Just wanted to share with all what will be happening in Navasota Tx, a small town Northwest of Houston. I called Lacy, a clergy friend, and boy did she get things moving. Also the Tutu prayer will be read. Bob Martone(Nancy 54/24) -----Original Message----- From: Lacy Largent [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 10:59 PM To: ROBERT A MARTONE Subject: Everything's In Motion Hey, Bob, Just to follow up...everything is in motion: 1) I sent the following press release (tailored a bit for each city) to newspapers in Navasota, Brenham, and Bryan/College Station, and will be writing a radio spot that will air on the local station. 2) The Mayorial Proclamation is in process, which will include a photograph in the local paper of the mayor signing the proclamation. 3) I'll send updated Press Releases for next week's papers. 4) The reception is covered with a fruit tray, veggie tray, cheese deal, and so forth... 5) When you communicate with Donna and Wallace, I'll plan to be at the church the afternoon of April 8th to meet them--they ride into Navasota, pass through the central light in downtown, go two blocks, and turn right at the Diamond Shamrock Station, and go one block (414 E. McAlpine at Church Street). If they need to call me, phones are 825-7726 (CH), 825-6818 (HM), 1-800-817-6135 (Pager). 6) We'll do the reception thing from 5-6, eat some dinner if they are still hungry from 6-7, and I'll leave them in peace at my home for the evening while I head out to my Habitat meeting. I'll stay in touch! Love, Lacy+ P R E S S R E L E A S E To: Bryan/College Station EAGLE (FAX: 776-8923) From: The Rev. Lacy Largent (PH: 825-7726; FAX: 825-3330) Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 RE: Parkinson's Awareness Month Parkinson's Bicyclists to stop in Navasota on April 8th April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson's Disease (PD for short) is still of unknown origin and is still best described by its visual characteristics which are: tremor or shaking in the limbs, rigidity in the muscular systems of the body, and slowness of movement. In order to increase the public's awareness about Parkinson's Disease, the Parkinson's Power Across America (PPAA) bicyclists, Donna Kos and Wallace Teal, both of whom have recently lost loved one's to PD, began a cross-country bikathon across America on February 28th. The bikathon began in California and has already passed through such major cities as San Diego, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, and San Antonio. The cyclists will be stopping overnight in Navasota on April 8th before continuing on to Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, Tallahassee, and ending in St. Augustine, Florida on May 7th. The cyclists are headed to Houston by April 10th to be part of the Houston Area Parkinson's Society Symposium: "Parkinson's Power Across America--Overcoming the Obstacles." The daylong event (1475 West Gray/Houston) will feature Dr. Abraham Lieberman, Medical Director of the National Parkinson's Foundation and Dr. Joseph Jankovic, Director of the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movements Disorder Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine. Afternoon communications sessions will address issues such as caregiver needs, surgical procedures, pharmacological solutions, Aqua therapy and physical therapy. To register for this free symposium, please call 713-626-7114. There will be an informal reception for the Parkinson's Bicyclists on Thursday, April 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Navasota during which time persons may learn more about PD. For more information, please call the Rev. Lacy Largent at 825-7726.