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K E E P I N G I T R E A LFrom The Pub l i she r

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January is always one of my favorite times of the year! It reminds me of new beginnings. When I decided to publish ALT Magazine, it was after much prayer and soul searching. God answered those prayers and here we are, 9 years later, celebrating the wonderful work of a fabulous staff! I could not do what I do without them.

I have people ask me regularly how I juggle the many tasks I have in my life. I will give you my secrets...but don’t tell anyone!!

1. Surround yourself with the best loyal staff, who doesn’t create drama, that you can afford. 2. Treat your staff with respect, love and kindness. 3. When you know you aren’t going to remember what you thought about in the middle of the night, pick up your iPad, that’s next to the bed, and email yourself! Go back to sleep.4. Don’t start out with a lot of responsibility. I’ve been adding to my list for many years!5. Never take yourself too seriously.6. Pray for guidance in everything you do. God will answer, although it’s not always what we want to hear.

Withallsuccessfulpeople,youfindthateachhavetheirownwayofmakinglifework.Ournewyearlyfeature,16ToWatchIn16,givesyoualittlebitofinsightinto16ofourarea’sfinestmenandwomen.Theywillbeaccomplishingalotthisyear...and you should take note to watch them! You could even ask them to give you a few tips on how they balance their personal and business lives...and make it work! In addition, I was super excited to include Heath Jones, and how he works a successful business. Always remember to love what you do, and Heath is a prime example. I’ve always loved horses and would have loved to learn to ride them better than I did as a kid. My main memory of horses is one that involved my sister on a runaway horse. I still laugh at the memory...guess it’s a good thing she wasn’t hurt! She always seemed to be getting knocked off any horse my dad bought us! Needless to say, Heath has a lot more skill than I will ever have, even in my dreams! And that’s why it’s great that his dream is coming true...and he loves doing it.

Of course, January is also the month we announce our Readers Choice winners. We had so much participation this year that we were amazed! The results show that our readers are taking notice!! Some stayed the same, but there were many changes this year! Check them out! I can’t wait to see what this year brings! With the addition of ALT Graphics, we are busy and excited about creating custom t-shirts, printed materials and websites for our customers. It keeps us smiling to see the appreciation in our customers’ faces...no matter which business they are using!! I wish you and yours a very happy New Year, full of smiles and laughter! I’m going to go love on my fur babies now!! They always make me smile! (Especially Gianni...my main man!! LOL)

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As you’re reading this, everyone is wrapping up a wonderful holiday season and getting ready to embark on those New Year’s resolutions. As I am writing this, I am just now preparing to enjoy my Christmas with my amazing family and friends. But this year is going to be a bit different... ThisisthefirstChristmaswewillhavespentwithoutaverydearandlovedpersonwhoplayedahugeroleinthespiritof the season. Even though everyone is hard fast to keep all of the same traditions alive, we all know it’s going to be different, tough, and even sad at times. I know that we are not the only ones who will have experienced this loss throughout the holidays. Whether it be because of death, long distance, military deployments, whatever the reason, so many have had to spend the holidaysapart.Andforyou,IpraythatGodbringsyoucomfort,peaceandjoythroughoutthedifficulttimes.IknowIamblessedwith the family and friends that surround me during the holidays and every other day of the year, SoasyouaremakingandfulfillingthoseNewYear’sResolutions,makeonetospendmoretimewithfamilyandfriends, to cherish each and every moment you have together. Because in the end, it’s not about the presents or the things, it’s not about making those same old resolutions to eat healthier, make more money or exercise more. It is about the people you surround yourself with and the memories you make together. Make this a year of love. A year to be able to look back on all of the memories you haven’t created yet. You never know when these will be the last moments, the last holidays, the last memories you may have with someone. So make the best of the times you have with the ones you love.

“It’s time to fill this house with laughter like it used to be. Just because you’re up in heaven, doesn’t mean you’re not near. It’s just a different kind of

Christmas this year.”

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The Good, The Bad & The GreatWORDS BY Anne Fruge Grenado

Heath Jones grew up around his grandmother’s love for horses in Ashdown, Arkansas. Heath calls his grandmother, Sharon Gatlin, a “sort of thrill seeker.” The one time she got Heath to ride, the horse began to buck a little. She told him to “hold on and go through it,” much to Heath’s dismay and protest. In fact, Heath was raised to keep his hands clean and stay out of puddles, but “sometimes we grow up much different than we were raised,” Heath says. Instead, It was a high school dare that changed this “city boy’s” life. Heath’s friend, Sara, dared him to do something crazy that day and ride her horse, Kicker, as fast as hecould.Thoughhesitantatfirst,especiallyafterhearingthehorse’smoniker,HeathandSaratookoffacrossafieldwhereonlythebarbedwire stopped them. It was then that this now-horse trainer’s love affair with horses began. Setting aside his business degree at Texarkana College, Heath “had horses on his mind,” and decided to start working for a local horse trainer where he learned the pros and cons of the business and how to break and train horses. “Horses are intuitive, curious and, for the most part, they want to be your friend,” Heath says. “Depending on how we ashumansinteractwiththem,weinfluencethemforbetterorworse.Most of the time when you hear about problems with a horse, those are problems created by man, and not what horses were put here for.” In the beginning, Heath rode in most every western riding event: barrel racing, western pleasure, horsemanship and poles. But he was drawn to reining horses.“Starting out, I took whatever work was available and begantobuildmyreputation,”Heathsays.“Ihadsomehardfallsatfirst.Once,ahorseflippedoverbackwardsonme,andI’mstillpayingforthatone today with a bad shoulder. In the end, I just liked reining the best, and I’ve spent years building up my business so that I could focus on what I love. You want a reining horse or want to learn how to ride in this event? I’m your man.” Reining is a western riding competition where riders guide their horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops. When reining riders go to shows, they are given a pattern of maneuvers to complete. Trainers work with riders and their horses at home, and then at the show, the rider and horse must bring together their training with the pattern they are given. “I love the control of the reining event: the slides and stops, the change in speeds. It’s beautiful to watch,” Heath says. “The horse that made me want to do reining was my mare, Breezy. After showing, she became a broodmare and has had twelve babies on the


farm. Once I loved the sport, I started raising reining horses and began developing the type and look I wanted.” WhenHeathfirststartedcompeting,he learned the hard way about selecting reining horses and combating the nervousness of competition. One funny story in particular involved a horse named Hollywood. “I was told how wonderful this horse would be, and I was so naive at the time, I trusted everything I was being told,” Heath says. “He slam-dunked, or threw me, several times, but I managed to get my bluff in on him and got enough gumption to try to take him to a show.” Hollywood and Heath traveled to Monroe, Louisiana, along with Heath’s grandmother, Sharon, and her friend, Karen. “I was so excited

about this show; all the way there, I told them to clap and cheer from the stands when I competed,” Heath says. “I went out and did the wrong thing the entire time. I had to run him into the fence

to get him to stop, but through the whole thing, my grandmother and Karen were whistling and cheering and clapping. They had no idea I messed up. Just shows you how great my family is, though. They are my greatest supporters.” This humbling moment

helped Heath learn how to accept the good with the bad of this unpredictable business. He “went in with hope and came out embarrassed,” but he learned

to let go of his nerves. “Every person at these shows

has been there,” Heath says. “It’s all a learning experience, and the horse training community is very tight knit. You prep the horses and the riders, show them what to do, and do your homework. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. That’s nature, and we are working with nature. You pick up and learn from your mistakes.” ItwaswhenHeathwasfirststarting out as a trainer that he came into contact with Miss Starlight Smoke, a horse that would change his life. Heath traveled with a fellow trainer to an IRS sale, where the owners were forced to sell off the assets of their farm. Heath viewed the sad condition of the sale: years of hard work and a state-of-the-art program sold off for its parts. As he looked around, he made eye contact with the once-beautiful mare. “She looked so pitiful, so sickening in that condition,” Heath says. “I thought to myself, ‘One day, I don’t know when or how, you are coming to my house.’” Heath’s legacy with Miss Starlight Smoke would continue throughout his career. Through the next several years, Heath continued to build his

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business, Heath Jones Performance Horses, in Ashdown. He became a one-man team on his farm with a daily routine that included feeding, cleaning out stalls, training his own and client’s horses, competing in shows, and breeding hoses. Heath takes a certain number of clients in the training process and provides the one-on-one attention and coaching that helps develop novices to learned and accomplished riders. “The interaction with my clients is one of the best parts of my job,” Heath says. “I love to see them grow. Most of the time, thefirsttime I meet them, they know nothing about reining, and you can see their faces light up when they do itthefirsttime.Youcanseethefireinthem, and it reminds me a lot of myself. Some days, I wonder, ‘Why in the world am I doing all this?’ but when I see my clients happy and the love instilled in them for this sport, it’s all worth it.” Heath travels to shows with both his own horses and client’s horses. The season usually lasts from February to November and includes shows every two weeks in places like Waco, TX; Ardemore, OK; Marshall, TX; Oklahoma City, OK and many more. The show weekend consists of getting horses ready to show,

grooming, warming up, networking and visiting with other trainers and riders. This past September in Waco, TX, Heath wonhisfirstNationalReiningHorseAssociationtrophyfortakingfirstinallthree divisions of the open classes: open, intermediate and limited. “Even after ten years in this business, I am still learning and growing in hopes to better my horsemanship,” Heath says. “The reining horse community is so supportive, people are going to cheer,

no matter what. If you have a bad run, they forget about it infiveminutes. If you have a good run, they talk about it and celebrate it.”

One day, Heath decided to sell Hollywood and when he showed up at thesale,hesawabeautifullittlefillythat was a daughter of Miss Starlight Smoke. Remembering the connection he had with the horse, when he saw the filly,hedecidedtobuyher.However,thehorse was naturally more predisposed to participate in western cutting events, so Heath sold her as a two-year-old, and she was shown successfully on the cutting circuit. After this, Heath lost track of Miss Starlight again. In the meantime, through his all-inclusive work on the farm, Heath found another passion: breeding horses. In the show circuit’s off-season, he

became an expert at breeding and artificialinsemination.Heevensetup baby monitors in pregnant horses’ stalls so that he could come running at a moment’s notice. Heath began raising horses to sell and currently has three stallions to raise foals and promote studs. “My passion is horse babies; breeding is where my heart is,” Heath says. “Breeding season is a lot of work, on top of training, but it’s so exciting. When one of my studs and a mare I love, that I’ve shown and made money on, are going to have a baby, I immediately began wondering what color it will be or which horse it will look more like. It’s just a really cool thing.” No matter how many times Heath has delivered a baby horse, he says the immediate connection between mare and foal is what strikes him. Even his beloved mare, Breezy, who has had 12 babies, reacts the same time she sees the baby. “If you ever wonder if there’s a higher power, it’s hard not to realize it at times like this,” Heath says. “Nature just takes over. Even a mare that’s never had a baby has motherly instincts that just kick in.” Horses carry their babies for 11 months, and Heath has about 5 to 10 pregnant mares each season. Through the breeding season, Heath has to put in even more hours than normal, getting up early each day and sometimes staying up through the night with a pregnant mare. “When you are self-employed, you are the one who will either make or break the business. It’s stressful, but I like it,” Heath says. A few years ago, Heath purchased a breeding to Topsail Whiz, a reining champion and leading NRHA sire, to breed with his horse, Breezy. Topsail Whiz has sired over ten million

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dollars in offspring earnings, and Heath says he’s the kind of horse that shows great charisma. One of Heath’s stallions, The Royal Whiz, is from this bloodline, and raising this bloodline on his farm is an important part of Heath’s vision for the future of his business. “Topsail Whiz’s owner did a great job promoting him and showing him; he’s brought a lot to the industry,” Heath says. “His daughters are great broodmares, as well. Bloodlines are extremely important these days; events are highly specialized, and the days of all-around horses are no more.” Horses are weaned at six months, and then Heath makes the decision to sell or keep them. He particularly enjoys when training clients want to purchase one of his reining horses. Unlike a regular sale, when Heath may never see the horse again, he has the pleasure of training the horse and watching it grow. He also gets to witness the joy the horse brings to clients. Of course, even in the breeding business, there are unpredictable tragedies. Heath says it doesn’t matter whether it’s his favorite

or least favorite mare, when they have a baby, he’s immediately invested. Any time he loses one, it’s not only a financialtragedy,it’sanemotionalone.“Raising and training horses taught me about responsibility; I grew up fast,” Heath says. “You get your heart set on a baby, and if something goes wrong, you have to adjust your dreams and plans. It’s not only heartbreaking, it’s a loss of investment and time. In life we want to have things a certain way, and when it’s not like we want, we are shattered by it. But, being in the horse world has taught me that you have to be blessed by the moment. Things just happen, especially in nature. It teaches you to look at the positive side of things.” In 2014, Heath was scrolling through Facebook looking for a foal from the sire, Gunner, that Heath had taken an interest in. He came across a solid whitefillyanduponcloserinspection,Heath realized it was a baby from Gunner and the elusive Miss Starlight Smoke. Heath immediately inquired about the horse and got approval from hisbanktobuythefilly.However,theowner kept encouraging him to look at pictures of a weanling colt, also from

Gunner and Miss Starlight Smoke. Once Heath saw the photos, he knew he had to have the beautiful white-faced young horse named Sniper Smoking Gun. Though he was an additional $5000overthepriceofthefilly,Heathwent back to the bank for approval and was able to purchase him. “You have to stay consistent in this business; it’s what people want to see,” Heath says. “You never quit learning and you never quit chasing that one great horse that’s going make you, whether that’s in the breeding pen or the show pen. Sniper has already changed my business. The caliber of horse he is, the outpouring from people who want his babies, the talent that he brings all means the future is bright. The sky is the limit with this horse, and I’m just glad that I had the opportunity to get him at this point in my life and career.” Sniper is now three-years-old, and he is already started being shown successfully. Last year, Heath made a spontaneous trip to Georgia. On the way, Heath remembered that Miss Starlight Smoke was living in Alabama with a very well known horseman named Don Green. On a whim, Heath called him and asked if he was interested in selling the “ol’ girl.” “I wasn’t expecting anything, but Don says, ‘You know, that mare didn’t get in foal this year, and you’ve always loved that old mare, haven’t you? You’ve loved her for ten years. You come on over and I will make you a deal.’” Heath stopped in Alabama and loaded Miss Starlight Smoke into the trailer. “It was this instant good feeling, all this emotion and time keeping up with her and her babies, waiting for the day when I would actually bring her home,” Heath says. This past spring, Heath bred Miss Starlight Smoke and his stallion, The Royal Whiz, a son of Topsail Whiz andHeath’sfirstreininghorse,Breezy.She is expecting a foal in 2016. “This baby is bringing together three horses that I’ve loved throughout my career. It doesn’t matter what color it is or what it looks like, this is what is rewarding about this business,” Heath says. “If you are going to be in the horse business, you have to be invested. There is good and bad, but the good outweighs the bad. You just keep pushing forward.”


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OUR COMMUNITY IS MADE UP OF MANY INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS, LEADERS AND MORE. HERE ARE OUR PICKS OF THE 16 PEOPLE TO WATCH IN 16 THAT ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE INFLUENTIAL AND EMERGING LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WINNERS WERE SELECTED BY AN EXTERNAL COMMITTEE OF ESTABLISHED LEADERS. THEY FEEL THESE PEOPLE ARE TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE ARK-LA-TEX, AND WE COULDN’T AGREE MORE!

Artist: Chad MatthewsBusiness: Stephen & Janet BollsCharity: Texarkana Friends of the ShelterChild Advocate: Amanda GaineyDentist: Mitchell Glass & Suzanne McMillenEducation: Dr. Gary L. StadingFashion: Melody Hines

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Missional Storyteller

• Chad has been married to a beautiful artist named Marjorie for nearly nine years. Together, they have three children, Eisley, Emery and Copeland. The two are proud to announce that they are expecting a fourth child in August 2016. They are a growing family of artists and dreamers, “who point to the Rhino when describing the heart of [their] family,” explains Chad. “A rhino weighs 5,000 pounds and is able to run 30 mph. Problem is, a rhino can only see 30 feet ahead. A group of rhinos is known as a CRASH. When a group of rhinos begins to run, they crash through everything. Nothing stops them. They run fast and run hard and if something gets in their way, they move through it. We refer to this way of living as The Matthews Life.”

• Chad uses his art of creative writing and filmmaking to point people to Jesus and compel people into gospel action.

• “I enjoy the process of storytelling. I believe it is a relational, creative process that allows me to invest in people. Stories change the way we see the world. They force us to make decisions about how we feel. If I told you 1,000 kids died of hunger last month, you may say, oh, that’s terrible! But if I told you a STORY of only 1 kid dying of hunger last month, you would weep and attempt to do whatever it takes to ensure it never happens again. Stories move us in ways facts never will.

• The best advice Chad ever received was, “A writer writes. A filmmaker makes films. A creator creates.” If you’re going to be an artist for a living, you have to wake up and work as hard as you possibly can at being an artist. You cannot merely create when you feel like creating. You must write even when you don’t feel like writing. You must make films even when you don’t feel like filming. An artist creates art every single day. Wake up and get at it.

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Janet Bolls-- Best in the Business

Owner/Operator Smallcakes: A Cupcakery

• Janet is married to Stephen Bolls. They have three lovely children, Lakyn, Lainen and Dawson. Janet and Stephen are co-owners of Anytime Fitness Richmond Road, and also own and operate Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Texarkana. After the success of the original Orange Leaf in Texarkana on Stateline, they decided to expand their frozen yogurt business to the Texas side and wanted to add a complimentary business to join it. After much research, the two decided on Smallcakes, to offset the seasonality factor of the frozen dessert business.

• Smallcakes opened October 2015, and while Janet felt the community’s response would be positive, she never dreamed of the excitement in store. The feedback and ongoing sales volume have exceeded her expectations.

• Janet operates all of her businesses with the customers and the community in mind. They regularly support local charities through fundraisers and donations and do their best to satisfy the needs of each customer and provide a great experience.

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Texarkana Friends of the Shelter-- Sponsor... Adopt... Save Lives...

Friends Officers & Board Members

• Debbie Brower, President; Daphnea Ryan, Vice-President; Anita McCullough, Treasurer; Jaime Knighton, Secretary

Friends Committee Members

• Robin Bridges, Beverly Carter, Jaclyn Gooding, Lindsey Gordon, Ashley Harris, Amy Steed & Brenda Williamson

• Texarkana Friends of the Shelter, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2014 by a group of animal rescuers and pet lovers. In August 2014, the group had its first meeting.

• They are a select group of people from all walks of life – their common bond being a genuine concern for animal welfare. The work they do is not for everyone. Many who start out with the group will find it difficult to continue due to the many emotionally challenging aspects of volunteering at the Animal Care & Adoption Center (Shelter). More times than one can imagine, the appalling condition of animals brought in to the Shelter by concerned citizens, their owners or Staff is shocking; and yet the animals continue to give back unconditional love - their spirits are truly amazing.

• • The group’s mission is to support all aspects of work done by

the Shelter Staff. This includes working to increase animal

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adoption and redemption rates while minimizing the number of euthanized animals; educating our community regarding animal care and welfare issues; and helping care for the medical needs of all sick and injured animals that come through the Shelter.

• • One rewarding aspect of what they do involves community

service. This includes:• • Sponsoring the vetting of adoptable animals at our shelter. • • Assisting the shelter with financial needs.• • Setting up information booths at local events throughout

the year.• • Participating in local parades and festivals to promote the

work we do.• • Annual fundraising projects, including the Fur Ball, held in

April, and Oktoberfest, held in October.• • The work the Friends of the Shelter do is solely funded by

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Amanda Gainey-- The Training Station

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• Amanda has been married to Lance Gainey for 14 years. They are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Makayla, and two energetic and adorable twin boys, Ethan and Hayden.

• The Training Station (educational program for children ages 18 months through kindergarten) first opened its doors on September 11, 2012. Her goal through the Training Station is to raise a generation of children who are grounded in their faith and are prepared to excel as they continue their educational endeavors. She, along with her team of wonderful instructors, are building a youth who will one day use their gifts, talents and abilities to bring honor to God.

• Amanda is a bubbly, passionate and kind-hearted woman who stands strong in her faith. She begins her mornings at CrossFit, becoming a healthier, stronger version of herself. Her work days are busy, filled with fun and lots of multitasking. Evenings are spent with family working on their new home or relaxing watching Hallmark movies. In her spare time, Amanda serves at President of the Family Readiness Group for 39th Infantry Brigade ACO 1-153rd organizing family events and providing pertinent information to soldier’s families.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also , and he praises her.” --Proverbs 31:28

Child Advocate

Suzanne McMillen & Dr. Mitchell Glass-- Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana

Suzanne (Twinkle the Tooth Fairy)

• By day she is the Marketing Director, Admin Assistant and Twinkle the Tooth Fairy at Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana. Suzanne is the wife of Kenny McMillen and has a son, Korbin Neely along with two step children, Dean and Lizzie McMillen.

• Suzanne is an adventurous, loving, passionate and determined person. All of these traits shine through her when she puts on her Twinkle dress and visits the children. “The best moments of being at Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana are simply seeing the joy in a child’s eyes, whether it be receiving a toy at the end of their visit or when I go visit schools for the Tooth Fairy Program. The moment the Tooth Fairy walks in, the children are in complete awe. The advice Twinkle gives the children about dental hygiene actually sticks with the children. They’re in a magical moment.” --Suzanne

Dr. Mitchell Glass

• Dr. Glass is a Pediatric Dentist at Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana. His family consisting of “one incredible super human wife and three atomic bomb little boys,” according to Glass.

• To Dr. Glass, the most important thing about Pediatric Dentistry of Texarkana is that they try to show every kid they come in contact with that they care about them. “The dentistry is the easy part, anyone can do that, but to genuinely show a kid care and kindness is more important to me than anything else I do,” says Glass.

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Dr. Gary Stading-- TAMU-T

Dean of College of Business & Full Time Professor at Texas A&M University - Texarkana

• Gary is married to Susan and they have three children, Jason, Jordan and Rachel. Growing up, Gary’s father always had the best advice and many life’s lessons to impart with him, but one that has stuck with him most is, “Treat everybody fairly and with respect.”

• Gary lives out this advice in his everyday business. “In my position, I believe you have to be student oriented and always have the best interest of the students at heart. This includes being fair. Students regularly ask me for concessions for which I can neither grant or will grant because these requests are unfair to other students. This makes me look like I am a task master, but I try really hard to maintain fairness for all. Ultimately, I believe the students respect you more for maintaining that fairness,” explains Gary.

• On his weekends off, Gary and his wife go to breakfast every Saturday morning, an important tradition to him that they began when they were first married over 30 years ago. “We eventually started calling it our “Breakfast Date,” We both love it,” says Gary.

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Melody Hines-- Fashionista

Co-Owner Gayle’s, Owner Abby Gayle’s

Boutiques

• Melody began working for Gayle Hines at her Atlanta store in 1993 and married Gayle’s son, Scott in 1994. She has been working with Gayle ever since. Melody feels that the relationships she and her team at Gayle’s and Abby Gayle’s build with their customers is the most important part of their business. “We have generations of families come in who are not just our customers, but like our own family. We wouldn’t be there without them and we are extremely grateful for them,” according to Melody.

• With Gayle’s and Abby Gayle’s, Melody and the boutiques participate in many charitable events including Komen Tickled Pink, Panhellenic Tea, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Tribute to Women, American Heart Association, Texarkana Friends of the Shelter and various other charities that are important to them and their customers.

• Melody is an active sports enthusiast and encourager in her children’s activities. “In fact, typically not only am I actively “cheering” my children, but also their friends because they are like a part of our family and we encourage them as well,” says Melody.

• In the words of Maya Angelou, “My mission in life is to not only survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.”

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Amanda Horton-- Eat Local

Chef & Proprietor of Flour Child Fine Foods

• Amanda is married to Jason Horton and they have a two-year-old son, Charlie. Amanda studied Nutrition and Food Science at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Amanda had many friends in high school who struggled with eating disorders, and her personal goal through the study was to put an end to them. Once in the classes, she fell in love with food science and organic chemistry. She began working full-time at multiple restaurants learning all of the ins and outs of the business. After a few school changes, Amanda shifted gears once again and enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at Texarkana College. Just before graduating, she and her husband purchased their first location at 112 Pine. Her culinary adventure began and she leaped in head first!

• “Don’t live in fear of greatness. When I was at a crossroads and realized I didn’t want to sit at a desk all day making diet plans for sick people, I had a conversation with my brother, Chad. He had come to visit me in New Braunfels, TX. We were talking in the beer garden at Gruene Hall. He said I reminded him of Willis Alan Ramsey. Ramsey is a legendary songwriter who only produced one album in 1972. After Ramsey had such great success with his first album, it was like the fear of not living up to his first album paralyzed him and he never produced another one. Chad told me I had all of this greatness but I wasn’t doing what I needed to do to show the world what I had to offer. He told me it seemed like I was scared. It made me think differently and made me realize I had been doing just that. I was letting my perfectionistic tendencies and fear of doing something great prevent me from moving forward. That was a pivotal moment.”

• She currently has three real estate projects going on in different phases of construction. Through Flour Child, Amanda is truly living her dream, “Making people’s lives better through every stage in life. We are there for our clients whether it is a simple Supper for Two, a fresh salad on the go, catering a wedding or special event, casseroles for new parents, providing Suppers to go for families to enjoy dining together, Chicken Pot Pie for empty nesters, dinner for someone’s father who lives alone at home, holiday meals to go and much more. I love it when people come by to thank us for what we do. It makes my heart swell. I am so thankful for their support and then they make a special trip by the store just to say thank you. That’s the best,” Amanda says.

Food & Drink


Kenny Haskin-- City Manager

Newly Appointed Texarkana, Arkansas

City Manager

• Dr. Kenneth Haskin comes from a traditional, hard-working, encouraging family. He is married to Anna Lisa Haskin and spends his free time, when he isn’t returning phone calls/messages, reading, watching college football and exercising. “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up,” is the phrase he lives by.

• The most memorable moment in his career thus far is being appointed Texarkana Arkansas City Manager. As city manager, his business is to serve the public. A very important goal to Kenny is to restore the citizen’s confidence in their city and local government while increasing the city revenue and balancing the city’s budget. He strives to be open and honest with everyone. Kenny hopes to continue to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Miller County Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas and to expand the Maxwell Industrial Park’s footprint.

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Sarah Duch-- Home Success

Senior Team Leader at Usborne

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• Sarah is the wife of Mark Duch. They have three beautiful children, Thomas, Coleman and Marie. As team leader, Sarah trains girls from all over the country. It is her responsibility to make sure each team member is successful. She works hard at recommending the perfect books for each customer’s child based on their interest, age and reading level.

• As the marketing director for Coldwell Banker Elite Realtors, Sarah is constantly involved in charities around town. This year, she and her husband are the chairs for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Black and White Soiree. This organization is dear to them, as her husband is a Type 1 diabetic, and they know many Type 1 diabetics in the Texarkana area. They are committed to finding a cure for this disease and providing support to all diabetics in the Texarkana area.

• Sarah’s life motto is “This too shall pass,” Sarah says. “My grandmother always tells us this, and I love it because it reminds me to cherish the beautiful, good times, because they will soon be gone. It also reminds me to keep my chin up when enduring the difficult times, because they will soon enough be gone as well. It helps me embrace ‘now.’”

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Field Walsh-- In The Know

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• Rayfield William Walsh III, a.k.a. Field Walsh, started out building websites, doing marketing and creating videos for other companies when he began thinking about starting an online news site. “I felt that Texarkana had a real lack of good breaking news coverage and set out to change that. It just so happened that my hobbies such as web design, photography, shooting videos, were all very useful in creating TXK today,” explains Field. After the popularity of Field’s video from him coming home to police arresting a burglary suspect in his yard, he started developing TXK Today. A month later, he posted the first story to TXK Today.

• TXK today was started April 10, 2014. They currently have 35,000 facebook followers and average 30,000 page views daily. They regularly have a weekly Facebook reach of 1,000,000+ and over 2 million video views.

• The success of TXK Today has been Field’s greatest accomplishment in life thus far, and he only hopes to continue to grow and expand TXK Today’s coverage.

• Field is truly doing what he loves everyday and would tell anyone who asked that is the goal to becoming successful, “Do what you love.”

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• Susan Whitten is the proud mother of Parker and Scott Burks. Over the years, her husband, Dr. David Whitten, and she have become increasingly aware of the connection between lifestyle choices and long term health and well being.

• According to Susan, “The choices we make (diet, leisure activities, smoking or not, drug use, spiritual and personal discipline, healthy drinking, exercise) make a profound impact on the life we lead & how we feel about ourselves. People who feel good tend to look so much better simply by the smile on their face.” Voltaire said, “I choose to be happy. I find it is good for my health!” The biblical principle is prophetic and Proverbial - “A joyful heart doeth good like medicine!” The Beauty & Wellness Center is a ‘feel good’ business. Through the many things offered at the BWC, they get the honor of making others feel better about themselves.

• “Not quite a year ago,” Susan explains, “we introduced to the United States an amazing effective medical device skin care line from Milan, Italy, which we test-marketed here in Texarkana area to be sure that it actually delivers what it promises prior to launching on a larger scale to health professionals, consumers, and spas across the county. Known as DeU (deuamerica.com) which stands for ‘Man and Woman’ in Italian, this totally organic and ‘green’ skin care line promises to be transformative for those who choose to use it on a daily basis. Our goal is to share the great news of DeU throughout the country - making folks not just have better skin but to feel better about themselves- it’s all a part of what my husband refers to as ‘the beautiful life!’”

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Ross Cowling-- City Parks & Recreation

City of Texarkana Parks Superintendent and Special Event Coordinator

• Ross has been married to his lovely wife, Marsha Prescott Cowling for 12 years, and together they have two sons, Jaxson and Denton.

• Ross has a love for serving others as well as a love of sports and the outdoors, so what better career path than Texarkana Parks and Events? The most important aspect of his job is serving the citizens of Texarkana. He hopes to grow our Parks division into a viable Parks Department and improve the parks and events in Texarkana. This year, Ross had a hand in planning the 2015 Arkansas Parks and Tourism Conference, one of the most memorable moments in his career.

• Ross loves hunting and working with his family. He strives to raise his children to respect others and love our Lord. He believes that, if you develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and set goals, hard work will pay off, “but when in doubt, see step one,” Ross explains.

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• Alex comes from a large family, but they are all so very close. She describes her family as “full of life!” Alex says, “There is hardly ever a time I’m not out and about without a cousin or other family member. Our family get togethers are also pretty amazing. You definitely learn at an early age how to be heard.”

• Alex worked in retail all through high school, went on to earn her college degree in Apparel Studies and is now living her dream with her own women’s and children’s boutique.

• Alex’s work life streams through 6 days a week of non-stop activity from working on the sales floor to placing orders and of course, lots of coffee!

• Since opening her store, she has made many great memories, but one of the best memories she will forever hold close to her heart was speaking with college st7udents who have the same career goals that she had at their age. “I was asked to be a speaker for a college study tour at the Magic Apparel Show in Las Vegas. Just seeing those young adults’ faces when I gave my advice and how they really took it in, really touched me,” explains Alex.

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• Along with her husband, Jeanna is the owner/manager of Rogers Real Estate Holdings, Rogers Equipment and Construction and Servicemaster Restoration. Her days are spent mostly overseeing operations and “making sure the ‘i’s’ are dotted and the ‘t’s’ are crossed,” according to Jeanna.

• Jeanna is a compassionate, friendly person and tries to be kind to everyone. She is involved in numerous charities and philanthropic events including the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball, Junior League and United Methodist Woman. It is important to Jeanna to have a good reputation, be a good citizen and treat people right. This all shines through her many charitable endeavors.

• “God and family are the most important things to me. If you have that in check you have a better chance of running your business [and life] right,” says Jeanna.

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Kyle Barrett-- Wedding Guru

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• Kyle is the current owner of Sticks & Stones on the Boulevard, Special Events Party and Equipment Rental and the future Chateau on the Boulevard. Kyle is also a realtor with Remax Preferred in Texarkana and a Rancher.

• Kyle chose to get into the wedding business because he loves people and enjoys creating something unique. “These two combinations brought about Sticks & Stones on the Boulevard. I’ve been able to meet so many people through my business that I call not only loyal clients, but also friends,” says Kyle.

• For Kyle, the best part of his work is each time he sees a bride’s expression when they see the fairy tale wedding that he and his team have created for them. “I love being able to give the client something more than expected. I don’t want our customer to be happy, I want them to be surprisingly elated,” explains Kyle.

• Kyle is such a fun loving, loyal and genuine friend and all of this is apparent in not only his work, but his attitude towards life. The best advice he ever received describes him oh so well, “Always treat the man in overalls the same way you treat the man in a three piece suit.”

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Pawn Shop:Winner: Tri-State PawnFinalist: American PawnPawn ExpressSuperior PawnTop Shot Pawn

Retirement/Assisted Living Community:Winner: Cowhorn Creek EstatesFinalist: Cornerstone Retirement CommunityBrookdaleThe OaksWindsor Cottage

Salon:Winner: Fringe SalonFinalist: Style StudioA Total Change New BostonHeadmaster’s SalonShear Country

Shoes & Boots:Winner: Racquet & Jog TexarkanaFinalist: Cavender’sRed Wing Shoe StoreBoot BarnOMG Lulu’s

Spa:Winner: Time in a BottleFinalist: Beauty & Wellness CenterA Touch for HealthPleasant Grove medical SpaRenew Medical Spa

Tattoo Artist:Winner: Jason StandridgeFinalist: Jessica TerranJoel WrightMatt Hendrix

Urgent Care:Winner: Healthcare ExpressFinalist: Family Medical GroupKnighton CenterExceed Urgent CareExpress Care

Veterinarian Clinic:Winner: Pleasant Grove Animal HospitalFinalist: Westridge Animal HospitalWisdom Animal ClinicDekalb Animal HospitalStateline Animal Hospital

Women’s Clothing:Winner: Gayle’s/ Abby Gayle’sFinalist: Open WindowCracked PearlFlanagan’s Shenanigan’s OMG Lulu’s

“Walt Disney’s family dog was named Lady. She was a poodle.”“In Asia and England, a black cat is considered lucky.”

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#fact ABOUTCATS & DOGS


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Yoga Studio:Winner: Texarkana YogaFinalist: FWD FitMinton’s SportsplexSt. Michael’s Fitness CenterTexarkana College

Non-Profit Organization:Winner: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)Finalist: Watersprings RanchHarvest TexarkanaMiss Texarkana Twin Rivers Scholarship OrganizationTo Reach Every Youth (T.R.E.Y.)

WeddingsWedding Attire:Winner: Bridal CastleFinalist: Squires TuxedoesMonica’s FormalsTraditions

Wedding Cake:Winner: Julie’s DeliFinalist: All In Good TasteSilver SpoonSugar & Spice CateringTwisted Fork

CommunityCharity Event:Winners: Race for the CureFinalist: Fur BallJeans & BlingCattle Baron’s BallTo Reach Every Youth Golf Tournament

Company to Work For:Redwater Independent School DistrictTexarkana Independent School DistrictTexas A&M University-TexarkanaBancorp SouthHealthSouth Rehabilitaion Hospital

Wedding Caterer:Winner: Julie’s DeliFinalist: Sugar & Spice CateringChef on the RunNaaman’s BBQSilver Star Smokehouse

Wedding DJ:Winner: Fabienne ThrashFinalist: Scott MillsGlad you Came Mobile DJ

Wedding Florist:Winner: Sticks & Stones on the BoulevardFinalist: Persnickety IIRuth’s FloristScooter Raney FloristUnique Florist

Wedding Indoor Venue:Winner: Silvermoon on BroadFinalist: Hilton Garden Inn & Texarkana Convention Center (TX)Northridge Country ClubTexarkana, Arkansas Convention Center

“A few minutes of yoga during the day can relax both your body and your mind, by releasing tension that accumulates in the muscles, and pacifying your overworked brain.”

http://www.msn.com

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Wine & DineBBQ:Winner: Naaman’s BBQFinalist: Big Jake’s BBQOscar Lloyd’sSilver Star SmokehouseSmokey Joe’s BBQ

Desserts:Winner: Taste & See Chocolate, Gelato and CoffeeFinalist: Julie’s DeliBryce’s CafeteriaFlour ChildSugar & Spice Catering

Fried Chicken:Winner: Slim ChickensFinalist: Chicken ExpressChick Fil-AGolden ChickRaising Canes

Hamburger:Winner: Reggie’s Burgers & FriesFinalist: Old Tyme Burger30 Burger Silver Star SmokehouseTLC Burgers & Fries

Mexican:Winner: Zapata’sFinalist: On the BorderEl ChicoJohnny Tamale’sTamolly’s

Wedding Outdoor Venue:Winner: Garrison Gardens Finalist: Ramage FarmsOld Washington State ParkThe Barn at Barkman CreekTwin Creeks

Wedding Photographer:Winner: In Focus PhotographyFinalist: Whitney Hall PhotographyKali Rushing PhotographyKate Reynolds PhotographySomething Blue Wedding Photography

Wedding Rentals:Winner: Dot’s Rentals Finalist: Burlap & LaceSpecial Events

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Wedding Videographer:Winner: Kelsie CollattFinalist: Fresh Focus FilmsEric EtheridgeJohn Burris

Pizza:Winner: Gusano’sFinalist: Twisted ForkJoe’s Pizza & PastaLarry’s PizzaPapa Murphy’s

Steakhouse:Finalist: Pop’s PlaceFinalist: Cattleman’s Steak HouseLonghorn Steak HouseSilver Star SmokehouseTexas Roadhouse

Wine List:Winner: Summerhill WineryFinalist: Twisted ForkPark PlacePecan Point Brewing CompanyVincent’s Fine Wines

Wings:Winner: WingstopFinalist: Pecan Point Brewing CompanyBuffalo Wild WingsHooter’sSilver Star Smokehouse

Breakfast:Winner: Old Tyme BurgerFinalist: Three Chicks CafeBreakfast TableChuckwagon DinerCracker Barrell

Brunch:Winner: Julie’s DeliFinalist: Hopkins IcehouseBreakfast TableCopeland’sOn the Border


Happy Hour:Winner: Fuzzy’s TacoFinalist: Pecan Point Brewing CompanyOn the BorderSilver Star SmokehouseTwisted Fork

Locally Owned Restaurant:Winner: Scottie’s Bar & GrillFinalist: Ironwood GrillPecan Point Brewing CompanySilver Star SmokehouseTwisted Fork

Lunch Spot:Winner: Flour ChildFinalist: Julie’s DeliIronwood GrillPecan Point Brewing CompanySilver Star Smokehouse

Business Lunch:Winner: Ironwood GrillFinalist: Pecan Point Brewing CompanyJulie’s DeliSilver Star SmokehouseZapata’s

Date Night Restaurant:Winner: Pecan Point Brewing CompanyFinalist: Twisted ForkIronwood GrillSilver Star SmokehousePark Place

Gourmet Dinner:Winner: Twisted ForkFinalist: Park PlaceCattleman’s Steak HouseJulie’s DeliPecan Point Brewing Company

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“Microwave cooking was discovered accidentally, when a chocolate bar melted in someone’s pocket.”“The first fruit eaten on the moon was a peach.”“Eating alot of onions will make you sleepy.”

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2016


Outdoor Dining:Winner: Pop’s PlaceFinalist: Scottie’s Bar & GrillDoc’s SeafoodHopkins IcehouseIronwood Grill

Caterer:Winner: Julie’s DeliFinalist: Chef on the RunCulinary CreationsFlour ChildSugar & Spice Catering

Chef:Winner: Jeff LovingFinalist: Amanda HortonJennifer TannerRebecca WilliamsShari Frachiseur

“So you put your steak through so much, trying to perfect it. Let your steak rest for half the amount of time you cooked it. The juices will then stay inside of the meat and not fill up your plate.”

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Outdoor Dining:Winner: Pop’s PlaceFinalist: Scottie’s Bar & GrillDoc’s SeafoodHopkins IcehouseIronwood Grill

Caterer:Winner: Julie’s DeliFinalist: Chef on the RunCulinary CreationsFlour ChildSugar & Spice Catering

Chef:Winner: Jeff LovingFinalist: Amanda HortonJennifer TannerRebecca WilliamsShari Frachiseur


2016


PeopleAritistWinner: Jeannie EdwardsFinalist: Mary Jane OrrChristina CookKathi CouchNina Cork

Chiropractor:Winner: Advanced Spine and SportsFinalist: Johns ChiropracticWoosley ChiropracticBookout ChiropraticBultemeier Chiropractic

Cosmetic Surgeon:Winner: David WhittenFinalist: Charles HollingsworthBrent CarmonyClayton FrenzelRachel Keilin

Decorator/ Designer:Winner: Janet Green Interior DesignFinalist: Carrie Atkinson, Persnickety TooJeff BrownNate Scott Designs

Dentist:Winner: Mitchell GlassFinalist: Richard GibsonAndrew CurryChris FergusonNeil Carmony

Insurance Agent:Winner: Kelli Ashbrook, State FarmFinalist: Trey Dickens, Farm BureauBrian Purtle, AllstateGreg Cockerell, State FarmJoe Mayo, Mayo Insurance Group


OB-GYN:Winner: Jennifer ThompsonFinalist: Sudheer Jayaerabhu (Dr. J)David GreathouseKenneth WestStacy Leonard

Optometrist/Opthamologist:Winner: Jeff PhillipsFinalist: Josh WigginsLittleton FowlerMark AllenWanda Northam

Pediatrician:Winner: Clark GreenFinalist: Mark WrightChristina PayneBarbara YowellRoy Deskin

Photographer:Winner: Kate ReynoldsFinalist: Whitney HallApril GravesErica VisserStephanie Ryan

Realtor:Winner: Tracy SpradlinFinalist: Sarah SealyBrenda RochelleJessica SnowWilma Gerrald

Volunteer:Winner: Melinda VammenFinalist: Whitney Harrison StokesBeth PesekLinda LillyRhonda Allen

2016

We upgraded our showroom to help you upgrade your

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VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM & WATCH US MAKE YOUR VIRTUAL BACKYARD DREAM A REALITY!


THE BEAUTY & WELLNESS CENTER CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 12/4/2015

1. Stephanie Butler & Sue Smith 2. Ashley Alexander and Cindy Pritchett 3. Debbie Day and Holly Winters 4. Vicki Williamson and Gina Thompson Susan Whitten and Sheri Water 6. Vickie Mulvany and Scott Burks

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MOCK TRIAL 12/1/15

1. LaRhonda Hamilton, Keshawn Portlock, and Layne Berry 2. Patrick Flanagan, Tyler Gray, Jajuan Walker, and Keshawn Portlock (front) 3. Kenneth Foreman, LaRhonda Hamilton, Keshawn Portlock (front), and Dalton Reed 4. Braden Shaw, Patrick Flanagan, Tyler Gray, Javarious Bullock, and Jajuan Walker (front) 5. Breanna Cheatham, Marcia Nesbitt, Taylor Pope, Zach Weelington, Donald Mitchell, Christen Letbetter, Kiara Thurman, and Keshawn Portlock

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FLANAGAN’S SHENANIGANS OPEN HOUSE 12/3/2015

1. Jason, Avery, Jaime & John Kyle Ward 2. Santa with Children 3. Children with Santa 4. Gibson Fletcher, Alex Flanagan, & Katie Woods 5. Santa with Family 6. Santa with Family

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GAYLE’S AND ABBY GAYLE’S OPEN HOUSE 12/4/2015

1. Kay Smith and Pam Owen 2. LeAnne Maynard and Connie King 3. Janice Talley and Kathy Valenta 4. Melinda Vammen and Kayla Holmes 5. Gayle and Cindy Allen 6. Julie Cole

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In 1952, Dr. S. A. Collom and a gathering of Texarkana citizens founded the “Texarkana Crippled Children Society” in response to the polio epidemic which was sweeping across our nation. Since that time, the Temple Center, an Easter Seals affiliate, has evolved and expanded into a premier facility providing physical, occupational and speech therapy for children and adults with disabilities.

On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the Temple Center will be celebrating the thirteenth annual Phantom Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn and Texarkana Convention Center. This is an annual gala event benefiting the client services of Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center.

This year’s Phantom Ball will honor someone special from our community as the “Phantom(s)”. The criterion for “Phantom” is one who gives generously of their time and financial support to the Temple Center and the community of Texarkana.

For more information or tickets please call Anita Carver at 903-794-2705.

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Silent auction item donations are appreciated.

Cocktail attire (cocktail dresses and suits), black tie optional (ballgowns and formal attire). Masks and fans are encouraged.

HANTOM

ALL

The 13th Annual

Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center903-794-2705 1315 Walnut Street, Texarkana, TX

www.east-texas.easterseals.com

February 27, 2016Hilton Garden Inn and Texarkana Convention Center


In 1952, Dr. S. A. Collom and a gathering of Texarkana citizens founded the “Texarkana Crippled Children Society” in response to the polio epidemic which was sweeping across our nation. Since that time, the Temple Center, an Easter Seals affiliate, has evolved and expanded into a premier facility providing physical, occupational and speech therapy for children and adults with disabilities.

On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the Temple Center will be celebrating the thirteenth annual Phantom Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn and Texarkana Convention Center. This is an annual gala event benefiting the client services of Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center.

This year’s Phantom Ball will honor someone special from our community as the “Phantom(s)”. The criterion for “Phantom” is one who gives generously of their time and financial support to the Temple Center and the community of Texarkana.

For more information or tickets please call Anita Carver at 903-794-2705.

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Silent auction item donations are appreciated.

Cocktail attire (cocktail dresses and suits), black tie optional (ballgowns and formal attire). Masks and fans are encouraged.

HANTOM

ALL

The 13th Annual

Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center903-794-2705 1315 Walnut Street, Texarkana, TX

www.east-texas.easterseals.com

February 27, 2016Hilton Garden Inn and Texarkana Convention Center


by Mike Brower

Your 2016 To Do List

MICAH’S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 12/3/2015

1. Amanda Simmons & Teri Smith 2. Christine Bevers, Charlotte Nyman & Martha Clinton 3. Jana Adcock & Linda Parker 4. Madison Richardson, David Birchfield, Micah and Amanda Harp 5. Paige, Jenee & Marci Clayton 6. David, Cherry, and Taylor Birchfield

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In the new year we need to check some stuff out and update others, so here is a list to get you started: Update your Navionics charts for your GPS because they added new things like gas on the water, restaurants on the water, and other useless stuff all for $100.00. (Because we really needtoknowwheretofindgasandahamburgeronMillwood or Patman.) Check your batteries, because you don’t wanttopaythat$200.00entryfeeandfindoutontournament morning that your cranking battery has gone bad or run 20 miles up the lake only to have the trolling motor die after 10 minutes due to a bad battery -- or two or three. This is a biggie, for Pete’s sake put some new line on! 99%ofthefishlostareduetolinebreakage.Sorryfolks,thatline

from last year might be bad. Show the trailer some love and check the greased bearings or oil in the bearings. Tip….if you have grease or oil coating your rims, you might be a redneck. If you don’t check them, at least clean the rims off so it looks like you did. Inspect that life jacket! Your favorite, which happenstobe15yearsold,maynotfloatanymore.I know all the tears and rough spots in it make you looklikeahardcorefisherman,butreally?Yougonna wear that? Andfinallyforthepatchpirates,checkthosepatches if you are still wearing a “Crème Field Tester” or a “Bushwacker Pro” patch, you might want to do some updating.

So lets all do some checking of our stuff so we don’t look like a “goob” out there.


JUNIOR LEAGUEMISTLETOE FAIR 11/19/2015

1. Holly Hickerson, Kaitlin Mcdowell, & Candyce Freeman 2. Marissa Escobar & Anna Moore 3. Amber Gideon, & Amanda Razag 4. Todd & Monica Harrison 5. Cammie Moody, Missy Lyda, & Melissa Delk 6. Billy & Malia Morel

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ACO 1-153RD IN ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY LUNCHEON

12/5/2015

1. Cody Clark & Lindsey Gordon 2. Lance & Amanda Gainey 3. Cole & Jamie Hillery 4.Justin & Angel Barlow 5. ACO I-I53rd IN Arkansas National Guard

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FOSTER. ADOPT. SPONSOR. TRANSPORTWORDS BY DEBBIE BROWER

There are so many pets in shelters across America, including right here in Texarkana. Have you ever I shed you could help hem, but just can’t make yourself go to the shelter? Well, here is an excellent way to volunteer!

There are several organizations that offer free, volunteer-based transportation designed to rescue animals from high kill shelters and abusive/neglectful situations, and transport them to screened and approved rescues and forever homes. This system is able to be successful, thanks to a large network of people who volunteer their time, gas money, and hearts, in order to see the animals reach their havens.The transporters who volunteer are much bigger than one effort. They may volunteer for several different organizations. Their hearts are just too big to belong to one transport system, and I am so appreciative of them for that. Each transport is important, because all of them have one goal in mind, and that is to see these wonderful furkids reach their safe destinations! Transport organizations cover many states. There is a main focus on sending animals from the south to the northeast; however transports are often coordinated for other states outside of that region. Many times there may be rescues that have approved placement for animals without having a way to send them. In these cases, animal rescue

transports play a vital role in assisting those animals to get to freedom and a new life. Saving these animals is a team effort, and when these volunteers work together, miracles

can happen! The transports are broken down into “legs”, which are intervals of about 60-90 miles in length, one way. Transporters drive their legs, then hand off the animals to the next driver(s) at the next interval, in relay style, until the destination is reached. Many times, furkids are overnighted and then continue their journey the next day. Most transports in our area need drivers for the Sulphur Springs to Texarkana leg, or Texarkana to Arkadelphia leg. Screening is very important. Each receiver, whether it be rescue or

forever home, is screened thoroughly before they are approved to receive any furkids riding in the transport. The well-being of each animal is of the utmost importance and not treated lightly. All updates received on the furkids are shared with the transport angels who helped get them to their destinations! We need your help! If you feel like you would be willing to “save a dog one leg at a time,” and would like to be a part of this amazing effort, or if you have further questions, please email [email protected]. We will get you in contact with the transports and you will be on your way to saving lives!!


Want someonewho’ll always listen?

Adopt! Your best friend is waiting.

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DECEMBER 10TRAHC presents The National Circus and Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China, live at the Perot Theatre, Thursday, December 10th at 7:30PM. This group was founded in 1958, and since that time the company has been dedicated to the innovation of and excellence in the circus and acrobatic art. It has produced a large number of excellent circus and acrobatic acts with distinctive Chinese national style and characteristics. Representing China, the Company has visited and performed in more than 50 countries and regions, making great contributions to the role of China’s national acrobatic and circus art on the international scene. Call the Perot Theatre Box Office at (903) 792-4992 or visit trahc.org for tickets and information. Tickets: $20, $28, $36 with half-priced student discounts in the balcony only.

DECEMBER 11-12Friday December 11th & Saturday, December 12th , 2015, 7pm-9pm. Come join us for our Second Annual Drive Thru LIVE nativity and be reminded of the true reason for this holiday season. There will be over 100 people in costume bringing alive the story of Jesus’ birth! Your journey will begin before you even enter the parking lot as you will be able to tune in to a Specialized Radio Broadcast. Upon entry into the grounds, you will be greeted with Hot Chocolate (candy canes for the little ones). You will see animals: Sheep, Goats, CAMELS & more. You will be required to take a census & pass your gold coin to the Roman Soldiers in order to gain entrance into the City of Bethlehem. When you drive through the Bethlehem Marketplace, you will feel like you have stepped back into the pages of the Bible. Your Journey to Jesus will culminate with an awe inspiring scene of our Savior’s Birth. All of this is possible without leaving the comfort of your vehicle. This event is open to the public and FREE for everyone! First Assembly of God Church 3401 W. 7th St. Texarkana, TX. For more information, 903-838-5851.

DECEMBER 12The Texarkana Museums System will host the Second Annual Santa Sprint & Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 12. Make plans to throw on your Santa gear and jingle bells and join us at the Ace of Clubs House at 420 Pine as a racer, sprinter, walker or “jingler” for the fun Santa Sprint 5K beginning at 9 am. Then stick around for fun, games and to enter your Fur-ever friends to compete in our Reindeer Run Dog Show at 11 am. Best of Show wins the Rudolph Award! For more information call 903-793-4831 or look us up on Facebook at SantaSprintReindeerRun.

DECEMBER 13Free Christmas Concert at 6:00pm at the First Assembly of God Lighthouse 3401 West 7th Street Texarkana, TX. For more information, 903-838-5851.

JANUARY 9TRAHC presents Brianna Sutton: Envisioned Spaces at the Regional Arts Center (321 West Fourth Street), December through January 9, 2016 Briana Sutton is a 30-year old artist currently living in Mineola, Texas. She graduated in May 2013 with her Masters of Fine Art from the University of Texas at Tyler where she also received her Bachelors of Fine Art. She has shown her work in many states including Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia. She has been recognized as a featured artist in “IN Magazine” in Tyler, Texas, “The Mineola Monitor” in Mineola, Texas, and has had articles written about her in the “Tyler Morning Telegraph.” She also now has works in permanent collections at Capital One Financial Services in Plano, TX and Houston, TX. Free and open to the public. Call (903) 792-8681 for more information.

Calendar of Events

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RUNNING WJ RANCH UNITED WAY 12/3/2015

1. Running WJ Ranch sees 200 students a week and take them for horse rides 2. There are 45 different saddles on the ranch for each student’s needs. 3. CUO Football team in the United Way Bowl visited and helped assisted students’ horse riding. 4. High School and Middle School volunteers come and ride with students 5. United way donated $40K last year 6. There are 25 horses and 80 acres

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SixLegFunRun.comBenefiting the Animal Care & Adoption Center

January 31, 2016Downtown Texarkana

Sunday - 2:00 PM

Register Now!

The Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, Arkansas is located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, AR, 71854. For more information, call 870.773.6388, or visit: www.animalcareadoptioncenter.org or www.facebook.com/AnimalCareAdoptionTXK. We are always in need of caring, capable volunteers to assist in with duties at the center, adoption events, fund-raising activities and more.

ARKLATEX COCKER SPANIEL RESCUEwww.facebook.com/ArklatexCockerSpanielRescue

ARTEX ANIMAL WELFARE, INC.(mostly horses) - 903.824.1990

ATLANTA ANIMAL LEAGUEwww.facebook.com/AtlantaAnimalLeague

BOXER RESCUE OF TEXARKANAwww.facebook.com/BoxerRescueOfTexarkana

FAITHFUL FRIENDS RESCUEwww.facebook.com/FaithfulFriendsTXK

Your tax-deductible donation will help care for and assist in the adoption of loving animals to good homes! Please contact our Friends of the Shelter group to find out how you can help! www.facebook.com/friendsoftheshelter We’re open Monday-Friday from 11:00 - 5:00 and Saturday 11:00 - 2:00. Is your pet microchipped? If not, come

JOY

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KITTIES PAD RESCUEhttps://www.facebook.com/thekittiespad

LITTLE PAWS RESCUEwww.facebook.com/LittlePawsRescueTexarkana

MUTTLEY CREW RESCUE (mostly German Shepherds)www.facebook.com/MuttleyCrewRescue

POODLE PATCH RESCUE INC(903) 244-9137

PASSION FOR POOCHES (mostly small dogs)www.facebook.com/passionforpooches

TEXARKANA ANIMAL LEAGUEwww.facebook.com/TexarkanaAnimalLeague

TEXARKANA REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN RESCUEwww.facebook.com/TkReptileRescue

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

STRAY CAT ALLIANCE - TEXARKANAwww.facebook.com/TexarkanaStrayCats

have this done for only $20! Please note, all dogs adopted from this shelter MUST be spayed or neutered. Spays cost $89-$104, neuters are $76-$92 depending on the weight of the dog. We also have SPONSORED dogs and cats! This means someone has already paid for their vetting! Come see who’s waiting!

DOMINOPassion for Pooches

ODIEBoxer Rescue

SNOWFaithful FriendsPRISSY

Poodle Patch Rescue FEMALE G. SHEP. PUP

Muttley Crew

Rescue

HOLLY, NOELLA, ELSA & WYNTERKitties Pad Rescue

POLLYTexarkana Animal League

MISS HARVEYTexarkana Humane

Society

LUNATexarkana Humane

Society

TIC TAC ROGUE DJANGO BANGLES

VEGAS BELLA KAT GENGHIS KHAN WENDY PIPPIN

SCRAPPY

Little Paws Rescue

TENOR

LUCYCocker Spaniel

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

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

Once you find your home, ask SWBC to provide you with a homeowners insurance quote, too.

Ask for your complimentary home buying booklet today.

Jason Cree

Branch Manager

NMLS #209270 | AR #17523

903-223-5632 office 903-277-2726 mobile

[email protected]

Visit my website to apply online www.jasoncree.com

3101 Kennedy Lane, Ste. 200 Texarkana, TX 75503

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