ALT Magazine June 2011

June 2011 . Vol. 5, Issue 6

Gluten Allergies The Moore Family learned how to adjust to their son’s allergy.

It’s more prevalent than you think!

Family, Fashion, Faith

ALT Dining Guide

In this issue!

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Editor ’s Letter

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Financial Focus

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From His Heart

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Gluten Allergies...

Gluten allergies have been discovered to be a problem by so many today -- and the young are not exempt. Brad and Amanda Moore have learned to adapt to their son Phillip’s special diet.

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Real Estate

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Resource Guide

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Senior Spotlight

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Second Chances

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TA M U - T A l u m n i M e e t i n g

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W o m e n f o r A & M Te x a r k a n a

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Delta Mu Delta Industees

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Relay for Life Appreciation Dinner

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Cigars, Tini’s and Tunes

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E-Z Mart’s Divots for Disabilities

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Ladies Night Out

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Relay for Life

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Miss Railfest Pageant

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Nash, Texas has seen many changes since Elizabeth Lea became its City Manager. Working alongside a great staff, the result is a great place to live and work!

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Cornerstone Retirement Community

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Gooding Decorative Concrete

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Calendar of Events

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EDITOR’S letter

ark-la-tex’s premiere magazine

Home...

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Publisher and Editor / Debbie Brower

The light is what guides you home, the warmth is what keeps you there. ~Ellie Rodriguez

Home...what does that mean to you? It means so much more than just a house. It

means love, warmth, security. It brings about memories of my mom’s cooking -- one of my favorite things! I love visiting her and being back in that same cocoon. However, I can tell you that my body tends to grow with each day I am there!

This month we celebrate the hometown of Nash, Texas. It’s where I live. It’s a

wonderful place -- with the feel of the country but the convenience of the city. I absolutely love the people who work at City Hall! They are courteous, gracious, and real. They pull no punches. A lot like me. You get what you see. And I see lots of potential for growth! Visit Nash and you will see, too!

Of course, sometimes home brings about struggles. People, young and old,

struggle with allergies. I remember when Jaclyn was very young, my mom and I took her to Little Rock to be tested for allergies. It was heartbreaking to watch her being pricked multiple times -- and she was such a trooper. Luckily, her allergies were found when she was young and allergy shots helped her survive without being constantly sick. Some of the nurses who gave her weekly shots still remain in her heart to this day.

When someone you love is sick and the reason can not be found, it is heartbreaking

and stressful. For those who have suffered with gluten allergies, diagnosis can be difficult.

For those who have found the problem, it is like the sunshine breaking through after the

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The old saying “Home is Where The Heart Is” is certainly true. Love abounds in my

home. I will be traveling back to visit my family this month and I am excited! I hope that your summer is full of love and hope, too.

May God bless you.

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Moving Forward...

“You are welcome to live and work in Nash, Texas!”

by Jane Bouterse

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ave you lost your mind?”

…a legitimate question for this Lewisville, Arkansas, native to ask. She had lived in the wide open spaces of Odessa, Texas, “The Shining Star of the Permian Basin” since she was five years old.

Odessa was her home. Elizabeth Lea was educated, married, had three children and was planning to spend the rest of her life right in the center of this community created by oil. However, her parents decided to make a change, so they moved to an area they had long favored--Texarkana. Her dad had his own trucking business, but he gave that up with

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his move and became Truman Arnold’s first employee. Lea’s dad drove Arnold’s entire fleet of one gasoline truck during the day; Arnold drove it at night.

After a trip to Texarkana to visit her parents, Lea and her family returned to Odessa; however, she discovered her husband Harold had been smitten by a desire more powerful than even Cupid’s arrows could deliver. He had fallen in love with East Texas; the family moved. “When we moved down here,” Elizabeth laughs, “I thought Harold had lost his mind, bringing me to this place.” However, she proceeded

with the business of family and career and adjusted.

Indeed, her adjustment to Texarkana and its neighbors has been expansive. She served as the Court Clerk for Texarkana’s Municipal Court which provided her valuable legal experience.

Texarkana Water Utilities also benefited from her work ethic and curiosity. While employed

by TWU, she took classes at night until she obtained her Wastewater Treatment License—one of the first women in Arkansas to receive a “Class B” License. Included in the mix of her experiences was a stint at

ARK-TEX COG (Arkansas-Texas Council of Governments) where her chief responsibility was writing and administering grants for a ten county area. In the process, Elizabeth Lea was not only learning a variety of jobs but also becoming acquainted with most of the area’s citizens.

No wonder, then, that the Nash City Council chose her to serve as the new City Administrator when she applied to fill the vacancy in 1996. The City of Nash occupies approximately 3 and 1/2 square miles and is contiguous with Texarkana, TX, at its western city limit. Fifteen years ago, the area was primarily a school, mobile homes and rural. When Elizabeth assumed the reins as Administrator (her title because of the town’s size), she was given one charge by the Council. “We want to move forward,” they declared, and from the beginning they gave her the freedom to fulfill their mandate.

Exactly how she was going to move at all, Lea was uncertain. At the time of her hiring, Nash had fourteen employees, and from that original fourteen only Public Works Director, Darrin Lafayette remains . As usual, however, she did not shrink from the challenge but began to put her experiences to good use. Let the changes begin!

After taking a good look at the small community’s needs, she picked up her pen and began to write grants for submission to Ark-Tex Council of Governments.

One of her earliest was for a sorely needed tractor and bush hog. Repeatedly she was told her creative approach to a “solid waste grant” would not work. To everyone’s surprise, her grant was accepted, and the community received the money to buy the equipment. To date, seven other cities have used successfully the example of Lea’s grant for their similar petitions. Grants have also been written to replace the water and sewer lines throughout the 3 1/2 square miles of Nash—now a

small community “on the grow”--thanks, in large part, to the managerial skills Elizabeth Lea has discovered and implemented.

eHow contributor, Vickie Ferguson, has identified the qualities of a good manager: “To be productive and successful as a manager, you not only need creativity, knowledge and a keen sense of the big picture, but also to realize the importance of observing a few procedures and following some basic common sense to promote a successful environment for co-workers and staff.” As Ferguson emphasizes, many of the qualities of a good manager are not only learned but instinctual. Elizabeth Lea exemplifies the wisdom of these observations.

As she energetically “moved forward,” Lea determined that her Public Works Director and Policeman, who were willing to undertake any job required, needed some assists. Her office staff began to grow—carefully. After 15 years on the job, Lea remains able to get the most from those people who work for her, thus her current staff is a small, but efficient, twentyone people. Unhesitatingly, Elizabeth Lea declares “I have a wonderful staff—the best

department heads of anyone in the state:”

Public Works Director Darrin Lafayette still serves Nash. Now, however, his equipment is “state of the art” thanks to Lea’s resourcefulness. For example, the city currently has two generators for emergency back-up. “Recently, we had a power outage which lasted almost four and a half hours,” Lea explains, “but no one was without power at any point. The generators did their job.”

City Secretary (a constitutional office) Jennifer Powell’s duties are broad based and include serving as Director of Finance. Her business degree lends an invaluable assist.

Police Chief Doug Bowers, in addition to managing his force, combines his legal knowledge with that gained via his Masters in Business to teach for the East Texas Police Association Academy.

His classes are now held on site at the new Nash City Hall.

Steve Rogers, a Texarkana, Texas, fireman serves as Fire Chief of the Nash Volunteer Fire Department managing a fleet of 4 brand new trucks (“The best equipped Volunteer Department in the state,” Lea adds quickly with a broad smile.) One of the trucks is used strictly for grass fires.

Interlocal agreements allow this Nash Department to assist in fighting fires in the surrounding communities, another job they

Left to Right: Top: Elizabeth Lea, City Manager Jennifer Powell, City Secretary Bottom: Doug Bowers, Chief of Police Steve Rogers, Fire Chief Darrin Lafayette, Public Works Director Buddy Hawkins, Municipal Judge

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take very seriously.

Rounding out the department heads is Chuck Lucas, Grant writer and coordinator of economic development for the city. Lea nods, “He’s the right guy for the job”—a job that she acknowledges is becoming progressively tougher because grant money is disappearing. “That’s something to really be concerned about; small cities are going to be desperate,” she adds. Both Lea and Lucas are acutely aware of the contribution of grant monies to the economic development of Nash.

Another member of Lea’s team is Judge Buddy Hawkins, for 26 years a prosecutor and Justice of the Peace in Texarkana, Texas.

Now as a retiree and teacher, Judge Hawkins spends more hours in Nash City Hall than his part- time statutory job of Nash Municipal Judge stipulates. Lea laughs, “When he agreed to accept the job, I asked him, ‘Don’t you want to know how much it pays?’”

His answer? “No.”

The Judge continues, “I have to say this has been a good ride. I used to come in the back door [of City Hall] and say, ‘I’m home.’”

It’s no wonder that he is enthusiastic about his “new” job. That is a commonplace feeling among Nash city employees who are quick to declare they

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are part of a good team. No one affirms that more positively than Elizabeth (Liz) Lea herself whose praise of her staff is unselfish and abundant. She takes a great deal of pride in those people who work for her, in their talents and enthusiasm, and in their loyalty. “We do everything together,” she admits. “We are like family.” In fact, the top of the credenza which sits opposite her large

and litter-free desk is covered with pictures.

They are, by her own identification, her family—her professional family. The pictures are the history of the people who have worked in some capacity for the City of Nash during the last 15 years.

Proof of her “family” claim is easy to find. For example, When the weary

original Nash City Hall needed to be replaced, a new one was built chiefly by her professional family. Today Nash City Hall is a handsome red brick and block building which occupies almost the entire block at 119 Elm Street in Nash. The fire and police departments as well as Municipal Judge and city offices are housed in this single building with tall windows for light and sun and clean, comfortable surroundings for both workers and citizens. A welcoming Nash City Hall sign clearly identifies the building as well as the front door.

National Night Out becomes an event in which the entire city staff is involved, as they all pitch in to help, working together as usual and thoroughly enjoying the job. “You don’t mind working for some place fun. We do everything together. I try to treat everyone right.” For that reason, Elizabeth Lea seldom closes her office door even though the hall outside seems to be the interstate highway of the building. Her large, comfortable office has plenty of seating available, and she has mastered the art of finding the time to listen. As a result, most of Lea’s paper work has to be completed after 5 p.m. when the building has emptied. No complaints from her, however.

Many of those outside the environs of Nash City Hall will agree with her team.

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Elizabeth Lea is a lady who has her own opinions and unhesitatingly expresses them, but she is willing to listen to the opinions of others. Once the matter under discussion has been thoroughly explored, Ms. Lea follows through on the decision reached even though it may not have been her choice. Along the way, there were probably a few laughs as well, as Liz Lea has a pleasing sense of humor and is willing to laugh at herself as well as the world around her.

These traits have been put to good use, as she still pursues the “moving forward” direction assigned15 years ago.

Today, Nash sits in a prime location for growth. As Texarkana’s land area is filled, people must go somewhere else. The most convenient somewhere else is Nash.

Situated at the intersections of Hwy 82S and King’s Highway and only blocks from IH 30W, Nash offers location, location, location.

Businesses recognize customers can easily access their services from every direction on major highways and without fighting traffic or traffic signals.

Since Lea’s arrival, a business park, originally 30 acres then an additional 170 has been developed. Although some of the acreage has been sold, a $2 1/2 million dollar grant was obtained recently to update the infrastructure of the park which houses industries as well as retail and wholesale businesses. Regardless of the business,

each one is checked at least twice each night by the Nash police. In fact, citizens occasionally have reported evidence of someone having been “nosing around” their building. What a pleasure for Lea to explain the “nosing around” was done by a Nash policeman making his rounds. An active Industrial Board made up of local business people serves as both cheerleader and watchdog for land development within the city’s square miles.

Several new apartment complexes are being built. One, on Pecan Street, opened the street to IH 30W—a new entrance to Nash. When the planned complex is finished, ten buildings of 16 two or three bedroom apartments will be occupied by Nash tenants. The first building has been completed and is filled. Even in an economic downturn contractors heard the word that Nash was cleaning up and growing, thus over 250 new homes, not including apartments, duplexes, and triplexes have been constructed.

Much land for development exists in Nash. Judge Hawkins observes, “The city is very receptive to new businesses.”

“We have to be receptive,” Lea reiterates, “and work with people” “We have land at a given price— cheaper—selling land for what we paid for it We’re going for the business, since this is the easiest place to do business. We are not in the business of making money selling

land.”

“We sell roughly for 30 cents a foot versus $300 / foot. That’s the way to build a tax base.” With her keen understanding of the big picture and thoughtful “future vision,” Elizabeth Lea is seeking long-lasting sources of revenue for the survival of Nash which depends heavily on sales and ad valorem (property) taxes.

Currently that tax base is growing along the IH 30W frontage road that falls into the Nash city limits. The land is cheaper with infrastructure in place---a “one stop shop,” according to Hawkins. A new Toyota dealership has provided an excellent example of the viability of this location.

Although the city will receive no income from new or used vehicles, the presence and property of the business speaks volumes for the desirability of the environment. As in the past Lea and her associates have learned to trade and accommodate to build strong ties with their industries and local businesses— large and small.

Like many successful administrators, Elizabeth Lea has established a few predictable procedures.

She has consistently communicated with her staff. All department heads are involved in weekly roundtable discussions so everyone can work from the same information and she can keep “on top of what’s going on.”

Every Wednesday Lea gets her hair done at 10 a.m., so her staff is well aware that their meeting must begin on time and end on time. Hair appointments wait on no one—regardless of position. Those who work for her know she is “the real thing;” she consistently shows her respect and her compassion and caring for them. Likewise, no one doubts her admiration for Nash and its citizens.

We have no answering machines on any phone in the Nash City Hall.

“Citizens call and want to talk to live persons,” Elizabeth Lea admits. “Sometimes you want to hang up on ‘em. If they can’t behave, I let them call back. That happens very, very seldom. I always run into folks, too, and I listen and learn. They expect service, and we should supply that for them.

Lea understands now that her husband had not lost his mind. “I feel so at home here, which is a shock to me since I was reared in a larger town. Here I am close enough to everything and safe. I hope Nash will always be a nice place to live and enjoy your neighbors. You still see folks waving and visiting.”

That’s the way it should be; that’s what Elizabeth Lea has worked 15 years to achieve. Now, pulling all of her knowledge and experiences together, Nash, Texas, City Administrator, Elizabeth Lea—who has never lost her common sense--extends her enthusiastic invitation:

“You are welcome to live and work in Nash, Texas!”

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by Arwen McDaniel

When a loved one becomes ill, the questions begin--what is best to do? Do you help them stay at home, move them to an assisted living facility, or a nursing facility? Cornerstone Retirement Community of Texarkana can help make all three possible while allowing your loved one to stay with the same caregivers.

This visit can be short or longer depending on you and your loved ones needs.

provided daily living assistance, medication management, personal care and all health care related assistance. Currently, the health care center of the campus accommodates 30 residents in semi-private rooms. This unit is currently expanding with the additional of 10 beds. These new unit will contain private and semi-private rooms and is expected to open in mid-July.

Cornerstone is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC); meaning that they assist anyone the age of 55 and older to maintain an independent lifestyle in patio homes, apartments, assisted living, health care (long term care) or memory support. Each area has unique characteristics that set them apart from other health care communities.

A patio home or apartment is intended for an independent individual or married couple that no longer wants to maintain a landscaped yard and housekeeping duties. Each home has two bedrooms and two baths. There are five floor plans for people to choose from; however, plans can be adapted to meet resident needs.

Each home has a garage to protect personal vehicles. Cornerstone staff is available to relieve the stress of home maintenance while providing social interaction for these independent adults.

The second level of care, assisted living, is for individuals needing minimal assistance. The assisted living residents live in private suites.

The residents are encouraged to have personal items such as photos, linens, and furniture to give each suite a homelike environment.

A health care, or long term care, center is provided for residents who need more hands on care. In this area residents are

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The Bunch Woodview Center at Cornerstone provides memory support for residents residing there. The center is a regional resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The many seating areas and open design of Bunch Woodview create a pleasant atmosphere.

The Center also contains a resident laundry, a conference room, secure courtyard, dining room and a beauty/barber shop.

All three areas of care have special “perks” available to the residents. The residents of Cornerstone are able to take advantage of themed seating areas, such as outdoor patios and courtyards. They also have a full service ice cream parlor; the residents are the “soda-jerks”. There is a ceramics and art

room, rehabilitation area (staffed by Summit Rehabilitation), beauty parlor, flat screen TV and much more. BancorpSouth visits the Cornerstone community weekly to provide banking services to residents.

Cornerstone encourages the residents to take part in community opportunities provided by TRAHC, the Perot Theater, Texarkana Symphony and Texarkana College.

Cornerstone residents enjoy “dining out” and “breakfast out” each month. They also participate in civic organizations such as Kiwanis, the Sharon Seifert Memorial Senior Olympics , their respective churches and much more.

Natasha Crabbe, Director of Marketing, describes Cornerstone and Bunch Woodview as a wonderful place to live and work. She describes the staff as the most “outstanding, professional team that make Cornerstone and Bunch Woodview the best place to live.

Cornerstone is an affiliate of the Methodist Retirement Community (MRC). This affiliation provides great support and expertise to Cornerstone.

Cornerstone and Bunch Woodview offer great services, beautiful accommodations, a professional staff with over 100 years combined experience in service to senior adults, an Alzheimer’s support group, private mail boxes, non-denominational chapel, dining room with selective menus.

For a tour of these properties please contact Crabbe at 903.832.5515. Cornerstone is located at 4100 Moores Lane. You can also find information about Cornerstone Retirement Communities at www.cornerstonerc.org.

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by Jeff Schreve

The LORD favors those who fear Him, those who wait for His loving kindness.

Psalm 147:11

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hen I was in school, I always tried to finagle my way into the good graces of the teacher. My thinking was this: A teacher who knows you and likes you is always more apt to give you the benefit of the doubt when it comes to your grade.

In college, I made it a point to develop a relationship with my Calculus Teaching Assistant, Urjit Yanik. (As you may have guessed, Urjit was not from East Texas.) I frequently visited him during office hours to ask him calculus questions and go over homework problems. He knew I was trying hard to grasp all the concepts, equations and formulas. I was one of the few students that took the time to seek his help.

When it came time for the calculus final – a ten question, multiple choice test with every lengthy calculus problem having “none of the above” as a possible answer, UGH! – I cashed in my chips with Urjit. I was up every few minutes asking him questions and getting his reaction on my line of thinking. At one point, he actually came to my seat to let me know, in a roundabout way, that I may want to rethink problem #8 because the answer I had penciled in was not correct.

I ended up getting an “A” in Calculus because I studied hard AND built a relationship with Urjit that made him want to go out of his way to help me succeed. I think it would be safe to say that Urjit showed me favor. I respectfully sought his help throughout the semester, and he graciously helped me, even during the final exam.

Jeff Schreve is Senior Pastor of FBC Texarkana (www.fbctexarkana.org) and Founder of From His Heart Ministries (www.fromhisheart.org).

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DOES GOD DO THAT? As the verse in Psalm 147:11 clearly states, “The LORD favors those who fear Him.” God smiles upon those who continually show up at His doorstep during “office hours.” He loves it when we come to Him with our questions and our problems. When He sees that we are serious about knowing Him, honoring Him and doing His will, He pours out His favor upon us.

He becomes to us “our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

And you know what else? When you really seek God and stand in awe of Him with all your heart, He shares His secrets with you. I know that may be hard to believe, but it’s true!

“The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant” (Psalm 25:14). “Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret counsel to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). Without question, God doesn’t treat all people the same. He favors those who fear Him and shares His secrets with those who walk with Him. THE BIG QUESTION? Will you take advantage of the Lord’s invitation to come to Him? Will you go to His office hours for individual tutoring? Or will you do like the vast multitudes that show up at church (like showing up at class), but never bother to take the time to really and truly develop a close, personal relationship with the Teacher?

God wants to pour out His favor on you. He wants to share His secrets with you. Office hours start now. Are you coming?

Jeff Schreve Pastor www.fromhisheart.org jeff@fromhisheart.org

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Parents: Joseph and Kelli McCormick School Activities: Varsity Cheerleader, Student Council, National Honor Society and member of Mu Alpha Theta.

Hobbies: I love cheering, tumbling, fishing and hanging out with my friends.

Plans for College: I plan on attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where I will major in biology.

What made you choose the college you plan to attend: It is a big college but still has the small town feel that I like. It also helps that I will be even closer to my hometown of Wichita, Kansas.

What makes you a good friend: I would have to say that I am very trustworthy and very easy to talk to. Sometimes people I barely know text me and talk to me about their problems. They know I will help them in any way I can, and they do not have to worry about me saying anything to anyone else about it.

What has been the most significant accomplishment in your life, and why: My most significant accomplishment will be a success on May 28, 2011. This is a significant date because I am graduating a year early from highschool. This year has been so hectic trying to fit a junior and senior year into one. It will be a huge relief when I finally get to graduate and walk across that stage!

What is your favorite possession: My favorite possession is, of course, my iPhone. I’m constantly texting and on Facebook. I am also quite addicted to a few games that never allow me to put my phone down!

What person do you most admire: The person I most admire would have to be Pepe Bridges, the best coach, especially in tumbling, that I have ever had. He knew how to push me when I was ready to give up and when I said, “I can’t,” he encouraged me because he knew I could. Even when I broke down and cried for being so hard on myself, Pepe knew just the right things to say to keep me going. I really miss him.

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Who is your favorite musical group: I have so many! I am a country girl at heart, so Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert are just a few of my favorites.

What three words best describe you: I think I can be described as outgoing, trustworthy and honest.

What are your three favorite movies: If I had to narrow it down to three, this would be my list: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Notebook and Finding Nemo.

What is your idea of “fun”: My idea of fun is having my family and closest friends around me, never having a dull moment, and constantly smiling and laughing.

Describe your “Dream Date”: My “dream date” is not really all that “dreamy.” Going fishing and riding four wheelers during the day, and then cleaning up and cooking dinner together sounds perfect to me! www.alt-mag.com

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Get your STAY-cation on at Minton’s Sportsplex this summer! With activities for the kids, spa for mom, sand volleyball for dad, and a nice, cool pool this will be a summer to remember!

“With the price of gas, travel is so expensive for families,” says Public Relations Director Charlotte Hartwell. “You can stay with us for free!” Minton’s is pleased to offer a great deal to start your summer stay-cation off right. If you sign up now, you pay NO MONTHLY FEES until August! You still get all the perks of membership: pool access, use of all workout equipment, and exclusive group workout classes, but you get it for no monthly cost all summer long. Minton’s Sportsplex offers something to make everyone’s summer-funner! They have massage, tanning, Dazzle hair salon, and Pulse Cafe. Hang out by the crystal clear water of the pool and take advantage of pool-side service from the cafe or leave the kids by the pool and get a massage or your hair and nails done.

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While you are here, you should order a delicious smoothie from our new Royale Smoothie Co. bar. “With over 40 smoothie blends to start with from Lite and Fit, Muscle Builder, to Fat Burner we can make you a smoothie the way YOU want it!

For those having fun in the sun and wanting something ice cold and refreshing, you need to try our delicious, new, non-alchoholic frozen fruit drinks in flavors like strawberry, pina colada, mango, coconut and many more to choose from,” says Charlotte. ”They’re great!”

Minton’s Sportsplex is constantly evolving. Improvements are made to best benefit the members and potential members.

“We have expanded the pool area added Tiki huts and brought in more furniture to accommodate the adults,” Mike said. Also new this year is the Pool-Side Grill that is set up to serve some of your summer favorites without ever having to go inside. They offer swim lessons, athletic training, and summer sports camps. Though most activities are member-oriented, you do not have to be a member to take advantage of the Pulse Café, Dazzle Salon, or to book a birthday party, reunion, or

business party.

The faster you sign up, the more FREE you get! Come into Minton’s Sportsplex today and sign up for their SUMMER FOR FREE program!

Minton’s Sportsplex...where they’re improving Texarkana’s health and quality of life one person, one family, one business at a time.

If you have any further questions you can contact Minton’s at 903.838.4697. www.mintonssportsplex.com

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by Jane Bouterse

A 21ST CENTURY MYSTERY “The most constant thing in the world is…change.”

Sociologists have long known the truth of this fact. Another group-doctors, although less verbal but also aware, understand the accuracy of the statement. Whether the changes are caused by age or accident, the human body is constantly revising itself—inside and out. Allergy sufferers of all shapes, sizes, and ages are perhaps more aware than the general population of these physical changes, as they endure their bodies’ daily responses to their environments. The changes are constant. Some victims may experience years of misery because their allergies go undetected or “kick in” at any point along life’s chronological time line. Allergies are subtle, oftentimes hiding behind the masks of other medical problems and appearing unpredictably. Allergies have taught doctors to use not only conventional methods but also explore genetic maps, diets and blood tests in order to identify them—a life changing discovery.

One culprit which lives up to all these characteristics is Gluten.

“Gluten (from Latin Gluten “glue”) is a protein composite that appears in foods processed from wheat and related species, including barley and rye. It gives elasticity to dough, helping it to rise and to keep its shape, and often giving the final product a chewy texture.” Because of its versatility, Gluten is used in many products, including most processed foods, whether liquids, solids, flakes or creams.

Medical problems which may be Gluten-related cover a broad spectrum and may affect both adults and children. Literally, they can occur in any part of the body—from the head’s crown to the foot’s sole. Just a smattering of Gluten’s effects includes:

Phillip Moore, left, was diagnosed with gluten allergies a long history of illness.

head or earaches; eye discomfort and redness, nasal congestion; chest or abdominal pain; heart palpitations; skin rashes; constipation, diarrhea and urinary problems; foot and leg swelling. No area of the body can escape the possibility of pain— neck or shoulders, joints, muscles, hips, knees, low back-- even persistent fevers, nausea and vomiting can occur.

If Gluten intolerances go undiagnosed, thus untreated, they may develop into celiac disease, which can be life threatening. Mayo Clinic Researchers have identified celiac disease as an immune system response to Gluten. “The immune system attacks the villi, hairlike

projections that line the small intestine. Because villi increase the intestine’s surface area, they help the body absorb nutrients.” Imagine the healthy intestine with a surface like a “deep-pile carpet.” The surface of an untreated intestine looks “like a tile floor.”

Although the exact cause of celiac disease is unknown, the disease is four times more common now than 60 years ago and affects about one in every 100 people. Mayo clinic’s researchers suggest that “something has happened in a pervasive fashion from the environmental perspective.”

The increase in celiac disease may well become a major public health issue in the 21st century, as undiagnosed celiac disease can quadruple the risk of death….”

Because of its pervasiveness in today’s world, an awareness of Gluten—its presence and power— changes lives and may prove to be a lifesaver. Just ask Hooks, TX, residents Amanda and Brad Moore.

When their 10 year old son, Phillip, was forced to miss between 15-17 school days because of fever, vomiting and severe stomach cramps, they decided his problem was more than the stomach virus they had been treating. Phillip’s doctor made him an appointment with a pediatric gastroenterologist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.

The search for answers began first with tests for food allergies to wheat. When the results came back, he tested positive for allergies to wheat, milk, corn and soy.

His sensitivity to wheat was especially high.

Phillip was then put on a food elimination diet to determine which of the food groups was contributing the most to his ilnesses.

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wheat products, Phillip’s problems began in earnest; the culprit was identified.

The family then kept the appointment in December 2009 for procedural tests. Phillip’s examination was thorough and included an upper and lower GI along with biopsies of his colon and large and small intestines. The test results shared with the family one month later identified Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Phillip was also much heavier than many of his contemporaries, since at age10 he had only added weight to his baby fat. Phillip has also been on allergy and asthma medications for his entire life.

He began taking allergy shots at the age of 4 to help control his environmental allergies and allergy induced asthma. Thus, doctors compiled their information: asthma and food allergies; overweight for his age and unable to lose the weight and now a medical problem frequently associated with food products—most notably Gluten.

Doctors responded quickly by prescribing a wheat free/Gluten free diet for Phillip. For starters that meant no cookies, cakes, breads, fried foods with batter, pizza or pasta. Any meat he consumed had to be prepared with dry seasoning, and the only vegetables he was allowed for a while were green beans.

“When I was told what Phillip had to do, I cried,” Amanda admits. “I just thought ‘How am I going to make life normal for him?”

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Whole Foods in Little Rock and The Granary in Texarkana rescued Amanda.

Both were sources of Gluten-free food.

Leslie Sorensen, Manager of The Granary, indicated that Gluten-free products have been a part of their inventory ever since their December 2003 opening in Texarkana. Over the years, however, demand for Gluten-free products has increased and their selections have expanded to include baking mixes from kinnikinnick and others for cookies, cakes, pancakes, and biscuits. The store’s inventory now includes a freezer stocked only with Gluten-free breads and shelves of cookies, Tinkyáda pastas, soups, egg replacers, nutrition bars, even pizza crust mix.

Leslie noted many of The Granary’s customers now know they are Gluten intolerant, while some are hoping the Gluten-free food will help their autistic children. She stresses the importance of learning to read the label’s fine print, “Just because the label says ‘wheat free’ that doesn’t mean it’s ‘Gluten-free.’” Gluten can also appear in such unexpected places, “like potato chips. Wheat flour may have been used in the processing plants and filtered into the chips. Read the labels carefully.”

“Even if you don’t need to do Gluten-free,” Leslie adds, “the food is so good, you may choose it anyway.”

With help like that available, Amanda’s tears quickly disappeared. In fact, she laughs now as she remembers her first trip to the grocery store after Phillip’s

diagnosis. “It took me three hours because I read every label. My guideline is: If Phillip can’t eat it. I don’t buy it. Basically we eat the same things we used to eat. I just fix the food differently.” Occasionally, Brad pleads, “If you’ll buy me some chocolate chip cookies, I’ll hide ‘em.”

After going on the Gluten-free diet, Phillip lost 21 pounds in three months.

His clothing size changed; he was wearing smaller clothing in the fifth grade than he wore in the third; he only missed a half day of school and had energy to spare.

Today, Phillip plays first and third bases and pitches for the Bowie County Bulldogs. “He’s even earned his first true stolen base,” his proud mom volunteers.

Phillip observes, “The diet was hard at first, but it pays off at the end. My stomach doesn’t hurt, and I have more energy. It helped my baseball. I can go longer without losing my breath. I feel better, and… I look better, too.

“Sometimes it’s hard to stay on the diet—real hard. Kids eat stuff, and I can’t. I used to stand in the lunch line, now I bring my lunch. The bread is different-- kinda’ weird. Other kids mostly just help. When I go to play at their houses, they are always asking their mom and dad to be sure I’m eating okay.”

Amanda admits that the “stressing out” she experienced at first is totally unnecessary today. She has learned to cook for Phillip and prepares Gluten-free foods-spaghetti, cookies or goodies--for his school functions and special occasions. “When we went to a Super Bowl party this year, we had a whole table with just Gluten-free foods,” she notes. Eating out, especially fast food provides the real challenge, but that has even been mastered by careful choices— McDonald’s grilled chicken patty minus the batter and French fries, for example—and personal requests.

“There are products out there, more now than ever,” Amanda acknowledges. “I can see the difference in Phillip since his diagnosis. Seeing him, I know Brad and I really don’t have to have Oreos at 10 o’clock every night. Phillip’s diet has probably made us more healthy, too.”

Amanda Moore has moved from fearful learner to knowledgeable advocate.

She has learned to read and interpret food labels. Her culinary discoveries have been fun, and her enthusiasm for teaching Phillip how to manage his diet (this will be his lifestyle) has contributed to his informed decision making and determination. In addition, she is able to provide assistance to friends in need of her lessons learned and confident support.

Gluten is a powerful protein and can necessitate changes in lifestyles for all ages and genders.

The changes for Janice Marie Aycock came in her fifties. Jan is an intelligent and hard working Medical Technologist whose job requires her to be on her feet almost all of her long days in the lab. As a result, her osteoarthritis had become much worse since 2009. She

experienced pain in her left hip all the time—sometimes worse than others. To avoid the powerful pills prescribed by the rheumatologist, she developed her daily, day-long regime of 10-12 Ibuprofen tablets.

With her medical knowledge, she knew she could only maintain those doses for a limited time before her increased BUN (Blood, Urea, Nitrogen) Test would be well outside the reference range. The BUN Test reveals important information about how well kidneys are functioning. High numbers outside the reference range signal trouble, so she became concerned about kidney damage.

Jan’s younger daughter, Melissa, is a well-informed personal trainer who is very aware of taking care of her clients’ bodies as well as her own. Much earlier, she had urged her mom to give up Gluten and sugar, but Jan had just not committed to it. Then a friend assured Jan that both Gluten and sugar belonged to the category of inflammatories and could well be contributing to her worsening condition.

Meantime, Jan endured two painful falls: one at Disneyworld, the other in front of the Oaklawn Post Office. Now she was enduring not only pain but also anxiety.

Something had to change.

She made the leap and began to alter her intake of Gluten and sugar. White bread had to go, and artificial sweeteners and honey replaced the tasty white granules in her cooking as well as coffee and tea.

“I have learned when I have a craving for something, I satisfy that craving or it just gets worse,” Jan admits. With all of the sugar and Gluten-free choices available, however, satisfaction no longer presents a problem.

The alterations in her diet seemed minor, but have proved surprisingly effective.

Her dietary changes have made changes in her body over the past few months so that the pain in her hip is virtually gone.

Lots of the time she is pain free all over.

Her Ibuprofen regime has changed to only two pills a day. “I could probably do without those,” Jan observes, “but I’m just a little hesitant. When it gets warmer, I’m going to try getting rid of the two. I’m still surprised.” More good news is that her BUN has returned to the reference value. With the addition of Yoga exercises to her daily routine, she is feeling like a new person, in spite of her years.

Mary Ann Resecker, Financial Secretary at Hardy Memorial Methodist Church, is a cheerleader for Gluten-free.

During her childhood, she experienced severe food sensivities and suffered repeatedly from infections. “My mother didn’t know anything about allergies,” she confesses. “I was just her sick child.”

Finally, Mary Ann embarked on her own journey. She became convinced of the necessity to travel her road of self discovery when her sister asked, “What did you eat?” Why was the food she consumed so important? Mary Ann knew she had to find the answers. Although over the years she

has experienced multiple health problems, she has found that Gluten and sugar have played important roles in much of her pain and repeated infections.

Today, she carefully considers every bite of food she consumes and its consequences. Her lifestyle choices—without Gluten and sugar-- provide her the life she enjoys living.

Oak Creek Furniture, located on Highway 67, offers a wide variety of gluten free foods.

Although years and genders separate Phillip, Jan and Mary Ann, they have some commonalities. First, they all suffered severe allergies in childhood, especially asthma and/or food. Second, all have responded favorably to changing their diets-- especially the elimination of Gluten

and sugar.

Managing Gluten intolerance is also important because it has the same gene as diabetes. Researchers are unsure of the relationship but well aware of this shared genetic structure. Some studies have also connected autisim (on the increase, too) with Gluten intolerance.

The mystery of Gluten intolerance and celiac disease remains. Dr. Joseph Murray, Jr., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic has listed several environmental possibilities. “The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ suggests the modern environment is so clean that the immune system has little to attack and turns on itself. Another potential culprit is the 21st century diet.

Although overall wheat consumption hasn’t increased, the ways wheat is processed and eaten have changed dramatically.” Many of the foods consumed today did not exist 50 years ago; hybridization has also changed the wheat itself.

Until the mystery is solved, individuals must assume some responsibility for gathering information, knowing their bodies and making healthy choices. Careful selection and vigilance are the keys to a healthy Lifestyle—free of Gluten.

The websites of Mayo Clinic contributed to this article. Check the multiple websites about Gluten for additional information.

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Do you remember going to Dairy Queen (DQ) after a great afternoon of swimming and getting your favorite cone, sundae or malt? The joy of the first lick of your chocolate dipped cone of the summer was wonderful and yummy. Today Teresa and Mark Liepman carry on the tradition of supplying these yummy items to our four states area.

Serving 3 million customers per year their favorite treats, the Liepmans own 21 DQ’s in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

The number one selling dessert is the Oreo blizzard and the M&M blizzard is a close second.

Among the main entrees, the Hungerbuster burger is number one and the chicken basket is a close second.

The 350 plus staff of the DQ’s serve a health conscious menu as well. Their grilled chicken sandwich is 300 calories. They also serve a taco salad that is delicious and can help anyone watch their waste line. The fudge bars make the health conscious list as well. In fact, all of their soft service ice cream is only 5% butterfat; the ice cream is 95% fat free. They also provide sugar free items. The newest addition to their healthy menu is smoothies.

Though the menu has changed throughout the years, the Liepman’s have always enjoyed their experience. Mark stated, “It’s hard to be unhappy when eating ice cream.” He enjoys seeing the children enjoy their ice cream or dinner. He stated that DQ is very different from typical fast food restaurants. Fast food restaurants serve 70% of their customers through the drive through window.

DQ serves 50% at the drive through window and 50% in their dining room. DQ provides an atmosphere to bring families together.

Another aspect of the Liepman’s franchise is that their staff “is like family.” The Richmond Road manager is Delores Forte. She has known the Liepman’s since 1980 when they purchased this

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specific DQ. She has been an employee of DQ for 32 years. The children of Forte and the Liepman family grew up together and survived the teenage years at the same time, according to Teresa.

The Liepman’s are looking forward to bringing in their son, Brad Trickey, to manage the family business. He is currently in Houston working for Crew Staffing and manages the food and beverage department at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Their son Jonathan Trickey is a law student who is in Washington D.C. preparing to take the bar.

Daughter Wendy Miller and grandson Cory reside in Northern Arkansas. Teresa and Mark have been married for 23 years and are thrilled they are “different” from each other and thrive on each other’s happiness. Anyone who is around them can tell they are the self-described “good team”

Mark and Teresa with their newest addition, Henri

This good team met when Teresa was selling Nestle chocolates to the hotel chain that Mark worked for in Huntsville, Texas. He told his staff to always let “the chocolate lady” back to see him.

Mark has worked in the DQ franchises since 1976, and owned it since 1996 when he and Teresa purchased their first DQ in Hooks, Texas.

Within the next year the Liepman’s will open the DQ Grill and Chill in New Boston TX on I-30. They are looking forward to this new design of DQ. A visit to www.dairyqueen.com will show you a description of the Grill and Chill as a “flagship concept, offering a total program that includes the full line of our famous DQ treats and a fresh food menu designed to excite and satisfy guests. These restaurants strike the perfect balance between yesterday and today, featuring on-trend food favorites while preserving our legendary DQ treat heritage. The interior décor is warm, welcoming and stylish – easily differentiating your establishment from the typical quick-service restaurant.”

Nationally, the DQ restaurant was created by Sherb Noble in 1942 and opened in Kankakee, IL. Noble was the creator of the soft serve ice cream machine. The artwork in the Liepman’s DQ franchises are of the history of DQ throughout the country and show Noble’s DQ, as well as the first DQ in Hot Springs.

The Liepman’s believe in donating to our local community. They donate to Watersprings Ranch and the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Teresa is also a real estate agent for Remax, and she donates to the CMN on behalf of each family who purchases a home through Remax. Though they donate to these two organizations, they have another cause that is near and dear to their hearts. “Why bypass the ones right in front of you,” states Mark; meaning that they re-invest in their employees. If an employee is in crisis and needs help with vehicle repairs, making ends meet and providing for their families, the Leipman’s are there to help.

For your next hand dipped ice cream cone, fudge bar or malt, go visit the Liepmans at one of their fantastic locations. For a location near you, visit www.diaryqueen.com -- and enjoy a wonderful meal.

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by Arwen McDaniel

When you walk into the Wendy’s on New Boston Road, you immediately notice the busy and happy staff, the open floor plan and the smell of wonderful burgers and fries. Phyllis and Roy Alsup, owners of the Wendy’s franchise in Texarkana, wish for every guest to enjoy their Wendy’s experience.

Through their six stores, the Alsup’s serve 820,800 customers a year! These loyal customers make the number one seller at Wendy’s the square hamburger. Roy states that Dave Thomas created the square hamburger because “he didn’t want to be known for cutting corners.” Thomas’s philosophy of quality, conveyed by this message, is shared by the Alsups’s and is the reason they chose the Wendy’s brand.

This dedication to quality is given to every item; all produce, meat, and desserts are made fresh daily.

In fact, produce is prepared twice daily to ensure that the customer is receiving the best product. A new product created from fresh produce items is the new Berry Almond Chicken Salad. This item was released on May 9, 2011 along with Wild Berry Tea. These new spring delicacies precede the early summer release of a Frosty parfait.

Another new venture at Wendy’s is the breakfast menu. The Alsup’s have four stores that are part of the nationwide test market. Roy states, “By first or second quarter of next year, I believe we will see this program nationwide.” The breakfast menu consists of an Artisan muffin egg sandwich and a Panini toaster sandwich. Both of these items have a choice of bacon or sausage. Roy’s favorite: the biscuits and gravy and, he states, “I have it almost every day!”

For the health conscious, the breakfast menu offers a warmed Good-To-Go Oatmeal Bar that is receiving raves from customers.

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meeting so many great people, both customers and staff alike. It is rewarding to make customers happy and to meet their needs.” The staff is wonderful and some have worked for the Alsup’s for 18 years.

“It is rewarding,” Roy states, “when a previous staff member walks into the store and is now a doctor, a nurse, a probation officer and thanks you for giving them the foundation for their career. It gets to me,” he states.

Through their own career, Phyllis and Roy have been blessed and are able to give back to their community in ways other than career building.

They are active in local youth sports associated with schools and leagues. They also are involved in the Special Olympics. Annually, Phyllis ensures that the Junior League of Texarkana receives a donation of baked potatoes for the Mistletoe Fair. The Alsup’s truly believe that giving to their customers, staff, and community projects has helped make them successful.

Giving back to the community comes from the top.

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is making a difference for thousands of children—one child at a time. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption awards grants to public and private adoption agencies to hire adoption professionals who implement proactive, child-focused recruitment programs targeted exclusively on moving America’s longestwaiting children from foster care into adoptive families. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids has 122 recruiters working for children throughout the U.S. and Canada. The program has helped more than 2,000 children get adopted by their forever families.

If you would like to help, spend Father’s Day with dad at Wendy’s and help raise money for this great cause. For the past three years, Wendy’s has made it Father’s Day Frosty Weekend tradition to donate 50 cents from each Frosty sale to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. While at Wendy’s, you can also buy a Frosty Pinup for $1 to be hung on the wall – 100% of the proceeds will benefit the

Dave Thomas Foundation. Involve your child in this noble cause by creating a fun and FREE Father’s Day eCard on FrostyCard.com. Wendy’s will donate 25 cents to the Dave Thomas Foundation for every card sent. You can add fun backgrounds like a golf course or fishing pond while attaching coupons for “taking out the trash” or “clean my room.” You have the choice of emailing or printing out the card. Take your dad out for a frosty on Father’s Day and help another child find a family of their own! Plus, you will get a cool, refreshing, and affordable treat!

The Alsup’s believe that their success includes all the wonderful family members, friends and partners that they have worked with throughout the years.

Their family members have flipped burgers, moved chairs, and power washed beside the Alsup’s.

Their friends, Donna and Chalres Watson, gave them the opportunity to purchase the franchise that the Alsup’s currently own in 1993 and have been supporters since. Their business partners Daphne and Mike Cox, Mark Townsend, Evelyn Anders, Susan and Ken Cox have been instrumental in the success of the Texarkana Wendy’s franchise.

The Alsup’s have two sons; Aaron Alsup, 20, and Alex Alsup, 15, both of Texarkana. Aaron attends Texarkana College and works as a day care instructor at Minton’s Sportsplex. Alex is a sophomore at Pleasant Grove high school and enjoys basketball and baseball. Both boys help at Wendy’s when they can. Aaron has helped with the maintenance many times and at the ripe old age of eight Alex worked the drive thru window on ‘take your child to work day’. Oma Heflin, Phyllis’s mom, has also been a huge support, along with Wanda Heflin who is a very special friend to the family.

For a wonderful dining experience with the Alsup’s please visit Wendy’s on State Line, New Boston Rd., or Richmond Rd. in Texarkana or Mena, AR, Atlanta, TX, Hope, AR.

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Summer is the perfect time to have people over and show off your grilling skills! Dont be afraid to put raw vegetables, shrimp, or tortillas on the grill!

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Mango Mojito 3 to 4 mangos 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 sprigs fresh mint (4 to 5 leaves per sprig) 1 cup rum 1. Heat water, sugar and one sprig mint in sauce pan over low heat. Warm just until sugar melts.

Do not boil!

2. Peal and seed mangos and place fruit in blender. Pour sugar water and rum into blender.

Blend until mixture is smooth.

3. Serve over ice in chilled glass. Garnish with leaf from second sprig of mint. Enjoy!

Sour Cream Guacomole 4 small or 3 large avocados ¾ cup sour cream 1 lemon (for juice) ¼ cup diced onion ¼ cup picante sauce salt & pepper to taste 1. Peel and seed avocados and put them in a medium size mixing bowl. Squeeze juice of one lemon over the avocados. Add sour cream, diced onion, picante sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap, laying plastic wrap in bowl on mixture. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. www.alt-mag.com

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Pineapple Mango Salsa 2 Tomatoes 1 Pineapple 3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped 2 Mango 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Red onion 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1. Chop tomatoes, pineapple, and onion to a small chop.

2. Add cilantro, lime juice and garlic and mix until well combined and refrigerate for a few hours.

Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad 4 Corn ears 4 Tbsp canola oil Salt and pepper 2 cans black beans, drained 1 Red onion, chopped ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled 2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped 1. Put the corn in a bowl and add the oil, salt and pepper and use your hands to turn over and coat evenly.

2. Grill corn until bright yellow and cook until done, be careful not to burn the corn.

3. Cut the corn off the cob and add the drained black beans, chopped onion and queso fresco and cilantro. Mix well and serve.

Cod Tacos with Sweet Coleslaw Yields 6 tacos

Tacos

6 Fresh Cod fillets Salt & Pepper Tortillas 1. Salt and pepper both sides of the cod and place on the hottest part of the grill, Let cook for 3 minutes on each side. Have a fork handy, when the middle of the fish flakes apart with a fork its done. Serve with a warm tortilla and top with coleslaw.

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Coleslaw

½ Head Red Cabbage ½ Head Green Cabbage 1 Cup Mayo 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tbsp lime juice 3 Tbsp Orange juice Salt and pepper- to taste 1. Chop both heads of cabbage to ¼ inch thick.

Keep the grill shut when you are not putting food on, taking food off, or checking your food. That will keep the heat at a steady rise.

Make sure to use a thermometer when checking the doneness of your food.

2. Combine mayo, evoo, lime juice, orange juice and salt and pepper.

3. Add dressing to cabbage, mix well and store in fridge until time to serve.

Pina Colada Key Lime Pie Pops Yields 10

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Pina Colada mix 3 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tbsp Heavy Cream 2 cups Sweetened coconut flakes, toasted 6 Graham Crackers Ice Cream Molds 1. Place condensed milk, cream cheese, lime juice and vanilla and pina colada mix in the bowl of a electric mixture. Whip on medium speed for 10 minutes.

2. Pour into ice cream molds, fill ¾ full. Place in freezer, let set for 45 minutes then put popsicle sticks in the frozen pie until it reaches the middle of the pop. Let set up over night.

3. Once completely frozen, dip the molds in warm water to release the frozen pops. Once all removed put on a sheet tray lined with wax paper and freeze in freezer for 30 more minutes.

4. In a food processor blend together the coconut flakes and graham crackers to a fine chop and put in a pie pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler, and when almost melted add heavy cream and stir until completely melted, be careful not to burn chocolate or over cook it. Once smooth, remove from double boiler and set aside.

Dip frozen pops in melted chocolate then into the mixture of coconut flakes and graham crackers.

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Delight your guests even further by taking your time on a creative table that matches the mood of your meal!

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For the food, we used a few long tables put together. Varying heights on tables always looks more interesting, so we used different things to accomplish that: tiered trays, stacked vintage soda crates, etc. All things we already had. If you don’t have anything you’d like people to see, but want some height, you can always stick a box under coordinating fabric, and that works just as well. You’ll also notice that, although we did most of the food ourselves, we invited anyone that wanted to contribute to bring something. It may not be in a matching dish, but we sure enjoy eating it!

Miranda loves crafty projects, so she came up with the idea to ad to our chair ties. All we did for the basic chair ties is cut about 6-8 inch runners of burlap and tied them to the chair, stapling the corners to make them fit tighter. Then, before hand, Miranda painted designs on different sized wooden stars and we tied those to the chair ties, along with other garland and raffia. To save time and money, you can do the tie ons on every other chair, and it actually looks a little less overwhelming, which is always better!

Honestly, though, it was still really hot! So, always warn your guests if you will be mostly outside so they can dress accordingly, (hot or cold.)

Party Girls...

My name is Jaclyn Gooding, and In my family, we love any excuse to throw a party!

My sister, Miranda, and I are the chosen party gurus and love it! We typically out-do ourselves on Halloween, (can’t wait to share our 2010 party with you in October!!!) but last Fourth of July, we decided to gather together and celebrate in honor of our country with our closest family and friends.

Our Party Theme...

Like we always say, it’s important to set a goal for the feel of the party in the very beginning. For this party, we wanted a very old school, laid back, Southern feel. We love doing things outside, and since it was Texas in July, we set up a large tent and put out port-a-coolers (large, water cooled fans) to keep our guests as cool as possible.

How We Did It...

We used a lot of baskets and buckets, most of which we already had, and accented them with coordinating bandana fabrics. We got these just a few days before the party because, typically, if you wait until close to the holiday, craft/hobby stores put these type of things on sale and you can get them for a steal!

In our opinion, party favors don’t get better than food-to-go! Always our favorite, the ladies at Pop Pop Shoppe put together mini bags of popcorn with coordinating red, white and blue ribbons for us. These were great for summer because they weren’t too heavy and wouldn’t melt like chocolate or other treats.

I already had the picnic basket we placed them in, which worked perfectly!

It doesn’t get more classic and Southern than mason jars! We already had these from a wedding, but if you like the look and don’t have the jars already, you can either ask around, because you’re likely to know someone who has some already, or you can buy them at most grocery stores or

We are big fans of chiavari chairs. They are the most beautiful chair choice in event designing, in our opinion, but, they are also the most expensive, and, when you’re doing a laid back, outside event, those don’t really fit with the theme. We saved on rentals by getting cheaper white plastic folding chairs, about $1 each, and spending time on fun chair ties that didn’t cost much.

Don’t forget we are in the South! If you’re hosting an outside party, citronella candles are your friends. Light them early to avoid uninvited “guests!”

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hardware-type stores for a fairly low cost.

(Depending on where/how you find them, they are somewhere around $1 or less a piece.)

Not a florist and don’t want to spend a lot on flowers? No problem! We had several different blue vases and bottles we saved over time. All Miranda did was purchase a few red and white flowers at a grocery store and loosely arranged them in the different bottles and vases. Some of the smaller necked bottles only even had one flower, and they worked perfectly as accent pieces. You could even use your own flowers if you’ve got pretty, fresh ones!

For the centerpieces, we killed two birds with one stone. I found these buckets at a dollar store and started working on these about a week before the party. After filling the buckets with sand, I added miscellaneous fireworks as well as a few decorative picks and windmills and just stuck them all in the buckets. Perfect way to easily access the fireworks, and a great centerpieces!

In addition, we used left over mason jars to accent the buckets. All we did is wrap red and natural raffia around them and throw a tea light in them.

For table toppers, we normally like to use some sort of fabric table cloths, but we wanted a classic looking pattern and weren’t happy with anything we found already made, (look-wise or price-wise!) so we picked out fabric and made a runner ourselves (well, my mother-in-law made it, thanks Ann!) Under the runner, we used a disposable table cloth that went with the colors.

At nearly every gathering we have, the horseshoes come out! This is a game nearly everyone can play and loves, and they’re cheap and last forever! You can pick up a set for $20-$30. Well worth it! You just need 4050 linear feet of space to play.

We are firm believers in disposable plates and utensils, even cups occasionally. When hosting a lot of people, the cleanup is going to be a good amount, so we save time and energy by doing this, but if you want to dress it up a little, it’s easy! I bundled the fork, knife and spoon in a paper napkin and tied it together with festive ribbon and raffia. Then, I threw them all in a basket and we were good to go! I did this a few days ahead of time, too, which is always helpful.

We love having a “signature drink” at parties.

This was just your classic pink lemonade, but drinks always look better in pretty dispensers!

Miranda bought this lemonade pre-made, but if you’re looking to save, buy the mix from the grocery store. Restaurants are proud of their lemonade and the prices show it! Also, we turned a clear bottle into an accent piece

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by filling it with sand and sticking a flag in it.

I put identical bottles with flags at the front door, as well.

Miranda’s childhood touch! If you’ve got children coming (or children at heart!) sidewalk chalk is a classic, fun source of entertainment.

Of course, you have to end the night with fireworks! Just make sure you know the laws for fireworks where you live and that you’re courteous of your neighbors! Easy access to a hose is always suggested, just in case!

We wish you a fun and safe Fourth! Happy planning!

Start early!

1. Food table in tent.

2. Homemade chair-ties.

3. Pop-Pop-Shoppe Party Favors.

4. Mason Jars for beverages.

5. Dining table centerpieces.

6. Red and blue horseshoe game.

7. Hand-tied napkins and utensils.

8. Strawberry lemonade in dispensers.

9. “Celebrate” sidewalk chalk art.

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Our Menu...

dish. A pie plate works great. Sprinkle half of parmesan cheese and half of mozzarella on top of cream cheese mixture. Pour jar of spaghetti/pizza sauce on top of cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Serve with chunks of Italian bread, toasted crostini, pita or bagel chips.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, topped with coleslaw Charlie’s Baked Beans Shawn’s Pizza Dip

Debbie’s Guacamole:

Cheese, Summer Sausage and Crackers Cream Cheese with Jalapeno Jelly (Julie’s Deli or Oak Creek always have yummy jelly!)

Debbie’s Guacamole Jaclyn’s Cucumber Salad Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers (from our garden!)

We lit up the night with sparklers and other fireworks!

Shawn’s Pizza Dip:

One block cream cheese softened One jar spaghetti or pizza sauce One cup grated parmesan cheese Charlie’s Baked Beans: One - Two cups grated mozzarella or mixed Italian cheese Mix together one large can of pork and Italian spices of your choice beans, chopped onion, sweet pickle relish, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise and ketchup. Chunked Italian bread, toasted crostini, pita chips or bagel chips All according to taste and texture. Always

better if made ahead of time and allowed to Mix cream cheese and spices together sit in the fridge overnight! and spread them in the bottom of a glass

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5 large avocados (make sure they are ripe!)

1/4 Cup Salsa 1 tsp. Garlic Juice of one lime Green Onions

Basically, everything is to taste! Mash your avacados until they are slightly lumpy. Add salsa, garlic, lime juice. Cut up one bunch of green onions (I love onions) and fold into mixture. Add additional seasonings to taste!

That’s it!

Jaclyn’s Cucumber Salad: Slice up fresh cucumbers, throw in bowl and marinate with zesty italian dressing. (I usually use at least half a bottle.) Chill for at least four hours, or overnight. I also had fresh grape tomatoes and peppers, so I cut up a few of those and threw them in there. It’s surprisingly tasty, and very summer-y!

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Ark-La-Tex Resource

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Air and Heating Central Air 450 S. Kings Highway Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.1212

Auto Repair Gary’s Body Shop 2306 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.793.3631

Kraus Heating and Air 200 Industrial Blvd.

Nash, TX 903.831.3912

Banks Guaranty Bond Bank 2202 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.792.8600

Alterations Bea’s Alterations 2917 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, TX 903-792-2955

Texar Federal Credit Union Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.223.5626

Apartments Legacy at Pleasant Grove 5911 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 888.763.2676

Cakes Coldstone Creamery 4228 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.2653

Richmond Oaks Apartments 2815 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.6150

Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354

Summerhill Woods Apartments 4501 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.793.7888 Westwood Apartments 101 Redwater Rd. Wake Village, TX 903.832.8446 Attire Abby Gayle’s 4012 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0088 Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056

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Reception Arts Becky Risinger Ashdown, AR 870.898.5273 Caterers Chappo’s Italian Restaurant 1617 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 75501 903.791.1726 Culinary Creations Pam Elliott 903.831.4674 Fuzzy’s Tacos 4809 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.791.8226

Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354

Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056

La Fogata 3401 Genoa Road Texarkana, Ar 870.773.1879

Cosmetic Surgery Carmony Oral, Facial and Dental Center 5305 Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 903.791.8405

Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Timothy’s 4115 N. Kings Highway Texarkana, TX 903.831.5999 Wendy’s 4201 Stateline Avenue Texarkana, TX 2902 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 3737 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 1615 N. Hervey Hope, AR 124 N. Loop Highway 59 Atlanta, TX Wingstop 2700 Richmond Road, Suite 14A1 Texarkana, TX 903.255.0090 4501 N. State Line, No. 106 Texarkana, TX 903.792.9464 www.wingstop.com Clothing Abby Gayle’s 4012 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0088

Dry Cleaning Holiday Cleaners Locations throughout Texarkana Area 870.773.4072 Event Locations Garrison Gardens Texarkana, AR 71854 870.773.0275 www.garrisongardens.net The Pavillion at Elk Meadow 8 Miles West of New Boston on I-30 382 PR 42042 DeKalb, TX 75559 903.319.5130 Prissy Chrissy Ranch 915 FM 2148 South Texarkana, TX 75501 903.838.6121 www.prissychrissy.com Regional Arts Center Cabe Hall 321 W. 4th Street Texarkana, TX 75501 903.792.8681 www.trahc.org Financial Planner Dustin Stringer Stringer Wealth Management 210 N. Stateline, Suite 204A Texarkana, AR 870.216.0089

Fitness Centers Anytime Fitness Richmond Road 3415 Richmond Road.

Texarkana, TX 75503 903.794.5348 Minton’s Sportsplex 5610 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.838.4697 Flooring G&A Carpet 1019 N. Kings Highway Nash, TX 903.832.0553 Lighthouse Flooring 6223 Mall Dr. Nash, TX 903.793.2047 Florists H&N Floral 7801 N. State Line 5708 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.1417 903.832.2000 Queen City Floral Highway 59 North Queen City, TX 903.796.2891 Ruth’s Flowers 3501 Texas Bllvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.793.6711 www.ruthsflowers.net Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700 Furniture Oak Creek Furniture 8024 West 7th St. Texarkana, TX 903.832.0793 Gifts Dot’s Ace Hardware 3411 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.0059 H&N Floral 7801 N. State Line 5708 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.1417 903.832.2000 Lane’s Gifts & Collectibles 720 Realtor Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.773.2123 Mixing Bowl 4014 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.794.4014 Queen City Floral Highway 59 North Queen City, TX 903.796.2891

Table Manners 3205 Kennedy Lane Texarkana, TX 903.838.3538

Courtyard by Marriott 5001 North Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 903.334.7400

Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 4209 Mall Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.1000

Guns and Ammunition P&J Guns Jeff and Pam Cliften 248 E. New Boston Rd. Nash, TX 75569 903.293.4867

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 4545 Cowhorn Creek Road Texarkana, TX 903.223.0008

Hair Care Headmasters Hair Salon 3703 Mall Drive Texarkana, TX 903.832.6261 Style Studio Lisa Harris 3201 Kennedy Lane Texarkana, TX 903.223.1719 Home Designs/Remodeling Live Oak Construction PO Box 1325 Nash, TX 903.280.8813 Shannon-Lee, LLC Texarkana, TX 75501 903.908.1044 Taylored Home Solutions 2840 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.278.2353

TownePlace Suites by Marriott 5020 North Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 903.334.8800 Insurance Brian Purtle Allstate Insurance 3301 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.5881 Elite Insurance Tammy McDowell 1705 N. Kings Highway Nash, TX 903.794.0000 Farm Bureau Insurance 4140 McKnight Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.8707

Greg Cockerell State Farm Insurance 4807 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 75503 903.793.7502 Kelli Ashbrook State Farm Insurance 3410 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 75503 903.223.8100 www.kelliashbrook.com Kristi Smith State Farm Insurance 418 Walton Drive Texarkana, TX 903.223.3276 Ron Morrow State Farm Insurance 3306 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503 903.832.5505 www.ronmorrowagency.com Jewelers Alexander’s Jewelers 3701 Mall Drive Texarkana, TX 903.832.3557 Blue Isle Expressions 3402 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.791.9992 Micah’s Jewelers 2812 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.735.2336

Hospice Dierksen Hospice 6500 N. Summerhill Road, Suite 2B Texarkana, TX 903.793.6350 Hospitals Christus St. Michael Health System 2600 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.614.1000 Health South Rehabilitation 515 West 12th St. Texarkana, TX 903.793.0088 Wadley Hospital 1000 Pine St. Texarkana, TX 903.798.8000 Hotels Best Western Texarkana Inn & Suites 5219 Crossroads Parkway Texarkana, AR 870.774.1534 Clarion Lacross Hotel 5100 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.774.3521 www.lacrosse-hotel.com

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Make-up Gayle’s 4059 Summerhill Square Texarkana, TX 903.792.0056

Medical Equipment Respiratory Solutions 3101 Kennedy Lane, Suite 1000 Texarkana, TX 75503 903.793.2110

Physicians Express Care 5483 Summerhill Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.223.5931

Salon Visage Esthetique Mary Ann Robbins 4506 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.4007

Pet Groomer Bows & Tows 254 E. New Boston Rd. Nash, TX 75570 903.223.3647

Sanctuary Kimberly Parham, M.D. 3502 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.334.8661

Photographer Image Forward Photography 200 Heather Dr. Texarkana, TX 75501 903.334.9605 www.imageforwardtxk.com

Ly Gaylor, M.D. Dermatologist Collom & Carney Clinic 5002 Cowhorn Creek Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.614.3006 Jon Northam, M.D. 6 Woodmont Crossing Texarkana, TX 903.791.1044

Trevor Swanson, D.C. Advanced Spine, Sports & Rehab 4206 Richmond Place Texarkana, TX 903.792.2060 806 West Main St. Atlanta, TX 903.796.2060 Mark Wren, M.D. Physiatrist 3510 Richmond Road, Suite 400 Texarkana, TX 75503 903.831.6275 Vision Source 4401 Morris Lane Texarkana, TX 903.838.9063 Plumbing Central Air/Roto Rooter 450 S. Kings Highway Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.1212 Real Estate Connie Walker Coldwell Banker United 3001 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.277.0100 903.832.2486 Impact Realty Bill and Tracy Spradlin 1200 N. Kings Hwy., Suite 104 Nash, TX 903.748.3186 903.748.2477 Teresa Liepman Remax 5120 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503 903.276.9464 Refreshments Bolls Distributing 700 E. Broad St. Texarkana, AR 870.774.9283 The Villa Liquor Store 5108 N. Stateline Texarkana, AR 870.772.2100 903.277.1239 razorbackbilly@cableone.net Rentals Big Event / Atlas Game Room 2837 New Boston Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.334.7444 Bounce-A-Lot 903.276.2961 www.bounce-a-lot.org Dot’s Rentals 814 N. Robison Road Texarkana, TX 75501 903.792.7011 3413 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.838.0551

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Lone Star Amusements 903.949.5802 Twisted Vines 406 N. Stateline Avenue Texarkana, AR 870-772-2700 Restaurants Amigo Juan Mexican Cafe 2004 Hampton Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.2300 4301 Morris Lane Texarkana, TX 903.334.6971 1200 N. Hervey Hope, AR 870.777.0006 611 Loop 59 Atlanta, TX 903.796.2400 Big Jake’s BBQ 2610 New Boston Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.793.1169 1521 Arkansas Blvd.

Texarkana, AR 870.774.0099 603 W. Commerce Hope, AR 870.777.1000 170 N. Constitution Ashdown, AR 870.898.2227 Chappo’s Italian Restaurant 5602 Richmond Rd., Suite 101 Texarkana, TX 75501 903.791.1726 Coldstone Creamery 4228 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 903.838.2653 Daddy Dougaloo’s 905 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.791.0172 Dairy Queen Locations throughout Ark-La-Tex Fuzzy’s Tacos 4809 Texas Blvd.

Texarkana, TX 903.791.8226 Golden Corral 3809 Sowell Lane Texarkana, TX 903.334.8399 Ironwood Grill 4312 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 903.223.4644 Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Los Agaves 5100 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, AR 870.773.2300

Pop’s Place Highway 67 Texarkana, AR 870.773.4887 Shorty’s Donuts 2729 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 75501 903.832.6686 Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Sonic Locations throughout Ark-La-Tex Tasty Donuts 1443 N. Kings Highway Nash, TX 903.838.0422 Wendy’s 4201 Stateline Avenue Texarkana, TX 2902 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 3737 New Boston Road Texarkana, TX 1615 N. Hervey Hope, AR 124 N. Loop Highway 59 Atlanta, TX

Travel Vickie’s Tours PO Box 682 Hooks, TX 903.547.3030 Wedding Attire Bridal Castle 3209 Kennedy Lane Texarkana, TX 903.838.3886 Reed’s Bridal and Formal 2501 N. Stateline Texarkana, TX 903.793.7333 Wedding Coordinators Abracadabra Wedding and Event Planning Debra Mason, Event Coordinator 903.748.4838 damason@cableone.net Wedding Favors Pop Pop Shoppe 2011 Mall Drive, Suite B Texarkana, TX 903.793.0209 Wedding Officiant Jeff Taylor 903.733.6347 pgccminister@yahoo.com

Wedding Planners Abracadabra Wedding and Event Planning Debra Mason, Event Coordinator 903.748.4838 damason@cableone.net Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Locations Julie’s Deli 4055 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.3354 Smokey Joe’s BBQ 300 W. New Boston Road Nash, TX 903.223.8227 Weight Loss All About You Diana Gregory/Lori Campbell 4100 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.7775 Richmond Nutrition 3316 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 903.832.0437

Wingstop 2700 Richmond Road, Suite 14A1 Texarkana, TX 903.255.0090 4501 N. State Line, No. 106 Texarkana, TX 903.792.9464 Retirement/Assisted Living Home Cornerstone Retirement Community 4100 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 903.832.5515 Spas/Salons All About You Diana Gregory/Lori Campbell 4100 Summerhill Sq. Texarkana, TX 903.792.7775 Salon Visage Esthetique Mary Ann Robbins 4506 Summerhill Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.794.4007 Sanctuary Kimberly Parham, M.D. 3502 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903.334.8661 Sporting Goods Baits and Blades 3302 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 903.832.4545

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The purpose of Delta Mu Delta is to promote higher scholarship in business education and to recognize and reward scholastic achievement of business students. Only the top 20% of business students are eligible for membership in Delta Mu Delta.

Left to Right: Connie Griffin, Elizabeth Wicker, Stacy Frachiseur, Darrell Williams, Heather O’Donnell, Mark Salisbury, Kathleen Brodie, Larry Davis, Dean of the College of Business, Amber Sullivan, Katherine Brown, Ashley Parker, Bobby Stearns, Kasey Hagar, Venetia Williams, and Destiny Rogers.

Not pictured: Stephen Clark, Andrea Clemons, Brett Fritts, Greg Meagher, Lindsay Pich, Mary Pritchard, Kimberly Willard

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Relay for life Appreciation Dinner

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Financial Focus...

Submitted by Dustin Stringer Stringer Wealth Management LPL Financial

Pursue Tax-Advantaged Income with Municipal Bonds

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will decline as interest rate rise.

If you’d like help determining whether you might benefit from an investment in a municipal bond or bond fund, be sure to consult a qualified financial professional.

Are Munis Right for You?

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing.

The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. You can obtain a prospectus from your financial representative. Read carefully before investing.

hen it comes to bond yields, sometimes less is more. While municipal bonds, or “munis,� usually have a stated yield several percentage points below those on comparable corporate or government bonds, the interest paid on municipal issues is generally exempt from federal and, in some cases, state and local taxes. For that reason, a municipal bond may actually provide a similar or higher yield than those other options after taxes are taken into account.*

You can easily compare the yield on a municipal bond with a taxable investment to help determine whether tax-exempt investing might benefit you. For example, if your income tax rate is 25%, a $1,000 municipal bond yielding 6% may actually be a better investment than a taxable bond yielding 7.9%. Why? While the taxable bond will provide $79 in interest per year, federal taxes will leave you with $59.25. The municipal bond, on the other hand, may pay $60 a year free of taxes.

To determine whether you might come out ahead with a municipal bond, use this formula to calculate its taxable-equivalent yield: Municipal bond fund yield / (1 - your marginal tax rate) = taxableequivalent yield For example: 6.0% / (1 - .25) = 8.0%. In this instance, if you are in the 25% federal tax bracket, a taxable investment needs to yield 8.0% to equal the lower, but tax-exempt, return offered by a municipal bond that currently yields 6%.

How Should You Invest in Munis?

In addition to the thousands of municipal bond issues that are outstanding at any one time, professionally managed funds offer you additional alternatives for investing in munis. Municipal bond funds generally invest in a diversified mix of high-quality bonds whose interest income may be exempt from federal and state taxes. In addition, with initial investment requirements that are generally lower that those for individual municipal bonds, funds that invest in them may make it easier for more investors to participate in the muni market.

Note that investments in Municipal bonds are subject availability and change in price.

Market and interest rate risks exist if sold prior to maturity. Bond values

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*Income from some municipal bonds may be taxable under alternative minimum tax rules. Capital gains are taxable.

This article was written by LPL Financial for use by your local LPL Financial Advisor.

Stringer Wealth Management and LPL Financial, its employees and Financial Advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.

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Fish Tales

by Mike Brower

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his time of year there seems to be a tournament every weekend somewhere -- Millwood, Patman, and Lake Whatchamacallit. It makes no difference if you are fishing a tour tournament or a local derby, as a fisherman you need to make a big decision: “Do I go for a big fish early or try to catch a limit first?” For each angler and for each tournament the answer is different.

Some prefer the former and some the latter. Well, statistics may help you decide.

that means after others have stopped (less competition).

More light produces shadows which can hide a predator and still allow them to see prey very well. I’m sure there are other reasons but these are the ones that mean the most to me. When the sun is high and its hot or cold, we need to target thicker cover, shady side of objects and the edges of moss with the confidence that it’s the best time to catch a big bass.

Dock Talk

DON’T LISTEN TO IT! Dock talk is when everybody, even a friend, tells you, or others, what they think right before a tournament. This will be the kiss of death for I read an article the other day on Bass Parade that dealt your tournament day. Dock talk will get into your head with the time of day big fish are generally caught. It was and cause you to waste valuable time on what could not too surprising that most big fish are caught in the be a wild goose chase. We all know that if you can get 10 am – 2 pm timeframe. That makes sense because someone to change their game plan, they can be taken big fish tend to be loners -- the reason they got big is out of play and be less of a competitor for you. When because they don’t follow the same rules as smaller fish. you get around dock talk, just walk away FAST! Stay with YOUR game plan because you can’t catch other Big bass feed at the most opportune times for them and people’s fish.

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Cigars, Tini’s & Tunes

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Relay for Life

The final result, as of may 15th, of funds raised through may 7th is.... $85,855.54!

Way to go texarkana!!!

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15. Shane Youngblood tasting and writing down his thoughts on smell, texture and taste of each Rib. 16. Jim Weaver exclaims: “Oh That is Good!”

17. Randy Crabbe and Suzanne Bullard 18. Jimmy “Smitty” Smith, Ann Nicholas and Suzanne Bullard 19. Debbie Autrey, Michelle Shoptaw, Judge Wren Autrey and Ann Nicholas 20. Robbi and Chris Bevington 21. Evelyn and Jimmy “Smitty” Smith 22. Dana Rowan, Terilyn Rice, James Rochelle, Polly Brooks and Michelle Miller 23. Randy Crabbe, Autumn and Jason Nottingham 24. Chicken and Dragon mascot 25. - 27. Misc. photos from car show

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The Texarkana Humane Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to re-homing orphaned animals, promoting the human-animal bond, preventing animal cruelty, educating children and adults about responsible pet ownership and preventing pet overpopulation.

Volunteers are desperately needed! We need help at our adoption events, if you have extra room we need more foster homes, and we also do fundraising events and need lots of help for those too! If you would like to get involved, please call Sherrie at 903.838.6334 or e-mail her at catgirl56@msn.com.

In an effort to reduce overpopulation and the unwanted pet population, the Texarkana Humane Society sponsors a low-cost spay/ neuter program. The reduced cost spay/ neuter certificates are available to anyone in the community.

Volunteers who agree to provide a foster home for our strays are provided with medical care for the animals. The Humane Society pays for all immunizations and spays or neuters the animal.

friends appreciate you and your donations are tax deductible! (The Humane Society is all volunteers and all money goes towards the animals.)

We’ve got a full house! Please come visit us!

You might find the addition your family has been looking for!

For more information, contact Sherrie Thompson, President, at 903.838.6334, or got to www.texarkanahumanesociety.com. We’re also on Facebook!

Our goal is to place these animals in permanent homes with responsible, loving pet owners.

Do you have an animal that needs a new home? Please don’t neglect it! If you live within the Texas city limits, call Animal Control and they will come pick up for free; Arkansas city limits, call or drop off are free! Or, call us and let us help you find a foster home. We will list your animal on our Facebook page at no charge. Let us help!

All of our services are provided through private donations from our community. Donations are accepted and needed! Our animal

Texarkana Humane Society

Come visit us at PetSmart on the fourth Saturday of every month!

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1. Sister is an 9 mo. old Lab mix. She is going to be a big girl. She loves to run and play, is very energetic, loves sticks and other dogs. She is house-trained, but mostly stays outside. She is a big love, however, she does not get along well with cats or chickens. If interested, call Lee Ann at (903) 244-4847.

2. This is Jonesey. He is neutered, hw negative, current on shots and weighs only 15 pounds. We are working on his potty training and he seems to do really well. He gets along well with other dogs, walks good on a leash and rides in a car. If you are interested in this handsome fella call Sherrie (903) 838-6334.

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Dusti is a 1 yr old Dauch-Pug mix. She is current on vaccinations, spayed, and is on heartworm and flea prevention. Dusti weighs 13 pounds. She loves kids and gets

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along well with other dogs. We are working on her housetraining. More info: Sherrie- (903) 838-6334.

4. This is Blue Girl. She is a beautiful 2 year old Blue Tick Hound Cattahoula mix. She has been spayed, current on shots and is heartworm negative. This pretty lady is very well mannered and minds well. She is waiting for that forever home. For more info please call Amber at (870) 653-6983.

5. Thelma is a spayed terrier/hound mix around 6 months old. She is current on shots and negative for heartworms.

She is a gentle and loving girl, good with children and other dogs and ready for a caring home. Contact Amber at (870) 653-6983 or amberli4@yahoo.com.

6. Jackson was a bottle fed pup. He is a 3 year old black and tan hound mix. His first adopted home family became ill and couldn’t keep him. He was then a companion to an

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elderly lady who had to move to a retirement home. We hope that third time is the charm. He is house-trained, walks on a leash and loves to ride in a car. He is a great watch dog.

His weight is around 50 pounds. For more information call Crickett at (903) 832-2321 7. Sabrina is a beautiful golden retriever mix. She was found running loose at the park with a dog chain embedded into her neck. A good samaritan heard about her story and wanted to pay for the collar to be removed and for her to be spayed and find a rescue for her to go into. The humane society took her into foster care and she has been a wonderful addition. She is a very sweet and loving girl and after all the neglect she apparently went through she is very loving. If you would be interested in giving this beautiful dog a forever home call Sherrie at (903) 838-6334.

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1. Toggles is a female domestic short hair cat.

2. Jasmin is a female Domestic Short Hair and she’s about 6 months old.

3. Lover Boy is a male Grey Tabby Domestic Short Hair. He’s about 1 year old.

4. Minnie is a female Grey Tabby and White Domestic Short Hair. She’s about 6 months old.

The mission of the Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, Arkansas is to be a technologically advanced, self sustaining, human and animal friendly facility that specializes in personal customer service from a team of knowledgeable, caring individuals who endeavor to achieve rapid placement of all adoptable animals.

We are always in need of caring, capable volunteers to assist in with duties at the center, adoption events, fund-raising activities and more.

Your tax-deductible donation will help care for and assist in the adoption of loving animals to good homes!

The Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, Arkansas is located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, AR, 71854. For more information, call Donna Yeldell at 870. 773.6388, or visit www. animalcareadoptioncenter.org.

We’re also on Facebook!

Please note, all dogs adopted from this shelter MUST be spayed or neutered. Spays cost $89-$104, neuters are $76-$92 depending on the weight of the dog.

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5. Bella is a female Dachshund mix. She is 9 months old and weighs about 10 lbs.

6. Socks is a nuetered male Beagle/Hound mix. He is 5 years old and weighs about 35 lbs.

7. Goldie Locks is spayed female Hound mix. She’s about 1.5 years old and weighs about 30 lbs.

8. Shadow is a female Siberian Husky/Lab mix. She’s about 1.5 years old and weighs 30 lbs.

9. Amelia is a 2-year-old female Hound/Rottweiler mix, weighing about 50lbs. Amelia has been at our shelter for over a year. She is the sweetest dog and really deserves a good home where she can be loved and give lots of love in return.

10. Trixie is a female Pit Bull/Terrier mix. She is about 1.5 years old and weighs about 35 lbs.

Who else can help?

Artex Animal Welfare, Inc. (mostly horses) 903.824.1990 Three Rivers Animal Rescue 903.490.4048 Poodle Patch & Friends poodlepatch@yahoo.com Passion for Pooches (mostly small dogs) 903.832.8632 Texarkana Animal League (must leave message) 877.525.4825

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(Left) Here is Cooper with his new mommy Christy Powell. Cooper was so special to us, and we know he is now the apple of another special familys eyes. He was so happy to be going to a forever home he smiled for the camera!

Congratulations Powell family and thank you for loving Cooper as much as we do!

(Right) Elizabeth Hornbeck gave one of our sweet little girls a forever hom e. She named her Zoey, which fits her so perfectly . Congratulations Elizabeth on your new addition, and thank you for giving little Zoey so much love!!

(Courtesy of the Texarkana Humane Society)

8 8. Jet is a beautiful black lab that had been a stray, probably dumped because she was pregnant and close to giving birth when rescued. On May 14th she delivered 11 puppies, 1 did not survive. There are 8 black and 2 chocolate lab puppies that will be looking for their forever homes in a few weeks. If you would like more info on these babies or their mother, please call Lee Ann at (903) 244-4847.

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Making life better... from the ground up.

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ondering if there is anything you can do with that worn and unattractive concrete patio or driveway? Building an outdoor kitchen and interested in having concrete countertops, cabinet cases and flooring?

Remodeling your home and looking for a rich, beautiful and unique floor covering?

Want to put your logo in concrete at the entry to your business?

Consider decorative concrete!

strength of cement with the durability and bonding power of polymers and acrylics. Colors are added to enhance the beauty of these durable products.

Stains and dyes, along with engraving equipment are used to score decorative patterns into your existing concrete surfaces. A penetrating cure and seal is applied to provide superb durability, weather and UV resistance and ensure a long product life.

Gooding Decorative Decorative concrete overlays Concrete’s and staining mission is to

by Gooding transform your Decorative existing concrete Concrete can by providing transform your outstanding existing concrete customer service, into beautiful, delivering one-of-a-kind excellent results surfaces. and employing Using overlays talented and and stamps, dedicated men Ask us about our water features for your home or and women. stains and dyes, office! pigmented Marshall concrete sealers Gooding, owner, and epoxies, templates and engraving has extensive experience in the … and your imagination … you no construction industry. His interest in longer need to tear out, hide or cover the industry began with the influence your worn and unattractive concrete. of his mother, Ann Gooding, an We can transform it into a beautiful and durable surface.

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Marshall Gooding, Owner

interior designer. He has built homes, cabinets, furniture, arbors, and water features. Our staff, including Debbie Brower, Jaclyn Gooding, and Miranda Williams, all graphic designers, have a combined total of more than 30 years of experience. Christian Cisneros and Peter Johnson complete the staff.

Gooding Decorative Concrete is a small family owned and operated contractor business specializing in staining, engraving, overlaying and stamping established concrete. The business center is located in Texarkana, Texas, with easy access to all residential and commercial sites in the Ark-La-Tex and surrounding area.

Gooding Decorative Concrete makes it possible for customers to convert their dreams and ideas into plans. We take those plans and convert our customer’s dreams into reality.

For a free estimate, give us a call. We’d love to talk with you!

Other companies may talk about experience -- our quality shows in our work!

June Calendar June 4

Golf Tournament Benefitting Sacred Heart Church. Entry forms must be received by Friday May 27th!

New Haven Golf Course - 8:00AM For more information, 870-774-5771.

June 17-18

Linden’s Music City Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporation developed the T-Bone Walker Blues Fest as a living memorial to this native son who became an icon in the world of music. This is a celebration of The Blues that will bring music lovers together in this birthplace of musical giants.

The performer lineup will be announced at a later date. The 2011 Fest will be honored by Bernita Walker, T-Bone’s daughter and members of her family. The two-days of music will be supported by on-site food and vendors. A lineup of artists, times, rules of conduct and ticket information may be obtained at www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com

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June 18-19

Kennel Club of Texarkana, Inc. Dog Show.

Admission is $5 for adults, children under 10 are free. Approximately 1500 dogs expected.

Four States Fair Grounds - 8:00AM - 5:00PM

June 19 Fathers Da y June 20 - Aug 5

The City of Texarkana, TX Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their Kid’s summer Camp from 9:00AM till 4:00PM at the Southwest Center. This 6 week camp will be a wonderful opportunity for both the kids and parents; a camp full of fun, craft, sports, and curriculum. Fee of $100.00/per child, lunch provided. Only 60 slots will be available. Registration begins May 2nd - June 3rd or until 60 slots are filled. For more information, call the Parks office at 903.798.3978.

June 25

LifeSkills Leadership from the Heart Scholarship Fund will host an 80’s Prom on Saturday, June 25 from 8:00PM to 11:00PM at Northridge Country Club. Money raised will go to provide scholarships for attendees to the leadership class. Tickets are $25 each or $40 per couple and can be purchased at HealthCARE Express at 3515 Richmond Road. E-mail comments@ healthcareexpress.us or call 903-791-9355, ext.

125 for questions. Tickets can be purchased online at www.livingeveryminute.com/catalog.

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