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HOUSTON CROWNS NEW PAGEANT WINNERS Cy Ranch student named Miss Houston Teen 2014
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Contents CY-FAIR LIFESTYLES & HOMES June 2014
Departments 10
HAPPENINGS Mark your calendar for upcoming activities and charitable events
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THE EDITOR’S PICKS Fun suggestions from Linda Anderson
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BOOKS New releases with something for everyone
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FASHION Natural Style
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NEW AUTOS See the new Jeep Patriot and Honda Accord Hybrid
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ARTS & ANTIQUES BY DR. LORI Lladro: The Spanish Collectible
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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Which Liposuction Option is Best for You and Prostate Cancer Awareness
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Keep up with the local business climate and its leaders
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AROUND CY-FAIR Activities and news around Cy-Fair
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CAMPUS Read about the achievements of area schools and students
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HISTORICALLY CY-FAIR The Making of an American Brand
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H A P P E N I N G S
The ExxonMobil series of free concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre begins June 20.
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS BY THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY The Houston Symphony kicks off the summer with a sensational line-up of free concerts, including an expanded 10 performances around Houston as part of its Summer Neighborhood Concert Series, five performances as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the free performance July 3 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. These summer concerts bring fun, family-friendly programs out into the Greater Houston area. For more than 70 years, the Houston Symphony has thrilled Houstonians with live performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, these concerts are free and open to the public. During the Free ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights @ Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houstonians can hear great classical music under the stars on June 20, 21, 27 and 28. Admission is free, but tickets are required for the seated area. For more information and a full concert schedule and performances, visit milleroutdoortheatre.com. The Symphony’s annual Star-Spangled Salute concert will be held at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on July 3. The free concert features a selection of patriotic favorites and has been at tradition at The Pavilion for 24 years. For more information, visit woodlandscenter.org.
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JUNE Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, Move Live on Tour, with a stop at Bayou Music Center on June 4. This is a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hiphop and everything in-between. The pair, both of whom are also accomplished singers and musicians, promise musical surprises and special guest appearances in a show they describe as “a cross between a Broadway spectacular and the hippest, coolest dance party you’ve ever been to.” The Houghs and their tour troupe will also be going into local communities on the tour to engage local dance groups and nonprofit organizations to include them in the whole “MOVE” experience in order to encourage and celebrate dance. To purchase tickets, go to moveliveontour.com. VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, including backstage tours, pre-show parties and meet and greet opportunities with Julianne and Derek.
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AIA HOUSTON SAND CASTLE COMPETITION, MAY 31 The 28th Annual AIA Houston Sand castle Competition will take place Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at East Beach in Galveston. This event is free and open to the public. Galveston Parks Board parking fee is $10 per car — cash only. The schedule of events include Sand Castle Building from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; judging from 3-4:30 p.m. and an awards ceremony from 4:30-5 p.m. For more than two decades, Houston area architects, designers, engineers and contractors have taken their tools to East Beach in Galveston for one of the world’s largest amateur sand castle competitions. The Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sponsors this annual contest. On the day of the event, teams stretch along the beach sculpting sand piles with their eyes (and shovels) set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Judging is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution of the concept, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. In addition to the Golden Bucket, awards are given in eight different themed categories as well as for best team T-shirt design, best team signage, best costume, and public favorite. For information, visit aiasandcastle.com.
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H A P P E N I N G S THROUGH
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The Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) Main Stage production of The Beaux’ Stratagem runs through Sunday, June 15, at the HFAC Garza Mainstage The Beaux’ Stratagem is the creation of three playwrights working in three different centuries. This play, adapted by Thornton (Clockwise from top left) Joshua Clark, Cora Hemphill, Justin Wilder and Ken Ludwig, Finch and Sara McQueen in The Beaux’ Stratagem. follows two young men who leave London and head to the country desperate for fun, fortune and female companionship. Tickets can be purchased online at houstonfac.com or by calling 281-6856374. HFAC Garza Mainstage is located at 10760 Grant Road in Houston.
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Sandie Zilker, Fence Finials ReconsideredChartreuse, 2014. brooch; sterling, brass, copper enamel, polymer clay, resin fence finals.
TEXAS MASTERS SERIES: SANDIE ZILKER AT HCCC, BEGINNING MAY 30 This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) will present a solo exhibition by Houston metalsmith and educator, Sandie Zilker, the fifth artist to be featured in HCCC’s Texas Masters Series. The exhibit will be on display May 30-Sept. 7. An opening reception will be held May 30 from 5:308 p.m. The Houston native joins the roster of former Texas Masters — Harlan Butt, Cindy Hickok, Rachelle Thiewes, and Piero Fenci — nominated by their peers and recognized for their roles as career artists in Texas who have made a significant impact on the field of craft. As the 2014 Texas Master, Zilker’s work is featured in this solo show, and she will serve as one of three jurors for the CraftTexas 2016 biennial exhibition at HCCC. As evidenced by her jewelry, Zilker is no stranger to experimentation in color, contrast, texture, pattern and form. Using the body as a frame of reference, she pulls from elements of illusion and surprise to elevate adornment to its fullest potential. Each piece is packed with personality, increasing the wearer’s senses and creating a unique relationship between wearer and object. Zilker’s exhibition at HCCC serves as a retrospective of her jewelry work over the past four decades. The show includes an exploration by the artist of newer technologies, including video, as well as installation. HCCC is located at 4848 Main St. For information, visit crafthouston.org.
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H A P P E N I N G S THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OFFERS COUNSELING SERVICES The Center for Children and Families is a Cy-Hope Counseling Clinic that opened in January to offer counseling, training, and consultation on a variety of topics to anyone working with or raising children. The Center includes work with children as young as 18 months, and also offers counseling for adolescents and families. The Center has counselors trained in play therapy to help children work through their life struggles. Play therapy allows children a chance to play out their feelings in a safe place, while building a safe relationship with the therapist. This relationship, along with expressing feelings through play, gives them the opportunity to build confidence and not be tied down by what has happened to them. Adolescents are counseled with an honest, compassionate approach to create a strong therapeutic relationship with each teenager. Sometimes therapy needs to involve the entire family. Family group therapy helps people form a bond, work on managing conflict, and learn new ways of communication. Additionally, The Center offers speakers to groups that want information on parenting skills, discipline, working with special needs children, teenage issues, or family stress. Speaking engagements are typically 1-3 hours long, and are used to help educate, train, and support those working with or raising child. For more in-depth educational programs, The Center has programs for parents, families and teens that provide more than just an overview of a topic. The Center is currently not accepting insurance but is willing to give clients a form to submit for reimbursement. A sliding scale is available on a case-by-case basis. For more information, call 713-466-1360 or visit cy-hopecounseling.org.
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CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS Students entering grades K-12 are invited to participate in this year’s sports camps held at Cypress Christian School, 11123 Cypress N. Houston Road. Students in grades 6-8 can participate in academic camps. More information is available at CypressChristian.org or by calling 281-469-8829.
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CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB MEETINGS The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club meets on the first, second and third Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. for lunch and informative programs at Hearthstone Country Club. The group sponsors children’s activities that develop leadership and good citizenship in the youth of the community. Membership is open to persons of good character who adhere to the standards of good conduct in their community, and believe in and subscribe to the objectives of Kiwanis International. For more information, visit kiwanishoustoncyfair.com, or call John Carroll (Copperfield and Hearthstone areas) at 281-463-0373; George Crowl (Jersey Village area) at 832467-1998; or Peggy Presnell (Fairfield and CyRanch) at 281-304-7127.
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The Tomball Charter Chapter American Business Women’s Association will hold its monthly meeting on the second Thursday of the month at Lone Star College Elmer Beckendorf Conference Center, 30555 State Highway 249 in Tomball. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Men are also invited to attend and join. The cost is $15 for members; and $18, non-members. To RSVP, call Katherine at 713-206-5557 or email kebel@sbcglobal.net. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
MALCOLM PURVIS LIBRARY’S CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Children’s Programming at the Malcolm Purvis Library in Magnolia includes: Baby and Me Story Time for ages 18 months and younger on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Toddler Story Time for ages 18 months to 3 years on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Preschool Story Time for ages 3 to 6 on Thursdays at 10 a.m.; and Tween Scene for ages 9 to 12 every other Thursday at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Amanda Leiva at amanda.leiva@countylibrary.org.
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CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING, JUNE 17 The next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17 at Rudy’s Grill & Cantina, 11760 Grant Rd., Cypress. A meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting from 7- 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Steve Brown, the Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner. Brown is also the former Democratic Party Chairman of Fort Bend County. All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club. For more information, visit tcytomdems.com; or contact Glenn Etienne at cytomdems@yahoo.com.
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SUMMER COUNSELING CAMPS FROM THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES The Center for Children & Families is offereing four summer camps at various days and times. The four camps are: The Friends & Feelings Camp, which will focus on understanding other children's facial expressions, basic emotions, and expressing and managing emotions; the Movie Time Social Skills Camp, which takes what children already love doing, watching movies, and uses the movie to study social interactions; the Social Skills for High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Camp, with activities to develop various skills such as anger management and friendship-making; and the Siblings of Special Needs Camp, open to any sibiling of a special needs child. Call 713-466-1360 for more information. The Center, at 17401 Village Green Drive in Houston, was created as a ministry of Cy-Hope (cy-hope.org), a nonprofit focused on helping children and families who are economically, spiritually, and relationally disadvantaged.
NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AGGIE MOM’S CLUB, JUNE 8, 22, 23 Are you a new Aggie mom? Are you an Aggie mom who wants to join other Aggie moms in supporting A&M students? Find out how this group can help your student succeed during those college years at one of the informal Summer Mixers. The Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom’s Club, as an organization, encourages parents to become familiar with A&M during their student’s freshman year. The path to graduation can be a challenging journey; don’t go it alone. The Northwest Harris County Aggie Moms has been here for 25 years, committed to helping your student and YOU enjoy the TAMU experience. For more information and locations, go to pechacek8722@sbcglobal.net or call 713907-2277 so hostesses will know how many guests to expect.
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H A P P E N I N G S HFAC SUMMER CAMPS, BEGINNING JUNE 9 Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy has announced its 2014 Summer Performing Arts Camps. This summer the HFAC Actors Academy is offering 29 different one- and two-week performing arts camps for ages 5-11 and ages 11-19. HFAC camps run June 9-Aug. 22, and feature acting, singing and dance instruction as well as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas, and comedies — especially designed for kids and teens. The HFAC Actors Academy 2-week Musical Theatre Performance Camps for ages 5-11 are Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids, Disney’s Aladdin Kids, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. as well as the comedy Rascals Under the Big Top. HFAC is offering 10 one-week camps for ages 5-11 that include “A Dragon in the Mix,” “Pinkalicous,” “Improvathan,” “Glee Cub Jr.,” “Greased Musical Madness,” “Frozen in July” (2 sessions), “Triple Threat Boot Camp,” “Broadway Bound Boot Camp,” “Pop Singers Showcase,” and “Stagecraft, the Video Game.” HFAC has numerous performance opportunities for teens ages 12-19. The teen twoweek performance camps are Xanadu Broadway Jr., Zombeo and Juliet, and Legally Blonde Jr. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will be a three-week camp. The one-week camps for teens are “Glee Club Sr,” “Ballet Intensive,” “Lights, Camera, Action! TV Acting,” “Stage Combat,” “Accents and Dialects,” “Fosse Dance Intensive,” “Fosse Dance Intensive,” “Shakespeare for Beginners,” “Andrew Lloyd Weber Revue”, and “We Will Rock Revue.” Every two-week and three-week performance camp culminates in four performances. Each parent will receive two free tickets to a performance of their choice. Additional tickets can be purchased for $10. Each one-week camp has a performance showcase for family and friends on the final day of camp. Parents receive two free tickets and additional tickets are $5. Before-and-after care is available from 7-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. each day of camp. Before and after care is $5 per one-half hour and can be added at anytime. To register, visit houstonfac.com or call 281-685-2623.
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The CFISD swim-lesson program, Splash!, resumes with weeklong sessions at the CFISD Aquatics Center, located at Cypress Ranch High School, 10700 Fry Road. Offered to children ages 4-18, the program consists of four 35-minute lessons taught by certified instructors who utilize the American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” curriculum. Lifeguards will be on duty during all lessons. Swimmers of varying skill levels are encouraged to participate as instructors have the ability to build on the skills the child already possesses. Three options are available for group lessons: Level 1 (Introduction to Water Skills), Level 2 (Fundamental Aquatic Skills), and Level 3 (Stroke Development). Private lessons are available for younger students (under 4 years of age), for students whose skills are greater than Level 3 curriculum, and for adults (18 and older) who would like to learn the basics. The cost for a one-week session is $68 with a one-time $15 registration fee. Children of CFISD employees may attend for $50 with a one-time $15 registration fee. Private lessons are $125 per student and per session. Weekly sessions will take place through July 31. For a full list of session dates and times, or to register for a session, visit cfisd.net/dept2/communityprograms/splash/default.html.
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The Houston Symphony will present Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell on Thursday, July 31, in a special, one-night-only concert as part of the July “Symphony Summer in the City” Series. This concert will not include the orchestra but will feature the bluegrass group, along with Martin on banjo and Brickell on vocals. Traveling through Houston as part of a summer tour, the troupe will entertain concertgoers with hits from their chart-topping and multiaward winning albums. Martin and the band have been delighting audiences across the nation since their first collaboration in 2011 with performances on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Today show and at world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Brickell, a Texas native along with Waco-born Martin, won the Grammy® for Love Has Come for You, the title track to an album of 13 rootsy compositions that combine Martin’s five-string banjo work with Brickell’s vocals and lyrics. For tickets, visit houstonsymphony.org.
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Record Crowds at Bridgeland Make World History Photos by John EvErEtt
Setting a new record for bird-calling at NatureFest
his year’s Nature Fest in Bridgeland was one for the record books — literally — as crowds enjoyed a lively menagerie of creatures, characters and cuisines and set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the most people bird-calling. More than 10,000 people attended Nature Fest this year — another record-breaker — and 994 called the northern cardinal for the world record tweet feat. The previous record was 801 people making a simultaneous bird call, set in 2011. “With an array of stage shows, strolling entertainers and nature-themed activities, Nature Fest has always been a world-class event,” said Peter Houghton, Bridgeland’s vice president of master planned communities. “And now Nature Fest event goers will go down in history as setting a new world record.” In addition to the record attempt, event goers were able to meet lemurs, kangaroos, movie-star monkeys and other exotic animals with Staples Safari Zoo. Wildly talented performers with Circus Safari entertained crowds, as did The Crocodile Encounter and Birds of Prey. Austin Bike Zoo made its debut at Nature Fest this year, mixing puppetry and mechanics to create pedal-powered animal art. Pony and camel rides, bubble runners, arts and crafts, bounce houses and a birthday celebration for community mascot Bridgeland Bill gave crowds plenty of ways to monkey around. Nearly 20 gourmet food trucks satisfied all appetites. Entrance into Nature Fest was free; however, a few activities required a small donation benefiting Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County and the nonprofit Staples Safari Zoo. Approximately $3,000 was raised for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity and another $4,800 will go toward the care and rehabilitation of Staple Safari Zoo’s more than 120 rescued animals.l
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It was all cheers after a crowd of 994 set a new world record for the most simultaneous bird calls. Celebrating were Lona Shipp, marketing manager for Bridgeland wearing the Nature Fest T-shirt; Sara Wilcox, with Guinness World Records North America; Gary Clark, nature columnist with the Houston Chronicle who led the bird call attempt; and wife Kathy Clark, a nature photographer. ❖ Sariah Gilmore, 4, enjoys the many childfriendly activities at Bridgeland’s nature fest. ❖ Nature Fest event goers were introduced to a variety of exotic animals, including Serina, an Aplomado falcon with the Birds of Prey attraction. ❖ Caden Schmadi, 7, shows no fear as he walks around the Nature Fest audience with a rose-haired tarantula and scorpion on his shirt.
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JEEP PATRIOT | Starting price: $16,100 hen Jeep first introduced the Patriot and its fraternal twin the Compass in 2007, it began a new trend as compact, front wheel drive crossover SUV’s. The Patriot was presented as the traditional boxy Jeep-like entry of the duo while the Compass was the stylish city slicker. Now seven years later, though coming from the same root stock, the two continue to go their separate ways. Notwithstanding the facelifts, Botox injections and tummy tucks that the Compass has undergone, the traditional Jeep-looking Patriot has kept its original look and continues to significantly outsell its sibling. The original concept of having a unibody constructed vehicle with a 4 cylin-
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der engine, front wheel drive and a CVT transmission wearing a Jeep badge caused a disturbance in the Jeep force. How could anything so car-like dare to display the word “Jeep” on its fender? Could it legitimately be considered a “Jeep”? Well as it turns out the Patriot really is a Jeep and though it can’t go rock crawling with a Wrangler, it can get dirty and is “Trail Rated.” Patriots are powered by either a 2.0 or a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine which connects to either a 5 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic transmission. Front wheel drive is standard, but if you need to drive off of paved roads or in the snow, two different 4 wheel drive options are available.
HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Starting price: $21,600 onda introduced its ninth-generation Accord in 2013. The Accord is a perennial top seller in the midsize sedan class and has been on Car and Driver’s 10 Best vehicle list a record 28 times. Faithful buyers love their Accords and rightfully so. I recently tested the new hybrid version of the new Accord. My test car was the top-of-the-line Touring model and had a sticker price of $35,695. Honda was the car company that actually introduced hybrids to our fair shores. In 1999 the bullet-shaped Insight made quite a statement. In fact,
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My test vehicle, a mid-trim level Latitude, was equipped with the most common combination, the 2.4 liter engine with front wheel drive and automatic transmission. The vehicle has more than enough power and would get an indicated 32 mpg on the highway and averaged 26.4 mpg in a week of mixed city/highway driving. Admittedly, the Patriot is boxy, but the benefit of the boxiness of the car is a large interior relative to its size. Entry and exit is simple. The cargo area is roomy and easily accessible. The rear seat leg and head room is generous and the seat backs fold flat with the pull of a web strap. The Patriot offers options like leather clad power seats, navigation and Jeep’s wireless UConnect technology, but don’t expect to find radar cruise control, lane departure warning and cross traffic alert. For modern city living, it’s actually an excellent sized vehicle. It’s small enough for effortless city driving, it handles and drives well, yet it’s large enough to carry four people and their stuff with ease. The Patriot still follows the same mission plan that it was given when it was created. It’s a basic, unpretentious vehicle. It’s not stylish or sexy. It’s not particularly high tech or leading edge. But it’s useful, pleasant to drive, easy to live with, comfortable, versatile and not too expensive. And if you get the 4x4, be reassured that it can handle any mountain or snowdrift that you may encounter here in Houston.
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in January of this year I encountered an original in a parking lot still being used as a daily driver. According to the owner it had almost 400,000 miles on it! Whereas early on in hybrid vehicle development, Toyota settled on one common design and has sold over one million of it in the U.S., Honda has tried a variety of technologies with varying degrees of success. The new hybrid drive in the Accord is their latest iteration of the technology. It uses a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine and then combines the electric motor drive to round out the package. The EPA has given the car an astonishingly high 50 mpg city, 45 highway and a combined 47 mpg fuel economy rating, and that in a hefty 3,600 pound sedan. In my week of driving the car I averaged 44.7 which is below the EPA number but is so far above its competitors that it doesn’t matter. The Accord gets its high fuel economy because the powertrain is constantly optimizing itself to use electric power as much as possible and use the gas engine as little as possible. That being the case, in the background it’s constantly balancing the three drive modes — Engine Drive, Hybrid Drive and EV — (the latter is pure electric mode) in order to get optimum fuel economy. It’s so seamless that you really can’t tell which mode you’re in and it doesn’t matter anyhow. The new Accord is a very fine car. The exterior styling is very engaging. The car looks more expensive than it is and has presence. Similarly the interior is also styled very nicely. There are more hard plastic surfaces than I’d like but everything functions very well and the interior feels good. The space is comfortable and has room for full-sized occupants. Hybrid cars sacrifice some of their trunk space to make room for the hybrid battery and the Accord is no exception. The driving dynamic of the car is also commendable. The big Honda corners well, rides well and is quiet inside. So all you know is that you’re driving down the highway in this very nice roomy sedan getting an indicated 48 miles per gallon of fuel economy and emitting no pollutants! How can that be? Modern technology and those clever engineers at Honda have pulled it off again. Visit MyCarData.com for more information on these models.l
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e’ve all driven through lovely neighborhoods in the Houston area and admired the big lots, wonderful architecture and inviting landscape. But you’re unlikely to drive by the exquisite residence I visited for this month’s home feature. The route here took me deep into the interior of the neighborhood and asked me to turn off of what I had previously perceived as a dead-end street. This intriguing approach led me across a quaint little bridge over a creek. Just beyond was a very impressive abode on a very large, interesting lot. Brian and Oya Freed built the home, and they’ve lived here since July 2013 with their sons, Taner, 12, and Devin, 9. However, when the Freeds found this lot in 2011, it was a far cry from the stunning impression it makes today. “There was nothing but a small slab left here,” explained Oya. “The previous home was small and the garage was across the creek from the house.” She continued, “The owner would park her car on one side of the creek and cross a little footbridge to actually get home.” “At that time,” Brian elaborated, “it had been on the market for a long time. The problem was that the creek bisected the lot, so when people would look at it, they didn’t know what to do with it.” The Freeds did what no one before had the vision or resources to
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THESE PAGES: The spectacular driveway clearly forecasts the distinctive nature of this California Mediterranean abode. } The contemporary aesthetic and monochromatic color scheme of the art and furniture in this living room juxtapose beautifully with the wall of arched windows and lush, verdant backyard scene.
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“We believe we were meant to find this lot, because we had seen all these wonderful places that didn’t work for us, and now we were standing in front of this lot that no one else wanted, and we fell in love with it.”
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do. They re-routed the creek, thus enlarging the size of the lot’s buildable area, and built their dream home. But it came through quite a process. The couple explained that they had to work with the city, including Houston Flood Control and the Corps of Engineers, who had to conduct a wetlands study. “So it took about a year to get our building permit,” explained Brian. After the building permits were obtained, the first step was to secure the area around the foundation and raise it above the flood plain. Gabions were installed around the newly re-routed creek bank to keep the foundation from sliding in. Piers were installed and secured to raise the home above the flood plain. Now, the construction of the home could begin. The Freeds had already found their builder, Frankel Building Group, and based their choice on this company for a number of reasons. “We researched and really liked their work, we liked the scope of services that came with their company and primarily we chose them because they were willing to do “cost plus a percentage,” which was important to us because of the degree of control it gave us over the project,” Oya detailed. With this method, the homeowner pays the builder for all direct costs associated with building the house plus a pre-determined percentage of all those costs as his/her builder fee. For example, if all the products and services needed to build
THESE PAGES: In the entry, the fabulous lighting, ample natural light and a soaring ceiling, along with the glass banister, are just a preview of the many wonderful elements throughout this lovely home. } The white cabinetry, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and modern furniture and lighting make this contemporary kitchen feel both simple and clean. Contrasting the dark stone backsplash and the dark wood floor allows the white to really pop. } A stone wall frames a fire place in the breakfast area. } The dining room makes a bold statement with the grand chandelier and the beautiful handmade Hawaiian Koa wood dining table, chairs and hutch from the couple’s first home together. Even more fascinating is the glass wall behind the table which reveals the wine vault.
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THESE PAGES: This game room has something for everyone, from the big screen projection TV to shuffleboard to foosball. The bar doubles as a casino game table. The large French doors and the double-sided fireplace both open to the common living areas making this room a natural extension for parties and entertaining. } The master bedroom is oversized, elegant and comfortable mixing elements such as the stone wall, wood floor and plush soft bedding. The vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and the contemporary lighting make a luxurious statement. } The stark white soaking tub is accentuated by the smooth marble floor, the brick subway tiles, the pebble effect of the accent tile and the texture of the faux finish on the wall. Natural light along with the elegant chandelier bring a warm ambiance to bath time.
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the house add up to $100,000, and the builder’s fee is 20 percent, then the fee is $120,000 for the total job. This pricing method is very common for remodeling projects and for many custom builders. The exterior of the home is what Oya described as California Mediterranean. “We wanted simpler, cleaner lines than traditional Mediterranean; less fussy. For interior design, we went with Elizabeth Garrett because I liked her work and she had previously worked with our builder,” Oya continued. “We knew they had a good working relationship and that she was familiar with designing a Frankel home. She was really good with scale and budget and understanding what I wanted.” They made the selections and took them to the builder. Brian reported, “We had a good team who stayed on budget and on schedule. We didn’t spend money unnecessarily, there were no surprises and we were able to be a part of the process the entire time.” After 20 years of marriage and the experience of living in three previous homes together the Freeds knew what they wanted pretty well. The couple met in high school in Pennsylvania, courted through college then married. He joined the military, she had a teaching degree, and they moved to Hawaii where they lived in a 900square-foot cinder block duplex. “We didn’t care,” said Oya, “because we were young and the place was right on the North Shore beach. We loved living there.” Upon leaving the military, Brian joined the technology and consulting industry. They moved into a starter home in Dallas where Brian found work and here they celebrated the birth of their first child. A few years later, a job and eventual career change into the oil and gas industry resulted in a move to Northwest Houston, where the small family upgraded into a much larger home in Cy-Fair. They also
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added a second son to their number. So with two growing boys, plus Brian’s transfer to his company’s downtown location, the couple decided to begin their search for a larger home closer in. “Initially, we thought we wanted to find an existing home to remodel,” said Oya. “We looked and looked and looked, and either the house didn’t work or the lot didn’t work. We believe we were meant to find this lot, because we had seen all these wonderful places that didn’t work for us, and now we were standing in front of this lot that no one else wanted, and we fell in love with it.” Their home shopping experiences helped refined their list of must-haves, and they nicely incorporated these into their new home. The GHBA Houston’s Best Prism Awardwinning design of the master suite is themed around rest, relaxation and romance. The large room mixes elements and textures and features a fireplace, lush linens and an amazing view of the pool and the creek. Also, Oya wanted her own custom closet, which is beautifully organized and spacious, and they each have a private toilet. Additionally, the common living areas are fabulously open and perfect for entertaining, just as the Freeds desired. The contemporary aesthetic of the home’s interior design, the monochromatic color scheme and the use of glass — both in
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huge floor-to-ceiling windows and as loft railing — provides spaciousness and floods light into both the up- and downstairs. Another fireplace — this one double-sided — along with over-sized barn doors connects the kitchen, breakfast room and living area to the game room. The kitchen features a few of Oya’s specific requests: a griddle on her cooktop and grow lights above the buffet, which allow her to grow her herb garden indoors and right next to her prep space. Pretty clever! “We were very specific about our outdoor space,” said Brian. “We wanted the infinity edge pool, the hot tub, the tanning ledge and the landscaping.” Oya added, “We wanted a fire pit and a fire feature in the pool. Basically, we wanted to maximize our options with the lot size and the creek bank.” Maximize they did, too. It is fabulous; especially with Brian’s golf tee on one side of the creek and the green on the other side. Fore! The casita, too, was a non-negotiable on the list of musthaves. “Our casita is one element of the design that we love,” they shared. “We use it even when we don’t have guests. And it is perfect for parties. We just fold back the glass to enjoy the extra kitchen, fireplace, more seating and another fireplace. It also serves as a bathroom/dressing area when we use the pool.” Another size and space specific must-have was the dining room. Oya explained, “It had to be large enough for our Koa wood dining table, chairs and buffet.” When the couple lived in Hawaii, they commissioned a local artisan to craft
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the dining furniture, and it is simply stunning in the smoothness of the wood and the design. One dining room wall also features a huge glass panel that allows a view into the couple’s distinctive wine vault. The couple owns a vineyard at the Vines of Mendoza in Argentina; having a special space to display their wines, as well as others they’ve collected through the years, was obviously a high priority in their home design. I have never seen another like it. The Freeds have a lot to be happy about in their new home. It’s custom to their family, their interests and their budget. From slab to sophisticated, this couple saw past the problem to the potential of this particular piece of real estate. They saw the neighborhood, the privacy allowed, the massive size and the amazing prospects this lot afforded. And what they got for their vision — their dream home. l
The casita doubles as a guest cottage or more space for entertaining outdoors. With a simple fold back of the glass walls, the space opens up and allows for cooking, serving or lounging by the fireplace. } This view of the outdoor living space includes the hot tub and the swimming pool with a tanning ledge. The far end of the pool features a fire element and the guest casita — a fully equipped living/dining space has glass walls that open on two sides. } Inside the casita, the view is an infinity edge pool overlooking green space on the banks of a creek. Guest and homeowners alike enjoy the solitude and peacefulness this space affords. } Many extraordinary features of this custom home are evident from the backyard view. From the landscaping to the expanse of the home to the rooflines, each element speaks of luxury and elegant detail. } This stunning California Mediterranean style home sits along the banks of a creek.
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AQUA BLUE CUSTOM POOLS Specializing in creating pools shaped around their customers’ lifestyles, Aqua Blue Custom Pools builds pools with many options, including rockscapes, outdoor firepits and fireplaces, custom water features and grottos, landscaping, covered patios and pergolas. They know builidng a pool is a major decision and they make sure customers are well-informed about all available options. They take pride in building pools and relationships that last. All new construction is overseen by owner Ricky Sherry. 832-912-POOL (7665) Aquabluecustompools.com
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Backyard Pool Specialists has been designing and constructing beautiful swimming pools, patio covers, summer kitchens, fireplaces and landscaping for over 30 years. The owners believe in a hands-on approach to creating a beautiful backyard living area for you to enjoy year round. Their personalized customer attention from design to completion has earned them hundreds of loyal, satisfied customers. Call for a complimentary in-home consultation or visit their website. 281-890-3040 bpspools.com 11115 Mills Rd., Suite 102, Cypress
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From Morocco to Modern Day, the Beveled Arabesque backsplash by Mission Stone and Tile is a classic shape that looks fresh and corresponds with several design styles. v From Daltile, glazed porcelain floor and ceramic wall. The graceful intertwining of travertine cross-cut and vein-cut visuals and textures result in Exquisite’s unique interpretation of natural stone.
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• Wood-look tile from wall to wall to ceiling -- Many designers are driving this trend ularity of reclaimed wood accent walls is exploding, and tile is a great way to pull off the appearance of it. Wood-look tile won’t snag your linens and upholstery the way weathered wood can, and there's no danger of exposure to old lead paint or toxins from wood pallets. • Traditional hardwood looks in
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EZ FLOORS EZ Floors has the flooring and countertops to finish any remodeling project. Luxurious carpet in the bedroom. Elegant hardwood flooring in the living and dining rooms. And timeless tile in the kitchen, bath and entry. They highly value your complete satisfaction with their products and service. Their philosophy is very simple; if you are pleased with your shopping experience, they are confident you will share it with others and continue to use EZ Floors for all your floor covering needs. ezfloorsonline.com 1557 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N, #110 713-465-6741 24150 Hwy. 290, #270 281-758-2980 16945 N. Eldridge Parkway, #100 281-257-5955 17111 West Road, #105 281-656-2224 5015 FM 2920, Suite A 281-288-2300 20680 Westheimer Parkway, #150 281-647-0777
ANTHONY & SYLVAN “For nearly 40 years in Texas, Anthony & Sylvan® has designed and built quality swimming pools for thousands of happy families. What sets our company apart is an unwavering commitment to you. Our promise is simple: We will build the pool of your dreams with the highest level of professionalism, service and workmanship and back it up with a lifetime structural warranty. Let's get started. Anthony & Sylvan Pools. Built for life.” Visit the website for more information. AnthonySylvanCyFair.com
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For over 15 years, ABA Pool Service and Repair has provided the highest quality service and repairs to The Woodlands and Cy-Fair areas.They specialize in Tile Cleaning, Plaster, Heaters, Pumps, Filters, Lights, Salt Systems and Weekly Maintenance. ABA Pool Service and Repair always provides professional, prompt and affordable services. Call today to schedule an appointment for all of your pool needs. 281-924-7724 abapools.com
CRESTWOOD CONSTRUCTION Crestwood Construction received the 2012 Award for Excellence from the Better Business Bureau. This Award recognizes businesses and non-profits for their achievements and commitment to overall excellence and quality in the workplace. Crestwood has vast experience in developing beautiful kitchens and luxurious bathrooms for clients. They will work with you to come up with a design that brings your dreams to life. You will work directly with the owner from start to finish to ensure that your design and quality is always on point! Call for a FREE consultation. 832-388-5371 crestwoodconstruction.org
Wood Impressions by Crossville captures the look and warm appeal of wood flooring in easy-to-maintain porcelain tile. With the right blend of design details and manufacturing technology, Crossville can replicate the look of wood in a more durable, easier to maintain porcelain tile. are also pop• Herringbone patterns
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Introducing “Color It” by Fireclay Tile, a freshly launched online tool, that allows for custom Cuerda Seca multicolor tile designs using an inspiring selection of patterns and colors.
rate colors and designs in backsplashes to give their kitchens the designer touches they love.” Here are the top selling backsplash
design trends: • Subway Tile -- Subway tile is perpetual best seller as it’s a classic that works whether your home is a farm house or a
different sizes of these tiles. Rare wide planks that are hard to find in real wood are easy to find in tile, and different widths and lengths can be mixed and matched. • Driftwood -- This beautiful tile really does resemble driftwood and comes in 6-inch by 24-inch plank tiles. It lends a coastal feel in a contemporary way, at once warm and cool. • Weathered painted planks -- Vintage looks are a major inspiration for tile trends right now. Trying to achieve this look with wood could be backbreaking and splinter-inducing — risks you can avoid by choosing a tile product instead. • Industrial wood — Tiles that suit industrial style where the wood planks take on the hues of a concrete floor. It's a tile-modern mash-up. Kitchens, too, are being transformed with tile this year. According to Mission Stone & Tile Founder and President Mary Elizabeth Hulsey Oropeza, “Backsplashes allow homeowners to get creative and go for custom looks more easily and affordably. They can incorpoCY-FAIR LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JUNE 2014
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big city loft. Available in many different color glazes and finishes, this tile choice can be configured into a wide range of patterns. Most popular subway tile patterns include the classic herringbone pattern and vertical “soldier stacked,” a more modern effect. While the basic white subway tile is the strongest seller, Oropeza reports more bold color orders are being placed these days, reflecting the market’s
RICHARDS TOTAL BACKYARD SOLUTIONS One of today’s hottest trends is outdoor living areas! Envision your dream and watch it evolve. How much entertaining do you do? Imagine the atmosphere at your next gathering in your new backyard! Richards takes pride in their approach to accommodate your wants, needs and desires, while incorporating them into a design, offering their knowledge and still keeping your budget in mind. 713-777-POOL (7665) richardstbs.com 1701 Highway 6 South, Houston
readiness for more daring looks. • Glass Mosaics -- Glass mosaics are con-
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sistently strong sellers for backsplashes offering the contemporary, colorful and glimmering effect many homeowners seek today. Many customers pair these linear glass mosaics with other tile formats to create designs that extend across entire walls in the kitchen. “Use of under-cabinet lighting is a nice way to achieve even more glimmer and ambiance with glass mosaics,” Oropeza explains. • Large Format Glass -- In contrast to their mosaic counterparts, large format glass tiles provide a continuous wash of shimmering color to create the illusion of a solid surface. Oropeza explains “The look is solid and contemporary... more reflective with a sleek and almost seamless appearance.” • Artisan Tile — The use of tile as art for backsplashes is really beyond the sta-
HOUSTON HOME IMPROVEMENT Houston Home Improvement Construction has been building patio covers for more than 20 years. This company will transform any backyard into a cool, shady retreat while adding value to any home. This entertaining addition will be designed to keep the home’s original architecture and made to look like it was in the original planning of the home. Fully insured and a member of the BBB. Houston Home Improvement Construction was awarded the Gold Star Award in 2005. Rated A1+. 281-686-9059 hhipatiocovers.com
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seller as so many homeowners love to create artistic focal points in their backsplash designs. With both traditional and contemporary designs homeowners can create beautiful murals or naturalistic wallscapes for the kitchen. Tile is anything but dull. Now, more than ever, creative new ways to use tile are available: more graphics, more textures, and larger more unique sizes. So the question now is: Which tile tantalizes you? l
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Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori Lladro: The Spanish Collectible Tips for keeping these figurines in top value By Lori Verderame ladró was founded in 1953 by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, José, and Vicente. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almácera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the Lladro family remains at the helm of the world-famous pottery manufacturing firm. The characteristic and unmistakable style of Lladró figurines relate to the elongated figures of the Mannerist period in Spanish art history, circa 1515-1600. The Mannerist artists included the famous Spanish master El Greco and his many followers who produced works of art featuring figures with elegant body forms. Lengthy necklines, expressive arms, and long legs were all typical of the Spanish Mannerist style and this tradition is continued via the collectible Lladró figurines. Lladró values have skyrocketed over the years. Of course, in locales such as Spain and the Caribbean islands, Lladros are marketed and sold from the hundreds of dollars level to upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. The larger and more complex the sculpture, the more valuable it is. Lladró pieces have a distinct form and color palette of soft blue, grey, off-white, and pink. In 1971, a logo was created that represented the link of both art and science, the basis of all Lladró creations in fine porcelain. The logo joined an
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ancient chemical symbol with a stylized version of a very popular bellflower from the local Valencian region. This flower is incorporated as both a tribute to nature, the mother of clay, and to the region of Spain where Lladró was born. The finishing touch to this corporate logo is the Lladró name printed below the art/science symbol. When caring for Lladró figurines, the first consideration is their fragility. It is the delicacy and the firm’s attention to detail which makes these pieces so valuable and revered. The details on these figurines are very fragile and
when cleaning them, time and patience are crucial. Don’t submerge the pieces in soapy water as they will become slippery and may break when handled. It is best to be diligent about removing surface dirt or dust from these delicate works of art. It is best to remove even the small amounts of dust from your Lladro every week or so rather than to let dirt or dust build up on your collectible. When you are cleaning your fragile figurines, be sure to sit down at a table during the process. Don’t stand up, then try to balance or hold the object in your hand and clean
the piece. This is a recipe for disaster. Take your time, don’t allow distractions, and clean slowly using soft, white cotton cloths, dry cotton swabs, and dry sable hair paint brushes. Don’t use any commercial cleansers or soapy water. Slow and steady will keep these pieces in good condition for the long term. Remember, these are valuable and beautiful works of art. If you display your Lladró figure in a curio cabinet or china closet, be sure to open the doors regularly and let some of the heat escape. Some glass display cabinets retain heat and this heat will damage your Lladros, and all of your collectibles for that matter. It’s a good idea to open display cases every month or so.l
Dr. Lori Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, Lori Verderame on Google+ or call (888) 431-1010.
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When and How to Prune Roses for Lush Results Tips to get the best blooms
In the summertime, dead-head the rose plant so that it has more flowers.
By Chelsea Fuss, Craftsy.com he first time I grew roses, I was so afraid of doing the wrong thing I treated them like fragile little plants. Actually, roses are surprisingly resilient and it’s tough to kill them. Pruning a rose garden a few times each season enables the plants to grow full and lush, and assists in fighting diseases. Trim the rose into a round shape and don’t be afraid to prune it back quite far, as it will grow back full and healthy. Below are a few more tips on when and how to prune roses.
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When to Prune Roses I’ve always abided by Ed Hume’s advice to prune when the daffodils bloom. You can prune roses anytime in early spring after threat of heavy frost. Prune again, mid summer, to encourage a second blooming. Many also advocate pruning in the fall to just generally clean up the plants after summer. Don’t do it too early though, as you don’t want to encourage new growth late in the season when it will be hit with frost.
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How to Prune Roses Remove any dead, aging wood to encourage new, fresh growth. Make sure the center of the plant has air circulation. Take out old growth, deadwood, and diseased canes and leaves. Make sure there is plenty of space and air circulation in the center of the plant. I like Portland Nursery’s recommendation to use a small saw. It makes it much easier. I also love using Felco pruners for trimming. Remove canes down until the plant is about 18 inches high. Prune so that the plant is round and shapely. Taking out deadwood and removing weak growth will help with air circulation so you hopefully won’t be dealing with mildew and black spot. When trimming, cut at an angle at one-quarter inch above a bud eye facing out.
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Follow Up Dead-heading is the process of removing dead blossoms so the plant can put energy into making new ones. In the summertime, the more you dead-head a plant, the more flowers will bloom. Do this as blossoms die. My mentors always taught me to dead-head just above the five leaf branches. Always remove leaves and rose debris from under the plant, as it will encourage disease if it hangs out there. Climbing Roses These don’t need to be trimmed back as drastically. Take out weak canes, old deadwood, and diseased branches and leaves. Trim back off-shoots too. Don’t reduce the size as much as you would with a shrub rose. More Tips Do be a little more gentle with your younger roses when pruning. Also, for the old heirloom garden roses that only bloom once a season, just prune after they flower in the summer. Remember not to put rose clippings into the compost, as it encourages disease. Want to learn more? Below are some of my favorite resources for learning about rose pruning: davidaustinroses.com rhs.org.uk portlandnursery.com/Heirloom Rose Gardensl
THE DUMP At The Dump, fashion and quality meet big savings in home décor. Every weekend you can expect to see brand name and designer pieces, all from 30-75% off, throughout a massive 150,000 square-foot showroom. The company’s buyers tirelessly scour the market for the newest trends in first quality furniture, rugs, and mattresses. Open Friday-Sunday and certain holidays only. Also, shop their weekly flash sales online at The Dump Shop (shop.thedump.com) 281-447-2250 thedump.com 10251 North Frwy, Houston
CHAMPIONS LIGHTING Established in 1976 and located in the Barnes & Noble/Randall’s Center, this showroom offers some of the most unique lighting around. Along with one-of-a-kind restored antique lighting, they have chandeliers, lamps and home accessories to fit any budget. They offer a great selection for consumers who don’t want to be “average,” and a very personalized, white glove builder and retail experience. Stop by and see what makes them different! 281-440-5339 championslighting.com 5211 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston
FAR PAVILIONS “Far Pavilions offers exclusive design consultations. We arrange a visit to your home, take measurements, and help rearrange your existing furniture, accessories, and artwork to create a cohesive and harmonious look. We then schedule your visit back to our showroom in order to help you select pieces that are the perfect fit for your home!” 281-579-3858 Farpavilions.com 20425 Katy Freeway, Katy
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By Judy Latta re you stuck in a perpetual state of dieting and spending countless hours in the gym in an attempt to finally win the battle of the bulge? Have you been struggling to rid your body of a few stubborn cellulite problem areas that just won’t go away? If so, body-refining liposuction may be for you. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing your self-image.” During liposuction, small tubes called cannulas are inserted through tiny incisions in the skin into the fat layer between the skin and the muscle. The surgeon uses a vacuum pump to suction fatty deposits out of
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the body through the cannulas. In recent years, improved techniques have made liposuction safer, less invasive and less painful. Traditional liposuction is still one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery, but newer, cutting edge procedures, such as laser assisted and ultrasound assisted liposuction are gaining popularity among plastic surgeons and their patients. With all of these options, it can be confusing determining which is best for achieving your desired outcomes. Different liposuction techniques have varying results, discomfort levels, healing times and costs, and it is up to you, in consultation with your board certified plastic surgeon, to determine which technique will best meet your needs. As when making any major medical decision, the first step is to arm yourself with infor-
Traditional Liposuction According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, traditional tumescent liposuction is still the most common type of liposuction performed in the U.S. This method involves injecting a large amount of medicated solution under the skin before the fat is removed. The fluid is a mixture of lidocaine which is a local anesthetic, epinephrine to contract the blood vessels, and an intravenous salt solution. The local anesthetic helps to numb the area during and after surgery, and the epinephrine helps reduce blood loss, bruising, and swelling. Often, no additional anesthetic is needed for the surgery. The traditional super-wet technique is similar to tumescent liposuction, except less fluid is used during the surgery. The amount of fluid is equal to the amount of fat that is to be suctioned out. The upside of this technique in comparison to the tumescent technique is that it takes less time. The downside is that it often requires more sedation than the tumescent technique where the anesthesia is a major component of the injection. Traditional liposuction methods may not have some of the advantages of the newer methods, however, many surgeons still prefer these tried-andtrue procedures because they have been tested and refined over many years. Volumes of research exist on best-practices and potential outcomes related to these traditional methods.
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Laser Assisted Liposuction Laser assisted liposuction (LAL) uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells. After the cells are liquefied, they are vacuumed or drained through small tubes. Many surgeons, due to the precision benefits of the smaller tubes and lasers, favor this method for treating small, confined areas, such as the chin and face. Since the tubes used for LAL are smaller than those used for other forms of liposuction, this procedure is preferred by some surgeons since it is less invasive, which could mean smaller scars, faster recoveries and shorter down-time. Another advantage of LAL over other liposuction methods is that energy from the laser stimulates collagen production, which helps tighten the affected skin after liposuction. Collagen is a fiber-like protein that promotes skin elasticity. Important considerations regarding laser assisted liposuction are that it can only be performed by specialized surgeons and it is typically more expensive than its traditional counterparts. Since it uses lasers, which are precision instruments, it is not often recommended for larger areas of the body. Additionally, it is still a relatively new technique so at this point there is not a lot of research published regarding its outcomes in comparison to other techniques. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic vibrations to liquefy fat cells and then vacuum them out. UAL can be done externally, above the surface of the skin with a special emitter, or internally, below the surface of the skin with a small, heated cannula. ➝
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This technique is particularly appropriate for eliminating fat from dense, fibrous areas of the body such as the upper back. It can more efficiently treat large areas than other techniques and it generally produces less bleeding. Another benefit of UAL is that it can break up cellulite deposits. A downside of UAL is that it requires a larger incision than other methods, so it is more invasive and can leave a larger scar. UAL is often selected by surgeons and patients to use in conjunction with traditional techniques, in follow-up procedures, or for greater precision. Like laser-assisted liposuction, this procedure is still relatively new and the ultimate outcomes in comparison to other options are still being investigated. Is Liposuction for You? If you are considering body sculpting, before you even assess the different techniques, it is important that you understand the purpose and potential benefits of liposuction to be sure that it will truly meet
Liposuction typically targets problem areas that cannot be impacted by diet and/or exercise. It is not a cure for obesity. your needs. Liposuction is designed to reshape areas of your body, not to reduce body weight. It is not a cure for obesity. Liposuction typically targets problem areas that cannot be impacted by diet and/or exercise. These areas are often on the thighs and hips for women and abdomen and back for men. The face, neck, upper arms, back, and buttocks are all also commonly treated areas. If you decide that liposuction will meet your body sculpting needs, the experts at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommend that you consult with a board-certified surgeon before determining which technique option would be best for you. In particular, be sure that that the technique you select is FDA approved, particularly if you are considering one of the newer techniques. According to the ASPS, “Medical devices are used for a variety of medical procedures, but only certain devices are FDA approved or cleared for liposuction. Before considering laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction, it is important to determine that the device being used is cleared by the FDA.”l
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Prostate Cancer: What Men Need to Know Age, race and family history are important factors •Weak or interrupted flow of urine. •Frequent urination, especially at night. •Difficulty in emptying the bladder completely. •Pain or burning during urination. •Blood in the urine or semen. •Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away. •Painful ejaculation. If you have any symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away. These symptoms may be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. Risk Factors There is no way to know for sure if you will get prostate cancer. Research has found risk factors that increase ancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the prostate, it is called prostate cancer. The prostate is a walnut-sized organ located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It produces fluid that makes up a part of semen. Not counting some forms of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, and second only to lung cancer in the number of cancer deaths. Every year, more than 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 25,000 men die from it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides men, doctors, and policymakers with the latest information about prostate cancer.
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CY-FAIR MEDICAL PARTNERS ASMA A. AHMAD, M.D. “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” “Prevention is the best policy.” These are some of the popular sayings in our culture and Cy-Fair Medical Partners also believes in this approach. When you visit their office they not only give you time and personal attention and take care of your immediate medical needs, but they also will go over some of the easy steps you can take to prevent or control some serious medical problems. They can suggest various tests that would indicate whether or not you need a certain kind of preventive measure. They advise screening for osteoporosis, high cholesterol, diabetes, vitamin or hormone deficiencies, colon cancer and many more. They offer all vaccinations as recommended by health care authorities, immunization for adults, and annual physicals including a well woman exam with pap smear and mammogram screening. They also believe that a good mental state is a component of excellent health, therefore they encourage testing for psychological issues as well. Cy-Fair Medical Partners is eager to show you how they can help you in achieving a completely healthy state. Please call to learn more. 832-220-5101 cyfairmedicalpartners.com 14030 Telge Road, Suite A, Cypress
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your chances of getting prostate cancer. These risk factors include: Age: The older a man is, the greater his risk for getting prostate cancer. Family history: Cer tain genes (the functional and physical units of heredity passed from parent to offspring) that you inherited from your parents may affect your pro state cancer risk. Cur rently, no single gene is sure to raise or lower your risk of getting prostate cancer. However, a man with a father, brother, or son who has had prostate cancer is two to three times more likely to develop the disease himself. Race: Prostate cancer is more common in some racial and ethnic groups than in others, but medical experts do not know why. In 2010, black men had the highest rate of getting prostate cancer, followed by white, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander males. Researchers are trying to determine the causes of prostate cancer and whether it can be prevented. They do not yet agree on the factors that can influence a man's risk of developing the disease, either positively or negatively. Screening for Prostate Cancer Not all medical experts agree that screening for prostate cancer will save lives. Most prostate cancers grow slowly or not at all. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against prostate-specific antigent (PSA)-based screening for men who do not have symptoms. The potential benefit of prostate cancer screening is early detection of cancer, which may make treatment more effective. Potential risks include false positive test results (the test says you have cancer when you do not), treatment of prostate cancers that may never affect your health, and mild to serious side effects from treatment of prostate cancer.
Most organizations recommend that men discuss with their doctors the benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening. CDC continues to support informed decision making, which encourages men to talk with their doctors to learn the nature and risk of prostate cancer, understand the benefits and risks of the screening tests, and make decisions consistent with their preferences and values. Tests that are commonly used to screen for prostate cancer are: Digital rectal exam (DRE): A doctor, nurse, or other health care professional places a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the size, shape, and hardness of the prostate gland. Prostate specific antigen test (PSA): PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood, which may be higher in men who have prostate cancer. However, other conditions such as an enlarged prostate, prostate infections, and certain medical procedures also may increase PSA levels. As a rule, the higher the PSA level in the blood, the more likely a prostate problem is present. But many factors, such as age and race, can affect PSA levels. Some prostate glands make more PSA than others. PSA levels also can be affected by certain medical procedures;certain medications; an enlarged prostate; or a prostate infection. Because many factors can affect PSA levels, your doctor is the best person to interpret your PSA test results.l CY-FAIR LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JUNE 2014
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Newmark Homes will begin presales soon in Stonebrook Estates, a new gated enclave in Cypress near a section of the Grand Parkway opening next year.
‹Newmark Homes Newmark Homes expects to begin presales soon in Stonebrook Estates, a new gated enclave in a sector of northwest Houston that has seen little new-home activity in recent years. The 54-acre community is located along Spring Cypress Road east of State Highway 249 in Cypress. It is being developed by Randy Jones with Terra Visions, LLC. Newmark will be the exclusive builder in Stonebrook Estates, which will have 135 70and 80-foot homesites. Newmark’s pricing will begin in the high $300,000s for homes on 70foot properties and from the $450,000s for homes on the larger homesites. The builder will begin construction of two model homes for the community in May. The homes are expected to open by early August.
‹Susan Jadlowski Susan Jadlowski, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, was recently selected as the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. In this position, Jadlowski is responsible for the 260-bed facility with one of the busiest emergency departments in Houston. The facility features a Cancer Center, an accredited Joint Center, an Outpatient Wound Care Center, an Outpatient Sports Medicine Center, a Family Birthing Center, and a Rehabilitation Clinic. Specialty services at the facility include heart and vascular surgery, orthopedics, sleep labs, diagnostic imaging, and women's care. “Susan is the perfect choice for the CEO of Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital,” said Chuck Stokes, chief operating officer of Memorial Hermann Health System. “Her clinical knowledge, outstanding physician and
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employee relationships uniquely qualify her to lead a hospital committed to meeting the needs of a growing Houston community.” In June 2007, Jadlowski joined Memorial Hermann Northwest as the chief nursing officer. Two years later, the responsibility of chief operating officer was added to her role. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, Jadlowski spent 17 years at the Houston Northwest Medical Center where she held several positions of increasing responsibility, including chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. She then spent one year as a consultant for Health Care Group of Illinois before starting her tenure with Memorial Hermann. “I look forward to continuing the good work and advancements we have made at Northwest Hospital,” said Jadlowski. “Our dedicated staff exemplifies the Memorial Hermann brand promise to advance health and high quality safety practices.” With the help of Jadlowski’s leadership, Memorial Hermann Northwest was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ for 2014 according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Under her guidance, the hospital’s Chest Pain Center also became accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, which developed the accreditation process to ensure accurate diagnosis and fast treatment of patients with symptoms of heart attack. Most recently, the hospital finished a major expansion renovation project designed to help expedite patient care.
‹Towne Lake Houston-based Caldwell Communities’ Towne Lake was selected as the location of a new Southern Living Custom Builder Program Showcase Home. The showcase home, located in Water’s Edge, the prestigious custom home neighborhood within Towne Lake, will be valued at more than $1 million. The single-story home, built by Morning Star Builders, spans 5,300 square feet and includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two powder rooms and a four-car garage. Special design elements in the Southern Living Custom Builder Program Showcase Home include: Barrel ceiling with fiber optic lighting in the entryway; Caterer’s kitchen with extra storage and second dishwasher;
Vaulted kitchen ceiling with exposed beams and solar powered skylights; Game room overlooking an expansive lanai; Stunning lake views throughout 75 percent of the home; Energy-efficient tankless water heaters. The home, located at 18602 N. Frio River, is open for public tours through June 15, 2014. Ticket sales will benefit Operation Finally Home, an organization that supports wounded veterans and their families, and HomeAid - Houston, an organization affiliated with the Greater Houston Builders Association that provides housing and support for Houston’s homeless community.
Andre’ Elementary School first-grade bilingual teacher Beneranda Alvarez dresses in cultural attire during Andre’s cultural exhibit.
‹Beneranda Alvarez Andre’ Elementary School first-grade bilingual teacher Beneranda Alvarez has been selected as one of three recipients of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2014 Walter Kase Teacher Excellence Award and will be recognized during the 16th Annual Walter Kase Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon. Alvarez was selected as an award recipient for her deep commitment to the philosophy of multiculturalism and the sincerity of her efforts to promote understanding and respect for differences by establishing the school’s cultural exhibit.
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‹Cy-Fair American Federation of Teachers Members of the Cy-Fair American Federation of Teachers (AFT) treated CFPD police officers to a free breakfast on May 15 as a token of appreciation for their service to the staff and students of CypressFairbanks ISD. The breakfast was available prior to roll call on the morning of National Police Officer Memorial Day, which falls during National Police Week — a federal recognition week established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. “We love Cy-Fair, and we love the Cy-Fair Police Department being here,” said AFT President Nikki Cowart, whose organization represents approximately 1,200 district staff. “We wanted to show appreciation for our police force and the work they do to protect our students and staff.” Cowart, whose father was the assistant chief of police in Rusk, Texas, said she has a special place in her heart for law enforcement officers. “We were so excited when the police department was established here,” Cowart said. “It’s amazing how quickly all the students and staff connect with the patrol officers and whoever has been assigned to their campus. They are absolutely a vital part of our Cy-Fair community now.” Chief of Police Alan Bragg thanked Cowart and Cy-Fair AFT field organizers Ben Brinkman and Mike Garcia during the departmental roll call. “It’s always important when the relationships are secure and good enough with the community and other organizations so that we are able to recognize each other,” Bragg said. “When they have events, we try to support them and do things for them, and when they come forward and support us during National Police Week, that’s a good sign of a relationship between two different groups. It’s also a nice gesture on their part to be willing to come do this. This is not their normal work day at 5:30 in the morning.”
THE WOODLANDS RESORT Experience The Woodlands Resort, just 30 minutes north of Houston, where kids enjoy hours of entertainment at the signature Forest Oasis Waterscape™ with waterfalls, twisting two-story waterslide, underwater murals, live music, s’mores at dusk and dive-in movies. Other resort amenities include two, on-property golf courses, a full-service spa and fitness facility, 194 miles of nature and bike trails, and 21 tennis courts. Lazy River coming this summer. 866-882-9996 woodlandsresort.com
‹North Cypress Medical Center North Cypress Medical Center is a winner of the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals in Heart Care. As more women self-manage their care and seek providers they can trust, the Women’s Choice Award is the only distinction that identifies the nation’s best healthcare institutions and signifies North Cypress Medical Center’s commitment and passion for creating an extraordinary healthcare experience. It is more important than ever to raise awareness of heart care, as one in every four women dies from heart disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The Women’s Choice Award is based on robust criteria that considers patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women really want when it comes to treatment and a quality hospital experience,” says Delia Passi, CEO & Founder of WomenCertified, home of the Women’s Choice Award. “North Cypress Medical Center not only performed well clinically with regard to heart care measures, but it also had a high recommendation rate, a measure that is very important to women in choosing a hospital.” As the collective voice of female consumers, the Women’s Choice Award provides women with recommendations they can trust, from other women. Eighty percent of women will choose a brand that is highly recommended by others and over 92 percent of women will trust a hospital more if it carries the Women’s Choice Award seal, according to MedeliaMonitor, Independent Poll (2013).
LYNDA BENTLEY, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW Lynda Bentley has more than 27 years of experience in Family Law. As a former Houston Family Law judge, her knowledge of the local court system allows her to provide the necessary expertise for her clients. She also handles cases involving adoption, divorce, will and probate, paternity, corporate law, mediation, modification and enforcement. 281-955-2408 5515 Louetta Rd. Ste. C, Spring attorneylyndabentley.com
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he Miss Houston/Miss Houston Teen 2014 Pageant was held April 18-19 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel. Contestants from all over the Greater Houston Gulf Coast Area competed for an estimated $20,000 in prizes. Stars of the show were the reigning Miss Houston Teen 2013, Katherine Harclerode, and Miss Houston 2013, Kourtney Magnes, with a special appearance by the reigning MISS TEXAS TEEN USA® 2014, Kellie Stewart from Dallas. Kirby Lindley, a sophomore at Cypress Ranch High School, was crowned Miss Houston Teen 2014. Finalists included First Runner-up and Evening Gown winner, Livia Lavender; Second Runner-up and Most Photogenic was Taylor Kessler; Third Runner-up was Rachel Gitomer; and Swimsuit Fitness Winner and Fourth Runner-up was Madison Lester. The teen contestants recognized Estella Brooks as winner of the JuCan Spirit Award (Miss Congeniality) and Estella also received the People’s Choice Award in the teen group of contestants. Kirby Lindley is a native Houstonian and the daughter of Ruth and Russell Lindley. Her biggest fans are her sisters, Mayers and Kitty. She describes herself as vivacious, sincere and ambitious and credits her parents for keeping her grounded and encouraging her to achieve her goals. One of those goals was winning Miss Houston Teen! Kirby enjoys fashion and modeling, recently signing with the Page Parkes Modeling and Talent Agency in Houston. She is a member of Harvest Bible Church where she is active in her youth group and community service projects. Kirby was vice president of her freshman class and a varsity cheerleader at Rosehill Christian School prior to transferring to Cypress Ranch High School. She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, plays tennis, is involved in the Key Club and an accomplished vocalist. Kirby looks forward to a busy year working with her sponsors and the many opportunities available for community service as Miss Houston Teen.
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Cy Ranch student Kirby Lindley named Miss Houston Teen 2014 Ligia De Uriarte was crowned Miss Houston 2014 and also named as Most Photogenic. The daughter of Ligia and Hector De Uriarte, she was thrilled to share the excitement of the evening with both sets of grandparents and her greatest fans, older brothers Hector and Carlos. The bilingual 22-year-old beauty is on the Dean’s List at the University of St. Thomas, majoring in communications with a focus on radio and television broadcasting. She has several impressive credits to her resume including being an anchor for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and hosting the live broadcast of the 14th Annual Latin Grammys. Ligia was a finalist in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2012, a beauty pageant and reality television show produced by Univision. Ligia and Kirby will represent the Greater Houston Area, if they meet all of the eligibility requirements, in their respective state pageants: MISS TEXAS USA® pageant over Labor Day weekend and MISS TEXAS TEEN USA ® over Thanksgiving weekend. Both pageants are produced by the Crystal Group, which is part of the MISS USA®, MISS UNIVERSE ® and MISS TEEN USA ® pageant system owned in partnership by the Donald Trump Organization and NBC Enterprises. The 2014 Miss Houston/Miss Houston Teen show was hosted by Albert Soliz of San Antonio and double crown winner Nicole O’Brian Lassiter, MISS TEXAS TEEN USA® 2000 and MISS TEXAS USA® 2003. Brigette Kirkconnell produced and choreographed the event. Enter tainment was provided by award-winning professional dancers from Fred Astaire Studios, Alexandra Dane and Mihaly Meszaros. The Miss Houston Pageant is independently owned and produced by BayStar Productions. The 2014 Miss Houston Pageant was dedicated to the memory of 8-year-old Julia Tamara Cobb, and proceeds from the People’s Choice Award were donated to the JuCan Foundation, raising $3,785. l
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success of Houston and its people. “Union Pacific is thrilled to support the efforts of the Nau Center in its mission to tell the remarkable history of Houston and southeast Texas,” said Brenda Mainwaring, vice president Public Affairs South, Union Pacific Railroad. “With its focus on education, the Nau Center will bring history to life for Houston residents and visitors. We’re pleased that the region’s deep railroading roots will be featured as an important part of that story.” The Nau Center for Texas Cultural Heritage will serve as a regional gateway for tourism with a 21st century museum, showcasing the people, places, and events of our rich history. It will tell the story of the 29 counties that comprise southeast Texas through inspirational and interactive exhibits, immersing students, educators, residents and visitors in the region’s history and culture. The Nau Center will be located downtown between the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park, ideally placed along Texas’ historic Independence Trail. For more information, visit naucenter.org.l
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he Nau Center for Texas Cultural Heritage announced a $1 million gift from Union Pacific Railroad for the “Engines of Progress” railroad interactive experience exhibit. The largest grant the Union Pacific Foundation has ever made in Texas, this gift supports Union Pacific’s commitment to educating the community about the railroad’s integral role in the region’s past and future. “Thanks to Union Pacific’s generous gift, guests will leave the Nau Center with a firm understanding of both the historical and modern importance of the railroad industry in Southeast Texas,” said John Nau, chairman of the Nau Center Board of Directors. The Nau Center’s “Engine of Progress” exhibit will feature locomotive Southern Pacific 982, bringing history to life through the magic of special effects, as the train readies itself for departure, pulls into the station, or rockets across the Texas plains. Located in the “Get Big Things Done” gallery, the exhibit will celebrate the history of the Southeast Texas’ railroad industry and the major role it played in the development, growth, and economic
Artistic rendering of the Nau Center for Texas Cultural Heritage.
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CFEF Executive Director Marie Holmes congratulates North course champions David Ortego, Larry Purcell, Jed Purcell and Stan Frazier, who shot a 55.
Kathy Creel (left) Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum President; and Charlotte Burns (right) CWJF VP of Community Outreach, present a check to Carole Little, Northwest Assistance Ministries President and CEO.
Junior Forum President, Kathy Creel, and Community Outreach VP, Charlotte Burns, recently presented grant checks to six agencies in its service area. Agencies receiving grants were: Interfaith of the Woodlands, Montgomery County Women’s Center, Northwest Assistance Ministries, Operation Interdependence, Reach Unlimited, and TOMAGWA. In addition, CWJF awarded 49 scholarships to area high school seniors in the six school districts CWJF serves. Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum is a growing organization of women dedicated to providing volunteer services, leadership and philanthropy to enrich the communities in north Harris and south Montgomery counties. CWJF partners with agencies, schools and corporations to fulfill identified needs in education, crisis intervention, interaction with an aging population and support for people with disabilities.The Forum is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit assistance organization and a recognized chapter of Junior Forum, Inc. For information on joining or donating to CWJF, call 281-379-1391 or visit cwjuniorforum.org.
B.F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC RAISES NEARLY $120,000 FOR CFEF SCHOLARSHIPS. The CFISD community generated nearly $120,000 for student scholarships at the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) 26th Annual B.F. Adam Golf Classic, held May 15 at BlackHorse Golf Club. A total of 288 golfers and 60 volunteers participated in the event, which helps fulfill the CFEF mission of increasing college access for CFISD graduates by awarding scholarships. The 2013 event raised approximately $110,000, and CFEF executive director Marie Holmes
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projected that the 2014 Classic raised closer to $120,000. “We had an unbelievable turnout and we sold out a month early. It was great and a beautiful day,” Holmes said. “All of the community came together and helped — whether it was a raffle item or a team or a hole sign or a pin flag, everybody came together. It was awesome.” Bob Adam, son of tournament namesake B.F. Adam, said he enjoyed everything about this year’s Classic. “It was a great day for a great event for a great cause,” Adam said. “It is very special for the kids to benefit from this. And to see how the community supports the cause every year—that gives you a feeling of satisfaction.”
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Billie Jo Spedale (front, right) placed Fourth Runnerup in the Mrs. Texas United States pageant. Lori Conklin, Mrs. Texas 2013, gave all the runners-up their award and flowers at the pageant.
“MRS. CYPRESS 2014” COMPETES IN MRS. TEXAS U.S. PAGEANT. Mrs. Cypress United States, Billie Jo Spedale of Cypress, placed as Fourth Runnerup in the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant held on May 18 in Clear Lake. She competed in the Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview competitions. The Mrs. United States Pageant system stresses good morals, physical fitness, communication skills, social awareness and community involvement. Billie Jo or “BJ” is the wife of Carl Spedale. She graduated from Sam Houston State University and is a former second-grade teacher and physical education teacher, most recently in Tomball ISD. She is currently working for an oil & gas company as an executive assistant in downtown Houston. She is the stepmother of twin 10-year-old boys, Mason and Ethan Spedale. The family also includes two dogs, Ben and Tito. Billie Jo’s hobbies and interests include fitness and nutrition, pageants, horses and music.
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MILLSAP ES EXPERIENCES HURRICANE GAME SHOW WITH LOCAL METEOROLOGIST - Fifth-grade students at Millsap Elementary School participated in a game show-style event hosted by KHOU Ch. 11 chief meteorologist David Paul, answering hurricane trivia questions while being filmed by the CBS affiliate in the school gymnasium. The event focused on hurricane preparedness in time for the start of hurricane season on June 1, and tied into hurricane curriculum the students studied in science class. “Since we learned we were one of the schools selected, the teachers focused on this in the classroom,” said Millsap principal Jodi Matteson. “The students who were chosen as contestants gave up some of their personal time and studied on their own as well.” Millsap’s winner, which will be revealed on a KHOU hurricane special on June 20, will advance to the final round against three students from three other Houston-area elementary schools. The final round will challenge the students to obtain hurricane preparedness supplies in a limited amount of time at a local grocery store. The winner after the final competition will be featured as a guest meteorologist for a KHOU-11 newscast. “We’re going to leave with a champion today, but I hope they also leave with an understanding that these storms can threaten us every year and are something to take seriously,” Paul said. “We’re making sure everyone knows what the threats are here in Cypress about hurricanes, and that we need to be prepared in case a storm comes our way.” With hundreds of fifth-grade students as their audience, eight contestants took turns answering Paul’s trivia questions in a best-of-three format. The students rang bells to “buzz in” and answer questions about the starting date for hurricane season, hurricane wind speeds, storm surges, flooding hazards caused by slow-moving storms and more. “This was probably one of the sharpest groups of fifth-graders I’ve seen,” Paul said. “Kids, quite often, are the ones in the house paying the most attention to the weather. Hopefully they can carry that on and be able to prepare their own kids for storms when they get older.” Matteson said she was proud of the student contestants, as well as the entire fifth grade. “I’m incredibly proud of the way they represented us, from their behavior to their excitement level to the way they supported each other,” she said. “This is going to be a memory they’re going to keep for a lifetime. On the heels of all the rigorous testing they have had, to experience something this fun and special is pretty amazing.”
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POPE ELEMENTARY BREAKS WORLD RECORD FOR LARGEST READING LESSON - An unofficial count
Cy-Fair campus athletic coordinator and head football coach Ed Pustejovsky presents Woody Champagne with a commemorative plaque honoring his years of service to the Bobcats.
of 1,500 students, staff and community members at Pope Elementary School joined together to break the Guinness World Record for the largest reading lesson onApril 25. Although the record remains unofficial until all documentation is submitted and approved by Guinness, the Panthers appear to have broken the previous record of 1,350 participants — set earlier in Qatar, United Arab Emirates.
“As of yesterday, I wasn’t quite sure if we would have the numbers, but the community came out and supported us,” said Principal Becky Koop. “We have an incredible circle of support. My PTO parents said they would get the word out and get the parents here, and they did it. There was so much buzz with the kids talking about it. I just couldn’t let them down.” School namesake Sue Pope attended the record-breaking event, and admitted she never expected her name to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records.
BOBCATS HONOR COACHING LEGEND CHAMPAGNE PRIOR TO SEASON FINALE - Cy-Fair High School and the Bobcat baseball program honored longtime head coach Woody Champagne prior to their final regular season game on April 25 — a 3-2 win over Cypress Woods — at the Cy-Fair baseball field. Champagne is retiring after the 2014 season, which is his 40th overall and 34th at Cy-Fair. Champagne was presented with a commemorative plaque for his 34 years of service to the school, and former players from his time at Aldine Eisenhower High School presented him with an honorary statuette. “Forty years is a long time to be doing anything,” Champagne said. “I’ve been lucky, I’ve been blessed. It’s a hard thing to make that decision, but the support I’ve had over the years from family — it’s beyond words.” Following a collegiate playing career at San Jacinto College, Champagne launched his varsity coaching career in 1974 at Eisenhower, where he stayed until he accepted the Cy-Fair head coach position in 1980. He took the Bobcats to the state finals in 1984, and coached the Southern All-Star Team in the Astrodome that summer. He has collected numerous district championships during his reign, including six consecutive from 2005-2010. He coached Cy-Fair to the Class 5A state championship in 2007, and was subsequently named the Texas High School Baseball Coach of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association. That year he was also named the recipient of the prestigious Ray Knoblauch Coaching Award by the Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association. Champagne achieved his 500th career victory on April 22, 2008. He joined the 600win club on April 26, 2013. As a result, he was made a member of the Victory Club in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association both years.
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Cy-Fair’s Athletic Booster Club Scholarship winners at the Varsity Athletic Celebration.
CY-FAIR HS ATHLETES EARN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - Cy-Fair High School students received college scholarships on April 30 at the Cy-Fair Varsity Athletic Celebration, the year-end banquet for Bobcat senior athletes. Tyler Eads won the “Carlos Watkins Memorial” scholarship, awarded to a student who is pursuing a teaching and coaching career. The scholarship, valued at $2,000, is named in honor of the late former principal of Cy-Fair High School. Drew Tobler won the “Tommy Marshall Memorial” scholarship, awarded to a football player who exemplifies the characteristics that Coach Marshall valued. The scholarship, valued at $2,000, is named in honor of the long-time teacher and football coach and has been funded by the Marshall family each year since 2003. Mitchell Riley won the “Ken Pridgeon Memorial” scholarship, awarded to the scholar athlete with the highest GPA. The scholarship, valued at $2,000, is named in honor of the former Cy-Fair head coach and CFISD’s first athletic director. Additionally, 10 Cy-Fair senior athletes each won $1,000 Cy-Fair Athletic Booster Club Scholarships: Shannon Berg, Texas Tech University; Chandler Cooney, Texas State University; Lauren Gilbert, Texas A&M University; Will Lauterbach, University of Oklahoma; Sophia Newton; Destin Ray, Texas A&M University; Pablo Salinas, University of Houston; Cole Thompson, Texas A&M University; Jamie Wall, Texas A&M University; and Amber Lane.
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Avery Barbisch and Executive Director Stephen Novotny with Travis Chaffin artwork.
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Langham Creek baseball players hold up a banner congratulating head coach Armando Sedeño on his 500th career win, while the veteran coach holds up a crystal plaque commemorating his milestone.
LANGHAM CREEK BASEBALL COACH REACHES 500-WIN MILESTONE Langham Creek High School head baseball coach Armando Sedeño achieved his 500th career victory in a 3-2 win over Cypress Creek High School on April 25 at Lobo Field. The win also secured sole possession of the District 17-5A championship for the Lobos, who finished the regular season with a 24-3 record and top-5 ranking in the state of Texas. “I am just so happy for the community and the school,” said Sedeño. “I think that’s what I’m feeling.” While entering the season with 476 victories, Sedeño was skeptical about reaching the 500 mark. “At the beginning of the season I didn’t think there was any way,” he said. “I knew it was there, but I knew we would have to have a heck of a year. And we did.” The Lobos won the regular season finale in dramatic fashion, with junior John Michael Sopher hitting a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Langham Creek the narrow 3-2 win. The players mobbed on the field, and afterward Langham Creek athletic coordinator Todd Thompson presented Sedeño with a crystal plaque commemorating his 500 career wins. Senior left-handed pitcher Aaron Fletcher, who will play for the University of Houston next year, tossed 17 strikeouts in the district-clinching performance. A Lubbock High School graduate, Sedeño’s coaching career began in Victoria ISD, and after stints at Brownfield and Spring Westfield high schools, he was named Langham Creek head coach in 1990. Since joining the Lobos, Sedeño has notched 20 playoff appearances and coached more than 130 players who have received college baseball scholarships.
HAMILTON STUDENT WINS SECOND YOU BE THE CHEMIST EVENT - Hamilton Middle School eighth-grade student Amar Moturu won his second consecutive statewide You Be the Chemist challenge, held April 26 at the University of Houston. The You Be the Chemist challenge is a fun and innovative academic competition that engages students in learning with their peers and community about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries and laboratory safety. Moturu advanced to the state competition after winning his third consecutive regional competition in February. Hamilton eighth-grade student Cameron Kramr was the second runner-up in the state competition. “I’m so proud of the independent efforts of both of these exceptional students,” said Mary Patterson, Hamilton science campus content instructional strategist. “Amar and Cameron are both involved in many extracurricular activities and yet they still find time to prepare for this high level of competition. They truly exemplify the Portrait of a CFISD Student.” Patterson will travel with Moturu to the 2014 National Challenge on June 23 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.
Judges from TAPPS Art Leadership and the Universityof Mary Hardin-Baylor chose CCS junior Avery Barbisch‘s colored drawing portrait of fallen Warrior Travis Chaffin who went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2013. Avery’s piece is featured in the 2014 TAPPS Showcase of Excellence, which is an event that features select awardwinning works of art from the TAPPS state meet. Artwork will be on display at the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts on the Mary Hardin-Baylor campus through June 27, 2014. In addition, there will be a special reception honoring Avery and her fellow artists on June 27 at 1 p.m. at the Baugh Center in Belton, Texas. K-12 students brought home the gold and Best of Show at the ACSI Art Festival. Elementary – six young artists earned gold medals at this year’s art festival: Riley Chelette, Ryan Fisk, Brayden Stovall, Avery Utley, Abigail Sanders and Abby Young. Middle School – sixth grader Jillian Welch earned a gold medal in the middle school painting division. High School – junior Avery Barbisch was awarded Best of Show in the high school color drawing division and the following students earned gold medals: Christopher McKnight (Graphic Design); Lauren Cater (Mixed Media); Hannah Gould (Painting); Venessa Moreira (Sculpture). Sophomore Jordon Coates won first place and a prize of $1,000 and sixth grader Jillian Welch won Jurors' Selection in the middle school division. In addition, five students were recognized as finalists and 13 artists received special awards.
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Cypress Woods junior Shelby Richey created chocolate-covered cherry cupcakes for the third annual HEAT State Cupcake Battle.
CYPRESS WOODS STUDENT WINS AWARD IN CUPCAKE BATTLE Cypress Woods High School junior Shelby Richey won the Best Appearance award in the third annual Hospitality Educators Association of Texas (HEAT) State Cupcake Battle, held April 21-22 in Allen. Richey baked and decorated one dozen chocolate-covered cherry cupcakes in an allotted time period, which were tasted and critiqued by a team of judges from the hospitality industry. Richey made chocolate-covered cherry cupcakes for the competition.
after a disappointing round is an extremely difficult task. His composure was at the top of the charts.” Maddox, who will retire at the end of the school year after a 39-year coaching career, said Greenspoon’s level of character and determination is rare. “His performance on Tuesday is probably the best I have personally been a part of in my coaching career,” Maddox said. “If I had to pick how my last coaching event would go, this one was close to perfect. As far as Jake goes, he is one of the kids I will always remember. He carries himself with class and confidence on and off the course.” CFISD’s other state qualifier, Cypress Ranch golfer Kyle Hogan, shot a two-round score of 158 (79-79). “I’m very proud of Kyle and what he has accomplished in the season,” said Cypress Ranch golf coach Andrew Shanle. “The twoday performance was not what we expected, but the lessons learned will assist in Kyle’s development as we move forward. I’m happy to have him for another two years and I know the rest of our kids will benefit from his experience on the big stage.”
JERSEY VILLAGE GOLFER PLACES IN TOP 10 AT STATE TOURNAMENT Jersey Village High School golfer Jake Greenspoon shot a two-round score of 144 (77-67) to tie for seventh place overall in the UIL Golf State Championships April 28-29 at Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin. “Jake showed fight coming back from his 77 to shoot the low single-day round of the tournament,” said Jersey Village golf coach Mike Maddox. “Coming back on day two
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Cy-Fair sophomore students (l-r) Shivam Mistry, Hansen Qin, David Yuan and Sukriti Ghose join computer science teacher Santiago Morales in celebrating their first-place win.\
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Jersey Village golfer Jake Greenspoon celebrates his seventh-place showing at the state tournament with his parents, Alice and Michael.
the scholarship funds, Robinson will have access to GMS programs and activities to use as resource, assist with his development as a leader and connect to the Gates Scholar community.
Ridge High School senior Chris Robinson was one of 1,000 students nationwide named to the Gates Millennium Scholar Class of 2014, earning a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of his choice.The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, established in 1999, was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Robinson, who was chosen from among 52,000 students nationwide who applied, will attend Harvard University in the fall. “The staff at Cypress Ridge High School is very proud of Chris Robinson being the first Ram to receive the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship,” said Cypress Ridge principal Stephanie Meshell. “Chris’ accomplishment is a great example of how hard work and setting goals brings success. He is a great role model for all of our students!” In addition to
Fair High School robotics team placed first in the Advanced Inventions category of the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) State Robotics Contest, held April 12 at Deer Park High School South. Sophomore team members David Yuan, Hansen Qin, Sukriti Ghose and Shivam Mistry scored 98.5 out of 100 points in the competition, during which they applied critical thinking and problem-solving to real situations in a collaborative environment to create an open-ended invention. The students created the invention “RoboAid,” a robotic prototype capable of reaching earthquake victims before heavy equipment can be deployed, thereby potentially saving many lives with a simple yet ingenious implementation of machine kinetics, Android and LEGO Mindstorms programming. They presented their invention to two separate panels of judges, who scored them on the design, marketing and implementation of their invention. “A robotics state championship is hard to achieve on the first try, but our students made it look easy,” said computer science teacher Santiago Morales. “We are extremely proud of David, Hansen, Sukriti and Shivam for their dedication, professionalism and ingenuity as they successfully represented Cy-Fair High School, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Region 4 in this prestigious and challenging event.”
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CFISD students won MD Anderson scholarships after submitting projects that raised awareness for the need for blood donors specifically targeted to high school students. Pictured, from left, are Cypress Creek students Dalena Nguyen and Nancy Salinas Moreno; and Langham Creek students Julian Ybarra, Lauren Jones and Saskia van Adrichem.
STUDENTS EARN MD ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLOOD DONATION PROJECTS - Five CFISD students were awarded scholarships through the MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank High School Scholarship Program during an awards ceremony at MD Anderson. The students were challenged to submit projects that raised awareness and educated the public about the importance of donating blood for cancer patients, helping the hospital in its mission of Making Cancer History. Students were required to be graduating seniors with a 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale and be in good standing with school administration. Projects were evaluated and scored by an independent committee, and points were awarded for creativity, content and persuasiveness. Langham Creek High School student Lauren Jones won the runner-up award and received a $2,500 scholarship. The following students also received scholarships: Dalena Nguyen, Cypress Creek, $1,000; Saskia van Adrichem, Langham Creek, $1,000; Nancy Salinas, Cypress Creek, $500; and Julian Ybarra, Langham Creek, $500. “These students have truly made a difference by promoting the need for lifelong blood donors,” said Cathy Trocquet, Cypress Creek health science technology education teacher.
The Cypress Creek High School girls’ water polo team placed second in the state at the TISCA State Tournament.
CREEK GIRLS PLACE SECOND IN STATE WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIP - The Cypress Creek High School girls’ water polo team placed second in the state at the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) Water Polo High School State Championship, held May 2-3 at the UT Swim Center in Austin. The Cougars were led by First Team All-State senior Annie Eubanks and Second Team AllState freshman Sydney Coachman. “What an amazing weekend. The girls played like a team and played hard,” said Cypress Creek coach Jeff Chandler. “I am very proud of the girls and the great improvement they all have made this year.” Jersey Village High School senior Kayla Allen also made Second Team All-State. CFISD’s Honorable Mention All-State girls were Jersey Village junior Jenny Cary and Cypress Creek senior Maddie Dixon and sophomore Whitney Dore.
Andrew Cordova
JERSEY VILLAGE STUDENT’S DOCUMENTARY MAKES UIL FILM FESTIVAL FINALS - Jersey Village High School senior Andrew Cordova was a topsix finalist in the Division 2 Documentary category of the UIL Young Filmmakers Festival, held at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Cordova’s documentary, “Gridiron Primetime: Part I: A New Beginning,” qualified for the finals from among 17 semifinalist documentaries. Cordova put approximately 80 hours into the three-part documentary, which chronicles the 2013 Jersey Village Falcon football season. Part II of the documentary, “Relapse,” is also featured on YouTube. Part III will be unveiled at the JVTV Film and Music Showcase in late May. “I am so proud of Andrew,” said CFTV director Cindy Stoker. “‘Gridiron Primetime’ has been his vision since the beginning of the school year. He did a fantastic job of showing how a team and coaches can rebuild their football program. The amount of detail, hard work and pure creativity that went into this project is unbelievable.” Jersey Village head football coach David Snokhous said he was impressed with the quality of both Cordova and his documentary. “Number one, Andrew is an awesome kid, and he did an incredible job on the film, Snokhous said. “From the quality to the content, it was fantastic throughout. Cindy does a great job with her students, and Andrew certainly has a bright future.” Cypress Ranch High School was one of 28 semifinalists in the Division 2 Narrative category for its narrative titled “Emily.” The film was created by Cheryl Bradford’s theater film class. It was written and directed by Kwaku El, featuring cinematography and editing by Cameron Bishop. The lead actor was Cason Day and the lead actress was Meagan Knight, with Meredith Ball in a supporting role. CY-FAIR LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JUNE 2014
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THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN BRAND By Fred Collins These two pieces of paper tell a significant story of how business was conducted in that era.
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arhartt is a well-known brand of clothing worn at construction sites, in the oil patch, and on most farms and ranches. It is considered the best work wear for people that make living outdoors. The company was born in Detroit in 1889 and has strong ties with union workers and American-made products. It is still operated as a private company by descendants of the founder and is still has manufacturing factories in Detroit, as well as Mexican factories. It is common attire for those campaigning for or speaking from political positions. During campaign season it may be donned by many candidates of both parties. It was a favorite attire of Presidential candidate John Kerry. Governor Perry often appears in a Carhartt jacket.Former President Bush may be the all-time Carhartt model. He seemed to have more jacket colors than even the current catalogue. But how did this brand become so widespread and so “American”? The invoices and papers from the Juergen Store in Cypress Top Park provide a clue. The store operated during the late 19th century and most of the 20th century. The letter and flyer pictured here illustrate how Mr. Carhartt managed to get his products distributed nationally. While the bill is for only $82, that was a substantial amount of
money in 1914. The average annual income was just over $600; likely much less in Texas. Mr. Carhartt saw the importance of getting even a small community store to carry his product, even if he had to finance it himself at considerable risk. These two pieces of paper tell a significant story of how business was conducted in that era. It also shows how thorough and diligent these “brand makers” were in pursuing their business with attention to detail and to each potential and resulting customer. The Juergen store has thousands of invoices and many tell stories of how Americans conducted business during the golden era of national brand development. The period also saw drastic changes in the market place as America moved from a horse powered, rural farming society into an urban, internal combustion engine driven manufacturing and service industry society. If you would like to learn more about American, Texas or Cypress history, please visit Commissioner Steve Radack’s Cypress Top Historic Park at 26026 Old Hempstead Highway. The park is open daily from dawn to 7 p.m. The museum buildings are open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To arrange a special tour, you can contact the park at cypresstop@hctx.net or 281-357-5324. The Park is home to the Cypress Historical Society. The Society is housed in the California Poppy yellow train depot in the back of the park. Their hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. They have a treasure-trove of genealogy information as well as historical information for the greater Cypress area. You can contact them at cypresshistoricalsociety@att.net or 281-758-0083. l
Historical facts courtesy of Cypress Top Historic Park Collection & Cypress Historical Society: Preserving Cypress History for Posterity. 72
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