Newsletter
Newsletter • Volume 20 No. 2 • April 2015 - June 2015
309 North Washington • El Dorado, Arkansas • 71730 • 1.800.221.2326 • www.anthonyforest.com
Urbana Sawmill Receives SFPA Safety Award
Left front: Alonzo Lawson holds the safety award
We are proud to announce that Anthony Forest’s Urbana sawmill was recognized by the Southern Forest Products
Association (SFPA) for having no lost time accidents or recordable incidents for the year of 2014.
Three companies and four sawmills were recognized this year. “Almond Brothers Lumber Company in Coushatta,
LA received the award for Division I (mills producing under 50 million board feet annually). Weyerhaeuser
Company in Holden, LA and Millport, AL received the award for Division II (mills producing 51-150 million board feet
per year). Anthony Forest Products in Urbana, AR received the Division III award (mills producing more than 150
million board feet annually),” per SFPA’s News Note.
Chairman Vande Linde was quoted in SFPA’s News Note saying, “When it comes to
operating a sawmill, the safety of our workers remains our number one concern.
And on behalf of all SFPA members, I want to recognize these four sawmills that
have excelled at making safety in the workplace a top priority.”
Second Quarter Safety
Bonus Participation
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Urbana
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“We are very proud of this great accomplishment and of all the hard work and
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dedication to safety that our employees at the Urbana sawmill show,” said Stephen Plain Dealing
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Murphy, General Manager. “At the end of the day we want our team members to
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go home to their families safely everyday.”
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Lone Survivor Foundation Grand Opening
The Lone Survivor Foundation Retreat in Bolivar, Texas at Crystal Beach welcomed many veterans, dignitaries and
vendors who financially contributed building materials for the first of five retreat homes planned. Anthony Forest
and Boise Cascade of Houston, TX worked together to donate lumber, Power Beams® and Power Preserved
Glulam® beams for the home.
“The Lone Survivor Foundation (LSF) is committed to providing support to service members and veterans
struggling with invisible injuries such as combat trauma stress, mild traumatic brain injury, chronic pain
management and military sexual trauma. These painful injuries have devastating effects on the individual as well
as their family. LSF’s goal is to support both the individual and the family through education, coping skills and
reducing their symptoms of stress. To that end, LSF conducts retreats throughout the year with a focus on
wellness and therapeutic support,” as stated on the LSF website.
“We were quite honored to be a small part of a wonderful retreat home for our military families,” said Kerlin
Drake, VP of Marketing. Brint Construction was the general contractor on the project that requested a donation
from Anthony Forest. Aran and Franklin Engineering, Inc was the structural engineering firm that specified
Anthony Power Beam® and Power Preserved Glulam® on the blueprints for the first home. LSF and Brint
Construction have done a great job pulling this all together. We are glad our military families have a retreat that
provides much needed support services.
To read more about the LSF, please visit their website at: http://lonesurvivorfoundation.org/
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Anthony Forest Participates in the “House Raising” for the
Agape House Children’s Home
Anthony Forest is giving back to the community with a donation of lumber to the Agape House Children’s
Home!
The Agape House Children’s Home is a non-profit organization located in El Dorado, Arkansas which is
building foster homes for children. El Dorado and Union County have 550 children annually who are unable
to live in their homes due to abuse, neglect or other life events. The Agape House Children’s Home plans to
build five houses. The first house, The Alexander House, will serve approximately 50 children annually. The
Agape House held a “House Raising” event on June 27, 2015. The event was all volunteer labor and they
were able to frame up the walls. Anthony Forest donated two units of #2, 2 x 4 x 18’ lumber. This donation
was used for studs in the wall construction, which saved them nearly $2,000 in material costs.
“We were delighted to be contacted by Agape House about making a donation of material that they could
use for the construction of their first house. I want to applaud our lumber sales manager, Russ Kimbell, and
our office manager at Urbana, Susan Chenos, for making this happen so quickly,” Jay Brooks, Sales
Representative of Engineered Wood Products, said.
To read more on the Agape House Children’s Home, please visit their website at: www.supportagape.org or
follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SupportAgapeHouse
Photograph’s were provided by the Agape House
Children’s Home organization. They include , from
top left to right and bottom: Plans for five foster
homes, some of Anthony Forest’s donated lumber,
and Anthony Forest’s donation being used in the
wall construction by volunteers.
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Anthony Forest Celebrates Linda Landes’
Retirement after 10 Years of Service
Linda Landes began her career at Anthony Forest in April of 2005, when
she was hired as IT Manager for the Company. Prior to working at
Anthony Forest Products, Linda worked for Lion Oil Company and
Systems Contracting Corporation supporting information systems. Under
Linda’s leadership, the IT department kept Anthony Forest up to date
with the latest technology, including hosted email, hosted ERP, biometric
time clocks, multiple server upgrades, and the implementation of our
current Lumber Track ERP Systems. She also helped Anthony Forest to
maintain a reliable network infrastructure, coordinating the installation
of fiber optics at several locations, and more reliable circuits, connecting
all of our locations. Linda might say the IT support job is “out of sight out
of mind”, but, hidden in the background of every employee’s job, she
was able to provide support to keep the data flowing dependably and
consistently.
Ronnie Clay and Linda Landes
When asked what she enjoyed most about her time with Anthony
Forest, she had this to say, “Anthony Forest gave me a wonderful
opportunity for growth in my field and allowed our department to
do cutting edge technology that most companies this size do not
experience. Ronnie Clay’s leadership, Ricky Turner’s “out of the
box” thinking, and Jonna Stinson’s attention to detail and
knowledge of the ERP system, made me look smarter than I am. I
will ever be grateful for the Anthony Family and my fellow
employees and the experiences over these past ten years.”
Jonna Stinson, Linda Landes and Ricky Turner
Fellow employees gathered to wish Linda congratulations and
best wishes with a luncheon held in her honor on her last day, May 29,
2015. As tokens of appreciation for her 10 years of service, Linda was
presented with an hour glass, and a matted and framed Anthony
Forest photograph signed by all her coworkers as well as the Board of
Directors. We will miss seeing her at the Central Office, but we wish
Linda only the best in her retirement.
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2015 GRADUATES
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Jordan Hollis Anthony
Jordan Hollis Anthony is a May 2015 graduate, cum laude, from the University of
Arkansas in Fayetteville. Her Bachelor of Arts degree is in political science as
well as advertising and public relations.
While at the University, she served as Secretary of her sorority, Chi Omega. She
was a member of the Order of Omega Honor Society, National Society of
Leadership and Success, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Razorback Booster
Club, and Public Relations Student Society of America. She was also involved in
fundraising and hosting wish grants for the Make A Wish Foundation
throughout her undergrad career. Hollis is currently working for an advertising
and public relations firm.
Hollis is the daughter of Aubra and the late Carol Anthony. Aubra is the
President and CEO of Anthony Forest Products Company.
Cesilia Irene Castro
Cesilia Irene Castro graduated from El Dorado High School.
She plans to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello in the fall.
She is the daughter of Margarito Castro. Margarito is a sawmill operator at the
Urbana sawmill.
Megan Nicole Clay
Megan Nicole Clay received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ouachita
Baptist University on May 9, 2015.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.9 grade point average which
placed her in the top 10% of her class. She earned a major in Biology and a
minor in Psychology. While at Ouachita, Megan was a member of the Lady
Tiger Soccer Team, the EEE Women’s Social Club, Who’s Who, and the
Gridiron Girls. She participated in Tiger Tunes, Tiger Tracks and Tiger Serve
Day.
Megan is the daughter of Ronnie and Kristi Clay. Ronnie is Vice President of
Finance and Treasurer.
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2015 GRADUATES
Tykeaya Ke’Shun Hill
Tykeaya Ke’Shun Hill graduated from El Dorado High School.
Tykeaya was active with Upward Bound, being named the “Outstanding Female
of the Year” in 2014; the 2013-14 Upward Bound Activities Director and in 20142015 was the Upward Bound Leadership Team Vice-President. She was also a 2year EHS Lady Wildcat Basketball letterman and a 3 year EHS Lady Wildcat Track
Team Letterman, being named the Track Captain in 2015. Tykeaya is also a 1st
degree black belt in Taekwondo. She was active as a camper and a counselor at
Camp Kurios and attended Uplift, Winterfest and the College Avenue Spring
Break Mission trips to Atlanta, Georgia and Mobile, Alabama.
She is attending Southern Arkansas University in the fall.
She is the daughter of Kendrick and Christeena Smith. Kendrick works at the
Arkansas Laminating Plant.
Eric Luebanos
Eric Luebanos graduated from El Dorado High School.
He was recognized as an Arkansas Scholar and plans to attend South
Arkansas Community College in the fall.
He is the son of Jose and Candy Luebanos. Jose is a millwright at the Urbana
sawmill.
Logan Lundy
Logan Lundy graduated from Junction City High School.
Logan will be attending Henderson State University in the fall where he has
been awarded the Presidential Scholarship along with the Arkansas
Challenge Scholarship. At Henderson, he plans to study world civilization
with an emphasis on conflicts. His hobbies include hunting, fishing,
swimming and reading.
Logan is the son of Major Lundy (deceased) and Brandi Bobbitt; and
grandson of Dutch and Jeanine Lundy, and Mike and Gena Winder. Mike is
a sawyer at the Urbana sawmill.
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DeVonta LeShun Smith
DeVonta LeShun Smith graduated from Junction City High School.
He received a scholarship to attend Louisiana Tech University in the fall.
He is the son of Marcus Mosley. Marcus runs the planer machine at the Urbana
sawmill.
Jasmin White
Jasmin White graduated from Norphlet High School.
Her accomplishments include: Ninth grade-All Region Band, Director’s Award,
South Central Regional Music Conference, and All Region Choir Alternate.
Tenth grade-Four State Honor Band and All Region Choir Alternate. Eleventh
grade-All Region Band, All State Qualifier (Band), All Region Choir, Four States
Honor Band, and Outstanding Musician Award. Twelfth grade-All Region
Band, Four States Honor Band, Drum Major, All Region Choir Alternate,
Superior Rating at Region Solo and Ensemble, Superior Rating at State Solo
and Ensemble. Jasmin also participated in a Black History Program at Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor and Sister Cecil Gibson, which
challenged her to learn so much more about Black History.
Jasmin will be attending University of Arkansas at Monticello in the fall.
She is the daughter of Nathaniel and Lynn White. Nathaniel works at the Urbana sawmill.
Congratulations to all 2015 graduates
&
we wish you the best in your future endeavors!
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Megan Nicole Clay Weds Spencer Knight
Megan Nicole Clay, daughter of Ronnie and Kristi Clay, married Spencer Knight,
son of Todd and Julie Knight, at the First Baptist Church of El Dorado on June 27,
2015, with Dr. Matt Pearson presiding.
The new couple will move to Memphis, Tennessee, where Megan will attend the
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and pursue a degree
in Physical Therapy. Spencer will pursue an MBA from the University of
Memphis where he will also work as a Graduate Assistant Football Coach.
Join us in congratulating Megan and Spencer Knight on their marriage. We wish
them joy and love for a lifetime!
Ray A. Kroc Youth Achievement Award Recipients
Join us in congratulating Tate Anthony Hooper and Cade Rosser for receiving the Ray
A. Kroc Youth Achievement Award! Tate is the grandson of Mark and Sharon Anthony and is a student at Redwater Independent School District in Redwater, Texas.
Mark Anthony is on the Board of Directors of Anthony Forest Products Company.
Cade Rosser is the son of Buddy and Renee Rosser and is a student at Atlanta Independent School District in Atlanta, Texas. Buddy is the Forestry General Manager.
McDonald’s Ray A. Kroc Youth Achievement Award was designed to honor one junior Tate Anthony Hooper
with his certificate.
and one senior high school student each year who demonstrates persistence, determination, hard work and excellence. Students are evaluated by school administrators
and teachers.
The school administrators and teachers are to consider the following areas when
choosing the recipients:
 Community involvement through volunteer work;
 Holding a position of authority within the school or the community;
 Consistent performance of the individual's greatest potential; and
 Display characteristics of good sportsmanship and being a team player.
We, at Anthony Forest Products, are very proud of Tate and Cade for receiving this
award.
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Cade Rosser accepts his
award.
ANTHONY FOREST NEWS
———-THE ANTHONY SPOTLIGHT———Lynn Rounds - Accounting Clerk - Georgia Laminating Plant
How long have you worked for Anthony Forest? 20 years
Hobbies and Interest: Reading and gardening
Family: Husband Chris; daughter Raegan, 16; son Cole, 14
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Washing dishes
Who was the most influential person in your life? My grandmother
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Pay all my debts, then travel
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? I just took my 1st
trip to Nashville, TN, I would have loved to have been at the opening of the Grand Ole Opry!
If given a chance to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? Take my
kids to the lake and relax.
What is something you would like to do when you retire? Travel
Favorites:
Holiday? Christmas
Movie? American Sniper
Time of Day? Morning Favorite Book? Orchid Beach
Favorite Song? Blake Shelton, Sangria
John Wilson - Forklift Operator - Georgia Laminating Plant
How long have you worked for Anthony Forest? 19 years
Hobbies and Interest: Fishing and my grandkids
Family: 2 daughters and 3 grandkids
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Weed eating
Who was the most influential person in your life? My mother, she raised 6 kids alone.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Pay all my debt and kids debt
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? When we landed on
the moon.
If given a chance to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? Spend the
whole day with my grandkids.
What is something you would like to do when you retire? Visit all the restaurants from Man
vs. Food and Diners, Drives-ins and Dives.
Favorites:
Holiday? Christmas
Movie? Shaw Shank Redemption
Time of Day? 6pm Favorite Book? The Client
Favorite Song? Hotel California
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Jaxson Lee Allen
Jaxson Lee Allen was born on March 30, 2015. He went to be with Jesus on June 4, 2015. Jaxson is survived by his parents,
Michael and Ashley Allen of Magnolia; a brother, Brayden Lynn Allen of Magnolia; maternal grandmother (Nonnie) and
grandfather (Popa), Lisa and Tad Dugal of Strong, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Mary Ann Allen of Stamps, Arkansas and
the late Bobby Allen of Smackover, Arkansas; maternal great grandparents, Bobby & Vickey Dugal of Strong, Arkansas;
maternal great grandmother, Diann Massey of Strong, Arkansas and the late J.C. “Goober” Massey of Strong, Arkansas;
paternal great grandfather, Bobby Allen of Magnolia; paternal great grandmother, Bettie Barker of Panama City Beach, Florida.
Jaxson is also survived by numerous, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family.
Words cannot express the loss those who love him are experiencing. His passing is like a stone cast into the stillness of a quiet
lake; the ripples of sorrow sweep out in all directions, affecting many, many people. We pray for the comfort with the fact
that he is now in the arms of our Creator and that we will see him again soon.
“Our family would like to Thank Everyone for their prayers, flowers and monetary gifts that were given to us during the loss of
our Precious Little Angel”, said Lisa Dugal, clerk at the Urbana sawmill.
SILENT CHILD
Author: Kelly Lancor
My Silent Child
Our Precious baby,
Close to my heart
I’ll keep you with me.
An important job
God has for you,
There is love to give,
And work to do.
He needs an angel
Strong but small,
To shine light on many
And give love to all.
Before you go
I give you this,
Half my heart
And one last kiss
We’ll miss you dearly
That we know,
But by God you were chosen,
So to Heaven, you must go.
Welcome to the Family
April 2015 - June 2015
Lonnie Petty
Scott Nabours
Christopher Williams
Calvin Henry
Billy Tubbs
Gary Kimble
Ray Montelongo
Domonique Sims
Phillip Benson
Jimarquize Owens
Garcio Buggs
Zachary Mabry
Donald Page Jr.
Emanuel Williams
Charles Cheatham
Kris Winder
Devecko James
Jerald Smith
James Aguilar
Thanks for your
Commitment
April 2015 - June 2015
5 years
20 years
Simon Hernandex
Mark Lee
Eugene Greer
Richard McLaurin
Donald Crawford
Sam Paradise
Wade Weber
John Pope Sr.
Mazwell Gartrell
Kenneth Reid
10 years
Nichol Greer
Willis Gilmore
Robert Henry
Garland Stewart
25 years
Javier Navarrete Sr.
Kim Williams
30 years
James Smith
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