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Did you know that statistically, one in eight women will develop some form of breast cancer during the course of their lifetime? Breast cancer statistics are alarming numbers – not simply because there are so many women who must battle this horrible disease, but because it affects almost every East Texan, directly or indirectly. They are our daughters, our sisters and our mothers, our bosses, our friends and people we see on the news. A few short years ago, my own mother underwent treatment for breast cancer. And, while I'm overjoyed to report that she beat it and is currently in remission, it shook me to the core. The women that battle breast cancer are inspiring, strong women just like the brave anchorwoman gracing our October issue: Jennifer Kielman.

Ever since going public with her diagnosis, Jennifer has spoken about her battle and victory with various groups and organizations, inspiring others along the way. In an exclusive interview with BSCENE, she was kind enough share her encouraging story, start to finish; as a way to celebrate the lives of women and their fight against cancer for October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's an inspiring and emotional account. We hope that it impacts and moves you as much as it has everyone at BSCENE. Everyone at BSCENE is excited to officially welcome autumn and all the events that come with the cooler season. And of course, cooler weather means picking up new threads to attend all the parties, events and gatherings held in October. For this issue's Style File photo shoot, we went with something a bit more edgy. This Style File features items in black, white and shades of gray on our amazing models (which you may recognize) to show off the outstanding style of East Texas' hottest shops and boutiques.

With fall officially here, that means its officially election season. While there is one big election on the calendar for our nation, East Texas faces a major election of its own. The Tyler and Smith

County alcohol election will determine if Smith County will continue to stay dry, or go wet. We got the scoop to keep you informed, but don't worry. We aren't taking sides and we won't tell you how to cast your vote!

The October issue also highlights the qualified legal and financial professionals of the East Texas in this year's Annual Attorneys and Financial Advisors Special Advertising Section.

Our area is packed with men and women who stand toe-to-toe with the best legal and financial minds in the world. Take the time to look through the section and become familiar with the standout pros in the area.

East Texas is blessed with some of the most friendly and generous citizens around. This issue is chock-full of stories about the men and women of East Texas that go above and beyond to help others. Whether it's the women of the Junior League of Tyler, Inc. organizing the largest event of the winter season, Mistleteaux & Magic, to benefit numerous organizations and charities within our community, or people standing up for their political beliefs to affect the voting process; East Texans are out there making a difference.

And BSCENE is here to tell their story.

As holiday season comes into view, count on BSCENE for everything from coverage of your favorite holiday events, to tips and treats to prepare for your family during the season. We have some great things in store for next issue, and you can stay up-to-date online at BSCENEMAG. com, on Facebook or Twitter or even in our free App available for iPhones and other smart phones. And remember, it's good to BSCENE!

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WILLIAM KNOUS /// MANAGING EDITOR WKNOUS@H3-MEDIA.COM

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October is here! Can you feel the excitement in that crisp, autumn air? You know what that means, right? It's means playoff baseball! I'm so excited I can barely contain...

I'm just kidding, I don't really care that much. I'm much more interested in other parts of fall. Like college football and pro football and fantasy football. If I had a Trapper Keeper, I would scribble the word “football” all over it like a seventh grader obsessing over Tiger Beat cover models (I still love you Kelly Kapowski)!

I would play “MASH” with football and go to one of my friend's mothers and pay her $100 to make a mum that I could to give football during homecoming week.

I really do enjoy October, though, for more reasons that just football being in full swing.

The weather almost resembles the actual fall season, which proves so elusive in East Texas.

September is a pretender... it's still summer for all intents and purposes, teasing us with pleasant days then slamming us back down under the weight of fever-grade temperatures.

But now, the days finally aren't in the triple digits, and the sun is going down sooner. I can get the horrible images of 2012 Astros baseball out of my mind for awhile.

But this year, there's something else that makes October special for me: I was asked to join the Strutters. The Strutters are a group of guys who are tasked each year with planning and pulling off the Texas Rose Festival Parade.

We've been having meetings for months, lining up entertainers, drivers, performers, scheduling arrivals, floats and everything in between.

Thousands and thousands of people come out to the parade every year, and I've always known it was a fairly big deal – but I honestly didn't know how much hard work went into it. Most of the guys I've met during my short involvement have taken part in the Rose Festival in some way for years. And when it comes to pulling of a huge parade on a cool October morning, they do an

excellent job. I look forward to helping out this year, and learning as much as I can... at least until the barbecue starts, then the “learning” part is very much over with.

This year, the parade is scheduled for Oct. 20, and there are some excellent surprises in store for everyone. I feel honored to be a part of this great group, and the community of East Texas should be proud of them. I don't mean we should be proud of them as individuals, though there are some great guys there, without a doubt. More so, I mean that we should be proud of all the groups of men and women who donate time, money and float-loads of effort to make sure that community-focused events like this come off without a hitch. There are literally too many of them to count, if I'm being honest. And, they range from the national-level events like the American Heart Association's Heart Walk or the American Cancer Society Cattle Barons' Gala, to the ones that are exclusively based here in East Texas. I've been lucky enough to see a ton of them firsthand, and without exception – whether it's the Cattle Barons' Gala, Heart Walk, the Literacy Council of Tyler's Spelling Bee or any of the others – there are people on hand who care deeply about the cause and give an inordinate amount to ensure its success. It could be a simple as staying late with some friends to finish up the decorations for table tops and a fundraising dinner, or as involved as spending a 1,000 hours coordinating 1,000 people. This is the type of thing – and the type of people – that make me proud to live in East Texas.

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HOLLY HEAD /// SOCIAL EDITOR HHEAD@H3-MEDIA.COM Thank goodness fall is officially here! Temperatures are starting to drop a little and organizations are gearing up for the Thanksgiving and winter party seasons. With holidays around the corner, it means one thing: holiday parties!

But I am getting ahead of myself! There are lots of exceptional events in September and October, and you can count on BSCENE to be at them all. September brought several new events and several annual favorites. If you crave the art scene, the Tyler Museum of Art hosted various events, including a press preview and a champagne Members Reception for their latest exhibition, “The Wyeths Across Texas.� Not only is it the first major Texas show in 25 years to feature all three Wyeths (N.C., Andrew and Jamie), Victoria Wyeth was on hand to meet guests and share her perspective on her relatives' art.

Gallery Main Street also welcomed amateur and pro artists for their 6x6 exhibition and auction, and it was a blast!

It always amazes me how fast the East Texas area is growing, and new businesses seem to be popping up everywhere. Attending grand openings is just one of the great ways to check out the latest retailers, restaurants and shops in the area. Some of the newest shops in East Texas hosted events to debut their new businesses and BSCENE was there to capture it all! Apricot Lane, Tyler's newest chic boutique, held a friends and family shopping night and a ribbon cutting to officially open their doors to the public. The shopping night was a blast and we shopped while enjoying some very delicious champagne and hors d' oeuvres. It was a the perfect mix: champagne and shopping! The Market at The Crossing, Tyler's newest upscale shopping center, also greeted guests for the first time with an open house in September. The outdoor center is not only stunning, the design reflects a European market; so it's very chic and definitely a new look for East Texas! The businesses inside are just as diverse and whether you are shopping or dining, it's absolutely a place to visit.

Browse the glossy pages for photos of friends, family and East Texans out supporting their favorite charities and making a difference. Just one organization dedicated to giving a hand-up is PATH: People Attempting To Help. Their Annual PATH Week included the Annual Prayer Luncheon and the Philanthropy Dinner.

PATH is dedicated to helping those in need and is definitely a great organization for those looking to donate their time and recourses.

But there's even more events around the corner. Count on BSCENE to be there with cameras in hand!

Until the next event,

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COVER STORY 014 JENNIFER KIELMAN: I'M A SURVIVOR

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022 FACELIFT : YOUR TRUE BLOOD / B WELL 034 THE SPIN CYCLE / FITNESS IQ 037 SOLID AS A ROCK / SPOTLIGHT 046 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION

COOK WELL SECTION 054 CANDY COATED COCKTAILS / TASTING ROOM 055 DINING GUIDE 058 FOOD FOR THOUGHT 063 MAN ABOUT TOWN / TAKE A BREAK AT BREAKERS

STYLE SECTION 068 SHADES OF GRAY / STYLE FILE 074 MAP IT OUT / STYLE IQ 076 MAKE A STATEMENT / STYLE IQ 078 V'S WORDS

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084 ATTORNEYS & FINANCIAL ADVISORS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 092 THE EVOLUTION OF THE MAN CAVE / AT HOME 096 OUTTAKES 104 PROCRASTINATION RESUSCITATION / THE PAYNEFUL TRUTH 106 MISTLETEAUX & MAGIC PREVIEW 112 A HOUSE DIVIDED / BACKPAGE

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96 LIMELIGHT 042 SEPTEMBER COVER UNVEIL 050 LMFA CASINO NIGHT 102 DANCING WITH THE TYLER STARS

SEE & BSCENE 028 CATTLE BARONS' WRAP PARTY 040 PATH WEEK PHILANTHROPY 056 LMFA ARTIST RECEPTION 066 APRICOT LANE OPENING 100 SWANN'S FURNITURE GRAND OPENING

MIX & MINGLES 026 AFTER HOURS EAST TEXAS KICKOFF LUNCHEON 032 HONDA ACCORD RELEASE AMERICAN STATE BANK OPEN HOUSE 036 TJC GOLF TOURNAMENT 15 ANNUAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC 048 PATH WEEK PRAYER LUNCHEON THERAPET UNLEASHED

I am so excited to be a part of such an intriguing and delightful magazine!

I love the idea of being able to pick up a magazine and see the faces I know and the people I care about from my own community! Thank you, BSCENE, for your dedication to provide East Texans with such a great publication!

JENNIFER LEES PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE /// RADMAX, LTD. I simply love this magazine! Every issue I’ve picked up has not only been interesting, but very impressive. My eyes can’t help being drawn into the amazing layout and design. The beautiful photographs are always professional quality and the stories are very interesting. I attended my first cover unveiling in August. The entire event was well put together and so much FUN! Everyone was friendly, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement, and it was just a great night out. I had no idea what to expect, but I am definitely attending many more! Thanks for providing such a great magazine to our community.

LINNET POOLE PINCHETT READER /// Regardless of what it is that you observe in our community that stands out, there is a common quality that sets it apart. That quality is excellence.

BSCENE is an example of one of those bright spots in our community that represent excellence. The professional quality in the presentation, content, and social relevance is what makes BSCENE stand out as a leading publication in the Tyler area. Keep up the great work work! You are one of the things that makes East Texan's proud!

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ALL nATUrAL STOnE And grASS hELd An EXCLUSIvE LUnChEOn FOr TABA mEmBErS AT OUTBACK STEAKhOUSE On SEPTEmBEr 6.

FICKLE BABY hELd An OPEn hOUSE In TYLEr On SEPTEmBEr 6. PATrOnS wErE gIvEn ThE OPPOrTUnITY TO PErUSE ALL ThE LATEST In BABY FAShIOn And ACCESSOrIES.

TEXAS BAnK And TrUST hELd A STUdEnT BOArd OrIEnTATIOn AT ThEIr grAndE LOCATIOn On AUgUST 28. ThIS YEAr'S OrIEnTATIOn mArKS IT'S 35Th AnnIvErSArY.

SUSAn rOBInSOn JEwELrY hOSTEd A LIKA BEhAr TrUnK ShOw In TYLEr On SEPTEmBEr 12. ThE TrUnK ShOw dISPLAYEd SOmE OF BEhAr'S nEwEST rIngS, EArrIngS And nECKLACE dESIgnS.

ThE TYLEr ChAmBEr OF COmmErCE hELd A rIBBOn CUTTIng On AUgUST 30, AT ThE SITE OF ThE BrAnd nEw EArL CAmPBELL PArKwAY In TYLEr. EArL CAmPBELL hImSELF wAS ThErE TO hELP mAYOr BArBArA BASS SPLIT ThE CrImSOn TAPE.

mArY v’S BY ShELBY hELd A FAShIOn ShOw AT ThEIr LOCATIOn In TYLEr On SEPTEmBEr 7. ThE FAShIOn ShOw ALLOwEd gUESTS TO ChECK OUT ThE LATEST FAShIOnS COmIng ThIS FALL.

PATh hELd A PrESS COnFErEnCE AT ThEIr LOCATIOn In TYLEr On SEPTEmBEr 6. ThE COnFErEnCE mArKS ThE BEgInnIng OF PATh wEEK, An AnnUAL EvEnT dESIgnEd TO PrOvIdE mUCh nEEdEd CArE TO ThE STrUggLIng CITIzEnS OF EAST TEXAS.

TrInITY mOThEr FrAnCES hELd A SPOrTSmAnShIP BrEAKFAST On SEPTEmBEr 11, AT ThE wISEnBAKEr COnFErEnCE CEnTEr In TYLEr. AThLETES, AdmInISTrATOrS And COAChES FrOm rOBErT E. LEE And JOhn TYLEr hIgh SChOOLS ALL gAThErEd AT ThE EvEnT SPOnSOrEd BY dOCUmEnT SOLUTIOnS – XErOX.

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APRICOT LANE HELD A RIBBON CUTTING ON SEPTEMBER 13, SIGNIFYING THEIR INDUCTION INTO THE TYLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE NEW STORE HAS THE LATEST BOUTIQUE FASHIONS FOR WOMAN.

ON SEPTEMBER 11, RESIDENTS OF BUCKNER WESTMINSTER PLACE BAKED PIES AND COOKIES FOR LOCAL LONGVIEW FIREFIGHTERS TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE SACRIFICES MADE BY FIREFIGHTERS ON 9/11.

KE BUSHMAN'S HOSTED THE 2012 BATTLE OF THE BANDS FOR ROCK AND COUNTRY GENRES ON SEPT. 8 AND 15, RESPECTIVELY. MUSICAL ACTS FROM ACROSS EAST TEXAS COMPETED FOR A PRIZE OF COMPLIMENTARY STUDIO TIME.

ON AUGUST 17, THE NACOGDOCHES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMED GOBEL SCHOOL OF DANCE WITH A RIBBON CUTTING.

THE NACOGDOCHES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELD A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NACOGDOCHES COUNTY EMERGENCY EVACUATION FACILITY AND CIVIC CENTER ON AUGUST 30.

WOOD HOLLOW HOSTED THE 18TH ANNUAL PAR BUSTER’S GOLF TOURNAMENT IN LONGVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 10. ALL PROCEEDS ADVANCE THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE LONGVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SAFECO INSURANCE AGENT JIM TOMAN NOMINATED SPECIAL WISH DIRECTOR BRENDA DAVIS, AS WELL AS LOCAL YOUTH, THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HERO PROJECT. DAVIS' GROUP WON THE AWARD AND THE CHILD WAS GRANTED A $5,000 WISH.

ADAMS FINANCIAL CUT THE RIBBON AT THEIR NEW OFFICE ON OAK HILL BLVD., ON SEPTEMBER 18, AS PART OF THEIR OFFICIAL WELCOME TO THEIR NEW LOCATION.

THE LINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMED NEW MEMBER, KERRI'S DANCE FACTORY, INTO THE CHAMBER WITH A PLAQUE PRESENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 13.

prominent disease affecting both men and women. We are reminded, among other things, to perform self-breast exams, and to have routine mammograms starting at age 40.

“We were doing a lot of stories at work, and you know, it’s one of those things,” said Jennifer on the topic of self-exams. “I’ve never been good about self-breast exams, I don’t know if many women are, honestly. It [cancer] doesn’t run in my family, I was in great shape, took care of myself.” But something was different this year, and the stories that she was covering prompted action.

“I remember just thinking randomly, ‘I need to check myself,’ and so I did; and I found a lump.”

Her reaction was swift. “I’d never felt anything like that. I called my mom, and she told me ‘You’re fine, it’s probably just a cyst.’ But my instinct was … I had cancer.”

Jennifer had an annual exam set for two weeks after she found the lump. “At the end of my exam, my doctor asked me if there was anything else I needed to ask about, and I said ‘yes, I found a weird lump in my left breast. Could you look at it?’” After the examination, Jennifer’s doctor recommended a mammogram and ultrasound, and set up the appointments for the following day. “This was all happening so fast. I went back to work afterward, and in the next morning I got up and went in for the mammogram. I was really nervous, because I had never had anything like that before.” When tests came back, the results confirmed something was definitely wrong.

Jennifer said she asked a lot of questions, pressing her doctor for answers and information. “I asked if it looked bad, I asked so many questions… ‘was it this?’” Her doctor recommended a biopsy, and Jennifer asked to have it done right away. “I said I want it done now. Just please do this. They got me in two hours later, and I remember walking, knowing I had to have this biopsy that day.

First, I walked out into the waiting room, I was a mess. I called my mom, and within two hours she was at my doorstep.

“So two hours later, I was lying on this table waiting to have a biopsy, and my doctor, he was so sweet, and my head was just spinning because I knew this wasn’t good; you just know. Within 10 minutes, I looked at him and asked ‘does this look bad?’ He told me it did not look good. I was just devastated.”

Jennifer’s results wouldn’t come back for a couple days, but her doctor left her with an ominous warning, encouraging Jennifer as she was leaving to prepare herself.

Accepting the possibility of having cancer was tough for Jennifer. “Before I was diagnosed, I’d never had surgery, never a broken bone, never been in the hospital, never had chicken pox; I was the picture of health. I ate healthfully and I exercised regularly. So to be diagnosed with something so life-threatening and major; it flipped my world. There was no way this was happening to me. Things like this don’t happen to me.

Everything was going so well in my life. I was in love, I had a great job, I thought I was invincible. I was also naïve. I was faced with something I never thought would or could ever happen to me.”

She began to think about the implications of the disease on all of the things she loved most. “I was horrified.

So many things kept running through my head – am I going to die, how am I going to beat this, what do I tell my family, what do I tell my boyfriend, what do I tell my friends,

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he came to Tyler as a young, ambitious blonde, with focused green eyes and a direct stage presence. On camera, she was the consummate reporter turned news anchor.

Experience as a producer and field reporter gave Jennifer Kielman an air of casual authority during KETK’s evening news. Alongside coanchor Neal Barton, Jennifer delivered the day’s news with a straightforward style that was neither silly nor girlish, opinionated nor indulgent. She came into our homes and told us other people’s stories.

And so it was stunning to many of us when we first heard her story. Since then, Jennifer has earned the title “Local Hero” through BSCENE Magazine’s Best Of 2011 Reader’s Choice. She was named a 2012-2013 Winner, Local TV Personality in Tyler’s “Locals Love Us.” After telling her story, Jennifer has become more than a news anchor to the people who invite her into their homes every day. She has become a source of support, compassion, and information, and as so many of you have expressed, she has in fact become a hero.

It all began two years ago in October, when Tyler and the rest of the nation were awash in pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and each year, cancer survivors, healthcare professionals and advocates remind us to acknowledge this

is this going to affect my job? That was a big one. I love my job. I have worked hard to get to where I am. I’ve been in this business for almost nine years.”

Jennifer knew that she wanted to be a journalist when she was a young child. “My parents said they knew I would be some type of journalist, because I always had a pen and was always writing things down.” Her family moved around a lot, but as Jennifer got older, it was her focus on her education and career that determined each step she would take toward her goal. Originally from Illinois, she graduated from high school in McKinney, Texas. she earned her Associates Degree from Collin County Community College, and when her father’s job moved her parents to Chicago, Jennifer decided to follow and worked her way through college at northern Illinois University. “I majored in broadcast journalism.

I was really involved in the student television center. Looking back, I was horrible!

But it was so much fun, and I loved going to class every day. I just knew – this is what I was meant to do.” she worked a full-time job, interned in television on the weekends, and took a full load of classes, eventually earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Communications. “I took my education very seriously, because I knew what I wanted to do, I wanted to fulfill my dream.”

“I got my first job in Wausau, Wisconsin. I moved to the tiny town, started out as a 6 o’clock producer, and I was the one-man-band 10 o’clock reporter. I was so excited to get started, so anxious to get a job! Within a year, I was the weekend anchor in Wausau, and I got the job here five years ago (weekend anchor). Within a few years, I moved up to the main anchor job.”

In the meantime, Jennifer’s parents moved back to Texas, and she began looking for jobs that were closer to her family. After interviewing with KeTK, she made the move back to Texas. “I remember walking in my first day, and I was so excited.” Jennifer moved up the ranks quickly to her current postion coanchoring the evening news with neal. she had worked hard to get there, and the payoff was the joy of loving her job.

But the news of her diagnosis threatened all that she had worked so hard to achieve. “People expect you to look a certain way. Knowing that I was about to go through some huge physical changes, had me really worried if it would affect my job. Added to my fear of physical change, was a bunch of non-stop treatments and doctor’s appointments.”

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she wondered if she could physically continue working, and she feared telling her co-workers. In the first weeks of her battle with cancer, Jennifer told few friends and coworkers about her diagnosis. “I didn’t tell my coworkers, because I wasn’t ready. I was non-stop at doctor’s appointments when I wasn’t at work. I would go home, wash my face, put on eye cream for puffiness, take a deep breath and then go to work. I know some of them could sense something was wrong, because I was super quiet.”

Over the next few weeks and months, Jennifer would endure an agonizing schedule, waking up by 6 a.m. to make daily doctors’ appointments and heading straight into work. no matter the nausea, extreme fatigue, or laundry list of her treatment’s side effects, Jennifer never once called in sick.

“I didn’t want cancer to affect the one thing I had worked hard for,” said Jennifer.

“I didn’t want the cancer to win. It [work] was one of the only things I could control.

I had to continue to do what I loved, no matter how much my appearance changed.

And, it changed a lot. I wore a wig once my hair fell out. I was on so many steroids, I gained 35 pounds. My body hurt. I was always nauseous. But, I was so busy worrying about my health outside of work and focused on getting better, that I put those feelings aside when I went to work and tried my best to not think about what

happened that morning and how bad I felt.

“KeTK was my getaway. I was a cancer survivor in the mornings and a news anchor at night. I had two full time jobs.

At work, I never felt good, but I never said a word. I never complained. I just put a smile on my face and did the best that I could. Half the time, I couldn’t see the teleprompter, because my eye sight took a toll, but I still did it! I still anchored every show and did my absolute best.” eventually, Jennifer decided to go public with her story, and KeTK produced and aired a three-part special feature on her journey. she said that the flood of support “bEForE I WAS dIAgNoSEd, I’d NEVEr hAd from viewers around the community was SurgEry, NEVEr A brokEN boNE, NEVEr bEEN overwhelming. “Once the IN thE hoSpItAl, NEVEr hAd ChICkEN pox; I WAS story aired, the outpouring of support from this thE pICturE oF hEAlth. I AtE hEAlthFully ANd community was amazing.

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My way to give back now, is to help people go through it.”

“Breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma, stage UnfortUnately, stories 1 grade 3.” This was the diagnosis that couldn’t beat Jennifer Kielman, and it is the diagnosis that has not like Jennifer’s are all too changed but shaped the woman we see on the nightly common. in fact: news today. Throughout almost two full years of >> 1 IN 8 WomEN WIll dEVElop INVASIVE brEASt treatments, Jennifer never let cancer determine her CANCEr. path, and today she is moving forward as the same woman who always knew she’d be a journalist. >> A WomAN dIES oF brEASt CANCEr EVEry 74 “The cancer tested that, but I won. My job SECoNdS SomEWhErE IN thE World. doesn’t necessarily define who I am, but it’s a big part of who I am. Cancer is a horrible disease, >> IN 2012 AN EStImAtEd 226,870 NEW CASES oF it does not discriminate and it can happen to INVASIVE brEASt CANCEr WIll bE dIAgNoSEd IN you. no one is invincible. I was fortunate thE u.S. enough to catch it early. I can’t stress enough the importance of self-breast exams and >> IN 2012 It IS EStImAtEd thAt thErE WIll bE mammograms. I found the lump myself. I 39,510 brEASt CANCEr dEAthS IN thE u.S. knew something wasn’t right and I acted on it. I saved my own life! If there’s anything >> IN 2009, morE thAN 190,000 WomEN IN thE u.S. to learn from my story, it’s to be proactive WErE dIAgNoSEd WIth INVASIVE brEASt CANCEr about your health. And you can live and ANd morE thAN 40,000 WomEN dIEd From thE dISEASE. work through cancer. Cancer doesn’t define who you are; but it does make you a >> brEASt CANCEr ACCouNtS For oNE oF EVEry better, much stronger person. I’m a fighter. thrEE CANCEr dIAgNoSES IN WomEN IN thE u.S. It’s one of my biggest accomplishments.”

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ampires are currently a hot phenomenon in pop culture; the Twilight saga, True Blood series, “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter” – the list goes on. And now, they're heading into medicine.

I mean, why not? Vampires drink blood, blood is a large part of medicine; it makes sense, kind of... After all, Carlisle Cullen is a doctor (that's Edward's vampire “father” in Twilight). The modern vampire is hot, youthful and wrinkle free. It is this look that we strive to achieve.

Vampire FaceLift® has officially come out of the shadows and under the fluorescents. This is a new type of cosmetic rejuvenation process that involves using your own blood to smooth out face wrinkles.

It premiered on the market in 2010, and is becoming a popular cosmetic treatment. “With vampire books and movies currently so popular in mainstream culture, I am sure it influences the name and marketing of the procedure,” says Dr. Lan Hua, MD, orthopedic and plastic surgeon at east Texas Medical Center. After all, vampires never show physical aging symptoms, which makes them prime examples for the perfection of youth and beauty. And they do feast on blood to keep their youthful appearance.

“A VAmpIRE FACELIFT® Is nOT REALLY A FACE LIFT,” ExpLAIns HUA, “IT’s An InjECTABLE FILLER CALLED sELpHYL. It works by temporarily plumping up lines, much like the more well known injectable fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. Fillers work by plumping up wrinkles and restoring volume, giving a more youthful appearance.”

What makes selphyl different is that it's not artificial like other cosmetic fillers. It is prepared by drawing a patient's blood (hence the name “Vampire Facelift”) – the same amount as would be used for a lab test. Then the platelets are separated from the red blood cells by centrifuge. The platelets are then blended with a proprietary synthetic mixture and injected into the area the patient wants to augment, such as frown lines. The procedure ranges from $1,000 to $2,000, or more, depending on how much of the face you wish to treat. You can choose to target one area or inject the entire face.

Patients tend to feel the immediate effects after the injection is done. In the weeks after the procedure, the collagen will start to grow and generate more and more healthy cells underneath the skin. “The benefits of the procedure is that within a matter of minutes, your practitioner can create autologous, which means from you to you, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and activate your stem cells for the Vampire FaceLift® Procedure™,” explains Hua. “Manufacturers claim that this process combines activation of platelets in the patient's own platelet-rich plasma. Theoretically, the PRP has specific growth factors that call stem cells to the area and activates them to create new skin.” During the process, stem cell science is used to tell the body to grow new, younger-looking skin. Uni-potent stem cells, which grow only one specific tissue, can be found in every part of the body. The Vampire FaceLift® Procedure™ activates the uni-potent stem cells and works toward the natural rejuvenation. The main aim for Vampire Facelift® is to promote collagen growth underneath the skin. It's a more active approach to cosmetic surgery.

There are eight growth factors associated with Vampire FaceLift®.

The PRP causes an increase in the volume of the face, at the same time these factors continually work like a rejuvenating agent over time. These factors are the epidermal (regulation of cell growth), Transforming (growth of new blood vessels), Vascular endothelial (signaling protein), Fibroblast (promotes vessel growth), PlateletDerived (promotes collagen growth), Colony stimulating (stimulates white blood cells, growth) and Keratinocyte (enhance

wound healing and skin generation). All of these are activated with the injection of selphyl. Proponents say the procedure is beneficial and helps your face heal naturally. so is injecting blood more effective than regular face lift methods?

According to experts, not necessarily. “Botox works by a totally different mechanism as fillers,” Hua explains. “Botox works by paralyzing muscles that cause wrinkles. Certain patients have more static versus dynamic wrinkles, course versus fine, upper face versus lower face wrinkles, and different degree of loss of volume and elasticity in their skin with age. Depending on age, skin color and aesthetic goals, fillers, Botox and even traditional face lifts can work together to give patients a more youthful appearance and achieve their goals. One method is not necessarily better than the other.” It's important to consider your skin type when deciding if a Vampire Facelift® is for you. selphyl works better on lighter skin individuals with fine wrinkles rather than course ones, or if your skin is thin naturally or from aging. If you have course wrinkles or need extensive correction, using traditional face lift methods will provide better results. If you have thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), the selphyl injection won't be your best option. The procedure is noninvasive, leaves no scars and typically takes less than an hour. This makes the procedure safer and faster than other cosmetic methods.

You could go on a lunch break or while running errands.

Because it's non-invasive, Vampire Facelift® is ideal for elderly patients to plump up their skin and avoid any scaring or patients with minimal aging signs.

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YOU wOn'T TAkE OFF YEARs, BUT IT wILL gIVE YOUR FACE A HEALTHY, YOUTHFUL gLOw. The injection usually lasts for nine to 18 months with a reinforcement injection every nine months for optimal results.

The safety of the procedure has not been determined because it's a new procedure. “It is widely known that a new drug or procedure has to be out to the public approximately five years after FDA approval, before the medical community really knows what the true side effects are,” Hua cautions. some of the side effects are the same with traditional filler methods. They include mild irritation (depending on the sensitivity of your skin), mild swelling and bruising caused by the reaction of your skin to the injection. One effect that is avoided is allergic reactions, because the compound is mostly your own blood. effects vary depending on how your skin reacts. Any further complications have not been found in the two years the process has been available.

The Vampire FaceLift® Procedure™ promotes using the healing powers your body already has. Patients can journey to a younger version of themselves with drops of their own blood. And with a Vampire Facelift®, it's okay to step into the light.

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The lower back contains cartilage and several bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments that connect with the lumbar portion of the spinal cord. Lower back pain is normally the result of a problem with the tissues in this region, and is often related to age, weight and activity level.

The lumbar spine is an area prone to great stress and injury. Common causes of low back pain include: strain, spasm, arthritis, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis/vertebral fracture, and spinal deformity. A low back pain diagnosis starts with the onset, duration, location, radiation and characterization of the pain. Physicians could order additional imaging studies such as: X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, bone scans and others to clarify the source of the pain. Lower back pain is treated in several ways.

Prevention is the best treatment. Maintaining a healthy body weight and good posture, keeping a strong and flexible core through exercise and using proper form when lifting heavy objects are some simple guidelines to prevent low back pain.

Low back pain usually resolves itself on its own within four to six weeks, and can be managed with simple conservative measures, such as keeping physically active in a way that doesn’t exacerbate the pain, applying ice/ heat, over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers, physical therapy, exercises and spinal manipulation and injections. surgery might be an option if conservative treatments fail. some surgical procedures are done in an outpatient setting, but many are invasive and might require extensive recovery time with reduced permanent flexibility. If you are experiencing lower back pain, contact us immediately for a diagnosis. Your lower back will thank you for it!

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Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. new medical techniques and devices make it possible to create a breast that can come close in appearance to a natural breast. As soon as you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you should consult with a plastic surgeon. Ideally, your general surgeon and your plastic surgeon work closely together to develop a strategy that will optimize your reconstructive result. Frequently, reconstruction is possible at the time of breast removal; however, there are legitimate reasons to delay reconstruction. Breast reconstruction usually involves more than one operation. The first stage is performed in the hospital, while follow-up procedures are performed in an outpatient facility. Tissue expander and implant reconstruction is the most common technique of reconstruction and consists of skin expansion followed by insertion of an implant. Following mastectomy, your plastic surgeon will insert a tissue expander beneath your skin and chest muscle. Through a valve mechanism beneath the skin, he will periodically inject a salt-water solution to gradually fill the expander. After the skin has stretched enough, the expander will be removed and a breast implant will be inserted.

A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or saline. The nipple and the dark skin surrounding it, called the areola, are reconstructed in subsequent procedures.

Your plastic surgeon may also recommend an additional operation to enlarge, reduce, or lift the natural breast to more closely match the reconstructed breast. For most patients, breast reconstruction dramatically improves their appearance, increases their self esteem, and improves their quality of life. Dr. Saar is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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CATTLE BARONS' WRAP PARTY The Tyler Cattle Barons’ Committee celebrated the end of another successful Gala with a wrap party at the home of Cecila and Ben Anderson on September 6. The wrap-party is an opportunity to “pass the torch” to next year's committee, and officially present the check from this year’s fund-raiser. The Tyler Cattle Barons’ Committee proudly presented a check to the American Cancer Society for over $495,000.

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Jeffrey Ward has the experience, talent and approach, of a premier hairstylist. And now, setting up his new chair at All Doll’d Up in Tyler, he’s perfectly positioned.

Jeffrey assisted under an Artistic Educator from Matrix and earned his cosmetology license, learning from some of the country’s top stylists. Ward traveled to hair shows and classes throughout East Texas and North Louisiana, eventually settling at Spa At The Lake in Austin.

Within a year, due to his sales and skills, L’Oreal, the parent company of his salon’s product line Kerastase, offered him a consultant position. After three years of doing hair he’d begun participating in hair shows, forums, photo shoots and advertising work while overseeing Austin, San Antonio and Arkansas. After six years on the road, Ward settled at a salon in New Orleans, but was drawn back to East Texas to bring his knowledge and experience to new clients.

After a stint at Salon Kalea, Jeffrey chose to relocate to All Doll’d Up offering exactly what he wants for his clients: creating something beautiful, artistic, individualized. In his own words, “I like to see a client from beginning to end. I want to help construct the entire look, artistically. I do a lot of precision cutting, and I don’t do paint-by-numbers cut or color. It’s individualized, dimensional color placement. In many salons, you get what they know how to do. My chair is different. I don’t think I have two clients with the same color formula. Everything is tailored. Most importantly, I’m able to convey how I style to my clients. Most stylists simply don’t know how that’s done, so the client looks great when they leave but can’t recreate it. I want to take the time to really show people how I do things, what products, shampoos and conditioners work best for their hair. And I will give them a plan to do it, so every day they can look as great as they did when they left the salon.

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As our country, and indeed the world, continues to languish in a severe and prolonged economic recession, my breast cancer colleagues and I have noticed a deeply disturbing trend.

There is an ever worsening and vociferous assault upon the well established scientific evidence that screening mammography saves lives. Just last month, Dr. Phillipe Autier, a French researcher, attempted to discredit the contribution of screening mammography in decreasing deaths from breast cancer in sweden. Utilizing a “proprietary statistical model,” Dr. Autier alleges that mammographic screening actually has no real benefit, and that the overall mortality reduction is simply due to “better treatment.”

His questionable conclusions, however, fly in the face of numerous previous scientific studies that convincingly demonstrate that early cancer detection provides a significantly greater chance for cure. On the contrary, sweden has been at the vanguard of breast cancer screening, with 80 percent of swedish women receiving regular mammograms. This has resulted in a 40 percent reduction in deaths due to breast cancer since introduction in 1972. Among swedish women who faithfully undergo annual screening, the decrease in cancer mortality jumps to 69 percent (translation: two out of every three women who would have died from breast cancer without screening instead become survivors).

To abandon regular mammographic screening might, on the surface, seem to be the less expensive route. But let’s be perfectly clear – such a decision appears to be motivated by economic considerations, not because it is not possible to save women’s lives through early detection. Dr. Evans is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiology and is fellowship trained in breast imaging.

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Stone explained that the motivation for expanding the scope of his business was simply to continue what he’s always done for his clients: offer them what they need and want, with the highest quality and in the most convenient way possible.

“We were already doing the granite and the lighting,” said Stone. “So there was really just a need for this type of work.

There wasn’t really anybody in Longview doing the outdoor kitchen and grill thing like this...

The pool builders aren’t really wanting to do all the work. It almost started as a fad, but it really took off with the clients.

In fact, I built one at my house for myself. We’d have a barbecue and watch a game or something, and I had a lot of people coming up to me saying how much they liked it. My cousin was building her outdoor area as well, and she did a bunch of research on the grills and other implements that we used, also.”

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STONE WORKS HAS BEEN AN EAST TEXAS INSTITUTION FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, SERVING UP SOME OF THE FINEST STONE, FLOORING AND GRANITE IN THE REGION.

They’ve contributed time and effort to too many largescale buildings and private residences to count. This much, everyone knows. However, what most people might not know is that over the past few years, Stone Works has taken some giant leaps toward offering services and products that truly range from floor to ceiling, both inside the house and outdoors.

“WE HAVE THE QUORUM INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORSHIP IN LONGVIEW,” SAID OWNER JASON STONE. “THAT’S A HIGH-QUALITY LIGHTING MANUFACTURER.” To accommodate that, we’ve turned our warehouse into a lighting showroom in the back.

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there, of course, but now we also fabricate our own granite.”

Beforehand, Stone Works subbed out its granite work to capable contractors. Now, they can customize dozens of types of granite to fit into any kitchen, bathroom or wherever you might choose – even if it’s outdoors.

“ONCE WE STARTED DOING THE GRANITE, THAT LED US TO START DOING MORE WORK ON OUTDOOR KITCHEN AREAS,” STONE SAID. “We were doing the stone and flooring, then we could do the counters and lighting. Plus, now we also sell top-of-the-line grills, including the Green Egg, and we install them as well. In addition to that, we have wonderfully talented designers in-house that can work with the client to plan things from start to finish.”

In essence, you can walk into Stone Works and say, “I want to build an amazing outdoor kitchen and living area,” and the very capable staff can take care of the rest – selecting materials, layout and design, offering granite from more than 300 slabs, customization, installation and finishing. Then, they’ll flip the lights on, turn on the grill and you’ll be ready to go for the fall football and grilling season.

“We’ve got indoor and outdoor lighting, countertops, all the tile, stone – basically everything you could need,” said Stone. “We carry fireplaces, fire pits and we’re buying direct. We can take the fireplace kit and build to whatever size, shape or space you would like. We added the lighting and we also carry some plumbing fixtures and hardware: things like the sinks, faucets, doorknobs and cabinet pulls, etc. So, we could

IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY STONE WORKS MAINTAINS A LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE WHILE CONTINUALLY ADDING NEW ONES. These guys care about their clients, the products and workmanship they present, and how folks are really going to live with Stone Works as part of their home. Stone and his staff take their work personally – especially when it has to do with good fun. In recent weeks, after bringing in the first stock of Green Eggs, he and the staff have been testing them out.

“Those things are awesome,” Stone said, with a laugh. “We cooked some dove yesterday and some pork chops earlier in the week. Then, as soon as it cools off, we’ll start testing out these fire pits, too. It’s going to be a great fall.”

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Julian's hosted the unveil of the September issue of BSCENE Magazine in Tyler on August 30. Guests danced the night away to the sounds of DJ Funktion Authority, all while sipping on Julian's new specialty Sangrias.

Country music artist, Rodney Atkins graced the cover, all in anticipation of the upcoming Fourth Annual Country For Our Country.

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LIQUID CONSUmptION DECISION / What'S yOUr fUNCtION? JUNCtION

When the polls open in East Texas on Nov. 6, the people of Tyler and a section of southern Smith County will have a major choice on their hands – one that will impact the future of our community, economy, our freedoms of choice and possibly our public safety. No, we don’t mean that election...

WE’rE taLkINg abOUt thE OptION ON thE baLLOt tO LEgaLIzE thE SaLE Of bEEr aND WINE fOr Off-prEmISE CONSUmptION IN tyLEr aND JUStICE Of thE pEaCE prECINCt 2 (thE UNINCOrpOratED arEaS SUrrOUNDINg SOUth tyLEr INCLUDINg fLINt, NOONDay aND bULLarD).

Opinion is understandably divided on the issue, and several groups have been formed to see that this ballot initiative passes while others have come together to try and stop it from going through.

BSCENE is not here to offer our own opinions on the issue, but simply to present the arguments put forth by the foremost supporters and detractors on the issue. Like any election, this type of choice is informed by any number of personal views and thousands of opinions, but Bob Westbrook, of the “for” group, Buy Local First; and Dr. Mike Daniels of the “against” organization, Stand Strong For Tyler; both weigh in as representatives for their consensus – giving reasons, evidence and offering a voice they each hope will represent the majority of voters on election day.

“We have seen efforts [to legalize the sale of alcohol] all over East Texas over the past three years, and we have only seen a couple of them fail,” said Westbrook, past President of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) and current CiCi’s Pizza franchisee. “All of the communities, whether Athens, Henderson, Winona ... Winona is the most important in recent years because, it affected the class B wholesalers for the restaurants, as well.

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The off-premise side of [legalization] supports economic development in the communities that pass it. There’s a dear friend of mine who is a past president (of TRA) and a current State Representative in Temple. State Representative Ralph Sheffield (he) owns Las Casas restaurants. When they passed not only the on-premise portion, they passed the off-premise portion. (Temple also allowed liquor sales, in addition to beer and wine).

Their whole campaign was based on the idea that it improves the quality of life for the citizens.”

For Buy Local First, their information includes facts and figures detailing marked improvements in public safety, local economic impact, and more. From the Buy Local First website, regarding a potential sales tax boom: “The City of Winona went from $30,000 a year in sales tax revenue in 2009, and had over b s ce n e M AG.coM

Could going from dry to wet benefit the east texas Community? “grOCErS rEpOrt fOr EvEry $1 LOSt IN bEEr aND WINE SaLES, thEy LOSE aN aDDItIONaL $3 IN OthEr SaLES. thIS COULD bE aS mUCh aS $25,000 tO $150,000 pEr WEEk IN LOSt SaLES, WhICh aLSO mEaNS LOSt tax rEvENUE fOr thE COmmUNIty.” $220,000 in local sales tax revenue in 2011.

Studies show tax revenues have increased and jobs have been created in many of the communities approving local alcohol sales.”

They also offer information regarding off-premise alcohol sales as a means to recoup lost revenues for local businesses: “Grocers report for every $1 lost in beer and wine sales, they lose an additional $3 in other sales. This could be as much as $25,000 to $150,000 per week in lost sales, which also means lost b sceneMAG. co M

tax revenue for the community. Range is affected by store size and location, but with several major retail stores like Walmart and Brookshire’s Grocery Store, this can be a very substantial loss for Tyler.”

Perhaps one of the largest arrows in the Buy Local First quiver is the public safety aspect: “The Dallas Morning News, Lubbock Avalanche Journal and even the Tyler Morning Telegraph have done extensive news coverage of what has happened after communities have voted. In a recent TMT story, several professional law enforcement officials showed statistics proving that legalizing alcohol sales did not increase crime and in some cases crime went down … The Lufkin Daily news reported in 2006, that Texas Counties that are ‘dry’ had three times the number of fatal alcohol related accidents than ‘wet’ counties.”

Westbrook also said the economic impact spans out farther than just the large retailers.

“When these convenience stores, liquor stores, grocery stores and so on, start building and remodeling ... developers make money because they lease more space, contractors make money because they’re remodeling existing facilities to accommodate [those] new products. The retailers [hire] more people in order to staff the stores.”

Now that it’s come to a vote, Westbrook said the mission of Buy Local First is to make sure that people have the facts, are engaged and are active in this decision. However, Dr. Mike Daniels, Senior Pastor of Landmark Baptist Church and head of Stand Strong For Tyler, disagrees with the mission of Buy Local First, as well as their claims of a positive economic impact and safety impact. Daniels also believes the actual vote itself to have been illegally called. He claims the petitions gathering the necessary signatures to get the vote on the ballot include signatures counted two and three times, voters who were out of the county, and the acceptance of deceased people as legitimate signatures, leading to upwards of 7,000 invalid signatures accepted by the county court.

“We have a very unique city,” said Daniels. “We have a very clean city. We have a city that people from all over the country want to live in because of its uniqueness. We don’t have the beer ads, the liquor ads. You don’t have to fight it in the stores, and you don’t have to fight all the other people that come along with that [garbage]. And, we’d like to see it stay that way. Alcohol does no good for anybody. There’s not anything anybody can tell you that it does good for them. In fact, I took that out and the biggest thing I got back on my report was that it makes fat ladies look better at closing time. That’s the bottom line for us. We want to keep our little town as unique as it is.”

Daniels said his group doesn’t want Tyler to become like some of the other communities he’s seen that legalized the sale of alcohol for

off-premise consumption. And, with regard to the findings and data that Buy Local First has presented from the DPS, economist Ray Perryman and other studies, Daniels believe them to be a “lie.”

“As a matter of fact, the Department of Public Safety put out a report this last week showing ... for every dollar of tax money that comes in, it costs $1.50 for the city and the county to take care of the liquor problems that come with it.” said Daniels.

“And [regarding] this revenue that’s just going to ‘rain down money,’ we have on our website the averages of what has happened in all the cities around us that want to sell liquor. [Buy Local First says sales tax revenue and employment opportunities will rise with the legalization of alcohol sales.] It is not the windfall that everybody says that it is. The statistics speak for themselves, even with the tax revenue that’s come in.” Daniels also cited an unspecific increase in cost to taxpayers – via the DPS – per person who received a DWI or DUI. Daniels maintains, “ I am not against people drinking. I am against the sale of alcohol in my community … We have real nice roads that are paid for by my tax dollars to take these people all the way to the liquor stores: four-lane highways, real nice bridges, like 155 going over lake Palestine. They stop at the liquor stores. They’re in place so people can get their liquor, get their beer, get their wine and turn around and come home and be safe and leave the rest of us alone …

WE’rE tryINg tO brINg thE SILENt maJOrIty tOgEthEr because we really thought somebody would listen to us down at the courthouse, or the County Judge. But no one is wanting to listen. So we have to go to the next step...” which is to hold community organizing events and rallies to spread their message to the public.

Westbrook, however, seems encouraged and is looking forward to further studies on local impact from economist Ray Perryman, as well as speaking with other restaurant owners and retailers in the area. “[Mr. Perryman’s] exact words were that, ‘Tyler is extraordinary and the impact that this is going to have on the community is going to be extraordinary as well.’”

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August 25, the Longview Museum of Fine Arts (LMFA)held it’s Annual Casino Night themed "Diamonds and Dice." Event patrons strolled through the door in true Vegas style with all their “bling” on display. Guests hit the game tables to help raise money for a new lecture hall and to provide funds for next year's operating costs.

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Vickie Echols, Anne Hugman

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Ximena & Steve Halvorson Louann & Joe Bob Joyce

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Trudy Wallace, Bobbie McKnight, Ouida Ashworth

Diana & James Mears

Ouida Ashworth, Jean McLaurin

Lisa & John Ross

Loretta Storey, Norma Zapata

Julia & Michael Tubb

Carol Manley, Charles Arnold, Amy Riestenberg

Dana & David Carter, Jamie & Kerry Lane Erica Ingram, Ryan Polk

Gene Forsythe, Cindy Kirkindoll

Dr. Mary Adrews, Isabelle Seeger Amy & Stephen McHaney

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Gina & Johnny Griffith

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Forrest Bayless, Tracy Lollar

Peggy & Ricky Bryant Jorge Massare, Iris & Charles Newkirk

Second Annual Downtown Tyler Film Festival Organized by the City of Tyler Main Street Department and the film working group of the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition (DTAC)

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“The Great Pumpkin” • 3/4 ounce spiced rum • 3/4 ounce whipped cream flavored vodka • 1/4 ounce simple syrup • Teaspoon pumpkin purée (not spiced) One egg white Combine all ingredients in a cocktail mixer and shake until the outside has frosted over, then shake some more. Strain into a frozen martini glass and the martini should have a smooth foam on top. Garnish with fresh-grated nutmeg.

"Double Bubble Toil and Trouble" • 1 ounce Double Bubble vodka • 1/4 ounce simple syrup Combine 1 ounce Double Bubble vodka with 1/4 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, mix vigorously, strain, shoot, and let the flavors take you back to a time when you'd cram as many pieces of bubble gum as possible into your mouth before the sweet sugar rush disappears 10 seconds later. You're welcome.

“Rainbow Rocks” • 1.5 ounce Skittles vodka • 1/2 ounce cranberry juice Soda water to top Combine Skittles vodka and cranberry juice in a highball glass filled with ice and top with soda. For a sweeter tooth, use Sprite.

Garnish with lemon and lime twist.

Skittles vodka: In an airtight container combine 2 packages of skittles with a bottle of your vodka of choice. (If you’re a prima donna or from the rock band KISS remove all the green skittles.) Cover and let sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain through a coffee filter and taste the rainbow.

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Bubble Gum Vodka: In an airtight container combine a bottle of your favorite vodka with 1 cup of unwrapped, halved Double Bubble. Cover and resist temptation for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

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We start with the highest quality meats and cheeses. Add onions, lettuce, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and spices. Even our bread is baked fresh daily, right in each store. But what really sets us apart is that each and every sandwich is made fresh to order. Meats and cheeses are sliced fresh for each sandwich, and piled high on the in-store baked bread right before the eyes of the customers. Just the way the first subs were made at the original Jersey Mike’s almost 50 years ago!

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Whether it’s a quiet evening with the family or sharing a slice after the game, Bruno’s has you covered! Be sure to call us and ask for our daily lunch special!

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LMFA ARTISTS RECEPTION The Longview Museum of Fine Arts (LMFA) hosted an artists reception for sculptors HJ Bott and Carol Gerhardt on September 8. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the chance to view the artists work up-close and personal. The LMFA has over 300 pieces on permanent display, but welcomes many local and national artists to exhibit their work as it travels around the country.

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BRUNCh!

dean feaRinG inviteS you to exPeRience bRunch in a Whole neW Way. don’t be ScaRed! WetheR it'S baKed oR fRied, the Whole faMily can enJoy! I can remember like it was yesterday, sitting in Granny Fearing’s kitchen watching her make her famous “paper bag shook” fried chicken. No one made it quite like she did! And she made it all the time … for lunch, for supper, for family and friends.

BUT THESE DAYS, FRIED CHICKEN IS MAKING AN APPEARANCE ON ANOTHER MENU: BRUNCH. I’M FINDING IT’S HARD TO GO OUT FOR BRUNCH AND NOT SEE A FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DISH ON THE MENU! IT’S THE PERFECT PAIRING OF SWEET AND SAVORY, REALLY.

Long known as the “Father of Southwestern Cuisine,” Chef Dean Fearing has won accolades from such publications at Zagat, Wine Spectator, Esquire and countless more for his restaurant – Fearing's – at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas.

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But you don’t have to dine-out to experience some tasty fried chicken, it’s actually pretty easy! For the waffles, just follow the instructions on your waffle mix and waffle iron. I like to cook mine an extra minute or two so it really browns and holds its structure.

The chicken is what might intimidate some folks, but I’ll teach you Granny Fearing’s method right here and now. It all starts with the right kind of chicken. (And while you’re at the grocery store, ask for an extra paper bag!) You want the chicken to be on the smaller side, since you’ll be cutting and cooking it yourself. Once you get it home, cut it into eighths: two breasts, two thighs, two drumsticks (legs) and two wings.

Now, you’ll pour the following into your paper bag: flour, lots of pepper, lots of salt, a little garlic powder and barbecue spice if you have any on hand. Then toss your chicken in the bag, fold it down and shake it up!

This is a fun task for the kids to take on if they’re the right age. Just shake, shake, shake it!

While the kids are shakin’, preheat a large cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat and then add about a ½ inch of oil. Once the oil heats up, add your chicken! You’ll want a tight-fitting lid to retain the heat, and protect you from those hot splashes of oil. The chicken will need about 35 to 45 minutes to cook, but you can’t just leave it unattended.

You need to stick around and turn the pieces occasionally to be sure they cook evenly on all sides.

Maybe you’re not a chicken and waffles fan – you prefer a more classic fare for brunch. Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered here, too. For a more classic, Southwestern take on brunch, whip up a batch of Dean’s Mexican Scramble. It won’t disappoint! First, you need to buy a good carton of fresh eggs. Buy the cage-free kind and don’t let them sit in your fridge for weeks – use 'em fresh! First, you want to pre-cook some bacon and some sausage. While that’s cooking, cut up your onions, red peppers and jalapeños, then crack about eight eggs and whisk into a separate bowl. (Oh, and grate some good, aged cheddar cheese while there’s time!) Set the meat aside and preheat a pan on medium-high heat with some olive oil.

Begin to sauté the diced onions and red bell pepper for about 4 minutes, then add in the jalapenos.

Cook for 1 minute more and add the meat; then pour the eggs in.

Everything will cook up together – it’s so good! You want to give this pan constant attention and continually stir it all together. When the eggs are almost finished cooking, sprinkle in the grated cheese along with some chopped cilantro and the juice from half a lime. For the finishing touch, crumble up some tortilla chips and fold in for a great crunch. Serve on warm tortillas with your favorite salsa and a few slices of avocado.

WHO SAYS YOU HAVE TO GO OUT TO HAVE A GOOD BRUNCH? INVITE YOUR FRIENDS OVER AND HAVE A FEAST – FEARING’S STYLE! I’m sorry to say this will be my last column as Contributing Food Editor.

A great big Southern-style Thank you to all of you lovely East Texans for two wonderful years – I have really enjoyed being part of BSCENE Magazine. My restaurant, Fearing’s, just celebrated its fifth birthday in Dallas at The Ritz Carlton; and we’ve got lots of irons in the fire, as they say. I hope you keep on enjoying, exploring and tasting that Spice of Life! Until we meet again...

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LAGo DEL PiNo great fOOD - Live muSic - fantaStic vieWS At Lago del Pino, the Burger Americain, with its juicy black angus beef patty atop a Kaiser roll with house-made pickles, fresh tomato slices, melted white cheddar cheese, and creamy baconnaise served alongside our house-made bar chips and lemon-dill aiole, pairs perfectly with any of the 22 beers in our selection. For lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, or late-night dining, the diverse menu, immense cocktail and wine selection, soaring private lake views, distinct lighted fountain show, and eclectic live music make Lago del Pino the most unique dining experience in East Texas.

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stANLEY’s FAMous Pit BArBECuE Stanley’s has been family owned and operated since 1958 and is the oldest operating BBQ Joint in Tyler, Texas – serving up true, pit smoked BBQ for over 50 years.

Honored, Grateful and Proud to be named “BEST PORK RIBS” in both 2010 AND 2011 at the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival.

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sMAsHBurGEr Smashburger was born to satisfy the modern burger lover by offering the best cooked-to-order burger you have ever tasted and all the good things that go with it. Where smash means we literally smash 100 percent Angus beef at a high temperature to sear in all the juicy burger goodness, and our seasoning blend and fresh toppings take our burgers over the top. Where sizzle means the service is friendly and fast – a place that values your time. Where savor means a place that is modern and cool where you can sit back and enjoy a better burger that doesn’t break the bank. Smash.Sizzle.Savor

3314 Troup Hwy 3080 N. Eastman Rd., Ste. 115 7484 S. Broadway Tyler, TX 75701 Longview, TX 75605 Tyler, TX 75703 903.526.7982 903.663.2319 903.534.3719

tCBY Come try our 16 exciting flavors ! We offer four types of yogurt that include 98 percent Fat Free, Non-Fat, No Sugar Added/Non Fat, and a nondairy/nonfat sorbet. We have over 35 different toppings that are sure to please even the most choosy of eaters. Sprinkle on a few toppings or pile them high – at TCBY, it’s Your life. Your yogurt.

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ViLLAGE BAKErY Since 1948 In 1980, we served the first Italian Cream cake to be made for a wedding in Tyler. It has become our “Signature Cake.” The recipe for our famous Chocolate/Chocolate cake has been in our family for four generations and is also used in the Dobash cake, another first for Tyler. It’s a copy of the Doberge cake made in New Orleans, but with a Texas Twist! Other flavors include strawberry, lemon, black-and-white, carrot and red velvet!

Pastries, Pies, Cookies!

Everything Sweet!

111 East 8th Street • Tyler 903.592.1011 • villagebakerytyler.com

ViLLA MoNtEZ The Official Drink of Cattle Barons’ 2012 At Villa Montez, choose from a menu of the finest, freshest ingredients prepared with care and skill by Executive Chef Carlos Villapudua. Or work with our expert staff to create a catering feast that will ensure your gathering is a smashing success. Our dishes are seasoned with herbs grown in the Villa Montez garden for an unmatched freshness. Dine in one of Tyler’s most beautiful settings, both indoors and out, mixing the magic and glamour of Old Tyler with a progressive, flavor-filled, adventurous menu and a spectacular wine list.

3324 Old Henderson Highway • Tyler 903.592.9696 • http://villamontez.com menu starting at $7.99

WiNG stoP Wingstop is proud to introduce our new Gliders. It’s a big sandwich with big taste! Each Glider Sandwich is made with 100 percent all white breast meat that is sauced and tossed in your choice of 9 flavors and served on a fresh baked yeast roll.

9 Special Wing Sauces Original Hot, Cajun, Mild, Atomic, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Hickory Smoked BBQ, Teriyaki, Louisiana Rub and Hawaiian.

Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. – Midnight Phone ahead or order online at wingstop.com Proudly Serving Tyler and Longview Wingstop. The Wing Experts.

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he Man’s good friend, Skip ogle, finally did it. he got married! yep, on June 16, Skip took the plunge with fiancé Stephanie Gibson and said ‘i do!’ Who would have “thunk it?” the ceremony was at the stately Marvin united Methodist church in downtown tyler and the bride was stunning, as the “Man” himself was in attendance! then came the reception of all receptions! it was party down time at Ron Mabry’s “the broadway” on the corner of elm and broadway. the “Man” returned the favor to the newlyweds a month later. linda and i invited four couples to dinner with whom we shared a table at their reception. the host of our bash was brandon hafner, owner and operator of breakers: a Seafood Joint at 5106 old

TAKE A BREAK AT BREAKERS TRAvEL WITH DR. AUBREY SHARPE AS HE SAMPLES BREAKERS CUISINE THAT’S FRESH FROM THE OCEAN TO THE TABLE. bullard Road in tyler. breakers generously rolled out platters of the finest drinks and appetizers on their new and extensive menu. first off, we were all served ultimate piña coladas with a fresh, whole pineapple, juiced with cream and rum; then served in its own pineapple shell – wildly beautiful and yummy good. then drinks-of-choice preceded an array of fresh seafood appetizers fit for a king! the table hummed with multiple spirited conversations bubbling up from each corner of our semi-private room. and the food kept on a comin’! entrees of choice followed with everything from the colossal lobster

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and the live Maine lobster, to Wild caught Snapper and breakers “to die for” Shrimp and Grits (the “Man’s” favorite). brandon blew our socks off at every turn, even at dessert time when we passed several of the finest delectables around and dipped a spoonful at a time until they were gone. there was so much food, but “it hurt so good” to be that full! the “Man” did a party at breakers early on in its beginning. through the years, brandon and his father al, and i have become fast friends. i have made many a late night stop for a snack, a sip and some conversation on the way home. but listen up! there is a new breeze a-blowin’ at breakers. they have taken it to a new and exciting level. the new menu is astounding! you won’t want to miss this perfected taste of the coast right here in tyler. Some of their specialties include: an oyster bar or the special late nite Menu, complete with live music thursdays through Saturdays, 9 p.m. to midnight, serving assorted items with $14.95 live lobster and the newly added Juice bar; specializing in fresh, blended juices of most every exotic kind. the menu of specialty drinks, beers and wines is just as impressive and delicious! you really must try the new breakers. our group was delighted with everything about the entire evening and atmosphere. at the end of the evening, it was certainly time for the newlyweds to move on to the bliss of matrimony and for the rest of us “old hands” at married life – filled to the gills – to head to the house. Well, almost all of us. the “Man” and Jerry and Kelley Woolverton laid back for another libation and closed the place down. it was a good Saturday night place to be.

So if you're out and about look for us, we'll be about town!

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ZAZA's MoDErN itALiAN CuisiNE Craving a taste of Northern Italy? Then Zaza's is the place for you to satisfy your appetite with a modern twist on fine Italian cuisine. The extensive Northern Italian menu includes steaks, roasted chicken, stuffed quail, salads, a large variety of pastas, and freshly made hand-tossed pizza. Having more than 5,000 square feet, Zaza's provides both a small and a large private room for all kinds of parties and get-togethers.

With quality food and great service, Zaza's is sure to make you an offer you shouldn't refuse!

The Ridge Shopping Center 6899 Oak Hills Boulevard Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 617-6050

YAMAto JAPANEsE stEAKHousE & susHi BAr From the finest hand-rolled sushi to the most delectable and entertaining hibachi, Yamato has something to offer everyone. With a full bar, constantly changing specials, and some of the freshest exotic seafood in East Texas, Yamato will surprise and delight you with every visit!

Ladies Night every Wednesday with a Live DJ and half-off of all ladies' drinks.

Drink specials and a Live DJ every Friday Saturday Evenings, Karaoke! come enjoy our newly extended patio with the recently added fire-water display.

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That touch of crispness in the air tells us here at Louis Morgan that fall is upon us and we couldn’t be happier! After a long, hot summer we look forward to helping you prepare for the fun seasons of the year.

For your home, we have an exciting assortment of lovely items that will fit into just about every home style and some wonderful pieces that will assist you with your fall entertaining. Our friendly staff at Louis Morgan will be happy to show you all of our latest ideas in place settings for your elegant dinner parties or fun filled football evenings with friends and family. If you are looking for any sort of special gifts for a bride, a newlywed or a recent graduate, Louis Morgan has a marvelous selection of all sorts of personal jewelry, clever decorative items for that new home, or some very fine thank you gifts for every special occasion.

The living breathing heart of Louis Morgan is, of course, our pharmacy. Our extremely competent staff is capable of taking care of every possible medical and prescription need that you could possibly have. We can even compound special prescriptions in our own compounding lab for those very selective medicines that your doctor might prescribe for you. We can also custom package any medicine for assisted living centers.

With the onset of the winter months, we are able to provide flu vaccines, shingles inoculations and pneumonia shots from our trained personnel.

And for you, Louis Morgan has a wonderful selection of products from the very well known Vera Bradley collection of ladies accessories… from the totes of every size to some of the finest, most desirable selection of luggage to be found anywhere. The colors and designs are a delight to behold and their function is limitless – in size, scope and budget!

From purses and shoulder bags to eye glass cases, wallets, and even backpacks, you’ll find the finest selection of Vera Bradley at Louis Morgan.

On the personal level, Louis Morgan has a exciting variety of fragrances for any and all occasions – fresh and brisk to elegant and demure. Our fragrances will be pleasantly suitable for a granddaughter or her grandmother. We are also able to show you a wide selection of candles from some of the finest lines with all the latest aromas and scents for your every need.

The gift wraps at Louis Morgan have become a legend in the local gifting industry. The selection of wraps and ribbons are breath taking and your recipient will know that you really did care to give the very best! They have the wrap to prove it.

Louis Morgan… for medicines and miracles, practical gifts and pharmaceuticals, we have whatever you need, waiting for you. We even deliver.

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Her: Clothing and jewelry by Bridgette's and shoes by Bridgette's Shoe Collection. Him: Clothes and shoes by Harley's; watch by Cole & Co.

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HIM: 7 For All MAnkInd HoodIe, AgAve A denIM “grIngo” jeAns, MIcHAel ToscHI loAFers All AT HArley’s; Ave rAy BAn rA n “W “WA AyFArer” sHAdes AT cA Ay cAvender’s; BrosWAy WA WATcH AT cole & co.

HER: DianE Von FuRstEnbERg wRap DREss at spinout; sam EDElman “FElix” bootiE at bRiDgEttE’s sHoE CollECtion; tion; sil silVER EaRRings, nECklaCE anD bRaCElEts at kati k E’s; miCHElE “sEREin” DaimonD watCH at ColE & Co.

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HIM: L.B.M. sports coat, Naked V-Neck, cItIzeNs of HuMaNIty “tHe jagger” jeaNs, dIoN pocket square, tHoMas deaN wooL L “cHukka” aLL LL at HarLey’s; weNger BattaLIoN watcH at coLe & co.

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HER: Ali Ro dREss, sAm EdElmAn “Finn” slingbAcks, bRidgEttE’s ExclusivE jEwElRy, All Av AvA vAilA il blE At A bRidgEttE’s And bRidgEttE’s sHoE collEction.

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HIM: Rock-n-Roll cowboy sHIRt, wRangleR “slIM fIt” black jeans all at cavendeR’s; bed stü belt, HusH PuPPIes “woRdIn” boots all at HaRley’s; wengeR battalIon watcH at cole & co.

HER: EilEEn FisHER tank at MaRy V’s by sHElby; FREncH connEction Moto jackEt at spinout; cult oF indiViduality “tEasER” skinny jEans at MoRgan abbigail; VanEli suEdE boots at bRidgEttE’s sHoE collEction; EaRRings, bRacElEts and lEatHER cuFF at kati k E’s; MicHElE black paRk “jEllybEan” watcH at colE & co.

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HIM: Ben SHerMan V-neck, Ben SHerMan “HaMpton FIt” trouSerS, ScarF By Gran SaSSo, HuSH puppIeS “WordIn” BootS all at Harley’S; ray ay Ban a aVIatorS at caV a ender’S; MIcHele Square Sport SaIl Watc aV W H at cole & co.

HER: EslEy fRingE scaRf at apRicot lan l E; 360 swEatER, last l tango cami all at moRgan abigail; cHan luu lEatHER t appliqué mini skiRt at cHERRy Hill; REbEcca minkoff swing pack at spinout; sam EdElman “fElix” bootiE at bRidgEttE’s sHoE collEction; kEndRa scott “fallon” f fallon” EaRRings, micHElE cHEEtaH pRint “ta t Hitian” watcH all at ta colE & co.

Models: Jessica & Kelvin Woodfin PhotograPhy: Matt hogan PhotograPhy location: streets of doWntoWn tyler

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MIx AND MAtCH pErFECt DAy-to-NIGHt LooKs, tHEN tIE It ALL toGEtHEr wItH DEsIGNEr DENIM. pICK AND CHoosE your pErFECt styLE! oN tHE MoDELs:

Designer denim is a great investment. With the perfect fit, and a high quality denim, you can get years of wear. A medium wash is the most versatile. Try the “Walker” fit by J Brand at Harley’s for $187. For women, bootcut jeans complement all shapes and sizes, like the “Hazel” by Big Star, available at Apricot Lane, $136. Dress up women’s wear with nude platforms by D at Apricot Lane, $52; and the “Bruno” boots for men's wear

by Hush Puppies at Harley’s, $120.

A. rosE CApItAL Transition from work to evening with hoops in jewelry’s newest trend – rose gold.

Katie’s, $8.

B. MIDAs touCH [pAIr wItH A, C & D] This sequin gold dolman sweater by Costa Blanca adds enough bling to dress up your favorite jeans for a night on the town. Apricot Lane, $64.

C. IN CHAINs A celebrity fave, the “Affair” handbag by Rebecca Minkoff holds enough for the office or a dinner date. Spinout, $425.

D. ArouND tHE CLoCK Add some flash with this oversize, on-trend rose gold fashion watch by Geneva at Katie’s, $20.

E. pop oF CoLor Dark jewel tone clothes pair perfectly with bold and bright earrings in a contrasting color like these cluster stone earrings at Katie’s, $8.

F. JEwEL toNEs [pAIr wItH E & G or C & D] Mallard blue complements any skin tone. This blouse by Joi is professional, yet feminine and chic, at Spinout, $288.

G. BoLD BANGLEs Pair bold bangles with oversized earrings. Skip the necklace and keep it simple at the neckline. Choose chunky, colorful Moroccan-style cuffs at Katie’s, $14.

H. tIME AFtEr tIME Perfect for any cocktail occasion, and great for casual affairs, the classic two-tone Rolex datejust is the perfect time piece for any gentlemen. Susan Robinson Jewelry, Price on request.

I. Go For CoLor [pAIr wItH H, J, K & L] Be bold and blend colors with patterns like a small plaid or pinstripe. Pair it with a classic sports coat in a bold color like this Scott James coat at Harley’s, $450.

J. IN My poCKEt Mix patterns and colors by incorporating a patterned silk pocket square to dress-up an outfit like this paisley print in the same color family, by Breuer at Harley’s, $85.

K. BLuE BLooD Blue looks great with any hair and skin color and complements almost any color sports coat. Try this Thomas Dean shirt at Morgan Abbigail, $110.

L. oN tHE CLoCK The brown leather strap goes with everything from T-shirts to sports coats. The Tag Heuer Automatic Carrera is classic yet modern. Susan Robinson Jewelry, price on request.

M. IN tHE pLAID [pAIr wItH N & L] This masculine, plaid button up is lightweight and perfect for mild fall weather. Great casual comfort shirt by 7 For All Mankind at Harley’s, $145.

N. BELt It Enhance casual style for daytime with a basic, rustic belt by the Cadillac of belts, W. Style Kleinberg, at Harley’s, $140.

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AVANT GARdE BRASS RING AT CHERRY HILL, $70

SUSAN SHAw GOLd CUff AT COLE & CO., $62

SUSAN SHAw LARGE-LINk NECkLACE AT COLE & CO., $88

CHAN LUU COCkTAIL RING AT CHERRY HILL, $132

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GO BIG OR GO HOME WITH jEWELRY THAT STANDS OUT IN A CROWD! IPPOLITA 18k BLACk MOP NECkLACE AT SUSAN ROBINSON JEwELRY, PRICE ON REqUEST IPPOLITA “LOLLIPOP” BANGLES 18k GOLd MOP/HEMATITE AT SUSAN ROBINSON JEwELRY, PRICE ON REqUEST

BRIdGETTE'S EXCLUSIVE CROSS ANd CHAIN NECkLACE AT BRIdGETTE’S, $214

RACHEL BARTOLACCI GOLd/EMERALd EARRINGS AT MARY V’S BY SHELBY, $155

ROBERTO COIN “IPANEMA” CUff 18k YELLOw GOLd AT SUSAN ROBINSON JEwELRY, PRICE ON REqUEST

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Men’s Wear

Do’s anD Don’ts

Veronica has the latest tips for men.

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et’s face it, there are some things men do that they’ll always be able to get away with: like leaving his dirty clothes on the floor right next to the hamper, finishing his project list before your ever-growing Honey-Do’s and skipping out on the Saturday afternoon haircut appointment you booked because his favorite college football game is on.

But, when it comes to the appearance of any important man in your life, there are a few unforgivable style sins that simply must not be overlooked, and can be easily corrected.

For expert advice on how to turn your man’s fashion don’ts into do's, I consulted with local fashion and retail experts, owner Harley Hooper of Harley’s in Tyler, and stylist Stacy Whisenhunt at Cavender’s Boot City to find out the most common style offenses men commit and how they can be corrected.

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No Low-RideRs Hooper explained one of the most common style offenses he encounters again and again is the incorrect placement of men’s trousers. While low rise waists have been the norm for some time, the “perfect fit” is for the pants to sit straight on the waist.

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The waist of the pant should not rest below the belly because this causes the pants to ride high in the back and gather improperly in the front below the waist. He says the best way to alleviate this problem is to have your trousers properly fitted by a professional. It may take a bit of time to get used to the appropriate placement, but Hooper noted after a few wears, it will soon feel normal.

LiNk it Up Right Just because a man accessorizes his shirt’s cuffs with a pair of beautifully studded links, doesn’t mean they automatically go with the tux hanging in the closet. In the same way someone wouldn’t wear dress socks with tennis shoes, cuff links need to match the appropriate attire for the appropriate occasion. Hooper identified three different styles to consider:

a. stUds & LiNks: These work for your “After 6” wear. Their simplicity, price point and style lend to an easy, wearable, dressier appeal. b. FashioN LiNks: With an array of styles and colors to choose from, fashion links are usually selected for a certain color outfit, event and/or to reflect one’s individual personality, Harley explained.

A general rule-of-thumb is that fashion cuff links can be worn in the daytime and are geared to a specific occasion.

However, Hooper cautions that common sense should come into play.

For instance, a pair of skull cuff links worn to your best man’s downtown dinner party Saturday, will not be appropriate to wear Sunday morning at church. c. pLaiN, simpLe & cLassy: A simple pair of sterling silver links like these will go a long way and will get lots of wear. From casual to formal looks, these links can work for both! what diRectioN aRe yoU goiNg? Nothing says "fashionable" more than a regal pocket square to top off his soft coat or dress suit jacket, but knowing what direction it goes in is key! The general rule of thumb: tips down for dressier occasions and tips up for casual affairs.

No FLood ZoNe Living in East Texas means having retailers like Cavender’s Boot City right at our doorstep – awesome! But don’t let those boots you spent time picking out for that perfect outfit be overshadowed by flooding pant legs.

Whisenhunt explained the general rule of thumb when wearing boots with jeans is to have a two-inch stack that will rest easily on the boot. top it oFF Right Cowboy hats are often just a part of everyday outfits in our area. But some cowboys don’t quite get the right size hat for their head. To avoid a hat that is too tight or too loose, Whisenhunt recommends a professional hat fitting to top it off appropriately.

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Being Tough is Fair

Why Do I Need An Attorney?

Employment Law

Often times, as business owners or creditors who have been wronged or who are owed money, it is difficult to draw a balance between being tough and being fair, especially in a close-knit community like Tyler where we all know each other. But, in my experience in representing businesses and creditors in Tyler, Houston, and across the state, being tough and being fair are not mutually exclusive. Being tough is oftentimes the most fair. In fact, the most effective results I’ve encountered in representing companies— hands down—are when appropriate and consistent pressure is applied to the opposing side to right a wrong or pay a debt, whichever the case may be. And, in almost every instance, the opposing lawyers and their clients clearly understood that there was nothing unfair about the result.

Wrongdoers, those who breach contracts, and those who owe debts know down deep they need to make things right, but most of the time they need an appropriate level of legal pressure to correct their behavior or remedy the wrongdoing.

I’ve had numerous opposing clients thank me over the years for the respectful way that I handled the case against them, even though I was tough and obtained full relief for my client.

Whether it means (i) bringing a lawsuit to judgment, combined with post-judgment collection activities (e.g., a writ of execution, writ of garnishment, writ of attachment, turnover order, or the appointment of a receiver), (ii) engaging the opposition in direct informal attempts to avoid litigation, or (iii) going as far as to file an involuntary bankruptcy petition as a creditor to help bring a debtor to face the reality of his situation, there are numerous options for businesses to apply appropriate pressure to get good results. Businesses and creditors should not shy away from exploring all of their legal options when they have been wronged or are owed money.

There are many avenues available in both state and federal court to set things right. Just remember, being fair does not mean being passive. Toughness and fairness do co-exist…and they are extremely effective.

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You have a family member in trouble, law enforcement is involved, what do you do? This can occur at any time and in almost any situation. Your son is arrested because someone in his car had something he did not know about. Your daughter is detained because a friend shop-lifted. Your brother is in trouble because of mental health or addiction issues.

If he is over 17, this call may come from the jail and he may be charged as an adult with a criminal offense. If she is between 10 and 17, she will be classified as a juvenile and charged with delinquent conduct and placed at the Juvenile Center. Different rules apply in juvenile court, state court and federal court.

You need an attorney to discuss your options in any of these situations.

In this day of Internet background searches and constant news updates, the decisions you make now have the potential to affect the rest of your life. You need to discuss everything from license suspensions and surcharges to treatment options to non-disclosure, sealing of records and expunctions. Even seemingly innocuous offenses like bouncing a check have long-term consequences. It is becoming more common for juvenile records to result in issues with college dorms or apartments, scholarships and grants. There are hosts of issues with every single case.

If you have a family member in trouble, please contact an experienced attorney to discuss the options, the consequences can be severe if you do not.

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Every company strives for financial success and to have a content workforce. However, employee problems can act as a barrier to both of these goals. Employee problems can be very time consuming and costly for a company.

Below is a list of the most common mistakes employers make that result in costly employee disputes.

1. Failure to have a written, updated policy handbook over which the employees are trained.

2. Failure to follow the written policies in everyday operations.

3. Asking illegal questions in a job interview.

4. Failing to pay overtime to non-exempt employees.

5. Failure to investigate employee complaints and take appropriate remedial action.

6. Poor practices in disciplining employees and documenting it.

7. Failure to honestly evaluate job performance and timely terminate poor performers.

8. Responding inappropriately to requests for leaves (ADA, FLMA, and Workers’ Comp).

9. Failure to tell an employee why he is being terminated.

10. Failure to retain labor and employment counsel to avoid making the first 9 mistakes.

Most of these mistakes can easily be avoided if the employer takes the appropriate action as required by law in each given circumstance.

Retention of an employment law attorney to help the employer navigate through the vast sea of employment-related laws will aid the employer in obtaining the basic goals it seeks to achieve and avoiding the treacherous waters of employment litigation.

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We represent both plaintiffs asserting their rights and defendants defending against claims. We have represented some of the most sophisticated clients in the world (more than 20 of the Fortune 100) as well as individuals and small businesses.

Success, of course, means something different to each client. With that in mind, we pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ goals, needs, and definition of success, so that we can focus on achieving success for each individual client. We have the training, experience, and desire to understand our client’s business (because only then can a lawyer effectively and efficiently represent his client). And, when on the other side of a business, we use those same skills to ensure the best result for our client.

We pride ourselves on seeking innovative, creative and early resolutions to disputes. But, we do so with the confidence and experience of being, first and foremost, successful trial lawyers.

Trials are where we earned our reputation, truly excel, and what we truly enjoy. our results and reputation support that statement. We have successfully defended cases involving hundreds of millions and successfully secured multi-million dollar judgments on behalf of our clients. Our success as trial lawyers is one of our major strengths in negotiating resolutions early in a case.

Deron Dacus is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the T. John Ward Inn of Court, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Deron was named a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly in 2005-2007 and a Texas “Super Lawyer” from 2009-2011. He was named as a “Top Attorney in Business Litigation” by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2010 and 2011. Deron has also been a Certified Public Accountant since 1992.

Shannon Dacus has served as president of the Smith County Bar Association and currently serves as a director on both the Texas Bar Foundation and Smith County Bar Foundation boards. She is a past president of the Smith County Bar Association and was selected as a member of the inaugural class of the State Bar of Texas’ Leadership program.

She is a past recipient of the Tyler Area Chamber’s Windsor Award for community service, the Hispanic Business Alliance’s Professional of the Year award and a 2009 Women in Tyler honoree.

She serves locally on the boards of the Tyler Economic Development Council, Hispanic Business Alliance, Leadership Tyler, East Texas Communities Foundation and the Women’s Fund.

Peter Kerr is a former noncommissioned military officer and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He is fluent in Spanish, having learned the language during a two-year humanitarian mission in Cordoba, Argentina. Mr. Kerr is currently involved with Leadership Tyler, the City of Tyler Library Board, and the Boy Scouts of America – East Texas Area Council. He also volunteers with the Literacy Council of East Texas as an ESL instructor and teaches “Consideraciones Legales Para Su Negocio” (Legal Considerations for Your Business) at Tyler Junior College.

The Dacus Firm is proud to be a part of the East Texas community, and its lawyers contribute a substantial amount of their time and resources in leadership positions in charitable, educational, and professional organizations. We believe the health of our community depends on the willingness of its citizens to help and serve others. We view the commitment to improving our community as both a personal and professional privilege and obligation.

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100 EAST FERGUSON, SUITE 805 TYLER, TX 75702 PHONE: 903-593-2400 FAX: 903-593-3830 WEB: JAMESHUGGLERLAW.COM

Jim has been honored by his peers. In 2010, he received the Weldon Holcomb Award from the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers and in 2012 the Award of Excellence from the Smith County Bar Association. He received his AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2009, and has been named as a 2012 Texas Superlawyer.

Mr. Huggler received his bachelor of science degree in 1991, from Texas A&M University, and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1995. He is an active member of the Smith County Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Texas Bar Foundation. He is a past president of the Smith County Bar Association, and currently serves on the Board of the Smith County Bar Foundation. Mr. Huggler has also served as president of the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a graduate of Leadership Tyler and currently serves on their Board of Directors. Mr. Huggler has been an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, and has served on the vestry, youth committees, and been an adult volunteer on several youth mission trips.

Jim Huggler represents his clients with integrity, a thorough knowledge of the law and an understanding of their problems.

Helping people make good financial decisions has been the driving force behind W. Joy Adams, ChFC, CFP® and Kim McClure’s work as financial advisors of Adams Financial Group. As a full-service financial strategies firm they are dedicated to providing customized objectives for individuals, families and businesses. Adams Financial Group is able to assess the unique needs of each client, rather than solely managing a portfolio or recommending products. “Everyone in our business has the same products. The difference in what we bring to the table is the relationships that we have with our clients. They need to know that no one is going to care more for their family, their finances or their future, than we are. It’s a trusted relationship.”

After calling the east Tyler area home for the past decade, Joy and Kim are pleased to announce the relocation of their offices from 3200 Troup Highway to 6643 Oak Hill Boulevard, off of Old Jacksonville Highway. They are excited to be a part of this growing area of south Tyler. Their ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 18th was a success attended by employees, clients, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor’s Office, the Tyler Morning Telegraph and BSCENE Magazine, among others.

Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Adams Financial Group is independently owned and operated. 6643 Oak Hill Blvd., Tyler, TX 75703, 903-595-4236 # DOFU: 8/2012

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James W. Huggler, Jr. is an experienced attorney whose practice is devoted to the defense of citizens accused of criminal conduct. This includes experience with juvenile defense, as well as criminal defense at the state and federal levels, and state post-conviction matters. Mr. Huggler has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law since 2005, and in 2011, was in the first class of attorneys to receive a certification in Criminal Appellate Law.

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When you meet Carlo D’Angelo, it’s quickly apparent that he’s not a native East Texan. It’s probably that slight hint of a New York accent that gives it away. “The first question that usually comes up when I meet people is ‘what’s a criminal defense lawyer from South Florida doing in Mineola, Texas?" “For me, the Miami to Mineola move came down to one simple thing: quality of life. My first trip to East Texas came when my wife, Dianna, and I were still dating. Her mom is from Lindale, and we’d come out for a family reunion. As we drove in from Dallas, I was immediately taken by the beautiful rolling hills. A lot of my extended family still lives in Italy and I was struck by how similar the landscape in East Texas is to that of Tuscany.”

Long after that first trip, the Piney Woods stuck with Carlo. “I eventually got my Texas law license and started imagining how great it would be to leave the congested city and move out to the country. Then, as fate would have it, I landed a full-time faculty position teaching at a law school in Miami. So we stayed in Florida, but not for long. After a couple of years of teaching full-time and practicing law full-time, Dianna and I finally decided it was time to seek greener pastures. Literally! We started a little family farm and I started practicing law in Mineola, Texas.”

“At first, I really liked being a country lawyer. I’d handled virtually every kind of criminal case you could imagine back in Miami, and I was ready for a new adventure. I’ll never forget the first jury trial I had in Texas. It was a theft of livestock case. Here I was, a Miami criminal defense lawyer defending a man accused of stealing 85 head of cattle. The prosecutor was a cattleman and a native East Texan. As I looked over the jury profiles, I noticed that about half the people out there were ranchers. How was I ever going to connect with these people? At the time, I didn’t even know the difference between a cow and a bull. So I got up and did what came natural. I connected with the jury by being genuine and sincere. I didn’t hide my New York accent. I put it right out there for the jury to hear. And you know what, it worked, and my client was found not guilty!”

But as bigger and bigger cases kept coming through the door, Carlo decided it was time to move the practice from Mineola to a larger market. “It was the logical next step. I was spending more and more of my time in the Tyler federal courts and knew that I needed to establish a presence there. So, I rented an office on the square in downtown and we started setting up shop.”

“Our goal was to create an entirely unique law office experience. Client’s come through our doors with very serious problems that carry potentially devastating consequences. We want them to feel that they are working with a compassionate and knowledgeable team dedicated to helping them navigate their way through the criminal justice system and achieve the best possible outcome for their case.”

“For me, an important part of that process is helping our clients gain insight into the chain of events that got them into trouble in the first place. Understanding these root causes helps lessen the stress and anxiety associated with defending criminal accusations and creates realistic, as opposed to unworkable, solutions to our client’s problems. Sometimes the solution is counseling or treatment, as is the case with many of the DWI and drug cases we handle. In such cases, we help our clients find successful treatment options to help mitigate their ultimate sentence. Our hope is that this treatment will, in turn, help our clients to avoid encountering similar troubles in the future.”

“There are, of course, those situations where clients need aggressive pretrial representation. If there was a bad traffic stop or an illegal search and seizure, my experience as a law professor and published scholar certainly comes in handy in researching and drafting those winning legal arguments. And if no workable compromise can be reached, my clients can take great comfort in knowing that I will zealously argue and defend their case at trial.

“In the end, it’s about making sure my clients are treated fairly by the system and know they have someone by their side who cares and fights for justice on their behalf, even if that fight sometimes comes with a hint of a New York accent.”

By Will Knous

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Adams financial Group Joy Adams & Kim McClure financial Advice and Services

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in East Texas.

While the name Adams Financial Group has been in place since 1996, the experience of Joy Adams, ChFC, CFP® and partner Kimberly McClure is far more impressive. Now, in their brand new location on Oak Hill Blvd., off Old Jacksonville, in Tyler, Adams and McClure are poised to enter the next phase of their already exemplary careers in finance

Adams is a graduate of the Certified Financial Planning Professional Education Program of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Co. and completed a Financial Planning Internship at the University of Colorado. She received her Chartered Financial Consultant certification from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. After a successful career in banking, in 1989, Joy continued her career in the financial services industry as an associate with a local financial services firm. Four years later she purchased the firm and began managing and developing associates and brokers while continuing to build and service her own clients. In 1996, she renamed the firm Adams Financial Group and has grown it into a full-service financial team.

Mrs. Adams currently holds and has held some of the most respected and accomplished designations in her field. She is an active member of the East Texas Estate Planning Council, a life member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, past president and active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Greater East Texas, past State Professional Development Chairman for the Texas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, a member of the Financial Planning Association and a Grand Council and life member of the Texas Leaders Roundtable. She’s an Investment Advisor Representative and a registered representative with Securian Financial Services, Inc. She also holds her Series 7, 63, 65, and 24 securities registrations, a Group 1 Insurance License and has participated in Ed Slott’s National Master Elite IRA Advisor Group. Joy is an active member of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau and is an associate member of the Tyler Area Builders Association.

As a former full-time teacher and coach, McClure helped her students prepare themselves academically and physically to meet the many daily challenges and opportunities placed before them. As a member of Adams Financial Group since 1999, the dream of helping people achieve success has only continued to grow. McClure is an Investment Advisor Representative and registered representative with Securian Financial Services, Inc. She holds her Series 7, 65 and 63 securities registrations and a Group 1 Insurance license.

McClure is a current member/officer and past president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Greater East Texas, and an active member of the East Texas Estate Planning Council. Her desire is to help clients make informed financial decisions for themselves and for their families so that they can face their futures with the same security and confidence she worked to instill in her students. Through sound recommendations, Kim helps her clients make decisions affecting their life insurance policies, their investments and their futures. She has a love for people and works diligently to establish a relationship with her clients that will help lead to positive, long-term benefits for them.

Both Adams and McClure specialize in Advisory services, insurance services, retirement plans and IRA services and estate planning, and are more than capable of handling almost any financial services need. Whether for individuals, families or businesses, Adams Financial Group works to meet financial goals by cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with their clients. Their goal is to help maximize the growth and protection of their clients’ wealth, while simultaneously aiming to minimize taxes and manage risk. They believe they have the integrity, strength and quality of products and services to deserve your trust and confidence.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Securities dealer and registered investment advisor. Adams Financial Group is independently owned and operated. DOFU: 09/2012 #558873.

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n the past few decades, where a man mind that the entire point of a man cave is rectangle; a real eyesore for a decorator. At Gold choses to seclude himself in his free to give men and women a little much needed Leaf Gallery, we can completely camouflage the TV with a frame featuring canvas art that time has been significantly altered space from each other.

Traci Holms-Steinmiller, owner of Gold rolls up and down inside the frame when the from what it once was. Gone are the days of donning fez’s and smoking jackets Leaf Gallery in Tyler, tackles daily the style issues TV is turned on or off. Many customers prefer to be replaced by a more contemporary kind of couples looking to bridge the gap between the hollow frame (without the canvas) that camouflages the sides of the of man cave. For those not TV, so the metal brackets familiar with the term, a Some psychiatrists report that the and wiring can no longer be “man cave” is a haven where typical relaxed environment of a seen from the sides. Either men can surround themselves way, framing your flat panel with sports memorabilia, big man cave can, in fact, be beneficial to is often a great way to marry screen TVs, neon beer signs marriages by providing an escape from the living room with the and even keg-erators without “man cave.” This is usually the meddling female influence the pressures of the daily life. the common ground for bogging the place down with the frivolities of “fashion.” But recently, the testosterone and estrogen. Steinmiller explained both partners!” modern man cave has developed into another “...for women the fireplace mantle has always As the company director of Swann’s Furniture kind of sanctuary with a secret so shocking, it been a focal point of the home. Women have and Design, Liz Ballard also encounters many could disrupt the very foundation of masculine grown up dreaming of how they would decorate East Texans with this need for comfort in their refuges the world over. The fact is that these that space with photos, special candlesticks and home. “More and more people are looking to family heirlooms. Today we are faced with add elements to their home where they can days, women use them too.

While this may seem to completely compromising that space with a large flat screen stay and create their own environment, and not undermine the idea of a man cave, keep in TV, [that] when turned off is a big, black, necessarily go out so much but to have more

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of a sanctuary there at home,” Ballard explained, “where it’s more of a relaxed getaway from the stresses of the outside world.”

Darryl Knight, a sales representative for Hooker Furniture, offers a similar observation of man caves. “It’s an opportunity for them to get away from the outside world,” remarks Knight. “[To] kind of sequester themselves in a comfortable surrounding with all [their] guy stuff, whether its the big overstuffed furniture or electronics, gadgets, things like that, that typically guys like that maybe females might not.” The plethora of paraphernalia many men have included in their tricked-out pads include everything from projection screens to pool tables: surround sound to shark tanks; movie theatre style seating; and, of course, the old tried-and-true La-Z-Boy recliner. One man has even gone so far as to build a medieval style castle as his personal asylum. But unless your wife is into “The Lord of the Rings” (and there’s not anything wrong with that), she probably will not be too enthusiastic about a “Helms Deep” design motif.

Traditionally, the pact between men and women is that while ladies get free design reign of 95 percent of the house, the man cave is strictly off limits to any female decorating influences. However, if one is trying to create a gender-friendly multipurpose space there will need to be a certain level of compromise.

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“I think that females are always looking for the aesthetic,” Ballard explained. “They want the whole package to look good but be functional for the room and for what its purpose is."

"I would say from an accessorizing point-of-view, finding an art or a theme that blends to both genders, not necessarily the velvet with the poker-playing dogs.” Ballard also suggests choosing a bold-colored paint scheme for the space in question to be aesthetically pleasing to both male and female tastes. What about furniture? Far be it from any macho hombre to find himself watching the game perched on the edge of a boudoirs-esque divan wrapped in plastic, but how can his demands for comfort mesh with his lady’s demands for style? Luckily, Knight has a solution: “It can still be fashionable and functional, an attractive piece of furniture can be laid out in a well-designed manner, that sort of thing. You can have some accessories that aren’t necessarily feminine or masculine, but [neutral that] just kind of highlight the room, as opposed to taking it one direction or the other.” By adhering to their likes and dislikes, a couple will have a much easier time creating a fun area they can both enjoy, whether they are together or alone.

Ronda Blalock, designer for Larry Lott Interiors, said there are definitely ways to spice up the “man cave,” while keeping your other half happy with the interior décor as well. She reports there is a new trend to stay techno-inspired that can be elegant but also have an urban-edge. “[You can achieve this] by featuring geometric patterns along with the solids and using different textures with lots of ‘manly’ colors of gunmetal, graphite and slate – yet giving it a punch by adding the colors of citron, aquas or deep plums,” she suggested. “This is surely a great way to have a beautiful manly (man’s cave) and include the woman in your life without [the room] being boring. Maybe she will even shoot a game of pool with you!"

The (wo)man cave isn’t just restricted to the indoors either. An outdoor pool cabana or patio can also serve as an oasis from the stressful obligations of everyday life. “Outdoor living is another [popular] avenue,” says Ballard, “and I think that’s another neat element in itself; if the guy doesn’t have his own man cave inside, they can have outdoor seating, the deep seating, the televisions and all of the elements that can go as an extension of the home outside. That has turned into a big area too, where the guys can have their cigar, their iPods, watch TV and rewind sports.” Outside areas are also perfect for ladies’ nights, free from male intervention.

Installing fans or other cooling systems for the scorching East Texas summers and the addition of storable heating lamps during those cold winter months can allow anyone to comfortably appreciate the outdoors. And that flat screen for football games can easily transform for karaoke night.

Let’s face facts, a man’s house is his castle... until the queen comes home. That’s why it is important to find a good middle ground for sharing recreational spaces, rather than simply sectioning them off like the overly-territorial beasts we see on the Discovery Channel. Although this idea may come off as foreign to some, and even impossible to others, constructing an area that both parties can be happy with, is not as difficult as it seems. This process can bring couples closer together, even if it’s in pursuit of getting some alone time every once and a while. Both men and women need a space of their own where they can do as they please, unhindered by the opposite sex. So why shouldn’t it be the same room?

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Guests and dancers alike got their groove on at Villa di Felicitå for the annual Dancing With The Tyler Stars on Sept. 22. Local celebrities compete in several dance formats for the benefit of Tyler AIDS Services. This year’s dancers included Shelby Burkett, Mechele Agbayani Mills (winner), Susan Waller, John Feliciano, Skip Ogle and Gary Wesson.

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THE PAYnEFUL TrUTH knowing that you finished three items on your to-do list than if you only finish one item very efficiently.

LASTLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, IS ASKING FOR HELP WHEN YOu NEED IT. IT’S EMBARRASSING, BuT MAYBE YOu NEED TO ADMIT THAT YOu DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO EVERYTHING. This is very hard for a lot of people because it requires humility. It gives someone else the chance to laugh at your expense because they know something you don’t. The painful truth is that sooner or later, you will face a task that’s beyond your ability.

You will need help. You will need to ask for instructions. You will need to admit that another person knows more than you do – but not for long!

THE SOONER YOu ASK FOR HELP, THE SOONER YOu’LL FINISH THE TASK. THE BONuS IS THAT NOW YOu KNOW HOW TO DO SOMETHING NEW! MAYBE YOu’LL BE KIND AND SHARE THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH ANOTHER PROCRASTINATOR, TOO.

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“I meant to finish, but there’s no way I’ll get all this done,” or, “I wanted to make sure it was perfect,” or, “I can’t decide where to start.” Do any of these sound familiar? If you suffer from chronic procrastination, then you’ve probably used the same excuses. Keep reading for a few tips for getting your stuff done in a timely manner, unless you have something else to do right now...

Many of the large projects that you need to finish are made up of smaller tasks. It often helps to break down big projects into more manageable chores. When faced with cleaning the house for example, try dividing the job up by individual rooms. By staying focused on one room at a time, you’ll quickly notice results.

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THIS FEELING OF ACHIEVEMENT IS ESSEnTIAL FOR PROCRASTINATORS. Too many times we’re blinded by the scope of a project and begin to subconsciously tell ourselves that there’s no way we’ll ever finish because it takes so long to see the progress. By breaking down the project into smaller elements and focusing on completing one at a time, you’ll see positive results and soon realize that the larger project is, in fact, getting done!

Speaking of efficiency, don’t be afraid to abandon it. Even when a task only contains one step, it’s not uncommon to spend way too much time planning out the most efficient strategy. I lost count years ago of how often

more time was spent planning a chore than the chore actually took to finish. Obviously, there are large-scale industrial construction jobs that require more time to plan than to execute, but that’s not what I’m referring to. I’m talking about mowing the yard, changing a light bulb or even cleaning off a desk!

Too many times we get stalled when planning the most perfect solution to an otherwise easy chore, worrying about having enough time to finish, worrying about interruptions, worrying about unexpected complications – worrying about everything except getting the job done! Efficiency is not as important as completion when dealing with this type of problem. You’ll sleep much better

Procrastination is not a conscious choice. It’s a complex assembly of personality characteristics that make it hard to start, plan and finish tasks that need to be done. Assuming you’ve read this far and relate to any of these scenarios, maybe you’ll take a few minutes and re-read these suggestions. It’s possible that you may find help that you didn’t even need to ask for. Good luck!

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Lagniappe (lan-yap) - a term frequently used in the New Orleans area meaning “a little something extra."

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rowing up just 30 minutes from the city of New Orleans gave me access to one of the most unique and remarkable cities in the world. “NOLA” is well known for music, food and revelry, but is also a city of lasting traditions, family ties, and a strong sense of community. This year’s event, Mistleteaux & Magic, will pay homage to the city I love and the idea that a little something extra is all it takes to make someone’s day!

For 34 years, the active and sustaining members of the Junior League of Tyler have consistently done a little something extra to ensure that Mistletoe & Magic remains one of the most memorable parts of the Christmas season. It is a tradition that has allowed JLT to provide volunteer service and financial support to make Smith County a stronger community. To date, The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. has given back more than $6 million, and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours to better the community.

This year alone, the League will contribute over 20,000 volunteer hours and close to $400,000 to worthy community projects and endeavors.

In today’s market a volunteer hour is worth $21.79, creating another $400,000 in volunteer time. That’s a lot of lagniappe! For the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas, Cancer Foundation for Life, Texas Food Bank, Alzheimer’s Alliance of Northeast Texas, Azleway Inc. and 23 other agencies our support is vital to their success.

The ability to help others is only through the generosity of our Smith County neighbors. Thanks to our contributors, shoppers, and members. It is only through all of you that we can make an impact on the lives of others.

The Mistleteaux & Magic committee has been hard at work since January to make our 2012 market an exciting place to be. To create the New Orleans “vibe,” we will try some new things while honoring the traditions of past Mistletoe & Magic events.

We are so pleased to have Cole & Co. presenting the Gift Boxes again this year.

One lucky winner will receive a beautiful

November 8-10th Harvey Convention Center 2000 West Front Street Tyler, Texas diamond necklace and earrings valued at $5,550. The rest will take home a lovely Christopher Radko ornament valued at $50. With a mix of donors near and far, our live and silent auctions will have something for everyone! New merchants, a new children’s event, and a jazz brunch are just a small sample of what you can expect.

It is also my pleasure to announce this year’s chance drawing prize. Our friends at Susan Robinson Jewelry have donated a $10,000 shopping spree to add some sparkle to your holiday. Imagine all the possibilities! Tickets are priced-to-sell at $10 for 1, $25 for 3, and $100 for 12. They are available for purchase at the Susan Robinson store, the Junior League of Tyler office, and from Junior League members.

Buy for yourself or as an early Christmas gift for others. You just may have the winning ticket!

All this, and so much more, await you at the Harvey Hall Convention Center November 8-10, 2012. Mistleteaux & Magic promises great shopping, food, music, decorations, and friends. Join us for an unforgettable experience. You are the lagniappe; the something extra that makes this event a success.

As they say in New Orleans....

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Let the Good Times Roll, Ginger Haberle Mistleteaux & Magic Chairman 2012

Junior League of Tyler, Inc. 2012-2013 Community Projects American Red Cross ARC of Smith County Azleway Ballet Tyler Bethesda Health Clinic Boys and Girls Club Champions for Children Children’s Advocacy Center Christian Women’s Job Corp East Texas Crisis Center East Texas Food Bank ETMC Foundation JLT Girl Power Mentoring JLT Girl Power Summit Habitat for Humanity Junior Achievement Literacy Council Meals on Wheels Parents Anonymous Park of East Texas Salvation Army Smith County Area Libraries Together St. Pauls Children’s Foundation JLT Summer Reading Camp Texas Chest Foundation Therapet Tyler ISD Foundation Young Audiences

MISTLETOE & MAGIC SPONSORS Platinum Sponsor American State Bank Rosemary and Harold Beaird Lucy and John Carr Bob L. Herd Foundation Diamond Sponsor Crown Motor Company Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas Gold Sponsor Boozer DentalWorks Brighton Brookshire's Melvina and Herb Buie Mary and Bob Irwin R&K Distributors, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, L.L.C. Silver Sponsor Anonymous BrickStreet Pharmacy Citizens 1st Bank Flowers Davis, P.L.L.C. /East Texas Title Companies Janet and John Hills Potter Minton, P.C. Southside Bank Thompson & Associates, Inc. Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics Bronze Sponsor Adams & Coker, P.C. Austin Bank BankTexas/Clay Thompson Carlyle Homes Capital One Bank Center for Cosmetic Surgery James D. Saar, M.D. Laura E. O'Halloran, M.D. Classic Toyota and Mercedes Benz of Tyler ETMC Regional Healthcare System Mary Lauren and Bruce Faulkner Findlay Craft, L.L.P. First Bank & Trust East Texas Giglio Distributing Company Glade Creek Livestock/Martha & Matt Kerns Graemont Estates Hall Buick GMC Henry & Peters, P.C. Heritage Home Health, Inc. Paul N. Latta, D.D.S, P.C. Lily Lou McMurrey Law Office of William H. Lively, Jr. Legacy Hospice Murphy-Payne Charitable Trust Ragsdale & Martin Optical Ramey & Flock, P.C. Gillian and James Sheridan SNELLING Swann’s Furniture & Design Texas Bank and Trust Threlkeld & Company Insurance Trinity Mother Frances -The Ross Breast Center Tyler Urgent Care Wagner Cadillac Andy and Mark Wells

V.I.P. Claudia D. and Otis Carroll Chick-Fil-Al At Highlands Village and Broadway Crossing Citizens National Bank Linda and Jim Denson Ginger and Fred Haberle Marsha and Preston Harrison Carol and Jack Langston Sharon and Bob Leavine Donna and Mike Metke-Tyler Junior College Regions Bank Mary John Spence Trinity Vascular Institute Todd D. Bengtson, M.D. Kent P. Webb, M.D. Todd P. Smith, M.D. B. Seth DeCamp, M.D. Patron Arthritis Clinic - William G. Brelsford, M.D., FACP and staff BancorpSouth Brasfield Oil & Gas Cavender’s Boot City Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Cornerstone Brokerage, L.L.C. Dermatology Associates Don’s TV & Appliance Sherry and Ken Dunn East Texas Alarm E.L.S. Surveying & Mapping, Inc. Fickle Baby Fixture This Melissa and Bruce Harrell Heritage Land Bank Holley and Eddie Howard Lowery Donor Advised Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation The Market at the Crossing Melanie and Jay Misenheimer Palm Beach Tan Debbie and Robert Peveto Pinot’s Palette Regency Cleaners Reuland Orthodontics RPR Construction Company, Inc. Sellers-Patterson Insurance Services, L.L.C. Stephens & Stephens Specialists in Orthodontics Alisa and Todd Swink Punkin and Cotton Turner Tyler Pipe United Country - Lake Palestine Properties, Dana Staples Villa Di Felicita Tickie West-Brand Amy and Tom Woldert Donor Advised Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation Carrie and Sam Wolf Yvonne Newman Engineering, Inc. Contributor Bess and Jim Arnold Liz and Brian Ballard Cathy and Hal Bertram

Carrie and Jason Bigbie Cindy and Brian Brady BSCENE Magazine Brenda and Dean Cagle Dana and Chad Cargile Shirley and Donald Chase The Cleaning Company Coy Dodd Air Conditioning, Inc. Mary Ann and Ray Cozby Debbie and Craig Dickerson Tomi and Jim Ellis Express Employment Professionals Beth Faulkner Marci and Jeff Feliciano Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, P.C. Amanda and Erich Habermehl Haute Totz Hibbs-Hallmark & Co. Stacey and Todd Hiles Julian’s Asian Diner Lori and Scott Knight Becky and Mike Martin Julia Faye McMurrey Maurine G. Muntz Suzanne and Scott Myers Jennifer and Matt Pierce Reserve Management, Inc. Ritter Construction Company Nicole and William Robbins Charlotte and Fagg Sanford Skillern’s Business Systems Jennifer and Tim Smith Terri and Neal Smith Jill and Steve Spain Suddenlink Elizabeth and Ben Sutton TDI Air Conditioning- Sharon and James Wynne Texas Spine and Joint Hospital Beth and Clayton Whitney Trudy and Jeff Williams Ingrid and Bobby Young Supporter Margo H. Adams Anonymous Braly and Moore, P.C. Eleanor and Harold Cameron Holly and Don Carroll Geraldine Cohen Suzanne and Brad Curtis Kelly and Dr. Wade French Barbara and John Gabriel Shannon and Chris Glenney Mildred H. Grinstead Beth and Andy Guinn Margaret Hilliard Martha and Randy Key Cindy and Randy Kidwell Ann Lawrence Claire and Leonard Leifer Karen and Tone Lester McCain Roofing – Ashley and James McCain Lisa and Dana Mueller Linda and George Rowe/State Farm Insurance Kristen and Joey Seeber Linda B. Shamburger Jo Ann Simons Betty Ann and Dr. Don Smith Kathy and Jeryl Story Jennifer Watkins

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Presenting Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas

Santa’s Bayou Breakfast Event Sponsor Boozer DentalWorks Breakfast Sponsor ETMC Regional Healthcare System Saturday, November 3rd Hollytree Country Club 10:00 a.m. -noon $15 per child—$12 for each additional child Adult admission free, unless eating—$15 Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Your little ones will enjoy bayou stories, crafts, and critters while munching on beignets and other yummy breakfast treats. Santa and Batten Photography will be on hand for pictures and hugs! Children’s T-shirt Sponsored by Southside Bank

Pinkies Up Mother Daughter High Tea and Style Show Friday, November 9th Harvey Convention Center 4:00-6:00 p.m. $10 per person $8 per child under 12 Style Shows by Fickle Baby and Mary V's by Shelby Afternoon Tea at Windsor Court is a New Orleans standard. Join mothers and daughters of all ages to sip tea and nibble scones as you engage in one of New Orleans most beloved and fashionable pastimes.

MARKET EVENTS

Presenting Sponsor American State Bank Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Sponsored by R&K Distributors, Inc. Preview Party Wednesday, November 7th 7:00-11:00 p.m. $100 per person

Let the good times roll at Preview Party 2012. Back by popular demand, The Pictures return on the Brookshire’s Stage! Fuel your night of shopping and dancing with both New Orleans inspired cuisine and Texas fare by Savoie’s Catering of Shreveport.

Complementary Valet Sponsored by Classic Toyota and Mercedes Benz of Tyler

Ooh La La Ladies Brunch Sponsored by Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics Style Show and Brunch Thursday, November 8th 9:30 a.m.-noon $35 per person Whether your look is classic or trendy, Tyler’s style makers, Bridgette’s & Harley’s, will have something for your closet! Enjoy a festive fashion show and delicious brunch provided by Savoie’s Catering of Shreveport.

Private shopping and a silent auction will make this an event you don’t want to miss.

Family Fete Family Shopping and Style Show Thursday, November 8th 6:30 p.m. Style show by Haute Totz, Spinout, and High Cotton $8 per person Drop some holiday hints as you shop the Mistleteaux Market and enjoy a lively style show with your family!

Jazz and Juice Brunch Sponsored by Potter Minton, P.C. Brunch and Preferred Shopping with door prizes Friday, November 9th 9:30 a.m.-noon $20 per person The Sunday Jazz brunch is a custom firmly established in New Orleans. Mix and mingle with your best friends as you enjoy private shopping, jazz music, and a sumptuous brunch of New Orleans cuisine catered by Cedric Fletcher of Fat Catz of Tyler. Music to shop by is provided by the Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble.

MEDIA-IN-KIND SPONSORS Platinum BSCENE Magazine East Texas Radio Group: Sunny 106.5, 104.1 The Ranch, 105.7 KYKX, La Invasora FOX 51 KETK-TV 56 KLTV- Channel 7 KYTX- CBS 19 95.3 & 102.3 The Breeze Townsquare Media: KNUE 101.5, Mix 93.1, 96X, Hot 107.3, and KDOK 1240 AM Tyler Morning Telegraph Tyler Today Magazine

Diamond

Cole & Co. KTBB AM and KTBB FM/Gleiser Communications Susan Robinson Jewelry The Blaze 102.7/106.9 and 99.3 Talk FM

Gold

All American Party and Tent Rentals IDEA Post Productions, Shane Payne LAMAR Billboards Swann’s Furniture & Design Tyler Valet Parking

Silver

Brown’s Landing on Lake Palestine BSCENETV Fisher Homes, L.L.C., Shane Fisher Identity Day Spa Villa Montez

Bronze

Aaron’s Sales & Lease Great Rocky Mountain Fur One-Ten Welding

Suddenlink Media Thrifty Nickel

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Hollytree Country Club Louisiana Crossroads Band Something Blue Band Tyler Beverages Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble Wanda and Jose Feliciano

Patron

Batten Photography Busy @Home Professional Organizing, Gina Marie Jones Chez Bazan Contractors Building Supply and East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park Equipment Co. Jemilynn McKee Platinum Advertising

Mistletoe & Magic Gift Boxes Back by popular demand, Cole & Co. presents Mistletoe & Magic Gift Boxes! Only 100 boxes will be sold and every gift box will contain a Christopher Radko Holiday Ornament valued at $50 or more. Everyone wins!

One lucky participant will take home the GRAND PRIZE! A gorgeous jewelry suite from the Cole & Co. Collection.

These 14K White Gold, Four Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings containing 0.95cts and 14K White Gold Square Diamond Pendant Necklace containing 0.23cts of princess cut and round diamonds will add sparkle and bling to your holiday. This fabulous prize is valued at $5500. Boxes can be reserved at the Junior League office and purchased at Preview Party. No peeking until all boxes are sold!

Contributor

Elliott’s Jewelers French Peas Giglio Distributing Co., Julian Rayzor Jerry’s Flowers Joseph's Catering Potpourri House R&K Distributing Inc., John Martin Ramsey Fritz Jewels The Christmas Store Tyler Rose Museum

Supporter

Chick-fil-A, Melissa Smith Braswell Edge Medical Supply FRESH by Brookshire’s Tyler Corrugated Box *A Special Thanks to Mary K. & Robert Peltier

MISTLETEAUX & MAGIC COMMITTEE

Amanda Habermehl, jennifer pierce, lacy mattek, Tonya Boozer

Casey Cook, Leann Bugg, Tanya Merritt, Marrisa Martin

Katie Powell, Cindy Brady, Wendy Farmer, Gillian Sheridan

Dana Cargile, Lauren Stiles, Ashley Baker, Milinda Mezayek, Ginger Haberle

Brooke Swann, Jennifer Stroupe, Ashley McCain, Julie Gibson

Amy Walters, Nicole Robbins, Melissa Martin

MERCHANT LIST Antiques Canterbury Court Lewis Designs Michele's Pandora's Box Pursuing Eden Wesley Beard Antiques

Holiday C.M.S., Inc. Cole & Co. Ellis Home & Garden Missing You Sassafras Décor Under Wraps

Beauty/Bath Yumscents

Home Attractive Boards Blondie's Dream House EZ Hang Chairs Feel Good Frames Forever, Rebecca Gawdy Guitars Lounge Lizard Patchwork and Petals Reflection Designs by Jennifer Ruffles Say-La-Vee Shan Collections Simply Home Design What's In A Name

Children All Kinds of Stuff Bean Sprouts Baby Bedding En Masse Marketing - Pony Pets Fickle Baby Haute Totz Ribbons and Rickrack Turquoise Tulip Outfitters of Little Fork Ranch Polkadots & Pattycakes Bowtique Prissy Pants Punkin Patch Gifts Accessories, Etc. Fat Rat Family GJ Metal Junior League of Tyler Cookbooks Literati ‘The Elastic Bookmark’ PAK Portraits by Bryan Purse & Clutch Seattle Accessories Silverplum Therapet Tyler Rose Museum Gourmet Andrews Candy Company Cackleberry Mercantile Carmie's Kitchen Inc. Carter Mills Enterprises Cherith Valley Gardens Chick-fil-A Delta Pecan Orchard Easy As Pie/Company's Comin' Ganache Bakery Guadalupe Original Foods Nellie’s Scottish Shortbread Shem's Impeccable Products Sister 2 Sister Cookies Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee Traditions Wine-A-Rita

Jewelry CJ’s Treasures Costilla Creek Jewelry Daphne & Lola Patricia Riley Metalsmith Rocksies Silver pansy Swedenburg Designs Visible Faith Jewelry Co. Kitchen En Masse Marketing - Garlic Plate Jalapeno Griller Looking Sassy Designs Men’s High Cotton Clothing Co. Women’s Accessorize in Style All That Blingz, L.L.C. Audrey's Charleston Shoe Company Farm Girl Diva Great Rocky Mountain Fur Hip Together Hippie Chics Julie's Boutique Petal Bay Slogger Shoes The Archive The Shoppes On The Square Witt's End

Community Partners 2012-2013 Community Partner Circle The Beaird Family Bob L. Herd Foundation

Rose Circle

Lucy and John Carr

Volunteer Circle

American State Bank Anonymous Rosemary and Harold Beaird Capstone College Advising Crown Motor Company Lightner Sams Foundation/Kamala and Scott Scammahorn Mentoring Minds, L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas A.W. Riter, Jr. Family Foundation

Service Circle

Boozer DentalWorks Joyce buford donor Advised fund at East Texas Communities Foundation Melvina and Herb Buie The R.W. Fair Foundation A.S. Genecov Foundation Mary and Bob Irwin Wells Fargo Advisors, L.L.C. Watson W. Wise Foundation

Friendship Circle

Citizens 1st Bank ETMC Regional Healthcare System Mary Lauren and Bruce Faulkner Janet and John Hills Southside Bank Texas Bank and Trust Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics tyler junior college

Kindness Circle

Gillian Brasfield Louise and Bob Dyer Betsy and Elmer Ellis Kelly and Kevin Eltife Debbie and Bob Garrett Verna and George Hall Elaine Smith Knight Carol and Jack Langston Kay and Paul Latta Sharon and bob leavine Arielle and Chuck Lee Merle and Rod Mabry/U.T. Tyler Carolyn and Jimmy W. Murphy Jan and Joe Norton Margaret and Jim Perkins Stephenie and Randy Roberts Randi and Kerry Russell Gillian and James Sheridan Mary John Spence John E. Sykes

JEWELRY FOR HER • JEWELRY FOR HIM • GIFTS FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE!

$10,000.00 Susan Robinson Shopping Spree

Merchandise at Full Retail Value Chance Tickets available for purchase at: www.juniorleagueoftyler.org Junior League Office 903-595-5426 and Susan Robinson Jewelry

Live Auction items for Her… Life of Luxury!

Live the life of luxury with a full day and night of pampering! You and seven (7) friends will be chauffeured by a Classic Coach and Carriage limousine to Identity Day Spa to relax and unwind with an array of services including lunch. Your driver will make see your group arrives in style for a delicious dinner at ZaZa's Modern Italian Cusine.

for Him…BIG Game!

Watts Trophy Hunting Safaris will guide you through the Northwest Province of South Africa on this trip of a lifetime. The 10 day hunt for two (2) will include 2 impala, 2 warthog, and 2 blue wildebeast. Amentities include luxury accommodations, all meals, laundry services, professional hunter services and transportation during the hunt, field propane and hunting licenses. Transportation and shipping of trophies not included.

One Ticket • $10 Twelve Tickets • $100 Need not be present to win.

Non refundable for cash or exchange

If you haven’t already heard, our friends at Susan Robinson Jewelry have donated a $10,000 shopping spree to fulfill all of your Christmas wishes! Winning is easy with tickets priced-to-sell. Ask a Junior League member or visit the Susan Robinson store at 6009 South Broadway Avenue.

Tickets are also available at the Junior League of Tyler office located at 1919 S. Donnybrook for $10 for 1, $25 for 3, and $100 for 12.

for Him or Her…. Closet Nirvana!

Peace and serenity await you in your custom closet. fisher Homes will design and build a closet space with your needs in mind. Jemilynn McKee, professional wardrobe consultant, will help update your existing wardrobe by re-mixing your style and making it new again. Busy@Home Professional Organizer, Gina Marie Jones will make sure that you get the most out of your new space. Save Some room because rocky Mountain fur will help you select a fur for your new closet. Elliot's Jewelers will provide you with a beautiful jewelry box and $250 gift card.

for Everyone....Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Let the good times roll New Orleans style with crawfish and fixins for 100 by Villa Montez.

Jambalaya and a Big Easy dessert are also included. It’s not a NOLA party without music, so Something Blue band will be there to keep you on your feet! Your event hosts, Wanda and Jose feliciano will provide their lovely lake home to give your gathering a true Louisiana feel.

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THE BALLOTS ARE STACKED AND THE VOTING BOOTHS ARE READY: IT’S MY LEAST FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR! Oh hooray. Can you hear Seriously, I’ll really think that sarcasm in my voice? I bet about considering it. Probably. if you held this magazine up Nope, these days my ire stems vertically the sarcasm would drip from the fact that election season off the page, thick and syrupy turns what I previously thought as overused motor oil. What, oh were normal, loving, capable, what, might you ask could bring reasonable friends, family and out such deep-seeded feelings of coworkers in my life into shouting barely containable hostility during zombies bent on ruining what such a beautiful time of year? was, before, a productive and Why, it’s election season! Huzzah! functioning relationship. Actually, Huzzah! it’s worse than that. If there were I hate election season for actually shouting zombies, I’d many reasons, though they've probably be able to get away from tended to change over time. them to some extent... I don’t Back when I was a kid, I hated think zombies can use Facebook or it because it ruined television.

Twitter very well.

Instead of getting to experience the Now, before we go any total awesomeness of shows like farther, let’s be quite clear: I am “Mission Impossible” or “Cheers,” not taking a political stance on I had to sit there and watch any party, issue, media outlet, politicians drone on for hours chili recipe or anything else. about things I didn’t really care That’s not the point of this, and to understand. I didn’t care about furthermore I don’t care at all what economic policy or the job growth your beliefs are for the purpose of numbers. I just wanted to watch this little essay. They are singularly Norm and Cliff make stupid jokes beside the point. Think of it this about Woody for awhile. Was that way: some people like red wine too much to ask? and some like white... and all Now that I have a I’m saying is that drowning your (somewhat) more coherent grasp of friend in your preferred vintage is the way the world works, I despise patently stupid. election season for other reasons People get a bent, little sliver entirely of a piece of a “fact,” and run with it like Forest Gump – straight IT’S GOT LESS TO DO WITH down the field, out the back of the PRIME TIME TELEVISION end zone, through the stadium THAN BEFORE, THOuGH I’M and to the voting booth. But we NOT GOING TO LIE, IF THEY all need to remember, everyone PREEMPT AN A&M GAME SO I CAN WATCH JOE BIDEN TRY has an agenda, all the time. From AND KEEP HIS HAIR PIECE campaign donations to special IN CHECK FOR AN HOuR, interest lobbies to access for I’LL ACTuALLY CONSIDER interviews and stories, no single WRITING A LETTER TO entity is completely and totally MY CONGRESSMAN. invested solely in making you a No. 112 bs cene

more informed participant in the democratic process. Do you think McDonald’s puts commercials for hamburgers on television because they just really want you to like hamburgers? No. They want you to buy the McAwesome Deluxe.

There are hundreds of millions of dollars spent by some of the smartest, most devious people on the planet … do you really think they want your conservative friend Steve or your liberal friend Margaret to lend their support to anyone but their guy? When you hear that stuff, just forget the grain of salt and bring out the block.

Regardless, not every single speech, post, conversation or direct message is a platform for you to yell at me about how your guy is the only one to save this lost city/ state/country.

I HAVE YET TO SEE A MAN OR WOMAN WITH ACTuAL SuPER POWERS, AND uNTIL SOMEONE STARTS BENCH-PRESSING A BuICK DuRING A DEBATE, I DOuBT I WILL. But, again, this is still America, and you absolutely have the right to support whomever you choose.

The escalated conflict is the problem. People act like there is always only one, explicitly correct answer or stance and to even suggest an opposing viewpoint will cause the very foundations of our society to crumble. I’ve got news for you, folks, the two-party system exists for a reason and was concocted by people smarter

and nobler than you and I, and even they had some serious issues.

No one is completely right or completely wrong … just like you and your buddies aren't completely the same. They’ve tried governments with just one point of view or voice before, and they tend to fail spectacularly. I’m talking about, like, “lost World War II” level failure. The entire u.S. Government was founded on the idea of multiple branches keeping each other in line with checks and balances. If, essentially, we are the government; then why should it be any different? I've seen the best of friends nearly come to blows over health care reform or farming subsidies. Are you serious? Why don't you both sit down and write out everything you really know about farm subsidies... I've got $50 that says you don't fill up a post-it note between you.

We don’t have to agree with each another, sure. Yet, when was the last time you had a different opinion than someone and changed their mind just by being meaner and louder than them?

What’s that? You mean they just raised their voice and aggression level too? You don’t say! People should stop acting like 6 year olds fighting over the swing set, then going to tell the teacher or gossip with their friends when they don’t get their way. At my old apartment complex, I lay in bed one night listening to my two neighbors have a screaming fight on the sidewalk about some idiot guy. From what I could gather, the situation had become irreparable about 6 hours earlier. But, there they were: ruining their neighbors’ Tuesday night, bellowing like cattle at the top of their lungs about respect and a sense of decency and treating people well. And, while it might have been momentarily entertaining in the same way Jerry Springer is, I wanted them as neighbors just as much as I wanted the cast of that show to move in next door. At least with Springer, I can change the channel. These people were, ostensibly, great friends who threw it away over someone who truly did not count.

And when people start getting into verbal slap fights about who is going to destroy America in person and on every single interactive and passive media outlet in the known universe, there’s no escape.

AT A CERTAIN VOLuME LEVEL, IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT A CROWD IS SHOuTING. It can be “four more years” or “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.” At that point, it’s just noise anyway.

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