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Photo by Michael Sudhalter Former St. Pius X standout Kohl Stewart at his press conference in 2013 after the Minnesota Twins took him 4th overall in the First Year Player Draft. Stewart made his MLB debut Aug. 12, and pitched against the Astros in Houston Sept. 4.
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Competitor. Grinder. That’s how former teammates and coaches alike all describe former St. Pius X pitcher Kohl Stewart, who has recently joined Los Angeles Angels reliever Justin Anderson as former Panthers stars putting the school on the map on baseball’s biggest stage, one pitch at a time. The Minnesota Twins selected the former St. Pius X standout 4th overall in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, culminating a whirlwind life that, while it came at him like a blur, is more of the same for a kid driven by an intense competitive fire. Stewart made his MLB debut Aug. 12 against the Detroit Tigers.
despite not having played a down of competitive football in almost a decade – at St. Pius X Athletic Director Jason Kimball’s urging. He would go on to star as a quarterback at the perennial powerhouse, drawing interest from Kevin Sumlin and Texas A&M, who offered him a scholarship immediately following a nationally-televised game his sophomore season in 2011. All the while, however, he was also starring on the mound for the Panthers, and was a twosport All-American in football and Photo by Michael Sudhalter baseball. Stewart receives his medal at the TAPPS Baseball scouts began to fill the state tournament in 2013. seats at Stewart’s games during his junior year, and by his senior Familiar chaos After trying his hand at seem- year, more than a dozen scouts ingly every sport with a ball growing up, Stewart joined the football See Stewart P. 6A team as a freshman at St. Pius X –
LHN standout gives commitment to UNT By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com One the local area’s football stars appears to be spoken for. Last week, reports came out that Lutheran High North star defensive end Jimmy Walker announced his intent to sign with the North Texas Mean Green and head coach Seth Littrell. The Lions’ senior two-way weapon also held offers from Tulane, New Mexico, and UTSan Antonio as a defensive end before deciding to join the Mean Green. He was rated as a threestar prospect by 247Sports and a member of VYPE’s All-Houston Area Private School Team follow-
ing the 2017 season. Walker, a 6’3”, 255-pound senior who has displayed a wideranging skill set during his time at LHN, played on both the offensive and defensive lines during his freshman and sophomore seasons before transitioning to a tight end and flex receiver in 2017. In 2018, he has added another skill to the toolbox – in addition to helping on the line as a defensive end, he has also taken over the reins as the team’s quarterback. However, North Texas has recruited Walker as a defensive See Walker P. 6A
Photo courtesy of Nathan Robbins (Twitter) Lutheran High North defensive end Jimmy Walker recently committed to continue his journey at the University of North Texas.
This week Emily Guyre was introduced at the Houston Heights Association’s general meeting as the first ever executive director of that organization. Guyre was chosen out of 450 candidates for the position and says she feels most fortunate to land a job that comprises all the things that she is interested in. “It’s working with neighbors and volunteers, it’s planning for the future, it is fundraising and events,” said Contributed photo Emily Guyre is the new Guyre. “I’ve executive director of the been onboard HHA. for a week and it has been very fulfilling.” Guyre is a third generation Houstonian who has called the Heights home for 16 years. She founded Learn Local for Hogg Middle School, a non-profit to encourage the local community to invest in their neighborhood school and most recently served as the parent engagement coordinator at Hogg. She has a degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M and also has a background in pharmaceutical sales. She says that she’s compared her new job at HHA to the bio-chemistry class she took her senior year at A&M. “It was one of the hardest classes I took in college but I couldn’t wait to get there because every path I’d travelled led me to that point,” she said. “The executive director position is like that too. It involves the things I already know and what I want to learn about. I feel confident tackling the tasks ahead.” HHA President Bill Baldwin said that the caliber of candidates for the job was high but that Guyre was a standout. “We were all floored by Emily’s unique capacity for both vision and execution,” said Baldwin. “The way she was able to articulate and tackle her objective at Hogg without any clear precedent or mandate is the definition of a visionary leader. But someone who can then roll up her sleeves and get the entire job done from concept to technical minutiae, that is rare. In creating the role, we toiled over whether the job description was too expansive, but we sought to demand the best for this generation and generations of Heights residents to come. It clearly paid off, since Emily is a global thinker with an equally expansive skill set.” Guyre is the third paid employee who has been added to the HHA roster after its Business Manager Lauriel Hindman and Property Manager Greg Campbell. She has hit the ground running, already networking with local business owners and spending the weekend shoveling mulch See Guyre P. 7A
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Time to clean house and turn down the volumes THE OFFICE – “Out, Truman Capote. You’ve been leaching off the jet set too long, not to mention clogging up my bookshelves.” Capote frowns, then starts to cry. “You silly savage, you break my heart.” I turn to a white-bearded guy, arm wrestling with Shakespeare. “You, too, Hemingway. Everyone is getting bored with your macho shtick.” Hemingway slaps me across the face. “You probably drink white wine, you wussy. A real man only drinks red wine, and fishes with other real men who only drink red wine.” Shakespeare sighs, “Put me on shelf 2-B, or maybe not.” I look at all of them, lined up in rows, stacked on the floor, and there are more where they came from, in boxes in the garage. I have moved to a new office and don’t have the numbers of bookshelves I had in my former digs. It’s time to clean house. But these are my old friends, some have been around for years, and I never got around to reading them. When I get new books, I stack them on my desk in hopes that I will absorb them by osmosis. Others I start but never get around to finishing. I began “Fifty Shades of Grey” but only read 25 of them. I shall keep my copy of “Autobiography of the Unknown Soldier” even though the pages are blank.
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You may have this problem, too. You keep getting books – gifts or bought – with the firm intention of reading them, but never do, so they pile up. Occasionally I shall come across some editor or author who said, “I re-read that book and ….” Re-read? How much time does a person have to read a book the second time? Maybe a lighthouse keeper or a shepherd would have hours of down time. Winston Churchill once said that after his death he was going to spend the first millennium just painting. I would spend it just reading. I have read Churchill’s six-volume “History of the English Speaking People,” so I should embark on his six-volume “Second World War,” to find out who won. Actually, maybe I should begin with its prequel, “First World War.” All of this is not to say that I
don’t read books, it’s just that they print them faster than I can read them. Also, my lips get tired. I love books, and for that reason I could never work in a book store. Some customer would come to me asking, “Where can I find ‘The Wit and Wisdom of Dick Cheney’?” I would look up from some tome and say, with annoyance, “Find it yourself, Dude. Can’t you see I’m busy?” Speaking of bookstores, you walk into a Barnes & Noble and see row upon row, aisle after aisle, of books. Each one was selected by a publisher to print. We can only wonder how many never made the cut. (The New York Times reviews about 3 percent of the books it receives.) This brings us to a danger of book writing. The author hands you a pile of papers and says, “I’ve been working on this for years. Tell me what you really think of it.” Don’t. Once a friend was in a hospital and mentioned to a nurse that he had a friend in journalism, me. She gave him her autobiography, “Thirty Years of Emptying Bedpans” or some such title, and told him to send it me to for a review. It was awful, and I gingerly wrote her saying so. She sent back an angry letter ending with, “Something must be wrong!” There was, indeed, something wrong. Her
Neighbors: White Horse Academy of Martial Arts finds a new home By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com
Happy anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Marie Pepper who celebrated their 58thwedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 2. The Peppers, lifelong residents of Oak Forest and Forest Pines until recently, were married at Heights Presbyterian Church on Sept. 2, 1960. Larry, a graduate of Reagan High School, married Marie Emanuel, who grew up in Donna, Texas. Their daughter, Lori, who was graduated from Scarborough H.S. in 1982, is married to Doug Lancaster and they have a 23 year old son, DJ, who is a senior at Clemson University. Lordy, lordy, look who’s 60! Buster Pendley of Sunset Heights blew out 60 candles on Sept. 4, his special day. Happy birthday, Buster! One of our community’s beloved organizations, White Horse Academy of Martial Arts (“WHAMA”) has a brand new home. Located in the Houston Heights on 11th Street for 21 of its 26 years, hundreds of students have walked through WHAMA’s doors and learned a new level of confidence and self-discipline. Aug. 30 was
the last day Master Barbara Dickens and her team of dedicated instructors taught classes on 11th Street and Tuesday, Sept. 4, was a day of celebration and renewal as the team opened the new location at 5608-A Pinemont near Antoine Drive. Master Dickens said, “Over the years we’ve promoted 54 black belts, and I’m so pleased to say Jesse Flores, a senior in high school, and his brother Jacob Flores, a sophomore, who have each been training since they were 4, are now teaching!” Other instructors are Dickens’ husband Curtis Dickens, Joseph Coym, and the Dickens’ grandson, Eric Bounds. Bounds has continued WHAMA’s outreach program in area schools and teaches students in after school programs. “Our new location is a recently renovated building which is set up beautifully and Ray Sorsby, owner of Aztec Rental and our new landlord, went above and beyond to help us settle in.” Dickens shared. Dickens maintains, “You are never too old to learn something new – and we take all ages! People ask what age a
child should be to start learning or taking classes, and even a 3 year old can benefit from martial arts instruction – there is no formal beginning age. One student who is 4 years old now has been attending classes at the school since she was 2! We encourage families to learn together, as well.” Dickens, WHAMA’s instructors both past and present, family, students and friends were deeply saddened to say goodbye to Master Stan Campbellin June of this year. When Dickens opened White Horse, Mr. Campbell was her support and her second. “He was a vital part of WHAMA all the way through – not just as an instructor, but as a friend. He’s always been with the school – whether teaching or making decisions – since 1992, and he had been with us ever since. We have a commemorative wall at the school.” In celebration of its new home, White Horse Academy of Martial Arts is offering a free uniform with new student registration for the month of September. For more information, email Master Barbara Dickens at whama@swbell. net.
book. Since my collection of volumes came in many boxes, they were all jumbled up as to subject. In my old office I had them generally sorted according to subject: World history, Texanna, fiction, mysteries, Guttenberg Bibles and coloring. Now, mixed in with them, are my wife’s cookbooks: “Oak Leaf Porridge,” “Kale Made Edible” and “Aggie Armadillo – Possum on the Half Shell.” Sorting them out and putting them in the correct stacks brings another problem. I inherited a beautiful stack of old bookshelves from my wife’s grandfather, but they were apparently built by Amish in the 16th century when books were small. The shelf spaces are about 6 inches high. Today’s books are generally about 18-inches high. So many of my books have to lie on their sides. This makes it hard to read the titles unless I lie down. Back to weeding out my collection, including “Weeding Out Books Made Fun.” “OK, Mickey Spillane, time to leave.” He takes out a deck of Luckies as the rain falls on the dirty windows and the hotel neon sign across the street blinks its garish red. Then the door opens and she walks in. Somehow I received a few bodice rippers. “Out,” I say.
“Time to go, ‘Lust on the Linoleum.’” Heather looks at Lance, her well-endowed chest heaving with desire. She purrs: “Don’t say anything, just hold me.” Lance grabs his claymore just as Capt. Drano leaps across the mizzenmast, shouting: “That pretty bit of fluff is mine, orphaned and abandoned Third Duke of Ellington who is the rightful heir to Castle Pawn.” I don’t even have a mizzenmast. It must be mizzen. Who’s next? “History of Hangnails -- The Early Years.” Where did that come from? Do you ever go through your library and discover books you never knew you had, nor want to? Here’s another: “My Life Adrift, the Story of the Unsinkable III.” And: “An Objective History of the Civil War From the Southern Point of View.” Some of these are coffee table books – large volumes of colorful photographs which no one will ever read. “Big Pictures of Things,” “Lots of Photographs of Cute Kittens” and, of course, “Books You Really Don’t Need -- Confessions of a Coffee Table Bookseller.” Well, I am getting nowhere fast. Would you like some books, and find my mizzenmast?
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Stewart from P. 1A attended each start. During Stewart’s senior year in 2013, the right-hander sported a 0.18 ERA in 40 innings. He punched out 59 batters while walking just 16 and allowing opponents a paltry .099 batting average against him. “It was chaotic and exciting the same time,� his mom Lisa Stewart said. “Every team was making home visits, and all the while he’s trying to finish high school, do homework, go to practice and play football games. There was a lot of chaos, but it was good chaos.� But seeing as Kohl is the third of the seven kids in his busy family that always seemed to be be bustling with the next big thing, it was simply a way of life – what with a sister (Kelly) soon to commit to play volleyball at Auburn, a brother (Kade) with golf aspirations, and athletes all around the family at the time. On marched a member of St. Pius X’s de facto first family of athletes, unfazed. “I’m trying not to pay too much attention to the atmosphere. All of the scouts present doesn’t change how I play,� Stewart told The Leader in 2013. “I just go out and have fun.� “The discipline he has to be successful is really above and beyond, but you wouldn’t know that if you didn’t know him off the field,� said Kenneth Danna, Stewart’s former teammate at St. Pius X. “A lot of the guys in our same class didn’t really have the same idea and confidence about where we wanted to be. He knew what his goal was the whole time, and he set his mind to it early.� Following the standout senior campaign on the diamond, Stewart was all poised to hear his name called – but the baseball gods apparently decided to have a little fun on draft night. That night in 2013, a massive storm swept through the family’s home in Tomball, knocking out the family’s satellite. More than 150 people were sent scrambling after the picture went out – immediately before the 4th selection was to be announced – to capture a potentially monumental moment. Not a single T.V. in the house was working. Everyone had to pull out their phones and open the MLB At-Bat app. So, throngs of friends and family wound up watching then-commissioner Bud Selig announce Minnesota’s selection of the St. Pius X standout huddled like sardines around inches-wide screens. Then by the time the 5th pick was announced, picture had returned – though the family barely noticed in the
aftermath of a dream come true as they popped bottles and cheered for their hometown star. “It’s a fun story to tell, even though at the time we were in total chaos trying to figure out how we’d get the T.V. back on,� Lisa remembered with a laugh. “While he was on the phone with them and they were telling him what was about to happen, we watched it happen.� Steady grind rewarded From the outset, Kimball said there was this competitive fire ingrained in Stewart, an undying thirst to better himself – a quality that has served him well since that fateful selection. For a highschool senior stepping away from a sure-fire scholarship to Texas A&M (as Stewart did when Minnesota selected him in 2013), the grind of minor leagues could easily wear on even the most evenkeeled prospect. But those who have followed Stewart’s ascent remain unsurprised by the results. “He’s a competitive person by nature, and always wants to challenge himself against the best. The minor leagues are a process – but throughout that process he was pushing himself to always reach that next level attainable,� Kimball said. “I wouldn’t say it’s been a struggle, because he loves to play the game, but he was definitely hoping to put it some work and see it pay off, and he’s been a huge benficiary of that right now.� “I think his maturity helped keep his eyes fixed on goal despite those long bus rides and the grind that the minor league system can have [on a player], kept him in balance and kept him in tune with the task at hand,� Danna added. “[In his mind], it was just another step along the way, another aspect of reaching his ultimate goal to be where he is right now.� Family affair Lisa says the Stewarts have always been a closeknit family, supporting each of their siblings and children in their endeavors, sharing blood, sweat and tears in some cases – a bond which made the moment of Kohl’s MLB call-up that much sweeter. “My husband and I were actually with him when that happened, when he got that call from the manager,� she said, noting the couple had flown up to Rochester, N.Y. (home of the Twins’ TripleA team) to watch Kohl pitch in his scheduled start that night. “We were at breakast when the call came, and it was just so amazing.� Lisa said Kohl then took
Walker from P. 1A end, where he was a firstteam all-district selection and named the top defensive lineman in the league following the 2017 season. LHN Head Coach Nathan Robbins said the Mean Green is receiving not only an exceptional player, but someone who can easily take on any role the Littrell asks him to, both on and off the field. “Jimmy’s exceptional talent placed him in a position of leadership early on in his
high school career. I know his lessons of leadership have been numerous because of the ample opportunities a small school provides,� Robbins said. “I believe Jimmy’s early call to leadership at Lutheran High North created opportunity to increase the leadership tools he possesses. Jimmy will be able to apply all of his leadership skills at the collegiate level to have a great impact with his new team, the UNT Mean Green.�
the time to FaceTime each individual sibling about the call-up, while she and her husband scrambled to make arrangements for family and friends to fly in for his MLB debut in Detroit Aug. 12. Dream homecoming A few weeks later, as a series loomed Sept. 3-5 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, less than 10 miles from St. Pius X, everyone wondered if Kohl would get the chance to pitch in his hometown – and the night of Sept. 4, it came to fruition. As he meandered down the tunnel in the visitors’ clubhouse before the game, Lisa said her son spoke of security guards giving him fist bumps and “welcome home� greetings. Then, as he jogged in from the Twins’ bullpen, blonde locks flowing out from beneath his cap, Imagine Dragons’ “On Top of the World,� blared out through Minute Maid Park’s speakers – a special moment directed at Stewart’s homecoming. “Everybody was just so thrilled and happy for him,� she said. “It was so full of joy that night. The Astros
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The calendar. HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS The First Christian Church Join members of The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs at their first meeting of the year at 10 a.m. Sept. 14, at The First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Blvd. Jim Blackburn will speak on the topic of Neutralizing Our Individual Carbon Footprints. Blackburn is a professor at Rice University and an Environmental Lawyer. There will also be a plant sale. Entry is free and refreshments will be available. Information: Houstonfederationgardenclubs.org.
Sunday matinees. Reservations strongly encouraged. Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org.
FALL BOOK SALE Friends of the Houston Public Library The Friends of the Houston Public Library will have a large selection of books for sale at bargain prices. All items will be $3 or less. Children and adult books will be available in popular categories. The sale will also include vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs, audio books and vintage maps. The sale will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, at Hogg Middle School, 1100 Merrill St. Information: friendsofhpl.org, 832-393-1466. RIPCORD Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia presents Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire. Set at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility in suburban New Jersey, the show follows the infuriatingly chipper Marilyn and the cantankerous Abbey as they are forced to share the same room. The show opens Sept. 14, and runs through Oct. 13, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 only) at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 students and seniors, and $16
LIBRARY ORIENTATION Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research In Clayton Library’s monthly orientation, the process of research and discovery in the beginning steps of a family history project will be examined. Following the introduction, examine the resources available. The libary is located at 5300 Caroline St. The orientation is from 10:15-11:30 a.m. Sept. 15. Information: 832393-2600, www.houstonlibrary. org/clayton. POP UP GALLERY Arka Art and Franquiz Art Meet and mingle with the artists while enjoying wine and light refreshments from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 15, at Arka Art, 4715 Main St. The gallery now promotes more than 10 artists from the Houston area. RSVP at www. facebook.com/events/47775584 9407373/. OLDIE & GOODIE CLASSIC CAR SHOW Adolf Hoepfl Come out to the 9th Annual Oldie & Goodie Classic Car Show, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 16, at Adolf Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. The event is free to the community and there will be music, food and fun for the whole family. Participants will receive food and T-shirt. Registration is $20 if paid in advance, and $25 the day of the event. Registration is at 12:30 p.m., followed by the 1 p.m. show. Proceeds benefit Battleship Texas Foundation. Information: kathryn@adolfhoepfl.com, 713695-5071. GHACC ANNUAL GALA
Guyre, from P. 1A Junior League of Houston This year’s event will be held at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Sept. 21. Back again is the ever-popular wine pull, a live and silent auction, dancing, and a casino. The pre-gala reception is 6:30 p.m. Call or visit the website to purchase seats or a table or for silent auction donations. Information: heightschamber.org, 713-8616735.
at no charge. The civic club will also be offering Security surveys and By-Law update voting. To volunteer or for information, contact the civic club at info@ shepherdforest.org. WINE DINNER Rainbow Lodge The vision of Houstonian Dr. Madaiah Revana, Revana Family Vineyards is comprised of four remarkable brands: Revana, Alexana, Sitar and Corazon del Sol. Unique sites enriched by the highest quality vineyard management serve as the backbone for wines of depth and undeniable finesse. Working with some of the top winemakers in the world, Dr. Revana strives to craft wines of distinction. The cost is $149+. Rainbow Lodge is located at 2011 Ella Blvd. Information: 713-8618666, marc.borel@rainbowlodge.com.
NEUROPATHY ALLIANCE OF TEXAS SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Anissa Hunter is a Houstonbased holistic practitioner, committed to helping clients obtain a balanced life. She began her own therapeutic journey 14 years ago while on active military duty. After sustaining a severe injury, she realized that pain medication was not going to heal her. The meeting is from 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 22, at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr. Information: info@ neuropathyalliancetx.org, 512553-9130.
THE CEILING CAN’T HOLD US GALA Friends For Life Friends For Life announces ‘The Ceiling Can’t Hold Us’ annual gala, Friday, Oct. 12, at Silver Street Studios to celebrate 16 years of breaking through barriers to a better community. The gala will celebrate accomplishments with entertainment, silent auction, catering by chef David Cordúa, an open bar, Houston’s own ‘Maggie in the Mornings’ as emcee, and some very special VIP dogs. Information: friends4life. org/gala.
SHEPHERD FOREST CIVIC CLUB PICNIC Stonecrest Park The 30th annual Shepherd Forest Civic Club will be held at Stonecrest Park from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 23. Residents are encouraged to bring their family, neighbors, and a lawn chair and help the SFCC celebrate 30 years of neighborhood unity. There will be food, a petting zoo, a singing cowboy, antique cars, pet adoptions, children’s games, Houston Rodeo mascot “Howdy”, firetruck, and more. In addition, all homeowners in Section 1 & 2 who have not done so will have an opportunity to sign the amended Deed Restrictions before a notary
HEIGHTS ROTARY BOOK SALE Heights Neighborhood Library The community is welcome to come out to the annual Heights Rotary Book Sale, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The sale will be at Heights Neighborhood Library, 1302 Heights Blvd.
From the Pews. Voter registration at Hope Episcopal Church Hope Episcopal Church, located at 1613 W. 43rd St., will hold voter registration from 10 a.m.-noon and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 18. Call 713-681-6422 for information. Core Strengths worship series at St. Stephen’s The worship series, “Core Strengths,” continues this Sunday, Sept. 16, focusing on the core value, “God is in our neighborhood and not just in our building.” All are welcome to attend the monthly gathering following the 11 a.m. service at Tia Maria’s, 4618 Dacoma. Women are welcome to join the Hope Mission Group, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 112. The guest speaker will be MANNA’s Executive Director, Nia Amuzzi. A Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by AARP, will be held Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. RSVP at 713-682-4513. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. All Saints TALC begins Fall
semester All Saints Third Age Learning Center has begun its 2018 Fall Semester. TALC offers a variety of classes and activities for seniors in the community. A hot lunch, prepared on-site, is available Monday-Friday during the semester for $2. TALC will be hosting an AARP Driver Safety Course from 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Sept. 14. A lunch break takes place from noon–12:30 p.m. This one day course is for drivers 50 years or older and is presented by an AARP instructor. For ARRP members, the fee is $15 and for non-members, the fee is $20, payable to AARP the day of the course. The course is for insurance purposes only and not for traffic violations. For the Driver Safety Course, call 713-248-1277 to register. TALC will host a Movie Day from 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 28. The movie feature will be “The Greatest Showman.” The 2017 movie musical, inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, stars Hugh Jackman. Lemonade and popcorn will be provided. Call 713-248-1277 for lunch reservations or information. Dave Ramsey Financial Peace at St. Matthew’s St. Matthew’s will soon begin a new Stewardship campaign with an emphasis on Financial Peace, written by well-known author, Dave Ramsey. The
program begins the first week in October. Exact date to be announced. The cost for the course is $109, which includes all materials. Sign up by calling 713-697-0671. The course is a must for anyone seeking to have financial peace of mind. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Call 713-6970671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist.org for information.
nursing facility. Call 713-861-3102 for information. Revival, Evangelistic Crusade at Woodland Trails Baptist Woodland Trails Baptist, 9615 N. Houston-Rosslyn Road, is having a revival and Evangelistic Crusade at 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 30-Oct. 3. The Evangelist will be Dennis Parish and singer and music director is David Parish, his son. A nursery will be provided. Sermons will be translated into Spanish. Everyone is welcome to Bible Study from 10-10:45 a.m. every Sunday, worship is from 11 a.m.-noon, and mid-week Bible Study is 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 936-235-1179 for information.
Women’s Bible Study Group meets at the YMCA The Women’s Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information or call 713-516-4282.
Bazaar at St. Monica St. Monica Catholic Church, 8421 W. Montgomery Rd. 77088, will hold their Bazaar Oct. 19-21. Super Duper Bingo will be 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. Bingo tickets are $20 presale and $25 at door. The Bazaar is open Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon-8 p.m. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Vendor booths are available. Visit www.stmonicahouston. com or call 713-818-2048 for information.
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strength of the Heights to be its hardworking people, who don’t take themselves too seriously. She also acknowledges the rarity of a community where people get to come home to great restaurants and shopping. “Those are the things that connect us to our neighbors,” said Guyre. “It really is a front porch mentality. It’s diverse but it feels like there’s a commonality and when there’s not, there’s support and understanding.” She says that issues she’s heard from residents so far include concerns about crime, and the need for additional safe crosswalks for bikers and pedestrians. At the general meeting, Guyre said she was gratified to see a gathering of such varied business owners and residents. “I am thrilled to be entrusted with this role and to have the ability to make a big impact,” said Guyre.
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on Heights Boulevard. She reaffirms her commitment to supporting established HHA events like the bike rally, the Holiday and spring home tours, and the fun run, but will explore additional opportunities as well. “I’m a bit of a visionary,” said Guyre. “I understand the history of the Heights and that knowledge will enable me to be an integral part of planning for our future.” She wants to strengthen the connections with neighborhoods, like Woodland Heights and Norhill, perhaps through a tennis tournament since all the neighborhoods have courts. Another gestating idea is that of a yoga on the boulevard event, where each section would feature a different yoga program. For now, she’s working on a 2019 budget and interacting with the board of directors, learning best how to “walk side by side, [and] how to be of help.” Guyre perceives the
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ur past experience informs our present and future perspective. The older we get the more we use our past experiences to understand the world around us. The past couple of weeks have brought back memories of Hurricane Harvey and this week brings back memories of 9/11/2001. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard about the awful tragedy unfolding in New York, Washington D.C. and in the field in Pennsylvania. Probably for most of my readers you can remember exactly where you were and what you were doing that day as well. As we look at the current turmoil in our country we must realize that some of it is a direct result of our failure to consider our history and learn from it. After 9/11 the USA enjoyed a brief period of unity and singleness of purpose as we worked to comfort each other, rebuild, and fight against our common enemy. After Hurricane Harvey, the city of Houston and surrounding areas came together to comfort one another, clean up, and rebuild. Times of shared crisis bring people together because they reveal the weakness in all of us and our need strength that we don’t have on our own. When Jesus walked on this earth, He told people that He was the Bread of Life. He demonstrated this through feeding thousands of people with just five loaves and two fish. He was reminding the Israelites of their days in the wilderness when God provided bread, called manna, from heaven. As we remember our past, let it cause us to look to God for our hope and our help. Let us love one another, instead of pushing others away from us. Let us teach our children and grandchildren the reality of our history, both the good and the bad, so that we can move forward with a proper understanding of the world around us.
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Art Valet: New book captures ‘Escapist’ Mitch Cohen Art Columnist
Friday evening, September 14, 6 - 8 p.m. is the reception and book release of the photo-biography, “John Ross Palmer: Through the Lens of Nabarupa Bhattacharjee.� This is a casual, family friendly event held at 1218 Heights Blvd. This year I have talked about Heights artist John Ross Palmer and husband Ryan Lindsay’s Escapist Mentorship Program. To recap, the program was founded in 2009 and pairs emerging artists with an established artist who coaches on all aspects of the business of art. Art Launch is the formal entity that operates the Escapist Mentorship Program. “Escapist� artist Bhattacharjee is a first for the program and got my attention early on. Nabarupa Bhattacharjee is a photographer and lives in Mumbai, India. My interview with Bhattacharjee ran here June 14, 2018, “Art Valet: 4th Escapist Arrives from India.� Bhattacharjee chose to focus her work solely on her mentor, John Ross Palmer. While here she has lived at the gallery and studio and became immersed in the lives of Palmer and Lindsay as well as the mentorship program. Recently Bhattacharjee and I had coffee at EQ Heights Coffee shop, her “office� to catch up on her progress before her book reveal. As I learned in our conversation, there was a lot more going on behind the lens than I imagined. As part of the program, the artists are more than guided and encouraged, they are in charge of every aspect from creating to selling. When a reception is planned, the artist does it all, from framing art, pricing, invitations and even hosting duties like providing light snacks. In Bhattacharjee’s case, her project culminates in a book. “This residency has given me so many things to do as a photographer-writer, illustrator, book designer,� said
(Photo supplied) Photos submitted by Nabarupa Bhattacharjee from her book of John Ross Palmer
Bhattacharjee of her experience with Palmer and Lindsay. “They have prepared me for the next work, so I am not dependent on anyone because I have done this book on John Ross Palmer.� I find emersion in a different culture fascinating and steered our conversation towards the biggest changes and observances Bhattacharjee made while living here. “Everyone knows the basic story of John, but there are certain things that only the view finder can see, like his expression, his vision and mission towards art and all the artists.� Bhattacharjee said. “John is very helpful to us women artists, which is very
extraordinary - I won’t say that I felt any gender bias when I was in India, it’s not that, but still I would say that the way that John and Ryan think of helping and supporting other artists, is just incredible,� Bhattacharjee said. Bhattacharjee was amazed that Palmer and Ryan invited a young, budding international photographer to be part of the program, without even knowing her. “When they told me that I could come and live with them they did not know me. They had so much faith in me.� Bhattacharjee said. “They are extremely genuine with no hidden agenda, everyone is just like a family
- I never felt like I was an outsider away from this country, I always felt like I was in the crowd. This is extremely extraordinary to me.� “They’re also pushing the Escapism movement, it’s not just about painters anymore - it’s about photographers, sculptors, writers - creatives - they’re also pushing the boundaries of their mission as I am pushing my boundaries about photography - so I think it blended well.� More information is available on the website ArtLaunch.org. Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards, find him at ArtValet. com
Sawyer Yards expansion and annual Oktoberfest
New open dates for SuZarah perica and La Lucha Parker Previously it was reported Managing that September 10 marked Editor the open date for side by side Heights spots Superica and La Lucha, 1801 N. Shepherd Drive, but has since been pushed back to September 17. The Tex-Mex concept Superica will serve up queso, tamales, and tacos, while La Lucha next door serves as a homage to owner Ford Fry’s favorite childhood diner, San Jacinto Inn. La Lucha will dish out Gulf oysters, fried chicken, and burgers. Superica hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and will stay open an extra hour on weekends. La Lucha will be open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, and from noon until 11 p.m. on weekends. Oktoberfest at King’s BierHaus Hans and Philipp Sitter are lacing up their lederhosen for their second annual Oktoberfest at King’s BierHaus, 2044 E. T.C. Jester. King’s BierHaus will celebrate in the Heights from October 19 – 21 with a celebration with its own unique elements. There will be a giveaway of two free trips for two to Oktoberfest 2019 in Munich, Germany, one on October 7 at King’s Biergarten and one on October 21 at the BierHaus. The Grand Prize includes flight, hotel, Oktoberfest tent reservations, and a personal tour guide. King’s will select 10 finalists each evening of the festival and will draw for the grand prize at 7 p.m. each Oktoberfest Sunday. Guests must be present to win. On tap, King’s will feature the largest selection of Oktoberfest bier in Houston inclduing: Franconia Oktoberfest, Paulaner Hefeweizen, Hofbräu Oktoberfest Marzen, Warsteiner Oktoberfest, Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest, Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold, Hacker Pschorr Munich Dark, Hofbräu Oktoberfest Weis’n, and Paulaner Oktoberfest. Tickets are on sale now! AshleyCakes ups its game The family run bakery, AshleyCakes, has brought in two gifted cake decorators, Ronica Duhon and Mollie Vu, to join the kitchen. Per the press release, Duhon has spent the last several years at Cakes by Jula in League City and Three Brothers Bakery in Houston prior to that, with a background of more than eight years as a professional decorator. Duhon is also a graduate of Louisiana Culinary Institute. Vu brings with her a wealth of experience accumulated over a career spanning more than 13 years as a professional decorator, lead decorator, assistant manager and manager of multiple facilities for various bakeries around the Houston area. AshleyCakes also features a variety of ready-made desserts available at the counter, including cupcakes, cookies, bars, tarts, parfaits and more at 2032 E. T.C. Jester. Sawyer Yards expansion Just north of Washington Avenue in Houston’s First Ward, Lovett Commercial plans to expand its Sawyer Yards property. According to the Houston Business Journal, Lovett plans to incorporate two of its existing buildings into the expansion. One is a 65,000-square-foot warehouse, 1201 Oliver St., and the other is a two-story, 50,000-square-foot building, 1818 Washington Ave. The press release states that the warehouse will be home to a New Orleans brewery and beer garden, a celebrated BBQ house, and a cidery with a patio. A tenant in the Washington Ave. building will include an American seafood concept featuring a celebrity chef (which is hinted to be Ford Fry). Construction will begin next year. Have any food & drink updates in The Leader area? Email zarah@theleadernews.com
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Being a Tru-Lite in the community 6. We will be introducing new spices and rubs to compliment are already growing array for those who love to grill! This event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with face painting for the kids, drinks, and samples for all who attend. It’s another way we want to give back to our community. So, if you are in the area stop by at 1512 W. 34th Street and take a look around. Mention The Leader for 20% off your next purchase with us.
For The Leader After 19 years in the Heights, we are proud to Announce Tru-Lite Gas Products’ move to Oak Forest. When we started on this adventure for growth we realized very quickly that we wanted to be somewhere that bridged a gap between the wonderful communities around us. Since we have personally lived here for over twentyeight years we have roots in Oak Forest. This made is easy to decide that it would be the perfect location for Tru-Lite Gas Products. The goal of the move was to continue our tradition of excellent customer service coupled with offering our customers the very best in Gas Grills, Exterior Gas Lighting, and Fireplaces. Not to mention, our first-class service team. The new store is arranged with a premium selection of Built-in Outdoor Kitchen areas with all the complimentary items and grilling accessories. We also used half of the new store for amazing fireplaces; including, the Designer Popular Linear Gas or Electrical Fireplaces. We also expanded on our gas log selection for existing wood burning fireplaces. We created a showroom that would reach every area surrounding us with quality products and solutions for our customers. It’s not just another grill store. We wanted to create something that would bring families and friends together while being the “true light� to the community around us with our actions. With a one of a kind Beer and Root Beer
(Photo supplied) Stop by Tru-Lite’s newest location at 1512 W. 34th Street
on tap, along with kid friendly items we have made the shopping experience less stressful on parents and fun for the kids. But, we wanted to do even more. We had a strong desire to enrich our community with knowledge of what we do. Over the course of the last six months we have begun to research and create a trade for potential local high school graduates that perhaps cannot afford college or would rather learn a trade than attend college. We strongly believe that helping others start in our community and by creating such programs in the heart of our neighborhood. Events are lined up for the rest of the year, including our first Cook Out of the month happening Saturday, October
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Celebrating
35 Years Join us for lunch or dinner
The Cavatore family and staff thanks Houston for 35 years and counting
!Benvenuti A Tutti!
Cavatore celebrating 35 years in business and night shifts – Federico remembers that within the first week of pulling out the wood and chairs countless neighbors posted on social media and showed up out of the blue offering assistance in the rebuilding efforts. He was blown away by the response, while it also reinforced his love for the neighborhood. “They had their own is-
By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The name “Cavatore” and its coat of arms is over 800 years old and comes from a small medieval village in northern Italy. Giancarlo and Ana Cavatore opened French restaurant La Tour d’Argent at what is now the Rainbow Lodge before opening Cavatore in 1983. Many of the menu items hail from northern Italy, and have persevered with the restaurant through now 35 years this September – no small feat in an industry which has an average lifespan of about five years. Federico Cavatore and his sister help run the restaurant off Ella Boulevard, which remains under their mother Ana’s ownership to this day. Even the wait staff, some of whom have been there for more than 20 years, now have children taking shift work – all in the same vein in which began more than three decades ago. And while the scenery of the neighborhood may not resemble what Cavatore entered into in 1983, Federico says the the patron-ism flourishes to this day – and could not have been quicker to thank the community for the experience he has had in his time running his parents’ creation. “That’s something we feel extremely fortunate about – we’ve been able to stay in business in a thriving city that has restaurants opening all around us. We’re still maintaining
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a great crowd and doing well,” he said. “I grew up in this community, and I’ve been coming here since I was a child. The customers know our names, we know their names and their children’s names. Many of them have even begun to bring a third generation to the restaurant.” That family relationship, he said, has never been more evident than the past year – one that was more trying than many of the previous 34. Cavatore suffered extreme flooding
sues going on with their flooded homes, yet they were up here taking time out to help us and encourage us saying ‘this restaurant means so much to my family.’ It’s been an incredible year, and it really shows why you come to work every, why you do what you do and enjoy the people,” he said. “It’s been an amazing experience. I’m proud
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from Hurricane Harvey last August, causing a crisis of doubt. “That’s really a point in your life when you really have to decide on whether you’re going to make it or not,” Federico said. “You’ve got an establishment that lives on daily sales and people coming in.” As it turns out, he need not have worried – the community embraced the restaurant as it has embraced them. Though most cleanup consisted of Cavatore staff – 47 workers on day
Contributed photo Renovated 100 year old barn decorated with memorabilia collected from all over Italy provides a unique atmosphere for diners.
to be a part of this community, and we also try to give back to it in any way that we can. It’s one more year to add to our business, and we’re very fortunate and happy to be here.” Change on the horizon Though they are not specifically geared towards the 35th anniversary, Cavatore also has a plethora of new menu items and more on their plate in the near future. This past Monday, the restaurant debuted its “10 for $10” menu, sporting 10 different items on the lunch menu for $10 each, and Federico said an additional menu expansion should be happening in the coming months. Further, in additon to Eleanora’s Market – which is still going strong every Saturday with 40 vendors and a few hundred patrons every weekend – Cavatore will begin hosting an international market starting on Sept. 16 called Wanderlust that will consist of international artisans and dishes. The market will be every third Sunday of the month, joining up with consultant Jessica Ivens. “Everyone’s excited for the start of September and the fall season,” Federico said. For more information on Cavatore, along with information on the various markets, readers can visit the restaurant’s website/ Facebook page, or the Eleanora’s Market Facebook page.
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