January 2010

The State of the County/State of the City Address will take place on January 22 at Crown Colony Country Club at 12 noon featuring County Judge Wes Suiter and Jack Gorden, Jr., Mayor, City of Lufkin.

Judge Suiter will give the “State of the County” address. Judge Suiter is a long-time East Texan, where he has served the public in a variety of professional positions with the Diboll Police Department.

Judge Suiter was honored as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce in 1986, and in 1987 was awarded the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Lt. Nathan Gann chapter in Lufkin.

While his wife of 27 years, the former Cheryl Schmidt, attended medical school and completed her residency in San Antonio, Wes served the public as Police Chief and Director of Public Safety for the growing suburb of Cibolo. On two occasions he served as interim city

administrator. But true to their East Texas roots, they returned home – with their son Trace – to Angelina County where Cheryl began her medical practice in Lufkin.

Upon returning to Lufkin, Judge Suiter was active in raising their son and assisting in the business operations of his wife’s medical practice and was elected to office of Angelina County Judge, taking office on January 1, 2007.

He has served as Executive Advisor on the Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund Board. And serves on the following: Deep East Texas Council of Government Grant

Review Board, Coalition Board, Angelina County and Cities and Health District and Angelina County Economic Develop Partnership.

Mayor Gorden will give the “State of the City” address.

Jack Gorden, Jr. was elected Mayor of Lufkin in May 2006. Prior to being elected to mayor, Jack served as City Council member of Ward 5 for 22 years.

A 5th generation Angelina Countyian, Mayor Gor-den received his bachelor of science degree in econom-ics from Stephen F. Austin State University. He has also attended the SMU Graduate School of Banking and the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking programs.

Mayor Gorden is employed by First Bank and Trust East Texas as an Executive Vice President of Busi-ness Development and Community Affairs. He and his lovely wife, Mary Jo, have been married 43 short years

and they have 1 son and 1 granddaughter.A special thank you to all our Sponsors; First Friday Luncheon Presenting

Sponsor – Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Company, our State of the County/City Gold Sponsor – Lufkin/Angelina County Economic Development Partnership and our Silver Sponsors – Kwik Kopy and Klotz Associates, Inc.

Tickets for the luncheon are $15 and can be reserved by calling 634-6644 or emailing cblack@lufkintexas.org.

State of the County/City Luncheon January 22, 2010

90th Annual Chamber BanquetThe 90th Annual Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, will be

6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center in Lufkin.The Banquet will feature Humorous Motivational Speaker - Billy Riggs, M.Div.,

MRE. Billy Riggs is more than a mere speaker, entertainer, magician, singer or come-dian. He’s been called the “Dr. Phil of Magic,” a unique communicator, motivator, and wizard who magically changes lives by skillfully weaving humor, audience participa-tion, and world class illusions into a profoundly inspiring program. Renowned as the world’s only Dis-illusionist, Billy Riggs pres-ents grand illusions while shattering the illusionary thinking that hinders morale, performance, confidence and success.

A spellbinding communicator, Mr. Riggs honed his uplift-ing message and speaking skills in the pulpit, founding one of America’s fastest-growing churches at the age of 29. Though his presentations now are secular, audiences sometimes sense the old preacher in him, stirred by his sincerity and power on the plat-form. In 2002, Mr. Riggs was presented the highest earned award of the National Speakers Association: the Certified Speaking

Professional. Since 1995, he has breathed The Magic of Attitude into people, compa-nies and organizations.

But the goose bumps aren’t always the result of dramatic oratory. When Billy Riggs appears, things on stage begin to disappear! Using world-class magical illusions to drive home his points, Billy’s presentations have transformed hundreds of otherwise ordinary conferences into something truly special. His quick wit and quicker hands

spread laughter and raise morale as listeners learn to reshape their destinies with a wave of life’s magic wand: attitude!

Chamber Banquet Sponsors are: Gold Sponsors – Memorial Health System of East Texas and First Bank & Trust East Texas. Silver Sponsors – Consolidated Communications, Courtyard by Marriott Lufkin, Lee TranServices, Temple-Inland, Polk Oil Company, Inc. and Woodland Heights Medical Center. Media Sponsor is KTRE.

Tickets for the Banquet will be $40 per person or $500 for table sponsorship (reserved table for 8 and corporate identification at table.) For more information call the chamber at 936-634-6644.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERs

GEORGE H. HENDERSON, JR. EXPOSITION CENTER STAFF

ANGELINA BEAUTIFUL/CLEAN STAFF

CHAMBER STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBuford Abeldt Abeldt’s Gaslight PharmacyTrent Ashby Community Title Ben Bartlett Bartlett, Baggett & ShandsBruce Bryant Brookshire BrothersMelissa Chumley Temple-Inland Forest ProductsBrian Cyr Commercial Bank of TexasNathan Gann Gann-Medford Real EstateCodie Jenkins First Bank & Trust East TexasBryant Krenek Memorial Health System of East TexasVictor Patel U.S. Hospitality Management, LLCCasey Robertson Woodland Heights Medical CenterRoger Sanders Hesters & Sanders ArchitectureTodd Stafford Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

Jerry Huffman, CCE President/CEOTony Moline Vice PresidentLyndee Matthews Manager, Special ProjectsSusie Cardwell Manager, Community DevelopmentSally Allen Accounting ManagerLoretta Christmas Staff AssistantCharlene Black Information Specialist

Tony Moline Executive DirectorAmanda Anderson Program Manager

Glenn Sullivan ManagerTerry Renfro Assistant Manager

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEVan Watson Chairman First Bank & Trust East TexasJim Watkins Chairman-Elect Consolidated Communications Todd Kassaw Past-Chairman Zeleskey Law FirmSheila Telford Treasurer Advanced Financial GroupMax Alvis Vice Chair Merrill LynchDr. Sid Roberts Vice Chair Angelina Radiation Oncology AssociatesTy Thornton Vice Chair Lufkin IndustriesEric Wright Vice Chair Huntington ISD

published monthly by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

Kool SmilesJulie Harper - Community Relations Specialist

400 N. Timberland Lufkin, TX 75901(936) 465-9317

Leal Landscaping/SprinklersArmando Leal - Owner

P. O. Box 1742 Lufkin, TX 75902(936) 366-4129

Winners of First Friday Luncheon Drawing Donate Winnings

Both winners of the November 2009 First Friday drawings generously donated their winnings to charitable organizations.

Gale Wasson of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center was the winner of the November First Friday Luncheon $800 Incentive Drawing. This drawing accumulates by $50 per month until a winner is drawn. Gale generously donated her winnings to the Lufkin State Supported Living Center.

John Havard of Lufkin Industries was the winner of the $100 On-Time Drawing at the November luncheon. This drawing is held monthly from people who RSVP to the First Friday event by 5 p.m. the Thursday prior. John has furthered Lufkin Industries’ contributions to the Red Cross by donating his winnings to the organization.

Gale Wasson John Havard

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Chamber Happenings! with Chamber of Commerce

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January 2010 Events9–10 Belt Buckle Bash George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 637-3976

9 Birding with Louis Debetaz & Carroll Moore (Adults Only)Kurth Lake– 639-4434

16–17 Pineywoods Youth RodeoGeorge H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 637-3976

16 Goodnight Moon and The Runaway BunnyTemple Theater on the AC campus – 633-5454

22 – state of the County/City LuncheonCrown Colony Country Club – 634-6644

23–24 Region V Jr. High Rodeo George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 637-3976

24 Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Temple Theater on AC Campus – 633-5454

February 2010 Events6–7 Region V High school Rodeo George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 637-3976

15–19 61st Annual Angelina County Youth FairGeorge H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 634-6644

27 Bull Bash George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center – 637-3976

You are cordially invited to attend the

Lufkin/Angelina County

Day Reception

Thursday, February 11, 2010

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Austin Sheraton

Special pricing at the Austin Sheraton is

available until January 11.

For more information contact Tony Moline at

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Chamber Happenings! with Chamber of Commerce

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Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commercepresents

Business After FiveHosted by:

Thursday, January 21, 20105:30pm – 7:00pm

205 Shands Dr.

GREAT DOOR PRIZES! Bring your business cards!

Love is the Most Wonderful Thing in the World Package –Spend a romantic evening with your sweetheart enjoying abottle of champagne, chocolates, and a one-night stay in a

jacuzzi suite at Lufkin’s new Courtyard Marriot hotel.Valued at $225.

To RSVP please call 936.634.6644

Planned Parenthood of Houston & Southeast Texas, Inc.invites you to join us for light hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer

in the community room of our health center.

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Our speaker will be:

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JANUARY 22ND AT 8:00A.M.

Meeting will be held in the Chamber Community Room Sponsored by:

January Sponsor:

To RSVP please call The Chamber at 936.634.6644 or email cblack@lufkintexas.org

Presenting Sponsor:

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Billy Lee’sLocksmith Service Inc.

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Keep it Clean! with Angelina Beautiful/Clean

Tickets (936) 633-5454 angelinaarts.org

Onstage LIVE! Goodnight Moon The Runaway Bunny$5-$10

Pageantry and Spectacle…Ballet Folklórico de México$31-$40

Sat, Jan. 16, 20102:30

Sun, Jan. 24, 20107:30

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It’s that time of year again, and Angelina Beautiful/Clean wants you to be a part

of a wonderful tradition:Recycling your Christmas cards!

With your help last year we were able to recycle hundreds of Christmas cards, many of which went to our troops overseas. All you have to do is drop off any of your Christmas cards at the Commercial Bank on First Street, any Angelina County Brookshire Brothers grocery store, or at the Chamber of Commerce – and we will do the rest. We will be taking cards until January 15, 2009.

Call Amanda Anderson at 63CLEAN (632-5326) for more details

See Who’s Recycling in Angelina County with The AB/C 2010 “Real Men Recycle Calendar”

This colorful 2010 calendar demonstrates ways to recycle in Angelina County. See real men of East Texas doing their part to keep Angelina County clean and green. Pick up your copy for $10 at the Chamber of Commerce.

Proceeds from this event will go to Angelina Beautiful/Clean. AB/C is a non-profit organization that works to educate and empower East Texans to take responsibility for enhancing their community. Call Amanda at 936 63CLEAN (632-5326) for more information

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Angelina Arts Alliance begins 2010 with a lively, colorful tribute to the true spirit of Mexico with the original Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández — the largest and most widely-acclaimed folk dance company in the Ameri-cas. The performance takes place Sunday, January 24 at 7:30 pm in the Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus in Lufkin. Tickets ($31–$40) are on sale at the Temple Theater Box office, weekdays noon-5:30 or by calling 936-633-5454. Ballet Folklórico is sponsored by the City of Lufkin. Season Sponsors are Temple-Inland and Lufkin Industries, Inc.

For almost sixty years, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández has celebrated the diversity of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage with dances drawn from regional and historic influences. Ballet Folklórico sets itself apart by combining its artists’ talents with live music, elaborate choreography, and the ornate cos-tumes of Mexican culture. With 50 dancers and 20 live musicians, this extravaganza of music and dance illuminates the cultural periods of Mexican history with theatrical flair. The re-sults are stunning! Ballet Folklórico celebrates

the beloved traditions that lie at the very heart of Mexico. Since 1952, the company has become one of the most important cultur-al institutions in their country, as well as one of Mexico’s official cultural representatives.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the world- renowned Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández.

For more information, visit www.angelinaarts.org or follow the Arts Alliance on Facebook.

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Tickets Now on Sale for Ballet Folklórico De México Presented by Angelina Arts Alliance

As a private non-profit organization, the Texas Forestry Museum relies on the help and support of volunteers to accomplish the museum’s mission. Each year, the museums 200+ volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours of service.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Individuals and groups assist with curatorial and col-lections projects, education events, fund raisers, rou-tine maintenance, clerical duties, give guided tours, and a whole

host of other projects that benefit the museum and its visitors.

The Museum is especially in need of docents. Docents help with tours and groups that come to the Museum. Volunteers can determine their hours. Any time volunteers can give to the museum is gladly appreciated.

Please contact the museum if you are interested in joining our volunteer team.

Texas Forestry Museum Searching for Volunteers

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Leadership Lufkin with Chamber Community Development

The 2009-2010 Leadership Lufkin class met for its Past, Present and Future/ Quality of Life Day on Thursday, December 3rd. This session was sponsored by Brookshire Brothers and Forestar Real Estate Group, and was coordinated by Russ Reeder of Brookshire Brothers, Gabe Lindsay of Commercial Bank, and Loyd Davis of Davis Insurance Agency. The day served to learn about many of the assets that provide quality of life to Angelina County and its colorful history, and the direction of the future.

The day started with Archie McDonald, of Stephen F. Austin State University, discussing the colorful history of Angelina County and the role Lufkin played. Next on the agenda was Richard Donovan to talk about the Neches River, one of our valuable natural resources. Next on the agenda was a look into the future of Angelina County through Angelina County Vision 2020 by Healthcare Committee Chairman, Tara Watson. The class traveled to the Texas Forestry Museum for a tour by David Young followed by a visit to The History Center in Diboll with Jonathan Gerland.

The afternoon started at The Lodge with an update from Mark Hicks on the downtown revitalization. Yates Broadcasting was next on the agenda followed by a tour of KTRE-TV. The last session of 2009 ended with a closing meeting at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce.

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Lufkin would like to extend a special thank you to Sam’s Club, Leadership Lufkin’s Presenting Sponsor, and to Brookshire Brothers and Forestar Real Estate Group for sponsoring the Past, Present & Future/Quality of Life session.

The class will meet again on January 7th for Social Services Day. That day will include a planning session for the Angelina County Science & Tech Fair.

Leadership Lufkin is a program provided by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and designed to identify and educate the existing and potential leaders of Lufkin and Angelina County. For more information on the program, visit www.leadershiplufkin.com or contact Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 or scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

Leadership Lufkin Past, Present and Future/Quality of Life Day

The class stops for a photo at The History Center in Diboll.

Class members sit at the news desk at KTRE-TV.

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Leadership Lufkin Class of 2009-2010This year’s Leadership Lufkin class will be graduating 22 class members. Following is the second of a series of profiles

on each class member.

Maria Kassabaum is representing Workforce Solutions in this year’s Leadership Lufkin class. She is the Managing Director of Workforce Solutions and responsible for the operations of seven workforce centers. Workforce Solutions provides public workforce services within the 12-county Deep East Texas region. She resides in Diboll and has been in Angelina County for 35 years. Maria started her public career as the first female police officer with the Lufkin Police Department and retired from Texas Workforce Commission. She graduated from Kilgore Police Academy, Angelina College and Stephen F. Austin State University. Maria is a member of the Lufkin Adult Learning, and past member of Quality Tech Force Advisory Committee, Hispanic Advisory Board, and Capital Area, Brazos Valley, and Deep East Texas Workforce Development Boards. Maria is married to Terry Kassabaum, has two sons David and Miguel Garza and two granddaughters, Arianna and Alyssa Garza. In her free time she enjoys fishing, walking, and spending time with granddaughters.

Bobbie Hood is representing Terracon Consultants, Inc., in this year’s Leadership Lufkin class. She is the Office Manager for the consulting engineering firm, and is responsible for the financial performance of the company, overseeing 14 employees including engineers, technicians, and administrative staff and she is also the primary geotechnical engineer for the Lufkin office. Bobbie is a graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Bobbie is an active member of ASCE, TSPE, and the Lufkin Rotary. She has lived in Angelina County for five years and loves traveling, gardening, off-road jeep trails and 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and spending time with her family.

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Representing Woodland Heights Medical Center in Leadership Lufkin this year is Dan Jacobs. As Director of Marketing and Physician Relations at Woodland Heights, Dan is responsible for interfacing with the public, businesses, physicians and other hospital stakeholders to ensure access to high-quality healthcare services and wellness programs for the community. Dan is a graduate of the University of Washington and Colorado Technical University and has recently moved to Lufkin from Coastal North Carolina with his wife, Lisa, and three children. In his free time, Dan enjoys sailing, golfing, and mountain biking. Welcome to Lufkin!

Ken Jones, representing Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc., is a 13-year resident of Angelina County and an architect/owner for Goodwin-Lasiter’s firm of architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers. After graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Ken is now a registered architect and is responsible for architectural design, production, and project management. He is an active member of the Lion’s Club, Word of Life Church, and the Lufkin Athletics Youth Baseball. He and his wife, Niecy, have four children—Hannah, Austin, Andrew, and Audrey. When he has free time, Ken enjoys photography and aviation.

Representing Consolidated Communications this year in Leadership Lufkin is Darlene Kee. Darlene is employed by Consolidated Communications as their Human Resources Manager and is responsible for employee & labor relations. Darlene has a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Tarleton State University and has a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has lived in Angelina County all her life, is a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, and enjoys scuba diving, gardening and reading in her spare time. She is married to Donnie Kee.

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2010 Chamber Leadership: New Board Members

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The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce the following new members to the 2010 Chamber Board of Directors:

Trent Ashby is President of Community Title and oversees their company’s offices in Angelina, Nacogdoches, and Polk Counties. He was elected to the Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees in 2007 and is still in his first term. Additionally, Trent serves on the boards of the Angelina County United Way, Museum of East Texas, Texas Forestry Museum, Pineywoods Purgatory, Texas Lyceum and is Co-Chair of the Angelina County Census 2010 Committee. He is an active member of the Lufkin Host Lions Club and the Angelina County A&M Club. Trent and his wife, Nickie, have been married for 13 years and have two sons, Garin, a student at Dunbar Primary, and Grant, 5.

Ben Bartlett is a partner in Bartlett, Baggett & Shands Insurance Agency, in Lufkin. He has been with the firm since 1983, following receipt of a degree in Business Administration from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Ben, along with his wife, Hollie, and two daughters, Madison and Alli, are life-long residents of Lufkin. Ben is an Eagle Scout and has been active in scouting for many years as an adult. He also sits on the Angelina County Senior Citizens Association board and is an active member of First United Methodist Church. An avid outdoorsman, Ben has a lifelong passion for bow hunting. His daughters’ sports endeavors command a great deal of his attention these days.

Bruce Bryant is the Vice-President of Marketing and currently oversees the purchasing and promotion of consumer packaged goods for the company. Direct responsibilities include Grocery, Frozen & Dairy, General Merchandise, Health/Beauty/Wellness, Floral, Meat, Produce, Bakery & Deli; and the sales, gross profits, and inventory turns within these categories. Bruce guides the various Procurement/Marketing staff in the development of marketing plans aimed at profitable sales growth for the company. He also oversees Merchandising, Advertising, Public Relations, Print Shop operations and Business Development.

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Roger Sanders is co-owner of Hesters and Sanders Architecture (HAS). Roger attended Louisiana Tech University where he graduated in 1993 with a Bachelors of Architecture degree. After graduation, Roger began his career in the Dallas area where he spent a majority of his 8 years there in the residential market. To enhance his services as an architect he moved to Lufkin in May of 2002 where he was able to gain experience in the Commercial, Educational, Religious and Medical markets. He now serves as a partner of HSA which recently celebrated its 4 year anniversary. Roger is an officer if the Lufkin Host Lions Club, a board member of Angelina Beautiful/Clean and is a member of First United Methodist Church.

Casey Robertson is the Assistant CEO for Woodland Heights Medical Center. He grew up in Longview and recently lived in Alabama from 2005-2007 and Florida in 2008. He worked in hospital administration positions in both locations. Robertson graduated from Texas A&M in 2002. He finished his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio in 2004. Robertson moved to Lufkin in March 2009. He and his wife Renee’ have a 15-month-old daughter named Reid.

Todd Stafford grew up in Woodville and moved to Lufkin in 1991 to build and open Popeyes. He is a partner/operator of the family business Popeyes Chicken, with thirteen locations, having over 200 employees, with locations primarily in the Houston area. Stafford is an Eagle Scout and graduated with an Agribusiness Degree from Texas A & M University in 1989. He presently serves on the Houston Franchisee board and Popeyes International Franchise Marketing Committee. Stafford is married to Linda and they have two daughters Sarah, 15 and Emily, 12. They are members of First United Methodist Church Lufkin.

Codie Jenkins has worked at First Bank & Trust East Texas for 2.5 years and has been in banking for over 10 years. He has resided in Lufkin for over 10 years and is married to Kody Jenkins and has three boys. He is involved in commercial lending for FBT assisting large and small businesses with financing decisions and cash management opportunities. Jenkins graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a MBA. He is active in Lion’s Club, the Chamber’s Business Resource Council, Angelina County Youth Fair, Hudson Youth Baseball and he attends Timberland Drive Church of Christ. He and his family enjoys baseball, golf and hunting.

2010 Chamber Leadership: New Board Members

Brian Cyr has been employed with Commercial Bank for 14 years. As Market President, he oversees the four CBTx banking center locations in Lufkin, the Diboll Banking Center and the Kennard Banking Center. Brian graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He continued his education at SFA and earned his MBA in December 2000. Cyr also received a Masters of Banking Degree from the Southwest Graduate School of Banking. He is a graduate of Leadership Lufkin, participates in the Lufkin Chamber of Commerce, attends the Center Hill Methodist Church, and is active with the Lufkin Noon Lions Club. Brian and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 14 years. The couple have two children, Clay, 10, and Lauren, 7.

61st Annual Angelina County Youth Fair

February 15-19, 2010 George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center

Auction begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th 6:00 P.M. Broiler Show TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th 9:00 A.M. Forestry Competition—location TBA 9:00 A.M. Judging—Cakes 1:00 P.M. Judging—Desserts/Cheesecakes 5:00 P.M. Chick-in for Market Rabbit & Breeding Rabbit Show followed by Showmanship WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th 9:00 A.M. Judging—Cookies 12:00 Noon Judging—Pies 2:00 P.M. Judging—Breads 2:00-6:00 P.M. Check In of Arts & Crafts 5:00-7:00 P.M. Check In: Steers, Hogs, Goats, Lambs, Commercial Heifers, Ag Mech. and Horses THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th 8:30 A.M. Market Hog Show 10:00 A.M. Judging-Arts & Crafts 11:00 A.M. Market Goat Show

3:00 P.M. Beef Heifer Show 5:00 P.M. Steer Show with Beef Showmanship FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th 7:30 A.M. Commercial Heifer Show 9:00 A.M. Ag Mechanics Show 9:30 A.M. Market Lamb Show 10:00 A.M. Judging—Multi-Media 12:00 Noon Junior Horse Show 1:30 P.M. Pee-Wee Show (Goats, Lambs, Hogs, and Rabbits) 2:00-5:00 P.M. Check Out: Non Sale Items (Steers, Commercial Heifers, Hogs, Lambs, Goats, Shop Projects, Dairy Heifers, and Horses) 5:00-7:00 P.M. Check Out of Arts & Crafts 5:00 P.M. Awards Program 6:00 P.M. Auction

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For more information, call Kody Jenkins at 465-5392 or Tony Moline at 634-6644 or visit

www.angelinacountyyouthfair.com

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