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By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader When Rion and Sherri Enroth moved their popular Heights business Alabama Furniture to its new location at 4900 N. Shepherd Drive, they soon realized the outdoor space offered an opportunity. The couple now donates their large parking lot to the Independence Heights Arts Market once a month to help support the deep bench of artists in the area. For many, it’s a dream-come-true.

This new, family friendly arts market will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday of each month from now on.

“Leases are getting expensive in the near north, and the Independence Heights Arts Market offers artists a way to sell to the public without the expense of renting a brick-andmortar location,” said Rion Enroth. “We really want to help them.”

Painter and arts market organizer, Louis Gonzalez, understands the challenges an artist faces getting off the ground.

“When I first started painting, I had no way to get my work out to the public,” Gonzalez said. “The Independence Arts Market is a great way for new artists to launch. In fact, that’s what sets our market apart. This one will host fresh, museum-quality work created by people who cannot be found elsewhere.”

Gonzalez has been busy. At the time of this writing, 21 artists working in all sorts of mediums are slated to show, and two food trucks will be serving on the property. In addition, four live bands from the north side will perform including Savant Haze, and Mannequin on Contributed Photo Independence Heights Arts Market organizer and artist, Luis Gonzalez, sells his paintings to a happy art collector.

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Contributed Photo Roger Seward is one of the latest artists to paint a local utility box - this one located at the corner of Oak Forest Drive and West 43rd STreet - as part of the Mini Murals project

A growing number of Leader-area neighborhoods are turning for the city to fight what some have seen to be an increase in speeders and cutthrough traffic in a number of communities.

Candlelight Plaza and Shepherd Park Plaza have joined other communities in the early stages of working to establish speed cushions and other traffic mitigation devices through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The communities join both Rice Military and Woodland Heights among others looking for help from the city in addressing various issues related to local traffic.

Officials with the NTMP have been busy lately, with hundreds of potential projects either beginning or part of a backlog throughout the city. The NTMP program has seen a bit of a rocky history – after the elimination of the speed hump program in 2008, it was folded into the NTMP ad in 2010 the program was revised to include speed cushions. Later ordinances have sought to streamline the process for applying for the NTMP, See Traffic P. 2A

Latest Mini Mural comes to Oak Forest area courtesy of local artist

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Oak Forest residents took note when the utility box at Oak Forest Drive and West 43rd Street got quite a facelift recently thanks to the Mini Murals project, which converts traffic signal control cabinets into works of art. The artist responsible for the box - Roger Seward - was commissioned by UP Art Studio, a Houston, Texas-based organization that facilitates art projects for urban and contemporary artists.

Seward, who normally works in paint on canvas, said that when he got the call to do the Oak Forest box he was excited because the directive from Council Member Ellen Cohen, whose office sponsored the box, was that Oak Forest wanted trees and acorns.

“That’s all my favorite stuff,” he said.

The project was his fifth one for UP Art Studio. The first was in Greenspoint, and the second was in the Heights at Houston and White Oak. “It’s a fire hydrant, I got lots of dog

jokes,” said Seward.

The third was an aviation inspired piece at Hobby Airport which involved clouds and sky, and after some research about Howard Hughes, a representation of the Spruce Goose and the H-1 racer, which Seward describes as a “good change of pace.”

The one before Oak Forest was in the International district at Beechnut and Boone and was also a big oak tree.

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Speed humps like these could be headed to more and more Leader communitiies in the next year or two if residents deem them necessary.

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By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com It was a busy morning July 9 for staff, PTA members and surrounding neighbors of Durham Elementary as volunteers worked to install new garden beds for an outdoor clasrrom, beautify the campus and hold a pancake breakfast benefit.

The pancake breakfast benefited Raenna Patino, a former student, and her family after they lost their property during the May 28 flooding. Crews also began the next phase of implementing a new outdoor space with garden beds which could be used for multiple purposes including a reading area or

even an outdoor classroom.

Holly Inderrieden, president of the Durham PTA, said the process of getting the garden beds under way had been in the making for two years. Saturday marked the group’s first true work day in the space, following the repairing of sprinkler systems and various irrigation and drainage work that had to be done prior to the work day.

“We envision it as a space which can be used for science teaching and could also even be a garden where students can come to use before tests or for writing assignments See Durham P. 9A

Contributed Photo New garden beds means new outdoor spaces and classrooms for students at Durham Elementary, as community members continued to help out at the campus with another work day last Saturday.

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Traffic from P. 1A the objective of providing neighbors with information ,who in turn can give city officials feedback as a potential plan moves forward. Drabek and others have emphasized at other meetings that the traffic calming methods do not include thoroughfare improvements, reconstruction or street signs.

In Shepherd Park Plaza, some neighbors took to Facebook to air their views in the closing days of the public comment period. Kenny Eldridge said he would be voting no.

“I’d like to push for the lowering of the speed limits that was discussed in the meeting,” He said.

Ryan Kochel disagreed.

“Lowering speed limits sounds great and all, but it will not do much to curb the real problem,” Kochel said. “We have people cutting through this neighborhood all the time hitting [over 50 miles per hour] with our current speed limit. Lowering it a little is not going to cut down on dangerous cut-through traffic.”

Dorothy Vetrano has lived for 20 years in Candlelight Plaza but says she has no pros or cons when it comes to traffic management but understands there are a lot of young families moving into the neighborhood.

“I know there are quite a bit of residents that are for it but

some are against it,” Vetrano said.

Like the meetings in Rice Military and Woodland Heights, the growing number of families and children in the area has led to rather heated discussions that officials have done their best to quell during the comment period.

“Some did have comments and questions at the end of the meeting and some residents wanted to cast a vote right then and there,” Vetrano said. “But it wasn’t about a vote. We didn’t need to get into a big, heated argument.

The purpose of the meeting was informative.”

Arts Market represents his first public exposure. Torres, who grew up in the near north side, is a corporate recruiter by day, but says art is his true passion.

“I’m really excited about the market,” Torres said. “I’m hoping to take my love of art to kids in our community in after-school arts programs. The arts market gives me a way to help promote the concept.”

Superhero artist/illustrator Ed Loera showed his work in May at the Houston Star Wars Show, and last month at Comicpalooza. He was a hit at both. However, the Independence Heights market will be Loera’s first arts market - and he is thrilled.

“My goal is to become a full time artist,” Loera said.

“Right now, I have a day job, but the arts market is a step in the right direction. I am so excited, I can hardly wait.”

Still, it seems like arts markets are popping up everywhere. With so much competition, will this one catch on?

“The response from the artists has been incredible,” Gonzalez said. “I had to cap it at 21 artists because it’s our first market. If I’d kept it open, it would have been twice that.

And the response from the email invitation to the public has been even bigger. It is safe to say that this arts market is going to grow big, fast.”

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And there is another coolness-factor at this arts market: Alabama Furniture itself. After strolling the world of art outside in the parking lot, visitors are welcome to stroll the wonderland of affordable furniture and housewares inside the building.

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Bidding a fond farewell to you I can still remember one of the first assignments I ever wrote as a journalist.

A woman living in Lufkin had traveled overseas to Asia for non-profit work. I had been given the assignment as one of my first real feature stories way back in 2010 when I was interning at the Lufkin Daily News. I can still remember taking some of those old country roads through the woods, winding through small farms and near homesteads that had stood for years. I still remember coming to the storybook-like clearing in the middle of the forest. A single, beautiful home sat in the middle of about an acre or two with perfectly mowed grass and large flowers everywhere in front of it.

Inside, we sat and talked about her past, her time in Asia, whether she would return or not, what the trip ultimately meant, and what it meant to the people she worked with.

Now, at my final week at The Leader (and in newspapers it seems), I find myself wondering about those very same questions.

Looking back on my time working in newspapers, it’s certainly been a tumultuous state of affairs. I graduated in 2011, when the downturn in the economy was still hitting newspapers like a sledgehammer against cardboard. I spent about nine months looking for work, freelancing here and there, but I’m aware there were other young professionals out there that would have killed to be out of work for only nine months.

Eventually, after getting a long series of close-but-no-cigar-type interviews – there were many and they were brutal, particularly when passing through writing tests and final interviews – I started emailing and calling as many places as I could looking for work.

Fortune had smiled on me during that time, as a writer had just left The Courier in Montgomery County barely a week or so before I had emailed them.

Within a few days I had an interview.

Within a few weeks I had a job. Then, within a few months, I was told I might lose that job.

The company I was working for had been going through a buyout. A larger Arizonabased company opted to buy our parent company which meant layoffs and other cost-cutting measures were coming. I braced for the worst but hoped for the best and emerged from those unsettling few months unscathed.

For the next few years I busted my tail, writing about everything from breaking news (where I had started), to politics, infrastructure, business and education. Like most newsrooms, cutting staff meant more responsibilities for a smaller group of writers.

Realizing that my room for growth lied elsewhere, and frustrated with the direction of the company, I decided to look for editing positions at a place that offered stability and a chance at doing something good.

I found all of that at The Leader.

I am forever grateful to Jonathan McElvy for giving me the opportunity to serve a

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community that has done nothing but make me feel welcomed and a part of something much greater than a simple weekly newspaper. The amount of pride and happiness that people have in places like Oak Forest, Garden Oaks, the Heights, Timbergrove, Woodland Heights and all of these other wonderful communities was something that was quite foreign to me at first, admittedly.

While here, I was able to work with some exceptionally talented people like Christina Martinez, Frank Vasquez, Jake and Lucy Dukate, Phil Stewart, Carolyn Moore, Jeanette Black and Katy Cattoni. There were also numerous people, too many to list, that I had the pleasure of working with in the community. I feel I should at least name a few – Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen and his numerous deputies and chiefs; Jacob Millwee, president of the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce; Mark Klein, president of Super Neighborhood 12; Paul Carr, whose talent with woodworking always made me a bit envious; Mark Klein, president of Super Neighborhood #12; Alvin Wright, former Public Works & Engineering representative; and the countless people working at our schools, hospitals and nonprofits.

However, for personal reasons, it appears that it is time to close the book on my time as a newspaper writer. I will be venturing forth into the world of business communications, and now I find myself wondering what I’ll miss and what it all meant.

Being a journalist for so long, I’d like to think my time meant a form of community service for my peers. I’d like to believe that I’ve had a chance to go behind the scenes in ways most people don’t have the chance to do, whether it’s with police officers during warrant roundups or busts, backstage at big events or even just behind closed doors at a new restaurant to find out what makes things tick. I’d like to think my work meant something to the thousands of readers that have opened this paper and every other I’ve had my name in.

As I close the book on newspaper writing in my life and have a final curtain call for all of the people that made this experience a wonderful, crazy ride, I know I do so with a feeling of fulfillment and joy. As I move on to the next part of my career and my life, I bid farewell to you, our readers, and hope you’ll continue to turn to this wonderful publication made by an awesome group of people.

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Subdivided lots at odds with Garden Oaks, Oak Forest area

Dear Editor: $300K for a three story, NARROW townhouse squeezed on a lot with FIVE OTHERS. The lot was originally meant for only ONE house? That’s what is considered “affordable”?

I bemoan the construction blight that has ruined the Heights proper and is now stretching its tentacles to Oak Forest. The houses are cookie cutter. Does anyone really want to face going up and down three flights of stairs at least three times a day? These are the same people who will circle a parking lot to get a spot nearest the shop’s front doors so they won’t have to walk more than six feet.

The result will be an area that has inflated pricing that will squeeze out of the market the home buyers that allegedly the building craze will “help.”

Note that the article admits “some of those homes may end up being of INFERIOR QUALITY”!

Yet I bet the craze to support poor construction, a smaller

residential footprint and grossly inflated housing and property taxes won’t stop anytime soon.

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One of my grandsons and his parents are spending part of this summer visiting various Texas college campuses to see if he can get in any of them. He’s only in the third grade but these days you’ve got to start at the womb or earlier to get in. One they visited was Georgetown. No, it’s in Georgetown and the school is Southwestern, not to be confused with Southwest Texas State which is now Texas State. They also visited Austin College which is not Stephen F. Austin and neither is near Austin, which brings us to the University of Houston School of Law and the Houston College of Law – two law schools suing over their names.

A bit of background: Texans have always had a confusing problem with what to name our institutions of higher learning, also with Texas A&M. Indeed, let’s start with the Aggies. That school in College Station was originally named the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, and, according to the state constitution, was a branch of The University of Texas, except there was no University of Texas. Over the years the school became the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College -- the Aggies put the “Texas” part up front, then the College was changed to University. Do you know the official name of that school? It’s Texas A&M University, no periods. That’s sure better than TAMU, which sounds like a cough syrup. Incidentally, the official name of Texas Tech is Texas Tech University. They dropped the Technological in 1969. (When the cornerstone was laid in 1924, a high school band played “The Eyes of Texas.”)

We have the University of Texas at San Antonio, Dallas (but the University of Dallas is located in Irving), El Paso (which used to be Texas Western) and a bunch of other places with no East Sixth Street). Have you heard of the UTRGV Vaqueros?

UT merged its branches in the Valley, added a medical school and created The University of Texas -- Rio Grand Valley. Now you know what they want? A football team.

There is Texas A&M at College Station, Galveston, some place in the Valley, and even

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in San Antonio. Between UT and A&M they probably have a branch in every county in Texas. You want to go to Baylor? Which one? Baylor University or Mary Hardin-Baylor University? Mary Hardin must have married Baylor. HardinSimmons College could have been named for a cousin.

This name game may get even more confusing. We already have the University of Houston, not to be confused with Sam Houston University.

(Contrary to what the Rice Owls say, UH was never officially called Cougar High.) UH has a number of “at” branches including at Large. Now the school is waging a war on two fronts. UT has bought a huge chunk of land not far from the UH main campus to do some brainy things, so far unspecified, unknown and unannounced. UH is horrified the Longhorns are up to no good, perhaps stealing away profs, top students, research grants and even halfbacks.

Houston lawmakers, alumni and officials are fighting the project. (If there is ever a UTAt-Houston it will probably be called UTAH, which will add to the confusion.)

Now comes a new problem: The South Texas College of Law has abruptly renamed itself the Houston College of Law. South Texas says: “We made the decision to change the name of the 93-year-old law school based on overwhelming support to tie our institution with its birthplace in downtown Houston. We believe that we are on firm legal ground with this name change, and that we are acting in the best interest of the law school and its students.” UH has its own law school called, oddly enough, The University of Houston Law Center, It sued, noting among other things, South Texas even took on the UH colors, red and white, and a logo looking suspiciously like the Coogs.

Here’s a twist: UH wants all

the money Houston College of Law makes after the name change. It might be pointed out that the downtown school is nowhere near South Texas.

Maybe call it the South East Texas School of Law, the Harris County Law School or The Law School That Is Not the UH Law School. So the Texas college confusion has gone to the point of a law school suing another law school over who is actually what.

Here are some interesting items on the subject: The University of Houston-Downtown is a part of the UH system and is located downtown.

Some UH-Downtown officials thought name was confusing.

The board of regents spent 90 minutes discussing the matter, then went to the Texas Leg seeking a name change. Last I heard, the University of Houston-Downtown was still called that. One name we can never get right is Texas Woman’s University in Denton. The school was opened in 1903 as the Girls Industrial College, then changed two years later to College of Industrial Arts or CIA. In 1934 it became the Texas State College for Women, or TSCW. In ‘57 the name was changed to its present Texas Woman’s University, singular possessive, and no one ever gets it right.

Even the state highway signs on the interstate read “Texas Womans University,” without the apostrophe.

Then there was Southwest Texas State Normal College, which raises an obvious question: were there abnormal colleges? It became Southwest Texas State Teachers College.

“Teachers” was dropped and later “College” was changed to “University.” Recently I read “Texas State UniversitySan Marcos.” By any name, it remains the only educational institution in Texas to have produced a U.S. President: Lyndon Johnson. My father said he always envied cheerleaders rooting for the Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bobcats. By the time they finished their first yell the game was over.

Maybe I should encouraged my grandson to do as I did and stay in the third grade.

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STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, July 15 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate.

Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, americanlegionpost560.org.

BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Come join local authors P.F. Karlin and K. E. Saxon for a book signing event. There will be food, fun, prizes and book discussion.

The event will be from noon-4 p.m. July 16, at the Book Scene, 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-869-6117.

COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host Gary Dossett, Big Band, from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. July 16. The cost is $15 per person. There is a dress code.

Reservations are suggested, but not required. Enjoy complimentary dance instruction before all Saturday night dances, starting at 7:30 p.m. and during intermission. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance.

Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

THE SHOW MIGHT GO ON! Obsidian Theatre What happens when you trap a group of unhappy actors, disgruntled stage hands, an overbearing director, and a critic together in a theater during a thunder storm? There’s no telling, but opening the show will be murder. The performance will be at 8 p.m. through July 16. Visit tsmgo.brownpapertickets.com to purchase tickets. Obsidian Theatre is located at 3522 White Oak Dr. Information: 832-889-7837, info@obsidiantheater.org.

SENIOR BREAKFAST The Village of the Heights The Village of the Heights, 1407 Studewood, will be holding a senior breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. July 20. Northwest Chiropractic will be speaking on “How to stay young the first 100 years!�

Call to make a reservation. Information: 713-802-9700.

HAPPY HOUR The Village of the Heights Come celebrate The Village of the Heights being named 2016 The Leader Readers’ Choice Award winner. There will be light appetisers served and finished off with a champagne toast. The celebration will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 21. Call to make a reservation. The Village of the Heights is located at 1407 Studewood.

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FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, July 22 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/ AmLegionPost560/, americanlegionpost560.org.

INTRO TO ENTOMOLOGY Houston Arboretum and Nature Center This class will give you an introduction to entomology – the study of insects. Learn about insect anatomy, their sometimes complex life cycles, and tools for identification. The class will be from 9-11 a.m. July 23. The cost is $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers and $10 for volunteers.

The class consists of 60 minutes in the classroom, followed by 60 minutes of walking. Information: 713-681-8433, houstonarboretum.org.

R.A.D. SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Memorial Herman Greater Heights This complementary class will be held at Memorial Herman Greater Heights Hospital South Tower, 1635 N. Loop W., from 5-9

p.m. July 25-27. Park in Garage 2 as parking will be validated.

Proper attire must be worn: Athletic type clothing. No cut-off shorts, pants are recommended, tennis shoes only - no flip flops or sandals or jewelry. Register at www.pct1.constable.net. Information: 713-755-7677, tracie. mathews-segura@cn1.hctx.net.

FREE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Herman Greater Heights Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every other month, with the next class at 4:30 p.m.

July 26. The meeting is free to attend and open to anyone interested in learning more about healthy eating, foot care, stress management, heart health, blood sugar control and exercise. For more information or to register, call 713-222-2273.

EL NOGALAR (THE PECAN ORCHARD) Obsidian Theatre El Nogalar is set on the TexasMexico border and follows one family’s struggle with a violent, changing world. El Nogalar was written by Mexican-born, McAllen-raised playwright Tanya Saracho. The show will run from July 28 through Aug. 20. Obsidian Theatre is located at 3522 White Oak Dr. Purchase tickets online.

Information: 832-889-7837,

Vacation Bible School at Garden Oaks Baptist Children will be submerged in God’s Word and explore what lies below the surface in the deep sea by creating crafts, playing fun games, enjoying snacks, singing songs and learning about missions.

This free event is for children ages 5 to 12. Bible School will be from 9 a.m.-noon, July 1822 at Garden Oaks Baptist Church, 6306 Shepherd Dr. Call 713-864-4447 or visit kideventpro.lifeway.com for information.

Compassion In Action by The Community of Faith Church The community is welcome to the free event by The Community of Faith Church called Compassion In Action. The event will be from 2-4 p.m.

July 24, at Yale Village Apartments, 5673 Yale.

The vision of Bishop James Dixon, II senior pastor, is that every fourth Sunday of the month, hundreds of church volunteers caravan to a designated community to provide resources, information and opportunities.

Call 713-688-2900, ext. 235 or visit thecommunityoffaith. org for information.

Still time to register for St. Stephen’s Fine Arts Camp There’s still time to register children in grades K-6 for a Fine Arts Camp including

classes in art, dance, music and drama, to be held July 2428, from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuition, which includes dinner, is $100 for the first child and $75 for siblings with a family cap of $250.

St. Stephen’s will host a Fun4Seniors Luncheon, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and live musical entertainment. RSVP to Precinct 4 at 281-893-3726.

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.

Surf ’s Up Vacation Bible School at St. Mark’s The Bible adventure includes music, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission work, snacks, games and more. The class will be from 5:30-8 p.m.

July 24-27. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. each evening, with a quick snack supper with the whole family in the fellowship hall downstairs. Children ages 2 through fifth grade are welcome.

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church is located at 600 Pecore. Call 713-775-8906 or email katie@smumc.org for information or call the church office at 713-861-3104.

Intergenerational activity day at Oaks Presbyterian Sunday worship this summer is at 10:30 a.m. All Sunday school classes are on summer vacation through August. Join the Lunch Bunch each Sunday after worship. Dutch-treat lunch outings, announced each week in the worship bulletins, are at casual dining establishments in the nearby area.

The community is welcome to the annual intergenerational activity at 11:30 a.m. July 24.

Join the fun, including a hot dog lunch and ice cream floats followed by an exciting Biblebased, hands-on activity.

Oaks Presbyterian Church is located at 1576 Chantilly Ln.

For information, visit www. oakspresbyterian.org or call 713-682-2556.

St. Matthew’s holds Vacation Bible School St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church will have a different approach to Bible School this year. VBS will be held three evenings, from July 25July 27, 5:30-8 p.m. The theme for the event this year is Cave Quest and will be available to children 3 years (or potty trained) to fifth-grade. An evening meal will be provided each night for both children and their parents.

There will be no charge for the school, but children must be registered before July 25.

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GATEWAY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT LUNCHEON Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce The Annual Gateway to Local Government Luncheon will be from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 29, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhol-

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A patient with high blood pressure should certainly inform the dentist. Certain anesthetics and medication should be used in preference to others.

If you have some form of heart condition, the dentist may change his method of working with you. The patient with a cardiac pacemaker should certainly inform his dentist. The dentist might have planned to do electrosurgery, a technique utilizing high-frequency current to remove gum tissue.

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Reader not so ‘shore’ about taking dog to beach

Dear Tabby, We’re going to the beach for a week this year and we’re debating about taking our dog with us.

Would it make sense to pack him up and take him along, or should we leave him at home?

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Dear Feeling Coastal, The beach can be a really fun place to visit with your dog. The water, the sand, the new sights and smells--all can equal a totally tubular adventure for your dog.

However, there are some things to consider before taking your dog to the beach. Our friends at the Houston SPCA have compiled a helpful list of tips for enjoying the beach with your pets.

Hydration is the Name of the Game Like us humans, animals can fall victim to dehydration in the summer months. If you’re headed to the beach, pack plenty of fresh water for your pets, and a bowl they can access regularly for refreshment.

Know the Signs of Heatstroke While we rely on sweat to help cool our bodies down, dogs pant to remove body heat. If your dog

is panting hard or in a way that is out of character, find shelter immediately from an umbrella, beach tent or other structure, and make cool, clean water available.

Take special care with short-faced dogs, like bulldogs or pugs, since they are more susceptible to heatstroke.

Keep Their Paws Cool Hot sand, gravel, shells and other beach surfaces can seriously injure the paws of your animal. Make a beach towel available for your dog, and be sure to rinse and examine their paws before leaving.

Apply Sunscreen Liberally to Your Pets, As Well Too much sun exposure is equally as bad for your cats and dogs, and can result in sunburns and an increased risk in skin cancer for every member of your family. Use a sunscreen with

SPF 15 or 30 on dogs, especially on breeds with lighter coats.

Use a non-toxic, hypoallergenic sunscreen specially formulated for pets.

Not All Dogs Can Do the Paddle While some dogs are adept swimmers, others may struggle in the water. Even if your dog can swim, exhaustion can set in at any moment and present a dangerous situation. Keep careful watch of your pet, and never allow her to get too far beyond the shore. Never force a dog into the water if they seem uncomfortable or are unable to stay afloat on their own.

A canine life vest will help keep your dog safe in water or while on a boat, Make sure the vest is fitted properly, since loose-fitting vests can be a choking hazard, or may cause the dog to slip out in

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Avoid the Dunes, Grasses and Marshes Dogs love to explore, but be very careful before allowing your animals to scout out grassy areas of the beach that could be infested with ticks, snakes and other dangers. Always check your dog’s coat and skin for signs of bites and ticks after visiting the beach.

Observe Good Pet Ownership Always keep your dog leashed while at the beach, and follow all local laws and ordinances. Be a responsible owner by picking up her waste and disposing of it properly.

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University class of 1950 and a member of the Aggie Corps of Cadets. After college, he served four years of active duty in the United States Naval Air Corps during the Korean conflict. Hester enjoyed a long, successful career as a Licensed Professional Engineer.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 32 years, Linda, sons Bob Hester, Vincent Hester, Arthur Hester, and stepson Greg Swinney, daughters Charlotte Cooling-Groves and Desiree Carr, brothers Charles Thornton and Harold Thornton, 8 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

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Lola has beautiful manners, is housetrained and the most loving gal that you’ll meet.

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The Obituaries.

Mary Bartiniski, 96, born June 3, 1920, died July 11.

Mike Frank Bienek, Jr., 85,

born Sept. 8, 1930 in Lockhart, died July 3. Bienek was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

He retired after more than 30 years of service with the Ford Motor Company. He is survived by his sons Mike, John and Jason, sisters Laura, Alma and Matilda, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Youth Club at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Reuben E. Braun, 82, born June 19, 1934, died July 8.

Michael James Clement, 55, born June 22, 1961 in

Oklahoma City, died July 8. In 1981, Clement began working for Transco Energy where he became a pioneer of computer-aided design and became an expert in the field. In 1993, he was employed

by Hess Oil, working in St. Croix, USVI. He is survived by his wife Betty and children Christopher and Lauren, mother Judith Bailey, brothers Gregory and Tod Clement, and sister Laurie Stringer

Durl Winston Funderburk, 90, born May 3, 1926, died July 1.

Marie Hulett Gordon, 93, born June 16, 1923 in Jasper, Texas, died July 4. She and husband, Louis, started Gulf Welding Supply in 1947. They later opened up another business venture, the Tradewinds Roller Rink on Thanksgiving Day in 1957.

Gordon was a member of White Oak Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She is survived by her children Shirley Houston, Wil Gordon, one grandson, and a great-grandson.

Dennis M. Grubbs Sr., 66,

born May 27, 1950 in Monticello, Ark., died June 27. Grubbs joined the Navy in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from

Dorothy H. Hatten, 100, born Jan. 24, 1916, died July 10.

Hatten was involved in the CYO, The Fraternal Order of Eagles, and All Saints Church and School. She later earned a cosmetology degree. She was married to Bill Hatten for 74 years.

Ray Wilburn Hester Jr.,

87, born Aug. 14, 1928, died June 19. Hester grew up in the Heights and graduated from John H. Reagan High School. He was a proud member of the Texas A&M

died July 7. Lenart was employed by the City of Houston at the Houston Police Deptartment as an offset press operator where she worked for 21 years. She is survived by her daughter Diane Weikel, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Eva Kathleen Poynor, 97, born April 8, 1919 in Ft. Worth, died June 24. She was employed

by Texas Electric Company for 19 years and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Willing Workers Class, the 1920 club and member of the Past Worthy Matron of Chapter 257 of the order of Eastern Star. She is survived by daughter, Miriam Riewe, three grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren.

Valerie Marie Koh, 94, born June 15, 1922 in Brenham, died July 2. Koh was a devoted member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Edmund S. Koh Jr., her brother Bro. Christopher Golla S.M.M., daughters Cynthia Koh, Deborah Guthrie, sons Edmund S. Koh, and Christopher G. Koh, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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Coy Salser, 88, born Nov. 27, 1927 in Trinity County, Texas, died June 23. Salser was

employed by Gulf Oil/Chevron after military service in Japan and Korea. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Leach Salser, brother Billy Joe Salser, and stepson Bert Atkinson.

Russell Clark Sutton,

70, born March 5, 1946, died June 28. Sutton graduated from Reagan High School in 1964. At Texas A&M University, he was a member of the 11 Squadron, Corps of Cadets, graduating in 1968 (Bachelor in Science, Mechanical Engineering). He completed graduate studies at the University of Houston (Masters in Engineering Management).

He was raised in the fellowship of Heights Presbyterian Church, and later became a member of St. Timothy’s Methodist Church. Sutton is survived by his loving wife, Janice, daughter Sarah Clem, son Sgt. James Sutton, sister Terry Sutton, four grandchildren, and stepchildren Dr. Shannon Lane and Wesley Lane.

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Neighbors: Maddox Williams finalist in National American Pre-teen Pageant

By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com Happy birthday shout outs to a few of our neighbors celebrating July birthdays: Johnny Roffall (July 1), Maren Haenicke (July 1); Linda Kelly (July 3), Allie Velasco (July 3); Fr. Clint Ressler (July 4); Don Green (July 7); Kristi Kerr Ritch (July 8); Raquel Ramos (July 8); Kyle Yezak (July 12); Frank Vasquez (July 15); Mary Lois Hayes – happy 92nd birthday!

(July 19), Tony Hill (July 25), Juli Crow (July 28), Ginny Ledwell (July 30), and Debbie (Matela) Bosco (July 30).

Cheers!

Happy anniversary to Kim and Paul Kucherka who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on July 8. Mazel tov!

Neighbors send a warm, Texas-sized welcome to

Maddox Williams (left) and 2105 Miss Texas Pre-Teen Emma Malouff.

Donald (17) and Daniel (15) Christensen who are visiting the United States for the first time! They hale from Okinawa, Japan, where their father was a retired Marine. Donald and Daniel have just recently met their sister, Laurie Christensen of Oak Forest, who is ecstatic to show them our community and Texas, as well as introducing them to their

Christensen brothers at the airport.

very excited extended family here. Welcome to Houston!

It is with a heavy heart that friends and colleagues announce Bobbie Wren Jones, one of our community’s long time realtors, passed away on June 30, 2016. Bobbie was born on March 22, 1943, in Livingston, Texas, to parents Hobby and Bessie (Har-

rison) Hendrix. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Little Hobby, and a sister, Patricia Ann Hendrix.

Bobbie is survived by her loving husband, Mabry Jones of Houston; daughter, Brandi Hendrix of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Charlotte Hendrix of Big Sandy; brother

St. Joseph Medical Center receives Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care For The Leader St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) has received the Gold Plus award from the American Heart/Stroke Associations (AHA/ASA) for its “2016 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke” program. This is the highest achievement awarded by the associations in recognition of a commitment to provide quality care to stroke patients.

Get With The Guidelines®Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to the latest scientific treatment guidelines. Numerous published studies demonstrate the program’s success in achieving measurable patient outcome improvements, according to AHA/ASA. “This award is evidence of the strong commitment shared by our emergency care and cardiology teams in delivering quick and effective treatment to stroke patients,” said Mark Bernard, CEO of SJMC. “I am also extremely proud of the personalized approach and compassionate care delivered by our teams to stroke patients and their families.”

SJMC’s downtown location is a designated Primary Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare for meeting national guidelines in the immediate treatment and diagnosis of strokes. The DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification encompasses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

Comprehensive stroke centers are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a given geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication.

Every 40 seconds, someone

St. Joseph Medical Center has received the Gold Plus award from the American Heart/Stroke Associations for its ‘2016 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke’ program. Pictured from l-r are: Bo Beaudry, COO; Charlene Falgout, CNO; Ada Vaglienty, SJMC Stroke Coordinator; Kate Ramos, Director of Quality and Systems Improvement from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Mark Bernard, CEO.

has a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and the fifth leading cause of death according to the AHA/ ASA. SJMC urges F.A.S.T. thinking to identify the symptoms of a stroke.

“Stroke happens when a blood vessel feeding the brain gets clogged or bursts, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen,” said Edward Murphy, M.D., neurosurgeon at SJMC. “Treatment is most effective when given within the first few hours after a stroke has occurred, so it is crucial to recognize the symptoms and to act quickly.”

The acronym F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When these signs are spotted, it is an indication to call 9-1-1 immediately for help. The faster a stroke victim receives medical attention, the greater his or her chances of survival and a better recovery. F.A.S.T. stands for: • Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.

Contributed Photo Jordan Sennett (second on left) is spending his time during the summer working and raising money for various senior events.

Waltrip High School student prepares for his senior year

By Rebecca Kroger For The Leader This is the final part of an ongoing series looking at how local high school juniors are preparing for their senior year.

The student body president for Waltrip High School, Jordan Sennett, is using this summer to prepare for his last year at High School.

“This summer, I am preparing more for the future,” Sennett said. “Previous Summers were more fun orientated.”

Currently, Sennett is dutifully raising money for prom and senior events along with other members of the student body.

“We do events like car

washes to raise money for our school,’’ said Jordan.

Not only is he the student body president, but Sennett is also the captain of the dance team and is involved in the magnet program, computer sciences, and is a part-time trainer. In the future, Jordan wants to be a Unicef Ambassador and use environmental sciences to help citizens around the globe.

“I want to make change for the better,’’ Jordan Said.

“I believe I have the power to do so. I have always been involved in activities to help people and I always try to do the best.”

Jordan’s advice to incoming high schoolers is get involved with the school and other organizations.

• Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms.

Does one arm drift downward?

• Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Are they unable to speak, or are they hard

to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like: “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

• Time to call 9-1-1 – If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and go to the hospital immediately.

“Stroke is largely treatable.

The sooner a stroke victim gets to a hospital, the quicker he or she can be assessed for a clot-busting drug that may reduce disability and death from stroke,” said Dr. Murphy.

“It is important to note that 80 percent of all strokes are preventable and controlling high blood pressure is one way to reduce risk of stroke.”

St. Joseph Medical Center offers two locations. The downtown campus is located at 1401 St. Joseph Parkway.

St. Joseph in the Heights is located at 1917 Ashland St. For more information, call 713757-1000 or visit sjmctx.com.

and sister-in-law, Flynn and Lillian Hendrix of Big Sandy; sister-in-law, Sally Morrison of Livingston; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Carrie Hendrix of Houston; niece, Stacey Gross; six nephews, Travis Hendrix, Greg Hendrix, Trent Hendrix, Joshua Hendrix, Jason Hendrix and Jessie Hendrix; three great nieces; ten great nephews and a host of other relatives and dear friends also survive. The Leader community’s real estate family reminisced about Bobbie’s great spirit, big heart, and the delicious pies and Southern hospitality for which she was known.

Congratulations to Maddox Williams, 10, of Oak Forest, who made Texas Finalist in the National American Miss Pre-Teen pageant which took place June 18th at the Royal Sonesta Houston.

Maddox was awarded the Volunteer Community Service

Award, which recognizes candidates who volunteered the most hours in giving back to the community during the past year.

NAM focuses on the development of self-confidence and organizational skills in young girls by including Personal Introductions and Interviews with the Judges as required segments of the competition.

In addition, NAM has a natural-face/no-makeup, or swimsuit competition policy, unlike other pageants.

Beyond the pageant, which was her first pageant ever, this summer Maddox looks forward to swimming, traveling, and lots of slumber parties with her friends. She was formerly in the Our Savior Lutheran School Band and was a straight-A student at OSL, and will now form part of the Frank Black Middle School Orchestra Band as a percussionist as she begins her middle school career.

New chief of staff named to St. Joseph Medical Center For The Leader St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick W. Wills, M.D. as Medical Chief of Staff.

Dr. Wills serves as Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee and as the medical staff liaison to St. Joseph’s administrative staff and the governing board of both the downtown and the Heights campuses.

“Dr. Wills’ commitment to St. Joseph and his dedication to delivering expert care to the Houston community make him an excellent representative of our medical staff,” said Mark Bernard, CEO of SJMC. “He has earned the respect and appreciation of all who have worked with him. Dr. Wills has 38 years of experience and we appreciate his leadership in this important role.”

Dr. Wills has been affiliated with SJMC since 1978 when he completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and rotated at SJMC as part of his training. “I had such a positive experience and my impression of the hospital was so strong back then, I knew I wanted to stay involved with St. Joseph.”

Dr. Wills is most proud of the staff dedication at SJMC that leads to excellent patient care. He calls the hospital a “melting pot” because its patient and employee populations represent the diversity of the city.

“We serve Houstonians from all areas of the city, even as far as Galveston,” said Dr. Wills. “There are generations of families who have selected St. Joseph as their hospital of choice, including my own family.”

Dr. Wills is a native Houstonian and proudly boasts of St. Joseph as Houston’s oldest hospital. He is just as positive about the hospital’s investments in advanced medical equipment and new physician partnerships in the community.

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other groups in the community including Natural Wonders Landscaping which also volunteered both time and manpower.

The school has seen other big changes during the summer, including an extensive repainting of the school’s interi-

or and exterior. The walls were recently coated in white paint several months ago and will be later painted by students and others as a reflection not only of campus beautification efforts but also to celebrate things like diversity and the school’s recent inaugural dual

Mural from P. 1A Seward said that the practice allowed him to perfect the tree on the Oak Forest box. The cheerful looking squirrel is unique to Oak Forest.

Although he says it’s “not always a project the police are aware of,” Seward hasn’t had any real trouble while painting his mini murals.

The Mini Murals project started with 13 urban artists originally commissioned by UP Art Studio to turn 31 traffic signal control cabinets in Houston City Council District K into art. Seward is part of the second wave. He got an open call about the project from the Houston Art Alliance and was selected by them. There are 21 artists currently involved in the project.

“I’ve always been drawn to art,” said Seward, a Houston native who studied at UT Austin and the University of Houston. He says that his involvement with the Mini Murals project has led him to explore more Houston landscapes in his other work which he does through commission or sells in his online shop.

It took him two full days to paint the Oak Forest box. Seward, bedecked in his brightly colored safety vest, got lots of attention from the neighborhood.

“A lot of people were interested,” he said. “Oak Forest was the friendliest crowd by far. I saw lots of moms and kids on bikes. It was like having cheerleaders while I was painting. I even got invited to attend someone’s wedding.”

Seward says that if a murals artist has a vision for a neighborhood box, he or she can pass it on to the Quiles who will file it and perhaps work toward getting the neighborhood involved. Funding involves multiple city departments, so for a box to go from an idea to reality takes time.

“Right now I’m trying to do something with the Houston bayou theme,” said Seward.

Elia Quiles says Council Member Ellen Cohen is sponsoring 15 boxes throughout District C. “Oak Forest will get one more at West 43rd at Rosslyn,” said Quiles. “They plan on potentially doing more once this round is over.”

For information on the murals see http://minimurals.org/. To view more of Seward’s work visit http://www.rogersewardart.com/.

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