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By ETR Staff Report It was a tasty recognition for Tyler Independent School District educators on Teacher Appreciation Day. Smith County officials delivered cakes to two school principals to share with their teachers.
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The Longview Economic Development Board, LEDCO; the city of Longview and various community leaders came together Wednesday evening at the Maude Cobb center to See TEACHERS on Page 3 digest and absorb information on the new civic amphitheater slated for construction. Among those meeting with local officials were Michael Miller of Convention, Sports, and Leisure (CSL), an International Market Feasibility Firm.
LEDCO Board: Peggy Vaughn, chairwoman; Randy Peters, Natalie Lynch, Frank Edwards and Conner Cupit. Behind them, an
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Aftermath of a Deadly Tornado
AG Paxton Warns Texans of Price Gouging
Dr. Azghani
AUSTIN – Following a weekend of severe weather and deadly tornadoes in East Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that state law prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster. A disaster proclamation was issued by Texas Gov-
Dr. Ali Azghani has been named a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Martin Slann, The University of Texas at Tyler College of Arts and Sciences dean, announced.
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Tyler has a long history of entrepreneurship. Dating back to the 1930’s and the discovery of the East Texas oilfield, Tyler has built a vibrant, diverse economy based upon small business ingenuity.
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The Smith County Commissioners Court HAS approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Whitehouse to take its stray dogs into the Smith County Animal Shelter.
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As East Texans focus on the tornadoes which killed five and injured dozens in East Texas over the weekend, the Better Business Bureau is warning donors to be cautious when donating to disaster relief organizations. “When we see the horrific results of a natural disaster, we immediately want to make donations to help the victims”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “We want people to remember, however, that scammers will try to take advantage of generous donors, through emails, phone solicitations and crowdfunding sites.”
In the wake of the tornadoes which affected an estimated 5,000 addresses in East Texas, the community is focusing on rebuilding and healing. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors who take advantage of victims. The Better Business Bureau is reminding homeowners to be on the lookout for “storm chasers”, individuals who follow severe weather hoping to get business from victims whose homes have been damaged by storms.
See CHASERS on Page 7 Tommy Patton of Kilgore donates a huge load of goods for tornado victims.
The Texas Education Agency will no longer require teachers to measure their students’ growth and progress in the classrooms through standardized test scores.
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May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is urging Texans to get involved and to protect the unprotected, specifically, the elderly members of our communities. May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Texas, and it’s the perfect time to
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With victims of the East Texas tornado on his mind, Gov. Abbott cites the power of prayer at the National Day of Prayer breakfast in Austin.
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ernor Greg Abbott for Henderson, Rains and Van Zandt counties. “Natural disasters can pull communities together, but, unfortunately, they can also pull in unscrupulous individuals looking to scam vulnerable citizens,” Attorney General Paxton said.
check on elderly friends and neighbors, the DFPS said. It asked: “Do you have an elderly neighbor who can no longer keep up his home, isn’t taking care of himself, or needs medical care? You may be the only person who knows or cares.”
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Sanctuary City Ban Heads to Governor
The Senate has voted to concur in House amendments to SB 4, the bill to ban so-called “sanctuary city” policies, sending the measure to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk.
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The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 (KJB)
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CSL has worked on several such projects, most recently a 15,000- to 20,000seat amphitheater in Los Angeles. CSL is a leading advisory and planning firm specializing in providing consulting services to the convention, sport, entertainment, and visitor industries. CSL has conducted numerous feasibility studies for communities and projects of all sizes, including stadiums, arenas, ballparks, speedways, amphitheaters and more. CSL is a subsidiary of Legends, the US based market-leader owned by the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. Also present was Wendy Riggs, who with four decades of experience in this field added her input to this public hearing and feasibility study for Longview’s proposed new entertainment venue. Riggs attended (and graduated from) both Auburn University and Alabama State University where she studied theater arts and management. Riggs, is an independent consultant with extensive knowledge of amphitheater operations. She is currently the Vice President of Operations for the Walton Arts Center, which includes the Walmart Amphitheater. She has nearly 40 years of experience in arts and venue management, including work at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, True Colors Theater Company, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Fox Theatre, and Walt Disney World. Both consultants presented facts and figures from the feasibility study for this new amphitheater to be located along Interstate 20. Also, their presentation answered pertinent questions. • Does the market exist for such an amphitheater? Yes. • Is the market definable? Yes.
An artist rendering of the Longview amphitheater
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• Will there be a return on the investment? Yes, depending on the model. • Does it give back to the community? Yes. • Will it have an economic impact on south and all of Longview? Yes. • Is it a catalyst for South Longview economic development and revitalization? Yes. During their study process Miller and Riggs considered comparative amphitheaters, interviewed entertainment professionals as well as answered such additional questions as--If the market exists, what does it look like? It is important to note that the $7.3 billion live music industry continues to grow. To better and more clearly explain how this all profitably fits in with Longview they used the tier system.
Tier 1 will feature such entertainers as Beyonce`. Tier 2, Elton John. Tier 2b and 3 and Tier 4 (where Longview belongs) will bring in such entertainers as the Beach Boys, Willie Nelson and others. There is also the matter of big city competition. Their data places Longview in a gap. This location between Dallas and Shreveport could be an advantage should big name entertainers have a day off and elect to explore something new--like play in Longview amphitheater. If they check out the Longview amphitheater and like it they are liable to return and perform. Riggs hammered home the basics of this potential arrangement and business. “This type of business is about the deal,” she emphasized. “It is about who
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is going to be booking your venue--Longview.” In addition, Miller explained how the city will financially profit. A Longview-based amphitheater will draw attendees from a wide geographical radius, but ticket sales alone do not make much money. Added money-making attractions include sponsorships, premium seating, food and liquor and soft drink sales, parking fees, upkeep and maintenance fees, all of which added to ticket sales will earn a projected $200,000 yearly for the city. There are also monies to be brought in from sales of box seats and reserved parking places. The amphitheater’s design is also significant. An attractive exterior appearance is key, and it must be covered in the event of inclement weather.
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Wendy Riggs talk to the audience, Miller looks on.
Miller cited the example of how Beaumont woefully failed when it constructed a 14,000-seat amphitheater to compete with Houston that is only 88 miles away. Longview, however, is far enough from Dallas that it will not have to compete with Big D in this fashion. Consequently, Miller counsels a seating capacity of about 7500 for here. “Longview should not overbuild,” Riggs and Miller stated. The total projected cost, taking into consideration construction time and space, is $19.2 million. A similar venue built in Tuscaloosa lacked a covering and had limited parking. It cost $11 million because the land was generously donated. The question of funding was on some residents’ minds and they got their questions answered. Funding is projected to come from sources such as: • Corporate contributions • Philanthropic contributions • Automobile dealerships that will pay to have their cars displayed at the amphitheater’s entrances, and provide transportation to performing artists •Private contributions • Public sectors. But that is not all. Furthermore, Miller discussed the amphitheater’s economic impact analysis, which is money people would not spend in Longview were it not for the amphitheater. It came to a forecast of $5.4 million in direct new economic impact. Specific location is also vital. Easy access and high visibility are needed. The location on Estes Parkway near I-20 and the WalMart Super Center seems promising. “There is an opportunity to create economic development in this area of I-20,” said LEDCO’s Chairwoman Peggy Vaughn. “There is an entrance on Estes,
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and visibility on I-20.” The anticipated next steps in the project is to garner corporate and community support. Wade Johnson, of Johnson and Pace Engineering Inc. and immediate past Chairman of the Longview Chamber of Commerce Board described how this has worked in other areas. “In our inter-city visits, we discovered these cities have big corporate benefactors,” he said. “In Longview, we do not have that, so we formed a foundation to raise money.” Still, the main topics of discussion were how to pay for the amphitheater, and will it be a financial success? Miller outlined past ventures, and described how and why they either succeeded or failed. He said that when a proper operating mode is created and the correct practices are followed, the venues will at worst break even, and more likely have a great, positive economic impact. There were yet other concerns. Executive Director of LeTourneau University’s Belcher Center Cynthia Hellen voiced doubts as to whether at least 7500 Longview residents will consistently show up for events at the new amphitheater. This sized attendance seems reasonable considering people are expected to be attending from a radius of 30 to 75 miles around the city. Also, the venue will host a variety of functions in addition to concerts. There was great enthusiasm for the overall project, and from numerous sources. “It is a great idea. This will be good for South Longview and all of Longview,” exclaimed enthused LEDCO board member, businessman and rodeo promoter Frank Edward. “There will be lots of festivals, conventions and church events to bring in funds besides concerts.” Longview Mayor Amy Mack credited LEDCO for taking a leading role in this civic enterprise, and encouraged everyone there to follow the LEDCO example and bring this project to a profitable conclusion. “We should get behind this and make it work for all of Longview. We must have a unified community on this one,” he said. “This will put Longview on the interstate. We need the identity and people will come to spend money in our town.”
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May 4-11, 2017
Teachers Get Sweet Appreciation From Page 1
Commissioner JoAnn Hampton, County Administrator Leonardo Brown and Pre-Trial Services Director Gary Pinkerton delivered the cakes to Rodney Curry, principal of Boulter Middle School, and Tremayna Thomas, principal of Thomas B. Ramey Elementary School. “We want to show our teachers in Tyler what a great job they do, and how much we appreciate them,” Hampton said. “The teachers and staff at our schools do outstanding work every day to teach our children.” Apart from the Christian ministry there is no profession so vital to preparing young minds for futures successful both for themselves and their societies. Passing out cakes is the least we can do.
UT Tyler Prof is Fulbright Scholar From Page 1
The Fulbright Program is a prestigious international exchange initiative created in 1946 that awards grants to American scholars each year to teach or conduct research in the more than 125 participatory nations throughout the world. A biomedical researcher, Azghani is a professor of biology at The University of Texas at Tyler whose expertise is in cell biology and lung disease. He is the second Fulbright scholar announced this year and the sixth overall among The University of Texas at Tyler faculty. With the award, Azghani will travel next spring to Azerbaijan, where he will study antimicrobial resistance in certain bacteria affecting the lungs. His appointment is for the 2018 – 22 academic years.
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The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) said Education Commissioner Mike Morath has agreed to drop a requirement that at least 20 percent of a teacher’s evaluation for student growth be based on value added measures such as standardized test scores. TSTA sued the commissioner last year for including that provision in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS), the new state-recommended teacher evaluation system. In a negotiated settlement of the lawsuit, the amended evaluation system will allow individual school districts to determine how to measure the progress of a teacher’s students by “one or more student growth measures” of their own choosing. TSTA contended in its suit that state law — Section 21.351 of the Texas Education Code — clearly requires a teacher appraisal system to be based on “observable, job-related behavior.”
Principal Tremayna Thomas of B. Ramey Elementary, in left picture, and Principal Rodney Curry of Boulter Middle School, right, show off their “Tyler Loves our Teachers” cakes presented by Commissioner JoAnn Hampton, County Administrator Leonardo Brown, and Services Director Gary Pinkerton.
Boys and Girls Club Really Cookin’
By ETR Staff Report The Big Pines Boys & Girls Club is issuing invitations to all of East Texas to attend the tenth annual Kim Lake Memorial Cookin’ for Kids State Championship BBQ to be
held in Jefferson on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, at the downtown transportation center. Competing cooks will begin priming their pots on Friday morning in their
“Innovation Pipeline” Memberships Available From Page 1
The Innovation Pipeline is the next step in this continued legacy. The Tyler Innovation Pipeline is both a place and a network that brings together those doing tremendous work in Tyler to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and community involvement. The brick and mortar location is at 217 East Oakwood Street, Tyler, TX 75702 across the street from the Cottonbelt Depot. The Tyler Innovation Pipeline is a member-based
organization. The membership portal will officially open on Monday, May 8. Membership Levels • Individual Membership - $35/mo ($385/yr). • Premium Individual Membership - $75/mo ($825/yr). • Premium Family Membership - $250/mo ($2750/yr). • Family Membership $80/mo ($880/yr). For more information about the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, please contact Veronica Brady, innovation manager, at VBrady@TylerTexas.com.
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The Commissioners Court recently approved similar interlocal agreements with the cities of Troup and Arp. Whitehouse officials will be responsible for responding to animal control matters within its city, transporting the dogs to the
Smith County Animal Shelter and paying for any fees associated with impoundment, testing, medical treatment or other services. “The City of Whitehouse is happy to be a part of this interlocal agreement, which will benefit both parties,” Whitehouse City Manager Aaron Smith said.”
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The House passed the measure after hours of debate and an amendment that moved that body’s version closer to the one that passed out of the Senate in February. One major difference between the Senate bill and the version that came out of a
House committee relates to the difference between “arrest” and “detention”. The Senate version prohibits cities or other governmental entities from prohibiting a peace officer from inquiring into the immigration status of any lawfully detained person.
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quest for a $5000 prize pool and a shot at the state championship. Last year, 26 chefs sought the Grand Champion title. The Club will sell plates of savory BBQ from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the brisket runs out. “It’s a great way to support the Club, but also fill up your belly!” said Boys and Girls Club President and CEO Bryan Partee. “This is some really delicious BBQ.” As a new attraction for this year’s event, the Club is featuring a Street Carnival with games, popcorn and face painting. Street dancing to the sound of a TV and Wi-Fi setup will help attendees work off the meaty attractions. The Cookin’ For Kids extravaganza started in 2005, when it was organized by
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Chris Clement of Marshall Toyota. The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce realized what a tourist draw it was, and had the event moved there in 2007. Participating cooks who earn a certified state championship are eligible for the Jack Daniels National Cookoff and its thousands of dollars in prize money. Tyler’s State Senator Kevin Eltife originally proposed on the floor of the senate the Kim Lake Memorial Cooking for Kids State Championship BBQ. For more information, call (903) 935-2030 or visit www.BeGreatJefferson.com.
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“Abuse may get the headlines, but one of the most common situations we encounter is self-neglect,” said Kez Wold, DFPS associate commissioner for Adult Protective Services (APS).
“Sometimes when people become ill or depressed, they quit trying or simply can’t care for themselves without some help. That’s when someone needs to make a call to the Texas Abuse Hotline.”
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Opinion
May 4-11, 2017
Nixon’s Revenge: The Fall of the Adversary Press
What’s Wrong With Obama’s Getting $400,000 for a Speech? By Froma Harrop
Reports that Barack Obama will receive $400,000 for a speech at a Wall Street health conference have produced some violent finger-wagging by populists on the left. “Distasteful,” Bernie Sanders called it. Elizabeth Warren is “troubled,” citing concern about “the influence of money” in politics. Let’s unpack this nonsense. First off, Obama’s current job title is former politician. As president, he pushed the passage of Dodd-Frank, the Wall Street reforms despised by many in this paying audience. So where’s the quid pro quo? Secondly, perhaps — just perhaps — someone of Obama’s stature may turn the influence tables around and change the thinking of the money people. Could you imagine Obama sabotaging his greatest triumph, a health insurance system now bearing his name, for even that kind of money? Most regard the “revolving door” with disgust. Industries’ hiring the politicians who helped them while in office is indeed disturbing and troubling. A paid speech, however, is a one-time deal, not a posh lobbying job. Frankly, I can’t see writing a $400,000 check for anyone’s
speech, but if other deeper pockets want to, that’s their business. LeBron James makes almost $400,000 a game, and he has 82 games in the regular season. (That does bother me, because I pay part of it through my inflated cable bill.) Sanders’ snapping at Obama for accepting this nicely paid gig seems a replay of his successful and unfair attacks on Hillary Clinton over her speeches to Wall Street. Like Obama today, Clinton held no political office at the time. In addition, she had also supported tightening Dodd-Frank. More to the point, the financial industry is a major employer in New York, the state she represented in the Senate. As senator from Vermont, Sanders backed the controversial F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, despite its many billions in cost overruns, because it employed a lot of Vermonters. As senator from Massachusetts, Warren has worked tirelessly to kill the tax on medical devices, which helps pay for Obamacare. Guess which state has a large medical devices industry. I don’t begrudge either Sanders or Warren for taking care of constituents, thus reassuring re-election. And Wall Street’s harmful
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stranglehold on much of our economy is indisputable. But the military-industrial complex and big medicine are not exactly small players, either. One admires Sanders, an independent, for pushing the Democratic Party to broaden its appeal to purple parts of the country at the risk of displeasing some core followers. But one would also welcome a little humility on his part when judging others for doing essentially what he does. (One thing he wouldn’t do was release his tax returns.) And though the financiers at Goldman Sachs are not exactly curing cancer, they are often quite progressive on environmental and social matters. Some, such as Gary Cohn, head of President Trump’s National Economic Council, are Democrats and moderating influences. Again, this is not to dismiss the dangers of letting Wall Street romp unsupervised. Rather, Wall Street is better engaged with than mindlessly demonized. As for the revolving door, that refers to politicians moving from the outside to inside an industry for a prosperous stay — not a two-hour visit. If after 20 grueling years in public service Obama wants to pick up some financial security by giving speeches, call off the dogs and let him be.
Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association dinner exposed anew how far from Middle America our elite media reside. At the dinner, the electricity was gone, the glamor and glitz were gone. Neither the president nor his White House staff came. Even Press Secretary Sean Spicer begged off. The idea of a convivial evening together of our media and political establishments is probably dead for the duration of the Trump presidency. Until Jan. 20, 2021, it appears, we are an us-vs.-them country. As for the Washington Hilton’s version of Hollywood’s red carpet, C-SPAN elected to cover instead Trump’s rollicking rally in a distant and different capital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Before thousands of those Middle Pennsylvanians Barack Obama dismissed as clinging to their Bibles, bigotries and guns, Donald Trump, to cheers, hoots and happy howls, mocked the media he had stiffed: “A large group of Hollywood actors and Washington media are consoling each other in a hotel ballroom ... I could not possibly be more thrilled than to be more than 100 miles away from Washington’s swamp ... with a much, much larger crowd and much better people.” Back at the Hilton, all pretense at press neutrality was gone. Said WHCA president Jeff Mason in scripted remarks: “We are not fake news. We are not failing news organizations. We are not the enemy of the American people.” A standing ovation followed. The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of the press was repeatedly invoked and defiantly applauded, as though the president were a clear and present danger to it. For behaving like a Bernie Sanders’ rally, the national press confirmed Steve Bannon’s insight — they are the real “opposition party.” And so the war between an adversary press and a president it despises and is determined to take down is re-engaged.
Patrick Buchanan As related in my book, “Nixon’s White House Wars: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever,” out May 9, that war first broke out in November of 1969. With the media establishment of that day cheering on the anti-war protests designed to break his presidency, President Nixon sought to rally the nation behind him with his “Silent Majority” speech. His prime-time address was a smashing success — 70 percent of the country backed Nixon. But the post-speech TV analysis trashed him. Nixon was livid. Twothirds of the nation depended on the three networks as their primary source of national and world news. ABC, CBS and NBC not only controlled Nixon’s access to the American people but were the filter, the lens, through which the country would see him and his presidency for four years. And all three were full of Nixon-haters. Nixon approved a counterattack on the networks by Vice President Spiro Agnew. And as he finished his edits of the Agnew speech, Nixon muttered, “This’ll tear the scab off those b———s!” It certainly did. Amazingly, the networks had rushed to carry the speech live, giving Agnew an audience of scores of millions for his blistering indictment of the networks’ anti-Nixon bias and abuse of their power over U.S. public opinion. By December 1969, Nixon, the president most reviled by the press before Trump, was at 68 percent approval, and Agnew was
the third-most admired man in America, after Nixon and Billy Graham. Nixon went on to roll up a 49-state landslide three years later. Before Watergate brought him down, he had shown that the vaunted “adversary press” was not only isolated from Middle America, it could be routed by a resolute White House in the battle for public opinion. So where is this Trump-media war headed? As of today, it looks as though it could end like the European wars of the last century, where victorious Brits and French were bled as badly and brought as low as defeated Germans. Whatever happens to Trump, the respect and regard the mainstream media once enjoyed are gone. Public opinion of the national press puts them down beside the politicians they cover — and for good reason. The people have concluded that the media really belong to the political class and merely masquerade as objective and conscientious observers. Like everyone else, they, too, have ideologies and agendas. Moreover, unlike in the Nixon era, the adversary press today has its own adversary press: Fox News, talk radio, and media-monitoring websites to challenge their character, veracity, competence, and honor, even as they challenge the truthfulness of politicians. Trump is being hammered as no other president before him, except perhaps Nixon during Watergate. It is hard to reach any other conclusion than that the mainstream media loathe him and intend to oust him, as they relished in helping to oust Nixon. If this war ends well for Trump, it ends badly for his enemies in the press. If Trump goes down, the media will feel for a long time the hostility and hatred of those tens of millions who put their faith and placed their hopes in Trump. For the mainstream media, seeking to recover the lost confidence of its countrymen, this war looks like a lose-lose.
A Bold Remedy for Overdose Deaths By Steve Chapman
Addiction to opioids is hazardous to your health. To most people, this may sound like an obvious and inescapable reality. If your chief priority is staying cool, the thinking goes, you don’t move to Phoenix. If you really want to stay alive, you don’t use heroin. But humans have created innumerable places in Phoenix where it’s possible to minimize personal contact with searing heat. Humans have also created places where it’s possible to inject opioids at relatively low risk. In 2015, more than 33,000 Americans died of overdoses involving these drugs — nearly triple the number in 2002. That growing epidemic is one reason that life expectancy among whites actually declined last year. It’s not hard to figure out why opioid dependence can lead to the morgue. Users may overdose because their heroin has been adulterated with other, more powerful drugs. They may combine opioids with alcohol or sedatives, aggravating the risk. They often shoot up alone or with other users, thus having no one who can help them if things go wrong. The best way to reduce the toll is dissuading people from opioid use. But some people are drawn to intoxicating substances, and once they
become dependent, they find it hard to abstain even if they would like to — which many don’t. So the question becomes how to prevent inveterate users from dying. Let drug users get the means to protect themselves, and many of them will take it. Self-destructiveness is not necessarily their goal. One tool is naloxone, a drug that quickly neutralizes the effects of opioids, reversing overdoses. Emergency rooms keep it on hand. Ambulances carry it. Some police departments equip officers with supplies. Another solution is coming to King County, Washington, which includes Seattle: safe injection facilities where people dependent on drugs can use them in clean conditions, without fear of arrest, under the supervision of health care workers. Those users who are ready to go straight will also get help finding treatment. Though it’s never been done in the United States, it’s a well-tested idea. The Drug Policy Alliance says these sites have been opened in some 100 cities around the world. They have spread because they work. Insite, which operates a venue in Vancouver, says 3 million injections have taken place there. Nearly 5,000 overdoses have been reversed, with-
out a single overdose death. A review in the medical journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found these facilities have been effective in fostering safer practices and reducing overdoses. Contrary to fears, they have not served to “increase drug injecting, drug trafficking or crime in the surrounding environments.” Aside from the benefits to drug users, the safe injection sites succeeded in curtailing public drug use and the presence of syringes left on the street. They save cities money for emergency medical care. But obstacles abound. Washington state Sen. Mark Miloscia, a Republican who opposes the Seattle initiative, told The Washington Post, “Saving lives is about getting people off heroin and not tolerating it.” Actually, saving the maximum number of lives involves a mix of remedies. One is educating people about the perils of addiction. Another is furnishing treatment to those who want it. Clean living is healthy. Clean living doesn’t appeal to some people, though, and safe injection sites may keep them alive long enough for them to change their ways. Even the most incorrigible opioid users are not beyond help. But dead ones are, and there are more of those every day.
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May 4-11, 2017 By Nathaniel Sillin Following the Great Recession, it seemed liked extreme couponing was a competitive sport. You could watch on TV as shoppers armed with binders full of clipped coupons and an in-depth knowledge of stores’ policies would get incredible discounts at the checkout counter. Extreme couponing may not be as popular today, but the Recession gave many people an appreciation for living a frugal lifestyle. That’s a good thing. Living within one’s means is a core tenant of practicing good financial habits and couponing can help you achieve this goal. However, as with most things in life, you want to try and find a healthy balance and look for ways to coupon without the extreme. Make the most out of your couponing. Whether you’re on your weekly grocery run or making a major purchase, a discount can always be helpful. However, be wary of buying products you don’t regularly need or use simply because you have a coupon or there’s a sale. Some people might choose to avoid temptation by looking for coupons after the items are in their cart. With a smartphone in hand, you can use a savings app to look for savings while you’re waiting to check out. Another option, that might require a bit more time and strategy, is to plan your meals for the week ahead of time. You can write down your shopping list and spend five or ten minutes looking for applicable coupons before heading to the store. You might also choose to look at the coupons available and plan your meals for the week based off of what’s on sale. No matter what tactics you use, the point is to save money on items that you will use, not to purchase merchandise simply because it’s discounted. Invest your time proportionately to the potential saving. The time investment that an attempt at extreme couponing can require doesn’t always match the potential savings. Spending hours couponing and winding up saving $1.50 probably isn’t worth the time commitment. A less extreme method is to consider the potential savings and spend a proportional amount of time researching products and looking for savings opportunities. But many people don’t take
this approach. A survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Zillow in 2016 found that on average, people spent eight hours researching mortgages or mortgage refinancing; 11 hours researching a new car or truck; and four hours researching a new phone, tablet or TV. Almost a fifth of those surveyed spent an hour or less shopping for their home mortgage. Learning about and comparing options before making major purchases, such as a home or car, makes sense. A small change in your mortgage’s interest rate could save or cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Comparing two new phones could save a few hundred dollars when it comes time to purchase. Smaller recurring savings, such as the previously mentioned grocery runs, can certainly
Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.
Can You Coupon Without the Extreme? add up in the long run. If you’ve got a tried-andtrue method that’s working for you, go for it. Just make sure you get a good return on the time and effort you put in. If you find joy in the hunt that’s okay too. There are always exception and there are times when putting the extreme in couponing makes perfect sense. For example, there are extreme couponers who view their interest and practice as a hobby and coupon because it can be enjoyable to hunt for deals. While most hobbies cost money – this is one that could actually lead to savings. There are also extreme couponers who figure out ways to get free products and then donate them to a local charity. It’s a win-win for the couponer and those in need. Bottom line: While saving money is important, and can be fun, try not to become so enthralled by potential savings that you lose sight of the purpose – to spend less money on what you want or need. If you are going to invest your time in money-saving endeavors, make sure you can potentially get a good return on your investment.
The Right Way to Value a
Small Business
income taxes). But for some businesses, it might be gross sales or net revenue (gross sales minus disThere is no perfect or right way to value a small busi- counts and returns). Then, find out what that metric was for the last three to five years and take an average ness. There are, however, lots of wrong ways to do it. When a partner or owner dies, becomes disabled or (so you can even out good and bad years). Then, multiply that average by two or three (talk to local accounleaves the business, the business must be valued so that a fair price for his or her ownership interest can be tants to get a sense of the multiple for which most local businesses determined. But a process that takes too long to value the company is fair neither to the company nor the de- sell). And voila — you are done. But if your business is scalable parting owner. Balancing the departing owner’s desire — for example, a high-tech startup for a fair price with the company’s desire for a quick that could experience exponential resolution is often difficult and frequently impossible. growth during its early years — If your business is not scalable — its growth is fairly using any sort of fixed formula to predictable, as is the case with most retail or service value the business is probably not businesses — the solution is easy. First, choose the fair, realistic or desirable. Someone right performance metric. For most such businesses, might be willing to pay hundreds this will be pretax earnings, or EBIT (earnings before of times a business’ EBIT if they sense the potential for huge exponential growth down the road. Here are some good rules of thumb that will help you when drafting valuation clauses. Leave it to the Experts Business appraisers are professionals who look not only at the numbers for a particular business but also at the prices for which other similar businesses have sold. They should be the ones to decide the business’s value. The simplest solution is to name an appraiser in the document or require the appraisal to be done by an appraiser selected by the board of directors in its sole discretion. Doing so, however, causes the appraiser to view the company as his or her client, which may in some cases lead to departing owners receiving less than fair value for their ownership interests. An alternative is to have each side (the company and the departing owner) choose an appraiser. Each appraiser values the business and then meets with the counterpart to determine the value. If they can’t agree on the value, then either the company or the two appraisers chooses a third appraiser to determine the value. While eminently fair to both the company and the departing owner, this process can be very costly to the company and drag on for months, or
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even years, which is fair to neither side. Bake Deadlines Into the Document To make sure the appraisal process gets done in a reasonable amount of time, build deadlines into the process. For example, a company and the departing owner would be required to appoint an appraiser within 30 days of the owner’s departure; each appraiser would have to value the company within 60 days of being appointed; and the two appraisers would have to either value the company or request a third appraiser within 30 days. If all goes smoothly, the valuation would take place within 120 days of the owner’s departure. Make It Really Hurt If the Job Doesn’t Get Done What happens if the appraisers don’t meet the deadline? There are two possible solutions: Nothing will happen, in which case the departing owner continues to be an owner of the company for legal and tax purposes; or something drastic will happen, which penalizes all parties for the delay. Consider including a time-bomb provision in the appraisal clause requiring the dissolution and liquidation of the company if a deadline is not met. If anyone is tempted to drag their feet during the appraisal process, stipulating that unreasonable delay will kill the goose that lays the golden eggs for all parties might give that person an incentive to move the process along and get the job done. Let the Sur vivors Decide When Payment Is Made Murphy’s law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong) dictates that when business owners die, become disabled or quit the business, they will do so at a time when the company is strapped for cash. However you resolve the valuation question, be sure to include language enabling the surviving owners to decide when, over what period of time and at what interest rate the departing owner will receive payment for his or her shares (for example, monthly or quarterly payments over a period of five to 10 years). To find out more about Cliff Ennico, visit our webpage at www.creators.com.
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May 4-11, 2017
Mother’s Day Prayers to Encourage and Uplift
Mother’s Day can bring a mix of emotions for many women. There are those anticipating the birth of their first child, step-moms wondering what their place is, those who have lost their mother and are faced with grieving on Mother’s Day, there are moms who encounter feelings of hurt because their children have turned from God, and those overwhelmed with pain from the loss of a child. No matter what you face this Mother’s Day, you can turn to God and experience peace and healing through prayer. We have collected several prayers that can apply to your journey of motherhood. It is our hope that these will encourage your soul and speak life into your calling as a mom. A Mother’s Day Prayer Dear Father, we approach your throne on behalf of the mothers whom you have entrusted with the care of your most precious little ones. We thank you for creating each mom with a unique combination of gifts and talents. We thank you for the sacrifice of self each mom gives for her children. For the late nights spent rocking a colicky infant. For the hands calloused from washing, wiping, scrubbing, mixing, backing, stirring, hugging, patting, disciplining, holding, writing, erasing, painting, and pouring. We thank you for the gift of time moms give for their kids, whether it’s stay-at-
home moms, working moms, and moms who have some combination of the two. We thank you for the flexibility of moms, for their tirelessness, their perseverance, and their devotion. We pray you give each mom strength. Help her to see in every mundane task the eternal, cosmic significance that you place on motherhood. Help her to understand that the most radical, world-changing events may be happening anonymously in her home. Help her to forgive those who undermine her significance. We especially pray for single moms, who must lean solely on you for the fathering of their children. We thank you that you’re big arms surround children who may never know their earthly father. We also pray for mother who never had the honor of bearing children, but whose nurturing extends to the many poor and needy who crass the threshold of their lives. We ask you to be the daily bread of tired mothers. We ask you to be their living water. We ask you to be their source of spiritual and physical strength. We pray that the same grace that flowed from Father to Son to us in salvation will flow from mothers to their children. We pray that each mother rejects perfectionism and instead embraces the goodness of the gospel. We
pray the rhythms of repentance and forgiveness shape every home. Lord, give each mother a worshipful reverence of you, the Creator and Sustainer of life. Help each mother to rest in the knowledge that they are but stewards of your children and that only your Spirit can produce change into the hearts of each boy and girl. May each mother find rest in you. Most of all, Lord, on this day in which we honor mothers, may we love and cherish the special women who have born us, who have nurtured us, and who have prayed for our well-being. May our hearts overflow with gratitude to you, who formed and knitted each of us in a mother’s womb.
A Prayer for Single Moms Father God, we thank you for each and every woman you have blessed with the privilege of motherhood. We thank you that each single mother is a Godly steward of each of their children, and that they raise them in the ways of the Lord. Father, we pray and ask that You continue to give them grace to walk out being a single parent with kindness and generosity. We pray that each single mother has a relationship with You, and worships You in spirit and truth. Help each of your precious daughters to remember that although they are parenting alone, You have not left them nor forsaken them. We thank You that You see each of them and love them. Lord, if they are weary, we pray and ask that You send them a Godly sister in Christ to hold up their arms in the battle, just as Aaron did for Moses. Lord, thank you that You care about every big or small thing that concerns them. Place a hedge of protection around each single mother and her children, Father. We thank you that You alone are their Provider. Where there is lack, Father, we pray that be it Your will You bring abundance. We pray and ask these things in your name, Amen. A Prayer for A Stressed Out Mom May you have clarity of thought and a morsel of sanity today. May you know that His grace is enough. For every season, every tantrum, every question, every failure. It is enough. Always. May you know that you are wildly loved by your Father, just as you are. Not because of what you accomplished today, or didn’t. Or how you feel about God at this moment, or whether you complained, or spent time reading your bible, or messed up in the worst way, or celebrated a victory. He adores you, just because.
And with of this knowledge, may you feel empowered to love your children the same way. The way God asks you to, the way your kids deserve, and the way you want to. May you feel equipped to tackle every challenge, every situation, and every day with courage and joy even if you have to “start over” 10 times by 9 a.m. May excitement fill your heart every morning for all that the day can be. Your children are your treasure, and this day is a gift-- may you fully embrace it all. May you lay your head down at night with a heart that is bursting and memories too plentiful to count. May you know unspeakable joy at the end of the day. May you recognize that though these days are so (so, so, so, so) long, the years are short. They are a breath. And as you exhale yours in the darkness of the night, may your cup overflow with thanksgiving. May your dreams be sweet and your sleep be restful. Sleep well, Momma, knowing that the work you are doing is good, and your Father is smiling on you. A Prayer for Those Hurting Dear God, some days feel too hard. We’re hurting. Struggling. Fighting fear and worry at every turn. Thank you in the midst of it all, you haven’t left us to fend for ourselves. Forgive us for doubting you are there. Forgive us for thinking you’ve forgotten. Forgive us for believing we somehow know the better way. You are fully trustworthy. You are All Powerful. You are Able. You are Lord over every situation no matter how difficult it may seem. You are Healer and will never waste the grief we carry today. You will use all things for good in some way. Anything is possible with you. Nothing is too difficult for you.
We pray for those who grieve today. We ask for your comfort to surround those who weep. We pray for the peace of your presence to cover our minds and thoughts, as you remind us, the enemy can never steal us out of your hands. He never has the final say over our lives. We are kept safe in your presence forever, whether in life or in death. We thank you that your ways are higher than our ways and your thoughts are bigger than our thoughts. We lay it all down at your feet, every burden, every care. Believing that is the safest place for it to be. We love you Lord, we need your fresh grace.In the Powerful Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Local News
May 4-11, 2017
Aftermath of a Deadly Tornado
Beware of “Storm Chasers”
BBB Cautions Donors Against Scammers From Page 1
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When looking for a contractor to aid in relief efforts, BBB recommends that homeowners and donors do the following: • Do your homework. Be proactive in selecting a business and not re-active to sales solicitations. BBB has Business Profiles and consumer reviews on tens of thousands of contractors—good and bad— across the US. Make sure the company has a good track record. • Recognize the red flags. Steer clear of any contractor who uses high pressure sales tactics or requires full payment upfront. Be wary of door-todoor workers who claim to have left-over materials from a job “down the street” or who do not have a permanent/local place of business. • If one estimate seems much lower than the others and it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many flyby-night contractors’ below-cost bids seem attractive, but these contracts often are uninsured and may charge substantial cancellation fees. • Never pay for work in full in advance. A good guideline is to pay by the rule of thirds: pay one-third deposit, one-third when the job is 50% complete, and one-third once the job is completed. • Make sure ever ything is in writing. Make sure that the full scope of the work is explained in the contract including cleanup and disposal of waste. • Find trustworthy charities for donations.
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Kyle Allen walks his parents’ property in Canton.
What’s left of The Rustic Barn in Canton, where Edgewood high school students were supposed to have a prom.
Damaged cars and trucks were thrown off a Canton parking lot.
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Kimberly Chandler stands by her destroyed truck in Canton, left, and tornado damage at St. John the Evangelist in Emory.
“It’s important to make sure you are giving to legitimate organizations before you donate.” BBB cautions donors to avoid the following mistakes: MISTAKE #1: Making a donation decision based solely on charity’s name. Charities ranging from well-known emergency relief organizations to organizations experienced in reconstruction will likely be soliciting for various relief assistance efforts. MISTAKE #2: Collect clothing and goods without verifying the items can be used. Unless you have verified that a charity is in need of specific items and has a distribution plan in place, collecting clothing, food and other goods may end up being a wasted effort. MISTAKE #3: Sending donations to inexperienced relief efforts. If the charity has not previously been involved in disaster relief with tornado victims, this likely will hamper their ability to work well. MISTAKE #4: Responding to appeals without checking. Don’t let your guard down and let your emotions get the better of you. Resist sending cash, money via wire transfer, or providing any financial information to any solicitation (whether email, phone or text) you did not initiate.
Paxton Warns of Price Gouging
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“As East Texans rebuild and recover, my office will work to protect them from price gouging and any deceptive acts.” The governor’s disaster declaration prohibits individuals or businesses in the affected counties from charging exorbitant pric-
es for necessities such as food, drinking water, clothing, lodging and gas. Price gouging is illegal, and and carries stiff penalties under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Disaster victims can report price gouging or home repair scams to the attorney general’s office.
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Health
May 4-11, 2017
Local Physician Talks
Dr. Christopher Yancey
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By Joycelyne Fadojutimi and Kelly Bell, East Texas Review r. Christopher Yancey is a local. He attended Mozelle Johnston Elementary School, Judson Middle School and Longview High School. His brothers became engineers, but when the oilfields stopped producing, one of those brothers advised Christopher to take another route--specifically the one leading to medicine. He had the grades and did indeed take this direction. He has spent the past 20 years as a beloved specialist in delivering babies and treating some forms of infertility. He loves his work, and his patients love him. Yancey has served as Chief of the Division of OB/ GYN at Longview Regional Medical Center. He matriculated from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Wiser Society. In addition, Yancey is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “I love delivering babies,” he says. “My work has diversity of what I do. There is more than delivering babies in my practice. I have delivered everybody, and have walked with some to the grave.” Still some of his patients are have difficulty having children. This condition is known as infertility. Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve pregnancy in one year. Some of his patients cannot become pregnant, while others cannot carry a pregnancy full term. The emotional heartbreak of this state is crushing. When couples cannot conceive, it is vital that both husband and wife see the doctor because in 30% of cases, the problem lies with the man. Age is another factor. A 21-year-old woman has time on her side, but if a woman is 38 and still childless, she needs to attend to her biological clock while it is still ticking. There are many factors to consider.
Smoking, specific lifestyles and some medications can cause infertility. Women who smoke increase the chances they will be unable to become pregnant or will suffer miscarriage. Yancey urges them to wisely manage their lifestyles so as to not work against themselves. “Healthcare is a relationship,” he says. “So, I do my part and you do your part so the couple can achieve the goal of having a baby.” Yancey treats specific aspects of infertility, recommends other infertility specialists if necessary, and sends husbands to urologists for examination and treatment when needed. He also has personal reasons for pursuing this calling. “My wife and I always wanted a large family, but wanted to wait until I finished school,” he says. “The prospect of starting a family was exciting. First bath, first words, first steps, riding a bike, coaching little league, dance recitals, pinewood derby, fishing, bedtime stories, tea parties, playing dress up, building forts. It was all too exciting. When do we start? Sign us up.” It did not work out as expected. One year, two years, and then three with no babies. When they went to an infertility specialist he could find no problem to treat, and told them they would likely never have children. Knowing she would be crushed, Yancey did not share this last bit of information with his wife. The loneliness of infertility set in--the sensation of having lost something precious before even having had it. It is a problem one has to experience to understand. The afflicted must resist becoming embittered, especially around those blessed with children. It was doubly difficult for Yancey because of the medical capacity in which he served. “I was an obstetrical resident in a large, inner-city hospital. We cared for people who did not want to get pregnant,” he says. “We cared for people who did not need to get pregnant. We cared for patients with serious drug problems, prostitutes, people angry at their unwanted pregnancies. I didn’t understand. It just wasn’t fair.” Yancey gave his wife a yellow lab puppy--Sadie Haw-
kins Dance. This wonderful canine became a substitute child. Climbing fences, climbing onto furniture and climbing onto them. She was priceless therapy, going everywhere with them. “She loved riding in the car. We would never dream of putting her in a kennel if we went on a trip, so she went with us,” he says. “She was our child and she was our therapy, but what she did most for us was be there. She would be there as we suffered the pain of infertility. She never spoke, she never gave advice, she never told us she knew ‘how we felt.’ A lesson in unconditional love.” In time the couple’s problem was solved, and they were blessed with two wonderful children who came to love Sadie as much as their parents did. She was their first child. Their struggle with infertility taught them the value of life, and Sadie taught them the value of “being there.” Yancey’s devotion to his work and a compulsive fixation on doing everything in his power to help his patients has actually led to him being labeled “overcautious.” He readily admits to this, and that this tendency stems from his own, personal experience with the heartbreak of infertility. His treatment of childless couples and his success in treating them means he has no interest in case numbers. “I’ve never kept up with how many babies I’ve delivered because then they just become a number,” he says. “Every delivery is its own story, life and family--not just a number.” He knows well how infertility infuses its victims with a life perspective incomprehensible to those who have never experienced it. “This life perspective deepened for me because of a yellow Labrador who provided comfort and taught empathy,” he says. At age 13, Sadie developed a tumor that slowly crippled her. As she slipped away, all Dr. Phillip Yancey could do was “be there” for her. He was. For more information or to contact Dr Christopher Yancey, please call (903) 757-6042.
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