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Contents July 2010 yourhome 9 Home Tour: Owen and Pat Roark Landmarks: The Caddo Indian Mounds At Home: The Laundry Room Works Overtime In the Kitchen: Can Junk Food Bring Me Down? Landscaping: Watering 101
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yourcommunity 17 Business Spotlight: Gibson Funeral Home - Lufkin Business Connections: Hollie G. Smith Lufkin Chamber of Commerce Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce Calendar Giving Back: The Lauren Alston Scholarship Fund Places and Faces Inspiring Young Woman: Hannah Perry Inspiring Woman: Amanda Rowley Collie
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yourlife 37 Pretty Babies Relationships: Getting Past Feelings of Inferiority Education: Marcy Weibe Fitness: The Truth About Training Women’s Health: Health Tests Every Woman Should Have: Part 2
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yourchild 43 Ask the Doc: Your College Student’s Health and Safety Student’s Play: 5 Appliances That Will Make the Most of Dorm Life Kids Konnect: Why I Love Being a Mom: Emily Watts
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Welcome
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We had an amazing night with Lisa Whelchel! She was encouraging, insightful, and funny; it was a wonderful, interactive experience! Thank you to all who came to help us celebrate 5 years of the Journey. We look forward to our next celebration. Can anyone say HOT!? I cannot begin to imagine how high the temperature and heat index will be this month—June was hot enough. The good thing is that the heat makes a good excuse to do something fun with our time, whether that is getting a group of friends together and going to the pool or letting the kids play in the nice cold air conditioning! You cannot go wrong either way. I do not want to ruin the surprise for anyone who has not seen Toy Story 3 yet, but I cried! I would bet just about every mom and grandmother will, too. Our babies do not stay babies for long! Mine are still babies and I am not ready for them to grow up. Toy Story 3 reminded me that they will be all grown up in the blink of an eye. Now, there might be days where I hope for no diapers, whining, and filling another sippy cup of juice—but the sweet kisses, baby talk, and wanting mommy is worth every diaper, every sippy cup, and mending every sibling fight. Whatever you do with your summer days, enjoy your children, savor every moment, get out of the box and do something unexpected. The little things about summer are what your children will remember most. Do not worry—we will be back to school before you know it! Stay cool. ENJOY your July!
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The 2010 Graduates will be included in the August Issue. Do you have a graduate that moved on to the next level? Did you capture a photo of that special moment? Be sure to email us at photos@tjmag.com. Include your students name, school, and parents name. There is no charge for submissions.
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Rustic East Texas Treasure Owen and Pat Roark
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When Owen and Pat Roark discovered their tree-framed bed in Boise, Idaho on their honeymoon, they decided to use this piece of furniture as the foundational theme throughout their home. From Owen’s love of hunting and the outdoors, to Pat’s love of family treasures and anything vintage and western, the Roark home tells a unique story of family & legacy. Any guests who visit are in for a tour back in time. As you walk through the home, you quickly notice the elk, turkey, and moose tracks etched in the concrete floors. A few of the many attractions in the home include an entertainment center made of kitchen cabinets which have been shot with No.8 bird shot and beat with a chain & meat cleaver, a wood-pellet stove which heats the entire home, a guest bedroom including Pat’s great-great-grandmother’s spinning wheel, and a 1993 “Horse and Horseman” magazine with Pat & her horse on the front cover! Another amazing piece is the kitchen bar which Owen made using cedar 2 by 12xs that he covered with envirotex lite polymer coating. Scattered throughout the home are Owen’s collections of ducks and vintage fans, as well as beautiful pieces of tin, handmade rugs and roosters. Pat’s grandmother’s washstand & Owen’s grandmother’s old spool cabinet are among the den and dining area accessories. From Owen’s 1917 saddle which he still rides, to the red vintage GMC’s sitting out front, the Roark home in Nacogdoches is truly a remarkable East Texas treasure!
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Summer-ize your h o m E Summers in Texas can be brutal. It’s fun to spend a lot of time outdoors, but from July through September, the heat can be just more than a normal person can stand. So, come on back indoors, but bring some of the summer season with you. Open the curtains and let the sunshine in. Get rid of the “heavy” accessories you usually have around. Pack away the wool blanket and replace it with a light-weight cotton throw. Lose the velvet pillows and replace them with bright cotton printed ones. Bring in some nice, big plants…like palms or a banana tree…and toss the ones that have seen their better days. If you have a brown thumb instead of a green one, there are some very realistic artificial trees available. But remember that if you do artificial, spring for a good, high quality one. The cheaper the artificial tree, the more fake it looks. The nice ones have lots of leaves and a more realistic appearance; and make sure it’s in an attractive pot or basket. Slip-cover the dining chairs. Fashion forward tie-on covers with maybe a short skirt are easy to make yourself. Just tie them on and remove them when fall rolls around. If your dining chairs have wooden seats, affordable but fashionable cushions are easy to find. Wicker furnishings or accessories, or even items meant for the patio, can bring a garden feel inside your home. Fill a bowl with sea shells that have been collected during summer vacations and display it in a prominent place on the cocktail table. Also, rugs are very affordable these days and can instantly change the ambiance of a room. Roll up the traditional oriental rug and replace it with a splashy contemporary rug for the summer. You might even consider a colorfully bound woven rug, such as a sisal or hemp, that would bring a little “taste” of the tropics indoors. I was taught a long time ago that every room needs something black. But in the summertime, white really makes an impact and “cools” off everything. Use as much green, blue and yellow as you can. Of course you have to keep your normal color scheme in mind, but you will be surprised how easily you can incorporate summer colors into your décor during the summer months. A good way to bring a floral look into your home is to do just that…bring in pots of flowers and place them on the breakfast table, the coffee table or on a night stand beside the bed. Change your bedspreads and coverlets to lighter weight fabrics and lighter colors. Don’t let the dog days of summer beat you down. We can help you summer-ize your home with very affordable ideas. Come let us help you; it’s what we do. www.castleberrys.net
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More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Indians known as the Hasinai built a village and ceremonial center 26 miles west of present-day Nacogdoches. The site was the southwestern-most ceremonial center for the great Mound Builder culture, which spanned the eastern North American woodlands for more than 2,500 years. Today, three earthen mounds still rise from the lush Pineywoods landscape at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. This treasure is available for us today as a historic landmark. While there, you can discover the everyday life of the early Caddo people through captivating exhibits and displays, view the mounds used for burials and religious ceremonies, and explore the history of this ancient civilization The Caddo selected this site for a permanent settlement about A.D. 800. The alluvial prairie possessed ideal qualities for the establishment of a village and ceremonial center: good sandy loam soil for agriculture, abundant natural food resources in the surrounding forest and a permanent water source of springs that flowed into the nearby Neches River. From here, the Caddo dominated life in the region for approximately 500 years. They drew local native groups into economic and social dependence through trade and a sophisticated ceremonial/political system. The Caddo culture, in turn, had trade connections, and perhaps religious and political ties, with similar cultures farther east in the Mississippi Valley and beyond. The settlement at Caddo Mounds flourished until the 13th century, when the site was abandoned. Most archeologists agree that the elite ruling class left Caddo Mounds after the loss of their regional influence, as outlying hamlets and trade groups became self-sufficient and grew less dependent on the cultural center in religious and political matters. The Hasinai Caddo groups continued to live through the 1830s in their traditional East Texas homeland in the Neches and Angelina River valleys, but by the early 1840s, all Caddo groups had moved to the Brazos River area to remove themselves from Anglo-American repressive measures and colonization efforts. They remained there until the U.S. government placed them on the Brazos Indian Reservation in 1855, and then, in 1859, the Caddo (about 1,050 people) were removed to the Washita River in Indian Territory, now western Oklahoma. The Caddo Indian Mounds are open Tuesday-Sunday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The 94-acre Caddo Mounds site, a Texas Historical Commission property, is located in Cherokee County, west of Nacogdoches. It was first opened to the public in 1982. The site consists of two temple mounds, a burial mound and a large portion of the adjacent village area. Today, a walking trail guides visitors around the earthen mounds. A visitor’s center with exhibits and displays is also on site.
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Whether an overflow of sandy beach towels, sweaty play clothes, or a dumped suitcase from a recent family vacation, summertime keeps your home’s laundry room working overtime! Often times, the laundry room works as a “catch-all” center for cleaning supplies, craft supplies, gift wrapping essentials, the pet’s food and water, and the dreaded ‘clutter drawer’ filled with random batteries, safety pins, old pictures, etc. Apply the following ideas to your laundry room this summer and utilize every square inch of your area. Work With The Space You’re Given A built-in shelf over the washer and dryer allows for convenient storage of laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and other washing needs. Keep this workspace as simplistic as possible to avoid clutter.
Add A Decorative Touch The laundry room is one of the most widely used rooms in the entire home; therefore, it desires a touch of décor, just like the rest! Pour liquid or powder detergents into pretty glass canisters to have on display, and use sturdy baskets to hold dirty clothes instead of hampers or laundry totes. Hang children’s artwork or fun pictures on the wall to add a warm feel and carry a theme throughout the house.
Designate Spaces A well-organized laundry room can be used for multiple purposes. Designate separate areas for gift wrapping, odds and ends storage, and laundry. Use wire baskets, glass jars, and colorful canvas organizers to hold ribbons, buttons, glue sticks, and the like. Use curtain rods to hang gift wrapping paper in an organized fashion.
Conceal With Curtains A nice plaid or paisley fabric can hide your washer and dryer, if needed. Hang a standard spring rod with a picked print that coordinates adjoining spaces, like a nearby bathroom.
Create An Ironing Station Keep all your ironing supplies convenient and in one place. Many home stores carry stow-away ironing board systems that can be easily hidden behind a cabinet door, or an overthe-door iron and board hangers that are designed to hold any style of ironing board. Look for units that have a shelf to store spray starch and other supplies.
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in the kitchen Recipes
By Tim Scallon, M.S. R.D. L.D.
Ante Pasta Grilled Vegetables Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe Serves: 6
Ingredients
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced ¼ teaspoon Salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
Directions
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Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic in a medium bowl. Whisk until blended. Add the fresh herbs, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced vegetables and mix to coat. Cook vegetables in grill pan over medium heat, until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Exchanges per serving: 2 Vegetable, 3 Fat Nutrients per serving: Calories: 179; Calories from fat: 125; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Protein: 3g
Cool and arrange on salad plates. Garnish with fresh herbs.
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Elaine’s Pizza Serving Size: 1/6 of 1 pizza / Serves: 12
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1 cup warm water 1 pkg active dry yeast 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt
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Combine water and yeast in a large bowl. Add half the flour and mix well. Add the oil, salt and half of the remaining flour. With your hands or a wooden spoon, work the ingredients together until dough holds its shape. Use the remaining flour gradually as needed to get the dough to hold its
shape. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead with the heel of your hand for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough becomes sticky, sprinkle with flour while kneading. Remove the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise for 30 minutes or until about doubled in size. Return the dough to a lightly floured surface; divide into equal parts; and let rest for 5 – 10 minutes.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 4 large tomatoes, diced ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 leaves fresh basil, cut julienne
1 cup part skim or low fat mozzarella cheese, grated 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced and grilled 1 medium sweet red onion, thinly sliced 1 9oz pkg frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and sliced 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 cup sliced black olives 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Heat the oil. Combine the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer 2-3 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in the basil. Reserve to use on two 12 inch crusts.
Spray two 12 inch pizza pans or one 24 inch pan with cooking spray. Shape the dough by rolling it out or by pressing it with your hands. Turn up the edges to form a crust. Spread the reserved sauce on each crust. Add the toppings, starting with the cheese. Layer the vegetables so that all of the colors show. Top with the pepper and fresh herbs. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Exchanges per serving:
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 193; Calories from fat: 46;
1 Starch, 3 Vegetable, 1 Fat
Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 305mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Protein: 7g
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One sure thing in East Texas is that summers are hot and often short on rainfall, requiring us to water our landscapes. As the population of Texas grows, water needs are increasing. Since 30-50% of home water use goes to lawn and landscape irrigation we all need to water as efficiently as possible. When watering lawns, make certain water is not hitting sidewalks and streets. If you use a timer on your sprinklers be sure to reset it on rainy days. When mowing grass, remove no more than one third of its length at a time. The grass will tolerate hot weather better and require less water. Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water flower and vegetable beds. Water goes to the roots where it’s needed and much less evaporates. Fungal diseases are minimized when you don’t wet the foliage. When watering with a hose end sprayer, water the roots rather than the foliage and water early in the day. Containers will require frequent watering in hot weather. Use a watering can and water until water runs out of the drain holes. Mulch your ornamental and vegetable beds with two to three inches of organic mulch, such as pine straw, shredded leaves or pine bark. Keep mulch away from plant stems and leave two to three inches between the mulch and tree or shrub trunks. The mulch will slow evaporation, stabilize soil temperature, reduce weeds, and enrich the soil while giving your yard a finished look. Rainwater harvesting is a system where you collect rainwater from downspouts and store it for landscape irrigation. Rainwater is better for plants than chemically treated water sources. A 1000 square foot roof can collect 600 gallons of water from only one inch of rain. To learn more about rainwater harvesting, visit this website: rainwaterharvesting.tamu.edu/
Evaluate your landscape this summer. Consider replacing some of your lawn area with ornamental at MG Rainwater beds which require less water. Use more native Harvesting Seminar plants which are adapted to our climate and will tolerate hot, dry weather better than imported plants. Plant trees, shrubs and perennials in the early fall so they have time to establish good root systems in the cooler fall weather. They will require less water next year than plants added in late spring or summer. Rain Barrel made
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business spotlight Gibson by Kelly Shelton, Office Manager
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Gipson Funeral Home, as well as the Gipson Family, is an icon in this ‘neck of the woods’—well respected by both the public and by those within the profession. Gipson’s is a Dignity Memorial provider, which means there are many unique benefits and services offered to our families that help them to honor their loved one. One of my favorites is the Bereavement Travel Services. I have seen this save a family money and allow a family member to attend the funeral. There are many Dignity Memorial providers and we all work hand in hand to help families with needs across the miles. We have a whole staff of family service councilors that help families to “pre-plan” a funeral. This is also a very important service that Gipson Funeral Home provides to the community.
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Please describe the devastation incurred from the tornado and how the business has come back from this event? It truly was devastating. It started at midnight on December 23 with a phone call. Everyone that was available gathered at the funeral home and worked through the night to secure everything we could from further damage. Then we went home to clean up in order to return in the morning to continue what proved to be about a four month experience. We were just so blessed to have Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home as a sister firm that took us in during the bad times. There were a couple of times I heard it said that we were like trying to put an elephant in a box when we put Gipson in Oakley-Metcalf. Many of us in number, lots of supplies and necessities, all side by side in a much smaller space and then striving to serve our families with the accommodations at hand. We did make it though and were able to walk back through the halls and rooms of the great Gipson Funeral Home, all freshly painted, beautiful new carpet throughout, with embellishments too numerous to mention. The thing I hear most said is how beautiful everything looks and how nice it smells. We are very thankful for our families and appreciate all of the support we felt from the community during those difficult days.
community connection Hollie
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by Hollie G. Smith, M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University Director of Orientation
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I am originally from Pittsburg, Texas, and graduated with the class of 1996. After graduation, I attended Northeast Texas Community College, and transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University in the spring of 1998. During the summer of 2000, I graduated from SFA with my Bachelors of Science in psychology, and a minor in biology. While an undergraduate student, I was involved in Greek life (Zeta Tau Alpha), Crosspoint, and the orientation program. Through campus involvement as a student, I fell in love with SFA and the Nacogdoches community. I decided to stay for graduate school and completed my Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 2002. I soon met my wonderful husband Ted, another SFA alumnus, and we have been married almost 5 years. We have a 2-year old named Austin, and 17-year old stepson named Tyler. I am an active member of Grace Bible Church and Nacogdoches Junior Forum. I enjoy working out, bike riding with family, reading, watching movies, decorating, traveling, Sudoku puzzles, shopping and playing Scrabble with my husband. Summer is the busy time for me as the SFA Director of Orientation. As Orientation Director, I coordinate the design and organizing of freshman and transfer student and family orientations as well as oversee the Fall Welcome Week activities. In addition, I teach a section of SFA 101 (freshman seminar), and a psychology course. My department consists of an Assistant Director (Brooke Rodine), Orientation Assistant (Kristina Sage), 1 Graduate Assistant, 3 Orientation Supervisors, and up to 50 Orientation Leaders. I could not ask for a better group of coworkers. They all have amazing leadership skills, and are a pleasure to work with. During the fall and spring semesters, I hire and train new student leaders to serve in the role of orientation leader. I have an enormous amount of SFA school spirit and pride, and my job allows me to show it. I enjoy welcoming the new students and family members to campus and working with campus leaders. The transition to college is an exciting and overwhelming experience for new students. The Orientation Program is designed to help ease this transition. It is both challenging and rewarding. This position requires an enormous amount of patience, energy, and organization. Energy and organization are skills that come easily to me. I have grown in patience through this position. As far as my future is concerned, I would like to continue to grow professionally at SFA. I am currently pursuing my doctoral degree in higher education administration at Texas A&M in the Supervision, Instruction, and Curriculum program, with an expected graduation in fall 2011.
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Angelina Count y Chamber of Commerce Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations! The Angelina County Business Hall of Fame program is designed to honor past prominent business leaders who have made extradordinary contributions to Lufkin/Angelina County. If you know of an individual you would like to nominate, or for more details please go to www.lufkintexas.org or call 936.634.6644. This event is sponsored by Lufkin/Angelina County Economic Development Partnership.
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Small Business of the Year Now Accepting Nominations! In keeping with the important role that small business plays, each year the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the finest of our area’s small businesses. If you know of a business you would like to nominate, or for more details please go to www.lufkintexas.org or call 936.634.6644. Presenting Sponsor for this award is City Wide Directories, LLC.
Lufkin Ribbon Cuttings Rex Perry Autoplex celebrated their new partnership with Sam’s Wholesale Club with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 20th. Plans are to display one Hyundai model at a time outside Sam’s Club for customers to view. Rex Perry Autoplex, home of Perry Hyundai, has been the Hyundai dealer since December 2004, and is actually referred to as the “Lufkin Point” by Hyundai Motor Company. Owner Rex Perry says “We realized that the opportunity to park a vehicle at the entrance of Sam’s Wholesale Club would be a great way for people in Angelina County to see the new Hyundai vehicles.” Rex Perry Autoplex plans on rotating models out every 30 days, and is currently displaying the Hyundai Sonata. Pictured is Owner Rex Perry, Business Development Manager Mike Floyd and Hyundai Sales Manager Billy Fussell. Also pictured are members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats team. 20 / The Journey - July 2010
Angelina Count y Chamber of Commerce Bliss Hair Studio celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 21st. They are located at 3035 Ted Trout Dr behind the Storybook Inn. The stylists offer a variety of hair care services including: cut, color, highlights, up-dos and perms. They also offer facial waxing and competitive retail pricing on hair care products. Give them a call at 875-2005 to schedule an appointment today! Pictured are Co-Owners Paula Jefferys and Cara Bunton along with stylists Daisy Banuelos and Brittany Largent. Also pictured are their family and friends and members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats team.
July 2010 Calendar July 1st New Member Orientation Sponsored by Brookshire Brothers and East Texas Professional Credit Union 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Chamber Community Room July 8th Business After Five hosted by Zeleskey Law Firm 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 1616 S. Chestnut Drive – Lufkin Join us for appetizers and a fabulous door prize! July 9th New Member Showcase/July First Friday Luncheon The New Member Showcase will be 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and will pause for the July First Friday Luncheon at Noon. Admission to Showcase is free, lunch is $15. Pitser Garrison Civic Center First Friday Luncheon Sponsored
by Carpets By Curiosity and Mike Love & Associates New Member Showcase Gold Sponsors – Commercial Bank of Texas and MasseyMedia; Silver Sponsors – Alexander & Spencer, P.C. and Carter Blood Care July 20th Business After Five hosted by East Texas Professional Credit Union 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 406 College Drive – Lufkin Join us for appetizers and a fabulous door prize! July 23rd July Power Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Brookshire Brothers 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chamber Community Room Join us for breakfast and a speaker. Dates and times are subject to change. To RSVP please call 936.634.6644
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Nacogdoches Count y Chamber of Commerce The Power of Email Marketing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, 1 – 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 27 at Hotel Fredonia presented by Amy Tinsley, Regional Development Director for Constant Contact, Inc. Build the relationships that are the key to your business success with easy, inexpensive and highly effective email marketing! We will explore the basics of what e-mail marketing is, why it works so well, and how to use it in your business planning and marketing strategy to achieve special goals. This workshop covers • Email marketing best practices; • Tips and strategies for getting -- and keeping -- high quality prospects, customers and members • How to increase increasing deliverability and open rates and how to avoid spam • Examples of successful email campaigns. Who Should Attend: Suitable for all experience levels. Anyone interested in learning more about email marketing. Registration required. Contact the Chamber, (936) 5605533 for more information.
Program prepares future leaders An application and session schedule for the Leadership Nacogdoches 2010-11 program are available at “Forms” at nacogdoches.org and at the Chamber. If you live and/or do business in Nacogdoches and are at least 21 years old, you could be a class candidate. The deadline to apply is July 15. The nine-month program that began in 1982 continues to educate, develop and place leaders in the community. Class members will spend nine months exploring different industries, meeting with current community leaders and forming strong relationships with others involved in the program. Attention LN Alumni: The Leadership Nacogdoches Alumni Reunion and New Class Welcome is 5:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, August 19, at the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, 200 E. Main St .
SFA students will Discover Nacogdoches - and your business
Photo of 2009-09 Leadership Nacogdoches group with Rep. Wayne Christian and Sen. Robert Nichols at the capitol during the State Government session in Austin.
What was known as Nacogdoches Treasure Hunt is now Discover Nacogdoches, and registration for businesses interested in the event is happening now. Another significant change to the program is the addition of the SFA Involvement Center student group. Students and SFA leaders will promote the event on campus and encourage more to Discover Nacogdoches. Throughout the summer months, orientation students and parents will hear and see “Discover Nacogdoches,” and at SFA Welcome Week, Discover Nacogdoches will kick off the fall semester. Students will have a map with destination businesses marked. They visit the businesses, receive stickers on their maps and return the maps for entry to prize drawings. Get your business on that map! The Discover Nacogdoches registration form is available at nacogdoches.org and at the Chamber. Deadline to register is July 10, and you may choose from many levels of participation. Plus, you may offer prizes for the drawings. The number of ways to introduce your products and services to SFA students are plenty!
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Sweet success for Texas Blueberry Festival At least 19,000 people attended the 2010 Texas Blueberry Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers on June 12. Henry Sunda with Hayter Mill Creek Farms brought 20,000 pounds of Nacogdoches-grown blueberries and sold them all by mid-day. The Festival Plaza (Bounce Park, Running of the Blueberries, Big Blue Mural, Cool Zone, etc.) was very popular this year – more and more people are finding that grassy venue to be ideal. The brick streets were of full of happy festivalgoers enjoying the record number of vendors. We appreciate the guests who enjoyed the day, our sponsors, our volunteers, the media and – of course – the blueberries! Find festival photos, videos, contest winners and more at nacogdoches.org. tjmag.com / 23
Calendar
July 2010
2 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 6:30 p.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS
Texas Forestry Museum, Lufkin Children ages 3 to Kindergarten gather at the Museum each day for a morning of forestry and nature related activities. For more info, contact David Young at 936.632.9535
2 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m. Fredonia Nacogdoches
7 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 2:00 p.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS
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3 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS 3 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Nacogdoches 3 Team Roping, Lufkin Center All day event, 936.637.3976
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8 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 2:00 p.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS 9 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Nacogdoches 10 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Nacogdoches
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10 Nacogdoches Naturally Family Outdoor Adventure Day 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $5 for family. Call 936.468.1832 for more info. 10 Nacogdoches Public Library Custom Car Paint Show & Career Info featuring Mr. Mills of
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Mills Paint & Body Shop 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12-August 13 Summer Art Camp Museum of East Texas Children ages 4-14 can enroll for classes at Art Camp. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. and parents can sign up by the week. For registration materials and more information, go to www.metlufkin.org or call 936.639.4434. 13 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 10:30 a.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS 14 SFA presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” 6:30 p.m. Turner Auditorium-all seats $6 or $5 for groups of 20 or more 1-888-240-ARTS 15 Runescape Experience Nacogdoches Public Library 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Teens can escape into this alternate Internet game world. 16 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches
17 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches 19 Summer Sylvans Day Camp, July 19th – July 23rd 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Texas Forestry Museum, Lufkin Children entering 1st through 4th grades come to the Museum for a week filled with forestry related activities, games, and crafts. Contact Info: David Young, info@treetexas. com, 936.632.9535 21 Babysitting University Nacogdoches Public Library 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Learn tips on entertaining kids, providing easy snacks, and safety. 23 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches 24 KTRE Trade Days, Lufkin Expo Center All Day Event Vendors from all around will gather at the Expo. Come ready to shop! Contact Info: Terry Renfro - 936-637-3976, Phone: Loretta Christmas - 936-634-6644 24 Rugby 101Nacogdoches Public Library 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Introduction to the sport of rugby.
24 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches
25 KTRE Trade Days, Lufkin Expo Center All Day Event Vendors from all around will gather at the Expo. Come ready to shop! Contact Info: Terry Renfro - 936-637-3976, Phone: Loretta Christmas - 936-634-6644 28 Healthy Woman Luncheon, Woodland Heights Affinity Center 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Call 936.699.CARE to RSVP 29 “Caught Reading” Photography Contest Nacogdoches Public Library 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Winning photo will be posted on the website. 30 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches 31 Team Roping, Lufkin Expo Center All day event, 936.637.3976 31 Jazz on the Patio 7:00 p.m.Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches
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giving back Lauren
Alst on Scholarship Fund hugs, and her willingness to include all people. We have heard from so many people who have said, she was my friend or loved me when no one else would. She saw me lost on the first day of school and pulled me in. She gave me some great advice once. She was always there for me. Many people we heard from we didn’t even know, but she did, and she made an impact on their lives.”
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The Lauren Alston Foundation was started in memory of the 21 year old daughter of Bryan and Suzanne Alston, who died on March 7th, 2010, from injuries incurred during an ATV accident in Nacogdoches County. The initials of the Foundation, LAF, when spoken outloud, form the word “laugh,” which Lauren did often. But most importantly, they symbolize Love, Action, and Faith. “She always reached out to those who needed a friend, a helping hand, to be included or shown love. So to continue her legacy of helping others, we are raising money to support people and projects that show Love, Action, and Faith. Some examples would be: to help send a youth on a mission trip, build wheelchair ramps, give food or backpacks to the Back Pack Buddies program, or to pay teacher salaries at a Christian school in a foreign country,” Suzanne Alston explains. “We had no idea the depth or impact she had on others’ lives until her death. We used to fuss at her and say, Lauren, why can’t you have friends that don’t have problems or issues? Not that all her friends did, but some. But we now know that her gift was to reach out to others and show Christ’s love by her laughter, smile,
Bryan and Suzanne said they have learned the power of prayer! “He has a plan and purpose for everything, and we have learned to lean on Him and trust Him more. We have been able to bear this tragedy, and He has given us the strength to continue to put one foot in front of the other each day because of the many prayers sent in petition for us. I know this is a verse commonly quoted but I can do all things in Christ which strengthens me, Phil 4:13, has never been more real to us then now.” Lauren received scholarship monies from both Stephen F. Austin and Lufkin High School to attend college. Because of everyone’s generous donations, the Alstons have endowed a scholarship at SFA and are working to endow one at LHS, as well, in Lauren’s memory. “Our long term goal for LAF is to continue to raise money to fund projects, people and programs that promote Love, Action and Faith and to continue the legacy Lauren started of showing Christ’s love in everyday actions,” say Lauren’s parents. Two scholarship funds have been set up in Lauren’s honor, one through SFA and another at Commercial Bank that will be used as a Lufkin High School Alumni scholarship. This past June, the Alstons held a fundraiser for the LAF, which raised $19,470 dollars. Lauren Alston Foundation PO Box 152535 Lufkin, TX 75915
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Places& Faces Apricot Lane Friends and Family Night June 16, 2010 Fashion District, Lufkin
Angelina Rehabilitation Center Grand Opening May 20, 2010 Lufkin
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The Journey’s 5th Anniversary
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featuring Lisa Whelchel June 17, 2010 Hotel Fredonia
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Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Brookshire Brothers
Second Saturday in June Downtown Nacogdoches
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Heritage Festival
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June 5, 2010 Hotel Fredonia SFASU
Women in the Outdoors
May 22, 2010 National Wild Turkey Federation Texas Forest Service, Hudson Office
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I am a Nacogdoches girl, born and raised, and have always been proud to call this historic town my home. I am also very blessed to have a HUGE family. Mike and Betty Perry are my grandparents. Rex Perry is my Dad, and Rhonda Perry is my step-mother. On the maternal side, Ferra Driggers is my grandmother and Martha Perry is my Mom. I also have a beautiful sister, Olivia, age 15, and a half-brother, Michael, age 7. They are all wonderful; there is never a dull moment at home! Attending Nacogdoches High School has been a highlight of my school years, not only because of the educational opportunities, but because of the abundance of activities offered and the friends I have made. This year, one of the organizations I participated in was Key Club, a service group. I really liked being a part of this because there were so many different options of service activities that could be done in order to make a difference in my community. Also, I took part in the Dual Credit program, taking college classes and receiving both high school and university credit for English and History. It was challenging, but well worth the preparation and knowledge I now have. My absolute favorite school activity is being a member of the Dragonette Drill Team. I have always had a passion for dance, and this is the perfect organization for me to use it! I have been a member since my freshman year, and tried out this spring to be an officer during my senior year. To my excitement, I received the title of Major for next year, and I feel so honored to now be a leader of such an amazing team of talented girls. Some of my favorite hobbies outside of school include ballet, crafts and painting, and hanging out with friends. Dance is truly an outlet where I can be creative and expressive while challenging myself to improve and try my best. Ballet/dance, as well as my other hobbies, have been regular activities throughout my whole life. However, this year I decided to do something new as well: participate in Nacogdoches’ annual Heritage Festival. The Heritage process began with many activities and speakers and ended with the crowning of next year’s Royal court. Right from the start, I met so many wonderful people. There were 19 Princesses, excluding myself; some who I already knew and others I was fortunate enough to meet for the first time. Each girl had a unique personality and was so much fun to be around! I had no idea I would make so many new friends in such a short amount of time! I also got to know several adults involved in Heritage that taught me many lessons as well. They helped me grow as a person by encouraging me to speak in front of groups and taught me how to better carry myself with confidence.
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Try your hardest to make the best out of every situation, find a creative outlet that makes you happy, always give effort to brighten other people’s days.
Many of the people I met during the Heritage process taught me lessons on how to make good impressions, carry myself with confidence, and strive to be the best person I can be in every situation. When the time for the Coronation finally came, I was already happy with all of the fun events I had experienced and the lessons I had learned that titles didn’t matter. I felt blessed to have been a part of the Heritage Festival in general. However, as I was standing on stage during the crowning ceremony thinking my Festival experience couldn’t get any better, it did. I was called to receive the title of Queen. At that moment, a giant feeling of surprise came over me, and I was without a doubt on “cloud nine” as I walked to the front of the stage. I feel so blessed and honored to have been chosen to represent Nacogdoches as Queen, not only because it is a meaningful title, but because there were many beautiful, sweet girls with me who would have made great Queens, as well. During my reign as Heritage Festival Queen this year, I will be able to participate in many activities in my community. A few of these are Scare on the Square, parades downtown, Heritage Festival activities for incoming Princesses, and the Coronation for next year’s participants. I am most looking forward to meeting new people, representing Nacogdoches with the other two amazing ladies in the royal court, Princess-in-Waiting Kristen Oglesbee and Ladyin-Waiting Ellie Baldock, and watching the incoming Princesses grow as individuals during all of their Heritage experiences. In conclusion, a few characteristics I consider to be inspiring in young women are confidence, kindness toward others, and a positive outlook. To me, these qualities show a true sense of maturity and love for people. For any young ladies who are in search of some words of encouragement, this is my advice: Try your hardest to make the best out of every situation, find a creative outlet that makes you happy, always give effort to brighten other people’s days, and realize that having special qualities and interests is what makes you a unique individual with endless potential for whatever you aspire to do. tjmag.com / 33
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inspiring woman Amanda
Rowley Collie
“Our Journey—5 Years & 55 Days”
“There are moments in your life that make you, and set the course of who you are going to be. Sometimes they’re little, subtle moments. Sometimes, they’re big moments you never saw coming. No one asks for their life to change, but it does. It’s what you do afterwards that counts—that’s when you find out WHO YOU ARE! When life throws you storms, learn to dance in the rain!” KNOW.” I’m not sure what happened the rest of that night, but the next morning, we got a phone call informing us that Hannah had Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a heart defect where only half of the heart had formed.
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First might I say that this isn’t just any story, it’s a story of miracles, love, and praises to my Father. My husband, Jason, and I had wanted children right from the start, but oddly enough, that became a miracle within itself. You see, Jason was diagnosed with cancer at the age of eleven. God created the first miracle in my life and allowed him to live, but doctors told him that he may never have children. So, I decided to pray extra hard for my child. I opened the Bible to the book of Samuel, and it talked of Hannah—a young woman who wanted a child terribly. It told of all of Hannah’s friends being pregnant and how she longed for that, just as I did. I went on to read that Hannah bargained with God and told him that if he would give her a child, she would in return give the child back to him and teach the child to follow him. So right then, I told God, if you give me a child I will give it to you and if it is a girl, her name will be Hannah. The Father then created the second miracle in my life, and that was Hannah. My pregnancy was perfect; so naturally we thought we would deliver a perfectly healthy baby. At 10:32 pm on August 30, 2004, Hannah Olivia Collie made her debut! I heard her cry that first small cry, and I can still hear it—my life had changed forever. I told her, “Hello baby girl,” and gave her a kiss on the head and off her and daddy went to meet the rest of our world. The next thing I vividly remember is Jason coming in to check on me and I said, “Hi honey! How is she?” He didn’t answer. I looked quickly up at him and asked again, he responded, “I DON’T
On October 17, 2004, we went home for the first time and I can’t describe the joy coursing through my terrified body. I was mortified; I was afraid of messing up meds or not feeling her breathe, but little by little, the Lord gave me what I needed for each day. On January 19th, Hannah had her 3rd open heart surgery. Yet again, she came out like a trooper—fighting her way through. In October of 2006, we went in for what was supposed to be her last open heart surgery. She did awesome, and we went home in just 19 days. She felt a lot better for a while, but then in January 2007, she began getting sick. We went back and forth to the hospital for 7 months every other week or so to have fluid drained. Finally on July 27th, we were told that Hannah would need a new heart. At first, we were in total shock. On August 2nd, we got the letter saying Hannah had been put on the list as status “1A,” meaning she was at the top. Hannah received her new heart on August 4, 2007, after being on the list for only 47 hours! I remember crying so hard and praying for the family who lost their child, later to find and meet Jalen and Shirlonda. On August 30th, 2009, Hannah’s 5th birthday, she got to meet her donor’s mother, Shirlonda. Turns out, it was Shirlonda’s birthday also. Hannah knew her. No, I can’t explain that, but I’m telling you, the child walked right up to her, hugged her, and even gave her a kiss right on the lips later that day. We also got to go home that day after 59 days in the hospital. On October 2, 2009, we went in again, and during that visit, Hannah ‘s kidneys shut down. They began doing dialysis, and Hannah perked up a bit. She watched “Sleeping Beauty” for the millionth time, ate almost a whole pizza, and decided she needed a nap. When she woke, she was very fussy and wanted to go the potty, but she was all hooked up and couldn’t get up to go; tjmag.com / 35
I finally talked her into using a diaper. She was not happy about it at all. I watched her face as she went, and she began to turn blue. I told her nurse that night, but we couldn’t figure it out. Hannah finished, I cleaned her up, and told her we would put on another diaper. She got mad at me and told me she wasn’t wearing that and she wanted her “princess panties,” so that is what she got! I told her to be still because the machine was still hooked to her and we didn’t want to mess it up. I turned around to weigh the diaper, and as I walked over, she began to fuss again. I turned around to tell her, “don’t move around,” and that was it. Her eyes were rolled back, arms drawn up, and she began to shake. Her heart rate was falling. I opened the door and began yelling for help! The crew flooded in and got to work. I sat in the hall with head in hands just waiting for God to show out like He always did. But this time, He didn’t show out. It felt like 10 minutes that they worked on her, but actually, they tried for 85 minutes to get her back. I knew the moment that Dr. Raju came around the corner that my baby was gone, that she was with her Jesus. I still couldn’t believe it; she always pulled through, she always fought. I held her for what seemed like 5 minutes, just talking
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and singing to her, but it was really 3 hours. When her daddy got there, we sat there with her just talking to her and memorizing everything about her. The last eight months without our beautiful daughter have been almost unreal. We are having to learn how to live all over again. Though Hannah is not here physically, she is here in spirit and she also visits as a butterfly. The butterfly has become a constant symbol of our sweet girl. We are learning to cherish each day and thank God for the blessing of having Hannah for our journey of 5 yrs and 55 days, and her little brother Cooper still remembers her vividly and talks of her often. There are moments in your life that make you, and set the course of who you are going to be. Sometimes they’re little, subtle moments. Sometimes, they’re big moments you never saw coming. No one asks for their life to change, but it does. It’s what you do afterwards that counts—that’s when you find out WHO YOU ARE! When life throws you storms, learn to dance in the rain! Hannah’s mommy
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t ing relationships Get by Kathryn Greene
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For many years I struggled with feelings of inferiority. Some of it was passed on from my parents, and some I learned from comparing myself to others. It is amazing the “stinkin’ thinkin’” we take on from those around us. If we believe that we are inferior to others, then everything that is said or done to us is run through the grid of inferiority. I still remember so clearly what happened in a classroom with my great-aunt, the teacher, when I was only 9 years old. She compared my hand writing to my younger sister, declaring that she could do cursive writing better than me. I have lived thinking my handwriting was not good enough. The impressions that are made in a child’s formative years are so critical to creating a good self-esteem. Feelings of inadequacy will make meaningful relationships difficult, will cause marital problems, will cripple opportunities for good career choices, and will inhibit making good life decisions. All of us, at times, deal with feelings of inadequacy, but that is when God will step in if we ask Him. He wants to make us adequate by being our strength when we are weak. Here are some steps to overcome feelings of inferiority and inadequacy: First of all, know what God has to say about how He sees His creation. He tells me I am deeply loved (I John 4:9-11 KJ). He tells me I am special (Psalm 139: 13-16 NIV). There is no one else like me. I am unique, an original—a one of a kind! God has great plans for me (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) If we were perfect, there would not be a need for God in our life. God has so shaped and made us that He is the only One that can complete us. We were made to lean on Him! Second, don’t try to cover up your weakness. Be honest with yourself and then with God (He already knows – He just wants you to acknowledge it!). He promises us in Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Third, we need to ask God for strength. “I pray… he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being.” (Eph. 3:16 NIV) Also we read in II Cor. 12: 9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” God is telling me He wants to help me! Then finally – take a stand against your fear. One of the best things you can do after you have followed the previous steps is to face your greatest fear. Once we step out in faith that we are doing the right thing, God will come alongside of us. God promises us that His power is made perfect in our weakness. How do we know that if we never experience it? Feelings of inferiority and inadequacy will hinder us from becoming all that God designed us to be. We can never experience a life of purpose until we choose to be honest with our self and God and then step out in faith believing that God will empower us with His strength to be that unique person, one of a kind!
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I was born and raised in Orange, Texas. I went to Southwest Texas State University (now called Texas State) and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Mass Communication with a minor in English Writing. After college I began working for The Broadcast Image Group, a television consulting firm in San Antonio. During the time I was living and working in San Antonio, I met my future husband on a blind date. He received the opportunity to move to Lufkin in March 2002. I ‘reluctantly’ followed him, and we were married in October of that year. We’ve been here 8 years this summer—and even though I was hesitant to move back to a small town, it’s been the best thing for our family. We love it here in the Pineywoods, and we proudly call Lufkin “home” now. We have 2 boys - Jacob is 5, and Jackson is 2. They are the love of our lives.
Why did you decide to enter the field of teaching? My mother and grandmother were both teachers so it was definitely a career choice I had considered at one point in my life. When we moved to Lufkin, and I was no longer working in the recruiting industry, I decided to substitute teach to see if I should go back to school through SFA to obtain the teaching certificate I never got in college. God’s plan just put me on the fast track to receiving that certificate! 40 / The Journey - July 2010
“My students have taught me humility. They have taught me acceptance and patience, and I hope I have taught them a sliver of all of these in return.” What is your favorite part about teaching? The kids!! Every day is new journey with teenagers, and I love it! That journey can often have bumps in the road, but those bumps and obstacles make the highlights all the sweeter. It is often bittersweet to say ‘goodbye’ to that first set right after Christmas, but Spring semester also holds the promise of meeting 75-100 new faces.
What is something you have learned throughout your experience as a teacher, what have the children taught you about yourself? My students have taught me humility. They have taught me acceptance and patience, and I hope I have taught them a sliver of all of these in return. When I first started teaching, I thought I always had to have the answer and that my answer was the only right one. I now realize it’s more important to actually admit when I don’t know something, but then work to find the answer with them.
How did it feel receiving the teacher of the year award? I work with so many amazing individuals at LHS so I was extremely flattered to have been chosen this year. I work with so many deserving people; people who have dedicated their lives to the students we teach every day. I share this honor with each of them.
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Truth About Training
IT’S HERE! THE NEW SpIcy cHIckEN SaNdWIcH
by Amy Cummings, Certified Personal Trainer
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As a personal trainer I encourage my clients to make healthy lifestyle changes. These include exercising most days of the week, eating breakfast, drinking water, no soft drinks, and no fried foods. These are things anybody can do for a lifetime. I tell my clients to keep their standards high, finish what they start, and stay disciplined. Excesses keep you on the couch so get up and do something! Making these small changes can add up and help you achieve a new improved fitness level. From infancy we have been rolling and crawling, moving and squatting, walking and running. As you age, you lose your mobility and stability because of lack of exercise and stretching. Participating in a total body exercise program can keep you moving like a well-oiled machine! I get to work with clients of all ages and fitness levels. I begin every session with a good heart pumping dynamic warm-up, involving big muscles groups, multiple joints and stabilizers, turning on, if you will, the circuit board of the body the core: back, shoulders, hips, and abs. Fitness training should train the body as a unit instead of targeting certain muscles certain days of the week. The muscles are connected like a chain and work together. By doing total body exercises you can hit all the muscles. I utilize free weights like kettlebells and body weight exercises like pull-ups to achieve this goal. Cardio intervals and active rest exercises are apart of my program as well. Whether you are on vacation or at home, at the gym or your driveway, you can always jump rope and add few exercises with minimal or no equipment and get a fantastic workout. Here are a few exercises that will challenge you from head to toe. Incorporate the jump rope during your workout and get into great cardiovascular shape while also strengthening your core.
Kettlebell Overhead Squat - Pressing the weight overhead strengthens your core as well as stability in your shoulder. When you squat always keep your heels on the ground and toes up inside your shoe, and knees apart. Kettlebell Windmill - This is a fantastic exercise that will strengthen your core, increase flexibly, and stretch the Piriformis, a deep external rotator of the hip. Kettlebell Overhead Pistol Squat - This is a great exercise, testing joint mobility and stability. Keep your weight on heels, toes up inside your shoe and knees behind your toes.
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Chinups - Always move through a full range of motion, lowering your body all the way down and then pulling yourself up where your chin clears the bar. If you cannot do one, put a chair under your feet and assist yourself that way. Chin-ups hit multiple muscles; so if you are limited for time to workout, choose exercises like these that hit the total body and raise your heart rate. Scorpion Push-ups - These pushups challenge the flexibility of your Thoracic spine and stability of your core.
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women’s health Healt h by Chantal Culpepper, MD, Family Practice
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Test s Every Woman Should Have
Women and healthcare providers across the U.S. are focusing on the power of prevention – becoming more mindful of the health tests that every woman should have on a regular basis to promote their best health. In this two-part series, we hope to provide helpful information to support women who are
interested in healthy living. In part I, we shared several tests that every woman should have for good, preventive care – beginning with those screenings that enter the healthcare picture early in a woman’s life. By mid-life, those tests become even more important and other screenings join the mix.
Hypertension
Colonoscopy
Why: A blood pressure reading is a part of every doctor’s visit, beginning in childhood. However, it is monitored more closely as we age. High blood pressure (HBP) can occur at any point in life, but most often over age 35. According to the American Heart Association, about 73 million adults have HBP, and nearly half are women. HBP has no symptoms; the only way to detect it is to check it. As a woman ages, her chance of having HBP – particularly after menopause – is greater, even with a lifetime history of normal blood pressure. HBP can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney damage.
Why: A colonoscopy examines the large intestine to screen for colon cancer – which is 90 percent curable if found early. The test is performed under sedation, using a long, thin, flexible tube. Any growths or polyps can be removed during the course of the test and biopsied.
A reading under 120/80 mm Hg is considered ideal, and between 120/80 and 139/89 mm Hg is now considered to be “pre-hypertension,” a condition that can be just as serious as hypertension. Hypertension is blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg and above.
Bone density scan
When: At least every two years, and more often if you have prehypertension, a family history or other risk factors.
Diabetes Why: Diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn’t make enough insulin or has a reduced response to insulin – causing your blood sugar to be too high. Nearly 21 million individuals in the U.S. have diabetes – including 9.7 million women – and almost one third do not know it, according to the American Diabetes Association. Some people with diabetes experience symptoms, others may go for up to 10 years without clear symptoms. Diabetes puts you at increased risk for other serious health threats, such as heart disease or stroke. Women in particular suffer severe consequences from diabetes – ranging from birth defects during pregnancy, to heart attack and stroke, to premature menopause. When: A screening blood sugar test – known as a fasting plasma glucose test – is recommended at least once by age 45, or sooner if risk factors are present (high blood pressure or cholesterol, obesity, or high blood sugar).
When: At age 50, then once every 10 years, if no polyps are found or risk factors exist. Patients with higher risk (parent diagnosed before age 50, or a condition like inflammatory bowel disease) should get their first test 10 years before the family member was first diagnosed, with repeat testing at least every five years. Why: A bone density scan measures the mass of your bones and assesses your risk of developing osteoporosis – a bone-thinning disease that affects nearly 8 million women in the U.S. Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five to seven years after menopause, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. This increases the risk for falls and broken bones, which lead to decreased mobility, potential disability and reduced quality of life. When: Schedule your first test by age 65 and repeat every five years. Your doctor may recommend earlier or more frequent testing if you are underweight, have ever smoked, or have a recent history of broken bones or a family member with osteoporosis.
How does your healthcare plan compare? Hopefully some, if not all, of these tests are part of your routine. By taking the time to keep tabs on your health and the screenings needed at various ages, you will gain valuable information that will help you to be your best – for yourself and your loved ones. If you have questions about your healthcare plan, speak with your family doctor. If you don’t have a family physician, Dr. Culpepper is currently accepting new patients. Her office is located at 517 N. Brentwood Drive in Lufkin – next to Sam’s Club and behind Tractor Supply. Call 936-637-5970 to schedule your appointment.
Dr. Culpepper will be speaking at the next Healthy Woman Luncheon on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at noon. To learn more, or to reserve your spot, call 699-CARE. 42 / The Journey - July 2010
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College Student’s Health and Safet y
College is full of excitement, including meeting new people, learning new things, possibly living away from home, and making your own decisions. But college can also be stressful as you develop new routines, live on a limited budget, and face new opportunities. It can be challenging to juggle responsibilities like attending class, studying long hours, having a social life, working, and staying safe and healthy. The college years are a time of change that brings new challenges, risks, and responsibilities. Below are health and safety tips to help you stay safe and healthy throughout your college years. Your health habits today can affect your health in the future. Even if your habits haven’t been so great in the past, this is a great time to develop new habits that will help you be strong and healthy through your college years and beyond.
Get regular physical activity. Be active for at least 2½ hours each week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles. Find something you enjoy, such as brisk walking, jogging, climbing stairs, dancing, or other activity.
Eat a balanced diet. If you are concerned that you are overweight or underweight, talk with your health care provider about how to lose or gain weight safely. Fruits and vegetables are a natural source of energy and are one of the best eat-on-the-go foods. Be sure to eat regular healthy meals to help you maintain your energy level.
Think positively. We are often much harder on ourselves in our “self-talk” than we are when speaking with others. Our tendency to be needlessly self-critical can foster unnecessary distress. Different approaches are available to help handle this. Work with teachers, counselors, family, friends, 44 / The Journey - July 2010
and others to address concerns about studying, test-taking, and other issues.
Get vaccinated. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Be sure to ask your health care provider about getting vaccinated for meningitis, human papillomavirus (HPV), tetanus, flu, and other diseases.
Vaccines recommended for teens and college students: Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis vaccine Meningococcal vaccine HPV vaccine series Hepatitis B vaccine series Polio vaccine series Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine series Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine series Influenza vaccine Pneumococcal polysaccharid (PPV) vaccine Hepatitis A vaccine series
Get check-ups. Find a health care provider at your school or local health clinic for routine check-ups and concerns you may have about your health. Check-ups can help ensure you stay healthy and can help identify and correct problems early. They can also give you the opportunity to get to know your health care provider, should you have a health problem later in the school year.
Develop friendships. Consider participating in campus activities with other students who have similar interests. Extracurricular activities do not necessarily have to relate to your major. Join a college band, write for the school newspaper, volunteer, or do something else that is fun, helps you meet new people, and gives you the opportunity to express yourself.
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Appliances That Will Help Make the Most of Dorm Life
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Some college students are content to simply survive their time in a college dorm room. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s only temporary, right? But if you desire to make the most of your college experiences, you may as well make the best of dorm life! Why simply survive dorm life when you can actually enjoy it? Depending on your school, your dorm room can be anything from a spacious multi-roomed duplex to a cramped and dull concrete cell. It’s hard to imagine that anyone can live in the latter, let alone turn it into something enjoyable. But those of us unlucky enough to experience it know that it can be done. And someday you may even consider it your home away from home. The gadgets and small appliances listed below are not going to help you study for your midterms. They won’t write your papers for you, either. However, they’ll certainly make the rest of your college experience more enjoyable.
Multi-Functional Breakfast Maker Coffee is great, and obviously a collegiate necessity, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could also make eggs, toast and maybe even pancakes – all at the same time? You’re not just rolling out of bed and into a pot of coffee anymore, you’re serving full-out breakfast with all the trimmings. Best of all, it won’t take up too much room in your dorm.
Portable Air Conditioner Dorm rooms can get pretty hot, especially with all these electronics humming away. Unfortunately, most dorms do not have central air, and a window unit is either not allowed or just not feasible given your available space. Luckily, a portable air conditioner is smaller and doesn’t require permanent installation. Venting is also simple and does not require as much space as a window unit.
Mobile Alarm Clock No, “mobile” doesn’t mean you can easily take the alarm clock with you when you leave. This alarm clock on wheels will run away from you beeping with laughter as you frantically try to buy just five more minutes in the morning. At the very least, it’ll make for an entertaining morning and get you to that 8:00 a.m. class on time!
Compact Refrigerator These dorm-size ice boxes are a must have for any college dorm room! Although they won’t allow for several gallons of milk and three nightsworth of take-out boxes, these compact fridges get the job done when you begin to crave a refreshing bottle of water or a crisp piece of fruit during study time.
Clip-On Light These portable lights are essential when your “roomie” is fast asleep, but you need to pull an all-nighter! Keep this light clipped to a nearby coffee table or headboard, and catch up on your course reading while being respectful at the same time. tjmag.com / 45
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“What was the most exciting part about entering your freshman year of college?” Karly Porter “The most exciting part of entering my freshman year of college was realizing that I had finally entered into adulthood and that was both exciting and scary. Knowing that I had to step up and prove to myself that I could be responsible and hold myself accountable, because I no longer had anyone doing that for me was a big deal.”
Daryll Mancill “The most exciting thing for me was the knowledge that I was now responsible for myself. I did not have parents to tell me to wake up or go to class. I did not have a curfew or a bedtime. I had my own choices to make, and I had to own up to their consequences myself. I was now completely responsible for my own life.”
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“I was so excited to be classified as the distinguished ‘college student’. It always had a nice ring to it. Who knew that with that distinguished title would come many hours of writing papers, studying in the wee hours of the morning, gallons of coffee, and procrastination! This has been an experience that I would not trade. More than anything, I have enjoyed college because I been able to be rooted and grounded in Christ more than I have ever been - and that’s what it’s all about!”
Does your child have a craft, hobby, or interest that they would like to share with other kids their age? Tell us about it by emailing us at editor@tjmag.com.Your child might be featured in a future issue of The Journey!
why i love being a mom
Emily Watt s is a wonderful peace when you turn everything over to God! With God in control and with the support and love of my family and friends, we have made it through these years with very few bumps in the road. I really do love being a Mama! We have always been a close threesome, and thankfully Chip and Lindsey are the best of friends. I remember when Lindsey and I dropped Chip off at TCU several years ago. We waved goodbye and had a good cry on the way home. Part of that emotion was from the fear of how life was going to change for the two of us. What I didn’t realize was that I now had the opportunity to really bond with just her. That “bonding” was sometimes a challenge, especially when she was about 15 and dying for her independence! But, we got through that stage and before I knew it SHE was packing to go off to college, too. As I drove back home from leaving her at Baylor, I could feel myself getting anxious about missing her and having an empty nest. What would I do now? Who was I now with no kids at home? Guess what? I’m still Mama.
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Mama. That’s who I am…Mama. That’s what I called my mother and what she called her mother. My kids have always called me that, and even their friends call me Mama. Now that my children are adults…Lindsey is 21 and Chip is 25…I am still and will always be, their Mama. As far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a mother. I come from a long line of strong women and have had great examples of wonderful moms. My own “Mama” was the best example I could ever hope to emulate. She was such a beautiful person and a great listener. I dreamed of having my own children someday and knowing that it would be the best job in the world! It absolutely is the best, but not always the easiest, job. Raising my children as a single mom these past few years has had its challenges. I put a lot of pressure on myself to be “everything” for them. I never wanted to miss a thing they did or an opportunity to listen when they needed me. I would worry and fret and lie in bed at night wondering if I was being too hard on them…or too easy on them? Were they prepared to be on their own and go off to college? Could I even afford college? Then, while reading Romans 8:28, it hit me that all my worrying was useless, because I was not doing this job on my own. God was in control over our family and I just needed to trust Him and know that He would work everything out for our good. There
I have learned that an empty nest is not so bad after all! My nest is quiet and clean all the time… cooking, cleaning and laundry is a breeze when it’s just yourself that you are taking care of. The best part, though, are those phone calls and visits from my children. Chip is in his fourth year of medical school in Galveston, and Lindsey is beginning her senior year by living in Nashville this summer pursuing her dream as a Music and Entertainment Marketing major. Even though they are adults now, they still call me for advice or for a pep talk before a big exam. Sometimes they call me just to tell me they love me…those are the best calls! They will both graduate in May 2011 and begin the next chapter of their lives. I will be right here when they need me, enjoying the best job in the world…being Mama!
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The Weekender The perfect bag to have in your collection, especially during the summer. The weekender is a very versatile bag, great for a large pool and/or beach bag because of its water resistant fabric. It has a zipper top, which is perfect for the airports and overhead compartments. The bag is great because it can fold and pack inside luggage for an extra carry on, if needed. The best part is all the fun patterns that make SCOUT bags unique! Pick up your bag today at Laine’s Hallmark or House of Traditions in Nacogdoches.
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Parting Advice What is your best tips/advice for preparing your child for their freshman year of college? PRAY AHEAD! Pray in advance for God’s will for a roommate, transition, professors, friends, and your child’s influence towards others. Your student may be an answered prayer to another Mom’s prayer for her child’s roommate! Teach basic household duties! Help your child to master the basic art of cleaning, doing laundry and cleaning their room. This would also include which cleaning products and laundry detergent would be most effective. Visit several churches in the area! Visit a lot of churches before deciding which one “fits.” Check out the college programs - some churches “adopt” college students and offer free meals and fun activities while “feeding” the spirit! Put up pictures from home! Hang pictures of family and friends in the dorm room to make the room feel more cozy and personalized. Get involved on campus! Choose a program on campus to get involved and plug in to feel more a part of your university. The BSM is a great one to consider! Send notes of Encouragement! Send cards, letters, pictures to brighten your student’s day! An email or cell phone call is okay, but a handwritten note is much more personal...student’s LOVE to get mail! Homemade cookies are a plus! Keep student’s schedule posted! Keep a copy of your student’s schedule posted so you know better times to call and not interrupt your student’s day—pray for their tests at the exact times they are taking them. Amy Plunkett, Nacogdoches Pray, pray, and pray a lot more for God’s leadership—Leadership for which school to attend and for God to prepare them for the path that He has willed for their life. While your young adult is exploring options for his/her major, ask a lot of questions - why they’re choosing it & how they plan to use it upon graduation. Don’t expect or require them to enter into college with a determined major - and don’t be surprised when their major changes several times throughout their college career. Remember for yourself what it was like to be 18 – “footloose and fancy free!” Don’t try to relive your life over again through them. Cut just a few of those apron strings - save the rest for marriage! Pam Cheatham, Nacogdoches
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At Memorial Medical Center–Lufkin, we know what really matters–you, your baby and a safe birth.
That’s why all of our nurses are certified in Advanced Fetal Monitoring. And our English and Spanish speaking nurses have a combined 386 years of experience, skills and knowledge to assist every mom with nearly every baby question that arises. It’s our mission to make your delivery exceptional and prepare you and your baby to begin life’s journey. Sure, we have large, secure and comfortable birthing suites equipped with the latest technology, including 4-D Ultrasound and Pediatric Echocardiograms. But it is the love of the birth experience and that new baby smell that moves our team to carefully bundle every newborn and help every mom get started the right way–cradled in our circle of care.
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