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A-Thon Story and photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Great expectationsood Shepherd Medical Cen- ter hosted Great Expectation, Ready, Set, Baby at the Healthy slated Institutes. The John Tyler High School Big The room was full of new Blue Band will perform their first moms, local vendors, scrump- march-a-thon event on Saturday, tious delights of finger foods, August 24 by sharing their award- and several door prizes. winning music with The idea behind GSMC’s the community. G Ready, Set Baby is to acquaint new moms about women and Continued children’s offerings at the hos- pital as well as other community on Page 4 services. Christie Hawkins, chief nursing officer, RNC, MSN and divisional It’s director of Maternal Child Unit ex- plained it this way: “I think it is im- portant for families to have information before the about time babies are born. They need to know what to expect and the re- New exhibit opens Saturday sources that is available in the community.” Marissa Rubio is expecting her first baby on September 2nd. Ms. Ru- A time themed art exhibit will bion wanted a girl however, she is blessed with a boy they have named open Saturday, Aug. 24, at Gallery Fabian. “I wanted a girl,” she said. But we are happy with Fabian. Main Street, 110 W. Erwin St., in Continued on Page 5 downtown Tyler. Amy, Talon and Caroline Denman attend GSMC Ready, Set, Baby event. Continued on Page 4 UT Tyler among Complex scores highest Pine Tree ISD and Longview Regional Medical Center ‘Return announce new partnership Pine Tree Independent School District President, Charley Peck. “It is no secret on Investment’ Charley Peck, is pleased to announce a multi-year that obtaining funding for our school Pine Tree ISD sponsorship agreement with Longview district is becoming more challenging, President of Board; The University of Texas at Tyler Regional Medical Center (LRMC) for but with the help of partners such as Tim Vaughn, is among Texas universities and exclusive scoreboard rights at the new LRMC, we are paving the way for innova- Longview Regional Medical Center colleges with the greatest lifetime Pine Tree Athletic Complex, opening tive and collaborative options to move return on investment, President President of the Board; August 23. Pine Tree forward.” Jim Kendrick, Rodney H. Mabry announced. “Speaking on behalf of the Pine Tree “Longview Regional and the Diagnos- Longview Regional Continued on Page 4 ISD Board of Trustees, we are very ex- tic Clinic of Longview are proud to sup- Medical Center CEO; cited to partner with Longview Regional port and serve as the exclusive Pine Tree Dr. TJ Farler, Pine Tree ISD TISD welcomes Medical Center,” said Board of Trustee Stadium scoreboard sponsors. Superintendent new employees Continued on Page 5

Tyler ISD welcomed nearly 220 District 6: Skip Ogle Soil new professionals to the district testing earlier this week at the annual announces candidacy Comptroller honored New Professional Employee In- duction. The theme of this year’s Texas raised and PR Daily recently honored the Texas small businessman The Gregg/Upshur Soil and Water Con- Comptroller’s Office for excellence in induction was “Cultivating a Pre- Skip Ogle has officially servation District has graciously teamed outreach and promotion of two programs mier Professional Learning Team.” announced his can- up with the Gregg County A&M AgriLife aimed at helping Texans: the Comptroller’s Continued on Page 4 didacy for District 6 Extension Service for the benefit of our Unclaimed Property Division and the Texas Match the Promise Foundation. of the Texas House of landowners both rural and urban. We are Representatives. sponsoring a Soil Testing Drive for home Continued on Page 2 Skip Ogle gardeners, pasture and hay meadows in Continued on both counties. Partnership: UT Tyler, Texas Page 5 With long life I will Continued on Page 4 Bank and Trust provide satisfy him and show professional development him my salvation.” Walk to End Alzheimer’s The University of Texas at Tyler provides professional development for K-12 eco- Psalm 91:16 Locals encouraged to sponsor the Walk nomics and finance teachers through a Partner with Alzheimer’s Association to raise aware- partnership with Texas Bank and Trust, Dr. ness and support for families in Northeast Texas. Martin Slann, UT Tyler College of Arts and Sciences dean, announced. Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 inside the Trumpet Apparel Business & Legal 2 Gospel Spotlight 6 Commentary 3 Community Calendar 7 Community News 4,5 Community Health 8

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walk | Continued from front The Alzheimer’s Association offers t-shirts-we need your help! promotion of brain health. We serve a 34 Training sessions are held for family and sponsorship opportunities that promote Provide Matching Gifts and Incentives county area throughout Northeast Texas. professional caregivers who assist in caring your company’s commitment to enhancing It’s easy to double or triple your contri- In the United States, an estimated 5 for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. service for those impacted by the disease, bution through your company’s matching million people are living with Alzheimer’s Professional Education promoting brain health and having a world gift program. To see if you are eligible, disease, and someone develops the disease Seminars, workshops, and caregiver class- without Alzheimer’s. please contact your Human Resource de- every 68 seconds. 1 in 3 seniors die with es are held on a wide range of topics related Create a Team for Your Company partment and submit the necessary forms Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. to Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Unless something is done, as many as 16 It takes action to make a difference in to our office. Mail your forms to: Al- MedicAlert-Safe Return million Americans will have Alzheimer’s by the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Your zheimer’s Association, 501 Pine Tree Road, This nationwide identification program company can lead the way. A good start is 2050 and someone will develop the dis- assists in the safe return of individuals Ste. U-4, Longview, Texas 75604. ease every 33 seconds. In Texas alone, 1.3 creating a company team with your col- Lead the Way. Make a Difference Today. with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who million family member and friends provid- wander and become lost. leagues for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It Contact Erica Goldberg at (214) 540-2412 ed over 1.4 billion hours of unpaid care to Respite Care promotes your company name and Al- or [email protected] those with Alzheimer’s and other demen- The Alzheimer’s Association partners zheimer’s awareness at the same time. The Alzheimer’s Association tias-care valued at $18 billion. Alzheimer’s with individuals groups and places of faith Volunteer for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s is dedicated to providing disease and other dementias cost Ameri- on providing care for people with demen- Mobilizing your company to volunteer support and assistance to persons affected can businesses $61 billion a year. tia allowing caregivers some time for much at a Walk to End Alzheimer’s shows the bye Alzheimer’s disease and to their families Alzheimer’s Association Use of Funding needed rest or errands. community you care about those families and other caregivers through the Chapter’s Education 33% Awareness 26% Speakers Bureau impacted by the disease while building a core services. Our mission is to eliminate Development 13% Services 13% Speakers make presentations to com- sense of teamwork with your employees. Alzheimer’s disease through the advance- Management 10% Public Policy 05% munity group and civic organizations on Volunteer are a crucial component to a ment of research; to provide and enhance Program & Services various aspects of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s successful Walk-serve on a planning com- care and support for all affected; and to The Alzheimer’s Association provides a wide Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the mittee, help with registration, hand out reduce the risk of dementia through the variety of programs and services at no cost to nation’s largest event to raise awareness families which include one-on-one care con- and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support comptroller | Continued from front sultations with a social worker for planning, referrals, support and problem solving. and research. Held annually in more than PR Daily — an online website that fol- the Texas Match the Promise Foundation. 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272.3900 600 communities nationwide this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and lows trends and opinions on public rela- The Foundation encourages families to save This toll-free service is available 24/7 and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. tions, marketing, social media and media for college by awarding matching scholar- provides families and healthcare profession- Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, — awarded the Comptroller’s office as a ship and tuition grants to deserving Texas als with information, referrals and support. Resource Center the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. part of its 2013 Nonprofit PR Awards. The children whose parents have made a com- A local library that has many print and Support the Annual Walk to End Alzheim- Comptroller’s efforts were honored after mitment to save for their child’s education video materials. er’s in Longview, Texas being judged among the works of more through the Texas Tuition Promise FundTM, Early-Stage Programs Last year, sponsors and 312 participants than 200 nonprofits and state and local the state’s prepaid college tuition plan. Trailblazer groups provide education contributed over $91,000 to support our vi- government entities. Both the Unclaimed Property and the and support for individuals with a diagno- sion of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. The Comptroller’s office received honor- Match the Promise teams have celebrated sis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or a September 14, 2013 able mentions in the Best Press Release recent milestones. In July, the Comptrol- related dementia. Heritage Plaza | 219 E. Methvin and Best Traditional Marketing Campaign ler’s office celebrated the return of $1 Support Groups Check-In, Registration 7:30 am categories. PR Daily specifically honored a billion in unclaimed property since 2007, These create and environment of emo- Program begins at 9:30 am tional support and information sharing for Lead the Way. Make a Difference Today. key staff member and two teams for their which exceeds the amount returned in family members and / or caregivers. Contact Erica Goldberg at 214-540-2412 contributions: Delane Caesar, Chief of the 44 years before 2007. And in March, Caregiver Classes or [email protected] Information Outreach, Data Services and the Texas Match the Promise Foundation Transparency; the Comptroller’s Unclaimed awarded its first-ever round of scholarships Property Division; and the Comptroller’s and grants to 60 Texas students. Texas Match the Promise team. Texans can search for their unclaimed The campaign and press release both property at www.ClaimItTexas.org, and were used in outreach efforts to spur public anyone wishing to learn more about Match awareness of the Comptroller’s Unclaimed the Promise Foundation or donate to the Property Division and the Match the Prom- fund providing scholarships and grants to ise Foundation scholarship program. deserving Texans should visit www.Match- Louis Morgan The Unclaimed Property Division pro- ThePromise.org. To view a full listing of vides Texans opportunities to search for PR Daily’s awards, visit www.prdaily.com/ Drug #1 forgotten money, file claims and donate to Awards/NPA2013.aspx. Your Hometown partnership | Continued from front Pharmacy UT Tyler launched the Center for Eco- tors representing university centers around nomic Education and Financial Literacy in the country. Since 1952 the summer of 2011 with an initial $15,000 “Our original agreement with Texas Bank of funding, and TB&T has committed to a Now TWO convenient and Trust called for CEEFL to conduct two second $15,000. drive-thru lanes workshops a year but we have been able to The UT Tyler Center for Economic Se Habla Español Education and Financial Literacy provides leverage that funding with the TCEE and continuing education for K-12 teach- CEE through additional mini-grants to con- ers through workshops that instruct the duct an average of 15 workshops a year,” 903-758-8286 teachers in basic economics and personal Doty added. “About 20 teachers attend finance and demonstrates how to integrate each workshop, and each teacher reaches 1900 S. High St. this information across subject areas and Longview 100 students. Our funders have a great ap- grade levels. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 preciation for that multiplier effect.” “It is our mission, and that of our Sat. 9-1 funders, to promote economic and fi- Workshop topics include “Teaching nancial literacy in Texas students so that Economics Through Children’s Literature,” they will become more educated citizens, “The Stock Market Game,” “Entrepreneur- voters, consumers, borrowers and in- ship Economics,” “Financial Fitness for vestors,” said Susan Smith Doty, center Life,” “Economics in World History and director and UT Tyler senior lecturer in World Geography,” “Personal Finance in economics. “We not only teach the teach- the Math Curriculum” and more. ers but we also provide the teachers with curriculum tools developed through our For more information, contact Doty, network of university centers and state 903.566.7459 or [email protected]. and national councils.” One of the 15 campuses of the UT Sys- The center is one of seven university cen- tem, UT Tyler offers excellence in teaching, ters for economic education and financial research, artistic performance and commu- literacy in Texas. Affiliations include the nity service. More than 80 undergraduate Texas Council on Economic Education in and graduate degree programs are avail- Houston and the National Council for Eco- nomic Education in New York. Doty also able at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment serves on the executive committee for the of almost 7,000 high-ability students at its National Association of Economic Educa- campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.

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East Texas Review reserves the right to edit and make appropriate modifications. truth integrity positive about people, places, and businesses. The opinions published by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the views of East Texas Review or its advertisers. Submission Deadline - Every Friday East Texas Review August 22-29, 2013 Page 3 REAL ANSWER The East Texas Review Alert to the world COMMENTARY around us August 22-29, 2013 By Greg Asimakoupoulos his upcoming week will marks the an- niversary of the sur- render ceremony that ended World War II. On Septem- ber 2, 1945 the eyes The Fake Thing of the world focused With a newfound exercise obsession, Coca-Cola and other companies on history’s stage and a performance are trying to shift the blame for what they’re doing to our health. thatT would not soon be forgotten. By Jill Richardson That was the day General Douglas Mac Arthur (with his Parker fountain New rule (as Bill Maher would say): If you make billions of dollars help attendees get Type II diabetes by serving them Coca-Cola.) pen in hand) conducted a symphony of a year selling unhealthy food, you don’t get to tell us to work out. As far as our bodies are concerned, eating well and exercising are peace aboard the USS Missouri in To- It was one thing when Cookie Monster began telling kids to eat not an either/or thing. Nor is avoiding smoking, managing stress, get- kyo Bay. This version of “victory at sea” vegetables. Cookie Monster doesn’t earn a living by selling cookies, ting enough sleep, or brushing your teeth. A healthy body requires all would be repeatedly captured on film and vegetables are a fantastic alternative to cookies. of the above. and newsreel. But it was a totally different story when Ronald McDonald went all So let’s leave exercise out of it and talk about diet. The average Richard Simmons on us, visiting schools to tell kids to work out. American drank 401 servings of Coke products in 2012. Sure, that As Mac Arthur cued the various per- Exercise is a great idea, but it’s not diet advice. Yet this is a fre- includes juices, sports drinks, and water, but Coca Cola’s top four formers to play their part on this his- quent tactic of many of the corporations that rake in profits brands — each bringing in more than $10 billion in sales toric day, a nineteen year-old farm boy by selling us junk. per year — are all soft drinks. from Lapwai, Idaho looked on. His is Take Coca-Cola’s shameless new fitness campaign. “Are you McDonalds’ top sellers worldwide are french fries and seen in the bottom right hand corner of sitting on a solution?” asks a photo on the company’s web- Big Macs, but even the fast food giant’s “healthy” offer- this familiar photograph. That Marine site, depicting two people cuddled up, sitting on a beach. ings tend to be terrible for you. Corporal looking back at the camera The thing is, they’re drinking the problem: Coca-Cola. Many Americans enjoy these unhealthy foods and bev- was my father, Edwin Asimakoupoulos. Let me translate Coke’s new campaign into plain English: erages. And yes, drinking a soda or eating some nachos Before he died twenty-months ago, “Don’t blame us for America’s public health crisis.” The com- once in a while won’t kill you. my dad took great pride describing pany is also asking you to not notice that while the American But these days, eating anything but junk can feel like his memories of V-J Day. As part of the Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons an uphill battle. Healthy food is often more expensive, Marine Corps detachment aboard the of sugar per day for women (nine for men), a single can of more perishable, and, well, less addictive. Not to men- “Mighty Mo,” he was selected to be one Coca-Cola has nearly 10 teaspoons of the sweet stuff. tion less available 24/7 through a drive-thru. of the honor guards that day. My dad Or maybe this is what the ad campaign is really saying: Unhealthy diets have reached the point of a public was chosen as an escort for Lieutenant “Please ignore the fact that, over the years, we’ve sold our health crisis. And while there can be debate over the General Kuzma Derevyanko, who signed flagship product in larger and larger containers. Just exercise role food companies have played in causing the crisis, it’s the treaty on behalf of Russia. By virtue a bit more — here, we’ll even help with some tips — and then clearer than Sprite that they’ve profited from it. of his privileged assignment, my dad you won’t notice that our product is terrible for you. Keep The purveyors of junk food and fast food know they have drinking Coke, and don’t regulate us.” stood about fifteen feet behind Mac Ar- some responsibility too. That’s why they are so worried. That’s the message, anyway. And what’s more pathetic is that thur and the other dignitaries. These companies are trying to shift the blame. They some folks are falling for it. Although my father is visible in sev- want you to believe that it’s your The BlogHer conference en- eral historic photographs documenting fault that you didn’t run a mara- thusiastically announced that thon to burn off the calories from the end of the war, I like this photo- its sponsor, Coca-Cola, will help graph best of all. The fact that he is not your meal at Taco Bell. attendees stay fit by giving out OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson facing the ceremony sets it apart and free pedometers as well as other is the author of Recipe for America: Why raises questions. Apparently one of the prizes like yoga mats and jump Our Food System Is Broken and What Russian newsmen covering the event ropes. (Yeah, and I bet Coke will We Can Do to Fix It. dropped his camera from an elevated perch. My dad turned around to see where the noise was coming from. That picture of my curious father is a reminder to me to be interested in people, places and things. After all, our ability to reflect on the meaning of life Et Tu, Buddhist? is rooted in what we take time to ob- In every war, both sides claim that God’s on their side. serve. Blindly going about our routines By Donald Kaul keeps us from seeing the unexpected Throughout the centuries people have killed each other in vast In blaming religion for all of this I’m being simplistic, of course. and being sensitive to the serendipities numbers for the very best of reasons — religion. Religionists are as much victim as perpetrator in these slaughters. around us. Oh they’ve done it for other reasons too — money, politics, ge- The issues involved are complex and varied. At an ecumenical clergy conference I re- ography, skin color, revolution — but never with more enthusiasm But peel away enough layers from each of those conflicts and you cently attended, I heard a facilitator chal- than when the cause was holy. find a religious component. When was the last time we had a war lenge we who speak for a living to seek to From the early Christian martyrs to the Crusades to the bloody in which both sides didn’t claim that God was on their side and, “be more interested than interesting” as wars of the Protestant Reformation to the genocides of the two worse, believed it? we hone our craft as communicators. World Wars and the Hindu-Muslim conflicts, right up to the present Even Communists, who profess not to believe in God, construct a What he suggested is good advice for time, when Muslims slaughter Muslims because they differ on the deified leader (Stalin, Mao, Ho Chi Minh) to believe in. more than just rabbis, priests and min- legitimate successor to the Prophet Muhammad, religion and war Through it all I, a non-believer, have taken solace in the fact that isters. We all would do well to exercise have commingled. there was Buddhism. You can argue that it’s not a real religion, but the curiosity muscle between our ears It never ends. The 9/11 bombers claimed to be committing a reli- it certainly is a coherent system of belief and it doesn’t condone as well as opening our eyes to the won- gious act when they murdered thousands of strangers, and hardly war. That’s what I thought. der of daily life. Our norm is not to. a day goes by without a report of yet another suicide bombing that Now I find out that Buddhists are accused of killing Muslims in Burma. Leonardo Da Vinci recognized our ten- adds to the carnage. I don’t know why. I’m sure they have a good reason; people who dency to not turn around to see where In Egypt, the military government has recently gunned down kill people of a competing religion always have a good reason. But “the noise” is coming from. Five centuries more than 800 protesters for the sin of supporting the ousted Mus- it’s disillusioning. ago this noted scientist and artist waxed lim Brotherhood government. To me, the warlike nature of religion is the greatest argument to theologically eloquent. He described Meanwhile, the killings go on unabated in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya. be made for the separation of church and state. We’ve got people the average person as one who “looks all over Washington clamoring for more religion in our government. without seeing, listens without hearing, “Let’s put God back in the schools,” they say. touches without feeling, eats without Let’s not. The more religion you have in government, the more wars tasting, moves without physical aware- you have and the more popular they are. It’s the nature of the beast. ness, inhales without awareness of odor A democratic government in a pluralistic society must be inclu- or fragrance, and talks without thinking.” sive and tolerant of the views of others. The religious instinct is exclusive and suppressive of the views of others. Fifteen hundred centuries before Da I don’t care what religion you pick — Catholic, Protestant, Jew, Vinci, Jesus Christ invited his followers Muslim, Hindu — as you move along the spectrum of their beliefs, to be aware of the mystery of life around the more fundamentalist you get, the more intolerance you find, them. He said, “See how the lilies of the and the less desire to accommodate those who disagree with them. field grow. They do not labor or spin. Fundamentalists know they’re right and you’re wrong, and they Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in have a book to prove it so don’t argue. all his splendor was dressed like one of As soon as the Muslim Brotherhood took control in Egypt, I knew these...” (Matthew 6:28-29 NIV) the revolution there was doomed. The Brothers immediately went Why not open your eyes to your sur- about setting up a repressive Muslim state, which in turn ignited a roundings? The flowers of a summer counter-revolution. field. Sunrises and sunsets. Turning We tend to think of democracy as an unadulterated good. As leaves. Aging parents. and disappearing Egypt proves, democracy without respect for the rights of minori- veterans. And speaking of those vets, ties can be just as ugly as a dictatorship. why not take some time this week to A wise man once said: “An evil man can do evil things for evil rea- hear their stories of the war? Remem- sons — that’s his nature — but when a good man does evil things ber, they won’t always be with us. it’s almost always for religious reasons.” Amen to that, brother. OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Page 4 East Texas Review August 22-29, 2013 The East Texas Review COMMUNITY NEWS August 22-29, 2013

soil| Continued from front march | Continued from front The Gregg/Upshur SWCD will assist by paying for the meadow, or combination. Additional samples are at the The band will march through streets, stopping at certain first soil sample for each person submitting samples from landowner’s expense. Sample kits may be picked up and homes to perform lawn concerts. The event will kick-off their garden, pasture, or hay meadow through Friday, Sep- turned in at the following locations: A&M Farm Supply, fundraising efforts to finance the band’s trip to Disneyland tember 6, 2013. These samples will be sent to the A&M Horaney’s, Jake’s Feed Store, and Smotherman’s Scenery, in Anaheim, California to perform. Soil Testing Lab at College Station during the week of Inc. Sponsors for this event are: Gregg/Upshur Soil & There are four different parade routes. The first leg September 9 for analysis. Results are expected about two Water Conservation District, A&M Farm Supply, and Texas will be in the Pine Brook addition behind John Tyler High (2) weeks later and will be available to the landowners at A&M AgriLife Extension Service. School. The second leg will travel down Cecil, Northridge, an educational program on the importance of maintaining Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Ex- and 29th streets ending at Dogan Middle School. The third our soils fertility in late September or early October. tension Service are open to all people without regard to leg will travel through the Normandy Heights addition, and Participants are encouraged to submit additional soil socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, disability, religion, the fourth leg will route through Briarwood Estates. The samples if they have more than one garden, pasture, hay age, or national origin. march-a-thon will culminate with a performance at Stew- art Middle School. Donations to the Big Blue Band March-A-Thon can be TISD | Continued from front brought to one of the parade routes, mailed to 1120 NNW We have an excellent group of new professionals and we was the Technopalooza technology training where I dis- Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75702, delivered in person to the John are excited to start the school year,” Tyler ISD Chief Lead- covered EdMoto and made the commitment to go paper- Tyler Band Hall, or arrangements can be made for a band ership and Performance Officer Kim Tunnell said. “We wel- less in my classroom this year.” director to pick them up. Please make checks payable to come the new teachers and staff to our Tyler ISD team.” During the induction, teachers and staff learned about JT Band Parent Organization. Donations of $75.00 will re- This will be the first year in the classroom for about ceive a lawn performance and $50 donations will receive a the District’s vision and mission as well as the standards 75 new teachers, with many others new to Tyler ISD that one-song performance. of professionalism. New teachers reviewed the Texas Es- have at least one year of prior experience. For more information, contact Mr. Larry D. Wade, Jr., sential Knowledge and Skills English Language Proficiency “I am looking forward to the professionalism that I Director of Bands, or Mr. Dale L. Faulks, Assistant Direc- have experienced in Tyler ISD this week,” said Kanon Standard and participated in Technopalooza, a technology tor, at 903.262.2887 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Video and interview opportu- Gourault, Robert E. Lee French teacher. “The training, al- training which focuses on the 21st century learner. New nities are available and can be scheduled by contacting though a lot to take in, was filled with energy and passion employees also attended campus orientation at the school Sandra Stanley, Tyler ISD Communications Coordinator, at for teaching. One of the biggest things I found beneficial where they will welcome students on Monday, August 26. 903.262.1066. time | Continued from front The public is invited to a free reception in honor of the artists and the exhibit from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. Food, beverages and live music will be featured, along with the art. “The new exhibit features more than 20 works of art by 13 area artists,” said Beverly Abell, department leader for the City of Tyler Main Street department. “Mediums for the pieces range from acrylic to photography, sculpture, water- color and others.” The exhibit will remain in the gallery through Sept. 30. Admission is free. Hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Gallery Main Street offers the public new juried exhibits approximately every six weeks. Artists submit up to three digital images of their work that are judged on an anonymous basis by a jury of professional artists. The top-scoring pieces are selected for inclusion in the exhibit. The piece that gets the highest score is named Best in Show. Details on how to enter the jury process for Gallery Main Street exhibits can be found at www.downtowntylerarts.com. Gallery Main Street is managed by the City of Tyler Main Street Department in conjunction with the volunteers of Heart of Tyler and the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition. For more information, call (903) 593-6905. ut | Continued from front UT Tyler ranked in the top 35 out of the more than 450 two- and four-year, public and private institutions analyzed by AffordableCollegesOnline.org, an independent resource. Their study finds graduates from these schools enjoy the largest earnings gap between non-degree holders over 30 years, earning more on average than graduates from other Texas schools. “Students at The University of Texas at Tyler learn in an engaged, high-tech, high-touch environment that prepares them for careers today and in the future,” said Dr. Alisa White, UT Tyler provost and senior vice president for aca- demic affairs. “A college degree from UT Tyler is a good investment.” This is the first year AC Online assembled such a group. For the complete list, visit http://www.affordablecollege- sonline.org/online-colleges/texas/. “UT Tyler is indeed a great value,” President Mabry said. “With state-of-the-art facilities, a world-class faculty and small class sizes, the university provides our graduates the strong job skills, work ethics, clinical training and practical experience needed for them to become successful in their chosen fields of study.” For its rankings, AC Online gathered wage information from the 2013 College Earnings Report by PayScale.com. They also compiled data from the Integrated Post-Second- ary Education Data System, National Center for Education Statistics and the Carnegie Foundation. “This recognition is important in our efforts to continue providing the academic excellence and wonderful benefits that come with a UT Tyler degree,” President Mabry added.

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skip | Continued from front “I am humbled and overwhelmed by the is responsible for community outreach. He innocent life, the continued protection of our Park of East Texas - Board of Directors number of supporters throughout our com- is also the owner and operator of Skip Ogle 2nd Amendment rights, instilling personal Lake Tyler HOA – Tyler Lake Advisory Board munity who have urged me to run for this Homes, LLC a small residential construc- responsibility, defining the proper role of and Past Chair seat. Many of the men and women of Dis- tion business serving the Tyler area. government and finally securing our borders. Tyler Independent School District Founda- trict 6 have expressed that they want more “I consider East Texas and especially “I am looking forward to visiting with tion – Past Director effective representation at our State House.” Tyler and surrounding communities such a the voters in HD 6 in the coming months to Better Business Bureau – Skip Ogle Homes, “While we must fight over-reaching wonderful place to live and raise children. hear their thoughts and concerns.” federalism, our party is facing a very criti- My concern for our way of life leads me Skip and his wife Stephanie live in Tyler. LLC, Member cal time as the recently announced “Battle to seek office and give back to our com- Further information can be found at Ski- Habitat for Humanity (Tyler) – Develop- Ground Texas”, a group of former Obama munity” said Ogle. “Obama operatives are pOgleforTexas.com. ment Committee campaign operatives, has moved to Texas coming to Texas from Washington, DC, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers As- to turn it from a red state to a blue state. California and other liberal strongholds. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT sociation - Member We must fight together to keep Texas a As I discussed my apprehensions about The Texas Farm Bureau - Member conservative state,” said Ogle. this and other concerns with East Texans Green Acres Baptist Church – Chair Lake City of Tyler Lake Advisory Committee Ogle, a longtime resident of Tyler, has I was continually asked to run for HD 6. Retreat Committee Tyler Area Builders Association - Member been involved in and supported many com- After much thought and prayer with my Tyler Chamber of Commerce – Former Di- Past Member of Board of Directors - Paris munity organizations and has a long track wife I have decided to run with the goal of rector and Chair of Government Affairs record of building strategic coalitions for providing effective leadership for our East Tyler Economic Development Council – Chamber of Commerce, Marshall Chamber the betterment of East Texas. Texas community.” Board of Directors of Commerce, Lindale Chamber of Com- Ogle is the Director of Community Rela- Along with the many other issues facing UT Health Northeast Development Founda- merce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, tions for Suddenlink Communications and Texas, Skip is focused on the protection of tion - Board of Directors Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. complex | Continued from front great | Continued from front Together, this opportunity allows the hospital and He is already spoilt from the womb.” “Before, a mom will have to go Dallas arkana. Gabby Jones, RN, BSN is over the clinic to showcase our loyalty to providing excellent She came to the event to find out the or Shreveport if she was having prob- Perinatology. “I am excited about the healthcare, right here in Longview for our youth and our services offered at GSMC. lems with the pregnancy,” she stated. services we offer,” she said. “Any high community,” said Jim Kendrick, Longview Regional Medi- Patricia Harkins, a patient care tech “Not any more. GSMC is the only hos- risk pregnancy can be taken care of at cal Center CEO. for 10 years with GSMC, has worked in pital with antepartum and perinatol- The scoreboard is part of the Pine Tree Athletic Com- labor and delivery. She explained the ogy expertise in the region.” Some of our Antepartum and Perintology Out- plex, one project among several, which were part of the Antepartum and Perinatology Clinic. their patients come from as far as Tex- patient Clinic.” Pine Tree ISD $29.9 million bond referendum, which passed in 2011. “We are very excited to move into the new Pirate Stadi- um this fall and wish to thank Longview Regional Medical Center for their support of our students and staff,” said Dr. TJ Farler, Superintendent of Schools. “Pirate Stadium is a state of the art venue, which serves as a place where we can gather as a community to watch our students grow.” Superintendent Farler explained the agreement with LRMC includes a multi-year commitment for $450,000 Sizzling toward the scoreboard project. We celebrate the coming together of the public and private sectors to help further the cause of public educa- tion,” said Charley Peck. “Our goal is to provide the best summer educational experience we possibly can for our students. I am personally grateful for Mr. Kendrick’s encouragement and vision for this partnership. I am certain this is just the beginning of many more exciting things to come, that will be of great benefit to LRMC and the Pine Tree community. style UPCOMING EVENTS The public is invited to several events Everything planned at the stadium in upcoming weeks.

August 23, 9:30am Longview Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Why did God make us? Finding life By Carey Kinsolving By Michael A. Guido, D.D “God made us because he was tired selfish gratification, but in the sense of seeing dinosaurs on the world,” says of purposeful and meaningful activity,” A Roman soldier once asked his superior for her life. It tells us that the goal of this God-cen- Austin, age 7. “He didn’t like the dino- writes Bible scholar G.W. Bromiley. the privilege of speaking to Julius Caesar. His re- tered person is to satisfy God - to live a life that saurs,” adds Colton, 6. Are you guys say- God created us because “he wanted quest was granted and when he approached Cae- can be blessed by, empowered by and honored ing we’re God’s Plan B? Think again. someone to play with,” says Sarah, 7, or sar, he plead for permission to end his life. Look- by God Himself. “I think God created us because God “to talk and walk with him,” says Carri, 9. ing at the man who stood before him the general Recently I asked a student to share with the thought we would be special, and it After Adam and Eve sinned, they hid saw a man who led a wretched and worthless class what Romans 6:23 meant to him. Stand- turns out we are special!” says Chelsea, from God when they heard him “walking life. After a moment’s thought Caesar said to him ing before us he said, “Let me tell you about 8. Now, we’re on the right track. Being in disgust, “Man, were you ever alive?” in the garden.” It appears that “walking this verse. For me it reads, ‘The wages of sin is created in God’s image is as special as God intended for each of us to enjoy a life and talking” were things God did regu- an empty life.’ I know because I’ve been there, it gets. that has meaning and is fulfilling, and satisfy- larly with Adam and Eve. worked hard and felt like my needle was on emp- “I think God made us because he was “God created us to rule the Earth,” says ing. Man, created in the image of God, is to bored of just sitting up in heaven look- do the things of God and bring honor to his ty. It did not matter how successful my life ap- Katharyn, 9. “He also wanted us (or Adam) peared to be to those around me, it did not mat- ing down at nothing,” says Jordan, 10. to name the animals. He needed us to take creator. Without God at the core of our life we The Scriptures portray God as full ter how much land I owned or how many houses I care of the fruit tree. He also wanted us to will be, as the soldier was, living a wretched, and overflowing with life. We are the worthless life. had or how much money I earned. My life was on pray to Him and to be with Him.” ones who succumb to boredom when Some people associate work with The last verse of Psalm 91 presents a picture ‘empty’ because I could never fill it with enough we try to live apart from the One who is of a person who has God at the core of his or things for the needle to move to ‘satisfied.’” the curse God placed on the ground af- the source of life. ter Adam and Eve sinned. Before Adam Describing those who trust in God, sinned, however, God told him to “tend King David wrote: “They are abundantly and keep” the garden. satisfied with the fullness of your house, God intended for people created in and you give them drink from the river his image to rule over the Earth in per- of your pleasures” (Psalm 36:8). fect harmony with his will (Genesis 1:26). Wait a minute. Isn’t God against plea- We ask You, “God made us for his own glory,” sure? Father, to help us says Cody, 7, or “to live in his glory,” Wrong. live lives that are “I think God made us because he concludes Ross, 11. pleasing to You, wanted to see somebody playing and On the night before Jesus offered him- knowing that if having fun,” says Sara, 8. self as a sacrifice for our sins, he offered a we do we will King David danced, leaped and shout- prayer regarding his Father’s glory “that be satisfied. ed before the Ark of the Covenant as he they [that is, Jesus’ disciples] may be one In Jesus’ Name, brought it back to Jerusalem. When was just as we [Jesus speaking of himself and Amen. the last time you saw people so filled his Father] are one” (John 17:22). with the Lord’s life that they danced, Jesus revealed the eternal glory, one- leaped and shouted before the Lord? ness and love that he had always en- Probably never. That’s why God called joyed with his Father. They, and those David a man after his own heart. after them who entered into that eternal We try to squeeze a few drops of fellowship, would never be the same. By Michael A. Guido, D.D pleasure out of life while God waits with Point to ponder: God made us for his heck on me” was a familiar request that ily available if an emergency arose made falling asleep a river of pleasure for all who trust him. glory and pleasure. we heard every night as our youngest much easier. son, Byron, began walking to his bed- The need to know that we are safe and secure is impor- We settle for too little pleasure when Scripture to remember: “At your room. Even though we took every pre- tant to each of us. Stripes divide streets and signs give we try to make ourselves the center of right hand are pleasures forevermore” caution to make certain that our home important instructions to drivers. A checklist must be the universe. (Psalm 16:11). was“C safe from any threat or danger, there was nothing completed before an aircraft can take flight. Warnings “God has created all things for his Question to consider: From what do about possible problems surround us wherever we go or more comforting than a nightly visit before the lights were own pleasure, but not in the sense of you derive your purpose and pleasure? turned off. Knowing that someone was near by and read- whatever we do. Sometimes they seem to get in the way of life. But warnings are important to warn us of impend- ing dangers. Psalm 91 reminds us of the unpredictability, yet the cer- C h u r c h East Cotton Church of Christ tainty, of dangers that await us. But it does not do so to 2015 East Cotton Street | Longview | 903-758-4741 frighten us, but to give the assurance that we are safe at D i r ecto ry Pastor Loyal James Williams III all times and in all situations because of the faithfulness of Sunday: 9:00 & 10:00am our God. Listen as the Psalmist assures of the safety and Longview Christian Fellowship security we have in God: “You will not fear the terror of 2101 W. Marshall Ave. | Longview | 903-759-1401 | www.lcfchurch.org night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence Pastor Bob Cammack that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that strikes at Prayer Time: 10:00am | Worship Service: 10:30am midday...if you make the Most High your dwelling!” How gracious of our God to assure us that we do not West Loop 281 Church of Christ need to ask Him to “check on us” - He does it constantly. 4408 West Loop 281 | Longview | 903-758-4444 Larry D. Lee Visit www.TheSower.com or www.easttexasreview.com. Sunday: 10:00am & 5:00pm

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Probably the least popular topic one can discuss today, is that of death. Most do not wish to deal with the topic, for in doing so, we admit, audibly, that we are not forever- and even more neither are those we love. In taking a look at life, one must come to terms with every V. Stanmore Director portion of the life cycle-including its conclusion. At the end of summer, there comes the shedding of the leaves from the trees. A sad time, many say, yet each of the sea- sons has much to offer, just as every “season” of life has its positive segment. This includes death. “A time to be born, a time to die” is one of our most quoted biblical passages, but when it is the time to talk about dying, most would rather turn the other way. If we give proper attention to every phase of life and if we face the fact of our mor- tality, we talk about it, explore it and give it proper attention. Then we can enhance, even increase, the quality of living.

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Texas Shakespeare Festival Dr. Strangelove Back to School Drive Senior Citizens Extravaganza Red Hot Patriot 7:30pm 7pm 8am-4pm 3:30-7pm 7:30pm Additional dates and times Liberty Hall The Roc Longview Exhibit Building Additional dates and times Kilgore College Campus 110 W. Erwin | Tyler 209 South St. 1123 Jaycee Dr. APEX Theatre 20 Hwy 259 & Brooks | Kilgore www.libertytyler.com 903-220-2886 903-237-1279 at Potter Place 903-983-8601 www.longviewp3a.org 719 West Front Street | Tyler www.texasshakespeare.com 903-740-5387 www.apextheatre20.com

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Bariatric Support Group: Cooking- Class VIII East Texas Kickoff Luncheon The Pines Presents: Jamey Johnson Understanding Success Habits 6-8pm 11:30am-1pm The Highwaymen 6:30pm 7pm Harvey Convention Center Harvey Convention Center 7-9pm The Oil Palace Senior Circle Building 2000 W Front St. | Tyler, TX 2000 West Front St. | Tyler The Pines Theater 10408 Tyler 64 | Tyler 3000 N. Fourth Street 75702 903-592-1661 ext.237 1st Street | Downtown Lufkin 903-566-2122 903-242-3469 903-531-1214 www.visittyler.com 963-633-0359 www.oilpalace.com www.longviewregional.com 903-531-1349 www.thepineslufkin.com www.visittyler.com

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Bariatric Seminar Meeting MegaFest 2013: TD Jakes Month: Daily Holidays, 7pm National Golf Month Special and Presents Oprah’s Life Class National Catfish Month Free but must RSVP Wacky Days: 9am Admit You’re Happy Month 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day Senior Circle Building American Airlines Center Family Fun Month 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 3000 N. Fourth Street 2500 Victory Avenue | Dallas National Eye Exam Month 3 National Mustard Day- First Saturday 903-242-3469 214-222-3687 Peach Month 3 National Watermelon Day Romance Awareness Month www.longviewregional.com www.americanairlinescenter.com 4 Friendship Day- First Sunday Water Quality Month 4 International Forgiveness Day- National Picnic Month First Sunday 4 Sisters Day- First Sunday Weekly Events: 4 U.S. Coast Guard Day friDAY, august 30 saturDAY, august 31 Week 1 National Simplify 5 Work Like a Dog Day your Life Week 6 Wiggle Your Toes Day 7 National Lighthouse Day 11 Presidential Joke Day 22 Be an Angel Day Sharon Shrine Circus Week 2 National Smile Week Rabbit Show Week 3 Friendship Week 8 Sneak Some Zucchini onto 11 Son and Daughter Day 22 National Tooth Fairy Day- 4:30-9:30pm 8am-5pm Week 4 Be Kind to Your Neighbor’s Porch Day 12 Middle Child’s Day and/or February 28 Maude Cobb Convention Additional dates Humankind Week 9 Book Lover’s Day 13 Chinese Valentine’s Day/ 23 Ride the Wind Day & Activity Complex Maude Cobb Convention 10 National S’mores Day Daughter’s Day- 24 Vesuvius Day 7th day of 7th Lunar Month 100 Grand Blvd. & Activity Complex 10 Lazy Day 25 Kiss and Make Up Day 13 Left Hander’s Day 26 National Dog Day 903-986-6168 100 Grand Blvd. 14 National Creamsicle Day 26 Women’s Equality Day www.longviewregional.com 903-714-8392 14/15 V-J Day- which date do 27 Global Forgiveness Day www.etrba.weebly.com you mark the end of WWII? 15 Relaxation Day 27 Just Because Day 16 National Tell a Joke Day 28 Race Your Mouse Day- but we are Event information is compiled from various public sources and submissions. If you 17 National Thriftshop Day not sure what kind of “mouse” need additional information on any event listed, please use the contact information 18 Bad Poetry Day 29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day provided. Occasionally, the group cancels a venue, the location changes or the event 19 Aviation Day 30 Frankenstein Day is rescheduled. We strongly suggest you call, write, or visit their website before 20 National Radio Day 30 Toasted Marshmallow Day attending. Submit events or activities of interest to East Texas Review by sending an 21 Senior Citizen’s Day 31 National Trail Mix Day email to [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Page 8 East Texas Review August 22-29, 2013 The East Texas Review COMMUNITY HEALTH August 22-29, 2013

3 Tbsp tapioca flour G lu t e n - F r e e 1/3 cup potato starch 1 cup white rice flour 4 Tbsp dry buttermilk powder 1 packet sugar substitute PancakesHere’s a delicious gluten-free breakfast hot off the 1 1/2 tsp baking powder griddle. These gluten-free pancakes are made with 1/2 tsp baking soda gluten-free flour that you make yourself with simple supermarket ingredients. 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 2 eggs 2 cups water 3 Tbsp canola oil

In a large bowl, mix or sift together the tapioca flour, potato starch, rice flour, dry buttermilk powder, sugar substitute, bak- ing powder, baking soda, salt and xanthan gum. In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add whisked eggs, water, and oil to dry ingre- dients and mix until well blended and few lumps remain. Lightly coat a skillet or griddle with non- stick cooking spray and heat over medium- high heat. Spoon batter onto skillet by 1/4 cupfuls and cook until bubbles begin to form. Flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield: 10 pancakes

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Upcoming Events Bariatric Support Groups

September 3 @ 7:00pm Bariatric Seminar Meeting Free but must RSVP

September 16 @ 7:00pm A Weigh-2-Win The Bariatric Workout

October 21 @ 7:00pm What’s the BIG deal?

November 18 @6:30pm Annual Christmas Party

All support groups are held in the Senior Circle Building at 3000 N. 4th Street, Longview. For more information, contact DarNecia, Bariatric Facilitator, at 903-242-3469.

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