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Barbecue with Staying Power at Pizzitola’s Pizzitola’s wasn’t always known for its spareribs. In fact, Pizzitola’s wasn’t always known as Pizzitola’s. While the banner currently draped outside the restaurant touts a recent thirty year anniversary, its history began many decades before that. “This was some of the best brisket in town,” said current owner Jerry Pizzitola, who inherited a love of barbecue from his father. “My dad couldn’t pass up any barbecue place. He’d stop anywhere.” Eventually his father’s hankering for pit-smoked meats led them both to an East Texas-style barbecue joint run by John Davis and his wife, Leila. The place had garnered quite a following since its inception in 1935, though imminent domain and the construction of Interstate 10 threatened to put an end to the Davis’ dream for good. Transportation advancements notwithstanding, the good people of Houston still wanted their brisket, and so John Davis obliged by relocating his barbecue restaurant – and the pits he cooked on –

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to its current location at 1703 Shepherd Dr. “[Davis] just broke [the pits] down and rebuilt them,” said Jerry.

From all accounts, including Davis’ daughter’s – whom Jerry leases the business from – the bricks in the two hickoryﬁred pits are remnants of the

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The popular Vietnamese-style crawfish joint, LA Crawfish, is definitely moving into the neighborhood soon. A recent post on their Facebook page announced they would be opening a 3,600square-foot location (their third), mid-May. The address is 6439 W. 43rd St. - the space formerly occupied by Fornos of Italy. A sign on the door is soliciting employees for the location. Interested parties should call 832-964-4489 for more information.

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Oak Forest residents Christina Logan, left, and Kelli Johnson wanted sweetFrog to be the kind of place their kids Caden and Evan would enjoy. (Photo Betsy Denson)

committed to leading this community. We wanted to do something for them and their children. It was important to us that people could walk here after dinner if they wanted to.” The 2,100 square foot store scheduled to open the end of May was designed to be a neighborhood hangout. Inside capacity is 50 and because they have the anchor location at The Shops at Oak Forest, there will be a patio area outside with big and little Adirondack chairs. There’s a separate room with a television and Wi-Fi for birthday parties or children’s

story hours. Logan envisions students – like son Caden – coming to do homework there after school or local groups using it for a meeting space. “Because we live here, this is what we would want,” said Logan. “We’ll have the Texans playing on Sunday.” Details like changing stations in both the men’s and women’s restrooms and a big sink outside the bathrooms for washing hands and faces were important for the two moms. “We want people to come as a family,” said Logan. The hired staff are almost

ington Corridor and beyond now have a new watering hole to wet their whistles. Beer Market Co. Kitchen + Bar is now serving up a huge variety of craft brews, wine and food in their space at 920 Studemont. Houstonia Magazine had a ﬁrst look at the gastropub and found it “turning out some impressive food” as well as attracting a wide variety of clientele.

Ninja Ramen Slinging Ramen on Washington Ave

Though ninjas are supposed to be stealth, presumably the owners of Ninja Ramen (4219 Washington Ave) want their restaurant to be more visible than its namesake now that it’s oﬃcially open. The restaurant recently posted a not-so-secret announcement

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Carlton Gould, Christine Lewis, Jerry Pizzitola and David Reynosa are all part of the Pizzitola team. (Photo by Amber Ambrose)

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This sweet spot is hoppin’ For Oak Forest resident and Assistant Harris County District Attorney Kelli Johnson, her role as co-owner of the new sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt at 1214 W. 43rd Street, will be a nice counterbalance to her job prosecuting criminal cases. A self-proclaimed sweets addict, she jokes, “I love that my biggest decision here will be helping somebody choose between Oreos and Cookie Dough.” Co-owner Christina Logan, a vice president at Mac Haik Realty LLC, considers herself a connoisseur of frozen yogurt and a staunch believer in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood. So once she and Johnson visited a sweetFrog Yogurt franchise in Johnson’s hometown of Sulphur Springs – and learned of their community-minded business model - it was not a big leap for them to undertake the joint endeavor. “We sold a house and had some money,” said Logan. “We’d rather invest in ourselves than in the stock market.” Their location was a no-brainer for Logan, who’s been in the area with Johnson for six years. “We think that 77018 and 77092 are the best zip codes in the city. Everywhere we go we meet people

soned – so to speak – by years of building a relationship with his predecessor, John Davis (who has since passed away). “I would come here in the time of day when there wasn’t much going on and sit and talk to him,” said Jerry. “I’d ask questions, but there was no way he would show us the kitchen. It was like a secret in there.” While that secret was eventually exposed, there’s no

the legacy of John Davis’ original handiwork lives on. Pizzitola’s still cooks briskets on those historic pits, but when Jerry took over the business in 1983, he added some of his own touches. “The ribs and chicken that we’ve put together here were my great grandmother’s,” explains Jerry. “All we use to season them are salt and pepper, but over a period of time, the bricks built up seasoning from all those generations of hickory smoke.” Pizzitola himself was sea-

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on their Facebook page (May 9) stating “It’s a secret, but we are open!” In subsequent comments, they also divulge dinner service ends at 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on the weekends and are closed Mondays.

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Lillo & Ella Getting Close

Chef Kevin Naderi’s second restaurant - his first is the critically acclaimed Roost in Montrose - Lillo & Ella at 2307 Ella Blvd has scheduled a friends-and-familystyle lunch and dinner this week. The casual invitation-only meals are traditionally used by staff as a trial run before the official opening, which means it won’t be long until the public will have access to the restaurant.

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The concept behind Warehouse Bar & Chill was to fit into the mostly industrial side of W. 11th St. (3311 W. 11th St.) in the building that was formerly the vacant Country Kitchen. Managing Partner Charles Canales came up with the conceptual and interior design that exudes a modern feel to appeal to people in the Heights. Canales’ concept includes a menu that has fresh, locally sourced ingredients served with an American flare. The menu is printed daily, featuring seasonal items that will change in accordance with the season. There is a chalkboard just past the hostess stand that identifies the local vendors they are utilizing. They also grind all their own beef so that it is always fresh and is never frozen. “We want to try to get picky eaters to come out of their comfort zone,” said Canales. In addition to locally sourced foods, Warehouse Bar & Chill also has a full liquor bar that produces featured specialty drinks as well as a tap wall that offers an array of local craft beer options. One of the neatest features at Warehouse Bar & Chill is that there are USB outlets at each of the booths and at the bar, so you can charge your phone instead of having to leave. There is also a private room with a smart television, which is perfect for business meetings and mixers. “We’re proud of the fact that we took this eye sore and changed it so that it adds to the the neighborhood,” said co-owner Mario Anzaldua. Warehouse Bar & Chill is dog and bike friendly and there are two giant garage doors that open up to the large outdoor patio that can seat 100. They will never be short on parking with over 100 parking spaces. Both noted that parking was important because it is one of the things that other Heights venues are lacking. Anzaldua has been in the bar business for 30 years and is now taking a different path. “I thought life would slow down, so I opened a restaurant with friends,” said Anzaldua. Warehouse Bar & Chill will be introducing a weekend brunch menu.

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mystery as to whether or not Pizzitola’s has staying power. A large part of that has to do with the people manning those storied pits as well as the kitchen. Pit masters Carlton Gould and David Reynosa have been at it for the last thirty years. Supporting them in the kitchen is Christine Lewis, who’s also been around since before Jerry even ofﬁcially took the reigns. Jerry explains that he was given Lewis’ name and phone number from a mutual acquaintance. When he called Lewis for the ﬁrst time, he told her, “You don’t know me, but a friend gave me your phone number. In a month or two I’m going to open up a barbecue place, would you like a job?” Lucky for him, she responded, “Yeah, that’s sounds good.” When Jerry expressed his interest in meeting her to talk about the position, they realized she was literally just across the street from him at that moment. They met immediately and Lewis has never looked back. “The crazy part is that she’s still here,” said Jerry, laughing. And lucky for barbecue lovers across the city, so is Pizzitola’s.

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Of sweetFrog’s 80 flavors, Johnson said “there are literally thousands of combinations.” The sweetFrog mascots Cookie and Scoop will also play a role at the store, on merchandise and elsewhere. General manager Victoria Logan, is Christina’s sister and a former regional manager of Orange Leaf in Cypress. Logan and Johnson look forward to putting the finishing touches on the store in time for the May 31 “GOOF OFF” Summer Block Party from 2-6 p.m. at The Shops at Oak Forest, with a petting zoo, video game truck, local art, dance performances and much more. A percentage of sweetFrog’s event sales on May 31 will benefit Local Fire Station #13. There is also an area-wide uniform drive that will provide

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�� Review: Hughie’s Tavern & Grille �� Leader Eater and the Co-Pilot went by the Montrose gem Roost a few weeks ago (which is now in my top three restaurants in the city). We were sitting on the picnic tables outside the quaint neighborhood eatery and got our drink orders taken by the place’s visionary restaurateur, Kevin Naderi. The small talk moved to the gist of his new joint over on this end of town, Lillo & Ella. It’s going to have an Asian bent, he said, because of the slim pickings for the genre in the Heights area. Leader Eater has bemoaned the same sentiment in this space in the past, particularly irked that a city with such rich Vietnamese culinary roots has not branched out into the northern reaches of Houston. But before Lillo & Ella helps with our gastronomic void, Hughie’s has heeded the call. The new spot on 18th on the west side of Ella Boulevard isn’t what you would call a tour de Vietnamese food force. After all, it’s a Vietnamese Grille with Pho noticeably absent. That’s just fine, though, because it’s the meat over an open flame kind of Vietnamese that fits perfectly with the place’s other pursuit - a burger slinging, craft beer pouring tavern. I’m not going to lie, it’s a little unorthodox - Chicken Fried Steak nestled beside Spicy Lemongrass Tofu; a wood paneled neighborhood beer joint pumping out mad tasty Rice Platters.

Leader Eater enjoyed Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille, 1802 W. 18th St.

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That’s what the Co-Pilot went with when we got takeout recently. She got the insider tip to go with a shrimp and pork combination, a double shot of grilled goodness scattered in with fresh green onions, cucumbers, lettuce and peanuts all on a bed of steaming white rice. The menu provides single toppings but Leader Eater suggests bringing two of them together. Leader Eater was drawn to the Salt-N-Pepper

Short Ribs and they did not disappoint. The lightly-seasoned batter was nicely fried on the ribs but short ribs will bring you substantial pieces of straight fat. So you’ll get a couple of bites of deep fried gristle, which is mouth-watering if you know what’s coming. I couldn’t turn down the two-for Banh Mi offering from Hughie’s, which comes in at a grand total of eight bucks. I knocked out a Grilled Pork Vietnamese sammie after the

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Asparagus Speciali at Piatto By Amber Ambrose amber@amberambrose.com

Sometimes a ﬂash of genius is all it takes to make a masterpiece. Such is the case with Piatto Ristorante’s Asparagus Speciali, a combination of lightly breaded and fried asparagus spears topped with jumbo lump crabmeat that’s been tossed in a white wine butter sauce. “Before we opened up our Galleria location (in June of 2001), my wife and I were playing with menu ideas,” says Piatto’s owner John Carrabba. “My wife asked me to bring home some jumbo lump crabmeat and some white wine butter sauce. It was during the construction of the restaurant and I was full of dust, but I brought home the ingredients like she asked. I basically took a shower and came out and said, ‘What in the heck smells so good?’ She had come up with the appetizer in the time it took for me to shower. It was a magic moment.” Though it only took a few minutes for Carrabba’s wife, Janice, to throw together a now-iconic Houston dish, its reputation for deliciousness has developed over many years. Guests like Leader reader Lorraine Cherry, who suggested the dish, have been ordering it as fast as Piatto’s Galleria location could serve it up since the restaurant opened in 2001, but now a new neigh-

‘Great Taste’ raises money for All Saints Church The Great Taste of the Heights will go from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St. Pre-sale tickets are available for $25, and a ticket will allow the opportunity to sample food from all of the participating restaurants. Children older than 10 will have need their own ticket, while children younger than 10 may share with their parents. There won’t be any outside beverages permitted at the event. The proceeds from the community food festival, featuring numerous Heights-based restaurants, will beneﬁt the church, said Kerry Mooney, organizer of the event. The all-volunteer event began as a church bazaar and gradually became a celebration of the restaurants in the Heights area. Participating restaurants include BB’s, Beaver’s, Benjy’s, Boomtown Coﬀee, Cavatore Italian Restaurant, Chatter’s Cafe & Bistro, City Oven, Funky Chicken, Fusion Taco, Happy Fatz, Heights General Store, Good Dog Hot Dog, J. Black’s, Lola, MAX’s Wine Dive, Piatto Ristorante, Pinks Pizza, Ruggles Green, Tacos A Go-Go, What’s Up Cupcake, Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co.

ribs. A Banh Mi can be one of the best selection of sandwich out there when the roll is just right and the toppings all line up. Hughie’s has that kind of Banh Mi - just enough of the grilled pork, crusty but not stale bread and a killer medley in the middle - pickled veggies, cucumbers, cilantro and some slick Vietnamese mayo. Even though we called this one in and picked it up, I got a ﬂavor of the place when I posted up to the bar and pulled back on a pint before my bagged up order came out. It’s the kind of joint I’ll be back to, with local brew on wall and sports on its TVs. But the true test of Hughie’s value came the day after when Leader Eater pulled the second Banh Mi out of the fridge - this one a combo of shrimp, pork, beef and chicken. Even coming off the shelf, the sandwich was better than the majority of fresh Banh Mi’s being sold around town. Welcome to the neighborhood Hughie’s.

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• Sprinkler Systems • Drainage Systems • Design • Installation • Service & Repair We specialize in Sprinkler Repair

Gardening Makeover Specialists Heights Resident

Lic.# 4876 Joseph Frusco Consultant

(832) 435-8685

www.fruscolandscaping.com

U S Tree Experts

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FRANK ZENIL

713-681-4079 • 713-410-4265

LUXURY LAWNS

Lawn Maintenance Landscape & Design Sprinklers/Drainage Systems Free Estimates 20 yrs. exp.

CVL

713-688-4244 David Bartula

COMPLETE TREE SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

• Removal • Trimming/shaping • Stump Removal • Stump Damage

Licensed Insured Victor Corona 713-922-8168

MOWER PARTS AND SUPPLY

Spring Maintenance Service Special $39.95 + tax 4560 W 34TH ST @ MANGUM NEXT TO FIESTA TACOS

713-686-8306

TREE CARE

PROFESSIONALS

Comm.-Res. • Trimming • Removal • Stump Grinding • Planting • Pruning • Trash Hauling Free Estimate • Insured Lino 281-704-6828

JAMES

7 DAYS

AUTOS & TRUCKS 2000 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CARTIER: Only 47,800 miles, beige, excellent condition. $5,800. Original owner. 713-252-6363. (5-31)

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Upgrades, Installation, Conguration (Virus-Removal) Home - NetWorking

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2001 DODGE RAM, SILVER SHORT BED: V6, 5-speed. See on Craigslist. 45k miles. $3,000. 713-585-6889.

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WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)

ADULT CARE

A long established automotive repair and maintenance facility with strong community ties, is now interviewing. We are looking for a friendly peopleoriented individual to join our team. This sales/management position requires someone who is honest, ethical, a self-starter, and a strong leader. We want someone who is passionate about the automotive business and wants to make this their career. The right candidate will cultivate long term relationships with our clients and be professional in working with our great technicians and owners. Solid communication skills, being procedure oriented, having a good driving record, and strong computer skills are a must. This job requires someone who can work gracefully under pressure, since the job involves multi-tasking and frequent interactions with many people. If you have a strong desire to succeed and are looking for a long term career, don’t let this opportunity pass you.

713-686-6622

713.686.6622

www.drive4ewwylie.com

Only ONE position available for the right person Our business is growing and we need you!

2217 W. 34th, Ste. A.

ASK FOR

Call 855-826-6593 888-884-4292

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Call Wednesdays- INTERVIEW Friday

THE FOAM STORE

FOAM store

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CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fundraisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281-217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark. (TF)

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• Cutting • Trimming • Topping • Stump Grinding • Pruning • Flower Beds • Mulch • Clean Free Est.

832-434-7101

RON'S YARD SERVICE Great work at competitive prices!

• Mow • Edge • Weedeat • Fertilize Ask for Ronnie

281-468-2158

Gilbert’s Landscape Lawn Care

Mowing • Edging • Blowing Flower Bedding • Fertilizing

TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING

FREE ESTIMATES – 17 Yrs. Exp.

(281) 948-4879

• Landscape Design & Installation • Maintenance • Irrigation • Drainage • Lighting • Pool Design & Installation We accept all major Credit Cards

Wilber’s Tree Service Complete Tree Service

w Trimming w Pruning w Topping w Removal w Stump Grinding Comm. Res. (of�ce) 713-545-3677 Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates • Insured

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713-683-TREE (713-683-8733) FREE ESTIMATES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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FIND YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE: Adopt or foster a shelter animal. www.nokill1.org. (TF)

M&M Pet Sitting

SEMI-RETIRED HANDYMAN: Carpentry, paint, roof repairs, power washing. Don Ruthstrom, 713-7540923.

Affordable Pet Care In Your Home Will Treat Your Loved Ones As My Own

Cell (713)444-8517 (713)682-5246

Mitzi Bonded

Royalty Pet Center Since 1976

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

713-849-9000

www.royaltypetcenter.com

BURGLAR BARS: Custom made. Residential and commercial. Free estimates. 281-448-2759. www.burglarbarsandmore. com. (TF)

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DB Drywall

5800 N. Houston Rosslyn Houston TX 77091

Sheetrock Dr.

713-682-1158

713-466-6008

713-249-2140 Small Jobs Welcome

Tues. & Thurs. 7am - 6pm Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8am-5pm

Speaks English Only

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HOME REPAIRS

Interior & Exterior Quality Work Reasonably Priced 281-706-2848

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FENCES & DECKS

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WANT TO BUY

Jose `

Cell (281) 221-0637

• Repair Specialist • Springs • Rollers • Sections repaired & replaced • Cables

40 years' exp. • Low Rates

ROOFING

BALDERAS CONCRETE WORK

Serving NW Houston Since 1973 FREE estimates

• Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios FREE ESTIMATES

Call Gregory

832-675-2485 713-864-3755

FRA NK ’S

PAINT ING Interior/Exterior

Sheetrock • Power Wash Free Estimates

Cell: 832-584-0725

Complete Pavers • Patios • Decks • Driveways • Brick Columns

Gilbert 281-948-4879

ASAP

ROOFING

• ReRoof • Repair • Siding • Windows

713-849-2727

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COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL • Custom Homes • Garages • Room Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Hardi Siding Free Estimate

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713-688-3277

PLUMBING

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Free Estimate

713-862-7320

25 Yrs. Exp.

HOWDY'S HANDYWORK • Carpentry - Cabinets to Patios & Decks • Painting, Interior/Exterior • Sheet Rock Repair & Installation

FREE ESTIMATES DAVID OJEMAN 713-682-8033

20 Yrs. Exp. - 30 Yr. Resident

GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENT

832-515-4214

GARAGE DOORS

HOME REMODELING

• Painting • Sheetrock • Tile Work • Roong • Carpentry • Carpet • Concrete • Power Wash • Burglar Bars • Brick • Trees FREE ESTIMATES - Hector

281-827-4447

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

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HELP YOU WITH YOUR HOME REPAIRS • Painting • Ceiling fans & Lights • Drywall • Carpentry • General Repairs • Door Locks

References • Heights Home Owner

713-248-0763

SIFUENTES SERVICES Room Additions

• Ceramic Tile • Kitchen/Bath • Flood Damage Repair • Painting • Sheetrock, Concrete Small Jobs Welcome Free Estimates

281-508-1718

Ramiro Garcia

House Painting • Interior/Exterior • Sheetrock Repairs • Door Renishing • Wood Repairs • Pressure Washing

713.206.5965

QUALITY CONCRETE WORK

At Reasonable prices

•Patios •Driveways •Room Additions •Expedient Work American Made “God Bless America”

713-703-8488 Jim

J&D HANDYMAN SERVICE

� Painting � Drywall � Hardi Plank Siding � Any Type of Carpentry Work � Complete Remodels

281-827-5136

For Your Home Repair Needs: TEL

33 yrs. Experience Call Gerald

Advanced Fence & Gates SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR

• Ornamental Iron • Access Gates & Equipment • Wood • Chain Link

281-236-6774

Call Frank Direct

www.advancedfences.com

SHEETROCK REPAIR & TEXTURE ��

832-885-4939

HANDY

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Home Maintenance

PRIME ROOFING

Sheetrock Repairs, Carpenter, Tile, Doors, Interiors/exterior, ETC 25 yrs exp - Dwight Cline Lifetime Oak Forest Resident Call @ 832.654.9898

GOT LEAKS? NEED REPAIR?

Did you know you could still le a claim under Hurricane Ike? Call now for a FREE Inspection with an insurance claims specialist.

713-681-5001

APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR Northwest Houstonians have been getting results with Leader classiﬁed ads for more than 50 years.

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HEIGHTS CUSTOMREMODELING HOME REMODELING MJG HOME

• Room Additions • Baths & Kitchens • Hardwood & Tile Flooring • Painting • Window Replacement FREE ESTIMATES Martin Gonzales 832-472-2427

Charlie's

ROOFING

� Quality Work � Low Prices � � Hand Nailed � Hardi-Siding � Oak Forest Area Resident 40+ years Free Estimates

713-688-6463 www.camposroofing.com

CAMPOS Rooﬁng

“The Residential Roofing Specialists”

Re-roofs • Repairs Hardi Siding • Gutters • Windows

All Work Guaranteed Free Estimates

3308 Ella Blvd • (713) 680-3530

Handyman Services & General Contracting Residential/Commercial

Window Decor

AW Appliance Sales & Service Washer • Dryers Ranges & Stoves Refrigerators Freezers

713-697-0335

(open 7 Days) 400 W. Crosstimbers

OAK FOREST REPAIR Refrigerators • Dryers • Washers Ranges • Ice Makers

(713) 681-4343 (713) 232-0045

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713-628-2039

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PLUMBING

Air Conditioning Sales � Service Repairs � Cleanings

PLUMBING

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Frank Montes

Painting Interior/Exterior

Sheetrock Repair Match any texture

Roofing Work Carpentry Handyman Services Power Washing Good References

(713) 962-3474

est.

281-580-2671

1984 family owned & operated

We accept CC

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Painting - Exterior

One Story House...$599 Two Story House...$950

Includes: Pressure Washing, Caulking-Labor Only Rotted Wood - Extra Charge 10% Discount - Interior Painting

281-999-1495

Since 1974

PLUMBING

Call Sam 713-582-5500 713-686-2285

WOOD FENCING Repair & Install Pressure Washing Painting • Siding

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CO.

PLUMBING Since 1977 Free Est.

Repairs & Remodels Complete Plumbing Services

Shop 281-442-7863 Cell 281-831-2302

Refrigerator & Appliance Repair GOFAR Services, LLC.

(713) 681-4343

PLUMBER

SONNY’S REPAIR SERVICE ALWAYS UPFRONT PRICE$ “I want to be YOUR plumber” Call Sonny and SAVE! Single Homeowner Discount

832-465-5325

Est. 1979 Ins. RMP #18131

Insured • Lic. #M8922

IDEAL PLUMBING Residential - Commercial

WALL TO WALL, WE DO IT ALL! • Plumbing • Sheetrock & Painting • Water Lines • Tile & Carpet • Gas Lines • Siding $35 • Disposals • Concrete discount • Faucets • Fencing w/ad • Shower pans & doors • Counter Tops • Sewer Service • Roofing • Gas test • Complete Remodeling

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ONE CALL – ALL PROBLEMS SOLVED

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KINARD’S Appliance Service

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PEST CONTROL RAYCO

Est. 2005

PEST CONTROL

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ELECTRIC SERVICES

Cherokee

PEST CONTROL • Termites • Roaches • Ants • Silversh • Rodents

Free Termite Inspection

713-682-6801

www.acmanhouston.com

HAR BINGER

ELECTRICIAN All types of new wiring and repairs

D&E Electric Since 1975 Low Rates

(281) 448-8615

TACL B27781E

electric

Lights-Plugs-Breakers Cover all electric needs Licensed-Insured

TEL. 713-721-5490 17823

BRAVENEC ELECTRIC

Since 1953 - TECL 19210 Res./Comm. Wiring 713-864-4168 cc accepted bravenecelectric@gmail.com

John Kuenstle Electric,LLC

Oak Forest Resident/Ofce • Residential • Commercial • Service Licensed - Insured - 23 Yrs. Exp. �“A” ON ANGIE’S LIST MASTER #178565

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MASTER PLUMBER 713-466-8795

OAK FOREST

American Standard Authorized Dealer

www.713-gogreen.com

MPL # 16533

Independent Master Plumber

Joe Petrovich

Same Day Refrigerator Repair

TACLB010963C

713-660-0370 713-GO-GREEN

John Kaminski

713-695-2222

35 Yrs. Exp. & Leader Advertiser

$20 OFF

10 Year Warranty

713-692-3820

Drain & Sewer Cleaning #17773 - 7 Days a week

• Termite/Water Repair • Sheetrock • Painting • Roong Repair/Replace • Shower/Bath Redo • Tile • Flooring/Carpet @ Wholesale Prices Sales & Installations

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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

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832-526-8531

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713-829-4618 (afterhours)

7 DAY SERVICE

½ HP Sears Openers Installed

“Insured For Your Protection” All Work Guaranteed

• Commercial • Residential • New Roof • Re-Roof

AC & Heat

Repair Specialist

ALL HOME REPAIR

281-272-6900 CELL713-569-4199

ATEX AIR 713-956-0115

Repair or Replace Doors/Openers

713-664-1815 Installation & Repair Free Estimates

• Free Service Call w/repair only • Senior Discounts • 100% Financing Avail. • We accept all Credit Cards

Installation Repair Sanding Finishing

25 Residential & Commercial Years • Shingles: Flat - Tile - Metal • 5" and 6" Seamless Gutters • Carports • Carpentry • Free Estimates

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WOOD FLOORS

Wood Starts @ $9 per ft. • Ornamental Iron @ 11 per ft.

We have a small staff here at The Leader, so sometimes we don’t know about everything that’s going on in our area. If there’s something of concern in your neighborhood, please let our editor know and we’ll follow up on it.

AIR CONDITIONING

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Northwest Houstonians have been getting results with Leader classiﬁed ads for more than 50 years.

$10 off w/Ad (713) 682-3528

AMS Remodeling

TOP CASH PAID FOR YOUR GUNS: FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)

GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARAGE DOORS

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Saturday, May 17, 2014 • Page 5B

TECL #25670

Native Houstonian - 43 Yrs.

832-425-2152 - Free Estimates

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Neighbors: Waltrip High seniors honored By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com

Congratulations to Waltrip High School seniors Tulshi Patel, Melissa Martinez, Yesenia Mondragon, Cintia Zapata, Kalian Samuels, Nathanael Leighton, Jacqueline Olvera, Monica Galindo, Oumayma El Hamzaoui, Jonathan Santos, and Marvin Saines who received Student Diplomat Awards on May 8 from the Houston World Affairs Council. These students attended several events at HWAC during the school year and after the last meeting of the year - a program on North Korea at the Junior League of Houston - they received t-shirts and certiﬁcates. Each month these students attended luncheons and after school events to learn about world affairs. They are sponsored by Barbara Falcon, AP Macroeconomics teacher, and Patricia Anderson, AP Government teacher at Waltrip High School. Waltrip High School’s

Waltrip High seniors Tulshi Patel, Melissa Martinez, Yesenia Mondragon, Cintia Zapata, Kalian Samuels, Nathanael Leighton, Jacqueline Olvera, Monica Galindo, Oumayma El Hamzaoui, Jonathan Santos, and Marvin Saines (not pictured) participated in the Houston World Aﬀairs Council on May 8. (Submitted photo)

PTA President Kevin Dunn awarded three scholarships last week during Senior Awards Night on May 7. Three senior men won scholarships for college expenses based on their academic achievements, an essay, and service to their community. Congratulations to Stephen Mauzy (Texas A&M University), Orlando Hayward, Jr., (Prairie View A&M University), and Hayden Guidry (Blinn College). Your neighbors wish

you great success in the next phase of your lives. Congratulations to Airman David Avalos, a 2013 Reagan High graduate, who graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values and more. The Emerald Oaks Community (formerly Twin Oaks Service Unit), our area Girl

Chris’

Aztec Storages West 34th St.

(Between Ella & T.C. Jester)

Lowest Prices in Town!

No Deposit No Late Fees Controlled Access Lighted & Secure COVERED STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE 12'X30'

Call us and compare our prices to

ANY OTHER FACILITY! 713-681-1383

New Well Puppy & Kitten Exam

FREE Dog Rabies Vaccination

28

Years

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stretch her legs, and product line. On a typical day, Hewlett and her husband, Michael, will screen and dry up to three hundred towels with a water based ink. The water based inks are environmentally friendly and permanent once dry. They have a softer look and feel than typically screen printed products like t-shirts. Hewlett can still be found at First Saturday Arts Market on occasion, where she says she got her start, (check the roster ﬁrst), and her favorite show WHAM, the Winter Holiday Art Market, put on by Fresh Arts, an arts nonproﬁt. Her products are also available at the The Tinderbox Craft Collective at 3622 Main St. Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at Artvalet@gmail.com. Find his usual weekend event listing on his website, artvalet.com.

Chase Baker, D.D.S.

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o you’ve had a crown placed over a tooth in order to protect and restore the tooth. Now, you’re in the clear. You don’t need to worry about having any further problems with that tooth because a crown can’t have a cavity on it, right? WRONG. Having a crown placed does not mean that the dental hygiene around that area can be neglected. Decay can still form at the margin of the crown where the tooth and the crown meet. It is extremely important that continued oral hygiene is diligently maintained. Regular check-ups along with x-rays with your dentist can ensure that your existing crowns are monitored. This ensures that if any problems arise, they are caught early and addressed as necessary. Be sure to follow up with your dentist to be certain the investment you’ve made with your teeth is in tip-top shape.

Forest West Animal Clinic 5315 Antoine@ Pinemont

CARPET & FLOORING

APARTMENTS

FAIR PRICES ON CARPET/ FLOORING SALES, INSTALLATION AND REPAIR: Thirty-ﬁve years experience. Carpet, hardwoods, vinyl, ceramic tile. Carpet shampoo and restretch carpet. Dry cleaning now available. 713-582-5500. (TF)

APARTMENT FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, large tile shower, laundry room, secureREAL fenced patio. Santa ESTATE Fe style. Oak Forest near 290/610. $950 monthly. 713-213-4530, 713-3928392. (5-24)

Ad # 5-17

LEADER PUZZLER SOLUTIONS

GARDEN OAKS FURNISHED GARAGE APARTMENT: Garden setting, secure 6 ft. fence, kitchen, living room, bedroom, ofﬁce, deck. Furnish washer/dryer, gas and water. $800/month. Reference + deposit. Ideal for a single person. 713862-2849. ROOM FOR RENT IN QUIET OAK FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD: Completely remodeled. Master bedroom with REALChristian ESTATEcouple half bath. looking for employed, mature individual. $450 monthly + $200 deposit + utilities. Call David, 713560-7470.

713-688-9625

Hours: M-F 7am-6:00pm Sat. 8am-12 Noon

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Prepared as a public service to promote better dental health. From the ofﬁce of: Chase Baker, D.D.S., 3515 Ella Blvd., 713-682-4406.

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Solutions in this issue’s classsiﬁed section.

CROWNS CAN’T GET CAVITIES... CAN THEY?!

Mon-Fri 7 am - 6 pm, Sat 8 am - 3 pm

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Alterations & Dry Cleaning

Routine Male Cat Neuters

Scout community, enjoyed its end of year awards ceremony and dinner this week. Alice Bohlae, long time Troop Leader as well as long time Service Unit manager and always inspirational advisor for adults as well as girls, received the very special Evelyn Cernik Lifetime Achievement Award. Alice also received her 35 year Leadership Pin. Yes, that is 35 years as a Girl Scout Leader. Retired Scarborough teacher, Ms. Gene Padon, celebrated her 90th birthday. She was surprised by 30 friends at her favorite restaurant, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant. Padon is a former art teacher from Scarborough and longtime resident of Oak Forest. In Garden Oaks, neighbors have demonstrated that Good Samaritans do exist. A neighbor named Charlie George, whose cancer was in remission but now has returned, walks daily. Neighbors have placed chairs in front of each house on the street (on both sides) so that Charlie can rest.

Art a la Carte: Life’s too short for ugly dishtowels

After hearing customers away the real ones. You can exclaim they could never use have yours on a sea green Paule Hewlett’s hand printed towel. dishtowels beAt Beyond Her, cause they were prints all of Hewlett’s too pretty, a comoriginal pen and ink drawings and designs pany motto was born; “Life is too are incorporated into various textile and pashort for ugly dishtowels.” per products. Heights artThe transition from greeting cards to ist Paule Hewlett owns Beyond Her, textiles came with a class at the Museum a collection of arof Printing History. tisan table linens, Mitch Cohen fashion acces- Arts Columnist While most of the stusories, and ofﬁce dents brought t-shirts products with a for their companies or fresh, organic point of view. teams, Hewlett brought a dish All are designed, printed, sewn towel, surprising her instrucand sold by Hewlett and each tor. She continued printing at piece features a pen and ink the museum for a time, then hired others and ﬁnally started original drawing by the artist. Her designs are simple with buying her own equipment. The small studio at Harcommon themes in modern design with a slight antiquated dy/Nance St. Studios quickly feel. There is humor too. My shrank as Hewlett’s needs exfavorite is a shirt I bought with panded, so a move to a 1,500 a giant mosquito wrapped square foot warehouse stuAd # 31448 around the side. I say it scares dio has allowed her to really

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THE SPORTS. Saturday, May 17, 2014 • Page 7B

St. Thomas wins state baseball title By Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

A Norhill Little League T-Ball player steps to the plate during a game last week. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Norhill’s Tee-Ball Astros learn about fundamentals, winning

Ten seniors played a key role in leading St. Thomas High to a TAPPS 5A State Baseball Championship last Saturday in Waco. “The seniors really stepped up and carried us in the playoff run,” St. Thomas first-year head coach Ryan Lousteau said.”We had a good group of kids. I knew we had a shot of winning state.” The Eagles, who finished second in their district this season, won state for the third time in the past five seasons. STH defeated Tomball Concordia Lutheran, 2-1, in the championship game, and rival, St. Pius X, 11-5, in the semifinals. Concordia had defeated STH two of three times during the regular season, and Lousteau thought the Eagles would need more than two runs to defeat their district rivals.

The St. Thomas High baseball team won the TAPPS 5A State Championship last Saturday in Waco. (Submitted photo)

Three teams from the same district advanced to the state semiﬁnals this spring. Lousteau, 37, was an assistant to STH coach Craig Biggio, a Houston Astros legend, in 2010 and 2011, respectively. “I took a lot of what he taught and the way he approached everything,” Lousteau said. “The transition was pretty easy because we didn’t change too much.” Senior Rawlings Elam scored a run and had a seventh inning RBI in the champion-

ship game against Concordia, and senior pitcher Michael Rodgers, a Rice University signee, earned the win on the mound against Pius’ Jerry Murillo, who had been undefeated in the postseason. Elam will play next season at Loyola University of New Orleans, while Jordan Rosales and Ben Condara will continue their respective baseball careers at Delgado Community College in New Orleans.

By Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

Just a few miles from Minute Maid Park, another group of Astros are learning the fundamentals of baseball. “We try to get them to learn the fundamentals and basics, and get them ready for Pee Wee League,” said Heights resident Greg Cruz, coach of the Norhill Little League TBall Astros. The Astros, who range in age from 4 to 7, have won seven of their ﬁrst nine games. “This is where it starts for them,” Cruz said. “These will be the memories they’ll have for the rest of their lives.” Cruz had coached at various levels of youth baseball and said the younger players are very coachable. “I do like working with the kids,” Cruz said. “They listen to me more than what the older kids would do.” After the season, Cruz will coach the All-Star Team, and

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