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Tyler Doctor Li-Yu Mitchell Elected

UT Tyler Dr. Dennis Cali Recognized

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Glass to Offer Spanish Club From July 11 through Aug. 1, the Glass Recreation Center, located at 501 W. 32nd St., will offer a Spanish Club for children. The Spanish Club

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Tyler Physician Elected to Leadership Position

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Li-Yu H. Mitchell, MD, a Tyler family physician in practice for 16 years, was elected to the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Council on

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Pam Holden, Kimberly Pilgrim, Morgan Strong, Babette Tomberlain, Joanna Burrows, Karen Wright and Paula McCauley at the recent Fourth of July Downtown Client Appreciation Party

harles Tomberlain Insurance Agency and Sugar Magnolia Properties held their Fourth of July Downtown Client Appreciation Party.

American flags, red and white table cloths, balloons, bubbles, candies, tents for the gleaming sun and the Tomberlains’ Treat Truck gave it the great American patriotic spirit. The setting was a parking lot behind Silver Grizzly.

Clients and their families brought lawn chairs and coolers anticipating a good time. Children enjoyed

themselves as they ran around, playing ring toss and blowing bubbles. But that is not all.

Noonday band rocked the evening.

To sweeten the party, Cole Tomberlain and Randy Lott manned the grill. Juicy super-sized hot dogs and mouth-watering links; fourth of July cookies and various drinks kept clients happy and hydrated.

Charles Tomberlain Insurance Agency and Sugar Magnolia Properties ended the evening with an exhibition of fireworks that stunningly illuminated downtown Longview.

TASB Announces Super of the Year Award Nominees UT Tyler Dr. Dennis Cali Recognized Dr. Dennis Cali was recognized by the Media Ecology Association for outstanding academic research, ...See DENNIS CALI on Page 3

Prevent Check Fraud

By Mechele Mills Check fraud is a problem which costs businesses and financial institutions billions of dollars each year. By altering an ...See CHECK FRAUD on Page 3

It’s that time of the week again.

Pet of the week is looking for a lovely home.

DARLA is a 1-year old 40 pounds Pit Bull Terrier.

She is spayed, heartworm negative, good with dogs and kids.

She is located at Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center 303 H.G. Mosley Pkwy.

Darla is available with a $25 adoption fee and approved application.

Give a Pet a new story and adopt DARLA today.

Regional winners of the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award have been announced.

Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the SOTY program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership since 1984.

Regional superintendents of the year nominated by regional selection committees are: Arturo Cavazos, Harlingen CISD, Region 1; Maria Vidaur-

ri, Robstown ISD, Region 2; Robert Jaklich, Victoria ISD, Region 3; Thomas Randle, Lamar CISD, Region 4; Scott Campbell, East Chambers ISD, Region 5; Denise Monzingo, Rockdale ISD, Region 6; LaTonya Goffney, Lufkin ISD, Region 7; Judd Marshall, Mount Pleasant ISD, Region 8; John Chapman, Ennis ISD, Region 10; Jim Vaszauskas, Mansfield ISD, Region 11; Marcus Faulkner, China Spring ISD, Region 12; Tommy Hooker, Thrall ISD, Re-

AEP Foundation Funds to Aid Students in Area Workforce Education Initiatives The generosity of AEP Foundation will go a long way to aid in the Longview trade area’s workforce education initiatives. As part of its new strategic plan, R.E.A.C.H., the Longview Chamber of Commerce has formed and launched the Chamber Foundation,

A new month has begun. It’s the month of July that begins the 2nd half of the year. July is an awesome month and the 7th month according to the Georgian calendar and its predecessor, the Julian

performance, and commitment to public involvement in education. Superintendents from any of Texas’ 1,028 local school districts are eligible for nomination by their school boards. Local nominees are submitted to a regional selection committee, which chooses one nominee to send to the state selection committee.

The annual awards program is underwritten by Balfour.

The state committee will interview regional winners in Austin on August

UTT, TJC Partner to Promote STEM

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calendar. July was originally Quintilis in Latin, meaning “fifth” in the ancient Roman Calendar. The month was renamed after Julius Caesar by the decision of the Roman Senate in 44BC during the Julian ...See JULY on Page 2

From left: Dr. Scott LaLonde, Dr. David Milan, Yansy Perez, Vincent Villalobos, Alyssa Blanton, Dr. Josh Banta, Marisa Quevedo, Dr. Brent Bill, Michelle Veronin, Dr. Stephen Rainwater, Dryden Johnson, Andrew Hernandez, Dr. Mena Souliman and Dr. Lance Williams. Not pictured: Armstrong, Morales and Dunnahoe.

AG Paxton Obtains $900,000 Judgment AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced the entry of a $900,000

agreed judgment against Pearland developer ...See AG on Page 2

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.4 Billion in June (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.4 billion in June, 10.3 percent more than in June 2016.

“Growth in sales

25-26 and select five state finalists. The Superintendent of the Year will be announced October 7 at the 2017 Texas Association of School Administrators/TASB Convention in Dallas.

TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local public school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state.

The districts they represent serve more than 5.3 million students.

a 501c3 organization, to change and transform the Longview area. Two victories were celebrated at the Chamber’s board meeting on June 15. First was the receipt of a $50,000 AEP Foundation grant for the

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gion 13; Jason Cochran, Eastland ISD, Region 14; Wes Beck, Early ISD, Region 15; Donna Hale, Miami ISD, Region 16; Julee Becker, Slaton ISD, Region 17; Amy Jacobs, Coahoma ISD, Region 18; Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Tornillo ISD, Region 19; and Jeff Cottrill, Knippa ISD, Region 20.

Candidates are chosen for their strong leadership skills, dedication to improving educational quality, ability to build effective employee relations, student

tax revenue was due to increased collections from most sectors of the economy — though the gains still did not offset May’s weaker-than-expected franchise tax collections,” Hegar said. “Receipts

from the wholesale trade, information and oil- and gas-related sectors in particular saw significant gains.”

Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in June 2017 is up

5.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax revenue is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting ...See SALES TAX on Page 2

Robocall Self-Defense

By Michelle Mills If you are receiving an excess of computerized calls recently, you’re not alone. A robocall is a phone call which uses a comput...See ROBOCALL on Page 3

Patrick Shatters Fundraising Records Nearly $4 million Raised and Close to $17 million Cash-on-Hand ...See PATRICK on Page 3

For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:5

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AEP Foundation Funds to Aid Students in Area Workforce Education Initiatives ...From Page 1

education work and an 18-month benevolent grant/partnership with RezilientKiz. Lynn Ferry-Nelson, External Affairs Manager at AEP-SWEPCO, who presented the check on the behalf of the AEP Foundation, stated, “One of the focus areas of the AEP Foundation is to improve lives through education from early childhood through college. This grant will provide the groundwork for better educational opportunities throughout the community – for both students and their parents. It’s a wonderful opportunity for both AEP and the LCC Education Foundation.”

Over the past few years the Chamber’s team has sought to rethink and retool the organization’s role in order to seek new and innovative ideas that will improve access

to basic and advanced educational opportunities with cradle to career collective impact. The vision is to help our citizens reach their potential and become skilled contributors to our highly educated workforce, meeting the needs of technological change.

Businesses have an important role in leading and advocating for Career Readiness: a business-led approach for implementing cradle to career education systems.

Our leadership is committed to proactive initiatives ensuring our academic standards are raised so students are successful in making progress toward important transitions to either college or immediate careers.

The Chamber wants to prepare for the demands of tomorrow’s skilled and competitive workforce environment. More information about this initiative and other REACH programs can be found on the Longview chamber’s

From left: Lynn Ferry-Nelson, AEP-SWEPCO, Richard Manley, R. Manley Enterprises, Ron Hutchison, Network IP, Chuck King, Chick-fil-A and Casey Robertson, Longview Regional Medical Center

website at https://www. longviewchamber.com/ business/education/.

For more information, contact the Chamber offices at 903.237.4000.

The Longview Cham-

July: Month of Completion, Perfection ...From Page 1

calendar reform, when Caesar rearranged the calendar, as July was his month of birth. It has 31 days. The number 7 stands for completion perfection and settlement. The weather is in the peak of highest temperature at the Northern hemisphere and exact opposite on the Southern hemisphere. July’s birth flowers are larkspur or the Water Lily indicates purity of heart. The flower larkspur indicates love; white larkspur means happy nature while pink indicates fickleness and purple larkspur is used to indicate first love. The birthstone for July is the ruby which symbolizes contentment. However, ruby is known to be the king of gemstones and the

characteristic it represents are – wisdom, health, love, romance and integrity. 7 US presidents have died in July which is more than any other month. Summer school is underway for many students in the USA. July is a perfect time for family holidays and super for nightlife.

Holidays: National Blueberry Month, National Anti-Boredom Month, National Cell phone courtesy Month, National Hot Dog

Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Picnic Month, National Pickle Month. Canada Day, USA Independence Day, Bastille Day and Parent’s Day. Highlights of Events: 1st-Canada Day; International Chicken wings Day; 4th – US Independence Day; 6th – National Fried Chicken Day; 8th – National Blueberry Day; 10th – Independence Day in Bahamas; 11th- World Population Day; 12th- Pecan Pie Day; 14th – Bastille day; 16th – Fresh Spinach day; 20thMoon Day; 22nd – Hammock Day; 23rd – Vanilla Ice cream Day; Revolution Day in Egypt; 29th- National Chicken Wing Day; 30th – International Day of friendship; Foundation Day in Baltimore.

ber of Commerce (LCC) is regarded as the leading business resource in Gregg County. We are a memberdriven organization that regularly assesses the needs of local business owners

and executives. Our programs, products and events are created to deliver the strategic business solutions our members need. Our mission is to engage in and promote projects that have

a positive impact on the Longview Trade Area Visit the Longview Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.

L ong v i e w C h amb e r. com

State Sales Tax Revenue Glass to Offer Totaled $2.4 Billion in June Spanish Club ...From Page 1

for 56 percent of all tax collections. Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes, motor fuel taxes and oil and natural gas production taxes also are large revenue sources for the state.

In June 2017, Texas collected the following revenue from those taxes: motor vehicle sales and rental taxes — $414.5

million, down 1.7 percent from June 2016; motor fuel taxes — $312.4 million, up 5.9 percent from June 2016; and oil and natural gas production taxes — $269.9 million, up 31.5 percent from June 2016.

For details on all monthly collections, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly State Revenue Watch.

AG Paxton Obtains $900,000 Judgment ...From Page 1

Richard J. Burns in connection with his sale of property in an illegal Caldwell County subdivision known as Century Oak Estates.

The state’s lawsuit against Burns included allegations that he engaged in unlawful conduct in the sale of lots in Century Oak. Burns deceptively represented that lots were fit for residential use when in fact some were in flood plains, others had illegal septic tanks, and purchasers were unable to obtain building permits because Century Oak Estates was an unplatted and unrecorded subdivision which had never been approved by Caldwell County.

The judgment bars Burns from engaging in similar deceptive sales practices and prohibits him from acting as a residential mortgage loan originator without a license as required by the Texas Finance Code. Burns is also prohibited from engaging in contract for deed financing without complying with the requirements of

Attorney General Ken Paxton the Texas Property Code.

The judgment further establishes a refund program to be implemented by an independent third party settlement administrator who will provide notices to eligible consumers with details about the program and its options. Burns is ordered to fully cooperate with the settlement administrator and his failure to cooperate subjects him to a potential penalty of $450,000.

In resolving this case, Attorney General Paxton worked with Caldwell County District Attorney Fred Weber and also received the cooperation of the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Loans.

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is a fun introductory course to learn easyto-use phrases to use in everyday situations and help children communicate with their Spanish-speaking friends. The Club will include games, handson exercises, homework, arts and crafts, songs and more! Classes will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

“The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for great and fun educational classes to offer the youth in our community,” said Ann Santana, Glass Recreation Center supervisor.

Research has proven that the optimum time for people to learn a different language is from ages birth to 10.

Learning a second language strengthens intellectual growth, helps to improve listening skills and improves understanding of native languages. Learning a second language at a young age also expands creativity and problem solving skills.

The Spanish Club instructor is Iris Avila, who has a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has instructed beginner Spanish classes for the past eight years.

The cost of the class is $25 for the four week course.

For more information, call the Glass Recreation Center at (903) 595 7271 to pre-register and sign up today

July 13-20, June 22-29, 2017 2017

Robocall Self-Defense

Prevent Check Fraud

to falsify the information number against the app’s ...From Page 1 transmitted to caller ID. So, database. Keep in mind the designs which cannot erized autodialer to deliver if you do answer and hear “free” ones might ask for be reproduced by copiexisting check or creata pre-recorded message to the automated message, more personal information ers and scanners. ing a counterfeit check * Watermarks and visible than you’re willing to give, a home landline or wireless hang up right away. using stolen and/or illeResist the urge to press so you may opt for the paid number. BBB is receiving fibers. gally purchased account * Multi-tonal an uptick in the number numbers. By doing so, you apps. pantoinformation, criminals With this and any othof reports from consum- may be confirming that graphs which causattempt to make purers who claim they are re- someone is actually re- er type of scam, report it es the word “void” to chases, obtain bank acbbb.org/scamtracker ceiving robocalls targeting sponding to the call, which to appear on checks and count funds, or finance the 903 area code. Calls may actually increase the to help warn others. BBB other aspects of the transactions. A 2016 range from bogus com- number of calls you re- also shares Scam Tracker check to disappear if it Payments and Fraud information with governpanies claiming to lower ceive. is copied.

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Also ask if your financial nesses are routinely the institution uses automatCheck statements reg- and calls from your health Screening or not antargets of counterfeit- ed check fraud detection swering calls from un- ularly for unauthorized provider to remind you of ers and are very likely tools which match account recognized numbers can charges. This includes bank doctor appointments are to be the recipients of numbers, check numcertainly help protect you and credit card statements, permitted. Robocallers are fake checks, companies bers, and dollar amount from those trying to gain however, it’s a good idea also required to offer an often lose thousands of values so that the finanaccess to account informa- to check your telephone opt-out feature to discondollars. tion. Unfortunately, there’s and cell phone bills as well. tinue future calls. cial institution can notify BBB advises business you should a questionable For more tips on how to very little one can do to Scammers may be using owners to consider in- check come through the the “Yes” recording of your be a savvy consumer, go to stop them. corporating the follow- system.

BBB provides the fol- voice to authorize charges bbb.org. To report frauduing best practices and lent activity or unscrupulowing tips to fight robo- on your phone.

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swer session(see separate stor y).

Guest Jean Wheatfall was impressed with the open house.

“It was very informative [I’m] quite surprised,” she said. “All I can say is we need to understand each

check issued by a bank has a check number.

• The customer’s address is missing.

• The bank logo is missing and/or does not match the bank routing number. You can verify routing numbers with the financial institution or verify on the Federal Reserve Bank Services website.

• The address of the financial institution is missing.

• Make sure the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) line, which is the magnetic ink or toner used at the bottom of checks and other negotiable documents. A fake one will easily rub off, will smear when wet, or will not be shiny.

• Check the paper.

Authentic checks are typically printed on matte, thicker paper.

• Stains or discolorations on the check could be an indicator of erasures or alterations.

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home with them.

Most important of all, it ended as an evening of genuine fellowship. Guests $17,000,000 the bank, were armedin with true Dan Patrickofcan continue knowledge Islam; not to lead conservative what newsthe pundits tend to feed their ratcharge in audience Texas andfor stand ings. up for Texas principles and

Patrick Shatters Fundraising Records

having raised just shy of $4,000,000 during the 12day fundraising reporting period at the end of June.

This represents another record-breaking fundraising period for Patrick.

“As Lt. Governor, I pledged to listen to the voters and do the right thing.

The response from the business community and the grassroots is a loud and clear endorsement of what we have accomplished and what we intend to do. I am extremely proud of the conservative legislation we Officer John Rolls was on duty atin the Texas have passed the opening Senate and the conservative agenda we are moving forward. I remain grate-

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick ful for the opportunity to serve as Lt. Governor and generous support I have received from all over the state. I am looking forward to continuing to provide conservative leadership in Texas.

“The Patrick campaign is prepared for any political challenge. With almost

values in Austin,” said Allen Blakemore, Texans for Dan Patrick Chief Strategist.

Texas legislators were prohibited from raising money before June 19 and the campaign is required to report contributions and expenditures as of June 30.

The official report will be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission July 17, 2017.

Though not required, the Lt. Governor will not be raising campaign contributions during the upcoming special session.

More information about Texans for Dan Patrick is available at www.DanPatrick.org.

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Student Debt Means Fewer Public Servants — and More Bankers

Indebted students trained for public service are instead cutting bait and heading for Wall Street.

By Alyssa Aquino Cum laude, my diploma reads — “with honor.” But cum debitum, “with debt,” is a bit more accurate.

Collectively, America’s student borrowers owe $1.7 trillion. On average, each graduating senior this year is beginning their life around $37,000 in the hole.

That looks like a lot, but when you’re living with student debt, you look at that number and don’t even flinch. The debt is so normal it’s like an inside joke for pretty much everyone in my generation. Except we’re the punch line.

I graduated class of 2015 from a private, liberal arts college — a “most selective” one, U.S. News and World Report assures me. It was also an expensive degree, Sallie Mae reminds

me. Monthly.

Yes, I chose to go to a private, expensive college.

There was a calculus there, and one part of it was “I liked the feeling of it.”

I know, this type of sentimental idealism is a privilege. It’s no surprise I came out with the equally sentimental notion that I wanted to do non-profit work — which makes it that much harder to pay those loan bills.

It’s baffling to my Filipino parents. They didn’t cross the ocean and consign themselves to discrimination and demeaning jobs because they liked the “feel of it” — or even on the promise that their lives would be better. They did it on the promise that my life would be better. And that I wouldn’t owe anyone anything.

They could live underwa-

ter, they decided — but they at least expected their children to take a breath of fresh air. Well, sometimes it feels like the air is polluted. And the water is teeming with loan sharks.

So much so that some companies — among them many banks, financial institutions, and other large for-profit businesses — have begun including student loan repayment assistance in their salary packages.

I have to admit it’s tempting, especially since the Trump administration wants to end a federal program that would forgive the student loans of people who commit to public service work.

What’s the alternative, after all?

Having a non-profit career in something you care about can require years of

barely remunerated labor: an unpaid internship, volunteer work, a minimum-wage second job, or a salary that barely meets the threshold for a living wage.

Prioritizing a career in something you care about,

in addition to paying rent and groceries, requires consigning yourself to a debt you’ll live with until you have children. That is, if you have children — since you don’t want to deal with their student debt either.

It’s not surprising to me that some of my classmates decide to return to school — maybe if they add more letters to their degree they’ll magically land a job they’re passionate about with a salary that can pay the bills.

It’s also not surprising that some of my peers decide to join the other side, cashing in on connections and scooping up those high-paying corporate jobs.

But what happens when you have a generation of people trained to enter the public service entering Wall Street instead?

What a loss.

This is just one facet of the student debt crisis — others include putting off starting a family or buying a home.

Too many of us are saddled with debt, and too many of us are structuring our lives around this ledger.

America Needs Service Workers Free As You Can Afford to Be — And They Need Health Care Universal health care costs money. Going without costs more.

By Jill Richardson Our country is founded on a myth that anyone can succeed so long as they work hard.

That’s the story of Alexander Hamilton that has swept Broadway: how a “bastard orphan” can become “a hero and a scholar.” According to the lyrics he did it by working harder, being smarter, and being a self-starter.

If that’s all you need to do to succeed, then it’s your own fault if you’re poor.

And White House spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway has no sympathy for you. If you’re sad the Republican health care bill is going to take away your Medicaid, she says — and it will — you can go get a job. Because your poverty is your own fault.

To quote Ernest Hemingway, “Isn’t it pretty to think so?”

The reality isn’t as nice.

We don’t live in a society where anyone can get ahead just by working hard. It might feel that way if you grew up middle class, but that’s not the reality millions of Americans live in.

Sociological research confirms this unpleasant truth again and again.

As for the people on Medicaid who should just “get a job,” odds are they already have a job. Maybe two jobs.

We as a society want people working in restaurants, cleaning our hotel rooms, checking us out and stocking shelves at stores, and doing any number of lowskilled, generally low-wage jobs. Some people even oppose giving those workers a raise because it would either cut into corporate profits or raise prices.

Well, we can’t have it both ways. We can’t benefit from low-wage labor while simultaneously blaming low-wage workers for their own poverty.

And if you’re truly callous enough not to care if the working poor have access to affordable health care, consider how their plight affects you.

Suppose for a moment that 22 million Americans lose their health care, which is what the Congressional Budget Office predicts if the Senate passes the Republican health care bill. What happens?

Those 22 million people no longer go for preventative check ups. They don’t treat

medical problems when they occur, before the problems get worse. They wait until they have no choice, and they go to the emergency room.

If they cannot pay the bills accrued at the emergency room, the hospital eats the cost. But hospitals must balance their budgets somehow, so they raise prices for everyone else.

If you’re insured, then you’re not paying the hospital directly, so the higher prices go to your insurance company. And they pass it on to you in the form of higher premiums.

Thus, if you aren’t moved by the human suffering caused by depriving the working poor of health care, perhaps you’ll be moved by your own pocketbook.

Unless emergency rooms start declining treatment to anyone who can’t pay, turning cancer patients and gunshot victims onto the streets to die, somebody is going to pay for the care of the uninsured.

The question is whether they’ll be able to go for preventative check-ups and treat problems early, or whether they ‘ll go to the emergency room after they can no longer avoid it.

For those who rely on Obamacare for their insurance — myself included — the prospects of losing their health care is terrifying. I have several friends with cancer who are literally afraid they will die if the repeal bill passes. And that’s not hyperbole.

It’s time we stopped telling ourselves that anyone who’s struggling only has themselves to blame. And as the wealthiest nation on earth, it’s a travesty that we aren’t willing to help them.

GOP leaders want to protect your “freedom” to be poor, powerless, sick, and uninsured.

By Jim Hightower I think of freedom in positive, aspirational terms — as in FDR’s “Four freedoms,” or in the uplifting songs of freedom sung by oppressed people everywhere.

But right-wing ideologues have fabricated a negative notion of “freedoms” derived from their twisted concept of individual choice. You’re “free” to be poor, politically powerless, or ill and uncared for, they say — it’s all a matter of decisions you freely make, and our government has no business interfering with your free will.

This is what passes as a philosophical framework guiding today’s Republican congressional leaders.

For example, they say their plan to eliminate health coverage for millions of Americans and cut such essential benefits as maternity care for millions more is just a matter of good ol’ free-market consumerism.

As explained by Jason Chaffetz, a Utah tea party Republican: “Americans

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have choices. And so maybe, rather than getting that new iPhone that they just love and they want to go spend hundreds of dollars on that, maybe they should invest in their own health care.”

Lest you think that Chaffetz must simply be an oddball jerk, here’s a similar deep insight from the top House Republican, Speaker Paul Ryan: “Freedom is the ability to buy what you want to fit what you need.”

Yes, apparently, you’re as free as you can afford to be. As Vice President Mike Pence recently barked at us, Trumpcare’s you’re - on - you r- ow n philosophy is all about “bringing freedom and individual responsibility back to American health care.”

The GOP’s austere view is that getting treatment for your spouse’s cancer should be like buying a new pair of shoes — a free-market decision by customers who choose their own price point, from Neiman Marcus to Goodwill.

And if you go barefoot, well, that’s your choice.

Business

July 13-20, 2017

Frauds and Scams Every day, Texans lose money to scams and frauds.

It happens in more ways than you can imagine. Decent, intelligent people are duped out of their life savings by smooth-talking, utterly unscrupulous crooks.

These are people who will look you in the eye and lie.

You have been warned about mail fraud, telephone fraud, internet fraud and door-to-door fraud. But how will you know it when you see it? Whether they reach you by mail, by phone, by email or by talking to you in person, they will give themselves away if you know what to look for. No matter what the bait they offer you, underneath it is a hook. Don’t get hooked by consumer fraud!

FIVE HOOKS: TELLTALE SIGNS OF A SCAM THEY contacted YOU. Think about it. If you look up a business and call to make an order, you know who is on the other end of the deal. With a con artist, all you know is who that person says he or she is. You are already at a huge disadvantage.

They dangle BAIT in front of you. It is almost always a large sum of money, like a prize or an easy loan, or a large income. It sounds so easy! But we all know that

people don’t give away large sums of money so easily, or pay large incomes for nothing. Only in daydreams.

They want your PERSONAL INFORMATION. Anytime someone tries to get your bank account number, Social Security Number, or other sensitive information, you should automatically be on red alert. Don’t do it.

First, YOU have to pay THEM. Don’t be blinded by the promise of a large sum of money in the future. If they are asking you to give them money first, back off. It is illegal for someone to require up-front payment before funding a loan or paying out a sweepstakes prize. And real employers don’t generally ask new hires to shell out money.

You have to WIRE or AIRBORNE money instead of MAILING it. This is your last warning: if you are on the brink of wiring somebody money in order to get a prize or a loan, an inheritance or any other large sum of money, STOP! It’s a scam, and they are trying to avoid the stiff penalties for mail fraud. You are about to be robbed.

By mail, by phone or face to face, con artists dangle baited hooks in front of honest people every day of

the week. It usually begins with an unsolicited contact from a company, individual or organization you never heard of. You do not know who the caller really is. Real lotteries don’t call you to say you’ve won. You don’t get grants without applying for them. You don’t get easy loans if you have bad credit.

Real money is hard to get. It doesn’t just come to you. But there are people who would like to take whatever money you have to lose. Don’t get hooked!

HOW A CON ARTIST SCAMS YOU Do you ever wonder, “How on earth did they fall for that?” Sad to say, many sensible, intelligent people find themselves asking, “Why did I do it?”

Learn how you can avoid falling for a con artist’s schemes by reading, The Five Tricks of a Con Artist.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE BEEN SCAMMED If you have been scammed, it’s important you know how to properly report the scams and the steps to take to prevent being scammed again. Find valuable tips about both on our page, What to Do if You’ve been Scammed.

IF YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS A VICTIM

We are often contacted by frantic family members of victims of fraud, who are unable to convince the victim that the scam is not real.

Phony lotteries and sweepstakes can be very persuasive to some people. Some people are particularly vulnerable to scams. Seniors may be lonely, trusting, and confused.

If you are having a hard time convincing someone to stop sending money to a scam artist, you can call this office at (800) 252-8011 for assistance. You may also wish to approach your family member’s bank, where staff may be willing to alert you of withdrawals. In addition, law enforcement officers may be willing to visit the victim; the uniform can be persuasive. A law-abiding victim can sometimes be swayed by the knowledge that it is illegal to receive the

proceeds of a foreign lottery.

Victims are often ashamed of having been duped. It can help them to understand that the con artists who perpetrate the scams are highly skilled and sophisticated.

Intelligent, educated people can be fooled.

WHEN THE BUSINESS CAN’T BE FOUND This problem is as old as the expression “Fly by Night,” which describes the crook who sells you a raw deal and leaves town before you realize you’ve been had.

Today, thanks to the Internet, the disappearing business is more common than ever.

Every single day, consumers contact the Office of the Attorney General saying, “They don’t answer their phone, return my messages, or respond to my emails.

They said they would give me a refund if I changed

Tyler Physician Elected to Leadership Position ...From Page 1

Li-Yu H. Mitchell Health Service Organizations. TMA held elections and appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year in Houston. The physicians will begin their term of service at TMA’s Fall Conference in September.

TMA physicians and medical students are appointed or elected to one of TMA’s 25 boards, councils, and committees. They are responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians.

The Council on Health Service Organizations studies, makes recommendations, and takes action related to the organization of and services provided by patient-care facilities, including emergency departments; ambulatory surgery centers; hospitals; and skilled nursing, long-term-care, assisted living, hospice, home care, and other treatment facilities.

Dr. Mitchell is a member and vice president of the Smith County Medical Society.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 50,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

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my mind, but I can’t get hold of them.” Or, “They said I had 10 days to cancel, but I have called and emailed every day for two weeks without being able to reach them!”

Businesses in Texas are required to register with the Secretary of State or the local county clerk’s office. You can contact the SOS to find out the name of the registered agent for the business.

Unfortunately, crooks tend not to bother reporting themselves to the proper authorities. However, if you have lost money to a business that you can no longer reach, you can try to find contact information from the Secretary of State, or the county clerk where the business is located.

But don’t wait for this to happen. Instead, before you do business, make sure the company is real. It should have a real address and real people registered to do business in this state or another state or country that registers real businesses. Seek independent confirmation that the business is what it claims to be.

Our best defense is education. Even if you have been scammed already, it’s not too late to arm yourself against its happening again.

When people know how to spot a scam, they can stop short before they lose their money. We want you to keep your hard earned money.

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July 22-29, 13-20, 2017 June 2017

Faith, Fear and Facts

By Michael A. Guido, D.D.

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, June 22-29, 2017 June 22-29, 2017 ‘Knock, and It Will Be Opened to You’?

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Save on Your Summer Road Trip Adventure

By Nathaniel Sillin Are you packing up your car and hitting the road this summer?

You’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by AAA, road trips are the most popular type of vacation for families in the U.S. in 2017. In fact, 10 percent more families are expected to take road trips this year than last.

From driving to the tip of Cape Cod, to seeing the Great Lakes all the way to a drive through the Yosemite Valley in California, there are limitless ways to explore on the road.

Whether you’re going to visit family or taking off on an epic adventure, a road trip can be a great way to make travel about the journey rather than the destination.

Before you hit the road, make sure your car can handle the trip. Before you pack up your car, it’s a good idea to take your car to a mechanic and ensure that it’s ready for the drive.

Having your car inspected and serviced by a mechanic before a road trip can be a worthwhile

investment that could both save you money and prevent an untimely breakdown. Looking into a rental car is an alternative you may want to consider if you’re hoping to avoid wear and tear that might depreciate your car’s value. Consider your options carefully and choose what makes most financial sense for you.

Pack for bumps along the way. A flat tire or dead battery can put a serious damper on your road trip, especially if you’re not prepared. Keeping a spare tire in your car and checking your tire pressure and tread should be on your

pre-trip checklist. Along with your bags, bring a few items for preventive maintenance measures on the road. Having jumper cables, coolant and engine oil handy can save you time and money.

Map out your trip ahead of time. While just jumping in the car and driving without a set destination can be an enticing idea, the spontaneity will likely result in more expenses. Knowing when and where you’ll stop ahead of time, especially for hotels and outings, will help you stick to a budget.

If you still crave the more adventurous aspects of a

road trip, you can make a general plan for your major excursions and routes, while stopping for unexpected attractions and views as you go.

Comparison shop to keep hotel prices under control. Booking ahead of time and using comparison shopping websites will save you from driving around to find the best hotel deal when you’re already tired from a long drive. If you do have to book last-minute, consider using hotel coupon books, hotel-booking apps, group coupon sites or reward points to save a little more. Camping could be another alternative to

booking a hotel, which can be particularly cheap if you already have gear like tents and sleeping bags.

Managing your mileage could add up to major savings. Though fuel prices may generally be down, the cost of filling up your tank can still add up. To make this cost more manageable, you can take advantage of apps that help you find the best gas prices in your area. In certain cases, you may also want to consider renting a more fuel-efficient car.

You can save even more by mapping your trip ahead of time to avoid road tollways and construction that might slow you down.

Keep kids entertained to avoid unnecessary stops. Kids tend to get antsy in the back seat, which can lead to more frequent stops and a few impulse buys if you’re not prepared. Packing snacks and meals ahead of time can help you avoid making extra purchases at the gas station, and will often be cheaper.

Also have a plan for keeping your kids entertained. Let them choose a few activates ahead of time, like preparing a road trip playlist or making a

game like road trip bingo with sights you’ll be seeing along the way.

If you have a tablet or phone, downloading free games, podcasts or movies can be another great option.

Protect your home while you are away.

One other way to save on your road trip is to ensure that your home is protected while you’re gone. If you can, ask a trusted neighbor, friend or family member to keep an eye on your house. If you can’t find someone to help, you can call US Postal Service to hold your mail while you’re away. Double check that you’ve locked all doors and windows, including the garage door, and that you’ve set your alarms and put your lights on a timer.

Bottom line: Road trips can be an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the country, but costs can add up if you’re under-prepared.

Planning your stops and packing to anticipate your needs could help you enjoy the ride rather than worry about the expenses.

Smith County Receives Beat the heat at the 2016 Safety Award Eighth annual Christmas

The Smith County Commissioners Court was presented with the Texas Association of Counties 2016 Safety Award on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

Isaac Garcia, a representative from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Risk Management Pool, presented the award, which he called a county-wide effort.

Counties across the state work hard to prevent employee injuries and to increase workplace safety.

Each year, the TAC Risk Management Pool presents awards to recognize counties and governmental entities for their efforts in promoting safety and innovative risk management programs. TAC members participating in the Workers’ Compensation Program are eligible to apply for the annual Safety and Gold Star awards.

“This award is a sincere way of thanking you for your strong commitment to safety and for your participation in the TAC Risk Management Pool,” Ernest Galindo, TAC Assistant Director for Risk Control Services, wrote in a letter to Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran notifying him of the award. “Congratulations again on this achievement.”

The county’s losses for worker’s compensation have been very good in 2016, as well as the past several years, Garcia told the court. He said he expects to see good things continue in 2017, and for the county to apply for the Gold Star Safety Award.

Achieving the Safety Award is made possible when each employee contributes to it, he added.

Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran congratulat-

ed Smith County’s Human Resources Team, made up of County Administrator/ HR Director Leonardo Brown, HR Coordinator Esmeralda Delmas and HR Administrative Assistant Jaye Lynn Collins.

Brown thanked his staff, whom he said did not often get a chance to be publicly recognized. He also appreciated all of the Smith County department leaders in doing a good job letting their employees know that the county cares about them and provides them with what they need if they ever get injured at work.

Judge Moran said the Safety Award is not an award that goes to every county. It takes a lot of work and a lot of years to get there, and achieving that status is a great benefit to county employees, he added.

The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department will host the eighth annual Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Fair at the Harvey Convention Center on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will feature more than 100 booths offering unique, fun, and handmade items for sale.

Admission is $2 at the door and donations will be accepted for Parks Department programing. Door prizes will be available.

“This event is import-

ant to the Parks Department because it is a fundraiser to help cover the cost of our free programing provided year round to the citizens of Tyler,” said Debbie Isham, special events and recreation manager.

This one-of-a-kind event will be a great opportunity for shoppers to find quality, handmade items. For those looking to find Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers early, this fair will be filled with handmade crafts, unique jewelry, knives, turned wood and wood inlay framed art, goat’s milk soap, hand sewn items, books, creative art, metal,

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sauces, jams and jellies and so much more.

This year’s Christmas in July will feature a free children’s activity area with crafts and story time. In addition, booths have been added that will hold demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday which include: “Make healthy personal care products” with Dr. Michelle Dunn, Infinity Health Solutions; “The Wide World of Weaving” with Midge Jackson, the Pearly Queen; “Wool Applique” with the Quilters Guild of East Texas.

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Health

June July 22-29, 13-20, 2017

Local Physician Physician Talks Talks

Dr. Christopher ChristopherYancey Yancey

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By Joycelyne Joycelyne Fadojutimi and Kelly Kelly Bell, Bell, East East Texas Review By Fadojutimi and Texas Review r. Christopher Yancey is a local.

He He r. Christopher Yancey is a local. attended Mozelle Johnston Elementaattended Mozelle Johnston Elemenry School, Judson MiddleMiddle SchoolSchool and tary School, Judson and Longview High His School.

His Longview High School. brothers brothers became but became engineers, butengineers, when the oilfields whenproducing, the oilfields stopped stopped one of thoseproducbrothone Christopher of those brothers ers ing, advised to takeadvised another Christopher to take route--specifically thehad onethe route--specifically theanother one leading to medicine. He leading to medicine.

He had the grades and did indeed grades and did indeed take this direction. He has spent the take 20 this direction.

He has spent the past 20 years as a past years as a beloved specialist in delivering babies beloved specialist in delivering babies and treating some and treating some forms of infertility. He loves his work, forms of infertility.

He loves his work, and his patients and his patients love him. love him. has served as Chief of the Division of OB/GYN Yancey Yancey has served Medical as ChiefCenter. of the Division of OB/ at Longview Regional He matriculated GYN at Longview Regional Medical Center.

He matricfrom the University of Texas Medical School in Houston ulated from theofUniversity Texas Medical in and University MississippiofMedical Center inSchool Jackson, Houston and University of Mississippi Medical Center Mississippi. He is a member of the American Medical in Jackson, Mississippi.

HeAssociation, is a member of the the Wiser American Association, Texas Medical and MedicalIn Association, TexasisMedical and Society. addition, Yancey a FellowAssociation, of the American the Wiser Society.

In addition, Yancey is a Fellow of the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

“I love delivering babies,” he says. “My work has diversi“I love delivering babies,” he says. “My work has ty of what I do. There is more than delivering babies in my diversity of what I do. There is more than delivering practice. I have delivered everybody, and have walked with babies in my practice. I have delivered everybody, and some to the grave.” have walked with some to the grave.”

Still some of his patients are have difficulty having chilStill some of his patients are have difficulty having dren. This condition is known as infertility. Infertility is children. This condition is known as infertility. Infertility the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting to achieve pregnancy in one year. couple to achieve pregnancy in one year.

Some while Some of of his hispatients patientscannot cannotbecome becomepregnant, pregnant, while others cannot carry a pregnancy full term.

The emotional others cannot carry a pregnancy full term. The emotionheartbreak of this statestate is crushing.

When couples cannot al heartbreak of this is crushing.

When couples conceive, it is vital that both husband and wife see doccannot conceive, it is vital that both husband andthe wife tor because in 30% of cases, the problem lies with the man. see the doctor because in 30% of cases, the problem lies Age another factor. withisthe man. Age is another factor.

A 21-year-old woman has has time A 21-year-old woman time on on her herside, side,but butififa a woman to to attend to her woman is is 38 38 and and still stillchildless, childless,she sheneeds needs attend to biological clock while it is still ticking.

There are many her biological clock while it is still ticking. There are factors to consider. many factors to consider.

Smoking, specific lifestyles and some medications can

Smoking, specific lifestyles and some medications can cause infertility.

Women who smoke increase the chanccause infertility.

Women who smoke increase the chances they will be unable to become pregnant or will suffer es they will be unable to become or willtheir suffer miscarriage.

Yancey urges them to pregnant wisely manage miscarriage.

Yancey urges them to wisely manage their lifestyles so as to not work against themselves. lifestyles so as to not work against themselves.

“Healthcare is a relationship,” he says. “So, I do my part “Healthcare is part a relationship,” says.

“So, the I dogoal my of and you do your so the couplehecan achieve part and you do your part so the couple can achieve the having a baby.” goal of having a baby.”

Yancey treats specific aspects of infertility, recommends Yancey treatsspecialists specific aspects of infertility, recomother infertility if necessary, and sends husmends other infertility specialists if necessary, and sends bands to urologists for examination and treatment when husbands to urologists for examination and treatment needed. He also has personal reasons for pursuing this when needed. He also has personal reasons for pursuing calling. this calling.

“My wife and I always wanted a large family, but wanted “My wife and I always wanted a large family, but to wait until I finished school,” he says. “The prospect of wanted to wait until I finished school,” he says. “The starting a family was exciting. First bath, first words, first prospect of starting a family was exciting. First bath, first steps, riding a bike,riding coaching littlecoaching league, dance words, first steps, a bike, little recitals, league, pinewood derby, fishing, bedtime stories, tea parties, playdance recitals, pinewood derby, fishing, bedtime stories, ing dress up, building forts.

It was all too exciting.

When tea parties, playing dress up, building forts. It was all too do we start?

Signdo uswe up.start? ” exciting.

When Sign us up.”

It did not work out as and It did not work out as expected. expected.One Oneyear, year,two twoyears, years, thenthen threethree with with no babies.

WhenWhen they went an infertility and no babies. they to went to an inspecialist he could find no problem to treat, and told fertility specialist he could find no problem to treat,them and theythem wouldthey likely neverlikely have never children.

Knowing sheKnowwould told would have children. be crushed, Yancey did not share thisdid lastnot bitshare of informaing she would be crushed, Yancey this last tion with his wife. bit of information with his wife.

The loneliness ofof The lonelinessofofinfertility infertilityset setin–the in--thesensation sensation having lost something having had having somethingprecious preciousbefore beforeeven even having had it. It It is a problem understand. it. problem one onehas hastotoexperience experiencetoto understand.

The afflicted must mustresist resistbecoming becomingembittered, embittered, espeThe afflicted especially cially around with children.

It was difficult doubly around those those blessedblessed with children.

It was doubly difficult for Yancey because of the medical capacity for Yancey because of the medical capacity in which hein which served.he served.

“I obstetricalresident residentininaalarge, large,inner-city inner-cityhospihos“I was was an an obstetrical pital.

We cared for people who did not want to get pregtal. We cared for people who did not want to get pregnant,” nant,” says.

“Wefor cared forwho people did not need he says.he“We cared people didwho not need to get to get pregnant.

We cared for patients with serious drug pregnant. We cared for patients with serious drug probproblems, prostitutes, people angry at their unwanted lems, prostitutes, people angry at their unwanted pregnanpregnancies.

I didn’t understand.

It just fair.” cies. I didn’t understand.

It just wasn’t fair.wasn’t ” Yancey gavehis hiswife wifeaayellow yellowlab labpuppy–Sadie puppy--Sadie HawYancey gave Haw-Lo-

kins Dance. This canine Yancey becamekins a substitute cal Physician Talkswonderful Dr. Christopher Dance. child.

Climbing fences, climbing onto furniture This wonderful canine became a substitute child. and climbing them.

She was going Climbingonto fences, climbing ontopriceless furnituretherapy, and climbing everywhere with them. onto them. She was priceless therapy, going everywhere “She loved riding in the car. We would never dream of with them. putting her in a kennel if we on a trip, so dream she went “She loved riding in the car.went We would never of with us,” he says.

“She was our child and she was our putting her in a kennel if we went on a trip, so she went therapy, what“She she was did most for us was there.

She with us,”but he says. our child and shebe was our therwould be there as we suffered the pain of infertility. She apy, but what she did most for us was be there. She would never spoke, she never gave advice, she never told us be there as we suffered the pain of infertility. She never she knew ‘how we felt.’ A lesson in unconditional love.” spoke, she never gave advice, she never told us she knew In time the couple’s problem was solved, and they ‘how we felt.’ A lesson in unconditional love.” were blessed with two wonderful children who came to In time the couple’s problem was solved, and they were love Sadie as much as their parents did. She was their blessed with two struggle wonderfulwith children who taught came tothem love first child.

Their infertility Sadie as much as their parents did.

She was their first the value of life, and Sadie taught them the value of child.

Their struggle “being there.” with infertility taught them the value of life, and Sadie them “being there.” fixaYancey’staught devotion tothe hisvalue workof and a compulsive Yancey’s devotion to his work and a compulsive tion on doing everything in his power to help his fixation patients on doing everything in his power to help his patients has actually led to him being labeled “overcautious.”has actually ledadmits to himto being “overcautious. ” Hestems readily He readily this,labeled and that this tendency admits this,personal and that this tendencywith stems his own, from histoown, experience thefrom heartbreak personal experience with theofheartbreak of infertility.

His of infertility.

His treatment childless couples and his treatment of childless couples and his success in treating success in treating them means he has no interest in themnumbers. means he has no interest in case numbers. case “I’ve never never kept up with “I’ve with how how many manybabies babiesI’ve I’vedelivered delivbecause then they a number, ” he says.he says. ered because thenjust theybecome just become a number,” “Every itsown ownstory, story,life lifeand andfamily–not family--notjust a “Every delivery delivery isisits just a number.” number. ” He how infertility infertility infuses infusesits itsvictims victimswith witha He knows knows well well how alife lifeperspective perspective incomprehensible to those incomprehensible to those whowho havehave never never experienced it. experienced it.

“This deepenedfor forme mebecause because a “This life life perspective perspective deepened ofof a yelyellow Labrador who provided comfort taught low Labrador who provided comfort andand taught empathy,” empathy,” he says. he says.

At developedaatumor tumorthat thatslowly slowlycrippled cripAtage age 13, 13, Sadie Sadie developed pled her.she Asslipped she slipped Dr. Phillip her. As away, away, all Dr.all Phillip YanceyYancey could do could do was “be there” for her.

He was. was “be there” for her. He was.

For or to to contact contact Dr DrChristopher Christopher For more more information information or Yancey, call(903) (903)757-6042.

757-6042.

Yancey, please please call

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