The Journey September 2012

t happens every year. September is a month of new beginnings for the Oliver house. It begins the month of our new routine. After a very long summer, there is no doubt, Momma Oliver is ready for

the month of September to roll around. We had a fun, eventful summer, but trying to keep four kids busy and entertained for 12 weeks—after week 8—September could not come soon enough! I have to make notes and mental notes for what I will do di!erently and change for next year’s summer schedule.

I know I am not the only one. I have heard from many mothers out there trying to co-op summer activities and whatever else they can come up! September is also a new beginning for friendships for the kids and parents. We have new classes with new class mates, which also means I will make new friends with all the new classmates’ parents. The parents of my children’s friends are some of my dearest friends. It is so neat to look back on your journey and see the paths God has created for you; the people God put in your life through di!erent circumstances. This year, our super energetic, hyper active, ball full of energy, never slows down, 90 to nothing four year old (Brodie for those of you who could not guess) will play on his first organized sports team. Yes, it makes this momma nervous and excited all at the same time. Nervous for all those anxious thoughts like, “Will he stop

long enough to listen to the rules? Will he follow the rules? Will he understand when they say you cannot to do___?” It really means do not do it even if you are really really tempt-ed?” At the same time, I am excited, because for once, he will finally be in his element! He was made to be outside and run! I might as well go ahead and tell everyone to remember his name, Brodie Cole Oliver; he is a future Olympian! Clay and I have yet to agree on the ”perfect” sport for him to excel in.

Hopefully that rabbit trail explained, that because of the new sport, we will meet new parents and hopefully make new friends. It is exciting to see your children excel and do something they enjoy—whether that is through their academic studies, extracurricular studies, or skills you see they good at around the house. Thanks to every September rolling around, we can see what the new school year will hold for the Oliver family. New skills learned. New friends made. New challenges set. All in all, a season for new beginnings!

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9 YOURHOME10 Home Tour: the Hicks’ Home12 Decor & Design: Glow Bubble Party16 In the Kitchen: Homegating Playbook17 Your Pantry: More Fruits & Vegetables

19 PARADEofHOMES25 YOURCOMMUNITY26 Hometown Talent: Hayle Garner & Love Letters27 Stretch Marks: Modern Family Vacation30 Calendar32 Texas State Forest Festival39 Inspiring Woman: BJ Johnson42 Inspiring Young Woman: the Hudson Lady Hornets

45 YOURLIFE46 Girls Group: the Panther Nation48 Wallet: Consignment50 Relationships: Patiently Waiting51 Women’s Health: Find Relief for Fall Allergy Symptoms

53 YOURCHILD54 Pretty Babies56 Parent Thoughts: Potty Talk57 Look at Me60 Birthday Bash: A Splashing Good Time62 Why I Love Being a Mom: Pam Hudson

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Your Home

he beautiful and traditional home of David and Bonny Hicks rests on the backside of 30 private acres. Their love for antiques and heirlooms, matched with historic homes and beautiful estates, gave them the inspiration needed for their family of five. David and Bonny are the parents of three toddler boys: Ben, John, and Luke. The Hicks patterned their home after a 1920’s style home. The one and a half story home features

12 foot ceilings, five bedrooms, four baths, formal living room, play room, and upstairs den. A few of the custom additions are the unfinished oak floors that David installed himself, eight foot double mahogany front doors, and the living room mantle that was salvaged out of a house being torn down in Lu"in. Being in the Estate Sales business, the Hicks family home is filled with character and charming additions in every room.

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YOURHOME | DECOR & DESIGN

Jane Shepherd grew up in Diboll. She went to Savannah College of Art and Design and

majored in fibers. Shepherd has been teaching for 7 years. She has one daughter, Hazel,

who is in 2nd grade.

by Jane Shepherd

his time of year lends itself to fun outdoor gatherings. What better addition to nighttime fun than a glow bubble party? To make the bubbles, pour a large container of bubbles into a pitcher. Open several yellow highlighters and squeeze the juice out of them into the bubbles. Stir it well. To make the bubbles

glow best, you need to hang a black light over the area where you will be blowing the bubbles. They will shine a great neon color.

To make the labels for the containers, use neon stickers and a black background paper. Use the labels for gift bags and various containers. Make small glow bubble wands by taping glow bracelets into small circles. Use a pipe cleaner to attach another glow bracelet for the wand’s stick. You can also use glow straws and tape them together to make small bubbles. Be sure to tie a glow bubble wand around each jar of bubbles. These make great party favors.

To make the slime, follow the recipe at http://tidymom.net/2011/homemade-slime/. It won’t hurt to add more highlighter juice to enhance the color.

For additional party decorations, string a garland of glow sticks around the table. Use fabric with neon colors to make a tablecloth. Remember, anything neon and white glows under a black light!

At our party, the highlighter juice didn’t stain anything, but you might want to have an adult monitor the bubbles, just to make sure the mess stays to a minimum.

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Game day is no time to be sidelined in the kitchen. Do a little pre-game planning so you can spend less time cooking and more time cheering on the home team.

Keep it simple — Instead of taking up space with a lot of dishes to hold condiments, use mu#n pans. Each well in the pans can hold a di!erent topping for your burgers, hot dogs or chili. Put a spoon in each for easy dipping. It’s simple, fun, and you’ll have fewer post-game dishes to wash.

Set up a dipping station — Have a selection of salsas and guac available so everyone can have their favorite. From Wholly Salsa’s clas-sics to the new red pepper mango or roast-ed tomato varieties, fans can find a salsa to cheer about. And for guacamole lovers, try Wholly Guacamole’s all-natural, gluten free varieties. In addition to chips, set out some of these tasty dippers:

$Make sure you have enough — Don’t disap-point guests by running out of munchies or drinks. Here’s how to figure out how much you need to prepare:

three di!erent appetizers. For up to 16 guests, plan four or five appetizers.

16-ounce cups per person. Plan on about two glasses of wine or three beers per person.

to keep drinks cold in a cooler, get about a pound and a half of ice per person.

These game day recipes will score big with the crowd at your house. You can find more delicious ways to homegate at www.eat-wholly.com.

HOMEGATING PLAYBOOKTips to make a game day party fun for everyone

Yield: 28 taquitos1 orange, juiced1 lime, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin6 tablespoons canola oil, divided8 boneless skinless chicken thighs1/3 cup minced yellow onion2 tablespoons cilantro, minced1 7-ounce package Wholly Guacamole28 corn tortillas

Mix together orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and 3 tablespoons canola.

Add to chicken and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Heat remaining canola oil over medium high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve marinade for later.

Cook chicken for 3 minutes on one side. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add reserved marinade, turn heat to low, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.

Uncover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Re-move from heat and cool for 15 minutes.

Shred chicken into a separate pan. Coat with a little of the reduced sauce — don’t use all of it or the ta-quitos will be oily.

Mix chicken with guacamole, cilantro and onion.

Warm tortillas, between wet paper towels, in the microwave (about 5 at a time), or by dipping them into a hot pan with a few tablespoons of oil.

Add about 2 tablespoons filling to each tortilla. Roll up and skewer with a toothpick to hold it together.

For best results, prepare deep fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions, and fry in batches for 2 minutes. When all taquitos have been fried, warm them up in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

Yield: 10 to 121 tube pre-made pizza crust (thin)1 7-ounce package Wholly Guacamole dip1 red bell pepper cut into small strips

Roll out uncooked pizza dough on counter.

Use football or other shaped cookie cutter to cut pizza dough and place on cookie sheet sprayed lightly with oil.

Cook dough according to packaging instructions. Allow to thoroughly cool.

When cool, spread with guacamole and use cheese shreds and pepper to create football laces and markings.

Optional: Plate on a bed of shredded lettuce, and use sour cream to create field yard lines.

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s families cut back on grocery spending, they are also cutting back on fruits and vegetables. An annual survey of moms, conducted by Produce for Better Health

Foundation (PBH), the nonprofit group behind the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® national public health initiative, has found that although 60 percent of moms continue to believe that their families eat too few fruits and vegetables, they are including less of them in meals and snacks. As a working mom, I know all too well how challenging this task can be.

The results of the survey are a bit startling. Reported fruit consumption has dropped 12 percent since a year ago, and vegetable con-sumption is down 6 percent. The survey points to the nation’s current economic recession for

the negative impact on mothers’ attitudes and shopping habits regarding fruits and vegetables, most notably in lower income households.

Most moms surveyed (87 percent) still believe it’s important to include fruits and vegetables in their family’s diet, but cost and family pref-erences cause them to feel defeated when it comes to incorporating healthier foods into their menus. Moms do need help as 90 percent of Americans consume fewer fruits and vegetables than the recommended daily amount, which ranges from 2 to 6 cups each day.

To give moms the tools they need, Brookshire Brothers supports the Produce for Better Health Foundation and the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® campaign. The Fruits & Veggies—More Matters website,

www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, includes tips, recipes and other resources to help moms make adding more fruits and vegetables to their families’ diet easier and more a!ordable than they might think. For example, to stretch their food budget, moms may use all forms of fruits and vegetables—fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100 percent juice—to satisfy their family’s healthy eating requirements. Health professionals agree it doesn’t matter what form you get your fruits and vegetables, just as long as you get them most days.

Here are a few low-cost, quick recipes with simple ingredients to help you add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, courtesy of Fruits and Veggies – More Matters.

FROSTY ORANGELICIOUSNESS Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 1 Cup of Fruit per Serving

! cup fat-free vanilla ice cream! cup orange juice1 orange, peeled and frozen1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions: Place all ingredients in blender and enjoy!

Nutrition Information per serving: calories: 211, total fat: 0.4g, saturated fat: 0.1g, % calories from fat: 2%, % calories from satu-rated fat: 0%, protein: 5g, carbohydrates: 49g, cholesterol: 0mg, dietary fiber: 4g, sodium: 67mg

Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamins A and C, folate and potassium, and a good source of calcium, magnesium and fiber.

Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation by Erika Kaeser-Stanley. Recipe from the Cool Fuel for Kids cookbook.

T-REX TORTILLA PIZZA Preparation time: 20 minutes Serves: 1 % Cup of Vegetables per Serving

2 seconds butter-flavored cooking oil spray1 (6-inch) flour tortilla1! tablespoons mild salsa! cup frozen yellow corn, cooked1! tablespoons cooked chicken breast, shredded1 tablespoon cheddar cheese, shredded! teaspoon dried chives

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400° F.

Cook corn according to package instructions.

Spray cookie sheet with cooking oil. Place tortilla on oiled sheet. Top with chicken, cooked corn, cheese, chives, and salsa. Bake for 10 minutes. Cut in quarters and serve.

Nutrition Information per serving: calories: 257, total fat: 7.6g, saturated fat: 2.4g, % calories from fat: 26%, % calories from satu-rated fat: 8%, protein: 12g, carbohydrates: 38g, cholesterol: 19mg, dietary fiber: 4g, sodium: 441mg

Each serving provides: A good source of vitamins A and C, folate, calcium and fiber.

Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Mark Goodwin, CEC, CNC.

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Amy McLeod, RD, LD is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian

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round 2006, Hayle started doing little craft projects here and there for her family and friends. When she was doing projects, there was not a fee and she was not asking for any-thing in return. She says, “There were many

times it was expensive and I would pray about it. I would ask God how could I make a living out of something I re-ally wanted to do?” She felt His answer was to just wait. That is where the name “Love Letters” came from, since everything she made was coming from the love in her heart.!

It did not hurt her business to have her mom as a nail tech. Little by little, her mom started showing projects to her customers. Hayle laughs saying, “We all know how women are when it comes to cute stuff!”

When she first started, she was making!a lot of letters. Since then, she loves trying new things. She explains, “Most of my work now is mainly custom orders. My customers know I make anything. Now I have made garters, wedding deco-rations, homecoming mums and!everything in between.”

Hayle says her favorite item to make is her custom garter. She says, “It is just my way of putting my crafty touch into someone ‘s special day.” One of her most unique orders was for a custom wedding guest book.

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bout a month ago, I was pleasantly surprised with a trip to Maui. For the 12 members of my family who were packing our bags and headed for Florida, we were more than shocked when we found out our

plane wasn’t going to Florida at all, but Hawaii!! This was all my dad’s doing, and I must admit the man did well….very, very well.

But there’s something to be said about vacationing with your family.

Actually, there’s a lot to be said.

Have you seen the ABC comedy, Modern Family? If you have, then you have met my father. He is Jay Pritchett (played by Ed O’Neil). He is Jay in every sense of the word. He isn’t into family board games. He’s sitting up in his chair snoring by 9:07pm. He avoids any family activity that doesn’t involve reading a spy novel, by himself, in the shade. And whenever we found ourselves sitting by the pool with a hot dog in hand, you could trust that he was somewhere in an air-conditioned restaurant with a shrimp salad. But hey! He took us to Maui, so who’s complaining?

And then there’s Gloria, played by Sophia Vergara. My mom? Yeah….she’s nothing like her.

Going to Hawaii with my family has been something I’ve dreamed of doing. Generally, if it involves something big, fantastic or exciting, I want to do it with my family. We are a close bunch and always have a lot of fun together. I’m not trying to sound like it’s all hunky-dory. Far from it. I believe at one point I heard someone yell, “You can either get out of that bathroom or I’ll drag you out!” One night my mom yelled, “If you people don’t get out of my bedroom and take your game of charades with you, I’m gonna act out something you won’t soon forget!” And I believe there was a brother/sister argument that ended in, “NO! You are just like mom! You just don’t have as much facial hair!”

And just like your family, we also have…

The Eager Beaver: This is the person who wakes up at the crack of dawn every day because there’s “a lot to do… a lot to see…a lot to take in…a lot to take pictures of… a lot to eat…a lot of ground to cover…”

The Bed Head: This is the family member who doesn’t care where you are vacationing, they are sleeping in. Houston? I’m sleeping in. Maui? I’m sleeping in. Mars? I’m sleeping in. Beautiful sites, pool-side lunches and snorkeling have got nothing on waking up with bed-head at 11am.

The Loner: This is the one who you can never find. When it’s time to pack up and head in to town, they are taking a hike. When it’s time to sit down for dinner, they are out for one last swim. When it’s family picture time, they are across the lawn learning to make grass ornaments.

The “Why do it alone when we can do it all together”: Why would we eat lunch by ourselves when we can eat as a group? Why would we separate in to three cars when all 12 of us can squeeze in to one? Why would we meet up at the pool when we can all go down there together? Why would you want to go to the bathroom alone when 11 of us can go with you and watch?

The Shopper: “Yes, Maui is beautiful. The water is clear and the sand is white. Do they have an Old Navy here?”

The Librarian: I brought this book, and I can’t put it down. No matter what. Can’t put it down. Can’t stop reading. Not for a luau. Not for a dolphin sighting. Not for a moment. Must read it. Must. Read. Book. Now.

The Kid: You want sushi. They want Chuck E. Cheese. You want to lie out. They want to cover you in sand. You want to snorkel. They suddenly hate water. You want them to take a nap. They have recently turned 4 and decide they hate naps. You want to drop dead in the bed at 11pm. They are still going strong.

The Hypochondriac: I’m allergic to fish. The mosquitoes are eating me alive. I got sick on halibut once. These waves are making me sea sick. I’m having a heat stroke. I caught bacteria in the hot tub. Does anyone know anything about sun poisoning? Does anyone think the water tastes funny? These palm trees are giving me a headache. If we do one more turn on this mountain, I’m going to throw up in this Jeep. Can’t a zip line give you a flesh-eating virus?

Any of these sound familiar? They should. They are in each family. Yours, mine and ours. Although I wouldn’t trade them for the world – although I love them dearly – and although I would take a bullet for each and every one of them – it’s probably best we only vacation with each other once a year.

So….which one are you?

Melissa Radke is married to the best looking man in town, whom she a!ectionately refers to as The Attorney General. They have two children, Remi and Rocco; you have probably seen their picture in the Most Wanted list at your local schools. She loves movie popcorn, telling her friends what to do with their hair and being the center of attention. You can find her anytime at melissa@lu"in.org or Chik-fil-A. You are encouraged to ask for her autograph. In fact, she insists.

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Family traditions are what this country was built around. The spirit of good customer service, hard work and being trustworthy are valuable foundations of any company. McWilliams and Son was built on those same principles and has focused on

that since 1974. For 3 generations, McWilliams and Son has proven to be a reliable, locally-owned, trustworthy business in Angelina County. In a small shop located in Diboll, Texas, McWilliams Appliance and Refrigeration was born. After retiring

from a 20 year career with the Navy, Irvin (Mac) McWilliams moved to Diboll and started his business using basic guidelines of good customer service, hard work and pride. In 1979, McWilliams Appliance and Refrigeration became McWilliams and Son Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. In the mid 1980s, it moved to a bigger office in Lufkin on Frank Street to better serve its growing business. As the business grew even more, it relocated to an even larger location on Loop 287. Finally, 17 years ago,

McWilliams and Son ended up at its current location at 912 East Denman Avenue.

Following in his dad’s footsteps, Irvin McWilliams Jr. began working as a helper while still in high school. As the years have passed on, he has now moved to President and oversees the financial aspect, media consulting and long term planning for the business. Trey McWilliams, the 3rd level of generation, has been following in his dad’s footsteps since he was a little boy!

Trey has worked his way up the ladder from tool helper to service technician and is now the Operations Director and oversees the day to day operations of the business. Mac, Irvin and Trey have put in their time working long days, hot summers and

chilly winters. These three generations of men have always focused more and more on what the community needed and have strived to meet the needs, all while protecting their customer’s values.

Recently, McWilliams and Son moved right next door to a new, current and modern location adding a sales room, training room, warehouse and lobby area. Teresa Thompson, Administrative Assistant, has been with the company since August of 1991. She has 21 years worth of knowledge and expertise and is responsible for all the accounting aspects. Sarah Law has

been with the company for almost 2 years and is the friendly voice you hear when you call McWilliams and Son! These two ladies are always ready and willing to meet and greet you with a friendly smile and helpful advice.

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calendar of eventsWednesday, September 5

3rd Year Birthday Party at Heritage Antiques in

Downtown Lu!inRed Carpet Salute from the Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 a.m. For more

information, contact Laura at 936.632.0110.

Saturday, September 8Grand Opening at the Naranjo

Museum of Natural HistoryLocated at 5401 South First Street/

Highway 59 South in Lu!in.Ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m.

Children 3 and under, free; children 4-18, $5; adults, $7.50.

Colossal Cocktail Reception from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Children 12 and under, free; adults, $25. For more information, contact

936.639-DINO (3466).

Tuesday, September 11The Nacogdoches American

Association of University Women (AAUW) Open House

5:30 p.m. at the Cole Art Center. AAUW invites women to join in our

continuing e"orts to motivate young girls to seek a college education, to

provide scholarships and to celebrate women’s achievements. Lifelong

friendships are formed through shared ideals. Come join us for good

conversation, lively speakers and delicious refreshments. For more

information contact Michelle Williams, chapter president, at 936-554-8510.

Saturday, September 15Evan Bradford Memorial

Golf TournamentCrown Colony Country Club in Lu!in.

Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. Tournament begins at 1:00 p.m.

For registration information, call 936.639.4557.

September 21 – 23Crossmen Outdoor EXPO

All events will take place at Southside Baptist Church in Lu!in.

For more information about any of these events, call 936.632.3292

or visit www.southsidelu!in.org.Friday night is Ladies night with a

craft fair beginning at 4:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Speaker Edwin

Patterson will begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Saturday is Family Fun Day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Join

Kindgdom Dog Ministries and John Goodwin from Duck Dynasty and enjoy fun activities for the whole

family. Free Admission. Saturday Evening Men’s Dinner features Jay

Lowder. Tickets for the dinner are $12. Sunday enjoy Jay Lowder and the

Justin Cofield Band.

Saturday, September 22A FAR CRY Chamber Orchestra

The Temple Theatre at Angelina College. Begins at 7:30 p.m. For more

information, call 936.633.5454 or visit www.angelinaarts.org.

Saturday, September 8Tire and Electronic Recycling

Collection DayFrom 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the City

of Lu!in Solid Waste/Regional Recycling Center located at 500

Southpark Drive in Lu!in. For more information, contact Amanda

Anderson at 936.632.5326 or visit www.angelinabeautifulclean.org.

Saturday, September 15Walk Across Texas Kick-O"

Kiwanis Park in Lu!in from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For more

information, contact Christie King at 936.634.6414 ext. 101.

Wednesday, September 19 – Sunday, September 23

28th Annual Texas State Forest FestivalThe George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center in Lu!in.

Tickets are $5 online or at any Lu!in Brookshire Brothers Store. Tickets are $6 at the gate.

For more information, contact Melissa Wheeler at 936-634-6644 or visit www.texasstateforestfestival.org.

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Gates Open: 5:00 PM– 10:00 PM Century 21 Shows Carnival

Southern Pine PavilionCommercial BoothsLoving Toyota/Scion New Car Display

Cypress Court BarnFood Court

Sawdust Row BarnShow-Me Safari Petting ZooShow-Me Safari Pony Rides

Loblolly BarnCome Grow With Us Children’s Festival

Roving ActsZOOperstars Washboard WillyZach Wilke – Sleight of Hand Artist

Main Arena6:00 pm Townsquare Media Pom Pon /Dance Team Competition

Festival Shows5:30 pm The Show-Me-Safari Swine Races Sawdust Row Barn6:00 pm Bear Mountain Show Southern Pine Pavilion6:30 pm Kid’s Celebration 100% Interactive Family Event Loblolly Barn7:00 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show Crosscut Corner7:30 pm The Show-Me-Safari Swine Races Sawdust Row Barn8:00 pm Bear Mountain Show Southern Pine Pavilion8:30 pm Kid’s Celebration – 100% Interactive Family Event Loblolly Barn

9:00 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show Crosscut Corner

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Main Arena7:00 pm 7:30 pm8:00 pm8:30 pm

5:30 pm Bear Mountain Show Southern Pine Pavilion6:00 pm Kid’s Celebration – 100% Interactive Family Event Loblolly Barn6:30 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show Crosscut Corner7:00 pm The Show-Me-Safari Swine Races Sawdust Row Barn7:30 pm Bear Mountain Show Southern Pine Pavilion

8:00 pm Kid’s Celebration – 100% Interactive Family Event Loblolly Barn8:30 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show Crosscut Corner9:00 pm The Show-Me-Safari Swine Races Sawdust Row Barn

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21STGates Open: 5:00 PM– 10:00 PMCentury 21 Shows Carnival






Main Arena 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm

5:30 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show Crosscut Corner6:00 pm The Show-Me-Safari Swine Races Sawdust Row Barn

YOURCOMMUNITY | TEXAS STATE FOREST FESTIVAL

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28th Annual Texas State Forest Festival Schedule of Events

September 19-23, 2012

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ften times, our life events will dictate our future. Every journey has its ups and downs, some worse than others. At the end of those struggles, we have a choice. They can define who we are and lead us back to the same destructive path,

or they can be used as a catalyst to push us forward in help-ing others through similar situations.

Billie Jean (BJ) Johnson lived most of her childhood years on an emotional roller coaster. She lived in Corrigan with her mom and dad until she was 3 years old. Her mother made the courageous decision to save her and her children’s life when she fled the abusive home of BJ’s father. She took BJ and her older daughter to Jasper to be near family.

When BJ was 5 years old, her mother remarried a kind man who became much more than a step-dad. BJ and her sister quickly referred to him as their ‘dad,’ and he made it official by legally changing their last name. Not only did the girls gain a loving father, but a new sister as well. BJ attended Central school from kindergarten to twelfth grade. She graduated from Central High School in 1992.

Throughout her childhood years, BJ was always aware that her father was a destructive alcoholic. That didn’t change the fact that she desperately desired a relationship with him. She remembers, “He would tell us he was coming to get us for the weekend, and I would pack my bag and wait at the kitchen table for hours. Time and time again he wouldn’t show.” On one occasion when he did pick the girls up, he hired a babysitter from the Peddler to watch them so that he could go out and drink. BJ says, “My feelings of hurt, rejection, abandonment and neglect from my father turned into anger.” She began to despise the drunkenness that stole her father’s love, life and family. She says, “At that

time, I couldn’t separate the man from the addiction; I thought it was a choice he made every day and I wasn’t the one he chose.” On the phone with her father, those feelings could not be kept in any longer and she told him she hated him. Those were BJ’s final words to her biological father. One February night in 1988, her father was killed instantly in a drunk driving accident. For many years to come, she would wrestle with the guilt of her last words to her father.

When BJ was 14, Jeramy Johnson moved in across the street from her. She remembers, “After a little chasing on his part, I finally let him catch me.” BJ got married, gradu-ated high school and had her first daughter, Jessica, when she was 18. Nine years later, their second daughter, Haley,

was born. BJ worked as a manicurist at her mother’s salon while working towards her nursing degree. She and Jeramy strived to give their children a good life; however they struggled with each other. When they came to the end of themselves, they asked God to rescue them and their mar-riage and take control of everything in their lives.

As time passed, BJ’s sister married and moved to Houston. She became addicted to crack cocaine. Her marriage end-ed and she was out on the streets. After one particular traumatic event, she ended up in a Houston hospital. Weigh-ing only 80 pounds with sunken eyes, BJ could hardly recognize her when she came home. She remembers, “I ran to the bathroom and locked myself in; all I could do was pray that God would save her.” Over the next twenty-four years, her sister has been on a cycle of addiction. She has two beautiful children, and over the years, BJ has rushed to their rescue when their mother’s addiction has taken over. BJ was forced to watch as her life, and the lives of those who loved her, spun out of control. BJ now has legal

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“I see this as a place where God unites His body to work together, regardless of doctrinal issues or

denominational lines, to reach out and be Jesus with skin on to those who are desperate

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guardianship of her nephew. Her niece is grown and has a child and a baby on the way. Recently, her sister is working on staying clean and sober.

BJ and Jeramy were in the middle of building their “dream home” when they both lost their jobs. They felt the Lord leading them to open their own home health agency. Jera-my had a background in marketing and BJ had experience in nursing administration. BJ says, “With faith and a small loan from Jeramy’s parents, we opened A Compassionate Care Home Health Services.” They have successfully run the business for over six years and were recently voted best home health care in Lufkin.

Today, the Johnsons are more in love than they have ever been. God has restored their family and is still performing miracles among them, one of which came in the birth of their first grandson, Deagan. He was born on February 2, 2012 when an emergency c-section was ordered to save his and his mother’s life. He weighed only 2 pounds, 10 ounces. He has been diagnosed with Grade IV Intraventricular Hemorrhage with Parenchymal Hemorrhage in the left frontal lobe. Doctors stated he had an extensive amount of brain damage to his left frontal lobe and warned there would be years of therapy and interventions. Deagan is now 6 months old and has not shown any signs of residual effects.

Addiction and abuse have surrounded BJ in many ways throughout her life. She has seen it destroy families and with some, ultimately take their lives. She admits, “I use to really despise those who abused or sold drugs, physically or mentally abused others and abandoned and neglected their families; I was very judgmental.” BJ finally realized she was projecting her own hurt and insecurities into anger for others. She says, “It was easier to blame someone else than to deal with my own inability to forgive.” About 3 years ago, God began to deal with her heart about having love for ‘the least of these.’ She remembers, “In prayer, God began to impress upon me that He wanted us to go to those who can’t or won’t come to Him.” This led her to develop His Heart His Hands Ministries. They began Christmas Day of 2010 feeding people at a local park. God has used this ministry to help hundreds of people with food and clothing and Godly encouragement.

God continues to bless the Johnsons in ministry and busi-ness. They have always strived to be good stewards of the financial blessings that God has given, always keeping their personal expenses low enough so that they can pour into things of eternal importance. Most recently, they are invest-

ing many resources into the development of the Dream Center. She says, “This vision is much bigger than what our family can support on our own. Every day is an absolute walk of faith.”

The Lufkin Dream Center is a faith-based 12 month residen-tial discipleship program with a second year intern option. The program is based on Matthew 25:31-46. BJ adds, “We are not a mental facility or a shelter, but we are focused on help-ing those who are overlooked and often feel they aren’t wanted or welcome in a society or even in our churches.” The facility is located at the property formerly known as Peavy Switch Recovery Center. The 81-acre facility includes a large men’s dorm, women with children’s dorm and an educational building that will become a library, computer lab, and meeting room. There is a fully functioning state of the art ropes course and cabins that will be open to the pub-lic for reservations. The Dream Center is currently using less than half of the property, but already has God’s bigger vision drawn out for expansion. The plans are to include a new women with children building, facilities for teens and fami-lies and a transitional apartment living.

The Lufkin Dream Center is a place where lives will be restored and wounds will be healed. BJ says, “I see this as a place where God unites His body to work together, regard-less of doctrinal issues or denominational lines, to reach out and be Jesus with skin on to those who are desperate to meet Him.” Those who come to the center will receive one-on-one Biblical and chemical dependency counseling. The center will also offer Most Excellent Way meetings once a week, life skills classes, financial management coun-seling, job skill training and job placement. When a person graduates from the Lufkin Dream Center, they will have the skills and mindset to live a healthy, God-led life.

This month, the Lufkin Dream Center will open and many volunteers are needed. There are buildings and beds to be built for future residents, phones to be answered, classes to be taught and mentors to be established. The center is also in need of financial donations to cover operating expenses. BJ assures, “The Dream Center is good soil to sow your fi-nances.” For more information about the Lufkin Dream Cen-ter, go to www.lufkindreamcenter.org or call 1-855-LOVE-911

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ith a season ending record 36-5, it is no wonder why the Hudson Lady Hornets had everyone on the edge of their seats. Coach Jimmy Eby said he knew going into this year the team could do great things!

Eby remembers, “I knew we had that opportunity and every-thing on our end to earn the state title. We just had to get out on the field and compete.”

This year’s team was able to earn Coach Eby his 300th win. After coaching for thirteen years, he knew this year was going to be a little di!erent. “I could see it in their eyes. They were focused and their attitude was di!erent. Once they got to state, their demeanor really changed and I knew without a doubt they had it in them,” says Eby.

The team motto was “FINISH.” That was the look in their eyes. They believed they could come into the playo!s and “FINISH”

the work they started. All the while, the Bible verse, Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” is what kept them going.

Each game, the girls had to come out and battle to make it one step closer to their goal of State Champions. During the playo!s, there were several key plays that really helped turn games around and lead them to their title goals. One par-ticular turn-around happened during the first game against Hu!man Hargrave. It was the bottom of the 7th inning, with the winning run for Hu!man about to score. Centerfielder Bryli Lee threw the runner out at home plate. Eby says, “The game was back and forth in a tight race. After that play, the momentum shifted our way.” The Lady Hornets closed that game with a win 8-6. Coach Eby recalls, “Another very mo-mentous play came during the game versus Splendora. Madison Sellman drove in our only run in the 7th inning, which won us the game.”

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Eby said winning the state title was very surreal and humbling. Eby recalls, “All the credit goes to the players. This was an incredible run. It was exciting to hear about everyone cheering on the team and driving back into town and seeing the support lined up alongside the road. What made it work for the team is exactly that they were a team. If the o!ense was struggling, the defense would pick up the slack. If the defense was strug-gling, the o!ence would pick up the slack.”

The 2012-2013 Lady Hornets return with seven players from the State Champion team. “That is a great core. We have a great start. We are going to work hard this fall and try to get back out there to defend our title,” says Eby.

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o doubt the sudden passing of Coach John Outlaw took this town by surprise. For the Panther Nation, it rocked them to the core. Coach Outlaw brought a new excitement to Friday nights. He was more than just a football coach. For this reason, his death impacted so

many around him.

Prior to Coach Outlaw’s passing, the coaches’ wives always loved each other. After, their friendship and ‘coaching family’ meant a lot more. This past April, the Angelina Heart Alliance held their annual Heart Walk. This year’s walk was dedicated to Coach Outlaw. Several of the coaches’ wives thought it would be a great idea for them to form a team. The ladies explain, “We thought it was a good way to raise money for the Heart Alliance and get us all together. Coach Outlaw’s passing and all the subsequent changes were still so fresh to all of our families. It just seemed that we needed each other more than ever.”

The walk gave a new purpose to this group of ladies who normally congregated together on game days; they had new reasons, outside of sporting events, to get together more often. For the walk and their team, the wives designed a custom shirt that they could wear for the walk and to games. “After the walk, we had people coming up to us asking where they could get a shirt, so we decided we would sell them with the proceeds benefiting the John Outlaw Scholarship Founda-tion.” To date, the wives have raised $1400.00.

Being a wife of a coach means something di!erent to each one, but no doubt they all share a special bond. The group explains, “No one

else can understand what it is like to plan your life around basketball season, football season, baseball or soccer season. The seasons are hectic, emotional, and full of organized chaos. We also agree that it is an honor to be a part of something much bigger than ourselves. Our husbands are shaping and guiding the lives of children every day. It is di"cult to hear people criticize our husbands in the stands, but we have all learned to develop thick skins about it and not let it get to us. We know our husbands are wonderful, caring men.”

The bond does not begin and stop with football. They share, “We absolutely love going to each other’s sports! You can find us and our children at most of the basketball, baseball, and soccer games. WE ARE THE PANTHER NATION, which is more than just football!”

This group of women is comprised of many di!erent ages and that from various professions and backgrounds. The common bond of being coaches’ wives binds them in a way they do not share with other wives. “Our husbands are very close, and by virtue of that, we are often together. We also get to watch, along with thousands of other people, while our husbands do their jobs.”

At the end of the day, at the end of the game, at the end of the sea-son—this group of women agrees, “As long as we have our Lu#in Panther shirts clean, we know everything will be okay!”

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CONSIGNMENT

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y now you may have heard of an awesome consignment sale around town. Two women, Aran Greene and Dalene Merrel, took on the huge endeavor themselves.

Aran and Dalene said, “We always participated in the Tyler consignment sale and loved it. It was a great way to get rid of unwanted clothing and children’s items while earning a little money. Over time, we thought it would be a huge blessing to the Lu!in area and surrounding communities.”

That is how the Pineywoods Children’s Consignment Sale (PCC Sale) was born. In fall 2011, the first sale"took place in Lu!in."Aran and Dalene hold the sale twice a year, covering the main seasons in Texas: Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. The sales are held in April and October.

Aran states, “Both of our families are blessed with children who go through clothes over night! The PCC sale gave us the ability to sell any of those great condition clothes the kids out grew and"buy more clothes"for the kids"with huge cost"savings.”

Both ladies wanted to fill that same need"for other families in the community. “That was our vision, to give the community an oppor-tunity to find or sell great clothes in a safe, clean, and inviting envi-ronment. Parents always want the best for their kids, regardless of the economy. We want the PCC sale to"assure parents"they are going to find wonderful clothing items each year at a fraction of retail price.”

The sale has always been open to new and gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, baby gear, and maternity clothes. The clothing sizes are infant to 5T as well as size 6 to junior sizes. The ladies both say, “It grows each year, both in volume of sale items and number of sellers/shoppers.” This year, they are excited to announce the addition of home furniture to the sale.

Anyone can participate, either as a seller, shopper, or volunteer. The sale is held at Abram’s in"downtown Lu!in. To contact or receive more information, you can visit www.pccsale.com or join their face-book group, Pineywoods Consignment Sale.

At the end of every sale, the sellers have the option to donate or pick up their items."Because of"these donations,"many local families have been a great blessing to organizations like the Pregnancy Help Center and East Texas Women’s Shelter.

Both Aran and Dalene agree, “We have met so many wonderful families. The Lord has blessed us with people along the way like"The Main Event, Signs by Debbie, Quality Bargains, sellers, and volunteers. We want to thank each of them for making the sale successful and fun!”

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t has often been said, “Don’t pray for patience!” You may wonder why… think about it. How can you learn to be patient? You go through situations that will teach you that you have to be still and wait. So, if you pray for God to give you patience, watch for trials to come that don’t work out how you planned. God said, “His plans are not our plans.”

John and I have recently remodeled the kitchen and replaced the flooring in three other rooms of our house. It was a six-week project! For some reason, God decided we needed new lessons in patience. There were boxes of kitchen products, dishes, and more dishes, books, etc. in all the bedrooms. Furniture was stored in the glassed in patio and our bedroom. Stuff was everywhere! We couldn’t find the granite we wanted for the counter tops. (You know us women… when we see something we like, that is what we want!) So it was down to the “wire” finding the granite, but we did find it! The floors were removed several weeks before the new flooring could be put down. We walked on bare concrete floors and floors with dried tile grout for 4 weeks. We did not have a kitchen sink for 3 weeks. It is amazing that liquid was not accidentally thrown in the sink that had been installed with the granite but without any drainage pipes connected. There could have been a big mess! The new refrigerator was finally installed, (The old one was on the patio – at least we had one) but water ran out of the top when it was connected. We had to call the warranty people to send a repairmen, which showed up a day later and a couple of hours behind what we had expected. The range was installed, but the granite did not quite come to the back. So, the granite people had to be called to come back out – they fixed the problem. The toe molding was to be replaced. The guy was supposed to come one afternoon at 2 and called at 2:15 saying he could not make it until the next morning at 8ish. Well he made it at 1:30 that afternoon. The sink was to be installed – the guy didn’t show, would come the next day, didn’t show – he had hurt his back. He was going to send someone else – he didn’t show. Then the guy was better, he would be there that afternoon – had to work late. He finally showed a week later than first expected. I think you get the jest of our remodeling journey! Evidently, God wanted us to learn we aren’t in control of anything. We are at the mercy of many others. Particularly, we are at His mercy.

Did John and I pass the test? I believe we did! We became weary in the journey, but we only lost it a couple of times! What did we learn? Good things to come to those who wait. We really, really like our “new” kitchen and wood floors in the other three rooms. We feel like we are in a new house. The dust will all soon be gone, and that six weeks of our life will be a distant memory. My desire is that we have learned to be more longsuffering and patient in all areas of our life.

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he seasons don’t discriminate when it comes to allergies. For many who su!er from seasonal allergies, fall is the worst time of year. Though the cooler weather is wel-comed, the foliage is changing, and weeds and other plants release pollen that can send allergy su!erers in-

doors. Unfortunately, allergens can lurk there, as well.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, almost 40 million Americans su!er from allergies. While there is no cure, allergies can be managed with proper prevention and treatment.

Ragweed pollen is one of the most common triggers for fall allergy symptoms. This hardy plant is common in the Northeast, South, and Midwest regions of the United States. Peak ragweed season starts in mid-August and lasts through October.

Ragweed pollen can cause oral allergy syndrome. In OAS, you may experience itching in the mouth and throat, along with mild swell-ing after you consume fresh fruits and vegetables such as banana, cucumber, melon and zucchini. This syndrome occurs because proteins in the ragweed pollen and certain fruits or vegetables are similar in structure; therefore, your body has the same reaction to both the ragweed pollen and the food.

In addition to ragweed pollen, pollen from other plants, trees, and grass can set o! allergies in the fall. Mold can grow under leaves that have fallen, and this can lead to a reaction, too.

FALL ALLERGY SYMPTOMS

Allergy symptoms can vary depending on the part of the body exposed to the allergen.

Skin – hives; dry, itchy skin; eczema

Lungs – wheezing and asthma

Eyes and nose – watery, itchy eyes; clear, runny mucous; sneezing

Mouth – itching in the back of the throat; upset stomach; diarrhea; and, in extreme cases, anaphylaxis (a life-threat-ening allergic reaction)

CONTROLLING FALL ALLERGIES

Here are a few allergy management tips to help you get back to enjoying life, both inside and outside:

Check pollen levels. If you live in a high pollen zone, limit your time outdoors on high pollen count days.

Limit yard work. Have someone who is not allergic rake

the leaves and mow the lawn, or wear a facemask and goggles if you must do it yourself.

Don’t hang clothes outdoors to dry. Wet laundry attracts pollen that will eventually end up indoors.

Stay clean. Minimize allergen exposure by washing pollens o! your skin and hair after spending time outside. You should also change your shoes before entering the house and change clothes inside the front door to reduce the amount of pollen and allergens you may bring in the house.

Use a dehumidi!er. Because dust mites and molds flour-ish in a humid environment, using a dehumidifier to remove some of the humidity from the air inside your home will help reduce indoor allergy symptoms.

Use hypoallergenic !lters. Forget the instructions on the package. Change your air conditioner filters monthly, using HEPA filters, if possible. Always place the used filter in a plastic garbage bag, then dispose of the bag outdoors.

Use the air conditioner at night. To keep your bedroom clean and pollen free, close the windows and turn on the air conditioning. A HEPA filter system, especially during high pollen season, will help ensure you breathe purified air while you sleep.

Take an over-the-counter antihistamine. This is an ef-fective step, and fortunately, many OTC allergy drugs are now non-drowsy, long-lasting, and e!ective.

If seasonal allergy symptoms interfere with your daily life, visit your doctor, an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) or allergist who can correctly diagnose your allergy and recommend ways to manage it. An allergy test will help identify the source of your su!ering and determine the right treatment to control symptoms.

Treatment may involve medications such as antihistamines, Leu-kotriene receptor antagonists, steroid nasal sprays, decongestants, or immunotherapy (i.e., allergy shots).

If you’re a fall allergy su!erer, there’s little reason to dread the ar-rival of autumn. Knowing how to reduce your exposure to mold and pollen can make all the di!erence.

Learn more at WoodlandHeights.net. Click on the “Health Re-sources” and search “Fall Allergies” to read informative articles, such as “Avoiding Fall Allergy Triggers,” as well as to take a “Sea-sonal Allergy Quiz.”

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1. Berklee Rae Clifton. 05/30/2012. Proud Parents: Bradley & Lauren Clifton.! Proud Grandparents: Doug & Desiree’ Barnett / Mark & Julie Clifton. 2. Levi Mason Hennigan. 5/14/12. Proud Parents: Kim & Jarrod Hennigan. Proud Grandparents: JoAnn Andrews / Kay & Joe Hennigan. 3. Mackenzie Jones. 2/28/12. Proud Parent: Jasmine Stewart (Apple Springs). Proud Grandparents: Vernon & Karen Stewart. 4. Damian Michael Martinez. 6/28/11. Proud Parents: Richard & Amanda Martinez (Lu"in). Proud Grandparents: Mike & Debbie Reid (Lu"in) / Richard Sr. & Delpha Martinez (Grand Prairie). 5. Valerie Padilla. 6/4/12. Proud Parents: Jose Padilla & Alma Padilla (Lu"in). 6. Madalyn Nicole Talley. 5/9/12. Proud Parents: David & Jessica Talley. Proud Grandparents: Ronald & Kathy Risenhoover / Mark & Donna Talley. 7. Guillermo Daniel Wheeler. 6/23/11. Proud Parents: Guillermo Wheeler Jr. & Monica Yuridia Chavez. 8. Gavin Blake Whitehead. 5/9/12. Proud Parents: Michael & Shea Whitehead (Hudson, TX). Proud Grandparents: Linda Dunn & the late Glenn Dunn (Hudson, TX) / Leon Moore (Lu"in, TX) / Eddy & Dora Whitehead (Lu"in, TX) / Carolyn Goodwin (Wells, TX).

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absolutely a terror for many children. “Omgosh. I HATE automatic flushers! They always go o! in the tiniest

of stalls when I am crouched down helping my 3year old. Toilet flushes in my face?! No thanks.” - Lindsey

“Over a year ago, when my youngest was being potty trained, a toilet in a local restaurant flushed while she was still sitting on it. She jumped up screaming and crying, and she still won’t go to the bathroom in that restaurant.” - Kelly

that COVER and drape over the edges!!! Little hands like to hold on to the potty seat, and if the protectors were BIG then they could do this!” – Miranda

just to shut the door.

“A step stool would be a great help! The sinks and soap dispensers are too high, and it is often hard for them to be able to wash their hands.” - Jennifer

“Some toilets are too tall for a 3 year old boy to go while standing up.” – Laura

disposable covers, but I have yet to see and be able to use one.” - Whitney

*Side Note- Since the dislike for the automatic flushers was overwhelmingly the number one complaint, I scoured the web trying to find out why they’re even being installed. The ONLY reasonable explanation I could find was that some people don’t flush. So instead of expecting people to take care of their own business, businesses have chosen a device that scares young children and frustrates their parents. Hear us now. We don’t like them! Now, moving on...

otty training young children makes going into a public restroom anything but a rest room. At ParentThoughts.com, we asked local parents to tell us what they like and don’t like to see in a public bathroom. The answers have been thoughtful, enlightening, and entertaining!

YOURCHILD | PARENT THOUGHTS

Kelly Finnerud and husband, Ryan, have 3 energetic kids, Aidan (7), Trace (5) and Emmy (3). They have been married

10 years. Ryan is a worship pastor at Grace Bible Church in Nacogdoches, and Kelly has a music education degree and

has been a band director in the area until staying home with young children. Kelly writes for ParenThoughts.com, an

online resource sharing local activities, parenting stories and anything else kid-related in our area.

by Kelly Finnerud

PHere’s how we deal with it:

the flusher’s ‘eye’ then drop in the trash when you’re done.” - Shelly

in the restroom to put over the infrared sensor on automatic toilets so it won’t automatically flush.

I don’t have a sticker. Works GREAT!” - Lindsey

Telling them it will be a little loud is smart. They will know it won’t be like the one at home.” - Erin

Least favorite restrooms:

Here are our favorite restrooms in the area:

reviews. “There’s automatic soap, automatic paper towels, and the door going out swings out, so you don’t have to grab a nasty handle with just-cleaned hands.” - Lindsey

little potties and short sinks!” - Jennifer

nice. What I like in a restroom is cleanliness, big enough stalls for two and a changing station. When I was new at nursing, it was nice if they had a couch.” - Cindy

bathroom like Sam’s Club. I can stand outside the door and know my son is fine in there ALONE.” - Hillary

acoustics ever!! My daughter and I like to go in and sing, and it sounds like we are in a huge church. Bathrooms are clean too.” - Julie

The parents have spoken!

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Send a photo of your child & information to [email protected]. Submissions are free of charge.

1. Adisen Massie holding her District Champ softball trophy. 2. Chloe Camp with Leslie Clothier and Jessica Stovall at Rangerette Day Camp in Kilgore. 3. 2012 Lu!in High School graduates: Kivana Ford, Jada LaRue, Amanda Castillo!& Kayla Williams enjoyed a “Cruise” to Cozumel, Mexico

with their mothers, other family members & friends. A great getaway and after graduation celebration!! 4. Garrett Croley- 2nd trip to NASP National tournament in Louisville, KY. Qualified by placing 5th in Texas State Tournament. Finished in top 16% nationally. World’s largest archery competion;

Guiness World Record was there to record it. 8700 participants. Hudson Middle School 6th Grade. 5. Charla Ann Raines, 4 years old, on vacation visiting her Grandparents in Thailand. Her parents are Yam & Charlie Raines and she has baby sister, Kaelee. Grandmotherr Cindy Raines and Great

Grandparents Betty and Charles Chambliss." Charla lives in Virginia. 6. Makayla Mahr at Susan’s Dance Studio.

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College Preparatory Charter School

The school serves students from grades Pre-K through 12, with the first senior class slated to graduate in June 2013. Class sizes of 20 students or less provide individualized instruction and a student-centered approach. All teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach and are designated as “highly qualified” under NCLB standards, with 30% of the staff holding advanced degrees. PCA’s director, Bruce Marchand, has 31 years of experience in Texas public education as a teacher, principal, curriculum director, and executive director of curriculum and instruction in a large suburban Texas school district. The combined administrative staff brings over 120 years of public school experience to the academy.

Pineywoods also has a close working relationship with Angelina College through PCA’s PARAMUS Early College High School, which gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to take dual credit courses at Angelina College. PARAMUS is the name of Pineywoods' Early College High School and an acronym that stands for Pineywoods Academy Rigorous Academic Meritorious University Studies. The motto of PARAMUS Early College High School is Ad Vitam Paramus, a Latin phrase that means "We are preparing for life."

High school students can earn up to 60 hours of college credit or an associate's degree. PARAMUS is the only Early College High School designated by the Texas Education Agency in the greater Angelina County area.

The school is expanding, with the 2012 enrollment set at 640 students. A $4.7 million dollar building project is scheduled to begin this Fall and will include a new cafeteria, competition gymnasium, science labs, and additional classroom space. For this year the school has added six temporary classrooms, a new weight room, and a new student parking lot.

The addition of a gym will help house a growing sports program. Pineywoods secondary students can compete in basketball, track, cross-country, golf, and tennis, and this year high school varsity competition will begin in UIL District 23-1A with Broaddus, Brookeland, San Augustine, Zavalla, and West Sabine. The school has both junior high and high school cheerleading and drill team squads. The junior high cheerleading and drill team squads participate in area competitions.

The school also competes in UIL Academics from grades 2 through high school and has a high school Speech and Debate team that travels to area competitions. PCA also has an award-winning choral music and theater program where students can participate in UIL Solo and Ensemble as well as One-Act Play competitions. Participation in other advanced academic competitions includes Robotics teams at elementary, junior high, and high school and Destination Imagination.

The school recently purchased 90 iPads to give students access to enhanced learning opportunities using the latest technology. Pineywoods also has a Gifted and Talented Program and participates in National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society. Pineywoods opens early at 6:30 a.m. to accommodate working parents and has an afterschool care program that stays open as late as 6 p.m. for younger students.

YOURCHILD | BIRTHDAY BASH

hat better way to celebrate another year older than celebrating with three friends? This year, Austin DeArmond, Brooks Varkados, and Emmerson Jackson all celebrated

together. The!moms transformed the Skate Ranch into a deep sea “Shark Attack.” The space was taken over by many!underwater sea creatures. Guests were invited to “Enter at their Own Risk” and enjoy “Squid Ink Tattoos” and !“The Great White Grin” photo booth. Of course, any under water adventurer needs to re-fuel with “deep sea drinks” at the “feeding frenzy” and “shark attack” table. !This Shark Attack Skating Par-ty could not have gone over any better with a skating rink full of friends! Austin, Brooks, and Emmerson all commemorated another year old by diving into the deep ocean blue.

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love a challenge. Being “mom” to 4 girls can be incredibly challenging! Some-times it’s like “herding cats,” but most of the time it’s the greatest blessing any-one could receive. Kevin and I were

blessed with two beautiful daughters. Alexis just graduated from SFA and Megan is 12 and will begin 7th grade in a few days. God’s ad-ditional blessings are a beautiful granddaugh-ter, Addison, who’s 4 and full of life, and Naarah, my sometime daughter, who will be a high school senior this year. (We are her some time parents while her parents are busy serving as missionaries in the Amazon River basin.)

Many years ago, as a young married profes-sional, I didn’t see parenting in my future. There were promotions to chase and exotic places to be visited. Children would “just slow us down.” I think my selfishness just clouded my view on what it’s like to be a mom.

In Psalms 127:3 it says, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” I was rewarded 21 years ago with my first bundle of joy, and God has chosen to bless me over and over by waking up to new adventures and challenges every day! Some days I just sit back and watch the drama that unfolds. There may be a “rule enforcer”, a “pot stirrer”, a “mediator” and a “mischief-maker” appearing daily at the Hudson household. Life is incredible when I wake up and face what God has for us. I’m never bored. Whether the day means taxi driv-ing, caring for the sick, tutoring for the latest test, relationship counseling or lending funds, my days are filled with mostly joy and, on oc-casion, heartache. As mom, I celebrate the triumphs and endure the struggles.

I pray for my children constantly. I believe God gives us supernatural love for our children. I love my children more than life itself. This is

the unconditional love that has to come from God, because occasionally they do things that I don’t like very much. God blesses me with the noble task of teaching my children about Him. This task gives me both purpose and meaning. I grew up with the knowledge that we are all God’s children. I believe it’s my role to make sure my children grow up with the understanding that the most important rela-tionship in their lives is their intimacy with God. I get accused of “preaching” quite a bit on the way to school, but I don’t want to miss an opportunity to use real life situations as!teachable moments.!Trust me, we all need God in all of our moments.

Being a mom allows me to be caretaker, cheer-leader, coach, nurse, best friend, mentor and sometimes referee. It’s the most challenging, yet rewarding role I’ll ever play!

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