Summer 2014 - The Langdale Company

Summer 2014 Volume 13 Issue 2
2013 Trailer Banner Contest
Winners Award Ceremony
An award ceremony was held on March 28th, 2014, for
the winners of the first “Our Working Forest” Trailer
Banner Contest.
Speakers at the event were: Wesley Langdale,
President, The Langdale Company, Robert Farris,
Director, Georgia Forestry Commission, Steve
McWilliams, President, Georgia Forestry Association and
Jody Strickland, Chair, Georgia Forestry Foundation.
Valdosta School Superintendent, Martin Roesch, was also
in attendance.
Age 6 - 9 yrs. Winner - Grayson Peek
The contest was announced in the Fall 2012 Industries
Update. It was open to all eligible children and
grandchildren of Langdale affiliate companies, ages 6 - 18
yrs. The contest was initiated by The Langdale Company.
It’s focus is on creating public awareness of the economic
and environmental impact that forestry has on Georgia.
Each entrant submitted an original design and slogan
based on “Georgia’s Working Forests”.
Age 10 - 13 yrs. Winner - Davis Mathis
“Healthy, sustainable forests are important not only for
today, but for generations to come,” stated Robert Farris.
“Working forests are important to the residents of
Georgia.”
24.8 million of Georgia’s 37 million acres are forest land.
These forests provide $28.9 billion to Georgia’s state
economy annually and provide jobs to 135,732 Georgians.
Our forests provide Georgians with the
benefits of clean air, clean water, carbon storage, wildlife
habitat, recreation and beautiful surroundings - a value
that is estimated at $37.6 billion annually.
Farris also emphasized how important it for our
children to have a basic understanding of forestry and to
Inside This Issue:
2014 Trailer Contest
Legal News
Health News
Employee Spotlight
Age 14 - 18 yrs. Winner - Brittany Horsley
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Workforce Development
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Loblolly Polly
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Automotive News
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South GA Classic
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Plant News
Environmental News
Seasonal Snapshots
Benefit News
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Family News
Money Basics
Safety News
Find the Pinecone
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2013 Trailer Banner Contest Winners Award Ceremony
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be confident in sharing the positive news to friends, teachers
and the public. Steve McWilliams reiterated the importance of
getting the correct information about our forests out to the
public.
The winners were:
Age 6- 9 yrs
Grayson Peek, son of John and Mary Catherine Peek
(The Langdale Company)
School: Lake Park Elementary
Slogan: “The Forest is My Playground”
Grayson Peek with
parents: Mary
Catherine & John
Wesley Langdale presents
Grayson with plaque.
Grayson enjoys playing in the woods, building forts and camping with his family. He used his interests to create his slogan
and design.
Age 10 - 13 yrs
Davis Mathis, son of Stanley and Stephanie Mathis
(Langdale Industries)
School: Valdosta Middle School
Slogan: “Working Today To Build Our Future Tomorrow”
Davis based his slogan on how forests help us. He is interested
in studying Agriculture at the University of Georgia.
Age 14 - 18 yrs
Brittany Horsley, granddaughter of James and
Brenda Snow ( TLC Building Components)
School: Goose Creek High School - South Carolina
Slogan: “Sustaining Life - Air, Water, Wildlife, Mankind”
Davis Mathis with parents: Stanley &
Stephanie Mathis
Wesley Langdale
presents
Davis with plaque.
Brenda Snow accepted the award for Brittany as she was not
able to attend due to college preparatory classes.
Each winner received a plaque, a $2,500 scholarship payable to
a post-secondary institution and their winning design and slogan
is displayed on LANCO Trucking chip trailers.
Inspired by this contest, the Georgia Forestry Foundation
launched an education initiative with an artwork and slogan
contest to educate students on the value of Georgia’s working
forests. (See page 3 for story).
Brenda Snow accepted plaque on behalf
of her granddaughter, Brittany Horsley.
CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF LANGDALE AFFILIATES
IT’S TIME TO ENTER THE
2014 TRAILER BANNER CONTEST
TO WIN A $2,500 SCHOLARSHIP
SEE PAGES 4 & 5
FOR DETAILS AND CONTEST RULES
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Brittany Horsley
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Georgia Forestry Foundation
Georgia Forestry Foundation
Announces $35,000 Artwork Contest
Winners
[Article by GFF] [Last Updated: 6.19.2014]
While members of the forestry community know about the plentiful benefits that Georgia’s working forests provide to the state and it’s citizens, the
story that is often told about the lifecycle of a tree doesn’t reflect that
abundance. However, the Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) recently
honored two children who are helping to tell Georgia’s success story –
it’s working forests – through their winning entries in the
2014 Forestry: A Foundation for our Future Artwork and Slogan Contest.
GFF, members of Georgia’s forestry community, education professionals
and elected officials recently held local ceremonies to recognize rising
8th grade student Caitlin Geiger of Tallulah Falls School in Tallulah
Falls, GA, and 10th grade student Eric Riggs of Southeast Bulloch High
School in Brooklet, GA, for their respective victories in the contest’s
9th-12th grade level of competition.
Caitlin Geiger (Tallulah Falls School) receiving award
and her winning design.
The contest and education initiative was launched on Arbor Day this year
to cultivate greater awareness of the economic, environmental, and social
benefits of Georgia’s working forests. The contest invited all 5th-12thgrade students in Georgia to submit an artwork with a slogan that
expressed the value of forests and what they mean to the student by
answering one question: How do Georgia’s working forests make
life better?
“In looking at both student’s artwork, you can clearly see that they have
grasped the story of Georgia’s working forests and the benefits they
provide,” Jody Strickland, 2014 Chair of the Georgia Forestry Foundation,
said. “Working forests are Georgia’s success story, and we are delighted to
honor these students for helping us tell that story with their beautiful
artwork and slogan.”
Both students were awarded a prize package valued at $35,000 which
includes a $15,000 cash award to the school, $2,500 cash award, forestry
camp scholarship to the student, Project Learning Tree professional
development opportunities for teachers, materials featuring the winning
artwork and a field trip for all 8th grade students.
Also, each student, their parents and two staff members from each school
will be invited (expenses paid) to attend an award ceremony on Sunday,
July 20 at the Georgia Forestry Association’s Annual Conference in Hilton
Head Island, SC.
Winning the contest was no small feat. In the 5th through 8th grade level of
competition, there were a total of 118 entries received from 75 counties
across the state with 3,728 students and 230 teachers who participated. In
9th through 12th, there were 56 entries from 50 counties across Georgia
with 1,040 students and 86 teachers who participated.
“The level of participation in this inaugural contest far exceeded our
expectations for a new initiative,” Project Coordinator Valerie Noles said.
“It is a great start to our efforts with this education effort.”
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Eric Riggs (SE Bulloch High School) receiving award
and his winning design.
Last year, The Langdale Company held an intercompany contest that served as a model for the
GFF contest and educational initiative. The three
creative winning artworks in that contest are currently adorning several Langdale Company chip
trailers – a tactic that President, Wesley Langdale
hopes to see widely utilized by the industry as a
whole after this contest.
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HELP US GET THE WORD OUT TELL YOUR CHILD/GRANDCHILD
ABOUT THE CONTEST!
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2014 Trailer Banner Contest Rules
Win
SEE YOUR
design & slogan
HERE!
Contest is open to ALL
children and grandchildren
(ages 6-18 yrs) of
The Langdale Company
and affiliates.
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One winner
from each age
group:
6 - 9 yrs
10 - 13 yrs
14 - 18 yrs
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Mail Entries to:
Stephanie Hibberts
ATTN: Trailer Banner Contest
226 Golf Club Drive
Metter, GA 30439
Computer-generated entries may be emailed to:
[email protected]
Please include in Subject line:
(Entrant’s name) Trailer Banner Entry
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a $2,500
Scholarship!
CONTEST RULES
Entries will be accepted beginning immediately and ending at 5:00 p.m.
Friday 10/03/14. Mailed entries must have postmark of 10/03/14.
All entries will be judged anonymously (judges do not see names on entries)
by a select group of Langdale Industries and affiliates’ employees. Designs
will be judged based on creativity, originality, positive message, clearness of
understanding and how well It relates to Georgia working forests. The winners
will be notified before or by 5:00 p.m. Friday 10/31/14. Please note that the
judges’ decisions are final.
The trailer banner design must be the original work of the entrant. Please, no
help from parents or other adults.
Designs should contain a visual and verbal message. They may be drawn by
hand or computer-generated (.JPG, .TIFF or PDF files only).
Hand drawn images must be on 11” X 17” paper. 11” X 17” paper may be
obtained from all affiliate bookkeepers.
Computer generated images must be in .JPG, .TIFF or PDF files 300 dpi,
4500W X 900 H pixels, CMYK color preferred.
Design and slogan must be based on Georgia working forests. Be creative!
Original artwork only. No trademarked or copyrighted
materials (i.e., Snoopy, Bart Simpson, etc.) or pictures off internet may be used.
Slogans should be limited to 7 words or less.
Designs and slogans must not have been previously entered in a competition,
published, self-published or published on a
website or broadcast.
Only one entry per child is permitted.
Previous winners are eligible to enter the contest again if they still meet
entrant requirements.
Each entry must include: Entrant’s name, age, employee’s name and
Langdale affiliate where they are employed, and a contact phone number.
Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
All entries become the property of Langdale Industries, Inc. and persons submitting
agree to allow their name and likeness to be used in media releases and photo
opportunities with the completed trailer banner design. Langdale Industries, Inc.
also acquires the rights to use winning designs on t-shirts. NO royalties will be paid
to the winners on proceeds of t-shirt sales which will be used for scholarship purposes.
Please Note: Langdale Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make layout
changes of winning entries to best fit the trailer banner.
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Workforce Development
The beautiful thing
about learning is that
no one can take it
away from you.
– B.B. King
The Restaurant at Kinderlou
Cooking
with
BASIL
Basil is an herb used in cooking, especially in Italian
recipes. It goes great with any dish that has tomatoes in
it, and is the star in pesto (an herb sauce used on pasta
and many other Italian dishes).
You can purchase basil in your local supermarket either
dried or fresh. Fresh basil will keep in your refrigerator
for a few days if you wrap it in a moist paper towel.
Fresh basil is more fragrant and full of flavor than dried
and is the preferred choice of many.
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Sprinkle fresh basil over the top of your pizza.
Add to tomato-based pasta sauces just before serving.
Add to soups.
Sprinkle torn basil over a tomato and mozzarella
salad.
• Add to stir-fried vegetables.
• Use in a marinade with garlic and olive oil.
• Add fresh leaves of basil to your salad.
The Chef at The Restaurant at Kinderlou grows fresh
basil in his herb garden. The following is the recipe he
likes for pesto.
PESTO
Ingredients
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2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
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Directions
Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor
and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and
process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt
and pepper.
If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until
smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in
the cheese.
If freezing,
transfer to an airtight container and
drizzle remaining
oil over the top.
Freeze for up to 3
months. Thaw and
stir in cheese.
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Langdale Participates In
2014 Azalea Festival
As in recent years, the 2014 Azalea Festival at Drexel Park
attracted well over 20,000 visitors during the Saturday and Sunday
community celebration event on March 8th and 9th. Beautiful spring
weather provided a perfect setting for several Langdale
representatives to staff exhibits and displays while they shared
information with the public at the southeastern corner of the Park.
Plant News
A centerpiece of the Langdale attraction was a Paul Bunyan
Lumberjack show featuring exciting competitions using chainsaws,
axe throwing and cutting events plus log rolling competitions.
Next to the Lumberjack show was a tent exhibit for Langdale Forest
Products Co. Company volunteers teamed up with staff from the Georgia Forestry Commission, including a surprise
visit from Smokey the Bear! Another popular area of this display featured samples and literature from Project Learning Tree. Pine tree seedlings were handed out to children,
families and adults alike to help them know how to plant, grow and enjoy their own family tress for many years to come.
The public enjoyed a close-up look at two environmentally friendly and fuel efficient vehicles. Langdale Ford arranged a tent
display next to their 2014 Ford Fusion. Next to the Fusion was a Langdale Fuel Ford pickup truck that runs on clean, plentiful
and less expensive Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). CNG recently became available for the public at the Langdale Fuel
Center.
Rounding out the Langdale area was an exhibit by one of our community partners, the Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center
(LARC). LARC staff and employees proudly displayed a wonderful variety of hand-made arts and crafts products that were
available for sale to Festival visitors.
Thanks to the untold hours of work by Langdale employees, families and volunteers, this first year participation in the Azalea
Festival was an outstanding success. Company leaders are already planning for next year’s activities considering ways to add
new affiliates and community partners in our multiple exhibit area of the Park.
Looking for a great way to celebrate the quality of life we enjoy in South Georgia? Be sure to attend the Azalea Festival each year!
Plant News continued on page 17.
Family News
By the age of eleven, Dakota Starling had accomplished more in bowling than most
other teenagers. At the age of six, Dakota bowled his way to a silver medal in the
Georgia Games. He has won the last three Valdosta City doubles tournament with
Dalton Rumph and has won awards from the United States Bowling Congress for the
state of Georgia in both Bantam and Prep division. The last four years he has
carried the highest average and two of the last three years he has had the highest
series in league bowling. He is one of the youngest members on the Georgia State
All Star Team which travels to neighboring states to compete with other teams.
Dakota lives for bowling.
He started bowling at the age of three and joined the youth bowling league at Jac’s
Lanes when he was five. Since then, his weekends have been centered on his
bowling. Bowling in Youth leagues at Jac’s Lanes on Saturdays and on every other
Sunday traveling to Loganville for practice with the Georgia State All Star team is
definitely a challenge.
Dakota has been fortunate to have the support of his family, friends and everyone at
Jac’s Lanes. Dakota is currently in sixth grade and the son of John Starling
(LFP). It looks like Valdosta may have another rising star!
Article by Dennis Rice, Jock Sports Magazine, Issue Number 9
To learn more and/or subscribe to Jock Sports Magazine (a free publication) visit:
www.jocksportsmagazine.com.
Dakota Starling with Dad, John, and Step-mother, Monica.
Family News continued on page 16.
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Legal News
Identity theft is a crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's
personal information in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic
gain. Credit card fraud, together with thefts from checking and savings accounts
represent around two-thirds of the estimated 10 million identity thefts perpetrated upon
Americans each year. Cleaning up the mess identity thieves leave behind can be a very
stressful experience that can cost you time, money, and access to credit. The best
strategy for dealing with identity theft is prevention.
IDENTITY
THEFT
WHAT TO DO
IF IT HAPPENS
TO YOU
Here are several ways identity thieves may try to obtain your personal information:
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Finding personal information on the Internet.
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Rummaging through your trash for personal information.
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Stealing your mail.
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Stealing your wallet or purse.
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Stealing your debit or credit card numbers.
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Luring you into providing personal information by “phishing,” a scam in which the identity thief sends an email falsely claiming to be from a legitimate organization,
government agency, or bank.
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Diverting your mail to another location by submitting a change of address form to the post office.
If your identity has been stolen, here’s what to do:
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Report the crime to your local police immediately and ask them to issue a police report. Keep a copy of your police report to share with your creditors.
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Contact the fraud departments of the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) and ask them to flag your file with a fraud alert and to include a
statement that creditors should get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name. Placing a fraud alert is free and will entitle you to a free credit
report from each bureau.
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Check your credit report carefully and look for items that you do not recognize.
After thoroughly reviewing your credit report and documenting incorrect information:
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Contact your creditors, your bank, your utilities, and all service providers and let them know that your identity has been stolen.
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Contact the Internal Revenue Service if you suspect the improper use of your identification information in connection with tax violations.
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Contact the post office to find out if anyone has submitted change of address forms on your behalf.
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Create an identity theft report. Keep all documentation and log all telephone calls you make regarding the theft.
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The best way to deal with identity theft is to avoid it completely. Here are some helpful prevention tips:
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Use strong passwords on your debit card accounts, credit card accounts, and online accounts.
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Do not allow anyone to access your email account. Do not open attachments from unknown email accounts.
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Install computer virus and spam protection software on your computer.
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Lock and password protect your cell phone.
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Do not carry PIN codes or passcodes for your debit or credit cards with you.
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Leave your Social Security card at home except when you absolutely need to use it.
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Do not leave your checkbook, credit cards, or financial papers lying around where they could end up in the wrong hands. Many identity theft victims are familiar with
the person who steals their personal information.
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Shred any documents you are discarding that may contain important personal information, including credit card statements, bank statements, cancelled checks,
credit card convenience checks, and new credit offers you get in the mail.
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Never give your personal information (such as social security number, credit card number, or bank account number) over the phone, in the mail, or on the Internet
unless you are the one initiating the contact.
Watch for signs of identity theft, like:
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Bills and other financial statements do not arrive in the mail as scheduled.
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Checks are missing from your checkbook.
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You receive credit cards for which you did not apply.
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You are denied credit, or offered less favorable credit terms, like a high interest rate, for no apparent reason.
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You are getting calls or letters from debt collectors or from businesses about merchandise or services you did not buy.
Review a copy of your credit report at least once each year. You can get one free credit report every year from each of the three major credit bureaus. Be cautious of
websites that claim to offer free credit reports. Many of these sites will only give you a free report if you buy other products or services. Others will give you a free report
and then bill you for services you have to cancel. To get the free credit report authorized by law, go to AnnualCreditReport.com.
Notify the credit bureau in writing of any questionable entries and follow through until they are explained or removed. Do not respond to unsolicited offers to provide copies
of your credit report.
Nathanael (Nathan) D. Brantley, an associate with the law firm of Dover Miller Stone Karras & Langdale, P.C., practices in the areas of civil litigation, creditor’s rights/
bankruptcy, real estate, and landlord/ tenant law. Contact the law firm for your legal needs, including real estate, Wills, probate, contracts, business law, family law,
and workers’ comp. The firm has attorneys available to address all of your legal needs. When calling for an appointment, please let them know that you (or your
family member) are an employee of The Langdale Company.
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Hey everyone!
Longleaf Larry
Charlie Barker
Loblolly Polly
Loblolly Polly
Charlie and Larry were trying to name everyday items
we use that come from trees. But they got “stumped”,
so I told them that the Georgia Forestry Commission
had some great information on that subject. We
thought you might enjoy seeing it, too! Can you think
of other items that come from trees?
Loblolly Polly, Charlie Barker and Larry Longleaf
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Environmental News
WANTED - COGONGRASS - dead
Cogongrass, Imperata cylindrica (L.), is considered the seventh worst weed in the world and listed as a
federal noxious weed by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Plant Protection and
Quarantine. Cogongrass was first introduced into the United States
near Grand Bay, Alabama in 1911 via seed packing material in shipping containers from Japan.
Since its introduction, it has become widespread throughout Alabama,
Mississippi, and Florida and is moving into Georgia and South
Carolina. This grass suppresses and eliminates natural vegetation
thereby significantly reducing tree & plant regeneration, wildlife habitat, forage, and ecological diversity.
Cogongrass infestations are being found primarily in south Georgia
but is capable of growing throughout the state. It grows in numerous
soil types with the exception of saturated soils and is highly adaptable
from full sunlight to shade. Cogongrass invades forests, pastures, old
fields, roadsides, utility rights-of-ways, and ditches. The grass spreads
through both rhizomes and seed production. Forming dense mats, it
is extremely flammable creating hazardous prescribed burning and
wildfire conditions. Cogongrass is difficult to eradicate once it has
become established due to the tremendous root system that must be
completely eliminated.
As of July 2014, Georgia has 833 reported sites of cogongrass
according to Mark McClure, GFC, Forest Health Specialist. The
Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) recognizes a spot as eradicated after three (3) consecutive years
of finding no cogongrass resprouts. 386 spots have been eradicated, 111 spots have been negative for
two years, 142 spots have been negative for 1 year while the remaining 194 spots are active.
The first step in eradicating cogongrass is
educating individuals how to identify the grass.
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The most recognizable
feature of cogongrass is
the fluffy white seed heads
that are produced in the
spring (March-June)
immediately following
grass "green-up."
When not in the flowering stage,
inspection of the roots is the most
identifiable feature. Cogongrass has
sharp pointed, scaly rhizomes
with a very dense root system.
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Although not a sole identification
feature, the grass also has an offcentered midrib on long leaf blades
(1-5 feet).
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It will usually grow in a
circular-shaped pattern.
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is taking a
proactive approach at eradicating cogongrass in
Georgia, and formed the Cogongrass Task Force in
2004. Anyone suspecting they have seen cogongrass
should contact their local Georgia Forestry
Commission office (www.gfc.state.ga.us). A GFC representative will inspect the site. If confirmed to be
cogongrass, a chemical eradication program will be
initiated at no expense to the landowner. In the meantime, avoid mowing or disking through or near a
known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could
move seed or root fragments to other areas.
Cogongrass was also planted as food for cows
and horses, but they wouldn’t eat it. The sides
of the leaves are sharp and embedded with
sharp silica crystals.
Join the cogongrass eradication team in Georgia and
be a part of protecting our state's forest and wildlife
habitat.
Article - Georgia Forestry Commission, Mark McClure, Forest Health
Specialist (GFC) and Chip Bates, Program Coordinator (GFC).
Did You Know??
It tastes so bad, even GOATS won’t eat it!
More Environmental News on page 13.
United Way
The United Way annual campaign begins August 22nd!
With your help, the Greater Valdosta United Way was able to provide
the following services for our community:
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1030 child abuse services offered
36 homes modified for accessibility
1259 individuals served resulting from
domestic abuse
46 military families provided food assistance
315 families received utility assistance
3789 youth offered after school supervision
861 housed
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1537 disabled children offered recreation services
258 elderly offered respite services
822,210 food/meals served and provided
182 disaster services offered
If you are interested in donating to the Greater
Valdosta United Way 2014 annual campaign,
contact your bookkeeper.
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Money Basics
Understanding Your Credit Score
In the simplest terms, a credit score is a number that helps financial institutions determine how likely you are to repay your
debt. The higher the number, the better the score.
Credit scores are based solely on credit history and don’t take into account things like race, religion, national origin, gender,
age, education or marital status-just cold hard numbers.
Your credit score is fluid. Every time you apply for, use, or make or miss a payment on a loan or credit card, you build
another entry on your credit report-and raise or lower your credit score. The best way to have an excellent credit score is to
start out doing everything right and keep it that way. Here are some guidelines:
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Establish a good credit record. Open a credit card in your name, use it wisely and limit the number of cards you take
out.
Be sure to pay your monthly balance on time. If you miss the due date on a payment, send it as soon as possible.
Running up your credit card is not a good idea. Keep well within the credit limit on your account.
Pay off card balances instead of moving debt to other cards. Opening new accounts you don’t really need can lead
to debt, and too many open accounts may lower your credit score.
Check your credit report throughout the year to make sure it is error-free. Each of the three major credit reporting
agencies offer you a free credit report once a year. Since each credit reporting agency offers a free credit report, pull
one in January, May and September, each time from a different agency, so you can monitor your activity throughout the
year. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to get your free report.
The 600-700 range indicates that you are a fair to good risk.
Interest rates in this range for a loan or credit card will be a bit
higher.
The 700-850 range indicates that you are a low to moderate
risk and you should receive competitive interest rates for loans
or credit cards.
Credit scores range from approximately 300 to
as high as 850.
The 300-600 range indicate that you need to work
hard to improve your score. Make your payments on
time, every time.
If you pay your debts in a timely manner, you will be rewarded
with more favorable terms and interest rates. If you have
problems with your debts and payments, the first rule is to talk
with your debtors. Communication goes a long way. No
communication will lead to more adverse consequences.
Additional information and tips regarding building a solid
financial future can be found at www.practicalmoneyskills.com
or come by any office of Commercial Banking Company.
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Environmental News
Continued from page 11.
The Langdale Company Hosts
32nd Langdale FFA Forestry Field Day
Article by Kristin Finney, The Valdosta Daily Times, 03/11/14
Area students participate in FFA Forestry Field Day
QUITMAN — For 32 years, the Langdale Company has hosted the annual
Langdale FFA Forestry Field Day, and Tuesday (03/10/14), the company was
happy to welcome nearly 120 students.
Throughout the event, students were able to compete in one of the 10 different events in preparation for the area contest. The 10 events were: timber
stand improvement, timber cruising for cord volume, land measurement, timber cruising for board foot volume, ocular estimation, reforestation, hand
compass, tree identification, forest management and tree and forest disorders.
"Out of the 34 million acres in Georgia, 25 million of them are forests.
Forestry is our number one industry and it is our biggest tax base. The
forestry event is our most popular FFA contest and that's probably because it
is so important to the state," said Danny Bartlett, Forestry Area Teacher
South Region, and one of the directors for the event.
FFA students from Tift, Ware, Echols, Clinch, Charlton and Lowndes
Counties participated in the field day. They were joined by their FFA advisors
as they competed. Each of the events were judged by representatives from
the Georgia Forestry Commission, Langdale Company's woodlands division,
Southland Forest Products and Packaging Corporation of America, Derek
Herring and Franklin Staten.
"Anything a student can do that is hands-on and has relevance to their life is
great. These are extremely relevant to the hands-on career paths that these
kids may consider one day," said Audrey Pickren with Charlton County.
The Langdale Company is actively involved in many aspects of outdoor education for children through not just the forestry field days but also their participation in Project Learning Tree. PLT is an environmental learning program
that teaches students about the outdoors.
"We try to teach them how to think, not what to think. We give them the
information to make their own decisions. Kids love being outside and with
education like this they don't realize they are learning," said Barbara
Boler, Project Learning Tree coordinator for the Langdale Company.
"We are trying to get kids interested in learning about the outdoors. We are
very involved in all levels of education and not just with forestry, but also with
wildlife and the outdoors in general. We are the ultimate conservationists
because if we don't take care of the land, then we won't have a job. We are
trying to teach these kids that," said Hal Rowe, Forest Supervisor with
Langdale Company, and one of the directors for the event.
The annual field day is held in conjunction with the Georgia FFA Association
and South Region Agricultural Education. This is the first of six practice competitions that students will be able to participate in before competing in the
actual area contest. The two winning teams from each area will go on to
compete at the state level and have the opportunity to compete at the FFA
National Convention in Louisville, Ky.
Katie Wilson, Vice President of the Charlton FFA Chapter, said of the event,
"I like doing this because I want to educate people who aren't as familiar with
the information. I like to teach people that FFA isn't just about farming."
The winners were as follows:
Tree/Forest Disorders: 1st. Alexis Rivera, ECHS. 2nd. Amber Smith, WCHS. 3rd. Jay
Crews, CCHS.
Ocular Estimation: 1st. Mackenzie Carter, WCHS. 2nd. Jimmy Nettles, CCHS. 3rd. Broxton
Crosby, ECHS.
Tree Identification: 1st. Zeke Smith, WCHS. 2nd. Maria Norris, CCHS. 3rd. Miranda Carter,
ECHS.
Hand Compass Practicum: 1st. Emily Culpepper, ECMS. 2nd. Jimmy Leland Covington,
ECHS. 3rd. Chandler Kudyk.
Timber Stand Improvement and/or Thinning: 1st Brianna Lariscy, 2nd. Brooke Smith,
ECHS. 3rd, Aimee Staten, ECHS.
Timber Cruising for Board Foot Volume: 1st. Andrea Dukes, WCHS. 2nd. Avery Wood,
ECHS. 3rd. Kameron Swain, TCHS.
Land Measurement: 1st. Gus Hornsby, LCHS. 2nd. Matthew Culpepper, ECHS. 3rd.
Marissa Gowen, CCHS.
Forest Management: 1st. Jeb Stewart, CCHS. 2nd. Clay Corbett, ECHS. 3rd. Peyton
Sweet, WCHS.
Reforestation: 1st. John Huggins, ECMS. 2nd. Austin Tucker, ECMS. 3rd, Nash Crosby,
ECMS.
Timber Cruising for Cord Volume: 1st. Charlton Bennett, WCHS. 2nd. Cody Corebett,
ECHS. 3rd. Court Hambrick, ECMS.
Environmental News continued on page 24.
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Health News
Article provided by Houze & Associates, Inc.
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Industries Update
Health News
Health News continued on page 25.
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Industries Update
Family News
Continued from page 7.
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Patience Nicole
Vaughn
Introducing Kindelyn Kay Stanfill
February 21, 2014
Born February 10, 2014, she is the daughter of
LaDonna and Brian Stanfill (LFP-Sweetwater).
Kindelyn has two big brothers: Sawyer (6 yrs)
and Carver (4 yrs).
Granddaughter of
Amos David Vaughn
(LFP)
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Congratulations to Dereck Sumner
(CBC - Tifton) and Annie Mulherin on
their engagement. Their wedding date is
September 6, 2014.
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Family News
Dain Smith
(CBC) graduated
May 2014 from
the UGA School
of Banking.
Congratulations!
Deric Moore (ICT) - right was
recently inducted into the National
Technical Honor Society. He received
faculty recommendation for induction
into the NTHS based on his exceptional
GPA and work ethic. Deric attends
Wiregrass Technical College working
towards his Associate Degree in
Machine Tool Technology. Great Job!
Plant News
Continued from page 7.
A spring team rally/cookout was held recently at
Commercial Banking Company. Great food, ice cream
treats, games and prizes were part of the agenda.
Daryn Russell, (top Left) President and CEO of
the Bank spoke of quality service and its importance,
recognized Theresa Fineout, Dawn Jepson and Marie
Benefield for their outstanding efforts for the recent
American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The bank
raised over $6,000.00 for Relay for Life this year, a
new record!
The Tifton office of the Bank was recognized for their
friendly and courteous customer service as acknowledged through a letter written by a Tifton customer.
Team building games offered opportunities for some
creative thinking using only a few items to build the
tallest structure. The evening concluded with bingo
for prizes and smiling faces.
Plant News continued on page 24.
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Industries Update
Let’s Go!
Looking for something different to do this summer?
Christy Harmon (Industries) visited Single Vision, Inc., an
endangered species education facility located in Melrose, FL
(30 minutes east of Gainesville) recently and shared her
photos with us. “I’m not sure if most people know about this
facility,” relayed Christy.
Christy and her new lemur friend.
Single Vision, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit endangered
species educational wildlife facility whose mission is to
educate the public on the dangers exotic wildlife faces. Most
exotic species are endangered today due to illegal poaching
and habitat destruction. Through educational programs and
exhibiting their animals, they hope to inspire people to help
change the plight of these rare creatures.
You can tour the facility for $10 - children 10 yrs and younger,
$15 - adults. For an additional $25 you can interact with the
animals including: feeding a lemur, petting an alligator, interaction with a bobcat and more!
All proceeds go directly to the care of their animals.
Hours of operation are by appointment only.
Call (904) 377-7993 to arrange a day and time.
For more information visit their website at:
www.singlevisioninc.org or visit them on Facebook.
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Industries Update
Automotive News
2015 Chevrolet Suburban & 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
IT’S FUNCTIONAL!
Both the Tahoe and Suburban feature a beautiful interior with available
power-release second-row and power fold-flat third-row seats. Plus, the
Suburban provides up to 8,300 lbs of towing capacity. Storage in the center
console of both vehicles is large enough for a laptop computer. Plus, the
8-inch touch screen slides up to reveal space behind the display for cell
phones, wallets and valuables. The suburban even offers hidden underfloor
storage beneath the 3rd row seats!
IT’S ECONOMICAL!
Both the Tahoe and Suburban get better fuel economy than any of its
competitors by both offering an EPA-estimated 23 MPG!
IT’S DRAMATIC!
The LTZ package is outfitted with your choice of standard 20-inch aluminum wheels,
20-inch chrome-aluminum or 22-inch aluminum with chrome inserts. Both the Tahoe and
Suburban offer striking designs and bold styling, plus an athletic stance that makes an
indelible first impression.
IT’S QUIETER!
Creating a quiet cabin environment for the driver and passengers was a major focus in the
design of these two SUVs. Both feature an acoustic laminated windshield and inlaid
doors with triple seals to help reduce wind and exterior noise in the cabin. Plus, acoustic
wheel liners absorb road and stone-throw noise.
IT’S SAFER!
Both the Suburban and the Tahoe offer front park assist, side blind zone alert and lane
change alert. Also, cameras and radar sensors surround the vehicle and operate together to
help ensure drivers are aware of the road and their surroundings. A reinforced safety cage
with strategically placed crush zones also help maintain integrity, along with roof
reinforcements that help improve safety in rollover collisions.
Contact our sales staff today! (229) 776-3473
Don’t forget, all Langdale affiliate customers get employee pricing!
WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE
LANGDALE CHEVROLET IS A PREFERRED
CNG DEALER
Langdale Chevrolet is a preferred dealer for the following
vehicles on the DOAS State Wide Contract for the State of
Georgia CNG Fuel Program.
Our new Americus location has high-quality used cars of all
makes. Whether you are looking for a rugged and reliable
used truck that can handle any job you throw at it, a used van
that can comfortably fit the whole family, a luxurious used SUV,
or an economical used car for your daily commute, we know
that you'll find what you're looking for!
Come visit us!
1701 E Lamar Street
Americus GA 31709
(229) 380-0611
Cities, Counties and State Level Government are able to
purchase off this contract without going out on bid, saving
both time and money!
Eligible models include: Silverado Pickups, Express
Cargo Vans, Express Passenger Vans, Tahoe SUV,
Commercial Cutaway Vans.
Contact:
Kris Jessee, Langdale Chevrolet, (706) 325-2776
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Automotive News continued on page 22.
Industries Update
Seasonal Snapshots
Spring Seasonal Snapshot
Contest Winner!
“Nature’s Busiest
Springtime Employee”
Aaron Wilson (MDF) captured
this photo of a “busy bee” in
action for his submission.
“Lazy Lush”
Hollie Register (CBC) entered
this photo of her cat, Lilly napping
away the day in the sunlight. Hollie
describes Lilly as a “princess of a fur
ball” who knows how to get her way.
“My Boys”
Gabrielle White (TLC Mouldings)
submitted the winning photo of her
sons: Brayden & Zayden Lopez and
won the $100 grand prize.
“Swamp King”
Paige Welch (Clarion) submitted this photo
taken at Grand Bay.
“Sunset in Moultrie”
Deric Moore (ICT) photographed this stunning
sunset over a cotton field near his home in Moultrie.
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Summer Photo Contest
Industries Update
Christy Harmon (Industries)
spent some time with a couple of
bear cubs at Single Vision, Inc, a
wild animal sanctuary. Don’t worry,
they’re not biting her, just checking
her out.
PHOTO SUBJECT:
DEADLINE:
Photographer’s Choice
Friday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Rules
1) Photos must be taken by an employee of The Langdale Company or affiliates.
2) PHOTO SUBJECT: PHOTOGRAPHER’S CHOICE*
*Editor/Newsletter Committee has the right to disqualify any photos that
are not considered appropriate for publication.
3) Each entry must have the following information:
employee’s name, place of employment, phone number and
title/description of photo.
All entries will be entered into random drawing for the $100 grand prize.
Submit your photo with above information to:
Stephanie Hibberts, 226 Golf Club Dr, Metter GA 30439
[email protected]
Grand Prize is
$100!
Darren Hingson (MDF) captured this
photo late one evening when he and his
son, Coley (above) were burning some
woods’ brush.
Lee Matson (LANCO) submitted this photo of
son, Ean, on Spring Break at Saddleback
Mountain in Maine. Even though it was April
3rd, it was only 37 degrees!
“Looking for My Hat”
Keith Purvis (MDF) entered this photo of
his 3 year old son, Kade. Kade played on the
White Sox Tee Ball Team.
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Automotive News
Continued from page 19.
CAR & TRUCK CENTER
215 West Magnolia Street, Valdosta, GA 31601
Phone: 229-333-2300
Fax:229-333-2330
Toll Free: 800-572-8454
John W Brosemer, Fleet & Commercial Sales Manager
Introducing the 2015 F-150
In 1977 Ford Motor Company earned the title of “America’s Best Selling Truck”. 37 years later and counting, we
continue to dominate the market. Ford has done that by being the innovator, the leader in the light truck market
place. Now, for 2015 Ford has done it again with the 2015 F-150.
A completely redesigned ½ ton pickup, with more features and more options!
The 2015 Ford F-150 has more new Ford technology patents and/or patent applications than any truck in Ford’s
history, offering you the customer innovative technologies and new features throughout – Everything from the
tailgate to the front end design is new and patented. The all-new F-150 boasts more than 100 new Ford patents
and/or patent applications, making this vehicle a benchmark for new technologies in Ford’s storied history of truck
leadership.
WHATS NEW?
 This truck has an aluminum cab and bed. A Ford-developed heat treatment method for
aluminum alloy nearly doubles the strength of the material, helping achieve better dent
and ding resistance while reducing weight. This is unique to the industry and no other
truck on the market can compare. More than 90% of the F-150’s cab is aluminum and
the bed is completely made of aluminum. Only the hardware and connectors are made from other materials. With up to 700
lbs of weight savings this truck is still “Built Ford Tough”. Ford tested the aluminum components in the 2103 Baja 1000 off
road race and the truck passed with flying colors.
 The new F-150 has many styling updates including a rear “mini spoiler” to help control wind and helped the truck record
cleaner wind-tunnel results. A newly designed front grill and hood add to a new classic styling that will really catch your eye.
The tail gate will feature a spring and a gas strut to help control the ease of opening and closing. And, for those that did not
like the offset front license plate placement on the EcoBoost F-150’s, the 2015 will feature a centered license plate on all
models.
 An all new 2.7L EcoBoost engine with an innovative new Auto Start-Stop System to actively manage fuel consumption,
while providing needed performance will be added to the current 5.0L V-8, 3.7L V-6, and 3.5L EcoBoost engine options.
This will give every F-150 driver the ability to customize his or her truck to match their needs
and driving style.
 A multitude of new optional features will be offered on the New F-150 as well as the
improvement of features that we have enjoyed for years.
 Intelligent Access with push-button start unlocks the driver’s door with a touch of the handle
and starts the engine without inserting a key.
 The 8” productivity screen will feature a MyView display customization.
 LED headlamps, forward-facing LED spotlights on side view mirrors and LED cargo box
interior lighting will be available on some models.
 SuperCab read doors will be able to be opened a full 180* for easier access.
 The tail gate will have an optional remote release feature
 The tail gate step option will be redesigned and improved, so that the step is almost completely
hidden in the tail gate and virtually unnoticeable until it is deployed.
 The rear view camera will have a 360* view option and the ability to split the screen and see the back of the truck and the
360* views at the same time.
 New driver assist technologies will be available, including Dynamic Hitch Assist, Lane Keeping, Driver Alert Systems,
Adaptive Cruise Control and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System).
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 Even the sliding rear window is redesigned. Instead of metal frames taking away from the looks of the rear of the truck, the
2015 F-150 sliding rear window will appear to “float” with in the rear glass. The mechanical parts are hidden and all you can
see is the glass and some weather-stripping.
Production has not yet started on this all new 2015 F-150. Once they
start building them Ford tells us that this all new F-150 will not arrive in
dealers showrooms until late Fall at the earliest. And a good selection of
the new F-150’s will not be on the lot until spring 2015. Until then
Langdale Ford has a great selection of 2014 F-150’s. As a Langdale
employee, you are eligible to purchase your new F-150 at “X Plan”
pricing plus your final price will be reduced further by rebates that are
larger than they have ever been at this time of the year. Stop by and
meet with one of our professional sales associates and pick out your
favorite F-150 today.
Safety News
What are your plans for the summer? Are you going to the beach or maybe a trip to the mountains?
Whatever your plans, they probably don’t include a visit to the emergency room.
No one ever plans to have an accident or get injured, but so far this year too many of our fellow employees
have been injured seriously enough that they either couldn’t do their regular job or had to receive treatment
that is required to be reported to OSHA.
With summer here one of the most common risks we will face is heat stroke. Heat stroke is often preceded
by milder heat related illnesses such as cramps, light headedness or exhaustion. Heat stroke is serious and
can cause damage to the brain or other internal organs.
Some common heat stroke symptoms are as follows:
•
Throbbing headache
•
Dizziness and light-headedness
•
Lack of sweating despite the heat
•
Red, hot, and dry skin
•
Muscle weakness or cramps
•
Nausea and vomiting
•
Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
•
Rapid, shallow breathing
•
Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
•
Seizures
•
Unconsciousness
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and professional help should be received immediately. First aid for heat
stroke includes moving to patient to a cool area, preferably air conditioned. Also remove any excess clothing
from the victim and fan them while sponging them with cool water. If ice packs are available, place them in
the armpits, groin, neck and back. These areas have many blood vessels and will help cool the patient.
Summer is a great opportunity to spend time with your family and enjoy some time off from work. Working
safely will ensure that you can. Have a great summer and remember that going home every day is your
reward for working safely.
Tom Putnam
Health & Safety Director
Langdale Industries, Inc.
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Plant News
Continued from page 17.
Relay for Life
Congratulations to Commercial Banking Company (CBC) for their continued
support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This year the theme
for the Relay was children’s books and CBC chose The Little Engine That Could
because of its inspirational story offering the messages of overcoming difficult
tasks and resiliency. “If you believe you can - you are halfway there,” said
Theresa Fineout, who was Co-Team Captain this year with Dawn
Jepson, “We had a lot of people pitch in and help out in this effort. Our team
raised over $6,500.”
Job Well Done CBC!
Something is different at Langdale Fuel!
BEFORE
AFTER
Environmental News
Continued from page 13.
Link Between Tick Bites
and Red Meat Allergy
Although it sounds like something out of a science fiction
novel, the lone star tick’s bite has been linked to making
some individuals allergic to red meat. The allergic reaction
can take weeks or months to occur. When it does, within 3
to 6 hours after eating red meat (beef, pork or lamb) a reaction ranging from abdominal cramping, vomiting, hives and
itching, to anaphylactic shock
occurs.
Plant News continued on page 26.
According to experts this reaction
happens because the tick injects
its saliva into you. Your body
develops an antibody to a carbohydrate that is present in the tick’s saliva. This carbohydrate is also present in red meat, so when you eat it - an
allergic reaction is triggered.
Looking good!
The lone star tick lives in the United States from Texas to
Iowa in the Midwest and east to the coast in heavily forested
areas with thick underbrush.
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Industries Update
Employee Spotlight
Lynette Evans (LFP)
Lynette Evans is relatively new to the Langdale Forest Products’ (LFP) family. Hired as
the LFP Safety Coordinator in March of this year, Lynette’s energy has helped her to “hit
the ground running”. She worked in Safety at Potash Corp in White Springs, FL prior to
coming to LFP. She leads one of the many Safety Teams in LFP and is also working on
Job Hazard analysis. One important part of her job is developing relationships with the
LFP employees in the plant. She also works to make sure robust systems are in place to
protect their safety.
Lynette was raised in Lake Park, GA, graduating from Lowndes Co. HS. She now lives
in Jasper, FL with her Yorkie Poodle, Peppie. And when she isn’t at work, her energy is
still non-stop, “I’m hardly ever home. You might find me canoeing (if it’s not too hot!),
visiting friends, my family in Valdosta or at church.” She is an active member of First
Presbyterian of Jasper. Lynette is a firm believer that she was brought to LFP as a part of the Lord’s plan. “There is no
other way to explain it,” she relayed. “Everything thing just fell into place and I don’t believe in coincidences.”
In addition to her other activities, Lynette is working on her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
online at Columbia Southern University. She has a degree in Networking from Valdosta Tech (now Wiregrass
Technical).
Lynette enjoys her job at LFP. When asked why, Lynette stated, “I enjoy working at LFP because there is great
comradery, a spirit of innovation, and my work is rewarding”.
Health News
Continued from page 14.
HEALTHY SLEEP, HEALTHY FUTURE
Health Risk Assessments
POOR SLEEP LEADS TO POOR HEALTH
If you participated in the Health
Risk Assessments held in May
2014, you should receive your
Poor quantity and quality of sleep and untreated sleep
disorders, such as Sleep apnea, can lead to:
•
•
•
•
report in the near future. Please
take a copy of the report to your
primary care physician to place in
your records. You may not be
required to have additional labs
performed if you share the report
with your physician.
•
•
•
•
Stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease
Weight gain and obesity
Diabetes
Headaches, mood swings,
irritability, depression and,
in some cases, substance
abuse
Difficulty paying attention
and memory problems
Issues with job performance
Increased risk of preventable accidents and
incident
Sexual dysfunction and
impotence
If you have poor quantity and
quality of sleep or a sleep disorder, contact TLC Benefit Solutions at 229-249-0940 or
877-949-0940 to find out how you can receive help.
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Excerpt from Sleep4YourHealth
Industries Update
Plant News
Continued from page 24.
Langdale Forest Products
Rescue Team Swings Into Action
Article by Ron Lowery (LFP)
On June 2, 2014, Langdale Forest Products Rescue Team performed an exercise
in order to sharpen their skills and strengthen teamwork among the team
members. The exercise was performed during work hours with equipment and
facilities used everyday within our plant site. Several employees watching the
team at work commented on the commitment of the company's safety measures
to ensure a rapid response should an accident occur.
The training scenario went as follows:
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5
Picture 6
Picture 7
Picture 8
Picture 9
Picture 10
A maintenance employee was assigned to inspect the condition of the feed
system going to the fuel silo and perform required preventative maintenance
actions. Employee is uncomfortable with heights and was wearing his fall
protection harness. Someone notices a body hanging from the side of the silo
and the alarm is sounded (Picture 1).
The team performed the following actions in order to get the victim to safety:
The team was alerted and told to rally at the #7 dry kiln. After a brief
assessment of the situation the on scene leader assigned tasks to the team
members (Picture 2). The team assembled their equipment and suited up
(Picture 3). The team had decided to use an available man-lift to reach and
secure the victim. One member ran to get the man-lift while two others accessed
an area above the victim to secure safety lines for rescue personnel and the
victim (Picture 4). The stokes basket was retrieved from the equipment trailer,
inspected (Picture 5) and secured to the man-lift (Picture 6). The team member
attached a safety line to the victim and slowly raised the man-lift from below the
victim while gently positioning the victim in the stokes basket (Picture 7).
The rescue team lowered the victim to the ground where medical personnel would
have been waiting, had this been a real emergency (Picture 8).
Upon completion of the exercise, the Rescue Team took advantage of the
assembled rescue equipment to practice their skills as if the man-lift had not been
available for the rescue. (This time the team suspended the victim from a lower
height in order to save time. The height really doesn't matter, for all the actions to
complete the rescue are the same.) They quickly added a haul line in order to
raise a rescue member to the victim (Picture 9). Once the safety checks were
complete, the team member was lifted up to the victim (Picture 10). He attached a
safety line to the victim and secured the victim harness to his harness. The haul
team lowered the victim and rescuer to the ground.
The team gained valuable experience and noticed a few areas that need more
practice. It had been over 8 months since the team had worked hands-on with the
equipment. The team meets every few months to practice their knot skills. Each
member has a practice rope to hone their muscle memory with knots. They
discuss event scenarios and what ifs that can happen during rigging or rescue.
However it boils down, talking about doing something is not the same as doing it.
The Langdale Forest Products rescue team members are Dixon Allen,
Robert Alexander, Bob Royals, Richard Carter, Matt
Varnadore and Ron Lowery.
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Plant News
Langdale Forest Products Completes 29th Blood Drive
Article by Ron Lowery (LFP)
A HERO is a person that thinks not of himself but of others. A HERO is a person to
be counted on when the need arises without expectation or compensation. A blood
donor will never know the person that receives his/her gift of life. When a
patient/accident victim needs blood it is only available because someone unknown
provided it before hand. Blood is not something that can be turned on or
off as needed. It has a very short expiration cycle, about 35 days. One unit
of blood can be broken down to treat 3 different patients. Platelets can
help treat people with clotting problems. Plasma can help treat burn
victims. The blood cells can be used to treat patients with diseases of the
blood system. Therefore each blood drive can help save up to 150 people
depending on how it is used.
Langdale Forest Products (LFP) concluded its 29th Red Cross Blood
Drive on May 15th. The drives are sponsored by the Off The Job Safety Team members. The
company has been conducting blood drives twice a
year since the spring of 2000. They schedule the drive
to correspond with the times of the year when accidents trend up. The Spring Drive is scheduled to happen just before school lets out for the summer break
and the Fall Drive is scheduled just before
Thanksgiving.
The Company has been very successful over the years by meeting or surpassing each
drive's goal. Langdale Forest is very proud of our record on Blood Drives. Red
Cross has, over time, increased each drive's goal from 40 units to 52 units. The
drives runs 5 hours in length from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. This makes the effort quite
challenging. To make 50 units in 5 hours, that's 10 units an hour, or a person thru the
door every 6 minutes, while not affecting the mills' operation. Departments vary in
the number of personnel assigned and the number of those that sign-up to participate.
Some departments may have 3 people and all 3 sign-up, others may have 20 and 10
sign-up. The challenge is to only take one person from each department at a time (so
the mill continues to run) and yet get everyone signed up through the process in the 5
hours.
At the beginning of our drive we had 26 HEROES volunteer in advance of the drive.
On the day of the drive 4 volunteers that had signed up were unavailable for the
drive. 27 HEROES volunteered on the day of the drive. 51 people signed into the
blood drive and 2 were not eligible to give at that time giving us a total of 49
HEROES donating. The blood drive ended with a total
of 59 units collected. We are extremely proud of our
HEROES.
Your company can help insure a safe and available
blood supply by contacting your local Red Cross Blood
Services to make arrangements for donations or a drive.
Help Save a Life, Donate Blood!
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Act as if what
you do
makes a
difference.
It does.
~William James
Industries Update
South Georgia Classic
Randy Sauls (right), CEO - SGMC, presents check to Blayne Barber.
The eighth South Georgia Classic,
presented by First State Bank, was held
at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club on April 28
- May 4, 2014. This year’s winner was
Blayne Barber who grew up in Lake City,
FL. He finished the tournament at 15
under par. This was Barber’s first win.
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401K Plan
Industries Update
Rule of 72 - What is it? Why should we know it?
Benefit News
We can go through elementary school, middle school, high school and college, and they never teach us this. So let me tell you about
this simple rule. The Rule of 72 is a great financial tool that estimates how long it could potentially take your money to double. Just
take the rate of return you would like to receive on your account and divide it into 72. That estimates how many years it could take for
your account to double. For example, if your projected rate is 6%, it might take 12 years for your money to double.
(72 divided by 6 = 12)
So why is this important to me?
Ask yourself, “How does this relate to my 401K Plan?”
If you were to look at the account value of your 401K Plan current value, not counting any future contributions, how long would it
potentially take that money to double?
Example: You have $50,000 in your 401K Plan earning a projected 6% return. According to Rule of 72, this account could potentially
double in 12 years and have a value of $100,000. Then in another 12 years it could be $200,000 and so on. (72 divided by 6 = 12).
*The Rule of 72 is a useful tool to help you plan your retirement value. The higher the return, the quicker your money could potentially
double.
As the Financial Advisor for The Langdale Company 401K Plan, should you have any questions or concerns regarding your 401K
Account, or any other financial business, please contact me at 229-247-4026.
Regards,
Ralph W Smith
Branch Manager/Financial Advisor
FMB Financial Services, Inc., An Independent Firm.
Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
3303 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
*Remember, that typically the higher the return, the higher the risk.
Investing involves risk and
you may incur a profit or
loss regardless of strategy
selected. These
calculators are
hypothetical examples
used for illustrative
purposes and do not
represent the
performance of any
specific investment or
product. Rates of return
will vary over time,
particularly for long-term
investments. Investments
offering the potential for
higher rates of return also
involve a higher degree of
risk of loss. Actual results
will vary. Any opinions
are those of Ralph W
Smith and not necessarily
those of RJFS or
Raymond James.
Benefit News continued on page 30.
South Georgia Classic
South Georgia Classic Pros
Help Kick-Off The First Tee
Program In Valdosta City Schools
Several of the pros from the South Georgia Classic and Tour
Director, Greg Powell, helped Bill Love, Valdosta Board of
Education member, kickoff The First Tee program in Valdosta
City Schools. Mr. Love was instrumental in getting the
program started in the Valdosta City School system.
Greg Powell, So.
GA Classic Tour
Director, Pam King,
Principal - J.L.
Lomax, John
Kimbell, pro golfer
and Bill Love,
Valdosta BOE.
The First Tee National School Program introduces students
to golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy
Habits in each lesson. Students engage in safe, fun lessons
and activities that lead to motor skill development while
gaining an introduction to a lifelong recreation and healthenhancing activity.
Physical educators at the participating 19 schools received
in-person professional development training in January, as
well as developmentally appropriate equipment and
curriculum. At the training, teachers learned how to deliver
The First Tee National School Program within their P.E.
8program and how to integrate character education and
healthy choices along with basic golf instruction.
Industries Update
Benefit News
Continued from page 29.
IMPORTANT
BENEFIT
INFORMATION
EMERGENCY ROOM
Non-Emergency Visits
REMEMBER: There is a
$1000 penalty for using the
Emergency Room for
routine non-emergency care.
SOLSTAS LAB PARTNERS
You may have recently heard that Solstas Labs
were acquired by Quest. Solstas is still the
preferred lab for the Health Plan. Participants
will be notified immediately by TLC Benefit
Solutions when the acquisition is finalized.
Contact TLC Benefit Solutions 229.249.0940
if you have questions.
HOW
CAN
I
GET A
90
DAY FILL OF MY MEDICATIONS?
Chancy Drugs, with locations in Valdosta, Adel, Lake
Park and Hahira is the only local non-mail order
pharmacy where you can obtain a 90-day supply of
your medications. The alternative is to obtain a 90 day
fill through Envision's mail order pharmacy, Orchard.
Contact TLC Benefit Solutions at 229-2490-0940 or
Orchard Mail Order at 866-909-5710.
WHAT IS A COMPOUNDED MEDICATION? Effective June 1, 2014, Chancy Drugs will the
only pharmacy authorized to fill compounded prescriptions under The Langdale
Company Health Benefit Plan. Compounded prescriptions are written by physicians
and customized according to a patient’s needs by a compounding pharmacy.
Examples of compounded medications are bioidentical hormone replacement, pain
relief, and scar and wound therapies. Chancy Drugs will also mail
medications to your home. Chancy Drugs pharmacy is accredited by
the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board and meets or exceeds
national quality standards in compounding medication. Visit
www.chancydrugs.com for more information on compounding.
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Industries Update
Benefit News
Effective January,
2014, a screening
colonoscopy is
covered as a
preventive/wellness
service for
participants age 50
and above and is
recommended to
be performed every
10 years.
A well-established Gastroenterology and Endoscopy practice has
recently joined with network with competitive negotiated fees.
For more information, contact TLC Benefit Solutions at
229-249-0940.
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P O Box 1088
Valdosta GA 31603-1088
Phone: 229-242-7450
Fax: 229-333-2534
www.thelangdalecompany.com
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Editorial Staff
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Chris Bridges, Langdale Industries
Derreck Gibbs, Langdale Industries
Jim Hickman, Langdale Forest Products
Mark Wilson, Langdale Industries
Photographers
Chris Bridges, Langdale Industries
Derreck Gibbs, Langdale Industries
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Find the Pinecone
Congratulations to Maryann Zeigler! She is the winner of the Spring 2014 “Find
the Pinecone” contest. Maryann’s name was randomly drawn from the employees who submitted the correct page number of where the hidden pinecone was located. The pinecone
was on page 23 of the Spring issue.
Be on the lookout in this issue for the hidden pinecone. It might look like the pinecone
below or it might be different! Send an email to [email protected] with the
correct page number, your name and company name. Deadline for entries will be Friday,
September 12th. You might be the winner of $25.00!
Thanks to all who submitted the correct answer!
Steven Bailey
Keith Barfield
Kathy Berger
Barbara Boler
Keith Brown
Allan Chastain
Michele Daugherty
Blake DeCesare
Dee Haire
Marybell Hernandez
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Terry Lawson
Ronny Lightsey
William Lundquist
Stephanie Mathis
Deric Moore
Joey Morris
Kevin Neugent
Tracy Nipper
Keith Parker
David Parks
Hawk Parrish
Keith Purvis
Joe Rewis
Lewis Riley
Steven Rowan
David Rowe
Nikki Seay
Ewelina Sparks
H. D. Spivey
Aaron Wilson
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