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Akarius Boyd graduates with an Associate of Arts degree

Officer Nora Cheatham See Page 7

May 2, 2019

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Kristian Shumaker graduates with an Associate of Arts degree Akarius Boyd

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Kristian Shumaker

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Birch Elementary

Principal Conley with future president of America, Keagan McCord. Mr. Conley will be employed as the doorman letting people in to see President McCord.

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Ashlyn Dunn, Top reader at Birch ES with Principal Conley making a sign for Birch 1 slogan of the school.

Ready to Read?

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Memorial Day

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BIRCH ONE Where hard work leads to Growth College Bound Dual Credit Courses Pay Big Dividends Longview High School students to graduate with associate degrees See Page 2, 3, 15

CONGRATULATIONS: Kimberly Diez, Natalie Serrato, Laura Martinez, Rachael MCCarty, Prisila Reyes, Morgan Vance, Rynie Barnes, Erin Kelly, Monaca Lozano, Ghnytra Ford, Tania Piedra and Mara Cooks, Shadda Botkin, and Yesy Martin. Deborah Cortez, Margie Davis, Angela Dominguez, Arainna Sanchez, Alaiya Hawkins, Erin Kelly. Anada King,Tania Piedro-Moreno, Ainsley Polk, Jackeline Rojas, Marquel Smith, and Vance Morgan.

CONGRATULATIONS: Akarrius Boyd, Kysean Dixon, Jayden James Rollins, Garrett Johnson, Brycelyne Lynch, Dijon Maxie, Bra’Tarious Menefee, Nelson RileyKamden Perry, Key’yon’Tae Shaw, Kristian Shumaker, Mark Thompson, Michael Traylor, Daiton Wells, and Roy Williams.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

May 2, 2019

Bright future for progressive students By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Most high school graduates take their diplomas, move their tassels and push on into adulthood either through working careers or conventional college education, but not all. Fortyone members of the upcoming graduating class of Longview High School had the choice of participating in the International Baccalaureate program or the Longview Early College High School and Dual Credit program. They took the latter option. These outstanding young scholars will willingly admit it was not an easy row to hoe. Only half of those who started the program completed it. The rest tried hard but fell short. “I am proud of my classmates,” said eighteenyear-old Kristian Shumaker. “We climbed this ladder of success together.” He saw the value of this early start on a morepromising-than-usual trip through higher education. “College is important, and we had the opportunity to start college at Longview High School,” he said. “This is a blessed opportunity. It was free. To me this is beautiful.” Kristian worked very hard as a baseball-playing student athlete. He took third place in the Longview Rotary 4-Way test speech competition that Rotarians use to see how they will conduct their lives. The Four Way Test is as follows: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Along with his high school diploma, Kris is going home with an associate of arts degree from Kilgore Junior College, and then some. He has been taking welding classes to give him a head start on welding engineering studies he will be pursuing at Southern Arkansas University. An impressive 12 welding hour credits will transfer for his major, and another 30 hours are to transfer into his degree. Mara Cooks credits instructor Carla Williams for helping her earn her own associates of sciences degree, and for assisting other students’ success. Mara tells how prior to Williams’ arrival

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Dual Credit wins hands down - Racheal McCarty Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world’ - Nelson Mandela By Rachael McCarty The richest man in the world, who heads one of the world’s largest and richest corporations, is also filthy rich in arrogance and pomposity. Jeff Bezos of Amazon demanded that a city’s officials kowtow to him by handing billions of taxpayer dollars to his retail behemoth, essentially bribing him to locate an Amazon headquarters there. But — lo and behold — the city mustered its collective integrity and pride to say “no” to his devil’s bargain. The city I’m bragging on isn’t New York City, which recently made national news by rejecting Amazon’s attempt to fleece its taxpayers. Rather, I’m saluting San Antonio, Texas, which in 2017 simply refused to play Bezos’ con game when he first rolled it out. While 238 cities and states groveled in front of the diminutive potentate, San Antonio’s mayor and top county official sent a “Dear

Ms. Carla Williams and students in Dual Credit Program

just two administrators ran the program, and neither did justice to the curriculum. Some students even considered dropping out of the program, but once Williams took time from her duties as assistant principal for Longview Early College High School and Dual Credit and commenced directing the studies-everything changed. “She will text you every day. She cared. She wanted us to be successful. She kept telling us about college, and how and why we must be ready,” said Mara. “She believes in us, and brags about us. This made us want to work very hard, and we did. Now we are set to go to college, and we are ready, thanks to Mrs. Williams.” Mara is just one student who speaks glowingly about what she and her classmates are accomplishing. Freshman Michael Traylor successfully tested to enter the program. “It was hard, but a lot of people helped coach me and I made it in the program,” he said. “The best part is that Mrs. Williams took the initiative to give us extra stuff to do, and make sure we were doing it. Today we understand what college is about, but I must say this has been a crazy ride.” Crazy? Maybe “exciting” would better describe it, for participating students worked at the demanding curriculum, took part in various extracurricular activities, attended standard classes, and then visited colleges. It took expert time management because there was absolutely no time to waste. For some, it also included lifestyle change. Akarrius Boyd considered himself a problem child while attending Hudson Prep in his earlier days. “I was bad all through, but I made good grades because my mom and dad asked me to

not bring home “C’s,” he said. “Then in 8th grade the light came on, and I knew I had to change. I changed my attitude and my bad ways because I love God.” He noted how, as he entered 10th grade, the required essays made passing more difficult. He consistently made “A’s” in standard classes and made them easily. This made him yearn for the challenge of the Dual Credit program. His motivation is personal and powerful. “As an African-American male, I wanted to go above and beyond and do my very best,” he said. “I want to be the very best in anything I do going forward.” Akarrius is graduating with his associates of arts degree in preparation for a major in business economics and a minor in languages. He, too, lauds Williams’ influence because “she never gave up, but continues to push and encourage.” Another bright young mind, Kalyn Anderson, went yet further in extolling the invaluable contribution Williams has made. “It was not easy. Math was not easy. The TSI test was not easy, but Mrs. Williams kept telling us that nothing good is easy,” she said. “Mrs. Williams sent me to tutorials to get help, and I passed. She did not give up on me. She made sure that we worked together as a group, helping each other where we needed help. We did not get much sleep. What you see here today is a team effort. Thanks to Mrs. Williams the end is sweet.” In his sophomore year, basketball player Dijon Maxie decided to try out the IB program. “But the college hours seemed more attractive to me,” he said. “Who would not like to get a college degree in

high school and take the hours to college? I do not have to worry about many classes in college. It is done, right here at Longview High School.” When Dijon graduates later this month he will be accepting both his high school diploma and his associates of arts degree. As a working student, Monica Lonzano was paying for her own classes. This meant they were something special to her, and she took them very seriously. This situation in which participants must juggle both high school and college classes, jobs and extracurricular activities means that the Dual Credit program is not for everyone. Only the most able and dedicated need apply. Lobo wide receiver Kamden Perry is typical. He aims to attend the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, and his current schedule reflects his willingness to work hard. On top of all his other activities and studies, he works for Divine Catering, often not going to bed before 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. “I was tired most of the time,” he said. “I will sometimes take a 45-minute nap before football practice. There was no time to waste. I had to make every minute count.” Dual Credit scholar Jayden James-Rollins also is a footballer. This defensive end ripped his anterior cruciate ligament, ending his tenure on the gridiron. He turned his attention to his studies and will be graduating with 45 college hours that will count when he enters the University of Houston. All these dedicated, aboveaverage students agree that hard work is worth the effort, and Williams was instrumental in impressing this vital lesson on each of them. They are anxious to get started on their college days and their futures.

Jeff” letter kissing him off. They said their city has much to offer, but any development deal “has to be the right fit; not just for the company, but for the entire community,” adding that “blindly giving away the farm isn’t our style.” The officials wrote that a key criterion for awarding any incentives was whether a company is “a good corporate citizen.” Noting that Amazon almost certainly had already chosen its preferred location, they called the national “search” a money-grubbing scam. “This public process is, intentionally or not, creating a bidding war amongst states and cities,” they charged. Why should public officials anywhere be throwing billions of scarce public dollars at a pompous corporate prince who neither needs nor deserves such tribute? City and state officials everywhere need to follow the example of New York and San Antonio, agreeing to stop bidding against each other in the corporate bribe racket.

Thanks to Ms. Williams and my many professors By Shadda Botkin

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This year, as many of my professors and counselors know, it has been a very tough one. In January, I began having trouble eating and found out it was due to severe acid reflux. A month later, the doctors discovered I also needed my gallbladder removed. While doing so, they discovered my liver was about five times bigger than it should be. This resulted in a biopsy, some diet adjustments and lots of scary thoughts. They also discovered I have issues with my potassium. As a result of low potassium, I was not able to attend school for many days. The lack of potassium affected my energy level and asthma. On top of all of this, I have been type one diabetic since

I was a child which makes everything more severe due to the effect it also has on my blood sugar. I don’t say all of this because I expect or want sympathy. In fact, Mrs. Williams will even tell you, I probably was not up front enough with some professors about my health challenges because I do not want sympathy. I say all of this to thank Mrs. Williams and the many professors who worked with students like me in the early college program. I have been able to withstand the last few months and continue to pass my classes. Without the early college program, I can honestly say I would not be graduating with my associates in the next two weeks.

OPINION

May 2, 2019

Gentrification on the Seas Boating used to be for the middle class, not just yacht owners. Now the rich are fortifying their hold on the sea with military hardware. By Sam Pizzigati

We typically think of urban neighborhoods when we think of gentrification — places where modest-income families thrived for generations suddenly becoming no-go zones for all but the affluent. The waters around us have always seemed a place of escape from all this displacement, a more democratic space where the rich can stake no claim. The wealthy, after all, can’t displace someone fishing on a lake or sailing off the coast. Or can they? People who work and play around our waters are starting to worry. Local boat dealers and fishing aficionados alike, a leading marine industry trade journal reports, have begun “expressing concern about the growing income disparity in the United States.” What has boat dealers so concerned? The middle-class families they’ve counted on for decades are feeling too squeezed to buy their boats — or even continue boating. “Boating has now priced out the middle-class buyer,” one retailer opined to a Soundings Trade Only survey. “Only the near rich/very rich can boat.” Mark Jeffreys, a high school finance teacher who hosts a popular bass fishing webcast, worries that his pastime is getting too pricey — and wonders when bass anglers just aren’t going to pay “$9 for a crankbait.” Not everyone around water

is worrying. The companies that build boats, Jeffreys notes, seem to “have been able to do very well.” They’re making fewer boats but clearing “a tremendous amount” on the boats they do make. In effect, the marine industry is experiencing the same market dynamics that sooner or later distort every sector of an economy Photo: Shutterstock that’s growing wildly in superyacht security. more unequal. The Deep pockets have realized more wealth tilts toward the that people of modest means top, research shows, the more may not take well to people companies tilt their businesses of ample means — “cocktails to serving that top. in hand” — floating “massive In relatively equal societies, amounts of wealth” into their Columbia University’s Moshe harbors. In 2019’s first quarter Adler points out, companies have “little to gain from selling alone, the International Maritime Bureau reports, unwelcome only to the rich.” But that all guests boarded some 27 vessels changes when wealth begins and shot up seven. to concentrate. Businesses can Anxious yacht owners, in suddenly charge more for response, are outfitting their their wares — and not worry boats with high-tech militaryif the less affluent can’t afford style hardware. One new the freight. “non-lethal anti-piracy device” The rich, to be sure, don’t emits pain-inducing sound yet totally rule the waves. beams. Should that sound But they appear to be busily fail to dissuade, the yachting fortifying those stretches of the seas where they park their crowd can turn on a “cloak system” from Global Ocean vessels, as Forbes has just Security Technologies. The detailed in a look at the latest

“GOST cloak” can fill the area surrounding any yacht with an “impenetrable cloud of smoke” that “reduces visibility to less than one foot.” The resulting confusion, the theory goes, will give nearby authorities the time they need to come to a besieged yacht’s rescue. But who will rescue the boating middle class? Maybe we need an “anti-cloak,” a device that can blow away all the obfuscations the rich pump into our national political discourse, the mystifications that blind us to the snarly impact of grand concentrations of private wealth on land and sea. Or maybe we just need to roll up our sleeves and organize for a more equal future.

Big Corporations Got Their Money’s Worth On Tax Day This year, 60 of America’s biggest corporations paid $0 in federal taxes -- or less. By Jim Hightower Fats Domino sings: “I found my thrill, on Blueberry Hill.” Maybe, but America’s richest corporate powers know precisely where to find their thrill: On Capitol Hill. They rushed there in 2017 with a passion hotter than high school love, spewing the pheromones of campaign cash into the Republican congressional caucus. Sure enough, the GOP Congress came through for the corporations, satisfying their lust to have their tax rate

Photo: Shutterstock lowered from 35 percent to 21 percent — lower than a modestincome working stiff pays. Actually, the corporate elites hadn’t been paying anywhere near 35 percent, since they used dozens of loopholes to cut their average rate to about 13 percent. Yet Republican lawmakers coddled these privileged giants with a rate cut — plus, they kept intact most of those gaping loopholes. Thus, many corporate behemoths paid $0 in federal taxes this year. Or less!

How is it possible to pay less than zero? By riddling the tax code with so many special deductions and gimmicks that the government owes you money. On tax day this year, the watchdog Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy issued a report documenting that 60 of America’s biggest corporations used the GOP’s tax cut and special breaks to avoid paying a dime in taxes on the $79 billion in profits they’d hauled in. Indeed, they were given

millions of dollars in rebates from our public treasury. For example, Amazon, which had $11 billion in profit last year, paid $0 in federal income tax, instead plucking $126 million in rebates from us. Likewise, Chevron, John Deere, GM, and Prudential grabbed more than $100 million. This plutocratic ripoff is so shameful and un-American that a group of embarrassed rich people are calling for its repeal. For information go to PatrioticMillionaires.org

May 2, 2019

STATE/NATIONAL

How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ from each other Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 and recognizes all men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day coincides with Remembrance Day, which is a celebrated by the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 53

member states with connections to the British Empire. Though Veterans Day and Remembrance Day are each celebrated on November 11, the

latter recognizes armed forces members who died in the line of duty, making it more similar to Memorial Day than Veterans Day. It’s not uncommon for

people to recognize fallen soldiers on Veterans Day, but many use the holiday to express their appreciation to existing veterans.

Tips for Renters By Mechele Agbayani Mills With the median price at $956 for a one-bedroom apartment according to the Texas Comptroller, it’s more important than ever for renters to make educated decisions before choosing an apartment or other rental property. In 2018, more than 1791 complaints were filed against apartment complexes and real estate rentals. That’s a decrease of 78% over 2017 data. While most of the issues were related to incorrect billing, trouble getting security deposits returned or having repairs performed in a timely manner, in some cases, a bogus landlord disappeared with the deposit for a non-existent rental property. Those looking for rental property expect to go through a rigid screening before being approved to rent a new apartment Renters should likewise take the time to research the landlord or property management company to ensure they are trustworthy. BBB offers the following tips

for those who are looking for rental properties. Do your homework. To help focus your search, have an idea of the amount of rent you can afford, the desired location, and number of bedrooms before you look. Go to bbb.org to check out apartment complexes and property managers you are considering. BBB Business Profiles show a company’s rating, consumer reviews, a history of complaints, as well as an overview of the company’s track record. Get everything in writing. Before signing the lease, make sure you read and understand the rental terms and your responsibilities as a tenant. Do not sign any contract containing blank spaces. Keep a copy for your records. Ask Questions. When is rent due? Who pays for utilities? Are pets allowed? How accessible is the landlord? Do they have an emergency or cell number? Do a walk-through. Before moving in, look over the

condition of the apartment in person and document all flaws and defects in both writing and with photos. Keep a copy for yourself. Who is responsible for upkeep? Find out how maintenance and repair concerns are handled and within what time frame. Know your rights. Remember that you have certain rights when it comes to a livable space, such as heat, water, electricity and clean, safe surroundings. Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at hud.gov for information on landlordtenant rights. BBB also warns potential renters of the following: Never wire money or use a prepaid debit card. If you are asked to pay a security

deposit or first month’s rent by prepaid debit card or wire transfer, it is very likely a scam. Remember, once the money has been sent, there is no way to get it back. Never send money overseas. Keep in mind, scammers often claim to be out of the country and instruct targets to send money overseas. Search for duplicate listings. If you find the same ad listed in other cities - that’s a huge red flag – steer clear. If the “deal” sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Watch out for low rent and great amenities that are not being offered by similar properties. For more tips on how to be a savvy consumer, go to bbb. org. To report fraudulent activity or unscrupulous business practices, please call BBB at 903-581-5704 or use BBB ScamTracker.

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May 2, 2019

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May 2, 2019

Choosing A Wife “Clothes make the man!” was a popular saying years ago. Solomon, however, would strongly disagree. To the contrary, he would say that “A worthy woman enhances her husband’s reputation and well-being and status in the community.” He does not imply, even slightly, that a wife “exists” only to “serve” a husband, but to do him “good.” This “worthy woman” is more thoroughly described in Proverbs 31, and it is not by accident that in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Ruth follows the book of Proverbs, a living example of what he is teaching. This wife of “noble character” stands as a “model wife” for the young man who one day will become a husband. A wife of “noble character” is the “crown” of her husband because she brings him esteem, honor, and worth in his community. It stands in direct contrast to a

wife who “shames her husband.” The wife who “shames” her husband, lowers his status and brings shame on him with her “lack of good judgment.” Her influence on his reputation is like “decay in his bones” - the “rotting” away of his life because he is never able to “rise above her reputation” or influence in the community where they live. No matter how successful he may be, she “brings him down” because she lacks the character that God will honor and bless! She does what displeases God! When we look deeply into the importance of this verse, we discover the importance of a “noble wife.” We are warned about the seriousness and importance of choosing a partner for life. A partner is not to be chosen because of beauty or glamour or wealth. Godliness and character must come first. Then, the things God blesses, will follow.

Name of Officer: Nora Cheatham Education: High School graduate, attended college and East Texas Police Academy, and has a Master Peace Officer License.

Prayer: Thank You, Father, for this warning and the truth it contains. Thank You, also, that change is possible. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

What was one of your toughest days on the job. The day I realized I could use deadly force to protect another human being. How does your family feel about you being a police officer? Children are Home town: Harleton, TX. very proud but other family members are worried but supportive. Prior job experience if any: Banking Police officers work long hours and How do you feel when you put the work is very stressful, how do you on your uniform each day? How like to relax? Watch our chickens, sit can I make a positive impact on in the hot tub, enjoy time with family someone today? and friends. People don’t often understand If you could go back in time and tell how hard police officers work to your younger self one thing what keep citizens safe, what inspired, would it be? Too much to list, and I you to become a protector of wouldn’t have listened anyway. the community and can you tell us if any daily risks you’ve In a time when pop culture seen or experienced. My dad encourages not co-operating with was a reserve officer and it police officers, can you expand on the made me proud to see him in dangers this causes? Undue stress uniform – oddly enough driving on both officers and other encounters in Longview can be risky. with the public. What is a misconception you have As a champion of the community and seen that the public have about the symbol of justice how can we as a Police? That we are all the same and to community better support the police? treat everyone the same. That is a hard question, because Longview has been a wonderful city As a Police officer, what do you to work for. want your legacy to be? Caring & compassionate but firm when Do police officers really like donuts? necessary. No, I like kolaches.

Scripture for Today: Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

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School Spotlight: Birch Elementary School Sponsored by the City of Longview Water Department

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“We are Birch first. We are family.” by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR Birch Elementary School Principal Derrick Conley is a great example for his calling, and visitors are quick to note this. As soon as they arrive, he greets them like family. He strives to make relationships a priority in all aspects of his direction of his school. He sees this as the best way to insure effective team cooperation in setting and accomplishing goals. He stresses progress over the impossible-toattain goal of perfection. He administers through relationships, hard work and resultant growth. His efforts have seen a drastic reduction in absenteeism, and in parents becoming involved in the school’s reading program, even accompanying their children to book fairs. Healthy interaction also helps by fostering warm relationships between students and teachers. This emphasis also made it easier to convince parents to become involved in the critically vital subject of reading. Librarian Vanessa Reneau, Teachers Kelly Fisher, Nicole Espinoza and Reading Coach Rachael Benton came up with creative, imaginative ways to inspire students to read. Fisher and Espinoza moved from teaching second grade to third grade. Benton has been in the Pine Tree Independent School District since 1985, and now serves as reading coach. She is so expert at what she does that her colleagues say she can “teach a rock to read.” Struggling students who enter her class soon read as fluently as her and love it. But that is not all. Birch Elementary hosts reading competitions. Winning classes only get to keep the trophy as long as they remain the winning classes. If another class passes

Vanessa Reneau, Kelly Fisher, Nicole Espinoza and Rachael Benton.

Addison McGee demonstrates how he will walk in with confidence to take the state test.

them, the trophy goes to the new champs. This means that all participating classes must keep improving. The emphasis on literacy does not end here, either. The school has a treasure chest. Young scholars who correctly answer Word of the Week are permitted to open the chest and select a prize. In addition, classes winning the most reading points are treated to a party. These incentives impress on students the rewards that come from hard work. The joys of reading quickly take root. Students are seen reading while waiting in lines and at most other opportunities both in school and at home. Conley sees this as progress and growth. A whopping 80% to 90% of his pupils are

Student Airilyn Autry tells Principal Conley Word of the Day because she want to go to the treasure chest.

voluntarily reading books, keeping the librarian very busy. Fisher says the lovely relationships, rewards and events are reasons students love Birch Elementary. Rewards/ celebrations resulting even from small accomplishments boost progress toward Conley’s signature objective--growth. Growth, in all amounts, builds confidence. Conley believes elementary students are still too young to appreciate the importance of reading as being essential for successful futures and leading them to see this is key. “If we build a relationship with staff and students, we can have them doing all kinds of positive things,” he said. This emphasis on relationships has

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Think About Fruit

Fruit is one of the healthy food groups. We define fruit as the sweet, fleshy part of a plant that has the seed or seeds of the plant. It may be sweet or sour and is usually edible in its raw state. Eating fruit helps keep our hearts healthy. A healthy heart pumps blood through the body effectively. Healthy foods as fruits also lower the risk of disease, infected every grade atsuch Birch Elementary, such as cancer and diabetes.

to 18 years-old young adults. I have fun on my job making sure things are fine. For example, I check to see if they are growing the way they should. I answer parents’ questions on nutrition, toilet training, and all other questions they may have about their children.

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Mothers have been honored in many ways, even before they got their own holiday. Some children picked wildflowers to surprise their mothers. Some thanked or remembered their mothers by attending religious services or banquets that honored them. Mother's Day became a national holiday in the United States in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May to be a day of "...public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." How will you show your mother your love? Read the clues below to fill in the crossword:

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to the pursuit of becoming a Paramedic. As a student at Longview High School, I have been a member of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) for all four years of high school. We participate in many community events and one of my favorites is the Heart Walk from the American Heart Association. Furthermore, earlier this school year on September 28, 2018, I participated in a Point of Distribution drill that was taken place in the Lobo Coliseum at Longview High School. The purpose of the drill was to prepare first responders and medical personnel with examples of

My name is Laura Yesenia Martinez; I am the daughter of Jaime and Laura Martinez. I am a senior at Longview High School in the top 10 percent of my class. As a little girl, I had multiple surgeries due to my weak immune system. At one point, I even had an intestinal parasite that left me sick for an entire year. Ever since then, I have always been grateful to the doctors and nurses that had the patience to take care of me every time I would visit the hospital. As a token of appreciation, I would love to have the honor of being able to help other people in need. That is why I have dedicated my life

how the medication would be divided if a disaster were to happen. Additionally, the health science courses that the high school offers have allowed me to become CPR Certified. I am also a member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Another of my high school achievements that I am proud of is being recognized as the ‘Student of the Month’ by the Rotary Club. I am also a dual credit student under Kilgore College, which has allowed me to adapt to the higher expectations of a college student and the need to be independent and have perseverance. Furthermore,

at the end of my senior year, I will be eligible to graduate from Kilgore College with an Associate’s of Science with a GPA of a 4.0. I will have 12 hours, acquired via school programs, for an EMT Certificate that I am going to complete in the summer by taking a 3-hour clinical course. Therefore, I will finish the EMT Certificate requirements by the end of the summer and start in the first semester for the Paramedic Degree in the fall. After I achieve the degree as a Paramedic, I plan to take a transitional course offered in Kilgore College that transitions from a Paramedic to a Registered Nurse.

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A handmade card from you is a great present for your Mom. Use your own ideas to decorate it and write about your own feelings inside. It is a gift that lets your mother know how much she means to you, and it can be tucked away for her to cherish for many years. Unscramble the letters below to fill in the blanks to show some other gifts or ideas for Moms: 1. a special ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ E S P R E T N 2. vase or garland of ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ SERWOFL 3. a ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ in the park C I P C I N ETA

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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL THANK YOU NOTE

Brycelyn Lynch, Bra’Tarious Menefee, Jadyn James-Rollins, Kristian Shumaker, Kamden Perry

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Kristian Shumaker

Michael Traylor

Congratulations: Aguirre Luis Eduardo, AA. Anderson Kalyn, AS. Baeza Celina, AS. Barnes Rynie, AS. Botkin Shadda, AA. Boyd Akarrius, AA. Cooks Mara, AS. Cortez Deborah, AA. Davis Margie, AA. Diez Kimberly, AS. Dixon Kysean, AS. Dixon Tavion, CORE. Dominguez Angela, AA. Eidson Devin, CORE. Elder N’Dia, CORE. Ford Ghyntra, AS. Frazier Leanna, CORE. Garcia-Sanchez Arianna, AA. Harry Joshua, CORE COMPLETE. Hawkins Alaiya, AA. Hodges Matthew, CORE. Hutchings Coshyra, CORE. Irving Alexis, CORE. Jackson Ma’Tasia, CORE. James-Rollins Jayden M. AA. Johnson Garrett, AA. Kelly Erin, AS. King Ananda, CORE. Lampkins Juvarrs, CORE COMPLETE. Lozano Monica, AS. Lunch Brycelyn, AA. Martinez Laura, AS. Maxie Dijon, AA. McCarty Rachael, AS. Menefee Bra’Tarious, CORE. Nelson Riley, AA. Perry Kamden, CORE COMPLETE. Piedra Moreno Tania, AS. Polk Ainsley, CORE. Reyes Prisila, AS. Rojas Jackeline, AA. Serrato Natalie, AA. Shaw Key’yon’Tae, AA. Shumaker Kristian, AA. Smith Marquel, AA. Thompson Mark, AA. Traylor Michael, AA. Vance Morgan, AS. Wells Daiton, AA. Williams Alyssa, AA. Williams Roy, CORE.

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Front row: Laura Martinez and Mara Cooks Middle row: Rynie Barnes, Tania Piedra-Moreno, Monica Lopez, Kimberly Diez, Rachel McCarty Back row: Kalyn Anderson, Erin Kelly, Morgan Vance, Prisila Reyes, Ghnytra Ford

Write a note to that special woman in your life. It can be your Mother, Aunt, Grandmother or Sister because they do so much for you. Tell them what they mean to you and how you feel about them. Then, make sure you give them your note before or on Sunday May 12 which is Mother’s Day. If you live in the same home, tape it on the refrigerator for everyone to see.

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Ryley Nelson (Front), Garrett Thomas, Akarius Boyd, Luis Aguirre and Joshua Harry

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Monica Lozano and Dijon Maxie

Front row: Rachel McCarty, Alaiya Hawkins, Morgan Vance, Mara Cooks, Kalyn Anderson, Erin Kelly, Shadda Botkin Back row: Kamden Perry, Mark Thompson, Kristian Shumaker, Akarius Boyd

16 Diabetes is a killer that afflicts multitudes, although many live for years and even decades with the disease. The effects can be lethal, but generally there are symptoms that tip off those with type 2 diabetes that they have the affliction even though they can be mild to the point of going unnoticed. Common symptoms include: • Frequent urination, Chronic thirst, Feeling very hungry despite eating, Fatigue, Blurred vision • Cuts and bruises that are abnormally slow to heal, Noticeable weight loss even though the patient is actually eating more (Type 1). Tingling/pain/numbness in hands and feet (Type 2) According to the American Diabetes Association, the medical community is committed to helping the millions of Americans who already have and are at risk of this illness. Education is a prime treatment. Informing the whole world about diabetes, its causes, effects and treatments is the purpose of the following questions and answers. What does excess weight have to do with diabetes? As is the case with many physical ailments being overweight is a major factor, but there are other aspects to consider. Person’s amount of physical activity, family histories, ethnicity and age must also be taken into account. Too many are under the misconception that weight is the sole cause of type 2 diabetes, but many type 2 sufferers are either only slightly overweight or not overweight at all. Still, dietary habits are significant. Does eating sweets and sugars cause diabetes? Any diet high in calories (including sugar) contributes to weight gain, which is certain to place one at risk for type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is determined mainly by genetics, lifestyle and other, unknown

HEALTH and AIDS combined. Being diabetic nearly doubles the risk of heart attack. On the plus side diabetes is an illness that can be managed. DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT: FROM HELEN DANIELS, MD Two primary things determine the development of anything in life – GENETICS and ENVIRONMENT. While we can do nothing to change our genetic predisposition to diabetes, we HELEN DANIELS, MD can do our best to decrease our risk and/ or delay onset of disease by optimizing our ENVIRONMENT, that is, optimizing the bodies in which we live. LIFESTYLE CHOICES will dictate this and only we can determine this. Here are some goals to aim for in the path to prevention. LOSE excess body FAT, and in particular belly fat. Being overweight or obese are major By Joycelyne Fadojutimi risk factors for diabetes. factors which precipitate the MAINTAIN CALORIE disease, but not by sugar intake. CONTROLS – with a high Do sugary beverages trigger proportion of lean meats , fish , diabetes? vegetables and fruits in smaller Research indicates that portions, while avoiding food drinking sugary beverages high in carbohydrate contents, is indeed a cause of type saturated fats and processed 2 diabetes. The American foods. At each meal or snack Diabetes Association there should be a combination recommends avoiding sugarof protein, healthy fat and fiber. sweetened drinks in order DRINK WATER. Replacement to head off type 2 diabetes. of high calorie sugarFurthermore, sugary drinks sweetened drinks which have also boost glucose (also known no nutritional value with water as blood sugar) levels by significantly reduces diabetes containing several hundred and obesity. calories per serving. ENGAGE in regular A single 12-ounce can PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. of regular soda contains Current recommendations are approximately 150 calories and for 150 minutes of moderate 40 grams of carbohydrates--in exercise, such as walking, other words the same amount weekly. as in ten teaspoons full of sugar! DE- STRESS. High levels Sugar-sweetened beverages of stress induce hormones include such drinks as: Regular that predispose to the soda, Fruit punch, Fruit drinks, development of diabetes. Energy drinks, Sports drinks, Find time to relax daily. Sweet tea and other sugary Get a good night’s SLEEP. drinks. Chronic sleep deprivation and/ As a disease, how serious or poor sleep quality increases is diabetes? risk for diabetes. Know the warning sings Every year diabetes kills ( increased thirst, urination , more people that breast cancer

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hunger, weight loss, itching) and see your doctor for an ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM which will also include screening labs for common diseases. Diabetes Management Should diabetes develop, all hope is not lost. Your doctor in conjunction with you, will develop an individualized patient centered approach to the treatment of your disease with an array of meds available, Your goal is to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS and to start and maintain the lifestyle changes previously outlined in order to get to those targets. Here are some numbers to know. Glucose Levels: While blood sugar levels are individualized, the ADA recommends the following target for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes Hb A1C <7% or an average glucose reading of 154 mg/dl Fasting blood sugars of 80-130 2-hour Post meal sugars of <180 BP goal of < 140/90 Cholesterol levels. Improve your cholesterol profile. Bad cholesterol ( LDL ) targets no longer apply, however obtaining values of < 100 with improved good cholesterol ( HDL ) levels of > 40 are preferred. The current standard of care recommends use of a lipid lowering agent or statin in all diabetics, regardless of how good the cholesterol profile is, due to a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. The American diabetic association (ADA) recommends that you be SMART, that is, that you set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Relevant Time-bound goals. It’s your destiny that hangs in the balance and attaining well planned, timely, worthy goals leads to freedom. And as always be forever in pursuit of YOUR ULTM8 IDL.