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Challenges they face Though it is a challenge, Diabetes need not be an obstacle Kari Thomas vividly remembers the day her 3-year old daughter Lucia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “She was drinking a lot of water, and had lost weight,” said Thomas. “She was irritable too. One day at school she refused to eat at all and just wanted to drink. I took her to the pediatrician’s office and told them I wanted to test her blood sugar. They did and it was almost 400. A normal range is between 60 and 130.” They went straight to Texas Children’s where they spent the next four days, trying to get Lucia’s blood sugar under control. “I went immediately into triage mode,” said Thomas. “Grieving came later.” Lucia is one of the 24 out of 100,000 children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes. The disease is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, according to the American Diabetes Association. Only 5% of people of the 2.9 million in the US with diabetes have Type 1. During November’s National Diabetes Awareness month, the health care community seeks to raise awareness about Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant). The least understood of

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Transwestern’s Houston headquarters announces it has been retained by local developer 927 Stude LLC to provide leasing services for Heights Central, a proposed 15,000square-foot medical office building. Planned for the northwest corner of Studewood and Omar streets in the Heights, Heights Central will be the first medical office building constructed in this area in eight years. The building is expected to be completed in fourth-quarter 2016 and is currently available for prelease. Ashley Cassel, vice president with Transwestern’s Healthcare Advisory Services Group, is handling leasing services. Chris Dray, part owner of the Heights Central development, is a long-time resident of the Heights and has recognized the substantial need for medical real estate in response to the changing demographics of the neighborhood. “There is a major influx of insured, college-educated, young families in

the Heights,” said Dray. “These residents are traveling to Upper Kirby, West University, the Texas Medical Center or elsewhere to receive medical care.” “All of the major healthcare players are recognizing the need for quality healthcare providers in the area,” said Cassel. “Methodist and Memorial Hermann have both recently laid a stake nearby, which is no surprise when you take a look at the demographics of the area. We are extremely excited for this opportunity because Heights Central is one of those projects that will make a difference and fulfill a major need for Heights residents.” The three-story, Class A medical office building boasts a 4.8 per 1,000 square feet parking ratio, providing ample parking for physicians and their clientele. Heights Central provides easy access to Interstates 10 and 45 and Loop 610, as well as many nearby dining options such as Ruggles, Liberty Kitchen, Antidote and Glass Wall, which is partially owned by Dray.

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For Maria Cadena, 46, it was a question of when rather than if, she was going to become diabetic. Family history convinced her that it was only a matter of time before she joined an estimated 116 million adults and children in the United States who have diabetes or prediabetes. So Cadena threw caution to the wind and decided to live the way she wanted, especially when it came to fast food. Enjoy the drive-thru now, worry later, she thought. “I really regret that now,” Cadena lamented. “I really wish that in my thirties I would have thought about my diet more.” Cadena’s self-fulfilling prophecy came to fruition in January. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and her A1c level, which measures glucose concentration in the blood, was at 11.6 percent – more than double what is considered the healthy level, exacerbating complications from the disease. Already mourning the recent loss of her father, who was also diabetic, grim thoughts crept in for Cadena following her diagnosis. “I can’t die at 45,” Cadena said to herself at the time. “I have to take care of my mother and brother.” Cadena decided to take control of her life with the help of Melissa Montoya Celi, M.D., a Memorial Hermann Medical Group family medicine physician affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, and the hospital’s diabetes educator, Christine Goodson, RD, LD, CDE. Cadena attended the hospital’s Diabetes Self-Management Educa-

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Last weekend’s good weather turned out to be a perfect start for walkers like Jennifer Rowen, who turned out for the annual Walk MS: Houston event Nov. 8 to support friends and families battling multiple sclerosis. Rowen, an employee of Johnson & Johnson who lives just south of the Heights, joined more than 1,500 other Houstonians last weekend as part of the event which supported the National MS Society. Walk MS: Houston aimed at raising $200,000 to support research, programs and services for those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system, affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide according to the National MS Society. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men diagnosed, and contend with symptoms

ranging from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis, according to the organization’s website. Rowen’s uncle has been fighting multiple sclerosis for about 10 years and was first diagnosed when she was much younger. “I guess when I was young I didn’t really understand what all came along with having multiple sclerosis,” Rowen said. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned more about the disease and about him and how it’s something that has never really stopped him.” She said that supporting her uncle over the years also helped them realize something else about their family. “We would always be there to support him but, in turn, we realized how much support he gave us and how much stronger he made us,” Rowen said. “I’m lucky to have him in my life and it has helped make me a better person.” For Walk MS: Houston, Rowen helped lead a group of about 10 people from her

company in a move that she said was determined almost unanimously. “The majority of people had a family member or a friend dealing with multiple sclerosis,” Rowen said. “It was kind of a no brainer.” Rowen’s team, Top Shelf Texas, first set a goal of raising about $2,400 but would go on to raise over $3,000. The walk took place at the University of Houston Recreation & Wellness Center with both one mile and 5K routes for participants. While the event didn’t achieve its goal of raising nearly $200,000 – according to the website, it has since raised $134,000 – Rowen said the event was great for her and her team. “From the time we got there, to the time the walk started and all the way to the end it was amazing,” Rowen said. “Everyone was there for the same cause and were excited to be there and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis.”

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Funky Chicken 181 Heights Blvd Routine Inspection (Oct. 21) Violations: 7 20-21.3(c)(2): Potentially hazardous food in hot storage not being held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.10(a): Multiuse equipment/utensils not designed/constructed with safe materials, repaired with safe materials, not easily cleanable, not durable or not maintained in good repair. Violation 20-21.17(a): Plumbing not sized/installed/maintained properly. Violation 20-21.12(g): No test kit or other device provided/used to measure parts per million or milligrams per liter of chemical sanitization solution. Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.20(b)(3): Outside storage areas/enclosures not kept clean. Violation 20-21.18(c): Toilet room with no tight fitting/ self-closing/solid doors. Reinspection (Oct 29) Violations: 4 Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.18(c): Toilet room with no tight fitting/ self-closing/solid doors. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.20(a)(3): Garbage/receptacles/waste handling units for refuse/recyclables stored outside not kept covered when not in actual use.

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 1431 W. 26th St. Closed Temporarily (Oct. 27) Violations: 3 Violation 20-36(a): Operating a food service establishment unit without a food dealer’s permit. Violation 20-56(b): Certified food service manager while on duty not possessing on his person the certification card. 20-19(b): Operating a food service/processing establishment not conforming to requirements of Article II. Consultative Visit (Oct. 28) Status: Open No Violations

M.R. Food Mart 2103 W. 43rd St. Citation Issued (Oct. 14) Violations: 11 Violation 20-21.19(c): No hand-cleaning soap: liquid/ powder/bar available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent sinks. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.19(c): No sanitary towels/hand-drying device available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent sinks. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.15(f): Ice making machine/plant not located, installed, operated or maintained to prevent contamination of the ice. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.23(b): Ceilings not non-absorbent in: walk-in refrigeration units/ food preparation area/storage areas/utensil and equipment washing areas/toilet rooms/vestibule. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.5(f)(2): Dispensing utensils used only for non-potentially hazardous foods (such as ice) not stored in a clean, protected location. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust/dirt/food particles/other debris Violation 20-21.18(d): Toilet fixtures not kept clean/in good repair. Violation 20-21.11(a)(13): Equipment/food-contact surfaces/utensils not clean to sight and touch. Violation 20-21.14(c)(1): Single-ser vice/single-use articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor on dolly/pallet/rack/skid/ stored in closed cartons to protect from contamination. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.27(c)(2): Poisonous/Toxic materials not stored below (food/ equipment/utensils/etc.) as to not permit contamination.

Hubcap Grill - 19th St. 1133 W. 19th St. Routine Inspection (Oct. 20) Violations: 6 Violation 20-21.17(a): Plumbing not sized/installed/maintained properly. Violation 20-21.19(a): Hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. 20-21.23(d): Mop/Utility sinks not protected with impervious material/light-colored/non-absorbent/easily cleanable. Violation 20-21.21(a): Presence of insects/rodents/ other pests not controlled to minimize presence within the physical facility or property under control of permit holder. Violation 20-21.11(c)(3): Moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment counters/dining table tops/shelves: not clean/being used improperly/not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees.

New Zealanders visit Garden Oaks area to promote new flights By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com In October, the Garden Oaks area got a little more Kiwi, after dozens of New Zealanders gathered at the Bell Tower on West 34th Street alongside nearly 100 Houston-area travel agents to promote and educate locals on new non-stop flights to their country. In April, Air New Zealand announced it was expanding its North American presence by offering nonstop service from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to Auckland, New Zealand up to five times per week. Flights are expected to commence mid-December and for local travel representatives like Melodye Martinelli, owner of Let’s Travel Together, the new flights offer a chance to kick up local interest. “One of the good things about the nonstop flight is the flight leaves Houston at 8:30 in the evening and you actually arrive there two days

later,” Martinelli said. “It’s a 14 and a half hour flight, so hopefully you can sleep well, get a good night’s rest and then wake up and have breakfast and prepare for landing in New Zealand.” Those traveling to New Zealand can also expect an easier time with their money. “Our dollar is so strong right now that the cost and value is better than it has been in the last 10 years,” Martinelli said. Another bonus for frequent flyers is that ANZ has a partnership with United Airlines, and with a long flight and plenty of miles, a vacation or business trip offers people a chance to rack up plenty of points, Martinelli said. “I believe they’ll continue to work to pique interest,” Martinelli said about the visit. “There’s so much that can go wrong with connecting flights, between lost luggage, weather and timing. Having a nonstop flight debuting like this is wonderful. I’ve personally been going there for 12 years, as well.”

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The calendar. BREAKFAST CONNECTION Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce As a busy professional are you using social media effectively? Identify which platform is best suitable for your needs and audience. Come network with fellow Chamber members. The breakfast will be at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop W., from 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Nov. 12. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Register online. Information: 713-8616735, www.heightschamber.com. BEEKEEPING IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT Quality Feed and Garden Join owner and beekeeping enthusiast Ken Cousino, and Garden Writer and Natural Beekeeping Practitioner Angela Chandler for a day of learning about cultivating bees in your urban backyard. The class will be from 10-11 a.m., with social 9:3010 a.m. Nov. 14. Refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes and discounts. Call for reservations. Quality Feed and Garden is located at 4428 N. Main St. Information: 713-862-2323, qualityfeedco.com. FIRST SATURDAY ARTS MARKET Due to inclement weather, the First Saturday Arts Market will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14. First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. Located in the Historic Houston Heights by Genâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques at 540 W. 19th

St. at Lawrence St., the market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. Information: 713-802-1213, www.firstsaturdayartsmarket.com. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCRIPTURE SHARING Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA A Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scripture Sharing honoring Sam Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoe box campaign will be held 7 a.m., Nov. 19. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and will be held at the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. Information: 713-8693378, www.ymcahouston.org. NOVEMBER EVENTS American Legion Post 560 The Sons of the American Legion are holding a chili cook-off at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Teams set up at 8 a.m. Steak Night will be 6 p.m. until sold out Nov. 20. Thanksgiving dinner will be free to veterans and their families and will be served at noon Nov. 26. The American Legion Post 560 is located at 3720 Alba Rd. Information: 832-725-1003, richard@ richardvoorhies.com. MOVIE IN THE PARK Oak Forest Animal Advocates Movie in the Park, at Oak Forest Park, will be Nov 14. Good Dog Hot Dog will be selling food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bolt,â&#x20AC;? a movie about a special dog whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trained to believe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a crime-fighting dog with superpowers, rather than a canine actor will be featured. The movie will be shown at 6 p.m. OFAA will be selling miscel-

laneous items. RSVP on the Facebook page. Information: www. oakforestanimals.org. L.I.F.E. PROGRAMS Lone Star College-CyFair The Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the library (Room 131 unless otherwise noted) at 9191 Barker Cypress. Classes are as follows: Nov. 18 - Crime Scene Investigation Extravaganza is a multigenerational interactive learning experience in criminal justice. Meet in the Technology Building, room 102; Dec. 2 - Cake Decorating with Angelic Confections; and Dec. 9 - Holiday Melodies. Festive holiday singing. Meet in ARTS Recital Hall 102. Information: 281-290-3214, lonestar.edu. ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER Heights Neighborhood Library Teen Craft: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give Thanksâ&#x20AC;? beaded charm bracelets is 4 p.m. Nov. 16; NaNoWriMo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To highlight National Novel Writing Month, write a novel in 30 days. Join likeminded writers at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Write Insâ&#x20AC;? in the WiFi equipped space at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25; and at 6 p.m. Mondays Nov. 16, 23 and 30; Heights Great Books Group meets at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Heights Neighborhood Library is located at 1302 Heights Blvd. The Library will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Information: 832-393-1810, www.houstonlibrary.org.

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A WONDERFUL LIFE Houston Family Arts Center This enduring story of love, life, friendship and hope opens on the Garza Main Stage, at the Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd., Nov. 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dec. 20. Directed by Rachel Landon, this stage adaptation of the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling is a faithful, fast-moving stage adaptation of the classic film. Visit the website for showtimes and ticket information. Information: www. houstonfac.com, 281-587-6100. KICKSTARTER PROJECT Houston Writers Guild The Houston Writers Guild is a community of writers striving to improve their craft and career through education, workshops, conferences and webinars. The fundraising goal of $2,000 by Dec. 3, will provide the opportunity to produce a series of genre and themed base anthologies to be published biannually. Check out the Kickstarter Project, HWG Press Wave Series at https:// www.kickstarter.com/projects/1619951127/hwg-presswaves-series. 2016 AUDITIONS Houston Family Arts Center Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd., will be holding open auditions for the final three shows in their 2015-2016 season including The Foreigner, Damn Yankees, and Amadeus. Auditions are Dec. 5, with callbacks, if necessary, on Dec. 6, by invitation only. Auditions are open to the

From the Pews. The Vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A 2nd Cup now open The Vineyard Church of Houston is pleased to announce the official launch of A 2nd Cup, a coffee shop dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of human trafficking in Houston. The profits will go to educate the community about this issue, fund after care solutions for victims, and partner with other agencies in taking action. A 2nd Cup is located at 1111 11th St., in The Storehouse, a 5,000 sq. ft. building owned by the Vineyard Church of Houston. A 2nd Cup is open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. For information, visit a2ndcup.com. All Saints TALC to hold Thanksgiving meal TALC will celebrate its fall semester closing at 10 a.m. Nov. 13. Featured are student performances, refreshments and door prizes. A lunch will be served with TALC providing the turkey and dressing and the TALC members bringing their favorite dishes for a Happy Thanksgiving meal. Third Age Learning Center at All Saints Catholic Church is located at 215 E. 10th St. Call 713-248-1277 for information.

Health and Wellness Fair at Hope Episcopal Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St., will hold their Health and Wellness Fair, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 14, in the parish hall. The free event will feature snack, face painting, flu shots, glucose exam, blood pressure screening, diabetes screening and nutrition and wellness. Call 713-681-6422 or visit www.hope-episcopal.org for information. Child passenger safety seat check at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will conduct a free child passenger safety seat check (by apointment only) in the west sanctuary parking lot at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 18. RSVP to Deputy Tracie Mathews-Segura at 713755-7677. All who are grieving the loss of a loved one are welcome to attend GriefShareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surviving the Holidays.â&#x20AC;? The free 1Â˝hour seminar will be held Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, from 6:308 p.m. in Room 201. Please RSVP to the office. St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church is located at

2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page. Christmas in the Woods presented by Kingdom Blue Productions Kingdom Blue Productions presents Christmas in the Woods, written, produced and directed by Mary Gray-Gossett. Voice talent host is Sean Cahee and stage comedian Leon Brooks III. The presentation is at 3 p.m. Dec. 5, at Acres Home Multi Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery 77091, 832-393-4145; Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at the 5th Ward Multi Service Center, 4014 Market St. 77020, 832-393-3800. Tickets are $15, children ages 1-12, $5. Tickets are also available at the door. Call 857957-1885, 832-814-0230 or email kingdombluedm@yahoo.com for information. MANNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thanksgiving Turkey Tailgate MANNA is teaming up with the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA and will be providing fried turkeys and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving Dinner to 150 families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fryâ&#x20AC;? teams are needed to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tailgateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the MANNA

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parking lot on Nov. 25, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; turkeys. Turkeys and peanut oil will be provided. Teams just need to provide their own equipment. Families looking for an opportunity to get the children involved can have them put all the trimmings in the grocery bags on Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Food Pantry. Cash donations are also accepted to help with the purchase of 150 pies and 150 packages of rolls. For information, contact Patricia Dornak at pdornak@ gmail.com. Faith-based community garden needs volunteers Beautyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Garden, 3201 Airline, is a faith based community garden in need of volunteers. Work days are Mondays and Saturdays and in return volunteers get paid with vegetables from the garden. Also featured are free gardening classes the first Saturday of every month. Volunteers are needed to teach the gardening class. Call 832-910-8261 or visit beautysgarden1@gmail.com for information.

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AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Dec. 7, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Dr. A X-mas party will be held, along with holiday wishes from President Richard Rabe. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m. Information: 713-681-1133.

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St. Pius X High Best Buddies Chapter Earns Two Awards Houston - St. Pius X High School Best Buddies received an Outstanding Chapter Award, and founder and last year’s president Jenny Sheeren ‘15 was named the 2015 Community Champion of the Year, club sponsor Trudie Dattilo announced today. One of the largest student clubs at St. Pius X in its first year, Best Buddies also earned the Rookie of the Year Award for its impressive initiative and involvement earlier this year. Best Buddies Texas recognized the SPX Best Buddies Chapter for each award. The Outstanding Chapter Award acknowledged SPX’s incredible contributions to further the Best Buddies movement at the School and in the community for the 2014-15 academic year. The student club was thanked for its service and commitment to sharing opportunities for friendship, leadership and inclusion, and for making the world a brighter place for so many. Junior Sarah McMillian accepted the Outstanding Chapter Award from Best Buddies International Founder and Chairman Anthony K. Shriver over the summer at the 2015 Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University Bloomington. There are only two Outstanding Chapter awards presented yearly in each state. As the 2015 Community Champion of the Year, Sheeren

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was honored as an advocate who, through her volunteerism and philanthropy in the community, provided a notable effort towards the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Sheeren was the Class of 2015 salutatorian, and her passion for working with individuals with IDD carried over

to her college career at Vanderbilt University where she majors in special education. The 2014-15 officers for SPX Best Buddies included Ashley Solorio as vice president, Haley Shoebotham as assistant volunteer coordinator, and Mrs. Dattilo as the club sponsor. Best Buddies® is a nonprof-

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Dawn Monroe

awn Denise Monroe, 34, of Houston, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Dawn was born May 8, 1981 to Douglas and Kerry Monroe. Dawn graduated from Houston’s, TH Rogers High School in May 2003. After graduation she began attending Garden Oaks Adult Activity Center until September 2015. After a hospital stay she went to a group home to receive therapy to get her strength back but Jesus took her to heaven before she could return home to her mom. Dawn was loved by everyone that knew her. She never passed up a hug and she gave out lots of them. She loved watching her Barbie and Disney movies. Dawn’s favorite movie was Barbie in the Nutcracker. She enjoyed her story books, coloring, writing notes and making her wish lists. Dawn would always say- “ I love you bigger than the whole wide world” and she would always sing “ I love you a bushel and a peck” with her mom. Dawn is survived by her mom, Kerry (Mays) Monroe, grandmother, Mary Duncan, Uncle James and Aunt Michelle Mays all of Houston. She also has aunts and uncles in New York. Dawn is preceded in death by her dad, Douglas Monroe. Come and go visitation was held on Monday, November 9, 2015, from 6 to 8 PM at Integrity Funeral Care, 3915 Dacoma, Suite E, Houston, Texas 77092, 713-344-0764. Funeral and burial was held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at VA Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038, 281-447-8686. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Special Olympics (Link Below) or a charity of your choice in Dawn’s honor. For your convenience, you are welcome to use the “Place a Donation” link on the left side of this page.To Donate to Special Olympics: https://donate.specialolympics. org/secure/make-gift-change-life?

it organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Contributed Photo Photo (from L-R): Senior Vic President of Best Buddies International David Quilleon, SPX junior Sarah McMillian, Best Buddies Ambassador Daniel Noltemeyer and Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International Anthony K. Shriver

ATTENTION

REAGAN: SAVE THE NAME ORGANIZATIONAL RALLY When: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Time: 3 - 7 PM Where: SPJST LODGE, 1435 Beall St., Houston , Texas, 77008 Purpose: Protest of proposed bureaucratic action The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board is currently in the process of establishing a committee structure for the purpose naming/renaming HISD facilities. According to some reports, removing the name of John H. Reagan from the traditionally assigned high school seems to be high on the Board’s agenda. No alternative name has thus far been published. An ad hoc committee has assembled to oppose this school renaming proposal. This committee has registered with the Harris County Clerk’s Office as “REAGAN: SAVE THE NAME”. To demonstrate the depth and strength of our opposition to this HISD Board proposal, a rally has been scheduled at the SPJST Lodge in the Heights on December 8th from 3 to 7 p.m.. Knowledgeable speakers will be there to inform us. Barbeque will be served for as long as it lasts and beverages are available for purchase. You are invited to wear your colors and letter sweaters (if they still fit). Media have been notified and presence is assumed. To assist our attendance estimates, please RSVP your plans to attend to one of the following addresses: Jessie Hamlin: jessie_hamlin@netzero.net Sonia Price: SPrice9010@aol.com Remember, FREEDOM ISN’T FREE. Please mail your freewill donations in support of this effort to the following address. REAGAN: SAVE THE NAME P.O. Box 800149 Houston, Texas 77280

Howard Moon, President Allen Marcontell, Treasurer

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Two years ago I met Heights artist David McClain, a member of a non-profit called Box 13 ArtSpace. McClain and other resident artists are hosting a cold, cool show this Saturday night, and they want you to chill with them. In an email, current president of Box 13, Emily Link, told me more about this unique space and the event this Saturday evening. “BOX 13 is different in that we are one of the only 100% artist-run, non-profit spaces in town,” Link said. “All of our artist members who rent studio space are also required to help run the organization, including programming exhibitions in our two interior gallery spaces and one window gallery, and participating in all aspects of fund-raising events. We provide studio space at a lower rate than much of the other spaces in town and encourage our members to exhibit their work here. BOX 13 is a community of artists that serves individuals working in all mediums, and our galleries provide exhibition opportunities to artists both nationally and internationally who are working in more experimental and innovative ways.” On Saturday night, there will be a live performance from artist Daniel McFarlane’s band,

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Daniel and the Thunderheads and they’ll be playing on a set members are creating. “Artist made snow globes are pretty interesting [and] we’ve got everything from traditional globes to ones made with Legos and ceramics,” Link said. “The thing I’m most stoked about is decorating/turning the Box into an [actual] ICE BOX! Should be a fun, interactive experience for all who attend, while raising money for a worthwhile organization. Oh, and jello shots.” I sat down with Box 13 President, Emily Link, for a quick chat. How long have you lived in the Heights? I was a renter in the Heights, off and on, from 1991 to 2003 (at one point, our landlords were Gus and Sharon Kopriva, and they were pretty great landlords). Jane Schmitt and I bought our current house on Arlington St. in 2003. What brought you here? People used to say that the Heights was where people from Montrose moved when they grew up. It seemed like a natural extension of the artsy part of Houston that I related to best. There are at least four houses on our block with people who make or teach art in them, and this isn’t even counting the musicians.

Art by David McClain Art entitled Xmas lights at doyts.

From 1990 to 2008, I was a full-time practicing attorney and then went to graduate school in studio art, with an emphasis on photography, at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. Even while practicing law, I was always interested in making, and collecting, various kinds of art. What is your connection to Box 13? I’ve been a resident member of BOX 13 ArtSpace since 2010, when I returned to Houston from Chicago. I maintain a studio there and have served on the board, curated exhibitions, and had shows of my own work at BOX 13. Where else can folks find your art? I have shown photography, painting and sculpture in a number of galleries around Texas and Chicago and had my work published in magazines in Texas, New York, Germany and elsewhere. I am not represented by a gallery, but am always happy to show people work in my studio! I also have been doing some writing (a poem is published in the current issue of Borderlands Texas Poetry Review and I recently appeared as Sheriff Tate in Upstage Theatre’s production of To Kill A Mockingbird at Lambert Hall. Anything else you’d like to add about being an artist living in the Heights ... I love the herons that nest in the trees on our block, I love the proximity to so much art and culture. I love the public art on display along Heights Boulevard. I like seeing quirky sculptures in people’s front yards. I like walking half a block to vote in elections. I love that there are finally good restaurants in the

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neighborhood and I miss the heck out of the Fiesta that was on Studemont. Saturday evening from 7 - 10 p.m., the artists of BOX 13 ArtSpace present ICE BOX, a frozen fall celebration. BOX 13 ArtSpace, 6700 Harrisburg Blvd., 77011. Tickets are $10 and up, it is a fundraiser. Visit box13artspace. com for details and ticket perks. Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@ gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet.

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Cup by cup, a new coffee shop off of 11th Street is making it their mission to serve a well-made cup of coffee that will bring awareness to human trafficking. Just last month, A 2nd Cup opened their doors next to Andy’s Cafe on 11th St. The coffee shop has three menus – drinks (coffee), breakfast and lunch. The breakfast menu has a smoothie option for something on the healthy side, a breakfast sandwich and you can also find quiche and breakfast breads on the menu. Doors open at 7 a.m., with breakfast served until 11a.m. The lunch menu has four options – Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich, Southwestern Veggie Wrap, Fancy Grilled Cheese, the Kale Apple Salad and all served with choice of kettle chips or fresh fruit. Doors close at 7 p.m., lunch served up until closing. Visit them at 1111 E 11th St. 77009.

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bagels and deli sandwiches, as well as soups and salads. Toasted is open 6 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Toasted is located at 3434 Ella Blvd. Located next to Toasted Marco’s Pizza. The pizza eatery is in their final stages of inspections and is hoping for a soft opening next week. Have a tip for Nibbles? Email christina@theleadernews.com

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November bottle share and wine tasting class Tis’ the season of giving… and drinking. This week at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, Farmboy Brew Shop will host their monthly bottle share, where you can bring and share bottles of beer that you have recently tried or maybe something odd and unique to share with the crowd. Farmboy Brew Shop is asking all attendees to bring dry goods and cans for their canned food drive, as a small entrée fee. Also this month, the brew shop will be hosting their How To Taste Wine class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18. The class is $20 to attend and includes tasting cheese and crackers. RSVP and pay by Monday, Nov. 16, either in store or over the phone. Farmboy Brew Shop is located at 3814 N Shepherd Dr. 77018. Lineup at Heights Vinyl Catch some live music from 8 p.m. - midnight on Friday, Nov. 13 at Heights Vinyl. The lineup sways to the Houston hip-hop lovers, with new album releases and live performances. Karbach Brewing Co. will be sponsoring the show with free beer. Heights Vinyl is located at 3122 White Oak Dr. Ste. D 77007. Oak Forest Wine Festival Enjoy wine from 6 - 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the 3rd Annual Oak Forest Wine Festival benefiting the Security Program. Invite your friends to enjoy great wine and food. There will be raffle prizes and silent auctions you don’t want to miss. It will be fun! Ticket price is $75 per person. Take advantage of the limited presale tickets at only $65 per person thru November 1. Ticket price includes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets available at $5 each. To purchase ticket, go to ofha.org/uncorked.html This year’s wine festival is located at 1739 Latexo Dr. Beerfest at Catty Corner Home brews, food and live music from 2-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 at Catty Corner Ice House for the 20th annual CCSD NovemBEERfest. The gentlemen of Connoisseur’s Club of Smoking and Drinking (CCSD) will serenade you with a whole day full of excellent homebrew, liquor, food and great live music for a $20 donation. The fun will be located at 895 Wakefield Dr. 77018. LIVE Music this week Thursday Catch the Clicky Boots in the beer garden at Town In City Brewing at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. Friday Over in the Summer Street studios, Cirque Noir will be presenting the concert series “Watergate Berlin” with Tiefschwarz and Kate Simko at 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Pre-sale tickets are $25 + tax. Visit www.cirque-noir. com/ for tickets. Screwed Up Sunday A tribute to DJ Screw as Screwed Up Sunday, an interactive art show will take place 12 - 6 p.m. on Sunday at 8th Wonder Brewery. $20 gets you a specialty DJ Screw pint glass, three drink tokens and five screws that you’ll screw into the art piece. The brewery is located at 2202 Dallas St. 77003.

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Dr. Torres specializes in primary medical care for both adults and children. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She has been providing medical care to patients in the Houston area for over 15 years. Her office is conveniently located in Oak Forest and offers weekend hours. 3527 Ella Blvd. • Houston, TX 77018 713-863-9200

Dr. Ahmad graduated from Northwestern University Medical School and completed her radiation oncology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She is the full time hospital-based radiation oncologist at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. She is part of the hospital’s multidisciplinary cancer treatment team. 1631 N. Loop West, Suite 150 • Houston, TX 77008 713-517-0179 www.radiationdocs.org

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females, a vaginal yeast infection. Although Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, it appears at two noticeable peaks. One between 4 and 7 years old, and the second between 10 and 14 years old. With Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, as opposed to Type 2 where the diabetic makes insulin, but their cells don’t use it as well as they should. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose in the sugars and starches you eat from the bloodstream into the cells of the body for energy. Type 1 diabetics need lifelong insulin therapy to remain healthy. In Lucia’s case, her parents gave her insulin shots for about a year and half. They also counted her carbs and monitored her blood sugar. Carbs raise blood sugar while insulin and exercise lowers it. Thomas’ goal is to keep the scale in balance, although for Lucia, that blood sugar range is more generous – between 80 and 200. “It sounds easier than it is [to manage it],” said Thomas. “Stress effects it, growth hormones effect it.” Signs of high blood sugar are irritability and thirst. Indications of low blood sugar are dizziness and a feeling of butterflies in the stomach. When she was 4 years old, Lucia started wearing a pump to deliver insulin which Thomas said gives her daughter a lot more flexibility but was a learning curve for her parents managing the settings.

Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church. 1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 • Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com

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Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Cantu has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. She sees patients daily for ocular problems including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. Her passion in cataract and pterygium surgery. Dr. Cantu has been recently named one of the Leader’s best ophthalmologist! 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net

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Dr. Khan focuses on the prevention of heart disease through early diagnosis and provides the latest interventional techniques to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. She is one of the few female interventional cardiologists in Houston available to perform emergency angioplasties and stents for patients who are experiencing a heart attack. 1631 North Loop West, Ste. 220 • Houston TX 77008 713-365-0786 www.nwcardiology.net

Dr. Smith completed her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York. In addition, Dr. Smith’s passion is to empower women of all ages to develop healthy habits and lifestyle through education and prevention. 2010 N. Loop West, Ste 260 • Houston, TX 77018 713-697-8555 www.obgyncaretx.com

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Dr. Leila Vizirov, a primary care physician welcomes all ages, including children 9 months and up. Her understanding demeanor helps her patients feel comfortable. She provides a full range of medical services including weight-loss and anti-aging treatments, minor surgical procedures, Botox, chemical peels, and micro-derm abrasions. 427 W. 20th St. Suite 712 • Houston TX 77008 713-869-4404 www.vizirov.com

Dr. Amy Haase, a podiatrist with a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. And is also a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree. Being a mom has better helped her deal with child foot and ankle problems. She seeks to help patients using pain-free methods. 1740 W. 27th Suite 110 • Houston, TX 77008 713-862-3338 www.diagnosticfootspecialists.com

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At Oak Forest Elementary, Lucia sees her school nurse at least twice a day and both her teachers and classmates have gotten information on her condition and how to best help her. Thomas said that she’s noticed the misconceptions of others about Type 1 diabetes over the years. “They think that people did something to get Type 1, which is not true,” said Thomas, noting that there is a genetic component to the disease, plus an environmental one. “It just happens.” She’s had friends with diabetic children tell her about unsolicited advice they’ve gotten about getting their kids enough exercise, and not feeding them sugar. “It’s a lifelong condition, and there is no cure,” said Thomas. While Thomas said her heart breaks for her daughter in some ways, her goal is that Lucia will always be able to do the things that other children do. “It will not be a handicap,” she said. “We’ll always find a workaround.” Thomas wants her daughter to know, especially as she gets older, that her condition is nothing to be ashamed of. “She has never known anything different,” said Thomas. A local teen who does remember life before Type 1 diabetes is Shepherd Park Plaza’s Tony Cangelosi who was 8 years old in 2005 when he was diagnosed. “When we found out, we were expecting to hear ‘bladder infection’,” said mother Vicki. “We were

shocked to hear Type 1, since no one in our family had that.” “When the doctor told me I didn’t know much about it,” said Cangelosi, who watched videos about the disease and also talked to educators at Texas Children’s. For a few years after his diagnosis, Vicki would give him his insulin injections five times a day. Once the pump was available, Cangelosi had more freedom. “It was a hassle to go back and forth,” said Cangelosi. If he’s not able to exercise, Cangelosi can increase the insulin through his pump. He can also estimate the carbs in a given meal and adjust the insulin as appropriate. The Lutheran High North student previously attended St. Ambrose and says that most people who know him know about his condition. “They’ve always asked me if I can eat anything,” he said. “Sometimes when I’m eating lunch and pull my pump out, people will ask,” he said. “One time a teacher thought it was a cell phone, and wanted me to hand it over. I had to explain.” Cangelosi said he’s gotten used to the condition and doesn’t think too much about it anymore. It hasn’t stopped him from his school activities or his pursuit of a college degree. Proud mom Vicki says he has a 3.91 GPA and has been accepted to Texas State University and the University of Houston. “I honestly don’t think it has limited me,” he said.

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The Obituaries. Raymond “Butch” Hernandez, 87, born May 26, 1928

in Dallas, died Nov. 4. Hernandez retired from the Postal Service after 37 years of service. He also retired from Spring Branch I.S.D. after 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carlotta Hernandez, children Ray Hernandez, David Hernandez, Arthur Hernandez, Homer Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, and Belinda Ynfante, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Peter J. Kresta, 89, born Aug. 23, 1926 in Hallettsville, Texas, died Nov. 1. Kresta entered the United States Navy in 1945. He worked as an accountant in downtown Houston. He also owned a full-service Texaco station near downtown Houston. The Krestas worked side-by-side for 45 years at Alshade Interiors until their retirement in 2001. He was a founding parishioner of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was active in the Men’s Club, the Golden Youth Organization, and the Lodge 88 SPJST Men’s Club. Kresta is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Schoener Kresta, his children Karen Moore, Brenda Holley, Donna Jackson, and Peter Kresta, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Henry V. Krolczyk, 77, born April 6, 1938, died Nov. 4. Christine Eva Stacks, 91, born Nov. 16, 1923 in Brehnam, died Nov. 5. She is survived by her daughter

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Anice Mozelle McCaskill Wilkes, 89, born May 12, 1926, died

Nov. 8. A native Houstonian, she lived her entire life in the greater Heights area. Wilkes was a member of Heights Presbyterian Church. She graduated from John H. Reagan High School and was a proud member of the Reagan Red Coats. She is survived by a loving extended family and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Heights Presbyterian Church, or to the charities of one’s choice.

Leona Dehart Zaboroski, 94, born March 28, 1921 in Bessmay, Texas, died Nov. 6. She worked for friends of the family at Lobb Hardware on Washington for 25 years. She proudly served on the Board of Directors of Concerned Citizens for Washington Cemetery Care and as a Trustee for the Washington Cemetery Historic Trust. Zaboroski is survived by son Robert Louis Zaboroski, sisters Mae Joubert and Doris Hemsworth, brothers Dalton and Delton Dehart, and one grandson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Cemetery Historic Trust, P.O. Box 63592, Pipe Creek, TX 78063-3592.