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CONTENTS THIS MONTH

Cattle Baron’s

Chloe

Babies, Kids, + Pet Contest

Clee

Texarkana’s Lawyer’s Nominations

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Sunday and don’t update everyone, I receive phone calls, texts, and Facebook messages, making sure I am okay. I love having people who care. I have attended other churches where I could miss 3 months straight and nobody noticed -- even though I was involved in many things within the church. I can feel God’s presence when I walk in the door.

I love my church. Highland Park Baptist Church is an amazing place to rejoice, pray and give thanks for all the things that are happening in your life. We are doing so many wonderful and exciting things right now. We have purchased land, located south of the Wake Village Albertson’s on the loop. Land is being cleared and prepared for a new beginning -- or a continuation of what has become, for me, a wonderful family that truly cares about each other. It never fails that if I miss a

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This month, we chose amazing people to share with you. I can remember the very first Cattle Baron’s Ball -- and the second. Both were held outdoors, and lots of prayers were said about the weather. There are stories to tell there! I love this event! What better way to raise money than an amazing ball, filled with wonderful people, silent auction items, food, entertainment -- just anything you could ask for. Make your plans to attend and help raise money for the American Cancer Society. For Chloe and Clee, lots of prayers have been sent to heaven asking for

God’s will. Both are suffering from different health issues. Both need your prayers. Chloe is a delightful child, who has such an amazing attitude toward everything in her life. While taking her photos, we had a lot of fun with the ducks following us around -- in fact, one of those photos is in her article. I loved meeting her and seeing how amazing her spirit is. She is truly Jesus shining through us. Clee is also a happy, smiling baby, who just loves life. He has struggled his whole little life. But he is still such an adorable child. I hope we can bring attention this month to causes that don’t get quite as much exposure. Please remember to pray without ceasing... May God bless you and yours.

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CANCER. Words by Brittny Crowell

STATELINE STAMPEDE CHAIR MEMBERS JEANNA AND MIKE ROGERS AND KIM AND WILLIS JOHNSTON PREPARE FOR TEXARKANA’S FOURTH ANNUAL STATELINE STAMPEDE

For over a century, The American Cancer Society (ACS) has been at the forefront of cancer research, treatment and advocacy to ensure patients are empowered with a fighting chance for survival. Texarkana will continue to contribute to this legacy by hosting the fourth annual Stateline Stampede, the city’s version of the “Cattle Baron’s Ball”, an ACS fundraiser held nationwide. ALT-Mag.com | October 2016 015

NBC’s The Voice Finalist, Barrett Baber, is the headliner entertainment this year!

The western themed affair will take place, October 29th, from 7:00-11:30 PM at the Texarkana Convention Center. The event will feature a live and silent auction, midway games, as well as a full gourmet meal. This year’s headlining artist is The Voice finalist and 2014 Grammy Gig of a Lifetime recipient, Barrett Baber. VIP guests and sponsors of the event will have an opportunity to meet Baber for autographs and pictures at a separate VIP party. TISD Superintendent Paul Norton and, wife, Holly Norton will also speak as honorary dignitaries at the event.

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Event participants can also take part in a chance drawing for a pair of Tag watches (the winning ticket will receive both a men’s and women’s timepiece). Tribute bears can also be purchased for $25 with all proceeds benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research. The event was previously held outdoors but has since been moved inside to account for the possibility of inclement weather.

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the first year they will work in the capacity of event chairs. The team’s duties involve helping with the formation of event committees, delegating roles and responsibilities, organizing monthly meetings, and ensuring that the planning bodies adhere to deadlines. The complete Stampede committee is composed of Alex Flanagan, Amanda Holley, Amber Gideon, Ashly King, Brandy Mashburn, Brenda Dudley, Brooke Marshall, Candace Hambleton, Don Riddle, Janet Cox, Joe Yates, Kalyse Greener, Kathy Hudson, Kim Rodgers, Laura Riddle, Laura Spicher, LaRee Ballard, Linda Lilly, Lori Hambleton, Melinda Vammen, Randall Hughes, Reena Corbin, Selena Jefferies, and Sherry Liles. For both couples, working on behalf of cancer research and advocacy is particularly personal and poignant. Mike’s father and Jeanna’s mother both died of cancer within three weeks of each other. Willis also knows the pain and frustration of witnessing a loved one battle against cancer. His younger brother, Paul, was diagnosed with cancer not long after returning from serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. His assignment consisted of working with hazardous lasers marking 018 ALT Magazine | October 2016

targets for smart bombs. Despite the severity of his condition, doctors were confident and optimistic regarding his prognosis, while his brother remained realistic, yet hopeful. ”He told me, ‘I’m prepared to die, but I’m going to fight,’”

Willis said. Thanks to significant funding for research, Paul’s doctors administered a treatment which involved using a derivative of the periwinkle flower. Though harsh, the therapy was successful. Paul has been in remission since 1994 and against all odds, went on to be the father of three boys. Similar to many family members of those with cancer, Kim witnessed her mother undergo weekly chemotherapy sessions to treat the effects of Lupus, a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease. These experiences helped fuel her passion to work in support of ACS. Kim was specifically drawn to the organization’s dedication to providing resources for all varieties of cancer. “We want to help [cancer] research everywhere, no matter what kind,” Kim says. “Everyone is

affected by cancer in one way or another. We just want to help do our part.” Fundraisers such as the Stateline Stampede are a part of a national initiative of which the proceeds are distributed back to the local community through a variety of assistance programs. Essential resources offered include transportation, lodging, as well as a 24 hour hotline manned by certified nurses available to provide information on treatment options, side effects and access to other patient needs. Events such as the Stateline Stampede and generous contributions from everyday citizens account for 99% of program and support services for patients. Though cancer has become a prevalent occurrence across families and communities, together we can help preserve millions of lives all over the country for generations to come. For more information on the Stateline Stampede, contact Community Manager, Christal Phiffer Prince at christal.prince@ cancer.org For information on the American Cancer Society and their services visit, www.cancer.org.

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CHLOE. Words by Anne Fruge Granado

PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THIS THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.

t was just an ordinary, average day when twelve-year-old Chloe Cox dove for a ball at her soccer game in April. As she dove to stop the scoring ball, Chloe took a pretty swift kick to the head from the rival team. Her mother, Michelle Cox, noticed that she got up and was holding her head, but she continued playing. This was not unlike Chloe who loved playing soccer and had been playing for the last eight years. Her mother describes her as “comical,” “positive,” and “determined.” However, as the next few

weeks progressed, Chloe continued to complain of headaches and eventually, she was taking Excedrin migraine daily. “I honestly thought it was puberty setting in, and I continued to nudge her out of bed until she began to tell me she felt weak and her head was still hurting even after taking the medicine,” Michelle says. “However, this kick to the head turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I’m not sure we would have been as diligent to monitor Chloe’s symptoms and get her checked out if we weren’t concerned about the concussion.” Michelle wanted to take her to the ER, but Chloe insisted she was fine. She pleaded to be able to continue with her weekend plans to stay at her older sister’s house. Michelle and Matthew have been married for twenty years and have three girls. Michelle works at 2 Friends at Studio 360 and Matthew works at Red River Army Depot. Of the girls, Chloe is the youngest. Corey is 16 and still living at home, and Courtney Cox Foster is married to Justin Foster of Maud, Texas, where they currently reside with their one-year-old daughter Lyla. The family has always been close, so Michelle let Chloe go with her sisters that night. However, Michelle

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THE FAMILY HAS BEEN OVERWHELMED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE TEXARKANA COMMUNITY. was awakened by a phone call from Chloe at 3 a.m. crying because she was hurting so bad. Michelle wanted to take her to the ER, but Chloe insisted she was fine and just wanted to come home. The next day, Chloe went to see her friend in a rodeo, but she called her mom and felt so sick she wanted to come home again. This time, Michelle and Matthew rushed Chloe to the Exceed Urgent Care facility where they have a close relationship with nurse practitioner Tonya Dubois. Chloe immediately started throwing up when they arrived. “We remember Tonya taking Chloe’s head into her hands like a mother would a child, and she looked into Chloe’s eyes and said, ‘Chloe, you know you are a weird child, but if you were my weird kid I would have a full workup on you, so I’m sending you to the new Texarkana ER to see Dr. Young and get a CT done,’” Michelle says. “You have to know Chloe. She really is very comical and has a lot of weird things happen! At the time, we just wanted to have peace of mind that everything was OK, so we went to Dr. Young.” After Dr. Young did the CT, he called Michelle and Matthew in and let them know that he 024 ALT Magazine | October 2016

was glad they brought her in to see him because they had found “something” and that he was referring them to Children’s Hospital in Little Rock where they would do an MRI. “From that moment on, all I could think over and over was, ‘How did this happen and why?’ Michelle says. Chloe had a two and a half hour MRI of her brain that showed a growing tumor on her brain and spine. The doctors assured Michelle and Matthew that they would know more after surgery. Chloe had her first surgery on June 9 to make a new pathway for fluid to flow because her walnut sized tumor had completely pinched off the flow in the third ventricle. Fluid was building up in her brain. Thankfully the doctors were able to get a biopsy of the mass, and she did not have to have a port. After surgery, Chloe remained in the hospital for a week. Her pathology took a while to come back because of some strange abnormalities. The Cox family ventured home for their eldest daughter’s wedding, and returned to find out that Chloe had an aggressive grade four glioblastoma multiform in the pineal region, the center of her brain. Her tumor is an adult tumor in a child’s body, but what makes her tumor rare is not only the mutations of the

cells but also the location. It is extremely rare and difficult to remove because it is in the center of her brain and twisted around some extremely important vessels such as breathing. “I remember that night when they showed us her tumor. Reality really set in,” Michelle says. “The doctor looked at us with folded arms and said, ‘You must have really good doctors in Texarkana.’ I looked at my husband wondering what she meant by that, and she explained by saying that typically with Chloe’s age and symptoms of headaches and vomiting, most doctors would pass it off as a virus. She said that many times patients come to them too late to help them,” Michelle says. “If it had gone any longer, she explained that Chloe probably would have had a seizure and never recovered. It was then that I knew God’s hand had been there from the very beginning.” Michelle says that Chloe was really scared and started shaking when they told her the news. But, like any typical preteen, Chloe’s first words were, “Man, my summer is ruined!” Michelle explains, “You have to know Chloe. She just laughed when she said that! Chloe is one of the funniest kids you will ever meet. She sees laughter in some of the things we would be freaking out about. But, she did ask the child life advocate after her first surgery if she was going to die. The lady told her that no one really knows the answer to that because every person and every case was different and God was the only one who knows the answer.” The family’s relationship with God has grown tremendously over the last few months of Chloe’s journey. The family started attended Northside Assembly in Texarkana in January because their daughter, Corey, had been attending

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the youth program and urged the rest of the family to check it out. “I feel as a family our growth together started then,” Michelle says. “Our relationship and faith and encouragement from others has literally carried us through this entire time.” Chloe’s second surgery was scheduled for June 29 to remove what they could of the tumor. The Cox family was extremely apprehensive going into the surgery because one wrong move could cause immediate death or loss of mobility or eyesight. “We were very unsure as to what Chloe’s life would be like after surgery, but we knew that God

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was in control. We had about 19 people praying and waiting during the ten hour surgery,” Michelle says. While they were waiting on Chloe to come out of surgery, Michelle began to meditate on her family and the choices her and Matthew made through the years. “What I learned from this experience is that the things we thought were so important are not, and they can wait,” Michelle says. “As parents, we get caught up in work, things to take care of at home, after school practices four times a week, and sporting events. We would go on a family vacation once a year if we were lucky and if nothing

unexpected came up. We have realized that even though we have always been involved parents, sometimes our life was so chaotic that we forfeited true sit-down dinner time and family time because we were going in opposite directions with three active kids. There will always be a house to clean, overtime to work, and sporting events to go to but life is short, and you never know when you might look up and a loved one isn’t there anymore. I don’t want us to keep saying, ‘We should have done this, or we should have sat down and savored our time together.’ Stop, breathe, enjoy the moment and get to know your kids

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again. Since I’ve had more one-on-one time with Chloe, I have heard more stories about things I never knew, and it made me realize how much I missed because I was always rushing here or running there.” Chloe came out of surgery, but the surgeon was only able to remove about 80% of the tumor. Chloe’s cerebellum was bruised from the trauma of surgery so they were told it would be weeks before Chloe could chew or even swallow food, and that she would have to have occupational therapy and physical therapy to regain her balance and coordination. The doctors told Michelle and Matthew that she would be in the hospital for at least five weeks, and then treatment would begin for the tumor left behind. For the last several months, Michelle has been updating her Facebook page with stories from Chloe’s journey. The social media outlet has allowed friends and family to share their encouragement with Chloe, and the family has been overwhelmed with support from the Texarkana community. Liberty Eylau hosted a prayer vigil bake sale and a backpack fundraiser; Cigainero Enterprises held a t-shirt fundraiser; friends and family sold bracelets and t-shirts to help with bills since Michelle has been out of work since June; Buchanan Baptist held an auction and barbeque; Christian Warriors held a garage sale benefit; Michelle’s coworkers at Studio 360 are hosting a rodeo in Foreman; Danny Rateliff’s hair salon took on Michelle’s clients and donated the money from her clients back to her; and Fat Jacks had a benefit. On October 29, Liberty Eylau will be having a garage sale fundraiser for Chloe during their fall festival at Liberty Eylau High School. On the same day, the American Legion Post in New Boston will be having a bake sale, poker room, and silent auction fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We have been so blessed from the support of our family, friends, and friends of family and friends we have never met,” Michelle says. “It has left us speechless at times. My husband and I have always worked hard to provide the best for our family. It has been hard for all of us because we have had to adjust and rely on friends and family to help. This has been different for our family because we’ve never liked to ask for help. We would much rather be on the giving end

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than the receiving end for sure! We are so grateful.” When Michelle scrolls back through her posts over the past few months, one of her favorites is a funny story from two weeks after the surgery. Chloe showed some panic when she realized that she could not speak after surgery, so she developed some signals to communicate with her mother. One day, Chloe was looking at Michelle and rolling her hands, and Michelle was having a hard time trying to figure out what she wanted. “I ask if something is wrong with her head, or if it’s her feet, and I decide her feet are hurting. I put a pillow under her feet, and she gives me this hilarious look. A week later when she regains speech, she tells me that she wanted to scream, “Mom, I just had brain surgery! I wanted a pillow for my head, not for my feet!’ This is just so representative of the humor my daughter has,” Michelle says. After only three weeks in the hospital, Chloe cried for the first and only time which ironically made Michelle happy. They were told that crying was actually a sensory that would take some time to come back, but Chloe was crying at week three. When Michelle asked her what was wrong, Chloe said she wanted to go home. So, Michelle “marched” to the nurses’ station and said, “Look, she wants to go home, and she needs to before her main treatment starts, so how do I make that happen?” Chloe’s medical team met and told Michelle that their main concern was the feeding tube that Chloe still had in place, but Chloe expressed desire to do another swallow test to show she could go home without the tube. The doctors all said that it had only been a week and a half since she left the PICU and that she would not pass a swallow test for another four weeks. “I wanted to give Chloe her chance before we ruled it out,” Michelle says. “So, I told them, ‘Well, we are going home, so let’s do one anyway just to be sure!’ They performed the test per our request, and she passed with flying colors because of all the prayers going up for her. The speech pathologist came in jumping up and down because it was a miracle and she couldn’t believe it! Because of this, Chloe was able to come home for a few

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brain alien is going down!’ Her and her has planned a trip to Disney for Chloe. it is an adult’s tumor in a child’s body. sisters refer to her tumor as the ‘brain “When Chloe went in for a treatment From this point, if the tumor continues alien,’ and Chloe always says, ‘No brain today, the nurse told her to think of her to grow during treatment, they will aliens allowed!’” happy place if she gets nauseous or have to do another surgery or see if anxious. She asked Chloe what Chloe qualifies for one of the her happy place was and Chloe Phase 2 trials. They may also laughed. She said, ‘Well, it used try immunotherapy. “Due to her She has made my faith grow to be Disney world because I have first surgery, Chloe’s cerebellum because hers is so strong. She is never been and always wanted was still very bruised and her so resilient and positive. As long as to go, but now my happy place is coordination was still a struggle, her faith is in God, we believe that my home.’ So, even though we but that did not stop her,” Michelle are doing well and adjusting to our says. “She laughs at her left all things are possible. temporary home, Chloe’s favorite arm because it is still weak and place to go to laugh and heal is shaky but that didn’t stop her home sweet home.” from asking me which doctor For now, Chloe and Michelle was going to sign her physical so that After six weeks of treatment, the doctors will give Chloe four weeks stay strong reading scriptures like she could play athletics when she gets off while they decide on a plan of action. Philippians 4:13, Psalm 91, Isaiah 40:31, home. Even when she heard that her and 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. This mother In that time, Make a Wish Foundation tumor came back, she said, ‘Mom, this and daughter share insights, blessings and prayers from their days together as they hope for the future and trust God with Chloe’s prognosis. “On our first day at M.D. Anderson, we were leaving the hospital and Chloe said, ‘Mom, we have been so selfish!’ I was confused for a moment and asked her why she would say that. She said, ‘I see so many people who are worse off than me, and I think we have been selfish because we don’t go to God everyday. When everything is good and we have no problems, we forget about prayer and study, but when something bad happens, we beg for help and mercy.’ She has such insight to only be twelve-years-old. She is so special.” The doctors told Michelle and Matthew that Chloe would only have 6-18 months following surgery and treatment based on the adult information available for this tumor, but they have not shared this with her. “We haven’t told her because we don’t believe it,” Michelle says. “We believe she is going to beat this. No matter what the statistics are, we are not putting a timetable on her life. We know Chloe is in God’s hands. She has not mentioned she was sad or scared one time because she knows that God has her no matter what the outcome is. We read scripture and pray together, which is something we never did before. She has made my faith grow because hers is so strong. She is so resilient and positive. As long as her faith is in God, we believe that all things are possible.”

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CLEE. Words by Brittny Crowell

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very mother regards her pregnancy with a special all encompassing awe. She’s enamored with tiny features, precious expressions and gestures only her mind’s eye has imagined, her belly’s felt. She loves fiercely and absolutely, sight unseen. Even when the unexpected occurs, there’s nothing that can deter her from that affection and dedication. Despite numerous complications from a rare and untreat-

able condition, for parents Hailey and Dale Needham, their son Clee was the perfect package from the very start. Though the pregnancy with Clee was a surprise, the Lockesburg, Arkansas natives happily welcomed the exciting news. Other than a few problems during her first two trimesters, Hailey fondly recalls Clee being healthy and very active in the womb. “He had hiccups all day it seemed and loved to wake me up kicking through the night.” Yet, around 32 weeks, she went in for a routine OB check up with a few questions. She had recently gained a significant amount of weight in a small amount of time, resulting in her belly growing to an almost painful size. “My doctor measured my belly and told me I was measuring 12 weeks bigger than I should have been, so we were sent for an ultrasound to look at Clee’s size and my fluid levels.” The response of the medical staff was troubling. Their swift actions foreshadowed alarm. “Normally the tech would

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“Difficult days with Clee are rare, but when they happen, they hit him hard. A simple cold or runny nose can mean an admission for him at Children’s Hospital.”

let me see whatever I wanted, but that day was quick and rushed.” Moments later, Hailey and her husband received the news that their baby had a very large tumor, or cystic mass, protruding from his head and neck. Hailey and her husband were then sent to UT Southwestern in Dallas so that Clee’s birth could be properly strategized with the most appropriate surgeons. Baby Clee’s face was very pronounced and enlarged. “The mass was compared to a large grapefruit taking over the right side of his face.”

of a breathing tube or tracheotomy, the umbilical cord is cut and the baby is fully delivered.

Clee was born with Lymphatic Malformation (LM) to his face, neck, tongue and mouth. It is a disease that affects the lymphatic system causing the affected areas to “kink and knot” resulting in cystic lesions. “The cysts can be small (microcystic) or large (macrocystic),” Hailey says. “It affects his breathing, swallowing and required him to have a feeding tube and a tracheostomy (breathing tube in the neck) when he was just 3 days old.” LM can affect many parts of the body, though it most often Eventually, Hailey and her husband were asked to relocate to the hospital in Dallas for the remain- targets the face and will usually arise somewhere between birth and 2 years of age. No environmening three weeks of her pregnancy to await the tal or hereditary factors have been found to cause best date for Clee’s birth. He arrived September the disease, and currently there is no known cure 21st, 2015 by EXIT procedure and was then transferred to Children’s Medical Center. An EXIT for the condition. procedure (short for “ex utero intrapartum treatBarely a toddler, Clee has already endured many ment procedure”) is an extremely delicate and complicated form of a c-section in which must the rigorous treatments and surgeries for his condition including sclerotherapy (injections of a chemotheramother must be intubated and put under general py agent into the cystic lesions throughout his face anesthesia. The baby is then only partially delivand mouth), excisions (cutting off portions of the ered so that the placenta can maintain the oxymass) and sirolimus therapy (an immunosuppresgen required for the baby to breathe. Once the doctor has created an established airway, by way sant that has been shown to help decrease the size 048 ALT Magazine | October 2016

of LM and stop the any further growth). Maintaining Clee’s health requires several forms of assistance, yet, Hailey’s experience working as a nurse in pediatric home health is a definite asset to Clee’s overall development. “He breathes from his trach, eats from a tube in his belly, is non-verbal, and has a lowered immune system,” Hailey says. During the seasons when illnesses are at their peak, as a preventative measure, Clee is often not able to leave the house for days at a time. “Difficult days with Clee are rare, but when they happen, they hit him hard. A simple cold or runny nose can mean an admission for him at Children’s [Hospital],” Hailey says. “He has been airlifted for respiratory distress. Surgery days are harder for him as well. Anytime they work on his LM, it becomes aggravated and can swell and bleed, causing a lot of discomfort for him. His trach can “plug off” if his secretions get too dry or thick which can also cause problems.” Nevertheless, Hailey remains hopeful and optimistic for his continued development and asserts most of his days are good days. “He has therapy three days a week to help with his delays, and hopefully in the future we can remove the trach and feeding tube,” Hailey says. “He is becoming more and more active...learning to sit up without assistance... and has just learned how to swallow small bites of baby food.”

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are considered “disfigured”, so Clee winning this contest was wonderful. He is not defined by how his face looks. We want our boys to know that everyone is different and unique in their own way, whether they are “normal” or not. I want moms and dads to know that no matter what, your children are beautiful,” she says. Though at times, Clee has endured trying days on his journey, Hailey is reassured with each day she gets to witness his innocent joy and resilience. “I had never heard the words Lymphatic Malformation until having Clee and I want others to know that while it may come with some scary moments, they’ll be the best moments of your life. Watching my son smile and laugh and be such a happy baby through all of his medical problems is inspiring.”

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016- NEIGHBORS, TEXARK ANA, TX

“NEIGHBOR OF THE GAME” Neighbors Emergency Center is the proud sponsor of the Liberty-Eylau High School Varsity Leopards Football “Neighbor of the Game” for the 2016 season. The student highlighted was Senior Franklin Smith from Liberty Eylau High School. Smith plays Left Tackle and is also on the A-B Honor Roll and is a member of the LibertyEylau High School Student Council.

Pictured (Left to right): 1. Franklin Smith and LeAnn Maynard 2. LeAnn Maynard, Lisa Douglas, Dr. Jason Yost, Shannon Spigner, Medical Director, and Dr. Don Harper 3. Derrick, Maci, and Lauren Maynard, and Juward Anthony 4. Alicia Barnett and Darryl Miller 5. Sandra, Alexandria, Olivia, Chelsea, and Chloe Miller 6. Kayla Gale, Amy Gale, Bentley Roberts, and “Scrubs” the bear, Morgan Thomas 7. Carlee, Jade, & Linzee Laster, and “Scrubs” the bear, Morgan Thomas 8. DeWayne, Raymond, Ricky, & Lamont Griffin, and “Scrubs” the bear, Morgan Thomas 10. Mario Garcia and Andi Darby 11. Abigail and Kelley Campbell 12. Rhett & Landen Mitchell, Parker McDuffie, and Madison Welch 13. Kara, Dayton, and Preston Cummings 14. Lisa Douglas, Daniel, Jackson, & Meghann Neeley 068 ALT Magazine | October 2016

CATTLE BARON’S LUNCHEON The Cattle Baron’s committee announced the performer for this year’s ball, as well as, some exciting new events that are new to Cattlemen for a cure. The 2016 Stateline Stampede-Cattle Baron’s Ball is Saturday, Oct 29 at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center. The headline entertainer will be Barrett Baber, a finalist on NBC’s The Voice. The team is also excited to announce Couture for A Cure, which will be held Thursday, Sept 22, from 5:30-8:30 at the Texarkana, TX Convention Center. This will be a high-energy businessafter-hours fashion show where you will see the latest fashion designs available from our local surrounding Boutiques. Tickets are $30 and include the fashion show and hors d’oeuvres. The third event will be held at 12 noon at J&J Livestock on Saturday, October 1st. Donate a calf or join for the sale and purchase of one. This new event will raise money that is a restricted major gift for Pediatric Cancer Research. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the fund research!

TRADITIONS RE-GRAND OPENING Pictured (Left to right): 1. Kristin Harris, Lauren Willis, Ashley Carlow, and Jennifer Dickson 2. Ambassadors, Zach Norment and Janelle Williamson 3. Alyssa Howard and Chad Bullington 4. Judge James Carlow and Michael Malone

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016- COPELAND’S, TEXARK ANA, TX

COPELAND’S RE-GRAND OPENING

Pictured (Left to right): 1. Kristie Kendrick, Jennifer London, and Bess Gamble 2. Michael Johnson, Charissa Barnes-Johnson, Antonio Williams, and Cynthia Williams 3. Claude Moore and The Crew of Copeland’s 4. Valerie Cooper, Valerie Cooper, Bess Gamble, Sharron Stewart, and Virginia Howard 5. Cara McCloskey and Dexter Summers 6. Mary Beck, Linda Matthews, and Joyce Dennington 7. Vance Thornton, Cyles Thornton, Adrian Dansby, Erma Pondexter, and Larry Robinson 8. Gayle and Michael Hale 9. Allen & Shelby Brown 10. LaBrenda, Ashley F., Taylor, Ashley P., Chelsea, Shawanna, and Kennethia 11. Sam Johnson, Denise Johnson, Claude Moore, Marti Johnson, and J.R. Richardson 12. David and Carolyn Hughes 13. Cindy and Mike Malone 14. Robert Lawson and Dr. Tracie Calloway-Lawson 15. Larry Robinson and Claude Moore

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Local Hot Spots AUGUST 29, 2016- HOSPICE OF TEXARK ANA, TEXARK ANA, TX

HOSPICE OF TEXARKANA RECEPTION EVENT 1

A surprise Reception honoring Larry Sims was held August 29th at the Hospice of Texarkana Inpatient Care Center as the Chapel was officially named the: Larry Sims Chapel of Caring. The project was spearheaded in May by his friend Judy Morgan and 180 people joined her in giving a total of $100,000 to name the chapel in his honor. Rev. Sims has ministered at First Baptist Church-Texarkana for 36 years and was on the founding Board of Directors of the Non-profit agency in 1985. His ministry has touched the lives of Texarkana families in such a special way and his leadership of Hospice of Texarkana helped to guide the agency into the new, 12-bed Inpatient Care Center which is a $5.2 million investment in the community.

1. Matt and Heidi Cashatt, and Larry Sims 2. Larry Sims 3. Jena Howell, Beverly Ross, Angie Reichert, Judy Frame, Priscilla Bishop and Mary Jo Essex 4. Keith Lane, and Mary Lou and Mel Court 5. Stefanie Brazile, Pastor Jeff Schreve and Bill Crutchfield 6. Larry Sims, LuAnn Sims Cravens and Bruce Sims 7. LuAnn Sims Cravens, Larry Sims and Judy Morgan 8. Mike Barr, Larry Sims and Dr. Cindy Porter 9. Anabelle Sigman, Larry Sims, Maddie Sigman and Paul and Amy Sigman 10. Larry Sims Chapel of Caring 072 ALT Magazine | October 2016

calender of events OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Saturday, October 1

Tuesday, October 13

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Donate a calf or join us for the sale and purchase of one! Our new event will raise money that is a restricted major gift for Pediatric Cancer research. 100% of proceeds go directly to fund research!

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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The event is open to all antiques, classics, muscle cars & street rods. This is a fun, free, family event open to the public. Bring your family and your lawn chairs, & enjoy the oldies music and seeing all the cars & trucks.

3pm - 8pm, Downtown Texarkana (in front of the post office)

For info e-mail Lcook33940@aol.com or call 903-824-6231

Saturday, October 1 Join Main Street Texarkana at the longest table State Line Avenue has ever seen for their 2nd Annual Dine of the Line Fundraiser. Shopping, dinner, live music and fun for kids. Tickets available at dineontheline. eventbrite.com ($20/adults through Aug. 31, $25 after. $10 for kids)

Saturday, October 8

Saturday, October 15 Race for the Cure

Gates open at 7am, Race begins at 9am. Four States Fairgrounds

Tuesday, October 18

Saturday, October 8

Four States Fair Grounds

Saturday, October 8

Wednesday, October 26

Beauty and Wellness Center Customer Appreciation Open House- Halloween Style 2 pm - 7:30 pm 5303 Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 75503 903-831-5659

Wed-Thurs, October 26-27

Greater Texarkana College & Career Fair Texas A&M University 8:30 am - 3 pm

Texarkana EAA Fly-In, Texarkana Regional Airport. For info, call Justin Lee, 903-277-0699

HandsOn Texarkana’s Annual TAPAS AND WINE EVENT 6:30 P.M. The Collins Home,1915 Olive St., Texarkana, TX. Contact: Kathey Graves, handsontxk@aol. com, www.handsontexarkana.org (903 )798-3211

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Harvest Regional Food Bank presents 25th Annual Taste of Texarkana 5pm - 8pm www.harvestregionalfoodbank.org 87--774-1398

Saturday, October 22

Cornerstone’s Drive Out AlzheimersLongest Drive Contest

Kids for the Cure Glow Run

Texarkana Golf Ranch

Presented by Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana! Fun for the whole family! Kids ages 2-12. Registration fee $20, includes Glow Run and Race for the Cure!

9:30am - 1pm www.mrccornerstone.org 903-832-5515

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Thursday, October 27

Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet 4701 Garland Avenue Texarkana, AR 71854 6 pm 870-772-9545

Saturday, October 29 American Cancer Society’s 2016 State Line Stampede - Cattle Baron’s Ball 7 PM. Hilton Garden Inn and Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX. Grab your boots, purchase your tickets, and come prepared to have a great time! Support a great cause with lots of great silent and live auction items, wonderful food, and awesome music with our headline entertainer, Barrett Baber! ALT-Mag.com | October 2016 073

Local Hot Spots SEPTEMBER 14, 2016- CHRISTUS ST. MICHAEL, TEXARK ANA, TX

“100 YEARS OF HEALING” Christus St. Michael welcomed a century of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ with a celebration of Holy Mass with the Most Reverend Joseph Strickland, Bishop of Tyler, Texas as Celebrant. The Most Reverend Anthony Taylor was Concelebrant. Music was presented by Marc-Andre Bougie and Michelle Karam along with Sacred Hart and St. Edward Parish Choirs. The St. Michael story began humbly when the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate WordHouston were invited to Texarkana by the city fathers to establish and operate a hospital for the “treatment of all poor and indigent persons in need of medical attention and other persons as the trustees under the rules and regulations permit.” The hospital was named after a Catholic Irishman an civil engineer, Michael Meagher, who left his entire estate for the establishment of a hospital in Texarkana to meet health care needs and “serve those who are ill, regardless of race, religion, or economic status.” 100 years later, Michael Meagher’s vision lives on as CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System continues to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Pictured: 1. Joseph Strickland Bishop of Tyler, Texas 2. Mass at Front Entrance of St. Michael Hospital 3. Eric Cain and Sister Miriam Therese 4. Chris Karam, (FACHE) President/Chief Executive Officer 5. Anthony Taylor Bishop of Little Rock, Arkansas

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all purpose 1 tablespoon pumpkin 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, flour, 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice spice 1 teaspoon baking 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda,soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt salt (15can oz)pumpkin can pumpkin pumpkin 1 (151oz) (pure (pure pumpkin puree)puree) cup granulated 1/2packed cup packed 1 cup1granulated sugar,sugar, 1/2 cup brownbrown sugar sugar 2 large eggs,eggs, 1/2 cup oil 2 large 1/2vegetable cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanillavanilla extract 1 tablespoon extract

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Directions: Directions: Preheat ovenoven to 375°F. PlacePlace paperpaper baking cups cups into muffin pan. Set Preheat to 375°F. baking into muffin pan. Set aside. In a medium bowl,bowl, whiskwhisk flour, flour, pumpkin spice,spice, baking soda soda and aside. In a medium pumpkin baking salt until welluntil combined. Set aside.Set In large whisk together and salt well combined. aside.bowl, In large bowl, whiskpumptogether kin, sugar and sugar brownand sugar. Beatsugar. in eggs, vegetable and vanilla pumpkin, brown Beat in eggs,oil vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. In a medium extract. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. In a medium bowl, bowl, beat beat cream creamuntil cheese until smooth. Add inegg sugar, and extract vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Topmuffin each with cheese smooth. Add in sugar, yolkegg andyolk vanilla and beat until well combined. Top each muffin with about 1oftablespoon of cream cheese and use to a toothpick to the swirl it intoThis the batter. Thissmooth, won’t but about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and mixture use a toothpick swirl it into batter. won’t look look smooth, but it will bake up much prettier. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center it will bake up much prettier. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. comes out clean.

Peanut MixMix PeanutButter ButterHalloween Halloween

Ingredients: Ingredients: 12 cups air-popped popcorn, 3 cups mini-twist pretzels 12 cups air-popped popcorn, 3 cups mini-twist pretzels 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts, 1 cup candy corn 1 cup Reese’s roasted,Pieces, salted peanuts, 1 cup candy corn 1 cup 1/2 cup honey 1 cup Reese’ssugar, Pieces, 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup granulated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 salt 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4teaspoon cup butter 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup butter Orange candy melts and sprinkles for garnish Orange candy melts and sprinkles for garnish Directions: Directions: In a very large bowl, mix together the popcorn, pretzels, peanuts, In candy a very corn, large and bowl, mix together Reese’s pieces.the Setpopcorn, aside. pretzels, peanuts, candy corn, Reese’s pieces. bring Set aside. In aand medium saucepan, the honey, sugar, salt, peanut butIn ter a medium saucepan, the honey, sugar, salt, peanut butter and and butter to a boilbring over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. butter to a boilstirring over medium-high heat,Remove stirring constantly. Boildrizzle without Boil without for five minutes. from heat, and stirring for over five minutes. Remove Stir from caramel popcorn mixture. toheat, coat.and drizzle caramel over popSpread the popcorn mixture onto two baking sheets covered in parchment. Drizzle with melted candy melts and corn mixture. Stir to coat. top with sprinkles. Let cool thencovered break apart to serve. Drizzle with melted candy melts and top with Spread theholiday popcorn mixture onto twocompletely, baking sheets in parchment. holiday sprinkles. Let cool completely, then break apart to serve.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Ingredients: 1 liter apple juice, Ingredients: pure unsweetened 2 cups1orange juice, purepure unsweetened liter apple juice, unsweetened 1 liter cranberry juice, unsweetened 2 cups orange juice, pure unsweetened ½ cup sugar, stevia, or other sweetener (to taste) 1 literhoney cranberry juice, unsweetened 3½cinnamon sticks, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves cup sugar, stevia, honey or other sweetener (to taste) 3 cinnamon sticks, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions: Add all ingredients to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir. Directions: Cook at least 3-4 hours on low or until hot. Keep warm as long as Add all ingredients to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir. needed on the low or warm setting. Cook at least 3-4 hours on low or until hot. Keep warm as long as *Leftovers refrigerate wonderfully and reheat just fine! needed on the low or warm setting. *Leftovers refrigerate wonderfully and reheat just fine! ALT-Mag.com | October 2016 077

Safety Tips Younger children should always walk with an adult. Older children should always walk in a group. Use a flashlight, glow sticks, or reflective tape to make it easier to be seen at night. Do not go to any dark, unlit houses. Do not go inside a stranger’s house. Cross at crosswalks and make eye contact with drivers before you cross. Walk, don’t run! Pay attention when walking across driveways to make sure cars aren’t pulling in or out. Wear non-toxic make up instead of a mask, which may hinder sight. If you wear a mask, make sure it fits well.

Costume accessories, such as swords, shouldn’t be sharp. They should be soft and flexible. Do not eat any candy until an adult checks it. Eat only factory wrapped candy and stay away from homemade treats or candy. Parents, keep an eye out and drive safe!

Costumes and shoes should fit to avoid trips and falls.

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Have a Fun and Safe Halloween!

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Texarkana EAA Chapter #1582

Saturday, October 8th

Texarkana Regional Airport (KTXK) NORTH RAMP

and FAA Safety Seminar 10:00-11:30

“C-130 Operations in Shared Airspace: How to Avoid Mid-Air Collisions” Presented by 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base Southern Arkansas University Tech A&P School Hanger learn about world’s largest C-130 fleet flying low routes across arkansas

multiple aircraft on static display including C-130

reduced fuel rrate from tacair for visiting aircraft

free lunch voucher compliments of big jake’s bar-b-que for pilots flying in

For more info, call Justin Lee 903-277-0699

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Come by our NEW location and pick out your fur baby’s Halloween costume!!! We have a great selection of outfits, ranging in cost from $10-$15!!! Call for appointment, or come by Mon, Wed, and Fri 12-2. We are also open Saturdays 10-2.

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Pet Rescues

Local Rescues Adopt, Don’t Shop

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The Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, Arkansas is located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, AR, 71854. For more information, call 870.773.6388, or visit: www. animalcare adoption center.org or www.facebook. com/AnimalCare AdoptionTXK.

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Quail Hollow Magnificent French Provincial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exquisitely designed and constructed with the fines materials and craftsmanship throughout!â&#x20AC;? Prepare to be amazed! 5737 sq ft of finished living space family home nestled on 5 Acres. Elegant estate with open concept formal dining area, granite custom kitchen with all the bells & whistles. To-die-for master & master bath, quality custom fitted walk-in-closet w/built in vanity. Features on 1st floor with 2 BR and 2nd floor has 2 BR, 4.5 baths, butler pantry, media room, dance room with wet bar and conversation area, study, surround sound, 2 balconies. Fabulous marble floors, formal living area and family room feature beautiful gas log fireplaces. Attached 4 car garage, beautifully landscaped with outdoor arbor, gunite custom pool with entertaining area.

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