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s Barbara Symons sat down to dinner rebuild the body system when it is in a Awith her friend Isabel McPartlin Everything from yoga diseased state, she teaches her students and their husbands, they discussed the to switch from to a food-as-medicine disconnect that divided the holistic system that allows the food to rebuild community. Hoping for a way to bridge to food-as-medicine the cells at the DNA level. this divide, they devised a plan for the Templin’s other passion is Qigong, approximately 20 vendors were initially can improve health introduced to the United States in the firstexpected, annual once holistic word fair. spread Although it was only clear searching beyond the typical boundaries specifically1950s, but has Sheng been Zhen practiced Gong. Qigongin China was for that a large space was needed for the that we set for ourselves for the body, more than 5,000 years. Although it has not event that would hold 58 vendors. The spirit, and mind,” Symons explains. people gaining a deeper understanding of 28 at the Brazos Center. handmade jewelry, and massage were proliferated like yoga, it has spread due to first“Holistic Holistic health Fair took is searching place on beyond January Yoga, reflexology, tarot card reading, Templin realized her need for holistic theliving true when art sheand was health in her benefit. early 40s. that support some of the more spiritual amongresulting the in vendors almost $1,200at the Holistic made for Fair. the This was a stressful and exhausting time westernside of healing medicine your and body,” looking Symons for avenues says. Approximately4 Paws Animal Rescue.600 tickets The were event sold, was for her, as it is for many women. While much larger than Conscious Cooperative body’s health and integrating holistic could have imagined. Many vendors sold children, she found herself in bad health. Shehealth advocates care with for traditional taking charge medicine. of your out of their products, and vendors who working full-time and taking care of small Since moving to Bryan College Station performed services such as massage and to a different approach, which involved in 1991, Barbara Symons has watched Insteadeating holistically of taking medication, and moving she in aturned way that as the conservative community slowly allowed mind, body, and spirit awareness. accepted yoga and more integrative tarotAmong card readingthe vendors spent at the the day Holistic working Templin began training in martial arts. With the holistic health approach without a break. arts when she was 6 years old, but it was on the rise in B/CS, Symons realized health coach who teaches classes not until her 40s that she began internal that connection in the holistic health Fairranging was anywhere Lisette Templin, from nutrition a holistic to martial arts such as Tai Chi and Sheng community was vital. Conscious an ancient Tai Chi form called Sheng Zhen Gong. She fell in love with the slow Zhen Gong. She believes wholly in the meditative movements and sought out coordinated the fair, is an organization concept of food as medicine and teaches ways to teach other people. The movement Cooperative,comprised of thethe officialholistic organization community. that this in her nutrition classes. Relying of these martial arts allows people to feel “Conscious is a word to describe anyone strictly on whole, organic foods to graceful while alleviating stress and pain. 6 INSITE April 2017 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 7 “The most rewarding thing about teaching these classes is watching people tap into their peace and feel power within their theretheir ownto fix answers people butto healing acts as bya guide tapping to creative mind to clear up any blockages bringinto the students vast array on an of inneremotions journey people to find are and let the creative juices flow. A typical will be April 15 and May 20 from 9 a.m. to so used to suppressing. classby Dr. would Natalie involve Rogers, working by participating through peace,”noon. The she cost says. is Her$45 nextper day. workshop series Pocurull has always been an artist, and thein multiple Creative-Connection©, creative activities. discovered The class may start by painting, then move on to expressive arts in Calistoga, California. dancing, meditating, sculpting, or collage. expressiveAnother arts vendor facilitator. at the Holistic “The Person- Fair was she received her teaching certification in Although some students may be Jennifer Pocurull, a Person-Centered© philosophy under Dr. Natalie Rogers, person has their own innate ability to heal Shepsychotherapist, then mastered author, the Person-Centered© and pioneer in Centered©[emotional wounds],”philosophy Pocurull believes says. that Hereach expressive arts therapy and daughter of apprehensive about partaking in these the psychologist Carl Rogers, who founded activities,fears and tapPocurull into the has creative her own mind. tricks teaching a technique rather she teaches a toThe help more people creative work activity through the these students workphilosophy. in the expressivePocurull adds arts that is not she about is not teachings focus on tapping into the participate in, the deeper they delve into Person-Centered© therapy. Pocurull’s the creative mind. “The creative mind is a well-spring into unconscious thought, so it’s really very magical and psychedelic,” she says.

April 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Her next all-day workshop is on Saturday, Along with her teaching in expressive workshoparts, Pocurull will co-owns cost $99. Artisan’s Rejuvination MedSpa. They focus on

bring unique services to Brazos Valley cutting edge technology and work to hair restoration, and much more. suchIn as addition vampire to facials,the many skin vendors tightening, at

theis a Holistictype of energy Fair was healing Rachael where Klemm, who is a Reiki master and healer. “Reiki

yourelax remove the body blockages and ease and stress. get things It also flowing,”heightens she intuition, says. Reiki improves can be focus, used andto accelerates the body’s self-healing ability

by removing blockages. for Klemmher mother. first Shediscovered then trained Reiki towhen she met her Reiki master who worked becoming a master, she opened Happy becomePlace Healing, a Reiki which master started and healer. from herUpon desire to help people. It began with just friends and grew through word-of-

one hour long and typically cost $50, but mouthshe offers publicity. student Her discounts. Reiki sessions are

essential oils, which are typically free. SheKlemm teaches also people teaches what classes the oils on are, the importance of the Seed to Seal Promise, and how to use the oils most effectively. “My favorite thing about what I do is being able to help people and get them to a better place,” she says.

Mark your calendars now — the 2ndi Annual Holistic Fair will take place on 8 INSITE April 2017 January 27, 2018, at the Brazos Center. click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 9 PICTURE THIS A Planned Wellness Community in the Heart of B/CS By MAGGIE PRUITT MatureWell

Pavillion

ATLAS Lake Lake Walk Town Center, with The Stella Hotel at the

ause a moment and imagine the ideal center, spreads out Pcommunity. It would have things to see the footprint of the lifestyle community. do outdoors, places to eat, shop, stay, to include walking developed quickly so that visitors now can fully and be entertained, and be near good schools and healthcare facilities. It would trails and more Clements likens the development of the property to a bonfire, adding small pieces at firstStation’s as kindling growth to is fuela major what part is becoming of the fuel. a beparents. the kind It would of place be aa familyplace wherecould easilylife is thriving. Aggies who want strong,to retire bright in familiar flame surroundingsbuilt to last. Bryan – whether College take care of both their children and their are part of the growth. “We were not a retirement destination 30 Clements,“Think principalabout what in youcharge would of planning want your and community development to look of that’syears ago,”near familysays Clements. or just being back in Aggieland – increasingly like in 20 years, if you could make that happen,” says Spencer The welcoming people, a vibrant downtown scene, the ability to get places easily, and the availability of jobs are also driving ATLAS. “That’s what we’re getting to do.” increased population. B/CS is not only a college town, but also an courseATLAS that is is an home extension to the ofTexas the TraditionsA&M University Club and men’s Community, and attractive place to live and retire, which also attracts businesses. whichwomen’s opened golf teams. in 2004 The with entire the developmentJack Nicklaus-designed comprises golf 1,000 “Bryan College Station is now at the forefront of becoming a business center,” says Robert Rodriguez, senior associate at Buffalo Agency, which handles public relations for the acres: ATLAS is the corporate campus area; Traditions Club and development. Part of the vision has become reality with the Community is the residential and club component; and Lake Walk is the town center. In the past five years, the area has The Big Picture adjacent to the university’s Health Campfire, the restaurant at The all key aspects of the senior living Picture yourself atop the six-story Science Center and just two miles from Stella, offers breakfast, lunch, and continuum, is general manager. observation platform at the heart Easterwood Airport and the main Texas dinner daily. Hershel’s is a speakeasy- Parc at Traditions will feature 159 of the ATLAS development. This is A&M campus. ATLAS is the corporate reminiscent bar within the hotel with senior living apartment homes, what you see: campus area, which currently Texas hospitality.The Watershed, The including 91 independent living, includes ViaSat, FujiFilm Diosynth Stella’s poolside bar, is next to private ATLAS 44 assisted living and 24 memory Biotechnology, iBio, and Nutrabolt. cabanas and lounge chairs adjacent to As the only master-planned community care units. The senior living enclave the outdoor pool and hot tub. in Texas created for companies The Stella Hotel is situated on a 14-acre wooded engaged in health and wellness and Opening in April, this sleek new Parc at Traditions site. Parc at Traditions is a full- technological fields, the ATLAS vision is boutique hotel is the epicenter of ATLAS Just north and west of the service rental community, which to offer a thriving planned community and anchors Lake Walk. As you stand observation tower and within does not require large upfront entry chock-full of lifestyle, employment, and on the balcony of The Stella Presidential easy walking distance is Parc at fees or deposits. Lifestyle amenities outdoor opportunities. ATLAS is located Suite, Kyle Field anchors the southern Traditions. Anne Reggie, who boasts include 24-hour concierge service, within the Texas A&M Biocorridor, skyline a scant two miles away. 16 years of operating experience in tableside fine dining, state-of-the-art

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A Planned Wellness Community in the Heart of B/CS The Stella

Kyle Field

Easterwood Airport, Texas A&M main campus, National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing, and Reasearch Park are all within 2.5 miles.

personal rehabilitation services, customized wellness plans, exercise equipment, a swimming pool, disease education, and recentand the opening soon-to-open of CHI ParcSt. Joseph at Traditions Health MatureWell senior living Lifestyle community. CenterEach of and the theentities Stella brings Hotel different in the new pieces Lake to Walk the overallTown Center, plan. MatureWell is collaborating with the Texas A&M Health aScience cooking Center program where — students all in one are place. studying medicine, nursing, as a town center near Traditions Club & Community. With the pharmacy, and public health with an emphasis in programming Traditions Real Estate is currently developing Lake Walk outdoor opportunities, employment, entertainment, food and care facility focused on senior residents. new Stella Hotel as the anchor, Lake Walk is bringing together for “We’vesenior healthgot a unique and wellness. conglomeration This pairs of withservices CHI thatSt. Joseph are much as a deeper than you would expect in a community of this size,” drink, and shopping. The first tenant of the Lake Walk town center is P.O.V. — a coffee shop that also will offer beer, wine,

andbring dining comfortable — scheduled and enjoyable to open inlifestyle May. Near opportunities the liveliness for STELLA HOTEL atretired Lake seniors.Walk, Parc at Traditions Premier Senior Living will

adultsIn March, 55 and CHI older St. andJoseph focuses Health on opened helping the seniors MatureWell achieve Lifestyletheir health Center. goals. The Programs health and help wellness manage center illness is and for treatments by offering access to qualified physicians,

wellness and activities programs, Center opened in March and offers of triathlon competitions to evenings ideas from a grocery market to housekeeping, maintenance, seniors a comprehensive location where of “just sitting on the boardwalk.” yoga, fitness and spa centers, and transportation, and a professional they can achieve health and wellness Developers anticipate visitors who additional restaurants. staff trained to deliver extraordinary goals, manage illnesses and treatments want to climb the observation tower With an emphasis on wellness service and care. through the help of a specialized and just take in the view. A pavilion and an appreciation of a healthy physician, and take advantage of social is ready to offer live music or other MatureWell Lifestyle Center lifestyle, developers are promoting and educational opportunities designed recreational pursuits. The Lake Walk From your observation tower viewpoint, Lake Walk as the perfect place exclusively for them. town center spreads out to include the CHI St. Joseph MatureWell Lifestyle to begin and end a day. By walking trails and more. Center is on the east side of the ATLAS Lake Walk incorporating the “A-Trail” – a linear development, easily within walking At the heart of the ATLAS corporate Located steps from The Stella trail system of more than two miles distance of Parc Traditions and Lake campus is Lake Walk and the 5-acre hotel is P.O.V., a café providing of parks, trails, ponds, Lake ATLAS, Walk town center. A health and wellness ATLAS Lake. The lake is designed to coffee from San Antonio’s Merit and wellness amenities, developers center devoted to seniors, the CHI St. accommodate everything from paddle Roasting Co. Future plans for Lake envision the town center as a hub Joseph Health MatureWell Lifestyle boarding to the swimming portions Walk’s other tenants encompass of activities in B/CS.

click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 11 GRAND OPENING New Human Clinical Research Facility Courtesy of TEXAS A&M COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

THE STELLA LOBBY

Strategy and Business Development at says Donovan French, vice president of Parc at Traditions is bringing the CHIlifestyle St. Joseph. component to create a three- part collaboration of best-in-class organizations dedicated to quality senior lifestyle, explains Andy Slavin, executive vice president of Parc at Traditions. One of Parc’s greatest differentiations is its hospitality-driven approach to seniorTraditions living, such which a great is one complement of the key to characteristics that make Parc at says Slavin. theParc Traditions at Traditions and ATLAS will delivercommunities, the he College of Education and Human • Clinical Research Unit consisting T of a 12-bed overnight stay unit to residentialMatureWell, component; and research, healthcare education, and completion of its latest facility with a istraining available is added through through CHI St. collaboration Joseph grandDevelopment opening celebration is marking Tuesday, the April nurses’ station, and a metabolic with the Texas A&M Health Science 11, at 1 p.m. The state-of-the-art Human run 24/7 human clinical trials, a Center. “You’ve got academic and • Compounding Unit to prepare IV training, you’ve got care, and then we’re kitchen for nutritional studies; the lifestyle piece,” says Slavin. Clinicalwide resource Research for Facility, collaboration located on on health John • Mass Spectrometry and The effect is enhanced by the fact Kimbroughand wellness Boulevard, research. will be a university- infusionAnalytical solutions Core for for human use; that the three organizations enjoy such Envisioned by the Department of comprehensive in-depth analysis close proximity to each other, literally of metabolic, nutritional, and house both the Center for Translational Slavin. “We have an opportunity to serve Health and Kinesiology, the HCRF will • Education Core to provide neighborsseniors and in their ATLAS families and Traditions, and give them adds headed by Dr. Nicolaas Deutz, and clinicalan open markers; environment and for an opportunity to access an array of Research in Aging and Longevity, education, collaboration, and student mentoring. anywhere else in the country,” he says. theThe Exercise 21,518-square and Sport foot Nutrition building Lab, will servicesTogether that it we builds don’t the think overall is available headedfeature aby number Dr. Richard of resources, Kreider. including: Among the many priorities of the College, vision.“There is a fabulous tapestry of • Exercise Training and faculty and staff are focused on improving life developing in this part of Bryan,” says Rehabilitation Core to quality of life among individuals and Slavin. i conduct supervised endurance communities for a healthier Texas and and resistance-exercise based training and rehabilitation made within this facility will ensure that programs for healthy individuals world.the College The knowledgeis leading this and charge. discoveries or individuals with disease under The facility opens to the public at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, followed • Exercise Physiology and Body medicalComposition supervision; Core for conducting comprehensive exercise, by remarks highlighting the research nutrition, and clinical capabilitiesthe facility where of the facultyfacility. will Following provide those intervention assessments and remarks, attendees are invited to tour MATUREWELL the research ahead. i demonstrations and give a detailed look at 12 INSITE April 2017 research trials; click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 13 YOU’RE THE TOPS Honoring COSMETIC DENTISTRY, Annual Prenatal Clinic Fête Outstanding SEDATION, By DANIELLE ANTHONY Women Carol Binzer Since July 2002, MASTER DENTIST... Carol Binzer has found a real home enjoying the “Howdy Spirit” at Texas A&M University. The director of administrative and support services in the office of Residence Life has also been active in the Brazos Valley since completing Leadership Brazos in 2007. Carol has served on multiple boards of directors and has also worked with Power of the Purse, College Station Noon Lions Club, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in College Station. Cary Baker Cary Baker has spent her career very year, The Prenatal Clinic luncheon have been nominated by helping others, Eof Bryan College Station honors community members who believe both whether it is health outstanding women of the B/CS education services community with their “You’re the Tops” Prenatal Clinic. The proceeds from this or child advocacy. luncheon. The honorees are women who in the honorees and the work of the After working for spend their time enriching lives through Clinic, which will allow prenatal and several years in the health education field, in their community envolvement. eventpostpartum will benefit care tothe reach B/CS as Prenatal many 2013 Cary was named Executive Director of This year, the 23rd annual “You’re women in the area as possible. Scotty’s House, the child advocacy center of the Tops” luncheon will be held on With the slogan “Healthy Moms … the Brazos Valley. Cary’s work has revitalized Saturday, April 29, from 11:30 a.m. to Healthy Babies,” the Prenatal Clinic the agency’s fundraising efforts. In addition 1:30 p.m. at the College Station Hilton and strives to ensure that the low-income to her role as Executive Director, Cary is also Conference Center. Thirteen honorees women of B/CS become healthy moms the Agency Representative on the United Way with healthy babies by providing BEAUTIFUL RESULTS! Board of Directors. throughout the community, including comprehensive, accessible, and were nominated for their various works affordable prenatal care and health Cindy Kovar education. Prenatal care is critical to Working full- workValley in Injury Scotty’s Prevention House, Texas Coalition, A&M Amigos both the mother and the unborn baby, time as project Universitydel Valle de AgriLife Brazos, Extension’sHospice Brazos Brazos Valley, so the Prenatal Clinic offers physical manager for Texas and many more. A&M University and education on nutrition, exercise, AgriLife Extension’s DR. MICHAEL K. REECE, DDS, LVIM examinations, vitamins, social work, Brazos Valley someone“These else’s women life work just a either little bitin theirbetter,” After 31 years, the number of women Injury Prevention Texas Monthly • Super Dentist • 13 years careers or in their spare time to make parentingin Brazos Countyskills, and who newborn give birth care. without Coalition, Cindy Kovar has dedicated her BEST DENTIST• The Eagle Readers’ Choice Award • 9 years the Prenatal Clinic, says. life to public service and living her passion • • LynnThis Clary year’s Yeager, honorees executive include director Cary of According to their website, the Prenatal to save lives through safety education. She TOP DENTIST H-Texas Magazine 2 years prenatal care has reduced by 76 percent. has volunteered countless hours to La Leche LVI Master Dentist & Chief Clinical Instructor women, and close to 20 percent of the League of the Brazos Valley, Down Syndrome LVI Global Alumnus of the Year – 2013 Baker, Nancy Bertsch, Carol Binzer, Clinicbabies annually born in Brazos serves Countymore than are 750seen at Association of the Brazos Valley, and more. Joyce Cavanagh, Marsy Clarke, Dorothy the Prenatal Clinic. Cindy has also worked at Women, Infants and Hernandez,Debbie Robertson, Debbie Diana Holladay, Watson, Lynn and Children Food and Nutrition Services and has Dr. Reece does not accept Medicaid at this time. Holleran,Shonda Whetstone. Cindy Kovar, Pat Allen Rice, luncheon are $40 and reservations must taught Breastfeeding and Early Infant Care to The event is coordinated completely Tickets for the “You’re the Tops” expectant parents at CHI St. Joseph for more by community volunteers, according than 16 years. to Yeager. The women honored at this [email protected]. postmarked by April 19 i by contacting Lynn Clary Yeager at (979) 595-1783 or 14 INSITE April 2017 drreece.com • 979.846.6515 • Bryan, TX COSMETIC DENTISTRY, SEDATION, MASTER DENTIST...

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DR. MICHAEL K. REECE, DDS, LVIM Texas Monthly • Super Dentist • 13 years BEST DENTIST• The Eagle Readers’ Choice Award • 9 years TOP DENTIST • H-Texas Magazine • 2 years LVI Master Dentist & Chief Clinical Instructor LVI Global Alumnus of the Year – 2013

Dr. Reece does not accept Medicaid at this time.

drreece.com • 979.846.6515 • Bryan,click TX www.insitebrazosvalley.com 15 every corner of the community — her employer immediately out of education, healthcare, the arts, residency because of its commitment church, and care for the poor. as a not-for-profit hospital, which Some of the organizations she values patients above all else. has helped with include Young She has also volunteered with the Life, Woman’s Club of Bryan, BISD Prenatal Clinic for the Brazos Church Foundation Board, Brazos Valley Pantry, Health for All, Habitat for Hospice, Salvation Army Auxiliary, Humanity, Sexual Assault Resource Debbie Holladay Lynn Ann Holleran With more than 30 years of and many more. Known by many for adopting any Center, and Planned Parenthood. experience, Debbie Holladay started “four-legged creature needing love,” Holladay & Associates, Inc. — a tax Lynn Ann Holleran credits animals for and accounting firm in Bryan — in teaching her many of life’s lessons. 2015. She continuously gives back The two-time cancer survivor is a to the Brazos Valley community determined optimist who backs her by volunteering with American interests through philanthropy. She Business Women’s Association, and her husband generously support B/CS Chamber of Commerce, Texas A&M in several areas and are Dorothy Hernandez Patricia “Pat” Allen Rice American Petroleum Institute — members of the Director’s Circle of Dorothy Hernandez devoted her Known for her philanthropy and Brazos Valley Chapter, Leadership KAMU TV/FM. Lynn also supports time to establishing the history for her tireless efforts in public Brazos Alumni, Special Olympics, The Theatre Company and Aggieland and legacy of the contributions the service, Patricia “Pat” Allen Rice has Sassy Shoe Social, Phoebe’s Home, Humane Society. Mexican-Americans in the Brazos volunteered her time and shared her Coach Blair Charities, Hospice County have made. This includes talents with many local, national, and Brazos Valley, and more. establishing Amigos del Valle international associations. Pat’s efforts de Brazos, and working with the have been recognized and honored Brazos County Historical Society, by numerous organizations including among other things. Her service being named a Paul Harris Fellow in various social organizations by the Rotary Club and Outstanding includes the Brazos County A&M Chi Omega Alumna Advisor. In 2014 Mother’s Club, the Black & White Marsy Clarke she was inducted into the Bryan Scholarship Committee, George Marsy Clarke’s long-term goal is Independent School Districts “Hall of Bush World War II Veterans of Honor.” Additionally, she has worked Debbie Robertson helping people with disabilities achieve Brazos County, and more. with Briarcrest Country Club Ladies A retired College Station teacher, their maximum potential and become Association, Bryan Public Library, Debbie Robertson’s passion is useful community citizens. Some of Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, and making an impact on students. her work towards this cause includes many more. Since her “retirement” in 2010, co-founding the Geranium Junction she has worked part-time for the in 1981. She served as chair of the Health & Kinesiology Department at Board of Geranium Junction as it Texas A&M. Debbie received many evolved into Junction Five O Five, professional awards during her helped plan and implement several teaching career, and volunteered state and locally sponsored activities with many organizations. Outside Joyce Cavanagh that employ disabled citizens, and the academic environment, Debbie Serving as a Girl Scout instilled was involved in the planning for the has also served on committees with a passion and commitment to set-aside of a block of apartments for Health for All, Crestview Retirement community service for Joyce disabled citizens. Additionally, Marsy Shonda C. Whetstone Community, and more. Cavanagh. She continues to serve has served on the Brazos County Child A native of Bryan College Station, with the Girl Scouts in various Protective Services Board since 1975. Shonda C. Whetstone is dedicated areas, as well as serving with other to both education and community organizations — the Association for service. She has worked for Financial Counseling and Planning Brazos County Juvenile Probation, Education, the Accreditation Task Child Protective Services, Bryan Force, and the American Association Independent School District, Texas of Family and Consumer Sciences. A&M University and Blinn College. Joyce is also an Associate Professor She currently serves as the Assistant Diana Watson and Family Economics Specialist Dean of Social Sciences for Blinn Diana Watson has been an active with the Texas A&M AgriLife Nancy Bertsch, M.D. College. Additionally, Shonda has member of the B/CS community Extension Service, a position she has An obstetrician/gynecologist at served with Bethune Women’s Club, for more than 46 years, and her held for 21 years. Baylor Scott & White, Dr. Nancy Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, leadership and service touch Bertsch chose Scott & White as Blinn alumni students, and more.

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Why are the kidneys so important in our body? • usually fluid filled cavities in the kidney tissue. Humans have two kidneys, each about the size of a fist, located • Lupus and other diseases that affect the body’s immune onin balance. either side Most of theimportantly, upper back. they Healthy remove kidneys waste carryproducts out and systemtumors andor an damage enlarged kidney prostate tissue. gland in men. many vital functions in our body and keep the bodily chemicals • ObstructionsRepeated urinary caused infections. by problems like kidney stones, What are the major risk factors for chronic kidney disease? excess fluid from the body through the urine. • Diabetes variousKidneys functions also regulate in our body the salt such and as acidstimulation content ofin redour bloodbody. • High blood pressure Certaincell production, hormones regulation that are producedof blood pressure by the kidneys and maintenance control of • healthy bones. • Population group that has a high rate of diabetes or What is chronic kidney disease? Familyhigh blood history pressure, of kidney such disease as African or failure Americans,

American Indians. Chronic kidney disease is a condition where kidneys gradually What areHispanic the symptoms Americans, of CKD? Asian, Pacific Islanders, and lose their ability to keep your blood clean. When kidney function declines,pressure, waste low blood products count, and fragile fluids bones, can build and poorup and nutritional make you disease is advanced. However, you may notice that you: feel unwell. You may experience complications like high blood Most •people feel more may nottired have and any have symptoms trouble concentratinguntil their kidney and blood vessel disease. • have a poor appetite health.• Kidney disease also increases your risk of having heart • have muscle cramps at night • • 26Early million detection American can help adults prevent have CKDthe progression and millions of of • others are at increased risk. • have swollen feet and ankles • Heart disease is the major cause of death for all people What Arehave the puffiness Warning around Signs yourof Kidney eyes, especiallyDisease? in the morning kidney disease to kidney failure. make less amount of urine • withserum CKD. creatinine. symptoms until late in the course of the disease, there are few These simple tests can detect CKD: urine albumin and Although many forms of kidney disease do not produce What causes Chronic Kidney Disease? • High blood pressure warning• Blood signs and/or of kidney protein disease in including:the urine diabetes and hypertension, which are responsible for up to two- • High levels of creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen The two most common causes of chronic kidney disease are • Glomerulonephritis, a group of diseases that cause thirds of all the cases. Other conditions that affect the kidneys are: (BUN)function in isthe reduced. blood. BUN and creatinine are waste • • products that build up in your blood when your kidney inflammationwhich causes largeand damage and numerous to the kidney’s cysts to filteringform in theunits. Inherited diseases, such as polycystic kidney disease, • A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 60. GFR is a measure of kidney function. 18 INSITE April 2017 kidneys and damage the surrounding tissue. Cysts are Puffiness around eyes, swelling of hands and feet. Can Kidney Disease Be Successfully Treated? which often can be treated depending on Kidneythe cause disease and stage is a progressive of the disease. disease, In its early stages, it is usually managed with exercise, diet, and medications. With this approach, most people can slow or stop enjoy a normal lifestyle. Careful control the progression of kidney disease and of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressurestones and can urinary help prevent tract infections kidney disease can orusually keep beit from treated getting successfully. worse. Kidney How is Kidney Failure Treated?

Sometimes, chronic kidney disease may progresssustain the to lifekidney and failure,healthy requiring well-being. dialysisDialysis oris akidney treatment transplantation that removes to wastes Assisted Living & Healthcare Services — are mainly two types of dialysis that are and excess fluid from your body. There all with no entry fees. available:Treatment hemodialysis with hemodialysis (blood may dialysis) be orperformed peritoneal at dialysisa dialysis (belly unit dialysis).or at home. Hemodialysis treatments are usually dialysis is generally done daily at home. performed three times a week. Peritoneal

A kidney transplant is an operation thatsomeone places who a new died kidney or from inside a living your donor body.who may The be kidney a relative, may come friend, from or possibly atransplants stranger, who have donates high success a kidney rates. to anyone in need of a transplant. Kidney different approaches and help individual A kidney specialist can explain the for themselves and their families. i patients make the best treatment choices

Dr. Vasudev, MD FACP FASN FNKF, is a Nephrologist and Hypertension specialist in the Brazos Valley. He is a Clinical Assisitant Professor at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center and Vice-Chair, Department of Medicine, at CHI-St Joseph Regional in Bryan.

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hile close to 500,000 Americans and arm movements during a gesture Ware deaf and use American Sign to discriminate between different not deaf are sign-language literate. electromyography sensor that measures Language,New wearable far fewer smart people technology who are signs.muscle It activity. works in tandem with a surface could soon bridge the communication “Certain signs in American Sign gap between people who are deaf and the gestures required to convey Languagethe word. Withare similar these gestures,in terms ofthe thoseassociate who professor don’t know in Texas sign language.A&M overall movement of the hand may University’sA brainchild Department of Roozbeh of Jafari,Biomedical be the same for two different signs Engineering, the prototype smart device the use of a camera to capture gestures. but the movement of individual fingers features two sensors that are strapped “Video-based recognition can suffer to a wearer’s right wrist. The sensors performance issues in poor lighting example, the respective gestures for measure hand and arm movement as well condition, and the videos or images may“please” be different,” and “sorry” he and explains. for “name” For as muscle activity and send that data via captured may be considered invasive to Bluetooth to an external laptop. Complex the user’s privacy,” he explains. What’s The sEMG distinguishes hand and algorithms interpret the sign and display more, because these systems require andfinger “work” movements are similar for a inmore hand accurate motion. the correct English word for the gesture. a user to gesture in front of a camera, interpretation of the sign. “Although the device is still in its prototype stage, it can already recognize the data produced from a gesture, they“Wearables have limited provide wearability a very — and interpretingJafari envisions it and thenthe device sending collecting the wearability,interesting foropportunity Jafari, is key. in the sense corresponding English word to another 40He Americanpresented Signhis research Language at words the Institute with of their tight coupling with the human person’s smart device so that he or she nearlyof Electrical 96 percent and Electronics accuracy,” Engineersnotes Jafari. can understand what is being signed. In attached to our body, wearables can body,”be used Jafari to gather says. data“Because about they us and are number of signs recognized by the system 12thwas among Annual the Body top Sensor award Networkswinners in the addition,and expanding he is working the system to increase to both hands.the ConferenceTexas Instruments this past Innovation June. The Challengetechnology To enhance the wearability of the “The combination of muscle activation this past summer. provide valuable feedback.” detection with motion sensors, coupled The technology, developed in components to a point where it would with other applications, is a new and collaboration with Texas Instruments, device,be indistinguishable Jafari is working from on a refiningwatch. its exciting way to understand human intent,” represents a growing interest in the The technology currently uses an creation of high-tech sign language accelerometer and gyroscope combined as an inertial sensor. This sensor responds to sayshome Jafari. device “In activations addition, itusing has applicationcontext- the wearer’s hand orientations and hand foraware enhancing wearables.” other i SLR systems, such as recognition systems. But unlike other 20recent INSITE initiatives, April 2017 Jafari’s system foregoes click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 21 TEXAS CARES New Online Resource for Dementia Caregivers Courtesy of TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

aring for a loved one with dementia population, but the impact of this effort can The second resource is an online version Ccan be a lonely role, but a new online be much larger with Texas Cares serving as of Resources of Enhancing Alzheimer’s resource may help. The new program, a model for the nation.” Caregiver Health, which is a leading evidence-based family caregiver support wellness programs, transportation approach. This will give wider access knownplanning, as andTexas engagement Cares, aims in to activities provide Family caregivers of dementia patients to many of the tools that REACH II for dementia patients and education, oftenAlzheimer’s work outside and other of the related home, conditions which can provides, such as individualized caregiver support, and assistance for family makechallenging. caring Thefor a Texas family Care member project with aims caregivers. Marcia Ory, Ph.D., regents to help those caregivers and the patients and distinguished professor at the Texas who rely on them through two new assessmentspeople with dementia. and feedback and exercises A&M School of Public Health, and Alan online resources that build on a wealth of to help build the skills needed to care for Stevens, Ph.D., director of the Center for information and resources from the Texas a pilot study, after which they will Applied Health Research at Baylor Scott Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium. be made“These available resources to willemployees first undergo at & White Health, jointly developed and “All Texans should have access to Texas state-supported universities, will run this project, which has received educational information on Alzheimer’s with a future planned expansion $400,000 in funding. to other state agencies and private Ory also serves as director of the information on how to locate local services employers,” says Ory. “Providing Center for Population Health and Aging at diseaseand supports,” and dementia, Stevens including says. “Although specific employed family caregivers with these Texas A&M. Texas Cares aligns with the printed literature is widely available, center’s mission, which is to improve the new efforts are needed to provide online and their employers as the additional health of Texas’ aging population through information and access to individualized resourcesresponsibilities will benefit of dementia those workerscare affect applied and basic research, wellness support due to the growing demographic of employee well being and lead many to promotion and disease prevention, and internet‐literate family caregivers.” development of evidence-based programs Through Texas Cares, the Texas A&M and technologies. driven website that provides targeted retireSchool early, of Public impacting Health andthe workforce.”Baylor Scott & “This is indeed a unique partnership healthThe literacy first of theseinformation resources and is resources a story- White Health will promote new effective involving Texas A&M, Baylor Scott & White on Alzheimer’s disease. Printed literature ways to support people with dementia Health, and the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s containing medical facts and information and family caregivers. This project will apply and add to the research efforts of putting these resources in one place the TARCC, which is funded by the Texas Diseasecare,” Ory and says. Related “Our Disorders,goal is to reduce all working the on how to find local services exists, but Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and togetherburdens ofto caremake that a difference are anticipated in Alzheimer’s to only accessible and convenient for family Related Disorders and part of the Darrell increase with the rapid aging of the Texas onlinecaregivers makes with the limited information time. more i

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Campion Chiropractic is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick C. Linne D.C. to the staff. Dr. Linne is a graduate of Parker University in Dallas and a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association. He completed a clinical internship at Vitality Sports Medicine in Plano. While there, he had the opportunity to work with and treat some of the top athletes in the world, from professional football and soccer players to Division 1 athletes in hockey, soccer, baseball, football, and basketball. He also treated world class figure skaters and gymnasts. “Better Health, Better Life Through Chiropractic” Campion Chiropractic has been serving the Brazos Valley for 27 years, bringing to the community a variety of chiropractic experience and techniques. Dr. Karen Campion, Dr. Nathan Sehorn, and Dr. Patrick Linne are continually evaluating and incorporating the very latest alternative medical therapies to help their patients live the highest quality of life at every age. Rather than masking

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razos County Master Gardeners River. These gardeners started with a Bwill host their annual garden tour among the ornamentals. on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 over several decades has resulted in the flowers.Given Fruitsthe slope and and vegetables clay content are mixedof cowhighly pasture diverse and and some water-wise trees; their landscape labor the site, channeling and retaining water the second year in a row this tour will seen today. run-off is critical to this garden. This p.m.be held featuring in the springthree local instead gardens. of the For fall Two million pounds of limestone sprawling country garden has inspiration and should inspire gardeners to be imported from Central Texas provide for the suburban homeowner. successful in their own yards. Although the structure of this garden cut into the Texas Best Practices Exemplified there are several short runs of steps, side of a hill on which Native Americans 9689 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, COLLEGE STATION most of the gardens can be viewed from camped for several thousand years. This gently rolling 10-acre property handicapped-accessible paved areas. Drought-tolerant plants lead to and Only service animals will be allowed into surround a 21st-century “dog run” the gardens. The houses on the tour are house that, on the river side, commands checks all the boxes in the Texas Master not open to the public. a panoramic view of an ox-bow, green Gardener’s manual: pollinator-friendly; In case of inclement weather, a rain pastures, and pecan orchards. composting; rainwater collection; date has been set for May 6. Water-wise Texas natives run-off drainage and retention; trees, Classic Texas predominate, but it is not all cactus ornamentals,The plant diversity and edibles; is impressive Texas natives; and 10900 BOXLEY BEND, COLLEGE STATION and succulents. Pollinators, including outdoorcolorful. livingIt provides rooms; not and only recreation. beauty and An echo of the Hill Country is found tranquility for the gardeners, but nurture along a picturesque bend of the Brazos an extensive menu of their favorite and refuge for the non-human residents. Monarch Butterflies, are provided with 28 INSITE April 2017 9689 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE

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he Brazos Valley community Keeping children and Tfocuses on a matter of national (childwelfare.gov),child abuse/neglect McGuire are: “immaturity, notes that Prevention Month. Of all the issues someunrealistic of the expectations, greatest risk factorsstress, for families safe, together, importancethat can unite in peopleApril — for Child a good Abuse cause, substance use, intergenerational protecting our community’s children trauma and isolation.” Without ongoing presence and support from family is our duty. Project abound about the topic. Child abuse and adults, being a new parent can be is key. Yet, many misperceptions overwhelming. The costs of feeding, socioeconomic class or group. In fact, Unity offers education, is not a problem confined to a single warm, and safe are exorbitant if you encounter situations where children clothing,don’t have and the keeping budget fora child it. That’s clean, where families from least to most affluent community agencies such as Project training, hope and a and emotionally. Unity become an invaluable resource. canNot be everyoneabused — who physically, brings a verbally, child “I created Project Unity to give into the world understands how to be a parents a central resource place safe harbor as parents where they could learn in a protective safe place how to parent,” McGuire parent. Nor do they know when to ask says. “We have three programs in learn how to proactively forhas help brought or where child toabuse turn. prevention Enter Jeannie to place that meet these needs: Texas McGuire. For 22 years now, McGuire HOPES initiative, and Safe Harbor.” prevent child abuse a new level of attention in the work of FamiliesIn the past Together two decades, and Safe, McGuire the and Project Unity in three key programs. Project Unity have received national, “Children,strong, are ages there 0 tofor 17, them, need and nurturing; will statewide, and local honors for their before it happens. theyprovide need a safeto know home,” their McGuire parents says. are effective outcome. Citing research from the “I’m truly blessed to have — Jeannie McGuire latest Prevention Resource Guide the interest, commitment and 30 INSITE April 2017 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 31 contributions of the time and talents of All You Need is Love each of our board members,” McGuire April is National Benefit Event for Project Unity at The Stella Hotel says. “They spend hours no one sees, On Saturday, May 6, Project Unity, Brazos Valley’s Child Abuse own nationally recognized family focused nonprofit, behind the scenes, making our goals will debut a signature special event, “All You Need is their personal mission. For example, Love.” From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom throughHarbor visitation their Lighthouse room for project, parents and Prevention Month of The Stella Hotel in Bryan, highly acclaimed Beatles BB&Tchildren took as ontheir renovating chosen community our Safe 60s tribute band, THE FAB FIVE, will entertain. Guests will enjoy food, fun, and friends and learn more about initiative.their own Bankinitiative, management even more and special staff Shaffer, Jason Cornelius, Rusty Surette, Project Unity. For tickets/sponsorship, contact Event andgenesis Mike of Connor. Project Unity’s impact participated during work hours on Co-Chairs Danielle Fifer ([email protected]) and redoing the area, which had greatly Three key programs frame the Cassie Bobbitt ([email protected]). The —needed painting, attention. refurbishing, It was a andcritical joyfully need Together and Safe, Healthy Outcomes they met. inThrough the community: Prevention Texas and EarlyFamilies event is cocktail/business attire. All proceeds will go Supports, and Safe Harbor Co- to help children and families in the Brazos Valley. safe, together, is our duty,” McGuire Parenting and Supervision Visitation continues.“Keeping “Project children Unity and offersfamilies Center. Each of these areas focus Who Project Unity education, training, hope, and a on child abuse prevention. Go to What All You Need is Love Benefit Event projectunitytx.org to learn more or safe harbor as parents learn how to Where The Stella Hotel, Grand Ballroom proactively prevent child abuse before When Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. it happens.” Project Unity board members calland Cassie(979) 595-2900.Bobbitt, the community can Why Supporting the mission of Project Unity to helpThanks celebrate to Co-Chairs Project Unity Danielle in their Fifer “empower and strengthen our community by caring for its people, supporting and educating Hotel in Bryan, Saturday, May 6, at 6 includeCassie Bobbitt, President Treasurer Don Burback, Bobby Vice its families and fostering hope, and change in the President Danielle Fifer, Secretary firstp.m. Allfundraising proceeds event will continue at The Stella and extend local program outreach. i lives of all involved.” Williamson, Mike Bowers, Dick Haddox, Chuck Hermann, Jeannie McGuire, Paul

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When life gives you lemons, open a “Everyone in Bryan College Station has a our community just seemed like the right selling, you’re buying or showing support be heldlemonade Saturday, stand! May 6.The 7th Annual decisionScroggins this year,”says the says Sunday B/CS Lemonadeto Saturday jobfor ouron Lemonade next generation Day. If of you’re productive, not out there Bryan College Station Lemonade Day will Day Founder Lenae Scroggins. innovative citizens,” says Scroggins. i from having more opportunities for site to haveLemonade fun while Day learning is a free howopportunity to own and for switchselection. may Businesses allow the thatchildren are open to benefit on Get Involved kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade Saturdays and not Sundays provide more Any child can take part in Lemonade Day, operate a business. Lemonade Day City businesses. Additionally, children may although adults are needed as mentors and Directorthem in their Caitlin future, Wheat regardless says the confidenceof their traffichave longer for children and later set lemonade up in front stand of these volunteers. There is no registration fee, and andfuture experience occupation. the kids gain will help operation hours this year, as there won’t the program does not charge kids for the be school the next morning. supplies they are given. Upon registration, a Wheat. “So even if they don’t go into “Part of running a business is choosing business“It builds at any confidence point, no in matter kids,” whatsays they child will receive a backpack and informational do with their lives, they will carry the learn how to plan, set goals, time and workbook. After that, it’s up to the child and hours of operation,” Scroggins says. “Kids their mentor to choose how and where they them with them wherever they go.” their business.” want to set up. Any profit a stand makes is for money management, and how to market confidence that [Lemonade Day] instills in the child to keep.

DayThis on a year Saturday, will be as the the first previous year that experience,Not only butis Lemonade it is also used Day aas fun an Lemonade Day has no set time, but Wheat says Bryan College Station will host Lemonade and easy way for kids to gain business “Much of the country has always be a community leader. that kids usually set up around 9 a.m. or 10 Lemonade Days were held on Sunday. opportunity“It teaches to a contributorshow kids what mindset it means instead to a.m. and will stay open until 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. of an entitled mindset,” says Wheat. heldallows Lemonade for cities Day to choose on a Saturday. a day, and The Registration is available online through [National] Lemonade Day [organization] though, as Scroggins encourages the lemonadedaybcs.com. communities … switching to Saturday for entireLemonade community Day isn’tto get just involved. for the kids even a month, that works best for the 34 INSITE April 2017 click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 35 BRAZOS READS History and Horses By SHELBI LEMEILLEUR

Books By: Vickie L. Peach Wilkins If Horses Could Talk: A Tail of Two Horses Have a Good Day & a Better Tomorrow Have you ever wondered what was happening inside of your There is something fascinating about listening to the “tales of pet’s head? Or maybe, you’ve wondered how your pet sees old” from our older relatives and peers. Perhaps it is a yearning certain events from their point of view. Well, that’s the premise for the simplicity of the times before us, or just an infatuation behind Wilkin’s book “If Horses Could Talk: A Tail of Two of a time that is so starkly different from what we are used to. Horses.” The book is great for young readers ready to start Infather, her novel Silas Peach,“Have Aand Good other Day relatives. & a Better Tomorrow,” Vickie L. reading chapter books, or for any horse and animal lover. Peach Wilkins captures this spirit through stories told by her The story, based on Wilkins own experience with her two testimony to this history of his generation and those who came horses,he came is to told live from just outsidethe perspective of Bryan of with a mustang his “Momma” named after Kia, Wilkins book is a beautiful tribute to her father and a short for Kiamichi. He tells a simple, yet intriguing story of how of her ancestors, but she provides pictures of her family to help before him. Not only does she provide a background for many moving here from Oklahoma. “Momma,” who is Wilkins, trains and raises Kia, eventually getting another horse to keep Kia theher readerfather. Sheconnect gave even Silas more a recorder to the andstory. had While him recordthe book all is his company. Wilkins brings a lot of humor to the book through writtenstories of under old. The Wilkins result name, is a poignant much of itcollection was actually of stories told by from the interactions between herself and Kia, but especially in the her father, herself, and a few others. It paints a picture of a relationshipthe tragedies between and misfortunes Kia and the they new eventually horse, Keechi. face. The Most ending of the book is about the daily adventures of the two horses, and father was. i timeThe long deep-rooted passed, and history shows and just sense what of a familyhardworking will have man you her Areis packed you a localwith author?emotion, Would and serves you like as your a beautiful tribute to wanting to dive into your own family’s roots, revisit the family bookWilkins’ to be horses. featured If only in INSITE all pets Magazine? could talk… Email [email protected] for more information.

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40 INSITE April 2017 AFTER SCHOOL HELP Hospice Tutoring at Local Libraries Brazos Valley By MAGGIE PRUITT Comfort is our Specialty. Trust is our Promise. In honor of National Volunteer Month, Hospice Brazos Valley (HBV) salutes everyone who volunteers in our community. Thank you for everything you do to support the Brazos Valley! decided to be a librarian. “We’re a great Aevery Tuesday to get help with her equalizer here. We help everybody. It little girl comes to Mounce Library doesn’t matter who you are.” In 2016, and an excited smile when she tells Elaine homework. She gives Elaine Platt a hug program is set up not only to help HBV volunteers: At Ringer, the Homework Help about finally making the honor roll. also help parents understand how to help Drove a total Clara B. Mounce Library and Larry J. students with their schoolwork, but to 44,396 miles Ringer Library offer two separate after- “The math is different now, and some schoolgrade. Bothhomework libraries help have programs had no fortrouble theirparents children move fromwith homework.other places and are students from kindergarten through 12th finding eager and qualified tutors who notprograms, English-speakers, Oser also gives “ says the Oser. teenage helpcoming every in right weekday. now,” says Mounce volunteersIn addition autonomy to the Homework in organizing Help librarian“We have and more former tutors educator than Elainekids Platt programs for the library and younger Provided program, Bringing Up the Grades. a total of of Mounce’sAccording after-school to Platt, she homework and every help tutor children.a music video “We’ve about had what mud notwars, to lock-ins,do in a 9,363 andlibrary,” two sheflash says. mobs. One time they filmed volunteer hours, Other programs teens help with at 4,571 hours atthe Mounce Bringing are Up there the Gradesto serve program every kid is Ringer include: Special Moments In a in direct support whoit’s free walks of charge, in the doors. accessible, The benefit has quality to college-aged and teenage tutors, and it’s at program designed for families with children of patients a familiar place. Library Environment, or SMILE, a story time and caregivers There are a few bilingual tutors who volunteer at Mounce and are there on with special needs; a skills workshop select days to offer free bilingual tutoring. program for teens who are looking to apply The monetary to paying jobs; an Anime club; a “Clay-Tato” workshopmovie nights, in which and activities. students can sculpt out value of their OserDiffering has teen from volunteers Mounce who Library, come at daily clay and potatoes; and family story times, contributions Larry J. Ringer Library, librarian Cynthia 206 E. 26th St. in Bryan and Bringing Up totaled Clara B. Mounce Library is located at $241,328.92 to help run the Homework Help program ashigh well school as various students programs for elementary for kids. and theMonday Grades through homework Thursday help isfrom provided 5 p.m. Ringermiddle Libraryschool students, advertises which help isfrom slightly weeklyto 6:45 p.m.on the second floor of the library Become an HBV Volunteer! different from Mounce’s Bringing Up the Contact Raschel York Grades Program. at 979-821-2266 in Bryan Larry J. Ringer Library is located at for more information. 1818on Monday Harvey and Mitchell Wednesday Pkwy fromS. and 4 the p.m. to withToo juvenile many kidsdelinquents. slip through “I was the tired cracks of Homework Help program is offered weekly hospicebrazosvalley.org accordingseeing the toend Oser, result,” who she used says to workof why she i 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 41 to 6 p.m., and Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT Down Syndrome Association of the Brazos Valley By ALEX BOURQUEIN

BUDDY WALK

iving a life of independence is a goal families with children who have Down and holds events that raise funds for the for most adults. But for adults with syndrome and helping every person who goes through their programs reach their classes possible. to achieve. Ben Erdman proves it is highest potential. Their most important organizationThe education to make program these focuses programs on and Downpossible. syndrome, Armed with this hiscan own be difficult special mission is creating a culture of acceptance offering direct support to participants brand of humor, he lives independently, with a one-to-one volunteer ratio. Students aiding the community in realizing they are L for kids and adults with special needs and hasUniversity, held a job participates at the General in the Facilities Special “We are creating hands-on workthe student at their understands own pace and what volunteers it means. andOlympics Provosts every Office year, at and Texas never A&M passes moreopportunities alike than to different. create real-life workPeople through affected problems by Down step-by-step syndrome often until up the opportunity for a good dance party. After an eight-year hiatus from each person, but we want everyone who hearing loss, vision problems, and the board of the Down Syndrome independencegoes through our skills programs ... that’s todifferent reach the for haveunderstanding problems withabstract early concepts. speech difficulty, Association of the Brazos Valley, he has highest level of independence possible, “Some of us with Down syndrome resumed his position as a member and whatever that means for them,” says that are in our 40s or 50s, we were born self-advocate, eager to continue raising DSABV Executive Director Melisa May. in a time where Down syndrome was not awareness for Down syndrome. The DSABV implements education and The Down Syndrome Association of medical outreach programs, offers classes people thought we couldn’t go to school, but the Brazos Valley focuses on supporting with a hands-on learning environment, recognized.I proved them They wrong,” kept puttingsays Erdman. us down and

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special needs while providing support in 2003 through his wife’s parents. His for the parents of these extraordinary Erdmanwife Wendy first also got hasinvolved Down in syndrome. the DSABV individuals through their programs. all over the country to bring awareness through their Down Syndrome Together,to Down syndrome they have asspoken self-advocates. in conferences FundsAwareness are raised Gala in for March their andprograms their the opening of a new Down Syndrome the Millican Reserve this year and will Erdman was also a keynote speaker for Buddy Walk in October, which will be at The DSABV also offers classes throughout Associationboard, he used in Spring it as an Lake, opportunity Michigan. to introducethe year to a teach 5K option children, for participants. teens, and communicateThe first time with Erdman friends was and on go the on trips either to connect with fellow board better self-advocates. members or spread awareness as a self- adults the necessary skills to become advocate. He is currently setting out to and upcoming classes, visit dsabv.org. i get more funding for the association and For more information on their programs

A Ministry in Motion re-establish Fun for Adults with Down In January, Suzanne’s Studio of Dance began Syndrome, or FADS, an event that last offering free dance classes for children with tookDown place syndrome, in 2010. the DSABV is the only special needs. serviceFor many that bridges parents the of childrengaps within with the Texas education system. By providing “I believe dance is such a gift, and it’s not just children with additional therapy and for certain people,” says Bethany Sleebos, offering education classes that cater to their individual abilities, the DSABV is an co-owner of Suzanne’s Studio of Dance. “It’s important resource for parents. Texas is a way to communicate without words and just the lowest-funded state for special needs, enjoy getting to move.” and the state legislature recently made cuts to Medicaid programs aimed towards The classes are bi-weekly from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., though the kids often arrive early as language pathologists, occupational to socialize with their peers. The class was therapiststherapists, whoand physicaldo pediatric therapists. work, such formed from the understanding that families secretary, are frustrated with the cuts with special needs children are not often madeParents by the like Texas Katy legislature. Foley, DSABV “We board still able to spend money on dance classes and as a way to give back to the community in a whereas two years ago we got an hour, positive, impactful way. arenow able we getto get 35 therapyminutes,” twice she says.a week, “One but of For more information on these and other gaps that the Medicaid cuts create.” theThe reasons DSABV the believes DSABV existsin bridging is to fill the classes, visit suzannesdancestudio.com the education gap for children with

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aircuts have never been a social H Tune Up offers atmosphere welcomed him and he forward to, for men. Some ladies plan his childhood. The laid-back, rugged gathering, or an event to look including a mani-pedi, gossip, giggles, straight-razor shaves, registered quickly with a bartender, then weeks ahead for “A Day with the Girls,” chose his drink. A stylist called for Walker before he could finish his drink. andjust anothera new hairdo chore — to maybe run on even Saturday haircuts, beard trims, “My stylist stood back and really shopping.morning: grab For men, some getting groceries, a haircut stop by is examinedwanted a sip my of hair,” my beer.” Walker says. “She even paused every now and then to ask if I shoulder massages, enjoyed a game on television as he sipped tothe change bank, handlethat. Their the fourthhair. salon opened After his haircut, Walker sat and Tune Up, “The Manly Salon,” is looking lasted a little more than an hour. manicures, and the remainder of his beer. Walker’s visit at 404 Jane St. in College Station, next to Mad Taco, in January. At Tune Up, guys can something“This type I’d wantof experience to do with makes friends.” the walkfor a haircutin, watch or the beard game, trim. and enjoy a free pedicures for men haircut a social activity,” Walker says. “It’s draughtThe Magnolia-bred beer or cocktail salon while started they await his stylist exhibited during his visit, and year and a half ago to give men the same A&M University, has lived in College Walker admired the detail and passion coddled experience salons have offered JustinStation Walker, for six yearsa graduate and has student only beenat Texas to with friends. two barber shops. saidTune he definitely Up offers plans straight-razor on visiting shaves, again the College Station location says customer “I have been going to Sports Clips for the haircuts, beard trims, shoulder massages, womenservice isfor the years. driving Lara force Cox, behinda bartender Tune atUp. manicures, and pedicures for men. They “We have better overall service and he drove home to visit his childhood stylist. also offer a VIP program that starts at atmosphere,” Cox says. “And you can’t beat past four years,” Walker says. Before that, $99. The program allows the member the free alcohol.” Tune Up and decided to give them a shot. Randi Alexander, the manager, says Walker saw a post on Facebook about beard trims and massages, and a monthly she has seen some of the same faces many moment I met with my stylist. It was all topedicure skip the and line manicure. for unlimited The memberhaircuts, also times despite how new the salon is. “From the moment I walked in, to the gets a personal bottle of liquor with his “We have everything those places, name on it. i including Sports Clips, don’t,” Alexander says. about me and my hair,” Walker says. Walker first noticed the music when 44 INSITE April 2017 he walked into Tune Up — a ’90s hit from click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 45 BIG SHOT CLAY SHOOT Benefiting the Brazos Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters By DANIELLE ANTHONY

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BIG SISTER JILL AND T LITTLE SISTER SYMORIA he TexAgs Big Shot Clay Shoot will take place on May 13 and benefits the Brazos Valley Branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters. agesA 6mentoring to 18 with program an adult originating volunteer who in New acts York as a Cityfriend in andthe earlya mentor. 1900s, Through Big Brothers outings Big and Sisters meeting matches up two at-risk to four youth times their little’s lives. a monthThe Brazos the Big Valley Brothers branch and of Sisters Big Brothers make a Bigdirect Sisters impact on servedstaff time approximately to process and 250 supervise kids last theyear. potential “There is matches,” not a lack says ofBranch volunteers, Director or Terrylack of Dougherty. kids to serve, The what friendships we lack thatis available develop is successful. The improvement of measurable outcomes such as betweengraduation a Big rates, and college a Little, acceptances, she says, are and the family reason relationships the program come from the match relationships, which are so successful because of their consistency and longevity, Dougherty explains. By contacting the volunteers and families each month, the staff children and the volunteers who mentor them. can ensure the matches are safe and beneficial to both the employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters and has two half-time employees.Dougherty Hoping currently to hire works a full-time as a three-quarter employee by time the summer, the money raised by the TexAgs Big Shot Clay Shoot will be used to fund staff. The TexAgs Big Shot Clay Shoot will be held at Boswell- participants may enter as a team or individuals. A 12-gauge Portersponsor 4-H costs Range $1000 in Snook. for a team The ofevent four is shooters. open to theThe public, team will and

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receive a shooting station sponsor sign The money from this event will directly and their name and logo will be featured impact the youth of the community by at the event. They will be provided with funding staff. “The more staff hours I can a shooter bag for each team member, shot gun shells for all team members, lunch, and beverages. provide,cost, but thealso more the biggest matches asset. I can It’s make,” why the Teams may also enter as a 20-guage Dougherty says. “Staffing is the biggest sponsor for $500. Each team of four will have their name and logo featured at the programTexAgs Big works.” Shot Clay Shoot, call Hunter event and will be provided lunch and For more information about the beverages. Individuals may enter for $125 [email protected]. To register for and will be placed on a team. Shurtleff at (979) 821-2110 or emaili

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