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Contributed Photo by Chris Weber Photo by Jonathan Garris (Clockwise from top) Although Manager Kristi Clark said that Heights Antiques on Yale only got a little water in at their front door, they were closed for the day to dry out. Woodland Park had been completely drenched by the heavy rains, attracting passersby with Studewood Bridge in the distance. Vehicles abandoned near Timbergrove Manor were still left in medians and in driveways well into Tuesday afternoon. Those looking to use their time off from work for a stroll on the White Oak Bayou were confronted with flooded pathways as the bayous flooded the walking and biking trails across the city.

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At 9 p.m. on Monday night Mike Hildebrand was at his store, REPLAY on 19th Street, doing some work and watching the rain out his front door. Hildebrand watched the water slowly rising on 19th Street and the patrons at Torchy’s Tacos across the street starting to vacate the restaurant, also taking note of the water pouring down his roof. He went back to get some old t-shirts to put down at the entrance in case some water did make it inside. That’s when Mother Nature decided to hit overdrive.

“It looked like a dam broke,” he said of water rushing through his door – four inches covering his entire floor by the time it settled. The handful of t-shirts wasn’t going to cut it. From 9:30 to 1:30, Hildebrand was going back and forth from his Wet/Dry Vacs to get the water out.

“As fast as I could pour one out, the other would fill up,” he said.

By Tuesday afternoon however, the shop looked as good as new, albeit a little water stain on some of the display cases. Hildebrand, who said that their shop above the Continental Club also took in water, either from the ceiling or the side, is just grateful that he was at his 19th Street store to do damage control.

“I don’t know what would have happened if I wasn’t here,” he said.

Hildebrand’s is just one story of many in The Leader area, who were affected by the heavy rains and flooding.

The Harris County Flood Control district posted rainfall totals that were record breaking – 7.36 inches at Little

Area youngster inspires residents

By Betsy Denson Betsy@theleadernews.com Garrett Holcombe is a typical 9-year old in many ways. He is in third grade at Oak Forest Elementary, plays baseball and video games, and is a big fan of his summer camp. What makes him different is the fact that he raised $22,000 this year for other kids to get to go to his camp too.

Garrett was an Honorary Ambassador at Easter Seals’ Fourth Annual Walk With Me event, which despite the rain had more than 2,000 walkers in attendance and raised over $426,000 to help children and adults with all types of disabilities. Because he had such a good time this past summer at Camp Smiles, a week-long overnight camp for children ages 6-14 with cerebral palsy, Garrett wanted as many kids as possible to experience it.

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Submissions rolling in for $150 Heights Home contest

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader How would you like to buy a pristine, 1056-squarefoot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a 2-car garage in Houston’s Heights for $150?

Well, “buy” may not be the correct word; how would you like to “win” a renovated, 1920s bungalow with a big yard for a small, $150 application fee?

Thanks to Heights homeowner, Mark Wachs, 34, all are invited to write a 200-

word essay addressing why each would like to own the home, and submit it with the $150 application fee to www.150house.com. Wachs will choose from the submissions, and essays will be accepted through June 13, 2015, when the competition is scheduled to end.

Wachs, who is himself a Realtor with the Houstonbased Hunter Real Estate Group, is currently residing in the home with his wife and 16-month-old daughter.

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the little family is seeking to move closer to her school near Rice Village. Together, the couple came up with this idea for the sale.

“Originally, when we were shopping for a home,” said Wachs, “we would make an offer, and we were continually out-bid by people with cash. We are familiar with the challenges of buying in this market environment.

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On Sunday, May 24 the Garden Oaks deputy was flagged down on the 200 block of W. 31st in regards to a theft that occurred May 8 between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.

The complainant said that chairs were stolen from her

front porch. The complainant also said that she did not report it because the chairs were only valued to be approximately $100 for the set. The Garden Oaks deputy explained that, and requested, that all thefts be reported so that a pattern could be established, and the complainant agreed to file a

complaint.

There are no suspects at this time and this case will be investigated by the Houston Police Department Burglary and Theft Division.

Please report any suspicious activity to local Law Enforcement as soon as possible.

Oak Forest hosts security expo

By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com The Oak Forest Homeowners Association is inviting neighbors out to the group’s annual Security Expo June 6, as the group welcomes representatives from the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office and SEAL Security among other groups to its yearly event.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Candlelight Community Center at 1520 Candlelight Ln., OFHA Security Chair Lucy Cain said. The event will feature a self-defense class provided

by Fight Back Fit, a handgun safety presentation, a home safety presentation and other vendors.

“We had about 40 to 50 people come out for our security event last year,” Fisher said. “We felt it would be a good community service for our residents and our goal is to continue to build on that.”

This year, the OFHA is looking to attract more families to the event. Finger printing for children will be offered along with a few other activities aimed at kids, Fisher said.

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“There will be a dog training program as well, which will involve things like teaching the animal how to help secure the house,” Fisher said.

While organized by the OFHA, the event is open to other communities as well and is completely free, Fisher said.

“We know that everyone worries about crime and the media and social media tends to make people nervous,” Fisher said. “We want people to feel secure enough to know they have good information and be able to know some of their neighbors, too. This program is all about making the community safe and empowering people.

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For The Leader Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) has confirmed the first human case of the 2015 season of West Nile Virus (WNV) illness in Harris County, and in the state of Texas.

West Nile Virus was confirmed in an elderly patient from the northwest portion of Harris County. The patient, whose identity will remain confidential, is expected to recover.

Dr. Umair A. Shah, Executive Director of HCPHES says, “This first human case of WNV confirmed in our community is a good reminder that we need to take personal protective measures. The best way to protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease is by using an insect repellent when you go outdoors.”

West Nile Virus season typically runs from June through October. In 2014, there were 61 human cases of West Nile Virus illness in Harris County (excluding the City of Houston), including one WNV-related death.

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sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk on because this is when the primary mosquito (Culex) that transmits West Nile Virus is most active.

Most people who are infected with West Nile Virus show no or only mild symptoms such as: low grade fever, muscle aches, and headache. More severe signs and symptoms can include: high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, encephalitis, and rarely, death. If you think you have been infected with West Nile Virus, contact your health care provider.

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Big things happening at BARC’s new home

Dear Tabby, I’ve heard that BARC is opening a new adoption center soon.

Do you have any information on when it’s opening and what services they’ll provide there?

Curious in Cottage Grove Dear Stepping up, BARC is indeed celebrating the grand opening of their new adoption center, located at 3300 Carr Street 77026 on Friday, June 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm. They’ll be celebrating their new, state-of-the-art facility with live music, St. Arnold’s beer, food trucks and, of

course, pet adoptions. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds benefit the “Fixin’ Houston” lowcost spay/neuter initiative.

According to BARC representatives, The new 12,000 sq. ft. adoption center is the beginning of a new chapter for BARC; a brand new customer experience and a new standard for adoption centers across the country. The new facility will serve multiple purposes – housing for 100+ dogs, adoption services, exercise space and animal friendly open areas for interaction with prospective adopters. Also on campus is the “Fixin’ Houston” low-cost spay/neuter clinic where residents can affordably have their pets fixed.

The new adoption center symbolizes the great strides that BARC, City Council members and the City of Houston have taken to become the best

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This will change the face of BARC and will set a new pet adoption standard for the City of Houston.

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Join your neighbors in Oak Forest for the Oak Forest Animal Advocates annual “Dog Days of Summer” event at Oak Forest Park, (2121 Judiway) Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. There’s lots of fun to be had! Bring your furry friend and mix and mingle with other animal-minded neighbors.

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Garcia was employed with Stanley Products for 25 years, afterwards went to work at Arne’s Wholesale, in the floral department. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melesio T. Garcia, children and their spouses, Aurora and Chris, Fernando and Mary, Ana and Gene, and Mario and Debi, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Francis Dale Hokanson, 87, born July 21, 1927 in

Wheaton, Minn., died May 18 in Cypress. Hokanson graduated high school in 1944 and entered the United States Navy in 1945.

He proudly served his country until his discharge in 1949. He then went to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, attending the University of Corpus Christi, Delmar College, and the University of Houston. Hokanson furthered his education and went on to earn his Master’s Degree and was promoted to a management position at Southwestern Bell. He retired in 1982.

Survivors include his sons, Mark and Stephen Hokanson; daughters, Rachael Meier and Rebecca Davis; and three grandchildren.

Norma Lois Koester, 84, born June 18, 1930, died May 16. Koester is survived by her husband, T.C. Koester, children, Colleen and David, and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Dale McKinney, 68, born May 13, 1946, died May 22.

Mary Jane Morgan-King,

56, born June 10, 1958 in Houston, died May 18. Morgan-King was employed at Grocery Supply for several years as a receiving clerk. She has a passion for music and computers. She is survived by her husband Dwight Eric

King, daughter LaQuuita Morgan Kylander, sons Isaiah D’Mata King and Joshua Jacob Phillips, brothers James and Victor Jackson, and two sisters Arlea Freeman and Margaret Phillips.

Juan DeDios Prieto, 64, born Dec. 27, 1950 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, died May 15. He was born to Librado Prieto Lozano and Maria Eugenia Gonzalez. At 13, Prieto moved to the United States and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School.

He continued his education by completing his Associate in Arts Degree from South Texas Junior College and later attended the University of Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. He is survived by his children, Karla and Mari, and four grandchildren.

Paris Avery Sandoval, 21, born Oct. 20, 1993, died May 15.

Sandoval was an advocate of animal rights and worked to educate others about rescues, proper care and nutrition. She was passionate about music of all genres and enjoyed spending time with friends and family at music festivals. Sandoval is survived by her mother, Rhonda Albarran and David Okuma; father Guadalupe Sandoval; and maternal grandparents Theresa and Mike Albarran.

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r. Eugene F. Pagliuso passed away at the age of 83 on May 21, 2015 at his home at his home in Houston, Texas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Pagliuso was a long time parishioner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

He served 37 years with the United States Air Force National Guard at Ellington Field with the 147th Fighter Wing. He was a member of the Ace in the Hole Retirement Association. He was a man of great faith who displayed strong character and selfdiscipline.

Throughout his life he showed deep devotion and love for God, his family and Country. His passion was always making sure his family’s needs were met. His caring heart was always open to anyone who crossed his path. He brought great laughter to his family, friends and acquaintances throughout his life.

Mr. Pagliuso is survived by his wife, Susie Pagliuso; children and spouses, Pam Hollack and Davy, Eugene Pagliuso Jr. and Bea, Albert Pagliuso and Lourdes, Eddie Pagliuso and Corinne Lembo, Dominic Pagliuso and Ann Marie Sauceda, Gina Pagliuso Chapa and Sergio, and Tara Pagliuso Caufman and Trevor; grandchildren, Celeste, Stephanie, Arron, Mario, Joseph, Anna, Melanie, Dominic Jr., Daniel, Michael, Lori, Christy, Sergio Jr., Adrian, Megan, Myah, Sky, Judy, and Angelica; greatgrandchildren, Coby, Brett, Emma, Justin, Cannon, Elijah, Ava, Alyia, Isaiah, Sierra, Kobe, Aiden, Julina, Brianna, Diego, Melakia, Andreas, Ayden, Issac, Taylor, Izzy, and Abby; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends survive.

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Why do young boys destroy Lincoln Logs?

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ere’s the great thing about an owner’s manual: It usually contains an index.

Lawnmower needs a sparkplug?

Find the “S” section and go shopping. Refrigerator needs a new drawer? Easy stuff, once the Super Glue loses its grip.

But what in the world are parents supposed to do when their 20month-old son begins a very rude – and awkward – game of stare because he has been told he cannot eat a piece of string?

Once every few months, I enjoy revisiting the travails of parenthood, mainly because asking questions serves as a wonderful form of therapy. I also hear from enough readers (there’s a baby on every block in our neighborhoods) who seem to struggle with the same unknowns my wife and I face once every couple of hours. Maybe, together, we can figure out how to raise a generation of somewhat functional human beings.

So back to this piece of string.

Meghan and I had no idea where our son, Hank, found this. In fact, neither of us had ever purchased said string. But there stood the boy, intimating that he had a lot on his mind. Maybe he’d hop in my car and head down to a flooded bayou to nab a perch. Maybe he’d grab a couple of sticks and tie them together. Maybe he wanted to fashion a miniature lasso.

No, Hank (who is now old enough to differentiate between tasty and disgusting) put the fibrous, rotten string in his mouth.

In unison, Meghan and I jumped to our feet, ripping the hazard from his gills.

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life, you are met with unadulterated gratitude. TV crews come to your home with tripods and bleachblonde storytellers. Neighbors bring you brownies and shower you with praise. You are a hero – unless the rescued is a young boy who desperately wanted, needed to eat that string.

What ensued was a faceoff reserved for the motion-picture industry. On one side of the table, Master Hank glared at us as though we had just amputated Mickey Mouse’s right ear for the fun of it.

Without batting an eye, he reached to his left, grabbed a plastic alligator, and chunked it across the room.

He threw a couch pillow, because that would show his parents who was boss.

The worst part? Neither Meghan nor I could contain our laughter.

Like most of you, we did not receive an owner’s manual for handling such tantrums. For that matter, we have absolutely no idea where he learned such wickedness.

I was once convinced all children are born innocent. They are not.

One of the great joys of fatherhood has been the rediscovery of childhood toys – namely Lincoln Logs. On the first day I brought them home to Hank, we scattered the beautiful pieces of wood along

Master Hank, looking upset that an object of his oral fixation was taken away by his concerned parents.

the floor and dad went to work.

Here I was, fulfilling some inner desire to be an engineer, architect and construction worker, all in one sitting. The base was secure. The design seemed flawless. The first story was almost complete.

My son was not impressed. He crawled over my extended arm and began slashing the structure, all the while laughing like Batman’s Joker.

Now why would a child do that?

Where did our son learn such destruction? I have never taken a hammer to anything in our home. I have never laughed while chopping the branches off a bush. Yet something deep, deep within my son thought this was funny, and it was a completely inherent reaction.

I don’t believe my son has demons. I just think he’s a little boy who likes to hear loud noises and get laughs from his parents. But if you’re anything like me, an owner’s

How things get ‘lost in transportation’ SOUTH OF SOMEWHERE – If I take a right at the next intersection, then a left and another left, I will be, uh, a bit left and right of where I am now, wherever that is. The main thing is not to get killed in an auto wreck here. My family will gather around my cardboard casket – I’m not big into fancy funerals – and ask one another: “What was he doing in Mexia? And why the ‘I Break for Cajuns’ bumper sticker?”

“Beats me. He was going to get his car washed.”

This is a variation of the old line about when you’re up to your rump in alligators, it’s hard to remember that your initial plan was to drain the swamp. My saga began when I decided to get my car washed, which was near the drop-off place run by the Sisters of Unneeded Stuff. So I loaded up my car with a dial telephone, a lamp that would turn on but not off, some books that didn’t quite make the best-seller list (“Peace and War,” “Moby Duck” and “Dial N for Nurder”) and my wornout polyester leisure suits that my wife will no longer let me wear outside.

First stop, the charities. But the gate is closed so I have to go around to the side entrance. It is a good feeling to give those less fortunate some junk I don’t need, and the gifts can be deducted from my taxes. “Hi, I’ve brought a few cherished family heirlooms that I part with under great sorrow.” The attendant looks in my back seat. “Are you the same guy who tried to drop off five VCRs and a manual typewriter last week?”

“I still have them if you’ve changed your mind.” He shakes his head, walks back inside the building and locks the door. I take that as a no. Do you know the feeling of being rejected by an organization that accepts used fountain pens and pet rocks? Off to get my car washed, when I suddenly remember that I have a coupon from a tobacco shop, the Topic of Cancer, which is nearby. The address on the coupon is given as 55555 Westheimer, Suite 123. Just go down two blocks, so I am driving along Westheimer, which is quite busy, looking for the 50000 block. There are signs on both sides of the street, touting everything from tattoo parlors to gypsy fortune tellers.

It is hard to drive, text, drink, eat and check for addresses at the same time.

I see signs, arrows, blinking neon lights and signs on stores selling signs, but no addresses. Apparently there is a city ordinance against posting addresses. How do firefighters, EMS drivers and cops find the site of an emergency? “911, there’s a big fire here at Smokey’s Fire Hose Shop, and don’t make jokes. It’s at 000 Westheimer.

No, we don’t have a number out front.

This is a very exclusive establishment – our hoses only shoot Perrier -- so we have an unlisted address. Just look for smoke pouring out of our shop. Uh, and the shop next to us. Maybe two more.”

As Yogi Berra’s wife said when they were driving in the country: “Yogi,

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we’re lost.” Yogi replied, “Yeah, but we’re making great time.” I drive, stop, signal, turn left and right simply trying to run a few errands in a big city, and can’t. There are orange barrels in my lane, forcing me to stop, turn left then attempt to get back on Westheimer.

“Dead end” reads a sign. Someone is honking at me. Smarter than most people, I get off Westheimer and go north, thence to cut around and. Wait.

This is one way and I am going the wrong way.

It is a historical fact that Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated only because their driver took a wrong turn in Sarajevo, had to stop and back up, which gave Gavrilo Princip the chance to shoot them. The assassinations caused World War I. Sarajevo must have had a no-sign ordinance. Don’t be smug. You, too, have also been lost. You ate your boots and drank possum urine. But in the middle of a Wal-Mart parking lot?

I could have just called Uber and let a driver spirit me to my destination, but they couldn’t make bond. My car is equipped with one of those Global Positioning Systems, but the last time I used it I ended by parked backwards in my garage. Now I am passed by a car driven by a crash dummy.

I take the entrance ramp to the freeway to go around the construction sites but – as you well know – if you miss the off-ramp you just keep driving until you find an exit, which is in the next state. I spot an off-ramp and try to take it, but a convoy of Peterbilts prevents me from getting off the freeway. My first hint that I am not moving close to my destination is when the Border Patrol asks to see my passport. Somewhere around here is the car wash place, but by now I am so exhausted by this destruction derby that I’ll just wait for the next rain or for one of those high school car wash fund-raisers put on by bikini-clad cheerleaders.

If my wife were here, she’d say, “Ask for directions.” That’s such a wussie thing to do. Did John Wayne ask for directions to the Alamo or to the peak of Iwo Jima? (Actually, maybe if he had he would have lived.) OK, I give up and pull into a parking lot at a shopping center on the corner of First and Not First Streets, and call the Topic of Cancer for directions. “We’re in a shopping center on the corner of First and Not First Streets. But we’re closed because of a fire next door at a fire hose shop.” Close, but no cigar.

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manual sure would be helpful.

Maybe it would help his mother and I understand some of the other lessons we’ve learned in this blissful toddler age.

For instance, we had no idea that feeding a young child required a degree from acting school. I have become quite adept at pretending to eat a piece of chicken. I can fake-drink juice with the best of them. I have even resorted to staging an entire sitcom around food, with that plastic alligator pretending to eat a piece of ravioli. No one warned us about this.

Here’s another one: Both Meghan and I are fairly certain our son is a better communicator with farm animals than humans. He – convincingly and loudly – can mimic a rooster. He can make the sounds of a cow, goat, dog, cat, elephant and snake, and he can imitate these sounds in rapid unison, sometimes

without a breath. However, our son cannot say, “I need to use the restroom, Father.”

Speaking of that… My wife and I have realized we made a financially burdensome mistake with our son, and the realization came when my wife unloaded four boxes of diapers from her car recently. We should have taught him to use the bathroom before we taught him to eat, because we’re quite convinced we could have paid for his freshman year of college with all the Pampers we have purchased.

There’s one other mistake we have made with Hank that no one warned us about. It was either Freud or Oedipus Rex who said, “Sometimes, a pacifier is just a pacifier.” That statement is bogus.

I now believe a pacifier is a baby’s introduction to nicotine, anti-depressants and, quite possibly, narcotics. Because besides these chemicals, can anyone tell me another synthetic or natural item that can take a maniacal human being and calm him immediately? Our owner’s manual doesn’t tell us what kind of damage we’re doing to our son when we quiet his hysteria with a plastic suction tool.

Here’s one last thing we never knew. In the past month, our son has perfected names. He likes to point to “Momma.” He likes to badger “Daddy.”

And there is nothing greater than a first-born who can throw an alligator across the room in one instant and run across the room the next and give Momma and Daddy a melting hug.

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Reader says that ‘Congrestitute’ pay raises are automatic Dear Editor: June 6 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Heights Fun Run. This event routinely accompanied the old Heights Festival, a fantastic Boulevard fiesta discontinued in 1996.

I sadly miss the festival and particularly the parade.

The parade always featured, among other attractions, a menagerie of local elected politicians, their massive carbon footprints perched atop the back seats of convertibles, waving and grinning like jackasses eating bumblebees. One year, the U.S. Congress had just gotten a substantial salary increase (more on that below), and I loudly hollered at my own so-alleged Representative as she passed, “Hey Sheila, that certainly was a nice big fat pay raise you just gave yourself!” The cerebral

titan smiled broadly and said, “Why, thank you!”

Congrestitute raises are automatic, unless Congress acts to stop them. I complained about that to Ms. Jackson Lee’s 18th District predecessor, Craig Washington, in the early 1990s. He explained (somewhat pompously I might add) that automatic raises free our legislooters from the bone-crushing burden of actively addressing salary considerations, liberating their powerful minds and precious time for laser-like focus upon solving all of America’s problems. Having been put in my place, I told Craig I would just shut up and keep working, and for him to keep taking all the money he wants out of my paychecks.

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Photo by Jonathan Garris Residents often stopped to take photos of some of the massive flooding along the White Oak Bayou.

White Oak Bayou and Tidwell Road, 6.96 inches at Brickhouse Gully and Costa Rica Road, 8.40 inches at White Oak Bayou and Ella Boulevard.

White Oak Bayou, like others around town, went out of its banks.

Through the night as the water kept raising, neighbors stayed in touch on social media and posted pictures – that is until many lost power in the middle of the Rockets game.

“The worst in our 25 years here, even beats Allison in 2001,” wrote Marilyn Sue Newman who posted a picture of Gardenia at Glebe in Oak Forest. Although a Facebook photo showed the water up to the bottom of the stop sign at Golf and Judiway in Garden Oaks, the nearby Petrol Station said they made it through.

“We had a few employee’s cars get flooded and water up to the front and back doors but we are ok,” wrote Ben Fullelove.

Not so lucky were cars underwater at I-45 and North Main Street which had still not receded.

Many homeowners watched with trepidation as water crested higher on their streets and lawns that it ever had before. Heights resident Rich Taylor who lives on W. Temple between Watson and Reagan posted photos of the rising water outside his house and said he was grateful for his pier and beam structure.

Shady Acres resident Kara Osborn on West 22nd Street didn’t get water in her townhome but got 10-12 inches in her garage. “This morning we have two garbage cans and a railroad tie in the creek,” she said.

Others weren’t so fortunate. Oak Forest’s Sharon Rodgers on Chantilly said that the water started coming in through the back door and then the French windows around 9. Eventually it made its way to the master bed and bath.

“My husband was pushing the water around the house for over an hour. I woke the kids up to help sop up the water in the family and playroom,” she said. “We saved all the furniture and electronics.”

Candice Croker in Garden Oaks got four inches in her first floor and a foot in the garage.

“We used up every towel we own cleaning up this mess and the air is on 65 to make sure everything dries out,” she said. “It’s good we were home to handle it so quickly. I’m very thankful for that.”

On Yale Street, business owners also dealt with the water right away. Juan Salazar said that when the staff arrived at Yale Street Grille at 5:30 Tuesday morning, they found five inches

of water in the front of the store and more in the rear due to their sloping floor. They still managed to open by 8:30.

Ronny Lee at Mod Mod Houston, which sells retro furniture, said that he’s flooded more than a dozen times and was prepared for his half foot of water.

“I put the pieces I wanted to save on top of the other stuff,” he said, noting that he also has an elevated offsite storage facility where he stores other items.

Next door, Tyler Zottarelle with Vanity Transformation and the Wilde Collection rented water extraction equipment to dry out his store, after learning that companies charge upwards of $20,000 to provide the service. Zottarelle has also stocked up on something called Quick Dam from Home Depot in preparation for the next time.

Area schools fared well. Oak Forest Elementary reported some water in the hallways which was quickly cleaned up early Tuesday. Travis Elementary escaped unscathed although they have a new ‘Lake Travis’, their playground.

If every cloud has a silver lining, it is the kindnesses large and small that people did for one another during the ordeal.

Kim Naiser’s daughter went out to dinner for her 21st birthday and then to her cousin’s.

“She got to 610 and Ella and it was flooded so they stayed in the hospital parking lot for two hours,” Naiser wrote. “When [the roads] opened they got to Golden Wok parking lot. At midnight they opened up and let them in.”

Lucky’s in the Heights housed thirty Rockets fans overnight despite their own standing water. Garden Oaks Stella Stevens rescued the husband and wife proprietors of the Ella Foot Spa from their car at the intersection of 43rd and Alba and invited them to stay with her family. Susan Venus in the Heights collected the soaked towels from outside The Lift and put them in the drier without being asked. Customers came to 19th Street to shop and ask how they could help.

Even in the midst of Houston’s recovery, the minds of Houstonians were with their neighbors to the west. Garden Oaks resident and Executive Director of the Memorial Park Conservancy Shellye Arnold plans to take supplies and a volunteer group to Wimberley, where she and Tina Sabuco operate Abundance Retreat.

“All we lost were our Creekside Adirondack chairs and tables,” Arnold said. “It’s nothing compared to the losses of others.”

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For The Leader Harris County residents are urged to report house flooding by completing a Home Flooding Report as soon as possible at the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s website at http:// www.readyhar ris.org/go/ survey/1829/11787/.

Heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the night – 8-10 inches in some areas – has caused widespread flooding throughout Harris County. The west and southwest parts of Harris County have been hardest hit and are expected to get another 1-2 inches of rainfall with forecasted storms moving in. All Harris County bayous and creeks are carrying a tremendous load of stormwater.

Accurate Home Flooding Reports assist the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department in determining what areas have experienced structural flooding so damage assessment teams can quickly deploy to those locations in the wake of a flood event. Your information will be sent directly to those agencies and will not be shared with anyone outside of government.

Please DO NOT use the Home Flooding Report to request direct assistance or disaster relief. The agencies receiving your flood damage information do not have the capability to provide disaster relief. In the event of a disaster declaration, contact information for relief agencies will be listed at www. readyharris.org. As always, for emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1.

Auto Home REMINDER: When faced with a flooding situation: STAY PUT wherever you are, unless your life is threatened or you are ordered to evacuate. Do not drive or walk into high water areas.

The Flood Control District urges all residents to monitor rainfall and bayou water levels on its Harris County Regional Flood Warning System website (desktop and mobile versions) at www.harriscountyfws.org. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has disaster preparedness resources and the latest information about conditions in Harris County at www.readyharris.org. The Harris County Flood Control District has a “Family Flood Preparedness” center at http://www.hcfcd.org/ famfloodprepare.html with helpful, printable resources and flood preparedness tips.

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CENTENARIANS HONORED Christ the King Catholic Church Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 N. Main St., will honor all centenarians in the area, from 3-4 p.m. June 3. A representative of Ellen Cohenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, Janae Williams Winfield, senior director of constituent services and community affairs, will give out certificates. Fiesta, Kroger and HEB will be contributing gifts to centenarians. All nonagenarians (people in their nineties) are also welcome. Waltrip High School Jazz band will be honoring centenarians under the direction of Jesse Espinoza, director. They will perform some old favorites. The event will have a patriotic theme.

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Life Line Screening at First Church Heights First Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., will be offering Life Line stroke screening May 30.

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To make an appointment, call 888-653-6450.

Moving sale at All Saints Msgr. Adam McClosky, who is approaching retirement, will have a moving sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30, in the Rectory at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10 St. All are welcome.

A Mass for all graduates with a blessing will be at the 10:30 a.m. Mass and the 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass. A reception will follow after each Mass. Call 713-854-2653, ext.

219 to RSVP. An Adult Bible Study in English continues from 9:4510:30 a.m. on Sundays, in the conference room. David White facilitates the study.

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KIDS FIELD DAY eLearningK12 Houston Bring the children to come meet the characters from The Fairytale Headquarters. The free event will be from 2-5 p.m. June 14, at 7035 W. Tidwell, 77092. There will be water balloons, crafts, science experiments, face painting, bubbles, chalk, hula hoop, jump rope and more. Visit website for tickets.

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Pancake breakfast at St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., will host a pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. June 6,

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This particular vice is contrary to a central theme in the Gospels, namely, Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warning that â&#x20AC;&#x153;If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.â&#x20AC;?

(Matthew 16:24-25) Who of us can honestly say that we have denied ourselves and are truly willing to lose our lives for someone else? True selflessness is so rare that when we see a genuine case of someone putting other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests ahead of their own, especially when it has significant costs to that individual, we consider it heroic. The question, however, is whether we can truly make these heroic sacrifices in a selfless way, or whether we are doing it with the aim of some otherworldly reward.

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Officials declare Harris County a disaster area

By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com By the end of Tuesday, Monday night’s record rainfalls and flooding were blamed for the deaths of five people, in what Houston officials called a “catastrophic” weather event.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared Harris County a disaster area. At a press conference at the city’s Emergency Operations Center, Parker said two waves of downpours late Monday night and early Tuesday morning were to blame for the extreme flooding across the city. The area had already seen extensive rainfalls throughout the the past several weeks and

the Houston Fire Department answered over 500 calls for water rescues until about 10 a.m. Tuesday.

School districts across the area, including HISD, cancelled classes for the day as did private schools like St. Pius X High School, due to the flooding. TEA has also granted a make-up day waiver and officials say HISD will not have a make-up day May 29.

METRO services were also disrupted throughout the day.

Officials suspended local and park and ride buses, rail and METROLift as flooding worsened and later resumed limited bus and rail operations at 10:30 a.m. With bus services

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resuming at noon along major routes. Full service was expected to resume Wednesday, according to officials.

Officials with the Harris County Flood Control District said only one channel was out of banks as of 3:45 p.m. Tuesday – the West Fork of the San

Jacinto River near US 59 in Humble – and several entities had already begun conducting flood damage assessments in neighborhoods across Harris County. According to a press release, the west and southwest parts of Harris County were hardest hit with 9 to 11 inches of rain. The highest rainfall rates were recorded at Brays Bayou and Beltway 8 with 11 inches, Brays Bayou and Bellaire Boulevard with 10.7 inches and Buffalo Bayou and Beltway 8 with 10.3 inches in west Houston.

All other Harris County bayous and creeks were within banks by Tuesday afternoon, including White Oak Bayou

at Interstate 10 from Heights Boulevard to downtown.

Officials also confirmed the body of a person was found inside of a towed vehicle in the 1700 block of Studewood, bringing the death toll to five across the county. Officials are encouraging residents to “keep an eye on the skies.”

“Recent bouts of heavy rainfall have saturated the ground and increased water levels in our bayous, creeks and tributaries,” Officials say in the release. “Additional rainfall could lead to flooding so it is important for Harris County residents to remain vigilant.”

Houston officials issue notice over drinking water in Heights area after finding bacteria For The Leader Officials with the City of Houston say routine testing of one of seven water systems serving the city uncovered an increase in naturally-occurring coliform bacteria.

According to a press release, the area affected is bounded I610 to the north, 11th Street and Pecore Street tot eh south, Shepherd Street to the west and Fulton Street to the east.

Officials say there is no immdiate cause for concern or need to boil water and “continued monitoring, investigation and system adjustments have addressed the issue in the designated area,” and city staff will continue to routinely monitor the entire system.

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water system has consistently met or exceeded all Federal and State standards for drinking water for more than 10 years and the City is committed to maintaining excellent water quality for its citizens,” The release says. “We continue to meet all Federal Standards for protecting public health.”

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ronmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are a variety of bacteria, parasites and viruses which can potentially cause health problems if humans ingest them in drinking water.

Testing water for each of these potential pathogens (disease causing agents) would be difficult and expensive. Instead, water quality and public health workers measure coliform levels. The presence of any coliforms in drinking water suggests that there may be a pathway for pathogens to enter the drinking water distribution system (pipes, storage facilities, etc.). However, many of the organisms detected by this testing are not harmful.

What are total coliforms?

Total coliforms are a group of closely related bacteria that

are (with a few exceptions) not harmful to humans. Because they are common inhabitants of water and may be injured by environmental stresses (e.g., lack of nutrients) and water treatment (e.g., chlorine disinfection) in a manner similar to many harmful bacteria, EPA considers them a useful indicator to monitor for the harmful forms of bacteria.

However, we want to stress that further sampling in the area has found no evidence of any harmful bacteria.

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Federal and State regulations require that when a sample tests positive for total coliforms, it must also be analyzed for fecal coliforms or E. coli, which are types of coliform bacteria that are directly

associated with fresh feces. A positive result for fecal coliforms or E. coli can signify an acute violation, which necessitates rapid state and public notification because it represents an immediate health risk. An acute violation due to the presence of fecal coliform or E. coli will result in a “boil water” notice. All tests for E. Coli have come back negative and it is NOT necessary to boil your water.

on May 14, 2015, so how is going? Are the essays rolling in?

“We have a little more than 2,000 essays in from all over Houston, even out-of-state,” Wachs said. “However, we have only about 500 essays that also include an application fee. It is running about three and half essays for every one with the application fee paid.”

Notably, the $150 fee does not wave other fees that cannot be avoided, including title and closing costs. It could take as much as $10,000 or more to get a family into the home.

However, with similar homes in the Heights going for $500,000 or more, most would agree: it’s still the buy of the century.

Wachs knew this creative offer was a bit out of the ordinary, to say the least. On the home’s website he states that he reserves the right to extend the competition’s time line, or cancel it altogether. At such time, all existing application fees would be returned.

Still, you have to hand it to this family. Given the nature of today’s real estate market in the Heights and surrounding areas, the competition really could help someone realize an otherwise unattainable dream.

The home’s website sums the effort up nicely: “We’re selling our home in the Heights for $150. That’s a pretty good price.”

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That is typical of Garrett according to his father Jason Holcombe, who said that due to his son’s outgoing nature, “everybody knows him.”

Garrett’s diagnosis, which came at 2 years old when he was only walking on his toes, does affect his daily activities – he has limited mobility from the knees down and wears a brace – but it doesn’t rule his life, or keep him from doing things like playing in the championship game at Oaks Dads Club.

“It is a mild case,” said Holcombe. “We are blessed.”

While Holcombe acknowledges the challenges that Garrett faces on the Team Garrett fundraising page, including weekly physical therapy and injections in his legs to relax his muscles and improve his balance and walking, he also says that “they are minute compared to other families who deal with much more – insurance, healthcare, care-giving, and the emotional stress on the family.”

So when Holcombe found out seven years ago about the celebrity golf tournament that the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston hosted, he decided to get involved.

“The first year we raised $3,000, then $5,000 and then $7,000 and then $17,000,” said Holcombe.

When the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, now Easter Seals, moved to the Walk With Me event, Team Garrett moved with them. While Garrett has a roster of fundraisers on his team, he recruits more members through his classmates and friends, and inspires them with the videos he posts on Vimeo.

“We have people from his T-ball team who still donate and we haven’t seen them in years,” said Holcombe.

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Home from P. 1A way to help someone get into a home who may not otherwise have the chance, to help someone realize their dream.”

The little home is located at 213 E. 23rd Street, and the area has a 78 WalkScore, perfect for a family. On the website, Wachs states that many of the appliances are less than a year old and will stay. He also says the wood floors have been exposed, that the bath has been renovated and much of the plumbing was redone.

Harris County Appraisal District lists the home’s value at about $400,000. To recoup that, Wachs will need about 2,700 essays and application fees. The offer was announced

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visit there. Initially, his parents were on the fence about sending him to a camp for kids with disabilities.

“We’d been telling him he’s not different,” said Holcombe.

“We thought if he doesn’t like it, we won’t send him again.”

Garrett didn’t like camp, he loved it. “Garrett’s first words to us at closing ceremonies were ‘I wish we could live here….forever!’” said Holcombe on their fundraising page. “The next morning I woke with Garrett telling me ‘I did the math and I will graduate Camp Smiles in 2020 and then I want to be a volunteer.’ So next goal counselor. Again, absolutely the best decision.”

And although the Walk with Me event is over for this year, Team Garrett is still at it. Garrett and his supporters are doing a raffle at this Saturday’s 2nd Annual Summer GOOF Off Summer Block party.

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Treadsack’s ice house, D&T Drive Inn, is pleased to announce their two-year anniversary party featuring a whole hog cooked by Feges BBQ. The party kicks off 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th and will last until the pig is gone.

Since May of 2013, D&T has served over 23,427 glasses of beer and 1,298 different beers in a laid-back environment that’s perfect for sipping your favorite suds with friends or trying a new craft brew.

While the history of the establishment dates back to before the 1950s, D&T got its name in 1959 when Mrs. McKeehan named the place after her sons Dan and Ted. For their two-year anniversary party D&T’s Head Chef Mara Serna, will be cooking up traditional sides of baked beans and coleslaw along with a selection of delectable pickled vegetables.

“We’re so excited to celebrate the last two years of business with the Brooke Smith and Heights neighborhoods,” Chris Cusack, Owner of the Treadsack group said.

“Reid Schroder (general manager at D&T) has some really exciting rare beers that he’s been saving for the anniversary that I’m looking forward to trying. With so much growth in our neighborhood over the last two years, we’re happy that we can be staple for everyone in the area, whether you’ve lived here for years or just moved in.”

Patrick Feges, pitmaster and owner of Feges BBQ, will smoke a whole pig for the celebration. Feges currently cooks at pop-up dinners and events and will soon be manning the pits at Southern Foods. He previously cooked at Underbelly, Brennan’s, and most recently Killen’s Barbecue.

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This Thursday, sip and support local charities and cheer on your favorite bartenders as they put their own spin on Yellow Rose whiskey, all while supporting local charities.

Since April, eight bartenders have been competing in a mixologist competition, presenting their best take on whiskey.

All eight bartenders will be ready to compete at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 with a juried element at Yellow Rose

Distilling. The audience will support the popular vote, and they will have media and VIP industry judges jurying each of the cocktails for prizes, which will close at 8 p.m.

Each mixologist will draw a name of a charity partner, and cash proceeds from the evening will be distributed between the popular and juried winner to those organizations.

Benefiting oranizations include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Buffalo Bayou Partnership - Bayou Buddies, Houston Zoo – Flock, Preservation Houston – Pier & Beam, Candlelighters, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Dress for Success – Women Wardrobe, and Lucky Dog Rescue.

Two of our area bartenders will be competing, Rachel Hitteman from Onion Creek and Faith Guajardo from Cedar Creek. Entry to Yellow Rose Distilling will be waived from 4-6:30 p.m. for the event.

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Annual Brazarre Houston kicks off this weekend and partnering with Wayne Gilbert of G Gallery, we started The Brazarre. The name so cleverly coined by my brother.

How did the idea come about?

There was a small health center in Spring that did a small sale of crafty bras in their lobby. I loved the idea but I had more of a vision to take the artful bras to a much more artful level. It was easy to accomplish in the Heights, such a closeknit art community. Now the word has spread Houston-wide and we really enjoy receiving the artful bras that are donated each year.

What changes have you seen since starting it? Has the money raised and participation increased?

The only thing that has really changed with each year is that we add new friends in the form of artists and attendees. We have artists who look forward to creating beautiful works for the event and we have supporters who look forward to the date so they can attend each and every year.

Our first year we raised $4,300 and that grew to an $11,000 year. It’s amazing and so very touching how many people support such a wonderful cause – the America Cancer Society!

Do you foresee or plan on changes to your future events?

That is a very good question. This event happens only with the help of a core team of ambitious and dedicated volunteers (10 this year) who all hold full time jobs. So how do we grow? That gets determined with each new year. A few ideas include always adding a component that brings a very real and touching aspect to our event.

My goal is that every event brings with it a feeling of celebration, honor and camaraderie with everyone that attends. Almost all of us have been touched by cancer and that unfortunate common bond can still bring good things. Our event and our community can make a difference to our corner of the world, and that is what our committee, known as “The Brazarmy,” is

Photos by Angela Lamont Artful bra design titled Eyefull Towers by Beans Barton.

You may be asking yourself the same questions I asked when I first heard the word “Bra-zarre.” I sat down with Vicki Eaker, who came up with this brilliant event and got some answers.

You started the Brazarre, tell me how and what affiliation do you have with the Relay for Life team?

Seven years ago I had a Relay for Life Greater Heights team and six years ago after losing my father to melanoma years ago I decided that I could do more. So, with the help of a couple of people tied to the arts community, a few good friends,

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A very successful preview for The Brazarre was held a few weeks ago at by Dow Hickman’s Top Drawer Lin- At the top, artful bra gerie. Eaker tells brass design by Burge. me that next year Above, a henna design they are looking by Soniya Ekici. at adding online bidding prior to the event and hope to kick that off at Top Drawer. A photobooth is in the works too.

One thing that really sets the Brazarre Houston apart from other gallery nights or fundraisers is incredible live entertainment from local musicians. The line-up Saturday night is 6 to 7:30 pm - Lois Albez and returning favorite at 7:30 to 9 pm Grifters & Shills.

Brazarre Houston 2015, Saturday at 6 - 9:00 p.m. G Gallery Houston, 301 E 11th St. Houston, Texas 77008. Admission is $15 at the door or $10 in advance available at BrazarreHouston.com. 100% of proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

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The 4th Annual Curry Crawl is back and turning up the heat on Sunday, June 7th from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Hosted by Chef John Sikhattana of STRAITS and held at his restaurant in City Centre, this year’s 11 com-

peting restaurants will battle it out. Competiting chefs from the area include Chef Matt Opaleski, Hugs & Donuts and Chef Kevin Naderi, from Lillo & Ella.

Individual tickets are $55.

The admission fee includes food and cocktails.

To purchase tickets: www. currycrawl2015.eventbrite.com

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Leader Nibbles On Tuesday nights, Alli’s Pizzaria will be offering more than just pizza. The family friendly restaurant has been working on offering something for everyone, even for the kiddos. Every Tuesday, Alli’s will host a free movie night starting at 6:45 p.m. You can dine in and order a pizza for the family, stay for the movie and ice cream for the kids is FREE! This past week, movie night featured the DreamWorks production, Turbo.

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I would be remiss in my duties to you dear readers if I did not remind you that on this Saturday night, is the 5th Annual Brazarre Houston - an “artful bra” event benefiting the American Cancer Society.

G Gallery, owned by Wayne Gilbert at 301 East 11st St. in the Heights, once again hosts this annual event that raised more than 11,000 dollars last year. Attendees can enjoy appetizers from Union Kitchen Catering, beer from Karbach Brewing Co., mix, mingle and quietly outbid, trick and trump their neighbors for a chance to take home their favorite artful brassieres. There is both a silent and a live auction for the art themed bras as well as many donated items from jewelers to local businesses.

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Urban Eats will be highlighting Heights art this month and will be hosting a reception for Heights resident abstract artist Carol Simon from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Culinary Director Levi Rollins said he loves her work.

“Carol’s art is so bright, colorful and inspiring; you can lose yourself in her work,” Rollins said.

Simon’s show will be available until on August 31, 2015.

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The Posh Petal to close doors

By Betsy Denson Betsy@theleadernews.com

Photo by Betsy Denson

ReBuild Houston work continues in Oak Forest

By Betsy Denson Betsy@theleadernews.com Been wondering about the work at the intersection of 43rd and Rosslyn? Wonder no more.

It is part of ReBuild Houston’s Oak Forest Storm Water Drainage Improvement project.

As explained on their website, ReBuild Houston is the City of Houston’s initiative to improve the quality of life and mobility for residents of the city by rebuilding the coit drainage and street infrastructure. To support the initiative, the city has established a dedicated, pay-asyou-go fund to maintain the infrastructure, and to plan upgrades to meet future needs as the city grows.

The city distinguishes the pay-as-you-go model, from the “put it on the credit card” model. New projects are paid for in cash, which means the city will get about twice as much product for each dollar. For example, a $10 million project funded by a 30-year bond will cost more than $20 million after paying interest on

that debt.

The contract for the work provides construction services to resolve localized storm water drainage problems including the construction, repair, removal, and/or replacement of storm sewers, storm sewer leads, manholes, inlets and trench grates, and drainage improvements, including roadway pavement, curbs, sidewalks, access ramps, water line and sanitary sewer as determined by the City of Houston and directed by issued Work Authorizations.

The Work Authorization for 43rd and Rosslyn consists of the removal and replacement of inlets from West 43rd Street to Bethlehem Street and from Rosslyn Road to Oak Forest Drive. The project will involve the removal and replacement of type BB and type C-1 inlets. The total work authorization amount is $364,637.81.

The contractor for this project is P2MG, LLC. The work is anticipated to be complete this August.

Still have questions? Call 832-395-2090 or email pwecip@houstontx.gov.

The Posh Petal’s Ann Brock took to social media today to announce the closing of her store.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce that our beloved shop will be closing due to my family and I relocating to Florida,” she said. “I am so grateful for all of you who have chosen to make us your florist.

I couldn’t have asked for a better following of diehard flower lovers such as myself. We are closed today to prepare for our sale. Our shop will be open until June 12th and will make its final deliveries June 15th. In the meantime please come by the shop and partake in our huge sale of 40% off everything store wide as well as our fixtures and rental items. We will continue to offer wonderful fresh flowers during our closing. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to give us a call.”

Established grassroots style in 2004 by Brock, the store eventually grew to include a gift shop and drew customers from The Leader area and beyond. Brock also became

the in-house florist for the upscale restaurant Uchi and the Hilton Americas Houston.

Brock is now looking for someone to fill the rest of her lease. The landlord is Dr. Tom Rice of the next door Rice Chiropractic Clinic.

“I wanted it to stay in the neighborhood so badly,” said Brock, who did get some interest from potential buyers for her business but couldn’t solidify a deal.

“It was a really hard decision to close,” she said. “I want to thank our dedicated customers who have been with us from the very beginning. They supported us through our growth and became our dear friends.

They mean so much to all of us here.”

‘Unsung Heroes’

Contributed photos Left: HISD Board President Rhonda Skillern-Jones is pictured with Oak Forest PTA President Amber Caver. Right: Learn Local’s Arianna DiFilippo and Emily Guyre stand on either side of PPSH co-president Dale Davidson to accept their award.

Local schools honored with Guiding Star Awards

By Betsy Denson Betsy@theleadernews.com

www.LeaderSearcher.com Start your search locally.

Several Leader area schools were recently honored by Parents for Public Schools of Houston as part of their Guiding Star Award ceremony. The purpose of the Guiding Star Award Program is to identify “previously unsung heroes” for their contributions in the Greater Houston Education Village.

‘Learn Local,’ an organization that seeks to establish a bridge for children between successful Heights elementary schools and Hogg Middle School, received the 2015 Guiding Star President’s Award.

Oak Forest Elementary received a Guiding Star Award for Parent/Community Friendly School.

Two Black Middle School supporters – PTO President Michelle Black and Parent Involvement Coordinator Tim Weltin – also received a Guiding Star Award for their work on the campus.