Lazybrook Civic Club
Friday, October 17th, 3:15 – 7:00 p.m. 6410 Grovewood Lane @ Ella Blvd.The public is invited to participate in the seemingly ever-expanding activities available at thisyear’s Sinclair Elementary Fall Festival.
Attached is the latest issue of The Nor’westener newsletter. Serving Concerned Readers in Clark Pines, Cottage Grove, Hidden Lake, Holly Park, Lazybrook, Oak Forest, Shady Acres, Greater Timbergrove and Woodcrest.
This issue updates yearly crime statistics for Timbergrove/West, lists some of the many annual Fall events in the area and contains some of the many items contributed from readers.
Comments, column suggestions and submissions are always appreciated. Positive comments on a given column helps to ensure its continuation.
Ben Crabb
2502 Haverhill
713-861-5354
bncrabb@comcast.net
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The killing and mutilation of cats in the Heights area has sadly been a recurring problem for residents and pet owners in that neighborhood.
Jennifer Estopinal, administrator of the Justice For Murdered Cats in Heights Facebook page, says that she has documented 23 cases of cat mutilations in that neighborhood. There may be dozens more that have occurred but she says some pet owners may be afraid to come forward and tell their neighbors and local law enforcement.
Some more than likely don’t want to relive the moment they found their pet brutally killed in their front yard or driveway.
Just this past weekend a husband and wife in the Timbergrove area close to Jaycee Park woke up early Saturday morning to find their own cat lying dead and in pieces on their lawn. They had last seen the pet hours before. They believe that sometime between 3 a.m. and sunrise their pet was taken off and mutilated.
So far that family has declined to talk to the media about the incident.
Houston Police Department spokesman Victor Senties said Monday that the department’s animal cruelty division is aware of the incident and that officials are waiting to speak with the complainant before they will make a statement to the media.
Read the full story on Chron.com
We’ve had a good summer for the trees, since there was adequate rain. No artificial watering was necessary. Hooray!
Trees for Houston has received a donation for planting trees on 18th Street from Seamist to 610. I met with their representative in early June to discuss this. They asked for input about the project. I said we would like to avoid removing anything, preferring to fill in spots with trees that do not grow to be very large. This seemed agreeable. Trees for Houston will provide all materials and labor and will care for the trees, including watering, for two years. Work will be done in November .
Come and join the discussion! All are welcome to participate in the cultivation of our great neighborhood.
Door Prizes will be available!
– By Birgitt Haderlein Owner of To Fit You, Wellness coach/Fitness Consultant
It’s hard to believe that my fitness studio, To Fit You, has been open for three months. It has been amazing and great fun to meet new people, challenge my self to grow my business and, last but not least, walk to work. My old clients love the studio and new clients really like the location and what we have to offer them to get healthy and fit. I have a yoga classes Tuesday evenings and Wednesday at noon. Also my friend and colleague Willard McGowan is training at the studio. So lots is happening at the studio. So come by and see what we can do to get you moving and grooving this fall.
This summer has been one of the mildest summers I can remember. Houston really has two seasons cool and hot. That can be a little confusing for new people just moving to the city. Because fall is really our spring so that is when we start that fitness program we have been putting of or just get out doors. With that I have a lot of weekend warrior mentality or people starting their fitness program with too much intensity and they end up getting hurt or discouraged because they started out too fast and got burned out. This is we’re I come in. I have several clients that I work with who have had some injuries doing cross fit, yoga etc. I specialize in analyzing movement and seeing what my clients need to improve on to get them back to doing what they love.
The challenge I see with most exercise programs is they start out too vigorous and most people do not know how to go at their own pace. What exactly does that mean? I help my clients build a tool box so they can modify their activity based on their fitness level. With the weather getting cooler people want to be Outdoors so to fit you does group training of 3-5 people. Just enough for clients to still get individual attention and have some socialization with their group members. So for those of you wanting to spend this fall feeling better and getting ready for those holiday party’s in better shape and looking great To Fit You can get you there with some choices that will work for you.
People come in all shapes and sizes and I don’t believe in a cookie cutter approach. So here are a few exercise and stretches you can do on a daily basis to get you in the grove of fitness and well being. Remember to breath and make a set time in your day to exercise. The number one reason people don’t exercise is that they don’t have time. So I am encouraging every one of you “to have time you got to make time”. Have a great fall season and hope to hear from some of you.
Are you ready to get the gift of happiness and health? If you are stuck and need some accountability, call me at 713-410-3376 to coach you in the direction you want to go. You can also check out my website at www.tofityou.com. Give the gift of health. Gift certificates available.