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Unless there’s a hidden group of opposition ready to pounce with hundreds of thousands of dollars in political advertising money, Nov. 8 officially will bring an end to a Prohibition-era alcohol statute in the dry area of the Heights.

The movement started months ago, when Heights resident Steve Reilley was nudged by a neighbor to begin a petition to end the outdated law.

Reilley, who also serves as spokesperson for the Houston Heights Beverage Coalition, said it only made sense to push for the change.

“We have more Steve Reilley and more people coming in and fewer places to grocery shop,” he said. “I think a lot of people have long thought it was archaic and ridiculous to have this in place. It wasn’t done for zoning or any other purpose other than people did not like their neighbors drinking. I think a lot of people have thought it was a ridiculous restriction and were ready to see it changed.”

And change it will, if the groundswell of support is any indication. According to Reilley, he had 60 days to collect 1,500 signatures requesting the change. It took him only 21 days.

“The weather was bad and people were calling us asking where they could come to sign it,” he said. “We got 1,700 signatures, more than the 1,500 we needed.”

Longtime Heights resident Peter Thompson said it’s time for this to happen.

“It’s bizarre that there’s this little pocket of Houston that has this Prohibition-era law that was removed elsewhere in the city of Houston when Prohibition ended,” he said. “It’s just an antiquated law that has no business being there.”

What Caused the Need?

The history of the Heights as a dry neighborhood is no longer a mystery. At one time in the early 1900s, the Heights was its own city, but in 1918, the city of Houston came calling with an offer to annex the area – with the promise of city services.

Judge James G. Donovan, the last city attorney of the Houston Heights, drafted the 1912 ordinance prohibiting the sale of alcohol, which has remained in place ever since.

Terry Burge, former Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce president and owner of The Leader until 2012, said that when the Heights was lured to become part of the city of Houston, Donovan included in the annexation papers the following statement: “Liquor shall not be sold in these premises until time runneth not.”

As of Nov. 9 – or until the election results are certified later this year – it appears time runneth not as Donovan envisioned for the Heights.

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Benefits Abound If the ordinance passes, Reilley said there are more benefits than just a proposed H-E-B that could open on a tract of land currently sitting in a “dry” area.

“When you look at that area on North Shepherd, it’s abandoned car lots and other buildings which do not reflect well on the community. There isn’t the economic opportunity there for proper use,” he said. “This restriction is making it so that a store couldn’t operate and compete with other stores.

If H-E-B did open in the Heights, it creates more than just a diversity in shopping options. He said the change would be a boon for the economy by bringing jobs that were lost when Fiesta closed its doors in the 2300 block of North Shepherd. It also would create an opportunity for those in the labor force to work close to home.

“Generally, those who are for it or against it are middle class and upper mid-

Allison Jarrett with Harold’s in the Heights thinks that the small retail shop that she operated next to her restaurant would have fared better if she would have been able to offer a nice wine selection.

“It would have made a big difference,” she said.

As a business owner on 19th Street in the ‘dry’ Heights and 15 year Heights resident who has lived both in and out of the dry area, she is in favor of repealing the ban on the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption.

“The line is so arbitrary,” she said. “I’m sure there was a purpose for the line before but that was 100 years ago. The time has come. I imagine some of the naysayers have had a drink in a Heights restaurant.”

Jarrett is still committed to following the private club membership rules which allow restaurants in the ‘dry’ zone to serve alcohol – but would also welcome a change in that law too.

“It would be nice if [eliminating the private club requirement] could be on a ballot,” she said. “It’s not going to be this one.”

The HHBC’s Steve Reilley said that there were variations on what they could have petitioned to have put on the ballot, but the group concluded that a broader scope would be more controversial.

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In attendance were Interim Houston Police Chief Martha Montalvo, Captain Dale from the Midwest Division and police officers from numerous different divisions around the city. Officers spent the morning enjoying the rare opportunity for a full-scale breakfast and relaxed conversation to get their minds off the stress of patrolling. The Forum at Memorial Woods and its residents are appreciative of the service and protection provided by HPD. The Forum at Memorial Woods is an elegant full service retirement community providing independent retirement apartments, assisted living suites, skilled nursing, rehabili-

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Two men have been charged in connection with a raid conducted by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office the morning of Thursday, Aug. 25 in the 3900 block of Cortlandt St., across the street from the athletic field at Booker T. Washington High School. In all, three suspects were taken into custody without incident when Constable Alan Rosen’s team burst through the door, subsequently discovering heroin, crack cocaine, meth and codeine as well as a fullyloaded 9 mm Glock pistol next to the door.

Barry Dixon, 38 and Craig Ross, 45, have both been charged with possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver, enhanced by proximity to a school. In addition, a charge of felony possession of a firearm was filed against Ross. A third suspect detained in the raid is not facing any charges.

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Rosen was initially alerted to activity while driving through Independent Heights with some community leaders to survey the area, looking at the new builds at Booker T. WashDixon ington High School.

While patrolling the street, Rosen saw a narcotics Ross transaction happening directly in front of him. Initially Rosen waited down the street and allowed the vehicle to leave before sending a patrol unit to stop the vehicle, after which the drivers confirmed the residence was a known drug house conducting constant transactions.

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The Houston Heights Beverage Coalition was formed to support an election to allow beer and wine sales in the area formerly known as the City of Houston Heights – or “The Heights”.

Beer & Wine Off-Premise Only In order to change the wet-dry status of the Heights, State law required us to gather more than 1500 signatures of registered voters in the historic Heights boundaries calling for an election on the issue. In less than 3 weeks, more than 1700 voters answered the call, which was impressive considering the petition was being circulated during our crazy "monsoon" period back in May. Last month, the Houston City Council ordered an election for November 8-the same time as the Presidential election.

Only voters who live in the 1918 boundaries of the Heights will be allowed to vote in the election. (Stay tuned for maps showing who is eligible to vote). If you are one of the more than 10,000 registered voters who live in the historic Heights, you will have the chance to vote for the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only. This will allow beer and wine sales in businesses such as grocery and convenience stores but by Texas law, this will not allow package liquor stores or have any impact to on-premise establishments like restaurants or bars.

City of Houston Heights For years, residents have wondered why the retailers in the area (like Kroger and Fiesta) are prohibited from selling alcohol. To find the answer, one must research the origins of the City of Houston Heights and its subsequent merger with the City of Houston. The City of Houston Heights was formed in 1891 and became an incorporated city in 1896. In September 1912, Houston Heights voters held an election to prohibit all alcohol sales. Six years later, on February 20, 1918, the City of Houston Heights was consolidated with the City of Houston, but the area retained its ‘dry’ status. Of course a year later, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, banning alcohol sales nationwide, only to be repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933.

1937 Texas Supreme Court Decision After prohibition ended in 1933, John Plainos owned a store in the former Houston Heights area that sold beer. Plainos argued that because the City of Houston was ‘wet’ for alcohol sales, and Houston Heights had been merged with the City of Houston, the area was ‘wet’ for alcohol sales, too. A lawsuit was filed stating it was illegal to sell beer at this location because there had not been an election to legalize alcohol sales reversing the 1912 Houston Heights election. The case went all the way to the Texas Supreme Court which ruled the area is ‘dry’ and the only way to make the area ‘wet’ was to have an election in the original boundaries as they existed in 1918.

114 Years Later—Time to End Prohibition in the Heights It has been 114 years since the off-premise sale of alcohol has been legal in the Houston Heights area. Prohibition ended 83 years ago. By now you’ve heard the worst kept secret that H-E-B is looking to build a great new store in the Heights. Voters approving the sale of beer and wine will enable H-E-B to compete on a level playing field as other retailers in the area.

We think voters are ready to repeal these archaic laws and allow our grocery and convenience stores to once again be able to sell beer and wine to their customers.

Stay tuned for more information and if you have questions please contact us on Facebook or at www.HeightsWet.com.

Steve S. Reilley is an attorney and lives in The Heights. He is Chair of the Houston Heights Beverage Coalition.

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f this isn’t hard-hitting journalism, I don’t know what is. A few weeks ago, we had a conversation around our office as we planned upcoming editions of The Leader, and we realized we needed to do a better job telling our readers about an important vote that will happen on Nov. 8.

Nope, not the presidential election. In fact, that catastrophe left journalism in the dust a long time ago when editors and publishers said, “The heck with impartial coverage.”

The important vote we’re talking about doesn’t even include a reallive human being.

On Nov. 8, a handful of Heights residents (estimates peg the number between 6,000-7,000 people) will scroll to the bottom of the ballot and be asked whether they want to eliminate a 100-year-old law that bans the sale of alcohol in the Historic Heights.

And let’s make this clear: Removing the ban will not open our area to bars. It simply allows stores to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption. This doesn’t change the “membership” rules needed for restaurants to sell booze.

When the folks at our office had the conversation about this vote, we thought it would be interesting to find people on both sides of the

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issue. Who are the people who want to eliminate this ban on alcohol sales? Who are the people who support keeping the ban in place? To have great coverage of an issue – no matter which way you lean – you need to try to give the facts from both sides, and that’s what we set out to do.

We started with the supporters, and that part was easy. No matter how non-committal they are in their comments, H-E-B wants to plant a store smack-dab in the middle of the Heights. They know that if they can open in a place full of hip, young families who love Texas, they’ll make a killing. So you can pretend that some non-descript organization (with lobbyists and PR firms in Austin and Houston) are just doing this for the fun of it, or you can drink some Real Juice and realize there’s only one reason there’s a push to change the dry laws.

Being fair-minded journalists (if

there is such a thing anymore), we also canvassed the streets looking for organizations that don’t support changing the law. Surely there’s a social media group somewhere that wants to keep the ban in place, if for nothing else than to resist change.

We thought starting with Baptist churches made sense. They didn’t even do the courtesy of a call back, which probably means they aren’t preaching on the sins of imbibing this Sunday morning. We talked to the elder statesmen and stateswomen of the community – the ones who have been here longest. They weren’t unanimous in their support of the change, but none are starting a revolution to Make the Heights Great Again. They’ve mentioned Heights founders rolling over in their graves, but don’t expect any of them to march down 19th Street with picket signs in the next couple of months.

The reality is, no one is opposing this measure, and I’m a little surprised.

I never thought the churches in our area would spend much time fighting this battle, because most of their leaders would probably like to shop at H-E-B. But I did think there would be opposition from the one place that stands to lose the most from this election and subsequent arrival of H-E-B.

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cause, just like restaurants, the offices are kept so cold that employees are numb.

Look at any secretary’s post after work and you will probably spot two items: a small heater under the desk and a sweater hung on the back of the chair. Even our huge malls and stadiums are fast frozen. It is for these reasons that I always keep a sweater in the trunk of my car, year round, and take it with me whenever I enter certain stores, eateries and theaters. Years ago the GOP held its national presidential convention in Houston, and beforehand l warned my visiting colleagues when they came to town in August, dress warm. Those who ignored my advice were shipped home, no embalming needed.

But now we must do a 180 and recognize that obviously no one can live in Texas during the summer without air conditioning. As bad as overcooling can be, a life without air conditioning is no life at all. Look at those old photos of Texans standing on the Galveston beaches in July, the men in their suits, ties and hats; the women are cloaked from high collars to skirts touching the ground. How did they survive? Houston was laid out by the Borden brothers, Gail and Thomas, with the streets running northeast to southwest so that the houses, built perpendicular to the streets, would catch the Gulf breeze.

It didn’t work. Some say oil was the juice that made the bayous bloom. Others credit another factor. The Harris County Historical Society’s Guidebook opens with, “Our story begins in 1922 when the city’s first air conditioning was installed in the Rice Hotel cafeteria. Before that, Houston was totally unlivable.”

Today, Houston is called the most air conditioned city on Earth, but just how anyone can figure that out is unknown. In any event, we do love our a/c. (Under “air conditioning,” the Houston Yellow Pages has 1,006 listings.) When outsiders ask, “How do you stand living in Houston in all that heat and humidity?” I reply: “I don’t. I go from my air conditioned home to my air conditioned car to my air conditioned bar. Besides, you don’t have to shovel heat.” Judge Roy Hofheinz secured a major league baseball franchise for Houston only with the promise to Major League Baseball that the game would be

surprised they haven’t huddled with someone about getting this vote thrown off the ballot.

It’s not happening now, and that’s a good thing for our entire area. Having the boundaries of the Historic Heights remain dry makes about as much sense as the Texas law (still on the books) that says criminals must give their victims 24 hours’ notice – either verbally or in writing – before they commit a crime against said victim. Seriously, look it up.

The measure on the ballot is smart. It only allows for the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. In other words, we don’t have to worry about an onslaught of bars buying any available lot in the Heights. We don’t have to worry about the junk that comes along with those bars – folks like Harold’s are exactly what we want on 19th Street.

And we don’t have to worry about the Heights ever becoming the next Richmond or Washington corridor.

So good for the people who organized this measure on the ballot.

They did it the right way, they didn’t open our area to unwanted businesses, and they may have finally ended the monopoly on grocery stores in the neighborhood. My credit card statement thanks you.

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The ice of Texas THE RESTAURANT – Food was good, service, too. Price was right. Quiet, no kids running berserk.

What a rotten meal. Why? Because I was freezing the entire time. I had asked the waiter to turn up the temp.

He nodded and did nothing.

Then I asked the manager if the fan above me could be turned off. No, the fans are controlled by NASA computers at the Johnson Space Center. Maybe a good, hot potato soup served in a cauldron large enough for both feet. Restaurants in Houston must have a Celebrity Chefs Contest to see which restaurant dining room can be the coldest. There is no other explanation for my potato soup becoming vichyssoise.

I didn’t order ice tea, it just froze before my eyes. (Incidentally, in Texas it’s called and spelled ice tea, not iced tea, and I don’t care what you called it back in Ohio).

Eateries across Texas could save a bundle on their electric bill if they just set the thermostat a few degrees higher, but they won’t. And it’s this way year ‘round. Indeed, the coldest times in a Houston restaurant are June through August. Of course, our diners are not the only culprits. Ever go to a movie theater in July? Bring along a sweater, gloves and maybe a ski mask. Check into a hotel room during a Texas summer and note the bar’s ice bucket doesn’t need any ice. My neighborhood grocery store varies in temperatures from zero to 30, but the wind chill factor in the bread and buns aisle makes it worse. Warning: don’t lick the cover of the fish case. Actually, I refer to the entire store as the frozen food section. Customers must have complained at one of those boutique (read: overpriced) grocery stores because there is a big sign hanging from the ceiling explaining that the snowdrifts and ski lifts are necessary to keep the produce fresh. OK, keep the kale crisp, and there is even an explanation that restaurants could double as a set for “Ice Station Zebra.”

The thermostat on the wall is controlled by the bus boys and waiters who are either running around bringing out food or taking away the dirty dishes, or is controlled by the cooks back in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove.

They are perspiring, as would we all, but we are paying them, not the other way around. Just don’t drip sweat into my jelled consomme.

Many northern cities have giant underground tunnel systems in their downtown for the convenience of shoppers and office workers to stay out of the cold, ice and slush. Houston has a cobweb of tunnels downtown, but it’s so that pedestrians don’t have to go out in heat and humidity. For some office workers, getting out into the August heat feels great, be-

Kroger – especially the one at the intersection of Shepherd and 11th – has enjoyed a monopoly on the Heights for as long as I’ve lived in the area, which is nearly 10 years.

In 2010, they expanded the Heights store from 50,000 square feet to 90,000. Last I read, they had 1,800 varieties of wine, alone, in the store.

And while I have no inside intelligence other than my credit card statements, I do know you can’t walk out of that place with a roll of toilet paper and a loaf of wheat bread without dropping a $20.

Imagine, though, what happens when this dry vote turns the Heights wet and H-E-B announces plans to move into the area. If they move into the old Fiesta location, they’ll be about 12 blocks north of Kroger and people in the Heights won’t think twice about ditching the spruced-up Kroger for the even more spruced-up H-E-B. In one of our stories today, the leader of the petition to get the “dry vote” on the ballot is a guy named Steve Reilley. When we asked him, he said Kroger has not gotten involved in helping push this measure to voters.

Well of course not. Sure, they have the store on 20th Street, and they’ll be able to sell beer and wine there. But Kroger has everything to lose in this vote, and I’m a little

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played in an air-conditioned, covered ball park. The Houston Texans will play an entire season without ever opening the roof at NRG Stadium.

(We must suspect that it is no accident the stadium’s naming rights went to an electric company.) It was long a rumor that the British consulate in Houston was considered a hardship post as its climate was similar to that of Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and Accra, Ghana. So I asked the then-consul about it. He replied, “It was a rule that three years in Houston counted as four years in diplomatic service towards retirement. I wrote the Foreign Office, ‘My God, haven’t you people ever heard of air conditioning?’” The rule was changed.

The next time I go to a restaurant. I’m going to shovel in some heat.

Ashby chills out at ashby2@ comcast.net.

Dear Editor: Your past Editor wrote an article with an uninformed opinion with no research regarding how it really wasn’t important to change school names.

He came from another state, knew nothing of Houston and its neighborhoods and I venture to say if his school’s name was up for change for nothing but a political reason, he would have not felt that an outsider from Texas (what is Jolanda Jones background - where did she go to school, etc.) had the right to influence this change. But my reason for writing this is: a few weeks after this opinionated article, your paper had a front page article regarding the big shortfall in HISD’s budget and the need for readers to help by donating backpacks and other school items. Of course, this is a good thing, but it dwarfs in the light of the totally unnecessary 2.3 billion dollar or whatever the total is to go through this unneeded expense that could be used to buy computers, improve school buildings, hire more teachers, etc. History cannot be changed. We move on and be thankful for our ancestors and what they contributed to all of our lives no matter our backgrounds. There were problems and, in America, we have worked on them for years with the cost of hundreds of thousands of lives and there are so many injustices that have been rightfully changed that wasting money needed for education (which is so low in America now) cries out for reason. His article was allowed and then he moved on but how much damage was left in the wake? Really like reading your paper and the changes you have implemented but this slipped through the cracks.

J. Miller

Fight isn’t over for school names

Dear Editor: Not this again! Despite lip service given to the

changing of a total of seven or eight school names, the only name I’ve read about ad nauseam is REAGAN. Just when I think this ridiculous hullabaloo has subsided, here’s a HALF PAGE editorial stirring the embers yet again. This whole Reagan renaming whiffs of obsession … and not the Calvin Klein variety.

Just think how much civic good might be done if this degree of passion and commitment were focused to issues that genuinely affect the community.

Dale Smith

Rebirth of the Historic Heights Theater

Dear Editor: Would love to see the Jason Roberts Band.

Jason was the fiddle genius of Asleep at the Wheel for over 20 years and has multiple Grammys to show for it. Most recently he was requested by Van Morrison to provide the unique blusey jazz fiddle sound that only Jason can produce.

The Jason Roberts band is stacked with players from George Strait’s Ace in the Hole band and his show is as crisp as a recording session unfolding in front of you. It is the Texas swing music grounded in the roots of Bob Wills. It makes you tap your feet and put a smile on your face no matter who you are.

It’s just good music.

Jason was just a boy when Johnny Gimble, (Bob Wills friend and fiddle man for the Texas Playboys) begin giving him lessons. Instructing Jason on the stylistic qualities of bluesy jazz licks, giving him a truly unique sound signature that sets him apart.

Jason loves what he does. That’s Western swing jazz music. He’s without question one of the best in the world. He brings his passion, energy, and huge smile, to the stage every night. Every show is two hours of pure fun.

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An in-depth look at the Heights vote to remove ban on alcohol sales

H-E-B waiting on vote, likely to open here

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com H-E-B has been one of the recent driving forces in the movement to overturn a century-old statute which has kept an area of the historic Heights “dry” since Prohibition. Director of Public Affairs Cyndy Garza-Roberts said the company has had a long-running interest in having a Heights location, and decided to move forward with the push, in part due to the positive feedback they had received through working with the Houston Heights Beverage Coalition in collecting signatures for the petition.

“We were encouraged with all the positive, eager and rapid responses that the Houston Heights Beverage Coalition received,” Garza said. “HE-B looks forward to the possibility of expanding our offerings to the Heights and Garden Oaks neighborhoods.”

Also playing into the decision was seeing a major economic opportunity to increase their presence in the region while simultaneously creating a more high-profile and more positively-regarded area wherever the new location is built, which has been lacking since the closing of Fiesta.

“H-E-B is committed to building a store that adds to the pride and

quality of life in the Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. We have been interested in a location here for some time,” Garza said.

The grocery chain’s move into the Heights, however, is completely dependent on the ordinance passing in a few months.

“We are hopeful the registered voters will support the vote in Novem-

ber,” Garza said.

The Leader inquired to H-E-B representatives regarding the specifics of the new location and whether or not the plan indeed is to build on the old Fiesta lot as some have speculated, but the company would not release specifics, saying only that the company is still in the midst of negotiating with the planned Heights location and therefore it would be premature to comment on the specific location.

“We have identified a potential location and are working on an agreement in order to bring a store to the Heights,” Garza said. “It is our plan that this property will accommodate a store that provides the best of our

offerings specific to the Heights, Garden Oaks, and surrounding neighborhoods.”

The company has previously said it requires six acres when scouting potential new locations, larger than the four-acre Fiesta site. However, Swamplot points out that the vertical H-E-B now officially planned for the site of the chain’s existing Bellaire store at 5130 Cedar St. will fit on three acres.

H-E-B representatives also denied a circulating rumor picked up by The Leader that the company was planning to shut down its current location on West 18th Street, saying there are no such plans.

Longtime residents, leaders see both sides of dry law

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader

Contributed photo Harold’s Tap Room bartender Lauren Muse prepping her station for a cocktail creation.

Boom from P. 1A of the Heights and the most viable,” he said.

Jarrett said that many don’t understand TABC rules. “We pay $150 monthly for the software which scans patron’s IDs and on top of that someone to work with the software.

We have a weekly membership meeting to reconcile everything and send it to the TABC as well as multiple bank accounts. Alcohol can be delivered to restaurants outside the dry zone five blocks away but we have to go to Goody Goody or Spec’s to get ours. Ultimately it costs us more to do business.”

Jarrett also makes the point that there are a lot of TABC laws to be followed whether you’re in a wet or a dry zone, specifically with regard to churches and schools.

“Churches and schools are a good thing,” she said. “And there are certainly a lot around here. I really had to look hard at a map to find a location that would work.”

Melinda Faust with Mels’ Seafood wasn’t sure if they were just in or just out of the dry zone at 26th and Durham since they’re on the west side of Durham but said it wouldn’t affect them either way because of the nearby church. “We are BYOB and will likely remain that way.”

Other ‘dry’ restaurants echo their support of repealing the ban.

“It should not impact restaurants,” said Russell Murrell who owns Shade with wife Claire Smith. “Generally I am in favor of modernizing the Texas liquor laws, many of which have been in place since the 1800’s. This initiative would help to bring new upscale grocery stores into the neighborhood which is good for everybody.”

The “new upscale grocery” that is actively supporting the effort is H-E-B and that’s what most people talk about when they discuss the vote. The convenience store quandary is not problematic to most, including Woodland

Heights resident and Big Blue Whale owner Vanessa Wodehouse.

She notes that while there have been no issues with stores like the Metro Mart on 11th selling alcohol, she wouldn’t want to see a convenience store opening up next door to her toy boutique on 19th. However, this is unlikely due to the high lease and sale prices for Heights real estate – unlike the 1970s when the ‘dry’ law kept out more disreputable establishments who otherwise might have taken advantage of the cheap rent.

Celina Guerrero, director of marketing and special events at The Creek Group, thinks that the vote might help with the public’s awareness of one of their restaurants. She says that Dry Creek has the club membership license with TABC. “It may help with the perception that we are a dry restaurant,” she said. “We haven’t been dry for a few years.”

Six years ago, Dallas residents voted to dampen various pockets of dry areas. One vote permitted the sale of beer and wine but not liquor - at stores throughout Dallas, like the Houston Heights Beverage Coalition proposes. The second eliminated the “private club” requirement. The Dallas News quoted an economist from Keep the Dollars in Dallas’ who said the city would see as much as $33.4 million more a year in revenue.

The Texas Hospitality Association followed up two years later with figures showing sales tax revenue increased 29.66 percent in the cities that approved beverage alcohol sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex – while only an anemic 1.12 percent in the six metroplex cities that voted to stay “dry,” which includes Cockrell Hill, Irving, Lancaster and Mesquite.

While many homeowners in the Heights are considered new to the area, there is still a strong contingent of residents who have seen the downs and, more recently, the ups of the neighborhood.

It’s fairly clear what the new, younger generation thinks of the proposed change to the ban on alcohol sales, but what about the folks who have been in the neighborhood the longest?

“What do I think about the Heights lifting its dry area regulations?” asked 92-year-old resident of the Heights, Melvalene Cohen. “I think Judge Donovan is turning over in his grave, that’s what I think,” she stated, laughing.

Melvalene and her husband Carl were two of the original founders of the Houston Heights Association, and knew Judge Donovan personally.

“The judge witnessed the damage alcohol can do to people, and he did not want that to happen to members of our community. Judge Donovan had very strong feelings about

it, so he wrote the dry restrictions in to protect us,” Cohen said.

Terry Burge is a former president of the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce, and former owner of The Leader.

“The social dynamics (of the Heights) have changed,” he said. “Given the gentrification and lowering of the median age, you’d have to believe that the general sentiment would favor going wet. I would add that while the prohibition on alcohol was derided for years as an impediment to quality dining, it did serve to prevent the proliferation of low-end bars, and strip clubs that damaged other close-in neighborhoods.

Of course the high cost of land now eliminates that problem.”

Stacey Courville has been active in the Houston Heights Association for years and is currently serving as the agency’s president.

“The Houston Heights Association has not taken a position on this issue as determined by our nonprofit’s articles of incorporation and by-laws. I live in the dry area of the Heights and I think this is one of the matters that has developed

the distinct character of our neighborhood. It’s one of the things that makes us unique,” she said.

The current President of the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce, Jacob Millwee, has a front row seat to many of the issues the community addresses. While the chamber has no official position on the matter, Millwee shares an interesting perspective that echoed Burge.

“Over time, the dry regulations have been both a blessing and a curse regarding the development of our area,” Millwee explained. “In the 1980s, when the community took a down-turn, the regulations protected the area from the sort of businesses that survive by selling alcohol and typically appear in degenerating places: seedy bars and such. Then, in the mid 1990s, when the Heights started to turn around, those same restrictions prevented the introduction of the good restaurants that normally appear in an improving area.

The restrictions slowed down the resurgence.”

“Ultimately, the decision belongs to residents,” he said.

Dry from P. 1A dle people, but the Heights isn’t just that,” he said. “There are a lot of people who would like to have a big grocery store within walking distance because they don’t have transportation, or they would like to have a job they can walk to in the Heights.”

No Opposition So far, no groups have publicly announced a campaign to battle the change in the law. The Leader reached out to community citizens, as well as churches, and found little in the way of resistance. While most of the feedback has been positive, Reilley said he’s aware of some naysayers. He was on the radio show Houston Matters recently and spoke with two such callers – one who said the initiative would ruin the area’s vibe and another who said that traffic would become an issue.

“Some of the people complaining don’t live in the Heights,” he said.

The focus now is on educating the public about what the vote will and will not mean.

“I think some people are under the impression that there would be no alcohol restrictions, and that’s not true,” Reilley explained.

“It would have the same restrictions as every other place in Houston and every other place in Texas. Some people think it will allow bars and chain restaurants to come in, and that won’t happen—they’ll have the same restrictions as they’ve had for more than 110 years.”

Restaurants like Down House and Harold’s in the Heights will maintain their private club permits, allowing their patrons who become club members – by having their ID scanned – to be served. TABC rules protecting schools and churches will still be in effect. It’s the sale of beer and wine, not liquor, at grocery stores and convenience stores that is on the ballot.

“We’re getting ready to start doing outreach,” said Reilley. “Sending mailers, and doing outreach and events to get the word out.”

Reilley said that the estimate is that 6,000 to 7,000 of voters live in the dry area.

“We need 50 percent, plus one,” he said.

Problems in the bedroom, divides owners The Obituaries.

Dear Tabby, My husband and I have an on-going disagreement about whether or not our pets should be allowed to sleep in our bed. I love being surrounded by our pets at night, but he doesn’t. He claims that it’s bad for all of us. Who’s right?

Trouble in the Bedroom in Timbergrove Dear Trouble in the Bedroom, You bring up a divisive topic.

According to www.vetstreet. com, (a pet-related online newsletter) 83% of Vet Street readers allow their pets to sleep with them. This begs the question: Is it a good idea to let your pet sleep in your bed or not?

The disadvantages: Poor quality of sleep: A 75 pound dog, plus 2 adult humans

in a queen-sized bed isn’t ideal, so space can become a sleep issue with large pets. Even a small dog or cat who isn’t keen on sleeping for an 8 hour stretch without getting playful can disrupt your sleep patterns greatly.

Risk of disease and parasites: Meningitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and even the plague have been transmitted to humans through dog licks, kisses and saliva, according to the Centers for Disease Control. MRSA was contracted by a married couple after their pup repeatedly licked their faces while sleeping with him in their bed. Also, sleeping with a dog can transfer fleas that increase the risk for contracting human plague, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Be the boss in bed: Dog trainer, Cesar Millan warns against letting your dog be the boss of the bed. Millan says that, “while you may want to share your bed with your new dog, don’t do this right away.” Instead, Millan suggests establishing a neutral sleeping location for your dog and let him get used to the sleeping arrangements. If you would like your dog to join you in bed, do so by invitation only and never allow him to enter your room on his own or crawl onto the bed uninvited.

Allergies: If you’re allergic to pet dander,

allowing your pet to sleep in your bed can greatly escalate this problem. Contrary to popular belief, allergies aren’t caused by your pet’s fur, but instead by proteins in his urine, saliva and flakes of skin, or dander. Dander is as small and light as dust particles, making it easily inhaled. It also clings to sheets, pillows and blankets.

These all sound like serious disadvantages, so why do so many people opt to let their pets sleep with them?

The advantages: Many pet owners wouldn’t dream of sleeping without their pets. The mere act of petting your companion animal before bed can be relaxing and studies show, even lower your blood pressure. Many cat owners claim that the purring of their favorite feline at bedtime is also sooth-

ing and rest-inducing, aiding in a restful night’s sleep.

So, it could be argued that both you and your husband have valid points in this debate. It’s best to come to an agreement and to, first and foremost, make sure that the humans are getting proper rest in the bedroom (since they’re the ones, you know, making the money and supporting the pets’ spoiled-rotten lifestyles!). Maybe this means that you compromise with putting a pet bed near your bed and gradually training your pets that they’re not allowed on your bed anymore. The important thing is to keep the peace between you and your husband because a happy marriage makes for happy pets.

Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.

Pet of the Week Meet Collette. This 4 month old sweetpea was found in a park and taken to a shelter, where she was to be euthanized immediately. Her rescuers couldn’t bear the thought of that (could you?) so they found a rescue group to take her. Collette is affectionate, loves to play and take naps. She’d be the easiest addition to any home--perhaps yours? If so, contact Save A Purrfect Cat Rescue at: www.saveacatrescue.org or visit the shelter located at: 2618 Newman Street 77098.

Cynthia Marie Cantrell, 62, born Sept. 25, 1953,

died Aug. 22.

Mark Anthony DeMarino, 57, born Dec. 16, 1958,

died Aug. 26.

Cecilia Derkowski, 93, born Nov. 18, 1922 in Chappell Hill, died Aug. 28. Derkowski joined Christ the King Catholic Church in the 1950s and enjoyed singing with the choir and serving in the Altar Society. She is survived by her daughters, Cinthia Kopinitz, Denise Phillips, Glinda Bancroft, Peggy Markowski, Penny Derkowski and Sharon Hogg; brothers Tony Zientek and Charles Zientek; and sisters Dorothy Crigler, Emily Heisler, Stephanie DeVore, Julia Collins, and Edwina Kilmer, 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church Building Fund.

Phillip Lee Peters, 48, born Dec. 23, 1967 in Lynn Haven, Fla., died Aug. 23. His parents were Betty Ann and Jim Peters. Phillip attended college at University of Tampa.

In the late 1980s, he relocated to Houston. Peters met his partner Steve on May 23, 1992 and they lived many happy years in their home, dubbed “The Castle,” in the Heights.

He was employed as a technical writer in 1993, then, by teaching himself, became computer-savvy. By 1999, he was an I.T. manager of a software start-up.

Charlie Henry Reddick, 95, born Oct. 10, 1920, died

Aug. 28.

Benton “Lois” Shirley, 95, born Nov. 1, 1920, died Aug. 22. Shirley graduated from Aldine Senior High School in 1939. She married Robert Moody Shirley Jr. on Feb. 10, 1943. She received her cosmetology license in 1940, and so began a legendary career in the field. She spent a large majority of her 65 year career working at Nieman Marcus as the Master of Color and Artistic Director as well as doing runway work. She also did hair and makeup for many years at the Alley Theatre. She received her instructor’s license early on and later became Artistic Director at Champion Beauty College. In 1990 she won the national award for Hair Colorist of the Year, the same year she was honored for her 50th year in hairdressing by the International Hair Color Exchange. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Robert, her sons, Richard, David, and Jeff, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

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COPD SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Join in sharing your experience about living with COPD on the first Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting Sept. 6, at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, 1635 North Loop West. For more information or to register, call 713-2222273.

MOULIN ROUGE GALA GHACC Auction donations for this annual event will be accepted through Sept. 8. Recognition of a donation will be on an item sign, in the program, and on the Facebook and web page.

For details or item suggestions, contact Jill Johnston at events@ heightschamber.com. The gala will be Sept. 23, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop West. Pre-gala reception starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Information: 713861-6735, heightschamber.org.

HAWK WALK Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Take a walk on the wild side of the Arboretum at our Fall Hawk Walk. As you wander along the trail, you’ll make stops along the way to meet hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures from Sky Kings Falconry. The walk will be from 2-6:30 p.m. (shows begin at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.) Sept. 10. The cost is $30

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member, $45 nonmember, and $15 children ages 5-12. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is located at 4501 Woodway. Information: houstonarboretum.org, 713-681-8433.

VOTER REGISTRATION Lazybrook Baptist Voter registration will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 11, at Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 W. 18th St. Information: 713819-5980.

AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 12, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. Special guest will be Rachelle Lanier, insurance broker with Senior Choice. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m. President is Richard Rabe, vice president is Terrell Holiday.

Information: 713-682-4022.

COMEDY NIGHT American Legion Post 560 The American Legion, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Comedy Nite at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14 (second Wednesday of each month).

The cost is $20 for a night of fun, food and two drink ticket.

Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, txlegion560.org, www. txlegion560.org.

STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, Sept. 16 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-6829287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, www.txlegion560.org.

STRUT YOUR MUTT 1031 Stude Park Strut Your Mutt charity dogwalk is at 1031 Stude Park, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15. Come join us for this pawsome dog walking event that includes interactive games and activities. Information: bestfriends.org/events/ strut-your-mutt.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES The Mainstream Connection The Mainstream Connection, 415 E. Crosstimbers St., offers Citizenship Classes. Classes are starting soon. The office is open Monday through Friday, and offers assistance with Resident renewal forms (I-90) and Citizenship, (N-400) Applications and the I-130. Notary Public services available. Information: 832-8311688, www.tmc-Houston.org.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA Recreate test-day conditions, understand which subject areas your child needs to focus on and get ready for the day when the scores really count with our free SAT/ACT Practice Exam hosted in conjunction with The Princeton Review. The practice exam is open to all high school students and will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 17. Register at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. Information: 713-8693378, ymcahouston.org/harrietjoe-foster-family/.

NEWBORN CARE Memorial Herman Greater Heights Let us help prepare you to welcome your new baby through our classes at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, 1635 N. Loop W. Classes include: Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Sibling Class, New Moms and Babies Group, and Maternity Facility Tour. Call or visit the website for a full listing of classes. Information: 713-222-CARE, memorialhermann.org.

FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, Sept. 23 (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/, txlegion560. org, www.txlegion560.org.

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All Saints TALC to hold fall registration All Saints Third Age Learning Center (TALC) senior program Fall Semester will begin Sept. 12 and will conclude Nov. 18. Late registration will be available from 9-11:30 a.m. the first week of the semester.

TALC offers a variety of classes such as woodworking, computer, exercise, watercolor, quilting, scrapbooking, stained glass, small appliance repair, line dancing and more.

New this semester will be a bilingual U.S. Citizenship Preparedness class coordinated

by Aurora Leal. The class will be offered on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon.

Also offered during the semester are monthly parties, seminars, birthday celebrations and day trips. A full course hot lunch, cooked on-site, is available Monday through Friday during the semester at noon for $2.

For lunch reservations or program information, call 713-

248-1277.

Pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s The Free Pancake Breakfast will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Sept.

3, in the fellowship hall.

The Christian Family comedy duo of Phil and Debi Jones along with with the beautiful voice of Kim Randell will perform from 5-7 p.m. Sept.

10. Call the church office for ticket information. A light snack/supper is included following the performance. Free childcare will be available for children up to 5 years of age.

The Fall Festival, Oct. 22, will feature a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, food, games and booth featuring crafts and services.

Sunday morning worship starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, call 713-697-0671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist. org.

Eat, Pray, Read! book club meets at Oaks Presbyterian The summer book selection for the Eat, Pray, Read! book club is Frog Music by Emma Donoghue. The historic novel is set in 1876 San Francisco during a record-breaking heatwave and the smallpox epidemic. The book discussion and dinner will be at 7 p.m.

Sept. 6.

Oaks Presbyterian Church is located at 1576 Chantilly Ln. For information, visit www. oakspresbyterian.org or call 713-682-2556.

St. Rose ACTS to hold spaghetti dinner The annual St. Rose of Lima ACTS Spaghetti Dinner will be

from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 10. Funds raised at this event will be used to purchase supplies for retreats and provide financial aid for retreatants who need assistance with the fee.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community is located at 3600 Brinkman. For information, call 713-692-9123.

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any parents underrate the importance of caring for their children’s baby teeth. After all, they’re going to be lost and replaced soon enough. Often they don’t take their children to see the dentist until the child complains of a toothache. Yet even at this point, it may be possible (and advisable) to save the tooth if it is not too badly decayed.

When decay has not destroyed too much of the baby tooth, it is important to try to save it. It is important because it helps the permanent tooth to erupt into the proper space. If the tooth were extracted, the remaining teeth might crowd together to fill the space, and thereby block out the permanent tooth.

Your dentist will have to evaluate the situation to see if it is possible to save the tooth. Often with baby teeth, even when the nerve is dead, they can be saved through a relatively simple procedure called a pulpotomy.

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Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship.

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All Saints Bravura Concert Series presents Coro Gloria Dei Enjoy an evening of beautiful music as Coro Gloria Dei presents selections from Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass along with choral works from the 21st century under the direction of Dr. Rick Lopez.

The Bravura concert series is sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St. The concert will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 18. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken. Come meet the artists at the dessert reception after the performance.

Call 713-864-2653 or visit www.facebook.com/BravuraConcerts for information.

• Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat Nights: 7:30 pm • Sundays 2:30 pm

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welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study.

Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.

MANNA to hold Denim and Diamonds Barbecue Fundraiser MANNA’s Third Annual Barbecue and Auction – Denim and Diamonds, is set for Oct. 1, at the Houston Liederkranz Hall. Gatlin’s BBQ and The Telstars are teaming up for one fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.

Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities can be found at manna-3rd-annual-bbq.eventbrite.com.

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Fall Bible studies at St. Stephen’s St. Stephen’s will offer several different Bible studies this fall, including Sunday morning and afternoon, and weekday studies. Stop by the church library on Sunday mornings to sign up, or call the office.

The Gathering Place, a monthly ministry for persons with memory loss and their caregivers, will be held Sept.

12, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The meeting includes fun activities and lunch. There is no cost to attend.

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.

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n the sixth chapter of the book of Micah, there is a string of questions concerning how one should “come before the Lord.� That is, should one come before Him bowed down with burnt offerings, with year-old calves or rams, or with offerings of oil?

Should one offer up one’s firstborn? Micah’s answer is a summary of the Law and the prophets, telling us that “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?� (Micah 6:8) We hear this message again and again in the prophets, i.e., that God doesn’t want sacrifice but loving kindness and justice, but Micah’s twist on this is unique. He tells us to walk humbly with our God. Why didn’t he simply say to walk humbly with God? Micah recognizes that we all have different visions of God. We tend to think that our view of God is the true one, that somehow our view of God reflects His true nature. But, that is just another version of creating God in our own image.

Just because God created us in His image does not mean that we are in possession of the truth about God. We may have some small sliver of truth about God, but we certainly don’t have the entire truth.

So, we should walk humbly with our God, and allow others to walk humbly with theirs.Hear the word of the Lord, O people of Israel; for the Lord has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land.

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• Worship (English)..... 10:00 am - 11:00am • Learning Hour........... 11:00am - 12:00pm • Worship (Spanish) .... 12:30 pm - 1:30pm

1602 West 43rd St. • Houston, Tx 77018 • 713-686-1577

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Neighbors: Forest West resident Kevin Smith deployed to Afghanistan

By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com 1st Lieutenant Kevin Smith, USMC, is currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, serving in support of Operation Resolute Support. He is a 2014 graduate of the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University in Supply Chain Management and was commissioned in the USMC in May 2014. He is a 2010 graduate of Second Baptist School Houston and resident of Forest West.

Congratulations to Driscoll and Gae Bowman of Timbergrove who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary recently with a wonderful trip to Cozumel, Mexico, for some fun in the sun. The Bowmans were married on Aug. 23, 1986, in a family home in Houston which later became the site for The Wynden venue.

Daughter Jessy, son in law Ben and grandson Weston Zwirek send their love.

Cheers !

Boy Scout Troop 879 is asking for your support! The funds these middle school and high school age young men earn through fall popcorn sales helps them go to summer camp. They were able to attend Kia Kima Camp this past summer with popcorn sales from last year and the Troop had a blast, despite the Texas summer heat. The Troop, which meets

Contributed photo Forest West resident, 1st Lieutenant Kevin Smith, USMC, is currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan.

shout out to her three handsome sons, starting with her eldest son Jordan who is out at Blinn College and marches in their amazing band and says “Congratulations on your new job!” Another shout out goes to Nicholas who is in the Roaring Red Ram Band at Waltrip H.S. and to Christian who attends Frank Black Middle School and is also in the band there. Go percussion!

Save the date! Frank Black Middle School Open House is scheduled for two days: Sept. 12 for 6th graders and Sept. 13 for 7th and 8th graders. Come walk through your

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Interesting local news from our Super Neighborhood 12 President, Mark Klein: U.S. Congresswoman, District 18, Sheila Jackson Lee visited the Super Neighborhood 12 Council meeting on Aug. 24, taking advantage of Congress’ summer break to spend time with neighborhood leaders, ask questions about key local concerns and discuss local initiatives undertaken by the Congresswoman and her staff. The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Special Events (MOSE) team met again with SN 12 Council members to plan a Cigna Sunday Streets event for the area later this year. It would be the first of these popular events to be held in a primarily residential neighborhood.

Cigna Sunday Streets closes a thoroughfare on a Sunday for four hours, opening it up to walkers, bicyclists, strolling families and more, with local organizations, businesses, schools and groups providing activities, booths, entertainment and information in a festive setting. More information will come when there is a date to share! Sincere thanks to Mark Klein, our neighbor in Garden Oaks, for sharing this news. Super Neighborhood 12 represents up to 16 civic clubs and property owners associations in Near Northwest Houston.

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Saturday, September 3, 2016 • Page 7A

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4 DAY SALE!!!

New Estate Moved From Bayou Bend Towers Plus Continuation of Warehouse Liquidation 1614 W 22nd St • Houston, TX 77008 Thurs-Mon (Sep 1-5) • 9 AM to 5PM Please see our website for details www.rogerhowardappraisals.com THE PURPLE CAT RESALE AND GARAGE SALE: Thursday 11-4, Friday 11-3, Saturday 11-3. 2126 W. 34th St. Benefiting Animal Rescue. (TF)

ESTATE SALE: Two families. Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 2039 Nina Lee. Antiques, collectables, vintage furniture.

MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement.

Call 713-681-3600. (TF)

MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required.

Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600.

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Drivers, Class-A:

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Vehicles • Antiques • Tools Boats • Coins Guns Collectibles for Cash Cash for Real Estate

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Drivers: CDL-A Job Fair!!

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FRee estimates New Construction Complete Remodeling from foundation to roof

Must pass Drug & Background check and have a clean driving record.

Full-time positions available.

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Free interior design service included

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CARPET & FLOORING

GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ALL OF YOUR FLOORING NEEDS: Installation, sales and service‌yours or mine.

Carpet restretch and repairs also. Call Sam, 713-5825500. (TF)

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

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GENERAL CARPENTRY AND PAINTING: Small jobs welcome. Excellent references. 832-523-0360, 281-743-8467. (9-10)

Laminate, Hardwoods, Tile

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By Mitch Cohen

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Never give up on your art dreams Every year in August I try to take a vacation, but this year my plans didn’t work out.

In my last column, “Call it anything but craft” from August 11, I attacked the word craft and attempted to cover that up by defining what art is. A futile endeavor as history has shown.

If I am that wound up about the use of a word, perhaps I should take a staycation, I decided; so I did. Guess what I did on my staycation? Crafts. That’s right, I was invited first to put in my two-cents for an artist to talk about … how to get into craft shows and I joined (twice) a tile painting group at a paint-yourown-pottery business. Talk about eating crow.

I’ve decided I need to lighten up and using the word craft is just fine by me - just don’t expect to hear it pass my lips. Often, I’ve also decided that if I’m going to play the part of a logophile, (lover of words) I’ll go after vendor vs. exhibitor. Yes, another pet peeve, but I’ll save that one for my personal blog because I like writing here at The Leader!

While we’re on the subject of “craft,” you must visit the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at 4848 Main St. 77002. HCCC is a non-profit arts organization, founded to advance education about the process, product, and history of craft. I’ve been and it is hands down amazing, plus they host artist residents, you can see them in action and visit the artists in their studios.

On first Saturdays, HCCC hosts Hands-on Houston, a free, craft making activity led by local guilds and artists. The activities give participants the opportunity for self-expression, as they learn a craft technique, material or form that is related to the current exhibitions.

Check them out at crafthouston.org This being first Saturday, the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market is back at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd. This monthly community event hosts local farmers, specialty foods, artisan crafts and entertainment - basically, everything! Get there early, they’re open 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Jeffer Thomason is scheduled to perform.

First Saturday Arts Market is back to day

A dessert that would make the Dude abide We’ve had a recent restaurant opening in the neighborhood, one that I’ve mentioned here not long ago - Arthur Ave. The Italian-American red sauce restaurant is making waves getting their sea legs, with many neighbors giving praise on social sites.

Something new and fun has come out of the kitchen, or behind the bar, rather, that

Cohen is long time Heights resident, artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market, find him at ArtValet.com

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The polls closed for the voting this week and the winners will be announced in the November Playboy issue.

shop, Dolce Neve, is reporting that they will be coming to North Main in early 2017. The shop will be neighbors to Foreign Correspondants and Canard - the Playboy nominated best new bar in the U.S. More details to come.

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The Book Scene

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One of my all-time favorites is back to sing for you, too, Leslie Krafka with Wayne Wilkerson.

Krafka sings her own originals, best described, perhaps, as Americana-Texas. There are some amazing artists coming this Saturday, including Jackie McClure who paints and screen prints on fabric. I mentioned her in my last column. Preview all the art on the website: 1stSatArtMarket.com.

Can you handle two outdoor Heights markets on the same day? I’m a tad jealous because I can never seem to sneak away to other shows. Give me a full report!

Finally, I want to close with good news from my favorite octogenarian artist, Carolyn Bertrand. Bertrand epitomizes my philosophy about being an independent artist. Never give up! Bertrand is a Houstonian and was a student at the original school of art at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

In a phone conversation the other day, Miss Carolyn informed me that her contemporary art has been selected by a local gallery for representation. Yes! I’ll fill you in when I get more details, naturally, she’ll be creating all new art.

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If you haven’t seen the 90’s comedy (rated R), I’d suggest the movie for the next Friday night flick and then venturing to test out this adult treat. Bonus points for reports back.

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