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By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Converting a former Gerland’s grocery store in GOOF into a restaurant seems a fitting transformation for a property keeping its uses on the food chain.

Carl Eaves, one of the partners in FEED TX’s new Liberty Kitchen that opened earlier this month on Alba Street, says the challenge of the renovation project was to maintain the old building’s vibe while making it into a functional restaurant and neighborhood hangout.

He has done this sort of thing before, many times, and says, “You have to weave your way without destroying the structure.”

Guests will find the remains of an original walk-in fridge have been repurposed as the chilled wine cellar. Within it, vintage ship lathe and stenciled panels indicate the former air compressor’s route.

Wainscot of beadboard salvaged from Heights-area porch ceilings add timeworn shades of beachy blues, greens, grays and tans. Above it are sections of the company’s signature damask-style wallpaper. At first, it looks like traditional pub décor, but the pattern cleverly compresses a number of Texas icons into the pattern -- dubbed “Yee-Haw” by the company (in New Jersey, go figure) that produces and sells it.

The interior finishes left the trusses exposed to boost the airiness, Eaves says. Original plans had called for the finished ceiling.

As completed, the space reads a bit like a Cape Cod coastal roost, though one with Texas-grade air conditioning and spiffed up décor.

Eaves, a transplant from England, says the design also draws a bit from the

He took on the project of replacing our roof, painting the interior, painting and power washing the exterior of our home, replacing a wooden interior wall with a sheet rock repair, power washed the exterior of the home and all the sidewalks, replaced the wood on our deck and stained it plus replaced the light fixtures on the interior of our home and did some work on our plumbing.

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Contributed photo In the background, a frieze by The Art Guys is comprised of yardsticks with prose and poetry. Carl Eaves with FEED TX says the design of the new Liberty Kitchen has many influences.

“Sunday best” front rooms found in English homes of any class, and always decorated nicely. The one in his childhood home, for example, held “a mishmash” of furnishings and collections.

A similar eclectic approach reveals itself at the restaurant. The lighting, for example, includes chandeliers, industrial-style hanging pendant lights and glass globes.

Unique to this project is a frieze by The Art Guys that’s comprised of yardsticks bearing printed prose, poetry and witticisms. Among them is a Jonathan Swift’s quote, “He was a bold man that

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The quirky messages are interesting to discover as you sit and see what’s around you, Eaves explains.

About 80 percent of the building is original, Eaves estimates. As previously reported in The Leader, the landlord, Garden Oaks native and builder Miguel Facundo, had started to renovate the property for his own purpose and changed

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THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET HEATS UP IN MAY Growing inventory helps meet increased buyer demand; pricing eases Steady growth in the supply of homes provided the fuel needed to help boost to the Houston real estate market in May, with single-family home sales up 10 percent year-over-year. As the market has seen for several months, the greatest concentration of home buying continued to take place among mid-range housing—homes priced between $150,000 and $500,000.

The average and median price remained virtually the same as May of 2015.

According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), a total of 7,343 homes sold in May compared to 6,678 a year earlier.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales rose 3.6 percent versus May of 2015. New listings buoyed inventory levels from a 3.0-months supply to 3.6 months. “We are seeing more normal market conditions for this time of year and that is the direct result of more plentiful housing inventory for buyers,� said HAR Chairman Mario Arriaga with First Group. “A year ago, the supply of homes was historically low, which increased buyer-side demand and pushed up pricing. These are the fundamental forces of supply and demand, and with more available housing and an easing of prices, we look for-

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The single-family home average price declined a fractional 0.5 percent in May to $290,931. The median price— the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less—held steady at $225,000.

May sales of all property types in Houston totaled 8,703, up 7.1 percent from the same month last year. Total dollar volume for properties sold in May rose 7.3 percent to $2.4 billion.

May Monthly Market Comparison The Houston real estate market gauges held to positive territory in May compared to those from a year earlier and continue to reflect what are widely considered sustainable market conditions. On a yearover-year basis, single-family homes sales and total dollar volume were up, inventory grew and prices were statistically flat.

Month-end pending sales for single-family homes totaled 8,286, an increase of 15.6 percent compared to last year which portends the likelihood of more positive sales when the June numbers are tallied. Total active listings, or the total number of available properties, at the end of May climbed 17.4 percent from May 2015 to 35,416.

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• Single-family home sales rose 10 percent compared to last May; • On a year-to-date basis, single-family home sales are up 3.4 percent; • Total property sales jumped 7.1 percent to 8,703 units; • Total dollar volume rose 7.3 percent to $2.4 billion; • At $290,931, the single-family home average price was statistically unchanged from last year; • The single-family home median price was also flat at $225,000; • Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.6-months supply versus 3.0 months a year earlier; • Townhome/condominium sales were unchanged with the average price down 2.6 percent to $198,411 and the median price up 7.6 percent to $163,000; • Leases of single-family homes were up 4.1 percent with rents unchanged at $1,866; • Leases of townhomes/condominiums soared 10.7 percent with rents unchanged at $1,666. homes inventory, with levels climbing from a 3.0-months supply to 3.6 months. For perspective, housing inventory across the U.S. currently stands at a 4.7-months supply, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Townhouse/Condominium Update Townhome and condominium sales were unchanged with 621 units selling in both May of 2016 and 2015. The average price declined 2.6 percent to $198,411 while the median price climbed 7.6 percent to $163,000. Inventory grew from a 2.6-months supply to 3.4 months.

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While Liberty Kitchen locations reflect their environs, from swank to quirky, this location is the partnership’s first “in the heart of a neighborhood,” he says. “It’s an opportunity to be especially family-friendly.” The property includes bike racks, for example, and has arranged for overflow parking in a field across the street behind the American Legion Hall.

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Animals & Pet Services

Animal Hospital 1st Place - Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital 2nd Place – Thrive Affordable Vet Care 3rd Place – Forest West Animal Clinic Veterinarian 1st Place - Dr. Hallie Moore 2nd Place – Dr. Beverly Crocker 3rd Place – Dr. Jenna Maddox Pet Emergency 1st Place - VERGI 24/7 Houston 2nd Place – Gulf Coast Animal Hospital 3rd Place – North Houston Veterinary Specialists Day Care/Boarding 1st Place - Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital 2nd Place – Paws Pet Resort 3rd Place – Molly’s Mutt House Pet Sitter Service 1st Place - Paws Pet Resort 2nd Place – Molly’s Mutt House 3rd Place – Karen Zorn Pet Store 1st Place - Natural Pawz 2nd Place – Molly’s Mutt House 3rd Place – PetsMart on 43rd Groomer 1st Place - Paws Pet Resort 2nd Place – Molly’s Mutt House 3rd Place – Canine Coiffure Pet Waste Removal 1st Place - Scoop Le Poop 2nd Place – Harry the Curb Painter 3rd Place – Poo the Rescue

Automotive Services-Products Auto Repair 1st Place - Emerson’s Automotive Service 2nd Place – Heights Mobil 3rd Place – T&S Auto Auto Dealer 1st Place - Baker Auto Sales (Jack Baker) 2nd Place – Tommie Vaughn Ford 3rd Place – Helfman Dodge Auto Parts 1st Place - Auto Zone 2nd Place – NLine Automotive Oil Change 1st Place - Heights Mobil

2nd Place – Dr. Gleem 3rd Place – Master Car Care

3rd Place – La Hacienda

Tacos 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Torchy’s 3rd Place – El Rey

Car Wash/Detailing 1st Place - Dr. Gleem 2nd Place – Mister Car Wash

Pizzeria 1st Place - Pink’s Pizza 2nd Place – Ali’s Pizzaria 3rd Place – Collina’s

Beauty Hair Salon 1st Place - Haum Salon by Joey Cox 2nd Place – Salon Studio Dean McNeely 3rd Place – Venus Hair Salon

Sandwich Shop 1st Place - Supreme 2nd Place – Carter & Cooley’s 3rd Place – DaCapo’s

Stylist 1st Place - Joey Cox 2nd Place – Mary McKenzie 3rd Place – Kathryn Farrar-Thompson Day Spa 1st Place - Plucked and More 2nd Place – LV Nails Spa 3rd Place – Ella Foot Spa Tanning Salon 1st Place - Haut Tanning Salon 2nd Place – Glo Girl 3rd Place – Better Bronze Spray Tans Manicure/Pedicure 1st Place - LV Nails Spa 2nd Place – Borgata 3rd Place – Texan Nail and Spa Esthetician 1st Place - Sandee Trevino 2nd Place – Tamara Harris 3rd Place – Le ??? (No last name)

Community Church 1st Place - St. Stephen’s UMC 2nd Place – St. Rose of Lima 3rd Place – St. Matthew’s UMC Minister 1st Place - Pastor Kevin Otto 2nd Place – Pastor Virginia Wall 3rd Place – Fr. Rafa Becerra Non-Profit 1st Place - Leather Apron Foundation 2nd Place – MANNA 3rd Place – NAM Local Politician 1st Place - Joe Danna 2nd Place – John Whitmire 3rd Place – Dwayne Bohac

Drinking Smoothies 1st Place - Juice Land 2nd Place – Smoothie King

Photo by Christina Martinez HITS Theatre’s summer crew strikes a pose while accepting their Best Community Theatre award.

Contributed photo The Leader’s Phil Stewart presents Vanessa Wodehouse of Big Blue Whale their Best Toy Store award.

Frozen Treat 1st Place - Baskin Robbins 2nd Place – Fat Cat Creamery 3rd Place – Sweet Frog Brewery 1st Place - Karbach 2nd Place – Town in City 3rd Place – Brash Bar 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Johnny’s Gold Brick 3rd Place – Mad Bull Club Coffee Shop 1st Place - Boomtown 2nd Place – The Grind House 3rd Place – Antidote Happy Hour 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Cottonwood 3rd Place – Harold’s Wine Bar 1st Place - Plonk 2nd Place – Cyclone Anaya’s 3rd Place – Corkscrew Sports Bar 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Crow Bar 3rd Place – T-Bones Sports Bar Cocktail Bar 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Johnny Gold Brick 3rd Place – Lei Low

Dive Bar 1st Place - Mad Bull Club 2nd Place – Big Star Bar 3rd Place – Sassafras

Education Nursery/Day Care 1st Place Gethsemane Lutheran 2nd Place – Happy Times Academy 3rd Place – Thelma Cares Academy Learning Center 1st Place - Our Savior Lutheran School 2nd Place – Gethsemane Lutheran 3rd Place – Mathnasium

Private/Parochial School 1st Place - Our Savior Lutheran School 2nd Place – Gethsemane Lutheran 3rd Place – St. Rose of Lima

Local Artist 1st Place - April Murphy 2nd Place – Janice Jackson 3rd Place – Mitch Cohen

Public School 1st Place - Sinclair Elementary 2nd Place – Oak Forest Elementary 3rd Place – Durham Elementary

Food/Restaurants

Community College 1st Place - Lone Star College 2nd Place – Houston Community College After School Program 1st Place - YMCA at Sinclair Elementary 2nd Place – Our Savior Lutheran School 3rd Place – After 3 at Oak Forest Elem.

Tutor 1st Place - Nell Baham 2nd Place – Emily Drees 3rd Place – Kimberly Eifert

Entertainment Family Entertainment Center 1st Place - First Saturday Arts Market 2nd Place – Houston Zoo 3rd Place – MarqE Community Theater 1st Place - HITS Theater 2nd Place – Miller Outdoor Theater 3rd Place – A.D. Players Live Music Venue 1st Place - First Saturday Arts Market 2nd Place – White Oak Music Hall 3rd Place – Fitzgeralds Local Museum 1st Place - Houston Art Car Museum 2nd Place – Museum of Fine Arts 3rd Place – Menil Art Gallery 1st Place - First Saturday Arts Market 2nd Place – Silos at Sawyer Yards 3rd Place – Museum of Fine Arts

Bakery 1st Place - Artisana Bakery 2nd Place – Three Brothers Bakery 3rd Place – El Bolillo Donuts/Kolaches 1st Place - Shipley’s 2nd Place – Hugs and Donuts 3rd Place – Queen Donuts Asian 1st Place - Hughies 2nd Place – Vietnam 3rd Place – Thai Lanna BBQ 1st Place - Gatlins 2nd Place – Gabby’s 3rd Place – Hickory Hollow Hamburger 1st Place - Myti Burger 2nd Place – Hubcap Grill 3rd Place – Harold’s Hot Wings 1st Place - Wings & Things (290) 2nd Place – Pluckers 3rd Place – Wing Stop Hot Dogs 1st Place - Good Dog 2nd Place – Happy Fatz 3rd Place – Rico’s Morning+Noon+Night Ice Cream 1st Place - Baskin Robbins 2nd Place – Fat Cat Creamery 3rd Place – Menchie’s Italian 1st Place - Cavatore’s 2nd Place – Spaghetti Western 3rd Place – Collina’s Mediterranean 1st Place - Niko Niko’s 2nd Place – Zoe’s 3rd Place – Mary’z Lebanese Mexican 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Tony’s Mexican Restaurant

Seafood 1st Place - Mel’s Seafood Shack 2nd Place – Cyclone Anaya’s 3rd Place – Connie’s Seafood Market Specialty Food Store 1st Place - Phoenicia 2nd Place – Revival Market 3rd Place – Nundini Chef Table Steak House 1st Place - Laurenzo’s 2nd Place – Haufbrau 3rd Place – B&B Butchers Sushi 1st Place - Ka Sushi 2nd Place – Blue Fish 3rd Place – Soma Breakfast 1st Place - Revival Market 2nd Place – El Rey 3rd Place – Down House Brunch 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – Crisp Lunch 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – Zoe’s Date Place 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Rainbow Lodge 3rd Place – Harold’s Caterer 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – French Fig Service 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – Brennan’s of Houston Takeout 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Eastern 3rd Place – Doyle’s Place to Host a Party 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – Cottonwood Patio 1st Place - Cyclone Anaya’s 2nd Place – Harold’s 3rd Place – Brennan’s of Houston Food Truck 1st Place - Luv Me Tenders 2nd Place – La Macro

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An inside look to Leader Readers’ Choice Awards winners

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader This week we chatted with four of our leading ladies that placed in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Photographer For the second time in many years, Oak Forest resident Nicki Pampell, of Nicole Denae Photography, won The Leader’s Readers’ Choice Award for photography. However, the young mother of two made some changes this year.

Pampell joined forces with professional photographer Bianca Williams, of Bianca Williams Photography; a friend and Oak Forest mom of three. The women share an artist vision so, together, they launched their photography business called Blink Collective.

As mothers, the two professionals are particularly sensitive to the issues of girls and their journey to becoming young women. With a concentration on senior high school girls, the photographers found-

General Shopping Bookstore 1st Place - The Lift 2nd Place – Kaboom 3rd Place – The Book Shelf Bridal Store 1st Place - Ventura’s 2nd Place – Jubilee 3rd Place – Marry Me Children’s Clothing Store 1st Place - Thread 2nd Place – Children’s Collection 3rd Place – Big Blue Whale Antique Store 1st Place - Blind Girl Productions 2nd Place – AG Antiques 3rd Place – Gen’s Antiques Local Furniture Store 1st Place - Blind Girl Productions 2nd Place – Jubilee 3rd Place – Alabama Furniture Gift Shop 1st Place - Jubilee 2nd Place – Blind Girl Productions 3rd Place – Darlene’s Flowers and Gifts Grocery Store 1st Place - Kroger 2nd Place – HEB 3rd Place – FoodArama Health Food Store 1st Place - Sprouts 2nd Place – Whole Foods Jewelry Store 1st Place - JVP Jewelry 2nd Place – Erica DelGardo 3rd Place – Houghtons Liquor Store 1st Place - Spec’s Liquor 2nd Place – Up Liquor 3rd Place – Roma Liquor Mattress Store 1st Place - Mattress Firm 2nd Place – Gallery Furniture Men’s Clothing Store 1st Place - Man Ready Mercantile 2nd Place – The Purple Cat Resale 3rd Place – Family Thrift on Durham Musical Instrument Store 1st Place - Percussion Center 2nd Place – Rock to Bach

ed Blink Collective, dedicated to providing modern boutique portraits that capture the true beauty and personality of this particular age group.

Pampell and Williams’ first step is to sit down with the student and interview her. The photographer’s identify what interests each, her dreams, passions, and preferences. The professionals then offer guidance and tips on wardrobe, make-up and hair, arming each girl with as much confidence as possible for the sitting.

The two women are keenly aware that their subjects ‘tween girls,’ teens and even high school seniors - often need encouragement to embrace themselves as singular individuals and unique beauties.

“We always seek to empower our subject,” Pampell said.

“We tailor the experience to her, to help demonstrate that each girl is one-of-a-kind and uniquely exquisite. Our specialty is making a girl or young woman’s ‘inner-fabulous’ shine through.”

“We are also delighted to

Resale Shop/ Consignment 1st Place - Blind Girl Productions 2nd Place – The Purple Cat Resale 3rd Place – MANNA Toy Store 1st Place - Big Blue Whale 2nd Place – Tomfoolery Toys Women’s Clothing Store 1st Place - Jubilee 2nd Place – The Purple Cat Resale 3rd Place – Branche Shoe/Boot Shop 1st Place - Urban Soles 2nd Place – Parker’s 3rd Place – RJ Boot Company

Health Hospital 1st Place - Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 2nd Place – Memorial Hermann-Memorial City 3rd Place – Methodist

and elements. Studio or location shooting, we can do both, and we love both.”

With a combined 16 years of photography experience, a true sensitivity for their subjects, and a style that is second to none, it’s little wonder that Nicki Pampell and Bianca Williams have secured the admiration of The Leader’s readers, yet again. For more information, visit www.blink-collective.com.

grove resident and RE/MAX Metro Realtor Carolyn Bryant appeared on the list two times before, and she did it again this year.

Bryant does most of her work with buyers and sellers in the market in the northwest quadrant of Houston and she knows our area well.

“I was born and raised here and I absolutely love it,” she said.

According to this realtor, our area’s schools are contributing to the move-in appeal.

“This community enjoys a lot of parent participation in our schools, and that has resulted in raising their quality a lot,” Bryant said. “People with children are always seeking the best schools, and we have some of the best, thanks to that participation.”

“Our schools, our friendly neighbors, our big trees, our proximity to the city, our community itself – they are all rare finds in this day and age, and I absolutely love sharing it with my clients,” Bryant concluded with a smile.

provide the girls and their families with, not only a wonderful experience, but gorgeous images... images that will be cherished for a lifetime,” Williams said.

The two partners frequently shoot photos in a studio on Summer Street in the Heights.

“Houston is a fun city and often we reflect that in our work,” Pampell said. “Our location sessions are normally juxtaposed against Houston’s cool and quirky backdrops

Realtors Melodie Matlock, First Place For three of the last four years, Houston Realtor Melodie Matlock, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties, has appeared on the list of The Leader’s Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, she took first place. How does she do it, we asked?

“I don’t know,” Matlock said with a smile. “But I do know that I love, love, love what I do! Sometimes I actually have to stop myself from working.”

3rd Place – Dr. Juliet Farmer

3rd Place – TexMar Flooring

Professional Services

Massage Therapist 1st Place - Marcy Basile 2nd Place – Bobby at Massage Envy

Garden/Landscaping Company 1st Place - Bluebonnet Landscapes 2nd Place – Gilbert’s Landscaping 3rd Place – Buchanan’s Native Plants

Attorney 1st Place - Dove Law Firm 2nd Place – Ronnie W. Baham Jr. 3rd Place – Gary Langford

Tree Care/Removal 1st Place - My Trees Houston 2nd Place – US Trees Experts 3rd Place – Ranger

Bank/Credit Union 1st Place - Comerica (Mangum) 2nd Place – Prosperity Bank 3rd Place – Allegiance Bank (Heights)

Computer Service 1st Place - Clerc Computer Consulting 2nd Place – Champion Computers 3rd Place – Magic Box Solutions

Dry Cleaners 1st Place - Bells My Own Cleaners 2nd Place – Best Cleaners (on 34th) 3rd Place – Heights Cleaners

Travel Agent 1st Place - Culturally Creative Travel 2nd Place – Marya Minter 3rd Place – Dana Munoz (Dana’s Travel)

Insurance Agent 1st Place - Norman Adams 2nd Place – Texas Farm Bureau Ins. 3rd Place – Bradley Brawner

Security 1st Place - Safenet Security - Gary Moore 2nd Place – AT&T

Cleaning Service 1st Place - Maid in the Shade 2nd Place – J and M Housekeeping

Dance Studio 1st Place - Houston Dance Works 2nd Place – City Dance 3rd Place – Creative Motion

Contributed photo Blink Collective’s Nicki Pampell and Bianca Williams.

Women’s Health Provider 1st Place - Dr. Durani 2nd Place – Dr. Stephanie Fulton 3rd Place – Dr. Ramon Miro Pediatrician 1st Place - Dr. Diana Eisner 2nd Place – Dr. Anna Torres 3rd Place – Dr. Denise Zertuche Urgent Care 1st Place - MediSpring 2nd Place – Urgent Doc Wellness Center 1st Place - Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA 2nd Place – Ibn Sina Foundation Medical Clinic 3rd Place – Nutrition Connection

Physician 1st Place - Dr. Sally Thomas 2nd Place – Dr. Anna Torres 3rd Place – Dr. Hayley Nguyen

Weight Loss Facility 1st Place - The League Elite Training Facility

Assisted Living Home 1st Place - The Village of the Heights 2nd Place – Brookdale Heights

Architect 1st Place - Greg Ryden 2nd Place – Gage Designs

Home Improvement

Chiropractor 1st Place - Greg Green DC 2nd Place – Northwest Chiropractic 3rd Place – Hudson Chiropractic

Custom Home Builder 1st Place - Mazz Construction 2nd Place – Justin Gordon Homes 3rd Place – Alleanza Custom Homes

Cosmetic Surgeon 1st Place - Dr. Lee Steely

Developer 1st Place - Will Johnson 2nd Place – Justin Gordon Homes

Dentist 1st Place - Dr. Savita Brenner 2nd Place – Dr. Neela Patel 3rd Place – Dr. Naftis

A passion for helping her clients, and a killer work ethic, are only two of the reasons Matlock is successful and wellregarded. This Lazybrook resident also possesses thorough knowledge of real estate and is very effective at helping clients navigate the intimidating transactions involved in buying and selling.

“I can put myself in both the buyer’s or seller’s shoes, and I think clients really appreciate that,” she said.

While Matlock normally handles real estate transactions inside Beltway 8, this realtor also prides herself in doing whatever it takes and going where she needs to service her clients. And what about her friends who recommended that she tackle real estate? “I should have listened to them 20 years sooner,” she laughed.

Appliance Store 1st Place - Sears

Dermatologist 1st Place - Dr. Tejas Desai 2nd Place – Dr. Stephen Laborde

Electrician 1st Place - Deuce Electrical 2nd Place – Greg Russell Electric 3rd Place – John Kuenstle

Eye Care Provider 1st Place - Dora E. Cantu MD 2nd Place – Dr. Andrew Watkins

Flooring Store 1st Place - Buffaloe Floor Covering 2nd Place – Hardwood Creations

General Contractor 1st Place - Glenn Ferrell 2nd Place – Harry Millirons 3rd Place – Time & Tools Plumber 1st Place - Kendziora Plumbing 2nd Place – David Flanery 3rd Place – TDT Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Service 1st Place - Lambert’s AC 2nd Place – Old Oak Forest Heating & AC 3rd Place – AirTeam Home Decorating Store 1st Place - Blind Girl Productions 2nd Place – Eclectic Home 3rd Place – Jubilee Interior Design/ Decorator 1st Place - Blake Woods Design 2nd Place – Bruce Coy 3rd Place – Buffaloe Floor Covering

Carolyn Bryant, Second Place Once again, The Leader’s readers returned to a previous winner for second place in the realtor’s category. Timber-

Mortgage Company 1st Place - Hometrust Mortgage 2nd Place – Sente Mortgage Company 3rd Place – Benchmark Mortgage Real Estate Agent 1st Place - Melodie Matlock 2nd Place – Carolyn Bryant 3rd Place – Patrick Bilnoski

Hardware Store 1st Place - C&D Hardware 2nd Place – Andy’s Hardware 3rd Place – Lowes

Real Estate Company 1st Place - RE/MAX Metro 2nd Place – Century 21 Top Realty 3rd Place – Hartman & Associates

Pest Control Company 1st Place - Kilgore Pest Control 2nd Place – Cherokee 3rd Place – A-OK Pest Control

Florist 1st Place - Darlene’s Flower and Gift Shop 2nd Place – Breen’s Florist 3rd Place – Jana’s Flowers

Washeteria 1st Place - T&T (on 43rd) 2nd Place – The Clean Scene 3rd Place – Soap Suds

Funeral Home 1st Place - Pat H. Foley 2nd Place – Heights Funeral Home 3rd Place – Boyd Funeral Home Photographer 1st Place -- Blink Collective 2nd Place – Tanya

Rawlins (The Photo Firm) 3rd Place – Jimmy Loyd Photography Financial Advisor 1st Place - Jonathan Kolmetz 2nd Place – Jeff Farris 3rd Place – Margaret Vandever

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Golf Course 1st Place - None 2nd Place – 3rd Place – Park 1st Place - T.C. Jester Park 2nd Place – Memorial Park 3rd Place – Donovan Park Sporting Goods Store 1st Place - Academy 2nd Place – Icycle 3rd Place – Luke’s Locker Workout Facility/ Gym 1st Place - Studio Fitness 2nd Place – 290 Fitness 3rd Place – Bayou City Crossfit Group Fitness/ Aerobics 1st Place - Studio Fitness 2nd Place – 290 Fitness 290 fitness Yoga 1st Place - Studio Fitness 2nd Place – Yoga Collective 3rd Place – Yoga Athletex

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school is truly amazing,” Dailey said. “They have a higher standard for the way they hold their students and the turning point is when Audran started to understand that and held himself to those standards. The standards are so normal for him now.”

A favorite memory Dailey recalls with Audran finds the two having lunch, eating cheeseburgers just like they always do. Dailey received an urgent phone call from a friend who needed help moving out of her apartment immediately, in a dire situation.

Dailey explained the situation to Audran, unwanting to ruin their plans, and Audran’s answer left him speechless: “should we get our burgers to-go?”

Dailey goes on to say that Audran worked hard to help him and his friend, and that he truly enjoyed it.

“Being a part of someone’s life and having true communication is what these kids want, what everyone wants,” Dailey said. “If you just entertain, that’s what they’ll expect.”

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Wanting to take on a mentor role, Alex Dailey, 29, joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters program roughly eight years ago and was matched with his little brother, Audran, 17, but 11 at the time of their meet.

Dailey, a native Houstonian and Heights resident, said his love for mentorship first started while working in congress.

“While working under Shelia Jackson Lee, I was an intern and staffer,” Dailey said. “I eventually left to work full time and put myself through law school.

I missed the mentor aspect of my internship. I saw an advertisement for the BBBS program and that’s when I signed up.”

Dailey’s match with Audran was his first and both of their families can agree that the match was gold.

“He’s the most wonderful young man I’ve ever met,” Joyce Hines, Audran’s grandmother and adopted mother said. “He’s Audran’s brother and he’s been such a great impact on his life.”

YMCA of Greater Houston and BBBS were recently approached by a Big in the program, looking for a place where his Little could go after school and during the idle days of summer. Realizing that many young people need regular exposure to positive role models, executives at both organizations instantly embraced the idea.

“The YMCA cannot be more excited to open its doors to Big Brothers Big Sisters,” said

Paul McEntire, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston. “We can’t think of a more natural fit between two organizations, which at their core strive to give children the tools to lead successful lives.”

Empathetic to the situation, the Foster Family YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St., offered Audran and Dailey scholarships to use the center last summer at no charge.

“Audran needed somewhere to go,” Dailey said. “Last summer he needed to be distracted with his grandpa passing. It makes a huge impact to have a place that is safe and positive to go. He didn’t so much talk about the sadness of grandpa being gone, but about day camp. It was a game changer for us.”

This week marks the beginning of a partnership that will give Bigs and Littles free memberships to all YMCAs in the Greater Houston area. And for Dailey and Audran, the two will now be able to improve that jump shot they so love.

What matters most in being a BBBS mentor is being present and being available, Dailey said.

When first getting to know Audran, Dailey saw just how smart he was, but the attention he was getting in school just wasn’t what he needed. So school is what they tackled first and they made huge strides by getting Audran on the raffle list for YES Prep Academy. Audran was eventually accepted into the program his sixth grade year and Dailey said the rest was history.

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16oz $24.99, 24oz $29.95

YETI Bottle Ramblerâ&#x201E;˘ Bottles take insulation to the next level, complete with a double-wall vacuum to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. Perfect for remote campsites and rough work sites alike.

C&D is an authorized YETI dealer stocking a wide variety of YETI products.

18oz, 36oz & 64oz.

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Traeger Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tex Pro-Blue Limited to supplies on hand.

572 sq.in. grilling area, Digital Pro Controller with Duel Meat Probes. Pellet Hopper clean out.

Enjoying the outdoors with out the annoyance of Mosquitoes.

C&D stocks the most popular Mosquito repellents with DEET & all natural solutions for you and your Lawn.

For Your Garden Charming â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birdcagesâ&#x20AC;? form the back of this iron garden bench.

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THE LEADER

Readers' Choice

Leader Readers’ #1 Voted Best Local Politician “The community has spoken and chosen a candidate with real law enforcement experience to ensure #SafeNeighborhoods in Precinct One. Thanks to the readers of The Leader News for their confidence in me and our campaign as we head to victory in November.”

- Joe Danna

Community Accomplishments

• Over 25 years experience as a Precinct One Peace Officer • First approved Deputy for Constable’s Office Motorcycle Division • Wrote, implemented and managed grants through Texas Department of Transportation for its Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) • Filed and executed juvenile, traffic and search warrants that lead to criminal convictions • Appointed as liaison to the Houston Independent Auto Dealers Association • Worked with FBI, Harris County Sheriff’s Department, HPD and Texas DPS to increase awareness and reduce crime in Precinct One • Called on by TXDOT to help train HPD officers to enforce the laws of offering/selling illegal vehicles (curbstoning) • Chosen by the Houston Texans, NFL visiting teams and other local sports organizations to provide police motorcycle escorts

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• Effectively used his technology background to investigate cybercrimes and fraudulent check cases, obtaining and executing search warrants.

#SafeNeighborhoods