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8 REAL SOLUTIONS – REAL RESULTS FOR PARKINSON’S PATIENTSHouston MethodistSugar Land HospitalGets Big and LoudMissouri City resident David Funderberg’s Parkinson’s disease is managed by specialists at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Neuroscience & Spine Center. Funderberg believes the ground-breaking treatment and therapy he has received, right in his own back yard, have made a huge difference in how he meets the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.

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The True Meaning of Thanksgiving

Now that one of my babies has “flown the nest” and resides at the University of Texas instead of our home, I have an entirely new appreciation for the word “Thanksgiving.” As a child, I fondly remember traveling to Mawmaw’s house for the annual feast with her waiting up – very late at night – for us to arrive. I never understood why she didn’t go to bed and just see us in the morning rather than wait up until well past her bedtime to make certain we arrived safely. With Kassidi in college traveling home for holidays, I now get it.

Spending this special time with family and friends, giving thanks for our many blessings is a uniquely American tradi-tion filled with the good stuff: food, friends and fellowship. And in this issue, we can help with the food – at least the desserts. Chef Nicholas Maresh shares some of his favorite pumpkin recipes with us on page 26. And if you run out of time to make them yourself, I’m sure Nicholas will help you out.

Speaking of friends, our friends at Legacy Ford are celebrating a milestone this month, and they are doing it the way they have done business in our community for the last ten years – by giving. The Ewer and Sexton families are giving away $10,000 to a Fort Bend non-profit as a part of their “Ten Years Strong” celebration. Congratulations to Legacy Ford – good friends of our community and ones that we are truly thankful for.

By definition, Thanksgiving is the act of giving thanks to God in acknowledge-ment of His divine favor. My mother and I, walking through that door safely at 2 am, was Mawmaw’s Thanksgiving. Today, having both of my birdies home in their nest is my Thanksgiving. And, of course, being able to eat so many of my favorite foods without guilt. Columnist Erma Bombeck said it best: “What we’re really talk-ing about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?”

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Although Parkinson’s disease pro-duces familiar symptoms, its diagno-sis may be delayed because symptoms often develop slowly over many years. Missouri City resident David Funder-berg’s Parkinson’s disease is managed by specialists at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Neuroscience & Spine Center. Funderberg believes the ground-breaking treatment and ther-apy he has received, right in his own backyard, have made a huge difference in how he meets the challenges of Par-kinson’s disease.

DiagnosingParkinson’s Disease

When Funderberg began to show mild symptoms of the disease, he wasn’t certain what was going on. “I noticed that my left arm and leg were stiff,” Funderberg recalled. “I could tell, but others couldn’t.” Within two years, the symptoms of difficulty with walk-ing and balance became more preva-lent, and his wife urged him to consult with his doctor.

Once a neurologist diagnosed Par-kinson’s disease, Funderberg started medication to help control his symp-toms. “I had two out of the three main symptoms pretty profoundly. But de-spite the medication I began taking, the disease continued to progress. My symptoms became worse.”

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and can include a tremor, or shaking, often in a hand, arm or leg, stiff muscles, slow movement and difficulty with walking and balance. At that time, there were no definitive lab tests to diagnosis Parkinson’s, making it difficult to di-agnose. Recently, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital acquired the first Gets BIG and LOUD

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imaging agent approved by the FDA for use in capturing images of the brain to accurately diagnose patients with par-kinsonian syndrome.

“The challenge for physicians is dif-ferentiating parkinsonian symptoms from other conditions, such as essential tremor, that can be similar,” said Toby Yaltho, M.D., fellowship-trained move-ment disorders neurologist with Hous-ton Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Neuroscience & Spine Center.

Although Funderberg had been di-agnosed and was taking medication, he wasn’t in a program that actively assisted him with managing his symp-toms. Funderberg’s wife felt there had to be more than just living with Par-kinson’s disease, and that’s when she found Yaltho.

“My wife read an article in a maga-zine about Dr. Yaltho and really liked what he had to say,” said Funderberg, who has been a patient of Dr. Yaltho for the past year. “Dr. Yaltho has been a real blessing to us. He introduced me to some ideas that no one had ever of-fered me, including BIG® and LOUD®.”

BIG® and LOUD® forParkinson’s Patients

Yaltho believed the hospital’s BIG® and LOUD® program for patients with Parkinson’s disease would help Fun-derberg. BIG and LOUD was devel-oped by an Arizona-based organization that specializes in helping patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders through the devel-opment of unique technology-assisted therapies. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s physical, occupational and speech therapists, Dan Kershner, PT; Kimberly Kainer, MOT, OTR and Kathleen Thoede, MA, CCC-SLP have been specially trained and certified by LSVT Global to provide direct in-struction to patients. The therapists at Houston Methodist Sugar Land are the only certified BIG and LOUD thera-pists in Fort Bend County.

Funderberg participated in the program for three months. “I didn’t know what to expect,” said Funder-berg. “The therapists were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Today, I still use many of the techniques they taught me, such as how to walk when my medications aren’t working just right or how to get up from a chair. They teach such practical things, and what they teach becomes part of your memory and routine to help through the tough times.”

Physical Therapist Dan Kershner helped start the Neuroscience & Spine Center’s BIG and LOUD program, and according to Kershner, the patients are seeing real change in their func-tional abilities.

Kershner worked with Funderberg and has seen first-hand the differ-ence the BIG and LOUD program can make. “Mr. Funderberg had some dif-

ficulty with freezing of gait, a symptom of Parkinson’s disease when movement stops,” explained Kershner. “To assist with this symptom, we look for cues – called a ‘go signal’ – to trigger move-ment again. This tells the body that it’s time to move, and movement flows al-most reflexively.”

In the beginning phases of therapy, therapists give patients a verbal or contact “go signal,” and as therapy pro-gresses, therapists work with patients to cue themselves internally. “Mr. Fun-derberg responded very well to this technique and was quickly able to use his ‘go signal’ to help him get out of bed with less effort and to walk through doorways and thresholds without shuf-fling steps and freezing.”

“I enjoyed working with Dan. He was very helpful and very calm. I re-ally appreciated him,” said Funderberg of his time with Kershner.

Therapists Kimberly Kainer, MOT, OTR; Dan Kershner,PT and Kathleen Thoede,MA, CCC-SLP. Photo by Mary Favre.

“The therapists were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Today,I still use many of the techniques they taught me.” – David Funderberg


D iagnosing Parkinson’s disease is a difficult process. Until very recently, the lack of a definitive lab test to diagnose

Parkinson’s meant that the disease was primarily diagnosed on the basis of the physical examination. However, with the ac-quisition by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital of the first imaging technology approved by the FDA to diagnose Parkin-son’s, the diagnosis has become much more definitive.

DaTscan™ is a radioactive agent that is injected into the

Another component of the BIG and LOUD program is speech therapy. “Patients with Parkinson’s disease of-ten find that their voices are impacted as well as their bodies,” said Yaltho. “They stutter or have difficulty with articulation, which makes it difficult to be understood – primarily because the disease is affecting the muscles that control breathing and speech. As a result, they become increasingly re-luctant to speak up, especially in public settings. It directly impacts their abil-ity to communicate with others, even family members.”

Funderburg worked with speech therapist Kathleen Thoede, MC, CCC-SLP, in Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s BIG and LOUD program. “I have a musical background, and many

times, the exercises Kathleen gave me reminded me of vocal exercises. We had a great time, and the therapy was very helpful.”

Vast Rangeof Treatments

While the BIG and LOUD therapy program is an important part of the Neuroscience & Spine Center at Hous-ton Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, it’s one of many treatments provided at the state-of-the-art treatment cen-ter. The Center provides diagnosis and treatment for the widest possible range of neurological issues, includ-ing Alzheimer’s and memory disor-ders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), back and neck pain, brain and

spinal tumors, epilepsy and seizures, migraines and headaches, multiple sclerosis (MS), peripheral neuropathy, muscle and nerve injuries, and stroke.

In addition to the breadth of ser-vices, easy accessibility to neurological care is essential to most patients. As Funderberg noted, “When Dr. Yaltho told me about the BIG and LOUD program, it was initially across town, which wasn’t feasible for me. When they started the program in Sugar Land, I told him immediately to sign me up!”

Funderberg, who turns 63 this month, is excited about his future after finishing his BIG and LOUD therapy. “I would absolutely recommend this program. It’s not easy; I definitely got a workout when I went. But the end re-sult is worth it.”

Funderberg continues to see Yaltho and says that he and his wife are very grateful to him for being progressive. “I feel like Dr. Yaltho was thinking out-side of the box for me. He has so many ideas – not just a general approach to Parkinson’s. Dr. Yaltho is giving me real solutions, and I am seeing real re-sults.”

For more information about Hous-ton Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s BIG and LOUD therapy program or to schedule an appointment, call Mau-reen Lall, Neuroscience & Spine Cen-ter nurse navigator at 281-205-4662.

New Imaging Agent Aidsin Parkinsonism Diagnoses

bloodstream and flows to the brain, where it can be easily seen with special imaging technology called a SPECT camera. SPECT imaging with DaTscan can help physicians determine if a patient’s movement difficulties are due to a parkinsonian syn-drome or another condition known as essential tremor.

“DaTscan is a step in the right direction to help with time-ly and accurate diagnosis of patients with parkinsonian syn-dromes, including Parkinson’s disease,” said Toby Yaltho, M.D., fellowship-trained movement disorders neurologist at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “These detailed images of the brain, along with physical examinations and clinical history, help us make an accurate diagnosis, and it is wonderful that we have it available here at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hos-pital. It will help many patients in Fort Bend and surrounding counties.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Maureen Lall, Neuroscience & Spine Center nurse navigator at 281-205-4662.

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The Rosenberg Development Corporation (RDC) held its inaugural Business Appreciation Luncheon at the Rosenberg Civic Center. The event, which was facilitated by the Central Fort Bend Chamber, was designed to thank Rosenberg business owners and operators for their invest-ment in the city.

Mayor Cynthia McConathy provided welcoming remarks to more than 120 attendees. City councilperson William “Bill” Benton outlined recent beautification efforts by the City Council, the Rosenberg Image Committee and its Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate Keep Rosenberg Beautiful.

RDC Executive Director Randall Malik and Rosenberg Main Street Manager Dan Kelleher presented recognition plaques to Rosenberg businesses that have recently ex-panded operations, renovated properties or reached mile-stones, as well as Top-Employer recognitions to private-sector businesses that employ more than 100 people. Old Main Street Bakery received the Positive Light Recognition for winning the Texas Downtown Association’s 2014 Peo-ple’s Choice Award for Best Renovation.

Fresenius Medical Care and Brazos River Provisions/BR Vino received Expansion and Growth recognitions. Frese-nius built a new location at 2510 BF Terry Boulevard. Brazos

River Provisions expanded its product line and distribution, and BR Vino recently expanded its wine room in Historic Downtown Rosenberg. A Renovation Recognition was giv-en to Ron and Rosalyn Bartee for its restoration of the “Old City Hall” building at 2033 Avenue H.

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S ummertime is here, and the market is doing its usual swoon. Long-time investors recognize

that May through September usually marks the low for the year while Janu-ary through April usually marks the high. This summer is no different. In particular, energy related stocks had a very difficult July as oil prices dropped over $10 a barrel. Exxon has dropped over 8% in the last six weeks and 23% since last October. Chevron is off over 14% and 28% respectively. This has been even more evident in the master limited partnerships where the index is down over 12% for six weeks and over 35% since last October.1

In the last three weeks, I’ve listened to over 30 company quarterly confer-ence calls, and for the most part, man-agements are becoming ultra conserva-

tive in their outlooks as they plan on lower oil prices for longer. However, all is not doom and gloom. Gasoline prices are dropping and might even see $2 a gallon this fall. Chemical companies continue to report very strong earn-ings as their feed stock costs drop. Cer-tain MLPs such as Calumet and Glo-bal Partners that use energy reported very strong earnings, and management paints a bright future. However, even these stocks are being treated like the others – shoot first, ask questions later.

Here is where we believe the op-portunity presents itself every sum-mer. The Macy’s Red Apple 2-for-1 sale has started. To buy low is never easy, because there is pain associated with it. Again, the themes of energy us-ers, growth over value and cybersecu-rity haven’t escaped from the summer

sell-off. These themes should reassert themselves in the next few months and make for a bright spring as rising earn-ings should bring rising prices. Therein is the opportunity to cure the “Sum-mertime Blues.”

This article provided by H. H. “Will” Hardee, AWM of the Hardee Investment Group and a Fi-nancial Advisor and Senior Vice President at RBC Wealth Management in Houston, and was pre-pared by or in cooperation with RBC Wealth Man-agement. The information included in this article is not intended to be used as the primary basis for making investment decisions nor should it be con-strued as a recommendation to buy or sell any spe-cific security. RBC Wealth Management does not endorse this organization or publication. Consult your investment professional for additional infor-mation and guidance. RBC Wealth Management does not provide tax or legal advice. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.*

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Calvary Episcopal Preparatory (CEP) has a reputation and tradition for strong academics. This year, CEP enhanced their dual-credit opportunities by offer-ing on-site options through Houston Baptist University (HBU).

Students who have shown great ap-titude in English and social sciences in grades six through 12 have an opportu-nity to enroll in a dual-enrollment course through HBU. The students are tak-ing English 1320: Writing for Wisdom I: Greeks, Romans and Early Christianity.

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T he 2016 Ford Edge is back at the top of the mid-size cross-over category. Last year’s model

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platform to give it improved handling and better fuel economy. The roomy interior was an instant hit with car buyers, and sales took off. Soon, other car makers saw the light, and mid-size crossovers quickly became the rage. The once rev-olutionary Edge was looking dated, and even after Ford gave it a major makeover about five years ago, sales still lagged. But the all-new Edge, redesigned from the bottom up, is bringing excited buy-ers back to the Ford showroom.

The new Edge shares a platform with the new Fusion, a European de-sign that gives this crossover decisive road handling. The exterior design gives it a more athletic stance with an interior that features fit and finish rivaling luxury competitors. Technology such as Ac-tive Grille Shutters and Auto Start-Stop helps with fuel economy, while inflatable rear safety belts enhance safety for rear passengers.

The base front-wheel drive Edge, with an MSRP of $28,100, gets the signifi-cantly improved 2.0 liter, four-cylinder, twin-turbocharged Ecoboost engine that now delivers 245 hp and fuel economy numbers of 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. More expensive

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Check out the new Ford Edge if you’re looking at buying a crossover. While compact crossovers are the flavor of the moment, the Edge drives smaller than it looks but with an added bonus of a roomier interior that always comes in handy.

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November 1st – 18th,9 am – 5 pm The Gobbler Cobbler Bake SaleMake your Thanksgiving meal special with the George Ranch Historical Park’s famous frozen peach, apple and blackberry cobblers. All you have to do is bake them! The cost is $25 for a half pan, which feeds 8 to 10 people, or $45 for a full pan, which feeds 18 to 20 people. Orders must be placed by November 18th and can be picked up at the Visitor’s Center, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond, on November 20th, 21st, 24th and 25th from 9 am to 5 pm. To place an order, e-mail [email protected] or call 281-343-0218.

November 5th – 7thSugar Plum MarketThe Fort Bend Junior Service League and Memorial Hermann are pleased to present the 15th Annual Sugar Plum Market. This year’s “Let it Snow” Market will be held at the Stafford Centre at 10505 Cash Road and will feature more than 100 vendors from across Texas. Hours are Friday, November 6th from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, November 7th from 9 am to 5 pm. A special Preview Night shopping event will be on Thursday, November 5th from 6 to 10 pm. For details or to purchase tickets, visit www.sugarplummarket.com.

November 6th, 6:30 – 11 pm A Texas Size Night of HopeHope For Three’s casino-themed evening offers an amazing night of gaming, a Hold ‘Em poker tournament, music, food, drinks, prestigious prizes and bragging rights benefiting children living with autism. It will be a night full of funat Sweetwater Country Club, located at 4400 Palm Royale Boulevard in Sugar Land.Call 281-245-0640 or visit www.hopeforthree.org/casino-night.

November 7th, 10 am – 4 pm Prairie Heritage FestivalThis free, educational and family-oriented outdoor event promotes an understanding of what Texas looked like before settlers came. Experience nature tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, live animals, performers, kids crafts and exhibits at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at 3831 Highway 36 in Rosenberg. Visit http://txmn.org/coasta or call 281-633-7042.

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November 14th, Noon – 4:30 pmBrazos Bend Blood DriveJoin Brazos Bend State Park in supporting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center by donating blood at the Nature Center. Roll up your sleeves for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and pack a picnic lunch for a day at the park, located at 21901 FM 762 in Needville. With miles of trails, picnicking, programs and beautiful scenery, there is something for the entire family. Visit www.brazosbend.org or call 979-553-5101.

November 14th, 10 am – 3 pmMegaFest CelebrationFeaturing free music, entertainment, games and art for the whole family, the event celebrates the completion of renovations at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Activities include a bounce house, obstacle course, carnival games, face painting, a balloon artist and more. Guests will also have opportunities to win fun prizes at a scavenger hunt and a team trivia competition. Call 281-633-4734.

November 21st, 6 pm Best in the West Join The Arc of Fort Bend County for their annual barbecue dinner, dance and auction at George Ranch Arena, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. The Triumphs will entertain the crowd, and barbecue dinners from the Swinging Door will be served. Get ready for one of the best live auctions around, as well as the “Ace in the Hole” bid board and the biggest silent auction in Fort Bend County! Visit www.arcoffortbend.org or call 281-494-5959.

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Meet Cameron Egger

By Joan Frances

HOT SHOTHigh School

“Because of the experience I have gained thesepast three years, I am able to assist other students in these

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N eedville High School in Needville ISD “strives to create an environment

where students reach their full po-tential and become productive, suc-cessful citizens.” Seniors graduate prepared to become independent and productive. One senior who has achieved recognition through suc-cess in computer science, band and cross country is Cameron Egger.

Since his freshman year, Camer-on has accomplished an impressive winning record at University Inter-scholastic League competitions. Ev-ery year, he has placed in the indi-vidual top four in Number Sense, Ac-counting, Mathematics, Science and Computer Science. As a sophomore and junior, his team was undefeated at districts in Number Sense and Ac-counting. In Computer Science, they won for the past two years.

Cameron travels with his team to competitions throughout the year, and they are what he has enjoyed most about his high school experi-ence. “I will treasure my weekend computer science trips because they are more than just competitions; they have also allowed me to be with friends who otherwise would be separated by grade level,” said Cam-eron. “We help each other, work as a team and accomplish our goals that are both rewarding and fun.”

Cameron’s favorite teacher is Delta McFarland, his computer sci-ence instructor. “She is a great per-son who expects people to abide by the rules, and she is willing to stand by her beliefs and state what she sees as the truth. She has helped

me achieve success at competitions by spending extra time reviewing and preparing me for the challenge. I will always be grateful to her.”

An active member of the Blue Jay Marching Band and the Wind Ensem-ble Concert Band, Cameron has played the trumpet for seven years. Fresh-man and sophomore year, the band advanced to Area, and this past year, they received a Division 1 rating at Re-gion. The experience Cameron has re-ceived with the marching band, includ-ing playing at half time during football games and cheering on the team, keeps his life very busy. “I enjoy the sense of family that comes from being a mem-ber of the band. Practice is long and grueling at times, especially when we are marching in the summer heat. I have acquired some great friends and a resilient camaraderie as a result of the long hours. We become a unified team to accomplish a purpose.”

One value Cameron lives by is truth. He said, “Knowing the truth about any situation is worth more than not know-ing and being unaware of reality. I ap-preciate when a friend is honest and

tells me the truth. These are my au-thentic friends who I can trust.”

Cameron has run cross country for six years and has been a varsity cross country regional qualifier ev-ery year. He loves to run because it gives him time to appreciate the skill. “The feeling I get when I run is invigorating and challenging. I don’t have to think about anything else, and I enjoy the exercise.”

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Legacy Ford has established a true legacy of giving back to the community and will continue its legacy at the 10 year anniversary celebration by giving away a new Ford Mustang and donat-ing $10,000 to a local Fort Bend 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In addition to the giveaways, there will be free food and drinks for all to enjoy.

To register to win the Mustang, visit www.legacyfordtx.com, email [email protected] or connect with Leg-acy Ford on social media. The $10,000 giveaway is open to all Fort Bend 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. A commit-tee will vote on applications, and a rep-resentative of the non-profit organization must be present at the event to win. The funds must stay in Fort Bend County.

For more information about Legacy Ford’s Ten Years Strong celebration or to attain an application for the $10,000 giveaway, email Eloise Lucas at [email protected].


Grandparents Day was a highlight throughout elementary schools in September, as many students celebrated the special day in the company of their “grands.”

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Simon Hornbeck andSandra Karmazyn.

Wanda Sdao, Vanessa Vara, Dorine Craig and Kate Johnson-Patagoc.

Alan Harris and Karissa DenHerder.

Roanne Heathand Allison Guillot.

Ellie Williams and Marlene Scanlin.

Theresa and Olivia Tarman with Carmine Parello.

Lucia Street and Mary Favre. Laura Richard and Andi Wallis. May Tape and Sue Fagan.

Texana’s People Assisting Life-Changing Services (PALS) mingled during a relaxing evening with great friends, wine and hors d’ouevres, and Kate Johnson-Patagoc shared her wisdom on the art of bringing out the best in people.


The 2015 Sugar Plum Market, themed “Let It Snow” and presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and Memorial Hermann, is almost here! Shoppers will be treated to spectacular holiday décor, vendors and a fantastic weekend of shopping on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th at the Stafford Centre. Proceeds will benefit local Fort Bend County charities.

Friends of Fort Bend Cares hosted a Membership Happy Hour and Kendra Scott Trunk Show at the home of Dorothy Goforth for current and new members.

Kim Icenhower and Angie Wierzbicki.

Jill Curtis and Melissa Owens.

Dorothy and Myron Goforth with Patty Ward.

Sunday Coffman and Jill DeRiso.

Frost Elementary School fifth graders Coleman Biggs and Gabriel Andaverde were happy to be back at school working Safety Patrol Station #1.

Seventh graders Ira Goble and Kaden Thurmond were ready for a new year at Briscoe Junior High School.

Sugar Plum Market committee members Jenna Kisner, Shirley Merriett, Shanda Provost, Karla Aranda, Michaela Brady, Laura Taylor, Katharine Hunton, Brittany Cope, Danielle Noonan, Jaime Stratton, Paula Rimes, Katie Harris, Laura Preng-Franks, LeAnne Lundy, Jaime Harris, Danielle Hames, Parita Kurian, Jessica Miller, Sarah Kuehl, Cindy Reaves, Reacia Keene, Heather Preng, Kimberly Hays-Camp, Dana Clement, Stephanie Reilly, Cari Middaugh, Chasity Munn, Monica Henderson, Susanne Hiegel, Ashley Willis, Alisa Tristan, Haley Millis, Stephanie Van Horn, Sheila Cooper, Pam Spencer, Catherine Kubala, Sherri Ebarb and Alison Haralson.


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Thomas Elementary School turned blue on September 11th in support of law enforcement officers.

Chris Bronsell, candidate for Constable Precinct One, kicked off his campaign at the Ol’ Railroad Cafe in Rosenberg. The event was hosted by committee members Congressman Pete Olson, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Senator Lois Kolkhorst and State Representatives Rick Miller, Phil Stephenson and John Zerwas.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted its Working Lunch Series - Taxes for Small Business at Pecan Grove Country Club. Jeffrey C. McClellan, a seasoned and Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Texas, was the guest speaker.

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant and Catering presented a check to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS) for $41,775.81 as a result of their annual Cinco de Mayo fundraiser. La Cocina celebrated 10 years of hosting the fundraiser benefiting FBS with a cumulative contribution of more than $260,000.

Jill Halligan, Sylinda Rawlins and Vicki Stevenson.

Melissa Garcia-Martin, Jeffrey C. McClellan and Regina Morales.

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Candidate Vincent M. Morales will host his annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Monday, November 9th at Greatwood Golf Club, located at 6767 Greatwood Park-way in Sugar Land. The grand event features a 12 hole golf tournament, dinner and auction to help raise funds for Morales’ campaign for Fort Bend County Commissioner of Precinct 1.

The tournament will feature several competitions, in-cluding a putting contest, closest to the pin, longest drive and exciting door prizes. No team? No problem. Individual players will be assigned to an available team. Registration begins at 11 am followed by a shotgun start at noon. For non-golfers, there is a dinner and auction beginning at 4 pm, featuring sports tickets, professional art, golf pack-ages, the highly coveted title sponsorship for the Crawfish Boil hosted with Candidate Morales and much more.

Two sponsorship levels have sold out to date, but several more are available, including Lunch, Dinner, Beverage, Trophy, Driving Range and Hole sponsorships. Don’t miss your chance! The tournament sold out in 2014.

Friends, fans and supporters can contact Cathy D’Arche at 713-824-6172 or [email protected] for additional information and to obtain a registration and spon-sorship form.

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Tradition,Tis the season to gather with family and friends around a picturesque table for a fabulous

feast while giving thanks and celebrating tradition. For many, a Thanksgiving meal is incomplete without one essential ingredient: pumpkin.

Chef Nicholas Maresh, owner of The Old Main Street Bakery in Rosenberg, executive pastry chef and Rosenberg native, shares two traditional recipes – Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Roll – that celebrate the warmth and comfort of this holiday flavor.

Mix sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Mix in pumpkin and sugar mixture. Slowly add evaporated milk. Stir until fully incorporated. Pour into unbaked pie shell.

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Old Main Street Bakery Pumpkin Pie¾ Cup granulated sugar1 Teaspoon cinnamon½ Teaspoon nutmeg 2 Large eggs

1 Can (15 oz) Libby’s pure pumpkin 1 Can (12 fl. oz) evaporated milk1 Unbaked 10-inch pie shell

Old Main Street Bakery Pumpkin Roll

For Cake:Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in

small mixing bowl. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick. Mix in pumpkin. Mix in flour mixture. Spread evenly onto a 15 x 10 inch greased and lined pan.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. Immediately loosen and turn cake onto wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the wax paper that is on top and roll up cake and wax paper, starting with the narrow end. Cool on wire rack.

For Filling:Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in small mixer. Unroll

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Owner Terry Bryden operates two other great bars in the area: The Bohe-mian Hill Tavern and The Hill Ice House. Both have established themselves as the place to be seven days a week with drink specials, music, pool and fun.

The Hill Saloon offers specials all week and live bands on Friday and Sat-urday nights. Check their website for upcoming bands. Monday is Industry Night, which includes drink specials for those in the service industry. Tuesday is Texas Beer Specials Night with dis-counts on Texas beers all night from Lone Star to Shiner. Wednesday is Free Pool Night with free pool and tourna-ments. Bring friends and family to Ka-raoke Night on Thursdays, and sing the night away. Every Friday and Saturday, get ready for an old-fashioned country showdown with live music and dancing. Sunday evenings feature Acoustic Jam from 4 to 8 pm.

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O ver a century ago, health care was virtually non-existent. Assistance came from farm-

ers or merchants who performed neces-sary duties, such as removing bullets, resetting broken bones or prescribing medications. The most common dis-eases settlers died from were cholera, malaria and yellow fever. Illnesses also came from poor sanitation, drainage problems and mosquitoes.

Natural disasters, such as flooding and hurricanes, also caused injury and death. Certified doctors were almost impossible to find until 1863, when a law was passed by the Texas Legisla-ture requiring physicians to acquire a certificate to practice medicine. W.B. Cochran, MD, was the first recorded certified doctor in Fort Bend County.

When a member of the family was ill, a messenger, telegraph or loud bell summoned a doctor to their door. Day or night, the doctor would come to the home, carrying his Gladstone bag filled with a miracle cure for any aliment. Doctors faithfully made house calls for years before opening private offices. One of the most beneficial reasons was to gain a perspective on the family’s living situation. The patient was com-fortable and less stressed in his own environment, but mainly, house calls allowed the doctor to get to know the family.

Personal relationships made a pro-found impact on the patient-doctor connection. Back then, it was not un-common for a doctor to deliver babies, medicate them when ill, watch them

A LITTLE PIECEOF HISTORYBy Joan Frances

Photos from Fort Bend County Texas: A Pictorial History.

grow into adulthood and later on, de-liver their children. The doctor was considered part of the family and knew each member’s history. When someone was sick, frequent home visits by the doctor were anticipated. In most cases, the patient was seen every day for at least several days, even if it was a short visit and the talk was about the weath-er. Families trusted their physicians and believed in the care they provided.

In May 1919, four ambitious doc-tors in Richmond bought a two-story building and opened the first hospital in Fort Bend County. When a fire de-stroyed the building, J.S. Yates, MD, and J.W. Weeks, MD, leased the Will Baker home on 4th Street in Rosenberg to continue the medical practice. Two years later, they purchased the Kinch-Hillyer residence in Rosenberg and converted it to the Rosenberg Hospital.

On July 23, 1947, A.P. and Mamie George donated 25 acres of the J.H.P. Davis home in Richmond as the site for the Polly Ryan Memorial Hospital

named after Mamie’s grandmother, who traveled the countryside to assist people who were sick. It was chartered as a non-profit hospital and was com-pleted three years later with 51 fully equipped beds. As time progressed, expansion continued, improving the fa-cility to meet the needs of the growing population.

In 2004, Polly Ryan was renamed OakBend Medical Center, the largest full-service health care building in Fort Bend County. The 185 bed facility was opened to better serve the community. Two more full-service hospital cam-puses were built in the Richmond area equipped with state-of-the-art infor-mation systems and patient diagnostic equipment.

Today, the medical community con-tinues to expand and improve public awareness. The physicians of the area formed an organization called the Fort Bend Medical Society. The group es-tablished a program of quarterly net-work meetings rotating among the other major medical campuses. They publish a newsletter called The Brazos Healthstream, which is distributed to 1,300 physicians in the county. They also instigated a scholarship program for high school seniors who are inter-ested in a medical career.

As the population of Fort Bend County continues to grow, health care will continue to advance and benefit its residents for many years to come.

Fort Bend Hospital was the first public hospital constructed in Fort Bend County.

Early Health Carein Fort Bend County

Polly Ryan Memorial Hospital was completed with 51 beds and stood to serve anyone who came for care. In 1957, as the county grew, the facilities were expanded to care for the increasing number of patients.

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