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The City has organized an excellent group of volunteers which are planning this event as well as others.  If you’d like to help plan for this or future community events, call Cheryl at City Hall: 281-346-1796.

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!

Join the City of Fulshear in celebrating this uniquely “Fulshear” version of the Irish tradition!

The fun starts March 17th at 5:30 PM in Downtown Fulshear.  There will be lots of fun for everyone including:

• Live Music
• Green Beer
• A Balloon Artist
• and Lots More!

The festivities are sponsored by the City of Fulshear and the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. If you have a business in town and would like to offer discount pricing and become involved the City and the Chamber of Commerce encourage you to participate. Please call Cheryl Stalinsky for information at Fulshear City Hall: 281-346-1796.

Plan to Bring your family and Celebrate the Green!

Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show and Sale, Students’ College Funds

Katy/Fulshear, TX — March 9, 2010. . . The “Firethorne Stampede” auction team raised its bidding paddle high to purchase the Grand Champion Goat, Reserve Champion Broiler, Grand Champion Showman Lamb, and several other prized animals at the Katy Independent School District (I.S.D.) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Livestock Show and Sale. The Firethorne team also bought the fourth place goat, eighth place rabbit, 14th place lamb and pig, plus 10 add-ons in the Barn Sale to support FFA college funds for Katy I.S.D. students.

“The Katy I.S.D. FFA Livestock Show and Sale is always a highlight of the year. We especially were thrilled to purchase the rabbit raised by one of our own Firethorne Guide employees, Shelby Jasso, who is a senior at James Taylor High School,” said “Firethorne Stampede” spokesman Wayne Meyer. “Shelby has done a great job as an FFA student and at Firethorne, where she’s worked after school and summers,” said Meyer, general manager of the 1,400-acre Firethorne master-designed community in Katy/Fulshear.

The “Firethorne Stampede” participants are Mike Dinges, John Steffes & BKD, Lyndel Berry, Cliff Kavanaugh, Tax Tech, Terracon, Storm Water Solutions, Freed Advertising, Susan Farb Public Relations, Park Construction, Bluegrass Maintenance, Jones & Carter, David Weekley Homes, K. Hovnanian and Jefferson Development Company.

Firethorne, located 15 miles west of the Houston Energy Corridor, features 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, resort-style swim center, sports fields, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. It’s where the vibrancy of West Houston meets the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear. Take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463, go to www.firethorne.info, or call 281-693-1011.

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By Kristy Stephens, Daughter of Mike McCann

On Saturday, May 15th, the highly anticipated and successful Bike for Mike is back for its 2nd annual event throughout our great community. With over 400 participants last year and the event receiving such rave reviews, it’s expected to bring even more cyclists to the area, with all funds directly benefitting the Fulshear Beautification program. Current plans with the Michael T. McCann Foundation Board is to update the Fulshear historic cemetery with rod iron fencing and landscaping along with neighboring cemeteries.
 
There are three routes for riders of all skill levels, plus a 3 mile ride for the kids and family.
 
My father never met a stranger, and it is wonderful to open up the vineyard and our home to other cyclists celebrating his memory and the Fulshear community. Our goal is to become bigger and better, making this a favorite ride and annual destination for many. 

Photo by Becky Daves

As the daughter of Michael and Carole McCann, I was truly honored and humbled by the opportunity to create an annual bike ride in memory of my father benefitting the City of Fulshear he so loved.  The first weekend of May last year was unbelievably memorable, motivating, and for his family, a magical tribute.  The event would not have been possible without the tremendous support, involvement, and efforts offered through the City of Fulshear, generous businesses, churches, clubs, and the many community volunteers. It was most definitely a city wide project, not possible without Fulshear’s support, as we were portrayed to the over 400 cyclists, a shining bright community. 

For more information regarding the ride and to register, please visit the website at www.bikeformikefulshear.com. And as with any event, many volunteers are needed in the community to help make this another great success!  If interested, please email info@bikeformikefulshear.com

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Simonton Christian Academy is holding an Open House on Thursday 3/11/10 at 6:30pm. 

Everyone is invited to come check out the school and to start registration for the fall.  SCA provides superior academics in a loving Christian environment for grades Pre-K through 6th.  The school is located at 9703 FM 1489 in Simonton.  For information, contact Mr. Davies at 281-346-2303.

If you’re considering running for public office in Fulshear, time is running out.  The filing deadline for write-in candidates for the Fulshear city elections is Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 5:00 pm. 

There are four positions available: Mayor and three Aldermen.  As of March 3rd, eight candidates have filed:

Mayor’s Race

• Carl Utley (Former Mayor of Fulshear)
• Thomas Kuykendall Jr. (Current Planning Commission Chairman)

Alderman’s Races (three positions available):

• Derick Einkauf (Incumbant Alderman)
• Laverne Patterson (Incumbant Alderman)
• Jeff Roberts (Business Owner)
• Larry Beaustring (Planning Commission Member)
• Mark Wilson (Manager)
• Robert Becker Jr. (Deputy Sheriff)

Call Fulshear City Hall for more information: 281-346-1796.