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NASA Ambassador to Visit Tyler Library The Library will host Dr. Tom Hooten, Chair of the Department of Engineering and Physical Science Education, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, on Friday, July 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. at its MakerSpace. He will be presenting “The Physics of Sound,” which will introduce the audience to the science of sound and vibration.

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BOOZE, BROADS AND BIBLES Charles Taylor, Kimberly Fish to peel back Piney-woods curtains

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D

uring the 1920s, East Texas, like most of the rest of the world, was on the brink of great upheaval.

There was still the poverty that had plagued the region since the end of the War Between the States.

This delicate economy had become as much a staple as the multitude of churches whose prayerful parishioners worshipped and prayed for themselves and those around them.

There was also a new law of the land extending its reach from faraway Washington D.C.--liquor prohibition.

This noble experiment would eventually be abandoned, but throughout

Smith County Employees Recognized for 165 Years

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Smith County employees were recognized by Commissioners Court Tuesday, June 27, 2017, for a combined 165 years of service.

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Drilling in the oil Fields of East Texas. Courtesy Photo: Texas Travel

the piney-woods of eastern Texas it was, like in most of the rest of America, never taken particularly seriously in the first place.

Multitudes who had long intoned with seemingly sincere piety, «Lips that touch wine will never touch mine,» had long furtively imbibed libations they either bought or brewed themselves. This did not change with the new amendment. Bottles were secreted in hay bales, under tractor seats and in Model T Fords in discreet compartments frequently designed and installed specifically for this purpose. Then there was oil. ...See BOOZE on Page 2

Keep Texas Beautiful Announces New Board Members Board welcomes members from AEP Texas, Avangard Innovative, National Recycling Solutions/Recycle2Support and Keep Duncanville Beautiful

AUSTIN, TX — Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) announces the selection of four new members to serve on its Board of Directors, as well as its officers and board members for 20172018. Nominations were voted on by KTB’s membership at its 50th Annual Conference recently held in San Antonio.

Joining the Board of Directors are Tony Arce, Jr., Amy Reed, Tamara Wallace and Tim Hamilton. “We are delighted to welcome these four professionals to

the KTB board. They each bring expertise and skills to ensure that KTB continues to thrive well into the future,” said Dan Eden, Board President.

Tony Arce, Jr., is Manager of External Affairs at AEP Texas. As a resident of Laredo, he has been involved with numerous organizations and has served as past President of both the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce and Uvalde Area Development Foundation. ...See TEXAS on Page 2

By Nathaniel Sillin College tuition, a new pair of glasses and retirement may seem unrelated, but the tax law says otherwise. By knowing how and where to save ...See ACCOUNTS on Page 3

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Nominated WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (RTX) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) to be U.S. Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): ...See SEN. KAY on Page 2

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Hot New Director for KC Fire Academy

By ETR Report Kilgore College (KC) has announced the tentative hiring of Michael D. Simmons as director of the KC Fire Academy. Simmons is already working

on a new online fire academy program. KC Dean of Public Services and Industrial Technologies, Randy Lewellen is upbeat about Simmons’ hiring.

Traditionally, life insurance companies were not required to pay benefits, even when they knew an insured person had passed away, unless they were notified by the beneficiaries.

That practice even allowed companies to continue ...See TEXAS on Page 2

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AG Applauds Supreme Court AUSTIN — Texas At- other states, based on the torney General Ken Pax- influx and outflow of peo- Ruling tonrecently released his assessment of the recent Texas Relocation Report, a study by the Texas Association of Realtors. In the report, Texas ranked second among states adding new residents from

Brazilian Beef Off US Market

Sec. of Agric Sonny Perdue Halts Importation U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the halting of all imports of fresh beef from Brazil. There have been persistent questions

about the meat being safe for consumption. The suspension will remain in effect until the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture takes corrective steps the

USDA Announces Summer EBT Grants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the award of $31.5 million in Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children. See full Story

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Texas Returns Life Insurance Benefits — and Closes an Expensive Loophole AUSTIN — Since fiscal 2013, the Comptroller’s office has returned more than $41 million in unpaid life insurance benefits to its rightful owners. We examine the issue of life insurance — and an important new Texas law affecting it — in the latest issue of Fiscal Notes.

Californians Flocking to Texas

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers sufficient to remove health concerns about the beef›s suitability for human consumption.

ple. Leading all states with the number of transplants to Texas was California. In 2015, the number of people leaving California for the Lone Star State was 65,546. ...See CALIFORNIANS on Page 2

By ETR Staff Reports Since March, the USDA›s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has turned away 11% of all Brazilian meat products arriving ...See BRAZILIAN on Page 3

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has eagerly endorsed the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling that allows a challenge to the lawless ...See AG on Page 5

Texas Adds 14,800 Jobs The Texas economy expanded in May with the addition of 14,800 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs.

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent, down from 5.0 percent in April.

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Q BOOZE, & A: EverythingBROADS AND BIBLES

(Almost) You Want to Know About Islam

destination, transforming the sleepy, rural backwater Gregg County is into a thriving hotbed of enviably located in the wildcatters and forests of midst of the vast East derricks. People flocked in From 1 and as one from as far as California, TexasPage oil fields, New York, Illinois and gusher followed another, Because Muslims bow down to worship, a woman masses in of the men and their kneeling Islamic prayerPennsylvania. position could make a man sprang up families swarmed into lose his concentration on Allah,Businesses and focus on the womto exploit the you success of area they never visually anthis instead.

Men had are more oriented, see. He so many moneyed drillers before given a thought pointed out that everyone is created to serve God. We and their also employees to, God anxious to make serve by serving others.

Muslims believe in in them and andhell. their loved a country where such heaven “Thefortunes way to heaven is byopportunity God’s gracehad and become mercy,” one from the heunderground said. ocean very rare. Stores, dining rental of crude. As Great establishments, QUESTION ONthe JIHAD residences, bars and Depression spread, According to Khalifa a jihad is intended to make oneself brothels isappeared an throughout the jihad, western better.

The lesser he explained, intended as others element of moral abandon hemisphere suddenly to help the oppressed. A main path to self-improvement is thishelong-pious unemployed workers tocame believed to be for someone look attohow treats othregion.

Congregations made East Texas their ers. He also summarized the migration of Muslims to the ...From Page 1

United States. There are now about 13 million Muslims living in America. Khalifa (who is of Egyptian ancestry) is a graduate of Texas A&M, and loves his state.

“I am a Texan,” he said.

Saad Noman is planning to attend medical school, and listed and contributions. These ...From Muslim Page 1 accomplishments Tim Hamilton is the Afinclude algebra, medicine and life-long learning. filiate Coordinator of Keep Khalifa explained the five pillars Islam and what Amy Reed of Avangard Duncanville Beautiful. He it means. which is based Innovative,

of Baptists, Methodists, performance will detail this Panola College, Kilgore Points Beyond.

Presbyterians, Catholics, unforgettable decade and College and LeTourneau In 2016, Fish›s Pentecostals and other how it influenced the area. University.

His flair novel The Big Inch hit denominations took up Author and playwright for drama has enabled bookstore shelves. Set the sword of penitence Professor Charles Taylor him to produce plays in Longview, its setting to combat the abrupt, will turn back the clock providing voices for such is World War II. She oil-financed surge of on Thursday, July13 with a historical note worthies and her family have immorality and hedonism. performance at Longview as John F. Kennedy, lived in Longview for Tent revivals proliferated Community Theater at Robert Kennedy, Lyndon more than 25 years. and drew crowds even 500 East Whaley. Assisted Johnson, J. Edgar Hoover She commenced her bigger than those flocking by writer Kimberly Fish, and Billy Graham. Taylor professional writing to bars and bordellos. It the event will commence has also co-authored a career after winning the was a new experience for at 6:00p.m. Tickets will textbook on American Writers› League of Texas long-sedate East Texas as be $10 for adults at the government, and a chapter Manuscript Contest. She two cultures collided with door, and $6 for students. for a major university has been published in the Word taking on the It is being sponsored by online textbook. An East magazines, newspapers allure of drink, dancing, Preservation Longview.

Texas native, he is a Pine and online. dicing and delectable For more than 30 years Tree High School graduate, For additional infordamsels.

Taylor Shamsa has taught history inAbdullah 2014 Bayomi published mation, please call Ellen The panelists who answered questions: Ashraf, Answar and Khalifa, and Saleem Shabazz Things would never be and political science at East his book The History of Gordon at (903) 720the same, and a coming Texas Baptist University, Pine Tree Schools and 1398.

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“The data in this report came as no sur“We’re shifting gears prise to Texans, espewith our online fire procially those who have has served on the Affiliate gram, but contrary to some transplanted from THE FIVE PILLARS in Houston, has been OF in- ISLAM Committee for two years, rumors it’s not closing,” he California,” said Attor1. Shahada: Allah the prestigious volved with FaithKeep Believe Texas injudged ### 2.

Salat: Prayer-Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca said.

“We’re excited about ney General Paxton. “I Beautiful and its affiliates Governor’s Community About Keep Texas BeauZakāt: years.

Charity-Give away Achievement 40% of your earnings the tiful Keep Texas Beauti- re-opening the online portalk to people almost for3.many Amy has Awardsat for end of each year while taking care of your immediate tion of our fire academy every day who made served as an affiliate coor- KTB and has presented at ful (KTB) is a statewide family--parents and children.

The 40% given away at the the trek from Calidinator and KTB affiliate the organization’s annu- 501(c)3 nonprofit dedi- as soon as possible under end of the year does not include taking care of immediate the direction of someone fornia to Texas, and representative board mem- al conference. Previously, cated to beautifying and family members without fail, they tell ber, and recently chaired Tim served as Vice Pres- improving community with as much experience as 4. Sawm: Fasting-Fast during Ramadan Mike Simmons. ” me their move is due KTB’s marquee 50th Anof Keep Grapevine through 5. Hajj: Pilgrimage to Meccaident if possible in your lifetime environments Simmons will not start to either greater job niversary Committee. She Beautiful and is involved programming and educaMichael Simmons QUESTION ON WOMEN ISSUES his full-time duties until opportunities, much is also currently on the with the Trinity River tion; we address the areas How does Islam treat women? lower-priced housing, executive leadership team Environmental Society of litter prevention, com- November, but until then, fighter/paramedic in the The widespread belief that women are ill-treated in the he will be on-campus each an escape from a leftcity of Garland, where he for the Katy Relay for Life (TREES) in North Texas. munity beautification and Islamic world is called into question by how Turkey, Macoast political climate, with the American Cancer KTB is also pleased to waste reduction. We work week to supervise the acad- was also a training spelaysia and Pakistan have had female presidents.

Women emy.

He is replacing Ronor just a better quality cialist from 2010-2012.

Society. recognize its 2017-2018 with affiliate communiin Tamara Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive not because of Gothard, whoMuhammed, retired at Anjum of culture and life.”

Since Bat 2002 he has worked Wallace is Chief officers: Dan Eden of Dan ties, government Hassam Bat, Bobbyagencies, Kumar, Timnie Leventry, Khaleq religious, but cultural considerations.

Women are to be the end of May after servIn the study, Texas as training captain for the Operating Officer of Na- Eden Consulting as Pres- businesses, civic isgroups, Saleem Shabazz an African-American, a veteran and PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE QUESTION well-treated because Islam teaches, “Heaven is at the feet ing more than ten years North Texas Fire Acaderanked second among tional Recycling Solutions/ ident, Dan Harbeke of aand volunteers to He ensure former Christian. declared that Islam is color-blind. Did Mohammad allow Christians to worship in of your mother.” as KC Fire Academy diall states for the largest my/EMT School, and is Recycle2Support based in Union Pacific as Vice Pres- He thatis every has the mosques when they did not have access to a church? one of Texan the leaders in the mosque.

According to Shamsa Ashraf on the panel, Islamic rector. Presently, Siminflow of residents. In of the board of Dallas. She has more than ident, Johnny Womack of opportunity to not make Texas Yes! he did.

“Islam does see color,” he said. “It looks for the president women wear modest apparel for modesty reasons, perimons is assistant chief of 2015, people directors for the Sabine 20 years of financial experi- City of Big Spring as Trea- best-qualified the cleanest, most beautiful There was a time in history when the553,032 three main world person for Allah’s work. I converted to Isod.

Muslim women practice modesty to such an extent operations for the Kilgore moved to Texas.

Only Volunteer Fire Departence and ten years of non- surer, Cheryl Brock of Re- lam religions-Judaism, Christianity and Islam lived in peace of the egalitarian statebecause in the nation.

KTB is position Islam has.” that avoid eye contact with men. Khalifa explained Florida had more peoment. He will have high profitthey volunteer experience public Services as Assistant QUESTION also a certifiedON stateTERRORISM affiliate Fire Department. He has co-existence. awith manthe is allowed to marry up to four wives and treat filled this position since standards ple Khalifa movingsaid to no their in hisforward, Moving to theuphold discussion one Parks & Recre- Treasurer, and Joan Meeks What of Keep America Beautiful. has ISIS done that Mohammad has not done them equally.

However, Moslems obey the law of the land 2012.

He also serves as state.

As for states with newest capacity. should use derogatory terms for others. He recently chalation Board and other Fris- of Commodity Recycling more?

2017 is the 50th Anniversawhere live. In America for example, you can only coordinator of the City of theusing largest resident The two State of he Texas persons overheard the work “Jew” co-areathey organizations.

Solutions as Secretary. ryThe of KTB. Imanwww.ktb.org said ISIS does not represent Muslims. They lenged have one wife at a time because that is the law of the land.

Kilgore Emergency Manoutflows, California as a verb.

“Jew”, he points out, is a noun, not a verb. recognizes the KC Fire are killing innocent people, and this is wrong. AccordFurthermore, he stressed that no country enforces “When you hear someone talking derogatorily about agement,killing and sits on the and New York topped as an Exemplaing to him, Islam does not condone anyone.

Is- Academy NASA Ambassador toisVisit Library Sharia laws. He stated, “The killing of infidels taken outTyler someone else, do not participate,” he said.

“Better yet-board of directors of the that list.

California ry Program accredited by lam teaches to worship Allah and to live in peace with say something.” of context.

The verses before and after need to be read to Texas Association Fire the Texas Commission on lost 643,710 people, acknowledges thatofIslam ...From Page 1 Hooten has planned re- all others, animals included. He Shabazz added that when we see everyone elseYork as felunderstand that it is taken out of context.”

Educators. edging out New Fire Protection as well as garding sound physics”, teaches to not drink liquor or eat pork, but admits there beings instead of labeling them,200,000 society resiwill be Dr. HootenON willVIRGIN discuss BIRTH His list the of recent credentials by nearly mur- low by human the State Firefighters’ QUESTION says Ashley Taylor, Cir- are Muslims who do. Khalifa condemned a better place for all of us.

Shabazz who has been part and demonstrate many of denounced goesvehemently on and one.

From and Fire Marshals’ Associdents looking to move of Do Moslem believe in the Virgin culationbirth?

Supervisor, “I’m ders of Christians in Egypt. He the Longview Interfaith Coalition said he is open-minded theKhalifa more also interesting andIslam teaches that Jesus Christ the Egyptian government for 1997-2010 not doing more to prevent stated that he was a fire- ation. elsewhere. also excited that it’s anothto questions pastors and all Christians have on the simientertaining aspects of the and that God created the Earth this tragedy. was indeed born of a virgin, er STEM option we will be and Islam. sound studies.

This event “The governments of Muslim countries should do larities and differences between Christianity ex-nihilo.

Islam denies that Jesus Christ is God. He is, howSen. Kay Bailey providing for families and Texas Returns Insurance more to protect innocent citizens from being killed by Life QUESTION ON ADULTERY is freeMessiah, and opena to the pubever, creation of God, and He is returning.

Hutchison children this summer.” extremist groups,” he said. “I am ashamed of what hapHow does Islam see adultery? lic and coincides the QUESTION ON with SEGREGATION Nominated Benefits — and Closes an For more information pened.”

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LONGVIEW: Muslims Seek Peaceful Co-Existence

bother anyone.”

Bashir says some Muslims do give Islam a bad name.

“We call these people extremists,” he said. “ We want peace. Everyone wants peace. The people who disrupt peace in the name of Islam are not Muslims.”

Bashir reports his congregation is building an open-to-the-public basketball goal. Anyone can use it. The goal of the Center is to reach the community, so they invited the public to the open house.

“We want the community to know who we are,” he

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The mosque has emerald green and creme-colored carpets imported from Turkey. They are there because nobody is permitted to wear shoes in the main mosque where prayers are spoken and worshippers listen to the Imam.

In addition, the event included a question-and-answer 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

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“There is so much ignorance about other people and cultures,” she said. “We need to do more of this.”

The packed house was delighted by the sumptuous cuisine the hosts provided. There were both Far Eastern and homespun American offerings. Many carried heaping plates home with them.

Most important of all, it ended as an evening of genuine fellowship. Guests were armed with true knowledge of Islam; not what news pundits tend to feed their audience for ratings.

Brazilian Beef Off US Market

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in America. Rejection rates for beef shipments from the rest of the world have only been about 1%.

Since implementation of the inspection, FSIS has rejected 106 lots (about 1.9 million pounds) of beef from Brazil because of various health Officer John Rolls concerns, was on duty at sanitary conditions and the opening questions about animal health.

Significantly, none of the rejected meat

made it to U.S. markets.

The Brazilian government has promised to address this problem, starting out by selfsuspending beef shipments from five specific facilities.

The action to suspend all fresh beef shipments from Brazil supersedes the selfsuspension.

“Insuring the safety of our nation›s food supply is one of our crucial missions, and it›s one we undertake with great seriousness,”

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June 22-29, 2017

Political ‘As the American as Cherry Pie’ Police Violence: Compound ‘Ferguson Effect’

were beaten and killed; Someday, I hope, I’ll sit King’s home was bombed. aBycouple of grandkids on Diane Dimond In 1954, Puerto Rican namy lap and tell them about tionalists opened fire in the theThe days whenofAmericans parents Michael House of Representatives, abstained from political vioBrown, who was killed by wounding five members. lence and settled all our difpolice Officer Darren WilIn the 1960s, radical leftferences peaceably through son in Ferguson, Missouri, ists carried out thousands the democratic process. Or in 2014, have just gotten of bombings, some of them maybe I’ll pick a different a financial deadly. Blacks rampaged fairy tale. windfall. The city’s insurance attack company after King was killed, and Wednesday’s on various groups advocated has agreed to pay themof Republican members armed revolution. Violence, Congress by atogun-wielding $1.5 million settle their announced black militant Bernie wrongfulSanders death supporter lawsuit H. Rap Brown in 1967, “is was an occasion to wonder against the town, the former as American as cherry pie.” what we have come to when police chief and Wilson.

Even in our era, it remains a feature of political differences are seen as grounds In other words, Fergufor killing. What we have come to, in fact, the landscape. Anti-government extremist son folded, probably on the is the place we have always been. Our his- Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people when advice of their insurance tory is spattered with the blood of people he bombed a federal building in Oklacompany’s homa City in 1995. Attacks on abortion targeted forlawyers. political reasons.

While I cannot imagIt goes back to the American Revolu- clinics and doctors have long been comForensic con-since of the neck and chest, ine griefweofmistily those parmonplace; 1977, according to and the tion,the which remember as a no-evidence firmed the teenager’s blood rightFederation, arm. The there fatal have bulents,enterprise losing their son theby high-minded National Abortion ble navigated was found on Wilson’s let struck him in murders the top been 11gun murders, 26 attempted way they did, can’tit shake statesmen.

In Ifact, incorporated terrorand 42 bombings. ism were on the inside of the car, of his head, indicating the the against feeling suspected that they loyalists, are andwho Theof Anti-Defamation League recentsubjected to beatings, tortureclear and corroboration lynchthe 6-foot-5-inch 289-pound being rewarded for their ly published a study documenting 150 ings.

The goal was not merely to punish 18-year-old’s bad behav- eyewitness accounts that young man was either fallright-wing terrorist acts over the past the guilty but to intimidate those who at ior. The cold hard truth of Brown started the fight ing forward or charging 25 years.

Islamic extremists have committed might share their views. that day is that Brown had and the officer’s claim that Wilson.

The republic was born in political vio- terrorist attacks from Orlando to San BerA grand jury heard 60 just stolen a box of ciga- Brown was going for the lence, and political violence has figured nardino. In 2015, neo-Nazi Dylann Roof witnesses and declined to rillos from a local market weapon. prominently in every chapter of our na- killed nine people in an African-American Initial witnesses indict Officer Wilson. A and was defiantly walking tional story. We slaughtered the Indians to screamed into TV cameras separate Justice Departdown room the middle of We the fought make for whites. a brutal that Brown had his hands ment investigation during street, ignoring the officivil war over slavery. in the air and cer’s instructions to get Abraham Lincoln wasonassassinated by was begging, Barack Obama’s presiden“Don’t shoot!” before he cy cleared the officer of any sidewalk.

Trustworthy athepolitical opponent.

President William McKinley diedreported in 1901 atitthe was hands shotofinanthe back. Those civil rights abuses. eyewitnesses anarchist; another at Presreports were proven to be The DOJ also investiwas their son who anarchist was the fired ident Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, missaggressor that day, that he false. Of the six bullets fired gated the practices of the ing him butpushed killing the mayor by of Chicago. the officer, the first took political and justice system violently Wilson John F. Kennedy was gunned hunkby of Brown’s right in Ferguson and concludback into his patrol car as off adown a communist sympathizer. His brother fell he tried to get out, and then thumb, and four others hit ed that city officials had victim to a Palestinian aggrieved by Bobthe teen in the right side engaged in a “pattern and wrestled over his gun. by’s support for Israel. Martin Luther King was murdered by a white racist. Two different women with political motives tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford.

It’s not exactly new for at least a few Americans to see violence as a legitimate

By Jackie Cushman ed often to James Farwell, in a different geographical way to resolve political disputes.

Do you author ofera?

“Persuasion and location than his original think of the 1950s as a safe, tranquil Watching today’s conPower: The During that decade, civil rights activistsArt of Strategic district. The original dis-

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practice” of discrimination job and still receives death a costly trial to argue the against African-Amer- threats. I suppose it is hu- merits of the case, my emicans. The report said it man nature to think some- ployer’s insurance compastemmed from the undue one somewhere should pay ny decided to pay the man pressure put on the police for what happened. and his attorney to go away. department by Ferguson’s But this practice of insurAfter looking into the finance director to increase ance companies automat- law enforcement system in revenue by issuing more ically paying out to avoid Ferguson, the Justice Detickets and fines for minor the expense of proving partment reported, “We infractions. the truth in court should have found substantial evThe report says: “Offi- end. By believing that it idence of racial bias among cer evaluations and pro- is cheaper to pay a bit up- police and court staff in motions depend to an front, these companies give Ferguson.” Surely, that inordinate degree on ‘pro- strength to the idea that big conclusion underscored ductivity,’ meaning the money must be the reward the need for a major overnumber of citations issued. for any and all unexpected haul. But in the specific Partly as a consequence occurrences. This practice case of Officer Wilson and of City and FPD priori- has gone on too long.

Michael Brown? The DOJ ties, many officers appear More than a decade ago, found no fault on the part to see some residents, es- I was verbally and physi- of the officer, no reason to pecially those who live in cally threatened by a man charge him for, in effect, church in anpredominantly attempt to sparkwhile a race war. liberals have faulted the president his Ferguson’s covering a long crimdefending himself and during Last year, a black sniper angry over police supporters for their often threatening tone African-American neigh- inal trial. Day after day, his a violent citizen-instigated shootings black men killedugly five police — both with ample cause. But our political borhoods, ofless as constitin-your-face taunts altercation. officers and wounded nine in Dallas. climate has not suddenly grown conducive uents to be protected than continued until court secuSo, where is the logic in The case of James T. Hodgkinson, killed to bloodshed.

Our political climate is peras potential offenders and rity finally urged me to file paying out $1.5 million to by police after he shot four people in Al- petually hospitable to extremism. sources of revenue.” a restraining order so they Michael Brown’s parents? exandria, Virginia, is shocking but not Most Americans, most of the time, have It was a terrible thing could have legal standing I’m sorry, I just don’t get it. surprising. Conservatives can blame in- eschewed violence. But there have always that happened that steamy to arrest himbeen should he To groups find outwith more about flammatory anti-Trump rhetoric, just as individuals and a fervent August day in Ferguson. A cross the line. Ifaith did. My torDiane Dimond, visit her in the purifying value of guns, ropes young man who was antic- mentor teamedand up bombs. with an And website at www.dianedthere have always been ipating going to college was eager imaginative attorney imond.com.

Heror downlatest political allies willing to ignore gunned down in the street. and threatened a these lawsuitdangerous book, “Thinking play impulses inOutside the inof ahis common cause.and Justice Box,” Because an angry crowd because I hadterest chilled the Crime If we this habit violence, gathered and officers heard constitutional right to hope free toisend available onof Amazon. we can’t interpret it as the fresh product of gunshots, his body laid on speech. I’m pretty sure the com. To read features by new did political can’t take it as a the hot pavement for four Founding Fathers not battles. other We Creators Syndicate response to Trump, pro or anti.

We have to hours. Ultimately, Officer believe that constant curs- writers and cartoonists, recognize that it has deep, tenacious roots Wilson resigned, and at last ing and rants constitute visit the Creators Syndicate in a political culture created over time by report, he is unable to find free speech, but no matter. webpage at www.creators. both the left and the right. Violence is part another law enforcement Rather than of goour through collectivecom. political DNA. This is one of those moments when we can mourn a mythical time of innocence or acknowledge that America’s good has always been liberally mixed with bad. This grotesque outbreak of political violence was a tragedy, but it was not an aberration.

The first step to overcoming our flaws is to admit how deep they go.

News, Information and Infotainment

stant battle between the White House and the press is tiresome for spectators and probably even more James T. Hodgkinson exhausting those who of Belleville,forIllinois, who are involved in his thelife dayastoa aspired to end day and forth.

While massback murderer of Republican Congressmen, was ita it might drive ratings, Donald Trump hater might not be of muchand usea Bernie Sanders backer. to anyone other than the Like many him, advertisers andbefore the netHodgkinson was a malevoworks. lent man of the hating and During the 2012 Repubhard left. lican Hispresidential planned primary, atrocity Ifailed served as a Senior Advibecause two Capitol sor and media surrogate for Hill cops were at that AlexNewt father). andriaGingrich baseball(my field, proDuring that time, I talk-

The Latest in a Long History of Leftist Hatred Communication” for his advice regarding press relations. Farwell, an expert in communication viding security forstrategy House and cyber war, has advised Whip Steve Scalise. Had the U.S. Special Operations those cops not been there, aCommand massacre would haveDeenand the sued with of many more dead partment Defense. than I the firstgunman. met Farwell in Recall.

There were no 1992, when, in response to armed citizens at that Tucan untrue attack ad against son grocery in 2011, when my father, I appeared in a six were murdered and television commercial shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords withgravely me talking directly to was wounded along the camera, noting thatThe the with a dozen others. attacks “just weren’t true. ” nutcase doing the shooting Theonly district had retained was wrestled to the the same number, but was

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trict included the Atlanta Airport, South Fulton, west to Alabama and down to Griffin. when In an attempt to geta ground he dropped rid trying of Gingrich, the Demclip to reload.

The AlexandriaGeorgia attack ocratic-controlled brings back of legislature hadmemories cut his dislong ago. trict into little pieces and A daythe before mynum12th moved district birthday, when I was in Chilber to a new district on the dren’s Hospital with a bronorth side of Atlanta. ken leg, my parents brought Faced with a new geome the news that Puerto graphic area and Rican terrorists had untrue just atattacks, tomy father won tempted assassinate Harthe primary by 980 votes, ry Truman at Blair House. which ensured his election A heroic cop, Leslie Coffelt, in thestopping fall. them. died In my second year incamhigh During the 2o12 school, blocks from the Cappaign, Farwell’s advice and itol, Puerto Rican nationguidance were incredibly alists the could visitor’s helpfulentered to me, and be gallery of the House and useful today to President began firing semiautomatic Trump’s administration. pistols. Five Congressmen This Wednesday, Gallup were wounded. published a poll regardDemocratic politics has ing theproven U.S. confidence in often a dangerous media.

The results?

“More calling.

Americans this yearJames (27 Abraham Lincoln, percent) William say theyMcKinley have a Garfield, and JFK —or one in every 10 ‘great deal’ ‘quite a lot’ of of all our presidents — were confidence in newspapers assassinated. than did so last year (20 AttendingAlthough a service confor a percent).

South Carolina Congressfidence in newspapers is man in the Capitol in 1835, up from last year’s record President Jackson survived low, it remains lower than twin misfires of two pistols. it typically in his thecane 1980s Old Hickorywas used to and 1990s. ” attack his assailant, who was What’s by driving this incollared Congressman creaseCrockett from oflast year?

Davy Tennessee.

Democrats.

“In 2016, 28 As a third-party candidate for president in 1912, percent of Democrats had Theodore a ‘great deal’Roosevelt or ‘quite a was lot’ shot in the chest.

“It takes of confidence in printed more kill a Bull media,than butthat thattopercentage Moose,” Teddy scoffed, and rose 46 percent this year. ” finished his speech.

In contrast, “16 percent of In February 1933, PresRepublicans last year had

ident-elect FDR, in Miami, was the target of would-be assassin Giuseppe Zangara, whose arm was jostled at the moment of firing. The bullet killed Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak.

Between the assassination of JFK in 1963 and near-mortal wounding of President Reagan by John Hinckley in 1981, Martin Luther King was murdered in Memphis in April 1968, and Sen. Robert Kennedy, two months later, in Los Angeles. confidence but, in contrast candidate toPresidential Democrats, that has George Wallace, campaignedged down to 13 percent ing in Laurel, Maryland, this year. ” was shot five times in May There is a 33 percent 1972 by Arthur Bremer, who gap between Republicans had spent weeks stalking and Democrats, less President Nixon.butPresithan Ford half was on the both sides dent target of have confidence in newstwo attempts on his life in papers.

Demo1975, theWhy firstmight by a Manson crats have more confidence Family hanger-on Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, than the have more confidence second by and radical leftist Sara last year Republicans Jane Moore. less? Possibly partisan covWhat drove the assassins? erage?

In the early 20thadminiscentury, During this it was anarchism. McKintration, the White House ley was killed by anarchist press briefings have beLeon Czolgosz in Buffalo, comeYork. more confrontationNew al In and1919, moreCarlo of a spectacle Valdinoci compared to last year’s relatried to assassinate Attorney tively cozy warmPalmer press General A. and Mitchell with a bomb his porch briefings.

Thisonweek, there at Street. exchange Valdinoci was2132a Rheated tripped a wicket and his betweenonSarah Huckabee dynamite bomb exploded Sanders and White House prematurely, Carreporter Brianblasting Karem, who lo’s body parts all over the interrupted Sanders’ anneighborhood. swer, claiming Sanders was Palmer’s neighbor across

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the street, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, rushed over to help.

Palmer ordered a roundup of anarchists in what came to be known as “Palmer Raids,” and put in charge of field operations a 24-yearold lawyer and D.C. law-enforcement prodigy by the name of John Edgar Hoover.

Hoover’s career flourished. But the career of America’s most famous anarchist, Emma Goldman, faded.

She right and ex-lover Alhere and now with exander Berkman, who had those words.” tried to kill Carnegie Steel’s Watching this exchange Henry Clay Frick during the led me to again consider violent Homestead Strike of Farwell’s counsel regard1892, were rounded up and ing press and news sources. deported in 1920 with hunFarwellof often referred to dreds anarchists to the the rights of the new Russia of newspaper Lenin and and the rights of reporters.

Trotsky in a ship the press The reporters dubbed “the Red have Ark.”rights toA.“reasonable access did to Mitchell Palmer not get the 1920 presidential news sources and news nomination was seeking. scenes ... tohe a direct, truthBut neighbor FDR did make ful and timely answer to ita onto the ticket. relevant question ... to As reaction radical and anarchists seek opinion were the principal terrorists on statements from other of the first quarter of the parties ... to evaluate and 20th century, and Puerto report the story.”

Rican nationalist-terrorists The newsmakers — the in dominated the 1950s, this case, the White House 1960s and early 1970s were — have the to “keep marked by right the seeminginterview process orlytheendless violence of the hard left, beginning with the derly” in addition to other Communist rights. This isOswald, an area who that had tried to shoot Gen. Edthe White House could win Walker in Dallas before improve upon. While they killing cannotJFK. control the behavThe campus violence ior of the press, they can and urban riots of the de-

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Patrick Buchanan cade, from Harlem Watts Imagine if thetoWhite to Newark and Detroit, to House created a list of Washington, D.C., and 100 rules for press conferences cities after Dr. King’s and briefings, posteddeath, them were not the of the online and in work the briefing Goldwater right. room and had a junior perThose were the days of son read them out loud bethe Black Panthers, Stufore each These dents forconference. a Democratic would be basic guidelines Society, Weatherman and thatSymbionese any press conference the Liberation should follow. For instance, Army. providing an opening It was America’s radical left shootingreporters cops and being burnstatement, ing down ROTC buildings. called on and not shoutLeftist propelled ing out,violence one question per the political careers of Richreporter. Additionally, the ard Nixon and should RonaldexerReaWhite House gan. cise its right to not answer As for James Hodgkinson, questions for which there he was a Trump-hating leftis notterrorist. sufficient knowledge wing (no speculation) but And those who—incite would provide follow-up sick minds with images of post the answers onaand bloodstained decapitated line for see in a timely head of all theto president, and cheer Central Park producmanner. tions of “Julius The currentCaesar” processwith is the assassinated more infotainmentRoman than Consul made up totolook news and needs be like rethe president, cannot vised for informationevade rathmoral culpability.

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Veteran Farmers’ Growing Your Money Service Continues Through Agriculture

By Cora Fox When I think of farmers, veteran farmers in particular, I think of hard working and innovative men and women. I see their work in rows of fields covering the rural landscape, in rolling green pastures dotted with livestock, and on shelves in grocery stores.

Farming is a livelihood, not an occupation. Family and community are at the center of its culture. These qualities help make farming an especially meaningful pursuit for many of our nation’s veterans. The Center for Rural Affairs provides resources and education to help veteran farmers succeed.

The Center recently hosted a beginning veteran farmer conference, an experience where, as a member of the Air Force, I could connect with those whom I consider my brothers and sisters. We were in a setting that felt central to my being – both as a veteran and as a sixth generation Iowa farmer.

The day began with a great example of what it means to serve your country. Matt and Emely Hendl told us about their transition from a U.S. Navy career to living their dream as beginning farmers in Nebraska.

Their story is one of hard work, goal setting, partnership, mentorship, dedication, and innovation.

It is an example of what it means to be a contributing member of society, which directly correlates to the skills, values, and ethics that Matt demonstrated in his military career.

Veteran farmers like Matt are keeping rural America vibrant, providing a safe place to raise our

children, and securing the American dream. Their service isn’t over – it continues on through their work in agriculture.

If you are a veteran farmer and would like more information, please contact me at 402.687.2100 x 1012 or coraf@cfra.org. For online resources, visit www. cfra.org/veteran_farmers_ project.

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

Saving money doesn’t always have to be hard work. Effortlessly increase your funds by depositing money in a savings account from each paycheck or monetary gift you receive. In exchange for opening an account and giving the financial institution money, your savings will be increased by a certain percentage every year. This percentage is called interest. The longer you leave your savings untouched, the more your money will grow.

There are a variety of methods to help you grow your money. Compound interest, the Rule of 72 and attention to detail when reviewing financial institution documents are just a few ways you can easily increase your savings. Don’t lose your hard-earned interest to penalties and financial institution fees. Read the fine print before opening an account and be mindful of fees, charges, penalties, interest limits and variable interest rates. By understanding how interest and savings accounts work, you will be more confident when making decisions about how to manage your money.

Compound Interest Interest can build your

wealth for you. For example, if you deposit $100 in a savings account that offers 6 percent interest, by the end of the year your savings will have grown to $106.

Compound interest can enhance these savings even more by earning interest on interest. With compound interest, the $106 you have after the first year would earn 6 percent again the next year: $6.36, or a 36cent increase. Add that to the total, and you would have $112.36. If you leave your money in a 6 percent interest account for 40 years, you’ll have $1,028, over ten times the original amount.

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AG Applauds Supreme Court Ruling ...From Page 1

actions of ex-Houston Mayor Annise Pa r k e r.

The lawsuit in question, Jack Pidgeon versus Mayor Sylvester Turnerand the City of Houston, charges that Parker was not within her legal rights when she extended benefits to same-sex spouses of city employees while the traditional, Texas definition of marriage was still in force. This ruling permits the lawsuit to continue its quest to preserve the concept that local officials must abide by state law regardless of whether or not they agree with it.

“I’m extremely pleased that the Texas Supreme Court recognized that Texas law is still important when it comes to marriage,” said Paxton. “While the U.S. Supreme Court declared a right to same-sex marriage, that ruling did not resolve all legal issues related to marriage. Mr. Pidgeon and the mayor, like many other litigants throughout the country, must now assist the courts in fully exploring Obergfell’s reach and ramifications, and are entitled to the opportunity to do so.”

Last October, Governor Greg Abbot, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Paxton filed a joint amicus brief with the Texas Supreme Court, aiming to establish that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriages in the case of Obergfell versus Hodges does not firmly establish all legal ramifications pertaining to marriage. Prior to this case Paxton defended Texas marriage laws in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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savings. Saving money is a good habit no matter how much or how little you put away each month.

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By Michael A. Guido, D.D.

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Scripture for this week: Psalm 12:1 Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.

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HHC Clients’ DeVosOpioid Announces: Pell Grants Available Year-Round Overuse Threatens Health Personal Info From Page 1

By Bob Moos

“This decision is about empowering students Our nation faces and its giving them the flexibilideadliest drug epidemic ty and support needed to ever. achieve their goals,” said For years, Americans Secretary DeVos. overestimated the bene“Expanding access to the fitsprogram, of opioids so andthat underPell stuestimated the risks.

Many dents who need additional people became regular resources can graduate users of these narcotic more quickly and with less painiskillers, oftenthing quiteto debt, the right innocently, with a predo.” scription from a doctor This change in the Federal after Pell surgery Grant Program will or an injuallow an eligible student ry or as treatment for ato receive up to 150 percent chronic condition.

Fewof the student’s Federal Pell thought their growing Grant Scheduled Award bedependence on the pain ginning with the 2017–2018 killers would lead to adaward year. diction.

To be eligible for the adThe numbers describe ditional Pell Grant funds, the magnitude of the crithe student must be othsis now confronting us: erwise eligible to receive 1999, the amount Pell Since Grant funds for the of prescription opioids payment period and must in thisatcountry has besold enrolled least halfnearly time.

Forquadrupled. a student who is Alsofor since then, deaths eligible the additional Pell Grant funds, the institution must pay the student

Combating the opioid next year. it. If you continue to pop from prescription opioids have more than quadrupled. epidemic has become a As important as the pills beyond that, talk with Every day, 91 Americans major federal priority. The federal partnerships with your doctor about the safdie from an opioid over- Department of Health and states and communities est way to wean yourself off Human Services is follow- will be in addressing this them. dose.

Be aware of the warning Older adults are espe- ing a five-pronged strategy nationwide menace, stemcially affected. About 2.7 of stepping up public health ming the increase in opi- signs that you’re becommillion Americans 50 or monitoring of the problem, oid-related deaths will de- ing too dependent on your older abused pain killers in supporting research on mand the attention of all medication. Do you have 2015 when they took them pain and addiction, im- of us. That means not just memory problems or troufor reasons or in amounts proving access to treatment, government officials and ble focusing on the task at beyond what their doctors making overdose-reversing health care professionals. It hand? Are you forgoing imprescribed. Also, people 65 drugs more available, and means anyone who may be portant obligations? And and older have had sharp promoting better ways to needing some form of pain probably the surest sign of increases in opioid-related manage pain. medication, as well as fami- all: Are you going to anothThe Centers for Disease ly members and friends. er doctor or elsewhere for hospital stays and emerControl and Prevention last gency room visits.

An all-hands-on-deck more medication because No one is suggesting year published guidelines response is the only way your doctor won’t write a that someone undergoing for clinicians prescribing we’re going to get a handle prescription for you any surgery, recovering from opioids for chronic pain on an epidemic that has longer?

If it’s possible, ask a famian injury or having major outside of active cancer taken 25 years to develop. treatment, palliative care ly member or friend to help medical problems should Here’s what you can do Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks recently at the launch of new Education Choice and Competition Index at you through your recovbe deniedInstitute. pain medica- and end-of-life care. The yourself to fight it: Brookings federal government is also ery itperiod and track your tions.

But 236 million preIf you’re due for surgery, “as determines is most all of the student’s eligible the Department strongly or summer of 2018). states with use of pain to medication to scriptions were upwritten with yourinstitutions physician beneficial students.”

Although recommends that nearly insti- visit Pell Grant funds, to 150 providing a half-billion dollars for premake sure you’re following for opioids last year in this beforehand to find out what percent of the student’s Pell tutions award Pell Grant have the flexibility to assign Therefore, that decision and treatment the recommended dosage. country – enoughAward to give you’ll be given for pain re- should be based on what payment periods funds for this summerproout crossover Grant Scheduled for vention is in the best interest of the grams.

Another half-billion Remember that addiction every American adult a lief afterward and how long of the 2017-2018 award to either of the relevant the award year. and matter maximizes the in grants follow award is a medical and not bottle of pain you should expect to be law on student years, the new year since the will additional Unless thekillers. student has dollars

a moral failing. It takes Breached courage to seek help. in Houston Treatment can include

counseling or medication From Page 1 or both. have containtheir AOpioids box of forms ing client information was pain-relieving benefits. found besidealso an unsecured But they’re powerdumpster Houston at the ful drugsinthat, without E. 40th St. complex, an proper precautions, caneligibility office. quickly send you down lost forms theThe slippery slopecontained of adconfidential information diction. including names, client If you think you or a numbers, dates of birth, loved one may have becase numbers and phone come too dependent on numbers.

Other potential opioids, consult information includeswith mailthe prescribing physiing addresses, Social Secucian.numbers, Also, the federal rity health inforSubstance Abuse and mation and bank account Mental Health Services numbers.

Administration offers We are providing one year of free credit monitora confidential help line ing to individuals thatservices can connect you who beenservices affected with have treatment by this area. privacy in your Callbreach.

1-800- If you believe you may 662-4357 and begin have to been you health may call end affected, this public 1-855-904-5740 emergency. toll-free and

speak to an investigator or remaining eligibility from funding will be available lat- provides that an institution student’s eligibility over visit enroll.allclearid.com. the 2016-2017 award year, er in the year (e.g., spring must make the assignment the two award years.

HHSC is committed to ensuring that our clients’ confidential information is secure. The agency is Keep America Beautiful tiful is sponsoring a total of the Tyler community by in- mental to our environment,” investigating this event All-in-all,announced at the end that of doing. ” through the 2017 stalling efficiently quickly,waste she says Commissioners and and worked in steps for the 20 taking to last secure recently 26and cigarette Keep TylerCourt Beautiful $297,500 the day,Tyler we have a job toisdo Mrs. Mosley recog- receptacles said.

County Engineer Frank confidential years. information Keep Beautiful the Cigarette Coordinator Litter was Prevention throughout the Community and keeping the public safe nized Tuesday by the Smith She also enjoys the Davis for her 20 years of Mrs. Somerville said she of recipient of a 2017 Ciga- Program. Communities that town, especially the Down- Angela Cardoza. “We hope and reduce the chances isrette one Litter of thePrevention most importCommissioners friendships sheareas has where built to service. has event no plans of retiring. happening again.

Pro- County bring more awareness to this area and implemented this program town its proant. ” Grant in the amount Court Tax Asseswith traffic co-workers over the thisShe When is shereviewing is not working, gram is predominant. issuestarted throughworking educa- HHSC in 2016 and saw an average of foot cesses and procedures ofMrs. $5,000 to combat ciga- sor-Collector for the for public. are 60 percent reduction in cig- Research

by Keep America tion Barber supervises Gary Barber years. part-time the We county she and her husband of for 25 and destroyrette litterofficers, in Tyler.two po- for giving out pocket ash- disposing arette or anof eight per- Beautiful that for probation herlitter, 20 years service “We’re has a shown close group, ” also in 1995, manning the front years enjoyofspending time that contain Keep Tyler Beautiful is to cup-holder cigarette recep- trays cent in comparison each lice officers, administrative theincrease Tax Office. she said.

“We’rewaste all brothers desk and of the Auditor’sashOf- ing withdocuments their family, especially private information, and one of 37 organizations to tacle installed, cigarette litter trays for an easy alternative to 2015 results. support staff and urinalysis She started working in and sisters … We’re more fice in the Smith County their four grandsons, and any changes needreceive grant funding for 1997 Keep Beautiful reduced by nine percent. throwing cigarette technicians. as Tyler a clerk, sitting will at is than co-workers.

We’re a to Courthouse.

In 1997,butts she making traveling. ed to prevent this enjoyed type of 2017.

Keep America Beauon the ground.” use this grant to improve “Cigarette litter is detri“There’s something dif- the front counter taking family.” began working in accounts What she has event in the future.

2017 RegionalCounty Smith Employees Recognized for 165 “Keep Tyler Beautiful” Gets Anti-Litter Grant Superintendent ...From Page 1 Announced From Page 1

Dr. Goffney will now go on to represent the entire region in the pursuit of being named 2017 Texas Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Goffney was named Lufkin ISD Superintendent in 2013. A native of Coldspring, Dr. Goffney Michelle Barber began her career as a language arts teacher in ColdMichelle Barber moved spring-Oakhurst Consolito TylerIndependent from Baton Rouge, dated School La., 30 years ago to takeshe a District.

Additionally, temporary job with the served as assistant prinSmith County Adultbefore Procipal and principal bation Department. serving as superintendent she was attending atWhen Coldspring-Oakhurst for Louisiana five years.State University, Goffney earned sheDr. planned on being a kin-a Bachelor teacher. of Arts degree dergarten But afterin historyan andinternship English, a with Masdoing ter of Education juvenile probationdegree in Batonin administration, and a DocRouge, she changed her catorate of Education degree reer choice. Mrs. Barber in Educational Leadership, told herself she would take all from Sam Houston State the job with Smith County University.

Adult Probation for a year Dr. Goffney, said, “It is before moving to work for with great humility and Juvenile Services. appreciation that I receive Three decades she this award.

I amlater, blessed has worked hera way up to to work with supportive supervisor of the Adult board where studentsProare bation Department, andprivis top priority.

I am also loving every minute of it. ileged to work with the “I’m very thankful I have most giving community whojob knows the that Ithe do,importance ” she said. of work education. acceptgreat this “I with Isome award on behalf ofhave our people.

I couldn’t teachers and staff who been more blessed. I am work tirelessly to make thankful to have had this sure that at the end of the career.” day, value is added to all On June 1, 1987, Mrs.of our students. Thank you Barber began working for to those who have made a Adult Probation as a prodifference in my life, who bation She soon helped officer. me to realize that became a court officer and education is everything.”

Years

UT Tyler Creates Tyler Library Selected As Family Place Veteran Aid Program

ferent every day,” she said of what she loves most about her job. “I learn something new every day. I still enjoy waking up and coming to Fromevery Page 1” work day.

Her husband of two Graduate students in Dr. years, Chuck Barber, is celKerri Camp’s Advanced ebrating a 30-year career Marketing Fundamentals in law enforcement. They course collaborated with have five the four East children Texas and Veterans grandchildren.

They love Alliance and Tyler Area to travel, and she is thinkChamber of Commerce on ing about retiring anoththe “RecognizinginOur Serer year. vicemembers Everyday” or Mrs. Barber exR.O.S.E. Veteran was Discount pecting a grandchild to be Program.

“UT prides born thisTyler weekend and itself was on providing students with unable to attend Commisexperiential learning. My sioners Court for the recmaster of business adminognition. istration students applied

payments. She went on to become a research clerk and supervisor over property taxes before becoming Barber’s administrative asMichael P. Cichowicz of Tysistant. ler. “Our work on the proj“I’ve done just about ect would not have been everything in this office, ” such a success without the Mrs. Mosely said. collective leadership of our As administrative professor Dr. Campassisand tant, she is from the go-to Jim Snow the perEast son for Veterans the supervisors andI Texas Alliance. clerks if they need am excited to see thisanyprothing; she handles purchasgram continue to grow.” announce its ingOfficials for thewilloffice, which launch at 10 Thursday, employs 31 a.m. people; proJune 22any at the Armed Forccesses types of adjustes Reserve Center in Tyler. ments from the appraisal More than 50 businesses district and does anything have already Barber needs.enrolled to offer“I’m discounts through the the go-to girl,” she program, which took a year “Where ever they marketing concepts to said. to develop. create this veteran dis- need, that is where I am.”

For information on how count program for local She believes the most a veteran or business can veterans,” said Camp, an important part of her job is assistant professor of mar- participate in the R.O.S.E. customer service – making keting. “What a great op- Veteran Discount Protaxpayers’ needs gram,the contact the chamber, portunity for them to not sure are met. only learn, but also to make 903.592.1661.

Mrs. grew up in a difference in this commuOne Mosley of the 14 campusnity.”

Dallas andUT lived in Houses of the System, The “I appreciate the oppor- ton University Texas before at Tyfor 15of years tunity to be a part of the marrying ler features in her excellence late husband, R.O.S.E. Veteran Discount Michael teaching,Mosley, research, artistic 21 years Program that is able to ago. performance and commuShe was working cusgive back to our communi- nity service. More than 80 tomer service in banks bety veterans because of the undergraduate and gradfore taking a job as a clerk Marketing 5320 Advanced uate degrees are availLOIS MOSLEY with the Tax Office. She Marketing Fundamentals able at The University of With her bubbly persontook some getcourse,” said MBA student said TexasTyler at Tyler. then an assistant supervi- ality and happy disposi- ting used to but she loves it sor in the misdemeanor di- tion, Lois Mosley leaves a here because the people are vision. In 1995, she became smile on the face of every- nice. Her hobbies include News ©2017 All her.

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If Mrs.stores Mosley helps hasprices. enjoyed watching and she“regular” said. retail thingprobationers, you can think of! ”Most department feature “full retail” At WAL-MART, this isthe not advancement technolthe case!

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If you are shopping appliances or furniture WAL-MART a positive expe- forogy in the Tax Office over people made badgiven leave offers you the kind of quality you deserve. rience. the last two decades. choice.

We also supervise We, The editors of this 2017 Area’s Best Business Review, offer this suggestion to the people in Not our area: So, or not you big grocery shopping tire changed a is not just atrip, jobget your everything has or to pick-up be done those thatwhether eventually endneed a“This prescription, do what because smart shoppers do…make WAL-MART your one-stop shoppingnow, headquarters for to me, ” Mrs. Mosley said. manually which alup incarcerated the best products, the largest selection and the ultimate in everyday bargains! they choose not to change. “This is something I enjoy lows them to work more

payable full-time, and then most about working for moved to the purchasing Smith County is “the peoportion of the Auditor’s ple you meet in the comOffice. munity and the people The Tyler Public Library has been Linda Gray, MLS. “Parents and careIn the early 2000’s, the I’ve worked with over the awarded a $6,000 grant through the givers are the primary teacher in these Purchasing Department years,” she said. “You make Texas State Library and Archives Com- years and the Family Place Library modand Auditor’s splita place friends forever. It’s kind of mission (TSLAC), funded through the elOffice provides for children to learn to become two separate like a family. ” federal Institute of Museum and Library with their caregivers through developdepartments, and Mrs. ADDITIONAL Services (IMLS), to become a Family mentally-appropriate activities and play.”

Somerville went with the award RECOGNITIONS Place Library (FPL) site.

The $6,000 will help transform purchasing 20 Years: Ronald ShefA FPL is established through a net-director. the Library’s children’s area through In March the 2008, she of field, ’s Department. work of children’s librarians nationwide addition new Sheriff educational toys, moved to thecollections Road andof books 15 Years: Justice of the who believe that literacy begins at birth and audio visual and that libraries can help build healthy materials.and Workshops will also be added Bridge Department, Peace James Meredith, Precommunities by nourishing healthy famto further enhance the program. six months later she be- cinct 3; Arlana Bozeman ilies.SOMERVILLE Now, children three and younger The new are designed to ANN came office manager.

Mrs.materials and Ricky Vandergriff, and their caregivers will have designatencourage literacy development as well Ann Somerville uses Somerville orders every- Sheriff ’s Department. activities and the from Tyler office as besupplies a resource library for Diana parents and theedexperiences sheprograms gained at thing 10 Years: Morales, Public Library to items, caregivers. items will be availworking for thespecifically Smith designed to big-ticket assistsThese Adult Probation. lay a strong foundation for literacy. able in-Library use or for checkout.

County Auditor’s and Pur- with the department’s bud5 Years: Thomas Wilson, Multiple studies have shown that deIn addition to materials, the grant chasing departments in get, maintains its payroll District Attorney’s Office; veloping early literacy, or “pre-reading” funds sent Tyler Library staff members her current post as office and works on cost account- Timothy Fauss, Juvenile skills in the first three years is a predic- to receive multi-day extensive training manager for academic the Road success. and ing for road projects.

Services; Keith tor of later in the FPL concept and tour otherBuckner, FPLs Bridge Department.

“It’s been a learning exRecords Services; and An“Literacy development begins in infan- to see the concept in action.

Mrs.saidSomerville perience, ” she said of all of dretta White, Sheriff ’s Decy,” Tyler Youth was Services Librarian recognized Tuesday by the the departments she has partment.

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Health

June July22-29, 6-13, 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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