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This week’s edition of Our Health takes a look at sleep disorders, a trio of “leaplings” at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights and a senior health seminar hosted by St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights. Tired of being tired? 1B · Area Health Inspections 2B • St. Joseph offering free breakfast event 3B

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Are you tired of being tired? Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader The National Sleep Foundation estimates that nearly 7 out of 10 Americans experience frequent sleep problems. Getting to sleep and staying asleep can lead to serious health and safety issues - including impaired memory and concentration, an increase in stress hormones and disruption of the body’s normal metabolism. Since the 1990s, the Memorial Hermann Sleep Disorders Center at Greater Heights, located on the fourth floor of Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, has evaluated and treated patients with a wide range of sleep problems. Affiliated board-certified physicians who specialize in sleep disorders offer comprehensive care to both adults and children.

Sleep Affects Other Medical Conditions

“Sleep impacts your entire wellbeing because when you’re asleep your body is healing, learning is reinforced, and hormones affecting growth and appetite are released,” said Victoria Logan, a registered sleep technologist with Memorial Hermann, who has worked in sleep medicine for 20 years. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing

for brief intervals while sleeping. When this occurs, oxygen levels dip to critically low levels, affecting other vital organs. “Undiagnosed sleep apnea increases the risk of hypertension, heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure,” says José Melendez, M.D., a Memorial Hermann-affiliated physician who is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine. “It also causes an increase in insulin resistance making diabetes more difficult to control.” In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea – one of several sleep apneas – is excess weight and obesity. When falling asleep, the throat and tongue muscles relax, blocking the airway.

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In children, common causes of sleep apnea often include enlarged tonsils or adenoids and dental conditions such as a large overbite. While sleep deprivation makes adults lethargic, it makes children hyperactive. As a result, sometimes children with sleep disorders are misdiagnosed with ADHD. “Parents should look at their children’s sleep before considering ADHD medicaSee Sleep P. 2B

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Sleep Studies Diagnose Reasons for Poor Sleep

Dr. Melendez says individuals who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep and those experiencing snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, frequent urination at night, mood alterations, excessive night sweats or an inability to control blood pressure or blood sugars at home, should ask their primary care physician about a sleep study. The same applies if family members witness a loved one experiencing breathing cessation. The Memorial Hermann Sleep Disorders Center at Greater Heights conducts sleep studies in a private, home-like environment. During an overnight stay, certified technicians track a patient’s breathing, brain waves, heart

Sleep Disorders Seminar Monday, March 28 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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rate, eye and limb movements and sleeping sounds. Affiliated physicians who specialize in sleep medicine interpret the studies and provide close follow-up care.

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If symptoms of a sleep disorder are present, speak with your primary care physician or call the Memorial Hermann Sleep Disorders Center at 713-867-3370.

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Area Health Inspections Below is a list of selected health inspections at businesses across The Leader area for the month of February. 77007 BB’s Cajun Cafe 2701 White Oak Blvd Complaint (Inspected Feb. 12) Citations: 9 Violation 20-21.3(a)(2)c: Using shipping containers, milk or produce crates at storage racks or support shelves. Violation 20-21.3(b)(9): Potentially hazardous food not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cold storage. Violation 20-21.21(b): Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects by filling/closing holes/gaps along (floors/ walls/ceilings) tight fitting/ self-closing doors. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.28(a)(4): Unnecessary person trafficking through food preparation area. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/poster not posted or visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.20(a)(1): Garbage/recyclables/returnables/refuse containers not durable/insect-proof/easily cleanable/rodent-proof/absorbing liquids. Violation 20-25(a): Food establishment construction/ remodeling/alterations begun before submitting properly prepared plans/specifications for approval. Violation 20-21.28(a)(1): Food establishment and all parts of the property used not kept free of litter/items uncessary for operation or maintenance/nonfunctional equipment/unused equipment. Calamari 5111 Washington Ave. Complaint (Inspected Feb 10) Citations: 13 Violation 20-21.14(a): Equipment/utensils/glassware/plates not handled properly to protect from contamination. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.19(a): Hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. Violation 20-21.19(c): No hand-cleaning soap: liquid/ powder/bar available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent sinks. Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 50 foot candles of light to working surface where food, utensils or equipment are utilized. Violation 20-21.3(b)(10)b: Potentially hazardous/readyto-eat food opened/prepared/packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened/prepared” and “disposition date.” Violation 20-21.3(a)(2): Container of food not stored in the manner that protects food from splash and other contamination. Violation 20-21.11(a)(2): Kitchenware/food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized: after each use or following interruption of operations dur-

ing which time contamination may have occurred. Violation 20-21.10(a): Multiuse equipment/utensils not designed/constructed with safe materials, repaired with safe materials, not easily cleanable, not durable or not maintained in good repair. Violation 20-21.12(d)(4): No/improper sanitizing method of equipment/utensils in third compartment of sink. 20-21.2(b)(1)b: Food while being stored/prepared/displayed not protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods from cooked, ready-to-eat foods. Violation 20-21.21(a): Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches or other insects on the premises not utilized. 20-21.4(c)(5): Permit holder not providing approved consumer advisory for consumption of animal food in raw/undercooked/ready-toeat form. Christian’s Totem 7340 Washington Consultative Visit (Feb. 1) Citation Issued Violation 20-36(a): Operating a food service establishment without posting a valid Food Dealer’s Permit. (Repeat)

77018 Pine Grill Food Store 3906 Pinemont Routine Inspection (Feb. 15) Citations: 8 Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.5(i)(1)c: Dispensing utensil for bulk self-service not equipped with a handle. Violation 20.21.2(a)(1): Food not protected from potential contamination by dust/dirt/unclean equipment/utensils/coughs/ sneezes/insects/rodents/ flooding/drainage/dripping from condensation/overhead leakage/unnecessary handling/toxic materials. Violation 20-21.3(b)(3): Approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized. Violation 20-21.10(i): Existing equipment: is not in good repair/is not capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition/ is a food-contact surface that is toxic. Violation 20-21.1(a): Food(s) not in sound condition/not safe for human consumption/not free from spoilage, filth other contaminants or not obtained from an approved food source/not in compliance with laws relating to food labeling. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.3(b)(1): Refrigerated facility storing potentially hazardous food with no numerically scaled thermometer/no accurate indicating thermometer. Violation 20-21.2(b)(1)b: Food while being stored/ prepared/displayed not protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods from cooked ready-toeat foods.

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St. Joseph offers free breakfast presentation for seniors For The Leader Enjoy a free breakfast and learn about urinary health Wednesday, March 23 at the Senior Advantage seminar hosted by St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights (SJMCH.) Dr. John Bertini will provide an interesting and informative presentation titled “An aging plumber talks about old pipes: Urinary problems and treatment options for men and women.” A native Texan, Dr. Bertini is a boardcertified urologist and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a

member of several professional organizations including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, The American Society of Andrology and the Society of Male Reproduction and Urology. “Many people are uncomfortable asking questions and discussing issues regarding urinary health,” said Dr. Bertini. “This breakfast is a great opportunity to talk about the medical and surgical treatments for problems like incontinence and other disorders. We’ll have some fun and review urologic care in a comfortable setting.”

The complimentary breakfast and presentation is Wednesday, March 23, 8-9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria located on the basement level of SJMCH at 1917 Ashland St. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling 713-9695376 by Monday, March 21. St. Joseph’s Senior Advantage Program offers monthly educational and social events and membership is free to all seniors. Join the Senior Advantage Program by calling 713-969-5376 or visit www.sjmctx.com/senioradvantage.

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Sujeet Desai, a 34-yearold accomplished musician who plays seven instruments — and was born with Down syndrome, will be the guest of honor at Houston’s Friends of Down Syndrome Cinderella Ball, held the weekend before World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day, observed on March 21 every year, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Friends of Down Syndrome’s Cinderella Ball is scheduled for March 19 at the Norris Convention Center’s Red Oak Ballroom CityCentre, Houston. Sujeet Desai, who is an ambassador for Down Syndrome International, plays the B-flat and bass clarinet, alto saxophone, violin, trumpet, piano and drums. In June 2001, he graduated from high school with honors and in May 2003 from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy in Massachusetts after a two-year residential post-secondary study in music and human services. Sujeet travels worldwide to do inspirational solo music performances and self-advocacy workshops. His highest musical

achievement was “Carnegie Hall Debut” on May 20, 2015, with a standing ovation. Since 2000, he has performed in more than 40 states and 13 countries. Sujeet has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and has appeared on “The View,” “20/20,” “Oprah Winfrey” and numerous times on local TV news. Sujeet’s mission is to send a message across the world that, if given opportunities for their abilities, individuals with disabilities can “Make It Happen!” Houston’s Friends of Down Syndrome, which serves teens and adults with Down syndrome in the Houston area, has the same goal of raising awareness that individuals with Down syndrome can be lifelong learners. Friends of Down Syndrome opened the Down Syndrome Academy in January 2014 when Rosa Rocha saw a need for continued education for her son, David, who is 26 and “aged out” of the public school system. Students with Down syndrome may attend high school until age 22, Rocha said. After that, there are few educational opportunities for them. Once the word spread

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Inspections from P. 2B tion by separating raw animal foods from cooked ready-toeat foods. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.3(b)(1): Refrigerated facility storing potentially hazardous food with no numerically scaled thermometer/no accurate indicating thermometer. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.2(b)(3)a: Cross contamination not prevented by proper cleaning of equipment/utensils. Violation 20-21.5(a): Potentially hazardous food not kept at an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time is not used as a public health control during display/service.

77091 China Doll Restaurant 5630 Antoine Dr. Routine Inspection (Feb. 15) Citations: 8 Violation 20-21.3(a)(2): Container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above

the floor. Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food preparation area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room. Violation 20-21.2(b)(1)b: Food while being stored/ prepared/displayed not protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods from cooked ready-toeat foods. Violation 20-21.21(b): Screens for windows/doors opening to the outside not tight fitting/free of breaks. Violation 20-21.23(b): Ceilings not non-absorbent in: walk-in refrigeration units/ food preparation area/storage areas/utensil and equipment washing areas/toilet rooms/vestibule. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.21(a): Condition of premises affording the harborage/feeding of insects/rodents. Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food prepara-

tion area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room. Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust/dirt/food particles/other debris. Super K.C. Store 6100 W. Little York Routine Inspection (Feb. 12) Citations: 7 Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.11(a)(13): Equipment/food-contact surfaces/utensils not clean to sight and touch. Violation 20-21.14(c)(5): Single-service/single-use article for self-service by consumer not dispensed with original individual wrapper/

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Heights film director continues mayhem By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com When The Leader last interviewed independent film maker and Heights resident Mel House in 2012, he was working on a series of horror movies â€“ such as Psychic Experiment, which was filmed in Texas City, and the Strand in Galveston and was picked up by Lions Gate Entertainment for DVD release. Recently though, heâ€™s going for laughs too. â€œIâ€™m bouncing around a little more now,â€? House said. House, who grew up in Northwest Houston and attended Oak Forest Elementary, Ruby Sue Clifton Middle School and Scarborough High School, started filming a comedy series called Placeholders which followed the exploits and misadventures of half a dozen producers at a local public access station. A former employee at a local public access station himself, House said he didnâ€™t have to reach far for inspiration. â€œIt was pretty close to real life,â€? he said. He wrote the project with specific people in mind â€“ like Lisa Wilcox of Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5 and Debbie Rochon, who heâ€™d worked with on Psychic Experiment. â€œIt was casual and low key,â€? said House. The series, which House largely funded himself, started on You Tube and was sub-

sequently noticed by a television syndicator House had worked with previously. The rights were purchased and now you can find Placeholders at HooplaDigital.com, Amazon.com, Filmon.com, and several other platforms. The horror aficionado has plenty in that pipeline too. Now House works full time in film making, travelling back and forth between Houston and Los Angeles to work on projects. The Los Angeles projects include a role as associate producer in West of Hell, and a movie about killer spiders starring Bruce Davison from X-Men fame. House said that the experience of producing and serving as assistant director on films in Los Angeles is paving the way to more opportunities on the West Coast where heâ€™s offered the directorâ€™s chair. â€œItâ€™s helped me get my foot in the door and people can see what I can do,â€? he said. For the movie Clinger which is now available on VOD, House served as producer and mentor to the filmmakers who went to high school at St. Johnâ€™s. They shot Clinger at St. Johnâ€™s in Houston too - as Wes Anderson did for Rushmore. Other coming attractions for House include Cut Her Out for which he served as producer, In The Blood which he cowrote and produced, and as the associate producer of the appropriately titled Hairmetal

Shotgun Zombie Massacre. Not to be missed by heavy metal fans who also dig zombies, Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre was shot in North Texas and features cameos from members of Slayer. A former member of Judas Priest is working on the soundtrack. Heâ€™s fine tuning the script for a Twilight Zone inspired movie called Mystery Spot which will go into production in the late spring or early summer. Houston is a possible filming location as is Galveston, Columbus or Austin, where a lot of the cast and crew live. One day if the finances work out, House may move his family to Los Angeles but for now is happy to be bicoastal. House observed that filming has become a little more difficult in Houston because of those who want to make a movie, but donâ€™t go about it the right way. â€œItâ€™s so easy to get cheap equipment and make a movie,â€? he said. â€œPeople are mistreating the location or not securing the right permits. Places that were friendly have become more difficult.â€? To help those starting out in film, House teaches students at the American Film Institute, and consults with them on their thesis films. Anyone can benefit from his expertise however â€“ heâ€™s started a podcast too at

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back. North Shepherd is on the rise.â€? The new Alabama Furniture is about the same footage as the old one on Yale, 12,000 square feet of indoor space, but the new spot also has a much-larger, 60,000-squarefoot parking lot. So they decided to add a monthly art market as well as some excitement for the community. â€œI want the new location to be a kind of a destination,â€? said Rion Enroth. â€œMany people in the the arts community are moving out of the Heights because of rising prices. Theyâ€™re moving further north. Now, we can offer a place for them to sell their work, to help them out. Weâ€™ll also be featuring other elements at the market: live music, car shows, movie nights, garden shows and more, and always with deep discounts on our inventory. Many items will be marked down from 20 to 50 percent during the event.â€? â€œItâ€™ll be one big, on-going party,â€œ Sherri Enroth said. â€œWe want people to come and

spend a fun day with us, shopping, supporting local artists, and enjoying the sunshine.â€? In the first 24 hours since they posted the announcement on Facebook, they received 1,400 â€œlikes.â€? Then again, after 25 years in business, the value offered by Alabama Furniture has earned many fans. â€œWhat we are doing with the artsmarket is really celebrating our new location and more than two decades in business,â€? said Tristin Searles, marketing assistant for Alabama Furniture. â€œHowever, the artsmarket is also an opportunity for us to partner with local vendors, artists, organizations, and food trucks, because food is art too. Running a small business is expansive today, and we help by providing a place for people to show off their inventory and work.â€? Call 713-862-3035 or email info@alabamafurniture.com for more information about the event.

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The sports. Leader area teams meet on the track Saturday, March 12, 2016 • Page 9B

By Jonathan Valadez For The Leader

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The Reagan Bulldogs, Scarborough Spartans and Waltrip Rams headed south to compete in a Houston-wide track meet at Barnett Stadium on March 5. The Bulldogs, Rams and Spartans boys’ teams finished sixth, seventh and ninth overall. The Lady Bulldogs finished seventh overall, while the Lady Rams and Spartans finished in a tie for 17th.

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The Bulldog boys’ track and field team finished with 46 points. The Bulldogs had five individuals and one relay team score points. Matthias Petterway finished first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.11 seconds. Petterway also finished eighth overall in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.62 but was unable to score any points for his team. Cederick Pickrom also secured a first-place finish in the triple jump for the Bulldogs. Pickrom won the event with a jump of 12.95 meters. Reagan had two individuals and their distance medley team finish third in their respective events. The trio of third-place finishes netted the Bulldogs 18 points. The distance medley team, which consists of a 1200-meter leg, a 400, 800 and 1600, finished with a time of 11 minutes, 54.86 seconds. Louis Broussard also won a medal in the triple jump. Broussard finished third with an11.76-meter jump. Thomas O’Reilly took home a bronze in the discus with a 36.57-meter throw. O’Reilly also finished fifth in the shot put with a throw of 11.76. Leonardo Garza and Evan Klein finished in the top 10 in the 1600. Garza finished eighth with a time of 5:06.71,

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and Klein finished 10th with a time of 5:08.83. The Lady Bulldogs finished ninth overall, although they did not compete in 16 of the 19 events. Iris Acosta won silver in the 1600 with a 6:21 time. Acosta also ran the 400 and finished 18th overall. Esmeralda Lara and Noella Ajche each placed in the 3200-meter run. Lara finished second and ran a 13:48, while Ajche finished sixth with a 15:14.

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The Spartans boys’ track and field team ended the day with 23 points. The Spartans had four individuals place in their respective events. Jessie Pringle won gold in the high jump and netted 10 points for the Spartans. Pringle won the event with a 1.82meter jump.

The Rams boys’ track and field team scored 30 points for the day. The Rams had four individuals and one relay team place in their respective events. Waltrip did not compete in 10 of the 19 events. Kyler Scott accounted for 10 of his team’s points by taking gold in the 100-meter dash. Scott ran a time of 10.99, which was .01 away from his personal school record, according to athletic. net. The Rams 4x100-meter relay team finished third overall. The team’s final time was 44.02. Willie Hayward finished third in the shot put for the Rams. Hayward’s best throw was 12.82, which was good for six points. The Rams had two sixth-

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Area youth baseball team looks to “Crush” expectations By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com To say the Houston Crushers Baseball’s season has gone much better than expected would be an understatement, says team manager Rob Rollans. The 9-year-old team, consisting of eight boys and one girl, was named the number one team in the nation by Nation’s Baseball on Feb. 29 and the group continues to see success on and off the field. More recently, the Crushers won the War of the Warriors Tournament by a score of 9-6 in the finals, defeating LYNX Baseball at Spring/Klein Park on March 6 and currently have a 9U Select record of 11-1. The win is especially big for this group of youngsters, as some of them are economically disadvantaged. “Each of these kids go to different schools and come from different backgrounds,” Rollans said. “But for many of our boys, baseball is almost all they have. Every single one of them are natural athletes and they all love to play the game and show up to win.” Rollans jokingly admits that sometimes it can be challenging to keep them focused on the game at hand and during practice, but their coach has been dedicated every step of the way. “Coach Jesus Encinia is a little stern, but they all respect him and love him very much,” Rollans said. “He relates very well to the children.” That love for baseball and dedication on the field has yielded plenty of posi-

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Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014. Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights

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The Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study has designated Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital as a heart care leader. This annual

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Dr. Julia Kovacs has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care and internal medicine in Houston. She focuses on preventive medicine and the management of chronic diseases including diabetes, thyroid disorders, HIV and hypertension, among others. She graduated from the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and did her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Board Certified Internist 427 W. 20th St., Ste. 303 • Houston, TX 77008 713-231-1880 www.sjmcphysicians.com

What to Expect at the 2016 Senior Expo *Part of the Memorial Hermann Health System that includes Greater Heights, Southeast, Southwest and The Woodlands hospitals.

Senior EXP

March 30, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • SPJST Lodge 88 (15th & Beall)

• FREE Admission • FREE Food & Drinks • Educational information on health, finances and legal concerns • A chance to meet experts who will offer free advice on a number of issues important to you • $500 in gift card giveaways

senior expo REGISTRATION Name Phone # Address Email Address

Mail to: The Leader - Senior Expo P.O. Box 924487 Houston, TX 77292 Call us: (713) 686-8494 do it online www.theleadernews.com (see “Senior” tab)