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INSIDE. Photo by Adam Zuvanich Margott Williams, the founder and president of Descendants of Olivewood, said she worries the historic African-American cemetery in the Heights area will further deteriorate without drainage improvements on the 7.5-acre property near White Oak Bayou.
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By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com Margott Williams has been taking care of Olivewood Cemetery for nearly 20 years. It’s where her grandfather, great-grandfather and three uncles are buried, so preserving the historic site is personal. It’s been painful for Williams to witness the continued deterioration of the northernmost part of the 7.5-acre property, which is immediately south of White Oak Bayou in the Sawyer Yards area. She said repeated flooding events during the last decade or so have eroded the land and either damaged gravestones or moved them, essentially erasing the remnants of what she estimates to be at least 100 people. “It’s disheartening,” Williams said. “It’s sad for me to know that we’ve got so much history in the cemetery, and it’s just being flushed down the bayou.” Williams is the founder and president of the Descendants of Olivewood, a nonprofit that was formed in 2004 and subsequently granted guardianship of the cemetery by a state district court. The burial ground was incorporated in 1875 and served what at the time was Houston’s early AfricanAmerican community in the aftermath of emancipation from slavery, with Williams saying it contains the graves of more than 4,000 people, including doctors, lawyers, educators, community leaders and some who were slaves. Olivewood Cemetery has largely been restored after decades of neglect and overgrowth, but the flooding problem persists and has gotten “worse and worse” in recent years, according to Williams, who cited heavy rain events such as
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Shipley Do-Nuts moving headquarters away from Heights By Stefan Modrich smodrich@mcelvypartners.com A local institution and popular doughnut purveyor is moving its headquarters away from the Heights next year after nearly half a century in the neighborhood. Shipley Do-Nuts, 5200 N. Main St., is packing up its Heights headquarters and heading south on Interstate 45 to Third Ward, according to CEO Clifton Rutledge. Rutledge said the company had outgrown the Heights location, where it has been for more than 40 years. “It was important for us to stay in Houston,” Rutledge said. “We looked at many, many other locations that were in the suburbs or away from Houston. But we felt that it was important to be a part of the city, where Shipley’s has been for 85-plus years.” The new location at 4001 Gulf Fwy. is on the site of a former Finger Furniture warehouse and Buff Stadium, the former home of the Houston Buffalos, a minor league baseball team that played there from 1928-61. Last Thursday, Oct. 28, the company broke ground there on its new headquarters, which is expected to open late next year. The 23 employees working across four buildings along North Main will all transfer to the new location, Rutledge said. The new two-story building will house the company’s yeast “do-nut mix” manufacturing facility and a “donut innovation center” and provide office space for about 130 people, according to a news release from Ashley Lennington of SPM Communications. In the last two years, the company has added 60 corporate employees, according to a news release. The future of the building at 5200 N. Main is unclear as Rutledge said it will remain under the ownership of the Shipley family and its other businesses. Lawrence Shipley III still ofSee Shipley P. 4A
Photo by Adam Zuvanich A colorful, hand-painted sign greets visitors of Olivewood Cemetery, which was incorporated in 1875.
Hurricane Harvey in 2017 as well as nearby development. She said the Descendants of Olivewood have been unable to get the City of Houston or Harris County to address flooding risks on the property, which is privately owned by the nonprofit, but over the summer they secured a $50,000 grant for a drainage study from the National Trust for Historic Places. Amy Webb, a senior field director for the Colorado-based National Trust, helped the Descendants of Olivewood with See Olivewood P. 5A
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It was either fourth grade or sixth grade, likely at Oak Forest Elementary or possibly Sinclair. Shelley Duvall isn’t quite sure, but she otherwise has vivid memories of her first theatrical performance and how it was received. She had spent three weeks rehearsing a Joyce Kilmer poem for a school talent show. Then, when Duvall had the spotlight and the audience’s attention, she locked up and couldn’t remember
the words – even as her teacher tried to whisper them to her. “Later that night, I heard my parents talking outside my bedroom door,” Duvall recalled. “They said, ‘Well, I guess she’s not that talented.’ It was stage fright. I just froze up.” Duvall eventually overcame her fear of performing, and she proved her parents wrong. The 1968 graduate of Waltrip High School landed her first filmacting role two years later, launching a storied career in the entertainment industry that spanned more than 30 years
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My little girl is a real-life Wonder Woman For her first Halloween, Rachel Zuvanich dressed up as Wonder Woman. It made for an incredibly cute costume for my 6-month-old daughter, and it could not have been more fitting. Little Rae Rae, as we like to call her, has become a hero in the eyes of me, her mother, Christine, and her 22-month-old big brother, Pablo, who can’t quite comprehend what his baby sister has been going through but surely senses how strong she is. Rachel was born with developmental dysplasia of the hip, which means one of her hips was out of the socket. This condition was discovered by her pediatrician through routine infant exams that revealed a clicking sound in her left hip, and an ultrasound when she was about 2 months old confirmed it. It was devastating news for Christine and me, even though our baby girl seemed otherwise healthy and happy and was not in any discomfort or pain – at least not initially. And the prognosis for correcting the problem, to ensure she can grow up with a normal hip and be able to walk and run and jump around like any other kid, was encouraging and fairly simple – at least initially. The first line of treatment for hip dysplasia, when caught early enough that babies’ bones are still forming and pliable, is typically a soft brace called a Pavlik harness that holds her legs in the frog-leg position. We were told by Rachel’s orthopedic doctor that about 90 percent of the time, spending six weeks in the harness causes the hip bones to fuse correctly and no further
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treatment is required. Well, after keeping our daughter in the brace for two weeks, which she seemed to be comfortable with, we took it off to give her a bath and noticed her left (affected) leg was stuck in that frog-leg position while her right leg moved freely and normally. This was even more alarming to her parents than the initial diagnosis, because we feared something might have been permanently damaged. As it turned out, Rae Rae experienced a rare Pavlik harness complication called femoral nerve palsy, which isn’t as bad as it sounds. Keeping the leg flexed upward can occasionally impact the femoral nerve, which allows someone to kick their legs out at the knees. The condition resolved in a few days once the harness was removed, which was good, but the complication meant that the harness would likely not work, which was bad. So Rachel was prescribed another brace, called a Rhino Brace, which is more rigid than the Pavlik but still considered a soft brace. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get her
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Rachel Zuvanich was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 2 months old but is on the mend and in good spirits.
in the dang thing without her screaming bloody murder, and the brace wasn’t fitting properly because it seemed like Rachel did not want her hip to be placed in the proper position. It hurt her, which hurt her parents and made us again think that something had gone terribly wrong. We were told by the doctor that these soft braces do not cause pain or discomfort, but that was clearly not the case for our little girl. The ligaments in her hip had tightened over the course of a few weeks, and the doctor now had difficulty manually putting her hip in the socket. We went ahead and tried to Pavlik again for another week, but now it wasn’t working either. So the doctor recommended a procedure called a closed reduction, in which Rachel
would be sedated with anesthesia before having her hip placed in the proper position. Then she would need to be put in a SPICA cast to hold everything in place for long enough for the bones to fuse. As you might imagine, this was not a welcome development for me and Rachel’s mother. We were frightened by the idea of putting our daughter to sleep at such as young age, and the thought of having her in a cast for three months did not sound any more appealing. So we sought a second opinion, which unfortunately was the same as the first. So we went back to our original orthopedic doctor and scheduled the procedure, which happened early on the morning of Oct. 21. It was long, stressful day that almost went awry again. The closed reduction went well and our baby girl awoke from the anesthesia, but the initial post-operation MRI revealed that blood was not flowing to the ball of Rachel’s femur, which could lead to an even more debilitating complication caused avascular necrosis, in which the tissue eventually dies and a total hip replacement would be in the cards. We prayed and asked everyone we knew to do the same while awaiting the results of a second MRI that would hopefully reveal that blood was now flowing throughout the femur and we could take our daughter home to rest. If not, they would have to cut off the cast, send us home and schedule an open reduction, which is a fullblown operation that would require more anesthesia and incisions.
Grounds for a lawsuit THE KITCHEN – I hold in my hand the most dangerous weapon there is: a cup of coffee. Oh, the deaths and destruction, the horror, not to mention the lawyers’ fees. Yes, once again McDonald’s is being sued for its hot coffee, only this time it’s double trouble. Two separate suits have been filed less than a week apart in San Antonio by two women who allege they were seriously injured when scalding coffee handed to them at McDonald’s drivethru windows fell in their lap. The suits target McDonald’s and Acosta Inc., the owner and operator of the restaurants where the incidents occurred. Jorge Chaires brought the first action on behalf of the estate of his late wife, Evangelina, charging that the lid was not firmly secured to the coffee cup. They were negligent because of their “failure to warn that the coffee would become a lethal instrument.” He wants $250,000 or statutory punitive damages and penalties, along with attorney fees and costs. In the second case, Martha Acevedo-Quezada sued for more than $1 million. Just like Chaires’ lawsuit, she charges that the lid on the coffee cup handed to her by a McDonald’s employee was not properly secured, causing second degree burns. Perhaps this is copy-cat, perhaps not. These lawsuits, of course, remind us of the “$2 Million Cup of Coffee,” the poster child for frivolous lawsuits. Not only did that case inspire a documentary, it was also used as a textbook example for lobbyists trying to get legislation passed to put a cap – so to speak -- on jury awards and limit “frivolous” lawsuits. The story has gone up on billboards, quoted by politicians and there are even the annual “Stella Awards” given to any frivolous lawsuit. In journalism there is a saying: “Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story.” So let’s play myth-busters and set the story straight -- again. What happened was that 79-yearold Stella Liebeck was a passenger in a car driven by her grandson at McDonald’s in Albuquerque where she ordered a 49-cent cup of coffee in a Styrofoam cup to go. When the car stopped nearby, she attempted to hold the cup between her knees and remove the lid. The coffee spilled on her and she was burned. As a result of the burns, Stella went into shock, spent eight days in the hospital, underwent skin grafting, became scarred and was on disability for two years. Her lawyer -- S. Reed Morgan of Houston -- offered to settle for $20,000 to cover medi-
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cal expenses and damages. Mickey D refused. Morgan came back with $90,000, then an even higher offer: $300,000, and a mediator suggested $225,000, but McDonald’s refused and countered with $800. So Liebeck sued. During the trial, Liebeck’s treating physician testified she had third degree burns over 6 percent of her body and lesser burns over 16 percent. The surgeon also testified it was one of the worst scald burns he had ever seen. A professor from UT-Austin and a burn expert testified the risk involved was unacceptable. Jurors learned that McDonald’s, according to corporate rules, sold its coffee at 180 to190 degrees. This is 30 degrees higher than coffee served by other coffee establishments, and coffee served at home is generally 135 to 140 degrees. At the McDonald’s much hotter temperatures, the coffee, if spilled, could cause thirddegree burns in 2 to 7 seconds. It was too hot to drink, therefore under the “implied warranty of fitness” imposed by the Uniform Commercial Code, the coffee was not fit for consumption as sold. Another point: McDonald’s had known about its hot-coffee hazard for more than 10 years and had been hit with at least 700 lawsuits from 1982 to ‘92 based on scaldings similar to those of Liebeck. A McDonald’s expert witness said the number of burned people was statistically “trivial.” McDonald’s did not warn its customers about the scalding coffee, admitted the coffee was “not fit for consumption” but had no plans to change anything. McDonald’s also asserted that customers buy coffee on their way to work or home, intending to consume it there. Yet the company’s own research showed that customers intend to consume the coffee immediately while driving. The jury unanimously found for Liebeck and awarded her $2.86 million. Why that specific amount of money? This last point is most important: the judge didn’t award those millions, the lawyers didn’t do it. The amount was set by the jurors. They awarded Liebeck $200,000 for compensatory damages, reduced by 20 percent for her own negligence to $160,000. McDonald’s sells 1 billion cups of coffee a year. It gen-
erates $1.3 million a day for the company. So the jury fined McDonald’s two days’ coffee sales, or $2.7 million in punitive damages. It all came to about $2.86 million, minus $50,000 in expenses not counting legal fees. The victory was brief. The judge in the case let stand the compensatory damages but cut the $2.7 million punitive award to $480,000 or three times compensatory damages. Thus that “$2 Million Cup of Coffee” wound up at $640,000. The judge said the amount was appropriate for McDonald’s “willful, wanton, reckless and what the court finds was callous” behavior. The jurors said the company’s stance and attitude were appalling. Liebeck did not receive the full amount
of the award approved by the judge. She ultimately agreed on a confidential settlement amount from McDonald’s to avoid the lengthy appeals process. In any event, there are two lawyers in San Antonio and their clients who may be in for a windfall. And the next time someone trots out the “$2-million coffee burn,” hand them this column (which you will no doubt will be carrying next to your cup of coffee). Then ask what amount of McMoney they would take to sit still while you pour scalding coffee on their McCrotch. Include lawyer’s fees. Ashby sips cold coffee at ashby2@comcast.net
I’ll never forget seeing the doctor a few hours later as he walked toward us with his thumbs up. Blood flow had returned, which is what the doctor had been hoping to see, so the procedure was considered a success. Even more comforting, and rather surprising, was Rachel’s demeanor through it all. Instead of being sore and angry in the hours after the operation, she seemed comfortable, content and even happy. She kept falling asleep and sucked down as much milk as we could give her. Thankfully, and remarkably, our sweet baby Rae Rae has continued to be in good spirits in the two weeks since the closed reduction. She only cries when she’s hungry or wants attention, and she might even be adjusting to the cast better than her parents – who absolutely hate changing her diapers. That’s partly why we decided to dress her up as Wonder Woman, because she’s a true hero even though she can’t yet walk or talk. She smiles a lot and laughs a little, which melts our hearts and makes us feel lucky for modern medicine and our support system of family and friends. We’ve got another two-and-a-half months in the SPICA cast, and we’re holding out hope that all will be well and healed once it’s removed. And we’re coping well by following the lead of our precious little girl, who might the strongest one in the family even though she’s the smallest and the youngest. Email azuvanich@theleadernews.com
THE READER. M-K-T Bridge still closed
Dear Editor: The Parks and Recreation Department let the vandals win. Over 15 months ago vandals set fire to the M-K-T Bridge rendering it unusable. Now 15 months later the bridge is still closed with little if any work being done. The Parks and Recreation Department has not shown any sense of urgency to get the bridge back open so Heights residents can enjoy it’s connection to shopping and the White Oak Bayou bike trail. Sad that they let the vandals win. Bob Edds
Two shot after leaving Washington Avenue bar
Dear Editor: The bar needs to be closed by TABC or the courts or whatever entity can get the job done. I keep seeing articles about the violent crime it brings to the neighborhood. Houstonian
SPX dismisses teacher, coach accused of ‘boundarycrossing’ behavior
Dear Editor: Sounds like the school received concerns and was proactive and nipped the situation in the bud. That’s all you can ask for. Shawn Salyers Dear Editor: This means nothing until “boundary crossing” is defined. Jason Wadsworth
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FDA authorizes use of Pfizer vaccine for younger children By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Oct. 29 that it has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. A news release from the governmental entity said responses of more than 3,000 children aged 5-11 who received the vaccine were comparable to those of individuals ages 16-25, and that
it was found to be nearly 91 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 in children within that age group. The vaccine would be administered as a two-dose series three weeks apart, the news release said, in a lower dose (10 micrograms) than is used for those 12 and older (30 micrograms). Commonly reported side effects in the clinical trial included sore arm, redness and swelling, fatigue, headache, muscle and/or joint pain, chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes,
nausea and decreased appetite, according to the FDA. According to the FDA, children ages 5-11 make up 39 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases in individuals younger than 18. “As a mother and a physician, I know that parents, caregivers, school staff and children have been waiting for today’s authorization,” FDA acting commissioner Janet Woodcock said in the release. “Vaccinating younger children against COVID-19 will bring us closer
to returning to a sense of normalcy. Our comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the data pertaining to the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness should help assure parents and guardians that this vaccine meets our high standards.” For more information on the study and regarding its authorization, community members can go to fda.gov/news-events/fdanewsroom/press-announcements.
Stock photo The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use for ages 5-11.
Community input sessions upcoming for improvements at local city parks By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Local residents will have the opportunity to make their voices heard about improvements to two local parks. On Nov. 1, 50/50 Park Partners announced that a series of community listening sessions will take place ahead of improvements for 11 neighborhood parks within the city. Among the 11 parks included in the second round of the initiative are Aron Ledet Park, 6323 Antoine Dr., and Forest West Park, 5915 Golden Forest Dr. A news release said 50/50 Park Partners is an initiative from Mayor Sylvester Turner led by the City of Houston, Houston Parks Board, Hous-
Julia Bernstein. “Community engagement is one of the three founding principles for 50/50 Park Partners with the goal of creating improvements, projects and volunteer support that are responsive to the community,” Houston Parks Board president and CEO Beth White said. “It is important that neighborhood residents attend these community listening sessions, so we can collaborate to determine what improvements are most needed.” 50/50 Park Partners includes a coordinated process for determining park improvements focused on close collaboration with local communities, and the news release said listening sessions
ton Parks and Recreation Department and Greater Houston Partnership in an attempt to improve 50 neighborhood parks. Following each session, 50/50 Park Partners will work to determine an improvement plan based on the community’s feedback. The listening session for Aron Ledet Park will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at the White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Dr. Community members can go to eventbrite.com/e/ aron-ledet-5050-community-listening-session-tickets-203968734977 to register. Details are still being finalized for the Forest West Park session, according to 50/50 Park Partners spokesperson
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American Legion Post 560 will host a celebration in honor of the United States Marine Corps’ 246th birthday at 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 3720 Alba Rd. in Garden Oaks. There will be a social hour and dinner from 6-7 p.m., after which there will be a program which includes a message from the U.S. Marine
Corps Commandant General David H. Berger, a serenade by the “Patriotic Horton Trio” and the cake cutting ceremony. Serving as a guest speaker will be Sgt. Tom Mixon, a machine gunner who served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. “The men and women who served are reminded annually of their Marine Corps history, the example to live up to, and to always celebrate the blessing of camaraderie,”
Post 560 Commander Irene Infante said. Attendees have been asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy donation for a child up to 14 years old for the Houston Police Department’s annual Blue Santa toy drive. Post 560 is serving as a Blue Santa collection site. Those wishing to attend can RSVP via text message or by calling 609-501-3341 and leaving a voicemail.
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t goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: “we have all made mistakes.” As Alexander Pope so aptly put it: “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” We should remember this the next time we make a mistake. Most certainly, we must learn from our mistakes, and hopefully not continue to repeat them, but we should also forgive ourselves. While it can be hard enough to forgive others for their mistakes, it can sometimes feel almost impossible to forgive ourselves. We sometimes cannot bring ourselves to forgive something we’ve done, and we may punish and harangue ourselves for years, or even decades, over youthful indiscretions. In addition, some of us may not be able to forget the sins of our past. And although that may prevent us from repeating them, we must be charitable and forgive ourselves, just as we should forgive others. So, we should make a real effort in the coming days and weeks to forgive the offenses of others as well as our own. Sometimes, it helps to just forget about them; that is, to try to put them out of our mind and stop repeatedly mulling over them. One of the reasons we use the phrase “forgive and forget” is because sometimes that is the only way to forgive, i.e., by forgetting. But far better, and more divine, is to be able to forgive even while remembering the offense. So, we should let go of those unforgiving, vindictive, shameful feelings about the past, and get over it! Corrie ten Boom, who survived incarceration in a Nazi prison camp said, “Forgiveness is to set a prisoner free, and to realize that the prisoner was you.”
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their lips, to a people who try to honor Him with their life choices. As they hear from the Word of God and realize the greatness of God, they respond in confession, worship, and praise. The God of the Bible is God alone by His own declaration. He is not a part time god, a take it or leave it god, or a god for when you feel good or for when you feel bad. He is a really big God who created all things, preserves all things, and a God that even the angels worship. When you understand the God of the Bible, the things of this world take a back seat to being right with Him and walking in fellowship with Him. If you have let the things of this world become so big, scary, or intimidating to you, I want to remind you that there is a God of the universe who is in control of all things and that loves you. He can bring you hope, peace, joy, and purpose. Get to know Him, walk in His ways, trust Him!
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Duvall, from P. 1A town of Blanco. “I do drawings occasionally and water colors,” Duvall said. “I’m not very good at riding a horse or donkey. I have a lot of memories of good times.” Her younger brother, Stewart Duvall, said his sister is known most for her role as Wendy Torrance in “The Shining,” the 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick that typically airs on cable TV around Halloween. Shelley Duvall starred as a distraught wife and mother alongside Jack Nicholson, whose character suffers a mental breakdown and tries to kill his wife and young son while they are looking after a haunted hotel in the mountains of Colorado. Duvall said she’s reminded of the movie “all the time” and enjoyed working with Nicholson. Her brother said making “The Shining” took a mental and emotional toll on his sister, because of the scary subject matter and also because filming on the set in London was a long, tedious process. “That was the first film where at the end of it, I forgot she was my sister in that movie,” Stewart Duvall said. “Because she was so good
at the character and so believable.” Another movie filmed in 1980, Robert Altman’s “Popeye,” earned Shelley Duvall acclaim and recognition for her role as Olive Oyl alongside Robin Williams, who starred as Popeye. Three years earlier, Duvall won the Cannes Film Festival award for best actress for her performance in an Altman thriller called “3 Women.” Duvall said she is equally proud of her subsequent work producing children’s TV programming. She won a Peabody Award in 1984 for “Faerie Tale Theatre,” a series of one-hour shows on cable, and she later was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for “Tall Tales & Legends” and “Shelley Duvall’s Bedtime Stories.” “I had a wonderful time making shows for kids and families,” she said. Duvall sold her production company, Think Entertainment, in 1993 and had her last acting role in 2002. She said she retired from the entertainment industry and moved from Southern California back to Texas because of a string of deaths in her family at the time. Her
Contributed photo Shelley Duvall, a 1968 graduate of Waltrip High School, enjoyed a film career that spanned more than 30 years.
brother said Duvall also became disenchanted with the business side of Hollywood. Her time as a star was no less a whirlwind for Duvall, who hosted “Saturday Night Live” and became friends with the likes of Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger and Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. It was a life Duvall did not imagine while growing up in Northwest Houston, where she had a humble upbringing and stumbled into acting. Duvall said she had been doing some modeling work when she met and married artist Bernard Sampson, who hosted a party that was attended by the aforementioned director Altman when he was filming “Brewster McCloud” in Houston. Duvall was offered a role in the movie and accepted it, which led to roles in more Altman films and eventually a movie career. Such a life seemed like a far-away fantasy, Duvall said, when she and her mother watched the Academy Awards every year and marveled at the actresses and their “pretty dresses.” “It was just completely unexpected,” Duvall said of her stardom.
Olivewood from P. 1A their grant application and said the site stood out both for its historical significance as an African-American cemetery and the threats to its preservation. She said there were nearly 500 applicants for a grant from the African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, with the Descendants of Olivewood receiving one of 40 awards. “This is really a major concern, because of the significance of the site,” Webb said. “Olivewood Cemetery is the final resting place of very important individuals in Houston’s AfricanAmerican community. The gravesites themselves have some really interesting and unusual features. They harken back to pre-emancipation burial practices, such as upright pipes (placed near the graves), ocean shells and upside down text.” Williams said the Descendants of Olivewood have enlisted a firm to conduct the drainage study, which
figures to reveal the cause or causes of the flooding and erosion problems along with potential solutions. Williams said she thinks the site has been eroded by overflow from the bayou, which was straightened and widened by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1960s or early 1970s, just a few years after the last sets of remains were buried in the cemetery. But that theory was disputed by Matt Zeve, the deputy executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, who said his familiarity with the site predates his time working for the county. Zeve said the erosion issue at the cemetery has been caused by stormwater flowing through the property and into the bayou from the south, with the slope of the site causing water to move more rapidly as it approaches the bayou. Zeve said some strategic planting on the southern side of the property
could benefit the northern side near the bayou. He also said it would be illegal for the publicly-funded flood control district to perform drainage work on privately-owned property, which he said has been conveyed to the Descendants of Olivewood. “Since it’s so steep, it can cause erosion,” Zeve said. “There are ways to let the water flow but dissipate some of that energy so it doesn’t erode the land.” In addition to lobbying the flood control district to try to help with the erosion problem at the cemetery, Williams said she also has reached out to other officials at the county and city levels of government, along with U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who helped put together the Emancipation Trail that stretches from Galveston to Houston and includes Olivewood Cemetery. So far, though, Williams said her overtures to elected officials have not led to any action.
Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin and Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who both represent the area, said in statements provided to The Leader that they support the Descendants of Olivewood and their efforts to restore and preserve the cemetery. “Olivewood Cemetery is a (sacred) burial ground that’s the eternal resting place for freed enslaved people and early Houston residents,” Ellis said. “Like all cemeteries, including those for African Americans, Olivewood should be preserved and properly maintained so that future generations can visit their loved ones’ gravesites. … I applaud the Descendants of Olivewood’s ongoing efforts.” Williams said her organization, which includes seven board members, holds cemetery cleanup events from 9 a.m.-noon on the first and third Saturday of every month. The manpower of volunteers has helped
to eliminate much of the overgrowth on the property, but Williams said the group needs more monetary assistance. She said she also has struck out with local foundations that provides funding for worthy causes. The Descendants of Olivewood typically receive less than $500 per year in annual donations, Williams said. Webb said the National Trust for Historic Places could help the cemetery group secure funding for drainage work once the drainage study is complete. Williams still plans to push for more awareness and more backing among those in the Houston area. “If we don’t get some funding and get some help with this, we’re going to continue to lose more ground in this historic cemetery,” Williams said. “If we don’t have this issue addressed and taken care of, Olivewood is going to continue to go into White Oak Bayou.”
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Art Valet: Tools needed to prepare for shopping season Mitch Cohen Art Columnist
Before I dive into another diatribe on the life and times of an anxiety-riddled event coordinator, I want to tell you about a few of the artists attending First Saturday Arts Market this Saturday. It’s the start of the holiday shopping season in the art world, which will last right up until Christmas. That is seven weekends of markets, art crawls and festivals that allow shoppers to meet creatives and buy their creations, sans malls, long lines or shipping container delays. Ain’t that grand? Saturday is a mix of the past and future as returning artists meet “first timers.” Jeff Woodruff, an Austin metalsmith and jeweler, is probably tied with painter Dean Snider for
arriving at the market in year two, 2005. Rebekah Molander, whom I wrote about here in July, will be showcasing her art outside for I believe the first time. Robin Whalan is also joining the market for the first time, though not new to the market scene now. Whalan is a self-taught visual artist, working in ink and printmaking. Whalan, like many artists today, rediscovered her passion for creation in 2020. Her skill level and creativity definitely belong in a fine art atmosphere. I’m excited she’s coming. I gleaned the following statement from Whalan’s artist biography. “A native Houstonian and historical building enthusiast with a background in interior design, she enjoys implementing local architecture, specializing in Art Deco. Her work is an emotional rollercoaster of heartbreak, love, disaster and humor; ‘relatable’ and ‘honest’ being the most commonly used words by viewers when describing her pieces.”
Contributed photo Rebekah Molander will join the First Saturday Arts Market for the first time. Her painting titled Sound of Art ~ Gibson will be available.
Meanwhile, let’s get back to the mayhem and debauchery. As responsibilities go, the surprising things I find myself doing never cease. If you’re thinking about event coordination as a career, be prepared for adventure, dirty, broken nails, aches, pains and safety goggles. That’s right, safety first, even while managing a small art market! While trimming back tree limbs that were hampering the artists’ ability to set up in the coveted Houston shade, and sporting a fancy pair of protective eyewear, it dawned on me that I have a very unusual “toolbox.” I’m willing to wager that all event coordinators have a toolbox of supplies ready for any situation that could rival the most prepared prepper awaiting a natural disaster or catastrophe. If the “you know what” hits the fan, head to a festival or wedding site and look for the coordinator. Just some of the items that I never thought I’d lug around include cat litter, oil absorber, urine odor remover, a sledge
hammer, wooden stakes, bolt cutters, a borrowed sawzall and, of course, duct tape. This reads more like a prop list for a horror movie, doesn’t it? Hosting an event meant for people on a parking lot has proven to be much more adventurous than I ever imagined. My job as I see it is to make sure the artists can get set up and meet you as conflict-free and easy as possible. So I don’t mind stepping out of my comfort zone for that. Plus I get to wear really cool safety goggles. There are nearly 50 artists and creatives joining me Saturday. Each has their own profile listed on the website to preview the art at firstsaturdayartsmarket.com. Find us on the now-debris-free parking lot next to Adore Dentistry, 540 W. 19th St. this Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cohen is an artist and founder of the First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards. Find him at ArtValet.com for additional highlights and artist’s stories.
Review: Supreme Sandwiches still a local legend Stefan Modrich
Anytime a place has been around long enough that you can see signs of its age, it’s usually an indicator that it’s endured the test of time for a reason. Such is the case with Supreme Sandwiches, which opened in 1967 and beckons visitors with its bright yellow awning and large block letters and an aesthetic that feels true to the late 1960s and early 1970s vibe that the red, mustard and creamcolored walls exuded in the dining area. While Supreme is a humble counter-serve operation, it reminded me very much of a place in my hometown that opened seven years earlier. It was a destination that drew some of Chicago’s movers and shakers to make frequent pit stops on their trips from O’Hare Airport back
into the city. When you visit popular local destinations like Supreme, workers are keen observers and can easily pick out customers who haven’t stepped foot in their building before. While I was guilty of being a newcomer, I already knew what I wanted, even though I had to be nudged to find the right side of the deli counter to place my order. The hot pretzel turkey sandwich ($8.49) was a coldcut turkey with mustard. I chose not to overload the sandwich with condiments to get a better sense of its basic elements, which were fundamentally sound in the case of the warm, soft pretzel bread and the moist, juicy turkey. The hot pastrami was enveloped by thoroughly melted provolone cheese and mustard, which added textural depth while allowing the slightly spicy and citrusy flavor of the meat to come to the fore. While I’m not a big fan
of cold sandwiches, they are quite popular choices at Supreme, including the tuna salad, chicken salad and egg salad sandwiches on 6-inch or 9-inch French bread. My main issue with my experience with Supreme is not a question of quality, but what may be a lack of transparency or consistency depending on how you order your sandwich. For example, if you look at the menu online before coming, which I did, you’ll see a range of prices that start at $1.99 and cap out at $6.35 for a single sandwich, not including any combos with a side and drink. If you look at Supreme’s listed prices and availability of certain menu items on delivery apps, you’ll see three different menus on UberEats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Should a 9-inch pastrami sandwich ($8.48) cost the same as a 6-inch turkey sandwich? I’m skeptical, but I’ll let the market have the final say on this question. While I’m happy to pay to
Photo by Stefan Modrich
Shown is the hot pastrami sandwich from Supreme Sandwiches.
support local businesses during a pandemic and difficult economic circumstances, I could understand if other customers were confused or discouraged by the lack of uniformity across Supreme’s menus and I hope this is something the business will address soon.
Supreme Sandwiches Address: 2752 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. Dining Options: Dine-in, curbside pickup, delivery, takeout Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Entree prices: $2.69-$9.99 Kid-friendly: Yes Senior discount: No Alcohol: No Healthy options: Tuna salad sandwich ($3.99) Star of the show: Hot pretzel turkey Rating: 4 out of 5 bites
Nibbles & Sips: Highline Park opens at M-K-T Crust Pizza Co. is a chain serving Chicago-style thin crust tavern pizza and has several locations across the Houston area.
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A new bar and grill opened last month at M-K-T. Highline Park, 600 N. Shepherd Drive Ste. 499, is the latest concept from the group behind Casa Nomad, Wicklow Heights and the forthcoming Picnic Supply Co. The bar has 20 draft beers on tap and a variety of craft cocktails. Its limited soft opening food menu features loaded queso, a spinach and artichoke dip, classic wings and chicharrones, or dried pork rinds. Highline Park is open from 4 p.m.-midnight Sunday-Friday and 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. For more information, email info@highlinehtx.com. Dak & Bop resets after chef departs A popular purveyor of Korean fried chicken in and Lazybrook and Timbergrove area is changing its menu following the departure of its chef, according to a report from CultureMap. Dak & Bop, 1805 W 18th St., lost chef Jordan Economy last week. Economy left to pursue other opportunities, owner Jason Cho told CultureMap. Sous chef Matt Womack was also planning to leave at the end of October, according to CultureMap. The change in staff means the menu will now incorporate favorite dishes from the restaurant’s Museum District location, such as bao buns and bulgogi mac and cheese, according to the report.
Photo from Facebook Artisana Bread, 956 Pinemont Drive Ste. 800, is now accepting preorders ahead of Thanksgiving.
Photo from Facebook Dak & Bop in Lazybrook/Timbergrove is changing its menu following the departure of its chef.
Mellow Mushroom, 1919 N. Shepherd Drive, will be replaced by Crust Pizza Co., according to the latter company’s website. Mellow Mushroom’s Heights location opened in 2016.
Some of Economy’s contributions will remain in place at the restaurant, including the Brussels sprouts and garlic bread. Chivos opens in former Calle Onze space A new Mexican restaurant replacing Calle Onze opened recently in the Heights. Chivos, 222 W. 11th St., opened Oct. 28. The restaurant serves elevated Mexican fare and cocktails. Chivos is open 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 832-767-1417. Bellissimo debuts in Independence Heights A neighborhood Italian restaurant reopened last month in a new location. Bellissimo, 909 E. 33rd St.,
Artisana Bread accepting Thanksgiving preorders A Northside bakery is now accepting preorders ahead of Thanksgiving, according to owners Rosemary and Wael Abbouchi. Artisana Bread, 956 Pinemont Drive Ste. 800, bakes organic loaves, baguettes, rolls, pies and other desserts. Preorders will close at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 and must be picked up at the bakery by Nov. 24. Artisana is open from 7:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday-Saturday. Visit artisanabread.com to order online or call 832-9402129 for more information.
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Celebration Event Photo from Facebook Highline Park, 600 N. Shepherd Drive Ste. 499, is the latest concept from the group behind Casa Nomad and Wicklow Heights.
opened Oct. 15 in Independence Heights. The restaurant was previously located at 1848 Airline Dr. Ste. A. Bellissimo is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. For more information, call
832-618-1168. Mellow Mushroom shutters on North Shepherd An Atlanta-based pizzeria chain closed its Heights location last month.
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Man attacked with machete inside local gas station By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A man is in the hospital after he was struck in the head with a machete at a local gas station last weekend, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD said the victim, 69-year-old Alfonso Jimenez, was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. Jimenez was inside the Shell gas station at 2502 North Loop West around 2:20 p.m. Satur-
day Oct. 30, police said, when he got into an altercation with a homeless man. HPD said the homeless man pulled a machete and hit Jimenez in the head during the altercation, then fled the scene on his bicycle after a witness intervened. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact HPD’s Major Assaults & Family Violence division at 713-3088800 or Crime Stoppers at 713222-8477.
Two shot after leaving Washington Avenue bar By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
Two men were shot while driving away from a Washington Avenue bar early Monday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD said Francisco Garza, 29, was shot in the head and Lewis Alvarado, 20, was shot in the shoulder. Both were transported to hospitals, according to HPD, with Garza in critical condition and Alvarado in stable condition. HPD said the shooting occurred at about 3:10 a.m. Monday at 5300 Washington
Ave., where Garza and Alvarado were in a vehicle along with one other person and traveling east on Washington. Someone in another vehicle, described by HPD as a white sedan, shot at the other vehicle multiple times, striking Garza and Alvarado, police said. Before the shooting, the victims had been at a bar where a physical altercation occurred, according to HPD. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact HPD at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-8477.
Katy man accused of unlawful weapon possession in Heights By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A Katy man was arrested last week and charged with unlawfully carrying a gun in the Heights after initially being detained on suspicion of allegedly smoking marijuana, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Marco Hernandez, 22, of Katy, was arrested Oct. 29, according to the constable’s office. He was out of jail on a $500 bond as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Harris County court records.
The constable’s office said deputies noticed a car parked outside a closed business in the 2500 block of Yale Street just before 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29, when the office said Hernandez – who was allegedly driving the vehicle – and two others were allegedly smoking marijuana in the car. Police say they allegedly found additional drugs and a loaded gun during a search of the car, according to the constable’s office, and Hernandez was later charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Man, baby injured in road rage shooting By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Houston police say a man and baby are expected to survive following what they described as a road rage incident that began near Interstate 45 and the 610 Loop and ended in the Heights on Halloween night. The Houston Police Department said the victims, a 27-year-old man and 1-yearold boy, were both taken to the hospital in stable condition. There were other children in the car at the time of the incident, HPD Sgt. David Solis told reporters at the scene, but no others were injured. HPD said the 27-year-old driver was heading south on I-45 under the 610 Loop overpass around 7:40 p.m. Sunday
when the driver of a black SUV with out-of-state license plates fired multiple shots that struck the victim’s vehicle. After the victim exited the freeway, police said the other driver followed his car to the 500 block of Pecore Street and again fired multiple times before fleeing the scene toward North Main Street and I-45. Police described the suspected shooter as a Black man in his 20s or 30s. The 27-year-old victim was shot in the chest and shoulder, police said, while a bullet grazed the 1-year-old boy in the buttocks. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call HPD’s Major Assaults & Family Violence division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-2228477.
Three men shot outside 34th Street corner store By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Three men were shot near a corner store on West 34th Street after an argument about a woman escalated last weekend, leaving them hospitalized, according to police. The Houston Police Department said the shooting victims -- 25-year-old Nathan Sample, 25-year-old Sean Blake and 31-year-old Antonio Herrera -- were taken to a hospital in stable condition. The three men were traveling in a vehicle near a corner store at 4560 W. 34th St. around 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, when one of them tried to talk to a woman at the scene, according to police. HPD said a man who was with the woman became upset and had a verbal exchange with the three men, who then attempted to drive away. As they started to
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Local retailers coping with supply chain crunches By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
At this time of year, Bliss on 19th would normally be stocking its Heights store with holiday-themed gifts. Owner Dan Long said the home décor and gift shop at 235 W. 19th St. has a collection of those products to sell, but he doesn’t have nearly as much inventory as he would like. It’s because he has merchandise on back order, because breakdowns in the global supply chain have prevented the goods from getting to him. “I don’t know,” Long said Tuesday, when he was preparing to put holiday-themed items on his shelves. “I’ve bene here 17 years, and I’ve never experiencing anything like this before. The troubling part is my vendors are skeptical. They’re like, ‘Oh, don’t worry.’ But you can see they’re in it, too, and there are shortages.” Supply chain breakdowns, mostly a ripple effect caused from business shutdowns and subsequent reopenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted industries all over the country and the world. The Leader talked to a cross-section of local businesses about the issue, which is affecting gift shops such as Bliss on 19th as well as boutiques, restaurants and bars, construction projects, dry-cleaning companies and many others. There are labor shortages, including among truck drivers who typically transport goods, with has caused shipping containers full of products to sit idly in seaports. And the lack of supply to meet demand has driven up the prices of shipping as well as merchandise, which is impacting businesses financially and forcing them to pass along increased costs to customers. A sampling of local businesses said they are managing well under the circumstances and grateful that their customers Paula Lee peruses products Tuesday at Bliss on 19th, 235 W. 19th St. See Crunch P. 2B
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Longtime local auto shop sold to new owner By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
Kathryn van der Pol said she and her husband, Sybren, had received offers to sell their neighborhood auto shop to real estate developers, but they declined because they wanted the historic Garden Oaks business to remain. The longtime owners of Liberty Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr., eventually got an offer they couldn’t refuse, because it came from a persistent buyer who has worked in the automotive repair industry and pledged to continue the shop’s longstanding tradition of service to the community. The business was sold in late September to Heights resident Matthew Schwab, who plans to rebrand it as Clutch Automotive North Shepherd to match his two affiliated shops in Friendswood and on Dairy Ashford Road. Kathryn van der Pol said she and her husband, who bought Liberty Hoepfl Garage from the original owner in 2004, still own the property and will remain active in the neighborhood and the North Shepherd
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Matthew Schwab is the new owner of Liberty Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr., which will rebranded as Clutch Automotive North Shepherd.
thoroughfare. “We turned him away a couple times. We weren’t ready,” van der Pol said. “But we thought, ‘Well, he really wants to do it. He wants to preserve the legacy of what we built here.’ ” Schwab said his company targeted Liberty Hoepfl Garage, which first opened more than 75 years ago as Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage, because it’s been a successful and reputable small busi-
ness that he wants to steward. And even though he will be changing the name in the coming weeks or months, he said customers will continue to see the names and influences of both the Hoepfl family and the van der Pols, who rebranded the shop two years ago and gave it a “liberty” theme with red, white and blue decorations and by offering free copies of the U.S. Constitution to customers. Schwab said he also plans
to keep the same employees and menu of services while modernizing how the shop operates. For example, Clutch Automotive plans to take service appointments online and will communicate with customers via text message while servicing their vehicles. “It’s going to be the same faces, the same services and really the same honesty and integrity that Kathryn and Sybren carried,” Schwab said. “You’ll have the same honesty, integrity and quality of work. Those will be the things that say the same, with a little bit newer systems and processes. We’ll take pictures of the vehicle and text them to customers. They can approve and decline services on their cell phone, can pay on their cell phone. Everything will be very web-based.” In a corresponding move to selling the auto shop, the van der Pols are in the process of purchasing an event center and RV park in Washington County that will be called Texas Heritage RV Park. The couple also is trying to launch a charter school called Heritage Classical Academy. Kathryn, who is the presi-
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Supply chain crunch affecting local restaurants By Stefan Modrich smodrich@mcelvypartners.com
Container ships anchored offshore in ports across the U.S. and around the world are drawing headlines amid shortages caused by supply chain breakdowns that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. David VanHorn, a supply chain expert and professor at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, said even if supply chains aren’t global that they are still complex. “They’re kind of like machines with a series of gears,” VanHorn said. “So if one of the interconnected gears breaks down for whatever reason, well, that means everything kind of stops. And yes, you can fix that gear but it still doesn’t mean that the other gear, some other gear may not pop up and slow things down.” What that has meant for local restaurant owners like Ashley Lai of Dumpling Haus, 2313 Edwards St Ste. 180 in Sawyer Yards, is a dramatic increase in prices of produce and essential supplies over the last year, especially in the last few months. Lai and her mother, Elaine Lai, like many Asian restaurateurs, are weekly customers of Sun’s Wholesale Club near Chinatown, one of her main suppliers for the vegetables and goods that she can only source from overseas. She said recently she’s seen a 100 percent increase in the price of meat. Prices have spiked 20-30
percent for the dry and paper goods she uses, like takeout boxes and napkins. The same is true for many other products the Lais depend on. Ashley said her noodle distributor has had trouble getting their products to Houston at all and the mushrooms she uses in her restaurant shot up overnight from $1.59 to $7.99 per pound. The logistics piece of the supply chain puzzle, VanHorn said, has also been a factor in recent shortages, particularly when it comes to a labor shortage of long-haul truckers who have either quit or retired during the pandemic. “It’s all good if it gets produced and so forth,” VanHorn said. “But can you get it to distribution centers? And can you get it to the last mile to the restaurants? The transportation and distribution issue can affect many different goods and services, VanHorn said. Lai and William Price Distilling Co. owner Bryan Clary both noted that Topo Chico, a popular carbonated mineral water, has all but disappeared from local grocery stores because of a glass bottle shortage. In addition, Clary said he began placing orders for 2022 in May, and a cardboard box shortage caused a two-month delay that resulted in lost sales and stifled the distillery’s ability to launch new products. Importing Jamaican rum took eight months instead of the usual one month, and importing Polish vodka took six months as opposed to the typi-
Photo by Stefan Modrich Dumpling Haus owner Ashley Lai and her mother, Elaine Lai, like many Asian restaurateurs, are weekly customers of Sun’s Wholesale Club near Chinatown, one of her main suppliers for the vegetables and goods that she can only source from overseas.
cal three weeks, he said. Even building the distillery’s patio was delayed for a host of factors, Clary said, primarily due to the increased cost of lumber. Struggling to meet demand VanHorn said capacity is one of the main factors contributing to the supply chain issues restaurants are facing, and many restaurant owners decided to shrink their capacity in response to the pandemic in 2020. “Before the pandemic, (the economy) was operating pretty close to a high level of capacity,” he said. “Capacity can be labor, facilities, materials coming through and so forth.” When an economic recovery began in 2021, a need arose to meet the demand that had been dormant during the
earlier stages of the pandemic. VanHorn said restaurants have been struggling to hire servers and cooks. While meat prices have soared, Greg Gatlin, owner of Gatlin’s BBQ, 3510 Ella Blvd. Bldg. C Ste. A, said his primary concern is a labor shortage as he prepares to open a new restaurant. “We’re kind of used to the pain of it all,” Gatlin said. “It’s getting to be a war of attrition, of how much more can you take.” Gatlin said he’s been frustrated by what he viewed as an apparent lack of interest among some people in rejoining the workforce. He said he’s had between 50-60 people schedule job interviews since the pandemic began, and only 20 percent of them showed up. “I know 100 people that own businesses, and they’re look-
ing for people to work,” Gatlin said. “There’s a lot of jobs. It’s just a matter of if you want to go get it or not.” He said Gatlin’s has mostly been spared from shortages or having to make drastic changes because his supplier has been consistent, with the exception of a brief chicken wing shortage in the beginning of the pandemic. “Our supplier has done a good job of getting us to things that we need,” Gatlin said. “And (we’re) not having to change the product or do something less with the product.” Gatlin said he has had to pass off some price increases onto customers, but said he thinks customers understand the inflation that has resulted from any supply chain-related stalls. Adapting to survive When scarce products become available, Lai said there are limits on the quantity each customer can purchase as wholesalers and suppliers try to provide enough for all the restaurants that depend on those stores for their livelihoods. But restaurant owners like Lai have tried to stock up as much as possible in the event that shortages are prolonged. “It just makes it hard,” Lai said, “because sometimes that’s not even enough for us to sell and then we have to make multiple trips or go to multiple places.” In response, Lai raised prices at Dumpling Haus “a little bit” and said she will likely
need to do so again to account for the increase in costs she has incurred. To adjust to the circumstances, Lai has had to make some creative adaptations in the kitchen, tweaking recipes to account for missing ingredients or switching brands of chili powders or bamboo shoots. “We used to get this fried tofu from Dallas,” she said. “I think that either the company doesn’t ship it here anymore or they went out of business.” Lai said her family has tried to absorb the brunt of the inconvenience themselves rather than passing it on to the customers, and so she’s not sure if too many customers have noticed the price increases or menu changes. “Instead of just taking something off the menu, we’ll wake up extra early and go to three different stores to find the ingredients,” she said. But Lai hopes the reality of the predicament facing Dumpling Haus and many other Asian restaurants can help dispel some stereotypes about the quality of products used to make Chinese cuisine as her business tries to survive amidst a pandemic. “People have this perception that Chinese food should be inexpensive or cheap,” Lai said. “But really, we’re using the same ingredients as other restaurants, the same labor costs and everything. So to have good quality handmade dumplings and fresh food, it requires a certain amount of work and expense.”
Crunch, from P. 1A have been understanding for the most part. “Our smaller-scale businesses aren’t seeing the crunch as much as the big chains are,” said Dee Farino, the interim president of the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, which serves hundreds of local businesses. Scott Lester, the market president for Allegiance Bank’s Heights location, 2222 North Durham Dr., said his bank finances both residential and commercial construction and is seeing widespread delays related to the temporary unavailability of materials, which in some cases has stalled projects for months. Some retail business owners in the area said certain products or varieties of products have been hard to come by. For example, coowner Susan Tate of Darlene’s Flower & Gift Shop, 10570 Northwest Fwy., said the shop has been unable to obtain spray paint, and there have been flower shortages as well. Michael Nguyen, the manager at Heights 20th Street Discount Cleaners, said the business has seen a shortage of hangers and clothing bags and has had to increase its prices during the last year in response to increased overhead costs. Shannon Nordquist, a clerk at Jubilee, a popular boutique
at 325 W. 19th St., said merchandise bags are in short supply along with women’s skirts and belts. She also said the shop has in some cases been receiving clothing shipments well after the orders were placed. “They’re being delivered out of season, and we can’t sell them out of season,” Nordquist said. Alli Jarrett, owner of Harold’s Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace, 350 W. 19th St., said different food and drink items have been in short supply at different points during the pandemic. Lately, she said tequila has been hard to come by because of shortages in agave harvesting, and so is Topo Chico because of issues related to glass bottling. The popular restaurant and bar also has been forced to use a different type of bacon and frying oil, Jarrett said, because the products it typically uses are unavailable. So Harold’s has in some cases been ordering four or five different varieties of a product to increase its odds of getting something it and its customers like. Jarrett has occasionally gone to restaurant supply stores or dispatched an employee to one in an attempt to find a product that cannot be delivered by a vendor, but she said that’s not ideal because it takes extra time and therefore money.
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Michael Nguyen of Heights 20th Street Discount Cleaners is among business owners impacted by supply chain crunches.
“When it comes to the supply chain, you really don’t know sometimes from one day to the next,” Jarrett said. “Everything kind of just affects something else.” Jarrett and Tate both said
they’ve learned to be patient and creative and make do with the products they can obtain. Tate said Darlene’s also is working with customers to make agreeable tweaks to their orders while encour-
aging them to provide as much lead time as possible. All the aforementioned business owners said they have been grateful for continued support from customers in the community, which has
made a less-than-ideal situation manageable. “It’s all in how you approach it,” Tate said. “We’ve got to make the best of what we have and help your customers see that.”
Fling frisbees at T.C. Jester Park By Stefan Modrich smodrich@mcelvypartners.com
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “Golf is a sport where the ball usually lies poorly but the player well.” While golf and its many variations, from FootGolf to FlingGolf to miniature golf or disc golf, are essentially the same in terms of the basic rules and the objective, disc golf could not be more different mechanically from the traditional club-and-ball version. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my first attempt at disc golf Wednesday morning at T.C. Jester Park, 4201 T.C. Jester Blvd., which was busy with runners, walkers and cyclists. In preparation for my round, I called the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPRD) to get the lowdown on what I would need. You’ll need to bring your own discs, and you can get a set of three (including a driver, mid-range and putter/approach disc) for about $20 at your local Academy or another sporting goods
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theleadernews.com store. While there are no active disc golf leagues sponsored by HPRD, according to a spokesperson, you can look up the Houston Flying Disc Society at www.hfds.org or the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) www.pdga.com for more information. The 21-hole course at T.C. Jester is about 1.5 miles long, with six holes under 300 feet, eight between 300-400 feet, and seven longer than 400 feet. Trees are scattered across the fairways of nearly every hole to challenge disc golfers with an obstacle on their way to the
metal basket which serves as the hole. It would have been nice if there had been a map of the course on-site or online as it snakes around the other side of White Oak Bayou and isn’t the easiest to navigate as some holes are only accessible by walking through a thicket that would probably be close to knee-high for most people. I downloaded the PDGA app to serve as my scorecard, and I squeezed in nine holes in the morning, though I didn’t do them in numerical order because of the layout of the course. Much like my traditional golf game, I found that my tee shots were most in need of work. I had a severe hook to my left-handed throws which was difficult to eliminate for long-range shots.
Photo by Stefan Modrich A stack of discs sits on a bench at the first tee at T.C. Jester Park’s disc golf course.
My mid-range and setup game was much more accurate, and I consistently got within 10 feet of the pin following my second shot. But I bogeyed almost all of the par3 holes, even though in this amateur’s opinion, some of the 400-foot holes should have been classified as par 4s.
Despite having soaked my shoes in the mud and a thick morning dew, I enjoyed my speed round through the course. I never missed a putt and I avoided airmailing any discs into traffic or hitting passersby on the White Oak Bayou Trail, so in that sense, it was a victory, despite finishing
14 over par. If you’ve got tips to fix my driver game or suggestions on outdoor activities in the Greater Heights, send them to me at smodrich@mcelvypartners. com or @StefanJModrich on Twitter.
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Sinking our teeth into why a cat bites
Dear Tabby, Sometimes our cat bites us. It doesn’t seem like an aggressive bite, but it’s hard to know. Can you help us to determine if we’ve done something to anger him and how to make the biting stop? Love Bites or Not in Acres Homes Dear Love Bites, Oh, cats...cats are a complicated creature. While dogs are fairly transparent in their feelings, cats are often more vague in displaying their emotions. It takes a little time and patience to figure out the inner workings of the common feline and I applaud you for reaching out to seek the truth rather than immediately punishing or banishing your cat for this very common kitty behavior. So, let’s sink our teeth into why your cat may be biting and what we can do about it. Grooming or aggression? Biting humans is actually a very common thing for cats to do. The trick is to read their body language to determine if the bites are aggressive or not. “Love bites” typically do not break the skin and are often accompanied by grooming.
Cats groom those whom they consider part of their “pack,” and this includes humans. You might find your cat to be happily grooming himself while you’re petting him and then his grooming will sometimes shift to grooming you. Small nibbles are part of the grooming process and your cat might simply be “defleaing” you. If your cat is purring, relaxed and exposing his belly to you, it’s safe to say that he is content and the bites you’re experiencing are indeed “love bites.” However, if your cat is twitching his tail, hissing or growling, something has upset him and, if he bites, look out! This is an aggressive behavior and there will be blood! Many cats have a very small window between enjoyable petting and annoying petting. If you’re petting your cat and he’s suddenly had enough, he will remove himself, stop purring, start flopping his tail around and often growl. This is his sign that he has had enough! Consider this your warning. What to do if your cat is biting you? The best thing that you can do is prevent the biting in the first place. It’s very important to take the time to observe and respect your cat’s body language. Soon enough, you’ll begin to notice the minute details that show how your cat is feeling. It’s also important to let
your cat come to you for love and attention. A cat that feels trapped or chased will seldom relax and enjoy being petted. This is a recipe for a cat bite indeed! Speaking “cat” When petting your cat, pay attention to the parts of his body that he seems to enjoy being petted most and stay there. Generally speaking, the chin, top of the head and around the ears are the safest places to pet a cat. Proceed with extreme caution about petting his belly though. Even though he might roll over and expose his belly to you, cats are different from dogs in this regard and are often very finicky about having their bellies touched. If your cat does bite you, never react negatively. It might feel instinctual to swat at, or scruff a cat who has bitten, but this will seldom “teach the cat a lesson,” and will instead only make the cat more aggressive. My best advice is to spend some time really paying attention to your cat’s body language and learning to “speak cat.” If your cat is biting aggressively, research ways to positively reinforce his good behavior and seek out ways to make sure that you can give him the happiness that he deserves in your home.
Do you have a question for Tabby? Email her at deartabby questions@gmail.com.
Pet of the Week Meet Kai Kai is a 6 month old who is an active and outgoing boy. Kai was rescued with his brother Klaus (who is also available for adoption), and with whom he’d really like to be adopted. Kai and Klaus are an engaging, affectionate, playful pair who would be a loving addition to any home. Did you know that adopting two kittens is actually easier than just one? To learn more, go to http://www.saveacatrescue.org/.
Scavenger hunt to be held at Woodland Park By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Amateur sleuths in the local community will be able to put their skills to the test during an event in the Woodland Heights area next weekend. The Bayou Preservation Association is hosting the inaugural Bayou City Detective Agency (BCDA) scavenger hunt the weekend of Nov. 12-14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Woodland Park, 212 Parkview St. Individuals and families
are welcome to participate in the event, in which they will attempt to solve a mystery phrase by collecting bayourelated clues in books placed at eight different locations within the boundaries of Woodland Park. Stops can be made in any order, and prizes will be awarded to those who can correctly guess the mystery phrase from the eight clues given. “This event was designed to engage individuals and families with Houston’s greatest natural resource: it’s bayous,” Bayou Preservation
Association president and CEO Brittani Flowers said in a news release. “While many of our programs focus on science and systemic issues in our watersheds, we can’t ignore that caring about our bayous starts with accessing them in fun and meaningful ways. Tickets for the event start at $10 and can be purchased online by visiting bayoup r e s e r va t i o n . o r g / N e w s Events/Events/Bayou-CityDetective-Agency-Game.
HPD: Woman inadvertently shot in foot while lending a hand By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A woman who was helping to load a TV into a vehicle early Thursday morning in the Mangum Manor area was shot in the foot when a fight broke out between two other people, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD said Karmen Gibson, 39, was shot in the right foot by a bullet aimed at a man who was at the scene at the intersection of Watonga Boulevard and West 34th Street. Gibson was later treated at a nearby hospital and released, according to HPD. Police said officers responded to the intersection at about 6:30 a.m. to find Gibson with a gunshot wound to her foot. HPD said a witness told investigators that Gibson was helping another woman load a large TV into a car when the other woman and a man got into an argument and then a physical fight, with the woman pulling a gun from inside the vehicle and shooting at the man. The bullet struck Gibson in the right foot, police said, though Gibson told investigators that the other woman was shooting in self-defense and did not mean to hit her. A semi-automatic pistol was recovered at the scene, police said.
HPD said it consulted with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and determined not to file criminal charges in the incident, pending further investigation.
Anyone with additional information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact HPD’s Major Assaults & Family Violence division at 713308-8800.
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Panthers finish district play on high note By Landan Kuhlmann
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The St. Pius X High School football team was in desperate need of a skid stopper following three straight losses and found one last week. The Panthers throttled the San Antonio Christian Lions 55-7 last Friday, Oct. 29, moving to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in district play. Senior Burke Battenfield had his best offensive game of the season for SPX, rushing for 273 yards and four touchdowns as part of a 443-yard rushing attack for the Panthers as well as causing and recovering a fumble on defense. Sophomore Josh Mitchell added 126 yards and two touchdowns rushing, while junior receiver Jackson Mobley accounted for 171 all-purpose yards. Defensively, Carson Hintz led the charge for SPX with 13 tackles and a sack, while Dylan Edwards recovered a fumble. Elsewhere in private school action, the Lutheran High North Lions capped their regular season with a 35-6 loss
St. Pius X 55, San Antonio Christian 7 Beaumont Kelly Catholic 35, Lutheran High North 6 Lamar 19, Heights 6 North Forest 34, Booker T. Washington 6 Kashmere 66, Scarborough 2
This Week’s Schedule Thursday Heights vs. Houston Math, Science and Tech, 7 p.m., Delmar Stadium Waltrip at Sharpstown, 7 p.m., Butler Stadium Friday Booker T. Washington vs. Wheatley, 7 p.m., Dyer Stadium Concordia Lutheran at St. Thomas, 7 p.m. St. Pius X at Beaumont Kelly Catholic, 7 p.m. Scarborough at Furr, 7 p.m., Cowart Stadium
Photo by Wayne Donnelly St. Pius X quarterback Cale Skinner rolls out during the Panthers’ Sept. 22 game against St. Thomas. The Panthers defeated San Antonio Christian 55-7 last week to close out the regular season.
to Beaumont Kelly Catholic, dropping to 1-6. St. Thomas (7-2, 4-1) was idle last week and will finish its regular season with a home tilt against Concordia Lutheran on Friday. Heights back in playoffs
despite loss Even though Heights dropped last Friday’s matchup against district-leading Lamar 19-6, the Bulldogs (3-6, 3-2) clinched a return trip to the UIL Class 6A playoffs courtesy of Chavez losing to West-
bury, making it 11 postseason trips in the last 14 seasons for Heights under head coach Stephen Dixon. Senior quarterback Jalen Morrison had his eighth rushing touchdown of the season to account for Heights’ only
score. The Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles were eliminated from playoff contention with a 34-6 loss to North For-
est on Friday, while Scarborough dropped to 0-9 on the season after falling to Kashmere 66-2.
State-ranked Lady Lions, Lady Panthers lead local hoops squads into new season By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
There were a number of successful basketball seasons for the area’s high school squads in 2020-21, with several public and private school teams making fairly deep playoff runs. However, there are a couple that stand out among the rest as the season kicks off this week – the defending TAPPS 3A girls state champions of Lutheran High North as well as the St. Pius X Lady Panthers. Despite losing five seniors from last year’s team to graduation, head coach John Slomcheck and the Lady Lions begin this season as the topranked squad in TAPPS 3A as they embark on their quest for a repeat. When they tip off at 6 p.m. Thursday against Legacy Prep Christian Academy, the Lady Lions will likely go as star guard Dalanna Carter goes. The 5-foot-5 junior led the state – regardless of classification – in scoring last season at 35.2 points per game, according to MaxPreps, a mark that also ranked third in the nation, en route to earning TAPPS all-state honors. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) has SPX as the 10th-best team in the TAPPS 6A preseason rankings as the Lady Panthers are coming off a 12-9 season that ended in the third round of the playoffs. SPX returns its
Nov. 12, with Jose Cardenas (4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds per game in 2020-21) and Christian Colbert-Cortez (5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds) leading the way.
top player in sophomore Zachara Perkins – who averaged 19 points and 10.5 rebounds last season – as well as senior stalwart and University of Incarnate Word commit Breelyn Sanborn, who scored 13.4 points per game in 2020-21. Farren Donald-Wright (10.6 points per game) also will be back. Public school girls Fresh off a season in which they went 24-5 and reached the program’s second consecutive regional quarterfinal, the Heights Lady Bulldogs and head coach Kerrick Arrington are looking to reload. Gone are graduated stars Gracelynn Alvarez and Tierra Simon, but Arrington still has two players returning in Tatianna Brown and Janiaya Johnson, who both played at least 26 games last season, so there’s no reason to believe the Lady Bulldogs can’t continue recent successes. They tip off at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Fort Bend Elkins. Booker T. Washington’s Lady Eagles are another girls team to watch in the area, coming off a 10-10 season last year that resulted in the program’s second straight postseason berth. The Lady Eagles look to be paced by senior forward Kourtni Collier, who led District 23-4A in rebounding by averaging close to 13 per game along with 12.6 points. Teammate Kemya Reese was the district’s leading scorer at
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Lutheran High North girls basketball coach John Slomcheck, front left, greets his players during a timeout last season. The Lady Lions are the top-ranked team in TAPPS 3A entering this season .
more than 17 points per contest. Both will look to get off to a strong start when the Lady Eagles face Madison at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Boys Public school boys The Heights Bulldogs went 16-5 last season, a year that culminated in the program’s first regional quarterfinal appearance since 1993. It will be interesting to see how the Bulldogs follow up the historic season after graduating seven seniors – including their top
five scorers – when they tip off their season against Northside on Nov. 12. Booker T. Washington boasts one of the top scorers in the area in junior guard Kenneth Lewis, who topped District 23-4A in scoring at 27.4 points per game last season, as they embark on a new season looking to make their fourth consecutive playoff appearance. Also returning from a squad that went 15-11 last season is senior forward Caelen Triplett, who averaged 13 points and five rebounds per game, as the Golden Eagles
begin their season Nov. 13 against Bellaire Episcopal. Waltrip made its first playoff appearance in five years last year and had its first winning season since 2013-14 in going 11-10 overall. Returning are guards Shaun Crawford Jr., Jordan Ward and Marquezes Norris along with forwards Beto Ramirez and Brandon Alvarez. The Rams play Houston Math, Science and Tech on Nov. 16. The Scarborough Spartans will look to rebound from a winless season last year when they play Houston Austin on
Private school boys St. Pius X is coming off a 9-10 campaign last season and will be looking to replace top scorer Jason Johnson, who graduated. Likely among those looking to help fill the void will be sophomore Nathan Alvarez (8.8 points per game) and junior Jackson Fazande (9.3 points/game) when the Panthers face Lutheran High North in a battle between area squads to tip off their season on Nov. 16. LHN, which starts the season ranked seventh in TAPPS 3A by the TABC, is in a similar boat in attempting to replace its top scorer after losing Marvin Robinson (28.5 points per game in 2020-21) to graduation. Edwin Preston Jr. returns as the Lions’ leading scorer from last season at 10.6 points per game. The St. Thomas Eagles are coming off yet another TAPPS playoff appearance, and their engine will likely continue to be forward Jake Pike. The 6-foot-7 junior is coming off a 2020-21 campaign in which he led St. Thomas in scoring (13 points per game), rebounds (9) and blocks (3) while earning TAPPS all-district and secondteam all-state honors.
Hundreds of dollars in merchandise Next Marmion Park concert set for Nov. 13 stolen from area Walgreens location By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
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Houston-area authorities say they are looking for a man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a convenience store in the Heights last week. The Harris County Precinct
1 Constable’s Office said deputies were called to Walgreens at 200 W. 20th St. just before 11 p.m. Oct. 30 in response to a theft earlier that day. A spokesperson for the constable’s office said the store owner told investigators an unknown man had come into the store, later taking about
$500 dollars’ worth of merchandise and walking out before police could respond to the scene. There was no physical description available for the man as of Tuesday, according to the constable’s office spokesperson.
Veteran-owned local barbershop recovering from October burglary By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A local barbershop that caters to veterans and first responders is dealing with the aftermath of a burglary and subsequent break-in attempt over the last several weeks. Valor Barbershop owner and military veteran Brock Conrad said he noticed the store’s front window smashed when he got to the shop at 2217 W. 34th St. around 9 a.m. Oct. 16, and said whoever broke in stole at least $200 as well as a gun from the shop. “It’s weird, because I never leave cash in there – I just forgot to take it out,” Conrad said. Houston Police Department spokesperson John Cannon said officers were called to the shop just before 10:30
a.m. Oct. 16, noting that the incident occurred sometime between when the shop closed at 8 p.m. the night before and when Conrad came in. Additionally, Conrad said he saw on his recently-installed security cameras that someone tried to break in again Oct. 25, but that they were unable to get in seeing as Conrad had installed bars on the windows. However, he said whoever tried to break into his shop last week got in to The Foam Store next door to Valor. Oct. 16 was the second time that Valor has been broken into, according to Conrad, with the other happening on New Year’s Eve 2019. According to Conrad, it cost at least $1,600 to fix the broken window. However, it appears he is trying to count his blessings
and put the string of thefts and attempted thefts in the rearview mirror and stay true to Valor’s mission – to provide friendly neighborhood service and honor those who have served the country and community. Valor offers heroes discounts for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, nurses and teachers. “It really could’ve been worse, man,” he said. “They really just targeted the cash, and they didn’t tear anything up. ... I feel pretty fortunate.” Cannon said there are no leads in terms of who broken into the business, though any surveillance video shared with the department will be part of the investigation. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to reach out to Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
The Music @ Marmion concert series, which began earlier this year, will continue next weekend, according to a Monday Facebook post from the Houston Heights Association. Performing will be the Texas Tycoons, who are touted as “an all-star band of the most indemand Texas musicians performing a wide
variety of Lone Star classics.” They will play from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 13 at Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Blvd. The free concert series is hosted by the Houston Heights Association and underwritten by Greenwood King Properties, which has a Heights office at 1801 Heights Blvd. Residents who attend can bring lawn chairs or blankets as well as their own drinks and snacks.