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Jazz up your workout By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com

The Energizer bunny doesn’t have anything on Oak Forest resident Jane Luco. At her recent Jazzercise class at Garden Oaks Baptist Church, Luco was in command of the room, introducing new members and offering welcome to returning students - giving special props to one woman battling breast cancer. After the preliminaries, she begins the class with an enthusiasm that is hard not to catch. Her passion is even more noteworthy for the fact she’s been teaching classes for more than 30 years. Luco’s franchise ranks in the top 1% of more than 8500 Jazzercise franchises worldwide and is the longest-running in the Houston area. “I didn’t play sports, but [did] lots of cheerleading in West, Texas and my girlhood ambition was to be a go-go dancer,” said Luco. “I joined a Jazzercise class in Austin after graduating from UT in the late 1970s, attended class for about two years, then got my Jazzercise

certification/franchise just as we were making our move to Houston.” Luco and husband Jerry lived first in the Heights, and have been Oak Forest homeowners since 1991. Since 2003, all her classes are offered in the gym of Garden Oaks Baptist Church. She began teaching at the Masterson YWCA, and then owned and operated “Jazzercise Studio 19” on 19th Street, with a later move to the Baptist Temple Church Gym. “I love our location at the GOBC,” she said. “It’s easily accessible to so many neighborhoods, and for folks who work downtown, we needed a very large space with lots of parking to accommodate all our loyal members.” Luco said that Jazzercise is a total-body dance-fitness workout. “First and foremost, it really is fun. Folks will not remain motivated if they don’t enjoy their workout.” It includes cardio and strength-training with weights/resistance bands for all muscle groups as well as See Jazzercise, P. 2B

Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital receives another two years of accreditation Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the second time for its knee replacement and hip replacement surgery by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s stateof-the- art standards. After undergoing a rigorous on-site review in the fall, a Joint Commission expert evaluated Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. “In achieving Joint Commission certification, Memorial Hermann Northwest has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients with the need for hip and knee replacement,” said Jean Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q. executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend Memorial Hermann Northwest hospital for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.” The Joint Commission, known for its rigorous evaluations before it issues certifications and accreditation, only issues its approval for orthopedic joint replacement programs that have established a well-run disease-management program. Memorial Hermann Northwest is the only center in Houston to achieve disease specific certification in hip and knee joint replacement. “With Joint Commission certification, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from

Jane Luco has taught classes for 33 years. She currently holds all of her classes at Garden Oaks Baptist Church. (Photo by Betsy Denson)

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Dr. Michael Macris, M.D. , who is aﬃliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, said minimally invasive heart surgery has become more common in recent years.

Tiny Instruments, Small Incisions Can Mean Less-Invasive Heart Surgery When merited by a patient’s heart condition and health, minimally invasive heart surgery can reduce pain, bleeding, risk of infection and time on the ventilator. As better instrumentation has made the techniques more “user-friendly” for cardiac surgeons, minimally invasive approaches have become more common, says Michael Macris, M.D., a specialist in cardiovascular thoracic surgery. Trained in open heart procedures as well as minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Macris is afﬁliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. The ﬁeld of minimally invasive heart surgery appeals to Dr. Macris because his patients “have universally been very happy to avoid having a major

incision.” He shared his perspective on the minimally invasive approach in the following Q&A: What is minimally invasive heart surgery? Minimally invasive heart surgery refers to procedures performed without the use of the traditional breastbone-splitting incision, or sternotomy. Rather, the procedure is performed by approaching the heart through tiny incisions between the ribs. Among cardiac surgeons, there’s a popular saying: “The pain spared the patient is transferred to the surgeon,” meaning that the minimally invasive approaches are technically more demanding. Among other things, the smaller incisions make visualization more limited, so only the surgeon has a

clear line of sight; the other surgical team members watch the procedure through the surgeon’s headmounted camera. How common is minimally invasive heart surgery? Approximately 95 percent of heart surgeries are still performed with the traditional breastbone incision; only 5 percent are done with a minimally invasive technique, according to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database. Some of those 5 percent may still include operations in which only part of the sternum is split, so truly bone-sparing approaches

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Memorial Hermann Northwest among top 5% of U.S. hospitals For 10th consecutive year – Memorial Hermann Northwest along with Memorial Hermann Southeast, Memorial Hermann Southwest, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands – have differentiated themselves as the market leaders in quality and patient safety in being recognized, collectively, as a 2014 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The distinction places the group of four hospitals in the top ﬁve percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its clinical performance. Not all hospitals eligible for the distinction meet the ﬁnal requirements. In Houston, only two of nine eligible hospitals (22.2%) were recognized as Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence award recipients, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide. The Memorial Hermann four-plex is among hospitals in the city with some of the best quality care across at least 21 of 30 common inpatient conditions and procedures evaluated by Healthgrades. “This recognition acknowledges the commitment of the medical staff and

employees at these four hospitals and system-wide, when it comes to patient safety and quality,” said Dr. M. Michael Shabot, Memorial Hermann System Chief Medical Ofﬁcer. “It demonstrates the High Reliability Organization behaviors we have hardwired as a system and gives us the motivation to continue moving towards zero harm – such as hospital acquired infections – to our patients while they are in our care.” Safety behaviors implemented at Memorial Hermann to achieve the distinction include: • Employees trained to take a one second stop – called STAR for Stop, Think, Act and Review – before taking an action like injecting a medication. • Patient safety-themed motivational materials placed in public hallways and all patient rooms. • A comprehensive Electronic Health Record implemented for all patient care areas, including computerized physician order entry in all hospitals, automated computerized decision support and bar code bedside medication administration to ensure the right patient received the

Accreditation, from P. 1B the top down. Joint Commission accreditation provides us a framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” said Gary Kerr, CEO Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. “Achieving Joint Commission certification in hip replacement and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital received knee replacement, for our another two years of accreditation for its knee organization, is a major and hip replacement surgeries. step toward maintaining excellence and continually improving the quality of care we provide.” The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, launched in 2002, is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. Certification requirements address three core areas: compliance with consensus-based national standards; effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 10,600 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,600 other health care organizations that provide long term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also certifies more than 2,400 disease-specific care programs such as stroke, heart failure, joint replacement and stroke rehabilitation, and 400 health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

right medication. • And, HRO methods applied to blood sampling and blood administration. From 2010 through 2012, Healthgrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence as a group had an overall 26.4% lower risk adjusted mortality rate across 19 procedures and conditions where in-hospital mortality was the clinical outcome, compared to all other hospitals. During this same period, if all other hospitals performed at the level of Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence across these 19 procedures and conditions, 156,036 lives could potentially have been saved. “Recipients of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence have demonstrated better than expected quality care. For patients undergoing treatment for select common conditions and procedures at these hospitals, this translates to a statistically signiﬁcant lower likelihood of death or experiencing complications when compared to the rest of American hospitals,” said Evan Marks, EVP, Informatics and Strategy, Healthgrades.

Jazzercise, from P. 1B stretching for flexibility and a focus on core strength and balance. The music is current and choreography is a fusion of jazz, funk, hip hop and Latin with some kick-boxing moves thrown in as well. Luco says that dancing is a great way to keep building brain cells. “We are learning on our feet and rhythm reduces anxiety,” she said. “Every dance workout is pumping natural endorphins to help us ease stress. It’s all about feeling better--body, mind, and spirit.” There is no typical attendee and kids older than 8 can take part. At a recent class, many of the attendees were women. Eloise Fritts and Jan Petner have been taking the class for a year. Lynne Aiken has been doing Jazzercise with Jane for 20 years. “She makes us work out,” said Fritts. According to Luco, workouts are self-paced so that anyone at any level can start moderately and increase their workout intensity as they build endurance. “We have a wonderful community of folks, wherein we have established friendships for life, as we all motivate and encourage each other to attain and maintain our health and fitness goals,” said Luco. There is a $25 fee to join and $44 payment each month for a 12 month minimum. There’s also a $12 single visit price. Luco invites people to try their first class free, with no strings attached. For more information, visit http://jcls.jazzercise. com/facility/jazzercise-houston-garden-oaks-baptist-church.

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Heart Matters, from P. 1B are thus even less than 5 percent. As these minimally invasive procedures become more widely available and recognized, more patients are seeking them. What heart conditions merit minimally invasive versus traditional surgery? Minimally invasive approaches are generally reserved for situations in which the patient has either an isolated valve or coronary disease. Combination procedures still largely require a sternotomy incision. Are there non-heart factors that help determine which approach is used? The minimally invasive approaches can be used on any patient with a suitable indication; however, as with any operation, the healthier the patient, the more likely a favorable outcome. What are the advantages of minimally invasive heart surgery? Minimally invasive heart surgery can reduce patient pain, bleeding, risk of infection and time on the ventilator. What about typical recovery time diﬀerences between minimally invasive and traditional surgery? The average length of stay for traditional surgery is about a week in the hospital, then six to eight weeks for full healing of the breastbone. With the minimally invasive approach, patients tend to go home in three or four days, take minimal pain medicine, return to work as soon as they want, and have no broken bone to heal, so they may resume heavy lifting or driving as soon as they want. What other procedures are on the horizon? One promising procedure on the horizon is catheter-based valve repair and replacement, in which no incision is used; however, it is still somewhat problematic, and remains reserved for patients who are deemed inoperable.

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Eating for expecting mothers The importance of eating well before and during pregnancy is well publicized and talked about by healthcare professionals. But eating well after baby is just as crucial. Although, by putting baby ﬁrst, we often forget ourselves. Making smart food choices is just as essential after baby is born as it was before. The Cooking Fairy Joanna Wallis, a personal chef in Greenwich, Connecticut, shares four tips on how moms can feel less fatigued, get back on their feet and into shape as quickly as possible. Putting a well-balanced meal on the table at the end of the day often falls by the wayside in the early evening juggle to feed a hungry infant, deal with bath time, and to calm baby in preparation for a night’s rest. Even in hectic times, a healthful way of eating is important for our well-being and home-cooked is best where we can control the levels of sodium, sugar and fat and other key nutrients. But home cooked doesn’t always feel possible, especially in the ﬁrst few weeks after baby is born, when our time is pressured and we are trying to establish a new routine. Maybe you are not a gourmet cook, but a little effort and organization can go a long way to getting yourself back on track, feeling good and shedding that baby weight.

Tip #1: Avoid the Take-out Trap

Take-out food has its time and place, but it is best not to establish a take-out habit. This could easily pile on unwanted pounds through overeating and, depend-

ing on your take-out choice, can make you feel sluggish and bloated. Gourmet take-out items, often from local catering companies or high end markets, provide a more ﬂavorful and healthful experience but can get costly and repetitive very quickly. To avoid reliance on these options, stock up your freezer ahead of baby’s arrival with nourishing items that reheat easily. Start 3-4 weeks before your due date and try and make an extra two or three items per week. Don’t just make one family portion of anything either. Use your time more efﬁciently by bulking up the ingredients for a dish and stash two or three of the same item instead of one. Soups, stews, and baked pasta dishes usually freeze well.

Tip #2: Grab and Go

Try and avoid pre-packaged convenience foods and baked goods that are usually made with ample servings of sodium and sugar. Instead, stock up on fresh fruits and veggies which will keep you satisﬁed longer and are better for you. Some produce will store well once chopped. Be disciplined and cut fruits and veggies when you return from the store, or set aside for some time shortly after. Fruits like pineapple and melon hold well once sliced and even certain salad items like carrots, endive, broccoli, radish, kale will retain their crunch and moisture for a couple of days. Place them in lidded containers for an easy side dish, lunch or snack. This makes for an easy grab when hunger strikes and prevents you from hitting the chips or the candies to sate a craving.

Tip #3: Grocery Shopping

So you’ve been building up to a trip to the store with baby. You hoist the car seat out of the car, and onto the shopping cart and baby starts to fuss, soils her diaper or vomits. Unfortunately, these things happen. But, being organized will help make the trip less eventful. Always go with a list! Know what you need to buy to keep you and your family covered for at least ﬁve days (preferably longer) and stay focused on the items on your list. Alternatively, consider using a shopping delivery service where you can click to shop, and/or joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) where produce is delivered to your door fresh from the farm.

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FREE CONCERT ‘SERATA LIRICA’ All Saints Cultural Arts Series

A free concert “Serata Lirica” will be followed by a light dinner at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., at 5 p.m. Feb. 9. Italian tenor Angelo Ferrari will be accompanied by Frankie J. Kelly on the piano and joined by soprano Priscilla Salisbury. Information: 832-641-6319, www. incantoagency.com.

FIX FELIX FOR FREE Houston Humane Society

The Houston Humane Society will neuter 700 male cats for free at the HHS Animal Wellness Clinic on Feb. 19. Cat owners must have an appointment, and there is a limit of five cats per person. Domesticated and feral cats qualify. Each feline must be in a plastic crate or carrier. A current rabies vaccination is required by law. Pet owners must show proof of current rabies certificate, or they may purchase a rabies vaccine for their cat the day of the event. Additional optional services will be offered at the time of surgery for a small fee. Information: fixfelix@houstonhumane.org, www.houstonhumane.org, 713433-6421.

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Lulu M. Stevens Elementary School, 1910 Lamonte Ln., is oﬀering Pre-K and Kindergarten Tours on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Mar. 26 at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday Apr. 30 at 8:30 a.m. All tours start in the front hallway. To request a tour at another time, please call 713613-2546.

RELATIVES AS PARENTS CONFERENCE Relatives As Parents Coalition

A free conference for grandparents and other relatives raising kin children to learn information and resources. The conference is for adults only and will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at DePelchin Children’s Center, 4950 Memorial Dr. Pre-registration is required. Information: 713-4600781 x3016, 832-830-2398, rapp@voatx.org.

RED WINE DARK CHOCOLATE HEART HEALTHY EVENT Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

To promote awareness of cardiovascular disease, Memorial Hermann Northwest, 1635 North Loop West, will host a free educational and fun event, where attendees can enjoy red wine and dark chocolate while they learn how to lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. Watch heart healthy cooking demonstrations and get heart health advice from medical professionals. The event will be in the classroom in South Tower from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25. Information: 713-222-CARE (2273).

ROUND-UP SUNDAY St. Thomas High School

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community with 100% of all proceeds beneﬁting the STH tuition assistance program. Round-Up is March 2, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr., and will feature bull riding to rock climbing, carnival games and a raﬄe drawing. Booth sponsorships are available. Information: www.sths.org, 281772-9043, 832-428-5550.

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Next season, Livingston will get an opportunity to play a road game closer to Houston. This season, the Cardinals only got as close as Nacogdoches when they lost to conference leader Stephen F. Austin, 76-74, last Saturday. Livingston, who is studying Business with a minor in Kinesiology, is excelling in the classroom as well with an A, two B+s and two Bs last semester. “I spend a lot of time studying and the tutorials help me out a lot,” Livingston said.

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Showing your pets some love this Valentine by Molly Sue McGillicutty “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone--we find it with another”--Thomas Merton. So, you’ve already purchased chocolates, flowers and jewelry for your favorite 2-legged companions for Valentine’s Day. Now, what can you do for your pet to show them the love? I’ve compiled a list of things that I think are good ways of showing your 4-legged loves how much you care.

Identifying your pet Probably the single most loving thing you can do for your pet is to make sure that they’re properly tagged and (even better) microchipped. Microchipping involves the painless placement of a small microchip (the size of a grain of rice) under the skin of your pet’s back or neck. If your pet ends up in a pound, shelter or vet’s ofﬁce, he can be scanned for a chip and returned home. Microchipping can cost between $25 and $50 at your vet’s ofﬁce, or oftentimes, animals that are adopted from rescue groups or shelters already come microchipped (but please make sure to transfer the pet’s contact information into your name immediately after bringing the pet home.)

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Heartworm preventative What makes your pet’s heart happier than being healthy and free from harmful parasites? These days, heartworms are a completely preventable (and usually treatable) ailment. A simple, once a month treatment knocks out all manner of parasites in most dogs and cats. There are many options on the market these days, so check with your vet to ﬁnd the medication that is best for your pet. Training A well-trained pet is a happy pet. Look into training if you and your dog have been having a “battle of the wills.” A dog who knows who is the “alpha” is happier and calmer. Stores such as PetSmart offer reasonably-priced dog training that can make even the most

unruly dogs much easier to love. The gift of your time A nice, long walk is good for both of your hearts this Valentine’s Day, but a nice brushing or just a loving cuddle session might ﬁt the bill as well. Selﬂess gifts Probably one of the kindest gifts you can give is a gift of your money, supplies or your time to a rescue group or shelter. For a uniquely festive idea, go to www.weimrescuetexas. org, donate $25 to Weimaraner Rescue and they’ll send a personalized Valentine to your someone special. Order by Monday, February 10 for Valentine’s Day delivery. Find your true love BARC will be at the Montrose HEB (1701 W. Alabama) with over 75 of their cuties,

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Sweet, beautiful Serena has had a real go of it. Rescued after a ﬂood in the River Oaks Country Club parking garage, she found a home, only to be left behind when her owner had to move. This 4 year old girl is good with other cats and loves to play. Wouldn’t she ﬁll your heart with love this Valentine’s Day? Contact Friends for Life at www.adoptfriends4life.org to learn more.

on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. They’re also offering half off adoption fees! Friends For Life will be at the

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This February, help make a diﬀerence in an abused child’s life. When you make a minimum dona�on of $ 35. to Child Advocates through the Car Pros For Kids program, you’ll receive two free oil changes on any one vehicle. Purchase one for yourself, then Double Down and buy a gi� cer�ﬁcate for a friend to help even more abused children—It’s a life changing gi�.

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Neighbors: Seghers wins Honorable Mention in St. Thomas essay contest elizasgarden@outlook.com

Vic and Deborah Seghers would like to congratulate their son Julian for earning a fourth Place Honorable Mention in the University of St. Thomas student essay contest. Deborah said, “Over 840 fourth graders throughout Houston wrote essays for this contest, so we’re extremely proud of him.” At a Mass and awards ceremony on Jan. 22 at CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, Julian received a cruciﬁx from the Vatican which was blessed by Pope Francis as his award. Julian is 9 years old and a fourth grader at St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Many of you have discovered Jubilee, a brilliant and colorful shop over on 19th Street in the Heights. Jubilee is participating in a very special project with The Hay Center who will host a gala event at which high school seniors can “shop” for their prom attire from donations of gently used or new formal dresses and men’s suiting. Neighbors, your thoughtful donation can ensure that each teen leaves equipped with a dress or suit they love, along with accessories to complete their look. In addition to gowns and suits, donation items needed are: men’s dress shirts, ties, belts, makeup, perfume, cologne, nail polish, evening bags and dressy jewelry, gift cards to restaurants for prom night (Olive Garden, Chili’s, Pappa’s, etc.), gently worn dress shoes for girls and guys (all adult sizes), and cash donations made payable

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to The Hay Center (to be used to purchase items not donated). You may drop off items you wish to donate at Jubilee by March 10 and should you have any questions, please call Alexis Kidd at 713-869-5885. What an opportunity to make a difference at a very meaningful time in a teen’s life – just do it !

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The newly formed Oak Forest Women’s Group is very busy organizing its ofﬁcers and setting up its policies and procedures, but that hasn’t stopped these devoted ladies from forging ahead with valuable service projects. Their current project is the Oakie 2014 Clothing Drive and it is well under way. Organizers Diana Davila, Ginny Ledwell and Elyssa Wagman Horvath send sincere thanks to those of you who have already donated. New or gently used clothing and shoes will be accepted through Feb. 16 at Frida’s Mexican Kitchen at 3452 Ella Blvd. and donated to The Women’s Home. Shepherd Park Plaza resident and former Waltrip athletic director/coach Tony Zuccarini reports history was made on Jan. 26 at Black Middle School as the ﬁrst ever organized lacrosse game was played there by Black vs. Pershing. Good job by everyone! Lacrosse anyone?

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Congratulations to Garden Oaks neighbors Cory and Keisha Russell who Julian Seghers with Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza at the UST awards can’t stop smiling after ceremony. ﬁnding themselves scoring a game winning touchdown not once, but twice! They successfully picked the winners of the Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC championship game as well as the Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots AFC championship game and thus prevailed in Gallery Furniture’s Pigskin Promo #1. They then successfully made a Hail Mary pass and correctly picked the winning team of Super Bowl 48 to win Gallery Furniture’s Pigskin Promo #2. Keisha’s sister alerted her to the Pigskin Promo #1 and then the day before the Super Bowl, Cory and Keisha decided to tackle Pigskin Promo #2! The couple and their defensive line, Taylor (14 year old student at Johnston Middle School), Addison (9 year old student at Garden Oaks Montessori) and Cohen (4 year old student at Garden Oaks Montessori), are building a new home in the area and were thrilled with the fourth quarter interception of a living room set, playroom furniture, beds, rugs, accent items, a sofa table, a coffee table, and an entertainment center. Wow! Only Mattress Mack !

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