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Friends for Life, the no-kill animal shelter – and Houston’s only green shelter – will mark its one-year anniversary at the facility, 107 E. 22nd St. in the Heights, with a celebration from 6-9 p.m. June 8. Drinks and appetizers from Whole Foods will be served, and there will be live music and a photo booth, as well as the unveiling of a donor wall. For information, email events@adopfriends4life.org or call 713-863-9835.

Chamber to host Wayne Dolceﬁno

The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Wayne Dolceﬁno, former Channel 13 investigative reporter, as its speaker at the Thursday, June 13 Breakfast Connection. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 713-861-6735 or registering online at www.heightschamber.com. Personal checks and credit cards are accepted. Member fee is $20, and guests may attend for $25.

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tudents at Harvard Elementary put the ﬁnishing touches on puzzles and birthday parties this week. In other words, another school year is in the books all around Houston. For more about the end of the 2012-2013 school year, please turn to Pages 6A & 7A, where we introduce to you valedictorians, salutatorians and new principals for the 2013-2014 school years.

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OF hero dies on dark day for HFD The mass grief Houston residents felt Friday at the news that four city firefighters had perished in a hotelrestaurant fire turned more personal over the weekend when it became known that one of the victims grew up and lived in Oak Forest. Robert Herman Garner IV, 29, graduated from Scarborough High in 2002. After g raduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force for six years, serving two tours of duty Robert Garner in Iraq. He had been with the Why don’t we offer our Houston Fire gratitude to civil servants Department, stationed in before it’s too late? southwest Page 4A Houston, since October 2010. The accident, in which a heavy ceiling apparently fell on the firefighters, was the worst in the department’s history. The facts of Garner’s death weren’t known to a trio of little girls Saturday who simply wanted to reach out to the men and women, like Garner, who protect their community at Fire Station No. 13 on 43rd Street. They set up a stand at the corner of Oak Forest and Ebony to sell cold cups of lemonade and stuffed animals for $1 apiece. Within a few hours, Avery Brown, Cristina and Lillian McInnis had raised $185.25 that they proudly turned over to the duty crew at the firehouse.

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HomeConcerns

Insurance rates take a hike... up by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Local residents have been startled by rising homeowner’s and automobile insurance rate. Andy Adams, of Adams Insurance Service at 427 W. 20th St. #500, said there are several factors in the current trend of rising insurance rates. He said increases have been about 10-15 percent without claims, and more with them, over the past year. “It’s across the board for businesses and individuals,” Adams said. Part of it comes from location and exposure to hurricanes and windstorms. Harris County is a windstorm affected area. “Often times, it depends what your credit report looks like,” Adams said. “Carriers are using credit reports to make a lot of underwriting decisions today.” Some people, Adams said, are just now feeling the effect of their insurance rates due to the fact that they’re

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Brown water at home? There are simple ﬁxes by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

According to Andy Adams of Adams Insurance in the Heights, exposure to winds and hurricanes are part of the reason rates are up ‘across the board.’ This home in Shepherd Park Plaza was damaged during a storm last year. (File Photo)

Ever notice that the water coming out of your tap is a little bit brown? Homeowners in Leader communities frequently take to their neighborhood social media to ask about the source of the problem – and what other residents have done to ﬁx it. The brown color doesn’t have anything to do with city water, but rather old pipes, ranging from Brown Water -- A before and after photo 20-to-50 years of pipes from the piping rehab process. old, according (Photo by Vic Caso) to someone who deals with the complaint daily. And the positive news is that the problem is much less costly and invasive to deal with now than in the past. “What happens over time is the corrosion build up in

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CRIME BRIEFS

Police nab assault suspect Timothy Brooks, 38, was arrested at 1 a.m. Sunday morning at the Scottish Inn, 6661 Westcott, near Memorial Park, and charged with assault on a family member. According to the Houston Police Department, Brooks became intoxicated and started choking his girlfriend. She was able to get away and contact police.

the bushes and demanded his car key and phone. The car was recovered later that evening at 5718 W. 34th St., with the keys in it and nothing missing. The phone still hasn’t been recovered.

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HISD investigates sexual assault

The Houston Independent School District Police Department is investigating a sexual assault of a child, according to the Houston Police Department. The call came from Helms Elementary School, 503 W. 21st St., at 8:48 a.m. on May 31. The victim, who is reportedly over 14 years of age, reported that someone touched her inappropriately. No arrest has been made at press time, and the suspect may be known to the victim.

Elderly man robbed

HPD is looking for two suspects in the aggravated robbery of an elderly person at 9:15 p.m. May 25 in the 4500 block of Tulsa. The 65-year-old man was delivering Spanish language magazines when the two assailants – described as one Hispanic and one non-Hispanic – came out of

A 55-year-old man who walking to work in the 2100 block of West 18th Street at 2:45 a.m. on May 29th was robbed at gunpoint of his wallet and suffered minor injuries. A suspect ran up behind the victim and hit him in the head with what the suspect believed to be a gun. He fell to the ground and a second suspect came up in the opposite direction and began to assault him, demanding his wallet. The ﬁrst suspect is described as a 35-year-old black male between 5-6 and 5-9, 200 and 230 pounds, with a revolver. The second suspect was described as a 35year-old black male between 5-5 and 5-11 and not described as being armed.

Bicyclist robbed at La Moreliana No. 5

An 18-year-old bicyclist was robbed of his wallet and cell phone at 1 a.m. May 27 at the La Moreliana No. 5 meat market at 2012 W. 34th St. The victim was approached by a suspect described as an Hispanic male between the ages of 40-45, bald, and between 5-foot-8 to 5-11 and between 260 and 265 pounds. The suspect, who didn’t appear to be armed, tried to push the victim off his bicycle. The victim wasn’t injured in the accident and he was able to ﬂee on his bicycle.

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Garner • from Page 1A On Sunday, there was a stark reminder of the loss, as a procession of dozens of fire-EMT vehicles and hearses bearing the four firefighters’ bodies slowly wound their way from the North Loop down Shepherd, along 34th Street, where it paused, then continued to Ella and back to the freeway. It was part of a tour of the city for residents to pay their respects organized by Houston Firefighters Union Local 341. When school resumed on Monday, Robert Garner’s teachers at his alma mater of Scarborough were remembering him.

“I remember he was a very quiet and studious young man who was always willing to lend a helping hand,” said Jacquelyn McWilliams, who had Garner in her junior English course in 2000-01. “He was a people person. He loved people. He was very good at math and tutored students who had difﬁculty in math.” Suzanne Cook had Garner in her yearbook class when he was a senior. “He was a great guy,” Cook said. “He was always outgoing and always cared for others.” Scarborough ISS teacher De-

wayne Harrold graduated with Garner in 2002. Although he didn’t know him well, they had mutual friends and he remembered good things about the fallen hero. “He was a nice guy, very funny,” Harrold said. “He was kind of quiet. He made people laugh.” The city was scheduled to say goodbye to their fallen ﬁrst responders at a memorial Wednesday at Reliant Stadium. Funeral services for Garner were set for 1 p.m. Friday at River Pointe Church in Richmond, with burial following at Forest Park Cemetery on Westheimer Road.

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Table 19 632 W 19th St. www.facebook.com/table19 Brunch: $4-$10 Burgers & Sandwiches: $14-$19 Pies: $16.99-$20 Kid Friendly: Happy Face Pancakes in the Kids Brunch, enough said LE’s Favorite: Dirty Chai Latte

Review: Waffles need work Chicken and waffles have begun to show up on breakfast and/or brunch menus across Houston; a function most likely of the national gastronomic spotlight shown down on the Breakfast Klub and its signature dish, as well as the pervasiveness of American Comfort Food in Houston’s culinary scene. And to be frank, chicken and waffles are an unlikely but darn tasty pairing when you throw all of your dietary inhibitions out into the humidity. The temptation of a couple pieces of Church’s Chicken-style yard bird nestled up beside the decadence of butterand syrup-drenched waffles is just too much to overcome sometimes (particularly when Leader Eater was in need of some grease in the a.m. after a certain music festival by the bayou recently). But as with any menu trend that has reached of a point of concentration, there are going to be some restaurants that fall to the back of the pack. This is the case for the quaint brunch and pie place called Table 19. On a recent stop to the spot on 19th, Leader Eater was drawn to the chicken and waffle dish that takes top billing on its brunch menu (offered all day on Saturday and Sunday). I was intrigued by the parmesan breading for the chicken (an interesting flavor combo with the traditional breakfast tastes?) but the chicken came out as a slab in an almost symmetrical flattened football shape; a far cry from the fried thighs and drumsticks I was envisioning. The chicken was clearly pre-packaged poultry, and its density the texture of welldone steak, not a fall-off-the-bone wing, with a stiff undercurrent of

rosemary. Piping hot waffles, the kind where the butter has melted to fatty pools in the cubed crevices before you lift your knife from the first swipe, can do a lot to negate shortcomings on the rest of the plate. But Table 19’s waffle came out lukewarm and couldn’t shoulder the rescue efforts needed to save the dish. The little heap of scrambled eggs with some added Swiss cheese was a nice consolation prize. Table 19’s brunch was not all disappointment, though. The Eggs Benedict that sat across the table from me was a stunningly colorful display with a pairing of electric green (although a little oversalted) asparagus. The custardy texture of the Hollandaise sauce mixed in well with the yolk that oozed out of the lightly poached eggs onto the English muffin and Back, err, Canadian bacon. We were also treated to admirable service from one of the more charming young waitresses I’ve come across in a while. She was nice enough to explain to Leader Eater what makes up a Dirty Chai Latte and quickly brought out the Masala-based coffee drink that included a shot of espresso. The restaurant’s interior has had a spruce-up with handsome wood-topped tables and attractive local art, jewelry included, all over the wall. Table 19’s forte is as a latemorning brunch or coffee and dessert spot. Whole pies from the Conroe baking gurus, Pie in the Sky Co., are on wire racks in a side section of the restaurant, and you can get a slice of these second-tonone desserts any time of day. Leader Eater’s suggestion: Cherry Pie over Chicken and Waffles.

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Friday, June 7

Michelle O’Michael - Bliss Extends. 6-9 p.m. by the pool at Darke Gallery, 320 Detering 77007, 713-542-3802, http://www.darkegallery. com . O’Michael has completed her master’s of ﬁne art degree from Houston Baptist University, studying under Michael Roque Collins, and spent two summers working and exhibiting in Germany and the U.S. Darke is a great space that focuses on artists with Texas ties. ’80s Cartoon Crazy. 6-9 p.m., East End Studio Gallery 708-C Telephone Road 77023. A tribute to the cartoons that helped shape a generation’s young minds. http://www.eestudiogallery.com

Saturday, June 8

Craftacular 2nd Saturday - The Father’s Day edition, Hello-Lucky, 1025 Studewood, noon-4 p.m. Get your shaved ice treats from Yeti Sunshine outside. Open Artist Studios at Winter & Spring Street Studios 2101 Winter St. and 1824 Spring St. 77007. http://winterstreetstudios. info Coinciding with the open studios: Color: Works, oil-on-paper, from 2012 and 2013 by Robert Derr - Winter Street Studios #C3b

*This space has its own entrance on the front left side of the building. http://www.facebook. com/events/310886822376398 Charles Watson, Reception - Heights Art Studios & Gallery 7-10 p.m. 214 E. 27 St. 77008 http://hasg.blog.com http://charleswatson. com/home.html Group Exhibit - 6-9 p.m. Koelsch Gallery 703 Yale St. 77007. The space is right on the bike trail at Yale and 7th Street. www.koelschgallery.com

Thursday, June 13

Linda Hardy - Reception. 5:30-7 p.m. at One Green Street 3423 White Oak Drive, Houston, Texas 77007. https://www.facebook. com/events/587400781294381/ Linda is a proliﬁc artist with a very unique sculpted/collage style - perfect ﬁt for this unique eco/gift and home shop.

Saturday, June 15

Mister Man: A Men’s Pop Up Shop 1-6 p.m. - Atticus (next to Retropolis) 321 B W 19th St.

77008. Get handsome just in time for Father’s Day https://www.facebook.com/events/193351 664150441/ School’s Out! -A ’70s music themed art show. 5-9 p.m. Texas Art Asylum 1719 Live Oak, Houston, TX 77003 http://www.facebook.com/events/371408136298149/?fref=ts Free admission -- music and beverages included. Last week I mentioned I had not started my art project for the Texas Art Asylum’s & TUTS Tupperware Art Show. I did manage to get in my art submission. Yeah! It is titled Redneck Sukkulent Garden, and comprises three cone shaped pieces of Tupperware mounted on old pallet board and planted up with three succulents. I had help from my friend and container garden specialist, Austin Merrell. It is quite artsy. Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet.com.

TV show on tap from local creator Thirsty Explorer

Houston resident Chris Spradley has been busy promoting his TV pilot, “Breweries, Bars and Beer Food.” Spradley, a 2010 Master Chef Finalist, is the host of the show that will take viewers on a tour of craft breweries throughout the U.S. The show will also visit local pubs serving craft beers, Thirsty share food pairings and demonstrate how to cook with craft beer. TheExplorer pilot was recently released by the Brewers Association as part of American Craft Beer Week. It can be viewed at Breweries, Bars and Beer Food on Facebook, or for more information visit http://www. breweriesbarsandbeerfood.com/.

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Opening, closing: The new Avenue Gallery, 3219 Houston Ave., is set to open Satuday. Find their Facebook page for details and events, www.facebook.com/avegallery. And time’s running out to see Steve Brudniak – The Science of Surrealism at the Avis Frank Gallery, 1606 White Oak Drive. The closing and artist talk will run 3-6 p.m. June 15. Owner Frank says this has been by far the gallery’s most popular show: “The gallery has had people coming across town in their lunch break because someone in their ofﬁce came to the opening and raved about his work.” Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Mitch Cohen by appointment - the Arts Columnist http://www.avisfrank. com

June brings new drink specials and featured shots from Herradura Tequila to the menu at Cyclone Anaya’s. This month’s specials include Herradura Paloma, which has Herradura Silver Tequila, grapefruit soda and lime juice, served up on the rocks, and The Herradura Skinny Margarita, which has Herradura Silver or Herradura Reposado Tequila, Splenda and

fresh lime juice. Another feature is the Citrus Lemonade, which has Finlandia Vodka, grapefruit juice and lemonade served up or on the rocks. Cyclone’s featured shots for June include the Orange & Cinnamon Shot, the Skinny Mini, the Hot Tamale, and the Fresh Squeezed Kamikaze. Happy Hour starts at 11 a.m. during the weekdays, with half price bottles of wine for Wine Down Mondays and Tuesdays. Cyclone Anaya’s is located at 1710 Durham Drive.

farmhouse style originally brewed for the the seasonal farm workers in Belgium. There will also be a variety of beers made just for Houston Beer Fest from breweries across the country. The fest runs from 1-10 p.m. June 8 at

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The huge difference between civil and public servants

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his language of ours is tricky sometimes. There are words in our every day vocabulary that almost mean the exact same thing, yet they have completely different connotations. Consider the difference between “stink” and “aroma.” Both relate to smell, but one makes your nose turn, the other makes it open. What about “damp” versus “humid?” Both mean there’s water in the air, but one is in your basement, the other is your walk from the house to the car on an August morning in Houston. After watching and reading the news of four firefighters who were killed in southwest Houston last week, including Robert Garner, who grew up and lived in Oak Forest, I was reminded of another phrase in our language that almost should mean the exact same thing, but seems miles apart today: “Civil Servants” versus “Public Servants.” In nearly every definition of the word, “civil” literally means “involving the general public.” But when we talk about civil servants, we mean those people who volunteer to serve our community. And when we talk about public servants, we

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usually mean those people, those politicians, we elect to serve us. I don’t have any empirical data to support this claim, but if you stood a fireman next to a U.S. Representative, is there any question who would win a popularity contest? If you asked a police officer to stand beside a State Senator, who would get the loudest cheers? Remember the enduring images of President George W. Bush standing atop the rubble of New York City after the attacks of 9/11? Yes, there was gravity in the President’s presence. There was emotional strength because Bush was surrounded by firemen in charred clothing and shattered faces.

In nearly two decades of covering news, I have talked with too many politicians – or public servants – to count. In interviews ranging from a small town school board member to President Clinton, I’ve run the gamut of every political interview you can imagine. No matter where you turn, we have public servants all over this nation who sincerely care about the good of their constituency. Just in our area of Houston, I believe Ellen Cohen and Ed Gonzalez are two of the good people we’ve elected. In every conversation I’ve had, they both put community before self, and we’re lucky to have them. But those Houston City Council representatives are scarred by the well-deserved stereotypes of public servants all across this nation. Politicians today (mostly national) conjure images of personal drivers and assistants. They rub elbows with lobbyists and arrive at 5-star dinners in fancy cars and fancier clothing. They have speech writers and chiefs of staff. They don’t make their own schedule – they have someone do that for them. They roll up their sleeves when polling ﬁrms and high-paid consultants tell them it

makes them look like the working men and women in the Heartland of America. What’s worse, our national public servants have divided us so greatly that our respect for them, on both sides of the aisle, has been diminished to levels we’ve rarely seen. According to Gallup, the approval rating for Congress has hovered around the 15 percent mark for most of this year. In April, the disapproval rating was 79 percent. It’s pretty simple, really. Regardless of what some politicians think, we voters really are a smart lot. We don’t much care for people who vote for political expediency over personal conviction. And we’re not very fond of folks who earn six ﬁgures and somehow retire as millionaires thanks to lecture circuits and high-paid consulting gigs once their terms expire. I’ll tell you what we do like. We like the men and women who put us before themselves. We like servants who risk their lives, and sometimes lose them, because they value ours more than theirs. We forever remember folks like Robert Garner because he walked into a blaze because it was his job. We respect people

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Botching the wildﬂower meadows

Dear Editor: Your article on the bat bridge in Watonga Parkway Park highlighted yet another reason why our neighborhood is so special. Unfortunately those bats no longer have wildflower meadows lining the bayous to use as their hunting grounds as they were mown down by our Flood Control District the day after Mother’s Day. Gone is the diversity of native wildflowers that, according to signage in the park, had been carefully selected to help prevent erosion of the bayou’s banks from storm water and help recharge the water table. In less than a day what had been a beautiful scenic area abounding with wildlife - and tons of human admirers - had been turned back into high-maintenance turf lining a concrete ditch. No more bluebonnets, winecups, red clover, milkweed, and dozens of other species that were in full bloom and bud that Mothers Day Sunday. In order to be sustainable, wildflower meadows need to be allowed to mature and set seed before being mowed. I guess that someone didn’t get the memo - or proper training. How ironic that the very entity which obviously spent a lot of time and (our) money creating this area would destroy it right inits prime. Thanks guys. Darrin Duling

Ashby fans weigh in

Dear Editor: I’m one of those folks who says, “I’ve never written anyone – until now!” (Well, except for when The Leader was looking for someone to write about pets; I confess I gave that a go.) I’m a California transplant to Houston from way back in 1983 (but, still, please don’t tell). I’ve been reading Ashby forever and I don’t know what I’d’ve done without his columns over the years. The grins. The gasps of shock or outrage. The belly laughs (today’s column about hurricanes is a wonderful example). So I thank you for maintaining that constancy as The Leader has changed and improved. Your columns are no slouch, either. :-) Rebecca Amstutz

Tearing down the Astrodome is like tearing down the Eiffel Town. (Photo from Columbia University) Dear Editor: I work the night shift at the Hospital on 20th and I read your paper all the time. I was recently reading your paper under The Topics where someone asked to fire Mr Ashby. I just wanted to say don’t you dare! He’s one of the reasons I read The Leader. His witty take on issues amuses me very much. I really enjoy his column. I’d also like to say that because we live in a Country with so much freedom, many of us do not realize when some of it is being chipped away. The right to free speech is one of those freedoms. Mr Ashby has the right to comment on whatever he chooses, and someone should not suggest to fire him because they probably do not agree with what he has to say. It makes me think of the Yale st Apt being built despite protests from people. Those poor people do not realize no one has any intention on listening to them, just like the protests against the Walmart to be built. After all the hoopla it was built anyway. All those people were just thinking what they had to say was important, when really no one was listening. But I guess that’s a whole other ballgame. We should not be afraid to voice our opinions just because someone else may not want to hear it. So keep Mr Ashby on the payroll because what he has to say is important and it always puts a smile on my face. Phylliss

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Dear Editor: Liz Theiss wants to save the Boy Scouts from the immorality of the gays and save the US from the evils of Islam. No doubt, she also wants to save my soul since I’m a proud Gay man. Perhaps she should stop and think: what man in his right mind would want to have to join the Boy Scouts just to have sex? There’s plenty of men out there who are of legal age and willing. And does Ms. Theiss not know that there are 2.1 billion Muslims on the earth? If they wanted to overthrow the world, they could have easily done so long ago. Fortunately, the relative small number of radical Islamists are having a hard time making many inroads into overthrowing democracy. And as for me, I don’t need saving, as I’m very happy and feel my place in eternity is well-secured. I’m wondering if the incredibly judgmental Ms. Theiss can say the same thing: “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” Russell J. Sanders Dear Editor: I’m quite disappointed in The Leader for printing this write-in which I find offensive in so many ways. In regards to Islam, Houston is a melting pot of many cultures. I’m proud to say that I’ve met people from all around the world in this town. My landlord is from Palestine, I taught a lady from Oman in one of my classes, I get some of my local goods from an Oak Forest store owned and run by a number of people from Pakistan. All of these people seem to be fine, upstanding members of society

and I find it offensive and troublesome when a community paper allows the printing of anything against any religion, including Islam. Comparing the killing of a British soldier to a change in policy for the “Boy Scouts of America” seems an offense to any soldier who has served with good will. The writer, as well as The Leader, might wonder who is being “dishonored” by this ineptly titled rant. I ask that The Leader reconsider its editing and publishing policies for future write-ins because I don’t feel a community paper should be used as a platform to offend anyone, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, etc. Brian, via www.theleadernews.com

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Dear Editor: I just got around to reading this week’s Leader and saw your article on vinyl shops in the area. I am always happy to see these types of articles because it relates to the business that my husband and I own. We also know Craig Brown at Heights Vinyl, whom we happen to like very much and enjoy a friendly relationship as co-conspirators more than competitors. In fact, we have supplied him with some of the gear that he sells in his store. However, I do need to take issue with the statement that he made regarding being the ”No. 1 music equipment re-sale shop in the state”. I believe that honor belongs to us, “Sounds Good To Me!”. Not only are we the biggest re-seller in the state of Texas but we are the biggest in the southern United States and probably in the entire United States as well. Maybe even the world. We are mainly a re-seller of home audio gear but we also handle a small amount of vinyl. We keep about 1500 records on hand as a sideline to our main endeavor. We also convert LPs, cassettes and reel to reel tapes to digital formats. We also do speaker refoaming. We have been in business for almost 10 years and are well-established within the Houston audiophile community and beyond. We ship all over the United States and even worldwide. We are located within Traders Village but don’t let that throw you. We are not a garage sale type of business. We are residents of the Leader area and have been for many years, starting in the Montrose area in the early 70’s, to the Heights in the 80’s and then on to Oak Forest until the overwhelming quantity of stereo gear in our house forced us into a larger house in Candlelight Estates. Craig Brown is a smart guy. He has managed to get written up a minimum of three times compared to our zero. And the truth is that he may have sold more turntables last year than us; I don’t know. Haven’t counted. But as far as the biggest re-seller of audio gear, that’s us, buddy! Terry Golden Gary Reiser Sounds Good To Me!

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Astrodome: Save it

Dear Editor: Tear down the Astrodome? What an idiotic idea! What if the Romans had torn down the Coliseum after the last chariot race; what if the Parisians had torn down the Eiffel tower following the 1889 World’s Fair? Some folks belittle the Astrodome. Most Houstonians cheered when it was built. And while it is true that the Astrodome, although a Big Idea, is not in the same league as the Eiffel Tower...and Houston is certainly not in the same league as Paris when it comes to landmarks! We had a major league baseball team; we had Space Center U.S.A. Fortune has not smiled on either; or on the Astrodome, but the Dome can be saved with a little Texas Pride. We saved the Rice Hotel. How could we dare compare the Astrodome with the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower is of interest for many reasons, including the fact that it was never meant to be a permanent part of Paris. Eiffel had in his hand a permit allowing the tower to stand for 20 years, that meant it was to be dismantled in 1909, when its ownership would revert to the City of Paris. “The monument that brought howls of displeasure because it represented that which was modern, new, and very un-Parisian, was actually saved by technological advances.” Engineers realized that the tower could provide a perfect broadcasting antenna. Are there any innovative ideas such as that to save the Dome? Maybe, but the odds are against it. Yes, the Dome will probably be torn down. In Houston Big Money always seems to trump Big Ideas. August Galiano

like Cliff Hembree, one of my best friends in college, who felt called to serve in a sheriff ’s department back home in Alabama. Cliff responded to a call early one morning, approached a car, and was struck by a passer-by (the suspect’s girlfriend) who had alcohol on her breath. Cliff beat death, but lost his sight and his drive. He’ll never see his precious son Pate, or the one he and wife Lisa have on the way today. People like Robert and Cliff didn’t accept a call to serve because they could line their retirement pockets. They didn’t have drivers or assistants or high-priced consultants plotting their every move. They didn’t get invited to fancy dinners because they had votes to sell. And they rolled up their sleeves because they were hot and tired servants. No, all politicians don’t deserve the bad rap they get. Then again, our real heroes, our civil servants, deserve more than the selective gratitude we give – usually when one or more has paid the ultimate price.

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“Hi. Grandma. It’s me, (unintelligible). I know I don’t sound normal. I’m sick and in jail. The jail doctor says if I don’t get out quick and get to a real hospital soon ...cough, cough. I need two thousand five hundred dollars to cover all my costs. Could you wire me....?” So a couple, good friends of mine, did just that. You might be surprised to learn that there was no sick grandchild, no jail, no doctor and, shortly thereafter, no sign of the money. This sad story raises questions. First, how could anyone be so dumb? Or naive, clueless? These two victims are well educated, made good livings until they retired, and are still active -- they don’t drool oatmeal on their bibs in the nursing home. They sent the money because they were concerned grandparents who wanted to help. But how did the caller know they were grandparents with trouble-prone grandchildren who well might have made such a call? Beats me. How did the alleged perSHBY petrators pick up the cash? AT There were probably more than one person and they ARGE figured out the pickup long before the call. Many people would spot such a scam and hang up, so why do the scammers keep doing it? Obviously, because it works enough times to make it worth their while. There are other less complicated calls. It is well known that each year before the holidays we get appeals from the “Texas State Troopers Association” or the “State Troopers Alliance” seeking donations. Don’t. We still have the You Are a Winner! calls. To secure your fiveday vacation cruise, just etc. etc. The I’m-sick-and-jailed phone call ploy is a twist on an email sting that was making the rounds two years ago: “Hi, I need your help. I made a stealth trip for a short vacation in London, UK. Unfortunately for me, I got mugged at GUN POINT in the park of the hotel where I stayed, all cash, credit card and cell were stolen off me but luckily I still have my passports.” The urgent e-mail says the writer’s flight leaves in a few hours, “but am having problems settling the hotel bills. The hotel manager won’t let me leave until I settle the bills. I really need your urgent assistance. Ed.” Everyone knows someone named Ed. The advent of emails unleashed a torrent of ways to con. I believe the first major one was the infamous Nigerian prince. Probably every American who ever went online received that message. We can only wonder, on the receiving end, how much money was eventually raised. Over the years I have been sent emails from exiled generals, lawyers for lottery winners and on-the-run businessmen, all in need of my help. (I have been especially selected.) Often they have $40 million in a London bank and can’t get to it, so I can be the bagman to avoid taxes, and get some of the swag for my efforts. Well, today we know better than to fall for such a ploy. Then yesterday, honest, I received this: “communication, i am james ivory from united kingdom a lawyer i have a good business transaction for you get back with your contact details for more information” (no period) Several times I have received an email from Comcast, which I pay dearly for, saying that my account has been hacked and I need to re-supply Comcast with my passwords, codes and time of the day I shall be away from the house. I got roughly the same message from Bank of America, which also wanted my ATM code, checking account number and location of the key to my safety deposit box (please give number of said box). I almost sent the needed information until I realized I don’t have an account with Bank of America. Beside the phone call from a sick prisoner plying on our sympathy or the gullibility of giving out secret information, there is a major basis for scams: Play to victims’ own greed. They think they are the sly fellows, the insiders, and are pulling a quick one on the bank or government or big corporation. In order to avoid paying taxes on that $40 million, or to make off with the inheritance before the evil twin finds out, all I need to do is wire $10,000 to show my sincerity. Remember in “The Sting” Doyle Lonnegan played by Robert Shaw thought HE was Cool Hand Loot. This brings us to one of my favorite scams, the Cases of the Errant EMail. Out of nowhere I get this one: “Hey, Mac, as you know, I’ve been dating this gal who’s a veep at Big Bux Bullion, and she told me they’ve just landed a $3 BILLION contract with Homeland Security and the stock is going to go through the roof. Keep this to yourself, but buy Big Bux now! All you can get. See you at the bachelor party for Jon Frank. Later, Bob Bruce.” By sheer luck, I have stumbled onto a Wall Street insider’s bonanza and shall make a fortune at the expense of the other suckers. No, I am not blinded by greed, just salivating over my cleverness. A few year ago when Wall Street was going south, I talked to an Austin couple about the market and bemoaned my losses. “Oh, we got out a while back,” they said, somewhat smugly. They put everything into a friend’s investment firm. Long story, short ending: They lost everything. He’s in jail. That’s not exactly a scam. More of a white-collar con. One humbling part of all these calls is: where did they get my name and why do they think I am so stupid as to fall for their transparently simple schemes? Is there an Idiot’s List -- in addition to the Texas Legislature roll call? As for the aforementioned couple who sent that $2,500 to somebody somewhere, the wife had a clue at the very beginning. “They never call me Grandma.”

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�� Fluffy chicks, down-home Italian at the Farm Stand Youngsters are out of school and living the words, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I remember quite well what this meant to me as a child –– out running up and down the bayou and though the woods, hunting after creatures my mother did not want in her house, extended trips to my grandmother’s nursery in Galveston where I mixed soil, potted plants and learned to appreciate all things that grow. Farmer Cathy Sullivan and I from the Farm Stand do that every week. Are we living our second childhoods? Perhaps, although with a more mature focus and bodies that are a little less forgiving. The beauty of it is we get to bring our experience and produce to the market every week and share it with y’all. One of the ways we plan on continuing to

do this that’s outside the normal is to host Clair Krebs and the good folks of “Hens for Houston” on June 22. We’ll be bringing some baby chicks from the farm, and our Hens for Houston friends will act as our “wranglers.” Everyone wins. The youngsters can cuddle up to these fuzzy little Mickey Morales creatures, and the Hens Farm Stand advocates can get their message out about changing the city ordinance to allow folks to keep hens in their backyards.

On that same weekend we will be visited again by Allison Bell, a young woman who grew up in Garden Oaks and now lives abroad with her young child and Italian husband in Tuscany. She’s compiled a cookbook of her mother-in-law’s family –– and what Italian grandmother’s recipe would you not want to try? And we should have plenty of fresh tomatoes and greens to enhance those recipes. As always, “come soon, come often” and thanks for supporting local producers and growers. Morales is founder and manager of the Farm Stand at Petrol Station, open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday in the 900 block of Wakeﬁeld.

Leader Nibbles Chopping Block has opened at 5317 Washington Ave., serving gourmet burgers with a huge assortment of toppings, hotdogs and chicken sandwiches. There are ethnic choices, such as Vietnamese and Korean burgers, and domestic flavors, such as Philly, Baltimore and Brooklyn choices. Potato options include waffle, sweet potato and regular French fries, and sides include lotsa fried stuff –– fried pickles, fried green tomatoes and even fried macaroni and cheese. There’s wine, a bar and plenty of TVs all ‘round for sports viewing. Find Chopping Block on Facebook or call 832-804-9969 for more.

Dunkin’ Donuts is edging closer to Leader neighborhoods. The company said this week that it is opening four new locations – part of a 24-store Houston expansion announced earlier – and that one will be at 2330 S. Shepherd Drive. That’s between San Felipe and Westheimer. The other new locations in this round – opening dates not revealed – will be at Bush Intercontinental Airport, and in Pasadena and Humble. Not only does Dunkin’ consider local chains, such as Shipley’s to be its competition, but with an array of specialty coﬀee drinks and hand-held, savory breakfast items, it also aims to cut into Starbucks’ share of the morning market.

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Houston ISD graduations will be held this weekend. Reagan’s graduation will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Reliant Arena. Scarborough will hold its graduation at 7 p.m. Saturday at Delmar Sports Complex. On Saturday, Waltrip graduation will be held at 4 p.m. at the Texas Southern University Health and Physical Education Building.

she has advanced to the regional level of UIL competitions in computer science and science.

of Texas at Austin and pursue a degree in international business. She attended Harvard Elementary and Clifton Middle schools before coming to Waltrip. Gomez has been active in the Spanish Club, Club 6, DECA (a marketing club), and the World Affairs Council of Houston. Her favorite subjects are history and math. Gomez is a member of the National Honor Society, the Teen Court, and the junior varsity soccer team. She has been recognized as an Advanced Placement Scholar and an Honor Roll student, and she is the recipient of a President’s Achievement Scholarship from the University of Texas and a Jones Scholarship from the Houston Endowment. In her spare time, Gomez enjoys reading, playing soccer, and listening to music.

quires members to earn six math credits by graduation). Alfaro enjoys running, reading, and listening to music in her free time. She is an Honor Roll student who has been recognized for exemplary performance in science. Alfaro plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she will pursue a degree in petroleum geology using the Presidential and Jones Scholarships she has received.

Boys State representative and a World Affairs Council representative. He attended Benbrook Elementary and Clifton Middle schools before coming to Scarborough, and in his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, competing in JROTC events, and completing community service projects.

Reagan Valedictorian: Saira Guillen Guillen intends to study petroleum engineering at the University of Houston. She attended Stevenson Elementary and Hogg Middle schools and she has been active in a number of University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. Guillen has served as secretary of the National Honor Society and president of the Eco Club. She has received scholarships from Project GRAD Houston and the University of Houston. Guillen lists her favorite subjects as Advanced Placement biology and mathematics, and she enjoys reading, gardening, and listening to music. She has been named a National Hispanic Scholar, and

Reagan Salutatorian: Dante Vela Vela, who enjoys solving complex mathematical problems both recreationally and competitively, is a graduate of Wainwright and Herrera Elementary schools and Burbank Middle School. He intends to pursue a degree in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he will use the Project GRAD Houston and Jones Scholarships he received. Vela is active on his school’s Math Club, and he lists his favorite subject as real analysis. Vela has been recognized for his outstanding performance in math by both the University Interscholastic League and the American Mathematics Competition, the latter of which included him on its Honor Roll of Distinction. He has also been named an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and a PSAT/NMSQT Commended Student. Waltrip Valedictorian: Daisy Gomez Gomez plans to attend the University

Waltrip Salutatorian: Jasmin Alfaro Alfaro attended Katherine Smith Elementary and Clifton Middle schools before coming to Waltrip. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish club, the junior varsity soccer team, and Students Taking Action Not Drugs. She is also active in Club 6 (which re-

Scarborough Valedictorian: Jesús Del Rio Del Rio is an Honor Roll student who serves as the first brigade commander of his school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. He also serves as president of the National Honor Society, president of the senior class, and captain of the varsity cross country team. Del Rio plans to pursue a degree in finance at the University of Texas, where he will use the Posse Foundation, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and Presidential Scholarships he received. Del Rio lists his favorite subject as calculus, and he has been active as a Texas

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Hamilton Middle School principal Wendy Hampton began working at the school on Monday. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Wendy Hampton began working as Hamilton Middle School’s principal on Monday, setting the bar high for the future. “We’re a really good school, and we can be a really great school,” Hampton said. “We’re in the top ﬁve in most subjects (for Houston ISD middle schools). We could do better.” Hampton was the assistant principal at Sam Houston High for 3 1/2 years and moved over to Deady Middle School, in southeast Houston, as principal at the request of HISD earlier this year. She applied to become principal at Hamilton, which saw Roger Bunnell retire after 12 years as the school’s principal. Hampton said Bunnell has been helpful in the administrative transition. “He’s been great,” Hampton said. “He’s given 12 years of his life to this school. It’s a really cool school, and it has such diversity. The Heights is such a great community, very unique. I’m very excited about the opportunity.” Hampton hails from Hughes Springs, a town of 1,856 residents in northeast Texas. She graduated from University of Texas-Tyler and taught in Longview before becoming a math teacher at Cinco Ranch High in Katy. Eventually, Hampton earned a master’s degree at the University of Houston and became a math specialist with HISD’s middle schools and high schools in its east region. One of the challenges facing Hamilton is its declining enrollment over the past three years. Hampton plans on investigating the reasons why and addressing them. She plans to add more extracurricular programs to the school, including Odyssey of the Mind and University Interscholastic League academic teams. She plans on working closely with Reagan High principal Connie Berger and Waltrip High principal Andria Schur (also new), as Hamilton students primarily attend one of those two schools upon graduation. Hampton said it was administrators whom she worked for that inspired her to become a principal. “I had the opportunity to work at some schools that had really exceptional principals and assistant principals, and you could see the difference in student performance,” Hampton said.

St. Pius X 2013 honor graduates named Shely valedictorian, Link salutatorian St. Pius X senior Allison Rose Shely graduated as the school’s valedictorian last Saturday. Noel Aubyn Eggen Link was the salutatorian. Shely will attend Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. in the fall as a member of the Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. She plans to double major in history and political science. For four years, Shely was a member of the Honor Board, Choir, History Club and Latin

Club. She served as Vice President of the Honor Board; she was a four-time member of the award-winning state champion Treble Choir and advanced to state as a solo performer three times and was a state champion her senior year. She is the President of the History Club, President of the Latin Club and is also the editor and a founding member of the Literary Magazine/Writers Club. Link will attend Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in the

fall. She plans to major in biology/pre-veterinary medicine. Link volunteers at the Oregon Zoo every summer as a ZooTeen. She educates the public as they walk through the zoo, entertains children and cares for animals. Link was a four-year varsity volleyball player and was a captain her senior year. She threw discus for the track and ﬁeld team and as a swimmer, earned ﬁfth in state and set the school record in the 4x100 relay.

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Scarborough Salutatorian: Jenisha Patel Patel will be attending the University of Texas at Austin this fall to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering. She is a member of her school’s National Honor Society, Leadership Committee, and Senior Class Council. She is also active in the Environmental Club and in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. Patel lists her favorite subjects as science and mathematics. She received instruction in India and at Clifton Middle School before coming to Scarborough. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and meeting new people. Patel was named Most Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student. She has also received recognition for her performance at UIL competitions in computer science.

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Dallas Lusk officially began his role as Lutheran High North’s head of school last week, and he’s already focused on building his vision for the school. “We’re building relationships with the kids and working with them on a day to day basis,” Lusk said. “We’re focusing on the whole kid, not just what their test scores are. Life is more than test scores.” Lusk, 33, has worked the past nine years at Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, near Dallas. He was the assistant principal in 2012-13 and prior to that, a teacher, athletic director and a coach. “The vision for my career was to be a principal,” Lusk said. “It is a chance to do ministry and impact people’s Lusk lives.” Lusk grew up in the small town of Hannibal, Mo. and earned a Business/Marketing degree from Baylor University. He met his wife, Sarah, at the Waco-based school and they wed shortly after graduation in 2002. The couple has two children, Noah, 6, and Sophia, 3. Lusk’s children will attend St. Mark’s, an LHN feeder school. “I’d like to be here until my kids finish school,” Lusk said. “There’s ministry to be done here. We’re in our 33rd year of ministry, and I’m hoping to take it to its 50th.” Lusk worked briefly in sales for a medical company before deciding that teaching was his calling. He went through an alternative certification program and went on to earn his master’s in education administration from Concordia University of Texas in 2010. “Teaching had always been a passion of mine,” Lusk said. My mom is an educator. It’s always been in the blood.” Lusk started, and coached, two athletic programs at Prince of Peace -- baseball in 2005 and girls soccer in 2008. The girls soccer squad reached the TAPPS Final Four four times, including two second-place finishes. The importance of athletics and extracurriculars is a key part of the school experience, and Lusk is grateful for the contributions of Lions athletic director/head football coach Nathan Robbins, who began working at the school earlier this spring. “A big reason why I took this job is (because) I knew Nathan was going to be on board,” Lusk said. “I’m excited about having him as part of the team.” Integrating technology into the curriculum to meet, and exceed, the needs of the students is another priority. “Parents are buying a private school education, so we have to show them what we’re giving them,” Lusk said. “Technology is changing. The old model of learning isn’t there. Kids learn faster and quicker...the school is only going to be as good as the teachers I put in front of them every day.” LHN’s enrollment is about 180, which is considerably lower than its one-time enrollment of almost 300. Lusk said he’s focused on creating a positive experience for the 180 students, and “What I’m going to focus on is doing the best ministry we can do -- the numbers will come,” Lusk said.

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Special needs, special attention Oak Forest program identifies similarities, not differences by Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com It was 19th century writer Oliver Wendell Holmes who said, “The longer we live, the more we find we are like other persons.” And while the second- and fifth-graders at Oak Forest Elementary might not be long in the tooth just yet, they are already internalizing an attitude of acceptance through a partnership with a group of special needs students at the school. In previous years, Audrey Anastasia’s second-grade class studied Helen Keller and met with a member of the community who is blind and who taught them Braille. The experience got Anastasia and her students, as well as other second-grade classes, thinking about ways to learn about, and help, those in their school community. She spoke with Tiffany Dewalt-Osborne, who heads a multi-level class of kindergarten through fourth-grade students, the majority of whom have cerebral palsy. When Anastasia asked Dewalt-Osborne how the second-graders might connect with the special needs students, Dewalt-Osborne said she wanted them simply to get to know her class. Three second-grade classes took part in the collaboration. Another group of fifth-graders, lead by teacher Shannon Cones, joined in as documentarians. “Since the fifth-graders are moving ahead,

we wanted to find a way they could give back,” said Cones. “The kids could choose what they wanted to do as a learning service project.” Before visiting Dewalt-Osborne’s classroom for the first time, students learned about cerebral palsy and were able to ask Dewalt-Osborne questions. Then the three groups of second-graders cycled in and out of the multilevel class for the next month. Each secondgrader was matched with a student in DewaltOsborne’s class and learned about specific goals for that student. The subsequent interaction, as well as the games played, helped Dewalt-Osborne’s class with their manual dexterity and awareness of their surroundings. There was also an added benefit. “My students are mostly non-verbal,” Dewalt-Osborne said. “When we got started they were a little withdrawn. I could see them studying [the second-graders]. Over time they warmed up and really started smiling when the students came back. I could tell they were affected by it.” She says her class formed a strong bond with the fifth-grade documentarians because they were there almost every day. “Sometimes it was really hard getting them out,” said Dewalt-Osborne. Second-grader Austin Malkowsky was matched with Maria. Although he says he “felt a little nervous” when he first visited Maria’s classroom, once he sat down with her he was

“all calm.” They worked on some puzzles together, and Dewalt-Osborne told him more about her. His experience inspired the Venn diagram that was displayed on the wall outside his classroom. It describes the ways that he and Maria are the same and the ways they are different. “I don’t like to clean,” said Malkowsky. “But Maria likes cleaning.” However common ground was found on the subject of food and enjoyment of puzzles. Malkowsky says he was glad to get to know Maria and the other kids a little more and “felt like they needed more friends.” Jacquelyn Simmons is one of the fifth-graders who took pictures and notes in the multilevel class which she and her fellow students then turned into a PowerPoint. She says that before the project, she didn’t know about Dewalt-Osborne’s class but that now they are “kind of like family.” Aside from the documentation process, Simmons was also able to work with the students in the classroom. “I got to wave at them in the morning when they came to school, too,” she said. “I think on some level [the second graders] knew this already – that just because some people seem different, we can find similarities,” said Anastasia. “Education is the key. They weren’t afraid. Getting to know the class was the first step. Now we can figure out how to expand on that.”

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Proceeds will help replenish supplies for food bank to help the State of Oklahoma. Items most needed are: canned meats such as tuna, chicken, stew and chili, canned vegetables, canned fruits, peanut butter, powdered baby formula, dried soup mixes, dried beans, boxed pastas, rice, bottled water and cleaning supplies.

GRANT WRITERS’ NETWORK JUNE BROWN BAG United Way 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 12 50 Waugh Dr. 77007 info@grantwritershouston.org.

John F.X. Prior, LCSW, Program Improvement Team Leader at Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults will present “Budgeting Basics for Grant Writing Professionals.” Registration fee is free to members and $5 for nonmembers.

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New Beginnings for Women of Houston, Inc. will host the event to promote awareness and provide solutions for the critical issue of childhood obesity. Children can participate in Tae-Kwon-Do, kids yoga, jumprope, hula-hoop and line dancing.

A silent auction, barbecue and ice cream eating contest will be featured. Food and books will be distributed to low income at risk children in the neighborhood.

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Pupils at Garden Oaks Elementary School raised a total of $959 for cancer research by participating in the recent Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A Relay Recess event involved youngsters walking around the campus, and cancer survivor Roger Contreras spoke to the children about his battle with the illness. Handmade items were also displayed and sold to raise funds. (Submitted photo)

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Golf tournament, casual happy hour and get together is Sept. 20. A tour of the school and seated dinner and dance is Sept. 21. The reunion concludes with a goodbye breakfast Sept. 22. Cost for the dinner is $60 per person. Payment must be received no later than June 1. Checks or money orders should be made out to: Waltrip Class of ‘63 50th Reunion. Call or e-mail for payment mail-

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OBITUARIES

NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS Stevens ﬁfth-grade graduation held at St. Stephen’s

Stevens Elementary held its ﬁfth-grade graduation ceremony at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St., June 5. The event is one of the ways the church has shown its support for the school since 1992. St. Stephen’s will host a UM ARMY (United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth) Camp from Christ UMC in The Woodlands and Montgomery UMC at the church campus June 9-15. The group will be assisting community homeowners in need with repairs. For information, call 713-6868241 or visit www.stsumc.org.

Prime Timers to meet at Pathways

Prime Timers will meet at Pathways Church, 5900 Pinemont Dr., noon June 8, in the fellowship hall. Entertainment for the day will be Tracy Pace. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon. All older adults of the community are welcome. The St. Giles Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday and Friday. In addition to peanut butter, items especially needed are macaroni and cheese, cereal and mufﬁn mix. Call 713-680-9976 for information.

St. James Lutheran to host Summer Camp 2013

St. James Lutheran Church, 1602 W. 43rd St., and its Family Life Center will host Summer Camp 2013, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10-July 3, for children 6 years through 12 years. Activities will include games, music, education, and art. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call Robert Rivera, director, at the church ofﬁce. A “Learn How to Dance Salsa” fundraiser will be held 7-10 p.m. June 22. Tickets will be available at the door. Other upcoming summer events include GED, Adult Literacy, basic computer classes and a health forum. St. James is led by the ministry team of Rev. Raymond LeBlanc and Aura Suarez, minister of outreach. For information, call the church ofﬁce at 713-686-1577 or e-mail at stjameshouston@aol.com.

Kitchen facilities being updated at St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., is in the process of updating facilities in the kitchen. A new ﬂoor will

be installed next week and repairs to the ovens will also be made, along with a new ice machine. The updates will allow serving meals more efﬁciently. A new church pictorial directory is planned. Those wishing to have updated or new photos in the directory are asked to schedule an appointment June 13-15 by calling the church ofﬁce. The Rev. Frank Coats will begin a six week series on the book of Galatians. Vacation Bible School starts June 15-19. The theme this year is “God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars.” Visit the church web site for information. The Youth meet 6 p.m. Sunday evenings, under the direction of new Youth Director Aly Eaton. Updates to the MYF rooms are underway. Sunday morning worship and a special Children’s Church begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. A Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. prayer and praise service is available, along with Holy Communion. For information, visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist. org or call 713-697-0671.

Author Jonathan Nelson to speak at Temple Oaks Baptist

Temple Oaks Baptist Church, 2101 W. 34th St., will welcome Iowa native and author Jonathan Nelson as guest speaker at 10 a.m. worship service June 16. Nelson, a successful basketball coach and educator, reveals his 30-plus year struggle with Bipolar disorder and will be promoting awareness about Bipolar disorder. Call 713-686-8459 for information.

Everywhere Fun Fair at Fairbanks UMC

Everywhere Fun Fair is a global celebration that will be held at Fairbanks United Methodist Church, 14210 Aston St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 17-21. With the look and feel of a world’s fair, children will be introduced to special places from all over the world. Activities include interactive Bible storytelling, global games, music, super science, crafts, and more. This free event is open to children 3 to 11 years old. Register online at www.fairbanksumc.org or call 713-4623206.

Parents Night Out at Greater Zion MBC

Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Dollywright, will have Parents Night Out from 6 p.m. to midnight for children ages 4-12, June 21. The cost is $10 per

child or $15 for two children. Alphina Jo Bailey, 89, died May Call Valirea Johnson at 832-888- 24. She was born in Hugo, Okla. She 7223 for information. was a longtime member of Garden Oaks

Yard sale at St. Timothy’s

St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church, 8787 North Houston Rosslyn Road, will host a yard sale 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. June 28; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29. Individuals can rent lawn space June 29, for $15. Barbecue lunches will also be available. Call 713-8198456 for information. Vacation Bible School will be 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19. The theme is “Everywhere Funfare.” There is no cost and children age 4 and up are welcome to attend. Call 713-466-5500 or visit www. sttimothysumc.org for information.

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Baptist Church and worked for Big Three Industries, retiring in 1989. Bailey is survived by sons Ronald M. and Kerry J., daughters Melody A. Hyman and Mary L. Kavanaugh, ﬁve grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Ashley Lauren Bezdek, 27, died May 29. She is survived by her mother, Jamie Kennedy, grandparents Carolyn Bezdek and Verna Hillery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lynch Syndrome International, PO Box 5456, Vacaville, Calif. 95688 or Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe, Houston 77030. Paul Thomas Coons, Sr., born June 27, 1920 in Houston, died May 23. He grew up in the Heights and attended Reagan High School. He entered the Air Force during World War II and flew Thunderbolts and Mustangs in the Pacific. Coons worked for Shell Pipeline where he remained until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of Heights Christian Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 72 years, Lucy Coons, sons Paul and Craig Coons, brother Raymond Coons, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Stephanie Olga Golding, 89, died May 25. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Griffin, son John Golding, sister Jeannie Fitzsimmions, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Jeffrey B. Hooker, 62, died May 29. He was a native Houstonian and an All-City baseball player at Waltrip High School. He also played baseball at Texas Tech University and later attended Southwest Texas State. Survivors include his brothers Vernon and Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to Pacifica Foundation/KPFT Radio 713-526-4000, ext. 314 or www.kpft.org. Jeanette Fenley Moore, born Oct. 24, 1936 in Houston, died May 25 in San Antonio. Moore was a beloved English teacher in HISD schools for 37 years. She is survived by daughters, Juliette Elizabeth Lofft and Melissa Josephine “Jodi” Moore, brother James Emmett Fenley, sister Sally Petrash, and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Lillian Frances (Kieschnick) Mullens, born Oct. 1, 1943 in Houston,

died May 30. She attended Lutheran High South from which she graduated in May 1962. She was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mullens is survived by her husband Clyde, daughters Sharon Clark and Roxanne Galaviz, son Todd Mullens, and ﬁve grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran School or Lutheran High School Association.

Donald Hurst Porter, 84, born Feb. 24, 1929, died May 28. He was born on Columbia Streey in the Heights.

Mariano Mireles Salazar, 84, born Feb. 13, 1929 in Cheapside, Texas, died May 25. Salazar served in the U.S. Army as a medic from 1949 till 1953. He moved to Houston in 1953 and became a resident of the Heights. For 20 years Mariano was a permanent deacon for St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Catarina Salazar; sons Mariano Jr., Ray, Ernest, Joseph and Paul, brother John, 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Dallas Pung Wasson, 71, born March 1, 1942 in Minneapolis, died May 6. She was a graduate of Lamar High School, Sam Houston State and owner of W&W Tax Associates. Wasson was also an active neighborhood volunteer in Candlelight Oaks. She is survived by sons Donald Wasson and Drew Wasson, Drew’s wife Jill, and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dachshund Rescue of Houston, PO Box 580, Friendswood, Texas 77549; and The Foundry Preschool, 8350 Jones Road, Houston 77065. Mary Patricia Naughton Whipple, born in Wilmington, Dela-

ware, died recently. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she served on the Altar Society. She is survived by sons, David Tim Whipple and Patrick Joseph Whipple, daughter Katherine Ann Whipple Gamble, brother James Patrick Naughton, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

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Slain In The Line of Duty June 8, 1978

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Church Guide

Oaks Presbyterian Church

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided

Ministering to the Oak Forest Community since 1948 Reverend Noelie Day

Grace United Methodist Church “The Heart of the Heights”

1245 Heights Blvd.

Sunday School . . . . . . . 9:30 AM Sunday Worship . . . . . 10:45 AM Nursery Provided

(713) 682-2556 1576 Chantilly @ Piney Woods

Reverend Hill Johnson, Pastor

713 862-8883

Food Pantry, Thurs. 2-4:30 PM www.graceintheheights.org

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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

(Disciples of Christ)

1624 W 34th • 713-686-7689 www.gospeltruthchurch.org

1216 Bethlehem at Ella Blvd. (713) 688-7761 Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship10:45 AM Pastor Don Joseph Member of MANNA Visit us on FaceBook www.oakscchouston.org

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH 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. Preschool Program • Mon. - Fri. 9-2 p.m. www.gethsemanelutheran.org

Member of MANNA

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MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

LIFELONG EDUCATION

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t is almost a cliché to say that education must be continuous throughout one’s life. We all know that we live in a rapidly changing world and that technology isn’t waiting around for us to catch up. The more important reason for lifelong education is that it takes a lifetime to gure out how to be a decent human being. This is one reason why it’s important for young people to listen to their elders and to read the classics. The wisdom of the elders is the received wisdom of our culture, in much the same way as the classics contain the wisdom of the ages. Having to gure out everything on our own would be tantamount to reinventing the wheel. Education is a much more efcient way of adapting to life in a complicated and often dangerous world. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instructions.” ~ Proverbs 1:7 ~

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Sunday SundayWorship WorshipServices Service at 8:30am & 11:00am 10:45 am

Bible Study 9:30 am 3206 N. Shepherd

713-864-4447 � Website www.gobc.org JimBob Daniel Interim Pastor Pastor Dr. Overton

A House of Hope and Prayer in the Heart of Houston Rev. Herschel Moore, Pastor

1822 W. 18th

Sunday - Bible Study For All Ages .. 9:30am Morning Worship............ 10:45am Age Graded Zones ...........6:15pm Wed. Prayer Meeting & Missions Organization .....................6:15pm Dr. John W. Neesley - Senior Pastor

713-864-1470

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