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By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com Those that are most familiar with North Shepherd Drive know the road as a thoroughfare with a considerable amount of dilapidated buildings, loiterers and litter. Sidewalks are poorly maintained and inconsistent throughout the road and local business owners are hoping to change that. However, a recent proposal from a beloved local business to construct a porch on the front of their property in an attempt to beautify the area is hitting a roadblock with the Planning Commission, which is asking its owner to instead give up a portion of its property after suddenly deciding that the area now needs a vastly improved sidewalk. Betty Heacker, owner of Wabash Feed & Garden Store, has been excited for months

at the prospect of having her dream business open its doors on North Shepherd. That dream has turned into a headache that culminated in a frustrated appearance at a Jan. 21 Planning Commission meeting. “I feel like I’m trying to bring a good business to North Shepherd,” Heacker said. “I’m just feeling that because I’m asking for a variance that gives the city an opportunity to impose additional conditions on me.” Heacker filed a variance request months ago for the porch, which would encroach over a portion of paved parking lot and the entrance to the proprety, but the commission has opted to approve the request only if it meets several conditions. This includes providing a 12 foot “pedestrian realm,” which would include improved sidewalks and a landscape buffer to improve

The front of Wabash Feed & Garden Store will likely lose its planned porch, originally envisioned by owner Bettry Heacker, following a compromise with the Houston Planning Commission regarding the establishment of a larger pedestrian realm that it hopes to set as a precedent for other North Shepherd properties.

safety for those walking along the street. While Heacker acknowledges that an improved sidewalk for pedestrians is a great idea, it would be done so at a

negative cost for her business. According to city documents, Public Works and Engineering would require Heacker to reconstruct a portion of the existing sidewalk and assist

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It was 19th century social reformer Henry Ward Beecher who said that “a library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” The faculty and students at Hogg Middle School would most certainly agree. Their new library, which was dedicated on Jan. 21, has all the necessities and a lot more. There was a library before, but it wasn’t what the school community envisioned, nor what was it what current principal Angela Sugarek wanted for students. Sugarek said that when she hired Mary Chance as the school librarian she told her that she needed to see the “library as an opportunity.” Opportunity in this case meant a lot of room for improvement. “When I took over Hogg this summer, I was surprised to see that it is standard operating procedure for the district to remodel spaces without purchasing new furniture for the space,” said Sugarek. “For Hogg this meant new science labs with old broken furniture and a library with improved AC, new carpet [but] dilapidated shelves and tables. After some back and forth, the Bond office

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Construction to move forward at former site of Texas Cafeteria By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Davis Commercial’s Ryan Neyland has been increasingly interested in working in the Heights since he started at the company three years ago. “Our company does a lot in Montrose,” he said, “but the price of land is so high that there’s not a lot of new development.” After some research he narrowed in on the Heights. “It’s the last place [inside the Loop], you can buy something for $40 to $60 a square foot,” he said. “You can’t find that anywhere else.” Neyland approached the owners of the building at 19th and North Shepherd which will soon house Neapolitan-style pizza place Cane Rosso because he had worked on a project with a similar scope on Lower Westheimer. He said that Cane Russo should open soon. For their part, Cane Russo posted the following on their Facebook page recently: “Houston peeps: things are moving FAST on our first location in The Heights! The oven is in place, and the walls are up! ” They are also asking followers to sign a form to allow them to secure their TABC Permit. Neyland said he’s close to signing

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See Construction P. 5A Photo by Betsy Denson Ruby Cullen who will attend Hogg next year checks out the shelves. The school’s library has seen a significant boost from local donors which culminated in a three month-long renovation.

relented and agreed to purchase new furniture for the library and labs.” The school paid for paint, new books and technology from the school budget. Other monies for the library came from Learn Local and the Education Committee of the Heights Chamber of Commerce. “The most important part of raising money is communicating a vision that others

can believe in,” she said. “For us, the library was in such sad condition that it was easy to articulate the improvements we wanted to make and the ways they would positively impact our community.” Renovations took three months, but the library was only closed for two weeks during the process. The result is a bright, dynamic space with plenty of tech-

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Sidetracked? Houston city council member at-large position 3 Michael Kubosh, also questioned if there was any plan by the commission to extend the pedestrian realm for the rest of the road and called it unfair to single out Heacker’s sole property for this purpose. Kilkenny said staff members were trying to establish precedent for this approach for other property owners down the line. Commission member Algenita Davis also questioned the likelihood of continuing the 9 foot portion of the sidewalk and landscaping combined throughout all of North Shepherd. Officials called the street a “transitional area” and would assess the pedestrian realm case by case with each project, not unlike Wabash. According to officials with Public Works and the Texas Department of Transportation, with regard to the road (also known as Texas State Highway Spur 261 and owned by TxDOT), no indication has been made by city officials of any plan to tackle the road’s sidewalks as a whole or as one all-inclusive project. If the city

were to undertake such a project, it would be done so handin-hand with TxDOT. “We wouldn’t simply go in and build sidewalks, but we would work in conjunction with the city,” Public information officer Danny Perez said. Uncertainty Director Patrick Walsh spoke in favor of the compromise. “We acknowledge that there is some uncertainty as to our ability to continue and enhance the pedestrian realm to the north and south and the question to the commission is is it worth it to have this piece improved so that someone who gets off a bus would get to enjoy some safety and comfort for this section or would we find that’s not worth it because we don’t know what exactly is going to happen on adjacent properties,” Walsh said. Commission member Lisa Clark also cited safety issues as she spoke in favor of the compromise, saying she was uncomfortable with pedestrians walking up against the roadway. Member Fernando Brave spoke bluntly about the situation as the group voted in favor of the conditional approval. “I don’t know what the big problem is,” Brave said. “We’re starting to improve Shepherd here and, when new developments happen, we’ll do the same thing or ask for the same thing. The fact that it’s all wrong now doesn’t mean that we do new wrong. We start right and [Heacker] should be proud that you’re helping to start that as an applicant. I think it’s not a lot to ask.” However, Heacker isn’t the only one speaking in favor of her business and her original proposal. Kathryn Van der Pol drafted a letter to the Planning Commission with signatures from other business owners in the community also showing their support on behalf of the North Shepherd Area Business Association. “The NSABA wants the Planning Commission to know that given the nature of Heacker’s business as a garden

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Hatching plans and scheming while soaking in being a first time uncle I’m sure most people who read The Leader regularly have taken their time out to read the alwaysentertaining columns by our publisher, Jonathan McElvy, and the growing wonder that is his son. Jonathan These kinds of columns never get old and they’re a Garris nice break from the somewhat bleak nature of covering local government. Editor Now I’m certainly a little ways off from having children of my own (at least that’s what I’m hoping), but I do love kids. That’s why it still comes as such a huge shocker to me that, as of just a few weeks ago, I’m a first time uncle and my brother is a firs time dad. I still remember when my brother had called me to say that his wife was pregnant as my reaction was pretty much how most people would expect – throwing my head back in laughter and disbelief while gently chiding him about how it happened in the first place. To this day, I always see the same dorky-looking 12-year-old kid with glasses too big for his head and a penchant for being overly logical and times with horrible balance on hockey skates and a general awkwardness. (I love my brother, I swear.) Seeing him holding his son in his arms for the first time in photos and seeing a look of pure, unfiltered joy in his eyes brought me to tears. Holding my nephew, Grant, in my arms almost did the same thing all over again. Now, however, I’m looking to the future and those tears of happiness and joy will hopefully segue into tears of laughter as I look to arm my nephew with the most obnoxious toys and games possible and to share every embarrassing story about his father to make for some great dinner time conversations – once he’s safely out of my presence, anyway. Hear me out – I love my brother more than anything on this planet. But the only thing I love more is torturing someone like my brother in the name of harmless good fun and a slight bit of embarrassment for my pure enjoyment. There are so many things I’m looking forward to with being an uncle, from buying drum sets, to supplying Nerf weapons with an endless supply of ammunition, to purchasing the finest water guns and balloons money can buy to subsequently ambush my brother at any given time. I also can’t wait to plant the seeds for some great dinnertime conversations. “Hey dad, Uncle Jon said you once skipped out on a few college classes to watch the hockey games at the Winter Olympics on TV? Were you really too lazy to use a bandage that time you cut your hand while camping and used a mass of duct tape and paper instead and it almost got a horrendous infection? How did you break your arm in the same place twice?” All of the fun times aside, the best thing I’m looking forward to are making memories, particularly because of my relationship with my aunt. Most of my favorite memories I have tucked away in the back of my mind from growing up and into high school almost always had my aunt around. She spent an enormous amount of time with my brother and I, taking us places, spending time and joking with us, bringing plenty of laughs for big family outings or get-togethers. I can remember helping her with new computers and going out to local diners or grabbing pizza from time to time – always with the same ridiculous laugh. That kind of special relationship stands out to me, and it’s something I’ll be doing my best to have with my nephew as he continues to grow and learn from the best and most capable man I know. It won’t all be evil schemes and hijinks, but I know I’ll have nothing but love and knowledge to share with Grant – even if that also includes stockpiling plenty of stories of how big of a lovable dork his dad was (and still is.) However, by telling these stories I’m hoping Grant will understand just how special his father is and, in turn, understand how special he is to me as an uncle. He’s obviously too young to understand any of this now, but that still hasn’t stopped me from continually asking when we can get him some hockey equipment and get him up and skating. I can’t wait to see this kid grow up. I do hope my brother is aware of what’s he’s getting into with having me around.

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Dear Editor: The recent letter concerning “Radicals at Glebe and Viking Drive” was a rousing success. The verbal abuse and bullet holes in her windows have ceased. Radicals are also sneaks. Maybe we could conquer gang activities if people would speak up. Truth is – “Silence in NOT golden.” John M. Nash

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Dear Editor: I appreciated your editorial. There are so many educational issues in the school system. Changing the names of the schools would be my lowest priority if I was an executive with the school system. Who is on the board that has decided to take on this issue? This really is so politically correct, it’s sad. Medicine is the same way. We have major issues in care, payment, care for the mentally ill and what do we do – we change the CPT codes from 9 to 10. Wow, a pat on the back! Again – who are the people on the other side? Do a lot of people of any race really care enough to change? A lot of people really care if we do (including me). Keep up the good work. Jimmy D. Schmidt, MD

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Dear Editor: Our experiences that we had while attending John H. Reagan high school were not just experiences but a close family

Email us your letters: news@theleadernews.com of Reaganites. We are proud of our school. We were and still are a family that cherish our time there. Changing the name of this school would mean to change our past and history. It was not about race but about our Texas history. We had some of most races attending school with us and never felt threatened by the race factors. We all were and still are Reaganites no matter what. Whether it is or isn’t politically correct to some, it’s our past and our history that they are trying to change. Gary McGlothlin Dear Editor: My husband went to Reagan and his Dad did too. I went to Davis along with my brother and one of my Aunts. The community and alumni want the name to stay because of the name not what happened in history. The history of the Confederacy is just that. We know the schools by the name only. That’s what we want preserved. Our memories from the high schools. The community knowing that if you mention the names everyone knows where they are. It’s not about old confederate history. The names represent students’ history of times they spent there. Houston’s history. Karen Dear Editor: Garris, you made some good points, but overall you were very one-sided in your attack of John H. Reagan; at least in my opinion. As Antony said in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, “The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” You did a great job on both counts – you highlighted his “evil,” and buried the good he did. Where is the list of accomplishments for this man? Where has his influence on Texas, the Nation and the world been noted? Reagan was the first head of the Texas Railroad Commission, which would later on become the model for OPEC. There is his world influence. You mentioned “Black enslavement,” but fail to mention there were a number of Blacks who owned Slaves. People are quick to acknowledge, and celebrate Nelson Mandela’s role in bringing Apartheid to an end in South Africa, but rarely is there a mention of, or even a knowledge of his methods to bring about that change. He and his minions would put tires around the necks of their enemy and set them of fire. That is terrorism at its worst. This is a total reversal of Antony’s verbiage. You mention a “prejudiced criminal justice system to poverty and wage gaps.” Are poverty and wage gaps responsible for the fact that over 90% of murders of Blacks are caused by Black on Black crime? Or that they commit a much larger percentage of violent crimes, even though they are only a minority of the population? This is not racism on my part, but provable fact. Nor did you decry the likes of a present-day White-hating, race-baiting bigot, Al Sharpton, who by the way was “Liked” by HISD former president, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, on her Facebook Page. Isn’t that a bit hypocritical of her? And of you for not pointing that out?

You are supposed to be a journalist, and a true journalist presents all sides of an issue. That, in my opinion, is another miserable failure on your part. Pete Sommers Dear Editor: I totally disagree with your motive for writing this article nor can I take your side on this issue. Ninety years ago, who named our beloved school, John H. Reagan? Well, I believe that the HISD placed the name on our beloved alma mater. Yes, history matters, but a name isn’t just a name! You mentioned John H. Reagan’s negative attributes. How about his good ones? Were you born and raised in the Houston Heights? If not, you do not understand the true meaning of the “Historical Heights.” I do not know one person who was perfect in his/her thoughts and/or actions in their lifetime (other than Jesus Christ). John H. Reagan Senior High School will always be a part of us. You mentioned that if they changed the name of SFA, it would bother you a little. Well, if you were born and lived in the Houston Heights, I believe it would bother you more than just a little! These are my thoughts and opinions and I am writing from my heart, my feelings and my experiences that are part of me because I am a Houston Heights and a full-blooded John H. Reagan Bulldog follower! I just do not understand why everyone cannot just leave well enough alone. Thank you for your time. John H. Reagan Senior High School Class of 1964. Tom Kingsley Dear Editor: OMG. Jonathan, congratulations on your recent first anniversary as editor of The Leader. It’s reassuring to know that we have someone who is familiar with the rich history of our neighborhood and has roots stretching back generations. I’m sorry, that’s not correct, you’re the Jonathan Garris who’s from New Jersey and likes to play hockey…. I did a quick search and I see you are attempting to learn a little bit about the Heights by attending various events, that’s a good start. But if you had bothered to survey the community you would have discovered that absolutely NO ONE (well less than 5%) in the Heights connected John H. Reagan High School with the confederacy or the mistreatment of slaves. Robert E. Lee, Jeff Davis maybe but not JHR. This entire debacle is an utter waste of time and the taxpayers money … I heard on the news that the entire name change, for all schools involved, may be over $250,000. Are you kidding me? Jonathan, I’ve got a great idea for you, and this should play right into your strengths. Why don’t you start a committee to rename that hockey team from New Jersey? You are from New Jersey, so you might have a little more experience with the neighborhood and you like hockey. Don’t you think The New Jersey Devils need a name change a little more than the John H. Reagan Bulldogs? If you want to do some research on the devil, check out a book called the Bible … if you don’t have a copy go to the Heights Library, it’s a few blocks from JHR. Mark Nelson

Journalism is the only profession to keep tally of fatalities Good news! Last year at least 69 journalists were killed around the world in the line of duty. I think we can all give thanks that those nosey commies intent on destroying all that is good and noble in society are no longer around to ply their odious trade. This fatal figure comes from the Committee to Protect Journalists, which each year tallies up the number of journalists who were shot, blown up, tortured to death or forced to over-indulge in martinis at the Press Club bar. I know of no other civilian calling that keeps an annual total of its members who have been killed while pursuing their profession – or, for matter, any other group that needs to. Do you recall the AMA or the NBA running a fatal total of its colleagues? As we might expect, most of the dead deliverers of dastardly details (I’m channeling Spiro Agnew) met their deserved desserts in Syria, Iraq and France. Huh? Yes, France, where Muslim militants killed eight staff members at the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper in January of last year. If you’re a journalist, you don’t have to be in a foxhole outside Baghdad to get bumped off. You could be sitting around a conference table in downtown Paris to have your meeting interrupted by some angry gun-wielding readers. Frankly, I prefer obscene, anony-

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mous e-mails, but it does give a whole new meaning the journalistic term “deadline.” You will be delighted to know that 69 number may grow. The committee reports it is still investigating the deaths of 26 other journalists to determine if the deaths were related to their work. In addition, in the Middle East, the group said, it “received reports of dozens more journalists killed, but is unable to independently confirm that the individuals have in fact died, and if so, whether journalist work was the reason.” By the numbers, Syria again was the deadliest place for journalists, though sadly the number of deaths there in 2015 — 13 — was lower than in previous years. France, sustaining its Charlie Hebdo massacre, was second with eight. Five journalists were killed in each of four countries: Bangladesh,

Iraq, South Sudan and Yemen. Three were murdered while they were at work. Remember the two TV staffers, reporter Alison Parker and video-journalist Adam Ward, of Roanoke, Va., TV station WDBJ, who were fatally shot during an interview by a former co-worker. In Brazil, Gleydson Carvalho, a radio broadcaster who often criticized local cops and politicians for purported wrongdoing, was shot and killed while presenting his afternoon radio show. That was six killings in Brazil last year -- the highest it has recorded there. Attention journalists headed for Rio to cover the Sumer Olympics, be sure to say how great the Brazilian athletes are, otherwise you may win the Lead Medal. AmericanBangladeshi blogger and writer Avijit Roy was chopped to death with meat cleavers (plural) on a crowded street in Dhaka, Even fleeing your enemies doesn’t work. In October, the Islamic State tracked down and killed two crusading anti-terrorist journalists who were both living in Turkey. Two items of interest in these killings: Thus far, the murderers are mostly Islamic militant groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda which were responsible for 40 percent of the deaths. And, more good news: The documented total of 69 is slightly higher than the year before, when

61 journalists were killed worldwide. Dead is pretty dismal, so we can’t generate much sympathy to those ink-stained wretches who are merely put in prison for their sins. The committee reported 199 journalists in prison because of their work in 2015, compared with 221 the previous year, Others, the lucky ones, were simply thrown out of the country. Let me remind you again: Next time you are in Washington visiting your money, drop by the Newseum, an exhibition given over to journalism. It’s a fun place filled with the Fourth Estates’ mistakes, stupid stories and erroneous headlines: “Dewey Defeats Truman.” There are also less-funny items like the eyeglasses, pencil and notebook of Mark Kellogg. He was an AP reporter assigned to cover Custer at Littlebig Horn, and, no, he didn’t side with the Indians. There is also a wall covered with the names of journalists killed in the line of duty. Two more were added recently and, happily, there is room for more. But the name of William Cowper Brann isn’t there. He was a Waco newspaper editor. In 1898 he was gunned down on a street corner by an irate reader. After he was buried, someone fired a bullet into his tombstone. Now, if you’ll excuse the cliché, let’s fast-forward to our current

presidential race. Sen. Ted Cruz is running on a platform of Beat the Press. He never lets a campaign speech go by without castigating the Fourth Estate. But when his latest book didn’t make the best seller list of The New York Times, Cruz wailed and moaned and declared that it was liberal media bias. Better yet, we have Donald Trump who frequently lambasts the media as “scum” or “horrible.” He recently told a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., pointing to the reporters, “I hate some of these people, I hate ‘em, I would never kill them. I would never do that. Uh, let’s see, uh?” he said a bit sarcastically, his voice rising. “No, I would never do that.” Then Trump charged once again that some of the reporters in the back of the room are “such lying, disgusting people.” The crowd turned to angrily face those reporters, and the scene was really uncomfortable. Good thing the Trump staff didn’t let in any Muslims. OK, no one became a journalist to win a Miss Congeniality Contest. Venom goes with the venue. No big deal, Shrug it off and continue your biased blasphemies. As for me, I’m keeping a sharp eye out for Donald Trump, especially if he’s holding a meat cleaver. Ashby is lying low at ashby2@ comcast.net.

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Business Spotlight: Nifty Cleaners grows with the neighborhood By Christina Martinez Christina@theleadernews.com

Yvonne Ojeada says she’s watched the neighborhood change for the past 16 years at her Washington Avenue cleaners business. She said she opened her business in 2000 and remembers the area much different than it is now. “This area was very small and not very many people,” Yvonne Ojeda said. “The customers that I have now are all mostly new. When I first opened, my customers were very few [in numbers] since very few lived in this area.” To many that frequent Nifty Cleaners, her customers know her as “Yvonne”. This year, Yvonne and Nifty Cleaners

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celebrate 16 years of business and the best part, to Yvvone, is her customers. “I have very loyal customers,” Yvonne

said. “This business wouldn’t operate if you don’t have loyal customers. I work long hours, but even on days off, I miss my customers. I enjoy interacting with them every day and getting them taken care of.” Along with dry cleaning services, Nifty Cleaners offers same day service on request, Saturday hours, alterations, reweaving, and shoe repair, leather and drapery cleaning, and even wedding gown preservations. The store is open Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nifty Cleaners is located at 5901 Washington Ave. and you can contact Yvonne at 713-868-2210 or nifty5901@gmail.com.

How cold is too cold for your pets to be outside? Dear Tabby, With winter finally here, I’m curious to know how much cold weather my dog can handle. She lives primarily in the backyard, but gets to come inside when the weather is particularly cold. What are some signs that my dog might be too cold outside? Winter weary in Woodland Heights Dear Winter weary, Contrary to popular belief, wearing a full-time fur coat doesn’t necessarily protect your pooch from cold weather. Dogs cannot tolerate being left outside in temperatures below freezing for more than a few minutes without causing damage to their bodies - especially if they are sitting or standing on the cold, hard ground. Since dogs don’t wear shoes, heat escapes through

their feet. And older, shorthaired and smaller dogs have a higher risk of getting hypothermia and frostbite. Experts advise that the following are signs that your dog is too cold outside: • barking or trying to come inside • ears/feet are cold to the touch • shivering • low body temperature (below 95 degrees) • weak pulse • lethargy If you chose to help a dog who’s been outside in the cold, please warm them up slowly. Wrapping the dog in blankets is the best first-step. Be careful not to warm them up too quickly or they could go into shock. The best advice I can give you is this: If it’s too cold outside for you, it’s likely too cold outside for your dog. I understand if you don’t want to invite you pooch into bed with you for the night, but you can surely put her in a heated util-

The Obituaries.

Gary Joseph Baroski, 64, born Oct. 16, 1951 in Houston, died Jan. 6 in Galveston. Baroski graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1969 and The University of St. Thomas in 1978. He was co-owner with his wife of R&F Antiques for more than 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jennifer Stohr Baroski, his daughter, Beth B. Jez, brothers Albert G. Baroski and Larry Baroski, sisters Sandy Waida, Janet Albertson, Mary Rand, Frances Miechetich, Gina Janneck and Sherry Wilson, and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007 or St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan St., Houston, TX 77091. Nela Thomas Brown, 66, born Nov. 10, 1949 in Livingston, died Jan. 10. Brown received her BA from The University of Texas in 1971 and went on to become the first woman to achieve her federal grade level in the Austin office of the Internal Revenue Service. She then received her Doctorate of Juris Prudence in 1977. She was the first woman to hold the position of Manager of Research and Analysis for United Energy Resources. She is survived by her son Robert, father “Joe” Thomas, and brother Claud Thomas. Memorial contributions may be made to Frisky Paws Rescue Charity (www.friskypawsrescue.org) or the charity of one’s choice. Idolina Cano, 90, born May 10, 1925, died Jan. 16. Cano was a meat cutter at Weingarten’s for many years along with other grocery food chains. Joseph Brandon Daniels,

39, born Feb. 5, 1976 in Chattanooga, Tenn., died Jan. 10 in Baytown. Daniels was employed as a mechanic. His greatest passion was classic muscle cars. He is survived by his mother Malinda Fucheck, father Kenneth Daniels, brothers Shaun Lofty, Aaron Lofty and Donny Lofty, and grandmother Clara Conway.

Leonides DeLaRosa, 94,

born Aug. 17, 1921 in Victoria, died Jan.24. He is survived by his wife, Zenaida, children Leonidas DeLaRosa Jr., Gloria Granados, Rosemary Cisneros, Alice DeLaRosa, and sister Tomasita Alfaro.

Janie Samilpa Fernandez,

91, born Aug. 21, 1924, died Jan. 21.

Victor Manuel Garza, 68,

born Aug. 19, 1947 in Mexico, died Jan. 18. Garza spent more than 30 years as an Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry working for Exterran, Brown and Root, and SW Pipe. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Estela, his daughters Migdalia Moreno and Angelica Garcia, step-daughter Blanca Chapa, sisters Laura, Diana and Maria, 13 grandchildren

and one great-grandson.

Louis Edward Keller, 98, born Oct. 15, 1917 in Cestohowa, Texas, died Jan. 19. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Agnes Machac Keller, daughter Virginia Keller Felchak, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson. Henry Lazarine, 100, born Nov. 13, 1915, died Jan. 19. Lazarine was a city bus driver for 37 years. He was also a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mellie Catherine, son Gene, sisters Rose, Mary Lou, Dorothy, Patricia, brother John, three grandsons, and two greatgrandsons.

ity room or bathroom. Luckily, here in Texas, our winters are mild enough that you shouldn’t have to take these measures too often. How you can help: Do you enjoy trendy jewelry? Well, the pups of Scout’s Honor Rescue invite you to an evening of jewelry, mingling, bubbly and more at the Kendra Scott store in Rice Village (2411 Times Blvd. #120)

on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. Kendra Scott will be donating 20 percent of the night’s proceeds to Scout’s Honor Rescue! What a great opportunity to do some Valentine’s Day shopping for your loved ones (or yourself) and help a gem of a rescue group all at the same time! Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com

Pet of the Week Meet Lucy Ginger and Gordo. Lucy (a Brittany Spaniel/collie mix) and Gordo (a collie mix) have lived together for 3 years and are the best of friends. If you think that you can give Lucy and Gordo the happy life they deserve, contact K-9 Angels Rescue at www. K-9AngelsRescue.org or www.facebook. com/k9angelsrescue.

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years and was active in several senior clubs. She is survived by her sisters Madeline Vasquez, Eloise Ramirez, Elissa Reyes, and brother Richard Santos.

Anthony “Anton” J. Swiech, 82, born Aug. 10, 1933 in Willis, Texas, died Jan. 12. Swiech was retired from Dresser Rand and served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He is survived by his wife of 59-1/2

years, Dorothy, brother Leon, and sisters Margaret Strelec, Verna Wagner. He was a volunteer at the VA Hospital for 48 years, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2917 and Tuesday Club. He was an active member of the Lindale Civic Club and St. Rose of Lima Church Men’s Club. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Legacy of Faith.

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died Jan. 23. Mahoney began playing softball at age nine. After graduating from San Jacinto High School, she continued her excellence on the diamond as a perennial ASA all-star who led her teams to several state championships. She played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) from 1947 through 1948, and was the only Houstonian to play in the AAGPBL during its twelve years of existence. Mahoney is part of Women in Baseball, a permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

Robert “Bobby” John Miksch Sr., 76, born Aug. 20,

1939 in Taylor, died Jan. 19. Miksch worked for Exxon USA for 25 years before becoming a selfemployed businessman. He was a member in SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, children Robert Jr. Miksch, Rebecca Ann Erickson, Johnathan Charles Miksch, and four grandchildren.

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in Chappell Hill, died Jan. 19. Murski served in the St. Ambrose Altar Society, Catholic DaughtersCourt Christ the King #1750, The Polish Home and Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Council 2917. She is survived by her sister Janet Sopchak, children Michael Ray Murski and Linda Lee McCracken, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

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MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR Heights Young Professionals Organization This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be hosted at Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Houston, 903 Durham Dr., who will be providing complimentary appetizers. The group will be meeting on the south side patio. The event will be from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 28. Admission is free for members, early-bird for non-members is $10 by Jan. 22, $15 until Jan. 28 at noon, and $20 at the door. Information: heightschamber. com, 713-861-6735. ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Animal Justice League Come celebrate the one year anniversary from 6-9 p.m. Jan 30, at The Corkscrew, 1308 W. 20th St. Also looking for auction items for attendees to bid on. The auction item does not have to be pet related. Please RSVP for headcount. Information: www.facebook.com/ events/1511613259133913/ A SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters The Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters has announced the 2016 fundraiser, A Salute to Scholarship, Jan. 30, at the Junior League of Houston. The event benefits the Delphian Scholarship Foundation Fund which provides

scholarships to students at the University of Houston. Information: www.delphianhouston.org, 713-773-4380. 60TH BARBECUE COOKOFF Oaks Dads Club Oaks Dads Club will host their 60th barbecue cookoff to raise funds for the club. There will be competition in two new catagories, Drink and Breakfast as well as the other popular categories. Barbecue plates will be sold for $10 (plates include a choice between three meats and sides). Gates will open Friday, Jan. 29 and stay open until 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. There will be live music, activities for the kids, vendors and tons of great food and fun. Admission is $3 for adults, kids 15 and under get in free. Information: 713-444-4454, 713-302-7565. AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Feb. 1, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Dr. Special guest will be Jerry Kovaly of Habitat for Humanity. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m. Information: 713-681-1133. J.C. HOWARD ART RECEPTION Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Heights A Fine Art Exhibit of Soft Pastel

Works by Julie Clark Howard hosted by Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Heights will be at 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Heights is located at 350 W. 19th St. Information: 713-3606204. WINE, DINNER FUNDRAISING EVENT Lupus Foundation of America The Lupus Foundation of America and Chef Antoine Ware, Lupus survivor, for an exclusive Wine Dinner fundraising event from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3. The event will be at Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 350 W. 19th St. Featured are: Pasta Jambalaya, Coq Au Vin, Blackened Fish, Steak Frites and bread pudding. The six course dinner with wine is $125 (includes tax and gratuity). Information: 713-360-6204. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS Fairbeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square Dance Club Dance your way to a healthier you in 2016. Offering Thursday night basic/mainstream lessons. Visit Fairbeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square Dance Club at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Dr. (rear of church), for lessons starting Feb. 4, 6:45-8 p.m., $5 per class. Free Fun Nights are from 7:309:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28. Information: 713-957-2762.

ber of Commerce is calling all vocalists and music lovers alike to be contestants in the 7th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Idol of the Heightsâ&#x20AC;? competition. Contestants must be 16 years of age and need to be registered by Feb. 5. Pre-registration is $30 for all music genres. Information: 713-861-6735, www.heightschamber.com. GO RED FOR WOMEN St. Joseph Medical Center Attend this informative event given by the Women of Wellness at St. Joseph Medical Center. The 3rd Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon will feature Relationship Therapist, Marriage Counselor and Author Julie Nise, and Board Certified Cardiologist Ethan J. Podet, M.D. The event will be Feb. 5. The Health Fair and Expo is from 11 a.m.-noon, followed by lunch and the program from noon-1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. St. Joseph Medical Center is located at 1401 St. Joseph Parkway in the George W. Strake Building, 9th floor auditorium. Information: www.sjmctx.com/wow, 713-756-5051.

Chili cook-off at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will host a chili cook-off Sunday, Feb. 7, following the 11 a.m. service. Sample all the chili entries over fellowship. Chicken soup will also be served. The annual Dessert Extravaganza will feature homemade Valentine sweets Feb. 13, from 2-4 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Tickets cost $5 for six samplings. Additional tastes are $1 each. Whole desserts will be available through a silent auction. Proceeds will go to help with the cost of youth summer camps. St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page. MANNA needs volunteers The Souper Bowl of Caring utilizes Super Bowl weekend to mobilize young people to fight hunger and poverty in their local community by collecting monetary and/or food donations for their local food pantry that lead up to Super Bowl Sunday. If interested in hosting a food drive for MANNA, call 713-504-5486 or pdornak@gmail.com for information.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget MANNA is available to pick up â&#x20AC;&#x153;gently usedâ&#x20AC;? donations. Contact the Resale Store at 713-686-6440 to schedule a pick up. All Saints Third Age Learning Center to hold spring registration All Saints Third Age Learning Center, 215 E. 10th St., offers a program, open to seniors 50-plus in the community. The 2016 Spring Semester registration will be held Jan. 28, in the church parish hall, from 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Classes begin Feb. 8 and registration will continue the first two weeks of the semester, Feb. 8-19. The Spring Semester will conclude May 6. TALC offers a variety of classes, day trips, seminars, birthday celebrations and special parties. Some of the classes featured this semester include woodworking, computer, conversational Spanish, Mah Jong, exercise, small appliance repair, scrapbooking, water color painting, stain glass and much more. A full course hot lunch is available at noon MondayFriday during the semester for $2. For TALC program information or lunch reservations, call 713-248-1277. Oaks Presbyterian holds its Souper Bowl of Caring luncheon Oaks Presbyterian Church welcomes the community to its annual Souper Bowl of Caring luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 31, following 10:30 a.m. worship service. Diners can enjoy a hearty soup lunch for a donation of their choice, and 100% of the proceeds will di-

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rectly support the food pantry of MANNA. Souper Bowl of Caring is a nation-wide movement which began in 1990. The concept is to use Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football, fun and food, to also unify the nation for a higher good: collecting dollars or canned food for those in need. Oaks Presbyterian Church is located at 1576 Chantilly. Call 713-682-2556 or visit www.oakspresbyterian.org for information. Men in Mission hosting chili supper Zion Lutheranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Men in Mission are hosting their annual chili supper from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 3, in Zionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Room. This is an annual fund-raising event for the Seminary Scholarship Program. The meal will be a free will offering and there will also be quarts to go for $10. The community is welcome. Zion Lutheran is located at 3606 Beauchamp. Call 713869-1493 for information. Chocoholic Games Party and Silent Auction at St. Rose of Lima The St. Rose of Lima Altar Guild will be holding their Chocoholic Games Party and Silent Auction from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 5. The event will be held in the St. Rose West Hall. Donation is $10 per person (includes light dinner). Tickets may be purchased at the church office or online at www.stroselima.org/ parish/fundraising-events. Tickets may be picked up at Will Call on day of event. For reservations, call 713-

898-6566 or email louise.bratton@yahoo.com. Please make sure to receive a confirmation of reservation. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community is located at 3600 Brinkman.

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PETS

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Art Valet

Thirsty Explorer

By Mitch Cohen

Arts Columnist

Featured artist is unapologetically digital When Charlie Hardwick’s psychedelic art got my attention, I joined a small club of people that hounded and cajoled him until he joined my art show. A Houstonian, Hardwick was the youngest of four much older brothers and became a legitimate “uncle” at the tender age of nine. Hardwick adopted the name “Uncle Charlie” when he was in the punk band, Dresden 45, using the name as his art handle now. His early art influences included the 50’s blues letterpress posters. A tie in of graphic design and love of music was a natural fit. Leaving college early, he launched right into a successful fifteen year career at a package design firm. Perhaps you’ve seen his work: Mission Tortilla Chips, Imperial Sugar and HiC are just a few. In 2008, a year after being declared legally blind, Hardwick’s company laid him off. He tells me his eyesight is down to 30% because of severe optic nerve atrophy. “I’m more hopeful for an automated car than an operation on my eyes at this point,” Hardwick told me over lunch. He tells me if anything his work is brighter and clearer now. We sat down last week and Hardwick told me about his career as an independent artist. “I called Live Nation looking for work, thinking I could get hired as a full time artist there because I had experience with them throughout the years doing posters. They said it’s great you called, we’re going to open up House of Blues at the end of the year, and we’d love for you to do stuff for us; for that venue. That was kind of like one door closes another door opens kind of thing, so from 2009 to about 2013-14, I was going like gangbusters with them. I’m still doing some now but not as high frequency. Did you do other artistic projects? During that time I got involved with the Bayou City Art Festival, I met Kim Stolis (Executive Director at the time) and she, like you, badgered me and said I need to do Bayou City Art Festival, and I kept saying “Nah, I

Art by Charlie Hardwick Art entitled “Thinker”.

try, so I did and I got in. By the third festival (2012) I was the featured artist. That opened up a new door. In 2008 Hardwick met his friend Greg Henkel at Sig’s Lagoon Record Store, where Henkel helped setup an art show for Hardwick. Hardwick liked his sense of aesthetics, design, layout and retail knowledge, and asked Henkel to help him work the markets and festivals. Doing the markets, your market [First Saturday Art Market], Bayou City Art Festival and some of the other’s around when we got a chance, started to become a new revenue stream that afforded me the ability to create what I wanted to do, the commission is from an audience, not a company or a business. You create on a computer, tell me about that. When you draw on a computer, the computer is simply a tool that you are using to draw with, it is still being drawn by hand you just have a mouse in your hand instead of a pencil. In fact, it’s much more tedious and much more difficult because you’re not using the natural flow of your hand and your movement of your body. You don’t use a stylus pen? I don’t, I think largely because of my style being more graphic and illustrative, I think that’s what makes my work stand out. Bayou City Art Festival applies me to the category - Digital Non-Photography. I want to point out there’s a big misconception of the word “digital”. It seems to have a negative connotation, like it doesn’t take any work to create. There are digital artists that strive to have a look that is not digital, using affects and filters so it looks like a painting; I’m not so thrilled about that. Mine is unapologetically digital. You look at my work, and it’s not trying to be a painting, it’s not trying to be a hand-drawing, it is clearly done by a guy that used a program and computer to make it. I really try to embrace the new technology and things that come out now to produce. Hardwick does all of his own printing, and offers his printing services to other artists. Find Hardwick at CharlieHardwick.com and at First Saturday Arts Market.

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Delicious Concepts rebrands The El, again Delicious Concepts finally announced their revised plans to rebrand the former El Cantina at 602 Studewood St. The restaurant group announced their plans for a brewpub last year, but things have quickly changed. The location is now in the works for a new restaurant Ritual. The group announced

Oaks Dads Club Cook-Off The Oak Forest youth sports club is hosting their annual cook-off with teams setting up to compete at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, on through Saturday. Gatlin’s BBQ is smoking the brisket this year for the club, as a part of their sponsorship. The club will have BBQ plates on sale for $10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at 3410 East T.C. Jester Blvd. Brunch at The Durham House Brunch is debuting this weekend with Chef Mike McElroy at 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 31 at The Durham House - 1200 Durham Dr. It’s also Mike’s birthday!

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Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet.com.

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Neighbors: Leather Apron to host Round Up event Saturday By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com The Leather Apron Foundation is excited to announce that Kimberly Antley and Henry Devlin have joined the Board of Directors as Treasurer and Vice-President, respectively. The two have contributed extensively over the last two years on the Bucket Brigade, and their extensive knowledge of the LAF will serve them well on the Board. Other Board members are Jonathan Kolmetz, President; Adam Falco, Secretary; and Henry Devlin, Vice President. Dr. Brian Wisnoski and Curt Vaculik, two founding Board members, are the first members of the Franklin Society. The Franklin Society was created within the organization and will include members who have been integral to the success of the organization and dedicated to furthering its mission. To help you understand

how the LAF came to be, read a snippet from their website: “Born out of our love for service and helping others, LAF brings friends and neighbors together to financially support those with the biggest need in our local community. LAF aims to increase personal interaction among individuals in order to strengthen our network of friends and neighbors. We organize regular events that bring people together, celebrate the strengths of our community, and highlight organizations that make an impact in our neighborhoods.” What a wonderful way to help people get out, meet their neighbors and make a difference! This Saturday, Jan. 30th, LAF will hold its third annual Leather Apron Round Up from 6 to 10 PM at the SPJST Lodge 88 on Beall St. This annual event features live music by Darwin Macon Band, BBQ by Gatlin’s, face painting, and a silent auction - including a kid’s version

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“If this school becomes the gem that it has always been meant to be, I will walk away so gratified,” she said.

Library from P. 1A Early reviews of the library were very positive. Ruby Cullen, a student at Wharton Dual Language Academy, was there with her mother Christine Cullen perusing the shelves. Cullen said she plans to send Ruby to Hogg next year. “[Hogg] offers the most hours in Spanish without sacrificing electives,” she said. Sugarek said that the school is working with the HISD Multilingual Department to start a dual language program next year. “As an IB school, all of our students are required to take a foreign language so dual language fits perfectly with our beliefs and requirements,” she said. Cutting the ribbon at the dedication was special guest and Hogg alumna Dr. Martha Wong, the first Asian American elected to the Houston City Council. In 2002, Wong became the first Asian American woman in the Texas House of Representatives. District I Trustee Anna Eastman said that the success

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A Long Term Commitment to Youth Sports Continues The Oaks Dads’ Club has provided youth sports in the Oak Forest area since 1954. In the last 5 years alone we have had over sixteen hundred boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 16 years old participate in Baseball, Softball, Football and Soccer. In March of 2015, the Oaks Dads’ Club acquired the use of the Candlelight Fields at 6500 Rena Street. The addition of these fields will ensure the continued growth of our youth sports programs for years to come. The Oaks Dads’ Club is more than just youth sports it’s about family and dedication to the community. In fact, many of the parents and grandparents of current players at the Oaks Dads’ Club were players here themselves!! Our motto, “as the twig is bent, so grows the tree,” is a reflection of our commitment to the growth and development of our youth. Play ball anywhere...experience it here!

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