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Leader’s Senior Expo two weeks away A local event that has fast become one of the most popular for those interested in senior-focused information will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge in the Heights. This marks the fourth Senior Expo hosted by The Leader and presenting sponsor, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, and each year, the reviews grow more and more positive. For starters, the event is free. No admission cost and no quick gimmicks to take any money from attendees. Even better, all who attend get a free
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Who are the jerks trashing MANNA gifts? By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com An area thrift store is in disbelief after the occurrence of an incident they believed had mostly been put in the past. When staff and volunteers arrived at MANNA thrift store Monday morning, what they saw before them was torn up and ransacked boxes and mounds of clothes simply dumped in front of the front door. Patricia Dornak said the shop had previously experienced such incidents in the last year, and subsequently installed cameras earlier this year. “We spread it over Facebook that we have cameras and we’d be watching, so it stopped for awhile. We had a little trickle in and trickle out, but nothing like this,”
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See Trashed P. 9A Photo by Landan Kuhlmann TxDOT is making progress on highway construction depsite having to do it in the midst of live traffic. The 610/290 interchange is a major component of the project.
Updates on the U.S. 290 Construction. And will it be enough to handle growth? By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Residents whose commute involves Highway 290 since 2011 have likely seen some form of revamping occurring as TxDOT continues its interim vision to widen the 290 main lanes and increase safety standards with ramp reversals, direct connectors and more, and major progress has been made with the US 290 Program in recent months in TxDOT’s continued efforts to keep pace with a booming Houston population. The US 290/Hempstead Corridor Program, which entails reconstruction of Highway 290 and construction of the parallel Hempstead Tollway, covers a corridor of various widths extending about 38 miles from the interchange area of I-10, I-610 and US 290 northSee Construction P. 2A
Freeway Construction Goals • Five/six general-purpose lanes in each direction from IH 610 to just west of SH 6, plus auxiliary lanes where appropriate • Four general-purpose lanes in each direction from just west of SH 6 to near the proposed SH 99/Grand Parkway, plus auxiliary lanes • Three general-purpose lanes in each direction from near the proposed SH 99/Grand Parkway to the west study limit, plus auxiliary lanes • Two- or three-lane frontage roads in each direction throughout the corridor • A four-lane, two-way managed lanes facility along Hempstead Tollway from IH 610 to the proposed SH 99/Grand Parkway • Two non-tolled frontage road lanes in each direction to be reconstructed along Hempstead Tollway from IH 610 to Beltway 8 • US 290 METRO HOV operations moved to the Hempstead Tollway managed toll lanes • Proposed high-capacity transit corridor located along Hempstead Tollway • Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
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er met,” said Recendiz. “The symbolism of him – he fought for this country. I was running up the stairs ahead of everybody to get to him.” “I had only seen the memorial on TV until then,” said Gallegos. “It was a great moment to share with the team.” The team Gallegos refers to are Scarborough cadets Kris Patel, Alfredo Maldonado, Gerardo Guillen, who along with Gal-
legos and Recendiz, competed in the College Options National Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) in Washington D.C. on the campus of The Catholic University of America. The Scarborough cadets earned the all-expense paid trip to D.C. by earning top scores in the initial two rounds of competition. The event was sponSee JROTC P. 4A
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Area residents catch car burglar on video By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Several Leader residents are attempting to get the word out to neighbors in the wake of their car being broken into in the early morning hours Friday. While they were sound asleep, Ruben and Lisa Ibarra’s front-lawn camera captured footage of a young man breaking into their unlocked car shortly after 2 a.m. last Friday. The perpetrator rummaged
around in the car for at least 10 minutes according to Ruben Ibarra, eventually making away with one of his iPods. “He was walking down T.C. Jester towards my house, and he was just checking the cars one at a time until he found one that was open,” Ruben said. “He searched around for a couple minutes, then tried to go through my backyard, but when he realized I had dogs he kind of backed away.” Ibarra told The Leader this
is the fourth time his house/ property in the West TC Jester Park neighborhood has been robbed and caught on camera. “I’m the one who caught the murder on West T.C. Jester on my cameras as well as some other crimes here in our area, but it’s been awhile since I had a crime on my yard again,” he said. For now the incident appears to be a crime of opportunity, with an atypical series of events leading to the vul-
nerability. “It was just something that happened,” Ibarra said of forgetting to lock the car. “It was raining whenever I got home from work, so I just kind of ran inside and left it unlocked.” Video of the incident can be found at www.facebook.com/jkaayy/videos/1482773408414991/, and the Ibarras are asking for all to share it far and wide so the suspect can be caught and nobody else is victimized.
lenges on some projects out near the Highway 6 and 1960 overpass,” she said, citing utility relocation in that instance. “When we began construction we were still acquiring right of way at the same time, so we had a lot of right of way and utility relocation that affected the schedule.” On the flip side, she said that Project G (which includes the area between West Little York and FM 529 along with
the Beltway 8 interchange) is on track for completion in the next 4-6 months, possibly by the end of 2016 with some luck. “Where we can open up areas we are definitely doing that to improve the traffic,” Othon said. A complete listing of all scheduled US 290 lane closures as well as progress on each of the individual projects can be viewed at my290.com.
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610/290 interchange, main lanes a major key Othon noted that the 610 and 290 interchange (right in the middle of The Leader’s readership area) has been one of the project’s major focuses, with multiple projects occurring near the interchange to build direct connectors both inbound and outbound as well as extend the main lanes from 610 all the way to the Grand Parkway. With nearly 270,000 vehicles entering the interchange daily, Othon said congestion will only increase with the projected growth, and something needed to be done. “What we’re building on the 290 portion is five lanes either direction from 610 all the way to Highway 6, then west of Highway 6 there will be four lanes either direction right up until Highway 99, then from that point, there will be three lanes in either direction,” she said. Othon said the aforementioned direct connector ramp between Highway 290 inbound, I-10 and the 610 North Loop connector going westbound to I-10 has already been opened and has vastly improved congestion by eliminating the weaving movements previously required to maneuver the interchange. “It kind of separates the merging movements that would happen in the morning for people on 290 who wanted to get to I-10,” she said. “They would have to merge within that portion of the 610 Loop, so we opened up those connector ramps and it really made a difference in separating those merging movements.” The complementary outbound connector ramp from I-10 to 290 and the 610 North loop going eastbound is anticipated to open sometime in 2017. TxDOT is also working on the 610 West Loop NB Frontage Road, which currently ends at Hempstead coming from Old Katy Road, but TxDOT desired to build a bridge there mimicking the format on the opposite side. That project is also expected to be complete by late 2017. “There’s a lot of pieces to the puzzle we have to fit together, and that’s how it’s been with the 610 and 290 interchanges,” Othon said. “There’s so many ramps and roadways in this section that we have to
move and rebuild, and do it around live traffic, so that’s a big challenge for our contractor to be out there doing this.” Relatively smooth sailing As of press time, Othon said most projects are scheduled to be completed and ready by a projected late 2017 or early 2018 date, with only a slight variation from the original projected timeline in some cases. “We have had some chal-
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Construction from P. 1A west to near the Harris/Waller County line. Though the ultimate vision of converting Hempstead Road to a tollway is not currently feasible, TxDOT representative Karen Othon said they would not be stopped from improving what they could to accommodate the estimated vehicle population growth, which has been projected to increase to an estimated 1.1 million by 2040.
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lorene Rolan, better known to her family and friends as “Flo,” was born on January 23, 1928, in New Waverly, Texas, and passed away on September 7, 2016, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Jimmie Rolan, and her brother, Watson Mike Becker. Flo spent the majority of her life in the Houston area. She spent her career as a bank teller, retiring in 1989, after which she moved to Kingsland, Texas, with her husband, Jimmie. She spent her retirement years gardening both flowers and vegetables and also enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved to cook and would take meals to people who were sick or simply needed a little help. She showed her love for people through food and making sure you were more than full at all times! She is survived by her children, Darlene Shelton and husband Larry, Janice Vinyard and husband Willie, Jim Sanders and wife Rhonda, Paul Rolan and wife Patty, Debbie Brunelle and husband Barry, and Cindy Wilhite and husband Mike; her grandchildren, Jana Kelpen and husband Mark, Paul Shelton, Frankie Vasquez and wife Melissa, Jessie Rolan and wife Mette, Melissa Morillo and husband Jason, Brandon Brunelle, Jennifer Vinyard, Nathan Rolan, Hannah Rolan, Amanda Wilhite and husband Brenton, Kelly Brunelle, and Travis Wilhite; her great-grandchildren, Amber, Jordan, Randy, Caleb, Eli, Avery, Nora, Jaxon, Beckett, Aya, Marlon, Aidan, Amelia, and Cullen; and her great-great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Emmi, and Noel. A funeral service celebrating her life was held September 10, at Klein Funeral Home – CyFair Northwest followed by a committal service at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
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aymond was born on March 28, 1924 on his parents’ farm in Lincoln, Texas, the 4th of 7 children. He was baptized on April 6, 1924 and confirmed on April 10, 1938 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. When he retired, he moved back to his birthplace where he lived until he passed away. Raymond only spoke German until he started school. He attended grade school and high school in Lincoln. While growing up, he worked on his parents’ farm and other farms picking cotton. He also worked at the Lincoln Garage. On February 17, 1943, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a tank driver in the 785th Tank Battalion Company “D” during World War II. He was honorably discharged on February 25, 1946. Raymond was united in marriage to Alice Ann Hermine Patschke on April 27, 1946 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. They moved to Houston and were blessed with twin girls. Raymond was an entrepreneur and worked hard his whole life. In 1955, he built a country and western nightclub in Houston, the historic Esquire Ballroom. Though the club officially closed 40 years later, the Esquire Ballroom is still standing and is considered a famous Houston landmark. In 1957, he started another business, Ray’s Butane Company, and during the 1960’s he opened Ray’s Vending. He was always a busy man and loved every minute of it. Raymond loved life and people - and people loved him. He was a caring and generous man. He loved working in his garden (giving away almost everything he grew), taking care of his farm and playing dominoes (“42”) almost every Thursday night. He also enjoyed watching the Houston Astros. In his younger years, Raymond enjoyed playing the harmonica and guitar, playing baseball as shortstop for the Lincoln team, dancing and playing pool. He passed away the afternoon of Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Proske; parents, Louis & Ida (Kloss) Proske; five brothers; one sister and a grandson, Jeffrey Nelson. Raymond is survived by his two daughters, Kathryn Nelson and her husband, Ted and Karen Harton and her husband, Alan; two grandchildren, Jennifer Doring and her husband, Mike, and Heather Davis and her husband, Kevin; three great grandchildren, Mackenzie Owens, Brantley Davis, and Chase Davis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Anita Proske, Rose Proske, Susie Proske, Alton and Marie Patschke, Laverne Patschke, Edmund and Alice Patschke , Sydonia and Fred Iselt, Monroe and Lorine Patschke , and Katheleen Patschke; very dear friend and caregiver, Margaret Smith and her husband, Keven, and their daughter, Kelli, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family invites you to share your memories of Raymond at www.phillipsandluckey.com
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Second child’s arrival as wonderful as the first By Jonathan McElvy Publisher, The Leader
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hen your wife is 39 weeks pregnant and she violently shakes you at 3 a.m., you do not put a pillow over your head and tell her to leave you alone. In fact, you do not tell her anything. You grab a toothbrush, throw water on your face and white-knuckle it to the hospital and wonder why on earth there are other cars on the interstate. Nearly three years earlier – to the day – Meghan and I made this exact trip. Back then, we were childless nomads, uncertain what to do with the hours of 6-9 p.m. This time, we were veterans – parents to a maniacal 3year-old who happened to be in the back seat of our race car spewing all kinds of odd sentences because, well, he was sleep talking. If you’re new to this sort of thing, we were on our way to one of life’s most fantastic celebrations: The Epidural. Technically, I’ve never had a contraction. I’ve had a few good bouts of food poisoning, but by the look on my wife’s face, I could eat a pound of raw chicken, a dozen mid-summer oysters and a gallon of curdled buttermilk, let it simmer for an hour, and still never understand the convulsions created by a baby
All may look well between these new siblings, but big brother Hank has play plans for new addition Cal.
trying to crawl out of me. But crawl he did. Over the past three years, I have been convinced there is no greater gift to a father than a first-born child. Along with (largely) his mother, I’ve had a small hand in teaching my son how to survive. I’ve taught him how to hold a spoon, how to use his strength to pull himself onto our bed. I’ve helped him navigate wooden train tracks and showed him how to strum a guitar. He learned how to catch a ball two weeks ago (“Grab it from the air like a baby bird,” I told him). He has become a
Ship without a full deck Sept. 17 is (or was, depending when you are reading this) Texian Navy Day! What’s that? Pilgrim, back in Newark you knew Texas had an army – the Alamo, San Jacinto and Salvation -- but the Republic of Texas also had a navy. To re-tell the tale: The Republic of Texas created a navy which fought the Mexican Navy up and down the Gulf. President Sam Houston, being an army man, hated the navy and refused to pay its costs. He once declared the entire Texas Navy to be pirates and called on other nations to arrest the lot. By the time Houston left the presidency for the first time, in 1838, the Texas Navy was down to one unsailable ship. Texas’ next president, President Mirabeau Lamar liked the navy and restored funds to build a fleet. This brings us to Feb.11, 1842, on the Mississippi River off New Orleans aboard the Texas Navy Schooner (TNS) San Antonio. Ah, New Orleans, and a night on Bourbon Street. The ship pulled in, and began loading supplies. Beef (a dime a pound), bread (a nickel a loaf) and potatoes (a dollar a bushel). That’s all. It is now the night, when the ranking officers set off for the big city, leaving the crew aboard for the very good reason that, once ashore, most would never come back. Some passing boatmen slip aboard a few bottles of booze for the crew. Down in the hold the sailors imbibe and start griping. Topside, Marine Sgt. Seymour Oswald accosts Lt. M. B. Dearborn and demands shore leave for himself and some friends. No soap, or gruel, Sergeant. They get into an argument and Marine Lt. Charles Fuller, the ranking officer still on board, pops up on deck to see what’s happening. Things are getting touchy so, ironically, Fuller calls out the Marine guard, Sgt. Oswald, commanding. Only he begins passing out weapons to the Marine guard and his fellow mutineers. He keeps a Colt pistol and a tomahawk (the Texas Navy was uniquely prepared for Indian attacks). Oswald approaches Fuller. Oswald cracks the officer smartly on the head with a tomahawk. Fuller grabs his own pistol, Oswald fires his. The Marines rush topside. So do the sailor mutineers. Bang. Stab. Shoot. Fuller falls dead. Lt. Dearborn is “knocked down the cabin hatch and the companion drawn over him.” Oswald and his cronies lower a couple of boats and
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head for the fun, but the battle has attracted the notice of sailors aboard a nearby U.S revenue cutter, the Jackson. The U.S. sailors investigate. They and the New Orleans police quickly round up the Texas mutineers and toss them in jail. When the San Antonio finally leaves port, it only has two of the mutineers aboard. International extradition snags between the U.S. and the Republic keep the others in jail. The captain decides not to hold the court martial immediately since the sight of crewmen dangling from the yardarm might put a damper on his recruiting in New Orleans. Fuller is also left behind - buried in the Girod Street Cemetery. President Sam Houston is upset when he receives the word and finally gets most of the other mutineers back to Texas, although the ringleader, Sgt. Oswald, has escaped and is never heard from again. The head of the Texas Navy, Commodore Edwin W. Moore, gathers all concerned, puts them aboard the good ship TNS Austin, and heads for the high seas. The state’s case is hampered by the fact that the San Antonio and its entire crew disappeared in the Gulf. In any event, Moore convenes the case. Frederick Shepherd, after some questioning, turns state’s evidence. He gets off but is killed three weeks later in a battle. Benjamin Porn pilly, who died in prison, had already confessed his part in the mutiny. F. Williams is let off with 50 lashes while William Barrington and Edward Kenan get 100 each. But Pvt. Antonio Landois and Cpl. William Simpson of the Marines and Seamen James Hudgins and Isaac Allen are sentenced to the yardarm. On April 26, 1843, at high noon, they are strung up. Prayers are said over each of the departed, who were then buried at sea. As for Lt. Fuller, his body stayed in New Orleans until 1936 when he was brought to the Official State Cemetery in east Austin. New Orleans needed the Girod Street Cemetery. They had to widen Girod Street. Ashby mutinies at ashby2@ comcast.net
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full-fledged, dirt-on-his-face young boy whose largest laughs come when his parents chase him around the house. It’s in the moments of utter glee that I realize there couldn’t possibly be any greater gift to a mother and father than a child of our own. And then, surrounded by a pit crew of hospital personnel that magically appeared, Sheppard Calhoun McElvy arrived, healthy as any newborn can be. You can plan all you want for the birth of a child. You can convince yourself that you’ve seen it once and this one won’t be any different. But nothing can suck the air straight out of a father like seeing a newborn son wiped down and placed on his mother’s chest for the very first time. For just a matter of moments, you literally cannot move, and as you watch a baby come in contact with the warmth of his mother, and his frightened cries immediately stop, the weight – and the wait – of this day vanish with his first breaths. I thought there was no greater gift than a first-born child, but I was wrong. There is no greater gift than any child God will give a family. And in only God’s glorious humor have I realized raising No. 2 will be nothing like No. 1. Within a couple of hours of Cal’s birth, doctors and nurses told us
this was a very “laid back” child, evidenced by his steely stare at the nurse when she pricked him with his first shot. It’s like he mockingly looked at her and said, “What, you don’t have a needle bigger than that?” It’s a good thing, because two days later, when we brought Cal home, his big brother Hank immediately assumed his rightful place as Chief Torment Officer. And when I say “immediately,” I donot use the adverb lightly. Cal was placed in one of those fancy bassinets that rocks back-andforth, playing hideous music, and he seemed content with his new surroundings. He looked around at the lights and the white ceiling and, out of nowhere, a green, plastic truck. Meghan and I didn’t see Hank place the truck squarely on Cal’s face. No, we just heard a cry that we had never heard from this whimpering baby. We looked at each other, then we looked toward the baby, where his CTO was driving a truck over his face. “HANK!!!!” Yes, I said it with four exclamation points, just louder. “What are you doing?” “He wanted to play with the truck,” our oldest son guiltily replied. No, he does not. Not yet, at least. As any parent knows, before a 3-
year-old can learn anything, he must be told 4,367 times. On Day 2 home with the baby, we got our second chance for a “teachable moment” with big brother. Mother and I both stood in the kitchen when our oldest son became very quiet. Too quiet. And the reason is obviously because when Hank is busy at work, he doesn’t say much. At least he didn’t say much as he picked his baby brother out of his bassinet and carried him to the couch. We aren’t sure how Hank managed the strength to do this, seeing as he sometimes can’t keep his balance while carrying a juice cup. We don’t know if he grabbed the boy by his legs – heck, he may have dragged him by the arms for all we know. In unison… “HANK!!!! What are you doing?” “He wanted to sit on the couch,” big brother deviously told us. No, he does not. Not yet, at least. Day 3, Cal has a spaceship resting on his face when we heard his screams of terror. “HANK!!!! What are you doing?” “He wants to play, daddy.” This is going to be fun, and I can’t wait to watch every single second of our new son’s life. It’s just that we may have to watch a little closer. Email jonathan@mcelvymedia.com
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Dear Editor: Corsages and a school name make J. Reynolds angry, feels it is the equivalent to Date Abuse (really?) to present a corsage with Reagan Bulldogs. Then goes on to say American Slave Empire ... corsages are intended to reflect a school’s community and spirit along with consideration for the girl that wears it. I did not go to the school, but the statements were so off the wall, I wanted to look a few things up. John Reagan was a Democrat, a Texan who stayed with the confederacy as a Postmaster General. He did the following: On August 11, he wrote an open letter to his fellow Texans urging cooperation with the Union, renunciation of the secession convention, the abolition of slavery, and letting freed slaves vote. He does appear to have been a slave owner. By the way American Slave Empire is a resistance movement against U.S. prisons … not slavery. Slavery didn’t start in the U.S. but long before in other countries and continents. The U.S. did stand up and end slavery in December 1865, keeping a solidarity to the second paragraph in the Declaration of Independence which states “we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” J. Smith
Councilwoman Cisneros has a “Big Fix” for strays
Dear Editor: Councilwoman Cisneros, Thank you for taking a lead in this. There are many of us on the Westbury Next Door list that are on a thread about this very issue. On moving back to my home, Houston, from Austin I was dismayed to find that even though I registered as a Cat Colony Manager and brought my traps, BARC will only spay and neuter 2 ferals a day (for the whole city) and one must make an appointment for a month or more in the future. This doesn’t help with pregnant or in heat cats. I am taking them to Austin Humane where I pay $60 an animal, but it hurts because I am a senior on fixed income. Austin has two, maybe more, no kill shelters (The City Shelter and Austin Humane Society and they manage with an excellent and very large foster home list, to the point that they are able to take in animals from surrounding kill shelters. Emancipet mobile van parks at Community Centers in poorer areas and spays and neuters free of charge. There are at least 3 places that spay and neuter feral cats free where I can just show up in the morning with cats I trapped the prior evening (no appt necessary). I would be happy to talk about how Austin is managing their animal population because I think it is a good model. I am happy to back your efforts that are long overdue. Kaye Mitchell
Dear Editor: How about on top of low price spay/neuter we make owning an intact animal very expensive. If you are a legitimate breeder fine, but you will need a license at $XXXXX and a real breeding kennel set up not just your backyard. If you just want to keep an intact animal you need to pay $XXX for males and $XXXX for females. All will require chips and if found roaming, large fines. I saw someone dump a dog at Roosevelt elementary on Sunday but couldn’t get a plate#. Poor dog was chasing the truck like his life depended on it because as we know it did. I have no idea what happened to the dog. People who do those kind of things should have to pay large fines when caught and have the vehicles used to dump the animal confiscated. We do it with poachers and we should do it with those who abuse and dump animals. I see dozens of animals roaming the streets every day and it breaks my heart. I have my full allotment of rescued strays already and have to look away. Make it painful in the pocket. It works pretty well for game law violators, although I’d make it even more painful and we could do it for pet owners too. Something serious MUST be done. Thanks for allowing my rant. Martin Tidswell Email us your letters: news@theleadernews.com
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Wabash owner clears up confusion, gives additional updates By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The owner of community hot spot for decades wanted to clear up some confusion regarding the sale of its property and the transfer of its ownership, so its owner gave The Leader an update on the muddled situation and other happenings last week. Earlier this month, The Leader ran a story on the beloved Wabash Feed and Garden community staple finalizing its relocation to 43rd Street and North Shepherd. A recent discovery, however, has caused some confusion regarding the transfer of property ownership to arise. It was believed that Heights resident and On-
ion Creek owner Gary Moseley had closed on the property back in February with plans to develop it into a restaurant while maintaining the integrity of the building’s structure, and that is true. Last week, however, residents noted that a new “For Lease” sign had sprung up outside the storefront, causing some to question whether a change of plans was in the forecast, so The Leader decided to dig deeper. Owner and operator Betty Heacker informed The Leader that such a change is indeed in motion to an extent, saying Mosley has decided to “test the waters” and determine whether he will be able to release the property to another
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann This “For Lease” sign springing up in front of Wabash last week raised questions for residents due to the previous belief that Gary Mosley had bought the property. Wabash owner Betty Heacker said that though that is the case, Mosley has now chosen to re-lease the property to a third party.
party who wishes to redevelop it as a restaurant site, which they would run for at least two years until Mosley is prepared to re-enter the fold.
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being able to move on their target date in late October. However, if the plan is not approved, Heacker said the store will be be back to square one. Such a process would force the store to have their drainage and parking re-engineered at a significant cost in dollars and an additional delay of six to eight weeks because they would need to begin the process all over again. We are becoming increasingly eager to “get there,” Heacker reiterated last week. “I really think we will be able to spread our wings a bit once we get moved to North Shepherd.”
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In efforts to clear up the recent confusion, Heacker added that Wabash has requested the realtor to place a banner next the sign stating “Business
is relocating,” which was installed earlier this week. Additional progress In the meantime, Wabash will meet with TXDOT this coming week in hopes of getting them to approve the planned parking and drainage plan. The pervious paving system the store wishes to use is currently being used in every major city in Texas, the counties they sit in and the federal government. However, TXDOT has so far, it appears, never approved one. “It is our hope that we can usher them into 2016,” Heacker said. If approved as designed Heacker has a good shot at
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on assisting such families. Part of Filis’ work in such cases involves intricacies such as tailoring a will to make sure the child who will need support from their parents due to a diagnosis will receive it for the rest of their life. A particularly prevalent issue she says can complicate situations for families of special needs children (and thus was a motivation for her to re-enter civil law) is the divorce rate she says sometimes comes as a result of the extra stress and time required following diagnosis, which could affect the care a child receives. “A lot of parents are overwhelmed with the diagnosis at first for a few months, and in the meantime you’re trying to get the proper therapy in place, and talk with the school to make sure they treat your child right,” she said.
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JROTC from P. 1A sored by the Army JROTC and conducted by the College Options Foundation. “They were first in eight states which qualified them to go,” said Sgt. Maj. John Williamson, a 24-year veteran of the Army, now retired, who has been at Scarborough for five years directing the school’s Army JROTC program. About 300 Scarborough students participate in JROTC. “[The program] has been around way longer than I have. It started as a Navy program.” According to the HISD ROTC website, the United States Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) came into being with the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916. JROTC was established in the Houston Independent School District in 1926. Once a source of enlisted recruits and officer candidates, now the JROTC program is a citizenship program devoted to the moral, physical and educational uplift of American youth. Houston ISD has 20 Army, 4 Navy JROTC, and 1 Air Force JROTC programs with a total JROTC enrollment of 4,800 students for school year 20152016. Over 90% of the students who complete four years in the program attend college. Less than 5 percent join the Armed Forces. Williamson explains that there are different JROTC
teams that students can join, like marksmanship, air riflery and physical fitness. The Washington competition was the top of the mountain for two groups – the Leadership teams and the Academic Bowl teams. The Scarborough team was on the Leadership track which means that they studied leadership values and skills, including leadership tenets from Gen. George C. Marshall. The Scarborough team was one of only 40 Army JROTC Academic Bowl teams in the nation to advance to the finals. Early rounds included a timed test that the group took together. Gallegos said that she and Recendiz helped the younger cadets to study. For the past five years, the team has made it to the second level. But it was the February online test with harder questions that earned the team their trip to DC. “I never had anyone get past the second level,” said Williamson. “I thought I’d have a heart attack.” The finals included more tests and presentations to military leaders. The team, while not achieving a top 3 finish, handled themselves very well, according to Williamson. In addition, the cadets met the Assistant Secretary of the Army as well as many generals. They also enjoyed a lot of sight-
seeing and subway riding. The competition is only one of the benefits Brizeida Gallegos says she’s gotten from JROTC. “At first I wasn’t thinking of joining,” she said. “But it’s helped me a lot. I was very shy, and it helped me to gain skills to talk in front of people. We do community service like working at the food bank and doing Junior Achievement with kids at Wainwright Elementary.” Gallegos is also commander of the drill team. Also the president of the National Honor Society, Gallegos travels about 30 minutes each way to attend Scarborough for its Futures Program. She’s getting an associate’s degree in computer administration and networking and hopes to earn a bachelors in psychology from the University of Texas. Islali Recendiz didn’t initially think she was “smart enough” to be on the Leadership team. Now, she knows differently. The school’s Battalion Commander is zoned to Scarborough and wants to become a human resource manager. She’s taking courses with Houston Community College and hopes to attend the University of Houston. “It’s not often kids see something so big,” said Williamson of the DC experience. “I was so happy they got to go.”
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The calendar. STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, Sept. 16 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, www.txlegion560.org. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Local author Deanna Wilson will be signing her book “A Wounded Daughter’s Diary,� Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1-3 p.m., at The Book Scene, 1820 W. 43rd St. There will be food, prizes and fun. Information: 713-869-6117. NUESTRA CULTURA-OUR CULTURE Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery Come out to Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery, 241 W. 19th St., from 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, as they celebrate Mexican and other Latino Cultures. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Enjoy the gallery’s art, books and other cultural items that recognize this period. Information: 713-8802420,
PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA Recreate test-day conditions, understand which subject areas your child needs to focus on and get ready for the day when the scores really count with our free SAT/ACT Practice Exam hosted in conjunction with The Princeton Review. The practice exam is open to all high school students and will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17. Register at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. Information: 713-8693378, ymcahouston.org/harrietjoe-foster-family/. SENIOR BREAKFAST The Village of the Heights The Village of the Heights, 1407 Studewood, will hold a senior breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 21. Dr. Walkes with Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of North Houston will be the guest speaker. St. Joseph Medical Center will be providing AngioScreen vascular health screenings for $50. This life-saving screening service takes just 15 minutes. Please RSVP to 713-802-9700. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP The Village of the Heights Together Offering Unconditional Compassionate Healing (T.O.U.C.H.) caregiver support
group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 22. The discussion will address caregiver concerns. The meeting will take place at The Village of The Heights, 1407 Studewood. Please RSVP at 713-802-9700, www.villageoftheheights.com.
will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 27, at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St. Space is limited. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss security for the neighborhood and to kickoff the 2017 Security Campaign. Information: www.myoakforest. org.
FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, Sept. 23 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8 per plate. Information: 713-6829287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, txlegion560.org, www. txlegion560.org.
BOOK SALE Rotary Club of Houston Heights The Rotary Club of Houston Heights will hold their annual book sale benefiting Heights Library, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1. Heights Library is located at 1302 Heights Blvd. B.I.R.T.H. FAIR United Way The 15th Annual B.I.R.T.H Fair (Bringing Information and Resources to Houston), an event about pregnancy, and labor will be at the United Way Center, 50 Waugh Dr., from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1. Information: info@houbirth.org, www.houbirth.org.
MOULIN ROUGE GALA GHACC The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Gala: Moulin Rouge will be Sept. 23, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop West. Pre-gala reception starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Period, semi-formal or formal attire are recommended. Information: 713861-6735, heightschamber.org.
GOLF TOURNAMENT HONORING DENNIS ADAMS Rotary Club of Houston Heights The Rotary Club of Houston Heights annual Golf Tournament is adding a Golf Ball Drop honoring PDG Dennis Adams. The tournament will be Oct. 3, at
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the Hearthstone Golf Club, 7615 Ameswood Dr. 77095. On-site registration is 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m.. Shotgun start is 12:30 p.m., and ends at 5:30 p.m. with awards and dinner. The cost is $125 for individual entry. Proceeds from this event will benefit scholarships named in Dennis Adams honor. Information: 281-509-5217, pkhoury@harco-ins.com. STRUT YOUR MUTT 1031 Stude Park Strut Your Mutt charity dogwalk is at 1031 Stude Park, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15. Come join us for this pawsome dog walking event that includes interactive games and activities. Information: bestfriends.org/events/strutyour-mutt. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES The Mainstream Connection The Mainstream Connection, 415 E. Crosstimbers St., offers Citizenship Classes. Classes are starting soon. The office is open
Movie Night at St. Matthew’s The Youth of St. Matthew’s will host a Movie Night, from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 17. The community is welcome to the viewing of the Peanuts movie. The movie will be shown outdoors if weather permits, or moved into the fellowship hall in case of rain. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. The movie is free, but guests are asked to bring a canned good to support the homeless food ministry. Popcorn and drinks will be available for a small charge. Young couples with small children are always welcome. Pastor Wall’s Sunday sermon starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 a.m. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, call 713-697-0671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist. org. Study for women at St. Stephen’s A six-week study for women called “Beautiful Already� by Barbara Roose will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 21. The cost is $10. RSVP at 713-686-8241. Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend a Fun4Seniors Luncheon, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4, Sept. 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall, featuring a chicken-fried steak lunch and entertainment by vocalist “Donna B.� The cost is $10 per person. RSVP to Precinct 4 at 281-893-3726. 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 30th year as Fall semester begins All Saints Third Age Learn-
Arts and crafts charity bazaar at John Knox Presbyterian John Knox Presbyterian Church, 2525 N. Gessner, will hold their 8th Annual Arts and Crafts Charity Bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17. If you are interested in being a vendor, visit www.johnknoxhouston. org or call 713-462-5448 for information. All Saints Bravura Concert Series presents Coro Gloria Dei The Bravura concert series is sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St. The concert will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 18. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken. Come meet the artists at the dessert reception after the performance. Call 713-864-2653 or visit www.facebook.com/Bravura-
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Blessing of the Animals at St. Andrew’s St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., will host a community Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. Oct. 2, on the church’s front lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation of pet food (canned or dry) for the animals served by aniMeals on Wheels. After the blessing, there will be food and drink provided by Saint Arnold Brewery and St. Andrews, children’s activities and live music by Lords of Kool. Call 713-861-5596 or visit www.saecheights.org for information.
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Northwest Baptist Church celebrates 52nd Anniversary The community is welcome to come celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of Northwest Baptist Church, 1710 W. 34th St., Sept. 25. Morning worship is 10:30 a.m., followed by a barbecue lunch at noon. Afternoon worship is 2 p.m. Anniversary speakers will be Senior Pastor, Lester Hutson at the morning worship, and Associate/Youth Pastor, Joseph Allen. Call 713-686-5885 or visit www.nwbchouston.org for information.
THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO SPJST Lodge 88 Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., is held every Thursday night (unless otherwise noted, or announced). Bingo pads are $5 each. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Early bird special starts at 7 p.m. with regular bingo games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.
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From the Pews. ing Center senior program begins its 30th year of offering local seniors a variety of activities. New classes offered include an Intro to Facebook, a bilingual U.S. Citizenship Preparedness class and a Let’s Play Chess class. Seminars offered on Sept. 16 include a Metro Sign-up for Bus Passes and a presentation by Dr. Susan Aurish from the Batterson Chiropractic Clinic. The Metro Seminar is from 10:30 a.m.-noon and Dr. Aurish will speak at 1 p.m. The seminars are free. TALC will host a Fiesta Fundraiser Lunch from 11:301 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets are $5 per person. For information call 713-248-1277. All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., offers a hot lunch, cooked on-site Monday-Friday during the semester for $2. Lunch reservations are accepted until 10 a.m. each weekday and can be made by calling 713-248-1277.
Monday through Friday, and offers assistance with Resident renewal forms (I-90) and Citizenship, (N-400) Applications and the I-130. Notary Public services available. Information: 832-8311688, www.tmc-Houston.org.
Candlelight Church of Christ
hat it means to “find one’s voice� is a deep and complicated issue, but certainly part of finding one’s voice involves the hard work of first listening to others. Only through genuinely listening to others and really hearing what they are saying do we begin to understand who we are. Self-understanding comes, if it comes at all, only through differentiating ourselves from those around us. By truly listening to others we gain a sense of who we are. Then one can be confident that one speaks with his or her genuine voice. Writer’s often speak of finding one’s voice, or finding a voice for one’s characters, knowing that it is possible to speak in a variety of voices, many of which may not be genuine or authentic. The modern world is filled with characters whose primary voice is one of ironic disdain and who seem to doubt the possibility of having a sincere and genuine voice. It may be difficult to know exactly who we are precisely because we are always growing and changing, but that does not preclude there being a set of core values from which our voice might emanate. So, perhaps we should spend some time in conversation with our self, with others, and with God, and find our voice, and then be quietly confident to use it. Once you’ve found your own voice, the choice to expand your influence,to increase your contribution, is the choice to inspire others to find their voice.
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The Obituaries.
Adopting a senior pet is a cinch a saliva-soaked tennis ball on your face or attacking the “bed mice” (your feet). Good manners are wellestablished: An older pet will usually be potty trained and have stopped chewing and biting. Your older pet might also already know basic commands. Most senior pets are already accustomed to sleeping at night, eating in the morning, going potty before bed and after waking-unlike a puppy whose schedule is similar to a newborn baby. You’ll be a hero: Puppies and kittens are the stars of the show at most shelters, so they’re typically the first to get adopted. Senior pets are often overlooked and are among the first to be euthanized. By adopting a senior pet, you’re truly saving a life and making a difference. You’ll also have an animal who appreciates what you’ve done for them and will be forever loyal. No surprises here: Your senior pet will be fully grown, so there’s no paw-scrutinizing, guessing what size animal you’re getting. Personality has also already been established, so, just like size and shape, you sort of know what you’re getting. Save some money: Your senior pet will most likely have already been spayed/ neutered and be up to date on their vaccinations, which is a big financial commitment that you have to make when you adopt a puppy or kitten. Short-term commitment: Yes, it sounds grim, but if you’re not in a position to offer the next 20 years of
Dear Tabby, I think we’re ready to adopt a pet but we don’t want a puppy or kitten. In fact, we’re thinking about adopting a senior animal. Would that be a good idea, or would a puppy or kitten be easier? Ready to Adopt in Ella Lee Forest Dear Ready to Adopt, Is there anything cuter than a puppy or a kitten? Not much that I can think of-but you want to know what’s not always so cute? Having to train and teach them the rules of your home; middle of the night feedings and bursts of energy; destructive behaviors...the list goes on and on. So, what about a senior pet? There are some real benefits to adopting a pet in their “golden years.” Energy levels: An older pet would likely rather cuddle on the couch then run laps around the living room. This is not to say that an older pet won’t have the energy or endurance to go play at the park with you and your family--I’m just saying that he might not wake you up at 3 am, repeatedly placing
your life to a pet, adopting a senior animal might be a good solution. Are you sold yet on the idea of adopting a senior pet? Well, good news...most area shelters offer reduced adoption fees for pets over a certain age--some not even
Una Clark Lawrence Brotherton, 99, born Sept. 9, 1916 in Denison, Texas, died Aug. 31. She was married to Vivian Joe Brotherton in 1948. They were married 48 years. Brotherton was a member of Garden Oaks Baptist Church for more than 60 years, where she taught Sunday school to children’s groups and adult classes. Survivors include her children, Mary Clark Jennings, Damon Joseph Brotherton, Joe Brotherton, and Mark Allison Brotherton, sisters Avis Cole, Marie Brintle, Dorothy Nell Foster, Arah Ann Tarver, and one grandson.
close to senior citizenship! Check out your local shelter and see what they have to offer. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.
Floyd “Bodey” Greer Francis, 90, born Oct. 27, 1925 in Madison, Wis., died Sept. 2. He was in the U.S. Air Force in World War II and retired as a Major from the USAF Reserves in 1973. He was employed as a banker. Francis is survived by his wife of 39 years, Martha Lou Francis, his children Gregory, Rebecca, Dennis, Ann, and Amy, and several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Winston Wallace Hey, 63, born April 14, 1953, died Sept. 6. Hey graduated from Texas A&M University and spent much of his career at Schlumberger. Survivors include his daughter, Haley Hey, sisters Joanne Hey Smith, Linda Rivelis, Suzanne Ollry, and brother Jim Hey. Hey is also survived by his former wife, Susan Peterkin Hey. Clarence Melvin Painter, 79, born Sept. 16, 1936, died Sept. 7. He graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1954. Painter joined the United States Navy in October 1955. He left the Navy in June 1971 as a LCDR after earning the Naval Achievement Medal w/Gold Star in lieu of a second award, and Vietnam Service Medal w/ three stars. He worked in Dallas for EDS, and in Houston for Shell Oil and Bariod. Painter was a faithful member of Norhill Church of Christ. He was a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, a life member of both American Legion Post 560 and VFW Post 8905. He is survived by his children Trace Painter, Emily Davis, Jennifer Feltes, and Michael Painter, sister Janeen Cook, and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 22, at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sept. 23, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Military Honors will be rendered at Houston National Cemetery following the chapel service. Joanna Lynne Psencik, 68, born April 11, died Sept. 9. Patricia A. Van Deventer, 88, born Dec. 27, 1927, died
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HEIGHTS AREA HOARDERS ESTATE SALE 1221 Columbia 77008 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 15th, 16th, 17th • 9AM to 5PM Baldwin Spinet Piano, Oak Ball & Claw Foot China Cabinet, Beautiful English Oak Armoire with Inlaid Ebony, American Brilliant Cut Glass Punch Bowl & Stand and 9� Bowl. Lots of Stacking and Regular Bookcases. 5000+ Hardbound Books. Lots of CDs Collectible Items: Looney Tunes, Walt Disney, Lady Diana Plus TOO MUCH MORE TO MENTION! ***PLEASE NOTE NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE*** Please visit our website for more details www.rogerhowardappraisals.com
Great Estate Sale Thursday • Friday • Saturday September 15, 16, 17 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 7700 Renwick  Houston 77081
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Town & CounTry EsTaTE salEs THE PURPLE CAT RESALE AND GARAGE SALE: Thursday 11-4, Friday 11-3, Saturday 11-3. 2126 W. 34th St. Benefiting Animal Rescue. (TF)
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MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)
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Since Sept. 17 commemorates the 229th anniversary of the signing of our U.S. Constitution, it’s a fitting occasion to recall our God-given rights, and one of those rights is the freedom to travel. One key driving our repair philosophy at Adolf Hoepfl Garage is our basic belief that the car, more than any other form of transportation is and has been a key to our independence. Since Henry Ford invented the Quadricycle, the car has provided millions if not billions of people the freedom to explore, to become prosperous, to be adventurous, and to be productive in ways unimaginable a hundred years ago. Cars are the most flexible, economical mode of transportation ever devised. Cars allow us to go anywhere, stop anywhere, explore anywhere in relative comfort. This summer Sybren and I took a 6,000 mile road trip. We left Houston and drove to Canada. We spent time in Mammoth Cave and Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky, the Henry Ford Museum and the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan. We saw Niagara Falls in New York and drove around the 20,000 acres of Gettysburg and saw General Washington’s headquarters in Valley Forge, PA. We endured Philadelphia’s terrible traffic to see the birthplace of our nation at Philadelphia Hall. Along the way we explored the Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, the beautiful Adirondacks and the Smoky Mountains. How else can one enjoy the natural scenery of our country, experience small town America or big city America, view farmland, ranch lands, antelope, bears and bison, explore businesses, find local treasures, except in a car? Isn’t this a freedom we should cherish and nurture for ourselves and our children? Today, I challenge you to read the Constitution. While you will not see a right to trav-
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