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by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Three-Eleven isn’t just a rock band from the 1990’s. It’s the phone number that approximately 45 Timbergrove Manor Civic Club and Super Neighborhood 14 Council members were encouraged to call if they smell an odor coming from the City of Houston’s Chemical Feed Station at 11th Street and Bryce. “Every time you smell it, we want to know about it,” said Denny Fegan, a Timbergrove board member who is leading the project against the stench. Fegan shared the information during the Club’s regular meeting on March 12 at Lazybrook Baptist Church.
One resident at the meeting described the smell of Hydrogen Sulfide fermentation as “utterly inexcusable,” an opinion that many of his neighbors surely shared. “It’s not a health hazard, but it can damage property values,” Fegan said. But there is a solution, according to Fegan, a retired Mechanical Engineer who is working closely with the City to alleviate the foul smell. Jason Iken, the City’s senior assistant director of Wastewater Operations, spoke to the Club, answered questions and addressed concerns on March 12. He urged the residents to dial ‘311’, which is the City’s Public Works number. The odor complaints will go into a database, and the residents will receive a case number. Iken said calling that number
is crucial, even if the resident has voiced their concerns with a city employee. In the 1970’s, sewer systems could use heavy metals, which took away the smell. But that option was taken away due to the federal Clean Water Act of 1972, Iken said. The plant began as a lifting station more than 30 years ago, but in the early 1990’s – due to improved technology – it became a chemical feed station. The smell, however, persisted. The sewer plant produces 50 parts per million and has two “bioscrubbers” that alleviate the smell of raw sewage. “The smell is intermittent because when the scrubber is doing it’s job, you
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Jason Iken, the City of Houston’s senior assistant director of Wastewater Operations, addressed the issue of odor abatement. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)
The Toughest Game Dehn rescued by sister and football field
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motions were running high on the first Saturday of last November with both Reagan and archrival, Waltrip, sharing a Homecoming game. Things weren’t going the way the Bulldogs had hoped as they trailed 22-0 in the second quarter. That’s when Reagan senior alldistrict wide receiver Joseph Dehn sparked a competitive spirit in the hearts of his teammates. “Everybody was out of self-esteem,” Bulldogs freshman quarterback Shane Johnson said. “He gave a big halftime speech, brought everybody in it, and we came back and won (34-29). He believed in us and was real positive.” Reagan head football coach Stephen Dixon said the 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior usually led by example, rather than vocally, so it was a big deal when he fired up his teammates. “I didn’t have to say too much,” Dixon said. “He’s a tremendous kid, a tremendous asset.” But overcoming a double-digit deficit in a football game or leading Reagan to its best gridiron success since the 1950’s pales in comparison to the real life challenges the 18-year-old Dehn has overcome during his life. He’s kept a positive attitude through it all and plans on studying Physical Therapy in the fall at Florida International University in Miami. Dehn, who caught 27 passes for 342 yards and three Reagan High senior wide receiver Joseph Dehn, right, and his sister/legal guardian, Houston Police touchdowns last fall, plans on walking on to the football team at Department officer Monica Marsh, have worked together to ensure his success. Dehn moved to Houston
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two years ago and plans on studying Physical Therapy and playing football at Florida International University in Miami. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)
Houston ISD is investigating claims that former Waltrip High principal Steve Siebenaler borrowed thousands of dollars from employees, not always paying back the loans, The Leader has learned. In district documents provided to The Leader through a Texas Open Records Act request, it is clear that HISD launched its probe in response to rampant rumors, more than two weeks before Siebenaler, 50 years old and a 26-year employee of HISD, resigned because of “personal reasons,” Steve Siebenaler effective March 15. He had led Waltrip since 2003, and his reported salary in 2012 was $116,300. That resignation came on Feb. 25, but the first interview reflected in the investigation documents took place on Feb. 7. After that interview, conducted at Waltrip, Chief High School Officer Orlando Riddick wrote in a follow-up memo that an employee reported loaning the boss thousands of dollars “because he was in a pinch and needed help,” and that only about half of the money was paid back. Another subject, interviewed at HISD headquarters on Feb. 11, reported giving Siebenaler $500 on three different occasions, money that was paid back, according to Riddick’s written account. When asked by Riddick if the requests for loans had become an “ongoing concern,” Riddick recorded that the lender said, “I told him he did not need to come
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Everybody else is doing it: The Oakie Shake by Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Some knew what the Harlem Shake was and some were in the dark, but everyone was game. Nearly 50 Oak Forest residents came out to Oak Forest Park on Sunday to hang out with fellow Oakies and recreate the phenomenon. “I didn’t know what it was a week ago,” said Amy Schendel who an-
swered the call to participate after she saw the notice on the Oak Forest Association’s Facebook page. Chris Lombardo came prepared with the giant purple alien mask his mom bought him from QVC some years ago. Erin Maxwell was dressed as Robin, complete with fire engine red disco boots. Nora Loera, the public relations committee chair of the Oak Forest Homeowners Association (OFHA),
put the call out for the gathering at the last meeting as well as on Facebook, NextDoor and as an Oakie Alert e-mail. “We just wanted to get people together to have fun and meet some neighbors,” she said. The Oak Forest version of the Harlem Shake is similar to one that has been circulating on You Tube since
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Oak Forest residents brought their game faces to their own Harlem Shake. (Photo by Betsy Denson)
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8 units destroyed in blaze public information officer Jay Evans, but one firefighter was taken to the hospital for dehydration and was quickly released. “People were home, but everybody got out,� Evans said.
by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Crystal Perez won’t ever forget the phone call that may have saved her life on Monday night. Perez is one of the tenants at the Woods on La Monte Apartments (4800 La Monte, Building 6) that had an apartment damaged in a fire at 8 p.m. Monday. “Nobody came to my door,� Perez said. “I had to duck to get out. There was smoke everywhere. I feel fortunate that my friend called me when she called me. I’d come home from work and was about to take a nap.� No one was injured or killed in the blaze that damaged 16 units, according to Houston Fire Department
The cause of the fire is unknown and an arson investigation – as required by standard procedure – is underway, said Evans. Eight apartments were heavily damaged while eight others suffered smoke and water damage. Property supervisor Tina Martin said The American Red Cross was contacted on Monday night, and they’ve been providing food and clothes to the tenants affected by the fire. Construction crews, along with
fellow residents, are assisting the tenants in moving their belongings. The tenants are being relocated to other apartments on the property. “We don’t have units on hand, and some of them are units that people just moved out of,� Martin said. “Within the next two days, they’re getting cleaned, replaced and will be up to par.� Residents of four units lost everything, according to Martin.
No one was injured or killed, but 16 units of The Woods on La Monte Apartments were damaged during a ďŹ re at 8 p.m. Monday. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)
One of those residents is Rosanna Chavez. “Everything caved in,� Chavez said. “I lost everything. My brother came running, and he was able to salvage a TV (but that was it). I lost all of my clothes and my bedroom set.�
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Salmex Auto, 1819 North Shepherd, is on the market after 24 years at its current location.
Car lots turning into hot spots by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com The North Shepherd corridor has been synonymous with used car dealerships for many years, but that may be changing according to one local real estate developer. “I think the high taxes are displacing the car lots,� said Bryan Danna, the principal of the Venture Commercial brokerage firm. “There’s now a higher and better use for that corridor.� Danna has developed the majority of real estate on White Oak, Lola’s on 11th and Yale, on 34th Street and Shepherd, among other areas. He buys dilapidated buildings “and brings the building back to its original condition.� One of his newest projects is an 8,000 square foot building at 19th and Shepherd. The site was a grocery store in the 1950’s called Baby Giant and subsequently became a used car lot under
various owners over the years. Danna bought the 32,000 square feet of land in September and is restoring the look of the property from the 1950’s. “We’re bringing it back to life, adding some modern twists,� said Danna, a Timbergrove resident. The property will feature businesses such as restaurants and a hair salon. Fat Cats, an Ice Cream parlor, recently signed its lease to be among the first tenants in the property, which Danna hopes to have open by the summer. “The demand is very high,� he said of the property. Salmex Auto, which has been at 1819 North Shepherd for the past 24 years, is on the market. The owner could not be reached but a Salmex employee said the owners want to move the lot to another location.
Public input sought on mobility studies The city of Houston will hold two meetings next week to listen to public input on mobility in the Heights and northwest areas – seeking to improve all forms of moving about including driving, bicycling and walking. Ongoing mobility studies by the city seek to identify existing
issues and challenges in these neighborhoods in order to promote better mobility choices through near and long range improvements. The Heights-Northside meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 26 at Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd. Study boundaries include U.S. 59, 610 and I-10.
The Northwest study meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m. March 27 at Candlelight Community Center, 1520 Candlelight. Boundaries for that study are I-45, U.S 290, Beltway 8 and Loop 610. For information about City Mobility Planning, email Mobility. Planning@houstontx.gov
On Friday March 15, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 responded to five Burglaries of Motor Vehicles in Shepherd Park Plaza, a contract neighborhood for the Constable’s office. There were three suspects in an unknown color Chevy Trailblazer that approached several vehicles and when they found them unlocked would enter them and take miscellaneous items. The vehicle was said to have non-working headlights and tail lights. On Wednesday March 13, 2013 there was another Motor Vehicle Burglary in the neighborhood in which a pistol was stolen from the vehicle. Please be on the lookout for this vehicle and report any suspicious activity as quickly as possible. Most of these offenses are crimes of opportunity. Residents need to be aware and make sure vehicles and doors are kept secured. You can also view alerts like this at the Constable’s website at: http://www. pct1constable.net
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, CAV RACI US It’s not easy being a green restauranteur by Charlotte Aguilar charlotte@theleadernews.com
Lupe Tortilla 1511 Shepherd Drive www.lupetortilla.com Starters: $5.99-$10.95 Mains: $9.95-$17.95 Fajitas: $15.95-$46.95 Kid Friendly: It’s in The Bomber’s Top 5 LE’s Favorite: Beef y Chicken Fajitas
Review: Lupe Tortilla gets the little things When I’ve got Mexican on my mind, it’s difficult to find fascination in a franchise, let alone one clustered in The Heights’ crowded south Shepherd restaurant corridor. North Houston is fraught with charming, inviting and spectacular independent Mexican restaurants, so the prospect of spending a bright weekend evening at Lupe Tortilla is not high on Leader Eater’s culinary priority list. But there has to be motive behind the madness that is a Friday night at Lupe Tortilla on Shepherd, right? Why else would people squeeze their cars into every last square inch of available parking south of I-10 between Shepherd and Durham, take up every table on the covered and uncovered patio and dole over almost $40 for a steaming skillet of fajita meat that is as common as cowboy boots during the rodeo? Sure, I’ve spent a handful of forgettable nights at one of Houston’s busiest Tex-Mex emporiums, but I needed to figure out why every time I passed by the place it looked as if it had just opened and fajitas are the hottest new craze in cuisine. So, I took the family. And Leader Eater found two reasons for LT’s success. First, Tex-Mex is probably the most appealing fare out there for kids. Chips and dips and cheese and dishes best enjoyed with your hands are perfect for The Bomber (my 5-year-old going on 15). Throw in a couple of crayons and a reasonably compelling coloring sheet, and Lupe Tortilla doesn’t need the kid-gripping gimmicks that typically have parents running the other way. Secondly, if anyone has read this space for local eating appreciation you’ll know that food at the margins – the Po-Boy’s bread, the brisket’s side dishes, etc. – that really sets restaurants apart for me. And Lupe Tortilla
OKRA is not just a food The Thirsty Explorer recently visited The Original OKRA Charity Saloon, which donates 100 percent of the bar’s proceeds to a different Houston-based organization or social cause each month. And even though its downtown location is outside the Thirsty Explorer’s designated territory, OKRA’s unique mission and support of Leader-area causes got our attention. OKRA stands for Organized Kollaboration on Restaurant Affairs, whose mission is to plant five seeds that cultivate the relationship between vibrant food cultures and local communities. The Thirsty Explorer sampled the Poison Girl Panini over a couple of cocktails while learning about the five seeds of OKRA’s mission: 1) Foster a general appreciation of food culture through education, innovation and diversity. 2) Demonstrate the responsibilities local businesses have to their communities to pursue philanthropic efforts. 3) Promote progressive industry standards in the areas of hospitality, product selection and labor. 4) Establish a political identity that represents the interests of independent businesses in our industry, including restaurants, bars, food trucks,
shines in this territory, no easy task competing in the city’s most pervasive restaurant genre. Everyone shuttles out a basket of tortilla chips and salsa. But it’s what is in those scooping-sized ramekins that leaves the lasting impression. Fans of Lupe Tortilla tout the addictiveness of the frijoles al charra, and this beginner bean dish is the real deal. The chubbiness of the charra beans and flamboyance of the bacon broth made me want to quit tomato-based salsa altogether. But my chips kept finding their way into Lupe Tortilla’s sassy-tasting salsa, making these two the George Strait and Martina McBride of salsa. Taking tortilla dunking to a fine art, Lupe Tortilla goes beyond the simple Chile Con Queso with an authentic offering of Queso Flameado. Although our order probably was a little heavy on the flameado, the ample-bodied asadero and chorizo flavors made us overlook the sturdiness of the cheese (once it was pried out of the dish and onto the tortillas). I was determined to take Lupe’s greatest hits for a spin, and had a few of the crew try margaritas while ordering a pound of chicken and beef fajitas, a dish that they boast is the best in the world. Again it was the subtleties within these dishes that were most appealing. The sought-after specialty drinks use a lime juice that is all smooth tart with none of the syrupy tang. The hissing plate of fajita meat and supporting fixin’s certainly has its rivals in this city. But, typically a corn tortilla man myself, Lupe’s floured version has a depth to its freshness that pushes the ingredients to overachievement once they get inside its grip. Now, if only the parking had such enjoyable simplicity, Lupe Tortilla’s on Shepherd would be Leader Eater’s new favorite franchise.
Thirsty Explorer producers, and purveyors. 5) Advocate responsible urban development. This unusual approach earned OKRA a tongue-in-cheek mention and a finger-wag from the Comedy Network’s Stephen Colbert, who dubbed it “drunk donating.” The Houston Area Women’s Center ended up being the month’s most voted-for charity, its admirable efforts going toward helping those affected by domestic violence to rebuild their lives. And 2nd Cup had the public’s awareness of its mission heightened. To participate in charity fundraising by having a drink, visit The Original OKRA Charity Saloon at 924 Congress, which is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day with $3 well drinks, $3 beers and $5 wines. Paninis, fries, cookies and other small bites are available until midnight daily. For more information about OKRA, visit http://www.friedokra.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter @OKRAFried.
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Community garden feeding needy Community gardens serve many purposes, and Leader reader August Galiano has this nice vignette about one helping to feed the needy in which his wife, Beth, is a driving force: “For 20 years Beth Galiano has delivered
Two of the varieties of tomatoes grown in the Garden Oaks community garden and donated to the needy. (Submitted photo) fresh, organically grown vegetables to local food pantries. These are vegetables grown in the garden on Alba between Sue Barnett and Chamboard, just north of West 43rd Street. It is a joint project of Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park Plaza. “The vegetables are supplied at no cost to St. Rose of Lima Church and other local food pantries and distributed to needy families. Ed de Alba (Garden Oaks) and Beth Galiano (Shepherd Park Plaza) donate operating expenses for the garden. “The garden was started by Garden Oaks resident Jan Koenig on a lot that had once been the location of a water storage facility owned by the City of Houston. “When Koenig moved from the area, Galiano, a Harris County Master Gardner, took over managing the garden. She is currently being asssisted by Caroline Stender, Franz Vander Henst, Chuck and Jeanette Blesener, Gus and Corinne Opperman, Tim and Debbie Elliott.
Easter eggs for locavores With Easter – and egg coloring – just around the corner, it’s a good time to consider breaking out of the shell of using store-bought white eggs and tablet or liquid dyes.
BLUE: Boil 1 c. chopped red cabbage in 2 c. water and add 1 T. vinegar. Strain out cabbage and cool to room temperature. RED: Add 2 T. vinegar to 2 c. room temperature pomegranate juice. Bring to boil and cool to room temperature before coloring. PALE RED-ORANGE: Add 2 T. paprika and 2 T. vinegar to 1 c. boiling water. Cool to room temperature. PINK: Add 1 small beet, cut into chunks, plus 2 T. vinegar to 2 c. boiling water. Let cool to room temperature and remove beets before coloring. PURPLE: Add 2 T. vinegar to 2 c. room temperature grape juice. Bring to boil and cool to room temperature before coloring. BROWN: A small pot of strong coffee, cooled down, is a perfect dye. YELLOW: Add 1 T powdered turmeric and 2 T. vinegar to 2 c. boiling water. Cool before dyeing.
Leader Nibbles The Ash Bash will donate portion of their proceeds to a fund set up in his name at Texas Children’s Hospital. The week will kick off March 25 at Liberty Station, 2101 Washington Ave., with Petrol Station, 985 Wakefield Drive, hosting a “warmup party” on March 29, and the concluding event – an all-day blowout featuring live music and food at Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, on March 30. Other events will be held downtown and in Sugar Land. For more, visit Cottonwood’s Facebook page.
Spaghetti Western, the sequel The owners of Spaghetti Western Italian Cafe announced they’re opening a second location at 1951 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. The new location is targeted to open in June and will have the same food and drinks as the original Spaghetti Western at 1608 Shepherd, which has been in business for 12 years. That menu features pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches with a full bar and a wide selection of draft and bottled beers.
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Heights brewery clears another hurdle The Houston Planning & Development Commission approved the site plan and variance for the long-suffering Town in City Brewing Company, trying to open ASAP on Cavalcade in the Heights. At issue had been the distance of the setback and how much parking was required. The final agreement has now allowed the brewing company its 15-foot setback, which means it can include a pedestrian plaza with parking for bicycles, along with green paver walkways to the garden and hospitality room. The commission also agreed that the facility is a manufacturer, not a restaurant, which lowered the number of required parking spaces. The updated site plan can be viewed at http://townincitybrewing.com/blog.html
Spaghetti Western, with one restaurant located in the Heights off Shepherd Drive, will open a second restaurant on West T.C. Jester.
Craft beer sites team up to honor late supporter A group of clubs known as purveyors of craft beers have teamed up to honor a Houston craft beer pioneer. Ash Rowell was gunned down in the doorway of his Museum District home on Feb. 1 with his family present in what remains an unsolved case. All next week, events dubbed
Table 19, 632 W. 19th St. in the Heights, has embraced the chicken-and-waffles craze. The homestyle eatery has added the item to its weekend menu, featured with two eggs for $12. Table 19 also serves up waffles with berries and cream, and other items such as shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, and eggs Benedict as weekend indulgences.
MAM’s return is sure sign of spring MAM’s House of Ice, which bills itself “Houston’s Original Snoball Stand,” serving up New Orleans-style icy treats, has reopened for the season, just in time for this week’s record high temperatures. It’s located in the Heights on the corner of 20th and Rutland. To learn more or book MAM’s for an event, go to www.mamshouseofice. com.
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There was great excitement when Morgan Weber and Ryan Pera, owners of locavore mecca Revival Market, announced they were opening Coltivare nearby on White Oak in the Heights. An important feature of the Italian-American neighborhood eatery they envisioned was a 3,000 square foot vegetable garden outside, providing a nice garden-to-plate freshness to the produce and herbs. Now the pair has taken to social media, trying to show support for the concept with Houston planners, who see parking as the best use for the space. Coltivare has leased two lots adjacent to a warehouse across the street that they say have been used as parking since the 1950s, hoping to satisfy the city’s requirements. “In a perfect world, we would love for you to inundate their emails with a quick note saying you support our variance to utilize existing parking, rather than turn one of the few green-spaces the community has, into another ugly parking lot,” Weber and Pera write in their Facebook post. They suggest writing planner Dipti Mathur at Dipti.Mathur@houstontx.gov to voice support, and are also asking for a visible presence at the Planning Commission hearing to consider their variance at 2:30 p.m. March 28 at 900 Bagby St. To see more on the issue, visit the Revival Market Facebook page.
Buying fresh eggs from local farmer’s markets may mean you don’t need to color at all. Eggs frequently come from a variety of hens, each producing different colored shells – pale pink, peachy, bluish and green. These lend themselves to simple artistry with colored pens or decoration with stick-ons or fabric. For colors to dye for, try boiling fruits and vegetables and dunking the eggs just as you would with the packaged coloring products. Soaking in the refrigerator overnight produces deep, jewel-like tones. As with regular dyes, be careful of getting on skin and clothing. Use spoons or wire egg holders, and be sure to wear an old T-shirt (that might turn out to develop an interesting design during the coloring process). Here are some common coloring suggestions that should give youngsters a new perspective on common items around the kitchen and garden:
Greetings, art lovers. Get out your comfortable shoes because we are in the middle of festival season. There’s no time for chit-chat this week – let’s just dive right in. Here’s what’s on my radar for the next few weeks, with my comments following each event. Let’s start in the Heights with the 19th Street merchants on Friday evening, March 22, from 610 p.m. Aptly titled, “All Fired Up,” dozens of businesses will host mini exhibitions as part of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, in town for its 47th Annual National Convention. 18 Hands Gallery, 249-B W. 19th Street is at the center of attention with this event. If you can’t make opening night, activities and exhibits continue through the 26th. Visit http://18handsgallery.com for details. All weekend - Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park. You must use the shuttle service as there is no onsite parking. Check the website for details http://www. bayoucityartfestival.com. Saturday March 23 Houston Re-Market: March to the Beat of a Different Drum! 4302 Harrisburg, Houston, Texas 77003
11 A.M. - 4 P.M. www.houstonremarket.com. I’ve yet to make it out to the new location for this market. What I do know is that some awesome artists attend, and founders Mike and Paloma have passion and vision. Check them out. East End S t u d i o Gallery & Bohemeo’s Mitch Cohen are excited Arts Columnist to kick off their first monthly “East End Arts Market.” 708 Telephone Road, Suite C, from 12 - 5 p.m. For details: http://www.eestudiogallery. com/. This space has had some of the most incredible art shows, do not let the location fool you. This is a short drive from the Heights, too. Lizbeth Ortiz, artist and brain behind all of EESG, events tells me this market will be under cover of the Bohemeo’s patio. Bonnie Blue, Art of Women Event, Talento Bilingüe de Houston 333 S. Jensen, 5-10 p.m. Featured
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artist Bonnie Blue, with music by Robin Kirby. You’ve likely seen Bonnie’s art. She paints everything from river rocks to cowboy boots, and she has the most conspicuous art car out there, too, titled the Women That Rock Art Car. http:// www.womenthatrocks.com. March 29 to April 6 Kiki Neumann Creations, at Round Top Antique Show, La Bahia on FM 237, one mile off 290 west on FM 237 Round Top Texas March 29 -April 6, every day until 6 p.m. This is Folk Artist Kiki Neumann’s 26th time to blend primitive antiques, junky good street cast offs and her own special blend of handmade folk art. Kiki is everyone’s favorite, I met her at my first art market in 2004 and have been amazed by her tenacity and energy ever since. If you get out to the Hill Country shows, find Kiki. Saturday, March 30: The Lone Star Bazaar, 300 Westheimer at Numbers Nightclub http://thelonestarbazaar.com. Haven’t been to this show yet, but I do know this show was inspired by the massively successful and popular Brooklyn Flea.
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ne of the things I love most about our area of this enormous town is that we have locally owned businesses that employ our neighbors and friends. The Leader is a locally owned business, and I’d guess that 80 percent of the businesses we interact with on a consistent basis have their roots within a 10-mile radius of our neighborhoods. There’s a Biblical passage written for people like me who write columns like this, and it says: “Let he without sin cast the first stone.” Let’s not consider this a stoning, but over the past few months, I’ve interacted with enough local businesses to understand something really important. Those who own or work at local businesses do not have corporate honchos from Wall Street looking down on us, sending directives about best practices and SOPs and ROIs and every other mind-numbing acronym you can imagine. Instead, we’re left to fend for ourselves, and I’ve often wondered if our local businesses couldn’t stand a little prodding when it comes to customer service. If I had to measure my time each week (and I do), I spend about 70 percent of
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I walked into one local business interested in their product and what they had to offer. As I asked a couple of questions and explained what I was looking for, they responded by handing me a pamphlet and telling me to let them know if I had any questions. Again, see ya. If someone walks into your store and shows an interest, I think our local businesses would fare much better if they’d take the time to get to know the folks who want to support them. That’s where the big boys have us beat. They do have honchos on Wall Street sending directives about customer service, and the reason they are big boys is because they’ve perfected the approach to customers like me. Another demise to local business happened when I walked into a dry cleaner in the area. This place was perfect, in terms of location. I drove by it on my way to work, and it was on the right side of the street. (You know how some places are close, but it’s too difficult to get in and out?) Well, I decided to take some clothes there one morning, and I was the only customer in the joint. They looked happy to see me, but it literally took 12 minutes for me to hand them my clothes, pay my bill and leave with a ticket. One
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seats, leaving the Dems with 55. Across the Rotunda in the Texas Senate, it’s 19 elephants and 12 donkeys. The odd thing is the Texas Republican Party is quite vulnerable, currently controlled by nothing but a small, vocal and well-heeled extremist group that has hijacked the party from those Republicans who want a decent and thoughtful political organization to support. Look who they have in their ranks: Rick Perry, our governor for life. He opposes gub-ment interference in our lives, like a law against texting while driving through elementary school zones, pollution controls and rapidfire guns designed for the military. But he supports the state controlling women’s reproductive systems and how gays can live their lives. Some would call that hypocritical. I call it smart politics. Our newest U.S. senator, Republican Ted Cruz, has taken only a couple to weeks to alienate his 99 colleagues, and he will be there for six more years, making sure Texas is ignored. This is the party that labeled Kay Bailey Hutchison and David Dewhurst “too liberal.” It’s the party of U.S. Rep David Stockman who suggested that the Clinton Administration staged the 1993 raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco to convince Congress that it should ban assault weapons. All of this and more led the left-wing Daily Kos to observe, “At some point we’re going to have to consider Texas a failed state.” Can’t the Dems beat them? No, because the Texas donkey is led by a bunch of incompetent nobodies. Will Rogers must have been thinking of Texas when he made
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Are yearbooks becoming obsolete? Quick, when was the last time you opened up the pages of your high school yearbook? If you’re like me, there’s a good chance that it’s just collecting dust on a bookshelf. Fifteen years ago, I graduated from high school and shortly thereafter, I watched the teen comedy hit, “Can’t Hardly Wait” in which the Melissa Joan Hart character loudly declared, “These are Memories Frozen in Time, People!” For a 33-year-old, I’m an old school kind of guy. I love reading books and don’t even own a Kindle. Sure, I have an extensive iTunes library, but I prefer counting down the days MICHAEL until my favorite album is S UDHALTER released, circling the date on the calendar and rushing down the store to hold it in my hands. When covering sporting events, I love sifting through media guides. That’s why I was surprised when a Houston Texans staffer handed me a flash drive media guide in 2009, just after they produced a relatively thick book in ’08. Nostalgia is nostalgia, but are Yearbooks worth it? Is the computer-savvy generation going to shell out close to $100 for a book that will sit on their shelves for the next decade or two? It’s tough to think that it should all go on a flash drive, which is so impersonal. With all of the misuse of Social Media by today’s youth, perhaps instead of a Yearbook class, students
Let’s pin the blame on the Donkey The worst job in the state must be head of the Texas Democratic Party. Some poor soul has that job, and it speaks volumes that almost no one knows who he or she is, where that person lives, works, votes and plays Lotto. But let us say that you got the slot. (Your politics aside, the position pays well and you need the money.) Your first task is to determine whatever happened to the Texas Democratic Party, which controlled the Lone Star State longer than the PRI ran Mexico or the Communist Party governed the Soviet Union. How did the mighty, monopolistic Texas Democrats fall so low, with prospects akin to purveyors of Esperanto and the metric system? How did the party of Sam Rayburn, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lloyd Bentsen and an overwhelming number of Texas voters become the underdogs, fighting for a place at the table and dismally settling for scraps? To change that situation, as head of the Texas Dems (we’ll shorten the Texas Democratic Party) you’ve got to figure out how to win votes while dealing with immigration, guns, abortion, UT refusing to play A&M and voter DNA. Are Latinos the key? How can you ever get them to vote? If Perry runs for President, can we afford his bodyguards? Who is Gilberto Hinojosa? I know we’re doing away with Saturday mail delivery, but why isn’t Travis’s letter from the Alamo on exhibit all the time? Can’t we open our beaches to everyone but members of the Texas Supreme Court? Next, let’s look at the political battleground, strewn with the corpses of Dem candidates. The ballots are more like the Tomb of the Unknown Lambs to Slaughter. Name one. How Republican is Texas? In 1976, Jimmy Carter became the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry Texas. Mitt Romney won the state by 17 percentage points, a 2-point improvement from John McCain’s 2008 effort. The GOP now holds 3,192 elected posts across Texas, up from about 2,400 four years ago. Texas Republicans own both of our U.S. Senate seats and twice as many U.S. House seats as the Dems – 24 to 12. Republicans hold every single elected state-wide office, and it’s been that way since – get this – 1993. In the Legislature, the GOP holds 95 House
thing our local businesses must understand about consumers is that we’re all in a hurry. Not saying that’s a good thing, but we have places to be. Your sales people should be sensitive to that, and it’s part of the reason I never visited that cleaners again. I could go on and on with more thoughts, but I’ll end with this: Gimmicks are cute and fun and all that stuff, but I think they all tire to your customers. Used car places (I know, I can’t get off of that) put flags all around their property. I’d imagine there was a time when those flags caught people’s attention. These days, they’re worn, dirty and pointless. The same, I think, goes for bells at check-out counters, intended to be rung when your “sales person” did a good job. I understand the concept, but if our sales people have to be congratulated for doing a good job with a gimmick like a bell, I’d say we’ve got things a little backwards. Maybe we should ring the bell for our customers, rather than them ringing it for us.
his oft-quoted observation, “I am not a member of any organized party -- I am a Democrat.” Can you imagine LBJ letting a sleaze like Tom DeLay come down from Washington – he wasn’t even a state lawmaker – and gerrymander Texas like a pizza cut with a chainsaw? Everyone knows Sam Rayburn was speaker of the U.S. House but don’t know that first he was speaker of the Texas House. Mister Sam would have tolerated the current House members’ shenanigans about one nanosecond. How often have we heard, from every Texas politician from John Connally to Phil Gramm to Rick Perry, “I didn’t leave the party, the party left me.”? The Lone Star State was once, shall we say, non-Republican. If money is the mother’s milk of politics, Texas is a wet nurse. Candidates from both parties and from all over America come here to raise money to be spent on campaigns in Oregon or Ohio. Texas is the ATM for the elephant and the donkey. But almost no funds are sent here from out of state because Texas is so red it has scarlet corpuscles. The Dems hope all of this will change with yet another stab at winning, or at least gaining respectability. Battleground Texas is coming to a moribund precinct near you. It is the latest effort to turn Texas into a blue state. Apparently having given up on local talent, some of President Obama’s top former staffers are arriving “to focus on grassroots mobilization that will make Texas a state that counts in local, state and national elections.” Good luck. Here is my final analysis, which you will find irrefutable: The Texas Republican Party didn’t skillfully hijack Texas with Karl Rove leading the way. Rather, the Texas Dems, totally clueless, became guided by total incompetents. As for the rest of us, take your pick: tone-deaf GOPers who spend more time on abortions than on education, with priorities far removed from those of most Texans, or Larry, Moe and Curly wondering why they keep losing. Oh, who is Gilberto Hinojosa? He’s head of the Texas Democratic Party. Party on, Gilbo. Ashby writes in at ashby2@comcast.net
should learn social media etiquette and its use for constructive purposes. This generation must learn that it’s much more than a tool to keep in contact with your friends. Kids post things thinking that only their friends will see it, whereas it’s viewable by the whole world. If used appropriately, they can use Social Media for business, educational or marketing purposes. Beyond Yearbooks, are reunions becoming obsolete in the wake of Social Media? I’ve not attended a reunion, but I imagine one of the main attractions to attending a reunion would be to catch up with people, see who’s changed and who has stayed the same. Digital reunions are ongoing, and they take place every day on Facebook and Twitter. Some folks you’d like to see, while other’s you’d just as soon avoid. Mark Zuckerberg, among other reasons, became a billionaire for allowing you to stay in touch with friends and avoid awkward reunions with those you’d rather not see. In the digital era, there’s no faking a smile or friendliness, just deleting an e-mail here and there. Is all of this increase in technology, making us more impersonal? Is it a good thing or not? I’m conflicted. Every time, I hear of a record store closing or see how small the CD section in a Wal-Mart or a Target is, I reflect back to the good ole days. But I’m also enthusiastic about downloading an album within seconds. What are your thoughts on Yearbooks, Reunions, Social Media and Technology? E-mail michael@theleadernews.com
Quiet Zone or not? There’s new noise about 34th Street railroad The movement to create a railroad quiet zone along a portion of 34th Street in the Garden Oaks-Oak Forest neighborhoods is taking on new momentum (see this week’s Reader comments on page 4). Latest weapon: a Facebook page, located at https://www.facebook.com/34thQZ Moderators are posting background information on train horn noise and the quiet zone process, which seeks to meet federal requirements for safe crossings while silencing routine train warning horns. They’re looking for personal stories about experiences with the horns and supportive residents and businesses so that they can raise the issue with the city. Currently, Houston has a moratorium on funding any additional quiet zones. The Leader continues to receive comments from readers about the Quiet Zone. Some of those letters follow: Dear Editor: I don’t believe in the argument that this is a safety issue and should not be removed, for several reasons: 1. There is a lit barrier which is activated before the train gets to the crossing. For law abiding citizens, this is sufficient. If you plan to play “chicken”, then that is your lookout. 2. These are not high speed trains. They are slow moving and therefore there is plenty of time to react to a train approaching if you somehow miss the barrier. 3. Trains in Europe move at high speeds and are much more frequent (due to the fact there are substantially more passenger trains) They only emit a one brief horn as they go through a station and not even at crossings. The barrier works just fine across numerous countries without the need for the sound from the train. 4. This is not a case for nostalgia and romanticism in keeping the horn. It is purely for the peace of residents who wish to enjoy a good night’s sleep. The drivers go around the country, travelling great distances
delivering goods (and if we’re lucky, some passengers) but it is not their place to take a perverse pleasure in waking the residents in the neighborhoods through which they travel. They should carry out their job with pride and QUIET dignity. We all know they are there, we just don’t need to hear about them in the wee small hours of the morning!! Helen & Tony Pink Dear Editor: You state “Our offices on East T.C. Jester are just yards from a railroad crossing, and our phone conversations and dealings in the office are frequently compromised by an engineer laying on the horn.” Did anyone FORCE The Leader to locate yards from the railroad crossing? Did you not know that trains create noise that prevent general office dealings? Do you expect us to feel pity for you and the rest of the office? We freely chose to live where we live and work where we work. Why should others be forced to use their tax dollars to fix our problem? Why should streets be closed (inconveniencing others) to fix our problem? I agree with others posting here that the train noise is not that big of of a deal. You get used to it. I live on 38th St – about 1 block from the tracks. The only time it was a problem was when one of the Train Engineers got divorced from his wife who continued to live in her Garden Oaks home. The Train Engineer would excessively blow the train horn to let his ex-wife know he was in the neighborhood. Doug, via www.theleadernews.com Dear Editor: I have sleep apnea, and uninterrupted sleep is crucial to my health! This is impossible with all of the horn blowing that happens, sometimes at 4:00a.m.! Margaret Toombs
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NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS From left, Jacquelyn Maida, Angela Foster, Myra Austin and PTA President Laura Carter pose for a photo after Austin and Foster were awarded Lifetime memberships in the Texas PTA. (Submitted Photo)
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St. Matthew’s holds Easter and spring activities
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The St. Matthews’s Garden Club will meet 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, in rooms 104 and 105. Fellowship and refreshments will start the morning, followed by a short business meeting and plant swap. Members and guests are asked to bring at least three plants to swap. Visitors are welcome. Maundy Thursday service will have special Bible readings and music at 7 p.m. March 28. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, for children ages 1-10. The Easter Bunny will be there for parents to take photos with their children, so bring a camera and also a basket for children to collect their eggs. Two services will be held Easter Sunday at 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. March 31. The regular Sunday morning worship and Children’s Church starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. For information, visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org or call 713-6970671. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. at Crosstimbers.
Bereans Baptist Fellowship Church is having a 6 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. Bereans Baptist Fellowship Church is located in the sanctuary of Woodland Trails Baptist Church at 9615 N. Houston Rosslyn Road. Call 832-978-9872 or visit www. bereansbaptistfellowship.org for information.
Musicians perform Easter Sunday at Heights Christian Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) welcomes the community to experience special music by outstanding musicians to celebrate Easter Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. regular service. Houston Symphony violinist Rodica Gonzalez with pianist Will Appleby will perform. Vocalist will be Michael Esterheld and Frances Callender. The sermon will be by Herschel Moore, Pastor. The church is located at 1703 Heights Blvd. For information, call 713-861-0016.
At a recent Oak Forest Elementary PTA meeting, two attendees got quite a surprise. Teacher Myra Austin and parent Angela Foster were awarded Honorary Texas Life Membership in the Texas PTA. According to www.txpta.org: “Since 1909 the Texas PTA has made available the Honorary Texas Life Membership as one of the highest honors that may be presented to individuals for outstanding service to children and youth.� Both Austin and Foster were nominated by current PTA leaders and the school administration. Oak Forest PTA president Laura Carter, and current PTA Membership Chairs Jessica Lightfoot and Jennifer Dove Brown presented the award. Austin has been a fixture on the Oak Forest campus for 17 years. In that time she has been a second grade teacher, a third grade teacher and a fifth grade teacher. Those who nominated her said that Austin has always wanted what was best for the campus and made each grade level move graciously and with enthusiasm. She has also served as the Title I Coordinator at Oak Forest. This position entails many hours spent documenting student records and ensuring that Oak Forest’s students in need get assistance. Foster has been the parent of an Oak Forest student for seven years. She served two years as second vice-president and two as the parliamentarian. She currently is on the school’s grant committee. “Oak Forest is so blessed to have the hearts and minds of people like Ms. Foster and Ms. Austin focused on its students,� said PTA Vice-President Candice Croker. “They are both genuine role models for other teachers and parents here and we wanted them to be aware of exactly how much we valued them.�
St. Andrew’s to observe Holy Week and Easter St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the Heights will host a series of services in observance of Holy Week and Easter. All are welcome to participate. A Palm Sunday processional will precede each service at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. March 24. Maundy Thursday service will be at 6:30 p.m. March 28, with Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar. Good Friday is March 29 and will have the Stations of the Cross at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Liturgy will be noon and 7:30 p.m. with Gospel passage readings. The Holy Saturday Vigil will be 7:30 p.m. March 30. Easter Sunday services are 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. March 31. An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is located at 1819 Heights Boulevard. Call 713-8615596 or visit www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org for information.
Chancel choir presents ‘Canticle of the Cross’ at St. Stephen’s The chancel choir at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church will present an Easter cantata, “Canticle of the Cross,� by Joseph Martin, Sunday, March 24, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Children are welcome to participate in the Palm Procession during the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. Please bring children to the foyer area of the sanctuary shortly before the service. A Maundy Thursday Communion service will be held 7 p.m. March 28. Easter Sunday worship, March 31, will include a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. traditional service. Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults will meet at 9:40 a.m. All in the community are welcome. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St., between T. C. Jester Boulevard and Donna Bell. Rev. Kevin Otto is the pastor. For information, call 713-686-8241, or visit www.stsumc.org.
Fish Fry at All Saints The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Fish Fry from 6-8 p.m. Friday March 22, in the community hall. The meal includes fresh fish, homemade hushpuppies, cole slaw, fries and iced tea or lemonade for $8. All Saints Catholic Church is located at 215 E. 10th St. Call 713-864-2653 or visit www.allsaints.us.com for information.
Stations of the Cross at Garden Oaks Baptist There will be 14 stations set up in the fellowship hall, for meditation and prayer. The self-guided walk will take about 30 minutes and will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23; and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24. Garden Oaks Baptist Church is located at 3206 N. Shepherd. Call 713-864-4447 or e-mail churchsecretary@gobc.org for information.
First Presbyterian presents ‘Celebrate Life!’ A Palm Sunday worship presentation of gospel musical “Celebrate Life!� will be 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the Grand Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main St. The combined choirs of First Presbyterian will lead the presentation featuring Grammy- and Dove-award-winning recording artist, Cynthia Clawson. Admission is free. For information, contact communications@fpchouston.org or call 713-620-6473.
Spring events at The Vineyard Bubblefest, voted one of the Heights top community events in 2012, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23. Bubblefest is perfect for children from 3-12 years old. There will be huge bubble pits, bubble games, bubble crafts, bubble contests, and a bubble prince and princess. Kids should wear play clothes that can get wet, bring goggles and towels, and be accompanied by an adult. Waivers must be signed for each child. Bubblefest will be held at the Spark Park at Hogg Middle School in the Heights. DivorceCare for adults and for kids (DC4K) are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday nights, from March 26 to June 25. While adults gather together, children 5-11 will go to their own class. To learn more about these programs, go to divorcecare.org or dc4k.org. Register at houstonvineyard.org/divorcecare or call the church at 713-869-9070. Palm Sunday sesrvices are at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. March 24. Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. March 29. Worship is in Spanish and English at both 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Easter Sunday services, March 31, with the 11:30 a.m. service having Spanish translation. The Vineyard Church of Houston is located at 1035 E. 11th St. Call 713-869-9070 or visit www.houstonvineyard.org for information.
Easter celebrations at Lazybrook Baptist There will be a solemn observance service chronicling the events of Easter week through Good Friday at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. On Good Friday, 7 p.m. March 29, there will be a dinner theatre with “The Shadow of Easter� presentation. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. The Easter Eggstravaganza for children through fifth-grade, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30. There will be games, crafts, refreshments, moonwalk and an Easter egg hunt, along with a special presentation of the Easter Story by Pastor John Neesley. Celebrate the resurrection with a 7 a.m. Sunrise Service at Jaycee Park, located on Seamist and Grovewood, followed by 8 a.m. breakfast at the church. Bible Study begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 10:45 a.m. morning worship. Lazybrook Baptist Church is located at 1822 W. 18th St. Call the church office at 713864-1470 for information.
Easter sunrise service at Bethel UCC There will be a 7 a.m. Easter sunrise service March 31. There will be breakfast tacos served after the service. Bethel Church is located at 1107 Shepherd Drive. Call 713-861-6670 or visit the website at http://www.bethelhouston.org/ for information.
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Gospel Truth Church Sunday 10:30 am Worship and The Word Children’s Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Life Equip classes for all ages
4040 Watonga • 713-688-5227 Reverend John Cain, Pastor Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:15 a.m.
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Cecilia Victoria Billimek, died March 16. A Mass of Christian burial was held March 19, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Leon Billimek; daughter, Carol Poenisch; son, James Billimek; and sister Betty Welle. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial donations may be made in honor of Cecilia V. Billimek to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Building Fund.
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John Joseph Braunagel, 87, died March 15. He was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Houston. John lived in the Heights and Garden Oaks until he retired. Funeral services were held March 17 at Klein Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Creola Duncan Braunagel, whom he met while students at John H. Reagan High School; son Dan Edward Braunagel; and sister Mary Katherine Graves. Will Anthony Durden, died March 8. Funeral services were held March 16 at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Chasiti Durden; mother, Lenora Durden; ďŹ ve sisters and two brothers.
Robert Bruce Flint III, 47, died March 14. He was born Jan. 3, 1966, in Houston. A service celebrating his life was held March 19 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly M. Flint; daughter, Raili Nicole Flint; mother, Tuula Sullivan; father, Robert B. Flint, Jr.; brother, Eric Christian Flint; and step-children, Joey, Michael, and Kaci.
Lutelia P. Flix, 88, died March 10. Funeral services were held March 16 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her four children: Pinkney Flix, Joyce Jackson, Marva Morning and Carolyn Maxie. Jose Humberto Gonzalez, 83, died March 16. He was born May 17, 1929, in Monterey, Mexico. Arrangements are entrusted to Heights Funeral Home.
Barbara Faye Miller, 56, died March 14. She was born Nov. 30, 1956. Arrangements are entrusted to Heights Funeral Home. Joseph C. Mooney, Jr., 79, died recently. He was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Mart, Texas. Funeral services were held March 19 at Terrace United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty; and sons Mitchell and Russell. JoAnn Powers Raymond, 80, died March 12. She was born April 23, 1932 in Houston. A memorial service was held March 15 at Second Baptist Church. She attended Reagan High School and was a member of the Reagan Red Coats. Survivors include her children, Gregg, Kim, Kelly, Kyle and Courtney. Mary Frances Foucheaux Shults, 72, died March 7. She was born April 14, 1940. Funeral services were held March 12 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, John A. Shults; and daughter, Kelly Kay Burgess. Benito “Ben� Silguero, 76, died March 11. He was born Oct. 3, 1936, in Dreyer, Texas. Ben was a graduate of Reagan High School. A requiem Mass was held March 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Susie; children, Benny, Carl and Sonia Silguero; brothers Abel and Robert Garcia; and sisters Marie Barnhardt, Margie Rivera, Lydia Gonzales, Lisa Ramirez, and Diana Fernandez Padilla.
Concepcion Huerta (nee Paredes) “Conchitaâ€?, 78, died March 14. She was born May 16, 1934. Funeral services were held March 20 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include her ďŹ ve children: Maria Arredondo, Rebecca Chestnut, Rafael Huerta Jr., Ruth Huerta-Villegas, Rita R. Huerta, two brothers and two sisters.
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Paul David Hansen, 75, died March 8. Funeral services were held March 12 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Tommye; daughter, Melinda White; and son, Mark Hansen.
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Sophie Mae Massman Mendell, died March 10. Graveside services were held in the Proler Chapel at Beth Israel Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her children Allan Mendell and Robert Mendell.
Andres Alejandro Soza, Jr., 67, died March 12. He was born April 24, 1945. Arrangements are entrusted to Heights Funeral Home. Johnnie Thomas, 84, died March 8. Services were held March 16 at Garden Oaks
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Daphne Ruth Kettler, 85, died March 14. She was born June 18, 1927 in Port Lavaca, Texas. Funeral services were held March 18 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lee Meisetschlaeger.
Mildred Adele Wolcott, 83, died March 13. She was born March 25, 1929, in Houston. Funeral services were held March 19 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughters, Darla Gould, Doris Allen and Joyce Lowry.
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Near Northwest Community Improvement Corporation is presenting the Spring Plant Show, with proceeds to raise funds for the completion of the White Oak Buttery and Hummingbird Garden. Prior to the plant sale will be a 9 a.m. presentation “Planting for Butteries and Hummingbirds,â€? by horticulture expert Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms. The Spring Plant Sale will feature native and naturalized perennials suited to this area.
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Neighbors: Plays, operas and Mutton Bustin’ by Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@sbcglobal.net What gorgeous spring weather we’ve had. Do you have spring fever? You know, that undeniable urge to get out and do something? Betty Crain, Kim VonBruno and Suzan Marks took advantage of the perfect temps and sunshine and did some yard work this past weekend. Suzan Marks said, “Planted my very own veggie garden. Basil, lavender, Rosemary, sweet basil, bell peppers, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, regular tomatoes, two types yellow squash, eggplant and 20 geraniums. And... I got a little sunshine on my shoulders, too. Beautiful day.” I second that. Evelyn Yurgensen said, “Spring means summer is not far behind.” Katy Cattoni of Shepherd Forest had a new visitor at her bird feeder this past week – a white parakeet with bits of blue and yellow. Katy said the bird plays well with others and it was exciting for her to see another new cutie. Many of you had a blast at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo seeing your favorite performers
over the last several weeks. Kelly Saldivar, Shirley Evanicky, June DeLeon, Emily, Mike, Victoria and Aaron Arcos; Cathy & Eddie Florian, Brad, Cindy, Sarah, Allison and Katelyn Stafford; and Ronnie and Koby Hackradt are just a few of our lucky neighbors who went to enjoy the performance of everyone’s favorite crooner, George Strait. Elissa & Bob McClung’s son John is a member of the Renegades Cooking team which participated at the rodeo barbecue cook off. The team is made up of several other friends who met in their teens at the Reagan Chapter of DeMolay at Oak Forest Lodge. John takes a week of vacation every year to help set up the largest tent at the cook off and cook some amazing potatoes, beans, and barbecue. He says the secret recipe to the potatoes is that you have to make them 50 pounds at a time. Cowboys Jay, Shep and Max Stevenson participated in the Mutton Bustin’ event at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and what do you know, but Shep won his event! Ride ‘em, cowboy! Jay made it to the finals in the Kids’
Tractor Pull and Max rode a horse for the very first time. Frank and Pat Sheppard of Shepherd Park Plaza are the proud grandparents of the three little cowboys. Jay and Shep are identical 5 year old twins and Max is their 3 year old brother. The boys live in West Orange, N.J., with their mom and dad – Stephanie & Tony Stevenson. Stephanie is Frank and Pat’s daughter. Tony is a principal tenor at The Metropolitan Opera and Stephanie performed in Broadway musicals until she changed careers and went into motherhood. A little birdy told me that Garden Oaks Elementary first grader Jacob Gamez also participated in the Mutton Bustin’ event at the rodeo. Proud mama is Stephanie Vera. Happy birthday 19th birthday to Colin Webb. Colin celebrated over an entire weekend with friends and family and enjoyed King Ranch Chicken and birthday cake on his special day. He enjoyed going to the rodeo three times during Spring Break. MyDolls will play this Friday night, March 22, at Walter’s, 1120 Naylor St., just north of UH
Downtown off of North Main Street. Oak Forest’s own Linda Younger is a member of this punk band which began rocking out in 1978. Linda Younger, guitar and vocals; Dianna Ray, bass and vocals; Trish Herrera, guitar and vocals; and George Reyes, drums and vocals. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church still has some openings for artists, crafters and vendors for the Spring Bazaar at St. Andrew’s on April 6. Located at 19th & Heights Blvd. This is a great opportunity to show and sell your wares in the heart of the Heights shopping district. For more information or to register, visit http://www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org/spring-bazaar/. The Bazaar is open to all and admission is free. Let your neighbors know what you did for spring break. Some of you have taken off on excellent adventures in our neighborhoods, throughout the city, and beyond. Let us hear about your adventures! Check out Elizabeth’s Neighborhood News on Facebook or email elizasgarden@sbcglobal.net and let us know what you are up to.
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Joseph Dehn and his sister, Monica Marsh, have been good influences on each other ever since Dehn found a home with her in the Heights. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter) Marsh moved to Houston six years ago for a job opportunity with HPD. She’s in the special operations division, training the department’s bicycle officers. Dehn and Marsh, who have different fathers but the same mother, had never lived in the same household together. They now live in The Heights. “Even though we weren’t living together, I always knew what was going on,” Marsh said. “He’s changed my life for the better. I never expected to have him with me. He reminds me of my mom a lot. Our mom was amazing. My mom and I were extremely close. Alcoholism was on her side of the family. She had a really rough life, a couple of bad turns and a bad divorce.” Marsh, who has to “play the mother and sister role at the same time”, is very proud of her brother and his accomplishments. She credits his experience at Reagan with his development, academically and athletically. “He’s overcome more than many kids will experience in their lifetime,” Marsh said. “If he wasn’t with me, he probably wouldn’t be
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Becoming a man in Houston The Reagan High football team went 14-10 (with a pair of playoff appearances) over the last two seasons, and they may want to send a thank you note to the Houston Police Department for a portion of that success. Dehn moved to Houston two years ago because his sister, HPD officer Monica Marsh, 34, answered the e-mail and volunteered to be Dehn’s legal guardian.
where he is now. I’ve watched him grow into the man he’s become. This kid has so much potential. He’s a great kid, and I’m extremely proud of him.” Dehn does chores, assigned by his sister, around the house, but during their free time, they enjoy discussing football. Marsh played running back and linebacker for the New York Sharks of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) when she lived there. Dehn has become an active member of the community. He joined the Reagan track & field team this spring and competes in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays, and the 200-meter dash. Since he knows what it’s like to be the new kid on campus, he’s welcoming to other newcomers. That’s how he became best friends with Bulldogs junior quarterback Eric Duran, who transferred to Reagan from Spring High. “When I first got here, he was the first guy I ever talked to,” Duran said. “We got to know each other, and he’s a really cool dude. He’s really a positive person.” Duran and his family sparked
Dehn’s interest in Young Life, a non-denominational youth Christian ministry, and The 429, a church located at 37th and North Shepherd. “It’s been a great influence,” Dehn said of the church. Regardless of what he’s doing, Dehn always makes sure he honors his mother’s memory. “If she was here,” he said, “she’d be happy to see me succeed.”
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Dehn • from Page 1A FIU, an NCAA Division I member of the Sun Belt Conference. Dehn, who was born on Sept. 14, 1994, in Miami, overcame the loss of both of his parents before age 12. Dehn’s father, Max Rey, died when Dehn was 11 years old. Rey wasn’t part of Dehn’s life, and he didn’t know his cause of death. But Dehn’s mother, Corry Weiss, played a huge role in his life. She committed suicide when Dehn was 9 years old. “I was the reason she was still going,” Dehn said. “We meant everything to each other. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) took me away for a little while. I think once she knew I was taken care of, she didn’t want to be here anymore. She didn’t have a lot, but she gave me what she had.” Dehn said that his mother battled alcoholism and was also a victim of domestic abuse. At age 10, he was legally adopted by Weiss’ brother and his wife, who lived 280 miles to the northwest in Largo, Fla. “My aunt and uncle didn’t tell me how (my mom died),” Dehn said. “I didn’t really believe that she had died. Once I got to the funeral, it kicked it in, and it was real tough after that.” Dehn lived with his aunt and uncle and was homeschooled before enrolling at Indian Rocks Christian School in Largo, for high school. However, personalities were at odds in the household as Dehn often rebelled against his relatives’ strict rules. In order to benefit both parties, Dehn’s uncle sent an e-mail out to family members to see if anyone would be interested in adopting the teenager.
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Stevens students add a little yarn to the yard Yarn bombing, urban knitting, fiber graffiti – these are all names for a practice which seeks to bring a little color, and joy, to public spaces. On March 15, Stevens Elementary was the recipient of some really cool yarn art. Because anonymity is a part of the culture of yarn bombing, none of the dozen participants wanted their names in the paper. They did however, get the enthusiastic support of Principal Lucy Anderson who even helped out on Saturday. Anderson had seen yarn bombing in the Heights so she had some idea of what the group wanted to do. “It was way more than I thought though – just a total surprise. The creativity that went into it was amazing, and it is so great that the children and their parents get to experience it first hand.� The group worked for about three hours on campus, however there was also a lot of advance preparation work. For the last few months, contributors worked on the yarn flowers and other smaller decorative items. They also hooked up with a resource in Tomball who allowed them access to knitting machines so they could make the eye catching tree blankets. As for the choice of Stevens for the project,
Dakarai Bartee points out an apple to Luz Moreno. (Photo by Betsy Denson)
one participant said that the recent publicity regarding Stevens’ beautification efforts helped guide their choice. “We knew we wanted to do a school in the spring. We thought the kids would like it.� And they did indeed. Anderson told of one of the pre-K students who came to class Monday asking if all the trees could get sweaters. Stevens student Andrew Young also said he thought the tree wrapping was very cool, while Luz Moreno’s favorites were the flowers and stars along the fence. Dakarai Bartee was partial to a yarn bumblebee dangling from a tree.
Everybody liked the hanging apples. “It looks like an enchanted forest,� said Bartee. Anderson says the goal is to keep the art up through the spring. “We are so grateful at Stevens to have the support of those in the community who created this with our school in mind.� For more information about the ongoing effort to support Stevens Elementary, join Stand for Stevens on Facebook or e-mail standforstevens@gmail.com. – Betsy Denson
Opportunities for blessings, philanthropy this weekend proceeds go directly to the Houston Humane Society. Pets are encouraged to attend and participate. Go here to register and get more information: http://www. houstonhumane.org/fun-run/ or call 713-433-6421.
A sad passing It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of Hunter, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s much-beloved accelerant detection canine. Hunter led a long, full life, serving our community for 12 years--both on the field and in the form of community outreach (after retiring in 2008). Hunter is credited with teaching many area children the invaluable skill of “stop, drop and roll� as well as “get low and go!� “He was simply the best partner a man could have,� said Thomas Petty, senior investigator. “Working with Hunter was a unique privilege and I treasure all of our moments together.� Rest in peace, Hunter. Thank you for your noble service.
Blessing of the pets Urban Tails (www.urbantails. cc) is hosting The Blessing of the Pets, Saturday, March 23 from 3-5 p.m. at Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd. In addition to a blessing, you’ll also receive a commemorative picture of you and your blessed pet. Our buddies, Friends For Life, will be on site with their Mobile Adoption Vehicle as well! Stop by and
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Hunter was always ready to serve his community as an investigator and an educator. (Submitted photo)
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Photo by Heidi Sheesley create unique gardens that add beauty and habitat. The Near Northwest Management District’s recent Livable Centers Study recommended establishing a regional attraction, such as a botanic garden. The demonstration project at the White Oak Conference Center includes The Grove and the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden. “Since we built The Grove and the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden last year, we’ve seen lots of visitors – from the very young on up – checking out our plants as well as the wild butterflies and the hummingbirds,� said Heidi Sheesley. The sale is sponsored by the Near Northwest Management District and the Near Northwest Community Improvement Corp.
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Probe • from Page 1A to me anymore for money.â€? That interviewee also reportedly provided the name of another Waltrip employee from whom the principal allegedly borrowed more than a thousand dollars. A third interview, which took place at district headquarters Feb. 12, was with an employee who claimed to have loaned Siebenaler $60 that had not been returned, and that the principal had asked on two other occasions for thousands and on another occasion for $500 for “Christmas gifts.â€? Riddick noted that the employee “did not feel comfortable with the request and that your wife told you that no additional loans would occur.â€? This Waltrip employee also told Riddick, according to the account of the interview, that Siebenaler created an uncomfortable situation when he “had asked you to included (sic) friends of yours to raise several $1,000’s of dollars and that he, Mr. Siebenaler had a plan to pay you back with his wife’s annuity.â€? The principal later sent a text message saying he no longer needed the loan, the document reports. According to HISD spokesman Jason Spencer, these documents have been turned over to Callier & Garza, outside counsel retained by the district to investigate further. “The investigation is ongoing,â€? Spencer indicated Tuesday. “Once it is finished, a determination will
be made as to whether a review by law enforcement is appropriate.� He could not immediately cite any specific HISD policy regulating supervisors seeking loans from their employees. The Leader attempted to contact Siebenaler via an email address at which he had communicated earlier, but did not receive a response. Sources have told The Leader that Siebenaler frequently spoke of heavy medical bills from his own battle with cancer and of large medical bills from his wife’s more recent struggle with the disease. In an email newsletter dated Oct. 8, 2012 to Waltrip faculty that was part of the investigation documents, Siebenaler talks about the cancers in item number 10, entitled “Personal Thoughts.� He claimed to be “cancer free since 2010,� and wrote that his wife, Christina, was improving from a form of cancer called “Spindale Cell Sarcoma.� (Cancer reference materials online list a “Spindle Cell Sarcoma.�) Although the names of the employees who offered statements are on the documents, The Leader agreed to have HISD redact them before their release to avoid a protracted process of having the state attorney-general rule on the legality of withholding the names. The Leader has a policy of protecting sources of sensitive information who do not wish to be identified and would not have used the names in any case.
Smell • from Page 1A don’t smell it,â€? Fegan said. Iken’s plan is to install a third bio-scrubber within 18 to 24 months. “We have confidence that will resolve it,â€? Iken said. The City has hired a consultant and will take bids on the installation. Iken said it will come out of the operation fund, rather than the capital fund. The cost, according to Fegan, would be approximately $200,000 to $250,000 but it’s “preliminaryâ€? to be sure until it goes out for bid.
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Constant complaints, Fegan said, will lead to ensuring that the project is taken care of by City officials. “This is the best response we’ve had from the city,� Fegan said. “The more we highlight the issue, it won’t get bumped (in the budget) for somebody else.� Over the past two decades, Fegan said residents gave up on the effort to abate the smell. “People would give up and wouldn’t call 311,� Fegan said. “The city assumed it was fixed.�
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Easter Egg Hunt - 10AM
7ORSHIP PM 3UNRISE #ELEBRATION 7ORSHIP AM
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Palm Sunday - 9:30AM Holy Thursday Service - 7PM (Tennebrae Service)
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Here are the events for Easter week
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Houston Symphony Violinist,
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Easter Sunday Services Youth Sunrise Service - 7am Traditional Service - 9:30AM
All are welcome. Please join us for these wonderful events!
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
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