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Residents of the Woodland Heights community and surrounding neighborhoods are hoping Metro board members might consider revising a proposed change to a bus route through the neighborhood as part of the organization’s larger reimagining of its bus services. The inside of Metro’s board room was once again packed with concerned and sometimes fuming residents from across the Houston area, however the June 6 public meeting played host to many from Woodland Heights and 2100 Memorial, a mixedincome senior community with a large number of residents who rely on Metro transportation. While there is some praise for Metro’s willingness to adjust its bus services, others like Phil Teague, who penned a petition along with other Woodland Heights
residents feel more work needs to be done. “So many people are affected by the rerouting of the buses and there have been so many stating that their livelihood depends on their bus route,” Teague said. For others, like the members of the Woodland Heights Civic Association, revised bus routes mean a host of other issues. Teague saus Metro’s current proposal of continuing the #30 bus along West 11th, Pecore, Watson, Bayland and Houston Avenue would result in numerous traffic issues. Teague and other residents argue that those living along Studewood, White Oak, Taylor, Sawyer and the high-rises along Memorial Drive would be cut off from a direct route into downtown and also from a route which services the Target shopping complex at Sawyer Heights Village. The proposal would also hinder the See Buses, P. 3A
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The sounds of cheering and running shoes hitting the pavement filled the air along Heights Boulevard June 6 as the Houston Heights Association held its 30th Annual Heights Fun Run and Kids 1k. While the recent threat of rain had some fearful for race day, over a thousand runners of all ages enjoyed the event, taking home door prizes, medals and letting loose a whole lot of energy – not to mention sweat, as temperatures rose to a high of 92 degrees during the day.
Race Director Damian Ogier said the turnout ran comparable to previous years, with a lot of late sign ups likely due to concerns about the weather and recent flooding. “We’re probably looking at over 1,200 runners for this year’s event,” Ogier said. “About 150 to 175 of those are kids and we’re trying harder every year to bring the kids out running and they can bring their parents for a family event.” Ogier said part of the appeal to some of the more competitive runners is that it is a fast course. HHA is also marketing the event more online to appeal to
Photos by Jonathan Garris (Top) Youngsters received plenty of high fives on their way to the finish line at the end of the Kids 1k run at the 30th annual Heights Fun Run. (Bottom) The Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen also handed out police badge stickers to youngsters througout the morning. The Constable’s Office also provided security for the event.
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A group of Shady Acres residents say they are fed up with the accidents and speeding at the corner of West 26th Street and Bevis Street and are hoping the city will add new stop signs to create a four-way stop. While stop signs currently control traffic traveling north and south, residents say drivers continuously run these signs, leading to accidents. A stop sign going east and west would likely help alleviate this issue, residents say. Officials with the Houston Police Department had five reported minor accidents from mid-April until early June. A posting on See Click Fix drew the attention of those neighboring the intersection, including Curt Blanton. “I live right at this intersection and I hear people slamming their brakes on almost a daily basis,” Blanton said in the comment section. “A stop sign would prevent many accidents and close calls.” Shady Acres Civic Club President Nancy Wilcox said the intersection has been a troubling spot for neighbors and local drivers. “With the amount of construction going on and the amount of people who fly down West 26th Street, it has become a pretty nasty intersection,” Wilcox said. Sandy Wing and her husband Mike Wing have both been pushing hard for the city to consider establishing fourway stops at a number of intersections throughout the area. Sandy Wing said she has worked on submitting requests to the city’s 3-1-1 service for potential See Stop, P. 8A
Allen Statues a labor of love over 75 years in the making By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com If statues of Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen are erected at the City Hall entrance come this August, just in time for the 179th anniversary of Houston’s founding, Lynna Kay Shuffield and her supporters will consider their mission accomplished. That’s because the statues of Houston’s founders have been a privately funded en-
deavor, and a passion project for genealogist and city senior paralegal Shuffield ever since she stumbled on a 1939 issue of the Houston Press regarding proposed statues of the brothers. “I was doing research about my great grandfather, and I came across this,” said Shuffield, who is also the president of the local chapter 440 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The article was about how the city had run out of
money to erect two bronze statues on the terrace of City Hall, as architect Joseph Finger had intended. “There is no money left in the city hall bond fund,” Mayor Oscar Holcombe told the Press. “It has all been spent or otherwise allocated.” In 2014 the tale wasn’t much different. Although the City of Houston passed See Statues, P. 6A
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ne of the great art forms of a journalist (and we aren’t talking about some fellow with a smart phone posing with his pet poodle) is the ability to get a source to speak on the record. Whether we’re talking about newspapers, TV stations or trusted websites, the actual task of a journalist calling a stranger and begging for confirmations, denials or explanations is a difficult, though important, job. And in the hierarchy of newsgathering, which is what we try to do at The Leader, we constantly work to develop legitimate sources who will share with us so that we are able to share with you. In a job like this, you deal with all sorts. There are some supposed sources who would rather remove their earlobes with rusted fingernail clippers than actually speak with a reporter. The sad part is that these sources have titles like “Media Relations Manager” or “Public Information Officer.” What’s worse? They are paid by you and me – those dreaded tax dollars – to answer questions that have some sort of impact on the general census. As regular readers of my column likely know, I have never been one to shy away from holding public servants accountable when they aren’t, well, serving the public. It’s frustrating when bureaucrats in our city forget that they are the representation of our taxation. Every once in a while, though,
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you run across people like Alvin Wright, and you want the world (or at least our corner of Houston) to know about him. I have never sat across a table from Alvin. In fact, I have never met him face-to-face, which is probably my fault because Alvin has tried to schedule lunch a couple of times and our schedules have never synced. So who is Alvin Wright? Well, by title, he is the public information officer for the city of Houston’s Public Works and Engineering Department. By trade, I bet he answers more phone calls and emails than any other single person in the city. If you have a tree down across your street, Alvin knows. If that tree busted your storm drain, Alvin knows. If that busted storm drain caused your street to flood, Alvin knows. The guy knows about every traffic light that doesn’t work (he says PWE manages 2,500 intersections in Houston). And he knows about
Courtesy of the City of Houston Alvin Wright is the public information officer for the city of Houston’s Public Works and Engineering Department.
every light that is working that maybe shouldn’t be working, which is why I called Alvin this week. Originally, the plan for this week’s column was to answer some of the questions we all ask ourselves but never actually ask anybody. For instance, public schools have been out for almost two weeks now, and I really want to know why, when I drive to work each morning, I’m still required to drive 20 mph when the school yard to the left is nothing but a bunch of tall grass that really needs to be mowed. There isn’t a child within a mile of these schools, yet the warning lights implore us to slow the heck down, lest we be disparaged by the overly civic-minded driver in the left-hand lane. Don’t take that wrong – I slow
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to create a Texas Bullion Depository under the authority of Comptroller Glenn Hegar “at a site not yet determined.” The piggy bank would hold gold and rubies and bribes to our state bureaucrats, and would be open -- so to speak – to private citizens who wish to hide cash from the IRS and nosey relatives. The state would charge a modest fee to citizens, a nice business deal for all. Of course, the powerful bank lobby would oppose this for fear of losing banks’ income from safety deposit boxes, although it would be inconvenient to travel 45 miles outside Marfa to retrieve your treasures. As mentioned, all of this is news to most Texans, and raises even more questions. Where would this “site not yet determined” be? There is already a vault in the basement of the Capitol, complete with a huge door, but the last time I checked it had been converted into a lawmaker’s office. No doubt most of the banks in Texas would be fighting for a chance to land that load. But the bill indicates that a state depository is the way to go. We could store it in the basement of the Governor’s Mansion, but as we have seen, the place was guarded by one state trooper who had already put in a full day at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. What’s more, most of the Mansion’s video cameras didn’t work, Former Gov. Rick Perry, his wife and their entourage of DPS troopers were touring Europe, so that beautiful 159-year-old Mansion almost burned to the ground. How about putting those stacks of bullion in the Alamo, where we could visit the treasure? No, as we have noted earlier, the U.N. might confiscate all of it. Maybe build a concrete bunker, disguised as an English pub, way out in the boonies and call it Karats–inthe-Sticks. Gov. Greg Abbott and his followers are afraid the Pentagon is going to take over Texas, so we have a handy list of paranoid Texans with backyard bomb shelters which we could use as storerooms. We might take a lesson from the federal government (stop cursing). The United States Bullion Depository, located at Fort Knox in Kentucky, next to the U.S. Army’s tank base, was built in the late 1930s to hold the nation’s gold reserves, and has never been robbed. Or so we are told. Has anyone actually seen that gold? What if a
borhood Services. In the past 12 months, Public Works and Engineering has fielded 186,352 calls from residents of the city of Houston. The next closest department – Solid Waste – took 94,242 calls. In the month of May alone, Public Works received 16,366 calls (thanks flood). Solid Waste fielded 8,917, BARC took 3,709 and the Finance Department answered 433 calls, which is further evidence that none of us care about the horrific state of our city’s bank account. One other interesting statistic: From June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2015, Alvin’s department answered 46,808 calls just from our neighborhoods in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and North Houston. Why am I telling you all this, except for just the general addition to your knowledge of city functions? Here’s why: I don’t know how many times our office has called Alvin Wright asking for an answer. If we’ve called him 200 times, he’s answered 200 times. And he doesn’t just answer to get us off the phone. He answers to talk to us, to help us and, ultimately, to help you. Alvin Wright is a pro’s pro, and our city is better for him. I should take him to lunch. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com
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Banks charging a small fortune to keep ours MY BACK YARD – Just dig a big hole, dump the bars in here, cover them up, and the problem is solved. I won’t charge the state more than, say, 100K a year. What a savings for Texas. In case you missed the story, let me back up. The State of Texas has been storing its gold in a bullion depository (banks), and the banks are charging us a small fortune each year to keep it. This raises a slew of questions which we shall try to sort out and come up with a solution. First, did you even know the State of Texas had gold in any form, lots of it, totaling more than $1 billion? No one told us, and there is probably a very good reason for that, which would explain nothing. Another question: Where is our fortune? The end of the rainbow is mostly stashed in New York City banks and some “may” be stored in Delaware. May? This story gets stranger and stranger. We’ve got gold, some in banks where it may or may not be? Who’s watching the store? Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst, Republican of Brenham, that’s who. She is quoted as saying, “The state has gold, and several years ago (the University of Texas Investment Management Corp. or UTIMCO) purchased just under a billion dollars’ worth of gold.” Kolkhorst said UTIMCO in March had 5,610 gold bars in its portfolio, an investment worth $645 million, and was being charged a storage fee of $108 per bar by a bullion depository in New York City, a total cost of more than $605,000 a year. Why does UT have hundreds of millions of dollars invested in gold hidden in New York City vaults, while the school is constantly raising tuition, all the time whining to the legislature that UT needs more state money? What does a decent halfback cost these days? (Harvard came under Congressional scrutiny awhile back when it was noted tuition was $45,278 plus room and board, while the school had an endowment of $36.4 billion.) Is UT’s fortune in gold what’s really the cause of so much infighting among the regents, a chancellor or two, and presidents? UT thought it had hired an Oxford don as its president-for-the-day and was issuing all sorts of glowing press releases, when the guy stiffed Bevo and went to work at NYU. Maybe the Longhorns woldn’t give him the combination to the safe. Remember that the UT fortune is only part of the stash. Who knows how much gold generated by DPS speeding fines and confiscated pelts from poachers are also parked there? To solve this problem a bill was introduced in this session of the state legislature, and passed almost unanimously,
when school is actually in session. But as one caller to our office suggested this week, it’s a traffic mess when half the drivers are going 40 and the other half are going 20 (and this is the half that isn’t using common sense because school, as we mentioned, dismissed two weeks ago). And that’s why I called Alvin Wright this week. I figured if anybody knew the answer, he did. And he did. And, as always, he called me back immediately. Sometimes the lights are on because summer school is in session, though that’s not always the case. The real reason, Alvin said, is that principals at each school are responsible for calling Public Works and letting them know when to turn off the school traffic lights. Sometimes principals remember; sometimes they don’t. “They know how to reach us,” Alvin said. As I sought the answer to this mind-stopping question, my curiosity was piqued. How many boneheaded calls does Alvin answer each week? “I don’t know exactly,” he humbly answered. Well I found out. The city of Houston’s 3-1-1 service is designed to filter all the calls that come from you and me. Some go to Alvin’s department, others go to Solid Waste, and still others go to places like BARC Animal Rescue and Neigh-
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TV crew from “60 Minutes” finally gets permission to film our horde, the guards open the vault doors and – the room is empty? I think we can all blame Obama. No other state has its own state bullion depository, so could turn a buck by safeguarding gold from all the other states. This precludes our depository from looking like, say, a giant cactus or a longhorn. We could put up a big warning sign, but a glittering neon reading, “Don’t Mess With Texas Gold” might turn off the treasurer from Ohio. Whatever we do, it will be better than shelling out hundreds of thousands of tax dollars each year to some Manhattan moneymen to safeguard our fortune. Sen. Kolkhorst observed: “New York will hate this.” Hehehe. Senator, what’s your point? Ashby is golden at ashby2@ comcast.net
Dear Editor, I just read the story in the June 6 edition of the Leader, entitled “Changing Faces.” The writer describes the stages of gentrification as it “classically happens” in America. In the first stage, she describes how “artists and gay couples” move in. Later, the “gays,” among others, are forced out as property values escalate. I am shocked that this description made it through your editorial review and into print. Reading this article, I do not understand why “gays” are singled out in the process of gentrification. Is this a widely accepted definition of gentrification that I am not aware of ? I am not gay, nor am I a passionate defender of gay rights. By including gay people on a list among artists, elderly and working-poor, most of whom, by definition, are typically dealing with fixed or low incomes, the writer implies that all gay people are low-income, transient people. Even as one outside of the gay community, I know this is not true and the statements could be considered offensive by many. I enjoy reading the Leader to catch up on local news, and will
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to offer too! That’s what makes the world a fascinating place. Eileen Reed
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Mr. Ashby, I have been reading your columns for years and you have done lots of good ones. But this column on best places to live according to the AARP has reached a new low. You need to get out more! No one loves our Houston more than I...but something I have learned from traveling and living in other places is that there is much to appreciate in every city or town. Have you ever ice skated Lake Mendota in the winter or canoed her shores in the Spring? Have you ever walked the spectacular gardens of Downtown Buffalo in the Spring or tobaggoned one of her beautiful parks in the Winter? Etc., etc., etc. There is something called Appreciation of Difference which needs to better inform our civic life on all levels. I suggest you get out and travel and while doing so, have an attitude adjustment. Enjoy diversity more and stop being defensive about Houston and Texas. We are doing just fine and love it here. And other places have a lot
Dear Editor: Very informative and timely piece. Identity theft is sadly happening more often. However, reporting this crime to the police as well as the bank or credit card companies is not something that victims of fraud think to do. Interestingly, we just listened to a spot on talk radio about how the move to change the monetary system in Europe from paper money to other means such as credit/debit cards could become the reality in the US as well. Some countries already limit the amount of cash an individual can spend. The idea is that it could cut down on other crimes like illegal drugs and robbery. But perhaps an unintended consequence will be the increase in identity theft incidents. If so, this could and should result in a special law enforcement department to deal with these types of cases. Laura L.
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Carter & Cooley owners reflect on risk-taking, keeping the Heights ‘cool’ through resurgence By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader Few business owners understand how much the Heights has changed like Neil Sackheim, owner and founder of Carter & Cooley’s Company Delicatessen. He has seen the area shift and change over the past 30 years, and while other communities have taken on similar growth like the Heights, his home and the home for his business will always be here. “Yes, we have been approached to open a Carter & Cooley’s in all sorts of places - The Woodlands, the Memorial area, West U. - but we will not leave the Heights,” said Sackheim. “I think there is something about being oneof-a-kind that brings people back.” Sackheim was a pioneer in the resurgence of the Heights. In the late 1980s, he bought the shuttered and dilapidated Simon Lewis building on West 19th St. to restore. The structure housed Ward’s Drug Store and soda fountain from 1921, when the building was completed, to 1965, when it was shuttered. “At the time Ward’s closed, drugstores had became streamlined and antiseptic; they had ceased to be social places. When we restored the building, we retained some of the original elements that had fallen out of favor, the elements that contributed to the feeling of a gathering place. They have worked well to create our ambiance,” said Sackheim. The deli opened for business 67 years to-the-day of
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Contributed Photo Carter & Cooley’s as it appeared in 1994. The building has previously housed Ward’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain.
the opening of the building itself. “We launched on April 4, 1989, and that first day, we served more than 700 people. We have never had an off-day since,” the owner stated. Sackheim chose the name Carter & Cooley’s in honor of the founders of the Heights, Oscar Martin Carter (18421928) and Daniel Denton Cooley (1850-1933). The deli has built quite a reputation for its fresh, quality, madeto-order sandwiches. Some say the deli offers the best Reuben in Houston. Others swear by the muffaletta. No matter what, the little store has accumulated a big fan base over time. How has Sackheim achieved such success? “In the 1980s I noticed that I could not find a really good sandwich in Houston. We decided to change that. We have stayed with all the classic, the things people really like, and just made them as good as they can be or, in some cases, be even better,” he said.
Still, it was a big risk to open any business on 19th St. in the 1980s. “The first time I saw the street, I was in shock. Nearly all the businesses were boarded up,” Sackheim recalled. “We took the risk because, I did not know when it would happen, but I knew
that there were many people who wanted to live close to downtown. I knew that they wanted quality shopping and food, nice housing, and old architecture with well-done restorations. Today, that is exactly what we have in the Heights.”
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anford E. Keller Sr. and Linda S. Keller will celebrate their 51st Wedding Anniversary on June 16. They were married on June 16, 1964 at Anna Illinois United Pentecostal Church by the Pastor Bennie Jones. Stanley D. Keller, twin brother of the groom, was best man and Patricia Hinkle was the bridesmaid. They were members of the church at the time. They have two children, Sandord E. Keller Jr. and Susan E. Montez; two grandsons and two granddaughters, Alyssa Montez, Bethany Keller, Jacob Montez and Drew Keller. Sanford and Linda are members of Gospel Truth Pentecostal Church, 1624 W. 34th St., Houston, Texas 77018. Pastor Tremayne and Vicki Simoneaux, former missionaries to Africa, Quinton and Tammy Creme, Assistant Pastor Caleb and Alaine Ainsworth, Connect Pastor Sanford and Linda have been richly blessed to be members of Gospel Truth for over 33 years.
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Statues from P. 1A an art ordinance in 1999, mandating that 1.75% of qualified Capital Improvement Project monies be set aside for civic art, statues of the Allen Brothers never made the cut. Shuffield realized early that the project was not to be a publicly funded one. When she initially floated the idea to create and erect the statues, Shuffield was directed to the Houston Arts Alliance (HHA), an integration of the Houston Municipal Arts Commission and the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County. Since 2006, HAA has taken the responsibility for reviewing and recommending artwork donations to City Council. However, the HAA needed to have something tangible to look at in order to approve it, so Shuffield and the UDC set about raising the $100,000 needed for the statues. Dr. Ralph Dittman, son of the late Ruth Allen Dittman, who was a descendant of George Allen, the brother of Augustus and John Kirby Allen, kick-started the effort with a $25,000 donation. Fittingly, another came from Oscar Holcombe Crosswell, the grandson of Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Once the money started coming in, Shuffield approached Lori Betz, of the Betz Art Foundry in the Washington Avenue Arts District, about the project. With 25 years of experience and a number of commissioned projects behind her, Betz felt she was uniquely qualified for the job. “I wanted to do this project because it is a huge part of Houston history and I am a native Houstonian,” she said. “It was a lot of fun creating a period piece for a city I really love.” Part of the challenge in creating the statues is the lack of photographs of the brothers. There are only two known engravings of their heads. “I did some research into the backgrounds of the two Allen Brothers and I then submitted sketches of what I thought they should look like based on their history and personality traits,” said Betz. The process for the finished statutes started with a consultation and multiple sketches. Then Betz and her team made a small 3D “maquette” or wax figure of each sculpture After that came the armature – or welded form that supports an
oil based clay over it. Then the originals were finished out in the clay and a mold was made using silicone and plaster. From this mold emerged a ceramic “vessel” that they poured the molten bronze into. After the sections cooled, they chipped away the ceramic shell and welded the Contributed photo pieces all together. life size originals in clay, along with All that remains The their maquettes, were unveiled at a fall now is polishing the reception. statues, giving them Council actually accepts or rea patina and sealing jects art donations by Council them. “It has taken us a year to Action.” While Shuffield would have date to complete this project from the first sketches to the liked to attend the meeting final completed sculptures,” where her application was dissaid Betz. “I will be finished cussed, Glus said the meetings this week and the sculptures are not posted and open to will be on display in the found- the public, due to HAA being ry showroom until they are a 501C3 non-profit organization. There are no judges to permanently installed.” Seventy-five years in the make the recommendation, but rather community volunmaking Once Betz had the life sized teers with an understanding originals in clay, Shuffield of visual art and experience in submitted her proposal to the collections management and HAA. She said she learned a conservation, who make up lot during the application pro- the Civic Art Committee. In the case of Shuffield’s apcess. “There’s no help, you have plication all went well. It was to figure it out yourself,” said reviewed in November 2014 and recommended for accesShuffield. Although there is no fee sion into the City of Houston per se, Shuffield’s group spent Art Collection. “A request for Council Acabout $2,000 during the process, hiring an appraiser and tion is currently being genera professional photographer to ated by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and will be forshoot the statues. “The appraisal and other warded to City Council,” said requirements are necessary Glus. When asked if there was pieces of information so that a chance that the City Counthe HAA Civic Art Committee cil would elect not to accept will have the full breadth of a recommendation from the information on which to deter- Civic Art Committee, Glus mine a recommendation,” said said to his knowledge that has President and HAA CEO Jona- not happened since the incepthon Glus. “The City of Hous- tion of HAA. Shuffield has been in limbo ton is serious about its longterm commitment to care and since November but has the conservation of artwork in its signature of the city’s Director collection, so it is imperative of the General Services Dethat potential donations are partment on her application, agreeing to the placement thoughtfully considered.” Glus said that everyone who of the statues. And the UDC, wants to make an art donation Chapter 440, is just $20,000 follows the same course. “That shy of their goal - $10,000 to is because HAA does not ac- the Houston Arts Foundation cept or reject art donations,” to be held in trust for ongoing said Glus. “The HAA Civic maintenance and conservaArt Committee reviews dona- tion of the statues, and the rest tion proposals and makes a to pay a structural engineer to recommendation to the Hous- make sure installation is done ton City Council to accession correctly. “Seventy-five years and a donated art object into the City Art Collection or not. City we’re almost there,” she said.
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SUMMER BOOK SALE Friends of the Houston Library The community is welcome to the Summer Book Sale hosted by Friends of the Houston Public Library. The sale is from 4:30 p.m.9 p.m. June 11, noon-8 p.m. June 12, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13, at the Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W. 11th St. Information: http://friendsofhpl.org. 19TH STREET TENT SALE Eclectic Home Eclectic Home, 345 W. 19th St., will participate in the semi-annual 19th Street Tent Sale from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13. Sale merchandise is limited to scratch-
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THE MYSTIC PATH Live In Wellness Event The wellness event, held from noon-4 p.m. June 13, will feature foot reflexology by The Foot Goddess, NinjaCat Tarot Card Reading for $25, complimentary trigger point work by Eular Cardoso Neuromuscular Therapy, Gritman essential oils, NYR Organics, TIC Jewelry Designs, and Consciousness of Well Being. The Mystic Path is located at 4001 N. Shepherd Dr., Ste. 208. Information: http://kellycontello.com, 713-530-8199. COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host the Telstars (Country, Polka and Variety), from 8 p.m.11:30 p.m. June 13. The cost is $15 per person. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.
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Vacation Bible School Preview at Lazybrook Baptist The Vacation Bible School Preview Party at Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 W. 18th St., will be from 5-7 p.m. June 14. There will be games, snacks, and a petting zoo. Free admission. Registration for Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., July 13-17. The school is open to children who have completed Kindergarten to 5th grade. Call 713-864-1470 for information. Candlelight Church of Christ announces 45th anniversary Candlelight Church of Christ, 4215 Watonga, announces its 45th Anniversary. On June 14, 1970, 16 families met at Oak Forest Elementary School to establish the Can-
dlelight Church of Christ. In 1971, property was purchased on Watonga for a future building site. Ground breaking became a reality on May 7, 1972. The church survived despite a 2005 fire that completely destroyed the auditorium. The community will celebrate at 9 a.m. June 14. Call 713-206-6843 for information. Annual games party and luncheon at Christ the King The Annual Games Party and Luncheon hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Christ the King #1750 is from 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. June 16, at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 607 E. Whitney Dr. Barbecue chicken and sausage with all the trimmings including drink and dessert catered by Mikeska’s will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 713462-6777 or 713-695-0442. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended. Bring cards, dominoes or games. There will be a raffle, silent auction and door prizes. For information, call 713864-4490 or 713-854-2321. Icon Art Tour at All Saints All Saints Catholic Community, 215 E. 10th St., is showcasing icon artwork “Saints of Our Times,� saints canonized by St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII as well as portrayals of the Holy Trinity and the Annunciation. Msgr. Adam McClosky, commissioned the work from
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From the Pews. Missionary presentation at St. Stephen’s All are welcome to attend a presentation by missionary representatives to the Upper Javier Mission in the Philippines, June 14, at 9:40 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend the VIPs luncheon Thursday, June 18, in the fellowship hall. Games begin at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment and lunch follow at 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. RSVP to Barbara at 713-686-6116 by June 16. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org.
FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST YMCA Men’s Scripture Sharing Group The YMCA Men’s Scripture Sharing Group will be hosting the 13th Annual Father’s Day Breakfast at 7 a.m. June 18, at the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. : 713-869-3378.
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AMPUTEE SUPPORT CIRCLE Memorial Hermann Northwest Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, 1635 North Loop West, hosts this meeting on the second Friday of each month in the South Tower Classroom B. The meeting provides resources and an opportunity for amputees to share their experience with others. There is a guest speaker, snacks and door prizes. The next meeting is from 1-2:30 p.m. June 12. Information: 832-304-3574.
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GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4040 Watonga • 713-688-5227 Reverend John Cain, Pastor Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:15 a.m. Preschool Program • Mon. - Fri. 9-2 p.m. www.gethsemanelutheran.org
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n impacted tooth is one that has not erupted or has only partially erupted through the gum tissue. More often than not, the honors go to “wisdom teeth.� These third molars generally erupt during the teen years. They often grow forward and push against the adjacent molars causing pain and tissue discomfort. Aside from possibly damaging other teeth, impacted third molars can cause other problems. A cyst can grow, possibly unnoticed, and damage adjacent teeth, the jaw bone and nerves. If a third molar is only partially erupted, it can be impossible to clean which can then lead to a painful cavity on itself or the adjacent tooth. Your dentist can study x-rays of the teeth and jaws, and can frequently tell by the teen years if the wisdom teeth are going to be impacted. At this stage, the wisdom teeth are less complicated to remove and healing is generally faster. Unfortunately, impacted teeth can be “dormant� for years, but then cause trouble and pain at an unexpected or inconvenient time. That’s why most dentists recommend x-rays and evaluation of potential problems. Removal of impacted teeth can be considered preventive dentistry.
Prepared as a public service to promote better dental health. From the ofďŹ ce of: Chase Baker, D.D.S., 3515 Ella Blvd., 713-682-4406.
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aving vitality is about having a zest or enthusiasm for life. It is being fully alive and engaged with life. A person with vitality enjoys life and does things because he or she wants to, not because they have to. If we have lost touch with what we love to do, we should think about what we loved doing as a child and try to reconnect with that. Sometimes just taking a walk through the woods or riding a bike can be revitalizing. Being outside, especially in nice weather, is almost always energizing. Many people find that doing something vigorous in the morning such taking a walk or exercising gives them increased energy throughout the entire day. To feel truly vital, we need to get adequate rest and fuel our bodies with healthy food. We should remember that the word “vitality� comes from the Latin word “vita� meaning life, so ultimately those things which are healthy and life-enhancing should give us added vitality, whereas unhealthy habits tend to sap our vitality. Finally, we should remember that we are more than just physical beings; our spiritual sides must be nourished. We should not forget to engage in spiritual exercises and to reconnect with the ultimate source of our being, namely, God. But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.� New K.J.V. Matthew 4:4
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SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Texas Private Nonprofit Organizations For The Leader Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas following President Obama’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began May 4, announced Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PNPs that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. SBA disaster assistance is now available in Cooke, Gaines, Grimes, Harris, Hays, Navarro and Van Zandt counties. “PNP organizations should contact Eric Kuntz at (512) 486-6446 or online at http:// www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/index.htm to obtain information about applicant briefings,� said Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. “At the briefings, PNP representatives will need to provide information about their organization,� continued Garfield. FEMA will use that information to determine if the PNP provides an “essential governmental service� and is a “critical facility� as defined by law. If so, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance grant for their eligible costs. If not, FEMA may refer the PNP to SBA for disaster loan assistance. SBA may lend PNPs up to $2 million to
repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. For certain private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help with meeting working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the nonprofit suffered any property damage. The interest rate is 2.625 percent with terms up to 30 years. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is July 28, 2015. The deadline to return economic injury applications is February 29, 2016. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster.
Run from P. 1A neighborhood.� Among some of the bigger sponsorships for the event, Kroger supplied water and prizes. Boulevard Realty, Circa Realty, Studio Fitness and Texas Children’s Pediatrics were also instrumental in putting the event together. Residents could enjoy a food truck from PDQ, a new restaurant business opening up in Houston in which focuses on fresh foods made to order. Mark Williamson, president of the HHA, said he was pleased with the turnout
and attributed it to the good weather as other events may have been rained out in recent weeks. “Although there have been some minor changes here and there, this race is tried and true,� Williamson said. “We’re grateful for all of the support we’ve received for this event and for the HHA.� For more information about the HHA and race results, visit www.houstonheights.org.
5k Run Top Winners Female Open Winners First: Lauren Smith, 24, Lake Jackson, TX Male Open Winners First: Lane Boyer, 25, Houston Female Master Winners First: Katrina Stilwell, 44, Houston Male Master Winners First: Sean Wade, 49, Houston
Stop from P. 1A traffic analysis at West 26th and Bevis, along with others like West 26th and Beall, West 24th and Beall and West 24th and Bevis. Unfortunately, Wing said the city never followed up on their requests; however residents did voice their concerns with traffic from construction directly to Mayor Annise Parker when she visited the neighborhood late last year. “On West 26th Street alone there are two major construction sites,� Wing said. “What’s supposed to happen is if there is a big increase in population,
there should be a traffic study to show the impact of those additional homes and what it’s going to do to the number of vehicles in the area.� Ultimately, Wing feels there is a lack of communication between zoning organizations and the city’s Traffic Operations Division, particularly in pinpointing when there are multiple construction sites flagged in a short distance in a densely populated area, which Parker spoke about during the community meeting. Ultimately, the post on See Click Fix has since been
referred to Houston 3-1-1; however Wing said she would hope the city would continue supporting the area by taking a closer look at the amount of growth and permitting. “I would love to see them take a breath and slow down a bit on those construction permits and make sure we don’t end up with major issues with parking,� Wing said. “We have these three story townhomes and communities neighbor one another so tightly and it seems like builders aren’t taking that into account, even with the included garages.�
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Did someone Don’t ArtmissValet Pop Shop Summer Festival this weekend say Sangria? By Mitch Cohen
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There is one group of artisans that fascinates me, and yet has always remained a mystery. Modern day crafter or indie artists, the do-it-yourself types. Not country craft, but new, hip and modern, they are just ahead of the trends. They are the reason Etsy and other online shopping sites blew up in the past ten years. They can turn anything into art, and make everything wearable, they remind us of our roots, and don’t let us forget how to make things. From leather earrings to men’s aftershave. Old school is new again, and craft is art. The only mystery for entrepreneur Brittany Bly was how to get her work out there and in 2012 she had an idea, which in my opinion gave an entire niche art form a home. She founded Pop Shop America, and this weekend, she brings together the culmination of all her ideas at the Pop Shop Summer Festival. Pop Shop America includes curated events, DIY & craft workshops, an online boutique that showcases handmade & vintage fashion, art, and indie products. At this weekend’s indoor festival, Bly pulls all these elements together under one roof for her twice a year event.
Houston Events & Catering •Nicolas Arteaga & Manuel Hernandez – River Oaks Country Club •Hal Brock – @theFlavorist •Adele Corrigan & Judith Piotrowksi – 13 Celsius, Weights + Measures •Allison Jarrett – Harold’s Restaurant | Bar | Terrace Proceeds from the event benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC). You can grab tickets online at www.wowcharities.org/ events-happy-hours/2015sangria-throwdown/ Online sales end Friday! Have a tip for Thirsty Explorer? Email christina@theleadernews.com and follow on Twitter @ThirstyExplorer
Leader Nibbles Little Bitty Burger Barn distresses neighbors with faulty For Sale sign By Christina Martinez
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A neighbor in the OFHA Facebook community created quite a stir this week, posting that the Pinemont burger joint was now For Sale. It wasn’t long after when other neighbors gave their commentary on why Little Bitty Burger Barn closed. Some good. Some, not so good and even a few suggestions of what could potentially replace the neighborhood eatery. “Hugs and donuts #2???,” one commenter wrote. While the replacement suggestions came in, staff at Little Bitty Burger Barn were completely unaware of the post. Partner Vladimir Portillo said they put out the sign recently, unaware of the “For Sale” suggestion on the back. Drivers driving West would see their information on IBBB, however drivers driving East would see a For Sale sign, with contact information. Definitely a faulty and misleading sign. Portillo agreed that the sign was misleading and they would eventually replace it or give it a fresh coat of paint. Little Bitty Burger Barn is still open Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., at 5503 Pinemont Dr.
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Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet.com.
Where are you from and did you study art? I’ve lived in Houston since I was a little kid. Some say that makes me from here and other people would say no way! But I feel like a Houstonian. I went to UH and got my BA in Art History with a minor in studio. I was the only art history student that spent more time with painters than in the library. I was always interested in contemporary art, installation, alternative-folk art and performance and I’ve always been a maker myself. I use the concepts I studied then in my day to day work now. I’m one of those lucky people that’s actually using my art degree.
two is Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness, at 2802 White Oak Dr. A big At the top, Rita’s green Rita’s new sign at 2802 sign now White Oak Dr. hangs next Above, Pho Binh’s to Public new sign at 2916 H o u s e . White Oak Dr. The new Heights location offers a variety of sweet treats from Italian Ice to old fashion custard. For now, they are counting down the days to deliciousness. Just on the other side of Rita’s, Pho Binh also hung their sign, located at 2916 White Oak Dr. Photos have surfaced online of sneak peeks into the Vietnamese restaurant and from the looks of it, it seems like we aren’t far from delicious bowls of pha.
What came before Pop Shop America? Were you doing other shows etc? Why did you start Pop Shop America? I hosted art events at galleries and had a fancy job hosting events at the MFAH. It wasn’t until I worked for a music festival that I had my a-ha moment with Pop Shop. I had an Etsy shop and knew I wanted to make things for a living but didn’t have a way to interact or meet new audiences in person. The only event was the original First
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There have been several questions about the standing of Frida’s on Ella Blvd. The restaurant has unfortunately closed. Owners announced this on May 7. The owners were not available for comment if they planned to relocate. Have a tip? Email christina@ theleadernews.com
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Saturday Arts Market. But for us vintage, indie, cutesy products there wasn’t anything! So I just decided to do it myself. It was a leap of faith, to think that other people cared about shopping local and handmade goods. I’ve been exceedingly lucky to find that there’s a whole wide world of people who are interested in visual art beyond walls and healthy, clean, and locally made products. Do see it expanding more? As far as what’s next for us, we’ve been teaching really fun craft workshops at TX/RX Labs, a makerspace on the East End of Downtown. We’ve also been teaching a lot of workshops at the Houston Public Libraries. In 2016, I’ll be a part of Craftcation, a Maker Conference in California. We’re always writing more and adding new items to the online shop. Oh and we’re making more DIY Videos this summer!
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What is your favorite thing about running shows? I want to help other makers and small businesses succeed. I want to show Pop Shop attendees that DIY can be fun and that Houston has a vibrant community of visual art and design. I want to inspire people to be producers as well as consumers. And by running this festival, I get to be a part of something bigger than myself. Pop Shop Houston will be at Silver Street Studios this weekend for the last event of the season. Pop Shop Summer Festival will feature over 90 Houston-based artists, small businesses and makers of unique design goods. In addition there will be a live mural by Up Art Studios, life size sculptures by Jon Clark, murals by Nicky Davis, open artist studios at Silver Street Studios, Dj Ceeplus Bad Knives, No Fun, and FREDster, and food tastings by local eateries like Whole Foods, Topo Chico, Pistolero’s, cool tech proj-
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Weather resistant.
Unscented Insect Repellent Spray
601514
6 oz. 733031
12
$
Made in Houston, TX
LED Cyber Light Flashlight
Cold Smokey Ice Bucket Perfect for 12 cans or bottles with ice to keep cold. Bottle opener attached to handle. 801279
20
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MADE IN TEXAS
True Spot Reflector system gives off 1,000' beam of light. Includes 4 AA cell batteries. 800371