速
FEBRUARY 2014
FEEL FABULOUS OVER FORTY COACHING YOUR KIDS
RISE OF A NATION
THE POWER OF BEAUTY SWEET & SOPHISTICATED
*ETPCU membership required. Rates subject to change without notice. $15,000 minimum loan amount. Credit score must be 680 or above. Not applicable on mobile home loans. All loans subject to ETPCU’s normal credit guidelines. Rates may be higher depending upon credit score and length of loan. Rates apply only to first lien mortgages. Some restrictions apply. APR applicable to loans of $100,000 or less.
That’s how much we love our customers. Dixie Paper Company Inc. Since 1976.
800.556.5002
PUBLISHER'S LETTER The individuals that make up a city are most often what defines that city's personality and charm!
Anyone who knows me, knows I love meeting new people. Throughout the years, growing up in East Texas, I have met a lot of great people. Whether they are clients I meet through the office, teachers or parents at my kid's school or the individuals I meet about town; making connections with people is one of the best parts of my day. It is also one of the main reasons I love my job. I often think of what my life would be like if I hadn't bumped into a certain person or had been hesitant to stike up a conversation with that curly headed girl from the tanning salon. Every chance meeting with someone leads you to a different place or person in your life. The individuals that make up a city are most often what defines that city's personality and charm! Because let's face it, we are all characters in this play called life. And all of these 'characters' and their stories woven together are what creates the culture of our community. SHAWN MICHAEL HANEY shaney@h3-media.com
As the East Texas economy grows and develops, so does the people that live here. They grow financially, intellectually, spiritually and creatively. As our metropolis expands, I can't help but notice the level of creative and artistic individuals coming from and gravitating towards our communal hub. From music, photography, and painting, to film, theatre and dance, East Texas' imaginative minds are blooming. That is why I am so excited to introduce Artists Nation to our readers. This cultivated collection of creative souls have joined forces to better shed light on the working and starving artists we take for granted. This forum
No. 2
BS CENE
gives its members the opportunity to gain valuable resources like coaching, education and exposure. Not to mention, the comradery and energy that comes from a group of creatives is entertainment in itself. Who wouldn't want to be a part of something like that? Artists Nation is made up of a group of colourful characters from all walks of life. You may remember the story we told you last month, in the January issue, about a play entitled, Nevermore. The director of Nevermore, Josh Carpenter, did not hesitate to become a member and support Artists Nation the second he heard about it. Another member, Von Criswell, is a fabulous hair and makeup artist who has beautified many of the models that have graced the pages of BSCENE Magazine. She was also the inspiration and model for the artistic approach we took for this months cover. And of course, there is Matthew Martin, the heart behind the organization. Martin was transplanted to Tyler not long after Hurricane Katrina devastated our southern gulf coast in 2005. What is New Orleans' loss is East Texas' gain! Martin brings with him a slew of passion he has been dying to share with his new-found creative friends! Martin's vision and goal is to make art as accessible to the citizens of East Texas as it was to him in the Arts District of the Big Easy. So he joined forces with fellow artists and Artists Nation was born. We are thrilled to tell you their story and hopefully inspire creativity and ingenuity in your life, because a picture truly is worth a thousand words. B S CE N E M A G.COM
THE CHAIR { it’s much more than a piece of furniture }
You lounge in it (so does your dog). You bounce babies in it. Share your lap. Cuddle kids. Entertain friends. Laugh and love in it. It’s a treasured spot in your home – and in your heart. At Swann’s, we are as passionate about creating custom pieces that capture your unique style and vision – as you are about having them in your life. From concept and design to cushioning, color and fabric selection, our dedicated team will work with you, one-on-one, to ensure everything we create for you is truly much more than a piece of furniture. At Swann’s, we’ll help you create your home – and memories – piece by piece.
WE’RE READY TO DESIGN AROUND YOUR INSPIRATIONS.
903.561.6400 | swanns.com
D e s i g n f o r l i f e . I n s p i r e d b y yo u .
B SC ENEMAG. COM
7328 Old Ja ck sonville Highway | Tyler, Texas 75703
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 3
EDITOR'S LETTER Times have definitely changed since I was a kid; but my overwhelming desire to protect and control every aspect of my kids life will not teach them independence ... Sunday, May 8, 2005, was the day I had anxiously awaited for my whole life. I had a feeling that something was different and with the anticipation of finding out if I was right, I couldn't sleep. So at 5 A.M., I quietly got up, snuck out of the house and went to Walgreens. I came back home and with Shawn still sleeping so soundly, took a test to see if my intuitions were correct. And yep, you guessed it, I was going to be a mom! It was definitely one of the most exciting days of my life! I couldn't wait to break the news to Shawn. But, before I could did that, I just had to be sure; so I took three more pregnancy tests.
KELLY LAINE HANEY khaney@h3-media.com
It just so happened that it was Mother's Day; and what a better way to spill the beans to my 'un-expecting' husband, than to buy him a Mother's Day card, serve him breakfast in bed and anticipate his response. It took him a minute to realize that I wasn't a crazy person for buying him a Mother's Day card and that the parts of the card I had marked out and re-written was my clever way of saying, SURPRISE ... I am officially going to be your baby's mama! Not to mention it was really cool to be able to tell our moms on Mother's Day that we were having a baby! I think we sat around most of the day shocked, excited and in disbelief that we were actually going to be parents. After a few hours of being on cloud nine, it hit me, and my excitement instantly turned to fear. I suddenly realized that we would be solely responsible for this little person. I mean, I had never been a mom before, and Shawn had never even held a baby. Will I even know what to do? Will I be a good mom? They don't come with a manual
No. 4
BS CENE
and the nurse certainly doesn't come home with them. After nine months of waiting, on January 5, 2006, we met our little man, Aiden Michael. I was scared to death. No-one, and I mean NO-ONE, was allowed to touch him or hold him unless they had bathed themselves in hand sanitizer. If you had a sniffle, don't even call, much less come to my house. I was so over protective of that little fella that I couldn't even stand to be around myself. Then nine months later, we very unexpectedly found out we were expecting ... again. Nine months after that, on August 3, 2007, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Aniston Laine, to the family. Now having two babies in diapers, the 'snifflers' were not only welcomed at the Haney household, they were invited. You have a little cold and a low grade fever? No problem, come on over; babies are resilient and they need to build up their immune system anyway. Poor Aniston was lucky if her bottles were washed well, much less sterilized. Times have definitely changed since I was a kid; but my overwhelming desire to protect and control every aspect of my kids life will not teach them independence nor life experiences. All they really need, besides the basic necessities to survive, is your love, approval and attention. So what if they wear clothes that don't match or shorts with cowboy boots and a superhero cape to the store? Let them express their personality and style. It only embarrasses you, everyone else thinks they are adorable. If you know you need to be a little less overbearing as a parent, then we have just the article for you (pg. 30). I hope you find it as helpful and humorous as I did! B S CE N E M A G.COM
THE MAGAZINE OF EAST TEXAS 903.509.4703 • info@h3-media.com BSCENEMAG.COM
BSCENE STAFF
Publisher/CEO - Shawn Michael Haney Vice President - Kelly Laine Haney Editor - Kelly Laine Haney Graphics/Photographer - Noel Martin Graphics/Videographer - Lindsey Todd Morgan Production Assistant - Samuel McCurry Sales - Sonya York Sales - Anna Snodgrass Sales - Stacey Harrell Distribution - Devin Hunter
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
David C. Allen Photography, Sara Brazzil, Natalie Fehr, Image Eye Care, Longview Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Scott Lieberman, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Smead Photography, Bryan Stewart, Tyler Area Builders Association, Tyler Chamber of Commerce, David White Photography
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Zoe Lawhorn, Kim Lewis, Scott Morgan, Michael Prince, Dr. Aubrey Sharpe
STYLE FILE
Models: Shelby & Travis Chick Hair: Morgan McGill Makeup: Irene Jones Photography: Noel Martin
COVER
On The Cover: Von Criswell Photography By: Noel Martin
YOU’RE DRIVING HOME OUR REPUTATION... AND HAVE BEEN FOR OVER 60 YEARS
PUBLISHER H3 MEDIA, L.L.C. ©
5005 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY 903.581.0020 WWW.DAVIS-GREEN.COM No. 6 BS CENE
H3 Media, L.L.C. 2014. All Rights Reserved.
BSCENE welcomes unsolicited submissions and photographs, but does not assume any responsibility for publication or return of materials. When any editorial or photography submission, whether in advertisements or editorial, is provided to BSCENE, by any means, whether electronically or otherwise, the person/business making the submission assumes all responsibility that the submission does not infringe on any third party’s rights and title, including all copyrights and/or releases. No fees are due to anyone, including photographer or models, unless previously agreed upon by all parties involved. The opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the representative writers and authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this magazine.
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Our nearest branch is always close at-hand. Take your banking on the go with SMARTDeposit. Deposit a check with your phone, 24/7*- anytime, anywhere!
* NOTICE: All items captured M-F before 6:00 pm CST will be DEPOSITED SAME DAY, but will not post to “Available Balance� until end of day processing. All credits received for the current day will post before debits. Items captured on a non-banking day will be processed the following business day.
FEBRUARY 2014
CONTENTS Publisher’s Letter 02 Editor's Letter 04
48 Town Dining Guide
Street Scene 10
56 Comfy Casual
Artists Nation12
64 The Cherry On Top
Exercise Over Forty 22
70 Outtakes
The Worry-Less Parent 30
76 Ride The Tribal Wave
Best of 2013, Results 38
82 The Power Of Beauty
Tasting Room 42
94 Technology You Wear
22
47
BWELL
360º Fitness’, Michael Prince, shows us how to maintain our form and continue looking fabulous over forty.
No. 8
47 Man About
BS CENE
MAN ABOUT TOWN
The Man, Dr. Aubrey Sharpe, visits the kitchen of Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant to get the low down on this high cuisine.
56 STYLE IQ
Looking to cuddle this Valentine’s Day? Our Style File will help you get cozy and comfy to optimize snuggle-time with your significant other. B S CE N E M A G.COM
FEBRUARY EVENTS
18 CHRISTMAS AT HOME 28 WINTER GALA 32 CATTLE BARONS’ GALA KICK OFF 38 STARS OVER LONGVIEW 54 TAKING IT OFF FOR THE DOGS; PIONEERS IN DIAGNOSIS OF NECK AND BACK PAIN 68THE EARL CAMPBELL TYLER ROSE AWARD BANQUET 72 COVER UNVEIL 79 LONGVIEW CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET
12
76 AT HOME
Kim Lewis celebrates our Native American Heritage and gives us a sneak peek into trends soon to be featured in homes across the country. B SC ENEMAG. COM
82 AT HOME
America’s love affair with the hot-rod is far from cold. We take an inside look at the muscle cars that have power enthusiast a bit weak in the knees.
94 GEEK CRED
Computers are making their way onto every part of the body, this month we preview technology that should have you covered head-to-toe. F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 9
STREET SCENE What is “STREET SCENE”: glimpses of glitter, photos of friends, a few lines of life and laughter. Like a school's yearbook, Street Scene chronicles life in East Texas. You'll find businesses and others commemorating anniversaries. Celebrations and charities gloss these pages, accompanied by faces you know. Music, theater and other cultural events also make the scene.
The Chinn Guitar Project visited Austin Elementary in Tyler to donate a fresh batch of 12 new guitars to its music program on December 4.
Pets Fur People partnered with Meals on Wheels in Tyler to help bring East Texas pet owners a little extra Christmas cheer by providing presents for cats and dogs. Over 50 holiday pet presents were delivered throughout the area.
Villa Montez hosted an autograph party for the dozen community leaders who bravely “took it off for the dogs” for its fundraising calendar in Tyler on Dec. 10.
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital hosted the Nacogdoches Chamber’s Alive After Five on Dec. 5. Dr. Steven Oveturf was introduced along with his staff. Guests enjoyed entertainment by Night Shift, delicious food, refreshing drinks from GG Distributing and great door prize drawings!
Susan Robinson hosted a trunk show at its Tyler location on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to showcase the stunning holiday designs of Ippolita Jewelry.
Stephen F. Austin State University hosted its annual gala at the Baker Pattillo Student Center in Nacogdoches on Dec. 14. Proceeds from the Gala go towards the permanent endowment created by SFASU Foundation, Inc. for achievement by faculty in teaching and research. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Blind Date of Austin.
No. 10 BS CENE
The Tyler chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held its Luncheon and Awards Recognition Ceremony at the Ornelas Activity Center in Tyler on December 4.
Gracielas Cuisine proudly welcomed guests to its new location in Tyler with a ribbon cutting on Dec. 17. Gracielas Cuisine features an array of Asian and Mexican dishes. B S CE N E M A G.COM
Maude Cobb Activity and Convention Center hosted Prime Time Event at The Thomas Hitting Academy proudly welcomed big and lil’ leaguers to its location in Longview on Jan. 14. Businesses from around the town thier batting practice facility in Longview on Dec. 3. showed off their wares.
Adopt A Shelter was inducted into the Longview Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at their new location in Tyler on Dec. 6.
Longview Chamber of Commerce welcomed new chamber members Texas Classic Productions LLC with a ribbon cutting at their new location in Longview on Jan. 18.
Volunteers gathered at the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce for “Operation Thank You!” on Jan. 22. Volunteers hand-delivered new chamber publications to members, extending a “thank you” for being part of the organization.
The Centene Corporation cut the crimson tape on their new location on the new Earl Campbell Parkway in Tyler on Dec. 16. B SC ENEMAG. COM
The Longview Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for speaker, author and activist Rhonda Henry in Longview on Jan. 9.
The Tyler Chamber of Commerce held its Power Networking Breakfast at Traditions in Tyler on Jan. 22.
Murray Jewelry sliced the crimson ribbon welcoming shoppers to their new location in Longview on Dec. 19. F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 11
ARTISTS NATION Article By: Zoe Lawhorn, Photos By: Noel Martin
“Our artists gain valuable resources, coaching, education and the exposure they need to become successful,” Martin says. Much of the group’s resources are digital. Blogs, forums, social networking and a myriad of other resources are available on the group’s website, artistsnation.org.
W
hen Matthew Martin moved to Tyler from New Orleans, the biggest shock he faced was cultural. The Arts Districts he had loved in larger cities, like his hometown, seemed nowhere to be found. As a stranger in a strange land, Matthew naturally longed for the common ground shared by artists and art lovers, but found it difficult to connect to a community that could not reflect his interests and ambitions. Growing up in New Orleans, Martin lived near the Public Belt Railroad. He says that he witnessed the, “miraculous overnight transformations” of what had been old, decrepit, rusted out train cars into vibrant and colorful canvases baring the artwork of daring graffiti artists. To him, these were stunning pieces of art and he began to notice that the sprawling wild designs covered many of the city’s surfaces; transforming ordinary utilitarian objects into urban works of art. He eventually grabbed a bottle of spray paint and tried his hand at the practice that had captured his imagination. However, he found his own efforts disappointing. His work just was not up to the level of those he calls his “anonymous peers,” and he realized that admiring art and creating it were two very different things. Matthew was discouraged, but he found inspiration in the words of his grandmother, also an artist, “You can’t just look at art, you have to see it. When you really see it, you feel it; it becomes a part of you. When that happens, you can create it with ease.” Suddenly Matthew’s interest in art evolved from fascination to dedication and he began to work tirelessly at his craft. He studied, collaborated with other artists and submerged himself into the local arts culture. Over time, his skills improved and his own artworks started to radiate from surfaces across the city. Initially satisfied, Martin soon grew frustrated as his creations were painted over by other artists, property owners and city officials. Not only were his paintings not appreciated, they were considered acts of vandalism by those outside of the art world. Rather than giving up altogether, he began working with more traditional mediums; choosing to create lasting works and release the ephemera of graffiti. He continued to study fine arts in high school and attended private art classes after school. He added new mediums to his repertoire including acrylics, pastels, charcoal and even worked with sculpting. After graduating, he studied graphic design at The Art Institute as well as Business Management and Marketing at The University of New Orleans. Martin has worked for several
national companies and even served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2005, Matthew was working for AT&T and along with so many others, he suffered the enormous devastation of Hurricane Katrina. During the aftermath of the storm, his family relocated to Texas. For some time, Matthew remained in New Orleans, but eventually he decided it was time to move closer to family. “Fortunately, I was working with a national company and they were happy to relocate me…It was a great way to have a fresh start and be closer to the rest of my family,” he says. Matthew found himself in a town that was a far cry from New Orleans. Gone was Jackson Square. Gone was the transparency of a city enamored by its own uniqueness. “I'm used to large cities that have designated Arts Districts that host different events and make finding people that share similar interests much easier. Unfortunately, Tyler doesn't have that yet,” he says. “Don't get me wrong, Tyler had and still has a very strong ‘music scene’ and offers a lot of nightlife associated with it. However, to me ‘the arts’ include much more than music.” Back home, Martin could spend an evening listening to a poetry slam, exploring a gallery, watching a fashion show and much more. Upon first glance, it seemed like artistic opportunities were few and far between the community he now calls home. “I eventually heard about the Tyler Artwalk from a friend who worked downtown. I was very excited when I found out that there was a gallery (Gallery Main Street) putting it together and looking for new artists to participate. My work was accepted into the Artwalk and it was a great experience. It opened doors that led me to meeting other people in different art scenes [and these people] felt the same frustrations as myself.” Matthew and a group of artists from all different genres began sketching out a plan to address the issue that had frustrated them all – how to create a vibrant arts culture that supported its artists, facilitated events, cultivated public interest and accessibility and encouraged the widespread awareness of art in East Texas. “That is when Artists Nation was born,” Martin states. “Our mission is to provide local artists with the tools, resources and exposure needed to be successful; while building and strengthening the local art scenes and our communities,” he says. The group defines seven scenes including visual arts; music; fashion, hair and makeup; film and photography; performing arts, actors and models and artisan creations. Matthew began by identifying leaders in each category and approached them one by one. “Much to my surprise, each one of them jumped at the opportunity and couldn't wait to be apart of the movement.” The Artists’ Nation team of directors volunteer their time and include Sam Fontenot, B SC ENEMAG. COM
visual arts; Logan Stephens, music; Megan Stephens, event photographer; Von Criswell, fashion, hair and makeup; Kevin Young, film and photography; Josh Carpenter, performing arts; Laney Glover, event coordinator; and Tye Jackson, media. “Our Directors work on a voluntarily basis and Artists Nation would not be where we are today without them. I'm honored to have their help and want to thank each one of them,” says Matthew. Performing Arts Director, Josh Carpenter, found himself in a similar scenario as Matthew, after moving back to Tyler from Los Angeles. He had originally moved to New York at the age of 18 to pursue his acting career. There he spent eight years acting onstage and onscreen in productions ranging from "Sex And The City" to an off Broadway children’s show "A Dolphin Up A Tree." Josh moved to L.A. and continued to land roles in national commercials and film festivals, but just when it seemed he was poised to land a long awaited series role, a severe allergic reaction seemingly
destroyed his hard fought dream career. “After an allergic reaction to a prescribed drug, my world came crushing down and I came back home to Tyler, Texas,” says Josh. He doesn’t say this, but Josh had to feel that he’d arrived in an acting wasteland compared to the mecca of screen he’d left behind. But he began making connections here with other local actors and soon realized there was life after L.A. “While here in recovery, I became friends with Olivia Hardt, Chris Abraham, Felicity Enas, who I was in Oliver! with at the Apex Theatre 20. I realized that Tyler's culture scene had grown,” says Josh. “I had a film in the festival that year, Expiration Date, that brought us all together. It became a collaborative effort and then I met Matthew Martin. He was intrigued by what I did and he was wanting to start an artist movement here in East Texas. I was on board the second he asked.” Originally from Nacogdoches, Fashion Director Von Criswell moved to Tyler after F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 15
living in Todi, Italy and Dallas, Texas. “I have worked as a make up artist and wardrobe stylist in print, film and runway,” she says. “I specialize in wielding the power of accessories, and I'm the 'brow queen.'” Von writes a style and beauty column for The Wedded Bliss called Von’s Vice and specializes in makeup for special events and weddings. Von’s experience linking in to Artists Nation and the cultural community seems to echo that of the others. “I met Matthew at an after party for the Downtown Tyler Film Festival,” she says. “I knew him as this cat who was chatting all over town about a group called Artists Nation. Still being new to Tyler, I knew I needed to connect with that group.” The 'brow queen' says that after over two years of living in Tyler, she still had no real connection to the artist community. “I knew almost no other artists aside from the wedding photographers I would meet on jobs.” Joining the team at Artists Nation gave her the connection she needed to a community that is vital and growing.
No. 16 BS CENE
“I feel like Artists Nation is bringing the community together,” says Von. “This connects the community to local opportunities to support the artisans. And the artisans, in return, improve your quality of life. Where there is art, there is progress.” Josh expresses a similar sense of connectivity created and fostered by the group. “The thing I love about Artists’ Nation is that one: it is really bringing the culture scene to the front line showing the amazing hidden talent that East Texas really has to offer,” says Josh. “For that person who is sitting in their home wondering how they can share their talent with the world, Artists Nation is open to anyone who wants to share their art.” Josh says the group exists and acts as an effective support system for artists. “I really hope that through Artists Nation we can make a difference; bring more love to the community for art, film, theatre, modeling and dreams being made. I hope it can help that person who desires to express creatively to get out there and do it.
B S CE N E M A G.COM
I also hope that through Artists Nation we will be able to make a difference to our community, shedding light and helping people who need it." Just a year since its inception, the Artists Nation has hosted a roster of successful community events that included activities ranging from live painting to poetry slams. During the East Texas Allstar Showcase held on the square in downtown Tyler, local visual artists painted huge canvases for those gathered around to watch. The group coordinated “yarn bombings” of city objects like parking meters or traffic signs and over 20 artists showcased their own original works. This festival-like atmosphere featuring a diverse collection of artistic expressions attracts a broad audience and helps to support and promote individuals within the group by drawing in larger crowds and making the art world more accessible. Although the entire community stands to benefit from the expansion of arts and cultural opportunities in East Texas, Matthew Martin seems firmly committed to the goal of promoting artists of all kinds. “Our artists gain valuable resources, coaching, education and the exposure they need to become successful,” Martin says. Much of the group’s resources are digital. Blogs, forums, social networking and a myriad of other resources are available on the group’s website, artistsnation.org. “We provide a job board for companies and individuals to post on to reach our artists, allowing artists to find careers and freelance opportunities. We also offer an events section for businesses, artists and other nonprofit organizations to help promote their events and let the public know what is going on in their community.” Currently, Artists Nation describes itself as a “purpose driven organization;” and is pursuing its 501 ©3 non-profit status. Matthew, also a real estate agent and graphic designer, hopes to eventually transform all of East Texas into a thriving arts community with all the color, culture and excitement of Jackson Square. To learn more about Artists’ Nation events and opportunities, please visit www.artistsnation.org.
B SC ENEMAG. COM
Photo Courtesy of Artist Nation
Photo Courtesy of Artist Nation
Photo Courtesy of Artist Nation
Photo Courtesy of Artist Nation
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 17
SEE & BSCENE
LONGVIEW / 12.19.13
CHRISTMAS AT HOME JEANIE HORN, CHERIE GIBERT, BOBBIE CARIKER, MYRLE CARIKER
KELSEY WIGAND, RHETT PILCHER Fans of holiday music converged at the Belcher Center in Longview for “Christmas at Home” on December 19. The one-night-only concert featured the Longview Symphony Orchestra and local country music great, Neal McCoy. Area choirs, members of the Longview Area Youth Symphony and guest conductor, Mark Crim provided their musical talent as well. Concert goers experienced a one-of-a-kind holiday treat.
PAULA CAPLIN, MARY TAYLOR
SUSAN KAY SMITH, RANDY MAINES
STEPHEN HIGDON, MEGGIE ORGAIN
BARBARA DUCHENE, CAITLIN DUCHENE
CRYSTAL & JACK STEPHENSON
NAN & JOHN LIVINGSTON, CHEYNNE ETHERIDGE
No. 18 BS CENE
ELIZABETH SMITH, STELLA CLARK
CONNIE DEROUEN, WRAY WADE
SHERRY CLONINGER, DEBBIE FONTAINE, DEBBIE NORTON B S CE N E M A G.COM
T
his is the place patients come to heal. Where people choose the hospital ranked number one in Texas for Patient Safety and Overall Medical Excellence in Heart Care, based on the independent research conducted by CareChex, a division of Comparion. Here a distinguished team embodies a culture where anything less than the best is just not good enough. Welcome to a new day in heart care. Welcome to the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at Trinity Mother Frances.
Outpatient Department of Mother Frances Hospital
703 S. Fleishel • Tyler, Texas
tmfheart.org
13-0825
‘I could have gone anywhere.
I went to the ETMC Cancer Institute.’ In 2006, life changed for Susie. “I started having some headaches, and my doctor said, ‘Let’s do an MRI.’” That moment started a whirl of events for Susie, whose MRI showed a large mass. Following successful surgery at ETMC to remove the tumor, Susie chose to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment to make sure the cancer didn’t recur. “I could’ve gone to MD Anderson Cancer Center. I could have gone anywhere. I went to the ETMC Cancer Institute — and I think the world of them. I wasn’t just a number. They discussed my case and worked with me about what was important to me.” Seven years later, Susie’s health remains good and she’s a busy wife, mother and career professional. “I’m just very happy with my care, my results and the life they’ve given me.” For information or to find a physician, visit the ETMC Cancer Institute at etmc.org.
We treat cancer. We care for people. “ETMC does such a great job of bringing qualified doctors and surgeons to Tyler. They want the best for the people of East Texas, and so we need to take advantage of it.”
Free iPhone app
A not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life in East Texas communities. One with East Texas.
Susie ETMC patient
BWell
30
THE WORRY-LESS PARENT: Why sometimes caring less is the best way to love your child the most.
EXERCISE OVER FORTY 22 WINTER GALA 28 | BEST OF 2013 38
22
exercise
OVER FORTY DOES GETTING FIT AFTER THE AGE OF FORTY SEEM LIKE A DAUNTING HURDLE TO OVERCOME? Article by: Michael Prince, Photos by: Noel Martin
T
hose wonderful lines that slowly appear giving our faces the distinguished, “I’m 40 plus,” look. Skin starting to lose elasticity, joints that are more susceptible to injury and the predisposition for storing fat easier are just a few of the wonderful benefits that come along with the aging process. Due to this ever-changing process and being more susceptible to injury, we definitely need to know which aspects of exercising are going to be more beneficial. Also, our desired look and fitness goals help each of us to define our
No. 22 BS CENE
dynamic individual fitness needs and wants. Since strength is something that typically decreases with age, not only should we hold on to the muscle we have, but building muscle in these years to come is more important than ever! Training one aspect of our bodies to the detriment of others by utilizing repetitive high impact cardio and losing muscle (which has an unfavorable effect on our metabolism) should be replaced with what? The irrefutable answer to that question is strength training! Men and women over forty can actually reverse the loss of muscle mass that accompanies aging and
do it in less time than one might think. With the demands of life and juggling forty-plus hour work weeks, families and a social life, there isn’t a lot of time to waste on marginally effective exercise programs. High-quality exercises are those that hit multiple muscle groups simultaneously. By building a weight training program around appropriate exercises, all the major muscle groups of your body will benefit in the most effective and efficient way possible sand will continue to produce the results we so desire. These exercises also result in a greater energy B S CE N E M A G.COM
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 23
1. Warm up and stretch. Be sure to warm up before a workout and stretch afterward to reduce the risk of injury. Stretching after a workout increases your range of motion and aids in recovery. 2. Modify moves that cause discomfort. 3. When is it time to make changes? Listen to your body and stay in tune with what your muscles and joints are telling you. 4. Haven’t been weight training? GET STARTED! Strength training not only preserves and increases muscle mass and bone density, it boosts your metabolism and you burn more calories. I suggest three times per week. expenditure and a more favorable hormonal response. Meaning you’ll build more muscle, get stronger and burn more fat. With the aging process taken into consideration, even if you are moderately or extremely fit now, the body is going to present some new boundaries in the years to come. Also as we progress through life, balance becomes another small hurdle that we take into consideration when designing our exercise regimen. Many people first feel the effects of age in their joints. As we age, our connective tissue (like cartilage, tendons and ligaments) becomes less elastic which can lead to a greater risk of injury to the joints. That’s why it is important to shift your focus from those high impact group fitness classes or running five miles a day to cycling, using an elliptical trainer or continuing a version of your running program on a much more forgiving surface that a commercial grade treadmill offers. Higherimpact exercises don’t feel as good as they once did. In fact, the aging of the baby boomer generation is one reason low-impact fitness choices like elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, functional training and working with a personal trainer have become so popular. However, softening the impact is not the only way we should change our routines as we age. It’s also more important than ever to do strength training. As you grow older, you lose muscle mass and there’s a decline in metabolic rate.
with you throughout your day. Studies have shown that resistance training helps with joint elasticity, flexibility and bone density. Through our fitness studies, we’ve taken people that are extremely weak or have not exercised in years and put them through our functional training, 360 HEAT, program. Just three weeks has shown to have a greater effect on lean muscle mass than aerobic exercise alone and remarkably positive effects on fat loss at every level. The old catchphrase ,“use it or lose it,” has some perspective now. You need to use it or you will lose it, but you don’t have to use it at the same degree you did when you were in high school or even college. Here are some tips for my forty and up fitness fans. Whether you’re getting started or an experienced exerciser:
5. Proper Form Concentrate on smooth movement in both the contraction and extension of the muscles during any resistance exercise. Slow controlled movement is far more important than increasing the weight. 6. Get advice from a Personal Trainer! If possible, hire a personal trainer to create a program for you that demonstrates proper form and control. If you don’t belong to a health club, check them out! Being a member to your club of choice can be very fun and rewarding! Take advantage of the programs offered. 360º Fitness offers a free fitness consultation, including body fat testing, with our personal trainers to help you learn to use the equipment.
Just being aerobically active does not prevent loss of muscles which is directly correlated to your metabolism. If you do nothing but cardiovascular/aerobic activity, you will lose muscle mass and increase fat storage. Strength training is the only way to preserve and increase your muscle mass. My goal for you is to understand the correlation of metabolic potential (or speed of your metabolism) and the amount of lean muscle mass you carry
No. 24 BS CENE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
If you haven’t been in shape and decide it’s time to give it a go, you have made the wisest decision of your life! There has been much research conducted on the benefits of exercising to baby boomers. Recent studies have shown that exercise and physical activity can help you increase or partly restore your balance, strength, flexibility and even improve your quality of sleep. If you are sleeping better, you’ll feel better overall, deal with stress better, and have more energy with a better outlook on life. When you turn forty, you have to realize that your joints are also forty years old, and you may need to modify your exercise intensity and routine in
keeping with the physical, physiological and hormonal changes that have and are taking place. Since there is a tendency to gain about 10-15 pounds per decade after age forty, (primarily due to loss in muscle mass - if you gain 10 pounds after forty, the net gain is usually from adding 15 pounds of fat and losing five pounds of muscle which further decreases your metabolism)! The normal reaction to this phenomenon is dieting, which leads to further muscle loss. Each lost pound of muscle decreases the body’s fat burning potential by about forty calories per day.
7. A clean diet and proper supplementation with healthy fats are important. 8. Consume five or six small meals per day. 9. Make sure your daily protein (meat) intake is 1.0-1.2 grams of protein per pound of lean body weight ... ie: have your body fat tested! 10. Protein intake should be thirty percent of daily dietary intake, carbohydrates about fifty percent and fats twenty percent. 11. Drink a protein shake after your workout. 12. Increase intake of fibrous carbs and limit the intake of simple sugars. 13. Eat slower burning glycemic index foods such as beans, regular and sweet potatoes, oats, brown rice and whole grain breads. 14. You must lift weights on a regular and consistent basis. 15. You must increase your protein intake to feed your muscles. 16. You must drink a gallon of water per day. After the age of forty, adding muscle and losing fat will take a little longer, so DON’T RUSH IT! But it's equally important to understand improving and maintaining a better level of fitness AND your overall desired look is definitely within reach! Yes, it may take a little longer to achieve the look and feel you desire, but with wish and action you are further ahead than you know. Age doesn't matter! Make a commitment to fitness that will last a lifetime. Here are ten of my favorite exercises: Walking Lunges and Scissor (higher impact) Lunges Close and Wide Leg Press Close and Wide Grip Pull Up Curl Presses Dips (body weight & assisted) Push-Ups Pike (for core/midsection) Hanging Knee Up/Leg Raises Dead Lifts Kettlebell Swing
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 25
EXPERT CORNER
EXPERT CORNER
DeHaven Eye Clinic
TRINITY CLINIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
REBECCA JONES, MD
NEELAN DOOLABH, MD
SHEDDING LIGHT ON DIABETIC RETINOPATHY.
Those that have diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, may face eye problems that could actually result in blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of legal blindness in American adults. 30 percent of Americans that are diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. Vision loss occurs due to retinal detachment, retinal or vitreous hemorrhage, glaucoma, weakened blood supply or macular edema. The crucial factor to saving your vision is prevention. People with diabetes should have a comprehensive eye examination at least once a year. Those with diabetic retinopathy may need an eye exam more often. Reducing the risk of vision loss begins with control of blood sugar and blood pressure. Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy can significantly reduce the risk of the development of severe vision loss. At DeHaven Eye Clinic, we are committed to the best care and technology for our patients. Contact us for more information about diabetic retinopathy and your vision care. Dr. Rebecca Jones is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Texas Ophthalmological Association, and the Smith County Medical Society.
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
Apache Preview Day The best way to learn about Tyler Junior College is to see it for yourself! 9 a.m. - Noon Saturday, April 5, 2014
Questions/Comments? 1-800-687-5680, ext 2523 Register online at www.tjc.edu/previewday
The Heart Valve Center at the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at Trinity Mother Frances is changing the way people with potentially life-threatening heart conditions are treated. The Heart Valve Center (HVC) focuses treatment on the stenosis (narrowing) and regurgitation (leaking) of the four heart valves. These conditions, if left untreated, have proven to be potentially fatal. Studies show that approximately 75% of patients that require heart valve surgery are managed in their primary care office. Unfortunately the primary care physician is not always alerted to echocardiogram results that are completed outside of the clinic setting, such as in an emergency room or during a hospital admission. Therefore the HVC has implemented a new initiative to ensure the vital follow up of patients identified with valvular heart disease. With the HVC’s new echo-alert system, significant, abnormal echocardiogram findings are now flagged for each echocardiogram completed at Trinity Mother Frances. Once a patient has been flagged through the echo-alert system, the Nurse Navigator verifies the results and performs an extensive chart review. These results are then communicated to the patient’s primary care physician. Patients referred to the HVC are collaboratively managed by the HVC surgeon, Dr. Neelan Doolabh, and the HVC cardiologist. This collaborative approach is utilized to ensure that each patient receives the most appropriate combination of medical and surgical treatments and therapies. With patient and physician support, the HVC is able to ensure that patients within the health system identified with valvular heart disease do not go undiagnosed or untreated. Dr. Doolabh is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and Thoracic Surgery County Medical Society.
903.595.4144 DEHAVENEYE.COM
No. 26 BS CENE
Tyler Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Complete information is available at www.tjc.edu.
903.606.3000 TMFHEART.ORG/VALVE B S CE N E M A G.COM
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 27
SEE & BSCENE TYLER / 1.9.14
WINTER GALA KAYLYN & BRAD BERGFELD
SUSIE LOFQUIST, KATIE PELTIER, KATHRYN BREWER
The 22nd annual Winter Gala, benefitting the Tyler Rose Museum, was held at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler on January 9. The theme for the 2014 Rose Festival season, “Cirque de la Rose,” was unveiled and the Texas Rose Festival President, Preston Smith, introduced the 2014 Queen, Kathryn Elizabeth Peltier, as well as the Duchess, Ladies of the Queen's court and her attendants. The black tie event featured music by Tyler’s own, Take 2. Guests were also treated to dinner and drinks provided by Ricks on the Square and a tour of the 7,500 square foot museum.
DARLA & RANDALL CHILDRESS
DR. AUBREY SHARPE, ROBERT PELTIER, JOHN GASTON CATHY & STEVE PINKSTON
JACQUELINE CAVENDER, BRIAN CLARKE
No. 28 BS CENE
JANE & MAJ. GEN. RED BROWN
TONYA BOOZER, JULIE DAWSON
LAMAR WEDELL, STEPHEN MIZER, BRADY BREWER
MARY K. PELTIER, PEYTON PELTIER, JOHN DAVID COBB, VICKIE COOPER B S CE N E M A G.COM
Visit the future of healthcare,
Never Give Up.
right here in your neighborhood.
Yes. It is that simple. When detected early, breast cancer is a curable disease. And as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, with six screening facilities and a mobile unit performing quicker exams with the latest digital technology, the Trinity Mother Frances Ross Breast Center is making it simple for East Texas women to fit an annual mammogram in to their busy schedules.
Is it time for your mammogram?
For more information or to request an appointment, please call (903) 531-5433 or visit our website.
We are transforming the healthcare experience one patient at a time with a new $27 million dollar facility. When you’re ready to Take the Best Step to Better Health, choose the nationally recognized leader in joint, neck, and spine surgery:
TEXAS SPINE & JOINT HOSPITAL Outpatient Department of Mother Frances Hospital
13-0982
1814 ROSELAND BLVD, TYLER (903) 525-3300 WWW.TSJH.ORG
rossbreastcenter.org B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 29
"Your best defense for you and your child might be attitude. Happiness, laughter, and a positive outlook are being shown to have a much larger effect on a person’s well-being than previously thought."
The
WORRY-LESS
PARENT Article By: Scott Morgan, Photos By: Noel Martin
ACHOOOOOO!!!! A three-inch string of snot dangles from a fouryear- old’s nose. He wipes his face across his sleeve. It is now a foot long snail trail running down his forearm. He blows a green sphere from his right nostril so large it would make bubble gum jealous. Your first thought: how can that much mucus be inside a child so small? Your next thought: there are enough children here to cover every inch of this 3,000 square foot, indoor playground with germy goo. Your third thought: no amount of hand sanitizer can save my children, wherever they may be. There are many things to worry about as a parent; illness, eating, grooming, and the general rearing that goes with having children, but I believe in this fast-paced society where information is often more about the emotion it generates than actual facts; parents worry too much. While, as parents, we will never be worry free, we can worry less.
No. 30 BS CENE
BWELL
B S CE N E M A G.COM
HEALTH
Cold and flu season is the bane of all parents. It equals missed school days, trips to the doctor and the fear that it will spread to you, leading to missed work days and trips to the doctor. It often does. What can you do?
RELAX
If you have to think about every doorknob, banister and child your kid comes in contact with, you will go mad. Sick kids have been playing with sick kids and surviving for centuries. Remember, the body is an amazing piece of biology and one of the ways it deals with all these microscopic invaders is to battle them. Just like resistance training breaks down muscle so it can rebuild itself stronger, so too, your child’s immune system needs a good fight to become more resilient. Keeping them quarantined or bathing them in Purell® prevents this kind of natural interaction. Children who attend preschool, for instance, may get sick more often, but they may actually get sick less in the future due to this exposure. In essence, getting sick is very normal and in the end it can be, dare I say, healthy?
THEN RELAX AGAIN
A major contributor of illness is stress. Freaking out about getting sick may actually make you sick. Getting online and checking out every symptom you or your child exhibit can lead you down a rabbit hole of misinformation and into a death spiral of confusion. Even a fever can be a good thing. Unless it's dangerously high, which is around 104+ (slightly less for infants). A fever is the body’s attempt to kill the virus by heating itself up. The tendency of most parents is to try and break the fever early with over-thecounter medicines, but this often short-circuits the body’s natural response and may actually prolong illness. Often, the best course of action is to allow the body to do its job and let the fever run its course. There are some basic things you can do to lessen the likelihood of illness.
KEEP CLEAN
Regular baths, house cleaning and the changing of bed linens are simple actions that can keep your family healthy. The viruses that cause most colds and flus can live on surfaces for three-five days, especially in cool conditions. Also, teaching your kids how to wash their hands properly can at least be a first line of defense. This is not just a cursory splashing of water over the hands. Use soap and scrub for a good 30 seconds. Show your kids how to get under their fingernails. Encourage them to blow their nose into a tissue rather than wiping their face with hands and clothing. I stuff a tissue into my 3-year-old's pocket. He’s not always consistent, but I do occasionally see him pull it out to wipe his nose. Part of the process of staying healthy is teaching your kids these healthy habits. Even showing them how to sneeze or cough inside a shirt or jacket (if no tissue is around) is better than splattering their playmate or covering their mouth with their bare hand.
"Just like resistance training breaks down muscle so it can rebuild itself stronger, so too, your child’s immune system needs a good fight to become more resilient." EXERCISE
The easiest way to keep yourself and kids healthy is to make sure your immune systems are in good shape and prepared for the onslaught of the germs you may encounter. Daily physical activity keeps the body strong in a variety of ways, including boosting the immune system. Want to stay in shape? Go to the park and do everything your kid does. If they run, run with them. If they roll on the ground, you roll. You might have a hard time getting down the slide, but at least go up and down the stairs with them. Kids move. It’s what they do. Try to keep up with yours for an hour, and you can skip your trip to the gym.
SLEEP
Sleep is where the body does most of its repair, and making sure your household gets a good eight hours every night increases not just the ability to fight sickness, but also improves mood, focus, and enables us to deal with the stresses of daily life better.
SUNLIGHT
Just like Superman gets his energy from the sun, us mortals need a good dose of it too. The sun’s healing properties have been praised since the times of the ancient Greeks. Due to changing lifestyles, transportation modes and certainly during the cold weather months, it's easy to keep ourselves shielded from the sun. In addition to helping the body create Vitamin D, there is strong evidence sun exposure helps maintain the body’s immune system and improves mood. Five to ten minutes a day of sunlight on your skin is all you need.
THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
The best defense for you and your child might be attitude. Happiness, laughter, and a positive outlook are being shown to have a much larger effect on a person’s well-being than previously thought. Watch funny movies, stay away from negative people and do the things you really enjoy. I have a buddy who claims he just always says to himself “I don’t get sick.” While he says he hasn’t been one hundred percent illness free, he swears this simple act of thought keeps him healthier than most.
VACCINATE
While you should always consult with your physician to see if this is the right choice for you or your child, yearly flu vaccines may stomp the annual bug. Some things to remember: after flu season has started (usually around October) it may be too late for a flu shot. If needles aren’t your thing, your doctor may be able to offer a nasal mist that has virtually the same effects. cont'd on pg. 52 F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 31
SEE & BSCENE TYLER / 1.16.14
MELISSA BRASWELL, TANYA MERRITT
JOE NICHOLS, PAM HOOD
CATTLE BARONS’ GALA KICK OFF PARTY The Tyler Cattle Barons' Gala Co-Chairs and supporters welcomed friends of the American Cancer Society to the home of Pam and Don Hood for the annual Cattle Barons’ Gala Kick Off Party on January 16. Guests dined on cuisine provided by Eddie Dean while this year's gala logo and headlining music artist were revealed. Joe Nichols will be performing as this year's gala dubbed, "Wranglers and Roses"! The Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala is the principle fund-raiser for the Tyler chapter of the American Cancer Society.
CARLY SEIMEARS, SUZANNE MASSEY
JENNIFER & SPENCER HINES
REGINA & JIM DAVIS
No. 32 BS CENE
KAT & LARRY STOKES
ALLISON & DR. JAMES SAAR
DR. JEANETTE & DR. KIRK CALHOUN, DERRITH BONDURANT
BELINDA SHORT, MEREDITH ROBERTS, GAYLE STEINER, DAWN LEATHERWOOD
STACEY BETTS, REBECCA ROARK
MELANIE & JUDGE JOEL BAKER
B S CE N E M A G.COM
document solutions Rachelle Comito
Yvonne LeBlanc
Henry Caldwell
1540 Rice Rd. Suite 100
Jeanee’ Patrick
Mary Lynn Barrett
(903) 597-1366
Jason Walker
getdsx.com
LESS PAIN & MORE MOBILITY AT A&O CLINIC DO YOU WANT TO POSTPONE KNEE SURGERY? WE OFFER KNEE INJECTIONS TO CUSHION & LUBRICATE THE JOINT.
A&O Clinic
1212 CLINIC DRIVE, TYLER TEXAS WWW.DRBRELSFORD.COM 903.596.8858 B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 33
REVEAL THE NATURAL YOU THIS NEW YEAR with
ALL-LASER LASIK
Stop Waiting and Start Seeing. Call us today at 1-800-762-5787 to schedule your free All-Laser LASIK consultation.
HEATON EYE ASSOCIATES SPECIALIZING IN: • • • • • • • •
All-Laser LASIK Advanced Cataract Surgery Lifestyle Lenses Glaucoma Specialist Pediatric Specialist Botox® Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Complete Vision Care
1-800-762-5787 HEATONEYE.COM
|
Tyler
3415 Golden Road
| 903-526-0444
Longview
|
2394 H G Mosley Parkway
| 903-234-0771
Athens
|
1260 S. Palestine Avenue
|
903-675-8111
|
903-657-9571
Henderson No. 34 BS CENE
|
1600 Hwy. 79 South
SERVING EAST TEXAS FOR 30 YEARS
B S CE N E M A G.COM
you got to freeze it to believe it! ask about our Cryo Club packages all ages 14 & Up
beauty
increased collagen production • reduction of cellulite full body detox • increased metabolism • healthier skin
sports recovery
decreased muscle soreness • increased energy • improved performance • allows for more intense training • faster recovery
wellness
increased circulation • increased oxygenation and nutrients • decreased pain • better sleep • decreased anxiety
903.787.7479
subzerotyler.com
6004 S. Broadway Suite 203 Tyler Texas B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 35
THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE FOR HEART ATTACK VICTIMS: getting to the hospital alive
VOTED BEST FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN
By Toni Moore • Media Specialist Office of Public Affairs, UT Health Northeast
Heart disease is our nation's No. 1 killer, with approximately 600,000 people dying from heart attacks each year. Half of them die before they even get to the hospital.
by the readers of BSCENE Magazine 2008-2013
Would you know if you were having a heart attack? And would you know what to do to boost your chances of staying alive until you reached the hospital?
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!
HCG Diet
Sridevi Pitta, MD, an interventional cardiologist at UT Health Northeast, is one of the most highly trained heart doctors in the United States. "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, accounting for one in four deaths. About 715,000 Americans suffer heart attacks each year and 600,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," says Dr. Pitta, who is board certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. "Know the symptoms of a heart attack, the risk factors, and get care immediately if you have symptoms. Delaying treatment can be devastating. If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack even if you're not sure - call 9-1-1 right away," says Dr. Pitta, who also completed an advanced fellowship and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as well as a fellowship in cardiology at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Botox
OF PICTUARLE HE ss pTroH gram weight lo FACE S
TUDI
O
Dysport Juvederm Call Today for an Appointment 903-534-0911
Hope Short, M.D.
5040 Kinsey Drive, Suite #100 Tyler, TX 75703 www.shortfamilymedicalgroup.com
Heart attacks often don't look like those portrayed in movies and on TV, with actors clutching their chests and grimacing with pain, she adds. They can start slowly, with mild pain and symptoms that come and go over several hours. "The most common symptom in men and women is chest pain or discomfort, but women are more likely to have shortness of breath, unusual tiredness, and nausea or vomiting. They just don't feel well," Dr. Pitta says. You raise your risk for heart attack by smoking; having high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and/or high cholesterol; being overweight or obese; eating an unhealthy diet; and avoiding exercise. "The good news is you can lower your risk by making healthy life choices, such as eating healthy and exercising from 30 to 60 minutes a day for at least four days a week. Quit smoking or don't start. And take care of risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Finally, take your medications as prescribed," Dr. Pitta says.
Dr. Sridevi Pitta, M.D. Interventional Cardiologist
No. 36 BS CENE
When it comes to heart attacks, knowledge, awareness, and quick action can prevent damage to your heart and possibly save your life.
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Julius Burkett heart care success story
GRATEFUL. “THANKS TO LONGVIEW REGIONAL, I’M BACK TO MY LIFE.” When Julius Burkett was diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder, his cardiologist referred him to Dr. Jorge Massare at Longview Regional. “He said he was pretty sure he could help me,” Julius says. “I trusted Dr. Massare completely.” He performed a procedure to correct Julius’ condition, and the staff took great care of him the entire time. “The nurses were really nice. Longview Regional is an excellent hospital,” he states. Since the procedure, Julius is feeling better and back on the farm. “The only thing I haven’t tried is cutting firewood – yet,” he says. To learn more, visit LongviewRegional.com.
Member of the Medical Staff at Longview Regional Medical Center
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 37
BEST OF
2013 READERS’ CHOICE
This month we continue with our Best Of 2013 Readers' Choice winners! To see the complete list of results visit BSCENEMAG.COM.
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN Dustin Becker
BEST KIDS ENTERTAINMENT Discovery Science Place
MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT Best Local Band: Something Blue Best Local Musician: Dustin Becker Best Venue for Live Music: Rick’s On the Square Best Kids’ Entertainment: Discovery Science Place Best Happy Hour: BJ’s Brewhouse BEST JEWELRY STORE Susan Robinson Jewelry
Best Kids’ Birthday Venue: Air U-Longview Best Kids’ Birthday Venue: Jumpin’ Jacks Party Shack
FASHION Best Wedding Gowns: Brides & Belles Best Place for Men’s Fashion: Harley’s Best Kids’ Clothing: Haute Totz Best Cutting Edge Fashions: Spinout BEST CUTTING-EDGE FASHION Spinout
Best Jewelry Store: Susan Robinson Jewelry Best Optical Shop: Ragsdale & Martin Best Tuxedo Shop: Harley's Formals Best Place for Accessible Fashion: Katie’s
With almost 600 acres of East Texas woods surrounding UT Health Northeast, we have everything you need to recover faster. With specialties ranging from primary care to lung diseases and cancer, our physicians help get you back where you want to be. Home. Find the right doctor and make an appointment today: 903.877.7000.
Healing just feels better out here. UTHEALTH.ORG
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 39
No. 40
BS CENE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Cook Well
42
DESSERTS O' DECADENCE
We hit up some of our favorite East Texas eateries to find the fix for our incurable sweet tooth.
TASTING ROOM 42 | MAN ABOUT TOWN 47 | DINING GUIDE 48 B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 41
TASTING ROOM DESSERTS O’ DECADENCE Article By: Lindsey Todd Morgan, Photos By: Noel Martin
FLOURLESS TRUFFLE CAKE CORK. FOOD & DRINK
I
t’s ooegy-gooey, sometimes chocolatey, sometimes fruity: it’s dessert! And no matter what form it comes in, our ears tend to perk up when we hear that sugar is in the vicinity. Who can resist? The tantalizing, tastiness featured in this issue would have the most earnest dieter a little weak in the knees. Whether it’s cake, pie, cookies or ice cream, we all tend to indulge when it comes to our after dinner treat. Seeking to squash our incurable sweettooth we headed into town to find the places that could provide us with the sugary concoctions we crave. After some serious taste testing, we compiled a few comforting confections that should satisfy the most hardened dessert connoisseur!
Cork’s Flourless Truffle Cake has hints of dark cocoa powder. A heavy cream with a flour-less mixture complete this delectible treat. The dish is accented with a raspberry coulis and served chilled. This Valentine’s Day, take your significant other to Cork, find a cozy booth and share a little slice of heaven with your sweetheart. Your relationship can only be made sweeter by doing so.
There are a few places in East Texas that make some of the most scrumptious finishing dishes out there. We visited Cork, Currents, Breakers and Jake’s in Tyler to see what sinfully, delectable desserts they had to offer. We were even able to convince them to divulge some of their sugary secrets. So, grab a fork and dive in. It’s The Tasting Room, dessert style!
No. 42
BS CENE
COOK WELL
B S CE N E M A G.COM
COCONUT CREAM BREAD PUDDING JAKE’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD
Jake’s Coconut Cream Bread Pudding is a heavenly mixture of coconut cream, pecans, fresh coconut and caramel. The pudding is topped with toasted coconut and homemade whipped cream. If you are a fan of coconut (or even if you're not) you must travel to the square in downtown Tyler for this must try dessert. Jake’s intimate environment is a perfect place to treat your sweetie to this one-of-a-kind creation.
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4
No. 43
KEY LIME PIE
BREAKERS: A SEAFOOD JOINT
Breakers always has amazing seafood, but did you know that they have some delicious finishing dishes as well. Their Key Lime Pie is made with authentic Florida key lime filling and nestled within a granola crust. The pie is topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkled with crisp granola. You might be full after all of the buttery crustaceans, but you should stick around for this tart dessert, it is quite amazing!
No. 44
BS CENE
COOK WELL
B S CE N E M A G.COM
BAILEY’S® IRISH CRÈME BRÛLÉE CURRENTS
Currents, Bailey’s® Irish Crème Brûleé is a delicate dish with a cripsy shell you just can’t wait to crack in to. The brûleé consists of dark Ghirardelli chocolate mixed with Bailey’s Irish cream! This gentle giant is completed with Jameson® Irish whiskey to add an extra special taste bud sensation. There are many delicious reasons to dine at Currents, but their Crème Brûleé has quickly become one of our favorites. Visit Currents, have a steak and top it all off with this wonderfully textural delight.
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 45
MAN ABOUT
TOWN WITH DR. AUBREY D. SHARPE PHOTOS BY: BRYAN STEWART
T
he “Man” met Bernard Gautier the last week of July 1989. I had been on the job at TJC for two weeks and he with Giuseppe Cassini for two weeks. He was a student at TJC/UT Tyler and I was there to turn the old Levi Straus building into the TJC Regional Training and Development Complex (RTDC). The first year of my employment I lived in a garage apartment during the week and traveled home to Ft. Worth on the weekends 'til our house could be sold. So, knowing very few folks and trying to learn Tyler, I was out every night attempting to correct that circumstance. It was then that I came upon the brand new Giuseppe Mediterranean Restaurant. The first smiling face to greet me at the door was Bernard. We have been fast friends since that day. Ya know, restaurants are kinda like banks: there is a front of the house and a back of the house. We have all experienced the wonderful atmosphere and ambiance of the Bernard dining room, bar and wine cellar. But most have never experienced the kitchen where all the creative dishes are designed and prepared. So hang on, we’re going to take a tour of the most compact, spotless and efficient commercial kitchens around.
To start with, I must confess, the “Man” has spent many enjoyable hours in the kitchen of this restaurant over the past 25 years. The most delightful have been during the 19 years that Bernard has owned the place. We have spent many-a-night sipping wine and being awed by the performances of perfection by Chef Arturo Lara, Sous Chef Inez Cortez and the entire kitchen crew. You should know, however, that Bernard is quite the chef himself. He mans the kitchen along with Inez Cortez and David Perez on Arturo’s days off. The genius behind the cuisine is Chef Arturo Lara. He came to the restaurant at age 21 in 1995, when Bernard bought it. His prior experience includes the old Plaza Windmill downtown and Hollytree Country Club. Bernard says, “Arturo is the most creative chef he has worked with.” When asked the secret of his culinary success, Chef says, “It’s all about flavor. It starts with your eyes and moves to the taste. But you must begin with, as Bernard always does, a top quality product.” At the end of the day, anyone can learn technique, but what really matters is what you do with the food, is the motto of Bernard. Our small group of good friends met in the bar and were served up a never-ending stream of house specialties to sample while enjoying the “fruit of the vine.” It was awesome! The eyepopping presentation, engaging aromas and the mouthwatering tastes were an experience of a life B SC ENEMAG. COM
time. First came the Pan Seared Scallops, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and served in a chipotle beurre blanc sauce and on its heels Voodoo Salmon served in a roasted garlic Creole mustard and crawfish sauce, topped with melted brie and corn chips. Whoa! Too, good. Then a Rack of Lamb served in a mint demi glazed sauce followed by a beautiful Ribeye grilled to perfection. After which a Bonein-Ribeye served with marinated Portobello mushrooms was layed out before us. As an appetizer between courses we nibbled on Moroccan meat balls served in a persillade sauce (similar to a chimichurri sauce). It just doesn’t get any better than this, folks.
Later in the evening, Bernard, our dear friend, joined us for wine and conversation. He is always a delight. There is just no place or person like Bernard. Well, with plates almost licked clean and wine glasses empty, we all moseyed out into the cold night remembering an evening that was a complete home run for all. So, if you’re out and about, look for us, we’ll be about town.
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 47
VILLA MONTEZ LATIN KITCHEN
Choose from a menu of the finest, freshest ingredients prepared with care and skill by Executive Chef Carlos Villapudua. Or work with our expert staff to create a catering feast that will ensure your party is a smashing success. We offer multiple venues and innumerable menu options for your private or company gathering this season. Book now and dine in one of Tyler’s most beautiful settings, both indoors and out, mixing the magic and glamour of Old Tyler with a progressive, flavor-filled, adventurous menu and a spectacular wine list. villamontez.com 3324 Old Henderson Hwy Tyler, TX 75709• 903.592.9696
BRUNO’S PIZZA AND PASTA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Family Owned and Operated since 1976 Bruno’s Pizza And Pasta has been providing East Texans with delicious homemade Italian food, pizza, pasta and more for decades. We have catering and takeout available, and our banquet room seats around 55. We also offer appetizers, salads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches. Whether it’s a quiet evening with the family or sharing a slice after the game, Bruno’s has you covered! Be sure to call us and ask for our daily lunch special! And, don’t forget to bring your favorite wine or ice cold beer for the ultimate Bruno’s experience! ORDER ONE FOR YOUR SWEETHEART THIS VALENTINE’S DAY! brunospizzatyler.com 1400 S. Vine Tyler, TX 75701• 903.595.1676 • 15770 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.939.0002
CHEZ BAZAN FRENCH BAKERY & CAFÉ
This second generation, family-owned/operated bakery is much more than a great place to share a simply delicious pastry and gourmet coffee. Chez Bazan offers stellar catering services and truly innovative cake and pastry design to accompany their unparalleled bakery and café. For this Valentine's Day, enjoy our chocolate covered strawberries for your sweetie. Don’t forget to order one of our fabulous King Cakes for Mardi Gras! Remember to “like” us on Facebook!
No. 48
5930 Old Bullard Rd • Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.561.9644 chezbazan.com Café Hours: 11a.m. – 2p.m. M-S Bakery Hours: 7a.m. – 6p.m. M-F, 8a.m. – 4p.m. S, Closed Sundays BS CENE
JAKE’S TYLER STEAKS & SEAFOOD
Happy Valentines Day!! Looking for a way show the special person in your life how much you care? Make a reservation at Jakes Tyler for Valentines weekend. What a fabulous way to start what is sure to be a memorable evening with the one you love!! We have created a delicious 5 course Prix Fixe menu just for this occasion featuring 5 entree choices. Show your romantic side with dinner at Jakes. Prix Fixe Menu prices starting at $30 and will be available starting Thursday, February 13 thru Saturday, February 15. Find us on facebook! 111 E. Erwin, Downtown Tyler 903.526.0225 jakestyler.com
YAMATO
JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
THE MONTH OF LOVE! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!
2210 WSW Loop 323 • Tyler 903.534.1888 • www.yamatotexas.com Find us on Facebook!
LAGO DEL PINO TEXAS FOOD, TEXAS FUN
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Lago del Pino Amazing Three-Course Dinner & Live Music Dinner Seating: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations Required For menu and pricing, visit lagodelpino.com. Ladies’ Night Drink Specials Every Wednesday Open Mic Night Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch Closed Mondays & Tuesdays lagodelpino.com 14706 CR 1134 Tyler, TX 75709 • 903.561.LAGO F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 49
MERCADO’S AUTHENTIC TEX-MEX
Mercado’s has been serving up some of East Texas’ best Tex-Mex for over 30 years. Come on in and try one of our 25 new items featuring Taco Al Pastor and handmade Gorditas! With all this variety you are certain to find a dish that satisfies. Mercado’s is also equipped with a full bar, so ice cold beer or your favorite cocktail is always on hand. Oh! And, don’t forget about our fresh, made-by-hand tortillas or free chocolate and vanilla soft serve. Bring the family, bring your friends and join us for some great atmosphere and authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. 2214 W Southwest Loop 323 • Tyler, TX 903.534.1754 posados.com
SALSARITA'S FRESH CANTINA
Each day Salsarita’s begins with superior produce and freshly seasoned meats. From these ingredients, we encourage guests to create fresh, build-your-own burritos, tacos, salads, bowls, quesadillas, pizzas and nachos. Salsarita’s offers signature salsas, all house-made every day and served with warm seasoned tortilla chips. Fresh-made guacamole is always on the house. Salsarita’s warm colors, friendly team members and lively music provide a welcoming atmosphere where people can relax, dine-in or carryout. If you are looking to enhance your off-site event, ask us about our catering options. 3316 Troup Highway Tyler, Tx 75701 Phone 903.593.1100 fax 903.593.1113 Open Daily 10-10 Longview Location Opening April 2014 Hinsley Plaza, Wal Street
FIT CITY FOODS HEALTHY PREPARED MEALS
Keep those New Year’s resolutions with Fit City Foods! Our meals and snacks are prepared using 90/10 meats along with fresh fruits and vegetables. Clean eating at its best! Order online today and pick up tomorrow at your preferred location! Fit City Foods - Building a Community Fit for Life! Get $10 off your first order of $50 or more! Promo Code: FITFEB
Order online • fitcityfoods.com Visit fitcityfoods.com for locations and hours
No. 50
BS CENE
CURRENTS
FEATURED IN TEXAS MONTHLY
From business lunches on-the-go to larger parties who’ve got the place to themselves, Currents will go the extra mile to ensure every customer feels like a regular returning to their favorite spot … because after the first visit, you will be. We also do wedding receptions, bridal showers and corporate events. MAKE YOUR VALENTINES DAY RESERVATIONS TODAY! Tyler, TX • 903.597.3771 • currentstyler.com Lunch menu starting at $7.95 Dinner menu starting at $12.95 6011 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75703
CORK FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy modern Euro-Asian cuisine, from our famous Shrimp Mezcal and Lamb Chops to the market-fresh Sushi & Seafood. Cork Food & Drink is a unique casual dining restaurant with an extensive wine list, live music, hand-crafted cocktails & fabulous dining! Serving Lunch & Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 11a.m. - 10:37p.m. Serving Brunch Saturday & Sunday mornings! We also cater. We are located in the Times Square Shopping Center! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. corktyler.com 5201 S. Broadway Ave. Ste 162 • 903.363.9197
JANIE’S CAKES
PREMIUM POUND CAKES FOR POUND CAKE LOVERS Place your order for Valentine’s Day now! “The More Amour Jane” Our seasonal chocolate pound cake filled with chocolate sauce made with Scharffen Berger chocolate. You won’t believe the flavor! Feel the love in every bite! Find us on Facebook! Local & Nationwide Delivery MON – FRI 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. JaniesCakes.com 308 East Front Street • Tyler, TX 75702 • 903.592.6150 F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 51
cont'd from pg. 29 When somebody asks me if I can get my kids to eat fruit, I say, “Sure. Froot Loops™, Fruity Pebbles™, Fruit by the Foot®. He eats fruit all the time.” We want our kids to eat healthy, but many of us go through the same problems of getting children to try new things or how to deal with food textures they just do not appreciate. Many children quickly get used to rounds of nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese as their daily meals.
EAT THE RAINBOW
For some, this may mean Skittles™, but what it really means is don’t overload their plate with the browns of bread, pasta and fried foods. Try to get some colorful veggies on their plate.
YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE
However, forcing your kids to eat things they hate just builds their resistance to trying new foods. Then eating becomes about a power struggle, not healthy eating. Also our taste buds change over time. Something your child hates now, they may love in a year. The important thing is to keep offering these foods to them.
DON’T OVERWHELM THE PLATE
Another good rule of thumb when trying to get your kid to try something healthy or new, is to offer it in a smaller serving. A hungry-man helping of green beans might just intimidate them, but placing a couple on their plate may make the effort of getting through them seem more doable. Over time they may discover they are not so bad after all.
TREAT FRUITS LIKE A DESSERT
My wife likes to make fruit-smoothies with our kids. She loads them with yogurt, blueberries, and bananas. There are tons of healthy recipes out there. It is a fun activity they can enjoy together and my boys think of that fruit-smoothie as a treat.
PALEO-PARENT
Want to get your kids to eat healthier? Think of yourself as a caveman. They would have offered only things they could hunt or gather. Fruits, nuts and lean meats. Water was their beverage. Avoid things in boxes. I know, I know; this is a tough one. They are sooo convenient; but they are the super-processed foods we really should avoid.
MAKE SMARTER CHOICES
I once saw a dad pour Dr. Pepper™ into a baby bottle. There is a difference in worrying less about what your kids eat and not caring at all. Most kids do not need extra energy or to stay up late. Caffeinated drinks should simply be avoided. However, even if fast food is the only option, you can make better choices for you and your child. Go for white meat chicken strips instead of the condensed chicken parts that make up nuggets. Let kids dip the apples in caramel. Would you rather them have a bit of sugar or not eat apples at all? I know it’s a combo meal and a drink is included, but water can be the drink you choose. Instead of macaroni and cheese, try plain noodles with a touch of butter and some parmesan. This meal is tasty enough to be enticing but bland enough to get kids to eat. Making this meal takes no more time and is much healthier. If you cook your veggies, save time by offering them raw. My boys flee at the sight of cooked spinach, but will crunch raw carrots and baby greens like rabbits.
LET THEM EAT CAKE
There is nothing more sad than a kid denied cake at a birthday party because the parents have a preoccupation about sugar. Parents should always try to keep kids away from foods they know their child has a sensitivity or allergy to. You certainly do not want to load them up on refined sugar, but denying them cake at a birthday is a bit like putting them on a trampoline and telling them not to bounce. A little sugar, as long as your child has an active life, is not going to kill them. cont'd on pg. 67
"When somebody asks me if I can get my kid to eat fruit, I say, “Sure. (Froot Loops , Fruity Pebbles , Fruit by the Foot ). He eats fruit all the time.” ™
™
®
COOK WELL
SEE ART. 21-45 Ages SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS. ENRICH YOUR LIFE. Become a TMA Young Professional today and enjoy invitations to exclusive parties and events plus all other universal benefits of Museum membership! Join just in time for
Kick-off Party March 1 8:00-10:00 p.m. Art, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & entertainment
Join online at www.tylermuseum.org or by calling (903) 595-1001 today.
Tyler Museum of Art 1300 South Mahon Ave. ● Tyler, TX
BSCENE-Young Professional2.indd 1
1/21/14 4:24 PM
We don’t care where you came from ... We’re just glad you’re here.
B SC ENEMAG. COM
4129 S Broadway Ave. 903.561.FIZZ (3499) checkout rocketfizz.com for more shop locations
Shelley Dr
Broadway Square Mall
S Broadway Ave
7 days a Week 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. 418 E. Erwin Tyler, Texas
Redeemable for one use at Rocket Fizz, Tyler Old Bullard Rd
Thirsty Thursday | Ladies Night Live Entertainment Fri. & Sat.
When you say you saw this ad in BSCENE
323
SODA w CANDY w GIFTS w GAGS F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 53
SEE & BSCENE
SPCA-TAKING IT OFF FOR THE DOGS THE STRETFORD AT THE CASCADES / TYLER / 12.20.13
CANDI & ROBERT OWENS, TRACY SMITH
TJ CLINTON, MELISSA NORRIS
DR. AUBREY SHARPE, DR. RICK COKER
CONNIE & CARL OWENS
CINDI FEATHERSTONSHIELDS & ROB SHIELDS
DEBORAH & DAVID DOBBS
MELISSA NORRIS, STACY GRAY, PATRICK SCHMEAR
PIONEERS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF BACK AND NECK PAIN JULS / TYLER / 1.8.14
DR. TIM MAUS, DR. AARON CALODNEY, DR.NIKOLI BOGDUK, DR. CLAIRE TIBILETTI
DR. GUY DANIELSON, DR. TOM CHOW, YIN HAO
No. 54
BS CENE
JESS MOWERY, LINDSEY HARRISON
DR. JONATHAN BLAU, DR. DAVID FLYNN
DR. ANDY REDMOND, DR. ELDOR BRISH
DR. MARGARITA DELAGARZA & DR. TOM GRAHM
NANCY ANN & VERNON MOORE
SEE & BSCENE
SHAWNTAE MURPHY, VON STRIEKER, RHONDA KEARBY
PETE ANDREWS, DR. ROBERT REUTER, DR. TOM HAYES B S CE N E M A G.COM
Style
56
Top: Hale Bob, garden print blouse, Bridgette's. Cami: Sugar Lips, white cami, Bridgette's. Jeans: Joe's Jeans, white-wash grey skinny jean, Bridgette's. Shoes: Elaine Turner, Kendall nude flats, Bridgette's Shoe Collection. Bracelet: Angelique de Paris, Martinique gold-plated wide bracelet, Cole & Co. Necklace: Stephanie Kantis, Sovereign gold chain necklace, Cole & Co. Ring: Stephanie Kantis, purple amethyst button ring, Cole & Co.
COMFY CASUAL 56 | STYLE IQ 64 | THE EARL CAMPBELL TYLER ROSE AWARD BANQUET 68 B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 55
COMFY CASUAL MODELS: SHELBY & TRAVIS CHICK HAIR: MORGAN MCGILL MAKEUP: IRENE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY: NOEL MARTIN
No. 56
BS CENE
STYLE FILE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
CARDIGAN: Gran Sasso, Coreana blue & grey cardigan, Harley's. TOP: Agave, Anderson v-neck, Harley's. SWEATPANTS: Velvet Men, Aladdin sweatpants, Harley's.
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 57
CARDIGAN: Gypsy 05, aztec belted cardigan, Spinout. CAMI: Sugar Lips, white cami, Bridgette's. LEGGINGS: Morrissey, leather embellished leggings, Spinout. SHOES: Bloch, Carina snakeskin ballet flat, Bridgette's Shoe Collection. NECKLACE: Kori Green, Astroquartz pendant necklace, Cole & Co. EARRINGS: Stephanie Kantis, Monaco small hoop earrings, Cole & Co.
Exclusively at our Troup Highway Location! • Hydrates and Nourishes with Anti-Aging Formula • 40% Longer Lasting Results • One-of-a-Kind Heated Spray Application • Double Your Bronze Effect! Options for One or Two Spray Passes
RED RE D HOT VALENTINE SPECIALS Trutan gift cards make the perfect gift for your Valentine!
Receive $25 bonus with $100 gift cards!
TYLER | LINDALE GREENVILLE | SULPHUR SPRINGS
www.trutan.com TruTan 33916
DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP!
No. 58
BS CENE
STYLE FILE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
he loves you. You love that
Now love
what he gives you.
1725 -C Troup Hwy. Tyler TX 75701 903.592.7730 www.RMJeweler.com
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 59
VEST: Robert Talbott, sport vest, Harley's. SHIRT: Hartford, white dress shirt, Harley's. PANTS: Agave Denim, Gringo brown cord, Harley's. BRACELET: Scott Kay, woven brown leather wrap bracelet, Harley's. SHOES: Alan Payne, Deer Almond leather boot, Harley's.
No. 60
BS CENE
STYLE FILE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
A l l t h e b r a n d s yo u LOV E a t 7 0 % o f f m a l l s t o re p r i c e s !
ALWAYS BUYING
All your favorites for a fraction of the price - all in one store. We carry the most sought after women’s designer & brand name clothing, purses, shoes, boots & accessories in an easy to shop store. So you get all the name brand labels minus the name brand price tag.
A wo m e n ’s re s a l e s t o re l i ke yo u h ave n e ve r s e e n b e f o re ! Behind Fresh • 7006 Highlands Lane • 903-561-2525 cmtylertexas@yahoo.com • facebook.com/clothesmentortyler
Store hours: Mon-Sat 9am - 8pm
FOREVER BAGS From the Farhi Collection...the dance purse...a small cross-body bag, just large enough for all your essentials. Available in multiple colors of ostrich and hornback. 4815 OLD BULLARD RD. TYLER
903.561.3136
CELEBRATE WITH
SHOP AT
ellie bee’s B SC ENEMAG. COM
1418 McCann Road Longview, Texas 75601
903.758.0300
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 61
TOP: Tolani, Chandra tunic, Bridgette's. PANTS: Equestrian, Deonna basic legging, Bridgette's. SHOES: Elaine Turner, Kendall nude flat, Bridgette's Shoe Collection. JEWELRY: Three stone bangles and five strand chain link with turquoise necklace, Bridgette's.
No. 62
BS CENE
STYLE FILE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Let Us Make Your
S PE C I A L DAY A Perfect Day Tuxedos & Suits • Rentals Available 4815 O L D B U L L A R D R O A D T Y L E R , T E X A S • 75703 • 903.534.9799 HARLEYSFORMEN.COM
Texican Coin & Bullion Company Largest inventory of coins & currency in East Texas. Buy & sell gold, silver coins and bullion and Texas, Confederate and U.S. currency.
Baby • Maternity • Children
TOM BENNINGTON
903.561.6618
100 Independence Place, Suite 316 Tyler, TX 75703
PERSNICKETY
Every little girl’s favorite! 12 months to size 10-12.
CELEBRATING OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY! B SC ENEMAG. COM
4815 Old Bullard Rd.
Tyler
903.534.5888
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 63
THE
CHERRY ON TOP
Cardigan: Joy Joy, lace cardigan, Morgan Abbigail Top: Acrobat, gold sparkle short-sleeve sweater, Morgan Abbigail Pants: Krazy Larry, red form-fitting pants, Morgan Abbigail Purse: Emperia, Silver faux python and pink woven leather purse, B.JAXX Ruby bubble necklace and gold wrist-cuff, Katie's.
No. 64
BS CENE
STYLE IQ
B S CE N E M A G.COM
“Boutique Style Apparel at Great Prices” For Missy, Junior and Plus Sizes
“We’ve got outfits for any occassion!”
TYLER 4023 S. Broadway 903.561.2250
LONGVIEW 3507 McCann Rd 903.295.5290
Morgan Abbigail
7 2 6 6 O l d J a c k s o n v i l l e H w y. Ty l e r, T X 7 5 7 0 3 903.526.2226 • shopspinout.com L o c a t e d i n t h e S w a n n ’s P l a z a
B SC ENEMAG. COM
1505 Judson Rd. • Longview, TX • 903.234.9944
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 65
Live or work in Gregg or Harrison Counties? You can open an account! It’s true, some decisions are easier to make than others. And, where to keep your money, that’s a serious one.
WE’RE inOPEN a new location.
So go ahead...
MAKE THE BETTER CHOICE When you join Eastman Credit Union you’ll discover that we go above and beyond, we’re here to stay, and we’re consistently recognized nationally for extraordinary service. We’ll even make it a practice to look for ways to save you money. Now, did that make your decision just a little easier? Come and be part of ECU today.
Open your account at one of our locations. North Eastman Road (near Buffalo Wild Wings)
Kodak Boulevard
Troy Neuman North Longview Branch Manager
Carla Dixon South Longview Branch Manager
(near Eastman Chemical Company)
We help our members through all life’s stages.
Be part of the extraordinary difference.
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.
cont'd from pg. 52 For several years my wife has picked out our sons’ clothes and laid them out neatly every morning. However, when she goes away for business trips, I let my sons pick out their own clothes. Partly because I am lazier than her, but I also realized they pick out different ensembles. Let them pick out their own clothes. It allows them the opportunity to develop their own style. So what if the socks don’t match or they are not color coordinated? They are people, not dolls. Let your children express themselves!
"It may be frustrating and take effort, but taking some time on the front end to teach self-reliance will save you time on the back end and their onfiden e soa
cont'd from pg. 52
DON’T OVERDRESS
Remember, in cold weather, if you’re comfortable they probably are too. You don’t want them looking like Ralphie’s brother from A Christmas Story. Too many clothing layers can quickly make your child overheat and sweat, which actually makes them colder.
SAVE MONEY
Avoid the high-end sports equipment, clothes and shoes. Trust me, I’ve seen your kid play, despite what Nike™ said, it ain’t the shoes. He’ll do fine in a pair of $30 Chuck Taylor sneakers. Seriously, they grow out of everything in a year or less. Until they stop growing, always think in terms of value, not performance.
DRESS YOURSELF
Put your kids shoes on and they will wear them for a day. Teach them to put their shoes on and you’ve just freed up some valuable time. We often get in the habit of doing things for our kids, but the moment they can do that activity themselves, we still keep doing it for them. I know we are often in a rush. But if we are always doing these things for your kids they will never learn to do it themselves. It may be frustrating and take effort, but taking some time on the front end to teach self-reliance will save you time on the back end and their confidence will soar! cont'd on pg. 90
B SC ENEMAG. COM
STYLE
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 67
SEE & BSCENE TYLER / 1.17.14
THE EARL CAMPBELL TYLER ROSE AWARD BANQUET
STACEY BECKWORTH, CARI BURKHARDT
LEAH DICKERSON, LEE CORREA, MEGAN TARRANT
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Banquet was held at Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler on January 17. The Banquet recognizes a top offensive player in Division 1 football who display the same the characteristics that define Earl Campbell. The athlete chosen was one of five nominated, including Texas A&M quarterback- Johnny Manziel, Mike Evans- Texas A&M wide receiver, Jace Amaro-Texas Tech wide receiver, and Missouri quarterback-James Franklin. Winning the inagural award was Baylor quaterback Bryce Petty. Earl Campbell himself presented the award.
TED WALTERS, DAN TONY
TYLER CAMPBELL, CHRISTIAN CAMPBELL, DONALD SANDERS
JEFF AUSTIN III, BECKY TILLSON
No. 68
BS CENE
SHARON & TOM MULLINS
DAVID GORSKY, SUSAN GUTHRIE
JENNIFER SMOAK, SUSAN STRAWN
AMY EGANA, COURTNEY LOWERY, ALLY RAYZOR, NICOLE RICHARDS
LESLIE & CHARLES HASSELL
BOB GARRETT, JEFF RIDLEN B S CE N E M A G.COM
TUITION-FREE Partnering With Parents to ensure the success of each student
...............................................................................................
of TYLER
VISTA ACADEMY
NOW ENROLLING grades K to 6
.............................................................................................
903.741.4442
Vista Academy of Tyler
HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL: 888.960.5382
3105 University Blvd., Ste. B Tyler, TX 75701
www.Vista-Academies.com/Apply VISTA ACADEMY NOW ENROLLING Take a walk into any classroom at Vista Academy of Tyler and you will see small groups of students engaged in hands-on activities and teachers who truly care about the young minds entrusted to them daily. When asked about the school, 1st grade student, Elexia Calico, whose favorite subject is math, had this to say: “I love this school because we get to learn a lot from Ms. Keane and everybody is always nice to each other.” Parents are also extremely pleased with academic standards and the holistic educational model. Vista Academy parent, Mrs. Trena Clark, added, “I send my four children to Vista Academy of Tyler because of the emphasis on character and high academic standards that are expected not only of the children, but evident in all staff as well.” The high standards of academics and the character-driven education are what set Vista Academy of Tyler apart from most traditional schools. Director Keith Garcia is extremely pleased: “We are preparing students to be people of character and be academically successful throughout their life.”
B SC ENEMAG. COM
Vista Academy of Tyler could not have been possible without the vision of Mrs. Camille Brown. The collaborative partnership with Mrs. Brown and Vista Academy has been a success for all involved. Vista Academy of Tyler, part of the Responsive Education Solutions℠ (RES) family of schools, is a tuition-free public charter school that offers elementary students a collegepreparatory, private school educational experience without the private school cost. Vista Academy is located at Camille Brown’s Stepping Stone School which has been a top-tier choice for education in Tyler since its founding in 1968. Mrs. Brown chose to partner with RES due to their shared vision for education as stated in the Mission Statement of RES: to provide hope for students through an innovative, characterbased, personalized learning environment where they are academically successful and develop into lifelong learners. Now Enrolling for the 2014-2015 school year for grades K-6. Call 903-741-4442 or apply online at www.Vista-Academies.com.
A Texas College Preparatory Academies School
Educating The Individual Not The ClassF E B R U A RY 2 0 14 No. 69
An aerial view of Las Vegas
OUTTAKES with Dr. Scott M Lieberman, MD, FACC
Boxers are seen fighting at UT Tyler during the Golden Gloves matches
Sun shines beneath water as a penguin breaches the surface
Raindrops collected on Carbon Fiber
A herd of Antelope are seen grazing in the Badlands of South Dakota
No. 70
BS CENE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
GETTING ORGANIZED IN 2014 Sherry Gibbon Vice President, Community Relations Manager
Happy 2014! I don’t know what it is about the beginning of a new year but it seems to get us in the mood to organize and de-clutter. If you notice the sale ads in the newspapers this time of year, there are a variety of storage containers and expandable file organizers that are available to choose from in different shapes, sizes and colors to meet your needs. So, while you are taking the time to get your home organized, why not take the time to get your financial affairs in order, as well? In their 2013 Lunch-n-Learn session, “Financial Checkup,” Texas Bank and Trust Senior Vice President/Assistant Trust Manager Craig Chaikin and Senior Vice President/Senior Operations Manager Maurita Myers offered these timely tips for organizing your financial information: Draft or Update your Will Draft a Living Will Create a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Create a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Affairs Create a Letter of Instructions (This document should spell out your burial instructions, people to contact, the location of important legal documents, how to dispose of items not listed in the Will and even personal notes to family members.) Simplify your banking (set up direct deposits, pay bills online or by draft and sign up for e-statements) Review your account ownerships and update signature cards if necessary
PRESENTS
the third a ual
tyler run for autism
Shred any outdated financial information With all the changes that life brings, it is important to review your financial plan regularly to make sure your plans keep up with those changes. The recommendations noted above will help ensure that your assets are distributed as you intend. To download the Financial Checkup Checklist, visit the OMNI web page located at www.texasbankandtrust.com.
4-5-2014
10k, 5k & family 1-mile run run Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
bergfeld park, tyler Texas for more information and to register online visit: w.tyle unforautism.org B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 71
SEE & BSCENE TYLER / 1.2.14
COVER UNVEIL MARTHA & MATT SCHULZ
TRUE VINE BREWING CO. MADE THE COVER!
BSCENE Magazine visited the hip new digs at Juls in Tyler to celebrate the unveiling of the January 2014 issue on January 2. Guests enjoyed the many flavors of Juls Asian cuisine and custom cocktails. The New Year was rung in while rocking out to the musical stylings of Dustin Becker and DJ Funktion Authority. BSCENE was proud to have Tyler’s first beer brewery, The True Vine Brewing Co., on its cover.
ANNA SNODGRASS, RON STAFFORD, SONYA YORK
BOB BANDY, KIM LEWIS, KELLY & SHAWN HANEY
ASHLEY ANDERSON, DEVIN HUNTER, AMANDA SPILLMAN
No. 72
BS CENE
MISHAE & KELSEY BOREN
MEG STROUT, ANDREW SMITH
LYNN HANEY, WANDA & JOSE FELICIANO
ERIN & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ, MUNDO VILLAPUDUA
TRACYE & DARIN SZILAGYI
JACKSON BOLTON, JASON LONG B S CE N E M A G.COM
KAY GILBREATH, STEVE ROHUS
RENEE PARO-RAY, ANNE PAYNE
ROBYN & DR. SCOTT LIEBERMAN
TOMMI STUGART, DR. AUBREY SHARPE, SHANNON REYNOLDS B SC ENEMAG. COM
TAYLOR SMITH, JOSH TREVINO
DONNA WAGNER, KYNA CLENDENIN
JOANNA & BRIAN MACKENZIE
ANGELA & JUSTIN ARNOLD
CATHERINE CASEY, JULIANNE CASEY
CHERI BERTRAND, ANNIE DWYER SHIRLEY COE, GENE KEENON, HEATHER STEVENSON F E B R U A RY 2 0 14
No. 73
We’re Here for You. For over 100 years, we've been here for you, East Texas. During good times and tough times, through all of life's important moments we've been here for you and we intend to stand by you for 100 more.
We're American State Bank.
1.866.579.7959
$250,000
www.asbtx.com
CBS19NEWS
Weʼre with No. 74
BS CENE
CBS
.
cbs19.tv B S CE N E M A G.COM
At Home
82
THE POWER OF BEAUTY
Take a ride in some of the most powerful and beautiful sports cars on the street. Photos courtesy of: media.gm.com - Car available at Gabriel Jordan Chevrolet
RIDE THE TRIBAL WAVE 76 | LONGVIEW CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET 79 | THE POWER OF BEAUTY 82 | GEEK CRED 94 B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 75
RIDE THE TRIBAL WAVE Article & Photos By: Kim Lewis
No. 76
BS CENE
AT HOME
B S CE N E M A G.COM
It seems everywhere we go this month, we see the same shape over and over … the heart. While that’s lovely, the truth is Geometry is literally shaping the way for trends in home and apparel fashion. Tribal patterns complete with triangles, arrows, lines and diamonds have been circling the runway in fabrics, art, clothing, jewelry and even pottery. If you didn’t like Geometry in school (like me), you can like it now! So, where exactly is the root of this trend? That’s easy! The Native American heritage of our country. These primal patterns are woven into the very landscape of our history. So, don’t be a square in a round hole! Ride the “tribal wave”! I headed south for the winter, and took the liberty of shooting shapes around town to get you inspired!
DIAMONDS:
My first stop … an Airstream on the streets of Austin, Texas! Can you say diamond on the rough? In South Austin, I found a boutique called Sun-room. For a hot second I thought surely I was back at home in Venice, California. Next time you’re in our state’s capitol, check it out! Geometric diamond shapes are taking center stage on the indie art scene.
TRIANGLES:
Handmade clay pottery, adorned with geometric patterns, is a personal favorite of mine. The very essence of clay is fascinating to me. It can be molded, shaped, broken and mended. Such is life, right? Triangles make me think of mountains and we all have mountains to climb. The point is these tribal shapes are easy to relate to. If you want to try this trend in your own home, try starting out with some geometric handmade pottery for your succulent collection. Even three-sided cutting boards are gracing the counter tops of the latest kitchen designs. B SC ENEMAG. COM
"If you didn’t like Geometry in school (like me), you can like it now! So, where exactly is the root of this trend? That’s easy! The Native American heritage of our country."
LINES:
Textiles, rich with Geometry, are easy to introduce into your home. Saltillo blankets, from our neighboring borders, are filled with culture, color and simple, linear patterns. In my own home, I accented a white duvet for the master bedroom, with a vintage 1930s Saltillo blanket at the foot of the bed. I love the pop of color and simple visual punch.
CIRCLES:
Spinning off the article from last month, you can even repurpose your old shooting range targets as new art in your home. Throw a couple clips on the wall and call it a day! The simple graphic of the target works in almost any space and is an easy update for making a room more “hip”.
ARROWS, NO BOWS:
Art, in the simplest form, is geometric in nature. Indie artists are adorning products with a triangle here, an arrow there. Handmade greeting cards, graphics and blogs are taking on this trend. Designer t-shirts with repeat geometrics are infiltrating the hippest of craft shows and boutiques. A fun fact about the meaning behind trending arrow graphics: One arrow = “Protection” and two crossed arrows = “Friendship.” F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 77
WISHBONES TO DREAMCATCHERS:
With this trend in Native materials, animal skulls have become really cool in the décor world. I found this old wishbone for $3. It’s funny how some things just trigger nostalgia. For me, this was it. My grandmother used to cook southern-style fried chicken and she would always save the wishbone for me to pull apart with her. She would carefully clean the wishbone, then hand it to me to “Make My Wish!” She was serious. She wanted me to stop and think about my wish. She thought about hers … Whoever pulled apart with the bigger part of the bone, that wish would surely come true! On the long drive from California to Texas, I stopped in New Mexico for gas and found myself at the cash register, looking up at dozens of “dream catchers." I thought, this is the perfect time to buy a dream catcher! Complete with feathers and beads, these cultural art pieces were started by the Ojibwe Native Americans in Northern Mexico. In the 1960s and 1970s, these charms started making the way north. The Ojibwe people believe the dream catchers filter out any bad dreams and only pass through the good dreams to the sleeper below. Hang one over your bed and see what happens!
Kim Lewis
"Almost a year ago, I started writing for BSCENE Magazine, with the mission of getting “back to my roots”. While trends may come and go, who we are, and where we came from doesn’t change." GOLD MINE:
If you still aren’t so sure of how to incorporate the subject of shapes and Geometry into your own home, start with your jewelry or the smallest of home accessories! I recently found some geometric brass bottle openers. They make great bar top accessories or gifts! A little bit of trend like this goes a long way. Dainty, gold rings, topped with a paint dipped triangular splash of color add the perfect pop of fun to any outfit! Vintage brass necklaces, with solid shapes are easy to accessorize with. I even love fringe! One of my favorite pair of shoes is my Moccasin boots with fringe. Native in nature and comfortable, they honestly can make the most casual outfits look stylish. A Bohemian style fringe necklace was my recent splurge at a craft fair in Los Angeles.
No. 78
BS CENE
BACK TO OUR NATIVE ROOTS:
Almost a year ago, I started writing for BSCENE Magazine, with the mission of getting “back to my roots." While trends may come and go; who we are and where we came from don’t change. I’m convinced our human eyes are hungry for simple shapes. When patterns get too busy, we simply don’t know where to look. Life itself can be so hectic around us. Our eyes deserve a break. We grew up learning simple shapes, most likely with a solid wooden puzzle, where we had to match shape to shape. As we grow older, we are still learning every day through shapes. The difference is now – we are matching heart to heart. Connecting dot to dot. Climbing mountain to mountain. Sometimes, all to circle back where we started…only to start again…back to the basics. B S CE N E M A G.COM
SEE & BSCENE LONGVIEW / 1.14.14
LONGVIEW CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET
KAREN PARTEE, CONNIE MILLIGAN
LESKA PARKER, MISSY SAUNDERS
The Longview Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview on January 14. Guests were invited to mix and mingle with incoming and outgoing board members of the 2014 year. Gary Hoover was featured as guest speaker. As creator of the pioneering book superstore, BOOKSTOP, Hoover shared stories of his experiences, innovations and entrepreneurial thinking to all those in attendance.
BILL STOUT, LINDSAY TERRY
BECKY HANCOCK, MELISSA & MEL COPELAND, JANEL DOWNING
STEPHEN MCDANIEL, JON RUFF, DAVID RUFF B SC ENEMAG. COM
RACHEL LANGHOLZ, JORDAN MCRAE
TAYLOR WHITE, KAYLA RICHARDSON
KEVIN HOOD, SUSAN COOK
TAMMY MOYES, JIM BARTLETT, DARLENE DAVIS
KAROLYN DAVIS, LOUELLEN LOWE, JENNIFER YODER, DENNIS CULLINANE F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 79
CADILLAC makes the car, WAGNER makes the difference
www.wagnercadillac.com 4100 S. Broadway Tyler • 903.561.1212
Affordable Healthcare Answers. Keep Your Insurance Local...Period.
B S C E N E M A G . C O M
®
THE Magazine of East Texas! THE MAGAZINE OF EAST TEXAS!
BESTof
2012 READERS’ CHOICE FACEBOOK.COM/BSCENETX BSCENEMAG.COM
No. 80
BS CENE
515 WSW Loop 323 • Tyler, Texas 75701 903.581.0077 www.threlkeld.com B S CE N E M A G.COM
ate D e h t e v Sa Feb. 21-23
Harvey Convention Center
www.Tyler AreaBuilders.com
Creating LUXURY Living Experiences!
REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATE at Summers Real Estate Group
Thanks to the Readers of BSCENE for voting me Best Longview Realtor of 2013!
903.736.3754 Voted #1 REAL ESTATE AGENT 2013/2014 by B SC ENEMAG. COM
Follow Me on Facebook at: Longview Luxury Listings by Trina Griffth F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 81
82
thePOWER
ofBEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITHIN...
There is an urge inside us all. One only satisfied by the rev of rpm's matched by roaring exhaust. It's time to dump the clutch and floor it as we explore these beautifully crafted powerhouse monsters available here in East Texas.
No. 82
BS CENE
AT HOME
B S CE N E M A G.COM
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 83
Photos and Information courtesy of: media.gm.com - Car available at Gabriel Jordan Chevrolet
Photos and Information courtesy of: media.cadillac.com - Car available at Wagnor Cadillac
CADILLAC CTS-V The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is the most dramatic model in the V-Series range of high-performance luxury models, blending a personal 2+2 layout with a drivetrain vetted on Germany’s famed Nürburgring. A supercharged 6.2L V-8 is the power behind the CTS-V Coupe, delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) backed by either a six speed manual transmission or a six -speed automatic. A collection of technical and performance elements complement the powertrain, including Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, as well as a track-proven brake system with two-piece front rotors. They offer greater resistance to warping and potential longer rotor life, as well as reduced weight. A unique grille that doubles front-end airflow to help enable its high-performance capabilities is one of the V-Series’ distinguishing features, along with an aggressive front fascia and raised center section of the aluminum hood that provides clearance for the supercharger. Continuous improvements have helped keep the CTS family at the top of customer consideration
No. 84
BS CENE
lists and earned it critical praise. That tradition continues in 2014, as the CTS-V Coupe offers four new exterior color choices – Phantom Gray Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Majestic Plum Metallic (available at an extra cost) and Red Obsession Tintcoat (available at an extra cost) – and a new Sport Blue interior package. The V-Series is designed for great road-holding performance, while maintaining the poise of a luxury car in average driving conditions. This is enabled by Cadillac’s landmark Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastestreacting suspension technology. It uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision. Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions.
SPECS
ENGINE: 6.2L Supercharged V8 HORSEPOWER: 556hp TORQUE: 551 ft.lbs. CURB WEIGHT: 4253 lbs. TRANSMISSION: 6-Speed Manual SUPENSION: Short and long arm front Four-wheel independent Multi-link rear Front & rear stabilizer bar PRICE: Starting at $63,579
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Photos and Information courtesy of: media.gm.com - Car available at Gabriel Jordan Chevrolet
CORVETTE STINGRAY SPECS ENGINE: 6.2L LT1 V8
HORSEPOWER: 460 hp TORQUE: 465 ft.lbs. CURB WEIGHT: 3362 lbs. TRANSMISSION: 7 Speed Manual with Active Rev Match SUPENSION: Short aand long arm front and back PRICE: Starting at $51,995
B SC ENEMAG. COM
Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with the allnew Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard Corvette model ever, with an SAE-certified 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 lb.-ft. of torque (624 Nm) – and 460 horsepower (343 kW) and 465 lb.-ft. (630 Nm) with the available performance exhaust system. It is also the most capable standard Corvette ever, with Z51-equipped models able to accelerate from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, run the quarter-mile in 12 seconds at 119 mph, achieve 1.03g in cornering grip and stop from 60 mph in 107 feet. The new Corvette Stingray backs its performance capability with the greatest efficiency of any sports car on the market , delivering an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city driving and 29 mpg on the highway with the all-new seven-speed manual transmissions. No other car offers more than 455 horsepower and greater than 29 mpg on the highway. “Like the ’63 Sting Ray, the best Corvettes embodied performance
leadership, delivering cuttingedge technologies, breathtaking design and awe-inspiring driving experiences,” said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss. “The all-new Corvette goes farther than ever, thanks to today’s advancements in design, technology and engineering.” The all-new Corvette Stingray shares only two parts with the previous-generation Corvette. It incorporates an allnew frame structure and chassis, a new powertrain and supporting technologies and a completely new exterior and interior designs. The Stingray Coupe starts at $51,995 (including destination) and the Convertible is priced at $56,995 (including destination). They share identical chassis tuning and performance technologies. They also share nearly-identical curb weights, as the only structural changes for the convertible model are limited to accommodations for the folding top and repositioned safety belt mounts.
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 85
Photos and Information courtesy of: media.subaru.com - Car available at Peltier Subaru
SUBARU WRX STI Built on the standard and lightest WRX STI model, the STI Launch Edition is exclusively equipped with special interior colors and trim and gets a standard STI Short-Throw Shifter for the 6-speed manual transmission. The Keyless Access & Start system, which is offered as an option on WRX STI Premium and Limited models, is included as standard with the STI Launch Edition. Powered by a 305-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, the 2015 WRX STI debuts a new four-door wide-body design, built on a stiffer chassis for even greater handling agility and precision. New for the 2015 WRX STI, Active Torque Vectoring joins the model’s arsenal of proven advanced dynamic handling technologies that includes Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), SI-DRIVE powertrain control system and a Brembo® Performance Brake System with Super Sport ABS. Subaru's competition heritage carries into the roomier cabin of the 2015 WRX STI model, which features a new flat-bottom steering wheel and whiplash-reducing performancedesign front seats with height and tilt-adjustable head restraints. The STI
No. 86
BS CENE
Launch Edition is distinguished by an exclusive cabin design treatment. This STI is the best-equipped version of this high-performance model ever. Standard features include LED low-beam headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, the AllWeather Package (dual-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer) and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with switches for audio and Bluetooth® control. The new standard audio system combines AM/FM stereo with HD Radio®, a single-disc in-dash CD player, 6 speakers, MP3/WMA capability, Radio Data Broadcast System (RDBS), Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, iPod® control capability, iTunes® Tagging, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (subscription required), USB port and a 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack. A new multi-information central display with 4.3-in. LCD screen provides a multitude of vehicle system functions, including a standard rear camera display, a boost gauge display, audio (on non-navigation models), Bluetooth® and climate control settings, and a VDC screen showing traction control operation. The display can also provide a vehicle self-check and maintenance reminder.
SPECS
ENGINE: 2.5L Flat-4 Turbocharged Subaru Boxer® HORSEPOWER: 305hp TORQUE: 290 ft.lbs. CURB WEIGHT: TBD TRANSMISSION: 6-Speed Manual SUPENSION: Track Tuned Inverted Dampers 13.01:1 Steering Ratio Large Front & Rear Roll Bars PRICE: TBD
B S CE N E M A G.COM
Love. B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 87
No. 88
BS CENE
B S CE N E M A G.COM
photo megan
MAT ATCCHH.. TTHHEE PPEERRFFEECCTT M
by eason
L I KE US
let
us
903
help
597
you
0002
create or
your
perfect
day.
villadifelicita.com
Creating outdoor environments, from concept to completion!
Landscape Architecture B SC ENEMAG. COM
Custom Pools
Outdoor Living
Landscape
Hardscapes
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 89 903.581.1733 www.Landvisionstx.com P.O. Box 131356 Tyler, TX 75713
cont'd from pg. 67 I hear parents say all the time, “Kids need structure. They want structure. They crave structure.” But if you ask them how they provide this structure, the response is usually something like, “Well, they have gymnastics on Tuesday, Soccer is Wednesday and Friday, Chess Club is on Thursday …”
THE STRUCTURE OF STRUCTURE
While consistency and routine is important, structure should not just be a weekly schedule of events. Structure for children should be thought in terms of architecture, more like our home. Our homes are not just the physical beams and bricks of the house itself. They are the unseen stresses and the tension between joints and how the load is distributed. Our homes are more about the kind of space they create. The real structure of structure can be overwhelming, but analyze yours. Is it weak or strong? What holds it together? Are the supports in the correct spot? Does it create the environment you want for you and your family? If you give it earnest thought it will not take you too long to find the weaknesses. This only takes reflection and honesty. Like our home, structure is the thing that gives us shelter and a sense of security. Form doesn’t follow function. Form is function.
JUDGE NOT
Sometimes, I just have to tell my mom to mind her business, they’re my kids, and she had her chance with me. She’s more old-school than I
No. 90
BS CENE
am, and I’m fine with them playing “those darn vidia-games”. Often we can get hung up on what our relatives, other parents or society thinks about our parenting choices. But just because something is old-school, new-school or even in a magazine, does not mean it’s right for you or your children. If you love your children and are truly focused on what is best for them, relax. You’re probably already doing a great job. But you have to do what feels right for your family and not worry about what Aunt Marie thinks about the binky, jumping on the bed or the (insert current teenage fashion-trend here).
SCREEN TIME
When I was a kid, I used to obsessively play this ColecoVision soccer game that was nothing but a series of bulb lights you moved closer to the goal. To me, these lights were soccer players. I see the same intensity of imagination when my oldest is playing Skylanders. To me, his Wii™ is just like my soccer game, except way cooler. Like my mother, some parents are freaked out by all the new technology. And I can see why. It represents a new way of interacting with our world. But television and even books went through similar phases of parental worry about
AT HOME
a form of escapism the previous generation couldn’t quite relate to. Technology changes and our kids are never going to know a time when these things did not exist. I often wonder if stone-age parents were concerned about how much time their kids were spending staring at the fire or playing with the wheel. I believe it is as simple as monitoring and moderation. Make sure they don’t spend endless hours on them or play games you’re uncomfortable with.
GOOD APPS
There are great apps to keep your kids busy and learning. Could you pick Millard Fillmore out of a line-up of 19th century presidents? My 8-year-old can, and it is because he learned it from Presidents vs. Aliens. Stack the States and Stack the Countries have given him a Geography edge that my ViewMaster never could. There are also all kinds of number, shape and letter recognition apps that act like flash cards. You’d never say, “That kid has been playing with those flash cards way too long.”
PLAY & GO
However, if you feel like giving your child your iPhone has become a crutch … it has. I know how easy it is to just hand it to them so you can B S CE N E M A G.COM
"Want to worry less as a parent. Then love more. Can’t go wrong with love. Tell your kids you love them all the time. Hug them noon and night (even if it embarrasses them in front of their friends at the bus stop)." get some chores done. What kids really want is their parents' undivided attention or uninterrupted activity. Combine these activities. Sit down and begin playing something with your child. My go-to’s are drawing, Hot Wheels Trick Trax, and Legos®. Once you get them into it, you can usually step away to wash those dishes or make that call. You will be surprised how long they can keep themselves occupied without a television or iPad screen. And if the kids are playing nice or are doing something fun, don’t interrupt. Delay dinner or homework a little. Let them skip that chore. The time will come soon enough where you have to referee an argument or pull them from some fun they’re having. Or, worst of all, stand there claiming boredom in a room full of toys.
PLAY MORE
Scheduled play dates and organized activities are great, but many children today are overscheduled. Kids do not play enough. Good old fashioned get outside, ride your bike, swing-set play. Often giving into the freeness of play is difficult for parents. We get consumed with our adult world, and thoughts of work, finances and the future can crowd out this time. Playing with children, rediscovering through their eyes the very small and vastly large wonders of the world is a joy, not work. Lose yourself in the process of play with your children and for an hour let that other stuff go. Let the one-year-old play in the dog food. How big is the window in their life that they will want to do that? Let the 10-year-old get filthy or soaking wet. Spend time playing puzzles and dolls and building with blocks. Throw the ball around. Learn from their lack of ego, their uncorrupted perspective. Revel in the connections that give their world context. These moments are often found through the simple act of play.
CARE LESS
Many parents are often afraid their kids won’t know they love them if they are not as upset as the child. I see moms with fretful faces, on bended knee, trying desperately to help their child sort out a problem. Often they are just adding drama to the situation and stressing themselves out in the process. We should always be sensitive to our child’s needs, but when my little guy is bawling because “the dog licked his face and now it’s wet.” I have to say, “Get over it, dude.” Sometimes our job is to act as a filter. If every problem the child has is met with equal concern, the child will stop distinguishing between troubling situations. Every situation could become a crisis.
LOVE MORE
Want to worry less as a parent? Then love more. Can’t go wrong with love. Tell your kids you love them all the time. Hug them noon and night (even if it embarrasses them in front of their friends at the bus stop). Tell them you love them too much. Even if you make some mistakes along the way, you can rest assured they know you love them. “Coach” Scott Morgan is an East Texas native, founder of Jack’s Gym, and has spent 25 years teaching youth sports. He’s currently a part time Mr. Mom and freelance writer living in Nashville. Want to know what other parents think of Coach Scott? Check out yelp.com/biz/jacks-gym-eagle-rock
Owen Harrison 4-years-old Kids Fashion by Haute Totz Styled by Owen himself
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 91
SEE & BSCENE LONGVIEW / 1.07.14
STARS OVER LONGVIEW JENNA HAGER
DEBBIE GRIFFIN, LYNN BRYSON
Longview Regional Medical Center presented the 14th annual Stars Over Longview at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview on January 7. The event honors women of the East Texas community “Who Rise to the Occasion.“ Guests enjoyed a catered luncheon while former U.S. President George W. Bush’s daughter, Jenna Hager, spoke on her experiences growing up, her work with varying charities and her encounters with other women of perseverance.
TONYA & JIM KENDRICK
SUSAN, SMITH, MARY MURDOCH
JENNA HAGER, KELLY HANEY, SONYA YORK
YVONNE SWAIN, MARION MACK, PAIGE SALAZAR
No. 92
BS CENE
RYAN POLK, TRINA GRIFFITH
MORGAN STRONG, BABETTE TOMBERLAIN
ANN JACKSON, IVA HOLYFIELD, JACKIE HOWARD B S CE N E M A G.COM
JOHN GLASGOW, KAREN MAINES
STACEY WATSON, LINDA DAVIS
ROSEMARY BAGWELL, PATTY OWENS, JOAN PAINTER
KELSEY GOUGHNOUR, TERRI WELCH, STEPHANIE FOSTER
ELIZABETH BAUMGARDNER, JENNA HAGER, NATALIE WASKEL, LIBBY BRYSON B SC ENEMAG. COM
SHARON NOBLIT, MARTHA GLASGOW, BETTY FOWLER
DIANE HUFFMAN, CHUCK KAPLIN
AMY LAMBIEN, LISA VEATCH
MARTHA & ROBERT CARGILL
ANGELA HANLEY, DANA HUGHEY
SONYA YORK , JION DIETZ F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 93
GEEKCRED
PREVIEWS RATINGS RECOMMENDATIONS
By: Lindsey Todd Morgan
HEAD TO TOE: TECHNOLOGY YOU WEAR
This month, the tech gods have smiled upon us with a plethora of deliciously, geeky gadgets, and we can’t wait to dive in. Keep yourself street smart on that information, super-highway with the low-down on these perfectly, poindexter products.
So, many of the items featured this month were mere science fiction when I was a child. But on the outset of 2014, man has finally forged these dreams into reality and this is the year you will finally get to see them in action. Google Glass and Recon Jet will lead the charge with their spin on computer-driven, eye wear. However, it is probably best to wait until these products become completely flushed out before you sink your hard earned cash into a pair. Lack of applications, battery life and cost make this technology more of a lifestyle accessory than a true, serviceable life tool. In the next three to four years this technology will become much more practical and affordable. Technically, Google Glass is in its 2nd version but still far from becoming a staple of everyday life with a unit cost of around $2,000. The Recon Jet Android based platform is promising a much smaller price tag at $499, but until these products become what they were truly intended to be, I will continue to wear out my cell phone.
Image provided by Recon J et
SMART GLASSES
RECON JET
Sony®, Samsung, Apple and even Windows® will soon be pushing their new wrist-worn, all-in-one, smart watches this year. While some versions have been out for a short time now, this year will be the first time you will probably notice someone actually wearing one. Like your smart phone, these new smart watches are equipped with a phone, camera and all the social media APPs you would expect for your new Dick Tracylike gizmo. With so many manufacturers jumping into the “wrist-phone” game, finding one that suits your geeky needs should be a breeze. But, also, like your cell phone, direct radiation contact has become a real concern for many people. Not unlike having a cell phone taped to your wrist all day; consumers should be weary of the unknown damage that can be associated with prolonged exposure to cellular radiation. Radioactive hype or not, smart watches are on their way, giving everyday Joes like you and I the chance to feel like Batman, even if only for a little while.
Image provided by Samsung
SMART WATCHES
SAMSUNG GALAXY GEAR
Computers are making their way onto every part of the body and SenSoria™ is trying to prove that our feet should be know exception. SenSoria™ socks utilize proprietary 100% textile sensors that pull real-time data recording speed, calories, altitude and distance. The data is stored in a Bluetooth®, detachable anklet. The anklet is extremely accurate as well, going so far as to track your cadence, foot landing technique and even the body’s weight distribution on the feet. SenSoria™ socks are designed to help its users identify injury-prone walking and running styles. To use the socks' Real-Time data collection and Virtual Coach, you will need a smart phone for the SenSoria™ Fitness APP. But if you are in the market for “smart socks” you likely already have an iPhone or Android device to make the most of your computer-clad footsies. With all the futuristic gadgets on the rise, 2014 is really shaping up to be a record year for the micro-chip. Will these devices become as common place as tennis shoes? Only time and technology will tell. No. 94 BS CENE
Image provided by SenSoria™
SMART SOCKS
SENSORIA™ SOCKS B S CE N E M A G.COM
The Republican Primary is
Tuesday, March4!
Early Voting is February 18-28.
SkipOgleforTexas.com
Political Adv paid for by the Skip Ogle Campaign, Pat Pinkerton-Walker, Treasurer, P. O. Box 6870, Tyler, TX 75711
/SkipOgleforTexas B S C E N E M A G . C O M
®
THE Magazine of East Texas! coming to the
MARCH 2014 issue
Special Advertising Section
REAL ESTATE PROS, BEST PLACES TO LIVE AND ALL THINGS HOME
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
TODAY!
B SC ENEMAG. COM
F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 4 No. 95
TEXTURE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EAST TEXAS FOR MAKING OUR FIRST YEAR SO AMAZING!
T E X T U R E a fabric & design studio
903.535.7900
texturetyler.com
728 s bois d’arc avenue
Dedicated to your satisfaction, we go beyond the sale
15231 FM 850 • 7000 sq ft. w/ Metal Shop 4/3/3 • $1,339,600 w/242 Acres or 956,000 w/137 Acres
13510 White Tail, Tyler-Deer Run $309,777 • 4/4/1/3 • 4104 SQ FT. Private Lake and Community Pool
BULLARD ISD 3052 FM 2493 E Bullard 25+ acres • 3200+ sq ft. $539,000 • 4/4/1/2 with Barn/shop Guest Qtrs
19274 Jo Bar $332,777 • 3/3/1/2 • 1.664 Acres Country Place Waterfront
21815 Syrah Dr. Tyler, TX • 4119 sq ft. $549,777 • 4/3/1/5 w/RV Storage Gated Kiepersol Estates
950 La Vista 3075+ sq ft. • $362,000 • 3/3/1/2 Gated Villas of Hollytree
8204 Crooked Trail Tyler • $391,777 • 5/3/1/3 Outdoor paradise • pool/hot tub
6 Lots immediately available $65,000 each at 1600 FM 344 (next to pecan valley ranch) 10961 Deer Creek Dr, Tyler-Deer Run $274,000 • 4/3/2 • 2781 SQ FT. Fabulous Gated Neighborhood
3817 G O C, T C $230,000
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
go to www.facebook.com and search “tylers Home Team” Each office is independently owned and operated
TYLERSHOMETEAM.COM
Lynn Haney ABR, SRES, SFR
903.245.9289
“ I come for the customer service.” Kimberly | Expedition Owner
tylerford.com
seating, the cabin comfort provides a smooth ride for all of your precious cargo.
has a towing capacity that allows for effortless control. With spacious third-row
The Ford Expedition is one of the largest passenger vehicles on the road and
REAL PEOPLE. REAL DEALS.
KIMBERLY
COMFORT & CONTROL