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ARE YOU CONSIDERING THE IDEA OF PURCHASING A HOME?

Whether you are a first time home buyer or a repeat buyer, times have changed. Gone are the days of obtaining a mortgage loan based only on your credit rating. The mortgage application process requires considerable paperwork. You can help the process proceed smoothly by gathering all the information you will need before you meet with a lender.

• INCOME – Be prepared to provide certain documentation about your in-come.W2s for the most recent two years, pay stubs for the most current 30 day period.

If you are self employed, you will be required to provide Tax returns for the most recent two years. (Two years is the minimum length of self employed in-come that is required to obtain a loan) If you have not yet filed for 2009 you will need a copy of the extension form that was filed with the IRS along with a Profit & Loss Statement (P & L) & a Balance sheet for your business.

• FUNDS FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING – Be prepared to show evidence that you have the funds required for the down payment and closing costs. You will need to provide the most recent two months of bank state-ments from all of your accounts in order for the lender to determine that you have sufficient funds. Gifts funds are allowed in most circumstances but certain rules do apply (check with your lender)

• CREDIT HISTORY – Lenders will examine your file at the credit bu-reau to learn if you pay your bills on time. You need to know the status of your credit history when you meet with the Lender. It is in your best interest to be “up front” with your lender about your credit status. If your Lender is aware of any credit issues that you may have at the beginning of your application process, they may be able to help you solve them before proceeding.

Laurie Ward is a licensed Mortgage Broker. She is a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, Texas Association of Mortgage Brokers and past President of the Greater Houston Association of Mortgage Brokers, She is cur-rently the Vice President of the Realty Investment Club of Houston. AmeriCapital Financial is located at 1525 Lakeville Dr. in Kingwood; Phone 281-360-4551.


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FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE VITAMIN JUNGLE!The World of Nutritional Supplements is a Confusing Landscape

Here’s some information to help keep you from getting lost.I do Nutritional Counseling and offer Natural Therapies for

many common disorders, such as indigestion/reflux, hypothyroid, high cholesterol, adrenal fatigue, ADHD/ADD, Sports Perfor-mance, diabetes, PMS, menopause and many others. A high quali-ty source of vitamins and minerals is the foundation of healing and optimal health. Here are some of the questions I have been asked:

Q: Why do I need to take a vitamin/mineral supplement?A: 1) Foods do not contain the nutrients that they used to.

Because we have gone from small, organically grown farms to large, high production farms, the minerals have been leached from the soil and the vitamin content is much lower: “Over the last 50 years, potatoes have lost 100% of their vitamin A, 57% of vitamin C, 50% of riboflavin, 28% of calcium and 18% of thiamine”, The Globe, Canada. “Our food has degraded so that you would now

have to eat 8 oranges today to get the same amount of vitamin A that your grandparents got from eating one orange”, Professor Tim Lang, Center for Food Policy.

2) Our lifestyles get in the way of good nutrition. The National Cancer Institute has pro-claimed that eating 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables, everyday, can reduce your chance of getting cancer. The American Heart Association says the same will reduce your chance of heart attacks and strokes. It has been estimated that 1/3 of meals eaten away from home are eaten in a car!

3) Vitamin and mineral supplementation can reduce your risk for diseases and infections: “ Many food components commonly found in our food are being shown to be effective against disease and infection. However, the levels at which these nutrients are effective are higher than can be obtained in a “normal diet”. Godfrey Oakley, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine.

Q: What kind of supplement do you recommend?A: A high quality supplement that will be effective. Scenario: You are taking a prescrip-

tion drug to lower your blood pressure - to reduce your chance of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke. You have a choice of buying the originally prescribed drug that has been proven in medical studies to provide this protection….OR….you can buy a lower priced generic version that has not been proven to be effective. It’s obvious that trying to save a few cents per day might be giving us a false sense of protection. The same difference applies be-tween a high quality and low quality supplement.

Q: What’s the difference between a high quality and low quality supplement?A: Here’s a tip that can help you make a quick assessment – without having a degree in

Biochemistry! Low quality supplements are made with cheap ingredients. The cheaper ingre-dients are not as effective as the higher quality ones. Tip: Look on the label for the source of calcium, magnesium and zinc. If it contains calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide and zinc oxide, it is probably a lower quality supplement. If it contains calcium citrate, magnesium citrate or aspartate, zinc picolinate or a “chelated” version of any of these minerals, then it is probably a high quality supplement.

A biochemist did an exhaustive study of the vitamin/mineral supplement market. (“The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements” by Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc). He com-pared the quality of manufacturing, the quality and level of ingredients and their absorption in the body. He analyzed over 500 products and gave them a numerical score with “100” being the best and “0” being the worst. This is excerpted from his book:

The supplement that I take and prescribe to my patients is Douglas Labs Ultrapreventive X – it scored 95.4. If you would like to look up the results of your supplement, stop by our office and we’ll help you compare it. Most of us wear a seatbelt when we travel in a car. Not because we believe it will prevent us from having an accident, but because if we do have an

accident, statistics have shown that a seatbelt will offer us a much greater chance of survival. Taking a high quality vitamin/mineral supplement is like a “seatbelt for your health”. How-ever, if the quality of your supplement is too low, you’re not only are wasting your money, but it is the same as having your seatbelt pulled across your body, but not clicked in. You don’t have the protection you think you do! The most expensive vitamin/mineral supplement that you can buy…….is the one that doesn’t work!!

Dr. Charles Campbell operates Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center in Kingwood at 1434 Kingwood Drive. He is licensed by the State of Texas to practice Natural Therapies and Nutritional Counseling. He has had postgraduate studies at the Institute of Functional Medi-cine and is a member the American Association of Integrative Medicine-College of Clinical Nu-trition, the American Holistic Health Association and The American Nutraceutical Association.

Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center ~ 281.358.77771434 Kingwood Drive ~ Kingwood, Texas 77339

This article is not intended as medical advice. Its intention is solely informational and edu-cational. Please consult a health care professional if clinically indicated.

Dr. Charles Campbell

Bring the Indoors Out!by Leslie Sarmiento

We always hear decorators speak of “bringing in the outdoors” when they want to incorporate inspira-tions from nature into their interior design. This time of year, though, when the grass is turning green again, the flowers are punctuating our yards with color, and we feel that mild breeze caressing our skin, we don’t want to be inside. We want to be outside, where we are not just inspired by nature, but we are fully immersed in its reawakening.

The line between indoor and outdoor spaces con-tinues to blur as we discover more ways to be comfort-able in a space without walls. Being outside used to mean taking on the elements – dealing with wind, and dirt, and moisture, and many other things that we can-not control. But now that more and more people are finding solace and sanctuary in being close to nature, our outdoor areas have graciously evolved into living extensions of our indoor rooms.

As the home furnishings industry develops more products for outdoor use, our ability to design a more sophisticated and stylish seating or dining area in your back patio or front porch can only get better. Gone are the days of sitting in those uncomfortable vinyl strap folding chairs, or those hard, unattractive plastic chairs. The selection of frames for outdoor furniture includes gorgeous pieces in weather-proof teak, rattan, wicker, iron and steel. And the designs! They look just like any upholstery or casegood piece that we might select for our living or family room, except they are constructed to stand up to rain, sleet and even snow.

Of course, nothing spells comfort like softness. And softness comes from the fabric treatments. Be-yond seat cushions, there are many other applications for fabric outdoors. In a “room without walls,” draper-ies are the most beautiful and luxurious way to define the boundaries of the space. Yes, draperies. To dress up our outdoor rooms, fabrics are now being manu-factured to resist fading from ultraviolet rays, to resist mildew from damp conditions, and to also resist odor absorption. And these are not the boring old solid fab-rics, either. These new fabrications have pattern, color, and fashionable designs. They would also be great for accent pieces, such as throw pillows or table runners.

As with any room, accessorizing is important for your outdoor room as well. Espe-cially when there are no definite walls to divide the space, it is al-ways a good idea to unite your seating or dining arrangement with an area rug. Again, the selec-tion for outdoor rugs these days is amazing when it comes to color, style, and function. Most outdoor rugs are made of a synthetic fiber called olefin or polypropylene. Not only are these fibers incredibly durable, they are also inherently stain resistant. When they become heavily soiled, pick a sunny day to simply hose them down and leave them out to dry. Low maintenance – we love that.

The finishing touches will in-

clude the lighting. And yes, the outdoor lamps look just like the indoor lamps, with fabric shades and all. Most come in a coordinating design collection that includes a floor lamp, a table lamp, and an accent lamp. These can be strategically placed around the outdoor area to enhance the mood and function of the space. Finally, if the outdoor area happens to share a wall with the house, then you have the opportunity to enjoy some wall art! From metal pieces to handpainted canvas, the possibili-ties for adding some color and interesting detail to your outdoor room are endless.

To create that room to remember, contact Leslie at [email protected] or call 281.686.9293.

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Spring is here — time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your invest-ment portfolio.

Of course, you don’t have to take an “out with the old, in with the new” approach just for the sake of changing things up. But to consistently make progress toward your financial goals, you may need to make adjustments in response to changes in the financial markets, the economy and your per-sonal situation. And springtime is as good a time as any to take a fresh look at your investment situation. So consider these suggestions:

Dispose of things that aren’t working. Whether it’s a burnt-out com-puter, a non-vacuuming vacuum cleaner or a treadmill that lost its grip back when “the Web” was reserved for spiders, we all own things that are no longer useful. And the same may be true of some of your investments. If one hasn’t performed the way you had hoped, and you’ve given it ad-equate time, you may be better off by replacing it and using the proceeds to purchase another investment.

Get rid of duplicates. If you went through everything in your house, you might find several items that do the same thing. Do you really need two toaster ovens? And how many radios can you listen to at one time? If you looked at your investment portfolio in this same way, you might be surprised to find some redundancies. For example, do you own sev-eral stocks issued by similar companies that make similar products? This might not be a problem when the stock market is booming, but it could be a definite concern if a downturn affects the industry to which these com-panies belong. Always look for ways to diversify your holdings. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can help you reduce the effects of volatility.

Put things back in order. Over time, and inadvertently, the spaces in your home can get “out of balance.” Perhaps you have too many chairs in one corner, your flat-screen television is crowding out your family pictures, or your new desk takes up too much space in your home office. With some rearranging, however, you can usually get things back in order. And the same need for rearrangement may apply to your portfolio, which might have be-come unbalanced with too much of one investment and too little of an-other. This situation could undermine your financial strategy, especially if the imbalance means you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, if your holdings have become too con-servative to provide the growth you need. So look for ways to restore your portfolio to its proper balance — one that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

By giving your portfolio an annual spring cleaning, you can help make sure it reflects your current needs and is positioned to help you make prog-ress toward your key financial objectives. And you won’t even have to get near the dust cloths or furniture polish.

Robert T. “Skip” Curry is an investment representative of Edward Jones and Company. His new offices are located at 2605 W. Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood. Please call 281-359-3352 for more information. www.edwardjones.com

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ON THE COVERHUMBLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

10TH ANNUAL GALA"Take Me Out To The Ball Game

and Hit a Home Run for Education"The 10th Annual Humble ISD Education Foundation Gala was held on

Friday, April 9 at the Humble Civic Center. The theme for this year’s event was “Take me out to the ball game and hit a home run for education.” Guests were encouraged to dress in baseball attire. The Gala included a buffet provided by Triggs Catering and great music by the very popular band Doppelganger. A silent and live auction once again added to the evening’s excitement with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s Innovative Education Grant program. The highlight of the live auction was a BBQ pit designed and built by HISD Weld-ing Teacher Dennis Hunt and his students. The pit was built on a mobile trailer and is valued at $3000 – the perfect pit for your next tailgate party!

Karen Perkins, Community Development Director for Humble ISD, says, "The Gala is one of the Education Foundation's largest fundraising events and last year raised over $150,000 for grants. Monies raised that evening provide grants for exciting learning activities, field trips and equipment for several Humble ISD schools. The generosity of this community is what makes our schools great!” Teachers have the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund proj-ects that are not covered under the regular school budget.

Last year one grant was awarded to Meshelle Smith, a teacher at Wood-land Hills Elementary. She explains: "I received a grant for our Camp Apollo project. Students were divided into 12 member flight crews and rotated through academic 'missions'. The reading, math, social studies, writing, art, computer and science lab teachers collaborated in teaching "outer space" using their sub-ject areas! The kids learned so much. On Wednesday night, thirty-five of us visited the Observatory and were able to see Mars and Jupiter!! One student

was especially in awe of the Observatory. He told me, "This would be my dream job!!" We culminated the week with a field trip to Hous-ton Space Center. While looking at the photos of the astronauts one of our girls said, "I could see my picture here!" Students loved this week of learning experiences be-yond the classroom. They will remember this for a long time!"

Pic tured on the front cover clock-wise from top left are Robert and Lisa Dempsey, Bill and Tina Bivin, Jayme and Robert Scarfo with David and Pam Dickson, Dr. Guy Sconzo, Dan Huberty and Doug Stanley, Mary and Pat Hubbard, Jenna Dhayer, Michelle Parnell, Kim Maxey, Curtis Maxey and Carol Sutton, Dr. Karen Perkins and Michael and Laura Clapp. Pic-tured right is Dr. Guy Sconzo, superintendent of schools for Humble Independent School District.

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Aim for a Cure“WOW sums up what took place on Sunday. It was so amazing to see the support that the commu-

nity has for these type of fund raisers. I really don’t even know where to begin, except for the amount that was raised – $12,000+.” That was a quote from a very excited Cheri Huber after hosting a fund-raiser for Melanoma research recently at Bill’s Cafe on 494, a restaurant that she and her husband own.

Cheri Huber is a Stage 3 Melanoma survivor. In 2008, several customers of the Hubers walked in her honor in the first Houston “Aim for a Cure Melanoma Walk and Fun Run” in 2008.

This year’s third annual “Aim for a Cure Melanoma Walk and Fun Run,” is May 15 at M.D. Ander-son Cancer Center - Mays Clinic Valet Area, 1155 Pressler St. in Houston. For more information, log on to www.aimatmelanoma.org or call Cheri Huber at 713-725-0470. For the first year, M.D. Anderson is co-hosting the event so all of the money raised will stay in the community to help find a cure. To donate in Cheri’s name, go to: http://www.aimatmelanoma.org/aim-for-action/1158/1159/1168/1329.html

Cheri hosted her own fundraiser this year to raise more money for the “Aim for Melanoma” foun-dation and to create an awareness of this dreadful disease. The event featured live music, lots of food, kids’ activities, an auction and raffle. “Early detection is key to defeating Melanoma,” Huber said. “We invite everyone to join us for the fundraiser and walk with us for a cure.”

“I also have to give a huge thank you to all my sponsors & donors. Without them I would have had nothing to auction or raffle. I wish I could name every single person and business (I actually did on my banner at the back of the restaurant, so check it out).”

You can still buy one dollar tickets for the raffle. The drawing will be April 30th. Items include a Moun-tain Bike, $100 Sonic Card, $500 Fred Astaire Dance Package, Nintindo DSi w/starter case & kit & a $40 Best Buy, Outdoor Fire Pit w/goodies, BBQ pit & goodies, $300 Mary Kay package, $300 Teeth Whiten-ing package, Dasani water package, Golf package & more to come... Photos by Pat and Ray’s Studio

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Wedding trends for 2010 were fea-tured at the 5th an-nual Lake Houston Bridal Show at the Humble Civic Center. Wedding Profession-als from local and surrounding Houston areas were on hand to help brides plan their special wedding days. The latest in bridal fashions was-shown during the runway fashion show from Viktoriya’s Bridal – the exquisite gowns and head piec-es were a show stop-per (hair and make up by The Conserva-tory) as the gorgeous girls walked down the aisle to the tunes

of DJ Brothers. The models tossed beautiful fresh floral bouquets made by Amaryllis Florist to the audience at the end of the fashion show. Chair covers in turquoise and chocolate brown from Elegant Beginnings, Inc. covered the chairs at the stage.

Battle of the Brides cake dig was a real crowd pleaser. A three tiered wedding cake from Cakes by Anastasia was demolished by five brides that were chosen to compete. One lucky bride found the wedding rings in the gooey crumbs and received a $500 gift certificate from Delton Hayes Jewelers.

The Grand Prize drawing was a Honeymoon Cruise by Spring Chicken Travel. Other prize drawings included gifts from Bolt Personal Training, Pedigo Photography and Celebrity China & Crystal. For brides-to-be that missed the bridal show, visit www.LakeHoustonBrid-alShow.com by April 29. There will be a special door prize drawing the end of April.

Pictured above is a lovely model showing off a gown from Viktoriya’s Bridal. Pictured below (left to right) are Viktoriya Flinchum (Viktoriya’s Bridal) and Karen Garrison (The Conservatory Salon and Day Spa) admiring the models on the runway. In her booth wishing visiting brides a sterling day is Sarah Smith of Silpada Jewelry Designs.Photography by Pat and Ray’s Studio www.patandray.com

MY ULTIMATEWISH LIST

by Christine PricePlanning ahead for anything – whether it be continuing education,

financial planning, home remodeling, job change or relocation, family planning, vacation, or moving – it is always so difficult to make that initial plunge to “just get started”.

It is no different with planning your own funeral. Like any kind of preplanning, you need to have a planning tool. Many people make lists of pros and cons; what to do and what not to do; what I know I want and what I know I do not want. Other people don’t have a clue as to where to begin. I hope I can help you get going in the right direction.

One of the first decisions you need to address is whether you want cremation or burial. After you make this choice, many other decisions will fall into place easily. With more and more people choosing cre-mation, I want to address some issues you will need to know about in planning your last wishes. Some basic educa-tion and information is important so that you understand all of your op-tions. There are certain laws that the state of Texas has in place regarding the cremation process. First, embalming is NOT required by law, but refrigeration after 24 hours is a requirement by law. Secondly, the crema-tion cannot take place for 48 hours after the official time of death. So if you are wanting a funeral service with the ashes present in an urn, you will need to be prepared to wait approximately 4 days.

During that time, your funeral director must get all the necessary documents and permits secured. Those documents include the signed death certificate by the physician, the cremation permit issued by the health department, and the cremation authorization signed by the next of kin. The next of kin would be the spouse, or in the case of the spouse being predeceased, the children would be responsible. If the children are scattered around the country or not available, the process would be hin-dered until the authorizations could be secured. Sometimes there may be a child who does not agree with cremation and refuses to sign. If you are thinking that this may be a problem, there is a legal way to avoid delay and family complications.

Your funeral home has the necessary form for you to complete. It is called an “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition”. By naming one person and an alternate, you give this person the legal right to sign your cremation authorization.

By signing the document the agent agrees to carry out your wishes, but does not obligate him or her with any financial responsibility. The agent can be a friend, a family member or a business relation. Most im-portantly it must be done before the death occurs, and by doing so ahead of time it gives you the peace of mind that all will be taken care of easily and in a timely fashion. Your funeral home will keep the document pro-tected in your personal file. Remember, preplanning your funeral is one of the most loving things you can do for your family.

Christine Price is a Funeral Director at Kingwood Funeral Home. She coordinates their aftercare program and facilitates a weekly support group called, “PICKING UP THE PIECES”. For more information, please call 281-358-9005.

Christine Price

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Well-Wishers Gather at Walden for Dan Huberty

It was smiles all around as Dan Huberty answered the phone about 10 pm Tuesday night and received a congratulations from Dr. Susan Curling, his opponent in the race for State Representative District 127. Later that evening as all 16 precincts reported in, Huberty was announced the official winner of the run-off election with a total of 8.473 ballots cast.

As a smiling Huberty spoke to his sup-porters at Walden Country Club, he was greeted to a big hug from proud daughter Bri-anna as cheers went up from the crowd. Dan will now face democrat Joe Montemayor in the November election.

The election watch celebration began with Hu-berty thanking his family, his friends and his fellow school board members for all of their hard work. Next to receive his accolades was his campaign team including Casey Christman, Ben Pollard, Doug Stan-ley, political consultant Allen Blakemore and city councilman Mike Sullivan.

“I am proud of the positive race we ran and have to thank all of the volunteers, friends and family that helped us to be successful. Now we have to work hard to get through November so we can represent the voters in Austin. We hope the voters give us the opportunity.” Photos by Pat and Ray’s Studio

Dr. Scott Mosby Brings Back the MemoriesVisit the Dr. Scott Mosby Kingwood Spring Car Show

The Dr. Scott Mosby Kingwood Spring Car Show is scheduled to return to Kingwood’s Town Center Park on Sunday, April 18 (rain date of April 25) from noon to 5 p.m. A classic car and motorcycle enthusiast, Dr. Mosby loves adding to his collection and traveling to car shows. This is Mosby’s fourth year as the title sponsor of this exciting annual event.

Mosby, a local dentist and a self-professed “car nut”, says he is excited about the opportunity to once again support the car show and the community. And, Mosby notes, he’ll be bringing several cars to the Car Show, “One of the cars I will be bringing is the car I brought last year, the ’57 Chevrolet that was my great grandmother’s car.”

Angela Griffing, event coordinator for the Town Center Park Associa-tion, says she is delighted that Mosby is returning as the title sponsor of the Kingwood Spring Car Show.

The Dr. Scott Mosby Kingwood Spring Car Show is not just for specialty cars. “It’s open to anyone who wants to show their car, whether it be new or old,” says Mosby, “In the past I have even seen some cars that were works in progress.” Car Show entrants compete for more than 40 specialty awards including several People’s Choice awards selected by the attendees.

A Texas A&M undergraduate, Dr. Scott Mosby received his DDS from the University of Texas at San Antonio Dental School in 1985. His train-ing includes coursework through the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Ad-vanced Dental Studies. Dr. Mosby has practiced dentistry for 22 years, with a focus on cosmetics and metal-free dentistry. Scott loves getting to know his Kingwood patients personally as he makes them feel better about their smiles. Dr. Mosby’s dental office is located at 2420 Northpark Drive. For more information on Dr. Mosby and his practice, visit www.mosbydds.com or call 281-359-6672.

Proud to call himself a native Texan, Dr. Mosby grew up in the Houston area, but now lives and practices in Kingwood. He and wife Cindy have two young sons who are following in dad’s footsteps and are sure to be making an appearance at the Dr. Scott Mosby Kingwood Spring Car Show. Attendance at the event is FREE. Come out to look at the cars and vote for your favorites. Talk to the owners. They all have a story to tell about each unique vehicle. Enjoy some great food and live entertainment.

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Paul Sommer is the owner/operator of APS Safety and Medical, Inc. This family business is built on honesty and integrity. APS Safety and Medical, Inc. began selling first aid, safety and a few janitorial supplies in the Humble area in 1997. They now carry a complete line of safety items including vests, gloves, glasses, fall protection and so much more. Since that time, first aid and safety have continued to be their primary source of business, but the janitorial supplies (anything from toilet paper to push brooms) have expanded and APS has also added food service and industrial supplies to the business.

The very latest expansion is the source of Paul Sommer’s excitement. If you own a pool or know anyone who does (especially if you or your child swim in that pool), you need to check out the website, www.goodbyechlorine.com. Now there is a healthy and economical way to convert your pool from chemicals to minerals–Nature Boy Advanced Blue. Imagine swimming in minerals that your body already needs. How does the idea of saving on your electricity bill sound? With Nature Boy Advanced Blue, your pumps run about 60% less. If your pump goes out due to failure or power failure for several days, don’t worry, Nature Boy Advanced Blue keeps on working.

The second product that Paul is featuring is also eco-friendly. It is SCI-62, an anti-bacterial, germicidal product that also eliminates most odors. SCI-62 allows you to replace your bleach, disinfectant and odor eliminators with this one great product. It is safe to use around food and safe for your skin.

To find out more about Nature Boy Advanced Blue and SCI-62 or to attain assistance with your safety, first aid and janitorial supplies, call Paul Sommer at 281-454-4518.

Local Business Women Make a Difference for Lone Star CollegeThese ladies gathered at Tracy Stunja's lovely home to prepare for the Lone Star Gala. Participation in StarGala 2010 raises funds necessary to do something truly re-

markable - make an affordable LSCS education accessible to all. Everyone is invited to join the party at this wonderful event and make an investment that will change many students’ lives, allowing them to receive the educa-tion and training needed to secure a quality job in our community. Together, we can make a difference.

"Admission" to this party was a kitchen tool! The ladies made a huge basket for the Silent Auc-tion, a basket of kitchen items including cookbooks, spatulas, egg timers, napkins, baking tools, gadgets and measuring tools. The committee put the basket together with a Julia Child theme, and they helped the party along in our best Julia finery – Aprons and Pearls, what else?

The Lone Star Gala will have an April in Paris theme and will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center on April 24.

The party will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Cham-pagne Reception & Silent Auction. The Dinner, Honoree Presentation, Live Auction and Raffle Drawings will begin at 8 p.m. Dancing to the sound of Toast and Jam continues at 9:30 p.m. Dress is Black Tie Optional

For more information about the gala or to do-nate to the auction, please contact:

Judy Lux, Program Manager, Special EventsLone Star College Foundation5000 Research Forest DriveThe Woodlands, Texas [email protected]



Kingwood Garden Club Presents GARDENSCAPES 2010Kingwood Garden Club members are finalizing plans for their spring community activity - Gardenscapes 2010. If you are looking for garden inspiration, espe-

cially after that hard winter that left dead plants abundantly strewn throughout your landscape, you need look no further than Kingwood Garden Club’s garden tour. Tickets have been printed, raffle prizes are piling up and the excitement is building for the April event. The "public tour of private gardens" promises Kingwood

residents an interesting look at differing approaches to home gardening. What a wonderful way to greet the arrival of Spring! The tour is scheduled for Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25 from noon til 4 p.m. Tickets are available from Kingwood Garden Club members or at Alspaugh’s Ace Hardware, Kroger Northpark, Kingwood Garden Center or Warren's Garden Center, $8 pretour and $10 at tour locations.




On Tuesday, March 30th at 7 pm approximately 1000 women gathered at Sec-ond Baptist Church North to celebrate a women’s night of praise through word and worship. The event titled Grace In All Seasons - an evening of worship and inspi-ration featured three powerful and inspiring messages for women in all seasons of life delivered with a generous portion of wit and wisdom. The featured speakers were Tonya Riggle, Jo Beth Young and Pam Thompson. Lindsay Witham, coordi-nator of Women’s Ministries at Second Baptist North, took this opportunity to an-nounce a new line-up of Women’s Summer Bible Studies and to remind everyone about the highlight event of the year, Table Top Tapestry. This very special event is slated for Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Lindsay at 713.465.3408 x1879 or go to www.second.org.


north campus • 22770 hwy 59 n at Kingwood dr • dr. Ed young, pastor • 713.465.3408 • www.sEcond.org

where neighborsbecome friEnds

Programs for Kids & students • events for men & womenweeKend bible study sat at 7:15Pm & sun at 8:15, 9:30 & 11am • weeKend worshiP sat at 6Pm & sun at 9:30 & 11am

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Honeymoon Cruise Registry Sets SailThe Keel Crew Will Go Overboard For You

While honeymoon cruises have always been a good idea, planning and paying for them often represented challenges for the new bride and groom. With so many other things to worry about, wouldn’t it be great if there was a single source to plan a romantic honeymoon cruise getaway? Now there is! And even better, an exclusive new online honeymoon registry allows family and friends to help make this dream vacation possible. While silver chafing dishes and wine decanters gather dust, a honeymoon cruise creates life long memories.

The experts at CruiseOne can help the future bride and groom select a honeymoon cruise that’s just right for their budget, time and lifestyle considerations. Once the lucky couple is regis-tered, family and friends can log on to www.honeymoonships.com, view the cruise selected and contribute toward this incredible honeymoon vacation.

Voyage Credits are easily processed in convenient $25 increments, charged to a major credit card and applied to the honeymoon couple’s cruise reservation account at CruiseOne. Purchasers will receive an e-mail confirmation of the credit amount selected.

Shortly before the “Big Day”, the couple will receive a beautiful souvenir photo album com-pliments of CruiseOne displaying the name of all family and friends who helped make this dream come true. The album can be displayed, as appropriate, on the gift table at the reception.

For more information or to register your honeymoon, contact Jeanie Keel at (281) 360-2055 or (toll-free) 866-674-0372or visit www.cruiseone.com/jkeel.

With more than 500 locations coast to coast, CruiseOne prides itself on providing attention to detail and expert advice to every customer. Each independently owned and operated business combines the latest technology and old-fashioned customer service. The automated best fare search program enables Cruise Specialists to identify excellent values on all major cruise lines. CruiseOne Specialists are experts in both group and individual cruise sailings. Programs rang-ing from family reunions at sea and honeymoon cruises to corporate meetings, incentives and ship charters are handled courteously and professionally. In operation since 1992 CruiseOne has received numerous awards and a top-ranking status from all major cruise lines. CruiseOne is part of World Travel Holdings, one of the nation’s largest online and offline leisure travel companies.

Jeanie and Dennis KeelThe Keel Crew - CruiseOne

HAAM’s New Kingwood Storeis Now Open and Accepting Donations

Community members and HAAM employees celebrated the grand opening of the second location of HAAM’s resale shop in Black Cat Junction on 494 in Kingwood recently.

Join your friends as they tip their hats at HAAM’s 3rd annual Volunteer and Donor appreciation brunch on Friday, April 23 at Westminster House located at 2807 Kings Crossing Drive from 9am until 10:30am. The event is titled Green Eggs and HAAM. R.S.V.P. to 281-446-3663 x120 or sign up at any HAAM loca-tion.

Humble Area Assistance Ministries is an interfaith organization united with others in the community to serve the basic needs of those in financial crises and provide assistance leading toward self sufficiency. Photo by Pat and Ray’s Studio

GET READY FOR SPRING WITH FITNESSShorts and swimsuit weather is right around the corner, whether you are

ready or not! This year, why not feel and look great in your warm-weather wardrobe? A great way to get there is to work with a personal trainer. My business is called A New U – Total Wellness, and I work one-on-one with my clients to help them make positive lifestyle changes by modifying their physical and nutritional behaviors. I can help you get started on an exercise and nutritional plan to get you ready for those summer clothes!

I’d like to tell you about my Spring Special. Do you have a daughter who will be out of school for the summer? Take advantage of my Special and have fun with your daughter, too, by working out together! Pay for your session and pay only half price for your daughter’s workout. Sharing workout times can be motivating and fun! I will work together with you to set goals that will help both of you accomplish your dreams of healthier bodies and minds.

Now let’s look at some questions from my e-mail “mail bag”!How often would I workout with you?The frequency of your workouts depends on your objectives and goals

– and how soon you want to see results. Some of my clients come twice a week, some three times, for an hour each session. I will meet with you be-fore we begin working together, to help determine what your goals are and advise you on the best ways to accomplish them. Remember, I work with clients Monday through Saturday, at times convenient for them, including early morning and late afternoon appointments. We’ll work together to set a schedule that works best for you.

Would I have to buy any special clothing or equipment? What do I have to buy?

I have all the equipment you’ll be working with in my studio. You will need athletic shoes, but clothing that is comfortable and allows your body to move during your workout is all that’s necessary. As an option, many of my clients do purchase my newly updated and revised Power Program™ Well-

ness Workbook, which contains sections on nutrition, exercise, daily plan-ning and daily journaling.

I’ve heard that working with a personal trainer is really expensive. Is this true?

Of course, all circumstances are different, but working with a trainer can be affordable! I will be pleased to dis-cuss my fee schedule with you while we talk about your goals and objectives.

My friend and I would like to work out together. Is this possible?

Yes! I have enough equipment and space for you to share your workout with your friend, daughter or hus-band! And working out together can be a great idea, providing further motivation for both of you!

If you want to get in tip-top shape for spring and summer, call or e-mail me to learn more. And don’t forget about the Spring Special. Grab your daughter, friend or husband and get started now on the path to feeling and looking even better!

Kathryn K. Samuels is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nu-trition Specialist with the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists. She is the owner of A New U - Total Wellness. For more in-formation, go to KSAMUELS.COM or email: [email protected]



SPRING FLING! FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO DECLuTTER!by Ellen Delap, CPO

Spring is in the air! It is a time of rejuvenation, renovation and renewal. It is also time to declutter and donate. We have been blessed with abundance, however we are overwhelmed by our stuff as a result. Clutter costs us peace of mind and drains us of positive energy. Imagine what you could do with the time and space your clutter is cur-rently taking up!

· Choose 15 minutes to declutter your home every day. Set the timer and off you go for 15 minutes! Take this time to get items back where they belong in their homes. If items do not have a home, decide if you will “use them or lose them” and be ready to store, donate or toss. This routine will get your home or office back to running order very quickly.

· Choose 5 items to declutter. What do you truly love, use and need? Walk around your home and think about items you truly have not used in YEARS! Do this once a week, and with this baby step, your living and working space will evolve into a clear space.

· Declutter your mind with lists. Use paper and pencil to clear out all those required activities, last minutes errands, purchases and more. Keep paper and pencil in your car, by your bed and by each telephone. If you always have access to paper, it is easier to make a list and follow it.

· Do you have “virtual clutter” – email, forwards, or spam? Eliminate this clutter by using the spam filter provided by your service provider. Hit the delete key for unwanted emails as soon as they arrive. Add a note to your signature line on your email stating “Please do not forward unnecessary email or chain letters to this me. Thank you.” Add a folder under your inbox for “completed” email and move email into it immediately.

· Stop clutter before it begins! Before you purchase any item, evaluate how and when will you use it, where will you store it, and whether or not you truly love it! Clutter begins with a whim and a purchase. Be mindful of what comes into your home and your life.

Your Spring Fling will invigorate you, create new habits and make all the difference this season. Enjoy the season with more space, more time and more energy!

Learn more organizing tips and tools at www.professional-organizer.com, on Twit-ter @TexasOrganizer and Facebook Fan Page Professional-Organizer.com. For more techniques, tools and tips, and to read Ellen’s Blog, visit www.professional-organizer.com. Connect with us on our Facebook Fan Page Professional-Organizer.com or tweet with us at @TexasOrganizer.com.

SPRING----SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SEASON!Nobody would argue with the fact that our winter season has seemed to be especially long,

cold, and dreary this year, even for Texas! The good news is, spring, is finally here and signs of new life surround us everywhere. But, spring is not just a season that happens to follow winter; it is a natural time for us to experience rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation as individuals.

With the recent time change to Daylight Savings Time, most of us are welcoming the longer daylight hours replacing the short, dark days of winter. The joys of spring abound as Mother Nature wakes up and breathes new life into the world around us. It seems as if we have really “earned” the reprieve of spring this year, replacing the clouds, rain, colder temps, and even some snowflakes! As we pause to welcome this new season, our senses become alive with the sights, sounds, and smells signaling the rebirth and renewal of spring.

Since the beginning of time, spring has been a natural time for rebirth, renewal and hope on a spiritual, physical, and emotional level. This is evident in our religious holidays and traditions that occur in spring as well. Easter is observed by Christians around the world, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and the Jewish religion celebrates Passover as a celebration of liberation. Both Easter and Passover embody new hope and new life.

As we pause to enjoy the signs of new life all around, or celebrate with our family and embrace the rituals of Easter or Passover, it is essential to not miss an invaluable opportunity for a rebirth and renewal of our individual selves. Spring is a time to look within ourselves and assess what in our lives needs to be reworked, re-energized or rejuvenated. It is a perfect time to let go of the parts of ourselves that seem to have been hibernating, stagnant, or dormant. This may mean letting go of unhealthy relationships that are no longer working for us, and making the decision to move on to a more highly functioning reality. Rebirth requires letting go of the old and replacing it with a new pattern in which we walk new paths, try new experiences, and embrace change. It also requires us to rearrange our lives and step outside our familiar comfort zones to travel a new path.

Whether you are letting go of old issues that have kept you from moving ahead, ending relationships that are no longer working for you, or you just need new vitality infused into your rather mundane existence, this is the perfect time for change. Rebirth always begins with self-examination and asking ourselves, “What do I want to rework or remake in my life?” The next step involves making our game plan or list of goals as to how we plan to move towards change. Most importantly, we must begin to integrate the new plan into our daily routines and habits. Spring is a reminder each year that new life follows the dullness of a hibernating winter. For each of us as individuals, spring is a reminder of the endless possibilities that rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation bring to us on our journey of life.

Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is in private practice in Kingwood spe-cializing in Women’s Emotional Health, Eating Disorders, and Marital Counseling.


This spring Kingwood Women's Club (KWC) celebrates 25 years of supporting commu-nity agencies and local area non-profits. Diana Hertzenberg, a charter KWC member, states, "I am so proud to be a part of KWC and the work they do throughout the community. This group of women is organized, knowledgeable and deeply committed to the organizations they support." Important KWC dates from the past 25 years include founding of the club, produc-ing the first Holiday Marketplace, helping create Project Mammogram, and breaking the club record for philanthropy donations in 2010.

KWC IS FOuNDEDIn February, 1985, Ronald Reagan was beginning his second term as President, "We are

the World" was being recorded to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Africa, and Cyndi Lau-per was voted Best New Artist at the Grammy's. And, in Kingwood, a group of stay-at-home moms got together to determine how they could fulfill the increasing need for a helping hand within their community.

That February, those twenty-five moms established the Kingwood Women's Club (KWC). During the past 25 years, KWC members have volunteered over 100,000 hours of their time to many outreach programs including Friends of the Library Kingwood, Society of St. Ste-phen, Humble Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M.), Hearing and Vision Testing and other services for under staffed public schools plus many, many more.

But, as sung by Cyndi Lauper in her hit single: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!" And these girls are no exception. In addition to their charitable volunteer work, the founding KWC members knew that if they felt camaraderie, then the chance of success for their new organiza-tion was much greater. They made social interaction (i.e. dining, imbibing and shopping) a part of their mission. If a group of members works at H.A.A.M. during the morning, they are sure to go to lunch together afterwards.

If you are interested in becoming a member, a Prospective Member Coffee is being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 15th at Homewood Suites, 23320 US 59 N, Kingwood. All wom-en are welcome and encouraged to attend.

FuNDRAISING GOES TO A NEW LEVELAlthough Kingwood Women's Club did not raise millions upon millions of dollars like

Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie did with their "We are the World" humanitarian aid collabo-ration, KWC did begin serious hometown fundraising during the fall of 1997. KWC presented their first Holiday Marketplace fundraiser that year which continues today as an annual event where you can Shop to Give Hope. All proceeds go directly to KWC's charities. Although KWC has had other fundraisers prior to 1997 (the first being a bake sale that raised $285!), this new idea was a much larger endeavor. Last year's 2009 Holiday Marketplace raised over $60,000. This year you will find dozens of new vendors offering unique gifts, home decor, holiday decor, women’s and children’s fashions, jewelry and accessories, gourmet food items and much more.

The 2010 event will be held October 25th and 26th at the Humble Civic Center. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Holiday Marketplace or to obtain information about being a vendor please contact [email protected].

KWC INSTRuMENTAL IN STARTING PROjECT MAMMOGRAMIn May, 2001, KWC contributed $5,000 seed money to help establish Project Mam-

mogram, a Northeast Hospital Foundation managed in conjunction with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. With the assistance of KWC members, Project Mammogram receives grants from Susan G. Komen Foundation and provides volunteers at local missions and the clinic. This program offers free mammograms and appropriate follow up treatments (ultra-sounds, biopsies, etc.) to qualifying area women who have no insurance or whose incomes are not low enough to qualify for Medicaid.

If you would like information about volunteering for or making a donation to Project Mammogram, please call The Breast Center at 281-540-6443 after 1:00 PM weekdays.

A RECORD BREAKING YEARRonald Reagan broke all sorts of national economic records with Reaganomics. And

KWC has made some milestones of their own. The 2010 philanthropy donation to KWC’s charities is $71,444, a club record. Linda Prator, Vice President of Ways & Means, says, “This year’s donation is the largest donation in our club history. The majority of the funds were raised at the 2009 Holiday Marketplace which was a huge success because of the generous support of area businesses, individuals and club members.” KWC has donated over $550,000 to local organizations since the club was established in 1985.

To see a breakdown of KWC’s $71,444 by organization and to learn more about KWC, please see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KingwoodWomensClub or their web-site www.kingwoodwomensclub.com. Photos by Pat and Ray’s Studio


Centre Stage Theater CompanyPresents ‘Annie’

Leapin’ lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes Centre Stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. “This is Centre Stage’s 3rd produc-tion of ANNIE in 25 years, so it’s a favorite of ours, too!” says Barry Dean, Founding Artistic Director. “Audiences are in for a real treat as Centre Stage Theatrical School students bring to life the adventures of little orphan An-nie” as she suffers life in a New York City orphanage under the cruel Miss Hannigan, befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and ultimately finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace Farrell and a loveable mutt named Sandy. Musical numbers include “May-be”, “It’s the Hard-Knock Life”, “Little Girls”, “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here”, “NYC”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”, “Easy Street” and the classic song of hope, “Tomorrow”.

Sharing the title role of Annie are Alex Simmons and Grayson Ruiz. Playing Annie’s orphan friends are Jasmine Umrysh and Parker Manning as Molly, Catherine Monteleone and Madisen McMurray as Duffy, Ivanna

Martinez and Paige Manning as Pepper, Amy Medeski and Madison O’Neal as July, Kris-ten Herink and Ashley Mc-Murray as Tessie and Megan Vaughn and Paige Colbert as

Kate. Callie McLemore and Alexis Beaulieu will terrorize the orphans as Miss Hannigan while Josh Medeski is up to no good as her brother, Rooster Hannigan. Alexis Beaulieu will also play Rooster’s blonde girlfriend, Lily St. Regis, along with Peyton Manning. Luke Kerschbaum portrays a tough, kind Oliver Warbucks and Lauryn Ferguson plays his sweet secretary, Grace Farrell. Sarah Reilly hits the high notes as Star-To-Be.

The scruffy orphan chorus includes Maddie Dunleavy, Macie Whit-en, Lauren Gore, Gabby Alvarado, Clare Kelly, Macy Meinhardt, Alexis Hoeller, Divina Baca, Sarah Reilly, Amber Nunnery, Ashley Trotter, Jade Jones, Victoria Szeplaki, Brianna Rodriguez, Jenna Lorance, Delaney Brit-tingham, Keagan Walker, Brooke Spence, Melissa Reeves, Julianne Elling-ton, Mary Ruedin, Liv Velvin, Mikayla Arceneaux, Delaney Beck, Rylee Manahan, Sarah Barker and Parker Warren.

The Warbucks Mansion staff includes Jarod Croskey Hardy as Drake, Emily Wada as Cecille, Karen Grentz as Annette, Mariah Gleason as Mrs. Greer and Marissa Mascolo as Mrs. Pugh. Tyler Croskey Hardy plays ra-dio show host Bert Healy and Josh Kent portrays President Roosevelt. Lt. Ward is Joey Trammel. The talented cast also includes Carley Bray, Savan-nah Bryce, Lyann Cabezas/Kramer, Megan Cambio, Caty Davis, Michael DeVarennes, Daniel Francis, Micaiah Hall, Rebekah Hall, Abbey Harris, Lauren Herink, Allison Holder, Kaitlyn Horn, Colin Kelly, Nick Kerstans, Addison Ruddell, Mahayla Kissman, Emily Lawrence, Claire Ransdell, Katelyn Rozum, Nicholas Shaw, Carolyn Simonis, Joey Trammel, Stacey Underwood and Joshua Umrysh. The production is staged and directed by

Artistic Directors Barry Dean and Carrie Warren along with Asso-ciate Directors Sara Preisler and Donna Hannah.

The show opened April 16 at The Nathaniel Center, 804 Rus-sell Palmer Road in Kingwood with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through April 25. Ticket prices range from $12-$20 and can be pur-

chased online at www.tix.com. Group discounts are also avail-able. For more information got to www.centrestagekw.org or call 281-540-0078.

Centre Stage Theatrical School and Company is a non-profit, community service or-ganization dedicated to the de-velopment of youth through performance education and is committed to staging high qual-ity musical theatre productions to benefit the greater Lake Houston community.

Photos by Pat and Ray’s Studio

Keller Williams Announces Concert Line up Keller Williams Realty Northeast has announced the spring entertainment line

up for its free monthly concert series at Kings Harbor in Kingwood. The concerts are held the third Friday of each month from 7-10 p.m.

Elvis Tribute Artist Vince King will bring his act to the Viva Las Vegas Concert on April 16 (Rain date April 23). He will be joined by special guest performers, the Keller Williams Thriller Dancers, who will be doing a tribute to the late Michael Jack-son starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert’s char-ity guest will be Humble-based FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center.

King has worked as an Elvis Tribute Artist for more than five years, traveling all over the country. He has performed for Legends in Concert, the Galveston Mardi Gras and the Houston Rodeo Cook Off. He recently won Myrtle Beach’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. In August, he will compete in the finals of the Ultimate Elvis Contest sponsored by Elvis Presley Enter-prises in Memphis.

He works hard to keep the memory of Elvis alive through replicating his costumes, haunting voice and dance moves. He takes his audience on a journey through Elvis’ career: from the movie years of the Fifties to the Las Vegas act of the Seventies.

The concert on May 21 will welcome a local favorite: Sundance Head, a 2007 American Idol finalist who hails from Porter. A Blues artist, Sundance released his first CD self titled “Sundance Head” in February and has performed locally at the House of Blues. A versatile musician, he plays a variety of instruments including the guitar, drums and harmonica. Sundance will be joined by Keith Rowe on vocals

and guitar. The featured char-ity in May will be the Zach Jones Memorial Fund, pro-moting education through ra-bies awareness, research and funding scholarships

On June 18, another hometown favorite will grace the stage at Kings Harbor. Kingwood native and Nash-ville-based Christian record-ing artist Christi Harper will be accompanied by Houston band Pierced Grip. Last fall,

Harper released her debut CD, titled “Hear.”

In honor of the fea-tured charity, the Blue Star Moms Houston, she will be singing pa-triotic tunes along with a mixture of songs that showcase her wide vocal range.

Kings Harbor is lo-cated at 1660 W. Lake Houston Pkwy. in King-wood between Kingwood Dr. and FM 1960. For more information, visit www.clickKWne.com or www.kings-harbor.com


Meet Patrick G. Hubbard, Attorney and Counselor at LawPatrick Hubbard Reflects on 35 Years of Law Practice

Practicing law in Kingwood for the past twenty-five years has been a dream come true for this country boy who was raised on the treeless high plains of Texas. Living in this community with my family has been a true blessing from God. There have been so many friends and acquaintances who have made me feel welcome, supported my business and who have shared my joy and pain along the way. When I hear negative comments about Kingwood, I usually respond by simply pointing out that it is the best placed I have ever lived.

Looking even further back to 1968, when I entered law school at Texas Tech University, I could not have imag-ined the experiences my choice of the legal profession would yield over the next forty plus years. It has been an exciting, interesting and challenging journey. Bringing alternating joy, laughter and tears, it has been everything except boring, no chance of that!

My legal education had just begun at Texas Tech when it was interrupted by an all expense paid vacation to Europe where I served for eighteen months in the US Army Finance Corp. Returning to law school, I graduated and was licensed by the Texas Bar Association in early 1974. My first job was as an Assistant District Attorney in Lub-bock County where I served as a criminal prosecutor. After a year, I opened my own firm, and with the exception of a couple of sojourns, I have been practicing law ever since.

The first such sojourn was in 1977 to Micronesia, where I served as the Acting Attorney General for the Com-monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as it took its place under the United States umbrella with common-wealth status. The second was in 1982 to earn a Master of International Management degree from the Thunderbird School for International Business in Glendale, Arizona. At Thunderbird, I focused on Southeast Asia and learned to speak a limited amount of Mandarin Chinese. Both of these detours were very interesting and enriched my life enormously.

Through the years, not wanting to confine myself to just one category of law, I have always conducted a general practice that has consisted of business, pro-bate, family, real estate, bankruptcy and criminal matters. This mix has been very rewarding. It has continually presented fresh experiences and new challenges. More importantly to me however, it has yielded a great number of new acquaintances and opportunities to assist people with circumstances and problems that are affecting their lives.

During the coming year, while celebrating thirty-five years practicing law, it is my hope to share some of the more interesting and humorous things that I have seen as well as legal principles that I hope readers may be able to use in their lives and businesses. Also, if you have a matter of particular interest, I invite you to contact me at www.patrickhubbardlaw.com. It is my hope to respond to as many of your requests as possible in future articles in The Forest Image.

Patrick Hubbard, Attorney at Law



The Lake Houston Family YMCA is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Dancing for Partners fund-raising event to be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010. This year’s friendly com-petition will be held at the Humble Civic Center and will feature 14 community leaders paired with 14 lo-cal dance instructors. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and performances begin at 7:00 pm. Each pair will perform a short dance routine in front of an enthusiastic au-dience. The participants use their admission tickets as the means to vote for their favorite performers. Table sponsorships are available for $250 or $500 and will include seating for 10, extra “votes” and preferred seat-ing. Individual tickets will be available beginning March 22 and cost $25.00 for adult and $15.00 for students (ages 5 – 18) and includes ONE vote for your favorite performer. That evening the audience can put additional funds in the fishbowl of their favorite performer. The dance couple that raises the most funds that evening will be awarded the win-ning trophy.

In addition to the outstanding performances by local community leaders, last years participants have been invited to perform an opening number. Each of these individuals has donated their time and tal-ent to make the evening as entertaining as possible. Additionally, the YMCA will have a silent auction of outstanding items that have been donated by YMCA staff and area businesses. The evening will

also include light appetiz-ers, desserts and special performances by our ex-tremely talented ballroom dancers.

The Partners Schol-arship Campaign is the Lake Houston Fam-ily YMCA’s annual fund drive. Collectively, over $180,000 is raised which is used as financial as-sistance for children and families in our communi-ty who can not afford the cost of YMCA programs. Bridge Fest, Dancing for Partners and the YMCA annual golf tournament are the special events that provide funds for the campaign with additional pledges donated by indi-viduals and businesses in our community. One-hun-dred percent of the funds

raised are awarded in scholarships to families in the Lake Houston area and assist hundreds of children each year in our after school child care, day camp, swim lessons, youth sports and teen leadership pro-grams.

For additional information, please contact Carol Sutton, [email protected], 281-360-2500.

j. Christopher’s Pizza-PastaCelebrates 30 Years in Kingwood!

“The Original” J. Christopher’s Pizza-Pasta recently celebrated their 30th anniversary serving as Kingwood’s first family restaurant. J. Christopher’s has been in the Brennan family since 1980 and it is now owned by Anne Brennan Collier and her husband Coby. On February 20, diners enjoyed pizza specials as DJ Mark Linabury (pictured below with Anne and Coby and daughter, Haley) entertained and prizes were awarded. Pictured right with Coby are the Larry and Pat Wall, winners of the large flat screen TV grand prize.

Everyday specialties at J. Christopher’s include delicious homemade pizza and Italian sausage shipped from the windy city of Chicago. Other menu items are prepared using the original recipes from the first day J. Christopher’s opened, such as creamy homemade alfredo sauce, chicken parmesan and finger-licking burgers, which are uniquely named after the villages throughout Kingwood. J. Christopher’s also serves lunch featuring 10 items for under $10.

The food is not the only thing J. Christopher’s highlights at the eatery. Faithful employees with years of experience fill the restaurant with an upbeat attitude to match the positive working environment.

The Colliers welcome you to J. Christopher’s, a Kingwood Tradition. Photos by Pat and Ray’s Studio


Century Gardens:“the turninG of a new Leaf”

By Linda DaltonAlthough cold weather may be keeping you inside, but now

is the perfect time to venture outside to make plans for your yard for the spring, say the experts at Century Gardens Landscape Creators in Kingwood.

“In January, our area had the worst freeze since the early ‘80s,” notes Century Garden’s Mark Renninger. “Homeowners need to assess the damage done to their plants, but hold off on cutting back dead growth until early March – when the chance of another freeze is behind us.”

He says that by March you can tell if the plants will survive or not because they should have begun to show new growth by then. If they do sprout green shoots, it’s time to fertilize; if they don’t, it’s time to start over and re-plant.

Century Gardens can come to a homeowner’s rescue on either account. The company has been creating timeless landscape designs for more than ten years and has recently introduced a proprietary fertilizer program called Go Green, specifically designed for our area to expedite the landscape recovery process and to help maintain a healthy green lawn all year long.

Customer focusThe Go Green fertilizer company is just one of the initiatives

launched by Century Gardens since Mark Renninger took over the helm of his family’s business late last year. “A lot has changed,” notes Renninger who has been with the company for seven years.

“We have gone back to the basics and put the customer first. We are willing to do whatever it takes to provide the

great service our clients deserve.”

Over the years, Century Gardens has emerged from a simple landscaping company to the premier outdoor living construction company in the area. “We have done hundreds of lush landscapes

and hardscape projects for homeowners and businesses making us the most experienced in the area,” says Renninger. “We can confidently say we are indeed, the best in the business.”

Rick Shojaei of Earth Friendly Mulch agrees: “We deal with over a hundred different landscape companies. It was clear to me that Century Gardens had the highest quality construction of their product. So I called Mark and asked him if they wanted to showcase their work.”

Century Gardens accepted the offer and recently opened an outdoor display at Earth Friendly Mulch located at 5510 FM 1960 in Humble next to Houston Garden Center. The display allows prospective customers to preview Century Garden’s capabilities all in one place. It includes a custom built outdoor kitchen with a textured concrete counter top, an ornate solid cedar arbor, samples of decorative and textured concrete, a fire pit and seat wall made of natural stone.

Century Gardens also plans an outdoor kitchen display at Alspaugh’s Ace Hardware in Kingwood. They work hand in hand with Rick Alspaugh when it comes to the grilling experience. “We like to use the best products on the market, and when it comes to grills, no one knows more than Rick,” states Renninger. Century Gardens refers its customers to Alspaugh’s to purchase grills and stainless steel accessories for their outdoor kitchens.

“Mark and his team at Century Gardens have installed built-in Weber gas grills that have transformed many a backyard into a grilling paradise,” exclaims Alspaugh.

Century Gardens will gladly put its products and prices up against any other company in town. “Many companies install pre-fabricated outdoor kitchens,” explains Renninger. “Ours are all custom made. They may cost the same, but side-by-side you can clearly see the difference in our quality. We can custom build our units to fit any area and modify them to meet the homeowner’s needs. That is not possible with the cookie cutter pre-fab units.”

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Customer service and satisfaction is the top priority for Century Gardens.“In any big project, there are always minor issues that arise,” Renninger admits.

“What makes a great company is how it deals with a problem. At the end of the job, we guarantee you will be satisfied with Century Gardens.”

He is a stickler about returning calls to the company within 24 hours. He promises: “If you don’t reach me, please leave a message or send an email to [email protected] and I will get back to you quickly.”

To see more photos of the scope and variety of Century Garden’s outdoor living environments, visit: www.CenturyGardens.com To schedule a complimentary initial consultation, call Mark on his cell phone at 281-541-1855 or at the office at 281-354-0970.

experienced in-house CrewAnother reason for Century Garden’s unequalled job quality is its experienced,

in-house landscaping and construction crews. “Our team has been together for many years and they know what is expected from them,” states Renninger. “Because we do everything in-house, we have better control over the timeline of a project and we don’t have to mark up prices like everyone else. It also gives us the ability to work within homeowners’ budgets and guarantee our work.”

Century Gardens is so confident in their work that they encourage homeowners to get at least two other bids on a job before choosing a contractor. “Don’t let the little guy fool you,” cautions Renninger. “Homeowners think they’ll get a deal from the small companies. Those guys know this. They usually end up leaving the homeowner paying a great deal more for sub-par work. Get the bids, but if you insist, we are also experts at fixing their mistakes.”

One recent project Century Gardens plans to show off is the backyard of Marge Wall’s Bear Branch home. They took a yard with just a small concrete patio and transformed it into an outdoor paradise with a 1,000 square-foot patio, an arbor, a trellis, landscaping and a contoured sidewalk leading from the driveway to the backyard. “Thank you for all you did to make our really ugly backyard into one of our favorite places,” writes Wall. “All the children and grandchildren love to come visit and use our new outdoor area.”

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