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Photos by Jonathan Garris Shady Acres Civic Club President Nancy Wilcox looks out over the creek running through Little Thicket Park. The area has a substantial amount of litter washing up into the water from the nearby highway, and aside from support from residents, the park has seen little in the way of substantial help from Houston officials, Wilcox says.

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By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com As Nancy Wilcox makes her way around Little Thicket Park at West 23rd Street, she can’t help but shake her head at the condition the local greenspace is in. “This is in a really unique location and so much wildlife calls this place home,� Wilcox said. It’s that uniqueness that has residents like Wilcox, who also serves as the president of the Shady Acres Civic Club, frustrated with Little Thicket Park’s current state. While city officials have helped make some minor improvements in the last few weeks, such as cutting away branches from the main sidewalks and clearing an entrance on West 22nd Street, Wilcox said there is still an enormous amount of work that needs to be done in preserving the 10.6 acre park and promoting its use among local residents. “As ugly as the entrance is on West 22nd Street, it’s still an improvement,� Wilcox said with a laugh. “The help from the city has been as minimal as you can get and we’re hoping to get that changed.� Officials have helped remove graffiti and garbage in the immediate area near West 23rd Street, however much of the park has languished and suffers from an abundance of littering, invasive plant species and little to no upkeep of a walking trail, Wilcox said. “There are plenty of people who want to be able to use this park, but it’s simply not in a useable state,� Wilcox said. In a rut According to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s website, the city first acquired Little Thicket Park in

A violation notice hangs from the fence at the West 22nd Street entrance to Little Thicket Park. Wilcox claims the notice came after the city cited itself for its failure to maintain the entrance to the park and the nearby drainage ditch, which she said had been all but buried by overgrowth.

1957 for $1 from Hugh January and Leslie L. Appelt. The park, which extends north from the edge of E. TC Jester Boulevard to the edge of West 26th Sreet, had previously connected to the White Oak Bayou. However, flood control issues caused the bayou to be rerouted into another channel and lined with concrete in 1957. Despite the attention Memorial Park has received with its own Master Plan, and the Bayou 2020 Program which seeks to revitalize trails along White Oak Bayou, Wilcox said it has been up to residents and other local organizations to help foot the bill and provide the manpower necessary to keep the park together. Rosemary Montana, a resident who lives next to the park, said she does her best to help keep the park clean and walks around the area near the basketball courts generally on Mondays collecting trash discarded over the weekend. “A lot of the kids are really good about picking up after themselves, but there are some people who aren’t exactly wholesome,� Montana said. The area has faced issues with See Thicket P. 2A

Residents, HPD pursue area coyote in wake of local animal mulitations In last month’s real estate section, The Leader profiled three area neighborhoods which are making a name for themselves in the real estate market – both because of their location and affordability. This month’s neighborhoods – Forest West, Mangum Manor and Germantown near Woodland Heights – are also areas sought out by buyers who feel priced out of the Heights, Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. Find the full story in Leader Listings on 1B.

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By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader Residents of Timbergrove Manor and Houston Police Department Officers engaged in a different kind of chase this past weekend after some citizens spotted a coyote – and the possible culprit of the recent cat mutilations in the area. “My husband and I were headed home after church and saw the coyote walking down Droxford Dr. as we turned off Seamist Dr., so we backed up our car and took photos of it,� stated Nikki Condon Williams, resident of Timbergrove Manor. “Then I posted the photos (on the Timbergrove Manor Facebook page) to notify our neighborhood to be aware,� Williams said. “We weren’t afraid, but still, the idea that it was 1 p.m. on a Sunday and we usually take walks with our one-year-old daughter around then, was scary.� In a matter of hours, many members of the Timbergrove Manor community were involved in the coyote sighting. By 5 p.m. Sunday, there 134 posts on Facebook regarding the coyote. “I saw the photo and realized they were taken on my street,� stated Timbergrove Manor resident, Kim Comer. “I have lived here for 50 years, and have never seen a coyote, so I got in my car and drove down to see it.� In short order, the coyote ran past Comer, who was now joined by other residents on the look-out. “We got back in my car and started following it, and I called 911,� Comer said.

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According to Comer, the coyote traveled up and down streets at quite a clip, stopping on pouches and in the front yards of many homes. Comer and others residents were in their cars and on a close tail. “One of my neighbors was walking his German Sheperd on a leash and looking for for the animal. The dog saw it and went nuts, so the coyote hid on a front porch. I called 911 again,� Comer stated. “Finally, a police officer arrived while the coyote was sitting on a porch on Willowby Dr. and Greengrass Dr. The officer said, ‘Oh my gosh, that is a coyote’ and he See Coyote P. 2A

Want to know when Lights in the Heights is this year? You’re not alone. The web link for the event on the Woodland Heights Civic Association web site is no longer active, and people who call the Heights Chamber of Commerce have been referred to The Leader. But we didn’t know either, and now that we do we’re not going to tell you. OK, that’s a joke. Sort of. For the past five years, Glen Sementelli has been one of the co-chairs for the annual event which has been going on for 25 years. It’s a chance for the folks in Woodland Heights to show off their holiday decorations to their friends and neighbors. The street party is free and festive. Five years ago it was getting a little too festive – about 60,000 to 70,000 people came out when the area could only accommodate half of that. “The city said it was getting too big,� Sementelli said. “They said it needed to be in the 30,000 range.� And so, with the exception of the Woodland Heights area, where they do advertise it to their 2,000 residents, they publicize it as little as possible. “We’re not trying to be elitist or keep anybody out,� Sementelli said, who gets at least 30 emails and numerous phone calls a day about the event. “We have no problem with people coming but we have to walk a thin line. It’s a public safety issue. We just want to be able to continue.� For Heights resident Jenna Taylor the event is one of her family’s traditions for the past 10 years. “We love seeing the elaborate light displays, hearing the bands and choirs and spending the evening walking with friends and family,� Taylor said. “Now that we live in the neighborhood, it’s wonderful to be able to load the kids in the wagon and walk on over. While the event has grown and the crowds are larger, the community feel of the event remains.� There are plenty of non-Heights residents who attend as well. Oak Forest’s Hazel Salihbasic said they went last year and are planning to go again. “Wish we had something like that here,� she stated. Isela Venecia has several friends who have Lights in the Heights parties, so they usually go. “I have noticed some people coming off of [private] buses and have no idea where they are coming from that they need to ride a bus to the event,� she said. Lots of buses coming in are exactly what the organizers want to avoid. “You don’t have to tell anybody to get 30,000 people,� said Sementelli. Last year, the event was held the second Saturday in December. The year before that it was also held the second Saturday in December. But don’t tell anyone we told you.

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Burglary of Habitation on Columbia On Monday Nov. 17, Deputies were monitoring HPD radio. At approximately 9:34 a.m., HPD was dispatched to the 1000 block of Columbia in reference to a Burglary of Habitation call that had just occurred. Constables arrived on scene and spoke to the reportee who

stated that the complainant’s house was just burglarized by a black male medium in size, 1825 years of age wearing a green jacket. The suspect pulled into the driveway in a white Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows bearing Texas Plate CDL8406. The suspect made forced entry through the rear patio door and

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Thicket, from P. 1A the homeless and, at times, drug use, and many parts of the park and its creek is lined with discarded shopping carts, plastic bags and other trash. The city has helped drive away some of the homeless camps, however the park still goes unused during holidays and it may be due to poor upkeep of the park, Montana said. “We all want this park to be family oriented,� Montana said. Issues facing the park were recently highlighted by Mayor Annise Parker at a Shady Acres Civic Club meeting last week, and Parker said the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund has allocated $200,000 towards improving the park. Anything more than that would require a sweeping Master Plan that could potentially cost millions

more. While Wilcox said the $200,000 came as a surprise to her, it still isn’t nearly enough. “It’s a drop in the bucket for what we would really like to see done,� Wilcox said. A clean beginning New playground equipment, better lighting and a hiking trail wrapping around the ridge of the park are just a few of the improvements Wilcox and others would like to see. Like other local parks in The Leader area, Little Thicket Park represents a microcosm of wildlife in an area seeing intense residential development. Some improvements made at the park, like a small wooden pavilion, put the park leaps and bounds above where it used to be but it still faces issues with

garbage washing down its waterways from the 610 North Loop. Wilcox also said officials are hesitant to place more parking along the park as there may not be enough demand from local residents to use it, creating a catch-22. Like the last civic club meeting, Wilcox emphasized that she wants to work with the city to develop some sort of plan for the park in a positive way, rather than approaching the city and the situation with hostility. She admitted that, due to the holidays, any plans to meet with officials or SACC members to discuss using the $200,000 currently available might have to wait until the new year. “We’d like to see improvements of all kinds made for this park to benefit everyone,� Wilcox said.

Coyote, from P. 1A called for back up. A total of five squad cars had arrived when we left,“ Comor said. “Yes, we did send an officer to the scene,� Chris Glaser, Manger of Animal Control for the city of Houston, stated. “But to tell you the truth, we are not required to respond to a coyote call unless the animal is presenting an immediate threat, as in someone’s home or yard.� After searching for the coyote, the responding officer spoke with HPD officers at the scene and then left, Glaser said. “These animals are natural

to the area,� Glaser said. “The best thing to do is to not provide them a food source and they will stay in their natural habitats. By law, cats should be kept inside. A cat is a free meal to a coyote. Keep trash tightly under wrap. Don’t feed them. Coyotes will eat anything, even birdseed. Glaser eplained that coyotes remain a part of the “natural system,� and without them the area would be inundated with other problems such as rats and other pests. Coyotes provide a service and without them, we would have to hire the Pied Piper,�

Glaser said. As of press time, HPD Media Relations can find no record of this event, which they admit, “is strange,� stated HPD Public Information Officer, Jodi Silva. To report a coyote presenting immediate danger, call city of Houston Animal Control at 311.

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I am very honored to have been able to create this concept for all Houston dog lovers, in a city that is still way behind in accepting our four legged friends into bars and restaurants.� Doors will officially close at the end of the month on Nov. 30., so be sure to take your canine friend for bark and beer. It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time! Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked in France on the third Thursday in November. Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made from grapes in the Beaujolais region of France. The wine is fermented just in time for the third Thursday of Nov. every year. The fermentation

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Art a la Carte: Heights artist featured at 22nd Annual Artcrawl Houston

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Artcrawl Houston is back and this year’s event is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The event centers around the original art warehouses and spaces from Vine St. to Nance & Hardy Streets at various locations on the north side of downtown Houston. A detailed map, participating spaces, artists and more are available online at artcrawlhouston.com. A favorite stopping point of mine is also a great example of Artcrawl Houston, The Atelier Jacquinet, a studio located at 913 Mckee St. Owner Francis Jacquinet, a chef and artist himself, has generously hosted more than two dozen fellow artists annually at more than 15 Artcrawls. Turning the space in the past into a maze of art with artists inside and in a side courtyard, Jacquinet decided to transform the space this year into more of a gallery setting. Five guest jurors selected the featured artists for this year’s event and among them is Heights resident Nicole Gavin. “This is the third year I have participated in Artcrawl and the second year showing at Atelier Jacquinet.� Gavin said. Gavin hails from Detroit, MI and is a late bloomer when it comes to her passion for painting. Raised by artists and patrons of the arts, Gavin has always been a visual arts supporter, but chose the literary arts to express herself. That all changed four years ago when Gavin picked up a brush and started painting, and she hasn’t stopped painting since. The first time I saw her work I was in love with her use of bright colors, bold brush strokes and textures.

Expressionist, abstracted nude female forms are what set Gavin apart these days but it is her consistent persistence in honing her skills that have kept my attention. “I show quite frequently throughout the year, but Artcrawl is an event I like to do every year because I feel like it’s a more organic ‘locally grown’ event.� Gavin said. “Houston has a lot of artistic communal unity and it’s a chance to see hundreds of local artist’s works in unique, historic warehouses, and as an artist, engage with my colleagues, be inspired by others work and have a chance to interact with the community in a laid back and fun atmosphere.� Thanks for inspiring me Gavin. Meet Gavin and see her latest works 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Atelier Jacquinet, 913 Mckee St. Gavin will be joined by the Atelier art team, also displaying artists; Jeanne Haner who

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The Boom in Texas shouldn’t catch us blind THE OPEN ROAD – As good highway drivers, we keep a sharp eye out for slick roads, dangerous curves and, of course, cops. But now we must also watch out for yet another danger: wildlife which dart across the road in front of us in their suicidal attempt to run up our car insurance premiums. And it’s getting worse. Press report: Across the country, collisions with deer — the most common type of animal-related incident — cost more than $8.3 billion per year, including vehicle repair, medical services, towing, law enforcement time and carcass disposal. The damages increase when larger animals like moose or elk are hit. (Plus in Texas we have lots of wandering horses and cattle.) The story goes on to say that spring and autumn are the worst times because that’s when animals hunt for a mate -- or try to avoid hunters hunting them. The situation is getting worse in the Lone Star State, and there is a unique reason for this: lots more people, which means more houses and shopping centers, more roads and more vehicles on them, all pushing wildlife out of their usual habitats and into our car’s path. So we have a one-two punch. More people moving in, less space for Bambi, causing more collisions. Dead deer may be the least of our problems, so let’s look at this changing situation and figure out what to do about it. We all know that Texas’ population is growing like deer – by leaps and bounds. Texas added more residents last year over the previous year than any other state, recording more than twice the national rate of population growth. With an estimated population of almost 26.5 million, the Lone Star State remains the nation’s second most populous, behind California. But Texas is catching up by adding an estimated 387,397 residents in the year ending July 1. Actually, many Californians moved from there to here, doubling the change. Texas ranked fifth in percentage growth over the previous year, behind North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Utah and Colorado. But remember that is percentage growth, not an actual headcount. One Mormon family of 10 moving to Fargo would greatly increase the percentage growth. Much of our increase is projected to continue in urban areas for Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and El Paso, spreading out into their suburbs, fields and forests. But as we have noted before, 96 Texas counties lost population from 2010 to 2012. No one moves to Pecos. Here are a few items which reflect the population explosion. Last August the City of Houston issued more single-unit building permits than did the entire state of California. This obviously only includes construction within the city limits, so urban sprawl is going in every direction. Same with the Metroplex which, we must remember, has a larger population than the Houston area. As a result, it costs more to advertise on a Fort Worth TV station than on a Houston station. Stephen Klineberg, a Rice University sociology professor who keeps tabs on us, noted that Harris County is projected to see 1 million new residents over the next 20 years, with 3 million coming to the broader Hous-

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ton region during that time. Should Texas experience the same population growth it had between 2000 and 2010, there will be 55.2 million of us in 2050. If you want to know who is moving where, who should you ask? A moving company, obviously. Allied Van Lines puts Texas atop its list of growing locales for the ninth straight year. Where shall we put all these new Texans? The vast majority of Texas land — 83 percent — is part of a farm, ranch or forest. But Texas is losing such rural land more than any other state. The state experienced a net loss of nearly 1.1 million acres of privately owned farms, ranches and forests from 1997 to 2012. Another study by the USDA estimates that, between 1982 and 2007, Texas lost 2.9 million acres of agricultural land (more than a million acres more than any other state) to other land uses. Again, this was in large part because of the exploding growth of metropolitan areas. Travis County, for example, lost almost a quarter of its open space while land gained an average of $8,297 per acre in value between 1997 and 2012. In Robertson County just north of booming Austin, land which has been farmed by families for generations may no longer be farms because of a massive project by Union Pacific Railroad. This farmland comprises the “Brazos River Bottom,” some of the richest agricultural land in Texas. Union Pacific has already purchased farmland and will use its power of eminent domain to condemn the rest -- up to 1,800 acres. Any wildlife there will be seeking new homes across the road. Also, while driving through Robertson County watch for wild farmers also driven from their land. We must plan for this growth. For example, Hispanic students will make up nearly two-thirds of Texas’ public school enrollment by the year 2050, and this doesn’t include the 10,000 youngsters who recently waded here from Nicaragua. Should we teach English as a first language? More students will want to attend The University of Texas-Austin and Texas A&M-Highway 6. Maybe by texting. We shall need a lot more water, but Texas voters agreed to tap – so to speak – our Rainy Day Fund for half of new revenue to build more highways. Not one dime for mass transit, high-speed rail, etc. Just more concrete, less dirt to absorb our rain. Maybe we should have called it the Highway Builders Retirement Fund. More vehicles mean more pollution. Thankfully we already have pure air and clean water. We’ll need more prisons and more landfill. Just imagine the evacuation for Hurricane Billy Bob in 2050. We should start leaving in 2040. So we must get ready for this onslaught, otherwise we’ll look like a deer caught in the headlights. OK, bad example. Ashby is booming at ashby2@comcast.net

work here today. Our brand of journalism – more local than big papers and more trustworthy than random social media posts – has survived because of people like Lee and Terry Burge, who decided this was a great place to live and work. Even more, it has survived because our readers have remained loyal to the brand that so many have worked to create. And that gets us back to The Leader’s 60th Birthday Bash. On Dec. 6, our friends at Lutheran High North and our title sponsor, Memorial Hermann-Northwest and Memorial Hermann Medical Group, are helping us throw a completely free party, geared toward families in our community. Yes, many of the events are designed to entertain our children (trust me, I know how important it is to have entertainment for children now). But this isn’t just for the young – it’s for everyone. From choirs performing, to local businesses sharing their goods, to mingling with your neighbors, The Leader’s Birthday Bash has been built for everyone in the community – young and old. Someone wrote me a note not long ago saying they were probably too old for all the kid activities, but they hoped we’d have a great event without them. To that writer, and all the others wondering, we promise you’ll enjoy all the events we have to offer

in a couple of weeks. In most of our advertisements, we’ve mentioned that we’re trying to keep some sort of a head-count. If you have a moment, please send our office an email at sixty@theleadernews.com, and let us know if you can attend. Voluntary Pay The second piece of news I’d like to address in today’s column is an annual program we have at The Leader called “Voluntary Pay.” To many of our readers – generous readers, at that – this is nothing new. You have seen this program the past couple of years, and you probably don’t need to read any further. For those of you who are new to The Leader, I did want to touch briefly on something you’ll find in our newspaper in two weeks. Because The Leader is a free distribution newspaper, the only way we’re able to pay our employees, print bill and carriers is through our advertising sales. That is our business model, and it’s one that effectively pays the bills to continue our role in this community. There are thousands of free newspapers across the country – including a number of them in Houston – and many of these newspapers have some sort of voluntary pay program.

The reader.

The logistics are really simple: In the Dec. 6 edition of The Leader, you’ll find a letter and envelope from me asking our readers to consider supporting the local newspaper. In all my years of running small newspapers, I’ve found there are actually readers who want to support their hometown paper. (I know, some of you would never believe that. But it’s true!) Some of our readers have likened it to a contribution to public media, though we are not a non-profit business. Other readers have suggested they don’t mind paying 50 cents or a dollar each week, if it will help support the paper. As I say every year, we never use this money to give me a pay raise. We use this money to pay for our print bill, for the people who deliver the newspaper, and for the employees who work so hard every week to publish a newspaper and website that ties a bow around this community. For those who can and do contribute, we are so grateful for your support. For those who love getting a copy of The Leader every week, but who cannot afford to offer a contribution, we appreciate you just as much. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com

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Letters on Sheila Jackson Lee continue Dear Editor: Here we go again. Every time [Jonathan McElvy] writes about a subject that has racial implications, you are surprised some folks call you a racist. Then, like an episode of Seinfeld you bring out your Black friend to let the world know, “Look I am not racist, I have a Black friend!”. Please, I don’t believe you are racist, but I know you can’t hide your “White Privilege”, because it’s showing big time! Have you talked to Sheila Jackson Lee? Have you meet with folks that support her in the Black community that your paper covers? From the article, you have not. You believe you can just tell the world how you feel about this African-American Progressive politician to your mostly White and Conservative readers and it’s all good. Good show. Because in this America, Black folks need to know about White folks, but White folks don’t need to know anything about Black folks. Isn’t “White Privilege” grand? M. Fitch Dear Editor: We read [Jonathan McElvy’s] column about Shelia Jackson Lee. We were not aware of so many erroneous comments that she has made, but we are aware of one other characteristic that you did not mention: whenever there is a news event, whether it occurs in our district or not, SJL is right out in front with media presence. We personally observed her at a Fire Department event a few years ago where she appeared to push herself up front to a position where she would show up on the TV news cameras, literally ignoring both the Fire Dept. people that were to be recognized and the public that might have wanted to chat with her. As with many politicians, her popularity may reside, not with her knowledge or her voting record, but rather with her uncanny ability to remain in the public eye. By the way, after years of pitching the newspaper directly into the trash bin, we now read it every week. The quality of the newspaper has improved 1000 percent under your leadership. Keep up the good work! Peggy Romfh Dear Editor: I am ashamed of the way [Jonathan McElvy] slanderized my friend and congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee. She is a highly intelligent woman and hard worker. You were downright nasty in your attack against her as a person and leader. There are many other politicians who have been in office for a long time and I have not seen you attack them the way you did Congresswoman Lee, shame on you. What about that embarrassing governor of Texas, Rick Perry, I dare you, double dare you to do an article on him and tell the truth in the process. What about Dan Patrick and that Dewhurst guy that is planning to run for mayor of Houston. You will not write about them because you are afraid that you will lose your job. You are one of my favorite journalists but I never thought that you would be mean spirit or prejudice toward your fellowman/woman. I am waiting on the above articles and one on do nothing Judge Emmitt. I dare you! Connie Trumble Dear Editor: I applaud you for the courage to speak against “horrible” politicians. This one in particular was sent here purposely by the Democratic party to “work” Texas. Did everyone know that she is NOT from here? After law school there is a gray area of time until she just appeared on the scene here. After numerous unsuccessful attempts at a judgeship, Whitmire appointed her. Then she was elected to a municipal judgeship and the rest is history. Interesting how the district lines continue to change in order to guarantee her re-election. Knowingly untouchable, a monster has been created. She now has carte blanche to say what she wants and treat her own staff like slaves. The voters continue to prefer to stay ignorant and click the name they recognize. One of many sad stories. Keep it up! Don’t cower to the pressure by the ignorant. Dear Editor: Speaking of Sheila Jackson Lee: A few years ago, two men from Communist Party USA set up a table outside the old Fiesta on 14th Street and offered pamphlets to passersby. I said, “We’re already communists here -- this is Sheila Jackson Lee’s district, and she champions the something-for-nothing moocher lifestyle.” They both glared at me. One angrily growled, “Sheila Jackson Lee is a capitalist pawn.” The other echoed, “Yeah, capitalist pawn.” It was a windy day. They were standing at the table, holding down the pamphlets with their hands. Why didn’t they anchor the papers with a few rocks? They could have used the ones in their heads. J. Reynolds Dear Editor: [In response to J. Mitchell’s letter in the Nov. 15 edition of The Leader:] Dear J. Mitchell: Why is it when someone criticizes a person of color it is assumed, as you did, that the person is a racist? Mr. McElvy’s article cited facts about Ms. Lee and, in my opinion, only a person who is a racist would accuse someone else of that same thing. If Ms. Lee’s voting record appeals to you then so

be it, but to a lot of us she is nothing more than Nancy Pelosi’s puppet. Your criticism of the new Lt. Governor forgot to include that he painted himself blue and did his sports show prior to the Oilers/Steelers playoff game, and who can trust someone who paints himself blue? Also, explain to me how the people of Louisiana can potentially (he is in a run-off ) elect former governor, and convicted felon, Edwin Edwards to a Congressional office. Dan Patrick versus Edwin Edwards…I’ll take Dan. Jeff P.

More on OneBin

[From theleadernews.com] Conventional recycling strategies have proven to be expensive and unreliable and tend to max-out at 60 percent, leaving the rest to be landfilled or incinerated. The dirty secret about business as usual recycling is that 40% of the material everyone works so hard to separate ends up in China, where much of it is dumped because of the antiquated technology used to process it. Through One Bin for All, the City of Houston is demonstrating the vision necessary to stop driving in the rear-view mirror and to launch a revolution in resource recovery. The Houston EcoHub (www.ecohubhouston.com) will turn 90% of the municipal waste stream into high-quality ecological products and bio-fuels, while providing 900 good jobs and give new life to an abandoned paper mill, which will be a green building. This complements the environmental benefits of eliminating hundreds of thousands of dangerous truck-miles driven in Houston’s residential streets. One Bin together with the EcoHub is the type of solution that the people of Houston deserve: convenient, economic and green. Robert Watson [From theleadernews.com] The comments made by Zero Waste Houston add up to exactly that, zero. In Austin and San Antonio, as in Houston, apartments make up over 50% of the residential housing market. How do they compost? They don’t, of course and there has yet to be a successful organics collection program in any city in America. Any comprehensive municipal Zero Waste Plan will have to address sorting and the One Bin for All methodology is the only logical way to address it economically. No income disparity, no bias, and no political distinction. Everyone gets to participate in recycling by simply putting out their trash. Abby [From theleadernews.com] 1) When the City says they will not use any incineration technologies, but then propose gasifying our trash or utilizing “innovative” solutions like they do in Europe, that is a direct contradiction. Gasifying trash is the same as burning it and trash gasification has a) never been implemented successfully at a commercial scale in the U.S. b) is regulated as trash incineration in Europe, canada and Japan where it has been attempted. 2) When the City says the facility will not be a threat to nearby neighborhoods but it will probably be located at an existing waste facility, that is again a direct contradiction. All of the sites contracted with the City are in predominantly lowincome, minority census tracts. 3) The City needs to appoint a citizens’ resource recovery board to provide more public input on what we should do with our trash and recycling. This is starting to sound like secret dealmaking behind the scenes – not only is the public not allowed to view or comment on the bids the City has received, not even the advisory committee is allowed to review the bids and the City has refused to release any documentation showing what it has spent the $1 million grant from Bloomberg on. So much for 21st century policy making. 4) Austin won a $1 million to build an Eco-Industrial park for companies that reuse or reduce waste from landfills and design sustainable products. Their curbside composting program is only in the pilot phase, but the City has made restaurant composting mandatory by 2018 and expects to be Zero Waste by 2040. Cities like San Francisco have successful curbside organics programs and already reach over 75% diversion from landfills without “one bin for all” or incineration schemes. There are far more effective ways to be innovative that this boondoggle project. 5) Paper recyclers, commercial composters, scrap and steel recyclers, the Teamsters labor union, environmental justice and Civil Rights leaders as well as long-term experts in recycling such as Annie Leonard with the Story of Stuff, the Sierra Club and the Zero Waste International Alliance have ALL endorsed the Zero Waste Houston position on this issue and maintain that even the latest technology in Montgomery is all “smokes and mirrors,” and will not work. Houston needs to stick with the recycling program it just recently voted to expand and get a long term plan to include apartments, composting, events and public spaces. Melanie

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Lutheran High band earn spots in All-Region Band For The Leader Seven Lutheran High North Band members were selected to the the Association of Texas Small School Bands region 23/27 honor band. This past Saturday they participated in a clinic and concert under the direction of composer Robert Sheldon. In addition to a successful concert, all seven band members advanced to the area competition for the chance to earn a spot in the 3A Texas All-State Band. The LHN band is under the direction of Mr. Michael Staub and assistant director Justin Langham. Students pictured below before their concert on Saturday from left to right are Oscar Mireles, Rachel Dorn, Kinsey Hartung, Tyler Zapata, Jose Cordero, Eric Mueller, Alec Noack, and director Michael Staub. St Peters Lutheran College Symphonic Winds USA Tour 2014 St Peters Lutheran College is located in the inner western suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. The school is co-educational and caters for more than 2000 students from kindergarten to Year 12. St Peters has a thriving music department with some 900 students participating in the ensemble program, either in choirs, bands, strings, contemporary collaborations, or chamber groups. Having gained a fine reputation over many years both locally and Internationally, Touring has

Contributed Photo The St. Peters Lutheran College Symphonic Winds will be in concert on December 5th at Lutheran High North at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Humble, TX.

become a hallmark of music at St Peters. Each year, one of the 3 senior ensembles (choir, band, or orchestra), has the opportunity to travel to destinations around the globe and share their love of and gifts for music with those in faraway places. In 2014, The Symphonic Winds has the wonderful fortune to make its third visit to North America under the baton of Mr Grant Mason. In the past, the band has visited Hawaii, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Washington DC, New York City, Boston, Niagara Falls, Cleveland and Chicago, performing dozens of concerts to many thousands of people. Responses to the efforts of these students are universally positive. When hosted in Washington DC, the Director of Music of the Maret School wrote “This group of Aussie’s are some of the finest people you could ever

meet.” and “They are an amazing 65 member high school band that is one of the best I have ever heard!” In December this year, the St Peters Symphonic Winds is thrilled to be touring the Southern USA for the very first time. The band will be performing in Arlington, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Slidell, Pensacola, Oviedo, Orlando, and Miami. Director, Grant Mason said “It is a privilege and honor to be hosted by communities in all of these wonderful places. We cannot wait to experience the famous Southern hospitality and to bring our music into the lives of the communities that we visit.” The St. Peters Lutheran College Symphonic Winds will be in concert on December 5th at Lutheran High North at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Humble, TX.

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Trader Joe’s coming to the Heights, could it be true? Trader Joe’s coming to the Heights, could it be true? Social media was booming this week with promise of a Trader Joe’s to break ground in the Heights. It was reported earlier this year that the grocer would be moving into Houston with three big locations. Word spread over twitter for a Heights location, but tweets were quickly removed after confirmation was not made with the grocer. Like many of us, hopes were at an all-time high for the specialty grocer to move into the neighborhood. But it looks like we won’t be getting a TJ’s in the Heights after all. Can we get a petition going to stir the pot again? Fingers crossed. Lunch at Saint Arnold If you’re looking for a new lunch spot, Texas’ oldest craft brewery is offering daily lunch specials. Served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily lunch specials include two courses and beer. The special will change frequently! You can keep up with what’s on the menu online, or ask the bartender when you stop in. This week’s current special is as followed: First course: Wedge Salad with Carrot, Red Onion, Radish, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Croutons and Ranch. Second course: Chicken Breast Sandwich with Ham, Swiss Cheese and Blue Cheese Dressing Served with Arugula, Tomato and Fries. The Boom Boom Room is out of boom The wine and panini bar

will pour their last glass of wine and serve their last panini this week before closing their doors. “A great new restaurant-bar – one run by real good Heights – Montrose restaurant people you all know and love – will be setting up shop at the location in the not too distant future,” Owner Jackie Harris told Swamplot this week. With our music venue space in the Heights dwindling, will the new restaurant-bar owner carry on the live music scene? Stay tuned for more.

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Free Tacos at The El Cantina The El Cantina loves their customers. So much, they’re

celebrating customer appreciation month from Nov. 18 through Dec. 18. Every Tuesday of that month, from 5-8 p.m., The El will give away two free crispy tacos per customer. Taco lovers must dine in and The El encourages customers to come for happy hour from 3 - 6:30 p.m. and stay for the tacos. Sounds like a plan! Try the Nachos Have you had the Mr. Ho Nachos at Onion Creek be-

ArtALaCarte, from P. 3A Francis Jacquinet will showcase his art and sign copies of his recently released first book, “Simply Garde Manger with Chef Jacq,” Jingzhi Fan and the other selected artists; Richard Cedillo, Philip Scott, Kirstin Baldwin, Maty Yeppez and Jennifer Park. Now, after getting you all excited to visit Artcrawl Saturday, It’s fortunate that the following shows are two and three days. I for one, love hitting as many places as I can, but even I am intimidated by the number of artists out there this weekend. Want more? Visit ArtsHound.com. Fresh Arts annual Winter Holiday Art Market (WHAM for short) takes place inside Winter Street Studios and has over 60 artists, a Friday night preview/holiday party and then two full days of the best indoor art festival in town.

fore? Crispy tortilla chips are piled with chile con queso and your choice of chicken, beef chili, beef picadillo or soy boca. On top of that you get a heaping of jalepenos, pico, guacomole and sour creame. Yum!

Winter Street Studios - 2nd Floor, 2101 Winter St. Best part? (Or worst) I’m tending bar there on Sunday. Volunteer by emailing angela@ fresharts.org. Saturday and Sunday Via Colori is back with over 250 artists turning Herman Square at City Hall into a vast chalk paved wonderland of art. Benefiting The The Center for Hearing and Speech. November 22: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and November 23: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is quite literally the biggest street painting festival in Houston, HoustonViaColori.com 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.com.

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Community support

File photo Local donors have come forward to donate to the Williams Orchestra program.

Williams orchestra program to get boost from donors By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com David White, Director of Band and Orchestra for M.C. Williams Middle School, said his orchestra program is getting a much needed boost from local donors following a story published in The Leader in late October. White said the story caught on and several other news organizations followed suit with similar stories, although he credited The Leader with the initial spark. A Houston-area business owner has since offered to donate approximately $8,000 to the program and a local lawyer has also said she would match a $5,000 donation as well. The momentum the program has gained is good news for White and his music program, however he maintains there is still work to be done. According to the previous article in The Leader, White’s program had only 20 children signed up when the program began, but by the end of the year he had about 150. The program has ballooned to nearly 300 students total and it’s going to cost money to ensure each student has a chance to use an instrument in good shape. White says he’s exploring different avenues to

raise that money and even channel a bit of his love for cycling. “One of the things I would like to do is host a charity bike ride, called Miles for Music,� White said. “It would be geared towards everyone – even those who might not want to ride a bike. For instance, a person could offer a certain amount of money for each mile ridden or some other sort of charity sponsorship.� White also spoke about hosting a dinner event in December to benefit the orchestra program, which, with the help of a performance by students, could help demonstrate the impact the program is having on youngsters. A website for the program, along with a donation page, could also help raise awareness in the community and beyond. While White said he faces numerous challenges in regards to fundraising and awareness, he is optimistic about the future and hopes to see the program cover costs not only for instrument repairs and purchases, but also trips to see major symphonies perform which will continue to inspire his studetnts. “I’m really hoping we have people come forward to help match that $5,000 and continue to support the orchestra program,� White said.

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Hello Lucky lives up to its namesake By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader “I had three, part-time jobs when I opened Hello-Lucky seven years ago, and could only open the store one day a week as a result,� Teresa O’Connor said with a smile. Today, this artisan store owner works in her unusual shop fulltime, and even employs others. Hello-Lucky is located on Studewood Ave. at 12th St., and occupies what was once a small home. The store’s exterior hints at the magic inside – there are overflowing buckets of native flowers out front, and patio chairs beckoning passers-by. Inside, Hello-Lucky offers all sorts of hand-made, locally designed men’s, women’s and kid’s goodies and clothing, jewelry, soaps, cards, and works of art for the home. While the pieces are all original and creative, perhaps the most remarkable aspect is their affordability; many are under $50. An artist herself, O’Connor has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting and a Master’s Degree in sculpture. “All the works here are hand-

Photo by Kim Hogstrom Owner of Hello-Lucky, Teresa O’Connor, in front of her boutique.

curated by me.� O’Connor said. “Hello-Lucky is a boutique first, but the bonus is that it’s all locally, or at least, American-made.� O’Connor said people like her customers are “starting to get American-centric again,� and are beginning to put more thought into where products are made and also where their money is going. People no longer want to shop at Target or Wal-Mart because of many issues such as their employee practices, or

to buy stuff from China found in those stores that may not be safe,� O’Connor said. “I think Americans forgot how to make things. We are all learning how to make things again, and to value them again.� Customers like Heights resident Fran Shearon call Hello- Lucky one of their favorite shops. “Hello-Lucky is my absolute favorite shop for original, artistic, and thoughtfully cho ! ! Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling sen clothing, jewelry, gifts and SHEETROCK REPAIR & TEXTURE art,� Shearon said. “Each week

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Tips to avoid post-holiday shopping crowds while finding better deals For The Leader Come December 26th, many people are tired of shopping. Yet, there are deals to be had on everything from clothing to electronics on the day after Christmas, when savvy shoppers can take advantage of slashed prices to stock up on a few more things. * Shop when stores tend to be less busy. Ask store managers and/or employees when business tends to be at its slowest. Even though shopping on a holiday might still be busy, there may be a slow hour or two when you can avoid crowds. Shopping those times, whether early in the morning or late at night, can make the day less stressful. • Shop online. There are never crowds online, which allows you to browse from the comforts of home. One disadvantage to online shopping is that you sometimes cannot get an accurate idea of the size of a garment or the feel of the material. However, when shopping for toys, electronics or home products, you may not need to feel the items.

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The calendar. THANKSGIVING DINNER American Legion Post 560 There will be a free post Thanksgiving dinner from noon-5 p.m. Nov. 27. The Amercan Legion Post 560 is located at 3720 Alba Rd. Information: www.americanlegionpost560.org, 713-6829287. SRO PRESENTS ‘THE WHO’S TOMMY’ Obsidian Art Space Standing Room Only Productions is presenting “The Who’s Tommy,� the Tony Award-winning rock opera based on the The Who’s 1969 album that changed the music world forever. Performance dates are Nov. 20, 21 and 22. Evening curtains are at 8 p.m. Performances are at Obsidian Art Space, 3522 White Oak Dr. Visit the website to purchase tickets. Information: www.sro-productions.com, 713-300-2358. JOHN ATLAS EXHIBITION Art Car Museum The Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., wishes to announce its upcoming exhibition, John Atlas: A Survey of Work 1969-2014. John Atlas has been making art in Houston, both painting and sculpture, for more than four decades. The opening reception will be from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 22. Refreshments and live music will be provided. Information: 713-861-5526, www.

artcarmuseum.com. HOUSTON COOPERATIVE BUSINESS CONFERENCE Transition Houston Come learn how to save money, create dignified jobs, and build an economy that works for everyone at the Houston Cooperatives Conference, held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, at Houston Green Building Resource Center, 1002 Washington Ave. Includes lunch and happy hour. Register online. Information: www.transitionhouston.org/conference/2014. UGLY SWEATER PARTY Karbach Brewery Support Playworks Texas from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10. Come by for a night of ugly sweaters, beer, snacks, games and fun. Get to know what Playworks does for more than 16,000 elementary school children in the community. Make sure to wear the most hideous, ugly, holiday sweater. Prizes will be awarded. Buy a ticket and tour the Karbach facility. Information: 281-661-8367, eblevins@ playworks.org. RENOVATION TOURS Pat H. Foley & Company Stop by for a special guided tour as renovations begin and meet the staff. There will be refreshments. Tours will be at 3 p.m. every Friday. Pat H. Foley & Company is located at 1200 W.

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Holiday Calendar ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE Prudential Premier Properties Prudential Premier Properties, 1803 W. 43rd St., will be holding a Toys for Tots drive through Nov. 30. Please drop off new, unwrapped, unopened toys to help neighborhood children have a great Christmas. Information: 713-686-5454, www.preproperties.com. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Prudential Premier Properties Wreaths Across America donations will be accepted through Nov. 21, at Prudential Premier Properties, 1803 W. 43rd St. Wreaths are $15 that will be placed at the Houston National Cemetery to honor our veterans this Christmas season. Information: 713-686-5454, www. preproperties.com. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST/ TOY DRIVE Heights Young Professionals Organization Celebrate the holidays with HYPO’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 11. The party will be held at Harold’s, 350 W. 19th, in the private dining room. Bring a new toy for the

From the Pews. Holiday activities at St. Rose of Lima There will be a holiday family movie night at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community, 3600 Brinkman, from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21. The movie featured is “Miracle on 34th Street.� The cost is $10/family, with the proceeds going toward Family and Adult Enrichment. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Bring pillows, blankets, sleeping bags and camping/folding chairs. The St. Rose of Lima Catholic School will have their Holiday Market from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Dec. 6. There will be more than 30 booths to shop, handmade crafts, pictures with Santa, silent auction and concession stand. Admission is free. Call 713-692-9123 or visit www.stroselima.org for information. Women’s Club serving breakfast tacos at St. Theresa Come join the Women’s Club for breakfast after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses Nov. 22, in the fellowship hall. Breakfast tacos will be $1 each. Dine in or to-go. Support the Women’s Club by joining or renewing membership. Dues are $15 annually and meetings are the second Thursday of each month. All women of the parish are welcome. St. Theresa Catholic Church is located at 6622 Haskell. Information: 713-8693783, www.sttheresa.cc. Thanksgiving potluck dinner at All Saints All Saints Catholic Community, 215 E. 10th St., is having a Thanksgiving potluck dinner at 6 p.m., after Mass Nov. 26, in the parish hall. The church will provide turkey and a ham. Dessert will be a baked apple

strudel served with ice cream. Bring a side dish to share. Have a picture taken with Santa Nov. 29 and Nov. 30, and get Christmas cards early. Photos are by appointment only. The Living Nativity is seeking children of all ages to play angels, animals, shepherds, kings, readers, etc. The Live Nativity will be after 5:30 Mass and be part of the Posada celebration Dec. 20. A sign-up table will be outside after the 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Mass Nov. 23. Contact Lorena Orantes at 832-724-7540 or e-mail forrest@baltoforrest@ mac.com. Call 713-864-2653 or visit www.allsaintsheights.com for information. The Solitaires monthly meeting and luncheon at St. Stephen’s The Solitaires welcome widows and widowers to the monthly meeting and luncheon, at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 29, in the fellowship hall. The lunch will be catered. Please RSVP to the church office. All are welcome at Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Admission is free. Bring pillows, blankets and dinner (optional). The church will provide lemonade and popcorn. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. Call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org for information. Family Christmas Concert at Oak Forest Baptist Celebrate Christmas by attending a Family Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St. The Women’s Ministry is proud to present a performance by John Bolin and Joy Harris of the renowned Bolin Family. Tickets are $7 each

which includes a treat given to each person after the performance. Seats are limited, so purchase tickets soon. No nursery available performance night. Donations will be accepted to honor and assist our military families. Call 713-682-4942 or visit www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org for information. MANNA needs volunteers Make a difference in your community. Ministry Assistance of the Near Northwest Alliance (MANNA), a coalition of churches and community partners, provides social services in near Northwest Houston, is seeking volunteers for the Assistance Program, Food Pantry, and Resale Store. Students at least 16 years of age are welcomed. Volunteers must attend a training and orientation session. MANNA is also available to pick up your gently used donations. Call the Resale Store at 713-686-6440 to schedule a pick up. For information, contact Patricia Dornak at 713-504-5486 or email her at pdornak@ Ad # 29672 gmail.com.

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For The Leader The White Oak Conference Center celebrated its new signage Nov. 19 with an unveiling ceremony at the Center. Located at 7603 Antoine Drive, the Center houses the Near Northwest Management District and provides spaces for meetings and events. “The White Oak Conference Center is such a unique asset for our community,� declared District Board Chair Jim Kilpatrick. “We’ve hosted private social, business, and community events that have drawn participants from throughout the region.� “The new signage at the White Oak Conference Center is the first step in a plan to create an identity for our area. That Branding Plan was created by our Board and other volunteers to encourage the economic redevelopment of our area,� said NNMD President Wayne

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St. Thomas High School accepts $500,000 donation For The Leader St. Thomas High School’s capital campain continues to receive major contributions from members of the community with the most recent being an “unprecedented boost� from the Basilian Fathers of Torento. In addition, the Basilian Fathers of STH are committing their own significant contribution to 4500Forever, according to the school’s website. V. Rev. George T. Smith, CSB, the Superior General of the Congregation of St. Basil since 2010, has confirmed a gift of $500,000 to the fundraising efforts closing

the STH bid on the adjacent HISD property which will represent the “North Campus� expansion. “The General Council of the Basilian Fathers has decided to financially support 4500Forever for a number of reasons,� Fr. Smith said in a statement, according to the school’s website. “First of all, we believe that the vision of Fr. T. P. O’Rourke (in the 1930s) to create a new home for St. Thomas on the banks of Buffalo Bayou, guided by the Holy Spirit as it was, should continue to inspire us. “Secondly, we see that same Holy Spirit to be powerfully at work in the St. Thomas community today as it fulfills

its mission to teach goodness, discipline and knowledge. “Finally, we are convinced that to bring our founding vision to fulfillment we must invest in the future of St. Thomas at 4500 Memorial Drive. We have the option of believing that the 11 acres touching the north perimeter of our campus became available because of coincidence, or because of Divine Providence. The Basilian Fathers choose to believe in Providence!� President Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB graciously accepted the generous half-million dollar donation on behalf of STH and acknowledged that his fellow STH Basilian Fathers

are contributing their own $150,000 gift. “I am particularly inspired by our elder Basilians. Fr. Albert Gaelens and Fr. Ronald Schwenzer were the most vocal about our financial commitment to 4500Forever, especially when our resources are set aside to provide for their security with health and retirement,� Fr. Storey stated on the school’s website. Fr. Gaelens’ 40-plus years in education as a Basilian priest included serving STH in a number of roles and capacities, including faculty member, assistant principal, director of guidance, senior counselor and principal from 1987-94.

born Jan. 24, 1939 in Bell County, Texas, died Nov. 10. He retired from Harris County after 30 plus years as Data Processing Manager of the Harris County Tax Office. He is survived by his daughters Kathleen Green and Jennifer Green, son Everett Green, former wife, Nancy Green, brother Wayne Green and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart. org; or the COPD Foundation, www.copdfoundation.org.

II (1942-1945) in North Africa and Italy. He was a long-time Rotarian, serving as President of the Houston Heights Rotary Club, and later as Governor of Rotary District 5890. Donations in Roy’s name may be made to the Rotary International Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

Blvd., Houston 77030; American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

The Obituaries. Mariano Alfaro Chavez,

82, born April 21, 1932 in Rosebud, Texas, died Nov. 10. Raised on the north side of Houston, he attended Central High School. At the age of 21 in 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army and then later went on to serve as a U.S. Marine, achieving the rank of Sergeant. While on leave he met and then would later marry, the love of his life, Erlinda Figueroa. Chavez served his country proudly through the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge in 1963. He worked as a machinist and plumber and received a degree in Tool and Die making and was a natural artist, whose chalk and charcoal sketches fill books. Survivors include his sons Mario Chavez, Christopher Chavez, James Chavez, Michael Chavez and Robert Chavez; daughters Sandra Ramirez and Barbara Pilato; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Margaret Marie (Vinklarek) Gerlich, 90, born

June 10, 1924 in Cistern, Texas, died Nov. 11. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. Gerlich was an active member of the Christ the King Catholic Church Community, Christ the King Altar and Rosary Society, KJZT Organization and Proctor Plaza Civic Club. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia J. Silverman and Carol G. Chang; sons, Father Robert Gerlich S.J., Stanley Gerlich and Dennis Gerlich; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Pauline Clelia Hutchings,

92, born July 8, 1922 in Genoa, Italy, died Nov. 9. At the age of 26, met her dear husband Warren Hutchings of Minnesota. Hutchings’ devotion to the Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, His Holy Blessed Mother Mary, God the Almighty Father, and The Holy Spirit, filled her every day life. She is survived by her daughters Maria Hutchings and Sharon Hutchings McLeod, two grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

Roy Long, 97, of Houston, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Roy was born in Dallas, TX on January 15, 1917 to John and Claudia Long. Preceded in death by his parents; sister Verta Nell; brother Paul and wife of 48 years, Margaret Ellen Banner Long. Roy is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sonia Fritz Long; son Robert Long; granddaughters Jana Justice and Amy (Patrick) Ditko; and four great-grandchildren, Blake, Tucker, Carson and Parker. Roy served in the United States Army during World War

Ed Joe Meleski, 90, born April 4, 1924, died Nov. 13. Meleski was a longtime member of All Saints Catholic Church and retired from Continental Can Company after 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Kominczak Meleski; daughter Lillian Worchesik, son Bennie Meleski, sisters Wanda Bench and Stephanie Cegelski, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Alma Louise Whelan, 92, born Aug. 29, 1922, died Nov. 13. Suzanne Renee Wilganowski, 45, born July 11,

1969 in Houston, died Nov. 11, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Wilganowski graduated from St. Pius X High School. She went on to marry Bill Wilganowski on April 13, 1991. She worked for Prudential and Aetna Insurance Company for 25 years. Some of her favorite hobbies included, shopping, reading, and going to the beach. She is survived by her husband Bill Wilganowski, daughter Nicole, son Kyle, parents Waldemar and Catherine Huebner, brother Gregory Huebner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Houston SPCA, 900 Portway Dr., Houston 77024; Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe

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Making the kitty conversion: from outdoors to indoors

Dear Tabby, I have an outdoor cat that I’d like to convert to living indoorsonly, because I just don’t feel as though it’s safe for him to be outside. How can I keep him as happy inside as he is outside? Considering kitty confinement in Timbergrove Dear Considering Confinement, Living in Timbergrove, I’m sure you’re familiar with the recent cat deaths that were suspected to be caused by a human. Recently, it’s come to light--after the findings from the deceased cats’ necropsies (autopsies performed on animals) were released--that their deaths were the result of a wild animal attack and not a

human. This new finding certainly puts our minds at ease about there being an ill-intentioned human on the loose in Timbergrove, but it still goes to show the vulnerabilities that an outside kitty faces. What can you do to convert an outdoor cat to an indoor cat, in order to keep him safe? The best way to begin is by giving the newly-minted indoor kitty a “sanctuary.” He needs a small, confined space, such as a bedroom, in order get to slowly acclimated to life indoors. According to cat behaviorist, Pam Johnson-Bennet, your cat will also need a “hideaway.” Since he’s used to being outdoors only, coming inside will be scary and new and he’ll likely try to find an excellent hiding place. Give him several hideaway options, says Johnson-Bennet. “This is important because once he feels securely hidden, he can use that hiding place as his home base as he begins to get to know the environment. The hideaways can as simple as open paper bags placed on their sides, boxes on their sides, boxes turned

upside down with an entrance hole cut in one side, soft-sided pet tunnels, etc. The more hideaways you spread around the room, the less likely kitty will hunker down under the bed.” Once your cat is better acclimated to life indoors, he’ll undoubtedly need environmental enrichment, such as windows to watch the world go by, a scratching post and fresh wheat grass to nosh on... all experiences that he had outside, but can now enjoy from the safety of a home. You’ll both surely rest easier, knowing that your feline friend is safe from the dangers of the outside world. Speaking of bringing a new kitty into your home… Now through the end of November, all kittens are only $5 at Friends For Life (107 E. 22nd)! Go to www.adoptfriends4life.org for more info. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at: deartabbyquestions@gmail. com.

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