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THE ULTIMATE STABLE: MEMORIAL’S ÉCURIE25 Get to know Memorial’s – and the world’s – largest supercar club, écurie25 USA, and its President, Marc Smith. With a worldwide network of staff, cars and events, écurie25 gives members the opportunity to travel and drive some of the rarest cars in the world.

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12 SPRING BRANCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION Awards Scholarships to a Record 71 Graduates

14 ANOTHER WORLD, ANOTHER TIMEA Tribute to Houston AudubonSociety Patron Edith Lutz Moore

28 MEMORIAL’S NATALIE DEAYALA Launches Dress Collection

32 PRIVATE SCHOOLS & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Find the best and brightest program to meet your child’s needs.

42 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHSSteps to enjoy summer memories for years to come

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24 ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOLWins Top Honor

MARIE BOSARGEHonored for Dedication to Music Education

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10 absolutely! FABULOUS FINDS

22 JAN’S GLENN’S PAWSITIVELY PURRFECTThe Dog Park

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18 OUT & ABOUT IN THE HEART OF MEMORIAL

31 COMMUNITY EVENTS

36 MEMORIAL MENTIONS

48 A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY

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Happy Birthday America! As most of you are well on your way out of town to Colorado, the beaches of sunny Florida or even the Grand Canyon, we hope you take the time to read this fun issue about the new écurie25 Supercar Club located right here in the heart of Memorial with International ties. When I told my husband we were doing this sto-ry, his first question was, “Do I get to test drive a supercar?” It really was a fun story to cover!

Be sure and also check out Stephenie Cox’s article on how to create a cool S’mores bar this Fourth of July for friends and family, and if you are sticking around this month, you may want to read up on Jennifer’s staycation at the Woodlands Resort. A group of us recently traveled the mere forty-five minutes to the Woodlands for the weekend but felt we were a world away as the kids played in the pool and the moms and dads caught up, cracked up and reminisced the nights away.

I’d also like to send absolutely! Memorial Magazine’s heartfelt condolences to the Maynard family. Long-time Memorial resident Judy Maynard recently passed away. She graduated from West-chester High School in Houston and lived many years in Hunters Creek. She was known as everyone’s friend and was active in many charitable and civic organizations starting with the Junior League of Houston. The Memorial area lost a giving, sweet friend.

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Hi Lara,Thank you so much for the beautiful write-up and photo in June’s edition for the Moores School of

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Correction: In the June issue, contributor David Mobley M.D., F.A.C.S. was listed with an incorrect affiliation. Dr. Mobley is affiliated with Methodist Urology Associates.

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For most of us – unless you just cashed in your winning $500 million lottery ticket – the world’s most desir-able supercars are likely out of your budget. But with dreams being granted every day, écurie25 gives you unprec-edented access to a garage that would make even Jay Leno or Mario Andretti jealous. Heck, Mario Andretti and Jay Leno would be jealous because there is a garage not only just in Houston, but also in three cities in the UK, three cit-ies in Australia, Dubai, New York, Las Vegas, Austin, and I am told more to come soon. Any of these destination cit-ies can have your Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley or Maserati ready and warmed up for your arrival.

Let’s not drag this out. Everyone is likely looking to the end of the article to

find out how much this “magical door” to luxury costs. Get ready: Member-ships start at $1,000 per month. Wow! Sign me up now!

As part of my story, Marc Smith at écurie25 gave me a first hand oppor-tunity to see what it was like to be a member of the club. It began as the con-cierge scheduled me to arrive around noon on Friday, and I was high on ex-citement all week. I was going to get a crack at being a member of this epic club in Houston. I arrived and handed my keys to the valet who greeted me by name and told me that they would be giving me an orientation and to enjoy my weekend. Of course, I would be hav-ing a fantastic weekend because I was trading keys for a Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder. For those who do not know the Italian lingo, Spyder is a fancy word for convertible. I walked into the fantastic showroom in CITYCENTRE and was instantly reminded that I was totally out of my tax bracket. To my left was a Lamborghini freshly detailed off an exclusive track day and to my right, a

once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a Lexus LFA. This is not your normal Lexus snooze mobile but a razor sharp hyper-car. My jaw literally had to be peeled off of the floor before I could speak to the receptionist.

The receptionist introduced herself and said, “Welcome to the world’s larg-est supercar club.” She asked if there was anything I needed before I began the club’s High Performance Driving Course. Short of a reality check, I was not going to ask for anything else, and soon, I was ushered off to the front pa-tio where there was a selection of three cars. The staff member asked if I was familiar with a manual transmission, and I replied that I had not driven one in ages. He calmly said, “No problem, we can refresh you, but for now, let us start with the McLaren.” Honestly, “Let us start with the McLaren” are words that start some of my dreams but seem to be a reality for those who are members of this club. We dropped ourselves in, and I sat shotgun for a demonstration of what these cars are

The Ultimate Stable: Memorial’sécurie25

Our cover is adorned with two types of horsepower, and

if you are a fan of the four-wheel variety, then I have your attention. Écurie is a French word meaning “stable,” and if your dream stable smells of rich octane and is full of the most exotic cars in the world, this exclusive club is for you.

COVER STORY

By Graham Dalton

Jennifer and Marc Smith with a Spyker C8 Laviolette.


capable of doing. Without incriminat-ing my instructor or the club, we went “at a brisk pace,” and I was astonished by what this machine was doing. Short of strapping thermonuclear weapons behind us, I was not sure we could be going any quicker. Never in my life had I imagined I would be tucking behind the wheel of one of these supercars. Next, we swapped chairs, and without hesitation, we were out on the roads. Then like a good shampooing, we rinsed and repeated the process with the Fer-rari 458 Italia and manual transmis-sion Audi R8. My instruction covered the easy things like pulling in and out of tight spots all the way up to redline shifting, which forcefully moved my eyes to the sides of my head from the acceleration. Good news came next, as we covered emergency braking, and my eyes returned to their proper place. As Dorothy said, “We are not in Kansas anymore” but, my weekend was wait-ing. Now, I was ready.

I sat down in the Ferrari without my écurie25 mentor for the first time, and my heart rate jumped up about 30%, not from being nervous because all nerves were left far, far behind after the driv-ing instruction, but from excitement. I pulled the paddle to shift the car into drive, and I was off. I jumped immedi-ately onto the feeder and nailed it. First, second and third gear, and then, it hap-pened. Blue and red flashing lights are something you never want to see in your rear view mirror. I hadn’t gone even a mile before getting a visit from Hous-ton’s finest. I blipped the throttle, down-shifted and pulled over. I was overcome with shame and embarrassment. Here I am, driving someone else’s Ferrari loaned to me as a favor, and now, I am getting a ticket. The burly police officer stepped out of his car and proceeded on his walk to my door, which felt like an eternity. Then, came the magic words: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Before I could conger up some excuse on why the throttle was so intoxicating he replied, “Because this car is so darn sexy.” I instantly felt what it was like to have a get-out-of-jail free card. So after my initial weekend of blasting around Houston and taking my fiancé out to a nice dinner date downtown, I sat down

with the President of écurie25 USA, Marc Smith, and discussed his past, membership in the club and what else besides cars are available.

Marc is what I like to call a serial entrepreneur starting businesses in both technology and telecommunica-tions but never forgetting his passion for supercars and the lifestyle afforded to the owners of those rolling works of art. Smith started Houston Motor Club four years ago when a tight-knit group of friends in the Memorial area wanted to share a small collection of supercars. Almost without missing a beat, Hous-ton Motor Club was formed, and it was off to the races. Yes, pun intended. With members joining left and right, attention was gained from écurie25 worldwide, and an offer was made to partner together and assist with open-ing and overseeing all the clubs in the United States. Marc jumped at the op-portunity to take his entrepreneur tal-ents across the country and start leav-ing his fingerprints on other cities. And for members, it meant propelling them to worldwide reciprocal usage in 11 cit-ies and counting. With memberships starting at such reasonable rates, écu-rie25 is putting access to supercars in the reach of many and giving them the chance to say they have a daily driver as well as 80+ supercars.

Not enough you say? Smith then pulled out the piece de resistance and told me about the écuire25 Ultimate Tours, which is exactly what they sound like: weekends in Monaco during the

Formula 1 race, drives down the Pacific Coast Highway, tours to find the best driving roads in the world, 200-mph challenges and other ridiculously high end luxury events. Without a doubt, they should include in their marketing material that you get a lasting mem-bership in the “oozing cool club.”

Last month, écurie25 backed their yacht filled with celebrities and 70 members to the harbor in Monaco to watch the Formula 1 race. In gearhead speak, this is the mecca of everything speed and is the crown jewel of Formu-la 1. The club has tours set up all over the world to see and be seen at some of the most exclusive automotive locales and events; it is a thing of dreams. Marc also invited me to pony up less than a month of salary to join ércuri25 at Spaceport USA, where Sir Richard Branson launches people into space, and reach my own out-of-this-world barrier of 200 mph in a Lamborghini Aventador. Access to these events is af-forded to members worldwide, so along with your supercar, you can enjoy un-believable events that should be on ev-ery car aficionado’s bucket list.

We started going over a selection of some of the future cities planned for this network of dreams and all of the fantasy hotspots were covered. In the not so distant future, members of écu-rie25 are going to be able to take their talents to south beach, let everything that happens in Vegas stay there, take in Hollywood and LA like the stars, en-joy an African vacation to Cape Town and scorch the streets of Dubai like an oil tycoon. écurie25 has a worldwide network of staff, cars and events that could grant almost any automotive wish. And, the best part is, not only do you get to cover Houston in your quest to drive some of the rarest and most amazing cars in the world, you get to travel and have dreams waiting for you around the country and abroad.

When I returned Monday, I thought it would be depressing getting back into my daily driver. But just to be ri-diculous and put the cherry on top of my weekend, my personal car was de-tailed to a showroom shine – all part of the standard service. Who would not want to be a member? Marc, Jennifer, Chris, Courtney and

Mackenzie Smith.


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A record 71 seniors received scholar-ships at the Spring Branch Educa-

tion Foundation (SBEF) 2013 awards event on May 9th.

“This is not just another opportunity to award higher education scholarships,” Warren Matthews, chair, 2012-2013 SBEF Scholarship Committee, said at the event. “It is our night to publicly pay tribute to our seniors for their achieve-ments, to celebrate the educators who have prepared our honorees for the next stage of their lives and to thank our com-munity leaders and volunteers for their support and involvement in educating our youth. Spring Branch ISD has a goal to double the number of graduates who earn four-year or two-year degrees or technical certificates. SBEF’s schol-arship program supports that goal, one student at a time.”

Throughout the school year, Spring Branch ISD staff members contribute to the SBEF Employee Campaign, fund-ing scholarships for SBISD graduates who are children of district employees. When employees were asked in August 2012 to contribute to SBEF’s 2013 Em-ployee Campaign scholarship fund, they eagerly responded.

“The response was so great that we awarded a $1,250 scholarship to every applicant – a record 41 graduates. We are thrilled!” said Cece Thompson, SBEF executive director. Employee Campaign scholarships amounted to $51,250.

Community members who wish to support scholarship programs are in-vited to make tax-deductible donations to the Foundation and earmark it for the scholarship program. Call 713-251-2381 or visit [email protected] for more information.

Spring BranchEducationFoundationAwardsScholarshipsto Record71 Graduates

Employee Campaign Scholarships – $1,250Travis Berk, Memorial High SchoolMitchel Barry, Westchester Academy for International StudiesParker Blome, Spring Woods High SchoolMartha Caballero, Spring Woods High SchoolJasmine Cano, Stratford High SchoolTaylor Cash, Stratford High SchoolPatrick Christie, Memorial High SchoolJacob Cribbs, Stratford High SchoolEmily Davis, Stratford High SchoolElisha Diaz, Westchester Academy for International StudiesKathryn Dickinson, Stratford High SchoolAdrian Garcia, Northbrook High SchoolDevan Green, Memorial High SchoolMara Heitkamp, Memorial High SchoolPatrick Janacek, Stratford High SchoolDavid Kassir, Westchester Academy for International StudiesAileen Lail, Spring Woods High SchoolRyan Lay, Memorial High SchoolStacy Lopez, Northbrook High SchoolJared Lowrie, Stratford High SchoolMackenzie Mayo, Stratford High SchoolDua Mazhar, Stratford High SchoolBrittany McCune, Westchester Academy for International StudiesRobert (Ty) McGowen, Memorial High SchoolMarvin Mendoza, Westchester Academy for International StudiesLeslie Olivares, Memorial High SchoolAnna Pendergrass, Memorial High SchoolVeronica Santos, Spring Woods High SchoolIan Sharp, Stratford High SchoolDaniel Shelton, Spring Woods High SchoolKathleen Slattery, Memorial High SchoolBonnie Slattery, Stratford High SchoolSoumya Srivastava, Westchester Academy for International StudiesDavid Stewart II, Memorial High SchoolEvan Stone, Stratford High SchoolJeremy Suarez, Spring Woods High SchoolDaniel Tabor, Memorial High SchoolKimberly Taylor, Stratford High SchoolKaitlin Trahan, Memorial High SchoolJessica Watts, Memorial High SchoolBradley Whitten, Spring Woods High School

Other scholarships were presented to SBISD graduates by individuals or organizations, funded through SBEF and included:

Benjamin Cuellar Scholarship – $1,000Graham Baker, Stratford High School

Roy Brown Scholarship – $1,000Taishiro Okazaki, Memorial High School

Shantamboo Charity Scholarship – $1,000Fernando Trujano, Stratford High School

Don Coleman Scholarships – $1,000Parker Lund, Stratford High SchoolImani Webster, Spring Woods High School

Rachel Pendray Scholarships – $1,000Cecilia Lopez, Spring Woods High SchoolChinh Pham, Spring Woods High SchoolBrittany Toy, Spring Woods High School

Monica Neubauer Scholarships – $1,000Timothy Davis, Memorial High SchoolKaitlin Wesneski, Memorial High School

Houston Westchase Rotary ClubScholarships – $1,000Sandy Aguilar, Spring Woods High SchoolRena Dang, Spring Woods High SchoolDestiny Lewis, Westchester Academy for International Studies

Nabors Industries Scholarships – $500Wendy Castillo, Spring Woods High SchoolTaylor Lancaster, Spring Woods High SchoolKathryn Romero, Spring Woods High SchoolBrittany Trevino, Spring Woods High SchoolItzel Vasquez, Spring Woods High School

Prosperity Bank Scholarship – $1,000John (Kelly) Griffin, Stratford High School

Diane Jackson Scholarships – $1,000Joo Baek, Memorial High SchoolJun Baik, Memorial High SchoolRyan Baumgartner, Memorial High School

SBEF Scholarships – $1,000Kaijia Tian, Memorial High SchoolJack Rodgers, Spring Woods High School

Spring Branch Lions ClubScholarships – $1,000Marlene Alfaro, Spring Woods High SchoolAlan Caballero, Westchester Academy for International StudiesCinthia Garcia, Northbrook High SchoolJennifer Hoang, Westchester Academyfor International StudiesJoshua Lee, Stratford High SchoolAditya Srinivasan, Memorial High School

Imani Webster and Parker Lund were the 2013 Don Coleman Scholarship recipients. Don and Brandon Coleman presented the award.



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Although the Great Depression after the financial crash of 1929 was deepening, life was very lively at the Moore’s coun-try place. The workmen, some with their families, lived in tents on the Moore’s property and worked in the Moore’s saw mill and dairy business. Millions of people were out of work and having a job that provided shelter and food was very sought after. Chickens provided an abundance of eggs, and no doubt there was a large veg-etable garden.

Edith wrote in her journal that one snowy Christmas was particularly festive with lanterns in the tents and fires built outside by workers gathered around to socialize and sing songs. A pair of boots was obtained as a gift for a boy who had no shoes. He was so proud of the boots, he went barefoot from tent to tent car-rying his boots to show them off. He prized those boots so highly he did not dare put them on for fear of damaging them in the wet snow.

Edith never had children, but she had much love and concern for them. She asked one itiner-ant worker if his young son, John Fuller, could come in from his cold tent and live in the upstairs room of the Moore’s log cabin, and go to school. The father gladly agreed. During the Depression, workers

had no permanent home, and they drift-ed from place to place. When the father moved on to find work elsewhere, his son John stayed on at the Moore’s cabin and finished high school. He then went on to a Naval career and retired to Louisiana.

When Edith was in her very late 80s, she knew she had to make provisions for her home and her dogs after she was gone. She offered her property to John. He thanked her but declined saying she had already done so much for him. As a result of his humble refusal of her gener-ous gift, Houston Audubon would later receive the property.

Edith found joy in her rural life away from her previous stressful duties as a pa-thologist and bacteriologist in Houston. A woman of many talents, she was an artist, writer, singer, song writer and pianist in addition to being a successful medical il-lustrator and scientist. She loved the yel-low jasmine growing around her home in her forest, and she loved the birds. Edith was a dedicated environmentalist before the word was widely known. She was a founding member of Houston Audubon, and when she was 89, she willed her home to Houston Audubon Society for all to enjoy. Her home is now the head-quarters of Houston Audubon Society and kept secure for all to enjoy.

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Edith graduated from the Univer-sity of Minnesota and came to Texas during World War I to do

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Tired also of the crowding of Houston, Edith longed for rural living. Her hus-band was raised on a Texas farm, and he, too, longed to live outside the city. To-gether they bought several hundred heav-ily wooded acres and built their dream log house 17 miles outside Houston. They moved there in 1931 and built a saw mill, sold lumber and had a 24 stall milk barn. Her husband raised frogs for the finer res-taurants in Houston.

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Edith Lutz, 1918. Photo restored by Houston

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Through the use of montages and flashbacks, we see that Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) is living on a farm with his adoptive parents, Martha and Clark Kent (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner). Young Clark often struggles with con-trolling his abilities and fitting in with his classmates. With some new perspec-tives, Clark has his questions answered by his Kryptonian father and begins to really understand why he is on earth and what his destiny might be. While investigating a story, Lois Lane (Amy Adams) inadvertently activates a dis-tress beacon that signals Zod. Once ar-riving on earth, Zod and his team begin wreaking havoc as they seek to achieve their prize.

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E veryone has a choice, but when you are 6’5” and are about to be a senior at Stratford High School, there’s a good chance you’re going to be playing

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By Dr. Akash Bhagat

T his Fourth of July adults and children of all ages stop off at the local fireworks stands to buy fireworks to celebrate

America’s birth. While most parents think this is innocent fun, ER’s see several injuries from children as young as two with sparkler burns to teenagers with lacerations due to fireworks ex-ploding when unanticipated every year.

Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this July 4th:

• Obey local laws. Fireworks are not legal in Memorial so travel outside of county limits.

• Have an adult as the organizer to shoot yourfamily show.

• Read the warning labels and performance descriptions before igniting.

• Always closely supervise teens if they are usingfireworks.

• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.

• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.

• Always have water ready if you are shootingfireworks.

• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.

• Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 min-utes, and then, soak it in a bucket of water.

• Soak spent fireworks with water before placingthem in an outdoor garbage can.

• Never attempt to alter or modify consumer fire-works, and use them only in the manner in which they were intended.

As you celebrate America’s birthday, if an accident does happen, do not hesitate to go to ER especially if hot ash gets in your eye or the burn is more than 1st degree. Have a Happy Fourth of July!

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Dozens of requests and an overwhelming response of positive feed-back inspired Natalie to bring her own dress line to fruition. Her brides-maid idea soon turned into something much more after designing a dress for a friend. From bridesmaid dresses to silky cocktail numbers in vibrant colors, the Natalie Deayala Collec-tion is designed with the “it girl” in mind.

A native of Houston, Natalie graduated from Stratford High School. Prior to high school, she attended Memorial Middle School, Rummel Creek Elementary and Holy Spirit Episcopal School. Upon graduation from Stratford, she attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a degree in Fashion. Her experience includes working for top designers such as Calvin Klein and work-ing as a personal stylist in New York City.

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How to Foster Healthy Communication with Your ChildBy Nancy L. Rommelmann PLLC

A ctive listening employs a verbal response containing no actual message from the parent but rather a mirroring back of the

child’s previous communication.

Parents take the time to: Look at a child at their eye level. Don’t bend over to talk to a child. Do bend from your knees and stoop down, so your face and body are at the same level as the child.

Why?• This lets a child know that what they are saying is

important to you.

• It helps you concentrate on what a child is saying.

• It allows you to view a child’s facial expression. Achild’s nonverbal cues uncover critical information about their emotional and social needs, which can be an important part of what your child is trying to tell you, particularly with younger children.

Validate your child’s feelings – If a child says “Tim-my made me mad because he pushed me,” then:

Do ask your child:• Why they feel that way and let them tell about the

event. Let your child express themselves, includ-ing feelings of anger or hurt feelings.

• How they feel about a situation without impos-ing your opinion. You might be surprised by the response. If a child says, “Timmy pushed me,” a parent might think “Timmy hurt my child” or even suggest to your child, “that must have really hurt your feelings!” ... but resist the impulse!

• It might end up that a child responds positively:“It made me feel good because my friends took up for me,” or “It made me feel good because Timmy jokes around with kids he likes.”

• Don’t make a global statement like “You shouldnever get mad at anyone” or “Timmy is a nice boy, how could he make you mad?” Or the worst, “you must have done something to make him mad!” This invalidates your child.

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By Steve Kursar

T he 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee blasts into the new model year with a host of improvements

that take this SUV to a new level of performance and luxury. It may look a lot like last year’s model, but one peek at the inside, and you’ll realize this is a whole new beast ready to tame the outdoors. And, just wait un-til you step on the accelerator.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEEever was – maybe even more. But now, fuel economy is best in class, and the in-terior fit and finish is superb.

New in every 2014 Grand Cherokee is an eight-speed transmission that really helps to improve fuel economy across the line up. The base Laredo gets a 290 hp, 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers fuel economy numbers of 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Move up to the Overland and Summit models, and you can choose between a thirsty gasoline-powered 560 hp, 5.7-liter V8, which will get you 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway or a diesel-powered 240 hp, 3.0-liter turbo V6 that will get you an astounding 21 mpg city/30 mpg high-way. As you watch more Americans cozy up to the notion of driving diesel cars, you’ll see more diesel options ap-pear in car showrooms. And, if you really feel that need for speed, then move up to the Grand Cherokee SRT with its 470 hp, 6.4 liter V8. It goes fast, handles great, and you don’t need to know about fuel economy because it won’t matter.

The interior of the new Grand Chero-kee has one of the nicest interiors in its

segment. The fit and finish is very tight, and the materials are excellent. The cen-ter dash array now features a seven-inch screen that you can customize to display whatever relevant information you wish. The higher trims also feature an 8.4 inch center-mounted touchscreen that inte-grates with your smartphone.

The base 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts off with an MSRP of $28,795 but move up to the Summit trim and you’re looking at $47,995. It’s quite a steep jump in price, but now you’ve got an SUV that can compete with many luxury models that cost loads more.

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July 1st - July 7th Star Spangled Superheroes Epic AdventureCelebrate America and train to be a superhero at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Get your gear on with plastic fusion and star spangled emblems, pressurized paper rockets, Captain America shields and patriotic bracelets. Train up with a wheel of fitness, and then put your powers to the test with super adventure books and film canister fireworks. Also, join the High Steppers Brass Band as they lead to the jaw-dropping elephant toothpaste patriotic burst on Kidpendence Day, July 4th.Call 713-522-1138 or visit www.cmhouston.org.

July 4th Fourth of July at CITYCENTRE

Check out the Grooves Band for great music and fun at 6:30 pm, and enjoy some of the many dining options in the area. At 9:30 pm, enjoy the fireworks spectacular. Come early and get a great seat for all the fun and celebrate America!Visit www.citycentrehouston.com.

July 14thA Marionette Performance of RumpelstiltskinTurning straw into gold has never been more fun at Rienzi! Watch the Grimm Brother’s classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin come to life through handmade puppets and the beautifully rendered sets of the Texas Marionette Playhouse. A children’s reception will follow after the performance. Activities are from 2 to 4 pm. Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts, is located at 1406 Kirby Drive in Houston. Admission is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling 713-639-7800.

July 16th - 21stTheatre Under the Stars: A Chorus LineTheatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will present A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, the singular sensation returns to the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage for TUTS’ annual free summer musical. Tickets in covered reserved seating are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm on the day of the performance. Limit four tickets per person.Call 281-373-3386 or visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

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A ccording to the United States Department of Education, millions of children are left home unsupervised every day

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The growing number of latch-key children, those who arrive home to an empty house after school, has led to an increased popularity of after school programs. Designed to give kids

something to do after school, after school programs can vary greatly and parents should carefully consider a program before choosing one for their children. When choosing an after school program, parents can make note of several factors.

Condition of the Facility: A rundown facility that does not appear clean is not the ideal place for a child to spend time after school. A good facility will have adequate ventilation and light. What's more, children should be visible to the staff at all times.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an After School Program

Staff Interaction: How the staff inter-acts with children is of the utmost impor-tance. A welcoming atmosphere should be among the program's goals, and the staff should embody that goal. Staff should be encouraging toward the chil-dren and know each child's name. Many after-school programs also have a phi-losophy with respect to behavior toward children within the program. It's also im-portant for parents to inquire about the staff's credentials.

Environment: The environment both inside and outside the facility should be closely examined. Since much of the school year takes place during the colder winter months, the inside environ-ment should have enough space for kids to relax comfortably as well as sufficient space where children can quietly do their homework. Look for a facility that has ample and safe play equipment. Facili-ties with a wide expanse of property can ensure kids won't be confined to a single blacktop but given some room to roam and enjoy warm afternoons.

Activity Schedule: A good after-school program should have a host of activities available for the kids. Children often tire of doing the same thing every day, and not all activities are ideal for ev-ery child. A facility with an array of activi-ties will ensure every child has something to look forward to. In addition, activities should be suited to the child's age.

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A lex came to Huntington at the end of the second grade because he was having trouble reading. He would complete the work in class but with much

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From the beginning, Alex loved coming to the center. At Huntington, he didn’t experience the frustration that he did in school and felt that he was learning from his mistakes. He quickly made progress, and his parents noticed a big change in Alex’s confidence and motivation. Alex began to pick up books at home and ask if he could read to his mom or dad. He was very excited to be able to read.

Near the end of his program, Alex’s report card was his best ever. Alex now loves to read and has become curious about everything. He’s read all six books in the Wimpy Kid series. His parents couldn’t be more thrilled.

Huntington Learning Center has been helping kids do better in school for over 35 years. Huntington’s Summer Learning Adventures are a great way to keep summer-time a productive time for learning. We are located in the Hedwig Village Shopping Center on I-10 just east of Bunker Hill. Call 713-933-2655 for more information.

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Blackmon now offers instructional programs for all positions while work-ing with some of the best quarterbacks in the country. His staff includes several current and former NFL players. Keith Blackmon's Passing School offers Summer Camps, private and group les-sons, quarterback classes and Memo-rial’s only 7 on 7 League.

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"Clay has worked with Keith for a few years now, and the progress has been fun to watch. Keith’s focus on footwork and mechanics while person-alizing his instruction has helped Clay with his passion to succeed at the quar-terback position. Not only has he tar-geted the physical aspects of the posi-tion but worked with my son to develop his knowledge and study of the game. Keith’s desire for Clay to succeed and learn the quarterback position is evi-dent in his commitment and joy for the game of football." - Kevin Roberts, par-ents of a Freshman.

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TITLE Boxing Club is a fitness club providing fun for the entire family.

The club offers boxing and kick boxing classes for women, men and children of all ages.

Founded in the Kansas City area by retired professional boxer and pro-moter Danny Campbell and business-man Tom Lyons, TITLE Boxing Club is rapidly growing across the country, re-cently opening their 100th club. Home to the Power Hour, TITLE Boxing Club trainers, real boxers and kick box-ers, enthusiastically coach clients in a 15 minute warm-up, 8 three-minute rounds of heavy bag/cardio work, and end with 15 minutes of core strength training.

TITLE Boxing Club is a great envi-ronment for entire families to partici-pate. Mom, dad and the kids, 8 years and up, can do the Power Hour togeth-er. Family memberships are available which allow up to five family members on one membership. Children 8+ can join their parents in the Power Hour classes which build self esteem, en-courage empowerment, sculpt your body, teach the four boxing punches, and burns up to 1,000 calories while having fun! Parents get in a workout and spend time with their children in an atmosphere of fun fitness. Personal training, involving one-on-one ses-sions with a trainer in the boxing ring, is also available. These help accelerate fitness goals or help accomplish what-ever personal goals you or your chil-dren may have: learning how to box, improving your technique, building self confidence and complimenting your running workouts.

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Erin Brennner, Kristina VanArsdel, Jennifer Brown, Sheila Smith and Amanda Davison attended the Easter Seals Hats Off to Moms Luncheon.

St. Francis Elementary Day School student Gracie Mitschke cut her hair to support the Pink Heart Fund, which donates wigs to kids fighting cancer!

Caden Clinton, age eight, is a level five gymnast at Cypress Academy under head coach Tom Meadows, who is also the USA Assistant Olympic Men’s Team Coach. Caden competed in the Texas South State Boys Gymnastics Competition in Alvin, Texas and received first place all around.

Claire Hannigan, Grace Cooksey, Kendall Teitz, Madison Killion, Lindsey Ramos, Morgan Gaille and Rachel Ridley headed to the Memorial Middle School eighth grade dance themed Island Getaway.

Mandy and Emma Kelvin attended a meet and greet at the Galleria Hilton Garden Inn on Mother’s Day. They spent an hour chatting with Dance Moms’ Christi and Chloe Lukasiak.


SBMSA PeeWee NL Bronze Champions are Jacob McKenzie, Kyle Siblik, Tyler Gardner, Jack Josephson, Mitchell DeAyala, Carson Calhoun, Jake Siblik, Cooper Davis, Hamza Zulquernain, Nathan Hayhurst, Zach Witte, Aidan Bierman, Coach Calhoun, Coach Gardner, Coach Witte and Coach Siblik.

Girl Scout Cadette Troop #18060 participated in the Tall Pines Hill Service Unit Court of Awards earning their Silver award. Eighth grade girls Carlie Dietert, Carli Siller, Amanda Lanclos, Maggie Coulter, Mindy Mattina and Sydney Wallace attend Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial Middle School.

SBMSA’s 9 -10 Mustangs won the post-season American League baseball tournament, adding to their first place regular season finish. This winning team, coached by Memorial Drive Elementary dad Lin Espey, Tom Muchard and head coach Jon Lanclos, defeated the White Sox 9-3. This was an extra special victory for head coach Jon Lanclos, who ended his 12-year SBMSA coaching career this season. When thanking the families for letting him coach their boys, he shared that he had won this exact same SBMSA championship 35 years ago. Pictured are Coach Lin Espey, Head Coach Jon Lanclos, Coach Tom Muchard, Bo Espey, Jim Rouse, Michael Dillon, Henry Davis, Wyatt Muchard, Gus Beckcom, Jack Delorenzo, Michael Branca, Braden Lanclos, Grayson Kim and Marshall Bregenzer.

The Skeeters won the SBMSA Pee Wee Baseball Gold Tournament. Pictured are Tyler East, Coach John Schachel, Coach Walt Denny, J. J. Pedrosa, Drew Schachel, Matthew McCall, Jack Denny, Brazos Donovan, Jonathan Swagerty, Josh Estrada, Corbin Rosenstein, Head Coach Gregg Donovan and Jacob Pudwill.

In a thrilling, extra innings championship game, the Peaches defeated the Comets 22-21 to win the Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association’s (SBMSA) 6U Softball Playoffs. Peaches are David Gregory, Nick Hiemstra, Jonathan Johnson, Pat Ramm, Daphne Sadler, Lillian Johnson, Avery Kolb, Emily Clanton, Carrie Durso, Grace Reynolds, Fiona Shine, Nicole Hiemstra, Heather Ramm and Lillian Gregory. Comets pictured are Beau Ryan, Rick Byrd, Travis McAfee, David Joyner, Patrick Howard, Hannah Haygood, Gracie Howard, Lucy Roche, Ella Joyner, Kendall Parker, Vicky Media Migueliz, Savera Karia, Ciara Sorto, Hannah Ryan, Emily Aguilar, Elizabeth Byrd and Brooke McAfee.


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Longtime birthday club friends gathered to celebrate Nidhika Mehta’s 40th birthday. Pictured are Carmen Gomez, Mehrnaz Gill, Nidhika Mehta, Holly Coburn, Jessica Shively, Sally Qasem, Suzanne Stiles and Lisa Tidwell.

Nottingham Elementary School’s Rockin’ Rodeo Auction Committee raised an amazing $40,000 for the school this year at their event held at the Elaine Turner CITYCENTRE Store. Pictured are Casey Reed, Marie Thurow, Brooke Vescovo, Annette Zuanich, Maria Schick, Melissa Newsom, Kate Potter, Dawn Dudley and Jeanine Piskurich.

Lunch Bunch friends celebrated Hallie Keller’s 40th birthday at Pico’s. Pictured are Eva Gomez, Sarah Ridley, Claudia Jarrard, Sheri Keeling, Hallie Keller and Pamela St. Martin.

Dane Beito of Gulf Coast Honey Bee Farms presented to fifth graders at Meadow Wood Elementary including Mariam Sanders, Sireen Kossaibani, Jaevon Brandon, Clare Gibennus, Devon Mandy, Cristian Pena, Mohammad Ali, Madison Burke, Sarah Ritchie, Emily Byram, Nikolos Davis and teacher Erika Wheeler about the importance of protecting our bees and our environment during “Hands On Science.”

Minda Caesar and Carol Tesarek wore their hats for the Bunker Hill Elementary Mother Daughter Tea at Lakeside Country Club.


Q: WHAT CAN A CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST DO FOR MYCHILD?

Child Life Specialists are known for their dedication to making a child’s trip to the hospital a friendlier one. Each spe-cialist promotes coping in these stressful environments through play, preparation, education and self-exploration. Whether this means going step-by-step through a procedure with pretend equipment on a teddy bear or learning a new deep breath-ing exercise, it is clear that each child feels much more at ease with their treatments, procedures and surgeries.

Keeping children informed about what is happening has a huge impact on their outcome. Even the ability to make small decisions themselves, such as choosing their flavor of anesthesia or which toy they want to conduct medical-play with, can make all the difference by giving chil-dren a sense of control.

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First and foremost, our knowledge of child development and understanding of the effects of hospitalization on children are the best tools we have as Child Life Specialists to help children through their treatments. Many times it is more fear of the unknown – not knowing or under-standing what health complications they face, not knowing what types of treat-ments they will have to undergo, not knowing where mom and dad are through the whole process – that leads to a child’s unease. If we can help children have a bet-ter understanding of all of these things by explaining it in ways and words they grasp and allowing them the opportunity to ask

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West Campus houses 19 subspecialty outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital services and the only 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency center in the West Houston area.

questions, we find that children are more comfortable, more compliant and more confident with their health care.

A Child Life Specialist can assist your child during procedures by teach-ing breathing techniques and allowing children to make small decisions in the treatments they undergo. All specialists are trained in a number of distraction tech-niques to help children get through the treatments. Based on our developmental assessment, your child’s anxiety level, in-terest and previous experience, we may use iPad play, I SPY books, toys with lights or sound, bubbles, music, comfort touch or guided imagery.

For more information about Child Life services at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, call 832-227-1180 or visit westcampus.texaschildrens.org.

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T he Houston West Chamber of Commerce Women Driving Busi-ness Series is in preparation

for its three annual events. Created in 2005, this popular series includes hundreds of women who are business owners, C-level executives and corpo-rate decision makers who stand tall in their high heels as they conduct busi-ness, make valuable business connec-tions and raise money for good causes. During this three month period, the Women Driving Business Series will feature events where women will be able to network and promote business initiatives while supporting the Hous-ton West Chamber of Commerce and several select charities. The Commit-tee has already made a donation to the City of West, Texas that suffered from the plant explosion.

West Houston Business Women Put Their Best Heel ForwardHouston West Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Women Driving Business Series

The festivities will begin with the “Venturing Out in Heels: A Time to Stand Tall” kick-off breakfast for spon-sors and special guests only. The event will be Tuesday, August 6th from 7 to 9 am at the Lakeside Country Club lo-cated at 100 Wilcrest Drive in Houston. Brenda Love, CEO of Love Advertising, will be the keynote speaker.

On Tuesday, September 10th, these powerhouse women will enjoy the “High Power in High Heels: A Time to Stand Tall” luncheon with keynote speaker Terri Havens, owner of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, CA. Cal-aVie Health Spa was recently named 2013 Conde Nast Traveler: Gold List Platinum Circle Award. This luncheon will take place at the Houston Country Club located at One Potomac Drive in Houston.

The series will conclude with the A Time to Play Social themed “High Heels in High Places” at Momentum BMW West at 15865 Katy Fwy in Houston on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 pm.

Attendees at all three events will receive exceptional grand prizes, door prizes and gifts. It is not unusual for a guest to leave with a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes, a Gucci purse, a Michael Kors watch, special event tickets, enter-tainment packages, dining certificates or extraordinary spa treatments. Guests must be present to win these carefully orchestrated prizes valued from $500 to $5,000 donated and coordinated by the

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About the Houston West Chamber of CommerceThe Houston West Chamber of

Commerce is a business advocacy or-ganization dedicated to enhancing the economic growth and vitality of the West Houston business community through leadership and business devel-opment. The Chamber currently has more than 650 business members rep-resenting 45,000 employees and was recently recognized as one of the top 25 chambers of commerce in Houston by the Houston Business Journal. For more information about the Chamber and its programs, call 713.785.4922 or visit www.hwcoc.org.

The Women Driving Business 2013 Committee members include Constance McDerby, Dulcie Wink, Sarah Cain, Kathie Edwards, Lisa Morton, Tere Batista, Connie Inman and Jeannie Bollinger.

Dulcie Wink, luncheon speaker Laura Gibson and Jeannie Bollinger with luncheon speaker Pippa Wiley.

JoAnn Miller, Sarah Cain, Kathie Edwards and 2012 breakfast keynote speaker Deborah Cannon from the Houston Zoo.


Brenda LoveBrenda Love is owner of Love Adver-

tising, one of the top advertising agencies in Houston. Love epitomizes personal initiative combined with creative talent and a passion to serve her clients and support her community. Love earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1974 and her master’s degree in Advertising, Public Relations and Telecommunica-tions from San Diego State University.

Since opening Love Advertising in 1979 “with $500 of start-up capital,” the agency has built a clientele that in-cludes a number of Fortune 250 clients, such as CenterPoint Energy and Gal-lery Furniture, with annual billings in excess of $30 million.

Love Advertising has won numerous awards for its ser-vice, including mul-tiple Agency of the Year designations from the American Women in Radio and Television, Houston Business Journal’s

“Top Houston Advertising Agencies” and “Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Houston,” and Working Woman Maga-zine’s “America’s Top 500 Women Owned Businesses.”

In addition to her activity with numer-ous Houston-area organizations, Love has provided pro bono work for organizations and campaigns such as Susan G. Komen of Houston, Chuck Norris KICKSTART KIDS Foundation, Lighthouse for the Blind, Catholic Ministries, The Orange Show, Interfaith Ministries and Peace of Mind Foundation. She also has served as a conversation leader for Sam Houston State University’s annual “Let’s Talk” benefit for the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College.

Love and her husband, Ed Jones, have three children: Lindsey Love, Reese Jones and James Jones.

Terri HavensTerri Havens, Louisiana State Uni-

versity (LSU), is CEO/Owner of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, California.

Havens was born in New Orleans gradu-ating from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Having worked in the me-dia and owning an advertising agency, as well as publishing the New Orleans social magazine, St. Charles Avenue, she is now the owner of the destination health spa in Southern California. Cal-a-Vie is nestled on 200 private acres in a secluded valley 40-miles north of San Diego, where the climate is considered to be the best in the country. This exclu-sive retreat, known to many celebrities, is like no other. With a 5:1 staff to guest ration, Cal-a-Vie’s award winning well-ness program is tailored to suit personal fitness and wellness needs.

Havens uses her advertising and mar-keting background, along with her natu-ral “Southern hospitality,” to create an ultimate spa haven and home-away-from-home where guests can relax, be renewed and learn the valuable tools to invest in a healthier lifestyle. An admitted Franco-phile, Terri’s personal style can be seen throughout the Provencal surroundings at Cal-a-Vie, where she uses the treasures she and John find on their annual pilgrim-ages to France to furnish the spa. Each of the 32-private guest villas are decorated with antiques from France and Italy.

As a collegiate Tri Delta, Havens values the support of friendship and importance of sisterhood so she de-signed special Women Only and Moth-er Daughter weeks at Cal-a-Vie for the perfect girlfriend getaways.

Havens has worked diligently and tak-en pride in creating a destination for loyal guests who are striving for a healthy life-

style experience combined with the best service. It is this dedication from Havens that led Cal-a-Vie to be voted #1 Destina-tion Health Spa in North America in 2008 by Travel + Leisure magazine, 2012 Gold List Conde Nast Traveler, 2012 Readers Choice – Top 10 for Fitness, Food, Interior Design and Accommodations, 2012 Best Spa in the United States, and each year makes the World’s Best.

The New Orleans native and mother of three is now rooted in Houston, Texas where she juggles a busy schedule with activities for her children. Havens has translated her drive for well-being and business expe-riences to benefit philanthropic orga-nizations which en-sure access to healthcare, education and culture. Her involvement includes serv-ing as a board member of the Children’s Museum of Houston, Bayou Bend, I am Waters and the Astros Foundation Board, as well as a supporter of Texas Children’s Hospital Heart Center and chairing commendable events such as the Hermann Park Gala and Heroes for Handbags. Havens also volunteers with her church, St. Luke’s Methodist, as the marketing liaison, and at her children’s schools, St. John’s School and Kinkaid. She has three children: Prentiss 15, Da-vis 12 and Mallette 10. Terri has found a way to balance it all and continues to pave the road to health and wellness for health-seekers around the globe.

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I t’s summer and that means lots of photo opportunities. However, organizing digital photos is an overwhelming task any time of year. Follow the checklist below to enjoy those

summer memories for years to come.

1. Organize Folders A little upfront work makes future organizing less daunting.

First, decide how you want your folders to be organized. A com-mon method is to have “year” folders with “month” or “event” sub folders. It’s also good a practice to have one folder on one compu-ter where all photos are saved and then backed up.

2. Install Photo Software on your Main Computer

There are many photo software programs on the market to-day. The best free software is Google Picasa and Apple iPhoto. Using photo software makes viewing, editing and organizing infinitely easier. You can rename, tag, rate and even use face-recognition technology to easily search your photo library.

3. Import PhotosUsing the import function of your photo software is the best

way to move pictures from other devices such as an iPhone or camera to your computer. Why? Because you decide where to save files when importing. You can choose an existing folder or create a new one. This ensures photos are saved to their correct folder from the start and don’t end up in a random location on your computer. And, don’t forget to delete any bad photos before importing to avoid saving hundreds of unwanted photos to your computer.

4. Create/ShareOnce your photos are imported and organized on your compu-

ter, now what do you do? From within most programs, you can create a photo book, upload pictures to the web or send photos to print. Of course, there are also many websites like Facebook and Flickr for sharing photos with family and friends.

5. BackupPhotos are some of our most prized possessions. Keep them

safe with an online backup service such as Carbonite or Crashp-lan or by backing up to an external hard drive.

Once you have organized the bulk of your photos, the key to staying organized is to import frequently so you are working with smaller batches of photos at one time.

By Melissa Horn

Take Controlof YourDigital Photos


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By Stephenie Cox

2nd Annual Curry Crawl Competition Heated Up

CITYCENTRESTRAITS Restaurant hosted the second annual Curry Crawl

on May 19th, and the competition was just as fierce a second time around.

This year, guests were introduced to a group of newcomer chefs, as well as returning chefs who showcased their skill and talent with creative interpretations of traditional curry dishes. With more than 200 attendees, STRAITS Restaurant closed all day in preparation for the fundraiser, which benefited PULSE, the young professionals group with St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Systems. The list of contenders included: Ambrosia, Latin Bites, Nosh Bistro, Rasoi, RA Sushi, Restaurant CINQ, Soma Sushi, Sparrow Bar + Cookshop and The Tasting Room.

Guests mingled throughout the restaurant and covered patio, where many sipped on Bombay Sapphire cocktails and No Label beer and noshed on competing curry dishes – all amidst the already bustling plaza in CITYCENTRE. SWEET also stepped up to the challenge by providing a delectable mix of desserts using curry. Equally impressive was the large spice stand display adorned with a variety of curries and spices. As

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By Amy Gross

Y ou might not think of a pan-Asian bistro as the place to find an out-standing wine list, but Rattan,

located in the Energy Corridor in West Houston, has exactly that.

When I first visited, I was certainly ex-pecting a delicious dinner with a few no-table wines. What I got was a symphony of flavors from the food together with the wine and more choices than I really even knew what to do with! And I’m a girl who likes choices!

For food, the menu offers tried and true favorites and everything you would expect from sushi to noodle dishes to soups to seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. But these dishes are anything but ordinary. I loved how the flavors in the food really stood out, yet still blended so beautifully together. I could tell that each ingredient was selected for a reason and not just hap-hazardly thrown together.

What really grabbed me, though, was the wine list. Oh, the wine list…

There were 42 wines offered by the glass and delicious, interesting options at that! (Yes, I did say 42; you read that right.) Plus, there were countless bottles available from $29 to $450, with most se-lections under $50. You have got to love those prices. So often in restaurants, you see such a massive markup of wine prices, but at Rattan, the prices were definitely reasonable. When I brought the list home to show my husband, he was also blown away by the selection and price. There are so many delicious wines on there!

This is a place that takes its wines seriously yet still encourages explora-tion without intimidation. I am often in the mood to explore, so I love that you can choose from 14 wine flights rang-

ing from “Sushi Friendly Flight” to “The Juicy White Couture” to “Mysterious Old World Flight” to “Bang for Your Buck Cab Flight.” If you want to try new flavors, this is the way to do it! Plus, if you ask your waiter or the manager, they’ll even custom design a flight for you using any of the wines offered by the glass. Owner Ron Chen, who loves wine and is respon-sible for the restaurant’s exhaustive list, is almost always there to help you make choices you’ll enjoy.

Rattan is a great spot for lingering over a few glasses or a bottle, enjoying the wine and seeing how different wines compli-ment the different dishes. I didn’t mean to gloss over the food so much; it really is excellent, but I was just so pleasantly sur-prised by all that wine!

You might be concerned that with so many wines by the glass that the glasses aren’t so fresh. Well, Rattan uses the Enomatic system which allows bottles to be opened for up to four weeks while still remaining fresh. Actually, Rattan was one of the first restaurants in Houston to adopt this system, which is also used at the Tasting Room and a few other places around town.

If you’re in the neighborhood, or even if you aren’t, and you want a memorable meal and fantastic wine options, make it a point to visit Rattan. You’ll thank me.

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Sashimi Tuna Avocado Salad

special take-home favors, various curry spice mixes were handed out to each guest for cooking at home. Guest judges were Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle; Pat Sharpe, Texas Monthly; Chef Kiran Verma and Cleverley Stone.

In the end, Chef Rik Patel of Ambrosia took home First Place with his Miso Chicken Curry. Chef John Sikhattana of STRAITS won the People’s Choice Award for his Spice-Seared Tuna with Curry Potato Pani Puri. Nearly $8,000 was raised for St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System’s young professional group, PULSE.

Attendees included chairmen Lindley and Jason Arnoldy, Annie and Tyler McQueen, Elizabeth Weiss, KHOU’s Katherine Whaley, Lindsey Pierce, Miya Shay, Gene Wu, Chef Chris Yeo and Heather Connery.

STRAITS owner Chris Yeo and Corporate Gen-eral Manager Heather Connery.

Chef Mark Gabriel Medina of Soma Sushi.

Nothing says summer like de-vouring a S’more. Perfectly golden brown marshmallows

with a lightly crisp almost shell-like exterior to cover a perfectly soft and melted marshmallow fluff center to go along with melted chocolate and anything else fit to be sandwiched be-tween two honey kissed graham crack-ers. There is nothing like the original S’more dripping down your chin and making your hands sticky.

Enjoying summer S’mores are Graham Keller, Dylan Milam, Lily Katherine Cox, Sarah Elliott, Hannah Keller, Catherine Stiles, Brookes Milam, Mason Keller, Ava Cox, Grace and Sloan Rigamonti, Charlotte and Caroline Stiles and Julia Elliott.

S’moresJust for fun, I’ve imagined a few

ideas of what I think would make an “over the top” S’more and just want-ed to share since S’more season is in full swing. Fire up your backyard fire pit or build your campfire just right. Grab a box of honey graham crackers, a bag of marshmallows and dig out your skewers. Sum-mer just wouldn't be the same without a S'more. It's the perfect the grand finale to a summer day.

S’more Filling Ideas:• Lemon Meringue Pie - lemon curd, homemade or store bought

• Strawberries and Cream Cheese

• Fresh Apple Slices and Cinnamon

• Nutella

• Caramel or Raspberry Filled Chocolate Squares

• Peanut Butter or Almond Butter with Milk Chocolate Pieces

• Chopped Candy Bars – especially Snickers or Reese’s

• Berries and White Chocolate – fresh blueberries, raspberries and black berries

• Fresh Mango Slices

• Brownie Pieces

• Cheesecake Pieces

• Raspberry Jam and Dark Chocolate

• Sea Salt on the Original Recipe

• Ice Cream Sundae - bananas, dark chocolate, caramel sauce and a sprinkle of your favorite nut

• Toasted Coconut and Pineapple

• Andes Mints with Chocolate Graham Cracker


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By Stephenie Cox


Do you have really good wine that needs to be stored properly so that

it ages beautifully? Many wines, espe-cially big reds like California Cabernets and French Bordeauxs, need to be stored in the correct climate for many years be-fore they are considered ready to drink.

The ideal climate is 55 degrees Fahrenheit and around 60 percent rela-tive humidity. The cold air slows down the chemical reactions in the liquid,

By Jost Lunstroth

Got Wine to Store?

while the higher humidity keeps the corks moist so that air does not touch the wine.

There are a few options for storing wines correctly in greater Houston. They range from simple to wow! The easiest option is a wine refrigerator. This is a good solution if you have limited space and a smaller collection.

Another option is a climate-con-trolled area in the house. This is a spe-

cially constructed space that maintains the correct climate. It will require spe-cialized refrigeration and is not a trivial construction project, but it will easily be-come a wow feature of your home.

The third solution is some type of off-site storage. This could be as simple as a climate-controlled locker at a basic self-storage facility. The prices are not expensive for storing that prized collec-tion, but most of these places have lim-ited access and are not designed for seri-ous wine collectors.

A new type of off-site storage option is a facility like Nos Caves Vin. The Nos Caves Vin type of wine storage provides a completely different experience. These facilities usually have longer hours and better refrigeration systems. Nos Caves Vin has redundant refrigeration systems, biometric security, a private lounge and special member events. It is wine storage designed by wine profes-sionals for wine collectors.

For more information about Nos Caves Vin, visit www.noscavesvin.com, email [email protected] or call 713-524-2554.


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SHARKY’S AMERICAN GRILL1140 Eldridge Parkway, [email protected]

Sharky’s American Grill serves a variety of everyone’s favorites from the freshest seafood dishes to mouthwatering burgers. Recently named by the Houston Chronicle as “one of the best restaurants for dining in the Energy Corridor,” Sharky’s provides a casual atmosphere for professionals to relax after work, and a fun place for families to enjoy. Sharky’s is committed to offering West Houston the best dishes and highest quality ingredients at affordable prices.

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BRUNCH

BRUNCH KAFE11113 1/2 Katy Freeway, 77079713-647-8751www.brunchkafe.com

Here at Brunch Kafe, you’ll enjoy a laid back, diner atmosphere with a heaping helping of home-style breakfast specialties such as eggs benedict, wings with waffles, creative omelettes and more. Chicken fried steak, chicken pot pie and burgers top a list of lunch and dinner picks at Brunch Kafe. Brunch Kafe also has a beverage menu that includes specialty coffees, smoothies, flavored tea and tapioca. Be sure to save room for a slice of apple, cherry or pecan pie.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE

MASRAFF’S1753 Post Oak Blvd.Houston, 77056713-355-1975www.masraffs.com

Hands on proprietors, Russell and Tony Masraff, recognized premier Houston restaurateurs, offer affordable elegance, attentive yet unobtrusive service and exquisitely fresh American cuisine prepared with the best ingredients from around the world. Located in the heart of the Galleria, Masraff’s, features the perfect ambience for business and social gatherings. Whether dining in one of the elegant dining rooms, stunning bar area with the elevated fireplace or The Patio on the Boulevard by the waterfall, Masraff’s impeccable service is sure to offer a dining experience to remember.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE

THE WYNDEN1025 South Post Oak Lane, 77056281-768-6070www.thewynden.com

Masraff’s has long since been known for excellence and uncompromising quality, and this tradition continues with our event venue, The Wynden. Nestled in the center of the prestigious Galleria area, The Wynden features a picturesque courtyard along with a Tuscan setting for indoor events. Perfect for corporate or social, wedding or fundraiser, Masraff’s exquisite cuisine and impeccable service will ensure that your next event will be a memory made to last a lifetime.


GRILLE

HARVEST ORGANIC GRILLEGalleria Area • 713-243-09001810 Fountain View, 77057

Westchase Area • 281-597-000011681 Westheimer, 77077www.harvestgrille.com

Harvest Organic Grille is a new, healthy restaurant in the Houston area. We serve healthy foods, natural, organic products, free range chicken, wild caught seafood and certified natural angus beef. From freshest selections on our unlimited salad bar to the natural grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and wild caught seafood cooked over flames by our grill-masters, we are serious about providing you with a fresh new take on the way you dine out.

GRILLE

024 GRILLE945 Gessner, 77024281-501-4350Facebook.com/024Grille

024 Grille combines the atmosphere of a local bistro and the classic tradition of a Texas steakhouse. This contemporary restaurant provides a full menu of locally-inspired foods for freshness and classic dishes with a twist. Complete with four intimate private dining rooms, a sophisticated wine list and a signature cocktail menu, 024 Grille is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ITALIAN

PIATTO RISTORANTE 11693 Westheimer @ Royal Oaks Club Dr., 77077281-759-7500

4925 West Alabama @ Post Oak Blvd., 77056713-871-9722 www.piattoristorante.com

At Piatto, you’ll taste the Carrabba family’s lifelong passion for food in every delicious bite. John Marion Carrabba, owner of Piatto, has family recipes that have been handed down through four generations; you’ll enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made the old-fashioned way – from scratch! These delicious dishes are served by a superb staff in a warm and relaxing environment. From boxed lunches to a large dining banquet, Piatto can help make your next event a delicious success! Piatto offers catering for all occasions – social, business or ‘just because.’ Extensive on-site banquet rooms and off-site catering available.

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MEXICAN

CANTINA LAREDO11129 Westheimer, 77042713-952-3287www.cantinalaredo.com

Cantina Laredo specializes in authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated and upscale atmosphere. The entire lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch and Cantina menus are all available for take-out, some delivery and catering. Selections such as Ensalada de Cilantro y Pollo, Cascabel Ribeye and Tacos al Carbon are divine, not to mention the Mexican apple pie that is served with a warm brandy butter and choice of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

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Laundry as a chore is a fairly recent part of domestic work agendas. It became part of weekly chores in

the 19th century because pre-industrial cloth of leather, wool and linen were not really washed. Instead, dirt was shaken or brushed off. With the rise of cotton as fab-ric of choice, laundry became an increas-ingly important household task. Laundry was largely a non-mechanical, laborious process. Typically, women performed this work and dedicated a full day or more to get it done.

The ordeal of wash day caused house-wives to alter meal plans, preferring to serve something cold. Silent prayers were uttered for washday to dawn clear and bright. Guests were never invited for a meal on Monday (washday) or Tuesday (ironing day). In Houston, like most of the country, Wash Day was Blue Monday. The term Blue Monday was not derived from the “wash” but the “rinse,” when “Bluing” might be added to the water for whites. The idea behind bluing is that yel-lowing, which occurs with aging, can be

Photos from The Heritage Society Permanent Collection.

neutralized by adding a trace of blue to the slightly off-white color of these fabrics to make them appear whiter. The active ingredient in bluing is a very fine blue iron powder called Prussian blue suspended in water ("colloidal suspension" of ferric hex-acyanoferrate).

Housewives were unable to do all of this work by themselves. Water had to be carried to the laundry site where it was heated over a fire. Soap had to be made out of lye and animal fat, which was time consuming and proved toxic to the skin. Wash boards were the primary method of getting out dirt. The more affluent might have had the luck to have a mechanical washing machine, which was invented in 1874. They were made of wood, powered by a hand crank, and cleaned the clothes through agitation by churning, tumbling, twisting and rocking.

After the 1870s, it became increasingly common even for middle-class families to send out their laundry to a paid wash service. Many “washer women,” who earned wages by doing other people’s laundry, did the work in their employers’ homes; others took laundry into their own houses. Either arrangement allowed them to fit the paid work into their family sched-ule and gave them some autonomy. Most such work was done by hand but some would utilize their employers early “wash-ing machines” to facilitate the job.

deemed clean, they would be lifted out and forced through a mangle or wringer to extract most of the soapy water. The next step was to rinse the clothes in cold water. Additionally, linen and cotton items were starched during this process. The laundry was then hung out to dry. The process was finished on Tuesday when everything was ironed. As copious amounts of water had to be drawn from wells or taps, the wash water was sometimes re-used to wash floors. Many children during this period were instructed to, “Take off your good clothes and hang them up!” Understand-ably mothers were not anxious to repeat the wash process!

The Dirt on Laundry

A LITTLE PIECEOF HISTORY

By The Heritage Society

Iron Tub

Probably the most iconic symbol of wash day was the big black iron tub which served as the boiler. A fire under the boiler heated water. The cleaning agent, along with the sorted clothes, was added to the boiler, and then the mixture was agitated with a boiler stick. Once the clothes were

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