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“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou Vol. 18 No. 837 May 14 - May 21, 2015 Visit us online at www.EastTexasReview.com Complimentary Copy Serving all of East Texas Sue Wilson Jack Ingram Deceptive Property Named LETU Launches To Play Region 7 Alleyfest Tax Lending New Aviation Industry TEPSA Degree Of The Year Tyler Cook See LETU Below See COUNTRY Below See OPINION on 3 See REGIONAL Below The community

Truth | Integrity | Positive XXX TALENT SEARCH Duke University Honors Seven Foster Scholars Grad Student Named The University of Texas at Tyler graduate student Colby Craddock of Tyler has received a prestigious scholarship from the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Yong Tai Wang, College of Nursing and Health Sciences dean, announced. Continued on Page 4

Tyler Earns Award Sarah Rectenwald, Bhavna Singh, Simran Kortikere, Abigail Archer, Robert Hough, Connor Gilliland and Jacob Castleberry Continued on Page 4 The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has recognized the City of Tyler with a “Platinum Leadership Circle Award” for Country Music Award Winner Jack Ingram transparency in local government. The City scored 22 of 23 possible points to earn this Heads The Line-Up At AlleyFest’s Music Fest award. usic Fest is proud to feature 2008 Academy of Country Music Continued on Page 4 Award Winner “Best new Male Vocalist,” Jack Ingram, to round out the evening at AlleyFest 2015 in downtown Longview, Entry Period Extended Texas, on Saturday, May 16, 2015. The annual street festival whichM celebrates the arts of East Texas will be on Tyler St, Fredonia St. Artists who are interested in and Center St. Music Fest, presented by R&K Distributors, Inc., caps off participating in the May 23 ArtSquared AlleyFest’s family event with great music! The evening hours bring out the event in Downtown Tyler have a reprieve in the form of an extension. It was featured performers Anchor Down (4:00 pm), Bri Bagwell (7:00 pm) and Jack announced Friday that ArtSquared artist Ingram (9:00 pm). Come enjoy an evening of great Texas musicians. applications will now be accepted until 5 Jack Ingram was awarded “Best New Male Vocalist” in 2008 by the Academy p.m. on May 11. of Country Music Awards. Also featured at AlleyFest Music Fest will be Bri Bagwell who has just signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Sony Continued on Page 4 ATV in Nashville, and Anchor Down who will have you rocking, dancing and Jack Ingram Attorney General Paxton singing along with their great mix of songs. Continued on Page 4 Warns Texans Of Price Free Camp: David Wesley Gouging In Wake Of Regional Award Foundation To Offer Kids Disaster Longview ISD Principal Honored Basketball Camp Former NBA basketball star, David Following Child Predators Wesley, has announced the 13th Annual severe weather, udson PEP Elementary David Wesley Basketball Camp is returning AG Paxton Arrests Nine tornado and Principal Sue Wilson has Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to his hometown of Longview, TX. flooding that H been named Region 7 TEPSAN announced the arrest of nine suspected began on May 4, of the Year for the Texas Elementary Continued on Page 4 child predators following a joint sting Principals and Supervisors Association. operation between the Attorney General’s 2015 impacting Good Shepherd Gets High Ranking Child Exploitation Unit and the Copperas North Texas Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions Officials at Good Shepherd Medical Cove Police Department. communities, across the state annually honor Center announced today their recognition Texas Attorney a colleague for their outstanding Continued on Page 5 as one of Texas’ 10 “Best Value Hospitals” General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that service to the association. Wilson will for 2014 according to Verras Healthcare Five Tricks Of A Con Artist state law prohibits price gouging in the wake be recognized at the TEPSA Awards International. Verras’ Medical Value Index™ If you fell for a scam, chances are it was of a declared disaster. Reception on June 10 in Austin. unique methodology was used to compare because a skillful salesperson pushed all the right buttons. Here are five ways that smart Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 7 sales people - and scam artists - can get Follow us on Twitter: @InfinitiePlus • @ETRScoop you to part with your hard-earned money Facebook: www.facebook.com/infinitie.plus • www.facebook.com/EastTexasReview LETU To Launch New Remotely Piloted against your better judgment. Aircraft Aviation Degree Continued on Page 5 Dollars For Food Entrepreneurs eTourneau University School known as drones or Unmanned Aircraft Funding to support beginning, veteran, and socially- of Aviation and Aeronautical Vehicles (UAVs). disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to expand “For I know the plans I have for L Science is launching a new The new degree program will businesses you, declares the LORD, plans degree program in the fall to train provide a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making $30 for welfare and not for evil, to professional pilots to be leaders in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, unmanned aircraft industry. with operations, maintenance and million available to farmers, ranchers give you a future and a hope.” and food entrepreneurs to develop new The new program will enable pilots electronics concentrations. product lines. Funding will be made to fly, repair and program Remotely Projected growth for this industry available through USDA’s Value-Added Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) — also commonly is estimated in the billions of dollars Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Continued on Page 5 Continued on Page 7 inside the Business And Legal 2 Community News 4,5,7 Gospel Spotlight 6 Opinion 3 Dear Alma 5 Community Health 8 Page 2 www.EastTexasReview.com EAST TEXAS REVIEW May 14 - May 21, 2015 www.facebook.com/EastTexasReview The East Texas Review BUSINESS/LEGAL May 14 - May 21, 2015

ROBERT A. O. FADOJUTIMI|Obituary

obert A. O. Fadojutimi, Ph.D., went home to be with Saturday, May 16, 2015 • 11:30 am • Bethel Temple Longview, Texas his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born May 22, 1951, in Ondo, Nigeria, A Celebration of to Gabriel and Dorcas Fadojutimi. He attended Methodist Boys Grammar School in Lagos, Nigeria. RAfter high school, he served in the Nigerian Navy and was trained as a radio engineer. He attended school in India under the auspices of the Nigerian Navy. After his military service, he worked for the Nigerian Radio Corporation. He then came to Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). While at FIT, he worked for Harris Corporation. He moved from Florida to work for Vertex Communications (now Life General Dynamics), in Kilgore, Texas. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University in Longview, The Homegoing Service of Texas. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Management degree from Walden University. Robert founded East Texas Review newspaper, the home of infinitieplus magazine and KIDS DR. ROBERT PRESS. He was an engineer and international businessman for most of his career. He was preceded in death by his FADOJUTIMI parents. Left to cherish the memory of his earthly life and Alpha : May 22, 1951 • Omega : May 4, 2015 looking forward to being re-united with him in eternity are his loving wife, Joycelyne; daughter, Rhoda; son, Olu; grandson, Oghenekome; and his sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the nephews, nieces, and in-laws in Nigeria, Texas, California and Lord require of thee, but to do Minnesota. Viewing of the body will be noon-7 p.m. Friday, justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” May 15, 2015, at Stanmore Funeral Home, 1105 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Longview, Texas. The celebration - Micah 6:8 of Robert’s life will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Bethel Temple, 1400 South Mobberly Avenue, Longview, Texas. Robert lived a wonderful and caring life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and friend. His faith in God was strong and is a comfort to those he leaves behind.

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In this techno-era of instant news, blogs, ezines, and text messaging, the ancient art of poetry seems like a rel- What The Property Tax Lending ic from the Stone Age. If we made it through high school, we probably had to read and discuss a poem or two Industry Is Doing To Consumers along the way, but most of us won- By Eric Sandberg dered what was the point. Some of us simply slept through that topic. Imagine, it’s tax time and a family is faced increase in property tax loans written Second, the notice alerts lenders to Not so in the past. In the nineteenth with losing their home because they can’t is a no-brainer. The property tax lien possible violations of the mortgage century, poems and essays packed pay their property taxes. lenders have nothing to lose—and quite agreement. Property owners may not considerable intellectual wallop. Peo- They receive what they think is a godsend a lot to gain. The property tax lender has realize they are breaching their agreements ple took poets and their ideas serious- from a property tax lender — a letter with lien priority, so if the property goes into with their lenders when they take out ly. Those ideas filtered into education, a promise: “We will quickly get your taxes foreclosure, the property tax lender is paid property tax loans using the financed politics, and general culture, shaping paid so you’ll no longer incur the large first, regardless of whether there is an property as collateral. that world and influencing later gen- erations, including ours. penalties, interest and attorney collection existing mortgage on the house. The bill doesn’t prevent property owners So, when I was recently invited to fees charged by your county. It’s simple. We Pastor Lopez told his story at a February from getting the needed funds from the teach a class at a nearby Christian pay the taxes. You pay us back over time.” press conference held by Rep. Rene Oliveira property tax lenders—even at the higher high school, I decided that a little po- Unfortunately, for many families across (D-Brownsville) when he introduced HB interest rates and tacked on fees—if they etry might convey some insight into the state, the process is anything but simple. 1936, which would require property still want to move forward. What it does the world we now live in. Come with One such victim is Pastor Josue Lopez of owners to notify their mortgage lender 10 do, however, is give property owners the me to our class. Pharr. Desperate to pay his delinquent days before entering into a property tax opportunity to investigate better and less Before us is the poem Dover Beach, taxes, he obtained a $19,000 loan from a loan. The bill has now passed the House costly alternatives. by the highly esteemed, nineteenth property tax lender. The interest rate: 18 and was referred to the Senate Business & The concept is similar to that of home century literary icon of his day, Mat- percent. At the end of the 10-year note, Commerce Committee last week. equity loans, which in Texas require a 12- thew Arnold. He presents a couple in Lopez will owe a total of $45,000. Of that The bill would go a long way toward day cooling-off period after an application love, gazing out to sea, perhaps stand- amount, $25,000 is interest. Lopez told curbing the abuses of the property tax is made. During that time, the borrower ing on the splendid white cliffs of Do- state lawmakers he was shocked to learn lending industry by requiring homeowners can research other alternatives and either ver. It’s a majestic, inspiring view. But he would be paying that much and had no to notify their mortgage lender 10 days move forward with the loan or pull out. the man, the speaker, is not inspired. idea what he’d gotten himself into. before entering into a property tax loan. Does HB 1936 go far enough to curb He believes the view deceives one into Lopez is not alone. In testimony This “cooling off ” period helps the property the abuses of these predatory lenders? thinking that the world is beautiful before the House Business and Industry owner in a couple of ways: Probably not, but it at least gives property and peaceful. He believes the oppo- Committee last year, Texas Consumer First, it gives property owners time to owners an opportunity to look at options. site. He is a modern man. Credit Commissioner Leslie Pettijohn fully consider their options. Entities, such For Pastor Lopez, that cooling off period “The Sea of Faith,” he says, is rush- reported the number of property tax loans as county tax assessors and banks, can could have steered him away from a ing outward, downward, away from steadily increased from 12,078 in 2008 to offer to lend the money needed to pay the product he calls “deceptive and predatory.” the shore – like a reverse tsunami – 15,738 in 2013. delinquent taxes at much lower interest Eric Sandberg, President & CEO, Texas with “its melancholy, long, withdraw- There were $201 million in property tax rates and minus the exorbitant fees. Bankers Association ing roar.” Faith is dying, It will soon loans written in Texas in 2013, up from Currently, lenders do not have the ability The Texas Bankers Association is the disappear from view. He then explains $119 million in 2008. More than 8,100 to pay off a property tax lender until the oldest and largest state bankers association to his lover: loans totaling nearly $81.5 million were at property tax note is delinquent for 120 in the nation, serving 85 percent of the “For the world, which seems least 90 days delinquent. days or the borrower is 90 days delinquent banks in Texas. To lie before us like a land of dreams, The reason for the almost 70 percent on the underlying mortgage loan. So various, so beautiful, so new, Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor light, Nor certitude, nor peace, nor help for pain; And we are here as on a darkling plain How Can You Tell When A Politician Is Lying Where ignorant armies clash by By George E. Curry/NNPA Columnist night.” Here is utter despair, long before it became fashionable: no joy, no love, When he moves his lips. set by state and local school officials. ‘absolutely’ a choice, and as proof he said no certainty, no help. No truth and Though originally intended as a joke, the *“Cruz also warned that the Affordable ‘a lot of people’ go into prison and change no good. Beauty “seems” visible, but number of candidates who have declared Care Act puts the government ‘between you their sexual orientation while incarcerated. that’s an illusion. as for president have already ushered in a and your doctor.’ As we wrote when Cruz There is no evidence to support these Why infect high school kids with cascade of lies – and the situation will only made a similar claim back in 2013, the law claims. Carson apologized for his remarks, this soul-killing pessimism and nihil- grow worse as more climb aboard. doesn’t create a government-run system. If but in doing so made another error by ism? Glad you asked. Let’s proceed. Fortunately, there are at least two non- anything, the law comes between you and claiming that ‘we do know, however, that The lines immediately before Arnold’s partisan fact-checking groups that try to your insurance company, forbidding them we are always born male and female.’ world view read: “Ah, love, let us be hold politicians accountable for their less from capping your coverage or charging That’s not entirely accurate. Disorders of true to one another!” What are we to than accurate assertions. One is FactCheck. you more based on health status…” sex development, also known as intersex make of this heartfelt plea? org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy On a May 5 visit to Nevada, Former disorders, occur in about one in 4,500 As a perceptive student, you see Center of the University of Pennsylvania Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, births and have raised questions about the that there is an immense contradic- that describes itself as “a nonpartisan, “This is where I differ with everybody on male-female gender dichotomy.” tion here. In this world which sup- nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters the Republican side. Make no mistake: Not FactCheck.org analyzed Senator Rand posedly has no love, the man himself that aims to reduce the level of deception a single Republican candidate, announced Paul’s recent comment that the attack on has definitely found love and, indeed, and confusion in U.S. politics.” The second or potential, is clearly and consistently the Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon loves the one he has found. The cou- is Politifact.com operated by the Tampa supporting a path to citizenship. Not one. Contest in Garland, Texas, was “an example ple experiences real love. Bay Times. When they talk about legal status, that is of how we do need to secure our border.” Furthermore, the man – who alleges The 2016 political season is just code for second-class status.” However, the fact-checkers noted, that no hope or joy or certainty exist opening, but as each candidate opens his Politifact: said, “She’s telling voters who “but neither of the attackers crossed the – asks his partner to stay TRUE to him or her mouth, what’s leaving their lips is want a path to citizenship that there’s no southern border to gain access to the U.S. and implies that he will stay true to frequently false. one on the Republican side who supports Both were Americans who were believed to her. Does this make sense? Logically, Here are a few examples: that issue. That is not accurate. There is have been radicalized in their hometown not at all. Given his beliefs, he should Speaking on April 24, U.S. Sen. Marco one – [Senator Lindsey] Graham. She does of Phoenix.” expect no loyalty nor comforting as- Rubio (R-Fla.) declared that worldwide have a point that the other dozen or so This is going to be a long and bitter surances of fidelity. He should expect threats “require strong American candidates either have never backed a path campaign to determine who will become nothing at all. Remember, no hope, no leadership, which we cannot exert as long to citizenship or have sent mixed signals. our next president. To remain informed certitude. as we eviscerate military spending, which is On balance, we rate Clinton’s claim Mostly and astute, voters will need to regularly Now let’s get to the point. The mod- what we are doing now. We are placing our False.” check out the candidates’ assertions. After ern cynic cannot – absolutely cannot – nation at a dangerous position.” Referring FactCheck.org noted, “In March, all, just because politicians move their lips live by his own philosophy of despair. to this nation’s nuclear stockpiles, Rubio [Ben] Carson claimed that being gay is doesn’t mean we have to believe them. His view is false. It does not accord said, “We are the only nation that is not with his own nature and being. It does modernizing its nuclear weapons.” not explain – in fact it contradicts – Politifact’s Finding: “Rubio said that his own experience. the United States ‘is not modernizing its Another poet of long ago clarified nuclear weapons.’ Most of the experts we this situation. “He [God] has made interviewed disputed Rubio’s statement. everything beautiful in its time. He While the United States has reduced the has also set eternity in the hearts of number of warheads, it has also been men; yet they cannot fathom what modernizing nuclear equipment and has God has done from beginning to end.” plans to continue to do so. We rate this Our creator endowed us with the abil- claim False.” ity to love, hope and seek truth and meaning. He designed a world FactCheck.org said that in U.S. Senator that provides some satisfac- Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) official announcement tion for our questing spirit. of his run for president, he “repeated However, because our heart seeks several misleading claims that we have “eternity” we cannot find ultimate written about before: meaning or total fulfillment in this *Cruz vowed to repeal ‘every word of world. We find that in God alone. Common Core,’ which he called an effort by Students, please remember the the federal government to ‘dictate school point. “See to it that no one takes you curriculum.’ As we have said before, the captive to hollow and deceptive phi- standards were developed by governors losophy . . .” and state education officials and voluntarily Class dismissed. adopted by states, and the curriculum is Page 4 www.EastTexasReview.com EAST TEXAS REVIEW May 14 - May 21, 2015 www.facebook.com/EastTexasReview The East Texas Review COMMUNITY NEWS May 14 - May 21, 2015

UT|Continued from front Craddock was awarded a 2015 Myrna D. Schlegel endowment in 1998 through the association to recognize The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Only four $5,000 and support undergraduate and graduate students seeking voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support scholarships are awarded to the best-qualified student degrees in research and/or treating and caring for individuals and research. scholars in North and East Texas each year. with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more information, visit alz.org. “My research is in the field of kinesiology, understanding Craddock will graduate with a master of science degree One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features the connections between physical, mental and nutritional in December 2016. He hopes to pursue doctoral studies in excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and interventions and their enhancement of cognitive function,” his research area. community service. More than 80 undergraduate and said Craddock, who previously graduated from UT Tyler with He currently is president of the UT Tyler Health and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an a bachelor of science in kinesiology. “In the future, I aim Kinesiology Club. Craddock also works as a graduate enrollment of more than 8,000 high-ability students. UT to teach this expanding knowledge to other students and research assistant with Dr. Benjamin Tseng, UT Tyler assistant Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and scientists in the study of human movement as a professor.” professor and director of the university’s Laboratory of Brain Palestine as well as a location in Houston. Myrna and Robert Schlegel established this generous Aging and Neuromotor Behavior.

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The Comptroller’s Leadership Circle program Complete guidelines for the entry process demonstration. recognizes local governments across Texas can be found at www.DowntownTylerArts. “Not only will ArtSquared visitors get to striving to meet a high standard for financial com. see original art and have the opportunity transparency online, in a user-friendly format. “Our ArtSquared committee extended to purchase it, but they can visit local “Transparency has been a priority for me this deadline after hearing from potential businesses, get involved in the art process, personally during my tenure as Mayor of Tyler,” participants that, with finals week and listen to music, see installations all around said Tyler Mayor Martin Heines. “Tyler works other activities, they just have not had time the square area and more,” Abell said. to get their entries in,” said Beverly Abell of Free and open to the public, ArtSquared hard to ensure financial information is readily the City of Tyler. starts at noon and ends at 8 p.m. For available to citizens via our website. Our goal If artists do not have a 10x10 tent as more information regarding this event is to communicate and operate in a way that is requested in the entry forms, an alternate or prospectus for upcoming exhibits, open and accessible to our community.” covered space may be available if they are please visit the Gallery’s website at www. The “Platinum” designation is earned by juried in. Artists may also be placed inside DowntownTylerArts.com or call (903) 593- entities that go above and beyond in providing businesses around the entire square area 6905. AlleyFest tickets are $5.00 until 5:00pm, its citizens financial transparency. The “Gold” at no charge if they work on their art as a and after 5:00pm $10. designation is reserved for local governments that set the bar for transparency. The “Silver” ATTORNEY|Continued from front Please go to www.alleyfest.org for more designation encourages entities making information! continued progress toward achieving financial “Sellers of goods and commodities should towing, clothing, medical supplies, lodging, transparency, while “Bronze” inspires those just be aware that they are prohibited by law from repair work and fuel during and after the crisis. The Longview Chamber of Commerce beginning their efforts and taking the first steps engaging in price gouging after a disaster,” said Currently, the disaster declaration prompted (LCC) is regarded as the leading business toward achieving financial transparency. Attorney General Paxton. “As our communities by the widespread damage from the flooding resource in Gregg County. We are a The review for the award verifies that work to rebuild and recover, my office will work and tornadoes is effective only in the seven member-driven organization that regularly financial reports, budgets and check registers aggressively to prevent disaster scams and named counties. Price gouging is illegal, and assesses the needs of local business owners are available online. The process also checks stands ready to prosecute any price-gouger who a disaster declaration triggers stiffer penalties and executives. Our programs, products for financial transparency features including takes advantage of Texans.” under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. and events are created to deliver the budgets posted online for the current fiscal Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Texans in affected counties who believe strategic business solutions our members year, details within the check register, ease of for the counties of Bosque, Clay, Denton, they have encountered price gouging should need. Our mission is to engage in and access to the documents, and instructions on Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt. call the Office of the Attorney General’s toll- promote projects that have a positive how to submit a public information request. Under state law, once the governor issues free complaint line at (800) 621-0508 or file a impact on the Longview Trade Area “Taking steps toward transparency can save a declaration, vendors are prohibited from complaint online at www.texasattorneygeneral. Visit the Longview Chamber of Commerce taxpayers money because citizens can access charging exorbitant prices for necessities such gov. website at http://www.LongviewChamber. materials online instead of requesting them in as drinking water, food, batteries, generators, com print,” said City Manager Edward Broussard. “Moreover, web users can access desired information at the touch of a button and the FREE|Continued from front click of a mouse, in addition to being more environmentally friendly.” The free camp will take place in a new location, at Letourneau University’s Solheim Center on June 19-20, 2015. REGIONAL|Continued from front The children will participate in performance training, dribbling and shooting skills, defensive work, team building and game practice with instruction from a veteran coaching staff and David Wesley himself. Camp sessions, running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, are open to youth ages 8-17. Space is limited to the first 100 “I feel honored but humbled to participants and pre-registration is required at http://www.thedavidwesleyfoundation. receive the TEPSA of the Year award org/events.html. because I know there are so many Lunch is provided to all participants, and amazing principals in Longview, special guest speakers about topics on and Region 7 and throughout Texas,” off the court will talk to the campers each Wilson said. “Principals work tirelessly day. to ensure teachers have the resources For more information and to register, visit needed for instruction, that parents http://www.thedavidwesleyfoundation. are involved in their child’s education org/events.html or email camp@ and that our students receive the very thedavidwesleyfoundation.org. best education possible. I am truly touched by this award. Hudson PEP Elementary School, under TALENT|Continued from front Wilson’s leadership, was a state-rated Exemplary campus for 11 straight years Seven Foster Middle School students and most recently earned five of six earned state honors this school year for STAAR distinctions. PEP has also been their scores on college entrance exams. named a Top Elementary School by The Foster students are among the top Texas Monthly magazine for six years. 25 percent of Duke University’s annual Wilson serves on the TEPSA board 16-state talent search. and Standing Committee, and is co- The Duke recognized students are: chair for the group’s Program Services. Sarah Rectenwald, Bhavna Singh, Simran Kortikere, Abigail Archer, Robert Hough, She is also a member of the Piney Connor Gilliland and Jacob Castleberry. Woods, Texas and National Principal The Duke University Talent Identification associations. Program (Duke TIP) 7th Grade Talent Search TEPSA represents more than is the largest program of its kind in the 5,800 elementary and middle nation. It identifies academically talented school leaders, including principals, seventh-graders based on standardized test assistant principals, central office scores achieved while attending elementary administrators and supervisors of or middle school. Candidates are invited to reading, mathematics, science, special take the ACT or the SAT college entrance education and other disciplines. The exam as 7th graders. organization was formed in 1917. John York is Foster’s principa www.EastTexasReview.com EAST TEXAS REVIEW May 14 - May 21, 2015 www.facebook.com/EastTexasReview Page 5 The East Texas Review COMMUNITY NEWS May 14 - May 21, 2015

CHILD|Continued from front Dear Alma, This effort was the Office of the Attorney Internet to sexually solicit and then travel Robert Thomas Duven, 51, of Killeen General’s most successful joint operation- with the intent of committing sex crimes Texas Attorney General’s Office works to Answering My Critics to-date targeting child predators. against a minor. protect children by taking child predators “Today, we can say the nine individuals The following individuals were arrested off the Internet and into jail, proactively Dear Alma, who have been arrested no longer pose for Online Solicitation of a Minor-Sexual seeking out and arresting predators who I have worked for a large cleaning company a threat to the children of Texas,” said Conduct. commit crimes against children using for the past 17 years. Our supervisor recently Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Justin Logan Perez, 21, of Harker Hights; technology and the Internet. They utilize “Unfortunately, today the dangers of Jesus Antonio Aboytes-Mendoza, 27, of the latest technology to track down some retired and I was promoted to that job. Once I the world can infiltrate any home via McGregor; of the most profoundly evil predators on was promoted, we hired a new guy to join our computers, tablets, or even a phone. I am Joseph Allen Hosler, 26, of Killeen; the Internet. team who has been doing an outstanding job. grateful for the individuals working in our Steven Lee Merrill, 37, of Harker Heights; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urges He is one of the best employees and cleaners Child Exploitation Unit and the dedicated Steven Anthony Blankenship, 26, of all parents and teachers to realize the risks I’ve worked with for a long time. He is a man law enforcement officials they work with Killeen; our children face online, and take steps to bring individuals like these to justice.” Matthew John McVaney, 21, of Copperas to help ensure their children’s safety. For of few words and shows up every day to get The Attorney General’s Office initiated Cove; more information on cyber safety, please the job done. Every year we pick one person a sting operation operating from the Jason Lee Smith, 34, of Troy; visit: https://www.texasattorneygeneral. to receive a bonus for a job well done. The Copperas Cove Police Department Martin Kenneth Edwards Jr., 21, of Fort gov/cj/cyber-safety. supervisor is the person who picks the winner. targeting child predators who utilize the Hood; Without a doubt I thought this guy deserved the bonus. When the others heard he got the award they were mad and whispering LETU|Continued from front behind my back that it was unfair for him over the next five years. Over 100,000 operations in the U.S. and overseas. For more information about the new to get it. Two of our employees have started new jobs are expected be created Drones are used in industry to drone program at LETU, visit www. acting resentful towards me because they said in agriculture, search and rescue, do dull, dirty and dangerous tasks letu.edu. they’ve worked with me longer. I keep hearing aerial videography, border security, more efficiently and safely than a About LeTourneau University: the gossip and I want to explain why I picked wildlife conservation, oil and gas manned aircraft. Current minimum LeTourneau University is a pipeline inspection, and package requirements for commercial RPA comprehensive institution of Christ- the new guy but my husband says I don’t owe delivery. Specific examples include operators include U.S. citizenship, centered higher education where them an explanation. I don’t know what to the following: sport pilot license, driver’s license educators engage students to nurture do. I don’t want our crew to be divided or for First responders – search and rescue, and experience with RPA type: most Christian virtue, develop competency them not to like me. Do you think I should call accident investigation commonly fixed-wing or rotary-wing. and ingenuity in their professional Aerial photography – make maps and The Federal Aviation fields, integrate faith and work, a meeting and tell them why I picked him over photograph real estate properties Administration (FAA), to date, has and serve the local and global the others? Inspection – inspect antenna towers, expressed concern over flight safety community. LETU offers a wide array bridges, construction sites, pipelines when drones are flown in the same of undergraduate and graduate degree Ahhhhh no, Boss Lady! It was your Agriculture – track growth of crops air space as commercial and private programs in aviation, arts & sciences, decision and you made it. Believe and and apply seeds and fertilizers planes. While FAA regulations continue business, education, engineering Research – collect samples of to mature over time, the likely effect and nursing. Around 1,300 students trust in yourself. There was a reason you seawater, air, pollution, patrol wildlife will increase the demand for certified study at LETU’s main campus in were promoted; stand tall in the new areas pilots to fly the RPAs for commercial Longview, Texas. LETU also offers opportunity you’ve been appointed. Military – used for Intelligence, purposes. As both federal and state a robust suite of online programs, as You’ve got to pay the cost to be the Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) legislators thoughtfully consider the well as hybrid programs in Dallas and boss, and it ain’t no walk in a delightfully · Film – TV shows, movies, Super legalities of these new technologies, Houston. Claiming every workplace Bowl commercials, X Games, Winter LETU is at the forefront of the in every nation as their mission field, scrumptious designer kitchen. Most want Olympics conversation as the only program of LeTourneau University graduates are to be on top but can’t handle the pressure. As many technologies do, drones have its kind in East Texas. professionals of ingenuity and Christ- When it comes time to make the hard risen to prominence in the military. LETU has been on the cutting edge like character who see life’s work as a decisions, continue to trust your gut. You LETU RPA instructor Ruedi Schubarth of aviation training since 1956 and was holy calling with eternal impact. For has worked for a defense contractor the first university in the state to be additional information, visit www. know who’s doing what, how and when. operating unmanned aircraft systems FAA approved to offer training for air letu.edu. That’s why you were able to hands down, in support of training and contingency traffic controllers. pick the winner. Don’t second-guess your abilities because of a few rotten apples filling up your fancy fruit basket. FIVE|Continued from front Like the old folks use to say, always judge what you hear by who said it. They give you something for nothing in an atmosphere of urgency: hurry, don’t it. When someone you don’t know well gives wait, don’t think, it’s a golden opportunity, They make you believe it worked for Seasoned adults understand sometimes you something for nothing, be alert. Be and you would be a fool to miss it. Your other people they’ll be overlooked for a particular aware of the feeling of obligation that the natural impulse is to grab the opportunity. Word of mouth is an excellent source position or won’t get the praise they other person has created in you. Is that Of course, there are golden opportunities of information for any consumer. We think they deserve, so is life. We all must person manipulating you into buying or in life, but they are rare, whereas high- always recommend that anyone hiring a continue to be our best and believe that doing something that is not in your best pressure sales are depressingly common. contractor, for example, should ask for interests? Be aware that the appearance of fleeting the names of other customers to call for one day our diligence and superb efforts The offer of a sumptuous dinner or a “free availability in and of itself will make you references. However it is important to note be rewarded. gift” sets you up for a high-pressure sales feel compelled to buy. Try not to be driven that testimonials are only useful if they are Complaining is draining and employees pitch. Many consumers part with large by that feeling. Recognize it for what it is: a from other real, unbiased consumers who who sit around cantankerous, moaning sums of money that they had not planned feeling deliberately (and easily!) caused by can be contacted independently. and grumbling all day, can’t be doing a because they had accepted something up a common sales tactic. The offer is hardly A collection of written testimonials good job. Like I said before, do not explain front. ever the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the provided by the seller (even if it includes He makes you like him salesperson would like you to think it is. real-looking names, addresses and yourself to the staff. The announcement Smooth operators spend time up front He says he’s going to make you rich photographs) is another matter. It could was made and the bonus was presented. making themselves likeable to their It is impossible to be prepared for all be real, but it could be fake. Testimonials That’s it, game over. To anyone who feels intended victims. They are often quite the different stories cons will make up and references only count if you can talk slighter, tough tootsie roll. Close the heartless in selecting individuals who live to explain how you are going to come to real people independently of the seller. chapter on this, my darling. alone, cultivating their trust and affection. into a fortune. Lotteries, sweepstakes, Also be aware that when you see that Con artists are often attractive. They investments, business opportunities, other people have accepted something, You can call a meeting, but don’t may use flattery, making their intended government grants and long lost there is a natural tendency to relax mention the award. What you can do victims feel appreciated, listened to, and inheritances - we have heard it all. The and simply trust their judgment. But if is, push and promote teamwork and cared about. These people are often quite main thing is, a perfect stranger tempts everybody just believes everybody else, continue to focus on performance. good at picking up on people’s interests, you with a promise of riches that will make you could all be duped together. This often That’s about all you can control. Don’t beliefs and preferences solely for the all your problems go away and set your happens with investment frauds. purpose of pretending to have these things family up on Easy Street forever. He may Pyramid schemes (or “gifting clubs”) allow yourself to be a pushover, I can tell in common. even ask whether you want cash or a direct are a special case: other “customers” you’re a little softhearted. Put on your If someone is trying to sell you something, deposit in your bank account. may want you to believe, not because the big girl bloomers, grab your scrub brush and or trying to get you to do something, stop You really, really wish it were true. But investment is a good one, but because they handle your business. Congratulation on your and ask yourself how much you like this the hard reality is that you are going to need you to join so they can recoup their promotion. Your loyalty with this company person. Don’t let it cloud your judgment be the first one to write a check. You will own investments. They are looking out for has served you well. about the deal. Be aware that the person find you need to pay a fee, a cost of wire themselves, not for you! may have created a good impression very transfer, insurance, tax or some such thing The bottom line: he makes you trust Alma deliberately in order to take advantage of in advance. Don’t do it! You did not win the him. “Con” is short for confidence. The con Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans you. contest or the lottery (which, when you artist’s art is making you feel confidence - more than 25 years, including various roles They make you think it’s now or never think about it, you never even entered), in him and what he tells you. Con artists at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington This is just about the oldest trick in the and you are not going to get rich. You are get what they want from you by winning Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ book. The seller tells you that an offer the intended victim of a cruel and costly your trust and establishing their own is good for a limited time only - it’s the hoax. And by the way: don’t give him your credibility in your eyes. They are experts at gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask chance of a lifetime, and supplies are bank account number “so he can deposit using your natural impulses and reactions Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma. limited. Every high-pressure sale is made the money.” That’s not really why he wants against you. Page 6 www.EastTexasReview.com EAST TEXAS REVIEW May 14 - May 21, 2015 www.facebook.com/EastTexasReview The East Texas Review GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT May 14 - May 21, 2015 How Do The Merciful Obtain Mercy By Carey Kinsolving

“Blessed are the merciful, for theyshall wrote Seneca, the Roman philosopher ness or an unforgiving spirit. compro- mised by his mercy. obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). “This verse and contemporary of Jesus. Any wrong we’ve suffered from others “Blessed are the forgiving, for they means if you give mercy, you shall receive In India, I visited a Christian couple who is small compared to the debt Jesus paid shall gain kindness and gentle treat- it,” says Anna, age 9. “It reminds me of started an orphanage for aban- doned for us on the cross. ment,” says Billy, 10. I like Billy’s inter- the golden rule, ‘Do unto others as you and abused children. Some of the abused Don’t worry about personal in- justices. pretation because forgiveness, kindness would have them do unto you.’” children came to the orphanage because God will settle all accounts. “’Vengeance is and gentleness are three faces of mercy. The golden rule is still golden, but Je- their parents intentionally maimed them Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans While God’s grace toward us is based sus went a step further when he spoke of so that they could beg more effectively 12:19). If you think God’s calling you to on his mercy, not ours, it’s also true that loving your enemies. As Christina, 6, says, on the streets. avenge yourself, you’re mistaken. If you the merciful obtain mercy. Although “If someone is bad to you, forgive them.” Mercy identifies with the needs of suffer for righ- teousness’ sake, rejoice. If God’s gift of eternal life can never be If you’re skeptical about showing mercy, others. It’s the reverse of selfishness and you suffer for some other reason, repent. withdrawn, Christians who act unmer- consider the advice of psychia- trist Karl self-centeredness. “Mercy means something that you don’t cifully risk cutting themselves off from Menninger. He said the best way to Kinsey, 11, provides a small example deserve, like if you’re in jail and the first God’s blessings of mercy in this life and prevent a nervous breakdown is to find of identifying with the needs of others: day, you get out of jail,” says Marcus, 8. rewards in the life to come. a needy person you can help. For those of “When somebody was out of paper, I “This is mercy.” Think about this: Because you’ve re- us who have lived in a society influenced gave them a few sheets of paper. Then Marcus, let’s go one step further. What ceived God’s mercy, be merciful or gra- by Christian compassion, it’s difficult when I was out of paper, they gave me if the judge who sentenced you to prison cious to others. Memorize this truth: to imagine the callousness of a pagan a few sheets. And that was my way to paid your fine? Matthew 5:7 quoted above. society. obtain mercy.” Justice would be served, and you would Ask this question: Does the mercy “Let there be a law that no deformed The foundation for Christian mercy is be free to go. That’s what happened you’ve received fr m God affect the way child shall be reared,” wrote Aristotle in the fact that we’ve been forgiven a debt when God sent his son to pay the penalty you treat others? his celebrated book too large to calculate. For those who for our sins. The way to heaven and “Politics.” “We drown even children, have received the forgiveness of sins in fellowship with God is now open, but who at birth are weakly and abnormal,” Jesus Christ, there’s no room for bitter- it’s not because God’s justice has been

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GOOD|Continued from front Good Shepherd to similar hospitals when it comes to medical care.” Frontier of Performance Improvement” at of Excellence and an accredited Chest Pain in Texas (250+ beds) across three years The six metrics of quality and cost Elmhurst College in Chicago on June 4, 2015. and Heart Failure Center. of trended medical outcomes using six efficiency used to rate hospitals in the About Good Shepherd Medical Center in Good Shepherd has received recognition universally accepted metrics of quality and Medical Value Index are: Longview and accolades from independent rating cost efficiency. · National Quality Measures Region’s only Level II Trauma Center also companies including Healthgrades, “We are grateful to receive this wonderful · Readmission Rates has an innovative Level IIIa Neonatal Intensive CareChex and Texas Medical Foundation for recognition and award from Verras. The fact · Mortality Care Unit, Good Shepherd Medical Center providing high quality outcomes to patients. that Good Shepherd continues to receive · Morbidity in Longview is a nonprofit, full service, Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview these high rankings from independent ratings · Reduction in Variation acute-care, 425-bed regional referral center is accredited by the Joint Commission on companies, such as Verras, demonstrates the · Resource Consumption proudly serving East Texas communities. Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations. quality care we at Good Shepherd work to Good Shepherd Medical Center will Facilities include a certified Primary Stroke For more information on the services deliver every day,” said Steve Altmiller, CEO be honored at the American Hospital Center with 24 hour neurosurgery coverage, offered at Good Shepherd Medical Center, of Good Shepherd Medical Center. “It is an Association Signature Learning Series Longview’s only Center for Robotics and please contact the Healthy Hotline at (903) honor to be listed with the best of the best symposium “Clinical Variation – The Last Minimally Invasive Surgery, a Breast Center 315-GSHS (4747) or visit www.GSMC.org.

UT TYLER ALUMNA NAMED “NATIONAL WINNER”

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Hope Breast Cancer Support Group of Longview

Meets the second Tuesday of each month, • Free support group. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: The Breast Center of Longview Regional; 709 Hollybrook Drive, Suite 5604, Longview, 75605 For additional information: 903-235-8713

Breastfeeding Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of each month, • Free support group. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: 709 FASTer. Hollybrook Drive, Third Floor, Cardiac Rehab Classroom The 30-MinuTeS-or-LeSS e.r. Service PLedge. Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. For additional information: You’ll find these at Longview Regional Medical Center. The experienced E.R. 903-242-3490 physicians and the entire team are committed to working diligently to have you initially seen by a clinical professional* within 30 minutes of your arrival. Childbirth Education If you need an E.R. fast, try our fast E.R. Once you do, you won’t want to go Classes anywhere else. Visit us online at LongviewRegional.com to view our average E.R. wait time. Four-week childbirth education series held on Mondays. Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $65 which includes *Clinical professional is defined as a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. a resource book for your reference. For additional information & to make your reservation: 903-242-3490 66604_LONGV_Faster_9x12c.indd 1 12/11/12 12:50 PM

Sibling Classes

Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Longview Regional Cafeteria Cost: $15.00 per child and $10.00 for each additional sibling. For additional information & to make your reservation: 903-242-3490

Topics, dates and guest speakers are subject to change without notice after posting. Please visit www.LongviewRegional.com under Calendar of Events or the Healthy Woman page on the hospital’s website to verify dates and topics.