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More voters turned out this year in what many saw as a referendum on Trump’s presidency, but Democrats came up short. By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com Carole Saiz could not vote in United States elections until she was nearly 40. She realized right away how important it was to take advantage of that opportunity. Saiz, a 48-year-old Lebanon native who lives in Oak Forest and runs a tutoring service, became an American citizen in 2009 and has since capitalized on each of her chances to cast a ballot. She voted Tuesday morning at Black Middle School, where she carried a purse emblazoned with an image of the American flag. “Nobody should take it for granted,” Saiz said. “Every election is important.” For area citizens and beyond, the midterm election that ended Tuesday might have been as important as any other cycle, including presidential elections. Houston-area ballots included a hotly contested and nationally consequential U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O’Rourke,
an open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and citywide propositions related to increased pay for firefighters and the allocation of funds to combat flooding. Both propositions passed with the backing of The Leader’s coverage area, which voted decidedly Democrat in the senate and house races. Area voters helped to re-elect Sheila Jackson Lee as U.S. Representative for District 18 and supported Democrat Todd Litton in his District 2 race against Republican Dan Crenshaw, who prevailed in the overall race. O’Rourke, the El Paso Democrat who garnered national attention during the campaign, was overwhelmingly supported by The Leader’s coverage area but lost a close statewide race against Cruz. Area voters backed O’Rourke by a margin of 33,178-17,183, with Cruz prevailing in only two of 32 area precincts. Multiple area residents cited the polarizing effect of President Donald Trump, See Election P. 6A
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Numbers represent the total number of votes cast within THE LEADER’S coverage area for each candidate. The overall election winner is denoted with a check mark.
U.S. Senate Ted Cruz, Republican: 17,183 Beto O’Rourke, Democrat: 33,178
U.S. Rep, District 2 Dan Crenshaw, Republican: 5,879 Todd Litton, Democrat: 7,989
U.S. Rep, District 18 Sheila Jackson Lee, Democrat: 20,294 Ava Reynero Pate, Republican: 12,474
Proposition A For: 33,475 Against: 11,732 Proposition B For: 25,542 Against: 21,281
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It’s been a long road, but the story of the Garden Oaks Baptist parking lot sale could be nearing its conclusion. According to Patrick Barry with Gulf Coast Commercial, the sale of the Garden Oaks Baptist Church parking lot might be closed prior to the end of this year – should all go according to plan – after a few bumps in the road. In 1973, Section One of Garden Oaks allowed the church to convert four lots from residential use to religious use. Upon the agreement, however, the church and Gulf Coast – who entered into agreement to buy the property from the church back in February – needed the section’s permission for a zoning change converting the use of those lots from religious back to commercial. The church is under contract to sell the property located on the west side of North Shepherd between Chase Bank and Gabby’s BBQ. Gulf Coast would like to build a retail center with possible restaurants. Barry and Gulf Coast then embarked on an education campaign to collect enough signatures to go through with the sale. In May, however, news broke that Gulf Coast had pumped the brakes on the conversion in response to concerns from neighboring Garden Oaks residents garnered during the campaign, stepping back to provide information to a then-newly-formed resident committee. “I think Gulf Coast has been receptive to homeowners’ concerns. Although there was some initial resistance and disagreements along the way, Gulf Coast has been willing to work with the Committee to discuss and agree on restrictions for the parking lot,” committee co-chair Carrie Arnett said. For several months, the committee has been tasked with collecting information from homeowners regarding concerns about the development – including, among other things, increased traffic – as well as what they would like to see as Gulf Coast Commercial would proceed. Now, following months of consideration, the Committee and Gulf Coast have agreed on a number of terms, including a sight and sound wall; restrictions on building See GO Baptist P. 5A
Dems dominate locally, but Republicans win out
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Though area voters overwhelmingly favored Beto O’Rourke, he wound up falling in a close race to incumbent Senator Ted Cruz. And that was not the only race impacting local neighborhoods to wind up with a Republican victory despite area tendencies. U.S. Senate Despite a late charge from O’Rourke, the incumbent Ted Cruz once again emerged victorious in this cycle, and
he will now serve his fourth consecutive term representing Texas in the United States Senate. In contrast with the fact that nearly 66 percent of voters in the local voting precincts cast their ballots for O’Rourke, and Harris County favored O’Rourke 58 percent to 41, Cruz accrued 4,228,832 total votes (50.9 percent of the vote) to edge out O’Rourke, who garnered 4,015,082 ballots (48.3 percent). U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 In the battle to replace the
day night to become Texas’ youngest congressional representative. Though he took the spot by garnering 53 percent of the votes (138,502) to challenger Todd Litton’s 45 percent (118,570), Crenshaw was not the pick of those in our local precincts. The Leader determined that just 42 percent of registered voters cast their ballot for Crenshaw in another race that was overwhelmingly in favor of Democrats, but wound up going in Republicans’ favor. U.S. House of Representa-
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THE TOPICS. The Leader • Saturday, November 10, 2018 • Page 4A
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he games always got me going. Perhaps it was the crowds and the energy they produced or the big and bright places where they gathered. Maybe it was the aweinspiring ability and competitiveness of the players on the field or court, who I admired from an early age and tried to emulate. Sports were my first love and what I wanted to do with my life. So when it became clear I did not possess the physical capability to play at a professional level, I pursued a career that would keep me just as close to the games I adored watching in the Astrodome, Summit or at home on the TV. Sportswriting seemed like the next-best thing, and it turned out I was better at observing, critiquing and capturing the spirit of the games than I was at playing them. I approached reporting and writing with the same passion and precision that players employ while shooting, swinging or slamming an opponent into the turf. I occasionally displayed the same sort of competitive drive, too, while trying to a break
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a story or pursue an angle no one else had noticed. That was my life for the last two decades, and it was a good one. Sportswriting earned me a degree from the University of Texas and led me to locales all over the state and throughout the country. I got paid to attend events at places like the Alamodome, Cotton Bowl and Busch Stadium, got to meet future stars and living legends, and also got some awards and accolades along the way. Like every great athlete comes to realize, though, there comes a time to move on. And in my case, as is the case with many standouts in sports, retirement came before I realized I was ready for it. In May, just a few months after
receiving my latest sportswriting award, I was among several journalists laid off by the San Antonio Express-News, a sister paper of the Houston Chronicle. It was not something I saw coming, or felt like I deserved, but those things happen, especially in an ever-evolving media landscape. My first inclination was to find another avenue to continue covering sports, but I also felt a pull away from the playing field. Some of my favorite work during the last few years had more to do with humaninterest elements and off-the-field issues, and I’d long had an interest in covering topics that are more pressing to a community and its citizens. I started tuning out some of the games and paying closer attention to public policy, economic and environmental issues, culture and the arts. I also found myself looking less for places to watch sports and more for the latest and greatest spots to eat, drink and be merry. That led me to The Leader, where the leader of your favorite weekly newspaper must have seen a little
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misdemeanor assault, and was elected.) The president’s assault on the news media is easily charted. He began his campaign with the usual boilerplate rhetoric that any pol follows, with homage to America, the flag, etc., and castigating his opponents. After a few speeches he noticed that two lines brought the most applause: warnings about the “hordes of illegal immigrants flooding across our borders,” and the “fake news media.” Now he works those inflammatory statements into every speech. The address may be about cumquats or sheep dip, but sooner or later illegal immigrants and the Mainstream Media (or MSM for the faithful) get their deserved bashing. “Chick accuses some of her male colleagues of sexism.” – Los Angeles Times. Wait. Turns out it was LA Councilwoman Laura Chick. Lesley Stahl, a 13-time Emmy award winner, said that President Trump admitted to her that his relentless attacks on the press was a calculated strategy to discredit reporters and news media organizations to shield himself from negative coverage. And, again, his tirades are working. He finds an echo chamber in Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and Fox News. Day after day (or night), they hammer out a diatribe against the American media. Words matter, as the saying goes. Now violence follows. After a meeting between Trump and New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger, he said, “I implored him to reconsider his broader attacks on journalism, which I believe are dangerous and harmful to our country.” Sulzberger also pointed out an interesting copycat: “I repeatedly stressed that this is particularly true abroad, where the president’s rhetoric is being used by some regimes to justify sweeping crackdowns on journalists.” Indeed, despots around the world have started using the term “fake news.” Now where did they get that? If our press is so bad, which country would you like to move to for a better press? Russia? Better hurry. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 56 journalists have been killed in Russia since 1992. Actually, that might be good news to some among us. Mexico? Fourteen journalists have been killed just thus far this year. Let me remind you again: Next time you are in Washington visiting your money, drop by the Newseum, an exhibition given over to journalism. It’s a fun place filled with the Fourth Estate’s mistakes, stupid stories and
We talked local, statewide and national politics, of course, but also delved into residential issues, evolving demographics and the area’s booming restaurant scene. Friendliness was a common theme during those conversations, and so was love and admiration for The Leader. That was an encouraging sign for the paper’s new editorial leader, who plans to tweak the game plan for covering the area but does not want to change the winning recipe that has made The Leader a trusted, respected news source for nearly 65 years. I’m here to serve you, The Leader’s readers, and am open to your comments, concerns and criticisms. If you’d like to throw some compliments our way, that’s cool, too. Just don’t be a stranger to the newest member of the community. I’ll be out and about and want to interact with as many of you as possible. The ultimate goal for this former sportswriter is to win you over and become your No. 1 fan. Email Adam at azuvanich@ theleadernews.com
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All the Noose that fits THE FRONT PORCH – I must be very careful these days when stepping outside. Any package from “A friend” or envelopes leaking white powder are suspect. Ditto for boxes that tick and mobs with torches and pitchforks. Why? Because it’s open season on journalists. A bomb sent to CNN (among others). Four reporters for The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland, were killed this summer in a mass shooting at the newspaper’s office. Recently a man, identified as 38-year-old George Odemns, tried to force his way into the offices of a television station in Washington D.C. He bashed in two sets of glass doors with his foot, eventually gaining entrance to the lobby. And, of course, Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, who apparently was tortured, murdered and cut up with a chainsaw. Wouldn’t an angry letter to the editor do? No, not these days. I’ve been a journalist since 1962 and I have never seen such hatred aimed – sometimes literally – at the Fourth Estate. Well, we deserve it, as we ink-stained wretches continue to lie, distort and attempt to end America as we know it today. But we all make mistakes. “Readers may have noticed that the Valley News misspelled its own name on the front page of yesterday’s front page.” -- New Hampshire Valley News. Anger toward the press is nothing new, but it has now reached dangerous proportions. Last year worldwide, 65 journalists were killed, 35 specifically because of their jobs. This doesn’t count deaths in bar fights, surprised cuckold husbands and failing to yield to a pickup with a gunrack. As high as that total is, it’s the lowest in 14 years. The number of journalists imprisoned around the globe hit a record high in 2017, with at least 262 reporters behind bars. This just in: “Bugs flying around with wings are flying bugs.” – Redwood County Extension Examiner. The generator of this hatred can easily be traced to one person: President Donald Trump. He has seized this animosity, exploited it and pandered to people’s frustration about the economy, jobs, how the Astros blew it in the playoffs, and his demagoguery is working wonderfully well -- the public’s opinion of the media is the lowest it’s ever been. Any facts contrary to his stated views are dismissed as “fake news.” Reporters and their news organizations are “pathetic,” “very dishonest,” “failing” and “a pile of garbage.” Journalists are slandered as “enemies of the people.” Recently, Trump celebrated Rep. Greg Gianforte’s (RMont.) May 2017 attack on Guardian journalist Ben Jacobs – who was trying to ask a question about health care. During a rally in Missoula, Montana, Trump told a crowd: “Any guy that can do a body slam, he’s my kind of guy.” He received wild applause. (Following the attack, Gianforte pleaded guilty to
bit of himself in me. Publisher Jonathan McElvy also started out as a sportswriter before graduating to more sophisticated journalistic endeavors, and he’s given me the opportunity to do the same by hiring me as editor. I’m grateful to be back in the newspaper game and thrilled to be playing a slightly different sport. I’m manning a new position that will require a learning curve, both in terms of getting to know the area as well as adding managerial responsibilities to writing, reporting and editing. But I’m anxious to tackle those challenges, add new pitches to my repertoire and tell stories that will inform and inspire the community. I’m also excited to be back in my hometown and serving a part of town that includes a diverse and eclectic mix of people, places and pursuits. That became apparent during my first reporting assignment Tuesday morning, when I stopped by two polling places in Oak Forest and visited with a sampling of residents after they had voted.
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erroneous headlines: “Dewey Defeats Truman.” There are also less-funny items like the wall filled with the names of American journalists who were killed in the line of duty. And there are the eyeglasses, pencil and notebook of Mark Kellogg. He was an AP reporter assigned to cover Custer at Little Bighorn, and, no, he wasn’t biased toward the Indians. “Correction: The woman identified in a photograph as former adult film star Ginger Lynn Allen is neither Ms. Allen nor an adult film actress.” – Us magazine. This is not a whine. Journalists don’t go into the bias biz expecting compliments and flowers, but neither do they expect their own countrymen to fan the flames of violence. Nor do these hatemongers accept their blame, but when you light the fuse, you have some responsibility for the subsequent explosion. Now, would you please open my mail?
Dear Editor: We in Oak Forest have a problem with Adverse Possession. When Oak Forest was founded, fences were not present. Over the years homeowners fenced in their backyards. Most if not all held their back fence 5 to 10 feet from their back property line. Because of the easement and the drainage the easement provided, we did not give up the 5 to 10 foot of our property we did not fence in! Builders and new property owners in some cases are claiming adverse possession of the unfenced property of the older homes. I and my neighbors have been forced to deal with this. There is a property on DuBarry by the park that a new homeowner on Ebony has fenced in the easement of the property on DuBarry claiming adverse possession. I talked to the property owner on DuBarry. He said it would cost him $70,000 to take this to court. To all older homeowners - guard and stake out your property lines! John J. Cieslewicz
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Dear Editor: A useful report for those not at the hearings would be to describe the new facility compared to the present one. How much bigger would it be? What frequency of cement trucks would be expected; how would this affect traffic congestion? Would there be a noticeable increase in downwind particulate matter (dust)? Would still more of T.C. Jester’s pine forests be decimated? Alán Alán Apurim
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Dear Editor: Lynn Ashby has been an able critic of life for a long time. His editorial comment when we were at UT Austin was wonderful. Criticism is not an equal-opportunity employer. Everyone has a right to an opinion, but not all opinions are the same: Most are only of use to their owners and they’re not terribly reliable. The urge to be an amateur critic is like wanting to be a self-employed traffic cop or a hobby air-traffic controller. The wisdom of the crowd is a wish. If enough people put their hands on a Oujia board they still can’t write Porter lyrics. We should all appreciate a man like Mr. Ashby. He has a need to review stuff and I love him for it. P.S. I love The Leader, long may you live! Jimmy D. Schmidt, MD Good Enough to be Published? As you might have noticed, one of our favorite parts of The Leader is when our readers send us notes. Whether you’re upset with something we wrote, or even when you like something that appeared on our pages, we like hearing from you. Even better, the community likes hearing from each other. Sure, there’s Facebook and Twitter and all those billions of posts. There are only a few good enough to be bound in print. Be one of those people and send us something fun to publish.
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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Authorities are searching for one suspect in connection to a stabbing incident in a local apartment complex near Timbergrove last week. In what appeared to be a home invasion, Houston police say a 71-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times while taking a shower in her apartment at the Brittany Place apartment complex off West 18th Street. She was taken to the hospital, where police say she is in stable condition. Houston Police Department Investigator Norman Wallace says a maintenance worker was servicing some lights near the woman’s apartment when he noticed some unusual elements around the door. Upon further inspection, that’s when apartment personnel discovered the woman in need. Due to the preliminary investigation, Wallace said investigators have been unable to determine whether any items were taken from the apartment. However, he said all indicators point to forced entry through the apartment’s sliding glass window, which was damaged in the attack. Wallace said HPD was notified of the incident around 11 a.m. Friday, but noted it remains possible that the incident occurred the previous night. He added that the suspect is Hispanic, but no other description is available at this time. “In essence, I don’t believe the public [in general] should be alarmed just yet. At the moment, looking at the circumstances, it’s possible she could have been targeted – but we don’t know that for sure,” Wallace said. “This is one
GO Baptist, from P. 1A height, lighting, and signage; hours of operation restriction; and prohibition of a number of specific types of businesses. During June, July, and August, Barry said Gulf Coast Commercial met with the committee, using those meetings to be a sounding board for their concerns and incorporating those concerns into the development as well as the declaration of restrictions that will replace the deed restrictions. After conferring with an independent urban planner and attorney and after weighing other possible outcomes for the parking lot, the Committee worked with Gulf Coast to add and extend terms for the Declaration. “These restrictions should lessen the impact on abutting homeowners and on all of the Section 1,” Arnett said. “It wasn’t necessarily about what the building would look like, but how it buffered sounds and lighting
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Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Police say the elderly woman was stabbed while taking a shower in her apartment.
of the worst things you can do to anybody, but in particular an elderly person who can’t defend themselves. That’s a pretty dangerous person.” At this stage, Wallace said it is unknown whether the suspect had previously been watching the apartment prior to the attack. He said investigators have been unable to speak with nearby neighbors as of yet, but still advised extreme caution, even in the most seemingly benign of circumstances. “We live in a dangerous world, and one thing we know about criminals is that they’re opportunists. An elderly woman is an easier target than a younger person, so you just never know,” he said. “If you see something out of the ordinary, call the police. Be aware of your surroundings
with the residents behind it,” Barry added. “Not only are we physically building and leasing this thing differently than we were before, but all these restrictions [us and the committee] have agreed to are in a declaration that goes with the property no matter who owns it.” The committee will soon send out a letter to Section 1 residents detailing the agreement and improvements made. From his understanding, the Garden Oaks Civic
Club will endorse the project. Gulf Coast Commercial will subsequently send its own letter echoing the sentiment out in the following days. Once the company reaches the threshold necessary to release existing deed restrictions – specified as 50 percent of the total front lot footage – Barry said its goal would be to close on the property by the end of 2018. Development would then begin as soon as possible.
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Neighbors: Aidan’s Avengers walk seeks cure for Type 1 Diabetes By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com
A huge thank you shout out to the many neighbors who volunteered and helped make the Animal Justice League’s Nov. 3 Free Chip Day a barking, meowing success! AJL provided a free microchip, engraved name tag and collar to 88 dogs and cats brought to the event which was held in Mytiburger’s parking lot on West 43rd Street. With so many pets lost and found in Leader Country every single day, microchipping is vitally important to help reunite families with their beloved pets. Neighbors from Timbergrove, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Dominion Estates II and Mangum Manor who helped make the event possible are Jennifer Graves, Nora Heene, Annette Fiszer, Emily Schley,
Elisa Cuellar, Keri Beeman, Linda Beeman, Linda Sparks, Jessica Hamilton, Mindy Stephens and Kim Antley. AJL has registered the chips and hopes their efforts this past weekend will make a difference for some sweet pets and families. Well done, neighbors! Chris Ponzica, a resident in Section 17 of Oak Forest and a Captain in the Houston Fire Department, wins the prize for the earliest completed exterior decoration of his family’s home (note – this decorating job was not subbed out to contract elves) for Christmas. With just the house decorated as of today, roof, yard and tree decorations will most definitely follow as Ponzica chases Clark Griswold’s Christmas dream of 25,000 lights. Go Chris! Wife Mandy and children Aidan, Mia and Nicholas are very excited.
The Ponzica couple’s eldest son, Aidan, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January 2018 at age 5. After nearly a year of major lifestyle changes for Aidan and his family as well as careful training learning to manage Aidan’s diabetes safely between his parents, teachers, school and extended family, Aidan’s family is now helping to raise awareness and working towards a cure. Aidan’s Avengers will be walking on Nov. 10, in the JDRF/One Walk at Lone Star College-Montgomery in The Woodlands to raise awareness and money to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. If you would like to help Aidan raise money and show your support, please visit this website for more information: https://www2.jdrf. org/site/ Longtime Leader Country resident in Shepherd Park Plaza and St. Rose of Lima
done,” said Heights resident Max Rosen, who voted Tuesday evening at Heights High School. Signs of interest in the election were evident during the last several weeks, particularly with the amount of yard signs dotting area neighborhoods. Ramirez said he saw more political signs in Oak Forest than he had during his previous 25 years in the community, with the majority of them promoting one of the candidates in the senate race. “I think Beto’s got a few
more,” Oak Forest resident Debby Wade said. “I think people for Ted Cruz are probably embarrassed to put a sign out.” Regardless of which candidates were preferred, and whether or not the citywide propositions were supported or opposed, the importance of participating in the election could hardly be argued. Heights resident Julia Solway voted for only the second time in her 26 years of eligibility and brought along her two sons, 5-year-old Aidan
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Catholic Church’s Mens Club member Wally Bircher volunteered as a Clerk at Frank Black Middle School’s polls on Nov. 6 and greeted neighbors and strangers alike with his warm, trademark smile. Now that’s how you love your neighbors.
Election, from P. 1A elected in 2016, as the cause for increased interest in the midterm. There are those who support him and wanted the Republican Party to maintain congressional majorities and those who oppose him and wanted Democrats to take control. Both sides got a little of what they wanted, with Republicans keeping their majority in the senate but losing it in the house. “It seems a lot more are involved,” Oak Forest resident Alberto Ramirez said. “People are getting out and casting their votes.” According to a Saturday report by the Texas Tribune, preliminary data showed there was greater turnout during the 12 days of early voting than there was for the entire 2014 midterm election. There were more than 20,500 early votes cast in The Leader’s coverage area, according to data released by Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, and nearly 856,000 early votes within the county in total. There still were long lines at some area polling locations early Tuesday morning, with the volume of voters at several spots decreasing throughout the day. “If they’re motivated, I feel like they already got it
and 4-year-old Conor, to commemorate the occasion. The young boys seemed mostly disinterested Tuesday evening, but their mother hopes the experience will resonate by the time they are old enough to cast ballots. Oak Forest resident Lynsey Flowers said she originally did not plan to vote but was persuaded to do so by her friends. Afterward, she was glad she did. “It’s my right to vote and I have no right to complain if I don’t vote,” she said.
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Cancer: Is your pet at risk? Susceptible to Cancer Certain breeds, such as golden retrievers, Rottweilers, and German shepherds are considered at-risk breeds and have a higher risk of getting cancer. According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, these breeds can have up to a 70-80 percent chance of getting cancer in their lifetime. Of course, older dogs are more likely to develop diseases such as cancer than younger dogs. “Just like in people, however, the earlier that cancer is detected, the greater chance there will be of achieving remission,� said Jaci Christensen, oncology veterinary technician at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Dear Tabby, Cancer has impacted our family several times and I often worry about our four-legged family members getting cancer as well. Is there anyway we can lessen our pet’s chances of getting cancer? Concerned about Cancer in Cottage Grove Dear Concerned, November happens to be Pet Cancer Awareness Month, because, unfortunately, our pets aren’t immune to the horrible disease. All pets, regardless of size and breed, are at risk for developing cancer. However, there are certain breeds of dogs that have higher instances of the disease than others.
Preventing Cancer in Pets In order to get the upperhand in cancer prevention and treatment, The Veterinary Cancer Society suggests checking your pet regularly for signs such as swollen lymph
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nodes, sudden weight loss, enlarged lumps, vomiting, diarrhea, and lameness. If your pet displays any of these warning signs, consult with your veterinarian as soon as you can. Cancer Isn’t Always a Death Sentence for Pets If your veterinarian does find cancer, there are various treatment options for most types of the disease. Once you know which type you’re fighting, the various treatment options can then be discussed with your veterinarian. “Cancer treatment in dogs is similar to that of humans, including treatment options such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery,� said Christensen. “However, surprisingly, chemotherapy’s side effects tend to be less severe in our pets than in humans.� TomoTherapy, a stateof-the-art radiation therapy system, is another treatment that is available. This precise image-guided radiation therapy allows veterinarians to pinpoint a tumor’s size, shape,
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cer prevention. To ensure the cancer is detected in time, it is urged that pet owners take their pets to the veterinarian for blood work and biopsies if cancer is suspected. Learning that your beloved pet has cancer is never easy, but dis-
covering it early-on ensures a better chance of survival and an increased quality of life. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com
Pet of the Week Meet Eleanor In case you didn’t know it, November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month and this 13 year old sweetheart would make the perfect companion for most anyone. Eleanor is a terrier-mix who is loving, gets along well with other dogs and is eager to please. She’s in good health and ready to find her forever family--could it be yours? If so, go to www.k-9angelsrescue.org to learn more.
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THE CALENDAR. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION All Saints TALC All Saints Third Age Learning Center will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 9, in the parish hall. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a Military Color Guard, music by Big Ed and the Happy Band, patriotic music, singing, refreshments and door prizes. All Veterans in attendance will be recognized and will receive a free hot lunch. Other attendees may purchase lunch for $2. Reservations are requested by Nov. 8. A seminar on burial benefits for Veterans will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 by Tripp Carter of Bradshaw Carter Memorial and Funeral Home. All Saints Catholic Church is located at 215 E. 10th St. Information: 713-248-1277. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL Monte Beach Civic Club The Montie Beach Civic Club will host the Day of the Dead (“Dia de los Muertos”) in the Heights, from 2-7 p.m. Nov. 10, at Monte Beach Park, 915 Northwood St. Food will be available from several food trucks, and there will be alcohol for sale for those guests over 21. Information for prospective vendors and sponsors is available at www.montiebeach.org/ improvement-initiative. CHILI COOKOFF American Legion Post 560 Come and join in the grand opening of the newly remodeled American Legion Post 560, located at 3720 Alba Rd. for The Veterans Day annual chili cookoff,
from noon, Saturday, Nov. 10. Information: 713-682-9287, www. txlegion560.org. VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATION Durham Elementary Durham Elementary will hold their Veterans’ Day Celebration at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the school cafeteria. There will be 20-25 veterans expected to attend. The students have prepared songs, poems, readings and artwork to honor the veterans. Black Middle School LCDC will post the colors and present drill routine and the Waltrip band will play the National Anthem. Information: 713-613-2527, smoan@ houstonisd.org. OLDIE & GOODIE CLASSIC CAR SHOW Adolf Hoepfl The 9th Annual Oldie & Goodie Classic Car Show, postponed from Sept. 16 due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for Nov. 11, at Adolf Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. This free event will be from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Music, food and raffle prizes will also add to the fun atmosphere planned for the day. All car enthusiasts are encouraged to register. Early registration is $20 and includes an event T-shirt and a goody bag. Information: 713-6955071, www.adolfhoepfl.com. WHITE OAK BAYOU ANNUAL MEETING Historic Heights Fire Station The 2018 WOBA annual meeting will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov.
13, at the Historic Heights Fire Station, 107 W. 12th St. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with Andrew Groocoak’s presentation titled “A tour along White Oak Bayou within the historical core of Houston.” Pizza and refreshments will be served. The community is welcome. RSVP to: Whiteoakbayouassociation@ gmail.com. Information: Tomjgall2@gmail.com.
Guests can purchase tickets to access early shopping. WHAM will be free and open to the public Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: http:// bit.ly/WinterHolidayArtMarket. PINOT & PAWS PAINTING CLASS El Gato Coffeehouse Looking for a different way to spend a Friday night? What better way than with cats painting cats. The class will be 6:45 p.m. Nov. 16. During this class you’ll be painting a Purrkey (Turkey Cat) and having fun in the best environment possible. All materials will be supplied and instructions provided. Just bring a bottle of wine. Adult craft passes are $41, student craft passes (5-17 years, must be over 5) are $37. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. El Gato Coffeehouse is located at 508 Pecore. Information: www.elgatocoffeehouse.com, 832-968-3006.
SANTA’S MAGIC TIMEPIECE Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West, presents “Santa’s Magic Timepiece,” a new holiday classic by Ann Richie. Santa is busy getting ready for the big night, but soon realizes he has a problem; too many good boys and girls, and not enough time to make all the stops on his way. The show runs through Dec. 1. Friday and Saturday evening performances are 8:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays (Nov. 11, 18 and 25). Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $16 for matinees. Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org.
FIND YOUR MATCH TOURNAMENT Lost Forest Tennis Club The Lost Forest Tennis Club, 5775 Lost Forest Dr., will hold a doubles round-robin tournament benefiting Animal Justice League, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17. Divisions will be Mixed Doubles 4.5, Fixed-Partners 3.5 and 4.0 (women’s and men’s). Tickets are $60 Nov. 1-15. Trophies will be awarded, and there will be a catered lunch, silent auction, KEEP collective and more. Information: 832-582-6878.
2018 WINTER HOLIDAY ART MARKET Winter Street Studios Fresh Arts will host their 13th Annual WHAM, Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18, at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter St., bringing together Houston creatives for a weekend art sale. The Ugly Sweater preview party is from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.
FROM THE PEWS. Church at Northwest Crossing holds free dinner The Church at Northwest Crossing, 6722 W. Little York, will hold a free Thanksgiving dinner from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 11. Come out for free food, fun, fellowship and giveaways. Call 832-723-4388 for information. The Gathering Place at St. Stephen’s The Gathering Place, a ministry for persons with Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss, and their caregivers, will meet Monday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Volunteers lead guests in fun activities and serve lunch so that caregivers can take a break. All who are grieving the loss of a loved one are welcome to attend a free GriefShare seminar, “Surviving the Holidays,” Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 201. Refreshments will be served
and all participants will receive a free Holiday Survival Guide. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. November events at Hope Episcopal A guided day for retreat and renewal is from 9 a.m.noon, Nov. 10. The retreat will be led by The Rev. Glenice Robinson-Como. The Turkey-Pecan Fest is Nov. 17. Bring your turkey to have it smoked for the holidays by Nov. 11 to pick up on Nov. 17. Smoked turkey, fried turkey, homemade jam, pecans, pralines and more are available. Hope Episcopal is located at 1613 W. 43rd St. Call 713681-6422 for prices and to place order. Vocations Exposition at St. Rose St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church, 3600 Brinkman, will hold an Exposition of Religious Vocations to increase the level of understanding of what it is to serve God as Priests, Brothers and Sisters. Representatives of the various orders of the GalvestonHouston Archdiocese will be available on Sunday, Nov. 11, after the 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon masses to share the mission of their particular order. Call 713-692-9123 for information.
Christmas program at First Church Heights The First Church Heights Praise Team will be featured. A Christmas program will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, in the sanctuary. The Donna Davis Talk Show, is a play written and performed by church members. The event is free and the community is welcome. First Church Heights is located at 201 E. 9th St. Call 713-861-3102 for information. Temple Oaks Baptist has many items to give away Temple Oaks Baptist Church, located at 2101 W. 34th St., is giving away many items including pianos, organs and other large items. Donations are appreciated. For information, contact R.P. Jones at 713-686-2981.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church Sisters celebrate 50th Jubilee Sister Barbara Tovar and Sister Charline Schlebach will celebrate 50 years of joyful service. St. Ambrose Catholic Church, located at 4213 Mangum Rd., will honor the sisters at a 50th Jubilee reception Nov. 11, in the parish auditorium. The public is invited to be part of the celebration. Call 713-686-3497 for information.
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1, 1942, died Nov. 3. She is survived by her husband, Forrest Edward Black, daughter Andrea Black Ramirez, son Patrick Edward Black, brother Bruce Booher, and five grandchildren.
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Anthony Philip O’Reilly, 65, born April 26, 1953, died Nov. 1. He is survived by his wife, Maria Bougai, mother Margaret O’Reilly, and sister Angela Scott.
Josephine Ann Salvage, 88, born July 19, 1930, died Oct. 26. She was employed for many years as a beautician at Simone and Joseph’s in the Heights.,She is survived by her three children, Louis Emola, Gina Chepely and Charles Emola, a grandson, and a great-grandson.
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Leptospirosis is a bacteria that dogs can acquire from contaminated water and/or exploring areas where wildlife have eliminated their urine. Common carriers of Lepto are other dogs, raccoons, opossums and rats. Many other animals can be affected, including people and squirrels. Clinically in dogs we see acute liver and kidney failure with Lepto. Often there is fever, vomiting and many other symptoms. Diagnosis involves blood panels, urinalysis and state lab testing. This takes time and cannot always confirm Lepto on the initial testing. Treatment must be quick and aggressive before permanent organ damage occurs and the dog dies. Why are Lepto cases increasing? Are we encroaching on wildlife areas more? Are we testing and diagnosing more often? Are new Lepto serovars emerging? Are we vaccinating less than years past? The vaccine lasts one year (at best). ONLY your vet should give it after evaluating your dogs individual needs and exposure risk. There may be some reasons why some dogs should not receive this as there is with other vaccines. All pets should be observed at home after any vaccine is given. Unlikely but possible adverse reactions can occur especially if vaccines are not administered professionally. Again, ground water and wildlife (especially urban rats) exposure constitute the greatest but not only risk. Warm spring rains and summer floods increase the incidence of Lepto in dogs who then spread it to others.
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LEGALLINE: FREE LEGAL ADVICE Houston Bar Association The Houston Bar Association offers free legal advice over the phone through LegalLine from 5-9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. Consejos Legales for Spanish speakers is the first Thursday of every month from 6-8 p.m. Information: 713759-1133, www.hba.org.
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FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET Eleanora’s Market Eleanora’s Market, 2120 Ella Blvd., will be open from 8 a.m.noon every Saturday. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers. Information: eleanorasmarket. com.
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1948 in Waco, died Nov. 4. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hawkins, son Dr. Brad Hawkins, sister Barbara Woodruff, brothers Robert, Benny, Julius Jr. and Boyd, mother Vanita Hawkins, Father Julius Bill Hawkins, and three grandchildren.
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WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL HITS Theatre HITS Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas the Musical,” will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15, and 16. Tickets are $15 for
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TEEN AUTHOR VISIT Heights Neighborhood Library Heights Neighborhood Library, 1302 Heights Blvd., welcomes New York Times Best-Selling Authors, Brigid Kemmerer, Megan Shepherd and A.G. Howard. Come meet the authors and get your books signed. The event will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 19. The event is free and open to the community. The library will also be hosting a Holiday Open House featuring various events from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1. Information: 832-393-1810.
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hat are you thankful for? The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In everything give thanks for this is the will of God, in Christ Jesus concerning you.” It is hard to imagine giving thanks in everything that life brings. Giving thanks is an issue of perspective. Those who are thankful are those who understand that what they received did not come from themselves but from someone else. Every good thing in life comes from God. When good things happen, the credit must go to God, and God alone. He is the source of all good and truth in this world. What about bad things? Is it possible to be thankful when pain and suffering comes along? While it is possible for good things to come out of bad situations, sometimes it is hard to see the end from the beginning. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, one must trust that good or bad, God is in control and He will bring about what is best for each person if they will honor Him with their choices and conduct. Thanksgiving is a question of perspective. When situations come that make it a struggle to remain thankful, remember that God is the creator, that Jesus is the Savior, that believers in Christ have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of them, and that true hope is found only found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to discuss this further or have questions, Pastor Will Cover can be reached at Arise Baptist Church at 803 Curtin St., or www.arisebaptistchurch.org, or 713-659-9697.
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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Cosi fan tutte 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 Lambert Hall – 1703 Heights Blvd. Opera in the Heights’ latest production of Mozart’s Così fan tutteset in a penthouse high atop New York City, is Mad Men meets The Dick Van Dyke Show. This take on the opera depicts the story of two sisters, Fiorgiligi and Dorabella, modern single women in the late 1950s, who are pursued by two traveling salesmen with ardent intentions. Also showing on November 11 at 2 p.m. and November 15 at 7:30 p.m. 5th anniversary party 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Harold’s Restaurant & Taproom – 350 W. 19th St. Harold’s Restaurant & Taproom and Torchy’s Tacos are turning five. To celebrate, they are closing off the back parking lot and filling it up with food, booze, fun, and games. They’ll have a prize wheel, face painting, and live music. Chef Kathy of Harold’s is grilling out and beverages from Eureka Heights Brewery, Saint Arnold’s Brewery, and more will be featured. The event is kid-friendly, so bring the whole family! Day of the dead 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Montie Beach Park – 915 Northwood St. The Day of the Dead in The Heights festival is to provide residents within the Greater Heights a fun and educational Dia de los Muertos experience. Some consider Dia de los Muertos to be among the most vibrant in Latin America, and in keeping with that tradition, the performers for this event will be curated to give the audience an immersion of Latin American sights and sounds. In addition, Montie Beach Civic Club will be partnering with nearby elementary school kids and provide interactive exhibits that detail the rich culture and significance of Dia de los Muertos to the Latin American community. One hundred percent of the profits generated from this event will go towards the Montie Beach Park Improvement Initiative (Montie Beach Civic Club in partnership with the Houston Parks Board).
Art Valet: Come for the food, stay for the art Mitch Cohen Art Columnist
Slowly, but surely my evil plan to turn parts of The Market at Sawyer Yards into a giant outdoor food court is coming together. If you’re wondering what I’m rambling on about let me remind you. Three years ago when I visited the Eugene Saturday Market in … Eugene, OR., the massive weekly market had a mouth-watering expanse of food vendors. There was even one vendor that served up burritos as I recall, that was tasty enough to fool this Texan into thinking he was at home. Saturday at The Market at Sawyer Yards, the court is missing and so are the 2 dozen plus food hot food vendors I hope to bring there one day. I can promise you this though, you will not go hungry. Here is a small sampling of the food purveyors coming this Saturday. The Cuban Spot food truck will grace Art Alley by the Site Gallery for the first time. This truck, run by two brother’s of Cuban decent hail from Miami, and bring with them the favorite street foods popular there. I recommend everything, but you can’t go wrong with the Cuban Sandwich. Walking Art Alley these days, the food exhibitors are not necessarily the usual fair of mason jars of pickled stuff and jams. These folks were curated in by a discriminating group of other hungry exhibitors. For other hot food ready to go check out Dumpling Haus dumplings. KicPOPS popsicles will cool off any spice and then find more on these on the website, Nisha’s Indian Food, La Petite Patisserie, Kai’s Kookies, Mandarinos Coffee, The Baker’s Man, Chilesquiles, Axel Provisions, Trishna’s Tea, Houston Winery and Straylight Bar. That’s right, a bar! Speaking of hot, do not miss Cultured Heat hot
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Yards is located at 1502 Sawyer St., behind the giant sculpture of the word ART. Get details online. SawyerStreetMarket.com. For the ultimate date night, plan to visit Houston Vintage Market & Festival 2018 Friday evening for the preview party and fashion show. This event has it all, in addition to performances, find vintage clothing, radios, collectibles, cars, and even airplanes. It is after all at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, Houston’s first passenger airport. Tickets and more at HoustonVintage.com 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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