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Larry Jines, who never considered himself a pack-rat, still brought in help to organize his new home once it was time to sell the old one. Thanks to such a favorable market, his apartment on Woodcrest sold quickly, meaning a fast turnaround into a new home. (Photo by Cynthia Lescalleet)

Scaling down doesn’t have to be difﬁcult by Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Like many with a cozy home of many years, Larry Jines wasn’t interested in ever moving – until circumstances forced it. The sudden shift wasn’t triggered by poor health, a fall, the loss of a spouse or a rising property taxes - all common reasons for an elder’s move. Rather, it was the current real estate market; the cottage in Woodcrest, near Memorial Park, containing his apartment of more than a decade sold recently (and quickly). Jines, 64, had to ﬁnd a new place to live, pack up and resettle. Fortunately, Jines is a habitual clutter-buster, meaning he had periodically winnowed his mementos and accumulated furnishings – in part because he loathed the idea of others plowing through his things upon his passing. Even so, he opted to hire a senior move manager to handle the recent transition. The process was an exercise in trust – as well as an expense – that proved worthwhile none-

theless, he said. Comfort Moves’ MaryLynne Cappelletti headed the small, tidy team that tackled his turnkey relocation into a slightly smaller Inner Loop apartment that already feels like home. “I did not see anything for three days. I walked in and they were hanging the last picture. It looked like a showplace,” Jines recalled. Jines ’ case is a bit unusual for senior downsizing in that he entered into the move with minimal memorabilia and family estate pieces, Cappelletti said. But he did insist upon keeping his lifetime collection of greeting cards; other non-essential-but-useful items were donated to area charities. As adult children often ﬁnd, however, ease and cooperation in the downsizing process is often not the case right off the bat, especially with parents who’ve lived their lifetime in the same place. And yet, when grown siblings gang up to encourage Mom and Dad to move – or to age in place (with some organized tweaking) – it’s even more traumatic than any reason causing

the move, she said, “leaving devastated seniors and fractured families in the wake.” It doesn’t have to be like that “especially if people start right-sizing for a healthy senior lifestyle (I call it “liberation” from the stuff of our younger lives) well in advance of a move. It’s the accumulated stuff that holds them back, even when they want to move,” she said in emailed comments. Adult children need to be sensitive to what an emotional realization it can be for their parents to think about letting go of what they’ve known. Their things contain meaning and memory, which cloud a process that’s really about more than the move; clients are facing their later years. Cappelletti recommends families in this phase get themselves a copy of “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?: A Guide to Passing on Personal Possessions,” published by University of Minnesota. Think of it as a rela-

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lounge atmosphere, especially during the evenings. • David also takes her girls to feed the horses at the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol Facility, 5005 Little York Rd., 832-394-0399, which aside from being a blast is also free - with the exception of the cost of some apples or a bag of carrots. • Roller skating at Skate Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford St., (281) 493-5651, is a great way to beat the heat, and to remember when you didn’t look like Frankenstein trying to get around the ﬂoor. Reader Gina Etherton was a wealth of information. “With my grandchildren liv-

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It’s possible to be be wild inside by Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com When Kayla Cory and Deborah Helman met through the Heights Kids group in the mid 2000s, they talked about how great it would be if there was a nearby indoor play place for children. Cory moved to Houston from California and Helman from New York. Stand alone playscapes were popular in both cities. “We were waiting for someone else to open one here,” said Cory. As both women had a business background – Cory was an internet entrepreneur who sold her start up business, and Helman worked in marketing and public relations at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Parsons School of Design in New York – they decided to launch it themselves. The ﬁrst Wonderwild opened in the Heights in 2009 and the Woodlands location in 2011. And while both of the 7,500 square foot facilities have been popular, Cory and Helman heard back from parents who wanted more for their older children. To answer this need, the Heights location will relocate to a 16,000 square foot space in early July 2013. It won’t be far from the old spot since the move is just to the front of the existing complex, Corporate Centre Shepherd (767 N. Shepherd Dr. #400). Half of the new facility will be an improved Wonderwild with a new three story-playscape, inﬂatable crocodile slide, jumping pillow, cre-

The ropes course is a popular feature that will be expanded in the new facility. (Submitted photo) ative play area, and pedal go-kart bikes to replace the current train. For children ages 5-11, Wonderwild(er) will be on the other half of the space. One of the most anticipated new features is a Ropes Adventure playscape which Cory and Helman say

is the first of its kind in the US - an all-enclosed ropes course with rope swings, sky bridges, obstacles and more. Other highlights include gokart bikes on the only known indoor course in Texas, and a jumping pillow. The two sides will be divided by a fence with a gate between them that can be opened for birthday parties. The price for one side or the other is $10. It will be $13 for one child to enter both Wonderwild and Wonderwild(er). The current 10 Pass is good at the new space; however it can only be used for one side or the other. Parents can pay the difference for total access. Cory and Helman are nostalgic about their first Heights location but excited about the future. “We can’t wait to move,” said Helman. “Our customers will be happy to know that we’ll be easier to find since we will be right off Shepherd. We’ll also have better parking.” Local artist Tim Spencer, who was responsible for the fantasy mural in the original Wonderwild, will do another mural at the new facility. Helman looks forward to continuing her partnerships with other Heights businesses, including C&D Hardware which she says she visits “every other day.” Open play during the summer will be 9 a.m.7 p.m. with birthday parties held on Friday afternoons and the weekends. For more information, visit http://www.gowonderwild.com or call 713-344-5253.

Summer • from Page 1B ing in our house for a year, we began digging into simple activities and things to do in town,” she said. Activities included: • Sam Houston Boat Tour in the Houston Ship Channel, 7300 Clinton Drive, 713-670-2416, http://www.portofhouston. com/community-outreach/samhouston-boat-tour/ The tour is free. Reservations on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-serve basis are required at least 24 hours in advance. • Biking the bayous around town. Etherton says they enjoy going to MacGregor Park http://www.houstontx.gov/ parks/ourparks/macgregorpark. html • Orange Show Monument, 2402 Munger St., 713-926-6368 http://orangeshow.org/orangeshow-monument. A mail carrier pays homage, in a big way, to his favorite fruit through this eccentric folk art mecca. • Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., 713-861-5526 http://www.ar tcarmuseum. com/ The museum includes art cars of course, but other interesting things too. • Adickes SculpturWorx Studio, 2500 Summer St. h t t p : / / w w w. y e l p. co m / b i z / adickes-sculpturworx-studiohouston The busts of U.S. Presidents and the statues of the Beatles won’t take you long to see but you’ll be glad you did. • Williams Waterwall, 2800 Post Oak Blvd., (713) 966-7799 http://www.yelp.com/biz/williams-waterwall-houston Don’t worry, the 78,500 gallons of water is constantly being recycled. • Segway tours around downtown – Etherton said this was “very fun” for older kids. http://segwaytoursofhouston. com/

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by Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@sbcglobal.net Congratulations to Oak Forest neighbor Kristie Barbee, who earned her Master of Arts in History from Sam Houston State University last week. Kristie has raised two boys, run two marathons, taught hundreds if not thousands of students at Waltrip, and ﬁnished her master’s in three years with a very, very high GPA. She began this journey three years ago by being awarded a Madison Fellowship which is a very prestigious award given to two outstanding teachers of History, and only two are awarded per state, per year. The award gave Kristie a full scholarship to study for her Masters. Please join me in congratulating one of our most wonderful neighbors as well as one of Waltrip’s best and most beloved teachers. Oak Forest’s Liz Rogers, Laurie Christensen and Christine Rabius, grandmothers and mother of 8-year-old Bryan Rabius, enjoyed a Mother’s Day celebratory lunch with Christine’s husband Brandon and Bryan himself. Liz and Laurie were excited to receive gift cards for their favorite reﬂexology place which they will need after the tense moments experienced at Bryan’s baseball games this season. Ella Lee Forest’s Kathy Russell said she had a great Mother’s Day.

Braysen and Hunsley Stewart Her daughter Ali’s boyfriend Jaison Sanwald proposed to her Saturday evening at the ﬁshing hole at the family ranch outside of Franklin, and on Sunday the family attended the dedication of Kathy’s precious new granddaughter, Hunsley, who was born on her husband Gary’s birthday, April 4th, at 4:44 a.m. Hunsley, daughter of Kathy’s eldest daughter Leah and her husband, Bronson Stewart, joins big sister Braysen, 14 mos. old. Kathy said, “I am blessed!” Garden Oaks’ Georgia Lister was very glad to have her mother spend Mother’s Day with her family. Georgia made everyone the same breakfast she always enjoys on Mother’s Day (the same breakfast she was served in the hospital after the birth of her ﬁrst child: sausage, omelette, and French toast), after which the family enjoyed

Look out for defenseless by Molly Sue McGillicutty For The Leader

As you may have noticed, I like to keep it light and ﬂuﬀy around here. I love to share with you fun things to do with your pets and educate you on ways to make you and your pets’ lives healthier and happier. However, I’d feel remiss if I didn’t share with you this rather distressful story that came across my news desk. Civil rights activist Cesar Chavez once said, “Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well with others.” This quote rings rather true today as our neighborhoods are experiencing an increase in violence-and in this case, the violence was directed toward a helpless dog. On April 26, BARC Animal Control received a call that there was an injured German Shepherd in a ditch in northeast Houston. A veterinarian discovered that the dog’s back legs had been paralyzed from a wound, caused by the bullet of a high-powered pellet gun. The pellet went through the dog’s right side and severed 90 percent of her spinal cord. After several days of intensive care and only after the

vet determined that the dog’s condition was only worsening, this poor dog was humanely euthanized due to her severe and irreversible injuries. “No dog, no animal deserves this kind of cruel and unfathomable treatment,” said Chris Newport, a spokesman for BARC. “We fully intend to work with HPD to make sure that person never, ever does anything like that again.” BARC and HPD ask that citizens with any information that could lead to the shooter’s recovery, please call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713- 222TIPS or call the police. This is quite a dismal story of animal abuse. However, here’s what we can all do to make sure that it doesn’t happen again. BARC urges everyone to report any and all instances of animal abuse that they witness by promptly calling 713-884-3131. “We need Houston to be our eyes and ears,” Newport said. “If you see someone mistreating an animal in any way, please call the police or BARC. Every animal we save from animal cruelty is one more life saved and one more animal that may get a second chance at having the life he or she deserves.”

a long walk together. Later they had a special dinner of salmon, asparagus, and roasted sweet potatoes along with chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. Georgia said, “Lots of love, naps and hugs today. Simple, but fabulous!” Another Garden Oaks mom, Alisha Cunningham, spent the day snuggling with her girls, Lela and Katie, and her husband while trying to catch up on rest lost during the family’s ﬁrst few days with a new puppy in the house. Alisha was treated to a meal at Frida’s Mexican Restaurant, Shari’s Berries (chocolate covered strawberries) and beautiful homemade cards. Simple and sweet. Warmest get well wishes as well as sincere thanks for her dedication to Houston’s children go out to Stephanie Vera. Stephanie has touched the lives of many in our community over the years and undoubtedly will continue to make a difference for children who need a voice and a protector. God bless you, Stephanie! I’ll bet you had no idea there is a large bat colony living underneath the Watonga Street bridges over White Oak Bayou at West T.C. Jester Blvd. There is - and you should deﬁnitely go see the bats’ evening show. The other night, Zachary and I talked Ernest and Abby into going with us to see the mass exodus of hundreds of bats

who live in the cracks of the two bridges which occurs right after sunset each evening. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the bats swooping and soaring into the sky with our neighbors Bobby and Sylvia Hayes and also met two other neighbors, Jana Hebert of Oak Forest and Pennye Rohde of Garden Oaks. The White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail passes underneath the two bridges and the view from the trail is excellent. If you are interested in seeing one of nature’s amazing displays, the bats begin dropping out of the cracks after sunset, just after the lights underneath the bridge turn on. For us, this was about 8:20 p.m. Each evening it will be a little later according to the time of the sunset. You can either walk down to the Watonga Street bridges on the White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail by heading north/northwest from the swimming pool parking lot on West T.C. Jester Pool or you may park in the small parking lot on Watonga near Easy Seven Skate Park.

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Join Friends For Life on May 18-19 for their “Pitty in Pink” pitbull promotion. Friends For Life is one of the few shelters in our area which accepts pits and pitmixes into their program. Swing by the shelter, 107 E. 22nd St. 77008, to meet some of these sweet pups, all looking for a home. Go to www.adoptfriendsforlife.org or call 713-863-9835 for more info.

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Cappelletti said, and this requires some creativity. Among the messages to convey is that “you don’t lose the memories because the (item) isn’t there.” Sometimes, having a third-party helping allows seniors to reminiscence (or vent) to someone who hasn’t already heard the stories a million times before. Hibbs said part of what overwhelms seniors downsizing is their wanting to ﬁnd others who’ll value and take comfort in having what they’re letting go. It adds to the scope of each item’s departure. Charities that support a client’s particular interests can ﬁll that role by providing prized possessions an appreciative afterlife. “Pass it on,” she said. “Giving it away gives it new life.” Packing up a lifetime is “not always a joyful experience,” Hibbs said. Even so, “There is a great sense of freedom when you release things.” It can be a source of motivation for all involved. Meanwhile, if you don’t have the conversation and a parent’s death brings the stuff to you, she said, you may feel guilty about ever discarding it because you think, “Well, they must have wanted me to have it.”

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THE CALENDAR. MONTHLY STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 6 p.m. May 17 3720 Alba Road 713-682-9287

Support the Legion and enjoy a steak dinner with baked potato and salad for $13. The entertainment will be provided by MiragemobileDJ.com.

NORTHWEST PIONEERS BARBECUE Catty Corner Icehouse Noon-4 p.m. May 18 895 Wakeﬁeld

Funds raised will send the Northwest Pioneers 8U baseball team to the World Series during the summer. Plates cost $9 and include brisket, sausage, potato salad and beans.

CRAWFISH BOIL Sons of the American Legion Post 560 Noon May 18 3720 Alba Road 713-682-9287

The Legion will be selling three pounds of crawﬁsh, potato and corn for $12. A plate of sausage, potato and corn is $5, and a dozen oysters on the half shell are $8. Zydeco music will be featured.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Through May 18 4617 Montrose Blvd. 713-524-6706 mainstreettheater.com Ticket prices are $12-16. Tickets are on

sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Oﬃce at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Village or by calling or visiting the website. Group rates are available. Recommended for pre-kindergarten and up. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).

SPJST HOMECOMING SPJST Lodge 88 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2 1435 Beall St. 713-869-5767 www.lodge88.org

A fun ﬁlled day with lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Grilled chicken and sausage, potato salad, pinto beans and cole slaw plates are free to members with paid dues, $7 for guests and $4 for guest children. Live entertainment will be provided by the SPJST Orchestra and Choral Group. A barbecue pit and gift cards will be raﬄed. Tickets are six for $5 or $1 each. There will be a water slide for the children. The dance will be from 2-6 p.m. with music by The Ennis Czech Boys band. The price for the dance is $10 per person.

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Houston Family Arts Center announces its 2013 Summer Performing Arts Camps featuring dancing, singing, acting and performance opportunities especially designed for young performers grades 1-12. Call to register.

WALTRIP CLASS OF 1973 REUNION Aug. 9-10 www.waltripclassof73.com

There are many activities planned for the weekend including a golf tournament and casual mixer Aug. 9 and the main event Aug. 10. Visit the website for information.

WALTRIP CLASS OF 1963 REUNION Sept. 20-Sept. 22 713-466-9030, 713-937-3019 dlholle@gmail.com lhp6306@sbcglobal.net waltripalumni.org

Many activities are planned for the reunion weekend including golf tournament, casual happy hour and get together Sept. 20. A tour of the school and a seated dinner and dance is Sept. 21. The reunion concludes with a goodbye breakfast Sept. 22. Cost for the dinner is $60 per person. Payment must be received no later than June 1. Checks or money orders should

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Shared Threats for People and Pets The benefits of pet ownership far outweighs the risks but now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Companion Animal Parasite Control (CAPC) are addressing zoonotic issues like never before. “Zoonotic,” refers to disease that people can contract from animals. Rabies virus is the first zoonotic disease most of us think but is uncommon in the U.S. because of the pet vaccines and wildlife barriers. Leptospirosis bacteria is actually the most common zoonotic disease worldwide, but is rare in the U.S., because of our sanitary drinking water and animal vaccines. The greatest concern of the CDC and CAPC have new guidelines that make it easy to prevent zoonotic threats. Please visit www.capcvet. org or www.petsandparasites.com. Your veterinarian is your family’s first line of defense against zoonotic and parasite threats. The key to safe families can be as simple as educating children to wash their hands and not walk barefoot where animals eliminate feces and urine. Also pet owners must be educated to take their pets to the vet and use monthly prescribed parasite prevention year-round.

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Waltrip High band teacher Jesse Espinosa stands with French horn players, seniors Jesus Leija, Nicholas Ramos, Karina Torres and Esmerelda Vasquez, juniors Joseph Meza, Emily Roberts and Jessica Velasquez, and freshman Emily Roberts, who recently received free lessons from the Houston Symphony. Freshmen Arturo Lopez and Eduardo Sierra were part of the group, but not pictured.

New principal, new day at Waltrip High by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

Waltrip band members learn from the Houston Symphony by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com Nine Waltrip High band members had the opportunity to learn about the French horn from one of the top players in Houston. The Houston Symphony contacted Waltrip band teacher Jesse Espinosa about giving the students free lessons with the French horn and bassoon, as part of its community outreach program. “You don’t get many opportunities, especially when it’s free, to work with someone of that caliber,” Espinosa said. “I think the kids gained a lot of practical knowledge, hearing a professional player live on their instrument.” Houston Symphony horn player Rob Johnson visited the class three times, and the symphony’s principal basoonist, Rian Craypo, is currently working with members of the band. In past year, Waltrip had participated in the symphony’s Fidelity Investments Future Stage program, which also provided instruction to band members. Waltrip’s nine-piece French horn section appreci-

ated Johnson’s educational visits to the school. The French horn players are seniors Jesus Leija, Nicholas Ramos, Karina Torres and Esmerelda Vasquez, juniors Joseph Meza, Emily Roberts and Jessica Velasquez, and freshmen Arturo Lopez, Emily Roberts and Eduardo Sierra. “It was a wonderful experience,” Leija said. “Not many symphony players come to Waltrip to teach us.” Ramos said the personal interaction seemed to make a difference in the learning experience. “He actually got to know us and asked us questions about ourselves,” Ramos said. Vasquez appreciated Johnson’s patience in teaching the high school students. “It was really helpful to every single one of us,” Vasquez said. “He wouldn’t move on until every person (understood) it.” Said Torres, “Now, I feel conﬁdent when I play.” In related news, the Waltrip band has been selected by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to march in the National Memorial Day Parade next May in Washington D.C.

Welcomed into the cafeteria by the sounds of the award-winning Waltrip High band, new WHS principal Andria Schur didn’t take long to express her philosophy for the school’s future during a welcome reception last week. “I’ll be here from sun up to sun down,” Schur said. “I think of them as my own children.” Schur, 38, is currently the principal at Houston ISD’s Barbara Jordan High School for Careers. She was hired by Waltrip, effective when this school year ends, to rebuild conﬁdence in a community that witnessed the troubled Steve Siebenaler era. She’s splitting her time between Waltrip and Jordan until classes are over this year. Schur said she was inspired by one of her students at Jordan to get a doctorate from the University of Texas, which she’s currently in the process of completing. The student came to Jordan as an immigrant as a junior and became the school’s valedictorian but couldn’t go to college in the U.S. due to his immigration status. She wanted to work to change

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OBITUARIES Larry Thomas Dehnert, born Aug. 29, 1949 in Houston, died May 8. He was raised in the Catholic faith at St. Rose of Lima. Dehnert was Asst. Chief Investigator with the Harris County District Attorney’s Oﬃce, retiring in 2007. He is survived by two sons. Charles Wallace Grant, 81, died May 6. He was a lifetime vice president of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Grant is survived by his children Charles Curry Grant and Cindy Kay Anderson, and two grandchildren.

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Willard Luther Walden, Sr., born Aug. 25, 1929, died May 8. He graduated from Reagan High School in 1947. Walden retired from the Houston Police Department after 23 years of service. He was raised to Master Mason at Reagan Lodge #1037 in 1960 and was a faithful, active member of Heights Presbyterian Church and Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Walden is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Idabel Satterwhite Warren Walden, children, Linda Taylor, Susan Lemon, Willard Walden, Jr., seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

William Massa, 93, died April 26, in Houston. He attended Reagan High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He retired after 44 years with Big 3 Industrial Gas (Air Liquide). Massa is survived by his children, Larry William Massa, Carolyn Gayle Wilson, Richard Eugene Massa, Kenneth Neal Miles, Brian Keith Massa, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Dallas Pung Wasson, 71, born March 1, 1942 in Minneapolis, died May 6. He was a graduate of Lamar High School, Sam Houston State and owner of W&W Tax Associates. Wasson was also an active neighborhood volunteer in Candlelight Oaks. He is survived by his wife Jill, sons Donald Wasson and Drew Wasson, and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dachshund Rescue of Houston, PO Box 580, Friendswood, Texas 77549; and The Foundry Preschool, 8350 Jones Road, Houston 77065.

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Tony Stegall, 51, died May 4.

Memorial service is 1 p.m. May 18, with reception following at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W. 11th St., Houston 77008. Memorial contributions may be made to RMCC building fund.

Albina Tarnowski, 89, died May 9, after a long hard battle with end stage renal failure. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Koteras, Joylene Schimcek; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sister Helen Bush, and brothers Bill Kominczak and Zigmond Kominczak.

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A rummage sale and craft bazaar fund-raising event, sponsored by The Lutheran Women Mission League, will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 W. Tidwell, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18. A bake sale and a car wash will also be held, sponsored by the OSL Youth Groups to raise funds to attend a youth conference and a mission trip. There are booths still available for purchase. Call 713-686-4601 for information.

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illy R. Miller, 93 was born on May 24, 1919 to Moran Miller and Nora Davis Miller in Moody, Texas. Billy entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Tomball, Texas. Billy was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is reunited with three infant babies; parents; brother, Clarance Miller and sister, Noreen. Billy leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife, Ethel Miller; son, Deen Miller and wife Loretta; daughters, Nora Ivey and Denise Phillips and husband Malcolm; grandchildren, Ryan Postell, Raymond Miller, Glenn Ivey, James Phillips, Lance Phillips and Allison Stewart; greatgrandchildren, Danielle Postell, Skylar Phillips, Trey Miller, Emma Phillips, Ford Ivey, Lily Phillips, Claire Ivey, Noelle Phillips, Hunter Phillips and Amelia Stewart and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Visitation with Billy will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with the praying of the holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley & Company. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Billy will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of ﬂoral tributes, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas 77057

Virginia (Ginger) Selzer-St John, born in New Orleans March 28, 1946, passed away on May 7th 2013 in Houston TX. Ginger was one of eleven children born to Gerome and Mabel Selzer. She moved to Houston in 1967 with the Lockhead Co. went on to work for NASA and completed her career with 29 years of service to Shell Oil. She married William (Bill) St John in June of 1980 and was Blessed when they welcomed son Ben into their lives in 1986. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, an avid reader, enjoyed many friends and family members and was so very proud of Ben. She is survived by eight remaining siblings. A Memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Sunday May 19th at 3:00 pm

Joseph Ersel “Joe” Turner, Jr., 81, died May 9. He graduated from

Reagan High School and then attended the University of Houston. Turner was commissioned as an oﬃcer in the United States Army. Turner is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Emerson Turner, children, Richard Stephen Turner and Kelley Turner Steinley, stepchildren, Michael Emerson and Paul Emerson and ﬁve grandchildren.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., welcomes The Rev. Dorothy Gremillion as interim rector for the parish. The Rev. Barbara Lewis retired in April. Gremillion will serve in an interim capacity as the parish’s spiritual leader while the congregation searches for a permanent rector. Gremillion is from Pﬂugerville, Texas and has previously served in Louisiana, New Mexico and East Texas. For information, visit www. saintandrewsepiscopal.org.

May 24, 1919 - May 11, 2013

Malcolm Alden “Mac” Mudry, born Sept. 20, 1944 in San Luis Obispo, California, died May 8 . Mudry is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary Jean Mudry, children, Stephen Mudry, Melissa Mudry and two grandchildren. Maude D. Pope, 93, died May 7. She is survived by her children Daryl Pope, Eileen Pope, Kathleen Pope-Sance, George Pope, nine grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and sister Lena Desselle.

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Heights Christian Church, 1703 Heights Blvd., is planning a special Pentecost Sunday Celebration 10:30 a.m. May 19. This has been designated as “Bring-a-Friend” Sunday. Visitors will be welcomed with special music during the service followed by a luncheon. Call 713-861-0016 or visit www. hcchouston.org for information.

Bereans Baptist celebrates third anniversary

Bereans Baptist Fellowship Church, 9615 N. Houston-Rosslyn Road, celebrates its third anniversary 4 p.m. May 19. The theme is “Empowered by the Spirit!” The Rev. Bobby Morgan of Abiding Faith Missionary Baptist Church will be the featured guest. Call 832-978-9872 or visit www. bereansbaptistfellowship.org for information.

Life Line Screening at St. Matthew’s

The Memorial Hermann Life Line Screening will be at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 24. The screenings will include stroke/carotid artery, heart rhythm, abdominal an-

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Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St., is offering a women’s Bible study class. James: Mercy Triumphs is an eight-week Beth Moore Bible Study with ﬂexible participation to be held Thursday mornings from 10 a.m.-noon through May 30. For information, call the church ofﬁce at 713-682-4942.

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Kidventure Camps at St. Theresa’s

The Solitaires, a fellowship and support group for widows and widowers, meet 11:30 a.m. May 25, in the fellowship hall at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St. The theme for this month is “The Good Old Summertime.” A picnic lunch will be served. Volunteers from St. Stephen’s will meet at 9:45 a.m. May 28, in the church’s Glebe parking lot and travel to Kids’ Meals Houston to make sandwiches for pre-school children in need. Visitors are welcome to participate. Call 713-686-8241 or visit www. stsumc.org for information.

Charity car and cycle show at First Baptist Heights

First Baptist Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., is sponsoring a Custom and Classic Car and Cycle Show beneﬁting Jeff Hale, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 25. There will be live music, food, games and a silent auction. Entry fee is $25 per car or cycle. There will be a free display area for non-judged cars. Longtime Woodland Heights resident Jeff Hale suffered a massive stroke Nov. 8, 2012. He lacks insurance and a means of income. His 9 year old son, Taylor, attends Travis Elementary. One can donate items for the silent auction or make a monetary donation to Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 127, Chandler, Texas 75758. Make checks payable to: Friends of Jeff Hale. Online donations can be made at http://www. gofundme.com/1rf4sw. Click on “Friends of Jeff Hale.”

Women’s study at Oak Forest Baptist

St.Theresa’s Catholic Church and School, 6623 Rodrigo St., will be hosting Kidventure Camps. Camps are scheduled from June 10 through Aug. 2 for Pk3-8th grade. Call 713-864-4536 or visit the website at www.sttheresa.cc for information.

Everywhere Fun Fair at Fairbanks UMC

Everywhere Fun Fair is a global celebration that will be held at Fairbanks United Methodist Church, 14210 Aston St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 17-21. With the look and feel of a world’s fair, children will be introduced to special places from all over the world. Activities include interactive Bible storytelling, global games, music, super science, crafts, and more. This free event is open to children 3 to 11 years old. Register online at www.fairbanksumc.org or call 713-4623206.

Yard sale at St. Timothy’s

St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church, 8787 North Houston Rosslyn Road, will host a yard sale 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. June 28; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29. Individuals can rent lawn space June 29, for $15. Barbecue lunches will also be available. Call 713-8198456 for information. Vacation Bible School will be 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19. The theme is “Everywhere Funfare.” There is no cost and children age 4 and up are welcome to attend. Call 713-466-5500 or visit www. sttimothysumc.org for information.

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Early success for Panther freshman by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

St. Pius X junior catcher Jerry Murillo hit an RBI single in the ﬁrst inning of a 6-1 loss to Argyle Liberty Christian in the TAPPS 5A State Championship on Tuesday in Belton. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

This season was second to none by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com BELTON -- Sometimes, there’s one play that sums up the cold hard fact that it’s just not your day. The St. Pius X baseball team had an exciting, successful season, but the defending TAPPS 5A State Champions couldn’t get past Argyle Liberty Christian in a 6-1 title game loss on Tuesday morning at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Red Murff Field. Sure, the Panthers made two errors and didn’t have much offensive rhythm beyond the first inning. But there was one play that showed sometimes hard work and determination need just an ounce of luck. And Tuesday was one of those days. The play that symbolized it, you ask? St. Pius X senior infielder Ben Little, who had a teamhigh two hits, blasted a powerful, yet routine fly ball to shallow center field with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. It forced several Liberty Christian outfielders to converge yet the ball plopped between them. Little sprinted toward second base, coming within milliseconds of being called safe but was called out to end the top of the sixth.

By that time, the game seemed out of reach. But the point was clear -- good plays, good effort but no breaks. Senior pitcher Joe Gerringer and junior pitcher Brian Newman did a good job of getting out of jams and keeping the Warriors in check, with the exception of a three-run third inning. Gerringer, fellow seniors Kohl Stewart (pitcher) and Luis Sanchez (inﬁelder) and MICHAEL junior catcher Jerry Murillo SUDHALTER made the all-tournament team. Lack of breaks and timely hitting may have been the story of the day, but the story that these nine seniors should remember is a more powerful one than that. It’s the tale of a team that graduated a trio of NCAA Division I players and a fellow who’s playing D-II ball and becoming a state title contender on its own. Someday, these players will be able to tell their grand-

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St. Pius X freshman Kade Stewart is a proud member of the Panthers’ first family of athletes. His older brother, Kohl, is a senior All-American in baseball and football, while his older sister, Kelly, is a junior volleyball standout. The younger Stewart quickly created his own legend when he became the first Panther golfer to qualify for the TAPPS State Championships. “I rely on myself, knowing I have full control of my success,” said the 15-year-old freshman. “You have to stay relaxed and not let your emotions overtake how you play.” He shot 164, finishing 25th out 50 at the 5A State Tournament on April 29 and April 30 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple. To qualify for state, Kade shot a 163 at the regional tournament last month at the Dallas Athletic Club. “I have a practice routine,” Kade said. “I putt first and get used to the greens. I spend 20 minutes on the range, chipping. My favorite club is a 7 iron. I hit perfect with it every time.” The fifth of Mark and Lisa Stewart’s seven children (all the names start with a ‘K’), Kade enjoyed playing youth baseball until he was 10 years old. During a throwdown between innings, a ball hit him in the eye and he tore his retina. “After that, my dad told me I should shoot for golf,” Kade said. A year later, he was playing competitively, and he’s now a year-round competitor. When he’s not playing for SPX, he’s involved in tournaments with the Texas Junior Golf Tour, the Legends Junior Golf Tour and the American Junior Golf Tour (AJGT). He’ll travel to Oklahoma for a AJGT Tournament in August. Kadehas received a great deal of encouragement from his siblings. “Kohl is a great influence -- he taught me to

St. Pius X freshman Kade Stewart ﬁnished 25th out 50 with a score of 164 at the TAPPS 5A State Golf Championships last month in Temple. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

work hard and do the best I can,” Kade said. “Kelly has been there, and I have looked up to her accomplishments.” Kohl has signed to play football and baseball at Texas A&M, while Kelly has verbally committed to Auburn.

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Sports Notebook: SPX’s Jackson wins state high jump by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com St. Pius X’s Jordan Jackson won the TAPPS Class 5A State High Jump championship with an effort of 6 feet, 8 inches. Jackson defeated the second place competitor, Fort Worth Nolan’s Michael Hoffman, by two inches. Teammate Zack Knight ﬁnished sixth in the 100 meter (11.17). Lutheran North’s Meaghan Quickel, a 4A regional champion in the shot put, placed third at state with a 37-3 1/2 effort. Teammate Chyna Fruge was ﬁfth in the 200 meter (26.74). Panthers hire Carr St. Pius X hired Russell Carr of perennial TAPPS Class 4A power Westbury Christian to coach its boys basketball team on Monday, according to athletic director Jason Kimball.

Carr guided the Wildcats to three TAPPS 4A boys state championships and prior to that, led the WCS girls to a state crown. The former Westbury Christian coach replaces Henry Sims, who guided the Panthers to a district championship last season. SPX lost to in the first round of the playoffs. SPX spring football underway The St. Pius X football team is currently competing in spring drills. The Panthers will host their spring game on Friday, May 24, at Parsley Field. SPX Softball falls in state quarterfinals The St. Pius X softball team had an excellent season, repeating as district champions, but the Lady Panthers’ season ended with a 32 loss to San Antonio Incarnate Word on May 8 in the TAPPS Class 5A State Quarterfinals in La Grange.

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by Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com When he was 10 years old, Mike Truelove was already taking care of athletic fields. “I used to have a tractor, cut the field and change sprinklers,” said Truelove, the Delmar-Tusa Athletic Complex Director who celebrated his 58th birthday on May 4. Truelove’s upbringing was unique in that his father, the late James D. Truelove, was a football coach at Milby High from 1950-1980, including the last 18 as the Buffaloes’ head coach. “I’d been around (coaching) all my life,” said Truelove, who is retiring from Houston ISD on Aug. 30. “My dad inspired me to get into coaching.” Truelove played quarterback and linebacker for Milby’s district rival, Jones High, in the early 1970s, which meant his father was on the opposite sideline. “It was harder on my mom than anyone,” Truelove said. “It was a lot of fun. She sat in the middle of the end zone.” Truelove played football for a year at Cisco Junior College in west Texas before coming home to graduate from the University of Houston. He followed the family tradition of coaching and eventually became the head coach at Milby from 1988-95, leading the Buffaloes to three playoff appearances. It was in the early 1990s that he coached a talented but underrated wide receiver named Donald Driver. “Driver was an above average high school football player,” Truelove said. “He was such a charismatic young man. He captained the team his senior year and took charge.” Driver went on to play 14 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, winning a Super Bowl and earning four Pro Bowl appearances. Truelove stayed in touch with Driver, who would often fly his prep coach up to Lambeau Field for football games. He did the same for his retirement ceremony earlier this year in Green Bay, Wisc. “He’s a well-loved person up there,” Truelove said of Driver, who will host his annual football camp on June 17 at Delmar-Tusa.

Delmar-Tusa Stadium director Mike Truelove is retiring from Houston ISD on Aug. 30. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

In 1995, Truelove decided to go into athletic administration and became the assistant stadium director at Delmar. Within a year, he was promoted to run the stadium. He’s responsible for overseeing a staff of eight and manages ticket sales, concession sales, stadium maintenance and “providing a clean and safe environment for patrons.” The facility includes a stadium, a fieldhouse, baseball and softball fields and Dyer Stadium. He said leaving coaching was a difficult decision but stadium positions in HISD don’t come up often. “Walking on the field on game night, (coaching) still tugs at you,” Truelove said. Truelove said the Delmar staff is “one big family” and he appreciates all of their efforts over the past 18 years. He said HISD Athletic Director Marmion Dambrino is a “tremendous leader.” Dambrino said Truelove is a valuable member of the HISD athletic staff. Mike Truelove has helped my staff and the entire athletic department in countless ways,” Dambrino said.

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The St. Pius X baseball team ﬁnished second in TAPPS 5A. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

children of how they lost to archrival St. Thomas three times during the regular season, only to beat the Eagles, 5-1 in Monday’s semifinal, when it counted. That’s a great lesson in perserverance. Stewart, who struck out 11 in a complete game shutout, received a great deal of attention this year. Within the next two months, he’ll either be headed to professional baseball or Texas A&M. But through all of the accolades and the attention, the two-sport St. Pius X senior infielder Luis SanAll-American was content to just chez absorbs the Panthers’ 6-1 loss be one of the guys when he was to Argyle Liberty Christian. playing for Pius. “It’s going to be sad to look at have fun. that mound and not see him,” SPX They grew “playoff mullets” as head coach Adam Massiatte said. a ritual, instead of shaving their “It gives other guys the chance to heads. step up and see what they can do. Mullets, really? Even, Joe Diffie Nobody can appreciate Kohl as and Billy Ray Cyrus waved bye-bye much as we did.” to the ‘business in the front, party Massiatte has guided the Pan- in the back’ long ago. thers to five state semifinal appearThe seniors had a unique way of ances in five years, including two doing things, and it was successful, titles and a second place. too. The coaches, fans, parents and He was a 27-year-old second- community appreciated it. year head coach when the seniors Now, it’s time for the underfirst enrolled at SPX. classmen to step up, and Newman “They were babies when I came knows where he’ll be in the middle in here, now they’re grown-ups,” of May 2014. Massiatte said. “That group defi“I’m not going to feel this feelnitely kept the team loose and to- ing again,” he said. “(Winning state gether.” baseball) is the only thing that’s Yes, these seniors knew how to going to be on my mind.”

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Kade • from Page 7B Kade plans to keep it in the Southeastern Conference, but more speciﬁcally, College Station. He has hopes of playing in the PGA and eventually becoming an engineer or a golf pro. “I want to play at A&M,” Stewart said. “That’s just family - everyone is associated with A&M. (His oldest brother, Kyle, graduates from A&M this month). Kohl and I have plenty of (golf) competitions.” The Panthers’ home course is Memorial Park, and Kade enjoys playing Champions Golf Club, near Spring, and Houston Oaks in Hockley, both of which are located near Kade’s Tomball home. But his favorite course is Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. “The course is in amazing shape,” Kade said. “My coach (Chris Rowe) is the pro there.

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