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Photos by Landan Kuhlmann Residents enjoy festivities at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital last weekend. The on-campus celebration commemorated MHGH’s 50 years in the community.
Memorial Hermann celebrates with community support By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com It is no secret the Heights has undergone its fair share of change as the years have passed, and its most prominent healthcare facility celebrated its own advancements while thanking the community for its support last week. This past Saturday, Nov. 12, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital welcomed the community to a grand celebration commemorating half a century of serving the ever-evolving and booming greater Heights community, with face painting, games, a live DJ and balloon artists among the festivities greeting residents as they approached the facility’s main entrance. Adaptation, communication key to evolution Advancement remains a major key for any healthcare facility in growing metropolitan areas, and several recent developments (as well as the McKesson Quest for Quality award earlier this year) represent just a few of the hospital’s attempts to more efficiently and adequately serve those within a community mirroring the burgeoning area within which it sits—one which has experienced previously expected changes in about half the projected timeline. “We have to be able to adapt and
change in the same order they (the communities) are,� said Susan Jadlowski, senior vice president and CEO at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. “We had to rethink our strategic plan for now and in the future to meet the demands of the changing environment.�
Along with expanded facilities, a TIRR Pediatric Outpatient rehab department (opened in August), hybrid operating room for more high-end vascular surgeries (opened Nov. 1), an electrophysiology lab (three months ago) and a new front entrance are just a few of the projects added to give the hospital a warmer, more welcoming look and residents a plethora of previously unavailable options within the heart of their community. “We support many physicians at Greater Heights, including physicians who have expanded their practice to the Greater Heights from the Texas Medical Center,� Memorial Hermann Director of Operations Jason Glover said. “Expanding our services and physician complement allow residents to stay within their community to access a high level of care, whether it be for
heart, neurological, orthopedic or other medical needs.� Jadlowski believes the give and take in conversation between Memorial Hermann Greater Heights and the community regarding such changes has been another major key to the hospital’s evolution and survival. “We’ve had a great time talking to people in our community, inviting them into our organization to ask them what they need from us, and that’s why you’ll see some of the changes you do,� she said. “We’re looking at what it is we need to do as a hospital to serve our children. People want to stay in their community for health care. What we hope we’ve done here is present ourselves in a different manner to the community, not only through our services, but also in the aesthetics of the hospital.� Glover echoed those thoughts. “It’s an honor to be a part of these great communities,� he said of areas such as Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, The Heights, Timbergrove and others. “They were some of the first communities in Houston, and they remain vibrant and relevant to this day. Providing high quality health care to the Greater Heights Community is a partnership that we look forward to continuing for years to come.�
Heights lifers are proud of their history, and the local chamber of commerce is encouraging residents new and old to help preserve it. The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce recently embarked on its now-annual Buy Local initiative, an effort dedicated to advocating keeping residents’ business within local independent and mom and pop shops. “Houston is broad and big and people are willing to drive, but we wanted to remind everybody that the community is stronger when you put your time, attention and money back into the community,� Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce President Jacob Millwee said. A few years ago, Millwee said the Chamber jumped at the opportunity to continue strengthening the local business community environment amidst the ever-evolving and burgeoning neighborhood through the posting of banners up and down 19th Street containing a simple logo saying “Buy Local first� to raise awareness of the impor tance of putting money back into the stores on which the Heights stakes its history. “Everybody knows the Heights has a specific character, and this is what makes our area so unique and a great place to live or shop — we wanted to preserve that,� he said. “We saw there was a chance for lots of commercial development coming in and wanted to emphasize the concept of keeping a residential shopping experience focused here at home.� Buy Local even has the ability to extend beyond mom and pop shops. When getting prescriptions filled at chain stores Walgreens or WalMart, Millwee encouraged residents to do business with those stores existing in the neighborhood, where the person next to them in the aisle is a neighbor or the cashier behind the counter goes to a local high school. “In doing so, the stores prosper, the mom and pop shops next to it prosper and the community as a whole gets a chance to thrive,� he said. Change has permeated the Heights, from new development to the recent decision to remove the area’s dry zone, and while change can be good, Millwee reiterated the importance of preserving the distinct character of the neighborhood through efforts such as Buy Local while adapting to the times. “Change left alone can be chaos, but guided change can become growth,� he said. “It gives the community an identity, and when the community has an identity, it’s easier for it to support itself and for it to change and expand in a way beneficial to everyone participating in it. As change comes in, if we’re able to do it in a guided way which preserves the spirit in spite of the ‘new-ness,’ whatever that may be, we don’t lose the character of the neighborhood that is important to the people living here.�
Heights senior earns scholarship for dedication, leadership efforts By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Ginger and Fork carries a little flare from the North.
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There are exceptional leaders, students and athletes—then there are instances where that perfect trifecta meshes to embody the terms to their fullest, as was the case last week when a local student was recognized. As Heights High School senior Dav’ion Zeno walked into the gym last Thursday morning, he was expecting another ho-hum school assembly; instead he was presented with a $5,000 Scholarship for Champions Award from Reliant (in partnership with the Houston Texans) for his leadership and student body efforts during his time at Heights. “I walked and saw my family and my grandpa sitting down, and I thought ‘Am I sleeping here, what’s going on?’ After that I kinda knew something was
Contributed photo Heights High School senior Dav’ion Zeno with friends and family after receiving a scholarship from Reliant. The scholarship was awarded based on Zeno’s leadership both on the field and within the Heights High student body.
up, and after hearing my name get called, I was so happy,� he said. “I had
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was amazing and I’m so blessed for it.� Reliant’s annual Scholarship for Champions recognizes Houston-area students for their athletic ability and leadership along with their community engagement. “We have students who are collegebound with great academic skills, great athleticism, but more importantly they give back to the community,� Reliant Vice President of Customer Care Operations Bill Clayton said. Zeno not only serves as a member of the football team, captain of the tennis team and stars in track and field, but has also taken leadership roles in various clubs and activities across the campus. “I do it so other kids can have all the opportunities that I’ve taken and use it to help them grow, adapt and help See Scholarship P. 7A
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Constable’s Office warning public about “backyard� scam For The Leader In a day and age where seemingly everything is evolving at a rapid rate, it appears as though criminals are doing so as well. In the latest incident of its type in some neighborhoods in Precinct 1, an elderly resident in the Shepherd Park area reported to Precinct 1 deputies Monday, Nov. 14, that two days previously, an unidentified thief took cash and coins from inside his home while the resident was in his back yard
with another suspect who was masquerading as a tree-trimming contractor. This case happened in the 1000 block of Chamboard Lane and one of the suspects is described as a young Hispanic man driving a white truck. Similar encounters have taken place in Braeswood Place and other neighborhoods. The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office has offered residents the following tips in order to prevent additional residents from being victimized by the scam: --Don’t give access to any
part of your home to workers you did not expect. --Keep your doors locked even when workers you know are around. --CenterPoint or other legitimate companies that need access to your back yard may let you know ahead of time and their employees will carry company identification. --Check with your neighbors by phone from inside your locked home before allowing anyone onto your property to do work for those neighbors.
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Garden Oaks hit by rash of vehicle burglaries For The Leader It appears as though car thieves have taken a particular interest in the Oak Forest neighborhood, as multiple such incidents took place just this past week. Early Thursday morning, Nov. 10, reports from the Precinct 1 Constable’s office say
an unidentified thief or thieves overnight entered two unlocked vehicles parked at one home and another vehicle in the 4000 block of Ella Lee. At the first location, a wallet was taken from inside one of the vehicles, while an empty pistol case was taken from inside an SUV at the second location. Later that morning,
a man broke into an SUV and swiped a purse from inside the vehicle in the 2100 block of Lamonte Lane. A warrant has been issued for the individual’s arrest after deputies used stolen credit card information to locate him. Finally, on Monday morning, one or more unidentified sus-
pects in a dark sedan broke into a parked van between 4:30 and 5 a.m. and stole prescription sunglasses from inside according to witnesses. The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office continues to urge residents to keep an eye on their neighborhood, secure their valuables and lock their car,.
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Come so they will build it By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
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ver the years I’ve logged in quite a bit of time at the Juanitas on West T C Jester. I enjoy the cheerful interior, the convenience and the quick service, and oh yes, the margaritas. I’ve also encountered my go-to Mexican restaurant from a different vantage point – the White Oak Hike and Bike trail. From that view, I see a dumpster and employee cars, as well as the giant red letters reminding people not to forget about the Supreme Sandwiches in the same complex. My husband and I have wondered more than once if Juanitas has ever considered putting a patio on the bayou side of the restaurant. And the answer according to the staff members I talked to – nope. Likewise the manager at Supreme Sandwiches. He says they’ve never thought about it because people have never asked about it. I also remembered talking to the leasing agent for the former Walgreens, now the SignatureCare Emergency Center on East TC Jester, who told me that at one time a brewery was looking at the property. A brewery that backed up to the White Oak bayou. How cool would that have been? Then I ate at The Dunlavy on Allen Parkway. While it’s admittedly a higher dollar venture, the architects took full advantage of its proximity to the water. Lots of windows and wrap around walkways along with chairs by the pond where you can watch turtles and sip your beverage. And I wondered anew what it would take for businesses near me
to see the proximity to the bayou as an amenity. One example I found of someone who is using it as a selling point is Gayle Copenhauer, Betsy Denson the leasing agent for the apartment complex Timbergrove Heights which backs up to the bayou. Gayle tells me that all of their one bedrooms are gone with only a handful of two bedrooms left. The units that went first? No surprise that they were the ones that faced the bayou. Walking around the complex you see chairs and bikes on the patios. Gayle says that the typical tenants are singles and couples in their late 20s. And they make good use of the bayou access with a gate that directly connects them to it. In talking to Catherine Butsch with the Houston Parks Board, I found the best example and one that makes me hopeful for future bayou development around here. Butsch cited the shopping center at West Little York Road and Antoine Drive, right along the White Oak Bayou Greenway trail. Formerly called the Evergreen Shopping Center, it is now rebranded as the White Oak Bayou Village shopping center. And it’s not just a name change they are going for - Joanna Laufer, a consultant contracted by Nankani Management, LLC says they are making plans to completely re-orient their property to face the bayou and provide amenities to trail users. “There’s really no downside at
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all,” said Laufer. Joanna says she was hired about a year and a half ago to help determine what they needed to do to turn the place around. The 17-acre, 165,000 square foot aging strip mall, might be familiar to some as the first Chuck E. Cheese in the Houston area. Before US Investments purchased it and Nankani Management, LLC took it over in 2014, the center’s better days were well behind it. But when the bike trail was extended from Antoine to Alabonson, Laufer saw possibility. Her plan – “to develop a larger conversation around the idea of how we could bring art, public space, civic engagement, and transit together as part of a larger cohesive vision that also addresses the socioeconomic challenges of the area demographics and ties into the City’s overall plans.” Now that’s lofty. And incredibly exciting for the economically depressed area. A recent cosmetic improvement are the community murals curated
and produced by UP Art Studio during the International Meeting of Styles graffiti and street art festival that took place in late September 2016. New tenants are signing too – like Krab Kingz seafood opening its first brick and mortar spot in Texas. The big work is yet to come. And maybe that’s what puts some people off because there are permitting requirements for renovating structures in the floodplain. As I learned when interviewing the proprietors of the Greater Heights Brewing Company, Chapter 19-2 of city code states substantial improvements will require the entire structure to be brought into compliance with Chapter 19 regulations, not just the proposed improvement. “Substantial improvement” is defined as any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure, before the start of the improvements. Even though the center has never
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Vetting The Donald Pollsters like to take our pulse, and we like to follow their trends. One interesting poll in the recent presidential campaigns (in which virtually every poll picked Hillary Clinton to win) was the strong support Donald J. Trump had among veterans. Trump led Hillary by 19 points among veterans registered to vote, while trailing her among all voters by three points, according to a Fox News poll released just prior to the election. In a Gallup tracking poll, 43 percent of veterans expressed a favorable view of him but just 30 percent saw Hillary positively. (Let’s call her Hillary rather than Clinton to avoid confusion with her husband.) Why? For the same reason many voters felt one way or the other, but the vets (again, not to confuse those who treat Fluffy, Trigger and your ninth child) have other reasons. Surveys show they are tired of career politicians who got us into the longest war in our nation’s history, and Hillary is (was?) certainly a career pol. Vets feel separated from the rest of the nation, and believe Washington has done zip to bridge the gap. These feelings are not new. By the middle of Obama’s first term, the majority of veterans who had served after 9/11 said they believed Americans did not understand military life. Then there is the VA. Trump promised to fix that and other problems, unless the election itself was fixed. He would increase military spending, but never said how he’s going to pay for it. Both candidates lined up a host of retired generals and admirals as supporters, although I personally feel our retired top brass, like religious leaders, should stay out of partisan politics and worry about their golf scores. We must wonder about this situation with the vets. Let’s look at where we and they stand. Less than 1 percent of Americans now serve in the military, but there are 22 million living American vets. Funding for the VA this year totals $78.7 billion with 366,544 employees, and the Obama administration has requested much more for next year. Houston has the huge Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center (DeBakey served in the Office of the Surgeon General of the Army during World War II and remained concerned about vets throughout his career), That facility reportedly provides excellent treatment, but elsewhere horror stories and criminal neglect are told and repeated. Hillary said that the scandal had “not been as wide-
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spread as it has been made out to be,” but had her own plan for correcting the mistakes. These are only the latest troubles for our vets. They began after the Revolutionary War when payments promised by Congress to disabled veterans were left up to the states, and only a few thousand ever received anything. In 1932, corruption, broken promises and mismanagement came to a boil when thousands of World War I vets and their families, the Bonus Army, marched on Washington to demand payment of promised war bonuses. When they refused to end their protest, federal troops forcibly removed them -- the soldiers being led by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Douglas MacArthur, on a white horse no less. As to why our retired military were so hot on The Donald, they had to overlook a few items. When it came his time to serve, Trump, like Bill Clinton, was basically a draft dodger. Trump received four draft deferments as a college student, and another deferment for medical reasons: He showed the draft board a note from his doctor saying he had a bone spur on his foot. In later interviews, he couldn’t remember either the name of the doctor or which foot. We all know his comments about Sen. John McCain and the parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, but here’s a little-known tale. In 1991, Trump wrote to the chairman of the New York State Assembly’s Committee on Cities complaining about disabled veterans vending their wares on Fifth Avenue, home of Trump Tower. “While disabled veterans should be given every opportunity to earn a living, is it fair to do so to the detriment of the city as a whole or its taxpaying citizens and businesses?” He continued, according to The Daily Beast, “Do we allow Fifth Avenue . . . to be turned into an outdoor flea market, clogging and seriously downgrading the area?” Trump had an obstacle: A New York State law dating from 1894 “allowed disabled veterans to work as sidewalk peddlers in New York City regardless of municipal rules.” But that didn’t stop him. Trump renewed his calls in a
2004 letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, writing, “Whether they are veterans or not, they should not be allowed to sell on this most important and prestigious shopping street.” And in that letter, what did Trump call the situation? That’s right: “very deplorable.” Where did we hear that term? Most of our recent presidential candidates who wanted to be our commander-in-chief were never vets because they never served. In the ranks of the GOP, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, John Kasich, Rand Paul, George Pataki, Marco Rubio, Scott Walker and Carly Fiorina, among others, seem to have gotten no closer to military duty than donating to the Salvation Army. Mitt Romney did not serve in the military, but did receive a deferment to
flooded, it is in the floodplain so English + Associates Architects, Inc. was brought in to develop a feasible building design concept in order to keep surprises to a minimum during the permitting approval process. Laufer says that plans include making the bayou facing side of the structures all glass, with a partially covered patio to boot. They are also looking at options involving low impact design which would add pervious pavers to improvement drainage without putting in a detention pond. “Our primary goal is to create a point of connectivity linking the local area businesses and residents to the Bayou Greenways bike trails network, as well as drawing in bikers from other parts of Houston who pass by on the trail to stop here and engage with the businesses and community,” said Laufer, who notes that their efforts are being recognized at a Urban Land Institute luncheon presentation this week. Butsch says that the Parks Board expects there will be many more examples of businesses taking advantage of their proximity to the bayou as the Bayou Greenways 2020 network continues to be built out. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this is true but I also remember the immortal words of Field of Dreams - “If you build it, they will come.” Or more to my point, if they build it, and we don’t come, no one else is going to jump through the city’s hoops to make this kind of stuff happen. On your next bike ride, stop off at the White Oak Bayou Village shopping center. Take a picture of the murals and post them. Grab a smoothie at Raspado Xperts. Look around. Come, so more will build it.
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serve the Mormon Church on a 30-month mission. In Uganda? Bolivia? Mali? Not exactly. In France. He received four draft deferments and a safe lottery number. The most famous high profile GOPer is superhawk on Iraq, Dick Chaney, who received five deferments during the Vietnam War (so did Joe Biden), explaining later: “I had other priorities in the 60’s than military service.” For the Dems, Bernie Sanders may or may not have avoided the War of 1812. Hillary once claimed she tried to join the Marines but was turned down. It was not her last rejection. Anyway, the next time some pollster wants to take your pulse, make sure he’s not from the VA. Ashby serves at ashby2@ comcast.net
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The calendar. SIDEWALK SALE Merle Norman Jump start holiday shopping at the Merle Norman sidewalk sale. This blowout sale has items up to 75% off. The sale will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17, 18, 19 and 20. Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique is located at 4216 B-Ella Blvd. Information: 713-686-5993. AFTER HOURS PARTY Darlene’s Flower Shop The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours hosted by Darlene’s Flower Shop, 10570 Northwest Frwy., from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 17. Information: heightschamber.org, 713-861-6735. HOLIDAY EVENTS Oak Forest Homeowners Association The Oak Forest Homeowners Association is hosting some upcoming holiday activities for the whole family. Movies in the Park will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 19, at Oak Forest Park. Breakfast with Santa will be from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 10, at the Candlelight Park Community Center. Information: info@myoakforest.org, www.
myoakforest.org, 713-688-6342. MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR Heights Young Professionals Meet, network, socialize and make direct connections with area professionals. This month’s event will be hosted by Revolver Bourbon Social, 6502 Washington, from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1. The cost is $10 for non-members before Dec. 1, and $20 non-member at the door. Register online. Information: info@heightschamber.com, heightschamber.org, 713-861-6735. MOVIE NIGHT Friends of Woodland Park The Friends of Woodland Park will be hosting Movie Night featuring “It’s A Wonderful Life,â€? at Woodland Park Community Center, 212 Parkview, Dec. 2. Check-in is 6:30 p.m. followed by the 7 p.m. movie. Proceeds benefit Star of Hope Mission. New or gently used, clean blankets are requested, to be donated to Star of Hope Mission. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Sponsors are: Memorial Hermann Hospital-Heights, The Leader Newspaper, DaCapos Pastry CafĂŠ, Greenwood King
Properties in the Heights and Montalbano Tires. Information: www.friendsofwoodlandpark. org. BLUE ROOM PARTY SPJST Lodge #88 The SPJST Lodge #88, 1435 Beall St., will host a Blue Room Party Dec. 3, from 5–10 p.m. with dinner, drinks and dancing to the Red Ravens. Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid for by Nov. 15. Information: 713-869-5767, www.lodge88. org. AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Dec. 5, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-andgreet at 9:30 a.m. This month will be a Christmas gathering. President is Richard Rabe, vice president is Terrell Holiday. Information: 713-682-4022. HEALTH AND WELLNESS LUNCHEON GHACC The Greater Heights Area
Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Health and Wellness Networking Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The luncheon will be at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. Come meet and network with local professionals in health care and wellness associated industries. Guests include Allison Winnike and keynote speaker Judge Ed Emmett. Call or email for ticket information. Information: 713861-6735, events@heightschamber.org. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Belmont Village Hunters Creek Belmont Village Hunters Creek, 7667 Woodway Dr., will hold a Holiday Open House, from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 10. Sip festive cocktails and sample hors d’oeuvres specially prepared by the Belmont Village chef. Enjoy lively entertainment, browse the boutique, and have a photo taken with Santa. Tour the facility and learn about premier programs, services and amenities. RSVP at 713-781-1505. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO SPJST Lodge 88
Senior event at First Church Heights First Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., will hold a Senior Time event the last Tuesday of every month. Come and enjoy visiting other seniors in the area. Guest speaker is Diane Ayala, Senior Living Specialist, will discuss affordable senior living. The event is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 29, and sponsored by Cameo Caregivers and First Church Heights. Light refreshments will be served. Call 713-447-1251 for information. ‘Messy Church’ family worship experience at St. Stephen’s “Messy Church,� a familyfriendly worship experience,
will be held Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Dinner will be served, followed by crafts and activities, and a short worship service. 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. Craft and Farmer’s Market at Heights Presbyterian Heights Presbyterian Church, 240 W. 18th St., will hold a Community Craft and Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m.5 p.m. Dec. 3. Space rental is $30. Call 713-861-1907 for information. St. Rose of Lima to hold a Holiday Market St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community, 3600 Brinkman, will hold a Holiday Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3. There will be holiday gift shopping, handcrafted and gourmet items, silent auction from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., pictures with Santa, concession stand and more than 30 booths to shop. Email terri_517@hotmail. com or call 713-692-9123. Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Shar-
ing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@earthlink.net for information. All Saints TALC begins 30th year as Fall semester begins All Saints Third Age Learning 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. 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 713-2481277. MANNA provides resources for the community Gently used donations allow MANNA’s mission in helping those in need. Contact the Resale Store at 713-686-6440 to schedule a pick up.
The Obituaries. Ruby Bessie Bromley, 88, born July 11, 1928, died Nov. 8. Elsie Klander Hardgrove, 86, born Dec.
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Terrell Odell Hicks, 72, born Jan. 19, 1944 in Crockett, Texas, died Nov. 11. Hicks is a 1963 graduate of Reagan High School and joined the United States Navy in 1964. He was employed as a large machinery maintenance operator and manager in the steel building industry. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ber-
ryhill Hicks, daughters Tammie Spikes and Rebecca Hunter, siblings JoAnn Melvin, Gerald Hicks, Jackie Hicks, T.L. Hicks, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
Frances G. Mata, 94, born May 11, 1922, died Nov. 13.
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