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Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour Properties featured on the 2016 Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour highlight the diversity of neighborhood architecture and spotlight distinctive garden spaces, including a wildscape, a community garden and the campus grounds of Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School.
By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader As if anticipating the wish lists of today’s home buyers, a mid-century home in Garden Oaks features an open floor plan, a lot of natural light and ample access to outdoor living. Modestly proportioned by today’s standards, the home’s thoughtful, efficient layout accommodates three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a combo living-dining room and a sunroom, now used as an office. Several rooms open to outdoor decks, which extend the living space as well as the views of a large lot. Unlike today’s housing, however, the building material is concrete blocks, inside and out. The only stud wall forms back-to-back closets between the secondary bedrooms. The “Century Built Home” home is one of four designed by Houston architect Allen P. Williams Jr. and one of three remaining in Houston. Architectural writeups on the distinct, bunker-like homes say the use of concrete may have been part of an effort to find an alternative to prevailing wooden frame construction during post-war housing material shortages and also to integrate post war materials and design. Although cited as a ‘40s vintage home in appraisal records and media accounts, its original blueprints are stamped 1950, reports homeowner Beth Wiedower Jackson. She’s senior field officer for the National Trust of Historic Preservation’s Houston office. She and her husband, Adam Jackson, are the property’s second owners in residence. They were charmed by the home’s unique qualities and manageable size, just shy of 1,700 square feet. A detached, onestory garage is also made of concrete, and its two bays hold their cars and storage just fine. In fact, it’s where the home’s original window screens and other materials had been kept. “Bigger does not equal better,” she said of the home’s footprint. The floor plan has many features still in demand, though at a different scale. The couple also appreciates how the home’s simple lines and lack of details, such as crown molding or chair rails, help focus the aesthetics on the design and materials. They purchased the home in 2013 soon after a renovator had rescued the aging, mid-century property from likely demolition, given the go-go real estate market of the time. That redo paid homage to the home’s original design while updating some features. The scope included removing a section of interior wall between the galley kitchen’s breakfast nook and the living room, adding modern kitchen appliances (as in a dishwasher and stacked washer and dryer) and freshening up the bathrooms with new tile and fittings. The cleaned-up deep tubs are original. Since there’s no attic beneath the flat roof of poured concrete, a dropped ceiling in the central hallway and in the kitchen’s fur down accommodated new ductwork for heat and air conditioning to replace
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Garden-only properties include: Submitted photo by Miro Dvorscak One of Houston’s remaining “Century Built Homes” is featured on the 2016 Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour, noon-6 p.m., April 24. For details and tickets, visit www.gardenoaks. org.
the window units. The lack of attic also explains why there’s only one overhead fixture in the entire house, a retro fan in the sunroom. The couple has continued restoration efforts, such as repairing interior plaster and repointing the chimney and surrounding brick. Their punch list includes restoring the original steel casement windows affected by placement of window units. “It’s an ongoing process,” she said. Concrete construction provides surprisingly good insulation and a very solid structure. However, just hanging a picture on the wall requires thoughtful planning and placement, she said. The couple hopes to avoid ever needing to move around wiring or plumbing since it is lo-
after us.” The Century Built Home is included on the 2016 Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 6 p.m. For tour details and tickets, visit www.gardenoaks.org. To share your renovation survival tale in The Do-Over, please contact cynthia.lescalleet@gmail.com. Well Preserved One of the award-winning historic home restorations featured on Preservation Houston’s 2016 Good Brick Tour is in a Leader neighborhood and will be open noon-5 p.m. on April 30-May 1: 714 Sabine St., in the Old Sixth Ward District. The current owner rescued and relocated this
It was big news last week when Houston’s City Council voted to purchase the abandoned Oakbrook Apartments at 5353 DeSoto St from Fertile Real Estate, LLC, who had owned them since 2013, for a reported $1.25 million. Now people are eager to see the apartments gone as soon as possible. Abandoned for years, Oakbrook has numerous citations from the city. The Department of Neighborhoods Inspections & Public Service division had recorded more than 70 project numbers on 5353 Desoto relating to several different units in the complex and dating back to year 2005. The most serious crime on recent record was an assault on the complex grounds in May of 2013. Council Member Brenda Stardig whose District A includes Oakbrook said she has been working on reducing the density of this area for many years, since first taking office
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1872 Carpenter Gothic cottage and added new construction inspired by Texian pioneer houses. The home’s history is one of survival. It sat on the eastern edge of Houston’s Sixth Ward, survived demolition of the surrounding neighborhood, and ended up in the parking lot of the Houston Police Department headquarters, tour materials say. The current owner paid $1,000 for the house and moved it to where it sits today. For tour info or tickets, visit www.preservationhouston.org.
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in 2010. When asked why Fertile, who intended to operate new apartments at the location, was willing to sell, Stardig said it was because the vacant building is in the floodway. “Because of that, they would not have been able to make the repairs necessary to make it habitable,” she said. Houston Parks Board Communications Manager Cathe-
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Houston Real Estate Milestones in March • Single-family home sales declined 2.2 percent compared to last March; • On a year-to-date basis, single-family home sales are up 1.0 percent; • Total property sales declined 1.0 percent to 7,375 units; • Total dollar volume fell 2.5 percent to $1.9 billion; • At 272,658, the single-family home average price was down 1.6 percent compared to last March; • The single-family home median price rose 2.4 percent year-over-year to an all-time March high of $215,000; • Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.6-months supply versus 2.8 months a year earlier; • Townhomes/condominium sales rose 1.9 percent with the average price down 2.0 percent to $193,483 and the median price up 4.9 percent to $150,000; • Leases of single-family homes climbed 9.0 percent with rents up a fractional 0.6 percent to $1,736; • Leases of townhomes/condominiums rose 7.4 percent with rents up 1.7 percent to $1,596.
HOUSTON’S MARCH HOUSING NUMBERS SHOW STABILITY DESPITE ONGOING ENERGY JITTERS For The Leader Mid-range housing sees sales gains; overall market is ahead year-to-date HOUSTON — (April 13, 2016) — Despite continued strains in the oil patch, the Houston real estate market demonstrated more sustainable conditions in March, with positive sales among midrange homes and a growing supply of homes from which buyers can choose. According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), March singlefamily home sales declined 2.2 percent versus March 2015, with a total of 6,001 sales compared to 6,137 a year earlier. On a year-to-date basis, however, home sales are 1.0 percent ahead of last year’s pace. New listings helped boost inventory from a 2.8months supply to 3.6 months. “Overall home sales held steady throughout March, and much of that may be due to an influx of new residents throughout the Houston area even as the energy industry suffered more layoffs,” said HAR Chairman Mario Arriaga with First Group. “Positive home sales in the $150,000 to $250,000 price range and increasing housing inventory suggest that we are in a more sustainable market.” In its April 2016 report on the Houston economy, the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) cited U.S. Census Bureau data showing the Houston metropolitan area leading the nation in population growth
in 2015, with the addition of over 159,000 new residents. GHP stated that since April 2010, Houston has added over 736,000 residents and that energy industry layoffs have been offset by job creation in other sectors. Home prices showed mixed readings in March. The singlefamily home average price declined 1.6 percent to $272,658. The median price—the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less—rose 2.4 percent to $215,000, the highest price ever for a March. March sales of all property types in Houston totaled 7,375, down 1.0 percent from the same month last year. Total dollar volume for properties sold in March fell 2.5 percent to $1.9 billion. March Monthly Market Comparison Houston’s monthly housing market measurements were mixed in March compared to those from a year earlier, but still demonstrate what are considered more sustainable market conditions. On a yearover-year basis, single-family homes sales, average price, total dollar volume were down while inventory levels grew and the median sales price rose to a March high. Month-end pending sales for single-family homes totaled 8,018, an increase of 4.9 percent compared to last year. Total active listings, or the total number of available properties, at the end of March shot up 21.0 percent from March 2015 to 34,504. An increase in new listings
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FROM YOUR NEIGHBOR Learning sustainable gardening practices By Kim Ellis For The Leader As I spend more time out in ours and other’s gardens, I’ve realized that a lot of the current garden practices are not OK in my book. Over the years we’ve evolved from gardens that we work to nourish our bodies, into today’s gardens that are only meant to nourish our eyeballs. With this need to keep up with The Joneses, we’ve forgotten the tried and true sustainable practices learned from the past. Many times these sustainable gardening basics are simple, timesaving and money saving options. It comes down to recycling and reusing items and resources, in an attempt to make as little negative impact on the earth as possible. Newspapers and fallen leaves are great as weed barrier and mulch. Leftover kitchen scraps, paper scraps, clean cardboard and yard trimmings can be composted to create free soil for next season’s garden. Found bricks, leftover wood from house projects and limbs from cut trees can be incorporated in to the garden design as edging, fencing, trellises or garden art. As we’ve learned again this week, storm water becomes a quick problem in Houston. Did you know that prairie grasses have about nine times more water holding capacity than a traditional lawn? Although concrete and other impermeable surfaces are our worst offenders, traditional lawns are
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Neighbors: Girl Scouts wish speedy recovery to Laila Ramirez By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com Neighbors, let’s send a great big and loving get well soon shout out to 4th Grade Junior Girl Scout Laila Ramirez who is in Texas Children’s Hospital in the Medical Center. Laila is working hard to heal so she can get home to her little sister, Vivian, and get back to what she does best: making friends and learning at Harvard Elementary, spending time with her family, and enjoying Girl Scout meetings! Parents Mike and Lisa Ramirez are very proud that Laila is on Emerald Oaks Community’s Girl Advisory Board, a serious undertaking for a fourth grader, as the GAB advises the adults on Emerald Oaks’ actual Board regarding decisions made for the Community as a whole from the perspective of actual, involved Girl Scouts of various ages, in order to create activities and events appealing and helpful to all girls. Laila’s Troop Leader Safiyyah Bluncson and Troop Co-Leader Edith Mata said the 16 girls in their Troop miss Laila and eagerly await her return when she is better. The Troop made a very special blanket for Laila and it was delivered to her at TCH on Tues-
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Are you a responsible pet owner? What about your neighbors?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved these Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership • Committing to the relationship for the life of the pet(s). • Avoiding impulsive decisions about obtaining pet(s). • Recognizing that ownership of pet(s) requires an investment of time and money. • Keeping only the type and number of pets for which an appropriate and safe environment can be provided. • Ensuring pets are properly identied (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and that registration information is kept up-to-date. • Adherence to local ordinances, including licensing and leash requirements. • Controlling pet(s)’ reproduction through managed breeding, containment, or spay/neuter. • Establishing and maintaining a veterinarian-client patient relationship. • Providing preventive (e.g., vaccinations, parasite control) and therapeutic health care for the life of the pet(s). • Socialization and appropriate training for pet(s). • Preventing pet(s) from negatively impacting other people, animals and the environment. • Providing exercise and mental stimulation appropriate to the pet(s) age, breed, and health status. • Making alternative arrangements if caring for the pet is no longer possible.
HISD honors valedictorians, salutatorians at annual event For The Leader The Houston Independent School District paid tribute next week to the top students from each high school’s graduating class during the annual Scholars Banquet April 12. In addition to their outstanding academic achievements, these 98 valedictorians and salutatorians have garnered more than $10 million year-todate in scholarship and financial aid offers. “We are extremely proud of our class of 2016 scholars who have worked hard in order to reach their goals,” said HISD
Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt, who is scheduled to speak at the event. “Their hard word has paid off because these students have made it a personal priority to prepare for college and ultimately their future, and we are excited to see where their future takes them.” Among the students being honored at the event are Reagan HS valedictorian Misael Gonzalez. The Reagan HS salutatorian is Aitor Jimenez Delgado; Scarborough HS valedictorian is Antonio Rivera IV and salutatorian is Briana Guadalupe Orozco;
Demo from P. 1B molition, which will take 90 to 120 days,” she said. Butsch said that plans for the park include minimal landscaping for the time being and that greenspace restoration will be very modest at first with meadow grass. She added that the Houston Parks Board has no other acquisitions planned for in the area. Council Member Stardig said she is working on finding private funding “to make this property a destination for not only the community but for all of Houston.” “With the bayou greenway initiative abutting to the property, this area has great poten-
tial,” Stardig said. Stardig sees the acquisition and demolition as a jumping off point for further progress. The Near Northwest area is already making remarkable improvements,” said Stardig. “With the new White Oak Path adjacent to the property, converting Oakbrook to green space will be of great value for the Inwood area. Additionally, reducing the density along De Soto is going to help with flooding mitigation. I have also allocated a significant amount of overtime funds for HPD to patrol this area. I am extremely optimistic about Inwood’s future.”
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and Waltrip HS valedictorian is Clayton Edward Malkowsky and salutatorian is Emily Kate Roberts. “Each one of the students who will be honored has undoubtedly made excellence a habit,” said HISD Board of Education Trustee Diana Dávila, who will speak at the event. “Day in and day out, these students have paid attention in class, read, studied, completed assignments on time, and put forth their best effort. I encourage them to keep up these excellent habits, no matter where life takes them.”
Always call your Vet if you have any concerns or questions (Left to right) Waltrip valedictorian Clayton Malkowsky, Reagan HS salutatorian Aitor Jimenez Delgado, Reagan HS valedictorian Misael Gonzalez, Waltrip HS salutatorian Emily Kate Roberts and Scarborough HS valedictorian Antonio Rivera IV. (Not pictured: Scarborough HS salutatorian Briana Guadalupe Orozco.)
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The sports. Saturday, April 23, 2016 • Page 7B
Reagan, Lutheran North hope to control playoff fate
Photo by Jonathan Valadez Lutheran High North Lions are a few games behind Bay Area Christian High School as LHN looks to make their mark in the playoffs.
Bulldogs focus on finish, look ahead to next season By Jonathan Valadez jvaladez@theleadernews.com Reagan High School will use their final three games of the regular season to make a push for the playoffs. “We need to play error free baseball and generate a few more runs per game,” head coach David Petty said. Although a top-three finish is out of sight, the Bulldogs can grab the final playoff spot by winning out. After a 1-0 loss to Bellaire High School on April 12 that tied the season series, Reagan will also need Bellaire to lose a game or two to help their positioning. Currently, the Bulldogs are tied for fifth with a 6-6 record in 6A Region III District 20 standings and sit one game behind Bellaire. In their final games, the Bulldogs will rely on their pitching staff to continue to be the strong suit of the team. “That (pitching) has been
our strength,” Petty said. “We have often kept our opponents to a low score and won several games in 2-1 fashion. Jessie Lawrence, Michael Palacios, Chris Sanchez, Matthew Charles and Ulysus Rodriguez have done an outstanding job for us.” Lawrence, along with catcher Miguel Grenier, have been the most valuable players for the Bulldogs this season, according to Petty. Though the Bulldogs have struggled against some of their district opponents, this is only their second year in 6A play since moving up from 4A. “We have matured some and become a little more accustomed to 6A baseball, which in turn helps us compete with anyone,” Petty said. Regardless of where they finish this season, the Bulldogs will look to build upon their foundation for next season. They will have 11 returning lettermen, including four of
their five pitchers. “We think with a good upcoming young class as well as keeping our key juniors, we have a realistic shot at being in the hunt for the district title (next season),” Petty said. Lions look to reach final season goal The Lions find themselves in a similar situation as the Bulldogs as they are just below the final playoff seed as they currently sit in fifth in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division 3A District 6 standings. “During practice, we need to stop the mental lapses that overtake the team,” head coach Andy Moore said. “The mistakes have cost us several games this season.” In order to make the playoffs, Lutheran High North will need help from Bay Area Christian High School. They are a few games behind Bay Area, but if they win out, there
is a chance for the playoffs. In their last two regular season games, the Lions will play the team in last place, St. Thomas Episcopal High School, on Tuesday and the team in first, Faith West High School, on Friday. Whether they make the playoffs, LHN has already matched their win total from last season and will look to surpass it. “We’ve already passed what we’ve done last year,” sophomore catcher Colby Bell said. “We set a couple of goals and have matched most of them. We just have one more and that is to reach the playoffs.” Next season, the Lions will look to build on the successes of this season. They will also return all but one letterman to the team. “This year has been mainly a rebuild year for next year because I know we’re only losing one player,” sophomore centerfielder Logan Ecoff said.
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Directory of local female health service professionals. Dr. Stephanie Fulton 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
Dr. Becky J. Fredrickson Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Fredrickson has been practicing ophthalmology for over 10 years. She routinely sees patients for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. She specializes in surgical procedures including eyelid lifts, eyelid cysts, cataract, Botox and Juvederm, and pterygia. 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net
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Dr. Amy Haase 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
Dr. Attiya S. Khan 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
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Dr. Erica Davis completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She has practiced community pediatrics at Texas Children’s since 2008. Dr. Davis is committed to improving the health and well being of Houston area children through the discipline of evidence based medicine and patient education. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights
Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014. Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights
Dr. Dora E. Cantu 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. Rosemary Buckle Dr. Rosemary Buckle specializes in knee and hip joint replacement surgery, treatment of adult and pediatric fractures, and treatment of sports injuries. She is a native Houstonian and a competitive athlete and relates to her patients in a way that brings her advanced medical knowledge to life. She has over 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience using a wide range of technologies. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon 427 W. 20th St., Ste. 303 • Houston, TX 77008 713-756-5546 www.houstonsportsandortho.com
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Listen up: Your pet’s ears need some attention Dear Tabby, How often should I be cleaning my dog’s ears? His ears get sort of stinky, but I’m not sure how (or if) I should clean them. Earnest about clean ears in Cottage Grove Dear Earnest, The regularity with which you clean your dog’s ears depends on your pet’s breed, coat, level of activity, age, and ear wax production. Most vets recommend that dogs with normal ears have cleanings at least once a month. Others may need more frequent cleanings, especially those that regularly swim or get their ears wet. So, if your dog’s ears are due a good cleaning, how do you do it? First of all, if your dog
has very red, itchy, inflamed and painful ears, see your vet before you start cleaning. It is quite likely your dog has an ear infection, so ear cleaning will not do much good at this point. If your dog has an infection severe enough to damage the eardrum, some ear cleaners can damage the ear further. So, once you’ve assessed your dog’s ears and determined that they’re healthy, it’s time to get to work. First a disclaimer: Ear cleaning can be a messy job, so find somewhere in the house that is easy to clean. Also, the best ear cleanings start with a good general grooming. Excess, dirty, or matted hair should be removed from around the ear canal and the ear flap. Heavy, matted, moist ear flaps, surrounding hair, and excessively hairy ear canals will decrease air flow to the ear canal, making it possible for wax and other debris to build up, potentially leading
to infection. In some dogs, excess hair may need to be gently removed from inside the ear canal. This must be done carefully to avoid damaging the ear canal and minimize discomfort to your pet. Consider having a professional groomer or medical professional remove the hair if needed. Next, get started on the inside of the ear. Remember, above all else, be gentle! The ear canals and flaps are sensitive, and overly aggressive cleanings may cause serious damage to the delicate structures of your dog’s inner-ear. Pick up an ear flap and dribble a small amount (enough to fill the ear canal but not overflow) of the appropriate ear cleaning solution into the ear. As the solution drips deep into the canal, gently massage the base of your dog’s ear for ten to twenty seconds - you may hear the solution squish around as you massage solution into the inner ear. This step
should not be painful for your pet. After you’ve done one ear, proceed to the next. Throughout the ear-cleaning process, your dog will shake his head a lot and much of the cleaning solution will come flying out, but this is normal. Enough solution should stay inside the ear to get the job done. It’s important to remember that most dogs don’t particularly like having their ears cleaned, so you’ll have to work with them and earn their trust over time. Be sure to reward your dog after each successful ear cleaning and try to clean his ears consistently to keep him from getting painful ear infections. Over time, you might find that your dog comes to enjoy ear cleanings and you’ll certainly enjoy your dog having fresh-smelling ears. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.
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