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From the President/CEO You have a story to tell, Dear INSITE Readers, Integ delivers. I hope you are reading our magazine in an air-conditioned space. This Tell it with one, some or all Texas heat is no joke. When I see a Heat Advisory, I use what I call the of our solutions... Close, Turn, Sit philosophy. Close the curtains, Turn up the A/C and TV, and Sit on the couch all day. Here at the office, we started a really fun management training program provided through a Texas Workforce Commission grant. My mission is to provide a place both fulfilling and challenging for people to work, and I think this grant fits well within that mission. The INSITE August issue is our annual SEC issue, where we get to talk about anything and everything relating to Texas A&M. This month I thought I would share a story about an awesome Aggie named Tyke Martin, class of ’80. I first met Tyke during the purchase of Insite Printing. We had an instant bond and working with him and the staff has been incredible. Tyke is the ultimate tailgate person for Texas A&M football games. His tailgate brings together good food, fellowship, and giving in a great atmosphere. You never know who will stop by from game to game. It is a favorite spot for coaches, players, and alumni to meet and catch up. The food is great, but there’s a bigger mission in play. They have a jar that is passed around every game for student scholarships. They are approaching $100,000 total from the many years of this tradition. If you are ever on the north end of the stadium by the railroad tracks, go by and see Tyke Martin and tell him David Anderton sent you. Visit our website at I can’t wait for football season to finally arrive. Of course, every team and fan has their eyes on the prize — a National Championship. We as fans will integdoes.com make sure the walk into the stadium is fun and welcoming to our opponents, Now Serving the Brazos Valley! but when the game starts, it is all business with victory on our minds. There is no better experience than the Texas A&M traditions. I hope you 123 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy. | Bryan, TX 77803 | 979.823.5567 enjoy all the Aggie stories this month! Gig ’em, Aggies! — David Anderton

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ia Miller, a student at Texas A&M everything are also important to Miller. MUniversity, broke tradition when she really big adjustment, but you can never Integrity, however, is most important. was named Reveille IX’s new handler, [E-2] sophomores will watch her. It’s a mascot corporal. think of it as a chore because it’s worth Shethe honorsays one code of —the “An things aggie she does loves not about lie, making Miller the first female Texas A&M it.an She’shonor a thanlot of anything.” work. She has events, Texascheat, A&Mor steal, is that or tolerate integrity those is the who basis do.” for Texas A&M, Miller was awarded this honor grooming,Miller’s andjourney trainings, to becoming but it’s Reveille’smore of andLast since spring then sheduring says family she has weekend received at handler was a bit unexpected. Miller, exam,” Miller says. “Texas A&M honors the code“I whilelove how many you other see this schools before don’t.” every when she’s out with Reveille. many“For congratulations me it was a really from big people honor she sees originallyTexas A&M, from although Waco, thisis a nursingwas not studentalways because we all worked so hard to earn her,” andthe plan.a member of the Corps of Cadets at Both of Miller’s parents graduated says Miller. “We have been working to earn from Texas Tech, which is a bit of a rival Reveille [our entire] Freshman year.” scholarship, but I didn’t know that I was school of Texas A&M, and has garnered “I have a Marine Corps ROTC some friendly competition within the being under that scholarship,” says Miller. family,going to according have to put to Miller.a big Texas Tech sign Reveille is cared for by a sophomore goingMiller to have decided to join to attendthe Corps Texas of Cadets A&M “My mom said, ‘If you get Rev we’re cadet from Company E-2 within the Corps of Cadets. The mascot corporal is chosen its proximity to home. The university’s in the front yard,’” says Miller. fromReveille’s this outfithandler. each spring. This is a because of its prestigious programs and IX’sOverall, handler. Miller Miller says also her knows family she is has very huge honor for the cadet who is named Although she didn’t come to Texas A&M supportive of her new role as Reveille going to be the next handler,” says Miller. traditions were also a factor in her choice. corporal, and ultimately wants to be the “Our outfit doesn’t really hint who’s bigbest shoes handler to fill she as can the be. first female mascot knowingtruly value. she would be a part of the Corps “I think that it will have a little more “They kind of keep it a mystery until of Cadets, it is something she has come to challenge to it,” says Miller. “I know it’s a thevery end. end.” It was definitely a surprise. My and this is 100 percent true,” says Miller. break in tradition, but I haven’t had any friends and I were competing until the “I’ve“The learned Corps a sayslot more that than they Ibuild would leaders, have anywhere else.” Reveille’sMiller’s and hard this work tradition finally at paid Texas negativewill have feedback.” Miller to look back to as offA&M, after she studying says. The the new history responsibility of past an inspiration.Future generations Through of her Aggies historic After graduation Miller says she plans going to class, home, an event, or an onshe joining serves thein the Marine Marines. Corps. However, her alsoouting, comes Reveille with goesa lot whereverof work. Whether her primary goal is to become a nurse after appointment as the first female corporal goes and vice versa. learning every day,” says Miller. mascot corporal and her beliefs in the “We do take her everywhere we go,” “I definitely value education and importance of self-motivation, putting your best foot forward,i and being a Having respect for others, self- woman of integrity — Miller is paving 6 INSITE August 2018 says Miller. “If I can’t watch her one of the motivation, and putting forth the best in the way for the future. click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 7 BATTLE AGAINST BRAIN CANCER Texas A&M Researcher Conquers New Territory Story and Photos By SARAH ELMER

asic science researchers are to its environment. In her experiments, Binterested in understanding how cells receive signals and how they Cancer actually behaves more like a team. Whether on the field or court, athletes NIK was knocked out, preventing glioma translational researchers, who strive deliberately create different points cells from growing and adapting to their function and behave. They differ from ofcells attack behave and in defense much the to adapt same toway the and environment. Essentially, this stopped the to bedside by creating new therapies conditionsare willing ofto eachgo to individual any lengths game. necessary Cancer progressioncontrol center of thatbrain may cancer. be used Sitcheran’s to to transition their findings from bench to overcome their opponents. discoverydisassemble has brain identified cancer’s an cohesiveimportant team. basic science researcher at Texas A&M for diseases. Dr. Raquel Sitcheran, a role in her work as a tenured associate cancerBy changing is exceptionally the expression good at adaptingof certain Sitcheran’s life story played a major University’smore translational Health approachesScience Center in her genesto its host. and the While regulation sports teams of metabolism, may get college of medicine, has recently adopted professor in the department of cell anddecided molecular to continue medicine. researching After joining the researchbrainstem on glioma. cancer pathways following trophiesmalignant or cancers, money from like gliomas a win, cancer’s in the the college of medicine in 2009, she theSitcheran’s tragic death research of her seeks daughter to understand to a ultimate goal is more lethal. Certain and invade, eventually overwhelming NF-kappa-B-pathway that she had brain, only have one task — to proliferate previously studied during her post- the biology of high-grade gliomas, a highly recent breakthroughs by Sitcheran may doctoralpathway research.that previously However, had she not wantedbeen aggressivetreatment. Sitcheranand lethal turned form of the brain most cancer, theirchange host this. and causing death. However, to examine a different branch of the and improve gliomas identification and is an evolutionarily conserved pathway, that may potentially be used as a widely studied. “This NF-kappa-B pathway traumaticthe human experience spirit as she of works her life to into save a sourceothers Sitcheran’s lab identified a protein generations,” Sitcheran says. “We know of motivation, embodying the resilience of meaningthat it is reallythat it involved has been in around controlling for many member to brain cancer. therapeutic target for cancer cells. This from the heartbreaking loss of a family protein,key player NF-kappa-B-inducing in gliomas that regulates kinase, this development, and I started studying a research view cancer as a single entity. morecancer’s commonly ability to referred use energy to as and NIK, to is adapt a many aspects of cancer cell growth and People outside the world of medical 8 INSITE August 2018 branch of this pathway that was less studied in cancer. I found that the branch of the pathway with the NIK protein was important in brain tumors.” notSitcheran have plans was to translateinterested her in researchlearning theinto role cancer of the treatment NIK protein and its mechanism of action in the pathway, but did options. However, her research and life priorities changed when her daughter was diagnosed a year after she started her ISABEL SHORTLY AFTER HER DIAGNOSIS, AGE 7. A Parent’s Worst Nightmare PHOTO BY CHARLY STAGG PHOTOGRAPHY research position at the Health Science Center.

The words diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, may not mean much to the average person. For those in the field of neuroscience,tumor that is located those four in the words brain are stem understood and is incredibly to be a death resistant sentence. DIPG is a highly aggressive and deadly type of brain brainstem tumor in children and has a median overall survival to chemotherapy and other treatments. DIPG is the most common rate8. “It of was less the than hardest one year. thing In that 2010, we Sitcheran’s have gone daughter,through, watchingIsabel, wasthat diagnosedtumor literally with paralyze DIPG. In herMay until of 2011, she died,”Isabel Sitcherandied at the says. age of

“Afteron her, she Sitcheran died, I almost managed quit to research keep her altogether.” lab running, but it Even with her daughter’s illness and eventual death weighing significantlymechanisms,” impacted she says. the “I thought pace of ‘Thisher research. is just pointless. “After my I should daughter passed away, I started to question studying those basic As she worked through the grieving process, Sitcheran justgradually be screening changed drug her aftermindset drug about to find her a tragedy new therapy.’” to serve as a

I thought, ‘What am I going to do?’” she recalls. “I am probably sourcedoing the of motivationbest to keep to doing research. what “Even I’m doing.’” when I wanted to quit,

She thought about how she could use the information she discovered about the protein NIK to eventually develop a therapyscience,” that Sitcheran would says. slow “Youthe progression have to know of aggressivewhat it is that brain you tumors.are trying “It to took target. me a You while can’t to justrediscover screen thethrough joy of drugs. that basic We do need to better understand all the molecular underpinnings and pathways that are regulators of cancer. Basic science is fundamental, even if it is not immediate.” Sitcheran does not study DIPG, but she thinks there should be more effort to increase funding for pediatric brain cancer. click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 9 “They are considered ‘rare’ tumors because population-wise, there aren’t that many people that get that we haven’t learned a ton,” she says. them,” Sitcheran explains. “They are so “It’s just that there is so much more to Forwith the the majority notion that of her medical undergraduate school was breast cancer. When you think about the career, she was on the pre-med track underfunded compared to prostate and scientists. Sitcheran never knew she learn.money I investedknow there’s in cancer a lot ofresearch, talk about so big disparity there.” the only professional career for full-time thewhy fact isn’t that, it cured ‘There yet?’ has It’s been because so much it’s loss of life compared to funding, there is a in the sciences. When she learned her not easy. There are so many things that Sitcheran decided to use her personal could join a research lab or pursue a Ph.D. are unknown. There are still so many experienceAfter being with awarded pediatric tenure brain in cancer 2017, she secured an undergraduate research friends were getting research positions, In her own research, Sitcheran says starting to study pediatric cancers,” a prominent neuroscientist who later questionsshe hopes tothat eventually we have enterto answer.” the clinical to broaden her field of study. “We are position at Columbia with Richard Axel, she says. “Most of everything that we receivedresearch thescience Nobel and Prize eventually in 2004. decided In the trial phase to develop a NIK inhibitor havestarting done to so move far hasinto been the pediatric in adult brain realm Axel lab, Sitcheran explored the world of specifically targeted to brain tumor tumors. One of the reasons that we are medical school. cells.out how Her to two get main the treatment concerns tofor glioma the to pediatric cancer.” to obtainUpon graduation, a doctorate Sitcheran instead of was going to development of this treatment are figuring is becauseSitcheran’s of my tragedy own personal gave her connection a new accepted to a graduate program at the to those cells. cells and how to specifically direct a drug cancer is to treat. “They are not mini systemically, you may be hitting things appreciation of how challenging pediatric University of California, San Francisco, in in the“If youbody administer that you don’t a treatment want to hit,” Keiththen I Yamamoto’swas never going lab. “Ito loved leave, Columbia or that it Sitcheran explains. Though her research versions of adult tumors,” she says. “They and New York, but I felt like if I didn’t leave, havepediatric different cancer, molecular all the drugs drivers have and to leave later,” Sitcheran shares. “So, I did the against gliomas, brain cancer’s exceptional they are different entities. For treating wasextreme going and to bewent more to the traumatic other coast.” for me to has contributed greatly to the fight bestudied approved in adults through might adult not trialsbe the first. most abilityAs she to function works toward as a multifaceted learning team However, those drugs and pathways being After obtaining her Ph.D. in physiology stands in the way of a cure. The Path to Success and genetics, she began a post-doctoral Bornrelevant and for raised pediatric in Jamaica, cancer.” Sitcheran position at the University of North morecontinually about demonstratesNIK and its role her in incredibleglioma Carolina, Chapel Hill, in Albert Baldwin’s growth and proliferation, Sitcheran lab, where she studied the NF-kappa- came to America when her family moved B-pathway that controls immunity and resilience[Isabel] underlies through everything,” her efforts to she find says. towith Queens, science. New She York, attended when the she Bronx was 7. inflammation. After completing her a cure for cancer. “My experience with Growing up, Sitcheran was fascinated post-doctoral work, she arrived in College experience with cancer that I had always HopesStation for in 2009the Future and joined the College of “Regardlessstudied in the of abstract. her being When my child, I really it is went that Highgraduation, School Sitcheranof Science, pursued a very selective her dream ThoughMedicine cancer as an assistantresearch professor.has come a through that, I think it really gave me a public high school in New York City. Upon long way over the years, Sitcheran deeper motivation to do what I do. I am doesn’t think medical scientists will still the same scientist, but now I have a of becoming a scientist and was admitted i to Columbia University, becoming the first 10 INSITE August 2018 in her family to attend college. cure cancer in the near future. “It’s not different level of motivation.” click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 11 TOP DOCS SERVICE. SKILL. 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Hope Pregnancy Center Truth, Service, and Love The moment a woman realizes she may be pregnant is life-changing, leaving her heart anywhere between dancing and leaping with joy to feeling crushed with fear. No matter what her situation or reaction, it is a powerful turning point requiring her utmost attention and consideration. Whatever she chooses to do will impact the entirety of her remaining life on earth. It is an unfortunate fact of the world today that often a woman is left to make a decision without the support or sometimes even presence of the father of her child. Whether she is excited or frightened, her emotions are running high. She needs a place to go, both physically and emotionally, where she can take a deep CAROL DODDS, HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR breath and take a few minutes to pull of Hope Pregnancy Center have been local businesses, and churches. her thoughts together to make a rational providing caring, compassionate, and You can be a part of helping decision. If she can talk to someone who confidential help to the men and women can be a sounding board for her feelings, a woman find abundant life, of the Brazos Valley facing unplanned both physical and spiritual, for as well as a source of information about her pregnancies. Pregnancy services include choices, support, and available resources, herself and for her child. Call pregnancy testing, pregnancy consultation, Hope Pregnancy Center today at she is likely to make the best decision for pregnancy verification, limited obstetrical herself and for her child. (979) 695-9193 to find out about ultrasound, parenting education, and volunteer opportunities and ways Hope Pregnancy Center is that place. material assistance, including a six-month you can support them financially. Their core values are truth, service, and supply of prenatal vitamins for those with Visit hopepregnancy.org for more love, so their resources and programs positive pregnancy test results. information. focus on the all aspects of a woman’s All services are provided free of charge, Hope Pregnancy Center is life and health — physical, emotional, with no eligibility requirements. Hope relational, social, and spiritual. located at 205 Brentwood Drive Pregnancy Center is fully supported in College Station, open Monday Since 1985, the volunteers and staff through individuals, student organizations, through Friday.

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Providing free and confidential services including pregnancy option peer counseling, pregnancy verification, ultrasound, parenting education, and material assistance Hope Pregnancy Centers• of One Brazos Mission Valley, Inc Two Locations Honoring God, while meeting the needs of those facing crisis pregnancies. Testing 4 U 4112 E. 29th Street • Bryan Choose Hope.979-695-9193 • testing4u-bcs.com Providing pregnancy testing, pregnancy consultation, pregnancy verification, limited obstetrical ultrasound, Providing free and confidential services including STI/STD Testing, Sexual Health Education and Post Abortion Recovery parenting education and material assistance Free of Charge.

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• Level III Trauma Center costly, which is why they have dedicated College Station • MedPlus — Stack location financial advocates who work with you on Medical Center • MedPlus — Barron Road whatever level of care you may require. The 87 years of Commitment Serving MDSave program also offers significant • Neurology & Spine the Brazos Valley discount pricing for diagnostic testing • Orthopedics College Station Medical Center has been and surgical procedures. For more providing care to the community for more • Primary Care information on this cost-saving than 87 years. Throughout these years, • Therapy program, visit MDSave.com or call (979) 680-5432. The MED has been privileged to have • Urology/Pediatric Urology you utilize their experienced physicians to The MED believes in the power of people provide residents of the Brazos Valley with The MED is home to the 30-Minute to create great care. When it comes to you a full continuum of high quality services: ER Service Pledge, which means the and your family’s health, remember you • Accredited Chest Pain Center staff is committed to making sure each have a CHOICE to select the option of the patient arriving in the ER is seen by a • Accredited Joint Replacement Center place and provider that you have come to medical professional (physician, physician depend on. The MED works hard every • Accredited Sleep Center assistant, or nurse practitioner) within day to be a place of healing, caring, and • Accredited Wound Care Center 30 minutes of arrival. Their MedPlus connection for patients and families in the • Bariatric Surgery clinics can take care of your same-day community they call home, at a price that • Breast Care/Genetic Testing appointment needs, provide X-ray and will not cause additional stress. The MED lab services all under one roof, and are • Cardiac Care/Heart Surgery values you very much and appreciates the conveniently located at Northgate on opportunity to continue caring for all your • Certified Primary Stroke Center Church Avenue and Barron Road. healthcare needs. • ENT The MED understands that navigating For more information about The • General Surgery doctor visits, procedures, surgeries, and MED’s physicians or services, visit • Gynecology health insurance can be stressful and CSMedCenter.com.

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problems. He knows that a hands- Sports, Back & Pain on evaluation and a thorough Management Clinic two-way discussion with the patient Provider of Choice in are critical to discovering the true Physical Therapy underlying cause of the patient’s Dr. Leon Bradway is a Doctor of pain or mobility problems. Physical Therapy with more than Leon is passionate about helping 30 years of extensive experience patients. “I want people to know and advanced credentials how much a skilled therapist (Manual Therapy, Trigger Point, can help them,” says Bradway. Dry Needing, NCV/EMG) in pain “You don’t have to suffer pain, management, recovery from injury, mobility restrictions, fear of and movement problems, for both falling, incontinence, pelvic pain, men and women’s health. weakness, or post injury/surgery In his career, he has rehabilitated complications because my staff more than 5,000 surgical patients, and I can help. Don’t wait to be treated collegiate athletes, younger seen, the sooner you call, the faster athletes, elite military forces, you’ll get relief. Physical therapy retirees, children, and all other isn’t just hot packs, ultrasound, age groups. The breadth of his and exercises, and exercises alone training and experience makes won’t resolve most problems.” So him an ideal choice for those who make sure to ask for the provider of have pain or movement problems, choice, Dr. Leon Bradway. particularly those who have been For more information, unable to find relief elsewhere. Leon call (979) 776-2225 or visit provides natural solutions to your bvphysicaltherapy.com. l Call today for Natural Solutions to: • Eliminate Pain • Improve Balance • Prevent Sports Injuries • Eliminate Pelvic Pain • Enhance Sports Performance • Resolve Incontinence • Resolve Pain From Past Surgical • Manage Workers Problems Compensation Costs • Reduce Mobility/ROM Problems • Resolve Intercourse or Erectile Dysfunction Problems Come Visit Us TODAY!

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Anderson & Atkins DDS is a locally owned dental practice In 2001, Dr. Craig Anderson began working as an associate in the office of Dr. James B. Wilson and later Dr. Elsa Maxwell, a practice that has been a dental home to many in Bryan/College Station since the mid-1960s. One year later in 2002, Dr. Anderson took ownership of the practice. After serving the B/CS community in Bryan for 15 years, in January of 2015, Dr. Anderson made his dream of building a new office a reality and relocated to Crescent Pointe Parkway in College Station. The size and design of the new construction was in anticipation for new associates to join the practice in the near future.

In July of 2017, Dr. Anderson welcomed Dr. Brady Atkins. This July, the Anderson & Atkins family has grown again! Dr. Lindsey Atkins, DDS – Dr. Brady Atkins wife – has joined the Anderson & Atkins DDS team. While Dr. Anderson and Dr. Brady Atkins are both Bryan natives, Dr. Lindsey Atkins is originally from Longview and is excited about getting to the Brazos Valley and away from the busy Houston atmosphere. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University before earning her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from The University of Texas at Houston and completing a residency in Advanced General Dentistry in the Texas Medical Center.

Outside of dentistry, the Atkins’ are parents to two dogs, Mia and Charlie. They are avid baseball fans and are always looking for reasons to be outside and be active. They are rooted by their faith in Christ and encouraged by their families daily.

As our dental family grows, we hope that you will join us in welcoming Dr. Lindsey Atkins the next time you are in the office. She will be easy to spot as she is joyful, positive, and will always greet you with her wonderful smile!

The Anderson & Atkins DDS team offers a variety of dental procedures, including crowns & bridges, porcelain veneers, fillings, teeth whitening, night guards, root canal treatment, periodontal therapy (deep cleaning), extractions, implant supported dentures, conventional full and partial dentures, composite bonding, and digital x-rays. All three doctors take a conservative approach in their treatment, and enjoy educating patients when providing dental care. The team excels in giving people of all ages beautiful and healthy grins. All three would love the opportunity to provide you and your family quality dental care – with a smile! For more information on Anderson & Atkins DDS, call (979) 846-1813 or visit www.craigandersondds.com

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surgery, patients have a one-on-one visit rehabilitation therapists train them how to CHI St. Joseph Health with a physical therapist to learn mobility navigate obstacles in the home. Short-stay Success friendly changes to make to their homes CHI St. Joseph Health has taken and what to expect from rehabilitation after A BOUNTY OF BENEFITS steps to shorten the hospital stay surgery. They also attend a Joint University The joint replacement team’s commitment following a knee replacement. class two weeks before the procedure to to shortening hospital stays is paying off. While knee replacement typically required learn about the surgery and what to do The average length of stay for a knee a few nights in the hospital, CHI St. Joseph when they go home to aid recovery. replacement patient is less than two days, Health recently began offering outpatient down from 2.4 prior to the introduction knee replacements to qualified patients. 2. Pain control — Walking soon after of same-day surgery. While outpatient Same-day surgery allows patients to spend surgery reduces pain and prevents loss of knee replacement isn’t for everyone, it has more of their recovery in the environment function, Eric said. Their program protocol definite benefits. “Patients walk sooner where they’re most comfortable: home. helps the medical team manage patient and with less assistance, enjoy better “Knee replacement patients undergo a big discomfort with general anesthesia, a quadriceps function, and have fewer operation, but they aren’t ill,” said Eric Gully, nerve block and other pain medications abnormal gait patterns and less swelling P.T., orthopedic service line director at while keeping opioid use to a minimum. in the joint,” Eric said. “They’re also getting CHI St. Joseph Health. “For many, a long With pain under control, it’s easier for their independence back faster.” hospital stay isn’t necessary. Hospitals are patients to move. CHI St. Joseph Health offers Joint busy places. At home, it’s quieter and more 3. Specialized care — Dedicated University, a program designed to familiar, which reduces the risk of falls.” nurses, physicians, and advanced help you navigate the process of a 3 STEPS ON THE PATH HOME practitioners care for patients while joint replacement. To learn more, 1. Education — Four to six weeks before they’re in the hospital and Joint University call (979) 776-2978.

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and wellness The Langford at programs College Station designed to Methodist Retirement enhance their Communities Continues a lives. Rich Tradition of Quality at “We deliver The Langford services in a cozy, The Langford at College Station buzzes comfortable, with excitement these days. Residents and warm home began moving into independent living environment condo-style flats within the new $35 with the utmost million senior living community in June, respect for where they will experience an engaging personal dignity. lifestyle that is also worry free about We also approach the future if health needs ever change. everything we do That’s because this fall the community’s with an overall preparations. Residents can also securely health center will open for those needing regard for whole-person wellness,” said venture out to the lovely Rose Garden, assisted living and memory support. Kara Beathard, the community’s assisted enjoying Mother Nature. Assisted living at The Langford will feature living and memory support director. “College Station is growing and thriving, 24 spacious, one-bedroom apartment Memory support at The Langford will and The Langford really complements homes with walk-in closets and overall feature 18 private suites each with its the overall development plan of the city,” square footage large enough to easily own private bathroom equipped with said Ron Jennette, president and CEO accommodate a couple. Here residents walk-in shower and accessibility. Each of MRC & Affiliates. “The Langford allows know a helping hand is there when suite provides a seating area where us to further a worthy mission of serving needed in all areas of daily living, including residents may relax with a morning cup older adults who paved the way for the medication management, transportation, of coffee, overlooking lovely landscaped generations that followed.” bathing, dressing, or grooming. Residents surroundings. A country kitchen is where also benefit from housekeeping and residents can gather, or visit just like home, Visit mrcthelangford.org or call laundry services along with dining, social, and see and smell the aromas of meal (979) 704-6600 for more information.

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Imagine stunningly beautiful interiors, large apartments, Memory Support at The Langford will be a place that’s and a competent and compassionate staff that’s always warm, safe and secure—with spacious bedrooms that ready to lend a helping hand. We’ll provide assistance feature large closets, a sitting area for morning coffee and with medications, transportation, and other daily living a private ensuite bath. Serene colors evoke a sense of ease. activities to help restore confidence. Add chef-prepared Our support helps residents stay healthy and encouraged, dining and engaging activities & outings, and life so they feel “at home.” But most of all, we help families becomes truly enjoyable again. rediscover the joy of time spent together.

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• Experience quality and comfort at our beautiful facility. • Flexibility with room types to meet the needs of each resident. More than 50 years ago,• Full range we were of services built including upon ameals, foundation to provide exceptional, compassionate care in thesnacks, Brazos activities, Valley. laundry, Throughout transportation the generations this tradition of care has been passed down,and housekeeping. and our commitment and dedication remains the same. • Highly experienced staff available 24 hours a day. • Access to medical services that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and cardiac rehab.

Why Choose If you would like more information, want to Generations? schedule a visit, or have WHY CHOOSEMore GENERATIONS? than 50 years ago, we were built upon a foundation to provide exceptional, compassionate care in the Brazos Valley. additional questions, At Generations ThroughoutCenter for the Senior generations Living, this we tradition fall in of care has been passed down, and our commitment and dedication remains the same. please contact us. between hospice care and assisted living on the care spectrum. Setting us apart from other care • Experience quality and comfort at our centers is our ability to offer varying levels of care We look forwardbeautiful to facility. to our residents based on their individual need. • We offer flexibility with room types to meet the needs of each resident. We provide nursing and rehabilitative care at helping you any way • Enjoy a full range of services including varying levels to accommodate the specific needs that we can.meals, snacks, activities, laundry, of each resident. Tailoring care to fit the needs of transportation and housekeeping. each resident for current health care needs and • Highly experienced staff available 24 advancing opportunities for wellness is our ultimate hours a day. goal. • Access to medical services that include physical therapy, occupational It is our goal to providing expert level care in order to maintain or improve the health of therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and cardiac rehab. our residents. We know it can be challenging to entrust someone else with the care of • Opportunity to socialize through many yourself or a loved one, but at Generations Center for Senior Living we work to make that on-site events or activities. decision easier. 2817 Kent Street • Bryan, Texas 77802 • (979) 776-7521 • generationsbcs.com

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Urban Optics is the Urban Optics kind of trustworthy A Trustworthy Practice practice you want for for Your Family your family. State of Urban Optics is a full-service eye and vision the art technology and provider offering help with emergencies advanced doctor and and scheduled appointments. They staff training give their approach eye care with a one-on-one office a noticeable strategy, which allows them to really get edge. They strive to to know their patients. Their services make a connection include complete eye exams, contact with every patient and lenses, glasses, emergency eye exams, provide the finest in glaucoma testing, myopia prevention optometry services and management, lasik pre- and post- based on their operative care, and more. When you individual needs. He need professional help with any of these knows how important visits of most patients. services, their optometry team is the it is to find a local professional your family From their great selection of eyeglasses to friendly and knowledgeable voices you can trust for your eye care needs. You can their personalized care approach, Urban want guiding your experience. Their trust his team to answer your questions Optics strives to earn every ounce of personalized eye care is centered on giving and take the best care of you at every visit. respect possible from their clients. If you every patient the individualized attention Urban Optics works with your vision need an eye doctor in the College Station everyone deserves. The Urban Optics insurance providers to help you achieve area, the Urban Optics team is here to team is committed to bringing you the good eye health. They work towards early provide the eye care services you seek. highest level of care in your vision and eye prevention and detection of disease or Don’t wait to get your exam! Check health needs. illness to save patients from bigger health out Urban Optics’ convenient Dr. Matthew Greene is proud to have a problems. Since most diseases and eye online portal for setting up an loyal patient group from College Station problems do not manifest clear signs or appointment at any time on their and the surrounding area. He selected symptoms until they are too far progressed, website, urban-optics.com, or call each member of his team to make sure Urban Optics highly encourages regular them today at (979) 690-0888.

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surgery, aesthetic dentistry, dentures, their new state-of-the-art office being Dr. Michael K. Reece, DDS treatment of TMJ/TMD, sleep apnea, built in Park Hudson, which will be one & Dr. Ryan Jouett, DDS sedation dentistry, and more. of the most advanced dental centers Two Great Doctors. Dr. Ryan Jouett, DDS has more than 14 in America. The warm and inviting One Great Practice. years of experience with training focused environment will have spa-like amenities, Dr. Michael K. Reece, DDS and Dr. Ryan on implant research and development, state-of-the-art patient rooms, and Jouett, DDS are no strangers to winning he is a prestigious LVI Fellow, was dedicated surgery suites, allowing awards. Dr. Reece has been voted Best awarded for Outstanding Achievement patients to experience dentistry unlike Dentist in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice in Prosthodontics from the Southwest any time before. Awards 11 times, is regularly listed in Texas Prosthodontic Society, and received Dr. Reece and Dr. Jouett’s complimentary Monthly Super Dentists, and is one of Best Preparations from LVI for his Core 3 talents will enable patients to have only 25 Master dentists in the world. His studies. Dr. Jouett graduated with honors access to the full spectrum of dental reputation as a leader in dentistry is widely from the University of Texas Health Science care from preventative and general, to known, and his patients regularly benefit Center Dental School along with honors cosmetic dentistry, headache treatment, from his advanced techniques. In addition from Texas A&M University. and the most advanced restorative and to his full-time practice in Bryan, Dr. Both talented men have accomplished a reconstructive procedures including new Reece serves as Chief Clinical Instructor lot in their careers and in 2017 merged teeth in one day dental implants. at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for their individual practices into Reece & Advanced Dental Studies. He has received Jouett Exceptional Dentistry. Now they For more information, visit specialized training in dental implant are in the final stages of completing drreece.com or call (979) 846-6515.

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present an easy, accessible garden plan I the everydayman can copy. Texasn the native middle plants of the and Texas agriculture A&M “It’s kind of on a level of a botanical or University campus, a new garden of publicthemed garden rooms but that it’s we very have,” unique Johnson in its way, and one [way] being the garden- look“One at a ofgarden the purposes room and is say,to make ‘Ok, Iit can awaits, brimming with color and life. reasonableobtain this orfor I peoplecan do tothis come in my and backyard see, and Walkingbeing transported through the to entrywayan exotic land.of Texas says.demonstrations. Another unique Johnson aspect says within he hopes or in my yard at home,’” Johnson says. A&M’s Leach Teaching Gardens is like several of the rooms is the specific student herbs, and grapevines, surrounded by throughout Texas A&M’s campus. Theresubtle aredecorations fruit trees, that cacti, proclaim flowers, the theOne ideas experiment of the garden on display will infiltrate at the Another unique aspect of The Gardens is the heritage garden rooms. One garden is German and Czech and the Aggie spirit. Visitors, students, and entrance of the garden is a bioswale. A other“We want is Mexican. to celebrate The Mexican the Mexicans Heritage faculty, can learn about horticulture, bioswale is a ditch filled with plants and Garden is a tribute to Mexican culture. discover energy efficient tips, and host rocks that filter surface run-off water. The architecture here in Texas, as well as events in the newly opened Gardens. purposeit runs through of the experiment the bioswale is toto seecompare which because obviously their influence in The construction of The Gardens began the surface run-off water before and after in June 2016 and Phase I opened in June a lot of plant material we utilize in our 2018, according to The Gardens’ website. plants filter best, Johnson says. landscape,garden also originate honors the from culture Mexico,” and CurrentlyJohnson, garden the garden manager. only Itoccupies is located seven structure,Each room Johnson also utilizesexplains. some Whether kind Johnson says. The German and Czech acres out of the 27-acre plan, says Joseph ofthat energy is a special efficient way resource to collect or rainwateradaptive Reed Arena. by using a WaterFence or suggesting farming of those countries. right outside the AgriLife Center, close to whoBeyond likes to the be garden outdoors. rooms, Whether The Gardens hosting provides the perfect space for someone Former Texas A&M Vice Chancellor adaptivecommon horticultureplants that don’t advancement require extra that and Dean Dr. Mark Hussey helped bring maintenance, each room features a a wedding or studying for an exam, the theresearch, garden and to fruition,outreach. says Johnson. The it’s as simple as adding something like a gardenguest’s needs.offers covered tables and chairs, Gardens’ purpose focuses on teaching, betters the plant life around it. Sometimes benches,Whether and you a covered are a student pavilion researching for all a “rooms,” which are marked sections The Gardens features 21 themed birdbath to bring in specific birds that eat a place to host your event, or a visitor harmful insects, Johnson says. for your next project, a guest looking for within the garden that harbor specific The university’s professors and plants.guide visitors Each room on the serves latest a horticulturedifferent students can utilize rooms for research wanting togardens.tamu.edu learn more information on purposeprocedures, to learn while from. others Some display rooms native, like those using the energy efficiency horticulture, The Gardens has a room for adaptive plants to use, Johnson explains. features, but these rooms also serve as a you.themed Visit rooms. i for more learning tool for the community, Johnson information on The Gardens’ hours and 52 INSITE August 2018 explains. The goal for each room is to INFANTS • TODDLERS • PRESCHOOL • PRE-K • BEFORE & AFTER CARE • CAMP

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Easter. “Unfortunately, a lot of them have kolache eating contest throughout the day. of September, Caldwell transforms passedwhich is away,” a younger she says. girl.” “That’s kind of up for a challenge, the festival also has a from a small Czech town to a bustling why they started doing a Kolache Queen, between local teams — the city police festival ground. A city that normally Some of the contests may feature battles has a population around 4,000 Another way the Kolache Festival Ewelcomes— upwards of 20,000 people displays the Czech heritage is through the versus— but otherthe sheriff’s rounds office allow or anyone Caldwell at the for the ever-popular Kolache Festival Beseda Dancers. football vs. Snook football, for example a celebration of the Czech culture “This is a group of kids that comes engrained in Caldwell. to us from our local or county SPJST festival to compete, according to Easter. There is something for everyone in the lodges,”dancers explainswere the Easter.last two “I remainingthink last year Some new features this year include a family to enjoy at the Kolache Festival. thecircles Caldwell, in the wholeNew Tabor, state, Snook but they Beseda are still BattleShow. Returningof the Bands, attractions Czech Hospoda include Beer Guests can browse through the 200- actively dancing. … We certainly want to & Wine Tent, and Glamper/Vintage Trailer plusthe local arts attractionsand crafts booths, and museums, revel in enjoythe (Friday and Saturday), eating contest, masterpieces at the quilt show, explore dance. Our local kids — county kids — are Adventureland, car show, quilt show featurekeeping them it alive.” because it’s an old Czech theso much street more. rod and With classic so much car toshow, do, it’sstuff andtogether antique to make machinery sure the and new tractor and oldshow. themselves silly with fresh kolaches, and is in the name — the kolaches. The However,attractions Easter appeal and to Hearneboth returning worked and Of course, one of the main attractions hard“It to started imagine out how as just much a cooking the festival has changed in 34 years. Baking Contest is still a large part of the first-timeat an extra visitors. cost. While the festival itself festival, awarding cash prizes in three is free,“You the don’t beer have and to wine pay totent come does to come the contest — a kolache baking fest,” says categories: local, state, and professional. 2018really Kolache advertised Festival very Chairmanmuch, but Janiceit was a However, the Kolache Festival is also Easter. “The very first festival wasn’t even notorious for the early-formed lines of square,” says Easter. “It’s free to come festivalgoers waiting to get their hands walk around; sit, listen, and dance to the whole lot of fun, so it continued to grow on freshly baked kolaches. polka music; the car show — go down and on the baking contest, and of course, the “We’ve been known to run out [of look at the cool cars; it’s all free.” celebration of the Czech heritage.” kolaches],” says Nicole Hearne, executive This year’s Kolache Festival is on In the earlier festivals, the 100 percent directornow know of tothe bring Burleson [a lot] Chamber — I mean, of they Saturday, Sept. 8, starting at 9 a.m. A Czech people who first started and Commerce. “I think our bakers that come pre-festival dinner takes place on Friday, participated in the festival crowned a Sept.events, 7, andvisit $10 BurlesonCountyTx.com/ tickets are limited. For King and Queen (usually a married couple) are bringing hundreds of dozens now. … KolacheFestivalmore information. iand a full schedule of who continued to keep the Czech heritage They will have three or four tents lined up 78 INSITE August 2018 alive in Burleson County, according to for just them.” Czech Out the Kolache Festival on Sept. 8 FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC 23rd Annual Concert Series FRIDAY WINDSYNC 21 WIND SEPT. QUINTET 2018 A&M United Methodist Church • 417 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840 FRIDAY BACH SOCIETY 26 HOUSTON OCT. 2018 A&M United Methodist Church • 417 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840 CONCERTS START at 7:00 pm www.communitychamberconcerts.org

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On Sept. 16, 1810, the Mexican War without their sponsors. Last year’s main local families and businesses, this year’s of Independence was launched sponsorshipBryan. You may came recognize with a unique two Rodriguez story Fiestas Patrias celebration kicks off at withaccepted a call Mexico’s for the end independence. of Spanish rule Just as featuring the Rodriguez family from theprogram Palace brings Theatre authentic on the firstmariachi Friday bands inAmericans Mexico. Eleven celebrate years their later, independence Spain in September with Cultural Day. This Austinfamily andmembers Ally and as blockbusterfamous actors. movies Raini along with children dancing in traditional many Americans celebrate Mexico’s likeappears Paul inBlart: the DisneyMall Cop Channel. Rico is series best and gifted Mexican singers to the stage from Britain on the Fourth of July, Modern Family. Mexican attire. The climax of the evening independence from Spain during Fiestas known for playing Manny Delgado in is the“This coronation year we’re of thishaving year’s something queen and Patrias,world that or valuesPatriotic all Holidays.cultures, education, sponsorship came about when the awarding of scholarships. andBrazos the arts Valley during residents Fiestas willPatrias celebrate a According to Villarreal, the Celebrity Family Feud last year. Unlike regular special,”the [seven] Villarreal candidates explains. ... They “We’re are all going going FamilyRodriguez Feud family appearedCelebrity on Family to have kind of a little model show with Mexicanas Cultural Day on Friday, Sept. Feud 7, andFiestas the parade Patrias and Mexicanas festival ison a Sunday, cash prizes ,themselves. families in Mr. Rodriguez’ to dress up with different costumes from Sept. 16, in Downtown Bryan. play for charities instead of receiving different states of Mexico.” Villarreal sees a person, not the color of nonprofit organization founded in the late father was good friends with Emilio theirscholarship skin or categories their age. Hergiven love by for Fiestas all people earlyPatrias 1990s Mexicanas by Roy administrator Lopez and his andlate and Roy Lopez. When it came time for andPatrias value Mexicanas. of higher Scholarshipeducation led categories to three father,event organizer, Emilio. Alma has Villarreal,worked with Fiestas the the Rodriguez family to pick a charity to play for, Roy suggested Fiestas Patrias scholarships, an essay contest judged by CelebrityMexicanas. Family The familyFeud winnings. agreed it was the include the high-school-age royal court organization for 25 years and is dedicated perfectThis charityyear’s underwriting to support through sponsor their is current college students, and scholarships toMexican promoting culture higher through education Fiestas for Patrias Texas A&M University faculty members for everyoneMexicanas and celebratory instilling events.awareness of the On Mexico’s actual Independence Brian Gutierrez, an injury lawyer whose for teachers continuing their education. Mexicanas events would not be possible firm is located in Downtown Bryan. Villarreal says Fiestas Patrias Thanks to Gutierrez’ underwriting Day, Sept. 16, Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas 80 INSITE August 2018 sponsorship and sponsorships from hosts a celebratory parade and festival. The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. and is followed by the oldest grassroots festival of its kind at 1 p.m. The parade attracts about 5,000 people to Downtown Bryan. It features local staples such as the Fighting Texas Aggie Band, Reveille, and the Catalena Cowgirls, as well as mariachi bands, vaqueros, and people dressed in traditional Mexican attire. Throughout the day, live music fills the streets, food booths fillcommunity the air with comes decadent together aromas, to celebrate. children can ride a mechanical bull and play in the children’s area, and the entire Brazos Valley withGiving their backscholarships, is a main and focus we of have Fiestas the Patriasculture Mexicanas,and the accordingtraditions tothat Villarreal. we’re instilling “It helps into the the community, kids so they it helps can continue kids doingand their good roots stuff and for instillingthe community,” that in them. she says. That’s “To never me, there’s going tobig pridego away. in showing That’s who kids you when are.” they’re little where they came from visitFor fiestaspatrias.org more information about Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas [email protected] and how to apply for their or (979) diverse 575-2910 scholarships,. i or contact Alma Villarreal at

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