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On The Cover
Cavatore waiter Luis Sepulveda. Cavatore celebrates it’s 35th year in business. Turn to page 29 for a review of family friendly restaurants in The Leader area.
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Viula Torgerson has been promoting local businesses through her blog – The Heights Life – for almost ten years because she believes that they are what give character to any neighborhood. “Small, local shops and eateries are what attracted us to the Heights over a decade ago,” she said. “At a local shop, you can get to know the owner and build relationships which strengthen the fabric of the community. The better question is why wouldn’t anyone support small and local businesses?” As it turns out, Torgerson has a lot of company. Beth Williams loves the customer service she’s gotten from Branché, which recently moved into a new home at Revive’s Ella Oaks on Ella and
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34th. “I’ve texted the owner before about something I need to complete an outfit and she will even pull some things to try,” she said. “They are the opposite of pressure sales. They want you to love it and feel great in it – otherwise,
it’s not a good buy.” The good feelings go both ways. Branché co-owner Lisa Buss that neighborhood support means everything to the success of the business. “We started this wanting to See Local, P. 3
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bring quality items conveniently to our area and those items have brought us lifelong friends already,” said Buss. “While making sales is a plus, of course, being able to interact with people from the neighborhood is my personal favorite part.” “This type of support has also made us more conscious of keeping it local, because we’re all in this together,” echoed coowner Emily Moore. Shawn Salyers, who purchased MytiBurger in 2012, says that owning a restaurant with a 51 year history means a lot. “We know that to maintain that relationship, we have to continue to provide excellent quality and service to our customers, but with all the new competition moving in, we also have to remind our customers that our brand is still here and still part of our community,” said Salyers. Some are so grateful for the support that they look for ways to pay it forward. “I’ve served this area for fifteen years and totally stand behind the neighbor-supported business support,” said Alison Spencer. “My law practice is 100 percent referral only. This is why I recently opened an Art Gallery in the area as my gift back. I do not make any profit off the proceeds, it goes directly to the area artists.” Susan Kostelecky said that as a small business owner, she wants to support other local businesses, many of whom also support area events and school fundraisers. “When I began doing some major landscaping a few years ago, I frequented – and still do – Wabash Feed, Buchanan’s and Joshua’s Native plants for all of my purchases,” she said. “I know I can get personalized service and attention, and my purchases are benefiting area business owners and their families.” For some, supporting local has more to do with small business versus big business/chain stores. “Of course I’m going to support a great restaurant that happens to be close by,” said Andrea Catalano. “But I will also go out of my way to support an independent bookstore if I’m able, or drive to Southwest Houston
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Contributed Photo Mytiburger has been around for 51 years and owner Shawn Salyers says that the community’s support is something they still want to earn.
for amazing Peking duck rather than go to a national chain Asian restaurant.” “I buy directly from [farmers] or at the various farmer’s markets,” said Cyrus Nasr. “I know where my meat and veggies come from. Much healthier that way too.” Jenna Taylor and her husband are both entrepreneurs, who were raised by entrepreneurs too. “To our family, supporting local means helping others provide dance, art and karate les-
sons to their kids; adding funds to mortgage and rent payments; and supporting the dreams, hopes, health and futures of our neighbors,” she said. “Basically, supporting local is about being a friend to everyone you meet and trying to leave a place, a neighborhood, better than you found it. Our neighborhood is so special because of generations of others who have done the same before us.”
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It’s not your father’s neighborhood – but that’s alright By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
It could be something as simple as a song melody, or the smell of the perfect burger; the sight of the old schoolyard or a landmark commemorating what’s come before. Any of these things can bring flashbacks to the days of old, while simultaneously offering glimpses of what’s to come. From Garden Oaks and Oak Forest to Shepherd Park Plaza, and from the Heights to Timbergrove and Lazybrook, every Leader neighborhood has undergone massive shifts in culture, demographics, and more – and it’s been quite the sight for some longtime residents. “I’ve lived around here my whole life – went Black, Waltrip, Garden Oaks Elementary, St. Ambrose, Stevens Elementary. I’m an actual, native Oak Forest person – not sure how
many of those there are left,” said former Oak Forest and now Shepherd Park Plaza resident Randy Klander, whose parents built his current home near 43rd and Rosslyn in 1962. “I remember being in Oak Forest when the buildings over in Shepherd Park Plaza were being built; when we moved over there it was only Chamboard and Curtin Street. I watched them build all those streets; I remember them building Candlelight Plaza and seeing all this new growth come in with everything.” After a brief stagnation period, Klander said change has been getting re-energized again as time passes. “The streets have widened, we’ve got all these new shopping centers coming in,” he said. “I remember going to Black and how big a place I thought that was. Things get smaller with time, then you
go back and realize it doesn’t look so big. I’ve enjoyed the area for a long time, and I’ve literally seen it built. I’ve roamed this area my whole life.” And it’s not just commercial change. Lazybrook resident Sherri Sera has noted a distinct shift in home building throughout the neighborhood – especially on her particular block – as many of the areas have become Houston’s most burgeoning spots. “When I first moved in, I was one of the few that was new to the block – a high percentage of folks had built those homes in the late 50s and early 60s,” said Sera, who has lived in Lazybrook for 21 years. “Now I’m one of the only ones left on my street who is an original homeowner – a lot of those homes have turned over at least a couple of times in the last 20 years.” Both Sera and Klander
noted a love of the expanded dining options brought on by developments such as numerous options in the Washington Corridor not far from their own backyards. “I think that’s been great for the area,” Sera said. “Washington used to be kind of scary, and not a street you wanted to be on after dark 2025 years ago. Now, it’s vibrant with apartment buildings, nice restaurants.” And in Klander’s eyes, developments such as 33 1/3 @ Thirtyfourth have been much needed, and will continue to be as such – though he said the old reliables still hold their charm. “I love these changes, and I think we even need a little more of what we have – we ‘ve got so many people moving back to the area. Me and my wife are looking for some new solutions to dinner time...I’m really a big fan of
the new stuff coming in these days, but I still also love a lot of the old standbys,” he said. However, both are not without nostalgia for places such as the Mobil Station on West 18th and Ella – which has stayed around since Sera moved to Houston more than 20 years ago. “When everything around you is changing, it’s nice to have a little continuity, and you want to support familyowned people in the neighborhood. They’ve always done right by me,” Sera said. For Klander, that nostalgia for the old days is accompanied by just a touch of longing. Memories like riding a ‘51 Pontiac through the neighborhood; MytiBurger as a drivein complete with carhops ; of when 43rd Street was a twolane street, and the bridge over White Oak Bayou was a two-lane wooden bridge run through his mind as though
they occurred yesterday. He still remembers the old Western Auto on 43rd, along with a old-time diner with a soda fountain and grill like at the old drugs stores. And right across the street – where a Kroger now sits – there used to be a Weingarten. It all comes rushing back in a blink. Though, the feeling of traversing the neighborhood he knows so well and seeing what it’s become usually dashes that feeling. And it just feels right, evolution and all “I still like driving around and seeing the old stuff while simultaneously seeing all that’s new. I remember the way things are, but I love seeing the way things are,” he said. “After visting other places, I could do a whole lot worse than this area here – I love it so much. I wouldn’t have it any other way, because I’ve evolved with it.”
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Helpful Numbers for your family CITY OF HOUSTON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES General Information 832-3935169 Información en Español (Information in Spanish) 832-393-5169 Central Appointments Line (Call Center) 832-3935427 HEALTH CENTERS Avenue 360 Health and Wellness 713-426-0027 Casa de Amigos Health Center 713-222-2272 La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center 832-395-0570 Northwest Health Center 713861-3939 Northside Health Center 832-395-9100 Sharpstown Health Services (STD, Dental, WIC only): 832395-9800 Sunnyside Health Center 832-395-0206 West End Multi-Service Center 832-393-5950 OTHER HEALTH DEPARTMENT HELPFUL NUMBERS Adult Immunizations Clinic 832-393-5427 Ambulance Inspections 832393-5611 Birth/Death Certificates 3-1-1 for local calls and 713-837-0311 for calls outside the Houston city limits Dental Services 832-3935427 Disease Reporting/Epidemiology 832-393-5080 Hansens Disease Information 832-393-4804 Hepatitis C Task Force 832393-5010 HIV Prevention 832-393-5010 Immunizations 832-393-5427 Immunizations for Foreign Travel: 832-393-5427 Nutrition 832-393-5427 Pharmacy 832-393-0255 Prenatal Care/Maternity 832-393-5427 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 832-393-5010 TB Control 832-393-5173 Warehouse 832-395-0254 Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Information/Appointments 832-393-5427 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Air Quality - Indoor 832-3935750 Air Quality - Outdoor
3-1-1 for local calls and (713) 837-0311 for calls outside the Houston city limits Asbestos: 832-393-5750 Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP): 832393-5730 Childhood Blood Level Testing of Lead: 832-393-5141 Consumer Health: 832-3935100 Food Establishment Complaints: 832-393-5100 Food Establishment Permits: 832-393-5100 Food Managers Certification Class: 832-393-5100 Hazardous Waste: 832-3935730 Laboratory Services: 832-3933900 Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program: 832-393-5141 Mold: 832-393-5750 Morning Air Pollution Forecast: 832-393-5612 Pollen and Mold Spore Report 713-247-5846 Restaurant Inspections: 832393-5100 Smoking Ordinance Enforcement: 832-393-5750 Swimming Pool/Spa Permits/ Inspection: 832-393-5740 Temporary Event Food Permit: 832-393-5100 Water Pollution/Sanitation: 832-393-5740 Water - Drinking Water Analysis: 832-393-3939
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wners Jim and Kathy Stratton and Duane Myers purchased C&D Hardware in 1999 from Mrs. Alice Dailey. The store, located at 314 East 11th in the Heights, was once the site of record shop & jukebox business owned by Pappy Daily and his sons. With its smalltown appeal, C&D Hardware still prides itself on being a family-owned and operated business serving the Heights since 1951. The store has grown through the years and is constantly adding products to keep up with customers’ needs and expectations. C & D Hardware carved out a niche for itself long ago and continues to strive to maintain outstanding customer service. Although C & D Hardware prides itself on being a fullline hardware store, the store also carries a large selection of home and garden decor. Looking for a gift? Browse through the unique selection of gifts for wine enthu-
Photo from 1951 of our first location in the Houston Heights. C&D is still here to help you with what you Need, Quick & Easy. siasts, Jim Shore collectibles, candles and scented oils, seasonal decorations, crosses and more. Recently-added products include Traeger & Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grills, Yeti Coolers, Tumblers and accessories, a Huge selection of light bulbs, Bona Wood and Hard Surface Cleaners, Science Diet Pet Foods. The store also provides services
that include: metal screens made and repaired, key cutting, glass cutting, lock re-keying, sharpening service, carpet cleaner rental, pipe cutting and threading, and computer paint color matching. Call 713-861-3551 for helpful advice, to place an order, or check for a needed item in stock.
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Animal Control 713-2297300 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 1-800-2324636 Children’s Protective Services: 713-767-2000 Food Stamps: 713-767-2000 Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (Harris County Health Department): 713-439-6000 Harris Health System: 713643-3691 HCHD Eligibility Cards: 713643-3691 Medicaid: 713-767-2000 Medicare: 1-800-772-1213 Mosquito Control: 713-4404800 Neighborhood Protection (weeded lots, rats, dumping, etc.): 713-218-5500 Noise Complaints: 713-8843131 Social Security: 1-800-7721213 Texas Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): 713-767-2000
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Contact information for state, local representatives The Leader area is primarily represented by Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen. Houston City Council Brenda Stardig, District A City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 832-393-3010 www.houstontx.gov/council/a/index. html districta@houstontx.gov Ellen Cohen, District C City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 832-393-3004 www.houstontx.gov/council/c/index. html districtc@houstontx.gov
listed below: Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle 281-893-3726 Harris County Judge Ed Emmett 713-755-4000
Karla Cisneros, District H City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 832-393-3003 www.houstontx.gov/council/h/ districth@houstontx.gov Other city and state representatives are
State Representative Dwayne Bohac, District 138 713-460-2800 www.bohac.com Texas State Senator John Whitmire, District 15 713-864-8701 US Congress Sheila Jackson Lee, District 18 713-655-0050
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Businesses unite through civic clubs, Super Neighborhoods
In a city as big as Houston, organizing local residents can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our area Super Neighborhoods are here to help. A Super Neighborhood is a geographically designated area where residents, civic organizations, businesses and other entities work to identify the needs and priorities within their communities. Each Super Neighborhood elects a council made up of area residents to help organize discussions around issues and work with city and county officials to help improve their neighborhoods. The Leader area is served by four distinct Super Neighborhood groups: The Central Northwest
Super Neighborhood Council (Super Neighborhood 12) Neighborhoods\Organizations: Candlelight Estates Sec 1 Candlelight Estates POA Candlelight Place Sec. 3- 4 Candlelight Oaks Candlelight Oaks Village Candlelight Plaza Ella Lee Forest Garden Oaks Garden Oaks Plaza Mangum Manor Oak Forest Pinemont Park Square Shepherd Forest Shepherd Park Plaza www.sn12.org Super Neighborhood 12 meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month (barring holiday weeks) 6:30 p.m. at the Candlelight Community Center (1520 Candlelight Ln.).
Greater Heights Super Neighborhood Council (Super Neighborhood 15) Neighborhoods/Organizations: Clark Pines Civic Association East Sunset Heights Association Heights West Home Owners Group Houston Heights Association Houston Heights Progressive Civic Club Lower Heights Civic Club Montie Beach Civic Club Park Square Homeowners Association Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association Rotary Club of Houston See Civic, P. 10
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Civic, from P. 9 Heights Shady Acres Civic Club Sunset Heights Civic Club Woodland Heights Civic Association www.houstontx.gov/superneighborhoods/15.html Super Neighborhood 14 President: Greg Gilbert Neighborhood Organizations: Brookwoods Estates Civic Club Hidden Lakes Townhomes HOA Lazybrook Civic Club Timbergrove Court HOA Timbergrove Manor Civic Club Timbergrove Manor NA Timbergrove Terrace HOA Woodbend Grove HOA www.snc-14.org Super Neighborhood 22 – Washington Avenue/Memorial President: Kathleen Vossler Neighborhoods\Organizations:
Old Sixth Ward West End Civic Club Magnolia Grove Civic Club Rice Military Civic Club Crestwood/Glen Cove Cottage Grove Civic Club Camp Logan First Ward Woodcrest Neighborhood Civic Association Westwood Grove Memorial Heights www.sn22.org/ The Superneighborhood 22 Council meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the MECA auditorium in the Old Sixth Ward’s historic Dow School building located at 1900 Kane St. 77007. CIVIC CLUBS Candlelight Plaza Civic Club www.candlelightplazacivicclub.com
President Skip Ward www.candlelightwoodsestates.com Sterling ASI Management Company 832-678-4500 Clark Pines Civic Association Tori Williams, Co-President mzppie@yahoo.com Vicki Bailey, Co-President vickibailey@earthlink.net www.clarkpines.org Cottage Grove Civic Club 5022 Darling St. 77007 www.cottagegrovehouston. org East Sunset Heights Association www.eastsunsetheights. com eshaboard1@gmail.com
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NLine Automotive is a 3rd Generation Family owned & operated auto repair business established in 1995. Located at 3030 Ella Blvd. just off Loop 610 West, Nline is convenient to Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and the Heights. We specialize in Alignments, Brakes, CV Axles, A/C & Engine Diagnostic, Suspension and Ride Control. NLine is an A+ rated businesses and accepts most extended warranties as well as the Car Care One Card. Our staff is comprised of some of the best suspension and diagnostic technicians in Houston, many with more than 15 years of experience in our shop! We grew up in the Garden OaksOak Forest area and we plan to be here for the long haul. We realize our success depends upon the perception of our neighbors. We want to be the preferred shop in your area, providing great customer service in a timely manner. If you would like, come by and check us out. Our service writers Peter and John will answer any questions you may have. We also serve a very good cup of coffee! Things are changing in our neighborhood, out with the old and in with new and we want to continue to provide old fashioned service in the future. Stop by if you have any questions, we are here to help. Our Core Service Offer.... Nline Automitive is committed to serving you, our customer, with professional automotive repair at a reasonable cost with qualified technicians. We use quality auto parts, guaranteed coast-to-coast. We stand on sound business principles and uphold high ethical standards. Our goal is to make your automotive repair experience friendly and successful. Visit our Pictured: John Ferrata IV, John Ferrata III, Jose Galdamez, Raul Cruz, Vinny Ferrata, website to schedule a morning or afternoon appointment. Antonio Toxqui, Kevin Simmons, Peter Karfaridis
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Civic, from P. 10 713-489-2130 www.forestpinescc.com questions@forestpinescc. com
President: Bill Baldwin 713-861-4002 www.houstonheights.org info@houstonheights.org
Forest West Community Improvement Association P.O. Box 3488 Houston, TX 77253 President: David Ojeman David@forestwest.com www.forestwest.com
Lazybrook Civic Club Judy Dyk www.lazybrook.org president@lazybrook.org
Garden Oaks Civic Club Matt Gannon, President 832-646-4140 www.gardenoaks.org president@gardenoaks.org Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet cafeteria, 901 Sue Barnett. Heights Lions Club 713-523-9151 HeightsLions@aol.com www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/houstonheights/ Meets noon second and fourth Thursdays at Spaghetti Western, 1608 Shepherd Drive. Heights Rotary Club President: Robert H. (Bob) Williams www.heightsrotary.org Meets at Fratelli’s Restaurant (1330 Wirt Rd.) 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Heights Woman’s Club 713-513-7846 www.houstonheightswomansclub.com info@houstonheightswomansclub.com Meets at 1846 Harvard St. Houston Heights Association
info@shepherdforest.org Shepherd Park Plaza President: Aurélien Bouchet www.shepherdparkplaza. com president@shepherdpark-
plaza.com Timbergrove Manor Civic Club President: Bill Morfey www.timbergrove.org
president@timbergrove.org Timbergrove Manor Neighborhood Association www.tmnaonline.org Woodland Heights Civic
Association President: Harry McMahon www.woodland-heights.org whca@woodland-heights. org
Mangum Manor Civic Club P.O. Box 924305 Houston, TX 77292 Jessi Heiner, President www.mangummanor.org contact@mangummanor. org Montie Beach Civic Club 832-303-0741 President: Drew Gallagher www.montiebeach.org 832-303-0741 Norhill Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 30021 Houston, TX 77249 President: Amanda Reynolds www.norhill.org info@norhill.org Oak Forest Homeowners Association 713-688-6342 President: Matt Mitchell www.ofha.org info@myoakforest.org Shady Acres Civic Club President: Chris Newport www.shadyacres.org info@shadyacres.org Shepherd Forest Civic Club President: David Hille P.O. Box 925282, Houston, 77292 www.shepherdforest.org
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Law enforcement resources to keep readers safe Houston Police Dept.
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Little Free Libraries cultivate love of learning By Landan Kuhlmann
Ledwell is far from alone – Shepherd Park Plaza resident Dennis Woodward installed his own Little Free Library at Shepherd Park in June
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From Oak Forest resident Glen Pangle – who created the neighborhood’s first Little Free Library – to locations in the 1400 block of Candlelight Lane, 1000 block of Althea, 1300 block of Du Barry and more, Little Free Libraries have been taking the neighborhood by storm over the last several years as the community forges a connnection to further the love of learning. Little Free Libraries are a spot for neighbors to take a book, drop a few off, and/ or return the one borrowed, and are popping up all over the United States as well as local neighborhoods. These creative, waterproof book stands are all part of a “Take a book, return a book” worldwide movement with the goal of helping neighborhoods build a sense of community. Plans for building the little libraries are available online, you can buy one already built, or you can create one using your imagination. For Oak Forest resident Ginny Ledwell, the inspiration stemmed from simple roots – her mother was a music teacher for 36 years; her grandmother taught English for 20. Meanwhile, her father
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was on the school board in the family’s hometown while Ledwell was an English/ Spanish major taught school for ten years before deciding to become a Realtor. “I guess you could say education runs through my blood,” she said. “I also know from years in the classroom that literacy and access to books is a key component in becoming a life-long learner, and that the more books a child has, the more the love of learning will grow.” So, Ledwell and her family have created a space in front of their home in the
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Libraries, from P. 13 because I knew the children in the trailer park and apartment complexes on that side of Durham Elementary did not really have access to enough books,” he said. “I do know how valuable [reading] is.” And though not one of the aforementioned LFL’s, others like them have provided many an educational chance and relaxation opportunity for those such as Heights resident Courtnie Hays and her children. “After returning home from the flood we found that two of our close by neighbors had put one up. Our kids absolutely love the little libraries and we go all the time,” said Hays, who frequents LFL’s on Queenswood and Shelterwood Lane. “The kids love sharing their books and looking through the available books. Thank you to the neighbors that have put the libraries up, we really appreciate them.” Anyone interested in installing their own LFL can visit the website at littlefreelibrary.org. Some LFL locations in our area: 1400 block of Candlelight Lane. 4000 block of Alba Road 2100 block of Viking 4700 block of Park Plaza 1000 block of Althea Drive 1300 block of Du Barry Garden Oaks Elementary 5400 block of Poinciana Dr. 4100 block of Costa Rica Rd. 1300 block of Woodcrest Drive 5100 block of De Milo
Books, activities at your local libraries In a time when many people are turning to E-readers and mobile devices to get their reading needs, libraries are having to reinvent themselves as centers for their local communities – libraries serving The Leader area are no different, with the four main facilities providing a variety of activities for children, students and bookworms alike. The Houston Public Library System currently consists of 44 public service units including 31 Neighborhood Libraries, four Regional Libraries, three Special Collection Libraries and four Express Libraries. While the HPL’s flagship Central Library is located in downtown, Leader readers have much to choose from at Collier Regional Library, Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, Heights Neighborhood Library and Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning. Collier Regional Library
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