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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com When Kiki Neumann pulled up to American Mini Storage on West 34th Street last week, she was alarmed and confused by what she found and what followed the discovery. “I went in on Sept. 5, and I saw piles of carnage everywhere, open security gates, obvious people who were not tenants going through piles of stuff, and no security or anyone to tell me what to do,” she said.
“My things were in a hot storage unit for six days, and when I went in, I found things still under about nine inches of water,” she said. “Everyone in there has lost the bottom six inches to three feet of stuff with no real organizational skills in telling us what to do. If I hadn’t gone down there myself, I still would not have known that it flooded.” While disaster occurrences are unavoidable, Neumann said it was how the employees treated the See Storage P. 7A
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Project GIFT® efforts and volunters provided residents of Greater Inwood welcomed relief in the aftermath of the storm.
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Country-wide helping hands aid Houston relief By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Hurricane Harvey may be over, but its after-effects still linger, and volunteers from around the nation are doing their best to ensure impacted communities are not forgotten simply because the storm has blown out. Last Friday, under the umbrella of Southwire’s Project GIFT® (a project initially founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 with “Christmas On The Coast” in Waveland, Miss.), dozens of Southwire and Sumner Manufacturing volunteers pounded the pavement
door to door near Greater Inwood, providing supplies to those citizens affectedby Hurricane Harvey. “[Since 2005], natural disaster relief has been really close to our hearts,” said Mandy Baeumel, Southwire director of employee development, noting relief efforts have multiplied tenfold since their humble beginnings. “Any kind of significant natural disaster that causes grief in any part of the United States, we try to jump in and give a relief effort. Disaster relief goes back to our core — it was what got us started.” But Friday’s efforts also hit closer to home. Southwire is based in Carrollton, Ga. and has 35 offices in
total, but acquired Houston-area Sumner Manufacturing about eight months ago as a company extension and had numerous employees experience personal devastation from Harvey and its aftermath. “That was even more reason for us to pitch in and do something,” Baeumel said. Baeumel said Southwire contacted a local community church as soon as they came in from Georgia, as is standard procedure for these efforts, as a partner in their efforts before making any move. With its base of operations set, the company See Inwood Relief P. 7A
The Leader’s 5th annual Senior Expo, presented by Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge on Beall Street in the Heights. The event, which has grown in popularity every year since 2013, is a free event for seniors and their families and offers an opportunity to put local businesses in front of members of the community who need their services. “When we started this event five years ago, we weren’t sure what sort of impact it would have,” said Leader publisher Jonathan McElvy. “Every year, we get notes and phone calls from the people who attended and all of them are so thankful for having an event that focuses solely on the needs of our seniors.” Memorial Hermann Greater Heights has been the presenting sponsor of the event every year, and they use the opportunity to visit with seniors who otherwise may not have scheduled needed visits to a local doctor. Along with healthcare, the Senior Expo offers every sort of business imaginable – from legal and insurance help to automotive care and estate planning. “When I talk to people about this event, there are two things that stand out,” McElvy said. “First, seniors aren’t always mobile, and this allows them to visit 50 or 60 local businesses in about four hours. Second, there’s not a local business that will have more than 500 people come by their store in one morning, and that’s exactly what happens here.” Registration is free, but we ask attendees to call (713) 686-8494 to register.
Despite funding, debris removal could take months By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com For many, the goal now is simply to move on from Harvey — but one major noticeable reminder looks to be sticking around for an extended period of time, stymying any sort of quick return to normalcy. As soon as Harvey’s wrath let up, Mayor Sylvester Turner deployed dozens of debris cleanup trucks to every corner of the battered city, but called the cleanup task a herculean one despite the rampant manpower dispatched to help weary citizens. Unfortunately, due to the wide swath of Harvey’s destruction, residents may need to prepare to hunker down, as the process is set to be arduous. Per County Engi-
neer John Blount, a complete cleanup could take up to three to four months. In the weeks since Hurricane Harvey left behind it a path of destruction all around Houston, streets up and down the local area have begun to resemble parts of a war zone more than quaint suburban neighborhoods, with debris lining the driveways and spilling out into the streets. From Garden Oaks to Timbergrove, Shady Acres to the Heights, the local area is among those waiting on the city to come around and help them push the re-set button on their lives, which cannot begin until Harvey’s cloud dissipates from their yards and sidewalks. In the end, no matter how successful efforts have been up to this point in time, Turner be-
lieves the job will not be highly thought of until every last piece has been cleared away - and fast -- because it will be a constant reminder of the loss experienced. To help streamline the process as much as possible, Turner requested an uptick in federal assistance, which appears to have been granted. According to Reuters, President Donald Trump recently authorized an increase in federal funding for debris removal and emergency procedures as the result of Harvey. “President Trump increased cost sharing to 90 percent federal funding for debris removal, including direct federal assistance, and a 100 percent federal funding for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance,” the
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann A garbage truck drives through Timbergrove picking up debris last week. The neighborhood is one of many awaiting removal of debris left in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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and offices, located at Rosslyn and West 43rd, were destroyed by fire on August 31. MANNA is currently in search of a suitable location to reopen the Resale Store, which provides significant support for the many community services offered by the organization. “We have lost our home base of operations, but we are continuing and even expanding our support to the community,” said Executive Director Patricia Dornak. “We know that the need is much greater than usual due to the widespread effects of Hurricane Harvey on our neighbors and we need to provide what we can.” This week, the MANNA Food Pantry will serve clients at 2101 W. 34th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Beginning September 11, the Pantry will be open Monday through Friday. Financial Assistance for rent,
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an we talk about money? Because a lot of people have sent a lot of love to Houston over the past few weeks. But my goodness, they’ve sent a lot of money, too. Before getting into the green details, let me make a futile attempt to fend off the angry readers who will send notes to tell me how inappropriate this column may seem. Part of me knows it’s way too early to write a column such as this. We still don’t know the total of the damages Hurricane Harvey wreaked on Houston. Our esteemed Congresswoman from the 18th District, Sheila Jackson Lee, has asked for a record-breaking $150 billion aid package to be sent to Texas. Can’t blame her for trying, especially since the federal government is just playing with Monopoly money anyway. The storms of late August took people’s homes, their possessions and, in some cases, their lives, and there’s no amount of money that can replace those things. But as city crews pick up debris from lots across town, and as truckloads of supplies still pour into our city, it seems important that we do our best to be good stewards of the billions of dollars that have been sent our way. Let’s start with the made-for-30-
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for-30 influence of Texans megastar J.J. Watt. By now, we all know the story: Right after the storm struck, Watt put out a challenge to raise $200,000, and he donated the first $100,000. Neither Watt, nor anyone with a calculator, could have imagined that he’d be sitting on a bank account that has (as of press time) $32.3 million to dole out to victims of the storm. But that’s just the tip of the gold stack. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Ed Emmett wisely pooled their influence and created the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, where donations could be sent directly to this community. That fund, which is being controlled by the Greater Houston Community Foundation, had a staggering $49.6 million donated as of Tuesday night. Walmart, which hasn’t missed a chance to publicize its contributions,
has committed $30 million in in-kind and cash donations. And then there’s the vaunted Red Cross, which continues to offer its support in the face of mounting criticism, even from folks like Houston City Councilman Dave Martin and, for a brief moment, Emmett himself. It doesn’t matter how deep you search in the digital library of information these days, there’s absolutely no way to tell how much money the Red Cross has brought in from this storm. Like after any good disaster, they’ve been quick to air commercials and grab celebrity spokespeople – four days after Harvey hit Houston, former President Obama was asking folks to send money to the Red Cross. If history is any indication, we can find a glimpse of Red Cross information from the Associated Press one month after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. That storm hit on Aug. 29, 2005. Almost a month later, on Sept. 28, 2005, AP reported the Red Cross had raised right at $1 billion. A watchdog organization called Charity Navigator estimated that, after Katrina, more than $4 billion in donations were made to help our neighbors in Louisiana. And if you use a standard CPI calculator, that $4 billion in 2005 (taking inflation
into account) would equal about $5 billion today. There’s another amazing line of donations coming to people of Houston that you may not realize. If you’ve heard of the website GoFundMe, you know it’s a mixed bag of individuals and groups who raise money for just about anything. One fellow asked people to contribute $50 to buy booze for the night. Another person asked for $1,200 because she booked the wrong flight. And the amazing thing is, people send in money. So earlier this week, I spent some time on the GoFundMe website and searched for Hurricane Harvey funds people had established. I had to stop (because I have a job) at 306 different funds that have been established. I went a step further and counted the money that had been raised for the first 50 funds I found and, astonishingly, more than $3.3 million had been raised. One guy had his car flooded, posted a picture of his car (you have to assume it was his car), and he asked for $4,000 from random web surfers. As of press time, he had raised $4,800. Why am I giving you all these numbers? To be honest, I’m not sure. We can’t disparage anyone who feels so bad for the people of Houston that they’ll open their wallets to
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As I was going to St. Ives, I met a man with seven wives, Each wife had seven sacks, Each sack had seven cats, Each cat had seven kits: Kits, cats, sacks, and wives, How many were there going to St. Ives? -- English nursery rhyme 1835 The Wall Street Journal – Stocks are up in the UK for rat traps, sacks and kits after analysts say there may be a huge need for such items because a man was going to St. Ives. Of course, these are the same inside traders who touted Enron, steam locomotives and the New Coke. Variety – Boffo Mystery Thriller: Latest scoop from across the pond is that “a man,” (hackers report it’s Tom Cruise on crutches), comes across another man (Johnny Depp?) with several beautiful babes carrying microchips and tapes, disguised as mice, cats and rats, stolen from the evil Capt. Drano. Working title: Mission Improbable. Our moles in the ‘Wood tell us a pirated copy is easily accessible on the Weather Channel. Also, new musical for Broadway, Cats With Rats, although there is a lawsuit pending by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Press release from FEMA – Death and destruction have hit St. Ives, a small village in England, and our rescue workers are on the way as soon they complete their work along the Texas Gulf Coast, which they are still trying to find. Fox News – A woman, identified only as Hillary C., was caught trying to smuggle bombs, unused at Benghazi, for ISIS terrorists to blow up an innocent English village, according to what someone said. President Trump, our noble leader, in a 20-second news conference on the third tee, claimed there was blame on both sides: “Cats like rats. Which reminds me, those rats in the White House who are leaking the truth will be hunted down and sent to Guantanamo Bay – a beautiful place for my next spa, beach and water boarding – for enhanced interrogation. Only seven wives? What a bunch of losers.” Local TV News – This just in! Rats, cats and kittens are running wild right here in our town! Well, not exactly here, but somewhere, just like when we can’t show a good car wreck or apartment fire from here, we’ll show you one from Waco or Detroit or, once, from Johannesburg, South Africa. Remember that one, Sue? Sure do, and by the way, Chip, that’s a nice tie you’ve got on. I’ll bet your wife gave it you. No? Quickly moving on, we’ll be right back with World War Three after these messages. Press release from the NRA: A small English village has been pillaged by a horde of rats because those cowardly Limies won’t allow residents to carry unregistered AK-47s, much less a decent howitzer,
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so what can you expect? Defend the Second Amendment or America will also be overrun with rats, cats and sacks. Meantime, give your wives a pink pearl handled Smith & Wesson, just the thing for your next anniversary. MSNBC – A fascist plot to harm the residents of a quaint English village was thwarted by a brave liberal watchdog when he spotted a man, no doubt a conservative Mormon because he had seven wives, with rats which, scientists say, can carry the bubonic plague. Our sources report Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller is investigating a link between this potential epidemic and the White House, specifically the President’s immediately family, plus those on his staff, groundskeepers and most visitors. Subpoenaed emails clearly show that Jared Kushner has used “met,” “going” and “seven” in his messages to, who knows, the Kremlin? The New York Times – St. Ives, England – A man (homo sapien) was going to this village in Cornwall, a busy fishing port, where he came upon another man with many cats (Felinus) to stop the rats (Rattus) destroying the fishing (Swimeus) gear, although some people argue it was St Ives, Cambridgeshire, an ancient market town and therefore a distinct possibility. Reliable sources say that if the traveler met the group leaving the town and coming towards him, then the correct answer is one, the narrator. But if he overtook them, all going the same way, then the answer is 2,802: 1 man, 7 wives, 49 sacks, 343 cats, and 2,401 kits, plus the narrator. See: Pages 4-12 “History of St. Ives (1340-2017) and Cambridgeshire – Bastion of market towns,” a special 14-page section: “British Country Roads in Need of Repair,” and our lead editorial: “Animals in Sacks -how long the cruelty?” Press release from the ACLU – The British government must take steps to rid towns bearing religious names. St. Ives is the perfect example of mixing church and state. If the British can cut ties with the rest of Europe, then certainly they can rename the hundreds if not thousands of towns, streets and, yes, cathedrals, smacking of religion. God help us all! ESPN – How about this blow-out? The St. Ives Wives scored 7, with seven sacks, while the Cats had 343 and the Fightin’ Kits with a huge 2,401. Remarkable, eh, Rabid Robert? Hey, Rabid Robert, I’m talking to you. Sorry, but he’s had 12 concussions and doesn’t communicate very well.
Tweet from unknown source at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. -- President Donald (The Great) Trump visited the Texas Gulf Coast to lend his magnificent presence to those poor (under $100 mil) peasants drowning in a crystal clear sea of oil and mud. They were glad to view in person His Trumpship, and asked for his blessing and $30 trillion. The record-sized crowds continued to shout an old Texas expression about retrieving their vehicles from the flood: “Get a rope!”#your welcome Mother Goose – Kits, cats, sacks, and wives. Such a cast gives me the hives. Like rock-a-by baby, who fell to his doom. Or Humpty Dumpty they ate with a spoon. Jack fell down and broke his crown. Who cares how many went to town?
show us support. But don’t you just wish there were a better way? After Hurricane Katrina devoured New Orleans, a federal commission found that $500 million was wasted on fraudulent expenses – and that’s only what the federal government could document at the time. There’s not a mother in Houston who wouldn’t trust J.J. Watt to babysit her children for a week. It certainly isn’t my intention to question him, or the Greater Houston Community Foundation or even the Red Cross about how they’ll spend the money they’ve been given. But don’t you wish there were a better way? Don’t you wish the public could see every penny that came in after disasters like this? Don’t you wish there were one group of trusted people who would volunteer their time to oversee one fund? Don’t you wish there were a streamlined way for people to apply for help and receive a check that same week? Disasters will continue to happen all over the world, and our wonderful citizens will continue to volunteer their hard-earned money. Let’s just hope the right people, in the wrong circumstances, are really the ones getting help. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com
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Dear Editor: I wanted to write about my experience during Harvey as a somewhat recent East Coast transplant never having had to deal with a Hurricane or flooding for that matter. I moved to Houston in September 2014 from Voorhees, NJ to start a career with one of the oil and gas companies in town and settled into the Heights in October 2014 renting a room from a close friend, Richard Knight. My wife and I eventually rented a home in Norhill from February 2015 through April 2106. We lost three of our four family cars during the Memorial Day flooding event on Peddie Street. This was our first experience with this type of weather and it rattled all of us! Preceding that event my wife and I had been looking to buy a home and after much searching my wife and I finally settled on Oak Forest. We looked in many, many areas all over Houston and the surrounding suburbs. The main concern we had was finding an area least prone to flooding. I can tell you now that I am so glad we settled here in Section 16. Our street held up to the rains Harvey dumped on us and we never even lost power. To say this entire sequence of events did not create serious amounts of high anxiety is an understatement! Although we were spared, I feel a strong sense of survivors guilt. My wife and I loaded my car on Thursday, August 31 with boots, tools and cleaning supplies prepared to go over to the area
on Costa Rica Street, across from Scarborough High School (literally 1/16 mile from my front door) to offer any assistance we could to anyone who needed it. Just as my wife was coming out of the house I received a text message from my old friend and past landlord, Chef Richard Knight, former head chef at the now closed Hunky Dory restaurant. I had contacted him earlier in the week while he was out in his canoe rescuing anyone needing assistance and offered to help him in any way possible. His text message that morning gave me the address for the now known as the Midtown Kitchen Collective. Since that day I have spent five days volunteering there helping prepare meals for those in need. This group of Houston Service Industry folks are amazing! Since they have been there they have been visited by the Washington Post and NPR. They are beginning to wind down their operations, somewhat, and have prepared a written Contingency Plan which they are now sharing with like minded food service industry folks in South Florida so that they can get a head start on Irma. This has given me a sense of community in times as difficult as these. I know there are many stories like mine but I felt compelled to reach out and let you know that this community is strong and we will rebuild our city, no matter how long it takes. Jim McMenamin Section 16 Oak Forest Resident
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The calendar. OPEN HOUSE Houston Heights Woman’s Club The Houston Heights Woman’s Club welcomes all our Greater Heights area neighbors to an informal Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept, 16. Ice cream and light refreshments will be served. The open house will be at the HHWC Clubhouse, 1846 Harvard St. The Club was organized in 1900 to support literary and scientific undertaking and to promote fine arts. Membership ensures the continued maintenance and preservation of the 100-year-old clubhouse while engaging in social activities and volunteer opportunities in support of charitable causes. Information: info@houstonheightswomansclub.com. 2-1-1 TEXAS/UNITED WAY HELPLINE In times of disaster and every day, the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is our community’s goto resource. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, HELPLINE specialists connect callers with the help they need, from emergency shelter and evacuation information to help with basic needs, like food. During times of disaster, 2-1-1 maintains up-to-date information on shelters and other essential resources. Need help? Dial 2-1-1. EXIT LAUGHING Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West, presents Paul Elliott’s hilarious Southern comedy, Exit Laughing. Noted as a cross between Steel Magnolias and The Golden Girls, this fast paced comedy is guaranteed to leave you laughing. Exit Laughing premiers Sept. 15, and runs through Oct. 14, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and 3 p.m Sundays (Oct. 1 and 8). For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or visit www. theatresuburbia.org.
GREATER HOUSTON STAMP SHOW Humble Civic Center The 70th Annual Greater Houston Stamp Show will be held Sept. 15-17, at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway (77338). The show will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The event features free admission and parking, 30+ dealers, 1,200+ pages of exhibits, beginner’s booth, door prizes, and meetings/presentations/U.S. Post Office sales. Information: www. houstonstampclub.org/HoustonStampShow.html. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Husband and wife team authors, Kenneth and Tyria Jones will be signing their books from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. There will be food, fun and prizes. The Book Scene is located at 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-8696117. FOURTH ANNUAL SPEAKER SERIES Houston Assembly of Delphians Houston area Delphians present the first of four Distinguished Speakers scheduled for the 2017-2018 season. Dr. Abdel Takriti, inaugural Arab-American Educational Chair in Modern Arab History at the University of Houston, will share “The Birth of the Modern Middle East, and the Future of Arab-American Relations.” The event will be 5 p.m. Sept. 23, at the West University Community Center, 6104 Auden St. Information: 713-773-4380. MELANOMA WALK AND FUN RUN MD Anderson Cancer Center The 10th Annual AIM for the Cure Melanoma Walk and Fun Run 5K will be held at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mays
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Odd Fellows Lodge #225 The Houston Heights Odd Fellows Lodge #225 is hosting its second National Night Out celebration, from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3. Neighbors are invited to come to the lodge, located at 115 E. 14th St. Bring the kids to this family event. There will be hotdogs and refreshments, free fingerprinting and child ID kits, HFD staff and firetruck, art cars, moonwalk and horseshoes for adults. Information: marilybbrooks@gmail. com, facebook.com/OddFellowsLodge225.
Clinic - 1180 Pressler St., Sept. 23. Registration/sign-in is 6 p.m., The Check Points perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the opening ceremony, and 8 p.m. is the walk/run. There will be education and awareness information, sunscreen application demonstrations, massages, food vendors and children’s activities. Register online at: www:AIMatMelanoma. org by Sept. 1 to receive a free t-shirt. Wear anything that glows since this is an evening event. Information: aimforthecure@ mdanderson.org, 713-745-1804. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hermann Greater Heights When you lose someone you love, you are left to pick up the pieces and try your best to go on. Having a strong support system can help you on your grief journey and be an important part of building a strong support system. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Sept. 26. The group meets in the South Tower Classrooms at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, located at 1635 North Loop West. Information: 713-222-2273 (CARE).
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Do you have trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA) will offer a free public information session offering a solution for those who struggle with food obsession. The information session will be held Oct. 7, from 1:30-3 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd. FA has free meetings throughout the Houston metro area. Information: 713-456-0822.
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St. Rose ACTS holds spaghetti dinner The St. Rose ACTS welcomes the community to enjoy its famous Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16. Donations will be accepted. Please note that this year’s event will dine-in only. St. Rose of Lima is located at 3600 Brinkman. Call 713692-9123 for information. Arise Baptist holds Basics of Bible Study Arise Baptist Church, 803 Curtin St., will hold a four week class called “Basics of Bible Study,” at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 17. The class will focus on how each person can
read and understand God’s Word for themselves. Call 713-659-9697 for information. Free concert at All Saints Don’t miss this concert featuring Coro Gloria Dei under the direction of Dr. Rick Lopez. Gloria Dei will be performing the works of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gerald Finzi, and Gonzalo Alonso Ramos at 5 p.m. Sept. 17, at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St. The performance is being offered to the community for free and is hosted by the Bravura Concert Series at All Saints Church. There will be a dessert reception after the concert. Call 713-972-4714 or visit www.allsaintsheights.com. Car Safety Seat event at St. Stephen’s St. Stephen’s will host a Child’s Car Safety Seat Event, sponsored by Harris County Constable Alan Rosen’s Office, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the church’s west sanctuary parking lot. Safety seat inspections are free. Appointments are recommended. Call 832-927-1548 to schedule. Women of all ages are wel-
come to attend a new small group study, A Woman Overwhelmed, by Hayley DiMarco, beginning Sept. 26, in Room 201. To register, contact Lindsay Smith at lindsay@stsumc. org or 713-6868241. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.
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SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLKSMARCH Houston Happy Hikers Come out and participate in this non-competitive, non-timed walk through down the jogging trail in the middle of Heights Blvd. Next, hike along White Oak Bayou for over a mile to enjoy the open air then into the neighborhood of the Heights. The starting point address is 375 W. 19th St. The walk will be from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 30. The fee is $3. There is no pre-registration. New walkers can purchase an AVA New Walker Packet for $5 at the start point. Information: 832-646-4319, houstonhappyhikers.com.
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If someone asked you to describe yourself to someone else, what would you say? Would you describe what you looked like, what you do for a living, where you are from, or something about your family? These things and many others make up our identity. Many people are in an identity crisis because they want to be identified with a particular group or achievement, so they work hard to try and achieve an identity that they think will make them happy and fulfilled. In Esther 5 we read about Esther’s identity. She understood that as a Jew she was sentenced to death with all of the other Jews because of the hatred of Haman. Esther was willing to put her own life on the line because of her identity as a Jew. On the other hand, Haman was a man who found his identity in his own selfishness and honor. He said that all of his riches and power would not bring him happiness as long as Mordecai refused to bow to him. Haman was a man that humanly speaking had everything a person could want and yet he was still unhappy. When you try to find happiness in what you can do or what you own, you will always find disappointments and frustrations. When you find your happiness and joy in God and the purpose He has made you for, even when you face discouragement and disappointment, you can still have joy as you know that God is in control. As a Christian, our identity is found in Christ. We can rejoice in the Lord always because we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are the called according to His purpose. Is your identity in Christ or in something you have done? My identity in Christ can never be taken away because my identity is not dependent on what I can do but rather what Christ has done for me. When your identity is found in Christ, you can have the courage to do hard things because you can have confidence that God is in control and He will take care of you.
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Banishing Fears About Bloat in Dogs happens,” says Dr. Faggella. “Some people do all of the ‘wrong’ things, and their dogs don’t experience it,” she says, “while some do all of what we think are the ‘right’ things, and their dogs do.” But the most widely recognized and accepted risk factor is anatomical – being a larger, deepchested dog, like your Boxer. What are the symptoms of bloat? The “hallmark” symptom of bloat is unsuccessful vomiting. Unsuccessful vomiting means that nothing (except for possibly mucous or foam) comes up when your dog tries to vomit. This vomiting might happen every few minutes. Another sign is pale or off-color gums. Dogs who are experiencing bloat feel really horrible so watch for lethargy (or alternatively, anxiety) and a general feeling of malaise. How can you prevent bloat? Especially if your dog is one of the high risk breeds or has experienced bloating in the past, you want to feed two or three smaller daily meals rather than one large one. If yours is a multi-dog household, sometimes competition can cause one or more of the dogs to eat too quickly. There are things you can do to slow a gobbler down.Try spreading the food out on a cookie sheet or putting your dogs in separate rooms to reduce the competition among them at mealtime. A slower, more even rate of food consumption will help reduce the amount
Dear Tabby, We just adopted a boxer-mix and were told to watch for signs of “bloat” in our dog. What is bloat and what are the symptoms? Worried in Woodland Heights Dear Worried, Canine bloat, or more technically, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a top killer of dogs--especially of deep-chested giant and large breeds, such as Great Danes and Standard Poodles. “A dog can go into shock from bloat because the stomach expands, putting pressure on several large arteries and veins. Blood does not get through the body as quickly as it should,” continues Dr. Alicia Faggella, DVM. “In addition, the blood supply gets cut off to the stomach, which can cause tissue to die, while toxic products build up.” What causes bloat? “We don’t know exactly why bloat
of air your dog swallows, thereby reducing the opportunity for bloat. Vigorously exercising your dog immediately before or after a feeding is dangerous too, as is allowing your dog to drink excessive amounts of water after a feeding. Also consider what you feed your pet, as that can increase her risk of getting bloat. Dog food that is comprised of corn, wheat and other carbohydrates create excess gas in your pet, which can cause bloat. To prevent bloat, always feed your pet species-appropriate food of the highest quality you can afford. Also, while it has not been proven, vets and dog owners
Irene Laverna Bortz, 85, born Sept. 17, 1931 in Caldwell, Texas, died Sept. 8. She was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she proudly served as a teacher for Zion Lutheran Preschool and Zion Sunday School, a Deacon, a member of WELCA and choir. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Awald A. Bortz Jr., daughters Janice Wietstruck and Brenda Koh, sons Craig Bortz and Chris Bortz, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Houston, and Silverado Hospice of Houston.
alike suspect that elevated pet feeding “tables” increase the risk of your dog getting bloat. What do I do if I suspect bloat? Go to the vet immediately. Bloat can kill a dog very quickly without medical intervention. While some less acute cases of bloat may resolve themselves, it often takes an experienced veterinarian to know just how serious the problem may be, and whether surgical intervention is required to save the dog’s life. Do you have a burning question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabby questions@gmail.com
Cecilia Mae (Gregory) Caspersen, 79, born Aug. 19, 1938, died Sept. 8. She is survived by her husband Louis P. Caspersen, daughters Pauline Borski and Elizabeth Caspersen. Neva Joyce Kolb, 88, born April 12, 1929, died Sept.
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Dale Anthony Ledet, 77, born Oct. 16, 1939 in Beaumont, died Sept. 3. Ledet was employed in the scrap metal industry. He was a proud member of Honor Fraternity at Lamar University, the Memorial Cricket Club, the Houston Dart League, and Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Diffey Ledet, children Lauren Hughes, Michael Ledet, Matthew Dale Ledet, and three grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary is from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 15, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1101 Antoine Dr. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 16, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman.
Meet Lettie. This 2 year old pittie-mix is the perfect combination of action-loving and cuddle-buddy. Pit-mixes are people-pleasers by nature, so they’re easy to train and are loyal companions. Lettie loves walks and chasing balls. Her ideal home would provide her with exercise and lots of affection. To get to know Lettie or find out more information about other available pets, contact the Love, Molly Fund at www.lovemollyfund.org.
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Rosaura “Rosie” Torres, 93, born Aug. 18, 1924, died Sept. 11. She is survived by her husband Lorenzo Torres, children Ruth Ramos, Tony Torres, sisters Julia Belinoski, Guadalupe Gonzales, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A Visitation is Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Sept. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1505 Kane St.
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Neighbors share their lessons from Harvey By Betsy Denson For The Leader There are things people did to prepare for the storm which they found useful – and things they wished they’d known or done differently. Below, they share their lessons learned. Trent Salch said he felt pretty well prepared for the loss of power. His family filled every cooler they had with ice and nothing else and poured the melt off daily for fresh cold water. They replenished the ice as they were able. “When we lost power we moved everything out of our fridge and freezer into the coolers and didn’t lose a thing,” he said. They also packed a ‘bug-out’ bag for everyone in the family, which was three days of clothes, as well as packaged snacks and important documents. They put it by the front door but up high where it would stay dry. “We didn’t need them, but they were there just in case and would have been priceless in the event of being evacuated,” he said. Salch said the things on the To-Do list for next time are buying several battery backups for phones and laptops to keep them charged during power outages. For Shawne Thorsen, the loss of a cell signal was a surprise. “We weren’t able to get weather updates or alerts for over 24 hours due to all internet, cable and cell data being unavailable,” Thorsen said. “We
have since purchased a hand crank/solar/ battery operated weather radio. Definitely underestimated the need for one prior to Harvey.” The storage and protection of important things was of paramount concern for many who employed various means to safeguard them. For Jennifer Scogin, online storage is a must. “Part of my business is doing media conversion and digital storage so I’m glad almost all of my photos and videos are on a safe, guaranteed, secure, permanent online storage account,” she said. “It’s on my to do list to finish getting old photos converted and on my storage account.” Linda Werner said she keeps her important documents together in one place in a plastic container, not a file folder. “For the first time I thought I would need to grab it and go,” said Werner. “I was listening to FEMA programs today and sure enough I would have had anything needed. I also keep my required medicine bottles like this.” Christy Stewart kept her important papers in Ziplock bags. “Safes are not water proof,” she noted. Reader Veronica Puente was able to save her family’s furniture and appliances by elevating them. “At about 1 a.m. when we knew we would get water in the house, we put most of our furniture on blocks and stacked what we could on top of each
other,” she said. “We put all of our clothes in black contractor bags so it wouldn’t get wet or damaged. This helped tremendously.” Joey Cox of Haum Salon said that he wished he’d raised his furniture sooner than after being told to evacuate. “Luckily I had the idea to hit up the Dollar Store across from Kroger in 43rd and got thirty 18-inch trashcans that lifted everything up,” he said. “After returning the house was fine and no water, and our trash can idea held up. They are stacked in the garage for another stormy day.” Naro Mak said he was very glad he installed gutters connected to sub-drains, cath basins and the family’s new patio, all designed to move water away from their home to the street. “Had we not did that, the amount of rain coming down would have sat and built up, then would have went into our house,” Mak said. “I would recommend the investment in gutters and sub drains. The cost is very minimal compared to the damage that could be done to your home.” Julie Osterman noted the importance of keeping those gutters clean. “It almost became a costly mistake for us, but we spent several hours in the rain cleaning our gutters and clearing our drains and we made out okay,” she said. There were plenty of other readers who were battling Mother Nature on Saturday and Sunday night, trying to keep the
water from their door. “I wish we had gotten sandbags earlier,” said Kara Hagen. “They were sold out everywhere when we went looking. Now I’ll keep some in the shed. But I’m glad for the people on Facebook who pointed out that you could use potting soil bags in a pinch. We found some of those. And my niece told me to put the two bags together in a trash bag to help sandbag my door. It was the critical difference. We made it without flooding, even though the water was past the threshold of our back door.” Elizabeth Arredondo warns other homeowners that it’s possible to have flooded and not be able to see it. “For us, the water came in and sat under the wood floor boards,” she said. “The insulation in the walls absorbed it, and gradually, it wicked up those walls and created a perfect habitat for mold to grow. Once we found out what was happening, the damage was extensive.” One takeaway for many who live in flood prone areas – drive your car elsewhere. A man in Kristin Manning’s neighborhood parked his car in the parking garage at the hospital. His house flooded, but his car didn’t. “He said that the normal cost per day is $8 but that they didn’t charge during the storm,” she said. While many stocked up with food and supplies before the storm, some readers wished they’d done more. “I did not imagine I would not be able to get bread, milk
apologizing for the delay in notice. “We haven’t dealt with a flood like this ever before — it’s a new experience for us too,” he said. On the one hand, TSSA Executive Director Ginny Sutton said the delay in this case might be somewhat understandable given the “almost biblical” type of flooding which created uncharted territory for all involved, including the owners of facilities such as American Storage. “I think the magnitude of the flooding in Houston contributed a lot to the problems in each individual case,” she said. “They do the best they can with each day, but when you have the magnitude that happened, you’ve got so many people using all the same resources to try to get things back up and running. There’s just so many obstacles.” However, she stressed that TSSA’s top creed is still to have communication with customers ASAP to put their mind at ease. As such, she suggested businesses have some type of backup plan to initiate in the event of such a disaster to streamline the communication process. “The more you communicate with your customers, the better your perception is going to be and the more understanding they’ll have. [Storing something off-site] is a part of ev-
eryone’s disaster plan now, and there has to be a backup that is not physically on the property,” she said. “You cannot rely on your own servers—you have to back up, you have to use an off-site backup. Somewhere, you’d think someone would’ve been able to get a hold of that information and contact customers.” According to Sutton, another way to streamline communication comes from the tenant side of the relationship. “Tenants are very hesitant to give out things like cell numbers, but in a situation like this you really need several numbers and email addresses,” she said. “Sometimes people are resistant and don’t want to take the time to provide that, but the more information the facility has, the better prepared they’ll be when it comes time to contact you.” Neumann had been wary of paying rent until an official notification was made, but even in the wake of receiving it, she still remains wary of the process as it pertains to late fees, removal of items, and more. “Businesses need to protect their customers. You don’t have control over the events that happen, but it’s how you get treated when going to rescue your stuff that was so inappropriate,” she said. Brady, however, said American Mini Storage has suspended all late fees for their tenants
as they figure out their next move, will not remove items their on-site garbage bins without customers’ consent, and does have a process in place in the coming days. Additionally, once tenants first come to the property to observe the damage, he noted they will have five days to decide whether they want to continue renting a space at the facility. “If they decide not to, we won’t charge them anything for September, and they can take whatever they want. They’re also more than welcome to stay, and it will be business as usual,” Brady said. “We’re not trying to make this hard on anybody.” As for security and looting concerns, Brady said an on-site manager will be monitoring traffic at the gate until a vendor (who had already been contacted as of press time) is able to repair the broken gate. “We’re relying on those guys to come out here and fix it—we know they’re swamped right now, but we’ve requested them and we’re trying to get them out here,” he said.
and eggs,” said Gina Rodriguez. Sara Hargis was glad she bought extra cat litter and extra dog and cat food. “We bought enough people supplies to keep us out of the store for a couple of weeks but I thought about the pet’s last minute and got for extra for them too,” she said. Vera Binnicker said she learned her lesson from Ike and although she may have bought too much, she had a plan for what was left over. “I have donated dry goods and snacks that we did not use to shelters, among other items,” she said. Scott Lewis of the Mangum Manor Civic Club also added a few more things to his shopping list for the next storm. “Maybe better prepping in the future would include not just supplies for the storm but also after the storm, such as heavy duty trash bags, work boots, tools and a written procedure to help our neighbors out more efficiently,” he said. “I think we, as a neighborhood, did a great job of answering the call but a procedure and planned response for next time would get the ball rolling faster.”
Storage from P. 1A situation that caused some discontent. “I sent U.S. Storage an email [Sept. 6] saying how bad I was treated, and within 15 minutes got an email that was about the flood of the company. But if you were an average Joe and drove in there and saw your unit, you would have no idea what to do,” she said. Learning experience Complicating the matter, U.S. Storage District Manager Mike Brady said, was that the American Mini Storage facility experienced the same effects many residents did (internet loss, office flooding), causing the delay in alerting their tenants of the situation. With the need for contractors to ensure safety for anyone entering the building, he said the judgment call was made to close the office for several days. “We had to analyze the issues we were having, and then we tried reaching out to customers and let them know what was happening,” he said. “Maybe we could have [let them know] a day or two earlier, because we did have some people coming by that we had to turn away. We had a lot of people affected, and we were trying to get the office in the safest possible condition.” Brady confirmed that the official notice of unit flooding was formally sent out Sept. 6,
Inwood Relief from P. 1A then set out to find what the community needed most. “You try so hard to imagine what life would be like if that had been you, and it’s very difficult — you want to do whatever you can to help those who have gone through it. You try to put yourself in their shoes and say ‘What if I lost everything? What would I need and who would be there for me?” Baeumel said. “Southwire has always been that partner for our community, no matter where we are; now we have a presence here in Houston, so it’s just as important to do that here as it is everywhere else.” Best of humanity For hours on end Friday, volunteers trekked on foot through Inwood Forest, Greater Inwood, Bayou Bend and several of the most impacted neighborhoods giving away paper products, hygiene, cleaning supplies, food, baby items and water, which were garnered from a place of true compassion. During a drive in the company’s hometown of Carrollton last week, Baeumel said community members’ donations filled at least eight trucks in about three days, with additional trucks being filled from later drives in Mineral Wells and Denton, TX, and more. In total, she said the company received enough supplies to fill 17
tractor trailers full for distribution throughout Houston and its surrounding communities — showcasing the best aspects of humanity in the process. “It was an incredible outpouring from people in the community. Local members of that community may not know a soul in Houston or the surrounding areas, but they wanted to give and came out with an incredible showing,” she said. “We love knowing that people, regardless of their differences, realize we’re all human and that we can all come together for a greater purpose [during these times].” In spite of volunteers’ best efforts, residents initially gave off some trepidation as to what volunteers were doing going door-to-door, peering around their curtains apprehensively due to the outbreak of looting since the storm subsided. Upon witnessing the support of local
law enforcement and that help was from a reputable organization, however, Baeumel said trepidation slowly blossomed into overt thankfulness. “We’re just glad to be able to provide any small thing we can for these people [with these supplies],” she said. “Sumner Manufacturing and Southwire Company responded to the real need they saw for residents in our area, and their distribution to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey is making a difference in their lives and their recovery,” said Near Northwest Management District President Wayne Norden, whose organization serves many members turned on their head as the result of living near White Oak Bayou. “We deeply appreciate their selflessness and generosity, and their commitment to community. We are proud to have Sumner Manufacturing in our business community.”
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ary Margaret Basden Moore, 98, born January 1, 1919, went to be with our Lord September 2, 2017. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 20 years, Harry Moore; also preceded in death by her parents James and Irma Basden; siblings Louise Carne, James Basden, Richard Basden. She is survived by her sons, Glenn Scott and spouse Jeannette, Kenneth Scott and spouse Karen; grandchildren, Tracy Foster and spouse Mark, Travis Scott and spouse Amanda, Kyle Scott and spouse Julie, and Kristen Scott; greatgrandchildren, Nicole Foster, Nathan Foster, and Harper Scott; sister-in-law Fern Basden; numerous nephews and nieces. Mary was a member of White Oak Baptist Church for over 65 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buckner Home in Dallas (www.buckner. org) or any charity of your choice.
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