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Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season and Other Storm Emergencies?

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Statepoint
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Hurricane season is in full swing, running from June through November. Unfortunately, no one can stop a tropical storm or hurricane from happening and both types of weather events are increasingly impacting larger portions of the U.S. However, there are steps you can take that will help you weather a storm and better ensure the safety of your family.

The experts at Freddie Mac recommend doing the following.

• Know where to go in the event of a local area evacuation. Your area’s emergency management agency can provide this information.

• Gather and protect important household documentation, including birth certificates, passports, marriage licenses, mortgage statements, deeds, insurance policies and medical files.

• Protect your valuables and family mementos by storing them in a safety deposit box, fire– and water–proof safe or moving them to higher ground where they are less likely to incur damage.

• Download an app for your smartphone that allows your friends and family to know if you are safe. The American Red Cross has a free hurricane app as do many for-profit organizations. Other apps that are available include weather tracking apps, and apps that can help victims of storms find each other to pool resources and offer one another assistance. Be sure to keep your phone fully charged as long as your home has power and consider having an external battery pack on hand as well.

• Assemble an emergency supply kit that includes water, flashlights, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, batteries, a radio and medication.

• Create a family emergency plan and make sure everyone knows what to do and when.

• Prepare your home for heavy rainfall and strong winds by cleaning up lawn debris, loose furniture and lawn items that will not be able to sustain strong winds. Secure loose rain gutters and ensure all gutters are clear from debris to keep water flowing and prevent further damage.

• Consider building a safe room, if you are a homeowner, that meets Federal Emergency Management Agency criteria to provide at-home protection during extreme weather.

More hurricane tips and information can be found at freddiemac.com/blog.

The devastation of last year’s hurricane season was an important reminder that being prepared for a worst-case scenario is crucial. Before the next storm heads your way, be sure your family and home are protected.

-Statepoint

Lancaster Joins Angelina College as Associate Dean

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Nancy Reynolds
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LUFKIN, TEXAS, July 23, 2018 – Dr. Daryl Lancaster is the new Associate Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at Angelina College. Dr. Lancaster was previously employed as the Life Science Department Chair at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Westmont College and a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Lancaster started his career in higher education when he was asked to teach Anatomy & Physiology to students in a special program for high school students wishing to get a head start on their college education. After his first semester of teaching, Lancaster was given a special citation for helping to dramatically improve those student PSAT scores. He became a full-time faculty member at NWACC after two years of serving as an adjunct instructor.

Plans for the future of the School of Science and Mathematics include collaborating with universities and other community organizations. “We want to work with local organizations to create programs that will help revitalize the service area,” Lancaster said.

Dr. Lancaster has experience with creating research programs for undergraduate students. The program he created at NWACC led to students presenting their research at a regional conference. “I would like to create a similar program here at AC. These types of programs lead to big opportunities for students who plan to transition to university,” he said.

 

Project Updates/Work for July 23-27 In Lufkin District

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – TxDOT crews are busy throughout the nine county Lufkin District with construction and maintenance projects. Motorists will encounter work zones throughout the district and should prepare for delays and reduce speed to the advised work zone speed limit. Drivers should stay alert and respect all traffic control devices, watch for flaggers and stopped or slow moving traffic as they drive through a TxDOT work zone. For more information about statewide closures and work zones, visit drivetexas.org.
Work planned for the coming week in the Lufkin District includes:

ANGELINA COUNTY
US 59 South: Crews will continue work designed to plane and level the surface with an application of asphalt from FM 3482 to 1.126 miles north of FM 1818 near Diboll. Daily lane closures expected with a reduced speed limit.
US 59 South/SL 287 Direct Connector: Maintenance work is scheduled Wednesday afternoon and this section of roadway is scheduled to be closed from 1-5 pm. Southbound motorists will be required to take the South First Street exit.
US 69 South: A traffic switch is planned that will move traffic to the west side of the highway onto new pavement beginning at FM 844 to Huntington as crews prepare to construct roadway on the east side of the highway. Motorists should be prepared to reduce speed and obey all traffic control devices. This project is designed to widen the roadway from two to four lanes.
US 69 South: Contractors continue to clear right of way from FM 844 to FM 1270 on this project designed to widen the roadway from two to four lanes.
US 69 South/FM 326: Crews will be working on foundations in preparation for the installation of a traffic signal.
FM 841: Crews continue to work to replace the bridge at Biloxi Creek. Beams are scheduled to be set. This road is closed to traffic and detours are in place.
SL 287 West: Crews are scheduled to mill and inlay in various locations from SH 103 West to US 59 South. Daily lane closures expected.
Various locations: Work is planned to patch potholes, repair signs and spray herbicide. Motorists should expect delays and lane closures.

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
SH 21: Work continues to improve guardrail to design standards and safety treat fixed objects with culvert extensions from SH 7 to the San Augustine County line. Motorists should expect daily lane closures.
SH 103: Work continues to upgrade metal beam guard fence to design standards from Angelina County to the San Augustine County line. Daily lane closures expected.
SL 224 East: Crews are scheduled to work on shoulder repairs. Motorists should expect delays and reduce speed.
FM 95: Crews are working to form bridge decks at the bridge replacement project at Terrapin Creek.
FM 226: Crews are scheduled to upgrade metal bean guard fence and safety treat fixed objects from SH 21 to the end of pavement. Daily lane closures expected.
FM 1638: Crews are scheduled to continue to safety treat fixed objects from FM 698 to US 59/SL 224. Daily lane closures expected.
FM 698: Crews will work to clean out culverts in various locations.

POLK COUNTY
FM 356: Crews are completing this project where pavement has been reconstructed and widened with a continuous two-way left turn lane and 10-foot shoulders from 1.1 miles north of US 190 to US 190.
Wells Landing: Crews are monitoring vegetative establishment on this bridge replacement project.
FM 350 North: Crews are working to improve guardrail to design standards and safety treat fixed objects. This project includes various locations on FM 350, FM 1725, FM 2610, FM 2665 and FM 3277. Motorists should prepare for lane closures.

SAN JACINTO COUNTY
US 59: Crews are monitoring vegetation and completing clean up through this project from just south of the Union Pacific Railroad in Shepherd to just north of FM 2914. This project has added a southbound frontage road and reconstructed main lanes of travel.
City of Coldspring: Crews have completed curb ramps and are working toward installing grates in various locations.

TRINITY COUNTY
Various locations: Crews will be sealing and maintaining road surfaces.

HOUSTON COUNTY
US 287 South: Crews are scheduled to apply a hot mix overlay from the Trinity County line to White Rock Creek. Lane closures expected.
SH 19: Work is beginning on this project that is designed to upgrade guardrail to design standards and safety treat fixed objects from 1.6 miles north of FM 231 to the Trinity County line.
SH 7: Crews continue to build the bent cap on the west side of the Trinity River Bridge foundation repair project. The work remains off the roadway, but motorists should use caution and stay alert to moving equipment.
SH 21 West: Crews are removing old concrete, placing base and treating the subgrade on this project designed to reconstruct the pavement and add passing lanes from 2.3 miles east of FM 2967 to SH 7. Temporary traffic signals are in place that allows for one way traffic across the bridge. Motorists should expect daily lane closures and detours.
FM 227: Crews are demolishing and rebuilding the headwall for installation of bridge rail at Bracken Creek and San Pedro Relief. Traffic is confined to one lane at the bridge with a mobile traffic signal directing the traffic flow on this project designed to reconstruct and widen pavement.
FM 227: Work is scheduled to pour concrete and backfill cross structures on this project designed to safety treat fixed objects from SH 21 to SH 7. Daily lane closures expected.
FM 2022: Crews are scheduled to seal roadway edges from SL 304 to FM 227.
Various locations: Crews will patch potholes and repair signs. Lane closures expected.

SHELBY COUNTY
US 96: Crews are scheduled to place hot mix asphalt pavement on this project designed to plane and level up the roadway and apply a permeable friction course from US 84 to SH 87. Daily lane closures expected.
US 84: This project to safety treat fixed objects from the Rusk County Line to US 59 is completing with clean up and vegetative establishment.
SH 7: Crews are scheduled to place striping on this project that has placed a permeable friction course on the roadway from the San Augustine County line to Mount Hermon. Daily lane closures expected.
CR 4620: Crews continue to build the detour bridge and metal beam guard fence on this bridge replacement project at Risinger Creek.
FM 3172: Crews are scheduled to seal the roadway. Motorists should expect lane closures.
FM 699: Crews are scheduled to seal the roadway in various locations.
Various locations: Debris removal and patching roadways.

SABINE COUNTY
FM 2343: Crews are scheduled to do level up and base work. Motorists should prepare for delays and lane closures.

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
SH 21: Crews are constructing tie-ins at this bridge replacement project at Perkins Creek. Daily lane closures expected.
SH 21: Crews are waiting for prime surfaces to cure at this bridge replacement project over Niciper Creek.
FM 705: Crews are monitoring vegetative establishment on this project where work has completed to safety treat fixed objects from SH 147 to 2.4 miles south of FM 83.
FM 711: Crews are mixing cement and hauling flex base on this project designed to reconstruct and widen the surface from the Shelby County line to US 96.`
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

Persimmons

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Cary Sims
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One mentions persimmons and my mind goes two places at once. First, I’ll think about our native persimmons and the efforts ranchers have tried to rid their pastures of them. What ever you do, don’t mow down a native persimmon that you are trying to get rid of. Doing that will only make the plant root sprout so that what was one now became 10.

Secondly, my mind goes to the wonderful little tree that was in the back yard of the rent house which my wife and I lived at while we worked just south of here in Woodville, Texas.

It was a perfect little tree that produced several juicy, plump Oriental persimmons which, if one was patient to wait on, would yield a delicious, non-astringent fruit.

Astringent is the technical term for the puckering or “contraction of mouth tissue” which is typical of persimmons. While this is a prominent feature of the fruit, it will eventually go away for almost every variety if you simply let it go long enough.

Persimmon trees are typically small, easy to grow, and adapted to most of Texas. The tree is an excellent candidate for organic gardening because its leaves and its fruit don’t have any serious insect or disease problems. In the fall, when few fruit crops are ripe, the persimmon produces fruit that is attractive and good eating.

The Texas persimmon, Diospyros texana, is found in northern Mexico and Central and West Texas; it is especially abundant in the Edwards Plateau area. The common American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, grows wild in our area. American persimmon groves are common in abandoned pastures and along fence rows.

Unlike the cultivated persimmon, the wild persimmon varieties are small and very astringent until completely ripe. They are usually ripe after the first frost and all the leaves have fallen from the tree, though even then some fruit can still be very astringent.

The Oriental persimmon, Diospyros kaki, was introduced into the United States in the mid-1800s from its native China and Japan. It has been an important fruit crop in each of those countries for hundreds of years.

Persimmons need little if any pruning. You can shape trees to a desired shape and should remove any crossing, broken, or diseased branches.

They are not water hogs, needing supplemental water during their first year after planting to establish roots and when we are under a drought. Though they will benefit from some fertilizer, too much and added fertilizer and the tree will drop its fruit. Again, they are very resistant to pests and probably won’t need any help curbing disease and insects.

Mature trees can reach 40 feet high; some remain as shrubs less than 10 feet tall. The native persimmon beside our office is certainly a tall one. The Oriental persimmon at our rental house in Woodville was shrub-like, barely reaching 10 foot tall.

There are several Oriental varieties to try in your yard. Eureka, Hachiya, Tane-nashi, Tamopan, Fuyu, Izu, and Fankio.

Most Oriental persimmons are seedless, except Eureka. Fruit are harvested typically around our first frost.

Most are astringent except Fuyu and Izu. If not left to fully ripen, they will really pucker your mouth.

An Update from Trent Ashby. . .

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Rep. Trent Ashby
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With temperatures climbing into the triple digits, it’s clear the dog days of summer have set in across the Lone Star State. As you squeeze in a summer vacation or plan a long weekend trip before school starts next month, I wanted to remind everyone about YOUR office at the State Capitol in Austin. My staff can show you around the office, arrange a tour of the Capitol, or give recommendations about places of interest in the area. Whether this summer, or some time in the future, I hope you’ll use our office as a resource anytime you visit the Austin area.

With that, here’s an update from your Texas Capitol. . .

House Interim Charge: Energy Resources

Our next interim committee to examine is the House Committee on Energy Resources. This 13- member committee has purview over conservation efforts, regulatory affairs, and the future development of energy resources such as oil and gas, and their associated mineral rights. In addition to considering legislation on these topics, the committee also oversees the powerful Railroad Commission of Texas.

As with all other committees, Energy Resources will evaluate the state’s response to Hurricane Harvey, and identify future improvements that can be made in the event of another natural disaster. More specifically, they will work to develop a plan to ensure that all first responders have an ample supply of fuel to respond to Texans in need.

The committee will also explore the effect that the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program has on gas utility ratemaking. Currently, there are questions about how utility companies justify rate increases on customers, and there is some speculation that rates increase even when expenses are not. I look forward to reviewing the findings in this area, as the Legislature should always work to protect hard-working Texans from price gouging by unscrupulous actors.

Additionally, the committee will work to cultivate new policies and scrutinize current statutes as it pertains to non-producing oil and gas wells across the state. With the advancement of technology in the energy sector, many landowners have benefited from production that has come from formerly abandoned or dormant wells. It is my hope that my colleagues in the Legislature and I will continue to promote sound policies that support energy independence and a robust energy sector in Texas.

Reminders

The mobile office returns in the month of August and looks forward to seeing you on the following dates, in the following locations: on August 1st from 9:00-11:00am at the Leon County Courthouse in Centerville, and from 1:30-3:30pm at the Madison County Courthouse Annex in Madisonville; August 15th from 9:00-11:00am at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett, and from 1:30-3:30pm at the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton; or on August 22nd from 9:00-11:00am at the San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can help you in any way. Our district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762, or you can call my Capitol office at (512) 463-0508.

CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Names Director of Marketing and Communications

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Ezra McMullen
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LUFKIN, TEXAS (July 19, 2018)… CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial has named Tina Alexander-Sellers as the new leader of its system-wide Marketing and Communications department.

Tina Alexander

As Market Director of Marketing and Communications, Alexander-Sellers will work with the hospital administration across the three-hospital system to develop strategic marketing programs and partnerships that advance its mission, vision and goals of creating healthier communities.

Alexander-Sellers has worked for CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial for five years guiding its Community Outreach and Physician Relations team. During that time she has helped advance the hospital’s mission and core values by identifying and developing initiatives, programs and partnerships that improve access to the hospital, develop diverse leadership and increase community outreach throughout East Texas. Her duties also include that of facilitator for the hospital’s Sacred Vocation Program. Established in 2016, the program is designed to facilitate God’s sacred work of healing through a health care team dedicated to holistic care of the body, mind and spirit.

“Tina has been highly influential in our mission to help create healthier communities, working alongside staff and community partners for prevention, education, early detection, access to affordable care, cultivating new providers, promoting healthy living, expanding mental health services, and decreasing health disparities,” said Market CEO Monte Bostwick. “She has been serving as the interim Marketing Director for the past three months in an effort to stabilize and prepare the department for new leadership. After an extensive search and interviewing many worthy applicants, it became obvious to us that we already had in place the best candidate.”

Prior to her work at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial, Alexander-Sellers was News Director at KTRE-TV (ABC network affiliate) where she successfully recruited and developed a diverse staff of reporters and news operations personnel that maintained a #1 viewership ranking in the marketplace.

“There is no place more meaningful to work than a hospital, and I am grateful for an opportunity to serve in this capacity,” said Alexander-Sellers. “This new position brings me back full circle to my career passion – marketing and communications. We have an awesome team, and I look forward to building our many community partnerships as we strive to provide the best patient care using the most advanced technology and equipment in the hands of some very gifted physicians and staff.”

Alexander-Sellers is a graduate of Lufkin High School, Stephen F. Austin State University and McCormick Tribune Fellows Program-Media Management Center, Northwestern University.

As a community volunteer, she serves on the Angelina County United Way Board and Budget Committee and is the campaign chair for CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial’s hospital campaign. She also serves on the Volunteer Services Council for Lufkin State Assisted Living Center which helps improve the quality of life for residents with intellectual and physical disabilities. In addition, she is a member of the Angelina County Health Alliance, Angelina County Active Living Council, City of Lufkin Steering Committee and president of Lufkin Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with a mission that includes preparing young women for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century.

Alexander-Sellers is the recipient of many awards and recognitions including most recently the prestigious Individual of Merit Award given to exceptional health care professionals by the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and 2018 recipient of the Hospital of the Year Award presented by Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

She is married to George Sellers, and they have two children, Adam and Amber.

Traveling With Pets? What to Know

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Statepoint
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Do your upcoming travel plans include pets? Whether you’re flying to an exciting destination or hitting the road, these suggestions can make the journey easier for animals and humans alike.

• Prep your pet: Traveling can prove stressful to animals, so don’t catch your pet off-guard. Before leaving town, practice taking short rides in the car or spending time in a carrier. This will help your pet get used to the experience.

If you haven’t already microchipped your pet, this may be a good opportunity to do so. This is also the time to ensure your pet’s collar is up-to-date with your current contact information.

• Pack right: Pack plenty of food and fresh water and a sufficient supply of any medications your pet is taking, as getting refills away from home could be difficult. To alleviate anxiety, bring along pet blankets and toys as reminders of home. Also pack a pet-specific first aid kit, which should include non-stick bandages, adhesive bandages, towels, gauze and your veterinarian’s phone number.

• Follow rules: Do your research to ensure you’re following rules along the way and at your destination. Check airline policies, as well as hotel and campsite restrictions and accommodations. Travel across state or international borders requires a health certificate. Some locations require more information and documentation. Give yourself plenty of time to handle these details. Your veterinarian can be a good resource in learning what to expect. To that end, a check-up is also a good idea before a trip, as vaccinations or preventive medications may be needed before traveling.

• Safety first: While seatbelts alone can keep a dog from moving about the cabin of the car, they are not your safest option. To help protect pets in a crash, anchor a crate using a seatbelt or other secure means. When flying, opt to keep your pet in the cabin of the plane if possible. Temperatures and air quality in cargo can put a strain on pets. If your animal is too large to fly in the cabin, speak to your veterinarian about what you can do to keep your pet safe and relaxed in-flight.

• Prepare for anything: Even the best laid plans can hit snags. Be prepared for the possibility that your pet will become accidentally injured or develop an unexpected illness while traveling, prompting an unplanned trip to the vet. To prepare, consider solutions like the CareCredit credit card, issued by Synchrony Bank, which features special financing options (subject to credit approval) that can allow you to focus on getting your pet better while making monthly payments. More than 200,000 health care providers and health-focused retailers, including over 20,000 veterinarians accept the CareCredit credit card nationwide, which also sponsored the distribution of the tips in this article. Go to www.carecredit.com for pet healthcare providers closest to your vacation destination.

Advance planning is key when traveling with a pet. With a little care, you can make your travels with furry friends safe, fun and memorable.

-Statepoint

Angelina College Community Services Offering Safety Classes

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Nancy Reynolds
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LUFKIN, TEXAS, July 18, 2018 – Affordable safety training is available to the public at a greatly reduced cost thanks to a grant from the Texas Mutual Insurance Company and Angelina College’s Community Services Division. Courses offered are CPR for Healthcare Providers, Forklift Operator, Safe Sitter, and Shooting Skills for Fun & Safety. The courses will be held at the Angelina College Career & Technical Center – Crockett.

The CPR for Healthcare Providers course certifies students in basic life support techniques for infants, children and adults. Tuition is $20 and includes cost of a textbook, which students will receive when they register at the Crockett Center. The course will be offered Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

The Forklift Operator course is an eight-hour National Safety Council (NSC) course that covers OSHA regulations, lift truck design and operating principles; pre-shift safety inspection and preventive maintenance; worksite inspections, picking up a load, delivering a load, and applying lift truck operator skills. Participants receive hands-on experience as well as classroom instruction. After completing the course, students will receive their NSC card. The course is scheduled for Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $20.

The Safe Sitter Youth Camp is a four-day camp for students ages 8-18. After completing this camp, students will be prepared to babysit children in unsupervised settings. In a fun, interactive environment, students will learn skills needed to respond appropriately to medical

emergencies as well as beginning employment skills. The camp will be offered July 23-26, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Students should bring a healthy snack and a sack lunch. The camp fee of $30 includes all supplies and a camp t-shirt.

Shooting Skills for Fun & Safety Youth Camp teaches student ages 13-18 new shooting skills and helps them improve existing skills in a safe environment. This one-day camp is taught by an instructor from the Angelina College Police Academy. The camp is scheduled for July 19, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Students should bring an Airsoft gun, safety glasses, and a healthy snack and a sack lunch. The camp fee is $10.

Typically, the fees for these courses can be as high as $130. Angelina College is able to offer these courses at greatly reduced costs thanks to a grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

For more information about these courses, call the Angelina College Career & Technical Center – Crockett at 936-544-0055 or visit in person Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Construction Work On West Loop Beginning in Lufkin

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – Mill and inlay work has begun on SL 287 West in Lufkin where there will be alternating lane closures for the remainder of the week and continuing through next week.
Work on the SL 287 West will be in various locations from SH 103 West to US 59 South through next week. Motorists should expect lane closures and possible delays through this area during work hours.

Mill and inlay is a roadway rehabilitation technique designed to upgrade the surface and extend the life of a roadway. Mill and inlay typically removes the top couple of inches of the road surface to remove imperfections and a new asphalt surface is placed that finishes the process.
This is a moving work zone and motorists are urged to reduce speed in the area, expect delays, obey all traffic control devices and stay alert to moving equipment and workers near the lanes of traffic.

For more information regarding closures throughout the state, visit drivetexas.org. For more information on this and other Lufkin District projects, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

Play for Fitness at the Public Library

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Ezra McMullen
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(Nacogdoches, TX) – Join the Nacogdoches Public Library and Community RX Help on Saturday, July 21st, for Play for Fitness in the gymnasium from 12-4pm. Fun play and fitness activities will be provided for all ages by local organizations, who will also provide door prizes for participants. Demonstrations of various fitness activities will be scheduled throughout the day, inviting audience participation.

Community RX Help is a local non-profit that helps people with no prescription insurance get their needed medications at low or no cost. They are promoting this event to raise awareness and to encourage healthy activity in all ages. Demonstrations of various fitness activities will be provided, with audience participation invited. Come try out some new ways to get fit and stay healthy. Chair Yoga- 12 noon (for those who cannot get down to the floor) Basic Aikido-Self-Defense Throws and Kata- 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi – 2:00 p.m.

Other activities will include:
 Bicycle course and inspections
 Hula Hoops
 Jump rope
 Beach ball volley ball
 Personal fitness training
 Tons of activities for kids

Gold Sponsor for this event is NIBCO, a local company with a long history of investing in the health and welfare of the Nacogdoches community. We are grateful to our additional sponsors, Fitness 360, Commercial Bank of Texas, Texas Aikido, Wells Fargo, Wal-Mart and Nacogdoches Physical Excellence Center, for their commitment to a healthy community. Community RX Help, Texas AgriLife, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Fitness 360, Newbies Fitness, The Bike Shop, GETCAP Head Start, Yoseikan Budo, and Texas Aikido will all be on hand with demonstrations and door prizes. “Play for Fitness is for all ages and focuses on ways to stay fit with alternatives to boring conventional exercises,” says Crystal Hicks, assistant library director. “Community RX Help promotes a healthy lifestyle that incorporates games, dance, biking, and more.”

This event is free and open to all ages. No registration required. For more information, please call 936-559-2970 or visit www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library. The library is on Facebook as NacogdochesPublicLibrary and on Instagram as nacpubliclibrary.

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