Summer 2013 - The Langdale Company

Summer 2013 Volume 12 Issue 2
Affiliate Spotlight
WORKING TOGETHER IN
WILLACOOCHEE
Harmony© line brand, which Southern Builders (Valdosta,
GA) carries, as well as, through other distributors that you
might find in building products stores such as, Home
Depot or Lowes. After an addition of 80,000 sq. ft., today,
the plant is 190,000 sq. ft and has grown to 110 employees. Randy Fortune, General Manager, stated, “We
regulary deliver product to customers throughout the
southeastern United States.”
On September 1, 1998, Langboard, Inc.’s MDF plant
began production in Willacoochee, GA. The plant produces Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), an engineered
wood based panel made of 100% Southern Yellow Pine.
Available in four different grades of product: Industrial,
Embossing, Moulding and Door Grade, it is used in a variety of applications.
Adams stated that, “While in the beginning TLC
Mouldings used the one foot drops, it is now just 15% of
the raw material used by them. Today the majority of
product that they use are the full MDF panels.”
“In manufacturing MDF panels,” said Mike Adams,
General Manager, “Langboard produces five foot panels.
For some customers we trim them to four foot panels,
creating a one foot drop.” Wanting to utilize the one foot
drops, Management began an investigation process and a
feasibility study of the moulding industry. As a result, a
decision was made to build a 110,000 sq. ft. MDF moulding plant next door to Langboard’s MDF plant.
Another idea was sparked when TLC Mouldings decided
to make “runners” out of the end trim of the panel they
purchase from MDF. “We use to burn them,” said
Fortune, “But now we sell them back to MDF.”
With 42 employees, the 110,000 sq. ft. TLC Mouldings,
Inc. plant, located in Willacoochee next door to the MDF
plant, began operations in June 2001. TLC Mouldings
produce baseboards, casings, chair rails and crown mouldings made from MDF. They are sold under the
Inside This Issue:
Forestry Field Day
Automotive News
Community News
Recipe Corner
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Seasonal Snapshots
Money Basics
Kinderlou News
Family News
TLC Mouldings also has waste dust that is created from
the production of the moulding. This dust is mixed with
trim from the saws and then processed into pellets that are
sent back to the MDF plant for boiler fuel.
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Safety News
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Healthy News
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Employee Spotlight 16
Loblolly Polly
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Plant News
Retiree Spotlight
Benefit News
Kids Page
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Industries Update
Affiliate Spotlight
Continued from page 1.
An additional part of the MDF process that brought about
another company in The Langdale Company family is the
addition of wax emulsion to the refined chips and shavings.
In May 2005, TLC Wood Additives was created to produce
wax emulsion and slack wax
blends (wax melted into liquid state). These waxes are
used in MDF, OSB, egg cartons and other products to
provide
control over water absorption and thickness swell, giving
products dimensional stability. Shelly Chauncey,
General Manager, said, “50% of our production is for outside sales. In April, we set a new record.” They service
customers in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and
Mexico.
MDF Forming Line
“One of the great things about this working relationship
between our companies,” relayed Mike, “is that we communicate every day. And as customers we can talk about
problems we encounter, making quality control easier for
everyone.”
Langboard MDF Panels on Board Cooler
TLC Wood Additives - Tanks for mixing finished
product and wax emulsion
TLC Mouldings Finished Product
Harmony© Mouldings
TLC Mouldings’ Paint Line Out Feed
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The Langdale Company
Hosts 31st Annual FFA
Forestry Field Day
More than 180 young natural scientists from nine South Georgia high
schools and middle schools were afforded the opportunity to compete in
forestry events and network with like-minded peers during The
Langdale Company’s 31st Annual Forest Field Day in Brooks County.
The field day challenge tested participants in skills and knowledge
that covered all areas of forest management to prepare the students for
competition at higher levels, according to Langdale Forest Supervisor
Hal Rowe.
“Some of these students don’t have family or friends in this industry,
so they’re not going to get many opportunities to get out in the field and
experience some of the things they have today,” said Rowe.
He also said that there were kids on the opposite end of the spectrum, who organizers expected to excel before the competition even
began.
“A lot of these kids that come and are successful are the one who do
these throughout the year,” said Rowe.
“Some go to a half-dozen or so forestry competitions in a year in
preparation for state and national competitions.”
The Georgia FFA is a youth organization of more than 36,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science,
business and technology of agriculture with 350 chapters in Georgia,
according to FFA officials.
The Langdale Company’s Forestry Field Day is one of many educational activities offered through the Georgia FFA Association.
Information from article by Quinten Plummer, The Valdosta Daily
Times, March 13, 2013.
Industries Update
WINNERS
TREE / FOREST DISORDERS
1st Place – Thomas Co. Central – David Huckeba Carver
2nd Place – Ware Co. High – Clayton Thrift
3rd Place – Echols Co. High – Alexis Rivera
OCULAR ESTIMATION
1st Place – Thomas Co. Central – Nick Robison
2nd Place – Thomas Co. Central – A. J. Stanton
3rd Place – Thomas Co. Central – Tanner King
TREE IDENTIFICATION
1st Place – Ware Co. High – Zeke Smith
2nd Place – Echols Co. High – Elizabeth Young
3rd Place – Charlton Co. High – Cole Carter
HAND COMPASS PRACTICUM
1s Place – Charlton Co. High – Austin Dority
2nd Place – Tift Co. High – Steven Farmer
3rd Place – Charlton Co. High – Jamison Sands
TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT AND / OR THINNING
1st Place – Echols Co. High – Brooke Smith
2nd Place – Thomas Co. Central – Madelyn Griner
3rd Place – Ware Co. High – Michael Herrin
TIMBER CRUISING FOR BOARD FOOT VOLUME
1st Place – Echols Co. Middle – Avery Wood
2nd Place – Ware Co. High – Andrea Dukes
3rd Place – Thomas Co. Central – Austin McLeod
LAND MEASUREMENT
1st Place – Echols Co. Middle – Matthew Culpepper
2nd Place – Echols Co. High – Brandon Hancock
3rd Place – Coffee Co. High – Andrew Wiggins
FOREST MANAGEMENT
1st Place – Echols Co. High – Clay Corbett & Cody Corbett
2nd Place – Charlton Co. High – Jeb Stewart & Caleb Green
3rd Place – Tift Co. High – Lyle Richardson & Austin Avant
REFORESTATION
1st Place – Thomas Co. Central – Alan Glenn
2nd Place – Echols Co. High – Josh Lane
3rd Place – Tift Co. High – Jacob Potts
TIMBER CRUISING FOR CORD VOLUME
1st Place – Ware Co. High – Charlton Bennett
2nd Place – Echols Co. Middle – James Michael Coggins
3rd Place – Thomas Co. Central – Lake Odom
Participating Schools
Lowndes County High School
Lowndes County Middle
Thomas County Central
Charlton High School
Coffee County High School
Echols County High School
Echols County Middle
Ware County High School
Tift County High School
Industries Update
Seasonal Snapshots
Winning Photo
Liska McKinnon (Southern Builders)
is the winner of the Spring 2013
Seasonal Snapshots contest! She
received a $100 grand prize.
“Spring day at the Waterfall”
Billy Hull (LFP) entered this photo of his
sons at Amicola Falls.
“Grins & Giggles”
Jackson McKinnon, son of Liska
McKinnon (Southern Bldrs)
“Catcha Falling Star Resort - Negril, Jamaica”
This stunning photo was sent in by
Ashley Sirmans (Langdale Fuel).
“Riding in Style”
Tracyee Mathis (Clarion) submitted this
photo of her daughter, Tristan.
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Industries Update
Summer Photo Contest
PHOTO SUBJECT:
DEADLINE:
Photographer’s Choice
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
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, 307 W 7th St, Louisville GA 30434,
[email protected].
100 Grand Prize!
“Mud Bath”
Steve Harper (MDF) entered this photo
of his sons, Noah and Parker playing in the mud
after a rainy summer day.
Charles Odum (LFP)
submitted this photo.
“My Backyard Garden & Sidekick”
Seasonal Snapshots continued on page 6.
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Industries Update
Seasonal Snapshots
Continued from page 5.
“Little All-Star”
Submitted by Alan Jay (LFP - Sweetwater)
“River Time”
Darleen Gist (Clarion Inn) submitted this photo
of granddaughter, Kaleigh Madison Johns.
Safety News
By the time you read this 2013 will be half over. We’ve made some progress toward our goal of
zero recordables but there is still a ways to go.
Most of the accidents this year continue to be the result of an unsafe act. Whether it’s the lack
of proper protective equipment or taking a shortcut, if enough unsafe acts are committed there
will eventually be a close call. And if there are enough close calls one of them will result in a
recordable injury.
One thing that is common among facilities with good safety records is that employees watch
out for each other. When someone forgets to put on their safety glasses after break, their
coworkers don’t hesitate to remind them to do so.
How about you? Do you tell your fellow employee to follow the safety rules? Do you even
notice? It’s important to be observant, to notice unsafe behavior, to be “calibrated” for safety.
It’s easy to observe the speed limit when you see a state trooper. It’s easy to be safe when
your supervisor or the safety manager is nearby. But a facility becomes safe only when that
behavior happens all the time. Watch out for your coworker. Watch out for yourself. Being safe
is the right thing to do.
Going home every day is the reward for working safely. Do it for yourself.
Do it for your family.
Tom Putnam
Health & Safety Director
Langdale Industries
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Plant News
Industries Update
LFP Sawmill Installs
New Edger
WaneShear Edger
Langdale Forest Products recently completed installing a new edger
in their Valdosta, GA sawmill. The edger project was completed inhouse, thanks to the concentrated efforts of many LFP departments
and employees, all working together-safely.
The project began in October 2012. “The old edger was wearing out
and we knew it was time to replace it, but in addition to replacing it we
wanted to look at how we could increase log yield and production,”
said Tim Adams, LFP General Manager. “A group of LFP managers travelled to an Expo in Portland, OR to see different edgers and
find a manufacturer that would work with us to make sure we got an
edger that met our production needs and would be able to fit into our
existing facility.”
LFP Day Maintenance Group
Once the decision was made to go with the WaneShear edger, the
blueprints for all the support components of the infeed and outfeed
were given to Ronnie Lightsey, LFP Fabrication Manager.
“We then got to work building the components in-house,” said Ronnie.
“The manufacturer was very supportive and helpful,” stated Tim.
“After the manufacturer selection, we sent two employees to California
to the WaneShear plant to learn how to assemble and maintain the
edger. “
The edger’s purpose is to take a board with geometric defects, or
wane (rounded edges), and trim it so it will be marketable. The old
transverse edger had been in use since 1998, and it moved perpendicular to the line’s flow. Its saws were stationary and had to be refurbished periodically.
LFP Night Maintenance Group
The new WaneShear edger is linear. It positions and scans as the
edger sees it on the line going toward the machine, making it more
accurate because the scan is closer to the operation. “We are currently running an average of 34 pieces a minute,” relayed John
Lindsey, LFP Production Manager. “That is over 10 pieces a
minute better than with the old edger, and we are producing a better
finished product. Because the operators are further away from the
machine, it is even safer than the old edger. The mill has more space
and is more open. It is also quieter.”
“A lot of long hours and hard work went into getting the new
WaneShear edger into the sawmill,” stated Tim. “We had to remove
the roof (in the rain) to put in the new equipment. Production,
Maintenance, Electrical and Fabrication employees worked together
to ensure this project was implemented safely, resulting in zero
injuries.”
The new edger began production on May 9th.
LFP Fabrication Dept.
Industries Update
Automotive News
News Items From Langdale Ford
New Title Tax
It would take this entire newsletter to explain all of the different items contained in the new title tax that was
voted into state law and implemented on March 1st of this year. The good news for the customer however, is
that most of the changes were good for the consumer.
Basically, in most cases, sales tax on a vehicle
purchased was eliminated and replaced by a
new "Title Tax". The first bit of good news is
that the new "tax" is 6.5% as opposed to the
7% sales tax that you would have paid on your
purchase prior to March 1st. That tax will
increase to 6.75% on January 1st 2014 and
back to 7% a year later in 2015. The second
bit of good news is that if you pay the "Title
Tax" you will no longer be required to pay the
dreaded yearly ad valorem tax. There is a
provision for those who purchased between
1-1-12 and 3-1-13 to "opt in" the new
program. If you own a vehicle that was
purchased before 1-1-12, you will be required to continue paying ad valorem taxes for as long as you continue to
own that vehicle. Another new part of the law is that private sales between owners will now be taxed at the 6.5%
as well.
Used Vehicle Market Soars
If you've shopped for a pre owned vehicle lately you've probably been surprised to see the high prices good
vehicles are commanding. Ever since the financial meltdown of a few years ago, good quality used vehicles
have been hard to find. The problem is that when the new vehicle market declined so bad during those years
there were just less vehicles produced. That means there are just less 2-5 year old used vehicles in existence
today and most of those owners are keeping their vehicles. The good news for you is that if you have a vehicle
that is in good condition, it will bring top dollar as a trade in. If you have one with low mileage it will be especially desirable. Here at Langdale Ford we will buy your used car even if you don't plan on buying a new or
used car or truck from us. Just bring it by our Super Center office on Patterson St. and we will be glad to make
you an offer.
A Great Time To Buy
If you consider all of the factors, it really is a great time to look into buying a new or used car or truck. First,
that "Title Tax" of 6.5% will increase on January 1st of next year and you will eliminate that aggravating ad valorem tax on your new purchase. With the strong pre owned vehicle market, you'll get the highest offer on your
trade in, we might even surprise you.
More Automotive News on continued on page 10.
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Industries Update
This time of year is generally when we are
closing out the model year and preparing for
the new so the deals will be strong. This is
also when the factory is giving the highest
rebates of the year and we love passing on
those great incentives to our customers.
It's also a great time as far as interest rates are
concerned. If you've purchased cars in the past
you know that we will probably never see
interest rates this low ever again. We search
the market for the best rates for our customers
and pass them on to you. You can lock on to a
good rate for 5, 6 or even 7 years.
Ford Motor Co. is building the most fuel efficient cars in their history. Our vehicles either lead or tie just about
any other new vehicles in their respective segments. If you're driving an older vehicle, there's a good chance that
we’ll be able to improve your fuel mileage considerably.
Another great option is leasing for new vehicles. All of the positive factors just mentioned combine to make
leasing a viable option for a lot of customers. If you generally trade every 2-4 years but never seem to have any
equity, you'll be a great candidate for a lease. Just let one of our Sales Associates give you all of the details.
More Automotive News continued on page 10.
Lake Nichols
Eric Copeland (OSB) sent in these pictures of his fishing trip to Lake Nichols!
Nice catch!!!
The Langdale Company has arranged for all affiliate employees to fish at Lake Nichols and
they will pay the fishing fee for you and one guest!
For directions and further details, see your bookkeeper
or contact Michele Daughterty at (229) 333-2567.
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Industries Update
Automotive News
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Benefit News
Industries Update
More Benefit News continued on page 18.
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Money Basics
Industries Update
TIPS EVERY HOMEBUYER SHOULD KNOW
With housing prices and mortgage interest rates at record lows, now is a good time to explore buying
a home.
Commercial Banking Company offers a number of mortgage products to fit many borrowers’ needs.
We offer 15, 20 and 30 year fixed rate conventional loans as well as fixed rate FHA and VA loans.
“Buying a home is the single largest investment that most people will make in their lifetime,” said Pam
Yeager, Senior VP and Mortgage Originator with Commercial Banking Company. “So it is important
to take an honest look at your budget first to make sure you are fully prepared to buy a home.”
Preparation is key to navigating today’s market. Commercial Banking Company offers these tips to
help households prepare for buying a home.
• Review your finances. A thorough analysis of your financial situation is central to the decision to
buy. Calculate all of your monthly expenses, in addition to your potential mortgage payment, homeowner’s insurance, taxes and condo fees. Factor in other obligations like car payments, credit card
debt and living expenses. Budget for home maintenance costs as well. Aim to keep the mortgage
payment and all other obligations below 40 percent of your monthly income and stay within your
budget when considering homes.
• Check your credit score. Your credit history is an important factor when applying for a loan. Most
lenders rely on the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit score when reviewing your loan application.
The score reflects how well you manage your debt and is calculated using data from your credit
report. A lower credit score will result in a higher interest rate on your loan.
If your score is too low, you may not be approved for a loan at that time. There are a number of steps
you can take to improve your credit score, including paying your bills on time, only opening lines of
credit you need and keeping your credit card balances below half of your available credit. To learn
more and get information about improving your credit score, visit www.myfico.com.
• Organize your finances before you go to the bank. Getting a loan requires a few different documentations including, but not limited to, pay stubs, tax returns and financial statements that are less than
60 days old. Provide copies of additional monthly payments such as car loans, credit cards and student loans. You should also bring any additional information you think will help your banker positively
evaluate your financial situation.
• Factor in closing costs. Once you have found a home within your budget and agreed on a purchase price, there will be costs associated with closing the sale. These costs can vary and will
depend on the purchase price and whether a real estate attorney or title/escrow company will be
involved in the transaction. By law, lenders are required to give you a written estimate of closing
costs within three days of accepting your loan application.
One convenient way to learn more about the mortgage process is to visit www.cbcbank.com and click
on details under Mortgage. Here, you will find resources that explain the loan process, rates and
fees, the application process and what to expect when you close your loan.
You can also use the mortgage calculators to show how much your monthly mortgage payment will
be based on the total price of the house and receive a personalized quote, based on the information
you provide.
All the information you provide is secure. A unique application is created for you based on your personal situation. Everything is streamlined to ensure the time you spend applying and the information
you enter is minimal.
We’re ready for your mortgage application, anytime, anywhere.
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Health News
Industries Update
More Health News continued on page 20.
Industries Update
Retiree Spotlight
Ben Matchett
In September of 1968, 60 Minutes aired its first broadcast on
CBS-TV. Richard Nixon appeared on “Laugh-In”, Mickey
Mantle hit his final career homer, #536 and Ben Matchett
began his career at Langdale Forest Products – Planer Mill. “I
was riding my bicycle,” remembers Ben, “When I saw two
older gentlemen I knew. They were on their way home from
Langdale Forest Products and they told me that LFP was hiring.”
In December 2012, Ben retired from Langdale Forest Products –
Planer Mill after 40 years of service. “But I have to tell you, I
enjoy working and I wouldn’t have retired if I hadn’t had a
heart attack,” stated Ben. Many things have changed in the 40
years that Ben has worked at LFP. When he began work here,
Mr. Harley Langdale, Jr. was President of the company and he
saw the position passed down to Johnny Langdale and now to
Wesley Langdale. “All but four of the people I began working
with at the planer mill have passed away,” Ben reminisced.
“And the planer mill has also changed. We can stack double the
amount (if not more) of boards than we could when I started.”
Community News
Though he will miss working and the people that he
feels are like family, he plans to take it easy and
stay at home doing what he can do. “I won’t be
fishing! I don’t have the patience for that,” he
laughed. “If I want fish, I’ll just go to the fish market and go on back home.” He does have a little
garden, with tomatoes and some flowers that he
will tend, as well as, his chickens that he keeps for
eggs. “I also have a rooster, he starts crowing
about 5 a.m. The neighbor’s dogs on both sides of
me, love that!”
Ben lives in Valdosta and has four children, twelve
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Cupcakes for Natalie
Thank you to everyone who donated for Cupcakes for Natalie.
Natalie's surgery was May 21st at the Children's Hospital in St.
Louis. The surgery went very well and Natalie is now going
through physical therapy. Natalie (age 7) is my niece and she
has Spasic Cerebral Palsy. The surgery that was performed
was Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy. Dr. Park's prediction is Natalie
will be able to walk independently in all environments within a
year. She also has to return to St. Louis in 2 months to get a procedure called PERCS which lengthens the tendons. Natalie's
are very short. Then will return in September for her 4 month follow up of her SDR procedure. We will have a bit to go but the
first part is behind us now. The picture above is of Natalie sitting indian style which she has never been able to do before.
Thank you again to everyone who enjoyed my cupcakes as
much as I enjoyed making them to help Natalie.
Darleen Gist/Clarion Inn
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More Community News continued on page 30.
Kinderlou News
Industries Update
The South Georgia Classic
(A Web.com Tour Event)
at Kinderlou Forest
Gary Weller, KFGC Membership Director
On April 25-28, 2013 Kinderlou Forest hosted the South Georgia Classic for the seventh consecutive year. This event
was the BEST one to date.
Aside from perfect weather, all of the pieces fell into place for the week’s events. The Pro/Am tournaments were a
great success. The three Pro/Ams (1 on Monday and 2 on Wednesday) serve as valuable PR tools for all of the companies involved. A great deal of work goes on behind the scenes to make these events successful, from coordinating
teams, to the volunteers helping to facilitate all of the guests needs.
The Tour Event itself unfolded very well. This year’s field was the strongest yet. Because of the restructuring of the
process to make your way onto the PGA Tour, the Web.com Tour is the focus of the players to earn their “card”.
Along with several returning pros, this event was highlighted by three MAJOR winners, Todd Hamilton, Rich Beem,
and John Daly. The word has spread around the Tour that Kinderlou Forest is one of the best stops on the Tour. Every
year the Tour officials and the players express to us how much they like to be here, and this year was no different.
Many stated the course was this year, and is always every year, in great condition. A few of the pros went on record to
state that Kinderlou has the best greens and/or is the best course on the tour. Listed below you will find just a few of
the great reviews and accolades form some well-known names in golf.
Each year on the PGA Tour’s biggest events you will see the names of some of the golfers that played here at
Kinderlou just one year before. These guys are playing the same caliber of golf as the pros on the PGA Tour. Make
plans now to be a part of next year’s South Georgia Classic, where you will see the stars of tomorrow.
Visit our new website:
www.kinderlou.com
What Golfers are saying . . .
“Kinderlou is great. It is just awesome. This course is a gem. This is one of the best
golf courses I have ever played. I wish I was 20 years younger playing it because it
is right up my alley. Not too many courses where we get to hit drivers on most of the
par 4s and 5s. It is long, but it is definitely one of the top 10 that I have ever played.”
- John Daly
“I’m at Kinderlou Forest, what a wonderful place to play golf. If you don’t like
it…you’re crazy. A tour player like me can play an event here from 7,700 yards. With
six tee boxes on every hole so the average golfer can play from where ever he
wants. Not to mention the greens are pure and fast, with beautiful Bermuda. With
wide open landscape anyone can play it. You’ve gotta to like it, come and see it.”
-Woody Austin
“We are here at Kinderlou Golf Course, in Valdosta Georgia.
Really an 18 hole championship golf course. These are some of
the best greens we putt on all year and they are fast and always
in great condition. The golf course itself is in great condition as
well. I know that it’s certainly one of the best places we play and a
place I would always enjoy coming to play whether it’s for a tournament or just for fun. It’s a good golf course that will challenge
you in every aspect of the game.” - Sam Saunders
“Outstanding course, that is in great shape. You won’t see par
fives like this anywhere else in the world.”
- Will Wilcox, 2013 South Georgia Classic, Winner
Industries Update
Employee Spotlight
Bobby Bennett
Bobby Bennett started working at Langdale Fuel
two years ago. He is currently the Oil Supervisor
and will be going into Sales. He has a working
background with oil companies but says he
definitely sees positive differences working here.
When you ask Bobby Bennett what he likes about
working at Langdale Fuel, he doesn’t hesitate to
give you his response, “I like the Family items that
are posted on the bulletin boards, like the recent
scholarship contest and the fishing at Nichols Lake.
A lot of companies do not have those types of
things for their employees.” And Bobby and his son
recently went fishing at Nichols Lake. “It was a little
cold and we caught a small alligator, but we are definitely going back. It was nice to have that time with
my sons, Brooks and Briggs. They both love fishing.”
Another thing Bobby likes about the company is the
health benefits. “I wasn’t feeling well, I was tired all
the time, and had no energy. Turns out I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I would stop breathing for
as long as 45 seconds in my sleep. Barbara Barrett
(Industries) was very informative in helping me to
get a CPAP machine to wear while I was sleeping.
Since I have been using the CPAP I have more
energy, am more rested, and have also lost 15 lbs.
because I am getting beneficial sleep. I didn’t know
that this was a problem and increased my risk for
dying early. My father died at age 42 and my
mother just recently passed away. The Health Risk
Assessment that the company provides for
employees is wonderful. They are looking out for
you and your family. How many companies do
that?”
Bobby and his wife, Missy (a dental hygienist)
have three children, son, Brooks – 17 yrs., daughter, Sutherlin – 15 yrs. and son, Briggs – 11 yrs.
Brooks plays baseball for Lowndes High, Sutherlin
played softball for Lowndes High and currently
helps keep “book” (i.e., scores, statistics) for the
LHS baseball team. Briggs was selected to play
with the 12 & under Valdosta-Lowndes County
Parks and Recreation Authority All-Star team and
he will play in the World Series in South Haven,
Mississippi July 2013. They must get it from their
father, because Bobby has coached baseball and
softball with the Boys Club and/or Parks and
Recreation for 15 years.
The family also enjoys going to Daytona to the
beach, as well as, flats and deep sea fishing.
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Employee Spotlight
Industries Update
Joey Morris
Joey Morris is a Supervisor over the
Boiler at Langboard MDF. He has
worked at MDF for 15 years and says
he enjoys his job because, “It is close to
home, but more importantly I like the
people I work with”. While that says a lot about his fellow employees, it also says something about Joey.
In March 2009, Joey was burned in a boiler accident. “I
spent 104 days in the burn unit in Augusta, GA. For 80
of them I was in a coma. I had third degree burns over
48% of my body. And in November 2009 I came back
to work, at the boiler.” When asked if it was hard to
come back, Joey answered, “It was and it still is a
process, but again, I enjoy working here.”
Joey and his wife, Tammy, met in high school when he was 17 yrs old and she was 15 yrs old. They have
been married for 30 years and have two sons: Drew, age 25 and Blake, age 21. Drew attends Armstrong State
University in Savannah, GA where he is in the Physical Therapy program and wants to work in the Sports
Medicine field. Blake, attends ABAC in Tifton, GA and is studying Natural Resources in Forestry.
Ricky Gurley
Ricky Gurley is a moulder operator at TLC Mouldings. In the 12 years he has worked there, he
has also worked in cleanup and as a stacker. “One of the things I enjoy most about my job, is the
variety. Everyday is different,” said Ricky. Before starting at TLC Mouldings, Ricky worked at GA
Pacific.
Rick lives in Axson, GA with his wife, Melanie, whom he met in high school. Married for 32 years
they have one son, Ricky Joshua Gurley, who works at TLC Mouldings as an infeed operator.
Some of Ricky’s interests are freshwater fishing, hunting in all seasons and vegetable gardening.
Employee Spotlight continued on page 23.
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Benefit News
Industries Update
Continued from page 11.
New Services for Lincoln Term Life and Accidental
Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy Holders
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Benefit News
Industries Update
Chancy Drugs is offering FREE VITAMINS ($80 value) for one year
for children ages 2 - 12 yrs.
C.A.R.E. (Chancy Assisting in Regional Education) - Statistics show that a healthy child does
better in school and since Chancy cares about your child’s education, it is important for us to
provide free vitamins with no purchase necessary.
You can pick up your child’s FREE VITAMINS at one of their locations:
Adel - (229) 896-4564, Hahira - (229) 794-2750, Lake Park (229) 559-9394,
Valdosta (229) 245-9922
www.chancydrugs.com
More Benefit News continued on page 21.
Industries Update
Health News
Continued from page 13.
Setting Small Goals Can Lead to Big Changes
Everywhere we look advertisements and stories in magazines, newspapers and television are telling us about our
health and our risk for diseases. And the best way to lower
or avoid your risk for disease and be healthier according to
these sources comes from two things: diet and exercise.
Ugh! These are probably the two most disliked words in
the English language – or maybe any language. And while
these two factors are very important in achieving good
health, they often are not successful without the accompaniment of prioritization and motivation.
have the opportunity to do what you need to do. If you
stay too focused you forget the good you’ve accomplished
because you focus on the negative things.”
In addition to eating a healthier diet, Chris tries to do 30-45
minutes of cardio or 4 miles on the elliptical at the gym 4-5
days a week. “One of the best things I did was to get an
accountability partner, Dain Smith (CBC). If you know
someone is waiting for you at the gym at 5:30 a.m., it is a
lot harder to turn off the alarm and go back to sleep.”
Chris Butler (Commercial Banking Company) can
attest to the importance of prioritization and motivation. In
2008, Chris who is 6’ 4”, weighed in at 335 lbs. “I have
been athletic all my life, from the days of the Boys & Girls
Club to high school sports to intramurals in college to
church-league play, but as it happens to a lot of us, I wasn’t
as active once I began my career. As a banker, I am behind
a desk a good part of the day.” Even though Chris knew he
needed to be more active and lose weight, his priorities at
the time were not focused on this aspect.
Over a couple of years, Chris has lost 85 lbs and maintained his weight loss for well over 1 year. “But as I said,
‘life happens,’ and I’ve gained a few lbs back.” Even
though this wasn’t in Chris’ plan, he didn’t give up. “It’s a
lifestyle change so I am getting back with my routine. I
keep a detailed food spreadsheet on everything I eat and
record my activity for every day. When I gained back some
weight, I found the spreadsheets extremely helpful to
remind me what worked and what didn’t. In addition to the
spreadsheets I also use MyFitnessPal - an app on my phone
that keeps track of my calories and nutritional values for
each day.”
“I got my wakeup call in
April 2008. My father
passed away from a stroke at
the age of 58,” said Chris. “I
knew that in addition to my
weight, high cholesterol and
triglycerides, that my father’s
death indicated that I too,
could die at an early age. I
was 29 years old and I wanted to spend more time with
my wife and children. It was
Chris and family in 2008.
the motivation I needed to
reprioritize and make some lifestyle changes.”
So has Chris met
his goal of getting
off the cholesterol
medicine? “Not
yet, but my numbers (cholesterol,
glucose, triglycerides) are far
from where they
once were,” he
relayed. “And I
also see my doctor every 6
months for blood
work and to discuss my results.”
Chris also stated
that the Health
Risk Assessments
and “Knowing
Chris, with wife, Heather, and
Your Numbers”
daughters (l to r), Emma and Ella Grace.
feedback provided
by Langdale
Industries has been a great help in keeping him on track.
Chris stresses the importance of setting small goals, “Don’t
look too far out or you might get discouraged and lose your
motivation. One of my goals was to get off of my cholesterol medication and per the doctor that would only happen
through a healthier diet and regular exercise. So my other
goal was to set a weekly and monthly exercise goal.”
Another thing that Chris suggested is “don’t stay too
focused”. He explained that staying too focused causes you
to stress over the times you fail to exercise, eat poorly or
don’t see the number on the scale moving in the right direction. “Life happens,” stated Chris. “We get sick, our kids
have activities back to back, and sometimes you just don’t
Chris is a great example of how being motivated to be
healthier can be accomplished by setting short term goals.
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More Health News continued on page 22.
Benefit News
Industries Update
Continued from page 19.
Corporate Rates Available for
ALL Langdale Industries and Affiliate employees!
Joiners Fee JUST $25 (1/2 OFF!!)
Memberships
Single - $36/month
Family - $45/month
Payroll Deduction Available
For further information contact your bookkeeper.
Membership offers discount on swim lessons,
Summer camps and gymnastics.
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Health News
Industries Update
Continued from page 20.
This is a reprint of Doctors Direct Healthcare, Inc.’s May/June 2010 newsletter. You can
sign up for their Healthy Eating and Nutrition Program. Read the article to find out how!
Employee Spotlight
Industries Update
Continued from page 17.
Clyde “CJ” Futch
Clyde “C. J.” Futch has been employed for five years at TLC Wood
Additives. “I began as a truck driver and now I work in Production as a
Supervisor,” stated C. J. “I have done a variety of jobs before coming to
TLC Wood Additives. I have owned a cabinet shop, a grocery store and the
“No Name Bar” here in Willacoochee. I was also in the Air Force, training
bomb and drug dogs. I served in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairbanks, Alaska and
Alexandria, Louisiana.” He laughed as he said, “When I moved from Biloxi
to Fairbanks, it was 90 degrees in Mississippi and when I arrived in Alaska it
was minus 60 degrees!”
Born and raised in Williacoochee, C. J. married his wife, Bonnie, 5 years
ago. “My name is ‘Clyde’ and I married a woman named, ‘Bonnie’,” said C.
J. referring to the famous outlaws of the 1930’s. C. J. enjoys saltwater and
fresh water fishing and has even gone ice fishing. He also enjoys hunting
deer and turkey.
C. J. has one son, Trey, who works at Langboard – MDF and a daughter,
Traci, a cosmetologist. He has one granddaughter, Hagen, age 3 and his son, Trey is expecting a child January 2, 2014.
Recipe Corner
Ingredients:
Slow Cooker Zesty Mexican Potato Soup
7 large potatoes, with skin
5 Tablespoons cilantro, raw
1/4 cup onion, raw, sliced
2 cups chicken broth (8 fl oz.)
8 cups water
Juice of 1/2 lime
Lime zest to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chili Powder to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons butter, salted
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup dried bean soup mix
Nutritional Information:
Directions:
Wash and cut all veggies into rough pieces and put in
4 qt. slow cooker, leaving skins on.
Combine all recipe ingredients in slow cooker with water
(omit or add some water depending on volume of
ingredients in pot) and stock.
Cook on high until all ingredients are soft-about 2 -3
hours. Then, using a hand blender, puree all ingredients
in cooker until smooth. Continue cooking on low until all
flavors have combined and you're ready to eat!
Serve topped with grated low fat cheese, hot peppers,
yogurt and/or fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Number of Servings: 14
Calories: 215.4 Total Fat: 2.3 g Cholesterol: 4.6 mg Sodium: 364.0 mg Total Carbs: 41.7 g Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g Protein: 8.2
Find more delicious healthy recipes at: http://www.doctorsdirecthealthcare.net
IF YOU HAVE A HEALTHY RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE EMAIL IT TO:
[email protected]
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Industries Update
Family News
Tayten Phil Murray
New
Arrivals
Emmy Megan Iannuzzi
Born January 27, 2013
Born March 20, 2013
5 lbs., 12 oz.
Proud Parents
Phil Murray (MDF)
Mandy Browning
7 lbs., 1 oz., 19 inches
Proud Parents
Skip & Angie (LFP) Iannuzzi
Colby Mattox Davis
Born April 9, 2013
5:15 p.m.
7 lbs., 1 oz., 20 3/4 in.
Proud Parents
Abigail and Corey Davis (LFP)
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Family News
Industries Update
Kids
I learned to laugh and squeal,
Then sit and stand,
And now I can walk.
But the fun has only just begun
Lookout world,
Emma Sparks
celebrated her
2nd birthday on March 5th.
She is the daughter of
Stephen and Ewelina Sparks
(TLC Benefit)
Chloe Renee Ellis turned one!
Granddaughter of Art &
Paula Lewis (LFP).
Fun at the family camp!
Kaleb Davis (nephew),
Natalie Lee (niece),
Kaleigh Johns (granddaughter)
of Nathan and Darleen Gist
(Clarion)
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Continued on page 26.
Family News
Industries Update
Continued from page 25.
Erica Odum graduated from Anchor Bay
High School and will attend Eastern
Michigan University. She is the granddaughter of Charles Odum (LFP).
Angie and Michael Stone (MDF) are
proud to announce the graduation of their
son, Jacob (Jake) Tyler Bennett.
Jake graduated May 24, 2013 and will be
attending Lincoln College of Technology in
Nashville, TN, specializing in
Diesel Engines and
Heavy Equipment Systems.
Jessica Maree
Gilbert is the
Ally Beaty, daughter of Kim & Dan Beaty (MDF/TLC Mldgs),
graduated summa cum laude from The University of Alabama on 5/3/13.
After a summer internship with The Coach Company, she will return to
The University of Alabama to pursue her MBA.
In the photo are Shelley Beaty, Dan Beaty, Ally Beaty, Kim Beaty
and Lindsay Beaty.
daughter of Jeffery
& Willie Jean
Gilbert (OSB).
Jessica is a 2013
graduate of Lowndes
High School. She was
a honor graduate
and ranked #9 in her
class. She was a
member of the
Spanish Honor
Society, Beta Club,
Student Council &
Class Cabinet. She
received the following scholarships:
Omega Psi Phi, Star
105.3 Black History
Essay, Alpha Kappa
Alpha, and the Zell
Miller.
She will attend The
University of Georgia
in the Fall.
Family News
Industries Update
PLAY BALL!
Jordan Smith has had baseball in his blood since
he began playing the sport at age 4. Now at age
18, Jordan recently graduated from Dodge
County High School and has a decision to make
- where to continue his education and playing
baseball.
He is the son of Bo Smith, Plant Manager,
(LFP- Chauncey) & wife, Tonya. Bo and his wife
have been married 29 years and live in
Plainfield, GA. They also have a daughter,
Shala.
Jordan began his baseball career playing with the Dodge
County Rec Dept. at age 4 and continued to play with them
until age 14. From age 9 - 14 yrs he played travel ball with the
“Young Guns” a team from Dublin, GA. He also played for 3
years on his Middle School team where he was MVP in 7th
and 8th grade. He played for his High School Varsity team,
the Dodge Co. Indians and won the following awards: 2011 Defensive Player of the year, 2012 Offensive Player of the
year and Region Catcher of the year, and in 2013, the 2013
Region 3AAA Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the year
and 1st team All Middle GA Catcher. The Dodge Co. Indians
won Region 3 years in a row - 2011, 2012 and 2013. Their
2013 season was 19 wins/12 losses. Over his baseball career
he has played the positions of Catcher, 1st and 3rd Baseman,
Pitcher and Shortstop.
What is next for Jordan? Jordan would like to play baseball
professionally after college. He is currently in the process of
deciding which college he wants to attend and further his
education and baseball career. Southern Union State
Community College in Alabama, Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia, and Darton State College in Albany, Georgia
would all like to have them on their baseball teams.
His father, Bo, said, “I don’t know what direction he will go, but
I do know that I am very proud of him.”
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Loblolly Polly
Industries Update
Longleaf Larry
Hello!
Loblolly Polly
Charlie Barker
It’s summer and boy is it hot! Longleaf Larry and I are going down to the lake later today to
take a swim. Charlie Barker is glad that summer is here because we can spend all day with
him while we are out of school.
Longleaf Larry said his brain was taking some time off from learning during the summer, but
I reminded him we were going to talk about cutting trees down to help others grow. He
replied, “Oh yeah! I thought cutting down trees was bad.” “Well you aren’t alone,” I told him,
“Many people think that, so let’s help them understand why that is not true when it is done
correctly.”
“Trees are a living system and to live they need sunlight, air, water, nutrients and space to
grow. They get their energy from the sun in a process called photosynthesis. This is when
sunlight activates the chlorophyll in their leaves to convert raw materials from the soil and
air into starches and sugars, which are the trees food. They have to have water to transport nutrients from the soil to the tree roots. And they need space to grow. Have you ever
seen trees that are real close together and some of the leaves are yellow and brown? That
is because it isn’t getting enough sunlight and photosynthesis stops or is slowed down. So
the tree can’t grow properly. It will start losing leaves and if too many leaves fall off, it
won’t be all to make enough food and will die.”
“Sometimes tree farmers may have to cut trees down to ensure that the trees they grow
will be healthy. If the trees have enough room and don’t have to compete with other trees
that are too close, they can get the sunlight, air, water and nutrients they need to survive.
And because they know this, the tree farmers will sometimes plant extra trees in a forest
so they can thin them later. At this time they will harvest the weak or sick trees to ensure
that the ones left in the forest can grow up to be strong and healthy. They can use the harvested trees to make energy and wood products.“
“Thanks Loblolly Polly!” cried Longleaf Larry. “I learned something new today and will be
sure to share with others why cutting trees down is not always a bad thing. It can be helpful
to the trees that are left to grow.”
Loblolly Polly, Longleaf Larry and Charlie Barker
Information - Project Learning Tree  American Forest Foundation
Industries Update
Kids Page
Color Loblolly Polly and
Longleaf Larry having fun
at the lake!
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“SUMMER FUN”
BEACH
CAMP
CANOE
FISH
LAKE
OCEAN
PICNIC
POOL
SUNSHINE
SWIM
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Community News
Industries Update
Continued from page 14.
Hospice of South Georgia & Langdale Hospice House is proud to announce the opening of “The
Treehouse” a resale shop at 3007 N. Ashley next to Beall Optical on July 9, 2013.
Gently used clothing, housewares, toys and furniture will be available for resale in their 2500 sq. ft. store.
The store will be open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds from
The Treehouse resale shop will directly benefit the patients and families of Hospice of South Georgia &
Langdale Hospice House.
Hospice of South Georgia is the only community supported, not-for-profit hospice based in Valdosta,
serving Atkinson, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Cook, Echols, Lanier and Lowndes counties. They provide
physical, emotional, social and spiritual support during the end-of-life journey for patients and their
families. In the past 25 years they have provided these services for over 5,000 patients, regardless of
their ability to pay.
If you have gently used items you would like to donate or need picked up, Maggie Davis @ 219-8422
or [email protected].
The Hospice of South Georgia relies heavily on volunteers. Their volunteers provide a special kind of compassion
for their patients and their caregivers. Whether it’s listening to patients and their families or assisting with office
administrative work, the task is always rewarding. If you are interested in volunteering at Hospice of South
Georgia, please contact their Volunteer Services Manager, Bill Meli at [email protected] or visit their Hospice
website at: www.hospiceofsouthgeorgia.org/langdale_hospice_house.aspx.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers willing to visit patients in the Langdale Hospice House, located on 2263 Pineview Dr.
Volunteers that would want to work in a retail environment (The Treehouse resale shop)
Volunteers to play an instrument, sing, or play games with patients;
Volunteers to perform housecleaning type items (inside and outside)
Tours of the Langdale Hospice House for individuals or groups can also be arranged.
(229) 249-4100
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Consumer Ed
Industries Update
Dear Consumer Ed:
I'm confused about the new car tax. If I sell my car to my sister,
will she have to pay tax?
www.consumered.com
A: For the answer to this question, we went to the Georgia Department of Revenue, for whose assistance we are most grateful.
Let's look at the specifics about the tax before exploring whether your sister will have to pay the new tax. It is called the title ad
valorem tax ("TAVT") and was passed by the 2012 Georgia General Assembly with additional amendments made during the recent
2013 legislative session. It became effective on March 1, 2013, and, until December 31, 2013, the current TAVT rate is 6.5%
multiplied by the "Fair Market Value" of the vehicle. To determine the Fair Market Value of a new motor vehicle, use the greater of
the retail selling price or the value listed in the Department of Revenue motor vehicle assessment manual. Then reduce that number by any rebate or cash discounts you received from the dealer. For a used vehicle, the Fair Market Value is the usually the
amount listed in the Department of Revenue motor vehicle assessment manual. Whether the motor vehicle is new or used, there
is a reduction for the trade-in value before the TAVT is imposed when the vehicle is purchased at a dealership.
With the new tax, vehicles purchased on or after March 1, 2013 and titled in Georgia are exempt from sales and use tax and the
annual ad valorem tax, i.e. the "birthday tax". Instead, the purchased vehicles are subject to the new, one-time TAVT. Vehicles
purchased through a private sale (non-dealer sale) that were previously exempt from sales tax are now subject to the TAVT. If you
purchased the car between January 1, 2012 and March 1, 2013 and had the car titled in Georgia, you are eligible to opt in to the
new TAVT system, which will allow you to avoid the annual ad valorem tax after you opt in. If you qualify to opt in, you will get
credit for any sales tax and ad valorem tax previously paid up to the amount of TAVT due. However, if the sales tax and ad
valorem tax previously paid is less than the TAVT due, you will need to make up the difference when you opt in. This option may
only be exercised through February 28, 2014.
Your sister, as an immediate family member, may or may not have to pay the TAVT when she purchases the car from you. An
"immediate family member" is defined as your spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. It is very important to
remember that both you and your sister will have to complete an affidavit affirming that you are immediate family members.
For immediate family members who buy or inherit a vehicle, their obligation to pay the TAVT depends on whether you, as the
former owner of the vehicle, have already paid the TAVT. If you have not paid the TAVT and are paying annual ad valorem tax on
the vehicle, your sister has two options: (1) continue to pay annual ad valorem tax on the vehicle, and therefore not be subject to
the TAVT; or (2) your sister may elect, at the time she purchases your vehicle, to pay the TAVT based on the current Fair Market
Value of the vehicle at the applicable rate for the current year (i.e. 6.5% of the Fair Market Value for 2013) On the other hand, if
you were eligible to opt in to the new system and did opt in, or if you otherwise paid the TAVT when you first acquired the vehicle,
then her TAVT rate will be 0.50% of the value of the car when she purchases it from you.
Don't forget that vehicles subject to the TAVT are still subject to the $18 title application fee at the time the vehicle is titled. Vehicle
owners must also annually register their vehicles in their home county and pay the associated $20 renewal fee.
For more information about the TAVT, visit the Motor Vehicle section of the Georgia Department of Revenue website at
http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/MVDOnline.aspx.
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Find the Pinecone
DID YOU FIND IT???
Congratulations to WILLIE EDWARDS - TLC Mouldings, the winner of our Spring 2013
“Find the Pinecone” contest. Willie’s name was randomly drawn from the names of employees who
submitted the correct page number of where the hidden pinecone was located. The pinecone was on
page 25 of the Spring 2013 issue.
Be on the lookout in this issue for the hidden pinecone.
It could look like the example below or 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 20, 2013.
YOU might be the winner of $25.00!
Robert Adams
Steven Bailey
Tom Barfield
Billy Barlow
Greg Black
Barbara Boler
Thanks to all who submitted the correct answer!
Tommy Boyette
Bonnie Carlisle
Allan Chastain
Michael Clines
David Courson
Robert Fulford
Billy Hill
Kenneth Howell
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Robert Jackman
Penny James
Ronny Lightsey
William Lundquist
Joseph McRae
Joey Morris
Dolly Neely
Tracy Nipper
Joey Rewis
Stephanie Rogers
Ewelina Sparks
Michael Stone
Bill Tuttle
Aaron Wilson
Thomas Yawn
Craig Young
Jami Zeigler