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50 East Texas

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12 Tech: 1Password 14 Music: Caroline Brooks Featured on the cover 18 ArtsView: Provides a Stage for Building Confidence 22 Music: The Avid Light 27 Artist Feature: Briana Sutton 28 IN Books: What We’re Reading 29 Movie Reviews: Don’t Overlook These Films

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32 Palestine, TX: Saving the Redlands 40 The Singing Angel: Neal McCoy Helps Families in Need 44 12 Kids and Counting 48 50 East Texas Stars 54 Show Palaces: These East Texas Theaters are Stars Themselves 4

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62 Fashion: Enjoy Summer IN Style 70 Go-to-Girl: Summer Must Haves

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128 Animal Attractions: Vicious & Cute 132 Leave Baby Deer Rescues to Experts 134 Texas State Paddling Trails 136 Special Section: Education Guide 146 Spirituality: Truly Devoted, or Merely Loyal?

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112 Recipe Ideas: Burgers & Hot Dogs 116 The Dining Guide 120 The Shrine of Texas Country Music 124 Calendar of Events

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East Texas Has Talent!

elcome to the talent edition of IN Magazine. Stewart Smith, the entertainment editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph (my go-to expert for all things entertainment), and I pulled together the information in “50 East Texas Stars.” Being a longtime Tylerite, I knew about Sandy Duncan, a star on Broadway and in movies and television. Back in the days when she was on the TV series “The Hogan Family,” I interviewed her for a story that ran in the Tyler Paper. She was excited to hear from a Tylerite and asked me tons of questions about what was going on here. What I didn’t know in researching the story was that the little town of Gilmer is birth place of two of the biggest recording artists ever: Johnny (“Chances Are”) Mathis and Don Henley, who hit it big as a member of the Eagles (my favorite band, ever) and then as a solo artist. In classical music, perhaps no one has had a greater impact than the late great Van Cliburn of Kilgore. His victory at the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in 1958 – at the height of the Cold War – was shocking. By many accounts, the competition was created to show off the superiority of Russian pianists and then this skinny, 23-year-old kid from East Texas stole the show. For decades, East Texans have shaped country music. Jacksonville’s Al Dexter made “honky tonk” the hot sound of the 1930s. Panola County native Tex Ritter was a singing cowboy star of the 1940s. The spirited fiddle playing of Johnny Gimble of Tyler defined western swing. With his 1959 hit “The Battle of New Orleans,” Rusk’s Johnny Horton ushered in the historical ballad craze. Today, Jacksonville’s Lee Ann Womack, Lindale’s Miranda Lambert and hot newcomer Kacey Musgraves of Sulphur Springs are shaping country music. In acting, East Texas boasts three Academy Award winners: Quitman’s Sissy Spacek, Longview’s Forest Whitaker and Terrell’s Jamie Foxx; and an Emmy winner, Jacksonville’s Margo Martindale. This edition highlights two singing acts chasing the dream of fame: Tyler native Caroline Brooks and Christian band The Avid Light. We also have the pleasure of drawing attention to country star Neal McCoy of Longview and his Angel Network, a charity that helps families

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Danny Mogle Editor of IN Magazine. dealing with the financial burden of children with an illness or disability. He never forgot where he came from and uses his fame to give back to others. Aspiring performers, dare to dream big. Don’t believe for one second that because you’re from small-town East Texas or a place that encourages sports achievement over artistic achievement that you could never make it as an entertainer. Forest Whitaker knows better. Miranda Lambert knows better. Sissy Spacek knows better. In her memoir “My Extraordinary Ordinary Life,” Spacek credits her success (not just as an entertainer but as a human) with her upbringing in Quitman. “All the things that are most important to me, I had before I left that little town. My values were formed in a community where material possessions didn’t count for much, relationships were everything, and where waiting for something you wanted could actually be better than having it.” Well said Sissy Spacek! Enjoy your IN Magazine.

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1Password

Have you ever forgotten a password? “We know what your private data is worth to the bad guys. What’s it worth to you?”

By NICK BUSKE

Xt9_*@b3anz/&A$ It’s the perfect password. Lots of upper and lower case characters consisting of letters, numbers and symbols. No dictionary words. No logic to it at all. Perfect in every way, except one: a human cannot reliably reproduce this password from memory. What good is a password if it cannot be recalled on demand? How about Fluffy123? Terrible password. Your dog’s name followed by an easy string of numbers. The only thing worse would be the word “password.” Highly memorable, though. Some of you are tensing knowing that your own passwords are not far from terrible. What’s a feeble-minded human to do when faced with dozens of web logins and all of those confounded security phrases? You could do what most folks do. Try to think of a quasi-perfect password and use that for every login. Maybe a variation of your first child’s name spelled backwards followed by the last two digits of their birth year: NyrmaK08. It’s better than terrible but still highly insecure. The main problem with this strategy is that if you use NyrmaK08 on every website and the password database of one of those sites is compromised, then some bad guy has the key to all of your other logins. Maybe that’s not a big deal for your Twitter account, but what about your online banking account? A rock-solid solution is to choose a password you could never possibly remember but that computer software keeps cataloged and can supply at the drop of a hat. Just as all of your sensitive physical documents are kept in a lockable file cabinet – or better yet a fireproof combination safe – so too are your sensitive passwords kept behind one, crafty password. That’s the thought behind the computer software, 1Password. A quick visit to www.agilebits.com/onepassword will give you access to a 30-day free trial, after which the software will set you back $50 for Windows or Mac. Fifty bucks seems pretty steep, at first glance. I mean, those password sticky notes all over your monitor only cost two cents a pop. Alas, 1Password’s price tag represents a fraction of the cost of covering your backside online. We know what your private data is worth to the bad guys. What’s it worth to you? Installation of 1Password presents you the opportunity to create a master password. Be crafty and choose carefully. This should be something difficult – but not impossible – to remember. String multiple unrelated things together in an order that doesn’t make sense except to you. And separate them with a memorable number or character or two. cHocula8dP105: my favorite childhood cereal, Count Chocula, and my present day soda of choice, Dr Pepper, punctuated by the last two numerals of my first vehicle’s production year. Notice the ‘h’ and ‘p’ are capitalized. I think you get the gist. Divulging your master password only to 1Password is of upmost importance. Don’t use this phrase on any other site, ever! You’re about to unload all of your secrets into a piece of software on your computer, and if that master password exists somewhere other than in your brain, you might as well tape a “kick me” sign to your own back. Master password concocted, everything else is downhill with blue skies and low humidity. Grab a cup of coffee and start plugging away at your web logins. You tell 1Password the web address of your bank, and then divulge your password. If you’re 12

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pretty proud of your current password, you’re home free. If you need to replace Fluffy123 with something a bit more robust, then 1Password starts to earn its keep. The program will generate a wonderfully forgettable password for use from that point on. Obviously, you’ll first need to log into your bank with Fluffy123 and change the password to match the one generated: RJAqU2XW7wWFqD. Now, there’s something you could never remember! And that’s the point. As long as 1Password does its job, then your brain is off the hook. Repeat this process for all of your web logins and feel each plate of armor being added, one-byone, to your online identity. Emboldened, you may now freely add to 1Password your credit card numbers and their expiration dates and security codes on top of your social security number and secret memos – things you would prefer not to share with the outside world. All of these itty-bitty, nitty-gritty details are safely stored behind a craftily constructed master password, which no other human or computer knows or could possibly guess. As deliciously useful as 1Password sounds, there’s a whipped cream topping. If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, you may install web browser extensions from within 1Password. Doing so unlocks the power to auto-populate any given site’s login and password right from within your browser’s header bar. You’ll still need the master password, but once that bit of security has been cleared, 1Password will recognize that you are on amazon. com and will automatically populate your login credentials so that you may place an order just in time for Saturday delivery. This small but awesome feature saves you from having to open 1Password to copy and paste your impossible-to-remember passwords. Of course, if there is whipped cream, there must be a cherry on top. That cherry comes in the form of paid smartphone and tablet apps for iOS and Android. The data between your computer and mobile device is shared either manually over a local wifi network or, more geekily, through Dropbox, the former method being recommended for the more scrupulous of privacy advocates. With these powerful apps, you may enjoy in the palm of your hand all of the benefits of 1Password on your home computer – even the ability to create robust, forgettable passwords on the fly. R.I.P. Fluffy123.

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chasing a

DREAM

By Danny Mogle

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aroline Brooks is bursting onto the music scene as equal parts saint and sinner. In the video of her new single “Tomorrow, Tonight,” the singer/songwriter from Tyler portrays a woman initially seen tenderly taking care of her fallen man, but then we discover that she has a dark side — a very dark side. And although the stylish video tells a tragic story of a gun-wielding, Bonnie-and-Clyde couple whose passion is snuffed out, the song is a radio-friendly, upbeat tune about a girl who meets a boy at a party and falls head over heels in love.

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Funny, you lit up when you saw me. We left and watched kung fu movies, and laughed the night away. With our magnetic chemistry, you pulled the starlight down to me. It shown so bright the night would never end. Caroline, who now lives in Los Angeles, likes the tension of being both light and dark. She says it is not her style to simply stand at the piano singing pretty tunes that don’t have much depth. “It’s more natural to me to be a little dark. This (“Tomorrow, Tonight”) is probably the happiest song I’ve ever written,” says Caroline. She says she typically writes and sings music that is “edgier” than what comes out on radio. “There’s already a little bit of Bonnie (Parker) in me and I

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think that’s what helps me create that edge, where I am not just ‘Caroline the girl next door,’” she reveals in an interview in her press material. The idea for “Tomorrow, Tonight” evolved from title. Caroline was intrigued by the implications of a love so instantaneous and intense that there was no need for it to build. “I definitely wanted a love song that felt more epic and urgent.” She and songwriting partner Ethan Roberts spent days hammering out the lyrics, hook and sound. The writing process didn’t come easy. The challenge was capturing the emotion of an allconsuming love in a few powerful words and notes. The song crescendos into a soaring chorus — a passion-fueled promise from a woman to her new man. I’ll love you like there’s no tomorrow. Love you like there’s no tomorrow. Exploding like two sticks of dynamite. Oh, I’m going to love you like there’s no tomorrow, tonight. “It’s catchy and relatable,” Caroline. It also could be her big break.

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Caroline grew up in Tyler, the second of three girls. She says her parents always had music playing in the house. From an early age she was exposed to the mellow folk of Paul Simon, the country styling of Lyle Lovett and the soaring anthems of Queen. Her dad would often grab a guitar and make up songs. At age 7, Caroline took up playing the piano. But things didn’t always go smoothly. Caroline’s independent streak began to surface. “I would frustrate my piano teacher a lot because I didn’t want to play songs. I wanted to write my own songs.” At The University of Texas at Austin, where she enrolled as a radio, television and film major, Caroline honed her performing skills as a member of The

Ransom Notes, the university’s elite a cappella group. The Ransom Notes sing everything from today’s big hits to pop classics of yesteryear. Think of it as college-version of “Glee.” Before graduating, she took what was supposed to be a short-term internship at a talent agency in Los Angeles, the city where aspiring performers go with big dreams of being discovered. Although she didn’t tell her parents, she says she knew in her heart she would not be coming back to Texas any time soon. “I drove out there (to Los Angeles) with some friends of mine. ... I didn’t know a soul there. It was a lonely and terrifying time of my life but it was what I needed to mature as an artist.” Caroline began attending shows of singers she admired and made connections in the songwriting community. She took advantage of opportunities to collaborate with Jim Collins, (a native Texan who wrote Kenney Chesney’s hits “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” and “The Good Stuff”), and Phredley Brown, who’s worked with Bruno Mars among others. She performed wherever she could — clubs, coffee houses and bars — and as often as she could. She made music videos of herself and posted them on YouTube. In 2010, she released a self-titled EP. People soon took notice. Many began drawing positive comparisons between Caroline and Sara Bareilles, the singer/ songwriter known for her hit “Love Song.” Caroline says she’s flattered by the comparison but that “I have my own thing going on.” In terms of music sensibilities, she sees herself more like a female version of OneRepublic, who had a big hit with “Apologize.” Another of Caroline’s songs, “Parachute,” is heard in the promotion trailer of Kate Hudson’s new movie, “A Little Bit of Heaven.” Both “Tomorrow, Tonight” and “Parachute” will be on Caroline’s new (as yet untitled) EP, coming out this year. Although Caroline says she’s “still figuring myself out as an artist,” she has reason to be optimistic that bigger and

“The music industry is paying attention . . A few record-industry people are now taking me seriously. That’s flattering.”

Tomorrow, tonight To be released late 2013 better things are coming. “The music industry is paying attention ... A few record-industry people are now taking me seriously. That’s flattering.”

THE BUZZ

The buzz is building for “Tomorrow, Tonight.” It didn’t hurt that “Entertainment Tonight’s” online edition, ETonline.com, provided the exclusive world debut of the video in April, describing the song as a “smashing single” and the video as “sumptuous.” Songwriter’s Monthly also is full of praise for the song: “The track opens with a dynamic fade-in followed by a tense, heart-hammering beat. The listener is immediately snatched up and whisked along by the music’s irresistible flow. The imagery of the verses comprises a dazzling mosaic that depicts the rush of life with an exhilarating vibrancy. “Ultimately, the chorus explodes with a rousing passion as Brooks’ vocals soar towards a grand flesh-prickling zenith. Very impressive!”

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Provides a Stage For Building Confidence By Jo Lee Ferguson | Photos by CJ White

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ing lives through education, outreach and the performing arts,” Donica was part of the group that helped form that vision about five years ago. “We want to focus on very strategically changing lives,” she says. “We’re not trying to make all of these children actors and actresses and famous.” Instead, it’s about what children gain in camps, workshops and performances. It’s about what they gain participating in the community outreach. It’s about what they learn.

Parents see positive influences of ArtsView. “I honestly love the friends and the people my kids are exposed to,” says Jennifer Nunley, Mercedes’ and Alexis’ mother. “It seems to me that they’re people and children who are not afraid to be themselves.” Aimee Akin, Abi’s and Andrew’s mother, likes that her children are gaining confidence and learning skills and responsibility. Children head up many aspects of ArtsView’s productions. “They (ArtsView staff) really take the education up a notch,” she says. General Manager Pamela Donica says, “Our mission is chang-

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perfect pictures of how ArtsView Children’s Theatre in Longview changes children: Abi Akin, a soft-spoken 11-year-old, surprises her family when she projects from the stage without using a microphone. Her brother, 13-year-old Andrew, found his niche running lights for productions. Mercedes Nunley, 14, found friends and confidence as she landed roles. Her sister, 9-year-old Alexis, has overcome the nervousness that once held her back.

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ArtsView received its nonprofit status in 2004. Founders Vickie Echols and Sandi Taylor saw the need when they were volunteering with a community theater staging “The Sound of Music.” Ninety-five children showed up to audition for five children’s parts. “We looked at the room and it was just packed,” Echols recalls. They began discussing starting a children’s theater. The vision was to do a few plays a year. They hoped on the first play, Taylor recalls, to have enough

children to fill 30 roles. More than 100 children auditioned for the production, “Alice in Wonderland.” “We knew there was a need. We never realized that it (ArtsView) would grow so quickly, and that children wanted to be involved in all aspects. Not every kid wanted to be onstage, and we have worked where the cast and crew now are all children (younger than 18). They’re running the lights, the sound. They’re doing props. They’re painting sets. That was the vision from the beginning.”

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Andrew Akin runs lighting for shows. “I didn’t like being in front of other people,” he says. But he had a desire to learn technical skills. His quiet sister had to think about whether she wanted to participate. “Once I did it, I wanted to do more,” she says. Their mother, who has taught them and their two siblings at home, marvels at

how the adults at ArtsView get children to take on new responsibilities. “It’s neat to see your kids perform and see their skills get better and better.” Besides staging plays, ArtsView offers Performing Arts Theatre School — PATHS, which includes camps, minicamps and workshops; an apprentice and internship program; playwright contest; and show choirs. “I think me and Vickie just wanted to do a couple of plays a year and then go home,” Taylor says, laughing. “We didn’t realize it was going to turn into something really well known.” ArtsView’s reputation has spread, she says, explaining that interns come from all over the country.

“It was really all a God thing,” she adds. “There’s no reason that (the) organization should be where it is after 10 years.” Echols, who has worked as a teacher and administrator in Texas public schools for more than 20 years, says the school accountability system has taken away opportunities for children to learn in openended, project-based ways. “We needed a way for children and young adults to explore learning in more of a project management, project-based creative realm, where there’s not one right answer,” she says. Echols says ArtsView gives children a safe environment conducive to going beyond what they normally would. Mercedes Nunley was discouraged after her first audition was unsuccessful. She returned and participated in one of the camps in which everyone gets a role. She’s since gone on to successfully audition for roles in productions.

fluencing my children. They cared about my kids. ... I saw (my children) becoming more poised, more confident, and those were some of the other perks. Mostly, it was just a great group of friends and adults that were speaking into their lives.” Echols loves the “community” that ArtsView builds. “It’s such an interesting dynamic that people have come together and people have figured out how to make it happen,” Echols says. “You get so close to everybody and you get to where you have a new level of relationship with them. … You always feel like you’re part of the ArtsView family.” Left Page: Student works on stage skills at ArtsView Children’s Theatre. Left: Some of the students enrolled in ArtsView. Center: Costume shop stores bundles of fabric. Below: Sign states ArtsView’s motto.

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wasn’t until they were on the way to a studio to record their first album that members of The Avid Light found out that they even had enough money to pay for the session. The Tyler Christian band had started an online fundraising campaign. They acted on faith that the money would come in. “We knew if we really believed, God would provide (and that) we would be able to take that risk,” says Chase Castleberry, 21, guitarist and lead vocalist. The Avid Light released its self-titled first album in May and is pleased with the response. (The CD is available on iTunes.) THE BAND Castleberry and guitarist Tanner Terhune, 22, have played together since both were in middle school; bassist Justin Frazier, 20; and drummer Colton Baum, 20; joined the band, then called Afterglow, two years ago. They were forced to change the name after learning that someone else held the trademark to Afterglow and they could not use it. After months of bouncing names around, asking family and friends for suggestions, and a memorable four-hour session in front of a chalkboard, they settled on The Avid Light. “We wanted to keep something (as a new name) that wouldn’t be completely different,” Castleberry says. “I started thinking of things that had to do with light. Then I stumbled across the word avid. “It’s weird (for us) to think we ever were Afterglow,” Frazier says. “We feel like we are The Avid Light now.” The name also ties in with lyrics of one of the band’s signature songs, “The Beautiful Pursuit.” “We fix our eyes to Your light// for You are holy, You are holy// Alive with hope, it’s all for You// You are Holy, You are Holy// Our eyes to 24

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You, on this beautiful pursuit// Our desire for You will make us new.” CHRISTIAN SOUND Castleberry, Frazier and Terhune are full-time students with part-time jobs. So how do they find time for anything else? “We don’t,” Frazier teases, sending his fellow band members into laughter. On most days, the band practices in available space at area churches. As they rehearsed the day before their CD release concert, the four were all business — surprisingly professional for guys in their early 20s. It’s a maturity they had to develop. “We used to rehearse at this one church where

there were ping-pong tables, and that was bad (and distracting),” Castleberry says. “But we do want to use the time wisely (in) that the churches are allowing us to be here.” All four were raised in Christian homes in East Texas and have the shared experience of growing into faith. Terhune, at age 13, attended a Winterfest event at Pine Cove Christian Camp in Tyler. “I grew up in a small church and didn’t take it (faith) seriously,” he says. “There was an altar call at Winterfest and I felt like I was supposed to start taking it seriously.” Terhune says he later fell back from taking faith seriously. Then at age 18 he met David Berryhill, who he credits as his mentor. “Over time

“It’s really important to us to do songs that are relevant to the church.” The heartbeat of the band is music that connects people to God. “It’s really important to us to do songs that are relevant to the church,” Castleberry says. “All our music is very worshipful.”

Left to Right: Colton Baum, Chase Castleberry, Justin Frazier & Tanner Terhune.

and through talks with him, I learned that I needed to change. I wasn’t a very nice or happy person. I talked badly about people. For me, it was a gradual change.” Frazier mentions struggling with doubts in middle school. He attended Pine Cove his sophomore year of high school and rededicated himself to Christianity. “It reopened my eyes to the reassurance that God was there,” he says. During the song “How He Loves” — written by John Mark McMillan, who the band counts as one of its influences — Frazier says he “grabbed a counselor and we talked for a long time.” Baum was 11 at Pine Cove when he became a Christian. “My friends were all Christians,” he

says. “I was blessed they were all in the same boat.” Castleberry’s connection with God has always been through music. “I had a passion for playing music in the church,” he says. “I really made my faith my own during high school. My sophomore year, God got ahold of my heart and revealed that music, and whatever I do, needs to be for him.” Christian faith is a bond that makes the band members “like brothers,” Castleberry says. “You have conflict with your siblings, but you still care about each other.” The Avid Light plays at church camps, retreats, and worship services. Band members also write original songs. All seven songs on the album, including “The Beautiful Pursuit,” are original.

PUSHING LIMITS The Avid Light seems to be on the way to success. And it seems to have the blessings of bigger musical fish. All four members had been “devout followers” of the David Crowder Band, which broke up last year. Four members of David Crowder Band have formed a new band called The Digital Age and now work out of a recording studio in Waco. “We just decided last spring to send them an email,” Castleberry says. In response, The Digital Age invited The Avid Light to record songs with them. The Avid Light looks to maintain a delicate balance between trying new things musically and building its audience. “We’re pretty progressive in the Christian rock genre,” Castleberry says. “I guess you could call us a Christian indie band. We’ve tried to really push the limits musically and lyrically.” Tanner adds: “A lot of our songs talk about giving glory and praise to the qualities in God that we see. ‘Changing Wind’ is about the seasons of life we go through and God’s steadfastness.” The band views the success of the online giving campaign, which raised $15,000 in 52 days, as indication from God that it is on the right track. “It (the campaign’s success) was really cool,” Frazier says. July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

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Natural Progression

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riana Sutton is looking at a wall plastered with pictures of beautiful coral in bright colors. Each coral has clusters of wavy lines that repeat in a living ebb and flow of contour and pattern.

The photographs are posted on a wall in the studio at The University of Texas at Tyler where she and other graduate students make art. Briana says the colors and flowing patterns of these creatures (nature’s living works of art) inspire her. “I look at the world but I see it differently than other people,” she says. “I see it all as interconnected. It’s my inspiration. All the color, forms and movement (in my paintings) come from nature. … It’s all organic and natural movement.” To demonstrate, the 28-year-old artist takes a bottle of watered-down green paint and stands over paper. As she gently squeezes, the paint comes out in a small even stream, hits the paper and instantly spreads as if it is coming to life. As she continues adding different colors and wavy lines, an im-

age full of motion and vibrancy emergences. The art evolves and becomes more complex with each layer. In her larger pieces, lines are haphazard in some places yet precisely drawn and carefully spaced in other places – both chaos and calmness within the same image. With this creative process, Briana doesn’t have complete control on how the final piece turns out, but she’s okay with that. How does she know when a piece is finished? She listens to her heart. “It’s just a feeling,” says the Mineola resident. “If it’s not finished, I just know. … I know I need to do something else to it.” In high school, Briana was required to take an art class. Her teacher saw talent and potential. Within weeks, Briana was moved from the beginner class to the advanced class. Art has been an important part of her life ever since. At The University of Texas at Tyler, she was exposed to many different types of art – from pottery to sculpture – and perhaps, more importantly, learned to trust her instincts. For her student exhibition held at UT Tyler’s Meadows Gallery (a requirement of obtaining her master’s degree in fine art), Briana wanted to create for the viewer elements of our journey through life. “At the start of the exhibit, I had paintings that were bright and vivid because as children that’s how we see the world. As a child you’re more imaginative. You see things bigger and better than what it is.” She then had a section of work that had more subdued colors. “Because as we get older and have more experiences, the brightness begins to fade.” Near the end, the paintings were more black and white in tone. “It all was about the essence of what we experience in life.” Briana says she’s embraced the fact that art is much more than just recreating the likeness of something else. For her, it is about expression and understanding and sharing her vision of the world. “Art doesn’t have to be a specific way,” she says. “Everybody views things differently. Everything can be art.” July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

Book Reviews

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“The Storyteller” // by Jodi Picoult When Sage Singer, a reclusive baker, becomes reluctant friends with Josef Weber, an elderly man with a dark secret, she has no idea her life is about to change. After Josef gains Sage’s hesitant trust, he tells her a secret he’s kept for more than 70 years: he was a SS guard for the Nazi Party and worked in Auschwitz where Sage’s own grandmother was held. If revealing his secret wasn’t enough, Josef asks Sage a favor: to help him die. Picoult’s novel touches on morals, forgiveness, sin and redemption and ownership of the past. Picoult’s works, though diverse, have one thing in common: solid research. She definitely pulls out all the stops to make sure that her stories are historically and technically correct. “The Storyteller” is no exception. To ensure the details (whether large or small) were in place, she interviewed many people, from Holocaust survivors to bakers. I’ve been a huge fan of Picoult since her first book, “Songs of the Humpback Whale” (published in 1992), so I am always eager to read her novels the minute they are available. While “The Storyteller” has many of Picoult’s trademark tools (unforgettable characters, wonderful dialogue, and a surprise ending), it lacks the power of some of her previous works, such as “Plain Truth” and “My Sister’s Keeper.” Regardless of what might be missing from “The Storyteller,” I’m still a huge fan of Picoult’s writing.

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“Don’t Cry, Daddy’s Here: One Woman’s Journey to Recovery from Incest” // by Brinda Carey Set in rural Texas in the 1960s, Carey’s true story of victim-turned-advocate begins with a chilling revelation: “No girl imagines at the age of 16 she will be at the funeral of her first baby.” The novel quickly becomes darker as the author reveals that the baby she lost was created by an act of rape perpetrated by her father. Not a one-time event, Carey details the chilling abuse that began in the cradle of her memories. Before Carey at age 17 escapes from the clutches of her father, she lost two children to premature deaths, directly related to the fact that the parents of the infants were too closely genetically connected. Definitely a dark tale, Carey’s story does not end without hope. Carey founded Breaking the Silence: Voice Today, a support group for incest survivors, in order that others who have suffered in silence might find their voice. The story is told from Carey’s point of view and is not as heavily edited or polished as celebrity memoirs. It is this raw honesty that makes “Don’t Cry Daddy’s Here” a thoroughly compelling, if not necessary, read.

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Movie Reviews

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This is one of the biggest summer movie seasons ever. With such a massive onslaught of huge movies, plenty of movies that don’t fit the blockbuster mold are in danger of falling through the cracks. Here are some that you may not want to overlook.

“Blue Jasmine” // July 26

What’s it about? That’s a good question, and one that no one can really answer. Writer/director Woody Allen has been tight-lipped about the plot. Is this going to be one of Allen’s dramas that’s serious, or will he continue in the vein of his last couple films, such as “Midnight In Paris” and “Paris, I Love You,” that are lighter fare? Either way, I’m sure it’ll be worth watching, especially with a cast that includes Louis C.K., Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Michael Stuhlbarg and Peter Sarsgaard.

“Fruitvale” // July 26

Based on the true story of Oscar Grant, who was shot and killed by a police officer in California, it follows Oscar on New Year’s Eve in the events leading to his death. This was one of the most talked about and critically acclaimed films at Sundance Film Festival in January. Lead actor Michael B. Jordan (as Oscar) is a promising young actor (he did great work on the HBO show “The Wire” and more recently in “Chronicle”), and this apparently pushes him into the realm of potential Oscar gold.

“2 Guns” // August 2

A DEA agent (Denzel Washington) and an undercover Naval intelligence officer (Mark Wahlberg) investigate each other until they find out they’ve been set up by the mob. This, sadly, will likely end up largely ignored, which is a shame because from the looks of it, Washington and Wahlberg make for a very entertaining duo. It looks to tread similar “buddy cop” trappings, but Wahlberg has really solid comedy chops, as does Washington, though his rarely seem to get used.

“Elysium” // August 9

Set far in the future, society’s “Haves” live a life of luxury on an orbiting space station known as Elysium, while the “Have Nots” live in desolation on Earth. Max (Matt Damon) attempts to infiltrate Elysium from Earth to bring equality. Neill Blomkamp made a huge splash when his debut film “District 9” took everyone by surprise a couple of years ago. His follow-up looks to provide the same mixture of high-concept sci-fi with socio-political commentary. I can’t wait.

“The World’s End” // August 23

A group of friends attempt to relive a pub crawl from their youth, while navigating (what appears to be) an alien invasion. We’re getting a new Edgar Wright-directed film starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. For dedicated fans of that trio, this alone is enough to guarantee a trip to the theater. I am one such fan. Wright has shown remarkable chops in crafting wildly entertaining and hilarious films rooted in strong characters. I’d hope that would appeal to anyone who loves movies. Stewart Smith is the entertainment editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph. July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

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he old Redlands Hotel building in Palestine did not leave a good first impression with Jean Mollard. “There were bats and pigeons everywhere. It had a terrible roof. The rooms were stacked with junk … and the windows were falling into the streets,” she recalls.

She wanted nothing to do with the junked-out old building at 400 N. Queen. It was a disaster waiting for a wrecking ball. If she would have had her way, she and her husband, Norman, would have jumped in the car and headed back to Houston as fast as they could. End of story. But Norman saw something else. A contractor experienced with renovations, he realized the five-story Classical Revival brick building was solid as a rock. The steel beams and concrete flooring were in perfect shape. Yes, the windows were piles of glass, but windows could be replaced. Yes, the rooms were crammed with old furniture and discarded lumber, but that could be hauled away. And yes, there were a few pesky

bats and pigeons to contend with. No big deal. Norman saw potential and when Norman saw potential and made up his mind, Jean knew that it was best to get out of his way because there was no stopping him. Norman made up his mind that he was going to save the Redlands. Jean says the next thing she knew, they had purchased the old hotel and moved to Palestine. The year was 1976. Some people were convinced that the Mollards had lost their minds.

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Cont. from page 33 | were producing cotton and corn crops that were the envy of farmers across the state. In the vast pine forest, timber moguls were cutting down trees and selling wood to eager buyers. But more than anything, Palestine was a railroad town. Being a railroad town meant prosperity and growth. The city of 25,000 had the good fortune of occupying a prime spot on the main line of the International & Great Northern Railroad. The one thing that Palestine did not have was a first-class hotel and that bothered some of the fine, hard-working folks in the Young Men’s Business League. These influential leading citizens “had been agitating for a suitable hotel for some time,” notes a history of the hotel. Many of these same men became directors of the newly organized Palestine Hotel Company, which in April 1914 began selling stock to raise $100,000 to build a fine hotel on the edge of the business district and just blocks away — a comfortable walking distance for weary passengers — from the railroad depot. Among stockholders were political bigwig Thomas Mitchell Campbell, who had recently served a term as governor, and Royall National Bank President Tucker Royall, one of the wealthiest men in town and a future regent of The University of Texas System. Before the year was over, construction was in full swing. According to one account, the sand used to mix the concrete was hauled from the Trinity River in carts pulled by teams of strong oxen. A large group of skilled laborers from Italy who had been brought in to build the recently completed Anderson County Courthouse — being hailed as one of the most impressive structures in the region — was hired to help supervise the work. The Redlands was built as an imposing brick veneer structure fortified with concrete and steel beams. The exterior features limestone window sills, bracketed tin cornice, decorative brick panels and masonry blocks at the corners of the walls. Special attention was paid to the spacious and open lobby which was anchored by a tile-surround fireplace and had a floor covered with decorative white hexagonshaped tiles. A skylight in the roof of the mezzanine deck allowed natural light to pour in. From the lobby, patrons could access a fine restaurant and a barber shop tending to the needs of gentlemen. A large ballroom with a shiny hardwood dance floor dominated the second-floor mezzanine, which also housed the hotel’s luxury suites that even had their own bathrooms. The top three floors were devoted to guest rooms — 86 in all. The Redlands opened with great fanfare on March 18, 1915. In the program for the grand opening, 34

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the proud directors boasted that their new hotel is “serving notice on the world that the rustic and uncouth town has gone forever, and in its place is blossoming forth a modern city abreast of the times and fully alive to all the niceties of twentieth century living.”

HARD TIMES The Redlands was the toast of the town. “The hotel was used for the regular meetings of the Palestine Rotary Club and was the frequent choice for luncheons, soirees and receptions” attended by members of high society, says a history of the building. But the good times did not last long. There were not enough guests to keep the rooms filled. According to some accounts, the water pressure was terrible. No one wanted to stay in a hotel that did not even have enough water for a decent bath. Despite being fancy and popular with the locals, the Redlands proved to be less enticing to guests and ultimately became a financial sinkhole. It closed in 1919 but fate was smiling on Palestine. Within only months, the International & Great Northern (I&GN) Railroad leased the entire building to serve as its new headquarters, an arrangement that continued for the next 37 years. The railroad needed office space not hotel space. It covered the beautiful tiled floor in the lobby. It closed in the skylight on the mezzanine. It knocked out walls in some places to create large work areas and closed in other spaces to create small offices. An entrance fronting Oak Street was closed as well as the street entrance to the old barber shop. During this period, several hundred worked in the building processing the mounds of paperwork needed to keep the railroad on track. Over the years, as rail traffic declined, the I&GN was involved in several mergers and name changes. By 1957, the I&GN had become part of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. When the railroad moved its administrative offices to St. Louis, Mo., the old Redlands building was vacated. The Palestine Hotel Company desperately tried to find new tenants but nobody was interested. Eventually bats, pigeons and vagrants moved in. Once a proud symbol of Palestine’s railroad heritage, the Redlands building became an eyesore and an embarrassment.

THE MOLLARDS Deteriorating year after year, the building had sat vacant for two decades when the Mollards arrived and proposed an ambitious adaptive-use plan to restore it as a hotel with retail shops. In 1976, America was celebrating its bicentennial. Restoring historic properties was considered a patriotic thing to do. Many in Palestine were hopeful, yet skeptical, they really could pull it off. Norman not only knew

what it would take to get the job done, he also knew what the building meant to the residents. Norman grew up in Palestine at a time when everybody knew (or was) a railroad employee who worked there. The building is on a main street and one of the largest in the city. For a long time, it very much was part of the heart and soul of Palestine. After graduating from high school, Norman enlisted in the Navy to fight in World War II. He entered the pilot training program in 1942 and was assigned to a squadron on the USS San Jacinto. Flying an F6F Hellcat, he downed six Japanese fighters during ferocious dogfights over the Pacific, according to newspaper accounts. He was hailed as a “Flying Ace” war hero and awarded numerous medals for extraordinary bravery| Cont. on page 36

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Cont. from page 34 | and service to his country during its greatest hour of need. Norman served 27 years in the Navy, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1969.  He then launched a successful real estate and construction business based in Houston. He had retired from this venture when he and Jean, and Jean’s brother, Robert Laughlin, took on the daunting task of saving the Redlands. Norman Mollard had come home. Jean says they immediately went to work cleaning up the huge mess. One of the first things they had to do was repair the sagging and leaking roof. They ordered truckloads of new windows to replace the nearly 100 that had been smashed by vandals. They knocked down some of the interior walls, scraped off gobs of ugly paint and stripped rooms down to the bare essentials. They removed flooring and rediscovered the beautiful tiles in the lobby. They removed a false ceiling on the mezzanine and rediscovered the skylight. They slowly and carefully began adding modern amenities while preserving as much of the character of the building as possible. Jean filled the rooms and public spaces with antiques from the early 1900s. The Mollards converted much of the top floor into a penthouse and moved in. Jean operated her antique exporting business from the basement. By spring of 1977, enough of the restoration had been completed to reopen the lobby, which now housed Jean’s retail antique shop. Jean says nothing thrilled Norman more than giving a historic building new life. He typically acquired buildings in bad shape for next to nothing, renovated them and sold them. He then used the money made on one project to bankroll his next project. His restorations in Palestine include the Texas Theater and buildings in the popular Old Town district. In 2002, Palestine Chamber of Commerce honored the Mollards for their work in the community. In 2007, Norman died from a heart attack. In a story in the Palestine newsTime clock punch card from Redlands Inn.

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paper noting his death, he was remembered for saving some of the town’s most treasured structures. “He strived to make his community a better place in which to live. He loved the old historic buildings and worked tirelessly to help beautify downtown Palestine. Norman was a community leader, a good neighbor and wonderful friend,” his longtime friend Bill Tatum said. Jean told the paper that she treasured the time she had with her beloved husband. “Some people live a lifetime and never have the love and respect I have had for my life of over 30 years with Norman. It has been an adventurous trip. He saw no barriers; anything was possible. And we lived it that way.”

NEW LIFE Laura Westgate, manager of Palestine’s Main Street program, shudders to think what would have happened to the Redlands had the Mollards and Laughlin not enter the picture. “It really was a rescue,” she says. “If they hadn’t come here it (the building) would have been gone and there would have been just a big giant gaping hole. … It needed someone to step in with vision (of what it could be again) and he had that.” The Redfire Grille restaurant and gift shops occupy the inn’s first floor. The up-

per floors house furnished extended-stay apartments with housekeeping services as well as overnight rooms. The Mollards’ old penthouse is receiving another update. Largely good as new (some work remains on the upper floors), the Redlands is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a preserved structure of historical significance. Jean is determined to complete the renovations they started side by side long ago. “Norman would be proud to see the work is continuing,” says Jean standing in the lobby, a display paying tribute to her husband’s wartime service behind her. The original builders somehow knew that against all odds the Redlands would stand the test of time. A speaker at the hotel’s opening celebration in 1915 prophetically noted: “This enduring pile of steel and stone stands today as it promises to stand a century hence. … As a work of art and as a structure eminently adapted for its purpose, let it speak for itself. … Long after its makers and the present generation alike shall have crumbled into dust in their graves, its solid foundation, its massive walls and its substantial frame will combine to offer that same safe and hospitable shelter to mankind that it offers now.”

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f it wasn’t for Neal McCoy’s East Texas Angel Network, Carmelia Shelton and her four children – including a son with spina bifida – likely would have ended up in a homeless shelter. A single mother working as a medical assistant, she turned for help to the charity founded by the East Texas country music star to help families who have children with ongoing medical needs. The Angel Network began paying her house bill. “Years ago, we would have (otherwise) been on the street,” says Carmelia, 40, sitting at the kitchen table of her New Chapel Hill home. Also present are Jeff Shelton, 45, her husband of two years, and Bryan Hunter, her 17-year-old wheelchair-bound son with spina bifida. Carmelia was told Bryan had spina bifida when she was four months pregnant. She says doctors suggested she terminate the pregnancy. She refused. Spina bifida occurs in an embryo when the part of the neural tube which forms into the baby’s brain and spinal cord, fails to 40

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develop or close properly, causing defects in the spinal cord and bones of the backbone. Normally, the neural tube closes on the 28th day after conception. Bryan had to have surgery to close his spine – the first of several operations. Bryan also had scoliosis, causing curvature of the spine. Rods inserted into his spine allow him to sit up straight. Two years ago, Bryan’s legs had to be amputated above the knee because of complications from spina bifida. After his legs were amputated, he contracted a staph infection in his stumps. Although he still faces health challenges and will always have disabilities, Bryan will finish high school in Arp in the fall. “He wants to be a 911 dispatcher,” says Carmelia. The Angel Network continues to provide financial assistance to the family. Carmelia says no matter what their need, she knows she can turn to the Angel Network for help. Bryan and all members of the family have met McCoy several times and have been guests at his Angel Network concerts. “He truly cares about these kids (that he helps),” she says of the country music star.

providing gas money to get to a doctor’s appointment. “These (type of expenses) are the kinds of things that fall through the cracks when you’re tending to a sick child,” says McCoy. The charity is funded through private donations, corporate sponsorships and annual fundraisers. On Sept. 27, the Angel Network fundraising golf tournament will take place at the Wood Hollow Golf Course in Longview followed that night with a dinner and silent auction in Maude Cobb Convention Center. On Sept. 28, the charity’s annual benefit concert will be held in LeTourneau University’s S.E. Belcher Chapel and Performance Center. At the benefit concert, all entertainers perform for free. Some of the biggest acts in entertainment have performed at the show. “In 2004, Wayne Newton came and brought his entire orchestra,” says McCoy. Other headliners have included country music stars Blake Shelton and Martina McBride

ANGEL TO THE RESCUE In 1994, McCoy performed in Arizona at a concert to raise money for a boy who had bone marrow cancer and then met the child. McCoy and his wife, Melinda, had just become parents of a healthy son. “We understood how fortunate we were to have two healthy children,” says McCoy, referring to his son, Swade, and daughter, Miki. The McCoys returned home to Longview determined to do something to help families of medical fragile children who face the financial challenges. Since its founding 18 years ago, East Texas Angel Network has raised about $7 million and has given money to more than 700 families. The money helps with everything from paying the electricity bill to

NEAL MCCOY A native of Jacksonville, McCoy’s country music career took off in 1981 when he won a singing contest in Dallas hosted by Janie Fricke and met country singer Charley Pride. McCoy says Pride “took me under his wing.” He began to receive national attention as Pride’s opening act on tour. In 1993, McCoy had his first No. 1 hit with “No Doubt About It.” One of the biggest country hitmakers in the 1990s and early 2000s, McCoy has three platinum albums and a gold album and seven Top 10 country music hits, including “Wink,” “The Shake,” “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On,” “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,” “You Gotta Love That” and “For a Change.” He was honored as Entertainer of the Year in 1998 and 1999 at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards. For several years, McCoy headlined USO shows overseas entertaining troops stationed in the Middle East. In 2005, he received the Academy of Country Music/Home Depot Humanitarian Award. McCoy maintains a busy performing schedule. “I’m on the road about 200 days a year and played 100 concerts all over the country last year,” says McCoy. He is spending time in Nashville recording a tribute album to his mentor Pride. The album is scheduled to be released later this year. For more information about Neal McCoy’s East Texas Angel Network, go to www.nealmcoy.com or contact Executive Director Patsy Williams at 903-297-9000.

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The Flanders: Joseph, Isaac, Benjamin, Daniel, Doug, Jennifer, Gabriel, Rebekah, Rachel & Abigail Not pictured: Johnathan, Bethany, David & Samuel.

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ohnathan. Bethany. David. Samuel. Benjamin. Joseph. Rebekah. Rachel. Isaac. Daniel. Gabriel. Abigail. Yeah, count them. That’s 12 children. Doug and Jennifer Flanders of Tyler are proud parents of 12 beautiful children. “When people hear we have 12 kids, I think they visualize in their mind a preschool class with 12 4-year-olds running around, although we have a little bit of that some days,” says Doug. “But the reality is they come one at a time, every year or two. You get used to the first one then the second one comes along and you adjust and adapt to that one and it continues. It’s not like suddenly you have 12 kids.” From the start of Doug and Jennifer’s relationship, there was no doubt they would have a big family. She wanted lots of kids and, well, he wanted her. After Doug and Jennifer met through friends at Dallas Baptist University, they used every excuse to spend time together. They were smitten with each other. “I hadn’t really dated because I really wanted a man that wanted a large family and no man that had asked me out wanted that,” Jennifer says. “So I didn’t even want to have coffee with someone that didn’t have the same goals for the future that I did.” During the first week of exploring the possibility of a relationship, Doug was escorting Jennifer to the library when Jennifer tripped. Doug said, with an almost certain tone, “oh my goodness, our kids are going to be so clumsy.”

“That was the first indication I had that he was kind of thinking the same direction I was thinking,” Jennifer says. “I said, ‘Aren’t you being rather presumptuous?’ but in my heart I was think ‘oh yay.’” Within a year, they were married. Fast forward 26 years. Jennifer and Doug are still happily married with 12 children (eight still living at home) and four grandchildren. The couple has grown closer in their relationship with each other and God over the years. “If you really are committed to God, to marriage in general, and to each other in specific, then you can weather lots of stuff,” Jennifer says. “God wants all of our lives. … Our entire life is meant to be given in service to him.” The couple found out they were going to be parents within weeks after their wedding. At the time, Doug was finishing medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. They were living in Mesquite, less than a mile from where Jennifer had lived growing up. “(I) never thought we would leave Mesquite,” Jennifer says. “Doug had five interviews (for jobs) in Dallas and one in Tyler. Even though he could have made more money in Dallas, this environment (in Tyler) for raising a family has been such a good choice and I hope to never have to move.” They have lived in Tyler for 16 years. Doug, an anesthesiologist, has a medical practice with East Texas Anesthesiology Associates. “The medical community in Tyler is just phenomenal,” Doug says. “Not only are they like the smartest people you will ever meet but they are the nicest, hardest working people. It’s just really a privilege to work with them.” Jennifer is a stay-at-home wife and a home-school teacher to their children. “With homeschooling we are home together all day long and we really are invested in each other’s lives,” Jennifer says. Jennifer considers being a home-school teacher and wife as her way to serve God. “Service (to God) is … about cooking meals for our family and changing diapers, hugging babies and teaching children, and responding to your husband. That’s my ministry,” Jennifer says. “I am serving God when I am serving my family.”

“If you really are committed to God, to marriage in general, and to each other in specific, then you can weather lots of stuff.”

THEIR OWN WORDS

The Flanders also own Prescott Publishing. Both Dough and Jennifer are authors. “I have wanted to write books ever since I was in fifth grade,” Jennifer says. “I had thought it would be something I would do when the nest is empty.” When Johnathan married, Jennifer set out to offer trustworthy marriage advice to her son and daughter-in-law. “I felt like there were some things I wish I would have known that I want my children to know when they marry,” Jennifer says. “I wanted to have something that I could pass down and say, ‘here, read this’ to help them avoid some of the mistakes that we made early on.” She wrote “Love Your Husband, Love Yourself,” a nonfiction novel that includes advice any Christian wife and mother could take to heart. Doug was motivated to write by the lack of good clean| Cont. on page 46 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

Left: Hallway in Flanders’ home. Above: Rebekah & Rachel. Bottom left: Joseph. Bottom middle: Jennifer adds to the family schedule. Bottom right: Benjamin.

Cont. from page 45 |stories. Doug says he had trouble finding familyfriendly stories to read out loud to the family in the evenings. Many books were full of curse words and sex scenes, which made them inappropriate to read to children. He now writes books that are both interesting and family friendly. According to information posted on the Prescott Publishing website, Doug “draws upon his experience as a doctor and 15 years as an Army reservist to craft action-packed novels. With 12 children … he is well acquainted with non-stop adventure.” “My goal here (in writing) is to not sell as many books as I can but to write as many books as I can that are clean and wholesome,” Doug says. “If some homeschooled families buy them and read them to their children, then I will have achieved my goal.” He says his books reflect their family values and traditions.

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To help their big household run smoothly, the Flanders use a buddy system. The youngest of the bunch, 3-year-old Abigail, is paired as a buddy with mom. The other children are paired in an oldest-to-youngest arrangement. This helps make tasks such as getting ready in the morning, getting everyone buckled in the car and cleaning up after dinner easier. Each child has the same partner for one year and (because there is usually a new newborn) gets a new partner the next year. With the system, each member of the family ends up bonding with the others. The older children also learn to change diapers, help toddlers dress and buckle children into the car seat. “It’s a life-skills training as much as anything,” Doug says. Another system involves the children’s finances. When the children turn 12, they become responsible for buying their own clothes and entertainment. They earn money by completing 46

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chores or working outside of the household. For example, 15-year-old Joseph has a dog-walking business in the neighborhood. He now wakes up at the crack of dawn to walk dogs and still make it home in time to start on schoolwork before breakfast. Thirteen-year-old Rebekah babysits and is in high demand for childcare services. Each child’s money is tracked by Jennifer and can be withdrawn for spending when the child wants. Doug requires the children to tithe to a Christian service (either to their church or to a charitable cause) and to put back an additional 40 percent as “taxes” (the money is deposited into that child’s college fund). “We felt it was important that they learn the value of money,” Doug says. “I’ve always earned my own money. We really wanted to cultivate that in our children to understand the value of money and to work.” The four oldest children have now started lives of their own. Johnathan, who has four children, attends The University of Texas at Tyler’s nursing program; Bethany and David attend dentistry school at University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio; and Samuel is going to start medical school in August. Are Doug and Jennifer planning on having more children? They say only time will tell and that it’s ultimately God’s plan.

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he piney woods of East Texas hardly seems like it would be a hotbed for producing the biggest stars of music, screen and stage, and yet for decades it’s been just that. The region has seen current and former residents win Grammys, Emmys, Oscars, and Tony Awards; appear in some of the most important films of all time; pen some of the most memorable songs in pop culture; and become icons of entertainment. Below is our compilation of the 50 greatest entertainers from East Texas. The list includes actors, singers, stage performers and writers both past and present. Each person was either born, raised or attended college here. The list was compiled by Danny Mogle, editor of IN Magazine, and Stewart Smith, entertainment editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph. It is a celebration of East Texas talent and not a ranking of best to worst. We begin with Stewart’s selections of “the greatest of all.”

STEWART’S “GREATEST” PICKS Matthew McConaughey (born in 1969)

East Texas Connection: Raised in Longview. He hit the big time starring in the 1996 thriller “A Time to Kill” and has received praise for his recent work in “Bernie,” “Killer Joe,” “Mud” and “Magic Mike.” | Cont. on page 50

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1. Matthew McConaughey, 2. Lee Ann Womack, 3. Chris Tomlin, 4. Margo Martindale, 5. Dooley Wilson in “Casablanca,” 6. Noble Willingham, 7. T-Bone Walker, 8. Rodney Carrington, 9. Tommy Tune, 10. Will Jennings, 11. Johnny Mathis, 12. Tracy Lawrence

1 Cont. from page 49 | Stewart says: McConaughey may be known for a propensity for taking off his shirt and drawling his signature declaration, “Alright, alright, alright!” but there’s no denying he has become one of cinema’s most recognizable faces, delivering a level of charm and affability that most actors could only hope to. In the last few years, he has played some of the most interesting and engaging roles of his career, proving that he has more than a million-dollar smile and Southern charm.

Johnny Gimble (born 1926)

East Texas Connection: Born in Tyler. A fiddler player, he was a member of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Stewart says: There are no two ways about it, East Texas spawned a legend in fiddler Johnny Gimble. A bedrock member of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, Gimble has cemented his name as one of the greatest fiddlers ever. In addition to being an outstanding musician (who can still be found playing shows around Austin), he developed a unique sound that came to define Western swing.

Will Jennings (born 1944)

East Texas Connection: Raised near Tyler. A lyricist, he has written some of the biggest pop anthems: Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” Whitney Houston’s “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” the Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes’ duet “Up Where We Belong,” Barry Manilow’s “Looks Like We Made It” and Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven.” Stewart says: You may not know Jennings by name, but you know his work. Jennings is responsible (and won an Oscar) for penning “My Heart Will Go On,” the anthem for “Titanic” sung by Celine Dion. Love the song or hate it (and there are plenty who fall on either side), there’s no denying the impact of Jennings’ work on pop culture. 50

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Van Cliburn (1934-2013)

East Texas Connection: Reared in Kilgore. In 1958 at age 23 he won the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. He became the first classical musician to have an album sell more than one million copies. Stewart says: It used to be that classical musicians were essentially the rock stars of their day. Van Cliburn was perhaps the closest to that in modern times. Cliburn was born in Shreveport, but spent his formative years in Kilgore where his love of piano was fostered. After he won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he was greeted with a ticker tape parade in New York City upon his return.

Joshua Logan (1908-1988)

East Texas Connection: Born in Texarkana. Logan directed some of the biggest Broadway shows ever. As a movie director, he received Academy Award nominations for “Picnic” and “Sayonara.” Stewart says: He’s another whose name has flown almost completely under the radar, but his work most certainly has not. Logan will go down as one of the all-time greats of Broadway with his work directing shows such as “South Pacific” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” In addition to his directing awards, Logan shared a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for writing “South Pacific” with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

Chris Tomlin (born 1974)

East Texas Connection: born in Grand Saline. His contemporary Christian music hits include “Our God,” “How Great is Our God” and “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone).” He won a Grammy Award in 2012. Stewart says: There are a lot of influential, talented and famous people on this list, but Tomlin may be the most quietly huge person on it. Few can lay claim to

shaping an entire sound, but that’s what Tomlin (along with some of his contemporaries like Matt Redman) has done. Go into a non-denominational Christian church and chances are the praise and worship songs sung will include one penned by Tomlin. His songs have helped define modern worship music.

Don Henley (born in 1947)

East Texas Connection: Born in Gilmer. As lead vocalist of The Eagles (the biggest selling American band in history), Henley is featured on “Best of My Love,” “One of These Nights,” “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane.” His solo hits include “Dirty Laundry,” “The End of the Innocence” and “All She Wants to Do Is Dance.” Stewart says: There’s no denying The Eagles’ presence in the annals of rockand-roll history. The band wouldn’t have been what it was without Henley at the helm. Helping to make some of the most recognizable rock songs of all time, this Gilmer native played a huge part in rock history.

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Sissy Spacek (born in 1949)

East Texas Connection: Born in Quitman. She won an Academy Award playing country music great Loretta Lynn in “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She gained fame in 1976 playing a picked-on girl with powers in “Carrie.” She was nominated for Academy Awards for roles in “Carrie,” “Missing,” “The River,” “Crimes of the Heart” and “In the Bedroom.”

Forest Whitaker (born in 1961)

East Texas Connection: Born in Longview. He won an Academy Award playing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in “The Last King of Scotland.” He starred as Charlie “Bird” Parker in the film “Bird” and played Lt. Jon Kavanaugh on TV’s “The Shield.”

Margo Martindale (born in 1951)

East Texas Connection: Born in Jacksonville. She won an Emmy as hard-hitting Mags Bennett on “Justified” and is

7 receiving rave reviews as a KGB leader on “The Americans.” Her film roles include playing Hilary Swank’s mother in “Million Dollar Baby.”

Jamie Foxx (born in 1967)

East Texas Connection: Born in Terrell. He won an Academy Award playing singing legend Ray Charles. He has starred in the films “Collateral,” Dreamgirls” and “Django Unchained.” He had a hit song, “Gold Digger,” a duet with Kanye West.

Dooley Wilson (1886-1953)

East Texas Connection: Born in Tyler. He was Sam, the piano player, in “Casablanca” where he sings “As Time Goes By.” Wilson performed in vaudeville shows and then in movies including “Cabin the Sky” and “Stormy Weather.”

Ellen Degeneres (born in 1958)

East Texas Connection: Raised in Atlanta, Texas. She starred in the TV sitcom “Ellen” and now hosts “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” She voiced a puffer fish in the animated movie “Finding Nemo.”

6 Noble Willingham (1931-2004)

East Texas Connection: Born in Mineola. He played C.D. Parker on TV’s “Walker, Texas Ranger.” His movie credits include “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Norma Rae” and “City Slickers.”

Richard Bradford (born in 1937)

East Texas Connection: Born in Tyler. He played a corrupt police official in the film “Hoodlum.” He was on TV’s “Cagney and Lacey” and in the movies “The Trip to Bountiful” and “The Mean Season.”

Rodney Carrington (born in 1968)

East Texas Connection: Born in Longview. Carrington’s country career includes success as a comic and singer. He starred in the television sitcom “Rodney,” which was based on his comedy and life.

Susan Howard (born in 1944)

East Texas Connection: Born in Marshall. She played Donna Culver on “Dallas.” Her first starring role on TV was on “Petrocelli.” She’s also| Cont. on page 52 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

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Brad Maule (born in 1951)

East Texas Connection: Lives in Nacogdoches and attended Stephen F. Austin State University. Maule played Dr. Tony Jones on “General Hospital” from 1984 to 2006.

Mary Brian (1906-2002)

East Texas Connection: Born in Corsicana. She appeared in more than 50 films after debuting in the 1924 silent film “Peter Pan” playing Wendy.

SINGERS & MUSICIANS

Miranda Lambert (born 1983)

East Texas Connection: Born in Longview; raised in Lindale. Lambert’s breakthrough 2005 album “Kerosene” sold more than 1 million copies. Her “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” won Academy of Country Music’s Album of the Year Award and she won a Grammy for “The House that Built Me.” She also performs with Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley as the Pistol Annies. Lambert is married to fellow country star Blake Shelton.

Lee Ann Womack (born 1966)

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East Texas Connection: Born in Jacksonville. She is known for “I Hope You Dance,” a song in which she encourages her daughter to take chances in life. “Mendocino County Line,” a duet with Willie Nelson, is one of her biggest hits.

Neal McCoy (born in 1958)

East Texas Connection: Born in Jacksonville; lives in Longview. An inductee into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, McCoy’s hits include: “No Doubt About It,” “Wink” and “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On.”

Johnny Mathis (born in 1935)

East Texas Connection: Born in Gilmer. The velvety voice crooner’s biggest hit was “Chances Are” in 1957. In a career that has spanned decades, Mathis has sold more than 350 million records.

Tracy Lawrence (born in 1968)

East Texas Connection: Born in Atlanta, Texas. His country music hits include “Sticks and Stones,” “If the Good Die Young,” “Texas Tornado” and “Time Marches On.”

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Linda Davis (born in 1962) East Texas Connection: born near Carthage. Claim to Fame: Her 1993 duet with Reba McEntire, “Does He Love You?” was a No. 1 hit and won a Grammy.

Carl Gardner (1928-2011)

East Texas Connection: Born and raised in Tyler. He was the lead singer of The Coasters, a vocal group in the 1950s and 1960s, whose high-spirited hits included “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown” and “Poison Ivy.”

Tex Ritter (1905-1974)

East Texas Connection: born in Panola County. A singing cowboy in the 1930s and 1940s, he starred in dozens of films and on TV. His hit songs included “I’m Wastin’ My Tears on You.”

Johnny Horton (1925-1960)

East Texas Connection: Raised in Rusk. His 1959 hit “Battle of New Orleans” helped usher in the historical ballad craze. He also had hits with “North to Alaska” and “Sink the Bismarck.”

Stuart Hamblen (1908-1989)

East Texas Connection: Born near Jefferson. He sang on radio shows and appeared in movies with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. He wrote Rosemary Clooney’s hit “This Ole House” and the gospel classic “It is No Secret (What God Can Do).”

“Gentleman” Jim Reeves (1923-1964)

East Texas Connection: born near Carthage. The singer’s country and pop hits in the 1950s included “Yonder Comes a Sucker,” “My Lips are Sealed,” “Four Walls” and “He’ll Have to Go.”

Ray Price (born 1926)

East Texas Connection: Born near Winnsboro. He made “For the Good Times” a No. 1 record in 1970. He also topped country charts with “Crazy Arms” and “Make the World Go Away.”

Gene Watson (born in 1943)

East Texas Connection: Born in Palestine. His country hits include his 1979 signature song “Farewell Party,” “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy).”

Freddie King (1934-1976)

East Texas Connection: Born in Gilmer. He (along with B.B. King and Albert King) is known as one of the “Three Kings” of blues. He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Eisley The Band T-Bone Walker (1910-1975) East Texas Connection: Born in Linden. As a guitarist, he helped popularize the electric blues sound. Walker is in both the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

Nat Stuckey (1933-1988)

East Texas Connection: Born in Atlanta, Texas. His hits include “Got Leaving on her Mind,” “Take Time to Love Her” and “I Used it All on You.”

Al Dexter (1905-1984)

East Texas Connection: Born in Jacksonville. He helped popularize honky tonk music with his hit “Honky Tonk Blues.” His hits in the 1940s included “Pistol Packin’ Mama” and “Guitar Polka.”

Lefty Frizzell (1928-1975)

East Texas Connection: Born in Corsicana. His many hits included “If You’ve Got the Money Honey, I’ve Got the Time,” “I Love You a Thousand Ways” and “Saginaw, Michigan.”

THEATER

Sandy Duncan (born in 1946)

East Texas Connection: raised in Tyler. Duncan won fame as “Peter Pan” on Broadway. On TV, she starred in “The Hogan Family.” Her movie roles include escapist comedies “The Cat from Outer Space” and “The Million Dollar Duck.”

Tommy Tune (born in 1939)

East Texas Connection: Attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville. Tune enjoyed a career as a Broadway director and choreographer. He won Tony Awards for his work on “Seesaw,” “A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine,” “Nine,” “Grand Hotel” and “The Will Rogers Follies.”

Ron Raines (born in 1949) East Texas Connection: Raised in Nacogdoches. His work in Broadway musicals includes roles in “Showboat” and “Chicago.” Raines played Alan Spaulding on TV’s “Guiding Light” from 1994 to 2009.

WRITERS & COMPOSERS Scott Joplin (1868-1917)

East Texas Connection: Born near Texarkana. Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” in 1899 popularized ragtime music. His music found a new audience in the 1970s when “The Entertainer” was featured in the movie “The Sting.”

Sandra Brown (born in 1948)

East Texas Connection: Once lived in Tyler. Writing in romance and suspense genres and under multiple pen names, Brown has had more than 60 New York Times bestsellers.

Glenn Sutton (1937-2007)

East Texas Connection: Raised Henderson. He wrote some of Tammy Wynette’s biggest hits, including “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” and won a Grammy for writing “Almost Persuaded.”

Marshall Terrill (born in 1963)

East Texas Connection: Born in Texarkana. Terrill has written biographies of Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley, Earnie Shavers, Ken Norton and Pete Maravich.

Jason Sellers (born in 1971)

East Texas Connection: Born in Gilmer. The many hit songs Sellers has written include “Strange” recorded by Reba McEntire and “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean.

CLASS ACTS

Ralph Kirshbaum (1946)

East Texas Connection: Raised in Tyler; son of East Texas Symphony Orchestra founder Joseph Kirshbaum. A cellist, he won international competitions in 1969 and 1970, has performed with the world’s best orchestras and has recorded classical music albums.

Jay Hunter Morris (born 1963)

East Texas Connection: Born in Paris, Texas. An operatic tenor, he performed in Metropolitan Opera’s performances of Wagner’s Ring Cycle in 2011-2012. He first received attention in Opera Australia’s production of “Madame Butterfly” in 1996.

RISING STARS

Kacey Musgraves (born in 1988)

East Texas Connection: Born in Sulphur Springs Her new country album, “Same Trailer Different Park,” produced the hit “Merry Go ’Round.” She’s toured with Lady Antebellum and written songs for fellow East Texan Miranda Lambert.

Molly Quinn (born in 1993)

East Texas Connection: Born in Texarkana. Quinn plays Alexis Castle on TV’s “Castle” where she holds her own with the show’s stars, Nathan Fillion and Susan Sullivan.

Eisley: the band

East Texas Connection: band members are from Tyler. The folk-rock band has released three well received albums, toured throughout the United States and abroad and performed on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Members are siblings Chauntelle, Sherri, Stacy and Weston DuPree and their cousin, Garron DuPree.

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Webster’s dictionary defines summer as “the usually warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn and consisting of June, July, and August.” I define it as the hottest time for makeup and fashion trends! So much is a GO FOR IT in this time of year for flowing tops, chevron patterns and shorts in vibrant pastel colors, like sunny yellow and bubblegum pink.

Makeup glows with tints of gold and pearlescent pinks swirled into one – perfect for eye-enhancing shadows and contouring cheeks on summer nights. Tanned shoulders are complemented by shimmering tank tops; lips shine with fruity toned glosses.

Shades in the Shade There’s nothing like glare coming off water to make your smile fade on vacation, so be sure to pack those sunglasses. Look for frames that flatter your face shape in colors that enhance your skin tone. Typically those with square faces look best in oval and round frames. People with heart shaped faces look best in round frames that soften the forehead. Most frame shapes work with oval faces. Don’t be afraid to have fun with it. Bright colors and fun shapes are a true sign of summer fashion. So ROCK IT! Some of my favs are Alex blue Polarized Aviator by fossil and the hot pink burberry foldable sunglass. Too bold for you? Then test drive something more subtle by Dolce and Gabbana or Ralph Lauren. I’m sure you will love them! Candy Lips This summer is full of hot lip-color trends! From bright persimmon to deep purple berry, nothing is off limits! I prefer glosses that shimmer in the sun. I’m totally in love with Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss in Light Pink and Nordstrom brand lip-gloss in Dandy.

But not everything needs to be light and shear. Amp up the mystery on summer date nights with a deep red or flirty tangerine in a matte lipstick. It seems deeper colors tend to be forgotten in summer, but they can look quite striking with a golden tan. When daring to showcase a bolder lip, remember to keep shadows nuder. I prefer not even using an eye shadow. A nice, smooth line of dark black cream eyeliner on upper lids makes the lash line appear fuller and darker. Top by using a thickening mascara such as Outrageous Volume Mascara by SEPHORA. Body Bling When thinking about makeup, most everyone forgets about the rest of their skin! I’m a firm believer that every inch of your skin benefits from being enhanced just a little bit. Body lotions with added light reflecting pigments (not glitter) brighten skin and blur imperfections, both poolside and day to day. Think of it

as a bb cream for your whole body. I like a Fake Bake-tinted, fullbody glow for daily wear, but for poolside I prefer Victoria Secret dry oil tinted body spray. Both are transfer resistant and give the right balance of shimmer and glow. Shorts Story In blazing Texas heat, it is impossible to think of wearing jeans or pants. It’s all about shorts or skirts. Sometimes it can feel redundant, but brands like American Eagle and Betsy Johnson are keeping it fresh with fun patterns and fabrics. And shorts don’t always need to be worn with flats. A longer cargo short looks classy when worn with nude wedges or espadrilles. I just bought and love like crazy the Steve Madden ‘Warmth’ Wedge Sandal! All trends this summer are comfy, cute and classic. What’s not to love? Xoxo- The Go-To-Girl July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

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Life on the

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lose your eyes. Imagine stepping outside onto a large sun deck. Waves gently rolling on shore make a soothing sound. A refreshing breeze blows from the lake. A dazzling sunset fills the sky and reflects off the water around you. There’s nothing like living on a lake – literally on a lake. For some East Texans, it is not enough to remain on shore. Some are venturing onto the water by expanding watercraft storage docks into living spaces that serve as weekend retreats and guest quarters. Built on the end of piers, these houses may be smaller than their land counterparts but are packed with charm, style and luxuries – not to mention million dollar views. IN Magazine recently toured two houses perched above the waters of Lake Tyler.

THE LOFT The owners of the loft are a couple with three very active children. The family lives in Tyler but escapes to the lake whenever possible. Their boat and personal watercraft occupy one side of the dock and their living space the other. On the lower level are the kitchen and living room, a bathroom and the master bedroom. The upstairs loft holds two more bedrooms, one of which is full of bunk beds and can sleep up to eight. Large windows leave the entire space open and airy and provide spectacular views of a large expanse of open lake. Two of the walls can be raised like huge garage doors to bring the indoors out and the outdoors in. Because space is at a premium, the interior is decorated with minimalistic pieces that are both stylish and functional. A basket in the corner holds beach towels ready for use when everyone comes in dripping from a dip in the lake. The exterior walls facing the| Cont. on page 80

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Cont. from page 77 | lake are painted an eyepopping, candy apple red. The furniture on the wrap-around deck adds even more pops of red. It is the place where the family goes to decompress and enjoy time with friends. They say in the boat house, life slows down and simple pleasures take over. A sign outside proclaims “Welcome to the Lake House: Where Friends Gather.” Another commands, “Go Jump in the Lake.”

COTTAGE The owners of the cottage are a couple with children and grandchildren who have been living on a quiet cove on Lake Tyler for years. They added even more space for guests and entertaining by building living quarters above their existing pier and dock. From the dock, stairs lead to the second-floor house: a bedroom, a bathroom and the open kitchen/den combination. Large windows allow sunlight and breezes to fill the comfy space. If it gets a bit too warm, the homeowners flip on the fans (with blades in the shape of large tropical leaves) and drop the bamboo shades. Plush chairs and couches in bamboo styling provide plenty of places to look out and soak up the elevated view. The sun, the water and the furnishings create the feel of a tropical paradise getaway. The outdoor space is just as important. Lounging chairs on the large decks encourage all to venture outside, relax and soak up the sun. For this family and their friends, the end of the day brings the hardest decision of all: stay in the boat house or retreat to the main house.

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This cottage style home on Lake Tyler (pages 81 and 82) is built on a level above the dock and features spacious decks, a spectacular view and casual comfort.

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SmartArt To The Rescue

or years, sales of smartphones have eclipsed sales of “dumb” phones. It seems that it is no longer enough to “reach out and touch someone.” We now feel compelled to be connected to everyone, everywhere, all the time. Smartphones make this possible! The things you can do with these small devices are limited only by your imagination. I recently was scratching my head, 88

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trying to figure out what to give as a birthday present to my daughter, Christy, a person who has everything she wants. You probably know someone like that. Then the answer hit me, smart art! About five years ago, a fire gutted several old buildings, some which had historical significance, on the east side of the downtown Tyler square. The very first Brookshire grocery store was located at the site of the fire. Although the buildings were destroyed, thankfully the front facades were preserved. The location now is the site of a courtyard, complete with planters of roses, tastefully paved walkways, and a

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very special mural made of tile titled “The Spirit of Progress.” Christy’s grandfather installed this mural in the old Montgomery Ward store that was located in downtown Tyler. The piece definitely has an Art Deco feel, like things did in the 1940s. Although the old store was razed long ago, the mural was saved. You should come and see it. We decided a picture of this mural, printed on stretched canvas would make the perfect birthday gift for Christy. Using my smartphone, I snapped a picture of the mural, emailed it to a website that prints photos on canvas, paid for it with my credit card (using the smartphone),

and had the finished art delivered to her address. About five days later, she received it, ready to hang. She loves it! It is a large piece of art on canvas and it only cost $49. It took me about five minutes of work, from start to finish. It also inspired this smart art project.

THE PROJECT

Let’s begin. High quality cameras in smartphones make it possible to take excellent photos. A professional photographer told me that even with all his high-dollar equipment, a phone sometimes is his instrument of choice to capture an image. Use the highest photo resolution setting (pixel count) that your smartphone is capable. Do you like pictures of people, places or things? You choose. Take a photo of whatever you like. I love to find an extreme angle, such as very close. An extreme close-up shot produces an abstract image that doesn’t reveal the true nature of the object. I love such an image as do many of my friends. I refer to this as the art of ordinary objects. First is a photo of a multi-colored glass vase. This image reveals what the object is. Next is an extreme close-up shot of the vase. The object, as a whole, is not apparent. Only the design is visible. Store this abstract image in your phone or email it to a computer. Now, search the Internet for a business that transfers digitally stored images onto canvas. Use the search “photos to canvas.” When placing the order, you’ll likely be asked how you want your photo oriented. Portrait style is vertical; landscape style is horizontal. You may have to choose between regular canvas stretch or a gallery stretch. I prefer gallery stretch, even though it costs a little more. These sites will also enhance your photos if needed. Most important is choosing the size. The bigger the better! Get the largest that you can afford. It is more impressive. Shop for the best deal. There are quite a few websites that offer this service. After you have done this once, the business likely will offer you even better deals. Pay online with a credit card, debit card, or a PayPal account. These sites are very secure. This is easy! The finished piece costs far less than had you made original art from scratch with paint. Such a project takes time, effort, and more money than you can imagine. Most sites ship the finished piece anywhere within three to five days. My grandma used to create art with little bits of threads instead of pixels. It was called “counted cross stitch.” Those pictures took a lot of tedious work and longer than three to five days – more like three to five months, or even longer. Wow, we have made progress!

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I recently was scratching my head, trying to figure out what to give as a birthday present to my daughter, Christy, a person who has everything she wants. You probably know someone like that. Then the answer hit me, smart art!

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Summer Skin Care

Information That Can Save Your Life By Leslie Harrison | Courtesy Photo

It happens

every year — the first warm, sunny day after a long and dreary winter causes us to clamber outside with reckless abandon, seeking the beckoning rays of the sun. We bask in the brightness of the light, soaking up every ray. We can’t help but feel happy and carefree. We know the dangers of sun exposure, yet we keep putting ourselves at risk. The sun’s ultraviolet radiation (measured as UVA and UVB wavelengths) penetrates the earth’s ozone layer and harms skin. “By damaging the skin’s cellular DNA, excessive UV radiation produces genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer,” explains the website skincancer.com, UVA is present during most daylight hours. It enters the skin more deeply than UVB and contributes to skin aging and wrinkling. UVB, which causes the redness of sunburn, damages the outer layers of skin. These rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

SUNSCREEN

The first line of defense is sunscreen. Dr. Shanna Meads, a dermatologist with Dermatology Associates in Tyler, recommends using sunscreen with a minimum SPF (sun protection factor) of 15. “An SPF of 15 blocks 93 percent of UVB exposure. Even better is a sunscreen with an SPF of 30, which blocks 97 percent of UVB exposure,” says Dr. Meads. Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens are categorized as either physical or chemical. “Physical sunscreen actually blocks and repels UVA and UVB rays” and contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, says Dr. Meads. A physical sunscreen provides excellent protection 96

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without covering the skin with an opaque white film. On the other hand, chemical sunscreen absorbs UV radiation before it penetrates skin. Spray-on application is convenient for getting to hard-to-reach, self-application areas, such as the back of the shoulders. Spray-on is a miracle of modern times for moms trying to apply sunscreen to squirming kids. When using a spray, make sure to rub the product into the skin to ensure full coverage. Dr. Meads warns not to miss applying sunscreen on the ears, lips, scalp, eye lids, neck and the tops of hands and feet. An adult application of sunscreen is the equivalent of 2 tablespoons for the entire body. Sunscreen should be applied about 30 minutes before venturing into the sun, says Dr. Meads. It should be reapplied at least every two hours — even more frequently if you are sweating or in water. Dr. Meads points out that even if you don’t spend a lot of time outside, you still are exposed to ultraviolet light, so it’s important to apply sunscreen every day. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months old. Children that young should be kept out of the sun completely.

OTHER MEASURES In addition to sunscreen, consider other ways to shield yourself from harmful exposure. A broad brimmed hat not only makes a fashion statement but is an essential tool in the sun-protection arsenal. “Look for a hat that covers your ears and shades your shoulders,” advises Dr. Meads. Rash guards (aka surf shirts) are a great sun-protection option for people who spend a lot of time in the water.

Several companies make clothing with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor). Coolibar (coolibar.com) manufactures high quality, stylish sun protective clothing for men, women and children. You also can make clothes sun protective by adding to laundry a product that washes in UV protection. SunGuard contains an ingredient that puts a UPF of 30 into clothes for up to 20 washings.

SUNBURN If at the end of the day, despite your best sun-protection efforts, you’re a bit well done, Dr. Meads has a few suggestions. “Apply over-the-counter cortisone twice a day to treat the skin topically and take ibuprofen for pain.” Cold compresses can ease sunburn discomfort. Dr. Meads also recommends drinking plenty of water to ensure proper hydration. In cases of a more severe burn, or if blisters develop, a trip to the doctor may be necessary.

Did you know? •Eating a healthy, balanced diet that include food rich in antioxidants protects skin from sun damage from the inside out. •One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. •One person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes. •Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for adults 25 to 29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for young people 15 to 29 years old. •More than 90 percent of the visible changes commonly attributed to skin aging are caused by the sun. •Cumulative, incidental sun exposure is linked to squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common skin cancer. Source www.skincancer.org

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Fixing more than just a

yler dentists David Nichols and Travis Heaton know that dentistry performed at Bethesda Health Clinic in Tyler can change a life. “The dental pain is what brought them in here (to Bethesda), but we’re able to minister to them and get their life turned around and at the same time get their health turned around too,” Heaton says. “You cannot believe the change in, not (only) their teeth, but in their life,” Nichols says. Nichols serves on board of directors and is a volunteer at Bethesda Health Clinic. Heaton is a part-time paid dentist there. Bethesda Health Clinic is a Christ-centered ministry that provides health and medical services to residents in Smith County who are employed but do not have insurance. Patients must be between 16 and 64, work at least 20 hours a week and pay a nominal fee based on income. The clinic is guided by a set of core values inspired by the scriptures including Ephesians 2:10: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Located at 409 W. Ferguson St., Bethesda has three dental rooms. Dentists either volunteer their services are agree to receive about one-third of what they would typically charge in private practice. “The dentists who don’t volunteer (at the clinic), they don’t know what they’re missing out on,” Heaton says. “It’s not just, ‘yeah I fixed his teeth,’ or ‘yeah I got him out of pain.’ It’s, ‘I helped him on a personal level.’” The health clinic opened in 2003 and began offering dental services in 2005. At first it had about 350 dental patients a year. Dental services were expanded in response to demand and last year served about 1,800 patients, according to information from Bethesda. Nichols says he gets excited because dental care improves quality of life. “Dentistry has been neglected all over the world because

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people tolerate it,” Nichols says. “They (patients) tolerate tooth aches and abscessed teeth because it doesn’t kill them.” About 75 percent of American adults suffer from gum disease and don’t know it, according to the American Dental Hygienist Association. Heaton says dentists at Bethesda not only see patients who have cosmetic concerns but also those who are experiencing such severe dental-related pain that they cannot perform daily tasks. “If you have an abscessed tooth swollen up and you’re getting a fever, you’re going to get a swollen mouth and swollen gums,” he says. “You’re not going to be able to function; you’re not going to be able to sleep.” Dental problems can also cause infections in the blood, which can affect the heart and lead to death, Heaton explains. Nichols’ 35 years of involvement in dental charity includes founding and serving as director of Tejas Missions, a ministry that provides medical and dental care in Belize and Guatemala. Tejas Missions helped raise the money to start the dental clinic at Bethesda. “My wife tolerates all that because she knows it’s important to me, “Nichols laughs. “I have a sense that God has some things to use me with and this one of them.” Bethesda also partners with Tejas Missions to facilitate Texas Mission of Mercy. The two-day event, held every other year, involves about 100 dentists, 200 dental assistants and 500 volunteers who provide dental services to those who either normally could not afford or would otherwise neglect dental care. “People are afraid to go to the dentist, but they’ll come to this event,” Nichols says. Heaton and Nichols would like to see Bethesda be able to treat even more dental patients. “It (expanding the clinic) has to be done in steps, because the crowd is out there ready to knock the door down but we’re seeing all (the patients) that we can see right now,” Nichols says. To learn more about Bethesda health clinic, visit www. bethesda.org.

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ummer is in full swing and many people are working out. While you put in time on the treadmill and slave away doing countless crunches, don’t forget there’s one thing that everyone sees this season our arms!

Toned arms make a big difference in having a perfect “summer body.” If you think you don’t have enough time to improve your arms before the end of summer, you’re wrong. It doesn’t take long for someone with average body fat to build noticeable muscle in their arms. Some women may be thinking, “I don’t want muscle, I just want to tone,” and not attempt anything. Toning is simply an equation of fat loss versus muscle gain. Women who worry they’ll end up looking too masculine, should remember that to get big muscles you have to lift heavy weights.

It is important to use the amount of weight that creates a challenge for you. Some mistakenly believe that in order to tone, you should use light weights and do numerous repetitions. The opposite is true. Select a weight heavy enough to do 10 to 12 reps and then have only about three reps left “in the tank” so to speak. The following are my favorites for gaining (or maintaining) beautiful, toned, sleeveless-shirt-sporting summer arms.

Lateral Shoulder Raise Stand in a stable position with dumbbells touching in front or resting at your sides. Raise both arms simultaneously until they are parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position. Repeat for a set of 10. This develops a shoulder cap that lends curve to your arms and makes a nice shadow. It is a telltale sign of being in great shape!

Pushup or Pop Pushup Stomach down on the floor, be sure your body is straight: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and neck should all be in line. If you have to stay on your knees, roll forward so that your knees, hips, shoulders and neck are in| Cont. on page 104

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“Toning is simply an equation of fat loss versus muscle gain.”

the start position. Leg placement is important. To make this easier, move your feet closer into your body; to make it more difficult, spread your feet farther apart. Complete 12. Dips work triceps and, secondarily, the chest wall. Together with your new shoulder caps, developed triceps will create a shadowed line to your arms.

Cable Back Row Jamie performing a front raise.

Cont. from page 103 |a straight line. As you lower, remember that you don’t have to hold the entirety of your weight on the way down. You should be giving enough reverse energy on the way down to cushion your fall. Lower flat to the ground. As you push up, try not to “snake” it. Your body should still be in a perfect line. If you are good at pushups, a great modification is adding a plyometric element. On the way up, pop your hands off the ground. Do a set of 10. This tightens the nice little pocket of skin near your underarm.

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close together while the weight hangs in front of you. Lift by driving your elbows (not your hands) up. End with your elbows slightly raised. Don’t lift with your hands or wrist, which is a common mistake. Do 12 reps. By leading with elbows, you work on the trapezius at the base of the neck and top of the shoulders. This area adds a lot of shadowing and curves to your upper body.

Dips Dips often are done improperly. The biggest mistake is poor range of motion. Begin with your arms completely straight. As you move down, your shoulders will end below your elbow before reversing to

This is not technically for your arms but improves posture. There’s no use in having amazing shoulders if they slump. Use a wide bar or rope to benefit from maximum range of motion. The small metal handles usually connected to this machine block full flexion. Begin with arms straight in front. Slowly pull back. Your shoulder blades should rotate in, as if trying to touch. Slowly return to the start position. Complete 10 to 20. Keep the movement slow and steady. Momentum is not used during this exercise. Do these exercises as part of a circuit. A typical circuit consists of three movement sets repeated three times and a typical workout includes three circuits. Jamie Lynn Hughes is a personal trainer at Premier Fitness in Tyler. For more information, go to www.barbellsandlace.com or www.premier-getfit.com.

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 Jamie performing lateral shoulder raises, dips and pop pushups.

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From Farm to Market to Table

Story, Recipes & Photos By Christine Gardner

Juicy tomatoes, succulent squash, sweet berries and drippy peaches. It’s the time of year we long for – our favorite fruits and vegetables are at the peak of flavor. The best place to find the widest variety of fresh, tasty produce is at a farmer’s market. There are farmer’s markets throughout Eat Texas, check your county extension agent for a market near you. Produce sold at a farmer’s market typically was picked within the last 24 hours. Most East Texas markets require produce to be grown within a 75-mile radius. Supporting local farmers benefits local economies and provides an opportunity to learn from farmers about other things they offer and their growing practices. While at the market, look for brightly colored tomatoes, deep dark berries, bright and beautiful greens and sunny squash. Colorful foods are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients. They’re not only at their peak of flavor, but also their highest level of nutrients. The more color you add to your plate, the healthier it is. Try fruits and vegetables that may not be available in grocery stores. Varieties of turnips, beets, greens and herbs are ready to be discovered and added to your culinary repertoire. Here are recipes to help you get the most out of farmer’s market finds. Christine Gardner is the food editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

Grilled Polenta Caprese Sandwich with Basil Oil 1 cup instant polenta 1 cup water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated parmesan 3 heirloom tomatoes 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, ½-inch slices 1 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil more basil leaves for garnish To make basil oil, place leaves in a colander and rinse with very hot water to blanch. Dry leaves with a paper towel, place them in blender with olive oil and puree completely. Pour oil through fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Discard any bits and refrigerate. The oil can be stored this way for up to a week. To make the polenta, put water and milk in a saucepan and heat to a boil. Pour in the polenta, remove from heat, add the parmesan and stir until firm. Grease 8x8 baking pan with olive oil. Pour in polenta and using a greased spatula spread it into an even layer. Refrigerate for two hours or freeze for 30 minutes. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut polenta into eight rounds. Heat a grill pan or grill to medium heat. Brush polenta with olive oil and brown each side. Slice tomatoes into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and grill each side for 15 seconds. Build the sandwich by placing a polenta round on a plate and stacking tomato, mozzarella, tomato and polenta. Drizzle oil around the plate and garnish with basil. Serves 4.

Zucchini Gratin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup diced tomatoes 3 slices stale bread, torn into small pieces 1/3 cup grated parmesan 4 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into thirds Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. In a bowl, stir in cooked onions, diced tomatoes and ricotta cheese. In 8x8 baking pan greased with olive oil, spread ricotta mixture then layer zucchini slices on top. In a food processor combine bread pieces and parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until it reaches a crumb consistency and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake until zucchini is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Garnish with parmesan.

Blueberry-Peach Bread Pudding 1 1/2 cup milk  1/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  2 large eggs, beaten  1 1/2 cups blueberries 1 1/2 cups sliced peaches, halved 2 cups stale white bread cubes 2 tablespoons brown sugar or raw sugar Heat milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in eggs. Using a 10-inch tart pan or 8x8 baking pan, spread the fruit over the bottom and bread cubes over fruit. Pour egg mixture evenly and slowly over the bread. Give the liquid 10 minutes to soak into the bread. Sprinkle with the brown sugar. Bake in 350-degree oven for 35 minutes.

Watermelon Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette 4 cups mixed greens 2 cups cubed watermelon 1 heirloom tomato, cut into wedges 1/2 cucumber sliced and quartered 1/4 cup goat crumbles, grated 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 lemon ¼ cup mint leaves 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper 3/4 cup olive oil

Place greens in a shallow salad bowl. Top with watermelon chunks, then tomatoes, cucumber and goat cheese. Place remaining ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a salad dressing bottle. Drizzle over salad.

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invest time and energy into healthy relationships. Then, when women are faced with fears, worries or concerns, or become loaded with additional responsibilities, they become determined to tackle it all alone. There was a time when I fell into that category. I was busy, felt I could handle things on my own and did not invest in real friendships. I had many friends but not quality relationships. Through the years, God has allowed me to go through struggles, physically and emotionally, that completely humbled me and made me I realize I cannot do it alone. If I did not have girlfriends to give me Godly wisdom and encouragement, a shoulder to cry on, or help with life’s demands, I don’t know if I would have survived. I now value quality time with girlfriends and have learned to make changes. As a runner, I enjoy running during the cold brisk mornings of fall and winter. Due to the heat, I typically don’t run in the summer. Because of my need for social wellness, I changed that practice when one of my closest friends decided to start running in the summer and asked me to join her. Needing our girl time with quality conversation, I became a summer runner, much to my chagrin. I had to do something new in order to invest in someone else. By being open to change, I improved my physical and social wellness.

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Women, are you socially well? Does this describe you or someone you know: She runs hours on a treadmill, wins every 5k run and attends two spin classes a day yet is aloof, hard to get to know, easily angered, and stressed about every little thing. Are you always in a rush and never take time to focus on mental and spiritual wellbeing? You may be physically fit, but are you spiritually, mentally, or socially fit? Wellness is one of the hottest health words. Wellness programs and products are everywhere. However, I’m not too sure most people know what wellness means. Wellness includes being healthy physically, spiritually, mentally and socially. For a woman to have balance and peace, each component of wellness must be a part of her life. Let’s focus on social wellness. Social wellness includes having positive, interdependent relationships, and healthy social behaviors. I’m deeply saddened by the lack of true friendships between women. Because of busy schedules, pride, insecurities and life’s demands, it can be easy not to 108 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

Stop and observe whether you are invested in positive, healthy friendships. If not, begin doing so. Social wellness is not just being “social.” It is developing healthy social behaviors. A good girlfriend is an encourager, a helper in time of need, a confidant and someone who holds you accountability to what is right and wrong. We can get uncomfortable when trying to make new friends or being vulnerable with the ones we have. Here are a few ways to cultivate friendships: get involved and out of your comfort zone by attending a positive social gathering that is different from what you would normally do; throw a small party; identify one person in your circle that show qualities of a positive friend and invest time with her one on one; be willing to be vulnerable; get rid of the wrong friends so that you have room for the right ones. Let’s be the women God created us to be with well balanced lives. Start by focusing on your social wellness and go have lunch with a girlfriend. Crystal Breaux designs exercise and eating plans for women. She has worked as a personal trainer and weight-loss instructor. To learn more, go to www.yourfitnessdesigner.com.

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Big Green Muenster > Half pound all beef patty lightly seasoned with a Rufus blend of spices, adorned with a thick slice of melted muenster cheese then stacked high with freshly sliced avocado, fresh diced jalapenos, mayo, shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and minced onion, all served on an artisan jalapeno sourdough bun.

Ingredients

½ lb all beef patty Thick slice Muenster cheese Fresh sliced avocado Chopped fresh jalapeno Shredded romaine lettuce Diced tomato Minced onion Mayo Artisan jalapeno sourdough bun Salt and pepper Butter

Directions

> Flatten all beef patty out to an even 1/2” thick square then lightly season with salt and pepper, grill on medium to high heat for approximately 8 min, flipping once at 4 min and adding thick slice of muenster cheese at 7 min. (While burger is cooking butter artisan jalapeno sourdough bun and toast) Remove patty with cheese from grill and let sit for a few min to cool and soak in natural juices, place on bottom half of bun and garnish with your choice of toppings. Enjoy.

BBQ Bacon Cheddar > Half pound all beef patty lightly seasoned with a Rufus blend of spices, adorned with a thick slice of melted cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and bacon then stacked high with mayo, shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and minced onion, all served on an artisan jalapeno sourdough bun.

Ingredients

½ lb all beef patty Thick slice Cheddar cheese 2 slices thick cut Applewood Smoked Bacon 2 oz BBQ sauce Shredded romaine lettuce Diced tomato Minced onion Mayo Artisan jalapeno sourdough bun Salt and pepper Butter

Directions

> Flatten all beef patty out to an even 1/2” thick square then lightly season with salt and pepper, grill on medium to high heat for approximately 8 min, flipping once at 4 min and adding thick slice of cheese at 7 min. Simultaneously fry bacon on flattop for approximately 6 min, flipping once at 3 min or until crisp. (While burger is cooking butter artisan jalapeno sourdough bun and toast) Remove patty with cheese from grill and let sit for a few min to cool and soak in natural juices, place on bottom half of bun and garnish with BBQ sauce, 2 strips of bacon and your choice of toppings. Enjoy.

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Hawaii 5.0 > Half pound all beef patty lightly seasoned with a Rufus blend of spices, adorned with a thick slice of melted muenster cheese, Pineapple habanero sauce and a thick grilled pineapple slice then stacked high with mayo, shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and minced onion, all served on an artisan jalapeno sourdough bun.

Ingredients

½ lb all beef patty Thick slice Muenster cheese Pineapple Habanero sauce Thick pineapple slice Shredded romaine lettuce Diced tomato Minced onion Mayo Artisan jalapeno sourdough bun Salt and pepper Butter

Directions

> Flatten all beef patty out to an even 1/2” thick square then lightly season with salt and pepper, grill on medium to high heat for approximately 8 min, flipping once at 4 min and adding thick slice of muenster cheese at 7 min, also grill pineapple slice 2 min on each side. (While burger is cooking butter artisan jalapeno sourdough bun and toast) Remove patty with cheese from grill and let sit for a few min to cool and soak in natural juices, place on bottom half of bun and garnish with pineapple habenero sauce and grilled pineapple slice then your choice of toppings. Enjoy.

Smokehouse DOG > One-third pound all beef Nathan’s hot dog wrapped in bacon and deep fried, topped off with BBQ sauce, caramelized onions and a large helping of homemade coleslaw.

Ingredients

1/3 lb all beef Nathan’s Hotdog 1 slice Applewood Smoked bacon BBQ sauce Fresh diced onion Homemade Coleslaw

Directions

> Wrap hot dog in bacon and secure in place with a toothpick, deep fry in oil for approximately 4 min. While hot dog is cooking, sauté onions until caramelized and butter then toast bun. Remove toothpick and place cooked hotdog into tasted bun, top with caramelized onion and BBQ sauce, then pile on a generous helping of homemade coleslaw. Enjoy.

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Chicago DOG > Classic hot dog with tradition toppings of relish, pickles, onions, peppers and relish.

Ingredients

All beef jumbo hot dog Dill pickle spear Sweet relish Fresh tomato, cut in small wedges Onion, chopped Banana pepper, thinly sliced Mustard Hot dog bun

Directions

> Grill hot dog for about three minutes until it is plump and juicy. Place hot dog into a slightly toasted bun with tomato wedges on one side and the pickle spear on the other. Layer on the relish, onions, thinly sliced banana peppers and garnish with mustard.

Barbecue Hot Link > Hot link served with a traditional cabbage slaw and given an extra kick with Stanley’s barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

Red hot link Finely chopped cabbage Shredded carrot Mayonnaise Stanley’s barbecue sauce Hot dog bun

Directions

> Grill hot link for about three minutes until it is plump and juicy and place it into a slightly toasted hot dog bun. Add the coleslaw mixture (a combination of chopped cabbage and shredded carrot lightly dressed with mayonnaise and seasoned to taste). Top with a drizzle of barbecue sauce (from Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue in Tyler). Garnish as desired.

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Mac N Cheese DOG > Hot dog topped with creamy macaroni and cheese mixture, more cheeses and bacon pieces.

Ingredients

All beef jumbo hot dog Elbow macaroni and cheese mixture Coby jack cheese Cheddar cheese Bacon, fried until crisp and torn into strips Hot dog bun

Directions

> Grill hot dog for about three minutes until it is plump and juicy. Boil elbow macaroni until tender and add melted cheese mixture (melted cheeses as desired, butter and milk to taste). Place hot dog into a slightly toasted bun. Pile on a generous portion of mac n cheese and top with a handful of shredded colby jack and cheddar cheeses. Garnish with strips of crispy bacon.

Bratwurst and Sauerkraut > This is for those who like their dog to have more of a bite.

Ingredients

Smoked bratwurst link Sauerkraut Chopped onion Cheddar cheese Hot dog bun

Directions

> Grill bratwurst link for about three minutes until it is plump and juicy and place it into a slightly toasted hot dog bun. Pile on the sauerkraut and add a bit of chopped onion. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Garnish as desired.

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The Dining Guide Bernard’s Bernard’s was envisioned as a getaway, where all East Texans could escape to and experience the great tastes of the Mediterranean. With that in mind, we have paid special attention to the relaxing atmosphere and the extraordinary tastes you will experience at Bernard’s. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. | Dinner 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. Reservations are recommended.

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Villa Montez Villa Montez is a unique casual family dining restaurant that offers the best of the “Cocina Latina”. Our festive and friendly environment is the perfect place for lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Private rooms available | Catering Beautiful patio seating Lunch & Dinner-Closed on Sundays

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Wasabi Wasabi Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro presents our guests Asian fusion menus with traditional & seasonal Asian ingredients in a contemporary style. Join us for our great selection of sushi, bistro entrées, noodles & rice bowls. Our wine selection has over 75 variates from all over the world. To finish off the evening browse our select dessert menu.

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Cheng’s Cheng’s China Bistro has hired Mr. Jack Zheng, the executive chef of the famous Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown, to be our head chef. He was also previously the head chef of the top Mei Hua Restaurant in Hong Kong, and his culinary approaches and dishes have the rich traditions as well as his unique understanding of Chinese food that delight the senses.

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Newk’s Eatery Enjoy an express casual dining experience in a refreshing and stylish atmosphere with an emphasis on freshness and flavor. Serving fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas, made-from-scratch soups and homemade cakes. See the many good reasons why everyone continues to come back to Newk’s Express Café!

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ommie Ritter Smith loves to tell the story of what happened when Kris Kristofferson first laid eyes on his showcase in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage. “He came in very quietly and stood there for a long time looking at it. He then walked up and rubbed his hand along his (U.S. Army) Ranger’s uniform. He made sure that his name (on the uniform) was in plain sight,” says Tommie, president of the Hall of Fame. Kristofferson — who shot to fame with his

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1972 hit “Why Me” (a mournful song in which he cries out “Lord help me, Jesus … my soul’s in your hand.”) — was inducted into the shrine in 2003. “He was very proud of that uniform. You could see that he was very proud of having served in the Army,” says Tommie.

PRIZED POSSESSIONS

Inductees are immortalized with displays filled with photographs, stories and memorabilia from their private lives behind the scenes and time in the spotlight as some of the biggest country music stars of all time.

Special attractions include the Disk Jockey Wall of Fame, which pays tribute to Texas radio personalities who by spinning the hits become stars of their own, and a recreation of the radio studio “Gentleman” Jim Reeves worked in while a DJ at country station KGRI in Henderson before he hit the big time. Tommie has been a part of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame from the beginning. It’s her job to gather the personal items from the artists and their families that are on view. “I always ask the artists to share something very personal, something they have actually used. They have always been so generous in sharing.” The exhibit honoring Linda Davis includes a dress she wore on stage with Reba McEntire while performing their hit duet “Does He Love You?” Some of Willie Nelson’s trademark red bandannas are in his showcase. Lefty Frizzell’s family donated one of his official gold records and colorful rhinestone jackets. The Gatlin Brothers’ showcase has a photo of the singing trio when they were still little boys.

of Fame was built. The largest tourist attraction in Carthage, The Hall of Fame attracts about 500 country music fans each month. Visitors know they are in the right place when they pull up and see the lifesize bronze statue of Ritter sitting on a rock strumming a guitar as his horse patiently waits.

“It brings back good memories of when they first heard the songs and saw the performers.”

MUSIC GREATS

The inaugural inductees into the Hall of Fame included Ritter, fellow singing cowboy Gene Autry, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson and songwriting sensation Cindy Walker, who was known for her collaborations with Bob Wills, “The King of Western Swing.” Inductees are Texas natives or those who have had a profound influence on the Texas country music scene. Among many other inductees are Waylon Jennings, Hank Thompson, Ernest Tubb, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Al Dexter, Mac Davis, Roger Miller, Johnny Rodriguez, Buck Owens, Johnny Gimble, Michael Martin Murphey, Neal McCoy and Moe Bandy.

SHRINE OF MEMORIES

The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is a place where fans connect to the legends they have listened to and enjoyed. It is a place of memories and reliving great moments of country music history. “We get all kinds of stories from people who come through here about what these people have meant to their lives,” says Tommie, standing in front of the Dale Evans showcase. “It brings back good memories of when they first heard the songs and saw the performers.”

TEX RITTER

The Hall of Fame began in 1993 as a tribute to Ritter, the son of Panola County ranchers. After the family moved to the Houston area, Ritter began attracting a large following by performing cowboy songs on radio shows, first in Houston and then in New York. Blessed with loads of good ol’ boy charm, movie star good looks and a twang-tinged golden voice, Ritter became the poster boy of the singing cowboy. His radio gigs led to romanticized cowboy roles on Broadway, television and especially the movies. In the 1940s and early 1950s, Ritter was one of the biggest Hollywood stars, appearing in dozens of films, such as “Starlight Over Texas” and “Song of the Gringo.” As a leading man, he could save the day with a good fight or a good song. He played good guys guided by a heart of gold who always did what it took to restore law and order. If you saw a Texas Ritter movie, you could count on three things: plenty of action, sooner or later Tex would send the bad guy running and that our hero would end up riding off in the sunset with the pretty girl. Originally housed on the second floor of a historic building used by the chamber of commerce, the Ritter memorabilia became the Tex Ritter Museum which then morphed into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in order to honor other Texas-born country music stars. Today, the Tex Ritter Museum is included within the walls of the Hall of Fame. In 2002, thanks to a generous private donation and support from the city of Carthage, the current $2.5 million, Hall

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The Hot List for music, culture and adventure ONGOING Tyler Museum of Art

Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture: 1920-1945 www.tylermuseum.org

Gallery Main Street, Tyler H20 • opens July 13 www.heartoftyler.com

Longview Museum of Fine Arts Regional Artists Exhibit • opens July 13 www.lmfa.org

Discovery Science Place, Tyler “Age of the Dinosaur” www.discoveryscienceplace.org

TJC’s Center for Earth & Space Science Exploration “Origins: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” www.discoveryscienceplace.org

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JULY 3 | Fireworks Show Paris Junior College fireworks, patriotic music

JULY 3, 6-9, 13 | “Charlotte’s Web” SFA Summer Rep Theatre, Nacogdoches www.theatre.sfasu.edu

Jefferson Celebrates America Downtown Jefferson www.visitjeffersontexas.com

Firecracker Dinner Train Texas State Railroad, Rusk Depot www.texasstaterr.com

JULY 6 | “The Stratton Story” Free Movie at Dark • Reagan Park, Palestine

Animal Enrichment Day Caldwell Zoo, Tyler www.cadlwellzoo.org

Fourth of July Parade

JULY 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 “Footloose”

Downtown Paris • 10 a.m.

Edom Freedom Celebration City Park • www.edomtexas.com

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First Monday Trade Grounds, Canton www.visitcantontx.com

JULY 4-6 | Timpson Frontier Days

Downtown Timpson • www.shelbycountychamber.com

JULY 4, 6, 12, 14, 19, 21, 25, 27 “Comedy of Errors”

Tyler Civic Theatre • www.tylercivictheatre.com

JULY 12 Free movie: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” Outdoors Plaza Theater • Canton

JULY 12-13 | Mineola VFD Rodeo Rodeo Arena, Hwy. 69

JULY 12-14, 19-21 | “Quilters” Lindale Community Theater www.lindalecommunitytheater.org

“Egad, The Woman in White”

Texas Shakespeare Festival • Kilgore College www.texasshakespeare.com

Quitman Community Theatre • www.qctheatre.org

JULY 4, 6, 11, 13, 19, 21, 26, 28 “Comelot”

Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens

Texas Shakespeare Festival • Kilgore College www.texasshakespeare.com

JULY 13 | Bird & Nature Walk

JULY 13-14 | Horse Obstacle Challenge

Henderson County Fair Complex, Athens www.hendersoncountyfairpark.com

Downtown Kilgore • www.kilgorechamber.com

Christmas in July Crafts Fair

JULY 5 | Friday After 5 Free Concert

Freedom Fest

Rose Garden Center • Tyler

JULY 15-21 | AQHA Horse Show

JULY 4 | Fireworks show

Life Fellowship Church, Athens www.youbelongatlife.org

JULY 5, 9-12 | “Godspell”

Texas Shakespeare Festival • Kilgore College www.texasshakespeare.com

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Tyler Jaycees Fireworks Show Lindsey Park, Tyler

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JULY 17-20, 23-27 “The Enchanted Forest”

JULY 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 20, 25, 27 “The Foreigner”

Texas Shakespeare Festival • Kilgore College www.texasshakespeare.com

JULY 5, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28 “The Winter’s Tale” Texas Shakespeare Festival • Kilgore College www.texasshakespeare.com

JULY 19-21, 26-28, Aug. 2-4 “Annie” Palestine Civic Theatre • www.thetexastheater.com

JULY 20 | Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally Love Civic Center, Paris • www.tourdeparis.com

 JULY 20-21 | Quake on Town Lake Drag Boat Races • Mount Pleasant

JULY 22-28 Great Texas Balloon Race & National Championship ET Regional Airport, Longview www.greattexasballoonrace.com

JULY 25-28 | “Robin Hood” ArtsView Children’s Theatre • Longview www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com

JULY 25 | Longview ArtWalk Downtown Longview • 5 p.m.

JULY 26 | “Brave” Free movie at dark • Outdoors Plaza Theater, Canton

JULY 27 | Historic Jefferson Railway

Dogwood Jamboree Palestine Civic Center • 7 p.m. www.dogwoodjamboree.com

AUG. 14-17 | Pioneer Days and Rodeo New Boston • www.newbostontx.org

AUG. 15 Chamber Senior Education Forum Harvey Convention Center, Tyler • 10 a. m. to 4 p.m.

AUG. 16 | Texas Music Hall of Fame John Ritter Tribute Showcase • Carthage Civic Center www.carthagetexas.com/halloffame

AUG. 17 | Summer Bluegrass Show Music City Texas Theatre, Linden www.musiccitytexas.org

Texas Music Hall of Fame Inductees awards show

Carthage Civic Center www.carthagetexas.com/halloffame

Four States Fairground, Texarkana • www.texarkana.org

AUG. 17-18 | World Series Team Roping

Cowboy Train Excursions • www.jeffersonrailway.com

Wild About Wellness Health Fair

JULY 27-18, AUG. 2-4 “The Wizard of Oz”

Select Theatre, Mineola www.lakecountryplayhouse.org

JULY 27-28 | Longview AKC Dog Show Maude Cobb Center, Longview www.longviewkennelclub.org

JULY 27-28 North East Texas Goat Show Henderson County Fair Complex, Athens www.hendersoncountyfairpark.com

Henderson County Fair Complex, Athens www.hendersoncountyfairpark.com

AUG. 22 “The Highwaymen” Tribute Show

The Pines Theater, Lufkin • www.thepineslufkin.com

AUG. 23-25 | The Ink Life Tour Maude Cobb Center, Longview www.inklifetour.com

AUG. 23-25, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 “Nunsence”

Quitman Community Theatre • www.qctheatre.org

AUG. 24-25 | Wilson Paint Horse Show

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AUG. 1-4 First Monday Trade Days • Canton www.firstmondaycanton.com

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A leopard looks out to an audience of visitors at the Caldwell Zoo. Photo by Sarah A. Miller.

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get up close to creatures vicious and cute By Danny Mogle | Photos by Sarah A. MIller

gnarly alligator has the full attention of Chris Howell and FISHERIES CENTER Howells are of two of 60,000 annual visitors to the Fisherhis wife, Pat. The ancient-looking beast slowly pokes iesThe Center, an $18 million facility on Lake Athens that is part fish its head out of the water and opens its huge jaws just hatchery, part classroom and part theater/museum. Its mission preserve, educate and entertain. wide enough to expose rows of lethal pointed teeth. is toCenter Director Allen Forshage takes the mission very seriInches away, a little turtle soaks up the sun apparently ously. taps on the glass in the Reservoir Exhibit, one of unconcerned about the possibility of becoming the gator’s after- theForshage water features on the property stocked with fish native to streams, lakes and rivers of Texas. Several fish dart by. They are noon snack.

The gator and turtle are so still they almost appear lifeless. Nonetheless, Chris Howell is thrilled. “I’ve always liked the outdoors. This is a way to (safely) get real close to an alligator, so to speak,” says Howell gazing at the reptiles on display at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. “I think this is cool. Most of my learning about the wild I get off The Discovery Channel.” When it comes to being fascinated by animals, Howell isn’t alone. A lot of people want to see wildlife — vicious and docile — as close possible. 128 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

not what he is looking for. Forshage taps again and slowly from along the bottom of the tank emerges a very long, very big and very strange-looking fish. It appears to be a fish with a transplanted head of an alligator. “There’s the alligator gar,” says Forshage. Gars live in bayous, big ponds, lakes and slow-moving rivers. They can grow to be enormous — more than 120 pounds. Most people would never see an alligator gar if it wasn’t for the Fisheries Center. “We are after the ‘wow factor,’” says Forshage as the big gar

turns and swims away. “And that’s what you get when you can get this close to a big fish.” With a series of viewer-friendly aquaria recreating everything from a Hill Country stream to an East Texas reservoir, the Fisheries Center exposes visitors to the diversity of Texas’ aquatic ecosystems by putting fish literally inches from their faces. Inside the center, Education Director Zoe Ann Stinchcomb points to a wall covered with art from children. Each colored image is an entry in the Fish Art Contest, a program to spark the imaginations of students as they learn more about fish and water habitats. The Fisheries Center hosts the statewide contest. It is one way kids gain a better appreciation of water wildlife while having a good time, says Stinchcomb. Hundreds of children visit the center as part of school outings. Stinchcomb wants each child to be inspired to explore nature. “Getting kids (to spend time) outside is really import to us,” she says.

AFFECTING ATTITUDES Through interactive exhibits, interpretive tours and educational programs that bring people face-to-face with living animals, zoos and aquariums influence their visitors in significant ways. Visitors to places such as the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center say they leave with a stronger connection with the animal kingdom and a greater appreciation of endangered species and efforts to save them, shows a three-year study commissioned by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the accrediting firm for the nation’s top animal parks. According to the study, animal park visitors: • Demonstrate high knowledge of conservation issues. • Believe zoos and aquariums play an important role in education and animal care. • Feel more connected to nature as a result of their visit. • Believe animal attractions reflect their concerns about wildlife stewardship. The AZA’s mission is to ensure longterm survival of species in natural ecosystems and habitats through research, action, education and advocacy. The AZA wants people to know about the challenges of preserving nature and animals.

Left Page: A giraffe roams in Caldwell Zoo’s African Savannah exhibit. Top: Pond at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Center: Allen Forshage, center director, stands in front of an aquarium at the center. Bottom: Center features species native to Texas.

CALDWELL ZOO At Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo, owner Hayes Caldwell is always thinking of ways to make a visit to the 85-acre park an experience kids and adults never forget. The park, an AZA accredited facility, is home to about 2,000 animals that live in exhibits mimicking their North American, South American and East| Cont. on page 131 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

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Cont. from page 129 | African habitats. Caldwell says the zoo is carefully designed to provide panoramic views of animals moving about in large open areas. From the overlook outside the Chakula Café, one can see the entire three-acre African savannah — one of the star attractions — where zebras, giraffes, elephants and exotic looking kudus roam. In the African Aquarium, visitors encounter a colony of black-footed penguins and in the Wild Bird Walkabout, a large free-flight aviary, visitors interact with about 600 chirping birds flying among the trees. About 300,000 people each year pass through the zoo. Many are young children in school groups and with their families who are being exposed to wild species from other parts of the world for the first time. “The greatest amount of pleasure I get is when I come up on a group (of children in the zoo) and they’re all excited and they have this sense of wonder about what they’re seeing,” Caldwell says. Perhaps nobody knew the spell animals hold over children better than the zoo’s founder, the late D.K. Caldwell (Hayes Caldwell’s uncle). In the 1930s, he began keeping a few small animals at his home. He was thrilled to be able to show off his menagerie to joyous kids. In 1953, when his collection of animals became too big for the back yard, he opened Caldwell Zoo. The zoo adopted a master plan in the early 1970s that included the creation of the entrance complex and the elephant and giraffe displays. In the 1980s, the 15acre Texas exhibit, North American Herpetarium (housing snakes, reptiles and fish), a new elephant display, a rhino yard and the restaurant and adjacent Uzuri Outpost gift shop were added. “We are at a good size for a family to come and see everything in one afternoon,” says Caldwell. “We are at a size that I am comfortable with.” What visitors don’t see is the work that goes on behind the scenes to preserve animals in the wild. Caldwell Zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan to make sure that through cooperative programs no species is ever again wiped off the planet. Endangered or threatened species at the zoo include the black rhinoceros, African elephant, cheetah, puma and canebrake rattlesnake. In 1991 a cheetah at Caldwell Zoo became the first to give birth through artificial insemination. Left Page: Clockwise from top: Caldwell’s petting zoo; Fisheries Center visitors; guests fish at Fisheries Center; one of the exotic birds at Caldwell Zoo; child inside Caldwell Zoo’s Wild Bird Walkabout; exhibit inside Fisheries Center.

African black-footed penguin at the Caldwell Zoo.

ZOO    CALDWELL Location: 2203 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler.  Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily March 1 to Labor Day and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. after Labor Day to the end of February.  Admission: $10.50 for adults, $9.25 for seniors 55 and older, $7 for children 3 to 12.  Source: caldwellzoo.org

 TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER

Location: 5550 FM 2495, Athens.  Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.  Admission: $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors 65 and older, $3.50 for children ages 4 to 12.  Source: tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc

 EAST TEXAS GATORS & WILDLIFE PARK

Location: 9515 FM 1255, Grand Saline.  Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.  Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for children 2 to 12 and seniors over 65.  Source: easttexasgators.com

CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE   TIGER Location: 17552 FM 14, Tyler.  Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Admission: $10 for adults, $6 for children 4 to 12, $9 seniors 55 and older.   Source: tigercreek.org.

TROUT ZOO   ELLEN Location: 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin.  Hours: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily.  Admission: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 4 to 11. Source: cityoflufkin.com/zoo

NATURE PRESERVE ON THE SABINE   MINEOLA Location: Access the preserve from Loop 564 in Mineola. Look for the signs.  Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset daily.  Fees: Recreational-vehicle user connection fee, a fee to use equestrian trails, fees for renting on-site pavilions.

Source: mineolanaturepreserve.com

TRACE DRIVE-THRU SAFARI  CHEROKEE Location: 1200 County Road 4405, Jacksonville.  Hours: Hours differ depending on the season: from May 24 to Sept. 2, the park opens at 10 a.m. and the last car is admitted at 5:30 p.m.  Admission: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older and $10 for children 3 to 12.  Source: cherokeetrace.org

 GATORS & FRIENDS ALLIGATOR PARK AND EXOTIC ZOO Location: 11441 U.S. Highway 80, Greenwood, La. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, May through August; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, September through April. Admission: $7.95 for adults, $5.95, kids 3 to 12.

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Ah … summer in East Texas. It’s the season outdoor enthusiasts spend a lot of time rubbing elbows with Mother Nature. As our population grows and suburban creep continues, more wild places are being adversely affected. Now, more than ever, people are having close encounters with one of the primary residents of our forests, the white-tailed deer. As a wildlife rehabilitator with Texas Parks and Wildlife, I work to minimize the impact humans have on dwindling wild areas and to protect deer that live there. Too often, well-meaning people intervene in a wildlife situation with disastrous results. Although motivated by sympathy and desiring to help, folks don’t realize they usually are jeopardizing the very life they want to protect. I’ve heard the same story dozens of times: “We were just walking through the woods and we found this little fella lying there all alone. He was so small and helpless; we just couldn’t leave him there!” LEAVE IT ALONE Yes, you can and you should. Mothers hide fawns from predators by leaving them in a safe spot, often watching from a distance (you usually can’t spot them, but they see you). This continues until the baby is strong and swift enough to keep up with the mother. The doe is never far away. You can be sure the mother is watching you take her baby. She will spend hours frantically looking for it after you leave. The few cases where intervention is appropriate, even necessary, include when you see a doe lying dead by the road with a live fawn nearby (a true orphan), or when you see a fawn that has been injured. These situations require extreme caution because even a tiny fawn has sharp hooves and can strike out in fear, injuring its rescuer. If you encounter a fawn at risk, call your local Texas Parks and Wildlife office. Game wardens are trained to handle animals in crisis. Many assume because they’ve cared for puppies, calves, or kittens that they

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Story by Tamra Bolton | Courtesy Photo can take care of fawns. This is a mistake. Every year, I get fawns that are close to death because people thought they could care for them. The fawns are often dehydrated and starving, even though the rescuer has been feeding them. Fawns have different nutritional needs and are sometimes in shock, requiring special medical care. Improper feeding techniques can lead to aspiration, pneumonia, and death. Compassion is wonderful, but when it comes to deer, misplaced compassion can be deadly. It also can be costly. Brian Bearden, a Texas game warden says, “People need to know that illegal possession of a deer fawn is a Class C misdemeanor with fines of up to $500 plus court costs.” WHAT TO DO When you encounter a fawn, move

away quietly and leave it alone. “It can be risky to approach a fawn,” says Daniel Price, a Texas wildlife biologist. “Every year, people are injured by does who are only trying to protect their fawns from what they perceive is a predator.” Price also warns that “deer have become so acclimated in some densely populated areas, that they have no fear of humans and will attack if they feel threatened.” The best advice when it comes to sharing the trails, lake shores and rivers with deer and other wildlife is “leave them be.” Mother Nature has a way of taking care of things much better than humans. Summer should be a fun time enjoying our beautiful forests, fields and state parks. Let’s make it a good summer for all God’s creatures who share our bountiful countryside.

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Texas State    Paddling Trails

umans always have used trails. Nomadic tribes moved with the seasons as hunters and gatherers on trails – usually the same trails year after year. Later, trails connected settlements. They still do. Now they’re called highways. The oldest trails, second only to foot trails, are paddling trails. Our ancestors knew the advantages of traveling by water: it’s faster and allows us to use less energy while carrying more goods. Texas’ earliest water travelers used a dugout, birch-bark or skin covered canoes and kayaks. Today, manufacturers make paddling craft in all kinds of shapes, sizes and materials. When I got into paddling five years ago, I purchased a Hobie Quest Fisherman kayak. This is a sit-ontop kayak so you are not sitting down in the kayak. My kayak is stable. I’ve never turned it over. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, sit-on-top kayaking is the fastest growing segment in outdoor recreation. Texas offers lots of paddling opportunities. “With more than 3,700 named streams, 15 major rivers and some 3,300 miles of tidal shoreline along the Gulf Coast, Texas offers myriad possibilities for paddling adventures and angling opportunities of all types,” notes the Texas Department and Wildlife website.

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By Dr. Michael Banks | Courtesy Photos from Texas Parks & Wildlife

To better take advantage of the growing interest in paddling, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated 48 waterways as official paddling trails. Kiosks at the put-in and take-out sites of TPWD Paddling Trails have information and safety tips. See more at the TPWD website: http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails. Below are some of the trails with which I am familiar.

Lighthouse Lakes Trail

Paddlers access Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail (technically four trails) from a park on the northeast side of the Texas Highway 361 causeway. The trails range from 1.25 to 6.8 miles and take from 45 minutes to three hours to paddle. Because of strong, prevailing southeasterly winds, canoes are not recommended. Kayakers paddle through a maze of headhigh black mangroves that line the channels, called sloughs, and open flats, called lakes. The lighthouse from which the trail takes its name figured in the Civil War and its original lens lies buried somewhere in the marsh. Paddlers must cross Aransas Channel, also called Shrimp Boat Channel, to get to the trail. Ship traffic on the channel has the right-of-way over kayaks. Crossing the channel, to get to a place to fish, was scary. I saw kayak guys fishing at the entrance to the Lighthouse Trail.

To get there, I had to cross Shrimp Boat Channel. With the wind blowing, waves were being created that were spooky for this inlander. I strapped on my lifejacket and paddled across, keeping my vision fixed on the bow and not the waves lapping over the sides. Once there, I caught a couple of perch and a very small redfish and then things changed. The line went taut and the fight was on. Drag was being taken out and I was reeling in. I landed a 22-inch redfish. It was a blast! A Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail photomap is useful, as is a handheld GPS. It is easy to become disoriented in the maze of mangrove-lined channels. Also carry a phone or radio.

Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou Trails

The paddling trails on Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou have great names: Carter’s Chute, Hell’s Half Acre and Turtle Shell. These paddling trails near the towns of Jefferson, Karnack and Uncertain sound exciting and worth investigating. I have taken a steamboat tour along some of these trails on Caddo Lake and Big Cypress. The area is absolutely beautiful with moss hanging from the trees and lily pads covering the water. The history of this part of Texas also warrants study.

Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail

My wife, Rose Mary, and I accompanied

Bevilport and Martin Dies Jr. State Park Paddling Trails

The next trail on the Neches River is the Martin Dies Jr. State Park Paddling Trails. My wife and I joined a group of 15 on Bevilport Paddling Trail that was led by Texas Parks and Wildlife veteran interpretative specialist Katherine Crippen. The trail goes from historic Bevilport boat ramp, down the Angelina River connecting to the Neches and back to the boat ramp at Walnut Ridge in the state park. Bevilport was once a commercial center for shipments by steamboats coming up the Neches. We paddled down the Angelina River for 5.3 miles before stopping to eat lunch and rest. Then we proceeded to The Forks, a convergence of the Angelina and Neches rivers. An alligator on the bank excited us even though our guide told us we are not the natural prey of an alligator. We took a shortcut through beautiful Cow Slough to the boat ramp at Walnut Ridge. Martin Dies Jr. State Park is on B. A. Steinhagen Reservoir, which is created by the Neches River before it continues through the Big Thicket National Preserve and on to the Gulf Coast. The park is located on both sides of U.S. Highway 190 between Jasper and Woodville. Our trip was 10 miles and took six hours with a lunch break.

Photo by Earl Nottingham

a group on the Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail near Lufkin. The 9.2-mile trail from Anderson Crossing to Texas Highway 7 takes from three to four hours to travel. Anderson Crossing is in the backwoods on County Road 1155, which elicited visions of scenes from the movie “Deliverance.” I thought I heard the banjo music. From Highway 7, it takes about 15 minutes to get to Anderson Crossing on the good dirt roads. About two hours down the trail, a couple in one of the canoes got pushed by the current and turned over. This brings to mind one of the basics of river paddling:

Left Page: Walnut Slough Paddling Trail Top: Beaver Pond Creek Paddling Trail - Lake Lewisville. Right: Village Creek Paddling Trail. Bottom Right: Joe Pool Lake Paddling Trail.

secure everything because when you flip, everything that doesn’t float goes to the bottom of the river. And always wear a life jacket (USCG-approved Type III-V personal floatation device). For 16 years, this 9.2-mile leisurely paddle has been the site of Neches River Rendezvous, sponsored by Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau on the first Saturday in June. On this section of the Neches, you have a front-row seat to the amazing biodiversity of hardwood bottomlands. There are no bridges (rail or highway), highline crossings or take-out points. It’s amazing the river is so undisturbed.

Photo by Earl Nottingham

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THE Oak Hill Montessori School in Tyler, Texas, welcomes you and your child to the exciting adventure of discovery and learning through the Montessori Method. As a private school, we offer a year-round program designed to promote the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special and unique individual. Oak Hill Montessori School is designed to fill the individual needs of children ages 18 months through elementary. The school is modeled after what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the prepared environment," an environment which possesses order and logic. These first years of school encourage a child's natural enthusiasm and love of learning. "Learning by doing" encourages practical applications using hands-on when working with materials designed for that purpose. Children develop at their own pace and according to their own capabilities. We achieve our educational and social goals through one-on-one instruction, small group lessons and a variety of activities based on Montessori principles. We guide the children at Oak Hill Montessori School toward a state of self-direction.   Oak Hill Montessori School provides before- and after-school care. The students take part in planned activities, socialize with friends or just relax. We also offer a theme based, well planned, full day Summer Program.

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Tyler’s most unique Christian education model is celebrating 10 years of preparing students to walk with Christ through college and beyond. King’s Academy Christian School was founded in 2003 to offer Tyler families a more family friendly Christ centered, college preparatory education. Standard college preparatory education models remove the student from family influence five days a week and most evenings due to homework and extracurricular activities. Many families find it hard to have valuable family interaction when managing these packed schedules. The result is that the school becomes the primary influencer on the child, rather than the parent. King’s Academy offers a solution to this problem by offering an efficient, college style schedule, small class sizes, high parental involvement, deep discipleship and a highly skilled staff. As a University Model School, King’s Academy offers K-12 courses on a college schedule. Students attend classes two or three days a week, depending on

grade level and follow clear assignments at home to reinforce the classroom teaching. On class days, students receive professional instruction from one of King’s 24 highly qualified instructors. Many of the instructors have over 30 years of experience. The small class sizes are an added benefit. Most elementary classes have less than ten students. Junior high and high school classes have eighteen or less in most cases. These small classes allow for more efficient use of class time and highly personal instruction. Perhaps the most unique aspect of a King’s Academy education is the opportunity the schedule gives for families to bond and grow closer together. In a traditional model of education students spend as much as 50 hours a week on class work, homework, and extracurricular activities. King’s has worked hard to develop a very efficient education and extracurricular schedule that thoroughly prepares students for college and provides for great student life.

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Making Education the Grade guide Learning Services Help Students Succeed

By Danny Mogle | Courtesy Photo o help their children perform at grade-level in school or move to the head of the class, parents are turning to professional help. By some estimates, the supplemental education service sector has become a $5 billion a year industry. In East Texas, companies provide everything from individualized learning support to help in navigating the maze of requirements to get into a top college. These services use skills assessment testing to identify strengths and learning gaps, implement individualized programs and boost confidence of students who are struggling. Sylvan Learning in Tyler works with students from preschool to college and focuses on core areas of reading, writing and arithmetic. Bill Martin, the director, suggests a parent seek help as soon as their child “starts to have issues” in school. He says to look for signs such as lower test scores, resisting doing homework, a drop in self-esteem or not wanting to go to school. “You can tell if something is wrong with your child,” says Mar144 July/August 2013 | INMagTexas.com

tin. “I tell mothers to follow their gut (when deciding to seek help).” Martin encourages parents to look at the situation from the point of view of a child frustrated by being stuck in a failing situation. “School is their job,” says Martin. “They can’t get of it out and they can’t get fired. How would you feel if you were on a job that you were failing at and there was no one there to turn to for help?” Sylvan creates customized learning plans. “Learning is very individual and we understand the learning process,” says Martin. “Sometimes learning comes slowly and then other times it happens very quickly.” Mastering skills builds confidence and leads to success, says Martin. “It is like any type of skill or performance. The more you do, the better you become.” It is about finding the learning path that works best for each child,” agrees Frank Mann, director of Mathnasium in Tyler, which specializes in math tutoring. “Some (students) respond best to visual clues and others to verbal clues,” says Mann. Mathnasium uses a proprietary learning system and tutors trained in math-specific instruction. He says there are a lot of ways to present math – even the most advanced math – in a way that makes sense to kids. Mann says when students finally “get it,” they go from hating math to loving it. Math teaches how to use logic to solve problems which is a skill that “pays dividends” throughout life, says Mann. Capstone College and Career Advising in Tyler helps students move from high school into college and then into careers. Its services include preparation for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams and assessments to improve college application essays. “We offer a lot of one-on-one college test prep,” says Donna Spann, the CEO. Spann advises students entering their junior year in high school to begin preparations for college entrance exams. “Getting into college is not what it used to be,” she says. “It has become so competitive. … Choosing a college is the first really big decision some students make in their life.” Coaches also are available to advise students writing essays that are part of the college application process. “We help them find their own voice in the essay; not do the work for them,” says Spann. Learning Rx – which has franchises in Longview, Texarkana and Shreveport-Bossier City, La. – utilizes a method called brain training. It works with children as young as preschool, adults and those with learning disabilities. Memory, attention, sensory processing and reasoning all can be improved with training, according to company information. Training “increases immediate and future brain function and produces more accurate recall, quicker processing and easier learning,” says the company.

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Truly Devoted, or

Merely Loyal? By Pike Wisner | Courtesy Photo

o doubt all of us look for loyalty in our spouse, friends, and, if we have a choice, coworkers. And, we certainly desire this trait in our children. However, loyalty falls short.

Loyalty lacks the willingness to do what is best for a person, no matter what. It is best not to support what your spouse, friends, coworkers or children want if what they want is not best for them. Loyalty is not always the best option. True devotion is. This concept is illustrated by the parent-child relationship. Even if a child enjoys playing with fire, running with scissors, walking in the street, or punching siblings, devoted parents do all they can to prevent this. My wife and I often have said to our boys, “We love you too much to let you do that.” Most see the importance of devotion when dealing with young children, but do not always value and exercise devotion in relationships with adults. Consider the friendship in the Bible between David and Jonathan. David, the would-be king of Israel, is befriended by Jonathan, the son of Saul, the current king. Jonathan, the rightful heir to the throne, becomes a devoted friend to David, a shepherd boy God has chosen to be the next king. They should have been natural enemies. Interestingly, Jonathan is also devoted to his father. He loves him and serves in his army. But, when it becomes apparent that Saul is not in his right mind and is not obeying God, Jonathan does not remain loyal to him because Jonathan knows that continuing to be loyal to his father would not be best for his father, Israel, or his own loyalty to God. As a result, Jonathan protects David, God’s chosen king, when Saul repeatedly tries to kill David. A strictly loyal son would have backed his father or perhaps turned a blind eye and let it happen. After all, Jonathan should have pledged allegiance to his father, right? With Jonathan, true, godly devotion superseded loyalty, as it should with us. Jonathan dies in battle before David assumes the throne, leaving David surrounded by many loyal subjects,

Pike Wisner is pastor of First Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas. He and his wife, Andria, have been married 14 years. They and their two boys, Nash and Drew, have been in Tyler for a little more than two years. Pike loves shepherding people with the truth from God’s Word, and resting in this truth that sets him and others free.

but not one devoted friend. David begins making many compromises that bring great sorrow into his life. Perhaps, had his devoted friend Jonathan still been by his side, David would have had, through good advice, the courage to honor God in those moments of weakness. In your relationships, are you truly devoted, or merely loyal? Are you willing to lovingly confront someone when you realize something they believe, an attitude they hold, or a behavior they exhibit is not best for them? Are you willing to receive such love when a loved one is devoted to you? Do you think to yourself: “Well, he’s the boss, so I’ll just let him make that bad decision. It’s not my fault. And, hey, I’m loyal.” Or, “This guy’s my buddy, so even though I think this decision is really going to hurt his marriage, wound his child, or cripple his reputation, I’ll go along with it. I’m a loyal friend, and I don’t want to hurt his feelings.” Are you defensive when someone confronts you in wrongdoing? See how true devotion is far superior to loyalty. In fact, strict loyalty can be down-right unloving. Consider this, the God of the universe is devoted to you! Yes, no matter your past, your belief, or your behavior, God is not willing that anyone be separated from Him and His love. The reason He confronts our motivations, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior is that he loves us too much to leave us stuck in sin. We fall short of all He has for us, but in devotion, He forgives us if we trust in His Son, Jesus. For God loved (is devoted to) the world so much that he sacrificed His One and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not be separated from Him, but have everlasting life (from John 3:16). This is incomparable devotion. This is how we are to live. Devotion does not guarantee gratitude nor mean everything will work out as we hope. Devotion is never manipulative, and thus allows for the free response from the one we love. Consider how Jesus was treated and the misconceptions and misrepresentations of God and Christians today. Nonetheless, being devoted to one another is right, is best, and will ultimately bring glory to the One who told us to be devoted to one another, as He is to us.