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The news that Temple Oaks Baptist Church at West 34th Street and Oak Forest Drive had decided to sell all of their property to a commercial developer and dissolve the church was sad for many people who had fond memories of the church and its school. “I went to Sunday school there 45 years ago,” wrote Kim Heinze. “I remember the bus would drive around the neighborhood and if you wanted to go to church, you stood out front of your house. As an adult, I worked there in the office and my two oldest children attended preschool there. They are now 25. So many memories.” “I’m honestly glad it’s being sold,” wrote Jennifer Graves. “I went to school when it was the original Baptist school in the late 70s, early 80s and it’s made me sad to see it look the way it does now.” Originally, Temple Oaks only wanted to sell 79,000 square feet of its property. Temple Oaks’ Brother Sam Parker said the church planned to finance a remodeling and renovation project for the remaining property. But with a shrinking congregation, the decision was made to sell the entire four acres. “Temple Oaks Baptist Church would be 68 this next month and has been a light for God’s grace all these many years,” wrote Temple Oaks Trustee and Deacon Larry Inman on The Leader’s Facebook page. “Sadly, our membership has dwindled, we’re not bringing in enough money to make salaries and pay bills, and we don’t have the resources to attract new members.” Vice President Tommy LeBlanc at Avison Young confirmed that the price for 79,000 square feet was $32.50 per square foot, or $2.5 million. Parker declined to name the purchase price or the buyer at this time, although he said the developer planned a shopping center. If the $32.50 square foot price was applied to the entire four acres, the price would be in the neighborhood of $5.7 million. Inman told The Leader that Temple Oaks Baptist Church was actually formed as Peoples Baptist Church on December 5, 1950. The name was changed to Temple Oaks Baptist Church on October 13, 1957. “The first piece of property was one acre of land on the south side of 34th St. at the intersection of Oak Forest and meetings began in a tent,” he said. The first permanent building was built by volunteer labor in the summer of 1950, and had a sawdust floor. The first auditorium was completed in
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Cold, wet season an anomaly for Houstonians By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Those living in Houston know it can be bipolar. But as balmy, 68-degree weather Monday afternoon gave way to temperatures in the teens Tuesday morning, it was more than just Texas being Texas; the recent happenings are very nearly unseen before in our area. For a recap of As Houstonians woke problems the winter from a good night’s sleep, storm created, see it may have seemed like a normal day at first. That full story is, until, they glanced at ice clinging to everything PAGE 4A in sight or cars blanketed with a fresh coat of snow. What’s more, it was the second major winter event in the area in barely a month’s time (following a snowfall Dec. 8); and anyone who has lived in Houston for any amount of time knows snow does not happen often. So what factors are at play causing the historic wintery occurrences? Matt Lanza with Space City Weather said this season can certainly be classified as an oddity, to say the least, even given the current La Niña conditions which tend to inspire more severe weather events in the southern U.S. Bush Intercontinental Airport even reported its third recorded snowfall of the season, matching its 1973 record for snow events in one season. “We are in fact in a La Niña [period], which is often milder and drier than an average winter in Texas,” Lanza said. “Each winter is unique though; so you have to assume each winter is its own blank slate regardless of that.” While the “dry” part has worked out for the most part, Lanza said this particular La Niña period showed
Photo by Merin Noonan Top, city workers treated the bridge at 34th St. and T.C. Jester on Tuesday morning. Above, readers shared their weather photos. The icicle covered fountain at the Berryhill on West 43rd was a great photo op.
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Our city faces a major challenge regarding future flood prevention, and a local neighbor will be one of those at the forefront of the charge. Earlier this month, Timbergrove resident Carol Haddock – a licensed professional engineer who has worked in the private sector as well as city, county and federal governments – was selected to serve as the next director of the city’s Public Works and Engineering Department, and plans to hit the ground running. “It’s an honor to even be
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considered. To be given the opportunity to step into a role where you have the authority – along with the responsibility – to make decisions that can help move an organization forward and help residents is incredible,” she said. “You may not say it’s a life goal, but at the end of the day it’s what we come to work, to try and do every day – get in those positions where we can make a difference.” Haddock was previously the Harris County Flood Control District’s program manager of Project Brays, a $480 million project that has already started reducing flooding in the
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By Kim Hogstrom There has been much speculation recently regarding the fate of the Family Bingo Center and the future of the 144,000-square-foot parcel of land on which it sits at 641 W. Crosstimbers and Shepherd Drive. A flyer has been circulating stating that the property is available for a mere $5.5 million. Is it for sale? The answer is no according to the family who owns it. “That’s a rumor that has been floating around forever,” stated owner/operator Amanda Pool. “It’s not for sale. We will soon celebrate the Family Bingo Center’s 35th Anniversary, and expect to enjoy 35 more years here.” The center was the vision of founder Chuck Bertani, Pool’s father, who purchased the land and building in 1984 after a Kroger vacated it. He then helped draft the legislation legalizing bingo in Texas. When it opened that same year, the Family Bingo Center was the first bingo hall in the state. Bertani intended to fill the cavernous, 18,000-square-foot building with customers enjoying the game. His idea was to make all his guests feel as welcome as if they were family. It worked. Today, the center hosts as many as 600 players a day and pays out $5,000 each and every evening. Pool and her older sister, Jamie Caraway, lost their 84year-old father in 2017, and have been operating the center since. The two women grew up in Family Bingo helping in the kitchen, welcoming guests, and distributing supplies or bingo cards. “In the beginning, our customers were older folks who enjoyed bingo as a hobby. Then they started bringing their grandchildren in to play alongside them. When their kids grew up, they started coming too. Soon, we had a whole new generation of guests,” stated Caraway. “Now
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“Bingo!” in her sleep, or answers her phone at home with a cheery “Family Bingo.” Will either of these women choose another direction in the future? “There is something about your Dad starting a business, and you have grown up in it, you just can’t walk away. We learned so much there; it has been a gift to us. There is no better way to thank our dad than to take good care of it,” stated Caraway. “I love this business. I love this community, and I love what I do,” added Pool. “Last weekend, my two oldest children came to work with me, and they did some of the very same things I did as a child helped in the kitchen, talked to the customers - and my kids loved it all. Who knows? Maybe there’s another generation of family who will choose this too.”
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A thumbs up is not a real life connection I f you woke up this morning, pressed the home button on your phone, and clicked the Facebook icon to make sure the world hadn’t melted, you’re not alone. In 2017, about 1.4 billion daily users across the world did the same thing. Of course, you could have looked out the window and realized the world had indeed shut down, except it was ice, not fire, that spelled our demise. Last week, for those who don’t know, the overlords at Facebook headquarters made a drastic change to your “News Feed” – the “news” your friends and favorite businesses drivel all day, every day. Facebook, in a moment of moral indignation, decided the posts you read have become cluttered with unimportant information. There are too many businesses posting information. Too many media outlets begging for viewers. Too many advertisers trying to sell you products. No kidding. Mark Zuckerberg, the fun-loving bore who controls the global psyche, announced last week that his company altered its algorithm to give priority to content from your friends and family over the sped-up version of a woman’s hands making the most delectable enchilada casserole. I am a Facebook user. In the past 12 months, I have posted a total of eight times – six of those were articles from our newspaper. For that matter, I kind of like Facebook
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because I can keep up with the human friends I’ve made over the past 43 years. From a business standpoint, I’ve also grown fond of Facebook. Our newspaper can publish one of our stories to the platform, and if the story is half-decent, a few thousand people will read it. Journalists like it when people read our stories, and I suppose this column will even make it to the hallowed grounds of the network. So why did Facebook make this change? That’s where it gets interesting, if by “interesting” we really mean “absurd.” On Jan. 11, Zuckerberg sent a note to his followers to explain why Facebook altered the way you get information. “One of our big focus areas for 2018 is making sure the time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent,” he began. And who among us hasn’t logged off from a fruitful session of staring at a guy doing a dance on a treadmill and imme-
diately said, “Now that was some well-spent time.”? Later in his blog, the founder told us we need more balance in our lives – through Facebook, of course. “... The balance of what’s in News Feed has shifted away from the most important thing Facebook can do – help us connect with each other,” he wrote. In a broad sense, maybe Zuckerberg is right; we can connect with new and old friends via his network. Then again, maybe he’s confusing the word “connect” with what Facebook really is – a way to “follow.” If you walk behind a person who’s ambling down the street, watching him eat a fresh breakfast biscuit, or watching her wear brand new shoes, that does not mean you have “connected” with that person. It means you have observed that person. It doesn’t matter if we shout that we would love to have our own biscuit. It doesn’t create an immediate connection if we would die for a pair of those shoes. Giving a thumbs-up to a person does not a relationship make. That is not a social interaction. In a single stroke, Zuckerberg has, with what he must feel is a moral obligation, redefined one of the most important words in society. He has led us to believe that observing is connecting, and he is wrong. It gets worse. “We feel a responsibility to make sure our services aren’t just fun to use, but also good for people’s well-
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78 Texas counties actually lost population. So where are the newcomers moving? Mostly to the Houston area, the Metroplex and the I-35 corridor (Georgetown-Austin-San Antonio). Not many people move to Pecos. Would you? Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and the second-largest in Texas. It had a population of 6.18 million, as of U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2012, tabulation. Two years later, the estimated population was 6.5 million – counting Indians. Our Latino population is growing by leaps and bounds (not to mention wading) and so is our Asian headcount. We got a quick boost in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, when some 250,000 Louisianans arrived. An estimated 40,000 still remain, giving Texas some excellent halfbacks and chefs. Houston, Austin-San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth added more people in 2015 than any other state – yes, state -- in the country, growing by more than 400,000 residents. It is as though every man, woman and child in Minneapolis moved here in that 12-month period, and sometimes I think they did. Here in Austin one of the city’s biggest problems is that so many people want to live here. This is true in many of Texas’ cities. Despite all that is wrong with the Lone Star State, its heat and humidity, lack of decent public schools and, of course, our Legislature, it seems everyone wants to be a Texan. Experts say the state’s population – again, now more than 28 million -- will hit between 33 million and 34 million by 2040. That’s the situation. So what’s the solution? We could simply make Texas less desirable for others to move here, with an occasional hurricane, maybe selling guns to mental cases, incompetent state school board, but that would be self-defeating. No, we need to just stay ahead of the curve. For example, water. We have plenty, but is mal-distributed. Orange has an annual rainfall of 59.1 inches, while El Paso receives on average 9.69 inches. I suggest a big pipeline. We need more schools – our suburbs are exploding with new students -- and school officials are trying to keep pace by doing what they do best: building bigger football stadiums. Texas has always had a lock-em-up attitude with crime and criminals. We need more prisons, or less crime. Trans-
new and improved Facebook. “I expect the time people spend on Facebook and some measures of engagement will go down,” he wrote. “But I also expect the time you do spend on Facebook will be more valuable.” Here’s where I’ve grown so disgusted by Facebook and its declaration of all things valuable to our lives: Why can’t we just call it what it is? Why do the guilty pleasures in life have to all-the-sudden become the purpose for our lives. Facebook is not a purpose. It is not part of our well-being, just as playing cards and eating ice cream are not part of our well-being. There’s nothing wrong with any of them, but it’s about time we quit giving such power to the things that are ancillary to our lives. If the high and mighty sitting behind computers would quit dictating what’s most important in our lives, and we made real efforts to connect in person, that’s when we’d be healthier versions of ourselves. If social media quit telling us how to think, how to act, how to vote, and we were forced to do that on our own, now that would be good for our well-being. If you don’t believe me, just go look out the window. Maybe you’ll notice the ice. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com
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The Size of Texas AUSTIN – The newspapers and local TV here in the state capital constantly rail – OK, bad choice of words -- complain about the traffic, lack of mass transit and bumper-tobumper cars on I-35 as though the People’s Republic invented gridlock. They should go to Houston and spend an hour on the West Loop traveling one block, or try Dallas’ Central Expressway. I remember when they built it, sure to whisk motorists downtown in minutes. Ha. That expressway is one long Allright parking lot. Austin is minor league when it comes to traffic, but it is bad and getting worse in our cities. Why? Because Texas’ population keeps growing while our leaders argue about transgender school bathrooms and can’t keep up with the times. Texas needs more of just about everything – more schools, more roads, more controls on our growing pollution, more winning football teams. And, while we may not need more of them, we are getting a lot more people. According to a story in the Austin American-Statesman quoting the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 400,000 additional people called Texas home in 2017, bringing the state’s population to over 28 million. Texas continues to be the second mostpopulous state behind California, but last year we were first in the number of new residents. In terms of percentage growth, Texas grew by 1.4 percent, making it the seventh fastest-growing state in the country. Idaho is the fastestgrowing state at 2.2 percent. Remember, Idaho has a population a bit more than half the City of Houston’s, so it doesn’t take much, percentagewise, to increase its growth. To put this in historical perspective, the first census of the Lone Star State was in 1850, after we had joined the Union. It was 212,592, probably not counting Indians. By the next census in 1860, the headcount had almost tripled. In our last census, in 2010, we had just more than 25 million people. As a separate nation, Texas would rank 49th in population, behind Yemen but ahead of 184 other countries. State demographer Lloyd Potter explained that about half (52 percent) of the growth is a natural (more births than deaths) increase, the other half is from net migration -- foreign migration accounted for almost 28 percent of the 400,000, and domestic migration (from other states) accounted for almost 20 percent. For the time between the 2016 estimate and the 2017 estimate, there were almost 195,000 deaths, which was more than offset by over 404,000 births. And they say Virginia is for lovers. Here’s the trend: Up until 1950, Texas’s population was more than half rural. Between 2000 and 2010, during a booming growth period for the state,
being.” Good for our well-being? Zuckerberg can’t be serious. He is, and he even said there was research that shows “when we use social media to connect with people we care about, it can be good for our well-being.” I did a quick search for “Research Facebook Good For Well Being,” and the very first article, published – ironically – by Zuckerberg’s alma mater, had the following headline: “A New, More Rigorous Study Confirms: The More You Use Facebook, the Worse You Feel.” Here’s what the Harvard Business Review said of its study of more than 5,000 adults: “Overall, our results showed that, while real-world social networks were positively associated with overall well-being, the use of Facebook was negatively associated with overall well-being. These results were particularly strong for mental health...” And this was the best line from the study: “We found consistently that both liking others’ content and clicking links significantly predicted a subsequent reduction in selfreported physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction.” That study was published last year. It says everything you need to know about the impact of Facebook on your life, but that won’t stop Zuckerberg from telling you otherwise, as he did when explaining the
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portation: There are currently 23,886,263 private and commercial vehicles registered in Texas, all trying to find a parking place at the Galleria. That’s more fumes, and our roads have long since hit their maximum capacity. Think back to 1991. Ann Richards was sworn in as Texas governor. The minimum wage was raised to $4.25 an hour, and the hit TV show “Dallas” ended. Twentyseven years ago was the last time Texas raised its gas and diesel tax, to 20 cents a gallon. Today the national average is 31.04 cents. Maybe this is why our official State Nuisance is the pothole. Government: The 2020 census will give us three or four more U.S. Representatives, who will probably be as bad as our current members. Most of all, we need leaders who will handle these situations. Lots of luck. As for you 400,000 people who arrived in Texas in 2017 by birth or Buick, you have come to the perfect place and, to coin a phrase, don’t mess with Texas. Ashby votes at ashby2@ comcast.net
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Dear Editor: As a resident of the Heights South Historic District and a participant in the meetings that led to the development of the guidelines I recommend that council adopt the Heights East, West, and South Historic District Guidelines as written. Recently, an article published in the Leader Newspaper quotes Bill Baldwin, president of the Houston Heights Association, and a realtor as making several recommendations. (These recommendations are his own and not recommendations of the Association.) From the Leader article: “In addition to his (Bill Baldwin’s) disapproval of the design guidelines, he called for a more holistic review of the entire Preservation Ordinance regarding the proposed guidelines.” My comment: “I have no idea what a ‘holistic review’ of the Ordinance means. You may recall that the ordinance was revised in 2015 after a lengthy development and review process. A review of the Ordinance is not needed, would cause undue uncertainty for the homeowners, and would be costly for the taxpayers.” From the Leader article: “When I look at the November and December HAHC agendas, the staff recommendations and/or final dispositions for several of the applications are wholly inconsistent with the regulations the draft design guidelines would impose.” My comment: “The guidelines were created to improve the consistency of the approval process and to provide guidance to property owners and builders. It is understandable that current applications would be inconsistent with guidelines that have are not yet in place.” From the Leader article: “As someone who lives in Woodland Heights and works every day in historic districts as a licensed professional, my neighbors are simply frustrated beyond words.” My comment: “Bill Baldwin does not live in any
of the three historic districts affected by these guidelines. As a realtor he may have a business interest in the outcome but the interests of realtors and of residents may not be the same. From the Leader article: “...so far, it’s less than 30 people (who have commented), and most comments on record are in favor because it’s the same people that wanted a historic district eight years ago and who really want no significant changes to the neighborhood.” My comment: “The citizens of the historic district signed petitions to become a historic district. The process for becoming a historic district is specified in the ordinance. It was not ‘30 people’ who wanted the district, it was a majority of the residents in the district.’ The purpose of the Historic District Ordinance is to maintain the character of the neighborhood, not to mandate against ‘significant changes in the neighborhood.’ Changes to the neighborhood can and will come, but those changes will be done with guidance from the Historic District Guidelines and with the purpose of maintaining the historic character of the neighborhood. From the Leader Article: “Baldwin said. “It’s not reflective of the people who currently own homes in those districts, and if they comb through the pages, I don’t think it’s what they voted for or what they really want.”” My Comment: “The guidelines that were developed and which have been presented to council reflect the input from those historic district residents who participated in the development process by attending meetings, completing surveys (in meetings, online, and by mail), and provided comments during the process. It is incorrect to say that the result is ‘not what they voted for or what they really want.’ The engagement of the Planning and Development staff with the historic district residents during this process has been
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Old man winter wasn’t kidding By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com The forecasters didn’t oversell it. The winter weather that residents experienced this week was serious business, and taken seriously by both residents and local officials. What started as an icy Tuesday morning north of 1-10, got even more icy further south as afternoon stretched into evening. Residents reported brief snow around 4 p.m. but it was over as quickly as it started. The City of Houston reminded residents to protect the 4 P’s – people, pets, pipes and plants. Those who didn’t inPhoto by Lori Prewitt sulate their outdoor pipes and those Who needs sand when you have ice? Readers shared photos of ‘snow’ day fun. underneath buildings were cautioned to do so, to avoid freezing and break- posted one parent. “Is that frozen mar- day night would make the situation ing. Those who hadn’t already covered garita place still open? Asking for a worse. Even so, Houston Public Works had their plants asked online if it was still friend.” Many children who were home from been pre-treating area roadways since worth doing so with the moisture. “It really works best when you keep school made the most of the weather, early this weekend to prevent ice buildthe moisture off of them,” answered scraping together enough snow-like up. HPW was out in force Tuesday as one on the Oak Forest Homeowners material to make tiny snowmen and well. Residents who saw ice on City roads were encouraged to call 3-1-1 to Association’s Facebook page. “Once jumping on snow dusted trampolines. Even with all that was closed on report it. they’re wet, and the temps keep dropTuesday, many area restaurants were The Houston Police Department unping, that water is going to freeze.” open. According to a query online Mysurprisingly reminded residents to stay Even though BARC Animal Shelters & Adoptions was closed to the public, tiBurger, Andy’s Home Cafe, Spaghetti off the roads. Those who did get into BARC staff reported to work Tuesday Western, Brother’s Pizzeria, Doyle’s, an accident were asked to stop, take to care for animals. Friends for Life on Union Kitchen, Ploughman’s Deli, insurance information, take photos of East 22nd Street offered 10 Project Hughie’s, Simos Diner, The Barking Pig the accident – and file the police report WARM houses available for pick up and El Rey were all serving customers online at houstonpolice.org. Houston METRO suspended all operations at outside the shelter on Tuesday to pro- during the day on Tuesday. The 43rd Street Kroger and Shipley 5:30 p.m. Tuesday night due to dangertect free roaming cats. For people, the American Red Cross Do-Nuts on Ella were early closers ous road conditions. Non-Emergency City Services were opened warming centers at South Main Tuesday night. Monday night, people made im- suspended Tuesday and the Office of Baptist Church, the Houston Sobering Center and Pleasant Grove Missionary promptu visits to area grocery stores. Emergency Management activated the The Heights Life Facebook page post- City’s Emergency Operations Center Baptist Church. The Houston Independent School ed a photo of the Kroger on Studewood to coordinate the City’s response to the weather. District announced Monday afternoon with the produce aisles bare. The City of Houston sent a midday Unfortunately, the Houston Fire that all HISD schools and offices would notice on Tuesday that weather was Department had to respond to mulbe closed Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, the notice went out that school expected to deteriorate over the day, tiple structure fires Tuesday due to with icy roadways the norm. The city improper heating of homes, such as would be closed Wednesday as well. “Schools closed again tomorrow,” noted that the low temperatures Tues- with stoves and ovens and because of
the proximity of space heaters to flammable material. Although there were few reports of power outages in The Leader area, CenterPoint Energy said they were working with the City of Houston to identify areas that were without power. CenterPoint said that their smart meters are able to detect power outages, and that those without power did not need to call. Wednesday morning, there were clear skies and no additional rain. Things appeared to be getting back to normal, with the city’s Solid Waste Management department posting that they will start Monday’s garbage collection Wednesday, and Tuesday’s garbage collection on Thursday. The Leader’s news partner KHOU reported that a hard freeze warning would be in effect in the Houston area until 10 a.m. Wednesday. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft said that the roads should clear of ice by noon Wednesday. It’s hard to believe that the high on Saturday will be 70 degrees. Mother Nature is indeed fickle these days.
Winter from P. 1A since Jan. 2 and Feb. 1 of 1985. Other occurrences include Jan. 19 and Feb. 11, 1981; Jan. 11, Feb. 910 and 17-18 of 1973; Jan. 14 and Feb. 12 of 1963 and Dec. 28 and Jan. 26 1925-1926. Several factors have enabled this recent rush, Lanza noted, including abnormal warmth in Alaska. “That traditionally has to happen to ‘dislodge’ cold from that part of the continent and allow it to come south,” he said. “That’s happened often this winter, and has helped deliver some pretty impressive air masses.” Simply put, the last month will now forever be etched in Houston history. And the area isn’t alone, Lanza noted; much of the southern United States has displayed one of its most impressive winters in quite some time. “You just need the right factors to come together at the right times,” he said. “We’ve just happened to have the right amount of cold arriving in time with some lingering moisture to allow for a bit more snow and ice risk than usual this winter [in Texas].”
Recorded Snowfall in Houston Feb. 14-15, 1895 – 20’’ Jan. 12, 1912 – 0.1’’ Jan. 11, 1918 – 0.2’’ Dec. 28, 1925 – 0.4’’ Jan. 26, 1926 – 0.8’’ Dec. 21-22, 1929 – 2.5’’ March 10-11, 1932 – 0.8’’ Jan. 22, 1940 – 3.0’’ Dec. 10, 1944 – Trace amounts Jan. 30, 1949 – 2.6’’ Feb. 12, 1958 – Trace amounts Feb. 12, 1960 – 4.4’’ Jan. 25, 1961 – Trace amounts Dec. 13, 1961 – Trace amounts Jan. 14, 1963 – Trace amounts Feb. 12, 1963 – Trace amounts Feb. 21, 1964 – Trace amounts Jan. 11, 1973 – 2.0’’
Feb. 9-10, 1973 – 1.4’’ Feb. 17-18, 1973 – 1.4’’ Jan. 19-20, 1978 – 0.4’’ Feb. 2, 1980 – 1.4’’ Jan. 19, 1981 – Trace amounts Feb. 11, 1981 – Trace amounts Jan. 2, 1985 – 1.0’’ Feb. 1, 1985 – 0.3’’ Feb. 6, 1989 – Trace amounts Dec. 22, 1989 – 1.7’’ Feb. 12, 1994 – 0.1’’ Jan. 2, 1995 – Trace amounts Dec. 17, 1996 – Trace amounts Dec. 24, 2004 – Trace amounts Dec. 10, 2008 – 1.4’’ Dec. 4, 2009 – 1.0’’ Feb. 23, 2010 – Trace amounts Dec. 8, 2017 – 0.7’’
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Church from P. 1A 1958. It seated 406 people and included office spaces and a nursery. Other buildings were added and more property purchased through the years. The present auditorium was completed in 1972. Inman said that the church had 13 pastors over the years, with the current pastor, Sam Parker, being called in May 1998. The church is well known for the Temple Oaks Baptist School which opened its doors in September 1956. Inman
said it was the first Christian school organized in the Oak Forest area and began with 20 students and one teacher. Eventually, it grew to include grades kindergarten through sixth grade. “In the school’s heyday, there were about 300 plus students and 24 teachers,” Inman said. “A day care program was added in 1959. The school was closed in March of 2002 and the day care program closed in June 2003.” Heather Waters attended
Temple Oaks Baptist School from 1981 through 1988. She remembers fondly the shoe house that was part of the playground. Waters said there was one on the playground for younger kids and also one for the older children’s playground. “They had the most awesome fall festivals too,” said Waters. “There were hayrides on the fields in the back.” There were some congregants who were disappointed that the church did not stick to
Houston’s biggest obstacle has nearly always been flooding, at least within the last few decades, and the city has not possessed enough funding (in Haddock’s mind) to build what is necessary. The 2010 passing of Proposition One, she said, set the city on a path – and that path has led to paying off $1 billion of what was $2.5 billion in drainage bonds. And though she believes that represents a major step forward in addressing flooding issues, there is more to be done. Houston adopted flood plains in the early 80s; and when looking at the mostflooded neighborhoods or repeatedly-flooded neighborhoods, Haddock said, many were constructed prior to the city invoking current building codes. That creates a major
issue for several reasons, and is one on which she plans to direct much of her focus. “Our biggest challenge is going to be that houses don’t wear out. We have 85,000 structures in Houston built in the flood plain before we had flood plain rules,” she said. “For 80 percent of those – no matter how we change our building codes or what approaches we use – they were still built too low. How do we tackle those, especially coming back from Harvey?” “Along with other city departments, PWE faces the new challenge of helping to build a more flood-resistant, resilient city for future generations,” Turner added in a release. “And it’s our fortune that Carol has experience in that arena, too.”
Director from P. 1A gressional fellow on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in 2004, working on legislation (the Water Resources Development Act) for the Army Corps of Engineers that passed in 2007 before coming to work with the HCFCD. “[That position] is where I went from just watershed to drainage to looking at whole city services through infrastructure – how do we provide streets and drainage, water and wastewater, or plan for who might be moving to Houston?” she posed. “How do we address the problems we have today, not repeat them, and really build for the future? We need to use what we have in the most efficient way possible.” Much to do
the original plan for the sale. Sherry May said that her family voted on selling half of the existing property to remodel the church. “Then out of the blue they called a meeting because they got an offer on the whole property,” she said, noting that some members were absent from the early January vote because they had the flu. “It all happened so fast.” Inman said that there were three meeting notices in advance of the January meeting
where a congregational vote took place. Parker said that since the church is a 501(c)(3), the money from the sale was to go to similar non-profits. Inman said that the sale proceeds will be split up among many organizations. Although no amounts have been decided, Inman said that Iglesia Bautista Mana, the Hispanic church who had services at Temple Oaks, and MANNA, who leased space from Temple Oaks for their food pantry,
would be two recipients. “No individual is going to get the money,” said Parker. “People think church members are going to divide it up and that is not true.” At least one person thinks they should. “I think the church members should divide the money from the sale,” said Elaine Campbell, whose children went to school at Temple Oaks. “Then if individuals want to give money, they can do so individually.”
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The calendar. ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Lone Star College-North Harris Lone Star College-North Harris, Community Education Building, located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., will hold a Open House from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 18. Meet the instructors, visit with other members, get a new catalog and parking permits and register for membership and classes. The Academy for Lifelong Learning provides free classes and social opportunities for senior adults 50 and older. Membership is just $20/year for LSC-North Harris and LSC-Victory Center. Information: 281-7657947, lonestar.edu/all. FREE INTRODUCTION TO MODERN SQUARE DANCING Memorial Drive Lutheran Church Healthy, social fun, square dancing is friendship set to music. Fairbees Square Dance Club welcomes the community to experience the fun and fellowship of Square Dancing at a free fun night on Jan. 18, from 7- 8 p.m. No prior dance experience needed, no partner required, older children and teenagers welcome. Classes are held at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, in the fellowship hall, 12211 Memorial Dr. (77024). Park rear of church. Information: 713-9572762, 281-495-2397.
neaux III will sign his book, Adventures in Dating! at The Book Scene, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Join in the fun, food and prizes. The Book Scene is located at 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-869-6117. ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Lone Star College-Victory Center The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Lone Star College-Victory Center, 4141 Victory Dr., will hold an Open House from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 25. The Academy for Lifelong Learning is a membership community that offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older. Choose from technology, health and wellness, financial planning, community service projects, literary discussion groups, genealogy, arts and crafts and more. Information: 281-8105680, www.lonestar.edu/all.htm. GHACC ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON Reserve a table and invite your clients to this valuable luncheon. Hear from one of the Nation’s leading economists about the economic outlook for Houston, our state, our nation and our world. Dr. Gilmer will discuss business, employment, interest rates, energy and real estate. The luncheon will be at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop West, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 25. To purchase tickets or to sponsor, call 713-861-6735 or heightschamber.org.
OPEN HOUSE Aldine Library Aldine Library, 11331 Airline Dr., will hold their open house from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 19. There will be games and prizes for kids, representatives from organizations and businesses around the community, and examples of some of the digital offerings on display. There will also be food and a book sale. Information: 832-927-5410.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES CONFERENCE AND FAIR Family to Family Network Save the date. The Success for Children with Disabilities 13th Annual Conference and Resource Fair, hosted by Family to Family Network and Region 4, will be held Jan. 27, at Houston Community College Northwest
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Women’s Bible Study Group meets at the YMCA The Women’s Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. The new Bible study begins on the Book of Daniel. There will be Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information or call 713-516-4282. Fun4Seniors luncheon at St. Stephen’s Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend a Fun4Seniors Luncheon at St. Stephen’s, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4, Monday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The cost is $10 per person
and includes live musical entertainment and lunch catered by Ben’s Chuck Wagon. RSVP to Precinct 4 at 281-893-3726. Families who want to experience worshipping God and learning about Jesus in a fun, engaging way are welcome to attend Messy Church from 56:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. This free event that is fun for all ages will include stories, crafts, food and worship. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. Havana Nights Gala at St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 3600 Brinkman, will hold their Havana Nights Gala Jan. 27.
COUNTRY BREAKFASTS WITH DR. RED DUKE Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters Dr. Bryant Boutwell returns to the Houston Assembly of Delphians’ Speaker Series with a sneak peek at his new biography on the life of Dr. Red Duke, scheduled for release this summer. This event will be held at the West University Community Center, 6104 Auden St., from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 3, and is open to the community. A lifelong author and historian, Boutwell spent the last year of Red Duke’s life having breakfast with him on weekends to collect his life story. Information: 713-468-3749.
- Spring Branch Campus, 1010 Sam Houston Pkwy. The conference is 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and the resource fair is from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: familytofamilynetwork.org. WITNESS AMERICANA - THE ART OF BBQTACOS EaDo Workspaces Mixed?-media artist, BBQTacos, will host his first public solo art exhibition ?Americana, at the EaDo Workspaces, 3420 Rusk, from 5-9 p.m. Jan. 27. This series of prints and painting brings the artist’s childhood curiosity right up to the complex face of the American spirit. The event will feature complimentary beverages, DJ, food truck and of course, art. Free admission. Information: 225281-0168, www.dizzyarts.net.
THE COUNTRY HOUSE Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West, presents the regional premiere of Donald Margulies’ The Country House, a piercing look at a family of performers coming to terms with the roles they play in each other’s lives. The show runs through Feb. 3, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, at 3 p.m. (January 21 and 28, only). Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $16 adults, $13 students and seniors, and $13 Sunday matinees. Information: theatresuburbia.org, 713-6823525.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Belmont Village Senior Living Kick off the New Year by giving back. Belmont Village Senior Living, 7667 Woodway Dr., will hold a life-saving blood drive from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 29. Local sponsor, Whole Foods, will provide treats to donors. No appointments necessary, but quick and easy scheduling is available online at giveblood.org. Enter group code: B667. Information: 713-781-1505. PANCAKE BREAKFAST/SILENT AUCTION Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet One of the community’s most popular traditions and annual gatherings returns for the 24th year when the Garden Oaks Montessori Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction serves up thousands of pancakes from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the HISD magnet school, 901 Sue Barnett Dr. To underwrite a portion of the annual breakfast or to donate auction items, please contact Silent Auction Coordinator Mandy Leal at mandy.leal@gmail.com. Information: 713-696-2930.
FIGHT MEDICARE FRAUD Better Business Bureau Education Foundation Jennifer Salazar, Texas SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Director, a program offered by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation is holding free training from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 7. This class is for individuals 55 and older who are interested in learning how they can join the fight against Medicare Fraud by becoming a volunteer with the SMP Program. The training will be held at the Mangum Howell Center, 2500 Frick Road, 77038.
HAPPENINGS ON THE WAY TO HEAVEN WRITER’S GROUP Adolf Hoepfl Garage Have you written something you would like to see published? Have you written something you like to share with a small group of experienced writers? Join the writer’s group. All ages are welcome. Meetings are the first Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Feb. 9. Meetings are in the Liberty Room of Adolf Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. For information and guidelines for reading your work, email Kathryn van der Pol at Kathryn@adolfhoepfl.com. BEJEWELED Winter Street Studios The Center for Success and Independence, a non-profit founded by long-time Heights residents, Dr. Marylou Erbland and Robert Woods, is hosting the annual gala, Bejeweled 2018, Feb. 10. The proceeds from the gala will fund scholarships for teens and their families who are unable to afford treatment at the Center. The gala will be 7 p.m. Feb. 10, at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street. Tickets are $100. Sponsorships are available. Information: http://tcsi.org/donate/bejeweled-2018/. MAKING OF AMERICA BOOK CLUB Adolf Hoepfl Garage The Making of America Book Club is starting a new book beginning Jan. 11. If you enjoy American history and the people who shaped it, this is an opportunity to meet with other like-minded readers. We will be reading Con-
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I am excited about the Winter Olympics. As a boy growing up in Houston I remember the few times we saw snow. One winter when I was about eight or nine years old I remember dressing up in my coat and gloves every time it got even a little bit cold to go outside and see if I could find ice. Of course, I was usually disappointed. For me watching the Winter Olympics was fascinating because it was a window into another world. A world of snow, ice, and amazing athletes who knew how to maneuver in that slippery landscape. The strength that these athletes have is amazing. Their ability to fly around an ice rink or down a steep mountain and maintain control takes incredible muscle tone and strength. Physical strength is amazing to see, but I think something even more incredible is spiritual strength. The Bible says that there is a spiritual battle going on all of the time. There is a fight against spiritual beings that desire to defeat the heart and soul of each person. How can we have the strength for these battles? Ephesians 6:10 says that we must be strong in the Lord. This verse is directed to believers, children of God, because it says “brothers.” So, you must be a child of God in order to have the strength that comes from God to be able to fight the spiritual battles in your life. The strength comes from God and this strength is described through the pieces of the armor of God. Each piece of armor is necessary to fight and win the spiritual battles we face. Over the next several weeks we will look at the parts of the armor and how they relate to our lives. This week, if you need strength, go to God! Ask Him for strength to succeed in each thing you face.
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Is running with the family safe for puppy?
Dear Tabby, My husband and I just completed the Chevron Houston Marathon and have really enjoyed our training runs leading up to the big race. We also just got a puppy and we’d love to take our new addition along with us on our runs. Is this advisable? Ready to Run in Garden Oaks Dear Ready to Run, Congratulations on your marathon and your new canine addition! I’m sure, with all of that manic puppy energy in your home, you’re eager to find ways to help your puppy exercise. Since
you’re both runners, taking the puppy along on your runs seems like a logical way to spend time with your pup and fit in your runs. Well, hold your horses a bit: Vets agree that dogs shouldn’t go jogging until their growth plates have closed. Dogs grow a lot in their first year, especially large breeds. Their bones and joints are remodeling as they continue to grow. (Certain breeds like Shih Tzus, Corgis, and Basset Hounds are predisposed to premature growth plate closure.) To accommodate the growth of your growing puppy the cartilage and bones are soft and contain many extra blood vessels. Since the growth plates are softer than other parts of the bones they’re more prone to injury. Trauma to a puppy’s growth plate can lead to severe bone deformities. Being dropped, hit by a car, or vigorous activity injuries in puppies should be diagnosed and treated quickly. The age at which the growth plates completely mature is different depending on the breed. Most of your dog’s growth will happen between 4 and 8 months
of age. Large and giant breeds mature much slower--they might not be fully developed until 18 months of age. But, it’s best to check with your veterinarian to find out when your puppy has reached maturity. An x ray can be performed if you want to know for sure that their growth plates have closed As for alternative ways to exercise your puppy, many breeders suggest a “five minute rule.” The five minute rule states that puppies should have 5 minutes of or-
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ganized exercise per day for every month of his age. So a 8 week old puppy should be getting 10 minutes a day. Organized exercises are activities that you control, such as brief walks and training sessions. With a little creativity, you should be able to come up with fun ways to exercise your pup and slowly incorporate running into your plans.
Dorothy Lourine Cox, 91, born Jan. 8, 1926 in Bartlett, Texas, died Jan. 2. Cox taught first grade at Oak Forest Elementary School. She is survived by her children, Tim Cox, Gayle Smith and Tammy Ganze, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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Barbara Jean Spates, 78, born Feb. 17, 1939, died Jan. 13. Spates was baptized and confirmed in the historic sanctuary of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member. She grew up in the Woodland Heights along with two younger brothers Charles and Shailer. She attended and graduated from Immanuel Lutheran, Hogg Junior and Reagan High. She later attended Stephen F. Austin college. Spates is survived by her beloved daughters, Michelle Foster, Karen Evans, Laura Morgan, two brothers, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
Nancy Elizabeth Davidson, 95, born Feb. 18, 1922, died Marie Elizabeth Ellis, 86, born Nov. 4, 1931, died Jan. 13.
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Elizabeth Huebner, 93, born Jan. 25, 1924, died Jan. 13.
Meet George. Sweet George has been in rescue since October of 2016 and is ready for his new beginning. This 3 year old Shepherd/Collie-mix is a smart dog, knows commands and is well mannered, but would do best as an only dog. He is energetic and needs exercise. Could George be your training partner? If so, go to www.k9angelsrescue.org to learn more.
Jeraine Wynton Reat, 88, born Sept. 1, 1929, died Jan. 11.
Dale Allen Van Ness Sr.,
77, born Nov. 21, 1940, died Jan. 9. Van Ness was employed with the Houston Police Department where he served for 22 years. Van Ness is survived by his wife of 44 years Debbyann Van Ness, sons Dale Van Ness Jr., Gene Van Ness, daughter Kerry Gooch, brother Johnny Van Ness, and five grandchildren.
Karen Lois Roznovsky, 54, born April 30, 1963 in Houston, died Jan. 7. She was born to August and Mary Roznovsky. Roznovsky attended Waltrip High School and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters Laura Phelps, Melissa Herren, and Jamie
Neighbors: Oaks Dads Club barbecue cook off fast approaching By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com
Happy birthday to William Garcia of Garden Oaks who celebrated his 5th birthday with a day off from school and fun in the snow! William and his proud parents Emily and Matthew Garcia, along with siblings James and Adeline, ventured out on Monday for a day of celebrations and presents. Emily said, “Those presents came in handy keeping three kids from getting cabin fever on our snow day.” William told his mother he was “so lucky that it was winter on his birthday.” The 2018 Olympic Winter Games are fast approaching! One of our neighbors, Sally Janacek, taught Canadian Olympian Kaitlyn Weaver in fourth grade at Frostwood. Kaitlyn and her skating partner, Andrew Poje, will compete in the Winter Olympics. Janacek said, “Her early
morning practices at the Galleria before school really paid off. Enjoy their winning dance on ice!” Lauren Simpson of Oak Forest would like you to know: The Native Plant Society of Texas is offering small grants to build Monarch butterfly-habitat gardens through its Bring Back the Monarch to Texas Program. You can learn more about these grants and how to apply for them at https:// npsot.org/wp/story/2018/10523/. Thank you, Lauren! Mark your calendars! Next weekend, Jan. 26 and 27, Oaks Dads Club is hosting its annual fundraiser, the Oaks Dads Club BBQ Cook Off. The cook off opens registration to the novice griller as well as seasoned cook off teams. Cook off teams will compete in several different categories: breakfast, beans, chili, chicken, ribs, brisket, beverage and the Ron Roznovsky Chef’s Choice. On Fri-
day, cook off teams will set up their tents, smokers, grills and camp kitchens and most will camp out over night preparing their entries for judging on Jan. 27. Friday night’s party with live music (Darwin Macon, Honey Boy Nelson and The Dale-Michael Molder Band) starts at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Throughout the night, the scent of sweet oak and pecan wood will waft throughout the Oak Forest and Shepherd Forest neighborhoods and you should definitely follow your nose and indulge on Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. Get there early because plates run out quickly - barbecue plates are $15 each and will be sold from 11 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Entry to the event is $5. To register for the cornhole tournament, go to http://www. houstonssc.com/league/20685/details. For an event schedule and to purchase tickets, please go to www.
odcsports.com. For general questions or volunteer registration, contact Danielle Soria-Orozco at 281-7722989. For cook off team questions, contact Shawn Salyers at 713-4444454. Almost everyone in Leader country enjoyed an unexpected snow day or two at home this week and I wanted to share a peek inside our neighbors’ homes and let you know how people spent their day off. You know the weather is really bad when Shipley Do-Nuts on Ella is closed! Debby Hobart of Oak Forest said: “I am staying warm at home and cooking a pot of homemade vegetable beef soup and cornbread.” Jackie Black of Forest West is cooking spaghetti and meatballs and Italian sausage on her snow day while her sweet mother, Jeanette Black, is still celebrating her birthday week! Jeanette blew out 60 candles on her
special day, Jan. 10, and celebrated with 40 friends, family, co-workers and neighbors at Berryhill on Saturday night. Happy birthday, Jeanette! Natalie Phillips of Oak Forest, a teacher at St. Jerome Catholic School, got down and dirty and used her time well! She put together an IKEA child’s table to make a Lego surface for her Kindergarten class and then she repurposed the IKEA box to make a feral cat feeding station to keep the kitties out of the wind while they eat near their shelters. Natalie is a volunteer with the Animal Justice League and Oak Forest Feral Cat Project. The Villarreal family read books, worked remotely, played outside and generally acted like 5 year olds in the sleet and snow, and there may have been some wild dancing in the streets when the call came announcing HISD is closed again on Wednesday! Stay warm, neighbors.
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Among others, services include: Interior and exterior minor painting Door install/repair Minor tile and caulking repair Drywall and window repair Appliance repair Gutter cleaning repair TV wall mount installation Fence and gate repair Honey-do lists
If this sounds like a fit for you and if you have experience in any of these areas or other home services, call us at
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Gilbert 281-948-4879
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Complete Pavers
Includes: Pressure Washing, Caulking-Labor Only Rotted Wood - Extra Charge 10% Discount - Interior Painting
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HAR BINGER
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Electrical Services
Lights-Plugs-Breakers Cover all electric needs
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Licensed-Insured
TEL. 713-721-5490 17823
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Water Damage repairs • Exterior/Interior • Pressure Washing • Sheetrock Repair • References
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9235 N. Houston Rosslyn 77088
KINARD’S Appliance Service
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EUGENE HAULS TRASH: Cleans garages, trims trees. 832-890-5453; 713-6315348.
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• Poor-quality vinyl windows can crack and cause drafts this time of year. Our windows’ composite Fibrex® material is much, much stronger than vinyl.
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Offer not available in all areas. 18% discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution. Cannot be combined with other offers. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window and Patio Door Diagnosis must be made and documented on or before 1/31/18, with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 12 months. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. This Renewal by Andersen location is independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2018 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.
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