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2017 headlined by Harvey, shifting landscapes Compiled by Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com While the year 2017 was not all about water and construction, it probably seemed that way at times upon scanning The Leader’s headlines. A good portion of our year seems to have been spent recovering from water events and seeing our area change right before our eyes. Our top stories of the past year, as selected by our staff, focus on the water events, more growth/ change and the pockets of development which accompany it. And major headlines did not discriminate, impacting all of our local neighborhoods. The stories below were not ranked in any particular order, but we attempted to place the most relevant near the top.

Water events Really, no words could do these stories justice. The year 2017 couldn’t even let us have a few weeks before dumping enough rain (and causing enough flooding) for HISD to briefly cancel school in early January. And though Mayor Sylvester Turner attempted to combat the problem with the creation of the Storm Water Action Team (SWAT), nothing could have prepared our area for what hap-

pened in August. Hurricane Harvey made its devastating landfall in late August, dumping an unprecedented amount of rainfall and causing massive flooding in our local areas, which spawned a still-ongoing recovery effort. As documented around the region, however, the aftermath has also brought out the best in humanity in the form of people simply helping their neighbors, whatever the need.

Dry laws fully repealed After a partial repeal in 2016, 2017 brought essentially a full repeal of the long-standing Heights Dry Laws as voters elected to overturn the portion of governance which required restaurants and bars in the area to open a private club to pour drinks for patrons. Nearly 61 percent of ballots were cast in favor of the measure, which has stirred many a heated debate. Heights Restaurant Coalition head Scot Luther said the full impact should be felt at some point in January 2018 once businesses can buy new alcohol licenses. HAHC approves revamped Design Guidelines Since 2015, the city of Houston has conducted nearly 30 public meetings – some more contentious than others – to gather public feedback on guidelines that would gov-

ern new building and renovations in the Houston Heights Historic Districts, attempting to create more clarity and eliminate the subjectivity residents have encountered for years. On Dec. 14, the HAHC approved a revised version of the guidelines for city council consideration, though some residents remain skeptical. The document will be taken before the Quality of Life Committee in January, but Project Manager Steph McDougal says there is currently no timeline as to when the guidelines will be formally placed before council.

290, Alba, Rosslyn cause traffic headaches Along with booming growth comes more vehicles, and several construction projects temporarily diverting all that congestion has caused headaches for those in Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. Work along Alba Road, part of the $19.55-million Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park Project and the city of Houston’s Capital Improvement Plan has caused bottlenecks and nightmares all year, affecting everyone from homeowners to business owners. Local favorite Liberty Kitchen even attributed its closing in part to its effects. Currently the project stands at about 18 percent complete, and accordSee 2017 P. 2A

One of our local elementary schools got an early Christmas present last week. Monday, Dec. 18, HISD announced that Andrew Casler has been named the new principal of Oak Forest Elementary School beginning at the start of the new semester. Casler joins OFE after serving at Pilgrim Academy for more than a decade. During his time at Pilgrim Academy, he served in capacities such as technology teacher, physical education teacher, dean of students, and most recently the eleAndrew Casler mentary assistant principal. Upon taking the helm, Casler replaces Dr. April Williams, who abruptly left OFE to take another position within HISD back in mid-November. While an administrator leaving mid-year is unusual, administrators do not sign a contract for employment with a school – only with the district – meaning that they can leave that school at any time. Williams left OFE to take over as the principal at Young Women’s College Prep, an all-girls HISD school, after the school’s former principal was promoted to a central office position within HISD. During Casler’s time at Pilgrim, the school distinguished itself as a Gold Ribbon school for three consecutive years, and earned all distinctions in this year’s TEA accountability ratings. “I also learned the value of developing deep and long-lasting relationships between members in a learning community. This understanding has afforded me a meaningful appreciation for the wonderful learning environment that has been carefully cultivated for Oak Forest students,” he wrote in a note to the Oak Forest community on HISD’s website. “In the short time I have had to become acquainted with our faculty, I have seen the dedication of the community to keeping the focus on our children’s successful development. I look forward to getting to know all of you and learning how I can help further nurture the growth of our community.” Casler is well-acquainted with the Houston area, having earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. Later, he earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership at UH as a member of the school’s HISD Turnaround Leadership Cohort.

Dornak resigns as executive director of MANNA By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Patricia Dornak recently resigned as the executive director of MANNA, which serves individuals and families in need in northwest Houston. She says she will retire, but plans to volunteer in the community. “I submitted my resignation in November, with an effective date of today, December 14th, to not only ensure the Thanksgiving Turkey event would not be compromised but also to help with a smooth transition to MANNA’s next chapter,”

Dornak wrote in an e-mail to colleagues. Dornak has been executive director of the organization for five years and by all accounts has really raised the profile of the organization. “The feedback I’ve gotten has made me feel like I accomplished a lot,” she said. Dornak says that the mission of MANNA remains deeply meaningful to her. “I believe MANNA has made a significant impact in this community,” said Dornak in her e-mail. It has been a rough few

months for MANNA. A September fire gutted the building at 1602 W 43rd Street that housed their resale shop and the organization seeks a new location. MANNA also leases space from Temple Oaks Baptist Church at West 34th St. and Oak Forest Drive for their food pantry but they will eventually have to move when the church sells those buildings. “I am confident MANNA will continue to adapt itself to the changing needs of our community, and I see its continued growth in the years ahead,” she said.

Contributed photo Dornak, at left, stands with resale shop volunteeers. She says she is retiring but will continue to volunteer in the community.

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ing to city plans appear to be somewhere between Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the project. In total, the project has six phases to complete, with substantial completion currently slated for early in July 2018. The 610/290 Interchange, which has been a major focus of TxDOT’s Highway 290 reconstruction, with multiple projects along the corridor, made substantial progress in 2017. As noted in our Dec. 23 edition, all three projects (J1, J-2 and K) most affecting our area’s traffic stand enter 2018 least 83 percent complete.

will serve as the anchor in the new Yale Marketplace by Fidelis Realty. Grocery giant H-E-B was a major spearhead behind repealing the dry laws as Houston Division President Scott McClelland sought the site of the old Fiesta off North Shepherd to move in. And though it was initially scheduled for completion in early 2018, delays related to permitting and mother nature prevented the groundbreaking until Oct. 24, and it’s scheduled for an August 2018 opening. German supermarket chain ALDI was announced as a new tenant in the Gar-

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Traffic issues on Rosslyn Road also continue to crop up, especially in front of Stevens Elementary, and has even drawn the attention of Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Cohen.

34th Street development booms From Bryan Danna’s Revive development on one corner, Crescere Capital’s 33 1/3 @ Thirtyfourth on the other and everything in between, it was one hectic year for 34th Street. Revive is already developing 2.5 acres on the southwest corner of 34th and Ella, having signed tenants such as BB’s Café, Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine, Pop & Pan and Sing and the Surfhouse. Danna also bought three acres along W. 34th Street near the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA for a development, called “The Stomping Grounds.” It broke ground in November and is expected to be complete by Labor Day 2018. Meanwhile, Chris Hotze’s 33 1/3 @ Thirtyfourth has slowly but steadily begun to spring up, with colorful murals bordering the development in attempts to liven up the area. Grocers inundate the market With dirt being moved at the intersection of Yale and 610 in October to make way for Amazon-owned Whole Foods and H-E-B – at long last – breaking ground on North Shepherd that same month, a revolution appears to be underway for a spot that has been a sort of grocery wasteland. Whole Foods announced plans to move into the Leader area with a new concept more than two years ago, but little had been divulged regarding specs of the new store until earlier this year. The store

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Photo b y Landan Kuhlmann Heights Design Guidelines Project Manager Steph McDougal speaks at a 2017 public meeting. The Houston Archeological and Historical Commission recently approved the guidelines for city council consideration, though a timeline is currently unknown.

lection of restaurants in the neighborhood near downtown. Alliance will continue with the unencumbered site at the northwest corner of Nicholson and 20th Street. Redevelopment of the historic site will be Braun’s 25th project in the Heights area, following popular attractions such as Bernie’s Burger Bus and Harold’s.

den Oaks shopping center in May, replacing the Yoga Collective at the north end of the premises. They will build their own structure which will sit on Yoga Collective’s vacated space and on the vacant space next to that.

Northwest Mall closes majority of stores The Leader first reported in 2014 that the nearly 800,000square-foot Northwest mall, which sits on over 50 acres of land near the U.S. Highway 290 and Loop 610 interchange, was up for sale, but that its owners were keeping quiet on the details. Rumors flew wild in the following years, and earlier this year, those rumors came to fruition when the mall closed down the majority of its stores March 31.

19th Street corridor undergoing facelift As with much of our area, the “Main Street” of the Heights has not escaped the effects of rampant develop-

Recapture dominates HISD headlines This is another issue that has hovered over our heads for years. Initially, 60 percent voters elected against

Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Congestion on Rosslyn Road has constantly drawn ire from motorists; so much so that Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Cohen took notice of the spot in 2017.

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ment and changing of the times. In that vein, the Chase Bank on 19th Street – which formerly housed the area’s Chamber of Commerce – relocated in March from the two-story 3,800-square foot building that has towered over 19th Street for more than four decades to an adjacent lot, citing the need to undergo a modern facelift. Further, a familiar name has taken over re-development of the Heights Waterworks site as construction got underway in 2017. Braun Enterprises purchased the waterworks property which sits on 2.1 acres at the northeast corner of 19th and Nicholson from Alliance Residential in September, and will turn it into a col-

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the school district sending the state a $162 million check as part of recapture, the process by which property-rich school districts in Texas must pay to the state in order to prop up districts with lower property values and tax rolls. However, 86 percent of voters approved sending a check in May after payments were reduced to $77.5 million. Then in June, the reduced payment hit a potential snag when a judge ordered an injunction to the TEA ruling which allowed HISD to reduce the obligations.

Heights food/drink scene changes Two popular food scenes in the Heights, Bernadine’s and Hunky Dory, were the latest dominoes to fall in ongoing financial woes with parent group Treadsack May 24. According to media reports, Treadsack filed Chapter 11 for Mothership Ventures LLC – Bernadine’s and Hunky Dory’s operators – earlier in 2017, though Treadsack initially said immediately following Chapter 11 filing that the stores would remain open. Hunky Dory and Bernadine’s were part of three restaurants opened by Treadsack in late 2015 and early 2016. Earlier in 2017, Braun continued to expand its presence in our readership area when they bought Jimmy’s

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Readers share their resolutions Be nice to my puppy and don’t play too rough with her. - Tennyson Park

To remember last year’s resolution and keep it! I’m ten years behind on that one. -Mitch Cohen

To spend more quality time with my son Titus, my wife Maria and our son on the way! Let’s go 2018!

To move forward after the flood into our new home where I will paint more, be grateful, positive and happy… Gratefulness keeps me going!

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Honor roll Celebrating the beginnings and growth of Leader area businesses.

71 Years

Adolf Hoepfl & Sons Garage

71 Years

Bell’s My Own Dry Cleaners

66 Years

4610 North shepherd • Houston, TX 77018 713-489-8476 EsTabLisHEd 1946

1362 W. 43rd & 2908 Fulton • Houston, TX 77018 713-680-8404 EsTabLisHEd 1946

4216 Ella blvd • Houston, TX 77018 713-686-5993 EsTabLisHEd 1950

60 Years

52 Years

Merle Norman

DelMar Bowling Center

Advanced Healing Solutions

Buffaloe Floor Covering, Inc.

3020 Mangum • Houston, TX 77092 713-682-2506 • www.delmarbowlingLanes.com EsTabLisHEd 1957

5740 W. Little York • Houston, TX 77091 281-447-7648 EsTabLisHEd 1960

3831 Pinemont • Houston, TX 77018 713-686-3589 EsTabLisHEd 1965

48 Years

40 Years

38 Years

Darlene’s Flowers & Gifts 10570 NW Freeway • Houston, TX 77092 713-680-2350 ESTabliSHEd 1969

Lampros “Greek” Vrinios Heights Village Realty

Payless Insulation

713-862-4343 www.HeightsVillage.com EsTabLisHEd 1977

1818 W. 15th street • Houston, TX 77008 713-868-1021 • www.paylessinsulation.com EsTabLisHEd 1979

33 Years

31 Years

Prosperity Bank

JVP Jewelry

29 Years

Mashue’s Landscape & Design

2310 Yale street • Houston, TX 77008 713-861-1125 EsTabLisHEd 1983

2150 W. 18th Ste 206 • Houston, TX 77008 713-862-5419 ESTabliSHEd 1986

6121 Pinemont • Houston, TX 77092 713-680-0658 EsTabLisHEd 1988

28 Years

25 Years

24 Years

Debbie Kotzur

Wendy Prater Attorney

Auntie Changs Dumpling House

2626 Richmond ave • Houston, TX 77098 713-822-4951

1919 N. Loop West • Houston, TX 77008 713-802-9171 • praterlaw@sbcglobal.net EsTabLisHEd 1992

2621 South Shepherd • Houston, TX 77098 713-524-8410 ESTabliSHEd 1993

22 Years

22 Years Phyllis A. Oeser,

18 Years

Attorney at Law

The Foam Store

3030 Ella blvd • Houston, TX 77018 713-862-5544 EsTabLisHEd 1995

4001 N. shepherd #121 - Houston, TX 77018 713-692-0300 EsTabLisHEd 1995

2217 W. 34th st - Houston, TX 77018 713-686-6622 EsTabLisHEd 1999

18 Years

10 Years

Clark/Kotzur Team Re/MAx Metro

NLine Automotive

The May Group LLC

730 North Post Oak dr. • Houston, TX 77024 713-807-8264 EsTabLisHEd 1999

Mike Clark

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2626 Richmond ave • Houston, TX 77098 713-906-4148

14173 NW Freeway • Houston, TX 77040 713-460-COLd(2653) EsTabLisHEd 2007

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8 Years Deuce electrical

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Forever Young by Sandee Trevino

2305 Yale st. • Houston, TX 77008 713-862-6630 EsTabLisHEd 2007

3612 Mangum Rd ste 205 • Houston, TX 77092 832-623-6655 EsTabLisHEd 2009

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Kids and restaurants, do they go together? By Betsy Denson For The Leader

â€™ve thought a lot about kids in restaurants, most of all my own. We have to eat, right? And until that blissful time that we can leave them alone at home, or unless we spring for a babysitter, the kids are coming with us. I want us all to enjoy our meal, and by all of us, I mean the other diners too. Itâ€™s the death stare of another patron that Iâ€™m looking to avoid at all costs. To do that, I have some loose â€˜rulesâ€™ that I hope will achieve that. I also think a restaurant with a patio allows my kids a little freer range. My husband disagrees. So did another diner last year at a local joint with a patio. Death stare not averted. The kidsâ€™ perimeter of movement went down to zero. Recently, I thought about this again when a post on a neighborhood Facebook page gave not only a restaurant review, but also a review of the behavior of the children in the establishment. I wasnâ€™t there, but Iâ€™m guessing the death stare was in full effect. What was also of note â€“ and I guess expected â€“ was that parents chimed in with their take on the matter. Iâ€™m making it sound a lot less contentious than it was, which is probably why the post was later

removed. So I wondered â€“ I know what I think my responsibility is as a parent in this situation, but what do other people think? And are there certain restaurants â€“ and certain times of day â€“ that those with a lower tolerance for kids should avoid altogether? Betsy Denson I put out an informal survey and more than 60 people replied. When I asked if there were any guidelines for where people would or would not take their kids, I got the gamut. â€œIt must be loud,â€? responded someone with younger children. I get that. Because if everyone is loud, your loud mouth wonâ€™t stand out. â€œWe go almost everywhere now, aside from bars and quiet, intimate restaurants,â€? said one, whose kids are surely well beyond finger foods. â€œI donâ€™t have one,â€? wrote another. â€œI expect my kids to behave by our rules regardless of our setting.â€? Blue ribbon parenting right there. One well-prepared respondent

said she brings a backpack full of activities so â€œmy kids know that they are almost always going to have to do something to keep busy and in their seats.â€? The general consensus was that any casual dining place was appropriate for them to bring their children, especially one with a designated kidsâ€™ menu â€“ and that running around inside was not to be tolerated. If itâ€™s the weekend, the dinner hour for those with younger kids is not past 7:30 p.m. Nine oâ€™clock was the maximum for most. Some places even have a curfew to that effect. â€œWe will take our kids anywhere that doesnâ€™t have a sommelier,â€? said one. Although an argument could be made that itâ€™s those parents who really need the sommelier. I liked the answer of the parent who said that if their kids were never exposed to nicer places then they wonâ€™t learn how to act or enjoy those places â€“ â€œBut we go prepared to take them to the car and go at a less busy time.â€? Parents perceived that certain restuarants were off limits due to a variety of factors. A boozy bar or a restaurant that always has pristine white tablecloths to match their steep prices are no-nos. That also goes for restaurants with no high chairs or boosters and no kidsâ€™ menus. As parents we get that there

are those places who are going for a different ambience. No kids. Except the absolute angels. The gray area on running around comes into play for people, depending on the restaurant. â€œTotally depends on the place, said one. â€œWhen my older son was a toddler, we would let him go under the table with his trains and cars. People thought it was strange, but he was quiet and contained.â€? â€œPlaces that have outside open areas are the exceptions,â€? wrote another. â€œWe love places like that.â€? â€œStay at the table if at a seated, fine dining restaurant,â€? said someone else. â€œIf relaxed dining with activities nearby, stay near the table.â€? Others say they wonâ€™t let their children up unless thereâ€™s a specially designated area for kids. â€œStay where I can see you,â€? is a common refrain. Also, diners with kids look to those around them for the already set â€˜normâ€™ â€“ â€œIf other kids are up or playing on the patio, we generally allow it too. We also pay attention to who is there. If there are no other kids, or very few, weâ€™ll be more strict.â€? As a parent with somewhat older children, I have less tolerance now for the kid who ping pongs off my table than I used to when I had kids who were ping pong balls themselves. So I get the frustration of

Life in the future, tense THE CALENDAR â€“ Oh what a year, what with competent candidates getting elected, famous people doing famous things and peace reigns. I am speaking, of course, of 1950. As for 2018, we may be in for some shocks, but at least weâ€™ll be prepared because I shall predict the future. So stand by while I say the sooth. January â€“ Three college football teams do not play in bowl games. Pointing proudly to the defeat of alleged child molester Roy Moore, Alabama enters the 18th Century. President Donald Trump tweets that he is not crazy, and demands Democrats quit hiding under his bed. Boy Scouts reverse decision to allow Girl Scouts to join after they humiliate the boys in merit badges for arm wrestling, bronco riding and heart transplanting. February â€“ Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick changes his name to Patty Dan, explaining, â€œIâ€™ve got to go to the bathroom somewhere.â€? Sean Hannity is officially adopted by President Trump. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits Iceland to negotiate a friendship treaty. Trump Films denies its latest release, â€œA Valentine for Vladimirâ€? is based on fact. March â€“ Bill Clinton takes over the Playboy Mansion which is vacated after male members of Congress move out. Russia denies it sponsors a new website, Krem de la Kremlin. The Texas State Board of Education votes unanimously to ban boys and girls from using the same bike racks. In an NBA game, the Rocketsâ€™ James Harden scores 100 points, but laments: â€œI just wish Coach would have let me play the second half.â€? Oscar Awards are cancelled after a sexual harassment suit is filed against Oscar by Tony and Emmy. April â€“ On Tax Day, President Trump is going to release his personal income taxes forms, but, he explains, the dog ate them. General Motors unveils its first all-electric car, the Shock. Unfortunately, it requires an extremely long extension cord. At a hearing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Houston would not have flooded â€œif only we could have found the drain stopper.â€? May â€“ NAACP demands Dixie cups be banned as a â€œclearly racist symbol.â€? Needing a longer weekend, the Koch brothers buy Friday. A professor at Stanford University wins the Nobel Prize for discovering how to fold a fitted sheet. A federal court rules that Texasâ€™ gerrymandering of Congressional districts by the majority Republican legislators is â€œoutrageous and mind boggling.â€? The Congressman from Harlingen-Amarillo disagrees. June â€“ Merchants put out their Christmas decorations. Hurricane season officially opens on June 1 with the Red

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Cross throwing out the first doughnut. Rush Limbaugh wins first place in the annual Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Contest. He adds: â€œIâ€™d done even better if I had a balloon.â€? War breaks out between the U.S. and Iceland. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke promises Indian tribes, â€œCoal sludge will not spill into your creeks and rivers as long as the sun shines and the buffalo roam. You can trust Washington.â€? The Presidentâ€™s dog dies of acute indigestion. A veterinarian observes: â€œIt looks like the dog was force fed a bunch of papers.â€? July â€“ FEMA tells Texas, â€œHelp for Harvey is on the way.â€? Gov. Greg Abbott calls out the Texas State Guard to prevent an amphibious invasion by Old Navy. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders claims the DNC is â€œa front for babysmuggling zombies.â€? When asked where she got that information, Sanders replies, â€œI got it straight from a reliable source, Krem de la Kremlin.â€? Harvey Weinstein denies he has sexually assaulted any women, that he tried to cover up his crimes and that he is Harvey Weinstein. August â€“ Hillary Clinton denies she is running for President again, in a press release from her campaign manager issued at a fund raiser. The Summer Olympics gives drug tests to Russian athletes after a pole vaulter vaults 45 feet â€“ without a pole. Parts of Meyerland are inundated by a heavy dew. With great fanfare, Rachael Maddow on MSNBC announces she has a copy of â€œDonald Trumpâ€™s tax returns.â€? It turns out to be the returns for Donald Trump, Jr. when he was 8. Still, $400.000 isnâ€™t bad. Indian tribes rise up in revolt against coal sludge spilling into their creeks and rivers. September â€“ NRA wants guns allowed in churches, confessional booths and concealed under choir robes. Its new slogan: â€œWhat kind of semi-automatic would Jesus own?â€? Houston Texans begin the season by joining Blue Cross. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opens floodgates on Hoover Dam, wiping out much of California, Nevada and Arizona. A general explains: â€œWe had to flood these states in order to save them.â€? October â€“ The most popular Halloween costume in Washington this year is the Robert Mueller mask. An administration official explains: â€œWhen he shows up at your doorstep, youâ€™ll treat him to anything.â€? President Trump

fires the head of the White House Secret Service detail after finding out Trumpâ€™s code name is â€œSnake Oil.â€? New EPA director Scott Pruitt says, â€œGlobal warming is a hoax perpetrated by overly protective parents who want their children to survive.â€? November -- Texas A&M, going 0-11 in football, reinstates the Aggie bonfire, with Coach Jimbo Fisher on top. Also in football, Trump University qualifies for a bowl bid. After pressure from the FCC, Fox News officially changes its name to Faux News. Hillary Clinton accuses Bill of â€œavoiding sexually harassing me.â€? Secretary of State Rex Tillerson admits he gained most of his foreign diplomatic experience at the International House

of Pancakes. Post-Thanksgiving sales are called off after NAACP objects to the term, â€œblack Friday.â€? December â€“ The Texas State Board of Education debates whether teachers should be paid more than a manicurist. Most of Puerto Rico gets power. After a nationwide petition claiming that the name, Washington Redskins, is â€œinsulting, embarrassing and demeaning,â€? the NFL agrees to change the teamâ€™s name to the Arlington Redskins. The New York Times reports that, despite his assertions, Donald Trump was not born in a manger. President Trump denounces it as â€œfake news.â€? Ashby predicts at ashby2@comcast.net

those even more removed from the toddler stage. But as I said before, we all gotta eat, so maybe thereâ€™s a way for us all to co-exist peacefully. â€œEveryone could stand to be a bit more understanding and respectful,â€? said one wise soul. â€œSome people are way too intolerant of other peopleâ€™s kids, and some parents are way too lenient with their own kids,â€? echoed another. Multiple respondents said that they think that parents donâ€™t always have reasonable expectations of their own children â€“ â€œDonâ€™t expect a toddler to be quiet and still for a two hour dinner.â€? One person takes issue with what she says are the few inconsiderate parents who are giving everybody else a bad name â€“ â€œWe are very conscious of not ruining other peopleâ€™s dining experience with our rowdy kids.â€? â€œItâ€™s a fine line,â€? noted another. â€œThe demographics of the neighborhoods are changing, and kids are part of it.â€? Truer words have never been said. The kids are here to stay. White tablecloth restaurants are too. And unless you feel up to ensuring suitable behavior â€“ or making a fast getaway â€“ never the two shall meet. Unless you are completely comfortable with the death stare.

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Dear Editor: Iâ€™ve been driving lately with my satellite radio off and listening more to local radio. It was with some interest I read the latest opinion piece by Mr. Ashby against talk radio personalities. I am not one to defend conservative talk radio hosts, I leave that job to them. Mr. Ashby took a stand against the highest profile hosts, pointing out the large sums of filthy lucre earned by these hard core partisans. They are indeed successful, my read is they are unapologetic but mostly humble about their status. I am sure liberal spokespersons like Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews are likewise handsomely compensated for their opinions although their realm is television. Lynn Ashby scorns the rise to the top of their profession by working, disdainfully, from the bottom up. Does this mean Mr. Ashby began as a managing editor of an established paper, or did he start as a publisher, then demoting himself to the Op Ed section? A claim that national corporate sponsors eschew the lowly talk radio audience is put forth - my limited experience with AM radio is that it is the domain of mostly local and regional businesses selectively targeting listeners within a limited network reach. And what a shock to those denizens of AM early afternoon radio to discover Mr. Ashbyâ€™s claim that they and their sponsors are tax cheats. It will be a sobering moment of clarity - if it ever comes - that Rush Limbaugh and others have their place in our national discourse due precisely to the shoddy and unprofessional work by previously unchallenged biased media outlets. Lynn Ashbyâ€™s disregard for people exercising freedom of choice and competition in the airwaves is something he himself has a footprint in creating. Curt Frisby Heights resident and very occasional AM radio listener

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The calendar. COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will have a New Year’s Eve dance featuring the band Driftwood, Country Western music, from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. The cost is $35 per person. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

Club welcomes the community to experience the fun and fellowship of Square Dancing at two free fun night events on Jan. 11, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., and Jan. 18, from 7- 8 p.m. No prior dance experience needed, no partner required, older children and teenagers welcome. Classes are held at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, in the fellowship hall, 12211 Memorial Dr. (77024). Park rear of church. Information: 713-957-2762, 281-495-2397.

THE COUNTRY HOUSE Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West, presents the regional premiere of Donald Margulies’ The Country House, a piercing look at a family of performers coming to terms with the roles they play in each other’s lives. The show opens Jan. 5, and runs through Feb. 3, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, at 3 p.m. (January 21 and 28, only). Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $16 adults, $13 students and seniors, and $13 Sunday matinees. Information: theatresuburbia. org, 713-682-3525.

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Lone Star College-Victory Center The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Lone Star CollegeVictory Center, 4141 Victory Dr., will hold an Open House from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 25. The Academy for Lifelong Learning is a membership community that offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older. Choose from technology, health and wellness, financial planning, community service projects, literary discussion groups, genealogy, arts and crafts and more. Information: 281-810-5680, www.lonestar. edu/all.htm.

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Lone Star College-North Harris Lone Star College-North Harris, Community Education Building, located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., will hold a Open House from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 18. Meet the instructors, visit with other members, get a new catalog and parking permits and register for membership and classes. The Academy for Lifelong Learning provides free classes and social opportunities for senior adults 50 and older. Membership is just $20/year for LSC-North Harris and LSC-Victory Center. Information: 281-765-7947, lonestar. edu/all.

GHACC ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON Reserve a table and invite your clients to this valuable luncheon. Hear from one of the Nation’s leading economists about the economic outlook for Houston, our state, our nation and our world. Dr. Gilmer will discuss business, employment, interest rates, energy and real estate. The luncheon will be at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop West, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 25. To purchase tickets or to sponsor, call 713-861-6735 or heightschamber.org.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO MODERN SQUARE DANCING Memorial Drive Lutheran Church Healthy, social fun, square dancing is friendship set to music. Fairbees Square Dance

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES CONFERENCE AND RESOURCE FAIR Family to Family Network Save the date. The Success for Children with Disabilities

13th Annual Conference and Resource Fair, hosted by Family to Family Network and Region 4, will be held Jan. 27, at Houston Community College Northwest - Spring Branch Campus, 1010 Sam Houston Pkwy. The conference is 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and the resource fair is from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration opens Jan. 2. Information: familytofamilynetwork.org.

yogis in a playful yoga setting. This is an all levels class where beginners are welcome. Yoga classes are 45 minutes and include additional 30 minutes of play time with the cats. Classes are at 9 a.m. every Saturday, and 5:45 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $20 for adults and $18 for students. Information: info@ elgatocoffeehouse.com, 832968-3006.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/SILENT AUCTION Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet One of the community’s most popular traditions and annual gatherings returns for the 24th year when the Garden Oaks Montessori Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction serves up thousands of pancakes from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the HISD magnet school, 901 Sue Barnett Dr. To underwrite a portion of the annual breakfast or to donate auction items, please contact Silent Auction Coordinator Mandy Leal at mandy.leal@ gmail.com. Information: 713696-2930.

CATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS El Gato Coffee House Join us for a lazy Caturday Morning watching the best cat cartoons from the ‘90s. Whether you want to stroll down memory lane back to a simple time when Saturday morning cat cartoons defined your weekend or you want to introduce your kiddo to old school cartoons, you’ll be starting your day off right. El Gato Coffee House is located at 508 Pecore St. Cartoons are shown from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday. The cost for an adult pass is $12/hour, student pass is $10/hour (with school ID), and a child pass is $8/hour (5-17 years). Information: info@elgatocoffeehouse.com, 832-968-3006.

BEJEWELED Winter Street Studios The Center for Success and Independence, a non-profit founded by long-time Heights residents, Dr. Marylou Erbland and Robert Woods, is hosting the annual gala, Bejeweled 2018, Feb. 10. The proceeds from the gala will fund scholarships for teens and their families who are unable to afford treatment at the Center. The gala will be 7 p.m. Feb. 10, at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street. Tickets are $100. Sponsorships are available. Information: http://tcsi. org/donate/bejeweled-2018/.

Ongoing YOGA WITH CATS El Gato Coffee House Find serenity meow and get a double dose of relaxation therapy with yoga and cats at El Gato Coffee House, 508 Pecore St. Connect with cats and fellow

Havana Nights Gala at St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 3600 Brinkman, will hold their Havana Nights Gala Jan. 27. Guests will be treated to a seated Cuban dinner, drinks, Cuban cigars and a live and silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by Houston’s

award – winning musical entertainer Mango Punch! Cuban bongos and cocktails get the party started at 6 p.m. This event has sold out for the past two years, so get your table reserved today. Call 713-691-0104 for information. Gabriel Comfort Dog ministry at Messiah Lutheran Messiah Lutheran Church, 816 Roy St., welcomed its newest addition to its ministry and mission efforts in the form of Gabriel Comfort Dog. He was placed at the church through his “Passing of the Leash” during the church’s Sunday morning worship celebration. Gabriel, Houston’s first Comfort Dog, is one of more than one hundred LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs that serve in their local communities as a bridge for Gospel ministry. For information about the Comfort Dog ministry, call 866-455-6466 or visit www. lutheranchurchcharities.org.

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: 713-759-1133, www.hba.org.

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Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information. Visitors welcome at Heights Christian Church Heights Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1706 Heights Blvd., is a friendly, small congregation. If one is looking for a church home, it is recommended to come visit on the second Sunday of each month, which is fellowship Sunday. A meal is served in the fellowship hall, and is a good way to become acquainted. For information, call 713861-0016, or visit www.hcchouston.org.

We both resolve to work harder at math. Note: Their mother Alison suggests that they might also work harder at picking up after themselves. -Hannah and Elise Schmieder

To spend more time with friends. - Brandi Untz

A few years ago, my husband and I made a resolution to make a bucket list and start checking things off while we are young and not wait until we retire or have more money or until our son is older. Every year we redo that bucket list and make sure something will be checked off.

THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO SPJST Lodge 88 Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., is held every Thursday night (unless otherwise noted, or announced). Bingo pads are $5 each. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Early bird special starts at 7 p.m. with regular bingo games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

From the Pews. Lessons and Carols service at St. Stephen’s A special Lessons and Carols service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30. The service will feature Scripture lessons which will retell the Christmas story, with Christmas songs sung between the lessons, accompanied by talented musicians. All are welcome. (Regular services and Sunday School classes will resume on Sunday, Jan. 7.) 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.

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The Obituaries. Carl Echols Sr., 90, born July 21, 1927, died Dec. 4. Gan Fong Lam, 69, born July 16, 1948, died Dec. 20. Gaynelle Pierce, 76, born June 15, 1941 in Dallas, died Dec. 20. She is survived by her son Charles Pierce, daughter Jill Williams, and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston 77008.

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Vigilance can be defined as the ability to sustain attention, especially a careful watchfulness over a long period of time. Vigilance is a vital attribute for many occupations, including police officers, security guards, soldiers, air traffic controllers, and even truck or bus drivers and pilots, who must remain watchful for hazardous situations which can affect driving or flying. Vigilance is important for all of us, at least at times when danger may be lurking around the corner, such as when we are driving or anytime we are in unfamiliar areas. There is a wellestablished decrease in vigilance which follows sustained activity; after several hours of driving we are likely to miss small signs of danger. And the plethora of distracting technology in our environments, from cell phones to GPS devices and high-tech billboards, threatens to make us even less able to sustain our attention over long periods. Perhaps we should practice being vigilant, so that in the time of dire need we will not be caught unaware by the “thief at our door.” But, we should remember that our greatest treasure is not our material wealth, but our hearts and souls, i.e., our lives, which we should guard with great vigilance.

The fool cavorts carelessly, unaware of the dangers surrounding him, while the sage remains watchful, guarding his life and his treasure. Keep your heart with all vigilance; for from it flow the springs of life. R.S.V. Proverbs - 4:23

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How often should you bathe your pets?

Dear Tabby, How often should we bathe our pets? We have one dog and two cats and we don’t know how often anyone needs to be bathed. Questioning Pet’s Hygiene in The Heights Dear Questioning Pet’s Hygiene, Anyone who lives in close quarters with pets know that they can get stinky from time to time (and they’d likely say the same about you!). Cats typically don’t need to be bathed as often as dogs, however, older or obese cats may benefit from bathing to help keep their coat and skin healthy. It’s important to bathe dogs regu-

larly to keep their skin healthy and happy but the frequency of these baths depends largely on the breed of the dog and the condition of their coat. “Dogs without dermatological abnormalities benefit from a bath a couple of times a year or when they get dirty,” says Dr. Alison Diesel, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “However, dogs with skin problems often require more frequent bathing and sometimes benefit from specific kinds or medicated shampoos. If your dog has a skin problem, you should discuss bathing recommendations with your veterinarian.” Though your veterinarian can examine your pet’s skin during a routine check-up, sometimes skin abnormalities can develop between appointments. If you notice any abnormalities while bathing or grooming your pet, you should have your pet examined by a veterinarian. Some noticeable changes might be increased

odor and dander and may result in discomfort or itching in the animal. “In addition, animals with long hair are prone to matting. This can irritate the skin and result in wounds when removed or clipped out,” Diesel said. Furthermore, “pets with long hair are at higher risk for fly strike and acquisition of maggots hidden within the mats and under the hair coat. These creatures can further damage the skin, causing wounds, infections, sepsis and potentially death,” Diesel explained. More severe or persistent skin conditions may benefit from examination by a boarded specialist in veterinary dermatology. Another important part of proper pet hygiene is keeping your pet’s ears clean. Most pet owners regularly bathe their pet to maintain their coat, but clean ears are just as important and should be part of your pet’s normal hygiene routine. When cleaning your pet’s ears, Diesel recommends saturating a cotton ball with a veterinar-

ian approved ear cleanser. “Gently place this in the dog or cat’s ear canal and massage to help deliver the solution along the length of the canal,” Diesel said. “An additional cotton ball can be used to wipe out excess fluid after the animal shakes their head. Q-tips should never be used to clean a dog or cat’s ears as this can lead to potential damage of the ear canal.” If you feel uncomfortable taking on the task of caring for your pet’s hygiene yourself, look into getting them groomed professionally. Groomers can bathe, trim nails and clean the ears (in addition to giving haircuts) and get your pet’s hygiene in order, allowing you to do a simple maintenance cleaning in between groomer appointments. This saves you the time and worry about bathing your pets correctly and ensures that your pet is in tip top shape.

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Neighbors: Hills invite community to Oak Forest paint party By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com

One of the focal points of the future Playground for All Abilities planned for Oak Forest Park at Judiway and Oak Forest will be the Nina Lee and Harold P. Hill art tile installation. Harold Hill worked with Frank Sharp to develop Oak Forest in the post-WWII 1940’s. He and Nina Lee’s three children, Wayne, Nancy and Shirley, are sponsoring the art installation with a $5,000 donation in their parents’ memory. When Oak Forest was being developed, Frank Sharp and his development company had to come up with street names, so Harold Hill named “Nina Lee Lane” for his wife and another street “Chantilly Lane” after her silver pattern. Nina Lee passed away last year and was 95 years old. With a promise of great fun and an opportunity to meet your neighbors in Houston’s third largest neighborhood –

Oak Forest, the Hills invite you to join them at the Oak Forest Paint Party scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church on W. 43rd St. All ages are welcome and Oak Forest residents 65+ are invited to attend at no cost to paint a tile for the Nina Lee and Harold P. Hill Art Tile Installation. Guests of all ages may participate by ordering art tiles to paint ($100 donation) and engraved pavers $200-$1,000 donation). Each item includes participation for two guests and all get tile to paint! To make a tax deductible donation visit: http:// houstonparksboard.org/projects/oak_forest_park/ The event will include lunch, refreshments and Flying Saucer pies. Up to two grandkids ages 5+ may participate with a grandparent. You may register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oak-forest-paintparty-tickets-39860153793.

Ponzica house creates a wonderland of lights.

For more information, contact Elyssa Horvath, Chair of Friends of Oak Forest Park at FriendsofOakForestPark@yahoo.com or call 832-771-8030. Christopher Ponzica of Oak Forest embraces his inner Clark Griswold each December and creates a wonderland of lights, moving parts and characters much to the delight of his wife Amanda and three children Aidan, Mia and

Nicholas. This year the Ponzica home is featured by Houston Public Media in its holiday lights tour video. You can see the house among many others at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEMJ_ GmuE3s&sns=fb. Disney characters, Santa and his reindeer on the roof, and lights … many, many lights! … create a scene not to be missed. Ponzica is a Captain in the Houston Fire

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Semi Annual Tent Sale 10 a.m. â€“ 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 Shop Heights 19th Street â€“ between North Shepherd and Yale

Join the merchants of 19th Street for the semi-annual Tent Sale! Shop sidewalk steal and deals, up and down the 19th Street Shopping District. Run, donâ€™t walk, to take advantage of this SALE. Holler for Southern Goods 1 - 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 Holler Brewing - 2206 Edwards St.

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Enjoy a NYE steak dinner by the Gourmet Familia a.k.a Mickey Morales - your friendly Farmstand farmer and breakfast taco expert. Dinner includes appetizer, dinner with your choice of steak, scallop potatoes, sugar snap peas, bread roll, and cranberry walnut bread pudding with rum sauce. New Yearâ€™s Eve at Rainbow Lodge 5 â€“ 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 Rainbow Lodge - 2011 Ella Blvd.

Start with a glass of bubbles and enjoy four courses by Chef Mark Schmidt and The Rainbow Lodge Team. Dinner is $85 per person excluding drinks tip and tax. Reservations at 713-8618666. New Yearâ€™s Eve at Houstonâ€™s Rockefellers 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 Rockefellers â€“ 3620 Washington Ave.

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eâ€™re coming to a close for 2017 and itâ€™s been a great year. For some of you who follow your weekly Leader, it may be no surprise that I love to get out with my camera, especially when food and drink beckons. Today, Id like to share my top nine photos and features for this year. 1. Dinner date for one at Ginger & Fork restaurant. Even if dining solo, you are never alone at G&F. Featured is the fabulous Panama Daquiri. 2. Brian Lovins won best breakfast in the Oaks Dadsâ€™ Club bbq cookoff entry. Best

braised pork belly taco in the â€˜hood. 3. Field & Tides opened on 11th Street, try the Sloppy Tides. 4. Houston Dairymaid turned beekeeper, Nicole Buergers is your local bee ex-

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pert. 5. Fat Cat Creamery is passionate about shining local goods, get a cone of Amaya Coffee and Cream. 6. Urban Eatsâ€™ coffee program is a hidden gem, pair your coffee with a homemade

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biscuit. 7. Eureka Heights is serving up great beer on 18th Street, their Saint Arnold tribute, Chop Shop, is one I wonâ€™t forget. 8. My Tia Lupe with her homemade Rhubarb and

Peach pies for her HSPVA graduates, my baby cousins. 9. Lei Low celebrated three years on North Main this year, wishing for many many more. Thanks for supporting local journalism and The Leader this year. Happy New Year - Cheers! Email christina@theleadernews.com

Art Valet: Heights Resident Starts New Life As Artist Occasionally, an artist â€œappearsâ€? on the scene, running full speed, if you will, toward success. Joel Anderson seemed to be doing just that when we met at my market just a few short years ago. Recently retired from big oil - a little early - Anderson was determined to make art his new life. He has done just that.

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Joel Anderson â€˜s exhibition, Submergence, will be on view January 6 â€“ February 1, 2018. Anderson will be available to visit with guests during the opening reception on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 5 â€“ 8 p.m. with an Artistâ€™s Talk at 6:30 p.m. Joel Anderson turns inward and downward in his new works, exploring depth in the subject matter as well as in technique. â€œMy last solo show incorporated 3D-printed elements projecting outward from the paintingsâ€?, Anderson said. â€œThis show is almost a complete reversal of that, inviting the viewer to experience the dimensionality downward into semi-transparent layers of encaustic.â€? In a series entitled â€œBasswood Confessions,â€? memories - most fairly scandalous - are buried under twenty or more layers of encaustic, leaving a hazy impression under a foggy forest of stalwart trees. â€œAs we age and some of us confront failing memory functions,â€? Anderson reflects. â€œThere is a desire to write down some of our stories. But goodness, I donâ€™t want everyone to know all the dirty details.â€? In his â€œCrash and Burnâ€? series, Anderson literally set his artwork on fire to produce the impressions of waves crashing ashore or alternatively lava eruptions. â€œOne interesting thing you can do with encaustics is to apply shellac to the surface and then light it on fire,â€? Anderson said. â€œWith some additional manipulation with a blow torch, I was seeing that the shellac would in some cases submerge into the encaustic, giving a new dimen-

Contributed photo At the top, Joel Andersonâ€™s art titled Things Are Looking Up. Below, Andersonâ€™s Crash and Burn.

sionality to the piece.â€? This effect is also used as a background for his geometric social/political commentary pieces â€œOut of Balance.â€? In the more direct interpretation of the show theme, scenes from Andersonâ€™s 10,000 gallon koi pond are depicted, again utilizing layers and layers of encaustic to affect an underwater world of hazy abandon. Encaustic painting - beeswax mixed with damar resin - was practiced by Greek artists as far back as the 5th century B.C. In fact, the word encaustic comes from the Greek word enkaiein, meaning to burn in, referring to the process of fusing the paint. A mid-20th century revival, including works by Diego Rivera and Jasper Johns, brought encaustic painting back into prominence. Andersonâ€™s creative process uses modern, digital methods incorporated into the ancient medium. Anderson maintains a studio at The Silos at Sawyer Yards and is a frequent exhibitor on the local art fair circuit, including Bayou City Arts Festival and First Saturday Arts Market. Find more at JoelAndersonArt.com/ Reception for Submergence is Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5 â€“ 8 p.m., Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, Houston, Texas 77006. Complimentary Valet Parking & Light Refreshments. Go online at ArchwayGallery.com.

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