 ST. LUKE'S NAMES DR. JEFY MATHEW "PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR" - During a recent celebration of Doctors' Day , St. Luke's Community Medical Center (CMC) - The Woodlands announced Jefy M. Mathew, M.D., FCCP, D.ABSM as Physician of the Year . Dr. Mathew is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician and board-certified Sleep Disorder Specialist, and practices with the Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Specialists Group. He is pictured with Debra Sukin, CEO of the hospital.
He was chosen among two other peer nominations: Dr. Daniel L. Grimmer, Pathologist, and Dr. Ather Siddiqi , Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician and board-certified Sleep Disorder Specialist. St. Luke's management team and staff collected ballots which nominated physicians for the award based upon their commitment to quality and excellence in health care, demonstrated level of patient-focused care, and leadership among their physician peers and patient care staff. During the celebration, Debra Sukin, said: "Each of these physicians truly represents quality and excellence in healthcare. In addition, they have allowed me and the management team to achieve great successes in this hospital."
STUDENTS AT BUSH ELEMENTARY RECEIVE A SURPRISE - Students at Bush Elementary School , part of the Conroe ISD , recently received a surprise - a congratulatory letter from the school's namesake, Barbara Bush . The letter read: "Dear Students, I was so happy when I opened the Houston Chronicle (April 1, 2007) to see that your school got an E-Exemplary mark. Yeah! I am proud of you. Keep up the good work". The school, located in the Village of Alden Bridge , is for students in grades K-4. It is one of 12 Exemplary Conroe ISD schools in The Woodlands.
 FLOORING AMERICA ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING EVENT - Flooring America recently opened a new store in The Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center, located at the intersection of Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl Road. The Colors of Spring Grand Opening Sales Event is taking place this month. By visiting the store's brand new showroom, guests can register to win up to $10,000 in free flooring and décor advice from a design expert. No purchase is necessary. Shoppers can also take advantage of up to 30% off select styles of Stainmaster, Karastan and Masland carpet and ceramic tile, along with savings on hardwood and laminate floors. The store is open Monday through Friday from 9 am-7 pm, and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm. For more information, visit www.flooringamerica.com .
 RYAN E. HUIE JOINS STIBBS & CO. ATTORNEYS - Ryan E. Huie , a resident of The Woodlands, recently joined Stibbs & Co., P.C., a legal firm based in The Woodlands. Huie has a business background and will be handling various forms of corporate transactions including contracts, real estate and mergers and acquisitions at Stibbs & Co. "We are excited to add Ryan to the practice," said Jack Stibbs, president and founder of Stibbs & Co., P.C. "He adds a fresh perspective to the field, and we are looking forward to providing our clients with the strength he brings to the firm." Huie earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law where he was a founding member of Texas Tech Legal Society . He earned his bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in marketing from Texas Tech University. For more information about Stibbs & Co, call 281-367-2222 or visit www.stibbsco.com .
 THE WOODLANDS SWIM TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE AT TAGS MEET - The Woodlands Swim Team added another Texas Age Group swimming championship banner to its impressive collection with a first place finish at the recent TAGS Short Course Championships in Austin. The team scored a total of 714 points to win the first place banner. Longhorn Aquatics came in second with 670 points and Blue Tide Aquatics took third place with 553 points. The Woodlands Swim Team is a non-profit organization that trains at The Woodlands Athletic Club . For more information, visit www.woodlandsswimming.org .
 THE WOODLANDS RESORT EARNS ENDORSEMENTS - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), was awarded a 99 percent approval rating during the association's recent on-site quality assurance audit of the property. The 440-room facility features 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 13,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 32 dedicated meeting rooms. Conducted every four years, the quality assurance audit evaluates conference centers on 30 stringent standards in six key areas, from technology to service. IACC is a non-profit, facilities based organization whose mission is to assist members in providing the most productive meeting facilities around the world. For more information about The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, visit www.woodlandsresort.com .
 | - According to an online survey conducted by UHY Advisors, a leading national tax and business consulting firm, more than 46% of Americans expecting a tax refund this year plan to use their IRS check to pay personal debt.
- A national poll conducted by the YMCA of the USA targeting 6- to 12-year old children involved in YMCA activities nationwide indicates that "Y kids" not only have very positive attitudes about physical activity, but also are more physically active than the average child in the US.
- Administrative Professionals Week will be observed April 22-28, 2007 and Administrative Professionals Day will be observed Wednesday, April 25, 2007. The event is one of the largest workplace observances outside of birthdays and major holidays.
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learn how the "Six Conversations" framework, which Hewitt Associates uses to guide its performance management process, can help them seek direction from managers and peers to get their careers on track. 
will also be hosting its Sixth Annual Administrative Professionals' Recognition Breakfast and Vendor Expo on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Dennis S. Brown , (pictured) a motivational speaker and trainer also known as "Mr. Attitude", will be the guest speaker. For more information, visit 
"LEARNING TO CO-EXIST WITH DEER" IS NEXT WALK IN THE WOODS LECTURE - White-tailed deer are the subject of the Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture on Thursday, April 19, with Lin Poor of Texas Wildlife Management presenting Co-Existing with Deer in the Burbs. The presentation is being held at McCullough Jr. High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek at 7:30 pm. An internationally certified wildlife biologist, Mr. Poor will provide a close-up view of white-tailed deer - their natural history, population characteristics and future in Texas. He will also share tips about enjoying nature, sharing turf with wildlife and deer-proofing landscapes. The free program is sponsored by Community Associations of The Woodlands, The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. and Courtyard by Marriott . For more information, call 281-210-3900. 
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASEBALL? - Listen to the rivalry between The Woodlands High School Highlanders and the College Park High School Cavaliers this weekend on BOB-FM, 105.3 FM and on the web at 
DR. STEVE SUKIN TO DISCUSS FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE - Dr. Steve Sukin, M.D., urologist, will discuss the symptoms and current options for treating female urinary incontinence during two free seminars hosted by St. Luke's Community Medical Center (CMC) - The Woodlands on Thursday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 6 p.m. in the hospital's Swan Café Lakeview Conference Rooms A & B . The seminar marks the first in a series of educational programs to be hosted by St. Luke's for the local community. Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged by contacting Marilyn Wachel at 936-266-4009. 
EARTH DAY TO BE CELEBRATED AT THE WOODLANDS MALL WITH SEEDLING GIVEAWAY - On Friday, April 20 beginning at 10 am, while supplies last, The Woodlands Mall will give visitors a fresh spruce seedling to commemorate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22. The giveaway is designed to encourage individuals to reduce their carbon footprints on earth. Along with the seedling giveaway, the mall is using its signage to publicize easy ways to help the environment by adjusting everyday actions. Seedlings will be available at Customer Service in Center Court. 
The Community Associations of The Woodlands will present the 2007 "In the Spotlight" Teen Talent Show on Saturday, June 9 at 7 pm at the College Park High School auditorium. The talent show is the kick-off to Project Youth , a multi-part event dedicated to helping students ages 12-18 develop a healthy and creative lifestyle while uniting the entire community at the same time. The application deadline is Saturday, April 23, with auditions scheduled for Saturday, April 28 from 11 am -10 pm. The auditions will be held at The Woodlands Recreation Center , 5310 Research Forest Drive. The contest is open to ages 13 through 18. All acts are required to audition. 
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