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Preventive approach helps find breast cancer early Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader Mention October and thoughts naturally turn to pumpkins, cold fronts and football. However, it’s also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Having a mammogram is a vital step toward good breast health. Sharon Smith, M.D.; Jennifer Whitelock, M.D.; and Amber Dobyne, M.D., obstetricians-gynecologists affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, endorse screening mammograms for their lifesaving benefits. “There are certain abnormalities that simply cannot be detected by the patient at home and perhaps not by the physician in the office,” says Dr. Whitelock. “Some types of breast cancers are so small that they cannot be picked up in the form of a mass.” THE FIRST STEP TO DIAGNOSIS Drs. Smith, Whitelock and Dobyne follow the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ recommendation that a woman with no family history of breast cancer should have her first mammogram at the age of 40. If there is a family history, or if an abnormality is detected on a physical exam, the patient should see her physician and schedule a mammogram, even if she is younger than 40. “Genetic screening may also be recommend-

ed if a first-degree relative, such as a mom, dad or sibling, has had breast cancer,” adds Dr. Dobyne. During the physical examination, the physician takes the patient’s medical history and performs a clinical breast examination. For a returning patient, the doctor checks any changes and updates the history. Depending on the results of this clinical examination, the physician may prescribe a traditional 2-D mammogram, a diagnostic mammogram, which includes numerous additional images, or a 3-D digital mammogram, also called tomosynthesis. 3-D mammography views breast layers in greater detail. It is particularly useful for women with dense breast tissue as it can usually detect smaller breast tumors better than traditional 2D mammography. If an abnormality is detected on any mammogram, an ultrasound may be necessary. “During a clinical exam, if an abnormality is suspected, a diagnostic workup may be indicated. A diagnostic workup gives the radiologist the options of mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies, if necessary,” says Dr. Smith. SCHEDULE NOW RATHER THAN LATER A mammogram only takes about 30 min-

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Yelling from rooftops: early detection saves lives By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader In October of each year, Americans observe Breast Cancer Awareness month. We talk about new treatments, we cite its statistical occurrence – one in eight women in the US – and we wear pink to honor those we’ve lost, and those who are fighting now. We do not, however, talk enough about the very first and finest line of defense: early detection. In Houston, one would be hard pressed to find a more passionate advocate for early detection than Daisha Hayden, MD. Dr. Hayden is a board certified Radiologist and the Director of the Women’s Center for Breast Care at St. Joseph Medical Center. This professional is moving mountains by speaking out - on TV news, on the radio, in print, and through numerous public engagements. Unusually gracious and warm, Dr. Hayden will put her pleasant demeanor aside and yell from rooftops to have her message heard: mammograms, starting at age 40, save lives. Research has proven that Dr. Hayden must speak out. For many years in America, annual mammograms were suggested for women starting at age of 50 or even 55. Today, most medical

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age of 40 is absolutely the point we recommend today,” Dr. Hayden explained. “Prior to age 40, there are fewer risk factors for breast cancer, but between 40 and 45, those risk factors double. And a mammogram will identify Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, or early cancer, a mass that often can not be detected manually.” Another factor that demands consideration is that the cancers found in younger women, tend to be more aggressive than those identified in their older counterparts. “One in six breast cancers occurs in women in their 40s and they are often aggressive types. The years of life lost to breast cancer is highest for women aged 40 to 49,” said Dr. Hayden. ”Screenings often detect cancer while it is still curable.” Heights resident Cheryl F. Harmon is herself a medical professional at Texas Children Hospital, so routine annual exams are simply a part of her life. At the age of 43, she had her third mammogram and thought little of it. Harmon is the mother of a teen son and a daughter in elementary school. With no breast cancer in her family, it was a shock to receive the news of a lump identified in

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Page 2B • Saturday, October 14, 2017 • The Leader Mammography from P. 1B utes. Unfortunately, pain is sometimes cited as a reason for postponing this important screening. Dr. Smith’s advice is straightforward. “Sometimes a mammogram is uncomfortable, but it’s important to get a diagnosis, and the discomfort is very brief,” says Dr. Smith. “We are better at treating cancer, or an abnor-

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mality, if we detect it early.” Dr. Smith goes on to explain that breast implants decrease sensitivity, so she recommends 3-D tomosynthesis for these patients. Additionally, men are not immune from breast cancer. “Men are not screened often, but if there’s a family history of breast cancer, especially

male breast cancer, we do recommend screening,” says Dr. Smith. “Obviously, this process starts with the patient’s family doctor, who may prescribe an ultrasound, mammogram or even genetic testing.”

wasn’t detected. Today, three years later, I consider myself very, very lucky.” There is some good news. In recent years, medical professionals have seen a gradual reduction in breast cancer among women aged 50 and older. Death rates have also been declining since about 1990. This is attributed better screening, increased awareness, improving treatment plans, but most significantly

- early detection. At St. Joseph’s Medical Center, we take this matter seriously,” added Dr. Hayden. “We designed a special program to insure that screening is available to everyone. Now through the end of October, we are offering $100 screenings to everyone. A woman need only book the appointment in October. She can make the appointment any time through the end of the year, but it must

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Detection from P. 1B one breast by the screening. “After a biopsy and the conclusion of cancer, the doctors were willing to do a lumpectomy, instead of remove the entire breast. They gave me a choice,” Harmon explained. “After consulting with my family, and thinking long and hard about it, we decided to have a single mastectomy. The thing is, when they examined the post-operative breast, they found an additional mass that

be booked this month. We encourage all to take advantage of it,” she concluded. We noticed Dr. Haden wearing a comfortable smile while talking about St. Joe’s generous offer. It is the sort of contentment that comes with knowing her outreach will save many lives. To schedule a screening, visit www.stjosephmammo. com or call 713-757-7416.

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Dear Tabby, Is it safe to let my dog ride in the back of my truck? I see a lot of people with dogs in the back of a truck and it makes me nervous. What do you think? Tailgating in Timbergrove Dear Tailgating, Most dogs love to ride in a vehicle--their nose out the window, ears flopping in the wind. It seems as though a ride in the back of a truck would be every dog’s dream come true, but in reality, it can turn into a real nightmare for both you and your dog. For starters, dogs can’t “hold on” the way humans can, and any sudden start, stop, or turn can toss your pet onto the highway. If the impact of hitting the road at a high speed doesn’t kill him, oncoming traffic probably will. It is estimated that at least 100,000 dogs die this way each year. There are other hazards to consider. Most dogs love the feeling

of wind blowing past their ears at 60 mph, but that wind can seriously irritate mucous membranes and blow pieces of grit into the animal’s eye. It may require veterinary attention to remove the foreign material, which could cause permanent damage to the eye. Insects or flying debris can also lodge in the nasal passages or get sucked up into the windpipe. The weather conditions are also a consideration when choosing where your dog should ride. Obviously, cold weather conditions would make a ride in the back unbearable, but hot weather is of more concern here in Houston. Hot sun can heat the metal floor of a truck bed enough to burn a pet’s paw pads. And once the truck has stopped, a dog left sitting in the broiling sun without water or shade may suffer from heat stroke before long. It is safest to allow your dog to ride inside the truck cab, or leave him at home. If he must ride in the back of the truck, put the pet inside a crate that will give him some protection from the wind and weather, and tie the crate securely to the walls of the truck bed, so it cannot slide about or be tossed out of the truck. Do not leash your pet inside the truck bed, as many a dog has been strangled when tossed or bumped over the side of the truck and been left helplessly dangling. Special harnesses are available to prevent this kind of

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How to reduce the risk SJMC offers medication of getting breast cancer management seminar From Staff Reports As technology evolves, it’s easy to believe there is a technological cure for just about anything. However, in the case of breast cancer, it can often come down to some simple lifestyle choices in order to help reduce the risk of the dreaded diagnosis, which affects about 1 in 8 women. According to the Siteman Cancer Center, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can be a key to reducing your risk, especially seeing as the two concepts generally co-exist on the same scale. “It’s easy to tune out because it gets said so often, but maintaining a healthy weight is an important goal for everyone. Being overweight can increase the risk of many different cancers, including breast cancer, especially after menopause,” the organization’s website says. “Exercise is as close to a silver bullet for good health as there is, and women who are physically active for at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to help keep weight in check.” Further, Siteman suggests eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible and avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol. “While moderate drinking can be good for the heart in older adults, even low levels of intake can increase the risk of breast cancer,” the Center says. “If you don’t drink, don’t feel you need to start. If you

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drink moderately, there’s likely no reason to stop. But, if you drink more, you should cut down or quit.” For those women with children, Siteman suggests breastfeeding for a total of one year or more combined for all children, as the practice serves a dual purpose of lowering the risk for breast cancer while offering improved health benefits for the child. Finally, Siteman suggests that women over the age of 35 or those who smoke to avoid taking birth control pills. Though the pills have both tehir pros and cons in general, Siteman says while women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. This risk goes away quickly, though, after stopping the pill. “The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are,” Siteman says on its website. “If you’re very concerned about breast cancer, avoiding birth

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While the aformentioned lifestyle choices may reduce the risk of breast cancer, there are always factors that we cannot control, so do not hesitate to get tested or screened if you notice anything abormal.

While medications provide many healthcare benefits, understanding dosage and interactions between them is critical, especially for senior adults. Current estimates are that 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women older than age 65 take five or more medications per week; about 12 percent of both men and women take 10 or more medications per week. This includes both prescription and over-thecounter (OTC) products such as vitamins, mineral supplements and herbal products. Learn more about medication management, and especially opioid stewardship, at a free breakfast seminar Wednesday, October 25, with Joseph T. Bottecelli, MS, RPH, Pharmacy Director at St. Joseph Medical Center. The free breakfast and health talk are part of the Senior Advantage Program at St.

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Women’s Health Directory Directory of local female health service professionals. Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church. 1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 • Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com

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Local residents among survivors living to tell their tale By Elizabeth Villareal For The Leader It’s no secret that thriving, vibrant women abound in our community. In fact, The Leader community is blessed with an abundance of active, caring women from all walks of life. A common thread connecting some of these bright souls is breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month nationwide and as part of the campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer risks and the value of screening and early detection, The Leader is grateful to be able to share the journey of a few of our neighbors who have conquered breast cancer, honoring them as well as those currently in the fight of their lives right now, and also those precious to us who lost their battles with breast and other cancers. Cindy Atkinson Medina grew up in Northside and attended Sam Houston High School, is married to Cesario Medina and is mother to two children, son Ryan Elder and daughter Tiffany Elder. Medina is beloved by friends and family scattered all over Leader country. Medina glows with love for her family and a fun nature, enjoys traveling, relaxes by creating fabulous and intricately worked quilts coveted by friends and family who are lucky to receive them as special gifts at hallmark events in their lives, loves crafting and dogs, and is, of course, a breast cancer survivor. After a clear routine mammogram in March 2013, Medina was surprised to discover a painful lump almost the size of a tennis ball in her right breast the following December. Because it was so large, seemed to appear out of nowhere and was painful, and she had a history of fibrocystic breasts, Medina did not even consider cancer a possibility, and promised herself she would see her doctor in January after the busy holiday season wound down. The day after she returned home from a holiday trip to New York City with daughter Tiffany in January 2014, she went for a mammogram after calling her doctor and within just a couple of hours was told doctors were 99% certain she had breast cancer and they wanted to biopsy the lump immediately. After meeting Dr. Daniel LeHane at The Methodist Cancer Center, Medina embarked on a 6 month course of chemotherapy, receiving Red Devil Chemo, a very strong treatment protocol, followed by a lumpectomy and removal of some involved lymph nodes. Medina then had 33 radiation treatments and is now on a regimen of a 1 mg chemo pill which she will take for 10 years. Working full time during treatment was a routine Medina was determined to maintain to stay busy and she did indeed continue working throughout, although she was hospitalized 6 times for 3 – 5 days after most of her chemo treatments and was very seriously ill one of those times. Medina said, “The one thing I never once did was go to the computer and look it up. I lost my mother to ovarian cancer in 1995 and when she was first diagnosed, I went to the computer and was horrified with what I read and my mother

Contributed photo Cindy Medina sands joyfully with her family the day she rang the bell after completing her cancer treatments at the Methodist Hospital Cancer Center.

only lived 18 months. I did not want to know everything, and I trusted my doctor to tell me everything.” Medina found strength in her supportive family and focused on getting well so that she could attend her children’s weddings (neither was engaged at the time) and enjoy the grandchildren she is sure will come eventually. “I decided that I had too much to live for and I had to get a grandbaby one day so there was no way I was giving up and was going to fight it 100% to make sure I could beat it!” Medina very candidly shared her experience from the beginning on Facebook, sharing her ups and downs and of course, the wonderful day she rang the bell after finishing her last treatment. Reading the positive thoughts, words of encouragement and prayers of friends and family on social media made her fight that much more. Medina’s message to other women is: “Do not wait! Do your self-exams and if you notice anything different, go to the doctor immediately and do not wait like I did. If I had gone at the beginning of December it is a good possibility that the cancer would not have spread to my lymph nodes. So please do not wait; it could make a big difference. In my case, it was only 9 months between the clear mammogram and the discovery of a 5 cm lump.” Medina and her sister in law, also a survivor, have participated in the Komen Foundation’s Walk for the Cure for years every October and now have their own team, the Pink Pacers. Another survivor who prefers to consider herself a thriver is Terry Jeanes of Garden Oaks. If you have met Jeanes, you will understand when she says, “I had to take the bull by the horns. I had to pay attention.” Independent, focused, giving and strong, Jeanes has been quietly kicking cancer to the curb for a little over a year now. Jeanes had a mammogram in November of 2015 and a cyst her doctor had been watching had not changed. Fast forward to the summer of 2016 and Jeanes noticed something was different. She couldn’t decide what was different as the cyst seemed to be the same, but something was indeed different. Not yet due for her annual

Contributed photo Barbara Dickens in Austin this past August, lobbying for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network with Congressman Brian Babin

mammogram, Jeanes acted on her intuition and called to make an appointment. When the office noted she wasn’t yet due for her annual exam and let her know insurance might not cover the test, Jeanes did not let that be an obstacle put before her that would cause her to dismiss the situation; in her gut, she was paying attention. She made the appointment. Realizing about 5 weeks later she had not received a call regarding an appointment, she called back to find her request had gotten lost and made an appointment on the spot. Quickly following a mammogram done on Sept. 6 were tests and treatment at The Methodist Hospital. Jeanes’ PET scan, bloodwork, biopsy, and meeting with an oncologist - all was done in 6 weeks. The tumor had grown underneath the cyst moving the cyst forward, and while Jeanes couldn’t feel a difference, there was indeed a difference. Jeanes credits her wonderful support system to her strong recovery from surgery and treatments. Her mother and sister have both been treated for breast cancer by the same doctor and team, and the knowledge of their success was a strong motivator. After years of being involved with the community and giving to others, be it the community, family, friends, clients – she felt like good things were coming back to her. After being a giver all these years, now her lesson was learning to receive. She recalls an outpouring of love and support and that fueled her. She also decided early on her philosophy was, “I am going to be a good patient.” Jeanes did not neglect to ask questions, but she was going to be a good patient and she put her trust in her doctors. She researched, but not to the point where she was inundated or overwhelmed. As she underwent rounds of chemo, radiation and a double mastectomy, Jeanes began to notice a flow of love and positivity. She mindfully expressed gratitude all the time, even for little things. She granted herself time to process fear and purge out the negative so that she could take in more joy. She said literally, that is her philosophy with all of it: purge out the negative so she could take in more joy, and then it was important for her to share that joy with others. Just little positive actions create a ripple effect that you can see. Jeanes reminded herself, “It is OK to acknowledge the fear; you want your life back, but this is your life. It is just different.” Jeanes rewarded herself with restful breaks and treated herself with visits to peaceful spots as well as permission to take naps! “Rest and recharge” was a phrase she shared on Facebook with her friends, reminding them to do the same for themselves. She journaled, and she was very public with it – and she shared her journey. In trying to explain her feeling about the old saying “practice what you preach,” Jeanes said, “We teach what we need to learn the most. By having it forthright and before me, it reinforced me and refueled me and reenergized me to keep going. And then I expressed gratitude, I took time to do that, and it became part of the ritual of living. The ritual of the celebration of living life while you are here – while you are here. “I am more than a survivor, I am a thriver.” Jeanes said to her, surviving is treading water. Surviving is getting by. “I am going for the gusto. It’s not the

big house, the big car; it is living life and loving it - taking in the joy, expressing the gratitude, and passing on to others and that inspires me to do it again. To repeat the circle. It’s thriving!” Go for the joy. Go for the smiles. Be with people and let them be in a happier state than when you met them. That’s the ticket. Jeanes did have the joy of being able to focus on a new baby and a new life coming into the famly – her daughter was pregnant – and her visual during chemo was cuddling a new baby – and all of a sudden the visual was here and the treatment was done! Every victory was one step closer to being over the obstacle and putting that in her rear view mirror. “Each person has to find what works for them – that makes them find a place for peace – and whether it’s visualization, journaling, whatever, and use that. And whatever gives you strength makes the difference.” Barbara Dickens of the Houston Heights has shown her strength as a 7th Dan Black Belt and as a two-time cancer survivor of 29 years. She

states, “I am a survivor, not just a statistic. I don’t think people realize how much the discipline of martial arts can get you through something like this. People think of the kicking, punching, turning, but they don’t think about the discipline and mindset. The attributes of self-confidence, discipline, self-esteem, perseverance – all of those things, practiced over and over all of those years – I use the tenets of martial arts every day of my life!” In 1988, Dickens had just had a clear, routine mammogram and then several months later a lump was found which was malignant. Dickens turned to MD Anderson for treatment and she also endured the Red Devil version of chemotherapy. “Being diagnosed in 1988 was the changing point in my life. I was completely devastated. It was the last thing I thought I would hear. There was no family history of cancer. Why me? I didn’t drink or smoke. Why me? I went through all the stages from hating God to “I’m going to die and I’m way too young to die.” This lasted for about a week. “I realized I had three powerful cancer fighters already at my disposal and I began to realize I had all along what it would take to beat this disease – the things ‘cancer CANNOT take away.’I had God. As in the poem ‘Footprints,’ God carried me every step of the way, especially when I couldn’t walk. I had my family. They were always there to love me, to support me when I felt weak, and to wipe away the tears when they came. I had martial arts and my students who gave me strength and energy.” Dickens now walks three miles every day, kayaks, gardens and raises her own vegetables. In addition to running her business, White Horse Academy of Martial Arts located in the Houston Heights, Dickens stays busy and keeps her body moving. She believes fully that cancer changed her and made her a better person; the experience made her want to give back and fight for people who need an advocate.

In addition to being named a Hero of Hope in 2012, Dickens is heavily involved in the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (“ACSCAN”) and ACS’s Relay for Life. Research funding, reduction in the cost of cancer drugs, and access to treatment are a few of the things about which Dickens is passionate and outspoken. A valuable tool which did not exist in 1988 is a vital and free resource for cancer patients and their families today: the 24/7 American Cancer Society hotline. Banks of phone volunteer operators help guide people through the maze of cancer treatment information as well as the challenge of living with cancer. Dickens claims, “You can ask them anything! Questions about drug interactions with your chemo, insurance coverage problems, problems paying your household bills, questions regarding the Family Leave Act and sick time, they will even help you through a panic attack in the middle of the night. For free! They are taking hundreds of calls and helping hundreds of people per day.” Dickens urges patients and their families to make use of this resource. The toll free number: 800-227-2345. Go to www. cancer.org for more information about the programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society. Recently in Washington DC at the Lights of Hope ceremony where 25,000 luminarias circled the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a man walked up to Dickens and asked what was going on. She explained about the luminarias honoring those lost to cancer and also those fighting cancer. The gentleman was an evacuee from Hurricane Irma in Florida and he was in DC to wait out the storm. He was so moved by what he was witnessing that he put his arms around Dickens and hugged her, a complete stranger, and held on. Dickens related, “(As a survivor) You don’t know the impact you have on people – and you have to take it – the love and encourSee Survivors P. 9B

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Bulldogs maintain unblemished start to 2017 By Mike Tenney For The Leader On a perfect Friday night for homecoming, the Houston Heights football team remained perfect on the season. Thanks to Hurricane Harvey, the Bulldogs will play just eight varsity football games this fall instead of the originally-scheduled 10, but they are now halfway towards an unbeaten season, improving to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in District 18-6A by toppling Bellaire 31-12 last week before a large homecoming gathering at Delmar Stadium. “The boys played a great game,” said Heights head coach Stephen Dixon after the game. “We’re just trying to keep it going. But this (was) a big win for us.” The victory keeps them tied for first place with powerhouse Lamar, which the Bulldogs face next week after they play Westbury 7 p.m. this Friday night at Butler Stadium. Senior quarterback/wide receiver/defensive back Jalen Green, who has verbally committed to play at the University of Texas, is a one-man wrecking crew these days for

the Bulldogs. The 6-foot, 185pound speedster scored four touchdowns against the Cardinals, three on the ground and another on a 34-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Mark Castro on a perfect pass down the sideline. Green also showed off his serious skillset in a variety of ways. He took direct shotgun snaps from the center in the Wildcat, or in this case, Bulldog offense. He caught a touchdown pass. He took handoffs. And defensively, Green made tackles. But the Bulldogs are hardly a one-man team. Cornerback Marco Dimio has verbally committed to play at the University of Massachusetts, while fellow defensive back Erick Hubert had two interceptions against Bellaire – including a 95-yard return that resulted in a Green score. Besides the picks, Hubert’s other moment in the spotlight was an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown after Bellaire’s first offensive series of the third quarter. That pushed the Heights’ lead to 24-7 two minutes into the second half and put them in total control. Castro threw the ball well with his big offensive line pro-

tecting him, and Eric Elmore is another running back with talent, averaging nearly 11 yards a run against Bellaire on just seven carries. The Bulldogs have looked unstoppable at times offensively during the first half of the shortened-season, having scored an amazing 177 points or just under 45 points per game. They have also topped the 50-point mark twice, defeating Clear Creek, 56-21 to start the year and Sam Houston, 68-7 two weeks ago in their district opener. Defensively, the numbers are also getting better as they have allowed 61 points in four games, but just 19 in the first two weeks of district play. Their first-team defense has surrendered just two touchdowns in two district games as Sam Houston reached the end zone just once while Bellaire scored a first-quarter touchdown, but was held to a field goal and safety after that. Linebacker Timothy Lavallis, and defensive backs Hubert, Derrick Smith, and Xavier Solomon led the Heights heavy hitting against Bellaire, giving up some yardage but keeping the visitors out of the

Photo by Landan Kuhlmann A Heights High School coach gives instruction to players before beginning a practice drill. The Bulldogs continued their stellar early-season performance last week with a 31-12 victory over Bellaire, setting the 4-0 Bulldogs up for a potential district championship showdown against Lamar.

end zone for the final three periods of play. Westbury is 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the 18-6A after they defeated Chavez 28-14 last

Friday night. For the Bulldogs, with a win over the Huskies, they would set up a potential district championship showdown next week against La-

mar, which is also 2-0 in the district after whipping Westside, 40-7, last Saturday at Delmar.

Local football teams enter bye week on good footing By Mike Tenney For The Leader An open date can be a tricky thing for football teams. If someone is playing well, they may not want to see a bye week because they don’t want anything to stop their momentum or jolt their routine. If a team is struggling and beat up physically, the extra time between games can give everyone a chance to heal and regroup. For unbeaten 4-0 St. Pius X, the Panthers definitely fall into the first category, having been unstoppable on offense and pretty much immovable on defense during the first month of the season in cruising past four public schools. But the current bye week, with the cancellation of their

game last week against Little Cypress-Mauriceville and the scheduled open date this Friday, means head coach Stephen Hill’s team finds itself in the middle of a prolonged layoff that will see them go three weeks between games. That means the Panthers’ theme going forward will be to pick up right where they left off when they finally do get back on the field Friday, Oct. 20 against All Saints in Fort Worth. Besides being excited to play again, the game will also be important because it will be their final one before the start of TAPPS District 1-5A play a week later when they go to Tomball to meet Concordia Lutheran. While highly sought-after junior quarterback Grant Gunnell gets a lot of rightly-

deserved headlines, the Panthers are undefeated because they have a tremendous team. Eight different receivers have caught passes from Gunnell this year with junior Bobbie Curry and senior Jacob Jefferson each having over 40 receptions already. And Jefferson finds his way to the end zone once he gets the ball, having scored 14 touchdowns this year. Kaleb Delphin, who leads the team in rushing, has 20 grabs out of the backfield while juniors Chase Lane and Trenton Waggoner are also in double figures in catches. On defense, the Panthers had one bad quarter against College Station in allowing 27 points in the third period of a 58-41 victory. But they still have allowed just 68 points combined in four games and

just 27 total in wins over Sealy, Chavez and Bryan Rudder. Linebackers Bruno Forestieri and Colby Bonds have been the top tacklers on the defense, which shutout Rudder and held Chavez and Sealy to a pair of touchdowns. Safety Ricky Lester, tackle Benil Johnson, end Jacob Craig, and safety Coby Roberts have also standouts for the Panther rundown crew. St. Thomas The Eagles collected the first win of the Richard McGuire-era Friday night when they defeated Pasadena, 4221, to highlight their homecoming festivities at Granger Stadium. After three straight wild losses to start the season, the Eagles scored 35 points in the

first half to have the Pasadena under control by the break. They also played their best defensive game thus far to defeat a Pasadena team still looking for its first win this year. St. Thomas will now try to make it two consecutive wins to close out non-district play when they venture to San Antonio this Friday to face Central Catholic. After that game, they are off next week before kicking off their TAPPS 1-5A schedule Friday, Oct. 27 in Beaumont against Monsignor Kelly. The last few years, the district championship has come down to the final night of the season when the Eagles play St. Pius X. This year, they once again meet on the last night of play, Friday, Oct. 10 at the south end of Shephard Ave at St.

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Sports from P. 5B week for their first setback this year. Central Catholic may also have the most unique mascot nickname around as they are called the Buttons. Waltrip Playing only District 24-5A opponents after Hurricane Harvey wiped out their short non-district schedule, Waltrip is off to a 4-0 start this year and currently sitting atop the district leader board. They went into this week’s district action a half-game ahead of Austin, which stands 3-0. Madison is in third place at 3-1 with that loss coming to Waltrip and Furr, who the

Why did you want the job at Clifton? I felt I was ready to lead my own campus and saw great potential in Clifton. I saw a community that wanted to be a family, and I was ready to be a part of it. What are your personal goals with regard to the school? Where do you think you can make a difference? I want the school to be a positive and welcoming place. I want us to help build better humans by modeling empathy and reflective practices. I can make a difference by setting the right tone and modeling the kind of character we want our staff and students to exemplify. In addition, I have extensive experience coaching and training teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and literacy…so that will

Rams play this Friday night at Dyer Stadium, is 2-1 and currently occupy the fourth and final available playoff spot. With a high-powered offense led by senior quarterback Cameron Howe, the Rams have scored 44 points or more in three of their four games. But the defense has also done its part, having pitched a pair of shutouts in their four victories. Howe has used everyone around him to make things go. He has thrown touchdown passes to sophomore receiver Daelon Lewis, sophomore Orvis Fowler, junior Washington Jordan, and senior Samuel

definitely help. What is Clifton’s current number of zoned and non-zoned students? Is it still a magnet? Any new students from Harvey? We are currently at a little over 700 students, and ready to grow. We are a STEM magnet and a neighborhood Vanguard. We enrolled only a handful of students due to Harvey, but several of our families were affected. We have made sure all those students feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. What have you learned about Clifton since you’ve been on the job? We have great kids coming from diverse backgrounds. Our teachers and parents are very eager to see our school flourish. Our campus is beautiful and with some imagination

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students and our school soar. Our staff is full of great ideas and positive energy and they are determined to succeed. New and veteran - they are committed to Clifton! We have staff like Coach Schmidt, who have dedicated their life to the Clifton community and staff that has returned to Clifton after once being students in it. There is a true investment in our staff. We can do better in partnering with our community. We have not maximized the power of relationships when it comes to our families and neighborhood. We know that together we are better and are planning on having recurring events such as Coffee with the Principal and curriculum nights that will show families we are a team. We also welcome the visits and input from our neighbors and hope to partner with them in projects that

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Contributed photo Garden Oaks resident Terry Jeanes rings teh bell loud and clear to signal the end of her breast cancer treatment. SInce beating the disease Jeanes has taken to the streets as well as various forms of media to spread the word and awareness of breast cancer

agement – when they offer it to you and then you have to give it back to someone else.” “Cancer does truly change your life forever; you don’t look at anything the same way again. I ask God every day to give me one more day. I know I was put on this earth to fulfill something, and I don’t think he’s ready to take me. (Dickens is 75 years old.) Now I think I know why I was put here: to educate people and to be their friend; to be their power.” Dickens’ message for women in our community who may face breast cancer in the future or are fighting right now? “Hope. Never, ever give up hope. We live it and breathe it every day; we fight every day and when you can’t fight any longer, that same word “hope” is what makes you ready to meet your Creator.” Dickens has colored her short hair purple for a number of years now and it is her trademark. She said, “My hair is purple, the color of hope; I want people to be reminded about hope. Every time you see or think about purple hair, make your appointment to get your mammogram or go get your colonoscopy.”

She emphasizes, “We can Relay (for Life) – we can do all these fun things and say we are fighting cancer – but we can’t do anything without the politicians and they need to hear our voices.” This fall, Dickens traveled to Austin for Texas Lobby Day and Washington DC for National Lobby Day and was thrilled to find all the states were represented. Participants spoke to their own congressmen and representatives and she met some wonderful representatives as well. “All of them need to be convinced they need to support us. Without proper healthcare, cancer patients are a thing of the past.” “When you hear the words, ‘You have cancer,’ your mind goes totally blank. You think ‘I’m dying.’” Dickens continued, “I had insurance when I was first diagnosed. Within 12 months my premiums went from $200 per month to over $2,000. I was forced to drop my coverage and forced to pay the bills myself. One chemo treatment I had was billed at twice what my house cost. But – you do what you’ve got to do. MD Anderson did not ever press me for money and they would take

whatever I could send them and let me work out the plans for what I would pay them. Pharmaceutical companies are making a killing. Courses of treatment should be aimed at saving lives not aimed at making money. How can people possibly focus on their recovery when they are struggling to pay for treatment?” The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network has a website to help you communicate and lobby from your laptop or IPad! Go to ACSCAN. org, put in your home address and the website will tell you who your representatives and congressmen are. When a bill comes up for a vote, ACSCAN will send you a form via email and will forward your opinion on to your legislative representatives for you. You can also use the information to post on Facebook to share the news with your Friends. It’s easy and painless and yet your legislators will know what you want done. Chemo drugs – treatment – cancer care can be made more affordable. It will take more people speaking out and voting, but that can be done. It starts with you.

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