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OCTOBER 2014

THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD HOT SPOT

THE REDHEADED STRANGER

MIND YOUR MANNERS

AUTUMN DECADENCE LYRICAL LIFE

THE NEXT

BIG CHILLS COLORFUL DEALS

GRIDIRON GREATS

PUBLISHER'S LETTER

As the Friday night lights illuminate these gladiator-clad high schoolers, a force fills the air; a force so magnetic, you can't help but to get pulled in. My son, Aiden, is my wingman. We pal around doing “guy stuff” most weekends. And, what would a guys weekend be without a little football. I am sure by now you have figured out that I am a huge fan of the sport. I will root for the Dallas Cowboys, when some people I know, will jump ship over a few bad games. But, regardless of the team I am watching at the moment, I get excited anytime a game is on TV. What I love about football in East Texas is that we support and follow our teams like they are playing in the pros. We make sure to sport their colors at games, wear their mascots on our shirts and say “good luck” to the players, even if we may not know them. Though Aiden may not aspire to be a football player ... at the moment (he's still young, so there's always hope), I am thankful I can share my Friday nights with him as we cheer on our favorite East Texas athletes.

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As the Friday night lights illuminate these gladiator-clad high schoolers, a force fills the air; a force so magnetic, you can't help but to get pulled in. It is no secret that Football is huge in East Texas. Sure, we like baseball, basketball (and finally soccer is really catching on) but football is truly where our hearts lie. There is literally no other place on Earth that loves this sport the way we do. And, rightfully so, East Texas produces some of the finest athletes in the world. Many greats hail from these parts, of course, Texas football great, Earl Campbell immediately springs to mind. But, there was a time when no one knew his name, knew of his abilities or what he was capable of. And, like Campbell, this issue is full of athletes that are battling to make their own mark on this hallowed sport. So naturally, pg. 12 has my full undivided attention. As you read The Next Gridiron Greats, you will

not only be be amazed by the athleticism of these young men, you will also find that each and everyone of these guys are very smart, driven to succeed and truly make for some great role models. I suppose football itself is quite mesmerizing. The stadium, the lights, the uniforms … the cheerleaders, yes, all of it is a feast for the senses. The sport encompasses action so great, you might feel like you are watching a movie. I mean, if there is anything more of a distraction to Americans than football, it's movies. Movies are the other great American past time and rarely do you meet someone who doesn't enjoy watching a good one. Today there are more people writing and directing movies than ever before. That is why I found myself so drawn to the story of Emma Waldron. Emma suffers from a very rare, debilitating disease known as Hashimoto's Encephalopathy. And, while fighting this battle has been tough, Emma and her mother Jena have not taken it lying down. The dynamic mother and daughter team have forged this struggle into a movie they are hoping to share with the entire world. Every month, BSCENE does it's best to bring you the stories of the people and places that make up our great community and this month is no exception. Whether football is your thing or cuddling up with a romantic movie, you are sure to be inspired by what awaits you. Good luck to all of our future silver screen and gridiron stars.

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CAVIAR COLLECTIONS

EDITOR'S LETTER

"Knowing that they were going to be featured in a magazine as a “player to watch” this season, I was expecting to see a little arrogance."

Guess what time it is? Ha ha, gotcha! I am not referring to that certain commercial that everyone loves to quote on Wednesdays, I am talking about that time of year when you wake up not knowing whether to dress your kids in long pants and fur coats or shorts and tank tops. It is Fall in East Texas, which means you are probably wearing a sweater in the morning, burning up by lunch and the smell of football food fills the air. I like to consider this time of year the “calm before the storm.” School has just gotten underway, routines are back to normal and life seems relaxed. Relaxed right up until the happy holiday chaos hits. Enjoy this time while it lasts!

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I won’t get too much into talking about football since Shawn Michael Haney shed some light on that topic. However, I will tell you about a few of the young men I had the opportunity to meet while working on the photo shoots for the cover story. Knowing that they were going to be featured in a magazine as a “player to watch” this season, I was expecting to see a little arrogance. I must say, East Texas has more to be proud of than claiming to have the best athletes in the state. These athletes are among the most polite and wellmannered young men I have ever met. Although, hearing “yes ma’am” from someone twice as tall as me made me realize that I may not look as young as

I thought, I would like to say great job to the parents, coaches, teachers and mentors in their lives. No matter how their season may end, these guys are all winners in my book! Etiquette is not instilled in young people like it was a couple decades ago. It is really disheartening when you think about. It is rare for a young man to hold the door open for you, or say please and thank you, in this day and age. When you overhear or witness a well-mannered young person, it stands out and you take notice. I am proud of the fact that my eight year-old son opens my car door every morning (if he can beat his daddy to it) when we leave for school. Even though I may get a little annoyed when we are leaving church and he holds the door open for everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, (even if we have to stand there for 15 minutes) I am still proud every time someone says that he is such a little gentlemen! Because etiquette is a rare find in youngsters, Morgan Strong decided to do something about it. Read the article (pg. 34) to find out how she can teach your child etiquette that will benefit them for the rest of their life.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laura Krantz, Kim Lewis, William Knous, Dr. Aubrey Sharpe Tami Spencer,

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On The Cover: Zach Hall Cover Photo: Noel Martin

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OCTOBER 2014

CONTENTS Publisher's Letter 02

48 Tasting Room

Editor's Letter 04

50 Dining Guide

Street Scene 10 Cover Story 12 When Life Becomes Lyrics 24 Breast Cancer Screening Goes High Tech 32 Mind Your Manners 34 The First Step 42

60 Style File 68 Readheaded Stranger 76 What's Cookin' In Appliances 82 Mistletoe & Magic Preview 86 Outtakes

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Battling a rare illness, Emma Waldron has discovered the miracle of music and wants to share how lyrics have become her life.

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COOKWELL

The "Man" and crew visit Dakotas, in Tyler, to find that even though the owners have changed, the taste and ambience is better than ever.

60 STYLE FILE

Fall into the season! This months Style File will inspire you to pick up this decadent fashion before the first leaf hits the ground.

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OCTOBER EVENTS 22 NIGHT OF THE SUPERSTARS 30 LMFA GLOW, HENRY M. BELL JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 38 THE ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY CELEBRATION, OKTOBERFEST KICKOFF 46 4TH ANNUAL "TEE OFF FOR TOYS" GOLF TOURNAMENT, SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION AND GALA 56 CAC BLING-O, HISTORIC TYLER ANNUAL MEETING 58 GALA NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: CASINO ROYALE 72 "BOOTS & CAMO" CATTLE BARONS' GALA 74 17TH ANNUAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC, BREATHE EASY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

90 ROSE CITY TRIATHLON

68 FEATURE

Jayden Farnsworth is breaking into the music scene, letting everyone know that there's a new redheaded stranger in town.

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76 AT HOME

Gas or Electric? Contemporary or Retro? This month, Kim Lewis shows us the next trends that are sure to keep your kitchen cookin'.

94 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, AZALEA ORTHOPEDICS GOLF TOURNAMENT

86 OUTTAKES

Each Month, Dr. Scott M. Lieberman turns his viewfinder on our world and Outtakes is the result of that passion.

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STREET SCENE What is “STREET SCENE”: glimpses of glitter, photos of friends, a few lines of life and laughter. Like a school's yearbook, Street Scene chronicles life in East Texas. You'll find businesses and others commemorating anniversaries. Celebrations and charities gloss these pages, accompanied by faces you know. Music, theater and other cultural events also make the scene.

L2 Marketing gathered at the People’s Petroleum Building, in downtown Tyler, to celebrate 10 years of business with clients, friends and family on Sept. 18.

The Better Business Bureau hosted Lunch. Learn. Lead with guest speaker Matt Tibbets, VP of Training and development at TBG Solutions Inc., at its location, in Tyler, on Sept. 8.

The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce helped Salon Kalea welcome guests with a ribbon cutting at its new location, in Tyler, on Sept. 19.

Dalton Lipsey won a brand new car from Sisk Buick for sinking a Holein-One at the annual Par Buster Golf Tournament, in Longview, on Sept. 11.

During the Rose City Triathlon, Marble Slab held a fundraiser to generate money for Kristin Blaise and Janice Phillips; two East Texas residents who were involved in car and bike collisions while riding their bikes. Two pinatas containing $350 were presented to the victims at Providence Place Rehab, in Tyler, on Sept. 18.

Aaron and Amanda Florczykowki hosted Art We Walk On at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts (LMFA) on Sept. 6. The event featured the often overlooked art of area rugs. Proceeds from the night went to benefit LMFA.

The Longview Chamber of Commerce helped welcome Radio Shack to its new location in the Longview Mall, on Sept. 22.

Echo Transportation proudly celebrated its new membership with the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at its new location on Teague Rd., in Tyler, on Aug. 20. B S CE N E M A G.COM

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Gaddy’s Medical Supply was welcomed into the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at its location, in Nacogdoches, on Sept. 10.

East Texas CASA proudly sliced the crimson tape which recognizes its entry into the Longview Chamber of Commerce at their location, in Longview, on Aug. 25.

Gina Phelps donated a check of over $4,000 she and Mineola community partners helped raise for the Trinity Mother Frances Pulmonary Rehab Program at the Foundation Offices, in Tyler, on Aug. 27.

Popcorn Junction was welcomed into the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at its location, in Tyler, on Sept. 4.

The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Luquette Chiropractic Clinic with a ribbon cutting at the clinic, in Nacogdoches, on Aug. 29.

Artist Shannon Solly and his partners at Three Skies and Ten Talents proudly unveiled the Russian River mural with a ribbon cutting at its location on Austin St., in Nacogdoches, on Sept. 19.

The Longview Chamber of Commerce‎was on hand during the ground-breaking for the new Hilton Garden Inn, in Longview, on Aug. 25.

The 271 Biker Rally benefitting the Wounded Warriors of Texas was held off of HWY 271 in Tyler, Sept. 12-14. The rally featured the traveling Veterans Wall, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial also known as “The Wall That Heals.” B SC ENEMAG. COM

Island Seafood Restaurant became a member of the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce, which was symbolized with a ribbon cutting at its new location, in Nacogdoches, on Aug. 19.

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THE NEXT GRIDIRON

GREATS Article By: William Knous, Photos By: Noel Martin & ETSN.FM

n East Texas, high school football is more than just a game.

For us, it’s almost a religious experience. We grow up with football in our blood, like our parents did and like our kids surely will. We meet up with friends and family every week, bonded together in our beliefs and each all alike dressed in the colors of our faith. There are rituals and routines we all follow every week, meeting at our cathedral on Friday nights, under the glare of the floodlights, singing our songs in the driving rain or fading golden sunshine. Our teeth chatter in the cold or our brows bead with sweat as we cheer on our heroes of the day. District-winning quarterbacks are saints and your rival’s star safety is most assuredly a sinner. Depending on your local educational devotion, these players are either the ones you’re cheering for every weekend, or the ones you’re hoping not to see when the playoffs come around. These young men are talented, driven and are some of the best we’ve got in East Texas, making them some of the best, period. You should know their names now, because they’ll be whispered in the stands on Friday night for years to come, with fans saying “I remember when he was on the field, now that was a high school football player.”

Geovari McCollister Senior Quarterback John Tyler High School Better known as Geo, Geovari McCollister is the offensive leader of a stacked John Tyler Lions team and is a huge reason they made their way to number 1 in the Class 5A football rankings early this year. The 6’3”, 215-pound senior is a powerful presence behind the line for a team poised to make a deep run into the playoffs. McCollister has the arm strength to make any throw, but he terrifies defenders with his ability to improvise. For McCollister, a “broken play” is more like an opportunity to tuck the ball and gobble up big chunks of yardage with his legs. When not on the field, McCollister is focused in the classroom and making good grades.

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Blake Lynch Senior Athlete Gilmer High School At this point, if Art Briles recruits someone to play at Baylor as an “athlete,” we might as well mark them down for All-American consideration now. Don’t believe me? Blake Lynch started his season at the Trinity Mother Frances Kickoff Classic on August 29. He touched the football three times. He scored three touchdowns. He scored three touchdowns while playing three different positions (quarterback, running back, receiver). Oh yeah, he also started the game at free safety. That, my friends, is a game breaker. He’s fast, he’s long, he’s got great hands and most importantly, he’s got that special something else… that football intuition transcends skill and means raw talent. With that talent, and his good grades, Lynch is sure to make it big at Baylor.

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Carter McCown Senior Quarterback Jacksonville High School Anyone who follows high school football in Texas knows about the McCown boys – they’re pretty much a football dynasty in these parts. Carter McCown is next in line for greatness in Jacksonville, after cousins Josh McCown (current NFL starter in Tampa Bay) and Luke McCown (backing up Drew Brees in New Orleans). McCown is the prototype QB: tall, strong, high football IQ, with a ridiculously high ceiling … and that’s not to mention that football is essentially his family business. He runs a spread-style offense that demands intelligence and quick decision-making, and he’s been putting up video game numbers so far this year. Both his football stats and high GPA(3.8) will surely lead this McCown to an NFL team.

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Zach Hall Junior Quarterback Robert E. Lee High School A standout sophomore year meant big things were expected of Zach Hall in 2014. So far, he’s knocked off the number one team in the state (cross-town rival John Tyler) with a heroic late-game comeback. We would say he’s doing pretty well so far. Hall is a dualthreat nightmare for defensive players. He is a constant threat to take off downfield on a designed quarterback-keeper, and once he breaks into the second level of the defense, he’s almost impossible to pin down in the open field. But, opposing defenses still have a hard time containing the playmaker, who has the arm strength to beat cheating defenses over the top. The zone-read offense was purpose built for someone like Hall: a serious athlete with a sharp mind, both on the field and in the classroom.

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Justin Dunning Senior Safety/Outside Linebacker Whitehouse High School At almost 6’4” and 200 pounds, Justin Dunning looks like a grown man sprinting around the defensive secondary among a bunch of high school kids. It helps that he can cover 40 yards in 4.4 seconds before absolutely lighting up a receiver who might dare come across the field in his direction. Whitehouse has been known, over the past few years, as an offensive powerhouse (rightly so), but it’s Dunning who is grabbing headlines – and national attention – this season for his stellar defensive play. He’s got the size, instincts and range to be truly devastating on the defensive side of the ball – and all of which a player needs to succeed on this level, and the next. Dunning missed most of the 2013 season after tearing his ACL in the second game of the season, but he’s back; stronger, faster and better than ever. Dunning brings that same amount of focus to the classroom.

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Daylon Mack Senior Defensive Tackle Gladewater High School Daylon Mack is a beast, pure and simple. If you gave a defensive coordinator the chance to come up with the perfect defensive lineman in a laboratory, they would come back with Mack. He combines immense size at 6’1”, 322 pounds, with unfair speed (a 4.8-forty yard dash), ridiculous strength (375 pounds on the bench, 550 on the squat), highlevel intelligence in his school work and solid technique. It’s Gladewater; those guys seem to always produce solid players. Mack has been wreaking havoc on opposing offenses for a few years now. He has been earning rave reviews and national attention along the way: he’s already received offers from plenty of heavy hitters like Oklahoma, Alabama, LSU, Florida State, USC and Texas A&M, where he’s verbally committed. In a single word, this five-star recruit is elite.

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Pushing through every summer, two-a-day workout and after-school practice, memorizing playbooks and watching hour after hour of game film, these athletes give more time and energy than we could imagine. As high school standouts, these players bring that same energy and focus to the classroom, in order to maintain their good GPAs. These are some of the best in East Texas, and that means they are some of the best in the state and the country. The football talent pool is ocean-level deep, and we’re the ones who get to reap the benefits of the hard work, intelligence and joy these young men put into the game. No matter where your allegiances lie, there is an abundance of undeniable ability to be found across East Texas. We can all find something and someone to cheer for.

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NIGHT OF THE SUPERSTARS BYRON GABRIEL, JASON PENLAND, JASON SMITH

BLISS JOSEPH, MEL LANIER The Cascades Country Club proudly hosted “Night of The Superstars” in Tyler on September 6. The grand, red-carpet, Ragan’s HOPE event celebrates the accomplishments of 20 area children who are affected by a disabling condition. These children were honored for excelling in areas from academics and athletics to extracurricular and community activities. Celebrities, local high-profile personalities and press were on hand as the children arrived in limos, dressed to the nines. Fans and paparazzi scurried to grab pictures and autographs of the evenings superstars. Dinner, live music provided by Dustin Becker featuring Kopastetic and the awards banquet rounded out the evenings festivities.

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EMMA LOST CONTROL OF HER BODY AND CAME TO HER MOM ASKING TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THEIR PEDIATRICIAN, THEY TOOK EMMA TO THE ER, WHERE ON ARRIVAL THE STAFF BEGAN TO TREAT EMMA AS IF SHE WERE HAVING A PSYCHIATRIC EPISODE, EVEN AFTER TURNING TO THE INTERNET TO RESEARCH THE DISEASE WHEN JENA INFORMED THEM HER DAUGHTER HAD HASHIMOTO'S ENCEPHALOPATHY.

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WHEN LIFE BECOMES LYRICS

Article By: Tami Spencer

his fall, Emma Waldron entered 6th grade at Bullard Intermediate School. She is a young girl who loves socializing with her friends, fishing and jumping on her trampoline. Her new friends in Bullard have known the outgoing and vivacious side of Emma they have come to love, since her family moved to the Lake Palestine area in June, but few are familiar with the battle Emma and her parents, Jena and Guy Waldron, have been fighting for the past four years. They don't know that this August marked the first time since third grade that Emma has experienced a first day of school. They may not know that she was rarely able to leave her home, has never spent the night with friends and lived in fear of when her sickness might strike her body again; sometimes rendering Emma helpless to control her physical body, her emotions or even her thoughts. While Emma has begun to see immeasurable progress in dealing with her illness, the journey to get back to the life of a "normal" middle school girl has been a long and difficult one for Emma and her entire family. It was August of 2011, and Emma was headed to her first day of third grade in Longview, Texas, where her family lived. On the way to school, Emma kept complaining to her mom that she didn't feel well, but she couldn't specify a particular ache or pain. Jena Waldron drove Emma on to school, excusing the complaints as symptoms of first-day jitters and reassuring her daughter that she was going to have a great time at school this year. Over the next week, Emma continued to insist she wasn't feeling well, even finding herself in the school nurse's office multiple times. During the second week of school, Emma began to run a low-grade fever and mentioned stomach pain that alerted her mother that this was more than back-to-school nerves and that a trip to see the family pediatrician was necessary. Not being able to pinpoint a specific diagnosis for Emma's symptoms, the pediatrician suggested that she may have some digestive issues or acid reflux. As Emma's symptoms persisted, she saw several different doctors and was

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given multiple diagnoses, but it wasn't until the family sought out Dr. Hough, a pediatrician that had just moved to Longview, that they began to discover what they were really facing with Emma. On their first meeting, Jena recalled that Dr. Hough walked in the room, took one look at Emma, and finally validated what Jena had known and feared during the preceding weeks. "She walked in the room and said, 'Something's wrong with your child,' and I just thought, thank you God for finally sending us someone who can recognize that something is wrong with her," Jena recalled. Test results found that Emma's thyroid levels were very skewed from the normal scale and her antibodies were off the charts. The next step for the Waldron family was a visit to the endocrinologist, a specialist who deals specifically with diseases of the endocrine system. Emma was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease, a disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, usually resulting in lower-than-normal thyroid levels in the body. While it was comforting to finally have a diagnosis, the family felt blind-sided by the lack of information provided for different treatment options and what this actually meant for Emma's health. "We were just shocked. We had never even heard of it; didn't know what it was ... and here's my eight-yearold daughter with Hashimoto's," Jena remembered. While they began recommended treatment for Hashimoto's, Emma continued to complain of severe abdominal pain that originated near her belly button. Despite being once again dismissed by several doctors, Jena had a nagging feeling that her daughter's pain was associated with her appendix. At Jena's insistence, their local pediatrician once again came through and ran some tests to evaluate Emma's organ function and found that her appendix was on the verge of rupturing and her gallbladder was almost non-functional as well. Emma immediately went into surgery and had both organs removed. Doctors explained to the Waldrons that Emma may have Hashimoto's

Encephalopathy, a very rare autoimmune disease that attacks both the endocrine and nervous systems of the body. There are only about a dozen documented cases of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy in the United States, but the low number of cases is partially because the disease is so difficult to diagnose. Because Hashimoto's Encephalopathy also attacks the neurons in the brain, it can often be misdiagnosed as a neurological disorder, and symptoms can range from body tremors and disorientation to hallucinations and dementia. As Emma's condition progressed, she began to develop some of the more difficult neurological symptoms, including agoraphobia that was so severe she had to be home schooled. Her parents watched as their outgoing little girl became afraid to leave her house, or even to go outside and play. Date nights for the Waldrons came to an abrupt halt when Emma developed a sense of panic about being left with anyone other than her parents, constantly plagued by the fear that she would become ill and symptomatic out in public or without her parents nearby to get her the care she needed. During a particularly severe episode, called a "thyroid storm," Emma lost control of her body and came to her mom asking to go to the hospital. After speaking with their pediatrician, they took Emma to the ER, where on arrival the staff began to treat Emma as if she were having a psychiatric episode, even after turning to the internet to research the disease when Jena informed them her daughter had Hashimoto's Encephalopathy. The emergency room visit proved not only traumatic for Emma, but very financially costly for the Waldrons as the visit was billed as psychiatric, which their insurance did not cover. Jena still remembers the heartbreak when Emma turned to her with tears in her eyes and said, "I'm not crazy. I'm just sick, but no one will listen to me." The family found one of the country's only specialists, of this rare disease, in Oregon, but even getting Emma in a car was an insurmountable task at the time, much less on an airplane. Via phone consultations, they were able to speak with the specialist and develop a treatment plan that would help stabilize Emma's condition and calm her symptoms. With her medical treatment options maxed out, Emma and her family relied heavily on prayer and faith to get through the difficulties of Emma's illness. Emma asked her mom to build her a "healing garden" where she could go and pray, marked with a special stone where she had the words "By His wounds, I am healed" engraved to remind her that healing comes from the Lord. On the day the final stone was placed in the garden, Emma experienced a small miracle of her own and was able to sleep through the night for the first time in years. She also turned to her love of music and singing, composing song lyrics that inspired and comforted her during the difficult times. During some of Emma's toughest times, she wrote the lyrics for three different songs, then worked with her father, Guy, a pianist at the Waldron's family church, to compose the music to accompany her words. One of these songs, titled "Emma's Song," has become the inspiration for the Waldron family's new mission of creating awareness for their daughters rare disease and helping to spread the message of hope and encouragement to others who might be suffering from Hashimoto's Encephalopathy.

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The fa mily found one of the country 's only specialists, of this r are dise a se, in Oregon, but even get ting Emma in a car wa s an insurmountable ta sk at the time, much less on an airpl ane. Via phone consultations, they were able to spe ak with the specialist and develop a tre atment pl an that would help stabilize Emma's condition and calm her s ymp toms.

Jena has also put her talents to work for the cause. As an actress, producer and film distributor, Jena has spent many hours pouring over scripts and looking for the next great story to tell. One day, as Jena was looking for a faith-based script to produce, Emma had an idea. Her mother recalls Emma turning to her and saying, "Mommy, I want to help other people. Why don't you tell my story?" The idea struck Jena hard and they decided that sharing Emma's story is exactly what they would do. Jena set to work writing a script and creating a plan to raise funding to produce a trailer and short film that would highlight Emma's story. With help from her production team, Emma professionally recorded her song and the Waldrons created a movie trailer that would be used to launch a largescale fund-raising campaign to produce the movie that would tell Emma's story and promote awareness for the disease on a national scale. The family posted the trailer to Facebook and the popular "crowdfunding" website, Rockethub, in hopes of initially raising the $75,000 necessary to produce the short version of the film, but the Waldron's plans for the film go much further than that. Cont'd on pg. 28

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" We want to not only bring awareness to Ha shimoto's, but also to show what he aling and faith can do for a fa mily." The message of the film does not stop at awareness for Hashimoto's Disease. The Waldrons want to make a movie that provides encouragement and comfort to all families who deal with illness, to let them know that their struggle is not one they have to face all alone. "We want to make a movie that people can feel, and they aren't having to think about what's happening in the world, but they can sit there and see what this little girl has been through and not only feel her pain, but feel her healing as well," Jena says. While they wait with anxious hope that their

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Emma's life again. While Emma still deals with the lingering effects of her illness, the twelve- year- old carries an emotional maturity that is beyond her years. While she is excited to experience the everyday joys that she has often missed in the past several years, she carries an empathy for other children that are going through difficult illness that can only be gained from her personal struggle through that journey. When asked what the one thing is that Emma would want people to know about her story, she responded by saying, "I don't want kids to feel different when they are sick." Emma's hope is that by sharing her story, adults and children alike would see that whatever they are going through, they are not struggling alone. Emma's message is beautifully captured in the lyrics of the song that has become both the anthem for Emma's past journey with her illness and her future path to tell her story of faith and healing.

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n 8-year-old boy holds the door open for his mother as they enter a local restaurant. At a nearby table, a 12-year-old girl sits up straight; her napkin neatly folded in her lap with her elbows off the table. Just a few tables away, another small girl looks the waitress in the eye and politely requests a refill of her water. This isn't the Twilight Zone or a reality TV show trying to catch the shocked looks from restaurant patrons, although many adults may feel that way because it is behavior that is becoming more and more rare among young people. In fact, blogs and Facebook posts are full of people describing the public displays by our youngest members and ranting about the behavior of other people's kids. In fact, you're probably recalling a recent encounter of your own where someone else's child terrorized unsuspecting restaurant patrons and staff. Good manners and proper etiquette are something most parents want to teach and reinforce with their children, which is what Morgan Strong hopes to do by bringing a new cotillion to Tyler.

"Good manners are not as prevalent as they used to be, so they really stand out," Strong says, who is the coordinator for the Tyler cotillion and the owner/coordinator for the Longview cotillion. "Many of us teach our children to be kind and respectful, but when your son stands up when a lady approaches an area where he is sitting - that will turn heads in a room. Having good manners also tends to give people, young or old, more self-confidence and poise in both professional and social situations." While there are other cotillions, this is the first time for The Chaplin Cotillions to be offered to children in Tyler. For over 60 years, The Chaplin Cotillions have become an institution across the state of Texas by helping parents prepare their children for success through education in social skills, etiquette, table manners and ballroom dance. "My grandmother, Barbara Tomberlain, brought the Chaplins to Longview 33 years ago so the East Texas area children could be exposed to the same social advantages as those in the larger cities the Chaplins taught like Dallas, Austin and San Antonio," Strong recalls, adding that she is hoping to do the same for Tyler. "I definitely feel there is room for improvement in most young people's manners," she says. "As parents, we certainly try to teach the importance of good manners, but between school and activities, our children spend most of their time with peers." According to an ABC News poll, 85 percent of people feel the world would be better if people said, “please” and “thank you” more often. ABC News also revealed that 75 percent of us say manners are worse than they were 20 years ago. Popular culture and portrayals in both movies and TV also seem to reinforce a lack of manners to children at an impressionable age. That's also why the cotillion focuses on children in grades 4 through 8. Strong says this is the age at which students are moldable and can learn new behaviors. It is also the age at which many children start going to dances or the homes of friends without their parents.

WHILE THE NAME "COTILLION" MAY CONJURE UP VISIONS OF WEALTHY DEBUTANTES AND GLITTERY BALLS, IN TERMS OF THE CHAPLIN COTILLIONS, IT IS A MODERN METHOD FOR TEACHING MANNERS AND SOCIAL GRACES THAT CAN BENEFIT ALL CHILDREN. While the name "cotillion" may conjure up visions of wealthy debutantes and glittery balls, in terms of The Chaplin Cotillions, it is a modern method for teaching manners and social graces that can benefit all children. Additionally, The Chaplin Cotillions aren't restricted to an elite few, but open to any child whose parents would like for him or her to attend. "In a cotillion, we try to teach basic rules of etiquette such as thanking the hostess at the end of a party, looking people in the eye when you speak to them, and offering your dance partner a drink or snack before getting one for yourself," Strong says. During the six-week course that meets for an hour one night a week, The Chaplin Cotillion will teach basic manners and expose children to many social situations they may face. This role-playing will help boost their confidence in those settings by providing them the knowledge of what to do, what to say and what to wear. Specific topics include how to give firm handshakes and the etiquette of thank you notes.

"WHEN YOUR CHILD IS DISPLAYING POOR MANNERS, DON’T LECTURE, TEACH. FOR EXAMPLE: SHOW YOUR CHILD BY WIPING YOUR OWN MOUTH WITH A NAPKIN THAT IT'S THE APPROPRIATE THING TO DO, INSTEAD OF USING THE SIDE OF AN ARM ... ” "Sadly, thank you notes have become a lost practice because many parents do not require their children to write them or they buy the pre-printed, generic thank you notes. Then those children become adults who have no idea how to compose a proper thank you note or even worse, they just do not do it at all," Strong reveals. The instruction also includes social dance steps such as the waltz, the swing, the two-step and others. This is another important skill that many young people today seem to lack. "Because cotillion puts the child in a peer setting, it makes learning good manners more fun and the classes are repetitive on manners while teaching new dance steps each week," Strong says, adding that this arrangement also keeps the sessions lively and the students engaged. The training always concludes with a dinner dance on the last night of the cotillion to teach basic tables manners and party etiquette. Strong says most students will take the cotillion course at least twice to reinforce the skills and dance steps they have learned. Repetition is the key to their success. "The first year of cotillion, many students are being exposed to new information and dance steps for the first time. So, although their confidence improves after one year of cotillion, it is fun to watch them walk in with confidence that second year and really have fun with the dance steps," Strong claims.

Once a child has been through the training, it will be up to the parents to continue to monitor and model good behavior. The website empoweringparents.com encourages parents to teach and reward good manners. "When your child is displaying poor manners, don’t lecture, teach. For example: show your child by wiping your own mouth with a napkin that it's the appropriate thing to do, instead of using the side of an arm. Be positive while you are teaching," Scott Wardell writes, who is a blogger for the site. "Do not encourage your child to use bad manners by laughing at them after they burp, act silly at an inappropriate time or make a funny face when someone is serious. This only teaches the child to use poor manners." The children who participate in a cotillion may see the benefits of their experience both now and later in life. "Having good manners can affect so many things in our lives from grades and friendships when we're young to college interviews, sorority or fraternity invitations when we're young adults, to job promotions and professional contacts when we're older," Strong praises. "People with good manners tend to leave a positive, lasting impression that can give a college or job candidate the advantage." Dick Chaplin, founder of The Chaplin Cotillions, has been responsible for turning out some of the most successful ladies and gentlemen in the United States. Award-winning singers, movie stars, professional golfers and children of United States presidents have all gained confidence, dignity and respect for themselves and others through The Chaplin Cotillion. Those who attend the cotillion are expected to dress up for the sessions with young ladies wearing dresses or skirts and blouses, with short white gloves required for some age groups. Young men are expected to wear suits or blazers and dress slacks, ties and dress shoes. Their shirts must be tucked inside their pants. The Chaplin Cotillion is set to begin Oct. 14 in Tyler at Hollytree Country Club for grades 4-8. Longview's Cotillion for grades 5 and 6 will begin Jan. 4. To sign up, visit thechaplin cotillions.com. For more information, call Morgan Strong at 903-240-8811.

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Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and age over 60. PAD sufferers may develop critical limb ischemia (CLI), a condition that results in severe pain in the feet or toes, even while resting. Complications from poor circulation can include sores and wounds that won’t heal on the legs and feet. Left untreated, CLI could result in amputation of the affected limb. PAD patients are also at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Symptoms: Blockages can restrict blood flow to the muscles, causing muscle cramps, tightness or weakness, especially during activity. In the early stages of PAD, patients may not experience symptoms. If PAD is not treated blockages may worsen and restrict, or even completely block, blood flow. Common symptoms include: Leg pain when walking, muscle pain or cramping in legs triggered by activity, leg numbness or weakness, coldness on lower leg or foot, sores on toes, legs or feet that won’t heal, color change on legs.

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The first step to a healthy life is prevention Article by: Noel Martin

There is an epidemic sweeping our nation. An epidemic so powerful the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports it is chewing up over a $1.5 trillion dollars a year. That is 75% of all medical expenses.

We are not talking about a specific disease here; we are talking about the epidemic of individuals and our health delivery system focusing more on episodic care instead of fundamental preventative care to deter chronic diseases. Is it the hospitals fault? Well, we can't blame them if we are not showing up to get care until there is a problem now can we? The problem lies in the people of America taking their health for granted and doing nothing to keep themselves healthy. Think about it, when was the last time you went in for a wellness check? Odds are; you had a problem that urged you into an appointment.

“The most cost effective medicine is getting healthy.”

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“We may never understand illnesses such as cancer. In fact, we may never cure it. But an ounce of prevention is worth more than a million pounds of cure.”

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“Prevention is a very important part of solving the problem of cancer.” - Dr. Eva Vertes

“Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable.” - Bill Gates

hink about how much you spend per year, or would spend per year, when problems do arise. Let's take Cancer for instance. According to the National Institute of Health, people diagnosed with Lung Cancer incur on average about $60,000 per year in medical expenses. That's a hefty chunk of change to throw at treatment unless you have insurance, right?

Let's take a look at insurance for a second shall we. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released a study, in 2013, showing that annual family premiums now top $16,000 on average, with workers paying nearly $4,600. KFF also stated premiums have risen 80 percent since 2003, nearly three times as fast as wages. Now assuming your coverage is 80/20, you are still out $4,600 for your premium, the average deductible of $1,135 and $12,000 for your 20 percent. Sadly, your $13,700 for cancer treatment still cost you $17,735 per year. Is your head spinning yet? Let's make one thing clear, without a doubt insurance is great to have and well pretty much mandatory now … But, wouldn't you rather just pay a premium for accident coverage and spend less money than treatment cost, just keeping yourself healthy? B SC ENEMAG. COM

Prevention plays such a vital role in our overall health and is too often pushed to the way-side and approached with an out-ofsymptom-out-of-mind mentality. What if we treated everything this way? What if we didn't change the oil in our cars until the engine started knocking, or didn't visit the dentist until our teeth were falling out? Of course, we don't do that because we maintain these to prevent the issues from the beginning. No one wants to buy a $6,000 motor when they can pay $40 every 3000 miles to prevent it.

THE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO PREVENTATIVE CARE Integrative Medicine (IM) is a preventative and healing medicine model that is not focused primarily on the body, but encompasses the whole person (body, mind and spirit), which includes all aspects of their lifestyle. IM physicians do not reject conventional medicine, nor do they accept all alternative therapies uncritically. Instead, they have the unique ability to hand-pick the best from both systems to help a patient through lessinvasive, safe and effective interventions

whenever it is possible. Integrative Medicine is growing in popularity by both patients and physicians alike. "Patients want to be considered whole human beings in the context of their world," says Esther Sternberg, MD, a National Institute of Health senior scientist and author of "The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions." In the last ten years, integrative medicine centers have popped up all across the country, even in our East Texas area. The American Hospital Association released that the percentage of U.S. hospitals that offer integrative services rose to nearly 20% in 2004. Another 24% planned to add integrative and complementary therapies in their future. While most integrative therapies are paid out of pocket, some services such as nutrition counseling, chiropractic treatments and biofeedback are more likely to be reimbursed by insurance companies. These services and preventative therapies help prevent chronic illness and can save you tons of treatment cost in the future once illnesses occur. O CT O B E R 2 0 1 4

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Steps to Prevention: Lab-Work

Lab Word (Blood test) are a vital part of preventative care because it can often show signs of deficiencies or irregularities that can go un-noticed until the damage is already done. Blood tests can help identify cardiovascular risk factors, vitamin deficiencies, hormone irregularities and a plethora of underlying problems not visible on the outside.

Bio-Energetic Analysis

While it sounds like something out of a Sci-fi movie, our body’s bioelectrical system is the governing system inside each and every one of us. Functions such as your heart beat involves the conduction of electrical impulses electrical irritation on the heart wall to keep it beating, and brain function is linked with the generation of brain waves. These are two examples of bioelectrical functions that can be measured from the surface of the body. Our bio electrical systems are critical in keeping us alive and can be used in evaluation of many other body and organ functions. (that keep us alive are all in the bioelectrical system). Using this evaluation, practitioners can get a better idea of which parts of the body are stressed, and/or where disturbances are located. It is safe, painless and completely non-invasive.

Nutrient & Dietary Evaluation

A common misconception is that if you are healthy, you don’t need your nutritional status and diet evaluated. But, testing for a nutritional imbalance or deficiency can be invaluable for those who are born with and inherit genetic weaknesses or other issues that can make them more prone to certain illnesses. Nutrient supplementation can step in to correct those weaknesses.

Medication and/or Supplement Reviews

Keeping your medications in check, as well as what supplements you are taking, can be critical to your health as well. When visiting any doctor you should always have your medication list on hand to review. It can be hard trying to remember when to take certain medications, what they are for, when to refill and how to store them properly. This is more important especially for those with memory problems.

Toxicity Testing & Detoxification

In our day to day lives, we come in contact with many toxins that can be unhealthy for us. Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food additives, pesticides and heavy metals are just a small list of the potential toxic materials we face and can contribute to an unhealthy balance in our bodies. Once the toxins have been identified, it is time for Detoxification, which removes the impurities from the body. Your body naturally eliminates toxins from the body through the intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymph and skin. But, when your system is compromised, these toxic impurities can’t be properly filtered and a detoxification approach may be necessary.

Emotional Therapies for Toxic Emotions

Sometimes you can program your body for disease by not dealing with, or coping with an underlying conflict. There is a grand combination of various tools and techniques employed to facilitate the discovery process and then “dump” those conflicts to re-establish balance and allow the body to heal. Recall Healing, EVOX and many other techniques (have been implemented) can be invaluable to help in this process. Ultimately your health is everything. Once your body goes down hill, the rest of your life starts to follow. Prevention is the key to staying healthy, supporting your body in its fight against illness and sustaining your quality of life. Save yourself time, money and pain by starting your preventive care today.

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ew life has been breathed into the newest, old spot in Tyler. While it looks pretty much like the place we have enjoyed for 12 years, the page has turned and some interesting changes are in the makin’!

Dakotas was the neighborhood “Cheer’s” Bar for Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth. They were regulars and loved the place. So, when the restaurant became available, it was a perfect fit for a new adventure. Hence, the "new" Dakotas is evolving. It’s the same beautiful place with some new twists. They feature the same super lunch menu, which includes the best, perhaps the only, egg salad sandwich in town, but has been expanded to include new $8.99 daily specials. Plus, I was so excited to see the return of the “Big Ass” Burger of yesteryear. This unfolding menu now includes a mouthwatering Lobster Mac’N’Cheese and Smothered Steak with grilled onions, mushrooms and brown gravy. Oh! And, they have a killer Chicken Fried Steak. But listen, you may still step into a world of ecstasy with the hand-cut steaks from U.S.D.A. Prime Grain-Fed Naturally aged 21-30 day Chicago Beef. It’s sealed and Mesquite seasoned on a 1,200° grill to preserve the juices and flavor, and cooked to perfection the way you like it. Linda wants Dakotas to be the neighborhood

place to go, either dressed to the nines or casual. Everyone is welcome; singles, couples, happy hour in the bar, a quiet dinner for two, or small to large group parties. Dakotas is the new place to be. Lunch is served 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the bar is open 4:00 p.m. to close and the kitchen opens at 5:00 p.m. for dinner and closes at 11:00p.m. Monday through Friday or when the party is over Saturday night. With the schedule they are a-keepin’ and all the new people who are visiting throughout the week, being closed Sunday is a must! The food and service are still top shelf in a relaxing and quiet environment. You can still taste and feel the difference at Dakotas. There are two private dining rooms for special parties and guess what? There are no deposit fees or charges for the room when you book your party. What about catering? You betcha! Off-premises catering is competitive, flexible and is prepared in Dakotas’ state of the art kitchen with the same care and perfection you get when you dine-in at Dakotas. Don’t forget the extensive wine list. It’s four pages, single spaced and has something for every palate or pocketbook. Many of the selections are available by the glass and prices range from $28-$200 plus per bottle or $7 to $11 plus by the glass. The bar boasts an array of out of this world martinis. The drinks are creative

and the pours are generous! So the “Man” will meet ya there soon! Now, how about our party? Linda and Steve sprang for the night with the “Man” and 14 of their special friends. It was the party of the year, let me tell ya. We started with drinks of every sort and an assortment of their favorite appetizers as folks meandered inside. Then we ordered from the menu some of the most beautiful and flavorful food the “Man” has seen. The steaks were cooked to perfection. The seafood was the freshest and most succulent ever, including the finest cold water lobster tail with a choice of twelve unique side orders, two of which easily could have been an entrée of themselves. Top that meal off with homemade vanilla bean Crème Brûlée or Godiva Chocolate Cake and you will have had a mountain top experience. And that is just what we all did with Linda and Steve at their "new" Dakotas: We went to the mountain top of fine dining. But, this is just the beginning. There is more a-comin’ with Dakotas! Stay tuned for the next enhancement coming soon. It’s gonna knock your socks off! So, if you’re out and about, look for us, we’ll be about town!

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At just 19 years old, singer/songwriter Jaden Farnsworth is making the rounds at music venues in East Texas and many music lovers are starting to take notice of the little ginger with the big voice. It’s a gift Farnsworth says she’s had as far back as she can recall.

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“I would say go for it. Hard work is a more important factor than raw talent. If you really work at it, there’s a bigger chance of your dream coming true!” “I don’t really remember much, but my parents say that we were driving somewhere and I was in the backseat and I was singing. They looked at each other and said, ‘hey, that sounds pretty good for an almost 3-year-old,’” Farnsworth says. That Christmas she sang “Happy Birthday, Jesus” as a solo in front of their entire church. “I don’t remember that (singing) at all. I just have always known that I sing. It’s always something I’ve done and it comes easily to me. I’ve always wanted to be a singer. I just thought that was normal when I was a kid. It’s one of my natural abilities like breathing and talking.” Farnsworth's love of music and singing continued to grow with each passing year until she reached her next milestone at age 7, when she wrote her first song entitled “I Want to be a Rock Star for Jesus.” At the time, she didn’t understand what all the fuss from the grown-ups was about because she thought that’s what all kids did. She would sing in the bathtub and makeup all of her own songs while doing chores around the house. “I didn’t really pursue song writing until I was 13. I was in an English class and we had a poetry assignment. It was easy for me, but it was so much harder for some of my friends. They were frustrated by it, but I loved it. Then writing poems turned into writing songs,” Farnsworth recalls.

As Farnsworth's passion for songwriting grew, so did her desire to learn to play guitar. She says her grandfather has played the guitar as far back as she can remember, so she was always around the instrument as a child but never really wanted to learn. In fact, he tried to teach her when she was about 11. His efforts lasted a day because, Farnsworth admits, she just “didn’t have the patience for it.” Then only two years later, she made up her mind to learn the guitar. She picked it up and taught herself to play in two weeks so that she could participate in a school talent show where she played “Bubbly,” by Colbie Caillat. After that, she began to sing at church and community events. She didn’t start taking guitar lessons until she was 18. She also posted covers and original songs on YouTube, where her fanbase began to grow. With her grandfather’s guitar by her side, she has drawn her inspiration from almost every type of music from classical to reggae. “I really love Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - she’s a rocker chic. At one point, I listened to Bob Marley. I’ve also listened to the Beatles and Etta James,” Farnsworth says. “I love musicians that write their own stuff because that’s like me. I write my stuff just like Grace Potter and Bruno Mars.” Farnsworth released her first album entitled “Heart Sing” in January 2014. The eight tracks are a folksy blend of pop, country and rock. She confesses that her unique style is hard to pin down.

“People always ask me how I would classify my music,” Farnsworth reveals. “I’m just Jaden. I’ve honed my style a bit and found a place where I kind of fit. I call it ‘Americana,’ but I’m also a little pop and rock and other stuff. I think I could be really successful if I had a genre, but then I think that maybe I have something new to bring to the music industry.” Farnsworth draws inspiration for the lyrics from her small town experiences and a diary she has kept from when she was about 14 to 17 years old. She says living in Canton, which she describes as a small town surrounded by small towns, has affected her outlook on life and her songwriting. The oldest of four children who are within seven years of one another, she’s never really been exposed to city life. She has never traveled much outside Texas, making the lyrics of most country songs about big trucks and dirt very familiar. Farnsworth says there’s no overall message to her album, but she used her diary entries to pour her heart out in her songs and how she was feeling at the time. She hopes that others find it relatable to their lives. For anyone wanting to hear Jaden Farnsworth’s music, she can be found on reverbnation.com/jadenfarnsworth. The site has her music for download and also lists her upcoming live performance dates. When Farnsworth takes the stage, she most likely will be by herself, that is, just her and her grandfather’s guitar. A band is in the works. “Right now, I’m a one-woman show,” Farnsworth claims. “But that’s been really good for me. I started playing by myself at church and wasn’t that confident in my abilities to play guitar. I was self-conscious about my guitar playing. But in hindsight, I needed that season of playing by myself to grow. I think playing by myself has made me improve so much faster and I enjoy it.” Her style of show also makes for a more intimate setting with fans. Farnsworth loves her fans and dreams of being a household name some day. “It’s totally up to God. I’d love to be an East Texas sweetheart. I want people to say, ‘Oh, yeah. Jaden Farnsworth. I know who that is.’ I’d love to open for a big name or be on tour with somebody,” she says. “But I want to also be a good example. I know lots of artists who started out as role models, but the further they got into the industry they started doing things that weren’t good. I want to be a good example. And I want to have awesome music.” For any little girl with a dream of singing like Farnsworth did, she says hard work can get you there.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’? IN APPLIANCES

Article By: Kim Lewis, Photos by: Kim Lewis & BigChill

When I think of family gatherings and feasts around a table, with enough food to feed an army…I think of my Grandmother’s house in Tyler. I can’t help it. Every Sunday she cooked the epitome of a southern meal. Whether it was fried chicken, or pot roast or ham, it was always accompanied with new potatoes, cornbread, gravy and a green vegetable. Even her pitcher of tea had multiple cups of sugar… Need not ask, she only served Sweet Tea.

y Grandmother was the best cook I know. I’m not sure if it was the loads of butter and cream she used, or just her gentle and loving spirit, but the honest truth is my favorite memories growing up point back to her kitchen. Many things in life have changed since those sweet days, but what I learned is not to underestimate how the kitchen breathes life into the heartbeat of a family. Did you know October is one of the best months in the year to buy new major appliances for your kitchen? Co-Founder of Big Chill appliances, Orion Creamer, says, “The Fall is our busy cooking season. The weather is cooler and consumers have moved back indoors to cook again.” With the exception of refrigerators, most major manufacturers unveil new products this month, so dealers are discounting previous models to make room for the new. If you are in the market for new appliances, check out sales this month, especially on Columbus Day. Stores usually increase discounts on holiday weekends. If you are looking to buy an appliance package for a new or remodeled kitchen, November is a great month to do so. For this article, I will focus on the appliances that make up the “Kitchen Work Triangle”: the cook top, the sink (with dishwasher) and the refrigerator. These three appliances are the real workhorses inside one of the most important rooms in our home. B SC ENEMAG. COM

COOK TOPS - FOOD FOR THOUGHT: GAS VS. ELECTRIC VS. INDUCTION:

Cooking is a very personal thing. Frankly, I see it as an art form. Gas, electric and induction cooktops offer the "at home" chef different experiences. Test the different types of equipment in friends’ kitchens before you purchase.

GAS COOKTOPS :

Cooks most evenly; offers the most flexibility in temperature adjustments. Open flame burners heat the entire bottom of the pan and up the sides. Generally this is the preferred cooktop style of more professional chefs. It is more expensive to purchase this appliance upfront, but often less expensive to run than electric once installed. Potential for gas leaks increase risk of fire in the home. Open flames must be monitored around children and pets.

ELECTRIC COOKTOPS:

Easier to clean than gas burners; heats and cools slowly; temperature adjustments are not as quick as gas.

Simple installation. Generally less expensive upfront cost for purchase of the appliance, but might cost more to run depending on local natural gas sources.

INDUCTION COOKTOPS:

Easiest of all cooktops to clean; heats and cools very quickly heats in a ring shape to cover the bottom of the pan just like gas cooktops. Requires specific cookware; generally more expensive purchase cost.

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS:

Do not assume all cooktops are four or six simple burners. Some manufacturers, like BlueStar, offer customization on the configuration of the cooktop. “We usually ask customers: 'How do you cook? Do you cook every day? Is there a certain type of food you cook most? Do you bake often?' From there we can break down what cooking appliances are right for that home chef,” says Eliza Sheffield, Vice President of Marketing for BlueStar. (See bluestarcooking.com) O CT O B E R 2 0 1 4 No. 77

In Thailand this summer I took a cooking class, which made me want a wok built into my cooktop!

DISHWASHER - FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Whether your sink is under a window, or in the island, I always suggest placing the dishwasher to the right or left of the sink, depending on which hand you use the most. The drawer for silverware and cabinet for glasses and plates should be in close proximity.

CONSIDER THIS:

Do you have a large family or entertain a lot? How important is it for the dishwasher to run quietly? How important is water conservation to you? Does your family use china and crystal a lot?

REFRIGERATOR - FOOD FOR THOUGHT: For the refrigerator, you have 4 door design options to select from: 1. Top Freezer 2. Bottom Freezer 3. Side by Side 4. French Door Each door design offers different accessibility and space options. Many homeowners have strong opinions on placement of the freezer, so visit an appliance showroom to test the different options and see what best suits you. Be sure to consider the placement of your refrigerator in relationship to how the doors or drawers will open. Make sure there will be ample clearance for accessibility. Pay close attention in comparing the refrigerator capacity between units (measured in cubic feet). The average sized refrigerator provides between 18-26 cubic feet of storage. Larger capacity refrigerators from various brands can go up to 33 cubic feet..

purchase…look for the Energy Star rating. If you want a more custom look, “Cabinet or Counter Depth” refrigerators are designed to align with the front of your cabinet/counters. Consider a “throwback” style refrigerator for a pop of fun in the kitchen. “We designed a pivoting handle that mimics the look and feel of vintage refrigerators,” says Creamer from Big Chill.

A RECIPE FOR ALL APPLIANCE PURCHASES: MEASURE TWICE

Purchase and deliver once. Let your inner OCD kick in and measure the space multiple times. On the appliance specs, be sure you are referencing outside dimensions.

ADD SOME GREEN

As with any larger investment (Dave Ramsey would agree), cash is king and gives you bargaining power in the store.

SPICE IT UP

We no longer have to choose between black, white or stainless appliances. Big Chill offers some seriously fun alternative colors with mid-century style. Bright orange refrigerator? Umm … Yes, please! Recently I worked with Big Chill to collaborate on color for the brand new, more modern “Pro” series. Check them out at bigchill.com. BlueStar and Prizer Hoods® offer their line of ranges and hoods in over 750 colors! With the trends of white kitchens, I love the idea of popping something unexpected in the kitchen with color. Why stick to stainless steel? If you want just a splash of color, you can actually mix up the look of your oven, range or cooktop with colorful knobs from BlueStar. Switch from green to red knobs for the holidays … why not?

COVER WITH A LID

CONSIDER THIS:

Blend in appliances with the cabinets, with custom panel fronts.

Do you utilize your freezer much for food storage? If so, consider adding a top load freezer in the garage. (I bet some of you East Texas hunters already have this!)

Restaurant quality cooking equipment for the home exists. If you’re a serious "at home" chef, don’t settle on performance or design. With advanced technology and design, appliances do not have to be an eyesore in the kitchen.

Do you want an ice and filtered water dispenser on the door?

Energy efficiency is important for your wallet and the environment. The refrigerator pulls a great deal of electricity, so make a smart

GRADE A

If you are in the market for new appliances, check out sales this month, especially on Columbus Day. Stores usually increase discounts on holiday weekends. WHAT’S THAT SMELL?

“Ventilation is often the last thought when remodeling a home kitchen, when it should really be the first. Prizer Hoods® is all about bringing commercial grade ventilation to the home chef. Our 16-guage metal hoods have a commercial-style, thick baffle filter system for maximum grease removal and simple cleaning," says Sheffield.

LET IT SIMMER

Study online reviews, Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping and other sources. In the end, it’s up to you to do your homework. Only you know your cooking style.

IS IT DONE YET?

I may not be able to cook like my Grandmother just yet, but I do share her passion for the kitchen. I only wish I had paid more attention to how much flour she put in those potatoes and how exactly she made that gravy. What ever you decide to cook with, I do know the most important ingredient to any recipe is love.

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Preview Party Sponsored by R & K Distributors, Inc. Wednesday, November 12th, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. $125 per person. Music provided by The Pictures. Kick up your kilt and dance the night away as you preview this year’s incredible shopping extravaganza. Dine on delicious cuisine by Eddie Deen & Company while partaking in the year’s most anticipated silent and live auctions.

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Friday, November 14th 9 a.m. – Noon Limited Jewel Seating $85 per person includes table seated brunch and a special gift from the Kendra Scott collection given by Cole and Co. General admission $35 per person includes brunch. Her jewelry is one of the most coveted items on Christmas lists everywhere this year, but even as internationally known jewelry designer, Kendra Scott, and her brand grow, she remains committed to the company’s founding philosophy, “Family, Fashion & Philanthropy.” Be inspired by the message of this fashion-forward and philanthropic Texan.

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Style Show and Brunch Thursday, November 13th, 9:30 a.m. Noon $35 per person.Roll out the red carpet, the trumpet and the bagpipes for this style show fit for a queen. Enjoy catering by Eddie Deen & Company and private market shopping.

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Make your sweetie feel special all year long with Flowers for a Year from Garden Style! Ten months out of the year, receive a beautiful fresh floral arrangement valued at $75 with message of your choice. Choose two special months (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.) to receive an arrangement valued at $125. Plus an 8 piece box of Godiva Chocolates from Sweet Gourmet for 12 months.

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CONCESSION Chick-fil-A

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GOURMET

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Comedian & actor, Daniel Lawrence “Larry the Cable Guy” Whitney talks to UT Tyler Cowan center sponsors between his two shows in Tyler, Saturday night, Sept. 13th.

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