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MAY 2015

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LETTER With a plethora of “fIrst world problems”, aka excuses, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture.

May is here! Spring has finally sprung and summer is just around the corner. About this time of year, I get fidgety, a type of restlessness that could only be described as spring fever. I can only assume it is all that sun, flooding my veins with life affirming vitamin D. Trees are giving-way from dusty browns to hunter greens. Backyard pools are being prepped and my desire to tone up and be fit is greater than ever. I find myself hanging out in the fitness section of Academy a little longer than usual. All-of-asudden, kayaking looks very cool. Or, maybe I should get myself a new mountain bike or a new pair of kicks. I think to myself, maybe this year, I will get that weight bench I’ve had my eye on for some time. However, at the end of the day, I typically only make it home with those new kicks. My attention span is much like that of a five-year-old and I’ve heard I may be somewhat indecisive. So now that it seems I have narrowed down my fitness motivation to a new pair of sneakers, where do I start? What is the best way for me to achieve maximum results in the least amount of time? This is most likely the battle cry of any fitness newbie. With a plethora of “first world problems”, aka excuses, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture. Good overall health is not an overnight process, it’s a lifestyle. And, if you have decided that this is the year for a totalbody transformation, checking out Accelerate

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Performance Enhancement Center or “APEC” is an absolute must. A couple of years ago I was introduced to APEC owner and trainer, Bobby Stroupe, a man that has been making big waves in the East Texas fitness community for awhile now. He was featured in our January 2013 issue along with the great strides he was making with his vision for APEC. Now celebrating 10 years, of turning dreams into plans, that vision has grown into an athletic performance facility that is truly state-of the art! Designed with all ages in mind, APEC strives to deliver an athletic program for everyone with topnotch trainers and instructors (some of which are former proathletes) leading the way. Stroupe is committed to helping struggling athletes find their way; to stay motivated with the most safe and effective workout regimen possible. His love for fitness and health is truly infectious and we simply couldn’t resist visiting with him again to see all the progress that has transpired. The coolest part, of this whole deal, is you don’t have to be an athlete to train like the pros! APEC offers fitness and strength training for the whole family. This is a phenomenal addition to our community and we couldn’t be more proud that we can keep our little aspiring athletes right here at home to get the best training in the country.

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LETTER The average price for a dinner time meal for someone on food stamps is $10.80 for a family of four. I don't think I would know how to prepare a healthy meal for my family of four on that amount. Economic development is dependent upon the growth and innovation of businesses in diverse industries. We are fortunate to live in a community that is thriving because of both new and existing company growth. One industry that exudes excellence is our medical community. The hospitals in East Texas glean with award-winning medical professionals and topnotch facilities offering the best health care in the state. The ambition that drives the health care providers and their industry peers is one of many reasons the medical community here is booming. Education is another driving force behind economic development and Tyler Junior College just took higher-learning to a whole new level. With the completion of the brand new 150,000 sq. ft, Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Science Center, students can now experience education like never before. This is an amazing addition, not only to the students of TJC and potential students everywhere, but also to anyone who may ever need the care of a medical professional ... so, pretty much everyone benefits from this "training facility"! The simulators are realistic and can be controlled by the professor to create life-like situations for the student to learn how to quickly and efficiently react. Every seconds counts in a life or death situation and knowing that the future of medical professionals will be trained and tested under extreme circumstances is somewhat of a relief.

ingredients. I know, from personal experience, that whether or not the meals I am preparing are healthy and perfectly balanced (or not so healthy) that I can spend anywhere from $20$50 on the ingredients for the recipe. I am not a bargain shopper and I do buy organic as often as possible, but I will admit that is a bit ridiculous. The average price for a dinner time meal for someone on food stamps is $10.80 for a family of four. I don't think I would know how to prepare a healthy meal for my family of four on that amount. That is why the East Texas Food Bank, the East Texas Restaurant Association and the East Texas Chefs Association and Farm and Food Coalition have partnered with area high schools to help educate and fund culinary programs for students to learn the culinary industry inside and out. This year, Taste of Tyler added an event for these aspiring foodies to put their minds and skills to the test, with the SNAP Hot Food Challenge. These students rocked it on preparing scrumptious meals that meet the criteria for the challenge! I think I will test myself with a SNAP challenge and see how I measure up to these talented teens!

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Nutrition plays a huge role in the overall health of an individual. And while we may live in a community with access to the best of the best in medical care, not everyone is fortunate enough to purchase the expensive nutritious meals prepared with all natural and organic

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CONTENTS 2

PUBLISHER'S LETTER

EDITOR'S LETTER

STREET SCENE

COVER STORY

EAST TEXAS' MEDICAL COMMUNITY

EXPANDING HORIZONS

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TYLER CATTLE BARONS' PREVIEW

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APEC IS TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY. STEP INSIDE THE NEW APEC FACILITY, WHERE BOBBY STROUPE WILL PUSH YOU TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

CALLIN G AL L ASPIR IN G M EDICAL PR O FES SIO N ALS . TJ C IS EX PANDIN G H O R IZO N S W ITH THE NEW R O B ERT M . R O GERS NURSIN G & HEALTH SCIEN CE CENTER .

YOUNG CHEFS CONJURE UP NUTRITIONAL MEALS ON A BUDGET FOR THE TASTE OF TYLER SNAP HOT FOOD CHALLENGE.

EVENTS 48 BAH DIXIE PAPER 62 CANDLELIGHT PARTY AND HOME TOUR 70

SPORTING CLAYS FOR THE CAUSE

GRAND OPENING TJC NURSING CENTER

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STREET SCENE What is â&#x20AC;&#x153;STREET SCENEâ&#x20AC;?: 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.

Longview boutique, the Purple Elephant, recently brought its brand of fun and funky fashion to Tyler with a brand new shop location, in the Bergfeld Shopping Center, on Apr. 1.

Slim Chickens, a fresh, handmade food franchise proudly welcomed hungry patrons to the grand opening of its Tyler location on March 31. The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce was also on hand for a ribbon-cutting signifying its induction into the chamber.

The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce helped welcome Harbor Hospice into its ranks with a ribbon-cutting at its location, in Tyler, on Mar. 19.

The grand reopening of Metabolic Research Center was held at their new location, in Tyler, on April 8.

The Downtown Coffee Shop became a member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce and was welcomed with a ribbon-cutting at its location, in Longview, on Mar. 20.

The John Tyler High School Color Guard won the National Championship Trophy at the Marching Auxiliaries National Championship, at the Ft. Worth Convention Center, on Mar. 25.

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Bro okdale Assisted Living Facility recently opened two new locations in Tyler, and the Tyler Area Chamber was on hand to welcome the south location with a ribbon-cutting on Mar. 24.

Bro okdale Assisted Living Facility recently opened a new location in Longview and the Longview Chamber proudly welcomed them with a ribbon-cutting on Mar. 31.

The City of Tyler invited kids, young and old, to the ribbon-cutting of the new playground at historic Bergfeld Park, in Tyler, on Apr. 4.

The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new business Portal Technology at its downtown location, in Nacogdoches, on Mar. 20.

Hill Consulting, a medical legal consulting group, proudly became members of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting, on the grounds of the Tyler Chamber, on Mar. 11.

The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Red Cross' new office location at City Hall, in Nacogdoches, on Mar. 27.

Tuscan Slice proudly sliced the crimson tape symbolizing its induction into the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce at its location on Loop 323, in Tyler, on Mar. 18.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 60-year anniversary for Harry's Building Materials, Inc., and the creation of a new showroom, was hosted by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at its location, in Nacogdoches, on Mar. 20.

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Auntie Anne's was welcomed into the Longview Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting at its new location, in the Longview Mall, on Mar. 24.

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ave you ever dreamt what it might be like to play for the New York Yankees? How about the Dallas Mavericks? For the majority of us, that ambition will remain a dream forever. What if, though, you could have the next best thing? What if you could work out with the team; spend some time in their training facilities so you could look, eat and think like them? When the new Athletic Performance

Enhancement Center (APEC) facility opens its doors in early May, East Texans will have the opportunity to live out their athletic dreams right here in Tyler, Texas. APEC owner Bobby Stroupe has spent the last four years traveling across the country and globe searching for elements that would help create the best culture and atmosphere available in the training world, as well

as offer a comprehensive training experience that is competitive on a worldwide stage. The goal of the new and improved APEC is to not only be the number one training facility in East Texas, but to be the number one training facility in the country. More than double the size of APEC’s current location, the new facility (Grande between Paluxy

The “Spherical Program,” the basis of adult training, is a comprehensive program that acts as a system balancing multiple components of fitness and focusing on core strength. Yoga, cardio and strength training are all part of the group training environment APEC has implemented to help clients become high-functioning, healthy adults. Personal training will also be offered and a new area called the “LAB” will feature goal specific training for adults and athletes alike with specialty equipment, including top of the line treadmills you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Other new amenities APEC will feature include: a 75 yard track and over 8,000 square feet of turf, nutrition bar, observation deck, outdoor basketball, sand volleyball, multipurpose fields and cryotherapy, a three minute cold sauna treatment that promotes a quicker recovery, increased energy and decreased muscle soreness.

Athletes of every age, from kindergarten to the pros, will also get an upgraded APEC experience in the new facility. Video playback, a new power development area and specialized Nike Grind flooring are just a few of the features that will assist athletes in achieving their best level of performance. Stroupe will be the first one to tell you that APEC’s most valuable tools are their trainers. “We went all-in on this to give people the most elite training that we could. Not just the equipment and facilities, but we invested in our staff … it always starts with people,” Stroupe says. APEC boasts eight Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) on staff, a designation that requires a college degree, specialized certifications and testing. The specialists, “coaches,” are most commonly found on the staff roster of professional sports teams and Division I universities, but APEC boasts the largest number of coaches on a single staff in the Nation. Many of APEC’s own have been recruited by elite sports organizations, including the Texas Rangers, Michael Johnson Training Facility, Nike and Fresno State. Stroupe understands that you can have the best facilities around, but without the coaching it doesn’t work. “As great as this facility is going to be ... and it really is going to compete with anything in the world ... what makes APEC special is the unparalleled coaching that we are able to offer here,” Stroupe explains.

It’s not just Stroupe who recognizes the elite level of coaching that APEC has to offer. Nike World Headquarters has also taken notice. A few years ago, after accepting some wise advice to focus his new East Texas training facility on athlete performance, Stroupe was offered a job with Michael Johnson Performance in McKinney, Texas, one of the Nation’s premiere athletic training programs and a Nike partner. After much consideration, Stroupe turned the job down deciding that there were still big things to accomplish in East Texas. However, two of APEC’s coaches were hired

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by the facility. Another APEC coach also went on to work for Nike World Headquarters and so the buzz about APEC’s training program and what was happening here in East Texas began to turn some heads. In 2012, Stroupe was invited to speak at Nike World Headquarters at the Nike Roundtable Meetings. After delivering a three hour presentation about the APEC way, Stroupe received high praise from Nike attendees and the desire for a long-term relationship between Nike and APEC was expressed. That relationship has now turned into a professional

one with Nike hiring APEC and Stroupe as training consultants. This fall, Nike associated trainers will attend a specialized program, hosted by APEC, to become certified in coaching athletes the APEC way. Trainers will complete an intensive program, including a written exam and two-day practical, administered by APEC staff. Through the program, the trainers will receive a specialized certification, termed CAPEC, Certified Applied Performance Enhancement Coach. “It is such a dream come true and really an honor that we don’t take lightly. We feel what it really does is show how great the East Texas athletes

have been to put us on this stage and it just shows how good the staff and coaches have been at APEC to really elevate us to that level,” Stroupe explains about gaining Nike’s attention. APEC’s reputation has also earned them the opportunity to work with some of the Nation’s best athletes and teams. Stroupe has spent time with athletes from the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco 49ers, Baylor University and Texas Tech University, to name just a few. He was recently invited by the head athletic trainer for the Dallas Mavericks to come B SC EN EM A G.COM

work with the team for a day. Along with his team, he is credited with helping multiple athletes get back to elite performance levels after injuries that could have been career-ending. Athletes such as Graham Harrell, Aaron Rogers and Kendall Hunter have all spent time in Tyler to train at APEC. One of Stroupe’s goals with opening the new facility is to make APEC and Tyler the premiere training facility for all athletes from East Texas, as well as across the country. “East Texas deserves something great … This is a great place, and the professionals who train here say the same thing. Our goal is to offer elite service and we want to be a destination that actually brings people to East Texas. With the new facility, we can and will compete with anywhere: Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston ...You can go to those places if you want to, but we’ve got people on this staff who are just as good as the people who work there. In fact, we have people who have worked here who are on those staffs,” Stroupe passionately informs.

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new amenities APEC will feature include: a 75 yard track and over 8,000 square feet of turf, nutrition bar, observation deck, outdoor basketball, sand volleyball, multipurpose fields and cryotherapy, a three minute cold sauna treatment that promotes a quicker recovery, increased energy and decreased muscle soreness.

While APEC is an ideal training ground for the pros, they also keep a strong focus on training young athletes as well. With specialized, age specific training programs offered for children as young as kindergarten, APEC has the knowledge and skill set to help any aspiring athlete achieve their goals. With the realization that most young athletes won’t go on to pursue a professional athletic career, APEC shapes their training program to provide mental performance alongside physical performance. The coaches understand the most appropriate and necessary areas to focus on for each age group at the facility. For the youngest trainees, who may not know what sport they want to focus on, they teach balance and coordination. When a high school aged soccer player sets his sights on the English Premier League, they put together a sport specific routine, as well as help develop mental toughness and decision making to help him chase down that dream. APEC’s training benefits don’t end on the field. Many of the mental aspects of the program easily carry into the professional world as well. Former APEC athlete Zack Spears credits his training for teaching him a valuable lesson about dealing with people. “People work harder and better when they feel valued and are treated right. Stroupe makes sure he, and everyone that has ever been on staff, does that. Whether it be the working environment there on staff or the environment on the weight room floor, everyone is cared about and treated like an all-star. Treating people like that will take you a long way in life both personally and professionally,” Spears said.

“As great as this facility is going to be ... and it really is going to compete with anything in the world ... what makes APEC special is the unparalleled coaching that we are able to offer here.”

Skylar Talley also trained at APEC. The example that APEC set in the Tyler business community is something Talley carries with him into his career today. “APEC was my first real job. I think Bobby still regrets that decision,” Talley says with a laugh. “Being in the facility, sweating next to the entire staff day in and day out, helped me to develop some perspective on the amount of sacrifice, hard work and refusal to compromise that’s involved in growing a business that’s trying to be innovative in their space. I also gained an appreciation for the impact that a small business owner can have on an individual and a community by genuinely caring for everyone that comes in the door,” he explains. With the new facilities and expanded programs offered at APEC, it would be hard for any athlete to train there and not meet the goal stated in APEC’s slogan, “Be the best you.” From the beginning, Stroupe says they have claimed this phrase as the mantra of APEC, but after many consultations and visits with their graffiti artist, a few new phrases came forward that will now be featured on the walls of the facility, as well as adopted into the APEC mindset. “Dreams into Plans” and “Can’t into Can” were the two new phrases formed

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from an outsider’s perspective of the work that is happening inside APEC’s doors. “After talking with me and trying to get a concept of what we stand for, that was really his perspective on us … He just said, ‘you guys are really making dreams a reality aren’t you?’ And my perspective is, man, all of you are really making my dreams a reality,” Stroupe says of how the slogans materialized. Stroupe, along with the entire APEC crew, is anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the new and improved facility for many

reasons, but on the top of that list is the fact that they can now provide total fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyle training for the entire family. While APEC may have once been viewed as the best training facility for athletes pursing a better on-field experience, it is now rising in the ranks to the best place for the entire family to receive total fitness training. The new APEC atmosphere will be in line with the total APEC culture, and with the best trainers working in the best facility. Like any great team, the APEC coaches and

staff understand the importance of working together towards a common goal. They will meet their clients wherever they are in their fitness level and work alongside them to help make sure they realize their full potential. They will offer seamless integration of various nutrition and mindset training for an unparalleled total fitness package. But most of all, they will continue to instill the basic principles of enhancing each client’s performance level, whether that be on the playing field or in the game of life. B SC EN EM A G.COM

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The field of medicine is an everchanging landscape; a marriage of science and technology that has grown faster than we could have ever expected and is progressing beyond our wildest dreams. From the discovery of penicillin to the advent of 3D-printed prosthetics, the last 100 years has welcomed great strides in medical innovation. The doctors and scientists that help find the answers to our ailments work tirelessly, in tandem, not just around the world, but right here in our own backyard. Year after year, BSCENE is committed to bringing you the very best the East Texas Medical Community has to offer and this year is no exception.

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his is the place mothers choose to be cared for by a team faithful to excellence. Here a team has been distinguished three years in a row as number one in the market and top 10 percent in the U.S, in 2015, for Medical Excellence in Women’s Health, by CareChex, a division of Comparion. Welcome to a new day in women’s care. Welcome to the Pat Herd Women’s Center at Trinity Mother Frances.

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he halls of Apache General were dim and quiet, a dignified hush absorbed by stateof-the-art acoustics.

But the operating room was bustling as two nurses hovered over a patient on the table, his belly distended as they unsealed instruments and tubing from their sterile packs in preparation for surgery. The mood was tense but anticipatory as the spectators carefully critiqued the ministrations from their seats around the room. This was no ordinary operating room, although it looks, feels and functions like one. This operating room is pure simulation, one of several true-to-life scenarios students participate within the new Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center at Tyler Junior College. The 130,000 square foot building opened its doors in January for the start of the spring semester, and houses nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care, surgical technology, radiologic technology, medical lab technology, occupational therapy

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assisting, physical therapy assisting and wellness and exercise specialist students. Five years in the making, the building is a testament to technology, form, function and, most of all, learning. “This building, this place of learning, is designed to help students feel like it’s the real thing,” said Paul Monagan, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “It’s just like a hospital with working equipment.” The building, which sits on the corner of 5th Street and Fleischel Avenue in Midtown, fits organically onto the corner of the TJC Campus. In the shadow of the two hospitals down the street, Trinity Mother Frances and East Texas Medical Center, the building overlooks a bubbling creek and is designed with panoramic views of a wooded area and green scape. The building is just a stone’s throw from a new dormitory under construction and sits like a stately crown jewel anchoring the corner of campus. The building, with its Georgian style exterior and thoroughly modern interior,

cost just over $50 million. “We call it the ‘Western Frontier’ and this is how we tamed it,” said Dr. Mike Metke, President of Tyler Junior College. “It ties the campus together nicely. This was the right project, at the right place, at the right time for TJC, our students and the community. It’s right for the Tyler medical community as well. The Tyler Economic Development Corporation estimates that this can have a $3.1 billion economic impact on the community. Tyler can and will become a medical training destination for students and families.” The building is named for donor Robert M. Rogers, chairman and chief executive of TCA Cable TV in Tyler. “He helped revolutionize the national cable industry. His success lives on through the continuing impact of the Robert M. Rogers Foundation,” written on a plaque in the foyer. “Tyler Junior College is truly grateful to the Rogers Foundation, contributors and the community for their generous support.” B SC EN EM A G.COM

In the Patient Simulation Center, faculty can put students through different scenarios, explained Monagan. “It’s like a flight simulator for a pilot. When students get to work in the hospital for real, they know how to respond,” said Monagan. In one room, Noel strained on the delivery table, eyelids fluttering and her respiration labored. She was set to give birth to baby Hal at any time. The warming table was ready for the baby upon delivery and the monitors hooked up to Noel showed an elevated heart rate and her oxygen saturation level. A receiving blanket (in Apache black and gold, of course), embroidered with his name, waited for baby Hal to be born. In another room, Sim Man languished in his hospital bed, taking shallow breaths, his chest barely moving up and down with the effort. A blood pressure cuff monitored his blood pressure while a clip on his index finger measured oxygen saturation. He blinked slowly.

“Wow, that is just too cool for words,” one of them said, watching the patient on the bed “breathe” and open and close his eyes. From the control room, Simulation Coordinator Tad Carlisle can raise or lower Sim Man’s body temperature, depending on the scenario. “This is truly a hospital simulator; you get exactly what you’d see in the hospital,” said Dr. Kimberly Russell, Vice President of Advancement/External Affairs. The simulations are nothing short of “amazing,” added Dr. Metke. “The simulations are so real that our students don’t know the difference between real and a simulation. They’re that good. In turn, the students react as if they would in an actual hospital setting.” “They really get into it,” confirmed Dean Monagan. The reality of the simulation is a huge benefit to TJC students. “Studies show that the closer the simulation is to the real event, the greater the transfer of knowledge to the student will be,” said Dr. Metke.

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“We call it the ‘Western Frontier’ and this is how we tamed it,” said Dr. Mike Metke, president of Tyler Junior College, laughing. “It ties the campus together nicely.” The building also features an ambulance bay, a nurses’ station, medical /surgery suites and imaging rooms. It was designed with an emphasis on technology and lab space. Most of the programs housed in the new building were formerly in the Pirtle Building on campus, explained Monagan. “The old building was problematic for many reasons. It was old and outdated. There was even going to be a problem with our accreditation in the future if we stayed in that building.” Not so in the Rogers building. “This is a much better way for us to provide the community with well-trained health professionals.” There are about 320 students in the RN (registered nurse) program; about 175 in the LVN (licensed vocational nurse) program; 25 in respiratory care; 20 in surgical technology; 26 in radiologic technology; 20 in medical lab technology; 23 in occupational therapy assisting; 20 to 30 in wellness & exercise specialist; and there will be about 20 in

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physical therapy assisting in the fall, according to Monagan. In addition, there are about 30 students in the dental hygiene program and dental assisting will be offered in the fall. “It’s like Christmas every day around here,” said Monagan. “The students are happy. The faculty is happy. We have everything we could want, right here, to do a good job, be ready for a great career and be well-trained.” The impetus for the building came out of the college’s long-term strategic plan. “Bringing all the health sciences together was a priority,” said Dr. Russell. Having them under one roof is to the benefit of TJC students. “Some students know they want to go into a health field, but they aren’t sure which one,” informed Dr. Metke. “Having them all together lets the students shop a cafeteria of options.”

The building includes four 10-bed skills labs, and a long conference table in the center of each room allows teachers to have a classroom discussion. The beds around the periphery of the room let students get handson training with patient simulations. Each lab and classroom is equipped with smart boards, projection equipment, state of the art sound systems and interactive connectivity to optimize learning. There are six 40-seat classrooms, a 100-seat auditorium and two computer labs, complete with ambient lighting to maximize natural resources while providing a calming environment for student testing. “The students are thrilled,” said Dr. Russell. Cameras also record each lecture so students can go back and watch them online. A group of enthusiastic high school students crowded into one of the patient simulation rooms during a tour of the new facility. “Wow, that is just too cool for words,” said one B SC EN EM A G.COM

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student, watching the patient on the bed “breathe,” and open and close his eyes. “One of the Sim Men actually cries tears in pain,” added Carlisle. As far as the childbirth simulator goes, “That’s a little more real than I’d like to experience,” joked Dr. Metke. In one simulation room, a little boy sleeps under a brightly colored blanket, cuddling a stuffed football, while jungle animals prance up and down the wall. There’s a lot more to the building. Upstairs, a lounge with a kitchen facility allows students to bring and store their meals and then heat them while a living-room feel gives them a place to relax. Small conference rooms equip students to study in groups. One of the bright rooms is occupied by a peer tutor helping out her fellow students. Downstairs, a high-tech gym allows exercise & wellness students to work on their degree plan.

A fully operating dental clinic, complete with two Panex scan machines, allows dental hygiene students to practice on actual patients (dental clinic patients are not simulated). Students work under the supervision of professors to clean teeth and learn basic techniques. Monagan stood back and watched the dental hygiene students move purposefully through the busy clinic. “This is such a boon for TJC,” said Monagan. “Everyone is thrilled and everyone will benefit from this building.” “This facility is a draw for the entire region,” claimed Dr. Metke. “We are training people who will be taking care of us at our most vulnerable times in life. We are graduating the best of the best. We are not going to graduate someone from this program who is not exceedingly capable.”

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oug Metzer smiled as he walked the hallway of The Center for Joint Restoration, a Festivals of East Texas themed recovery unit at Longview Regional Medical Center. Walking a mere few feet may seem like a fairly easy task, but doing so only hours after her total knee replacement was no mere feat and a reason to celebrate! Through encouragement and an inspiring recovery approach, the Longview Regional joint restoration team, helped accomplish these steps for Mr. Metzer. “I wasn’t intimidated. I enjoyed a fun journey taking my first steps after surgery and throughout my stay,” said Metzer. Affectionately referred to as a “party in the pines” by the joint restoration team, the program’s exciting and visually interactive theme invites other patients and visitors throughout the hospital to celebrate each patient’s achievements. This unique approach to recovery is all part of an innovative approach to joint replacement at Longview Regional Medical Center called, The Center for Joint Restoration. The Center for Joint Restoration is a comprehensive program to educate, assist and support patients having hip or knee replacement. The program is aimed at giving these patients the knowledge and the tools to make the transition from hospital to home as smooth and quickly as possible. This program starts with the patient seeing one of the Diagnostic Clinic of Longview’s Orthopedic Surgeons or other participating orthopedic surgeons in office, where patients are given guidebooks to reference in preparing themselves physically and mentally for surgery. Prior to surgery, patients attend a pre-operative informative class where

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they receive information regarding topics such as: -How to prepare before surgery -What to expect from the surgery itself and during their stay in the postsurgical unit -Planning discharge based on specific needs Patients are encouraged to have a friend or family member act as their “coach” as they go through the entire process, beginning with the pre-op class and continuing throughout the recovery and rehabilitation process. Special rooms are reserved for joint replacement patients so that they are in a dedicated setting with other patients undergoing similar surgeries. Specially trained staff work together to provide quality individualized care for each patient. In a motivating and inviting environment, an atmosphere of “wellness” is a feature of the program. Patients are encouraged to wear their own clothes. They exercise and eat together. This “group” approach is very helpful because it makes recuperation fun, as patients encourage and support each other during their hospital stay alongside the staff. “Since implementing the program, we have enjoyed seeing and hearing about the success stories from each patient,” said Jim Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Longview Regional Medical Center. “We are extremely pleased with the results we are seeing.” According to Kaycee Whatley, Joint Coordinator, “We live in a medical culture where the focus is given completely to

streamlining ‘processes’ and trying to compete using the latest and greatest. What our team has done at Longview Regional is to diligently pursue the absolute best in medical care without compromising the focus on each individual patient,” said Whatley. “Our patients become our family, and we want to make sure we give them the personal attention needed to feel great about their recovery.”

The Center for Joint Restoration is a comprehensive program to educate, assist and support patients having hip or knee replacement.

To learn more information about this program and The Center for Joint Restoration please contact the Joint Care Coordinator at 903.233.4770 or visit www.LongviewRegional.com. About Longview Regional Medical Center Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC), a 230bed acute care hospital, is committed to investing in our region and bringing our patients the latest treatments and technology. At LRMC patients can receive roboticassisted surgery, joint replacements, off-pump beating heart surgery, endoscopic procedures for reversing the damage of Barrett’s esophagus, and bariatric surgery for weight loss. LRMC’s Vein Center is also Longview’s only Vein Treatment Center where an interventional cardiologist performs all procedures; The Vein Center is a “Best Vein Care Center of Excellence.” For more information on Longview Regional Medical Center, visit: www.LongviewRegional.com

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CUTTING-EDGE CANCER RESEARCH IN EAST TEXAS From Drs. Donald Richards in Tyler and Matei Socoteanu in Longview. Texas Oncology in Tyler and Longview are part of the US Oncology Research Network, one of the strongest and most reputable research networks in the world. Recognized by American Society of Clinical Oncology as a leader in research, Texas Oncology in Tyler and Longview are given access to clinical trial agents that otherwise would not be available in East Texas. This allows patients to stay close to home and receive benefits of cutting-edge therapies.

What are some of the promising clinical research taking place at Texas Oncology in Tyler and Longview? Dr. Donald Richards

The most exciting breakthrough in cancer research is the ability to reactivate the immune system, which can actively battle cancer. Unfortunately, cancer can turn off the immune system. Many times cancer tumors are infiltrated with immune T-cells that appear to have been “turned off.” When this happens, cancer grows unchecked. In development are “agents” that either stop or reverse this process by reawakening the immune system to the point that it can recognize and destroy cancer cells. We have a number of clinical trials taking place using these agents.

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Cancer develops secondary to a series of mutations. Some mutations do not affect cancer cell growth while others “drive” the cancer cell and cause it to grow uncontrollably. By identifying “driver mutations,” we can potentially stop cancer cells from growing. We know that there are driver mutations in lung cancer which can be effectively targeted with medications. Texas Oncology in Tyler and Longview are involved in clinical trials that enroll patients based on a mutation in their tumor. We hope these agents can treat their cancer by targeting that mutation. We hope that as we identify more driver mutations and the agents that target them, we will be able to improve cancer care.

How expensive is participation in clinical trials for patients?

Treatments in clinical study are provided to our patients for free. Clinical trials pay for the study agents and anything that is unique to that specific trial. Patients are billed for standard-of-care costs which typically are covered by insurance. Being involved in a clinical trial should not be more expensive than standard-of-care medicine. The advantage of a clinical trial, besides being able to get newer treatments before FDA approval, means that the patient is under the care of not only our regular team but also our outstanding research nurses.

Will there eventually be a cure for cancer?

We do not know whether the word “cure” will be applicable. However, we hope to see cancer becoming a chronic disease, such as hypertension and coronary artery disease, and the survival for patients with cancer improve dramatically. The most effective way to make that happen is to increase participation in clinical trials and advance successful therapies as quickly as possible. Many patients take part in clinical trials in hope of moving the field of cancer treatment forward. They want to improve outcomes for their family, friends and other patients affected by this disease.

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f you live in East Texas, you are blessed with an abundance of excellent healthcare choices with accomplished care. However, Southern Surgical Arts is no ordinary doctor’s office. The architecture of this stateof-the-art facility was designed with the intention of providing patients with an environment that they will not get anywhere else. Dr. Charles Stone Jr. and his brother Dr. Brian Stone opened Southern Surgical Arts on Old Jacksonville in Tyler in 2012, bringing with them Drs. Dave Spence and Barry Acker from their previous practice. They all hail from across the state of Texas, which patients can quickly gather from the décor and style of their welcoming and modern offices. Among them, there is more than 100 years of experience in dental and maxillofacial medicine. Charles Stone earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi before acquiring his DDS at Baylor College of Dentistry. While serving in the Army, he received his Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate at Ft. Benning, GA, and his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Brian Stone also attended Ole Miss and Baylor College of Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Stone earned his Doctorate of

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Medicine at Texas Tech Health Science Center and completed Baylor’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program. Dr. Stone is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Society, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Political Action Committee, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Southern Surgical Arts specializes in wisdom teeth, customized dental implants, corrective jaw surgery and facial trauma. They provide surgically guided implants and offers digital designs on cases so guides are customized accurately for each patient. The computerized cone beam CT scan-based 3-D mapping removes guesswork, ensures precise fit and means a more rapid implementation and recovery. With these techniques the margin for error is vastly reduced, and patients receive better outcomes.

visit. From initial consultations, to checkups and post-op meetings, they will sit and speak with each patient, faceto-face, until every question is answered.

Southern Surgical Arts has the ability to provide the latest techniques with the most advanced technology available. “Our patients are not all the same, so we are not cookie-cutter,” said Dr. Charles Stone. “There is a truly personalized level of care that we don’t believe you can get anywhere else. You aren’t simply a patient – someone that walks in with a problem and is treated like a case file. When you’re here, you’re treated like part of our family, because that’s what you become. The doctors, the nurses – everyone on staff here – we talk with and care about every single person here, from the front desk to the operating room and back.”

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Arthritis Literally means pain and swelling of the joint. The former most commonly is osteoarthritis (OA) – the non-crippling type. With OA there might be an element of inflammation, but the problem is not internal. OA really is a condition and not a disease. Disorders of the immune system on the other hand are the causative factor in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus (SLE). These conditions arise from an over-active immune system. RA attacks the cartilage or padding of the joint, and when attacking DNA causes SLE – these conditions cause an illness or disorder and is not merely a condition.

As the fresh spring air is around the corner, America’s favorite pastime of baseball is about to begin. The new baseball season brings about new injuries to our young athletes. Unlike football with its violent hits, baseball injuries are usually due to improper rest and rehab. Shoulder and elbow injuries in youth baseball have become an epidemic. One of the many reasons for this problem is a lack of rest for our athletes, especially the pitchers. Numerous studies have shown that rest is very important with pitchers to prevent both elbow and shoulder injuries. In Little League, there are pitch counts that need to be adhered to closely. Unfortunately, most of our children play on multiple teams and do not get proper rest. This results in microtrauma to the growth plates of the shoulder and elbow on young athletes.

With RA, the immune system reads your body’s cartilage as a foreign object and tries to “eat it” – much like the killing of an infection. What causes this to happen, we are not sure, but it could be an inciting infection, most likely a virus. RA can attack any organ in the body replete with cartilage: heart valves, the trachea, the white part of the eye, the blood vessels and even the ear. Blood tests and X-rays can help determine your risk for the disease that typically strikes young females. SLE is attacks the internal building block protein of the body called DNA. SLE can cause arthritis, but is generally not crippling – the danger and severity is linked to how much damage occurs internally, particularly the skin, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels and even brain. In my view, just about all the therapies are safer than the untreated disease – both for SLE and RA.

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As the players get older, we start to see injuries to the “Tommy John” ligament, which is a ligament on the inside of the elbow that helps stabilize the joint during throwing motions, especially in pitching. This is an injury that predominately comes from repetitive trauma, improper mechanics and overuse. When evaluated and treated early, this injury can be treated conservatively without having to perform any kind of surgery. Early recognition is the key. Many of our schools in East Texas have trainers that can help evaluate or treat this kind of injury. If you have any concern about your child’s shoulder and elbow, it is best to have it evaluated early by a sports medicine specialist.

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LOW BACK PAIN PROBLEM Low back pain is one of the most common complaints of all workers and a common reason for people to visit their medical doctors or emergency room. But why is it so common, does it really get worse with age, why does it hurt so much, and can it even be avoided? Low back pain is becoming more and more common because our culture is becoming more sedentary which places greater mechanical stress on the back. Studies show that there is more pressure on the back when sitting and slouching than standing. Poor diet resulting in weight gain also places more stress on the low back over time. We are seeing younger and younger patients with low back pain. Low back pain can get worse with age due to the “wear and tear” idea. The low back can handle a lot of stress, but after a while tissues can become worn out and become injured or painful. Pain in the low back can be debilitating and bring people to their knees. Spine pain is a lot different from other types of pain. Your brain is very protective of the spine so when a tissue in the back becomes damaged, your brain will make you feel the pain to slow you down so you don’t make the problem worse. Believe it or not low back pain can be avoided. Many studies show the beneficial effects of different therapies that when placed together, can greatly reduce the risk of having low back pain. At our office we combine the benefits of chiropractic manipulation, exercises, posture training, kinesiotape, acupuncture and nutrition to help people get back on track and stay on track. Not all doctors or treatments are the same, if you still need help getting rid of your low back pain feel free to give us a call.

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he Center for Cosmetic Surgery – part of Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics – was established to provide patients with both the art and science of plastic surgery in Tyler and throughout the East Texas region. Under the care and direction of surgeons Laura E. O'Halloran, MD, and James D. Saar, MD, the Center specializes in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery and skin care. Not only do patients benefit from many years of surgical training and experience, they also have the confidence that they will receive quality surgical care. The goal of the Center for Cosmetic Surgery is to offer every patient individualized and professional attention before, during and after surgery. Both Drs. O'Halloran and Saar have excellent reputations for achieving natural appearances for their patients. As an attending physician for the Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. O’Halloran is devoted to patient education to enable each patient to make informed decisions regarding their care. The entire staff at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery is committed to the individual needs of each patient and works diligently to ensure a pleasant experience – from the initial consultation through the end of the recovery period. Dr. Saar serves as director of the Center for Cosmetic Surgery at Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics and as Chief of Plastic Surgery for Mother Frances Hospital Tyler. Recognized for their efforts in patient education, both Drs. O’Halloran and Saar have chosen a team of dedicated and caring professionals to ensure each patient

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receives individualized attention to help them make informed choices. Both Drs. O’Halloran and Saar are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Their many years of surgical training and experience allows them to provide quality surgical care for their patients. At the Center for Cosmetic Surgery, some patients seek to correct an abnormal condition (known as reconstructive surgery), while others seek to subtly improve their overall look (known as cosmetic surgery). Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, which can be caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve function, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly. Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective. There are a number of "gray areas" in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special consideration by an insurance carrier. These usually involve surgical operations that may be reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient's situation. For example,

eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) – a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement – may be covered if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient's vision. The Center for Cosmetic Surgery performs reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures on the arms, breasts and chest, face and neck, leg and thigh, and midsection, and also provides body contouring and skin care.

The goal of the Center for Cosmetic Surgery is to offer every patient individualized and professional attention before, during and after surgery. The length of time it takes to recuperate after plastic surgery varies, depending on the person operated on and the procedure performed. Most patients will require assistance for the first two days postsurgery. Afterward, most patients are able to care for themselves, but may still need assistance if they care for small children. The time a patient resumes regular exercises also varies based on the operation performed. All patients are encouraged to start a slow walking routine on the second postoperative day. Regular aerobic and more vigorous activities are not allowed during the first two weeks, in order to decrease the risks of bleeding, swelling and bruising. Weight lifting and contact sports are allowed at one month in most cases. Prior to any surgical procedure, Dr. O’Halloran and Dr. Saar meet with patients during an initial consultation to address any questions and concerns they may have. They will then offer recommendations and advice based on each patient’s specific goals. To schedule an initial consultation or request more information, contact the Center for Cosmetic Surgery. B SC EN EM A G.COM

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FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR SKIN For years, Wallis Dermatology Associates has been one of the premiere dermatology practices in Longview. Today, Wallis Dermatology is proud to have three convenient locations throughout East Texas including the GSMC Medical Plaza Location, 6 Doctor Circle in Longview and 1038 South Fleishel in Tyler. With a team of three highly skilled Board Certified Dermatologists, Wallis Dermatology provides the very highest level of skin care available to their patients. Dr. Blaser is dual board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and interprets patients biopsies in office resulting in shorter wait times. From the moment a patient walks through the door they are made to feel right at home from every member of the Wallis staff. It starts with a smile from the front desk, and extends to the business office and clinical staff. Wallis Dermatology Associates treats every type of skin condition from acne to psoriasis and all types of skin cancer. Wallis is a leading provider of many innovative medical therapies such as “Mohs” micrographic surgery to treat skin cancer. Mohs is known for its precision to surgically remove the cancerous cell and examine the surrounding tissue to identify any remaining cancerous cells while removing minimal normal tissue. Whatever the issue concerning your skin, you can trust the expert staff at Wallis Dermatology Associates. Call us for an appointment to address any skin concerns you may have and connect with us today on social media.

For more information or to apply, visit our websites: www.uttyler.edu/ehca or www.uttyler.edu/enif; or call 903.566.7201.

Congratulations to Dr. Wallis for being honored by his peers and named to the Super Doctors List (as recognized in a special section in Texas Monthly) for the fifth time.

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HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES Heat-related illnesses (HRI) can be caused by spending too much time in the sun, exercising in a hot environment, taking certain medications, and being in areas of high humidity. Anyone can suffer from HRI, but young children and the elderly are most at risk. There are four generally recognized forms of HRI: Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms – usually in the calves, thigh or stomach – after exercise. Treat by removing the patient from the heat, giving small amounts of water or sports drink, and gently stretching and massaging the muscles. Heat exhaustion is recognized by headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or weakness after exercise. Profuse sweating and lightheadedness are also symptoms. Treat by removing the patient from heat, removing clothing and spraying the body with cool water and then placing the patient under a fan. Give small amount of cool water or sports drink. Heat syncope is fainting from heat. Keep the patient flat and follow the same treatment for heat exhaustion. Heat stroke occurs after prolonged physical exertion or prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Signs include mental confusion, rapid/weak pulse and hot/ flushed skin. Call 911 for assistance. Then follow the same treatment for heat exhaustion BUT do not give liquids and do place ice packs in the arm pits, groin and on the neck. To avoid all forms of HRI, don’t exercise in hot environments. Drink lots of fluid. Ensure adequate cooling, especially for the elderly and chronically ill. Gradually acclimate to exercise slowly and over time. Dr. Steven Cooley is an emergency physician and director of ETMC Urgent Care, offering fast and affordable care at ETMC South Broadway. No appointments are necessary, and the clinic is open Monday through Saturday. Visit etmc.org/ express for details.

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long with some other leading Integrative physicians in the U.S., I was selected to be a trained affiliate of Edward Kondrot, M.D., America’s leading Integrative Ophthalmologist who is the medical director of The Healing Eye Center in Dade City, Florida. Dr. Kondrot has developed a series of phenomenally effective comprehensive holistic treatment programs for various eye conditions including wet and dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, histoplasmosis scarring, dry eyes, and ischemic and diabetic retinopathy. His research has documented measured improvements in visual fields and acuity in 85-90% of patients who have gone through his program. He has provided training to a select group of physicians knowledgeable in integrative medicine on his programs because his work has attracted far more patients that he can treat himself. I am now offering his protocols to patients in our area. Every patient chart is reviewed by Dr. Kondrot prior to treatment. Patients undergo an intensive 5-day treatment regimen at our office, with before and after visual testing typically showing significant improvement within these five days. They are instructed to continue certain treatments at home under our guidance over 12 months with regular follow ups built into the program to monitor compliance and to optimize progress. Then patients go on a maintenance program indefinitely to continue their improvement. Our goal is to establish a threeway treatment team including their ophthalmologist, the family optometrist

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(their local vision doctor of choice) and myself, with Dr. Kondrot providing overall guidance. The local eye doctor’s roll is to continue routine care as deemed necessary by them and to help monitor results achieved through the patients participation in the Healing the Eye program. First the patient has an initial visit with me to explain the program. If the patient wants to proceed with the intensive program, I obtain recent visual exam records no more than 3 months old from their vision doctor. This may include intraocular pressure readings, a retinal photograph and optical coherence tomography. I send the records to Dr. Kondrot, who assists in designing their program. We carefully measure visual acuity, contrast perception and visual fields immediately before and after the 5-day intensive session. Therapies include IV and oral nutrition, detoxification, oxidative therapy, microcurrent therapy, light therapy and stress reduction. It is rare not to see improvements in the first five days. In Dr. Kondrot’s experience, most patients decide to continue the extended treatment period, which consist of additional office visits and daily selfadministered home treatments.

Our goal is to establish a three-way treatment team including their ophthalmologist, the family optometrist (their local vision doctor of choice) and myself, with Dr. Kondrot providing overall guidance. If you have an eye problem or know of anyone who is struggling with sight threatening conditions and want to see if we are likely to be able to assist in improving your or a loved one’s eye health, I would urge you to schedule a free consult with our patient advocate today and be sure to come and hear Dr. Kondrot speak in Tyler. Dr. Kondrot will be in Tyler on May 11th to give a lecture on his passion, which is to inspire people to heal from their eye conditions. The lecture will be given at Staybridge Suites in Tyler starting at 6 pm. Everyone attending will get a free copy of Dr. Kondrot’s best selling book, 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight and a free heart rate variability analysis just for showing up. If you plan to be there to hear Dr. Kondrot speak, claim your seat today. Seating is very limited, so RSVP as soon as possible. You can call QHI Wellness: 888.412.1770

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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the entire body. The aorta, about the thickness of a garden hose, is the body’s main supplier of blood, and a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. Although AAAs often grow slowly and usually without symptoms, accurate predictions of how fast they will enlarge is difficult. Therefore your vascular surgeon will closely monitor your AAA so that surgery can be planned if it is necessary, avoiding emergency surgical repair, which can be risky. Ninety percent of patients don’t survive AAA rupture, which is the #13 cause of death in the United States, yet when an abdominal aortic aneurysm is repaired electively, risk of death is less than 4%. AAAs are relatively common but patients at greatest risk are men who are older than 65 years and have peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease (PAD). Anyone age 60 and older who has risk factors for developing an AAA, such as smoking or a family history of AAA, should consider regular screening for the condition. Because being male and smoking significantly increases the risk, men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked any cigarettes should have a one-time screening for AAA with an abdominal ultrasound. This one time AAA screening is a benefit of our government’s Medicare program and with the proper referral from the patient’s primary physician, it is a free service to Medicare beneficiaries.

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“The power of who you are is in your smile.” Dr. Patrick Briscoe also resides in Longview with his wife Holly, and daughters Addison and Landrie. He graduated from Harding University and completed his dental as well as his Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics Residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He represents the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the American Board of Orthodontics.

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Dr. David Wilkinson attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and also graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He and his wife, Stacy, welcomed their son, Blake Andrew, in February 2014. Dr. Wilkinson was the recipient of the Phillip M. Jones Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics. Recently awarded the 2015 Small Business of the Year award from the Longview Chamber of Commerce, they are proud of their tremendous success through their charity work and the strong team they have built. The motto that doctors Sherman, Briscoe and Wilkinson follows is “Serving others Because We care!” Not only does this motto represent the names of each doctor, but it truly shows in their continuous support for East Texas and the loyal employees that have been with them throughout the years. With offices in Gilmer, Longview, Marshall and Tyler, multiple staff members have been working with Sherman, Briscoe and Wilkinson for over twenty-five years! “The doctors here are fantastic. They are focused on their patients and want the best for them. They are also focused on their staff. This is such a great place to work.” Melea, spoke to me about her experience working with Sherman, Briscoe and Wilkinson for over thirty years now. The staff at Sherman Briscoe Wilkinson Orthodontics go above and beyond to serve East Texas, whether it be through school sponsorships, community events such as the Fresh15, or working to raise money and awareness for the KAJ Foundation. They are constantly showing their support and involvement in the lives

of their patients as well as their families. The KAJ Foundation was founded in honor of Dr. Briscoe’s oldest daughter Addison. Dr. Briscoe spoke of his daughter’s fight for her life. “Addison was born three months premature and was only one pound eleven ounces when she was born. She is now nearly seven years old.” Their hearts are full of gratitude for the brilliant team and state-of-the-art care that Good Shepherd Medical Center’s NICU provided to give their precious baby a chance at life. Sherman Briscoe Wilkinson Orthodontics has helped raise $80,000 dollars to date for Good Shepherd Medical Center through the KAJ Foundation. Their team works together to accomplish amazing goals, give back to their community, and connect with their patients each and every day. “You have to be both visible and credible,” Dr. Briscoe states, “you can have one and not the other. The goal is to have both.” The team at Sherman Briscoe Wilkinson Orthodontics, is continuously creating new, exciting ways to interact with their patients and create a fun environment through activities such as their Summer Selfie contest in which patients submit their summer selfie displaying their smiles. Their photos are placed on display throughout the office! Not only is your smile what draws others to you, it is a direct link to your overall health. “We want East Texas to know the correlation between oral hygiene and overall health is at the forefront,” Dr. Briscoe explained, gingivitis and periodontitis have a direct link to cardiovascular health. “At Sherman Briscoe Wilkinson Orthodontics we treat the person behind the smile.” “The power of who you are is in your smile,” Dr. Briscoe says. “A smile can break the ice, it can calm storms in an argument, it is the first thing you see in a wedding picture or at a job interview … a smile lasts a lifetime.”

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way to give back to the community that helped her be successful. “Longview and our community is growing every day, and the more we become involved and help those that may be less fortunate than us, the more we take ownership of our city and are able to give a gift back to others.”

Mrs. Tammy Gibbon may not seek recognition, but she certainly is recognized by the people of Longview through her philanthropic efforts and professional career. A Leadership Longview Alumni and Committee Chair, she is described as a dedicated volunteer, hardworking and innovative leader in many ways. Her initial employment with Spring Hill State Bank was as a part time paying and

Greater Longview United Way, which is very dear to her heart, is just one of the many organizations she is involved in. Tammy currently serves as the Board Vice President and Secretary and has also served as Campaign Chair, Fire Division Chair and as a Loaned Executive. She is also a Board member as Assistant Treasurer of the Zonta Club of Longview, where she was also Attendance Committee Chair for 2 receiving teller. Through her 34 years there, years; Annual Antique Show Sponsor Coordinator; and a participant she rose to note department supervisor, loan in the many events that gave back to the community through officer, Branch Manager and now is Senior the Club. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the bank. Tammy has also had her hands in Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Hospice Longview, HiWay 80 Rescue Mission, In addition to her professional Junior Achievement, and Boy Scouts of America, just to name a few! accomplishments, she has also served in many She is a devoted homemaker to her husband Jeff of 31 years and leadership roles for various organizations together they have three grown children, Justin, Jordan and Joey. in our community. Being involved with Her family not only is involved with LifePoint Church in Longview, volunteer organizations provides Tammy a but has been members since the beginning.

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Julia Child once said, “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.” When six teams from East Texas high schools gathered on April 14th to compete at the East Texas Restaurant Association’s 31st annual Taste of Tyler, they embodied her words. Set amongst the hustle and bustle of over 30 restaurants represented, and with numerous attendees, the high school culinary competition was a new addition to the annual event.

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Held in Harvey Hall, Taste of Tyler has been the premiere culinary event of East Texas since 1984. Every foodie’s dream, it allows local restaurants to come together to promote what they do best, to serve delicious and remarkable food and provide excellent service. Delivering a night of good food and drinks, and live entertainment, the event just kicked it up a notch by throwing in a good old fashioned cooking competition. The SNAP Hot Food Challenge allowed high school students, with culinary interests, the opportunity to cook under the pressures of time and budget. Six teams of two had an hour to prepare, cook and present a meal suitable for a family of four within the $10.80 budget allotted. BS CENEMAG. COM

LaPoynor ISD, Palestine ISD, Robert E. Lee High School, Whitehouse High School and Wills Point ISD.

Westbrook commented. “It’s the chefs, the superstars of our industry, that really push these kids and the limits of their skills.” The teams prepared for the competition by creating a packet to be presented to the judges. Within the packet, the teams included their meal menu, recipes, cost analysis of the ingredients they would be using and a picture of the final product.

“We calculated what portions of the amount of money spent on a dinner meal and that was where we came up with the $10.80 for this SNAP competition,” Westbrook said.

Along with the support of the ETRA, the event was sponsored by the East Texas Chefs Association and Farm and Food Coalition. The ETCA sanctioned event was appropriately judged by three certified executive chefs. Together, the judges chose a first and second place winner based on a set of three criteria: organization, based on how they worked and utilized ingredients; cooking skills and techniques; and taste, which made up 50% of the judging matrix.

The six high schools within the East Texas area who competed were Chapel Hill High School,

“The fact that we have the chefs as our partners adds to the quality of the level of the competition,”

This budget is based off of the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps. According to Bob Westbrook, with the ETRA, the average family of four, on food stamps, have a budget of $16 a day for three square meals. The East Texas Food Bank worked with the ETRA to ensure the parameters of the SNAP Hot Food Challenge were in accordance with SNAP budgetary statistics.

Roger Lumley, President of the ETRA, reported that they provided each team the same protein, pork tenderloin, cutting their budget to $4.80. This budget cut challenged the aspiring chefs to push their creative and fiscal abilities.

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“The same protein was chosen so they could easily be judged against each other,” Lumley said. “As far as all the compliments, each school and their instructors had the ability to put their menus together and complete the plate.” After an hour of slaving over hot stoves, the teams presented their plates to the judges. The first place winner was announced to be Robert E. Lee High School, with Palestine High School taking second place. The two winners won monetary prizes toward their current culinary programs. The ETRA strives to promote the growth of the restaurant industry in the community. This is partially accomplished through educational programs, such as culinary arts programs in local high schools. The ETRA works to help cultivate the culinary community, at younger ages, by donating $1,000 to 15 high school culinary arts and restaurant management programs in the East Texas area. According to Westbrook, this is unique to the restaurant industry. “Sometimes the schools just don’t have a budget to do it,” Lumley explained. The donations to these culinary programs work to help high school students learn valuable life skills. With around 100 kids per program, almost 1500 kids benefit from a program that might not exist without this act of generosity. ETRA supports these schools not only

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with monetary endowments, but also through speakers and classroom demos. While these students are developing their culinary skills, they are also being introduced to the business world. The restaurant industry encompasses the entire business cycle, from procurement to manufacturing to consumption. This teaches entrepreneurship, giving the students a leg up when they enter the world of business. “What’s so unique about these culinary programs is that they don’t just teach a life skill,” Westbrook said. “What you’re teaching them makes it so that their level of success is much greater than a kid who just goes through the motions.” Along with providing the students an opportunity to practice their culinary expertise, the competition was set to educate the students and attendees on healthier options available to those in the SNAP program. After an hour of work, the teams presented a creative plate that was nutritious and cost effective.

table while maintaining a nutritious diet. Learning how to spend wisely and how to utilize different ingredients can make the difference between malnourishment and a full plate. Sometimes it can seem daunting to provide a well-balanced meal while staying within a small budget. Learning how to cook nutritious meals can be a snap, even with financial restraints. The East Texas Food Bank website offers introductory information about the SNAP program and can help connect people who may be unknowingly eligible for the benefits provided through this program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture website offers many tips for meal planning, budgeting and shopping tips to help maximize spending, simultaneously providing delicious and healthy meal options. Eating healthy under a financial limit doesn’t have to be a struggle. To learn more about the SNAP program and how you can incorporate a low cost, nutritious meal plan into your life, visit easttexasfoodbank.org.

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REPUBLIC ICEHOUSE THE BEST LITTLE ICEHOUSE IN TEXAS Republic Icehouse is Tyler’s newest restaurant and bar located across from UT Tyler. Join the Republic for the perfect place to enjoy great food with a friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Watch games on our 18 large screen HD TV’s and the largest HD big screen in east Texas. Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Republic features 12 beers on tap with a wide selection of Texas crafts and Texas distilled liquors. $6.99 daily lunch menu and $8.99 daily chef’s special Mon. - Fri. 11a.m. - 3p.m. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Kitchen open until close nightly. Hours: Sun. - Fri. 11a.m. - 12a.m. Sat. 11a.m. - 1a.m.

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Tuscan Slice WOOD-FIRED ITALIAN CUISINE Tuscan Slice is your Christian Family Owned NON-Traditional Italian Restaurant that serves delicious Pizzas and Pastas baked in our Wood-Fired Oven to bring out the rustic flavors. Our Homemade Italian Entrees also include classic dishes and chef inspired mixed grills that will delight any tastebud. Proudly letting Kids Build Their Own Pizzas from the dough up, and allowing moms to grab a glass of wine from our diverse Wine and Cocktail list. Located in Front of Home Depot! Catering Available! Open Tues. - Thurs. 11a.m. - 9p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11a.m. -10p.m. Sun. 11a.m. - 8p.m. Happy Hour Everyday 2p.m. - 6p.m. Gluten-Free options available!

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LOLA’S HANDCRAFTED SANDWICHES Scratch-made Soups, Salads and Sandwiches Lola’s offers premium quality sandwiches, soups and salads made from scratch daily with a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

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YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine Steak-Seafood-Sushi Boats-Bento Boxes-Udon Soup Two Private rooms available Live DJ every Friday and drink specials from 9p.m. until midnight Live band every Sat. from 9p.m. - 1a.m. Happy Hour: Mon. - Thurs. 5p.m. - 7p.m. Kids eat free on Sun.

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CORK. FOOD & DRINK EURO-ASIAN FOOD Enjoy modern Euro-Asian cuisine, from our famous New Zealand Lamb Chops and Local Grass-fed Beef, 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! We are located in the Times Square Shopping Center! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Serving Dinner Tues. - Fri. 4p.m. - Midnight Serving Brunch Sat. & Sun. mornings! Sat. & Sun.10a.m. - Midnight We also cater.

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ep, TJC and UT Tyler have put it in print and signed it. Students from TJC can now have a seamless transition to UT Tyler, through the Patriot Pathway, to earn their baccalaureate degree without loss of credit, time and additional expenses. The Patriot Pathway is a defined road map to completing a bachelors degree by listing out what courses can be completed at TJC and then finishing out at UT Tyler. Now that’s something to celebrate, so we threw a party with the executive leadership of both schools. With Drs. Mabry and Metke leadin’ the charge, we landed in Patriot Territory at the new Republic Icehouse Restaurant and Bar, across from UT Tyler. And instead of smoking the pipe of peace, we made toasts to the strengthened

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collaboration and partnership benefitting students and the East Texas community. “The Republic” which is affectionately known as “The Best Little Icehouse in Texas,” is the perfect place to watch a game, hang out with friends, enjoy great food and live entertainment. The “R” Bar provides live Nashville and Austin style music in a Texas Roadhouse Saloon atmosphere. It’s a casual, fun and spirited place that caters to both happy hour folks and evening gogetters. There are fun filled events during the weekdays and the weekends are a-hoppin’ through the late evening hours. A Friday night out will get you a constant level of a party, up-beat, be-seen kind of spot. The Republic serves lunch, dinner and late evening snacks or meals Sunday through B SC EN EM A G.COM

“The Republic” which is affectionately known as “The Best Little Icehouse in Texas”, is the perfect place to watch a game, hang out with friends, enjoy great food and live Entertainment.

Friday from 11:00 a.m. till midnight, Saturday from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 a.m., and has weekday happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.. Listen, there is just hardly a time that ya can’t party down at the Republic and it’s easy to find at 3807 University Blvd., across from UT Tyler. Some of the special features that raise the bar for food and entertainment are a huge 16 ft. by 9 ft. HD projection screen, 19 additional HD TVs that are touch screen and computer controlled, daily drink and lunch specials, 12 types of Texas beers, two patios, a pool table and a shuffleboard. Adding to that, a rockin’ horse shoe bar staffed with rapid fire and friendly wait staff servin’ up your beverage of choice, and you’ve got the best roadhouse experience ever. Republic is a one-of-a-kind, non-franchise, restaurant, owned by four friends, Brandon Moore, a Tyler native and TJC Apache, Hilary Funk, Gary Kirlin and David King. The design and décor are “Hill Country Texas.” The walls are lined with authentic framed pictures of old Tyler to create an interesting walk through local history. The cuisine is inspired to give multiple options with a menu spread not based on a fryer, but is fresh and prepared daily. BS CENEMAG. COM

Our Apache and Patriot Tribes met on the patio outside the bar which has two walls of massive garage doors that open to bring the outside in and the inside out. It was threating a down pour but we spent a good hour eating, sipping and toasting outside. Believe me, this group of educators are a fun and friendly bunch. When the deluge began, we moved to the private party room inside, which seats 30-40 folks, and didn’t miss a beat. Brandon and Kayci, our wait staff, kept the food and beers a-comin’ with an array of eight specialties of the house. Let me tell ya, Republic is a perfect port in a storm. And after one hoot of great fellowship there was a break in the rain so we all scampered to our respective cars and got home early. So, if you’re out and about, look for us, we’ll be about town!

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Historic Tyler Inc. held its Candlelight Party and Home tour at the home of Sheryl Palmer, in Tyler, on March 27. With many homes now entering their 50th year, a myriad of architectural designs will join the celebrated history of Tyler, with six new homes in three CATHERINE & DREW BANKSTON different neighborhoods.

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The annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala Sporting Clays was held at the sprawling, 6S Ranch in Lindale, on March 28. The day dubbed “Sporting Clays for the Cause,” drew in many East Texas hunters and sporting clay enthusiasts. The event is just one of many Cattle Barons’ events held throughout the year designed to help raise money for the Tyler Cattle Barons’ KATHY AVANTS, AMY BARBER, Gala and the American Cancer Society. CARLYLE MEHLING, DEBBIE BRYANT

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4 What mom doesn’t want to feel loved on Mother’s Day? Jewel boutique has the perfect gift to make your special one “feel the love!” For all hose who shop and purchase jewelry at The Jewel Boutique, a portion of those sale goes directly to the Magdalene Home, which can make a life difference in the life of women in East Texas.

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Tyler Junior College (TJC) welcomed TJC officials and community leaders to the grand opening of the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center, in Tyler, on April 9. The four-story, 155,000 square foot, stateof-the-art, training facility houses some of the latest medical technology training equipment in the area. Guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers while getting the chance to see the new facility RANDY CHILDRESS, GINGER & DR. MARK SAUNDERS up-close and personal.

LINDA & DR. AUBREY SHARPE, DR. KIM RUSSELL

JESSICA ALEXANDER, ALLEN ARRICK, PAMELA RATHBUN

LISA CHATTERTON, DRS. JEANETTE DEAS AND KIRK CALHOUN,

KATHY WILKINS, GLENDA LANCASTER

CATHY & PAUL POWELL, KATHY & LOUIE GOHMERT, MARTA & STEVE FITZPATRICK

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hile the announcement of a new life should be a cause for celebration, with the gathering of family and friends to partake in showers and such, for some women that is far from the case. There are cases where single expectant mothers wind up on the streets with no place to go, rather than in the safety of a home. Through a series of events, Wendi Rees realized that her calling was to help these women who have no place to stay during their pregnancies. It was this calling that brought her to start the Magdalene Home. “The Magdalene Home burst out of a vision my husband had probably seven or eight years ago, but we didn’t understand what it was,” Rees said.

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Rees and her husband, Jim, were already blessed with two boys of their own when they decided they wanted to conceive again. Rees explained that the Lord had shown her they were meant to have another child, and that it was without a doubt to be a girl. What she didn’t understand at the time is that if God was calling her to have a child, why were they not conceiving? “I just kept thinking ‘Lord, what are you doing here,’” Rees recalled. While friends were suggesting the adoption route, Rees stayed determined in her belief that one did not adopt if they already had their own children. At the time, she was under the impression that if you already had kids you had given birth to, you couldn’t properly love a child that wasn’t your own. In 2010, God sent Rees to Africa on a mission trip that would change her belief BS CENEMAG. COM

entirely. With the No Hungry Children ministry, started by her brother, Rees was given the opportunity to be around orphans and had, what she called, a heart transplant from God. “I really think God took me to Africa to change my heart,” Rees recollected. “When we were around these kids, I saw that they just needed love no different than my kids. I really could have taken every single one of them home with me. I then realized I could be an adoptive mother and when I came home from the trip, I really felt like my husband and I would go back and adopt from there. But God had a different plan for us.” About three months following the life altering trip, Rees received a phone call that solidified her change of heart. The call was from a friend, who knew of a local family who was having a baby but, due to certain circumstances, couldn’t keep the child. The family wanted to know if the Rees’ were

interested in adopting. 90 days later, they were at the hospital delivering the daughter God had intended them to have all along. The adoption sparked something within Rees, inspiring her to plan the annual festival for No Hungry Children. The same year she was planning her first benefit, Rees and her husband had decided to add one more to their family. They were ecstatic to learn they were pregnant upon their first in vitro fertilization treatment. However, the day before the event, Rees had a miscarriage. Again, Rees found herself at a loss as to what God was trying to tell her. “I had to deal with [the miscarriage] while I was at the park and all these people had shown up and it was really difficult for me,” Rees said.

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“... when they come into our home my goal is to help them become everything the Lord purposed them to be in their lives ...” Photo By: Bryan Stewart

Six weeks later, another phone call brought the solution in which Rees had been searching. Another family was pregnant with a baby and they wanted the Rees’ to adopt. Another 86 days later, the Rees’ added another daughter to their growing family. While many people can pay up to $50,000 to adopt a child, Rees was struck by how inexpensive it was for her to bring these two babies into her own family. According to Rees, her first adoption was $2500 and the second $3000. She soon realized this was God’s way of saying, “Wendi, I wanted you to see what was possible so I can now use you as an instrument to help other people.” This personal revelation, along with Rees’ difficult past, produced the idea for the Magdalene Home. “The Lord had his hand on me and was surrounding me with his grace,” Rees said. “The Lord just protected me during that period of time. When he got me out of that environment and started drawing me back

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to him, he obviously had a plan for me to be healed so that I could pass along that healing to others.” After two months of remodeling, the doors to Magdalene Home opened on Jan. 3, and by Jan. 28, the haven had its first resident. The home then had their first birth on April 8. The home is geared towards unwed, pregnant women aged 18 and above. Along with being a maternity home, it can also be considered a safe house for expecting women who are trying to get away from dangerous circumstances. Once they enter the home, the women figure out whether they want to become a mother or if they wish to find a loving family who will adopt their child. Upon being taken in, the women are taken to Tyler Family Circle of Care, and the babies are delivered at Trinity Mother Frances. Rees is adamant that this home is not a profit center. The organization makes no money from the adoptions. Currently, they are not allowed to be involved in the actual

adoptions, but they are working toward getting their licensing so that they can make the adoptions inexpensive. Adoptions are presently done through a legal team that is contracted with the Magdalene Home. Rees plans on the home being licensed by sometime this upcoming fall. “Children are a gift from the Lord,” Rees said. “If somebody has $30,000, let’s help them try to save many babies. Let’s not just make these children a means for profit. We can try to give somebody several babies if they can afford that.” Every girl who comes to the Magdalene Home has a different story with a similar tune; Rees feels she can relate to them. She doesn’t feel like the church lady trying to bring them ministry. Rees herself grew up under upsetting circumstances, giving her an insight into what these women go through. None of these girls come from stable households, and when they come to the Magdalene Home they have little to no self esteem. B SC EN EM A G.COM

“It’s something really near and dear to my heart ... I immediately wanted to do whatever I could to raise funds for it ...” they leave, I haven’t done my job,” Rees expressed. “We never pressure them and we want to try and help them facilitate and figure out what God’s will is for both them and their child. So it’s not just about their baby and not just about them. It’s about both of them and what the Lord is trying to do for both.” While these women stay at the home, they are not employed. Their time within the house is to be used to focus on themselves and allow them time to reflect on their life. The home offers solace to these women, where normally they would be in a personal limbo unsure of what to do after having a child. Women who find themselves at the Magdalene Home are in a better environment to figure out their next steps, with or without the baby. Once the child is born, the Magdalene Home works to connect the women with an after care program that will allow them to continue with job skills training and help them start their lives again. “They are in our home because their own families aren’t agreeing to let them stay with them,” Rees noted. “So when they come into our home my goal is to help them become everything the Lord purposed them to be in their lives. And when they can see themselves the way the Lord sees them, not the way everybody else sees them, then they’re going to experience that healing and hope that I felt in Jesus.” One goal of the Magdalene Home is to help these girls become closer to God, should they choose to keep their baby and become a mother, or choose to find adoptive families with a strong relationship with the Lord. Rees is also concerned about their education, their job skills and their social skills, but her primary focus is helping them connect with God no matter their decision. “If they don’t know the Lord when BS CENEMAG. COM

On May 16, the Magdalene Home will be hosting their first benefit festival, Lovin’ On Kids, at Bergfeld Park. A family oriented event, this benefit provides the opportunity for the community to give back and have fun while showing support. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or household items to help Pack the Pod, which will help supply the women and children who take

shelter at the Magdalene Home. Part of the proceeds for this event will go towards expanding their current facilities to accommodate more than the present maximum of six women at a time. Along with making donations to the home, those who love to shop can also give back by shopping at Jewel Boutique in Tyler. Chris Bennett, the owner of the boutique, believes in the cause behind the Magdalene Home. “It’s something really near and dear to my heart,” Bennett said. “I immediately wanted to do whatever I could to raise funds for it. I’m very passionate about what Wendi is doing. She loves the Lord and I do too, so I know that she’s a good person and knows what she’s doing.” Those who shop and purchase jewelry at the Jewel Boutique, are giving back to this organization as a portion of their sales goes to the Magdalene Home. “We have just been overwhelmed with the support of the community,” Rees explained. “There is no way we could be where we are today without them.” Along with donations, Rees said she is always looking for Godly women to donate their time at the Magdalene Home. For more information on this organization and how you can help, visit themagdalenehome.com.

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Magicians and performers Penn Jillette and Raymond Teller of “Penn & Teller” performed at UT Tyler, completing off the 2014-15 season at the Cowan Center. The p a ir a l s o m et w i t h fa n s , to o k p i c t u re s a n d s i g n e d a u to g ra p h s . Looking for fresh fuel.

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Sunrise over the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at Trinity Mother Frances hospital.

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Compaq Computer Co. cofounder Rod Canion holds the first “Notebook” computer as part of the distinguished lecture series at UT Tyler.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About

the Parade of Homes™ 1. Tyler’s first ever Parade of Homestm was held over eight days in October 1953 and consisted of 10 homes built by 10 different builders on the same block of Idlewood Drive in the Tanglewood Addition. Home prices ranged from $10,000 to $25,000. The location was touted as “country living with city conveniences.” 2. 1957 was the first year the Parade

of Homestm included homes from subdivisions scattered across Tyler. This was a major deviation from the original Parade format that, up until that year, only included homes within the same subdivision and often the same block

3. The average home in the 1950s in Tyler sold for $10 per square foot, with a typical monthly mortgage payment of less than $100. Houses now sell from anywhere between $100-$150 per square foot for a mid-size home. 4. In 1963, the Parade name was

changed for the first and only time to follow a theme. It was called “Fiesta of Homes” and was also the first time the builder’s association charged admission. The admission price of 25 cents that year also started the tradition of donating a portion of the admission proceeds to a local charity – something that continues to this day.

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The Association has grown over the last six decades from 18 builders and 59 associate members to 138 Builders and more than 420 Associate members.

7. Home builders and their clients

must decide anywhere from six months to a year in advance whether a home is going to be a Parade home. Builders must commit by early February to be included in that year’s Parade and must have the home completed by the Friday prior to opening day.

8. The largest Parade was in 2003 and consisted of 54 homes. The largest Parade house appeared on the tour in 2011 and was 11,000 square feet. 9. Charities that have benefitted from the Parade of Homestm admission donations include Azleway Boys’ Home, Breckenridge Village, Children’s Village, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Make a Wish Foundation, PATH’s Children’s Programs, St. Paul Children’s Foundation, and St. Louis School. 10.

It takes months of planning and preparation for a successful Parade of Homestm. In fact, once this one wraps up on June 14, it’s time to start working on the next one!

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SHANDRA MOORE, ABBIE ABEL, ROCIO ORDORICA

ALTINA SALA, KRISTEN GARDNER, CHRISTY COATES

JESS ALEXANDER, JARROD MANESS

ERIN PETTY, AMANDA WALTERS

SETH COOKE, WILLIAM RITTER, RACHEL OLSON, JEFFREY MAYHALL

JULIE TILLER, JENNIFER WOLFE

BRANDON CAPORALE, MISTY WOOLDRIDGE,

TASTE OF TYLER, APRIL 14

STEVE MORGAN, CAPER BINGHAM, MACKENZIE BELCHER

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ANDREW CZOP, CHRIS CZOP

CHRISSY MIMS, BEN ZHU, BLAYNE BALLARD DEIDRA STEWART, LESLIE RASCO, CAMERON BAGWELL

ANN SAGER, JO JEAN SMITH

TRACY MORTON, CONNIE NELSON, LINDA RUDD, EARNEST WELCH,

JOELEN EMERSON, JON FLORENDO, ANTHONY LOPEZ, MEGAN CAPERTON, CHAD GRAHAM, JOHN WESLEY PECK III

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2015 BIG RANCH ROUND UP, MARCH 26

Azleway held its 2015 Big Ranch Round Up at the Azleway Boys Ranch, in Tyler, on March 26. The evening's festivities included a catered dinner from Sadler’s Catering, as well as a live and silent auction. Funds generated from the night's event go to benefit Azleway, a faith- MILLETTE STROUD, BRADLEY BISHOP, based, non-profit organization which provides LABRINDA MOSS home, school and diverse treatment facilities with intervention and prevention strategies for children and their families.

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We are a few months into 2015 and I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve had some challenges keeping my New Year’s resolutions going. One of the resolutions my wife and I made was to reduce how much money we spend on things we do not need. We were faced with some tough questions: How much do we have to spend? Where does our money currently go? What things can we do without? It was obvious that we needed help. Today, there is a huge industry for budgeting software. Each option serves a slightly different purpose, but which software was best for us? Thankfully, our question was answered when Texas Bank and Trust launched its online financial management software, myOFM. myOFM automatically links into our TBTmyWay online banking account, so all my wife and I had to do was log in and click the myOFM tab. All of the tools we could ever need to manage our finances and reach our goals this year are now at our fingertips! What is even better, it is super easy to use! Do you have accounts at multiple financial institutions? Credit cards? Loans? With a quick search, you can add them to myOFM, which gives you the ability to truly see your full financial picture. Say goodbye to logging into five different websites every morning to check your balances! I recently graduated college, so as you can imagine, I have several different accounts to log into. With myOFM, I can link my college loan accounts which helps me keep track of which one I should paying off first. Speaking of paying off debt, one effective method of paying down debt is known as “snowballing.” This means paying off the smallest loan first, then rolling that monthly amount into the next loan with the lowest balance. By the time you finish paying off your debts, the “snowball” will be huge. You could potentially save up to thousands of dollars just by paying your loans off early from interest alone. Tracking all of your debt accounts may sound complicated, but it is not. myOFM has an amazing tool that organizes all your debt for you automatically. It does this regardless of the type of debt you have – loans, credit cards, and mortgages are all included. Just click on the Debts tab and organize the priority of each debt, myOFM will then calculate how much time and money you save right before your eyes. In addition to tracking your debt accounts, myOFM also lets you set goals and plan for how to use the money freed up by paying off debts. I plan on tracking my extra cash each month in the Goals tab to save up for an awesome family trip! We are planning a trip to Disney World! This is “spring cleaning” that the whole family can enjoy!

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TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS SPRING GALA, MARCH 28

Trinity Schools of Texas (TST) held its 2015 Spring Gala at the new Summit Club, in Longview, on March 28. The night capped off a week long celebration themed “Titan Dynasty,” an alumni honoring, fund-raising event designed to help schools in the TST system. Guests were invited to an evening of dinner and dancing, STEPHEN MCHANEY, and a thrilling live and silent auction featuring MARISSA & JOHN MARTIN vacation get-a-ways, jewelry and a private hot air balloon ride for four.

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28th Annual

TYLER CATTLE BARONS’ GALA SATURDAY Benefiting The American Cancer Society

JUNE

7pm

HARVEY CONVENTION CENTER Gala Cuisine by Grady Spears, The Cowboy Cook sponsored by John Soules Foods Complimentary Valet Parking sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Tyler

GALA BARON TICKET $300

GALA GENERAL TICKET $175

(No guests under 21 years of age. In celebration of life and in recognition of the American Cancer Society's mission, the Cattle Barons' Gala is a smoke-free event.) Dear Friends, The Cattle Barons’ Gala committee requests your support and presence on Saturday, June 13th, as we bring this celebration of life and hope to town, to the cradle of East Texas agriculture, to Harvey Convention Center on the grounds of the East Texas State Fair. Enjoy a memorable evening of fabulous food, exciting midway and Vegas-style gaming, enticing mobile silent auction and live auction opportunities, and legendary entertainment by Dwight Yoakam, as we pay tribute to those who have lost the battle and salute all the brave who continue to fight. Our committee’s focus has been on remembering WHY we work so hard to raise funds for cancer research and support. Like so many of you, this battle against cancer, this quest to find a cure, is a personal battle. It is our family to whom we dedicate our participation in this event. We honor cancer survivors Patrick Rippy, Janet Rippy and Dr. Pat Thomas. We remember Elliott Barrett, Louise Gaston, Hayden Moore, Sr. and Jim Rippy. That is why for us, it’s not about a party, it’s about a cure. We hope for a day when cancer will be defeated, when the sun will rise on a cancer-free world, then there can truly be a Gala! We thank our founders for their vision and inspiration, our committee vfor their tireless dedication, and the staff of the American Cancer Society for their support. We are grateful for the encouragement of our Honorary Chair, Verna Hall. We express our heartfelt appreciation for our Sponsors and Underwriters, whose generosity will help the ACS continue its mission. Defeating cancer is a battle that cannot be won without an army willing to work, give, and REMEMBER THE CAUSE. Brand your calendar for June 13th, polish your boots, grab some spending money and get ready to kick up your heels for the cause! Together we can finish the fight! Jennifer Gaston and Suzie Rippy 2015 Cattle Barons’ Gala Chairs

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YOAKAM GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST

Few entertainers have attained the iconic status of Dwight Yoakam. Perhaps that is because so few have consistently and repeatedly met the high standard of excellence delivered by the Kentucky native no matter what his endeavor. His name immediately conjures up compelling, provocative images: A pale cowboy hat with the brim pulled low; poured-on blue jeans; intricate, catchy melodies paired with poignant, brilliant lyrics that mesmerize with their indelible imprint. Yoakam reflects, “Music is a bit of a mystery. Like all emotions are. And I think maybe it was something I needed to express and to share with the world at large, something positive when all of us are kind of carrying around this collective, emotional weight.” Much has been made that the Kentucky-born, Ohioraised Yoakam was too country for Nashville when he first sought out his musical fortune in the mid-80s, but the truth is his music has always been too unique, too ruggedly individualistic to fit neatly into any one box. Like the icons he so admires --Elvis, Merle, Buck-Yoakam is one of a kind. He has taken his influences and filtered them into his own potent blend of country and rock that honors his musical predecessors and yet creates something beautifully new. As Vanity Fair declared, “Yoakam strides the divide between rock’s lust and country’s lament.”

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He has 12 gold albums and nine platinum or multiplatinum albums, including the triple-platinum “This Time”. Five of those albums have topped Billboard’s Country Albums chart with another 14 landing in the Top 10. More than 30 singles have charted, with 22 going Top 20, including the incomparable hits “Honky Tonk Man,” “Please Please Baby,” “Little Ways,” “I Sang Dixie,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” “Fast as You” and “Thousand Miles from Nowhere.” He’s won two Grammys and earned a staggering 21 nominations.

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REBELLION Barons’ Reception Entertainment

SPONSORED BY EDWARD JONES–RANDALL CHILDRESS CFP Their Texas-influenced Nashville sound features many East Texas talented musicians and makes a versatile eight piece band who aren’t afraid to mix it all up in the contemporary blender. Two of their singles have spent 20 weeks on the Texas Music charts and they were voted Country Party Band on Reverbnation. com. Don’t miss Texas Rebellion sponsored by Edward Jones—Randall Childress CFP, as they take the stage at the Barons’ Reception to perform their original song “Remember the Cause” written especially for the 2015 Gala. THE 2015 GALA ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP INCLUDES:

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TRUCK CHANCE DRAWING

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. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets available at Hall Buick GMC and the American Cancer Society office.

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JEWELRY CHANCE DRAWING

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Drawing to be held June 13, 2015. Need not be present to win. Not redeemable for cash or exchange. 28% tax due from winner to the American Cancer Society at time of vehicle transfer. Tax, title and license fees additional. Generously donated by Hall Buick GMC.

Fine Jewelry CHARLES KRYPELL IVY COLLECTION Susan Robinson Fine Jewelry presents designs by the Charles Krypell Ivy Collection. The beautiful four-piece suite of versatile and wearable jewelry includes: 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Lariat Necklace, Link Bracelet, Bead Bracelet and Round Ivy Earrings.

Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 12 for $100 and may be purchased at Susan

Robinson Fine Jewelry and the American Cancer Society office.

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2015 LI’L WRANGLER

Shiloh Hope Smith Shiloh was diagnosed with a Wilm’s tumor at only two years old. Following surgery to remove the grapefruit-size tumor and one of her kidneys, she underwent chemotherapy to fight her illness. This Li’l Wrangler understands how sick she was almost four years ago and hopes by telling her story that she will help others. “All of my family and Jesus loving me helped me survive,” says Shiloh. “The support from the community during this difficult time was overwhelming and greatly appreciated,” said her mother, Amy Shively. “We felt so blessed by everyone’s generosity.” “We leaned on our faith to get us through this experience,” said Amy. “HOPE, which is also Shiloh’s middle name, became our word of strength because we translated it to mean ‘having only positive expectations.’” Today, Shiloh is an active, happy first grader who loves riding horses, swimming and gardening. She cares for lambs that stay at the school where her big brother is a teacher and the FFA sponsor.

Visitcattlebaronsgala.net or call 903.597.1383 for more information, Follow Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala on Facebook.

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