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2013, Issue No. 17
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Steak sandwiches
Diboll Boy Scout Troop will have a fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Brookshire Bros. They are offering a grilled steak sandwich, chips and dessert for $6. There will also be a car wash for donation. Proceeds will help fund summer camp..
Stanaland reunion
The annual Stanaland Family Reunion will be Saturday, April 27, at the Beulah Community Centeron Highway 58. For more information, call 936-422-9900.
His & Hers Trade Days
The grand opening of His & Hers Trade Days is April 27-28 on Highway 59 , two miles north of Diboll in Burke. Come and sell or shop -- homemade items, antiques, yard-sales, etc. For more information, call Charlotte at 936675-1310.
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Golfer of the Week
Wesley McClain nabs collegiate honors, Page 8
Diboll, Texas: Proud home of Mark Hafernick
Vote for ’em
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Diboll Biz Association’s April
“Pack the House” Tuesday, April 30 — 5 to 8 p.m. at
Brookshire Bros. Photo by Richard Nelson
Burlon Wilkerson welcomes everyone to the PTSA Candidate Forum on Monday evening at the H.G. Temple campus cafetorium. City Council candidates who attended, from left, are Tom Farley, Meli Enriquez and Veronica Hernandez. School board candidates Laura Beth Cooper, Faye Jones and Rodney Cheshire also attended. See the story, Page 7.
Enjoy pork chops or meatloaf and assorted veggies.
Free cake
Drawing for $25 gift card 221 N. Temple Drive
829-4366
Operation Clean Sweep
Tea cakes
Burke, Diboll, Ryan Chapel, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Churches will be baking tea cakes May 6-7. Mothers Day is just around the corner and they will be doing gift baskets of tea cakes for those who would like
See DATELINE, P. 9
Freed By Christ
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says, “… if my people who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” With all that has transpired in the last ten days, it is time for our nation to heed God’s command. Born-again believers in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord have the privilege and responsibility to pray to God for our nation. When we do what God commands, then He will bless, restore and heal. On Thursday, May 2, at the Old Orchard Park Amphitheater, we will have a National Day of Prayer Service. It will start at 12:05 p.m. and be over around 12:35 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 8295299. The first step to prayer is accepting Jesus as your Savior and Lord. -- Bro. Kenny Hibbs, First Baptist Church
INDEX
Classified.......................9 Local History,,,,.........................6 Neighborhoods...........2-3 Puzzles.........................4 Religion......................5 Obituaries.........................3 Spor ts.........................8
Operation Clean Sweep did indeed make a “clean sweep” of a property on Lynn Street in Diboll, as seen here in the before and after pictures. See more from the Diboll Civic Club efforts on Page 10. Courtesy photos by Jan Wilkerson
Burglar preys on underwear RICHARD NELSON
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College panty raids are a prank seen mainly in the movies. But, stealing women’s undergarments is no joke; it’s breaking-and-entering and burglary. The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of burglaries in which the main items taken are women’s underwear. Over the past couple years these break-ins have happened in the Diboll, Burke and Beulah areas, said Mark McLin, an investigator with the sheriff’s office. “We’ve (the county
has) had eight of these burglaries and Diboll has had at least three,” McLin said, adding that there has been a recent burglary in Diboll and another in Beulah. The burglaries usually take place during the day when no one is home, McLin said. He added that sometimes other items are taken as well. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 634-3331. “It doesn’t matter how minor it is; you know your neighborhood better than we do,” McLin said, requesting people to call-in any suspicious activity.
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Yard Beautiful The Diboll Garden Club has chosen the yard of Dick and Linda Miller,
1006 Dogwood Ridge, as Yard Beautiful for the Northeast section of Diboll. First runner-up was the yard of Bud and Helen Simmons at 904 Dogwood Ridge, and second runner-up was the yard of Earl and Carolyn Hutson, 902 Willow Oak. The next section to be judged April 25-26 will be the Southeast section, beginning on Dennis and bordered on the west by US 59 to the south Diboll city limits, which includes South Meadows.
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NEIGHBORHOODS
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Mildred Womack entertains Round Table The Round Table was entertained and enlighten by the presence of another former Dibollian, Mildred (Jackson) Womack, who came with her daughter-in-law, Sharon Womack, from Spring. Visiting with Mildred at the round table were Mary Lou Havard, Geraldine Pouland, Ima Weisinger, Emma Lee and Joe Donald Smith, JoNell Placker. John Ralph and myself. Most of these were Diboll classmates and sounds like they knew how to have fun and enjoy life. Mildred’s dad, Abe Womack, was a night watchman and walked everywhere he went. He and his family lived near the Southern Pine Lumber Company commissary during the 1940s. While in high school Mildred laughed when she thought superintendent and teacher Mr. W.F. Pate “passed” her in geometry but Mary Lou (Stokes) Havard felt sure he did the same for her when she “passed” algebra. Mildred was a senior in January 1946 when Kenneth Womack asked her for a date. When she learned they were going to Walter’s Club, a popular place to dance, she convinced her friend, Emma Lee (James) to exchange clothes (not borrow) because all Mildred had was jeans. Emma Lee was working at the Antler Hotel at the time the exchange took place. She also told us that Geraldine’s mother, Effie (Martin) York loaned her one of Geraldine’s dresses for the prom. It wasn’t long before Kenneth swept Mildred off her feet and they were married in June of that same year. After they were married, Kenneth learned that Mildred wished she could “go across the river” because her dad had always threatened her never to go. Well, they went and she still remembers when they walked in the club, the band started to play “Star Dust.” Kenneth Womack moved his new bride to Houston where he attended The University of Houston. He later served in the military and was stationed in Arizona where they lived and raised their family for 35 years. They had two sons, Charles and Richard, and a daughter, Kathy, and adopted three more children. Mildred said she and Ken-
neth were at a drive-in movie one night with three children in the back seat when she was suddenly convicted with, “Where would they spend eternity if the Lord were to suddenly return?” Soon after that, these two became Christians and Kenneth later surrendered to the ministry and became a pastor and Mildred taught Sunday school for 50 years. Three of their sons became pastors. Sharon Womack (who brought Mildred to Diboll for the day) is married to Kenneth Jr., who does pastoral training for Mission Catalyst and is presently in China and Indonesia for four weeks. Some of the names that were mentioned around the table during this visit were: Billy Story, Frances Kelly, Bessie Hooper, Raymond Weeks, Rutland Wright and Elmer Havard. It was a good visit and as Geraldine said, “Mildred was always the life of the party.” She still is! *** Some time ago Steve Sikes came in and while visiting around the table the discussion of how much trouble it is to own cattle; feeding, fence building, etc. Steve was quick to quote “The Duke” John Wayne, “A cow ain’t nothing but trouble tied up in a leather bag, a horse ain’t much better.” How Steve can remember that from a movie so long ago amazes me. The quote came from the movie “The Cowboys” he watched as a young boy and read where co-star Bruce Dern received death threats from killing the character played by John Wayne. John Ralph and I couldn’t remember seeing this movie but later asked for it at Hastings in Nacogdoches. To my surprise, the young man who waited on me went straight to it. The description from the back cover states: “John Wayne had brawled bareknuckle, gunned down des-
peradoes, fought jungle wars and piloted the skies. But ‘The Cowboys’ gave him one of his juiciest roles as a leather-tough rancher who, deserted by his regular help, hires 11 greenhorn schoolboys for a cattle drive across 400 treacherous miles.” Now, if we can just find time to sit down and watch it without falling to sleep! *** Awhile back, Shawn Phillips came in with 11 year-old Hannah and 8-year-old Carson to buy rabbit feed. It wasn’t for Easter rabbits but for the four wild baby rabbits Hannah found in their back yard. Surprisingly, the mother had them in a deep nest that survived Shawn’s lawn mower. Some of the neighborhood children who enjoyed the baby rabbits were: Trent, Tyler and Trevor Webb; Jake and Jessie Stevens; and Drew Richards. *** Diboll has another author. Dave Schochler has written and recently published “Secret of the Orphanage.” The book is in two volumes and written as a genealogical saga novel starting in France when his great-great-grandfather, 12-year- old German-speaking orphan Joseph Lawrence Schochler, made a lone journey to the United States. A major branch of the Schochler family settled in East Texas in 1852 in the Alto-Rusk area and many members of the family reside in the region today, except for Dave and Joyce and their son Scott and his family who live in Diboll. *** Lots of our gardening customers are having to replant with all the cooler weather we’ve been having, but Otis Ray Posey said his 80 tomato plants are coming along fine along with his sweet corn and other vegetables. When the tomatoes are ripe he sells them in front of his house on FM 1818 using the “honor” system. Isn’t it great to know that still works along the country roads of East Texas! *** The Beulah community has a celebrity. Melvin Linton Jr. had his picture taken
with Rep. Trent Ashby in Austin during the “Rally Day for Builders” and it was published on the inside cover of the Texas Association of Builders’ magazine. *** Sisters-in-laws Oda Wilkerson and Jake Bob Wilkerson came in together and bought tomato plants and some Uncle George’s syrup. Ronnie Kilgore and Judy Powell were just a few who came in to buy fertilizer for their yards and gardens. *** Diboll Correctional Center is sponsoring a blood drive for the victims of West, Texas. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 26. The email I received doesn’t say where. Call Saundra Renfro at 829-2295 for all the details as they need as many donors as possible. *** The Everything Store has gotten some new food items that not only taste good but make great gifts also: strawberry and beautiful whole fig preserves; hot chow chow, pickled okra; blackberry and peach cobbler in the jar along with the other great food items we sell. Lots of folks turn their nose up when they see we sell lye soap, but don’t knock it if you haven’t tried the new varieties: cinnamon/oatmeal/honey and coconut vanilla oatmeal honey. *** Don’t forget we still have the new cookbooks published by the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas. It’s full of good recipes and the proceeds from the sale benefit their scholarship fund. The books are $10 and make a great Mother’s Day gift. Around Mother’s Day is the time to plant caladiums bulbs; this year we have two fresh varieties: Joyner and Candidum. *** It’s time you come see us …’round the table. Sandra Pouland, owner of Pouland’s Real Estate, contributes this column. Stop by the Round Table or email her at sandra@poulands.com or 936-829-4040.
It’s National Library Week National Library Week activities were short and sweet, but everyone had a good time last week. The fun all began with the Photo Scavenger Hunt that kept people running all over town to find the answers. Everyone was so good at it that we had to draw for a winner and the winner was Yvette Love of Diboll. Next, was a luncheon for the staff on National Library Worker’s Day. Then, to top it all off, there was Family Reading Night with DJs Al, Michelle, Jennifer and Diane from KSWP radio station; Gary Martel, the school superintendent; and Christa Capps, a local grandmother as readers. Door prizes were given courtesy of KSWP and an anonymous donor. We hope that everyone enjoyed their visits to the library and will make plans to come back again soon. *** Our library is hosting Health For Life Texas -- free classes for people with Diabetes -- beginning from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3. Sign up for a Diabetes Self-Management Education class and learn how to take charge of your health. In these classes you will learn how to live a healthier life with diabetes: Find out how diabetes affects your body; make sense of your blood sugar numbers; meet others who have diabetes; have fun learning in a small group through games, activities and support conversations; and learn about diabetes through classes located in the community near your neighborhood. A
Left, with the extra funds provided by the United Way, the TLL Temple Memorial Library staff purchased a camera to document library events. Below, they also purchased mats and tables and chairs for the children’s area.
News from... T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library trained instructor leads the class, which meets several times. Your class will be small – probably no more than 20 people. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and learn more from others in your class. To sign up, call Bobbie Stott at 409-384-7614 or 409384-5704, Ext. 5303. These classes are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas. *** Come celebrate Earth Week with an Earth-friendly Movie! Check-out Movie Day at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the library. Admission is free and popcorn will be available. We encourage you to bring your own snacks and drinks to add to your fun. You may also bring pillows and blankets and sit on the floor to watch the movie. Come bring the family and join in the fun! Our movie license will not allow us to publicize the movie title so please call us for more information at 936-829-5497. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. *** Coming May 1! Registration for the third annual Cookie Baking Contest will begin and end June 3. The contest is open to all men, women, young adults and junior bakers who live and work in the surrounding areas. Baking divisions are:
Junior bakers ages 6-11; Young adult bakers 12-17; and Senior bakers 18 and over. Commercial, industrial, and professional bakers are not eligible to enter. No boxed, packaged, frozen or commercially made cookie dough may be used. Judging will take place on Wednesday, June 6. *** In honor of Children’s Book Week the library will host the “Joe Sample Story Hour” at 6 p.m. May 6. Local personalities from all over Diboll will be reading stories to the children who attend. Put it on your calendar and make plans to bring all of the kids to join in the fun! *** Do you do crochet, knitting, or any kind of portable craft? Join us for “Tangled Threads” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14. Bring your own project to work on while you chat and share tips with each other. *** Thinking about what your kids can do this summer? Join our Summer Reading Club for a fun filled summer. Registration begins May 20. *** Spring Library Hours: Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have a great week!
Children and some parents listen as ocal radio personalities and a grandmother read stories during Family Reading Night.
Warmer weather means it’s time for salads like Italian Steak, Bread It is getting to be the time of year at our house for salads. Prepared this one for Bob and I the other night and we thought it was great! Very different!
Italian Steak and Bread Salad
12 oz. 3/4 inch thick sirloin steak ½ of a 1lb. loaf French bread, split Garlic flavored cooking spray ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper
Judicious & Delicious
With Judge Esther Barger 2 cups ripe tomato chunks 2 bags (6 oz.) each baby spinach ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ cup crumbled blue cheese ½ cup olive oil and vinegar dressing Heat grill. Coat steak and cut surfaces of bread with garlic spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill steak, turning once, 6 minutes on each side. Remove to cutting board, cover loosely with
foil and let rest. Meanwhile, grill bread, cut sides down, 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cut bread
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Send recipes or comments to Judge Esther Barger, 211 N. Temple, Diboll, TX 75941 or email to ebarger@angelina county.net.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Junior League Spring Market Preview big success The Junior League Spring Market Preview party had 196 to attend. The food was wonderful and fellowship even better. This is once a year that I see some of these people that live here in Lufkin and I miss seeing. Rebecca West was in charge of the Preview Party. I have a sweet spot in my heart for purple and gold. The First United Methodist Church had a booth with “Made in Haiti” bracelets made by those wanting to do better things for their families. I had one in yellow made by Shedline and a blue purple made by Victoria. The website is: www.apparentproject.org. I found an enhancer and ring at Cbling which was one of the booths. Others were: Renee’s At the Red Door, Accessorize in Style from Glen Rose but they had Nemo, Texas, on her sign, Garden Gate, All of Us Old Plantation Soups (LA), Color Creations Clothing, The Gift Solution (Austin) Majeza Jewelry Cleaners and flat irons (Lewisville). At the Friday luncheon, I sat with Joan Kennedy, Gail Courtney, Mary Samford, Linda Ellis and my daughter Julie JumperMorris. There were 128 for lunch and style show where Bailey Ross, 5-year-old daughter of Donna Ross and Reid Robertson, daughter of Renee Robertson, stole the show. Some teenager models were: Reese Roberts, daughter of Melissa Roberts, Sarah Kate and Meg Harris, daughters of Susan Harris, Sara Gunter, daughter of Monica Gunter, Alannah Russell, daughter of Mary Russell, all looked cute in the clothes from the vendors at the market. Donna Ross did the decorations. They had over 30 vendors and much was going on this past weekend. Melissa Roberts was Spring Market
chair with help from Amanda Morales,Kim Graham, Michelle Combs, Amy Jo Looney and Mary Jane West. Jessica Alverson was over the style show. Emily May with SaladMaster was the luncheon sponsor. After lunch and shopping, Julie and I went to Mama Tried and visited with Wanda Wesch owner. Ladeen Pluss was shopping as were Kathy Riley and sister in law Diane McDowell. The McDowell’s have retired to Lufkin and live at Crown. *** I went into the chamber office to get our Expo Party tickets for May 8 and visited with Sandy Allen, Charlene Black, Tara Watson Watkins, Jerry Huffman, Jill West and Amanda Anderson. Sandy told me that “old” Chamber employees got together for lunch one day last week. *** Rachel Jumper, daughter of Dana and Jack Jumper, is now Dr. Rachel Jumper teaching at Blinn College in College Station. *** Julie and I needed a break so we had pedicures and manicures at Happy Nails at Julie Huynh and husband Tommy’s shop. We also met their son Randy who was working that Saturday for them. Saturday afternoon, we went to the Downtown Hoedown to have lunch. We ate
with Texas Custom Catering and sat with Linda and Phil Huber. There were many food choices and activities going on all day. Barbara Thompson, Main Street Lufkin Director, was pleased with the crowd. There was a really long line to get autographs from the “Swamp People”. Julie had not heard of them. We had a personal tour on the Pines Theater, backstage, upstairs and balcony. They have left the projection equipment as it was when the movie closed. Back stage has an area for dressing for any type show event. They had Christmas ornaments, mugs and wine glasses with the Pines on them for sale. Kay Price, who is a Premier Design Inc. dealer, was in our group to tour. We met Ken and Diane Smith who have retired to Lufkin. He was with KLUF radio for three years long ago and remembered Hamp Keathley. The Smiths have a loft apartment upstairs where Massey Business School was located. I remembered way back when it was Pineywoods Business School in the 1950s and I took typing. Their loft is beautiful and comfortable. They have been there for two months. Mark Hicks is developing a second loft and plans for two more over the Standpipe Coffee Shop and Quality Bargains. *** Steve Hobbs, owner of Time Will Tell, had kidney surgery on April 11 and was in the hospital in Houston for six days. He was back at work with his partner, Will Ratcliff. Steve is working part-time and wants to thank everyone for their prayers and support during his recuperation and surgery. I know that his wife, Wanda Hobbs, has been a good nurse.
*** The LHS Panther basketball flag for members of the 1948 basketball team has flown at half-staff at high school in memory of Billy Wimp (Smyth), who was on that team. He is the brother of Pat Wimp Brazil. *** Happy Birthday: Rick Lawrence, Shannon Molandes, Taylor Mercer, George Herde, Shari Jumper, David Moore, Jody Tinkle, Mary Havard, Kendall King, Nancy Winston, Charline Burkett, Debbie Arnold, Charlie Jumper, Patrick Pope, Florence Slover, Pat Christopher, Carl Ray Polk, Griffin Weiss, Paul Thannisch and Jeremy Murphy. *** Happy Anniversary: Sue and Allen Barringer, Geraldine and Jay Renken. *** Deann Grimes Jasper told me that the blueberries at her mom Marilyn Grimes’ farm were not hurt by the cold weather. She told us that the blueberry “trees” are like a crepe myrtle. I never knew how they grow. *** John Lee Slaughter was honored by Mayor Bob Brown for April 20 being John Lee Slaughter Day in Lufkin for his “Low Class Reunions” for the past 30 years. I gave him a certificate that says he is in the Lufkin High School Hall of Honor for his contributions to the LHS Alumni Association over the past 40 years. Thanks John Lee! Contact Janice Ann Rowe at roweja@suddenlink.net.
Garden Club holds April meeting
Earl Carrell
sented a very creative program entitled “One Stitch at a Time: Exquisite Embroidery Artwork.” Those in attendance admired the artistry and skill of framed pieces created by Tellie’s mother, Marie McDonald Kitchen. A retired nurse, she became not only a skilled seamstress, but displayed her artistic talents in the pieces which she typically called “painting with thread.” Mrs. Kitchen won Best of Class several times with her work. Members in attendance were: Garvis Baldree, Sue Beaty, Clara Breazeale, Peggy Burt, Ginger Capps, Joyce Carr, Bettye Greer, Betty Hendrick, Nita Hurley, Carolyn Hutson, Mary Ingram, Sophie Lenderman, Linda Miller, Gloria Neel, Sandra Pouland, JoAnn Rainwater, Billie Robison, Fran Rodriguez, Joyce Schochler, Gay Storch, Aline Stovall, Ima Weisinger, Dolly Whitaker, Tellie Williams and Billie Willmon. Guests were Jill Wright and Gloria Ogden.
OBITUARIES
Funeral services for Earl Carrell, 78, of Hudson, formerly of Huntington, were held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Huntington Cemetery. Mr. Carrell was born August 23, 1934 in Angelina County, Texasl, and died Monday, April 15, 2013 in a local hospital. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Donna Lynn and David Milam of Hudson; son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Earl and Dovie Carrell of Nacogdoches; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Billy Watson
first recipient for the Northeast section of town. First runner-up was Bud Simmons and Carolyn Hutson received second runner-up recognition. Also mentioned as having especially beautiful landscaping was Tellie Williams. Louise McKinney and Mozelle Devereaux, recently deceased members, were given tributes; contributions will be sent to The History Center in memory of these long-time members. Dolly Whitaker then gave the report of the Nominating Committee for incoming officers for the ensuing club years of September 2013-May 2015. Elected were JoAnn Rainwater, president; Kathy Sample and Gay Storch, covice presidents in charge of programs; Carolyn Hutson, secretary; and Sue Beaty, treasurer. These officers will be installed at the May 28 meeting at the home of Mary Ingram. Following club business, Tellie Williams pre-
Funeral services Billy Watson, 82, of Zavalla, were held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Huntington. Interment followed in the Treadwell Cemetery. Mr. Watson was born August 14, 1930 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. He died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at his residence. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, JoAnn McNeese Watson of Zavalla; daughters and sons-in-law, Carla Griffin of Highlands,
Sherri and Scott Brymer of Austin, and Ronda and Eddie Arnold of Huntington; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and other relatives. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Juanita Carver Youngblood
Funeral services Juanita Carver Youngblood, 81, of Huntington, were held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Jonesville Cemetery. Mrs. Youngblood was born April 23, 1931 in Crossett, Arkansas. She died Friday, April 19, 2013 in a Lufkin hospice facility. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Kathy Youngblood of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bobby Smith of Etoile; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; as
well as numerous other relatives. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Charles ‘Pete’ Minton
Services for Charles “Pete” Minton, 75, of Lufkin, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Conner Cemetery in Ratcliff. Mr. Minton was born June 20, 1937 in Ratcliff (Houston County), Texas. He passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 in a local hospice facility. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Martha Minton of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Ann and Dean Peveto of Lufkin and Jeana and Hank Langston of Diboll; four grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and a number of other family members. Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.
GOOD HABITS
Members and guests of the Diboll Garden Club gathered at the country home of Sandra Pouland on April 23 to conduct regular business and make proposals for future club work. Co-hostesses Tellie Williams and Gay Storch provided tasty refreshments that were enjoyed by all present before the business meeting and program. President JoAnn Rainwater called the session to order, thanking the hostesses and Mrs. Pouland for their efforts. “The Garden Prayer,” a special blessing, was shared by Peggy Burt. Guests Jill Wright and Gloria Ogden were introduced and welcomed. Minutes from the Feb. 26 meeting were read and approved as was the treasurer’s report. Regarding the club’s spring civic project, Mrs. Rainwater noted the recognition of Yard Beautiful as being the Arbor Day project for many years. She cited the locations and dates for the judging which will run from April 19 through May 18. Linda Miller was the
Hostesses for the recent Diboll Garden Club meeting, from left, are Gay Storch, Sandra Pouland and Tellie Williams.
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Later teacher retirement not answer for Teacher Retirement System Despite continued productivity, it has been a somber week at your State Capitol. The devastating events that took place this week in Boston and in West have weighed heavily on our state and our country. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those who have been impacted by either of these tragic situations. Hearts were certainly heavy this week as my colleagues and I worked to carry out the business of the state.
Teacher Retirement
This week our office heard from hundreds of our hard-working teachers in the District who are opposed to a bill that would increase the minimum age of full-benefit retirement. The intention of HB 1884 is to shore up the actuarial soundness of the Teacher Retirement System, which is something that needs to be done. However, pension benefits are an integral part of compensation, and while the intention of this bill may be to help teachers, I do not believe that forcing our educators to retire later would be the best way to solve this issue. I have already coauthored a bill in the House that would take steps toward actuarial soundness, but HB 1884 is not the answer and I will not support it.
Natural Resources and Our Energy Sector
We heard more than 40 bills in the House Natural Resources Committee this week, many of which dealt with brackish water use and brackish well water drilling. I was, along with the other committee members, encouraged by the conversations and testimony on several of these bills. As brackish water becomes more utilized in Texas, I am confident that my colleagues and I will be able to work together with affected industry and local water districts to ensure that our freshwater aquifers are protected and that our natural resources are being used with optimal efficiency for our great state. I also had the opportunity to meet with Railroad Commissioners David Porter and Chairman Barry Smitherman. Both men recognize the importance of our region to the energy sector in our state, and I was encouraged by both of the Commissioners and their plans to make our permitting and reporting processes more streamlined and efficient.
Texting While Driving
The most heavily debated bill in the House this week was HB 63, which seeks to ban text messaging while driving. After constructive debate and several amendments on the House Floor, the bill was passed overwhelmingly and will be sent to the Senate for a vote. There are already 39
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TRENT ASHBY
State Representative
states with bans on texting while driving, and studies from those states have shown that such laws have reduced crashes. Not only is texting while driving the cause of numerous injuries and fatalities in Texas, but it cost the state an estimated $684 million in 2011, according to national accident loss statistics. This is common-sense legislation that will reduce the number of distracted drivers on our roadways.
Funding Road Construction, Ending Budget Diversions
This week the House Appropriations Committee considered, and voted to send to the full House, several bills intended to move Texas away from paying for road construction with bond indebtedness. Rather, these bills call for a more fiscally responsible pay-as-you-go system. Many East Texans have told me that we should avoid the Washington, D.C. style funding schemes of paying for items by issuing bonds and more debt. These bills also seek to end some of the diversions in our state budget whereby funds are used for items or agencies, rather than their intended purpose. I can assure you there will be a vigorous debate on the Floor in the coming weeks.
Mobile District
It was my privilege to recently attend a fundraiser in Trinity for Kalin’s Center, a wonderful child advocacy organization which serves both Houston and Trinity counties. These folks are true heroes for what they do to protect our children, and I’m proud to be able to fight for them here in Austin. Our District Director Linda Parker is finishing up her travels this month by heading to the Houston County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 24. She will finish the day at the Trinity County Courthouse from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. As always, my staff and I are available during the week at (512) 463-0508 or (936) 634-2762.
Theme:
SAYS WHO? ACROSS
1. The final frontier? 6. It’s between generations 9. Seconds, as in food 13. Man-made stone pile 14. A try 15. Locomotive hair 16. Assistants 17. Big Island necklace 18. Twig of a willow tree 19. *”Oh, the places you’ll go!” 21. *”A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
23. Pod dweller 24. Continental currency 25. Male child 28. Bohemian, e.g. 30. Knapsack for a soldier 35. Extraterrestrials’ rides 37. Show horse type 39. “Downton Abbey,” e.g. 40. Capital of Latvia 41. Interior designer’s focus 43. Newton, e.g. 44. *”Life was a funny thing that happened to me on the way to the grave.” 46. Sign of a saint 47. U2 guitarist
48. TV variety show classic 50. Shining armor 52. Morse code signal 53. A car usually has one to spare 55. Type of dance 57. Don’t dwell on it 61. *”And yet it moves” 65. Muse of love poetry 66. Bubble source? 68. Eye opener 69. Colorado skiing destination 70. American chant 71. Viking, in the kitchen 72. Regard 73. Even, to a poet 74. Klondike river
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be a challenge and I really wasn’t sure about developing the skill for it either. It was not until many years later that I truly discovered the secret for a successful kitchen. I was once again cooking something special. This time it was for overnight guests. I decided to bake my failsafe chocolate sheet cake. Somehow the time flew that day and I was running late with my preparation time. Feeling a little frustrated and terribly rushed, I reached for the pan that held the wonderfully aromatic chocolate cake and prepared to take it out of the oven. That was when trouble with a big “T” clouded the kitchen. In removing the pan, I turned too quickly and dumped the freshly baked hot cake on the oven door. For a moment, I stood in disbelief. How could this happen? My guests would be arriving soon. Dessert was in several pieces and had to be dealt with. That is when I learned the miracle of invention and freshly
1. A large number or amount 2. Batman and Robin, e.g. 3. Gives a hand 4. Do like ivy 5. Comes next 6. “Buffalo ____, won’t you come out tonight...” 7. To go gray? 8. WWI French soldier 9. Catchall abbr. 10. Assortment 11. Cambodian money 12. “____ your keep” 15. Cone shape 20. Tossed starter 22. Rub the wrong way 24. One moved from a dangerous place 25. *”You rang?” 26. Flambé 27. Motherless calf in a herd 29. Equal to side squared for a square 31. T on some tests 32. Wedding _____, pl. 33. Spanish friend 34. *”Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.” 36. Around a window 38. *”I wanted to win, even in practice.” 42. Indian restaurant yogurt staple 45. *”America loves a winner and will not tolerate a loser.” 49. Head cover 51. Pay or earnings 54. Scoundrel 56. Pilaff, to some 57. Old paint hazard 58. Gaelic 59. VHS, e.g. 60. A distinct part 61. F.B.I. operative 62. Long and thin 63. “Cogito ___ sum” 64. A sign 67. Consume
Kitchen is the heart of the home Some people say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. That is where the quiet drum beat of love truly blooms. It is the chosen gathering place of friends and family. It is a place where a mixture of laughter and good conversation floats on a sweet aroma of something baked, roasted, boiled, or fried. Most of the people that gather in a kitchen are visiting merrily as they wait for someone to finish the job of cooking. No one seems to care what the menu is as long as they can have some when it is ready. The “cook” on the other hand is working busily on something that they feel reasonably sure is going to be palatable. My days of cooking have been varied through the years. I remember that during the first few months of my new marriage, I decided to cook a pot of pinto beans with a big ham hock. Of course, I also planned to have a big pan of cornbread with it. I didn’t have a crock pot, so I cooked the
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beans in a big roasting pan. I felt rather proud of myself as I was venturing into new territory for my dear husband’s dinner. The beans smelled wonderful as they boiled and softened. I served them in nice round bowls with the cornbread on a matching plate. It seemed rather festive. I waited as he took his first bite. His face looked a little surprised. It was not the reaction that I was expecting. I took a bite as well. Then I knew that the beans were defective. Oh the flavor was good, but the texture was filled with gritty sand and an occasional pebble. No one had told me how to cook the beans. I had thought that beans were fail safe. The plastic bag that held the beans had said nothing about washing them before you cooked them. Cooking is a science and a skill. In that moment, I decided that the science of cooking was going to
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made icing. Carefully removing the pieces with a spatula, I began to layer them in a large bowl. In between the layers, I dribbled the hot fudge icing that was both tantalizing and delicious all over each layer. I saved enough to cover the top. A few pecans made the whole thing look quite professional. The cake was a huge success. Icing had absolutely saved my day. Through the years my cooking still resembles a novice in many ways. I no longer leave the sand in my beans and I haven’t dumped a cake since that day years ago. My kitchen has grown however in its ability to make good things happen. Just bring your friends or family and stir the conversation with a little laughter. Everything will taste good. The heart of the home will beat steadily. Sue Hendrick lived in Diboll for several years. Although she now resides in Lufkin, Diboll will always be her East Texas home.
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RELIGION
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Come together and pray for out nation It has been a week for our nation, hasn’t it? First, the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Bombs meant to hurt as many as possible, and meant to strike fear in the hearts of Americans. Who would think of bombing at a running event? I mean it is a family thing with family and friends encouraging runners to keep going. Then tragedy struck in a coldhearted way. Innocent people died including a chld. Several lost limbs all because they happened to be at a certain place at a certain time. After that, an industrial explosion in West, Texas, that literally shook Central Texas. The shocks of the blast were felt many miles away.
Teacher Mom with
Jan Allbritton The devastation to that little town was horrific. Two minutes before in both cases, folks were just going along doing normal things and tragedy struck. It can at any time to anybody. We don’t know when the next moment may be our last. We have to live life to the fullest for every moment we have been given. We need to be sure that we have a relationship with Jesus because of
that very reason. Each of us has a certain number of days, and the Good Lord knows what that is. We cannot go around fearful of what might happen. We have to put our trust in God that He knows what He is doing. I mean, if He can create this universe, He can surely do anything. With God, nothing is impossible. A lot of grief is going around. Some of us have lost loved ones, and it has shaken us to the core. Some of us have watched the horror in Boston and in West, Texas, and it has caused us to be fearful. Grief and fear are trying to incapacitate us. They are trying to paralyze us, but we have to be brave.
What does it mean to be brave? Being brave is acting when you are afraid. It is doing what you need to do even though you feel that you cannot do it. Being brave is being weak in yourself, but strong in Christ. It is calling on the name of Jesus to rescue you when you cannot rescue yourself. It is good that the terrorists have been found, but there are more terrorists who need to be exposed. There are terrorists in Philadelphia who have committed last-term abortions and actually killed babies after they were born in abortion clinics. You and I are not hearing about these atrocities. Why is that? Someone who murders innocent
lives is a terrorist in my opinion, and that is what is happening. Do we really think that it is okay to murder babies? If we don’t agree, then why are we not doing something about it? Why? God treasures life, and He will not be mocked. He will not be made fun of. He wants us, His church, to come together in one body. He does not want division or denomination. He does not want us to segregate and try to make things about race. He wants us to come together as His children and bombard Heaven with our prayers. It is high time that the churches TEACHER cont’d p. 6
We should rely on God and worry a lot less
“Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.” -Psalm 119:50.
Last week was a trying one for me. There was so much to do – at work, at home, kids activities, and then Jessie had a doctor appointment out of town. How was I going to get it all done? Well, when I find myself in this situation, I often do what I can and then sit and worry about the rest. I may look fine on the outside, but inside I am worried. I sit up a night worrying, I wake up worrying, and I fall asleep worrying. Sunday was no exception. I had planned a fundraiser luncheon for the youth at church. Greg and I are usually pretty good at judging the amount of food to purchase. We also have
Apostolic
First Apostolic 158 FM 2108, Burke 936-829-2700
Assembly of God
Clawson Assembly 5569 N. U.S. Hwy. 69, Pollok 936-853-2727 First Assembly 100 E. Borden St., Diboll 936-829-4250 First Assembly 1700 N. Home St., Corrigan 936-398-2235 First Assembly 605 S. Hwy. 69, Huntington 936-635-4677 Glad Tidings Assembly 2511 E. Lufkin Ave., Lufkin 936-632-1517 Templo Emanuel Asemblea de Dios 305 Oak St., Diboll 936-639-4955
Baptist
Burke Tidwell Rd., Burke 936-829-4455
Concord Missionary FM 2743 Rd., Zavalla 936-897-2494 Cornerstone Ryan Chapel Rd & FM 304, Diboll 936-829-4023 Fairview 3742 FM 2108, Lufkin 936-637-1466 First Baptist 208 Devereaux St., Diboll 936-829-5299 First 1034 E. Main St., Zavalla 936-897-2566
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been doing this a long time, so with experience, comes good estimation skills. I usually plan on feeding 100 people when we do a luncheon. We had planned a wonderful meal of bacon wrapped pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with sautéed onions, and rolls.
Huntington First 702 N. Main St., Huntington 936-422-4311 Johnson Missionary 26534 US Hwy 69 S., Zavalla 936-897-8147 Jubilee 723 Dennis, Diboll 936-829-0465 Lakewood 3497 State Hwy. 147, Zavalla 936-897-3075
Greg woke up first. He began cutting up the pork into large slices. I woke up and looked at what he had done. I usually cut the meat into smaller sizes but give two as a portion. He judged a larger size and wanted to give one as a serving. I got mad. He was trying to help me, but what did I do? I got angry. I told him, “If I run out of food it will be your fault!” Now, did I use good judgment? Did I remember all the times of trusting Greg? Did I remember all the times he had cooked and had never run out of food? Nope. I just looked at the large pieces, judged, and reacted and reacted very badly. We got to church. Neither of us were in great moods, but we tried to smile and went on cooking and preparing the meal. We grumbled at
Shiloh Baptist 100 Pine St., Diboll 936-829-4158 Solid Rock Missionary Baptist 16663 FM 2109, Zavalla 936-897-3099 Wakefield Baptist 3253 FM 357, Diboll 936-829-3988
Catholic
Our Lady of Guadalupe 100 Maynard Rd., Diboll 936-829-3659 936-829-2690
Church of Christ
New Center Prospect 534 New Prospect Cemetery Rd., Pollok 936-853-3468
Church of Christ 100 Arrington, Diboll 936-829-3285
Oak Flat 3447 FM 2109, Huntington 936-876-2063
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal 919 S. John Redditt, Lufkin 936-639-1253
O’Quinn 7433 N. US Hwy 69, Pollok 936-853-2319 Primera Iglesia Bautista de Diboll 1113 N. Temple Dr., Diboll 936-465-8736 Pine Grove 5632 FM 1818, Diboll 936-829-3289 Pollok 1053 Paul Townsend, Pollok 936-853-2835
Episcopal
Methodist
Allentown Congregational 2339 FM 843, Central area 936-671-2468 Beulah Congregational 12182 FM 58, Lufkin 936-829-3584 936-634-7840 Burke United 124 Blue Jay St., Burke 936-829-4491 Faith Community Ministries 8166 S. US Hwy 59, Diboll 936-829-4799
Prairie Chapel 308 Silva Rd., Diboll 936-212-0806
First United 401 S. Hines St., Diboll 936-829-4470
Prairie Grove Missionary 155 Prairie Grove Rd., Diboll 936-829-4586
Huntington United 458 S. Hwy 69, Huntington 936-422-4362
Redtown Missionary Hwy 7, Pollok 936-853-2064
Harmony Odell 2928 Knight Wood Rd. Huntington
Salem Missionary Baptist 965 Ralph Nerren Rd., Huntington 936-876-3211
Highway S. Main & Franklin Huntington 936-422-3652
Shawnee Prairie 14792 FM 1818, Huntington 936-422-3769
Perry Chapel CME 1114 Cypress St., Diboll 936-526-9685 Pine Valley Congregational 1472 FM 304, Diboll 936-829-1114 Ryan Chapel 555 FM 2497, Diboll 936-829-3818 Shady Chapel Hwy 147, Zavalla 936-897-9988
each other at times, but mostly didn’t speak to each other while we worked. The kids came and helped before the service started. They were oblivious to our prior argument with the exception of our own two kids. (Unless they blabbed to their friends which I doubt - Parents are not usually good conversation starters with friends.) As we cooked, I continued to worry. My stomach was in knots. I continued to look at the meat. We had plenty of the other foods; I was just worried about the meat. Worry continued to overwhelm me as the time inched closer and closer. My friend, Renee, said, “Don’t worry! Remember the loaves and the fishes? God will provide.” Why did I have trouble relying on God to provide? Why couldn’t I whole heartedly trust all would work
St. Paul’s United 1505 S. John Redditt, Lufkin 936-634-7810
Nazarene
Lufkin First Church of the Nazarene 1604 S. Medford, Lufkin 936-634-9443
out? Time was up – time to serve the food. I showed the kids how to plate up the meal. They were serving like pros. Everyone had plenty to eat, and as always, bragged to Greg on his cooking abilities. There was even enough for all the workers to eat – still enough food. Now it was time – time for me to eat. Time for me to eat the large portion of “crow” I had prepared for myself. I had to look my husband in the eyes and apologize. Apologize for being a worried freak! Greg is a good man. He always forgives me for my worried frenzies I put him through. I need to do better though. I need to rely on God. I need to trust in Him to SISTERS cont’d p. 6
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Pentecostal
Abundant Life Church 434 W. Main St., Zavalla 936-897-9997 Diboll First United 708 Hendrix, Diboll 936-676-6738 New Life United 482 S. Gibson St., Huntington 936-876-9046 Ora United FM 2109, Huntington 936-897-2066 United Pentecostal 256 Colwell St., Zavalla 936-897-2856
Other
Church of Christ Jesus 100 N. Beech St., Diboll 936-829-3276 Church of the Living God 1002 Cypress St., Diboll 936-829-4844 Faith Family Church 7020 S. US Hwy 59, Diboll 936-829-9673 Grace Gospel US Hwy 69, Zavalla 936-897-2218 Huntington Church of the Living God 1008 N. Main, Huntington 936-876-3953 James Chapel True Light Holiness 1803 FM 844, Huntington 936-876-3697 St. Thomas Spirit and Truth Ministries 803 S. Temple, Diboll
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HISTORY, ETC.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
30 Years Ago: Watson Diboll’s first female officer One Year Ago
Diboll ISD Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kevin Mathis is the lone finalist for Deweyville ISD superintendent’s job. Diboll Police investigators have uncovered the man they believe is responsible for manhole cover thefts a few months back. DPD catches San Augustine man “busting up” iron pipe near the railroad tracks south of Maynard Street. Atmar Lester, former KSPL announcer/singer blessed the congregation at Diboll First United Methodist Church with his special blend of music. A bill introduced by Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will authorize a formal study of the eligibility of a specific section of East Texas’ Neches River for designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. Emmett King, a standout running back from the Diboll High School Class of 1974 passes away at age 56 of heart failure.
Five Years Ago
Brent Hawkins leaves Diboll ISD to become superintendent of Woden ISD. Diboll Parent-TeacherStudent Association sells crawfish & washes cars for fundraiser benefitting the 2008 Project Graduation garnering $1,600.
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Thirty Years Ago This Week
A Public Service of The History Center The East Texas Regional Water Planning Group approves City of Diboll to pursue another fresh water source. Art Bullock joins First Bank & Trust East Texas as vice president-lending officer at the Frank Street location in Lufkin. Diboll High School Lady Jack softball team ends season on high note with a 12-1 win over the Lady Bulldogs of Crockett. The win puts the Lady Jacks standings as 15-5 season and 7-3 in district play.
and Armandi Obregon. Diboll High School Lady Jacks track/field athletes qualifying for Class 3A Region II are Kristi Homan (100 m hurdles & 300 m hurdles); Britnee Burchfield (1,600 m run); and Cassandra Krell (high jump). Apple Springs High School Project Graduation benefit golf tournament at Neches Pines Golf Course produces 2 hole-inones…..Richard Loving of Corrigan aced hole #5 and Bobby Lee of Diboll aced hole #14.
Ten Years Ago
Twenty Years Ago
Temple-Inland Inc. announces the indefinite shutdown of its Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania particleboard plant due to weak market conditions. Community mourns the passing of Joe Sample, Temple-Inland vice president, youth baseball coach and civic leader. Performers in the Diboll Primary School musical “Bugz” are Reagan Hurley, Jessica Dillon, Laura Mettlen, Abbie Kettering, Rachel Martinez, Quonnise Lewis, Courtney Martin, Marla Diosdado, Kila Janes, Diana Diosdado
Diboll High School Principal Bobby Baker is one of four finalists named by Pollok Central ISD trustees for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Diboll High School Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Russell Roberts accepts same job with Hull-Daisetta. Diboll City Council considers bids for new golf cart building. Council member Dick Albrecht states that 1% of the people in Diboll don’t use the golf course but 100% use the streets, the water, the sewer,
TEACHER Cont’d in our community should come together across all lines and forget the barriers. Pull down the barriers in the name of Jesus, and come together in one accord. That means that we all need to be on one page. They means that we need to agree that we, the people, cannot fix this mess of a nation. It means that we know that the government cannot fix this mess. It means that we know who can fix it, and we are calling on the Most High God to come in and heal
our land. I am sending out a call to all leaders and prayer warriors to come together to pray for our nation while there is time. The time is now.God will not be mocked, and He will not tolerate people making fun of His children. Now, now is the time to worship. Come, come, come. Jan Allbritton is a Diboll resident who teaches at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School.
Officer Joy Watson is taking aim on her new job as Diboll’s first woman police officer after having served on the Lufkin force for nine months.
Photo Courtesy of The History Center
ThirtyYears Ago
service. Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Ballenger of Diboll are honored on their 64th wedding anniversary at South Meadows Nursing Home hosted by family and friends. Six camp houses in the western part of Angelina County are burglarized and one of the camp houses is burned to the ground. Items taken include stereo equipment, cassette recorder, tools, knives, radios, batteries, rifles, shotguns and numerous other household items.
loved ones. I am going to share with others – my renewed trust in God. Won’t you share Him today? *** Can you make a joyful noise? The First United Methodist Choir is looking for you! Join them for practice on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. They perform each Sunday at 11 a.m.. Come and join the fun. *** First Untied Methodist Church has much to offer. Youth, 6th grade
- 12th grades, meet on Wednesdays and Sundays. YUMYS, (PK4-5th grades) meet Sunday afternoons. Sunday school for all ages and groups begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Worship begins at 11 a.m. each Sunday. *** Come out and meet us; come and let us know what we can do to serve you. We want to welcome you into the family of God. Come join us as we worship our Lord. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!
the fire department and the police department. Manage money wisely. Diboll has been named a Tree City USA bay the National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the city’s 9th national recognition. Angelina College basketball point guard Roderick Anderson is named to the National Junior College All-American First Team. Anderson averaged 26 points per game this season.
SISTERS Cont’d
provide. I need to trust that He has my back and can carry me through it all. I need to let Him comfort me in my time of trouble. Thank you, God, for loving me so. Thank you, Greg, for putting up with me. Thank you, God, for sending Greg to me. Thank you for all the blessings in my life. So – Lesson learned. I am going to try much harder to rely on God and worry less. I am going to try to keep my worried outbursts to myself and not take my troubles out on my
Texas State Representative Billy Clemons’ staff ready to go to work. Staffers include Marc Hughes, administrative assistant; Kim Weathermon, secretary; and legislative aides Amy Weaver and Cathy Stahl. Diboll ISD considers purchase surplus portable classrooms from Lufkin school district to fill need at Temple Junior High School. Tom Benjamin McKinney of Burke retires from Texas Power & Light Company after 35 years of dedicated
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Candidates seek votes through forum iAll Diboll City Council and Diboll ISD Board of Trustees candidates were invited to a Candidate Forum hosted by the Diboll PTSA Tuesday, April 23, at the H.G. Temple schools cafetorium. Veronica Hernandez, challenging incumbent council member Bryan Wilson for the District 1 seat, participated, as did Tom Farley and Meli, who are vying for Woody Ingram’s at-large council seat. Ingram, who was asked to fill a vacant seat last year, is not seeking election. Councilman Don Hendrix, who has no opposition for his seat, attend the forum, but did not speak. DISD challengers Rodney Cheshire, Laura Beth Cooper and Schman Faye Jones participated. Candidates Jim McClain and Matt Reppond did not attend. Eachcandidatewasallowed time to introduce themselves and give some biographical information A question-andanswer period followed. The Q&A will appear in next week’s edition. Early voting begins Monday at City Hall. Election Day is Saturday, May 11.
Veronica Hernandez
I want to begin by telling you a little bit about myself. I am a graduate of Diboll High School. I attended Angelina College and SFA while working part-time at Temple-Inland. I really have to thank Don Hendrick for allowing me to work those crazy hours. After college, I was hired full-time with Temple-Inland. I have had several different positions within the company for the past 14 years. I am married to Eric Hernandez. Many of you may know him as the Unit Director of the Boys & Girls Club. We are both from Diboll and have two reasons for keeping Diboll a great community -- Analía and Samuel, our two children. I have been involved in the community of Diboll, from youth sports, volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club, Diboll Day and everything in between. Diboll is a city with many opportunities for growth and change. I want to be a part of that growth. I want to help make changes for Diboll that are in the best interest for everyone in the community, young and old. Diboll is a great community with many attractive features, from the golf course to our park. But we also need to ensure these venues are well maintained so that Diboll can attract tournaments, churches, schools, and so on to come and enjoy not only the golf course or the park but the town itself. For example, currently our youth baseball complex probably could not handle a large baseball tournament due to the poor conditions of the fields, from the score boards to the dugouts. If we could get the facility in better shape, then we could host baseball/softball tournaments, which in turn would bring in players and their families, and we all know that sometimes it is not just mom and dad cheering on their player! This would provide an economic boost to our local businesses. We need to make Diboll attractive for our current residents and the younger generation. We want Diboll to be a community where the younger ones want to stay and raise their children because we are a small town with a lot to offer without having to move to a larger city. We want our older generations to stay in Diboll and not move off to a more relaxing place, we want to be able offer that in Diboll. We
want our footprint emblazoned in Diboll for future generations. Furthermore I feel that it is time for some new and diverse representation for our town, please take advantage of the freedom we have to vote.
Tom Farley
Good evening citizens of Diboll. I am Tom Farley, seeking your trust and running for City Council at-large position. In this position I would represent the entire community -- a community on the move. Since the election in May of last year much has happened. Our new mayor, John McClain, has set out an aggressive agenda to unite the community. Mayor McClain has created an environment in which over 100 volunteers have started to work -- three council-appointed boards are working to better direct city facilities. Further Diboll citizens have signed on to create two more powerful groups -- one is the Diboll Civic Club and the other is a Diboll Business Association. I have lived in Diboll 55 years and I am encouraged that our city is on the move. I want to be part of it and devote my time to assist the transformation of Diboll to a city recognized as one of the best and livable cities in East Texas. While much groundwork has started, much is left to do. I have seen Diboll when things were better—I also see the challenges we are now facing. Soon we will have a new owner of the largest employer in town. With my background I believe I can be a valuable resource to make decisions that bring the recognition and resources to Diboll we need for our community. My work experience of over 40 years gives me broad knowledge to shape decisions. My knowledge of the wood products business will be helpful in encouraging more jobs in timber processing -- with our local, ready access to wood supply. We need more jobs for our citizens—further, we need retail businesses that allow us to shop locally. All citizens need better access to the wonderful civic facilities the Temple family has bestowed on Diboll—including the TTL Temple Library, History Center, golf course, a 66-acre park, and lastly a great bank of almost a billion dollars in assets -- just to name just a few. I have the time to devote to city business and meetings we need to develop the consensus of our citizens. I have the desire to serve the city to reach for a better tomorrow. I sincerely promise to represent all citizens of the city.
Meli Enriquez
I do hold a lot of their (Hernandez’s and Farley’s) opinions and advocacies to heart as well. I am proud to say I am a lifelong resident of Diboll. I graduated from Diboll in 1980-something. My children as well have gone to Diboll schools. My husband, who is my rock, and I have been married for over 25 years. I have been around and seen lots of changes in Diboll – in the schools and in the city. I am proud of those changes. The city has come up with several organizations that are doing everything they can to try to make Diboll a better place than it already is to live, to retire, to raise a family, to educate. I am a little disappointed in the outcome of people who have shown up today. That is my main platform. I want to educate, to inform myself of all the things that are going on. I also want to inform our citizens of the things that are going on. I cannot do that if I do not stay informed myself.
Rodney Cheshire
I am running for DISD school board for several reasons. First, the matter of school safety is paramount in our world. With over 10 years experience serving as a police officer, I bring common-sense approaches that will make our campuses safe and more productive. Second, I must have a high standard of accountability. Teachers must effectively instruct a D-minus student while challenging the A-plus student to be a well-rounded member of society. Last, my son is a sixth-grader this year. I am very active with him and his classmates. I am obligated to see them obtain the education and live skills needed to be productive members of society. I mentioned my obligation as a dad. I also took an oath to protect my community as a police officer. This is just an extension of my oath and obligation. have worked the streets in my town for 9-plus years and recently took an assignment as an investigator for Diboll Police Department. I walk the halls of every campus in our district. I have some common sense solutions that will keep our kids safe. I have been involved with our kids as a little league baseball, basketball, and football coach. Also, I was honored by the Diboll Boys and Girls Club as their Volunteer of the Year for 2011. The duty of mentoring kids who would otherwise be on the street is an award I graciously accept. I have served the District on a site based committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and the School Bond Proposal Committee. I am a member of PTSA and recently chaired the event “Dad’s Day” at the Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate campuses. I am open to good ideas and feel that my ability to use common sense approaches to solve the issues the board may face is a key trait as well. Safety of the students and staff at school is my No. 1 priority. I want to make sure Diboll continues to attract the best of the best educators available. With Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State Universities in our close proximity, the pool for new teachers is deep. We have to be able to make them want to teach in Diboll! We have to be able to keep them here. By that I mean rewarding our existing teachers that mentor the newer ones. Also, by utilizing all the facilities we currently have, improving the existing ones requiring attention, and if needed building new buildings is an issue that I look forward to tackling. Financial constraints are real, but Diboll will be able to give the best education available while maintaining an already bare bones budget , if the board will provide the leadership. I can help that leadership. Most new technology available for our students to utilize is a good thing. However, the core to a child’s success is family involvement. I want to continue the success that PTSA has more or less pioneered.
We have a strong PTSA and keeping events that involve the family and the school working together is a great thing. I am a member of the Diboll community with deep roots. My brothers and I all graduated from Diboll ISD. My wife, Carole, and her brothers and sisters are graduates of Diboll. My dad, Clyde Cheshire, was a long-time mail carrier in the Diboll area. My mother, Helen Cheshire, is a graduate and also retired educator and campus principal at Diboll ISD. My main focus if elected is to do whatever it takes to make sure our students are educated for life.
Laura Beth Cooper
I was asked to keep it short and sweet tonight and if I’m anything, it’s short and sweet. But I’m sure there are other qualities you are looking for in a school board member, so please allow me to share with you some of my other endearing at-
DISD candidates, from left, Laura Beth Cooper, Faye Jones and Rodney Cheshire await their turn to introduce themsselves during the PTSA’s Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 23, at H.G. Temple the cafetorium. tributes and life experiences. I went on to pursue in Master’s I was born and raised in Di- in Clinical Psychology at Sam boll and graduated from DHS Houston State University. in 1999. I moved off to college But I do have certain life at East Texas Baptist University experiences that I feel make and came home for the holidays me a competitive candidate for and my parents had sold their school board. house. It didn’t take me long First and foremost, I am a to track them down, but since I parent. I have 9 years of experididn’t have a bedroom anymore FORUMcont’d p. 9
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Friday, April 26 Baseball DHS vs. Carthage 7 p.m.
Regional track qualifiers
The Diboll Lumberjack and Lady Lack track teams competed in the Area Track meet in Palestine on last week and with a good showing from all the competitors, eight Diboll athletes will be moving on to the regional meet in Humble. The top 4 finishers in each event move on to regionals. Results are below. Juan Rangel -- 6th place, shot put De’Marcus Hubert -7th place, shot put; 7th place, discus 4x100m relay (Jake Stifle, Carlos Lewis, Raive Sheppard, Carlos Teal) – 6th place Carlos Lewis -- 6th place, 200m dash; 4th place, 100m dash Jake Stifle -- 2nd place, long jump Hector Lopez -- 4th place, 1600m run KeUndra Bray -- 7th place, triple jump 4x100m Relay (Tanika Bray, Kyla Cunningham, Shayla Hubbard, Brandion Taylor) – 6th place Reagan Hurley -- 7th place, 400m dash Lexxus Hamilton -- 8th place, long jump; 1st place, high jump Madison Neyland -- 1st place, pole vault Paige James -- 3rd place, shot put Zariah Vinson -- 4th place, shot put; 2nd place, discus Tanika Bray -- 4th place, 200m dash
Jacks beat H’ton, clinch playoff berth
The Diboll Lumberjacks refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against Huntington, recording a 17-1 victory on Friday, April 19. With 10 runs in the first three innings, Diboll left no doubt about the eventual outcome. A two-run single by Gunner Horton, an error, and a two-run triple by Jay Lowe in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Lumberjacks. Horton went a perfect 4-4 at the dish. Huntington’s lineup had no answer for Sergio Castillo, managing just one hit. Castillo allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out two during his 3 1/3 innings of work. Through Monday, the Hudson Hornets led District 20-3A with a 9-1 record, followed by the Carthage Bulldogs (8-2) and Diboll (7-4). Center and Central were both 4-6, while Huntington was 2-8 and Jasper, 2-9. Diboll’s final district game is at 7 p.m. Friday at home against Carthage. The Lumberjacks have clinched a playoff berth.
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Above, Diboll’s Gunner Horton awaits another pitch in his 4-for-4 night at the plate against Huntington. The Lumberjacks defeated Huntington 17-1. Right, Diboll starting pitcher allowed just one hit against Huntington.
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Final efforts Above, Diboll right fielder Breanna Lester pulls in a fly ball dur-
Fish report
LIVINGSTON Water fairly clear; 66–70 degrees; 0.23’ high. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and Rat–L– Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Blue catfish are fair on minnows and shad. Yellow catfish are slow. SAM RAYBURN Water lightly stained; 66–70 degrees; 1.63’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon Senkos, lizards, and Brush Hogs. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on silver slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs in shallow areas. Bream are good on nightcrawlers and crickets. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with nightcrawlers. TOLEDO BEND Water lightly stained; 63–67 degrees; 1.74’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and slabs in the river. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait, cut bait, and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
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ing an 11-1 home loss to Carthage on Friday, April 19. Right, Diboll first baseman Myra Olvera stretches to make a play. Both players are seniors playing their final game as Lady Jacks.
McClain tabbed as CUSA Golfer of Week For the second time this season, University of Houston junior Wesley McClain was honored as the Conference USA Golfer of the Week on April 17. Leading the Cougars against a prestigious field, McClain fired a final-round 70 to surge into a tie for 11th place with a score of 214. It was his fourth top-20 finish of the season and the third time he led the Cougars at a tournament in 2012-13. Competing against 11 top-50 teams, the Diboll native helped lead the Cougars into a tie for eighth place. With that performance, he also moved into the team lead with a 73.13 scoring average and ranks second among the Cougars with 10 rounds of par or better in eight tournaments. McClain was honored
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When the University of Houston Men’s Golf program first joined Conference USA, the Cougars captured five straight team titles from 1997 to 2001. Preparing for their final appearance at that league’s postseason event, it seemed only fitting that the Cougars would go out on top at the C-USA Championships. The Cougars entered Tuesday’s final round tied with No. 20 SMU for the team lead but finished ahead of the Mustangs by three strokes to win the title. Houston ended the tournament with a score
of 7-under-par 857, while SMU finished at 860. “Our main focus was to be around the lead with nine holes to go because you never know what’s going to happen. We did a good job of that,” director of golf Jonathan Dismuke said. “We were neck-and-neck coming down the stretch, and we made a couple of putts, which was the difference. It was fun to see.” Sophomore Roman Robledo drained a 30-foot birdie putt on the 18th and final hole to capture the individual title for himself and provide the final margin of victory in the Cougars’ team championship at Texarkana Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. McClain finished in a tie for 26th, shooting 7572-74 for a plus-5 221.
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University of Houston golfer and Diboll native Wesley McClain checks out the line for a putt.
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ence “delegating” policies at home and implementing “plans of correction” when those policies aren’t followed. I have gained the invaluable experience of reading and interpreting problems that aren’t always directly communicated (those of you with a budding teenager at home know exactly what I’m talking about). This is not just a problem with preteens, but a pervasive challenge in every school district. My strengths excel in identifying barriers to success and working collaboratively with others to find creative solutions to address them. A school district is made up of the sum of its parts, and some parts have greater barriers than others. Particularly those parts that come from disadvantaged backgrounds. I am running for school board to advocate for those children and families who struggle on a daily basis, just to make education a priority. Not only am I parent, but I am also an employee. I currently supervise 4 caseloads of approximately 60 juvenile and adult offenders with a mental health diagnosis. This job has prepared me to work with a challenging population in an engaging and therapeutic way. I know you are probably thinking that all this work is done in a nice cozy office, but that’s not true. I am in their homes ev-
ery week. I have sat in the homes of families without heat or AC, andin their homes when the lights have been turned off because they can’t pay their bills. I have seen firsthand why many of them can’t focus when they get to school, or get into fights. By bringing the unique perspective of the challenges that families face on a daily basis, both in and out of school, I will work to develop and implement policies that will benefit the underdog and ensure that every child, even the ones who spend most of their time in AEP, will graduate with a quality education and have the skills to become productive, employable, and contributing members of society, regardless of what other barriers they face outside of school. Not only am I a parent and employee, but I’m also a student at SFA. I am preparing to receive my Ph.D. in school psychology within the next year. This doesn’t mean that I know everything about school, in fact, it only means that I know there’s a lot more I don’t know about schools. But this program has exposed me to specialized curriculum and training that is useful in serving kids with a range of abilities. As a district we need to ensure that our curriculum is cost effective, fluid throughout the grade levels, and challenges all students to learn to the best of their capabilities,
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THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Joseph DeLeon, Respondent in the cause described in this citation, GREETING: You are commanded to appear before the Angelina County Court at Law No. 2 in the Angelina County Courthouse in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, at or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of fortytwo (42) days from the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 20th day of May, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of Applicants, Gregory L. Longino, Steven Westbrook, Michael, Westbrook Allie Westbrook and Emily Westbrook in cause number 7993, styled In the Estate of Robert Paul Westbrook Deceased. The Application to De-
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regardless of their ability or disability. Not only that, but it has also brought into my awareness, that many schools are not equipped to deal with the problem of bullying. Again, my goal is to advocate for those kids who are often overlooked and seldom heard. Evaluating and strengthening the school’s anti-bullying policy would ensure that children feel safe to attend school regularly. It would also help a weak population of students find their own voice and learn to advocate for themselves, leading to increased self-esteem and independence. This is perhaps one of the most critical steps we can make as a district in ensuring that our schools are safe. As a student, I’m able to identify with many of these youngsters, who may not be up to speed on the latest technology. Many of them may come to school and use tablets or computers but may not have one at their home. By maximizing the use of available technology, we can foster within students the ability to adapt to changes throughout their lifespan and thrive in real world settings. These are the strengths I hope to bring as my contribution to Diboll ISD.
Faye Jones
I’m a people person. I love my community and I have a passion for kids. I be-
lieve in the need for education because the kids are our future and the sky is the limit for them. If we keep teachers who love what they do our district will continue to thrive. When I ran three years ago I looked at the members that were on the board. They were and still are business men and women. I was and still am a retired mom of three who enjoys giving back to the community where I was raised. I graduated in 1985. I’ve been here my entire life; this is home. I’m a member of Abundant Life Methodist Church. My son, Antonio Bray, graduated in 2005. My daughter, Cheniece Bray, graduated in 2011 and is now a sophomore at Prairie View A&M. My youngest daughter, Ke’Undra Bray, is a junior at Diboll High School. I love spending time with my family and friends. There are two seats open in this election and I hope I can get one of your two votes. The board consists of seven individuals which make a team and a team needs different members to have different skills. May 11 get out and cast your vote. The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. We all learn something every day if we just pay attention. So together let’s make this district the best it can be.
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JANELL WALL, DECEASED BE IT KNOWN THAT in Cause no. 074-13-PR, in the County Court at Law of Angelina County, Texas. RICHARD B. WALL and KENDALL W. ELLEDGE filed in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Angelina County, Texas, on the 2nd day of April 2013, an application for the determination of the heir ship of the said SONYA JANELL WALL, Deceased. Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from and after the date of issuance of this citation, the same being the 20th day of May, 2013, at the County Courthouse in Lufkin, Texas. All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Lufkin,
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No. 3, Angelina County, Texas, to: Glenda Mathis. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Gregory L. Longino Attorney at Law 101 S. First Street Lufkin, Texas 75901 DATED the 17th day of April,
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sued on April 13, 2013, in Cause No. 030-13-PR, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Angelina County, Texas, to: Robbie Thompson. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jerry N. Whiteker Attorney at Law
406 N. First Street P.O. Box 1443 Lufkin, Texas 75902-1443 DATED the 17th day of April 2013. Jerry N. Whiteker Attorney for Robbie Thompson State Bar No.: 21361500 406 N. First Street P.O. Box 1443 Lufkin, Texas 75902-1443 Telephone: 936-632-5551 Facsimile: 936-632-9550
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
CLEAN SWEEP
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Diboll properties get a ‘Clean Sweep’ About 50 Diboll citizens volunteered their Saturday morning on April 20 for Operation Clean Sweep. The Diboll Civic Club project took on five properties and included some minor repairs, clean-up and yard work. The volunteers were rewarded with a full breakfast and lunch served by Diboll Housing Authority staff and volunteers. “Neighbors at both of the abandoned properties (on Lynn and Ash Streets) were very happy,” said Trey Wilkerson, president of the Civic Club. “The residents at the three properties that were occupied were thankful and appreciative. They commented on what a blessing this was to them. “That’s what made it fun and rewarding,” he said. The Civic Club members hope to make Operation Clean Sweep annual spring event. For more information about the Civic Club, call Wilkerson at 936-366-7215.
Left, Burlon Wilkerson shows his painting prowess with a brush in each hand. Above, First United Methodist Church put together a team of volunteers and concentrated on the property on Lynn Street. Below, the Ash Street property before and after Clean Sweep.
Above, left, Fran McClain realizes she’s probably riding in the back of the truck on the way home after her bucket of paint spilled down her pants leg. Above, right, the youngest member of Operation Clean Sweep, Bradley Fenner, helps by raking leaves and weed clippings. Right, top, Cindy Parrish mows close to the house. Right, Marcie Fenner does som weed-eating.
Far left, Aaron Smith and Darryl Roberts repair a house’s eaves. Left, Joe Baker helps clean the back yard of one of the Clean Sweep projects. Below, left, Susie Martel hauls away some scrap lumber. Below, left-middle, Roy Williams clears a yard of some trash before the mowers come. Below, right-middle, Irvin McWilliams puts some final touches with a weed-trimmer. Below, right, Nita Hurley does her part by raking.
Photos by Jan Wilkerson Becky Love and Richard Nelson