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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 me-mentos 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 han-dle 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 pic-ture. It looked like a showplace,” Jines recalled.

Jines ’ case is a bit unusual for senior down-sizing 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 par-ents 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 Pass-ing on Personal Possessions,” published by University of Minnesota. Think of it as a rela-

With the days lengthening, families have the opportunity to spread their wings for spring and summer fun. Leader readers share their favorite activities, near and far.

Less than 20 milesGarden Oaks mom Alice David has

a few tried and true activities relatively close to home.

• For the nearest option, Del Mar Lanes, 3020 Mangum Rd., 713-682-2506, offers a family friendly bowling experi-ence, while 300 Houston, 925 Bunker Hill Rd., 713-461-1207, describes itself as bowling with a twist. It has a bit more of a

lounge atmosphere, especially during the evenings.

• David also takes her girls to feed the horses at the Houston Police Depart-ment Mounted Patrol Facility, 5005 Lit-tle 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 Ash-ford 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-

As summer approaches, the number of teenagers looking for work increases dramatically. Ac-cording to a 2012 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study, the number of 16- to 19-year-olds employed or searching for work last year sky-rocketed between April and July, increasing by almost 2 million workers for a total of more than 7.3 million in July.

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Summer fun alert: Where to go from those who know

The Myers family at Garner Park on the Frio River over Mother’s Day weekend.

(Submitted photo)

by Betsy [email protected]

see Summer • Page 2B

Dare to Downsize

Scaling down doesn’t have to be difficultby Cynthia Lescalleet

For The Leader

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)

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ing in our house for a year, we be-gan 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,

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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 go-ing to MacGregor Park

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• Orange Show Monument, 2402 Munger St., 713-926-6368

http://orangeshow.org/orange-show-monument. A mail carrier pays homage, in a big way, to his favorite fruit through this eccen-tric folk art mecca.

• Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., 713-861-5526

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• Segway tours around down-town – Etherton said this was “very fun” for older kids.

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More than 20 milesEtherton also ventured a little

further afield to:• San Jacinto Monument and

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Oak Forest’s Angela Pennington writes that her family’s favorite summer activity is going to the drive in at the Showboat Drive-in, 22422 FM 2920 Rd. Hockley, TX, (281) 351-5224. “The cost per person is cheaper than the theater, and if you are night owls, that price gets you into two movies,” she said. “There is a playground while you wait, and the concessions are good food at good prices.”

For those looking for a little more time in the great outdoors, Shepherd Park Plaza’s Lynn My-ers says that husband Marc “found an awesome website at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. For just $65 for the entire family, the park ranger teaches you how to set up a campsite, and everything else you need to know. They supply the tent, cooking utensils, and airbeds and you have to bring sleeping bags and food. What an adventure, and quite a deal for $65.”

The Myers family went to Bra-zos Bend in February, Goose Is-land State Park in Rockport in April, and Garner Park on the Frio River over Mother’s Day weekend. Myers says that any family can do three trips per year with the pro-gram.

If you have other ideas for sum-mer family activities, please e-mail [email protected].

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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 chil-dren. Cory moved to Houston from California and Helman from New York. Stand alone play-scapes 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 Stew-art 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 fa-cilities 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 exist-ing 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-

ative play area, and pedal go-kart bikes to re-place 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 Ad-venture 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, ob-stacles and more. Other highlights include go-kart 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 fu-ture.

“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 Shep-herd. We’ll also have better parking.”

Local artist Tim Spencer, who was respon-sible for the fantasy mural in the original Won-derwild, will do another mural at the new facil-ity.

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 af-ternoons and the weekends.

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tionship-saving playbook for navi-gating the transitions of aging and inheritance when downsizing.

Ready, set, shedShady Acres entrepreneur and

organizer Julie Hibbs of Squared Away is a veteran of downsiz-ing and organizing clients in all stages of life. She often hears from adult children “with an agenda” to downsize their parents’ homes. It’s important for her to gently deter-mine who the project’s decision-maker is, meaning: “Are mom and dad on board?”

If so, it’s best to start small, she said. Among her suggestions for helping parents sift through their things:

• Visit one drawer or shelf at a time, starting with the ones previ-ously tidied longest ago.

• Set a clutter-busting timer for two hours max. An eight-hour blitz might be so overwhelming they’ll never do it again.

• Start with the unemotional items, those cables and cords and vases and 50-year collections of used and re-used gift wrapping paper. Save the china and crystal for another round another time.

Memories need to be honored,

Cappelletti said, and this requires some creativity. Among the mes-sages to convey is that “you don’t lose the memories because the (item) isn’t there.” Sometimes, having a third-party helping al-lows seniors to reminiscence (or vent) to someone who hasn’t al-ready heard the stories a million times before.

Hibbs said part of what over-whelms seniors downsizing is their wanting to fi nd 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 fi ll 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 al-ways a joyful experience,” Hibbs said. Even so, “There is a great sense of freedom when you release things.” It can be a source of moti-vation 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.”

Downsize • from Page 1B

Congratulations to Oak For-est neighbor Kristie Barbee, who earned her Master of Arts in His-tory from Sam Houston State Uni-versity last week. Kristie has raised two boys, run two marathons, taught hundreds if not thousands of students at Waltrip, and fi n-ished her master’s in three years with a very, very high GPA. She began this journey three years ago by being awarded a Madison Fel-lowship 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 schol-arship to study for her Masters. Please join me in congratulating one of our most wonderful neigh-bors as well as one of Waltrip’s best and most beloved teachers.

Oak Forest’s Liz Rogers, Laurie Christensen and Christine Rabi-us, 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 refl exology 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.

Her daughter Ali’s boyfriend Jai-son Sanwald proposed to her Sat-urday evening at the fi shing hole at the family ranch outside of Frank-lin, and on Sunday the family at-tended the dedication of Kathy’s precious new granddaughter, Hun-sley, 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 hus-band, 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 fam-ily. Georgia made everyone the same breakfast she always enjoys on Mother’s Day (the same break-fast she was served in the hospital after the birth of her fi rst child: sau-sage, omelette, and French toast), after which the family enjoyed

a long walk together. Later they had a special dinner of salmon, asparagus, and roasted sweet pota-toes 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 dur-ing the family’s fi rst few days with a new puppy in the house. Alisha was treated to a meal at Frida’s Mexican Restaurant, Shari’s Ber-ries (chocolate covered strawber-ries) and beautiful homemade cards. Simple and sweet.

Warmest get well wishes as well as sincere thanks for her dedica-tion to Houston’s children go out to Stephanie Vera. Stephanie has touched the lives of many in our community over the years and un-doubtedly 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 under-neath the Watonga Street bridges over White Oak Bayou at West T.C. Jester Blvd. There is - and you should defi nitely 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 thor-oughly 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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As you may have noticed, I like to keep it light and fl uff y 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 nonvio-lent 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- 222-TIPS 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 wit-ness 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.”

Furry heads upFree spay/neuter services off ered by

SNAP (for qualifying, low-income dog and cat guardians) is going on throughout the month of May at locations all over Houston. Call 713-522-2337 for more information. Please keep friends, relatives and neighbors in mind who might could take advantage of this valuable service.

“Pitty in Pink” at FFLJoin 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 pit-mixes 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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MONTHLY STEAK NIGHTAmerican Legion Post 5606 p.m. May 173720 Alba Road713-682-9287

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 BARBECUECatty Corner IcehouseNoon-4 p.m. May 18895 Wakefi eld

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 BOILSons of the American Legion Post 560Noon May 18 3720 Alba Road713-682-9287

The Legion will be selling three pounds of crawfi sh, 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.

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sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Offi ce at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Vil-lage 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).

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A fun fi lled 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 raffl ed. 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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Registration is now open at The Glassell Junior School at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Classes and workshops are off ered year-round for children of all skill levels and interests, ages 4 through 18. Registrations are accepted by mail, by fax

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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 REUNIONAug. 9-10www.waltripclassof73.com

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

WALTRIP CLASS OF 1963 REUNIONSept. 20-Sept. 22713-466-9030, [email protected]@sbcglobal.netwaltripalumni.org

Many activities are planned for the reunion weekend including golf tourna-ment, 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.

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OAK FOREST RUNNING CLUBOak Forest Chill6 p.m. Tuesdays3542 Oak Forest Dr.281-685-9929

The Oak Forest Running Club meets each Tuesday evening. Food is provided by Brother’s Pizzeria, 3820 N. Shepherd Dr. This social running club is free, but neighbors are encouraged to join the Oak Forest Homeowners Association.

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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 philoso-phy 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 prin-cipal at Houston ISD’s Barbara Jordan High School for Careers.

She was hired by Waltrip, effec-tive when this school year ends, to rebuild confi dence in a commu-nity that witnessed the troubled Steve Siebenaler era. She’s split-ting 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 Universi-ty 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 sta-tus. She wanted to work to change

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dent Anna Eastman, who repre-sents Waltrip, attended the meet-ing, expressing support for Schur and the community.

Jon Enloe, president of the Wal-trip Alumni Association, was also pleased with the choice of Schur, who spoke of “a Waltrip pride.”

“She’s willing to help out – I like her background,” said parent Maria Hernandez, who has one child at Waltrip and another who graduated from the school.

Another parent named Kyle, who currently has one child at the school, agreed with the decision as well.

“She’s got a lot of energy – she’s just what we need,” he said. “It’s good that we have a decision to go forward and not have to worry about it.”

Larry Porterfi eld, who saw two of his children graduate from Waltrip, has another one gradu-ating this spring and another who may attend the school in two years, also expressed support.

“I think she’ll be here a lot,” Porterfi eld said. “When you’re here a lot, you can do a lot...(and for that,) Waltrip will be a better school.”


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Nine Waltrip High band members had the oppor-tunity 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 practi-cal 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 cur-rently working with members of the band.

In past year, Waltrip had participated in the sym-phony’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, ju-niors Joseph Meza, Emily Roberts and Jessica Velas-quez, 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 per-son (understood) it.”

Said Torres, “Now, I feel confi dent when I play.”In related news, the Waltrip band has been select-

ed by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to march in the National Memorial Day Parade next May in Washington D.C.

New principal, new day at Waltrip High

New Waltrip HS Principal Andria Schur expressed her commit-ment to the school community at a meet-and-greet last week, pledging to work long days and put students fi rst.

(Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

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 Jes-

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received free lessons from the Houston Symphony. Freshmen

Arturo Lopez and Eduardo Sierra were part of the group,

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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.

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-grand-children.

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 great-grandchildren and sister Lena Desselle.

Tony Stegall, 51, died May 4. Memorial service is 1 p.m. May 18, with reception following at Resurrection Metro-politan Community Church, 2025 W. 11th St., Houston 77008. Memorial contribu-tions 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.

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 Kel-ley Turner Steinley, stepchildren, Michael Emerson and Paul Emerson and five grandchildren.

Willard Luther Walden, Sr., born Aug. 25, 1929, died May 8. He gradu-ated 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 War-ren Walden, children, Linda Taylor, Susan Lemon, Willard Walden, Jr., seven grand-children and seven 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 contribu-tions may be made to the Dachshund Res-cue of Houston, PO Box 580, Friendswood, Texas 77549; and The Foundry Preschool, 8350 Jones Road, Houston 77065.


OBITUARIES NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS

Church GuideMESSAGE OF THE WEEK

“The Heart of the Heights”1245 Heights Blvd.

Sunday School . . . . . . . 9:30 AMSunday Worship . . . . . 10:45 AM

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Grace UnitedMethodist Church

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Preschool Program • Mon. - Fri. 9-2 p.m.www.gethsemanelutheran.org

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WHAT IS A PROPHET?

The concept of the prophet has changed considerably over the millennia. Prophets are usually thought of in the popular imagination as mouthpieces of God, people like

Moses who spoke to God face to face and then delivered His message. Apart from Moses, however, Israel’s prophets were usually not depicted as having actually seen God. The later Old Testament prophets, such as Isaiah and Hosea, are not just messengers of God, but also great symbolic portrayers of God’s relationship to Israel. Consider how God directs Hosea to marry the harlot Gomer to symbolize Israel’s faithlessness to God. After Old Testament times, it is tempting to think that there are no more prophets, or that after Jesus, somehow there is nothing left for God to reveal. But, Paul speaks of those who have the gift of prophecy on numerous occasions, and so it is clear that at least until the time shortly after Jesus’ death, there were prophets and prophecies. But even if God has revealed his essential message completely, the world continues to change, and so, changing circumstances require prophets who can apply the word of God to current circumstances. God does not change, but since the world changes, we need to adjust his message to t our world.

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

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., welcomes The Rev. Dorothy Gremillion as inter-im rector for the parish. The Rev. Barbara Lewis retired in April. Gremillion will serve in an inter-im capacity as the parish’s spiri-tual 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.

Rummage sale atOur Savior Lutheran

A rummage sale and craft ba-zaar 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.

Pentecost Sundayat Heights Christian

Heights Christian Church, 1703 Heights Blvd., is planning a spe-cial Pentecost Sunday Celebration 10:30 a.m. May 19.

This has been designated as “Bring-a-Friend” Sunday. Visitors will be welcomed with special mu-sic 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 anniver-sary 4 p.m. May 19.

The theme is “Empowered by the Spirit!” The Rev. Bobby Mor-gan of Abiding Faith Missionary Baptist Church will be the fea-tured guest.

Call 832-978-9872 or visit www.bereansbaptistfellowship.org for information.

Life Line Screeningat St. Matthew’s

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

eurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. Each test will cost $60 each or a four test pack-age for $149. Call 1-800-324-9458 to schedule an appointment.

Sunday morning worship and a special Children’s Church begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. A Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. prayer and praise service is avail-able, along with Holy Commu-nion.

For information, visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org or call 713-697-0671.

Solitaires picnic lunchat St. Stephen’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. Ste-phen’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 wel-come 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 Cus-tom 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 si-lent 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 mas-sive 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 si-lent auction or make a monetary donation to Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 127, Chandler, Tex-as 75758. Make checks payable to: Friends of Jeff Hale. Online dona-tions can be made at http://www.gofundme.com/1rf4sw. Click on “Friends of Jeff Hale.”

Call 713-397-9336 for informa-tion.

Women’s study atOak Forest Baptist

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 Thurs-day mornings from 10 a.m.-noon through May 30.

For information, call the church office at 713-682-4942.

Kidventure Campsat St. Theresa’s

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 in-formation.

Everywhere Fun Fairat Fairbanks UMC

Everywhere Fun Fair is a glob-al 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 spe-cial 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.fair-banksumc.org or call 713-462-3206.

Yard sale at St. Timothy’sSt. Timothy’s United Method-

ist 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. In-dividuals can rent lawn space June 29, for $15. Barbecue lunches will also be available. Call 713-819-8456 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 informa-tion.

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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

March 28, 1946 - May 7, 2013

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Billy 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; great-grandchildren, 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 fl oral tributes, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas 77057

May 24, 1919 - May 11, 2013

Billy R. Miller

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This season was second to none

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, success-ful season, but the defending TAPPS 5A State Champi-ons 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 fi rst 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 infi elder Ben Little, who had a team-

high two hits, blasted a powerful, yet routine fl y ball to shallow center fi eld with two outs in the top of the sixth inning.

It forced several Liberty Christian outfi elders to con-verge 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 New-man 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 (infi elder) and junior catcher Jerry Murillo 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 pow-erful 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-

MICHAEL

SUDHALTER

see State • Page 8B

Early success for Panther freshmanSt. Pius X freshman Kade Stewart is a proud

member of the Panthers’ fi rst family of athletes. His older brother, Kohl, is a senior All-Ameri-can 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 fi rst Panther golfer to qualify for the TAPPS State Champi-onships.

“I rely on myself, knowing I have full con-trol of my success,” said the 15-year-old fresh-man. “You have to stay relaxed and not let your emotions overtake how you play.”

He shot 164, fi nishing 25th out 50 at the 5A State Tournament on April 29 and April 30 at Wildfl ower 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 fi rst and get used to the greens. I spend 20 min-utes on the range, chipping. My favorite club is a 7 iron. I hit perfect with it every time.”

The fi fth 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 in-nings, 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 tour-naments with the Texas Junior Golf Tour, the Legends Junior Golf Tour and the American Junior Golf Tour (AJGT). He’ll travel to Okla-homa for a AJGT Tournament in August.

Kadehas received a great deal of encourage-ment from his siblings.

“Kohl is a great infl uence -- he taught me to

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 com-mitted to Auburn.



Sports Notebook: SPX’s Jackson wins state high jump

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 competi-tor, Fort Worth Nolan’s Michael Hoffman, by two inches. Teammate Zack Knight fi nished 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. Team-mate Chyna Fruge was fi fth in the 200 meter (26.74).

Panthers hire CarrSt. Pius X hired Russell Carr of perennial

TAPPS Class 4A power Westbury Christian to coach its boys basketball team on Monday, ac-cording 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 re-places Henry Sims, who guided the Panthers to a district championship last season. SPX lost to in the fi rst round of the playoffs.

SPX spring football underwayThe 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 quarterfi nalsThe St. Pius X softball team had an excel-

lent season, repeating as district champions, but the Lady Panthers’ season ended with a 3-2 loss to San Antonio Incarnate Word on May 8 in the TAPPS Class 5A State Quarterfi nals in La Grange.


Truelove leaving a legacy

When he was 10 years old, Mike Truelove was al-ready taking care of athletic fi elds.

“I used to have a tractor, cut the fi eld 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 fa-ther, 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 True-love, 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 gradu-ate 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 ap-pearances.

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 fl y his prep coach up to Lambeau Field for foot-ball games. He did the same for his retirement cer-emony 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.

In 1995, Truelove decided to go into athletic ad-ministration and became the assistant stadium direc-tor 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 main-tenance and “providing a clean and safe environment for patrons.”

The facility includes a stadium, a fi eldhouse, base-ball and softball fi elds and Dyer Stadium.

He said leaving coaching was a diffi cult decision but stadium positions in HISD don’t come up often.

“Walking on the fi eld 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.

Delmar-Tusa Stadium director set to retire from HISD on August 30


see Kade• Page 8B

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

St. Pius X freshman Kade Stewart fi nished 25th out 50 with a score of 164 at the TAPPS 5A State Golf Championships last month in Temple.


Delmar-Tusa Stadium director Mike Truelove is retiring from Houston ISD on Aug. 30.



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children of how they lost to archri-val 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 perserver-ance.

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 All-American was content to just be one of the guys when he was playing for Pius.

“It’s going to be sad to look at that mound and not see him,” SPX head coach Adam Massiatte said. “It gives other guys the chance to step up and see what they can do. Nobody can appreciate Kohl as much as we did.”

Massiatte has guided the Pan-thers to five state semifinal appear-ances in five years, including two titles and a second place.

He was a 27-year-old second-year head coach when the seniors first enrolled at SPX.

“They were babies when I came in here, now they’re grown-ups,” Massiatte said. “That group defi-nitely kept the team loose and to-gether.”

Yes, these seniors knew how to

have fun. They grew “playoff mullets” as

a ritual, instead of shaving their heads.

Mullets, really? Even, Joe Diffie and Billy Ray Cyrus waved bye-bye to the ‘business in the front, party in the back’ long ago.

The seniors had a unique way of doing things, and it was successful, too. The coaches, fans, parents and community appreciated it.

Now, it’s time for the under-classmen to step up, and Newman knows where he’ll be in the middle of May 2014.

“I’m not going to feel this feel-ing again,” he said. “(Winning state baseball) is the only thing that’s going to be on my mind.”

State• 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 old-est 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 Whis-pering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas.

“The course is in amazing shape,” Kade said. “My coach (Chris Rowe) is the pro there.

There’s not many people playing in it a day. It’s just in the middle of nowhere.”

With three more years of prep golf remaining, Kade’s goal is a TAPPS state championship.

“I hope I will be (a state cham-pion), but who knows what will happen?,” he said.

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

St. Pius X senior infielder Luis San-chez absorbs the Panthers’ 6-1 loss to Argyle Liberty Christian.

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