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No. 14 Lady Roadrunners Handle No. 16 Tyler Roadrunners Drop Heartbreaker to Panola

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Gary Stallard
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Mia Perkins: Angelina College’s Mia Perkins (14) puts back a rebound during Wednesday’s game against Tyler. The No. 14 Lady Roadrunners beat the No. 16 Lady Apaches 86-71, while the Roadrunners dropped an 83-81 loss to Panola at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard photo)

Byron Coleman is not about “statement” wins.

He doesn’t mind a little confirmation, however.

A day after the NJCAA rankings listed Coleman’s Angelina College Lady Roadrunners as the 14th best Division I team in the nation, the Lady ‘Runners showed they belong with a convincing 86-71 win over No. 16 Tyler Junior College.

With her father – legendary North Carolina Tar Heel, Los Angeles Laker and Dallas Maverick – Sam Perkins on-hand, AC’s Mia Perkins posted a 23-point, 12-rebound night to lead the Lady Roadrunners. Natasha Mack made it a double dip of double-doubles, finishing with 22 points and 17 rebounds.

With both post players posting big numbers, the difference in the contest may have come down to the guard play. AC’s Mia Williams finished with 15 points, and backcourt mates Arianna Gary, Taylor Jacob and Britney Thompson teamed up to knock down five key three pointers to lead the Lady Roadrunners to a 14-1, 3-1 record on the season.

Felmas Koranga led the Lady Apaches with 16 points; Kierra Brimzy added 15 in the loss.

In the late game, the Roadrunners battled back from a nine-point deficit in the final two minutes, but couldn’t get Panola’s Tariq Simmons to miss a free throw. Simmons went 8-for-8 in the final 30 seconds to hold off AC’s late charge and give the Ponies the 83-81 win.

The Lady Roadrunners will play at Bossier Parish College on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Roadrunners (8-9, 2-4) travel to No. 10 Trinity Valley in Athens for a 4 p.m. start.

The e-mail address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

1,000 Robotic Procedures and Counting by Lufkin General Surgeon

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Joshua Blackwell
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For the 1,000th time, a Lufkin general surgeon delivered the highest level of minimally invasive care to a patient in need. Alan Bassin, M.D., with Angelina Surgical Associates, performed his 1,000th procedure using the da Vinci surgical robot at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin, placing him in an elite group of surgeons across the country.

Patients who undergo robotic procedures, as opposed to open procedures, may experience reduced trauma to the body, reduced blood loss and need for transfusions, less post-operative pain and discomfort, less risk of infection, a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and return to normal daily activities, and less scarring.

The 1,000th procedure involved a 55-year-old man undergoing a hernia repair. Dr. Bassin said the patient had a prior hernia repaired through an open procedure.

“We will be able to compare the two procedures directly and see how the patient feels regarding his recovery. We already know what the answer is going to be, but we’ll see what the patient has to say,” Dr. Bassin said. “When you’ve done that many robotic cases, it gives patients confidence that you have a good grasp on the technology. “Even [this] patient asked me how many cases I’ve done on the robot, and I was able to tell him that he’s number 1,000.”

Performing this landmark number of robotic cases in just six years is a remarkable achievement. Dr. Bassin is the 5th local surgeon to have accomplished this feat, including Urologist David Price, M.D., Gynecologist Kaywin Carter, M.D., Gynecologist Jerry Johnson, M.D. and General Surgeon Darry Meyer, D.O. Since the program’s inception in 2007, the hospital’s robotics teams have collectively performed nearly 5,000 surgical cases using the da Vinci robots. Together they are working toward CHI St. Luke’s Health becoming a Center of Excellence in robotic surgery.

“In this facility, you’ve got multiple surgeons in multiple specialties who have all performed over 1,000 cases. I think that, in and of itself, should draw patients here. Becoming a Center of Excellence will let

people know that we have surgeons here in Lufkin who have a considerably vast amount of experience,” Dr. Bassin said.

CHI St. Luke’s Health purchased one of the first da Vinci surgical robots in the state of Texas in 2007. In 2016, the hospital acquired the most technologically advanced da Vinci Xi Robot, and is currently the only hospital in the area to boast two robots, offering surgeons and patients better access to superior technology.

“CHI St Luke Health-Memorial’s mission to provide exceptional healthcare to our family, friends and neighbors requires that we stay up-to-date with the latest medical technology,” said Monte Bostwick, President & CEO of CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial. “By combining highly trained surgeons and staff with the best technology available, we are able to perform some of the most highly complicated procedures, making sure our patients can stay close to home for their healthcare needs.”

During a procedure, the surgeon controls every motion of the robotic arms which can rotate and move in any direction, extending the range of the surgeon’s expert touch while still using laparoscopic techniques. Unlike standard laparoscopy, in which surgeons operate through small incisions and are limited in how much they can angle or turn their instruments, the da Vinci system allows an experienced surgeon to have more freedom of motion to perform an operation within a small space in the body.

The da Vinci surgical system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including general surgery, gynecology and urology, and has been optimized for multi-quadrant use in general surgery. By enhancing surgical capabilities, the da Vinci Robotic System helps improve clinical outcomes and redefine standards of care.

Cutline: Pictured from left to right: Tina McDonald, CRNA; Megan Walker, da Vinci representative; Stephen Harris, M.D.; Alan Bassin, M.D.; Ana Trevathan, RNFA,FNP-C; Raul Ramirez, CST; and Kimberley Youngblood, RN.

About CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial

CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial, part of a national nonprofit health system, provides more than a quarter of a million patient services and millions of dollars in local charity care and community support each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston and San Augustine, Memorial offers comprehensive, quality health care, including an off-campus emergency center and outpatient facilities and services. To learn more, visit CHIStLukesHealthMemorial.org.

About Memorial Clinics

Memorial Clinics, a division of the CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial system, employs and partners with 40 primary care providers and specialists in 19 locations across East Texas. Memorial Clinics accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. Visit memorialclinics.com to learn more about our physicians and connect with the personalized patient portal.

About CHI St. Luke’s Health CHI St. Luke’s Health, a member of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is comprised of three markets―CHI St. Luke’s Health is home of the Texas Heart Institute (THI), eight hospitals, eight emergency centers, Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Radiation & CyberKnife Center, and several St. Luke’s Medical Group locations throughout Greater Houston; CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial (three hospitals in East Texas); and CHI St. Joseph Health (five hospitals and several St. Joseph Medical Group locations across Brazos Valley). In addition, CHI St. Luke’s is a part of a joint venture agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, which encompasses Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center. Together, CHI St. Luke’s Health, THI, and Baylor College of Medicine are transforming healthcare delivery with a mission to usher in a new era of healthcare to create healthier communities. Learn more at CHIStLukesHealth.org.

About Catholic Health Initiatives

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is one of the nation’s largest health systems. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, CHI operates in 19 states and comprises more than 100 hospitals, including four academic medical centers and teaching hospitals; 30 critical-access facilities; community health services organizations; accredited nursing colleges; home health agencies; and other services that span the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Learn more at catholichealthinitiatives.com.

ANGELINA COLLEGE SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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Joshua Blackwell
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The Angelina College sonography program is now accepting applications for acceptance into the program each year. Previously, program applications were accepted only every other year. Applications for the fall 2019 semester are due July 15.

Casey Davis, sonography program director, said that students must first complete their prerequisites before they can be considered for acceptance into the program. The prerequisite courses are General Anatomy & Physiology, English Composition, College Algebra, General Psychology, Elementary Physics, and Introduction to Sonography. These courses must be completed by the end of the second summer semester.

Students must also attend an information session about the program. Sessions are scheduled for March 7 and April 4. Both sessions are at 5:30 p.m. in the Health Careers II building, room 223.

“Students who complete the program can expect to find employment in hospitals, doctors offices, free-standing emergency rooms, and outpatient clinics,” Davis said. Salaries for sonographers start at approximately $52,000.

For more information about the sonography program at Angelina College, contact Casey Davis at cdavis@angelina.edu.

AC Basketball Teams Hosting Wednesday Doubleheader No. 19 Lady Roadrunners Face No. 18 Tyler, Roadrunners Take on Panola

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Gary Stallard
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Britney Thompson Drive: Angelina College’s Britney Thompson (11) pushes her way past a defender during a recent game. The No. 19 Lady Roadrunners host No. 18 Tyler Junior College on Wednesday as part of a home doubleheader at Shands Gymnasium. The Lady ‘Runners tip off at 5:30 p.m., and the Roadrunners face Panola College at 7:30 p.m. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

Angelina College’s Roadrunners are coming off arguably their best win of the season. The Lady Roadrunners, currently ranked No. 19 in the nation, are taking on the team one slot ahead in the rankings.

Wednesday at Shands Gymnasium offers the potential for an old-fashioned roof-raising, with both AC teams at home for a doubleheader.

The Roadrunners pulled off an upset on the road on Monday, beating Bossier Parish Community College 82-79 to hand the Cavaliers their first loss of the season. Kevin Norman led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds, and Walter Prevost added a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards. Guards Draylin Brown (16 points) and Deedy Gauno (15 points) teamed up for a 31-point backcourt performance.

The game was the first of three conference matchups this week for the ‘Runners, now 8-8, 2-3 on the season. AC hosts Panola College on Wednesday before traveling to No. 10 Trinity Valley on Saturday.

Before hitting the road to Bossier City on Monday, head coach Nick Wade alluded to the brutal schedule.

“We tell our guys, ‘This is why you signed up to play in Region XIV,’” Wade said. “It’s not easy. It’s going to be a great week for us, and it’s really going to test our mettle.

“I’ve got to give our guys credit. They’ve remained a team through all the ups and downs of this season, and I’m fortunate to have the players we have to keep us on track.”

The Lady Roadrunners (13-1, 2-1) have won two non-conference games since the semester break, beating McLennan 78-61 and Ranger College 69-64 in overtime. Both those games were in Waco, meaning AC’s ladies are returning home for the first time since Dec. 5.

Head coach Byron Coleman knows the No. 18 Lady Apaches well: He and Tyler head coach Trenia Tillis Hoard are long-time friends and rivals, so there won’t be many surprises in store on Wednesday.

“I don’t know if there’ll be anything different,” Coleman said. “Every time we play it’s a big game. The big thing for us is the opportunity to stay a game behind the first-place team in our conference.

“Tyler’s got one of the better post players in our league, but they’ve also got some very good guards. They’re extremely quick, and our guards are going to have their work cut out on both ends of the floor.”

The Lady Roadrunners and Lady Apaches tip off at 5:30 p.m. The Roadrunners and Panola are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start. Both games will be live streamed; viewers can catch the action by logging onto angelinaathletics.com.

The e-mail for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

City Offices to Observe MLK Day

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Joshua Blackwell
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The City of Nacogdoches municipal offices will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day on January 21, 2019. City Hall, Police Administration, Fire Administration, Recreation Center, Public Library and Public Works offices will all be closed on Monday and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. 

There will be no residential or commercial garbage collection on Monday, January 21, 2019.  Garbage Collection will resume on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. 

Collection will be delayed one (1) day from your regular scheduled pick-up day and ending Saturday January 26, 2019.

The landfill will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 and will re-open Tuesday, January 22. 

State Representative Travis Clardy Honored as Legislator of the Year at Deep East Texas Reception

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Joshua Blackwell
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Deep East Texas Council of Governments President, Houston County Attorney, Daphne Session (left) and Deep East Texas County Commissioners & Judges Association President, Shelby County Judge, Allison Harbison (right) presents the “Legislator of the Year Award” to Texas State Representative Travis Clardy.

Over Three Hundred people packed the Longhorn Room of the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin Monday night for the Deep East Texas Reception. The event, honoring State Officials and Legislators representing the Deep East Texas region, was held the night before the convening of the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature. It provides an opportunity for Deep East Texans and their elected officials to come together in a show of regional unity.

Members of the Deep East Texas legislative delegation; Senator Robert Nichols and Representative Trent Ashby, Ernest Bailes, Chris Paddie and James White attended as guests of honor. “We are so proud of our Senator and all our Representatives and are so blessed to have them working on our behalf in Austin,” said Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) President, Houston County Attorney, Daphne Session.

Texas State Representative Travis Clardy was recognized as the “Deep East Texas Legislator of the Year for 2019”. Clardy is beginning his fourth term representing Texas House District 57. In presenting the award, Deep East Texas County Commissioners & Judges Association President, Shelby County Judge, Allison Harbison noted, “Travis is recognized by his peers – and his constituents – as a leader in the Texas House. He is an effective voice for “the folks back home” and has a record of working with the other members of the Deep East Texas delegation to get things done!”

In addition to and the Deep East Texas Commissioners and Judges, sponsors of the 2019 reception include all 12 counties of the region (Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler); the cities of Crockett, Jasper, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and San Augustine; East Texas Electric Cooperative; East Texas Support Services; Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP; Burke; Georgia-Pacific; Stephen F. Austin State University; Texas Forestry Association; Angelina & Neches River Authority; Corrigan OSB LLC; Crockett EDC; Jasper EDC; Lower Neches Valley Authority; McGuire Woods; Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP; Sabine River Authority; Southside Bank; and the Texas Forest Country Partnership.

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The Verdict Is In: These 5 Home Design Ideas Will be Trending in 2019

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Misty Boggs
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Usher in the new year with a crop of inspiring fresh ideas across home design.

To help you keep up with the latest décor trends, celebrity interior designer, Taniya Nayak, has pulled together the top five home design trends for 2019 to provide inspiration no matter your personal taste.

  1. Natural and Organic. Bring a touch of Mother Nature into your home with this trend that accentuates earthy, organic elements. Nayak recommends adding layers of textures, like natural raw jute, and incorporating muted tones, such as terra cotta, moss green or mustard, to achieve this nature-inspired style.
  2. Feminine and Free. This style embraces a pastel palette of pale blue, pink and cream to achieve a romantic and glam look. Infuse this trend into your space by creating a striped accent wall with soft-hued tones or alternate different paint finishes, such as eggshell and satin, in the same color for a dimensional effect. Bring the look to life with fresh greenery and indoor plants.
  3. Eclectic and Bold. Nayak says “own your own style and show it off…make a statement!” An easy way to achieve this bold trend is to paint a door, an accent piece or even a ceiling in a bright color, like Jester Red or Ceylon Yellow. Unsure if bold colors are for you? Take a look in your closet to see which shades you tend to gravitate toward most.

And when it comes to achieving clean, sharp paint lines, one of Nayak’s go-to tools is a premium painter’s tape that delivers the sharpest paint lines possible.

  1. Fluid and Fashionable. Create a space that exudes effortlessness by infusing repetitive patterns and fluid transitions of the same color. According to Nayak, the best way to incorporate varying shades of a single color is to use a paint sample strip like you might find at a paint supply store as guidance to achieve a serene look throughout the space. Otherwise, stick to a single shade and carefully play with patterns. For example, pair striped dining room chairs with a patterned rug for a fashion-forward statement.
  2. Luxe Modern. A little design secret to keep in mind: mixing metals is back and in a big way. Nayak encourages DIYers to complement metallic accents, instead of matching them. She suggests creating a palette of two to four metal tones and distributing them throughout the space in ways that are intentional and maintain balance. For a look that is glam, yet modern, consider pairing rose gold with pewter or brushed gold and stainless steel.

Ingenious and easy to achieve, these rising trends for 2019 will provide the necessary inspiration to update your home’s interiors.

-Statepoint

Back to the Grind

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Braxton Foreman leads the Roadrunners into Friday night’s matchup with Tyler Junior College. The ‘Runners resume conference play in hosting the Apaches at 7 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Athletics photo)

Roadrunners Resume Conference Play Friday against Tyler College

Now comes the toughest part of the college basketball season: A brutal, two-month long stretch of conference games guaranteed to feature plenty of jockeying in the standings as the regular season winds down in late February.

Between now and then, every game will matter. Each season, there are teams left on the outside looking in, knowing a couple of losses in January hurt their chances for a tournament berth.

Angelina College’s Roadrunners take the first step of the winter grind on Friday, as the Roadrunners will host Tyler Junior College in each team’s first conference matchup since the semester break began back in December.

The Roadrunners got in a tune-up game this past Saturday, traveling to Waco to face McLennan College for the second time this season. The Highlanders used a nine-point lead in the first half to hold off a furious AC charge late in taking an 85-76 win. Despite the loss, the ‘Runners showed little rust from the break, with four players scoring in double figures. Walter Prevost led the way with 12 points, Hunter Janacek nailed a trio of three pointers for an 11-point game and Deedy Gauno and Yosani Clay each chipped in with 10 points.

In fact, according to AC head coach Nick Wade, the Roadrunners as a whole looked ready to get back to the action.

“It was a great tune-up game,” Wade said. “We’re still learning how to stay focused for the full 40 minutes, but I thought we looked prepared. We’re ready for the conference grind.”

Wade also noticed improvement from his less-experienced players, a factor that could prove invaluable over the next two months.

“Our freshmen looked a lot more comfortable, and they obviously picked up some stuff over the break. Our younger guys came back more mature and ready to contribute.”

The Roadrunners (7-7, 1-2) and the Apaches (10-2, 2-2) tip off at 7 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. Fans can watch the action via live stream by visiting angelinaathletics.com.

4 Simple Tips for Blending a Better-For-You Smoothie

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Misty Boggs
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There’s no better time than a new year to embrace healthy habits. And it’s easier to embrace a “new me” mentality by fueling your body with the goodness it needs now. You can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your daily regimen with one simple snack hack: smoothies! Smoothies are convenient, fast and easy to make — all you need is a liquid base, frozen or fresh ingredients and a blender.

However, not all smoothies are made equally. It’s easy to overlook the amount of sugar we’re sipping, which can make your “healthy” smoothie the sugar equivalent of a candy bar. Yikes! The secret to making a better-for-you smoothie is cherry picking the right ingredients that not only taste good but are good for you.

Here are four tips for blending healthful smoothies that will help you reach your wellness resolutions in the New Year:

  1. Sacrifice sugar, not taste. Smoothies made with fruit-flavored juices or sweetened with frozen yogurt might taste great, but can wreak havoc on your health, often adding up to more than an entire day’s worth of added sugar. Cut back on the excess sugar by making them at home, where you can control what’s inside.
  2. Turn flavor into function. Make your smoothie as efficient as you are. Multitask with ingredients to provide your body with all it needs without adding excess calories. Blend in a scoop of collagen for better skin or a dash of turmeric to decrease inflammation. Also consider adding extra fiber, which takes longer for your body to digest, making you feel full longer and on fewer calories. Functional foods can help fill in nutritional gaps of your diet while pairing added benefits.
  3. Incorporate a dairy-free base. Find dairy-free yogurt, like coconut milk yogurt. Try different milk bases like banana, cashew, almond, or coconut milk.
  4. Plan ahead. Let’s face it, busy lives require time-saving measures, and making smoothies is no exception. Prep smoothie packets the night before or, even better, for the week ahead. It just takes a few minutes to portion out the right amount of fruits and veggies, throw them in a baggie and into the freezer. Measuring the night before also ensures you don’t overindulge in the morning rush, plus you won’t have to add ice cubes, which lets you pack in more antioxidants while simplifying the process.

-Statepoint

Angelina College Baseball Holding Winter Evaluation Camp for Prospective Players on Saturday

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Gary Stallard
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Lance Lusk pitches during the 2018 Region XIV game against Panola. (Photo Courtesy of Angelina College)

The Angelina College Roadrunner baseball program has established itself as a pipeline for players seeking to advance to the next level, including those at the university levels and the major leagues. With several former Roadrunners on current MLB rosters, AC Baseball is a proven source of locating and developing young talent.

The Roadrunner baseball team will in January hold a winter evaluation camp for prospective players ages 16 and older.

The camp will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5 at Roadrunner Field on the Angelina College campus.

The campus will focus on skill evaluation only; there will be no game. Players will be graded on running, arm strength, fielding, hitting and power. Pitchers will throw brief bullpens in order to grade pitches and velocity.

The cost of the camp is $40 to cover administration fees. Players can register early by credit card through the Angelina College Community Services office by calling (936) 633-5206. Late registration will take place at 9:30 a.m. on the 5th for those who could not pre-register; that $40 fee will be cash or check only.

For further information, contact the AC baseball staff at (936) 633-5367, or e-mail head coach Jeff Livin at jlivin@angelina.edu.

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