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By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Having moved 18 times (so far) in their 30 years of marriage, Laura and Dan Lensgraf surely know their way around a property’s potential. They also knew they wanted to renovate something special into something more special, she says. That urge coincided with a heated up Heights-area real estate market, however, and several attempts to snag something with promise went nowhere. They put out an APB for leads, and, as happens in life, when they’d given up, an opportunity knocked. Bungalow Revival’s Gilbert Perez was showing another client properties near Woodland Park and happened upon a homeowner who said his corner lot property was not on the market but available. While the clients weren’t interested in the property, which had been in the same family for more than 60 years, when the Lensgrafs saw it that night, they made an offer. “We just knew it was for us,” she recalls. That the 1904built home had achieved protected status in the newly designated Germantown Historic District made no difference to their renovation plans.
The Woodland Park home that Laura and Dan Lensgraf purchased was built in 1904.
“We knew we had a diamond in the rough,” her account of the purchase says. “We wanted to honor the historic aesthetics but add all the modern conveniences.” Their home renovation project is believed to be the first in the neighborhood after its historic district took effect. While the permit process before the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission took a mere three months, the extensive overhaul by Bungalow Revival lasted 18 months.
GOOD BONES (AND REAL ONES) For starters, the home had great bones, with a wraparound porch, Loblolly pine flooring and a cool third-level space tucked under exposed rafters. It also had shiplap walls beneath vintage wallpaper with peeling corners, antiquated window units and some encased features only a crowbar could explain, Lensgraf recalls. Peeling back one such encasement revealed what had
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been a brick kitchen chimney, a space the intervening years apparently had turned into a critter cemetery given the number of skeletons. (Those were not the “great bones” Lensgraf meant.) While the initial design attempted to re-incorporate the chimney, the final design removed and repurposed the bricks – stamped “Houston” – as an accent wall behind the new stove. As if having an opinion on
Contributed photo Before and after kitchen: Bricks from the chimney were repurposed as an accent wall behind the new stove
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Bond shortfall, poses no effect for Garden Oaks Montessori development By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com With the Houston Independent School District’s $1.9 billion bond program in the news lately due to concerns about a projected budget shortfall, parents in The Leader area have wondered about the effect that the shortfall may have on their area schools. With regard to upcoming work at Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet, 901 Sue Barnett, the answer is none, according to HISD General Manager of Business & Bond Communications Sylvia Wood. “The school will get a new addition and general renovations of the existing facilities to accommodate 750 to 900 students in grades K through 8,” said Wood. The budget is $26.7 million for a three story new addition and renovations to the existing facilities. The original school was built in 1979, with an addition built in 1981. The last renovation to the school was in 2005. A recent HISD handout about the project noted that the campus currently relies on eight temporary buildings, as well as temporary restrooms. Garden Oaks Elementary Principal Dr. Lindsey Pollock said she will be glad to see those temporary buildings go, including the one which currently houses the 7th and 8th grade classrooms. The new free standing building has been slotted to be built along the fence of the existing SPARK Park. It will house the early childhood classes (Pre-K and Kinder) on the first floor. Grades 4-6 will be on the second floor and grades 7 and 8
will take the third floor. First through third grade classrooms will remain in the existing building, the renovation of which will address electrical and roofing issues. When The Leader interviewed Dr. Pollock last January, she said that the Project Advisory Team was hoping that the entire school would be new construction but that they also were amendable to a renovation of the existing building with the addition of a wing. There was also discussion about relocating the school entrance to Wakefield, but instead a second entrance on Wakefield is planned with enhanced parking. It will have bus access and will hopefully alleviate a good portion of traffic at the Sue Barnett entrance, which will still be the school’s main entrance. Another hope that won’t materialize completely is having each classroom open to its own garden space – appropriate for the Montessori Magnet with a designation in Environmental Sciences – although Dr. Pollock notes that plenty of garden space will be a part of the campus. The new multipurpose space and gymnasium is still a go and now the PAT is working on plans for the new front office. When The Leader last reported on bond work at the school in January of 2015, Wood said that although the planning and design process actually began in the fourth quarter of 2014, a full year ahead of schedule, the target construction start date was scheduled for mid/late 2017. Wood now says that the target construction date is still the original schedule.
“Although the district made the decision to accelerate planning and design for all schools in Group 4 of the bond program, at this point, there hasn’t been a decision yet on whether to accelerate construction,” she said. Dr. Pollock said that there was some optimism at recent meetings about a possible groundbreaking in 2016. It can’t come soon enough. Dr. Pollock said that for the 2014-2015 school year they had over 900 applications for 60 available spots. They were able to accommodate all their zoned students from Kindergarten and up but could not do the same for every zoned pre-K 3 and 4 year old because there
isn’t space and it is not mandated by HISD. According to the 2014-2015 school profile, the total enrollment at Garden Oaks is a little over 700. When asked if Garden Oaks Montessori would never expand past middle school, Dr. Pollock said that it would not happen on the current campus. However, she said that Friends of Montessori, a non-profit group, has been looking at creating a Montessori high school at either Waltrip or Booker T. Washington. “It would be a school within a school,” said Pollock. “The principals at both schools have been receptive to the idea.”
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Realty Real Talk Moderate price gains for September after a flat August For The Leader After a relatively flat performance in August, the Houston housing market kept pace with last year’s record sales volume and prices throughout September. Just as in August, homes priced between $150,000 and $500,000 saw moderate gains, while the low and high ends of the market declined. According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), September single-family home sales totaled 6,691 units compared to 6,463 a year earlier, an increase of 3.5 percent. It took 49 days for the average home to sell versus 48 days in 2014. Months of inventory, the estimated time it would take to deplete the current active housing inventory based on sales over the previous
12 months, grew from a 2.9months supply last September to a 3.5-months supply. Inventory has held at a 3.5-months supply for the past three months, but remains below the current national housing supply of 5.2 months of inventory. Home prices reached September highs, with the average price of a single-family home up 0.5 percent year-over-year to $270,901. The median price—the figure at which half the homes sold for more and half for less—jumped 4.5 percent to $208,000. Sales of all property types totaled 8,024 units, up 2.2 percent compared to September of last year. Total dollar volume rose 3.8 percent to $2.1 billion. “September showed a bit more vitality than August, and considering that we are com-
paring to a record 2014 sales year and remain in a climate of energy-related layoffs, I’d say that the Houston real estate market is truly holding its own,” said HAR Chair Nancy Furst with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties. “Sales inventory has been stable for the past three months and we expect it to grow in the last quarter of 2015.” September Monthly Market Comparison The Houston housing market saw across-the-board gains in the September 2015 versus 2014 analysis, with single-family home sales, total property sales and total dollar volume all up, while prices reached record highs for a September. Month-end pending sales for single-family homes totaled 6,602, a 3.7 percent de-
cline from a year earlier, which might suggest slower sales when the October numbers are tallied. Active listings, or the number of available properties, at the end of September rose 17.6 percent to 34,041. Houston’s housing inventory has held at a 3.5-months supply since July of this year, but is up from the 2.9-months supply recorded in September 2014. That still remains below the current 5.2-months national supply of homes reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Single Family Homes Single-family home sales totaled 6,691 in September, up 3.5 percent from September 2014. Home prices reached the highest levels ever for a September in Houston. The single-family average price rose 0.5 percent from last
• Single-family home sales rose 3.5 percent compared to September 2014; • Total property sales were up 2.2 percent (8,024 units); • Total dollar volume increased 3.8 percent to $2.1 billion; • At $270,901, the single-family home average price reached a record high for a September; • At $208,000, the single-family home median price also achieved a record September high; • Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.5-months supply versus 2.9 months a year earlier.
year to $270,901 and the median price jumped 4.5 percent year-over-year to $208,000. The average number of days it took to sell a home, or Days on Market (DOM), was 49 in September versus 48 days a year earlier. HAR also breaks out the sales figures for existing single-family homes. Existing home sales totaled 5,726 in September, up 2.7 percent versus the same month last year. The average sales price was unchanged year-over-year at $250,404 while the median sales price rose 5.2 percent to $192,000. Townhouse/Condominium Update Sales of townhouses and condominiums fell 4.5 percent in September. A total of 599 units sold compared to 627
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media center and an artist’s studio. The quarters, meanwhile, moved over the new garage. Perez, an advocate of seamless design that’s period friendly in renovation work, says one of the challenges was how to run modern air conditioning without showing the ductwork. The solution: A high-velocity system, which has 4-inch ducts. They’re worked between the floor joists downstairs. Meanwhile, to disguise the return upstairs, it’s built into a custom hallway bench with rack, appearing as a grill-fronted upper cabinet. His advice? Be mindful of proportion and scale when renovating. Lensgraf says restoring their vintage home was a joyful process and credits the design-build team. “Our favorite room depends on the time of day and the weather,” she says. The front parlor has a cozy fireplace. The porch lends itself to enjoying morning coffee within earshot of the four Horned Owls residing in the park across the street. The back patio by the pool is an evening respite. “We’re not moving anytime soon,” she says. “We are set.” The Lensgraf home is one of six homes that will be featured on the Spring 2016 Woodland Heights’ Home Tour, themed “Reinventing for Today,” scheduled April 16-17: www.whtour.org. If you have a renovation survival tale to share, contact cynthia.lescalleet@gmail.com.
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Heights store puts ‘fun’ back in funeral By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader It has only been open for weeks, but a new store located at 1446 Yale Blvd. at 15th St. in the Heights has already garnered many fans – and launched more than a few nightmares. The Wilde Collection’s inventory is so remarkable, “the owners could charge admission,” stated one reviewer on the store’s Facebook page, and she’s right. According to its promotional material, the Wilde Collection features “oddities, gifts, taxidermy, and decor.” We think this doesn’t do it justice. The shopping experience here falls somewhere between visiting a haunted Victorian parlor, gawking at exhibits in a turn-of-thecentury sideshow, strolling the vignettes in a science museum, and soaking up the wonders of an art gallery. “The Wilde Collection is born of decades of passion and years of collecting,” stated owner Tyler Zottarelle. “Both of us have always been interested in the Victorian era,” added business partner and coowner Lawyer Douglas. “To be specific, the Victorian Gothic look. Some things from the era are romantic, some are morbid, and some are both, but there is a beauty in all of it.”
Douglas is a fan of the famous Victorian writer, Oscar Wilde. Zottarelle found his inspiration in American writer Edgar Allen Poe from a similar period. When the business partners launched the Wilde Collection they named the store after the Victorian, and drew from Poe’s “The Raven” for their logo. Then the owners stumbled onto what is possibly the star of the Wilde Collection: Oscar. Highlighted in the center of the store, is a complete human skeleton contained in its 19th century coffin. At that time in history, corpses were literally “kept on ice,” and coffins had glass windows embedded in the top to allow for viewing. According to carefully recorded documents that came with him, the skeleton’s name was Oscar. “Oh my gosh. I’m a creepy person, and this even creeps me out!” remarked Heights resident Candy Henderson on her first visit to the Wilde Collection when confronted with Oscar. There is also an entire room devoted to taxidermy. Visitors can wander a selection of museum-quality dead animals such as wolves, tigers, and a zebra. All specimens were collected in the 1950s and 60s, before regulations on hunting were tightened, and many of them did, in fact, come from
Candidate, Second Ward resident and former HCC Trustee Abel Davila believes that his commitment to public service in Houston as evidenced by his track record – particularly in the areas of the arts, higher education, and health – makes him the right person for the city council position in District H. His examples include everything from his 15-year old self organizing teenagers to help the local senior community at no cost, to a six year stint as senior aide to Councilmember Felix Fraga, working on projects that still benefit the district today. He is a graduate of both the Texas Southern University Pharmacy School and Sam Houston State University where he earned his Doctoral Degree in Higher Educational Leadership. Davila said that his role as an HCC Trustee began as part of a desire to create higher education opportunities for those who “never dreamed they could be successful in
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campaigning for him has been meeting new people, and having the opportunity to listen to their desires for their neighborhoods. The more challenging aspect, according to the candidate, has been the “resort to negativity” by opponents. “We all care about our district,” he said. “It is a shame that one thinks tearing the other down is the best way to enter into office. My preference is to talk about accomplishments, and how we can best serve our district.” With regard to the accusations of ethics violations during his time at HCC, Davila is clear that he is proud of his time there. “Few have been the subject of a $500,000 investigation from which the result was nothing,” he said. “After close scrutiny and examination, the District Attorney, rejected the case. The resources wasted on me could have and should have been spent on services that benefitted students.” With a focus on his current campaign, Davila is looking at where Houston is doing well
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Good at this location only. One coupon per visit. Tax not included. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons.
SpecialS
all you can eat Buffet
Sun.-Thurs. 11am - 8pm (8pm-Close - Menu Order)
Fri.-Sat. 11am - 9pm
(9pm-Close - Menu Order)
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With coupon • Offers expire 11-15-15
14191 NW Frwy. (290 @ Fairbanks N. Houston) 713-329-9600
Free Chick-fil-A Chick-n-MinisTM Breakfast served (3 count) until 10:30 a.m. with the purchase of any Beverage
Dine In Only After 3:00 pm • Expires 11-7-15
OPEN Monday - Saturday 8am - 10pm & Sunday 8 am - 4pm
• Lunches (Plate or Buffet Mon-Sat) • 1LB Brisket • Whole Chicken • 1/2 Rack Ribs • 4 Side Items
$ 95
Free Dinner
2615 Ella Blvd. @ 27th 713-868-5232
(713) 682-4343
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3410 Ella Blvd. at 34th St.
Authentic Mej icano Cuisine
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Party Room Available
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We repair Sewer & Drain Water Leaks Unclog Drains • Video Inspection High Pressure Jetting
(Between Hwy. 290 and Mangum)
Karaoke Nights Saturdays 7:30pm -12:00am
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The Classifieds. Wanting to run a classified ad? CALL 713-686-8494 Monday - Friday. We accept credit cards.
PERSONALS
MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)
Candlelight Oaks Village Neighborhood
Mega garage Sale
Saturday October 24 • 8AM - 3PM Raindate October 31 Between Tidwell & Pinemont, Antoine & TC Jester entry @ Bolivia
Lots of Households participating
estate sale
GARAGE SALE: Saturday only. Clothes, tools, furniture, carpets, decorations. 2106 Seamist Court, in Lazybrook. 8 a.m.-noon.
Now HiriNg!
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Most of us that bring you The Leader live right here in your community and we appreciate you reading it every week. Thanks.
Mid Century, lots of antiques, tools, Noritake China
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3-cushion sofa with loveseat. In good condition. $250 for both pieces. 713-688-1617.
AUTOS
WANT TO BUY
CA$H TODAY For Unwanted Cars,
TOP CASH PAID FOR YOUR GUNS: FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867.
Trucks, MTX & RV’s Not running OK
BLUE MOON ANTIQUES: Antiques and collectibles. Providing estate sale services. 3311 Ella. 832-2867882. www.bluemoonantiqueshouston.com. Like us on www.facebook.com/ bluemoonantiques houstontx. (TF)
832-646-6103 Our Big Wheel Deal classifieds are the best way to sell cars, boats, motorcycles or RV’s. Just $14.95 will run your ad for four weeks.
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832-818-4970
Office AssistAnt/BOOk keeper WAnted fOr LAndscApe cOmpAny Looking for someone with experience in Quick Books Pro, Excel & Word. To do bookkeeping, data entry and general office duties. This position requires 30+ hours per week and would be a great job for a semiretired person. We have a clean & friendly office located in NW Houston off 290 & Pinemont Dr. Call 713-680-0658, ask for Lulu/Jon, or email: EMLDI@yahoo.com
Press Helper/Second Man
We Buy Guns!
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713.686.6622
136" White Tablecloths
$20 each Some Polyester Some Cotton Call 713-294-5678
Monday - Saturday Full Time & Part Time Positions Available
HOUSECLEANING BY DEBBIE: Dependable, quality service. Supplies furnished. References. Bonded/insured. 832-7291124. (11-14)
2136 W. 34th • 713-686-8271
Doyle’s Restaurant
Brookdale Heights Positions oPen
ALL OF YOUR FLOORING NEEDS: Installation, sales and service‌yours or mine. Carpet restretch and repairs also. Call Sam, 713-5825500. (TF)
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email Resumes to contact@sicolaflorist.com
HVAC/R Parts & Delivery
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WORK WANTED
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CARPET & FLOORING
Retail FloRal ManageRs DesigneRs & sales associates
IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY and suffered a bacterial infection post-operatively and a Bair Hugger (Blue Blanket) forced-air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson, 1-800535-5727.
ADULT CARE COMFORT KEEPERS: Inhome senior care services, 713-974-6920. Call today to schedule a free in home consultation. (TF)
AFFORDABLE SENIOR CARE: Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication monitoring, transportation. 713-9568183, 24/7. (10-24)
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
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CLEANING SERVICES
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sicola’s FloRist
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Waitstaff & Hostess Help
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713-694-4867
FOAM store
St. Ambrose Catholic School After School Program. Please contact Nickie Bounds at (713) 302-6322 or nickiebounds@sbclobal.net for further information.
$500+ daily simply returning phone calls. No selling.
Memory Foam Mattresses the
Childcare Workers Needed
EMCO Press has an Immediate opening for a press helper/second man. Experience required. Good pay and benefits/ Resume to Steve@emcopress.com or apply at 4935 Milwee St., Houston, TX 77092
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Day and Night Production Workers Apply at: La Espiga De Oro, Inc. 1202 W 15th St Houston, TX 77008
MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required. Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600. (TF)
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COMPUTERS
WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-681-3600. (TF)
NOVENA TO ST. JUDE: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the World now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Pray this nine times a day for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. GV
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CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fundraisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281-217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark.
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PETS
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Public Schools: Reagan handed first loss of season by Lamar Reagan High School’s undefeated streak unfortunately came to an end last week against Lamar High School (6-1), as Waltrip and Scarborough both look for wins this week against North Forest High School and Worthing High School, respectively. Reagan was tied with Lamar at the end of the first half at 14, however Lamar would keep the Bulldogs scoreless for the second half, ultimately winning 3314. Reagan still maintains a 6-1 overall record and a 3-1 district record heading into Friday’s away game against
Westside Forest High School (3-4). The Westside Wolves had a three game winning streak before falling to Bellaire High School (2-5) last week with a close 33-29 loss. Friday’s game begins at 7 p.m.at Westside High School, located at 14201 Briar Forest Dr., Houston TX 77077. The Scarborough Spartans will play the Worthing High School Colts (6-2) at home this Friday, as the Spartans come off a 67-0 loss versus La Marque High School (6-2) last week. Worthing has won three of its last four games and bounced back from a
62-20 loss, also against La Marque, with a 42-28 win over Kashmere High School (2-6) last week. The game begins at 7 p.m. The Waltrip Rams will also be looking for another win after their shutout victory against Yates High School (3-4) last week. This week’s home game will see the Rams kicking off against North Forest High School Bulldogs (6-1) at home. The Bulldogs won their last two games decisively, beating Austin High School (1-6) by a score of 690 and Lee High School (0-7) by a score of 55-0.
Private Schools: SPX, STH look to continue win streaks The St. Pius X High School Panthers and the St. Thomas Eagles are looking to continue their winning ways as the Lutheran High North Lions chase their potential third win of the season. St. Pius X improved to a 71 record with their win over Kelly Catholic High School (55) by a score of 62-3. The Panthers, who will not be playing this week, will kick off against Pope John XXIII (0-8) at home Oct. 30. The Pope John XXIII
Lions were defeated by the St. Thomas High School Eagles Oct. 16 by a score of 40-0. That win by the Eagles puts St. Thomas High School at a 6-1 record for the season. The Eagles will play at home against the Kelly Catholic High School Bulldogs (5-5) 7 p.m. Friday, as the Bulldogs look to bounce back from their loss against the Panthers. The Lutheran High North Lions are setting their sights on getting their third win in
Photo by Christina Martinez Reagan High School’s undefeated season was snatched away by Lamar High School last week, however the Bulldogs are still looking to keep up the momentum heading into this week’s game against Westside Forest High School.
several years this Friday with a home game against Legacy Prep Christian Academy (34). On Oct. 2, the Lions had their second win of the season against Bay Area Christian by a score of 30-24, something they hope to replicate against a team that has lost two of its last three contests – however the Legacy Prep Christian Academy Lions are also coming off of a 50-8 win over Bay Area Christian last week.
15 Source: St. Thomas High School The St. Thomas High School Eagles and the St. Pius X High School Panthers are marching toward what should be an entertaining contest when both teams face each other Nov. 6.
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