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Austin vibe permeating in Heights by Ken Fountain For The Leader The Heights, sometimes referred to as “a piece of Austin inside Houston,” has for several years undergone a transformation from a oncesleepy suburb that had fallen on hard times to a hotspot of the city’s socalled “creative class.” How to build on that momentum despite several challenges was the subject of a recent forum for the development community. “I actually believe Austin is a piece of the Heights that broke off,” Chris Day, executive vice president of Moody Rambin Another Austin Interests, joked restaurant, as he led a panel Pluckers Wing discussion called Bar, is moving “The Heights: to 19th Street. Renewal and Redevelopment” on Page 3A March 20. A near capacity crowd filled the first floor of the Historic Heights Fire Station and City Hall for the event, hosted by the Houston chapter of the Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit group that promotes sustainable communities. Day was joined in the discussion by Bill Baldwin, owner of Boulevard Realty, and Dan Braun, president of the retail development company Braun Enterprises. “The Heights is a quirky place,” said Baldwin, who has lived in the area since 1997 and is vice president of the Houston Heights Association, which formed in the late 1970s to help bring the area back to is former luster after it had fallen into disrepair beginning in the late 1950s. Baldwin gave an overview of the history of the Houston Heights, the first master-planned community in

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The Heights-Norhill Little League T-Ball Giants celebrated during the League’s Opening Day Parade last Saturday. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Little Leaguers enjoy their rite of spring by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Timbergrove Sports Association (TSA) Pony League teammates Jason Ritch and TJ Kuehn began playing TBall 11 years ago, and they’ve seen the league grow exponentially. Last Saturday, Ritch, a 14-year-old Cy-Fair High student, threw out the ceremonial ﬁrst pitch to Kuehn, 15year-old Reagan High student, at TSA’s Opening Ceremonies at its complex, 15th Street and Bevis. “It’s very much an honor – we’ve been here the whole time,” Ritch said. Kuehn agreed, saying “it’s a nice community, and everybody helps out. We’re giving the younger players something they can aspire to.”

TSA, which has four ﬁelds, has grown from 250 baseball players eight years ago to 550 this year, said Association president Tim Ruch. Ruch delivered some more exciting news to the 1,000+ parents and fans who attended the Opening Ceremonies, which were accentuated by the smell of hot dogs and BBQ in the air. TSA raised $220,000 for a new concession stand that will open within the next month or so. Ruch said about 10 donors raised the majority of the funds, and those donors will be revealed during a ribbon cutting ceremony when the project is complete. The next project, Ruch, said is raising another $220,000 to add lights to the

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A weekend of festivals – including some ’bugs by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com The anticipation of endless crawfish and the combining of several annual events into one is a huge reason why the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce is expecting its largest crowd in the history of its crawfish festival. The 10th annual Crawfish Festival in The Heights, from 11 a.m. through sunset April 6 at the Northwest Mall, will feature more than 10,000 pounds of the mudbugs, said Chamber chair Mickey Blake. And that matches their projected attendance: 10,000 people. That’s more than double the amount of crawfish that was on hand last year, Blake points out. P.J. Cooker’s will handle the mudbugs again this year, but they’re bringing several boilers to keep the lines short.Pre-sales are $15 per plate prior to April 6 and $20 on the day of the event.

A $15 plate – $20 on the day of the event – includes 3 pounds of crawfish, potatoes and corn on the cob. Beer is also being served, as well as non-crawfish options. (Submitted photo) Packages are available for groups to buy $300 for 20 crawfish plates and 100 tickets that give festival-goers access to beer, soda and hot dogs.

Each plate will contain 3 pounds of crawfish, plus potatoes and corn. “It’s very exciting - it’s going to be amazing,” Blake said. “Last year was such a big success. We’re building on that.” The annual celebration may be known for crawfish, but this year, it’s a total community event that will include beer, live music, a raffle of a Hyundai Elantra donated by North Freeway Hyundai, a car and motorcycle show, a job fair, a health fair, a full kid zone with rides, games and face painting, art and essay contests, the final round of The Idol of The Heights singing competition and shopping from dozens of vendors. “Luckily, the Northwest Mall has stepped in and has allowed us to use their space,” Blake said. “The Northwest Mall’s management team

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The Houston Heights Association Home & Garden Tour has been a community tradition since 1978, in which residents and tourists travel from near and far to see some of The Heights’ most historic and unique homes. “We have six really good homes,” said Janet Buchheit, co-executive director of the tour. “We have two homes that are turn of the century, a brand new home and another one that was converted from a washateria.” The tour will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on April 6 and 7.

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THE CALENDAR. AARP MEETING 9:30 a.m. April 1 Candlelight Park Clubroom 1520 Candlelight Blvd. 713-681-1133

The Houston Northwest AARP Chapter 1265 will have its regular monthly meeting which begins with fellowship at 9:30 a.m. with coﬀee and snacks, followed by the 10 a.m. business meeting. This month’s guest speaker is Ron Richardson, pharmacist/owner of Claude’s Pharmacy. His discussion will describe possible complications when certain drugs are taken together. Anyone 50 years or older is welcome to attend.

SALVATION ARMY SPRING SALE 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5 William Booth Garden Apartments 808 Frawley St. 713-692-4186

Bargains on furniture, clothing, electronics, household items and more. Food and refreshments will be available. Proceeds go to the residents and for support of the Resident Association.

SPRING PLANT SALE 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (or until sold out) April 6 White Oak Conference Center 7603 Antoine Dr. 713-895-8021 www.nearnorthwestdistrict. com/programs

Near Northwest Community Improvement Corporation is presenting the Spring Plant Show, with proceeds to raise funds for the completion of the White Oak Butterﬂy and Hummingbird Garden. Prior to the plant sale will be a 9 a.m. presentation “Planting for Butterﬂies and Hummingbirds,” by horticulture expert Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms. The Spring Plant Sale will feature native and naturalized perennials suited to this area.

BARC ANIMAL ADOPTIONS Noon-4 p.m. April 6 Natural Pawz 514 W. 19th St.

BARC is taking between ﬁve and 10 animals to Natural Pawz, adjacent to the Heights First Saturday Arts Market. Adoption fees are Dogs, $50; puppies (4 months and under), $75; cats, $20; kittens (4 months and under), $35. BARC’s pet adoption package, includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a city license and a microchip with lifetime registration.

BEAUTY’S COMMUNITY GARDEN CLASS 10-11 a.m. April 6 3201 Airline (corner of E. 32nd St.) 281-756-7002 powerlivingmissions@gmail.com

Beauty’s Community Garden presents Gardening Made Simple with Kelvin Williams. Wear comfortable clothing and garden shoes for this hands-on class. Bring gloves. Class is free, but registration is required.

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This 48-ﬂight climb hosted by 1001 Fannin, is a unique physical challenge that funds the American Lung Association’s lung health programming, education and clean air advocacy. This year’s honorary chair is Harris County Sheriﬀ Adrian Garcia

MISS NELSON IS MISSING! 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays Through April 6 Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Blvd.

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The kids in Room 207 are the worst-behaved class. When Miss Nelson disappears and the mean-looking substitute Miss Viola Swamp takes her place, the children are so desperate they hire a detective to ﬁnd Miss Nelson in this wacky whodunit hit. Recommended for Kindergarten and up. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies). Call or visit website for ticket information and discounts.

FUNDRAISER FOR JODY QUIROZ 3-7 p.m. April 7 Forest West Club House 5335 Lost Forest

Jody Quiroz received a heart transplant Nov. 24, 2012. To help with medical expenses, barbecue plates will be sold for $12. Kroger on 43rd will be donating the meat. Entertainment will be provided by D-Mack. If unable to attend, donations can be mailed to: 5018 Antoine Dr. #B125, Houston, Texas 77092.

NURSING CENTER OPEN HOUSE 2-4 p.m. April 7 Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6920 T.C. Jester Blvd. 713-681-0431

Tour the new 120-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certiﬁed facility at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There will also be an open house for the Business Community from 5-7 p.m. April 25.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE 2-5 p.m. April 27 Waltrip High Cafeteria 1900 W. 34th St. www.waltripalumni.org

Waltrip students. Refreshments will be available, and items will be raﬄed oﬀ between the eight rounds of play.

ROTARY DINNER & AUCTION 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27 SPJST LODGE 1435 Beall St. 713-299-9896 HeightsRotary.org

Tickets are $12 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Burgers and hot dogs are available for the kids. Fun Activities include face painting, inﬂatables, outdoor activities and balloon twisting. The live and silent auction begins at noon.

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A reunion committee is now working on 50th reunion plans. Events are planned for the weekend of Sept. 20-Sept. 22. As plans become more deﬁnite, information will appear on the Waltrip website, in The Leader Newspaper and in veriﬁed e-mail addresses to classmates. If one has not been contacted by a committee member, please call Donna Sanford Holle at 713-466-9030 or Leslie Hess Purvis at 713-937-3019. Also use the e-mail address, password Rams.

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Review: Lucky’s has winning wing recipe Tending bar is an ancient art, a vocation that has gone on for centuries. One of the attributes of a barman (or woman) that has been lost through the years is when the keeper of spirits throws their hand across the two feet of so of lumber to extend a firm handshake to their patrons. A couple of years back Leader Eater found himself in the bar of Chicago’s Gibsons Steakhouse, a tavern fit for the town’s tough guys, where the men making drinks wore crisp white aprons and knew how to make Manhattans in their sleep. And when I requested my bourbon, Leader Eater got a firm handshake and an exchange of names in return – an age-old ritual. Although not the same surroundings, a similar experience took place in the area’s newest

sports bar and patio hangout, Lucky’s Pub, which is now situated in the space previously taken up by The Distillery on the corner of White Oak and Houston Avenue. Leader Eater swung in to check out the place on a night when basketball was on every TV. After I ordered my pint of Karbach Barn Burner, I got a rarelyseen-anymore handshake and introduction from my bartender named “Zeus.” And when I asked the main man behind the bar for a suggestion on some light chow, he didn’t wafﬂe or waver in his suggestion: 10 wings with the house Buffalo sauce. The wings are solid, no-frills fried bird with a handful of celery sticks and the typical plastic cup of ranch – nothing mind-blowing but what you would expect from a reputable sports bar. The sauce

had threads of sweetness with a tinge of smoky barbecue underneath, which is enhanced with a squeeze of lime (thanks to an adamant suggestion from another of Lucky’s welcoming bar staff). Lucky’s has had years to fine tune its fare after becoming a fixture in the downtown bar scene and has taken up residence in Cypress, too. Beyond the wings, the menu has a thorough offering of starters from in-house kettle chips and pot stickers to fried pickles and egg rolls. They are proud of their pizzas, too, and have plenty of salad, burger and sandwich selections. The only knock on the wings experience was the lack of wet wipes, but Leader Eater quickly resorted to the old condensate on the pint glass trick to get those sticky fingers (somewhat) clean. Karbach’s

Barn Burner saison was a perfect liquid compliment to the wings, with the sauce’s smokiness canceling out the beer’s built-in sweetness to let the saison’s sharp citrus ﬂavor shine through. Lucky’s has a slew of local beers on tap and in its cold cases, and the patio with the downtown-skyline view is the ideal place to enjoy them when there isn’t serious sports playing out on the TVs. With no disrespect to two of my favorite watering holes in the neighborhood, Little Woodrow’s and Christian’s Tailgate, this part of town has been in need of a place where you can ﬁnd sports on a TV no matter where you sit. This is certainly the case at Lucky’s. And to be honest, the bar tending community could be better served with extending a few more solid handshakes.

Leader Nibbles A popular sports-and-wing restaurant may become the second Austin transplant to move into the old Harolds in the Heights menswear store on 19th Street. Pluckers Wing Bar has ﬁve locations in Austin and others in Baton Rouge, Dallas-Fort Worth, Killeen and San Marcos. In addition to its wings served with an array of sauces, the family-friendly restaurant features burgers, sandwiches, salads and its signature dessert – deep-fried Oreos served with ice cream. It would join another Austin favorite, Torchy’s Tacos, and a restaurant-market called the Heights General Store at the location, which is expected to be ready for business sometime in the summer.

Tequila primer at TQLA bar The Thirsty Explorer recently took a stroll down Washington Avenue, making a stop at TQLA Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar just in time for happy hour, which is from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. While sampling some fine tequila, she found out about the tequila of the month, Herradura Tequila. On Saturday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. tequila connoisseurs can learn about the history and flavors of Herradura Tequila at a four course dinner with drinks for only $55. TQLA offers a fusion of Mexican, Southwestern and Southern flavors, using only the freshest ingredients available. They also offer Houston’s best selection of tequilas and mezcals with over 185 varieties and eight premium tequilas on tap hyper chilled to five degrees. To RSVP or learn more about the Herradura Tequila event, call 281-501-3237. TQLA is located at 4601 Washington Avenue and more information is available at www.tqla.com or on Facebook. After visiting TQLA, the Thirsty Explorer ran into Chef Jason Kerr at the Hollister on Washington. The Thirsty Explorer sampled the Pork Belly with kohlrabi fennel slaw and kumquat syrup, while learning of

Thirsty Explorer Kerr’s plans for Eggs and Kegs, an event being held every second Monday of the month at Hollister on Washington. The event will feature eggs, kegs and bottomless mimosas and micheladas to honor service industry employees, who will receive a 20 percent discount oﬀ regular menu items. Kerr says that events held for service industry employees are Thirsty popular in other major cities such as New YorkExplorer and Boston. So, he decided to bring the ﬁrst to Houston. Eggs and Kegs will start at noon, Monday, April 8, with live music and a possible visit from local brewery. Those who opt to ride their bikes to Eggs and Kegs will also receive a 10 percent discount for their contribution to a cleaner environment. For more information about Hollister on Washington, at 5555 Washington Avenue, Suite V, visit their Facebook or call 713-426-9055. –Ivee Sauls

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Power Living Missions Inc., which recently began building gardens at 32nd and Airline in Independence Heights, is about to work with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital to offer nutrition classes. They also plan to offer cooking demonstrations and free gardenPower Living Missions Inc. is building classes at their site. Classes will include “The Art of ing sustainable community living in Gardening Made Simple,” “Eating Independence Heights. (Submitted photo) to Live Healthy for Children and It also partners with CAN DO Adults,” “Healthy Food that Tastes Good” and “How to Preserve Your Houston, LeNotre Culinary Arts School, Latin Specialties Produce Harvest.” The goal of the organization Company, Amegy Bank, Hawkins is to build a sustainable commu- Insurance, LA Fitness, and Neighnity garden in the community of borhood Centers. 14,000, and to “make available, affordable and chemically free Farmers markets produce to members of the com- getting some color munity.” While the greens are thriving Members of the community – lots of green onions, kale, colwork in the gardens and have ac- lards, some broccoli and herbs cess to the produce. – the color is starting to erupt at Between ﬁve and 10 percent of local farmer’s markets. Beets and the garden’s harvest will go toward carrots are becoming more plentifeeding hungry families, support- ful. ing seniors and a neighborhood Over at the Farm Stand at Petfood bank. rol Station on Wakeﬁeld east of Youth and senior citizens play Golf, Kristi Edmonson – the lady a major role in the garden as they known for her homemade jams learned how food is produced and and jellies – has brought out the grown. PLC Inc. is reaching out to cheese spreads for $7 a container. local schools, and they plan to work Our favorite hands-down is the with an Independence Heights el- white cheddar pecan, but they’re ementary school this fall. all superior to anything in the suGoals for the youth program in- permarket snack sections. clude Business Mentorship, Team Building, Character Building, Work Ethics and Life Skills Train- Eggsceptional advice After reading our suggestions ing. PLC Inc. is working in con- last week on using pastel-hued junction and with the support of farm fresh eggs for Easter basthe City of Houston’s “Love Your kets or dipping with natural colBlock” grant award, the United ors from fruits and vegetables, a Way of Houston Community reader shared this helpful website, Block Grant award, a donation of a http://ecocrazymom.com/natuPOD from PODS of Houston and ral-easter-egg-dye/. Not only does a donation of gardens tools from it have dyeing suggestions but very creative egg decorating ideas, too. Lowe’s Building Supply.

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Get your story in the paper, as long as there’s no cult involved

very day, we get calls at The Leader asking that we publish a story or a picture or a poem or a drawing or a... well, you get the point. To say we get a few odd requests is kindly understating the ridiculous. A couple of years ago, what seemed like a very nice lady called and said she had some big information that I’d want to print immediately in the group of newspapers I managed at the time. In my best Bob Woodward voice, I began prying, wondering if I was about to scoop a story that saved these United States from utter doom, all the while sending a few high ranking ofﬁcials to the slammer. The lady on the other end wasn’t giving it up that easily. Instead, she said I’d receive a series of letters in the mail and that I should publish them as soon as I could. A few days later, the ﬁrst in a series of no less than 12 letters arrived on my desk. Here’s what I learned: This lady was very close friends with the “new messiah.” No really, she was. This messiah guy was going to be in Houston holding a series of meetings, and it was incredibly important that the readers of my newspapers knew about the cult... I mean meetings.

JONATHAN MCELVY Publisher

You can imagine my excitement at this first letter. In fact, I was so overcome with journalistic giddiness that I showed the letter to one colleague on my way to the recycle bin. A week later, I received another, similar letter from the same lady. She was excited about seeing the news in our papers really soon, and we wouldn’t regret being the first news organization to publish the “return.” Another trip to the bin. You can probably tell where this story is going, but you wouldn’t believe the ending. After five or six letters, and five or six trips to the trash, this “witness” began sending demanding letters (and phone calls) threatening legal action if I didn’t publish news of the “messiah.”

THE READER.

Bayou-front development

Dear Editor: I read your article about the local commercial properties. I think it would be wonderful if Starbucks (or a cafe) would move into the former Eckerds on Ella. Since this property sits on the hike & bike trail on the bayou, I can envision a lovely patio with tables and chairs attracting walkers and bikers to stop by for a coﬀee, iced tea, or a bite to eat. Wonder how we can entice a Starbucks-type business to move into the old Eckerds?? Sylvia Landry

Charles Cernik proﬁle

Dear Editor: Charles was one of the most humble and caring persons I have ever met. I was his pastor for over 15 years in Oak Forest. He was MORE dependable than the weather (especially in the fall, winter, and spring, but not in the June, July, August, and September – which is juat about always the same – hot and humid!). He and his wife, Evelyn, were the most dependable couple any pastor could want and hope for. It was ALWAYS a pleasure to serve as their pastor! Charles, his entire life, was a consistent worker and helpful to the ministry of St. James Church. His work was ALWAYS ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY! I place him most highly in my list of honorees – a true candidate for sainthood! God bless him! I praise The Leader for this story! Paul F. Frerking, Pastor via www.theleadernews.com

This went on for more than three months, and two very good things happened as a result of the experience. First, our receptionist learned how to use Caller ID. Second, we were never actually sued in a state or federal court of law. I suppose there still could be pending litigation in this “messiah’s” court, but I’m going to take my chances there. So why am I wasting your time with such an absurd story? For starters, I strongly believe in humor. More important, many of you have (or will have) news you want published in the paper, and offering you a few tips on how to do that seems like a prudent use of time. A newsroom, be it print, broadcast or radio, is a hectic place. While we don’t boast the number of journalists we once had, newsrooms still have trained journalists whose job it is to prepare a news package that will interest the greatest number of readers. In fact, one of the redeeming things about a newsroom is the “news ﬁlter” that comes with having educated journalists who weed through important and not-so-important news. (See the so-called “messiah” for further proof.) In most cases – and always in The

reach more people, here’s another tip: In the news business, we rarely look for the story about the dog biting the man. But if the man bites the dog, we’re all ears. Same goes for airports. Rarely will you ﬁnd a story about a successful takeoff of an airplane. But if there’s an unsuccessful takeoff, then all news media within 100 miles are there. That’s the best way I know to explain what makes a good story. If it’s out of the ordinary, or something really special, and it’s about someone who lives here, it’s going in the paper. There are hundreds of other rules and ideas for submitting news, but if you’ve got that much, you probably have a story. Submission is easy: We prefer you send us an email that has a summary of your story, words spelled correctly and a hi-res (or big) photo. And last, each week we have four or ﬁve stories on our front page. When you call us and ask that your story be on the front of The Leader, it has to be really special. Yes, we know each person feels his or her story is the most important, but that’s our decision. Just ask the “new messiah.” Email jonathan@theleadernews.com

OUR STAFF Dear Editor: Thank you so much for the wonderful story on my dad! He was very pleased! Carolyn Cernik Weaver via www.theleadernews.com

Balance out Ashby

Dear Editor: I enjoy the new and improved Leader, and now read it instead of simply tossing it. That said, something has been bothering me for a while now. I consider it unfair to have Ashby, a self-admitted and obvious liberal writing a column, but no conservative counterpart. It seems to me that this is a left wing bias. You had a recent editorial piece claiming that the Leader will be above national politics, and in that I am in full agreement! I simply think that your goal should carry throughout the paper. I know that Ashby has been writing a column for the Leader for a very long time, and maybe he is tenured. Maybe you can’t or don’t want to retire him or let him go. So in the interest of fairness, would you consider adding a conservative voice to counterbalance his leftist rhetoric. Sign me Charlie P.S. Although I understand that Ashby is supposed to be a humor columnist, his “humor” seems to always consist of barbing republican oﬃce holders and other conservatives. I have a sense of humor, but the constant barrage gets tiresome from this “one trick pony”.

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Bob and I understanding about every fourth word. One thing that keeps coming across is: “You wan top-off of minutes to use? Only 20 bucks.” No, I don’t. At the end of the conversation I think I have changed my card number, learned some cuss words in Hindi and Billy Bob says I bought a 20-dollar top-off. The electric company said it couldn’t change my credit card number until I paid my February bill. February of 2010. I also do business with the Left Bank of the Trinity, It could be based in Saint Helena, because I can never speak to a real person in the home office. “To help us keep track of our shiftless employees, this conversation will be recorded and broadcast on ‘60 Minutes.’ Please enter your street address, phone number, driver’s license number and times you have bothered us before. Listen to all our options as they have recently changed. We’ve been saying that for five years and our brain-dead customers still buy it.” Does your bank’s recording give you 12 opinions, none of which you want? My bank needs a bailout of ineptitude. After calling the cable company and being put on hold to listen to 15 minutes of Lawrence Welk, I finally get this: “If your credit card has been stolen, please enter its number, who took it and where. We at Disable Cable value you as a special customer and are offering you this exclusive TV package of Polka Poland, the Custard Channel and Movies Filmed in Idaho for only $45.40 a month. It comes with NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN and the Crocheting for Christ Channel. Take it all or sit in the dark. All our wage slaves are with other customers, so don’t think you’re

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The Puzzles.

Card companies deserve the discredit THE PHONE – “Yes, your credit card has been compromised. But we will send you a new one with a new number,” says the voice from my credit company, House O’ Cards. I reply: “By ‘compromised’ you mean hacked, stolen, breaking and entering. I used your company’s plastic instead of carrying cash because I thought it was safer. Now you tell me your company is unsafe. The American people want Congress to compromise to get things done. You make the term sound like ‘incompetent.’ Come to think of it....” Here we go again, but in a different direction. A year or so ago someone picked my pocket at a Houston Texans game. It was the second time I was robbed that week. The first time was when I paid good money for a ticket to a Houston Texans game. Losing the cash in my wallet ($3) was bad enough, but getting in touch with all the various companies which automatically put my bill on the credit card was almost impossible. Each firm had its own unique way of refusing to talk to me, only offering recorded dead ends: “To return to the option before this option, press 3. For a surly vice president to tell you how important your business is to us while trying to stifle a chuckle, press 6.” But this time I am not calling the credit card company; it’s calling me to say that my card has been “compromised.” This probably means 4 million customers are getting similar calls. Have you ever had your credit cards stolen, lost or burned during an insurance fire? Then you know the fallout is akin to undergoing a heart bypass or listening to the musical guests on “Saturday Night Live.” Still, the task would be made much easier if the companies I deal with moved into the 19th Century. Here is my attempt to give the new card numbers to my cell phone company, 2 Dixie Cups & String, Inc. “He-woah, dis Billy Bob in Jerkson, Mississ... Missasiss... Maine. How help?” Once more I have First World technology and Third World assistance. This conversation goes back and forth across the Pacific with Billy

Leader – you’re going to find what we call “staff-generated stories.” These happen when one of our writers has a story that we believe is important to the community. I’d say about half of our news is staff-generated, meaning we went out and found the story. The other half comes from you. Be it through a phone call, a letter or an email (preferred), many of you send story ideas or pictures that you’d like published in The Leader. Ever wonder what goes into deciding which stories get published and which ones don’t? Well, I’m going to share the secret. Begin with the topic. One of the reasons community newspapers are still a solid business is because we limit our coverage to a specific area and very specific people. If you have a story about someone who lives in our area, there’s a good chance we’ll publish it. On the other hand, if you have a great story about a guy who lives in Pearland, we’re going to suggest you contact the Pearland Journal. They’d be interested – we wouldn’t. And don’t forget, there’s a whole world of social media out there if you’re only trying to reach a small group of people. If you have a general story that should

special. We’ll be with you when we feel like it.” Most of these charges are automatically put on my House O’ Cards monthly bill. But the account with my burglar alarm company, We’re Usually Alert, Inc., bills me annually, as does my yearly yard service, Weed The People. I’ll forget about them until next January when I get an angry phone call demanding payment. Ten percent of Americans say they have been the victims of credit card fraud. Of those, 27 percent say it was because the card was lost or stolen. The median amount reported on credit card fraud: $399. But happily enough, new safeguards are cutting in to the thefts. In 2000, North American e-merchants lost an average 3.6 percent of their sales to stolen or fraudulent credit cards. In 2007, that figure was down to 1.4 percent. Of course, like most such statistics, if that victim is you then it’s 100 percent. Credit card companies estimate they lose more than $300 million a year in fraud and stolen cards. That figure could be reduced if they paid a few bucks to fix the problem in a jiffy, which is how I’ll make my next fortune: When a customer puts a company on his or her credit card for automatic billing, add a phone number to call in case of a problem. That way a credit card company has a list to call in one easy move. The operation could be done with computers and recordings so the firm’s policy of “No humans will deal with our customers” stays sacrosanct. Following hours on the phone over a long period of time I have finally fixed each company no matter how difficult. “That’s done,” I say to my wife. “Problem solved forever.” She smiles that wifely smile that says she should have been a nun and says, “Did they ask for the expiration date? That date is May 2013. Then you’ll need to call them back with the new expiration date.” On further thought, we have compromised with Third World technology. Credit Ashby at ashby2@comcast.net

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Watch for BIG SALE coming in April

Tax Notices: Downside of soaring home values � �� RESALE SHOP by Charlotte Aguilar charlotte@theleadernews.com

That giddy feeling of watching home values rise month after month snapped for many this week – especially in the 77018 ZIP code – when 2013 Harris County property value notices started hitting mailboxes, giving a preview of higher taxes to come. Some Oaks owners reported hikes in market value of 20 percent and upward to The Leader, mostly in land assessments. In the harsh reality of Houston property, that means their homes are considered “teardowns” – of value to builders and those wanting new houses in what has become one of Harris County’s two hottest areas. The good news: those with homestead exemptions, who actually live in the residences, have their taxable appraisal value increase capped at 10 percent each year. The bad news: Government entities have yet to set their tax rates, and Houston ISD alone is talking about a 6-cent rate hike. “Before they panic, taxpayers need to look at the appraised value on their tax notices,” explained Jack Barnett, HCAD spokesman. “That’s the one that can’t go up more than 10 percent a year and what they actually pay taxes on.” That should relieve Kim Patrick Naiser, who said her home in the 4900 block of Oak Forest in Shepherd Park Plaza had its market value rise from $82,630 to $119,814. “Ughhh...that is the land only, not the house,” she posted on

Facebook in response to a Leader query. Leader Neighbors columnist Elizabeth Villarreal reported her 3-1 Oak Forest home showed a 20 percent climb in its market value, capped at a 10 percent appraised value hike. In Garden Oaks, Chris Lindsay reported her 2-1 original construction residence showed a 17 percent hike in market value over last year. “It’s all about the lot,” observed Hannah Horowitz, also of Garden Oaks. “Most assessments in this neighborhood went up in land value, but showed a decrease in the value of the improvements (house). It’s the land sales that are driving the increases as all the new construction is about buying the properties and razing the houses.” HCAD’s Barnett said those who haven’t ﬁled a homestead exemption yet still have a chance to do so by visiting the HCAD ofﬁce in person with proof of residency. Information on how to do that is available at www.hcad.org. Market values are traditionally higher in booming areas that show sudden increases in selling prices. And with its location near to employment centers, a vast supply of older homes on tree-lined streets and increasingly desirable public school options, the Oak Forest and Garden Oaks communities have seen steady sales with rising average prices. A 2-bedroom, one-bath, 1,300-square-foot home in the 1600 block of Chippendale, built in 1947, seems representative of the trend The Leader was hearing about starting Monday. Just last year, its market and appraisal values were both set at $169,534. Now its market value

has climbed by more than $35,000 to $204,673. With the homestead exemption, though, the owner’s tax notice reflected only a 10 percent increase, to $186,487. The property owner’s best tool is the HCAD protest process. There’s a protest form in the tax notice mailing packet, and protests can be launched online through the iFile program at www.hcad.org/iFile. The early protest deadline is April 30, with a final deadline of May 30 or 30 days after the date the notice was mailed – whichever falls later. Leslie Ryan of Garden Oaks said she’s be one of those filing. “Yes I plan on protesting that my house has no value as comparable houses are being torn down,” she posted, attaching a happy face. There are about 840,000 property owners receiving notices in this first mailout, according to HCAD, and eventually more than 1 million single family homes will receive notices this season. With widespread reappraisals, HCAD says the Harris County tax base will post a “modest” 2 percent increase overall, but with new construction, residential property should show a 5 percent gain. Countywide, HCAD expects about 55 percent of homes will show no change in market value, with 14 percent actually decreasing in value and 30 percent rising. The northern and eastern portions of the county are still feeling the effect of foreclosures, according to HCAD.

Baseball • from Page 1A The

Molly

fields. That will allow more players, and thus more games to played on the fields. “Most leagues start Feb. 1,” Ruch said. “Without lights, we had to turn kids away due to limited field time and space.” In addition to the introduction of each of TSA’s 37 teams, the league held an auction for Astros and Rockets tickets, among other items. There was also a carnival A Furry Heads’ Up: Did you know that we’re in the area for the players and their sibmiddle of “puppy and kitten” sea- lings. son? This means that local shelters, such as BARC, will be inun- Parades were a success dated with tons of the little cuddly An overcast morning didn’t put cuties. Please mark your calendars a damper on the Heights-Norhill for April 6 and plan to be at Natu- Little League’s opening day parade ral Pawz (514 W 19th St.) between at 1000 Usener last Saturday. noon and 4pm to meet some loveThe League’s 11 teams (and 140 ly dogs and cats from BARC who players) proudly rode on the back are in need of a home. I’ll remind of pickup trucks, throwing candy you about this again next week, and beads to parents, siblings and but in the meantime, plan to stroll fans. on by while you’re out and about, “Throwing candy and beads was enjoying Heights First Saturday a lot of fun,” said 6-year-old Chris fun. You just might meet your next Mendez, a member of the T-Ball best friend! Giants. Jacob Reyes, 10, enjoyed sitting on the back of the truck and Have a comment or news throwing candy. He said his favortip for Molly? Send it to ite parts of baseball competition news@theleadernews.com. You can are “hitting and catching.” follow her on Twitter @TheMolAlso included in the parade lyDiaries were the Reagan High march-

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Vibe • from Page 1A Texas (joined in the region six decades later by The Woodlands) and its own city until residents approved a 1918 referendum agreeing to be annexed by the city of Houston. By a quirk of the legislation that allowed annexation (and a later post-Prohibition ruling by the Texas Supreme Court), Baldwin explained, the parts of the original Heights that were “dry” – that is, alcohol could not be sold – remained so. Baldwin said he doesn’t believe there will be any change to the area’s “dry” status – which would require special legislation – in the foreseeable future. That, he said, has had some both positive and negative implications for development. On the positive side, large-scale chain restaurants and bars have been unable to gain a toehold in places like Heights Boulevard, the tree-lined esplanade that serves as the main entryway into the community and most harkens back to its late-19th century beginnings. On the other hand, Baldwin noted, many major retailers have been reluctant to make a foray into the neighborhood, ﬁnding it hard to divine the socioeconomic potential of the eclectic mix of stately mansions, bungalows and mid20th century apartments. Baldwin noted that the Heights includes eight of the city’s new historic districts, which under the ordinance passed by City Council

in 2010 precludes “contributing structures” – those built during the historic era – from being demolished or significantly modified. New homes and other structures have to designed to “mimic” the most historic buildings. That presents unique challenges to developers, Baldwin said. But while new development inside the historic districts is often stymied, Baldwin said, the areas outside are undergoing rapid transformation. “All the peripheral areas are booming, and I see no end in sight,” he said. Day, who also lives and owns other property in the Heights, noted that while property values have grown tremendously in recent years, “We’re still half the price of places like River Oaks and West University,” two of Houston’s tonier communities. But, Baldwin countered, in a bustling Houston housing market, “there’s way more demand than supply,” pushing home prices higher, especially in Inner Loop areas. As potential homeowners clamor for existing homes to go on the market, he joked, “I’m waiting for someone to die or get transferred.” Day concurred, noting that the Heights is home to several wellregarded public schools, including “five great elementary schools” that appeal to young families. Day touched on the challenges in attracting major retail outlets to the Heights. When representa-

tives drive through the area on scouting missions, he said, they often see some of the more rundown apartment complexes and say, “I don’t get it. I don’t get the Heights.” When the old Fiesta store recently closed, Day said, there was an effort to attract the upscale, hip Trader Joe’s grocery chain to the location. But in part because of the demographic challenges, that didn’t come to fruition. Braun said residents have a tremendous demand for a larger retail presence in the Heights. While the historic 19th Street area is home to a number of quirky antiques stores and similar momand-pop operations, Braun said, Heights residents want some larger amenities nearby instead of having to drive to places like the River Oaks Shopping Center. Braun’s company is developing the location of the former Harold’s in the Heights menswear store into a Torchy’s Tacos, a restaurant chain based in Austin that will have three locations in the Houston area when the Heights site is built out. As before, that company was initially resistant because of what Braun said was a wrong perception of the socieconomic level of the area. “The alcohol sales in the Heights are ridiculous,” he said, meaning they’re very low for an area with its demographics. The upscale Glass Wall restaurant on Studewood was the ﬁrst large-scale restaurant to begin to

Tour • from Page 1A It will feature a shuttle bus to 19th Street, so attendees can shop, visit art galleries and dine at cafes and restaurants. Tickets for The Tour are $20 before April 6 and $25 on that day. Tickets are available for $5 at individual homes. Tickets are available at houstonheights.org as well as Buchanan’s Native Plants, Another Place In Time and Jubilee. The following homes are on The Tour: • Deb Parks & Mark Bouzek Home, 1617 Columbia • Gayle & Mike Klaybor Home, 1615 Cortlandt • Marylou Erbland & Robert Woods Home, 709 E. 19th • Karen & Bob Derr Home, 2310 Rutland • Noelle & Eric Reed Home, 1532 Tulane • Katrina Stilwell & Jonathan Elton Home, 235 W. 18th Street Buchheit said the tour is publicized throughout Houston and its suburbs, and press releases are sent out. Through word of mouth, people from out of state have attended the event. Each year, there are new homes on the tour. There have been a few repeat homes throughout the years but not many, according to Buchheit. Most of the time, the tour direc-

change that mistaken impression, Braun said. Watering holes like Cedar Creek, and its sister cafe Onion Creek and Christian’s Tailgate on White Oak Boulevard easily pull in sales more than $1 million annually, he said. Over the past several years, there’s been a signiﬁcant change in the area’s demographics. More and more, artistic types and others in the newly named “creative class” are coming to the Heights. With its proximity to downtown, Greenway Plaza and Memorial Park, the Heights is poised to build on its quirky vibe and attract more people who like its “cool Austin vibe,” he said. Day agreed, and predicted that when ExxonMobil completes is massive new campus in The Woodlands, many of its younger employees are going to choose to live in the close-in Heights rather than the far-ﬂung suburb to the north.

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Chamber • from Page 1A has been wonderful to us, and we want to do everything we can to ensure the health of the mall.” Despite a maze of construction alongside it, the mall is thoroughly open for business, and Blake said the Chamber’s relationship with the mall is a win-win. The Chamber has consolidated some of its previous events, such as a business expo and the Idol

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competitions, and moved them into its signature event, the Crawﬁsh Festival. Through the event, The Chambers is able to fund scholarships for local students. The Chamber is still looking for more volunteers to get involved with the event. For more information, e-mail info@heightschamber. com

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Legacies are earned

For more than 45 years, we’ve delivered innovative care to The Heights community. At Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, we’ve established a local reputation for world-class healthcare. From leading services that are exclusive to the area, to the numerous accolades we’ve received, to a recent $10 million expansion of our Emergency Center, our steadfast commitment to The Heights continues.

Eloise Collins, age 91, wife, Mama, Elo, Gang-Gang, Grandma, Big Maw - constant supporter and believer in all her family. In 1940, Eloise married Patrick Collins whom she would continue to love until her last breath at 5:06 PM, March 19th, 2013. As she loved him, she loved us all .. “like Jesus does” .. unconditionally and without bounds until her dying day. Eloise was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, their Thursday Club and the Catholic Daughters. She is survived by her daughter Sheila Amalfi & husband Rick, grandson Patrick Amalfi & wife Jenny, grandson John Amalfi & wife Alissa, and three great grandchildren Charlie, Cole and Elise.

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Heights’ St. Mark’s mission helps rebuild church in Haiti by Kathy Horner For The Leader St. Mark’s Methodist Haiti Mission Team led by John Thomas recently returned from a weeklong trip to Petit-Goâve, Haiti. Team members Lisa and Clark Martinson, Crystal Young, Andrew Ista and Carolyn Bryan focused their efforts on rebuilding the Olivier Methodist Church, which was devastated in the earthquake of 2010. Days began early with a devotional followed by a communal breakfast in the Methodist Guest House. The team boarded a truck for the 25-minute ride to Olivier. Along the way there were visible signs of destruction as well as rebuilding. Accompanied by Toutou, a Haitian interpreter, the group quickly adapted to its bone wearying schedule. Laying a foundation for a load-bearing wall and re-

Participating in the trip were leader John Thomas and team members Andrew Ista, Crystal Young, Carolyn Bryan, Clark and Lisa Martinson, plus the Haitian construction workers whom they assisted. (Submitted photo) aligning the church altar resulted in carrying countless wheelbarrow loads of concrete and dirt out to the roadway in front of the church. Breaks were spent engaging some of the Haitian youth in soccer and Frisbee. Team members Crystal Young and Lisa Martinson

were impressed by the children’s grasp of English and noted that while shy at ﬁrst, the children quickly warmed up. After four days of work on the church, the team switched gears on Saturday to hold Vacation Bible School for 150 children in Olivier. Duct tape and Sharpies were

the tools of choice for name tags. Games, stories, crafts, and songs in both Creole and English played and sung by enthusiastic children and adults made the event a resounding success. That afternoon, emotional good-byes were exchanged with the Haitian work crew at the church. A simple thank-you very much “Merci anpil” and invitation to return for the church dedication from the crew foreman was the best acknowledgement of a job well-done. Several members walked back to the truck minus their shoes, having given them to the work crew. On Sunday the team attended worship services at both the Olivier and Petit-Goâve Methodist churches. Services in Olivier were held under tarps in back of the church building and the team was honored at the end of the service with a reception and refreshments of sodas and crackers.

The last day in Haiti was a cultural experience day which began with a 2-hour ride back to Port Au Prince, their departure site where the group spent the night at the

Neighbors: Waltrip senior competing in state history contest by Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@sbcglobal.net Jordan Traylor, a senior at Waltrip High School, has won the 2013 HISD National History Day Fair. After competing at the school level and district level, he took ﬁrst place in the Historical Paper category and will move on to the state competition held in Austin on May 3. His teacher is Barbara Falcon, and his paper reﬂected this year’s theme “Turning Points in History.” Lindsey Pollock, prinTaylor cipal of Garden Oaks Elementary School, is one of three candidates for an open at-large public educator seat on the powerful Teacher Retirement System board of directors. Balloting will take place through May, and the appointment will ultimately be made by the governor. Friends and acquaintances of long-time former Oak Forest resident and PTA volunteer at Stevens, Black and Waltrip, Jo Felty, now a resident of Columbus, Texas, will want to know that she was involved in a serious three-car highway accident in Columbus on Feb. 22. Jo

was taken by Life Flight to the Texas Medical Center where it was determined she had suffered fractures of the sternum, 12 ribs, shoulder and lower back and also was found to have a lacerated liver. After seven days she was moved by ambulance to Columbus Hospital to begin her rehabilitation. Then some days later she was released to go home to begin a long recuperation. A month later, she underwent some surgery, but is now healing. If you would like to send a get well wish, her address is : Jo Felty, 317 Washington, Columbus, Texas 78934. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to this special lady. Thank you to Darlene Rabe for sharing this news. Congratulations to Heights resident Zachary Pendley who was accepted in the Magnet Program at Reagan Senior High School for the 2013-’14 school year. Zachary will graduate from Hamilton M.S. in May. Let’s all send a huge shout out and thank you to our wonderful and compassionate neighbors – individuals, churches, and businesses - who responded immediately when families lost their homes and belongings in the ﬁre at Woods on Lamonte Apartments, and especially Manna Thrift Store on 43rd Street @ Rosslyn. Manna was there when it counted with food, clothing, household and kitchen items, linens

and rental assistance. Thank you for making a difference. It’s almost pool time and we need to be sure our kiddos know how to swim. Not only will there deﬁnitely be times your child or teen is in or near water without you (for example, on ﬁeld trips or at swim parties), every adult I know who cannot swim dearly wishes they’d learned as children. The numbers of drownings in Texas are up according to Red Cross. Drownings are preventable. Children can easily learn this skill which can serve one for a lifetime as a healthy exercise option and can also bring great fun and adventure. We have a host of wonderful options for swimming lessons available in our community from which you can choose - the Harriet & Joe Foster YMCA offers lessons, our city pools offer lessons, and several excellent private swim instructors live right here in our community. Check out this website for more information related to pool safety: http://www.poolsafely. gov/. Army Reserve Pvt. Chakehria R. Jones-Lee has graduated from nine weeks of basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Jones-Lee is the daughter of Felicia Jones and Lee Reginald, and is a 2012 graduate of Waltrip High.

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Darlene’s Flowers co-owner Susan Tate works on a pig blanket for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter) Depending on who’s in charge of the Rodeo’s Swine Committee, Darlene’s gets an opportunity to create the blankets, which they delivered to Reliant Park on March 15. This year’s them was “It’s Swine O’Clock Somewhere,” a play on the popular Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett tune, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” As a result, the pigs had to be depicted in party mode. “They tell us the theme for the year, and we come up with our own designs,” Tate said. The top two pigs wear the blan-

kets when they show at the Livestock Show. Sometimes, the buyers keep the blankets, and other times, they return them to the children, upon sale. The co-owners’ parents started Darlene’s, which was formerly located in The Heights, in 1969. The sisters took over the business in 1982 and have been active members of the community; they’ve each served on Rodeo committees in past years. “It’s an honor to be included and to give back to the community,” Tate said.

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It is with mixed emotions that I announce to you that I will be retiring April 30, 2013. It has been a long, wonderful career, overflowing with good people like you who have helped fill my life and practice with wonderful memories. It has been a great please providing for your healthcare needs over the years, and it is not easy for me to give up. St. Joseph Medical Center has hired Dr. Olga Swanson, a board certified OB/GYN and I am currently transitioning my practice to her. I am confident you will find her very capable of providing you the best in care. If you wish to find a new physician, the Harris County Medical Society can help you begin your search by giving you the names of physicians in the area accepting new patients. I thank you for your loyalty and confidence in me and my staff over the years. We wish you good health in the years ahead. Your medical records are confidential and a copy can be transferred to another doctor or released to you or to another person you designate only with your permission. If you plan to continue with this office, you will not need to do anything. If you choose to see a different physician, you may use a transfer authorization letter and your records will be quickly transferred to the new physician. Sincerely, Nicola Perone, M.D.

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Celebrate the Miracle A New Hope By Frank Richard Coats, Pastor St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church We have a new hope because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. That is the central message of the Christian faith this Easter. We have trouble believing it, even now. Even his followers had trouble believing it, too. But when we really get hold of this, something so signiﬁcant as this, it can change our lives, just as it did theirs. Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Death has no victory. And what can compare with that?

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In the Resurrection stories of the Gospels, there is one disciple common to all of them. Mary Magdalene. She is a mysterious figure, present – in each of the Gospel accounts – on the happenings of that day. Early in the morning on the first day of the week, after the Passover was over, Mary Magdalene come to the tomb. She was coming to honor the man she believed to be the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One. He had talked about a relationship with God that was one of love, he even used an affectionate name for God – Abba or Daddy. He worked miracles. She was a Jew. One of the chosen people, the people of Abraham. The Lord promised Abraham his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. They lived in oppression, under the Roman government. Their identity was controlled by the religious authorities, who had become corrupt and used their positions as points of power. Jesus openly challenged both of these ruling powers. Corrupt rulers then and now depend on threats and secrecy for their power. And it was the chief priests and Pharisees who came at night to arrest Jesus, with temple police and soldiers, being led there by his disciple Judas Iscariot. These representatives of God took him to the Roman authorities and demanded he be killed. Jesus told Pilate his kingdom was not of this world, and that his followers would not use violence. When Pilate did not want to kill Jesus, the priests threatened him, saying Jesus said he was king of the Jews and they had no king but Caesar. Therefore they betrayed the Lord their God, and declared their primary allegience to the state, in order to have Jesus killed. And he was killed, and it was brutal. And it was Passover, and the Sabbath. Mary Magdalene knew all this as she left in the early morning to go to the tomb. When she arrived she saw that the stone at the entrance of the cave had been moved. She ran to get Peter and the disciple Jesus loved. They ran back, and looked in the tomb and there was no body. Scripture says the two disciples believed, but it doesn’t say they believed Jesus was raised from the dead. Maybe they just believed the tomb was empty. Whatever they believed, they went home. Mary Magdalene was left alone, perhaps more alone than before. Jesus was dead; the people who represented God had him killed; one of her friends and his disciples had betrayed him; the body had been moved and the men she hoped would be with her seemed to have fled. Why would God have turned away? How could God let this happen? How could the evil of others, the corruption of others, be allowed to lead to Jesus’ death? How could God have abandoned her in this way? She wept. She looked into the tomb and saw two angels in white, one at the head and one at the feet, of the place where the body of Jesus had been. Let’s hear again from Scripture Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him,“Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her,“Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do no hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples,“I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her. How could God have turned away from Mary? God did not. In John’s Gospel there are many themes – there is light and darkness, and there is good and evil, forgiveness and sin. There is the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world. Jesus came to a world made by God and a world corrupted by evil. That’s the world Jesus was born into, and that’s the world we live in now. This is a world of sin-dominated values – people sell out their values for profit. We lie to get ahead. People love darkness more than light, as Scripture says in the beginning of John’s Gospel. We’ll rationalize it: that’s the way to get ahead; that’s the way the game is played. Jesus proclaimed a different kingdom, the kingdom of God, a world

where there is a hope and power beyond our circumstances, Jesus did not trust us – Scripture said he did not entrust himself to his believers, because he knew all people. He entrusted himself to the care of a loving God he called Abba. He said he was the good shepherd, his sheep knew his voice. Mary Magdalene knew him when she heard him say her name. He sent her to tell the others he was risen. She became the ﬁrst evangelist of the Resurrection, she proclaimed a new hope – when everything seemed lost, there was a new hope. Christ gives us new hope wherever we ﬁnd ourselves. Some of you may never have entrusted your life to Christ, and today may be the day. Some of you may have once done something like that, but after a while it may have just seemed silly. “Of course you need to lie to get ahead. Of course you need to take care of number one, yourself, at the expense of all others.” we might say. There is no day that is not the right day to acknowledge our sin and seek forgiveness from Christ – but Easter, oh Easter – this is a good day. We have a new hope, because Jesus rose from the dead.

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OBITUARIES

NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS

Rita J. Barrow-Poling, 60, died March 15. She was born Oct. 8, 1952. A memorial service was held March 24, at Oaks Christian Church.

St. James ELCA observes Holy Week

Adriana Hessina Benard, died March 18. Funeral services were held March 21, at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughter, Carmen Birchﬁeld; and sons Charles and Gerald Benard. Cecilia Victoria Billimek, died March 16. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 19 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Leon Billimek; daughter, Carol Poenisch; son, James Billimek; and sister, Betty Welle. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial donations may be made in honor of Cecilia V. Billimek to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Building Fund. Ronald Edward Caradine, 69, died March 20. He was born April 29, 1943. Funeral services were held March 24 at Heights Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Caradine; stepchildren Donna Gotte, Matt Broome, Mark Broome and John Broome; mother, Lucille Caradine; daughters, Dawn, Tammy and Wendy; and sister, Susan Caradine. Maudria May Douglas, 72, died March 11. Funeral services were held March 23 in Marie’s Chapel at O.W. Wiley Mortuary. Jose Humberto Gonzalez, 83, died March 16. He was born May 17, 1929, in Monterrey, Mexico. Arrangements are entrusted to Heights Funeral Home. Frances Marie Smith Hood, 88, died March 14. She was born July 10, 1924. Funeral services were held March 23 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Concepcion Huerta (nee Paredes) “Conchita”, 78, died March 14. She was born May 16, 1934. Funeral services were held March 20 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include her ﬁve children: Maria Arredondo, Rebecca Chestnut, Rafael Huerta Jr., Ruth Huerta-Villegas, Rita R. Huerta, two brothers and two sisters. Florence Bernice Melde, 83, died March 23. Florence was born Nov. 29,

1929. Funeral services were held March 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include her sisters Frances R. Tiemann and Marie A. Melde. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 306 East 15th St., Houston, Texas 77008 or Lutheran World Relief, 700 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 (800-597-5972) lwr@lwr.org.

Joseph C. Mooney, Jr., 79, died recently. He was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Mart, Texas. Funeral services were held March 19 at Terrace United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty; and sons Mitchell and Russell. William “Bill” Seiler, 84, died March 20. He was born Oct. 28, 1928. Arrangements are entrusted to Heights Funeral Home. Carl Jay Serres, 74, died March 20. He was born Feb. 2, 1939. Funeral services were held at Klein Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Luann Ludwick Serres; sons Greg and Brad Serres; daughter Deann Jahns; and brother Robert Serres. Mary Ann Smith, 83, died March 13. She was born Nov. 13, 1929. She is a graduate of Reagan High School’s class of 1948. Mary is survived by her sister Betty; daughter Sandra Flinn; and son Gerald Smith. Lee Sparacino, 90, died recently. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 25 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Gladys; and children Leanna, Leslie, Chuck and Jack. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests donations to Boys and Girls Country at BoysandGirlsCountry.org or 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley, TX 77447. Joe Ernest Villarreal, 81, died March 24. He was born Dec. 15, 1931. He is

survived by his wife of 61 years, Elia Cisneros Villarreal; son Joe Villarreal; daughter Donna Ann Villarreal; and sister Paula Cabrera. Joe was a 1951 graduate of Reagan High School and a 1959 graduate of University of Texas. He was also a veteran of the US Navy, where he served in the Korean War.

Billy Whitﬁeld, 57, died March 17. Funeral services were held March 23 at O.W. Wiley Funeral Home. DeAnn Wrobel, 77, died March 24. She was born on June 28, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services were held March 28 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Ricky Wrobel.

St. James Church ELCA will observe Holy Week with a Good Friday Community Service at noon March 29, and an Easter Sunday bilingual worship service with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. March 31. A light reception will follow each service. All are welcome. St. James will hold its sixth annual Egg’stravaganza camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30; and Easter Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with Worship Service participation followed by an Awards Ceremony and Easter Egg Hunt. The camp is open to children pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade. Planned activities include stories, crafts, cookie decorating, and music. Cost per child is two cans of food which will be donated to the MANNA Food Pantry. Lunch will be provided. Registration forms can be obtained by calling the church office or by e-mail. St. James is led by the ministry team of Rev. Raymond LeBlanc and Aura Suarez, minister of outreach. St. James ELCA is located at 1602 W. 43rd St. Call the church office at 713-686-1577, or e-mail stjameshouston@aol.com for information.

Celebrate Easter activities at St. Mark’s

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will have a Service of Light to observe the ﬁnal days of Lent at 7 p.m. March 30. On Easter Sunday, there will be a 7 a.m. Sunrise Worship with Baptism, followed at 8:30 a.m. with Easter Anthem. Breakfast will be served. An Easter egg hunt will be at 9:45 a.m. after the Easter service. There will also be professional photography by Tracy Smith. The cost for photos are $5, with proceeds donated to St. Mark’s Methodist Missions. At 10:50 a.m., there will be Easter worship with Brass and Timpani. St. Mark’s UMC is located at 600 Pecore. Call 713-861-3104 or visit the website at www.smumc.org for information.

St. Matthew’s Easter egg hunt features live bunnies

An Easter egg hunt will be 10 a.m. March 30. Parents are asked to bring a camera for pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny. A couple of real live bunnies will be visiting for the children to pet. Refreshments will be served. The Youth will lead an early morning, 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service. Regular Sunday morning worship and Children’s Church will start at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday School. Wednesday evenings offer a Prayer and Praise Service at 6:30 p.m., a time for quiet meditation, prayer and Holy Communion. For information, visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org or call 713-697-0671. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. at Crosstimbers.

Musicians perform Easter Sunday at Heights Christian

Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) welcomes the community to experience special music by outstanding musicians to celebrate Easter Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. regular service. Houston Symphony violinist Rodica Gonzalez with pianist Will Appleby will perform. Vocalist will be Michael Esterheld and Frances Callender. Sermon will be by Herschel Moore, Pastor. The church is located at 1703 Heights Blvd. For information, call 713861-0016.

St. Andrew’s to observe Easter

Holy Saturday Vigil will be 7:30 p.m. March 30. Easter Sunday services are 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is located at 1819 Heights Blvd. Call 713-861-5596 or visit www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org for information.

vehicles are welcome. The cost to pre-register is $10 per vehicle ($20 the day of the show). To register, contact cruisin4christssumc@yahoo.com or call the church office. Admission to the show is free. Boy Scouts Troop 604 will sell barbeque lunches for $5 each. Proceeds from the show will benefit Church World Services. St. Stephen’s UMC is located at 2003 W. 43rd St., between T. C. Jester Boulevard and Donna Bell. Rev. Kevin Otto is the pastor. For information, call the office at 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org.

Easter celebrations at Lazybrook Baptist

The Easter Eggstravaganza for children through ﬁfth-grade, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon March 30. There will be games, crafts, refreshments, moonwalk and an Easter egg hunt. A 7 a.m. Sunrise Service will be held at Jaycee Park, located on Seamist and Grovewood, followed by 8 a.m. breakfast at the church. Bible Study begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 10:45 a.m. morning worship. Lazybrook Baptist Church is located at 1822 W. 18th St. Call the church ofﬁce at 713-864-1470 for information.

Easter activities for children at Trinity Episcopal

The Great Vigil of Easter on March 30 is the climactic service of the church year. The service will begin at 8 p.m. outside in the Bishop’s Garden with the kindling of the Paschal Candle. Easter Sunday services will be at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. At 10:15 a.m., children will gather in the Bishop’s Garden to receive bouquets for the Flowering of the Cross and procession into the church. The annual parish photo will be taken after the 10:30 a.m. service, followed by an Easter egg hunt outside the Holman Street gate of the Abbot Garden. The Trinity Ensemble will perform at 12:30 p.m., joined by a magniﬁcent brass choir, bassist Jim Kalson and drummer Rob Kazenel. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1015 Holman St. Call 713-5284100 or visit the website at www.trinitymidtown.org.

Spring Cleaning at Oaks Presbyterian

Oaks Presbyterian Church will be having a garage/bake sale from 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, April 6. Multiple families have donated furniture, clothing and household items. Starting April 3, there will be Bible study on the 13 disciples, and Rev. Noelie Day will be continuing her sermon series on the 13 disciples. Bible study is held from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the fellowship hall. All that is needed is a Bible. Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. Oaks Presbyterian Church is located at 1576 Chantilly Lane. Call 713682-2556 or visit www.oakspresbyterian.org for information.

Cultural Art Series at All Saints Catholic

The All Saints Cultural Art Series presents the Houston Tuesday Musical Club’s musicale titled, “It’s a Small World” featuring mezzo-soprano Sonja Bruzauskas, pianist Roy Wylie and the Trio Oriens. This event is at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, and also features music from around the world. The Heights Women’s Chorus Festival will perform at 4:30 p.m. April 14. Featured will be the Moores School Women’s Chorus, Friendswood High School Varsity Women’s Chorus and Houston Girls Chorus. All Saints Catholic Church is located at 215 E. 10th. Call 832-641-6319 Ad # 37415 for information or email inquiries to eduarturo_c@yahoo.com.

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Church Guide

Oaks Presbyterian Church

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided

Ministering to the Oak Forest Community since 1948 Reverend Noelie Day

Grace United Methodist Church “The Heart of the Heights”

1245 Heights Blvd.

Sunday School . . . . . . . 9:30 AM Sunday Worship . . . . . 10:45 AM Nursery Provided

(713) 682-2556 1576 Chantilly @ Piney Woods

Reverend Hill Johnson, Pastor

713 862-8883

Food Pantry, Thurs. 2-4:30 PM www.graceintheheights.org

First Baptist Church Heights Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday 6:00pm Friday Youth 6:00pm Sunday School 9:30 am

Nursery Provided Spirit Led Worship 713-861-3102 201 E. 9th St. • Houston TX 77007

4040 Watonga • 713-688-5227 Reverend John Cain, Pastor

Gospel Truth Church

Preschool Program • Mon. - Fri. 9-2 p.m. www.gethsemanelutheran.org

Member of MANNA

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1216 Bethlehem at Ella Blvd. (713) 688-7761 Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship10:45 AM

Sunday 10:30 am Worship and The Word Children’s Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Life Equip classes for all ages

1624 W 34th • 713-686-7689 www.gospeltruthchurch.org

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GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:15 a.m.

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VISITING GRAVES

ast summer during a family reunion my parents, my brothers, and my sister and I, along with the children and in-laws, took a short excursion to the cemetery to visit some family gravesites. My parents grew up in the same small town, and all four of my grandparents’ graves are there, as well as the plots of extended family. All of my grandparents, and all of their siblings (my great aunts and uncles), are now gone, and so there is no denying the fact that my parents’ generation will be the next to “make the journey home,” as it were. When my paternal grandfather died, I distinctly remember having the realization of how important it was for there to be an afterlife, because I really wanted to see him again. As we get older and lose more of our family we realize that we have family in two different realms, the here and the hereafter. None of us knows exactly what awaits us after death. That is just not part of the cosmic plan. Going to the family graves, especially in the company of your family, with all of the generations present, conrms that life does indeed go on, and provides hope and comfort that those who have gone before us await our homecoming. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” ~ John 14:1-2 ~

Sunday SundayWorship WorshipServices Service at 8:30am & 11:00am 10:45 am

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Freshman phenom leading the Spartans Randle has a no-hitter and one-hitter so far this season by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

Scarborough High freshman pitcher Titus Randle has pitched a no-hitter, a one-hitter and a three-hitter this season. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

For Scarborough High freshman pitcher Titus Randle, playing sports extends beyond simply having a good time. “It keeps me out of trouble,” Randle said. “I play sports to prepare for college.” Randle, 15, was a varsity wide receiver for the Spartans and played guard for the SHS boys basketball team.

The star pitcher would like to attend Oklahoma State University, but he’s got plenty of highlights ahead before he starts striking out Big 12 batters in Stillwater, Okla. After Randle threw a three-hitter in six innings of a 13-11 loss to Booker T. Washington on March 20, an Eagles player walked by just before the freshman got on the bus back to Scarborough. “Good pitching, 1-3,” Randle said. “You know you threw 130 pitches.” It’s true, but Randle, one of six freshmen who starts for Scarborough, would rather defer the compliments to his teammates. “The team really helped me with (the no-hitter),” he said. “We were hitting well and ﬁelding well. (In the one-hitter), the only hit was a home run. We just played right the whole game.” Furr is the favorite to win Class 3A-District 23, while Scarborough

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borough head baseball coach Jayson Merren said. “He’s a competitor on the mound and has velocity.” Randle moved to Houston from He’s just got a live arm. Lake Charles, La. in 2006 and credits He’s a competitor on the Major League Baseball’s Urban Youth with helping him develop mound and has velocity. Academy as a player. In addition to learning the game, Randle and UYA teammates got a • SHS baseball coach Jayson Merren chance to stand on the ﬁeld at Minute Maid Park during the National Anthem. Among Randle’s goals for this seaand Booker T. Washington are comson are pitching at least two more peting for second place. The Sparno-hitters, “to get a pretty good battans will host Furr on Friday and face ting average and no errors.” Washington in a rematch on April 19. The Spartans reached the postseaThe top three teams advance to the son last spring and should get back postseason. this year. It won’t be long, Randle Randle is expected to continue said, before the freshmen develop playing a role in the team’s success. into district championship contendHe’s the team’s ace, along with senior ers.” Daniel Rios. “When we develop,” he said. “we’ll “He’s just got a live arm,” Scarbe a real good team.”

HISD, put some varsity district games on campus... Why don’t Houston Independent School District varsity athletic teams play district games on their home campus? It’s an issue that some fans don’t understand. Coaches comprehend the circumstances of why they play at neutral sites such as Barnett, Butler and Delmar-Tusa, but they may wish their teams could play in front of a campus audience. HISD Director of Athletics Marmion Dambrino said “it could be a possibility” for teams to occasionally play district varsity home games on campus. She added that there has to be equity in scheduling. For example, if Waltrip High’s volleyball team hosted Reagan, then Reagan would have to host Waltrip in the second round of district competition. “I think it would be great,” Reagan High head volleyball coach Greg Gibson said. “There’s more school spirit. It would be like it is in the suburbs -- more fans and more intense rivalries. Our gym is called The Dog Pound for a reason. It’s very loud.” Still, Gibson said that playing on-campus home district games was a “nice wish.” It would be nice for certain games to be played on campus, and if coaches advocate MICHAEL for it, perhaps it could happen. But there are a great deal of challenges to SUDHALTER overcome first. “The safety and security of fans is of the utmost importance,” Dambrino said. “In many instances, the gymnasiums won’t hold the crowds, and that becomes a safety issue.” In the current setup, HISD police officers and security officials patrol Barnett, Butler and Delmar-Tusa for the entire day’s slate of games. Hiring police and security for numerous campuses becomes a challenge for the district in a time when money is already tight. Athletic trainers are present at each of the three HISD athletic complexes to provide additional sports medicine resources to student-athletes. That wouldn’t be possible at each of the HISD’s campuses, but that doesn’t render hosting district varsity games on campus impossible. All HISD coaches, Dambrino said, are certified in CPR and First Aid, which means their presence alone meets the standard. The current HISD Athletics set up is a high school version of revenue sharing. The schools pay a set fee for transportation and game officials for district games. Equipment and uniforms are purchased on the ticket revenue and concession sales from the three athletic sites. So, one school could sell out Delmar-Tusa Stadium while another one barely draws 100 people, and they’ll still receive the same amount of revenue. When it comes to University Interscholastic League (UIL) playoff games, the district pays all of the costs, but the UIL keeps 16 percent of the ticket sales. When HISD schools host Junior Varsity and Freshmen games -- all at home campuses -- booster clubs can sell concessions to raise

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The Reagan High girls soccer team qualified for the playoffs despite a season filled with injuries and obstacles (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Deﬁning perseverance Reagan girls overcome tough season to reach playoffs; falls to Friendswood Monday night by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

UIL Class 4A Soccer Playoﬀs

Learning a different perspective can be helpful in the long run. That’s one of the lessons that the Reagan High girls soccer team learned this season. The Lady Bulldogs were accustomed to leading the Class 4A-District 21 standings, for the past half-decade. Last week, Reagan secured a trip to the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over Austin at Delmar-Tusa Stadium in both teams’ regular season ﬁnale. Sophomore Melany Estrada scored the lone goal on assist from junior Jasmine Avalos. “(The goal) allowed me to play one more time with my seniors and my friends,” Estrada said. Reaching the postseason was a big accomplishment, considering the obstacles that RHS overcame this season.

Bi-District Round Boys Reagan 1, Friendswood 1 (FHS wins shootout) Scarborough 1, Richmond Foster 0 Girls Friendswood 8, Reagan 0 George Ranch 10, Scarborough 0 “It was extremely big,” RHS junior defender Maria Santos said. “We’ve been ﬁghting for this the whole season. We gave it 110 percent, and we made it.” Senior Goalkeeper Naomi Huerta, who record- Reagan High senior goalkeeper Naomi Huerta, ed a shutout in the Austin game, said the team a tri-captain for the Lady Bulldogs, recorded a

shutout last week. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wholesalers Permit by Texas Top Shelf LLC, dba: Paisano Imports, to be located at 2500 Central Parkway, # S, Houston, Harris County, Texas. Ofﬁcer of said company, Delton Gerdes, managing member.

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Dependable Citywide Service

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Lost our lease! Closing March 31st!

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• Grooming • Boarding • Pet Supplies 9900 N. Houston Rosslyn

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MYTIBURGER IS NOW HIRING

COMMERCIAL LAWN SERVICE 713-861-4277 NEEDS EXPERIENCED WORKERS for landscape crew. FullANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED to time. 713-680-1301. (S) (4-6) volunteer at no kill animal shelter in the Heights. Download volunHiring experienced teer application at www.nokill1. Grill Cook - Fry Person org or visit us in person at 107 E. Lunch Mon-Sat 9am-3pm 22nd Street, Tuesday-Saturday, �� noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to Apply in person �� 5 p.m. (TF)

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DRIVERS: Regional flatbed. Home every weekend. 40-45 CPM. First seat sign on bonus. Class A CDL required. 800-9927863, x 185. (4-6)

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Class A CDL DRIVERS

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2217 W. 34th, Ste. A.

PETS /FOR LIVESTOCK SALE

Mobile Pet Spa

ALTERATIONS: Reasonable. Pick up and delivery. Charlotte, 713-694-0003. (TF)

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PETS /FOR LIVESTOCK SALE

SALE PETS /FOR LIVESTOCK

Haute Dawgs

HELP WANTED

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REPUBLIC ARMS

House Keys $ 25

SALE PETS /FOR LIVESTOCK

SEWING

ADULT CARE

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE - HEIGHTS: 521 E. 25th. Thursday, March 28; Friday, March 29. Several families. Thanks for reading The Leader.

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FREE ESTIMATES – 17 Yrs. Exp.

(281) 948-4879

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