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BACK TO SCHOOL: TEACHER MEMOIRS As students prepare to go back to school this month, Spring Branch ISD teachers share who inspires them, what they wish for their students in the new school year and why they chose teaching as their profession.

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Stratford and Memorial High School cheerleaders Charlotte Foster, Lauren Mulloy, Carly Scott and Allie Eggert.Photography by Hallie Keller.

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Are we really talking back to school? Re-ally? I feel like school just let out, but at the same time, I think Brent, myself and the kids are ready for a routine again, especially me. In this Back to School issue, our cover story highlights several Spring Branch teachers who had role model teachers in their past and are using their own life les-sons to teach today’s students.

Teachers leave a lasting impression on students and some more than others. I actu-ally have fond memories of my high school principal Mr. Freppon. I must admit I was on the “fashionably late” side in my teens, so I would end up in his office quite often for lectures on being on time and how showing up late is disrespectful. He also always gave me words of encouragement. He believed in my talents and abili-ties and said he knew he would turn on the TV someday and see me – and he did. His words were forever seared in my brain, and to this day, I’m rarely late! I’m so grateful for all of the Mr. Freppons out there.

Also on the cover are cheerleaders from Stratford and Memorial High Schools. All of these girls, along with every other student participating in Cheerleading, FFA, Football, Golf, Swim, Band and Drill Team, are simply trying to make their way, so my wish is that every student has a happy and healthy new school year.

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CanCare. I lost my Aunt Nancy to cancer the week before Easter in 2012. Knowing my suffering, my friend from church, Pat Hogan-Korge, was always there with lots of hugs and Kleenex. Pat is on the CanCare Board of Directors, and she is the co-founder of Team CanCare, CanCare’s fundraising running team. She encouraged me to give the marathon a try since I’m an avid half-marathoner. Long story short, I completed the marathon, but more importantly, I raised $2,500 for Team CanCare!

Thanks to my many Memorial Glen neighbors and other parents at Rummel Creek Elementary, where my daughter attends school. A total of $89,722 was raised for cancer patients and their care givers.

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By Lara Bell Back to School:I can remember several teachers from my child-

hood who inspired and mentored me, and as the kids are getting ready to go back to school this month, I wanted to hear from some of our Spring

Branch ISD teachers. I asked some of our teachers who inspired them, what they wish for their stu-dents this year and why teaching was their chosen profession. Here’s what they had to say.

A fter my fi rst week in Kindergarten at Frostwood Elementary School, I knew I was destined to be

a teacher. My subsequent summers were spent in the garage playing school complete with an overhead pro-jector, white board and a mini laminator.

As I continued through school, my desire to become a teacher grew with me. Growing up in Spring Branch, I had numerous role models who were helping me be-come the teacher that I am today. I believe that my teaching style can be attributed to my teachers who

were a constant inspiration. After Future Teachers at Memorial High School and student teaching at

Louisiana State University, my dream became a reality: I was teaching in Spring Branch. I taught 3rd Grade at Terrace Elementary for four years and then, accepted a position at Memorial Middle School. Now, I am teaching in the same classroom where I once sat as a student.

My primary goal as a teacher is to instill love for learning while creating life-long learners. The joy I receive from teaching is when my students are learning, and they don’t realize it! In my six years of teaching, I feel like I have learned just as much from my students as they have from me.

Lauren Simpson Memorial Middle School

I was lucky enough to graduate from Memorial High School (MHS) in the early 1990s, and I had

some pretty great teachers along the way. As a high school English teacher, I have very fond

memories of all of my English classes at MHS, but the best teacher by far was my Physics teacher, Mr. Sathoff. He was one of those teachers who made it fun. Whether it was learning a new concept, taking a quiz or watching him demonstrate one of his incred-ible feats of physics – he walked on broken glass one

time – Mr. Sathoff and his quirky sense of humor made us laugh. Ever the sweet tooth, Mr. Sathoff always had a copious supply of Bit-O-Honeys in his desk and chocolate bars for sale courtesy of the Physics Club. He wasn’t the type of science teacher to rely on movies and awful fi lmstrips; he preferred to show us by demonstrations whenever possible. We tossed eggs over the school balcony, each of us building contraptions to keep our egg intact (mine didn’t work), we cooked hot dogs with a couple of nails and a battery and generally thought we were playing around every day.

The funniest part of Mr. Sathoff, though, was that we were learning at the same time. I will always remember his class as one of the highlights of my high school years.

Kathy SuerthStratford High School

W hy do I love teaching? That’s easy, the kids. I have a job

that allows me to make a huge impact in the life of a child. What could be better?

What some people don’t realize is that children teach their teach-ers just as much as we teach them. My students teach me to relax and be silly, enjoy the unplanned mo-ments, to love and be forgiving and to be innocent. I teach them to read and write, count and add, make predictions, be creative and work as a team. Together, we experi-ment with life! They have the abil-ity to turn a terrible morning into a wonderful day. After a 45 minute commute with traffi c, spilled coffee on a white shirt and quizzing a 2nd and 4th grader on spelling words at red lights, you can be pretty exhausted. But, the minute your students walk into your classroom with a big hug and the words “I missed you,” all of that other stuff disappears. You build a bond with these students, form relationships with their families, and hopefully, they walk away with love in their heart, excitement about learning and knowledge that will stick with them forever.

Ashley CernosekBunker Hill Elementary


Teacher Memoirs

T here are many reasons teachers continue to show up every August. It’s a career choice that bounces

back whatever energy is put forth. Teaching is a role that sincerely feeds and grows hearts, and that is not to be taken lightly. We are motivators as we nudge children to take risks to develop the confi dence nec-essary to take on life’s challenges. We get to be en-tertainers as we do our best to make grammar and memorizing facts transform into something fun. We are encouragers helping young learners fi gure out

how to handle social and academic problems in ways that enable them to try it alone the next time. We are orchestrators of children learning at different rates with different gifts and struggles, different home life situations and different learning barriers We are the heartbeats of our classrooms as we provide safe shoulders to cry on, reliable friends to lean on, patient voices to talk with and clear boundaries to work within.

Teaching is not a job but a calling, and I’m proud to have the privilege to call myself a teacher as I plan to show up this August for my 28th year.

Dana MachenRummel Creek Elementary

Refl ection is the key to moving forward in our lives, and as I look back on pivotal moments in my success as a teacher, Dr. Marty Hildebrandt, my 7th grade Pre-Algebra teacher, remains at the top. Imag-ine the mid 1970s when teachers sat at their desks and pontifi cated. This was not “Hilde,” as I referred to her. She asked kids to explain their work in pair share groups, knelt by our desks to give “suggestions” and allowed us to write on the blackboard. She un-derstood that struggling with a problem did not mean failure, but it provided the opportunity to develop new thinking.

Hilde showed me a teacher was more than the 9 to 9:50 am adult. She of-fered students the chance to talk with an adult by allowing us to eat lunch with her. Eventually, this led to my group hanging out with her in the summer at the beach, pool and the bowling alley.

At a time in my life when I was sometimes at odds with my parents, she showed me the respect and commitment all teachers should have for their stu-dents. Never did my B- in her class ever feel like anything but a success. From her great model, I learned it does take a village to raise a child. I honor all of her spoken and demonstrated tenets every day when I teach, and I am avail-able to my students as she was to me. And, to this day, I still remember pi as 3.1415926535 ... Thanks for the infl uence.

Tori MoxleyMemorial Drive Elementary

A s the new school year quickly approaches and I begin to ar-

range my classroom, I think of the familiar and new faces that will walk through my door in August. I think back to what worked with my class last year, and what I am going to try to do differently. Each year is a new and fresh start, and growing and learning from past experiences helps me to be the best teacher I can. I set goals for myself, as well as for my students who will be with me for the next nine months. My hope is to ignite curiosity, inspire and encourage a love of learning that lasts a life-time. I know the importance of making children feel valued, and building rapport with my students and with their parents is essential to their success and mine.

My wishes for my students are to help them create new knowl-edge, learn to ask questions and seek out their interests in a risk-free, learning environment. Most importantly, I need for my stu-dents to believe in themselves. Although they may not always know the answers to everything, they will know that they have the capability and the knowledge to seek and fi nd those answers for themselves. If they believe in themselves, then I feel I have done my job.

When I look back and refl ect on the school year, I want to feel a sense of accomplishment, and it is my hope that my students feel the same way I do.

Delia DunavinMeadowood Elementary


BY DEBBIE CLEMENS

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Mo’s Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake MixWe have now started a tradition before baseball games. Breakfast is going to be chocolate chip power pancakes. This mix started it all and works so well. Top buttermilk pancakes with chunks of chocolate combined with hickory smoked bacon and alder sea salt. Treat your family – you won’t disappoint!www.vosgeschocolate.com

Norma Kamali SwimwearThe best swimsuit you will ever buy is by Norma Kamali. You will love how it fi ts, wears and looks. Go to her website and look at the choices you have, unless you are planning a trip to New York to try the swimwear in person. She has a try-before-you-buy program, and I know you will be happy.shop.normakamali.com

Cuisinart Ice Cream MakerThe hot summertime is my favorite time to make fresh ice cream. This maker is easy and comes with two 2-quart freezing bowls. It is family-friendly and produces ice cream in 25 minutes. You can add fruit, nuts, cookies or your favorite candy. It mixes right in, and all can enjoy!www.williams-sonoma.com

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Sassy PaperSharon Dimicelli is wonderful to work with and so helpful if you want to customize a special gift for someone or order notepads for your own home. You can order bag tags, fl at or folded notes, gift sets of all kinds, invitations, announcements or notepads. I love all the choices and colors! Sassy paper is located in Sugar Land, or you can order from their website.www.simplysassypaper.com/shop

Breville Crispy Crust Pizza MakerI got this pizza maker for my birthday, and it is totally awesome. It has a hot stone made of natural materials and cooks the pizzas in only fi ve minutes! There is a choice of thin, medium or thick crusts, so you can make it any way you want. It is like a brick oven-made pizza and tastes amazing.www.brevilleusa.com

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August 1st – 11th WICKED at Hobby Center Based on the bestselling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED, winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards, is the untold story of the witches of Oz. For show times or to purchase tickets, visit www.thehobbycenter.org.

August 8th Wine Tasting SeminarThis pair of wine seminars at the Museum of the Fine Arts complements the exhibition Intersecting Modernities: Latin American Art from The Brillembourg Capriles Collection. The 6 pm curatorial briefing will focus on Chilean artists followed by an engaging tour of six Chilean wines. Call 713-639-7300 or visit www.mfah.org.

August 15thGrease Sing-a-LongCome to the Miller Outdoor Theatre dressed as your favorite Grease character for a costume contest and sing along as you watch the movie. The fun starts at 8:15 pm, and admission is free. Miller Outdoor Theatre is located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive in Houston. Call 281-373-3386 or visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

August 25th 20th Annual Theater District Open HouseDuring the 20th Annual TransCanada Theater District Open House, visit the Alley Theatre, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Jones Hall and the Wortham Theater Center for backstage tours, lively performances and delicious eats from downtown restaurants. You may also purchase season subscriptions to member performing arts organizations. Visit www.downtownhouston.org/district/theater.

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I will enter and exit at the appro-priate locations. Although it was funny to watch Michael Keaton get it all wrong in Mr. Mom, I will not be that person.

I will brush my teeth before I get in the car; really I will, every time.

I will not wear my pajamas, or at the very least, I will pull a sweatshirt on over them.

I will pull through to the fi rst available drop off spot so that the line runs smoothly, even though my child is screaming that spot fi ve is closer to her classroom.

I will not put things my child will need to unload in my trunk. Seriously!

I will not whiz past cars whose kids are taking too long to unload. I will take a deep breath, have patience and remember that one day my child’s water bottle may roll under the seat and take several minutes to fi nd.

I will be watchful and careful even in the middle school line because those kids are probably updating their Instagram and have no idea they are in a parking lot.

I will not attempt to chat with my child’s teacher while she is loading or unloading my child, even though I am sure she has nothing better to do.

I will NOT text or talk on my phone!! Even if it is vibrating, beeping, ringing and generally begging to be picked up, I will leave it on the console and wait. I will remember that the pas-sengers are watching and will learn by example.

As I approach the middle school, I will do everything in my power to make sure my child has fi nished eating breakfast, brushing her hair and putting on her mascara so that she can get out of the car in a timely manner.

I will focus on driving and will not eat my breakfast, brush my hair or put on my mascara.

By abiding by this resolution, we can all have a more pleasant carpool experience. For those not interested in participating, I have a recommendation, and it’s called the bus.

For some good laughs, Google the Mr. Mom carpool clip, and check out these blogs:

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In a few weeks, we will be back in the carpool line, so there is no

better time to take our New School Year’s Carpool Resolution.

By Jennifer Elliott

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How do Dinosaurs Go to School?

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Clocky

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This year, Sam Champion of Good Morning America host-ed the event in Beverly Hills, California. Nominees at this year’s event included Kelly Ripa, Giada de Laurenitis, Nate Berkus and Ellen DeGeneres. Each attendee received a gift bag valued at $1,500, and Sara Moore was one of 30 compa-nies from around the country featured in the bag.

“I thought it was spam,” Moore recalled when she re-ceived Wilson’s initial invitation. “But then, my heart started pounding and something inside me said, ‘Maybe I should look into this.’” After researching online, as well as seeking advice from her husband, Moore made the decision to take a leap of faith for her beloved company. “We were visiting family in Oklahoma when I received the details, so I was scrambling to make it all happen from a different state.”

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S everal months ago, a friend of mine asked me to serve as the Honorary Chair for a fundraiser

she was chairing to raise money for Ja-mie’s Hope. I had heard of Jamie Gilm-ore before, but I had never met her. I agreed to help with the fundraiser be-cause my friend Amanda was so pas-sionate about the cause, and I believed in it after learning about Jamie’s story. It wasn’t until I met Jamie Gilmore, learned that she actually lives right here in Memorial and that her precious daughter Mikala goes to Frostwood El-ementary that I totally fell in love with Jaime’s amazing attitude of gratitude.

Jamie Gilmore, founder of Jamie’s Hope, was born in the Houston area in 1982. Jamie is a pediatric cancer survi-vor and is currently fighting a rare form of cancer called Acinic Cell Carcinoma. The year 2012 marked the fourth time during her life that her cancer has re-lapsed. After originating in the parotid gland, the disease has metastasized into her pelvis and lymph nodes.

In 1996, at the age of 14, Jamie dis-covered a small nodule in front of her ear. Jamie’s ENT believed the small nodule was a cyst. Lab samples were submitted to Pathology following Ja-mie’s six-hour operation to remove the nodule. Pathology results diagnosed the nodule as Acinic Cell Carcinoma. Following the diagnosis, Jamie was referred to a local doctor who advised against radiation due to Jamie’s age and the small size of the nodule.

In 2002, at the age of 20, another small nodule appeared in the same lo-cation. Jamie was referred to MD An-derson in Houston for treatment. Sur-gery was again scheduled to remove the mass. Prior to Jamie’s surgery, rou-tine labs were performed. The morning of the operation, Jamie was given the

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surprising news that her hormones were slightly elevated indicating preg-nancy. Consequently, surgery was can-celled, and Jamie returned home with her family. Doctors closely monitored Jamie throughout her pregnancy. Due to the cancer, she had to be induced at 38 weeks and gave birth to a beautiful, perfect daughter, Mikala.

On January 23, 2003, Jamie en-dured her most challenging operation: a 12 hour operation to remove the mass and reconstruct her neck and facial area affected by the cancer. Following the surgery, Jamie underwent radia-tion treatment of the affected area for six weeks. Since the surgery and ra-diation treatments, Jamie has not suf-fered a relapse of cancer in the facial or neck region.

In 2005, at the age of 23, Jamie suspected she had suffered a sports injury in her hip area. After several doctor appointments and numerous tests, she was informed of a new mass in her pelvis. Jamie was again referred to MD Anderson for treatment and un-derwent surgery to remove part of the bone including six weeks of radiation.

In 2008, Jamie began training for a marathon, which resulted in a frac-

Jamie Gilmore before and after treatment.

tured hip, ending with a partial hip replacement. Following Jamie’s partial hip replacement, she began routine check-ups with her doctors at MD An-derson.

In May of 2012, Jamie received the news of another cancer recurrence in her pelvis. Multiple tests revealed sev-eral locations in Jamie’s right pelvic area, left ischium and lymph nodes, where the cancer had once again re-turned.

Today’s medical technology does not provide a standardized treatment option for Jamie. She is being treated today at MD Anderson through clinical trials in the Targeted Therapy Depart-ment. Jamie’s chemotherapy began on June 25, 2012, and she and all of her loving family and friends are hoping to find an effective treatment to battle her rare form of cancer.

Today, Jamie has gathered sup-porters and started a non-profit called Jamie’s Hope. The mission of this non-profit organization is to acceler-ate groundbreaking cancer research in Targeted Therapy for every type of can-cer, inspired by Acinic Cell Carcinoma. The goal of Jamie’s Hope is to spon-sor research at MD Anderson to help patients diagnosed with cancer and to help them to receive the most innova-tive therapies today.

I am so grateful my friend Amanda asked me to be a part of Jamie’s Hope that afternoon because I met a wonder-ful mom who is fighting this horrible disease with grace but is also helping many others in their fight with her tireless work to raise money for MD Anderson. Such hope . . . Jaime’s Hope.

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Burdening a child with endless rules for the sake of rules is not good parenting and doesn’t promote dialogue. If you’re in this category, consider if you are mimicking your own, perhaps unhealthy, childhood. This should not be confused with establishing reasonable boundaries and rules that are core to your family’s values.

Include a child in consultation and decision making processes, even if it’s not a decision involving them. Let a child “listen” to your thought process.

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Donna Rae and Dave Smith own two gorgeous champion show dogs. “The best advice I can give to keep them safe is never leave them outside in the heat unsupervised. I make sure there is plenty of fresh water. They get extra water with their dry food at dinner time for more liq-uids,” said Donna Rae.

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Cool, Fresh Water Animals need to be hydrated with

fresh water as much as possible when in the heat. It is important to keep a wa-ter dish in a cool shade and change it frequently. If you can’t be around all day to watch over Fido, there are watering systems that hook up to a faucet. They provide water when it is needed and are triggered by motion. You might even treat Fido to some homemade chilled yummies to keep him cool.

ShelterDogs get sunburned, too. Sunscreen

is available for dogs, but it isn’t ideal. A tree is good; a shelter is better. But, an insulated doghouse with a fan is the best. Doggie doors are probably the best of both worlds. The only drawback with those is that in the heat, many other crit-ters want to come inside out of the heat, too.

PoolsDoes your dog love water? Get him

a plastic – not infl atable – kiddie pool. They can be found at most home stores. The water needs to be changed to keep it fresh; never allow it to stand for days in the pool. Mosquitoes will love it and your dog. Then, you have another problem.

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shade or being inside, there are other ways to beat the heat. Most major pet stores have cooling dog vests, which long-haired, bushy dogs prefer, and col-lars in stock for summer. Cool dog boots can pamper your pet if it is on the side-walk, asphalt, dock or sand. Some folks opt for a summer cut for their pet during the hottest times of the year. My canine pal, Princess Grace Kelly, gets one every summer, and I put pink bows on her ears and hip so she won’t feel so exposed. Just remember that even with that sum-mer cut, they are wearing a fur coat in August. Too much heat and sun leads to heat exhaustion.

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W hen I was fourteen-years-old, my mom took me to a doctor’s ap-

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rated morning program on television in Texas, and Jan Glenn was the bubbly co-host. She was at the Hard Rock Café that day making a public appearance.

I remember like it was yesterday. I walked up to Jan, introduced myself and

told her I was going to host my own lo-cal TV show just like her when I grew up. She was gracious and sweet but hon-estly, probably thought, “Who does this girl think she is?”

Fast forward to 1997 when I was 29 years-old and working for KTBU-TV, Jan was hired to produce the show I hosted called Wild About Houston. Now Jan never had children, so I was soon ad-opted as her “TV daughter,” and a girl could not have asked for a better “TV mom.” She taught me so much about television, writing, hosting, storytelling and producing, and we worked together at the station for thirteen years. Jan of-ten jokes that she worked for me at the station, and she works for me now at the magazine, but the truth of the matter is, I still learn from Jan all of the time.

I can remember around thirteen years ago, we were shooting in the studio, and Jan said a “friend” was coming to watch us shoot. During commercial break, I noticed a big, burly, gentle man watch-ing, so I introduced myself. He said, “Hi, I’m Gene Haynes, Jan Glenn’s friend.” I knew Jan wanted me to meet him to see what I thought, but I didn’t care what she thought. I loved Gene instantly and knew they would be together forever.

A few weeks ago, Jan and Gene fi -nally got married to my absolute joy, and now, not only do I have the absolute best “TV mom” a gal could want, but I have a bonus “TV dad” who knows nothing about television except fl ipping the re-mote! Congratulations Jan and Gene! All of us at absolutely! Memorial Magazine are so happy for you!

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This will be determined by your child’s age, their past experiences and develop-mental stage. If you are unsure about what to say and when to give the infor-mation, call the Child Life Department, and we can help you find the right words. Some recommendations include:

Toddlers: Provide your child with ba-sic and brief details; use language that is familiar. Your child may become fussy with the change of environment and rou-tine; it will help if you remain calm and patient with your child. Support your child with your presence, gentle voice and touch, allow your child to choose a favorite stuffed animal, blanket or com-fort item to bring to the appointment.

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School-Aged Children: Depending on their temperament and previous expe-rience, you could prepare your child one to two weeks ahead of time. Be open to answering the questions your child has, as best you can. Explain what will happen before, during and after the visit using minimally threatening sensory language. Sometimes procedures are painful and difficult for children. Allow them to cry as it may be their only outlet for expres-sion at that moment. Praise your child for their efforts to comply, follow directions and encourage expression of fears and concerns. If your child becomes angry or quiet in the hospital, know that this is nor-mal. Be supportive and treat your child as normally as possible.

Adolescents: At this age, your child is often aware of the necessity of the visit. Facilitate choices when possible giving the child a sense of control; include them in the plan of care, respect autonomy and

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respect privacy. Give complete, honest explanations about the visit, and provide opportunities for your child to discuss concerns with the staff.

If your child is extremely anxious, you can schedule a medical play session to enhance learning and encourage self-ex-pression. Lastly, when you arrive on cam-pus, ask for Child Life Services.

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Our department has worked to impact more than 23 treatment and exam rooms at Texas Children’s Hospital West Cam-pus making them more appealing to chil-dren by installing “working” murals. The once stark white room, with big unfamiliar equipment, is forever changed by adding a little color. The murals make our setting familiar; we use them to engage children in I SPY games and provide visual distrac-tions.

The Child Life Department has also introduced iPod play in our Emergency Department. The iPod play works to re-duce anxiety as children are occupied and engaged during wait times.

Additionally, the department offers a variety of resources to meet your family’s needs. We offer customized teaching resources for children on the autism spectrum, pill swallowing, assistance with medicine compliance, medical play, school reentry visits, diagnosis teaching, grief and bereavement support, sibling support, surgery tours and procedural preparation books.

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Our spines are marvels of design. They consist of two parts, the ver-tebrae and the discs. The vertebral bones are the rigid attachment points for our muscles and form a protective channel around our spinal cord. The discs are the strong cartilage that at-tach the bones, allowing them to move harmoniously together, yet providing enough control of the motion that the nerves are not stretched or damaged. The disks also provide cushioning that protects our brains from being jarred by each step we take.

Over time, the outer fi bers of the disks can accumulate small tears and other damage so that an inadvertent twist or bend can result in a larger tear. These tears can be very pain-ful and can cause irritation of nearby structures, such as the nerves go-ing into the leg. If the tears are large enough, sometimes some of the inner material of the disc can escape and press on a nerve going into the leg. This is called a herniated disc.

Most of these events are self-limited and improve on their own. Striving for a leaner body mass and improving core strength and fl exibility are the best ways to avoid injury and are often the fi rst steps in recovery. For symptoms that last longer than two weeks without improvement, it is advisable to see a spine specialist who can evaluate you for other condi-tions that mimic a torn disc and who can recommend medications or other treatments to limit the duration and severity of pain.

Christoph Meyer, M.D., is a board certifi ed orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in holistic spine care, as well as minimally invasive and com-plex surgery. Visit Houston Center for Spine Surgery and Disc Replace-ment with locations in both Memorial and Katy. For more information, call 713-64-SPINE.

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Dr. Drew Darsey of Darsey-Krivan Orthodontics believes that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Dr. Darsey graduated from Texas A&M University with not only a degree in engineering, but more impor-tantly, with his wife Taylor. Now with two young kids, Molly, 2, and Mack, 10 months, plus three dogs, there is never a dull moment in the Darsey house.

For as long as he can remember, Dr. Darsey wanted to be an orthodontist. He went on to earn dental and orthodontic degrees from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Finally, after years of hard work, the time came to decide where to practice, which was a no-brainer. When he joined with Dr. James Krivan, he was blessed with a family-oriented practice close to home and family. Dr. Krivan has been serving this community for over 40 years, treating families over generations.

The Darsey-Krivan Orthodontics philosophy is very simple: treat people like you want to be treated. They pride themselves on not having a long wait time at appointments, plenty of quality time with the doctor and excellent personal ser-vice from top to bottom. It is a philosophy that continues to stand the test of time.

Darsey-Krivan Orthodontics is privileged to meet so many wonderful peo-ple in the community and to have a positive impact on patients’ lives. They look forward to having you as part of our orthodontic family!

Call 713-464-8905 to schedule your complimentary exam today. For more information, visit www.memorialvillageortho.com.

Dr. Drew Darsey’s Journey to Darsey-Krivan Orthodontics

The TMS Serenity Center: Providing Relieffor Major Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Over 14 million individuals struggle with Major Depression, and over 19 million suffer from Anxiety Disorders. Unfortunately, less than half of these indi-viduals benefi t from treatment with traditional medications. Dr. Kimberly Cress, medical director of the TMS Serenity Center, says that it is not uncommon for her to see patients who are on one or more medications with continued depression and/or anxiety. Others are struggling due to the side effects from medications such as weight gain and sexual dysfunction.

An alternative treatment is now available called TMS or Transcranial Mag-netic Stimulation. TMS was FDA-cleared in 2008 and available at the TMS Serenity Center since April 2010. Over the past three years, the TMS Serenity Center has successfully treated over 100 individuals. In May 2013, Dr. Kimberly Cress presented the Center’s fi ndings at the American Psychiatric Association meeting with 70% of patients obtaining relief from depression and 68% ob-taining relief from anxiety. One patient, Ramona, reported, “By the end of the TMS treatments, I had my life back. I never would have dreamed I would ever feel this good again.”

TMS utilizes an MRI-strength magnet. The magnet pulses on and off over a 30 minute period of time stimulating the area of the brain that is less active due to the mood disorder. This magnetic fi eld stimulates the nerves to release chem-icals or neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. These are the same neurotransmitters that are provided artifi cially through antidepres-sant medications but without risk of side effects. Jen, daughter of a TMS patient, said, “Thank you for giving my mother her life back and for giving her back to us. We came to you with no hope, and to me, you truly performed a miracle.”

For more information, contact the TMS Serenity Center at 281-240-4322 or visit www.tmsserenitycenter.com.

Shoulder pain affects every as-pect of life. Not only does it change the way you interact with the world around you during the day, it often in-tensifi es at night making it even more frustrating. No matter what you do for work, for recreation or around the house, shoulder pain can be debilitat-ing and frustrating.

Athletic Orthopedics & Knee Cen-ter (AOKC) has a longstanding tradi-tion of working with active people to keep them going. Managing shoulder pain and injuries fi ts in with AOKC’s mission. From your fi rst visit, AOKC’s goal is to get you back to life without a thought of your shoulder. Whether your aim is having a stable shoulder on the football fi eld, being able to get back on the tennis court, having the chance to play with your grandkids or just being able to rest throughout the night, AOKC wants the opportunity to relieve your shoulder pain.

AOKC is a full-service orthopedic clinic under the AOK Medical Center umbrella. Additionally, they have AOK Emergency Room, which is staffed 24/7 by emergency room physicians who initiate the management of your injury with quick access to AOKC for consultation. Because of the compre-hensive care provided at one location, AOKC is available for same-day ap-pointments.

AOKC is conveniently located on I-10 at Campbell Road at 9180 Katy Freeway, Suite 200. For more infor-mation, call 713-984-1400 or visit www.aokc.net.

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Q&AWith Dr. Kasia Lindhorst

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Q: What should I do to keep my child hydrated in the summer? A: Most parents know that keeping your child well hy-drated especially in the heat of the Hou-ston summers, is the key to health. Advertisers do a great job promoting sports drinks such as Gato-rade, “all natural” juices, and sodas. However, all these are � lled with around 10 teaspoons of sugar and have the acid-ity close to the one of battery acid. � e acid destroys teeth by opening tunnels in the enamel that allow the sugar to set-tle in and provide great source of fuel to cavity causing bacteria. And that’s how many children with mostly healthy eat-ing habits end up with cavities!

Q: So what should my child drink?A: � e best drink is always water. It provides us with the hydration we need without any acid or sugar and allows all systems of your body to work well. Your skin is healthy, your kidneys work well, your electrolyte balance is maintained, and it helps you control calories by feel-ing full. It also does no damage to the teeth and helps to keep the mouth clean. If however, you are looking for more electrolytes, your second choice for the kids should be chocolate milk. A small carton a� er a workout will replenish lost sugar and give them energy without the unnecessary acid and with minimal amount of sugar. � is should only be a treat however, with water making up most of the day’s � uid intake.

SkinScriptions Med Spa and Erasing Time have pooled talents to help patients achieve beautiful, healthy skin, starting with a good basic skincare regimen and extending to cosmetic fi llers to reverse the ravishes of aging and sagging skin.

"Each patient deserves personalized treatment and a result that is best for them. All faces are unique,” says Missi Gibbens, G.N., who collaborates with Georgia Sloan, R.N., to teach patients good skincare practices. They offer dermal fi llers, Botox, Xeomin, chemical peels, dermaplaning, Clear and Brilliant Laser, skincare, Mineral makeup, Clarisonic and sclerotherapy for spider veins.

After meeting years ago, Missi and Georgia share the same philosophy of look-ing younger, yet natural. Georgia has been Missi’s mentor and is deeply connect-ed to Katy and West Houston as a registered nurse and certifi ed aesthetic nurse specialist for the last 12 years. “Our procedures improve the way our clients look, without being ‘obvious’ to others,” Georgia says.

Missi began her career in aesthetics 10 years ago at La Roche Posay and Merz Aesthetics. Having trained many injectors, she believes the art of injecting is ex-actly that – an art. Missi and Georgia have combined their talents to help patients achieve a younger, yet balanced geometric outcome without looking "done.”

You deserve to look your very best. Visit 21720 Kingsland Boulevard, Suite 303A in Katy for a consultation and evaluation. For more information, call Georgia at 713-829-0972 or Missi at 713-458-0224.

Don’t Like the Age You See in the Mirror?

It is hard to believe that school is almost back in session. As you start ponder-ing the contents of lunch boxes, Smiles for Kids would like to give you a “Smiles For Kids Guide to Healthy Snacks.”

First, think of how much sugar the snack contains. For example, fruit has natural sugars and vitamins, which nourish kids, but it has no artifi cially added sweeteners. Fruit is also non-sticky and can be quickly removed from the teeth by chewing and saliva. However, foods such as “fruit snacks” are fi lled with nothing but sugar and acid and have no nutritional qualities.

Next, consider how long the snack has a potential of staying on the teeth. Fruit snacks or gummy bears can stay in the grooves of the teeth for hours, causing weakening of enamel and cavities. The stickier the food, the greater damage it will infl ict. Hard candy or lollipops stay in the mouth for way too long and are severely acidic, which causes cavities!

Finally, consider drinks you are giving your kids. Children should have milk at meal times and nothing but water throughout the day. Cokes, sports drinks and juices are super sugary and very acidic. It’s a deadly combination for your little one’s teeth, and you should consider indulging in such luxuries only once or twice a month. Instead, fi ll their daily lunch boxes with whole grain breads, pretzels and crackers, cheeses and yogurts (low sugar content ones) that cleanse teeth and provide calcium, fruits and veggies such as carrots and broccoli, which provide vitamins and energy, and water, water, water!

Have fun planning lunches in this upcoming school year let us know if you have any fun and appetizing snacks that we could share with our Smiles For Kids fami-lies. For more information, call 713-461-1509 or go to www.smiles-for-kids.com.

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The BellaContour® system uses a combination of low energy ultrasound, elec-trical stimulation and vacuum massage to remove unwanted fat painlessly and effi ciently. This FDA approved non-surgical treatment stimulates facial and body fat cells so that fat is released and then eliminated as part of the body’s natural metabolic process. The treatment is pain free, involves zero downtime and is suit-able for both men and women.

Lose inches, eliminate fat, reduce stretch marks and cellulite and tighten your skin with BellaContour’s non-invasive and pain free FDA approved body contour-ing system. Common areas treated included abdomen, buttocks, thighs and up-per arms. BellaContour® is suitable for all ages and body shapes. Patients using BellaContour® lost between 2.15 inches to a maximum of 6.2 inches in one area with an average of 0.8 inches during their fi rst treatment!

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Does Laser Tattoo Removal Really Work?

Tattoos have been present in human culture for thousands of years. These permanent symbols, ranging from simple to intricate and always personal, have served as charms, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs and even forms of punishment.

Tattoo regret has been around just as long as tattoos. Pre-laser tattoo removal methods including dermabrasion, sal-abrasion, cryosurgery and excision, which is sometimes still used along with skin grafts for larger tattoos. Tattoo removal by laser was initially performed with continuous-wave lasers

and later with Q-switched lasers, which became commercial-ly available in the early 1990s.

Today, “laser tattoo removal” usually refers to the non-in-vasive removal of tattoo pigments using Q-switched lasers. A common misconception is that the Q-switched laser “burns” through the skin down to the ink in the tattoo thus removing it from the body. In reality, the Q-switched laser passes harm-lessly through the epidermis and strikes the targeted ink locat-ed in the dermis using the theory of Selective Photothermol-ysis (SPTL). The fragmented ink particles are shattered into

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Stephanie Barfi eld, DDS, partners with patients to build and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. She is passionate about helping patients achieve the confi dence that comes from having optimal oral health. From a young age, she knew that Dentistry was the profession she wanted to pur-sue. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Den-tistry, Stephenie Barfi eld, DDS, now owns a general, family and cosmetic practice in Houston.

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Did you know that crooked teeth can lead to tooth decay and gum disease? Did you also know that crooked teeth trap more germs that cause bad breath? All of the nooks and crannies that develop in between crooked teeth begin to harbor plaque, tartar and food debris, which make clean-ing more diffi cult. Flossing and brushing are easier when performed on straight teeth! Even the natural cleansing mechanisms by the tongue and our saliva are more effec-tive in and around straight teeth.

Also, when teeth are not lined up, the forces of chew-ing are stronger on certain teeth, and these forces are not distributed evenly. The unnecessary forces lead to wear and more pressure in certain areas, which can weaken the bone supporting the roots of those teeth. Disharmony in the jaw joints can occur, sometimes leading to headaches and chronic pain in the face and neck. Simply stated, straighter teeth function better and create stability in the surrounding jaw areas.

Straight teeth look better and have cosmetic benefi ts, too. Often individuals who are proud of their smile will take care of their smile more. Thus, having a nice smile can im-prove one’s self image. Aligning protruding teeth can also reduce the chances of injury to those teeth. If a person un-dergoes orthodontic treatment, it improves the esthetics, the health and the function of his or her teeth. The benefi ts of orthodontic treatment will last a lifetime. A smile that is attractive is an important asset at every age.

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Zaaz Studios on Memorial has added a new, non-inva-sive procedure to its menu of beauty treatments. LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Therapy utilizes panels of red, blue and yellow lights to deliver low-level pulses of light to activate skin cells. It converts light energy already found in skin cells to promote healing and anti-aging effects.

As we age, collagen and elastin break down. This results in wrinkles, creases and folds in the skin. LED therapy can reverse the appearance of aging skin with a light wave that penetrates far beneath the surface without causing any dam-age. It also pulls collagen to the surface to fi ll in wrinkles.

Cosmetic benefi ts of LED Therapy include:• Minimizes the appearance of fi ne lines and wrinkles• Clears blemishes and minimizes pores• Improves the appearance of skin tone and texture• Restores skin’s natural collagen production• Reduces melanin that causes brown spots• Reduces the effects of sun-damaged skin• Increases circulation and moisture• Reduces skin degradation, redness and fl ushing• Decreases scarring, redness, dry patches, itching

and sensitivity caused by eczemaHealth benefi ts of LED Therapy include:Studies show that skin exposed to LED wavelengths

grows 150-200 percent faster. Therefore, as LED therapy improves the cosmetic appearance of skin, it also promotes the healing of wounds, scars and burns. LED therapy is safe and effective for all skin types, has no known side ef-fects, downtime or pain and requires no after care. Enjoy the benefi ts of LED Therapy once weekly, twice weekly or as often as you wish!

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lose their fullness and start to sag. A facelift, one of the most commonly per-formed procedures today, can provide a remarkable improvement to the ap-pearance of the face. It is the ideal treatment for correcting a sagging jaw line, falling cheeks and a blunted neckline. Years ago, when facelifts fi rst gained popularity, surgeons utilized methods that often left the face looking wind-blown or pulled.

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Aging of the neck is usually a combination of loose skin and muscle, as well as excess fat, resulting in the appearance of multiple chins. In cases where there is excessive neck sagging or when a facelift is not required, a neck lift performed by itself can make a remarkable difference in your appearance. If excess fat is also present, liposuction can be combined to give the neck a better contour.

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Even though women are busy, they should not forget to take care of themselves. While women pride themselves on keeping their family healthy, are they doing all they can for their own health? Magazines and TV shows will tell us what the average woman must do to stay healthy. But what is most important for us personally? Individual family history and lifestyle have to be considered. Women should be able to have a conversation with their doctor and come up with a plan for achieving good health and keeping it.

With every stage of our lives, there are concerns about our female bodies that are often better addressed by a gy-necologist. Teenagers can visit a gynecologist to be reas-sured and educated. Women who are growing their fam-ily can visit an obstetrician/gynecologist before they con-ceive, during the pregnancy, and for their care following pregnancy. Some women stop seeing their gynecologist after they have their last child, but the concerns of fam-ily planning, menstrual changes, breast health, and bone health continue.

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SprinG BranchSports Spotlight

Twelve-year-old Georgia Clark is currently a 7th grader at Memorial Middle School. Georgia is an avid softball player and has been playing softball since she was age six. She made the leap from SBMSA league ball to tournament/select ball in 2009. She is currently playing for the Kaos 2000, where she plays catcher and fi rst base.

Recently, her team was in Kileen, Texas at the American Softball Association National Qualifi er. Georgia is an excellent hitter but had yet to hit a home run. Everything changed at this event when Georgia went 10-15, with four homeruns and three doubles. Her coach gave her the team’s tournament trophy plaque as her MVP award!

Congratulations Georgia!

N ow that the kids are heading back to school, it’s time for mom to take a much needed time out. When I heard about Deer Lake Lodge and Spa, which is an

exclusive boutique wellness resort that promotes enhanced living through holistic cleansing and other therapeutic practices in a relaxing, secluded environment in Conroe, I have to admit I was a little hesitant to try it. A friend of mine talked me into going with her, and I am so glad I did!

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services of juice fasting, colonics, body works and energy works, Deer Lake Lodge and Spa aspires to improve guests’ health in an environment where they can enjoy a multi-faceted cleansing program in a rustic-chic resort atmosphere. I was not sure I could actually go a couple days fasting, and in fact, we stopped at the convenience store on the way so I could pick up some Sour Cream Lay’s Baked Potato Chips. I know, I am ashamed to say it, but I can also admit that I did not eat them. The juices, soups and salads they served were plenty to fi ll me up, and I felt so much better by fasting.

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AM Houston is brimming with restaurants. What sets Ruth’s

Chris apart from other steak houses in Houston?

RC At Ruth’s Chris Steak House, you will always fi nd USDA Prime

steaks, selected from the top 2% of America’s exceptional beef served, siz-zling hot with heaping sides of warm ambience and comfortable elegance. The restaurant prides itself on propri-etary cooking methods. For example, the trademarked 1,800-degree oven that Ruth Fertel helped develop nearly 50 years ago. In addition, each steak is served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays “sizzling” hot from the fi rst to the last bite.

What sets Ruth’s Chris apart from other restaurants is not only our high standards and consistent delivery, but rather our commitment to the founder’s vision and her drive for excellence. To-day, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, all

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I t all began in 1965 when Ruth Fertel purchased Chris Steak House in New

Orleans. She proudly added her name to the original, Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Since then, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has become a worldwide destination with over 135 restaurants for an incredible steak house experience.

In Houston, we know and love the Ruth’s Chris Richmond location, but as of July 22nd, the steakhouse will have a new three-story home in the Galleria area. We look forward to the fresh fl avors and are excited about a new spot to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails with friends. As their story continues to unfold, let’s fi nd out a little more about the tradition they offer in a new setting.

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CHRIS STEAK HOUSE5433 Westheimer RoadHOUSTON, TEXAS 77056(713) 789-2333www.ruthschris.com

team members continue to serve each guest the way Ruth Fertel always did, with superior quality food, the most hos-pitable service and a genuine affection for everyone who truly enjoys the expe-rience of dining with other people. It’s warm, it’s welcoming, and it’s elegant, without ever being stuffy!

AM How long has Ruth’s Chris been in the Houston market?

RC Our Houston restaurant has been a mainstay on the city’s

dining landscape having opened its doors 36 years ago. We were serving our same signature sizzling steaks when the Astros played in the Astrodome, along with the Oilers, when Nolan Ryan played for the Angels, when Fred Hofheinz was Mayor and the Space Shuttle hadn’t yet taken its fi rst fl ight.

AM What prompted the move to a new location, and what can

our readers expect?

RC While our Richmond Avenue restaurant was a wonderful

home for many years, we are looking for-ward to being part of the ever-expanding Galleria area. We are excited and grate-ful to connect with our new neighbors while continuing to open our doors to the entire Houston community. Readers can expect the same signature sizzling steaks and supreme service in a new, contemporary space.

AM What atmosphere will the new, contemporary Ruth’s Chris of-

fer us?

RC Aside from being newly renovat-ed, the Westheimer Ruth’s Chris

Steak House will have gorgeous fl oor-to-ceiling windows, a wine mezzanine with a balcony overlooking the dining room and an expanded bar that will allow triple the amount of guests.

AM In addition to the steaks Ruth’s Chris is known for,

what fl avors can we expect from Car-los Padilla in the new location?

RC Guests can expect the same top-notch service, food and

handcrafted cocktails. From the Cowboy Ribeye and Barbecued Shrimp to the Raspberry Rosemary Cosmo and Straw-berry Basil Gimlet, there’s something for every palate to savor. Our happy hour, Sizzle, Swizzle and Swirl, offers the perfect summertime sips and bar bites. All items are $7 including the Tender-loin Skewers, Prime Sliders, Seared Ahi Tuna, Pomegranate Martini and Mos-cow Mule. Every few months, Chef Car-los will highlight fresh, seasonal dishes showcasing their peak fl avor. We will be opening the new location with a featured Alaskan Halibut topped with Lobster and Crab in a light Hollandaise sauce.

AM What do you think will surprise us most at the new Ruth’s

Chris?

RC The new location will bring an updated space, plus AV/satel-

lite capabilities and private dining space. Also new to the restaurant is Blue Dog artwork from acclaimed artist and regu-lar guest at the Ruth’s Chris in New Or-leans, George Rodrigue. One of his piec-es will be featured keeping in-theme with the state’s pride and culture.

Ruth’s Chris sizzling signature steak.



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AMERICAN

SHARKY’S AMERICAN GRILL1140 Eldridge Parkway, [email protected]

Sharky’s American Grill serves a variety of everyone’s favorites from the freshest seafood dishes to mouthwatering burgers. Recently named by the Houston Chronicle as “one of the best restaurants for dining in the Energy Corridor,” Sharky’s provides a casual atmosphere for professionals to relax after work, and a fun place for families to enjoy. Sharky’s is committed to offering West Houston the best dishes and highest quality ingredients at affordable prices.

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BRUNCH

BRUNCH KAFE11113 1/2 Katy Freeway, 77079713-647-8751www.brunchkafe.com

Here at Brunch Kafe, you’ll enjoy a laid back, diner atmosphere with a heaping helping of home-style breakfast specialties such as eggs benedict, wings with waffl es, creative omelettes and more. Chicken fried steak, chicken pot pie and burgers top a list of lunch and dinner picks at Brunch Kafe. Brunch Kafe also has a beverage menu that includes specialty coffees, smoothies, fl avored tea and tapioca. Be sure to save room for a slice of apple, cherry or pecan pie.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE

MASRAFF’S1753 Post Oak Blvd.Houston, 77056713-355-1975www.masraffs.com

Hands on proprietors, Russell and Tony Masraff, recognized premier Houston restaurateurs, offer affordable elegance, attentive yet unobtrusive service and exquisitely fresh American cuisine prepared with the best ingredients from around the world. Located in the heart of the Galleria, Masraff’s, features the perfect ambience for business and social gatherings. Whether dining in one of the elegant dining rooms, stunning bar area with the elevated fi replace or The Patio on the Boulevard by the waterfall, Masraff’s impeccable service is sure to offer a dining experience to remember.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE

THE WYNDEN1025 South Post Oak Lane, 77056281-768-6070www.thewynden.com

Masraff’s has long since been known for excellence and uncompromising quality, and this tradition continues with our event venue, The Wynden. Nestled in the center of the prestigious Galleria area, The Wynden features a picturesque courtyard along with a Tuscan setting for indoor events. Perfect for corporate or social, wedding or fundraiser, Masraff’s exquisite cuisine and impeccable service will ensure that your next event will be a memory made to last a lifetime.

Four generations of recipes. Home-style Italian cuisine. A Carrabba family eatery.

John M. Carrabba, Proprietario

Full-Service CateringPrivate Banquet RoomsBox Lunches & Delivery

www.piattoristorante.com

Royal Oaks11693 Westheimer281.759.7500

Galleria4925 W. Alabama @ Post Oak Blvd.713.871.9722


GRILLE

HARVEST ORGANIC GRILLEGalleria Area • 713-243-09001810 Fountain View, 77057

Westchase Area • 281-597-000011681 Westheimer, 77077www.harvestgrille.com

Harvest Organic Grille is a new, healthy restaurant in the Houston area. We serve healthy foods, natural, organic products, free range chicken, wild caught seafood and certified natural angus beef. From freshest selections on our unlimited salad bar to the natural grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and wild caught seafood cooked over flames by our grill-masters, we are serious about providing you with a fresh new take on the way you dine out.

GRILLE

024 GRILLE945 Gessner, 77024281-501-4350Facebook.com/024Grille

024 Grille combines the atmosphere of a local bistro and the classic tradition of a Texas steakhouse. This contemporary restaurant provides a full menu of locally-inspired foods for freshness and classic dishes with a twist. Complete with four intimate private dining rooms, a sophisticated wine list and a signature cocktail menu, 024 Grille is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ITALIAN

PIATTO RISTORANTE 11693 Westheimer @ Royal Oaks Club Dr., 77077281-759-7500

4925 West Alabama @ Post Oak Blvd., 77056713-871-9722 www.piattoristorante.com

At Piatto, you’ll taste the Carrabba family’s lifelong passion for food in every delicious bite. John Marion Carrabba, owner of Piatto, has family recipes that have been handed down through four generations; you’ll enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made the old-fashioned way – from scratch! These delicious dishes are served by a superb staff in a warm and relaxing environment. From boxed lunches to a large dining banquet, Piatto can help make your next event a delicious success! Piatto offers catering for all occasions – social, business or ‘just because.’ Extensive on-site banquet rooms and off-site catering available.

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MEXICAN

CANTINA LAREDO11129 Westheimer, 77042713-952-3287www.cantinalaredo.com

Cantina Laredo specializes in authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated and upscale atmosphere. The entire lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch and Cantina menus are all available for take-out, some delivery and catering. Selections such as Ensalada de Cilantro y Pollo, Cascabel Ribeye and Tacos al Carbon are divine, not to mention the Mexican apple pie that is served with a warm brandy butter and choice of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

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T hese days, sum-mer is the sea-son for block-

buster movie releases. In the past, most Hou-ston theatres shut down at the beginning of June and remained closed for the summer, waiting for cooler weather to re-turn. In the early to mid-20th century, summer

in Houston became the season to seek refuge from the blistering heat in the air-conditioned picture palaces of down-town Houston.

As early as 1839, there were numer-ous attempts to establish theatrical venues in Houston. The nineteenth cen-tury parade of venues included the 1886 Perkins Hall, later renovated as Pillot’s Opera House, Gray’s Hall in 1879 and Sweeney & Coombs’ Opera House in 1890. After the turn of the century, a new City Auditorium served as a venue for conventions, society balls and theat-rical productions.

The Isis Theatre, built in 1912, was Houston’s fi rst truly deluxe motion-picture theater. The Isis featured Egyp-tian designs and decorations, modern fi reproof architecture, a $5,000 pipe or-gan and live orchestral accompaniment for silent fi lms. The theater contained an early form of air conditioning that brought in a constant stream of fresh air from the outside and washed the air with a fi ne spray of water before shoot-ing it into the auditorium. During the summer, blocks of ice would be placed in the “washing” chamber.

The 1920s spawned a theater build-ing boom that created the most elegant movie houses downtown Houston would ever see. The 1923 Majestic on Rusk Av-enue was considered a pivotal landmark in cinema architecture for being the fi rst “atmospheric” theatre. The audi-torium interior looked like an elaborate outdoor garden with a starlit sky over-head. Lighting units installed in the space behind the ceiling could blink like stars and moving clouds were projected on the ceiling.

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The Kirby Theatre opened in 1927 and was less ostentatious than the Met-ropolitan but nevertheless contained carved white pillars, stately marble stairways and walls and a spacious foyer and mezzanine promenade. The Kirby featured some of the fi rst talk-ies including The Jazz Singer and The Lights of New York.

The extravagant Loew’s State Thea-tre also opened in 1927 at a cost of $1 million. The fl oors and walls of the outer lobbies were marble and rows of bronze doors separated the lobby, foyer and auditorium. Furnishings included French antiques from the Vanderbilt townhouse in Manhattan. The ceiling contained a 33-foot-diameter dome em-bellished with dancing fi gures.

Initially, all the downtown movie houses featured both vaudeville and movies, live performers and appear-ances of major stars like Judy Garland, who came to Houston to promote their new movies. The Majestic and Will Horwitz’s Texan are generally consid-ered the fi rst true air-conditioned movie houses in the city, but Loew’s spent over $100,000 on a specially engineered air-conditioning unit that could pump out air at a chilly 65 degrees.

Houston entertainment entrepre-neur Will Horwitz was a pioneer in the movie business, initiating the era of the “Homefolks Theatres,” modest, rea-sonably priced movie houses, usually

showing second runs of movies. At its peak, his theatres drew 75,000-83,000 patrons weekly. He owned and operat-ed four downtown movie theaters: The Iris, The Texan, The Uptown and The Ritz including others. Horwitz’s thea-tres offered several promotional events for children including “Peanut Day” in honor of his daughter’s birthday, which included a free streetcar ticket, a free movie ticket and a bag of peanuts at the show via a newspaper coupon for chil-dren.

After the Depression, the massive, ornate downtown theatres were re-placed by smaller, more intimate struc-tures located in the neighborhoods. The Delman was the fi rst, and it was also the fi rst Houston theatre to be built specifi cally for sound pictures. Some of these smaller venues, such as the River Oaks, the Capitan, the Granada and the Bellaire, were independently owned. Others, such as the Yale, the Tower and the Alabama, were owned by the Inter-state Theatre Circuit. In 1928, Houston had six black-oriented theater and two theaters that catered to Mexican Ameri-cans. The Lincoln Theatre was the fi rst downtown movie theater owned and op-erated by an African-American.

The opulent downtown movie houses gradually disappeared by the 1970s. Most of the neighborhood movie houses are now gone as well. The River Oaks continues to show movies, and the Tower and the Alabama have been re-purposed as a restaurant and a grocery store.

Houston movies houses evolved into multiscreen cinemas beginning in 1965 with General Cinemas Cinema II Thea-tres at the Gulfgate, Meyerland and Northline malls. By November 1986, there were fi fty-seven theatres, with 323 screens. Multiscreen cinemas have now morphed into movie megaplexes with advanced sound systems, stadium seating, 3-D and IMAX shows with mul-tiple auditoriums.

Today, there are many ways to view movies; however, none of them offer the glamour of the palatial picture palaces of the past.

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