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tyler isd selectsFoundation five leaders Feeding the Hungry The Tyler ISD Foundation is By Joycelyne Fadojutimi wasting no time in preparations for its 20th anniversary this aca- the recent check presentation and demic year, with an additional volunteers. five community leaders recently According to Traci Potter, AT&T trained as Directors. They join an area manager and a volunteer, additional 25 experienced board words cannot describe how huge directors. The foundation was the Food Bank operation is. Potter founded in January 1991. has been with AT&T for 30 years. Continued on Page 2 She and other AT&T employees Silent auction scheduled are very acquainted with giving to the community in order to make Gallery Main Street a positive difference. “AT&T is invites public dead serious about United Way,” she said. “I am very proud of what Original works of art will be AT&T is doing. AT&T is a great up for bid as Gallery Main Street community partner. I am glad I holds a silent auction in honor of work for a company like AT&T.” the gallery’s first anniversary. Debra Berry another AT&T Continued on Page 5 volunteer had no idea the East Kelli Davis to serve Texas Food Bank was that large Smith County Purchasing and located right here in Tyler. Director nominated to Left to right: Noah Magourik, Mary Ragsdale, Traci Potter, and Debra Berry, AT&T employees volunteer for East Texas Food Bank. “I have donated money but did not know they had such a great serve on State Board East Texas Food Bank feeds $25,000 to East Texas Food Bank impact on the region,” Berry said. Smith County Purchasing Direc- anyone who needs food. Their also has volunteers who donate “I am delighted to be a volunteer tor Kelli Davis has been nominated task of feeding hungry East Tex- time to feed the hungry. and see first hand, the difference to serve on the Board of Directors ans is enormous. AT&T besides Candice Gast, Northeast Exter- East Texas Food Bank makes in the for the Texas Public Purchasing As- making a recent contribution of nal Affairs Director coordinated lives of people.” sociation in 2011. Continued on Page 4 American Home Mortgage: Singers wanted Have a happy Failed to properly East Texas Youth Chorus recruiting for fall season process requests AG Abbott charges home loan servicer The East Texas Youth Chorus is Labor Day now recruiting singers for its fall with violating state debt collection laws season. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has Continued on Page 4 Weekend charged Coppell-based American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. (AHMS) was using SPCA chapter From the staff at illegal debt collection tactics and improp- formed in East Texas Review erly misleading struggling homeowners. East Texas and KIDS PRESS See full story on www.easttexasreview.com A capital building fund has been Enrollment opens: Texas launched to support the efforts of According to the United States Department of the recently established Society Labor, Labor Day was created in New York City in Tuition Promise Fund 2010-11 for the Prevention of Cruelty to 1882 as a way to recognize the contributions that Prepaid plan helps families save for college Animals or SPCA of East Texas. American workers made to their country. Beginning Sept. 1, families can lock in the Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 5 cost of required tuition and fees at Texas’ Tyler Pilot Club to public colleges and universities when they City of Tyler enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, serve sumptuously the state’s prepaid tuition plan. Contributing writer Kelly Bell See full story on www.easttexasreview.com Tyler’s Pilot Club will be provid- announces holding auditions ing its second annual Tasteful Ta- holiday schedule blescapes on September 18 at the for the Historic Womens’ Building at 911 City offices will observe the following musical South Broadway. holiday schedule on Monday, Sept. 6 Clearance Continued on Page 5 for Labor Day. ArtsView Children’s Theatre is hold- Holiday Garbage Collection ing auditions on September 11 and 12, Verse of the week The City of Tyler Solid Waste Department will be closed 2010. Auditions are open to ages 8-88 in Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. No residential garbage Sale O give thanks to the Lord, for He is and are by appointment only. will be picked up on this day. The complete holiday week c good; for His mercy and loving kind- residential garbage collection schedule is listed below. Continued on Page 4 redible savings ness endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Labor Day Holiday Week: Monday, Sept. 6- No Collection PRESERVATION LONGVIEW Tuesday, Sept. 7- Routes normally collected Monday and special guest Congressman Louie Gohmert Wednesday, Sept. 8- Routes normally collected Tuesday Bernard Thursday, Sept. 9- Normal collection invite you Mediterannean Restaurant Friday, Sept. 10- Normal collection September 7, 2010 During the holiday week, priority will be given to house- at 4:30 pm at 433 S. Center Street hold waste. Refreshments • Music • Fellowship Continued on Page 2 903-235-9087 Summer Labor Day closings City of Longview offices will be closed, Monday, September 6 Close-Out The Sanitation Division will remain on the regular day, September 6. The Broughton Recreation Center trash collection schedule throughout the holiday will be closed Saturday, September 4 and will reopen Experience the great week. The Compost Facility will be closed Monday, Tuesday, September 7. tastes of the September 6, as well as Tuesday, September 7. Longview Transit, the public bus transportation The Longview Public Library and the book drop system, will be closed Monday, September 6, and will Mediterannean will be closed Saturday, September 4-Monday, resume regular schedule on Tuesday, September 7. TrumpetA p p a r e l September 6. Regular library hours will resume on If you have a Water or Sewer Emergency, please 903.534.0265 Tuesday, September 7. call 903-236-3030. 517 S. Mobberly Ave. | Longview, TX 212 Grande Blvd. | Tyler Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center and the All offices will resume normal business hours Green Street Recreation Center will be closed Mon- Tuesday, September 7. 903.236.0321

The East Texas Review BUSINESS/LEGAL September 2-9, 2010 foundation | Continued from front “We are pleased of course that our as. She has been employed with the and four grandchildren Committees for the past two suc- closings | new directors are willing to serve our agency since 1981 and has served Bonnie Ryan Rayford cessful bond issues. He and his wife more than 600 donors and support a Account Administrator, Commer- Born and raised in Tyler, Bonnie Kristen (a former Foundation Board Continued our school district’s leaders, teach- cial Lines Manager, Quality Control attended Tyler Public Schools for Director) have been true advocates from front ers, staff and students,” said Larry Manager, Education Coordinator, 12 years. She graduated John Tyler of Tyler ISD and their sons, Joseph Crews will collect as much curb Goddard, who conducted the orien- Legal Liability Representative, and High School in 1971. Bonnie contin- and Witt, are currently active stu- trash and yard waste as time tation last week. Account Executive. Her time with ued her education in Tyler with an dent leaders in their schools. Mr. allows. Due to garbage being “Hearing our newly elected board the agency is now spent serving her Associate’s Degree in Business from Seeber is a graduate of Baylor Uni- collected on Wednesday, Sept. 8 during the holiday week, sub- directors’ personal stories about the customers as licensed Risk Manager Tyler Junior College and a Bachelors versity and Baylor University of Law. scription curbside recycling cus- importance of education was inspir- and Insurance Agent. of Science degree in education from He served as student body president tomers are asked to leave their ing to us,” added Tom Slack, Presi- Brenda Thomas is a life-long resi- the University of Texas at Tyler. of Baylor as an undergraduate. The recycling out until it is picked dent of the Foundation. “Look for dent of Tyler, Texas. Her education Mrs. Rayford taught pre-k for 17 Seebers are involved in many civic up. It may take until the end of spectacular results from our award- includes the public schools of Tyler years (Caldwell Playschool, Gary, Ty- and charitable organizations. the day on Thursday, Sept. 9. For more information about winning Foundation soon. We hope ISD and Tyler Junior College. She ler ISD and Saint Gregory Catholic Lori Sirman changes to garbage collection the community of Tyler is aware that has continued her education by at- School). She has been married to Rick With a Business Administration schedules, recycling and other we have proven ourselves to be the taining multiple certifications in the Rayford for 37 years and they have degree from Iowa State University, special projects, visit visit www. best education foundation in Texas insurance industry. two daughters: Dr. Laura Rayford Lori Sirman is a Certified Public Ac- TylerSolidWaste.com. in a brief period of time and won na- Brenda is married to Bro. Lou Culp and Amanda Rayford Morris. countant. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport tional awards never received by any Thomas, pastor of Lanes Chapel Laura attend Hubbard and gradu- Her husband Gary, grew up in Tyler Pounds Regional Airport education foundation. That’s a re- United Methodist Church. They ated Robert E Lee in 1992; Amanda Tyler and graduated from Robert E will be open through the holi- flection of our close collaboration.” have been blessed to be part of this attended Rice, Hubbard and gradu- Lee. His dad was a coach at Lee and day. The Airport administrative The board will be in executive congregation since June of 1989. ated Robert E Lee in 1996. The Ray- his mother was a teacher’s aide at offices will be closed on Mon- session Tuesday for a five year strate- Bro. Lou and Brenda are both active fords have seven grandchildren. She Bonner. Gary’s roots were here in Ty- day, Sept. 6. Customers should contact their airline or check the gic planning session and begin with teachers of God’s WORD and offer is active with the Cathedral of the Im- ler so in 1985, the couple relocated Airport website at www.Tyle- their first board meeting September hope thru Jesus Christ to discour- maculate Conception Catholic Church; to make Tyler their home. We have rAirport.com for special holiday 17th at Bell Elementary. aged and broken people. Children serves on the Discovery Science board one son who attends the University travel schedules. are a passion for both Bro. Lou and and Champions for Children board. of Oklahoma. American (800) 433-7300 Continental (800) 523-3273 Here are the newly elected directors: Brenda. Brenda has served as Youth Joey Seeber Lori has been in banking since Pastor and Sunday School Teacher of Joey Seeber is an attorney based 1986 and currently works for Texas Tyler Public Library Brenda Thomas, CIC, ACSR all ages. Bro. Lou was bi-vocational in Dallas and Tyler; as well as a busi- Bank and Trust as a Senior Vice Pres- Tyler Public Library will be Brenda Thomas is the Senior Vice for the majority of his life and served nessman in Tyler. As former Mayor, ident in Commercial Lending. She closed on Sunday, Sept. 5 and President and stockholder of Hibbs- as an Educator, Public School Ad- Mr. Seeber has been highly involved has been involved in United Way, Monday, Sept. 6. The library will operate normal hours on Hallmark & Company, an indepen- ministrator, and Local Pastor. Their in the bond issue elections and See full story on Tuesday, Sept. 7. dent insurance agency is Tyler, Tex- family includes two grown children served as the chair of the Vote Yes www.easttexasreview.com Tyler Transit Schedule There will be no fixed-route or paratransit service on Monday, Sept. 6. Service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Gallery Main Street Gallery Main Street will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6. The Gallery will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Tyler Parks and Recreation The Tyler Parks and Recreation administrative offices, the Senior Citizens Center and the Glass Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6.

The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum will main- tain normal operating hours throughout the holiday. The Mu- seum’s operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The Rose Garden Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6. The gardens are open seven days a week and will remain open throughout the holiday.

Fun Forest Pool will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4; Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6. On Tuesday, Sept. 7 the pool will close for the season.

Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) The TWU Business Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6. Any- one wishing to make a payment on this date can place a payment in one of the two available drop boxes. There is one box located in front of the office at 511 W. Locust St. and a drive-up box in the Brookshire’s parking lot on the corner of South Broadway Avenue and Rice Road. The payment will be credited on the next business day. Do not drop cash in these boxes.

Payments can also be made online at www.CityofTyler. org, over the phone by calling (903) 531-1230, or at several local businesses. For a list of businesses that accept utility payments, please visit the City web site.

For emergencies regarding your water and/or sanitary sewer service, please call (903) 597-6541.

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Submission Deadline - Every Friday Page 3 • September 2-9, 2010 A East Texas Review REAL ANSWER The East Texas Review Distracted by death By Bill Campbell COMMENTARY I was confronted with two grueling weeks. In- describable weeks. These fourteen days were time periods that I prefer to never live through again. September 2-9, 2010 The problem: I was faced with conducting funerals. Two of them. These were unusual funerals. Out of the ordinary. They were not funerals for the aged, or those in middle age. Happy Birthday, Social Security The two funerals were for infants. Babies. Little ones. Henry and Samuel were beginners in life as By David Elliot twin brothers. The first infant, Henry, lived for Social Security, created by FDR in the cided to rein in expenses by ending the years ago when we helped lead the suc- less than a day. Samuel lived for two weeks. Both midst of the Great Depression, recently survivors’ benefits program for those of cessful effort to defeat President George remained twenty-three weeks in their mother’s turned 75. us attending college whose parents had W. Bush’s attempts to privatize Social womb, and weighed slightly over a pound at birth. If she were a person, this 75-year-old died when we were young. Security. (Given what happened to the As a family friend, I was asked to conduct the would probably appreciate the monthly That was OK; I earned money wash- stock market in 2008, can you imagine two services. Viewing each of the small white check, which keeps 13 million elderly ing dishes and busing tables at a restau- the damage that would have ensued had caskets filled me with a sense of uneasiness. I ex- Americans out of poverty. rant, and my tuition at the University of Bush succeeded?) perienced considerable anxiety. And I was unsure Myself, I’m several decades away Texas at Austin was dirt cheap. By then I In his speech, McNary recalled his par- of the exact steps I should take. I had conducted from being able to collect retirement could earn my way. ents. They only lived for three years after many funerals in the past, including services for benefits, which make up the largest part But for millions of Americans- some re- they were able to start collecting retire- infants. But I had never conducted two infant of the Social Security program. But, like tired, some disabled, and some survivors ment benefits--but during those three funerals in such a close time frame. millions of Americans who haven’t yet of those who paid into the system- Social years, Social Security made up 90 percent The young parents were devastated. Over- reached retirement, Social Security has Security is the line of demarcation be- of their income and kept them from hunger. whelmed. Unable to think clearly. The grandpar- touched my life. Because I too once de- tween sustainability and abject poverty. McNary’s first wife died of breast ents were mute. Non-communicative. Their faces pended on that monthly check. As we brace for yet another attempt cancer when she was 35, leaving him were solemn and tear stained. My parents paid into Social Security- to reduce benefits, it’s important to re- with three young children. Because she What do I say? How do I say it? I had no life in fact, in a bit of irony, one of my fa- member the principles upon which this had paid into the Social Security fund, stories of either Henry or Samuel from which I ther’s jobs was with the Social Security promise to America was founded. Social a check came in the mail once a month, could draw. Questions arose like: Will my thoughts Administration, maintaining computers Security belongs to the workers and their until all three children turned 18. That be adequate? Sane? Beneficial? Help those afflict- that must have been the size of cement families who have worked hard, paid into monthly check enabled the family to ed to grieve in a healthy manner? Once I discover trucks- and about as speedy! the system with their tax dollars, and save their precious dollars, and McNary something to say, will the parents comprehend Both parents died when we were earned its benefits. Social Security didn’t was able to send his children to college. what I’ve shared? Will they be comforted? Encour- young- and years before they would have cause the federal deficit. Its benefits “A Social Security card is more than aged? Directed? Or, will the funerals be conducted began collecting out of Social Security shouldn’t be cut to reduce the deficit. just a document,” McNary says. “It’s only because it is the traditional thing to do? what they paid in. But after my brother, Yes, I have my own Social Security more than just a card with your name All of these questions flowed through my mind. sister, and I were adopted, the check story to share. But so do millions of on it that you carry around in your wal- Over and over they surfaced. Then resurfaced. that came once a month helped feed us, Americans, and some stories are much let. Social Security is a promise from They emerged during the hours I was awake. At clothe us, and keep a roof over our heads. more moving and profound- and span one generation to the next--a promise night as I attempted to sleep. I lay staring at the The check kept coming when I was in several generations. that we cannot allow this generation to ceiling regurgitating all the questions. They would college. But it grew smaller and smaller. I was reminded of this recently while break.” not go away. I could not put them to rest. Release That’s because in the early 1980s, Presi- reading a speech that my boss, USAction So happy birthday, Social Security. them from my mind. dent Ronald Reagan and Congress de- President William McNary, gave some And here’s to many more. This was a disturbing ordeal. My emotions were on empty. The pain was excruciating. Too difficult to describe. I finally realized that my pain arose Killing jobs is bad for business more from sensing the hurt of the parents and By Kevin Shih grandparents. Never had I viewed them before in such anguish and suffering. Corporate America loves Why was my intense pain present? On-going? layoffs. No matter the cost to Non-stop? Pressing in on me like vice grips ready the affected workers, many investors see job cuts as an to squeeze what remaining life I had left? The pain encouraging sign that CEOs was present because I recognized the mourners are making the tough deci- had lost control. They could not remove the dark sions necessary to make their cloud of death that hung over them. The dead company “lean and mean.” infants could not be restored to life. Returned to It’s striking that CEOs the parents and grandparents caught in the deep are being rewarded for mass valley of grief. firings at a time when unem- Death is unacceptable to those locked into ployment is at the highest lev- life on earth. Death is not viewed as a friend. It is el in more than two decades. viewed as an enemy. For death brings down the Last year, the CEOs of the S&P final curtain. Leaves no place for life. The end has 500 companies raked in an av- arrived. The final bell has sounded. Everything ap- erage of $8.5 million. Accord- pears to be over. ing to an upcoming report by But get this: God does not view death in the the Institute for Policy Studies same way we do. He views death with positive that I co-authored, the top eyes. Not with negative eyes. For death is not the executives who fired the most final curtain call. Does not speak the last word. workers since the economic crisis began received substan- Scripture clearly teaches: “The death of one that tially more compensation in belongs to the Lord is precious in His sight” (Psalm 2009 than this “average.” that after downsizing, com- a good employer will experi- programs are being gutted be- 116:15- New Century Version). They don’t deserve these panies’ profits increase only ence a 20 percent pay cut cause state and local govern- And children are among those who are most rewards. The extreme job about a third of the time. lasting 15-20 years, accord- ments can’t raise the tax reve- precious in His sight. Are held in highest esteem losses that we’ve seen over Recent Labor Department ing to Columbia University’s nue needed to fully fund these by Him. Are a special treasure to Him. Are near the past two years, while data suggest that even the Till von Wachter. Being fired programs any more. That and dear to Him. Listen carefully to the words producing immediate gains short-term gains from layoffs also leads to many unneces- means mass layoffs squander of Jesus: “Let the little children come to Me, and in profits and productivity, may already be petering out. sary health risks, largely due long-term investments that do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of are likely to be bad for busi- For the first time in two to the loss of employer-based have a direct impact on our heaven” (Matthew 19:14). Children personify the ness in the long run. years, American productivity health insurance. The Na- country’s future. spirit and attitude that characterizes His kingdom. University of Colorado Pro- declined during the second tional Bureau of Economic Although in the short His rule. His reign. He wants little children to be fessor Wayne Cascio has con- quarter of 2010. The work- Research has reported a 15 term big cuts in workforces with Him. Near Him. Close to Him. ducted a series of studies that ers who’ve managed to keep to 20 percent increase in could lead to record prof- Yet, while our Lord views death positively, concluded that stable employ- their jobs may have reached death rates for displaced its for corporations, in the the negative cloud of anguish still hangs heavily ers--companies that have less their full potential. workers during the 20 years long run they’re eliminating over the mourners. It will not go away. Suddenly than a 5 percent staff turn- The adverse impact of after they lose their jobs. consumers while also making disappear. For those who’ve experienced deaths over rate per year- tend to layoffs is more obvious for The long-term cost of mass our country less competitive. outperform most companies displaced employees. Several layoffs doesn’t just stop there. This Labor Day, let’s hope intrusion still have the bitter pill of emptiness and with a lot of layoffs. Surveys studies have shown that With so many workers losing that these CEOs actually void that harasses them. A hundred times over the from the Society for Human mass firings permanently their jobs, people are buying start appreciating their work- loved ones with quivering voices and tear stained Resources Management also decrease wages. An average less and paying less in taxes. ers, instead of treating them eyes’ want to cry out: “Why? Why? Why? Why are back this finding. They found worker losing a stable job at Schools and social safety net as a drag on profits. we left here alone without our precious babies?” What’s worse, I cannot wave a supernatural wand over their lives. Work magic. Return the See Newt run babies to earth. Restore them to their parents and By Jim Hightower grandparents. Establish smiles again where suffering and sadness have taken up residence. I wish I Oh, please, Santa Claus, please! Please ica than foreign terrorists. political hotspots. Only American Solu- could. But I cannot. give us the political gift that keeps giv- Now, though, he has his own machine tions is supposed to be a “policy” outfit, We live in an imperfect world. A confused world. ing: Newt Gingrich. to make a White House run- a corporate- not a candidate’s political organization. The Newt says he is planning to be funded machine that already has His Everything is not clear. But pay close attention to As such, it can take unlimited corporate the Republican nominee for president in Newtness ebbing toward the red zone of Scripture: “Now we see but a poor reflection as in 2012, and all I can say is: “Yes!” The cor- campaign corruption. He calls his politi- money that Newt’s GOP rivals can’t accept. a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know rupt former House speaker was forced cal vehicle “American Solutions for Win- How does it get away with this? By in part; then I shall know fully ...” (I Corinthians out of office by his own Republican col- ning the Future,” and it’s drawn millions issuing policy papers that coincidentally 13:12 - New International Version). Paul reminds leagues in 1999 for his pettiness, politi- of dollars from such billionaires as casino believers: Once we die and inhabit heaven, what back Gingrich’s agenda, holding training cal ineptness, and plain old nutballism. kingpin Sheldon Adelson, Chiquita ba- is known will no longer be “in part.” At that time sessions that just happen to be in places Since then, he’s been a corporate front nana baron Carl Lindner, and anti-union we will “know fully.” And then, only then, will we he wants to go, and otherwise taking man and far-right-wing political yacker, textile tycoon Roger Milliken. prefer God’s view of death over that of our own. “non-political” actions that inadvertently and he’s recently become a favorite of Re- With such funders, American Solutions Sherwood Eliot Wirt offers these words: “The publican tea-party howlers by screeching can back Newt with a 20-person staff, a advance his ambitions. true goal of life is heaven: nothing more, nothing that Obama is running a “secular-socialist slick website, and a private jet to scoot So there he goes again, skating on the less, and nothing else.” machine” that’s a greater threat to Amer- him to Iowa, New Hampshire, and other thin ice of ethics. Run Newt, run- please. Page 4 • September 2-9, 2010 A East Texas Review The East Texas Review COMMUNITY NEWS September 2-9, 2010 spca | Continued from front money to purchase our building site SPCA paid for veterinary care and oliver | Tyler attorney Deborah Tittle- to Tyler for disposal by animal con- and begin construction in 2011.” rehabilitation expenses for “Rosie Other programs will include Roadrash” who is healing nicely Continued from front Dobbs formed the non-profit SPCA trol. On average 60-100 dogs from humane education in schools, and now available for adoption. Up to 30 roles are available: of East Texas this year, to respond our community are euthanized each spay/neuter awareness and pet With a partial license plate pro- Oliver (looks 9 years old) boy so- to and investigate animal cruelty week because of the lack of a com- overpopulation, “Critter Camp” a vided by the cable workers, Smith prano, Nancy (25-45) Alto, Fagin and neglect as well as house res- munity shelter. children’s day camp and a commu- County Sheriff detectives are still (50-70) baritone, Artful Dodger cued animals for adoption. “A capi- The SPCA of East Texas hopes to nity event center for animal orga- searching for the driver of the car. (12-18) tenor, Bill Sykes (the vil- tal building campaign has been remedy this situation and is seeking lain; 30-50), and approximately 12 nizations and public events. The SPCA has now formed its launched to construct a modern, private donations to build a shelter other roles are available for adult Additionally, the first SPCA cru- first board of directors. President first-class, family friendly, Ani- in the Tyler area. “With current men and women of various ages. In elty investigator has been hired is Deborah Tittle-Dobbs. She and addition, several sopranos and ten- mal Services Center,” said Tittle- community budget constraints, it with Smith County District Attor- her husband David, both former Dobbs. “The SPCA hopes to serve will take private donors to build ors, ages 8-16, will be cast as work- ney drug seizure funds. Former Smith County prosecutors in the house children and Fagin’s gang. local animal control agencies by this shelter. Whether you can give Tyler police officer, Roy Linn will district attorney’s office, currently Auditionees need to prepare 16- housing rescued dogs and cats and a few dollars or more, any contribu- investigate calls received through operate their own law firm. Tyler 24 bars of music to sing and may placing them up for adoption.” tion to help us construct a facility the SPCA hotline at 903-596-SPCA. veterinarian Dr. David Post will bring a CD (no vocal tracks), sheet Currently, neither the city of Tyler to house unwanted dogs and cats, The SPCA will investigate com- serve as vice-president and Danika music for the accompanist, or may nor Smith County has a local facility until they find a new home, is great- plaints in cooperation with local Maher, is secretary. Other board sing acappella, although it is dis- to house stray or neglected dogs for ly appreciated. Please mail your do- law enforcement and facilitate members include Rebecca Berkley, couraged. Clothes should be easy any length of time. City of Tyler resi- nation to the SPCA, P.O. Box 2026, seizures and prosecution when Dr. Andrew Berkson, Smith Coun- to move in with sneakers or dance dents who lose an animal must drive Tyler, TX, 75710. We will promptly warranted. Last month, a woman ty Sheriff’s Department Lieuten- shoes. Monologues are not required; auditionees read from the script 30 miles to search for and hopefully send you a letter acknowledging driving on highway 155 was seen ant Gary Middleton, Allyson Per- (Semi-Cold Read). Call 903-236- reclaim their lost pet. All lost dogs your gift,” said Tittle-Dobbs. “If you dumping her border collie in the kins Decanio and Tyler Assistant 7535 to schedule an appointment. and strays from the city are trans- want to give in memory of a pet or middle of the road. Local cable Police Chief Steve Sharron. The musical will be presented on ported by animal control to a heavily in honor of one, plans include a me- company workers, who witnessed For more information contact November 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2010 overcrowded shelter in neighboring morial courtyard at the new shelter the incident, saw the dog try to the SPCA of East Texas at 903-596- with tickets going on sale November Cherokee County. Euthanized ani- recognizing those donors and their chase its owner’s car and be struck SPCA or 596-7722 or visit our web- 8, 2010. For more information, visit mals must then be transported back animals. We hope to raise enough by another oncoming car. The site at www.spcaeasttx.com www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com. choir | Continued from front davis | Continued from front The choir rehearses in the Choral Church in Longview. ter is required at the beginning of The nomination comes from cur- bid for Smith County to host the Room of the Fine Arts Building on Also, two concerts are sched- the semester which includes cost rent Board Member and Past TxPPA Fall 2010 TxPPA State Conference. the Kilgore campus on Wednesday uled in the spring on Feb. 24 and of sheet music. President Jack Beacham; Purchasing “From my perspective, they afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 28. “It is also possible for juniors Director for Tarrant County. could not select a candidate with “Students are offered the op- The ETYC was created five and seniors in high school to en- “Mrs. Davis is absolutely the better credentials,” County Judge portunity to perform quality cho- years ago for home-schooled high quality of purchasing professional Joel Baker said. “She will be a strong ral literature of different styles school-age youth in the East Texas roll in the choir and receive dual to take TxPPA to its next level of voice for Smith County and all of and to develop vocal and choral area, and is operated under the credit at KC with costs appropri- skills that prepare for college- guidance of KC’s Continuing Edu- ate to dual enrollment,” Taylor success,” Beacham said in a letter east Texas to that organization.” nominating Mrs. Davis. “She will The 2010 TxPPA Fall State con- level performance,” said Jim Tay- cation Department. said. “Singers interested in join- make an outstanding contribution vention could bring 300 or more lor, ETYC and KC choral director. “Members must pass a simple ing may line up an audition ahead to this association and will be Purchasing Directors from across “Singers may join into the first few audition to determine that they of time, or may simply come to a weeks in September.” can carry a tune,” Taylor said. “No one of the future leaders in Texas the state into the County. The ETYC will perform in con- music reading skills are necessary, rehearsal and audition afterward.” Public Procurement.” Smith County was chosen to cert with the Camerata Singers, and sight-singing skills are taught For more information, contact Mrs. Davis has been the Pur- host the state convention for its KC’s women’s ensemble, at 7:30 in rehearsals.” Taylor at (903) 983-8122 or e-mail: chasing Director for Smith County central location and its innovative p.m. Nov. 4, at Trinity Episcopal A tuition fee of $40 per semes- [email protected]. for 5 years and recently won the purchasing methods. soduko Page 5 • September 2-9, 2010 A East Texas Review The East Texas Review COMMUNITY NEWS September 2-9, 2010

pilot | Continued from front Garden checklist for September The brunch will feature wine tasting ships for ARC camp. Donations should be By Dennis Smith provided by KE Cellars and lovely tables made to the Pilot Club of Tyler Foundation, The cooler days are welcome in East and shrubs. Hold off on major pruning un- decorated by local businesses and organi- which is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all Texas. The cooler temperatures make it til mid-winter. Pruning now may stimulate zations. This is a fund-raiser for very wor- donations are tax-deductible. much more pleasant to go out doors and tender new growth prior to frost. thy causes. Tyler’s Pilot Club is a non-profit service begin some of our many gardening chores • Sow seeds of snapdragons, pinks, pan- Money raised will go for research into organization that has been serving East that we have avoided the last month. sies and other winter flowers in flats for such fields as traumatic brain injury, Al- Texas since 1938 by conducting ongoing • Coleus and caladiums require plenty planting outside during mid-to-late fall. zheimer’s Disease, autism, childrens’ bi- fund-raising events for numerous worthy of water this time of year if they are to • Prepare the beds for spring-flowering cycle helmets and specialized equipment causes. For further information on the remain lush and attractive until fall. Fertil- bulbs as soon as possible. It’s important for children at Wayne Boshears/St. Louis event and the club please call (903) 566- ize with ammonium sulfate at the rate of to cultivate the soil and add generous School. Also profiting will be scholar- 9940 or (903) 259-3965. l/3 to l/2 pound per 100 square feet of bed amounts of organic matter to improve wa- area, and water thoroughly. ter drainage. Bulbs will rot without proper auction | Continued from front • Rejuvenate heat-stressed geraniums and drainage. Through Sept. 9, the public is invited to and its arts programming. begonias for the fall season by lightly prun- • Continue a disease spray schedule on roses come to the gallery at 110 W. Erwin to view “This auction is a wonderful opportu- ing, fertilizing and watering. as blackspot and mildew can be extremely and bid on the art. Winners will be notified nity to view and appreciate the work of • Now is the time to sow seeds of the damaging in September and October. on Friday, Sept. 10. The auction items will our East Texas artists while supporting the many cool-weather vegetables, greens and • Christmas cactus can be made to flower also be available to view via an online cata- mission of Gallery Main Street,” said City herbs that thrive through Texas’ relatively by supplying 12 hours of uninterrupted log at www.downtowntylerarts.com. of Tyler Main Street Director Beverly Abell. mild winters. The fall and winter cool sea- darkness and cool nights (55 degrees F) Many art forms will be available, includ- Those who want more information son is often more dependable for growing for a month starting in mid-October. Keep ing pottery, photography and paintings. All should go to www.downtowntylerarts. these crops than the spring season. plants on the dry side for a month prior to proceeds of the auction will go to support com or call Gallery Main Street at (903) • Don’t allow plants with green fruit or the treatment. the City of Tyler Main Street Department 593-6905. berries to suffer from lack of moisture. Hol- • Plan to plant wildflowers in early Septem- lies will frequently drop their fruit under ber and October. Check supplies now and drought conditions. Some vegetables such order seed for planting in open sunny areas. as cucumbers or eggplants also become Consider bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, Help Wanted bitter if underwa- coneflower, fire-wheel, black-eyed Sysan, ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS at home! tered during peak evening primrose and many others. Soils Year-round work! Great pay! growing times. should be lightly cultivated prior to plant- classifieds Call toll free 1-866-844-5091 • Prune out ing. $1,380 weekly guaranteed. 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Some seed sprung up, but the thorns choked dition to the new plants we put in the garden, How to multiply your influence 100x it out. There is a limited amount of moisture and we have been digging up giving away those “vol- By Dr. David O. Dykes Part 2 nutrients in soil, so weeds and thorns compete unteer” tomato plants to friends. Those seeds with the good plants. This represents the kind of are going to make tomatoes that will make more 4 SOILS SYMBOLIZE 4 WAYS TO RECEIVE GOD’S ing in or out. He is actively attempting to steal attitude that hears the Word, receives it, and it is seeds that will produce more tomatoes. WORD the Word away from you. watered and nurtured and the person begins to We sometimes make a mistake in thinking I’ve been preaching for 40 years. That’s a lot of B. Shallow heart: God’s Word is heard but really grow as a Christian. I believe this person this parable is about four different people. But preaching, but that’s also a lot of watching people forgotten has a genuine desire to be a deeply rooted, ma- the truth is most of us experienced times when listen to me preach! As I look out across this room, This seed fell on rocky ground and started turing Christian. But somewhere along the way we were more or less receptive to God’s Word. I see some folks who have their Bibles open; their growing, but because there was no root, the their growth process is interrupted. They allow I agree with one of my spiritual mentors, Ray pens and paper ready to fill in the notes. They are plant withered under the heat of the sun. This their lives to become so crowded with other in- Stedman who wrote: “I used to read this story almost literally sitting on the edge of their seats represents someone with a shallow heart who terests that the Word of God gets choked out. as though these various soils were four differ- waiting for a word from God. However, there are hears the Word, but then forget it when they This person hears the Word and says, “I’m going ent kinds of people, who remained the same all many others who are only casual listeners- they’re face the heat of everyday living. Jesus said these to really apply this truth to my life this week.” through their lifetimes. Some were permanently paying attention, but don’t really see the need people receive the word with joy. They react But they allow other things to make it to the top hard-hearted, like the first example given; some to open their Bible or take notes. And there are with an emotional acceptance of the Word. They of their agenda. I’ll talk more about weeding out were impulsive, some were full of concerns. But others who are bored; they are yawning already. listen and they are happy to hear the Word. They these thorns in the next section. I have come to see that what our Lord is describ- Their biggest concern at this very moment is will smile, shout “amen” and may even shed a D. Teachable heart: God’s Word produces a ing here is not four types of persons, but condi- “When is this going to be over?” Two people can few tears of joy when they heard the Word. But harvest (100x, 60x, or 30x) tions of our heart at any given moment. When- hear the same message and one says, “Wow! God by Tuesday morning, they are downcast and de- Jesus said this person really HEARS the Word ever the Word is being taught, people are in one really spoke to me today!” While someone sitting feated. The emotional boost is gone, so the com- and understands it, as a result they multiply their condition or another, just as they are described next to them can scratch their head and only won- mitment is gone. I call these people, “Alka Selt- influence a hundred times, sixty times, or thirty to us here. We have all been calloused at times. der what they meant. zer Christians,” they fizzle furiously for a short times. In other words, they are fruitful. We have all been impulsive in our reaction- emo- How can there be so many different attitudes while and then they fade away. I love tomatoes, so let’s use them as an ex- tional and shallow. We have all been overly con- about the same experience? That’s what Jesus ad- This is a real warning to us about the danger ample. What’s inside a tomato? Seeds, hundreds cerned about other matters. And we have all dressed in this parable. He described four differ- of basing your Christian faith on your emotions. of seeds. We grow tomatoes in our backyard gar- had times of being open and responsive to the ent ways people receive His Word. And I believe Some people think the reason for church is to den. Last fall I pulled the dead tomato vines out, Word.” So, my question to you is not which of all four of these attitudes are present here today. get happy and they hope they can get enough but there was one that was already so wilted that these four people are you, but which attitude A. Hardened heart: God’s Word is snatched happiness to last them through the week so they I just plowed it under. I didn’t realize it still had best describes the attitude of your heart toward away can come back the next week and get a refill. a few dried tomatoes attached. And this spring, God’s Word right now? Would you like to multi- Jesus said some seeds fell on the pathway and A while ago on Easter I ended the message suddenly, dozens of young tomato plants started ply your influence a hundred times? the birds swooped down and stole the seed. This by describing Jesus from every book in the Bible. sprouting where I plowed that plant under. In ad- ...to be continued represents a person who is “hearing” the Word I heard from dozens of people saying that was of God right now (because I’m teaching it), but a wonderful experience. I agree. Some people For more information: Discover Life Ministries my words go in one ear and out the other. God’s probably wondered, “Wow! Why doesn’t he P.O. Box 131678 | Tyler, TX 75713-1678 Word rolls off you like water off a duck’s back. preach like that every Sunday?” Well, first of all, David O. Dykes, Pastor | 903-525-1106 | www.discoverlife.tv You don’t consider yourself to be a hard-hearted it would probably kill me. But mainly, as your person, but you just really aren’t interested in the pastor, it’s not my desire to only touch your emo- Visit www.gabc.org for available formats of this message. Word of God. Your heart is like a pathway tram- tions; I’m trying to build healthy strong Chris- pled down until the dirt is hard- packed. What tians, fully devoted followers of Christ. That’s you are hearing today may be entering your ears, why I constantly feed you a steady diet of the but it certainly won’t enter your heart. God’s Word Sunday after Sunday. We all love Jesus said there is a something going on right ice cream but if we ate it every meal, it would now, invisible to the human eye, which makes soon get old! Make sure you aren’t just coming it even harder to receive the Word of God. He to church for a thrill, That’s what Six Flags is for. warned that Satan tries to “steal” the Word from You may be wondering, “What’s wrong with an you. Just as the birds flew away with the seed emotional faith? I want to feel good about God!” as soon as it landed on the pathway, the devil In this parable, the plant had no root, so when the stands ready to try to steal the Word away from heat came, there was no depth so it withered and people as soon as they hear it. Don’t be surprised died. When the heat gets turned up in your life you if you have trouble concentrating when you are need more than just an emotional faith. An emo- reading the Bible or when you are hearing the tionally based faith won’t stand up when the thrill Bible being taught. One of the enemy’s most ef- is gone. You need a faith that is rooted and ground- fective strategies is distraction. At this moment, ed in the full counsel of God’s Word. Satan would love nothing better than for you to C. Crowded heart: God’s Word is planted but be distracted by a crying baby, or someone walk- choked out St. Louis Baptist Church Glorifying God in Fellowship, Love, and Worship Longview Baptist Temple Fredonia Baptist Church Flamingo Park Baptist Church 2200 W. Loop 281 | Longview CR 2136N | Henderson 204 W. Hope | Longview Worship Services Music Ministry 903-759-3977 903-836-2640 Sunday: 11am & 6pm Sunday School - 9am Male Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Pastor Bob Gray, II Rev. Harvel Davis, Pastor Morning Worship - 10am Voices of Praise Choir, Sunday: 10 & 11am Sunday: 8 & 10:30am; 6:30pm Galilee Baptist Church Evening Service - 6pm Young Adult Choir, Youth Choir www.lbtministries.com 1301 S. High St. | Longview Perry Clay Chapel CM Church 903-758-8037 Special Programs Calvary Baptist Church 3704 S. Martin Luther King | Longview Pastor J. B. Dunlap Heaven’s Pantry Food Bank Distributions 4715 Tenneryville Rd. | Longview 903-236-3562 Sunday: 9:30 & 10:30am GED/Adult Literacy Program 903-291-2138 Rev. Stephen Searl, Pastor Pastor Richard Jones Red Oak Baptist Church Pastor Ralph Caraway Visions of Success Tutorial Program Sunday: 9 & 10:15am True Vision Ministries 2717 M.L. King Blvd. | Longview & wife LaQuita 4000 Frankston Hwy. • Tyler, TX 75701 • 903-561-1620 121 E. Hoyt St. | Longview 903-753-7390 Church of Christ Longview Bishop B. W. Craig, Pastor Pastor H.C. Rockmore 1401 Eden Dr. | Longview Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday: 9:30 & 10:30am www.longviewchurchofchrist.com Worship Service: 11am 903-236-0988 Longview Christian Lifebridge Christian Center Fellowship Heartland Baptist Church 2022 Alpine | Longview 2101 W. Marshall Ave. | Longview “OUR BUSINESS IS TO SERVE” 907 Reel Rd. | Longview 903-757-7400 903-759-1401 Rev. Ronald Witcher www.lifebridge.tv Pastor Bob Cammack 903-295-0705 Sunday: 9 & 11am Sunday: 9:30 & 10:30am; 6pm Bethel Missionary www.lcfchurch.org Education Baptist Church Dove Christian Fellowship 323 S. Court St. | Longview Wesley McCabe Education is more than teach- livelihood but & Retreat Center 903-758-2685 United Methodist Church 3002 Gilmer Rd. | Longview Pastor L. Dorsett Houston 1115 S. Mobberly Ave. | Longview ing an individual to perform some to mature, an in- 903-297-1415 Sunday: 11am 903-758-8091 Sunday: 10:30 am Tues: Prayer Meeting- 6pm Virginia Wall, Pastor specific task; it prepares him to dividual needs Wednesday: 7pm Bible Study- 6:30pm Sunday School: 9:15am live a well-rounded life, capable a long period of www.thedove.org Wed: Prayer Meeting- 10:30am Bible Stud - 11am Valley View Baptist Church of mingling with all mankind, re- time in which to New Beginnings Wednesday Night Live- 7pm 1602 Alpine St. | Longview Baptist Church 903-758-5133 gardless of race, creed, training or learn to under- 600 George Richey | Longview Church at Grace Creek Pastor Tim Lindsay culture. An education does more stand the world 903-759-5552 1001 W. Hawkins Parkway | Longview Sunday: 9:45 & 11am Sunday: 8:30, 9:45, & 10am 903-663-0428 then teach a man some specific in which he Pastor David Benson First Presbyterian Church V. Stanmore Longview Metro Church Sunday: 10am 301 N Center St. | Longview branch of knowledge it also teaches lives, and many 310 N Spur 63 | Longview Wednesday: 7pm 903-757-2525 him to live at peace with his neigh- there are who never reach this un- 903-757-2258 www.gracecreekchurch.com Rev. Jonathan Jehorek www.longviewmetro.org Rev. Shelley Kral bors. In a short time, a few weeks derstanding. Sunday: 10am Solid Rock Bible Fellowship Sunday: 8:30, 9:45, & 11am 307 Ave. B • Longview www.fpclongview.org or months, an average man can New Covenant Church Pastor Jace Roberts FM 2087 & I-20 | Longview Sunday: 10am Bethel Temple of Longview learn the known facts of one line F r e e N o ta ry s e rv i c e s F o r 903-757-7791 www.solidrocklongview.org 1400 S. Mobberly Ave. | Longview www.nclongview.com of endeavour sufficient to earn a studeNts aNd seNiors 903-758-9476 Growing Valley St. Mary’s Catholic Church Suffragan Bishop Baptist Church Robert Evans, Sr. Pastor 2108 Ridgewood Dr. | Longview 209 Harlem | Longview 903-757-5855 Sunday: 8 & 11am; 4pm 903-753-5210 www.betheltempleoflongview.com Sunday: 8:30, 10, & 11:30am Rev. Charles Faulks www.stmaryslgv.org Stanmore Funeral Home St. Andrew Longview Full Gospel Trinity Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Holy Temple 6 E. Pittman St. | Longview 906 Padon | Longview 2500 McCann Rd. | Longview “Now You Have Choices” 903-758-9532 903-753-3366 903-758-4952 Pastor Jerry Stanmore www.trinityparish.org www.standrewpres.org 501 E. Austin 1105 MLK, Jr. Blvd. 205 E. Harrison St. Sunday: 9:45 & 11am Marshall, Texas Longview, Texas Gilmer, Texas Emmanuel Baptist Church Macedonia Baptist Church 501 HWY 80 E. | White Oak 4656 Page Rd. | Longview East Cotton Church of Christ (903) 938-4622 or (903) 236-3755 or (903) 843-3800 903-759-3909 903-758-6785 2015 E. Cotton St. | Longview Fax: (903) 938-2025 (903) 236-3759 Pastor Jay Van Zandt Pastor Steve Cochran 903-758-4741 Sunday: 9:30 & 10:45am Sunday: 9 & 10:15am Pastor Michael Woodson www.stanmorefuneralhome.com www.emmanuelwhiteoak.org www.macbc.org Sunday: 9 & 10am Page 7 • September 2-9, 2010 • East Texas Review

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Port City Classic Port City Classic: Disciple I Bible Study Historic Preservation Board ReadAloud Crowd Coach Eddie Robinson Grambling vs La Tech 4pm 12-1pm 10:30-11:15am Memorial Golf Tournament 6pm Winterfield United Methodist Tyler Development Center Tyler Public Library Story Room 8:30am Shreveport Independence Stadium www.winterfieldumc.org Large Conference Room 702-227-7510 318-274-2625 903-753-4825

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Square Dance Lessons Turbulence Ahead: Greater Longview L.O. Griffith: Painting the 7-9pm Parenting Teens through United Way Annual 61st Annual Longview Jaycees Texas Landscape Additional Dates: Mondays, the Bumpy Years Campaign Kickoff Gregg County Fair & Expo 10am-5pm September 13, 20, & 27 | 7-9pm 7-9pm 11:30am-1pm 6-11pm Tyler Museum of Art Kilgore Community House Trinity School of Texas Maude Cobb 903-753-4478 903-595-1001 903-295-1013 903-753-0612 Ext. 225 903-758-0191

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Country for our Country Tyler Museum of Art Homecoming: Celebrating 127 1860 at Nacogdoches Neal Cox: Grids and Panoramas Benefit Concert Family Day years of worship University- Step back 150 Years! Stephen F. Austin College of Fine Arts 7pm 7pm 7pm 2:30pm www.finearts.sfasu.edu Villa di Felicita Tyler Museum of Art First Baptist Church of Judson The Old University Building 1-888-240-ARTS 903-597-0002 903-595-1001 903-663-0538 936-564-1544 or 936-552-6995

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East Texas Fly Fishers Macy’s Shop for a Cause SFA Faculty Exhibition presents Doc Thompson benefitting The Salvation Army Dearly Beloved Downtown Tyler ArtWalk Stephen F. Austin College of Fine Arts 6-8pm 10am-10pm 7:30pm 4-8pm www.finearts.sfasu.edu Johnny Cace’s Seafood Restaurant Macy’s Lamp-Lite Theatre Tyler Downtown Square 1-888-240-ARTS www.easttexasflyfishers.org 903-592-4361 936-564-8300 903-593-6905

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Revival Jeans ‘N Classics & Marshall 2010 Start! Tyler Heart Walk L.O. Griffith: Painting the Texas 6pm Lone Star Fly Fishers Meeting Symphony Orchestra 9am Landscape Additional Dates: 7pm 7pm Rose Rudman Park 10am-5pm Saturday, Sept. 20 & 21 | 6pm Tyler Junior College Downtown Marshall, Texas www.heartwalk.kintera.org/tylertx Tyler Museum of Art Pirtle United Methodist Church www.lonestarflyfishers.com 903-935-4484 903-533-9991 903-595-1001 903-984-9555

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UT Tyler SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge Great Strides benefiting the Senior Expo Alan Fox Band Development Board Luncheon 5pm Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 9am-2pm 6pm 11am Broadway Square Mall 8am Maude Cobb Fast Freddy’s Ornelas Activity Center www.firefighterchallenge.com Rose Rudman Park 903-757-3311 903-753-0505 903-566-7411 903-245-3118 903-597-6237

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Somewhere in Time John Lithgow in 95th East Texas State Fair Needlepoint Group Jon Wolfe Fundraiser for the Smith County Stories By Heart 10am 9am 8pm Historical Society 7:30pm www.etstatefair.com for Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble Electric Cowboy 6pm UT Tyler Cowan Center additional dates Tyler Broadway Pavilion www.electriccowboy. com Hollytree Country Club www.cowancenter.org 903-597-2501 903-534-3996 903-592-5993 903-566-7424

nature guitar licks on Gibsons, each of (Lisa Bonet), Theodore (Malcom-Jamal which he names Lucille. King has won Warner), Vanessa (Tempestt Bledsoe) This month in history... many awards, and is still touring. and Rudy, (Keshia Knight Pulliam). The September 04, 1957 September 14, 1975 premiere was the most watched show The Ford Motor Company debuted the Pope Paul VI canonized Elizabeth September 17, 1814 of the week and the sitcom went on to Edsel line at dealerships nationwide. Ann Seton (1774-1821) in Saint Peter’s Francis Scott Key, a Washington law- become an Emmy Award-winner and With $250 million and ten years in the Square. Seton founded the Sisters yer and poet, has copies made of his one of the most popular on television making, the 1958 Edsels, named after of Charity, the first American-based poem “Defence of Fort McHenry”, his for eight years. Henry Ford’s son, had less than 64,000 Catholic sisterhood, and was a teacher account of the British bombardment buyers the first year. Due to its failure, that many think had a hand in starting of the Baltimore fort and the victori- September 29, 1996- The Nintendo Edsel became synonymous for flop. Catholic parochial education in Amer- ous American defense. The poem, set 64 video game system, known as the ica. The canonization had to be held to the tune of an 18th-century British first ‘true’ 64-bit system, hit North September 09, 1956 outdoors because more than 100,000 drinking song, became popular and American shelves. 500,000 systems Ed Sullivan paid an unheard of $50,000 gathered to hear the declaration. She was renamed “The Star-Spangled Ban- were sold the first day. for three Elvis Presley appearances on was the first person born in America ner”. Congress declared it the national his show, the first airing September 9, to be recognized by the Roman Catho- anthem on March 3, 1931. September 30, 1955 1956. He performed “Don’t Be Cruel” lic Church as a saint. James Dean, a 24-year-old movie icon, and “Love Me Tender” with the cam- September 20, 1984 died in a head-on collision. He became era focusing waist up on the star. It September 16, 1925 NBC-TV debuted “The Cosby Show”. a symbol of rebellion and youth for his wasn’t until Presley’s next appearance Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was Bill Cosby played Dr. Heathcliff (Cliff) roles in East of Eden and Rebel With- on the show that the camera panned born in Itta Bena, Mississippi. In his Huxtable. His wife, Clair, was played out a Cause. His untimely death ele- out, showing the style that earned twenties, he moved to Memphis, to by Phylicia Rashad. The Huxtable kids vated him to cult status, as the image him the nickname “Elvis the Pelvis.” pursue his music career. He played sig- were Sondra (Sabrina Le Beauf), Denise of misunderstood youth.

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Beef burgers can be low fat and heart healthy if you use lean meat and top them with fresh vegetables. The smoking hot sauce in these spicy burgers will make your Labor Day cookout one to remember. September 9, 2010 Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef Prostate Cancer Awareness Month • 1/8 tsp unrefined sea salt Dr. Neeraj Sharma • pinch fresh ground black pepper • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley October 7, 2010 • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste The Importance of Breast Health- • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced thick Breast Cancer Awareness Month • 4 whole grain rolls (about 3 oz each), split • 1 medium tomato, sliced Dr. Christine Merritt

Lightly mist grill rack or broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray and preheat. November 10, 2010 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, Diabetic Cooking pepper, parsley, and hot sauce. Form beef into for the Holidays 4 patties and refrigerate. Grill onion slices, about 5 minutes, turning Chef David Lichty once, until onions are softened. Remove from from the Cook’s Nook ✮ ★ ✮ ★ ✮ ★ heat and set aside. Grill burgers, about 8 min - utes, turning once, until cooked medium well. December 7, 2010 On the bottom of each roll layer a tomato slice, burger, grilled onion, and top of each roll. hot spicy Holiday Party Wine, Cheese, and Dessert at The Summit Club burger A Longview Regional Medical Center Resource: Seminars held at LRMC’s For more recipes visit Conference Center, 450 E. Loop 281 at 6pm, unless otherwise noted. ✮ ★ ✮ ★ ✮ ★ Disclaimer: Topics, dates and guest speakers are subject to change without notice after posting. www.longviewregional.com Please check Longview Regional Medical Center’s website – www.longviewregional.com under Calendar of Events or the Healthy Woman page on the hospital’s website to verify dates and topics.

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When you experience symptoms of a stroke, get to Longview Regional Medical Center. We are Longview’s first hospital to be certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. That’s important, because these centers have demonstrated expertise in the early assessment, rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke emergencies.* Our Code Stroke Team collaborates with local EMS to provide patients with quick access to our advanced diagnostic and treatment technology. In an emergency, call 911 and know where to go: Longview Regional.

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