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Business Highlight - The Gostecnik Law Firm

The Gostecnik Law Firm
P.O. Box 449
3811 Avenue H
Pattison, TX 77466

281-934-4141  281-934-4142 (Fax)
dag@gostecniklaw.com
www.gostecniklaw.com

Dora Ann Gostecnik opened The Gostecnik Law Firm in Pattison, Texas, on August 1, 2006. After five and a half years in her original location, Dora Ann recently moved into the log cabin at 3811 Ave. H in Pattison.

A graduate of Texas A&M University and South Texas College of Law, Dora Ann serves area residents and businesses. Her practice focuses on real estate, will, probate, and general business transactions. Dora Ann also serves as the City Prosecutor for the City of Brookshire.

To contact Dora Ann, please call 281-934-4141 or e-mail dag@gostecniklaw.com

 

 

 

Business of the Month - West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

West I-10 Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 100
Pattison, Texas 77466
Tel: 281.375.8100

Located in the Cotton Gin, 907 Bains Street, Brookshire, Texas

www.westi-10chamber.org

The West I-10 Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of local business and a key community partner since 2002, dedicated to developing innovative programs and partnerships that enhance education and promote business and a strong local economy. Through its monthly programs and committee involvement, the Chamber is an excellent resource for information, essential contacts, and business networking.

Serving the growing area of the West I-10 Corridor anchoring southern Waller County and northwest Fort Bend County, the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce, a group of businesses, individuals, and civic leaders, is involved in many local outreach events and works hard to support our community through strong relationships that go beyond the work place and into the community.

Through the Governmental Affairs Committee, formed in 2009, the Chamber strives to keep its members up to date on the issues and pending legislation that affect the business community and to encourage member participation in local government affairs. At election time, the Chamber sponsors candidate forums for Waller County and other state and local races. Every other year, the Chamber sponsors a legislative trip to Austin during the legislative session.

To learn more about the Chamber, you are invited to visit our website at www.westi10chamber.org.

 

 

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Business of the Month - First Service Credit Union

First Service Credit Union
P O Box 2209
Houston, TX 77252-2209

Brookshire Branch: 3923 5th Street
Brookshire, TX 77423
713-676-7777
www.fscu.com

Our Mission:

Provide Financial Services that Enhance Members' Lives.

Our Values:

• Treat Others with Honesty and Respect
• Serve with Accuracy, Integrity, and Safety
• Maintain Financial Stability and Strength
• Comply with Laws, Regulations and Policies

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Business of the Month--The Landman Team

www.txlandman.com
281-395-1382   Fax: 281-749-8190

Karl Skadowski, Broker
karl@txlandman.com     cell: 281-732-2918

Lori Skadowski, Realtor
lorilynn@txlandman.com     cell: 281-782-5517

After receiving a BSEE in 1971 from the University of Florida, Karl spent 8 years as a project engineer. For the next 23 years he utilized his engineering knowledge and experience and became a successful technical recruiter.

In 2002 he changed industries to Real Estate and building upon his sales skills, he has been very successful selling land.

Karl is a specialist in land. If you are selling- he can give you an intelligent evaluation of what your land will bring. You can be advised of your land`s fair market pricing and salability factors. No one can market your land better. As a buyer`s rep, Karl can assist you in searching and finding the land most suitable for your needs. He can assist you with making the right offer and negotiating suitable contract terms. (He has over 37 years experience negotiating contracts successfully).

In 2006 Lori left the world of corporate America human resources to join the Landman Team specializing in homes and has earned the SRES designation (Senior Real Estate Specialist).

Texas Landman, Inc. is a Real Estate company that specializes in Prime Country Properties. Buying or Selling Property in Waller County, Fort Bend County or Surrounding Counties. Call The Texas Landman Team ! It pays to have The Landman Team on your side.

May Business of the Month--Jerome's Magic Entertainment

Jerome Dubec
Magic Entertainment for All Ages

979-793-2906

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Business of the Month - Brookshire Volunteer Fire Department

Brookshire Volunteer Fire Department
910 Gresham Road
Brookshire, Texas    77423
281-934-4495

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The volunteer is not always welcome in an urban fire department as he may be seen as an "amateur" firefighter. In rural America (and in many other places around the world), the volunteer is very often the only person standing between disaster, death and obliteration and the residents of the countryside. These individuals, these volunteers, might be barbers, salesmen, nurses or homemakers. And they will ride to the rescue in the middle of the night, or through driving rain or snow to deliver emergency services to their neighbors. Who else is going to do it if the volunteer is not?

We provide a minimum of equipment and training, and they're off to the races. We all know that fires don't wait for the fireman, and if someone is injured or trapped with their life trickling out of them, anyone with any emergency training who can act as a first responder is worth a whole engine company or even a hospital emergency room -- compete with physician -- over in town 30 minutes away.

What is a volunteer fireman?  A volunteer fireman is a fireman who will step into the roll of fireman without having a "job" or "career" in the fire service. It is a person like you that is willing to “volunteer” a portion of their time to their community.  The individual may be retired and have extra time; they may have a full-time job and only be able to respond at night or on weekends; or they may be self-employed, and have some flexibility in the amount of time they can commit and the times in which they can respond to fire calls.

If you are interested and have a desire to give something back to your community, and would like more information please contact: Lyndon Stamps at 281-934-4495.

Southern Gospel Sound -- Business of the Month

Southern Gospel Sound
Acoustic Country Gospel
For All Occasions

Lillian (Alvina) Matthews ~ Vocalist, Songwriter
Jimmy Sanders ~ Musician, Vocalist, Songwriter

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Southern Gospel Sound is composed of two of our local entertainers, Lillian Matthews and Jimmy Sanders.  Singing both the old and new gospel songs, their voices blend and it gives them the opportunity to serve and spread the word of God.  They have been singing together since 2004.

Lillian moved to Pattison in 1995 and became a member of the Pattison United Methodist Church, where she was introduced to Jimmy.  Jimmy and his wife are from the Brookshire/Pattison area.  As time went on, they learned of each other's passion, not only for music, but for drawing people to God through music.

In 2004 Jimmy called Lillian and invited her to be a guest vocalist on a CD.  Later on, they would become "Southern Comfort."  The reasoning being was they were Southern and Gospel music is comforting.  However, the name was changed to “Southern Gospel Sound.”

They have performed at local churches in Brookshire, Pattison, and the surrounding communities and at many festivals, radio station KQLC in Pattison, 380 Pleasant Hill Lodge, Shriners, Fort Bend Country Club, and nursing homes in Brookshire and in Katy.  Their latest performance was in Pattison at the United Methodist Church booked as “Pattison Songfest,” which is to become a regular event. 

They have a new CD in the works.

To book Southern Gospel Sound, please contact:
Lillian Matthews 281-375-6176
Jimmy Sanders 281-375-8255
www.myspace.com/southerngospelsound 

Vahalik & Vahalik, P.C. - February Business of the Month

Vahalik & Vahalik, P.C.
Attorneys At Law
914 Otto
P.O. Box 730
Brookshire, TX   77423

281-375-2244
Fax: 281-934-3022

Vahalik & Vahalik, PC is the husband-wife legal team of Matthew and Corinne Hillsman Vahalik located at 914 Otto Street.  Started by Matthew in 2007 as Matthew K. Vahalik, PC, the practice welcomed Corinne in February 2011.  Vahalik & Vahalik handles all forms of civil matters, including estate planning, probate, commercial contracts and litigation, and family matters.
 
Prior to joining Vahalik & Vahalik, Corinne practiced in Fort Bend County, where she also volunteered with Fort Bend Lawyers Care and served as subcommittee member for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Subcommittee.

AAA Realty - January Business of the Month

AAA Realty
505 Bains, Suite 319
Brookshire, Texas 77423

281-731-7817
Carlos Puerta ~ Commercial Real Estate Consultant
mrcarlospuerta@hotmail.com

AAA Realty consultant and owner Carlos Puerta has opened an office in Brookshire. It is located in the Bains Center, an office/warehouse space that he has purchased. So now he is offering other spaces for lease. 

AAA Realty offers complete real estate brokerage, consulting, and investment opportunities to real estate owners and investors. They have invested in area real estate and are acquiring properties for development in the Brookshire area.  They have made an impact in the area by improving the Bains Center property.

AAA Realty strives to bring positive change to the Brookshire community through first class, honest business practices, where integrity and service come first.

For leasing information on the Bains Center, please call 281-731-7817 or e-mail Mr. Puerta at  mrcarlospuerta@hotmail.com

G Pest Control & Termites

905 Cooper St.
Brookshire, TX    77423
713-974-BUGS (2847)
Call today for a free estimate!
www.gpestcontrol.com

G Pest Control and Termites is locally owned and operated by Darleen St. Jean and Mitch Gottfried.
Mitch is a CA (certified applicator) for the State of Texas and has been in the pest control business for over 18 years.

This one truck and two employees will service a 25 mile radius of Brookshire. We will travel farther for termite jobs and commercial accounts.

With our state-of-the-art equipment, we pride ourselves on no call backs for the same problem.
This time of the year brings lots of calls for rodent and ant problems.

Some pointers to prevent rodents from visiting you:
Rodents can crawl into spaces as tiny as a quarter of an inch.  Therefore, it’s crucial that you seal up any possible entryways and exits to keep them from coming in.  Buy some heavy gauge steel wool and encircle the pipes entering and exiting you home.  Stuff the wool around all pipes and inside cracks exposed to the outside, especially those larger than an eighth of an inch.  Look at exits and entryways for the plumbing, heating and electric, as well as inside the crawl space.   Secure screen and doors to make sure there’s no opening where the rodents can squeeze through undetected.  Also make sure you check the attic for any activity.

Go up to the roof and fill holes where vents and rooflines intersect.  It’s necessary that you make sure the roof is secure because some rodents will jump onto the house from trees.  You may need to trim back trees to prevent the rodents from jumping onto your roof.  Check around trees, bushes and gardens so you can for signs of burrowing or nesting. 

Take in pet food bowls from the outside after feeding.  Collect fruit that has fallen from trees or other foods that could attract rodents, such as a vegetable garden or bird feeder.  The less food available for them to munch on, the less likely they will want to stick around your place. Keeping rodents out of the house is easy when you prevent them from getting in.

Another pest that has a tendency to be a problem this time of the year is ants.  They can invade in and around your home.  They have a wide variety of nesting habits and food preferences.  Some may build nests in soil, producing large mounds while others nest in your home behind moldings, baseboards, and countertops.  Others may nest in decaying or moisture-damaged wood.  The ants will enter homes from outside nests as they forage for food.  To locate their nest, you can encourage foraging by setting out attractive food and watch where they go.  For some ants, such as carpenter ants, this works best at night.  Once the nest is discovered, it can be treated or removed (in the case of rotted wood).  There are several types of ants that can become a problem, so it’s best to call a professional to handle the problem.

G Pest Control and Termites are the ones to call.  Not only do we treat for rodents and ants, but we also treat for roaches, spiders, fleas, and termites.  So call 713-974-BUGS today for your FREE estimate!