IN Magazine May/June 2012 Issue by IN Magazine

Courtney, Will and baby Ann Marie Mayfield of Tyler

Three more satisfied customers Maternity patients give ETMC high scores in satisfaction surveys.

According to annual studies by Press Ganey, the nation’s leading impartial medical survey organization, women who deliver their babies at ETMC Tyler continue to give extremely high marks for the care they receive.

One of the reasons is the ETMC Family Birthplace.

Parents and newborns are doted upon in their own private LDRP suites, never having to move for labor, delivery or recovery (except for during cesarean deliveries). ETMC’s LDRP suites are fitted with advanced technology, and nurses trained in neonatal intensive care are on staff. ETMC also has a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

The option of additional services.

For those who choose, tubal ligation and permanent sterilization procedures are available following delivery.

Care that makes a difference.

Nothing matters more to ETMC’s skilled maternity nurses than making the experience of childbirth truly comfortable and joyful. And it shows — with a 99 percent approval rating.

Take it from parents who know: ETMC is the place for babies.

CMYK Free iPhone app

For more information about having your baby at the ETMC Family Birthplace, please call 903-535-6911.

One with East Texas.

A not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life in East Texas communities. | www.etmc.org

BLACK

side

may

what's

IN Magazine | May/June 2012 | Volume 3, Issue 3

From the Editor 6 IN style

MakIN’ It 12 Functional Art

Color Me Beautiful 16 Go To Girl 22 Summer Shines

IN focus

Halls of Honor 28 Museum Captures American History Veterans Terry Cox 30 Edwin Santos 32 Joe Crenshaw 33 Cody Hammer 36 IN A Minute 38 We Want You

Calendar of Events 39 Cattle Barons 42 IN The Community 46 The Lone Survivor Foundation

ON THE COVER

132

INs and Outs 49 WWII Vet Remembers Time in Service

IN healthy living

IN Season 52 Send Your Palate to a Spa Fitness Focused 55 Saenz Reshapes Individuals

MisConceptions 58 World War II veteran Don Alfred. Infertility A Common Problem Skinny Drinks 60

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Champions in Training 61 Sports-Specific Exercises Build Better Athletes

Cover Design by Renea Chembles | Photo by Sarah A. MIller

49 Fostering Another Way to Parent 70 A Father’s Vision 71 The Unexpected Life IN Good Health 72 A Quick Workout a Gift For Yourself

IN house & home

Livin’ Large on Lake Tyler 76 Azalea District Home Gets Facelift 85 Restoring History 92 Tour Showcases Home, Renovations INstant Organizing 101 INspiring Design 104 The Future of Architectural Hospitality

INsider's guide

INteresting Folks 108 Cyber Attic Treasures IN the Outdoors 113 Mud Boggin’ Race for the Cure 115 Helps Fund Young Survivors Group INcredible Tech 117 Todd Just Repinned Your Pin Destination Diva Southeastern Oklahoma 118 Shreveport-Bossier 122

IN boomers

Kitchen Counter INtelligence 126 Honoring Veterans Cover Story: War…and Peace 132 Greatest Generation Fought the Good Fight Nursing Memories 134 WWII Nurse Served in Australia

Marathon {Wo}Man 68 East Texas Woman Attacks Boston Marathon

Home is Where the VET Is 136 New Facility Serves Those Who Served

A Mother’s Heart 70 The Unexpected Life

A Dash of Devotion 138 Knock, Knock

Announcing

Diamond Points A New Customer Rewards Program Exclusively From

Jack O’ Diamonds, Tyler You earn points* for dollars spent at Jack O’ Diamonds when you have your car serviced or when you buy a new or pre-owned vehicle. Use points to save on future service, parts and vehicle purchases. Go to JODCARS.COM: • To schedule service appointments • Create your personal Diamond Points account • Review your service history quickly and easily • Track your points earning and usage • Get detailed information on Diamond Points

Call or go online today to find out more! Diamond Points, from the family owned dealership serving Tyler and surrounding communities for more than 40 years…

Uniquely Tyler! *Effective May 1, 2012

2500 WSW Loop 323 | 903.561.5225 | JODCARS.COM

editor's

sight

have to admit something to you: this has been one of my favorite issues to work on, ever. The stories of our veterans are so compelling to me that each interview I did, or each story I edited, drew me in and riveted me to the words on the screen. Some of them gave me goosebumps.

It may have something to do with the time I spent working for the

American military in Germany and the respect I developed for the soldiers there who deployed to Bosnia in support of IFOR (the Implementation Force) of Operation Joint Endeavor, the cooperative effort between United States and allied nations to implement the military elements of the Dayton

Peace Accords. Or it could have something to do with one of the very first stories I ever wrote as a newspaper reporter, a profile of one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. I sat with Mr. Chauncey Spencer for the better part of the day, as he reminisced about his role in World War II and the prejudices he overcame to serve his country. I’ll never forget how his eyes lit up as he described his war time efforts. Or it could be that my brother, West Point graduate Jim Brocato, served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the not-so-distant past. So yes, I have a soft spot in my heart for veterans, made all the more tender with those I was privileged to meet working on this issue. I’m glad others in the community feel the same way, like the officials with the Brookshire Company, who are taking their fourth group of World War II veterans on the “Heroes Flight” to visit Washington, D.C., at the end of May. In addition to the World War II Memorial, the group is expected to visit the Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Capitol.The trips were started to bring area veterans to see the memorial honoring them. “We realize time is short for this generation,” says Rick Ellis, vice president of marketing for Brookshire Grocery Company. “While there's no way of having an exact figure, the estimates are that we are losing them nationally at a rate of about 1,000 per day. We don't have a lot of time left to honor them in this way.” I hope this issue honors them in some way, as well. Until next time,

Amy Brocato Pearson

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Editor

Correction: Yes, East Texas, there IS a Cherokee City. Cherokee is located in Central Texas, on State Highway 16 (between Llano and San Saba) and FM 501 (between Lometa and Pontotoc). The town of Cherokee is approximately 250 miles west of Cherokee County.

We Want to Hear from You! We hope you enjoy reading this issue of IN Magazine. Please let us know what you think about this stylish bi-monthly publication by sending your comments to: apearson@inmagtexas.com

1-800-345-5273 â&#x20AC;˘ Dillards.com

Elle stripe dress, $118.00. Joann platform slingback sandal, $89.99. Olivia satchel, $139.00.

INmagTexas.com MAY/JUNE 2012

PUBLICATIONS MANAGER Shannon Dorsey 903.596.6369 Fax: 903.596.6395 / sdorsey@inmagtexas.com

104

EDITOR Amy Brocato Pearson 903.596.6278 apearson@inmagtexas.com SALES EXECUTIVES Reneé Luker 903.596.6259 rluker@inmagtexas.com Dawn Rhodes 903.596.6354 drhodes@inmagtexas.com Steve Awbrey 903.571.2153 sawbrey@inmagtexas.com REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE/ Debbie Labicki - Destination Diva 903.521.2020 / debbie@inmagtexas.com

113

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ashley Renea Chembles CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steve Awbrey / Crystal Breaux / Nick Buske Christian C.G. Chavanne Patricia Canfield / Erin Connolly Jo Lee Ferguson / Larry Pittman Goddard Gregory Hall / Cathy Primer Krafve Morgan Jones / Debbie Labicki Brittany McCaughan Rachel Stallard / David Wallace

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

PHOTOGRAPHERS Donna Wagner / Sarah A. Miller Herb Nygren Jr. / Christopher R.Vinn

126

FASHION COORDINATOR/STYLIST Lani Fitzgerald

REAL PEOPLE

SUPPORTING REAL HEROES

Your Heart Here for

The region’s first and only heart hospital Saving lives with: • State-of-the-art facilities • Advanced technology • Outstanding physicians • Patient-centered care • All the benefits of a premier hospital dedicated to heart care

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

• Plus the safety of immediate access to all acute care medical services at Mother Frances Hospital

tmfheart.org

Go to tmfheart.org and take our FREE online heart risk assessment.

(888) 440-2344

style

This colorful collection provided by Dillard's. Photo by Donna Wagner/ Lani Fitzgerald

style

DAVID

WALLACE makIN' it

Functional Art May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Easy Project Versatile For Many Uses

David built his custom coffee table in a few easy steps. Photos by Christopher R. Vinn.

talian design and artistic creativity has always been a major world influence, but in the 1960s, with the advent of new materials, such as molded plastics and polyurethane, being employed widely for the first time, designers and artist began drifting toward products that took on a more industrial look. Now "Contemporary Modern" became firmly rooted in a design style that has continued to this day. The look has since been described as timeless and artists continue to push the envelope. Today, anything is fair game. I love the look of industrial design. It works well in the home and in the work place. It is durable, has clean lines, the materials are usually inexpensive, and best of all, it is "functional art."

Fine art is best described as objects that have been created strictly for viewing and intellectual stimulation. These include paintings, photography, and sculptures. However, when the same creative process is applied to objects of utility, such as tables, chairs, lamps, or anything else that serves a purpose, the art form is often referred to as functional art. The fields of industrial design, graphic design, fashion, and even architecture, are some examples of functional art. All throughout my home, an apartment under the Downtown Coffee Lounge, are many examples of functional art. Found objects have been used to create beautiful furniture and lights with a little bit of the industrial look. A computer desk was used for the base of my

makIN' it impressive granite-looking, conference-style dining room table. A small sewing machine cabinet (minus the sewing machine) was cut in half, then stretched into a entry-way credenza , an old armoire was cut in half to create a kitchen island and a kitchen cabinet, and a $3 fluorescent light cover became an attractive pot rack above the kitchen island. Recently, I found a discarded plastic pallet in the trash of a downtown business that was begging to be rescued.When they see the really neat industrial coffee table that I'm going to show you how to make for just a few dollars, they'll probably wish they had kept it. You may or may not find a pallet exactly like this one, but it will need a base to make it the proper height. The design of this base is easy and it could be used to turn almost any flat object, such as a door panel or table top, into a unique piece of functional art. You're going to use your math skills just a little, but I promise you, this isn't rocket science. We're going to use ordinary 2x4s to create our base. This is the most common lumber sold because they are used in almost all framing construction.

You can use whatever grade (quality) wood that you want. It is sold in many lengths but I chose the eight foot length. They run anywhere from $1 to $2 each.You will need three of them, although it will only use about half of the third one. You might even have some laying around the house or maybe your neighbor has some they would let you have.

“FINE ART IS BEST DESCRIBED AS OBJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED STRICTLY FOR VIEWING AND INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION.” I'm going to give the exact dimensions of my project but you can easily alter them for your particular needs. Please know this, lumber does not measure exactly as it is sold. A 2x4 is really one and a half inches by three and a half inches, so you will be working with some fractions.This is true of all lumber, however, you can count on the lengths to be accurate. Only the width and

thickness is not true. Boy, did I build a lot of messed-up projects before I discovered that fact. I used a lot of wood putty to make my projects complete. I mean a lot! The standard coffee table is 16 inches high. My pallet measured 6 inches tall (thick), so that means that my base must stand about 10 inches high. My pallet was almost a perfect square, measuring 36 1/2 inches by 31 1/2 inches. I could have built the base a little smaller than the pallet but not bigger. I chose to make it fit exactly. So from the three sticks of 2x4 lumber, each being 8 foot lengths, this is what I cut. • Four pieces measuring 7 inches each • Four pieces measuring 28 1/2 inches each • Two pieces measuring 36 1/2 inches each That's all you need. You can use a ordinary hand saw to make your cuts or use power tools if, and only if, you know well how to handle them, or you could take your list to the home Continued on pg. 14 >

style

makIN' it

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from makIN' it, pg. 13

store and ask a nice person who works there if they would make the cuts for you. Usually they will. Usually at no charge. These sticks are so easy that I don't think they would charge you, but if they do, it won't be that much. Just be real nice to them. You will have 10 small pieces of wood that won't weigh much or take up much space in your trunk. I brought all three of my 2x4 by 8-foot lengths home in my Camry with little trouble but getting them pre-cut would be really easy. Now for the assembly. You can use glue and nails, or for better holding power, use wood screws. Either way, they need to be at least 2 1/2 inches long to go through one of the pieces of wood into another and no more than that or you run the risk of going completely through any two pieces that are joined together. Each piece is 1 1/2 inch thick, so 3 inches of thickness is the most you will have anywhere that you join two pieces. You are going to build two rectangles using two of the 28 1/2 pieces and two of the 7 inch pieces. Place the two small ones inside the larger ones. Look at our photos. After properly joining the pieces, the short ends of your rectangles should measure 10 inches. All you need to do to complete construction is to join the two rectangles by adding the two 36 1/2 inch pieces. Reference the photos again. You can do this. Once you see how easy this is accomplished, you can change your dimensions to work for almost any size base. If you need to ask me a question, you can friend me on Facebook and post a question or a comment. After I painted my base, I topped it with the pallet, leaving the pallet looking just as I found it, except for cleaning.The worn look and graphics were desirable to me. The table was grouped with a modern style, white leather chair and a floor lamp made from an old discarded telescope and platter. I placed them on a $10 shag carpet from Salvation Army and hung one of my art pieces (like the ones we showed you how to make in the last issue). There are several examples of functional art here in these photos. So remember, don't just make art to look at, make it to live in and with. Let it serve a function. Functional art.You can do this because there is an "art" in every "heart ". Just look for it. I promise it's there!

Mention this ad to receive

Discount

off a 6 week package

Comparable to a hot-stone massage Great solution for people who are not candidates for surgery Our knowledgeable staff takes care of all aspects of the treatments Safety and satisfaction of our patients is our top priority

Each treatment is conducted by a technician specially trained in operating the Lipo-Ex system. Its revolutionary technology is designed to melt the “deep fat” of the body and cause it to exit through the lymphatic system. All other current treatments are only designed to work on superficial fat and do not provide as significant a result as you will experience with the Lipo-Ex system.

A&O Clinic • 1212 Clinic Dr. • Tyler ofﬁce: 903-596-8858 • www.drbrelsford.com

Is pleased to offer you:

& AcAdemy

UNDERSTANDING COLOR ~ The ULTImATe coLor consULTATIon ~

This six-hour CE course, is an in-depth, instructional class designed to help you truly understand the law of color. You will be able to see and identify “level” and “tone”. This skill will provide you the ability to understand your client’s desires, while allowing you the knowledge and confidence to communicate your recommendations - enhancing your ability to provide the ultimate color consultation. May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

This course is offered to any licensed cosmetologists with a desire to learn, refresh their skills or obtain required CE hours. Phone 903-561-9444 for schedules and information. We look forward to serving your CE needs.

style

Color Me

Beautiful

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

All clothing provided by Dillard's. | Photos by Donna Wagner/Lani Fitzgerald

spring fashion

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

style

spring fashion

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

style

spring fashion

Spa-ingIt's&Easier Shopping at its best... and More NaturalBetter! Only Relaxation

Spa Services • Facials • Massage • ALL types of nails including Shellac • Pedicures • Eye Lash Extensions & More

than EVER!

Convenience & Style

Simplicity

Yellow Box Footwear

Gift Giving

• Largest Selection in East Texas

Gift Cards

• Never expire • Never lose value • May be used in store or spa

It's Easier and More Natural than EVER!

• Brighton • Vera Bradley • Large Selection of Baby Items • Tyler Candle

Wish List - Anniversary • Birthday • Employee Appreciation Registry - Baby • Bridal • Graduation

Karen Horton Relax Hour Spa 5613 S. Donnybrook • (903)561-4472 • KarenHortonandCompany.com

Before

Tyler 903-561-9697 www.positivehair.com

Free Consultations Tyler 903-561-9697 www.positivehair.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

We clean and restore military uniforms.

Free Consultations

style

go to girl

BRITTANY

McCAUGHAN go to girl

Courtesy Photos

Summer Shines With Bright Tones and Jewels

"May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for

Fashion at the beginning of this year seemed

the two best months in the garden year: cool, misty

to be recycled versions of last year’s fashion

mornings gently burned away with a warming

finds. I’ve just been waiting for a style to reach

spring sun, followed by breezy afternoons and chilly

out and grab me and say “YOU MUST WEAR

nights. . .”- Peter Loewer

ME!!”

I admit I was excited by the abstract colors hese are the months that I live for. Just cold enough to still show off your cute boots from winter but warm enough that you can

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

pair them with a denim skirt.

and military pieces, but bored with the flashback to the 80s looks. I think I was a bit spoiled by last year’s ever-changing fashion forecast. But take heart. A new wave of fashion is coming, and it’s time to make some room for a splash of fabulous fashion. Bright bold flower patterns swirl over maxi

These are fashion months full of hope and

dresses and tanks, while nautical stripes in

you have just enough time to find your summer

shades of red and blue bring a flirty accent to

MUST HAVES.

your gold bangle jewelry. Technicolor shades demand attention, while softer, almost ethereal

SUMMER COUNTDOWN

Continued on pg. 24 >

www.welcometotyler.net

Offering Brides What They Are Looking For!

Welcoming Newcomers to Tyler for over thirty years Regina Roosth • 903-565-4005 • Regina@welcometotyler.net

THIS IS MY LIFE, MY STYLE.

July 22, 2012 Sunday - Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Tyler Rose Garden Center 420 S. Rose Park Dr., Tyler, TX

For Registration Information, Visit www.easttexasweddingextravaganza.com or call 903-570-0364

3320 Troup Hwy. #300 • Tyler, TX 75701 903.592.4171

One attending bride will win a Honeymoon Travel Gift Certiﬁcate valued at $1500* *Must be present to win.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

1725-C Troup Hwy • Tyler, TX 75701 903.592.7730

style heat from a blow dryer to amplify the effects. • There’s a lot of buzz about the product “Glow” by Dr. Brandt. It’s referred a crystal retinol hydra-crème. It has light reflecting pigments and a retinol in it to help fade dark spots over time.

> Continued from Go To Girl. 22

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

palettes bring to mind a wardrobe any fairytale princess would covet. So open those closets wide, ladies, and pack away those sweaters for good, summer is well on its way.

TOP 10 BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR RIGHT NOW• For that just-right, golden pinky glow, Laura Mercer Face Illuminator is for you. • For a touch of pink even Barbie would be proud of, Dior Rouge Lipstick in Caprice is your answer. • A little-known secret of makeup artists is a primer to smooth in pores and give you a more flawless finish. I like Prime Time by Bare Minerals. • Are your highlights bringing you down? Brighten them up with Fekkai Advanced Highlight Care Illuminating Cream. • My lips are NOT SEALED on this onethe new Infallible Le Gloss 8hr Gloss by L’Oreal was just voted No. 1 lip gloss. My color of choice? A playful peach called “Sunset.” • Moroccan Oil: put this on your hair. Oh my gosh, I love this stuff. It makes your real hair feel softer and brings the life back into your human hair extensions. It smells so exotic and makes me feel like I need to be sun bathing on an island somewhere. While we are on the oil subject, Bio-Oil is a great little secret for some common skin issues.

It helps combat various skin issues including dehydration, uneven skin tone, and minimizing scars. It’s a great little skin warrior, but not made for oil-prone skin. • Need a fresh coat of paint on last week’s mani/pedi but short on time? Nutra-Nail Polish sets in one minute flat. Can’t beat that. • Can’t get your roots to raise the roof? Sammy Bryant Fat Hair Amplifying Spray is some of my girlfriend’s top choices for a root lift. The key is to spray it into the roots directly, then hit your roots with a little bit of

WELL-DRESSED HOME 2012 is the year of the dragon. Celebrate it by having fun playing with accented tumblers or pillows with a Chinese inspired motif. It’s good luck you know. House of Blues From traditional to tropical, blue is the GO TO color for decorating right now. Blue is also one of the most soothing colors to the human eye. Experiment with accent shades of turquoise and aqua to bring a touch of calm to your abode. Light the Night Nightlights are not just for the nursery anymore. Whether navigating down a long hallway or helping you to avoid Fido or footstool at night, they are a great cost effective way to light your way. I personally love the artist Thomas Kincade and have several of his nightlights through my home. My favorite is the “Beacon of Hope” scene. It reminds me of the painting of the same scene hanging in my grandparents’ bedroom in sunny California. It makes me feel closer to them. SPRING: HEAD TO TOE Tops are bright, bold and beautiful. Let this be

go to girl For shoes, I love bejeweled sandals with laces or ribbons to the upper ankle, along with a slew of wedges with pops of unexpected color. Also metallic tones in any shade are must-haves this year. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s time to GO SHOPPING! -Xoxo- The Go-To-Girl

SS O

your theme in anything you choose to wear this summer. One-shoulder tanks and tops with seatoned, jeweled embellishments are GO FOR ITS. I like “2b Cece Cold Shouldered Poncho tank” from Bebe. Accessories are big and chunky, almost safariesque pieces along, with bright bangles and fake diamond looks are all over the runway right now. I like Parrish bib necklace from Chico’s or a multicolor stretch bangle bracelet from New York and Company. Rainbow brights still reign in bottoms. So don’t pack away your candy colored jeans just yet, keep them out while temps still tend to dip at night. Pair them a flirty, blingy tank and some fashionable heels and you are ready for a night out with the girls. Great places for brightly colored denim are Stepsister and Forever 21. Also gauzy skirts and soft denim shorts that look like they’ve been washed 100 times are summer staples.

Tyler

Permanent Cosmetic Studio Trust your permanent cosmetics to the hands of experience!!

At Tyler Permanent Cosmetics you get the best of both worlds, quality pigments and the best technicians in East Texas! Now serving you in Three locations Tyler Henderson Forney

3320 Troup Hwy Ste. 130

903-617-6862 www.TylerPermanentCosmetics.com

Coming Soon!

Science of Skin Science

•

Results

•

Trust

Botox Juvederm • Professional Skin Care • •

Medical Nurse Aesthetician

903-590-0301

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Cherie Exner

HOUSTON

OLD BULLARD

VINE

S BROADWAY

LINDSEY

155

ON ST NK Y A FR HW TYLER

5TH

6TH

TJC

8TH 9TH

OLD TROUP

AMHERST

Fabulous Finds in Upscale Consignment A Fundraising Ministry of House of Hope

New & Used

110

OL DJ ’VI LL EH WY

PIT AL

Everything is

RICE RD

Furniture • Home Decor

New Items Added Daily!

ENTERPRISE

LONGVIEW

NER

BON

SO WIL

KSO

JAC

PINE

ALL

FOREST PK

Walmart ARSH

T MCKAY K S DR RUS

Find Us On

903-509-3395 4500 DC Drive

Near Loop 323 & Old Jacksonville Hwy

www.tylerconsignmentwarehouse.com JACKSONVILLE

Furniture priced as marked!

903-295-6873

2909 W. Marshall Ave (Hwy 80) • Longview, TX 75604

www.AHopeForWomen.com

www.tylerconsignmentwarehouse.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

www.tylerconsignmentwarehouse.com www.tylerconsignmentwarehouse.com

99¢

SHILOH RD

GRANDE WM

The Best of the Best

TROUP

DC DR IVE

LOOP 323

focus

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

The American Freedom Museum at the Brook Hill School chronicles key parts of American history. Photo by Sarah A. Miller

focus

Halls of Honor Museum Captures May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

American History

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

Famous American flags flown during war times. Right- Center- a 101st Airborne Paratrooper equipped for the D-Day invasion. Photos by Sarah A. Miller

ucked under the library on the idyllic campus of The Brook Hill School in Bullard is a hidden gem and enclave of history. The American Freedom

Museum captivates from the moment you walk in, when your gaze falls upon an imposing cannon, made in 1861 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and used in the War Between the States, aka, the Civil War. The two-year-old museum is divided into two halls, the Hall of Presidents and the Hall

have experienced getting ready for the D-Day invasion. “It’s easier for teachers to integrate hands-on learning with textbook learning with a resource such as this right on campus,” Dement says. “We’ve also brought in veterans to peak and it sparks a real connection.” Dement, who also teaches 12th grade history at the school, assigns a paper to every senior asking them to interview a veteran and documenting the characteristics that labels these warriors as “The Greatest Generation.” In the Hall of Presidents, the museum has acquired a signed document from each of the presidents. Their pictures, and some of their voice recordings, breathe life into the exhibits. “We’re very proud of what we have here,” Dement says.

Top- A wall of photographs from the Vietnam War. Above- Douglas C-47, a military transport aircraft used in WWII for the transport of troops, cargo and the wounded.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

of Freedom. Visitors travel through American history learning about each of our presidents and each conflict America has been involved in. The museum, funded by private donors and donations, has been in the making since the school opened in 1997. “We felt like history and patriotism has not been emphasized as much as it should,” says Stephen Dement, founder and chairman of the Board of Trustees. “We’re proud of the way it’s all come together here.” The museum is not only a destination for visitors and veterans from as far as California and North Carolina, but a hands-on learning tool for students. “All our students come through several times a year,” Dement says, adding that they have veterans touring the facility “every time we’re open.” The American Freedom Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment for special tours and groups. A veterans’ square is in the planning stages; an outdoor oasis to honor veterans with plaques, a meditation garden, a trail around the lake and landscaping. One wall holds the pictures of the 10 Brook Hill graduates to serve in the military. An exhibit in the Hall of Freedom, which chronicles each conflict in American history, proudly displays the uniform of Army Sgt. Marion Wayne Dement, Stephen’s father. There are cartoons from celebrated political newspaper cartoonist Sam Nash, a cannon used by Andrew Jackson during the Battle of Orleans in 1915, a piece of cloth from a militia coat from the War of 1812, a musket from the Battle of Lexington, a glider cockpit and part of the fuselage of a C-47 plane. Visitors can go inside, watch a short film, then experience a sensory simulation of what paratroopers would

focus

Terry

Cox

Photo by Sarah A. Miller

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By MORGAN JONES

is closet consists of dress slacks, neck ties, pressed button-down shirts, and multiple classy suits—culminating in a valuable wardrobe. He has satisfaction in each piece of clothing he has obtained, but there is no comparison to the pride he has for the clothing found in the back of his closet. Behind his daily wardrobe is his governmentissued United States Special Operations Command military uniform that embodies Terry Cox’s hundreds of classified and unclassified experiences during his four years of active duty in the Army. “To this day, when I put that uniform on and display my patches there is an incredible sense of pride that is like no other,” Terry says. “Other than being a dad and husband, it is one of the most gratifying accomplishments because of everything I did and it was out of my comfort zone.” From the ages of 28 to 32, Terry was a parachutist who worked primarily on missions in Central America, South American and the Caribbean, providing counternarcotics and PSYOP (psychological operations) campaigns in those countries. The cliché “if I told you I would have to kill you” applies to most of the missions Terry was involved in. Terry grew up in Van, the son of the classic American family; his mother worked for the local family doctor and his father worked at Kelly Springfield Tire Company.Terry set himself on a traditional path after graduating from Van High School.With exceptional standardized test scores and graduating in the top 10 percent of his class, Terry was a prime target for military recruiters, but chose college instead. “Growing up, I never ever though that I would go into the military,” Terry says. “That was a little too much thrill seeking for me. I had respect for my father for his service but I just didn’t think it was for me.” His father, Richard Geddie, volunteered for three tours of Vietnam and, after returning from war, he reunited with his high school sweetheart, Dianne, Terry’s mother. Despite his immense history and respect for the military, Richard didn’t pressure Terry into the service and encouraged his decision to attend Stephen F. Austin University and get his degree in broadcast journalism and business communications. After being out of school for almost six years

and going through a divorce at the time, Terry found himself reevaluating his current life goals and career track. “I had kind of realized that up until that point I had been an oxygen thief,” Terry says. “I had just been living for myself, doing my own thing, only concerned about me. I lost just about everything that I owned at that point in time and I need to find a way to rebuild and make something of myself.” On July 4,1992, after attending a patriotic church service,Terry had the burning feeling for the first time in his life that he need to join the military. “It was just an unbelievable feeling I had in my heart,” Terry says. “I just felt an overwhelming urge and prayed and the thought hit me that I need to check into the military.” He went driving through Dallas and found an Army recruiting office, where he talked to an officer. “I didn’t really need to be sold on the idea,”

“WHEN I LOOK AT WHAT I HAVE ON MY UNIFORM, THE PATCHES, PINS, RIBBONS, I STILL SEE FACES AND PLACES, AND WHAT HAPPENED THEN. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE COUNTRY ALLOWED ME TO PUT ON THE UNIFORM. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT I JUST WISH I WAS ABLE TO DO MORE.” Terry says. “I really had an impression for what I was supposed to do. At that time I couldn’t really tell it was God talking to me but now looking back, I do know it was the Lord leading me.” A mere 19 days later, Terry had completed all the documents and testing to be sworn in to the United States Army and left for boot camp that September. After completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Terry and 12 other Special Ops soldiers went to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Training Group (ABN)

veterans (JFK SWPG) at Fort Benning, North Carolina to be trained in parachuting. This was the first of many more special training schools that Terry would graduate from during his career. He endured weeks of training to lose his status as a “leg” to become air born and receive his jump boots. This was in preparation for the 28 flights that Terry would come down without the plane during his career. “My fear of heights didn’t matter at that time,”Terry says. “I had a mission to do and that was all that mattered.There was just something in me that gave me that mental kick-in-the-seatof-the-pants-urge to do it.” Going the average speed of 140 knots (about 150 mph), Terry jumped out of choppers, military C141, military C130 and multiple other planes that positioned him out of his comfort zone. After finishing air born school, Terry went to SPYOP ABN group Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Terry’s field of mission accomplishments expands beyond his jumps. “When I was in the Army there wasn’t much conflict but we still had work to do,” Terry explains. “I got to do a lot of things in the military that people don’t think would be part of it and most don’t get to do.” Being in Special Operations Command, he was deployed numerous times, which included being one of the first to land in Haiti in 1994. “We had been watching the situation there for years,” Terry says, “and going in we thought Haiti was going to be a big deal. We were top secret back then but it ended up just being a blip on the radar screen.” After four active years of training numerous soldiers, completing potentially dangerous assignments, and overseeing public relations with multiple foreign countries, Terry left active duty at the age of 32, with 18 awarded honors, a distinguished nickname of Radar (because he was the man to find whatever was needed) and numerous memories of the good service he had done. During the next 10 years, Terry married wife Marcie, had three beautiful children, and became President/CEO of TLC FundraisingLogoware-Printing Company that has grown to be a success in the Tyler area. His business started in 2001 with Terry Cox Fundraising and has branched out into a three-fold company that does everything from screen prints to embroidering to graphic printing to promotional products and education for schools, corporate offices and small businesses. “I feel fortunate that we have made it this long and we are as vibrant as ever,”Terry says.“A lot of it is because of the support system I had and the skills I learned through my education in school and experiences I had in the military.” Almost 20 years later, Terry’s life style is completely different than what it was during his time in the service. “I realize that I am older now and don’t resemble the body physique of a soldier anymore,” Terry says. “It’s hard for people to understand what I did back then and where I was but hopefully they can recognize that there are many others today that deserve the honor and appreciation that a soldier deserves.” Today Terry wears dress shoes instead of jump boots, business suits instead of a Army uniform and his hair combed to the side instead of tucked under the raspberry red beret, but still holds his service and respect close to his heart. “I am not a thrill seeker, I wouldn’t jump off a coffee table now,” Terry says almost laughing. “When I look at what I have on my uniform, the patches, pins, ribbons, I still see faces and places, and what happened then. I am thankful that the country allowed me to put on the uniform. I am very thankful to have been able to do that I just wish I was able to do more.”

NOW Phone: 903.617.6072 OPEN www.premierveterinaryhospital.com

6001 South Broadway, Tyler (Regency Center; across from Susan Robinson Jewelry)

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

focus

Edwin

Santos Photo by Christopher R. Vinn

F May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By CATHY PRIMER KRAFVE

or Hospital Corpsman Third Class Edwin Vergel de Dios Santos, a veteran of the US Navy, one of the most gut-wrenching realities of his work is that sometimes he is called to provide physical therapy for a veteran who is diagnosed as suicidal. “That is a reality; particularly with the very young, the very old, and the very lonely,” Santos says, with a kind of reverence in his tone. “One common denominator that they, we, have is we are always proud to serve, no matter the disability or extent of the impact on their life.” Because so many of our returning heroes have sustained serious injuries, Santos reports that veterans make up about 50 percent of his work as a physical therapist, specializing in rehabilitation and traveling throughout the region. While Santos’ goal with each patient is always “remarkable progress,” sometimes the remarkable is in the patient’s determination when facing overwhelming health challenges. World War II veterans particularly inspire him with their determination to suffer through pain in order to accomplish progress during physical therapy. He describes one such veteran who refused to have his leg amputated, instead suffering

through a series of grueling wound treatments. “His combat experience gave him similar endurance to fight health care challenges.” Santos was first contracted to come to Tyler in 1991, fresh out of school in Manila, to provide a wide range of services that prepared him for his future responsibilities. A job opportunity took him to Lubbock next. Santos, who was not yet a citizen, signed up as a reservist with the navy in 1996. He realized that with military service he would acquire extensive medical experience and additional training, Soon he was called up for active duty, stationed at the naval hospital in Pensacola as a hospital corpsman. Observing the external and internal wounds of returning heroes there, Santos learned to revere the sacrifices made by his fellow sailors and their families in the name of freedom. He has grown to love freedom and cherish his adopted homeland, which he describes as “worth fighting for and worth living for.” Filipino by birth, he describes how people line up for miles to vote during elections where he grew up. “Election days are holidays (in the Philippines).” He has a hard time understanding how so many Americans can be nonchalant about the

process here. “This is still the best country with the best processes for guaranteeing freedom and justice. We need to all get involved in the decision making process.” Santos is frequently invited to speak to new citizens at the naturalization ceremonies at the Smith County Court House. “I always share this with new citizens, ‘I am proud to be born a Filipino. Filipino by birth; American by choice. Texan by the grace of God,” he laughs. He is excited about the new Texas Veterans Home, which he describes as an entirely new concept based on cottage-style independent living. The new facility will be a tremendous boon to aging veterans in the region, heroes he believes are particularly deserving of respect. Santos is always encouraged when he watches the flag go by or hears the Star Spangled Banner. “Just by observing, you can see that there is an exceptional serenity in the faces and hearts of those who have served or those who have loved ones who have served,” he says. He considers it a privilege to honor his fellow-veterans each day as they progress in their health challenges. Helping heroes recover is just another way to serve. And to salute their courage.

veterans

Joe Crenshaw

By RACHEL STALLARD

Crenshaw says. For the first several months, his company’s trucks were the only ones making deliveries between the front lines and the supply outfits. Not only were they needed for bringing ammunition, food and replacement troops up, but they also took POWs, the wounded and sometimes the dead, back. They were also instrumental in what was deemed, “the strategic withdrawal.” “One outfit would leapfrog the others each day. We were constantly busy helping with that withdrawal and keeping the supplies going,” he says. At night they were especially vigilant as the enemy who had snuck back into the hills was also desperate to get food out of the supply trucks. Eventually Crenshaw returned home to finish up his three-year voluntary enlistment at Fort Hood. He married, got discharged, then went about the business of raising a family. But the demons of Korea were still with him. “I became a working alcoholic,” he says, citing what’s now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. “I went to work every day and progressed in my career, but I struggled for years, at a great cost to my family.” (sidenote: Crenshaw and his wife Billie, just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary). “I made it back, but a lot were horribly damaged, both in body and in mind. I didn’t talk Continued on pg. 34 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

At home- Joe Crenshaw stands in front of his patriotic mantel, featuring his personal Texas flag. Throughout his Longview home are other patriotic tributes given on behalf of his help to veterans. Photo by Rachel Stallard Parade- Joe Crenshaw serves as Uncle Sam during a patriotic parade in Longview. with the help of his grandson- Scott Hudson of Tyler, and daughterPatti Crenshaw of Tyler. Photos courtesy of Joe Crenshaw

oe Crenshaw was 17 years old when he joined the United States Army. Nearly 63 years later, he’s still fighting to protect his fellow comrades-in-arms. The mechanic’s son had attended nine years of “country school” at Grange Hall and a year and a half of “town school” at Marshall when several of his friends returned home after catching the end of WWII. “I joined in 1949 so I could see the world. I didn’t know I was going to see a damn war,” Crenshaw says. The Korean War began September 1950, while Crenshaw’s unit, the Fighting 534th Truck/Transportation Company, was stationed at Guam. They were the only Army company present at the invasion of Inchon, serving alongside the First Marine Division, Crenshaw recalls. As the main mechanic and wrecker driver, Crenshaw stayed busy “following the convoys, keeping the trucks going and getting as many of them back as possible,” he says. It also helped that his four ton Diamond-T wrecker came equipped with a 50-caliber machine gun, although “it didn’t do much good unless you got stopped.” “The biggest thing against us was time,”

> Continued from Joe Crenshaw, pg. 33

Bethesda

Birthday

BASH!

Sept. 21, 2012

At Villa De Felicita A Fun Night of Auctions, Dinner and Dancing Mayor Barbara Bass Mistress of Ceremonies

Celebrity Cakes In Live Auction By

Sheriff JB Smith

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Price Arredondo Jeff Austin III Sunni Boren, MD LaVerne Gollob Shanna Meads, MD Rev. Jerome Milton Jim Perkins Rev. John Robbins Sasha Vukelja, MD

to my family or anybody else about Korea until nearly 40 years later, and that was to another veteran. “I think a lot of us very often, in an odd way, felt a twinge of guilt that we made it when so many others didn’t,” Crenshaw says. “When you realize that, it puts an obligation on you to honor and serve other veterans.” In time, Crenshaw turned to the Veterans of Foreign Wars group to fill the void of service in his life. Crenshaw estimates he’s folded and presented flags of service at nearly 1,000 funerals since his family moved to Longview in 1978. He also began the Memorial Day Program at Lakeview Cemetery in Longview, has spoken to countless civic and student groups about flag etiquette and lobbied for Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Watkins to be a namesake at Tyler’s new veterans home. But for all the hours Crenshaw has worked for others, the Texas flag that remains folded and preserved in a case on his mantel is a reminder of one of his most influential roles yet. Almost 15 years ago, Crenshaw saw the need to bring a Veterans Affairs Medical Center closer to home. “I had to go back and forth to Shreveport, as did a lot of others who were in worse shape

than I. And at that time, I was in good shape. I could see that for so many that was an extreme hardship on them, medically and financially,” Crenshaw says. “Like all hospitals, they were overcrowded. The wait time was horrible even if you had an appointment. But it was the only place we could go at the time.” So Crenshaw decided to take action. “I like to look people in the eye when I deal with them. So I went to every VFW post, American Legion meetings, all the service clubs around here — everybody who would listen and talked to them about signing a petition for Congress to get (one) here.” After almost two years of making it the topic of conversation, it finally happened. Longview opened its own VA Medical Center Sept. 1, 1999. The next year, State Rep. Tommy Merritt recognized Crenshaw’s efforts by presenting him with the flag that flew over the State Capitol on Veterans Day 2000. In recent years, the clinic has expanded to include women’s services as well. “Helping veterans get their benefits and know what’s out there is a big thing for me,” he says. “The knowledge of what they’re entitled to is not known by a lot of veterans, and I work to help them. I’ll fight harder for somebody else than (for) myself.”

LOCAL FLAVOR Tired of the same old restaurant formula? Try something new tonight. Our menu features an everchanging variety of chef-crafted meals prepared with the freshest, finest ingredients. Best of all, we offer exciting nightly specials and a variety of ultra-affordable menu options, so you don’t need a special occasion to celebrate great food.

exquisite catering Complete To Go Meals Call 903.534.1111

Save the Date For more info:

903-253-1095 Invitations to Follow

www.traditionstyler.com 6205 South Broadway

Coming June 5

903.510.2312 â&#x20AC;˘ www.tjc.edu/CESSE

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

SPONSORED BY

Courtesy Photos

Nationally known for

clinical excellence. Locally known for

compassionate care.

The ETMC Cancer Institute marks its 25th anniversary of accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer with another commendation: the Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award. This award is designed to recognize cancer programs that offer patients a higher level of care, as determined by meeting or exceeding specific benchmarks of research, management and treatment.

ETMC is proud of the team of physicians, nurses, therapists, technologists and managers at the ETMC Cancer Institute who continually strive to put our program on par with the most prestigious cancer centers in the nation. While the national recognition is gratifying, the highest reward we could possibly receive is the appreciation of our patients and their families. We pledge to continue to commit ourselves to restoring the quality of life of cancer patients throughout East Texas.

Free iPhone app

One with East Texas. A not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life in East Texas communities. www.etmc.org

focus > Continued from Blessing in Disguise, pg. 42

she was 2, sings in the church choir, performs in community civic theater, dances and has won cheerleading competitions. “To look at her, you’d never know she’s been sick a day in her life,” her mother says. Brandelyn is this year’s “Little Wrangler,” a child chosen by the Cattle Barons’ committee to champion and be an inspiration to other children battling cancer. The group is honored at the Little Wranglers party each year in June. “She can’t wait for this event,” Delana says.

“That child loves to perform and loves the spotlight.” As the Little Wrangler, Brandelyn participated in a photo shoot for various area publications and will soon be featured in commercials for Cavender’s, a significant sponsor of the Cattle Barons’ Gala. Brandelyn was too young to know what she was going through at the time, but over the years her parents have explained to her how God healed her body. She has a small scar on her stomach and goes to see her oncologist every three months in Dallas, but has had no

recurrence of cancer and otherwise has been perfectly healthy. With no family history of cancer, the Cochran’s were surprised at Brandelyn’s illness. “At first I questioned ‘why,’ but God has a plan, I just didn’t realize that at first,” Delana says. Since then, Brandon Cochran has become a licensed minister and the family has had the opportunity to share their testimony with churches and civic groups in East Texas. “We may not always see the big picture, but God always, always, always has a plan for us,” Delana says.

2012 Tyler Cattle Barons' Gala When: Saturday, June 9, 2012 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Where: Wilson Ranch 22371 FM 850, Arp,TX 75750 Why: When you donate to the American Cancer Society, you are donating to life-saving research, patient services in our community, advocacy, and preventative education. In one sentence – You are saving lives! Who: The American Cancer Society annually presents the Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala to aide in the fight against cancer. Highlights: Live Entertainment, Dinner, Dancing, Gaming, Silent and Live Auctions, and Midway Games

Event Schedule

Chairmen: Holly Long Burke 903-330-1820 hollymullinax@yahoo.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

6:00 p.m. Barons’ Reception

of the 25th Anniversary Cattle Barons’ Gala- Lone Star Legacy.

Gala Chairs Holly Burke, Chalease Denson & Heather Pickett and the 2012 Cattle Barons’ Gala committee welcome you and express a Texas-size thanks to our gracious and generous sponsors

Enjoy the private Barons’ Reception with a special menu catered by Don Strange of Texas with entertainment provided by country legends The Bellamy Brothers.

Chalease Franklin Denson 903-530-8112 chaleasedenson@yahoo.com Heather Hughey Pickett 903-780-7923 hhpickett@gmail.com

American Cancer Society 1301 S Broadway Ave • Tyler,Texas 75701 903-597-1383 Ashley Baker, American Cancer Society Staff

Purchase tickets online at www.cattlebaronsgala.net SPONSORED BY

cattle barons' watch…place your bet on one 7:00 p.m. of the oinkers at the Pork Chop Gates Open to the Downs Raceway. Silver Anniversary Gala Giddyup in to the Wilson Ranch and get ready to experience the fun that makes Texas the Lone Star State!

Know when to hold ‘em at the gaming tables. Try your luck at the El Dorado tables.

Take a chance on the Special Cattle Barons’ Edition 2012 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab at the Hall Buick GMC Chance Drawing Booth before all 500 tickets are sold!

10:30 p.m. Do You Dance as Good Get Crazy, Girl! as You Look? Eli Young Band won’t break

Claim your ticket at the Susan Robinson Jewelry booth for the Charles Krypell Precious Pastel Collection Green Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and 18K White Gold Pendant. Don’t be late…to select your gift box at the Cole & Co. Gift Box Corral. One special gift box contains a Michele Deco Day Diamond Watch.

Kick up your heels in the Auction Tent, air conditioned by Wells Fargo Advisors, when The Bellamy Brothers serenade all the dancing cowboys from the Don’s TV & Appliance Live Auction Stage.

your heart, as these Lone Stars entertain you under the beautiful Texas night sky on the Main Stage.

8:30 p.m. SOLD!

Breakfast by moonlight from Stanley’s, Bruno’s and Chickfil-A for late night vittles. Dance ‘til the cows come home with DJ on the Southside Bank Dance Floor. Last chance to claim your prizes in the Gaming Tent and Auction Tent.

That’s what we’ll hear as auctioneers Harry Leatherwood and Sheriff JB Smith conduct the Live Auction. Catch some of the evening’s biggest action as this unique loot and one-of-a-kind experiences are featured on the Don’s TV & Appliance Live Auction Stage. All quiet on the open range when the Silent Auction closes approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Live Auction.

9:45 p.m. Winner, Winner…. Will your name be called for the Hall Buick GMC Truck or Susan Robinson Jewelry Charles Krypell Necklace when we draw the winners from the Main Stage.

12:00 a.m. Late Night Fun

1:00 a.m. Saddle-up ‘cause the party’s over! Thank you for joining us for this amazing evening! We hope you had a Texas-sized good time! Enjoy Distant Lands Coffee as you trail ride home. See Y’all in 2013! SPONSORED BY

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Silent Auction is open for “bidness” in the Auction Tent. Texas is the Friendship State… Grab your friends and head to the Gaming Tent. Can you last 8 seconds on the Platten Law Firm Mechanical Bull? Are you a quick draw, challenge your compadres at the Skeet Shoot Simulator? Is strength your skill, wrestle a steer at the Rodeo Rumble.The kids are at home… Skee Ball is all yours tonight! Capture your cowboy/cowgirl cutie in the ETTL Engineers Photo Booth to preserve your memories. Do you prefer to

7:30 p.m.

focus

IN the community

Staging the Battle for Our Heroes’ Recoveries Lone Survivor Hosts Wellness Retreats for Warriors and their Families

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By CATHY PRIMER KRAFVE

Top- Director Amy Miller (top left) enjoys a retreat weekend with soldiers and their families. Above- Fishing is partly therapeutic. Photos courtesy of Lone Survivor.

ringing the families of American heroes into focus—seeing inner wounds healed—is what keeps the team at the Lone Survivor Foundation battling the aftereffects of war.

“When you are 19 and pregnant, no one tells you your

Wings in Afghanistan. The Lone Survivor Foundation retreats frequently are hosted on a ranch owned by Luttrell’s family in central Texas. As the Foundation pulls together the resources for a permanent location, others have offered their ranches as well. Venues that function best are those that are handicap accessible with eight to 10 bedrooms for guest couples and their children, along with mentors, therapists, and staff. “Our programs focus on involving nature

in the therapeutic process,” she explains, citing fishing and equine therapy as some of the healing domestic adventures that heroes and their families enjoy. Returning warriors, men or women, who may be struggling to communicate in everyday circumstances, have no trouble explaining, with the guidance of a trained equine therapist, why they identify with a certain horse, for example. “Because I feel like I have been wearing a Continued on pg. 48 >

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. - Ronald Reagan

husband will be a different person when he returns,” one wife of a warrior told Amy Miller, director of the Lone Survivor Foundation, at a recent retreat. “To really heal a soldier, you have to heal the needs of the family as a unit,” Miller says, “We bring in trained therapists that understand the mindset of a warrior and the needs of the family.” Lone Survivor Foundation hosts retreats designed specifically for the families of warriors. By bringing families together in a safe environment, issues that are common to returning heroes and their families can be addressed.

“TO REALLY HEAL A SOLDIER, YOU HAVE TO HEAL THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY AS A UNIT,” MILLER SAYS... The retreats often “step in where the government can’t,” says Miller. book, “Lone Survivor,” written by East Texan Marcus Luttrell to document the 2005 mission experience of Seal Team 10 in Operation Red

HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by appointment only Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

ADMISSION:

Veterans/Active Military . . Free Children 10-17 . . . . . . . . . $5.00 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 Children 9 and under (free with adult)

American Freedom Museum

on the campus of The Brook Hill School

1051 N Houston St, Bullard, Texas 75757

americanfreedommuseum.org 903.894.5252

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Lone Survivor Foundation is named for the

15,000 square feet, and over 600 historical artifacts including: • historical documents • uniforms • weapons • military vehicles and more

focus

IN the community

> Continued from IN the Community, pg. 47

in the lives of families, some soldiers and their

four families at a time, specifically chosen with

mask,” one warrior explained to his family, as he

families still stand out due to their courage in

similar interests and needs in order to ferment

chose a white horse with a black face from the

facing their hurt, says Miller.

lasting friendships. The retreats also feature a

line of horses tied to the fence rail.

By the end of one retreat, Miller describes

mentor or two; veterans who understand the

There is an intimidation factor when families

the change in a family with a preteen daughter

adjustment of returning from combat to civilian

are struggling to comfort a warrior who

who had also been suffering with her father’s

life.

wants to be brave, but is suffering. Much like

wounds.

Mentors are tough and tried heroes, who

the horses used in therapy, just the strength of

“She was joking with him and cutting up. He

warrior dads and moms, not to mention the

was very affectionate with her and you could

strength of their emotions, can be bewildering

tell she was enjoying his affection,” says Miller

to their loved ones.

with obvious satisfaction.

With so many retreats and so much progress

Each retreat is geared to only three or

change the dynamics when they share their hearts with retreat families. “The mentor is someone who has been there,” explains Miller, “When the families find out that the mentor opens up, then it feels more comfortable for them to open up, too.”

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

& FAMILY LAW

The

ELLIS

Law Firm

Lone Survivor Foundation staff members keep a low profile, unobtrusively facilitating in the background at retreats. Their favorite moments are when true progress is being made, often measured in the happy smiles of family members and warriors. Soon families that have forgotten how to laugh are relaxing and playing together. Kids

Attorneys Scott R. Ellis • Nathan Thauwald • Cameron Castleberry

chase daddies and tumble, laughing, to the

419 W. Houston St. • 2 Blocks West of Broadway • mkmoreland@suddenlinkmail.com

back with peaceful expressions, relishing the

903-596-7600

ground in bear hugs and giggles. Moms kick moment.

REED PERRY D. REED & COMPANY C E R T I F I E D P U B L I C A C C O U N TA N T S

•

A P R O F E S S I O N A L C O R P O R AT I O N

REED PERRY D. REED & COMPANY

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

C E R T I F I E D P U B L I C A C C O U N TA N T S

•

A P R O F E S S I O N A L C O R P O R AT I O N

Thank You Veterans! 1223 Judson Road | Longview, Texas 75601 (903) 757-4071 | www.reedcpa.net

focus

INs and outs

STEVE

AWBREY INs and outs

WWII Vet Remembers Time Serving Seabees

he year was1942, and 21-year-old J.L. Kirkpatrick, a local Winona country boy, boarded a train with his good friend Bill Meeks to join the Seabees, the construction battalions of the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy. The Seabees were charged with building naval shore facilities, constructing and maintaining airfields, hospitals, to name a few, in live combat zones. Joyce Lee Kirkpatrick, the only child of Clifford Lee "Cliffy" and Katie Mae Kirkpatrick was born and raised in Winona. J.L. worked for Montgomery Ward department store in Tyler, where he complained of having to shave and wear a tie every day. While attending a "country party" in April 1942, J.L. met a beautiful 15-year-old Lindale girl, Martha Wood, and fell in love. Their courtship

Continued on pg. 50 >

ins and outs sponsored by remington alarm

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

J.L. Kirkpatrick looks at some of his old photos from the Pacific Theater of WWII. Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.

“WE THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING A BIG TIME WITH OUR FRONT SEAT VIEW OF THE BATTLE UNTIL GETTING STRAFED AND ALMOST SHOT TO PIECES.”

lasted only until the following September, when they married on the 26th, three days before her 16th birthday. J.L. was quick to tell me that Martha wrote him a letter every day that he was overseas. Life changed rapidly for J.L. in 1942 because war was imminent. After indoctrination in Dallas, J.L. boarded a troop train on his way to Camp Bradford in Norfolk for boot camp. Twenty mile hikes were normal to get these men in shape for the rigors of war. Superiors handed out “liberty passes” for a five-day furlough to several of the men. There was one left and it came down between J.L. and another soldier. They drew straws to determine the winner. J.L. bragged that if he won the pass, he was going to Texas. He did win the pass, and he was hell-bent on making it home to see his 16-year-old bride. But it took him all five days to even travel to Lindale. J.L. knew he was in trouble, and he contacted his commanding officer by telegraph. His commander told him, in no uncertain terms, absent without leave—AWOL—and that he better get back to Virginia posthaste. J.L. wasn't

focus

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from WWII Vet Remembers, pg. 49

happy leaving his new wife, but he made it back. In total, it turned out that he was 105 hours late returning his furlough. Being a good Texas country boy, he took his punishment like a man. Overall, it cost him 15 days in the brig and a $17 dollar fine. That doesn't seem like much until you consider the fact that J.L. only made $50 a month. The fine was removed from his pay, which automatically went to Martha, in Lindale. However, the punishment was nothing compared to what J.L. gained from that visit. His first son, Jerry, was conceived during this time, even though J. L. shipped out without knowing it and wouldn’t lay eyes on his son for two years. A pile of old photos from the Pacific theater in World War II. J.L. Kirkpatrick is pictured in his uniform in the bottom left. Photo by Herb Nygren Jr

INs and outs

“MANY TIMES WE WOULD TRY TO GET TO THESE MEN, BUT COULDN'T BECAUSE OF THE SHARKS,” KIRKPATRICK SAYS. During his stay in the brig, there was a soldier brought in who was quite a fighter, and apparently had beaten a man badly. He was thrown in the cell next to J.L. As part of his punishment, he was allocated only bread and water. Being the caring, resourceful man that he is, J.L. would sneak a sandwich and fruit to this fellow prisoner in the front of his uniform blouse. There was about an inch and a half of space at the bottom between the cells and he would pass the food through the space. J.L. never met the man, but knew he was a fellow soldier and that he needed to eat. One of the guards was also a Seabee and J.L. witnessed the guard sneaking him food also.

After basic training, another long trip by train awaited the new recruits. Arriving in El Paso, they unloaded the troops for a “leisurely” fivemile forced march to "stretch" their legs a bit before continuing the last leg of their journey to Port Hueneme, California to officially start their Seabee training at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Port Hueneme was the launching site for the 47th Seabee Battalion on their way to war. J.L. remembers that not long after boarding the troop ship on his way to these foreign islands and the unknown, he realized this small-town country boy was about to experience things which would change his life forever. In August 1942, several months before the young J.L. and his Seabee battalion would arrive, U.S. Marines invaded the Guadalcanal and took the airfield away from the Japanese. This was his first stop and experience as a Seabee working construction jobs under enemy fire and heavy bombing. The Seabees had to complete work on Henderson Field. Enemy raids made it necessary for the Seabees to constantly repair damage to the runways, filling in bomb craters and shell holes. The Japanese, having lost many islands and airfields to the U.S., were determined to destroy theses airfields with bitter determination to make the U.S. pay for recent victories. J.L. spent most of his time on Munda Air base on New Georgia Island and Segi Point. He also spent time in the Russell Islands, which are two small islands within the Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia. It took three battalions, the 24th, 47th, and 73rd, only 11 days to build an operating airstrip in New Georgia while under enemy fire. "You get really motivated when you're being shot at and bombed to get the job done," J.L. reflects. Another obstacle—besides trying not to get shot—was malaria. J.L. says that more marines were killed by malaria than bullets from the Japanese. He contracted malaria twice and survived. Coconut trees were hazardous also. The soldiers wore hard hats to protect their heads from falling coconuts. Witnessing the Battle of the Coral Sea made a huge impact on J.L. "There were so many planes, it was so thick, you couldn't see it all. Over 130 planes were shot down during that fight," J.L. says. He and his fellow Seabees witnessed these events hiding behind coconut tree logs and watching the American P-39s and the Japanese Zeros engaging in dogfights so close they would skim the tops of trees. "We thought we were having a big time with our front seat view of the battle until getting strafed and almost shot to pieces." J.L. recounts standing by helplessly, watching young, fearless pilots bravely trying to land crippled planes, ultimately resulting in fiery crashes or planes sliding across runways or crashing into the shark-infested waters. "Many times we would try to get to these men, but couldn't because of the sharks," he says. J.L. returned to the states October 1945. He served 27 months in combat with the 47th Seabee Battalion. He earned six Battle Star ribbons for surviving these campaigns. Today, he and Martha live near Red Springs and have seven grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. As many World War II veterans would say, and J.L. repeated this, "I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if called upon by my country."

healthy living

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

San Francisco 49er running back Kendall Hunter stretches with a medicine ball at APEC in Tyler. Photo by Herb Nygren Jr.

healthy living

CHRISTIAN C.G.

CHAVANNE IN season

Send Your Palate May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

To A Spa

Top-Chicken Breast with Pineapple Mustard Sauce and Grilled Asparagus with Lemon. Above- Mango Mint Dressing, Watermelon Salad with Red Onion and Crushed Berry, Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Parsley and Celery, Ginger Limeade & Chicken Breast with Pineapple Mustard Sauce and Grilled Asparagus with Lemon. Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.

hat is a spa? A “spa” is traditionally known as a place where hot springs or mineral water is used for bathing, drinking or for curative purposes. A “spa” is named after a town in Belgium, not at all like most beauty and pampering salons that advertise themselves as such. Summer is here, so is the time to shed

IN season

Mango Mint Dressing with California Spa Chef Salad & Cosmo Spritzer.

4 c. club soda or seltzer water 4 lemon slices for garnish DIRECTIONS Mix juices and soda in a pitcher. Pour over ice. You may mix a dry, white wine in equal parts if you wish. Garnish with lemon slices.

clothing and unwanted pounds without depriving yourself of fresh and great-tasting food. As the former executive chef of the famed and glamorous Golden Door Spa in Escondido, Calif., I will share some my “secrets” without you having pay $6,000 per week, plus air fare, to lose three to four pounds. I usually would serve this menu at the beginning of the week, as many of the food stuffs used in the recipes have natural diuretic properties and quick weight loss was guaranteed to encourage the guest to stick to the program. The “Send Your Palate To A Spa” title was created by Rosemary Kent, who wrote a positive review in the New York Post during my tenure at The Golden Door and I think it fits. Bon Appetit- Bonne Sante Ya’ll! BREAKFAST How decadent is having dessert for breakfast? At a health spa, eating is believing! Serve with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice or green tea.

raspberries with sweetener of your choice in a blender until smooth, reserve and chill. Spray 6 muffin tins with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, mix all pudding ingredients except the bread and raisins. Add raisins and bread cubes and soak for 3 or 4 minutes. Ladle or spoon the mixture into a muffin tin and bake for 30 minutes or more until firm and tops are golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 8-10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Place about 1½ oz. of raspberry strawberry sauce on each plate and top with bread pudding. Top bread pudding with sliced strawberries and raspberries. What a way to start the day. LUNCH COSMO SPRITZER Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 c. cranberry juice (all juice) 2 c. unsweetened cranberry juice

CALIFORNIA SPA CHEF SALAD INGREDIENTS ½ c. julienned carrots (used a mandolin to expedite the process of julienning) ½ c. red pepper julienned ½ c. yellow pepper julienned ½ c. baby green beans, cooked ½ c. chayote squash, peeled and julienned ½ c. English cucumber, julienned 1 c. peeled and julienned jicama ¼ c. green onion, chopped on a bias ¼ c. chopped dry roast peanuts 1 c. mung bean thread noodles (available at an Asian market)* 1 c. rice noodle (vermicelli size) (available at an Asian market)* 1 c. fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped ¼ c. fresh Thai or sweet basil leaves (or fresh mint leaves) 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds Juice of 2 limes 6 grilled shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise for extra protein (optional) DIRECTIONS Place bean threads and rice vermicelli in a bowl and pour hot water over the noodles. Let stand for at least 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Reserve. Mix all ingredients and dress with mango mint dressing and shrimp is desired. Tip: The combination of rice noodles and bean threads form a complete protein chain. MANGO MINT DRESSING FOR CALIFORNIA SPA CHEF SALAD The mango dressing has the mouth feel of a rich and creamy dressing. You will not miss the fat. INGREDIENTS 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed Continued on pg. 54 >

FRESH BERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH FRESH BERRY COULIS Serves 6 FOR THE BERRY COULIS AND GARNISH 1 pint fresh ripe strawberries, washed and stems removed 1 pint fresh raspberries Stevia to sweeten (optional)

DIRECTIONS Puree half of the strawberries and half of the

Watermelon Salad with Red Onion and Crushed Berry.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

FOR THE PUDDING 6 slices whole wheat or Ezekiel bread, diced into ¼-inch cubes ½ c. skim milk 1 c. evaporated skim milk 2 Tbs. brown sugar 6 egg whites ½ c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Tbs. vanilla extract ¼ c. raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

healthy living

IN season 1 tsp. cumin 1 c. parsley (chopped) 1 garlic cloves (minced) 1 green onion (chopped) ½ c. celery (chopped) 12 grape tomatoes 1 Tbs. nut oil such as almond or hazelnut or olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 qt. hot water DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, place bulgar, cumin, lemon juice and garlic. Pour boiling water over bulgar, stir and let stand 45 minutes. Drain water. Toss wheat with oil, mix in celery, parsley and garnish with grape tomato.

Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Parsley and Celery. Below-Fresh Berry Bread Pudding with Fresh Berry Coulis > Continued from IN Season, pg. 53

Juice of 2 limes ¼ c. orange juice 12 mint leaves DIRECTIONS Puree all ingredients until smooth and reserve. In a large bowl, mix juice of two limes, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss all vegetables with toasted sesame seeds and herbs. Place ¼ of the rice and bean threads on the bottom of the bowl or plate. Place ¼ of the vegetables over the noodles. Drizzle 2 Tbs. dressing over each salad and sprinkle with ¼ of the peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. DINNER GINGER LIMEADE INGREDIENTS 1 c. simple syrup (½ c. water and ½ c. sugar, heated in a pan until liquefied. Reserve) 1 c. fresh squeezed lime juice 6 c. water ¼ c. fresh ginger root 12 mint leaves plus 6 for garnish 10 fresh lime slices 1 Serrano pepper, sliced or to taste ¼ tsp. stevia

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

DIRECTIONS In a large blender, mix together until pureed 2 lime slices, 3 c. water, 12 mint leaves, Serrano peppers, stevia and ginger. Let steep for one hour. Strain juice and discard solids and reserve. Place strained juice in a pitcher and add simple syrup and 3 cups water, some ice, mint leaves and lime slices. Stir and serve with a lime slice on the rim of the glass.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH RED ONION AND CRUSHED BERRY Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 medium size watermelon (preferably seedless) 1 small red onion Juice of 2 limes

¼ tsp. dark sesame oil 2 c. fresh raspberries DIRECTIONS Remove rind from watermelon and discard. Cube the melon into 1“ cubes seeds removed. Peel onion and slice into thin strips and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. In a bowl, mash or crush raspberries with lime juice, sesame oil and toss melon chunks in berries. Place onto a plate and sprinkle red onion over melon. Sprinkle with sea salt if you wish. CRACKED WHEAT PILAF WITH PARSLEY AND CELERY Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 c. cracked wheat (bulgar) Juice of one lemon

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 16 asparagus, blanched 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil Juice of one lemon Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Toss asparagus with extra virgin olive oil. Place asparagus on grill and cook until grill marks are visible. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lemon juice. CHICKEN BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE MUSTARD SAUCE INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil ¾ c. fresh cut pineapple chunks 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard or creole mustard Preheat boiler. DIRECTIONS Rub breast with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 minutes on each side till cooked though. Puree the pineapple and mustard. Serve over cooked chicken breast

healthy living

Fitness Focused

Before Photo by Herb Nygren Jr.

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

exclusively at Woodcreek Athletic Club. “The atmosphere is great here,” he raves. “Woodcreek is family-oriented. They greet everyone and know them by name. The customer service here is great. Woodcreek is the best as far as focusing on customer’s needs.” Working in an athletic facility that focuses so much on the customer fits right into Danny’s philosophy of working with each client as an individual. “My passion is improving things,” says Danny, who counts among his hobbies—outside the gym—restoring his home, tinkering with his ’69 Ford truck, and creating a Shangri La in his yard. “I love finding potential and working with it.” As soon as he read Connie’s story about participating in, and failing at, a year-long fitness challenge, he knew he had the perfect raw material ready to be shaped into something spectacular. “I believe in creating a calorie deficit,” he explains. That said, he has Connie eating five small meals a day, carefully timed to keep her metabolism operating at its peak. Then he added in cardio in the form of running to burn even more calories.

“Running is something we’re all supposed to be able to do,” he says, stressing that ‘running’ doesn’t have to be fast. He trains his clients to run properly, with good form. “The easiest and fasted way to create a calorie deficit and to lose weight is running,” he believes. “You run for an hour and you know you’ve got to be losing weight.” The exercise and nutrition really go hand-inhand, according to Danny. “I really focus on teaching nutrition and understanding caloric intake,” he says. “You’re not losing weight just because you’re running, but because you’re eating and training your metabolism to work at its best.” In addition, Danny emphasizes planning out your meals and workouts. “If your meals are planned out that eliminates the possibility of eating junk. Scheduling a workout into your daily routine also reduces the possibility that you’ll neglect exercise. “I create a lifestyle change,” he says. “I can improve the quality of your life by ultimately making you more active, more healthy and by preventing injuries.”

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

year ago, Connie Conaway’s repertoire was rife with excuses. Excuses for not exercising, for eating all the wrong things, for not participating in a workout challenge with this magazine. But fast forward to today, Connie is 29 pounds lighter and well on her way to a healthy lifestyle that includes a new outlook on eating, exercising and a glow that only comes from living well and loving it. She runs at least a 5k (3.2 miles) approximate five times a week and does weight training. Connie will be the first one to tell you that nothing and no one could make her want to work out or eat right. Nothing or no one, that is, until she met trainer Danny Saenz. “It had to come from within, I had to be ready, but meeting Danny was the motivation I needed,” she says. “He motivates me in such a positive way.” Danny has been a trainer, certified by the Cooper Institute, for 15 years. He's proud be living and working in the city he loves. Danny works independently, but trains clients

EAST TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR

EXECUTIVE HEALTH ANTI-AGING & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Stem cells Stem cells have different meanings

to different people. Some people only recall the embryonic stem cells that are derived from human fetal tissue. To other people stem cells are the hope of the future.

Before

After

Stem cells have come a very long way in the few years that they have been used in the medical field. Now stem-like cells can be derived from your own fat cells or “stromal” cells. They can offer relief from arthritic joint pain by aiding in rebuilding the cartilage and these

stem-like cells can reproduce bone, cartilage, tendon, muscle, and fat. The fat cells that Dr. David Fletcher takes from the patient are taken out by a syringe and altered to become active stem cells that, within a few minutes after being injected into the joint, become adhered to the injury site, setting the course for new bone or cartilage to be formed. After the stem cells have had time to grow into new cartilage and bone, then the pain is reduced and the patient can become more active again. This is an outpatient procedure. It can be used in hip, knee, and shoulders if the patient qualifies and age is not a factor. The fat cells and stem cells can also be used in cosmetic procedures. They are injected under the skin to restore younger facial contours. It usually makes the person appear 10 to 15 years younger. All of this is derived from the patients’ own fat cells. There are many new medical procedures that are being tested using stem cells but the cosmetic and orthopedic uses listed above are already established.

Thank You Veterans

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

for Your Service!

Doc and Friend 1963

From One Veteran to Another! We give military discounts!

WWW.LIVINGYOUNGER.ORG David K. Fletcher, MD, ABAARM, Cenegenics Certified

816 S. Fleishel Ave. • Tyler 903.592.2999

Just What the Doctor Ordered Custom Compounding, HRT, IV, Veterinary

Stephenson Pharmacy 1000 South Fleishel • Tyler

Patrick J. Healy, R.PH. Compounding Pharmacist

903-593-0236

Your Natural Health Source

903-581-8811 4834 South Broadway Ave., Tyler

WholeHealthStore.com

Facebook.com/WholeHealthStore

ATTENTION:

Important Women's Health Issue Women face many issues today regarding their health. Unfortunately, one such issue is dangerous side-effects of prescription medications. Below are commonly prescribed medications that have been associated with serious adverse health problems in women or their unborn babies. If you or someone you know has suffered from such an injury while taking one of these medications, call now for a free legal consultation.

Birth control pills: Yaz® Yasmin® Ocella® Gianvi®

SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drugs: widely prescribed for treatment of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social phobia

Prozac® (fluoxetine)

Lexapro® (escitalopram)

Symbyax® (olanzapine/fluoxetine)

Birth control device:

Luvox® (fluvoxamine)

Zoloft® (sertraline)

NuvaRing®

Paxil® (paroxetine)

The above products have been associated with heart attack, blood clot, stroke, and gallbladder disease

The use of SSRIs during pregnancy has been linked to babies born with birth defects, including heart defects, lung defects, genitourinary defects, physical deformities, and gastrointestinal defects

Allyson Perkins DeCanio • Tyler, Texas • (903) 469-3307 Attorney at Law

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Celexa® (citalopram)

healthy living

Mis conceptions Infertility a Common Problem How these Parents Championed their Cause

By RACHEL STALLARD

he statistics are sobering:

• One in 10 women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 44 will have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • One in three couples will have trouble conceiving a baby if the woman is older than 35, according to the Federal Office on Women’s Health.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

• Twenty percent of women in the U.S. (about 12 million) are having their first child around age 35.

The odds are you know somebody who has visited a fertility clinic. And the statistics don’t even begin to reflect the emotional toll infertility can take. “Infertility is actually pretty common,” says Linda Huston, a certified registered nurse with the Fertility Specialists of Texas in Frisco. “It can be difficult to diagnose and this can be an

Samuel and Mary Beth Moore. Photos courtesy of the families.

emotionally stressful time. You look around and your family and friends seem to be having kids, but there are a lot of physical aspects you have to consider.” Huston, who also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is part of a team that takes a holistic approach to helping a woman get pregnant. “Even with all the science, a lot of things can play into someone not getting pregnant,” she says. “Everybody has a different journey and we can’t help that. But we can help them cope and come to terms with what’s going on. The end result is the same — to have a baby.” APRIL AND JASON MOORE (SAMUEL AND MARY BETH, BORN JUNE 2011) April and Jason Moore of Jefferson had been married 12 years before they felt it was time to add to their family. She was 33 years old, “and I knew 35 was that magic age that took you into high-risk.” Turns out, she had always been high-risk. “I had a suspicion something might be wrong,” she says. “I had never been on the pill.” As their quest for a baby began, doctors discovered April had endometriosis, a condition that occurs when cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. In this instance, it had damaged her fallopian tubes. “Of course this took away any chances we had of conceiving naturally,” April says. “We had no other options except IVF.” IVF, or in-vitro fertilization, is a procedure

in which Dr. Jerald Goldstein of the Fertility Specialists of Texas has become a specialist. Using drugs to stimulate the production of eggs, a woman will produce a vast number (in April’s case, 11) in hopes that her partner’s sperm will fertilize them. The procedure is overseen by an embryologist, who chooses the two eggs that appear to be doing the best at the end of five days. The eggs are then re-inserted into the woman for the duration of the pregnancy. Fertility Specialists of Texas does not insert more than two eggs at a time because of health concerns, Huston says. Any extra viable embryos can be frozen for later if the patient chooses. The Moores had already spent a year trying other clinics and methods before learning about Fertility Specialists of Texas, so they appreciated the clinic’s forward-thinking approach. “Dr. Goldstein knew what we were facing and he started the ball rolling immediately,” April says. “We started with him in the summer (2010), and by September I was pregnant. “He was so aggressive about our situation. Watching him work was a treat because you could see everyone was a special challenge to him. He loved figuring out the solution to each person’s problem.” After starting the IVF process, the Moores ended up with “two wonderful eggs” out of the bunch. They took both, “just to improve our odds,” she says. In the end, they both developed into full-term babies. “Jason and I were determined that we

wanted to take that step to being parents, and this was what we had to do,” she says. “This was our chance. Either take it or leave it.” By the time April left Fertility Specialists of Texas (patients are released after a sonogram reveals a heartbeat), she was 34 years old and entering into a high-risk pregnancy. Her doctor performed 32 ultrasounds during her 36 weeks of pregnancy. She also spent time in the hospital due to unexplained bleeding, but she considers all of these moves as “cautious.” “Overall I was happy. We didn’t have any major setbacks. I didn’t have gestational diabetes,” she says. “I loved being pregnant. It was the most amazing experience ever.” She carried the twins for 36 weeks and 4 days with Mary Beth weighing in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces and Samuel at 6 pounds, 7 ounces. “They both came out screaming,” she says. “They brought them straight to me and they’ve been healthy ever since. “I thank God for modern medicine and the options we have now, and how far it’s come,” she says. “Having children changes the way you view things. I look at everything differently now.” April also recalls that tough year of trying to

thought of having a child with Seth. Because of the age issue, they started trying immediately. After a year, they were still without a baby. “It was so frustrating because I didn’t know what was wrong,” Jennifer says. “It weighed on me. My husband had waited all this time to get married, and now, as his wife, I couldn’t give him a baby. It was very emotional for me.” First, her Longview OB/GYN tried fertility medicine. After a few months, the Vanovers visited a regional clinic where they tried IUI, or intra-uterine insemination. This procedure injects a concentrated amount of sperm into the woman’s uterus with the intention of giving the sperm a head-start. It didn’t work. “At this point, we were on an emotional roller-coaster,” Jennifer says. “We decided we needed to step back, take a breath and see what’s going on.” One of Jennifer’s patients at Dr. Scott

“WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT A FERTILITY CLINIC,WHAT YOU’RE REALLY TALKING ABOUT IS INFERTILITY,” SHE SAYS. “I WANT PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEY ARE PROBABLY FRIENDS WITH SOMEBODY GOING THROUGH THIS. THAT’S HOW COMMON IT IS. PEOPLE KEEP IT A SECRET WHEN THEY’RE GOING THROUGH IT BECAUSE THEY DON’T WANT TO ADVERTISE THAT SOMETHING’S WRONG.” - APRIL MOORE

JENNIFER AND SETH VANOVER (EVAN, BORN JANUARY 9, 2012) Jennifer and Seth were a little older when they started their new family. At 40, it was Seth’s first marriage. Jennifer, now 37, had a daughter when she was 25, but was excited about the

Top- Samuel and Mary Beth Moore. Above- The Vanovers.

DiStefano’s dental office in Longview was going down a similar path, only with different results. “There are some patients you really connect with and April was one of them,” Jennifer says. “We had been trying many of the same things and then she came in and told me, ‘You’ve got to go to this place in Frisco.’ It really got me fired

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

conceive, and remembers the other women she met along the way, many of whom later ended up at the Fertility Specialists of Texas because of her positive experience there. “When you talk about a fertility clinic, what you’re really talking about is infertility,” she says. “I want people to realize they are probably friends with somebody going through this. That’s how common it is. People keep it a secret when they’re going through it because they don’t want to advertise that something’s wrong.” That was the case with April’s dental hygienist, Jennifer, who became inspired by April’s success.

up again, because I had kind of given up. We looked at the prices on his website and decided, ‘This may be doable. We can afford this.’ “From the first appointment, I was impressed with the facility, with him (Goldstein) and his staff. I just knew if it could work for April, it could work for us too. And it did,” Jennifer says. The Vanovers also ended up using the IVF procedure, with Jennifer ultimately producing 13 eggs. Out of those, nine fertilized; then the process began of watching to see which ones would develop. In the end, only two became viable embryos. “I’m definitely pro-life so I struggled with the fact that, we’ve got nine embryos and they’re only going to transfer two of them?’” she says. “I didn’t like the fact that we’d be throwing away seven eggs, but they kept saying, ‘Trust us. They won’t all make it.’ And by the time we got to day five, there were only two left.” Both embryos did initially take, Jennifer says. But even from the beginning, one’s heartbeat was fainter than the other. Still, she held out hope. “Dr. Goldstein told us after the first ultrasound that he didn’t think the second one would continue. But I thought, ‘He wasn’t in the room. He doesn’t know,” she says.“I really wasn’t worried because I had such an easy pregnancy the first time,” she says. “I was ignorant of what people go through and what problems you can have during pregnancy.” The worst of it began at 21 weeks when she started bleeding heavily. “I had just had an ultrasound that day and everything had looked good so I didn’t understand what was going on.” She waited for Seth, a Longview police officer working another shift, to get home before she went to the hospital. “That was bad. I just kept thinking, ‘It’s over,’ ” she says. But when they got to the hospital, Evan was fine and moving around. The other sack that had never fully developed was beginning to miscarry. This moved Jennifer into a high-risk pregnancy with a lengthy hospital stay — and more worries. “After that, I was scared to go to sleep,” she says. When she returned home, she rented a fetal Doppler, just so she could make sure Evan was OK. Jennifer later developed gestational diabetes and Evan, who was born a full month earlier than expected, spent a week in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. But today he is a healthy baby whose dad has already bought him an infant lifejacket for future fishing trips. “Seth and I were fortunate that (IVF) worked the first time,” Jennifer says. “Some couples have to go through it several times. But it was all worth it. Even with the problems at the end, I’d do it again. He is so beautiful and everybody just fawns over him.” In Jennifer’s case, the diagnosis was unexplained infertility. It’s a situation Huston faced herself nearly 40 years ago; and part of why she relates so well to her Fertility Specialists of Texas patients. “I had a daughter, then I couldn’t get pregnant again and nobody knew why,” Huston says. “Then three years later, I got pregnant and had my son. Sometimes you just don’t know why. But look what we can do now. The way technology keeps increasing and improving is mind-boggling. It’s a wonderful science, and very rewarding. Helping these women is where my heart is.”

healthy living

Skinny Drinks

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Riazulrita

Squeeze half a lime into a 14-ounce glass full of ice cubes. Add two ounces of Riazul Silver Tequila, two packets of Splenda and one ounce water. Shake and serve. Photo by Donna Wagner

Montez Mojito

Drop three to four mint leaves on the bottom of a 14-ounce glass and muddle. Squeeze a half a lime, add ice cudes, two packets of splenda, one ounce Hendricks gin, one ounce Absolut vodka and shake. Add a splash of soda water and serve.

healthy living

Champions in Training Sports Specific Exercise Builds Better Athletes

Cleveland Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin laughs at trainer Bobby Stroupe as he uses a roller for deep tissue massage at APEC. Photos by Herb Nyrgen Jr.

illy Idol is screaming over the gym’s sound system, but APEC owner Bobby Stroupe doesn’t need to raise his voice. Instead, he puts professional football players through the paces with confident, self-assured and amazingly accurate directions.

You rarely hear anything like “move your butt” in this gym, instead, Bobby tosses out advice like “flexion in your foot is going to give you a better stretch through the hamstring” and “your left adductor is weaker; bring your outside foot out 30 degrees.” Because Athletic Performance Enhancement Center, which Bobby has owned and operated Continued on pg. 62 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

healthy living

> Continued from Champions in Training, pg. 61

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

for 13 years, isn’t really a traditional gym. Sure, athletes get a hard core workout when they go, but the program is designed to enhance an athlete’s performance specifically for his sport and position. “It’s an individualized program and one-onone training for each athlete,” Bobby explains. Although Bobby trains athletes from third grade all the way up to the pros, each program is tailored to the age, gender and sport. Third to fifth graders are not trained for a specific sport, but work on speed and proprioception—the awareness of how their bodies move and how muscles and body parts work together. Middle school students are also not trained in a sports-specific manner but are put through

Continued on pg. 64 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Opposite page top- San Francisco 49er running back Kendall Hunter stretches his arms after a workout with a medicine ball. Opposite page bottom- Bobby Stroupe keeps an eye on 49ers running back Kendall Hunter and Packers backup QB Graham Harrell. Top- White sox pitcher Philip Humber uses a roller for deep tissue massage. Pictured- Stroupe watches Green Bay Packer backup QB Graham Harrell workout with bungee cords to apply resistance.

healthy living Whatmakes makesyou yousmile? smile? What Whendo doyou yousmile? smile? When Wheredo doyou yousmile? smile? Where Whydo doyou yousmile? smile? Why Whomakes makesyou yousmile? smile? Who

Puppies Puppies Mylittle littlebrother brother My Momininher herold oldrobe robe Mom Mygrandparents grandparents My Dadon onweekends weekends Dad Boys in trouble Boys in trouble

Green Bay Packer backup QB Graham Harrell stretches.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from Champions in Training, pg. 63

a much more well-rounded program. High school athletes, who train in for a specific sport from approximately three weeks after their season ends until the week before it begins again, do focus on a particular skill set. “There’s very specific check lists that we’ve created for each program and the athlete does not progress until they master each skill,” Bobby explains. “There is a specific and logical progression of training.” On the day we visited, pro football players Kendall Hunter, the running back for the San Francisco 49ers and Graham Harrell, backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, were beginning their off-season training. Pro baseball players Josh Tomlin, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and Phil Humber, pitcher for the Chicago Whitesox, were at the end of their training regime, ready to head to their spring training camps. Hunter wipes his brow after finishing an intense workout—which Bobby called the “warm up to the warm up.” “He’s a good trainer, he’s fun,” Hunter said. “You want to be the best you can be and Bobby can get you there.”

HEAT UP THE

POOL

PARTY AT WOODCREEK. Jump into the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party™ that makes working out a splash. Classes offered exclusively at Woodcreek Athletic Club. Classes will be taught by a certified Aqua Zumba Instructor. 6110 Broadway, Tyler, TX 75703

(903) 561-6800

www.woodcreekathletic.net

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Harrell agrees. “Bobby is interested in how the body moves and how to optimize that for my position,” he explains. “He doesn’t just want us to bulk up, he’s got me strengthening the right muscles for what I need to do and perfecting the overall scheme of how my body works.” Harrell says he wasn’t that flexible when he came to work with Bobby. “I’m getting there quickly,” he says, “His workouts are tough, but functional. You understand—and feel—how your body is improving.” Josh Tomlin doesn’t really stop smiling and joking during his workout, which belies the intensity of the training. Phil Humber, on the other hand, has the eye of the tiger and doesn’t rest much between the various exercises. But both men are left breathless after a targeted leg exercise at the end of the training session. Tomlin has trained with Bobby during the past five off seasons and despite his jovial manner, he takes his training quite seriously. “Every year I work with him I’m in better shape than the year before,” he says. “I compete at a higher level and have opportunities to do better every year. “He tricks the body by not doing the same things every day,”Tomlin explains. “The success I had last year was a direct result of what we do here at APEC.” Kye Heck, who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in December 2011 with a degree in kinesiology, has been working for APEC since he was 17. He’s now the general manager of the facility and passionate about their training programs. “It’s a four-dimensional approach to training,” he says. “The athletes move their bodies through all three plans of motion in every joint, and the fourth dimension is working on their timing.” If you think of the body as one big muscle, instead of individual pieces, Kye explains, an athlete becomes more accustomed working his body in a more efficient manner. Kye and Bobby are both Certified Strength Training Specialists, a degree specific to sports training. Bobby strives to continually stay on the cutting edged of the sports training industry. For 12 hours a day, between 75 and 250 athletes cycle through his gym. Bobby writes all the training programs and Kye helps with updates and revisions. “We want to work with the person who is having a hard time getting off the bench and get them to the next level,” he says. Stenciled on the wall of the facility is “You Will Be A Champion.” “We want to give the best training in the country, not just in Tyler,” he says. “We want to be the best.”

healthy living

Common types of Arthritis

William G. Brelsford, MD, FACR

903-596-8858 1212 Clinic Dr. Tyler, Texas 75703 www.drbrelsford.com

Dr. Brelsford and his staff provide full service care including joint injections to cushion and lubricate the joints of Osteoarthritis, thereby avoiding or postponing surgery. Also the latest in IV infusion therapy to treat and arrest the disease processes of Lupus. Rheumatoid or RA, Gout and Osteoporosis. The clinic has an on site Lab, Dexa scan for the back, and hips and Electronic insurance billing and medical records.

MaculaR dEgEnERation

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Imagine A Pair Of Glasses That Can Help You See Better!

Ever look through a pair of field glasses or binoculars? Things look bigger and closer, and easier to see. Dr. Larry Chism is using miniaturized binoculars or telescopes to help people who have decreased vision, to see better. In many cases, special telescopic glasses can be prescribed to enhance visual performance. He usually can help people read, watch TV, and drive. Although telescopic glasses cost between $1900-$2500, it is a small price to pay for the hours of enjoyment with better vision and more independence.

For more information and a FREE telephone interview call:

1-888-243-2020

Dr. Larry M. Chism, Optometrist

Tyler • DFW Metroplex • Waco • Abilene • Houston • New Braunfels • Austin • Georgetown

www.chismlowvision.com • www.IALVS.org

OLD-FASHIONED CARE with MODERN TECHNOLOGY

~Low Monthly Retainer Fee ~ Unlimited Visits 24 hour Access to the Doctor Plenty of Unhurried Time with the Doctor Same Day Appointments for Urgent Care Home Visits for Homebound Patients Yearly Wellness Exam including Labs Dr. Sharlet Slough Board Certified Internal Medicine Board Certified Family Medicine

We HAve SupeR vISIon, Too.

www.SloughMedicalClinic.com

903-617-6239 Ask Your Doctor About the Magnetom® 3T Skyra MRI When it comes to MRIs, a stronger magnet means clearer images and the 3T is the most powerful magnet in clinical use today. Our NEW Magnetom® 3T Skyra MRI delivers the crystal clear images (not possible with a completely open MRI) that physicians need with the comfort and speed every patient wants.

(903) 531-4700

tmfimaging.org

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

HealthPark Plaza • 1327 Troup Hwy. • Tyler, Texas

healthy living

Marathon {Wo}Man

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

East Texas Woman Tackles Boston Marathon

Chelsea Nooney runs on the Rose Rudman Trail in Tyler. Photo by Herb Nygren Jr.

By MORGAN JONES

“Running is hard on my body and I have to prepare it for what’s to come.” During the week, this dedicated marathon runner starts her days with 5:30 a.m. workouts of strengthening different muscle groups each day and leaves her ‘long runs’ for Saturday mornings. At the beginning of the four-month training, her long runs were 10 miles and she added a mile each week. “Running that many miles at one time is hard on the body, but mentally I feel as if it is the only thing I can control and I benefit from it,” Chelsea says. “It makes me healthy, but it also makes me feel so good.” On average, Chelsea has to replace her running shoes at least every two months from pounding the pavement relentlessly. Her body has withstood two half marathons and two full marathons along with months of training in between. She has been fortunate enough to not to have endured typical runner’s body injuries. “I have been lucky because I really haven’t had any injuries,” Chelsea says. “I just have feet for running.” Chelsea does admit that her schedule is tight from her hours of training a week and of course, her 40 hour work week at Healthy Transformations as a health coach. However, she is able to manage it because of the support from her friends and co-workers. “It is pretty hard to balance everything but they all really support me,” Chelsea says. “I think it is just so amazing because I feel like I have kind of inspired them in a way as well and some are even starting to do marathons.”

Chelsea’s biggest fans are her parents, who have been with her every step of the way, in more ways than one. “Basically they are there for me whenever I need them,” Chelsea says. “I really don’t know what I would do without them. It all means so much that they are there for me.” Her parents have followed her the past three years from her first half marathon all the way until February to the LiveStrong Austin Marathon, where she qualified for Boston. Chelsea’s time was eight minutes faster than the qualifying time and placed 457 out of 10,363, granting her eligibility. “Ever since I qualified all I could think is how much of an accomplishment this is and how much I really want to do it,” Chelsea says. “This is a once in a life time opportunity and I prayed knowing that if this is what is meant to be then that’s great, but if not I knew it was just an accomplishment to even qualify.” The results of the Boston Marathon play no part in Chelsea’s desire to run and passion for it. Running for most is just exercise, but for Chelsea it is an experience like no other. “I want to do this forever, certainly as long as my legs can take it,” Chelsea says with confidence. “There are so many obstacles that everyone faces and by getting in shape and achieving a goal like this helps you realize that there is a way to overcome any challenges you might face. It frees me to run and I love to do it.” (see our Facebook page for Chelsea’s race results)

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

ach runner of the 115thannual Boston Marathon has their own unique story of triumph and endurance, but there is only one runner, among the more than 2,000, that has East Texas roots and an encouraging story that motivated her in the race. The 26.2 miles wrap through Boston’s colonial streets, starting in Hopkinton and ending in front of the Boston Public Library. Millions of spectators throng the sidelines, cheering on the runners. Among the sea of spectators were Caroline and Mike Mroz, cheering on their daughter, Chelsea Nooney. “The Boston Marathon is like the Olympics for marathon runners and I can’t believe I am one of them,” Chelsea says. “During the actual marathon it’s almost as if I was floating through air, all the spectators cheering me on and I was just running my heart out. I prayed through it all and just imagined my brother there with me.” Four years ago, Chelsea would have never thought that she would be the lone female qualifier from East Texas to be running the famous Boston Marathon in April. In fact, she would have never thought that she would be running a marathon, period. In May 2009, the Nooney family lost a very big part of their family, resulting in heartache. Chelsea’s goals and priorities changed drastically after the tragic death of her younger brother, Max. Looking for an outlet for her feelings, her aunt, Kate Plaskon, encouraged her to run a half marathon in honor of her brother. Chelsea’s first race was the 2010 Austin Half Marathon, with the other 8,000 runners on Valentine’s Day. She wore her brother’s name on the back of her shirt and a small memento of him to remind her why she was running the 13.1 miles. “I feel like he would just be proud of what I am doing,” Chelsea says, holding back tears, “and I really just feel like he is there with me keeping me going.” Chelsea, the tenderfoot marathon runner, was not only able to finish her first half marathon but completed it with an impressive time of 1:47:17. “It was an amazing experience and I felt like he was there with me the whole time,” Chelsea says. “I didn’t train much because I didn’t know what to expect and it was last minute but I felt better after I did it.” Since this first half marathon three years ago, Chelsea has made running a lifestyle and has taken it to a whole new level of endurance by competing in two full marathons in the last two years. “Running it for my brother is what pushes me to do it and I really love running now,” Chelsea says. “I am honestly running the 13 miles for Max and the point one mile for myself.” To keep her body in shape for the long marathon treks, Chelsea has implemented a four month training program for herself. Having her master’s degree in Health Education from Texas State University gives her the knowledge needed to amplify her own fitness scheme. “I try to get the good nutrients that I need, along with the physical activity,” Chelsea says.

healthy living

A Mother’s Heart The Unexpected Life

Ways God Makes Parents Out of Unsuspecting People

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By CATHY PRIMER KRAFVE

ev Kline’s path to motherhood was unexpected; an unplanned, redemptive kind of motherhood, especially when you consider that she chose abortion early in life. Thinking back to that time in her life, Kline realizes that she had little or no support systems in place to face the realities of an unplanned pregnancy. Today, as Executive Director of Living Alternatives, Kline works with a team of people to ensure that there is a support system in the lives of those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. In 1979, Kline joined Youth With A Mission and was soon part of an effort to start a home in East Texas for young women who found themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. The original effort has now blossomed into several ministries, all serving young mothers, children, families, and the fathers affected by unplanned pregnancies. Those include Father Heart, Loving Alternatives, Pregnancy Resource Center near the TJC campus, Building Blocks, and a new ministry, FORthe1, directed at adopting children out of the foster care system. “The problem with pregnancy is that it happens when people have little or no life experience,” she says with a gentle grin and a thoughtful expression. Small and soft, but with powerful determination and a firm grip on reality, Kline could easily be Hollywood’s best type cast of the perfect loving, but tough grandmother. In spite of the fact that her motherhood was interrupted by abortion, Kline finds herself the beneficiary of a unique kind of extended family. As part of the team from Living Alternatives, some of her happiest days are spent mothering the young women who come to live at Father Heart as they navigate the realities of an unplanned pregnancy together. The team finds themselves serving the extended families of the

young mothers, too. Relationships soon take on the quality of family. “I am the mother of all mothers. Look at me,” she laughs and, with a soft gesture, indicates the beautiful mothers’ home, lovingly decorated and filled with the cheerful conversations of young women who have found a peaceful safe haven in the midst of their personal crisis. “They get to choose motherhood,” she says explaining that there are several excellent choices whether the mother decides to parent the child or place the child for adoption. Both are categories of decisions that she classifies as “nuanced parenting” choices. People frequently ask Kline, with her vast experience of working with all aspects of unplanned pregnancies and the families affected, whether she is pro-life or pro-choice. “We don’t choose the mother over the baby or the baby over the mother. We focus on the living person. The baby comes automatically into the situation, then you get a more healed, life-affirming set of options for the mother,” says Kline, “For me, being pro-life is a secondary outcome of being pro-people.” Over the years, Kline has learned to rejoice in the redemptive process God is constantly providing. “If we had had a Bev Kline in our life, we would have made a different decision,” one post-abortive friend told her recently. When it comes to abortion, repentance is an important part of experiencing God’s forgiveness, but it is not the end of the process, Kline emphasizes. In fact, in experiencing God’s forgiveness, offered through His Son, Kline says that her motherhood—the motherhood she interrupted through abortion - was restored. She rejoices at the thought of being reunited again in heaven with the children she lost to abortion. In the meant time, at Father Heart and the other ministries associated with Living Alternatives, everyday is Mother’s Day. For information, go to livingalternatives.org.

Fostering Another Way to Parent

endra Stec is quite possibly the perfect case manager for A World For Children. The agency, which serves “abused and neglected children throughout Texas,” provides foster care services and support systems for children in foster care. And as a child, Kendra was in foster care. Now a case manager and pursuing a master’s degree in counseling, Kendra is passionate about recruiting foster parents for her agency – but especially for the children of Texas who are pulled out of their homes with nowhere to go. “When children are removed from their homes, it happens quickly,” Kendra explains. “They are ripped out of the home they know without their parents, siblings, dog or even their pillow.” These children, Kendra says, need a soft place to land. “The foster parents are the ones who can make a difference for these kids,” she says.“They can watch the kids grow and help them heal.” Foster parenting is a “happy, rewarding” experience, Kendra says. “The kids go from not having anything to becoming stable with a foster family,” she says. The length of a child’s stay with a foster family may vary, but what never changes is the hope and stability it provides a child who has been removed from their home by the police or by Child Protective Services. In 2009, there were some 27,422 children in Texas in foster care. Currently, A World for Children has two active foster parents in East Texas and two more in the midst of the certification process. “So you can see we need more,” she explains. To be a foster parent, you must pass a background check, go through orientation and classroom training and have a home study. “It’s a calling,” Kendra says. “When you can provide safety for a child, everything else falls into place.” If you are interested in becoming a foster parent through A World For Children, please visit www.awfc.org or call 888.581.1553 - Amy Brocato Pearson

A Father’s Vision The Unexpected Life Ways God Makes Parents Out of Unsuspecting People

By CATHY PRIMER KRAFVE

s Josh and Lori Knight’s family has expanded, one thing has become crystal clear to them; parenting is a calling that overrides the issue of how you came by your children. “If I, as a father, can influence or help change a generation through the adoption of one child, then I am obeying the calling on my life,” says Josh. In a busy household, with a toddler trying to climb into his own highchair, elementary-age children scavenging the pantry for snacks and a teenager wanting dad to join him for sports outside in the sunny yard, the Knights have their hands—and hearts—full.They laugh a lot between giving the kids instructions. Josh always wanted a big family. However, after giving birth to their first two, Lori had a series of miscarriages. “What miscarriage does to a woman,” he pauses to find the words to express the pain he watched her experience, “Hurt after hurt,” he says with his eyes full of sorrow as he remembers. “I came home one day and said, ‘I think God is leading us to adopt a child.’ ” Shortly thereafter, they found out they were pregnant with another son. But even as that pregnancy progressed, ending in the happy birth of their third child, the idea of adoption was also bearing fruit in their hearts. In a world where only 3 percent of adoptions are initiated by dads, Lori emphasizes that Josh stands out in other ways, too, particularly when it comes to vision. “We are supposed to adopt from Africa,” he told her one evening after work. While her husband may see the big picture, Lori immediately identified the details, for example, the fact that a transracial family might feel isolated in East Texas. “I really feel God is going to surround us with people doing the same thing,” he reassured Lori. Within days, they learned that two other families they knew were prayerfully considering similar options. Soon they were traveling to Ethiopia to understand the home culture of their future children.

“WE SURE DIDN’T REALIZE HOW FEW FATHERS WERE LOVING THE FATHERLESS.” JOSH KNIGHT While there, Josh says “God re-scripted our perspective,” especially in how Josh perceives leadership. “We sure didn’t realize how few fathers were loving the fatherless,” says Josh in a whisper. He began to realize that he could consider adopting more than one child. “We came back aware that we weren’t done,” he says. Seeing how great the need was, Lori teamed up with Paula Brookshire to form an effort, LOPA, which begins by buying art from Ethiopian artists and craftsmen, selling it to friends in East Texas, then returning the proceeds to Ethiopia to provide real help to the most vulnerable people there. Simple benefits like a shower and a uniform can mean education and hope for children who have few resources. With his expanded family, Josh is focusing on the essentials of what his children need to be leaders themselves some day in their own families and culture. “The father, the husband, has to step up,” he says, ‘When it’s hard, he has to step up and be the leader because he initiated the process called family.” In the Knight’s family, leadership means Josh is challenging them to live outside what other people conceive of as normal. As their family has grown, Josh and Lori are incredibly grateful for the families that came before them—the birth parents—in the lives of their adopted children. Their experiences with all their kids have given them a parent’s heart for each and every one.

Rules of Engagement

An excerpt from Lori Knight’s blog: http://waitingforonemoreknight.blogspot.com/ SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 Last night, we attended this house party. Not one with kegs like in days gone by, but one with a phenomenal vocalist playing her acoustic guitar and singing through the Bible… better known as a quaint and personal house concert. So many of her sets spoke right to the place I’m standing, looking at the effects of sin, God’s crazy calling on His peoples, His faithfulness in the midst of pain and destruction, and the promises. Promises. Something else happened, too. One of my less favorite happenings, and one I forgot to expect with a new referral. The infamous awkward and the HARD. (In case you don’t know, this may be the hardest part of our wait, to know our kids, to see their faces, and to watch them grow in pictures without us, their family.) We get it. We’ve been in your place, honestly. You are curious, and we’ve been curious. You’re concerned, and we’ve been concerned. You want to say something, and you just don’t know what. Maybe Rules of Engagement will help. No, this isn’t war. It’s adoption. But it’s not always nice. It’s not pretty, and the beginnings aren’t happy, so we need some rules to make sure we reduce as much of the awkward and unintended hurt as possible. Here we go. Follow if you will:

1. Our children are not entering our family by choice or happy circumstances. Please, even though it’s natural to wonder, don’t ask us why in public. See, this is a bit like us saying to you, “Wow, you’re pregnant. Tell us all the details of how it happened!” We don’t want to embarrass you. Right now, we are not going share the specifics of our children’s story. (It feels unfair, right? It’s not. I promise. I won’t ask you about your conception either.) Remember, adoption has NEVER been a thing of beauty. Its roots are painful. Its lineage is redemption. Adoption did NOT originate from beauty. It came from pain and brokenness, and it is only a decent answer to the tragedies of this world. Your question of why will never be answered with a white picket fence surrounding a sweet, safe haven called home with loving parents standing at the door sending these children off as though it’s their first day of kindergarten… 2. “Wow! You must be a Saint.” “What are you thinking?!?” and “My, my, your hands are full, and you’re going to have more children?” ARE NOT phrases I want shared in response to our referral news. There is a pop culture sentiment that motherhood is a-bottom-of-the-bucket job, a passing hobby, and sheer drudgery. It seems this culture also tells us children are risks, not gifts. Four of our 7 children will forever battle the scars of abandonment that attend adoption, which means they will battle feeling loved, treasured, and precious. We are working to instill in our children (all 7) that they “are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb and a reward.” (Psalms 127:3-5 ESV) I’m not a saint because I parent my children. I am simply obedient and walking in the joy of the gifts God is giving us…. children…yes, all of them. So when what you really mean is, “This is going to be a lot of work. I know you are going to be tired and need help.” Just say that. 3. Please, don’t use our adoption as your opportunity for your racist platform or bigoted ideology. Yes, half of our children will be black. Yes, we know they are black, and we are not. We actually love the differences that God created in different nations and races. And you don’t need to point out that this will bring along its own set of difficulties. We know. 4. “You are adopting from Ethiopia? You know there are kids here, in your own country, who need homes. Right?” continues to surface. Please, refrain from snidely challenging God’s call on our lives. There are specific reasons we chose to adopt from Ethiopia. The primary and most poignant response is, “God called us to Ethiopia.” Where has he called you? 5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. That sounds funny after the previous statements; but, really, ask. Just use discernment, and if you are in doubt, ask in private. We desperately want to share our journey with you. This is not a road to travel alone; we need you. You are our support. We NEED this village, and I’d love to hear from you, adoptive and non-adoptive friends. Both perspectives are valid. Share your thoughts?

healthy living

CRYSTAL

BREAUX IN good health

IN good health

A Quick Workout …a Gift for Yourself

n our spring issue, I shared a few ways to create a work out and eating plan for the Busy Woman. The first thing that is needed is to assess your schedule and make a list of your personal priorities. Make another list of how and where you spend your time from the moment you wake up until you go to bed. Do the two lists match? If not, it is time to evaluate if you are being useful toward your time and spending it on what is really important to you. The next step is to eliminate responsibilities or jobs that can be delegated to someone or eliminated completely. Once eliminated, you may discover that you now have the time to focus on what is important to you. If you have been successful in mapping out a time for a consistent workout plan, be mindful not to fall into the trap of a lot of Busy Moms—

the trap of guilt. Yes, there is guilt some mothers can experience when taking time to exercise. We can become so busy taking care of our family that we feel we don’t need to worry about our own health and fitness. As mothers, we want to give our very best with love and dedication by giving all of our time toward our family, but can we really give our best if we don’t take time for our self to improve our own health There is the misconception that if you give ALL of your time to the needs of others, you are showing love. But that often leads to burn out exhaustion, irritation, frustration, and poor health. To be a healthy example to children and family, with the ability to give your best energy, your own health must come first. You may feel selfish at times and struggle with a little guilt, but think about how much more you have to offer when you are at your best physically and mentally. In

mammograms are a girl’s best friend.

W hen detected early, breast cancer is a curable disease. And the two most important things you can to do protect yourself are monthly self-breast exams and annual mammograms. Six Screening Facilities & Our Mobile Unit Offering • Selenia® Digital Mammography • MammoPad® - A certified “softer mammogram” provider • Shorter Visits - In & out in 20 minutes!

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Visit rossbreastcenter.org or call (903) 531-5433 for more information on how to perform self-breast exams or request an appointment.

Scan code to hear what our patients have to say.

An outpatient department of Mother Frances Hospital.

rossbreastcenter.org

my own life, I have had to make this a realization. When not giving myself time each day, my attitude and energy level for my family, children, clients and friends is not someone they would want to be around….even though I am giving. Here is the question: when you wrote down your schedule, what did it look like on MOST days from the time you woke up to the time you went to bed? Was there any time that was scheduled for you to focus on improving your health and fitness? You may feel you are not ready to focus on yourself. However, if not, I am guessing, burn out may be right around the corner. If you are struggling with guilt or still not sure how to make it work with all that you have to do, I have good news. Taking time to improve your fitness does not have to take a ton of time. More and more research is showing that short bouts of exercise when done properly can be just as effective as long endurance activities. Another popular work out is the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) program, which pairs quick bouts of high-energy exercise with low-effort rest intervals and can be done in 30-45 minutes. Exercise scientists have demonstrated that HIIT can boost the performance of competitive athletes, improve the health of recreational exercisers and provide the benefits of continuousendurance training with fewer workouts. As a working busy mom, I personally find this news exciting. I can do these shorts workouts at the gym, outside or at home. Gone are the days of feeling like I have to spend hours working out if I want to see any fitness benefits. Taking even a little time during the day to spend on my personal health and fitness gives me the energy and attitude I need to meet the demands of life AND be a healthy example to my children. Are you exhausted from giving all of your energy to everyone else and ready to be that healthy example to your children? It may be time this Mother’s Day to give something to yourself….the gift of time. If you are new to exercise or interval training, be sure to check with your doctor and seek a fitness professional to help you get started. Remember it is not always about the quantity, but about the quality.

house & home

Designer Showcase home on the 2012 Historic Tyler Tour of Homes. Photo by Herb Nygren Jr.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

A Full Service Landscape Development Company 61 Years Strong!

Call For A Free Quote! 534-GROW(4769) LIC#1710

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

View our Photo P Gallery at: www.pettys.com www

Outdoor Kitchens • Pergolas Landscape Paver Patios & Walkways Irrigation Systems • Retaining Walls Stone Work • Flower Beds • Drainage Systems Outdoor Living Areas

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

showcase home

Livin' Large On

s t o r y b y a m y b r o c at o p e a r s o n

p h oto s b y d av i d j . w h i t e , w h i t e p h oto g r a p h y . c o m

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Lake Tyler

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

showcase home

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

cabinets balance a Calcutta Luna marble island, soapstone counter tops and 6x12-inch slate flooring. The large, walk-in pantry opens with reclaimed antique doors and maple cabinets stained cherry. Open to the dining room, the modern touches of the kitchen morph into antique, wormy chestnut floors from New England and mahogany ceilings laid into a diamond pattern. The front and the back of the home feature a panel of windows so the lake is visible dancing in the background. The living area is resplendent with mahogany coffered ceilings, custom made on the job, an antique front door imported from France and built-ins flanking the fireplace.The built ins were also antique pieces custom fitted for the home. The cast stone custom fireplace warms Continued on pg. 83 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

welve years ago, builder Mike Bratloff faced a challenge: to build a New England style home with sizeable touches of Americana, French Country and modern minimalist elements. “It’s an eclectic home,” Brattlof says of the Lake Tyler masterpiece that the new owners loved so much, they restored the house to all its original finishes. Brattlof built the custom home with wooden shingles reclaimed from a New England property, which he hand dipped and stained for the house, which was designed by architects Paul Draper and Associates from Dallas. The modern kitchen features minimalist touches superimposed on a farmhousestyle frame. The spruce ceiling and stained

house & home

showcase home

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

showcase home > Continued from Showcase Home, pg. 79

the room, while the more industrial plaster staircase with wrought iron balustrades lead to the second floor. A downstairs powder room features an antique fixture with soapstone under mount sink. The master bedroom features spruce beams on the ceiling, wormy chestnut floors, a fireplace with a custom mantle hewn to mimic the antique doors brought from France to lead into the master bath. The doors to the room are custom made and hand hewn from slab mahogany. The master bath is sumptuous with limestone tile tub surround and countertops, a barrel ceiling, wall mount fixtures from France and a picture window affording a bather a view of the garden. The custom master closet, originally built as a concrete, tornado-proof vault, is a storage mecca of maple cabinetry with a cherry stain. An upstairs powder room features hand painted, custom tile, Calcutta Luna marble vanity top with a vessel

sink and custom cypress bottom and a deck mounted faucet. Upstairs, a country-style bedroom is complemented by bead board wainscoting in a natural finish and New England white pine floors positioned in a square pattern and blind nailed. The limestone and beveled edges in the 1950s style adjoining bathroom evoke a retro feel. A second bedroom with a pine floor and spruce, horizontal paneling elicits a country cabin atmosphere and the adjoining bathroom lends an outdoorsy feel with copper tiles embossed with animals. The guest room, over the garage, is cozy with a cherry mantle over the fireplace, square built ins covering one entire wall and a bathroom outfitted in marble. The home, around 5,000 square feet, is complemented by deep front and back porches measuring about 24 x 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really fun home to work on,â&#x20AC;? Brattlof says.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

“Because there’s an entire future’s worth of moments to protect.” Call me: Keir Orr, Agent

903.596.0690

AFTER

Trube Home Exterior

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

BEFORE

Exterior

Cherie Paro, The Granite Girl gave this home a new lease on life.

Azalea District Home Gets Facelift hen John Trube and Robin Morris wanted to find a place to call their own, they didn’t have to look very

far. The 1947 home John grew up in, right in the heart of the Azalea District, was vacant and

looking for someone to restore it to its former glory. John and Robin didn’t have to look far for someone to do that, either. Designer, builder and remodeler Cherie Paro, also known as The Granite Girl, had lived near by the couple for years. “We wanted to keep the original feel of the house while giving it much more space,” Cherie Continued on pg. 88 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

house & home

AFTER

Kitchen Sink

BEFORE Kitchen Sink

Robin, Cherie & John

AFTER

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Kitchen Right to Rear

AFTER

Kitchen to Front After

BEFORE

Kitchen Left to Rear

AFTER

Dining Room

AFTER New Loft

BEFORE Created Loft

BEFORE Dining Room

AFTER

Kitchen Lower Cabinets

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

reDesign by Tracy

reInvent

the way you see your own home

reStyle your home in just a day

reClaim

your style with a professional’s touch

www.lakegladewaterhome.com

903-374-6886

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from Azalea Remodel, pg. 85

says. “Much, much more.” In fact, she added a second story onto the cozy cottage and built a garage with a spacious apartment over it in the backyard. In the process, she gave the house a facelift. “We added a new front porch, a new front door and changed the whole profile of the home,” she says. The great room in front remains mostly the same. John’s mother loved the color blue so the ice blue walls are a tribute to her. In fact, all the furniture in the seating area belonged to her and was furniture he grew up with, just recovered. The handiwork of Robin, an artist, adorns the walls. Mrs. Trube loved Frank Lloyd Wright, so a wood carving in the entryway evokes his style and feel. Through serendipity, the pattern is repeated at several other points through the home. The tiny bedroom that was John’s as a child stands empty in the front of the house, waiting for a new purpose. A large master bedroom,

www.etextitle.com

Buying? Building? Expanding?

Financing the home of your dreams starts here! Visit The Online Mortgage Center @ www.texasbankandtrust.com

2323 West Grande Blvd. • 903-579-8100 H 6530 South Broadway Ave. • 903-581-7555 member fdic

equal housing lender

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

with a modernized bath, is hidden off the great room. Cherie captured the 40s feel in the master bath, complete with clawfoot porcelain tub and a retro vanity. John’s domain is the kitchen, which he had designed according to his exacting specifications. A soapstone counter, at a custom height for his stature, complements dark green, distressed cabinetry and an industrial range. The kitchen features a built-in wine rack, a magnetic strip for John’s collection of chef ’s knives, glassfront cabinet doors with paneling accents in the back and a special space created just for an antique china cabinet. Cherie installed a subway tile backsplash and an under mount farmhouse sink to complete the look. The two-story great room in the back was added on, letting in lots of light to the home. The traditional feel of the front of the home gives way to a more modern aesthetic, with floor to two-ceiling shelves and Robin’s artwork giving the room a vibrant feel. The fireplace, with its repurposed mantle, is also two stories in height. The open work concrete stairs with metal trays are a perfect passage to the second story loft, which serves as Robin’s art studio. The open, airy space looks over the great room and has windows to the front of the house. “I love the windows in this room,” Cherie says, with Robin readily agreeing. A chandelier of recycled wine bottles and Indiana steel from Fixture This creates a focal point in the space and a redwood and metal railing was fashioned “as we went,” Cherie says. Most of the floors in the home were original – carefully pulled up, refinished and relaid. “This was one of my favorite projects ever,” Cherie said.

903.939.3356

house & home C.Woods Construction

New Homes & Professional Remodeling

903-363-7750

C Woods Construction is the sister company of the C. Woods Company, a business that has been in the home services industry for over 56 years. With our service oriented background, and the strength of the C. Woods Company, we will provide you with quality work. Our goals are simple, we will deliver quality and a competitive price that you will keep, we just make sure we take care of you and we make sure we run our business right. Our architects and design people are highly educated, on the cutting edge of our industry, among the best today, and know who we can rely on to create something inspiring. Your wishes are built into a well designed, highly efficient home with all the amenities that make life nice. We can easily accommodate any request you may have from a wonderful stone facade, to elegant formal areas, front entrances and relaxing pool and patio area.

TABA New Homes & Interiors TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Artdeck-o.com

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

CWOODSCONSTRUCTION.COM

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

903-592-6285 214-738-5544

TABA TYLER AREA

Ornamental IRON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Make a Lasting Impression!

...

Ornamental Iron • Handrails • Fencing Gates • Balconettes • Stairways Tables • Design Services

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Residential & Commercial

CustomSTAIR RAILS & HAND RAILS OF ALL TYPES

Ornamental Iron Specialties & Custom Design

903-561-8549

Email: onetenwelding@ gmail.com • Website: onetenwelding.com

Going Green?

Ask Sherwin-Williams.

Our products that carry the GreenSure® designation offer maximum performance, long-term durability and were designed and manufactured taking steps to reduce environmental impact. For more info, visit swgreensure.com

Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams® paint stores are located at: TYLER-MAIN ................................................................................ 305 S. Beckham Avenue ....................................................................903.592.6537 TYLER-WEST LOOP ........................................................... 1290 S. Southwest Loop 323 .........................................................903.535.8282 TYLER-GREEN ACRES ..................................................... 1845 Troup Highway ........................................................................................903.592.2312 TYLER-BROADWAY ........................................................... 6516 S. Broadway Avenue......................................................................... 903.561.5625

Join our FREE Preferred Customer Program for exclusive sale events, great decorating tips and how-to information, plus savings on paints and stains every time you shop. Visit sherwin-williams.com/preferred to sign up or see store for program details. Join us on ©2011 The Sherwin-Williams Company.

house & home

A second floor space became a chic office. Below- The already sunny kitchen explodes with color. Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.

Restoring History Tour Showcases Home, Renovations

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

udith Guthrie finds old houses compelling. “I just love them,” she explains. “I’ve always been drawn to old neighborhoods and old houses more so than new construction.” With their high ceilings, hard wood floors and French doors, older homes are hard to resist for Guthrie and her husband, Matthew Watson. That’s probably why she’s bought—and renovated—four of them. Her most recent project is this year’s Historic Tyler Tour of Homes Designer Showcase Home, where area designers each get a room on which to unleash their creativity. Guthrie purchased the two-story, four-square home on Chilton, just behind PATH, at the end of October 2010. Renovations began in January 2011 and were completed by June of that year. Guthrie had to get the zoning changed on the house – which had been a birth clinic and attorney’s offices in previous incarnations – to single family residential. “It needs to be part of the neighborhood and have a family live Continued on pg. 96 >

Design & Construction

For Your Individual Lifestyle Custom outdoor kitchens • Fire features Water features • Hardscaping • Full design and build options Landscape lighting • Grills and outdoor appliances

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Outdoor Design & Construction Kyle Adams, Owner 5503 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75703 (903) 590-0051 www.outdoordesignandcontruction.biz

CUSTOM DESIGNED MARBLE & GRANITE Marble Vanity Tops Marble Tubs Showers

Whirlpools Solid Surfacing Cultured & Natural Granite

Kitchen Laminate Countertops Engineered Stone

“CALL US FOR REMODELING MADE EASY”

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

TABA TYLER AREA

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Our Showroom t i s i ! V Old Jacksonville Hwy (FM 2493) 6 Miles South of Loop 323

FREE ESTIMATES

Serving East Texas Since 1984

a r M b l e s l C l e o. LLC W 903-894-3644 Toll Free 1-888-249-1314

Expensive Look,

affordable price

Old Bullard Road & Rice Road • Tyler

Selection, Style & Fashion for Your Home 903.593.4161 Old Bullard Road & Rice Road • Tyler Mon.-Fri. 10-8 • Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 1-5

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Also at 1200 W. Loop 281 in Longview

Selection, Style & Fashion for Your Home 903.593.4161 Old Bullard Road & Rice Road • Tyler Mon.-Fri. 10-8 • Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 1-5

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

Top- This vignette creates a dramatic focal point upon entering. Designer touches lend character to the historic home. Right- An elegant bathroom combines black, white and whimsical elements.

Lisha Holcomb

RE/MAX Tyler

903.571.2793 LishaHolcomb.com NOWNG LI SEL

Lakeside @ The Crossing. 15 lots available. Prices range from $85k $165k. The Crossing is located just off Old Jacksonville south of FRESH.

Clean air industries of east texas inC. HVAC Cleaning • Decontamination • Contractor

56 Premium Building Lots available in The Cascades. Choose from Waterfront, Water view, Golf Front, and more. Prices range from $75k - $425k. Freshen up your ducts with a spring cleaning! Get rid of dust, mold, allergens, pollen & dirt and breathe easier, sleep better and even fight off the common cold with clean air.

903-581-5811

800-283-0299 • cleanairind@hotmail.com TACLA021142E

LishaHolcomb.com/TheCrossing LishaHolcomb.com/TheCascades

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

20 Years of Service

Call Lisha today for a personal tour 903.571.2793

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

> Continued from Restoring History, pg. 96

in it,” she declares. But she knew this house was a diamond in the rough the minute she saw it. “It has good bones and character,” she says. “I can go into an old house and see the ‘after’. I can see past the window unites, the floor furnaces and the popcorn ceilings. I look for a good layout and things like hardwood floors.” With the help of John Simmons, owner of This Old House Remodeling in Tyler, Guthrie got the house exactly where she wanted it—beautifully updated while keeping the integrity of the original design and ready to put on the market. She wanted to update the house as if she’d be living in it herself. “She designs the plans, he does the work,” explains Watson, adding that the couple likes to tackle some of the smaller projects themselves. In this home, all the original 1928 wiring was still in place. They ripped it out and replaced it entirely. The kitchen was not suitable either. “It was dark and small,” she says. “I put in French doors that brightened up the place and opened to the back deck.” In addition, Guthrie carved a magnificent master bath and light, airy walk-in closet out of a fourth bedroom upstairs, adding square footage and convenience to the master suite, which Continued on pg. 100 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

house & home

Give Your Yard a Weekend Makeover with roses, bedding plants, trees & shrubs

y r e s r u N Lockhart Since

1959

> Continued from Restoring History, pg. 99

also features a day porch on the second story. “I thought it should have two bathrooms upstairs and there was only one, plus the master only had a tiny closet,” she explained. In the sunny downstairs kitchen, made brighter with the addition of the French doors, Guthrie opted to retain all the original cabinetry, which was in good shape, painting it a cheery buttery hue. New granite countertops and modern appliances completed the look, while preserving the charm of the original space. A redesigned utility room offers modern convenience. In the great room, the original fireplace, with a gold and turquoise ceramic tile surround, provides a focal point for the long front room.

Guthrie and Watson replaced damaged baseboards, added crown molding throughout the home, installed central heat and air. They cleaned out a walk-up attic and basement and highlighted the wooden staircase. A downstairs sun porch is an additional quaint living space. Upstairs, in addition to the master bedroom and a second room, brilliant with large windows, is an office space, with built-in shelves and cabinetry. “I love saving something historic,” Guthrie says laughing. “And my favorite part is having it all done. “No, it’s really the French doors in the kitchen.” The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Where Quality, Service, and Selection are always in season Locally Owned & Operated

Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional on Staff

903.561.0276

Thank You Veterans!

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

15291 Hwy 155 S. Tyler TX 75703 Mon. - Sat. 9-5 • Sun. 10-4

100

We love helping Seniors “right-size”: Having the right amount of stuff for this time in your life!

15%

Discount

For Veterans

Lorrie Gazette,

Certified Professional Organizer 903.520.4625 www.CreativeOrderDesign.com

10%

Discount For Seniors “Tweet” with us on Twitter

For the Man of the House... Studio Hours M-F 9:30 - 5:00 Evenings and Weekends by Appointment 108 Troup @ Broadway

Call Today To Set Your Appointment 903.592.2315

Residential • Commercial

INstant organizing

Instant Organizing By LORRIE GAZETTE

Welcome to IN Magazine’s newest feature, INstant Organizing, professional organizer and declutterer extraordinaire Lorrie Gazette, owner of Creative Order & Design, tackles readers’ “problem spots” each issue. Do you have a spot in your house that needs an organizational makeover? If so, send us a high resolution picture of the spot and Lorrie might choose your picture to offer her advice. No entire rooms, please, just closets, drawers, cabinets or other small areas that are overflowing with stuff! apearson@inmagtexas.com

Reader submitted photo.

to keep and what to let go of (broken items, missing pieces, unidentifiable foreign objects, etc.) After you know which items you want to keep, then you get to purchase containers. Notice, that’s the fourth step in the process… not the first step! This is the number one mistake that most of my clients make; they buy products before they know what they need. Let’s assume this picture is a jewelry drawer. Using the pill container as an earring organizer is a great idea for traveling… however there are much better products for home use. I love the Neatnix or Ampersand stackable and sliding jewelry trays that fit nicely into drawers. They have all sizes available with divided sections for earrings, bracelets, rings, watches and necklaces. You can find both products at Bed Bath & Beyond. For belts, scarves, headbands and long Continued on pg. 102 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

A junk drawer gets a makeover.

hen I see a drawer that looks like this, my first question to my client is “What is the purpose of this drawer?” Is it a dresser drawer, jewelry or craft drawer or just a junk drawer? The very first step of organizing is to determine what the use of the space will be going forward. Just as each room in our home has a purpose for the space, (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.) each small space needs to have a purpose, too, in order to keep it organized. The second step is to remove everything from the drawer and sort the items out, placing like items together. Don’t worry about making decisions about what to keep or toss at this time… just sort for now. After the sorting process, then decide what

101

house & home using individual acrylic trays from Bed Bath and Beyond or Target. Then, you can custom fit the trays to any size drawer. If you need help with your organizing project, give Lorrie a call at 903-520-4625 to schedule a consultation. Mention this article and receive 10% off your first appointment. Lorrie Gazette is the owner of Creative Order & Design. She is the only Certified Professional Organizer in East Texas and has managed her business for over six years. Lorrie specializes in residential and small business organizing, as well as working with Seniors. In addition, she teaches organizing classes and gives presentations about organizing.

> Continued from INstant Organizing, pg. 101

necklaces, I recommend installing a pegboard behind your closet door, if possible. Hang different kinds of peg hooks at varying heights to hang the items on. Color code the items, keeping like items together. Toss the jewelry boxes unless your engagement ring came in it and you want to keep it for sentimental reasons.Toss the old note cards. Keep old ticket stubs in a memorabilia box if you want to keep them, otherwise they can be tossed, too. If this drawer includes make up and/or nail care products, too, then I’d recommend Container Store’s stacking acrylic make-up tray to organize all your make-up. Another idea is

Tyler’s Oldest Locally Established Credit Union

80 YEARS of Service Since 1932

A Credit Union You Can Trust 903-595-3604

4901 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler www.unitedcu.coop

MONTROSE CONCRETE, Inc. For All Your Custom Residential & Commercial Concrete Needs

Specializing in Decorative Concrete Serving the Tyler Area Since 1980

903.534.3833

Working Kitchen & Bath Showroom Everything you need to equip your new kitchen or bath!

13917 Hwy. 155 S • Tyler, TX 75703

MontroseConcrete.com

Kitchen & Bath Showroom

(903) 593-8491

Showroom Hours:

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Monday - Friday • 8:00 - 4:30

102

600 E. Houston • Tyler

Fixtures | Decorative Plumbing Cabinet Hardware

Flooring

Lighting For All Your Lighting & Hardware Needs

illuminate your style & Lighting One of Tyler 917 SSW Loop 323, Tyler

903.581.4685

FLOOR AND HOME 1800 N Eastman Rd, Longview

903.758.4678

SHOWROOM OPEN M-F 8-5 SAT 10-3 FINANCING AVAILABLE (WAC)

FREE ESTIMATES

3-YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION

coordinate a new look

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

see things in a new light

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

TABA TYLER AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

JAMES HARDIE • VINYL SIDING/SOFFIT • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

903.939.1300

4614 DC Drive, Suite 1A, Tyler www.fixturethistyler.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

TABA TYLER AREA

103

house & home

PATRICIA

CANFIELD INspiring design

The Future of Architectural Hospitality At One With Nature

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

104

Pictured- Smallbone of Devizes outdoor living space, smallbone.co.uk Top- Caesarstone quartz surfaces, caesarstoneus.com Courtesy Photos

ummer is here with backyard barbeques, vacations and travel. I love everything about entertaining from enjoying sophisticated fine dining rooms to visiting stunning hotel reception galleries filled with fine art and exotic floral arrangements. But hospitality is no longer exclusive to hotels. Modern grocery stores have coffee bars, wine bars and WiFi. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate offices, showrooms, and fine art galleries have gorgeous fully stocked hospitality bars worthy of any five-star restaurant. Remarkable design doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen in a vacuum. It is a meticulous blend of art and science, a carefully detailed orchestration of concepts, materials, and talents. Like other industries, architectural trends are based on the political, economic, social, technological and ecological climates. I recently took an informative webinar by Shaw Contract Group and here is a glimpse of what they say we can expect to see over the next decade: a rise in the SLOW Movement (an acronym for seasonal, local, organic, whole), buses with rooftop gardens to help clean the air, cultural influences from the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), fluid lines and strong

INspiring design angular geometry in architecture, temporary structures, smarter building materials, flexible concrete, 3-D printing, cars that safely drive themselves, and architecture that strives to become one with nature. Shaw’s futuristic palette of 42 beautiful colors is a prediction based on several concepts: our recovery from natural disasters, oil spills and wild fires; renewed respect for the planet; an optimist outlook; advances in robotics; increased globalization that will bring new diversities to our local lives; a utilitarian need for products and structures to be multi-functional; an increased value for arts and crafts; the emergence of artist as leader; and the editing of our own basic needs back to what really matters. Predicted color trends will include charcoal and dramatic rich blacks, blues and greens. There will be blocks of primary colors as well as earthy tones and terrain greens. Bright, bold energetic pops will accent urban gray. Whites will be chalky, textured and layered. Materials will be raw, woven and transparent. We will see polish, iridescent sheens and subtle crystalline sparkle. We can already see the future now in the three global examples: the amazing Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji, the new Pantone boutique hotel in Brussels with bright pops of color, and the new Armani hotels with subtle geometries and sophisticated earthen tones. Here in Texas we are fortunate to have the new Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel designed by 5G as a wonderful local example of architecture integrated with nature. “The building shape and orientation on the site allow the visitor to look outside from nearly any point inside. Guests can easily orient themselves with the surrounding city environment”, says partner Scott Lowe. In architecture, local is defined as a 500mile radius. “Sustainable design details of the hotel include locally harvested materials, locally grown foods served in the restaurants, a rainwater harvesting system, state-of-the-art electronics, and impressive energy saving glass

technologies”, adds Scott. It is also filled with 7,000 pieces of local fine art and sculpture. To me the grace of architecture is an end result that is like a harmonious symphony. A gracious blend of concept, nature, science and respect that gives us a visual, tactile and sensory experience that we can all enjoy well into the future!

Patricia Canfield is an interior designer registered with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, NCIDQ-certified, and Founder/ Owner of deCamville Design, a Texas-based full-service commercial interior design and architecture consulting firm established in 2000. Visit decamvilledesign.wordpress.com and www. decamville-design.com

WHERE TO BUY These are a few futuristic products I like that are available now through trade professionals and on the Internet. To locate a registered interior designer or architect, visit the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners at www.tbae. state.tx.us.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Left- Dedon Nestrest hanging lounger, dedon.de; Top- Poggenpohl’s Dining Desk, poggenpohl.com; Above- Clive Christian’s luxury bar, clive.com

105

Get Your Designer Look with Ellis Large Selection of

Unique Décor

3110 North Eastman Rd. • Longview

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

903.663.9111 Ellispottery..com

106

sider's guide

A man rides his ATV through thick mud at Mud Nationals Saturday March 31, 2012 at Mud Creek in Jacksonville, Texas. Photo by Sarah A. Miller

sider's guide

Cyber Attic Treasures LARRY PITTMAN

GODDARD INteresting folks

Cindy & Kent Nash. Photo by Batten Photography

Estate Sales of the New Millennium Are All Abuzz

woman has just started singing as loudly as possible, “OH, COME LET US ADOOOORE HIM!” (I recheck my calendar and it isn’t Christmas…) There are folks rummaging through all the rooms in someone’s house that they have never met. One man has gone to sleep in a chair in the garage. Some Tyler Junior College students are perusing the clothes closet items and told me that they want to go to a costume party as “old people.” Denzel Washington’s wife is calling to buy a rare copy of the Wiley College yearbook; and Cindy just found, literally, the family’s lost jewels in the back of a kitchen drawer. The popular ABC television series, “Extreme Makeover” producers are on the phone ordering from the Attic Treasures website and giving their PayPal account for items to place in a rebuilt home in Bastrop, following last summer’s wildfires. I have lost count of how many times Cindy has taken off and put back on her ‘reader cheater’ glasses. And, I think there must be multiple doppelgangers of Kent—he is at the checkout counter; he is loading a bed for a customer; he is fielding questions from employees, children, and customers—and he tells me, without a doubt, “I am the boss.” Cindy takes off her reader cheaters, and gives me that look as if to say, “We will correct that before you print it.” And, so it goes during a normal day at work for the Nash Family—Cindy and Kent, and their closeknit family members - Ryan Nash, 26; Ashley Francis, 24; Mason Nash, 20; Luke Francis, 20; Nicholas Nash, 12 - are all a part of the nation’s growing trend of cyber and location estate sales. Cindy’s mom and sister along, with their Attic Treasures of Tyler team, get the job done and all with a fun time and extreme care for their clients. With the downsizing of American households, this is the time/place/way for estate sales to flourish in East Texas. Not since the Oil Boom have we seen grassroots involvement of successful ‘bidness’ with lots of dollar signs. You see signs all over Tyler beginning on Thursdays for ‘garage sale’, ‘yard sale’, and even, “over abundance sale.’ The electric utility poles in town are covered with handmade signs and loads of staples from past weekend sales. But, Cindy and Kent Nash have created a pathway of success for the new millennium’s estate sale. It’s not just a neighborhood sale anymore—it is a global phenomenon. Their website for Attic Treasures of Tyler is set to music of the appropriate era of the household. Thursday is full price; Friday is 25 percent off price; Saturday is 50 percent off price and then the leftovers are picked up by Hospice of East Texas for sale in one of their two thrift stores. “Cindy is our best friend for Hospice,” says Nancy Lamar. The Hospice of East Texas has two thrift stores: one in Henderson in what used to

INteresting folks

Cindy & Kent's children are part of the team. Top Right - Kent looks over estate items. You never know what you'll find.

website and create a YouTube video posting set to music of the time. “Jason Newman makes my YouTube video with photos of the sale which takes him several hours. I also post my sale on many other websites to help attract the right buyers.” “For example, I have a customer from Houston that collects art deco furniture and he will send a buyer to Tyler if it's something he really wants and purchase and ship back to Houston. So what I'm saying is advertising in as many large cities I can really helps our business. You can find one of kind things at an estate sale or some great old items that remind you of your childhood. “We did a sale once for a lady and her daughter had died years before. The bedroom was left just as it was when she was a child with all of her dolls and toys in place. It was like walking into a different time zone and one that brought back so many good memories for me but at the same time it was all very sad. I had a special feeling the whole time I was in the house and imagined how it was when the family was all there. In the little girl’s room were all her Barbies, a Chatty Cathy Doll. “I can't really describe what it's like being in a situation like that but I had such great respect for her things and it's just so sad to think how the mom must be feeling by finally parting with her daughters’ things. “Oh, and of course my favorite of all time experience was finding the Wiley College Yearbook that led us to meeting the screenwriter of the movie,‘The Great Debaters.’ I had many people who wanted to purchase

the book including Denzel Washington's wife who wished to give it to him for his birthday but, I declined.” Cindy tells me that the business is doing well in these hard times. “It is really the thing of the times to do. Instead of having a garage sale where you get next to nothing, we can have a sale and make more money and sell everything from the band-aids in the bathroom to the high dollar antiques and collectibles.” Cindy and Kent sell food out of the pantry and every single thing in the house. Estate sales are a good place to shop for everyday items that you may need at a great price. “All of our children at one time or another has helped during the sales and plan on keeping the company going for years to come,” Cindy explains. Kent comes into the room and with his enthusiastic outlook asks me if I want these huge windows. He is the ultimate salesman— friendly, good listener, and careful of everyone’s feelings—but it is getting late in the day on a Saturday and the family and team members are ready to call it a day. The next day means helping the family decide what remains to keep, give to friends, or to charity. “It’s hard work but we get to work together as a family,” Kent sums up his secret of life and happiness all in one sentence. Then he is off to help load a final antique sale---turning to smile and wink at Cindy—reminding her again who is the ‘the boss’.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

be a Wal-Mart (yes, it is worth the drive; you find amazing bargains; and the proceeds go toward the East Texas Hospice Homeplace on University Boulevard in Tyler. Another store has recently opened in Nacogdoches. “It usually takes us anywhere from two to three weeks to get a sale ready,” explains Cindy, as we find a garden room away from the rest of the estate sale. “The first thing we do is clean the house and pull everything out of closets and drawers. Then there is the process of washing the linens and some clothing, if need be, and glassware. Anything that needs it, we clean it!” “Next we set up the tables and display all items in an attractive manner. From years of experience we know the resale value of most items but if we are unsure of something, we research it plus, we have many websites we are members of that can provide us with history and value of items. We also exchange information with other collectors on certain items,” she continues. “We have cases for jewelry and other small items up front,” Cindy explains. Well, this is the high dollar stuff and it seems my taste must run automatically to the high dollar items without fail. “We tag each item with a short description and then I take in my laptop to do the pricing research which takes anywhere from three to four days,” Cindy continues, “If we have potentially expensive artwork, I send many photos to a gallery in Dallas with pictures of signatures to get a general idea of the value.” The Nash family then takes photos of all the items in the estate sales; post them on their

109

110

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Tyler 3985 Old Jacksonville Hwy

(903) 509-4646

Longview 110 E Loop 281

(903) 753-7000

Mon-Fri 11am-10pm • newkscafe.com

5755 S Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75703

(903) 561-1303 www.PaneraBread.com

3324 Old Henderson Hwy., Tyler

(903) 592-9696 villamontez.com

d ing out Since 1992 Great Home Cooking from Scratch Market Fresh Seafood & Awesome Steaks Live Music on our Beautiful Patio Private Party Rooms Catering On & Off Premises

(903) 597-3771 CurrentsTyler.com

(903) 531-2415

M-F 11am-Midnight, Sat 4pm-1am

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

1121 E. 2nd, Tyler

www.rix.com 104 W. Erwin St., Tyler

www.collinstreet.com 17044 I-20 West, Lindale, TX 75771 Exit 552 903-882-9205

“An oasis tucked away in the heart of the city, Currents offers elegant and contemporary interpretations of French and American cuisines in a contemporary atmosphere.”

111

Advertise Your Business Here!

d ing out Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant

Call Shannon Dorsey at (903) 596-6369 or email sdorsey@inmagtexas.com

212 Grande Blvd. #106, Tyler

(903) 534-0265

Lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

Serving Dinner from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday-Friday 11-3

Pot Roast Available on We

dnesdays

d ing out May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Kilgore/Longview

112

Kilgore 107 N. Kilgore St.

(903) 988-8000

Longview 1401 Judson Rd.

(903) 653-4801

Open for Lunch & Dinner â&#x20AC;˘ nannygoatscafe.com

Bethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe 1811 A Judson Rd., Longview, TX 75605

(903) 234-1381 www.BethsCafe.net

sider's guide

IN the outdoors

STEVE

AWBREY IN the outdoors

captions?? Photos by Sarah A. Miller

Mud Boggin‘ Fun in the Mud

Hargett says. The ATV enthusiast, husband and father of three becomes animated when describing the 4x4 trail riding, mud hole hoppin’, slough slidin’,

sand pit surviving weekends at his favorite place, Mud Creek and River Run east of Jacksonville. This “mud sport” if you want to call it that, or expensive hobby as some say, has become very popular among the thrill-seeking, outdoorloving folks who appreciate obstacle challenges of all kinds. The mindset behind “muddin,’ ” or four-wheeling, is akin to the clannish mindset you see among Harley owners at a rally or NASCAR lovers at the Texas Motor Speedway.

The Jacksonville area is fortunate enough to have two of these popular parks in their crosshairs. Along with Mud Creek, River Run RV Park attracts tourists to the area. Both of these parks, according to Peggy Renfro, president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, have brought an incredible economic boom to the area. With the music Continued on pg. 114 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

“

orget who you are during the week. Everyone is equal. Your status out here is out the window, and we’re all having fun,” Jon

113

sider's guide

IN the outdoors > Continued from Mud Boggin, pg. 113

28th Annual Jacksonville Tomato Festival June 9

Downtown Jacksonville (Commerce/Austin St.)

903-586-2217

www.jacksonvilletexas.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

A R JE E P S U V A CK C TV TRU

114

w.wo om odystruck.c

Complete Automotive Repair • Diesel Service Window Tint • Spray-In Bedliners Car Stereo • Car Alarms • Bed Covers

430 SSW Loop 323 (Between Hwy 64 W. & Hwy 31 W.)

903-592-9663

venues and many mud national events, the City of Jacksonville has doubled in population at times and local businesses have benefited tremendously. “We are fortunate to have two ATV parks of this caliber in our area,” Renfro says. Some of Hargett’s best friends are business professionals in their 40s and 50s who like to leave the stresses of the week behind and enjoy a weekend with like-minded “mudders” to see who can navigate nature’s outdoor challenges for braggin’ rights or just completing whatever nature throws at them. “You can be in mud as little as 6 inches and then the next second you are waist deep,” says Hargett. “When you’re riding a $15,000 plus vehicle, this hobby can get expensive really fast.” Hargett called this a “whole new world of entertainment.” He started this “money intensive hobby” in 2001 after selling his Harley Davidson. Hargett wanted some kind of hobby that would include his wife and three children. He grabbed his old 4x4 that he used on his deer lease, loaded up the family and went muddin’. He and his family were hooked. His children, now 25, 20, and 19, each have their own ATV that they paid for and maintain. “Tricked out,” Hargett says. “You see everything from the best stereos, lift kits, snorkels, to oversized tires.” Hargett rides a 750 cc Kawasaki Teryx with the Brute Force engine, lift kit, LED lights, overhead stereo, winch, big wheels, and a perfect spot for his cooler. High Lifter, national dealer of ATV parts and accessories, host their annual High Lifter’s Mud Nationals at the Mud Creek Off Road Park. Participants have come from as far away as Canada and Sweden to participate in these special events. These events are high octane, adrenaline-inducing challenges offering plenty of competition for everyone. At Mud Creek, with its 75 full service camper hookups, not to mention the primitive camping spaces available, it is common to see everything from a pup tent to a $1,000,000 RV. There are approximately 3,700 acres of terrain at Mud Creek, including 300 in the bottom all the way up to the 500 acres at the highest hilltop and across to the 600 acres of hills and wooded patches and small creeks. There are trails for all ages, from novice to expert. Another favorite spot is River Run RV Park, located on the Neches River west of Jacksonville. It’s home to over 2,000 acres and welcomes almost anything from horses, ATVs, 4x4s, and many other off-road vehicles. This park offers many amenities for the entire family including swimming, rope swings, and fishing. There are plenty of dry trails rides also available. River Run offers 120 full hookups for camping as well as primitive sites. Full service cabins are also available. Hargett summed it all up with these words. “If you like the outdoors, and you’re not afraid to get a little mud under your fingernails and want to play, this is life for you.”

Race for the Cure Helps Fund Young Survivors Group,

Among Myriad Other Programs

hen Jackie Adams was 32 years old and 36 weeks pregnant with her daughter, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Doctors induced her baby and the very next week, she started going to appointments with her oncologist and started treatments. The cancer had invaded Jackie’s right breast and liver. She attacked it with chemotherapy and eventually went on a maintenance drug. Then, when she was 31 weeks pregnant with her twins, she discovered the cancer was back. This time it had infiltrated her left breast and her bones. While still pregnant, she started chemotherapy with a drug safe for women bearing children. The twins were born—a smidge early, but that’s not unusual for multiples – healthy, while Jackie was in the midst of treating her aggressive cancer. Lindsey Pond was in her early 20s when she found a lump in her breast. A newlywed, Lindsey thought at first that it was the normal dense breast tissue that so many young women have. However, at her husband Brian's urging, she followed the discovery with a visit to a physician who biopsied her breast tissue. Much to her surprise, tests came back positive for breast cancer. Lindsey, who had only been married three months at the time of her diagnosis, was at work when she received the news. "I didn't expect it," she said. "That day was a whirlwind. I was in shock to say the very least." Ultimately, Lindsey opted for a bilateral mastectomy, or removal of both breasts, instead of a lumpectomy, which would have removed Continued on pg. 116 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

The 2011 Race for The Cure kicks off by Bergfeld Park. Above- A survivor is overcome with emotion ar the race. Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

115

sider's guide > Continued from Komen, pg. 115

just the cancerous mass. As her cancer was an aggressive type, Lindsey wanted to fight back aggressively. Although the lump was still small - thanks to the early detection - and had not spread to lymph nodes or other tissue, she also went through six rounds of chemotherapy after the surgery. KETK anchor Jennifer Kielman was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in October 2010. At 32, she describes the experience as “the scariest, most emotional thing I've ever been through." Jennifer found a lump in her breast during a self-breast exam, really the only way she’d have discovered it as mammograms don’t routinely start until a woman is closer to 40.

"At that moment I knew that my life was going to change forever," she says, when she shared her story with KETK viewers. After successful treatment, Jennifer is an advocate for breast cancer patients in East Texas. The three vibrant, beautiful East Texans have more in common than battling breast cancer at an early age. The three women are part of a support group, Young Survivors, sponsored by Susan G. Komen -Tyler. The brand new group will meet once a month and offer support to each other and help raise awareness for this issue among young women. “I think more women need to know it can happen at younger ages,” Jackie says. “It can happen when you’re pregnant and your breasts

Get the free mobile app at

http:/ / gettag.mobi

www.WheresRufus.com

116

call now! 903-581-9999 6100 s. BroaDway ave. sUiTe 100

Grand e Blvd.

Broadway

Loop 323

Hwy

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Join Us for Daily specials, live MUsic anD GooD TiMes!

155

ut O ck Full e ChOur nu! Me

THE TYLER RACE FOR THE CURE will be held on Sat., May 12 at Bergfeld Park. Visit www. komentyler.org to register or to find other information about the 2012 Race. Online registration is open now. For more information about the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure® visit www.komentyler.org.

are changing with hormones.” In 2012 it is estimated that there will be over 220,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed and there will be 63,000 cases of in situ breast cancer, according to Susan G. Komen – Tyler. In fact, the leading risk factors for breast cancer are being female and getting older. Statistics show that just five percent of all breast cancer occurs in women under the age of 40 and the most common cancer in pregnant women and postpartum women is breast cancer. Jackie cautions women during their pregnancies to be “extra vigilant.” “If you find something get it checked out,” she urges. Jackie is thankful for the women, about 10, the support group has brought into her life. “There are different issues facing women who are younger,” she explains. “We’ve had to to talk about things like how to cope with chemo and getting up in the middle of the night with an infant. “It’s also helpful to be around young women who are going through it or have gone through it.” The group is aimed at helping young women (50 and younger) get through the diagnosis of and treatment for breast cancer. The individuals in this group want to be there for women, who are of the same age, and help get them through the difficult times. Those who have been diagnosed say that having the support of someone who has walked in their footsteps is often incredibly helpful. All of the women involved in this new program have been through a diagnosis, according to Komen Tyler. For more information on Komen Tyler, the young survivor program and our grant programs, please call (903) 561-6992, email info@komentyler.org.

sider's guide

INcredible tech

Todd Just Repinned Your Pin NICK

BUSKE

“Awesome 70-incher For the Man Cave”

INcredible tech

Style, etc. Or invent your own categories and titles. The final set-up magic happens with the browser-aware, video guided, super-simple installation of a "Pin It" button in your browser's header bar. But this is much more than a piddly bookmark. If Pinterest is a DeLorean traveling at 85 mph, then the "Pin It" button is the lightning bolt that strikes the clock tower, runs down the power line and charges the flux capacitor. Without this little cheat, Pinners would be doomed to only "like" what they saw on others’ boards. Instead, when a Pinterest user finds something on the web that fits neatly into one of their pre-defined categories, clicking the "PinIt" button sucks most every image from the current web page, presents those images in a neat row and superimposes over them the word "Pin This." It's all downhill from there. If you're already logged into Pinterest, a bit of magic will generate a pop-up with all of your personal boards. You choose the destination and throw in a few descriptors or paragraphs

if you're feeling wordy. That's it. Now, you're a Pinner. And, if you work at it long and hard, you can build your own stunning online menagerie of personal interests thus infinitely enriching the internet as we know it. Compared to other social sharing sites, Pinterest is a breath of fresh air. Ever emphasizing the visual angle, users have no way to directly communicate with each other nor are they constantly being updated as to all their followers' pinnings-on. Your only indication of connectedness is when others choose to follow you or re-pin your pins, which is really just verification of your exquisite tastes—or lack there of in the case of pinning a virtual swatch of antimicrobial pleather to your "Recliner Bliss" board. If you’d like to dip your toe in tech, please visit my website @www.hightechdownlow.com, where you can read and comment on this and other topics and even start your own discussion. Or dive headfirst and follow me @ www.twitter.com/hightechdownlow.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

ot uncommonly, I've found myself mere seconds from a Zappos. com shoe purchase only to pause and ask my wife what she thinks of my find. Sadly on more than one occasion, she has amusingly leaned over and replied something like, "Honey, you know those are women's shoes, right?" Hold on, folks; we're not talking stilettos. But, when it comes to Gore-Tex trail runners, she and I strangely have similar tastes: brightly colored uppers with obnoxiously jagged soles. I try to convince myself that other men have suffered the same embarrassment, but that's not working out too well so far. You could similarly describe my initial encounter with the web's hottest social sharing site, Pinterest.com. Perhaps a bit late to the game due to my inherent disinterest in sharing personal information with strangers, I had been hearing a lot about Pinterest, but only recently took a look for myself. Visually pleasing in a way that only Facebook or Twitter could be accidentally, Pinterest presents itself as a repository of categories, or "boards," to which users "pin" relevant material of interest usually in the form of brightly colored pictures. As I happily perused others' vibrant boards, my wife spoke to me telepathically, "Honey, you know that site is for women, right?" Darn, I had just finalized my thoughts on how I could categorize my life into neat little cubbies of interest. While it certainly seems to be dominated by the kinder, gentler sex, I feel like Pinterest taps a primal desire not only to define ourselves in relation to others but also to share those things that interest us. For every brightly colored board titled "Jill's wedding ideas," "Summer home decor" and "Trendy hairstyles," I envisioned boards of a more obnoxious, jagged nature: "Jack's bachelor party ideas," "Man cave musts," and "Popular hairloss remedies." Men share, too. But maybe just in a more primate… er primitive… fashion. No matter your chromosomal endowment, using Pinterest.com is as easy as pie. To get started you need not be a Twitter nut or a Facebook fanatic, but you must belong to one of those two clubs in order to sign up after receiving your free invite. Yes, that's right, invite only! How alluring. Once you've successfully signed up, you're assigned 10 random people to follow. Most likely, this is done for you as a favor so that you can quickly "get with the program" as a newbie Pinner. Next up, you will be prompted to create your own boards, whose topics will be prearranged categories such as: Products I Love, Recipes, My

117

sider's guide

destINation diva

Watch For Shooting Stars in Southeast Oklahoma

By DEBBIE LABICKI

ombine romance with pristine water and you have a perfect weekend getaway without having to go to Fiji. Just a couple of hours north in southeast Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kiamichi Country is an adventure waiting for you. This scenic area with luscious green forests and cool, clear waters offers opportunities to enjoy canoeing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming,

scuba diving, hiking, hunting, bird watching, mountain biking, motorcycle riding, horseback riding, ATV-4 wheeling, and more. At the end of the evening you are sure to see a shooting star. The stars and the best moonshine are in Oklahoma. I choose to go extreme-to-serene for two nights. My husband loaded up the 4-wheeler and gourmet food for the first day. Just a few miles north of Broken Bow, Okla. is Hochatown and the entrance to the Beavers Bend Resort

State Park. Just across from the park is Three Rivers Fly shop. Owners Jesse and Linda King outfitted me to enjoy some fly fishing. There was a One Fly Tournament in the Lower Mountain Fork River. I just love that feeling, stepping into the cold, rushing river water and the peacefulness of the line from my rod dancing in anticipation of a trout. The state record brown trout, at 17 pounds, 4.64 ounces, was caught in The Lower Mountain Fork River, which also is home to rainbow trout and is stocked year round. We then headed north about 35 miles to A-Z Guest Ranch, surrounded by the beauty of the Kiamichi Mountains. A-Z took us to a great retreat with some modern amenities. A-Z has cabins, a lodge and RV sites with corrals for your horse and 22 covered stalls. Also available are 14 ranch horses well-trained for trail riding. We checked into one of the couples-only cabins, Mountain Country Cottage. Rustic, but very nicely appointed, the cabin featured luxury linens in the loft bedroom and extremely plush

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Continued on pg. 120 >

118

Top- Photo courtesy of the Broken Bow Chamber Left- Photo courtesy of A-Z Guest Ranch

sider's guide

View from Lago Vista Bed & Breakfast. Photos courtesy of Lago Vista Bed & Breakfast. Marina photo courtesy of Beavers Bend Marina.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from Destination Diva, pg. 118

120

robes. This cabin was just perfect tucked in behind trees and sitting on the creek bank. The full kitchen overlooked the creek. We headed out on one of the abundant ATV trails for some exploring.The evening was romantic with dinner grilled outside the cabin under the stars. As the fire flickered, I saw a shooting star and headed inside for blissful sleep by the gurgling creek. In the morning I read a little poem book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dash,â&#x20AC;? which put a lot of things in perspective. The owners of A-Z recently purchased Eagle Creek Estates, just five miles down the road. It is a collection of five luxury cabins for couples only. On the road again, we headed back to Hochatown to the Beavers Bend Marina. This is a full service marina with boats, party barges and jet skis or a houseboat or a cabin to rent. There is a community of houseboats that dock

here as well. Broken Bow Lake has the state record for large mouth bass at 14 pounds 11.52 ounces.The water on the lake is incredibly clear, with over 14,000 acres of deep water and 180 miles of shoreline. There are no developments on this lake making it very private and pristine. Out on the lake you can find many private coves and little islands to fish or relax and enjoy nature. Beavers Bend State Park adjoins Hochatown State Park and Ouachita National Forest and McCurtain County Wilderness area. The Mountain Fork River runs through the park and watchable wildlife abounds in this area of wilderness to watersports and wide open spaces. Girls Gone Wine was our next destination, located just at the entrance of the Marina at Broken Bow Lake. Three girlfriends in Hochatown (Chandra, Michelle, and Rhonda) decided that a winery would be a fun gathering place for groups of friends. They created Girls

Gone Wine to be more than just a tasting room; it is a fun place where you can taste, select, make and bottle your favorite wines for gifts or special occasions. The gift shop has a huge selection of crazy, practical and delightful items. The tasting area has free tastings of all their wines and an outdoor patio to enjoy a glass of wine. They have a selection of dry reds, like Down Under Divas, Road Trip and Black Tie. They also offer dry and semi-dry whites along with a selection of sweet wines. We made plans to return with friends and make our own batch of wine. A batch yields 30 bottles. We toured the impeccably, clean production facility next door to see the process. A wine is chosen, aprons are donned to make the batch, yeast is "pitched" in and left to ferment. Then we send photos, artwork, and ideas to co-owner Rhonda and she will work to help create our very own label. About five to nine weeks later (depending

destINation diva

Rhonda Reed & Terry Walker. Photos by Rick Labicki.

the main floor and the central gathering place were ideal if a group was to rent the entire facility. We took a hike down to the lake (a one mile round trip with an incline on the return) led by Sooner, the resident guide dog, he made sure we followed him and led us back. We had dinner plans at Abendigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is next to Girls Gone Wine by Beavers Bend State Park. Abendigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is elegant and rustic with a relaxing atmosphere. An outdoor patio features live music spring-fall and is rated as one of the best dining experiences in the state of Oklahoma. Back up on the B&B up on the balcony, we enjoyed fresh air and another star studded evening, with more shooting stars to close the night. Knowing that I will be returning made it easier for that last glance over the lake during my morning coffee.

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

on variety of wine chosen) we will actually bottle, cork foil and custom label our wine. Wow, two more trips to Hochatown; I cannot wait. Christmas shopping will be done. Also inside of Girls Gone Wine is Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, a luxury cabin rental and Lago Vista B&B service operated by Chandra Rickey. Lago Vista B&B was our choice for our evening. The B&B is designed in a modern Tuscan style (Chandra lived in Italy) towering above the lake. I went up to my room on the third floor and out on the small balcony to an absolutely breathtaking view of the lake. A massage room was next to my room with the same view. Lago Vista has a total of six rooms each with their own huge shower, Jacuzzi tub and five-star amenities, designed to be a first class B&B. Each floor has a common area for coffee and gathering. The pool and hot tub on

121

sider's guide

All photos by Donna Wagner.

Shreveport/ Bossier Two exciting cities connected by the Red River

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

122

ood, fun, Festivals and exciting, spicy cuisine were just a short drive over the border to Louisiana for a weekend featuring CORKa Red River Revel Wine

festival. Before the Saturday event we had made plans for Friday evening with Chris Jay, the social media and public relations manager of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. Chris wanted to share some of the off-the-beaten-path ethnic food eateries. He picked us up and we headed to the area near Barksdale Air force Base.

Barksdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international residents have been responsible for the explosion of diverse restaurants in recent years. Our first stop was a Monterrey-style seafood restaurant, Mariscos La Jaibita, a small, unassuming establishment with owners who are passionate about the food they serve. The menu is extensive for this little place. Locals and a couple groups of retirement agers who know good food were feasting as we entered. The waitresses were noticeably attractive and attentive. I chose the Sopa 7 Mares seafood stew with crab legs, also featuring shrimp, oysters, bone-in fish, octopus, scallops and crawfish with a unique, delicious bread for soaking up the juices. Aside from the

crawfish, it was a dish you would expect to experience on a remote island and absolutely worth stopping in for. A dinner companion ordered Parrillada, or mixed grill, for two. (I think it could feed four) The Parrillada consisted of beef and chicken fajitas, sausage, shrimp and beef short ribs presented on a two-foot sizzling six-prong metal platform, accompanied by a platter of rice, beans, pico de gallo, lettuce and jalapenos. The largest shrimp cocktail I had ever seen also arrived on our modest table.The night was just beginning. Dahn's Garden, a Vietnamese bahn mi shop well-known for their Vietnamese boba tea and homemade ice cream was also near

Barksdale. YuMMMM! We thanked Chris for the wonderful introduction to these establishments and made plans for future excursions with no reservations. He suggested we head over to Chicky's Boom Boom Room for a famous orange dreamsicle frozen daiquiri with a shot of cream, but there was no room left in my tummy, so that is also on the future plan. Whew, these folks in Louisiana really know how to enjoy their food.

Entertainment for the evening was a little gaming at the Diamond Jacks Casino, where we could then fall into our restful sleep at the hotel to get ready for the next day. CORK is a unique festival pairing food and wine and it is the only one of its type anywhere in this region. It is a production of the Red River Revel Arts festival with proceeds going to the Revel. The Eldorado

LONGVIEW

2418 GILMER RD. LONGVIEW, TX 75605 903-295-7900

BOSSIER CITY

645 BOARDWALK BLVD. BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111 318-841-4503 (ON THE RIVER FRONT NEXT TO BASS PRO)

Continued on pg. 124 >

WHILE

MUCH HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS, ONE

THING HAS REMAINED CONSTANT

OUR UNCOMPROMISING

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY FOOD AND SERVICE.

CONTINUE

TO STRESS THE FUNDAMENTALS THAT HAVE MADE US SUCCESSFUL

THE EXCELLENT VALUE OF OUR PRODUCTS,

THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR FOOD, THE EFFICIENCY AND FRIENDLINESS OF OUR STAFF AND THE CONVENIENCE AND IMPECCABLE CLEANLINESS OF OUR RESTAURANTS.

From our Family to yours - Grazie an bon Appetitto

Rosaria Filippazzo watches as her husband Pietro twirl pizza February 1979

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

pietros.net

123

sider's guide

destINation diva

If You Go

www.corkwinefestival.com

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

> Continued from Shreveport/Bossier, pg. 123

124

hosted a premier kick-off wine dinner in conjunction with CORK, which I missed. Prior to the festival was the Riedel glass seminar with a representave of Riedel Crystal explaining and demonstrating how the shape of a glass can affect a wine’s bouquet and flavor. The next CORK is April 6, 2013, so plan ahead as the event was sold out two weeks prior. Over 80 fine wines from 20 wineries were presented at this year’s event. Featured restaurants included Bella Fresca, 2Johns Steak & Seafood, Chianti, Bistro to Go, Columbia Café, Fresco, Good Eats, Ristorante Guiseppe, Texas Street Steakhouse, The Market, The Vintage Restaurant, Windrush Grill at Provnance, and Zocolo Neighborhood Eatery & Drinkery. All passed the Diva’s discriminating palate and received the accolade of delectable. This year’s performer was keyboardist Chris McCaa. We met the most charismatic fellow, David Alvis, Longview native and owner of Texas Street Steakhouses and Silver Star Catering, and toured his new, extreme catering rig. Tyler Valet provided parking and we really enjoyed that personal service from our Texas friend, Paul Hambleton. BREW, the beer festival, will be Oct. 20.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Diamond Jacks Casino is DJ’s Steakhouse. We met at the quiet bar and began with a wine trio artfully presented by Heather, the bar manager. It was a great way to sample a choice of three wines for only $10 and relax before the evening began. We met John Montelepre, Jr., owner of 2Johns Steak and Seafood in Bossier at CORK. John is a longtime restaurateur with a passion for fine dining and a love of culinary arts. His son, John III, is the general manager. Executive chef of the restaurant Joshua Wilkinson gave us a tour of the kitchen. This establishment provides the classic experience of white table dining, featuring local artistry and offering nightly live grand piano music to set the mood. The luxurious, dark cherry mahogany wood bar was stocked with favorite wines and signature cocktails. 2Johns presents USDA prime steaks, seafood and all the trimmings of elegant dining. The chefs recommend the Steak Au Poive and the rack of lamb. We finished the evening on the patio and summoned a cab for the ride back to our room. There was hardly enough time to really get in some gaming, but we did all make a donation to the machines at Diamond Jack’s 24 hour casino, trying each of the three floors to test our luck. Luck did not grace us at the machines so that will be there for another time and another chance.You never know if you don’t play.

boomers

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

WWII veteran Don Alfred volunteers his time at the Historic Aviation Museum. Photo by Sarah A. Miller

125

boomers

CHRISTIAN C.G.

CHAVANNE kitchen counter INtelligence

Summer Yellow Squash Soup Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.

Honoring All Veterans Service of Both Men and Women Soldiers As Ambassadors of Peace and Liberty

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

I 126

arrived in this great country amidst the turmoil and chaos present at the tail end of the Vietnam War, when the draft was still in effect. The military was comprised mostly of young men, drafted and serving their country, providing the privilege of freedom and liberty for their fellow Americans. As a child growing up in France, I had the pleasure to be acquainted with, and befriend some, brave young men far away from home in their role as peace keepers in post World War II in France. Our apartment was located on the third floor of a building overlooking the port of Gulfe Juan, less than 30 feet from the shore line with a magnificent view of the sea and the island of Lerin in the background. I have especially fond memories of the young service men in their starched, white cotton uniforms in the summer and their woolen, 12-button pants and pea coats in the winter. They wore their white beanies askew in positions as infinite as the imagination, and I believe as much as the rules would permit, each with the name of their vessel painted in black on the white background and with the name of the sailor on the inside.

The maritime fog was an integral part of living on the coast year around. I remember the ringing of the brass bell as helmsmen found their way to the pier in seemingly zero visibility, avoiding near collisions by the incessant ringing - a sound as familiar to my family as the neverending squawking of the seagulls. I also vividly remember the kindness and generosity of the many smiling faces of service men and members of the USO passing out gum and candy bars to the rag-tag group of local children I was part of. Later, when I was older, I remember the complicit smiles when sharing the non-filtered Chesterfield or Pall Mall cigarettes with us that we smoked with relish in the crags of rocks on the jetty until we got dizzy. These young men never acted as â&#x20AC;&#x153;conquerors,â&#x20AC;? but gentlemen. The only misbehaving was usually between the Marines, wearing their kaki uniforms, and my sailor friends. The MPs (Military Police) would round them up using their wooden batons and take them to the municipal wash for serial head dunking until the most belligerent were subdued and docile. They were then were carried away in the Willis Jeeps.

I often think of my old acquaintances from the VI Fleet that would come to shore on leave for much deserved R & R, drinking beer and dancing with the bar girls and later boarding the shuttle boat to be transported back to their cramped quarters never to be seen by me again. Those young service men are now in their 70s and 80s. I wonder what it would be like to meet them today? I would tell them that I saw them as true ambassadors of good will, kindness, compassion and generosity. I would tell them that because of them, I longed to live in the place where such a great spirit exists. I would tell them that they are the reason I chose to make this country my home and how much I appreciate them. I would tell them that I am honored to have the opportunity to live in the greatest country on earth and that my dream started with them, United States servicemen and members of the USO showing a scruffy little kid in post war France that great American spirit of love in the way that only Americans can. Note: I would like to recognize Brookshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery Company for hosting the 4th-annual Heroes Flight to Washington for World War ll veterans in May. What a wonderful way to honor our distinguished World War ll veterans.

kitchen counter INtelligence

Spoon bread, Corn and Vegetable Medley & Chicken and Rice (My Way)

SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH SOUP Some of the early harvest squash are here. Let this light and flavorful soup kick off the season with a “sunny” color and a bright flavor.

DIRECTIONS Shred trimmed squash over a bowl with the medium or large part of a cheese grater. In a large pot or saute pan, add butter and onion and cook until translucent. Add squash and cook 3 min. Add garlic, grated nutmeg, lemon rind, and broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add milk and parsley and simmer (do not boil or milk will boil over) for an additional

2 minutes. Season to taste. Ladle into a bowl, top with lemon slices and sprinkle with Parmesan. • You may add Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce to the soup for a kicker. • You can brighten up the flavor with the addition of some fresh chopped dill, fresh chopped basil, or a small dollop of fresh basil pesto prior to serving. CHICKEN WITH RICE (MY WAY) Here is a take on the classic, old chicken with rice my wife, Fredna, prepared for me before we Continued on pg. 129 >

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb small, firm yellow squash, trimmed 2 medium yellow onion, minced fine (you may also grate with a cheese grater) 2 c. chicken stock or broth 2 Tbs. chopped parsley 3 c. low fat milk 2 Tbs. butter 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. grated lemon grind 1 tsp. lemon juice 4 lemon slices for garnish 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg 2 Tbs. shredded Parmesan

127

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

boomers

128

Mixed Berries Parfait

kitchen counter INtelligence

> Continued from Kitchen Counter Intelligence, pg. 127

married. She asked what I thought... I said, “Great... perhaps a bit of curry to jazz it up!” INGREDIENTS 2 c. cooked chicken meat, cubed (Leftover rotisserie chicken will work) 1 1/2 c. quick cooking brown rice 1/2 medium onion peeled and chopped 1 Tbs. of canola oil 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken or cream of celery, condensed 1 c. nonfat, evaporated milk 1 tsp curry powder 1 green apple seeded and diced in 1/4” cubes 2 Tbs. raisins or dried cranberries salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Cook rice according to directions on package and reserve. In a large sauce pan over med to high heat add oil and onion. Cook, stirring often till golden brown. Add curry powder and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add raisins or cranberries and rice and stir. Add cream of mushroom and milk and mix well and simmer for 2 min. Stir in apples and serve.

DIRECTIONS Cut corn from the cobs and reserve. In a large skillet add butter or oil, ham strips, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 3 minutes over medium to high heat. Add corn, beans, salt, and pepper to taste, and broth. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove cover and stir the mixture, add half the green onions and cover again. Cook for an additional 2 or 3 minutes until beans are tender. Remove from heat and garnish with remaining green onions. MIXED BERRIES PARFAIT Rich , luscious and summery. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 c. sliced ripe strawberries, washed

1 c. blueberries, washed 1 c. cranberries, washed 1 1/2 c. low fat Greek yogurt 4 Tbs. honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. crushed ginger snaps or vanilla wafers, or your favorite low fat or nonfat cookies DIRECTIONS Mix yogurt with honey and vanilla. Layer berries, yogurt, and cookies into a wine or champagne glass and serve. • You may also use Greek God’s Honey Sweetened Yogurt. It is full fat but has a super rich and decadent creaminess and flavor.

STAR Unit

The Brand New

AT BRIARCLIFF HEALTH CENTER

SPOON BREAD Here is another all time favorite. Serves 6

Short-Term Accelerated Rehabilitation

INGREDIENTS 3 c. low fat milk 1 tsp. salt 1/4 t. grated nutmeg 1 c. yellow cornmeal 2 tsp. butter, cubed 4 eggs 2 tsp. baking powder 4 Tbs. shredded cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese Preheat over to 400 degrees. DIRECTIONS Spray a deep, 2-quart baking dish (at least 2-inches in height) with non stick spray. Bring milk to a simmer and add nutmeg and salt (if you prefer a southwest taste add 1/4 t. cumin and 1/2 t. chili powder). Remove from the heat slowly. Pour in corn meal while whisking rapidly to avoid “clumping.” Beat until smooth, slowly whisk in butter. Beat egg with the baking powder until frothy and stir into the corn mixture. Fold in cheese and pour into baking dish. Bake until brown (30 minutes) and puffy. Serve hot. CORN AND VEGETABLE MEDLEY A take on the old succotash, only fresher. Serves 6

 Large private suites  Private entrance  Private therapy gyms  Atmosphere of a luxury hotel

THERAPIES... Physical Occupational Speech Respiratory

Call or come by for a tour today!

903-581-5714 3403 S. Vine Avenue Tyler, TX 75701 The STAR Unit...Your Choice For Rehab!

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

INGREDIENTS 4 ears of corn, cleaned and shucked, or 2 cups frozen sweet corn (thawed) 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 Tbs. butter or 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, stemmed and cut 2 green onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 slice of low fat ham (about 4 oz.), julienned 1/4 c. chicken broth or stock Salt and pepper to taste

PRIVATE...

129

New Home Tour ™

“Find Your Dream Home at the IN Magazine New Home Tour™!”

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

July 12-15 & 19-22, 2012

130

To advertise your New Home or Business, call Shannon Dorsey at 903.596.6369 or email sdorsey@inmagtexas.com

from the $129’s

MODELS OPEN MON. - FRI. • 8am - 5pm

PHASE II AVAILABLE IN W O N E MEET OUR NEWEST HOM

2/2/2 and 3/2/2 Condominium Homes, Serene living next door to Faulkner Park! Lock and leave lifestyle in a friendly, gated homeowners neighborhood! We meet national accessibility standards.

903-561-6000

421 West Cumberland Road www.hamilton-commons.com THE BRADFORD 2 bedroom 2 bath 1564 sq. ft. living area

boomers

War... and Peace Greatest Generation Fought the Good Fight

T May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

BY AMY BROCATO PEARSON

132

Don Alfred fought in the Pacific Theater during WWII.. Photos by Sarah A. Miller

he most striking image of World War II, in veteran Don Alfred’s sharp mind, is a pair of baby booties. “That, hands down, was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” Alfred remembers. “Captain John went down on a mission. I had the duty of sending his belongings back to his wife with a letter. He had an infant daughter and he kept her booties with him on his plane, hung them in the cockpit, on all his missions. He didn’t take them on his final mission. I don’t know why. But his wife would have expected him to.” Alfred did not include the baby booties in the box sent back to the fallen pilot’s family.

“I believe they were better off not knowing he didn’t have them with him. He always had them with him,” Alfred remembers. “I don’t think people would fault me for that.” That a pair of baby booties stand out most in his mind is pretty significant, considering that Alfred flew as a navigator with the 6th Bomb Group off of Tinian Island, a small enclave near Saipan in the Pacific Ocean. In fact, he flew in formations on bombing runs August 6, 9 and 15, 1945. “We didn’t know it at the time,” Alfred says. What Alfred and the rest of the crew of the “Dearly Beloved:The Ramp Tramp” didn’t know was that they were flying in the bombing runs that dropped atomic

bombs on Hiroshima on Aug. 6; Nagasaki on Aug. 9 and ended the war on V-J Day Aug. 15. The soldiers, including a 19-year-old Alfred, were told they were flying a “Dumbo” mission – where their plane would be on standby to rescue soldiers from any plane that went down during the operation. “I understand why it had to be secretive,” Alfred, now 86, says. Alfred enlisted in the Army when he was just 17 years old. Too young to legally enlist, he was caught and kicked out, just after his 18th birthday. Of course, by then, he was old enough to rejoin the Army Air Corps and ultimately flew 27 missions over enemy territory in the plane named after a popular love song of the time. “Let’s be honest: the only reason I got to go overseas was because my last name started

with an ‘A,’ ” he says, modestly. He came away with an Air Medal with two clusters, awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, and the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded to a soldier who distinguished himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.” His crews’ typical target was the Japanese factories, shutting down munitions production or the manufacturing of anything else that would aide in the war effort. “We saw a lot of devastation. We bombed with amazing accuracy,” he says. Despite his crystal-clear memory of wartime, Alfred isn’t sure when he and the crew of his plane finally realized they were on the bombing missions that ultimately ended the war.

“It didn’t register that we were a part of it all because we didn’t really know,” he says. “It’s confusing to read about now because it doesn’t accurately reflect what went on. People don’t realize the fact of what happened.” He pauses pensively, his gaze falling upon the artifacts in the Tyler Historic Aviation Museum, where he volunteers once a week. “I have no explanation to why we survived the war,” he says. “I don’t have any reason in the world to question whether what we did was right or wrong. In my mind, it was right all the way. I’m not saying I don’t appreciate that there were Japanese children and women who were killed, but they (the Japanese soldiers) were trained to do the same thing to us and would have if they had the opportunity.”

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

133

boomers

Nursing Memories WWII Nurse Recalls Duty in Australia

By AMY BROCATO PEARSON

race Miller, 93, clearly remembers the day 70 years ago when she was 23 years old and joined the Army Nurse Corps. “I graduated from nursing school and was working at Alleghany General Hospital, one of the biggest in Pittsburgh, Penn. I had worked there two years when they began asking for nurses to join the Army Nurse Corps. So a friend and I did.” Grace laughs matter-of-factly and smoothes the pages of an impeccably kept scrapbook. “My parents just had to go along with me because I’d already joined,” she explains. “I just

Uniquely positioned to serve you LOCALLY!

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

Caregiving Tools. Education. Friends for the Journey.

134

www.alzalliance.org (903) 509-8323

Provided in Part by:

did it and then I told them.” With two brothers already in the service and one more to join later, four out of the six children in her family served their country in World War II. Grace, who had always wanted to become a nurse, shipped out in 1942 for training in Edgewood Arsenal, Md. After a few months there, she and her fellow nurses went to Fort Custer, Mich., to join another group of nurses to form the 42nd General Hospital Group. From there they went to San Francisco and boarded a troop ship to Australia. “I was so excited,” she recalls. “Anything for adventure at that age.” Adventure was soon to be had as their ship was forced to zig zag all across the ocean, dodging an enemy submarine. “That was frightening,” she admits. After arriving safely on terra firma, Grace and her fellow nurses ended up in Brisbane, where they set up a general hospital in what was formerly a school for Catholic nuns, high atop a hill, lush with greenery and flora. “It was gorgeous there,” she says. The army built extra wings onto the hospital, called Stuartholme, to accommodate the 85 nurses, 65 doctors and 1,000 patients. Eventually two more facilities were constructed for psychiatric patients and convalescent patients. “Hundreds of patients would come in at a time,” Grace recalls. “We’d get the wounded and the burned. Some had lost limbs. A lot were psychiatric cases. They just couldn’t take the pressure of the warm. Those were the young kids. I know it got to them.” War wounds weren’t their own casualties. Malaria ran rampant among the troops as well. “It was both a depressing and an exciting time,” Grace says. “It felt good to send the soldiers back to duty. Of course, some didn’t make it.” At this point of her story, Grace pauses, remembering one particular soldier that she sent back to active duty. He was “just another patient” who’d been sent to Stuartholme for back surgery. After his surgery, he was sent to the center where officers recovered. One day, a general who was recovering at the same facility sought Grace out at Stuartholme,

carrying a message from young Air Force Captain Floyd Miller. “He wanted to marry me,” she said, flushing. “I didn’t know him, he didn’t know me.” She shook her hand dismissively. “Well when he was discharged from the hospital he looked me up. A few months later we were married.” The commanding officer of the hospital gave Grace away at her December 1943 wedding and the couple was married 58 years before Floyd’s death. “I guess it worked out,” Grace says, smiling. Because nurses weren’t allowed to get married, the nurse in charge of the hospital had to grant Grace and her groom special permission for the nuptials. After the wedding, Floyd was on orders to report to the Philippines. He named his military jeep the “Grace Maxine.” “Well when you’re married one thing leads to another,” Grace says, modestly. Upon learning that Grace was to become a mother, she was honorably discharged from the service. Floyd left for the Philippines and Grace returned home to the United States. Before going back to Pittsburgh, she visited Floyd’s family, whom she’d never met, in Houston. “There were teas and dinners for me. I stayed a week,” she recalls. Their son, Buddy, was born in Pittsburgh and was six months old when the war ended and Floyd came home. Three years later, another son, Tommy, was born. A stay-at-home mother until Tommy left for college, Grace decided she wanted to rejoin the workforce, took a refresher course in nursing and served as the head nurse at Methodist Hospital in Houston for 30 years. The pictures Grace has carefully preserved from her time in Australia during WWII show a slim, spunky, sparkly eyed girl who played cards for excitement and took day trips around the Australian countryside when she wasn’t working. After sitting with me, the slim, spunky, sparkly eyed Grace was off to a Zumba class in the recreation room of her complex. “It was an exciting time in my life, for sure. I’ve never regretted joining.”

Creating Memories

from our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best photos

FocusInOn.me Browse | Buy | Be Impressed

boomers

Home Is Where the VET Is New Facility Serves Those Who Served

By RACHEL STALLARD

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

or the last year, Willard Wayne Kirkpatrick has been longing for a different kind of nursing facility. With one week left in February, his wait came to an end. The 94-year-old World War II Army veteran and Hawkins native was admitted as the first resident of the Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler.

136

Above- Family: Wayne Kirkpatrick Jr. (left), Linda Kirkpatrick (daughter-inlaw), Meredith Hancock (granddaughter) and Abbi Jean Hancock (greatgranddaughter); front: Willard Wayne Kirkpatrick; Right Top Left- Carol Turner, ElderCare Assistant; Right Top Right- Brittany Moore, ElderCare Assistant and another assistant serve residents; Right Bottom- Britta Strickland Photos by Rachel Stallard

The only thing giving the impression that these 10 cottagestyle buildings are a nursing facility would be the nurses themselves, and even they are kept in a room at the end of the hall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not out in plain sight. Of course the nurses, and aides, might also be in the kitchen, cooking homemade meals for the residents and themselves. Or they could be in the living room, watching whatever game is on TV while the residents cheer on their favorite teams.

Smith County Veterans Fact Sheet

“OUR VETERANS DESERVE THE BEST AND WE’RE HERE TO GIVE IT TO THEM. THEY SERVED FOR US. NOW IT’S OUR TURN TO SERVE THEM.”

“I had to be here,” she says. “Our veterans deserve the best and we’re here to give it to them. They served for us. Now it’s our turn to serve them.” Huffman also brings a unique insight into life at a Veterans Home. “There’s a special camaraderie in these groups that you don’t see anywhere else,” she says. With 95 percent of the veteran population being men, it makes their activity programs “different than what you would normally expect.” Fishing trips, sporting events and table games all weigh in to daily activities — some of the things that attracted Kirkpatrick in the first place. “He was in a nursing home with mostly elderly women. He didn’t want to be part of a Ladies Club. He’s an old soldier,” says Kirkpatrick’s son, Wayne Jr. “He’s excited about being around more people like him, who have the war in common — and dominoes.”

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

“The caregivers are your family,” says Donna Huffman, on-site representative for the Texas Veterans Land Board — W-L-G Texas State Veterans Home. They prepare meals using the residents’ recipes when available, they help with chores and they assist with laundry on an individual basis (“Nobody’s clothes get mixed around here, so there’s no need to write names in them,” Huffman says). They have done away with food, medicine and housekeeping carts in the hallways, lest the place starts feeling “institutionalized.” “We want this to be as much like a home as we can make it,” Huffman says. “We want their life to still be their life. We’re just here to see that it stays that way.” Each of the 10 private rooms have the safety features one would expect, such as roll-in showers and railed beds. However, the non-lift slings, wood-finish medicine cabinets and 32inch TVs in the rooms are extra touches that show how everybody has gone “above and beyond.” These facilities are also in the two secured Alzheimer’s units on site. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you,’ ” says Steve Hesley, facility administrator and guide. “We want (our residents) to still have their choices and their independence. This is all just for them — all the individualized attention.” Although this is the eighth home since the Texas State Veterans Home Program began in 1997, it’s the first of its kind to use the Green House Concept for Nursing Homes. The same stipulations apply as with the other homes — first-class, long-term care facilities exclusively for veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents, but with a bit of a twist. Here, you make your own community. “I saw this concept seven years ago at a conference in New York City,” says Britta Strickland, RN, senior vice president of Small House Development and Operations for Touchstone Communities. “We wanted to start planning and developing such a site ourselves.” When the company, which is already running four of the other Texas State Veteran Homes, was awarded the contract on the former site

of WWII Training Site, Camp Fannin, everyone was “very interested in the idea,” she says. “We have de-institutionalized everybody but prisoners and the elderly,” she says. “These (residents) are self-actualized adults — whole people who just need a little help with things. They need to know they are still useful and needed; not that we are taking away their sense of value.They may be frail but there’s still plenty of life in them.” Huffman, who has 20-plus years of experience working in nursing homes, helped open the first state Veteran’s Home in Temple 13 years ago. While she enjoyed working with the primarily WWII and Korean veteran population there, she says she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see how this system would work.

There are an estimated 540 veterans with Alzheimer’s in Smith County. As of April 2009, there were 92 Special Care and Alzheimer’s Certified care beds in nursing homes in Smith County. Smith County has more than 16,326 veterans according to the VA, and about 7,400 of them are more than 65 years old. There will be 20 Certified Alzheimer’s care beds in Tyler Texas State Veterans Home. Because the VA subsidizes a significant portion of a veteran’s cost to stay in a Texas State Veterans Home, the daily out-of-pocket rates are well below market average and include the cost of medications. In our current state veterans homes a veteran pays $63 - $74 a day for a semi-private room. The average cost for a semi-private room in a private Texas nursing home is about $109 a day, which often doesn’t include the cost of medications. According to a large, community-based study cited by the National Institutes of Health, about three percent of people age 65 to 74 have Alzheimer’s, nearly one in five persons aged 75 to 84 have the disease, and almost half of those over age 85 are afflicted. The 85+ age group is currently the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Touchstone Communities, which has its headquarters in San Antonio, provides extensive health care services, including skillednursing care, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care and rehabilitative services. Touchstone already manages Texas State Veterans Homes in Amarillo, Bonham, Floresville and Temple. Texas State Veterans Homes offer a broad spectrum of health care services, comprehensive rehabilitation programs, special diets, recreational activities, social services, libraries, and certified, secured Alzheimer’s units, each with its own secured outdoor courtyard. For additional information on Texas State Veterans Homes and special home, land and home improvement loans for Texas veterans, call 800-252-VETS (800-252-8387) or visit our Web site at www.texasveterans.com. Source - Jim Suydam, TX Veterans General Land Office Public Relations

137

boomers

Are You In?

A DASH OF DEVOTION By GREGORY HALL

Knock, Knock Keep asking he will answer, keep seeking and find, keep knocking it shall open. And Jesus said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend,

contact:

and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three

Publications Manager

and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from

Shannon Dorsey 903.596.6369 Fax: 903.597.4987

sdorsey@inmagtexas.com

Sales Executives Renee ‘ Luker 903.596.6259

my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give to you.’ ” I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs. So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give

Dawn Rhodes

him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he

drhodes@inmagtexas.com

good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly

Steve Awbrey

Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:5-

903.571.2153

sawbrey@inmagtexas.com

Regional Sales Executive Debbie Labicki ‘ May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the door is now shut, and

rluker@inmagtexas.com

903.596.6354

138

loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey,

Destination Diva

903.521.2020

debbie@inmagtexas.com

offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give

13 So it is the same with all my requests, I do believe that God is, I certainly know that He hears, I will keep asking until I receive a confirmation, then I spiritually come to a place to receive my gift. My prayer today, Lord may I never doubt you ever, may I persist for the promise, I truly believe in your good character, I know that you cannot and will not lie to me, please give me the petition that I am asking of you, and thank you Lord. Amen.

Find it. Fix it. Feel better

fast.

Simple as brain surgery. When it comes to surgery of the spine or brain, less is more. The surgeons of Tyler Neurosurgical Associates are trained and skilled in the very latest minimally invasive procedures. What that means to you is faster relief, shorter recovery time and a lower risk of complication. If you’re facing surgery of the spine or brain, learn more about the small incision that can make a big difference at Tyler Neurosurgical Associates.

Tyler’s Comprehensive Neurosurgical Team

Jon T. Ledlie, M.D.

TylerNeuro.com

Thomas W. Grahm, M.D.

•

903.595.2441

Mark B. Renfro, M.D.

•

Paul W. Detwiler, M.D.

700 Olympic Plaza, Tyler

May/June 2012 | IN Magazine

40 Years of Comprehensive Care

139

It’s Where You Belong. Altra is a financial cooperative serving members from all walks of life and business

since 1931. We provide the same full range of

products & services

innovative financial

you’ll find at most banks-right down to free text, mobile

Business Services. But because we’re a member-owned & operated, giving you a say in how we do

and online banking and focused on building credit union, we’re

what we do. We’re not-for-profit, so the revenue we do earn goes back to our members in the form of

better rates and fewer fees

for checking, savings, loans, and mortgages.

800-755-0055 • 903-581-6091 www.altra.org 5523 Troup Hwy. & 3829 Hwy. 64W, Tyler