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Leader Nibbles A weekend of food trucks and more food trucks! If you’re looking for something delicious to eat and something to do this weekend, look no further. With over 20 different food trucks, Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 – 8 p.m. will be The Best Damn CHRISTINA Food Truck MARTINEZ Festival Ever at 1902 Washington Ave. Each food truck will be providing a sample of their menu throughout the day. There will be craft beer and wine on site, as well as live entertainment. Adult tickets start at $35 and this ticket gets you a sample from all 21 food trucks. To purchase tickets and find out what trucks are participating check out www.thebestfoodtruckfest.com. Fried Chicken is on the menu for the fall in the Heights Another Southern classic has emerged in the Heights as The Chicken Ranch at 6500 N Main. The concept has come from former Goro & Gun owner Joshua Martinez and business partner Paul Sedillo. The two have had a soft opening over the span of two weeks and plan on being open fulltime Wednesday, Nov. 12. The Southern Heights eatery has had a few hiccups along the way. Tuesday morning the establishment tweeted: “Grrr. The emergency repairs continue. We will reopen Wednesday at 11 a.m.” Martinez told The Leader that electrical wiring in the kitchen was a nightmare and needed to be fixed the right way, instead of putting patches on top of more patches. Wednesday the menu will highlight their Southern chicken and sides, and Martinez says if there is one thing to try on the menu, it’s the collard greens. Mad foodie experiments are happening on Shepherd Over on Shepherd you can find a bargain in the car dealership realm and, now, owners of D&T Drive Inn and Down House have opened a different concept called the Kipper Club Test Kitchen. According to the website, Kipper Club Test Kitchen is an experiment in building community through food. Kipper Club hosts a series of weekly guest-chef dinners where guests will have a unique chance to get a close look at the chef’s creative process in an intimate open-kitchen setting. Experiments are being held this weekend and on through December. On Saturday, at 9 a.m. KCTK will host Part Two of Fish School with Chef PJ Stoops. The class is a bit pricey, but the class offers hands-on learning for prep-work, buying or catching your seafood and cooking. The class comes with lunch and take home material. For more information or to buy tickets, visit their website at www.treadsack. com/kipperclub/ Italian cuisine coming soon New signs are going up with the words “coming soon” at 1500 Shepherd Dr., where Mascalzone Ristorante Italian will soon open its doors. The Houston branch has another location that is up and running at 12126 Westheimer. The menu assures readers that sauces, pizzas and pastas are prepared and made to order. Variety is an option when it comes to the menu. From Avocado Al Gambero for a starter, to Taglierini Neri All’Aragosta - Black squid ink pasta with whole diced lobster, garlic basil, fresh tomatoes and chili for dinner. Don’t forget the desert and drink menu, too. A manager at the Westheimer location said readers can expect the Shepherd location to be open next month. Have a tip for nibbles? Email christina@theleadernews.com.

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Flying Saucer Pie Company owner, Bill Leeson, says the strawberry pie is what made the company famous, even during the holidays the pumpkin and pecan can’t keep up.

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A look behind the kitchen door of The Flying Saucer Pie Company before the holidays By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com The Flying Saucer Pie Company’s Bill Leeson could teach us all a lesson about work ethic. In his 70s, Leeson normally works from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. But during November and December, when his pie company does the lion’s share of its business – selling 21,000 pies in three days during Thanksgiving weekend – he pulls an all-nighter with other staff, getting there around midnight and working straight through the morning. And he’s been at it since the 1960s. Leeson arrived in Houston in 1963 from Canada as a 20-year old. For the previous ﬁve years, he’d been a merchant seaman. “I was tired of being cold,” Leeson said. “When I got here I was broke. I had enough money for the plane fare but not a cab. I walked from Hobby to the Downtown YMCA.” He already had a job in the hotel across the street and the Y let him stay until he could get his ﬁrst paycheck. Leeson worked in hotels and cafeterias and eventually met Earl Turner, a former manager at Piccadilly Cafeteria, who founded Flying Saucer Pie Company in 1967. The original location from 1967 to 1975 was 15 blocks east of the current location at 436 W Crosstimbers Rd. For many years, Leeson was partners with Turner’s daughter Marilyn Edgin. About 10 years ago, he bought Edgin’s share of the company as well, and now runs Flying Saucer with another partner. In 1975, Leeson built a new structure on Crosstimbers. “The Garden Oaks Golf Club was across the street then,” he said. Leeson did keep the name for the company though.

“I’d been thinking about a mural anyway so I for $14.75. “It made us famous,” Leeson said. “Even dur- said ‘why don’t you bring me some sketches’,” ing the holiday season the pumpkin and pecan said Leeson. pies don’t catch up to it.” After the project, done solely by spray paint, There are a number of Flying Saucer pies, like was completed, Leeson asked Villarreal how the more modern Key Lime, that didn’t come much he owed him. from Pie Marches On. Leeson likes to experiment “He said $50. I said ‘how about $500’? His too, even when it doesn’t work out. Like with face lit up. This was 1975.” his Tamarillo, or Tree Tomato, Pie. “I thought it was delicious, but it didn’t sell.” And the rice and raisin pie with vanilla filling, whipped cream and cinnamon that he invented for a Rice Institute convention in town. “My daughter loved it,” he said. “It takes so long to get a new pie established though. You have to make it over a year’s time. It can be a financial drain.” One thing that’s not a drain Elliott takes a break and surveys the Pecan Pies. She’s partial to is the upcoming holiday sea- Tania the cheesecake filling pies and says that during her pregnancy, all she son. They sell thousands of wanted to eat were Flying Saucer’s warm crusts. pies a day during the holidays and on Thanksgiving weekend, the line stretches anywhere from two to ten The third iteration of the mural will also be blocks. Policemen help keep things orderly and done by Villarreal in the near future. often times you can find the news helicopters A devoted father to three daughters and one overhead. son, Leeson said his greatest pleasure these days “When we get up to Thanksgiving, we have is to train people. about 40 people helping at night,” said Leeson. “I never hire anyone with any baking experiNot that people have a hard time finding Fly- ence,” he said. “Never hire bad habits.” ing Saucer these days, but in case there is any When asked about his taxing schedule, Leedoubt of your destination, look no further than son, who lives in Spring, said that as he’s gotten the giant mural with the very happy green head- older he doesn’t need as much sleep. ed alien. Now an established artist, Rafael Angel “I don’t do as much as I used to, but if necesVillarreal was a 15 year old when he came to sary I can go out there and do it with the best visit Leeson and suggested a mural. of them.”

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Beer lovers throughout Houston will have a special opportunity this weekend to pay tribute to some of our city’s fallen heroes and raise funds for the future generations of firefighters. Karbach Brewing Co., alongside Okra Charity Saloon, Flying Saucer, Molly’s Pub, El Big Bad and Niko Niko’s, are teaming Thirsty up for a downtown pub crawl to raise Explorer money and awareness for the Robert Garner Firefighter Foundation - a charity established to help future firefighters attend local fire academies and continue

music from Sundance Head and the Houston Fire Department’s “Pipes and Drums” band. For more information about the event, visit www. karbachpubcrawl.com. Katch 22 Holiday Happy Hour Katch 22 is ringing in the holidays with turkey and cocktails! After you’ve had your turkey and stufﬁng, surely you’ll be thirsty. Katch 22 has happy hour Monday to Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and an extended happy hour from 2:30 to 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. All signature cocktails are half price, and you can choose from a Blood Orange Margarita, Irish Mule, Steam 75 and more. Premium vodka is $5.95 and you name the drink! If you’re a beer drinker, all bottled beer is $2.50, all craft beer is $2.50 off and domestic pints are $2.

Stress-free holiday entertainment For The Leader Whether you’re a seasoned cook and veteran at throwing parties, or new to the art of entertaining, hosting family and friends can provoke a condition that has been coined, “kitchen performance anxiety.” Here are a few tips to help. 1. Start planning your menu as far in advance as possible of your gathering -- whether it’s an intimate Sunday brunch, a big cocktail party, a Sunday afternoon open house of cookies and coffee, or a traditional sit-down dinner. Tweak your menu as you get closer to the day to make sure you’re comfortable with what you’ve set out to make. You may need to edit here and there based on how busy your schedule gets

during the days leading up to the date. 2. When selecting recipes, think like a chef and choose dishes with ingredients that focus on what’s in season and available at peak freshness. This approach to devising your menu will ensure the best tasting results, even if you’re a novice cook. Fortunately, the holidays is all about celebrating what’s in season -- such as pumpkin and acorn squash, delicious root vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots, and crisp apples, juicy pears, pecans, walnuts, cranberries, and more. 3. Seriously turn down the dial on stress by choosing appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts that you can make either completely or partly one or several days in advance. This is a huge time saver that relieves a good deal of the pressure to perform on

the day of your party. Selecting appetizers that you can make in advance is especially smart, as this gives you the freedom to enjoy the company of guests when they ﬁrst arrive. 4. Before you start cooking and baking, take inventory of kitchen equipment to be sure you have everything that’s called for in your recipes. Are your pots and pans, cookie sheets, electric mixer, food processor, kitchen knives and other culinary tools in good working order? If you need to replace or add items, now’s the time to shop. 5. A well-stocked pantry is every clever cook’s secret weapon. Infuse your recipes with gourmet ﬂavors by having on hand a variety of wellmade red wine and balsamic vinegars, assorted oils, good

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Thanksgiving family recipes from Leader readers 1 cup of seedless green grapes, cut in half 1 cup of seedless red grapes, cut in half 2-3 cups of small marshmallows 1 container of Cool Whip or blend 2 cups of heavy cream until creamy with a teaspoon of vanilla, sugar or sugar substitute (I prefer Stevia) Mix all ingredients and add the whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Keeps well overnight. Freshen with additional whipping cream or Cool Whip as needed, drain excess juices.

By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Turkey wasn’t mentioned on the written menu of the ﬁrst Thanksgiving dinner but it has sure made up for lost time in the years since. According to Statistic Brain, 51 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day and we spend $2,375,000,000 on the total dinner. And what a dinner it is. If you are looking for a side to go with your bird, some Leader readers contributed some of their family favorites. Sonia M. Tersigne says that she has been making her Ambrosia Salad for years and it’s always a big hit during the holidays.

Samantha Mendenhall shared two recipes: cream corn casserole and lemon ice box pie. “Super easy and really delicious,” she said. Cream Corn Casserole Ingredients: 1 pkg. Jiffy Cornbread Mix 8 oz sour cream 15 oz. can corn 15 oz. can cream corn 1 egg beaten 3⁄4 stick (or less) butter or margarine, melted

Ambrosia Salad 1 red apple, Honey Crisp or red chopped 1 granny smith apple chopped 1 8 oz can of mandarin, drained 1 4-8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Lemon Icebox Pie Ingredients: 3 cans of Eagle Brand Milk 1 Box of Vanilla Wafers 7 to 9 Lemons 3 Egg Yolks Medium carton of Cool Whip Empty 3 cans of Eagle Brand Milk into a nonmetal bowl, add the 3 egg yolks and stir well. Take your deep dish pie plate and crush enough vanilla wafers to cover the bottom. Squeeze and strain 2 to 3 lemons at a time and add to the milk mixture. Stir well. It will get thick as you add more lemon juice and stir. Taste the mixture after a while to see if it has enough lemon. When this is done, pour it slowly over the crushed vanilla wafers. Add vanilla wafer around the rim and put in icebox to set for at least 24 hours. When you are ready to serve, add the cool ship.

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Benefit from nutritious turkey even after Thanksgiving and the holidays For The Leader As soon as the weather cools and the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall pièce de résistance: Thanksgiving dinner. Much more than just delicious and filling, turkey boasts many nutritional benefits, making it a worthwhile addition to your diet regardless of the season. · Protein: Turkey is often overshadowed by other meats in refrigerated display cases, but it remains an excellent source of protein in a low-fat package. A typical 3.4- to fourounce serving of skinless turkey breast (about the size of a deck of cards) contains around 30 grams of protein, providing about 65 percent of the average person’s recommended

Turkey is low in fat and full of protein and other nutrients, making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter the time of year.

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to healthy thyroid function. It also helps boost the immune system by playing a role in the body’s antioxidant defense system. Selenium may help eliminate free radicals in the body that would otherwise contribute to cancer risk. · Relaxation: Many people are aware of turkey’s ability to induce feelings of relaxation, particularly when eaten in abundance at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which plays a role in triggering production of serotonin. Serotonin can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness. Turkey is lean, full of essential nutrients and low in saturated fat, making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter what time of year it happens to be.

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“He who has something to sell and whispers it into a well, is not as apt to get the dollars as he who stands up tall and hollers.” Advertise!

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Garage Sale

ESTATE SALE 619 Byrne Friday & Saturday, Nov 14 & 15, 9am - 4pm

High end furniture - Antique & newer - 2 Herman Miller Eames chairs, newer, top of the line Thomasville Dining and bedroom sets; Pioneer Elite 50” plasma t.v. with speakers antique Tabriz carpet 9’ x 12’ wool and silk; antiques - oak claw foot dining table, oak chairs, oak chest, oak mirror, oak sewing machine antique oriental chest on stand, Morrocan décor, Nambe’ pewter, Waterford crystal and other great household items. Cash and Credit/Debit

Jennings Antiques & Collectables 281-352-2458

5034 Bayou Vista Sat 11/15 7am

Furniture, Antiques, Holiday Decorations, Clothes, Puzzles, Toys & Kitchen misc

GARAGE SALE Fri/Sat 11/14-11/15

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HELP WANTED

• Cocktail Waitress Thurs-Fri-Sat Nights • Dishwasher Call 713-263-0022

Party Boy Needs Help: Looking for person with following experience: Stocking, Layouts, Buyer, Cashier, Answering Phones, Customer Service, Balloon Designer, Forklift, Receiving. Available Opening & Closing 7 Days/Week Some Travel, Bi-Lingual Required Submit Resume to: partyboyacct@gmail.com

MYTIBURGER IS HIRING CASHIERS: Please apply at 2211 W. 43rd St.

NOW HIRING REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST: 290/Jones Road. Full-time/ part-time. Immediate start. 832-287-5484, 281-8971177.

DRIVERS

ATC needs 0.0’s company and lease purchase drivers! Lots of work plus beneﬁts! Apply: atlantictrucking.com or Call Mitch: 855-749-2917

Celebrating our ten year anniversary of Ownership We’re looking for the right person for the right position. We are a long established Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility with strong community ties. Our Business is Growing and we need you. We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Manager. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the auto industry, friendly, people oriented individual who is a self-starter, honest, ethical and a strong leader. Two years of experience as a service advisor preferred Great Pay and Beneﬁts, salary plus sales bonus. Vacation, on the job training, closed Sundays.

ADOLF HOEPFL GARAGE 4610 North Shepherd • 713 357-5812

10519 Knoll Bend, Schroeder Oaks, Jones Rd., before Co-America Tools. Tools, Tool Boxes, Coolers, Electrical, household items, clothes, toys, books.

WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF) BLUE MOON ANTIQUES: Antiques and collectibles. Providing estate sale services. 3311 Ella. 832-286-7882. www.bluemoonantiqueshouston.com. Like us on www.facebook.com/bluemoonantiqueshoustontx. (TF)

WANT TO BUY

AUTOS & TRUCKS

TOP CASH PAID FOR YOUR GUNS: FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)

2002 FORD TAURUS: 56,000 actual miles. Beige, excellent condition, $4,000. A/C, power windows. Really clean. 713-201-9999. (11-15)

proudly serving the Community since 1946

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COMPUTERS Home, Small Ofce Computer Repair

REPUBLIC ARMS

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THE FOAM STORE

� Custom Cut � Memor y Foam � Chair Pads � Couch Cushions � Mattress Foam

2217 W. 34th, Ste. A.

713-686-6622

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FOR SALE: 2003 Ford Expedition. Very good condition, well taken care of. 78,000 miles. 713-6880073. Please leave a message. (11-15)

CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVES AVAILABLE to work second shift. Please call 713-866-4499. (11-22)

Owner Operators: Local-Home Nightly! Regional, OTR avail. Excellent Pay!

Drivers-Company CDL-A We keep hiring. Loads of work! No touch freight. Flexible home time. 800-588-7911 x225

TWIC Card, 23 yoa, 2yrs exp, CDL-A req’d. Flatbed. Apply: adamsii.com or 800-525-6958 x3

WAITSTAFF NEEDED

Now hiring friendly faces for wait staff at new restaurant in the Heights 1111 Studewood Call for interview time 832-962-4472

BOOKKEEPER WANTED

We’re looking for the right person for the right position. We are long established Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility with strong community ties. We have an immediate opening for a lube tire tech. We offer Advancement Opportunity, training from Master Technicians, Paid vacations, medical, prescription and vision insurance available. You will need basic tools for oil and lube services, Minimum 1 year lube tech experience. Good Driving Record, Clean cut with good personal hygiene, Must be able to pass background check. State Inspector License a plus.

ADOLF HOEPFL GARAGE 4610 North Shepherd • 713 357-5812

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• 30 hour week • Reply email only and include salary requirements to: MikeAtent@aol.com

Celebrating our ten year anniversary of Ownership

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NATIONAL TANK TRUCK COMPANY seeks a terminal manager at Belvieu/East Houston Terminal. Three years cargo tank and supervision experience preferred. Must have clean background and pass a drug test. Comprehensive beneﬁt plan incl 401k & company vehicle, Email resume: logistics. prof3@gmail.com.

Looking for a bookkeeper to do weekly data entry, payroll, type up documents & ﬁling. Need to have experience with Quick Books, Excel & Word. Great job for someone retired and needs a part time job. Clean & friendly ofﬁce. Call 713-680-0658 ask for Jon/Lulu or E-mail: EMLDI@yahoo.com

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FOR SALE

Experienced Licensed Real Estate Assistant Needed

proudly serving the Community since 1946

LEGAL NOTICES

BUS LEGAL DRIVERS NEEDED NOTICES FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-681-3600. (TF)

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the dates indicated because they were involved in one or more violations of any of the following laws: Endangered Species Act, Title l6 U.S.C. Sec. l538, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1371-1372, the Lacey Act, l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3372, Wild Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4901-4916 or the African Elephant Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4221-4245. These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l2.23. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office,16639 W. Hardy, Houston, TX 70060-6230. Such claim must be received by the above office by January 14, 2015. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.

2001 SILVERADO 1500 HD 4X4 CREW CAB: Transferable warranty, recent new transmission/AC, $6,300. Joe, 713-854-9323. (1115)

1998 CHEVY BLAZER: White four-door, grey interior, automatic transmission. 137,000 miles. Good condition. $2,700. 713-6285431. (11-22)

2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT: Clean, runs great, good on gas. Mileage 16,174. $14,000. 832-677-4307, 713-8626096. (11-29)

File No. 2014201965

Seizure 04/17/14

Value $1,000

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08/20/14

$1,820

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)

ADULT CARE CAREGIVER TO FEMALE and/or light house cleaning. Available Monday-Friday. References. Betty, 713699-1077.

Item Two (2) Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) trophies. Five (5) Stingray (Dasyatis species) leather decorative items with cattle, sheep, goats, antelopes (Bovidae) bone inlay.

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HOUSE CLEANING: Honest, very dependable. Excellent references. 713213-2039.

A TRASH HAULER: 832388-7084. Garage cleaning, house cleaning. Demo: sheds, small garages. Residential, small businesses. On time! Calvin Edwards. (TF)

HANDYMAN SAVES YOU MONEY: Plumbing, electrical, carpentry. 281-6600350.

LAMINATING AND REFURBISHING antique furniture and kitchen cabinets. 832785-4247. (11-15)

PETS & LIVESTOCK ANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED to volunteer at no kill animal shelter in the Heights. Download volunteer application at www.nokill1.org or visit us in person at 107 E. 22nd Street, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (TF)

FIND YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE: Adopt or foster a shelter animal. www.nokill1. org. (TF)

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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. (TF)

STATEWIDE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER: This publication does not warrant nor guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services offered. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made and to use good judgment and reasonable care when dealing with persons unknown to you. MAKE A CONNECTION: Real people, flirty chat. Meet singles right now. Call LiveLinks. Try it free. Call now. 1-800-3199484, 18+. CA$H FOR CARS/TRUCKS: Get a top dollar instant offer. Running or not. Damaged? Wrecked? OK. We pay up to $20,000. Call toll free. 1-888416-2207. AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE: Get FAA approved technical training. Housing and financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston 1877-846-4155 or Dallas 1-888896-8006.

GENERAL CARPENTRY AND PAINTING: Small jobs welcome. Excellent references. 832-523-0360, 281743-8467.

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HELP YOU WITH YOUR HOME REPAIRS • Painting • Ceiling fans & Lights • Drywall • Carpentry • General Repairs • Door Locks

References • Heights Home Owner

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BURGLAR BARS: Custom made. Residential and commercial. Free estimates. 281448-2759. www.burglarbarsandmore.com. (TF)

SEMI-RETIRED HANDYMAN: Carpentry, paint, roof repairs, power washing. Don Ruthstrom, 713-7540923. (TF)

WOOD FLOORS

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Installation Repair Sanding Finishing

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Art a la Carte:

meet Heights resident and self taught artist Claudia Powell are inﬂuenced by people in certain moments in our life, then we change, as the seasons change, we grow, we develop, we then adopt our own concepts and style and we then manifest this in what we do.” That is so true. Watching her over the years I have seen her create on mirrors, recycling material, jewelry and it all retains her unique style. Yet, she has the ability to paint or create in almost any style. At the 10 Years of Awesome show that I hosted in March for First Saturday Arts Market, Claudia and husband arrived with an amazing portrait of me taken from the very headshot used in this column. I would of course, prefer one of her new paintings to adorn my walls that will be at her show Saturday night. Keep an eye on this one. Saturday, Nov. 15, Claudia Powell’s Artworks 6 to 9 p.m. ASHA Handcrafted Jewelry Boutique, 2431 Rice Blvd. 77005, claudiapowellart.com

Mitch Cohen

Arts Columnist

Vision, passion, obsession, persistence and drive are words that come to mind upon first meeting artist Claudia Powell. Powell, a Heights resident and self taught artist is having a solo show Saturday evening in the Rice Village at ASHA Handcrafted Jewelry Boutique. I still remember the first time I met Claudia, a mutual friend called and told me that her babysitter was an amazing undiscovered talent. She wanted me to meet her and see if I could give her direction. Well, my friend was obviously a collector of Claudia’s work too as I got private tour of some amazing works. Much at the time was clearly influenced by famous Mexican artists like muralist Diego Rivera.

A few other events this week: Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. Houston Art Showcase Houston Is Art at D. M. Allison Gallery, 2709 Colquitt St., 77098. Houston Art Showcase is a new art nonproﬁt that offers prizes, awards and recognition for those artists who are selected from each competition as well as offering the opportunity for a fair jury selection for all participant artists. This inaugural show also launches an Indigo campaign. Expect great art, and a crowd meant to be seen! Artists featured were selected out of more than 200+ submissions. Houstonartistshowcase.com

Claudia Powell pictured with Mitch Cohen. Powell’s November Dream, available at her show Saturday evening.

Originally from Torreon, Coahuila Mexico, Claudia has been in Houston since 1996. Self taught in many mediums, Claudia first worked as an illustrator and designer in advertising and publishing. Her figure and caricature work alone is so intricate, humorous and detailed it could sustain her for many years as a working artist. She says of her early paintings, “I was still in my 20’s when I decided I wanted to become an artist. I had a burning desire to paint. I hungered to be taken seriously in the art world.” By 2004 her sketches had developed into her first series of work titled “The Connection Series.” Using circles, lines and symbols, many of the paintings depict men and women playing instruments. This was the series that I saw at our friends house. I wrote of Claudia’s work for her website, “Claudia’s work to me is reminiscent of the Mexican muralists of the late 19th and early 20th century, yet her work stands on its own today. Claudia truly stands out with her diversity in style and mediums. She has the ability to go from a modern contemporary style to traditional portraiture. A true talent!” Claudia is no slouch, and says, ”I just can’t stay still, I need to be doing something all the time, designing something...just having fun...I love designing. I think creativity in us goes in seasons, we

Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. “Steampunk” Group Exhibition, East End Studio Gallery 708 Telephone Rd., Ste. C, 77023. Consistently, one of the best art exhibitions occurs here at EESG. Steampunk is a literary subgenre of science ﬁction and fantasy that usually features steam-powered machinery. Costumes encouraged, bring a camera! Repeats next Friday the 21st. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oak Forest Holiday Artisan Market, Family Bingo Center parking lot, 641 W Crosstimbers St., 77018. Discovery Green Flea returns to daytime hours for holiday shopping, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 77010 Houston Makerspace Maker Market and Open House, 12 to 5 p.m. Houston Makerspace, 100 Hutcheson St., 77003. This is a new event. Upcoming dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 17. Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet. com.

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Stevens Elementary raising funds for planned SPARK Park By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com There was a lot of excitement in Oak Forest last spring when Stevens Elementary was chosen to receive a SPARK Park – which is a community park on public school grounds – but now the school needs the funds to complete it. As former Stevens Principal Lucy Anderson noted at the time, Stevens did not qualify for federal funding because 51% of households within a one-mile radius of the school could not be classiﬁed as low income per the latest census data. Stevens was just out of range at 49.7%. Anderson had already earmarked some school funds for the project and in the past six months Stevens supporters have worked to raise more money. The school has also received private donations. The total amount raised so far is about $50,000 − $50,000 to $70,000 short of what the school hopes to raise. Stevens staff and community are still optimistic, especially now that they have a rendering of the completed

The Master Plan for Stevens Elementary’s SPARK Park shows a variety of additions and changes.

librarian Leslie Novak have been involved from the beginning. “We discussed with parents and faculty what the greatest needs for Stevens were if we were going to do a SPARK Park,” said Harvey. “We wanted a welcoming place for our students and our community.” For Barrientez, the most ex-

the existing blacktop area needs to be removed as the space is reconﬁgured. The present playscape also needs to be moved away from the street. There are drainage issues too but a proposed rain garden could help soak up water during downpours. Novak said they’d like to have multiple en-

Photo by Betsy Denson

Currently, this is Stevens Elementary’s playground view from Rosslyn.

park from architect and Oak Forest resident Matt Baumgarten with the SWA Group, who also designed the Spark Park at Travis Elementary and Wilson Montessori. The ﬁrst concept is a result of feedback from invested parties. New Stevens Principal Jennifer Barrientez played a role as did the physical education and art teachers. PTO head Jon Harvey and school

citing part of the design functionality wise is the resurfacing of the blacktop into relay lanes and a track. “This is really going to support the health and ﬁtness of students since we don’t have a gym,” she said. As school librarian Leslie Novak notes, there are some challenges with the existing space. Part of the asphalt in

trances to the park to enhance its usefulness. Other features that have been discussed are a wooden deck underneath one of the trees that can serve as an outdoor classroom, installing bike racks in functional places, putting in additional shade, and having science tables at the end of the ﬁfth grade hallway which would be useful during

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Bill Joplin (center-right) came forward as the anonymous $6 million alumni donor Nov. 7.

St. Thomas High School alumni pledges $6 million to school For The Leader A St. Thomas High School graduate from 1954 stepped forward Nov.7 as the one responsible for a $6 million pledge to his alma mater as part of the school’s expansion initiative and campaign 4500Forever. Bill Joplin came forward as the donor during the district title game between the Eagles and the St. Pius X High School Panthers Friday evening, according to the St. Thomas High School website. Joplin’s reveal also came during the school’s Alumni Weekend celebration, and President Fr. Kevin Storey introduced Joplin to the crowd. “Not that long ago I never would have dreamed being here tonight, certainly never expected to be involved quite like this,” Joplin states on St

Thomas’ website. “But this campaign is so big for St. Thomas. We needed something to help get us over the hump.” Joplin stepped forward in mid-September to match dollar for dollar, each donation and pledge, up to $6 million and will continue that commitment through December 5 to assure maximum beneﬁt to 4500Forever, according to the release. Since the “No Substitute For Victory Challenge” started, Joplin has generated $6.6 million, raising the 4500Forever total to $38 million. “Bill was an answer to our prayers, no doubt about it,” President Fr. Kevin Storey stated. “He guaranteed the success of the campaign and transformed it. Having that size boulder go into the pond mid-way through our

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and land space to enable the Basilian Fathers to continue their educational mission into the next century while maintaining the STH urban identity at the 4500 Memorial Dr.,” according to the school’s website. According to the release, Joplin opted to remain unknown, preferring that the attention be given instead to the 4500Forever initiative. “We already had a great team,” Storey stated on STH’s website. “Bill Joplin was adding that clutch hitter, that difference-maker in the middle of our lineup, someone who creates conﬁdence and energizes his teammates to dig deeper, demand more from themselves, perhaps even reach a level they didn’t realize was possible.”

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Football: Area schools head into post-season Excitement is mounting at Leader-area high schools as it’s playoff time once again for many local football teams. The St. Thomas High School Eagles and St. Pius X High School Panthers faced off against one another Nov. 7, with STH claiming victory of its rivalries and gaining its third consecutive district title. The Eagles won by a score of 38-14 and also marked the school’s 19th straight home win, according to the STH website. On STH’s website, Head Coach Tim Fitzpatrick called the third straight champion-

ship win “sweet.” “I told the guys enjoy it, but it’s not the be-all end-all,” Fitzpatrick stated. That was one of our goals at the start but just one, just a stepping stone to bigger and better things deeper in the playoffs.” With the win, the Eagles improved to a 9-1 record for the season with the Panthers at an 8-2 record. St. Pius X will play against Bishop Lynch High School (7-4) at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at home and the Eagles will host the winner of the Argyle Liberty Christian Concordia Lutheran in the regional round of the TAPPS 5A state playoffs

either Nov. 21 or Nov. 22. The Waltrip High School Rams ﬁnished the season with a 6-4 overall record following a decisive 45-20 win over Lee High School Nov. 8. The Rams will be playing against the Stratford High School Spartans (7-3) at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. The Spartans also had two previous decisive victories over Magnolia West and most recently Waller High School with scores of 45-31 and 41-3, respectively. The Scarborough High School Spartans (0-11) will be playing against the West Orange-Stark High School Mus-

Lung cancer screening at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital A new Lung Cancer Screening Program at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital helps individuals who are at high risk for lung cancer receive a diagnosis and treatment plan at an early stage when the disease is more treatable and curable. “After two decades of research and advocacy, the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued its ﬁnal recommendation approving screening for those at risk for lung cancer,” said Arthur Hamberger, M.D., radiation oncologist afﬁliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest. “This recommendation sets the stage for both public and private insurance coverage of lung cancer screening and is expected to save tens of thousands of lives.” Lung cancer typically does not cause symptoms in its early stages. The cancer is often advanced when symptoms do occur. Symptoms such as persistent cough, coughing up blood, wheezing or shortness of breath, recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis, chest pain, hoarseness, weight loss and loss of appetite, bloody or rust-colored spit or phlegm, and fever without a known cause may also be signs of many other lung problems.

Up to 90 percent of all lung cancers are thought to result from smoking. In addition to cigarette smoking, daily cigar smoking greatly increases risk. Nonsmokers who are frequently exposed to secondhand smoke also face an increased risk. Other risk factors include exposure to asbestos, radon, or ionizing radiation; lung scarring from chronic infections; and family history of lung cancer. “The most signiﬁcant risk factor for lung cancer is smoking. Even if you have smoked for decades, stopping now can reduce your risk of developing lung cancer,” added Dr. Hamberger. “As with other types of cancer, early detection increases a patient’s chance of survival.” The Lung Cancer Screening Program at Memorial Hermann Northwest strives to detect lung nodules and potential lung cancer early, allowing for a greater chance of being treated and cured. Individuals who are interested in determining if they are at high risk to develop lung cancer should talk with their primary care physician, call Memorial Hermann Northwest at 713867-3336 or visit memorialhermann.org.

tangs (8-2) at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. The Spartans were most recently defeated by KIPP Sunnyside by a score of 32-6 Nov. 7, while the Mustangs entering the Nov. 13 game came off a four-game winning streak. The Reagan High School Bulldogs (6-4) play against the Katy Taylor High School Mustangs (7-3) at 1 p.m. Nov. 15. The Bulldogs last defeated Chavez High School by a score of 55-39 on Nov. 8, and the Mustangs also celebrated a victory of their own over Tompkins High School Nov. 8, winning by a score of 24-7.

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ean Marie Swink, a resident of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 23 2014 after fighting a two and a half year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. Jean was visited and comforted by her husband Ken Swink, stepson Brian Swink and many friends at the Vitas Hospice facility in Houston Texas. Jean was 66 years old. She was born Jean Marie Bodanski in St. Paul Minnesota on September 25th 1948, the only child of Edward Frank Bodanski and Lillian Marie Mills. Jean had the sacrament of Holy Baptism on October 17, 1948 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in St. Paul and on April 15 1962 spoke her confirmation vows and was confirmed in the faith, also at Emanuel Lutheran. Jean moved to Houston in the mid-1980s, followed later by her parents. On April 15 1986, Jean was married to Andrew Verbeck, who preceded her in death, in Abiding Word Ev. Lutheran Church in Houston, Jean graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Phoenix with a Master Degree in Business Management. She worked for five years at Caterpillar Global Petroleum in Houston as an office manager and later as an analyst. On Thanksgiving Day (November 28) 2013, she was united in holy matrimony to Ken Swink in Houston, Texas. Gifted in many areas, she was an outstanding accordionist, woodworker, and created beautiful stained glass windows. Jean developed a deep love for Colorado which she and Ken visited many times Jean was preceded in death by her parents and by her first husband Andrew. In her passing Jean leaves to mourn her husband Ken, an Aunt Harriet Mills in St. Paul, Minnesota, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Donations and or condolences may be sent to the “Beagle Freedom Fund”, the “Abiding Word Church Music Fund” or to the family at 8126 Split Pine drive Houston, Texas 77040. She will be sorely missed.

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