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Page 1B • The Leader • August 24, 2013 • www.theleadernews.com

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Q: First, how important is the quality of public schools to a buyer’s ﬁnal decision? Obviously, if buyers don’t have children, they probably don’t care as much. But is there any one factor, other than quality schools, that has more of an impact on the decision to buy a home? Would you say the quality of public schools in our area helps or hurts the real estate market in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and North Houston?

What I have experienced with buyers who have children is that schools are the number one priority in their searches. Many people cannot afford to send their children to private schools, therefore, public schools are key to their decision making process. Another top priority for buyers is location, location, location. They want to be close to activities, good restaurants, and their work place. They don’t want to spend hours commuting and missing out on time with their family. The quality of the public schools in the Heights, Garden Oaks and Oak Forest are a significant reason many families are buying in our areas. All of these locations are known for their academic excellence and many are listed as “exemplary” or “magnet” school. As schools thrive, so do home values! Sheree Gilbert Neartown Realtors More than schools I always advise buyers to consider the neighborhood as a whole. When buying a home, it is critical to evaluate not only the home’s condition and value but it is also important to evaluate the neighborhood and public schools. Neighborhoods that tend to hold their value are neighborhoods that meet two very important criteria; they have access to jobs and to amenities. This criteria and a few other details can be indicators of a neighborhood’s future value and a buyer should always think about resale as much as they focus on the actual purchase. By far the single most important determinate of real estate value in an area is employment opportunities and how convenient is this to the neighborhood. A few ways to tell if an area has long term job opportunities is to check for low unemployment, high-household income, creative industries – music, television, design, publishing or advertising, good public schools and prominent colleges and universities Some good resources to assist you in your research are the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the local unemployment statistics and the local real estate community. The second critical criteria to determine if a neighborhood will appreciate or decline in value is amenities within the neighborhood. Some examples of desirable real estate amenities are low crime rates, good public schools, parks, distinctive architecture and retail stores. Many of the consumers purchasing homes in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and many other inner loop or near inner loop neighborhoods seem to be as focused on the location, access to employment and entertainment as much as they are to public schools. Many of today’s new residents to the area are familiar with the recent updates to Oak Forest and Garden Oaks Elementary Schools but they are also aware of the many private schools in and around the area. Home owners, whether parents, grandparents or parents-to-be, seem to be focusing on lifestyle and location and Houston’s Inner Loop and Near Inner Loop neighborhoods offer an ample supply of diversity in lifestyle options. Pamela Efferson Keller Williams Metropolitan

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by Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Just because a house is relatively new doesn’t mean it can’t use a tweak or two to better fit how a family uses it. For Heights-area homeowners Lorri White and Karl Ittman, remodeling the 2006-built home they bought in 2008 was all about fixing the flow within the existing footprint. The redo recaptured unused space, reconfigured space, repurposed space and even found a way to carve out separate spaces for the couple’s A monthly look at a daughters, ages 3 and 14. renovation project in When she stands at the top of the stairs and our neighborhoods. looks over the improvements, White can feel the changes as well as see them, she says.

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Ryland is building 26 lots in the Reserve on West 26th in the high $350s-400s. They are also about two months away from building 15 lots at Cottage Grove, at the Reserve on Kansas, which should open by mid-September and will be in the $350s-400s as well. Ryland also has the Enclave on Oxford, which has ﬁve lots that will be available for sale late in the year, priced in the $600s. Each of the homes include a rooftop deck with views of downtown, and is adjacent to the hike and bike trail. “All of the plans feature a two story open volume space in the homes, which is unique for the price point in town,” said Jay McManus, Ryland Homes VP of Sales and Marketing. “Buyers can choose to build or buy inventory. Our ‘to be built’ buyers get the full design build center experience when they build with Ryland Homes,” he said.

Above: Looking down the stairs across the new kitchen and adjacent family room, now more open to each other. Right: close-up of the butler’s pantry leading to mudroom and laundry. (Photos by LBJ Construction)

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A not-so-open “open kitchen” led to the 2102 redo after the couple endured mounting inconveniences for several years. It was time to renovate or move, she recalls. Neither wanted the latter solution since both have lived in the friendly, walkable neighborhood since before their marriage in 2008. Their hit list started with losing the kitchen’s U-shaped counter top over storage. Its placement left the kitchen layout chopped up and a bit squeezed for two people who enjoy cooking together, she says. Just to turn off the lights sometimes meant a roundabout commute to reach the switches. And, the kitchen was a bit gloomy, with dark and heavy ﬁnishes on the cabinets and counters.

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HAR: Homes, prices boom in July In its monthly report, the Houston Association of Realtors told us what we already know. There isn’t a ZIP code in The Leader area that hasn’t seen a boom in the the price or the quantity of homes sold. Of all the ZIPs, 77091 saw the biggest surge – at least in percentage. In July 70 homes were sold in that area, and increase of 46 percent over last year, when 48 homes sold there. In and around the Heights, numbers were similarly impressive. In 77009, 258 homes were sold in July 2013, compared to 196 in July 2012. In 77007, 526 homes sold, 125 more than the same month last year. And in 77008, 535 homes sold, compared to 477 in 2012. Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and much of North Houston (ZIP 77018) saw a smaller increase, where 339 homes sold in July. Last year, when most thought sales were nearing their peak, 289 homes sold. That’s still an increase of 17 percent. Maybe more impressive is the average price of home sales, especially in the Heights, where home values are not consistently over $400,000. That’s still less than 77007, where prices have skyrocketed from an average of $383,000 last July to $471,000 this year. In 77091, the last remaining ZIP in the Leader area where home sales averaged under six ﬁgures, well that trend is over. Prices have surged 32 percent since last year, where the average home is now sold for $131,000. “July was another off-the-chart month for

home sales, and it really comes as no surprise given the additional job growth and other strong economic conditions that continue to draw more people to the greater Houston area,” said HAR Chairman Danny Frank with Prudential Anderson Properties. “Fortunately we are seeing more homes listed for sale, which should help bring the supply-and-demand scale into healthier balance as we enter the fall months when sales activity typically begins to slow down.” In its latest report, the Texas Workforce Commission stated that the Houston metropolitan area added 97,900 net new jobs, a 3.6 percent increase in the 12 months ending July 2013. The Commission noted that since the bottom of the recession, Houston has added 309,100 net new jobs, or 201.9 percent of the 153,100 jobs lost during the recession. No other major U.S. city has recouped a greater percentage of lost jobs. Foreclosure property sales reported in the HAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS) declined 41.1 percent compared to July 2012. Foreclosures currently make up 7.8 percent of all property sales, down from 8.4 percent one month earlier and 19.6 percent at the beginning of the year. The median price of foreclosures jumped 18.8 percent to $94,500. July sales of all property types in Houston totaled 9,186, a 26.3 percent increase over the same month last year. That marked the greatest one-month sales volume of the year and the

July Monthly Market Comparison

July brought more positive results to the Houston’s real estate market when comparing all sales categories to July of 2012. On a yearover-year basis, total property sales, total dollar volume and average and median pricing all rose. Month-end pending sales totaled 4,419, an 8.3 percent gain over last year and a strong indicator of yet another month of increased sales when the August ﬁgures are tallied. Active listings, or the number of available properties, at the end of July declined 21.2 percent to 32,966. Houston’s inventory of available homes edged up from 3.3 months in June to 3.4 months in July, however that is markedly lower than the year-ago level of 5.3 months of inventory. The inventory of single-family homes across the United States currently stands at 5.2 months, according to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS.

Single-Family Homes Update

July sales of single-family homes in Houston totaled 7,704, up 23.3 percent from July 2012.

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“The buyer doesn’t need to compromise,” Hawes said. “They’re involved in every step of the process.” Since the homeowners are a major part of the project, the ﬁnished project is exactly what they wanted. Tolleson agreed that homeowners can work closely with the builder. “That insures a high-quality product,” he said. “They get to choose the end product, and they get exactly what they want.” W. Douglas Goff, chief operating ofﬁcer for The Johnson Development Corp., said that custom homes take personal preferences into account. “Custom homes can provide solutions to the unique

Custom homes can be a good investment. (Photo by Jamestown Estate Homes LLC) requirements of discriminating homebuyers,” he said. Goff said homeowners might have multi-generational needs or need to accommodate extended families. Some want home ofﬁces, prayer rooms or recreational facilities, he added. “One person’s need for a huge master closet is another’s passion for an art studio which can only be addressed by a custom builder, he said. “It’s not just size that matters but the ability to design exactly what suits a family’s lifestyle, culture and interests.”

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“Custom homes are surprisingly affordable,” Hawes said. “They are an excellent value.” He explained that the custombuilding market is competitive and that general contractors know which companies can bring the best value to a project. “Homebuyers are not forced into packages,” Hawes added. “They aren’t faced with tens of thousands of dollars in upgrades to deal with.”

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Tolleson added that skilled craftsmen are used to work on custom projects. “The quality of the product is typically better than normal,” he said. Goff said as a development company, Johnson strives to reserve highest-quality land for custom homes. “These locations typically include an array of amenities such as a wooded landscape, golf course and lake views or direct frontage, private gated entry, acreage size home sites and close proximity to recreational opportunities, walking trails, parks, schools, churches and shopping,” he said.

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said. “Since the homes are unique, they aren’t victim to having the same ﬂoor plan down the street.” Plus, he said homeowners take great pride in the home. Hawes has been a member of the Custom Builders Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association for the past two years. He said he enjoys the camaraderie of the group. “The contacts I meet are an excellent resource,” he said. Hawes added that the group is also a good resource for those interested in building a home. “Most of the members hold the Graduate Master Builder designation,” he said. “They have the experience and knowledge needed to get the job done.” For information about the Custom Builders Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association, call Donna Buenik at 281970-8970 x141 or visit www.ghba. org/consumers. The Custom Builders Council is an alliance of custom builders and associate members striving to achieve the highest level of professionalism and integrity: to offer customers quality construction and excellent customer service in the industry; to offer continuing education to enhance their abilities; to provide an open forum for communication and exchanging ideas; and to strengthen their political position to help the industry.

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second greatest of all time (the all-time high was 9,287 in June 2006). Total dollar volume for properties sold leapt 43.0 percent to $2.3 billion versus $1.6 billion a year earlier.

Homeowners make a smart investment with custom homes Tom Tolleson knows which products are ﬂying off the shelves for homebuilders. He serves as market manager in Houston for Bison, A Stock Building Supply Company, a full-service supplier for lumber, engineered wood, trusses, windows, doors, moldings, and stair parts. Tolleson is also on the board of the Custom Builders Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association. He said that with rising prices for products and labor, and increasing interest rates and property values, now is a good time to consider investing in a custom home. “The timing is good,” Tolleson said. “If someone is sitting on the fence about whether to go with a new custom home, they’re certainly going to get a higher-end product in a custom home.” Greg Hawes, owner of Jamestown Estate Homes LLC, notes several reasons that custom homes are the way to go:

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Rising reputations, expectations, The market is booming because and prices of the elementary school by Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Good schools make good neighborhoods. And good neighborhoods make good schools. The relationship isn’t really a chicken-andegg scenario, say real estate experts in Leader communities. In a Houston-wide housing market that’s already bustling, good schools are driving up the housing prices near them while drawing parental involvement and support from those who buy into the community. At the right price point within the borders of a good elementary school, “a day on the market is a long time,” says HAR board member Tim Surratt of Greenwood King Properties. Closein neighborhoods are especially feeling the demand, he says. Rising prices can be “a direct reflection of the school,” observes Billy Hartman, owner-broker of Hartman & Associates, who has watched a five-year transformation of public schools in near northwest neighborhoods. Oak Forest Elementary has been a real magnet for both the first-time and move-up markets. “This area sells itself,” he says. The flip side, however, is that there are only so many homes – and lots – out there. Rising lot values are also affecting the homebuying decision, Hartman says. Unlike as little as five years ago, when older homes attracted an early wave of remodeling-minded buyers, today’s buyers will consider an older or renovated home if they can find one at or below lot value. Otherwise, new construction draws them, despite its higher price, about $700,000 to $900,000.

Deanna Zugheri of Keller Williams says the premium for homes zoned to Oak Forest Elementary School could be as much as $100,000. “The market is booming because of the elementary school,” she says. Helping fuel the market is the married-withchildren 30-somethings who previously lived in the townhomes built over the past decade in West End, Rice Military, Shady Acres and so forth, Zugheri observes. Now interested in schools – and yards – they want to stay in a similar area to their established commute, recreation and entertainment habits, and social circle. Buyers seeking older, less expensive properties in the zone are realizing that renovations might not be a good long-term investment, given lot prices exceeding $300,000, she says. The middle ground for Oak Forest buyers appears to be the limited number of homes already renovated, in the $450,000 to $500,000 range, that a previous wave of newcomers updated and expanded, Zugheri says. Over in the small slice of Candlelight Estates that’s zoned to Oak Forest Elementary School, homes rarely even make it to market, she says. Word-of-mouth availability tends to pick off any inventory. Built in the ‘60s and slightly larger than the original post-war housing in Oak Forest, the mostly ranch-style homes have been selling around $500,000 for a 4-bedroom property, she says. In Garden Oaks, the large lots continue to be a draw as well as the school itself, she says. While there is new construction in the neighborhood, the original homes, many of them renovated over the past 15 to 20 years, remain in demand. The price of an updated 3-bed-

room 2-bath home of 1,800 square feet might be comparable to an Oak Forest redo, but the Garden Oaks lots are bigger, averaging 10,000 sq. ft. vs. 7,500 sq. ft. “The parent-community involvement, along with the quality teachers, makes the schools desirable,” Zugheri says.

the Houston market. In July 2013, existing home sales totaled 6,917, a 30.0 percent jump from the same month last year. The average sales price rose 14.5 percent year-over-year to $251,152 while the median sales price climbed 12.1 percent to $179,000.

als climbed 7.7 percent. At $1,714, the average rent for single-family lease homes reached the highest price of all time. The average rent for townhouses/condominiums dipped from its record high of $1,499 in June to $1,492.

Townhouse/Condominium Update

July sales of townhouses and condominiums soared 29.3 percent from one year earlier. A total of 680 units sold last month compared to 526 properties in July 2012. The average price climbed 15.3 percent to $193,067 while the median price rose 10.8 percent to $146,250. Months inventory was 3.2 months versus 6.0 months in July 2012.

Lease Property Update

Houston’s lease property market saw more gains in July. Rentals of single-family homes rose 5.0 percent compared to July 2012 and year-over-year townhouse/condominium rent-

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Some buyers seeking properties near the area’s well-rated public schools are boosting their home-buying budget with funds once designated for private school tuition, the realty experts say. Meanwhile, homeowners with children are getting very involved in supporting their local schools, Hartman says. Surratt agrees, and attributes that trend to community-minded parents who want to bring about change for their children and others, but also those whose budgets have nothing left over for private education. Other trends Surratt observes include how: • Rising home prices are driving buyers once interested in Houston Heights into neighborhoods north and northwest of them. • Buyers are making trade-offs between lot size and home square-footage to get into their preferred subdivisions. • Townhomes near good schools are landing some buyers, whether due to budget or because there are few available single-family homes. • Some who buy or keep a home in a good school zone do so as a good investment, whether or not they have children.

HAR • from Page 2B That marks the 26th consecutive monthly increase as well as the largest one-month sales volume of all time. Home prices achieved the highest levels ever recorded in a July in Houston. The single-family median price rose 10.5 percent from last year to $187,760 and the average price climbed 13.6 percent year-over-year to $260,968. The average price is the second highest of all time, with the record high of $266,351 reached in June 2013. Broken out by housing segment, July sales performed as follows: • $1 - $79,999: decreased 29.2 percent • $80,000 - $149,999: increased 13.5 percent • $150,000 - $249,999: increased 32.3 percent • $250,000 - $499,999: increased 38.9 percent • $500,000 - $1 million and above: increased 55.5 percent HAR also breaks out the sales performance of existing single-family homes throughout

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Houston Real Estate Milestones in July

• Single-family home sales increased 23.3 percent year-over-year, accounting for the market’s 26th consecutive monthly increase and the largest one-month sales volume of all time; • Total property sales rose 26.3 percent compared to one year earlier, accounting for the second greatest one-month sales volume ever (the largest was in June 2006); • Total dollar volume skyrocketed 43.0 percent, increasing from $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion on a year-over-year basis; • At $187,760, the single-family home median price reached the highest level for a July in Houston;

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Houston ISD welcomes Energy Institute High School, in the Heights by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com School ofﬁcials and industry leaders agreed that the partnership between the largest school district in the state and the Energy Capital of the World was long overdue. On Wednesday afternoon, Houston ISD held the grand opening of The Energy Institute High School, 4400 West 18th Street, in the Heights. “We have support from the school board and the energy industry,” said Dr. Andrew Houlihan, HISD’s chief of major projects. “Students will get a personalized learning environment that will connect them to relevant, real world experiences when they graduate from high school.” The magnet high school is located at the site of the former Holden Elementary School. The school, which opens for students on Aug. 26, will prepare students for careers in the Energy industry, including engineering, geology, geoscience, offshore drilling, environmental science and more. The ceremony was attended by HISD school board president Anna Eastman and school board trustees Paula Harris and Mike Lunsford, both of whom are Petroleum Engineers. “This an exciting day,” Harris said. “You can’t ﬁnd another school board in the country with two Petroleum Engineers on it.” Harris, who grew up in the Sunnyside neighborhood in south Houston, said the industry provides a lot of opportunities. She discovered it as a Texas A&M freshman and ended up choosing to major in it. “It’s good that students have an introduction to the industry this early,” Harris said. The school’s principal, Lori Lambropoulos welcomed the students and community members to the grand opening.

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Houston ISD board president Anna Eastman, left, and Energy Institute principal Lori Lambropoulos, center, cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Energy Institute’s grand opening, as Independent Petroleum Association of America CEO Barry Russell looks on. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter) “I’m so excited to be the leader of this brand new school,” Lambropoulos said. “I foresee good things for our students. They said it takes a village to raise a child. I think it takes a city to raise a school.” Sara Ortwein, vice president of engineering for Exxon Mobil, spoke extensively about the demand for energy and jobs in the ﬁeld, in the coming years. “We need highly-trained, high-skilled individuals,” Ortwein said. “Energy is an integral part of our lives. By 2040, we’ll have a 25 percent increase in the world’s population and a 35 percent increase in energy demand.”

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Ortwein said traditional energy sources, such as oil, natural gas and coal will be important, as well as biofuels, wind and other alternative energy. Barry Russell, CEO of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), said students will have the opportunity to work in the ﬁeld through externships, and hear guest lectures from industry leaders. They’ll also have the opportunity to earn scholarships from Energy companies. “It’s an honor to be here,” said Russell, a product of HISD schools. “This is a critical partnership.”

the helm of the organization. “The Heights location is the ﬂagship,” said Hattery. “There’s a lot of pride in that.” The BGCGH as it is known today formed in 1989 when the decision was made to serve girls as well. Including the Heights location, there are 10 BGCGH Clubs in the Greater Houston area. The John & Cissy Havard Club currently has more than 1,000 members with about 225 kids taking advantage of their programming on any given day. A yearly membership for parents is $5. Children come to the club between 2:30 and 3 on weekdays. They can stay as late as 8 p.m. (7 p.m. on Fridays) when the facility closes for the night. The time in between is spent in a safe, positive environment where kids pursue a variety of endeavors, from tutoring to art and com-

puter classes, to intramural sports leagues. Hattery says that the outcome areas for BGCGH are academic success, good character, healthy lifestyle, and workforce preparedness. All the activities children participate in feed into one of these four areas. Registration is currently open for the school year, and for the first time, the clubs are admitting sixyear-olds as members. “It is a resource for people who might not have it otherwise,” said Hattery. Prior to joining BGCGH, Hattery spent 15 years with Junior Achievement, both at the national headquarters and in affiliate offices in Georgia, New Mexico and Southeast Texas. He is a class XXXI member of Leadership Houston. Hattery’s background in community, economic and education

development will come in handy as BGCGH looks to grow – their goal is to triple the number of children served by the end of the decade, from 10,000 to 30,000. “My personal goal is the same as the organization - to successfully and meaningfully impact the lives of children,” he said. In addition to building more Clubs, BGCGH will also roll out a new delivery method in 2014 where they can share space with a school or appropriate facility and offer their programs and volunteers. Hattery says that one of the intended outcomes is to draw youth from a wider radius and give them an added sense of community. To volunteer, donate, or ﬁnd out more information about BGCGH, visit them online at www.bgclubshouston.org.

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Once into the planning mode, however, the couple opted to rework a few other areas, mostly on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. “It made more sense to do it all at one time,” White says. Factors included design continuity and family logistics. They moved out during the overhaul, which was handled by LBJ Construction. The project’s expanded scope transformed a narrow, hard to reach, hard to use single-bay garage just off the kitchen’s breakfast area into several highly functional spaces. There’s a butler’s pantry, a mud room, a laundry room and a half-bath opening to the outdoor living space and pool. Plus, there’s

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Neighbors: Birthdays, shoes and a new Scout community where she plans to major in enviby Elizabeth Villareal studies and anthropolelizasgarden@sbcglobal.netcom ronmental ogy. Kate’s proud parents are Leslie Congratulations to one of our younger neighbors from Lazybrook, Kathryn “Kate” Taylor, who received the Jefferson Award for Youth Service for her extraordinary dedication and thoughtful service to The Beacon Day Center. The Beacon Day Center provides hot meals, private shower and lavatory facilities, laundry services and case management to Houston’s underserved and homeless population. In addition to being a longtime weekly volunteer at the Beacon, Kate, who is dedicated to running (cross country and marathons), the homeless, and saving the planet, collected 250 pairs of shoes, over 350 T-shirts, about 100 pairs of socks, and a collection of pants, belts, hats, and bags which she cleaned and organized herself and delivered this past Sunday with her twin brother, Matt, and her best friend since 6th grade, Allison Buttram. Kate attended Sinclair Elementary, Lanier Middle School, and was graduated from Westside High School earlier this year. She moved to Colorado this week to begin her college adventure at University of Colorado

and Mel Taylor. Kate, your friends and neighbors applaud your hard work and wish you well! Happy birthday to Garden Oaks residents Rudy Hernandez (Aug. 2) and Bonnie Hernandez (Aug. 9) from the Cunningham family. Rudy and Bonnie are wonderful people and neighbors who are always ready to reach out and help their fellow residents, say neighbors. “If Rudy sees something that needs to be ﬁxed, he will be over with his toolbox faster than you can say ‘tool box.’ If Bonnie sees Lela and Katie craving something sweet, she will stop everything and bake a cake with them. Having neighbors like these makes living in this big city seem like it hasn’t lost its true small town feel. We love you!” With gratitude and hugs, Alisha, Jason, Lela, Katie, Shiner & Pearl. Proud grandmother Mary Ann Zimmerman reports that her granddaughter, Meredith Lawrence, was graduated cum laude from St. John’s Prep School and is leaving next weekend to attend the University of Virginia. She will be majoring in biomedical

engineering. Mary Ann’s oldest granddaughter, Susan Lawrence, has just ﬁnished her internship at Valero Energy in its San Antonio corporate ofﬁce. She will be completing her senior year in chemical engineering at Texas A&M and going to China for her last six week semester. Mary Ann also said that she loves the new Leader, thinks it is full of useful and timely information, and sends her “congratulations to everyone responsible for this wonderful newpaper.” She said she especially enjoys catching up with friends and neighbors through this column. Thank you, Mary Ann, from all of us at The Leader. Remember I promised you I’d let you know the new name of the Girl Scout community in Leader Country? The former Twin Oaks Service Unit was combined with Wisteria Way, Pecan Orchard and Browndale Service Units and all are now to be known as the Emerald Oaks Community. The Emerald Oaks Community contains all of the Girl Scout Troops from public and private schools as well as from churches and community centers located in a large, irregularly shaped sector of north central Houston with numerous

boundaries such as Aldine Bender, 59 North, Downtown Houston, along I-10, across 290 and over to Hempstead Highway, and then quite a way up and out 290. With that said, it’s registration time! Emerald Oaks is working on recruitment of new Girl Scout leaders and girls in the area for the 2013-2014 school year. Girl Scout reps and Emerald Oaks volunteers are trying their best to cover the many school open houses planned, but they may not be available to go to all of them. If you are interested in Girl Scouting, please contact Eleonore Orgish for information. You may also attend one of Emerald Oaks’ two sign up events: Sat., Sept. 7 from 10 am – 12 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church located at 4419 N. Main St., and Sat., Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Girl Scout Cottage across the street from St. Rose of Lima Kate Taylor has collected 250 pairs of shoes (along with 350 T-shirts) and Catholic Church, 812 Wakeﬁeld @ Brinkman. You may contact El- has donated them to The Beacon Day Center. (Submitted Photo) eonore Orgish at seazm1@yahoo. Sept. 6, registration will cost $75. ety of musical entertainment will com. be on hand during the two days In preparation for its 1st Annual No registration will be accepted of gustatory festivities starting after Sept. 13. For those who preBBQ Cookoff fundraiser, St. Anne Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight, de Beaupre Catholic Chuch is ac- fer to eat BBQ instead of staying and then again on Saturday from up all night cooking it, you will cepting the registration of cookoff 11 a.m. to noon. Call (832) 515teams. The deadline to register be glad to note the categories for 1684 or (713) 855-4296 for more your team for $50 is Sept. 6. After judging (and eating) are pork ribs, information. whole chicken and brisket. A vari-

Stevens looking for investors to stand with students by Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Stevens Elementary in Oak Forest has a lot of momentum going into the new school year. There is a new pre-K option for neighborhood families with 22 students currently enrolled. Although there are no additional spots presently available, Principal Lucy Anderson says that there might be some openings after the start of the school year. The school is also investing in the Raptor system which touts itself as “the nation’s leading visitor management system for school se-

curity.” In addition, Anderson is pleased with the distinctions the school received over the summer from the Texas Education Agency. “The distinctions demonstrate that we are in the top 25% of comparable schools in the area of reading and students’ progress,” she said. “Stevens is moving in the right direction preparing our students for college and careers.” In the realm of technology, Stevens has purchased a new laptop cart so that students will have access to computers in their classes. To add to the school’s equipment, neighborhood volunteers and community members

are spearheading a technology drive. There will be a “ChipIn account” for contributions and checks will also be accepted. Stand for Stevens volunteer Catherine deBlieux says that corporate sponsors are most welcome for any amount below $4,999. Donations of older, working phones, Ipods, laptops, and tablets are needed as well. Additional non-technology items requested are books and uniform components. Volunteer gardeners, tutors and readers would also make a big difference to the school. Interested parties can e-mail Principal Anderson at LANDERS4@houstonisd.org

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Buddy, on the right, and his sister, Maggie. If you’re interested in adopting Buddy, contact Scout’s Honor Rescue at info@scoutshonor.org or www. scoutshonor.org. (Submitted Photo)

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Is there anything cuter than a puppy or a kitten? Not much that I can think of--but you want to know what’s not always so cute? Having to train and teach them the rules of your home; middle of the night feedings and bursts of energy; destructive behaviors...the list goes on and on. I’d never, ever be one to discourage you from adopting a puppy or a kitten but today, I’d like to plant a seed with you: What about a senior pet? If you’ve never thought about it, here are some benefits of adopting a pet in their “golden years.” Energy levels: An older pet would likely rather cuddle on the couch then run laps around the living room. This is not to say that an older pet won’t have the energy or endurance to go play at the park with you and your family--I’m just saying that he might not wake you up at 3 am, repeatedly placing a saliva-soaked tennis ball on your face or attacking the “bed mice” (your feet). Good manners are well-established: An older pet will usually be potty trained and have stopped chewing and biting. Your older pet might also already know basic commands. Most senior pets are already accustomed to sleeping at night, eating in the morning, going potty before bed and after waking-unlike a puppy whose schedule is similar to a newborn baby. You’ll be a hero: Puppies and kittens are the stars of the show at most shelters, so they’re typically the first to get adopted. Senior pets are often overlooked and are among the first to be euthanized. By adopting a senior pet, you’re truly saving a life and making a difference. You’ll also have an animal who appreciates what you’ve done for them and will be forever

loyal. No surprises here: Your senior pet will be fully grown, so there’s no paw-scrutinizing, guessing what size animal you’re getting. Personality has also already been established, so, just like size and shape, you sort of know what you’re getting. Save some money: Your senior pet will most likely have already been spayed/neutered and be up to date on their vaccinations, which is a big ﬁnancial commitment that you have to make when you adopt a puppy or kitten. Short-term commitment: Yes, it sounds grim, but if you’re not in a position to offer the next 20 years of your life to a pet, adopting a senior animal might be a good solution. Are you sold yet on the idea of adopting a senior pet? Well, good news...from now through August 31, adopt a senior dog or cat (ages 7 and up) from Friends For Life Animal Shelter--107 E. 22nd St. 77008--and receive a discounted adoption fee ($50) and a free bag of senior pet food from Petsmart. Go to www.nokill1.org to see all of the lovely “All Star Senior” pets available. Buddy needs a home: He’s no senior citizen but 18 month old Buddy has graduated to that sweet spot of puppyhood. Buddy was found wandering the neighborhood and has since wandered into the heart of his foster family and foster sister, Maggie (on the left). He’s learned all his manners, loves sleeping in his crate and is ready to be your best buddy. If you’re interested in adopting Buddy, contact Scout’s Honor Rescue at info@scoutshonor.org or www. scoutshonor.org.

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OBITUARIES Patricia Anne Allen, 67, born Feb. 26, 1946 in Longview, Texas, died

The St. Ambrose Catholic School community, located at 4213 Magnum, is gearing up for the ride of their life for this year’s “Call of the Wild Gala.” Honorees, Sr. Donna Pollard, Head of School at St. Pius X High School, and Sr. Jane Meyer, Head of School at St. Agnes Academy, will share in the evening’s festivities of dinner, dancing and excitement on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the J.W. Marriott, Galleria. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Don Nelson from KTRK-TV. Kim Evans, Gala Co-Chair, said the St. Ambrose gala has become the largest fundraising event for the school raising more than $90,000 each year for the past two years. “It takes a village to make it happen, from the volunteers, donors, underwriters, parents, friends, family, staff and attendees,” Evans explained. “I have really en-

Aug. 11. Allen attended South Texas Jr. College and the University of Houston. She obtained her real estate license in 1978 and up until the early 1990s owned a landscaping company and a dog grooming business. She is survived by her partner, Andrea Hendrickson, brothers Claude Broussard and Harry Schachter, and sisters Sherry Dixon and Rochelle Barber.

Carl Otis Hagg, 87, born Feb. 15, 1926, died Aug. 16. Hagg is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the military in 1966 and worked many years as a postal carrier in California. He later moved to Houston where he worked, and retired from the Texas Highway Department. He is survived by brothers Hubert and Micky, children Charlotte, Bob, Lea Ann, step-son Richard Smith, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Betty J. “Bet” Harrison, 79, born April 10, 1934 in Abilene, died Aug. 4.

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NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS Guadalupanas garage sale at All Saints

The Guadalupanas garage sale will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, in the parish hall. Call 713-868-5145 or visit www.allsaints.us.com for information.

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Bartulas celebrate 50 years of marriage, family by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Shepherd Park Plaza residents Raymond and Lynette Bartula proudly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family on Aug. 17. The couple rode to the celebration in Cypress in a Model-A Ford that has been in Raymond’s family for six generations. The next day, the couple celebrated their anniversary at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, which is where they exchanged their vows on Aug. 17, 1963. Raymond, 73, and Lynne, 69, also celebrated the anniversary by taking their children and grandchildren on a Carribean cruise earlier this summer. The Bartulas met at the Houston Drug Store on Washington Ave. -- where Lynne worked at the soda fountain -- in the late 1950s and dated as teenagers. Raymond graduated from St. Thomas High, and Lynne, from Reagan. They married when Raymond was 23, and Lynne, 19. Raymond is retired from Smith Industries, and Lynne works for the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System. Two of their children -- David, 47, and Dena Tamborella, 43 -graduated from Waltrip, and the youngest, Daren, graduated from St. Thomas. All three kids followed in their parents’ footsteps in marrying their teenage sweetheart. “We feel like we’re so blessed that it happened,” Lynne said. “We taught them something about commitment and loyalty. Our home was always ﬁlled with love and affection, and they never felt like they weren’t loved.” Raymond attributes the longevity of the relationship to several factors. “L-O-V-E,” he said. “You never go to bed mad. Someone always has to apologize at night, be compassionate... you have to be loving, caring, sharing, believe in God and do the right thing, work hard, save your money, take care of your family and be independent.” Lynette said the couple’s strong faith played a key role in their halfcentury long marriage. “God is the center of our marriage and our life,” Lynette said. “That is the answer to any success, I believe. Memories are something that cannot be taken from you. I often ask the kids, ‘why don’t you come Ad #let’s 35524 over, make a memory.’”

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., will have a blessing of the backpacks Aug. 25, during the morning worship service. Students may bring their backpacks, business men and women their brief cases, and ladies their purses to be blessed. Also, during the 9:30 a.m. worship service, children going into the third grade will receive Bibles. A special children’s church is available during the regular morning worship service. Sunday School will follow immediately after the worship service. A Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. prayer and praise service with Holy Communion is available. For information call 713-697-0671 or visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org.

String Band Sunday at Grace UMC

Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd., will present a special “String Band Sunday” worship service will feature the Laughing Lizards, an old-time southern Appalachian string band playing and singing old-time gospel songs. They will perform at the 10:30 a.m. service Aug. 25. Sing-along lyrics will be provided. Call 713-862-8883 for information. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St. will have a blessing of the backpacks at worship service Aug. 25. Students of all ages are welcome to prepare for the new school year by bringing backpacks and book bags. Teachers and educators will also be recognized. A spud lunch, sponsored by the youth of St. Stephen’s, will be served at noon. The Solitaires, a support and fellowship group for widows and widowers, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31, at Texas Cafeteria, 2400 N. Shepherd. For information, call 713-686-8241, or visit www.stsumc.org.

Spaghetti dinner at St. Rose of Lima

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, is hosting its annual Cooking with Father Clint Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Tickets are $8 and the meal includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread and drinks. Takeouts are available and desserts will be sold. The funds will be used for scholarships and to help put on the two ACTS retreats each year. Members from the St. Rose ACTS Team participated in missioning at Christ the Good Shepard Catholic Church in Spring to help establish its Womens ACTS group. For information call 713-692-9123 or visit the website at www.stroselima.org. All Saints Third Age Learning Center will hold its Fall semester registration from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 29, in the church parish hall located at 215 E. 10th St. Seniors 50-plus are welcome to register for a variety of classes and activities. The Fall semester will begin Sept. 9 and will conclude Nov. 15. Registration for classes will continue the ﬁrst two weeks of the semester, Sept. Ad # 33365 9 through Sept. 20.

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Some of the classes offered include computer, line dancing, stained glass, watercolor, machine quilting, exercise and more. There will be parties each month, birthday celebrations and seminars such as cooking classes, jewelry making, a history lecture, and a travel presentation by Rev. Msgr. Adam McClosky. Day trips include a walking tour of downtown and trips to Galveston and a casino. A fashion show luncheon will be held Oct. 11 with fashions from Draper’s and Damon’s. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased beginning the ﬁrst day of the semester. A full course hot lunch is available at noon Monday through Friday during the semester for $3. Call 713-248-1277 for lunch reservations or for program information.

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

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

1624 W 34th • 713-686-7689

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Texas Kickoff Classic: Waltrip grad looking forward to coaching

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Malone’s Cowboys face Miss State on Aug. 31 at Reliant Stadium by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Oklahoma State safeties coach Van Malone, a 1989 Waltrip High graduate and former assistant coach at the school, loves returning to Houston. The former University of Texas All-Southwest Conference defensive back enjoyed his trips home to face Houston and Rice, respectively, and he even helped defeat the Houston Oilers as a Detroit Lions defensive back in 1995. But Malone’s upcoming visit to his hometown may trump them all. The OSU Cowboys will face Mississippi State in the Texas Kickoff Classic at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Reliant Stadium. “It’s a big time classic football game -- it’s thrilling for me and even more exciting for hundreds of people I have to get tickets for,” Malone said. “I think it is big time for the city. Reliant Stadium is one of the nicer venues in the country.” Malone, who grew up in Acres Homes, met his wife, Nedra (a fellow Waltrip alum) in high school. He chose Waltrip not only for football, but for its ROTC program, of which he was a member for four years. “We’ll always be a part of Waltrip,” said Malone, who brings his sons Van, Vaughn and Vincent to the school every time the family’s in Houston. After a ﬁve-year NFL career with the Lions, Malone began his coaching career on Anthony Zuccarini’s staff from 1999-2002.

He joined the collegiate coaching ranks shortly thereafter but still keeps an eye on the Rams’ program. Malone said playing in Houston is important for OSU, because Houston is important recruiting territory. In his first season with the program, the Cowboys finished 7-5, defeating Purdue, 5814, in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on New Year’s Day. OSU, ranked 13th in the AP preseason poll, will return to the Lone Star State twice this season (Nov. 2 at Texas Tech, Nov. 16 at Texas), but they won’t come as close to Houston again this season unless they’re playing in the Meineke Car Care Bowl in December. Malone said he enjoys working under OSU ninth-year head coach Mike Gundy. “I can’t say I’ve worked for a bad head coach,” Malone said. “Coach Gundy understands what the players deal with and (he emphasizes) things that are important to them, like 30 to 40 different uniform combinations and playing music at practice. At the same time, he holds holds players accountable(on the field), off the field and in the classroom.” Malone said the team is looking forward to playing Mississippi State, which finished 8-5 season. “I know their coaches -- it’ll be a lot of fun,” he said. MSU offensive coordinator Les Koenning Jr. is the son of Les Koenning Sr., a longtime Houston area football coach who played competitive Fastpitch Softball in the Leader area.

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LHN volleyball looks to grow this season LHN senior cocaptains Marion Gerard, left, and Chyna Fruge.

by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Lutheran High North senior co-captain Marion Gerard looks at the Lady Lions volleyball team and can immediately recognize that they’re headed in the right direction. “If we keep working hard like we have been, (we’ll continue to improve),” Gerard said. “We’re better than we were at the end of last year. (First-year head coach Clint Plihal) is great...we’ve learned a lot of footwork and timing.” Last season, LHN won just a single district match, but Plihal, who was the Junior Varsity coach at Second Baptist, brings high expectations and a lot of experience as a club volleyball coach. “Most of the players have wel-

son with a loss to 5A Incarnate Word Academy but bounced back to win a match at the Faith Academy Tournament in Bellville. They’ll host 5A Duchesne Academy at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 and begin 4A district competition on Sept.

comed the high expectations,” Plihal said. “The camaraderie of the team (is great). We don’t have any personal issues or drama. We’re athletic, we’re just not technically correct. If we get that tuned in, our record will be a lot better than it was last year.” Plihal moved senior co-captain Chyna Fruge from middle blocker to outside hitter. “We want to get her the ball as much as we can,” Plihal said. Fruge, who ﬁnished sixth in the 200 meter dash at the TAPPS 4A State Track & Field Meet last spring, welcomes the challenge. “We’re doing things way different from what we’re used to, we have (set) plays, and we’re learning a lot more terminology,” Fruge said. The Lady Lions opened the sea-

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Football preview to run in Aug. 31 edition of Leader by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com The impact of the pads colliding, the roar of the fans, the sound of the band and the smell of the hot dogs and hamburgers. They’re all here upon us this week with the beginning of the high school football season. Each season brings forward new questions, and we’re here to tell you what they are in next week’s 2013 Football Preview, and throughout the season, we’ll have answers for you.

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Will Reagan win its first district title since the 1950s? Will Waltrip’s shift to the West Coast Offense be beneficial? Can Scarborough find the winning combination against opponents with twice as many players? Will St. Pius X be able to replace All-American quarterback Kohl Stewart? Is St. Thomas is going to repeat as district champions? How quick will first-year Lutheran High North coach Nathan Robbins turn around the Lions’ program? For daily updates, follow @HouSportsLeader on Twitter.

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