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At Home With

Drs. Haroldand Lynn Nolte

At Home With

Drs. Haroldand Lynn Nolte

Nothing BeatsFriday Night

Lights

Nothing BeatsFriday Night

Lights

Safe and Secure in

Ellis County

Safe and Secure in

Ellis County

EndlessPossibilities

EndlessPossibilities

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www.waxahachienow.com 1 WaxahachieNOW October 2007

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ContentsOctober 2007, Volume 4, Issue 10

36 Around TownNOW

38 Who’s CookingNOW

40 FinanceNOW

42 HealthNOW

44 OutdoorsNOW

45 Community Calendar

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20SportsNOW Nothing Beats FridayNight Lights

24BusinessNOWChanging People’sLives for the Better

30EducationNOW Safe and Securein Ellis County

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Lending a Helping Hand

Lives Forever Changed At Home With Drs. Harold and Lynn Nolte



Dear Readers,

October is synonymous with beautifully coloredleaves, exciting high school athletic competitions,homemade chili and temperatures that warrant theneed for a sweater and stocking cap. The shorter daysoffer extra time to cozy up on the couch or sit before thefireplace enjoying another edition of WaxahahieNOW, the community magazine featuring your friends and neighbors.

Read about Drs. Harold and Lynn Nolte, who not only shared their hearts andhome, but openly and honestly included news of Kathryn Venera Nolte, theiradopted daughter from Russia. Other stories included in this edition are sure towarm your heart, while also educating, enlightening and inspiring you to getinvolved in your community in more ways than one. This edition would beincomplete without a special sports feature on senior “Boomer” Collins, startingquarterback for the Waxahachie Indians.

Believe me, there really is something for everyone, so get comfy, get cozy and enjoy!

Sandra McIntoshWaxahachie Editor

Editor’s Note


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GGiving back to the community is something that

many of us have thought about from time to time. A lot ofpeople would like to help in some way, but may not knowwhere to begin. Some people donate money, while othersdonate items for those in need. However, one of the mostvaluable gifts of charity is that of time.

One way to serve your community is to becomea mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.Created over 100 years ago, the program wasdesigned to reach out to children in need. “Theylive with an at-risk factor, most commonly children of single parents, incarcerated parents,those who live in high crime areas and those withlow self-esteem,” said Diana Phillips, regionalexecutive director for the North Texas chapter.

The North Texas chapter, which is also thelargest chapter in the nation, has recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Soon, it will enterinto its fourth year of partnership with our veryown, Waxahachie Independent School District.“This year the chapter is targeted to reach about7,300 children. By the end of this year in Waxahachie, wewant to be serving over 200,” Diana added.

Although the Waxahachie group currently has over 100mentors, 60 children are still on the list. How do you

explain to a child who desperately needs a mentor that noone is available? A child with low self-esteem may take it asa sign of unworthiness, and may ask himself, “What iswrong with me?”

“Our main focus is on the recruitment of mentors,” Diananoted. As regional director, Dianareaches out to different organizationsand businesses constantly. “I wouldnot hesitate to give a presentation tonight-shift workers at midnight,”she added.

The proven theory is that whenthese children, referred to as “Littles,”are partnered with adult volunteers,known as “Bigs,” a friendship isformed. This new friendship providesencouragement and trust. The statistics speak for themselves: 87percent are more likely to graduatefrom high school. “Fifty-eight percent of those go on to college or

technical schools,” Diana noted. Fifty-two percent are lesslikely to skip school; 46 percent are less likely to use illegaldrugs; and 27 percent are less likely to use alcohol. Therelationship between the Big and Little provides a consistent


— By Ashley Carlino

Being big brings hope to little hearts. L-R, Mike O'Teter, Tom Collins,Melissa Cobb, Jim Phillips, Diana Phillips, Charles Pierson, Dr. Nolte

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lifeline of support, a source of respitefor the child. Instead of turning todrugs or the streets, the Little turns tothe Big for guidance and a trustworthy,nonjudgmental ear.

An individual may want to help,but with today’s hectic schedules,might be concerned about finding thetime to do so. “It’s not a huge timecommitment,” Diana explained. Theprogram suggests only one hour perweek, at the school, during a non-coreclass. “Everybody eats lunch,” Diananoted. One hour a week is all it takesto change the life of a child. “It reallyis very rewarding,” Diana said, havingspent years as a Big Sister herself.“Sometimes all these children need issomeone to listen to them.”

“We try to cater to the needs of thevolunteer. Our biggest need is men.We don’t want to take them awayfrom their families, but lunch is apossibility,” Diana continued. Theactivities between the Little and theBig range anywhere from talking overlunch, to helping with homework orplaying games. Whatever the task, thegoal is to have fun. If a Big resides inWaxahachie, but works in Dallas, theprogram can easily accommodate forthis need.

Mentors can range from 17 years ofage and up. The program suggests



only that the mentor has transportation,and that he or she stay in the life ofthe Little for at least one year. Bigs caneven specify the age of the childrenthey want to mentor.

The application process is a thoroughone, yet not overly inconvenient. First,the application must be completed,listing three references. The applicationis then sent to the school district, wherea background check is performed.Social-degreed professionals screencandidates very carefully. There is adetailed interview, which usually lastsan hour. The team asks the candidateabout hobbies and interests. “Thisenrollment process makes for a goodmatch – a good friendship and lastingrelationship,” Diana explained. Thewhole process can take up to a month.

For those who may be unable toparticipate in the school-based program,but still want to help, there is a community-based program available.This program basically follows thesame guidelines, except that the timewith the Little is spent during weekdayevening hours or on the weekends.This program requires a more involvedscreening, including inquiring aboutthe mentor’s home life and investigatinghis or her driving record.

There are many opportunities in thecommunity-based program for theLittle to interact with the Big, but inWaxahachie, Diana’s goal is to buildthe school-based mentoring, so thatevery child on the waiting list will beserved. A quarterly newsletter is sentout, detailing all the events availablein the area.


Mentors spend a fun-filled eveningwiht their little brothers and sisters

at the bowling alley.


Diana has attended several of theseevents with her own Little. She andAngelica, now 18 years old, oncereceived some tickets to a Rangersgame. While there, Angelica washanded a program with a winningnumber for a trip to Las Vegas for two!She was so excited, and invited Dianato come along with her. Each of themsaved their money for several monthsso they would have some extra spendingmoney. This was an excellent opportunityto teach Angelica the value of savingmoney. The duo took the trip and hada wonderful time.

“She’s been a part of our lives,”Diana said. “She saw our kids involvedin high school; she saw a whole differentside of life. Angelica attended both ofour kids’ weddings. She even askedmy husband, Jerald, to walk herdown the aisle at her own wedding,”Diana continued.

Diana’s friendship with Angelicastarted over seven years ago. Diana haswatched her become an independent,well-adjusted young woman. Theirfriendship continues to grow. “It’s tooeasy for us not to invest in our children,”Diana explained. “It’s good for ourown kids to see,” she continued.

Diana’s experience as a Big Sister hasgiven her a dedicated and unwaveringpassion for the program. She has seenfirsthand the impact such a relationshipcan have on a child. Her goal, and thegoal of the program, is that each childwho needs a mentor will receive one.

If you would like to become amentor, please contact Diana Phillipsat (888) 887-2447, ext. 228, for moreinformation.


Just a simple game night can make a difference in a child’s life.


DChanged

Drs. Harold and Lynn Nolte havemore than one reason to smile. Just a week followingtheir wedding ceremony on August 9, 2003, theysigned the final papers on their four-bedroom,three-and-one-half-bath home with a magnificentview of Waxahachie Lake. They were able to successfully blend their two separate lives intoone, creating a cozy, comfortable home that offerspeace and tranquility after long, productive days attheir respective college campuses. “We were bothgrown-ups when we married,” Harold said, with alaugh. “We have the same tastes, so combining ourtwo households into one came easily.”

Being the fourth family to occupy the residence,it was only natural that Harold and Lynn wouldwant to make some changes before the two-storyabode would really feel like home. “When webought the house, its style was country,” Lynn said.“As you can see now, it’s traditional.” Every surfacein the home was redone, repainted or refurbishedwith the exception of the tile that remains on thekitchen floor and the detailed woodwork found


— By Sandra McIntosh

At Home With

Drs. Harold and Lynn Nolte

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throughout the 3,000 square feet ofliving space.

The home, constructed by localbuilder Gaylord Hanes, was designedto be on the lake. After settling in, theNoltes decided to add a back deckdirectly off the living room and aboathouse to the boat dock already inplace at the time of purchase. In doingso, they were able to make the homeeven more perfect for the lakesideentertaining they love to do. Thesliding doors, when fully open, allowthe outside and inside to mergetogether into an area large enough tocomfortably entertain up to 40 familymembers and friends.

Two of the bedrooms and one of the full bathrooms are located on thesecond level. Until just 10 monthsago, one of the bedrooms served asHarold’s personal workout room. Today,it belongs to the newest member ofthe Nolte family — Kathryn VeneraNolte — who came to Ellis Countyfrom Russia. “We went through a private adoption agency in Wisconsinwho dealt with Russian adoptions,”Lynn explained. She admitted it was along process, but one that was wellworth the trips, the legalities and themountains of paperwork.

The couple took their first trip tothe Russian orphanage in August of




2006. “When I saw her blonde hair and blue eyes, I knewthis little girl was going to be ours,” Harold said, thememory still evoking raw emotion in his voice, as wellas his eyes. Enough photographs were taken on thatfirst visit to easily fill one complete album. It was thisalbum that gave the couple comfort during the monthsuntil they were able to return to Russia.

Their favorite photo of that first meeting hangs inthe small hallway leading to the master suite. Thephoto shows a father and his daughter walking down thestreet hand-in-hand. It hangs alongside other pricelessmoments, which include a graduation photo of Lynn’sdaughter, Kristi Tucek, and a special framed piece ofartwork Lynn received from Kristi for her 50th birthday.

Leaving Kathryn behind after their initial meeting wasprobably the most difficult thing Harold and Lynn had to

do, but it gave them a few months to comehome and prepare for her arrival later thatsame year. “We painted my old workoutroom pink and replaced the ceiling fan with achandelier,” Harold said. “We added safetylocks to all the cabinets and removed the glasscoffee table from the living room. We wantedKathryn to have a safe place to come home to.”

Harold and Lynn finally received the callthey had been hoping for. The time had comefor them to go bring their little girl home.

“The final adoption papers were signed on December 22,”



Lynn said, “and Kathryn spent her first night in her newhome on January 1, 2007.”

That second trip to Russia in December has foreverchanged the Nolte household. “It’s all about Kathryn,” Haroldsaid, beaming with pride. “It’s her house and we just live here.”

To spend time at home with Harold and Lynn nowincludes pleasant conversations filled with story after storyabout Kathryn, who just celebrated her third birthday onSeptember 2. It only took six months for her to adjust to hernew surroundings, and now it seems as if every new dayoffers another new adventure. “She never looked back once shechanged clothes,” Lynn said, referring to the clothing Kathrynchanged into prior to leaving the orphanage. “She camestraight to us and we’ve been blessed to have no real issues.”

Kathryn had to first get used to the time change. By thethird night, she mastered the stairs to her bedroom. Now,she is an old pro when it comes to the English language.“When we first got her home, she paid no attention tobooks or TV,” Harold remembered. “She was content tospend time in front of the aquarium, just watching the fish.”

Swimming like a fish is something that seems to alsocome naturally for Kathryn. One of her favorite things to doduring recent summer months was to put on her life jacketand jump off the boat dock into the lake. Harold laughed atthe changes seen in both “his girls” when they hop on theJet Ski. “Lynn and Kathryn love to ride together,” Haroldsaid. “They love going fast.”

Favorite rooms for Harold and Lynn used to be the



laundry room and the living room,respectively. Nowadays, any roomwhere they find Kathryn becomestheir favorite room. It does not matterif they are eating off the antique tablein the breakfast nook that oncebelonged to Harold’s grandmother,being served “play coffee” from thekitchenette in Kathryn’s room orworking outside in the flowerbeds,those places become the favorite place

– as long as Kathryn is beside them.“Kathryn enhances our lives,” Haroldsaid, while Lynn shook her head inagreement. “She’s amazing!”

The Noltes realize how fortunatethey are to be sharing their home, theirlives and their hearts with Kathryn.They also realize they could not havemade it successfully through theadoption process without the help andsupport of their friends and family.

They have come to believe in the oldadage that it really does take a villageto raise a child. “Layne and MelissaBallard are two of our closest friendsand they’re Kathryn’s godparents. Thethree of them have really bonded,”Lynn said, adding that Kristi helpedher “little sis” get accustomed to hernew room. “It really does take a villageand we’ll be forever grateful to thosewho make up our little village.”


DDave and Sue Stanley love

Fiesta dinnerware. For them, the art ofcollecting started around the same timethey both retired and became involvedin antiquing, but how it began nolonger really matters. What mattersmost today is the joy they find in therich colors, the endless decorating ideasand the annual trips they make to andfrom Newell, West Virginia. “We workhard loading and unloading, but thetrips are a lot of fun,” Sue said. “Weboth always look forward to going.”

Before the year is out, the couplewill have taken no fewer than fourtrips to the small town located on theOhio River. For them, it is 12-15 daysof pure enjoyment. “We love antiques,so stopping along the way both comingand going is just part of the fun,” Davesaid. “We have met so many peoplealong the way.”

One such person they always lookforward to seeing is the little lady whoowns the motel where they stay, locatedin Ohio, just a few minutes from thefactory. She stays in one room andrents the other five out. “She offers adown-home atmosphere,” Sue added.

“One day, we came in and found apiece of homemade strawberry cake onthe table.”

Fiesta dinnerware has been making astatement since 1936, the year FrederickHurten Rhead designed the first line.Collectors believe Fiesta to be one ofthe most collected china products inthe world today. Originally, the linefeatured art deco styling and bold,bright colors. For whatever reasonunbeknownst to the Stanleys, theproduct was discontinued in 1973 andwas not reissued until 1986, markingits 50th anniversary. “They came back

Endless

Possibilities— By Sandra McIntosh

“We have nevergotten tired of itand I doubt weever will.”

with brighter colors,” Sue said, referring to the palette of 15 colorscurrently available. “Scarlet was introduced three years ago, and it hasquickly become the favorite. Theyfinally made what people wanted andit came out with a bang.”

Popular colors found in the Stanleyhome are not limited to sunflower,shamrock and cobalt. In fact, all onehas to do is look around to see theircollection includes every current color,as well as the 10 that have been retiredsince 1986. Plates, bowls and mugs areeasily seen behind the glass doors of


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the kitchen cabinets, but when mixedwith Sue’s imagination, the dinnerwarebecomes art that can be seen bothinside and outside the home. “It’s notjust for a colorful dining experience,”she explained. “It’s simple and casual,but so much can be done with it. Thesimple lines lend a lot of ways to displayit. I’ve found it can be dressed up ordressed down.”

An easy favorite can be found on theisland in the kitchen. A footed shallowbowl, known as a complete dish, insunflower sits on the center of a colorful,striped table runner. Sue filled thebowl with multicolored peanut M&Ms,making for a striking arrangementthat was much too pretty to eat. Vases,bowls and pitchers are displayed in thedining room in cubby holes, on shelveslining the bar between the kitchen anddining room and atop the two antiquetables used for dining. One centerpieceis a display that includes a dinnerplate, a coffee cup, a creamer and apitcher in vintage colors made before1974, while the other centerpieceincludes an antique milk crate, sixdifferent colored dessert bowls andartificial red apples. “There is so muchyou can do with it. The ideas just keepcoming,” Sue said. “The large variety




of colors provides endless possibilitieswhen decorating.”

The colorful beauty Fiesta dinnerwareprovides has also been incorporatedoutside. Several salad plates, whenstood on end and pushed halfway intothe ground, make for great edging.

Another popular color, now retired, isfound in the front flowerbed. The graypresentation bowl, which was made incommemoration of the 500 millionthpiece of Fiesta produced, just happenedto be the perfect size to use on top anantique birdbath the couple found onone of their many shopping trips.Dave’s talent and imagination are alsofound in the front garden. “I took a cupand saucer and mounted it on a tall,decorative stake,” Dave said, explainingthe miniature birdbath/feeder combination.“The dinnerware is sothick and durable that Ikept breaking drill bits.”

The ideas away fromthe kitchen, whichDave and Sue have been able to thinkup, design and display may seem endless,but food presentation has taken on anew way of thinking as well. They nolonger toss salad into any old bowl orpour vegetables onto any old plate. “Ipull out a bowl,” Sue said, “and quicklyrealize I can’t put corn in a sunflowerbowl.” Sue returns to the cabinet tograb a color that will complement theyellow of the corn. “You can’t sit downto Fiesta dinnerware,” she said, smiling,“and not have a happy meal.”

The art of collecting is somethingDave and Sue will no doubt continueto enjoy for years to come. “We havenever gotten tired of it,” Sue said, “andI doubt we ever will.”



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BBoomer Collins believes this could be the year.

As a senior, this may be his final season to play football atthe high school level, but his commitment as the startingquarterback should push the Waxahachie Indians footballteam forward. “For the past 17 years, we’ve gone to theplayoffs,” Boomer said. “Last year, we gave all we had. It justwasn’t our year.”

Polls going into last year’s season ranked the Indians asfourth out of the seven teams within the 4-A district. “Wewere the underdogs,” Boomer explained further. “No onethought we’d make the playoffs, but we proved them wrong.”

He is hopeful that the team will prove the naysayerswrong once again this year, as they take to the field eachweek, giving no less than 110 percent effort, mixed with

the same measure of heart and soul. The competition againstteams within their district – Ennis, Corsicana, Midlothian,Lancaster, Red Oak and Arlington Seguin – will no doubt betough, but Boomer feels the team is up to the challenge. Infact, he had been looking forward to it all summer. “We arestriving to go all the way,” he said.

To understand just what Boomer brings to the playingfield, one must go back to his days at Hughes Springs, a little 2-A school located in Cass County. His first time toplay competitively was as a seventh-grader. “My dad was acoach. I grew up around the game of football,” Boomeradded. “I had been around it all my life, so it only seemednatural that I would play the game, too.”

One of the advantages of beginning the sport at a smaller

— By Sandra McIntosh


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school was the vast experience Boomerwas able to gain. “If you have any kindof talent at a smaller school, you willget to play,” he said. “You won’t justbe playing one position. Chances are,you’ll be playing several.”

That was definitely the case forBoomer, as he found himself playingboth quarterback and safety, until thetime his family relocated to Waxahachie.Moving from 2-A to 4-A would be abit intimidating for most, but Boomertook to the field as an Indian hissophomore year with great excitement.

He was eager to show his new coachesand teammates what he could do, whilealso learning a brand new offense. “Asa sophomore, I just played defense,”Boomer said. “I played free safety untilthe fourth quarter of our final playoffgame that season. I got to play asquarterback for a couple of minutes.”

As the two-a-days got underway hisjunior year, Boomer was going into theseason as the third-string quarterback.Injuries in practice benched the startingquarterback, while an injury to thesecond-string quarterback in their firstnon-district game against Highland


“We are striving to go all the way.”


Park opened the way for Boomer toonce again prove himself. “I startedevery game that year except for thatfirst one,” Boomer recalled.

His opportunity to compete at ahigher level and prove himself a leaderand team player came at halftime, andBoomer has not looked back since. “Iknew the game would be different,”

Boomer said, still making reference to moving up to 4-A. “The game’sspeed is faster at this level, so I knew I had to be physically, as well as mentally, tougher.”

Boomer’s leadership role among theteam began last year with seniorteammate Kevin McKlusky, whoplayed dual positions as a linebackerand fullback. “We were positive rolemodels,” he said. “We didn’t just talkthe talk, we walked the walk.”

In any group competition, team is a key word, and Boomer takes his spot on the team very seriously. Histeammates respect him, and he in turnrespects them. “Without them I’d benothing,” he said, with great conviction.“I treat them the same way I want tobe treated.” Boomer also feels thatplaying as a team has helped them toexcel each year to the district playoffs.

No one likes getting hit and poundedto the ground, but that is part of thegame. Boomer is no exception, but hestill finds more than one reason to lovefootball. “The tough competition makesme a better person in the long run,”


“The game’s speed is fasterat this level, so I knew

I had to be physically, aswell as mentally, tougher.”



Boomer explained. “Nothing beatsFriday night lights and competitionwith friends.”

Boomer knows the “Battle ofHighway 287” is yet to come, but heassures fans that the team’s philosophy

is to “take one week and one game at a time.”

“Each week, we only focus on thegame at hand,” Boomer said. “I willadmit things do get a little more heatedthe week we go up against Ennis.”

Once Boomer takes the field, all heis focused on is executing a successfulplay. His name will more than likelyremain synonymous with exciting,“stand-up-and-yell” football long afterhis final season is over. The words bywhich he has played will no doubt bethe advice he will leave behind.“Work hard to earn everything youwant to achieve. It makes for a moresatisfying victory,” he said. “Rememberto play Indian football with a play-hard,die-hard, never-give-up spirit!”

“Remember to playIndian football with aplay-hard, die-hard,

never-give-up spirit!”


AAt Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine

Center, P.A., Dr. Robert Roye and his staff of 17 full-timeemployees take great pride in offering a big-city practice in asmall town. “Education and credentials,” Dr. Roye said,“make us comparable to the big city.”

Dr. Roye’s decision to go into the field of medicine cameat a very young age. “I was probably 12 or 13 when I decidedI wanted a career in medicine,” he said, adding that he mayhave been influenced by the fact that his maternal grandfatherwas a general practitioner for over 30 years. “While I was inmedical school, orthopaedics seemed like an interestingspecialty. It’s a field where you can make a difference; seetangible results.” He spent a total of 13 years in college from1980 until 1993, when he graduated from the University ofOklahoma, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.“I remember it as many years of intensive study,” Dr. Royesaid. Still today, he continues to pursue advanced education insports medicine, general orthopaedics, joint replacement surgeryand reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow.

The office, located at 1324 Brown Street, opened forbusiness in January 1998. After several years of conducting

Changing People’s Lives

for the Better— By Sandra McIntosh

surgeries at hospitals off-sight, as well as out of the immediateEllis County area, Dr. Roye decided to expand his business.“The Ambulatory Surgery Center opened next door in2001,” he said. “It’s made it more convenient for everyoneinvolved in the surgery process, from doctor and patient tofamily and friends.”

Obviously, the main goal of the center is orthopaedic andsports related medicine. In layman’s terms, this simply meansthe diagnoses and treatments of deformities, injuries anddiseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones,muscles, joints, tendons, nerves, cartilage and ligaments. Thephilosophy of care is simple. “We believe in taking care ofour patients just like we would take care of our own mothersor our own children,” Dr. Roye said. “We make a sincereeffort to carefully explain conditions and treatments.”

The top three problems seen in sports medicine on a regular basis are ankle sprains related to all sports, shoulderstrains in pitchers who began pitching at a young age and kneeailments – ligament and muscle damage. Sports medicine isnot limited to young athletes, quite the contrary. “We alsosee lots of patients with muscle strains and fractures that are


The staff of Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center believes in taking care of their patients like the would their own family members.

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stress related,” Dr. Roye explained,emphasizing the importance of warmingup and stretching prior to any athleticactivity. “And all of our patients aren’tin their teens. We still have quite afew adults up to the age of 55 thatexperience problems after playing golf,bicycling or tossing horseshoes.”

On the orthopaedic side of the business, Dr. Roye sees plenty ofshoulder, hip and knee problems thatcan stem from the aforementioned, orthey can arise in older individuals whohave experienced degeneration, whichrequires surgery, aftercare and/or rehabilitation. “We do open- andreconstructive-orthoscopic surgeries onthe shoulder, and rotator cuff repair iscommon,” he said. “There are also hipand knee replacements.”

The most difficult aspect of a careerin medicine is the long hours it affords,but the rewards Dr. Roye finds in hispractice far exceed the stresses. Hismain goal is to improve the quality oflife, while restoring functionality. It ishelping patients return to their normalactivities. “We have the opportunityand privilege here at the center tochange people’s lives for the better,”Dr. Roye said. “Our patients are good,down-to-earth individuals who appreciate what we can do for themand most generally, they truly want toget better.”

Office hours are Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. andSaturday visits are by appointmentonly. For more information or toschedule an appointment, please call(972) 937-8900 during office hours orvisit www.regionalorthosportsmed.com.“We are a modern office offering thebest in orthopaedic and sports medicine,”Dr. Roye said. “We’re passionate aboutwhat we are able to do!”


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MMost Americans can recall

without hesitation where they were onthe morning of September 11, 2001.Collectively, we know what happened.We grieved, then rallied as a nation.Suddenly, the term of these “United”States took on a new meaning, and weknew we had to be ready for more difficult challenges.

Our understanding as to why 9/11happened, however, was less clear.Even today, many Americans are notentirely certain as to the events thatled to the worst act of terrorism toever touch American soil. Names suchas Osama bin Laden and al-Qaidawere easily identified with the tragedyand, in response, came another term:

Homeland Security. The reality is,Homeland Security is simply a newname for an old institutional concept.In fact, Sharon McKinney has beencoordinating our county’s security foryears, reporting directly to thecounty judge.

The U.S. government has hadcrisis management organizationssince the nation’s founding. TheNational Guard, Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA),Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) and Health Resourcesand Services Administration (HRSA)are but a few. “But after September 11,”said Bill Holley, the Cities ReadinessInitiative volunteer coordinator, “we

had to educate ourselves.”It is because of 9/11 that the

nationwide Cities Readiness Initiative(CRI) was created, with its focus of

aiding cities and counties duringpublic health emergencies

such as bioterrorism andpandemic flu. As horribleas both 9/11 and HurricaneKatrina were, Bill said, we

learned from the incidents.“It’s about planning,” he said.

“When disaster struck, we wereunprepared. No one could have imagined the magnitude of Katrina’swrath or the cowardly ferociousness ofthe 9/11 terrorists.” Today, accordingto Bill, things are different. The word

— By Alex Allred


Safe and Secure

in Ellis County

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that he uses today is “preparedness.”Like most Americans, Bill had beenblissfully unaware of what was to comeand how unprepared we were for thedisaster of 9/11. After earning his master’s degree in psychology and marrying, Bill served as a counselor forthe East Texas Assistance for AbusedFamilies. Following his time as acounselor, he acted as president andCEO of a successful label manufacturingbusiness. For him, a crowning momentcame while dining in a restaurant, “Ilooked over to see a family I had worked

with sitting together,” he said. To seethe family together, working throughtheir problems, was incredibly rewardingto Bill. It also served as a reminder tohim that he was not yet ready to retire.Instead, he searched online for a volunteerprogram and, as luck would have it, foundthat Homeland Security was lookingfor someone with his qualifications.

What he found, in turn, bothinspired and intrigued him. “The truthis, we need every kind of volunteer,”Bill said, also noting that he considersevery kind of background as a specialty.Current or former police officers,schoolteachers, medical professionalsand store clerks all have something tooffer. Because the Dallas/Fort Worthmetroplex is ranked No. 9 on the nation’sterrorist-threat matrix, it became veryclear to Bill that preparedness is vital.How we dispense medication, how wecommunicate with and move peopleduring a disaster, how we house families and give aid are critical, butfirst and foremost, we must be preparedfor any crisis.

In Ellis County, POD sites, or Pointsof Dispensing locations, have been setup for the sole purpose of distributingmedication and medical supplies tohealthy people in the “area of risk


“I want to look over to see that family and know

they are protected.”


during a large-scale public healthemergency.” This allows local hospitalsto run as efficiently and effectively aspossible, but it does something else. Itgives the people of Ellis County theopportunity to be proactive.

As the dust settled on the eveningof September 11, there was a feeling ofutter dismay, chaos and hopelessness.No one knew where to turn or what todo. It is Bill’s hope that by educatingthe public, by encouraging all citizensto volunteer for their county andcountry, he can instill the kind ofplanning that will make us moreresilient should another disaster comeour way. “I want to talk to everyone,”Bill said. A regular at Rotary Clubmeetings, Bill has also spoken beforeschools, women’s organizations andchurches. He gives people the contextof crisis planning, and then, “I ask forvolunteers.” Since he has come onboard, the volunteers have quadrupledin five months, but a great deal moreare needed. “We hope to have 1,500 volunteers on hand,” he said, explaininghe would like to have so many thatshould a crisis occur, he would haveenough trained and ready volunteers towork on rotation around the clock toserve the people of Ellis County. “Wecan do it,” he said. “I feel very goodabout being a part of this, and I’mproud of this county. The people ofEllis County are great, great people.We’re a strong community and we’reproud of what we have.”

“Planning” and “preparedness” havebecome more than words for Bill. As acounselor, he recalled seeing a familyhe had once helped with tremendoussatisfaction. Today, he said, he wantsmore. “I want to look over to see thatfamily and know they are protected.”

If you are interested in becoming avolunteer or learning more about the program, contact Bill Holley [email protected] orcall (972) 923-5222.



Ribbon cuttings were held at several new businesses inWaxahachie. Top row, left, is History Maker Homes and top row,right, is Amazing Touch. Our Children’s House at Baylor is showndirectly above. The Cherokee Charmers, right center, prepare totake the field as the Waxahachie Indian Marching Band, bottomleft, follows close behind.


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Little Brother TJ and Little Sister Darneshia, top left, were judges for the Midlothian Classic Wheels Car Club show held in Waxahachie recently.Proceeds went to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Ellis County. The second grade class at Northside Elementary, top center, enjoyed a presentation by Mayor Joe Jenkins and Steve Chapman. Ribbon cuttings were held at Waxahachie Apartment Partners, top right, Salon 508, bottomleft, and Miss Annie’s Gift & Salon, bottom right.


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beat eggs and buttermilk together. In alarge (gallon size) Ziploc bag, mix dryingredients. Rinse chicken off under coldwater, place chicken in milk bath and thenplace it into the Ziploc, seal top and shaketo coat. When oil is ready, place chicken inoil. When the bottom of chicken is brown,turn over. When chicken is completelycooked, place on a plate of paper towels todrain leftover oil.

FRIED OKRA

1 cup fresh okra1/4 cup buttermilk1 cup cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 Tbsp. salt1/2 Tbsp. pepper

FRIED CHICKEN

cooking oil for frying2 eggs1/2 cup buttermilk3 cups flour1 Tbsp. salt1 Tbsp. pepper1 Tbsp. garlic salt1 Tbsp. Lowry’s Chicken Seasoning3 Tbsp. paprika1 lb. chicken pieces (your preference)

Place cooking oil in a large frying skillet,turn stove top on medium. Use the handleof a wooden spoon to check the oil. Whenyou place the wooden spoon handle in theoil and it begins to bubble around it, the oilwill be ready. In a medium mixing bowl,

IN THE KITCHEN WITH KRISTI AUTRY

Look Who’s Cooking

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Heat deep fryer to 340 F. In a mediumbowl, toss okra and milk together. In amedium bowl mix dry ingredients together,then fold the okra into the dry ingredients tocoat. When oil is ready, place okra intodeep fryer. Check okra after 5 minutes.Cook okra until browned and crisp. Placeon a paper towel to drain excess oil.(Squash, dill pickles or green tomatoes canbe substituted for the okra in this recipe.)

CORN CASSEROLE

1 15-oz. can cream-style corn1 15-oz. can whole kernel corn, undrained1 8-oz. Jiffy Cornbread mix1/4 cup sugar

— By Melinda Hines

Kristi credits her grandmother for her love of cooking. “When I was a little girl, I would sit on my

grandmother’s counter and watch her cook and now mydaughter Lani loves to sit on the counter and watch mecook,” Kristi said. While Kristi enjoys passing this specialcooking tradition on to her daughter, she enjoys entertainingfriends and family, too. “I love to cook for my friends andfamily,” she said.

Kristi also enjoys cooking sweets for church youth thatshe and her husband, Dusty, often host in their home.“Many of them ask me for the recipes to give to theirmoms so they can make them, too,” Kristi said. Kristi’smost requested dishes include her fried chicken, corncasserole and various pies.

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1 stick butter2 eggs, slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixingbowl, mix all six ingredients together. Pourinto a greased 9 x 13-inch dish. Cook for30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.

"MINI" CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

4 1/4 cups flour1 3/4 cups brown sugar2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt2 1/4 cups butter1 1/4 cups sugar1 tsp. vanilla2 large eggs3 cups miniature chocolate chips (the key

to a good chocolate chip cookie)

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large mixingbowl, sift together, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.Gently fold in butter, sugar, vanilla, eggsand chips. Spoon cookie dough onto anon-stick cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.Place in oven and bake for approximately8 - 10 minutes. Remove a minute or twoearlier for soft, chewy cookies. Place cookieson a wire rack or paper towels to cool.Makes 7 1/2 dozen (great to freeze).

KEY LIME PIE

8 oz. heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar2 14-oz. cans sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 tsp. green food coloring9 inch graham cracker crust

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixingbowl, beat whipping cream at mediumspeed with an electric mixer until foamy;gradually add sugar, beating until softpeaks form. Place in refrigerator to chill. In a medium bowl, combine milk, lemonand lime juice and food coloring. Mix justuntil blended, do not over-mix. Pour intoprepared pie crust. Bake for 5 minutes.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top withwhip cream and serve. Serves 6.


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Bernanke hinted that the Fed mightnot be cutting interest rates before theyear ended. Because interest rate cuts often spur the economy and can booststock prices (at least in the short term), Bernanke’s statements tookaway some enthusiasm from investors.

• Rising bond yields Bond yields rose significantly. At

one point during the stock market’s losing streak, the yield on the 10-yearTreasury note hit 5.24 percent, its highest level in five years. Whenyields go over the 5 percent level,some stock investors believe they cancut back on risk, and still earn a reasonable return, by investing inbonds. If many of these investors then pull back from the stock market, stockprices may fall.

As an individual investor, whatshould you take away from theseapparent “mood swings” of Wall Street?Here is lesson number one: do notoverreact to the mood swings of WallStreet. You will waste time, moneyand effort by constantly trying toadjust your investment strategies inresponse to events such as commentsby the Federal Reserve chairman or arise in bond yields above a rather


Some investors were rattledby the recent volatility in the stockmarket. And it is hard to blame them.After all, one day, we are seeing recordhighs, and then, a few days later, weare on a losing streak – followed by arebound. What will happen this week,next week or next month? No onereally knows, but one thing is certain:stock prices often fall (or rise) for reasons that have little to do with whyyou invest.

To illustrate, let us consider two ofthe factors that investment professionalscite as responsible for the market’sseries of losses in early June:

• Falling hopes for a rate cut Federal Reserve Chairman Ben

— By Jeff Trojacek

arbitrary figure. When the market isvolatile (and even when it is not), focuson the things you can control. Here area few suggestions:

• Invest broadly If you spread your dollars among a

range of stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles, yourportfolio may withstand market downturns better than if you onlyowned one or two types of investments.

• Buy qualityLook for quality investments,

including stocks of well-run companieswith histories of paying dividends. Theseinvestments tend to hold their valuebetter during market declines – andthey usually bounce back faster whenthose declines run their course. (Keepin mind, though, that companies canincrease, decrease or totally eliminatedividends at any time without notice.)

• Follow an “all-weather” fixed-income strategy

If you are investing part of yourportfolio in bonds, do not try to outguess the direction of interest rates.Instead, take an “all-weather” approachby building a “ladder” consisting ofbonds of varying maturities. Once youhave created your ladder, you are

Do Not Let Wall Street’s

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prepared for both rising and fallinginterest rates. When rates are rising,the proceeds from your maturing bondscan be used to invest in new bonds atthe higher levels. When market ratesare falling, you will continue to benefit from the higher rates offeredby your longer-term bonds even if thematuring bonds will be locking intothe lower rates.

Above all else, keep your eyes onyour goals. Your monthly investmentstatements may occasionally make youfrown, but if you have done a goodjob of building a solid investmentportfolio and you follow long-termstrategies, you may eventually have alot to smile about.

Jeff Trojacek is an Edward Jones representative based in Waxahachie.

Hayden Financial Partners

• Insurance Analysis• Employee Benefits• Investment Services*

Serving Central Texas since 1988.

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114 W. 5th Ave.

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900 W. Ennis Ave.Gary Hayden is a Registered Representative of and offers Security, Investment Advisory and Financial Planning services through MML Investors Services, Inc. Supervisory Office:

777 Main Street, Suite 2260, Fort Worth, Texas 75102 • 817-334-2304. Hayden Financial Partners is not an affiliate or subsidiary of MML Investor Services, Inc.

Gary Hayden


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Ibeen diagnosed with breast or ovariancancer — especially before age 50 —you could be at a higher risk.

• Genetics — Most genetic breastcancer is the result of a mutation ofthe BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.Fortunately, there are genetic testsavailable that can detect this mutation.

• Menstrual Cycle — Womenwho began their menstrual periodearly in life (before age 12) or wentthrough menopause late in life (afterage 55) are at anincreased risk.

However, Dr.Gorman said thereare also risk factors you can control, including:

• Having your firstchild before age 30.

• Reducing your use ofbirth control pills.

• Avoiding hormone replacementtherapy.


• Breastfeeding for one-and-a-halfto two years.

• Limiting alcohol to less than onedrink a day.

“There’s no way to prevent breastcancer 100 percent, but you can furtherreduce your risk by maintaining ahealthy weight, exercising and notsmoking,” Dr. Gorman added.

For early detection, Dr. Gormanrecommends following these guidelines:

• Monthly breast self-exams— Check your breastsevery month after yourmenstrual cycle, or on a

date you will remember, suchas the first of every month.• Clinical breast exams —

Your doctor should examine yourbreasts every three years up to age 40

and yearly after that, or as recommendedbased on your risk factors.

• Mammograms — A baselinemammogram is recommended

In the U.S. alone, more than250,000 people are diagnosed withbreast cancer every year, but if detectedat an early stage, the chances of survivalare extremely high. According toValerie Gorman, M.D., general surgeonon the medical staff at Baylor MedicalCenter at Waxahachie, every womanshould be vigilant about her own breasthealth, especially if she is consideredhigh risk.

“There are many different risk factorsfor breast cancer, most of which youcannot change, but being aware of yourrisk and not neglecting your annualbreast screenings is essential for earlydetection and effective treatment,”Dr. Gorman said.

According to the American CancerSociety, major risk factors for breastcancer include:

• Age — The risk of developingbreast cancer increases as a woman ages.

• Family History — If you havetwo or more blood relatives who have

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between age 35 and 40 and yearlymammograms starting at age 40, orsooner if your risk is higher.

• Breast ultrasound — This testcan help evaluate abnormalities thatshow up on mammograms.

• Breast MRI — This scan canscreen women who are newly diagnosed with cancer and those witha 20 percent to 25 percent lifetimerisk of the disease.

* Physicians are members of the medicalstaff at one of Baylor Health Care System’ssubsidiary, community or affiliated medicalcenters and are neither employees nor agents ofthose medical centers, Baylor Medical Centerat Waxahachie or Baylor Health Care System.


Reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising

and not smoking.

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water. Actually, what is happening isthey cannot take up the available waterbecause of the reduced feeder system,and they are drowning. If you havesoggy soil under your trees, check yourdrainage and get some of that wateraway from the tree for a while! Wewould hate to lose those150-year-old trees!

Our present is upon us,and now is the time to makethose last minute trimmingdecisions on your shrubs.Freezes will be upon us inNovember and the growthstimulated by trimmingneeds at least 6 to 8 weeks toharden off. If you are through trimming,think about planting some bulbs liketulips, daffodils or crocuses. They cango in the ground now to come upearly in the spring. You can even plantthem under the trees that lose their

leaves, knowing the bulbs will get thesun they need before the trees leaf out!

Our future is a yard that is as pretty as you are willing to make it! Abalanced fertilizer can go on your irises and daylilies after Halloweenand up to 4 inches of mulch can be

added at any time on allthose shrubs and flowerbeds.Lawn fertilizer can go onafter the first freeze inNovember to be ready forthat spring growth spurt.Planning for new beds isalways a way to freshen andspruce up your landscape.

Know that MotherNature is very flexible and forgiving.So, look at the past and present andget going for the future!

Nancy Fenton is a Master Gardener inEllis County.

— By Nancy Fenton

Our gardens and landscapingare always affected by our past, presentand future. The severe drought of lastyear is still to be seen in our big trees.Maybe you have noticed a good manyleaves dropping early around youryard. After a bit of research, I realizedthat those big guys still have not hadtime to rebuild their feeder root systems.The plentiful rains this year have stressedthe underdeveloped feeder system, hencethe leaf drop. Some of our oaks havebeen mistakenly thought to need more

Past, PresentFutureand

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October 26WRC Pregnancy Center's Roundup 2007, 7 p.m. at WRCPregnancy Center of Ellis County. Proceeds benefit servicesprovided to women of all ages confronted with unplanned pregancies and those parenting children up to age 2, in need of information, education and assistance. For sponsorship ortickets, contact Donna Young, [email protected]

October 2712th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. in historic downtown Waxahachie. Join Bob Phillips and his manyfriends who have been feautured on his popular televisionseries Texas Country Reporter, and enjoy a free concert by theBellamy Brothers.

October 27 - 28“Age of Elegance” Elegant and Depression Glass Show andSale presented by Fostoria Glass Society of North Texas at theWaxahachie Civic Center. For information, call (817) 545-5856.

October 31Fall Festival at Ferris Avenue Baptist Church from 6 - 8 p.m.Enjoy candy, pony rides, snowcones, bounce house, gamesand more! Contact Melissa Lance at (972) 937-5301 for information.

October 6Annual Chamber Auction “Pirates of Waxahachie,” 6 - 9 p.m.,Waxahachie Civic Center. Cost is $40 per person and includesdinner, refreshments and admission to the silent and live auctions. Everyone is encouraged to dress in pirate or businesscasual attire. RSVP online at waxahachiechamber.com or call(972) 937-2390.

October 8Child Protective Services Golf Tournament/Fundraiser at theBrick Yard in Ferris. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tee off: 1 p.m. To register contact Claire Crabb at [email protected] or (972)935-6100, or Carla Estes at (972) 935-9953.

October 9Moms on Mission (Christian mom's group) Coffee Club, 8:30p.m. Contact Melinda Hines at (972) 937-5083 for information.

October 10Ellis County Early Childhood PTA “Get Aquainted Mixer,” 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Childcare available during meeting. ContactCourtney Atwood for information at (972) 875-2668 or [email protected].

October 12Moms on Mission will visit the pumpkin patch. Contact MelindaHines at (972) 937-5083 for information.

October 12 - 13Ellis County Art Association's “Off the Wall” Benefit Art Sale andGarage Sale, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Ellis County FineArts Museum, 501 West Main.

October 12 - 14Texas Motorplex ADRL Pro Mod World Finals and AutobahnVW Bug Out. Visit www.texasmotorplex.com for more details.

October 135th Annual Bow Wow Howl-O-Ween Hustle supporting theSPCA of Ellis County, 8 a.m. - noon at Getzendaner Park. Race registration: 8 - 9 a.m. Races: 9 a.m. Contests and costume judging following the races. For information, call (972) 935-0756 or e-mail [email protected].

Waxahachie Fun Run sponsored by Dallas Area Street Rods andShakers and Scrapers Car Club of Corsicana, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. atGetzendaner Park. Awards: 4 p.m. Entry fee: $20. Proceedsbenefit the Texas Baptist Children’s Home.

October 18Pumpkin Day at First Steps Preschool (ages 12 months - 4years). Contact Lea Sullivan at (972) 937-1940 for information.

October 26 and 27Munster Mansion 6th Annual Charity Event, presented in conjunction with Century 21 Judge Fite Company, benefitingEaster Seals North Texas, 6 - 11 p.m. $20 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Call (972) 923-3116 or visitwww.munstermansion.com.

October 26 - 28The Music Man presented by the Waxahachie CommunityTheatre at Chautauqua Auditorium. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.(October 26 - 27) and 2:30 p.m. (October 28). $10 for adults,$9 for seniors and students.

October 2007Community Calendar

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