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FROM THE PUBLISHER DEBBIE BROWER

My friend Ashley Cooper and I have a running joke about our foster mom abilities. We seem to have hearts that are too big and too soft to be able to let them go. So we have a few at our houses -- we just aren’t telling how many are ours and how many are really fosters!

HAHA! The problem is that there are not enough people willing to foster to really make a dent in helping the overpopulation of animals in our area.

Much as we try, we cannot save every animal someone contacts us about. It is heartbreaking. We keep trying though.

My wish is that everyone would spay/ neuter their pets and help control unwanted animals.

There is a wonderful group of women I call my best friends who work tirelessly to help unwanted animals in the area.

They are now known as Partners for Paws Texarkana. These women got together two years ago and decided to DO something -- and they did. From small dogs to big dogs, kittens to feral cats, they are on a mission. I love them with all my heart. So here is a shout out to my amazing friends who continue on despite the overwhelming odds against them...

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It is difficult for any of us to understand what makes people treat animals like some do. Meet William -- who came to me from the shelter with a leg that was COMPLETELY broken off. A woman found him in the edge of the woods, covered in fleas and starving. In fact, you could see every bone in his little 5 pound body. After surgery to cut off part of the broken bone and put it back together, good food and lots of love, this baby thrived -- now weighing in at 9 pounds! If you didn’t know it was him, you wouldn’t not recognize him. He is known as my “Little Man” and will always be in my heart.

Little Man went to his new home recently and although I never feel like anyone could be as good as me and my house, he is really doing great. Mary Jackson updates me regularly on how he is doing which helps a lot. She is an amazing doggy mommy and I knew he would be good in her hands -- and heart.

Please open up your heart this Christmas and consider fostering or adopting a pet in need. The life you save allows us to help just one more. Fostering saves so many lives. If William had not been pulled from the shelter, he would not have survived. He could barely stand because he had no nourishment in his body and was so weak we had to hold him up.

From a thrown away baby to a life of love and caring, William was one of the lucky ones. Please help us bring luck to others. If you can’t help by fostering

or adopting, donations are always welcome. Please donate on-line at www.pawstexarkana.org. The funds you give will help so many find new homes, giving others a chance to follow suit.

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STUDENTAMBA TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYTEXARKANA STUDENT AMBASSADORS SPREAD CHEER ON CAMPUS AND IN COMMUNITY FOLKS on and off campus

recognize them by their navy blue polo shirts – or white oxford shirts and jackets – depending on the occasion, as well as their outgoing personalities.

Often considered the face of the student body, the Student Ambassadors at Texas A&M University-Texarkana are called upon to greet guests at university events and make connections with donors and alumni who visit the campus.

The ambassadors are an impressive team. They come from five different countries, representing diverse backgrounds and various majors in all three of the academic colleges on campus.

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MARK MISSILDINE STUDENT AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR

ASSADORS

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They are talented, smart and outgoing students who are dedicated to not only the university but the greater Texarkana community as well.

Student Ambassadors are charged with representing the university both on and off campus while serving as mentors and role models to all students, Missildine says.

students, faculty and staff members, donors, alumni and other friends of the university,” Missildine says.

“Our ambassadors truly represent the diversity of our campus, are comfortable in various situations, “The Student Ambassadors “Our primary focus is on service have professional attitudes, and generally divide their time between and on helping our students develop possess a willingness to participate the campus and community personally and professionally,” in special events and service volunteer activities,” says Mark Missildine says. “We believe these opportunities.”

Missildine, who coordinates the two things go hand in hand.”

Student Ambassadors program Oftentimes, Missildine says, at A&Mthe Student Texarkana.

Ambassadors “Our program are called on to provides represent the students with student body in the opportunity interactions with to develop state and local leadership skills, leaders and the network with media. professionals, and promote “It’s very good public service experience for both on and off the students, and campus.” it complements what’s happening Dozens of in the classroom students apply and with student each year to life on campus,” be selected as he says. ambassadors, and program A&M-Texarkana participants are Student chosen through Ambassadors an extensive receive a $750 application and scholarship each interview process. fall and spring Missildine says the selection semester of program participation.

“This fall, we had more than 140 committee looks for student leaders In order to continue, they must applications for 16 positions,” with friendly personalities that complete a minimum of 12 semester Missildine says. “To be selected, allow them to interact well with credit hours each fall and spring students must be dependable, people. semester and maintain a cumulative responsible, confident, and present 2.75 grade-point average. themselves as student leaders “Student Ambassadors also need willing to dedicate themselves the ability to communicate clearly The ambassadors participate in to furthering the reach of the with a variety of constituencies, an orientation process and have university.” including prospective and current monthly meetings to stay apprised 016 ALT Magazine | December 2016

SPOTLIGHT ON TAMUT STUDENT AMBASSADORS

MATTHEW BARRETT

CHRISTEN BLAKE

PHILIP DEROUEN

REBEKAH DRENNON

A junior transfer student from Shasta College in Redding, California, Matthew Barrett says he chose A&M-Texarkana because it offered the degree he wanted – electrical engineering – and the opportunity to play baseball.

For Christen Blake, of Flower Mound, Texas, being a student ambassador is a natural extension of her outgoing personality.

Like many of the student ambassadors, Philip DeRouen is a well-rounded student.

For Rebekah Drennon, a sophomore double major in mass communication and kinesiology from Mineola, Texas, A&MTexarkana was an easy choice.

“I really enjoy being a student ambassador because it’s helped me get to know people and make connections,” he says. “Being involved on campus has also helped me acclimate to the area.”

Upon graduating from A&M-Texarkana, Matthew plans to work for the military.

“I’m really enjoying my time at A&M-Texarkana.

The professors are great.

They’re fair, and they build good relationships with students.”

The double major in biology and psychology plans to attend medical school and to become an inpatient pediatric psychiatrist with a specialization in oncology.

“As a member of The Texas A&M University System, I knew A&MTexarkana would academically prepare me for the future,” Christen says.

“I fell in love with A&MTexarkana when I toured the campus and met the students and faculty. It’s like a family.”

As an ambassador, vice president of sisterhood for her sorority, Omega Delta Chi, and the lead event coordinator for the Campus Activities Board, Christen enjoys being able to help the university grow and to create traditions that will continue in the future.”

“When you step on campus, you feel accepted. It’s an amazing atmosphere,” she says.

The freshman nursing major from Lafayette, Louisiana, plays on the Eagles baseball team and is a member of Phi Lambda Chi fraternity, the Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board.

“I like the fact that A&M-Texarkana is a medium-sized campus and that I get to watch the school grow to its full potential,” Philip says. “I am blessed, and I feel honored to be an ambassador.”

“I like the small campus atmosphere and the fact that I get to know all of my professors,” Rebekah says. “I love being an ambassador because I get to represent the student body at different events and to interact with many people outside of the university.

In addition to her service as an ambassador, Rebekah is involved in the Student Government Association, Omega Delta Chi sorority, Campus Activities Board and the University Honors program.

She plans to obtain a master’s degree in nutrition and to go into sports public relations and travel with a pro team.

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of campus and community events and activities. They also receive valuable leadership and teamwork training.

for us,” says Gulley, who also works “(Being an) ambassador is an part time and is active in the Future amazing job that I have the privilege Teachers Association. to be a part of. I love meeting and having wonderful conversations Travis Garvin, a senior criminal with the president, donors, council Taylor Gulley, a senior teacher justice major from Succasunna, New members and senators that come education major from Texarkana, Jersey, agrees. out to our events to support our Arkansas, became a student university and what it stands for. ambassador her sophomore year.

“Being able to represent my Being a Student Ambassador makes She has been called upon to speak university gives me a great sense me feel special to know that I at several official functions of the of pride. We, as ambassadors, are could represent the university in an university and the A&M-Texarkana proud of our university… just as awesome way. I love telling people Alumni Association. our university is proud of us,” says that I am a Student Ambassador Garvin, who also serves as president because I am so proud to be one,” “(Serving as an ambassador) has of Phi Lambda Chi fraternity and a says Lovelady, who works part become the best part of my college First Year Experience coach. time in the Eagles Central campus experience,” Gulley says. “It helped bookstore, serves on the Campus me overcome my fear of public Shannon Lovelady, a junior mass Activities Board and was named speaking and created opportunities communication major from CAB Member of the Year in 2015. for me to have genuine Rockwall, Texas, is grateful for the conversations with those around me. many opportunities provided by the For Olateju Ojeyinka, a sophomore (Being a student ambassador) opens program. electrical engineering major from up so many different opportunities Nigeria, being a student ambassador means responsibility.

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“It means that anywhere I find myself, my actions reflect a definition of what Texas A&M University-Texarkana symbolizes.

Being a student ambassador means I have the duty of being a positive example in all facets of my educational pursuit here at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.”

The Student Ambassadors are involved with planning and participating in the university’s first major community service project, Eagle Pride City Wide, which will be April 8, 2017. It will be a major service initiative involving Eagle students, faculty, staff and their family members.

SPOTLIGHT ON TAMUT STUDENT AMBASSADORS

PETR EGOROV

SON LAM

ROYA MORAKABIAN

Four years ago, junior chemistry major Petr Egorov attended Pleasant Grove High School as an exchange student from Moscow, Russia.

Son Lam grew up in Soc Trang, a small town in Vietnam, where his family owns a manufacturing company that produces Chinese sauces and cakes.

A sophomore biology major from Van Alstyne, Texas, Roya Morakabian transferred to A&MTexarkana this fall from the University of TexasDallas.

While in Texarkana, he because acquainted with the university through his host parents Jack and Glenda Ballard, who at that time served as dean of the College of Education and Liberal Arts.

Upon completing high school in Russia, Petr entered medical school for a short time.

In spring 2016, he decided to transfer to A&M-Texarkana to pursue a degree in chemistry.

The son of a surgeon, Petr plans to attend medical school to become a physician.

As an ambassador, Petr says he enjoys interacting with students, professors and friends of the university.

“Being an ambassador is interesting for me. I haven’t had an experience like this before. We don’t have this type of program in Russia.”

An ardent musician, Petr enjoys taking piano classes from Mary Scott Goode at Texarkana College. In addition to the piano, he plays the clarinet, saxophone, Irish whistle, harmonica and guitar.

The president of the International Students Club, vice president of the Eagles Business Club and a student-worker in the John F. Moss Library makes sure he has time for his studies and extracurricular activities.

“I enjoy working with students and meeting people from the community,” Son says, adding that he is a “people person” who seeks balance in his life.

The junior business administration major with a concentration in marketing will graduate from A&M-Texarkana in May 2017. He plans to obtain a Master of Business Administration and ultimately a PhD, with a goal of becoming a university professor.

“I really like that I know most of the students, faculty and staff at the university,” Roya says.

“I consider it a privilege and an honor to serve as a student ambassador.”

Roya is very active on campus, serving on the Campus Activities Board, the Student Government Association and as a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and the art club. She’s also helping to form a new chapter of TriBeta, an international biology society.

“This time nine months ago, I was looking for a small campus. All of the chips fell into place, and I found A&M-Texarkana.

I really enjoy being here.

It feels like home.”

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"The nursing program at TC helps our students get the education they need to be successful in this field and feel

confident as they start work. With quality programs like the ones at TC so close to home, higher education can be a

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reality for any student who wants to pursue it.

TEXARKANA COLLEGE’S NURSING PROGRAM HAS A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE.

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in our area, one might think that the job market is saturated with the profession.

However, our community and the rest of the United States continues to suffer from a nursing shortage. Luckily, those who are considering one of the fastest growing careers in America needn’t look far from home for an accredited program with a history of excellence.

In fact, that is exactly what Courtney Shoalmire did. After graduation from Pleasant Grove, Courtney began her nursing journey at Texarkana College and then went on to get her BSN, an MNSc and MSN in nursing. She has now returned to her alma mater to continue working with nursing students as they pursue their goals and was named Dean of the William R. Patterson Health Sciences Division in January of last year. “Nursing is an important profession because it not only helps people regain their health, it helps them maintain their well-being.

Nurses have to be able to take care of a person on their worst day, and they often have to put themselves aside in order to help and treat someone else,” Courtney says. “Nursing is that piece of the healthcare puzzle that links all the other parts together from the physician to the respiratory therapist to the speech therapist and so on. Nursing ALT-Mag.com | December 2016 023

helps all the other pieces work together.”

Courtney grew up witnessing this kind of dedication.

Her mom was a Texarkana College graduate and a home health nurse. In Courtney’s home, there was never a question of going to college, just where she wanted to go and what she would study.

“It was just a natural expectation that I would go to college and then pursue a master’s degree,” Courtney says. “I’m the oldest of four sisters and two brothers. We all have at least one master’s degree. One of my sisters has a PhD, and one of my other sisters and I have two master’s degrees.

Higher education was always encouraged in my house.”

Not only was Courtney inspired from her mom’s occupation, she also grew up loving science and studying how the body works; nursing was a natural fit for her personal interests, and Texarkana College was an accredited nursing school with a high licensure passing rate here at home. In fact, Texarkana College was the first associate degree nursing program in the state of Texas and was the first accredited program in Texas. They offer several different programs for students pursuing a nursing career: vocational nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and a pathway to a bachelor of science in nursing where two years are completed at TC, and two more are completed through A&M Texarkana. They also have programs for paramedics, certified nurse assistants, pharmacy techs, and a medical office careers certificate. “Once I decided to study nursing, I didn’t see a reason to go anywhere else. There was a wonderful program here in Texarkana,” Courtney says.

“Over the years, that program has continued to grow and expand.

There are so many opportunities for students here, and we are continually working towards how we can better meet the needs of our graduates.”

After Courtney finished her associate’s degree program at Texarkana College, she went on to pursue her BSN at UAMS through their completion program. Then, she got her MNSc,

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master’s of nursing science, through UAMS as well. When she graduated from the UAMS program in Little Rock, Courtney took a job teaching nursing for UAMS in Hope, AR. She ended up spending ten years in the classroom. “I had two groups of students that I just loved to teach,” Courtney says. “I enjoyed teaching the students who were just starting out in the nursing program. They were so eager, and they would think that just taking a blood pressure was saving the world. It was so exciting to see them on that journey. Next, I loved teaching the students in their final semester of nursing school. There at the end, everything starts coming together and making sense to them.

I would look at them and know that they were ready to take their NCLEX (licensure) exam to become a member of the profession.”

Though she enjoyed teaching, Courtney wanted to pursue administrative work after 10 years in the classroom, so she enrolled at Loyola University to get her second master’s, a MSN or master of science in nursing in Healthcare Systems Management. “Having a higher education, studying something and completing a program of study can help you in all areas of life. It teaches you skills like time management, professional communication, being part of a team, setting goals and working hard to reach those goals,” Courtney says.

After she graduated, she applied for a position as grant project director at Texarkana College and worked on a team to procure 1.67 million dollars from a U.S. Department of Labor Grant. This grant helped provide a new simulation lab for nursing students at Texarkana College. In January 2015, Courtney applied for the new Dean of the William R. Patterson Health Sciences Division and accepted the position. “I was very excited to accept the position, but I was nervous. I had never managed this great number of people,” Courtney says. “My position oversees the

vocational nursing, ADN, paramedic, pharmacy tech and CNA programs. My job is to make sure that all of these programs are meeting Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations and maintaining state requirements. Though there are a lot of things to oversee, I love leading this incredibly gifted faculty who are passionate about education and student success.”

Since accepting the dean’s position, Courtney has been focused on continuing the tradition of excellence in TC’s nursing programs. When Courtney was a student at TC, she mainly learned from textbooks, lecture and video with a few training models and mannequins for extra practice. However, Texarkana College has since revolutionized its program. “When I was going through school, we didn’t even all have a computer,” Courtney says.

“Today students have so much technology to support learning in the classroom and at home. They have access to online support, practice quizzes, study guides and videos. Plus, the equipment in the classroom is much more life-like. It really gives students a

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taste of what they will face in the profession.”

Courtney says that Texarkana College has been fortunate to receive several grants that have helped them purchase state-ofthe-art simulation equipment and training models. A visitor to the program would find two mock hospital rooms and several high-fidelity patient simulators. With these simulators, instructors can control the heart rate, blood pressure, and other vitals, giving the nursing students a more realistic learning environment. “The equipment allows students to practice skills and scenarios in conjunction with taking care of people in the hospital,” Courtney says. “It’s a safe place to learn and to make mistakes.”

The new equipment will soon be joined by a simulation mom, simulation baby, and five more mannequins. Plus, they will be adding three more hospital rooms, including a labor and delivery room, pediatric unit and nursery. “The health care system is increasingly hard to navigate. There are new health care tests and treatments all the time. Our programs have to stay up-todate, and we hope we are making a positive impact in our community by teaching upto-date information and providing hands on practices,” Courtney says.

This dedication to modernizing their equipment is only one way that Courtney believes the program at TC is unique. They provide a wide variety of programs, and they provide several certification avenues to meet students’ needs. Students can complete their associate degree and pass the NCLEX to become an RN after only two years.

Then, they can find employment and still enroll for the last two years as a completion for their bachelor’s degree. They also offer a transitional program for those with a VN who want an associate degree. She explains that TC offers 20 full-time nursing faculty members with decades of experience. Many of their faculty still work in the healthcare field. “Our staff is always here to help students,” Courtney says. “There is never a day when I walk up to my office that I don’t see students lined up at our faculty’s doors.

Being a nurse educator is such an important position. Their students will go out and touch so many people’s lives. Without nurse educators, that wouldn’t be possible. Their efforts in the classroom make a difference in thousands of people’s lives.”

The Health Sciences division has also had the same administrative assistant since 1978. Ms. Linda Arnold is a mainstay in the Health Sciences department. “Linda’s remarkable organizational skills keep each program and the faculty in order. She has helped thousands of students attain a higher education credential over the years.

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Mrs. Arnold is not the only staff member that is a constant part of the student’s journey at TC. When students want to enroll, they will all talk to the same academic advisor, Mrs. Karen Holt. “I think it’s a really unique experience to have one specific academic advisor,” Courtney says. “You don’t often get that at one of the bigger universities. Here, every student from VN to ADN to pharmacy tech will be helped by her. She helps make sure that all students are meeting their qualifications and graduation requirements. She knows our students and helps make sure they are successful.”

Not only does TC offer personal support for their students through facilities and faculty, TC offers scholarships through their presidential scholars program that pays full tuition and fees for students who want to pursue an associate degree. “These scholarships are paid for from the TC foundation for students who have worked hard in high school,” Courtney says. “Students can literally graduate with their Associate Degree in Nursing and no debt. This program offers opportunities to students who would never have had the chance to pursue a higher education.”

While all of these aspects make TC’s program unique, as Dean, Courtney has even more goals to help make the William Patterson School of Health Sciences a program that continues to provide for the needs of students in this community. She wants to increase professional development for her instructors in the field of education. She wants to start and increase online theory courses. However, the biggest goal on her horizon is helping to

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make sure the pharmacy tech and paramedic programs become accredited. The paramedic program has already had a site visit from the accreditation board and are awaiting to hear their decision. “Having an accredited program is proof to the students and to the public that you are meeting a higher standard than the minimum,” Courtney says. “Also, as licensure expectations increase, we want to meet those needs on this campus for those programs.”

The proof that TC is meeting the needs of its students is found in their statistics. They have a 90.14% passing rate for licensure on the NCLEX-RN exam and a 100% pass rate for licensure on the NCLEX-PN exam. They also have an above 90% employment rate after graduation. With these accredited programs offered in our own community, students can find a degree plan that meets their needs and know that a job is waiting for them when they are done. “Higher education is important; not only for the skills it teaches you, but also for the leg up it gives you in an increasingly competitive job market. Plus, as our president, James Henry Russell, always says, ‘A person with an associate degree or certificate makes approximately $500,000 more over their lifetime than someone with no higher educational credential,’” Courtney says. “The nursing program at TC helps our students get the education they need to be successful in this field and feel confident as they start work. With quality programs like the ones at TC so close to home, higher education can be a reality for any student who wants to pursue it.”

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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Tammy Goodwin and Dr. Loni Taylor Make Education a Family Affair at the University of Arkansas Community College-Hope/Texarkana

A mother is a daughter’s first and most influential example.

She is a pillar of encouragement and guidance far after a child reaches adulthood. For Loni Taylor and her mother, Tammy Goodwin, their bond has grown to also include the camaraderie of being colleagues at UACCH in Texarkana.

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Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. Before taking her position at the college, Tammy worked as an R.N, yet she has always had the desire to enter the field of education. “I always felt led to teach and when the opportunity arose to teach others in my profession, I left clinical nursing to become a full time educator.”

She now works as the college’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program Coordinator.

Loni’s entrance into education was sparked by her love for science and medicine. “I have always had a passion for medicine, so when the opportunity presented itself to work with the Pre-Professional Medical/Science major it seemed to be a perfect fit,” Loni says. She currently teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biology, and Nutrition.

While they enjoy the novelty of being both relatives and colleagues, teaching at the same school was something they never planned on purposely. “God directed our paths [and] this is where we both were led to be. [It’s] a total bonus,” they said. Many of their students find it interesting that they will start out their studies with Dr. Taylor and continue on with her mother in nursing school.

While they both agree that working together makes for a wonderful and positive work environment, they’ve found that most of their casual conversations outside of work are still centered around their professions, which can be a disadvantage.

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Outside of work together, the two like to spend time with the entire family in their cabin in the Ouachitas.

Loni and her husband, Chris Taylor, have two children, Adeline (4) and Asher (1). Tammy and her husband, also named Lonny, recently celebrated their 36th anniversary.

Both mother and daughter consider their positions to be a part of their purpose and calling. They look forward to continue to lend themselves to each of their respective professions in any way that God sees fit for in the future. “I would like to continue educating those interested in medical fields,” Loni says. “I am excited to see where God will take my career in the years to come. I [plan] to also continue my equine veterinary practice on the side. [I] enjoy the patients and clients immensely.”

Likewise, Tammy is glad to continue serving in the capacity as an educator and has even considered the possibility of sharing her expertise abroad. “I wish to remain here as a nurse educator as long as I am needed and purposeful in this role,” Tammy says. “I plan to continue my medical mission work overseas.”

Overall, both embrace the unique opportunity they were blessed to share. “We never anticipated that we would find ourselves in these circumstances of working together. We are truly enjoying all the aspects of intermingling our fields and careers.”

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Just like her role at Texarkana Emergency Center, Brooke is a vital member of the community. She’s a Sustaining member of the Junior League, member of Wilbur Smith Rotary Club, on the committee for the local Cattle Barron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society, and a member of the Leadership Texarkana Class of 2016-17. Brooke also supports and is involved in Women for the Arts.

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Fish Tales with Mike Brower Cabela’s The New Bass Pro? Just a year or so ago, Bass Pro bought Ranger boats. Now they want to buy Cabela’s. Johnny Morris seems intent on gobbling up other companies the same way PRADCO did several years ago in order to gain somewhat of a monopoly on part of the fishing/hunting business.

Right now, Bass Pro has a tackle business, hunting business, an “A” line boat and a “C” line boat. It may not be long until they have Cabela’s, which will add more (99) stores and more business to the already fishing empire that is Bass Pro Shop. I don’t know why, but when I read about the Cabela’s buyout, my first thought was the Biff Tannen “Pleasure Palace” from Back to the Future 3 and how Biff controls the town of Hill Valley.

I guess if the SEC ok’s the deal then we will all be Bass Pro customers and your Cabela’s credit card will now be a Bass Pro. Very soon we will be calling Bass Pro the “Evil Empire” and seeing memes of Johnny Morris as Darth Vader telling us the fishing world is full of rebels and they must be defeated.

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Texarkana’s Top Lawyer

Monty Murry

Murry Law Office Education • Baylor University – BA 1983 • Baylor University School of Law – JD 1985 Licenses and Certifications • Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law • Texas Board of Legal Specialization • Licensed to Practice Law in Texas & Arkansas • Trained Mediator Memberships • Texas Trial Lawyers Association • State Bar of Texas • Arkansas Bar Association • U.S. Supreme Court • U.S. Court of Appeals – Fifth & Eighth Circuits • U.S. District Courts – Northern & Eastern Districts of Texas and Western District of Arkansas

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Jason Horton

Jason Horton Law Firm • 2016 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star in Criminal Defense and Appellate Law • National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys in Texas for Client Satisfaction • 2014-2015 President of the Texarkana Bar Association • 2015 Bob Black Bar Leadership Award from the Texas Tech Law ALT-Mag.com | December 2016 051 School Alumni Association

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First Runner-Up: Jerry D. Rochelle bowie county district attorney

First Runner-Up: Kelley Crisp Bowie County Assistant DA

Nominees: Howard Mowery David Carter Demaris Hart

Nominees: Mark ElliotT Ben King Jacob S. Potter Josh Thane

Winner: monty Murry Murry Law Office

Winner: Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Firm

AD MINISTR AT IV E/ R E G ULATO RY L AW Winner: Phillip Jordan Jordan Law Firm LLP

First Runner-Up: Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm Nominees: Brent Langdon John Tidwell George Matteson

AP PELLATE P R ACT ICE

Winner: Troy Hornsby Miller James Miller & Horsnby LLP

First Runner-Up: John Mercy Mercy, Carter, Tidwell LLP Nominees: Caroline Craven Lauren Sutton Richards Lisa McPherson

BAN KING A N D FIN A N CE L AW

Winner: Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm First Runner-Up: David Ruff Law Office of David Ruff Nominees: Nick Newton Cory Floyd Jim Haltom

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Winner: David Ruff Law Office of David Ruff First Runner-Up: David James Miller, James, Miller & Hornsby

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C O M M E RC IAL L ITIG ATIO N

Winner: Howard Mowery Spicer Rudstrom PLLC First Runner-Up: David Carter Mercy Carter Tidwell, LLP Nominees: Kyle Davis Ben King Brent M. Langdon

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Winner: Tina Green Capshaw Green, PLLC First Runner-Up: Wes Jordon Jordan Law Firm, LLP Nominees: Kyle Davis Nick Newton Darren W. Anderson

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Winner: Craig Henry Law Office of Craig Henry

First Runner-Up: Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm Nominees: Mark ElliotT Jason Horton Shorty Barrett

CRIMINAL DEF ENS E: W HI TE COLLAR

Winner: Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Firm First Runner-Up: Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm Nominees: Joe Tyler Mark ElliotT Craig Henry

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Winner: Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Firm First Runner-Up: Shorty Barrett Barrett & Tyler LLP Nominees: Mark ElliotT Mike Lusk Jacob S. Potter

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Winner: Glen Hudspeth Hudspeth Law Firm First Runner-Up: Demaris Hart Langdon Davis Law Firm Nominees: Mark ElliotT Howard Mowery J Michael Smith

H EA LT H CA R E L AW

Winner: Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan

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L A BO R L AW

Winner: David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm First Runner-Up: Glen Hudspeth Hudspeth Law Firm Nominees: Lisa Mcpherson Louise Tausch Greg Giles

Thank you Texarkana, for voting me Top Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Lawyer

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Winner: John Mercy Mercy Carter Tidwell, LLP

Nominees: Frank Poff James Cranford John Greer

MEDICAL MAL P RACTICE - D E FE NDANTS Winner: Alan Harrel

AtChley, RusselL, Waldrop and HlavinKa, LLP First Runner-Up: Lisa McPherson Langdon Davis Law Firm Nominees: Howard Mowery Paul Miller Jennifer Doan

MEDICAL MAL P RACTICE - PLAI NTI FFS Winner: Darby Doan Haltom & Doan

First Runner-Up: David Carter Mercy, Carter, Tidwell, LLP Nominees: Lisa McPherson Howard Mowery J Michael Smith

P ERS O NAL INJURY - DEF E NDANTS

Winner: Howard Mowery Spicer Rudstrom PLLC First Runner-Up: Alan Harrel Atchley, RusselL, Waldrop and HlaVinka LLp

Murry Law Office Specializing in Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents

Voted Texarkana’s Top Lawyer and

Top Personal Injury LitigationPlaintiffs Lawyer 2016

Monty G. Murry, Murry Law Office 3918 Texas Blvd. | Texarkana, TX 75503 903.823.3000 | Fax 903.823.3002 mgmurry@murrylaw.com

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First Runner-Up: David Carter Mercy Carter Tidwell, LLP

Thank you for voting me top insurance lawyer Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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We are honored to have our attorneys selected among Texarkana’s Top Lawyers.

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He freed the caged dog, once a loved family pet, Last year in a home, this year no home yet.

Without hesitation, he called the dog’s name, And the dog ran to him, despite fear and pain.

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There’s much work to do for those we hold dear.”

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SPRING INTO A GREAT RATE! If you’re thinking of buying a home, call me first to learn how much you might be qualified to borrow. Knowing the amount you can afford can put you in a stronger position when you negotiate your purchase contract.

Call today to find out how much you can afford.

Jason Cree Branch Manager

Even if another lender has provided a quote, call me. We’ll perform an apples-to-apples comparison to ensure you are receiving the best financing for your situation. This is a complimentary service so there’s nothing to lose—and the straight facts to gain.

NMLS #209270 AR #17523 903-223-5632 office 903-277-2726 mobile jcree@SWBC.com www.jasoncree.com Providing exceptional service to Texarkana and surrounding area borrowers for more than 15 years.

Ask for your complimentary home buying booklet today.

3101 Kennedy Lane Ste. 200 Texarkana, TX 75503

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The Rancher’s Wife

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Peace, Love &

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Get your customized Tea Towel with your favorite recipe!

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Get these Wedding Wonderland Looks at Traditions!

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LOCAL HOT SPOTS We’re sharing your stories! Anything and everything from local events around town to what you’re sharing on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.

Taste of Texarkana 10/18/16

Buttercup Bakery - Sky Pilgrim and Marti Kim

Super 1 Bakery - CJ McLean, Johnny Shrewbury, Carol Gulley, Debbie Conway, Frankie Conway and Alicia Bihl

Mary Leone and Fay J

On the Border Restaurant - Fernando Rosales, Kim Wall, Juan Sanchez, Josh Kile and Cody Shippery

Treasure Journeys - Jerry & Susan Morrison

Summerhill Winery - Fay J

Three Chicks Feed & Seed Cafe - Angie Watson and Julie Miller

Be the Blessing Baker at Randy Sams’ - Drew Threadgill, Aubrey Ridings and Rodger Kennedy

Volunteers - Emily Palmer, Torrey Jones, Makenzie Meredith and Bella Gunderson

CiCi’s Pizza, Fausto Castillo Northridge Country Club - Bryan Aumiller, Merilynn Johnson and Pam Elliott, Executive Chef

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Musicians from First Baptist Texarkana

Chocorisa and Chanclitas

Naaman’s BBQ - Betty Oden and Stuart Miller

Officer’s Appreciation Luncheon 10/19/16 Bowie County Sheriff’s Department- Deputy Westin Fannin

Nash, TX Police Department- Officer John Morgan Garrett

TAPD- Officer Michael Bryan

Miller County Sheriff’s Department- Sergeant Alan Keller

Speaker- Walt Coleman, NFL Officiant Texarkana, AR Fire Department- Engineer

Texas DPS Communications Supervisor- Dani Moore and Walt Coleman

Texarkana, TX Police Department- Officer Colten Johnson

Guest Speaker-Walt Coleman, Sheriff Ron Stovall- Miller County

Tasty Donuts Donut • Croissant • Kolache • Fruit Sticks • Burrito Biscuit • Muffin • Coffee

Texas Department of Public Safety- Trooper III David Stewart

Introduction of Speaker- Sheriff Ron Stovall

Texarkana, TX Fire Department- Driver Engineer Jason Applegate

Adjournment with the Four-way Test- Lee Montgomery

NOW OPEN IN TWO LOCATIONS!!

1443 N. Kings Hwy. 903. 838. 0422

Texas DPS Wayne & Tina Johnson

Arkansas State Police- Corporal Seth Pinner

K-Mart Shopping Center 903. 223. 0149

Donuts are ALWAYS the Answer!

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Custom Pergolas Wood and Trex Decking Counter Tops Pet Feeders Custom Furniture Pressure Washing Acid Stains and Scoring 084 ALT Magazine | December 2016 Indoor/Outdoor Overlays

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A special thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees, and committee for a great

2016 Stateline Stampede Cattle Barons Ball!

2016 Sponsors:

Chuck Wagon Sponsor- EZ Mart Wrangler Baron- Dwight Pruett, Red River Lumber Co., Rogers Construction, Servicemaster Restore Buckaroo Baron- Coldwell Bankers Elite Realtors, Neighbors Emergency Center, Texarkana Emergency Center Lonestar Sponsor- Aven Williamson Construction, Cavenders Outlaw Sponsor- Christus St. Michael’s Health Care Systems, Domtar, Excel ER, Farmer’s Bank & Trust

In-Kind Donors:

Platinum Baron Sponsor- KTAL Channel 6 Gold Baron Sponsor- ALT Magazine, Texarkana Convention Center, Texarkana Radio Bronze Baron Sponsor- AMI Radio, Crocker’s Jewelers, Gray’s Jewelers Spur Baron Sponsor- Jeanna & Mike Rogers, Motivated Marketing, Parker Trailer Sales Ranch Baron Sponsors- Alexander’s Jewelers, Christopher’s Framing Gallery, Fast Signs, H&N Landscaping, Richard Savins, Jennifer Tanner & Texas Roadhouse ALT-Mag.com | December 2016 085

Cattle Baron’s Ball 10/27/16 Texarkana Convention Center

Barrett Baber

Barrett Baber & Christal Prince Barrett Baber & Jeanna Rogers

Greg and Melanie Burt

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Trent and Jenn Taylor

Barrett Baber & Kim Johnston

Eric and Leigh McCall

Jeff Shaw, Debra Shaw, Debi Gortney, Dewayna Gortney, Ricky Gortney & John Gortney

Brian & Michelle Daugherty, & Barrett Baber

Brandon Butler, Christie Robertson, Brooke Pienaar, Frans Pienaar

Reena and Brandon Corbin

Anita Carver & Barrett Baber

Beverly Carter & Barrett Baber

Kim Cowan, Pam Johnson, Betty Browning, Charolette Jewell

Robert Bunch, Becky Borgeson, & Barrett Baber

Linda Song, Chris Kite, & Liz Hughes

Amy and Billy Powell

David and Melinda Vammen

Barrett Baber & Karen Lansdell

Clark Green, Shannon Green, & Barrett Baber

Debbie Brower & Barrett Baber

Debbie Brower & Barrett Baber

Lenna Odell, Barrett Baber, & Leanne Maynard

Jaime Knighton, Robin Bridges, Deanna Honea, Debbie Brower, Anita McCullough, Beverly Carter and Anita Carver

Jeffery and Dawn Parker & Barrett Baber

Elizabeth McKay, Mary McKay, Candy Dickson & Barrett Baber

Roger Smith, Kelley Crouch, Shannon Green, Clark Green

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Pleasant Grove High School Tailgate and Pep Rally for The Retreat at Kenwood 11/3/16

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Thursday, December 1

Ribbon Cutting/Texarkana Therapy Center 4:30 p.m.

4824 McKnight Road Texarkana, TX 75503 903-793-6135

Friday, December 2

Business2Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Twin City Events & Conference Center 2101 Texas Blvd Texarkana, TX 75501 903-792-7191

Friday, December 2

Christmas Open House 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Beauty And Wellness Center 5303 Cowhorn Creek Road Texarkana, TX 75503 (903) 831-5659

Friday & Saturday, December 2-3 TRAHC’s Holiday Arts Market & Open House Regional Arts Center, 321 W. Fourth Street (at Texas Blvd.)

Downtown Texarkana

Friday & Saturday, December 2-3

3rd Annual Live Drive-Through Nativity First Assembly of God - Lighthouse 3401 West 7th St. Texarkana, TX 7pm - 9pm Friday 6pm - 9pm Saturday The 3rd Annual Live Drive-Through Nativity.

This year is bigger than the year before.

There will be over 100 people in costume, live animals, hot chocolate, candy canes and a Specialized Radio Broadcast . Your Journey to Jesus will culminate with an awe inspiring scene of our Savior’s Birth. You will not have to leave the comfort of your

car in order to join us on our Journey To Jesus.

This event is FREE & Open to the General Public. Everyone of all ages will enjoy this Bethlehem Experience.

The Drive-Through Nativity will be held in our church parking lot.

Friday - Sunday, December 2-4

The Nutcracker Presented by Texarkana Community Ballet For over 20 years, Texarkana Community Ballet has presented The Nutcracker, with music by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. A beloved Texarkana holiday tradition, this very classical story takes you through Clara’s holiday evening filled with glamorous and colorful costumes, amazing sets and some spectacular choreography. The Nutcracker blends a turn of the century style with pageantry and flare that defines the Christmas season. You can put the lights up on the house, you can put a tree up in the den, but it’s not Christmas until you’re traveled to the magical place Texarkana Community Ballet takes you!

Friday, December 2nd at 7:00PM Saturday, December 3rd at 7:00PM Sunday, December 4th at 2:00PM (matinee)

WANT TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO OUR MAGAZINE? SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO INFO@ALT-MAG.COM Sunday, December 11

Christmas at the Perot Featuring: the Texarkana Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Texarkana Regional Chorale, other area choristers and the Texas High HighSteppers. TSO’s ever-popular holiday concert for the whole family!

870.773.3401, www.texarkanasymphony.org

Thursday, December 15

Business After Hours/Open House Escape to Bliss 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Escape to Bliss 3502 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503 903-792-7191

Sunday, December 25 Christmas

Saturday, December 3 Christmas in the Square Summerhill Square

Thursday, December 8

4th Annual Deck The Healing Place Halls!

The Healing Place 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm healingtexarkana.org

Thursday, December 8

Ribbon Cutting Dierksen Memorial Hospice 4613 Pkwy Drive, Suite 20 Texarkana, AR 71854 11:30 am 903-792-7191 ALT-Mag.com | December 2016 089

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Pet Rescues

Local Rescues Adopt, Don’t Shop

ARK-LA-TEX ANIMAL RESCUE Facebook.com/Ark-La-Tex-Animal-Rescue-1712510318970169 ARKLATEX COCKER SPANIEL RESCUE Facebook.com/ArklatexCockerSpanielRescue ARTEX ANIMAL WELFARE, INC. (mostly horses) - 903.824.1990

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COOPER

PASSION FORPOOCHES

ATLANTA ANIMAL LEAGUE Facebook.com/AtlantaAnimalLeague BOXER RESCUE OF TEXARKANA Facebook.com/BoxerRescueOfTexarkana KITTIES PAD RESCUE Facebook.com/TheKittiesPad LITTLE PAWS RESCUE Facebook.com/LittlePawsRescueTexarkana MUTTLEY CREW GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE Facebook.com/MuttleyCrewRescue

ANGEL

ARKLATEX COCKER SPANIEL RESCUE

ROXY

BOXER RESCUE OF TEXARKANA

HAPPY

TEXARKANA ANIMAL LEAGUE

PRINCE

TEXARKANA HUMANE SOCIETY

POODLE PATCH RESCUE INC PoodlePatchRescue.com PASSION FOR POOCHES (mostly small dogs) Facebook.com/passionforpooches TEXARKANA ANIMAL LEAGUE Facebook.com/TexarkanaAnimalLeague TEXARKANA HUMANE SOCIETY TexarkanaHumaneSociety.org Facebook.com/TexarkanaHumaneSocietyInc 903-824-8272 TEXARKANA REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN RESCUE Facebook.com/TkReptileRescue

POODLE PATCH RESCUE INC

PEANUT

TEXARKANA HUMANE SOCIETY

MONTE

KITTIES PAD RESCUE

SOPRANO

BREE

PEE WEE

RECALL

DELAWARE

SCRAPPY

MONKEY

GOLIATHA Is your pet microchipped?

If not, come have this done for only $20!

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

KAMILLE

MUTTLEY CREW

Please note, all dogs adopted from this shelter MUST be spayed or neutered.

Spays cost $89$104, neuters are $76-$92 depending on the weight of the dog.

We also have SPONSORED dogs and cats!

This means someone has already paid for their vetting!

Come see who’s waiting!

TOBY’S TALES (mostly wildlife) Facebook.com/Tobysname

SOCKS

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

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

MACEY

SPHINX

ROMEO

ELLA

BOBO

VELVET

LILLY

We’re Open! M-F 11A-5P & SAT 11A-2P

TILLY & JAZZY

Pet Rescues

While visions of

families

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5820 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503

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There’s no place like home for the holidays...

Bill Spradlin Realtor 903-748-3186

Tracy Spradlin Broker 903-748-2477

Jan Williams Realtor 903-277-5771

Tara Whelchel Realtor 903-293-1429

Stephanie Maddox Realtor 903-701-1341

Karen Hammonds Realtor 903-293-2020

Lee Hammonds Realtor 903-748-8858

1356 N. Kings Hwy. | Nash, TX 75569 | 903.223.0710 www.ImpactRealtyOnline.com | billsprad@aol.com | spradlintd@aol.com