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The Houston Heights Association board appears to be conﬂicted over how to deal with the fallout from the Paul Carr wooden train controversy. On Monday night – more than three months since Carr installed the train in Donovan Park – the board discussed for approximately 15 minutes whether to send the 74-year-old lifelong Heights resident an ofﬁcial thank you note. They voted against it, with Leanne

At its monthly meeting, HHA said it will spend almost $6,000 to bring the train up to safety code in compliance with their insurance policy.

Mueller as the lone vote in favor of sending Carr an ofﬁcial letter of gratitude. Many board members were concerned with precedent, considering the board hasn’t written ofﬁcial thank you letters in the past. Another concern was

finding someone with the time to write multiple thank you notes to the association’s volunteers. Some board members pointed out that the board has recognized volunteers and donors in newsletters and during banquets, so an official thank you note may not be necessary. Carr said receiving an official letter “would be nice,” but he’s satisfied with the banner that children and their parents made for him in appreciation for the train. Carr said he and his wife, Mary, will

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Tommie Vaughn hosts soft opening Tuesday

Tommie Vaughn Ford on N. Shepherd Dr. will host a “soft opening” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at its new office/showroom complex and service area at 1201 N. Shepherd. The grand opening won’t be held until August. The dealership’s iconic sign on N. Shepherd will remain even though the dealership has moved its offices a few yards northward. Tuesday’s event is being called the “Rockin’ Rodeo Party and Ribbon Cutting”, and attendees will get the opportunity to tour the new dealership. There will be a special BBQ kickoff celebration, with wine compliments of Vintners Own Winery, as well as appetizers. The Pat Gavin & the Buckaroo Band will perform country music, and rodeo mascots will be there, too.

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Before there were bloggers, there was Tillie Wier. The 90-year-old Garden Oaks resident was an 8-year-old girl when the Depression hit, but she maintained a rich inner life. “I learned to be creative, developing talents for my every desire,” she said. While sewing, drawing, and baking were all talents she cultivated, creative writing was not, so it is somewhat surprising to Wier that she now sends out more than 500 letters a month with her column – Happenings on the Way to Heaven – to an avid readership. She started to write the precursor to Happenings once or twice a year to share with family and friends. A Christian from age 14, she taught Sunday School for 40 years. Of the four men who proposed marriage to her, she chose Jack Wier who was stationed on a submarine in World War II before returning to serve as a Baptist deacon and fellow Sunday School teacher with his wife. They had three children and made great memories, traveling, bowling and playing Canasta before he died in 1996. “I’ve had a gloriously full, Godcentered, life,” said Wier. “Yes, there were problems, but God took care of them.” It was also God, according to Wier, who set her on her current mission in 1987 when she was a bookkeeper at her father’s paving contractor business. “I was sitting at my desk paying bills and writing checks, and God said ‘put your stories with those checks,’” she said. “I can’t write, I thought. What would I say to a bunch of strangers? I was in tears.” Wier’s brother, who ran the company, initially wasn’t crazy about the idea either but gave her the go-ahead. And for the next 312 months, up until the present day, Wier has sent out a monthly Happenings on the Way to Heaven.

By Michael Sudhalter Steve Winn, the corporate credit manager for Marek Brothers, has volunteered his time in a project that made the world a happier place for children halfway across the globe. Winn became involved with Project Playground, which takes playgrounds in the United States that are set to be discontinued, and moves and installs them to a nation in need of playgrounds. In the spring of 2012, Winn met Don Schrock, who asked if he’d be interested in moving a playground to a small village just outside the rainforest in Bolivia. “The thought of going on an-

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She even went to community college to take writing classes in preparation of her goal: “The professor red inked everything I wrote.” The audience has changed over the years. Wier sends mailings to her church friends at Garden Oaks Baptist Church and family as well as an ever increasing circle of new friends

and acquaintances, including those in senior citizen homes who don’t get much mail. The content of her column, though, hasn’t changed. It is about God’s providence in her life and the lives of others – the “blessings in everyday living.” See Wier, P. 3A

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attend the HHA’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Heights Firehouse and after that, they’ll end their association with the Association. “It will be a little awkward, considering (the people) that ﬁred me will be running the show,” Carr said. Robert Woods, a new board member, said the board should move past such an “ofﬁcial letter” discussion. “It’s not a waste of time, but it’s close,” Woods said.

other mission trip excited me and the location even more so since I had never visited South America before,” Winn said. “Then there was the playground – the whole point of the trip – that sounded pretty neat, too. My thought was, ‘It will be so nice for those kids.’ I truly had no idea the kind of incredible impact I was about to experience.” The trip was delayed by two months, due to a worker’s strike at the Panama Canal, red tape from international customs and road conditions in Bolivia. “Our ﬁnal leg of the trip was on the oldest plane I’ve ever seen Steve Winn, an employee at Marek Brothers, helped up close, outside the World War bring smiles to the faces of children in Bolivia. (Submitted photo) See Playgorund, P. 3A

Houston Fire Department Captain Ty James doesn’t think he needs a pat on the back for saving people from burning buildings or supervising a staff at Station 15, 5306 N. Main St., in the Greater Heights. Nor is he a person who gets bogged down in the politics of city government. James, 49, simply wants to make sure he’ll be able to retire in 13 years and take care of his wife and two young children. Like many firefighters throughout the city, he’s nervous about the city’s lawsuit against the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF), which he’s paid into for 17 years. “It affects my whole future,” James said. “We don’t put into social security or anything like that. It’s on everybody’s mind. It’s very important to us.” It takes 10 years to get vested into the pension and after 20 years, firefighters can retire with 50 percent of their pay. It’s 65 percent after 25 years, and 80 percent after 30. According to current state law, a state-appointed actuary decides how much the city will contribute to the HFRRF. The current figure is 23.9 percent of HFD’s payroll. The city sued HFRRF, stating that the current process is unconstitutional. “The mayor’s position is very simple,” said Janice Evans-Davis, a spokesperson for Mayor Annise Parker. “She wants the ability to sit down at the table and discuss pension issues. There are no preconceived ideas.” Evans-Davis said the mayor hasn’t specified an amount on how much the city would contribute, but they’d like to be able to negotiate it, “to meet long-term retiree pension obligations.” In a statement announcing the lawsuit in Harris County state court last month, Parker said the city “is excluded from the important financial decisions about benefit levels and the contributions to support these benefits for its firefighter retirees. These decisions are made by boards controlled by current and retired firefighters who have an obvious conflict of interest.” HFRRF chairman Todd Clark said the pension board and firefighters are pleased with the status quo, and any negotiations with the city, formally known as “meet and confer” will adversely affect the pension. The mayor claims that the meet and confer process will help the city “meet the long-term retiree pension obligations”, but Clark disagrees. See Pension, P. 3A

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Former youth pastor accused of assault An ex youth pastor in the Heights and former employee of Houston’s Children’s Museum is accused of having an ongoing sexual relationship with a teenage girl, according to our news partner, KHOU Channel 11. According to police, it started when the girl was 15. Mellony Scarlett Lewis reportedly met the girl at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in the Heights. The allegations were brought to the church, and Lewis was ﬁred as youth minister. Documents say Scarlett began picking the girl up on Sundays and would take her to church. She would then allegedly bring the girl back to

her home in Baytown. Investigators allege their sexual relationship began at Lewis’ residence in Baytown. “You can’t trust people. Everyone’s got their own agenda. You can’t trust someone just because they’re a youth minister,” said Stephanie Cook, who lives two doors down from Lewis. Investigators say the sexual relationship went on for years. The girl’s parents eventually caught on, and at one point, police say Lewis and the girl were caught having sex in Chambers County. As of presstime, Lewis was in the Harris County Jail on a $30,000 bond. C

Briefs: One killed, one injured during invasion

Two gunmen broke into a northwest Houston home, killing one person and wounding another, police told our news partner, KHOU, Channel 11. It happened at a home on Weeping Willow Road near Randon Road around 8:45 a.m. Monday. Witnesses called the Houston Police Department and said the suspects got out of a black sedan in front of the home. They then forced their way in and opened ﬁre. The gunmen ran back outside to their car and sped away, witnesses said. One person in the home was pronounced dead at the scene while paramedics took the other to the hospital in unknown condition.

Heights Blvd. robbery

A 55-year-old female was waiting at the bus stop in the 1400 block of Heights Blvd. at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. She was approached by a black male with a moustache, who was armed. He stole her purse and cell phone before ﬂeeing northbound in a gold vehicle. The woman was not injured and went to the HPD Heights Storefront at 1127 N. Shepherd Dr. to ﬁle a report.

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Anthony Leonard Mitchell was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault at 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 8 in the 2500 block of Desoto St. A 44-year-old woman called police and said she was sexually assaulted. She was able to run out of the residence and a witness called police. Mitchell, 45, was identiﬁed as the suspect and was arrested at the scene.

Watonga assault

A 30-year-old man was assaulted by two Hispanic males, who attempted unsucessfully to take his keys, phone and wallet, at 7:50 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 3700 block of Watonga. The suspects were described as

A 24-year-old man had his wallet and cell phone stolen at gunpoint at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 8 in the 4100 block of Creekmont. Three suspects ﬂed the scene. Possible suspects have been identiﬁed by police, but the investigation is ongoing.

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Four adults -- three males and a female – were ﬁghting over the fact someone was playing loud music at 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 9 in the 900 block of Dorothy. Three of the individuals were taken to Ben Taub Hospital with minor injuries. There were no arrests made.

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A 24-year-old female was assaulted by her 28-year-old boyfriend, who punched and kicked her repeatedly at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the 1800 block of Mansﬁeld. The victim went to the hospital the next day and was treated. Special crimes is investigating the case, and no arrest had been made at press time.

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House rejects delay of flood insurance hike The Biggert-Waters flood insurance bill, passed with overwhelming and bipartisan support in 2012, is causing large flood insurance rate increases for local residents and others in coastal areas. The U.S. Senate passed a bill, by a vote of 6732, that would delay flood insurance premiums for four years, but the House of Representatives voted against the delay, 225-193. The bill could affect homeowners, who live in or near flood zones. “(After Superstorm Sandy), Congress got paranoid with losses in multiple states — flood losses and wind losses,” Houston insurance agent Vickie McClain said. “(Now,) Congress decided not to vote on repealing parts of the Biggert-Waters bill for the rate increases,” McClain said. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee voted to delay the premium increases, while U.S. Rep. Ted Poe voted to keep the current bill.

U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-Louisiana) told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he thinks the House will pass a bill to deal to with large premium increases, but it’ll be different than the one that the Senate passed earlier this month. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert (RIL) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), went to the House of Representatives shortly after Superstorm Sandy caused more than $50 billion in damage in New Jersey and New York. The bill passed by a vote of 406-22, and was later included in a larger transportation bill. The State of Louisiana has ﬁled a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the legislation, and even Waters told the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey that she is “committed to resolving the problems that have resulted from the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act.”

The Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 required homes built before 1980 to pay the same flood insurance rates as those built before it. Previously, those homes were grandfathered in and not affected by flood insurances rates. A typical home facing that situation may have paid $400 per year in flood insurance but would now be charged $1,600. McClain said the easiest way around the new regulations is obtaining an elevation certification, which would make the insurance company re-rate the property as long as the property is built above base flood. An elevation certificate costs a one-time fee of $375. McClain said builders of new homes located on the flood map already have elevation certification plans built into the construction process.

HHA, from P. 1A nonsense,” saying that he’s volunteered on many projects without getting permission ﬁrst. At Monday’s meeting, HHA vice president Bill Baldwin introduced the idea of creating a written policy prohibiting permanent installations from being built. It could be voted on at the HHA’s March meeting. He said it would make the process of parks planning clearer for volunteers to follow

policy. Baldwin said the HHA will pay “just under $6,000” to make the train compliant with safety regulations required by its insurance policy. The HHA is looking for a successor to Carr, but Baldwin said it will likely be a volunteer position. Baldwin’s brother, John, is currently volunteering to assist with the management of the parks.

because she watches the news and one or two cartoons because Wier has a filing cabinet of full of them organized by subject. “If they made me laugh they went into my files,” she said. “People need laughter in their lives.” The envelopes are personalized with pictures that reflect the theme of the letter. For instance, her first great granddaughter will be born in March, so Wier is busy pasting pictures of children on her current batch.

“My prayer group helps me paste too,” she said. Wier still does bookkeeping work for a family business. She acknowledges that the column is a lot of work, but that “it’s the Lord’s will.” Those not on the mailing list now have an opportunity to get Happenings as well. Wier’s granddaughter has transcribed many of her columns and put them online at www.happeningsalongthewaytoheaven.com. “He told me to write and I did,” said Wier. “There are always stories.”

II aviation museum in Galves- when 400 children and the ton,” Winn said. “We had three town’s mayor showed up for the days before the ribbon cutting ribbon cutting. ceremony.” “The children looked at their Winn said piecing together a new playground silently, their used playground that only ﬁts eyes wide with wonder,” Winn the way an engineer designed it said. “Not really sure what some was difﬁcult. of the apparatus on this big, colIt was worth the wait for orful thing were. When the gate 10x10.5 Ad_Layout 1 1/27/14 10:18 Pageplayground 1 opened, theAMwhole Winn andLeader his fellow volunteers

was immediately covered.” Winn said it was important to be part of the project because children in other countries should have the same opportunities to have fun. “Project Playground is this divinely-inspired mission that changes lives immediately and for the long term,” Winn said.

The HHA paid Carr $1,100 per month to manage Donovan and Marmion Parks, but dismissed him from the independent contractor position because they said he didn’t ask permission for installing the wooden train. Carr, one of the founders of the HHA in 1974 and a fourtime former president, said getting permission to build the wooden train was a “bunch of

Wier, from P. 1A “Every month God gives me an adventure,” she said. It could be a story that happened to her — like the one about the man at the bus station she and her daughter gave money to and later saw in a restaurant eating what may have been his ﬁrst hot meal in some time. Or it could be something she heard, like the story about the boy who saw a smudged price tag on a baseball glove and brought six dollars in coins to buy a $67 glove, which was sold to him anyway. There are current events too

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Houston Fire Department Capt. Ty James, stationed at Station 15 in the Greater Heights, is concerned about the effects of the city’s lawsuit against the firefighter’s pension.

Pension, from P. 1A He said the other two pension boards — the Houston Police Officers Pension System (HPOPS) and Houston Municipal Employees Pension System (HMEPS) — have met and conferred with the city, haven’t benefited from it. Pensions account for 10.5 percent of the city’s budget, but an official “current and projected funding obligations” show that the city will contribute $62.4 million in Fiscal Year 2014 to the HFRRF, and a projection of $121.4 million in Fiscal Year 2025. On Thursday, the city council’s Committee on Budget & Fiscal Affairs met to address City Pension Funding Obligations. Clark said the lawsuit against the HFRRF to change the policy from state-regulated to negotiations with the city is a “power grab” by Parker. The pension, as it currently is, was rated as the best 10-year-return pension in the state. “The mayor claims she supports firefighters,” Clark said. “The way she supports them is by suing them.” The lawsuit doesn’t affect any firefighters who are already retired. James said veteran firefighters have no choice but to stay, but if the pension is altered, it could mean turnover for firefighters who aren’t vested yet.

Parent Confidential Family Round-Up St. Thomas High is hosting a family-friendly event, Round-Up Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 at 4500 Memorial Dr. For generations Round-Up has provided a tradition of fun and food, entertainment and community with 100% of all proceeds benefitting the STH tuition assistance program. More than $1.6 million in financial aid was distributed during the 20122013 school year and roughly 25% of those funds came directly from Round-Up. T From bull riding to rock climbing, carnival games to a raffle drawing for a 2014 Toyota Tacoma Pick-Up held at 6 p.m. Refreshments will include funnel cakes, Lil’ Bigs Sliders, Boomtown Coffee, Balderas Tamales, El Salvadorean pupusas plus shopping opportunities. For more information, contact Ashlyn Hall at 832-588-7711 or ashlynhall@yahoo.com.

Enjoying Retirement Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital is hosting a free educational and fun event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Attendees can enjoy red wine and dark chocolate while they learn how to lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. Watch heart healthy cooking demonstrations and get heart health advice from medical professionals. For more information or to register, call 713.222.CARE (2273).

Volunteers Needed FotoFest Houston, an international non-proﬁt for arts and education, is looking for volunteers to assist staff on the opening night of the event, Saturday, March 15, at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring St., in the Heights. Volunteers are needed for VIP check-in services, door greeters, an information table and more. The volunteers are needed between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dina Shekhter at info@fotofest.org or 713223-5522 ext. 19.

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his seems like a good week to take a break from the serious and revisit the perilous experience of raising your first child. It’s wonderful, but my goodness it’s a wonderful mess. For those who have followed this column, Master Hank turned five months last week. Seems like only a few weeks ago Mom and I were loading him in the FedEx box to bring home. I’m kidding. We put him on a drone. I’m not sure why this happened – maybe because I drove 11 mph all the way home that day, and that’s a safety hazard – but as soon as Meghan and I got home with Hank, my email account was stormed by companies that believe I’m an imbecile. Apparently, new parents lose all sense of sanity, and folks like me need reminding that your child should not play with dirty pruning knives from the dishwasher. A public relations firm sends me an email about three times a week with such ground-breaking research as: “When you’re taking a trip with your baby, pack your own snacks like crackers, cereal and fruit... Also, try to have some wet wipes on hand for easy cleanup.” Who’da thunk it? But the email that really got me

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came across the wire last week. The title: “10 Baby Hazards in your Home That You May Not Realize.” Judging by the title, you’d think I was about to learn something new; something new parents like me have never thought of and would never think of, no matter how many college classes I actually passed. You ready for a sampling? The list starts with “soft bedding” as the top hazard. Yep, if a baby gets too comfortable, he never wakes up. One endless nap. Actually, this is a good tip for parents who have never observed their children doing anything. Otherwise, take one look at your child and I think we all realize that babies pull absolutely everything (dads, forks, dad’s glasses) to their mouths. The same is true for blan-

really need the help. Our son has perfected a Stevie Wonder dance when he’s sitting in a high chair, and while he’s shifting from left to right in Figure-8 motions, we’re trying to shove peaches down his toothless mouth. The other night, my wife literally said, “You know, the key to feeding him is all in the delivery.” Where’s the press release on spoon delivery? A few minutes after mealtime, Hank head-butted his mom. It wasn’t deliberate – I think it’s called equilibrium, which most children take time to develop. Of course, dads aren’t bothered by this because we spent our childhoods head-butting our buddies, but this is new to mom. Any wonderful tips from the Top 10 Hazard folks there? Or what about this evident disorder our son has of inﬂicting self pain, constantly ripping shreds of ﬂesh from his face while attempting to dislodge one or both of his eyeballs? Any advice? The areas where we don’t struggle are with the suffocation, stabbing and drowning of our child. What we really need is a spoon delivery system that stays in beat with “Superstition.” Email jonathan@theleadernews.com

kets, which apparently stop children from breathing when inserted far enough in their mouths. Hank sleeps on a pallet with splinters. We don’t want him too comfortable. Baby walkers are another nightmare, according to this company. “In a baby walker, your child can end up rolling down the stairs [or] fall into a pool or bathtub.” At the risk of sounding like a complete jerk, could I suggest another alternative? Maybe don’t put your baby in a walker that’s straddling the top step of the pool? There are others. Blinds and curtains are readymade nooses. If you see your child wrapping the the cord from one of the blinds around his neck, you might want to do something about that. And here’s the last one I’ll share:

“Never leave the dishwasher open with baby around,” said the informational piece. “Baby has easy access to sharp utensils like knives and forks, so they should be placed in the dishwasher with the point facing downwards. Dish washing detergent can also be harmful if swallowed...” You can see why a list like this has me so bafﬂed, right? There is a company out there making gobbles of money to tell us that, instead of keeping the dishwasher closed, we should point all the knives downward. Here’s a suggestion: Place one foot under the door of the dishwasher and kick in an upward fashion. Boom. Problem solved. Listen, I appreciate all the common-sense advice, and I’m serious about that. But here’s where we

Rallying around THE READER. prep sports good for community

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“What do you enjoy about living in the neighborhood?” It’s a question I ask in nearly all of my feature story interviews, whether the subject is a business owner, artist or real estate agent. And a very common thread among those responses is that they like the small town feel of the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and North Houston. These neighborhoods certainly fit that MICHAEL criteria, and it doesn’t SUDHALTER take much time to see what separates Editor them from the rest of Houston. We wave at our neighbors, we frequent local businesses and get excited about the opening of a new one. We stay in touch, whether in person or via digital media. All, very good stuff. But there’s one thing missing that would make our area feel even more like a small town. And that’s supporting high school athletics. Look, I’m not expecting the area to become Hickory, Indiana of “Hoosiers” fame, or West Canaan, Texas, the setting for “Varsity Blues.” In a community like ours, there’s a lot going on, so it’s understandable that people have many entertainment options. But prep sports should be among them. That concept became apparent when I was covering Waltrip High’s playoff football game at Delmar-Tusa Stadium last November. The Rams were hosting Stratford, of Spring Branch ISD, and the Spartans had more fans in the visiting stands than Waltrip did on the home side. To be fair, Stratford has a rich football history and is located in a suburban area. They were heavily favored and won the game by a significant margin. But if the current real estate market is any indication, that neighborhood isn’t any more desirable than Oak Forest. And building (or renovating) tradition has to start somewhere. In today’s world, how many family outings are there that will cost $30 (including refreshments) for both parents and the kids? Perhaps your children are in elementary school or middle school. Taking them to watch a high school sporting event will be worth your while, and theirs, too. Take your entire youth sports team, and show them if they work hard in the classroom and the court/field, varsity athletics is a possibility. One of my fondest memories of elementary school was following the local hometown basketball team all the way to the state championship. The games were televised on local cable, and I enjoyed watching them, if I couldn’t attend in person. With most games at designated sites, rather than on campus, Houston ISD doesn’t do any favors to local fans hoping to follow their teams. Those are obstacles, however, that can be overcome if a community is passionate about its local teams. Here’s another reason why it would be a good idea to see local residents filling the stands at their neighborhood school’s athletic events – sports can unify a community. Over the past couple of years, our communities have seen passive-aggressive friction between longtime residents and new homeowners. Of course, cheering at a sporting event alongside one another wouldn’t resolve all of those issues, but it just may show us that Olive Branch is more than just the name of a Memphis suburb. Most people moved, or stayed here, for the “homefield advantage” that living in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest or the neighborhoods of North Houston provides. Why not give local athletes an hour or two of your time and encouragement. Provide them with the homefield advantage they deserve?

Good Enough to be Published? As you might have noticed, one of our favorite parts of The Leader is when our readers send us notes. Whether you’re upset with something we wrote, or even when you like something that appeared on our pages, we like hearing from you. Even better, the community likes hearing from each other. Sure, there’s Facebook and Twitter and all those billions of posts. There are only a few good enough to be bound in print. Be one of those people and send us something fun to publish.

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Dear Editor: As a long time Oak Forest resident that drives by this property twice daily on the way to/from work, I thank you for your article and getting front page coverage. When my mom and I drive by there, we wish that we had a magic wand that we could wave to make the property disappear and that a new HEB or Fresh Market would take its place with a modern well designed building and great landscaping around the new SC. But then we realize that it’s wishful thinking. Could you please stay on top of this situation and do a follow up article as soon as you have more information or positive updates. In the meantime, do you know why someone dropped a truckload of dirt or sand behind the building? It’s been sitting there for weeks. Ernesto Migoya

McElvy oﬀending readers?

(From theleadernews.com) Your article about being offended so easily is excellent! I read your column every week, and I’ve never found you to biased in any direction. Those who take offense to your articles are much too sensitive. You are so right when you say that dialogue between two opposing opinions is GOOD. It is certainly preferable to hate speech (which is much too prevalent these days). Keep up the good work and keep on writing! Sylvia Dear Editor: I have enjoyed The Leader so much more since you took over. Regarding your articles on the historic preservation efforts, I appreciate so much your giving public voice to the flaws that exist in how it is organized. I did not want it and was worried that it would be appointees with little background, understanding and one way mirror into a cookie cutter neighborhood. The stress and difficulties that home owners are experiencing because of these bad approaches to decision making is just too sad. I now read the paper cover to cover and really like the neighborhood stories... Whether

“...We wish that we had a magic wand that we could wave to make the property disappear.”

about the kids graduating, the problems that home owners are having because of the historic preservation gang or local eateries. Keep it up! Janet

Frank Black Middle Improvements

Dear Editor: Thank you for the article that I recently read in The Leader. Thank you for helping us spread the word about all the wonderful things that are happening at our local vanguard magnet neighborhood middle school. Meilin Jao Principal Frank Black Middle School

Hens for Houston founder resigns

(From theleadernews.com) That’s too bad. I would have loved to have been able to raise a few hens in the city. Fernando (From theleadernews.com) If you want to raise farm animals, move to the country. GHT

McDonald’s going in on Studemont

(From Facebook) One on Yale, one at Pecore and Main, too many already. Nancy Cypert Antill

(From Facebook) I like local, but their prices can be crazy, but good chains such as any Pappa’s or Landry’s are always excellent. That’s what we need more of. Diane Brooks (From Facebook) That will certainly help the traﬃc on Studemont. Phillip Wells (From Facebook) Does it really matter? Antonio Villareal (From Facebook) Deﬁnitely local. I really hate to see a McDonald’s going in over there. Do people really eat there? We are in love with Down House Houston. In fact, we just returned from eating their wonderful Gouda sandwich. Tena M. Clark

LOOKING BACK. 25 years ago Feb. 23, 1989 The Houston-Gulf Coast Chapter of the Muscular Distrophy Association selected Harold Wiesenthal as chairman of the 1989 Telethon Executive Committee. The committee will raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in conjunction with the 1989 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, to be broadcast, Sept. 3-4 on KPRC TV, Channel 2. Wiesenthal, owner of Harold’s Men’s Wear in the Houston Heights, is chairing the committee for the second year. “I am honored to be asked to work on the Telethon again,” Wiesenthal said. “I hope to improve on last year’s success and hope that we can make even more people aware of the importance of supporting the ﬁght against neuromuscular diseases.” Last year’s telethon raised $1.7 million.

35 years ago Feb. 22, 1979 Four students from Scarborough Junior-Senior High School were winners in the 1979 Scholastic Writing Contest and were honored at a Feb. 13 awards banquet sponsored by the Houston Post at the Warwick Hotel. Lonnie King won ﬁrst place in the humorous-satire division with his story, “The Good Life.” He received a certiﬁcate of merit, a gold key pin and a chance to enter the University of Houston honors program with a $250 scholarship. In the editorial division, Kyle Spencer and Patti Cromer both received honorable mention...Danise Simpson received honorable mention in the junior short story division.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014 • Page 5A

COMMENTARY

Ghost of Suburbia paid another visit THE DEN – I am looking out the rear window at a work crew from RotoRobber because I have a stopped-up drain. The tub wouldn’t empty, then the toilet overflowed and the sink started making gurgling sounds. Now the workers are digging a trench to get to the sewer pipe. “It’ll cost two hundred and fortytwo dollars,” says the head guy. That was an unplanned expense and means I’ll have to postpone my round-theworld trip on the QE II, but $242 will solve my problem. The front doorbell rings. “We’re from Clean Your Clock, come to steam clean your carpet and couch and two chairs,” says a workman, reading from his clipboard. I forgot about making that appointment. Bad timing. Soon a crew is moving furniture out of the den, then they pull long hoses through the front entrance which also lets in the Polar Vortex. Now the back doorbell is ringing. “Where do you want me to start?” My slack-jawed look requires the fellow in the haz-mat suit to explain. “Pest control.” I forgot about that task – a rabid rabbit is prowling the neighborhood. Looking around my house and yard I see an army of workmen doing things that cost money. Suddenly the dishwasher stops and I smell smoke. All of these problems coming at once can only mean one thing. Lawrence of Suburbia is back in town. You don’t have to live in a Scottish castle or a crumbling New Orleans antebellum mansion to have a ghost wandering around your house creating havoc. No doubt you have also had a day when the kids came down with the flu and you planned to take them to the doctor but the car wouldn’t start and the market crashed just as the icemaker broke. All these catastrophes at once are no coincidence. They are the work of that evil anti-angel, Lawrence. “Come out, come out from wherever you are destroying,” I say. A translucent aspiration appears in the east parlor, sitting in my La-Z-Boy recliner and sipping my vodka. “Hi, guy,” he says, puffing on one of my best Havana cigars. “Glad to see me? I thought not.” “I won’t ask where you’ve been since your last visit,” I reply. “That was when the water heater blew up and the dog died. Don’t forget the air condition unit went out and someone stole my credit cards.” “You didn’t mention the kitchen fire and the malfunctioning extinguisher. As for me, I’ve been busy. Most recently I was in charge of the Denver Broncos’ game plan, and I was late-night program advisor to NBC. Sure, Jay

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STEAK NIGHT Sons of Legionaires Come by for a good steak and a good time at the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd. Dinners will be served Feb. 21, from 6 p.m. until sold out. There will be entertainment. Information: 713-682-9287, www.americanlegionpost560.org. RELATIVES AS PARENTS CONFERENCE Relatives As Parents Coalition A free conference for grandparents and other relatives raising kin children to learn information and resources. The conference is for adults only and will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at DePelchin Children’s Center, 4950 Memorial Dr. Pre-registration is required. Information: 713-460-0781 x3016, 832-830-2398, rapp@voatx.org.

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SENIOR GAMES Candlelight Park Community Center has game days for seniors over 50 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This will continue until school is out. For more information call Mr. Jones at 281-989-4589.

A knock at the back door and the sewer digger appears. “Our camera spotted roots, lots of roots, in the pipe. We’ll have to extend the trench. That’ll run seven hundred and seventy bucks. Oh, while we were taking a lunch break some guy in a haz-mat suit fell into the trench.

Leno has been in first place since the Truman administration, but Conan didn’t do enough damage so I stepped in. Nielsen predicts Fallon will die in the ratings – buy stock in Letterman. Oh, that reminds me, did you ever get anything back from Enron? I meant to say for you to buy Exxon, but must have gotten them mixed up. And sorry about Madoff. He seemed very straight forward.” There is a slight knock at the back door. Now what, a Comanche atttack? It’s the guy from RotoRobber. “The pipe is busted, all right. We’re gonna have to dig a longer pit. It’ll run you more. Like five hundred. We’ll put a camera down there and see if there’s any more stuff. “ Lawrence is still sitting in the parlor. “Did you hear about the roll-out of Obamacare?” he asks without waiting for me to answer. “The computer screw-up was so bad. For that I won a Larry, named for me. That’s the house ghosts’ equivalent of Grammy or Emmy. Let’s see, what else has been going on? I managed the Houston Astros and the Texans this past year, but you probably guessed that since they both were the very worst in the nation. Then I worked in the Sahara Forest.” “You mean the Sahara Desert.” “Yeah, now it is. I advised Disney to make ‘The Lone Ranger.’ So it lost a hundred and fifteen million. Walt wouldn’t make that mistake again because he’d clear house and fire the lot of them, including Tonto. I ran the Bill O’Reilly Charm School until a mob destroyed the place, then Putin hired me to run insecurity at the Sochi Olympics. Anybody can run security.

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IDOL OF THE HEIGHTS SEMI FINALS Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce A semi-final will be held Feb. 28 with the top eight set to sing in the finals at the Chamber’s Crawfish Festival on March 8. In the preliminaries, the judges will select the top four contestants while one “people’s choice” selection will be determined by the audience. The competition is still open and contestants wishing to participate may pre-register on line for $30 or pay $40 at the door the nights of the contest. Information: 713-861-6735, www.heightschamber.com.

It takes my talent to run insecurity and make everyone at the games feel terror the entire time. I served as a health inspector on several cruise ships. I worked brieﬂy as a fact-checker for Wendy Davis’ autobiography. She ﬁred me after discovering I had the same job with Dan Patrick’s speechwriters. Both accused me of exaggerations, distortions and outright lies. I called it ‘poetic license.’ “ A knock at the back door and the sewer digger appears. “Our camera spotted roots, lots of roots, in the pipe. We’ll have to extend the trench. That’ll run seven hundred and seventy bucks. Oh, while we were taking a lunch break some guy in a haz-mat suit fell into the trench. He said you’ll be hearing from his lawyer.” I look out the rear window to see a trench about 3 feet wide, six feet deep and 15 feet long. It looks like a grave site for Yao Ming. The bill is now – honest – close to 2K. I feel Porta Johns are greatly underappreciated. Just then there is a scream from the den. Oh, good. Maybe something dreadful happened to Lawrence. “I’m dying!” cries a worker from Clean Your Clock. “I’ve just been bitten by a rabid rabbit! I hope you’ve lots of insurance.” Lawrence rises and heads for the door. “Got to go. There’s work to be done. Hillary thinks she’s inevitable. That’s what she thought in 2008. Speaking of candidates, Christie put me in charge of lane closings on the George Washington Bridge. Wonder how that turned out?” He leaves. The next day I’m attacked by Comanches.

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FUNDRAISER RUMMAGE SALE Waltrip Robotics Team The Waltrip Robotics Team will be holding a rummage sale to raise funds for competition expenses. The sale will be March 1 (rain or shine), at Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St. Information: 713-405-1263, waltriprobotics@gmail.com. POE 39TH ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Poe Cooperative Nursery School Find treasures and amazing deals at this giant garage sale, held annually by Poe Cooperative Nursery School, the local Boulevard Oaks Nursery School, to benefit its children and programs. The sale will be held at Poe Elementary School, 5100 Hazard, from 8 a.m.-noon, March 1. Information: family@byrnes.org. AARP MEETING Candlelight Park Community Center AARP will have their next meeting on Monday March 3. It is held at Candlelight Park Community Center, 1520 Candlelight Dr. It begins at 9:30 a. m. with a meet and greet. Then the meeting begins at 10 a.m. We will have a speaker from H & R Block who will talk about tax matters that impact seniors. For more info, contact Richard Rabe at 713-681-1133. PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN TOURS Stevens Elementary School Lulu M. Stevens Elementary School, 1910 Lamonte Ln., is offering Pre-K and Kindergarten Tours on Wednesday, Mar. 26 at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday Apr. 30 at 8:30 a.m. All tours start in the front hallway. To request a tour at another time, please call 713-613-2546. NAM ENDOWMENT DINNER FEATURING BOB GOFF Northwest Assistance Ministries Bob Goff, New York Times best-selling author of “Love Does,” will be the featured speaker at Northwest Assistance Ministries’ 2014 Endowment Dinner. The event will be held April 15, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriot. Tickets are $150 per person, with tables available from $1,500 to $25,000. Information: 281-885-4608, rbarnes@namonline.org. Reunions JOHN H. REAGAN, CLASS OF 1974 REUNION Cadillac Bar The 40-year reunion will be held from 6-11:30 p.m. April 12, at the Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Dr. Early reservation cost is $50 per person if postmarked by Feb. 15; $60 per person thereafter and at the door, and includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, music and dancing. There will be a cash bar and a silent auction. Checks or money orders should be made payable to: John H. Reagan Class of 1974. E-mail Karen (Andrews) Kowal (karen.andrews44@yahoo.com) for payment mailing information.

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Clayton Library Friends to feature Civil War Paper Trails Clayton Library Friends (CLF) warmly invites everyone to their next seminar on Saturday, March 8 during which there will be a presentation by Carol C. Taylor entitled, “Civil War Paper Trails.” Some of the subjects covered during the lecture are civilians in the war - during the war and when the war was over and Southern Claims Commission files. The discussion will include both Confederate as well as Union information. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. (coffee provided), and the program begins promptly at 9 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Walk-in registrations are welcome at a cost of $35 for CLF members or $50 for nonmembers. Advance registration is available at a cost of $25 for CLF members or $40 for nonmembers, but the deadline for postmarked registration is Feb. 21 to guarantee availability of a syllabus and to order a box lunch which is available for $10. Registration is required and space is limited so get your registration in soon. Registration forms are available at ClaytonLibraryFriends.org as well as membership forms in order to join if you want to save on the registration fee and to receive other CLF benefits. The Seminar of the Clayton Library Friends will be held in a special location for this popular program at United Way Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas. The center is located just south of Washington Avenue (Waugh is one-way going south from Washington), and there is ample free parking in the parking garage at the rear of the building. Taylor, who will be presenting “Civil War Paper Trails,” is chairman of the Hunt County Historical Commission and has researched and written applications for numerous historical markers for Hunt County. She currently conducts oral history interviews with individuals whose lives have influenced recent Hunt County history. Her special interest in the preservation of historic cemeteries led to a program entitled, “Nineteenth Century Cemetery Symbolism.” Carol C. Taylor is a genealogical and historical researcher with more than thirty years experience in the South, primarily in Texas. She started with an interest in researching her own family history (an ongoing project that she still actively pursues) and found

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ACROSS Carol C. Taylor will present the “Civil War Paper Trails” on March 8 at 50 Waugh Drive.

that she was as fascinated with the times in which her ancestors lived as she was with official records. That led to an extensive knowledge of Texas pioneer history that she used to help countless researchers flesh out the details of their family tree. A sixth generation Texan, Mrs. Taylor was born and raised in Jack County but has lived in Greenville with her husband Michael for over 35 years. A teacher for 26 years, Taylor first retired in 1996 and became the Director for the Hunt County History Museum (now the Audie Murphy/ American Cotton Museum) within a month. From there she moved to the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library in Greenville, where she managed the Northeast Texas History and Genealogy Center for 12 years. After retiring from the library in 2009, she started her genealogical and local history research firm. Taylor has two degrees in education from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, and a Masters in History from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Her thesis focused on the Mercer Colony of Northeast Texas and its impact on the Texas Annexation question. She combines a love for history and genealogy into her specialty -- Merging Family History with Local History. Taylor co-authored “The Devil’s Triangle: Ben Bickerstaff, Northeast Texas and the War of Reconstruction.” She also contributed an essay regarding cattle drives from Texas in “The Seventh Star of the Confederacy: Texas During the Civil War.” Her most re-

cent book is a photo history of Greenville, entitled “Images of America, Greenville.” She has been a speaker for genealogy societies throughout North Texas as well as at the Angelina College Genealogy Conference in Lufkin. She writes a weekly column, “Tree Climbing” combining both local history and genealogy for the Greenville Herald Banner. Mrs. Taylor is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Lone Star Chapter; National Genealogical Society; Dallas Genealogical Society; and Hopkins County Genealogical Society. The mission of Clayton Library Friends (CLF) is to enrich the resources and facilities of Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, a unit of the Houston Public Library. Clayton Library for Genealogical Research is one of the top 9 genealogical libraries in the United States. In the pursuit of their mission, the ofﬁcers and directors of Clayton Library Friends, in coordination with the manager of the Clayton Library, organize and direct fundraising projects to support the acquisition of research material for the library, to upgrade library facilities, and to enhance library services.

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First Aid champs

REAL MUSCLE

Boy Scout Troop 879, based out of Oaks Christian Church in Garden Oaks, won ﬁrst place in the Skyline District First Aid Meet at the Cockrell Scout Center on Jan. 25. “These young Scouts know more about ﬁrst aid than 90% of the people walking the streets of Houston,” said Bill Young, who serves on the Skyline District Committee(Submitted photo)

Waltrip grad to deploys on USS George H.W. Bush Navy Petty Ofﬁcer 3rd Class Anthony C. Porraz, a 2007 Waltrip High graduate, has deployed to the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Operations, while assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Porraz is the son of Jesse Porraz and Rosemary Cruz. George H.W. Bush, ﬂagship for the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group GHWB CSG), is scheduled to conduct operations in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, including the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean.

The deployment is a part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe. Porraz, along with approximately 6,000 other Sailors have spent the last year conducting numerous training and certiﬁcation exercises to establish a safe, cohesive organization capable of performing a wide variety of missions across the globe, ranging from counterpiracy and ground support operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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THE OBITUARIES.

Hazel Blankenship, born Feb. 1, 1924, died Feb. 14. Blankenship was a native Houstonian and longtime resident of Timbergrove Manor. She was employed in the accounting department at Wyatt Industries for more than 25 years. She was beloved member of Grace United Methodist Church. She served as church school secretary as well as being a devoted food pantry volunteer for many years. Sheryl Katherine Everitt, 68, born March 22, 1945 in New Orleans, died Feb. 10 in Montgomery. Everitt lived in Oak Forest for 33 years and was employed at NASA and retired as a ﬂight attendant from Southwest Airlines. She is survived by her husband, Bill Everitt, and sons Steve and Brent Everitt. Services will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Houston, with Father Ed Kucera, Jr. oﬃciating. Call 936-894-2016 for information. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 388, Plantersville, TX 77363. Jo Nell Hajovsky, 79, born June 14, 1934, died Feb. 16. She grew up in the Houston Heights and was a graduate of Reagan High School and a member of Oaks Christian Church. She was involved in community ser-

vice all her life, including working many years with the Food Pantry. Hajovsky is survived by her husband George, children George, Patti, Mike, Danny and Sherri, her siblings, 10 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston 77030.

Katherine “Kate” Reinhardt Harris, 66, died Feb. 12. Harris was a longtime employee of Foley’s Department Store until she retired and became a teacher for the Spring Branch ISD. She is survived by her husband Mel Harris, daughter Anna Katherine Harris, mother Patricia Baker Reinhardt, brothers William, James and John Reinhardt, sister Patricia Mondragon, and one granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (svdphouston.org) or Citizens for Animal Protection (cap4pets.org). Grace Laura Hart, 66, born Oct. 19, 1947 in Corpus Christi, died Feb. 9, after a long battle with cancer. In 1991, Hart symbolized her dedication as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses by baptism. Her love of antiques moved her to begin selling antiques for more than 25 years on 19th Street in the Heights area and

established her shop Grace Hart & Co. Hart is survived by her husband, Grant; sisters Alicia Lichtenberger and Rebecca Less; and brothers Gilbert and Armando Garza. Pauline R. Kennedy Husband, 80, born June 13, 1932 in Houston, died Feb. 13 in Conroe. She is survived by her husband Henry D. Husband Jr., sons John, Henry, Dennis and David Husband, sister Ellen Marie Leslie, step-sisters Diane M. Shannon and Beverly F. Chambless, step-brother, James Bushman; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Elvin Albert Stall, 81, born July 31, 1932 in Cameron, Texas, died Feb. 10, after a long battle with Leukemia. He graduated from Lexington Texas High School in 1949 and went on to attend Blinn Junior College in Brenham. After one semester, he was called to duty to serve his country in the United States Army. Stall had a long working career and retired from Enron after 37 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife Angie, sons Michael and Kenneth, daughter Rebecca, brothers Wilburn and Bobbie, four granddaughters, and four great-granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 W. Tidwell, Houston 77018.

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The Solitaires welcome widows and widowers of all ages to the monthly meeting Feb. 22, in the fellowship hall at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd. Games begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. Conﬁrmation classes are offered Sundays at 3:30 p.m. for youth in the sixth grade and older. For information, email youth@stsumc.org or call 713-686-8241. Men in Mission chili supper at Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church’s Men in Mission will host their annual chili supper from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26. Donations collected will go toward scholarships for seminary students. Come out and enjoy the chili and fellowship at 3606 Beauchamp. Call 713-869-1493 or visit www.zlchouston.org for information. Heights Interfaith Ministries to hold rummage sale

For information, visit www. fbcheights.org or call 713-8613102. Make plans to attend the Spring Bazaar at St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., will have a Spring Bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1. Admission is free. Chopped beef sandwiches and fresh home-made desserts will be available as well as the wares of 40 local and regional vendors, artisans and craftspeople. Call 713-861-5596 or visit saecheights.org for information. Ash Wednesday services at The Vineyard

The Vineyard Church of Houston, 1035 E. 11th St., welcomes the community to the Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. March 5. The service will include Communion, worship and a time for reﬂection and prayer. Call 713-869-9070 or visit www.houstonvineyard.org for information.

Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry will have their annual rummage sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, at 3523 Beauchamp. Proceeds from the sale will go towards food for the Food Pantry. Heights Interfaith is sponsored by Christ the King Catholic, St. Mark’s Methodist, The Vineyard and Zion Lutheran churches and serves ZIP codes 77007, 08, 09 and 22. Call 713-447-7624 or visit www.souperbowl.org for information.

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The Vineyard Church of Houston, 1035 E. 11th St., will be hosting Bubblefest! from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5. This children’s event celebrates all things bubbles; foam pits, photos, games, food, and music. Bubblefest was voted Heights favorite community event, geared towards children 3-12

First Baptist Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., will present “Testify” The Good News Blues Concert, featuring the Rev. Cadillac Johnson and host “Big Al” Bettis. The free concert will be at 7 p.m. March 1.

Heights Christian Church, 1703 Heights Blvd., is sponsoring the Adults Relating to Kids program. The ARK program is a Bible-based program on parenting and is widely used by parents, teachers, counselors and anyone who is involved with kids. The ARK program is led by a University of Texas trained facilitator . Call 713-861-0016 for information. Bubblefest! children’s event at The Vineyard

years old. Call 713-869-9070 or visit www.houstonvineyard.org for information. Leader to host Senior Expo at SPJST Lodge 88 on April 23

Come participate in an event especially designed for seniors. The Senior Expo will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 23, at the SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St. The event is being hosted by The Leader. There will be free food and drinks, along with door prizes, bingo and booths will be ﬁlled by a variety of businesses to offer help for seniors. To register, call The Leader at 713-686-8494. Wednesday prayer service at St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church welcomes anyone in the community to come share in Sunday worship and fellowship along with a Wednesday evening Prayer and Praise Service with Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd. For information please visit the website at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org. Free meal program for seniors at NAM

ishable food donations. The Grace UMC food bank works in conjunction with the Souper Bowl of Caring. For information, call 713862-8883 or visit www.graceintheheights.us. Help MANNA end hunger

For the 17th consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among nonproﬁt hunger ﬁghting agencies, like MANNA. Help those in need by donating to MANNA during March and April and the Feinstein Foundation will add money to your donation. Donations can include cash, checks and food items (valued at $1 per item or pound) and will be accepted 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the Resale Store, 1806 W. 43rd. For information call Patricia Dornak at 713-504-5486 or email pdornak@gmail.com.

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The weather will be turning warmer soon and with the warmer weather, comes loads of baby wildlife and other critters out and about in our fair city. Have you ever wondered what you might do if you found an abandoned or injured creature in your yard? Lucky for us, we have one of the best places for wildlife in need, right in our backyard--the Wildlife Center of Texas. A non-profit organization, staffed with an army of incredible volunteers, the Wildlife Center of Texas takes in more than 9,000 injured, orphaned or abandoned animals a year. The mission of the Wildlife Center is to care for injured, ill and orphaned wildlife through rehabilitation, public education and release, with the specific goal of returning the animals to their native habitat with an optimal chance of survival. This involves emergency care, long-term rehabilitation, conditioning for release and ultimately, release back into the wild. So, what should you do if you find an animal in need? According to the Wildlife Center of Texas, deciding if otherwise healthy wild animals need human intervention is somewhat of an art. Many fledgling birds, rabbits and fawn are accidentally stolen from their parents by well meaning people. By following these steps, you can help any creature in need: • Observe before you step in. Often, the mother of a (seemingly) abandoned baby will step in after a while and take charge of the situation • If it is decided that a baby animal needs human help, it will need to be kept warm. Do not bring the baby into the air

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remove them, said Wright. Dunn said his ﬁrst bid was denied, but he plans to keep trying. He plans on taking the matter before the City Council. He said the biggest prob-

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Exhibit celebrates 50 years of artist’s work By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com

Artist and teacher Naomi Smulian Mendel is proof that creativity equals energy. In addition to her role as founder and director of Art Studio on the Boulevard in the Heights for almost 20 years, Smulian Mendel is also an active painter. To celebrate her longevity in the arts, her upcoming exhibition Full Circle at the Koelsch Gallery, located at 703 Yale St., will feature over 50 years of her work. Promotional materials state that it will “chart the variations, the inherent linkages between earlier work and her current paintings and the individual vision that has established a recognizable and stylistic continuum throughout her long career.” Smulian Mendel paints with oils on canvas and says she is interested in the “interplay and rhythm of movement, line and color.” Born in Israel, she told her father at age 5 that she wanted to paint. After studying at the Avni Institute in Tel Aviv, she gradu-

ated as a teacher at the Seminar Ha’kibbutzim. Smulian Mendel was also the youngest member of the well-known avant-garde New Horizons Group. In the 1950s, she went to Paris to study at the Beaux Arts and Grand Chaumiere. An admirer of Expressionism, she enjoyed being in close proximity to some of the greats. “We sat in the cafes,” she said. “We all knew what was going on there.” Smulian Mendel married a Brit and his job as an urban planner took them to many different countries. In the 1960s and 1970s, she exhibited paintings at one-person and group exhibitions in France, England, Trinidad and Tobago, among other locales. She lived in South America for 12 years before moving to the United States. Smulian Mendel and her husband settled in Houston in 1985. “Houston is wonderful to me, so young and vibrant,” she said. The exhibition will run Mar. 1-15. For more information, visit www.koelschgallery.com.

Heights art teacher Naomi Smulian Mendel is the founder and director of Art Studio in the Heights. (Photo by Betsy Denson)

Art A La Carte: It’s good to be artist Sue Donaldson How is your year as with any wise artist, Donaldson going so far? And those resolutions? has great plans for Let Sue Donaldson her new income. “I’m buying more inspire you again. In January I talked about paint and canvas! her show titled “365” With the 365 prein which she showsentation I have received a lot of cased 365 paintings, painting one per day commissions—so in 2013. The show I’m not slowing down any time was a phenomenal Mitch Cohen Arts Columnist success selling over soon.” 300 pieces during the What’s next for Sue? How does two day show. “I’m dumbfounded! And, one top a feat like 365 paintI’m honored. I take such hap- ings? piness in knowing that I’ll ocIn the wake of Donaldson’s cupy a small part of the home “365” success, she received or ofﬁce of hundreds of Hous- the great news of acceptance tonians,” Donaldson said in a into John Ross Palmer’s presrecent statement. tigious Escapist Mentorship I bought ‘February 22’, a Program (EscapistProgram. portrait of sculptress Louise com). As an Escapist, she’ll Nevelson. Look her up, she face new challenges to learn about salesmanship, self-prowas just as amazing as Sue is. What Donaldson didn’t motion, art mechanics and count on was the volume with philanthropy through art. which some art enthusiasts Congratulations Sue! would acquire. One new colOn a recent visit to the oflector bought 90 pieces and ﬁces of the Houston Art Allianother scooped up 28. But, ance (HHA), I learned more

about the organization as well as a very unique events calendar they manage, Artshound. com. While I may bring you mere snippets of the events in Houston, on Artshound. com, you get it all: the visual, music, dance, theatre, even sports events, and they cover a 10 county area. Which by the way is searchable by area. For example, search just Houston or Galveston events or even Brenham (they make ice cream there!) HAA distributes grants to more than 220 nonproﬁt arts organizations and individual artists on behalf of the City of Houston. In addition, HAA manages the city’s civic art collection of 450 artworks, as well as new acquisitions. Finally, mark your calendar for Saturday, Mar. 1. That is the tenth year anniversary of First Saturday Arts Market, the event that landed me here on this page. Friday, Feb. 21 Of Dreams and Realities, 6-9 p.m, JoMar Visions,

902 Hardy St. Heather Gordy (Houston based artist and graphic designer) and Vincent Fink (Hunting Art Prize Finalist and award winning illustrator). Explore patterns, sacred geometry, and the myriad of flora and fauna that have been left behind in paint and ink. Saturday, Feb. 22 For artists - get health insurance! Noon-4 p.m. on Feb. 22 and Mar. 1 at The Starving Artist Gallery, 2037 W. Alabama. Takes approximately 45 minutes. Bring your social security card or passport and proof of income. “The First Four Years” a fine art photography solo show by Tim Herschbach, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Heights Art Studios & Gallery, 214 E. 27 St. Tim is a regular at First Saturday Art Market and said, “My photographic artwork represents my personal perception of the landscape. I treat light as the subject and I use nature to demonstrate that light. This approach requires constant observation while in the field

Heights artist Liz Conces Spencer’s “Singular Purpose.” Spencer’s show is Friday at Archway.

and an understanding of the nature of light itself.” Tim told me that of the 31 photographs hanging; most of the photos were captured this year as a part of his ‘Texas Book Project.’ The show will run for one week. Visit www.herschbach-

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

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Saint Arnold Pub Crawl set for Feb. 22 Thirsty Explorer Saint Arnold is taking over White Oak on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the annual Spring Bock Pub Crawl in The Heights. This is always one of their biggest Pub Crawls, and this year they’re even adding a stop. The ﬁrst seven stops can be visited in any order. They are BB’s Cafe, Christian’s Tailgate, Fitzgerald’s,Thirsty Public House Heights, Jimmy’s Ice House, Explorer Little Woodrow’s, and the City Oven. They will be handing the tickets out between 2 and 3 p.m. only, so make sure you get out there by 3 p.m. At 6 p.m., everyone will gather at the ﬁnal stop, Onion Creek, and that’s where they will award prizes. The prize for

as $15 mix and match infused margarita ﬂights. There will be also be much, much more to delight and excite you.

completing the crawl is a handsome Saint Arnold pint glass. They will have a large but limited supply. Designated drivers are always eligible for an award and are encouraged to attend! To make transportation safer and easier, The Wave has offered to run three shuttles during the hours of the event. Parking will be at the lot located at 1525 Silver St., and they will have shuttles running to the crawl area and back to the lot between 1 and 7 p.m. The park and ride is just $5 per person. Any transportation after that will be an additional charge. For more information, visit www.saintarnold.com. El Gran Malo Moving Party & National Margarita Day After 3 wonderful years, El Gran Malo is closing its doors. They say they are currently searching for a new home and to remember, “this is not the end, this is not even the beginning of the end, this is just per-

All of the stops on the Saint Arnold Pub Crawl are located in the Heights area.

haps the end of the beginning.” The Wolf and The Luchador would like to cordially invite you to come out and eat, drink and be merry one last time at 2307 Ella Blvd. at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23.

El Gran Malo is also celebrating National Margarita Day Saturday, Feb. 22. They will celebrate this joyous occasion with $5 House Margaritas all day and night, as well

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Longtime Garden Oaks watering hole Red’s Bar (aka Red’s Country Place) at 833 Wakeﬁeld Dr is up for sale. Listed since early January with Prudential’s Stacy Mathews for $729,000, the total property is 19,798 square feet of prime real estate and does not have restrictions on its use. Matthews said that there has been a lot of interest but no takers just yet. “I’ve showed it three times to people interested in keeping it as a bar and adding food,” he said. Townhomes are also a distinct possibility as the sign stresses ‘Lot available.’ Longtime patron and waitress since May, Lisa Parsons said the bar has been around since 1985, ﬁrst as Kelly’s for a year and then as Red’s. Parsons said that the owner, Jackie Roberts, has just completed a successful battle with breast cancer and plans to move out of the country. Bakery and Frozen Yogurt coming to Oak Forest According to Transwestern Vice-President Tony Armstrong, the last space at The

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Red’s Bar, 833 Wakeﬁeld Dr., is up for sale and might become a restaurant, or the land may be used to build townhomes. (Photo by Betsy Denson)

Shops at Oak Forest has been ﬁlled. Armstrong says that the 980 square-foot space near China Wok and European Wax will be occupied by a well known cupcake restaurant/ bakery. Once the contract is ﬁnalized, the name will be released. A Goodwill Donation center and sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt are the two other recent tenants that got Transwestern to 100 percent.

The Boot Opening on 20th Street The Boot, a Louisianathemed crawﬁsh restaurant, is planned to open in March at the location of the former Shady Tavern at 1206 W. 20th St. The location is currently undergoing renovations, which will include the placement of a giant alligator on the roof, a new kitchen and additional parking. There will be outdoor seating with games

to enjoy with the crawﬁsh. It is rumored that The Boot will also have access from 19th St. with a drive thru for crawﬁsh on the go. McDonald’s to open on Studemont A McDonald’s restaurant is set to open at 1510 Studemont in the Washington Heights. Reaction to the opening of the fast food chain’s location has been mixed.

Hens for Houston founder resigns Hens for Houston founder/ leader Claire Krebs stepped down from the organization earlier this month. The non-proﬁt organization was looking to change the city’s animal ordinance to accommodate domestic hen owners, but despite meetings with at least 75 percent of the City Council members, they weren’t able to get the item into subcommittee. Krebs said the group reached a compromise, which was licensing for chickens, rather than legalization. She said licensing would prove to be more expensive. Christopher Newport, public information ofﬁcer for the Bureau of Animal Control (BARC), said residents can currently have chickens more than 100 feet away from the nearest neighbor. The licensing allows BARC to issue a permit for a resident to own up to seven hens closer than 100 feet. Residents would be charged per location, rather than per hen. Last September, Krebs announced that Hens for Hous-

a squeeze of Agave Nectar; The XO Cafe Sin with Patron XO Cafe and Run Chata; And the XO Cafe Dark Stout with Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa and Bailey’s Irish Cream. There is also a selection of guiltless mojitos all with less than 130 calories, which include the Blueberry Coconut Mojito, Sinless Strawberry Mint Mojito, Weightless Mojito and Mango Pineapple Fusion Mojito. The $15 Tequila Flight consists of three types of tequila: Patron Silver, Patron Reposado and Patron Anejo Tequila. Happy Hour starts at 3 p.m. during the weekdays, with wine features for $5. There are also half price bottles of wine for Wine Down Mondays and Tuesdays. Cyclone Anaya’s is located at 1710 Durham Drive at I-10. For more information, visit www.cycloneanaya.com, ﬁnd them on Facebook or Twitter. Follow Ivee Sauls on Twitter @ThirstyExplorer. To submit an event, email ivee@theleadernews.com.

ton would wait until 2014 to try and further its cause. At the time, Hens for Houston had the support of Mayor Annise Parker, but no council member seriously considered their proposal. Newport said the city council’s Quality of Life Committee, headed by councilmember Ellen Cohen, will consider Hens for Houston’s proposals this month. However, in Krebs’ resignation letter to supporters, Krebs she wrote BARC “abandoned any effort to allow backyard chickens.” Krebs left the door open for the organization to continue, but it would be with a different leader at the helm. “We plan to maintain the Hens for Houston website and Facebook page for an indeﬁnite time as a resource and for networking,” Krebs wrote in a letter to supporters. “We welcome any interested parties to assume leadership of this effort, and use any information found within.”

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