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Mayor Andy Mack REFLECTION Take time to reflect Look backward, Forward Study hard Have some fun And say your Prayers

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dean Sabayon, M.D. New Cardiac Specialist Of CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic To combat heart Issues in East Texas

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Local Winners University’s Dedman School of Law, cum laude. Furthermore, he has been featured in Texas Monthly and named to the Texas Rising Star list of Lone Star’s top young lawyers.

Teaching KIDS to be PHILANTHROPIC

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STUDENTS can help support YOUTH in need

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Brett Miller

Wray Wade

Brett Miller defeats Ava Welge for Place 2 on LISD Board of Trustees Miller’s supporters describe him as “Very kind, well-spoken and level-headed.” They took their passion to the voting booth giving

him a landslide victory with 1,874 votes and Welge 901 votes. A native of Longview, Miller earned his business degree from Texas Christian University, magna cum laude. He pulled down his law degree from Southern Methodist

District 3 Councilman Wray Wade wins re-election Wade (D) and his supporters did not want a run-off race hence, they toiled to sail through the election with 1,402 votes garnering 55% while his challengers Darrin Rudolph (R) received 823 votes garnering 32% and Hank Guichelaar (D) 346 votes for 13% . Wade said, “I am just happy to be able to continue doing the work the citizens of District 3 have entrusted me to do.”

Council approves $23.9M Peer to peer contract for voter-approved payment scams could police station lead to rags

Police Station Renderings

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November 11: A day ADDRESSING to honor all Veterans TEACHER

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Happy Thanksgiving from East Texas Review

The month of November is a special time for the nation’s veterans. While Memorial Day honors fallen soldiers and service people, Veteran’s Day, which takes place each November, is an opportunity to commemorate the efforts of all who have been in the armed forces, with a special emphasis on living veterans.

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Mayor Speak

Dear Longview, In your wildest dreams would you ever have thought you would see what we have seen the last 6-7 months? Who would have ever imagined our country could be affected so profoundly by a virus? We have been affected enough to shut down businesses, close schools, put a stop to all sporting events, forced us to social distance, wear masks, wash our hands more than we ever have our whole lives, shut in our nursing home and elderly patients, cease elective surgeries at hospitals and even close hospitals to visitors. Who would have ever thought? But that is exactly what has happened. And COVID-19 is just one thing that has happened since we last visited. We have been through tropical storms, a shut-down economy, riots and protests and terrible injustices experienced all across our Country. If all these things had happened over a 5 year period it would be a lot, but to cram it all in over 6 months – Wow! Oh and let’s not forget we have a Presidential Election coming up that will shape the future of our Country. So the purpose of this column is not to dwell upon all the things that we have had to endure recently, but to focus on how we handle these situations. Because to me how you respond to crises is the clear definition of character. When the COVID crisis hit, certainly it scared us all. It made us change our way of thinking, how we do business and even how we interact socially and with our families. I am thankful that the residents of Longview did what we had to do to flatten the curve and reduce our numbers so that we could get back to work and school. Remember this statement as its theme will be repeated throughout this column,

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“not everyone has agreed upon how to handle this pandemic.” Let’s move on to the horrible social injustices that have taken place recently. From the horrible deaths of innocent people to the subsequent attacks on law enforcement, these things should never happen in our country. Those violent acts led to upheaval across our Country that we haven’t seen in many, many years. I am thankful that in our community peaceful protesting – unlike many communities around the Country. I do not feel those individuals who took to the streets rioting and destroying other peoples’ property carelessly without remorse handled this situation the right way. Once again, “not everyone has agreed upon how to respond to these injustices.” We will have an election on November 3 to determine the next President of the United States. I implore you to go and vote and exercise the right and the freedom given to you that others sacrificed everything for you to have. To not exercise that right to vote, diminishes the sacrifices that have been made on your behalf. There will be a winner and a loser in this election. And once again, “not everyone will agree on the outcome”. They say life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. How did you respond to these curve balls 2020 has thrown at us? And how will you respond to the curve balls thrown at you the rest of your life? I hope you will respond in a way that makes you proud when you look back on your actions in the years to come. I hope you will respond in a way that helps you leave the situation better rather than in a way that poured fuel on the fire. I hope you will respond in the same way that you would want someone to respond to you were the tables turned. With that being said, here is how I chose to respond to some of the things we have experienced in 2020: I didn’t and still don’t like wearing a mask every day, but I do it because it might help someone else.

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Texas Raises Teachers Governor Abbott, TEA issues report showing teacher pay raises for 2019-2020 school year. Report shows average pay raise of $3,800 to $5,200 for Texas teachers.

Mayor Andy Mack

I social distance and I wash my hands because it might keep someone else from getting sick. I do not like that innocent people have been killed, but I did not go and break windows and burn buildings. I did not like that law enforcement officers have been harmed for no reason other than for protecting us. I tried to meet with others that were hurting and comfort them in a way to let them know that I cared. Whoever wins this Presidential Election will be my President and I will support him because it makes my Country a better Country when I do. Just because we do not always agree with one another does not mean that we do not love each other. I haven’t met one person on the planet that I agree with entirely on every topic, but yet I still respect, admire and value having those people in my life. It is okay to disagree with one another – that is what makes the world go round! But it is not okay to label others or retaliate with hate when we disagree. Are my actions always perfect and good? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But if I take time to reflect and look backwards then forward, hopefully I will make better decisions in the future. I hope you will too. Study hard, have some fun and say your prayers, Andy

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While people are encouraged to thank veterans throughout the year, Veteran’s Day is a particularly poignant time to show your appreciation for the men and women of the military. Veteran’s Day takes place on November 11 and marks an important moment in history. On November 11, 1918, World War I, known at the time as The Great War, unofficially ended when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, took place between Germany and the Allied nations on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. World War I ended on paper when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Armistice Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. However, after subsequent wars, including World War II and the Korean War, veterans’ service organizations lobbied for Armistice Day to be revised so it would be more inclusive of all veterans. On June 1, 1954, President

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Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation to strike the word Armistice from the holiday’s name in favor of Veterans. Since then, November 11 has been known as Veterans Day and has honored veterans of all wars. Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday in October for roughly seven years under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which sought to ensure three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating certain national holidays on Mondays. But since November 11 bore such significance, many states disapproved and continued to observe the holiday on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed legislation to return the observation of Veterans Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Should the day fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the federal government observes the holiday on the previous Friday or following Monday, respectively, according to History.com. The United States isn’t the only country to celebrate its veterans. Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and France also commemorate the veterans of World War I and II on or near November 11 as Remembrance Day or Remembrance Sunday.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released a report showing significant pay raises for Texas teachers for the 2019-2020 academic year as a result of House Bill 3 (HB 3). Statewide, Texas teachers who have more than 5 years of experience received an average pay raise of over $5,200, while teachers who have been working up to five years received an average pay raise of more than $3,800. It is worth noting that the pay increases are averages of all teacher raises in Texas; individual raises vary. The pay raises are part of a $1.1 billion annual investment in additional compensation that started last year for Texas teachers, counselors, librarians, and school nurses. “Thanks to the historic legislation we passed last session, Texas teachers are already seeing a significant increase in their pay,” said Governor Abbott. “When Texas students graduate, we want them to receive more than a diploma — but also the knowledge and skills they need to excel in college or a career. Thank you to Chairman Larry Taylor and Chairman Dan Huberty for leading the way on this critical issue, and thank you to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and members of the Legislature who supported this bill. Their work is delivering meaningful results for Texas students and teachers and helping our state recruit and retain the very best educators. The State of Texas will continue to enhance our education system and pro-

vide a quality education for every Texas student, regardless of zip code.” “As Lt. Governor, I promised teachers a pay raise and in 2019 I made it my top priority to invest $4 billion to raise teacher pay and ensure that teaching is treated as a profession, not a job. It was a tough fight but I delivered on my promise. Aside from a parent, nothing has more impact on the future success of a child than a teacher. Going forward, these pay raises will also help Texas continue to recruit the best and the brightest teachers anywhere,” said Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. “On day one of 86th Legislature, I declared school finance reform to be the top priority for Texas House members because our education system deserved serious, meaningful changes that would transform the lives of students and teachers. House Bill 3 put those objectives into action by finally compensating Texas educators like the professionals they are and by equipping school districts across the state with the resources to attract and retain the best and brightest teachers in our schools. This report is proof that it’s working,” said Speaker Dennis Bonnen. “HB 3 makes crucial investments in the most important factor in driving student outcomes: our classroom teachers. HB 3 raises the salary of all teachers- incentivizing new teachers to the profession and retaining our veteran teachers. It is my hope that this concerted effort to increase teacher compensation

3 will allow more veteran educators to remain in the classroom where they can continue to change lives and share their expertise with junior colleagues,” said Senate Committee on Education Chairman Larry Taylor. “Coming from a long line of teachers and knowing how just one teacher changed the course of my life, it was critical that we compensate teachers as professionals. I was proud to be a part of this historic accomplishment and look forward to continuing funding teachers and their peers, so that they not only want to stay in the classroom but stay in the profession,” said House Committee on Public Education Chairman Dan Huberty. These pay raises are a result of HB 3, which the Governor signed into law during the 86th Legislative Session. HB 3 created an incentive pay program for teachers to be on a path to reach six-figure salaries, added career, college, and military readiness bonuses for school districts, funded full-day prekindergarten for students in poverty, and required all elementary school principals and teachers in kindergarten through third grade be trained on science-based reading instruction by 2021. The bill also created a student-focused formula structure, where the needs of a child – not the child’s zip code – determine funding allocation. Additionally, the bill buys down property tax rates by an average of 8 cents in 2020 and implements a 2.5% property tax cap starting in 2021, which will result in a cumulative average tax rate reduction of 12 cents this biennium. HB 3 provided an increase of $2.7 billion in annual net funding for public education and school district budgets. A link to each Local Education Agency’s (LEAs) report to the Legislature can be found on the TEA website. View the report.

TSTA: Even with raises, teacher pay in Texas still falls short The only reason it happened is because teachers and other school employees turned out in large numbers in the 2018 elections and unseated a dozen anti-education members from the Texas House and two from the state Senate and replaced them with education friendly legislators. Educators are returning to the polls in large numbers again this year, fighting to protect the legislators who made the 2019 pay raises possible against challengers who are being supported by allies of these same state leaders. Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina issued the following statement on Gov. Abbott’s announcement about teacher pay raises: We are glad that Texas teachers finally received long overdue pay raises from the Legislature in 2019. The only reason it happened is because teachers and other school employ-

ees turned out in large numbers in the 2018 elections and unseated a dozen anti-education members from the Texas House and two from the state Senate and replaced them with education friendly legislators. The governor and the Legislature, however, did not see fit to increase the state’s $75 monthly contribution to teacher health care premiums. That contribution hasn’t been increased in almost 20 years, while health care costs have soared and continue to erode educator take-home pay. Even with the pay raises, which went into effect in the 2019-20 school year, the average teacher pay in Texas continues to lag well behind the national average, according to data compiled by the National Education Association, TSTA’s affiliate. NEA calculated the average pay increase for all Texas teachers last year at about $3,000, which is

less than the state is reporting. But even using the state’s salary figures, Texas teachers with more than five years’ experience still are paid, on average, more than $4,300 less than the national average for all teachers. Less-experienced Texas teachers are paid more than $5,700 less. And these same teachers are being required to risk their health and perhaps their lives by returning to their classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of patting themselves on the back, our state leaders should be planning to add to those raises during next year’s session. Educators are returning to the polls in large numbers again this year, fighting to protect the legislators who made the 2019 pay raises possible against challengers who are being supported by allies of these same state leaders.

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the current police building. Construction on the police station should begin in early 2021. The new facility will be located across South Street from City Hall and the current police department. The 2018 bond will also fund the renovation of the current facility, which will house a relocated Emergency Operations Center, expand the Municipal Court facilities, and accommodate Longview Human Resources as well as Partners in Prevention offices. When considering the project in 2018, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee examined the possibility of either expanding the existing police building or construct-

ing a new facility. It was determined during that process that expansion was not a viable option as compared to constructing a new facility that would meet the current and future needs of the department. The $23,875,100 bid from WRL General Contractors of Flint, Texas, was the lowest of eight companies bidding for the contract, including two Longview organizations. For construction projects such as the police station, the City of Longview is required to accept the lowest bid and not consider whether a company is local. The $23.9 million contract is about 14.6% or about $4 million below the allocated construction budget for the project.

The Longview City Council has voted to approve a $23.9 million contract with WRL General Contractors to construct a new threestory, 74,300-square-foot police station. The new police station is one of a series of public safety enhancements approved by voters as part of a $52.4 million Public Safety bond election in 2018. Voters also approved Streets and Parks bond packages at that time. Other public safety enhancements in the bond include renovating and expanding Fire Station 5, constructing a new Fire Station 7, replacing and relocating Fire Station 8, moving the Fire and Police Training Center, and renovating

Opinion

November 4, 2020

Military veterans grow with agriculture By Erin Schoenberg

For those who have served in the military, agriculture can be a rewarding next move. Veterans who have gotten involved with farming after retiring from the military have found possibilities they hadn’t previously imagined. Caring for plants, animals, and the land can be an antidote to PTSD, an avenue to channel a strong work ethic and skill set, and a chance to reach new horizons and connect with new and supportive networks. But how does one get started? Many resources exist for veterans interested in starting a farm or ranch operation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has resources specifically developed for veterans interested in ag. More information can be found at usda. gov/our-agency/initiatives/veterans/

veterans-and-entrepreneurship, where you can read about their programs and partners, as well as hear first-hand accounts from veterans who have transitioned into ag. A host of additional resources can be found with the National AgrAbility Project on their resource page at agrability.org/ resources/veterans. AgrAbility’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with disabilities to help them, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America. They’re committed to helping military veterans who choose agriculture as their “Next Mission,” as well as beginning farmers with disabilities or other functional limitations. Farmer Veteran Coalition (farmvetco.org) and Homegrown by Heroes (farmvetco.org/ hbh) offer additional opportunities.

Erin Schoenberg is a project associate, Center for Rural Affairs. Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, nonprofit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action -oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

The work ahead of us, regardless of the electoral college By Dr. David Campt As America waits on the results in an extremely close result in the electoral college, it is important to remember that the identity of the eventual; winner is simultaneously extremely consequential and also somewhat irrelevant to a key challenge facing the nation. No matter how you feel about the eventual outcome, Americans of all stripes must face the fact that a vital task for the nation is healing our deep social and cultural divisions. Our nation is divided in half about how we see this nation’s past, present, and future. If our future elections are to be less divided and our politics more productive, we need to start the work of reconciliation through dialogue. How might we begin? For starters, we all need to search for a way for us to describe the divide is how the different sides approach American history. We need to find a description of our divergent views that doesn’t sugar-coat the differences but also does not insult anyone. I believe that a large portion of the American public loves our country and its ideals but sees the nation’s march through history as one that is deeply intertwined with rampant racism, misogyny, colonialism, and even genocide. Many of us feel that these historical realities have directly affected the course of our lives and that of our family and ancestors. For this half of us, our patriotism is grounded in the solidity and grandeur of the ideals of the nation, despite the fact that Americans have sometimes been deeply oppressive in the name of those very ideals. For about an equal number of us, America’s history fills our heart with pride rather differently. For this half of the public, their patriotism is less on the nation’s ideals and the way we think about the actions the nation has taken. Our historical narrative emphasizes heroic fights for freedom and against oppression,

explorers bravely conquering the elements and hostile populations as they expanded the frontier, and altruistic sacrifice by the military to spread the God-given freedoms around the globe. For this half of us, the contradictions and failings in our history are, at best, sidebars to a more dominant story about American exceptionalism and the glorious path ever toward progress. Can we create a common narrative that we can all get behind? Maybe, but we certainly can’t as long as we see each other as enemies whose views are despicable, ignorant, or otherwise worthy of scorn. But if we start actually talking to each other about our personal experiences of learning and relating to history, perhaps something new can emerge. Maybe we can craft a collective narrative where the people who led the nation’s expansion were both freedom fighters of considerable bravery as well as folks who were deeply oppressive and sometimes involved in genocide. If Americans are going to try to work together on the specific problems of popularizing a new national narrative or address our polarization more broadly, we are going to need more people shifting their conversational style away from the debate mode and toward one that is based more on dialogue. This change will involve people making at least three major changes. First, we need to shift our intention. In our extremely polarized time, we too frequently go into such conversations with goals that don’t help us bridge our divides. Specifically, we too frequently focus on demonstrating - to ourselves, the other person, and anyone who might be listening - that we are correct and the other person is wrong. It is as though our goal is to find the answer to the question: What can I say that proves my debate opponent’s position is weaker than mine? Instead, we should be animated by a different question, such as:

What can I say so that my dialogue partner so that we might discover an authentic connection? Second, we need to do focus less on stating our beliefs and supporting facts and more on revealing the personal experiences that undergird our beliefs. Conversations focused on sharing experiences led us to our beliefs touch our hearts, not just our heads, and leave help create more empathy between people. Finally, we all need to try to spend more time in these conversations truly listening and less time talking. Too often, our focus when we are not talking is actually focused on preparing our next remark, instead of trying to see the issue from the standpoint of the other person. Our conversations will go very differently if our focus is on trying to imagine ourselves having the experiences they have had. The combination of their storytelling about experiences (my previous point) and our focus on listening will significantly reduce the sense of deep estrangement that we often feel when talking to people who beliefs about the world vary greatly from our own. This election has showed us that if we are scared of the other side’s potential to damage to our democracy, on the order of 150 million of us will fight through a pandemic, comically long lines, and voter suppression efforts to vote. Now that the most divisive election is 170 years is finally over, the work of saving our democracy takes a new form Let’s hope we can replace the fear and loathing in our hearts from each other with the curiosity and compassion that are the heart of dialogue. The continued functioning of our democracy may depend on it. Dr. David Campt is the principal of The Dialogue Company.

Gospel SPOTLIGHT

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Giving Thanks

Sometimes it seems as though we have more holidays and days to celebrate people and events than there are days on the calendar. But this month contains a national holiday that has special religious significance. This special day has been set aside for us to pause, ponder, praise, pray, and give thanks to God for His many blessings. Many families will gather together and share stories of God’s love, mercy, grace, and salvation. They will talk of God’s peace and presence in their lives, and tell of His goodness and guidance, hope and healing, power and protection. God’s generous blessings will be the most important topic of their discussions. He will be honored! There will also be families where God will not be respected or mentioned. It is not that thanks will be absent, but God will not be recognized or respected as the giver of all gifts. They will focus on what they have, have accomplished or achieved - believing that they have “done it on my own.” They

will not recognize His gifts. Some families will resent the day because they feel shortchanged or even forgotten by God. They have had trials too tragic to share and losses too great to describe. Their lives seem hopeless with nothing before them but darkness. The consequences of wrong choices have left them scarred for life. However, God still loves them! But, everyone can join the Psalmist and say, “Praise the Lord and give Him thanks!” Even those who feel hopeless and ungrateful. Why? This verse talks of His mercy which is always available to everyone: the humble, the proud, and the resentful. Prayer: Thank you, Lord! You have given us so very much. Yet, we ask for and need one more thing: A thankful heart! Please fill our hearts with gratitude. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Scripture Verse: Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Psalm 105:1

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As more businesses and individuals are minimizing the use of cash or even touching payment processing devices during the Covid-19 pandemic, peer to peer mobile payment apps such as CashApp and Venmo have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, also increasing are the cases reported to BBB’s Scam Tracker of app users being targeted by scammers. Better Business Bureau urges consumers to be aware of mobile payment scammers intent on stealing your hard-earned money. How the scam works For example, one target recently told BBB Scam Tracker that, after falling for a tech support scam, they were targeted by the con artist to purchase bogus software through CashApp. Another victim tried to buy concert tickets from a seller who claimed to only accept CashApp payments. “I did not know what that was at the time,” wrote the victim. “I was told I could cancel the transaction at any time. I sent the $350.00 for the tickets and was instantly blocked.” Another common con with CashApp involves fake customer support numbers. People looking for help with their CashApp account often search online for a support phone number, then rather than calling a CashApp representative, they are actually dialing a scammer who posted the phony number online. Under the guise of helping fix an issue with the app, the con artist tricks callers into sharing their log in information. After which the con artist drains the victim’s CashApp account. In other cases, the scammers trick victims into sending them money or installs malware on their smartphone. One victim told BBB.org/ ScamTracker she dialed a CashApp support phone number she found online, hoping to get help processing a refund. The CashApp “representative” claimed that the caller needed to “set up a dummy account” in CashApp and send them the balance of the other account. “I

asked her for the reason for this. The response given was this is how their system works and for me not to worry because the money was not leaving my account; it was only appearing to do so,” the victim wrote. “Despite my own doubts, I proceeded as requested.” The victim ended up losing more than $300 to this “support rep.” “Use extreme caution when working with peer to peer money transferring apps,” Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas said. “They are essentially another form of wiring money, which sends funds instantly with little chance of recovery or reversal.” How to protect yourself when paying with CashApp: No one representing Cash App will ever ask for your signin code over the phone or on social media. CashApp support will also never ask for payment or sensitive information, such as your full bank account information. Be skeptical of any business that requires CashApp payments. If a company claims to only accept CashApp and/or prepaid debit card payments, be very wary. This is a red flag of a scam. Double check information before sending money. Verify recipient’s name, CashApp handle, and information before sending them money. Link your money transfer app to a credit card. As with many other purchases, using a credit card will help protect you if you don’t get the goods or services you paid for. Linking to a debit card or directly to your bank account does not give you that added protection. If you wish to speak with a CashApp representative go directly through their site or call 855-351-2274. For more tips on how to be a savvy consumer, go to bbb.org. To report fraudulent activity or unscrupulous business practices, call BBB at 903-581-5704 or report it via BBB ScamTracker. Mechele Agbayani Mills is president and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas.

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The University of Texas at Tyler and Panola College announced a partnership in which students can earn a UT Tyler degree in education at Panola College. Administrators signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to make the partnership official. It is designed for Panola College students enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree program with the intent of earning a Bachelor of Science in, Interdisciplinary Studies (education) degree from UT Tyler. “As partners in education, we are committed to student success. By working together to offer this degree, we enhance the educational benefit to the citizens of East Texas, in particular those in the Panola College district, by providing not only a seamless pathway to our bachelor’s degree, but also the convenience of earning it in Carthage,” said Dr. Amir Mirmiran, UT Tyler provost. Panola College recently announced the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Teaching Scholarship to support students in the AAT program. The scholarship will be awarded annually with a preference to a student intending to earn a baccalaureate degree. “We are proud that Panola College and UT Tyler are entering into a seamless transfer agreement for our students,” said Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President of Instruction at Panola College. “This agreement will expand opportunities by providing access to earn a baccalaureate degree on the Panola College campus ensuring more learning and growth opportunities for our graduates and our community.” Texas is currently facing a teacher shortage. As teachers retire, administrators face difficulty finding qualified applicants to fill those vacancies. This partnership will help the

Dr. Greg Powell (left), Panola College president, and Dr. Michael Tidwell (right), UT Tyler president, sign the memorandum of understanding to make the partnership official. Administrators from both institutions and superintendents from local school districts witnessed the signing. UT Tyler will teach courses for its EC-6 education program on the Panola College campus to make the bachelor’s degree more accessible and help address the teacher shortage.

meet the needs in Panola County. “This agreement allows Panola College to grow their own teachers to help meet the needs of its district. By working with UT Tyler, Panola College will make qualified graduates available to local school districts, so they don’t have to search for teachers in other areas or across the state,” said Dr. Frank Dykes, UT Tyler School of Education director. Students can take all UT Tyler early childhood through 6 grade (EC-6) courses on the Panola College campus. They must be enrolled in the Panola College AAT degree program when they apply to UT Tyler and meet the formal criteria to be admitted into the UT Tyler EC-6 teacher preparation program. The EC-6 program prepares

students to teach English, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, health and physical education at the elementary level. For more information, Panola College students should contact the Panola College Office of Admissions, 903.693.2038. A member of the prestigious UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler focuses on student success and innovative research in the more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered to nearly 10,000 students. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News and World Report as a National University and Top Public School, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.

(L to R) Panola College President Greg Powell; Devin Tate, Beckville ISD superintendent; Dr. Donna Porter, Carthage ISD assistant superintendent; Bud Worley, Panola Early College High School/Panola Charter School superintendent; UT Tyler President Michael Tidwell.

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Introducing children to charity early in their lives can lay a foundation of philanthropy that lasts a lifetime. The more kids witness charitable giving, the more likely they are to embrace charity as they grow up. Teaching children that it is better to give than to receive can be challenging, but it’s never too early to instill philanthropic feelings in a child. In order to help young children, understand what it means to be charitable, try these ideas.

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Open a dialogue A study from the United Nations Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found simply talking to children about giving increased the likelihood that children would give by 20 percent. Being specific makes a difference in getting the message out there. For example, rather than mentioning we have to give because it makes the world a better place, explain how donating food will help feed the less fortunate who cannot afford to feed themselves.

Jamestown! Jamestown, Virginia was settled over 400 years ago. It was the first permanent English colony in North America.

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Help out neighbors Being charitable doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money or even putting together material things. It can involve donating time to others who may need assistance. Service-oriented projects, such as raking leaves, baking cookies or taking in elderly neighbors’ garbage cans, are

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with small projects kids can embrace and understand. Spend time going through clothes that no longer fit and make a trip to a charitable clothing drive or collection bin. Bring your child to a clothing store or toy store and pick out an item that can be donated to a less fortunate child. This way he or she can participate firsthand.

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There is no town left, but today you can go to visit the area where Jamestown started and see copies of the ships on which the first settlers sailed to get to a new land. There are also models of the English fort and a Native American village that you can study to learn how the people lived then.

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Captain John Smith, one of the founders of Jamestown, Virginia, recorded about 50 Powhatan Indian words. William Strachey, a writer, recorded about 500 words. They spelled the words based on their sounds. The language of the Powhatan is no longer spoken, but people are studying the language. And, some words we use today, such as “raccoon,” have come from this language!

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What do you know about the daily life of the Native Americans during colonial times? Below are some daily activities of the Powhatan Indians. Read each clue and circle “T” if it is True and “F” if it is False. 1. Men would shave one side of their heads so bow strings didn’t get caught in their hair. 2. Women built the “yehakins” (long houses). 3. Men built canoes to travel across the sea. 4. Men worked the fields to grow crops. 5. Women collected firewood and water. 6. Men would fish with spears and fishing poles. 7. Powhatans harvested corn, beans, squash and sunflowers. T F 8. Men hunted deer, turkey and zebra for food. T F 9. Long houses had fires burning inside, T F to cook with and for warmth. 10. Long houses had a hole in the roof T F to allow smoke to escape. 11. Villages were usually built on T F high ground near rivers. 12. Men would skin and clean the meat T F they brought home after hunting.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America: This group began in 1860 to provide an alternative for boys who were roaming the streets. It originally was solely for boys but expanded to include girls in 1990. Clubs are located across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and on American military bases around the world, providing various services and safe places for communities to gather.

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STUDENTS can help support YOUTH in need athletic fields, and other recreational areas in low-income places throughout the United States. KaBoom also helps renovate and restore existing playgrounds.

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Charitable giving and volunteerism know no boundaries in regard to age, gender, or social status. Even children can be great stewards for philanthropic efforts. In fact, according to a 2013 study from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, nine out of 10 children give money to charity. Children often develop a charitable nature thanks to their parents, but some kids embrace charity all on their own. Many youngsters are most drawn to organizations that help children. As kids search for charities to work with, parents can keep that in mind and steer them toward these kid-friendly organizations.

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With the addition of East Texas bornand-raised ophthalmologist Sawyer Hall D.O., to its highly-trained medical and surgical eye care team, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is once again demonstrating its commitment to the whole health of patients across Northeast Texas. “Dr. Hall not only brings an unbelievable level of skill and expertise to our team here, he brings a knowledge and familiarity with our patients and this area. He grew up in Marshall, in a family of caregivers and physicians, and he provides an understanding of this community and its needs,” said

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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic combats heart issues in East Texas with new cardiac specialist CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Cardiology continues its fight against heart disease on behalf of East Texans with the addition of Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dean Sabayon, M.D., to the talented team in Longview. “Dr. Sabayon has a fantastic background and extensive experience that will offer valuable cardiac services to the patients of Northeast Texas,” said Brandy Moore, Vice President, Physician Practice Operations, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “Dr. Sabayon’s expertise in cardiac electrophysiology allows him to evaluate a patient’s heart’s electrical signals to diagnose conditions

such as arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation (a-fib). These conditions, which are very common in our area, are contributors to stroke and other life-threatening illnesses.” Dr. Sabayon received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from American University of Beirut in Lebanon before receiving his medical degree from University of Balamand. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the American University of Beirut. In addition, he completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Great patient care is about understanding,” said Dr. Sabayon. “My job as a physician is to provide the necessary information to help patients understand their condition, then create a safe, efficient, effective and individualized treatment plan.” Dr. Sabayon will be seeing patients at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Cardiology located at 703 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 5008, in Longview. To schedule a consultation or a telemedicine visit with Dr. Sabayon call 903.315.4880, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..

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Brandy Moore, Vice President, Physician Practice Operations, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “Dr. Hall is ready to work with our patients, alongside our incredible team, to make the best decision regarding care. His ophthalmic surgical experience includes cataract extractions, corneal surgery, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.” Dr. Hall received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida and completed his ophthalmology residency and internal medicine/

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CHRISTUS East Texas Baptist University met Tuesday with members of the NuTown Revitalization Group (NRG), a local non-profit organization that strives to promote social, educational, and economic awareness to improve the Marshall community. University President J. Blair Blackburn presented co-founders Chris Frazier, Tasha Williams, and Anna Ansari with a donation of $1,500 toward the creation of NRG’s forthcoming Educational Resource Center and Youth Recreation Center. “This donation will help us get the essentials we need to bring our plans to fruition,” Frazier said. “We’re starting from scratch, so we need everything—office supplies, desks, chairs, computers. We’ll also be renovating our future facility, so once we get our building together, we can do everything we want to, such as open after-school programs and offer adult education classes.” Nu-Town Revitalization Group was recently granted non-profit status by the state of Texas, and their soon-to-be-opened Education Resource Center will offer a variety of services to both adults and children, including tutoring, computer access, homework assistance, and resume-building. The organization hopes to serve the Marshall community and give hope for the future through the gift of education. “When I was growing up, we did not have these avenues for community growth or development at all,” Williams added. “That’s

what inspired me to make an impact in our community. Like me, a child may not know what is inside them, what they are capable of doing. All it takes is someone working with that child, helping them discover what makes that light come on and showing them that someone actually cares about them. This is what we want to achieve at the center.” University President J. Blair Blackburn presents NRG co-founders Working with NRG is part of Chris Frazier, Tasha Williams, and Anna Ansari with a donation the University’s continued com- of $1,500 toward the creation of the forthcoming Educational Resource Center and Youth Recreation Center. mitment to serve the city of Marshall, including the Neighborthey were raised. Each had an overwhelming hood Renewal Initiative. Dr. Blackburn looks desire to make a difference. Co-founder and forward to partnering further with NRG in Marshall native Anna Ansari moved to Austhe future, including donating more funds, tin to become a lawyer but says she keeps supplies, and essential needs, as well as en- coming back because of her family roots and couraging students to volunteer in support the feeling that she can’t help but want to be of NRG. involved in the place that has her heart. “Partnering with Nu-Town will give “I’ve always believed education gives you ETBU students the chance to get involved so much power,” Ansari said. “I have a law and enhance our community,” Dr. Black- degree, and with that single piece of paper, burn shared. “Part of our mission is develop- I can do lots of things. Many kids don’t feel ing Christian servant leaders that can invest like they have that power, but if you give right here in Marshall. We want them to take them education, it emboldens them. That’s the initiative, wherever God leads them after why it’s so great to have a partnership with this Hill, to invest in their community, much this University, so these kids can see college like Chris, Tasha, and Anna.” students and know the kind of power that’s Three of NRG’s founders in attendance accessible to them through education. Giving on Tuesday graduated from Marshall High them inspiration and experiences like these School and eventually found themselves in embodies what we hope to accomplish with a position to give back to the town in which the opening of NRG.”

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

Community 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.