April 2009 - Lufkin Chamber of Commerce

April 2009
Thanks to the Angelina County Youth Fair Committee. Without their
time and dedication this event would not be possible.
This group consists of Allen Riddle, Andy Gardner, Anna Lee, Cary Sims, Cecilia
Flournoy, Codie Jenkins, Craig Smith, Curt Havard, David Berry, George Wing,
Glenn Sullivan, James Young, Jerry Perritte, Joe McCleskey, Justin Risner, Kevin
Swor, Kody Jenkins, Lisa Ford, Mike Whiteman, Mike Whitten, Perry Fenley,
Sarah Stevens, Saundra Renfro, Stephen Peikert, Stephen Shockley, Steve
Gardner, Teresa Pouland, Terry Renfro, Tina Clarke, Tim Beamon, Todd Kassaw,
Tony Moline, Ryan Merrel
Special thanks to the following contributors:
Loving Toyota-Scion
Angelina County 4-H
Angelina County Sheriff’s Department
Angelina Hardwood Sales
Cavender’s Boot City
Diamond Photo
Southwood Drive Animal Clinic
Heritage Land Bank
Kwik Kopy
Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling
Lufkin Farm Supply & Nursery
Lufkin Printing Company
Melvin Linton Homes
Polk Oil Company
Rite-Weigh Scale Company
Texas Imaging Systems
Memorial Health System of East Texas
A-1 Party Rental
Temple Inland
Brookshire Brothers
published monthly by the Lufkin/Angelina
County Chamber of Commerce
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Todd Kassaw
Van Watson
Curt Fenley, III
Sheila Telford
Max Alvis
Kevin Flanagan
Jay Jackson
Jim Watkins
Chairman
Chairman-Elect
Past Chairman
Treasurer
Vice-Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Vice-Chairman
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Zeleskey Law Firm
First Bank & Trust
Fenley & Bate, LLP
Advanced Financial Group
Merril Lynch
Brookshire Brothers
State Farm Insurance
Consolidated Communications
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Buford Abeldt
Doug Ashburn
Artie Bedard
Melissa Chumley
Nathan Gann
Lance Jones
Bryant Krenek
Victor Patel
Dr. Sid Roberts
Ty Thornton
Eric Wright
Jackie Zimmerman
Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy
Southwood Drive Animal Clinic
KTRE-TV
Temple-Inland Forest Products
Gann-Medford Real Estate
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Memorial Health System of East Texas
U.S. Hospitality Management, LLC
Angelina Radiation Oncology Associates
Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Huntington ISD
Zimmerman Communications
CHAMBER STAFF
Jerry Huffman, CCE
Tony Moline
Lyndee Matthews
Susie Cardwell
Sally Allen
Loretta Christmas
Charlene Black
President/CEO
Vice President
Manager, Special Projects
Manager, Community Development
Accounting Manager
Staff Assistant
Information Specialist
ANGELINA BEAUTIFUL/CLEAN STAFF
Tony Moline
Amanda Anderson
Executive Director
Program Manager
GEORGE H. HENDERSON, JR. EXPOSITION CENTER STAFF
Glenn Sullivan
Terry Renfro
Manager
Assistant Manager
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP & LUFKIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATON STAFF
Jim Wehmeier
Lisa Villarreal
President/CEO
Economic Development Assistant
Courtyard by Marriott
Jagdish Patel
2130 S. First St.
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 632-0777
Tim Alvey
Huggins-Martin Real Estate
1020 E. Denman
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 404-6870
Lufkin Cash Now, LLC
Sharon Runnels
107 S. Timberland Dr.
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2535
Ribbon Cuttings
Timber Country Real Estate celebrated
their new location with a Ribbon Cutting
on February 26th. Located at 5762 Ted
Trout Dr., Timber Country Real Estate is
ready for your business. Whether you’re
in the market for the perfect house in
the great neighborhood, looking to
expand your business and need the ideal
location, or searching for that piece of
land on which to build your dream home, Timber Country Real Estate
can help you achieve your goals. Buying or selling, they guarantee
to put your interests first. Pictured is owner Michael Sessions and
staff plus the members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of
Commerce Diplomat’s team.
Chamber Happenings!
with Chamber of Commerce
April 2009 Chamber Events
April 3rd
uFirst Friday Luncheon - 12 Noon @ Crown Colony
April 7th
u Vision 2020 Government Mtg. - 7:30 a.m. @ The Chamber
April 8th
u AB/C Board Mtg. - 10:30 a.m. @ The Chamber
uLeadership Tomorrow - Quality of Life Day - 8:00 a.m. @ The Red Barn
April 9th
u Leadership Lufkin Education Day - 7:45 a.m.
April 10th
Good Friday — Chamber Closed
April 13th
uExpo Board Mtg. - 12 Noon @ The Chamber
u Leadership Tomorrow Committee Mtg. - 12 Noon @ The Chamber
April 14th
uLeadership Lufkin Alumni Association Advisory
Board Mtg. - 12 Noon @ The Chamber
April 15th
uChamber Board Mtg. 11:45 p.m. @ The Chamber
uThe May Packet Deadline
April 16th
uDiplomat Mtg. - 8:00 a.m. @ The Chamber
April 20th
uTexas State Forest Festival Committee Mtg.- 12 Noon @ The Chamber
u Business After Five @ Dr. Vivek Mangla’s Office - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
April 24th
uPower Networking Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. @ The Chamber
u Vision 2020 Healthcare Mtg. - 9:15 a.m. @ The Chamber
u 12 @ 12 Luncheon - Noon @ The Chamber
April 27th
u AB/C Community Coordinator Mtg. - 11:00 a.m. @ The Chamber
u Leadership Tomorrow Graduation—6:00 p.m. @
First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
April 30
u Business After Five - 5:30-7:00 p.m. @ Hospice in the Pines
APRIL 4
DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH OFF
April 22-25
ANGELINA COUNTY BENEFIT RODEO
George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center
April 12
EASTER SUNDAY
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Chamber Happenings!
with Chamber of Commerce
• Administrative • Industrial
• General Office • Production
• Skilled Trades
LUFKIN
3810 S. MEDFORD
632-4440
(936) 634-2291
www.DavisInsuranceOnline.com
NACOGDOCHES
1329 N. UNIVERSITY DR.
560-4200
Contact Manpower to learn more about
what we can do for your business.
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Chamber Happenings!
with Chamber of Commerce
2009 Angelina County Youth Fair Results – Presented by Loving Toyota-Scion
SHOP EXHIBITS
Ag Machinery and Equip. Division Winner – John David Eddins, Diboll FFA (Hay Fork)
Home and Recreational Use Division Winner – Jennifer Reeder, Diboll FFA (Fire Pit)
Livestock Equipment Division Winner – B.J. Flowers, Hudson FFA (Creep Feeder)
Tractor Division Winner – Cody Berry, Trent Cook, Adam Jarvis, Hudson FFA (1952 Int’l
Super A)
Trailer Division Winner – Andrew Kervin, Mark Weaver, Steven Hinesley, Blak Herring,
Zavalla FFA (16’ Utility Trailer)
STEER SHOW
Grand Champion Steer: Kaylee Sullivan, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion Steer: Katelyn Boles, Central 4-H
Champion Light Weight Steer: Heather Forrest, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion Light Weight Steer: Brooke Fenley, Central FFA
Champion Medium Light Steer: Andrew Polk, 4-H Horse Club
Reserve Champion Medium Light Steer: Adriana Mosley, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Champion Medium Light Steer: Preston Polk, 4-H Horse Club
Reserve Champion Medium Light Steer: Clay Crawford, Central FFA
Champion Heavy Weight Steer: Kaylee Sullivan, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Steer: Katelyn Boles, Central 4-H
Jr. Beef Showmanship Award – Katelyn Boles, Central 4-H
Chuck Arnold Sr. Beef Showmanship Award – Bo David Williford, Central FFA
Herdsman Award for Steers – Huntington FFA
MARKET HOG SHOW
Grand Champion Hog: Chris Headley, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion Hog: Kylee Wright, Hudson FFA
Champion – Class 1 (Light Weight Class): Cheyenne Swor, Diboll FFA
Reserve Champion Class 1 (Light Weight Class): Kaelen Whi2rth, Diboll 4-H
Champion – Class 2 (Medium Light Weight Class): Caleb Stanford, Diboll FFA
Reserve Champion – Class 2 (Medium Light Weight): Lora Windham, Lufkin FFA
Champion – Class 3 (Medium Weight Class): Kasen McCall, Huntington 4-H
Reserve Champion – Class Three (Medium Weight): Colton Boles, Central FFA
Champion – Class 4 (Heavy Weight Class): Chris Headley, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion – Class Four (Heavy Weight Class): Kylee Wright, Hudson FFA
Sr. Market Hog Showmanship Award – Kerri Ricks, Livestock 4-H
Jr. Market Hog Showmanship Award – Cheyenne Swor, Diboll FFA
Herdsman Award for Market Hogs – Diboll 4-H
MARKET LAMB SHOW
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Kayla Martin, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Cheyenne Swor, Diboll FFA
Champion Lightweight Lamb:Daniel Rhoades, 4-H Horse Club
Reserve Champion Lightweight Lamb:Courtney Daniels, Huntington 4-H
Champion Medium-Light Weight Lamb:Kayla Martin, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Champion Medium-Light Weight Lamb: Tyler Reynolds, Diboll FFA
Champion Medium-Heavy Weight Lamb: Cheyenne Swor, Diboll FFA
Reserve Champion Medium-Heavy Weight Lamb: John David Eddins, Diboll FFA
Champion Heavy Weight Lamb: Colton Martin, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Lamb: Lora Windham, Lufkin FFA
Jr. Market Lamb Showmanship Award – Kayla Martin, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Sr. Market Lamb Showmanship Award – Randall Martin, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Herdsman Award for Market Lambs – Blue Ribbon 4-H
MEAT GOAT SHOW
Grand Champion Market Goat: Helena Collmorgen, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Goat: Melissa James, Livestock 4-H
Champion Lightweight Goat: Mallory Burton, 4-H Horse Club
Reserve Champion Lightweight Goat: Caitlyn Smith, Hudson FFA
Champion Medium-Light Weight Goat: Jessica Cole, Hudson FFA
Reserve Champion Medium Weight Goat: Sara Read, Central 4-H
Champion Medium Weight Goat: Melissa James, Livestock 4-H
Reserve Medium Weight Goat: Roma Fenley, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Champion Medium-Heavy Weight Goat: Helena Collmorgen, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Medium-Heavy Weight Goat: Daniel Whitley, Central FFA
Champion Heavy Weight Goat: Lauren Boulware, Zavalla 4-H
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Goat: Jentry Page, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Jr. Meat Goat Showmanship Award – Dakota Frazier, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Sr. Meat Goat Showmanship Award – Kaydi Havard, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Herdsman Award for Market Goats – Livestock 4-H
BROILER SHOW
Grand Champion Pen of Broilers – Britany Richards, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Champion Pen of Broilers – Kara Peikert, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Champion Pullets – Britany Richards, Lufkin FFA
Reserve Pullets – Jakob Stephens, Diboll 4-H
Champion Roosters – Kara Peikert, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Roosters – Kaitlyn Selman, Diboll 4-H
COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW
Grand Champion Pen of Commercial Heifers – Melvin Linton, Diboll FFA
Reserve Champion Pen of Commercial Heifers – Hunter Linton, Diboll 4-H
MARKET RABBIT SHOW
Grand Champion Pen of Market Rabbits – Kari Rosser, Hudson FFA
Reserve Champion Pen of Market Rabbits – Colin Lowther, Diboll 4-H
BREEDING RABBIT SHOW
Grand Champion Californian Bucks – Colin Lowther, Diboll 4-H
Reserve Champion Californian Bucks – Adam Lowther, Diboll 4-H
Grand Champion Californian Does – Garrett Frazier, Diboll FFA
Reserve Champion Californian Does – Mikayla Young, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Grand Champion Other Buck – Sydney Latham, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Reserve Champion Other Doe – Alison Laird, Lufkin FFA
Best of Show – Colin Lowther, Diboll 4-H
Best Opposite – Sydney Latham, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Jr. Rabbit Showmanship – Sidney Latham, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Sr. Rabbit Showmanship – Adam Lowther, Diboll 4-H
BEEF HEIFER SHOW
Overall Grand Champion Beef Heifer: Travis Davidson, Huntington FFA
Reserve Champion Beef Heifer: Chancy Sessions, Central FFA
Champion American Heifer – Daniel Brashear, Huntington FFA
Reserve Champion American Heifer – Kendrick Spencer, Apple Springs FFA
Champion English Heifer –Travis Davidson, Huntington FFA
Reserve Champion English Heifer – Chancy Sessions, Central FFA
Champion Exotic Heifer – Bo David Williford, Central FFA
Reserve Champion Exotic Heifer – Koda Duren, Blue Ribbon 4-H
FOAL FUTURITY
Grand Champion Gelding: Lauren Daniel, Huntington All-Around 4-H
Reserve Champion Gelding: Lauren Boulware, Zavalla 4-H
Grand Champion Filly: Mallory Kelley, Huntington All-Around 4-H
Reserve Champion Filly: Rachel Albritton, Huntington FFA
Sr. Showmanship: Katye Foster, Central FFA
Jr. Showmanship: Lauren Daniel, Huntington All-Around 4-H
Herdsman Award for Horses – Zavalla 4-H
HOME ECONOMICS
Desserts: 1st Place, Pre-Junior – Emily Laroe, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Desserts: 1st Place, Junior – Matt Smithhart, 4-H Horse Club
Desserts: 1st Place, Senior – Shelby Richardson, 4-H Horse Club
Candies: 1st Place, Pre-Junior – Kelsy Due, Huntington Middle School FCCLA
Candies: 1st Place, Junior – Sarah Ferguson, Central FCCLA
Candies: 1st Place, Senior – Shawn Westbrook, Lufkin FCCLA
Pies: 1st Place: Pre-Junior – Kellen Spangler, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Pies: 1st Place: Junior – Abby Eddins, Livestock 4-H
Pies: 1st Place: Senior – Dee Ann Ferguson, Hudson FCCLA
Cookies: 1st Place: Pre-Junior – Cade Milligan, 4-H Horse Club
Cookies: 1st Place: Junior – Rachel Albritton, Huntington High School FCCLA
Cookies: 1st Place: Senior – Chris Munn, Lufkin FCCLA
Frosted Cakes: 1st Place: Pre Junior – Macie McKlesky, Huntington Middle School
Frosted Cakes: 1st Place: Junior – Madison Graham, Huntington FCCLA
Frosted Cakes: 1st Place: Senior – April Windham, Lufkin FCCLA
With or Without Glaze Cakes: 1st Place: Pre-Junior – Mary Grace Polk, 4-H Horse
With or Without Cakes: 1st Place: Junior – Trevor Nichols, Huntington FCCLA
With or Without Cakes: 1st Place: Senior – Kari Dippel, Hudson FCCLA
Quick Breads: 1st Place, Pre-Junior – Haley Brazil, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Quick Breads: 1st Place, Junior – Morgan Van Schoubroek, Huntington Middle School
Quick Breads: 1st Place, Senior – Trista Crowder, Hudson FCCLA
Yeast Breads: 1st Place, Pre-Junior – Jessica Thompson, Huntington Middle School
Yeast Breads: 1st Place, Junior – Cye Wilson, Huntington Middle School FCCLA
Yeast Breads: 1st Place, Senior – Cole Caraway, 4-H Horse Club
ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION
Woodworking
Senior Best of Show – Allison Laird, Lufkin FFA
Junior Best of Show – Grace Grandgeorge, 4-H Horse Club
Pre- Junior Best of Show – Michael Ferguson, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Crafts
Senior Best of Show – Katye Foster, Central FFA
Junior Best of Show – Courtney Daniels, Huntington 4-H
Pre – Junior Best of Show – Julia Collmorgan, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Fine Arts
Senior Best of Show – Ashley Spivey, Hudson Art
Junior Best of Show – Alex Dupree, Lufkin Art
Pre-Junior Best of Show – Kharis Serna, Huntington
Photography
Senior Best of Show – Chris Walker, Lufkin
Junior Best of Show – Hailey Smith, Diboll FFA
Pre- Junior Best of Show – Ramsay Campbell, Hudson 4-H
Wood/Metal Combo
Junior Best of Show – Payton Ferguson, Blue Ribbon 4-H
Pre- Junior Best of Show – Callan Clausen, Huntington All-Around 4-H
ANGELINA COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Cody Berry, Hudson High School
Haydyn Hicks Ford, Central High School
Morgan Nicholson, Lufkin High School
Brittany Fishar, Zavalla High School
Kathryn Jane Foster, Central High School
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Chamber Happenings!
with Chamber of Commerce
Special Thanks to Buyers at the 2009 Angelina County Youth Fair Auction
2007 Timberlands
4S Ranch
A-1 Towing
Abeldt’s Pharmacy
Alexander Lankford & Hiers
Allen Loggins & Son
Angelina County Broiler Growers
Angelina Excavating
Angelina Fuel
Angelina Hardwood
Angelina Savings Bank
AR Services
Arnold, Joanna & Charles
Axley & Rode, CPA’s
B&J Excavating
BancorpSouth
Blue Ribbon 4-H
Brookshire Brothers, LTD
Brown, Mr & Mrs.
Bud Boles
Burch, Greg & Lisa
Burgess, Delwyn
C&C Contractors
C. D. Metts Farms
Capital One
Carl Ray Polk
Carter MD, Kaywin
Chandler Law Office
Chris & Anita Caraway
Commercial Bank of Texas
Commercial Metals
Conroe Forest Products
Crocket Sand & Gravel
Daniel Duren Trucking
Dave Duren Timber Company
Diboll Merchant’s Association
Dryer’s Ice Cream (Brookshire Bros)
Dun Transportation & Stringing
Duncan Property Management
Durrett Reddy Mix
East Texas Asphalt
East Texas Livestock
Elroy Dieringer
Elton Cryer
Emery, Mike
Factory Sales & Engineering
Fagen, Ted
First Bank & Trust of East Texas
Forestry Supply
Foster, Gary & Nola
Frazier, Dakota & Katy
Gardner, Nona
Genco Federal Credit Union
Gerald Goodwin
Green Rock
GSV Properties
Hancock MD, Keith
Heritage Land Bank
Hill, Richard
Hollywood Dental
Hoshall Marketing
Hudson Buyer’s Pool
Huntington State Bank
J & H Auto Sales
Jay Jackson State Farm Insurance
Joe King Plumbing
Johnson Horse Farm
Johnson MD, Jerry
K & L Construction
Kassaw, Mr. & Mrs.
Kassaw, Todd & Kim
Little Boots Grocery
Logger’s Pool - Bought Grand
Champion Hog
Lufkin Business Man Buyer’s Pool Bought Grand Champion Steer
Lufkin Coca Cola
Lufkin Creosoting
Lufkin FFA Buyer’s Pool
Lufkin Industries
Lufkin Printing
McClary, Richard & Denise
McCleskey Enterprises
McCleskey Investment Properties
McCoy’s Building Supply
Melvin Linton Homes
Memorial Health System of East
Texas
Mercer Mazda
Miller Forestry
Modisette, Roy Lee & Lanell
Moore Brothers Construction
Morrison Supply
Murray Brothers Logging
Norton Excavating
Off Road Explosion
Perry & Angie Williams
Perry, Larry & Pam
PID Services
Polk Oil Company
Quality Restaurant Supply
R&R Performance Horses
Ray Polk Land & Cattle
Safeco Security
Slaughter & Son Paint
Smith, Travis
Steve Sage
Stevens Catering
Temple Inland
Texas Imaging Systems
Texas Timberjack
Timber Country Real Estate
Triple Creek Ranch
Truss & Son
Vines, David & Martha
Vines, DM
Warner Camp
Williams, Dedra
Williams, Royce
Williams, Terry & Angie
Youth Fair Buyer’s Pool
Zeleskey Hushpuppy Team
(Z Ratatonille)
Zeleskey Law Firm
Special Thanks to the Angelina County Youth Fair 2009 Buyers Pool Contributors
A. G. Perry & Son
A-1 Party Rental
Abeldt’s Pharmacy
Advanced Financial
Alexander & Spencer, CPA
Allen, Bobby & Rebecca
Allstate Insurance
Alvis, Max & Sally
Angelina Co. Sheriff Posse
Angelina County Mounted Patrol
Angelina Eye Center
AR Services
Armstrong, Jason - Attorney at Law
Atco Structures
Audiological Services
Bargains-R-US
Best Western Crown Colony
Big Tin Barn
Billy Horton Builders
Blackburn, Lynda
Body Masters
Boles Feed Company
Botsford, Dale
Boulware, Charles
Bowers, R. G.
Brock, Ricky & Denise
Brown, Bob & Tony
Bud Boles
Bufkin, James A.
Campbell, Kyle & Jenni
Caraway, Chris & Anita
Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home
Cassels, Jimmy
Cavenders Boot City
Central FFA
Chandra MD, JS
Chapparel Land Services
Childress, Dale
Clark’s Feed & Fertilizer
CMC Recycling
Coburn Supply
Collmorgen, Joseph & Robin
Collmorgen, Richard
Commercial Bank
Community Title
Consolidated Communications
Contractors Supply
Cook Tire
Darmstatder, Tom
Davis Forestry Insurance
Delwyn Burgess Trucking
Denman, Joe C.
Denman, Lynn & Sundra
Denny Oil Company
Diamond Photo
Diboll 4-H
Diboll Police Department
Don Duran
Double R Feed
Dubose Transmission & Automotive
Dugat, William
Dunagan Warehouse Corporation
Duncan & Duncan
Dunn’s Construction
Dupuis, Dale & Dawn
Earth ‘N’ Stone
East Tex Printing
East Texas Livestock
East Texas Veterinary Clinic
Ecker Remodeling
Eddins, Jr., Ted
Eddins, T. G. & Mary Sue
Emery, Mike
Ewell Equipment
Fairview Mini Mart
Family Medical Center
Fenley & Bate
Fenley, Perry & Penny
Flournoy, Fred & Cecilia
Ford, Gary & Lisa
Forest Services
Foster, Sandy
Friesen-Strain Insurance
Gann Medford
Gibraltor Construction
Goodwin, Gerald
Gorden, Jack
Green, Laurie
Griffith Engineers
Guy’s Construction
H&S Pallet
Haglund, PC, Wayne
Hancock, Sible & Jimmy
Hendrick, Don & Sandy
Hiers, Glenda
Hopper, Patsy
Hudson FFA Chapter
Huffman, Jerry
Inselman, Robert
J.A.M.
J.E. Kingham Construction
James, Larry & Martha
Jenkins, Codie
John Chance Tire Service
Jones Environmental
Jones, Bill & Patricia
Jones, Ed
Jones, Harold
Jones, Linda & Arthur
Jones, Tara
Jones, Thomas
Kassaw, Todd & Kim
Kent MD, Charles
KTRE
Kurth Investment Corp.
Kwik Kopy
Lamb, Rock & Lori
Langford, Gaylon & Suzanne
Langston Construction
Lawson, Elmo
Lenderman, Dennis
Livewell Athletic Club
Loggins Plumbing
Lufkin Farm Supply
Lufkin Federal Credit Union
Lufkin Industries
Lufkin Power Sports
Lufkin Printing
Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo Company
Martin, Rodger
Mason, Terry & Lora
Mathis, Payton & Barbara
McGuire, Michael & Pat
McKewen DDS, Taylor
McReynolds, Jim
Memorial Health System East Texas
Memorial Specialty Hospital
Merrell, Ryan & Shelley
Meyer, Karen
Moline, Tony & Devan
Monte Ramsey
Moore, Harrell
Morgan Insurance
Morgan Oil Company
Morgan, Chad - State Farm
Insurance
Nerren, P. D.
Overhead Door
Patel, Victor
Performance Truck
Pineywoods Sanitation
Polk Oil Company
Popeye’s Chicken
Pouland, Geraldine
Pouland’s
Precision Autobody
Precision Machine
Ray’s Drive In
Read, Sandi
Richardson Dozer Service
Ricks, Wanda
Riley’s Truck Service
Risner, Justin
Roberts, Sid
Ronson Construction
Ross Motorsports
Rush Peterbuilt Truck Center
Sanders, Tom
Schinke, Susan
Security & Guaranty Abstract
Shands, Jay
Sharp, Leonard F.
Shipley, Frank
Shockley Auction Company
Simes, Cary
Simon & Louise Henderson
Foundation
Slack, James
Smith, Craig
Southwood Animal Clinic
Square Shooters
Squyres, Reggie & Debbie
Stafford’s Liquigas
Stanley, R. D.
Stevenson Distributing
Swor, Cheyenne
Swor, Kevin & Andrea
Swor, Vernon
Texas Surveying Association
Texas Trans Eastern
Thannisch, M.D., George
Timberland Discount Pharmacy
Trammel, Don
Treadwell, Vince
Vann, Larry & Beverley
Vaughn, Joe Ben
Walker, Larry
Wal-Mart
Watkins, Brent
Watson, Van
Weisinger Electric
Wells, Judi
Whataburger
Whiteker, Mary Ann
White’s Generator
Whitten, Mike & Linda
Winthrop, Arthur
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Wright, Eric
Wynn Life & Health Insurnace
Y’barbo, Robert
Young, James
Zavalla FFA
Keep it Clean!
with Angelina Beautiful/Clean
Angelina Beautiful/Clean Invites you and
your Organization to Participate in the
Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off
on Saturday April 4th
Earth Day April 22nd
The Don’t Mess with Texas
Trash-Off will once again be
the premier event of the annual
Great American Cleanup
sponsored by Angelina Beautiful/
Clean. You have the opportunity
to join thousands of Texans and
Millions of Americans in this
great event.
Please help us “Keep Angelina County Beautiful” by participating.
The cleanup will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, April 4th. Adopt-AHighway and Adopt-A-Street groups will meet at their regular pick-up
sites. All other participants will be contacted by Angelina Beautiful/
Clean and will be given an assigned location based upon needs of the
county and group participating. Your group can register online at www.
angelinabeautifulclean.org or call Amanda Anderson at 936 63CLEAN
for more information. Registration deadline is Tuesday March 31st.
Prize money will be awarded in each community based on the number
of active participants in your group. The top three active groups/
organizations will win prize money!
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community.
We all hold an obligation to preserve and protect our
environment. Through our everyday choices and actions,
we collectively have a huge impact on our world. Think
of things that you do in your everyday life that you could
incorporate the 3 R’s.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Our Mission:
To educate and empower East Texans to take responsibility for enhancing their community environment.
Our Vision:
To make Angelina County the Texas model for environmental excellence, one community at a time.
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• Specialty Cakes • Banquets
• Executives Luncheon
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936-240-4223
Cell
639-6738
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• Carpet & Furniture Cleaning
• Ceramic Tile Cleaning
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Restoration
Let Us Be Your Solution
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Keep it Clean!
with Angelina Beautiful/Clean
Angelina Beautiful/Clean has been teaming up
with a group of Lufkin High School students
who go out in to the community and help recycle
everything from toner cartridges to cell phones.
We have made a video for these students about
the Cartridges for Kids Program. The video
highlights the importance of recycling and
environmental stewardship. Please help out this
group of students by logging on to the website
below and watching the video.
www.angelinabeautifulclean.org
Your view helps! Enjoy!
Green Air PodCast - Log on to
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and listen to the first Angelina Beautiful/Clean PodCast!
Cartridges for Kids call 936 63CLEAN
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$1 to Keep Lufkin
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The Texas Forestry Museum’s Lumberjack Challenge
While you are at the event, take the opportunity to visit the museum’s indoor
Sawmill Town exhibit. This exhibit takes visitors through everyday life in a
The Texas Forestry Museum wants you and your family to try out your
sawmill town, from the town’s post office to the sawmill’s steam engine. You
lumberjack skills on Saturday April 4, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at
may also want to visit the museum’s outdoor exhibits including an actual logour fourth annual Lumberjack Challenge. Families are invited to come visit
ging locomotive and fire tower.
the museum and participate in lumberjack games, crafts, and activities. The
The Texas Forestry Museum, a private non- profit
Stephen F. Austin State University Arthur Temple College of Forestry and
organization, is located at 1905 Atkinson Dr. in Lufkin,
Agriculture Sylvans Club will be on hand teaching children how to use a cross open seven days a week. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Moncut saw and how to age pine trees. You’ll also get a see a demonstration of the day through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
team in action! This event is FREE and open to the public, so everyone is wel- Sunday, except major holidays. For more informacome. Do not miss out on this great opportunity for the entire family to have
tion on the Texas Forestry Museum and its scheduled
fun while learning a little more about lumberjack skills and traditions.
events, please call 936-632-9535.
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April 2009
For more happenings in Lufkin, please visit www.visitlufkin.com/Events!
3 Piney Woods Jazz Festival Concert
A gala performance by the AC Swinging Roadrunner Jazz Band, the
ACC Big Band, and guest artist saxophonist Rick Condit, 7:30-9:00
p.m. Hudgins Hall Auditorium on the AC Campus (936) 633-5233
18 4th Annual Crown Colony Open Tennis Tournament
A Junior Grand Prix Event for youth and adults. Levels of
sponsorships available, all day event, Crown Colony Country Club
(936) 639-5068
4 Don’t Mess With Texas Trash, Off
A County Wide Clean up hosted by Angelina Beautiful Clean, 8:00
a.m. (936) 632-5326
22-25 2009 Angelina Benefit Rodeo
Presented by Lufkin Host Lions Club with Specialty Act: Pro-Tour
FMX Freestyle Motocross exhibition and demonstration, register for
Muttin Bustin at Baskin’s Department Store, George H. Henderson Jr.
Exposition Center, 7:00 p.m. nightly, (936) 634-2121
4 Lumberjack Challenge
Try out your lumberjack skill along with games, crafts and activities,
free and open to the public, 10:00-12:00 p.m., Texas Forestry Museum
(936)632-9535
11 First Christian Church Easter Eggstravaganza
An egg hunt for all the children of the East Texas community. This
event is Free along with free popcorn, coke and candy filled eggs
10:00-12:00p.m., First Christian Church (936) 634-8341
23 Junior League of Lufkin’s Spring Market
Premier shopping event in Lufkin $5.00 admission includes entry in a
raffle for a Louis Vuitton Purse, 10:00-5:00 p.m., (936) 404-3737
23 “Wait Until Dark”
Broadway hit by Frederick Knott 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater (936) 6335233
11 Fajita Fly-In
25 Celebrate Paint
Pilots fly into the Angelina County Airport to visit with friends and
Come explore what you can create with paint, available for all ages,
eat fajitas, a $5.00 donation. 10:00-2:00 p.m., Angelina County Airport 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Museum of East Texas (936) 639-4434
(936)255-0422
28 “The Sleeping Beauty”
16 Mosaic Center Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction
The internationally-renowned Russian National Ballet Theater brings
Fund raising event to benefit the Mosaic Center of Lufkin, a Christian one of the classical ballet’s finest
Women’s Job Corp program, 6:00-9:00 p.m., First United Methodist
achievements to the Lufkin stage, 7:30Church Life Center (936) 639-5068
10:00 p.m., Temple Theater (936)6335454
16 AC Chorale Spring Concert
Family friendly concert event, Hudgins Hall Auditorium
30 AC Roadrunner Jazz Band Spring
(936) 633-5233
Concert
The ACC Big Band joins the
17 St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School Bayou Bash
Roadrunners for an evening of cool jazz
An annual event of fun, food, fellowship along with a silent and
and hot swing, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Hudgins
live auction all benefiting the school, 6:00-10:00 p.m., St. Cyprian’s
Hall Auditorium on the AC campus
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Leadership Tomorrow
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Social Services and Health Care Day
for Leadership Tomorrow
The class prepares for a tour of the new tower under construction at Memorial Health
System of East Texas. Left to right: Bo/David Williford, Lauren Boulware,
Lucky Buchanan, Hunter Cook, and Chase Allen.
The Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2009 spent March11th learning about the social
services and health care available in our community.
The class visited both Woodland Heights Medical Center and Memorial Health
System of East Texas. The class was given an opportunity to learn more about careers
in health care and the future of technology in this field with a look behind the scenes at
specialized areas in each hospital.
The afternoon began at the Lufkin State School with an overview of the services they
provide, volunteer opportunities, and a tour of the various facilities. Buckner Family
Place was the last stop of the day. Brenda Dunn explained the purpose of the facility and demonstrated how a safe environment is provided for the residents while they
focus on their children and completing their education.
Leadership Tomorrow will meet for its final session, Quality of Life Day, on April 8th.
The March session was sponsored by Carter Bloodcare and coordinated by Sammy
Weaver of Consolidated Communications with Libby Allen of the Lufkin State School.
Libby Allen is the Leadership Tomorrow Chairman and Sammy Weaver is a member of
the Leadership Tomorrow Committee which oversees the program. The class, which is
hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Lufkin,
consists of 20 high school juniors from Angelina County. The program exists to give
students with leadership potential the skills and knowledge to explore leadership opportunities for their future in Angelina County and to educate them on all aspects of
the community. For more information on Leadership Tomorrow, contact Susie Cardwell
at 936-634-6644 or [email protected].
The class enjoyed seeing an art exhibit and competition at the Lufkin State School.
Left to right: Sydney Jones, Chelsea Burns, Lauren Boulware, and Haylee Champion.
The class started their day at Woodland Heights Medical Center with a photo in the lobby.
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Leadership Lufkin
Healthcare and Human Services Day
The 2008-2009 Leadership Lufkin Class attended its Healthcare and Human Services Day, on March 5, 2009. The day was spent learning about the
local health care facilities and services available in our community. The session coordinators were Dr. Bill Newton of Angelina Plastic Surgery and Molina Courtney of Huntington State Bank—both graduates of the 2007-2008
Leadership Lufkin class. Sponsors for the session were Woodland Heights
Medical Center and Carter Bloodcare.
The day began with breakfast at Memorial Health System of East Texas
and an overview of medical care and future plans of the facility, by Bryant
Krenek, CEO of Memorial. The class toured the Cancer Center, Temple
Imaging Center, and the new tower under construction. The next stop was
Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy. The class had the opportunity to tour the pharmacy including the mastectomy fitting room, the therapeutic shoe room, and
the compounding facility.
The morning concluded at Woodland Heights Medical Center with lunch
and a look at the current medical needs, along with future concerns in the
industry, by Interim CEO, Bill Weldon. The class toured the Heart Catherization Lab, Radiology/X-Ray, Labor and Delivery, and the surgerical area.
Next was a tour of the Charlie Wilson VA Clinic and the services they provide, along with the plans for their new location on John Redditt Drive. The
next stop was Angelina County & Cities Health District with Sharon Shaw,
Administrator, providing the class with information on the services provided
by the facility for the area it covers and their role in preparation for both
national and local emergencies.
The class completed its day with a planning meeting for the upcoming
Angelina County Science & Tech Fair. The Fair will be help on May 6th and
7th at the George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center and is the community
project for the class.
The class will continue its leadership training on April 9th with Education Day. Leadership Lufkin is a program designed to identify and educate
the existing and potential leaders of Lufkin and Angelina County. For more
information on Leadership Lufkin or the Angelina County Science & Tech
Fair, contact Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 or [email protected].
Applications and information on Leadership Lufkin are available year round
at www.leadershiplufkin.com.
The class stops for a group photo during their tour of Woodland Heights Medical Center.
Construction Projects Director, Terry Elliott, (left) takes Leadership Lufkin through the new tower under
construction at Memorial Health System of East Texas.
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Science & Tech Fair
Angelina County
The Elements are Coming Together for the
12th Annual Science & Tech Fair
Rockets made from soda bottles, towers built with toothpicks, energy
converting contraptions, inventions and much more will be the excitement
of the day for many Angelina County students on Wednesday, May 6. The
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and the 2009 Leadership
Lufkin class invite the community to the 12th Annual Science & Tech Fair at
the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center.
“The Angelina County Science & Tech Fair began in 1998 to foster interest
in the science and technology related fields of study,” said Jeff Whitfield,
Chairman of the Angelina County Science and Technology Fair. “It has
grown from hosting 190 teams and 479 students the first year to registering
600 plus teams and more than 1,000 students in recent years.”
The Science & Tech Fair is a chance for students in grades 6 -12 to test
their knowledge and skills in different science and technology related
competitions. This year’s competitions include Conversion Contraption,
Eggonaut Rocket, Toothpick Tower, Rube Goldberg, Invention with a
Computer Modding Option and Life Science.
Participating students will be competing for awards and prize drawings.
A $2000 scholarship will be available to a qualifying high school senior or
a qualifying team of seniors that participate in the Life Science or Invention
categories.
After checking-in and registering the projects on Tuesday, May 5, students
will return the following morning, Wednesday, May 7, for competitions.
Event activities and competitions will begin at 9:15 a.m. and continue until
noon. The Crime Stoppers Band will be entertaining the crowd while final
scores are tallied and awards are prepared. The awards presentation is
scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
The Angelina community is invited and encouraged to attend and support
our youth. Many amazing projects are expected to be displayed. The
community will want to see these talented students competing in all events.
Also, presenting sponsor of the Science and Technology Fair, Lockheed
Martin, will display a rocket exhibit that is open to the students and the
community. Another exhibit new to the fair is CSI Angelina. CSI Angelina
will feature a forensic investigation style display. Students and the
community are welcome to explore the possibilities of science and technology
working together to solve problems.
The 12th Annual Science & Tech Fair is hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina
County Chamber of Commerce and is a project of the Leadership Lufkin
class. This fair is made possible by sponsors and volunteers.
Many thanks go out to the sponsors who help make this event such a
success:
•
Presenting Sponsor - Lockheed Martin
•
Gold Sponsors - Guy’s Scrap, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Temple-Inland
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Hospitality Sponsor - Brookshire Brothers
•
Event Sponsors - Angelina Electrical & Telephone, City Wide
Directories LLC, Consolidated Communications, Johnson Pools &
Spas, Memorial Health System of East Texas, Woodland Heights Medical Center;
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Silver Sponsors – Arcadis, Audiological Services, Carter Blood Care,
CCM Electric, Charanza Law Office, Cherokee Industrial Fab., Ltd.,
Choice Cut Meat Market, Cintas Corporation, Earth ‘n’ Stone,
Forestar Real Estate Group, Huntington State Bank, Loggins
Plumbing, Ludco Electric, Mustang Cat, Pax-Sun, Rite-Weigh Scales,
Inc., Southwood Drive Animal Clinic, Taylor McKewen, D.D.S.
For more information about this event or for volunteer opportunities, please
visit www.angelinascienceandtech.com or contact Susie Cardwell at (936)
634-6644 or [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE!
Alumni Association
Leadership Lufkin
Alumni Association Party
Thursday, April 2nd at The Red Barn
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served.
Meet and greet with your class, as well as, all other classes who have graduated with Leadership Lufkin! If you have not joined the Alumni Association,
don’t miss this opportunity!
Please RSVP to 634-6644 or [email protected].
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
NECHES RIVER RENDEZVOUS
8:00 A.M. Start
Temple-Inland’s North Boggy Slough
Wildlife Management Area
Get your canoes ready and your life jackets on! This
scenic 10- mile canoe trip down the Neches River is
a nature tourism event designed to promote outdoor
wilderness adventure in East Texas by framing a day
of paddling with the panoramic Neches River and
surrounding forests. We invite you to come and enjoy the
beauty, challenge, and pleasure of the Neches River!
FOR AN OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CONTACT:
The Lufkin Convention & Visitors Bureau
1615 South Chestnut
Lufkin, TX 75901
800.409.5959 or 936.634.6644 or www.visitlufkin.com
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Rick Schiller to Speak at
First Friday Luncheon – April 3rd
Rick Schiller will be the featured speaker at The Chamber’s First Friday lunch on Friday, April 3,
2009 at noon, Crown Colony Country Club. Rick will speak to the subject: “Why our Children need
the Performing Art…and, what about the Grown-Ups?” Rick will also announce the Arts Alliance’s
new 2009-10 Season.
Rick Schiller is starting his fifth year as Executive Director of the Angelina Arts Alliance. In this
position, he programs three live performing arts series for East Texas audiences at the Temple
Theatre on the Angelina College campus. They are: a yearly Premier Series of professional music,
dance, and theatre events, a Schooltime Series for area students and their teachers, and a Family
Matinee Series, especially designed for families to enjoy together. This current season, Rick -- and
his Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers – will have presented 17 diverse performances -- and
served over 13,000 East Texans and their families. In addition, Rick oversees the Arts Alliance’s
popular Camp CenterStage program, now planning its seventh summer of theatre training for
students entering Grades 5-10. This summer, the camp expands to include morning sessions for
children entering Grades 1-4. All Temple Theatre performances – and Camp CenterStage – are
produced in partnership with Angelina College.
Rick Schiller received his undergraduate degree in theatre from the University of Michigan and
his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston. His career has embraced the two
worlds of theatre and advertising. He has staged more than 85 live productions as artistic/managing director of theatres in Austin, Chattanooga, Louisville, Midland (TX), and Lynchburg (VA). For
nineteen years, he served as head of broadcast production for several national advertising agencies
in the U.S. and Canada, where he produced/directed more than 600 tv commercials. He moved to
Lufkin – from Austin – in January, 2005.
In early 1996, Angelina College announced plans to build a multi-million dollar fine arts center
with a state-of-the-art theatre. The concept for the Angelina Arts Alliance was born later that year;
however the organization did not begin to take shape until 1999, when a core group of individuals
began planning in earnest. A Board of Directors was appointed in 2000. Its first season began in
September, 2001 with a concert/performance by Marvin Hamlisch.
The mission of the Arts Alliance has always been to enrich the lives of the families in East Texas
through the performing arts. By the end of its 2008-09 season, the Arts Alliance will have presented
55 major events, with artists traveling to Lufkin from throughout the U.S., as well as China, Russia,
Canada, Hungary, and Ireland.
The Arts Alliance is supported by its season subscribers and ticket-buyers, corporate/ usiness/
individual sponsors, foundations, personal donations, and advertisers. All realize the value the Arts
Alliance brings to the quality of life in the community. The organization continually looks for ways
to extend its offerings and expand its reach, so that it can represent – and offer services to – all of
East Texas.
Thank you to our sponsors; Presenting Sponsor – Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Company, April Gold
Sponsors – Zimmerman Communications and Oncor. Tickets for the luncheon are $15 and may be
reserved by calling 634-6644 or emailing [email protected].
Texas State Forest Festival
Earns Four Awards in
Statewide Competition
The Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAF&E) recently
presented four awards to the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce for the marketing campaign developed to
promote the Texas State Forest Festival. The marketing campaign was designed by Lufkin Printing Company’s Jeanelle
McCall. “Jeanelle has been instrumental in promoting the
Texas State Forest Festival for years. She continues to come
up with wonderful posters, brochures and flyers,” said Jerry
Huffman, President/CEO of The Chamber.
The fair won the awards in competition with other events in
the under 50,000 attendance category:
First Place: Best Program/Brochure/Flyer
First Place: Best Printed Material (Misc.)
First Place: Best Newspaper Insert
Second Place: Best Promotional Poster
The plaques for the TAF&E Ray Cammack Show Awards of
Excellence in Marketing and Communications were presented at the TAF&E Annual Convention and Trade Show in
Austin.
The TAF&E Marketing Awards program recognizes excellence in marketing campaigns that promote fairs and events.
The Texas Association of Fairs and Events is an organization
made up of over 100 fairs and festivals and approximately 200
associate members who supply goods and services.
Pictured is Jeanelle McCall and Chairman of the Texas State Forest Festival, Billy Ball holding the TAFE awards.