Leader0601b

Joi Beasley came to Houston as part of an out-of-state company’s team sent to shut down its print-on-demand operations here. Recog-nizing the remaining value of that business’s core – which included a trained team of loyal staff -- Beasley instead “hung up my corpo-rate hat” and bought the venture, renaming it GOGO Business Communications.

That was in 2006, before what she pegged as the cumulative assault of the recession, banking’s reduced credit lines, and even Hur-ricane Ike on her well-established clients and thus their demand for her company’s graphic design, copying, printing and related business services.

Tired of “all the negativity” of that siege, the forward-looking entrepreneur successfully ap-plied to – and completed – the intensive train-ing offered by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses management training program through its partner here, Houston Community College.

The business-boosting program was “an op-portunity to try something new,” said the up-beat Beasley, a Mangum Manor resident. More importantly, however: “It was light in the for-est.” The demanding course didn’t “rain down secrets on me,” she recalled. Rather, it prompt-ed some “business soul-searching and led us down our path.”

Tracey Shappro of Vision Production Group, based in the Heights, also turned to the pro-gram’s “education by immersion” as a way to further grow her leadership and operations skills.

“You can’t take it lightly,” she said of the fast-paced coursework, field work and discussion. “Your homework is your company,” she said.

A skilled and seasoned producer, Shappro launched her award-winning production and event company four years ago after her previ-ous employer shuttered its operations.

She quickly realized “how much as a busi-ness owner you do.”

Rigorous, intense, usefulEncouraged by a colleague to apply, Beasley

remembers initially thinking “Who has time for another class?” But when she made the cut for a session running November 2011 to Feb-ruary 2012, she made the time.

Like most small business owners in the class, not being present for day-to-day operations was a challenge. Since her company’s original team has been on board since she took over, Beasley relied upon their abilities and commit-

ment to maintain business as usual in her ab-sence. Long-term employees wanted to see suc-cess, and she, in turn, had to trust her people.

Shappro also acknowledged her “self-suffi-cient group”– there are five on staff now plus 20 contractors, as needed -- with knowing how to handle the work flow and clients as she ven-tured into the classes she described as “all con-suming.

The effectiveness of the session’s targeted content, she said, will play out over the next decade since she’s implementing some of what she learned. For example, when adding new employees to her core group that has worked together for so long, the company previously had no processes defined for consistency in dealing with clients and work flow. They’re fix-ing that.

Since completing the class session held April to June 2012, Shappro’s business has hired more staff and landed more projects, and operations are running more efficiently, she said.

One of Vision’s projects – a tourism video titled “It’s Island Time” and set to a modern interpretation of “Galveston” (made famous by Glen Campbell in 1969) -- just won the Ameri-can Marketing Association’s “Best Commercial Campaign” and the special judges’ award for client Galveston Island Convention and Visi-tors Bureau.

Beasley, meanwhile, had been considering adding a business partner around the time she began her training session. The program

helped her do just that.Management-tweaking modules Beasley

found particularly relevant included one on fi-nance and accounting that made her feel stron-ger and more comfortable in those duties, and one on leadership that “reminded you who you are and added up your successes...It helped you figure out how to tap your specialty and move forward.”

Participants also learned “when to grow and when to slow down and sharpen your saw,” she said. The process included brainstorming an idea and walking through the process to imple-ment it. Knowing that process means it can be applied to subsequent ideas, she said.

Shappro also found the leadership develop-ment content useful. It better instilled busi-ness-related self-awareness and underscored the importance of sharing the vision and keep-ing the talent happy. For her, though, it’s the vision thing. Growth is the vision, and Vision is her company’s name.

200 grads and growingShappro and Beasley are among the 200

graduates of the Goldman Sachs program at HCC, which began in May 2011, said Maya Durnovo, HCC’s associate vice chancellor for economic development and entrepreneurial initiatives and executive director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.

Last week, a fresh batch of small business owners began the latest session. July 15 is the deadline for the fall session, which starts in September.

It’s a rigorous, competitive application pro-cess, she cautioned: “Not every business owner gets in.”

Two vinyl record stores in the Heights -- Heights Vinyl (3122 White Oak Dr.) and Vinal Edge Records (239 W. 19th) -- are reap-ing the benefits of music lovers go-ing old school again.

Vinyl record sales increased last year, according to Nielsen Sound-scan and Billboard, by a whopping 17.7 percent.

“The older people have always been involved, they never left,” said Heights Vinyl owner Craig Brown, who lives in the Heights. “The Mil-lenials, 24 and under age group, really got into it. You can’t show (someone) your MP3 collection. But you can walk into your house and show your record collection. They’re blown away by the sound difference. You can only hear 20-to-30 percent of the music on an MP3.”

Heights Vinyl opened in Decem-ber 2011, and they also sell and re-pair record players and turntables.

Vinal Edge owner Chuck Roast,

a Timbergrove resident, has oper-ated his shop in 1979 but moved it last year from its longtime location at FM 1960 and Veterans Memo-rial in far north Houston to 19th Street.

“We have a huge selection of very unique music that lends it-self better to an inner city culture,” Roast said. “19th Street is the per-fect area. In my opinion, it’s the best shopping and walking street in Houston. I’m so proud of the street and its many independent shops.”

Roast agreed with Brown’s as-sertion that young people are ea-ger to find out what’s beyond their MP3 files.

“There’s nothing more uncool than a collection of music on an iPod, a text list of files,” Roast said. “‘Check out my record’ collec-tion sounds better. I think (young people are) wowed by how cool re-cords are. Vinyl has been making a comeback for five years, steadily growing and growing. Each year is better than the last.”

Although they both sell vinyl

records, the two local shops have their own niche, but they have a lot in common as well.

Vinal Edge, which got its name from a combi-nation of the words ‘final’ and ‘vinyl’, also sells com

Page 1B • The Leader • May 4, 2013 • www.theleadernews.com

610

18th Street

T.C. Jester

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

4934 Acorn | w w w. h a r t i n g a u t o . c o m | 713-688-0967

“Working Hard To Keep Your Trust For Over 26 Years”

Your One Stop for ALL your Auto Repair Needs

We Feature:• ASE Certifi ed Technicians• Friendly, Knowledgeable Service Personnel• Estimates and Approval before any work is done.• 10 Service Bays• Modern Equipment• Quality Name Brand Parts• A Clean, Quiet, Comfortable Waiting Room

AutomotiveHarting

• FREE Shuttle Service to our local customers

• AAA Member Discounts• Senior Citizen Discounts

We Provide:

2013 Pinnacle Award for Excellence

2009-2013

OPEN Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

��

��

��

��

��

Feature is optional. Bonus applied as a credit to your next renewal bill provided no claims are made during the preceding annual policy period. Subject to terms, conditions, and availbility. Savings vary. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance: Northbrook, IL. © 2012 Allstate Insurance Company

� ��

��

��

��

��

��

**Member of the Greater Heights Chamber**

I can help custom-build a policy for your new home.Finding the right home can be a lot of work, but fi nding the right home insurance is easy with new Allstate House & Home. I can customize a policy and save you money with great features like the Claim-Free Bonus. Call me today!

**Member of the Greater Heights Chamber**

��

��

��

��

��

��

Even work veterans profit from training by Cynthia Lescalleet

for The Leader

Old school, new againby Michael Sudhalter

[email protected]

Spin back to vinyl has Heights shops thriving

Vinal Edge owner Chuck Roast, a Timbergrove resident, moved his busi-ness from FM 1960 to 19th Street in the Heights last year. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Could your or a loved one benefit from CareBuilders at Home? • Companionship • Homemaking • Overnight Care • Meal Preparation • Live-In care • Respite Care

Care Builders can assist you and provide you with peace of mind around the clock

832-900-9416 • carebuildersathome.com

Joi Beasley

see Spin • Page 2B

see Training • Page 2B

w w w . i n n e r l o o p t i t l e . c o m

Paul Perez- Fee AttorneyJuliana Davila- Escrow Offi cer (bilingual)Felecia Fernandez-Escrow AssistantDan Tevis-Business Development

713-802-0075

[email protected]

2500 E. T.C. Jester - Suite 315Houston, TX 77008

• Residential and Commercial closings. • Experienced In-House Real-Estate Attorney.

• Document preparation services.• Mobile Notary Services.

Servicing Garden Oaks, Timbergrove,Oak Forest, Lazybrook, Shady Acres, Heights, Rice Military.

Heights Office2222 North Durham Houston, TX 77008

281.517.8760

Scott Lester - Bank Office PresidentMargaret Vandever - Senior Vice President

Amy Ritter, Banking Officer/Lender

Business Loans Made Simple.

www.allegiancebanktexas.com

�� When Business Is On The Line

��832.419.9969

www.AllenSoldIt.com

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

e-mail: [email protected] or www.praterlaw.com

ß Probate ß Wills ß Powers of Attorney ß Divorce ß Family Law

YOUR LOCALATTORNEY

WENDY L. PRATERATTORNEY AT LAW

1919 North Loop West, Suite 490(Between T.C. Jester & Ella)

713-802-9171

��

��PHYLLIS A. OESER

ATTORNEY AT LAW

��w��

��

pact discs, but Roast said vinyl out-sells CDs, 4-to-1.

“During the lean 1990s, most (music stores) stopped carrying (vinyl), but we never stopped,” he said.

Heights Vinyl only sells vinyl, with the exception of CDs from lo-cal bands, some of whom perform live inside the shop.

Brown grew up in Pearland and had left Texas for quite a while. Upon returning, he moved to the Heights where residents talked to

him about opening a record store.“I was amazed at how much the

area had changed,” Brown said. “There was the fear of starting a business on a trend, (thus) the im-portance of equipment.”

Brown said Heights Vinyl is the No. 1 music equipment re-sale shop in the state, with equipment sales accounting for half of the store’s business.

“We sold 80+ turntables last year,” Brown said.Heights Vinyl owner Craig Brown, a Heights resident, also sells equipment

and turntables. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Spin • from Page 1B

Humble resident Matt Newton thinks its worth it to make a trip to the Heights to fuel his Volkswagen.

Houston Biodiesel, 1138 W. 20th St., is one of the few biodiesel stations in the greater Hous-ton area.

“It’s cleaner diesel,” Newton said. “Most of the time, it has lower prices. It’s independent from business and big oil. I like to be as envi-ronmentally conscience as I can.”

Houston Biodiesel is the brainchild of Heights resident Chris Powers, who found out about biodiesel through a neighbor.

He realized that there wasn’t anyone sell-ing biodiesel, which is made up of soy, canola and vegetable oil and animal fat (cow, pig and chicken), instead of petroleum.

Powers collects leftover cooking oil from res-taurants and even hosts biodiesel workshops for area restaurants.

The challenge with biodiesel is the fact that only about five percent of American cars have diesel engines, compared to about 40 percent in Europe.

Tractor-trailers, dump trucks and other ser-vice vehicles have diesel, and some are starting to use biodiesel.

Powers said using biodiesel over petroleum diesel decreases hydrocarbon by 70 percents, particulates by 50 percent and carbon monox-ide by 40 percent.

Biodiesel usually costs 50 cents a gallon less than its petroleum counterpart.

“People are scared, fearful to change,” Powers said of the reason why biodiesel hasn’t become the fuel of choice.

Rudolf Diesel, the man from whom diesel received its name, first demonstrated the fuel at the 1900 World Fair in Paris, to show that a diesel motor could run on peanut oil. Shortly

thereafter, petroleum became the mainstream fuel because it was cheaper at the time.

Powers said the height of his business came in 2007 when gas prices hit an all-time high.

“We were doing a high tanker load per day,” he said.

Local Biodiesel - from restaurants to your tank

by Michael [email protected]

Heights biodiesel firm pumps environmentally friendly fuel

Training • from Page 1B

Above: Houston Biodiesel, 1138 W. 20th St., uses leftover vegetable oil and animal fat from area restaurants for its fuel.

Right: Matt Newton of Humble pumps biodiesel for his Volkswagen at Houston Biodiesel in the Heights. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

While the threat of identity theft is widely understood by consum-ers, its dramatic and adverse ef-fect in the workplace is much less appreciated, according to Heights resident and identity theft consul-tant Neil McGlone.

McGlone, who advises CEOs, business owners and their employ-ees on implications of workplace and personal identity theft, says the FBI calls identity theft “the fastest-growing, white-collar crime in America.”

“Identity theft has topped con-sumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the past 12 consecutive years,” says McGlone, “but its recognition as a serious job-related issue has just recently taken root. More than 50 percent of identity theft occurs at work, but it’s generally not due to dishonest people.”

Typically, work-related identity theft stems from lack of awareness, negligence, or insensitivity in han-dling sensitive personal identifying information (PII), which includes data such as employee names, ad-dresses and social security num-bers – all routinely collected and stored in some manner by all em-ployers.

According to McGlone, training and education can significantly re-duce workplace identity theft, be-cause it helps raise awareness and instills a culture of security in our ‘real’ and ‘digital’ lives.

“Unfortunately, many employers have yet to leverage this education in their human resources training arsenal, but it can play a critical role in a comprehensive workplace

security plan, as long as there’s a senior executive tasked with creat-ing, implementing and updating that strategy on an ongoing basis.”

On a positive note, McGlone says increasing numbers of forward-thinking employers – both large and small – are taking note of the problem and offering some type of voluntary benefit plan to help pro-tect employees and their families against identity theft, while restor-ing the identities of those who fall victim to the crime.

Editor’s note: Mr. McGlone of-fers no-cost identity theft work-shops to Heights-area and Hous-ton-based businesses.

For more information, contact him at [email protected], or 832-547-7040.

Identity theft can cause workplace problems

Tracey Shapproof Vision Production Group

��

��

��

��

Among the parameters are that the appli-cant’s company must be at least two years old, have an annual revenue of $150,000 and be poised for growth. (Teetering on bankruptcy? This is not the time to apply, she advised.)

Also, the business needs to employ at least four workers – so there’s someone to run things when the owner is retooling for future growth and so there’s still a business

for them to run when they’re done.Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

is a $500 million national program de-signed to help small businesses in the U.S. create jobs and economic growth by pro-viding entrepreneurs with a practical busi-ness education, access to capital and busi-ness support services. Applications are due on the 15th of every month. For informa-tion, visit http://sites.hccs.edu/10ksb/.

THE SPOTLIGHT. Leader-area business owners who want you to know more about what they do and how they’ll work for you.

Get the experts on your sidewith LegalShield’s

��Contact Neil McGlone

Independent Associate

��

��

��

Page 2B • The Leader • June 1, 2013 • @heightsleader

Beat The Market!

Contact Sharon Ettinger 713-299-5149

4402 Lido Lane$149,000

2034 Millwood$300s

2016 White Oak Dr.$300s

613 E 21st St.$400s

721 14th St$300s

1811 Watercrest Dr.$500s

[email protected]

1806 Haverhill$575,000

5222 Poinciana Dr.$147,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD

FOR SALE

COMING SOON

FOR SALE

PENDING

PENDING

PENDING

1426 Du Barry$250,000

w w w. s h a r o n e t t i n g e r. c o m

The Leader • June 1, 2013 • @heightsleader • Page 3B

To place an ad on the most popular page in the Leader, give us a call at (713) 686-8494 and ask for one of our professional sales executivesTo place an ad on the most popular page in the Leader, give us a call at (713) 686-8494 and ask for one of our professional sales executives

THE COUPONS.

Ad # 36863

IWO AMIGOS14121 N.W. FREEWAY 713-462-4321

Highway 290 @ Fairbanks North Houston in Kroger Center

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

$5 OFF• Dine-in-only • 1 Coupon per table, please • Present coupon when ordering

• Offer good Monday thru Friday 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM only Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM • Expires 6-14-13 • Full bar and open air patio

Buy One Dinner And Receive $5 Off Second Dinner of Equal or Lesser Value. (Includes Fajitas for 2 Special)

ONE COMBO PLATEMonday through Thursday Dine-In only • expires 6/8/13

15% OFFYour Soul Food Destination

www.estherscajunsoul.com

5204 Yale St. | 713-699-1212Let us cater your next event

Specials Everyday! ��Open 7 Days

Ad # 36862

OPEN Monday - Saturday 8am - 10pm & Sunday 8 am - 4pm

FREE DinnerAuthentic Mej icano Cuisine

Mexican Restaurant

Buy 1 Dinner and 2 Drinks, Get 1 Dinner Free (up to $10.00)

2615 Ella Blvd. @ 27th ��713-868-5232

� DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS� BAR FACILITIES

� TAKE-OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE

One coupon per tableDine In Only After 3:00 pm • Expires 6-14-13

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

Ad # 37759

COUPON CODE: 7946

COOLSPECIAL

$7997316 W. Tidwell

@ Hollister(713) 895-7434

�

www.wetzonecarwash.com

• Vacuum Interior • Windows Cleaned• Wipe Dash & Door Panels

• Clean Cup Holder • Towel Dry

Reg. $12.99

FULL SERVICE WASH

EXPIRES 6-7-13

WASH CAR

Ad # 37756

OFF SECOND ENTREE

Coupon good at all 3 locations. Open Mon.-Sat. 11-10, Sun. 11-9

2728 West T.C. Jester @ 610 • 713-680-8011

Buy 1 dinner and get $5 Off second dinner of equal or lesser value.

11550 Louetta • 281-251-0206

Juanita’sMexican Res taurant & Cantina

$5ENJOY OUR

HAPPY HOURTuesday- Friday 11am - 7pmSunday & Monday - All Day

Frozen Jumbo Margaritas $5.95or 10 oz. $2.95

- regular or avored -

• Dine-In Only • This coupon good Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-10 p.m.• This coupon also good all day Sat. & Sun. • One coupon per party • Excludes alcoholic beverages • Not valid with other

specials, special dinner menu or half orders • Expires 6-7-13

��

Ad # 37762

1210 W. 43rd St.Suite 100

(713) 812-7577

$2 OFF HaircutsWith this coupon. One coupon per customer.

This location only. Expires 6-30-13 or Will Accept Competitor’s Coupons

Senior Citizen Tuesdays - $9.99 Haircuts 9am-3pmNEW$5.00 OFF perms everyday

Ad # 37758

• Not available on Senior Citizens or Kids Menu • One coupon per table / one coupon per familyORIGINAL COUPON ONLY! No copies accepted• Must be presented before ordering • Expires 6-7-13.

FREE DIN NERBuy 1 Dinner Get 1 Dinner FREE

4618 Dacoma(Between Hwy. 290 and Mangum)

(713) 680-0825

* Lunch Specials Daily* Take Out Orders Available* Complete Bar Fa cilities

* Party Room Available

Dine-In Only. No Takeout Orders. Good 3-10 p.m. only.

(Seats 85)Happy Hours: Mon-Thur 4-8

��Coupon value up to $4.95 �

Ad # 36774

No Deposit No Late Fees Controlled Access Lighted & Secure

Lowest Pricesin Town!

Aztec StoragesWest 34th St.

(Between Ella & T.C. Jester)

Call us and compare our prices to

ANY OTHERFACILITY!

713-681-1383

COVERED STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE 12'X30'

Two local pet-sitting companies are now joined at the leash. Mutt House Relief Effort and Bone Voy-age Pet Sitting have merged into one company, Mutt House Relief Effort, to provide increased technology and services for their customers.

Mutt House Relief Effort is co-owned by Leigh Anne Marshall of Oak Forest and Molly Taylor of Molly’s Mutt House, both of which service the Gar-den Oaks, Oak Forest, Shepherd Park Plaza, Timber-grove, and surrounding neighborhoods. Bone Voy-age Pet Sitting operates in Garden Oaks.

Mutt House Relief Effort offers pet sitting at the customer’s home while pet owners are out-of-town or working late. Midday visits are offered for pets who need a break in the day, are puppies or senior “petizens.” Other services available include pet taxi, doggie day care, grooming, and boarding.

“We have the best job in the world,” said Marshall. She can be contacted at www.MuttHouseReliefEf-fort.com or by calling 281-300-6712 or emailing [email protected].

Two pet sitting companies become onePage 4B • The Leader • June 1, 2013 • @heightsleader

If you’re a consumer in the mar-ket for a new toaster oven, you have many choices in the Great-er Heights area. You can go to Walmart, Target, Best Buy or any of a dozen discount centers. Or, you can buy it online probably for a little less money.

If you’re a business person need-ing offi ce supplies, the same basic premise is true. You can go to any of the large chain stores, or an in-dependent business like Tejas Of-fi ce Products. Or again, you might fi nd it online.

So the question is – why buy lo-cally?

I’m a shopper, and I like a “good deal.” When I thought about what makes a transaction a “good deal,” what came to mind was getting a quality product (or service) at a reasonable price where the buying experience was easy and pleasant.

One of the keys was, did I have confi dence and trust in that busi-ness? I realized that for me, it didn’t have to be the cheapest price, it had to be the overall best buying experience. I get that buying expe-rience when I purchase locally.

First and foremost, I like to in-vest where I live. I like to keep the money working for my commu-nity. Every time I purchase some-thing here, I’m helping to employ Houstonians. I’m helping to keep our economy strong. And, I really like that.

We’re in a wonderful economic time in the Greater Heights area as evidenced by the amazing housing market. How many other cities in the country are facing housing storages?

Secondly, I like to buy from my friends and neighbors. They have a vested interest in making my purchase from them a great expe-rience for me. It’s the same reason we often frequent a specifi c coffee shop. They recognize you when you walk in the door.

Local stores understand what Houstonians want and need. I know if there’s a problem, they’re going to take care of it. I don’t have to worry about packaging up my purchase and sending it back somewhere.

Some people buy online be-cause they save on the sales tax. I believe that’s going to change very soon. Already, Amazon.com is col-lecting sales tax in Texas. We’ll see what happens to the current bill in

government.I recently had a client tell me

they found something they pur-chased from me for 8 cents cheap-er online. I told them that you can often fi nd things cheaper online and then asked them these three questions:

1. Does online give you a sales person you can meet with in per-son who always has your best in-terest?

2. Does online show you actual samples of the products you are interested in purchasing?

3. Does online fi x your artwork at no charge?

My point is this. When you buy locally, even if it costs a few cents more everyone benefi ts!

The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce does its best to help promote all of the great businesses we are honored to call our members. So many of these people show their business knowledge, exchange business be-tween themselves, refer business to one another and basically help to continue growing our economy.

Buy locally. You bet I do.

There are benefi ts to buying local

Ad # 2-9-13

5022 PINEMONT832-767-0085

M-F 2-7PM11 CRAFT BEERS ON TAP

16OZ. RIBEYE $11.00 5PM TIL GONE8OZ. BACON WRAPPED FILLET - $8.00

5 FLAT SCREENS

THURSDAY

STEAK NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR

��

��ON TUESDAYS

Ad # 12-13-12

7151 Fairbanks N. Houston(1 mile North of HWY 290)

Always call your Vet if you have any concerns or questions

(713)-937-7274W W W . F A I R B A N K S . V E T S U I T E . C O M

��

Dogs, like people can easily acquire contagious cough, cold and fl u like diseases from other dogs or the germs they left behind. Outbreaks can spread quickly through the air or excrements. This is a major problem in dog pounds and shelters where unvaccinated dogs from all over are concentrated in a shared environment. These germs are everywhere in our community. The most common cough germs are Bordetella, Adenovirus, Parainfl uenza and Distemper virus which we can vaccinate against. We do not have vaccines for some of the other cough germs. Often secondary bacteria will take opportunity and sick dogs will develop pneumonia. Hospitalization and proper antibiotics may be needed. These germs are by no means restricted to kennels. Contagious cough is the most common vaccine preventable disease we see from dogs throughout scattered neighborhoods. Canine Infl uenza Virus is less common but it is a severe threat if your dog is exposed. Your veterinarian can recommend a vaccine schedule for your individual pet. Responsible pet owners prevent disease.

Contagious Coughs In Dogs

MICKEY

BLAKE

Greater Heights

Chamber of

Commerce

Ad # 37684

1820-1 W. 43rd. St. (713) 290-1905We Accept Medicare, Medicaid & Insurance, WORKERS COMP.

I’M IN PAIN...CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP ME?

HUDSON CHIROPRACTICSe Habla Español

• Headache • Arthritis • Loss of Sleep • Scoliosis • Leg & Arm Pain & Numbness • Backache

• Tension •Whiplash

EXAM & X-RAYSMust present ad at

time of ap pointment.Expires June 30, 2013.

$2995

CONDITIONS THAT ARE DANGER SIGNALS

Reg.$140.00

99¢Ad # 37672

expires 6-14-13

2211 West 43rd 713-686-7078

HOURS: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm • 7 days a week

ONLY

BUY ONE BURGER GET ANOTHER ONE FOR

Ad # 37755

Buy One Dinner And Re ceive $5 Off Second Din ner Of Equal Or Less er Value.WITH THIS COUPON

DINE IN ONLY.VALID MON.-FRI. 3 PM TIL CLOSING

AND ALL DAY SAT. AND SUN.NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS.

OFFER EXPIRES 6-7-13

FAJITASFOR TWO

5305 Antoine @ Pinemont713-682-3853

Mexican Restaurant

MexicanRestaurant

$1395

DINE IN ONLY. THIS COUPON GOOD MON. THRU FRI. 3PM TIL CLOSING. THIS COUPON ALSO GOOD SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11:00 UNTIL CLOSING.

EXCLUDES ALCHOLIC BEVERAGESNOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. OFFER EXPIRES 6-7-13

$5 OFF DINNER

Full Service Bar - 13 oz. Regular Margaritas $2Weekdays & Saturdays 3:00-6:00 pm. Sunday - All Day

Party Room Available

• LIMIT THREE COUPONS PER TABLE •

www.WeBuyGoldCenter.com

“With This Coupon. Not Valid With Any Other Offer. *Written Veri able Quote On A Letterhead. From A Similar Type Of Local Area Competitor

Within One Mile Radius With Current Date Required. Valid For Metal Value Only. Limited To 20-DWT Maximum.”

Code # LDR051711073111 Expires 6/30/13OCCC Permit # 012263 • COH Permit# 111580

We GUARANTEE the HighestPrice by 5%

US 290 @ 34th St.11200 NW Fwy. Ste 700

281-888-0508

HWY 290 @ TIDWELL13482 NW Frwy.281-653-7162

HWY 290 @ FM 196012149 FM 1960 W. Ste. L

281-653-7162

35%MORECASH

with this coupon

1-855-351-GOLD

BONUS COUPON

DIAMONDS

Ad # 37757

FREE DONUTS 2 KOLACHESFREE

Good at this location only. One coupon per visit. Tax not included. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons.

With purchase of one dozen glazed donuts.

Get 1/2 dozen glazed donuts FREE with purchase of one

dozen donutsor more.

FREE DONUTSBuy 6 Glazed Donuts Get 6 Glazed Donuts

FREE!

3410 Ella Blvd. at 34th St. (713) 682-4343

EXPIRES 6-7-13. EXPIRES 6-7-13.EXPIRES 6-7-13.

BUY ONE BURGER GET

www.littlebittyburgerbarn.com�� ★ ��

M-F 10 AM-9 PM • SAT 11 AM-9 PM • SUN 11 AM-5 PM

Voted Best Burger Joint by Michael Berry Show

Kids Eat Free On Wednesdays!5:00 - 8:00 pm

1/2 OFF SECOND BURGER** of equal or lesser value

Ad # 37787

OPEN Sun - Thurs 11 am - 9 pm, Fri and Sat 11 am - 10 pm • Full Service after 3pm

6476 West Little York at Bingle ..........832-467-3360351 Greens Rd ...........................................281-872-7152

WELCOME ANY TIME AT ANY OF OUR TWO LOCATIONS!

$5.00 off any purchase of $20.00 or more or

$2.50 off any purchase of $15.00 or more

Valid for Lunch or Dine In only

Coupon must be present at ordering time, one per party please. Not valid for “To Go” orders.

Ad # 37681

1354 West 43rd(713) 290-0877

With purchase of another Sundae of equal or greater value.

With this coupon. One coupon per customer. This location only.

Expires 6-14-13

99¢ GET ASUNDAE for

only..

Available for Any Occasion or Holiday

ICE CREAMCAKES

To place an ad on the most popular page in the Leader, give us a call at (713) 686-8494 and ask for one of our professional sales executives

COUPONS. THE

COUPONS.THE

by Molly Sue McGillicuttyFor The Leader

If you walk into Clock Country, (6110 Milwee St., Suite B 77092) an Oak Forest clock repair shop, you might be greeted by Charlie (Brown) and Lucy (Van Pelt). They might slobber a little and sniff you inap-propriately, but don’t worry--it’s their job. You see, Charlie and Lucy are the resident dogs at Clock Coun-try. The shop owner, Steve, brings Charlie, a Blackface Mountain Cur and Lucy, a Staff ordshire terrier/pitbull mix with him most days to his shop. Steve says that he likes the added security that the dogs bring to the shop. Steve also adds that answering “nature’s call,” by taking the dogs out on small walks, helps to break up his workday.

Similarly, if you happen to go to Gallery Auctions on Auction Monday, you might meet Jasper, a miniature schnauzer and his owner, Glenda. Glenda says that Jasper enjoys socializing with the people at Gallery Auctions and that he also brings a bit of calm to a hectic day.

Jack is the resident mixed-breed pooch at Yol Art (1904 W. 18th, 77008) art gallery in The Heights. Ac-cording to gallery owner, Yolanta, Jack is an excellent doorbell and great company during her work day. Unlike many in Houston, Jack loves his commute to work, as he loves any opportunity to ride in the car. “He’s just a faithful best friend,” adds Yolanta.

Also commuting to work with his owner is Nikki Sixx, a mix of French bulldog, Boston terrier and poodle. Nikki Sixx’s owner works at a vet clinic and says that Nikki enjoys playing with the other dogs at the clinic.

How fun would it be to be able to take YOUR dog to work, you’re probably thinking--well, have I got news for you...

Here’s how you can participate:June 21 is the offi cial, citywide “Bring Your Dog To

Work Day” benefi ting the Houston Humane Society. The shelter is encouraging companies to allow their employees to bring their dogs to the offi ce to fundraise and support animal cruelty awareness. On June 21, (with approval from employers) employees will be allowed to bring their dogs to work simply by donating $5 to the Houston Humane Society. Shelter representatives will work with companies before-hand to ensure all employees fully understand how the program works and how they can participate. The representatives will also provide companies a list of suggested guidelines and an offi cial donation jar. For more information about Bring Your Dog to Work Day or inquiries about how to get involved, please contact Jenny Selber at [email protected] or Laura Littlejohn at [email protected].

Say cheese!On Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Falcon

Photography will be at Paws Pet Resort (3425 Couch St.) off ering a 10-minute photography session for your pet and a 5x7 pet portrait in exchange for $25 and a 25-pound donation of dog food. Half of the $25 fee and all of the food will go to Scout’s Honor Rescue. Call 281-560-3686 for an appointment.

Jack is the unoffi cial ‘doorbell’ at Yol Art on 18th Street in the Heights, and good company on the commute and during the workday for his owner. (Submitted photo)

The Leader • June 1, 2013 • @heightsleader • Page 5B

by Jane Ann RobertsFor The Leader

The Waltrip High School robotics squad, known as the Rambot Team, is faced with raising $17,500 quickly to compete this summer in two pres-tigious international meets for which it has qualifi ed.

The team won fi rst place at the re-gional Marine Advanced Technolo-gies Education Underwater remote operated vehicle competition at NASA last month and will be headed for two international competitions over the summer.

Team members are preparing to travel to the International MATE Un-derwater ROV competition in Taco-ma, Wash. June 20-22 – the only Texas Ranger Division team to qualify to compete with teams from all around the world! This is the fourth time Waltrip has qualifi ed and competed in International MATE.

In competition, the team will be required to safely operate its student-built ROV, orally present a technical report and present a display board to all participants during an evening ban-

quet. Members will have the unique opportunity to network with teams from all over the world and profes-sionals from underwater exploration industries.

The team will also be traveling to Norman, Okla., for the Global Con-ference on Educational Robotics and International Botball Tournament in July. The team won a special judges award for best rookie team at the re-gional Botball competition in March, qualifying them for a spot in the con-ference. The team has also been asked to present a paper on the Games Ro-bots Play Educational Robotics. At this competition, the team’s fully au-tonomous robots will work together to move items around a fi eld that simulates activities robots would per-form on Mars to prepare for a human habitat.

Donations can be made on http://www.gofundme.com/2uo908 or checks can be written to the Waltrip Robotics Team, c/o Stephanie “Spoony” Witherspoon, 1900 W. 34th St., Hous-ton 77018. For information, contact Witherspoon at [email protected] or 713-922-3447.

Waltrip robotics team fundraising to compete Working like a dog Molly

Diaries

The

Church GuideMESSAGE OF THE WEEK

“The Heart of the Heights”1245 Heights Blvd.

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

Nursery ProvidedReverend Hill Johnson, Pastor

Grace UnitedMethodist Church

713 862-8883Food Pantry, Thurs. 2-4:30 PM

www.graceintheheights.org

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

4040 Watonga • 713-688-5227

Member of MANNA

Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided)

Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:15 a.m.

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Reverend John Cain, Pastor

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Nursery ProvidedMinistering to the Oak Forest

Community since 1948

(713) 682-25561576 Chantilly @ Piney Woods

OaksPresbyterian

Church

Reverend Noelie Day

Gospel Truth Church

1624 W 34th • 713-686-7689www.gospeltruthchurch.org

Sunday 10:30 amWorship and The Word

Children’s ChurchWednesday 7:30 pm

Life Equip classes for all ages

��

��

��

��

Join us for Services in English or Spanish

Sunday Worship 10am & 5pmSunday Bible Classes 9am

Wednesday Bible Study 7pm

4215 Watonga Blvd. • 713-681-9365 Houston, TX 77092

Candlelight Church of Christ

713-864-4447 � Website www.gobc.orgInterim Pastor Dr. Bob Overton

Sunday Worship Servicesat 8:30am & 11:00am

3206 N. Shepherd

Pastor Jim Daniel

Bible Study 9:30 am

Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am

Sunday - Bible Study For All Ages .. 9:30am Morning Worship ............ 10:45am Age Graded Zones ...........6:15pmWed. - Prayer Meeting & Missions Organization .....................6:15pm

Dr. John W. Neesley - Senior Pastor

713-864-14701822 W. 18th

Member of MANNA

1216 Bethlehemat Ella Blvd.

(713) 688-7761Sunday School 9:30 AM

Morning Worship10:45 AM

��(Disciples of Christ)

Pastor Don Joseph

www.oakscchouston.orgVisit us on FaceBook

LIVES OF QUIET DESPERATION

Henry David Thoreau opined that “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau’s essay “Walden” might be read as an attempt to record some of the

variety of ways in which our lives can become desperate as we chase after wealth or fame, or desperately seek to scratch out a living. It is altogether possible to live a life of polymorphous desperation, i.e., to be desperate in a multitude of ways. Many of us are desperate to acquire wealth or fame, and desperate about our health, or about the health of our loved ones, or desperate about being alone in the world, or about what will become of us after our death. There are literally so many things to be desperate about that one almost despairs of ever being free of this desperate state. Perhaps desperation is our most basic or primal state. Is there not, after all, something desperate about life itself? Life sometimes seems like an endless profusion of desperate activity: seeking endlessly to survive, and to propagate oneself and one’s kind while fending off the desperate horde of barbarians at the gate. Is not every tribe of humanity and every living thing desperate to assimilate as much of the planet’s abundance as possible? It may seem this way on the surface, but underneath the surface, a calm wisdom is possible, if only we can quiet the endless seeking of our restless souls. So, perhaps we should quiet our soul and heed the voice of God.

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

Be still, and know that I am God.

New K.J.V. Psalm 46:10

First Baptist Church

Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday 6:00pm

Friday Youth 6:00pmSunday School 9:30 am

201 E. 9th St. • Houston TX 77007Spirit Led Worship 713-861-3102

Nursery Provided

Heights

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

OBITUARIES

NEWS FROM YOUR PEWS

��

��

��

��

November 27, 1944 - May 24, 2013

Laura Pyle Olejnik died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 68 years. She

lived in Houston, TX. She spent her last 20 months of life in local hospitals, trying to recover from damage caused by Bickerstaff’s brainstem encephalitis associated with Guillain-Barré Syn-drome. Effects of prolonged hospital-ization and ventilation issues caused her passing at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

Laura was born in Springhill, LA on November 27, 1944 to Della Berniece Johnson and William Weldon Pyle Sr. She is survived by her sister, Barbara and brother, Bill. Laura wed Michael Olejnik at St. Thomas High School on June 25, 1977. She obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Library Science. Her two other Mas-ter’s Degrees in Theology from UST. She held library positions at South Texas Junior College, St. Thomas High School, U of H Downtown, and was a tenured Associate Professor and Director of the Cardinal Beran Li-brary at St. Mary’s Seminary for 17 years. Laura converted to Catholi-cism and actively served her local parish as an RCIA leader and sponsor, Engaged Couples sponsor, Children’s Liturgy leader, and member of the choir and Fellowship committee. Her faith and study of theology was deepened through classes and courses she desired to regularly attend.

Laura is survived by her mother, Della Berniece, her sister, Barbara and brother Bill, her husband, Michael Olejnik, her daughter Ellyn and her two grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew.

Viewings were held at Pat H. Foley and Co. Funeral Home on Wednes-day, May 29th, and Thursday, May 30th, with Rosary held at 7 PM. Ser-vice at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Friday, May 31st at 10:30 AM, com-mittal immediately following at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Reception for family and friends at St. Ambrose following the burial.

Laura’s life was family and making all friends feel like family. Involved, encouraging, and full of compassion, she wanted to give all the love she had away. She had a lot of love to give.

Donations in Laura Pyle Olejnik’s name can be made to St.

Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston,

Texas 77024, www.smseminary.com.

Laura Pyle Olejnik

John Joseph Cone, born No-vember 1, 1939, in Beaumont,

Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a cou-rageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Lamar University and had a long career in oilfi eld equip-ment sales in Houston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Katherine and Howell Cone, sister Colleen and her hus-band Billy Roane. He is survived by his wife Mary Carr Cone, son Chris and wife Cristi, son Travis, daughter Katherine, daughter Su-san and husband Paul Pederson and granddaughters Tori, Lauren, Grace, Rylie, Mary and Kristina. Brother Anson and wife Lauren and brother Michael and wife Mary.

John will be remembered as a lov-ing husband and cherished friend to many and for his active and devot-ed service as deacon and treasurer of Baptist Temple Church.

Pall Bearers will be; John Crane, Ken Howard, Gene Dishman, Mary Pederson, Kristina Pederson and Paul Pederson

A funeral service for John was held on Friday, May 24th, at Pat H. Foley & Co. Funeral Directors. Burial followed at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

John Joseph Cone

��

��

��

��

Nov. 1, 1939 - May 21, 2013

Ad # 29672

Invest in Your Future Th rough America’s Past

U.S. CoinsAuthorized Dealer : PCGS

Invest in Your FutureThrough America’s Past

Appraisals given for banks, estates, attorneys, insurance and individuals.

8435 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024PHONE 713-464-6868 FAX 713-464-7548 www.buyuscoins.com

Toll Free Number (888) 502-7755 Louisiana Offi ce (337) 291-1191

Dorotha L Mahnke, also known as ‘Doto’ was born Sept. 18,

1928 in Fairfax, OK and died May 26, 2013 in Houston, TX . She was a resident of Oak Forest & Shep-herd Park Plaza since 1950. She was very active in PTA, her com-munity, and Houston First Church of God. She is survived by her husband Art Mahnke, her daugh-ter Connie Van Ness and husband Larry, son Steve Mahnke and wife Karen, grandson Sean Van Ness and Joe and Sabine Bates and chil-dren Jacob and Julia. A Memorial service will be held May 30 at 2:00 at Houston First Church of God, 14400 Northwest Freeway, Hous-ton, TX . In lieu of fl owers memo-rial contributions may be made to Houston First Church of God.

Dorotha L. Mahnke ��

by Elizabeth [email protected]

Sincere congratulations to two of our neighbors who were graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans on May 11. Mahoganee Renee’ Medlock received a bachelor of music degree, and Anne Catherine Loos received a bachelor of science degree and graduated magna cum laude, both from the College of Music & Fine Arts. Veteran TV journalist Tom Brokaw was the speaker and received an honorary degree along with leg-endary jazz vocalist Germaine Bazzle and Pulitzer Prize-winning jour-nalist and now New York Times Managing Editor Dean Baquet.

Congratulations to Lutheran High North senior Christina Hayes who was graduated in LHN’s commencement ceremonies at Grace Presbyte-rian Church on May 25. Christina’s parents, Robert and Sylvia Hayes, and her grandmother Mary Hayes, are very proud of her and can’t wait to see this brand new University of Houston Cougar take the campus by storm this fall.

Wonderful news from Garden Oaks Elementary Principal Lindsey Pollock: She was chosen by Raise Your Hand Texas to attend a sum-mer institute on Instructional Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Recently at the HISD Title Funds and Federal Funding Parent Infor-mation Conference at nearby district headquarters, it was a relief to see two friendly faces - hardworking neighborhood mothers Stephanie Du-broff Acosta, there on behalf of Garden Oaks Elementary, and Kristi Anders, attending for Hogg Middle School. Dedicated parents are a true blessing for our schools.

Kudos to Hayley Helton, an Oak Forest daughter now attending Klein High School, who was chosen to be one of the Klein Bearkats’ newest drum majors. This is quite an accomplishment even for this amazing young lady who is well known for setting goals and achieving them. Those of you who have played in high school bands know the level of experience, dedication and commitment it takes to be chosen drum ma-jor.

Happy anniversary to Mark and Kristi (Kerr) Ritch who just cele-brated their 22nd wedding anniversary. Mark and Kristi have three sons, Matt, Jason and Drew.

Belated happy May birthdays to neighbors Anthony Arcos and Re-bekah Villarreal.

Exciting news for Bryan Rabius, who was voted to be on Oaks Dad’s Club’s All Stars Baseball team.

Girl Scouts in the Twin Oaks Service Unit will be holding Wacky Wednesdays again this summer and all girls, ages 5-18, are eligible to register, including non-Girl Scouts. Classes run 7-9 p.m. June 12-Aug. 7 and include gymnastics, making lip gloss and tie dye, origami, screen printing, and kitchen art. The group will meet at the Girl Scout Cottage on Wakefield across the street from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Contact Eleonore Orgish at [email protected] to register or for more information. Non-Girl Scouts will pay a $12 registration fee for the se-ries, and each class runs between $7-12.

The White Oak Conference Center Pool, 7603 Antoine (formerly the Inwood Forest Country Club pool) is offering memberships. Cost for a group of four is $195, plus $50 for each additional member. Individ-ual memberships are $115. Swim hours run from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Neighbors: Lots of pomp and circumstance St. James Lutheran to

host Summer Camp 2013 St. James Lutheran Church,

1602 W. 43rd St., will host Sum-mer Camp 2013, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10-July 3, for children 6 years through 12 years. Registration is required.

A “Learn How to Dance Salsa” fundraiser will be held 7-10 p.m. June 22. Tickets will be available at the door.

For information call 713-686-1577 or e-mail [email protected].

Scholarships awarded at St. Matthew’s

Scholarships were awarded to Clare Frankel, Leah Porterfield and Adelaide Leonard, recipients of the Donald McDavid Scholarship for 2013. The scholarship was es-tabished by the United Methodist Men in honor of McDavid to as-sist high school graduating seniors with their college education.

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.

St. Matthew’s United Method-ist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, visit the web site at www.stmat-thewsmethodist.org or call 713-697-0671.

Alphina Jo Bailey, 89, died May 24. Lenard Glenn Canniff, 49, died May 13. Paul Thomas Coons, Sr., born June 27, 1920 in Houston, died May 23. Yolanda Gonzales, 75, died May 24. Dallas H. Perry, 86, of Houston, died May 20. Sgt. Dwayne Polk, 47, died May 19. Mariano Mireles Salazar, 84, born Feb. 13, 1929 in Cheapside, Texas, died May 25. Michael James Seeberger, born April 22, 1955 in Houston, died May 20. Maybelline “Mable” Garner Smith, born July 18, 1918 in Fordyce, Ark., died

May 22. Dallas Pung Wasson, 71, born March 1, 1942 in Minneapolis, died May 6. Lauretta M. Zaccari, “Nana”, born May 11, 1956 in Central Islip, New York,

died May 25 in Houston.


Ad # 6-01

LEADER PUZZLER SOLUTIONS

U THIS Small ads really do work

if they say the right thing

Try One - (713) 686-8494

❖��❖��

��❖��❖��❖ ��

��

��

��

��

��

Ad # 37568

EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

Come Play Bingo For Fun • Win MoneyAll prices are per session (playing 2 sessions)

Make New Friends & Support These Charities:

$5 - 12 cards$7 - 24 cards$9 - 36 cards$10 - 60 cards$1 - add ons after 60

Play For Only $3

• Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat Nights: 7:30 pm• Sundays 2:30 pm

Doors Open 2½ HoursBefore Game Starts

7214 Airline(between Parker & Little York)

713-MY BINGO (692-4646)

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Only!

DANCE TOWN

WEEKLY GAME TIMES

FOR LIMITED TIME!9 card pkg. - 3 games

(1) $750 (2) $500 Winners

Come Checkout One of Houston’s Largest Bingo Halls

$5,000BINGO PRIZES

NIGHTLY

VFW 9187, VFW 5619, K of C 8494, K of C 7901

DOLLARNIGHT

MONDAY & FRIDAY12 Cards - $19 Cards - $1

2-6 Cards - $1

$1

The Leader • June 1, 2013 • www.theleadernews.com • Page 7B

St. Pius X sophomore Jordan Jackson tied for second place in the TAPPS Class 5A High Jump last month in Waco. Jackson, the son of Eric Jackson and former WNBA superstar Sh-eryl Swoopes, is also a basketball standout. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

High achiever

The first time St. Pius X sophomore Jordan Jackson competed in the high jump, he tied the school record with a 6-feet-2-inch effort.

And it only got better from there. Last month, he set a school (and personal record) with a 6-8 mark at the Epis-copal Relays in Bellaire, clearing it on his second attempt.

“Jumping 6-8, you’re making a statement,” SPX track & field coach Blake Ware said. “He’ll do great things with basketball and the high jump.”

It was the top effort of any TAPPS athlete this spring -- an impressive feat for a first year track & field athlete.

“I joined track for basketball reasons,” Jackson said. “The coaches wanted me to do the 400. High jump ended up being my main event. It helps my legs get stronger and helps my endurance for basketball.”

At the state meet on May 11, Jackson tied for second place with a jump of 6-4 at Baylor University in Waco. He knows he’ll have two more chances to earn a state cham-pionship.

“It was a great experience and a great atmosphere,” Jack-son said. “My goal is to win state. I should have won it this year. Right before regionals, I strained my MCL. I won re-gionals with a 6-6 jump.”

Jackson, 15, averaged 15 points per game as a shooting guard for the Panthers’ boys basketball team, which won the district championship last winter.

This winter, he’ll get the chance to play for new head coach Russell Carr, who’s won several TAPPS 4A state titles at Westbury Christian. He’ll compete in AAU basketball this summer for the Gulf Coast Blue Chips.

Jackson’s father, Eric, handles most of his recruiting

SPX sophomore sets new school high jump record

see Jackson • Page 8B

��

��

��

��

A year full of memories,share yours with us

There were several athletic highlights this spring, including the Reagan High softball team sweeping archrival Waltrip for the first time in program history. What are some highlights you’d like to share? E-mail [email protected] or send a tweet to @HouSportsLeader on Twitter. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Family/owned/operated

281-741-8611Caring & Professional • est 2003

houstonpetcremationservices.com

from $5500 up

Pet Cremations

by Michael [email protected]

��

�� !��"��#��$%��&��'��#��(��)��! �� !��"��"��#�!��"�$��%�! ��&��'�##�!��&(��&��&��'�##�%��&!��!)��%#�"��&��"��&��

��!��"��*��!)

��)��*��*��)��+��'��+��

��,��)� -��!!!../-��0��'��1�

��+��)��+��*�2��3��

-��444� /-��0��*��1�

��&��!��! ��'��&��+�&�$��! ��

��0��''��1��'��*��'��'��*��)�*��'��'��'��)��

��,�� !�5��

��+�� 6�.!�5��

��)�� 6%�5��

��&#��&��!�,&#��&�!��&#��&(&%#��,&#��

-&��"&#"�#&��!��!��"��./)012��&(��!�3

��"�!�� &(�+�&�� &(�+�&��

��+��7��'��*� -�.�6� �.�!�%� � - �� 4!�..6�4��

��+��7��'��*77� -�$ �$��6� � -�.��6%$��

��)��+��777��'��*� -�!��%!�� !6� -�$��.��$ ��!$��

��)��+��777��'��*77� -��4�� -� 4�$$��$.�

7��+��'��*��$0.1��)�8��77�9:��*9��'��*�� 4�� 0��1��)�8��777�9��)��+��9��'��*��$0��1��)�8��

��!�!��!�%��!��

��'��7�-$ � �6��

7;��

��&��!��&��'��&��+�&�$��&��

�&��&�"��4

��&��4�

��5�� !6� ��&#�

��"&#��*��

��!��&��*��

��!��

�&��+�&�$��&�� -��!!!..� -��%6��7� -��! .!..� - �4 �� -$�6!��

�&��&��&��&��*�#��&��&�"��4�

��&��*��4�&7��%��*�"��-��!!!..� -��. 6��7� -��!�6...� - �.!%� -6�� %�

��!��&�� -��!!!..� -��444� 7� -��!�� - �.�$� -6�� %�

7��<��=��>��)��+��*�'��?��)��*��*��+��*��+��'��

��&��!��*7�'��&��+�&�$��*7��*��& ��!��"�

�&��+�&�� +�&��

�+��,��=��3��'�#�� -�!�664� -�!�%�%�

�+��)��3��'�#�� -4��!4$� -4��$$��

2��@��A��#��3��B��#��-��3�� -��! .!..� -��!��

��)��+��#�� -.��.�� -�.6�.��

��0��1��)�� -C�4��4�

��!��&��#&'2��!�##&��&��"��#��&(��!��!��"��&!��&��/8�7�&��& ��#!��*�*�� "��&�

��2��*�*�� '&��88�7�&��& ��#!��'��!��!2��&7��%��"��&��!�&%�*��&��&�!��7�&��&��

��!�/82�� &�!#��"�&� ��&(��&��7�*&#��)

��"��##%&"5��&��9�� &(��&��!��"��"&��&!��%��:�� *��&��*&#�&��&��#�"��;<)=.>?=<)��#�"��'�##�%��&��&��"&##7�

��#!��!��"��&!��&��&��("��##%&"5��&��;<)=.>?=<)

��!��&#&�"��

��'��'��'��*��*��'��*�'��'��'��'��*��

,��;��>��"��0�1� -�% � �� 4�

��<��=��>��"��0�1� -!��6� �6�$�

��

��

Jackson • from Page 7B

Lost Forest Tennis Club awards scholarshipLost Forest Tennis Club, a local-

ly owned tennis facility awarded a $1,500 scholarship on May 23 to Natalie Salazar, the daughter of Daniel Salazar, a tennis club member. The award is the inau-gural “Sissy Stramblad” Memorial Scholarship, which was named in honor of former respected club member, Sissy Stramblad. The

funding for the scholarship came from tennis club member dona-tions and club ownership.

Natalie Salazar plans to at-tend Texas State University in San Marco, Texas and is a graduate of Jersey Village High School. She is an accomplished tennis player and has been a junior player in the club’s Rivera Tennis Academy.

“Lost Forest is pleased to reward Natalie with the initial club schol-arship which will enable her to further her education” said Club Owner, Larry Justice.

With 15-lighted courts, Lost Forest Tennis Club located at 5775 Lost Forest Drive, adjacent to West Tidwell has been providing ten-nis instruction, recreational and

league play, summer camps and tennis equipment for 40 years to the residents of the Northwest and Cy-Fair communities. The club is currently conducting a member-ship drive in May and June where new members can opt for the first two months free or 25 percent off of monthly dues. For more info go to www.lostforesttennisclub.com.

Natalie Salazar, left, won a $1,500 scholarship from the Los t Forest Tennis Club.(Submitted Photo)

ODC’s Budding Champions

Oaks Dad’s Club 8 and under all-star pitcher Sophia Erazo practiced for a tournament last week. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)


letters, so the sophomore won’t get overconfident, but he did not acknowledge that Big 12 schools, Houston, Rice and Pepperdine have expressed interest.

“It was a blessing -- a big thrill (that he tied for second in the high jump),” said Eric, a former SPX football coach who works in the school’s facilities department. “He grew 2-4 inches in the last year, and it allowed him to develop that spring (in his step) that he has now.”

Eric played football at Texas Tech and for the Texas Copper-heads Arena Football League.

Jordan’s mother is three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Sh-eryl Swoopes, who won an NCAA National Championship at Texas Tech in 1993. She’s currently the head women’s basketball coach at Loyola University in Chicago.

“She taught me to never give up, and if you want something you have to earn it,” Jordan said.

As for college, Jordan would like to play basketball at Kentucky or North Carolina, but he also wouldn’t mind going to his par-ents’ school.

“It’d be nice to go to Texas Tech,” he said.

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

Documents

Leader0601b