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Neighbors giving out more than candy this Halloween Zarah Parker Managing Editor
During the candy-centered holiday of Halloween, trickor-treaters will be dressed in costumes as they walk doorto-door to collect an array of goodies. Candy is king on Halloween, so much so that for the holiday the National Retail Federation predicts that $2.6 billion will be spent on candy alone this year. Yet, there’s a growing trend of being more health-conscious on a day when candy becomes a freefor-all. Some houses will keep their porch lights turned off on Oct. 31, but many neighborhood families are gearing up for the holiday with candy and noncandy options to keep with the spirit of fun. In neighborhood Facebook groups, local residents shared how they would be treating costumed kids knocking on their front doors. “We make bags with a can-
dy assortment, but we always include Hershey’s chocolate. We make and give out 80 bags then turn out the lights,” Betty Richardson said. “One year, before we made bags, a child was thrilled by our huge bowl of chocolate bars. I was letting each child choose three snacksize bars, and he chose three Hershey bars. As he ran off to go to another house I heard him yelling, ‘Hey, guys! This house gives away chocolate.’” Chocolate is a favorite Halloween treat for those big and small. According to a recent poll from Monmouth University, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are people’s top choice in candy. In second place is Snickers, followed by M&M’s. Hershey’s bars tied for fourth with candy corn. “I’ll be giving out what I like,” Trinka Turnbow said, “old-school chocolate.” Another area resident said she buys some candy, but mostly she gets snacks that kids can put in their lunch boxes like Goldfish, pretzels and popcorn. Cassi Squyres said she buys the standard mixed bags of chocolates treats, but also has
a stash of toys and bracelets for those who don’t want or can’t have candy. “Honestly the toys are more popular,” Squyres said. “Last year we ran out of the light-up spider rings, little glow-in-thedark bracelets, light-up bouncy balls and skull beads way before the candy.” Many locals are jumping on the same train of including fun trinkets with their candy options, like witch’s fingers, eyeball balls, sticky toys, stickers, pencils, bubbles and even books. “My stepdad would get books for the kiddos every year. The same kids would come back year after year looking for books,” Georgia Bownds said. “They called him the book man. They loved the books.” Capri Sun pouches used to be a staple giveaway at LeeAnn Hickman’s house. She was able to get them at a good price and the kids loved them because of how thirty they would get walking through the neighborhood. But, on the first of November she would have to walk up and down her block picking up discarded contain-
Stock photo Halloween, and the trick-or-treaters that come with it, is fast approaching. Area residents have a variety of opinions on what to hand out to children who knock on their doors.
ers, so she stopped. Even though locals who give out treats other than candy said the little toys and trinkets are just as popular, if not more popular, a few people wondered how the kids really felt about it.
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Photo by Zarah Parker Shown is the chocolate ice cream with gummy bear topping in an egg waffle and the star of the show, a Banana Fundae.
Oreos on top. He doesn’t like to branch out. Because the cones are made fresh, and some of the options, like mine, take more time to dress up, the wait was a little longer than a typical scoop-and-serve ice cream shop. The presentation of the cone was pretty. And when ice cream is pretty I’m always a little skeptical about whether it will be as tasty as it looks.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream was nestled in the middle and whipped cream lined the top, with the fruit slices and wafers protruding out of the cone. The drizzle and sprinkles topped it off. The taste was equally as good as the look. The combination of creamy ice cream and sweet fruit was in harmony with the cone. Vanilla ice cream goes with almost anything, so what really shined
here was the egg waffle cone. Even though I watched the waffles being made, because I’ve only eaten crunchy waffle cones, I expected these to be crunchy as well. Instead, they were doughy and could be eaten bubble by bubble. Aside from the dessert, what I enjoyed most was the green space right outside the shop in the 33 1/3 @ Thirtyfourth development. Lawn chairs were set up and the cornhole game is available for anyone to play. It was nice to be able to kick back in a chair and watch my niece and nephew run off the sugar rush they got by gobbling down their treats, while I was still eating mine. The cost for an egg waffle cone with ice cream is pricy, about $8, which normally would automatically knock some points off, but I found the entire dessert and experience enjoyable, so I’d say it was worth it.
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Stock photo Kids across the United States typically consume a large amount of candy on Halloween. Zarah Parker says it’s OK to allow children to feast on sugar as long it’s just on one day out of the year.
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If you’re already allowing your kid to have candy, it’s better to let them have it in one sitting rather than giving them a little at a time because the acidic environment will have already been created. If I eat a piece of candy, the pH levels in my mouth won’t go back to normal for up to an hour, and if I eat three pieces of candy instead of just one, that time frame stays the same. If I eat a piece, then eat another an hour or so later, or the next day, I’m creating an acidic environment in my mouth for a longer period of time, which raises the risk of cavities even more.
When I was a kid, once I got home from trudging up and down Oak Forest streets with my pillowcase full of Halloween candy, I ate my favorite candies and by the next day I wasn’t all that concerned about the bag of candy because all my favorites were gone. Most kids probably aren’t like that. In fact, the kids in my family are looking for that bag of candy for days afterward. The best choice is to let kids eat their favorite candies on Halloween night, but make it known that the candy leniency is for one night only.
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This sculpture by Suzanne Anker is part of the Outta Space exhibit at SITE Gallery.
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connects the art to human industry and technological prowess. “Hangar” artists responded to this challenge by creating works of outsize scale and unique diversity that hold their own against the fabulous flying machines. The opening reception is this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6-9 p.m. The following artists are participating: William Cannings, Dylan Connor, Sharon Engelstein, Orna Feinstein, Alex Larsen, Steve Murphy, Eduardo Portillo, Troy Stanley and James Surls. Additional festival exhibitions may be seen at Houston’s City Hall as well as the Rudolph Blume Fine Art/
ArtScan Gallery. Daily tours by SMH volunteers are available at SITE Gallery. Volker Eisele, SMH president and artistic director, offers guided tours at 2 p.m. every Saturday during the run of the exhibition at SITE Gallery Houston. Visit the website, sculpturemonthhouston.org, for reception details, continuing tours, locations and hours. Events are free, but donations are accepted to help cover installation costs, travel and lodging for the featured artists. Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards. Find him at ArtValet.com.
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FEMA approves initial funding for North Canal project By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved initial funding for what appears to be the “largest storm disaster prevention endeavor in Texas,� the office of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Friday. The $131 million North Canal project aims to mitigate flooding downtown and to the north by rerouting White Oak Bayou upstream of where it now connects with Buffalo Bayou, adding an overflow
channel east of downtown and making bridge and channel improvements along Yale Street and Heights Boulevard. Steve Costello, chief recovery officer for the mayor’s office, said in August that the project would help water flow more freely underneath those bridges and reduce flooding risks for as many as 1,000 homes. “More than two years after Hurricane Harvey, federal government funding is flowing into Houston to save lives and protect property on a massive scale,� Turner said in a statement. “The North Canal is a
landmark project, developed by the city, to minimize the devastation that may come with the next big storm.� The project, which has long been in the works, is a collaboration between the city, state, county and Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority, also known as Houston’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5. Match funding for the federal grant is $25 million from TIRZ 5 and $20 million each from the city, Harris County Flood Control District and the Texas Department of Transportion. The federal funding calls for
the project to be completed by 2022. “The minute we build those structures downtown, you get a significant lowering of flood levels on Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou right there,� Costello said. “By the time it gets up to the Heights and the I-10 area along White Oak, the benefit has been diminished. Because the bridges have obstructions, they create flooding on I-10 and upstream. What we’ll do is replace those bridges with what we call lowprofile bridges (to improve water flow).�
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Steve Costello, chief recovery officer for Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office, speaks about the North Canal project in June at the Super Neighborhood Council 14 meeting at Lazybrook Baptist Church.
NNMD using mini murals as branding strategy By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
The mini murals that continue to proliferate the area are being used by one group to remind residents what is unique about their community. “The Near Northwest Management District has sponsored 10 mini murals on traffic control cabinets as part of our branding efforts to identify and draw attention to the assets of our area – such as the White Oak Bike Trail and generous park and greenspace landscapes – that promote a healthy and active lifestyle,� said Eileen Egan, vice president of capital projects for the NNMD. Egan said each of the 10 designs, nine of which have been completed, were selected to highlight features of the particular site where they stand. One of them, a mural of
a child looking through binoculars at Deep Forest Drive and West Little York Road across from J. Ruth Smith Elementary School, was recently completed by Armando Castelan, an HSPVA graduate who makes a living as an artist through his custom art and mural business. “It’s my first mini mural, but I’ve helped with some others,� Castelan said. “Since this one was my design, I really wanted to paint it myself.� Castelan had recently answered a call for artists from UP Art Studio, the organization that facilitates the mini mural project, and pitched a handful of designs. For the binocular mural, Castelan said he was inspired by the surrealist paintings he loved as a youth, and also by the realist painter Norman Rockwell. Another panel of Castelan’s mural shows what the boy sees through his bin-
Photo by Betsy Denson Artist Armando Castelan said realism and surrealism inspired his mini mural at Deep Forest Drive and West Little York Road.
oculars, a butterfly. “I wanted a little bit of humor,� Castelan said. “I wanted to engage the viewer.� Castelan said he started
Acres Homes batch plant dispute sent to state level By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Acres Homes homeowners fighting against a potential concrete batch plant in their neighborhood may have some hope yet. During an Oct. 9 meeting, commissioners for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced they were granting six residents impacted by Soto Ready Mix’s proposed plant at 3411 De Soto St. the opportunity for contested case hearings with the State Office of Administrative Hearings. One of the granted requests was made by David and Donna Williams, who live next door to the proposed site. To have standing for a contested case hearing, a person must live within a quarter-mile of a proposed site. “We’re thrilled the commissioners granted our request for a contested case hearing,� Donna Williams said. “The battle continues, but we are cautiously optimistic.� During the upcoming hearings, for which no date has been set, a judge will listen to arguments from im-
photo of a boy. He initially attempted using a grid to paint it on the box but ended up painting it freehand. While he worked, some local residents stopped by to give their thanks. Others wanted his business card. Children from the nearby schools also stopped by to offer their opinions. “Kids are always honest,� Castelan said. “They will tell you what they like.� Castelan is in talks to do another mural in the series. The NNMD intends to bring 11 additional mini murals to the Near Northwest in phase 2 of the project. Castelan just needs to find the time to fit it in. “I’m very fortunate,� said Castelan, who has also done large-scale projects for the East End Foundation and the City of Baytown. “I try to make each project better than the last.� Egan said Castelan’s mu-
with his design by looking at photos and manipulating them in Photoshop. In this case he added the satchel and the background to a
Area parks to receive city-funded upgrades From Staff Reports A few parks in area neighborhoods could soon be receiving facelifts as the result of a public-private partnership. A collaboration between the City of Houston’s Parks and Recreation department, the Houston Parks Board and Greater Houston Partnership, 50/50 Park Partners has identified its first 22 neighborhood parks for the first phase of improvements and long-range support. There will be two in
each of the 11 city council districts, including three in the area. Love Park, Forest West Park and Aron Ledet Park will be among 50 Houston parks eventually receiving upgrades that include walking trails, new playground equipment, lighting and outdoor tables courtesy of funding from the city’s Parks Designation Fund and additional donors. “Improving neighborhood parks is a key part of the city’s efforts to improve the quality
fight to protect the neighborhood. “There will be negative health outcomes if this batch plant is granted their permit, and I will continue to work with my colleagues on the local, state and federal level, along with my constituents to have this permit denied,� Johnson said in a statement released Tuesday. “My office has been working for almost two years against this batch plant, and we will continue to fight until we are successful.�
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File photo by Landan Kuhlmann The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has granted six residents impacted by a proposed concrete batch plant at 3411 De Soto St. hearings with the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
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Sensational for seniors Help requested for area underwear drive
Below are photos from Wednesday’s Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo at SPJST Lodge 88 in the Heights, where elderly community members connected with businesses that cater to their needs.
From Staff Reports The Huntington Learning Center, which has a Heights location, is asking for help in its annual “Undies for Everyone” drive that provides clean underwear for children in need across the
state of Texas. Through Nov. 15, residents can drop off donations at two of the organization’s Houston locations, including the Heights location at 5307 N. Main St., Unit B. All sizes will be accepted,
but there is a greater need for medium, large and extra-large sizes for boys and sizes 10-16 for girls. Residents also can donate online at undiesforeveryone.org or scan for the organization’s Amazon wish list.
HISD board soliticing community feedback From Staff Reports The Houston ISD Board of Education has scheduled several meetings during the next month to obtain feedback from community members. HISD said in a news release that the focus of the meetings
is to “better understand the educational expectations of parents, students, community members and stakeholders.” They are all invited to attend. Eleven meetings are scheduled between Oct. 19 and Nov. 19, two of which
will be in the area. The first is 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Hattie Mae Educational Support Center, 4400 W. 18th St. The second is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St.
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Grandson Michael Elliott is a soldier, too, having recently graduated from Texas A&M and enlisted in the Army. The family’s introduction to the military started with Martinez’s father. Even though he was born in Mexico, he did not speak English and was not a U.S. citizen, according to his youngest son, Alvino Martinez was drafted in 1918 to serve in World War I. But the elder Martinez, who worked on a farm in Medina County outside San Antonio, was rejected when he reported for duty as he had lost much of his
right index finger in a farming accident. “He didn’t get in because his trigger finger was cut off,” Henry Martinez said. But his sons earned their red, white and blue stripes as American soldiers, which has been a great source of pride for the Martinez family. Henry has the memories and memorabilia to prove it. Much of his home is a shrine to his and his family’s service. On a shelf in a spare bedroom, Martinez has a collection of combat helmets, pistols, canteens, grenades, bullets and a field phone. He keeps a Korean doll in a glass case on a table in the corner of his living room. In another corner of the room is a collection of medals, scrapbooks and photos, along
with three small flags – the American flag, Texas flag and Korean flag – and opposite that is a shelf stocked with military books and more photos. Martinez has helped organize
military days at Houston Astros games, where he’s thrown out a first pitch and met baseball legends such as Craig Biggio and Jimmy Wynn. He also has had brushes with four U.S. presidents
Jarvis Elliot
U.S. Army • 1966-1969 • Vietnam 5th Maintenance Battalion Jarvis Elliot completed training in Ft. Lee Virginia, from 1968-1969 afterwards he was deployed to Phu Tai Valley, Qui Nhon as a supply clerk where he used a key punch machine to order and track army supplies coming into his unit.
Capturing the Pacific The ship, General D. E. Aultman, loaded and waiting for orders to head out to sea and the far east - Incheon, Korea,1948.
Jarvis, left, at the key punch machine.
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J. H. Freeman U.S. Army 1942-1945 • WWII
Bob Dole, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and a presidential candidate for the Republican Party in 1996. “He sat there and thanked us for our service,” Semander said. “There were about 60 of us in line. When I got there, I knelt down beside him, I looked him straight in the eyes and I said, ‘Mr. Dole, I thank you for your service. You came back not whole. I came back whole. So I wanted to thank you for your service.’ I looked him straight in the eyes, and he hugged me and thanked me for thanking him for his service.” John meets veteran Bob Dole.
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Freeman details the battles at Leyte and Okinawa .H. Freeman was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a captain in the U.S. Army, 96th Division Field Artillery, and participated as a forward observer in the invasions of Leyte in the Philippines and at Okinawa in Japan. Before the war he lived in different houses with his older brother, Albert Freeman, in the Houston Heights during the Great Depression. His daughter Lucinda Freeman called him a writer by nature, though his career path led him to be assistant to the managing partner at the law firm Baker Botts. Freeman wrote a history of the firm called The People of Baker Botts. His next project was to chronicle his time serving in the United States Army during World War II, from 1942
er, it would break in half,” Semander said. “We got in some rough weather on the trip home (and) they had to stretch cables from one end of the ship to the other (to keep it intact).” Semander returned home single. He had told his Houston sweetheart that he didn’t think he was coming back and that she shouldn’t wait for him. She ended up marrying another man, but her sister told Semander that she had someone else for him to meet. “I told her that I’ll pick who I go with,” Semander said. However, he consented to meet Nancy Wallbraun who has been his wife ever since and with whom he has a son, a daughter and grandson, Nicholas. Semander said a spring 2019 trip to Washington D.C. with the Honor Flight Network, a nonprofit organization that honors America’s veterans by flying them to the nation’s capital for a weekend of appreciation and sightseeing, brought back a lot of memories for him. “It was the first time I saw (the Korean monument),” Semander said. “It’s really something to see.” The group visited all the monuments and the World War II memorial and encountered none other than World War II Purple Heart recipient
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Martin William Narendorf U.S. Army • Sergeant • 1943-1945 • WWII First Scout
The Stars and Stripes in the Philippines. until his return home in 1945. The book is titled Diary and Letters from World War II. A copy of the book rests in the hands of his daughter, who said that while her father never spoke of the war, he could write about it. “I am not the same person I would have been had I not
participated in these events,” Freeman wrote in the introduction of the book. “It is impossible to explain why. I feel like one person went into battle and an entirely different one came home.” When he wrote the introduction in the 1970s, he mentioned how he looked at teen-
Jarvis, far right, with fellow soliders.
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Martin Narendorf served in the 32nd Infantry Division, 127th Regiment, Company L, Red Arrow Unit during World War II. He was a Staff Sergeant, a First Scout and 2nd Leader of Platoon. He carried the flag for his unit in parades.
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Martin served in Australia. He also served in New Guinea, through the Philippine islands, to Japan as part of the occupying force after the bombs were dropped.
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1943-1945 • WWII
Carl and Melvalene Cohen. men,” Melvalene said. “My parents always (said), ‘beware of men, beware of men.’” He went to the movie with the girls and from there Melvalene said their love life bloomed. Their courtship of about three years took place mostly through letters. Melvalene kept all of Carl’s love letters. On Mother’s Day 2019,
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Commendations: • Expert Rifleman • Purple Heart • Good Conduct • Asiatic Pacific Campaign three battle stars • WWII Victory • Philippine Liberation one battle star • Japanese Occupation
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arl and Melvalene Cohen, wellknown Houston Heights residents, were once the nerve center of the neighborhood with their store, Studewood Food Market. The store was reportedly the largest independently owned grocery store in the Southwestern United States at the time. The Cohens would also become integral in transforming the Heights into what it is today. But before any of that, Carl was in the United States Army, drafted in 1943 to Camp Wallace in Hitchcock, Texas, and Melvalene was a country girl who’d come to live in Houston just before World War II. It was while Carl had a day off in Houston that the pair met. “My girlfriend and I were sitting at a Walgreens drugstore at 1023 Main St. having a soda, waiting for the movie to start across the street,” Melvalene said. Carl was driving around when he saw the girls sitting at the soda fountain. He went right in and sat with them. While he sat next to Melvalene’s friend, she said he kept looking at her. “I was a country girl, very shy, and my girlfriend lived in Houston and she was used to
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