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Fort Bend Junior Service League Grants $5,000 to The Fort Bend Museum Association. Diana Winebar, development coordinator, Fort Bend County Museum Association, accepted a $5,000 check from FBJSL Beneficiary Review Committee members Kim Morrell, Raquel Smith and Terri Stuart.

Funds will be used to restore and maintain period authentic clothing for the living history museum, such as those worn by Leslee Gupton, 1830s site living historian; and JR Thomas, 1830s site lead.

The George Ranch Historical Park contributes to the social studies educational curriculum of students in approximately 25 counties in southeast Texas and along the Gulf Coast, although the majority of students attend schools in Fort Bend, Harris and surrounding counties. The ranch utilizes hands-on, interactive, period-specific teaching artifacts and costuming to make Texas history come alive.

quail valley resident awakens to ike’s wrath. Marilyn Weaver of Missouri City woke up to quite a surprise the morning after Ike. Weaver, a 24-year resident of Quail Valley, explained that a spurt/downspout off Hurricane Ike apparently took a clear path down Glenn Lakes and then directly hit her property as the street curved. Five trees fell domino style covering her home and two cars. Two of the trees were uprooted and one was 3 1/2 feet in diameter and approximately 40 feet tall.

Fort bend leadership forum starts year with reception. The Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2009 kicked off the 10-month leadership experience with a cajun themed reception.

The party was a huge success with great music by Wilfred Chevis and the Texas Zydeco Band, food by Ragin Cajun and Pappasito’s Cantina, and martinis by Olive’s Martini Bar and Grille.

Approximately 300 alumni from years past were able to reconnect with classmates as well as the new class of 49 community leaders who were introduced and given a chance to meet everyone for the first time.

Many thanks to Granite Properties and E.E. Reed Construction, the hosts for the evening, for an outstanding event.

Fort Bend Junior Service League Presents $1,200 Grant to ARTreach. Fort Bend Junior Service League members Kim Morrell, Yolanda Celestine and Terri Stuart presented ARTreach Fort Bend with a check for $1,200 to support art programs for at-risk youth in Fort Bend County.

ARTreach Fort Bend is a nonprofit art outreach for at-risk children, troubled youth, children and adults with special needs, the elderly and victims of crime. Programs such as Project Leadership-Education-Action Program, a week-long summer camp for youths 14-17 years old and a partnership with the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department.

ARTreach equips at-risk children in Fort Bend County to think creatively, develop self confidence and construct a more positive outlook for themselves.

(L-R) Scott Bieber and Carol Eckels Adams, members of the Fort Bend ARTreach board of directors; Terri Bieber, executive director, Fort Bend ARTreach; Susan Smith, vice president board of directors Fort Bend ARTreach; Cheryl Krey, Fort Bend ARTreach treasurer; Kim Morrell, Yolanda Celestine, Terri Stuart, FBJSL Beneficiary Review committee member; and Lisa Guidry, president Fort Bend ARTreach board of directors.

astros and joe Niekro
foundation go to bat for aneurysm research. The Joe Niekro Foundation, created by daughter Natalie Niekro, and the Houston Astros hosted The Knuckle Ball —A Pitch For Life gala.

Astros players from the past and present; several Hall of Famers from all realms of sports; other former baseball, football and basketball stars; and country music star Clay Walker were on hand at the black-tie gala to help raise funds for brain aneurysm research at The Methodist Hospital ’s Neurological Institute. Hall of Famer and former Houston Astros second baseman Joe Morgan emceed the event.

Many of Niekro’s friends and former colleagues were in Houston to raise awareness for brain aneurysm research including Nolan Ryan, Larry Dierker, Mike Scott, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Harmon Killebrew.

“Joe was one of the greatest pitchers in Astros history,” said Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane. “His sudden death was a huge loss to the baseball community, and we’re just honored that Natalie and the Niekro family chose to return to his roots to remember Joe in such a tremendous way. ”

Joe’s brother Phil Niekro, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, also attended the gala. The Niekro brothers combined for 539 wins over their respective careers, making them the most successful brother combination in major league history.

fort bend county libraries launch e-card. A new library card, the e-Card, is now available at any Fort Bend County branch. The e-Card will be used only for access to and printing from the library ’s electronic resources.

Patrons who do not have the standard library card may apply to get the e-Card, which will allow them to use library computers and access electronic resources such as the online databases. Internet access with the e-Card will be filtered only.

Access to the electronic resources with the new card will also be available from home or office computers. Money may be deposited to the e-Card, so that patrons can print from the computers at the library. Patrons should note, however, that the e-Card does not allow for checking out library items such as books, CDs, DVDs and videos.

For more information on the new e-Card or other library programs and services, call the library at 281-341-2677.

school supply drive benefits three fbisd elementary schools. Employees of Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors, in Sienna Plantation held a school supply drive to benefit students at Scanlan Oaks, Sienna Crossing and the new Schiff Elementary School. They collected pencils, crayons, paper and folders.