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Holiday, inﬂuenza season go hand-in-hand By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com

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When Rick Nixon, M.D., started practicing orthopedic surgery 23 years ago, his total knee replacement patients underwent the traditional procedure – an 8- to 12-inch incision made along the front of the leg and a cut into the quadriceps tendon to turn the kneecap over and expose the damaged joint. Today, Dr. Nixon, who is afﬁliated with the Memorial Hermann Joint Center at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, uses a newer quadriceps-sparing knee replacement procedure that allows for faster rehabilitation and recovery. Rebecca Wallett, one of many beneﬁciaries of his expertise, was 51 when Dr. Nixon replaced the joint in her left knee. “I had bad arthritis and my knees kept getting worse over a couple of years,” Wallett said. “Eventually I was bone to bone in both knees and in constant pain. We tried conservative treatment – I’d been getting steroid shots for several years. Finally, I’d had enough.” Dr. Nixon replaced her left knee using a minimally invasive technique that involves a small incision on the side of the knee. “The quad-sparing approach involves less trauma to tissue, which means less pain and a faster recovery for the patient,” he said. “Rehabilitation is quicker than the traditional surgery, and cosmetically the incision is more appealing. The procedure itself is more time-con-

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With the holiday shopping season in full swing, consumers will not only be trading cash, gifts and treats in the coming months but also their germs and, potentially, the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and data collected from a 32-year period, the peak month of flu activity is usually February, followed by December, January and March. However, seasonal flu activity can begin in October and can extend as late as May. While people can take proper steps with hygiene, like washing their hands and coughing into their elbows, the most effective thing people can do is to get vaccinated, Dr. Rodrigo Najera of Memorial Hermann Northwest said. “Every year we have a lot of influenza cases and some can get really complicated,” Najera said. “We expect a lot of cases this time of the year and we recommend patients get immunized as soon as possible to prepare for the upcoming season.” According to the CDC, seven influenza vaccine manufacturers project as many as 151 million to 156 million doses of influenza vaccines will be available nationwide during the 2014-15 flu season. The CDC recommends the use of the nasal spray vaccine for children 2 through 8 years of age who have “no underlying medical condition that predisposes them to influenza complications.” If the nasal spray vaccine is unavailable, children should still get the flu shot.

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that’s beneficial to recov�� ery. �� “When I first started �� practicing, we were hesitant to do total knee replacements on people in their 40s and 50s,” he �� adds. “Now that we have implants that will last 25 to 30 years, younger patients are more apt to go forward with the surgery knowing that the chance of needing a new replacement later is less.” �� Modern joint replace�� ments are made of very �� high-density polyethylene �� plastic; an alloy of five dif�� ferent metals makes up the metal components. They provide superior hardness �� and wear resistance. While metal on polyethylene will show wear over time, it has the longest-term data available for joint replacement. Today, Wallett is pain �� free. “Dr. Nixon is an excel�� lent surgeon and my expeContributed Photo �� rience at the hospital was Dr. Rick Nixon has spent over 23 years practicing orthopedic surgery and currently works with the �� Memorial Hermann Joint Center at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. The hospital has twice been great,” she said. “I couldn’t �� ask for better care. His ofrecognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for knee replacement and hip replace�� ment surgery, and doctors like Nixon are utilizing advanced tools to help foster faster rehabilitation fice staff makes you feel and recovery. at ease before the surgery and even after if you have suming and challenging in Dr. Nixon for replacement of care from a staff dedicated problems or questions. The solely to caring for joint rethe OR, but I’ve stayed with it her right knee. �� key to recovery is to move As with the first replace- placement patients. for the past 11 years because and do your therapy.” “A dedicated joint replaceit makes such a big difference ment, she attended a preopMemorial Hermann Northerative educational class with ment staff benefits patients in patients’ recovery.” After her first knee re- other Joint Center patients because the staff members west has twice been recogplacement in 2012, Wallett who learned what to expect, follow established protocols nized with The Joint Commis�� underwent two days of inpa- toured the physical therapy and know what to expect,” sion Gold Seal of Approval® �� tient rehabilitation at Memo- area, had their pre-surgical said Dr. Nixon, who is fel- for knee replacement and �� rial Hermann Northwest and lab work done and met their lowship trained in sports hip replacement surgery. To �� three weeks of outpatient nurses and therapists. After medicine and performs knee, learn more about joint pain treatment options, visit joint�� rehabilitation at a Memorial surgery, patients are placed shoulder and hip replaceHermann Sports Medicine on a dedicated floor of the ments. “When patients join pain.memorialhermann.org & Rehabilitation location. In hospital where they receive together in physical therapy, or call 713.272.1888. April 2014, she went back to

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Five ways to jump start your fall ﬁtness through that stretch of the trail,” Lightfoot said. The White Oak Bayou Trail is also worth your time. 4.) Meagan Elzner’s activity of choice is disc golf at the course in T.C. Jester Park, 4201 T. C. Jester West. In case you’re new to the activity, disc golf combines golf with Frisbee (or disc) throwing. Your target is a basket. There are nine holes at the T.C. Jester course, including a warm-up basket. Who cares if you’re

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The White Oak Bayou trail is an interesting mix of the natural world and development.

The weather is cooler and the holiday season, with all its attendant stresses, approaches. There’s no better time to get active and maybe get a two month jump on those New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some ideas from Leader readers who recently chimed in on social media with their favorite fall ﬁtness activities:

healing arts. “This is a wonderful season of celebration and dancing in a Nia class feels like a celebration to me,” Lister said. “It’s a personal gratitude dance and this is the perfect season to get in that head space.” There is a Nia studio on the Heights called NiaMoves (www.NiaMoves.com) and Nia is also offered at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA on 34th Street.

1.) Garden Oaks’ Georgia Lister is a big fan of Nia which, according to its website, is a cardio dance group ﬁtness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and

2.) It’s a great time of year to start meeting up with The Oak Forest Running Club. The group, about 25 members on an average night, meets at the Oak Forest Chill every Tues-

3.) Walk, bike or run, there are plenty of other trails and paths to meet your needs. Colleen Cockrum loves the run down Memorial Drive toward downtown. Ashley Day is a walker and says her

enza as opposed to preventing it but, again, that’s not the case. Patients need to talk to their healthcare providers to get real information.” Among some of the resources residents living in The Leader area can turn to for vaccinations includes local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens along with Kroger, Randalls, Walmart and U.S. Healthworks, located inside Suite 137 at 9200 Hempstead Highway. Residents can ﬁnd more locations to receive vaccinations by using Health-

Map Vaccine Finder at www. vaccinefinder.org Najera said getting vaccinated is not only a way of protecting individual patients, but it also protects their neighbors and their family from passing on the virus. While the CDC states there is still a chance a person can be infected with the flu virus after a vaccination, particularly during the approximately 2 week period after vaccination it takes for antibodies to develop inside the body, the flu vaccine is

day at 6:30 p.m. and leaves by 6:40 p.m. to run to the T.C. Jester Park and back. Organizer Lucy Fisher Cain says that some people turn back earlier than others and that the route depends on the runner. There are walkers too as well as parents with strollers. “With all the new construction in the neighborhood, it’s a great way to meet your neighbors,” Cain said.

favorite is “the new and improved Buffalo Bayou. Majestic.” Lauren Bay looks to hikeitbaby.com/find-a-hike/ to ﬁnd her ideal trail. Stefanie Bernosky likes to trail run or hike on the Mountain Biking trails at Memorial Park. “Most users know it as the Ho Chi Minh System,” she said. “It’s a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle in our city.” Jessica Lightfoot’s family enjoys walking or biking along the Heights hike and bike trail, especially on Nicholson St. around W. 25th and heading south all the way to W. 6th. “Beautiful streets all

5.) Lorraine Cherry in Timbergrove Manor gets some gardening done. “By the time the cooler weather ﬁnally hits, my poor garden is sadly in need of some TLC,” Cherry said. And according to WebMD, gardening (pulling weeds, planting ﬂowers) burns 200-400 calories per hour. Raking and bagging leaves is 350-450 calories per hour by the way. Who knew?

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Houston Eye Associates embracing growth eye conditions which previously required separate procedures. “It’s a more precise type of surgery,” Jong said. “We can use it to correct astigmatism, which a typical cataract surgery will not be able to do. When we combine that with a multi-focal implant, we can also correct people’s need for reading glasses.” Typically, about 20 percent of current patients opt for the laser cataract surgery, and Jong believes the procedure is still both relatively new and relatively unknown among many people coming into his ofﬁce. “More people should be asking about it,” Jong said. Jong is available at the North Loop ofﬁce Monday mornings through Wednesday afternoons and Thursday afternoons through Friday morning. The North Loop location is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and appointments can be made by phone at 713-4261339 and online at www. houstoneye.com.

By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com After a few months in his practice’s new home, Dr. Kevin Jong with Houston Eye Associates says he is certainly liking the change of scenery. Jong said HEA had simply outgrown its previous location which is barely a block away from its new home inside Suite 400 at 1415 North Loop, just east of the Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital campus. The location is among 26 offices operated by HEA which includes locations all over the Houston and Greater Houston area. The group offers a variety of medical and surgical services, specializing in laser eye surgery, cataracts, glauPhoto by Jonathan Garris coma, retinal disorders and Dr. Kevin Jong (front left) sits with some of his staff at Houston Eye Associates. Jong and other associates moved into their new location cosmetic services among earlier this year. others like comprehensive internship at Baylor College Biology. Among his honors tissue, which included early Among some of the proceeye exams. of Medicine after graduat- are a CLAO Young Inves- investigation of the effects dures utilizing modern techJong himself is no stranger ing Magna Cum Laude at tigators Award, President’s of the laser on human cornea nology are cataract surgery to his field. According to the the University of Texas at Scholar and a Welch Founda- as in current LASIK proce- done with advanced lasers, HEA website, Jong complet- Austin, where he received a tion Scholarship for studies dures. Jong is also a native which also allows professioned his medical degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in on laser ablation of human of southwest Houston. als at HEA to address other

Keeping oﬀ holiday pounds a test of willpower By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com With Thanksgiving dinner and desserts creeping up around the corner, it’s important to keep in mind healthy eating habits and choices to avoid those extra holiday pounds. Karen Manners, a dietitian with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, said one of the biggest things people should keep in mind are portion sizes. During the holidays, people may have a tendency to eat more, with all the temptation of buffets at gatherings like dinner parties and family celebrations. “I think the biggest thing is to be aware of what you’re eating,” Manners said. “It’s ok to have bites of the food you’re craving or wanting and people generally indulge a little bit more this time of the year. Often times we go to these outings and we’re just starving.”

Standing near tables of food and socializing can heighten the temptation to go back for another round of treats, Manners said. She recommends using smaller plates to help control portion sizes and start with the foods or snacks people are really craving and then move to fruits, vegetables and other healthier options. “It’s a question of willpower at times,” Manners said. “As long you try to do a little bit of the good with a little bit of the bad, you’ll be ﬁne.” Alcohol can also factor into holiday weight gain, but it also depends on what people choose to drink, Manners said. “If you have a glass of wine or a beer, it’s better than a drink like peppermint schnapps,” Manners said. “Mixers add in a ton of calories and you can easily have mixed drinks with over 600 calories each.” While people might be ready to reach for that next Pumpkin

Spice Latte or specialty coffee, Manners gives the same caution regarding other drinks. “Those lattes and coffees could easily be 500 to 600 calories each,” Manners said. If party-goers are afraid of overeating at gatherings, Manners suggests having a snack before leaving and watching alcohol intake. As the alcohol begins to take hold, people can become more inhibited, which can lead to more eating. To put it in perspective, Manners said one hundred calories a day could equal ten pounds of weight gained in one year. This is why exercise also plays a vital role in keeping off holiday weight. “If we just went out and walked thirty minutes to an hour a day, it would make a big difference,” Manners said. “If people are visiting family or staying in hotels, utilizing gyms are also a big help but walking is going to be the best bet.”

Thinking of going back for seconds? If you’re worried about putting on that year-end weight, you might want to think again.

Manners also advises rethinking how to hold on to leftovers. “I always encourage patients to package up and freeze their leftovers as opposed to holding on to them and eating them in the immediate future,” Manners said. “Once you have that sweet tooth or craving,

it’s hard to stop so you really have to make sure to eat those smaller portions.” In the end, it’s important to keep in mind what the holidays are about. “This time of year isn’t about food, necessarily,” Manners said. “Yes, it’s about getting together, but it’s more

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School of the Woods hosts open house For The Leader The School of the Woods will present two evening Open House Programs in November. On Monday, Nov. 10, the Woods Middle School faculty will discuss how Montessori philosophy impacts 7th and 8th grade students and promotes love of learning in this age group. Woods Middle School is on the School’s main campus at 1321 Wirt Road. The second Open House Program will be on Tuesday, November 11 at Woods High School. Faculty and students will explain the college prep curriculum as it pertains to the Montessori environment. They will also discuss how Montessori education tenets and fundamentals apply to the older student. Woods High School is located at 7812 Bobbitt St., just a half-block from the main

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The Summerhouse will be hosting a local fundraising and donor appreciation event 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Houston Heights City Hall & Fire Station, located at 107 W. 12th at Yale. The Summerhouse is a local nonproﬁt that serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Summerhouse is a community, not just a place, and our mission is to help these young adults lead full, purposeful and happy lives through comprehensive and innovative programming. Tucked in a residential neighborhood in the Heights, our community plays a vital role in the Houston area to ﬁll a service and support gap for young adults transitioning from the special education system into adult living. The group also offers assistance to the families of Summerhouse members to help them with this sometimes rocky and scary transition. Four days a week, The Summerhouse members serve oth-

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er non-proﬁts in the community through volunteerism which in turn provides them valuable vocational experience. Our members currently work at Meals on Wheels, Houston Food Bank, The Houston Health Foundation Project Saving Smiles and Shred for Independence. This cycle of giving back to the community and the community giving back to us is a relationship The Summerhouse continues to value and supports our growth as we enter into our 3rd year. This fundraiser is such an example of “neighbors doing neighbors good” and many businesses and prominent community members will be present to share their partnership and support of The Summerhouse and how everyone has beneﬁted from these relationships. To learn more about the organization, visit www.summerhousehouston.org. More information about the event is posted on the website as well. Residents can also contact Founder and Director, Donna Frugé at 713-825-9581, or call 832-200-6158.

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AUTOS & TRUCKS

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2006 CHRYSLER MINIVAN: Wheelchair equipped. Dual A/C. Good condition. Hydraulic ramp, $9,500. Call 281-748-1894. (11-18)

1998 CHEVY BLAZER: White four-door, grey interior, automatic transmission. 137,000 miles. Good condition. $2,700. 713-628-5431. (11-22)

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2001 SILVERADO 1500 HD 4X4 CREW CAB: Transferable warranty, recent new transmission/AC, $7,000. Joe, 713-854-9323. (1115)

FOR SALE - TOYOTA AVALON XLS: 1995 Model. $1,400. Reliable. 713-8052580. 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT: Clean, runs great, good on gas. Mileage 16,174. $14,000. 832-677-4307, 713-8626096. (11-29)

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SPECIAL ADULT CARE OCCASIONS

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fundraisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281-217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark. (TF)

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I WOULD LIKE TO SIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE: Available 24/7. References. Call Trudy, 713-791-8477. NOW HIRING REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST: 290/Jones Road. Full-time/ part-time. Immediate start. 832-287-5484, 281-8971177.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-681-3600. (TF)

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We’re looking for the right person for the right position. We are long established Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility with strong community ties. We have an immediate opening for a lube tire tech. We offer Advancement Opportunity, training from Master Technicians, Paid vacations, medical, prescription and vision insurance available. You will need basic tools for oil and lube services, Minimum 1 year lube tech experience. Good Driving Record, Clean cut with good personal hygiene, Must be able to pass background check. State Inspector License a plus.

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ANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED to volunteer at no kill animal shelter in the Heights. Download volunteer application at www.nokill1.org or visit us in person at 107 E. 22nd Street, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (TF)

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NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the dates indicated because they were involved in one or more violations of any of the following laws: Endangered Species Act, Title l6 U.S.C. Sec. l538, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1371-1372, the Lacey Act, l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3372, Wild Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4901-4916 or the African Elephant Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4221-4245. These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l2.23. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office,16639 W. Hardy, Houston, TX 70060-6230. Such claim must be received by the above office by January 14, 2015. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.

File No. 2014201965

Seizure 04/17/14

Value $1,000

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08/20/14

$1,820

832-818-4970

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The Houston Heights Woman’s Club ended October on a high note with two of its Fall celebrations, including its Sixth Annual Witches Luncheon and the annual Founders Day Reception. The HHWC invited a “coven” of 80 of its members, dressed suitably as witches, out to its luncheon at Kris Bistro Wine Lounge last week. Attendees enjoyed a three course meal with Halloween ﬂair and awards were also presented for best costume, best theme and best hat. Kelley Mathena, First Vice President, and Ginnie McConn, President, awarded best costume to Melvalene Cohen, best theme to Shea Sanderfer Hill with runner up Lauren Lindsay and best hat to Tracey Dascus. The HHWC also held its annual Founders Day Reception Oct. 19. The event is held in memory of one of the organization’s founding members, Hortense Ward. The HHWC recognizes an outstanding female law student every year

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Nov. 15 – Santa Stops Here In this edition, The Leader’s own Santa will visit businesses in the area, take pictures at your store, and we’ll run those pictures in The Leader, letting our readers know you’re open and ready for the holiday rush.

Nov. 22 – Black Friday/Thanksgiving It’s the biggest edition of the year, and this is the day when everyone goes digging for the newspaper, trying to ﬁnd the best sales for Black Friday. You can’t miss this edition.

Dec. 6 – A-to-Z, 1-to-10 In this edition, we feature a separate shopping section that serves as a directory for gift buyers. The A-Z section is sold separately, but you’ll be part of this edition where readers are looking for the best deals in town.

Dec. 20 – Letters to Santa For the ﬁrst time, The Leader will publish Letters to Santa from children all over the area. Traditionally, this is one of the best-read sections of any newspaper, and you’ll love having your advertisement right next to these enjoyable notes.

Dec. 27 – Seasons Greetings Our Dec. 27 edition will actually be delivered on Dec. 23, before Christmas. We’re doing that to give our employees Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with their families. The Leader will be resting on the mantle, right next to the stockings, on Christmas, and there’s no better place to share your greetings with loyal customers.

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CNN Hero Razia Jan to speak with Harvard Elementary students, parents For The Leader Harvard Elementary will be welcoming Razia Jan, a Top 10 CNN Hero and award-winning author, to speak with students Nov. 11. Jan was named a Top 10 CNN Hero in 2012 for her work on the Zubuli Education Center, a school that she founded in rural Afghanistan that provides a free education to about 350 girls. She will be

joined at Harvard Elementary School with author Elizabeth Suneby to speak about Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation and the children’s book Razia’s Ray of Hope – One Girl’s Dream of an Education. They will kick-off a school-wide IB Action Project with the Harvard Student Council and National Honor Society who will coordinate efforts to raise funds to support Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation. Students will be involved with a read-a-thon,

selling spirit bracelets and seeking direct donations during this school year. Jan, born in Afghanistan, has worked for many years to forge connections between Afghans and Americans. Jan is the founder of Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation, a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Afghanistan through community-based education. The Foundation strives to provide opportuni-

METRO promotes first female to top police department post For The Leader The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced it has promoted Vera Bumpers to Chief of Police, making her the first woman and the first African American promoted to the top police post. Bumpers joined METRO before the agency had a police force, according to a press release. “I started in 1981 and at that time, it was a security department,” Bumpers stated. “There were no more than 30 of us; like a little family. It was overwhelming for me coming to a big city; I came right out of college.” The San Antonio native earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas State University - the same institution where former MPD Chief and now President & CEO Tom Lambert attended. The two were university colleagues at the time, but didn’t cross paths until the two joined METRO. Bumpers received her graduate degree from Prairie View A&M University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Over her 30-plus year career at METRO, trail blazer Bumpers has held posts at every level of command - and was the first female to do so - officer, sergeant, lieutenant,

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