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In 2009 Candlelight Place’s Donda Dye suffered a stroke from a twisted artery. She calls her survival mi-raculous but was left with a weakness in the left side and a brain injury resulting in balance issues. A prac-titioner of yoga in the past, she saw an ad a year ago in The Leader for free Chair Yoga at Memorial Hermann Northwest.

“Chair Yoga caught my eye because you get the same benefi ts of yoga but without the danger of falling,” said Dye. “Besides learning relaxation techniques, I’ve also learned great breathing techniques for healing and cleansing inside issues, too, which I’d not learned else-where.”

The Chair Yoga class at Memorial Hermann North-west started in March of 2012 and was the brainchild of Angela Sisk, R.N., a certifi ed Yoga Nurse. Yoga Nurs-ing is a new accredited movement in healthcare and nursing which blends ancient yoga and modern nurs-ing to relieve SAPS (stress, anxiety, pain and suffering). It was created by Annette Tersigni, a yoga instructor and R.N.

Each class involves breathing exercises, gentle move-ment, and relaxation. Benefi ts include decreased blood pressure, improved mood, reduced depression, stress reduction and increased mobility.

Although the class is open to anyone who wants to attend, many of the participants are cancer patients or cancer survivors. Shirley Cato is a breast and lung cancer survivor who has been volunteering for the past 20 years with the American Cancer Society’s program “Reach to Recovery” which serves breast cancer pa-tients.

For the past three years Cato has been a volunteer at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital in their can-cer center. That’s where she heard about Chair Yoga.

“I do everything possible to keep my immune sys-tem up. The Chair Yoga and meditation I fi nd essential for my well being,” she said.

Laura Hollingsworth is currently being treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has two more chemo-therapy treatments to go. In addition to the discom-fort from her port, she also experiences rib pain as the result of a car accident she and her husband had on the way home from the hospital. She says the breathing exercises help her pain.

On a recent Monday, Sisk led the group through combinations of eight essential postures over an hour-long period. In addition to the exercise, participants also appreciate her demeanor.

“Angela is so calming and encouraging I feel very relaxed and a bit cocooned from the fast pace of life,” said Dye. “She has taught me the importance of slow-ing down and listening to my body. That hour is much needed in our lives full of hustle and bustle.”

“People hear yoga and are totally intimidated, but anybody can do this,” said Sisk. “It’s easy and effec-tive.”

Sisk will soon be teaching other nurses about Yoga Nursing and how to relieve SAPS in themselves and their patients. “I want to teach nurses how they can use yoga in a healthcare setting,” she said.

The class is held every Monday from 2-3 p.m. in South Tower, Classroom F. Classes are free, and park-ing is validated. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and to bring a towel and water.

For more information, call 713-867-2062.

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Recovery through chair yoga

Angela Sisk leads a Chair Yoga class. (Photo by Betsy Denson)

Heat makes the heart work harder. So, while your lawn care and gardening activi-ties might not seem particularly perilous, add sweltering summer heat or a history of cardiovascular disease and you might be pushing up daisies instead of weeding them.

Internist Van Tran, a primary care phy-sician affi liated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, says his family medi-cine practice notes – and treats --more car-

diovascular incidents as the temperature rises. Not all cardiovascular incidents are heart attacks, Dr. Tran says, but the symp-toms could be clues that a patient’s under-lying heart health needs medical attention, possible intervention -- and better preven-tion.Temperature control

Maintaining the body’s optimal 98.6-de-gree temperature can tax the heart in ex-treme weather – hot or cold. When dissipat-

ing the body’s extra heat, for example, the blood vessels dilate. The heart beats faster to handle the same amount of blood circu-lation. The body burning calories this way further increases the heart’s workload, Tran explains, which raises blood pressure.

Heat also triggers perspiration, which can lead to dehydration. Dehydration further complicates the body’s efforts to dissipate heat, he says, since it decreases the volume of blood needing to circulate, which also makes the heart pump harder.

Individuals with existing cardiovascular disease can be more susceptible to heat-induced heart incidents, Tran says. Ditto the elderly or individuals on beta blockers (which can affect the heart rate) and diuret-ics (which reduce water retention).

Heat can fool people with or without un-derlying cardiovascular sensitivities, Tran says. He sometimes treats young athletes who “think they can handle it” and don’t take mitigating precautions, such as shade, water breaks and being active outdoors when it’s not the heat of the day. More often, though, he hears from the 50-somethings who experience chest pains while cutting their lawns and wonder if they’re having a heart attack.

Symptom rundownChest pain -- or “discomfort” as the

American Heart Association calls it -- can mean pressure, squeezing, or tightness that lasts more than several minutes or that comes and goes and returns.

Other warning symptoms include short-ness of breath or excessive sweat, nausea or light-headedness. (A racing heart beat could indicate heat exhaustion, another summer health issue.)

Despite its common portrayal in media as a sudden onset of chest- or arm-clutch-ing pain, a heart attack might actually begin slowly, with symptoms building their inten-sity and frequency.

Symptoms in women trend more toward

shortness of breath, nausea and back or jaw pain, AHA’s website says.

Some symptoms might also indicate oth-er health conditions, such as acid refl ux or even anxiety attacks, Tran says, which is why it’s important to seek medical care quickly and not second-guess the diagnosis and treatment.

“Better safe than sorry,” he says.

Serious as a heart attackAHA estimates the annual heart attack

rate at one every 34 seconds. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 800,000 individuals a year have their fi rst heart attack.

Heat can multiply such underlying heart attack risk factors as family history and dia-betes as well as lifestyle related factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cho-lesterol, physical inactivity and obesity, Tran says.

Prevention, attention, interventionHe recommends that his patients have an

annual stress test, which will push the heart rate up to 85 percent of the maximum rate --- about 130 to 140 beats per minute – in a controlled environment. An annual EKG can be another baseline tool to have on hand should there be a cardiovascular inci-dent down the line.

Tran also urges individuals to establish a relationship with a primary care physician who can monitor any patterns and factors that might also be contributing to cardio-vascular health.

As with other health conditions, a healthy lifestyle – meaning good nutrition and exercise habits – can also help reduce the chances of cardiac stress – with or without the heat.

And if you do experience symptoms of cardiac distress, call 9-1-1. Minutes can matter in getting life-saving medical atten-tion, the AHA says. Don’t let the fi rst sign of cardiovascular disease be the fi nal one.

Heat waves can be hard on the heart

Dr. Van Tran performs a circulation test on a patient at Memorial Hermann Northwest.(Submitted Photo)

D’Evelynn Montgomery, Laura Hollingsworth and teacher Angela Sisk. (Photo by Betsy Denson)

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Gibson was born in Hot Springs, Ark. but she moved to Cheshire Lane in Oak Forest before starting kindergarten in January 1953.

“It was awesome -- living on this street was like a girl’s paradise,” Gibson said. “Just about every house had a girl around my age. It was such a fun place to be.”

She attended Oak Forest Ele-mentary and Black Middle School before graduating from Waltrip High in 1967. She was a member of the school’s Imperial Guard Drum & Bugle Corps.

The circumstances of life have proven the age old saying, “you can always go home” to be true for Gibson.

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“It’s very special,” Gibson said. “Everything about my life feels really special. I live in the house I grew up in. Waltrip is very, very special to me, and it’s my school.”

She’s currently on Waltrip’s Alumni Board and coordinated the parade for the 50th anniver-sary in 2011.

Upon graduation from Waltrip, Gibson studied at the University of Houston and later graduated from nursing school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Gibson’s nursing career gave her a wide variety of experience from surgical to renal, cardio, general medicine, OBGYN, psychiatry and rehabilitation.

Gibson, who lived in the Spring area for much of her adult life, was invited to be a guest speaker at Tomball High School.

She found out there was an opening at the northern Houston suburb, earned teacher certifi ca-

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Gibson eventually went back into nursing, specifi cally rehabili-tation, which she said was very re-warding.

“It was so amazing to me to see people come out to our units. not even able to sit up and walk out of the hospital within a week,” Gib-son said. “You get such an appre-ciation for the things we talk for granted.”

During that time, Gibson and her husband, Reagan teacher Andy Gibson, moved back to Oak Forest to help her mother, Ethel, who was battling cancer.

Shortly after her mother’s pass-ing, Gibson decided to go back into teaching, for one year at Lee High, then Waltrip.

She teaches Principles of Health Science, Health Science, Anatomy & Physiology and a practicum in health science for pharmacy tech-nicians in which they’re eligible to sit for the certifi cation exam after they complete the practicum.

“The students are all people who want a career in health care,” Gibson said.

In addition to her instructional duties, Gibson is also the faculty sponsor for Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), in which students learn about the health careers they’d like to pur-sue.

Earlier this year, the Waltrip HOSA chapter toured Galveston National Laboratory, took a kayak tour at Galveston State Park and went camping at Quintana Beach County Park in Freeport.

“I love teaching,” Gibson said. “I miss nursing. When I retire from teaching (in a couple of years), I’ll go back into nursing.”

Gibson’s husband passed away after suffering a heart attack last year. She still lives in her child-hood home on Cheshire with her 31-year-old son, Jeffrey Smith, an ex-U.S. Marine.

“The home still looks a lot like it did when I (grew up) there,” she said.

Oak Forest’s Teens on the Run is a free running group for middle school-age students created three years ago by Lucy Fraga Fisher Cain and her husband, Greg.

The couple’s goal in beginning this group was to help get teen-agers out of the house and into fun. Youngsters and parents can come out each Tuesday night to Black Middle School to run and then hear an inspirational and in-formative speaker who will cover topics that are pertinent to young

students and their parents such as a juvenile lawyer, a medical doc-tor (what happens to your body if you do drugs?), a running coach, a yoga teacher (dealing with stress), a college counselor (college & fi -nancial aid), a nutritionist (what is good to eat?) and a teen therapist (dealing with teenage emotions).

Sessions are scheduled from 6-7 p.m. through Aug. 27 at the Black Middle School track, 1575 Chan-tilly Lane. Teens and parents can begin the group at any time.

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Juvenile arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affect-ing children, yet it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symp-toms fi rst appear. This July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, the Arthritis Foundation is focusing on increasing awareness of early signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis and resources available for families affected by the disease.

Often a child complaining of achy joints is diagnosed as having “growing pains,” a phenomenon believed to be the result of the natural growth process. Now it’s known that joint pain, stiffness and swelling in or around the joint may be early signs of a serious, infl ammatory rheu-matic disease.

“Parents should be aware that juvenile arthritis is not rare. If a child is limping on a regular basis, or having pain and swelling of any joint, it would be important to get evaluated by a doctor. It is also important to note that lab values can be normal, and that still doesn’t rule out juvenile arthritis,” says Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Ankur Kamdar, assistant professor of pediatrics at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth). “Early medical treatment of juvenile arthritis can prevent serious, permanent damage to young joints and enable your child to live an active, full childhood.”

Contrary to general belief, infants, children and teenagers can get ar-thritis. About 300,000 children are affected by juvenile arthritis. While there is no known cure, there has never been a more optimistic outlook for children with juvenile arthritis. Advances in research have produced new treatments that moderate and even stop the effects of juvenile ar-thritis, preventing signifi cant disability in later years.

In a continued effort to reduce the heavy burden of juvenile arthritis, disability and cost of this chronic disease, the Arthritis Foundation is leading the way to conquer this disease through increasing advocacy and programs: In Houston, programs are planned throughout the year to give families the opportunity to enjoy outings with other kids who have arthritis, too.

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The rising temperatures in sum-mer have people turning to ice cold treats to keep cool, but a Bay-lor College of Medicine dietitian warns that many of them are laden with calories and fat.

“Summer is defi nitely a time when we want to enjoy cool, re-freshing snacks and drinks when it gets so hot outside,” said Kristi King, a registered dietitian with BCM and Texas Children’s Hos-pital. “But those tasty treats can go from your lips straight to your hips.”

It’s still possible to enjoy sum-mertime sweets by making smart choices and making your own ver-sions at home, King said.

DrinksIced coffee is popular in the

summer and while the coffee itself is not high in calories, the addi-tives are. Save calories by opting for low-fat milk, skipping the whip cream and choosing the smallest size, King said. Even better, make your own at home by brewing cof-fee then adding ice plus sugar free chocolate syrup or vanilla extract.

Smoothies are another refresh-ing summer treat but they can be very high in calories – rang-ing from 180 to 500-plus for a 20 ounce smoothie, King said.

What’s important at a smoothie shop is to make sure they are us-ing only fruit and ice or non-fat yogurt, King said. Some places use ice cream or full-fat yogurt or add whole milk and high-sugar fruit juice.

“People think they are having something healthy when in reality it is very high in fat and natural and added sugar,” King said. “They’re getting walloped with high-fat and calorie base mixtures.”

At-home smoothies are another healthy alternative and are espe-cially convenient for breakfast, she said. In a blender, mix ice and fresh or frozen fruit, add a splash of skim milk, put it in a cup and walk out the door. It’s not only lower in calories but saves money too.

Don’t forget that the ever-popu-lar sweet tea, as well as lemonade,

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Adult beverages, especially mar-garitas, can also be high in calo-ries, but most restaurants offer a lower-calorie version, King said. If you don’t see it on the menu, ask if the bartender can still make it. Again, making your own at home can help control calories.

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other source of potentially high calorie goodies, King said, espe-cially because it’s hard to control portion size. Most of these shops have one size of cup that’s easy to overfi ll. Topping it with the sweet candy options makes it even high-er in calories. Yogurt can still be a good option by choosing a low-fat or sugar-free variety and sticking with toppings like fruit and nuts.

Make frozen yogurt at home by blending your favorite fruit with your favorite variety of yogurt. This is something that kids can help with as well, which may make them more likely to eat it, King said.

Sorbets and sherbets also tend to be lower calorie than traditional ice cream and some yogurts, she said.

“One option that I really like that is available in grocery stores are the frozen fruit bars. They are about 70 calories and are not high in added sugar,” she said. “They’re already portioned so they’re con-venient as well as refreshing – great for when you’ve been outside working in the yard.”

King also recommends freezing fruit to eat as a snack.

“Frozen grapes are a great snack and so are frozen banana bites dipped in melted chocolate,” she said.

The bottom line, according to King, is that it’s still possible to en-joy refreshing cold summer treats but be sure to make smart choices.

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Frusco Landscape& Irrigation Co.

Since 1975

We specialize in Sprinkler RepairGardening Makeover Specialists

Heights ResidentLic.# 4876 Joseph Frusco

Consultant(832) 435-8685

• Sprinkler Systems• Drainage Systems

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Alfredo’s LandscapeLandscape Renovations

• Mowing• Mulching• Cleanups• Tree Trimming

• Seasonal Color• Wood Fences• Pressure Washing

832-563-9301

We service most major brands!

Mower Parts and Supply Co.4560 W. 34th @ Mangum (Next to Fiesta Tacos)713-686-8306

LAWN EQUIPMENT PARTS & REPAIR Lawn Mowers Chainsaws

Trimmers BlowersOPEN M-F 8-6 • SAT 9-2PICK UP & DELIVERY AVAIALABLE

YOUR AD CAN RUN HERECall

713-686-8494For Details

RON'S YARD SER VICEGreat work at

competitive prices!• Mow • Edge • Weedeat • Fertilize

Ask for Ronnie281-468-2158

• Tree Removal • Trimming• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lot Clearing

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713-298-4628

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• Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding• Fertilization • Construction Preparation• Residential/Commercial

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• Shrub Trimming• Trash Removal

• Cleanups 1 Time• Fertilizing

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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF: Ex-cellent condition. 109,000 miles, one owner. New transmission. Reduced $5,500, taking offers. 713-290-0411.

2006 CHEVROLET TRUCK 2500 HD: Extended cab, 20K miles. $12,800 obo. 713-697-5597. (7-20)

ESTATEGARAGE SALE

Furniture, Light Fixtures, Toys, Household Misc.

319 W. 30th St. Saturday 7/13

7:00AM-1:00PM

JERSEY VILLAGEMULTI-FAMILY SALE15526 CONGO LANE(Senate exit off 290)FRI/SAT 9AM-3PM

Car seat, children/adult clothing, houseware, jewelry, scrubs, AVON, new gift items.

ESTATE SALEFurniture, books for all ages, household items,

costume jewelry5002 Lido Lane

Friday and Saturday, July 19-20 • 8AM-3PM

GARAGE SALE: 2015 Cheshire Lane. Saturday, 8-2. Tools, elec-tronics, music, miscellaneous.

MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

“He who has something to sell and whispers it into a well, is not as apt to get the dollars as he who stands up tall and hollers.” Advertise!

TOP CASH PAID FOR YOUR GUNS: FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867. (TF)

WE BUY ONE TOUCH ULTRA STRIPS: $22 for 100 count box. 281-764-9615. www.selldiabet-icstrips.com.

WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867. (TF)

TUPPERWARE AVAILABLE: Call JoAnn Lord at 281-923-3729. (TF)

FRIEDRICH 9,000 BTU WINDOW A/C, 110 v. Excellent condition. $165. 713-695-2377.

TAEKWONDO GEAR: Head, vest, legs, arms, cup, bag, large uniforms, $109. 713-681-1629.

COMPLETE WEIGHTLIFTING SET, bench included, $75; one ton A/C, two ton A/C, $100; metal fan on metal stand, $30; Dearborn heater, $125. 281-964-9901.

SCUBA GEAR: Mares regulator, mask, knife, gloves, snorkel, fi ns, net bag, weightbelt, booties, wetsuit, $159. 713-681-1629.

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH FUNDRAISER DIN-NER: Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4419 N. Main. Bingo, raffl e, prizes. (7-20)

DOUBLE BED AIR MATTRESS: Electric pump, hardly used, $15. 713-681-1673.

2005 6’X16’ CARGO MATE TRAILER: Bumper pull, excellent condition, $3,500. 713-680-2630. (7-13)

QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE with double white wicker dresser, nightstands, two waste baskets, shelf plus four-drawer fi le cabi-net, $250 total. 713-201-8907. (7-20)

BLUE MOON ANTIQUES: An-tiques and collectibles. We do estate sales. 3311 Ella. 832-286-7882. www.bluemoonantiques-houston.com. (TF)

1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, 1996 Saturn, Kitchenaid electric stove, organ, antiques, Singer sewing machine, gumball ma-chine. Call 11 a.m. -8 p.m. 832-623-7260.

EARN BIG MONEY PART-TIME FROM HOME mailing our full color sales postcards. ID #4501. Jim R., 1-800-313-0961. (7-13)

MATURE LADY WOULD LIKE TO BABYSIT: Day or night. 713-290-1210. (7-20)

PART-TIME -Home based busi-ness-REQUIRED Quickbooks

Pro accounting and computing skills. People skills, organiza-tional skills and talented com-munication= A+. Email resume

to [email protected]

BOOKKEEPER/ GIRL FRIDAY

P.T. Position Available at the End of August

P.M. caregiver for preschool in Oak Forest

3:30-6:00 DailyMust be over 18 with h.s. diploma. 713-957-3411

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Transport Service Co. is hiring Class A CDL

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Transport Service Co. is hiring a MECHANIC

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vacations, 401K & MORE! Submit your resume to [email protected] to apply!

Medical office experience necessary. Billing a plus.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGFRONT DESK PERSON

HIRING NOW!

College Students or Semi Retired Person Welcome. Day shift

Call For Interview

281-272-1875

PART TIME RETAIL SALES -

MERCHANDISING

COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING COMPANY is currently looking for leadmen with minimum one year of experience. For more information, please call 713-688-2435 or apply at 2048 Johanna Dr. We are an equal opportunity employer. (S) (7-13)

24/7 ANSWERING SERVICE seeking a (Spanish) bilingual representative with call center customer service experience. Employment Line. 713-866-4490. (7-13)

BILINGUAL SALES AND CUS-TOMER SERVICE PERSON NEEDED: Excellent pay. 713-688-1201.

MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Ex-perience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required. Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600. (TF)

WANTED: Maids and custodians. Must have transportation, speak English, able to work days or nights. 281-913-9240.

COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING COMPANY is currently looking for a licensed chemical applica-tor with a valid Texas license. Good salary and benefi ts. For more information, please call 713-688-2435 or apply at 2048 Johanna Dr. We are an equal op-portunity employer. (S) (7-13)

COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING COMPANY is currently looking for English speaking foreman with one year+ of experience. Good salary and benefi ts. For more information, please call 713-688-2435 or apply at 2048 Johanna Dr. We are an equal op-portunity employer. (S) (7-13)

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approxi-mately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger en-dorsement. Call 713-681-3600.

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C.W. TRASH HAULING: Resi-dential/commercial, clean out garages, tractor work, box blade. 832-434-8863. (8-3)

EUGENE HAULS TRASH: Cleans garages, trims trees. 832-890-5453; 713-631-5348. (7-27)

C.W. LAWN CARE: Yard work — cut grass, clean lots. 832-434-8863. (8-3)

PART-TIME HOME HEALTH-CARE for elderly female. $9/hour. Agent. 713-998-0586.

PRIVATE DUTY IN YOUR OWN HOME: 290/Heights area. 832-366-6588. (7-13)

CHILD CARE

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FREE MARKET ANALYSIS

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[email protected]

FOR RENT

CARPET &FLOORING

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INSURED —RADIO EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL —INDUSTRIAL—RESIDENTIAL

For All Your Electrical Needs

BRAVENEC ELEC TRICSince 1953

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Lights-Plugs-BreakersCover all electric needs

Licensed-Insured

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All types of new wiring and repairs

D&E ElectricSince 1975Low Rates

TECL# 43460

(281) 448-8615

CRAVENS ELECTRICCommercial • Residential

Breaker Boxes • TroubleshootingUnderground Specialist

New Construction & Remodeling

281-701-9909FreeEst.

TECL23126

• Residential • Commercial • ServiceLicensed - Insured - 23 Yrs. Exp.

MASTER #178565 TECL #25670 Native Houstonian - 43 Yrs.

John Kuenstle Electric,LLCOak Forest Resident/Of ce

832-425-2152 - Free Estimates

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HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING

281-651-STAR281-651-7827

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• Room Additions • Baths & Kitchens• Hardwood & Tile Flooring• Painting • Window Replacement

Martin Gonzales 832-472-2427

HEIGHTS CUSTOM HOME REMODELING

FREE ESTIMATES Major Credit Cards Accepted

REMODELING

AMS RemodelingCOMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL

• Custom Homes • Garages• Room Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Hardi Siding

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“Insured For Your Protection” All Work Guaranteed

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• Commercial • Residential • New Roof • Re-Roof

� Painting � Drywall � Hardi Plank Siding � Any Type of Carpentry Work � Complete Remodels

281-272-6900 713-569-4199

For Your Home Repair Needs:J&D HANDYMAN SERVICE

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Repairs & RemodelsComplete Plumbing Services

Since 1977 Free Est.

Shop 281-442-7863Cell 281-831-2302Insured • Lic. #M8922

“I want to be YOUR plumber”

PLUMBERSONNY’S REPAIR SERVICE

832-465-5325Est. 1979 Ins. RMP #18131

ALWAYS UPFRONT PRICE$Independent Master Plumber

Call Sonny and SAVE!Single Homeowner Discount

IDEALPLUMBING

Residential - Commercial

• Plumbing • Water Lines • Gas Lines • Disposals • Faucets • Shower pans & doors • Sewer Service • Gas test

MASTER PLUMBER 713-466-8795ONE CALL – ALL PROBLEMS SOLVED

• Sheetrock & Painting• Tile & Carpet • Siding • Concrete• Fencing • Counter Tops • Roofing• Complete Remodeling

25 Years In Business MPL 12701

WALL TO WALL, WE DO IT ALL!

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Licensed and Insured MPL #40046

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Aaron’s

PLUMBINGDrain & Sewer Cleaning

Since 1974

#17773 - 7 Days a week

713-695-2222825 Curtin 77018

For All Your Plumbing Repair, Replacement

and Installation

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• Drain Cleaning • Disposals • Tankless Water Heaters • Gas Test Free Estimates Senior & Veteran Discounts

� Quality Work � Low Prices �� Hand Nailed � Hardi-Siding �

Oak Forest Area Resident 40+ yearsFree Estimates

713-688-6463

Charlie'sR O O F I N G

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

713-664-1815• Carports • Carpentry • Free Estimates

25YearsResidential & Commercial

• Shingles: Flat - Tile - Metal • 5" and 6" Seamless Gutters

HOWDY'S HANDYWORK

20 Yrs. Exp. - 30 Yr. Resident

• Carpentry - Cabinets to Patios & Decks• Painting, Interior/Exterior

• Sheet Rock Repair & Installation

DAVID OJEMAN 713-682-8033FREE ESTIMATES

Residential Wiring & Repairs

Discounts available

REESE ELECTRIC

281-397-7411

Mastercard & VISA acceptedTECL 23960

GARAGE DOORS• Repair Specialist• Springs • Rollers

• Sections repaired &replaced • Cables

40 years' exp. • Low Rates

(713) 682-3528$10 off w/Ad

SIFUENTES SER VICESRoom Additions

• Ceramic Tile • Kitchen/Bath• Flood Damage Repair

• Painting • Sheetrock, Concrete

281-508-1718Small Jobs Welcome

Free Estimates

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Interior & Exterior Painting

FREE ESTIMATES713-965-3146

FENCEFully Insured

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Serving Inner Loop areasince 1978

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SERNA BROS.Serving NW Houston Since 1973

FREE estimates

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FENCES &DECKS

Repair & In stallationAll Type Fences

• Chain link • Wood• Ornamental Iron

Small jobs welcomeCall 7 Days

JoseCell (281) 221-0637

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PAINT INGInterior/Exterior

Sheetrock • Power WashFree Estimates

Cell: 832-584-0725

FRANK’S

FENCE SALE• Chain Link • Wood

• Wrought Iron • Operators30 yrs. Exp. Free Est.

Tony 713-680-9353Cell 281-787-5942

[email protected]

GARAGE DOORSRepair or Replace

Doors/Openers

½ HPSears

OpenersInstalled281-807-5588

Choice DoorCredit Cards Accepted

Repair Specialist

713-545-3414

7 DAY SERVICE

$27000

At Reasonable prices •Patios •Driveways •Room Additions •Expedient Work American Made

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QUALITY CONCRETE WORK

• Painting • Ceiling Fans & Lights• Drywall • Carpentry • General Repairs• Door Locks

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Washers - DryersDishwashers - Ranges

KINARD’SAppliance Service

281-350-6255713-857-2050

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832-515-4214

Installation RepairSanding Finishing

GENERAL HOMEIMPROVEMENT

281-827-4447

• Painting • Sheetrock• Tile Work • Roo ng• Carpentry • Carpet• Concrete • Power Wash• Burglar Bars • Brick • TreesFREE ESTIMATES - Hector

HOMEREMODELING

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• Openers • Cables • Springs • Sections

Repaired & Replaced

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832-675-2485713-864-3755

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Frank Montes

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Sheetrock RepairMatch any textureRoofing Work

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Repair & InstallPressure WashingPainting • Siding

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• Paint• Trim• Siding• Roo ng• Flooring

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Sell & InstallBlinds & Shades

713-899-5554Free Estimates

All Work Guaranteed25 Years in Business

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[email protected] PREMIER

PROPERTIES

SUSAN PESL REALTOR®

713-397-1916

FOR SALE - Small frame house in the woods.

Furnished. Remodeled 1 bedroom/1 bath.City water, butane.

Woodville, TX $29,000 Firm

713-863-1371

RENT OR LEASE

4000 SQ. FT.WAREHOUSE SPACE$1750 PER MONTH

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David’s

“We Make House Calls”

APPROVEDPLUMBING713-692-3820John Kaminski

MPL # 16533

ALL HOME REPAIR

35 Yrs. Exp. & Leader AdvertiserCall Sam 713-582-5500

713-686-2285

• Termite/Water Repair• Sheetrock • Painting• Roo ng Repair/Replace• Shower/Bath Redo • Tile• Flooring/Carpet @ Wholesale PricesSales & Installations

INTERIOR-EXTERIOR

REMODELING

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COM MER CIAL PROP ER TY

12’X30’ CARPORTS: Perfect for boats, RVs, etc. Call 713-694-4647. (TF)

OAK FOREST APARTMENT FOR RENT: Two bedrooms with laundry room and private patio area. 713-213-4530, 713-686-3011. (TF)

HOUSE FOR LEASE: 3-1.5+study. $1,200 monthly. Glen Oaks. 713-299-6389. (7-27)

APARTMENT/ROOM NEEDED for quiet, independent senior lady, ground level. 281-748-8126.

HUNTING PROPERTY/ACRE-AGE FOR SALE: 218 acres, West Texas east of Sanderson. Deer, dove and quail. Rolling Brush Country with easy access. $295/acre. Owner financed or TxVet. 1-210-734-4009. www.westerntexasland.com.

FAIR PRICES ON CARPET/FLOORING SALES, INSTALLA-TION AND REPAIR: Thirty-five years experience. Carpet, hard-woods, vinyl, ceramic tile. Carpet shampoo and restretch carpet. Dry cleaning now available. 713-582-5500. (TF)

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HANDYMAN: Build, repair fenc-es, garage doors or decks. Carpentry — install Hardi-plank, cabinets, windows, doors, locks. Painting, home theater set up. 35+ year Oak Forest resident. Call David, 713-688-1839, leave name and number.

BURGLAR BARS: Custom made. Residential and commercial. Free estimates. 281-448-2759. www.burglarbarsandmore.com. (TF)

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Will Treat Your Loved Ones As My Own

M&M PetSitting

Affordable Pet CareIn Your Home

Mitzi Cell (713)444-8517Bonded (713)682-5246

Dog Grooming

5229 Brinkman St.Houston, Tx. 77091832•654•7475

$5 Off1st Visit

[email protected]

Boarding

PETS & LIVE STOCK

Haute DawgsMobile Pet Spa

832-722-7367

We will meet or beat our

mobile grooming competitor’s prices

Royalty Pet Center

9900 N. Houston Rosslyn713-849-9000

• Grooming• Boarding• Pet Supplies

Since1976

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GROOMING

$5 OFFGROOMINGS

39TH ANNIVERSARY

Expires 6-30-13

FIND YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE: Adopt or foster a shelter animal. www.nokill1.org. (TF)

FOUND FEMALE KITTEN: Gray and white, 3-4 months old. Call Jane at The Leader. 713-686-8494.

PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK PETS / LIVESTOCK

SPECIALOCCASIONS

CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s His-toric 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)


American Legion Baseball provided valuable experience

Playing year-round and facing quality opponents are essential to increasing a high school team’s chances of becoming competitive in the spring.

Members of the Reagan High baseball team, along with a handful of Lamar and Scarborough students, enjoyed that valu-able experience through American Le-gion Baseball.

They were members of the American Legion Post 640 team, which lost to a Tomball-based Post in the district cham-pionship last week.

“We’re getting ready for better com-petition, like Waltrip and Milby” Reagan

senior pitcher Brandon Escamilla said. “Everyone is getting work and reps.”

Last season, Reagan finished fourth in Class 4A-District 21 and lost to eventual UIL 4A state champion, Tomball, in the opening round of the playoffs.

Ironically, Post 640 faced a Tomball-based squad in the district championship of the American Legion Tournament. That team featured several players from the state championship team.

Post 640’s team was organized by Robert Chavez, the father of Scarbor-ough High sophomore catcher Stephen Chavez.

Chavez, a veteran of the First Gulf War and Post 640 member, eventually wants to get every high school team in the area as-sociated with American Legion baseball.

The Oak Forest resident is also plan-

ning a 5k fun run for this fall and would eventually like to start a city-wide 7-on-7 football tournament in the future.

Post 640 currently sponsors a Junior Marksmanship program in conjunction with the ROTC, and like all American Legion posts, a Boys State program for students to become familiar with the leg-islative and political processes.

Unlike many offseason leagues, Ameri-can Legion baseball is free of charge. Typically, the players are between the ages of 17 and 19, but Post 640 had several younger players.

That experience will help many of the incoming sophomores and juniors as they adjust to the varsity level of competition.

“Being as young as they are, they’re getting really good experience,” said Post 640 coach Phil Allen, a team parent who

graduated from Reagan in the late 1970s.Reagan sophomore pitcher/left fielder

Christopher Sanchez, who played varsity as a freshman last season, said the sum-mer league will help the Bulldogs com-pete next year. Reagan will look to win its second district title in three years.

“It (helped us with) what we needed to fix -- it gave us a lot of playing time,” Sanchez said.

Players aren’t required to play high school baseball to compete in the league.

Lamar High sophomore James Yokley, a Heights resident, enjoyed playing for Post 640 this summer. He plans on trying out for the LHS team this season.

“American Legion Baseball is just a fun way to pass time in the summer. I like to play baseball,” he said.


Reagan High senior pitcher Brandon Escamilla competed in American Legion baseball with Post 640 this summer. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Above: Wakefield CrowBar owner Randy Meador and Brent Walker play a friendly game of beach volleyball at one of the two courts adjacent the bar, which opened last month. Below: Wakefield Crowbar, 954 Wakefield, offers food, drink and sand volleyball courts. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

Summer of SpikeThere are plenty of bars

where patrons can watch sports, but few where they can play them, too.

Wakefield CrowBar, a new establishment at 954 Wake-field that opened last month, has featured two beach volley-ball courts for the past couple of years. The Houston Sports & Social Club has held league competition there and will con-tinue to do so, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

“It seemed like a really good fit,” Meador said. “Most of their activities are over here in the area.”

But the opening of the bar and restaurant has given pa-

trons an opportunity to test their skills on the sand, espe-cially on the weekends.

“Neighbors encouraged me to make it a neighborhood bar and grill,” Meador said. “One too many people said it, so I said ‘OK’.”

Meador, a homebuilder who previously lived in the Heights, currently lives in a house on the property that’s behind the bar. He said eventually that area could become part of the bar.

The Crowbar opens for lunch at 11 a.m. daily.

“The patronage has been awesome -- it’s much better than I thought it would be,” Meador said. “People are really liking the product -- from the food to the atmosphere to the volleyball courts.”


Timbergrove 10U Elite taseball team continues its winning waysThe Timbergrove Sports Association (TSA) Thun-

der 10U elite baseball team won the USSSA Going Yard tournament, held last month at Big League Dreams in League City. The team won two games on Saturday to be seeded number 2 for elimination play on Sunday.

The highlight of the day was a grand slam by Cyrus Twaddle in the second game to give his team a com-fortable margin of victory. The Thunder went on to win two games on Sunday to claim the champion-ship. After the game, players from each team com-plimented each other on their positive attitudes and fighting spirit.

The Thunder followed up their Going Yard tour-nament victory with a silver flight win at the aptly named Beat the Heat Classic on June 29-30 at the Carlos Garza Sportsplex in Texas City. After a win and a loss on Saturday, the Thunder were seeded in the silver (or lower) flight. With temperatures in the triple digits, the Thunder won 3 games on Sunday for the silver flight win. Highlights included finding a small garden snake in their dugout and Mark Hen-ning pitching a no-hitter in the second game to send the team to the championship.

“A year ago, Going Yard at USSSA was our first tournament as a team. The boys have come a long way in the past year, now as three time Champions. These past two tournaments were especially chal-lenging playing in the extreme heat and our boys showed a lot of endurance and determination as they fought through the last out,” says parent-coach Mark Herzog.

The Thunder teams represent the Timbergrove Sports Association (TSA), which currently has tour-nament teams for 8U, 9U, 10U (2 teams), 11U, 12U and 13U divisions in addition to league play every spring and fall. The 10U elite team is coached by Waltrip head baseball coach Mike Evans, and parent-coaches Tod Henning, Mark Herzog, and Gary Gar-cia. The team roster of 11 players consists of Bradley Batterson, Casey Funk, Ryan Garcia, Dylan Garcia, Nathan Garcia, Cooper Hay, Mark Henning, Jack Herzog, Trace Lankford, Alexander Tate and Cyrus Twaddle.

TSA was founded in 1961 and strives to provide a fun, family-oriented, learning-enhanced, safe, friendly and positive sporting environment. TSA of-fers baseball and soccer.

Athletic Spotlight:

Scarborough’s Stephen Chavez

Scarborough High sophomore catcher Stephen Chavez gained some valuable experience this summer.

Chavez, 15, was the lone Spartan on the American Le-gion Post 640 that was mostly comprised of Reagan play-ers, with a few Lamar guys in the mix.

The 5-foot-7, 140-pound sophomore started for the Spartans at catcher last season, leading them to the first round of the UIL Class 3A playoffs.

The son of Robert and Diane Chavez, the Oak Forest resident grew up playing youth baseball at Oaks Dads Club. He has two brothers, Matthew, who’s entering his second year at the U.S. Naval Academy, and Luke, a seventh grader at Clifton Middle School.

Chavez also played wide receiver, cornerback and quarterback for the Spar-tans’ varsity football team and competed in track & field as a pole vaulter.

How did the experi-ence of playing along-side, and against Class 4A and Class 5A players help you?

“I learned that the more you try with that team, the better you are when you come to your regular season. I’ve learned from a lot of mistakes and I’ve fixed them.”

Why do you enjoy playing behind the plate?“It’s really an aggressive spot to play. you have to hurry

up and think quick on your feet.”

How big of an accomplishment was it to reach the playoffs during your freshman year?

“It was a big accomplishment. We started with mostly freshmen, and there were very few seniors.”

What do you enjoy outside of sports?“Hanging out with my family, going fishing, throwing

the baseball around and swimming. I like to fish in Corpus Christi and Galveston.”

Where do you want to go to college?“My older brother, Matthew, got into the Naval Academy

nd also got accepted into West Point. I want to go the Army way. My brother and I always compete against each other. I want to go a separate way than he did.”

When did you start helicopter flight lessons?“When I was 12 years old, I began flight lessons for heli-

copters, in San Antonio. I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly. I went on a website and found out about a school and a place over there...maybe, I’ll get to fly in the next two years. I’m getting ready to take ground school test.”


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The Bible is full of spiritual explorers, men and women who ventured out into the unknown, often against great odds and the advice of their friends or family. The Old Testament Prophets

are perhaps the paradigm of spiritual explorers, challenging both the secular and religious authorities who governed them. There is a temptation to play it safe in religion and to play the dutiful, obedient servant, but that risks stagnation. If you want to grow, you need to explore, and that may require going to places where you wouldn’t expect to nd religion. The prophet Hosea married a harlot in order to experience God’s relationship to Israel. Jesus interacted with the dregs of society, tax collectors and people of questionable morals, and wasn’t shy about criticizing those thought to be the pillars of society. But, perhaps most relevant to spiritual exploration is Jesus’ sojourn in the desert. Indeed, a sojourn in the wilderness has become a metaphor for spiritual exploration. The journey into the wilderness is both an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life and a chance to commune with God. We should nd our own best way to commune with God, whether that involves going off alone to a quiet place or interacting with folks with whom we wouldn’t normally interact.

Rev. Herschel Moore, PastorA House of Hope and Prayer in the Heart of Houston

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Marjorie Georgi Aschenbeck, 88, died July 1. She was a certified master gardener and active in local civic organiza-tions and her ladies dominoes group. Aschenbeck is survived by her children, Jan Strickland, Bruce Aschenbeck, Nancy Roeser, Judy Robbins, Alan Aschenbeck, 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children.

Maurice Eskowitz, 87, born Dec. 4, 1925 in Galveston, died July 4, after a brief illness. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1943 at the age of 16. He went into the Army in 1944. During his tenure in World War II, he served in the Philippines and Korea and was discharged from the Army in 1946, having received six medals. Upon his return to Houston, he graduated in 1950 in the first pharmacy class at the University of Houston. In 1969, he and a partner bought Balfanz Pharmacy, which later became White Oak Pharmacy. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Inez; children Sheryl, Bruce and Barbara Eskowitz, sister Reba Magids, and two grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Congrega-tion Beth Yeshurun, Houston Hospice, or a charity of one’s choice.

Joyce Louise Gleason, died recently. Gleason’s 40-plus years of expertise in the financial and mortgage industry allowed her to begin her not-

for-profit organization for families in need of guidance and assistance. She is survived by her husband, Retired Air Force Colonel Raymond Koonce, children Paul, Kim, Katherine, Jeffrey, 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org/fight-als.

Joyce Ray (Lee) Hilliard, 86, born July 25, 1926 in Tenaha, Texas, died July 1 in Lake Jackson. She worked as a secretary and accountant and was a lifelong member of the American Business Women’s Association where she served in various capacities including national president, 1974-75. She is survived by her daughters, Olivia, Glenna, Melinda Jo, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund, ABWA, 11050 Roe Ave., Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211. Online dona-tions are accepted at www.sbmef.org.

Gene Autry Keith, born Aug. 2, 1942 in Lovelady, Texas, died July 4 in Houston. Keith worked for the U.S. Postal Service.

Kenneth Paul “Jack” Myers, born March 15, 1926 in New Gulf, Texas, died June 29 after a brief illness. Growing up in the Heights, after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in

the South Pacific in World War II. Myers worked for Houston Lighting and Power Company, and for Baker Hughes. He later had a 30 year career with the Houston Police Department. He was a longtime member of Spring Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Frankie Jean, brother John, daughters Susan and Jacqueline, sons Kenneth and Jack, eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchil-dren. Memorial contributions may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174.

Martha Donderlene Rowland, born March 30, 1929, died July 4. She is survived by daughter Pamela, son Roy, sisters Dora, Loretta and Patsy, and brother Douglas. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org.

Joe H. Wootton, 85, born May 17, 1928, died July 6. Wootton attended Reagan High School class of 1946 and is a graduate of University of Houston. He was the captain of the track team. He spent most of his career in the cement industry. He is survived by his wife Doris, sister Jane, daughters Joanna and Janie, son Thomas, stepdaughter Jane, stepson Michael, eight grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren.

Youth Group garage sale at Temple Oaks Baptist

The Youth Group will be holding a garage sale at Temple Oaks Baptist Church, 2101 W. 34th St., from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13.

Proceeds benefit youth group activities. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Call 832-755-6521 for information.

Blood Drive at St. Rose of LimaThe Men’s Club is hosting a Blood Drive

from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, in the fel-lowship center. Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary.

Call 713-692-9123 for information.

Vacation Bible School at Hope Episcopal

Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St., is offering Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:15 p.m. July 15-19. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

The theme is “Living in the Imagination of God.” All ages are welcome.

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Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., will hold Vacation Bi-ble School from 9 a.m.-noon July 15-19. This year’s theme is “God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars.” To register, visit the website at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org and follow the VBS link to registration.

Sunday morning worship and a special Chil-dren’s Church begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. A re-freshment table is set up by the Parlor to visit before Sunday School. A Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. prayer and praise service is available, along with Holy Communion.

For information, visit www.stmatthews-methodist.org or call 713-697-0671.

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St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St., is holding registration for children in kindergarten through fifth grade for Vaca-tion Bible School and the Bible Village July 22-26. Registration forms are available in the church office and online at www.stsumc.org. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for each sibling.

Senior High Youth from St. Stephen’s attend-ed a UM ARMY Camp in Santa Fe, Texas, June

30-July 6, where they assisted homeowners in need with home repairs. Junior High Youth will participate in Big House, a four-day work camp, July 18-21.

For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org.

MANNA’s congregational council meeting scheduled

MANNA will hold a congregational council meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 22 at St. James Luther-an Church, 1602 W. 43rd St. All area churches are welcome to attend. MANNA serves the fol-lowing ZIP codes: 77007, 77008, 77009, 77018, 77022, 77037, 77040, 77076, 77088, 77091 and 77092. MANNA’s mission is to serve the basic human needs of persons in the near northwest quadrant of Houston, who because of aging, education, illness, lack of income, or other cri-sis, cannot sustain themselves or their families.

Garage sale at St. Ambrose The Guadalupana Association at St. Am-

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The time to prepare for tropical weather and its frequently extreme consequences is now. Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) aims to educate people about the hazards of hurricanes, tropical storms, high winds, storm surge and flooding. HCOHSEM re-minds residents to:

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ing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by every-one. Any time you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. It is important for you and your family to have a plan that makes you as safe as possible. Preparedness includes having the supplies on hand to weather any storm. Finally, stay informed.

Before the StormGeneral preparedness throughout the season

Keep your vehicle gas tank above 1⁄2 full through the season.

Test run generators monthly with a load to insure proper working order.

Consider the purchase of flood insurance, even if outside of a floodplain.

Have cash on hand in small denominations for year-round preparedness.

Maintain portable battery powered AM ra-dio.

Contact 2-1-1 to register if you need trans-portation assistance to evacuate.

Home preparednessBoard up your windows or close storm

shutters.Trim the trees and shrubs around your

home.Cleared loose and clogged downspouts and

rain gutters.Perform a inventory of home contents

(electronics, jewelry, appliances, clothing, etc.) and store in safe place.

Take detailed photos(s)/videos(s) of home property and contents (internal and external) and store in safe place.

Secure or remove all items outside your home (grill, hanging plants, potted plants, etc.).

Tie down small or young trees to prevent uprooting.

Store all important documents (insurance papers, etc.) in a waterproof container and in a secure location.

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For many residents of Houston and Har-ris County, Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 – when two storm systems converged and stayed put for days, dumping up to two feet of rain in

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Dealing with tropical weather requires seri-ous planning, and with the helpful advice of Harris County’s crack emergency manage-ment office (led by County Judge Ed “Hunker Down” Emmett) and other agencies, we’re of-fering you the best information available.

Being so far inland, in event of a hurricane, Leader neighborhoods aren’t in designated

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Remember the Ike evacuations, where high-ways throughout this part of Texas were grid-locked as everyone tried to flee?)

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Take a copy of all important documents and store in a waterproof container and in a secure location. Top off your vehicle gas tank before hitting the road.

If you plan to stayListen to the radio (AM 740 KTRH) or TV for

information.If you have gas items you need to operate after

the storm (generator, chainsaw, etc); fi ll gas storage container(s).

Prepare your hurricane kit using the Emergency Essentials Kit checklist.

During the stormListen to the radio (AM 740 KTRH) or TV for

information.Turn the refrigerator and freezer to its coldest set-

ting and keep its doors closed.Avoid using the phone except for emergencies.Stay indoors during the storm and away from

windows and glass doors.Close all interior doors.Keep curtains and blinds closed.Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or

hallway on the lowest level of your home.

After the stormIf you are returning from an evacuation

Return only after the all clear is given for your area.

Do not venture on to roads until you have been advised they are passable and safe.

Carefully inspect your home and perform an ex-terior assessment for safety issues.

Be on the lookout for downed power lines and avoid if identifi ed.

If any safety issues are present, do not enter your home (gas smell, fl ood waters, fi re damage, etc.).

If any safety issues are present, have your home inspected by a qualifi ed building inspector or engi-neer.

Watch for and avoid loose animals and poisonous snakes.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning hazards; DO NOT run generators, grills, or other gas operated appliances indoors.

Damage assessmentHave a fi re extinguisher readily available in the

case of a fi re.Watch for safety hazards (loose boards, slippery

fl oors, broken glass, etc.)Carefully check for damage to the roof, founda-

tion, and chimney. If the building looks unstable do not enter.

Use a stick or other tool to sift through debris.Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that

can fall off shelves.If you smell natural gas, leave the structure and

contact your local gas utility company.Use a battery powered fl ashlight to inspect the

structure. Do not use oil or gas lanterns or candles inside the structure.

If structural damage is present, turn off utilities.Do not use electrical appliances that have been

wet/damaged until checked by a professional.Check with local authorities or have well water

tested before using any water (could be contami-nated).

Until cleared with authorities or tested, all water should be boiled for 1 minute at a rolling boil to dis-infect before drinking.

Avoid using any toilets until you have checked for sewage or water line damage. If you suspect damage call a plumber.

Service damaged sewage systems as soon as pos-sible as they present serious health hazards (septic tanks, pits, etc.)

Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detec-tors to ensure they are functioning properly.

If any damage is identifi ed to your home, contact your insurance company to start a claim.

Photograph and document any damage.Throw away any spoiled food items or those that

have come in contact with fl ood waters. When in doubt throw it out!

From the Harris County Offi ce of Emergency Management

Prepared • from Page 9B

There are fi ve categories of hurricanes based on wind speed and potential property damage. A Cat-egory 4 storm, with sustained winds up to 156 mph, is stronger than a Category 1 storm, with sustained winds up to 95 mph.

“Categories” also count when it comes to property insurance - and protecting your family. Do you know the differences between wind, fl ooding and typical homeowners insurance coverage? What you don’t know can cost you.

First: Standard home insurance policies do NOT cover damage caused by fl ooding - you must pur-chase a separate fl ood insurance policy for that cover-age. And did you know that it takes 30 days for a new fl ood insurance policy to go into effect? Flooding can occur wherever rain falls, no matter how close or far you live from a bayou or other waterway. Purchasing fl ood insurance is a safety precaution for ALL ho-

meowners. Contact your insurance agent for more information about purchasing fl ood insurance, or visit the National Flood Insurance Program at www.fl oodsmart.gov or call 1-888-379-9531.

Windstorm coverage is another special category. While most standard homeowner’s policies cover losses from windstorms, hail and other severe storms, it’s different if you live in high-risk areas, such as coastal or beach areas. In that case, you might have to purchase special windstorm coverage in order to pro-tect your home. For more information, contact your insurance agent or the Texas Department of Insur-ance at www.tdi.texas.gov.

With Hurricane Season on the way, ACT NOW to make sure your family and home are protected. Buy a fl ood insurance policy; make sure you have wind-storm coverage. Both are worth the cost - and fl ood insurance can be surprisingly affordable - compared to the cost of replacing your home and belongings.

Flooding and wind: are you covered?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides blue tarps for roofs dam-aged during hurricanes as part of a federal aid program. What’s more complicated is ironing out insurance issues to cover repairs. Having the correct coverage is critical. (Photo from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

from Harris County Flood Control

Keeping pets safe is all about making plans

The 2013 Hurricane Season is upon us, and area animal shelters are taking steps to arm pet owners across Houston with information they need to help prepare their pets for a busy hurricane season.

“Weather forecasters predict a very busy hurricane season this year. Thinking ahead of time about what your family, including your pets, will do if disaster strikes is critical,” said Chris Newport, spokesman for the city’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control. “Pets are an important part of the family and having a specifi c plan for them will reduce stress and help keep your pet safe during an emergency situation. Don’t wait until it’s too late to develop this plan. Start today.”

Visit www.HoustonBARC.com to view a printable pamphlet that provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan ahead for an emer-gency and items to include in a pet emergency supply kit. The pam-

phlet also provides Houstonians with ways to stay informed during a disaster and tips on how to get pets reacquainted with their sur-roundings afterwards.

Building a Pet Emergency Kit:Before a disaster occurs, build

a pet emergency supply kit that includes items your pets use on a regular basis, including food, wa-ter, medications and familiar toys. Also be sure to include a photo of you and your pet. All medical re-cords, including a rabies certifi cate, pet license information and other important documents should be in a waterproof container or bag within the kit. Please ensure your pets are up-to-date on their vac-cinations.

In event of a storm, the Houston SPCA provides updated informa-tion on animal rescue efforts at http://www.houstonspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Hurricane_Ike_Updates.

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