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Texas Direct Auto just completed the acquisition of a former retail mall in the City of Meadows Place including 45 acres and over 350,000 square feet of

retail space. Combined with their current location this expansion will put them on over 70 acres and give them over 400,000 square feet collectively.

Texas Direct Auto is very excited about the expansion project in the City of Meadows Place. They are providing new amenities to the residents, the fi rst of which is a new Dog Park scheduled to be completed Spring of 2012. They will also be updating the exterior of the old buildings and have designed a beautifully fenced and landscaped perimeter for the property.

According to Mayor Charles Jessup, “The City of Meadows Place is thrilled to have Texas Direct Auto choose our wonderful little city to be the home of it’s new North Campus. Because Rick and Mike approached this project with a long term ‘we want to be part of the community’ outlook, they were not only able to take advantage of our outstanding location but also help us fulfi ll our freeway frontage revitalization efforts. This expansion is a win-win for all concerned. Texas Direct Auto now has almost unlimited growth potential while their investment in our city will help Meadows Place continue to be…. Your Place for Life.”

Texas Direct Auto is already the largest single store independent dealer in the nation with sales exceeding half a billion dollars a year. “Every day more and more customers are choosing Texas Direct Auto. Our massive selection, value based models, and state-of-the-art facility are causing

smart consumers to make us their dealer of choice.” said co-founder Mike Welch.

In addition to the success of Texas Direct Auto’s value and selection

based sales approach, Texas Direct Auto’s “Sell Us Your Car“ campaign has been even more successful. “We are on pace to buy

over 10,000 locally owned vehicles from our surrounding community,”

said co-founder Rick Williams. “By making it quick, easy, and guaranteeing the

most money for your vehicle, we have once again set the bar by which the market must compete.”

The acquisition will not only assist in revitalizing The City of Meadows Place but it will also provide the ability for Texas Direct Auto to continue on their path of revolutionizing the car buying experience. “We believe this expansion will help us give an even better value and experience to our Fort Bend County neighbors and also our customers around the globe.” said Jessica DeMarr, Director of Business Development.

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21 Focus on the CureFrom detection to recovery and even breast reconstruction surgery, this section offers vital information every woman needs in breast cancer education.

64 Spooktacular HalloweenBring your little ghouls and goblins to these family-friendly events in Fort Bend for a exciting, fun-fi lled Halloween!

46 Pink Ribbon ParadeLearn about the Inaugural Pink Ribbon Parade and it’s unique approach to increasing breast cancer awareness.

62 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra – Celebrating 20 Years in the Community

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra welcomes residents to experience their 20th season with four special concerts beginning this month.

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60 Farmers Market at Imperial presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

The market, debuting October 1 and running through December 10, will showcase fresh produce, local vendors and family entertainment.

50 Dexter Pittman Professional athlete and former Fort Bend resident Dexter Pittman returned to his former elementary school in Rosenberg to encourage students to achieve their dreams.

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COVER STORY

14 Breast Cancer Survivor Joan Rosenthal

As Joan Rosenthal celebrates ten years of being cancer-free, she reflects on her journey from receiving her diagnosis to the positive outlook that carried her through remission.

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66 Focus on People

68 Focus Film Review

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80 Fort Bend Kids Chalkboard

82 Community Calendar

84 Medical Focus

86 Business Buzz

88 High School Hot Shot

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96 Living the Sweet Life

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At Focus Magazines, we are always bringing you the very best information available within our community. Focus feels it is important to make you aware of important issues such as Breast Cancer Awareness. This month, in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness, we have compiled a special section to do just that with local experts and informative “Did You Know” articles. Our cover story is an inspirational look at Joan Rosenthal’s journey to remission on page 14, plus you’ll meet Nancy Woo, a breast cancer survivor and who has made her mission helping others going through breast cancer by volunteering for M.D. Anderson. Breast Cancer Awareness is close to our hearts because so many women we know are affected by the disease. Please grab your girlfriends and your loved ones, and go get those mammograms!!!!

Community is something that also is very important to Focus. Fort Bend resident and NBA player Dexter Pittman returned to his community by visiting his old elementary school in Rosenberg to share his success with the students. Read about Dexter’s visit and his refl ections on growing up in Fort Bend on page 50.

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Joan Rosenthal with her children Masha, Jackie and Victor.


People who suffer a loss or experi-ence a major illness often develop empathy and reach out to other

people in their time of need. This was the case with friends Joan Rosenthal and Alisa Murray.

Alisa Murray and Joan Rosenthal met when their daughters became friends at one-and-a-half years old. Later, Joan was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in November, 2001.

Before Joan went through chemo, Alisa took several photographs of her and made a beautiful video of the photographs set to music. “It was really wonderful, and it meant a lot to me,” said Joan. “Ali-sa’s mom had passed away when she was young, and she really didn’t have a lot of pictures of her mom. She wanted my daughter, Jackie, to have pictures of me in case anything happened.”

“Joan is a remarkable mother and a great friend,” said Alisa Murray, portrait artist. “She inspired me to create the Hope and Inspiration - Surviving Moth-ers of Breast Cancer Calendar currently celebrating its tenth year. The project has assisted numerous organizations and has provided hope to so many going through the disease. Joan is a blessing and an inspiration.”

Battling the BeastJoan had been going to the doctor ev-

ery year for her mammogram. Her sister had breast cancer a few years previously. Both were tested for BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations. Neither she nor Joan is a carrier.

Joan was breastfeeding her daugh-ter when she fi rst felt something wasn’t right. A month later when her daughter was weaned, she had a mammogram – everything was fi ne. The following year when she had her mammogram, there was a small change. The doctor ordered a biopsy because of her family history of breast cancer. She was diagnosed with

ductile carcinoma and had chemother-apy, radiation, and a mastectomy with reconstruction as part of her treatment plan.

Looking back, the doctors and nurses said she probably had the cancer when she was pregnant. Because it looked like fi brocystic tissue, the cancer was hard to diagnose.

“My daughter Jackie was three-and-a-half at the time. I wanted to do every-thing possible to save my life. I had a very fast-growing tumor. I was HER2/neu-positive which means it’s more ag-gressive. I entered into a study and was given the drug Herceptin which involved having IV treatments every three weeks for a year. The study found that Her-ceptin prevented reoccurrences, but not everyone can take the drug.”

Reaching Out to Others“I felt like I was given a second chance

at life. I adopted two children because I

wanted to give them more or less a sec-ond chance at life.” She talked with her husband when she was thinking about adopting; it turned out he was thinking the same thing. Their adopted children

By Linda K. EavesPhotos by Alisa Murray Photography

I just had to look ahead and know thatthere was a light at the end of the tunnel. Strive forward. Don’t look back. Get your

crying over with in one day and then,go forward.” ~ Joan Rosenthal

Three years ago, the Rosenthal family went to meet Victor at his orphanage in Ukraine.

The Rosenthal family on vacation: Masha, Joan, Jackie, Victor and David.


are Masha, 13, from Russia and Victor, 12, from Ukraine. “Giving two kids a second chance at life just makes me feel good.”

“My husband was so supportive. It’s unbelievable. He was always there for me, always arranging for childcare, being there for Jackie. I know he was scared, but he never showed it. He wanted the adoptions, too. We both were thinking about it and both came to each other and talked about it. David said, ‘I was think-ing the same thing.’”

When she was going through the adoption process, Joan was required to have a notary witness her doctor sign a letter stating she had the same chance of survival as any other person. In Joan’s case, her doctor felt she had the same life expectancy as anyone else because of the treatment and surgeries she underwent, because she took Herceptin to prevent re-occurrences, and the fact that she doesn’t have the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mu-tations.

Joan and Jackie walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; Jackie had Joan’s name on her back. “It was my birthday. I was going through treatment, and I didn’t have any hair. My husband

asked me what I wanted to do, so we went to Austin for the walk.”

Jackie Copeswith Mom’s Illness

“My daughter was 3-1/2 years old when I was diagnosed. She went through a lot. She was scared that something was going to happen to me. She was shifted from house to house when different people watched her. She’s a very strong little girl because of this, and she has a lot of empathy for people,” said Joan.

“When I lost my hair, I didn’t want to scare her, so I put a wig on. She looked at

A s Joan celebrates her ten-year anniversary of cancer-free living, friend and portrait artist Alisa Murray celebrates the

opportunity to give a lasting gift that inspires others and offers a way to make a difference in the lives of women. The Hope and Inspiration Anniversary Collection showcases Alisa’s work with breast cancer survivors over the years. Each of them is at different points in their experience with cancer.

The collection’s proceeds will benefi t Memorial Hermann Cancer Center in Sugar Land, and the collection will become a permanent gift to the hospital. Details of the installation will be on Alisa’s website at www.alisamurray.com and blog at www.theartistvoice.com. A copy of the collection may be preordered through the website as well.

In 2010, Alisa Murray’s Hope and Inspiration Calendar was featured nationally on the Today show. This past year, the American Cancer Association adopted the project as a fundraiser and a method of raising awareness of breast cancer. Joan Rosenthal – now with a son and daughter added to her family – was featured in the 2011 calendar as a special way to emphasize that life does go on.

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me and said, ‘Mom, take that silly looking thing off. I like you better without it.’ It meant a lot to me because it made me feel

Jackie and Joan at the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure. Jackie walked with Joan’s name on her back.

Joan and Jackie in 2003.

Masha, Joan, Jackie and Victor.


she wasn’t scared of what I looked like. She was going through everything with me, and she wanted me just to be me. Be-ing bald didn’t matter to her. She would massage my feet and my back and rub lo-tion in my bald head.”

“I felt like she gave me strength. I re-ally had to be strong for her. And I had to get through this – no matter what – I had to get through it . . . because she was so young.”

When Jackie was a little older, she and her friend donated the money raised with their lemonade stand to Susan G. Komen. Recently, Jackie donated ten percent of the monetary gifts from her Bat Mitzvah to Susan G. Komen in Joan’s honor.

A Positive OutlookJoan doesn’t sweat the small stuff

anymore. “The things that really upset me and aggravated me don’t anymore. You have to put everything in perspec-tive. Life is too short. I really didn’t think I was going to live because it was an ag-gressive cancer, and I couldn’t take the Tamoxifen. I feel like getting into the Herceptin study really helped me.”

“I just had to look ahead and know that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Strive forward. Don’t look back. Get your crying over with in one day and then, go forward.”

“Have a positive attitude,” Joan said. “I went out and bought new clothes, hats, wore bright colors. Whenever I went to the hospital, everybody told me how nice I looked. It brought my spirit up and made me feel good about myself. I might have had a drain hanging or no hair, but just having the new clothes and good outlook and staying positive really helped me.”

“I love comedy and my husband would rent funny movies for me. Laughing and keeping your spirits up, I think, really helps. Try to have a positive outlook on things – I’m going to get better; I’m going to get through this.”

Today, Joan is cancer-free. “This is a big deal for me because it’s been ten years. I have three children. I feel like I’m way past the cancer. It doesn’t rule my life like it did at fi rst. It’s a big deal for me to be on the cover of Fort Bend Focus, share my story and celebrate my life.”

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October is National Breast Can-cer Awareness month. As such, increasing awareness about pre-

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To date, the focus on breast cancer has been early detection. No emphasis has been placed on prevention. The motto for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is “Early Detection is Your Best Protection.” In 1995, the National Cancer Institute stated that “Breast cancer is simply not a preventable disease.” In 1997, this philos-ophy was fortified by the American Can-cer Society’s announcement that “there are no practical ways to prevent breast cancer …”1 This is a very supine attitude as cancer is known to be contributed to by numerous preventable environmental fac-tors.

AstraZeneca spearheaded the cre-ation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985. This is the same company that produces the controversial breast cancer drug tamoxifen. All print, radio, and TV ads for Breast Cancer Awareness are paid for and must be approved by AstraZeneca.

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References:1. Epstein, Samuel E, M.D. The Politics of Cancer, East Ridge Press,USA1998, P 539.2. Batt, Sharon, “Cancer, Inc “, Sierra Magazine, September-October1999, p. 363. J. Westin and E. Richter “ Israeli Breast Cancer Anomaly”, Annals ofthe New York Academy of Sciencs 609 (1990). 269-279.4. “U.S. Report Adds to List of Carcinogens” The New York Times ,May 16, 20005. Journal of the National Cancer Institute February 16, 2000;92.6. Am J Epidemiol. 2000 May 15;151(10):951-7.7. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2001;10: 287-3018. International Journal of Cancer April 20, 2005;114(4):653-658.

What should be known is that this same company is the owner of a chemical plant that is the third largest source of potential cancer causing pollution in the U.S. Every year, 53,000 pounds of known carcino-gens are put into the air by this plant.2 These pesticides, herbicides, and fungi-cides have direct links to cancer in the medical literature. Removing them from use in Israel led to an 8% reduction of breast cancer for women of all ages. 3 Be-yond AstraZeneca’s interests in chemical production, tamoxifen grosses more than $500 million per year. This medication is commonly prescribed to reduce the recur-rence of those with a history of breast can-cer. However, according to the National Institute for Environmental Health Sci-ences, tamoxifen is a known carcinogen.4 A study published in the journal Science showed that 2-5 years of tamoxifen use initiated the growth of breast cancer. Ad-ditionally, tamoxifen is associated with an increased risk for uterine cancer, blood clots, stroke, eye damage, and menopaus-al symptoms. That being said, it is curious that AstraZeneca sponsored Breast Can-cer Awareness Month focuses on detection while completely ignoring non pharma-ceutical based prevention.

Detection VS. Prevention:Radiation contributes to cancer. It

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A variety of environmental factors play a role in the risk for breast cancer. Certain antidepressants and hormone replace-ment medications are known to increase the risk for breast cancer.5,6 Lack of exer-cise, chemical exposure to herbicides, pes-ticides, plastics, and other commonly used household chemicals have all been linked directly to breast cancer.7 High carbohy-drate diets and poor abnormal insulin levels have been linked to breast cancer.8

Prevention is the most crucial aspect to fighting the war on breast cancer. Self education is critical. If we lose sight of it, we are wasting excessive time, money, and resources in the wrong direction. Check back next month to learn more about what you can do to help prevent breast cancer.


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N ancy Woo is a breast cancer survivor and

volunteer always looking for ways to do more and give a little extra. And, she has much to offer.

A long-time resident of First Colony, Nancy is a new volunteer at MD Anderson’s Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, but she has been a Pink Ribbon volunteer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center for more than seven years. Pink Ribbon volunteers are breast cancer survivors who offer peer support to women undergoing treatment.

Because she loved volunteering in the Nellie B. Connolly Breast Center at MD Anderson so much, Nancy asked for additional “duty.” The opportunity to work with patients at the regional care center close to her home was a natural fi t.

While she still devotes one day a week to the Pink Ribbon volunteers, Nancy now also moves from the waiting area to radiation and the chemotherapy unit of the Sugar Land center visiting with patients and their families. Wearing her powder blue volunteer jacket at Sugar Land – just as she does at MD Anderson in the Texas Medical Center – a Nancy provides support and encouragement to patients who she also calls her neighbors.

“I so enjoy volunteering at the MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land because not only am I serving patients and families who have a great burden, but they are people who live in my community,” said Nancy. “It’s especially great to work with MD

Anderson where patients can be confi dent in the care and support they receive. After my recovery, I knew I wanted to give back to MD Anderson where I had received such great care.”

Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. She and her husband, Eugene, were raising two young daughters when she

felt a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, Nancy said she was “completely caught off guard” with the diagnosis at age 42 years. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, she also took the drug, Tamoxifen, for many years.

Today, Nancy’s oldest daughter is in college and the other in junior high but both are learning the value of volunteering from their mother.

“I don’t think patients realize what they give us as volunteers. People focus on what a volunteer gives, but it’s reciprocal,” she said. “I especially enjoy volunteering in the regional care center because I meet patients who are diagnosed with a wide variety of cancers. It doesn’t matter if you have cancer of the breast, colon, prostate, kidneys, ovaries or lungs, cancer is cancer, and survivors who know the fear, anxiety and uncertainty are called to be there for those going through the experience.”

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Cancer is the name given to a group of more than 100 diseases. What these diseases have in common is the rapid growth of cells in a part of the body. In a healthy body, the cells grow, divide and eventually die in an orderly fashion. Young people’s cells divide faster, which allows them to grow. However, when a person has cancer, the cells start to grow out of control. Whereas normal cells would eventually die, cancer cells continue to grow and form new, abnormal cells that invade other tissues, something normal cells cannot do.

DNA also plays a role in cancer. Each cell contains DNA that directs its action. This DNA can sometimes get damaged, but a normal cell can either repair that damage or the cell will simply die. In cancer cells, however, that DNA is not repaired nor does the cell die. Instead, these cells make new cells the body does not need, and these new cells contain the same damaged DNA. Eventually, these cells can form a tumor.

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O ne patient who had completed her treatment three years ago

asked, “When am I a survivor?” She has been a survivor since the day she was diagnosed. Although she became a survivor on the day of her diagnosis, there are two phases to her survivor-ship: treatment of her cancer and then, facing forward to continue on with life afterward. In fact, we have begun to think of breast cancer survival as a chronic disease similar to diabetes or high blood pressure. Thanks to earlier detection, improved treatments, and supportive care of family and friends, there are now more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

Cancer survivors have a complex set of concerns including physical and emo-tional issues. The physical effects from the cancer or the treatment received can manifest as fatigue, appetite changes, chronic pain, radiation changes, osteo-porosis, or chronic arm swelling. Most of the physical problems improve with time or can be treated to alleviate some or all of the symptoms.

Emotional issues typically tend to manifest as depression or anxiety. De-pression can impact 20-40% of women with breast cancer either during or af-ter their treatment. This usually oc-

curs within six months of diagnosis and treatment. One patient said she felt like a warrior during her cancer treat-ments, but when they were completed, she was struck by anxiety and sadness. Now, she felt like a warrior without a war. Depressed patients are less likely to complete their treatment. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety af-ter your cancer treatment, it is impor-tant to discuss these feelings with your doctor so you can get appropriate treat-ment. It is important to know these feelings will not always be there and they often improve with time and treat-ment.

One important way to deal with the anxiety from a cancer diagnosis and treatment is to fi nd a support group. This can either be a structured group through organizations like the Ameri-can Cancer Society or an informal network of family and friends. Some women felt a strong faith and belief in God helped them through their journey. One survivor said with the strong sup-port from family, friends and a faith in God, she was able to put breast cancer in her past. “Breast cancer no longer defi nes who she is, but it has made her much more aware of the joys of daily living and reaching out to others instead of looking at her own interests.”

Many ask, what’s next? Mammograms are important for can-cer surveillance if a lumpectomy was done, or in the breast without cancer. The fi rst mam-mogram should be done six months after radia-tion, and then yearly af-terwards. If the cancer

was treated with a mastectomy with or without reconstruction, yearly mam-mograms are not necessary. Initially, you should see your doctor three to four times per year the fi rst few years. Af-ter three years, you graduate to every six month visits, and at fi ve years, you only need yearly visits. This is because as more time passes from the original cancer, it is less likely to return.

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W hen you think of radiation expo-sure, does a nuclear power plant

disaster come to mind? How about airport scanners? Or medical imaging such as CT scans and mammograms? There have been media reports ques-tioning dangerous levels of radiation exposure from these sources, and as a result, there’s growing concern about the safety of mammograms and other imaging routinely used for detecting diseases like breast cancer.

The fact is, the health benefi ts of getting a mammogram that may help diagnose breast cancer in its early stages far outweigh any risk of radia-tion associated with the test.

“It’s important for women to know that mammograms are considered safe, and it’s proven that they can save lives,” says Kelly Dempsey, M.D., board-certifi ed surgeon specializing in breast surgery. The National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer So-ciety recommend that women age 40 and older get mammograms every one to two years. “Women with above-aver-age risk for breast cancer should talk with their doctor about when to start screening and how often to get mam-mograms,” Dr. Dempsey adds.

Risks associated with radiation ex-posure from mammograms and other X-rays are minimal. “There is a slightly elevated risk of cancer from excessive exposure to radiation, but the amount of radiation from a mammogram is very low, and the benefi t of early detection of cancer far outweighs the risk,” says Stephen Phillips, M.D., board-certifi ed breast radiologist and medical direc-tor of the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

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In fact, the amount of radiation expo-sure in one mammogram is the equiva-lent of the same radiation exposure you get from natural sources alone in seven weeks. Natural background sources of radiation occur in the atmosphere, such as radon gas found in homes, minerals in the ground and cosmic rays from outer space.

“For women age 40 and older, regu-lar mammograms read by a breast radi-ologist and clinical breast exams with a health care provider are powerful screen-ing tools in detecting cancer early,” em-phasizes Sandra Templeton, M.D., board-certifi ed surgeon specializing in breast surgery. “Mammograms help physicians detect small tumors in the early stages of cancer, when there are more treatment options and greater chance of survival.”

The Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital limits unnecessary expo-sure to radiation by using the lowest dose possible for all kinds of screening tests,

including mammograms. Digital mam-mography equipment provides higher-quality images and a lower radiation dose compared to fi lm mammography. “In addition, our Breast Center is reviewed by national and international radiology protection councils to make sure we are meeting certain safety standards,” Dr. Phillips says. To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center, please call 281-242-PINK (7465).

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Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is one or more operations performed to restore all

components of the breast of women who have undergone mastectomy (removal of the entire breast). Breast reconstruction after mastectomy has evolved over the last century to become an integral component in the therapy for many women with breast cancer. A complete breast reconstruction includes recreating the breast mound, the nipple and areola complex so that the breasts are symmetric with regard to pigmentation, shape, size, projection, and position.

The goals of breast reconstruction include the following:

• To provide permanent breast contour,• To make the breasts look balanced,• To give the convenience of not requiring an external prosthesis.

Breast reconstruction can be performed using the following:

• Artifi cial material (silicone shell fi lledwith either silicone gel or saline [a salt-water solution]) placed under the skin.

• The woman’s own tissues (skin, muscle, fat) from another part of the body (fl ap reconstruction).

• Pedicled fl ap: In this type of fl ap reconstruction, the tissues remain connected to the area of the body from which they are taken. Specifi cally, the blood supply to the transplanted tissues is not interrupted.

• Free fl ap: In this type of fl ap reconstruction, the tissues are cut off from the original area and grafted to

the chest, and a new blood supply is created for the grafted tissues.

• A combination of artifi cial material and the woman’s own tissues.Timing of breast reconstruction:

Immediate versus DelayedImmediate breast reconstruction is

reconstruction that is performed at the same time as the mastectomy. Delayed breast reconstruction is reconstruction that is performed weeks, months, or years after the mastectomy.

Surgeons differ in their opinions about when breast reconstruction should be performed. If radiation therapy needs to be administered after mastectomy, then breast reconstruction is generally delayed until the skin in the treated area has healed. Excellent results can usually be achieved by either immediate breast reconstruction or delayed breast reconstruction.

Reconstruction Using ImplantsImplants are designed to recreate

the original breast shape and contour. A breast implant is a silicone shell fi lled with either silicone gel or saline. A tissue expander (balloon) is inserted beneath the skin and chest muscle either during the mastectomy procedure or at a later operation. The surgeon periodically injects saline into the balloon to gradually fi ll it over several weeks or months so that the overlying skin can expand. After the skin over the breast area has stretched enough, the tissue expander is removed in a second operation and a permanent breast implant is inserted. Some women do not require tissue expansion before receiving an implant; for these women, the surgeon inserts an implant directly.

Flap ReconstructionFlap reconstruction is a reconstructive

surgery in which a fl ap of skin and fat with or without muscle is transplanted from a part of the body (for example, the lower abdomen, back, thigh, or buttock) to the chest area where it is shaped to form a new breast mound. Like the implant

surgery, this operation can be performed at the same time as the mastectomy or it can be delayed.

Advantages of fl ap reconstruction include the following:

• May eliminate the use of foreign material in the body.

• Reconstructed breast usually looksand feels more natural.

• Will last the woman’s life span. • When successful, requires minimal

touch-up or redo operations throughout a woman’s lifetime.

Disadvantages of fl ap reconstruction include the following:

• Increased complexity and length of the surgery.

• May require a longer recoveryperiod if muscle is included in the reconstruction.

• Additional donor site scars.Some women may require an implant,

in addition to the fl ap reconstruction, for recreating the breast.

If fl ap reconstruction is the selected option for reconstructive surgery, then the surgeon must decide from which part of the body the required tissues are taken. The tissues for breast reconstruction can be taken from the back, abdomen, buttock, or thigh.

Reconstruction of the nippleand areola

Once the breast mound has been reconstructed, the nipple and areola (pigmented area around the nipple) can be recreated approximately 2-3 months after the fi rst breast reconstructive surgery. A nipple can be created using skin from the inner thigh, behind the ear, reconstructed breast, or labia (the skin folds of the vulva).

The skin can be tattooed to match the other nipple and areola. Reconstructed nipple and areola have very little sensation. Women who decide not to have nipple and areola reconstruction performed can consider the option of nipple prosthesis.

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Breast Cancer Screening Essential for Women

Over the past decade, news and information about breast cancer

has helped increase awareness about the disease tremendously. Every October, the color pink adorns everything from ribbons to household items. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.

The earlier the cancer can be detected, the more likely the patient will survive and beat the cancer. When breast cancer is detected in early stages before it spreads, women could have as much as a 98 percent survival rate at fi ve years.

While this all may sound very simple, many women still walk into physicians’ offi ces with more advanced stages of breast cancer each year. It is estimated that this year alone in Fort Bend County, 380 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 69 women will die from the disease.

Many of these deaths are preventable with yearly mammograms, especially for women over the age of 40. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently reiterated their importance by issuing new guidelines stating women should have annual mammograms beginning at age 40. However, a National Health Interview Survey found that women age 40 and over getting mammograms actually declined from 70 percent to 67 percent from 2003 to 2005.

While mammograms will detect 80 to 90 percent of breast cancer in women who don’t have symptoms, they are not the only way to detect the signs of breast cancer. Women should also screen themselves for signs of breast cancer through monthly breast self-exams, which they should begin to administer in their 20s. Any irregularities or concerns that are detected should immediately be reported to a physician. Finding breast cancer in early, more treatable stages leads to higher cure rates.

Physician-administered clinical breast exams are recommended for women in their 20s and 30s every three years and every year for women over 40 for the early detection of breast cancer.

Screening is especially important for women who have increased risk factors for breast cancer. However, it is important to remember that even women without clear risk factors should have regular screenings and mammograms. Risk factors may include:

• Age: Approximately two-thirds of breast cancer cases occur in women over age 55, though the disease can occur at any age.

• Family History: If a woman’s mother, sister, or grandmother had the disease, that woman potentially has an increased risk for breast cancer.

• Race: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. Hispanic and African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage and larger tumors, and more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Ashkenazi Jewish women are more likely to carry the breast cancer gene that makes them susceptible to breast cancer.

• Weight: Excessive body weight increases the risk for breast cancer.

While screenings may detect cancer early on, it’s also important to watch out for warning signs and symptoms, including:

• Change in breast size or shape• A lump or thickening in the breast• Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breast• New pain in one spot• Dimpling or puckering of the skin• Itchy, scaly sores, or a rash on the nipple• Pulling in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly• A lump in the underarmIf any of these symptoms are detected,

women should contact a physician immediately to start receiving proper medical care.

Researchers continue to make advances in the fi ght against breast cancer every day. Until a cure is found, regular screenings, awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and exercising regularly are among the best tools a woman has to reduce her risk and survive the disease.

Dr. Jamie Terry is a breast surgeon at Texas Breast Specialists–Memorial Hermann Hospital Sugar Land, 17510 W. Grand Parkway, Suite 420, in Sugar Land and Texas Breast Specialists–Houston Museum District, 1213 Hermann Drive, Suite 830, in Houston, Texas.

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The American Cancer Society takes a cautious stance and recommends

delaying reconstruction for those who know they will have radiation, which is about half of all patients. In the long run, radiation can permanently affect the skin’s pigment, texture and elastic-ity, which could affect the appearance of reconstructed breasts.

Women who know that they have in-termediate or advanced breast cancer are advised to wait six months to a year for surgery until treatments are com-pleted. Those with locally advanced or infl ammatory breast cancer are strong-ly cautioned against going ahead with immediate reconstruction.

When considering radiation and breast reconstruction, it is important

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

to determine which type of surgery is best for you:

Autologous tissue reconstruction is the most common form of surgery, and there are several methods that can be used, all of which involve the use of tis-sue that comes from a part of the body other than the breast.

One is called the TRAM fl ap, named after the transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) that is used in the pro-cedure. This works best in women who have excess fat on their stomachs or skin stretched out from pregnancy.

Newer types of autologous tissue reconstruction include superfi cial infe-rior epigastric artery fl ap (SIEA) and deep inferior epigastric artery perfora-tor fl ap (DIEP), which also use abdomi-nal skin and fat.

As post-mastectomy radiation af-fects the blood supply to the skin and tissues of the chest, cosmetically, it is better to radiate fi rst and then bring in a fl ap later than to try to radiate a fl ap from the abdomen or the back.

Whether mastectomy patients should delay reconstruction until the end of chemotherapy is another point of debate. One study of women who underwent chemo after reconstruction showed a 25% jump in the number of follow-up surgeries for cosmetic rea-

sons. And, there is another issue. If chemo is administered too soon after reconstruction, it can stop the natural healing process creating a greater risk of infection.

Patients who plan to have implants can have expanders inserted during mastectomy. Afterwards, if necessary, they can undergo chemotherapy during the several months it takes for the ex-panders to stretch the skin before im-plants are in place.

Currently, there are as many ques-tions as answers when it comes to the timing of breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy treatments. If and when to have breast reconstruction are life-changing decisions for patients who are already making many other crucial choices. With confl icting infor-mation coming from many sources, re-searching the issues and talking with your doctors is of utmost importance before settling on a solution that’s right for you.

Dr. Victor J. Atun is a board certi-fi ed plastic surgeon in Sugar Land, Texas, who has extensive training and experience in cosmetic and reconstruc-tive surgery. For an appointment in one of three convenient locations, please call 281-232-6700 or visit www.topsdoc.com.

Victor J. Atun, M.D.Board Certifi ed Plastic Surgeon

How soon after your mastectomy is it recommended?Which type is best for you?

Sources: About.com, American Cancer Society, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, International Journal of Radiation OncologyBiologyPhysics, Christy Russell. Breast Cancer Oncologist. University of Southern California Los Angeles. Phone Interview. 15 July 2008, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins Breast Center.


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Did You Know?Breast cancer comes in many

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Stage 0: Cancerous cells have not spread outside of the ducts or lobules into surrounding breast tissue. This stage is classifi ed in two types, ductual carcinoma in situ and lobular carcinoma in situ. This is a very early cancer, which, if caught promptly, can be successfully treated.

Stage I: The cancer is no larger than 2 centimeters and has not spread beyond the breast to lymph nodes.

Stage IIA: The tumor can be larger than 2 centimeters but no larger than 5. Or, the cancer is not larger than 2 centimeters, but has spread to up to three auxiliary underarm lymph nodes.

Stage IIB: The tumor has grown between 2 and 5 centimeters and has spread to up to three auxiliary underarm lymph nodes. Or, the cancer is larger than 5 centimeters but has not spread.

Stage IIIA: The tumor is between 2 and 5 centimeters in size and has spread to at least 9 auxiliary underarm lymph nodes.

Stage IIIB: The tumor has spread beyond the breast to tissues nearby, such as the skin, chest wall, ribs, muscles, or lymph nodes in the chest wall.

Stage IV: The cancer has spread to other organs or tissues.

In terms of 5-year survival rate, individuals with Stage 0 can expect 100 percent recovery. Individuals with Stage IV, however, have a 16 percent survival rate.

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Breast Cancer is a diffi cult diagno-sis for most. We women have to

fi nd a way to stay strong and reduce the stress and unpleasant side effects to make the cancer treatment pro-cess much more effective, simpler and smoother.

As we approach a time where inte-grative treatments and the balance be-tween mind, body and spirit become more prevalent, the combination of integrative therapies along with other cancer treatments is becoming more widely sought out and utilized in many patients. Women state that the ben-efi ts of these therapies are vast, and they notice signifi cant improvements in their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. I want to educate women on six simple therapies that can greatly improve their life before, during and after their cancer treat-ment protocol to help them regain their vitality.

1) Nutrition and Supplementa-tion: A healthy diet can be achieved by incorporating plenty of lean pro-teins such as fi sh, chicken, turkey, and nuts along with free radical fi ghting fruits and vegetables to keep your im-mune system healthy. Ensuring that

you receive adequate nutrients can be easily achieved by testing for nutri-tional defi ciencies with a Spectra-cell micronutrient test which deter-mines which supplements and dietary changes are needed for you to ensure optimal health. If a balanced diet is not achieved or if you are defi cient, treat-ments such as Intravenous Myer’s Cocktail supply patients with high doses of needed nutrients such as Vi-tamin C, B Vitamins, B12, Magne-sium, Calcium and much more. Intravenous Vitamin C infusions are also gaining favor in the realm of cancer treatments. I recommend medi-cal grade supplementation from an integrative doctor’s offi ce, rather than over the counter due to absorption and regulation issues.

2) Detoxifi cation: Cancer treat-ments take a toll on your body and mind and the prescription medica-tions that help relieve symptoms and battle the cancer cells, though neces-sary, can deplete your nutritional sta-tus and leave you feeling toxic. Some great ways of detoxifi cation are our Infrared Detoxifying Sauna and our Aqua Detox procedure. Both of these work very well together to assist you in feeling your best and detoxifying your body.

3) Acupuncture: Acupuncture is becoming widely accepted as a means to relieve pain, stress and manage symptoms before, during and after treatment. It can restore a healthy bal-ance and assist with alleviating nau-sea, fatigue and hot fl ashes.

4) Massage: A recent study showed that patients who received regular massages experienced less depression, anxiety and anger, and they were more

energized afterwards. It is also benefi -cial for patients who have undergone surgery to help with the elimination of fl uid, which can reduce stress on their bodies to promote recovery and healing.

5) Yoga/ Meditation/ Visualiza-tion: I encourage each of my patients to incorporate a routine that includes yoga, meditation and/ or visualization to facilitate a relaxed and positive state of mind. There is a very strong connec-tion between mind and body and I often see the health of the body greatly im-prove by fi rst creating a healthy state of mind.

We have added Tai Chi most re-cently to our practice for our patients and also have a medical meditation guide on staff to assist our patients and the community with these needs.

6) Stress Reduction: Stress reduc-tion is key in everyday life and is es-pecially important when the body is in a compromised state. Since stress can fuel chronic infl ammation, I suggest that patients get their cortisol levels tested and then introduce methods for stress reduction such as: walking, yoga, reading, and one hour of personal quiet time per day, to reduce the load that stress puts on your body. I recommend doing a salivary cortisol level to see the levels of cortisol throughout the day and treat accordingly.

The best advice I can dispense is to thoroughly educate yourself on integra-tive treatments and take time for your-self to ensure an effective treatment protocol and long term health and hap-piness.

For more information and a compli-mentary consultation, please contact Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa at 281-313-7435 or visit www.DrShel.com.

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A Paget’s disease of the breast is a very rare form of breast cancer, accounting for only about 5 percent of all breast cancer cases. It generally occurs in women over the age of 50 and affects the ducts of the breast, then extends to the skin of the nipple and areola. Because of its location and generally benign symptoms, many women mistake the cancer for a skin irritation.

Symptoms can include fl aking and scaling of the skin, redness, irritation, oozing on the nipple resembling eczema, and itching, among other symptoms. As a result, most women live with these symptoms and don’t see a doctor until months later.

It is unknown what causes Paget’s. Some doctors surmise it is the result of an underlying cancer in the ducts of the breast, which then travels to the nipple. Others think it could be mutated cells on the nipple itself.

The risk factors for Paget’s disease of the breast are the same for any breast cancer. Routine self-examination and visits to a doctor if symptoms are present can catch the disease early on.


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C. James Chuong, M.D.Medical Director, Cooper Institute

for Advanced Reproductive Medicine

M any breast cancer patients have sought medical advice regarding

the safety of becoming pregnant after successful breast cancer treatment be-cause 10-20% of patients will occur in women of childbearing age. More cases are expected due to a notable trend toward pregnancy in older women, in whom the incidence of breast cancer is also higher.

Physicians have stressed the com-plete rehabilitation of the breast can-cer patient, including reconstruction and psychosocial aspects. The patient, on completion of therapy, may wish to resume and continue her life roles, in-cluding that of BECOMING A MOTH-ER. The main concern is the possibility of cancer recurrence once the patient becomes pregnant. It has been docu-mented that the initiation and promo-tion of breast cancer is infl uenced by a female hormone, estrogen. During the pregnancy, the expected elevation of estrogen in the circulation may result in the cancer recurrence. Besides, the ovarian reserve, or the ability of the ovaries to produce quality eggs usu-ally decrease following the treatment frequently including chemotherapy. As a result, the patient needs to undergo

ovulation induction agents to improve the quality and to increase the number of eggs in order to get pregnant. These agents usually stimulate the estrogen-sensitive tissues including breast thus putting the patients at an increasing risk of having recurrent cancer.

Although successful pregnancies have been reported in patients com-pleted therapies for breast cancer with-out evidence of recurrence following de-livery, it remains a challenge for can-cer survivors to go through pregnancy worrying the possibility that cancer will return given the fact that the body is under the long term exposure to the intense gestational hormones includ-ing estrogen.

With the development of new re-productive technology, an alternative for breast cancer survivor to become a mother is the use of a surrogate or ges-tational carrier. The intended parents will have to work out with a surrogate who is willing to have embryos created by their eggs and sperms implanted, carry the pregnancy and give birth. The creation of embryos involves the technologies including in vitro fertil-ization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo freezing, etc.

It is also imperative and important to address the psychological, legal, and ethical concerns at the same time.

We are pleased to report here a case of successful pregnancy and delivery through the use of a surrogate in a cancer survivor. She was in her early 30s, and never pregnant. Following the intense treatment regimen includ-ing surgeries, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, she and her husband decided to pursue the fertility. In col-laboration with her oncologist, we care-fully administered a controlled ovar-ian stimulation regimen to improve the quality and increase the number of eggs. During the fi rst treatment cycle, 5 eggs were obtained resulting in 4 embryos via the techniques of IVF and ICSI. The embryos were frozen for “banking” purpose. During the second cycle, again 4 embryos were obtained. Two better embryos from both cycles were selected and implanted into the womb of a surrogate, who had a posi-tive pregnancy test in 10 days. The surrogate had an uncomplicated preg-nancy course, and the intended parents became one of the most joyful couples when a healthy baby boy was delivered at term.

The new reproductive technology has helped many couples have their dream of building a family come true including those who are breast cancer survivors, who will otherwise remain infertile. It takes a team approach and combined efforts involving physi-cian, embryologist, scientist, nurses, psychologist, attorney, ethicist, social worker, etc. to achieve this goal.

By: C. James Chuong, M.D., Medical Director, Cooper Institute for Advanced Reproductive Medicine, 7500 Beech-nut St., Suite 308, Houston, TX 77074. (www.cooperinstitutearm.com).

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Breastfeeding and breast cancer. Although a breast cancer diagnosis while lactating is rare, such diagnoses do occur and women face the question of whether they can continue to breastfeed their infants.

It is important to talk with an oncologist and lactation consultant about the pros and cons of doing so. In some cases, breastfeeding can continue up until treatment time. Surgery may be used to remove a lump without damaging milk ducts or glands.

Expressing milk and storing it for later use can help bridge the gap between when a woman is able to produce milk and when she has to stop for treatment. If the treatment plan includes chemotherapy, breastfeeding will have to cease.

The chemotherapy agents can pass through into the breast milk and harm the infant. Radiation treatment may also require breastfeeding to stop, but a doctor can determine this further. If doctors say it’s safe to breastfeed after treatment ends, women can choose to continue pumping milk and then discard it until verifying its safety.


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N owadays, there are over two mil-lion breast cancer survivors in

United States making it the largest group of cancer survivors worldwide. From the time of diagnosis through the cancer treatments, breast cancer patients need to face multiple chal-lenges brought by the disease itself and its therapy including emotional stress, short and long term side effects of surgery, chemotherapy and radia-tion. Others may include pain, nau-sea, vomiting, fatigue, hot fl ashes and weakened immunity.

Many cancer patients and survivors use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It has been reported as high as 60% of long-term breast cancer survivors use CAM to alleviate symptoms associated with disease or its treatment side effects. Among the CAM therapies are ancient medical systems including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), mind body technique, manipulative and body based energy therapy, biological including herbs/bo-tanicals and other nutritional supple-ments. Acupuncture of TCM is one of the well-studied and published areas under the scrutiny of western medi-cine. Emerging clinical trials suggest acupuncture improves quality of life of

Integrative Breast Cancer Care

cancer patients in different aspects.Many women with breast cancer ex-

perience hot fl ashes, night sweats and mood swings after chemotherapy or while on anti- female hormone thera-py. In this population, female hormone replacement is an absolute no, and at times, these symptoms can be very disturbing and debilitating. There are well-proven treatments that can im-prove the symptoms including antide-pressants, clonidine (a blood pressure medicine) and acupuncture. Compar-ing different modalities, acupuncture can help to ease the symptoms with minimal side effects. We have a new class of anti-female hormone treat-ment called aromatase inhibitors, and one of its common side effects is joint and muscle pain. The degree of dis-comfort varies, but in some patients, the pain level is to the extent of stop-ping the medicine. In recent published studies, acupuncture can be used to re-duce pain and patients can continue on treatment without being dependent on stronger pain killers.

Common complications are nausea and vomiting associated with cancer surgery due to anesthesia and from chemotherapy with a lesser extent from radiation. We have many anti-nausea medicines available to control the symptoms through suppression of neurological signals transmitted to the brain. Sharing the common mechanism that is in modifi cation of neurotrans-mitter pathway, acupuncture has been proven to help the symptoms by itself or as an adjunct to other anti-nausea medicine. Acupuncture is effective even in cases not responding to conven-tional medicine.

Pain control has always been a high priority in cancer care. This is one of the most common complications of dif-

ferent cancer types and its treatments. As we all know, strong pain medicine is very effective in providing relief, but at the same time, it also has numerous side effects such as dizziness, a light-headed sensation, fatigue, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting and ad-diction. To reduce the dose and need of stronger pain medicine, clinical studies has shown effi cacy of acupuncture in pain management.

There is a type of pain called neu-ropathy resulting from nerve damage caused by cancer or consequence of cer-tain chemotherapy medicines. Medical studies have shown benefi t of acupunc-ture on neuropathy associated with HIV disease and diabetes. The treat-ment is now advocated to treat cancer related neuropathy.

Last, but not the least, exercise and physical activity has shown signifi cant positive effect on fatigue sensation and quality of life in breast cancer survi-vors. Physical activity has been shown to reduce breast cancer related mortal-ity on medical studies. The general rec-ommendation is be physically active at least 30 minutes daily or 3 to 5 hours of average speed walking per week.

Integrative Oncology helps to ex-pand the boundaries of conventional care by bringing together traditional tools for fi ghting cancer, such as sur-gery, radiation, chemotherapy and evidence based complementary thera-pies including nutritional support, acu-puncture and acupressure, mind-body medicine and spiritual support for the physical, mental and spiritual well-be-ing of all cancer patients.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. Non-melanoma skin cancer is the leading form of cancer among women.

In 2006, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 40,820 women died from breast cancer. That same year, 191,410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.

Among Hispanic women, breast cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer death, while it is the second most common cause of cancer death among White, Black, Asian/Pacifi c Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. Overall, the incidence of breast cancer in women in the United States is 1 in 8, or 12.5 percent. Still, roughly 2.5 million women in the U.S. have survived breast cancer.

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B reast cancer forms in tissues of the breast, the ducts (tubes that carry

milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast can-cer is rare. There are over 200,000 newly cases diagnosed each year, and breast cancer accounts for approxi-mately 40,000 deaths annually:

Doctors recommend that women have regular clinical breast exams and mammograms to fi nd breast cancer early. Treatment is more likely to work well when breast cancer is detected early.

Studies have found several risk fac-tors for breast cancer. Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Most women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.

The chance of getting breast can-cer increases as you get older. Having breast cancer in one breast increases your risk of getting cancer in your oth-er breast. Your risk of breast cancer is higher if your mother, father, sister, or daughter had breast cancer. Women who had radiation therapy to the chest (including the breasts) before age 30 are at an increased risk of breast can-cer. Early menarche (beginning of men-

strual periods) or late menopause place women at an increased risk. Women who have children at a late age and those who do not have children are also at an increased risk. Women who take hormone replacement therapy for many years are also at an increased risk.

In the United States, breast cancer is diagnosed more often in white wom-en than in African American/Black, Hispanic/Latina, Asian/Pacifi c Island-er, or American Indian/Alaska Native women. Drinking alcohol, lack of physi-cal activity and obesity are associated with increased risks, as well.

Early breast cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms. But, as the tumor grows, it can change how the breast looks or feels. The common changes include: a lump, change in the size or shape of the breast, dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast , discharge (fl uid) from the nipple, and scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the dark area of skin at the center of the breast). Women should see their health care pro-vider about any symptom that does not go away. Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer.

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of tissues inside the breast. Mammo-

grams can often show a breast lump before it can be felt. They also can show a cluster of tiny specks of calcium. Lumps or specks can be from cancer, precancerous cells, or other conditions. Further tests are needed to fi nd out if abnormal cells are present.

Before they have symptoms, women should get regular screening mammo-grams to detect breast cancer early. Women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 or 2 years. Women who are younger than 40 and have risk factors for breast cancer should ask their health care provider whether to have mammograms and how often to have them. If the mam-mogram shows an abnormal area of the breast, your doctor may order clearer, more detailed images of that area. Doctors use diagnostic mammograms to learn more about unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, thick-ening, nipple discharge, or change in breast size or shape. Diagnostic mam-mograms may focus on a specifi c area of the breast. They may involve spe-cial techniques and more views than screening mammograms.

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Slated for October 27th at Quail Valley Golf Course, the 8th Annual Pink Ladies Golf Tournament is a nine-hole tournament geared towards beginner women golfers. The tournament helps raise funds to support cancer victims and their families. The event features a silent auction, special games on four of the holes, and prizes for “Best Decorated Cart,” “Pinkest Dressed Lady” and “Pinkest Dressed Team.”

Registration for individual players is $75 and teams of four are $300. Sponsorships are also available and start at $200. To purchase a fl ag for display for the Pink Tribute Garden, contact Barbara Rozell at 281-980-2244 or any of the committee members. Flags may be purchased to “Honor the Memory,” “Encourage the Fight” or “Celebrate the Victory.”

The tournament has been in high demand in Fort Bend County and has grossed more than $200,000 over the past 7 years – enough to provide 200 out-of-town cancer patients a place to stay with expenses paid during their treatment.

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welcomes Jessica Suarez, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson. Dr. Suarez joins the Sugar Land team, which includes breast surgical oncologist Susan Hoover, M.D., F.A.C.S., surgical oncologist Richard Ehlers, M.D., F.A.C.S., medical oncologists Amit Sarma, M.D. and Janet Tu, M.D., and radiation oncologists Isidora Arzu, M.D., Ph.D., and Shalin Shah, M.D.

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As the old saying goes, everyone loves a parade. The Inaugural Pink Ribbon Parade will

kick-off at 9:30 a.m. on September 13 at Houston City Hall’s Refl ection Pool. It’s mission? To increase awareness of breast cancer.

“The main purpose of the parade is to bring visual awareness to breast cancer,” said cancer survivor Amy Waltz. “Each person or business can purchase a ribbon for $5,000 and participate in this parade. The parade is not a one-time event. It’s ac-tually a tour of the city. It will be like the Cow Parade in the past where individu-ally decorated cows toured the city.”

This campaign has many layers that will benefi t cancer patients and survivors in countless ways. Each ribbon purchased will raise funds and awareness for the BHCT (Breast Health Collaborative of Texas), a charitable organization of your choice, and your organization. It’s an ex-

cellent way to show how your company supports the fi ght against breast cancer.

The BHCT initiative is a network of over 200 non-profi t, for profi t, social ser-vice agencies, survivors and individual members improving access to breast health services in Texas, the purpose of which is to make each program strong. Organizers of the Pink Ribbon Parade are in the process of getting the public to sup-port this event by creating and gathering many larger-than-life size sculptures of uniquely designed pink ribbons that will be showcased in the parade.

Butterfl y KissesAmy was diagnosed in 2008 with stage

2 breast cancer at age 35, the mother of a six-year old daughter and three-year old twins. “Isabella has been around conver-sations about breast cancer since she was six years old,” said Amy. “This year when we heard about the fi rst annual Pink Rib-bon Parade, nine-year old Isabella and her friend were taking an art class with Betsy Miller, a well-known artist in Friend-swood.” Betsy, Isabella and her friend,

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Hailey Moore, came up with Butterfl y Kisses. The artwork was done primar-ily by Betsy with the girls helping her to paint and draw.

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Hailey and Isabella display Butterfl y Kisses at the Art in the Park.


Hailey and Ms. Betsy showing off Butterfl y Kisses.

Hailey sewing a quilt that raised $2,000 through a raffl e for the Pink Ribbon Parade.

Isabella and Hailey raising money for the Pink Ribbon Parade with their Pink Lemonade Stand.

tall. The plaster sculpture is hollow and was clear-coated at a body shop. It rolls on casters for easy mobility. To mirror the changes women with breast cancer undergo and the transformations that butterfl ies undergo during their life cycle, it sports rainbow-colored butterfl ies with the words: faith, believe, strength, cour-age, love and hope. Thus, the name But-terfl y Kisses.

“We thought of butterfl y kisses one day in the car and it totally blew our minds,” said Isabella. “It was such a great name because it explains breast cancer. Butter-fl ies kiss you, and when you have breast cancer, you will think of a butterfl y’s life. First you are in an egg, and then you be-come a caterpillar. Then, you grow and grow and grow until you become a chrysa-lis and hatch into a beautiful butterfl y. When a breast cancer patient gets healed, it is just like a butterfl y coming out of its chrysalis.”

Waltz Warriors“We have two ribbons: the Butterfl y

Kisses ribbon that we’re raising money for and a ribbon called Waltz Warriors.” Waltz Warriors is, of course, the Waltz family and supporters who have raised money though Pink Ribbon Projects. “It fi nally came to fruition this year, and we put the money to use and funded 50 mam-mograms at a UTMB clinic. We were able to do that through Pink Ribbon Project,” Amy said.

Isabella and Hailey also sewed a pink quilt with the help of Valerie Boessling and sold $5 raffl e tickets to raise money. They raised $2,000, and the winner was Pearland resident Roberta Torres. Pro-ceeds will go to Pink Ribbons Project and the BHCT via the Pink Ribbon Parade.

“Hailey and Isabella have grown so much from this experience. They have learned about breast cancer and how to speak to others about their mission. They have learned to look strangers in the eye and ask for money. They have gained great confi dence and a softness that I be-lieve will help shape their character. We are so proud of them,” said Amy.

Amy’s husband, Brett, has worked alongside the family with fundraising. His colleagues at Microsoft have been huge supporters of Waltz Warriors and fund-raising efforts related to breast cancer. “Brett encourages me to live healthfully and has had a consistent positive outlook on my prognosis. He proudly wears pink!”

For twins Jacob and Julia, the lan-guage of breast cancer has been in their word bank for as long as they can remem-ber. “We have always been open and con-crete in explaining the disease, treatments and side effects to our children.”

Amy pens a blog called Anticancer Amy in which she chronicles her experience as a breast cancer survivor and how she lives a healthy life by providing healthy choices for herself and her family. Her blog offers

links to related books, guides pertaining to personal care products, and research with the goal of informing readers on healthy lifestyle choices and related issues.

When she was diagnosed, there was no family history of any kind of cancer, and she was unprepared for her role as a breast cancer patient. “Sometime during my second year as cancer patient, I began to read everything I could get my hands on related to living beyond cancer,” she said. “I knew my cancer was not genetic, and I didn’t have any other risk factors that I knew of. I fi lled my brain with books and literature on anti-cancer living; specifi -cally how I could help my body defend it-self against cancer. I transitioned our gro-cery lists from process to whole. I started practicing yoga and meditation. I prayed fervently. I wanted to live and had to live. Thus, began my quest for healthy living.”

For more information on the Pink Ribbon Parade or the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas, visit www.pinkribbonparade.org.


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Autumn brings hope for rain and a change of temperature, both of which will be welcome after a summer of unre-lenting heat. The new season also brings Southminster School’s Annual Fall Fes-tival, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 22 on the school’s campus located at 4200 Cartwright Road in Missouri City.

The day begins at 11 a.m. and contin-ues through 3 p.m., every minute filled with a variety of activities designed both to entertain children and amuse their parents.

Games include classic children’s fare and a few contemporary twists, all cre-ated with pre-school and elementary-aged girls and boys in mind. Southmin-ster’s Fall Festival welcomes anyone in the community who might enjoy a day of games and giggles. Spread across nearly two acres, festival activities include face painting, Tic-Tac-Toe toss, Putt-Putt, an Oreo cookie toss, football toss, baseball pitch and swing, soccer kick, horseshoes, and other opportunities for kids to get some exercise while having simple, old-fashioned fun.

Entry fee for an all-hours play pass is a reasonable $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling. Simple conces-sions, such as bottled water, soft drinks and snacks, will be available for $1.

Southminster School believes strongly

in giving back to the community that has been its home for so many years. To help with that commitment, a complimentary concession ticket will be presented to each person who brings a non-perishable canned food item to the festival. (Only one ticket per person, please.) This year, those cans of food will be donated to the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry whose mission is to address the basic human needs of families in temporary financial crisis across eastern Fort Bend County.

“Southminster’s Fall Festival puts smiles on the faces of the children, their parents and all our volunteers,” said Head of School Helen Jackson. “Helping the ministry with those canned goods, in its own way, is as rewarding as the festi-val is fun.”

Rounding out the festival will be a se-lect group of local vendors, who will have examples of their unique, hand-crafted creations for sale.

Located in Missouri City, Southminster School is a private Christian academy that serves children from 16 months through the fifth grade. Its student body is a re-flection of the diverse, energetic commu-nity that surrounds the school, and its staff takes full advantage of the tools with which it is provided to help those children grow and learn through the early, critical years of development.

Southminster School Schedules Annual Fall Festival for Students and Community

Isabella Silver and Genny Sheara have a ball playing in a doughnut inflatable at Southminster School’s 2010 Fall Festival. This year’s Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22 on school grounds located at 4200 Cartwright in Missouri City.

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Club of Fort Bend holds dear is American-ism, which they are pulling out all of the stops this October 21, with their annual DUCK Golf Classic, being held at Pecan Grove Country Club.

“This year, proceeds from our golf tour-nament will go toward assisting our Fort Bend County wounded soldiers returning from the war, and we are excited about seeing so many of our local golfers come out to help us raise dollars. Also, busi-nesses and organizations are sponsoring many different parts of the tournament, which is exciting,” said Candace Cagle, chair, DUCK Golf Classic and member of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend.

However, Cagle noted other sponsor-ships are available such as the $5,000 VIP Course Sponsor, $2,500 VIP Hole in One sponsor, $1,000 Double Eagle and $750 Eagle sponsorships.

“We also have a beverage cart, $250 Hole sponsor as well as $50 Nifty Fifty Raffle Tickets. For those who would like to join us for the dinner, which will be a fabu-lous rib dinner from Texas Road House, is $15. This golf tournament is so much fun. Last year it sold out and we are expecting the same this year as well,” Cagle said.

Each sponsorship levels carries many different benefits, Cagle added.

For those interested in playing in the golf tournament, the cost is $100 per player, with four to a team and to sign-up, please call Candace Cagle.

The honorary chairs for this year’s tournament are Lt. Ebarb and his wife Sherry. Lt. Ebarb suffered major wounds in the Iraq War.

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Fort Bend County Libraries now have a limited number of Amazon Kin-dles available for check-out at each of the branches in the library system. The Kindles come pre-loaded with more than 20 bestselling adult fi ction and nonfi ction books.

“Anyone who is considering the pur-chase of a digital reading device – or eReader – may wish to check out one of the libraries’ new Kindles so that they can become familiar with how the technology works,” says Library Direc-tor Clara Russell. “eBooks give read-ers a whole new format in which to enjoy their favorite books and authors, and we are happy to incorporate this emerging technology into the libraries’ collection.”

The Kindles come loaded with books by bestselling authors such as Janet Evanovich, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Jodi Picoult, Clive Cussler, and many others. Patrons will not be able to add or delete titles to the Kin-dles.

The Kindles can be checked out for a period of seven days, and must be re-turned to the same library from which they were borrowed. Because of the delicate nature of the electronic device, the Kindles must be returned to the Check-In desk and NOT dropped in the Book Return. They are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, and may not be reserved.

The Kindles and the eBooks that are on them were purchased with funding provided by a Loan Star grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Loan Star program is designed to enhance and enrich the services that public libraries provide the citizens of the state of Texas, both in their local areas and across the state.

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H e plays for the Miami Heat and receives phone calls from LeBron James, who checks in to make sure

he’s getting ready for upcoming NBA sea-son, but Dexter Pittman’s most tense mo-ments this year might have come in the A.W. Jackson Elementary School gym in Rosenberg.

“I almost broke out in a sweat,” Pitt-man, a former Jackson Jet said with a laugh. “You never know what kids are go-ing to ask.”

Pittman returned to the elementary school September 9, addressed the stu-

dent body about the importance of educa-tion and took time to answer questions. The inquiries he received from students ranged from, “What’s your favorite color?” to “How tall are you?” to “Can you bring the rest of the team next time?”

The Rosenberg native, who prefers green and is an imposing 6 feet 11 inches tall, chuckled through the questions while admitting that he was a bit of a trouble-maker in school early on. “I started calm-ing down in my fourth and fi fth grade years,” said Pittman, adding that Jackson was the third and fi nal elementary school

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molding myself into a person.”Even in those trouble-making years,

Pittman was always a respectful student, Jackson Principal Helen Morgan said. “Whenever I would talk to him, he was always a stand-up guy,” said Morgan, who was shorter than Pittman even back then. “He always said, ‘Yes ma’am.’”

Pittman credits his upbringing in the town of Rosenberg for those manners. At home, his father taught him to respect others. He heard the same lessons from neighbors up and down the street, thanks to the family atmosphere of the commu-nity.

He graduated from B.F. Terry High School and returned there in late August to fi lm a public service announcement stressing the importance of getting vac-

cinated against bacterial menin-gitis, which is required for all stu-dents attending college on a Texas campus. Two weeks later, after high-fi ving the Jackson students as they left the assembly, Pittman refl ected on the time he’s spent back in his hometown.

“I don’t look at it as giving back,” he said. “I see it as a gift be-ing passed down. The community gave it to me, and I just pass it on. I want these kids to say, ‘Dex-ter made it, coming from a small town. I want to make it, too.’”

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The former Texas Longhorn is working toward a graduate degree with the uni-versity – he has just fi ve classes left – and is rapidly seeing his own dreams come to fruition. Pittman was drafted by the Heat in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft. In a matter of weeks, free agents Chris Bosh and LeBron James joined Dw-yane Wade in Miami, and Pittman found himself on the most star-loaded team in recent memory.

Pittman appeared in two games for the Heat during his rookie campaign in be-tween playing in the NBA Development League, where he worked on getting used to the speed of the professional game and missing time due to knee surgery.

James calls Pittman regularly to re-mind him the defending Eastern Confer-ence champions will need him and his big, physical skill set in the future. “I was blessed to be able to sit back and learn this year,” Pittman said. “Next time, I’ll be playing.”

Even with the dream of competing in the NBA alongside superstars like Wade and James now being realized, Pittman doesn’t feel like he’s done as far as goals go – he has his eyes on coaching at Terry when his playing days are fi nished. FBF

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ful Texas sky over the arenas where I spend a large portion of my day. I live and volunteer at Sienna Stables right here in Fort Bend. But, I am no ordi-nary volunteer there. I am a 20-year-old quarter horse, and I help persons with disabilities enjoy the thrill of therapeu-tic horseback riding. I do this through a marvelous organization called SIRE.

Four days a week, I get to spend hours at a time with children and adults who have physical and/or men-tal disabilities. They’re quite a diverse bunch of people and range in age from 4 to more than 80. They are some of the most amazing persons you will ever meet, and their spirit and determina-tion inspires all of us volunteers! I ab-solutely love working with these riders knowing that I’m helping them over-come what some people would call their “limitations.”

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gait, I am quite popular with these folks, especially those who have trouble with balance. I’ve learned to be in tune with what my riders are doing and feel-ing so that they can stay safe and bene-fit from my movement. Though it’s hard work and sometimes uncomfortable to have riders who shift in their saddle a lot, I’m always patient and kind to the riders because I know that they often can’t help it, and I know that the longer they ride me, the better they will get at staying calm and maintaining balance.

I love all the games and courses we get to do, but the best part of my job is all the love I get from the riders, instructors, and other (human) vol-unteers. And, I take special pride in having been named “SIRE Horse of the Year” for 2010. Come on by, and watch me work!

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In 2010, the Central Fort Bend Cham-ber Alliance celebrated 100 years of service to the Fort Bend business community. In 2011, the Chamber is celebrating the start of another century of value, service and the promotion of positive growth within our region.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Chamber’s Annual Celebration Ball, presented this year by Legacy Ford and Kevin Patton State Farm, will recognize the member businesses, organizations and individu-als who are the backbone of not only the Chamber but the business community. The black-tie affair is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond.

The Ball will commence with a cock-tail reception and silent auction, followed by seated dinner and a live auction. The dance fl oor will remain open until mid-night.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $600 and individual reservations start at $150 for Chamber members. For more information about the 2011 Celebration Ball, call 281-342-5464, stop by the offi ce at 4120 Ave. H (Hwy. 90) in Rosenberg, or visit www.CFBCA.org.

2011 Celebration BallSet for November 12 at

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Celebration Ball Committee members Blake Greer; Presenting Sponsor Kevin Patton, Kevin Patton State Farm; Margaret Patton; Juliana Ewer; Presenting Sponsor Ron Ewer, Legacy Ford; Board of Directors Vice-Chair Tom Crayton, CPA; and Derek Finley, WJ Interests.

Please visit www.honoramericanheroes.com to reserve your sponsorship and seats at the GALA or call Rick Miller at 281-494-7471 for information.

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Fort Bend Regional Council on Sub-stance Abuse, Inc. for over ten years has performed puppet shows to elementary students throughout Fort Bend Coun-ty. The performances begin October 17 and run through October 28, 2011. The “Don’t Say YES When You Really Mean NO!” puppet shows, performed by FBRC staff, teaches the dangers of smoking, why you should say NO, and how you can say NO, through sing-a-longs. The show also covers bullying, peer pressure and refusal skills.

Fort Bend Regional Council has served Fort Bend County for 35 years striving for the goal that young people grow up drug free. Through our mis-sion of providing families and individu-als substance abuse prevention, educa-tion and treatment services they need for positive change for themselves and the community, FBRC’s youth counsel-ors are on 35 school campuses where they teach students the skills to stand against the immeasurable pressure to try drugs.

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Jack Fredrickson, Trever Nehls & Carter Fredrickson

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ber of Commerce, each Farmers Market at Imperial will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. rain or shine.

Situated in front of the Imperial Sug-ar silos and historic Char House, a mas-sive covered pavilion will be fi lled with artisans and local growers including the likes of Georgia’s Farm to Market, which will offer shoppers locally raised, grass-fed and natural meats, a selec-tion of gluten and allergy-free items and fresh baked artisan breads.

Visitors can also purchase local cheeses, fresh baked goods, jam, honey,

Debuts with Produce Fresh From the Field, Local Crafts, Cooking Demos, Live Music and More

When is a tomato not just an-other tomato? When it’s available for purchase fresh

from the fi eld at a neighborhood Farm-ers Market.

Now residents of Sugar Land and beyond can enjoy the freshest-tasting produce and view one-a-kind arts and crafts at the Farmers Market at Impe-rial, located at 198 Kempner near High-way 90 at Highway 6, to be held every Saturday beginning October 1 through December 10.

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fresh-cut fl owers and more. Live music and appearances by the Sugar Land Skeeters mascot are planned, turning this traditional Farmers Market into a festival of food and fun. Plus, the fi rst 100 shoppers on October 1, opening day of the Farmers Market at Imperial will receive free Farmers Market tote bags courtesy of St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugar Land.

Three of the region’s top chefs will also appear at the Farmers Market and More at Imperial to perform cooking demonstrations and provide an up-close


look at how they use fresh-from-the-fi eld items to prepare their award-win-ning cuisine. Chef Andrew Larue with Abuso Catering will present his ap-proach to the fi nest in fresh cuisine on Saturday, October 8. Chef Frederic Per-rier from AURA, renowned for his mas-tery of French classical and bistro cook-ing, will appear October 22 while Chef Randy Evans, who relies on the fl avors of Texas at his new restaurant, Haven, will appear November 12.

“We researched and visited other Farmers Markets around the country and have taken the best aspects of each to make sure this events benefi ts both Sugar Land residents and local ven-dors,” said Keri Schmidt, president of the Fort Bend Chamber.

In addition to the growing number of vendors, the ten-week event has at-tracted additional sponsors: Enchanted Forest and Enchanted Gardens, two family-owned and operated plant nurs-eries located in Richmond.

Enchanted Forest and Enchanted Gardens will each offer a selection of seasonal holiday items, home accesso-ries and vintage pieces from their gift shops as well as shrubs, herbs, fruit trees, roses and other fl owering plants.

“The Imperial project is tailor-made for a gathering such as a Farmers Mar-ket event,” said Shay Shafi e, general manager of Imperial Sugar Land. “Cre-ating a community gathering place is a big part of the role Imperial will play for years to come.”

Vendors interested in participat-ing in the Farmers Market at Imperial should contact Gail Best at [email protected] and (281) 491-0800 or Mary Von Tungeln at [email protected]. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Imperial Sugar Land’s park-like set-ting, with picnic tables under sprawl-ing oak trees, allows visitors to enjoy their locally grown food purchases while gathering with friends neighbors. Plus, free, on-site parking provides easy ac-cess to the market.

Stay up to date as new vendors are added by visiting www.ImperialSugar-Land.com/FarmersMarket. FBF

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Twenty years ago, Fort Bend Coun-ty’s population was half of what it is today. Shops and restaurants were

much more limited, as was the availability of live symphonic music.

All that changed in the summer of 1992 when Sugar Lakes’ resident Kai Yuen Choi, encouraged by his wife Jose-phine, announced the formation of the Sugar Land Community Orchestra. As the group expanded beyond Sugar Land, it was renamed in 1995 to the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra.

Choi, who at the time served as choir and orchestra conductor at Houston Chi-nese Church, saw the orchestra as a way for non-professional musicians to get to-gether and play. “Many of our members played in band and orchestra when they were in school and they’ve missed it,” he

was quoted as saying in an August 1992 Houston Chronicle article.

While actively recruiting musicians, the orchestra fi rst played for a Fort Bend

Season Opener October 16 at Stafford Centre

Fort Bend Symphony Celebrates 20 Years

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra members capture the mood of their 20th season opener, In An English Garden, set for October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre. From left, Diana Quam, violin; Rufus Chaney, French horn; Joe Mack, bass; and Marilyn Conger, clarinet and a founding member of FBSO. (Photo by Coleman Locke)

Habitat for Humanity house blessing on June 20, 1992. Expanding to approximate-ly 50 musicians, the orchestra opened its fi rst season on November 14 of that same year, performing at Rogers Auditorium adjacent to Dulles High School. The free concert featured works of Brahms, Ros-sini and Tchaikovsky. A second concert, in April 1993, completed the fi rst season.

Today, FBSO is still composed of vol-unteer musicians who have played since childhood and enjoy making music togeth-er. They work in healthcare, oil and gas, education and retail businesses. FBSO’s regular concert season has expanded to include four concerts at the Stafford Cen-tre, a free concert performed at Sugar Land Town Square and other concerts as announced.

In recent years, musical quality has soared and concerts have come to include a brilliant mix of well-known classical compositions and popular tunes. Guest musicians and artistic touches visually engage FBSO’s audiences, which have grown from a few hundred in its early years to over 1,000 for sold-out concerts at the Stafford Centre.

Retired banker Ben Carter won tickets to the Fort Bend Symphony several years ago and after the fi rst concert became a season subscriber.

“My wife and I like music and were im-pressed by the quality and variety of the


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M iss Kristyn Courtney Glenn and Mr. Tyler Scott McFarland were

united in marriage on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at six o’clock in the evening at House Plantation. The double-ring ceremony was offi ciated by Pastor Barry Jeffries. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception with dinner and dancing.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Glenn of Fulshear, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Irvin Deorsam and the late Mrs. Berniece Deorsam of Copperas Cove, Texas and Mrs. Dorothy Glenn and the late Mr. J. M. Glenn, Jr. of Valley Mills, Texas.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry McFarland of Humble, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McFarland of Lafayette, Louisiana and Mrs. Catherine Navarra and the late Mr. Samuel T. Navarra of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a Maggie Sotterro design. The intricately-laced ivory gown featured a high mandarin keyhole back and a fi shtail train fi nished with scalloped edging. Swarovski crystals were delicately sprinkled throughout with rich, decorative beading at the empire waist. She carried a bouquet of lavender roses, cream roses, deep purple orchids and green hydrangeas.

Serving as maid of honor was Ms. Becky Bouboulis of Houston, Texas. Bridesmaids were Ms. Meredith Rios of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Kelli Evans of Sugar Land, Texas and Ms. Laura Edwards of Port Lavaca, Texas. Ms. Amelia Dawson, cousin of the bride, served as fl ower girl. House party attendants were Mrs. Stacie Dawson of Axtell, Texas, and Mrs. Casey Smith of Oakwood, Texas, both cousins of the bride.

Serving as best man was the groom’s broth-er, Mr. Barrett McFarland, of Tomball, Texas. Groomsmen were Mr. Alfred Boustany of Lafay-ette, Louisiana, Mr. Ben Latiolais of Lafayette, Louisiana and Mr. Brandon Benoit of Carencro, Louisiana. The ring bearer was Mr. Jayce Glenn, cousin of the bride. Mr. Matt Latiolais and Mr. Darren Robichaux served as ushers.

Kristyn is a 2005 graduate of Clements High School in Sugar Land and a 2009 graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, with a specialization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She is in her third year of teaching 2nd grade, deaf and hard of hearing, students at Calvert Elementary School in Houston.

Tyler is a 2004 graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette, Louisiana and a 2010 graduate of ITT Technical Institute in Houston. He received an Associate Degree in Computer Drafting and Design and is currently employed as a well planner by PathFinder, a Schlumberger company, in Houston.

The couple spent their honeymoon in Durango, Colorado. They now reside in north Houston with their dog, Rocky.

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music at the Fort Bend Symphony,” said Carter. “If you live in Fort Bend County and like concert music, you can enjoy our own community orchestra right here in Fort Bend.”

Carter went on to say, “The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra adds to the culture of the community by exposing residents to an important element of the arts.”

Like Carter, you can be part of FBSO’s 20th anniversary – A Season of Surprises – by becoming a season subscriber. Ticket packages for the four-concert series are $40 (balcony), $60 (orchestra level) and $100 (box seat). Discounts are provided for seniors, students and military. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, but must have reserved seats. Tickets may be ordered at www.fbso.org or by calling 281.276.9642. FBF

In An English Garden October 16, 2011

Music from Walton, Elgar,Vaughan-Williams and The Beatles

Deck the Halls December 4, 2011

Featuring holiday favorites

Far Away PlacesFebruary 19, 2012

Music from around the world

On BroadwayMay 20, 2012

Favorite Broadway hits

All concerts are at 2 p.m.at the Stafford Centre.

More information and tickets at fbso.org or call 281.276.9642.

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra

20th AnniversarySeason of Surprises

Real Wedding Announcements

Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations

Family Fun in Fort Bend!

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Rosenberg’s BOO-bergSaturday, October 29 | 10 am – Midnight

Seabourne Creek Nature, 3831 TX 36 S, RosenbergRosenberg will hold its annual free Boo-berg event for children age 10 and younger at

Seabourne Creek Nature. Children may come in costume and must be accompanied by an adult. There will be carnival games, sack races, Hula Hoop contests, fi tness challenges, Halloween activities, prizes and treats plus free snow cones. Visit www.RosenbergEvents.com.

City of Missouri City’s Boo in the RunSaturday, October 29 | 5 – 7 pm

Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd., Missouri CityDress your child up in his/her favorite costume and come walk the free candy trail.

Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to bring their own containers to collect goodies.Parking will be available at Thurgood Marshall High School, adjacent to Buffalo Run

Park. If you are interested in hosting a trail station, e-mail [email protected].

Sugar Land’s Halloween Town in Sugar Land Town Square Sunday, October 30 | 4 – 8 pm

Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Town Center Blvd., Sugar LandAll little witches, superheroes, princesses and other creative characters are invited

to bring their families, friends and pets for this evening of friendly surprises.Festive Halloween characters will roam Town Square inviting children to participate

in several activity stations and attractions provided by local organizations and businesses. Children and pets are invited to enter the costume contest in the following

categories: 3 years and under, 4 – 7 years, 8 – 11 years, adults and pets. Categories are limited to the fi rst 30 contestants.

For information, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov or call 281-275-2885.

Riverstone’s Heart and Sole 5K and Boo Bash Saturday, October 15 | 8 am

Riverstone, 4855 Riverstone Blvd., Missouri CityBenefi tting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. Racers, supporters and the general

public are invited to the post-race Boo Bash, which will include midway games with prizes, an infl atable obstacle course, dunking booth, high-striker game to test strength and more. Children and adults can vie for top honors in a costume contest and two disc jockeys will keep the atmosphere lively. Food will be available on-site for purchase.

For information, visit www.riverstone.com or call 713-817-6427.

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Riverstone is opening the doors on more than 25 available homes in the community during the Open Home Spectacular, Oct. 8-23. Homes in a variety of prices and styles can be toured during the event, including those in newly opened neighborhoods.

This October, Riverstone is welcom-ing the public to a community-wide event that will showcase the many housing styles available in the Fort Bend development.

During the Open Homes Spectacu-lar, Oct. 8-23, more than 25 homes will be on tour throughout Riverstone, in-cluding those in the community’s new-est neighborhoods.

“Riverstone is experiencing tremen-dous growth this year,” said Tom Wil-cox, the community’s general manager. “This event will be particularly excit-ing as it literally opens the doors on everything we have introduced during 2011.”

Just some of the neighborhoods opening in Riverstone this year include Nandina, which features patio homes by Darling Homes on 65-foot proper-ties; The Orchard, a wooded neighbor-hood with homes by David Weekley and Trendmaker; Shadow Glen, which features homes by Highland and Perry Homes; and Sweetbriar, a neighbor-hood of 55-foot homesites by Newmark Homes and Perry Homes. Silver Grove is Riverstone’s newest neighborhood, which offers semi-custom homes from

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Toll Brothers and Partners in Building.Other builders in Riverstone are

Ashton Woods Homes, Coventry Homes, Meritage Homes and Wes-tin Homes. Also in Riverstone are The Manors townhomes and custom builders Bayou Bend Homes, Christo-pher Sims Custom Homes, Peterson Homebuilders, Sterling Classic Homes and Westport. Prices are from the $200,000s to the millions.

Also underway in Riverstone this year is the extension of University Bou-levard, which will connect Highway 6

and U.S. 59 when the segment opens late next year.

Riverstone is located at Highway 6, three miles south of U.S. 59, and offers easy access to several major thorough-fares, including the Fort Bend Park-way. Abundant dining and shopping choices are just minutes away, includ-ing First Colony’s booming Town Cen-ter.

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Pat Hebert was honored by many friends and family on the occasion of her 70th birthday.

If you’ve been around Fort Bend pol-itics or charities for very long, and if you were in town, then you were at

Pat Hebert’s birthday party last month. Everybody else was at the Safari venue to wish Pat a Happy Birthday!

Pat is a long-time secretary of the Fort Bend Republican Party and is also the wife of Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert. She has been involved in many charities and community activities over the years-the Fort Bend Museum and Fort Bend Seniors to name just two. In fact, when the Heberts fi rst moved to Fort Bend over 25 years ago, Bob was working hard so it fell to Pat to partici-pate in the community activities. Many people knew Pat long before they knew Bob.

Long-time friend Mike O’Connell served as Master of Ceremonies of the birthday event and regaled the audience with stories about Bob and Pat’s early years including tending to water district leaks before a banquet in formal clothes with Pat holding the fl ash-light and Bob at the bottom of a hole.

When Bob fi nally got the microphone after O’Connell’s presentation, he jokingly said if Mike O’Connell ever had a birthday, someone should get him a watch.

Pat introduced all the couple’s chil-dren and grandchildren who were all in attendance. The Hebert’s children are all daughters and all their daughters have sons only. It’s obvious how much her grandsons love Pat so there was probably a little spoiling going on over the years!

Pat and Bob have both made com-munity service a large part of their lives and it was gratifying to see the number of people who came out to honor Pat on her birthday. Pat chose to have people donate food or cash for her birthday present which she donated to fi ve different organizations including The Second Mile Catholic Chari-ties, The Mamie George Community Cen-ter, Helping Hands, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, and East Fort Bend Human Needs. She donated 400 pounds to each of the fi ve organizations and $200 each, all presents she received from the community. What a great way to celebrate your birthday – sharing with others!

Bob & Pat Hebert with long time friends Tom & Sandy Brown & Diane & Jim Moore.

U.S. Congressman Pete Olson & his lovely wife Nancy with the Heberts, Pat & Bob.

All of the family took a bow: Travis, Ernie & Cindy Layman, Hannah Bryce, Nick, Kenny, Bud & Shelley Hannes & Kristen, Ray, Robbie & Patsey McKnight.

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Birthday girl Pat Hebert, daughter Shelley Hannes & grandson Kenny Hannes.

Mike O’Connell alternately told funny stories about Pat and then told of her

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Pat donated 2010 pounds of food to various local charities in addition to $1000 collected at the birthday party. Bob helped out with the donations.


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By Nick Nicholson

Nick Nicholson is the Film and Entertainment Critic for CNN Radio, the Fort Bend Star, Fort Bend Focus, Pearland Focus as well as Focus on Women. In addition, his reviews can be seen and heard in numerous other print/media outlets in Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Nicholson is in great demand as a speaker to both public and civic organizations on the subject of fi lm and the entertainment industry. He is the co-founder of the Houston Film Critics Society and is currently the President of the organization.

Houston lawyer Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is not only profoundly tal-ented, but also profoundly addicted to a secret, reckless lifestyle. In contrast, his longtime friend and business partner, Paul Danziger (co-

director Mark Kassen), is a straight laced and responsible family man. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law fi rm is getting by on Mike’s genius, Paul’s practicality, and fi nancial support from good friend Daryl (Jesse L. Martin), who refers cases deemed too small by his high-powered fi rm. Danziger is hap-py in a small pond of injuries and accidents but Weiss is seeking bigger fi sh.

Weiss and Danziger agree to meet with Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who was pricked by a needle contaminated with HIV while on the job. With her health deteriorating rapidly, Vicky wants help getting her friend’s (Marshall Bell) invention, “Safety Point” syringes, into 2,000 hospitals to pro-tect health care workers from the fate that found her. But subject to the whim of a corrupt system, the hospitals are resistant to anything new--even some-thing that would save lives. Weiss is moved by Vicky’s strife and eager to take on a cause that would benefi t thousands of people every year, while Danziger, content with their usual caseload, is reluctant, knowing the payout on a case like this may never come. But unable to stay strong in the face of Weiss’ te-nacity, Danziger gives in, and very quickly, they are managing the antitrust litigation on Vicky’s behalf. It’s not long before the partners are in over their heads. Finally fed up with his manic lifestyle, Weiss’ wife leaves him, and his once manageable drug habit, which used to give him an edge in preparing for a case and in court, spirals out of control. In the meantime, Danziger can barely keep their offi ce afl oat and worries what will happen to his growing family.

As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and phar-maceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move

in on the defense. Even with a senator (Kate Burton) on their side and a whistle blower (Michael Biehn) coming forward, they fi nd themselves out of their league against powerful, wealthy attorney Nathaniel Price (Brett Cullen). Price’s reach seems limitless, as he is able to coax Daryl’s fi rm into withdrawing its support of Weiss and Danziger and ultimately intimidates the senator as well. The layers of the case keep growing and things become even more dire when Vicky’s battle with AIDS takes a turn for the worse, and the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers’ partnership, their business, and even their very lives to the break-ing point.

Puncture is a powerful fi lm on all fronts. The brilliant story and incredible direction, coupled with strong performances from the en-tire cast, leave very little to be negative about regarding this fi lm. Chris Evans deserves an award for his depiction of Mike Weiss, simple as that. Puncture is full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Once you think you know what is going to happen, you fi nd out you’re wrong - again! Not for the weak of mind, nor for young kids, Puncture is a defi nite must see for anyone that enjoys cerebral pictures. Filmed in Houston, this began as an independent Texas fi lm and grew into something that hits a home run! H

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On August 13, 2011, the award-win-ning Austin Angels celebrated the induc-tion of new members in ceremonies held at Stephen F. Austin High School. The rookie class this year is made up of 21 young ladies from Austin High School. The Austin Angels are the dance team at Stephen F. Austin High School.

According to Betsy Heathcock, direc-tor, and Kristina Taman, assistant direc-tor of the Austin Angels, “The Austin An-gels are successful for many reasons. The Angel’s creed is to work hard, and be the best. The slogan that we use at the end of every one of our practices is ‘Everything you do matters.’”

The Angels realize everything they do and think affects the people in their lives, and their reactions, in turn, affect others. Therefore, they also believe in community service. The Austin Angels work in con-

junction with AHS DECA, Travis Belles Dance Team and the Austin Bulldog Band to sponsor the Tracie Lynne Hester Life Donor Scholarship Walk scheduled for October 29, 2011 and provide an An-gel Junior Clinic for younger girls to learn about dance and what it means to be part of a team.

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The Sugar Land Skeeters released de-tails of the main scoreboards at StarTex Power Field. The scoreboards are being supplied by TS Sports based in Dallas.

The two main scoreboards will consist of an old-fashioned, manually-operated scoreboard in the left field wall, modeled after the manually-operated scoreboard in Fenway Park’s Green Monster, and an eight-story, high definition video board towering high above center field.

“We wanted to give StarTex Power Field the character that only a manually-operated scoreboard can provide,” said Matt O’Brien, Skeeters President. “Not to mention the great summer jobs that it can provide. But, we also wanted to give the ballpark a unique state-of-the-art ‘Texas sized’ high definition video system as well.”

The center field video board will soar almost 100 feet above the playing field, and will be one of the largest video boards in the minor leagues. The video board will

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feature the names and logos of four of the Founding Corporate Partners of the Skee-ters: StarTex Power, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Coca-Cola and Republic Servic-es. The video screen will provide replays, highlights, statistics, in-game promo-tions, and other features during Skeeters’

games. It is also capable of showing full size movies as well as video during other events at the ballpark.

About the Sugar Land Skeeters: The Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team, led by Manager and for-mer Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, will play in the $35 million-dollar StarTex Power Field, which is being constructed by the City of Sugar Land and the Skee-ters at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A. The Sugar Land Skeeters will play 70 regular season home games annually, starting with the 2012 season which begins in April, 2012. Star-Tex Power Field will play host to a mul-titude of other sporting events, including football, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading and band competitions, as well as concerts, group outings and scout sleepovers.

The Skeeters may be reached at www.SugarLandSkeeters.com or by calling 281.240.HITS (4487).


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The history of teacakes spans hundreds of years, and in different cultures, the teacake isn’t always the same.

A popular staple descending from African American cul-ture, teacakes were initially made over an open fire. The pastry derives from tea sandwiches and cakes from the early 1800’s when having tea was common. In northern England, a teacake is a round bread roll which is cut in half to make sandwiches. In other parts of England, a teacake is a light, sweet, yeast-based bun containing dried fruits, most usually currants, sultanas or peel. It is typically split, toasted, but-tered, and served with tea.

In Sweden, the word for teacake (tekaka) refers to a sweet-ened, wheat soda bread, resembling an Irish farl and served warm with butter and jam and often, cheese. In the South-eastern United States, a teacake is a traditional dense, large cookie made with sugar, butter, eggs, flour, milk, and flavor-ing. In Australia, a teacake is typically a heavier sponge cake.

Now, this may make you hungry for dessert, but no wor-ries, the Teacake Factory is here! New to Sugar Land, the Teacake Factory has over ten years of baking experience and a friendly staff to serve you. The Teacake Factory serves lunch (sandwiches, chips and teacakes) along with many fla-vored teas, coffees, pies, over twenty different flavors of cup-cakes and signature cakes.

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Join the TexasFeast World Series of Poker Tournament on Saturday, Oc-tober 22 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Have a great time, good food, music and camaraderie. Don’t know how to play or feel you don’t know the game well enough? No worries, you will be playing with others of similar ability and as-sistance will be there.

On Monday, October 24, join the TexasFeast Golf Tournament at Riverbend Country Club. The event begins at 12:30 with a shotgun start. Register and enjoy lunch starting at 11:00. Sponsorships and Hole sponsors are available. Dinner only tickets are available for $25.00 and entry fees are $125.00 for individuals and $450.00 per team.

Both events benefit the Fort Bend County Veterans Society. For more in-formation, call Tom Parks at (713) 817-3766 or email [email protected].

TexasFeast Board Members: (Standing L to R) Fermin Carrasco, Leslie Woods, Burke Randolph and Tony Smith. Sitting (L to R) PJ Nelson, Lenny Leassear and Rick Childs. Rick Childs and Burke Randolph of primary sponsor and underwriter Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

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Fort Bend Cares, a charitable foun-dation, has announced that Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital will be the presenting sponsor for its February 11, 2012 dinner dance fundraiser – Road Trip to RIO: The Ultimate Lounge Experience.

Fluor’s large cafeteria will be trans-formed into a Carnivale-themed paradise with a delectable array of food from local restaurants, music for dancing, silent and live auctions and casino style games to add to the fun.

Sponsorships are available at the fol-lowing levels: $7500, $5000 and $2500. Individual tickets are priced at $75.

Fort Bend Cares supports organiza-tions and programs that serve disad-vantaged children and youth. For more information or to become a sponsor, call 832-392-1983 or visit www.FortBend-Cares.org.About Memorial Hermann Sugar Land:

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is a full-service acute care facility that brings the latest medical technology and exper-tise to our community. Recently named as one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation by Thomson Reuters, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is the only hospital in Fort Bend County to achieve this distinction. Visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713.222.CARE.

Jim Brown, Chief Executive Offi cer of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital; Jill Curtis, Executive Director of Fort Bend Cares and Dr. Scott Breeze, Chairman of the Board, Fort Bend Cares, toast to their upcoming event. Picture by Mary Favre.

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Firethorne will host the 19th Annual Katy Triathlon at Firethorne Sunday, Oc-tober 30, 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. The USA Tri-athlon-sanctioned race, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, will be positioned in and around the 1,400-acre Firethorne residential community on FM 1463, near the crossroads of the I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway in Katy/Fulshear.

The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne en-compasses a 16-mile bike race, a three-mile run and a 500-meter swim in Lake Firethorne. Rotary Club of Katy has sponsored the Katy race for more than 10 years, according to President-Elect Dr. Ralph Brock. The Club organizes more than 40 of its own member-volunteers, in addition to helpers from Cinco Ranch High School FBLA, Rotary Interact Club and Boy Scouts to orchestrate the Katy Triathlon.

The cycling route for adults will in-clude sections of FM 1463 and US Hwy.

90 within the Katy city limits.Katy Triathlon registration is open

and continues through October 25. The complete fee structure and deadlines are posted on the event website, www.katytri-athlon.com.

The Rotary Club of Katy donates event proceeds to the Katy Rotary Fund, which supports local charities for their work in providing essential health, recreation and educational services to children in Katy ISD. In July, the Rotary Fund awarded $21,000 in scholarships, $1,500 each to 14 graduating seniors from the district’s six high schools. Race sponsorships, un-derwriters and in-kind underwriters are available. For information, call Vicki Rao at 281-391-3655.

Firethorne is located 15 miles west of Houston’s Energy Corridor. To tour Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463. Call 281-395-1440 or visit www.fi rethorne.info.

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The fi rst annual Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital Art Contest started last September 12, and will accept entries un-til November 5, 2011. This year’s theme is focused on ‘My Healthy Pet.’ Children ages 12 years-old and under in the Sugar Land/South West Houston area are in-vited to submit artwork expressing how kids in Sugar Land can keep their pets healthy. Children might address exercise, training, or what makes their pet happy.

This year’s competition is kicking-off the 25 year anniversary open house cel-ebration at Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital, where children can assist in ‘teddy bear surgery.’ The open house will feature interactive stations throughout the hospital to engage children and com-munity members in learning about how to keep your pet happy and healthy.

One Grand Prize will be awarded in each of the following categories:

Ages 5-under - $100 Toys R Us Gift CardAges 6-8 - $100 Toys R Us Gift CardAges 9-12 - $100 Best Buy Gift CardWinners will be selected on strength

of artwork, focus on contest theme and originality. Winners will be announced on November 12 at the Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital open house.

Art contest guidelines include:• All entries must deal with the theme

‘My Healthy Pet’ in some fashion. The artwork can be of any medium (water color, acrylic, plaster, fabric, chalk, etc.) but must be submitted on a 16 x 20 sheet of poster board. Poster elements may in-clude photos, drawings, and text.

• The applicants name, birth date, name of a parent or guardian, address and phone number, school, and teacher must be written on the back of each entry. Only ONE entry per applicant.

All entries must be received by NOON on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Please drop off entries at Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital, 2627 Cordes Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479. For more information, call (281) 980-3737, or visit our website at www.lexingtonpethospital.com/art. FBF


Pictured are (front row) Julie Baddrick, Barbara Williams, Liz Hawk, Terri Kurkjian; Lucy Maldonado, Essie Burgess,

Kristl Story, Jody Tancred, Patricia Garmon, Sharon Carroll, Miche Broussard, Pennie DeGroot, Maureen Ambrocik, Mary

Anne Talab, Teresa Humphreys & Deb Hernandez.For information, please call 281-980-9812.

St. Laurence Ladies Guild to Host “Shop ‘til you Drop” October 20th

Santikos Theatres Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Palladium, which will feature 22 oversize screens, restaurant and in-theatre dining, and other unique features, will seat 5,000 and will open late summer/early fall 2012.

Rob Fondren, Jeff Wiley, Jan-Michael Jenkins, James Patterson, Adrienne DelGiorno, David Holmes, Gary Gillen, Bill Dostal,

Vincent Morales, Jr. and Dave Cannon.

George Library 25 Year Anniversary & Celebration

Jacqueline Chaumette withBob & Carole Brown.

Tom McNutt, Dee Koch & Roland Adamson.

Vincent Morales, Jr. & John Zerwas.

Jerry Styner, Marcia Hollingshead & Annette Horelica.


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Fort Bend County Women’s Center Hawaiian Luau

Back Row: Susan McCann, Elaine Jorgensen, Betty Wasicek, Sue Tanzberger, Cassie

Oppman, Barbara McKown & Helene Snyder; Cathy Ebeck, Leigh Anne Tanzberger, Carole

Albers & Terri Osborn.


Gary Pearson, John Zerwas, Don Smithers & Frank Gracely.

Anthony Francis & Terry Crockett.

Eric Edmunds, Ron Reynolds & Cliff Terrell.

Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance Legislative Update

Ray Aguilar, Grace Belleza, Norma Cavazos, Jessica Kij, Jeni Scarborough,

Patti Parish-Kaminski, Lisa Fredrickson, Norma & Delfi no Loredo & Elizabeth Pace.

Oyster Creek Manor’s Meet and Greet with Focus Magazines

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant presents a check to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels for $33,794, earned through La Cocina’s 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser. Pictured are (front row) Kristin Weiss, Loretta Acosta, Rachel El-

Saadi, Andres Novoa, Angela Vasquez, Janice Perry, Johanna Compean, Belinda Davila, Ray Aguilar; Sandy Hawk, Hector

Vasquez, Doug Perry, Angelica Martinez.

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Renee Jaramillo, Brooke Livingston, Katherine Minter, Tin Salas, Alexcia Spraggon, Chi Duvan, Tanya Pal, Cherie Miller, Susie Bakus & Melissa Marroquin. To apply as a benefi ciary, visit www.fbjsl.com.

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Young patients of the orthodontic office of Dr. Dennis Halford proudly announce

that the 26th Annual Halford’s Helpers was a huge success! This unique “Summer

Camp,” offers young patients a chance to spend part of the day in the office

and participate in various activities such as greeting patients, learning orthodontic

terminology and viewing chairside procedures. The celebrated ended with food and fun at

Sugar Land’s AMC Theatre.

Rosenberg National Little League 13/14 Year Old All-Stars recently

participated in the Junior League World Series. Pictured above are (standing): Coach Richard Arriaga,

Coach Jeff Noser, Jacob Castro, Wesley Thompson, Cody Wilson,

Ray “Tito” Sanchez, Joe Fonseca, Colten Sulak, and Manager Stephen Sulak; Jeremy Arriaga, Chris Leal,

Peyton Noser, Sammy Trevino, Joshua Balba, and Jaxon Williams.

The published photos came from Press Releases submitted to Fort Bend Focusby the schools/organizations of these children.

FORT BEND KIDS CHALKBOARD

Scouts from Troop 557 of Katy had an adventurous summer, making 2 treks at Philmont Scout Ranch and a trip to Hale Scout reservation in Talihina, Oklahoma. The troop enjoyed all sorts of activities from black powder shooting

to horseback riding to rock climbing and repelling!

Nabil Punjani of Ismaili Muslim Boy Scout Troop 797 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his eagle project he completed a project given by the city of Sugar Land. He built compost bins at Municipal Court Garden and Recycle Center. Nabil devotes a significant amount of his personal time by volunteering in community services.by volunteering in community services.community services.


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The Dulles High School Dolls Dance Team hosted its annual Junior Doll Clinic at Dulles High School on September 17. Students from

kindergarten through 12 attended, taking dance classes, playing games, and even put on performance at the end of the day.

Four athletes from Champion Gymnastics Academy in Katy will compete in the 2011 Regional Future Stars Competition in Austin on November 5. If they qualify, the boys will advance to the National

Future Stars Competition at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado from December 3-5. Last year, Khalil Jackson placed 4th at the National Future Stars Competition and

earned a place on the Future Stars National Team. Pictured are Curtis Chang, Khalil Jackson, Liam McQuillan, and Noah Duran.

First Colony Swim Team’s Simone Manuel was selected to represent USA Swimming in Lima, Peru at the 2011 World Junior Championships. Simone placed 4th in the 100 freestyle and was a member

of the gold medal winning 400m freestyle relay! The relay also set a new World

Junior Championships meet record. Simone is also the USA Junior National Champion

in the 100 Free.

Congratulations to TJ Petrosewicz of Richmond for his 6th place finish in the Y12 Men’s Epee division at the USA Fencing’s

North American Cup National Championships held in Reno, Nevada. TJ’s top eight

finish ranked him 12th nationally in the Y12 Men’s Epee division. TJ fences with Fort Bend Fencing Academy and is coached by

Manuel S. Rodriguez, with assistance from coaches Dillon S. Smith and Jonathan Bibb.



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1stSATURDAY, 9 – 11 AMSATURDAY WITH THE MASTER GARDENERSVisit 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens. Park in front of the Agriculture Center, 1402 Band Rd. in Rosenberg.Visit www.fbmg.com.

1stSATURDAY, 7 – 10 PMPINK LIGHTING IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESSMD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land will light the Plaza and fountain in Sugar Land Town Square pink during the free Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra performance. Physicians and staff will be on hand to pass out free educational materials and pink glow necklaces to spread the light of breast cancer awareness and hope. Visit www.MDAnderson.org/SugarLand.

4thTUESDAY, 9 AM – 3:30 PMMASTER GARDENER CLASSESClass meets Tuesday and Wednesday through October 26th. Tuition is $200 per person. Visit www.fbmg.com.

4thTUESDAY, 10 AMFORT BEND FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS BOOKWORMSAt the Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Chitra Banarjee Divakaruni, author of One Amazing Thing, will be in attendance . Call 281-437-6222.

4thTUESDAY, 6:30 – 7:15 PMFORT BEND BOY’S CHOIR MUSIC MAGIC ADVENTUREEight-week enrichment program for six and seven-year-old boys at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd. in Missouri City. Visit www.fbbctx.org.

4th & 11thTUESDAY, 7:30 – 9:30 PMSQUARE DANCE CLUB A free introduction to Square Dancing at Faith Lutheran Church, 800 Brooks Street. Call 281-438-5064.

8thSATURDAY, 10 AM – 12:30 PMCELEBRATE CZECH HERITAGE DAYAt George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Enjoy singing, dancing and music. Call 281-341-2677.

8thSATURDAY, 10 AM – 2 PMSUGAR LAND HERITAGE HIKEBegin at 198 Kempner St. and walk through old downtown Sugar Land, the historic Hill neighborhood, the Heritage Foundation offi ces, and see a restored 1919 Model T fi re truck! The hike lasts an hour and a half and is free for ages 12 and under, $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and up. Visit www.slheritage.org.

8thSATURDAY, 12 – 5 PMREADING ROUND UP CARNIVAL At Antoinette Reading Junior High, 8101 FM 762 in Richmond. Enjoy activities such as a dunking booth, rock climbing wall, game trailer, bungee trampoline and more. Visit www.readingpto.org.

9thSUNDAY, 9 AM – 7 PMHOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ANNUAL FESTIVALFree family event at 1510 Fifth St. in Missouri City. Enjoy rides and games, food and raffl e. Call 281-438-2629.

10thMONDAY, 12 – 1:30 PMCRAFT TIME AT FRUITY YOGURTFree craft time kids with a purchase of $3 or more of frozen yogurt. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy crafts with your kids. Located at 4645 Highway 6, Suite D, in Sugar Land. RSVP at 281-302-5579.

12thWEDNESDAY, 5:30 – 9 PMAUSTIN TAKES FLIGHTDinner and silent auction benefi tting the Austin High School Angels Dance Team at Austin High School, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive in Sugar Land. Everyone is invited and entry to the auction is free. Visit www.austinbulldogband.org or e-mail [email protected].

14thFRIDAY, 12 – 5 PMSKIN HEALTH & BEAUTY EVENTAt Sugar Land Plastic Surgery, 13135 Dairy Ashford Rd, Suite 530 in Sugar Land. Fall in love with your skin again. Free skin analysis and customized treatment plan. Call 281-980-8000 or visit www.MyBodySurgeon.com.

15thSATURDAY, 8 – 11 AMFORT BEND PARENTS OF MULTIPLES GARAGE SALEFind infant, toddler, children’s and maternity clothing, shoes, toys, cribs, furniture, strollers, car seats, toys and more! Held at Parkway United Methodist Church, 5801 New Territory Blvd in Sugar Land. Visit www.fbpom.org.

15thSATURDAY, 9 AM – 4 PMPICK-A-DILLY CRAFTS FAIRHeld at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy. Enjoy craft booths, a silent auction, pumpkin patch, bake sale and great food. Visit www.stpkaty.org.

20thTHURSDAY, 7 – 8 PMMASTER GARDENER MEETINGHear Chris Wiesinger, owner of The Southern Bulb Co., speak about planting and caring for bulbs at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Visit www.fbmg.com.


22ndSATURDAY, 9 AM – 5 PMTEXIAN MARKET DAYS FESTIVALThis family friendly event, held at George Ranch Historical Park, is a living history festival featuring hands-on activities, war camps, battle re-enactments, historic home tours, archeological digs, food and live entertainment. Visit www.georgeranch.org.

22ndSATURDAY, 6 – 10 PMROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM’S FUNDRAISING GALAAnnual gala at the Safari Texas Ranch Ballroom in Richmond. Area residents and businesses are encouraged to attend or make a tax deductible donation. Visit www.rosenbergRRmuseum.org/gala.

22nd – 23rdSATURDAY & SUNDAY, 8 AM – 4 PMGULF COAST INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT REGATTA A free, family event celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture. Held at Brooks Lake at Fluor Corp. in Sugar Land.. Divisions for amateur and experienced teams are currently being registered. Sponsorship, vendors and volunteer opportunities are also available. Visit www.texasdragonboat.com.

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28thFRIDAY, 7 AM – 10 PMFREE SCARY FACE PANCAKES Kids 12 and under can design and dine on their own Free Scary Face Pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, and two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to create their Halloween hotcake. At participating IHOP locations. Visit www.ihop.com.

26thWEDNESDAY, 8 AMFRIENDS FOR LIFE BREAKFASTFree event hosted by the Pregnancy Resource Center at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club to raise funds and to spread their message in the community. Call 281-232-2375.

27thTHURSDAY, 5:30 PMSTEPPING OUT FOR A CAUSE WITH FOCUS ON WOMEN AND SOUTHERN SISTER DESIGNS “PINKTOBER”Enjoy cupcakes by Sweet Tooth Bakery, feather extensions by Nuance Salon, air brush pink ribbon tattoos by A Tropical Haven, and more with a portion of the proceeds benefi tting Donna Bradshaw. At 817 Third Street in Historic Downtown Rosenberg. Visit www.FOWmag.com.

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUAREwww.sugarlandtownsquare.comCall 281-313-SLTS

Thursday, October 6 & 137 – 9 p.m.Music in the Plaza

Friday, October 7 & 147 – 9 p.m.Music in the Plaza

Sunday, October 9 – Saturday, October 15Restaurant Week

Saturday, October 87 – 9 p.m.Taste of Town Square

Saturday, October 157:30 – 9:30 p.m.Movie Under The Moon

Friday, October 217 – 9 p.m.Music in the Plaza – Monster Mash

Saturday, October 2210 a.m. – 4 p.m.Jaguar Club of Houston’s Annual Concours D’Elegance Show

Friday, October 28 7 – 9 p.m.Dancing Under The Stars

Sunday, October 304 – 8 p.m.City of Sugar Land presents Halloween Town

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28thFRIDAY, 11:30 AMGOLF CLASSIC BENEFITTING CHANGING MINDS FOUNDATIONAt Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road in Houston. Registration and lunch at 11:30 am. Shotgun start at 1 pm with dinner, awards and silent auction following. Purchase an entry in the Ball Drop for $25 each and you could win a trip for two to Costa Rica! Proceeds raised will go to education and research for treatment of Down syndrome. Visit www.changingmindsfoundation.org.

Attend the 8th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta on October 22nd and 23rd. Pictured above are attendees of the Kick Off Party, at Char House Bar and Grille, with the dragon head – an item wedged on the boat comprised of a 26 member crew.


Medical Focus

If chronic neck or back pain, or other debilitating conditions of the spine are keeping you from fully participating in everyday life, relief is in sight. Method-ist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center is providing patients who suffer from neck and back pain a complete range of treatment options — all in one conve-nient location with full management of care.

It’s not uncommon for people suf-fering with back and neck pain to try many kinds of treatment without real relief, and it can be frustrating to wait many weeks for an appointment with a specialist. At the core of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center is a nurse practitioner or “navigator” who helps patients through a simpler pro-cess.

The Spine Center also includes a multidisciplinary team of physicians and health care professionals trained in providing the full range of key spinal care services, including spine surgery, pain management, neurology and phys-ical therapy.

Patients are led through a process of assessment and treatment ranging from physical therapy to aggressive non-surgical management. When nec-essary, delicate spine surgery tailored to the patient’s unique condition is available from skilled orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.

The Spine Center is located on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus with easy access off Town Center Boule-vard. Patients with physician referrals, as well as those without referrals, are

Relief from Neck and Back PainThe Spine Center Takes the Lead with Free Seminar

Affiliated Spine Center Physicians.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, in collaboration with Fort Bend and Sugar Land Exchange Club and the Sugar Land Rotary, will provide free flu shots on Saturday, October 29 to community members who participate

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Offers FREE FLU SHOTS to Benefit Santa’s Exchange

2010 Flu Shot Clinic & Community Toy Drive.

welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Meth-odist Sugar Land Hospital Spine Cen-ter, please call 281-313-BACK (2225) or email [email protected]

Free Seminar: Join a multi-disci-plinary panel of physicians from the

Methodist Sugar Land Spine Center to have your questions answered regard-ing back and neck pain on October 25 at 6:00 p.m., at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Conference Center. Seating is limited, call today to make reserva-tions. 281-274-7500. H

in Santa’s Gift Exchange. Fort Bend residents can bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from 8 a.m. to noon in exchange for a flu shot. The toys and clothing will benefit local children in


Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital awardeda Third ENERGY STAR label

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has been awarded the ENER-GY STAR label by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2011. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for en-ergy efficiency.

In an effort to reduce energy con-sumption, improve indoor air quality and create a more patient-friendly en-vironment, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land made extensive energy manage-ment changes on its campus since 2009.

“Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is pleased to accept the EPA’s ENERGY STAR label in recognition of our en-ergy efficiency efforts,” said Todd Har-vey, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital CEO. “Through this achieve-ment, we have demonstrated our com-mitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs.”

By awarding facilities the ENER-GY STAR label, the EPA recognizes facilities that meet strict energy per-formance standards. ENERGY STAR facilities must use less energy, be less expensive to operate, and emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their peers. To earn the label, facilities must be in the top 25 percent of their peers in energy efficiency according to the EPA’s energy performance scale. By improving efficiency, facilities can save energy and money and help fight climate change. Memorial Hermann

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the Fort Bend area. “We are proud to partner with the

local exchange clubs once again to provide this community offering. This is a great way for the community to stay healthy while also putting smiles on children’s faces during the holiday season,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

In 2010, Santa’s Gift Exchange pro-vided toys and clothing to more than 3,000 economically disadvantaged chil-dren in Fort Bend County. Organizers of Santa’s Gift Exchange 2011 are an-ticipating an equal or greater number of qualifying families due to recent eco-nomic downturns. “Everyone’s help is needed to meet the challenge of provid-ing toys for our children who will not have toys this year without our help,” said John Robson, Chairman of Santa’s Gift Exchange 2011. “We are looking forward to partnering with Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for a fourth year. This is a great collaboration; get a flu shot and in return you are able to give back to the children in this communi-ty,” says Steve Griffith, Exchange Club of Sugar Land President.

“Our community is well known for it’s philanthropic values so we encour-age you to participate by dropping off toys or clothing even if you have al-ready had your flu shot,” Siebenaler said.

If you would like to participate in this community event, please bring an unwrapped, new toy or clothing item to the main lobby of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital between the times of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th.

The flu vaccine is formulated to pro-vide protection against three different flu strains – H1N1, H3N2 and influen-za B. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and older with no history of egg and/or latex allergy. If you are pregnant, please visit your OB/GYN or primary care physician to have your vaccine ad-ministered. H

Sugar Land is the only hospital in Fort Bend County to achieve this designa-tion.

“Memorial Hermann is proud to participate in the Energy Star pro-gram,” said Michael Hatton, Memorial Hermann System Executive of Engi-neering. “We consider excellence in energy efficiency a compliment to our efforts to provide greater Houston area residents with the most advanced and innovative care possible. As of today, only seven hospitals in Texas and 45 nation-wide have achieved the Energy Star designation.”

The EPA is a national organization designed to protect human health and the environment by providing proven energy management strategies and free tools for public and private orga-nizations to save energy and money through increased energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.epa.gov.

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Timeless Plastic SurgeryWins Customer Satisfaction Award

Celebration Media and Talk of the Town News has awarded Timeless Plas-tic Surgery in Sugar Land, Texas the 2011 Talk of the Town Customer Satis-faction Award. This award honors com-panies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their clients through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, and business-rating services. Only businesses with enough positive feedback, high scores, and accolades to reach a 4-star to 5-star

rating are given this prestigious award.At Timeless Plastic Surgery, Dr.

Peter Chang and his “Concierge Care Team” offers each patient personalized attention, the highest quality care, and beautiful, natural-looking results. Read testimonials from many happy patients by visiting TImelessPlasticSurgery.com. Then, call 281-242-TIME (8463) to schedule your free consultation and be-gin your journey to become a Timeless Beauty. H

Vickie, Pearl, Dr. Peter Chang, Jessica, Joanna and Sarah.

Fabiola Garza has joined Summus In-dustries as director of marketing & strategic initiatives.

In her new role, Garza will manage and market Summus Industries’ offi ce sup-

ply business. In addition, she will also play a key role as part of the company’s executive management team.

“Fabiola is an outstanding fi t for the Summus Industries team,” said Chief Executive Offi cer Rodney Craig. “She brings several years of successful account management and marketing experience. Additionally, we have worked together managing major accounts in the higher education market. Fabiola is a true pro-fessional and has established an out-standing reputation in the business.”

Prior to joining Summus Industries, Garza spent fi ve years at Staples Ad-vantage as an account manager in South Texas where she marketed and managed major institutional accounts in the pub-lic and private sectors. While there, she earned numerous awards including the prestigious 2011 Sales Excellence Award.

A native of McAllen, Texas, Garza earned a Bachelor of Business Adminis-tration in Marketing and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas - Pan American.

Summus Industries, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, is a leader in strategic sourcing, utilizing proprietary software to streamline the procurement process for large institutional customers. The com-pany offers technology hardware and soft-ware, offi ce supplies, medical/laboratory research products, and logistics. Learn more at www.summusindustries.com. H

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Texas Direct Auto, the nations’ larg-est independent car dealership located in Fort Bend County, continued to support the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo as a 2011 Keystone Sponsor donating $30,000 in part towards the Fort Bend County Fair scholarship program. Texas Direct Auto believes that education is a vital part of our community and focuses on provid-ing opportunities for higher education to youth in the Fort Bend County commu-nity. This unique partnership with the Fort Bend County Fair will help fi nance a number of scholarships awarded to local qualifying youth, as youth education is the primary focus of the fair as well. A long-standing tradition, the FBCFA awards thirty scholarships to high school youth through their involvement with the fair.

Texas Direct Auto Director of Business

Texas Direct Auto Named $30,000 Keystone Sponsor atFort Bend County Fair & Rodeo

Development Jessica DeMarr states, “Our own program, ‘Scholarship Stars,’ is one example of our commitment to help stu-dents increase their educational opportu-nities. We are very happy to support FB-CFA as they continue to honor qualifying county students with scholarships each year.”

2011 Fair President William Carter spoke about the Texas Direct Auto spon-sorship saying, “We are very happy to have Texas Direct Auto’s support for another year as not only a sponsor but as commit-ted, active participants in the Fair as they will be providing cars for the parade and prizes for some of the special activities.”

September 24th, 2011z has been named Texas Direct Auto Day at the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo. For more in-formation, visit www.fbcfa.org. H

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Mission Accomplished: Rebecca Nelson

Rebecca Nelson plans to make the most of her senior year at Kempner High School. From

her involvement in student council to staying in the top fi ve percent of her class, Rebecca is sure to leave her mark.

This year, Rebecca represents her school’s student council as an ex-offi cio offi cer for District 13. Rebecca is very proud of her school’s student council work especially the group’s election win at the Texas Association of Student Councils state convention last April. The win gave them the vice president seat for the 2011-2012 school year.

“I was so proud when we won state for student council,” Rebecca said. “We had worked on our platform and skits for 11 months. To see all of our hard work pay off was such a great feeling.”

Rebecca has been involved with student council since the 7th grade. She enjoys working with her class-mates and being a part of something bigger than herself. “I really like the fact that we organize a lot of what’s

going on in the school,” Rebecca said. “It makes you feel like you’re a part of the school’s inner workings.”

She added, “I also love the friendships that I’ve developed in student council, and I feel that I’ve learned so much from being involved. It’s defi nitely taught me how to work with other people to reach a common goal. It’s really helped me learn how to take other people’s views into con-sideration.”

As much time as student council takes out of Rebecca’s schedule, she still makes room for other extracurricular activities, such as PALS, FCA and Medical Profes-sionals of America. She is also very in-volved with her church volunteering her time doing mission work.

In fact, this past summer she spent seven weeks serving as a camp counsel-or at Camp in the Hills in Marble Falls, Texas. Rebecca has volunteered for four summers at this camp for inner city kids. “The main goal of the camp is to show God’s love to these kids,” said Rebecca. “We plant a seed, and you can really see

a change in the kids as the weeks go on.”

But Rebecca’s mission work will go beyond Texas when she travels with her church to Honduras next summer. “I can’t wait to see a culture that is different from ours,” Rebecca shared. “I’ve grown up watching my dad leading mission trips, and I’m re-ally excited to follow in his footsteps.”

Between student council, mission work and her studies, Rebecca has already narrowed down her college search and hopes to attend Texas A&M University a year from now. “I’ve submitted an early application for A&M and am waiting to hear back.”

She added with a laugh, “I’ve been brainwashed since I was a child. My parents met at A&M and my brother is there right now. We also have sea-son football tickets, so we’re there ev-ery weekend. I’d say it’s a very impor-tant family tradition.”

Rebecca still has a few more months until she has to start think-ing about packing up and leaving her home of 18 years. Until then, Rebecca is sure to have a great senior year. H


Rebecca

“I’ve grown up watching my dad leading mission trips, and I’m reallyexcited to follow in his footsteps.” – Rebecca


Rebecca with some campers at Camp in the Hills, Marble Falls, Texas.

fact that we organize a lot of what’s out of Rebecca’s schedule, she still makes room for other extracurricular activities, such as PALS, FCA and Medical Profes-sionals of America. She is also very in-volved with her church volunteering her time doing mission work.

seven weeks serving as a camp counsel-or at Camp in the Hills in Marble Falls, Texas. Rebecca has volunteered for four summers at this camp for inner city kids. “The main goal of the camp is to show God’s love to these kids,” said Rebecca. Rebecca with her parents, Sue and C.M.

Nelson, in Pensacola on a mission trip with Habitat for Humanity.


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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Books With Integrity281-978-6916www.bookswithintegrity.netSandra@bookswithintegrity.netAssisting small businesses with bookkeeping & payroll. Services range from onsite training to full-charge bookkeeping. Have your receipts or Excel data turned it into a valuable resource for your business. Already have a set of books? We can en-sure they are set up properly. Using QuickBooks? Let us assist you with utilizing all the software features available to optimize your bookkeeping process. We provide accuracy, professionalism & enthusiasm, allowing you to focus on big-picture issues. (07/2012)

Acupuncture

LIFEnhance Acupuncture Clinic713-661-8822www.acupuncturetx.netwww.lifenhanceclinic.comwendy4chz@yahoo.comHealth insurances accepted. Our clini-cal services include acupuncture, acupressure, massage, evidence-based botanical medicine, dietary supplements, and special diets. We treat: Headaches (Migraine, Facial, Sinus, Muscle Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia), Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Back Pain, Joint Pain, Chronic Pain due to Trauma, Bell’s Palsy, Infertility (IVF/IUI) Support, Meno-pause, Cancer Support, Stress/Depression, and Weight Management. We accept many health insurances. (05/2012)

Advertising/Printing/Graphics

Fort Bend Focus Magazine281-690-4242www.fortbendfocus.comlisa@fortbendfocus.comFort Bend’s only feature magazine direct mailed to nearly 30,000 homes, subscribers and high value homes in Sugar Land, Richmond, Katy, Missouri City and Fulshear. Complimentary at on demand distribution locations throughout Fort Bend. Sub-scribe for free. (10/2010)

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Star Printing281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.commichael@fortbendstar.comProfessionally designed and printed flyers, post-cards, brochures, magazines, newspapers and catalogs with high-quality digital graphics. (10/2010)

Children Sports/Gymnastics, Tumbling & Cheer

GYMTEX Gymnastics & Cheerleading [email protected] years in Fort Bend has allowed GYMTEX to pro-vide families with children ages 3 to 18 quality gym-nastics and cheerleading training in a safe, fun and clean environment. Not only does GYMTEX produce state champions, but they build your child’s charac-ter! Take advantage of Olympic caliber gymnastics equipment, an indoor rock wall, rope-net climbs, 40 foot trampoline and a giant foam block pit and more! Change your child’s life today with classes at GYM-TEX and produce a champion for life! (06/2012)

Counseling

DF Counseling Services281-380-9518www.dfcounselingservices.comdallaslpc@yahoo.comChange can be challenging. A positive outcome is the goal. I believe that a fulfilling life is complete with supportive relationships, feelings of self-worth, and continued personal growth. If you are struggling with some difficult life issues and need some helpful guidance, hire the Licensed Profes-sional Counselor who is experienced, compassion-ate, and effective - Dallas Ferguson. Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. (11/2010)

Dentistry

Texas Urban Smile281-277-1545www.texasurbansmile.comsara@texasurbansmile.comWe care for your dental, oral health and beauty. To help you smile, we use top-of-the-line digital, low radiation x-rays, intraoral cameras, and much more. We have practiced general, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic dentistry for over 20 years. For your satisfaction, we offer a free consultation, $299 Zoom Whitening, $999 Bicon Short Implants, $2400 Invisible Braces and much more. Don’t wait! These deals will end soon. Call us and talk to one of our friendly staff and make an appointment today. (02/2011)

Estate Planning and Probate

Andreason Law Firm281-265-1561www.andreasonlawfirm.comkurtandreason@andreasonlawfirm.comWith over 25 years experience in Texas, Kurt M. Andreason can meet your estate planning needs with everything from basic wills and disability planning documents to sophisticated estate plan-ning strategies, including family limited partner-ships, life insurance trusts and other recognized methods of estate tax reduction. Convenient Sugar Land location. Handicap Accessible. Board Certified in Estate Planning, Probate Law and Commercial Real Estate. Listed over 10 years in Best Lawyers in America. (11/2010)

Finance/Wealth Management

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Horseback Riding

Sienna Stables281-778-7433www.siennastables.comThe premier Southwest Houston area Equestrian Facility offers horseback riding lessons for youth and adults in both English or Western styles. Other activities include kids’ camps, birthday par-ties, special events and therapeutic riding. For the horse owner, horses can be boarded and or trained by professionals. Sienna Stables also hosts many styles of horse shows. Nestled among centuries-old shade trees in Sienna Plantation this little slice of heaven is conveniently located in Fort Bend. (11/2010)

Jewelry

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[email protected] Designs - Hand Made Jewelry by De-signs In Gems® since 1984. “Distinctive originals redesigned from your sentimental existing gold and stones.... We make the next generation’s keepsakes.” Custom Jewelry Designer - Bruce J. Snider M.S., G.G.- GIA. Gemological Laboratory Appraisals. Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America. Listed: Jewelers Board of Trade, Member: BBB. 16180 City Walk (Town Square - Sugar Land) by appointment. (11/2010)

J Loggins Jewelers281-242-2900www.jloggins.comFor all of your jewelry needs. Come view a large selection of beautiful pieces by various design-ers. Expertise in original design and construction with an emphasis on providing the best in qual-ity and value sets J Loggins Jewelers apart from all of the rest. Take advantage of the wide array of services including simple solders, repairs in all precious metals, repairs of some fashion and base metals, heirloom restorations, makeovers, engrav-ing, watch battery replacement, restringing and appraisals. (05/2012)

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tation results in customized marketing strategies designed to fit your needs and budget. We’ll help you sell more -- to more people, more often, for more money! (03/2011)

Orthodontics

Pisklak Orthodontics281-403-5599www.pisklakorthodontics.cominfo@pisklakorthodontics.comCarrie W. Pisklak, DDS, MS, is a respected provi-der of orthodontic care in your community. Located in Missouri City, Texas, the practice’s top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Dr. Pisklak utilizes the latest technological advances, such as clear braces and Invisalign Teen, along with the latest in computer technology to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible. (10/2010)

Pest Control/Exterminator

Integrated Pest Management Inc.281-341-1761 Fax [email protected] owned and operated servicing Fort Bend County for 29 years, Integrated Pest Manage-ment’s knowledge and friendly staff can answer all of your pest questions. A convenient retail store located on Hwy. 90 next to the Women’s Center retail store, we are open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Stop by to check out our col-lection of snakes, exotic bugs and rodents. Save money by purchasing the materials yourself and let us educate you on how to apply them. Better yet, let us do the job for you. Thanks, Bob, Frank, Shirley, Daniel and Phil. (03/2011)

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Elite FootCare of Texas, Inc.832-539-1620www.elites-of-texas.comadmin@elites-of-texas.comPodiatric & cosmetic medical facility providing ad-vanced foot/ankle care in a compassionate & car-ing environment, located in Fort Bend. Dr. Shep-herd will make sure you are comfortable, satisfied & well-informed about your healthcare through the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Ser-vices include general & cosmetic foot care, with treatments to make feet comfortable and beauti-ful such as: foot facials/spa and detox, toe nail bleach, treating hyperhydrosis (sweaty feet) and Stiletto Rx (high heel comfort). (03/2011)

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PennyWise Resale CentersBenefitting Fort Bend CountyWomen’s Center281-344-5770www.fortbendwomenscenter.orgAre your closets and home overfilled with un-wanted, usable items? Declutter your home and donate your lightly used home furniture, house-wares, clothing, appliances, computers and elec-tronics, shoes and jewelry. We accept everything from jeans to wedding gowns and designer wear. PennyWise Resale stores (Richmond, Stafford and Mission Bend) depend on the community’s gener-ous donations, and all proceeds assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. Shop for unbelievable savings. (09/2011)

Roofing

Ameristar Roofing281-238-4230www.ameristarroofing.comameristarroofing@gmail.comAmeristar Roofing is your full service roofing company, No job is too small or too big. We are a certified “Shingle Master Co” with Certainteed which authorizes us to offer 3, 4 & 5 star extended warranties. We are fully insured and bonded for your safety. At the end of every job we perform a QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION. Our company belief is, THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT. We want your recommendation because of our reputa-tion! THANKS, JOE RANGEL, REUBEN STAFFORD & JOHN YATES, MANAGING PARTNERS. (10/2010)

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The Original Trolley & Limousine Company281-491-4911www.originaltrolley.comotrolley@comcast.netThe Original Trolley Company brings back a sense of nostalgia for groups who are looking for a truly unique transportation experience. The Trolley Company presently has three trolley cars ready for hire. The Trolleys are fully air conditioned and heated, mahogany trimmed, bar set up accommodations and have a trolley brass bell. Visit our website at www.originaltrolley.com to view our large gallery of photos. If a trolley is too large for your group, we have added a 120 inch stretch Limousine. (10/2010)


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OLD HICKORY INN BARBECUE • More than 40 years in business in the Houston and Fort Bend area, Old Hickory Inn Barbecue is famous for their Old Fashion Hickory Smoked Barbecue and numerous Homemade Side Dishes, made fresh daily. 3 convenient locations, with a drive-through window at the Hwy 6 location. Open 7 days a week, Sunday-

Thursday from 11am-9pm, and Friday & Saturday 11am-9:30pm. 3334 F.M. 1092 @ Hwy 6 Missouri City 281-499-8904 / 8000 Hwy 6 @ Beechnut 281-983-5020 / 5427 S. Braeswood @ Chimney Rock 713-723-8908.

LUPITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT • Jaime and Lupe Garcia and son, Leo Rigo, have been serving homemade traditional Mexican food to the community for 6 years. Lupitas is open 7 days a week with over twenty lunch specials Monday through Friday. Don’t miss Happy Hour Monday-Thursday with $2 Domestic Beer, $2.50 Imported Beer and $3.50 Margaritas! Lupitas is now serving Angus

Beef. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm. 281-265-6556, 3121 Highway 6, near the Williams Trace intersection. Muchas Gracias from our family to yours for your support the past 6 years!

GODFATHER’S PIZZA • Godfather’s Pizza, with the “Thickest Pie” now open! Not just your regular pizza place, Godfather’s offers Video Games and Party Rooms, big screen TV’s, DVD rentals (one night free with first order) and ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET (ADULTS $5.99, KIDS $3.99). Try the all time favorites Taco Pie or All Meat Combo. Visit godfathers.com for online ordering and delivery. Catering available. 609 Dulles, across from Dulles High, 281-208-0200. Su-Th 11am to 10pm, Fr-Sa 11am to 11pm.

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ITALIAN MAID CAFE • ‘Where the locals go!’ Gourmet cuisine, priced affordably in the heart of Historic Downtown Richmond. Owners, Chef Alex Ciocca and sister Lanie Alvarez invite you to a unique dining experience. Try our delightful old world sauces over pasta, thick-crust pizza, zesty house salad dressings, flavorful soups, mouth watering desserts and of course, our great house wine. Perfect for business lunches or a romantic dinner. We serve nightly specials including creatively

prepared fish, chicken and beef. Pot Roast on Tuesday night. Located 2 blocks North of the Fort Bend County Courthouse on 300 Morton Street. Call for reservations or for more info at 281-344-8955 or 832-433-0032 for catering. www.italianmaidcafe.com.

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR Combines a warm, cozy atmosphere, excellent wine variety and an exceptional cuisine to provide the ultimate dining experience. Now open and serving lunch & dinner in Sugar Land, just off 59 and Sugar Creek. Come join us for Happy Hour from 4-7pm. Enjoy live music Tuesday - Saturday nights. Napa Grille

Urban Wine Bar is also available for private parties. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm Sat 5pm-11pm. 14019 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-277-2599. For full menu and daily specials visit www.napagrille.net.

CHEF REY • Known for his amazing gourmet cheesecakes, Chef Rey is always professional and most importantly passionate about every dish he prepares. He pays attention to every detail in preparing a mouth watering meal that is presented with style and class. His dedication is evident with every aspect of ensuring each customer is satisfied. Seeking a new spot that offers American Cuisine with professionalism and style together with an ambience that is exquisitely quaint and

personal? Then visit Chef Rey’s, 2865 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City, TX 77459. Call 281-403-2900, visit www.chefreynolds.com. Open Thurs. 5-10, Fri-Sat. 5 -11 and Sun 10-4. Restaurant is available for private parties and catering. Gift Certificates available.

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GREAT W’KANA CAFE • (which means “harmony” in Sanskrit) is a unique dining experience with vibrant colors, friendly staff and excellent food. Authentic and contemporary Indian dishes, such as avocado naan, tandoori, and spinach and paneer (simple Indian farmers cheese) appetizer, are prepared by owner Chef Sunil and wife Anupama in an open kitchen atmosphere right before your eyes. Try the “dum” cookery, a steaming technique that in more primitive times used tightly sealed dough to cook a dish over a charcoal fire. All

of the meat served is halal. Located at 11720 West Airport and Kirkwood, Great Wkana Cafe is open Mon -Thurs for lunch 11:00 to 3:00 and dinner 5:30 to 10:00, and Fri & Sat until 10:30 with a special brunch on weekends. Call 832-886-4291 or visit www.greatwkanacafe.com.

KARL’S AT THE RIVERBEND • Offering romantic dining in the country, Swiss Chef Karl Camenzind serves a wide variety of delicious cuisine including venison, Angus beef, fresh fish and wienerschitzel. Enjoy budget dinners as well as our regular dinner menu Tuesday - Thursday with the Neighborhood Menu, featuring entrees under $11.00. Regular Dinner Menu Tuesday - Saturday. Best Sunday brunch in town, including over 50 items served buffet

style and featuring eggs benedict and carved roast beef. Reservations suggested, but not required. Tuesday-Thursday 5-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5-9pm, and Sunday 11:30am-2pm. 5011 FM 723, Richmond, TX. 281-238-9300. Visit www.karlsrb.com.

FERNANDO’S RESTAURANT What’s new in 2011: Steakhouse cuisine, new wine selec-tion, live entertainment by Salsa Bands, special events and more! Join us for live entertainment and dancing on the weekends. Banquets for up to 300 people, casual party room and catering is available.A special thanks to Focus Readers for your continued sup-

port! Stop by and get a free Fernando’s gift card. Come celebrate with Fernando and join his VIP list at 14135 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. For reservations call 281-494-9087. Closed on Sundays. Visit www.fernandosrestaurants.com.

DUMAR’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL It’s a great new place serving middle eastern favorites with an outdoor patio and some of the friendliest service in town. The owner, Mr. Bashar F. Dumar and his wife, Ilham are natives of the Middle-East and make everything fresh daily. The Kebeh Balls, Hummus, Taboulih, Babaghanouj and Baklava. In addition to a full line of Middle-Eastern

groceries, Dumar’s also features fresh feta cheeses, several types of brined Olives, Gyro Sandwiches, Greek Salads and Spinach pies. Now serving Beer & Wine. Also, Party trays available. 4518 Hwy 6, Sugar Land. Mon-Thur 10am-8:30pm and Fri-Sat 10am-9:00pm, 281-313-1893.

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I t’s fall again, and as with every Oc-tober, I set about fi nishing the Art and Medicine Projects like Santa

Claus so that everyone can get a calendar and give back to our community. The cal-endars have for some become synonymous with Alisa Murray Studios, especially for those participants over the years. This year, I have two projects and special dedi-cations to make.

I am presenting the second annual Small Miracles calendar. I am a mem-ber of the Texas Community Referral Network (TCRN-Sugar Land), and each year, we host the Sugar Land Bash. Last year, I created a special project with the TCRN-Sugar Land for The Snowdrop Foundation as the second organization for charity through the Alisa Murray Art and Medicine projects. In my Small Miracles’ project, each of the participants are chil-dren who have had or are currently going through cancer. All proceeds from Small Miracles benefi ts The Snowdrop Foun-dation which in turn, assists families via Texas Children’s Hospital.

The 2012 Small Miracles calendar cover this year features Patrick Rider. Patrick came to know me through the project and also became a friend as well. He shared his time with us while visiting Texas Children’s and spending time in the afternoons playing Legos and swim-ming with James Edward. This spring, he lost his fi ght with cancer, and when his mother called to tell me the news, I couldn’t speak. His absence is still a very fresh wound even as I write this. I wanted to honor him and his family this year by placing him on the cover.

On October 29th from 4 to 7 pm in Sugar Land Town Square Plaza, I will be there to sign calendars. Last year, I also wrote a song entitled Small Miracles and the band “80 Proof’s” lead guitarist Rudy Rios wrote the music. We recorded the song at the studios of Texas Music Mar-keting last year with the children in the calendars. The song was played last year, and this year the band will perform live! The calendars are $12.00 with an addi-

tional $3.00 for shipping. They can be pur-chased at www.snowdropfoundation.org.

This month celebrates the tenth an-niversary of the fi rst Art and Medicine project – my Hope and Inspiration sur-viving mothers of breast cancer calendar. The calendars have been an inspiration to many. It all began as a way for me to make sure that my good friend Joan Rosenthal’s daughter would have pictures with her mother. You see, for those of you who have been following my columns and projects over the years, you already know the “why.” But here’s the “why” for those of you new to me and my work. My mother was killed in an auto accident when I was eight and my uncle, who was a photographer, gave me pictures of her throughout my childhood. These became little treasures to me, and when my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, our girls were little. I asked her to allow me to shoot her so I would have pictures “just in case.” A year later.... she was cancer free, and I asked her if she had met any other mothers during chemo. I decided I wanted to create a special project that would be a merger of my art and a way to fund medi-cine. My father and mother were both in the medical profession and both deceased. This was an additional way for me to hon-or them. Hence the creation of a division in my life’s work that I call the Art and Medicine projects.

The calendar was born in 2003 and was featured on television immediately. Each year it has been featured both in

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print as well as via television interviews. I, as an artist, feel it is my responsibility to give back to my community in a way that benefi ts research as well as offers a unique and lasting portrait for these select mothers with their children. In 2010 the Hope and Inspiration calendar was fea-tured nationally on the Today show. The current 2011 calendar was funded by The American Cancer Association and used as their fundraiser. My friend, Joan Rosen-thal, now with two additional adopted children, was featured in the 2011 calen-dar as a special way for me to emphasize that life does go on and to honor her. She is also our cover story this month in Fort Bend Focus!

Fall is a Celebration of Life

This fall, I am gifting to Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital a second collection. The fi rst, gifted in 2010 of my newborns, hangs as a permanent exhibit in the Labor and Delivery wing. The latest collection entitled The Hope Collection, is the tenure of my work with mothers who have survived breast cancer. The gift will be unveiled and hang as a permanent trib-ute to those who have gone through this disease. They are mothers, sisters, wives and each is an inspiration to us all. Call or visit www.alisamurray.com or like my page, Alisa Murray Photography on Face-book, for the date of the dedication. I look forward to many years of sharing my life’s work in such a way that serves others and inspires each of us to give of ourselves and be the best we can be!

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Reminding a friend to schedule a mammogram could save her life. According to The National Cancer Institute, the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early are getting a high-quality screening mammogram and having a clinical breast exam on a regular basis.

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