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ON THE COVER

A TRAUMA
SURGEON
TO THE CORE

DR. RED DUKE LIVES BY HIS

WORD; SAYS LIFES MORE LIKE
CHESS NOT CHECKERS

At 79, Dr. James Red Duke whose face is just as iconic

as the sound of his voice could easily get a pass from
24-hour on-call duty or the grungier tasks of being an
emergency room trauma surgeon at Memorial Hermann
Hospital. But Duke, the father of the Life Flight helicopter
program, would have none of that. He still works too
many hours to count, reports in for marathon hours
and teaches the finer points of medicine to interns and
residents. He took time from his busy schedule recently to
talk to Chronicle Health editor Diane Cowen about good
health and his lengthy career in medicine.

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Q: You spent years on TV talking about good health

and nutrition, too. Do you walk the walk?
A: I try to eat right and have for years. I really did learn a
lot by doing those TV programs. I wrote all that myself;
Ive always been kind of a health nut.
Q: So what do you eat?
A: First, I graze. I dont eat big meals. Today for breakfast
I ate grapefruit, cantaloupe, strawberries and blueberries
and some oatmeal. Midmorning I had some cottage
cheese. Then I had red beans and cornbread for lunch
and I just ate some veggies from a tray in the doctors
lounge. Tonight Im eating dinner with my godson and
another doctor whos a good cook.

Q: Do you take any vitamins or supplements?

A: I take all kinds of things. I take vitamins C, D, E
every now and then. Fish oil. Niacin, Folate, B12, Zinc,
magnesium, calcium. Im probably leaving something out.

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ROBERT SEALE
FOR THE CHRONICLE

A: A glass or two of red wine every night. Red grapes

are loaded with flavonoids and good antioxidants.
Drinking a little red wine every day can lower the
incidence of darned near anything. I think thats in the
Scriptures, too.
Q: ER doctors seem to work incredibly long hours.
Whats your workday or workweek like?
A: I dont even know how many hours I work. At 5:15
a.m. I take my dog to day care and I stay at work however
long it takes.
Q: What kind of exercise do you do?
A: I like to work out at the UT Rec Center. I warm up on the
bicycle and like the rowing machine. I go through a series
of weight training. I dont try to prove that Im 18 anymore.
When Im really working out, Ill do it four to five times a
COVER CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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BIO
Age: 79
Born: In 1928 in Ennis, Texas; grew up in
Hillsboro
Early life: As a child he picked cotton and worked
a paper route.
Education: Bachelors degree, Texas A&M (1950);
divinity degree, Southwest Baptist Theological
Seminary (1955); medical degree, University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School in Dallas (1960).
Teaching career: On faculty at the University
of Texas Medical School at Houston since 1972.
Previously taught at UT Southwestern Medical
School; the College of Physicians and Surgeons
in New York; and Nangarhar University School of
Medicine, Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
On air: Hosted the nationally syndicated Texas
Health Reports and the PBS series, Bodywatch.
Family: Four grown children (a son and three
daughters) and a dog

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week. Lately I havent been doing
anything but climbing stairs here
at the hospital. That will burn
more calories than anything.
Q: A doctors job let alone
that of a trauma surgeon is
stressful. How do you deal
with stress?
A: Thats a funny thing. It has to
do with the way youre wired, I
suppose. I dont get excited. The
crazier it is, the better I like it.
You could say Im an adrenaline
addict and thats probably true.
Q: Over the years you talked
about many health topics.
Some were fads, but many
were worth the time. What
health trends were worth it?
A: Well, I think people got the
message about sunscreen. A
certain segment of the population
became aware of their diet and
the quality of what they were
eating. And look at the people
who exercise now. I jogged back
in the 60s when nobody did
it. We might have made some
headway in safety wearing seat
belts makes a lot of difference.
Bicycle helmets, too.
Q: Do you have any health
concerns?
A: Mainly that Im getting old.
I think I can see better than
the residents. I am pretty deaf
and thats because I was a tank
officer in the Army and those
tanks are hard on your ears. One
ear isnt any good at all and the
other is fair.
Q: The last word?
A: I always come back to safety.
If people are conscious and
aware, like at stoplights, theres no
reason to hurry to get through a
stoplight. We see so many people
hit in intersections. Be aware
of your environment and what
youre doing. Think ahead, and
youll avoid all that stuff. Think,
damn it, think. Ill bet I say that
100 times a day. Were not playing
checkers, were playing chess.

TIPS

Become knowledgeable
about and committed to eating
the right foods. We see so much
obesity; its a problem in so
many ways.
Keep your brain busy,
especially if youre older. You
want to be interested, involved
and stimulated.
Its stupid to smoke. If you do
it, quit.
Agree to someday be an organ
donor by signing an advanced
directive and make sure your
family is aware of it. (Signing
the back of your drivers license
doesnt necessarily get it done).

diane.cowen@chron.com

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risks, so know
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DIANE COWEN

BY KIM MORGAN
FOR THE CHRONICLE

Theres really no better

way to beat the heat of a
south Texas summer than
hitting the pool, lake or beach.
Without proper supervision or
swimming skills, a fun day of
play can turn to tragedy.
According to a Centers for
Disease Control report, there
were 312 drowning deaths in
Texas in 2005.
Children ages 0-4 accounted
for 61 of those; 49 were
children ages 5-19; and 58 were
adults ages 20-29.
Drowning is the second
leading cause of unintentional
death among children ages 114, said Teena Sandberg, Red
Cross water safety instructor
and water instructor for South
Montgomery County YMCA.
Half of all childhood accidents
are water related. Last year, 49
children died in the Houston
area. It takes less than 2
minutes for a child to lose
consciousness. Within four to
six minutes, its brain damage.
Or death. And it takes less
than 10 seconds for tragedy to
occur.
So what do you do if you
notice somebody flailing in the
water?
Sandberg said theres a
saying they teach children, and
it applies to adults as well. Its
Reach, Throw, Dont Go.
Reach means keep
yourself out of harms way
while helping someone. You
can get on your stomach and
reach out with a piece of
equipment or a towel.
Throw means toss an
item to the swimmer, such as
a noodle, an empty ice chest, a
seat cushion, anything they can
hang on to that wont weigh
them down.
Dont go refers to resisting
the urge to jump in and grab on
to somebody who is panicking
and will likely pull you down,
too. So dont go in the water,
but do call 911.
The rules change, though, if
the swimmer is already at the
bottom of the pool.
Chris Crease, managing
director of health and safety
at the American Red Cross
Greater Houston Chapter, said
first make sure the area is safe,
because you dont know why

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SAFETY FIRST: Tyler Binkley, 5,

is instructed by Teena Sandberg
on how to reach someone
drowning with a foam noodle.

REMEMBER THIS
WHEN SOMEONE IS
FLAILING IN THE WATER:
What to do: Reach,
Throw, Dont go
What not to do: Jump in
Always: Call 911

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that person is at the bottom.

Call 911, and then get moving.
It only takes four minutes
until youre brain dead,
Crease said. You need to do
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If you can get the person out
of the pool safely, do it, Crease
said.
If you dont know first
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Physicians support
at-home blood
pressure monitoring

Health

CHIR0PRACTIC CARE

BY KIM MORGAN

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FOR THE CHRONICLE

Youve seen them at the

pharmacy, and at one point or
another been curious enough
to try it.
Blood pressure monitoring
is not just for the doctors office
anymore.
People can buy monitors for
at-home use as well, a move the
American Heart Association
recently endorsed for the 72
million Americans who have
high blood pressure.
Dr. Randall Wright, medical
director of the Conroe Regional
Stroke Center and presidentelect of the Montgomery
County Board of Directors
for the American Heart
Association, said the message is
one of preventive care.
The at-home devices range
in price from $40 to $100.
Wright said hed like to
see the monitors covered by
insurance because of their
potential for better managing
high blood pressure and for
helping prevent secondary
diseases.
But do they work? And how
do you know which type to
get? How often should you be
monitoring?
Dr. Jon Heine, cardiologist
at the Memorial Hermann
Heart & Vascular Institute in
Memorial City, said they do
work, perhaps best when it
comes to catching patterns.
The easiest ones are the
digital ones, and I recommend
the arm cuff devices, because
they are more accurate than
wrist cuffs, Heine said.

The best buy

Consumer Reports, a
monthly magazine focusing on
product testing and published
without advertising, said
in an October 2007 report
that automatic arm monitors
provided the most consistent
readings.
The monitors work by
wrapping the cuff around
your upper arm and pressing a
button that causes it to inflate,
automatically reading your
blood pressure.
Wrist monitors
automatically inflate and
provide a digital readout, but
like the name implies, you wrap
the cuff around your wrist.
Consumer Reports said that
while the wrist monitors were

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blood pressure monitors are

recommended over wrist cuffs.
less uncomfortable, they were
also less consistent than arm
cuff models.
Gayle Williams, deputy
editor of Consumer Reports,
said her magazine last rated athome blood pressure monitors
in 2003.

Calibrate often
If you purchase an at-home
monitor, take it to your doctor
to check its accuracy.
We compare what theyre
getting to what were getting,
Heine said. The readings are
surprisingly close.
Testing recommendations
Heine recommends
monitors for people being
treated for hypertension to
make sure their therapy or
medication is keeping their
blood pressure under control.
But he urges caution.
Some people literally get
addicted to taking their blood
pressure, Heine said. They
take it all the time and then
call the doctor the minute its
a little bit high. Blood pressure
by itself is not going to make
you have a stroke the hour your
pressure is up.
Some experts recommend
daily testing, but Heine said
that may be too frequent for
some people. He recommends
two to three times a week at
variable times.
And it never hurts to stick
your arm in the cuff next
time you see a machine at the
pharmacy, Heine said.
People go in there for
medication or something, and
while theyre waiting they
stick their arm in there and see
their blood pressure is a little
higher than it should be, so
they come in to be checked,
Heine said. Of course thats a
good thing.

Dr. Brandi Hill

CHIROPRACTOR

CHIROPRACTIC AND ASTHMA

What is Asthma?
Asthma is inflammation (swelling) of the airways that carry air in and
out of your lungs. The inflammation makes the airways very sensitive
and they react strongly to irritants or allergens. When they react, they
get narrower and less air flows through your lung tissues.
What are the Symptoms of Asthma?
Wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), coughing, chest
tightness, and trouble breathing are the most common symptoms.
When the symptoms become worse than usual, its called an attack.
Severe attacks can be life threatening because the airways close off so
much that not enough oxygen gets to vital organs. This condition is a
medical emergency.
What Causes Asthma?
It is not clear what causes the airways to be inflamed in the first place.
Many things can bring on an attack, including allergens (pet hair, dust,
pollen, mold), medications, cigarette smoke, exercise, and changes in
weather. If you have asthma, you should see your doctor regularly. You
will need to learn what things cause your asthma symptoms and how
to avoid them. Your doctor will also prescribe medications to keep your
asthma under control.
How Can Chiropractic Help?
Chiropractic is not a treatment for asthma. However, many patients
who suffer from asthma report improvement by receiving chiropractic
care. Your diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for breathing.
Nerves that control the diaphragm exit the spinal cord in the mid-neck
at the C3, C4, and C5 area. Spinal misalignments in this area can
cause irritation of these nerves and interfere with proper function of
the diaphragm and lungs. Chiropractic care maintains proper alignment
of the spine thereby reducing irritation of the nerves and restoring
proper function to the diaphragm and lungs.
In fact, research published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation
Research documented the results experienced by 81 children with
asthma who received chiropractic care. The two-month study revealed
that those under care saw a 45% decrease in the number of attacks
and that 31% of the subjects voluntarily chose to decrease their
medication.
Naturally, we cant make any promises, and we never advocate
patients decreasing or stopping their medications without talking to
their medical doctor, but if you or your child suffers from asthma, call
Marshall Back and Body Wellness Center! We may be able to help!

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PAM ANDERSON
COOKBOOK AUTHORS LATEST
HAS A PERSONAL SIDE

&

When you
write cookbooks and test recipes
professionally, its hard to find
or maintain your perfect
weight. All that baking, tasting,
re-baking and re-tasting can
add up to many extra pounds.
So when cooking expert and
award-winning cookbook author
Pam Andersons two teens flew
the coop, she took stock of her
life. The result was a woman
who learned how to let some
things go, resolved lingering
issues with her parents, gained
a new hobby (running) and lost
45 pounds. She recently visited
Houston and talked to Chronicle
Health editor Diane Cowen
about her new health cookbook,
The Perfect Recipe for Losing
Weight and Eating Great.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

STAYING FIT: Pam Anderson is the author of The Perfect Recipe for

Losing Weight and Eating Great. She lost 45 pounds three years ago and
gained a new hobby running.

Q:

Your book is full of

recipes, but its heart
is your personal story

family issues, weight issues,

therapy. Was it hard to make
yourself that vulnerable?
I had gotten used to
telling my story when
it was about a particular dish,
perfecting it, and my insecurities
as a cook. I felt like it was time to
open up. I hadnt heard
people talk about weight loss
from this perspective. I am
someone who lost a significant
amount of weight and kept it
off for three years, so I have
something to say.

A:

Q:
A:

You say the way you

eat now isnt a diet,
but its definitely a plan.
Right?
I eat three smaller meals
and two snacks a day,
about 2,000 calories. Every fit
person I know has boundaries
or a system. Most people want
other people to come up with it
for them. I hope people will read
my story and use my recipes to
come up with a way of eating that
works for them.

Q:
A:

Magenta

What have been

your biggest dietary
changes?
Portion size. I never
stopped eating pasta but I
did start weighing it. I measure
nuts; I dont just eat them from
the jar.

Q:
A:

Cyan

Schedule your appointment today.

Q:
A:

Is there any food you

simply stay away

from?
I dont keep junk food in
the house. A lot of people
have a sweet tooth. I have a
savory tooth. I find a handful of
nuts are rich, but are not empty
calories.

Q:
A:

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There are so many ways

to get derailed. How do
you stay focused?
Ive developed a mantra:
Im in charge of my life. I
have to fight old habits when I
travel. I got up this morning and
found a running route. I could
have easily said Im in a strange
city and tired because
Im travelling. No. Theres no
excuse for me not to go out and
exercise.

What are your

favorite recipes from
the book?
Rosemary-flavored nuts
are my go-to food for a
pre-dinner nibble. I love the
flatbread pizzas because

MAURA MCEVOY :
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

COMFORT FOOD: Asian Chicken

Noodle Soup uses Ramen noodles
without the flavor packets.

theyre fast and fun. It feels

like if you can have a flatbread
pizza youre never on a diet.
Creamy pastas for the same
reason. Gingerbread Straws
cookies and chocolate pudding,
and apricot-cherry bars for tea
time.

Q:
A:

Were these dishes you

were already eating?
Theyre a combination of
recipes I already had and
recipes that I thought would be
fun.

Q:
A:

Theyre not necessarily

all low-fat or diet
foods. Are they prepared
differently?
I believe that food should
be satisfying and flavorful.
I spike my food with a lot of
flavor. Lots of herbs, spices,
zests. Flavorful, but judiciously
used, cheese like feta, parm,
goat. If you flavor just the surface
of things you dont need as much.
Instead of dunking a coconut
macaroon in chocolate, put three
chips on top. Thats all you really
need.

Q:
A:

Your book has 50

tips sprinkled
throughout. Which mean
the most to you?
Weigh yourself and own
the number part of the
journey is about being honest.
Another is dont let anyone get
in the way of you reaching your
goal.
diane.cowen@chron.com

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Health

PAM ANDERSONS
RECIPES
ASIAN CHICKEN
NOODLE SOUP
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh

ginger, or 1 tsp. ground

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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 packages (3 oz. each) Ramen

noodles, flavor packets discarded

2 cups fresh bean sprouts
4 scallions, white and green
parts, sliced thin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
leaves
1 lime, quartered
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle,
bring broth, garlic, ginger, soy
sauce and chicken to a boil. Add
noodles, return to a boil and cook
until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add bean sprouts, scallions, and
cilantro and ladle into soup bowls
immediately. Serve with a lime
wedge on the side.
Makes about 2 quarts, serves 4
282 calories per 2-cup service

I wanted to be here for my kids.

GINGERBREAD STRAWS

After losing 136 pounds,

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt

Ive never been more present.*

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons)

Amie (actual patient)

unsalted butter, softened

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1 cup light or dark brown sugar

4 tablespoons sugar

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon,

cloves, nutmeg, salt and baking
soda in a medium bowl. In a
small bowl mix molasses and
water.
In a large bowl, beat butter
and brown sugar with a hand
mixer until light and fluffy. Beat
in molasses mixture, then dry
ingredients to form a stiff dough,
adding up to 1/4 cup extra flour if
dough is sticky. Divide dough into
quarters, forming each portion into
a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and
refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
(Dough can be refrigerated for up
to 1 week or frozen for up to one
month.)
Adjust oven racks to lowermiddle and upper-middle positions
and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line
two cookie sheets with parchment
paper or silicone mats.
Working with one portion of
dough at a time on a heavily
floured work surface, roll into a 9by-7-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 1
tablespoon sugar and press sugar
into dough with a rolling pin. Use
a pastry wheel to cut dough into
9-by-1/2-inch sticks. Place sticks
about 1/2 inch apart on cookie
sheets.
Bake, rotating each sheet from
back to front and from upper to
lower positions after 10 minutes,
until straws are fragrant and crisp,
18 to 22 minutes total. Transfer to a
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Monday, June 16, 2008

Technology brings new options to treat allergies, asthma

INFORMATION

BY DALE ROBERTSON
HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston can be a hellish place

for allergy sufferers. Our heat,
humidity and notoriously dirty
air, smelling of chemicals, have
long created a stew of discomfort
for those afflicted with hay fever
and asthma.
But the hard evidence
presented by your runny nose,
stuffed-up sinuses, bloodshot
eyes and constricted chest
notwithstanding, were not even
close to being Americas allergy
capital. In the current rankings,
there are 38 cities across the
country more put-upon by
upper-respiratory afflictions and
71 have us beat on the asthma
front.
So, yes, things could be a lot
worse. And, truth to tell, things
actually appear to be getting
better, if only incrementally, as
our forward-leaning medical
community shifts its focus from
treating allergic responses to
attacking the root causes.
Further, the ban on smoking
in public places was a major
victory in the allergy wars,
allowing Houston to make a
quantum leap downward in the
standings over less enlightened

More information on medical

advances in allergy treatment
can be found at these Web sites:
Asthma: www.aerocrine.

com, xolair.com, aaaai.org.

Dr. Juan Zambrano: 281 8585708
Sinusitis: www.sinuplasty.
com. Dr. Cary Moorhead, 713
467-5787; Dr. David Chenault,
281 440-0734.

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communities. While smoking, as

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news probably comes as small
consolation. At the end of the

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Coast humidity and an almost
perennially hospitable climate
for allergens are unsolvable,
only proactive steps can help you
feel better.
Dr. David Chenault, an eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist
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afflicted than ever before.

I think climate change has to
be considered as a major factor,
Chenault says.
Although Houstons allergies
are worse in the spring and the
fall, they rarely abate completely.
Global warming is, by all
accounts, keeping conditions
at their ripest for even longer
periods.
The problem with Houston
is that were very near to the sea
and we dont have much cold
weather, says allergist Dr. Juan
Zambrano. Once the pollen
comes, it doesnt necessarily
go away. The grass pollens are
particularly prolonged.
In addition to fostering the
growth of molds, the source of
some of the most serious asthmacausing allergies, our dank air
is also particularly hospitable
to dust mites, Zambrano said.
Almost nothing in Houstons
environment is a bigger asthmacausing problem.
And their far larger fellow
pests, cockroaches, are partners
in crime.
What to do? For starters,
cleanliness is next to godliness.
Frequent dusting and
removing knickknacks that
collect dust is recommended.
Further, no matter much you
may love wall-to-wall carpeting,
splurge on a hardwood or tile
floor on hypo-allergenic grounds.
Animal dandruff is frequently
fingered as a major allergy
culprit, although pet lovers can
take heart in knowing it may be a
less serious curse than was once
believed. Zambrano said research
shows that very young children
who are exposed to dogs and cats
actually fare better around them
as adults.
The normal reaction to stuffy
sinuses and/or lung congestion
is to mount a full-frontal attack

with pills and potions. But, while

the products that fill drugstore
shelves provide temporary relief,
they can have unhealthy side
effects. We tend to overmedicate
ourselves out of desperation,
perhaps benefiting only from a
placebo effect. And the constant
consumption of antibiotics, such
as Augmentim, have rendered
them increasingly ineffective in
combating sinusitis.
In the war on asthma, new
technology that measures the
lungs output of nitric oxide a
slam-dunk asthma indicator is
helping allergists more precisely
diagnose and treat the disease.
In turn, the most exciting
development is a procedure
called Balloon Sinuplasty.
Similar in concept to
angioplasties that treat
congestive heart failure,
the procedure has been in
widespread use for barely a year,
but doctors are excited about its
short-term results.
A soft, flexible guidewire is
inserted through the nostril to
the sinus cavity, then a balloon
catheter is advanced over it
and positioned across the
blocked sinus opening. When
the balloon is gently inflated,
it causes micro-fractures in the
bony edge of the sinus cavity
to eliminate the constriction,
restoring normal sinus drainage
and function. One Houston
practitioner, Dr. Cary Moorhead,
calls it a quantum leap forward
because its so minimally
invasive.
The less we disturb normal
tissues, Moorhead said, the
better the ultimate result because
we arent leaving behind any
scarring. Since there isnt lot of
cutting, the patients tolerate the
procedure better than traditional
sinus surgery. Theres a lot less
pain and discomfort.
In 75 percent of the cases in
which Moorhead has utilized the
Balloon Sinuplasty, no surgery
whatsoever was required.
The next step in the
procedures evolution is to
increase the precision to the
point that a general anesthetic
wont be needed. When thats
possible, Moorhead said,
Sinuplasty will move up as a
first-resort strategy, eliminating
the need for allergy shots and
medications for many.
Ideally, of course, ridding
ourselves of the trouble-causing
allergens in our environment
would be the best plan of action.
But we probably shouldnt
hold our breath waiting for
that to happen in Houston or
anyplace else.
dale.robertson@chron.com

Monday, June 16, 2008

Health

One perfect tumble deserves another

BY LYNN COOK
HOUSTON CHRONICLE

There was a time lets call

it 1983 when I could do the
splits perfectly.
All my elementary school
pals could. We had entered
that beanpole stage and could
pretzel-twist ourselves into
practically any position.
Flash forward 25 years.
Flexibility is not my forte.
I probably should have
considered that before
signing up for a Tumbling and
Trampoline class for adults
at the Jewish Community
Center.
I can touch my toes, but if I
have to hold that position for
more than 30 seconds beads of
sweat break out on my forehead
and my hamstrings start to
scream. Thing is, I was seduced
by the trampoline part of the
course description.
Who doesnt love bouncing
on a trampoline? I hadnt been
on one in at least two decades,
but I was about to learn theres
so much more to T&T class than
jumping up and down.
The night I tried it out, I was
the only newbie in attendance.
One young woman had taken
gymnastics most of her life,
starting out in early childhood.
A man in the class had been
coming off and on for two
years. Its a great way to blow
off steam after work, he told
me.
These guys were good.
After a brief warm-up of
running short laps around
the gym, stretching and, yes,
attempting the splits, my
classmates were ready for
pikes, bounders and back
flips. Still staggered and
feeling the massive blood rush
from our warm-up headstand
something else I hadnt
attempted since third grade I
was more in the tuck-and-roll
stage.
Still, I never felt
uncomfortable. Coach Roumen
Yordanov gave me simple
moves to start out with as I
bounced down the long, low
trampoline runway. Jump,
jump, pike. Jump, jump, splits
in the air. Although the rest of
the class was doing back flips,
everybody cheered when I
managed to execute a wobbly
front handspring, head over
heels off the trampoline into a
plush, cushy mat.
Back in 1983 when I
was doing the splits on the
playground, Yordanov was a
gymnast training in Bulgaria.

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Clothes: T-shirts and
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Where: Jewish Community
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When: Wednesdays, 7:308:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 for four classes;
membership not required.

Today hes the head boys coach

for the Houston Gymnastics
Club at the JCCs main campus
in Southwest Houston. He
also teaches the T&T class for
grown-ups.

Yordanov attended a
special gymnastics school and
competed internationally,
including the 1980 Olympics in
Moscow. He again made
his countrys team for the 1984
Los Angeles games, but the
Soviet bloc boycotted the
event.
When the iron curtain finally
fell and once-flush socialist
gymnastics programs were left
without funding, Yordanov
emigrated to the U.S. Hes been
in Houston ever since.
In a year like this one when
the Olympic games feature
gymnasts, its common for kids
to want to try out their own

somersaulting, vaulting and

balancing abilities. Houston
Gymnastics Club has classes for
boys and girls of all ages and
levels of experience.
But adults get into
gymnastics, too. Thats why
Yordanov ends his once-a-week
adult tumbling and trampoline
class with 15 minutes of free
time.
Some went for coachsupervised time on other
equipment or freestyle floor
work. Some of us just wanted
one more go on the trampoline.
Jumping and attempting
handsprings and flips certainly
set my heart racing, but the

most strenuous part of the

class came at the end of the
night when I vaulted off a
trampoline into a giant pit filled
with foam squares to cushion
my fall.
It was a soft landing, but I
almost instantly felt like I was
in quicksand. Hauling myself
out of there was a workout in
itself. Aside from that indignity,
T&T was the most fun class Ive
ever taken.
Youre going to be sore
tomorrow. You need to go home
and take aspirin, Yordanov
told me. Major understatement.
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THE REVOLUTION AHEAD

WORK ON ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS
PROJECT NEARS HISTORIC END

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Type 1, or juvenile,

diabetes is the second

most prevalent chronic
disease of childhood
(after asthma).

BY TODD ACKERMAN HOUSTON CHRONICLE

$174 billion Diabetes

WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?

PREVALENCE OF
DIABETES, BY AGE
(18 AND OLDER)

Type 1 diabetes is a
condition in which the
pancreas inability
to produce insulin
commonly leads to
complications such
as blindness, kidney
failure, amputations
and heart disease.

18-29 YEARS: 0.9%

30-44 YEARS: 3.5%
45-64 YEARS: 12.8%
65+: 19.4%

WHATS NEXT
In the project under
development, a
computer algorithm
one that is still
a work in progress
would control
the delivery of
insulin so the
machine mimics
a true pancreas.
Several centers are
readying to test
early models of the
machine.

OTHER RISKS
Diabetes is associated with an increased
risk for serious complications:
It can make your risk of death from

stroke 2.8 times higher.

Some 73% of adults with diabetes

also have high blood pressure.

It accounts for 44% of cases of kidney

WHO BENEFITS

failure.

The artificial
pancreas project
could transform
treatment of the
roughly 3 million
Americans who
have Type 1
diabetes. It also is
expected to help
insulin-dependent
Type 2 diabetics.

It is blamed for more than 60% of

nontraumatic lower-limb amputations.

Men with diabetes are twice as likely
to suffer erectile dysfunction.
Sources: jdrf.org; American Diabetes Association;
lillydiabetes.com

CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT: Rob Loar, of

Kingwood, is a Type 1 diabetic. He uses a
continuous glucose monitor, which is worn like a
pager, and an insulin pump.

Sources: jdrf.org; American Diabetes Association; lillydiabetes.com

Eli Lilly & Co. introduces

Iletin, the worlds first
commercially available
insulin.

The first pancreas

transplant in a
human is performed.

The first blood

glucose meters and
insulin pumps are
developed.

1973-75

1977

1978

2005

2008

Research differentiates
Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes causes.

Battery-operated
insulin pumps are
available.

Human insulin is synthesized;

becomes commercially
available in early 1980s.

Continuous glucose
monitors are approved
for use in the U.S.

Yale researchers conduct first

pediatric trial of an artificial
pancreas prototype.

1970

1966

Kidney
transplantation
begins in diabetics.

1964

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Dr. Frederick Banting

and Charles Best
discover insulin.

An artificial pancreas long the Holy Grail

of diabetes treatment and currently under
development would combine two
existing technologies into a machine that
continuously monitors blood glucose levels
and delivers appropriate insulin doses. The
technologies are insulin pumps and the
recently approved blood glucose sensors,
which are credited with improving blood sugar
control in patients but rely on those patients to
operate them.

The number of Texans

18 and older who have
diabetes.

Sources: 2005 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor

Surveillance System; Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; Texas Department of
State Health Services, Texas Vital Statistics.

MELISSA PHILLIP :
CHRONICLE

13

AARON KOWALSKI, RESEARCH DIRECTOR AT THE

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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1921

function. It would build upon two

existing devices - insulin pumps and
continuous blood glucose monitors
- that marked big steps forward
in diabetes treatment in 1977 and
2005, respectively.
In the finished product, the
monitor will not only measure
a diabetics blood sugar level,
but signal the pump to release an
appropriate amount of insulin to
adjust the level into the normal
range, in effect mimicking a real
pancreas. A computer program,
developed based on the changes
in levels caused by human diet
and behavior, will calculate the
particular need at any given time.
The result would be the
elimination of the highs and lows
diabetics now experience.
Some 21 million Americans have

THE BASICS

1.4 million

economic cost in 2007.

Texans believed to have undiagnosed

diabetes.

Health

IT WILL IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AS

PEOPLE WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO
CONSTANTLY MONITOR THEMSELVES.

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sixth leading cause

of death in Texas,
claiming 5,426 lives in
2004.

409,839 The number of

esearchers are edging closer to a high-tech system that would

automatically regulate diabetics blood sugar and rid them of their
daily burden of pricking their fingers and injecting insulin.
The system, a so-called artificial pancreas, has been a Holy
Grail of diabetes treatment for decades, a bridge to the day when
a cure is finally found. It would mostly benefit Type 1 diabetics, those
whose bodies have stopped making insulin, but also those Type 2
diabetics who require insulin shots.
The artificial pancreas will
revolutionize diabetes treatment,
said Aaron Kowalski, a research
director at the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation, the projects big
sponsor It will significantly lower
or eliminate the risk of complications
such as blindness, kidney failure, heart
disease. And it will improve quality
of life as people will no longer have to
constantly monitor themselves.
The system already is in trials
at centers in the United States and
internationally. But researchers say
itll likely be another five or so years,
as component parts are improved and
consolidated into a single package,
before the realized vision is ready to hit
the market.
It wouldnt be a traditional
replacement organ. Rather than
physically resemble a pancreas and fit
near it, it would mostly rest outside
the body and strive only to duplicate

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Diabetes: Beware this

Silent Disease

runs in my family.
Q: Diabetes
Im 37. What symptoms

a more mature
age, the pancreas
is initially able to
should I watch for?
produce insulin,
but the bodys
Characterized by high
cells dont use
levels of sugar in the blood,
the glucose
diabetes is a dangerous and
DENNIS
properly, causing
destructive disease, says
FERRER, M.D.
metabolic
Dennis Ferrer, M.D., a
problems
board-certified endocrinologist at
including blackouts. Type 2
Kelsey-Seybold Clinics Spring
diabetes is usually preventable.
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Obesity, for example, increases
who will also see patients at
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Symptoms of maturity-onset
Diabetes starts as a silent
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Dr. Ferrer, who sees 25 to 30
nighttime urination.
diabetic patients per week. It
The good news is that
mainly attacks the small blood
Type 2 is sometimes managed
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without medication, Dr. Ferrer
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complications - conscientious
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fingers four to 10 times a day to
test their levels.
Studies have found that even
patients who measure their
glucose as much as nine times a
day spent less than 30 percent
of the day in the normal range.
In that context, the Food
and Drug Administrations
recent approval of continuous
monitors was a breakthrough.
The monitor, worn like a pager
and connected to a sensor
placed just under the skin, tells
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delivered at different times

and in different circumstances
need to be improved, though
researchers say that shouldnt
be an easy problem to solve.
Skeptics complain that they
have been hearing about an
artificial pancreas since the
mid-1970s, when prototypes
were refrigerator sized and
hospital based. More than 30
years later, hoping instead for a
biological cure, they argue its
still just a lot of hype.
More specifically, they
warn about the inevitability
of mechanical failure, which
could cause catastrophe; the
burden of carrying around even
more technology; and price tags
figure to be prohibitive.
Researchers respond that
they are working on back-up
systems in case of mechanical
failure, that later-generation
models of the artificial pancreas
likely would be wholly under
the skin and that insurers
will embrace it because it will
dramatically reduce the $100
billion annually on diabetesrelated medical care.
Its important to remember
that an artificial pancreas
wont be a cure, said Dr.
Philip Orlander, head of
endocrinology at the University
of Texas Medical School at
Houston. Itll still require
doctors visits and monitoring.
But it would be a major
improvement.
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Toss the razors and wax and go hairless

BY KIM MORGAN
FOR THE CHRONICLE

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SAFE REMOVAL: Nancy Holmes

uses a laser to remove leg hair.

Sondra Rosenthal hasnt

shaved or waxed in years, but
its not because shes fond of
the au naturel look, especially
during summer.
Its just that now, instead
of tweezing, plucking, shaving
or waxing, she has opted
for permanent hair removal
using electrolysis and laser
treatments.
It took years to have
my underarms done by
electrolysis, said Rosenthal,
56. I had the laser on my legs
and one, two, three ... the hairs
were gone. There are still some
blonde hairs left, though.
Thats because the laser

used for hair removal isnt able

to target those lighter colored
strands, said Nancy Holmes,
owner of Hair Removal of
Houston and Hair Removal of
Katy.
While electrolysis has been
around for more than 100
years, she said, laser wasnt
approved by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration until 1998
but they label it as permanent
hair reduction as opposed to
removal.
The laser does not recognize
non-pigmented or light colored
hair, so it reduces the amount
of hairs by only the dark
pigmented ones, Holmes said.
So far there is nothing in the
light-based laser world that will
do it. Electrolysis is still the only

way to remove blonde, white or

grey hairs.
Holmes said the laser is only
interested in the color of the
hair below the skin, so if youve
chemically treated your hair,
you might still be a candidate
for laser. But laser hair removal
works best on people with dark
hair and light skin.
For the rest of us, Holmes
recommends both laser and
electrolysis for the best results.
Is it safe?
According to Holmes,
youre more likely to get hurt
using your curling iron than
undergoing laser treatment. She
said that less than 1 percent of
people undergoing laser hair
removal suffer injuries.
Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, a

BIG LOSER.

surgeon at Memorial Hermann

Northwest Hospital, said
permanent hair removal
methods have improved
significantly since the
development of lasers in the
1980s.
But things can still go
wrong.
The follicle is heated to the
point of destruction, Chilukuri
said. Problems arise when
this heat is dissipated to the
surrounding skin. If the heat
dissipation is not properly
controlled, the skin becomes
either hyper-pigmented
(darker) or hypo-pigmented
(lighter). If the laser is used
at the improper energy level,
there can be permanent
discoloration.
Chilukuri said thermal
burns can also occur, looking
like a sunburn or oven burn and
can result in scarring.
Electrolysis comes with
similar risks, she said.
People should seek a skilled
provider who understands
the risks involved with hair
removal procedures and know
how to treat complications,
Chilukuri said.
If you do take that step to a
hairless face, neck, chest, back,
armpits, legs or bikini line, you
will want to know: Does it hurt?
There is a nominal amount
of pain involved in any hair
removal, but most people
tolerate it well, said Holmes.

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Taking medicine? Watch

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READ THE LABELS: Heidi Bragg, a pharmacist and University of

Houston professor, says certain foods and drugs shouldnt mix - such as
grapefruit and Lipitor.

DID YOU KNOW?

Thyroid medicines should be taken first thing in the morning

and without other medicines. It should never be taken with

iron, which will not allow the synthetic thyroid to be absorbed.
If a person battling cholesterol regularly drinks grapefruit
juice and does not want to alter his/her diet, the patient and
doctor should discuss decreasing the dose of a statin drug such
as Lipitor or discontinuing the drug. Grapefruit consumption
causes a longer-lasting alteration in the liver enzymes.
Aspirin could cause problems for people taking the bloodthinner Coumadin.
Crestor, a relatively new cholesterol-fighting drug, when
combined with niacin, a B vitamin, can cause moderate to
severe muscle problems.
Sources: Heidi Bragg, drugs.com and Center for Food and Drug Interaction

The profession has come

a long way, Bragg said. We
are required to concentrate on
medicines, so we have a lot of
information about medications
and reactions.
Using only one pharmacy
minimizes the chances of
drug interactions by keeping
all medication records at one
location.
Bragg recommends Vial of
Life, a nonprofit program that
provides a complete picture of all
the medicines a patient is taking.
The list of medications is put in
a medicine bottle which is then
stored in a home refrigerator or

in an automobile for easy access

in an emergency.
The Web site vialoflife.com
provides a printable guide for
listing medications and a sticker
to post in a vehicle or refrigerator
door. Bragg said area emergency
medical officials have been
trained to look for the sticker
when they enter the home of an
elderly patient.
Another site, drugs.com,
offers a drug interaction checker
where you can provide the name
of a drug to see how it interacts
with other medicines you take.
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Houston

A prescription drug when

taken correctly can save a life,
destroy an infection or minimize
pain. But without knowing how
and when to take it, the medicine
can do more harm than good.
Heidi Bragg, a pharmacist
and University of Houston
School of Pharmacy professor,
said that many times patients
dont provide doctors all the
information needed to properly
prescribe drugs.
A lot of people assume that if
you are taking over-the-counter
medication, it doesnt count,
Bragg said. But doctors need to
have the whole picture, not just
what else you have a prescription
for, but what vitamins and herbs
and non-prescription drugs you
are taking.
For example, the herb St.
Johns Wort grabbed headlines
a few years ago as a natural
antidepressant. What many
people didnt know, Bragg said, is
that St. Johns Wort could not be
taken with Vioxx, a popular antiinflammatory that was taken
off the market in 2004. The
serotonin levels were dangerous
for some, Bragg said.
Bragg recommends two
actions to help take control of
your own health: keep a list of
every prescription, supplement
and over-the-counter medicine
you take, and use one pharmacy
to fill all your prescriptions.
The pharmacy professor said
drug interactions are especially
significant for elderly patients
who often take more medicines.
Bragg said she met with one
woman who took four synthetic
thyroid medications at one
time all prescribed by different
doctors, all different dosages and
all filled at different pharmacies.
She could have died, Bragg
said.
People need to be more
pro-active about their health
care. But that is a lot of
information.
That is where a pharmacist
can step in. Bragg said people
need to get to know the
pharmacist where they get
their prescriptions filled. If the
pharmacist doesnt have time
to visit with a customer when
he/she brings a prescription in
to be filled, the customer should
make an appointment so the
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145
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IN 30 YEARS.

123
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HOW SHE DID IT
Marie Rockwood was a
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treatments had caused
her to gain weight. As
a Christian she felt she
needed to treat her body as a
temple so she decided to clean
up her diet and hire a personal
trainer. She eliminated
processed diet as well as
sweets and sodas. She focuses
on lean meats, fruits and
vegetables. In a year she
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inches.
The Katy woman started her
exercise regimen using weight
machines with very low
weights. Cardio was difficult
because she hadnt exercised
since she was in high school.
Her trainer coached her into
heavier weights and longer
cardio workouts, telling her
she could accomplish anything
she set her mind to.
She maintains her fitness
level with three hour-and20-minute workouts, each
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1 Hire a trainer. Professional help

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3 Pay more attention to fruits and

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healthy calories.

Do you have a weight loss story to tell? Send details

and before-after photos of yourself to diane.cowen@
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Chronicle, 801 Texas Ave., 9th floor, Houston, TX 77002.

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lease. Need 6 Hunters.
$1200 and up
$6K per gun. 210-394-7244
Call 281-451-2533
Managed Deer Hunting, Web #22903395
four wheeling, camping,
Oxbow Lakes, River FrontNewfoundland pups
age, Newton County, $600
AKC Champ lines
per year. 409.767.4268
gentle giants, health
guar. Delivery avail.
$1000 and up
Call 281-451-2533
Web #22941007
Mule deer, Van Horn,
10K acs, 7 days, $1000/
gun. Ric, 432-283-2299
Biggest dove, corn field
in Sabinal/Pearsall
Day Hunt 210-844-7036

86 Four Winns, garaged

kept, 1 owner, $2700, 281731-2220, 713-677-0176
Web #22926107
97 Sea Doo/Bombardier
MITSUBISHI
Whitewing Dove, Coutulla
Challenger 1800. 18 ft
Housing + Hunting, ac,
03 Mitsu Galant ES, silver, $5,800 neg. 936-329-4308
pool $495 713-539-9340
4dr, 62k, fully loaded,
Web #22927541
auto, mich tires, exc
FARM ANIMALS
cond. $6500 832.287.9875
BOATS
Web #22909597
FISHING
Display Ad Name:
06 Grady White 23 ft. BULLS, BULLS, BULLS
TRUCKS
jobcmpx104
walk around, 250 Yamaha Santa Gertrudis ready for
PICKUPS x104head
engine, GPS, radar, fish service. $1650-$3000. Can
finder, radio, 2 fuel tanks. deliver. 281-797-5715
DODGE
Very low hours, like new. 100 CROSSBRED COWS
With approx. 35 Calves,
98 Dodge 1/2 ton 6th cyl- $52,000 281-648-3425
inder, 4spd, big wheels, 95 23 Rinker like new, Balance longbred. 45
108K, $5300, 713.517.9012 never in salt water, 454, good Brangus Cows w/
approx 12 Calves, balance
Web #22894005
$8500 obo 281.798.7391
longbred. Cows are 3-6
01 Dodge Ram 3500 Cumyr.old & very gentle. 30 - 3
mings SLT 5spd, 94k mi, MOTORCYCLES
yr. old Crossbred Cows
$10,495 936-522-7591
MINIBIKES
w/approx 12 Calves, balFORD
98 Goldwing 36k, excel- ance longbred. 35 Choice
lent condition w/extras. Brangus Heifers & 25
05 Ford F150XLT Reg cab $9,000 firm. Gulf cart Braford Heiford, exposed
Black Step side pw, pl, cd, $4,300. 281-744-6532
to black bulls
43K $12,995 979.200.1618
361.368-9005, 361.442.6132
Web #22904021
Web #22912341
Web #22911117
96 F350 XLT 7.3, Ext Cab, 01 Suzuki Velucia 800,
Registered Black Antravel time pkg, mint cnd good cond, extras,
gus Bulls, start $1600.
180K $5000 713-302-7231
$3000. 713-882-5212
Alvin area 281.216.2705

Pom Pups, AKC, small

toys & T-cups, $500-$600.
281-331-0695 281-954-1722
Web #22946721
Pug Puppies AKC, love for
sale, 6wk black, $450-600,
281.592.7172/936.661.6159
Web #22923347
Welsh Corgi 2yr old Reg.
female needs good home.
Current on shots/Spaded.
Please call 832-385-5066
Web #22892617
Yorkies, AKC, M/F, s/w
$350-800 832.618.7919
hlth guar, adult poodle
Web #22918743

HORSES

FARM

MULES

EQUIPMENT

02 Kuhn hay cutter 9 2"

cut, $3100. Double V hay
rake $1500. Hay pedder
13 6" $950. 832-465-5751

Black or Red AQHA

Gentle cow horses.
$500-1200, 903-738-6962
Web #22939243

JANITORIAL

FISH

SUPPLIES

Truck mount steam carpet cleaning, $7995 ready

to go! 281-531-9810

FREE FISH
FOR POND AND LAKE
STOCKING ONE WEEK
ONLY LET US TURN
YOUR
POND OR LAKE INTO A
TROPHY FISHING HOLE
WITH 10"-12"-14"-16"
AND LARGER SIZE FISH.
WE CAN STOCK TODAY
AND YOULL BE FISHING
TOMORROW. MAY IS
THE VERY BEST MONTH
OF THE YEAR TO
STOCK.
AS WE PREPARE
FOR OUR SPRING
SPAWNING SEASON,
WE FIND THAT WE
HAVE
5 TO 6 MILLION LARGE
FISH IN OUR HOLDING
PONDS THAT MUST BE
PLACE SOMEWHERE,
SOMEHOW, IN ORDER
TO MAKE ROOM FOR
OUR SPRING SPAWN
YOU MAY PICK AND
CHOOSE FROM CHANNEL, CATFISH, BASS,
BLACK CRAPPIE,
HYBRID BLUEGILL,
COPPERNOSE BLUEGILL
AND REDEAR. TIME IS
OF THE ESSENCE SO
CALL TODAY.
HELP US..... AND HELP
YOURSELF. ALL FISH
DELIVERED DIRECT TO
YOUR POND OR LAKE
FROM OUR ARKANSAS
HATCHERY....
ABSOLUTELY NO DELIVERY CHARGE.
PHONE
501.760.3030
501.538.0065

JEWELRY
& GEMS

Mens Rolex, S&G, Date

Just, like new, warr $2650
281.831.3802; 281-444-3938

MEDICAL
SUPPLIES

Jazzy Motorized Chair

Orig. $7k Used Only 3mo.
$2,500 Neg. 281-242-1541
Web #22937741

MISCELLANEOUS

$89/mo. Phone system w/

8 lines & 10 phones. Warr.
$1,000. Sales 713-928-6828

ORGANS
Schiller baby grand piano. Good cond. $1,000.
Galveston 409-974-0123

PROFESSIONAL
Houston Base Medical
Office is looking for Supervising Position for
one of its Offices. The
positions are MD, DO,
PA. PT and FT available.
Email resume to:
houstonmedical
center@yahoo.com

Yorkies AKC $600-up. M/F,

S/W, fancy. Also tiny toys
Tomball, Tx 281.356.7150
Yorkies AKC $600-up. M/F, CONCRETE
S/W, fancy, Tomball, Tx & BRICKS
281-356-7150 713-818-3422
Yorkies, Tiny, bear faces.
All types of flat
M/F, 6 wks old, AKC reg. concrete work. Parking
GMC
$950-$1200. 713-623-1893
MOTORCYCLES
lots, driveways, patios,
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 ex- ATVS/REPAIR/SERVICE
DOGS
& break outs, etc.
Yorkshire Terrier AKC all
tra cab, Z71,4x4,v8,100k
Call 281.458.1056
shots, 1male $425 1female
$10K, 281.997.6978
03 Harley Davison Cus$650 Small 620-546-5520
Web #22909155
tom XL 883, 100th Ann. 8k, Amazing Siberian Hus- Web #22923785
kies, 9 wks, s/w, ready to
$6,999. 281-226-3948
Display Ad Name:
PROFESSIONAL
go, $375. . 713-454-4914
TRUCKS
jobcmpx106
SERVICES
HAY/FEED
HEAVY DUTY
RVS
x106head
GRAIN
Blue
Heelers
AKC,
swd,
MOTOR HOMES
Caregiver
services for
short & stocky, $250NISSAN
elderly. 7 Years exp. with
Hay Sale Round and
97 Winnebago Adventure $500. 936-499-3715
references.
281-256-0681
32 44k mi. Pristine cond. Web #22922651
Square. 936-870-5049
2000 Nissan UD 1400, Roadmaster towbar
Highly Fertilized Coastal
16 box, auto, ac, 145K $24,500 936-522-7167
Boston Terrier AKC pups, Hay. To be cut on May
ANTIQUES
$12,400. 832-368-4526
$200-$350. 936-897-2319 30th. Between Bellville &
& COLLECTIBLES
bostonsandpugs.com
RVS
Chapell
Hill.
281.802.200
Display Ad Name:
Web #22890139
TRAVEL TRAILERS/CAMPERS
Barber
Chair and
3 or 979.826.8979
SPORT
jobcmpx108
2 Chair Back Bar $2500.
UTILITY VEHICLES
05 Explorer 26 Travel Trlr Bullmastiff Pups, Ch bldx108head
Call
281-224-3907
lines, 6 wks, M&F, $800- HORSES
slps 8, loaded $9950,
Web #22912173
CADILLAC
281-394-2359 713-826-8308 $1000. Ch on premises MULES
713-539-6752
Color Color Color
03 Cadillac Escalade, 02 Jayco Eagle 5th Web #22946971
COMING SOON
Registered Appaloosas Antique Bottle AdverDVD, Champagne, 93K, wheel 28ft super slide English Bull Dog AKC
100K wrnty. Exc cond. awning, many options pups. S/W, 3F, $1600 ea. wingling/yearlings, Cow tising Collectible Show
horse bred with height/
$14,900. 713-819-4077
Saturday, June 21st
must see to appreci- 512-775-8876
muscle. Lots of ground
Web #22893585
Marriott Houston
ate. non smoker asking Golden Retrievers AKC,
work. 903-738-6962
Hobby (713) 862-1690
$8950
obo
713-259-2128
6wks,
vet
check,
2
males,
CHEVROLET
Web #22939241
$450 Call 409-594-5278
05 Chevrolet Suburban
Web #22896393
Z71, 2WD, loaded, nav sys. 07 Terry 5th wheel, su- Jack Russell pups, 6wk,
per slide 28ft, hardside,
41k mi $20k 281.782.6299
awning, like new, many champ bld, $150-175 cash,
Web #22916961
options, must sell ask- 281.399.9659/713.206.3723
01 Chevrolet Suburban,
ing $16,500 832.771.4656 Web #22917979
LT. White exterior with
My name is Rev. Father
Tan leather interior. SunPeter Colins. I have 2
roof, dual DVD players, RVS
English Bulldogs.1 male &
$6800 281-997-9560
RENTALS
1 Female. I would like to
Web #22916963
40 Newmar Dutchstar LK give out my pups. If
NEW, diesel pusher, w/d, interested kindly get
INFINITI
wood floors, satellite, back to me by email.
04 Infiniti FX35, AWD, 10k, $1500/wk 936-522-7499
rev_petercolins11@
gray, auto, sport-touring
yahoo.com
pkg, ext warr, 1 owner. HUNTING
My name is Rev. Father
$26,800 832-287-9875
Peter Collins. I have 2
FISHING
Web #22909599
English Bulldogs. 1 male &
WHENEVER
YOU
ARE Deep Sea Fishing Free- 1 Female. I would like to
give out my pups. If
READY to place your clas- port, 2 private charters
interested kindly get
sified ad, get the best pro- 1-6 pssgr. 800-460-1312
fessional assistance. Call Dimmitt Co. hunting lease back to me by email.
Chronicle Classifieds 713- 230 acs, 2 guns $3,500/ea. rev_petercolins11@
yahoo.com
224-6868.
Good deer. 832-434-0522

UNITED STATES
PROBATION OFFICER
The U.S. Probation Office,
Southern
District
of
Texas, is seeking probation officer candidates for
its offices in Brownsville,
Corpus Christi, Houston,
Laredo
and
McAllen,
Texas. Starting salary
range:
$37,524-$61,336,
depending on qualifications. Bachelors degree
required. 2 years specialized experience preferred
in probation/parole field.
Computer skills in Word
Perfect 9 and bilingual
Spanish skills are also
preferred.
A full copy of the job announcement and application instructions are at
www.txs.uscourts.gov.
Completed applications
should be received by the
U.S. District Clerks Office,
P.O. Box 61010, ATTN: Human Resources, Houston,
Texas 77208, by June 13,
2008. The most suitable
applicants will be invited
for testing and possibly
an interview, at their own
expense.

PROFESSIONAL
Health Safety
Environmental
Manager
Katy Texas
Offshore Joint Services
the premier name in
pipeline field joint protective coatings worldwide is seeking a HSE
manager with at least
five years experience,
preferably in the oil
and gas or construction industry.
Responsibilities would
include but not limited
to:
KMaintain Health Safety and Environmental
procedures to insure
compliance with customers requirements
and governing bodies
i.e. OSHA, ANSI, EPA
etc.
KDevelops and implements training programs regarding coating application, employee safety proced
ures, accident prevention, and emergency
response plans.
KInvestigates and analyzes all accidents and
writes reports of findings.
KCoordinates and authorizes medical treatment and drug testing
for all employees including on the job injuries and accidents.
KCoordinates internal
and external environmental issues.
KConducts and chairs
employee safety meetings as well as on site
safety inspections at
various work sites. (International travel may
be required.)
Qualifications:
KA Bachelors Degree
in related field
KA minimum of five
years of closely related
experience in an industrial safety position.
KMust be thoroughly
familiar with state and
federal
regulations
concerning all aspects
of health, safety, and
environmental.
KProficient in computer
software
included but not limited
to Microsoft programs
etc.
KStrong communication skills both oral and
written.
Send Resumes in
Word format to
jobs@ojs.com

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Chronicle Classifieds. Big
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PROFESSIONAL
Director of Ecological
Services for a rapidly
growing consulting company. Will oversee all departments providing ecological services for Plateau Land & Wildlife
clients. Exp. in management & adv. deg. in applicable biological science.
For details visit:
www.plateauwildlife.com
The City of New Braunfels
is accepting applications
for
Firefighter
until
5:00pm on 5/30/08. Complete posted details, requirements
suitability
factors, and exam information is available on
City website
www.nbtexas.org.
Firefighter Employment
Application (Civil Service)
Packet, or at Municipal
Bldg, 424 S. Castell Ave.,
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MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS

VTI Transport
(VTITransport.com)
currently seeks a
Logistics Business
Development Manager
for the Houston, TX
region. LIGHT TRAVEL
REQUIRED. Bachelors
degree in business administration, marketing, Logistics, or related field, as well as 5
10 years as Business
Development
Manager, Sales Manager,
Outside Sales or related experience. Email cover letter including salary requirements, and current resume to: MLandreth@
VTITransport.com

INFORMATION
SYSTEMS

United States Courts

Houston, Texas
K ASSISTANT SYSTEMS
MANAGER
K PROGRAMMER
Visit the courts
web site:
www.txs.uscourts.gov
for posting overview,
qualifications, salary
range and information
regarding the
application process.
If unable to access the
web site, please
contact the Human
Resources Department
at 713-250-5508 or
e-mail: employment@
txs.uscourts.gov

ENGINEERING
/TECHNICAL

Car Audio and Video Installers needed. Experienced. Call 619-820-3356

ask for Ali
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From dance to theatre, music to film,

visual arts to opera, Fresh Arts is your
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ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

/TECHNICAL

/TECHNICAL

Industrial Design
& Construction Inc.
Houston TX office:
has a need for

GENERAL
SUPERINTENDENTS
for industrial construction projects in the
Greater Houston Area
and TX Gulf Coast Area,
Also, Supervisors and
General Foreman for
piping, structural, and
civil disciplines.
Please submit resume
by email to:
jcausey@i-d-cinc.com
or fax to 281-286-6203
OPERATIONS ENGINEER
Petroleum
Engineer
Operations/Completions/Drilling IMMEDIATE NEED for an experienced Operations Engineer to work for a
Private Oil & Gas Company, well established
for over 30+ years, position requires a BS degree Petroleum Engineering. The successful candidate will have
over 5 to 10 years of
Production, work-over,
completion, and drilling
experience
to
complement/work
within our Operational
Department in Denver,
Colorado, some reservoir experience would
be a plus. Candidate
will also work with permitting for drilling rigs,
develop and maintain
rig schedules, prepare
AFEs, and successfully
work with the geological, land, and accounting departments. Company operates in 9
western states with
non-operated interests
in 16+ western states.
Proven field management expertise with
strong computer skills
are required, a detailed
individual with multioperational/project
ability is required for
this position that will
involve less than 15%
travel. Attractive compensation with salary
that is comparable
with experience and
excellent employment
benefits including paid
holidays,
vacation,
401K savings plan, and
health insurance, we
are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please
apply with resume including salary history
and a description of
your recent experience
and achievements.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
22910593@chronjob.com
Overhead Crane Mfg.
seeking candidate with
BSEE, BSME, BSCE or
extensive engineering
background in Bridge
Crane Manufacturing.
Candidate must have
computer literacy and
proficiency in CAD, be
team oriented w/good
communication skills
and the ability to multitask. Excellent wages,
benefits, 401k, and
opportunity for growth
Qualified Candidates
may submit resume to:
hr@proserv
anchor.com
Fax to: 281-847-5768 or
Mail to: PO Box 670965,
Houston, Tx. 77267
WHENEVER
YOU
ARE
READY to place your classified ad, get the best professional assistance. Call
Chronicle Classifieds 713224-6868.

SALES

Sonangol USA Company

CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES

MARINE TECHNICAL
ADVISOR

A leader in the
Automotive
Distribution Industry
is seeking individuals
that
are
customer
service driven, sales
oriented, self starters,
and want a rewarding
career.
Now Hiring!
Employment
Opportunities:
K Outside Sales
Outside Sales and cold
calling exp required.
K Inside Sales
Retail Sales exp is
required, Auto Parts
inside sales exp is
preferred.
K Store Managers
Store Management exp
required, Auto Parts
Store Management exp
preferred.
Great Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision,
401K, Paid Vacations,
Paid Holidays,
Personal Days,
Advancement
opportunies, Much
More
NAPA AUTO PARTS
Submit resume @
gary_walding@
genpt.com
or call 281-820-7243.
Drug Test and
Background check
required
EOE

Sonangol USA Co. provides shipping services to Sonangol E.P.

and requires a Technical Advisor for its suezmax tanker fleet. Position is located in Houston reporting to the
Executive Vice President and will provide
expertise to the technical department on all
technical,
safety,
maintenance,
drydocking, budgets and
related issues, including oversight of thirdparty ship managers.
Candidate must have
served as a Chief Engineer on tankers for a
minimum of five years,
worked ashore as a
technical superintendent for at least two
years and be eligible
for long-term U.S. employment. Some domestic and international travel required.
International
and
crude tanker experience preferred. Resumes
should
be
emailed to:
SonShipResume@
sonangol-usa.com
or sent to
Sonangol USA Co.
1177 Enclave Parkway
Suite 200
Houston,Texas 77077
Attn: Shipping
Department Resume.

FINANCIAL

SALES
Bilingual
Advertising
Sales Reps wanted. Base
+ Commision + Bonuses.
20 Yrs Co. 713-596-5854
OUTSIDE TIRE SALES
Aggressive person, Will
train. HS diploma. Tires
International 713.228.0234
Sales, sal + commission, $50-$100K/yr. 1 yr
sales
exp
needed.
Flooring. 281-435-4346
Regional Home Builder
Seeking a Marketing
and Internet Sales
Coordinator. Required
Skills: Excellent phone
communication,
Microsoft Office &
Photo Shop.
Excellent Benefits
Send resumes to
Adriana.Capristo
@portraitHomes.com
Equal Opportunity
Employer

Comm Trucking Underwriter needed: AL, Phy

Dam. Cargo. Salary
based on exp. Relocate
to Austin, Tx req. Email
resume/salary to:
iuiaustin@msn.com

Job Fairs
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K Tuesday, June 17
Hilton Garden Inn
7979 Willow Chase
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Houston, TX 77070
12am - 5pm
832.912.1000
K Wednesday, June 18
Houston Hobby Airport
Marriott
9100 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77017
12am - 5pm
713.943.7979
Were looking for dedicated, enthusiastic
K Store Managers
K Assistant Managers
K Retail Sales Reps.
K Retail Customer
Support Reps.
A college degree or
two years experience
is preferred for the
above positions.
We offer comprehensive benefits and a
total rewards package
that reflect our standing in the industry.
If youre not able to
attend in person,
please complete our
online application at:
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OFFICE

CRAFTS-SKILLS

APARTMENT

CLERICAL

TRADES

PERSONNEL

LEGAL SECRETARY
SW area collections law
firm seeking individual
with civil litigation experience. Send resumes to:
gknight@
hullandassoc.com

OFFICE

NIGHT CLERK
SW AREA,NIGHT SHIFT
COMPUTER SKILLS
A/C Co. Heights K Asst. DRUG SCREEN &
DispatcherK A/R Billing BACKGROUND CHECK
Clerk. Salary DOE benAPPLY M-F 8-4
efits, nonsmoking off.
SUNDOWN AUTO
55wpm HVAC, Excel,
STORAGE
Word, 5yrs exp. req.
4121 OSAGE
Fax 713.862.6771
713-783-0323
Clerical Plus. Must enjoy Triumph Hospital Director
needs Personal Asst. for
multi-tasking, strong
computer, math & gram- basic office tasks, errand
mar. Attention to detail. running, light computer
work, training provided.
Customer/Sales liaison.
South Houston area. Fax $30K Send resume to:
projobs@email.com
Resume 713-946-1836
CLERICAL

Customer Service, FT
bilingual. Weekdays
with some weekends
possible. Heavy-duty
phones, MS Office
required. 2 years
customer service exp.
preferred.
Please fax resume to
713.861.8990
Legal Secretary Bi-ling,
3+ yrs exp. SE loc. Send
resume & salary req to
houlegal@aol.com
LEGAL SECRETARY/
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Midtown litigation
boutique seeks Legal
Assistant/Legal Secretary with 5+ yrs civil lit
experience for partner.
WORD exp. reqd. Non
Smoker. Great benefits
Imanage exp. a +.
22901291@chronjob.com

Sonangol USA is
an Equal Opportunity
Employer

HKG DUTY FREE

is looking for a
CONTROLLER
K5+ yrs Pub. Acct. exp.
KRetail Sector exp.
KSupervisory exp.
KBBA or higher in Acct.
Payroll Clerk
K3+ yrs exp.
KTimeForce Sys. exp.
KRetail Sector exp.
KSupervisory exp.
Accts. Payable Clerk
K3+ yrs exp.
KCPA firm exp.
KRetail Sector exp.
KBilingual preferred
Email resume to:
resumes@hkgdf.com
or please mail resume to:
VP HR
2500 West Loop South
STE 455
Houston, Texas 77027

INSURANCE

Office Help Spring Branch

area. Must have good
communication/clerical
skills. Apply in person @
1748 Crestdale, 77080.

Sonangol USA Company

MARINE PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Sonangol USA Co.
provides shipping
services to its parent
companys tanker fleet
and requires a Marine
Personnel Administrative Assistant.
Position is located in
Houston reporting to
the Personnel Manager
with responsibility for
maintaining manning
program, travel arrangements, organizing and filing seamans
documents and certificates, and general
administrative duties.
Candidate must have
marine personnel
experience including
competency on manning software, proficiency in MS Word,
Excel and PowerPoint
and be eligible for
long-term U.S. employment. Portuguese
language skills helpful.
Some domestic and
international travel
required.
Resumes should be
emailed to
SonShipResume@
sonangol-usa.com
or sent to Sonangol
USA Co., 1177 Enclave
Parkway, Suite 200,
Houston, Texas 77077,
Attn: Shipping
Department Resume.
Sonangol USA is
an Equal Opportunity
Employer

ENERGY
INDUSTRY

Quality Assurance
Personnel
Must have Home Health
Exp. Medical background
& knowledge of Kinnser
Software A+. Fax resume
to 713-779-7766

CRAFTS-SKILLS
TRADES

AC Commercial Sheetmetal Installers.

Also need AC/HVACR
Commercial
Service
Techs. Good benefits.
Call 281-590-1922
A/C Service Techs/
Installer. KW/Humbl.
2 yrs exp. EPA Cert.
Drug Free. Vac/Hol.
Med.Train. Perform
pay. Fax 281.548.0679
AC Technician, qualified
sub-contractor.
Must have own truck
and tools, must have
experience in home
warranty. 50% commission. 281-599-7544
AC Technician. Top
pay, commission, benefits & truck. Humble
Tx. Call 281.446.4272 or
Fax 281.446.7190
A/C Tech w/3-5 yrs. exp.
Comm. & Res. Hiring Now,
background & drug test,
M-F, 8-4, Call 713-680-3274
ATTENTION:
Positions open for dependable, team players
to Install vinyl graphics.
Must be able to travel,
work weekends and overtime. A valid TDL is required. Experience a plus
but will train the right
person. Also looking for
Fabricators, Shop helpers
& Trainees. Medical &
Dental Insurance, 401K
plan available. Northwest
Area. Call between 1-5pm
713-690-9999 or fax 713690-7676.
Auto State Inspector /
Lube Tech. Up to $750
wk. Commission and
benefits. 281-895-7500

ALARM INSTALLERS
Experience & License
Reqd, Top Pay and
Sign On Bonus.
1.866.765.8555

Angleton/Lake Jackson, Maintenance/

Make Ready, A/C a
plus. Must have own
tools. Pleasse fax
resume to 979-265-9472

Auto Service Manager

for NW Houston loc.
Must have experience.
Top pay/Benefits. Fax
resume 832-494-1976
Call 713-817-1673

Immediate Positions
Available. All Apt jobs,
Leasing and Maintenance. Top Pay! Exp a
plus. Call 832-242-6800

Electrician, Journeyman and Apprentice

Commercial work in
Sugarland 281.242.2561

Maint/Make Ready for

large Apt complex.
Must be AC certified.
Apply in person.
14913 Richmond Ave.

Expd Traffic Tech for

Local Traffic Signal
Contractor. Great pay,
exc benefits, safety
performance
incentive. Oppty for advance
& bonus. 713-292-7501

HOTEL-MOTEL

HEALTHCARE
Dental Asst Expd Only
SW General Practice
Grt Pay/Gas Allowance
Fax 281-980-1750
Dental Asst & Front
Desk needed. Fun office. Must be Spanish
Bilingual. 281-235-4761
Dental Front Office
High quality
Downtown Practice
4 1/2 day week.
Dental Exp &
Cust Svc a must;
Call 713-655-1633
Dental Office Mgr.
needed for a Gen/Cosmetic offc NW/Cypress
area, Eaglesoft a +, FT,
Bonus. Fax Resume:
832-717-3003

Hotel Desk Clerk, Bilingual. Franchise experience 713-688-4888

Fax resume 713-688-7422 Dental Ortho Front Office,
Humble area, experience
HVAC TECH WANTED
a plus. Fax resume
Valid drivers license, drug RESTAURANTS
281-446-5608
test req. Call 713-937-4010 CLUBS
Local Fire Sprinkler
Contractor looking for
Experienced Designer.
Must be NICET level 3
or higher in
sprinkler design.
832-467-1224 ext 24
Machine Shop Inspector/
Expd. 401K, Ins. Day Shift.
BGS Industries Call 281970-4118 Fax 281-970-4457
Operator, Plumbing/util.
Co. needs expd Backhoe
& Trackhoe Operators.
Health, dental, life, 401K.
Great pay. 713-644-4005
Plumbers & Helpers.
Commercial exp. a
plus. 28 yr old Co.
Top Pay & Great
Benefits (281) 485-7993
Plumber. Top pay for
restaurant service
plumber. License
required. 713.827.7727
Roof foreman wanted.
Must be experienced in
all types of roof systems including single
ply TPO. Must be able
to diagnose and complete repairs and run
crew. Must have valid
DL and insurance. Pay
depends on experience. Send resume to
kellie@roofroofer.com
or call 281-350-1259

Gourmet Catering Co.

needs
experienced
Sous Chef/Line Cook/
Wait Staff. Fax resume
713-790-0044
lemondevents.com

Lennys Sub Shop

Lennys Sub Shops
= Explosive Growth
Lennys Sub Shop is a
Philadelphia style Sub
Shop,
specializing
in
fresh sliced Delicious
Subs"
and
authentic
"Philly
Cheesesteaks"
since 1979!
We have opened 25 Lennys Sub Shops in the
Greater Houston area
over the past 20 months.
We will continue to open
shops at a rate of 1 per
month over the next 5
years.
We are currently looking
for experienced Operating Partners to help us
grow the market.

If you have 5 years of Restaurant Management experience, and are looking

for an opportunity to own
a share of your own Sub
Shop, immediately fax
your resume to 936-4418038, to the attention of
Tom Clatterbuck, or email your resume to:
Structural Steel Iron
tclatterbuck@
Workers w/tools & weld- lennyssubshop.com
ing exp. Plenty of hours.
Pay based on skill.
We have opportunities
713-614-1206
throughout the following
Superintendent Needed. counties: Montgomery,
$2.8 Mil. Church renov. Harris, Fort Bend, BrazoNorth Houston. Start im- ria and Galveston.
mediately. Must be experienced, aggressive and HEALTHCARE
excel comm. & computer
lit. Fax 972.771.5482 or
Gerry@chronjob.com.
Dental Assistant
Truck Tech, $5K sign on
needed. Upscale, high
bonus. Benefits. Busy
quality Downtown
shop. Tom 281.415.8470
Practice. 4 1/2 week.
Experience a must.
Warehouse Supervisor,
Call 713.655.1633.
experience in working
with steel containers,
Dental Assistant with
paint and warehouse
experience. FT. Excepduties required. Bilintional person for exgual a plus. Please
ceptional practice. NW
email resume to:
Houston. Fax resume
rachelc@
281-440-1258
catalystbins.com

ATTENTION:
Positions open for dependable, team players
to Install vinyl graphics.
Must be able to travel, APARTMENT
work weekends and over- PERSONNEL
time. A valid TDL is required. Experience a plus
SK PROPERTIES has
but will train the right
Immediate openings
person. Also looking for
for Experienced
Fabricators, Shop helpers
Leasing Consultant,
& Trainees. Medical &
Make Ready & Asst.
Dental Insurance, 401K Maintenance for propplan available. Northwest
erty in Deer Park, Exc.
Area. Call between 1-5pm
Salary & Benefits. Fax
713-690-9999 or fax 713Resume: 713-721-1206
690-7676.

Dental Asst. 610/290

area, 401K + bonus, 4days. Fax 713-686-6380
Call 713-686-4885

DENTAL HYGIENIST.
F/T or P/T. High quality
downtown office.
Call 713-655-1633

Director of Nursing for

Mann Eye Institute. Our
ideal candidate will
have a current RN
license; demonstrate
leadership ability and
capability to work
effectively with all
levels of personnel and
knowledge of ASC and
Medicare protocols.
Salary commensurate
with experience.
Benefits include:
Health, Dental, Vision,
FSA & 401K. If you want
to be part of our great
team and enjoy a
rewarding career,
fax 713-580-2592
or email careers@
manneye.com
Home Health Agency hiring
experienced
Full
Time/Per Diem I.V. Infusion RNs. Contact Abby
@ 281/568-0094; fax resumes to 281/922-7566
Hygienist needed for
private practice MonThur. Galleria area. Fax
resume 713-961-9895
Hygienist needed for
private practice.Galleria
area. Mon-Thurs. Fax
resume 713-961-9895
Hygienist needed for
private practice.Galleria
area. Mon-Thurs. Fax
resume 713-961-9895
HYGIENISTS, DENTISTS,
CHAIRSIDES IN HIGH DEMAND. CALL 713.633.3333
LVN/CNA
PHC Program
Good Computer skills.
Fax: 713-956-9843
LVNs needed. P/T.
Early AM Monday-Friday
Fax resume 713-541-3217
Medical Assistant, Certified, preferably OBGYN expd. FT, Memorial City area. Bilingual
required. Knowledgeable in EMR. Benefits.
Email resume:
arisheiress@
hotmail.com
Physician/PA, PT/FT
immediate hiring, re
tired ok, great pay. 713301-7207 Highlandpar
kmedical@mail.com
RN & LVN for per diem
home health visits in
Houston & surrounding
areas. Oasis experience
required for RNs. Call VAH
at 713- 270-6995 or fax
713-270-0334.
Treatment Coordinator/Financial Coordinator for gen/cosmetic
dental ofc.NW-Cypress
area. Expd. FT. Bonus.
Fax res 832-717-3003

Monday, June 16, 2008

Health Classifieds

Health

Display Ad Name:
s0715088
8 cols x 1I
Position request:
Start date:
Pick up number: 0
HEALTH banner

HEALTHCARE
Medical Assistant. Front
& back exp. Busy Family
Practrice office. Memorial
City. 2 yrs exp req. Fax
resume to 713-467-7421
Medical Asst. for busy
OB/GYN practice in
Med Ctr. Exp. Only.
Fax 713-335-0333

TRANSPORTATION HOMES

MFG/MODULAR

WATERFRONT

HILL COUNTRY

HUNTING

BUS. OPPTY.

/WAREHOUSING

HOME SALES

PROPERTY

PROPERTY

PROPERTY FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Food
Manufacturer
seeking Warehouse Assistant for shipping/
rec. Some computer a
must and Bilingual a +
For interview email:
ckee@ribafoods.com
or fax 713-975-7036

SECURITY

NURSES RNs w/ICU or ER

exp. & critical care skills
needed for busy endo ctr CSS Security Officers 256
FT/PRN. Day shift, no call/ N Sam Houston Pkwy E
holidays. Gessner/West- Ste 260 77060 866-600-7099
heimer area. Fax 713-5870912. jobs@pec-tx.com
DOMESTIC

GENERAL
Seeking FT Nanny w/
Managers Needed No exp. housekeeping. Sugartraining provided, 401k, land/Richmond, strong
medical. $600-$1000/wk. spiritual bkgrd. Experience & willing to travel.
Call Allen 713-779-2281
281-216-7169
Secretary Galleria area
Fitness Industry, Comp
uter Knowledge. Email:
CONDOS/TWNHOMES
rhabercrombie@aol.com EAST/SOUTHEAST

TRANSPORTATION
/WAREHOUSING

Class A CDL drivers

needed immediately.
Local & Regional. No
felonies. 713.732.6072
or 713.679.4504

CLEAR LAKE 2BR,

2BA,
1st
floor
Condo, exc. location close to NASA and
Univ Houston, Pool, $750/
month 281-751-7283
Web #22940021

CONDOS/TWNHOMES

2-1 cottage, 3518 1/2- 3522

1/2 Adair, UH/3rd ward
$395/mo ref, 281.370.2495
Web #22917977
Cy Fair Schools. "Grandpas home" 4/2.5. Custom
features, crown molding,
built in bookcases,
custom trim, hardwood
floors, tile floors, beautiful yard w/ water fountain, detached 2 car
garage. $1500 mo.
281.895.6494 832.722.9655
Lease Option N. Hou 4-2.52 cul-da-sac, 3300sf, Lrg
game room, + priv.office
$1700 Finance available.
Call:(832)309-9789
Web #22934545
Pearland 3/2/2 Exc Cond,
great loc. lg. fenced yard
$1325 +dep. 832-250-7898
Web #22918419
Rent - 2 - Own
Gorgeous 4-2-2, $1,500
day care, group home,
Section 8-OK,832.882.1689
Sienna Area. Gorgeous
Lake Front. 5/6 , 4200 sqft.
$2,900 per mo.,also For
Sale $379k. 979.793.4414
Westpark/Hwy 6 3/2/2/
marble floor, custom curtains, ref & W/D. $850
713.784.0508/281.597.8854
Web #22917411

OFFICE SPACE

WEST/SOUTHWEST

Company Drivers
needed. Regional &
Long Haul, class A CDL,
flatbed, 281-357-4385

Bellaire/Hilcroft 1-1, pool,

fenced, new paint/carpet.
$675+dep. 713.665.6582

Flower Delivery
Personnel needed.
Paid training, Company
vehicle provided. Nice
Environment! Great
Pay! 9-5pm. Send Resume topinc@usa.com

Off Hillcroft/SW Fwy

2/2 Upstairs. Gated.
Appl. $850/mo + $850
dep. 832-859-0992

Fuel Tank Drivers in

Houston, top pay and
benefits for drivers.
Home daily, 23 yrs age
with class A or B CDL
(including X endorsement) with 2 yrs driving experience. Contact Sun Coast Resources Inc. at 800-677FUEL ext 623 or 509
Owner Operators
Needed
Containers $1.50 per mi
Vans $1.70 per mi
Flat beds $1.70 per mi
Call Stan 281.414.1974

Completely equipped,
modern dental office,
available Sept 1st, long
established
prime
River Oaks location.
Can accommodate 2
dentists. 713-942-75-Westchase - 12280
Westheimer, High visibility office/retail, $11.25 NNN, 4 mths free
rent, 480-3k sf, Peter
Licata, 713-623-6944.

Westheimer/Jeanetta, 11, 700sf, w/d, fp, cov pking, wd flrs, security gate
$579/mo 281.636.4488

DUPLEX

RETAIL SPACE

APARTMENTS

Heights Large 1 bdrm,

new carpet, appl., Air,
parking, util. included.
$725/mo 713-956-7392
Med Ctr lg upper 2-1, hrwds, appls, fans, cable &
wtr pd. $750. 713-666-8544

Westchase - 12280
Westheimer,
$1-1.25
NNN, On Corner, 4 mths
free rent, good visib,
480-3k sf, Peter Licata,
713-623-6944.

HOMES

MFG/MODULAR

Alief 3-2-2, new paint, tile,

fenced. $950/mo + dep.
713-665-6582 8-6pm,
GM Freight Systems LLC. 713-320-2774 after 6pm
Now Hiring for the
1960/ Champions area 2following position:
1+-1, $850/mth, 3-2 --1
KContract Drivers1960/249 area, $925/mth
Regional & Long Haul
Pets OK 281.781.7666.
Applicants must have 2
yrs driving exp & be per- Katy 3-2-2, fresh paint,
sonable. Class A License new tile, very clean,
required. Email Resumes: $1050/mo + dep. Pet
jobs@gmfreightsystems. friendly.
Owner/agt
com or Contact Our Of- 281-827-7632
fices at 713-680-9339

HOME SALES

Brand New Mobile/Manufactured Homes with

Warranty, Buy At The Factory for $15,900 Photos
and Floor Plans Online
www.ExpoHomes.net or
call 1-800-375-1419 for
Brochure. Factory Expo
Home Center. RBI36161
SELLING SUCCESS
starts with
Chronicle Classifieds
713-224-6868.

Houstons Original
Urban Resort
Display Ad Name:
s0712785
3 cols x 2.5I
Position request:
Start date:
Pick up number: 0
hermann park conservancy

www.hermannpark.org

Porter Sale or Lease. Palm

Harbor 18x80 Nice Lot.
3/2 Master Garden Tub,
Shower. New crpt, appls, Bentwater-lake views,
central a/h. 281-361-0897 4/3/3 +gmrm, Gas FP,
Web #22938151
study, fenced corner lot.
3400sf, 01 Built w/golf
HOMES
memb $385k 713-240-2239
EAST/SOUTHEAST
Web #22945725
Cabin in the woods, mins.
5 acres Ranchette in
2 Lake Livingston/Trinity
Pearland w/ boat stor- River $35k 936-232-3303
age building & guest
Web #22905357
bungalow/office, with
Lake Dunlap 4/2/2 New
acreage for horses.
Braunfels, Tx. Waterfront
Contact 281.508.3797
estate. Dbl. boathouse,
guest qtrs., Wonderful
location. Heath Anders/
HOMES
830-534-8811/Karen
NORTH/NE/NW
McMillan, Realtors
Spring Branch 4 Sale Only, Lake Livingston, 1ac,
3/2 many trees, .62 ac. No bulk-headed waterfront
agents $299k 713.973.8901 lot, large oaks, open lake,
Web #22922437
beautiful view, $149000,
owner 936.365.3800

HOMES

WEST/SOUTHWEST
Lake Livingston Lake/
Beach front. Beautiful
Fixer Upper. $85,000
sunsets, piny woods. 6
appraised at $135,000.
Acre plus. Great weekRoy (713) 271-3333
end & summer get
2788sf 2story Home 3-4
away. 832-545-7745
Bdrm, Good Cond! $140k
Web #22902259
Sale or lease 281-437-7695
Web #22885257
Lake Livingston, new waterfront house 3br-2.5
bath, beautiful view, 1.2ac
bulk-headed, boat house,
appraised $439K owner
Sugar Land 4/2/2 Must
See! Nice neighborhood. 936.365.3800
Walden Lake Conroe
Clements HS $199K. By
3/2/2. 2100 s.f.
Owner. 832-453-0819
Make it yours for only
Web #22930913
$139,000. 936-537-3950
Waterfront 61st St. &
CONDOS
Offatts Bayou in
TOWNHOMES
Galveston, 200+ ft. on
water, 14 + ft water
depth, 21,000 sf land +
60,000 sf water rights.
Builder Close Out, Katy Open view to Moody GarTown Homes. Up to dens, multi-use. $750,000.
$10,000 incentives on 409.740.7096, 409.974.0123
select inventory. Pam
FARM & RANCH
Whatley 281.492.8901

WATERFRONT
PROPERTY

33ac+ lease back Toledo

Bend Lake 4640 appx ft. of
watrfrnt Advanced Realty
318-645-4058 www.toledo
bendproperty.com
APRIL SOUND LOTS
Patio Lot $18K obo.
Water View TH Lots
$15K obo (281)367-7998
Web #22930221
Austin/ Lakeway Newly
Remodeled home on flat
tree covered lakefront lot
50 from your boat dock.
4br/3liv/3full ba/2kit, incl
a main level guest apt.
Granite counters, 2 Jacuzzi tubs, 2FPs, multiple
decks all have panoramic
lake views; or build to suit
on adjacent lot. $549,000
1704 Blue Cat.
(512) 748-5288
Web #22909595

Florida, Destin Gulf

Front Homes & Condos
at unbelievable discounted prices www.
DestinDistressSales
.com
(770-480-5777)
Full or Part Time getaway near Victoria.
Best lot on the Guadalupe river. 3 concrete
RV pads w/full hook
up. One w/rv port for
large motor home or
5th whl. 3 patios 1 w/
cover, outside kitchen.
Shop or garage w/
baths & laundry facility. Large trees, beautifully landscaped. Concrete steps to rivers
edge. Also 36 5th whl
avail, must sell due to
health problems. 361275-8318 361-920-1020

+/- 69 acres. Spring

Branch, Hwy 281 N,
Minutes to Canyon Lake &
Guad River. Can divide.
Horses Welcome.
Call 210-402-0775
www.sbmeadows.net
HILL COUNTRY
Spring Branch, 1-5 acre
lots, h20 & elec, from the
$30s, 210-402-0775,
www.sbmeadows.net
Spring Branch, 1-5 acre
lots from $39k. Hwy 281 N.
Minutes to Canyon Lake &
Guadalupe River. Horses
Welcome, h20 & elec
Call 210-402-0775,
www.sbmeadows.net
Spring Branch,
+/- 69 acres,
can divide,
210-402-0775,
www.sbmeadows.net

ACREAGE
24 Ac. Hockley/Rice Rd.
Lrg oaks, improved pasture, grt horse property.
$16,900/ac 832-287-5937
9 ac in Centerville. Water/
electricity/woods. Deer.
$500 down, 979.777.5667
Web #22910661

Fairfield 65 acres, beautiful home sites, live creek,

half wooded half clear
and lots of deer. $3k per Beauty Salon NW, room
acre. Call 281-450-0276
rental, fully occupied,
281.382.6019 aft 5pm.

OUT OF STATE
PROPERTY

0% Down, Colorado Beautiful Mountain views near

Cripple Crk in 1881 Ghost
Town $51/mo 480.768.7055
Web #22875767
0% down, Colorado Beaut
mt views near Cripple
Creek in 1881 Ghost Town
$85.61/mo 480-768-7055

OUT OF TOWN

2 Hour N. of Houston 40
acres, 3/2, triple wide,
partially high fenced,
Axis & fallow deer.
$199k 281-450-0276

COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Own it all,land building
inventory & fixtures
$250,000. 936-499-3154
Conv.store w/fastfood
SE Houston. Must sell!
$49K, 832.221.0739

PROPERTY

Country Living .7 mi
Huntington,
2-2-4,
shop, frame home &
guest cottage on 2.10
beautiful acs, 12 mi frm
Lufkin 936-876-5662
Web #22938797

35 +/- Near Garner State

Park. $279,990 Call Agent
Own Texas Property.
512.264.5544.
owntexasproperty.com
Weekend Getaway Fishersman Paradise nestled
among lots of trees & 7
200+ ac. - $3950 per ac. lots.4 blocks from
Motgomery Co. - 105 E
Lake Livingston. 2-2-2
Oak Trees, plentiful
detached & fenced. Octawild life, white tail
gon incl. huge round sto
deer, blacktop road.
ned fire place,living ro
Owner 936-672-5746
om & kitchen, many ex
tras.$87K/936.646.3614
10.50 Acres Hockley/SC Web #22893921
Ranch. Deed restricted,
lake front lot, covered TIMESHARE
riding arena, horse trails, PROPERTIES
great horse property.
$22,900/ac. 832-287-5937 For rent or sale 2 weeks of
timeshare from July 26th Web #22919883
August 9th. 4 Seasons On
15 acres outside New Wa- The Gulf on the ocean.
verly, pond, 2 barns, well, Galveston, Tx. $800 per
septic $188K 936.438.7278 week. 2bd/2ba. Newly
PROPERTY
1.77 acres with electric, 2 renovated. Sale price
mi. off I-45, New Waverly, $6000 per week. Call
419.829.2881 Dr. & Mrs.
$19,900/ac. 936.438.7278
Donald Steinberg.
Hempstead, hm 1669sf
on 55 ac, huge porches,
COMMERCIAL
600 Acres, 5 miles from
hilltop views, fenced,
PROPERTY
Junction.
Beautiful
huge oaks & pecans,
rock bottom Llano
pasture, lake, creek, Beaumont Rest.w/equipriver. Lots of game. 60
ment, kitchen, historical
$694,900. 936-577-2078
Acres cultivated. hay
bldg w/9 rental shops,
shed and good working
6400sf, great for B&B.
pens. 5 Wells, 2 with
$275k. 409.313.0351 Broker
Montgomery
Co.-105
E.
pumps. On Hwy 377.
Rosenberg is booming.
$8500/ac. Avis Harrison
10 acre tracts.
Great 11 acre investment
Owner 325-446-2954
$6,500 per acre & Up
Web #22912395
bank fin 10% dn w.a.c. oppty on FM 723, south of
Blacktop rd, deer, trees Westheimer, only
$575,000. 281.342.7474
20 Acs Hwy 90 frntg, W of
Owner 936.672.5746
Flatonia, coastal, ponds,
trees $4k/ac 210.492.6688 River Frontage rare
INVESTMENT
Beautiful wooded opportunity to own 208 ac PROPERTY
lots, $7500, $750
ranch with river frontage. 3 Plex For Sale $109K
down, $150/mo.
1/2 mi of Sandy Beach, 1 59 N @ Crosstimbers
Also 5-10 acres. Trinity, hr drive from W. Houston. Great rental income.
TX. Own fin. 936.594.6321 Henderson Properties.
Individually metered.
Web #22954037
Owner/Agt. 979-732-9444 Low taxes 832-692-2700
BUYERS or SELLERS
Get 1/2 of my commission Two 6 Acres on Westin
WAREHOUSES
Lakes in Fulsher. Below
in rebate
market. 281-352-2147
30 years experience
www.raywalkerrealtor.
com 832-860-4100
Mini/Office
WareLOTS
house No deposit
Fairfield 65 acres, beauti- HOMESITES
400SF-1200SF Start
ful home sites, live creek,
@ $550/month. No
half wooded half clear
New Restricted Sub
credit check. No
and lots of deer. $3k per
Conroe 105 E.
Hassle. Move In Speacre. Call 281-450-0276
Timberswitch
cial. $1 Move You in.
Sub. 1.5ac or 3ac
West Texas
NW/11500
FM1960
Financing avail.
6400 ac.
West. 281-807-5656
936.672.5752
Old Time Ranch,
936.672.5746
10-mi-Rio Grande.
Hot spring baths,
lodge, cantina,
Mini/Office
WareHUNTING
hunting. $5.1 mil.
house No deposit
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Other prop. Avail.
400SF-1200SF Start
TX, VA, HI, Chile.
@ $550/month. No
www.hstejas.com
credit check. No
393 ac Chambers Co.
Contact Mark at
Hassle. Move In SpeMarsh w/ 1/2 mi. Trin(850) 278-1000 or
cial. $1 Move You in.
ity River Frtg. Duck,
mark@cplandco.com
NW/11500
FM1960
geese, gators, & hogs.
West. 281-807-5656
$650ac 409.252.4122

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Club, must sell, excellent location, Call 713351-9600

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C-Store Best opportunity

N.E. Fulton area. Call Zack
713-530-9520
Gas Station in NW
Houston. $365k w/ property. 281.272.8251 12-9p.
Gas Station in OK.
Inside sale $55,000 gas
110k gallons, Lotto
$12,500 rent $4,000.
Asking $125,000 plus inventory. 214-794-3447
Machine Shop. $1.25M
Sales. Modern facility and
equip. Principals only. Fax
interest to 713.973.7417.

Massage/Neuromuscular
prac 14yrs Memorial area
70K yr gross 832-794-5014

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