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Introducing Duncan Security and DataSmart
Meet Rickie Shaw. Being the son of parents who were filling station operators, Rickie has been in the service industry since he was twelve. The last four years of his career
have been spent in the security alarm business – an occupation he loves because he cares about people and their safety. Rickie recently joined Duncan Security and is
proud now to spread the word about their superlative service record in the home and commercial security industry.
Duncan Security and DataSmart were established in 2000 with the mission of becoming the preeminent providers of new
home structured wiring, security (systems and monitoring services), and custom audio/video systems in the greater Houston area.
Since then, the two companies have grown exponentially as a direct result of their focus on quality customer service and competitive pricing.
Duncan Security is dedicated to providing residential customers with the highest-quality alarm systems that protect their loved
ones and other valuables. As an ADT Authorized Dealer, Duncan Security offers the peace of mind that comes with knowing that
your home is being protected by the most respected name in the security industry. In addition, Duncan Security is your one-stop
shopping provider of everything you’ll need to secure your property and the well-being of your family, including home security
systems and accessories, security monitoring services, small business security and camera systems, monitored smoke and carbon
monoxide detection, and camera surveillance systems for your home and business.
Rickie Shaw
DataSmart specializes in wiring new homes for future application systems, including telecommunications, computer network,
security, audio/video, home theater, lighting control, and others. With its innovative strategies, the Company has earned the opportunity to work for the largest national homebuilders serving the local Houston market. In so doing, it has kept pace with the technological advances required by today’s advanced, high-speed society and homeowners by additionally providing technology packages for virtually all in-home applications, including the design, installation and servicing of audio/video, home theater, lighting control,
home automation and central vacuum systems. This enables DataSmart to provide residential customers with a highly-responsive,
one-stop, end-to-end service solution for their customized in-home automation needs. A broad range of product/service alternatives
is available, from single rooms of audio to whole-house automation and in-home theater/media rooms.
Rickie has been married for 37 years and is the proud father of two beautiful daughters, with two grandchildren already and more on the way. He boasts that he cares as
much about the security and safety of his customers as he does his own family. You’ll simply have to meet Rickie yourself to truly understand the sincerity of that statement!
Call him today at 832-250-3360.
Don’t let your home and those who live in it go unprotected!
Duncan Security will combine a state-of-the-art security system with 24x7 monitoring services …
And a camera surveillance system as well, if you like!
5819 W. Sam Houston Pkwy #405 ~ Houston, TX 77041
713-466-4999
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Ring in Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions
Now that 2011 is almost here, you may want to make some New Year’s
resolutions. Planning to volunteer? Go to the gym more often? Learn a new
language? All worthy ambitions, of course, but this year, why not add some
financial resolutions as well?
Which resolutions should you make? Here are a few ideas to consider:
Boost your retirement accounts. No matter how old you’ll be in 2011, one
thing is certain — you’re a year closer to retirement than you were in 2010.
And that’s why you’ll want to increase your contributions to your retirement
accounts. If your salary is going up in 2011, boost the amount you defer for
your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 403(b)
plan (if you work for a school or other tax-exempt organization) or a 457(b)
plan (if you work for a state or local government). With tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings and several investment options, these
types of plans are tremendous ways to save for retirement. And try to “max
out” your traditional or Roth IRA, too.
Look for opportunities. With the uncertainties in the economy and the volatility of the financial markets, many people decide to head to the investment
“sidelines” for a while. Yet, this environment may actually be a good one for
investors with patience, discipline and the ability to look beyond yesterday’s
headlines. For one thing, many quality securities are now good values. Also,
we’re still seeing low inflation and low interest rates — factors that may lead
to greater economic demand and improved strength in the financial markets.
Don’t over-react to market swings. Over the past few years, we’ve seen
plenty of sudden, sharp swings in the financial markets, and you’re likely going to see more of them in 2011. Don’t over-react to either the “ups” or the
“downs” of the market. Over-reacting leads to short-term thinking — and successful investors are the ones who can maintain a long-term perspective.
Rebalance when necessary. At least once a year, review and rebalance
your portfolio, as necessary, to make sure it still reflects your goals, risk toler-
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by Skip Curry
ance and family situation, all of
which can change over time.
Reduce your debts. While
the sluggish economy of the past
couple of years has obviously
been a cause of concern for everyone, we have seen one “silver
lining” in that many people, concerned about over-spending, have
shed some of their debt load. The
less money you have to spend on
your debts, the more you’ll have
available to invest for your future, so do what you can to cut
down on what you owe.
Maintain adequate cash levels. As an investor, you’ve got at
least two good reasons for maintaining enough cash in your portSkip Curry
folio. First, having adequate cash
available means you’ll be ready to act quickly to take advantage of good investment opportunities. And second, by having a cash cushion, you won’t be
forced to liquidate long-term investments to pay for short-term needs such as a
major car repair, a new furnace, a big doctor’s bill, and so on.
By following these suggestions, you can position yourself to make progress
toward your long-term goals in 2011 — and in all the New Years that follow.
Robert T. “Skip” Curry is a financial advisor of Edward Jones and Company. His offices are located at 2605 W. Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood.
Please call 281-359-3352 for more information. www.edwardjones.com
WHY AM I SO TIRED ALL THE TIME?
HOW CAN I GET MY ENERGY BACK?
This is one of the most common questions I hear. There are many
causes of fatigue, but the most common one is Adrenal Fatigue. Your adrenal glands help your body to handle stress – emotional and physical. If
you are in a situation of continuous high stress or if you have had a very
stressful life event, your adrenal glands can fatigue.
A person with fatigued adrenal glands will experience:
l Morning fatigue – not really waking up until 10:00 a.m.
l Will feel more mentally awake after noon meal
l Will feel low and slow around 2-4 p.m.
l Will feel better after 6 p.m. and tired after 9 p.m.
l No trouble falling asleep, but will wake for no reason around 3-4 a.m.
This results in:
‘TIS THE SEASON TO KEEP IT S-I-M-P-L-E
By Leslie Sarmiento
No matter how hard we try to stay on top of things, the holiday season always seems to
sneak up on us. Is it because Christmas items are now out in retail at the same time as Halloween? Maybe… whatever the reason, the challenge is always about wanting to make the
holidays festive and memorable for our family and friends and not having enough time or
money to make it “just perfect.”
As a busy decorator and mom of two, I have learned that perfect execution of the holiday
plans in our family is usually an exercise in flexibility and comedy. The baby won’t smile
for the Christmas photo, I used the wrong ingredients for the casserole, the karaoke machine
wouldn’t work, and the gifts I bought online arrived late! But in spite of all these mishaps,
guess what – we still had a great holiday. The year goes by so fast, and everyone gets so caught
up with their own thing, that we were just happy to be together.
SO, now that we have a better perspective of what’s really important, do we really want
to spend hours putting up elaborate and over-the-top decorations for just four weeks? I don’t
think so. Here are my easy to remember suggestions for keeping it simple this year:
S – SAME DECORATIONS. Use the same decorations that you already have out for the
fall and just tweak with some Christmas accents for the last four weeks of the year. The key is
starting out in the fall with the right basic pieces that have the ability to transition. Grapevine
garlands or leafless branches, for example, could be used for both harvest and Christmas themes.
Clear glass containers or metal ones in a bronze finish are also very versatile.
I – INSTALL ONLY IN FOCAL AREAS. Good news: we don’t have to decorate every
single nook and cranny of the house! Too many decorations just create a cluttered look. Instead, concentrate on areas that draw the most attention, such as your fireplace mantel, the
dining and buffet tables, and entry.
M – THE MIDAS TOUCH. Nothing adds elegance to a celebration like GOLD. The richness, the luxury, the luster and shine instantly makes your event special. The best thing about
gold is that it beautifully dresses up your rustic harvest colors, and then goes on to accent your
Christmas colors with ease. A can of gold spray paint goes a long way to dramatically spruce
up tired, old décor.
P – PEARS, PERSIMMON, POMEGRANATE, PINEAPPLE. Toss in apples, berries,
nuts, and citrus combinations and we’ve got a great recipe for some colorful holiday accents
that are suitable for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Decorating with fruit reminds us of
abundance and blessings from nature. Also, fresh fruit smells delightful! They will, however,
need to be replenished as they perish or are consumed over time. High quality artificial fruit
are readily available and make a beautiful alternative that will last for years.
L – LEAVES. Leaves are what makes the season of fall different from winter. So, transitioning our décor from fall to Christmas could be as easy as taking our cue from nature, and
just changing out the leaves! The trick is planning ahead in the fall and only decorating with
leaves that are “loose” or easily removable. Another approach would be to decorate only with
gold leaves, a festive look that works well for both seasons.
E – EMBELLISH. Finally, here’s our chance to have fun with accents that are more identifiable with the specific holiday. For example, gourds and corn, sunflowers and scarecrows
can be added to the fall décor, while Santas and nutcrackers, snowflakes and angels can be
showcased at Christmas. We can add ribbon, fabric, candles, ornaments… This is where we
incorporate all of our old favorite pieces – youknow…those special ones that have the best
memories and stories to tell.
So, this year, remember to keep it SIMPLE, and Happy Decorating!
To create a room to remember, contact Leslie at [email protected] or call
281.686.9293.
www.LeslieSarmiento.com
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lack of energy
mental fogginess
decreased sex drive
mild depression
irritability before meals
increased PMS
slow recovery from exercise
decreased ability to handle
stress
Dr. Charles Campbell
The best method to evaluate adrenal function is saliva testing. The
resulting information can be used to
design a personalized program to restore your energy.
TESTIMONIAL
For 20 years, I suffered from fatigue, depression and a general
malaise. Dr. Campbell ran laboratory tests and found that my adrenal glands had all but stopped functioning. After beginning the
recommended treatment, I saw almost immediate improvement. After two months, I had more energy and enthusiasm than I had as a
teenager! I not only have more stamina as a wife and mother, but
I’m even planning on attending school next semester to become a
reflexologist. Thanks, Dr. C., for giving me a new lease on life!
S.E., Kingwood, Texas
Dr. Charles Campbell operates Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center in Kingwood, Texas. 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
Medicine and is a member the American Association
of Integrative Medicine-College of Clinical Nutrition,
the American Holistic Health Association and The
American Nutraceutical Association.
Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center
1434 Kingwood Drive
281/358-7777
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they received from the other 90 full-time agents at RE/MAX. “The agents came together for
100 percent participation in the food drive,” said Ellen Liming.
Jill Curran helped coordinate the effort between Randalls and Millie Garrison at HAAM
which resulted in a $1000 contribution by RE/MAX of food to help stock the depleted shelves
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When Eunice Dennis, a Realtor with RE/MAX Associates Northeast, heard about the
situation at Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM), she knew she had to get involved.
As HAAM approaches the busiest season of need in the year, the food pantry is empty.
Eunice and fellow realtor Ellen Liming were not suprised at the enthusiastic response
of the food pantry. “HAAM does such a
wonderful job of assisting those in need and
we are glad we can help our local community
in any way we can.”
When the HAAM truck pulled up to the
RE/MAX Associates Northeast office in Kingwood, the Realtors were waiting, with bags of
food in hand, ready to load onto the truck.
Millie Garrison, HAAM’s resource development director, and HAAM board member, Darryl Chandler, helped to load the donations into the truck with smiles from ear to ear.
For more information about RE/MAX
Associates Northeast, visit www.northhoustonhomes.com. For more information about
HAAM, visit www.haamministries.org.
Kumon’s Book Drive
Celebrates National Book Month
Children Collect Books for Charity
In honor of October’s National Book Month, the students at Kumon
Math and Reading Center of Kingwood collected more than 391 books to
benefit the Forge for Families, a local non-profit organization serving children in Houston.
“It was our goal to provide each person in the community, especially
children, with the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of reading,” said
Dorothy Chapman, director of the Kumon Math & Reading Center of Kingwood. “My students were excited to give back to the community.”
For more information about the book drive or to learn more about Kumon, call 281 361-2044.
About The Forge for Families
The mission of The Forge for Families is to enrich the spiritual, educational, vocational, and leadership development of inner city families through
Christ-centered mentoring, bringing transforming growth to Houston’s Third
Ward community.
About Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Kumon [Koo-mon] is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their
own. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized
approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase
confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Kumon
has 26,000 centers in 46 countries and more than four million students studying worldwide. The company’s North American headquarters is in Teaneck,
New Jersey. Visit www.kumon.com to learn more.
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FamilyTime Foundation Announces
The 2010 Women of Achievement
The 2010 FamilyTime Women of Achievement were honored recently at a special reception at The Veranda in Kingwood. “The reception is a wonderful venue to
give this year’s honorees an opportunity to meet one another and mingle with former
honorees. It’s a special evening for all,” said Susan Meinholz, a FamilyTime board
member. Susan, a former Women of Achievement, has been doing an incredible job
volunteering her time to head up the Gala Committee for several years.
Every year, FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center, which provides counseling, advocacy and shelter for victims of domestic violence, recognizes women who
have played a large role in building strength in the community through individual
commitments and achievements.
FamilyTime will honor these women and the organization’s 34 years of service
to the community at the annual Women of Achievement Hearts of Gold Gala being
held on January 29th at the Houston Airport Marriott. The gala will include a gourmet dinner, awards presentation, auctions and dancing. This event will help raise
funds so that FamilyTime can continue to assist women and children in the community who are victims of domestic violence.
Tickets are $100 per person and may be purchased by calling FamilyTime at
281-446-2615. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and appreciated.
Much of the money raised at this prestigious affair is used to fund “The Door”.
Opened in July 1996, The Door is FamilyTime’s shelter for women and children who
are fleeing domestic violence. It is the only such shelter in north Harris and south
Montgomery counties. Since its opening, it has provided a safe haven and crisis services to more than 4,500 women and children.
Pictured left to right front row are Suzanne Juel (Business), Nancy Foisner
(Community Activist), Ginger Burklow (Medical), Karen Kilby (The Arts) and Carrie Keith (Education); middle row: Mary Tyhurst (Homemaker) and Patti Tristan
(Spirit of FamilyTime); back row: Janet Ebach (Visionary), Betty Newton (Special
Recognition), Laura Clark (Volunteer), Jennifer Bohner (Human Services), Dawn
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Evans (Women’s Advocate), Bonnie Zimmer (Visionary) and Diane Havens (Entrepreneur).
Pat Guard, also a former Women of Achievement and now current board member, says, “It was such an honor to have so many distinguished women at The Veranda for this reception. Many of the former honorees have really taken their recognition
to heart and work hard to give back to FamilyTime. I am heading up the raffle this
year so I will be calling in a lot of favors. Call me at The Veranda at 281-358-2820 if
you have something to donate. We’ll see you at the gala in January.”
Visit www.familytimeccc.org for more information.
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The Facts . . .
“The Door” continues to be the only all-inclusive shelter and crisis center
in Northeast Harris County serving women and children fleeing domestic violence.
In 2009, the center provided emergency shelter for 696 victims of domestic violence. It gave free counseling to 1,957 victims of abuse and other violent
crimes.
The 24-hour emergency help line fielded 17,126 calls. Assistance such as
shelter and counseling was provided to 1,068 people.
In 2009, 541 volunteers donated 10,080 hours of time and energy to the
center.
Violence in the home has no regard for income, profession or social status.
• Every 15 second a woman is battered.
• They stay because they are held hostage by fear and intimidation, because of their financial constraints, or because of cultural or religious beliefs.
• Family violence kills as many women every five years as the total number
of Americans who died in the Vietnam war.
• The legacy of domestic violence is one that is passed down through generations if there is no intervention.
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Mission Northeast Thanks 2010 Community Partners
From monthly donations, to giving to special needs such as fundraising events,
grants or Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, individual in the community are The
Mission’s lifeline. So many lives are changed because of their faithful and sacrificial
giving. Mission Northeast looks forward to many years of ministry together. May
God continue to bless you. Thanks and we love you! Mission Northeast volunteers
are the greatest! Our clients are more than a face or just another number. Pam Dickson, director of the Mission relates this story which will touch your heart.
Dancing with a Shopping Cart
One day two precious volunteers from our clothing area came to me. “We have
this young man who just got a job at a local restaurant, and he needs a white shirt,
black pants, and black shoes. We only have the shirt in his size. Is there anything else
we can do? He has a family and has been unemployed. He is so excited about this
job; I hope we can help him.”
I met the young man, and he was very excited about the job, and also very appreciative of the assistance and kindness he received from those who had helped him
at The Mission. I told him I would see what I could do about finding him the other
clothing items he needed. I suggested that he get his food, and I would meet him to
let him know what I found out. When he left to get the food, the volunteers and I
discussed the situation. They agreed that if we couldn’t find the things he needed for
his job, that we would all “do something” to make it possible. I called a local thrift
shop and asked if we could send this young man down there to look for the clothes he
needed. I got a name of someone who would help him, and then asked them if they
would be able to donate the clothes to him. If not, please let me know – we would
pay for what he needed.
I went out to find the young man and give him the information about going to
the thrift shop, and found him dancing around in circles with an empty shopping cart.
He stopped and looked embarrassed. His wife and two little children were standing
there, and she said to me, “He is just so happy that we could some food today and
that you have helped us so much.” He added, “It just made me feel like dancing!”
The young man was able to get the other items he needed for his job, and he only
needed to come back to us one more time for assistance. Now he is employed and
supporting his family.
This is what Mission Northeast is all about—“changing our community, one life
at a time, through the love of Jesus Christ”. The day that family came in, and every
day at The Mission, our clients see the love of Jesus in the faces, hearts, and caring
of our wonderful volunteers. It happens every day – what those volunteers did, by
“going the extra mile” changed everything for that family. And that’s how we are
blessed each day.
Recently many of those special partners visited Pat and Ray Guard’s Veranda
and enjoyed Texas hors d’oeurves and wines as they purchased Silpada jewelry from
Sarah Smith and Arbonne Skin Care
from Tiara Guard-Vinson. It was a
Party with a Purpose. Proceeds from
the food and the jewelry and skin
care helped to buy turkeys to fill the
Thanksgiving baskets at the Mission.
Pictured above with Mission Northeast Director Pam Dickson is Tiara Guard-Vinson, an
independent consultant with Arbonne Skin Care.
Pictured right with Pam is Pat Guard, owner of
The Veranda.
Tea with
Mrs. Claus
What could be better than learning manners
directly from Mrs. Claus?
Lucky younsters recently
enjoyed Afternoon Tea at
The Veranda, Elves’ Story
Coloring Book, Mrs. Claus
Storytime, writing a letter
to Santa for Mrs. Claus to
deliver & picture opportunities with Mrs. Claus. Would
you like to host a special party
for your child?
While some might perceive
a decorum school as being a charm
school for girls, the Institute of
Decorum teaches both males and females in the most current manners for
today. Unfortunately, good manners
are not inherited. Manners are acquired
by those who desire to improve themselves. Good manners are based
on consideration, respect and courtesy towards others. Everyone desires to be treated with respect and courtesy. Individuals skilled in
manners stand out and shine. Simply put, politeness is noticed and
pays off. “Equipping people with these critical skills and knowledge
will prove to give a person an advantage not only in their personal but
professional life,” stated Ms. Cameron.
Maybe you are interested in a little more mature etiquette assistance..... The Institute of Decorum also offers Adult Teas, Wine
Etiquette Classes, Business Etiquette instruction and Bridal Etiquette. Instructors Tamara Paul and Kale Cameron received their
certification in Florida by the Academy of Etiquette and Protocol.
Upon graduating from the academy, they were additionally certified
to teach Business Etiquette, American, Continental and International Dining Etiquette, Social Etiquette and Protocol for children and
adults and Tea Etiquette. For more information, call 832-429-4633 or
email [email protected]. www.instituteofdecorum.com
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The designer cupcake craze has arrived in Kingwood. Cakewalk Bakery in the
Rustic Woods Shopping Center is now making more than a dozen different types of
cupcakes from scratch each morning.
The bakery’s display case is artistically arrayed with the “grab and go” treats.
Rows of colorful, oversize cupcakes lure customers with their turquoise, pink, yellow,
brown and white frostings which top cake flavors including vanilla, carrot, red velvet, lemon cream, peanut butter, Tres Leches and the best-selling chocolate. Seasonal
flavors are rotated into the menu such as pumpkin and gingerbread for the holidays.
The cupcakes can be purchased individually or by the dozen. For more than a
dozen of one type, the bakery requires one day advance notice. Mini cupcakes are
also available when pre-ordered.
Cakewalk’s proprietor Ashley Wenner has tagged onto a trend that started with
cupcake innovators Sprinkles in California and Magnolia Bakery in New York City.
The cupcake obsession was fueled by Sarah Jessica Parker’s visit to the NYC store
in a scene in the TV show “Sex in the City.” Suddenly, it was cool to eat cupcakes
again. “Cupcakes are a little nostalgic,” acknowledges Wenner.
While Cakewalk has been making cupcakes on request since Wenner open the
bakery last December, the bakery just recently began offering them for take-out sales
because they are more popular for last minute desserts than cakes. “People are looking to just have a bite of something sweet to satisfy a craving,” she says. “They like
cupcakes because they don’t have to buy a whole cake.”
Even though cupcakes are the rage, custom cakes of all shapes and sizes continue to be Cakewalk’s specialty. A graduate of the Alain & Marie LeNotre Culinary
Institute in Houston, Wenner is an expert cake decorator and pastry chef. Her recipe
for Red Velvet Fusion Cake was a winner in the “Best of the South” contest and was
featured in the Taste of the South Magazine earlier this year.
A Kingwood native and 2002 Kingwood High School graduate, Wenner says she
enjoys filling a need for her hometown. “Cupcakes have taken off in the last several
years and Kingwood doesn’t have something like that. I’d thought I’ll be the one to
offer it.” www.kingwoodcakewalk.com
The bakery at 4003 Rustic Woods in Kingwood is open Tuesday through Saturday. Visit their website www.kingwoodcakewalk.com or call 281-360-0025 for
anniversary specials and to place pre-orders for the holidays.
Girlfriend’s Tour
of the European
Christmas Markets
This December 38 fun ladies depart for the Kingwood
Travel’s first Girlfriend’s Tour
of the European Christmas
Markets, visiting the cities of
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich,
Innsbruck, Zurich and Lucerne
to see Europe decked out for
the holidays in picture postcard
splendor, and yes, do a little
shopping.
Diane Blanco, author of
LipstickDigest.com and frequent European travel host, will
be the tour director. In addition
to shopping in the traditional
Christmas markets and shops,
the group will see some of the
most amazing scenery, landmarks and highlights of each
city including King Ludwig’s
Castle Neuschwanstein, the
model for Cinderella’s castle in
Disneyland.
Join Diane and Kingwood Travel for their Spring Break trip to beautiful Spain, March 11-21. Spain is the perfect destination with something for everyone—the art
lover, the history buff, the admirer of magnificent architecture and those who are night owls who come alive after 10 p.m. Enjoy sightseeing and tasting the wonderful food
and wine in the cities of Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Peniscola. The tour will end with three days in the seaside cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. To
sign up for the trip to Spain, contact trip coordinator, Ann Chamberlain, 281-359-5464 or [email protected]. Don’t wait too long to register as these trips usually
fill quickly! Spain is waiting! A detailed itinerary is available at www.LipstickDigest.com, click on TRIPS.
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Call my Dad
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Pajamas
for FamilyTime
Dr. Melissa Young of
Town Center Family Practice
and Face It! Med Spa joined
forces with Margaret Rose
Roberto, an independent
representative for Silpada
Designs to raise funds to buy
pajamas for female victims
of domestic violence at The
Door, a Women’s Shelter run
by FamilyTime in Humble.
Dr. Young donated her
very beautiful Face It! Med
Spa facility for a sale of both
catalog collection items and
retired pieces of Silpada
Sterling Silver jewelry. All
sales were used to benefit the
Door fundraiser.
FamilyTime provides
free counseling and support
groups for victims of abuse,
a 24-hour crisis helpline,
“The Door,” an emergency
shelter for battered women and their children, hospital accompaniment for sexual
assault victims provided by trained advocates, trained staff to provide legal advocacy
about issues stemming from abuse, professional counseling at affordable rates for
non-victim issues and parenting education and anger management classes.
When you donate to FamilyTime, women you will never meet will benefit from
your generosity.
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A New Year – Time for a New Me!
by Deborah Olson, M.A. LPC
Another year will soon be history and a brand new year is on the horizon. This is a
common time that we all begin to examine our lives and how we might make them better, happier, healthier and more balanced. For some of us that may mean starting a new
exercise program, beginning a new diet, or getting more organized around the house. But,
how about beginning the New Year by joining a new support group to address the emotional issues and life struggles that keep us from feeling empowered and happy?
If you are interested in changing the “status quo” and not enduring another year of
feeling unhappy, out-of-balance, and powerless, then it may be time to join a support
group where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery. You will have the opportunity to learn how to be your own best friend through boundary development in relationships, begin new ways to nurture yourself and set goals for becoming the person you have
always wanted to be. In addition, you will receive the caring support, encouragement and
honest feedback from other group members who are also dealing with their own issues,
and can relate to your life story. In our Women’s support group there is openness and
sharing that is validating as people realize that others have similar struggles also.
If you see another year ending and you feel you are still not where you had wanted to
be at this point in your life journey, then it might be time to think about joining a support
group where you can experience the empathy and support of others while you learn new
strategies to cope with life. If you want to have more joy in your life and feel empowered
in your relationships, it is time to make a plan and go for it!!
A new Women’s Support Group will be beginning in January 2011 at Kingwood
Counseling. These groups are held every other Tuesday evening and the cost is $20
per group session. A free 30 minute screening is required before beginning the group.
Please call support group facilitator, Deborah Olson, M.A. LPC, today at Kingwood Counseling, #281-358-2030, if you are interested in joining or have questions
regarding this support group.
Deborah Olson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Kingwood specializing in Women’s Emotional Health, Eating Disorders and Marital Counseling. Her offices are located at 2001 Ladbrook Drive in the Kingwood Pines Professional
Offices. Contact Debbie at 281-358-2030 or [email protected].
The Holiday Planner: Keeping Your Holidays Merry and Bright!
Your holiday plans are a big project and what better way to keep this information together
than a holiday planner! Your holiday planner consolidates your gifts, decorations, recipes and
agenda to one spot for easy access.
Holiday binder
Choose a 3 ring binder with a front slip in slot. Have fun creating a front page for your
binder to get you in the mood. You can cut up old family holiday cards or print a coloring page.
Label the spine with your label maker so at a glance you can find your binder.
If you prefer, you can create a virtual holiday binder on your computer. Create a folder in
your word processing documents with the same categories as subfolders. You can upload this
to your smart phone too using google docs!
Holiday Plans
In your holiday planner you will want to categorize with the most important areas for
your family. Start early with a family meeting so you can chat about the upcoming months
and what will be most important to everyone. Use a month at a glance calendar you can post
in the kitchen to record the dates. Keeping it simple, without over committing, is a great start
to holiday celebrations.
For your own use, post on your own calendar your personal “to do’s” to accomplish holiday related tasks. Have a weekly time to review the tasks and assign times to get things done.
Using tabbed, pocket dividers, create these additional categories: Gift Lists, Christmas
Cards, Budget and receipts, Holiday Meals and Menus, Upcoming gatherings (one divider
per activity, such as Boy Scout party, Bible Study party), Holiday activities (one divider per
activity, Nutcracker Ballet, Messiah Sing along), Recipes, Décor (with pictures from previous
year’s rooms), Traditions, Church bulletins and Music (and you can insert CD plastic slots in
your notebook too!)
Remember to create personalized categories that work for your family. This is the spot to
collect those loose papers that pertain to the holiday season.
Here are some additional divider suggestions: Thanksgiving, Advent, New Years’, Service projects, Coupons, Craft Projects, Christmas Baking, Cookie Collection, Collections and
Christmas Past.
A Very Merry Holiday!
Keep your planner handy throughout the season. Spend time weekly adding information,
using it as a resource, and keeping it up to date. At the end of the season, gather up and clear
out your binder for next year. This will become a valued resource year in and year out.
For more information about organizing, visit www.professional-organizer.com, join us
on Facebook at Professional-Organizer.com or follow us on twitter @TexasOrganizer
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my life has been forever changed. I
Her HealthCare is pleased to ofhave dropped 3 pant sizes and my tofer Ideal Protein, an FDA approved,
tal weight loss is 50 lbs. I have tried
physician-monitored weight loss
every weight loss program under the
program targeting quick weight loss
sun and this has been the most sucwithout the hunger, loss of muscle
cessful, and life-changing plan.”
mass and rebounding associated
with most diets. It is also a great diet
The program begins with a confor those suffering from hypertensultation here at the clinic, and then
sion, type 2 diabetes and high chostarts immediately after that,” said
lesterol. It has been found that in
Dr. Mann. “We provide nutritional
many cases these individuals have
education and weekly follow-ups
been able to either reduce or elimiwith our staff, who have personnate their medications after a period
ally experienced successful weight
of time on this particular diet.
loss through the program.” The first
Recently the doctors at Her
phase of the program starts with two
Healthcare noticed an increase in
meals and a snack from the program,
weight concerns in their patients.
along with vegetables and salad plus
They wanted to offer something suba self prepared meal of meat or fish.
stantial that was in keeping with the
Most patients experience a weighthigh level of care that has become
loss of 3-5 pounds per week. Once
the standard for Her Healthcare. At
80 percent of a participant’s goal
a recent medical conference, the
is met, more regular food is added.
doctors discovered Ideal Protein,
This program is available to men
a weight-loss system that was develand women alike and is not restricted
Her Healthcare Offers Weight-Loss Program
oped in Europe 23 years ago to aid
to patients of Her Healthcare.
that Changes Patients’ Lives
Dr. Louise Mann adds, “On a more
Olympic athletes in losing fat and
personal level, it is very rewarding for
maintaining muscle mass. The system
me to follow our participants’ progress. Besides their obvious medical improvement, I
moved to Canada 8 years ago and found its beginning in the U.S. three years ago.
Drs. Boyd, Plummer, Mann and Mahajan-Merritt have been successfully using
relish hearing their personal stories of how weight-loss has changed their lives.”
the program themselves. In fact, other members of the clinic staff and their famiFor more information about the new weight-loss program offered by Her
lies, also have been using the program with equally positive results. Patient KrisHealthcare, call 281-312-5400. Her Healthcare is located at 611 Rockmead Drive
tina Kitchen says, “Since starting the Ideal Protein Program in June of this year,
# 100 in Kingwood.
Cheyenne
Heimburger Weds Christopher Morris
The Houston LDS Temple on Champion Forest Drive in Houston was the setting for
a November 5th Sealing Ceremony for Cheyenne Marie Heimburger of Atascocita
and Christopher Adison Morris of Austin. A Ring Ceremony for friends and
relatives was held at Ashton Gardens the following day, followed by
a reception and grand buffet in the West Ballroom at Ashton
Gardens. Harpists Beverly Stoker and Bethany Schurdell
and the Atascocita String Quartet provided classical
music for the event.
Cheyenne is the daughter of John and Christine Heimburger of Atascocita. Christopher is the son of James and Patti Morris of West Monroe,
Louisiana. Cheyenne and Chris have been friends for nearly 10 years.
She attends Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will
complete her Nursing degree at Westminster. Christopher is a Communications major at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
Cheyenne’s Maid-of-Honor was University of Arizona student Hayley Schoede of Grand Junction, Colorado. Christopher’s best man was Zander Hutchinson of Arlington, Texas,
also a student at BYU. Groomsmen also participating in the
ceremony were Cheyenne’s brothers, Hunter, Kais, Brett,
Matthew, and Christian Heimburger.
The couple is looking forward to a future honey-
moon in The Holy Land.
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Ray’s Studio
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Rick Alspaugh and Bobby Hollis Support Movember
The Mo, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember.
Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache
for the entire month. The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which
awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Much like the commitment to run or
walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for thirty days.
The idea for Movember was sparked in 2003 over a few beers in Melbourne, Australia. The
plan was simple – to bring the moustache back as a bit of a joke and do something for men’s health. No
money was raised in 2003, but the guys behind the Mo realized the potential a moustache had in generating conversations about men’s health. Inspired by the women around them and all they had done
for breast cancer, the Mo Bros set themselves on a course to create a global men’s health movement.
In 2004 the campaign evolved and focused on raising awareness and funds for the number one
cancer affecting men – prostate cancer. 432 Mo Bros joined the movement that year, raising $55,000
for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - representing the single largest donation they had
ever received. The Movember moustache has continued to grow year after year, expanding to the
US, UK, Canada, New Zealand,
Ireland, Spain, South Africa, the
Netherlands and Finland.
In 2009, global participation of Movember climbed to
255,755, with over one million
donors raising $42 Million US
equivalent dollars for Movember’s global beneficiary partners.
Keep an eye this month
on Bobby Hollis of Impressable
Promotional Products and Rick
Alspaugh of Alspaugh’s Ace
Hardward,
Rent-A-Husband,
1-800-Got-Junk and Sterling
Events as they change their appearance and the face of men’s
health. Go by Alspaugh’s Ace
Hardware on Lake Houston
Parkway and check on Rick and
Bobby’s progress.
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Wild About
Animals
Dinner
and
Silent
Auction
was the Volunteer for Animal
Protection’s first
major effort to
keep its no-kill
shelter
open.
The event was
held at Walden
Country
Club.
VAP rescues and
places abandoned,
abused and neglected cats and dogs into permanent, loving homes. They have a shelter facility
that is used to evaluate and care for animals before they move to a foster or adoptive home.
Most of the animals live at the shelter. VAP is in desperate need of loving foster homes and
families willing to provide food, water and love to the animals until they are adopted. The
group has saved 10,000 lives in the last 20 years. They host animal adoptions every Saturday
from noon-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Petsmart in Humble. VAP animals have been
spayed/neutered, vaccinated and treated by a veterinarian.
Shirley Walsh, a former Kingwood resident, founded VAP, which is solely supported by
donations and volunteers. “The number of abandoned pets has increased with the economy.
VAP has been here since 1998. I started it because there weren’t any no-kill shelters in the area.
We’re still the only one,” Walsh said. According to Walsh, many of the animals that arrive are
sick or injured. VAP is able to provide medical treatment and socialization to prepare them for
adoption under the care of volunteers.
Rocio Willrodt, chairwoman of the event, has assisted with adoptions, fostered animals
and helped with cleaning cages for the past 10 years she has volunteered. She said this event was
“very important for VAP.” For details, go to www.vapadoptions.org or call 281-358-9818.
Willrodt (left) and Walsh (right) are pictured with a portrait donated by Pat and Ray’s Studio.
Kingwood Based Cruise Specialists Attend 2010
“Engage”-Themed CruiseOne National Conference
Keels Joined Top Travel Industry Executives
Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic
Jeanie & Dennis Keel, cruise specialists
based in Kingwood, attended CruiseOne’s
2010 National Conference, one of the industry’s top annual educational forums, aboard
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic October 16
- 23. CruiseOne – the nation’s leading retail cruise travel franchise as part of World
Travel Holdings – provided the 800+ attendees with a variety of general sessions,
workshops and panels centered around an
ENGAGE theme.
Workshops that Jeanie & Dennis attended included “Discovering the Finer Things”
by a luxury cruise line panel, and “Building
Client Loyalty” by Tom Cogan, CLIA and
“Around the World with our Land Suppler”
hosted by Adventures by Disney, GOGO,
Funjet and others.
Top cruise line executives were also on
Jeanie and Dennis Keel
hand to speak with the cruise professionals.
The Keel Crew - CruiseOne
Jeanie and Dennis networked with senior executives from the lines and also enjoyed a keynote address by human behavior expert
Colette Carlson.
“This year’s CruiseOne National Conference helped me grow my knowledge of the
travel and cruise industry, gaining tips I am excited to share with the local community as
they plan their 2011 vacations,” said Jeanie.
For more information on cruising, or to book your next vacation please visit www.
CruiseOne.com/jkeel or call Jeanie & Dennis Keel, Independent CruiseOne Cruise
Specialists, at (281) 360-2055.
Smiles, Laughter and Even a Few Emotional Tears
Village Learning & Achievement Center Sixth Annual Charity Gala
Plenty of smiles, laughter and even a few emotional tears, were seen during the Village
Learning & Achievement Center Sixth Annual Charity Gala “Black & White Ball” held November 6 at The Houston Club. The nonprofit organization commemorated its ten year anniversary
by thanking the many individuals who have joined in the effort to give families choices as they
strive to provide more meaningful lives for their loved ones with disabilities.
Kimberly Brusatori, Founder and CEO, was honored for her dedication and passion to provide
her son, and other adults with disabilities, a place to enjoy community-based services and enrichment programs. “Because of Kim’s spirit and determination, the lives of children and adults with
disabilities have been greatly enhanced,” noted board member and event chair Marie Halvatzis.
As guests arrived at the historic venue located in downtown Houston, they were greeted
with pleasant piano music provided by musical savant and Villager, Shane Hetherington.
Deborah Duncan, host of Great Day
Houston, KHOU-TV Channel 11, served as
emcee for the occasion. During the live auction, conducted by licensed auctioneer, Patrick Kelley, Duncan entertained the audience
with impromptu, lively renditions of songs
related to the items up for bid. The Villagers
performed a choreographed dance to the song
“The Curly Shuffle” followed by live entertainment by the classic rock and roll band
“Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88′s” that prompted many attendees to fill the dance floor throughout the evening.
Gala proceeds will support the increasing demand for programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Monetary contributions
are being still being accepted for a “fund a cause” initiative introduced during the live auction at the gala. Each month, Village spends in excess of $4,000 to purchase fuel to keep their vehicles running seven days a week. The vans are used to transport Villagers to and from home,
activities, church, jobs, etc. To make a monetary donation to the special fund created to help offset fuel expenses, go to www.villagelac.org
and click on the red “donate now” button.
Village Learning & Achievement Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to creating the support and services
to affect positive changes in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and their communities. For additional
information about how Village Learning & Achievement Center creates inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities allowing them to
live in their own communities, close to their families and friends, visit www.villagelac.org or call 281-358-6172.
Pictured top are Andi Smith, Supported Home Living Provider; Lisa Prusak, former Executive Director; Rafael Laserna, Instructor;
Kim Brusatori, Founder & CEO, and Kyle, Villager. Pictured right are Geoffrey, Villager, and Mary Ciura, Supported Employment Manager.
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Dan Huberty
Elected to Serve
as State
Representative
where people find direction
We treat:
~Adults and senior adults with depression, mood swings, suicidal
behavior, aggressive behavior, confusion, drug and alcohol problems
~Children and adolescents with aggressive behavior, hyperactivity,
depression, mood swings or suicidal behavior, drug and
alcohol problems
~People of all ages suffering from mental breakdowns
Meet Our Doctors
James C. Heald, M.D.
Terry Hugg, M.D.
Gary E. Miller, M.D.
Richard L. Noel, M.D.
M.R. Prabhu, M.D.
P.K. Roy, M.D.
Jerri P. Sethna, M.D.
Fernando G. Torres, M.D.
Athi Verkatesh, M.D.
On November 2, Dan
Huberty was elected to serve
as the State Representative
for House District 127, after
announcing his candidacy for
the seat over a year ago.
An excited crowd of
family, friends, volunteers
and supporters joined Dan, his
wife Janet, and their children,
Brianna, Ryan and Dylan, at
Walden Country Club to celebrate the victory.
“We are honored to have
the support of our community,
family, and friends. I want to
thank my family for allowing me the chance to serve. We have had a very well-run and organized campaign, headed by Casey Christman who worked tirelessly to help me get our message to the voters,” stated Huberty.
When asked about his plans for Austin, Huberty said, “From the very beginning, we
have talked about education. That will always remain our first priority. We will also focus on
reducing government regulations, reducing the tax burden our property and business owners
face, creating a strong voter ID program and keeping the federal government out of our lives.”
Huberty concluded, “Being the Representative for District 127 will be an unbelievable
honor, and we promise to be accessible, accountable, and responsible to our constituents.”
Dan is Vice President of Clean Energy, the largest provider of natural gas for transportation in North America with a broad customer base in refuse, transit, ports, shuttle, taxi,
regional trucking, airport and the municipal fleet markets. Prior to joining Clean Energy, Dan
served as a Vice President for one of the largest national parking companies for 16 years.
To learn more about Dan Huberty, visit our website at www.DanHuberty.com
Call us today for a free assessment
281-404-1001
1-866-347-7223
2001 Ladbrook Drive
Kingwood, Texas 77339
A Mental Health & Substance Abuse Facility
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Kingwood Women’s Club Breaks Records
Kingwood Women’s Club (KWC) 14th
Annual Holiday Marketplace held at the Humble
Civic Center shattered
the group’s attendance
and fundraising records.
“We are delighted to
announce an estimate
of $75,000 was raised,”
stated Judy Thigpen,
Treasurer for KWC. Every year the Kingwood/
Humble
community
supports the Holiday
Marketplace in many
ways. “From sponsoring necessary expenses such as the Humble
Civic Center rental fee to purchasing merchandise from the vendors, the businesses and residents of this community give generously. We had over 2000 attendees at the event,” says Thigpen. KWC will distribute the funds in the spring to many charitable organizations in the area.
KWC could not make this Marketplace successful without the help of the local area businesses that continually support our community not only during
the holiday season, but all year long. KWC is proud to thank this
year’s sponsors: The Tribune Newspapers, Suddenlink Communications, Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Kingwood, Observer Newspaper Group, Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs, Joan Imperato
- Re/Max Associates Northeast, Kingwood Chamber of Commerce, Management Controls, Inc - Bob and Robyn Harrell,
Minuteman Press - Humble, Northeast Hospital Foundation, The
Conservatory Day Spa & Salon, The Forest Image/TheVeranda/
Pat & Ray’s Studio, The Krumrey/Robertson Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and many more. This year was especially
festive with the entertainment from DJ KW/Kingwood Radio -
Mark Linabury, Christopher Entertainment Zapp DJ’s and singer Geralyn Moulds.
If you would like to be a sponsor, offer help in any fashion, or learn more about the 15th
Annual (2011) Holiday Marketplace, please email Kingwood Women’s Club at kwcweb@aol.
com. KWC is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides thousands of hours of volunteer
support to local charitable organizations such as H.A.A.M, Society of St. Stephens and Project
Mammogram. The annual Holiday Marketplace is their primary fundraising event. For more
information, please
visit
www.kingwoodwomensclub.
com or www.facebook.com/KingwoodWomensClub.
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Seek Balance in
Health and Fitness
for Your Family
“Life is all about BALANCE.” We
often hear that phrase, but what does it
really mean? There is a balance for what
foods to eat; a balance of family vs. work;
a balance for so many aspects of life. One
of those aspects I ask you to think about is
the balance among your family members
and family activities.
Some of you have done your best
to take care of yourselves. You are eating more healthfully, exercising more and
being more active. But what about your
spouse and children? Are they following
suit or are they sitting in front of the TV and computer? Are they grabbing fast food to go and
not paying attention to that food and activity balance?
Or maybe you have found yourself too busy or stressed to take care of yourself properly.
Are you running your kids to their sports activities and watching them be active, while you
can’t seem to find the time to be active yourself? Is your family life so busy that you don’t find
the time to shop for, prepare and eat healthy meals?
Let’s think about a balance in your family life – a balance to strive for that includes
everyone in the family. First, imagine having the time for family activities; then take action!
Get everyone together and find something you all might like to try – a hike in a new park,
a bicycle trip, a Frisbee golf challenge, a game of neighborhood softball, flag football in the
backyard, a swim in the pool. Work together to find activities where you can all be active and
have fun together.
Now let’s picture a life balance that includes time together to plan healthy meals. Again,
take action! Have everyone sit together and go through those dusty cookbooks to find something to plan and make together. A trip together to the bookstore to pick out a new cookbook
could be a fun activity. Then make a family trip to the grocery store to shop. Work together in
the kitchen to make the meal and then sit together to eat. Talk together about what’s going on
in your lives, and make plans for what you’ll fix for your next healthy family meal.
My focus for the new year ahead is FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS. Let’s work
together and think of ways to strengthen our families – body, mind and spirit. Let’s put an
emphasis on enjoying health and fitness as a family, not as individuals. Let’s strengthen our
bonds of family and friendship. Please contact me for coaching and classes on ways to help
you and your family get into balance!
Kathryn K. Samuels is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Specialist
with the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists. She is the owner of A New
U - Total Wellness. For more information, go to Ksamuels.com or email: [email protected]
Working out with Kathryn has toned up my body. I’ve increased my strength and
Stamina and I love how energetic I feel after a great workout. I’ve gotten addicted to the
great feeling it gives me. I can see this being a part of my life forever. - Nancy Wilson
The benefits of working out with a Personal Trainer like Kathryn are endless. I have
energy levels and stamina that I haven’t had since my twenties. I am able to enjoy all activities now without being tired and sore. Training with Kathryn has built my inner and
outer strength as well as build my self esteem. - Ronna Hardage
BEFORE
AFTER
KHS Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Chooses Wreaths Across America Houston
KHS JROTC has chosen WAAH as a way to give back to the community. Wreaths Across America is a nation-wide program, which honors fallen veterans. Wreaths Across America places wreaths on soldiers’ graves every year at Christmas
time. This year’s local ceremony will be held December 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery. Last year, thanks
to overwhelming donations and community support, in excess of 23,000 wreaths were placed on gravesites. Unfortunately, there are over 65,000 graves at the Houston National Cemetery leaving 42,000 fallen soldiers without a wreath.
With the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, sadly that number is still growing. This year KHS JROTC would like to
honor all fallen veterans in the Houston National Cemetery. It is
their goal to assist in honoring all 67,793 soldiers who are interned
at the Houston National Cemetery – men and women who have
given their lives in the defense of America’s freedom.
SUPPORT YOUR COUNTRY - SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL
This project also serves as a substantial fund raising event for KHS
NJROTC as a portion of the donations collected by the students is donated
back to the Kingwood High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps by Wreaths Across America Houston.
In 2009 Kingwood High School NJROTC was the fifth largest contributor overall, outpacing major corporate donors and JROTC units in the
Houston area. In appreciation, Kingwood High School NJROTC has been
honored to present Colors at this year’s Wreaths America Ceremony. The
2009 event had attendance of over 24,000. Your assistance would be appreciated in an effort to ensure that every fallen soldiers’ headstone is adorned
with a wreath this Christmas.
Finances for the project come primarily from the general public sending in their $15.00 (the cost of one wreath). Other donations come from
corporations, grants and fundraising groups. Wreaths Across America
Houston is a 501c3 non-profit organization and the event is open to all.
To get more information, call 281-540-9444. Be sure to mention Group ID:
TXKROTC001.
Mail donations to:
Wreaths AcrossAmerica-Houston - TXKROTC001
4582 Kingwood Dr. #247
Kingwood, TX 77345
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Holiday Greetings from the Hubbard Law Firm
Patrick G. Hubbard, Attorney at Law
Fall is a great time of the year. Every September, I eagerly await cooler weather, football,
and holiday celebrations. It is also a time for taking stock of affairs, giving thanks to God for
our blessings and planning for the future.
Taking stock is easily the most challenging part of winding up another year. It can be
time consuming and sometimes traumatic. However, reflecting on your past performance
and setting goals for the future, is time well spent that will yield more success and less stress
in the years to come.
In the legal business, I refer to it as a year-end check-up. If you are a visual person, think
of the “ox-rule.” The “ox-rule” is that it is easier to keep your ox out of the ditch than it is
to get your ox out of the ditch. Or, you can think of it as building a fence around the ditch.
The process is simple. Ask yourself these questions. Are my will, power of attorney, directive to physician and beneficiary designation in order? Is my business in the best format
for tax purposes? What is my liability to my customers, my employees, and to others? Is the
property and information of my company and clients secure? Am I in compliance with the
legal requirements pertaining to my business? Are my records adequate? Are my business
relationships with professionals in a good place?
The answer to these questions will yield an accurate picture of where your personal and
business affairs are leading you. The final question is whether you are heading in the direcPatrick Hubbard and wife Mary
tion you want to go? If not, give us a call, we can help.
But most importantly, we wish all of our clients and readers a very Happy Holiday and rewarding New Year!
Patrick Hubbard is licensed to practice law in all courts in the state of Texas. His new offices are located at 1075 Kingwood Drive, Suite
203 (in the Chase Bank building). Call 281-358-7035. www.patrickhubbardlaw.com
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Pulpwood Queen’s Book Club
Twila Ilgen and Diane Blanco are bringing a new
book club to our area, founded originally by Kathy L.
Patrick in Jefferson, Texas, and dubbed the Pulpwood
Queen’s Book Club. Kathy is the author of The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to
Life and the owner of the world’s only beauty salon/
bookstore in the world, as far as anyone knows. She was
a publisher’s representative in California in an earlier
life, selling books and sharing her love of books. After
marrying a Texan, she moved to Jefferson, Texas and
with a hairdresser’s license opened Beauty and the Book.
Soon thereafter, her first book club began at the
shop. Her contacts with publishers led to a stream of
authors finding their way to her shop in Jefferson to do
reading and signings. Over the past 10 years a stream
of best-selling authors have trooped through her shop
in Jefferson. Among her author/ friends are Rebecca
Wells, The Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Pat Conroy, Prince of
Tides, Beach Music, Cassandra King, Fannie Flagg,
Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle, Linda Bloodworth
Thomason, Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches and dozens more.
There are currently 319 Pulpwood Queen Book
Clubs through the world who meet monthly and all read
the same book with discussion notes provided by Kathy,
herself. The books cover a wide variety of topics but are
all quality literature. Kathy has been featured on Oprah
and Good Morning America. To learn more about the
club and Kathy, go to www.BeautyandtheBook.com
Regular meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of
each month. For more information or if you have questions, e-mail [email protected]
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Do you suffer from headaches?
Campbell Chiropractic can help!
What do you do when you have a headache? If you are like many, you take an
anti-inflammatory medication such as Motrin or Ibuprofen or a pain killer such as
Tylenol. While that works well for the occasional headache, those drugs can have
long term side effects when taken on a regular basis. So what should you do when
your headaches are chronic? If you suffer from more than one headache a week,
you should give Campbell Chiropractic a try.
Often times, headaches are caused by tension in the neck and upper back
which places great stress upon the base of the skull. Headaches are often the result
because this stress causes a domino-like effect from the neck throughout the skull,
even to the sinuses. Working long hours behind computers, taking care of our chilDr. Scott Pagano
dren, commuting all over Houston, and all the other stresses of life only compounds
the problem. If we do not handle these stressors, they become chronic because they negatively affect the spine.
When this happens, joints will be irritated and nerves will be pinched. Left to their own devices, these symptoms will only worsen with time.
Chiropractic care can help to reverse this process by improving motion and overall function in the neck
and mid-back. Improving motion and function reduces the stress to the joints, nerves, and muscles. In turn,
stress to the base of the skull reduces and the headaches will go away. If you mix this with proper ergonomics
and light exercise, you can realize a life without chronic headaches. It’s safe and effective, it’s non-invasive, it
doesn’t require lengthy treatment plans, and, most importantly, it does not require long term use of medication.
Don’t allow headaches to rule your life anymore. See one of the chiropractors at Campbell Chiropractic
Wellness Center today and get control of your life. When you do, you will see how easy it is to be pain free.
Dr. Scott K. Pagano is a chiropractor with Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center. He has postgraduate
training in rehabilitation and exercise physiology. Dr. Pagano is an instructor for The American Red Cross in
“Back Pain Prevention” and “Workplace Safety”.
Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center
1434 Kingwood Drive ~ 281/358-7777
Buy a Bundle of Books and Save a Buck!
For those bookworms on your Christmas gift list, it’s time to start thinking
about holiday shopping at the FOLK Used Bookstore at the Kingwood Library.
Bundles of three hardbacks tied with a ribbon are selling for $5.00 or three trade
paperbacks for $2.00, a one-dollar savings. Put them in one of FOLK’s reusable
book bags for an additional $3.00 and just put it under the tree. Gift certificates
are also available in the bookstore.
Memberships in the Friends Of the Library Kingwood are half price ($10.00)
now through December 31. FOLK members will receive a 10-percent discount on
purchases in the bookstore through March 31, 2011.
To continue receiving the discount, memberships
can be renewed annually for $20.00 beginning April
1, 2001. All book sales and membership fees benefit
the Kingwood Library.
Cleaning house? Don’t toss out those unwanted
books. FOLK has an ongoing need for used book donations, especially children’s books, cookbooks and
craft books. Book donations may be tax deductible.
Take your books to the bookstore at 4400 Ben’s View
Lane any day except Wednesday or Sunday.
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Holiday Celebration
Hosted by Village Learning &
Achievement Center
An old-fashioned “sing along”
will be part of a Holiday Celebration hosted by Village Learning &
Achievement Center at 7:00 p.m.,
December 13, 2010, at Kingwood
United Methodist Church (KUMC).
Members of the Villager Choir are
preparing several selections for the
performance, including holiday favorites and songs about the joys of
singing.
The Salvation Army Harbor
Light Choir will take part in the evening program, sharing their heart-warming and inspirational music with the Kingwood community. Musical savant and pianist, Shane Hetherington,
is slated to provide entertainment as attendees arrive.
Sheila Childers, long-time KUMC organist and parent of a Villager, and Lori Barbee,
volunteer as co-directors of the Villager Choir. The Holiday Celebration is complimentary and
open to the public. Village Learning & Achievement Center will host a reception with light
refreshments following the performances. Kingwood United Methodist Church is located at
1799 Woodland Hills Drive in Kingwood.
A “dress rehearsal” for the Villager Choir will take place on Friday, December 10, 2010,
when participants volunteer their time performing at “The Gathering Place” luncheon being
held at KUMC, which provides caregivers respite time from caring for their loved ones who
have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. (For more information about
the luncheon, call KUMC at 281-358-2137.)
The Villager Choir was created and gave their debut performance in December 2009
as part of a magical evening of music and fellowship held at First Presbyterian Church of
Kingwood. The Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir and Villager Shane Hetherington also
participated.
About The Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir
The Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir is comprised of 10 to 14 current and former substance abuse program participants who have demonstrated success and initiative toward their
recovery. The men make a one-year commitment to perform at various venues with the choir
as a part of their work therapy. The Choir represents The Salvation Army as ambassadors of
hope throughout Houston. The choir’s joy in sharing their own style of inspirational music is
what makes them so popular today. Though the Choir has performed with many well-known
musical artists, their true appreciation is having the opportunity to spread the sounds of hope,
joy and personal testimonials to the people of Houston. Their songs ignite hope, faith, and love
in the hearts of everyone that listens to their performances. For more information, go to www.
salvationarmyhouston.org/hlchoir.
About Shane Hetherington
Considered a prodigious musical savant,
Shane has an extraordinary gift. When he was
just two years old, he crawled away from the family dinner table, found his way to the piano, and
began playing “When the Saints Come Marching
In.” Ever since, he has enjoyed playing the piano
and delights in entertaining his audience! Born
severely premature, Shane exhibits a mysterious
triad of blindness, cognitive impairment, and musical genius. At age 31, he now has thousands of
songs in his repertoire and improvises easily on
his own. Shane is entirely self-taught, without any
formal musical or keyboard instruction. Several
years ago, Shane’s family discovered his interest in performing outside the home. Bookings for
small gatherings may be arranged by contacting
his mother, Candy Price, at 281-358-8253, or
Mary Ciura, Director of Employment Advantage,
the supported employment division of Village
Learning & Achievement Center, at 281-8984680. Shane is a participant in the Day Program
at Village Learning & Achievement Center.
About Village Learning & Achievement Center
Village Learning & Achievement Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
dedicated to creating the support and services to affect positive changes in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and their communities. For additional
information about how Village Learning & Achievement Center creates inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities allowing them to live in their own communities, close to their
families and friends, visit www.villagelac.org or call 281-358-6172.
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Handling Your Grief During the Holidays
by Christine Price
The Holiday Season is a happy time for
most of us, and with holidays just around the
corner, almost everyone is happily anticipating
decorating their home with treasured memories of past holidays; cheerful family gatherings; parties with neighbors and friends; exchanging gifts, meeting old acquaintances and
renewing old friendships; restoring our faith
by sharing in familiar rituals at our churches;
and being with those we love.
Those who have lost a loved one are not
eager to usher in the holidays. In fact, for
many, they are dreaded. For most, it will be
difficult at best. With nerve endings raw and
keeping us on edge, the hustle and bustle of
our world puts us on sensory overload. The
twinkling lights, the holiday music playing
everywhere, the sweet scents of bayberry
potpourri and candles permeating the air, the
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crowds and traffic overwhelming – all this to
the average person can be exhilarating, albeit sometimes a little annoying. But to the
bereaved it can be all too much, leaving us wishing the world would just stop for a
while, or at least stall until we are ready to handle the myriad of thoughts and feelings
going on inside. However, reality tells us this is not possible.
Bereaved families may want to enjoy the traditions established through the
years, but they may be apprehensive about facing reminders of the reality that someone they miss very much will never again be a part of their traditional activities.
Family gatherings will be painful with a loved one missing; parties will be shunned
to avoid the cheerful banter of small-talk; lavish dinners will have to be simplified because we just can’t decide how we can possibly get it all done; shopping in
crowded malls will not be fun; dragging the treasured memories out of the attic may
or may not happen and any decorating accomplished will not be seen with wide-eyed
wonder, but through tear-filled eyes. Even going to church can be sad as we pray for
and remember those who have died.
So what can we do to ease the painful pressures we will encounter? First, acknowledge and accept the fact that pressure-causing situations are going to happen.
Look at past traditions realistically and choose to do only the ones you believe you
will be able to truly enjoy. Allow someone to plan and cook major meals.
Use catalogs or the internet for gift-giving. It is OK to be late. Perhaps you can
order something from a florist, nursery or deli.
Keep decorating simple. Decide to do only what you feel is essential to avoid
getting exhausted and emotionally overwrought.
Remember your loved one with a special candle lighting time when you can
share special memories and talk about the person who has died. You can do this as
often as you like.
Maybe you will find comfort in reaching out to others in need by visiting the
sick and the elderly. Doing for others can lessen your grief. It may refocus your mind
from your pain through the satisfaction of helping others.
Having lost my daughter several years ago, the holidays are still difficult. My
prayer for all who are grieving is one of hope and comfort and someday, joy and
peace.
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 Kingwood Funeral Home at
281-358-9005.
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Plains State Bank Opens New Office in Humble
In 2008, Chairman and CEO Milan Saunders purchased Plains State Bank, located in the town of Plains, near Lubbock, from
its founders with the intent to establish headquarters in the Houston market area and, particularly, Humble. He purchased a tract
of land near Bush Intercontinental Airport where the Plains State Bank headquarters is now housed in its new 12,000-square-foot
building. After two years of officing at Deerbrook Commons, Scott Smith, president (pictured left); Lori Geiger,
executive vice president (center) and Milan Saunders are
proud to announce the opening of this new location on Kenswick Drive in Humble. The new headquarters is located in
a commercial area on 1960 West at Kenswick.
“Our focus is to provide bank services to owner-managed private businesses,” Saunders said. “We provide government guaranteed loans and we also specialize in loans to
small businesses. We have state-of-the-art technical services, which bring banking technology directly to their offices
with Internet banking and remote-capture banking devices.
We care about our customers.”
Lori Geiger, executive vice president of Plains State
Bank and Saunders’ daughter, said, “We’re a true community bank. We know our customers by name and we provide
them with the personal attention that they cannot get at a
big bank.”
The Plains State Bank branch in West Texas is operating with its original staff and a reported 10 percent business
growth during the past year. Saunders said most of the customers in the small town located just 15 miles east of the
New Mexico state line are in agricultural related business,
so they finance farmers and crop loans because “that’s what
Plains is all about.”
For more information about Plains State Bank, located
at 19404 Kenswick Dr. in Humble, Texas, call 713-559-6800
or visit www.psbplains.com. Photo by Pat and Ray’s Studio
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Team
Joseph
Fundraiser
A Powder Puff Tournament will be held on Sat.,
December 11 starting at
9 a.m. at Kingwood Park
High School to benefit the
Thomas Joseph Stanton II
Trust. Stanton, 16, suffered
a traumatic brain injury in a
skateboarding accident this
summer. The entry deadline for the all-femalefootball teams is Dec. 5 with
a $10 per player entry fee.
Entry is limited to 16 teams,
a minimum of seven players per team. Admission to
the event is $10 a person,
under 5 is free. There will
be live music, raffle prizes,
concessions and a kid’s activities corner. For more information, visit www.teamjosephstanton.org
KWC Members Race for the Cure
Members of the community and
Kingwood Women’s Club members
gathered very early one morning to participate in the Susan G Komen Race for
the Cure in Houston. They walked the
5K along with thirty-five thousand other
participants to help raise money for the
Komen Foundation.
The group represented Project
Mammogram volunteers. For more information about the Kingwood Women’s Club Project Mammogram, go to:
www.kingwoodwomensclub.com and
click on Projects.Pictured front row left
to right are Brett Pope and mom Sarah
Pope, Dottie Mitchell, Kathy Adkins
and Michelle Hoffman; Standing are
Mary Alice Knippers, Sherry Verret,
Darlene Remmenga, Toni Schau, Phyllis
LeFevre, Gail Ireland and Paula Beste.
The 5K run raised more than $4
million for breast cancer research in
southeast Texas.
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