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“I recommend Houston Methodist doctors to everyone,” said Christiane Balenene, a patient who was referred to two doctors in the physician’s group by her primary care physician, Dr. Seva Papageorge.

In November, Balenene was referred to hematologist/oncolo-gist Dr. Jorge Darcourt to treat a blood clot found in her abdo-

men. A month later, she was directed to spine surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Wood when she suffered a lumbar strain.

“All of my experiences with Houston Methodist doctors have been excellent,” Balenene said. “Dr. Darcourt took excel-lent care of me. He calmed my fears about my diagnosis and explained exactly what would happen during my treatment. I absolutely recommend him to family and friends. He takes time to talk through

test results and makes sure everything is understandable.”“Dr. Wood was just as thorough and compassionate,” she add-

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Fellowship-trained neurologists, Dr. Carisa Liew, Dr. Eddie Patton Jr., Dr. Larry Tran and Dr. Toby Yaltho, provide answers and options using the latest technology and therapeutic tech-niques to offer diagnosis and treatment of the most common – and most complex – neurological disorders including migraines, sleep disorders, epilepsy, dementia, complex spine and periph-eral neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and more.

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One of the largest orthopedic groups in the area includes 13 sub-specialized physicians. Specialty physicians include Dr. David Braunreiter and Dr. Jeffrey Kozak, Sports Medicine and Concussion Management; Dr. Kenneth Renney, Sports Medi-cine; Dr. D. Dean Dominy III and Dr. Vincent Phan, Hand and Upper Extremity; Dr. Carl Hicks and Dr. Eddie Matsu, Joint Replacement; Dr. Mark Maffet and Dr. Timothy Sitter, Knee and Shoulder Surgery; Dr. Anthony Muffoletto and Dr. Jeffrey Wood, Spine Surgery; and Dr. Ray Valdez and Dr. Mark Vann II, Foot and Ankle.

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Pulmonary and Sleep MedicineDr. Bhadresh Shah, Dr. Suneesh Nair and Dr. Priya Oolut

treat acute and chronic disorders of the respiratory and pulmo-nary vascular systems, including chronic cough, chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, sarcoid-osis and pulmonary hypertension. They can also help patients who suffer from insomnia, narcolepsy and sleep apnea, and are available to facilitate lung cancer screenings.

Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Pierre Chevray is devoted to restoring form and function

to patients who have suffered from cancer, trauma and other diseases. Dr. Chevray is trained in the full range of reconstruc-tive and cosmetic surgeries and has a special interest in breast reconstruction and reconstructive microsurgery.

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For general health care, these highly-qualified physicians offer preventative care, as well as long-term treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart and lung disease. The group also offers services for women’s health, such as well-woman exams, hormone therapy and menopausal management, and men’s health such as prostate cancer screenings.

These physicians have practices throughout Missouri City or Sugar Land: Dr. Ana Corteguera, Dr. Jennifer Diamond, Dr. Yana Finkelshteyn, Dr. Julie Hung, Dr. Seva Papageorge, Dr. Tayma Shaya, Dr. Mona Sheth and Dr. Melida Tellez, Dr. Deepshikha Sharda, Dr. Adelola Ashaye, Dr. Jessen Rajan, Dr. Adrianne Scruggs and Dr. Paul Tse.

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When asked what she enjoys most about cheerleading, Lanie replied, “I enjoy being a positive role model, someone the younger kids look up to. During the games, my job is to get the audience pumped up with spirit and to generate a charge of ener-gy.” Lanie was voted Most Valuable Cheerleader as a freshman and Most Spirited Cheerleader as a junior and senior.

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In her free time, Lanie works for the Victory Vipers, coaching cheer-leading and gymnastic classes for younger children. She was an active member of the Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes her freshman and sophomore year. She always sets an example by her positive attitude and great outlook on life.

With such a full schedule and mu-nificent use of her time, Lanie has set out for prominence. She has ac-cepted a scholarship to the Univer-sity of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and will major in mass communication with a minor in business manage-ment. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and good luck in your future endeavors.

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C lasses at Lamar Consolidated ISD resumed weeks ago, but for 15 George Ranch High School

students, those classes resumed in Fos-han, China. The students, along with Principal Leslie Haack and six teach-ers, spent two weeks at Foshan School Number Three as part of an interna-tional exchange program.

“This was truly an amazing expe-rience for myself and our students,” Haack said. “You can learn about for-eign countries and different cultures, but for these two weeks in China, we lived it.” This was especially true for the students, who spent the majority of their time on campus in student dormi-tories, beginning their day at 6:30 am

and often attending classes and activi-ties until after 7 pm.

On weekends, each student went home with a different host family to experience life outside of the dorms. The George Ranch students certainly weren’t shy, and many tried their hand at cooking local cuisine or participating in daily chores with their host families. When it was all said and done, most of the students were skilled with chop-sticks, and many could read and speak basic Chinese phrases.

The trip to China also marked one year since 13 students and two school administrators from Foshan visited George Ranch High School for two weeks. Prior to that, George Ranch High School also hosted a delegation of principals and administrators from China. In March of 2013, Lamar CISD superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle signed a Memorandum of Understand-ing between the District and the Edu-cation Bureau of Chancheng District of

Foshan. At the time, Haack also signed a similar Memorandum of Understand-ing between George Ranch High School and Foshan School Number Three.

The Fort Bend Global Initiative, a local non-profit organization, helped to organize the international exchange program as a continuation of the rela-tionship it helped form between Fort Bend County and the Chancheng Dis-trict of Foshan. In November of 2012, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert and Foshan government officials for-mally signed a Sister Community Re-lationship Agreement. A delegation, in-cluding Dr. Thomas Randle and Judge Hebert, first visited China in 2011.

“I have no doubt many of our stu-dents made lifelong friends,” said Haack. “This wasn’t your typical over-seas trip. It was an authentic experi-ence with authentic emotions.” The journey ended with tearful goodbyes among staff and students from both countries, proving that despite cul-tural and language differences, there are still times when no translation is needed.

George Ranch High School staff members attending the trip included Leslie Haack, Tina Chen, Adalia Davis, Julie McGuane, Amanda Respondek, David Squires and Kyra Thomas. George Ranch High School students attending the trip included Mariana Brandon, Martha Czernuszenko, Chry-santha Davis, Phillipe Duborudieu, James Frank, Elena Gehle, Landri Kennedy, Kennedy Knauer, Emily Matta, Megan Perrin, Camille Saha, Corrine Saha, Jackson Santa Ana, Ai-sha Sheikh and Trevor Williams.

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For 104 years, the Central Fort Bend Chamber has been the voice of busi-ness and growth in Fort Bend County. In 2014, that voice remained strong, in large part because of the volunteer ef-forts and commitments made by many of its members. The Chamber proudly recognized 11 of those members at its Annual Awards Luncheon on January 9th at Cindy’s Palace in Richmond. Regina Morales, Central Fort Bend Chamber President and CEO, and Melissa Garcia-Martin, Chamber Board Chairman, were the event emcees. The event was pre-sented by Allegiance Roofing, a Division of Joe Rangel Contracting, LLC.

Vince Finnegan was named the Cen-tral Fort Bend Chamber’s 2014 Busi-ness Person of the Year. Finnegan owns and operates Finnegan Auto Group in Rosenberg. He plays an active role in the community by supporting Lamar Consolidated Independent School Dis-trict through financial contributions and supporting their workforce development courses for high school students. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Fort Bend Chamber in his second year as board treasurer. He is re-spected and well-liked by all he serves and works with. He is proud to do busi-ness in Fort Bend County and serve the community.

Corporate Partner of the Year was awarded to Silver Eagle Distributors. Raymond Saage Volunteer of the Year was Tom Wilson of Reading Road Office Park. Ambassador of the Year was Kay Garrett of absolutely! Brazos Magazine. Board member of the Year was Jeff Haley of SiEnvironmental. Committee Member of the Year was Jim Russ of EHRA. The Historic Downtown Rosenberg Division Member of the Year was Renee Butler of Another Time Soda Fountain. Young Professionals Division Member of the Year was Kat Robinson of Kathryn Rob-inson Realty – Keller Williams Southwest. Hispanic Business Division Member of the Year was Matt Ontiveros of Sprin-ghill Suites by Marriott in Rosenberg.

Achievement in Economic Development went to the Rosenberg Development Corporation. A one-time Legacy Impact Award went to Kevin Kohl of Silver Eagle Distributors. The Chamber also thanked

their outgoing Board Chairman, Barry Beard, for his dedication and service.

For more information about the Cen-tral Fort Bend Chamber, call 281-342-5464 or visit www.cfbca.org.

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Dress up your look with this beautiful piece instead of wearing the traditional rubber wrist band that seems to clash with dressy outfits. In addi-tion to this bracelet, Mantovani has also designed pendants and bracelets that store the Fitbit Flex, Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip devices, as well as beaded sliders for Up Band by Jaw-bone. Visit www.techGLAM.net to see the full collection.

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On March 27th, The George Ranch will be transformed into a Vegas night – Texas style! From 6 to 11 pm, guests will enjoy an action-filled evening with casino games, prizes, a wine pull and a silent/live auction with a little Texas flair benefiting The Richmond State Support-ed Living Center (RSSLC).

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Lamar Consolidated ISD Artiststo Have Works Shown at Rodeo

Sixteen Lamar Consolidated ISD (LCISD) artists will have their works shown at the 2015 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Show with 12 be-ing eligible for the Rodeo Art Show Auc-tion. The students’ works were judged as part of the LCISD Student Art Exhibit.

Foster High School’s Orapan Riya-su won Best of Show at the LCISD Art Show with Lamar Consolidated High School’s Catherine Drapeia and Foster High School’s Demi Arellano earning Gold Medals. Special merit awards went to Foster High’s Katelyn Clack, Arlene Garcia, Jazmine Tran and Joshua Vel-lenkamp; George Ranch High School’s Cienna Cantu and Brentan Elsenbrock and Terry High School’s Dylan Cavada, Rodrick Jones and Juan Ortiz.

Also going to the Rodeo Art Show are Reading Junior High’s Megan Tran and Marleen Nguyen. Tran won Junior High School Best of Show, and Nguyen earned the Gold Medal. Long Elemen-

Joshua Vellenkamp, Roderick Jones, Dylan Cavada, Catherine Drapeia, Brentan Elsenbrock, Juan Ortiz, Demi Arel-lano, Katelyn Clack, Arlene Garcia, Orapan Riyasu, Megan Tran, Marleen Nguyen, Jazmin Tran, Omar Sanchez and Jason Ortiz.

tary School’s Omar Sanchez was the Elementary Best of Show, and Ray El-ementary School’s Jason Ortiz earned the Elementary Gold Medal.

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The Volunteer Services Council (VSC) of RSSLC was established in 1970 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to pro-vide additional goods, services and the enhancement of programs not available through state funding. Fundraising ef-forts and generous community support have allowed the VSC to enrich the qual-ity of life for the remarkable people resid-ing at RSSLC.

The community is invited to become a partner with the Volunteer Services Council by becoming an event, table or auction sponsor and/or a volunteer. Sponsorships are available from $1,000 to $2,500 and underwriters from $5,000 to $15,000. Tables of 10 are $500 and individual tickets are $50. For more in-formation, call 281-344-4286 or e-mail [email protected].

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es. Using doors as a part of the overall aesthetic can also allow for some creativity with glass accents or bold color choices. Choose a reliable door manufacturer that offers a wide breadth of finishes and styles using wood, steel and fiberglass.

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posed items found around the house. Fill a decorative pitch-er or an old tin watering can with fresh flowers from the garden to add elegance to your coffee table. Wrap assorted globe lighting fixtures or mason jars with wire and hang them in a grouping to display votive candles. For an eclectic and shabby chic feel, turn a vintage drawer on end to use as a bookshelf or bring in an old wooden crate to use as a side table.

BathroomFrom tiles and countertops to faucets and showerheads,

the options are endless for bathroom updates. With wall-hung, stand-alone or pedestal styles, your choices for a new vanity are no exception. Dur-ing a renovation, some hom-eowners begin their project by focusing on other bath-room elements like those mentioned above. But start-ing with the addition of a new vanity will set the stage for your bathroom and provide a focal point for the other de-sign elements.

KitchenRefreshing your kitchen doesn’t require a major update.

Add a new color to existing cabinetry by refinishing or add-ing a new coat of paint. Would you like to add a glossy shine to the kitchen? Simply apply mesh-back glass tile to fit the dimensions of cabinet door panels. Finish the update with a modern touch by replacing outdated hardware with the many new, stylish options available.

Rooms ThroughoutFrom the master bedroom to the hall entryway, hardwood

floors provide the ultimate in beauty and ambiance. Refin-ishing gives your existing tired, worn out floors an instant upgrade that shines from room to room.

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Enchanted Nurseries carries the largest selection of herbs around that are grown particularly for our hot and humid climate. Did you know herbs are not only grown for their taste but for the health benefits as well? For example, rosemary is often used to help increase memory and focus, but it also con-tains many cancer fighting agents.

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Amber Barbarow, McNeill Ele-mentary School’s principal, will be the principal at Arredondo El-ementary when it opens for the 2015-2016 school year. A graduate of Lamar Consolidated ISD’s Terry High School, Barbarow will remain at the helm of McNeill until Spring Break.

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March 4th, 8 amTexas Master Naturalists Bike HikeJoin the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists for a free bird hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at 3831 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg, where trained volunteers will share their appreciation and knowledge of nature. The hike will last about two hours total. Call 281-633-7033 or email [email protected].

March 7th, 10 – 11 am Spring Tasks by the Fort Bend Master GardenersLearn what to do to prepare your backyard orchard for the growing season with the Fort Bend Master Gardeners. The event takes place at the Demonstration Gardens behind the greenhouse at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Contact Brandy Rader at [email protected].

March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 9 am – 1 pm Fulshear Farmers MarketBrowse farm fresh produce, honey, granola, fresh juice and other goodies from local vendors at the Fulshear Farmers Market, located at 9035 Bois d’Arc Lane. The market is organized by the non-profit Forever Fulshear that provides environmental education and volunteer opportunities that support and improve the Fulshear community.Call 713-703-4129 or email [email protected].

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March 21st, 2 pmOn The Trail with the Fort Bend Symphony OrchestraExplore storytelling through music at the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s exciting children’s concert! Each musical selection will colorfully depict a scene and be explained by Director Dominique Royem. Each attendee will receive a surprise gift. This event will take place at B. F. Terry High School, located at 5500 Avenue N. in Rosenberg. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult but must have a ticket. For tickets, call 281-276-9642or visit www.fbso.org.

March 28th, 3 pmEaster Egg HuntThe City of Rosenberg’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 years and younger includes thousands of eggs in age-specified hunting zones, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, games, snacks and prizes. Pack an Easter basket and a camera, and come out to the R.W. Lindsey Gazebo at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at 3831 State Highway 36 in Rosenberg. Call 832-595-3520 or email [email protected].

March 5th, 4:15 – 5:30 pm 3-D Drawing ClassStudents in third through fifth grades are invited to explore the power of shading and shadowing to create remarkable 3-D drawings. Hosted by Arts Fulshear, the class takes place at the Cross Creek Ranch Community Center, located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane in Fulshear. Registration is $30 per student. Arts Fulshear is a non-profit organization that provides and supports art and cultural events, art education and public art. To register, call 281-533-4109or visit www.artsfulshear.org.

March 6th, 10 am – 1 pm Enrichment Lecture Series: Life on the Home Front in Fort Bend CountyJoyce Kennerly of the Fort Bend County Library will present a lecture of life on the home front for women in the area during the Antebellum Era at the Fort Bend County Museum, located at 500 Houston Street in Richmond. Professor Theresa Jach will then explore the unique roles women had in Fort Bend County during World War II. The lecture includes lunch, and the cost is $5 for members of the Fort Bend County Museum or $10 for non-members. Paid reservations are required at least two days prior to the lecture. Call 281-342-6478.

March 14th, 2 – 6 pmSt. Patrick’s Day Parade and CelebrationBring the whole family for an afternoon of fun at The City of Fulshear and The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. Held in the heart of Downtown Fulshear, the event will feature a parade down Main Street and music by The Triumphs, as well as kids’ games and activities. Call 832-600-3221or visit www.fulshearareachamber.com.

March 7th, 10th – 14th and 17th – 21st, 9 am A “Farm to Table” Spring Break Celebration Discover 100 years of food this Spring Break with the George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond. Try your hand at plowing and soldier ration cooking, discover the magic of herbs, learn about food preservation, discover the basics of ranching and more. A historic chuckwagon meal will be offered every day from 12:30 to 2 pm as a wonderful way to round out your visit. Call 281-343-0218or visit www.georgeranch.org.


Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Mo-rales, Jr. announced his candidacy today to serve the citizens of Fort Bend County by running for Precinct 1 Commissioner. Morales, in his second term as mayor of Rosenberg, cited his desire to continue his service to Rosenberg and Fort Bend County in a greater capacity in seeking the position of County Commissioner, Precinct 1.

“The future of Rosenberg and Fort Bend County looks bright,” said Mayor Morales. “Over the past four years, I have devoted my full attention to preparing Rosenberg for the future growth headed our way as one of the fastest growing counties in Texas, and we are ready. Not only are we poised for growth, we have achieved major milestones in eco-nomic development and infrastructure improvements. Now, I want to continue my work on economic development, in-frastructure and education for not only Rosenberg, but for all of the cities and constituents in Precinct 1.”

A Boon in Economic DevelopmentDuring Morales’ tenure as mayor, his

focus on economic development has led to several corporations, including Aldi USA and Si Environmental Water Servic-es Company, to choose Rosenberg for their headquarters. OCuSOFT expanded their headquarters in Rosenberg, and Aldi USA’s 650,000 square foot Ware-house and Divisional Headquarters lo-cated to Rosenberg and expanded to include a retail store providing over 150 community jobs.

In September of 2014, the City of Rosenberg entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Paragon Outlet Partners to develop a 400,000 square foot outlet mall that is estimated to cre-ate 400 construction jobs and 1,000 per-manent jobs once open. The project is scheduled to break ground in the spring of 2015.

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currently in development, one featuring a 184-acre architectural and landscape deed restricted park with the capac-ity to house several businesses offer-ing multiple tract sizes. “Businesses are attracted to Rosenberg because of its prime location, accessibility and diverse and affordable work force,” said Mo-rales. “Rosenberg boasts a business-friendly environment with large tracts of affordable land. Our efforts in marketing the assets of Rosenberg to both large corporations and small to medium size business interests has attracted multiple opportunities and community assets.”

During his leadership, the Rosenberg Cultural Arts District with the Texas Com-mission of the Arts was formed. This col-laborative effort between the City, the Cultural Arts District and the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance brought several high-profile events to the city attracting not only visitors from across the county, as well as the state, but dollars to busi-nesses.

In October of 2014, Rosenberg was named one of two 2015 Main Street cit-ies by the Texas Historical Commission. It joined 88 other active Main Street cities across Texas in the program designed to assist with downtown revitalization through organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring.

“With the successes Rosenberg has realized in economic development over

the past four years, our community offers it all,” said Morales. “We have successful businesses, unique, family-friendly lei-sure activities, a variety of retail offerings and excellent restaurants. Rosenberg continues to live up to our designation as ‘The Hub of the Gulf Coast.’”

Emphasis on InfrastructureMorales’ focus on infrastructure has

insured that the citizens of Rosenberg will have an affordable, reliable water supply for years to come. The agree-ment with the Brazosport Water Author-ity (BWA) secured the delivery of three million gallons of treated surface water a day for the City by building a 32-mile water line. The $43.5 million BWA proj-ect will provide water to Rosenberg to meet the Fort Bend Subsidence District state mandate for 2016. “Water is one of our most critical issues in Texas. With this agreement in place, a long-term, sustainable supply of water for the City is insured so that Rosenberg will be in a position to enjoy continued economic growth.”

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Morales’ goal as Precinct 1 Com-missioner is to take his experience and achievements as both mayor of Rosenberg and a Fort Bend business owner to insure a viable, secure future with vast economic opportunities and reliable infrastructure to Precinct 1 con-stituents just as he has for the citizens of Rosenberg. “My work for Rosenberg is not done; it has only just begun,” said Mayor Morales. “By serving as Precinct 1 Commissioner, I can continue my fo-cus on economic development and vital infrastructure on a larger scale. I am committed to making certain that our community will be a viable place to live, work and educate our children and grandchildren for years to come, and by serving as Precinct 1 Commissioner, I can do just that.”

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Rebecca Hafner, Terry Crockett, Mike Martin, Randy Stacy, C.J. Snipes, Cheryl Stalinsky, Nancy Garcia King, Tricia Wright, Mark Ball, Lois Kolkhorst, Tommy Kuykendall, Don McCoy and Tricia Krenek.

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The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated one year at their first State of the City, as well as Mayor Tommy Kuykendall’s birthday. The event drew over 500 people interested in Fulshear’s exciting present and future.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst recently spent the day in Fulshear and surprised the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce on their one-year anniversary.

Don McCoy and Emilie Hamby-Irvine.

Stephen Gill and Jo Ann Miller.

Kenny Seymour, Ty, Rhonda and Tommy Kuykendall, Pete Olson and Mike McCoy.

Lois Kolkhorst visited with Yong’s Asian Fusion restaurant owners Dean and Yong Kolkman, who hosted the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce.


The Lamar Junior High Honor Band brought holiday spirit to local elementary schools with their annual tour, giving the audience an inside look at the different instruments. Under the direction of John Barton, the band performed holiday favorites at Hutchison, Jane Long, Pink, Smith and Austin Elementary schools and Wessendorff Middle School. Photos by Sheri Lindsey.

Woodmen of the World Rosenberg Chapter 535 presented the U.S. and Texas flags to the Pecan Grove Fire Department during a special ceremony.

Tom Wilson offered a license plate from 1933 to Rosenberg’s Banditos Taco Grill to add to their unique collection.

The Holiday Bingo hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce in December was a huge success! Winners received their grand prizes just in time for Christmas.

Clarinet players Elizabeth Anders, Candiece Clevenger and Hannah Looney.

John Barton demonstrated the whip during a performance of Sleigh Ride.

Percussionist Megan Lindsey.

Max Zapata, Anthony Nguyen and Jeffrey Long played the French horn.

Libby Woolcock, Mary Hruscka, Joe Rangel, Judy Yelderman,Dan Sickle, Janet Scudder and Michael Martin.

Marty and Tom Wilson, Bob Salcedo, Kennis Williams and Jeremy Shepard.

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Celebrating the ribbon cutting for Robinson Tax and Financial Services were Carlos Garcia, Tiffany Pace, Christopher Turrubiate, Andre Robinson, Janet Scudder, Vesna Anic, Jocelyn Olvera, Rudy Silva, Jr., Chris Guerrero, Kay Garrett, Tom Wilson, Brittany Robinson, Obdulia Sierra-Robinson, Andre Robinson, Jr., Anthony L. Francis, Janice Perry, Jeana Manrique and Angie Cervantes.

Yvonne Compean, Jo Ann Hartfiel, Joanne Anderson and Sammie Wright.

New friends and old came together for a fun-filled evening of Bingo at BR Vino in Rosenberg.

Cindy Bilski, Mike Mercado and Pam Dixon.


The Central Fort Bend Chamber held its first Breakfast in the Bend meeting in January, hosted by the OakBend Medical Group. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Rosenberg City Council recently recognized Rosenberg citizens and businesses for their efforts to enhance and beautify the community. The Gingerbread House Day Care was recognized with landscaping beautification awards, and James and Walter Urbish were recognized with a renovation award on behalf of the Rosenberg Image Committee.

Vincent M. Morales, Jr., Susie VanGossen, Tim Kaminski, James, Emily and Walter Urbish and William Benton.

Jimmy Lin, Lexi Scarber, Vesna Anic, Jeremy Heath, Lorenzo Lerma, Tom Wilson, Chycas Baldwin, Angela Schmitz, Jodie Bruce, Anthony L. Francis and Janet Scudder attended Dolce Living Rosenberg’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Ray Aguilar and Christa Rollock.Tyler Garrett, Greg Lawrence and Lana Reinecker.

Postcard parties are a blast at CJ’s Quilt Shop! Becky Beckenbach and Cheryl Watson showed samples they created during the party.



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Gary Pearson, Kyle Dawson, Rob Tobias and Joe Zimmerman.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Awards Luncheon on January 9th at Cindy’s Palace in Richmond, recognizing the volunteer efforts and commitments made by many of its members.

Ashley and Thomas Kolenko.

Seth Thompson, Marty Schmitt and J.C. Whitten.

Carla Freeman, Chuck Bucek, Lisa Matthews and Liana Salinas.

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In January of 2011, the first baby boomer turned 65 years old. With ap-proximately 79 million baby boomers, for the next 18 years there will be almost 8,000 boomers turning 65 each day. In 2013, OakBend Medical Center held its “Patchwork of Life…Putting the Pieces Together” fundraiser to begin preparing for the increased need in elder care. The community gave generously to support the building of an ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) Unit at the Jackson Street campus of OakBend Medical Center, the only one of its kind in Fort Bend County.

New Acute Care for the Elderly UnitOpens at OakBend Medical Center

physical therapists, pharmacist, case manager and NICHE trained nurse man-ager to provide a specialized care en-vironment for the elderly that promotes a home-like feel, encourages family in-volvement and decreases length of stay. From low-glare flooring and a warm col-or palette to a community dining area, the Unit was designed to promote mo-bility and socialization, two cornerstones of recovery for the elderly patient.

“We are excited to have the ACE Unit open,” stated Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center. “Being able to offer this service to our community means a great deal to me and to my staff. As a son with two elderly parents, I know how important it is to have them receive the best care possible by some-one who understands the special needs of seniors, and I can think of no better place than a Unit dedicated solely for the purpose of caring for seniors.”

The ACE Unit is designed to treat pa-tients with a variety of issues, such as pneumonia, anemia, GI bleeding, dehy-

The ribbon cutting for OakBend Medical Center’s new ACE Unit.

dration, compression fractures, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), weight loss/anorexia, or those who may need medical observation for weakness, imbalance or falls.

OakBend Medical Center is an in-dependent, community-minded health care organization located in the heart of Fort Bend County, providing quality care and exemplary service with its two full-service hospitals, as well as many spe-cialty centers. For more information, visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org. Owen Capocyan and Crystal Lewis.

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On Thursday, January 8th, the hospi-tal held the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in celebration of its new unit. The Unit, headed up by Dr. Owen Capocyan, is specifically designed with the elderly in mind. Utilizing the most recent research on geriatric care, OakBend designed the Unit to prevent the loss of physical and mental abilities that can occur in the el-derly when hospitalized.

The unit takes a multi-disciplinary ap-proach involving a geriatrician, dietitian,



Memorial Hermann ExtendsAccess to Care for Underserved Students

Embracing the idea that success in school starts with healthy learners, Memorial Hermann Health Centers for Schools has added three new health centers and a third mobile dental van to its growing roster of clinics, where uninsured and underinsured children in the Houston region can access medi-cal, mental health, nutritional and dental care. Launched in 1996, the program now has 10 school clinics in five districts, including Lamar Consolidated ISD. With school feeder patterns served, the clin-ics are available to more than 65,000 students at nearly 70 schools.

The Health Centers for Schools pro-gram is designed to serve as a medi-cal home for uninsured children and a secondary access point for insured children with the primary goal of pro-viding increased access to health care. Clinic services include well-child and sports physicals, immunizations, care for chronic diseases like asthma, obesity and high cholesterol, illness and injury visits, mental health therapy and social service referrals, nutritional guidance, as well as specific care to meet student needs. The mobile dental vans offer pe-riodic oral examinations, diagnostic X-rays, fluoride treatments, oral hygiene instructions, sealants, composite fillings, extractions, crowns and pulpotomies.

“The idea behind the program is to break down barriers to health care,” ex-plained Deborah Ganelin, Director, Com-munity Benefit Corporation for Memorial Hermann Health System. “Barriers to health care for many of the students who access our clinics include low income, lack of knowledge about available health care, lack of transportation and parents’ inability to take time away from low-pay-ing hourly jobs.”

The services offered at the Health Centers for Schools clinics have made a difference to students’ health, as well as their academic lives. Imelda and Joe, students in Alief School District, are il-lustrative of kids being helped at the Me-morial Hermann school clinics. Imelda, a senior, was experiencing extreme levels of anxiety that caused her to have se-vere panic attacks, hide in the bathroom and miss multiple days of school. With access to mental health services, Imelda

learned coping skills and calming strat-egies that allowed her to overcome her anxiety. Now, she describes herself as feeling happy and stressed only about completing college applications.

With his family unable to afford dental services, Joe, 17, lived with dental pain for two years. An examination in the mo-bile dental van revealed the source of his pain: seven decaying teeth. Rather than extract them, the dentist opted to fill six huge cavities, but could not salvage the seventh one, because the tooth’s struc-ture had rotted beyond repair. Now, Joe is attending classes pain-free.

Each Health Centers for Schools’ clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner/physician assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), licensed clinical social work-er and receptionist, with medical over-

sight provided by a Memorial Hermann family practitioner. Two registered dieti-cians and community health workers, who provide students in need with social services, rotate among the centers. Each mobile dental van is staffed by a dentist with one to two assistants. The clinics are open year round, Monday through Friday, during school hours.

“The clinics are making a difference because these children are lacking in the most basic of primary care and illnesses, and chronic conditions left untreated can grow increasingly serious,” Ganelin said. “Memorial Hermann is committed to exploring innovative ways to address the health care access issues experi-enced by the medically disadvantaged. We see school-based healthcare as an avenue to address these issues.”

The outcomes for students who have accessed the school health clinics have been nothing short of remarkable in terms of their academic improvement, but also in increasing their self-esteem. Students’ grade point averages increased, absen-teeism decreased and suspensions/de-tentions decreased. Ninety-two percent of students served returned to class on the same day after a clinic visit. Asthma exacerbations, ER visits and hospitaliza-tions have been reduced by 92 percent.

For more information on Memorial Hermann’s Health Centers for Schools program, visit www.communitybenefit.memorialhermann.org/locations/school-based-health-centers.

Lamar Consolidated ISD Schools Served by Lamar Health Center:

Austin ElementaryDeaf Smith ElementaryHutchison ElementaryJackson ElementaryJane Long ElementaryJuan Seguin Early Childhood CenterLamar Consolidated High Lamar Junior HighT. L. Pink ElementaryWessendorff Middle School

Dentist Mahasti Chalajour with students Domingo and Lucero Venegas in front of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Mobile Dental Van.

Lamar Consolidated ISD Schools Served by Terry Health Center:

Beasley ElementaryBowie ElementaryGeorge Junior High SchoolMeyer ElementaryNavarro Middle SchoolRay ElementaryTerry High SchoolThomas ElementaryTravis Elementary


OakBend Medical Center Announces Physician of the Year

Dr. James R. McClamroch, cardiolo-gist, has been named OakBend Medical Center’s 2014 Physician of the Year. The presentation was made at the annual physician party at the home of Dr. Owen and Dr. Lorelei Capocyan.

The Physician of the Year award is an honor given annually to one outstand-ing physician who possesses significant practice experience, compassion, kind-ness and sincerity that translate not only to their patients, but to their nurses and other staff members that work closely with them. The hospital received several nominations for the award. Colleagues, nurses and patients praised Dr. McClam-roch for his dedication to his patients and the OakBend staff.

“Dr. McClamroch is soft spoken, pas-

sionate about his work and caring of his patients. Dr. McClamroch never expects recognition or praise for his work; he is satisfied with a positive patient outcome. He is easy to work with and a credit to

Dr. James R. McClamroch

his profession,” wrote a staff member at OakBend Medical Center.

McClamroch received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University, where he was named Chief Medical Resident in Internal Medicine. Dr. McClamroch is married with two daughters and three grandchildren.

“Dr. McClamroch is an outstanding doctor and very deserving of the Phy-sician of the Year award,” stated Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medi-cal Center. “His dedication is recognized and appreciated not only by his patients and their family but by his colleagues as well.”

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hos-pital is the first in Fort Bend County to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD) us-ing a new drug-coated balloon catheter during angioplasty, a surgery to restore blood flow through an artery in the heart. Vascular Surgeon Imran Mohiuddin, M.D., performed the procedure in early November 2014 on a patient in Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab.

PAD is a life-threatening condition that affects millions of Americans. Nar-rowed arteries can reduce blood flow to the extremities and create a number of serious medical conditions, including the need for limb amputation. Tradition-ally, PAD has been treated by inserting a catheter into the artery and inflating a small, balloon-like device to compress the buildup of plaque on the arterial wall and widen the artery.

The new Lutonix® system takes that process one step further, with a balloon

that is pre-treated with the drug pacli-taxel, which is typically used in chemo-therapy to prevent cell growth. When the balloon is inflated within the artery at the site of the narrowing, paclitaxel is trans-ferred to arterial walls, where it reduces the amount of scar tissue at the site.

“The combination of plaque compres-sion and paclitaxel enables physicians to treat the initial blockage, as well as help prevent the recurrence of stenosis, or the narrowing of arteries,” said Dr. Mohiud-din. “Re-stenosis is a common problem with traditional percutaneous translumi-nal angioplasty. But the Lutonix system makes it possible to keep the treated ar-tery open and allow sufficient blood flow for a longer period of time, reducing the risk of PAD in many patients.”

Studies show that the Lutonix drug-coated balloon improves patient blood flow by about 30 percent when com-pared with traditional balloon angioplas-ty. Approximately 90 percent of patients

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treated with the Lutonix system did not require further re-intervention within one year.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mohiuddin or another vascular surgeon on staff at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, call 281-274-7500. Visit www.houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or FB.com/methodistsugarland for more information, for the latest news, events and information.

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T he Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in the country, and it holds that distinction for a

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The credit for this transformation goes to Toyota’s race car enthusiast, President and CEO Akio Toyoda, for recognizing that the family sedan de-serves to be as exciting as a roadster. But it wasn’t always that way. The Toy-ota Camry first made its appearance

on American highways back in the early 1980s, and it was boxy, relatively underpowered and pretty undistinguished. It caught on with U.S. car buyers because it was remark-ably reliable, especially compared to its American competitors.

This new Camry is very different from past generations at first glance. The big, aggressive grill reflects the Toyota family resemblance with its luxury cousins at Lexus, as well as its sporti-er cousins at Scion. The bold exterior design carries through to the interior, where the driver is the star. The steer-ing wheel has a more contemporary, thicker feel, and the stick shift hints at being a sporty manual transmission even though it’s an automatic. These design cues cleverly combine to en-able this new Camry to throw off the boring characteristics that bedeviled past iterations.

The base 2015 Toyota Camry comes with a MSRP sticker price of $22,970 and is equipped with a 178 hp, 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine that

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The 2015 Camry’s makeover may shock some Toyota owners who in the past happily traded dull design for engineering reliability. This new car is sure to win over families who realize they can have it all.

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Born near Louisville, Georgia on Au-gust 16, 1789, Lamar was an avid read-er, expert horseman and accomplished fencer. He married Tabitha Jordan in 1826 and had a daughter, Rebecca Ann, but four years later, Tabitha tragically died of tuberculosis. Lamar followed James W. Fannin, Jr. to Texas in 1835 to collect historical data. He decided to settle there, and soon after, he fought for Texas independence and helped build a fort at Velasco.

In September 1836, Lamar was elected Vice President of Texas and organized the Philosophical Society of Texas. He was considered a war hero and ran for the presidency in 1838, promising a national bank, a public system of education and harsh action against indians on Texas soil. At 40 years old, Lamar swept the election with 6,995 votes to 252 votes for his competitor, Robert Wilson.

As President, Lamar experienced difficult times. Mexico was threatening to reconquer Texas, there was no mon-ey in the treasury, currency was depre-ciated and the indians were rebellious. Lamar set out to improve this precari-ous situation. He orchestrated roads, schools, a permanent national capital in Austin and a banking system. He also launched a costly program of gov-ernment activity in an effort to rebuild the Texas army for protection against Mexico and the indians.

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Lamar was also a renowned poet and artist, who was a quiet, private man devoted to family and friends. In 1841, after his three-year term, he retired to his home near Richmond and worked on his plantation. Tragedy struck again when Lamar’s daughter died, which inspired him to write “On the Death of My Daughter” and was printed in the Southern Literary Messenger. In 1857, Lamar published a book of poems called Verse Memorials.

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