Talk of Lufkin

By Nicole

August 14, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

If the biomass plant is such a great idea, why did Aspen give the alleged leaders of the black community that went to visit their other plant money? Pastor Lonnie Williams received cash from the plant. This was well-known among his congregation. That is one of the reasons that he is no longer pastor there. We are not all behind this plant, but we know that money has already changed hands among Lufkin’s “finest” citizens and our opinions do not matter. I just want everyone to remember how Lockheed promised all of those jobs and they came in with their own people. How many Lufkinites do you know that were actually hired there? Besides, if it is so great for the city, I hear there is a lot of available space out on Highway 58, Crown Colony, and Brookhollow.

By Mark Kelley

August 14, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Nicole,

Unless you can prove your allegations, they are nothing more than rumors generated by the CAVE People…..Citizens Against Virtually Everything.

Having driven through North Lufkin, what is it exactly that this plant is going to damage?

By Jane

August 14, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

To Nicole regarding building the Aspen power plant out on 58, near Crown Colony, or in Brookhollow: If this power plant turns out to be a benefit to our area and brings more money and jobs to our people, will you be one of the first to complain about the “rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?” I believe we should give it a chance.

By Jane

August 14, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

To Nicole regarding building the Aspen power plant out on 58, near Crown Colony, or in Brookhollow: If this power plant turns out to be a benefit to our area and brings more money and jobs to our people, will you be one of the first to complain about the “rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?” I believe we should give it a chance.

By Nicole

August 15, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

My “allegations” as you call them, were admissions out of the mouth of the crook himself. It was called a “donation” to the church. As for me jumping on the bandwagon after the plant is here and everyone is just knee-deep in the money they made at the plant…hogwash. I’m sure I will be with the others that are near the plant at the hospital getting a healthy dose of chemotherapy. Rest assured citizens, as small as Lufkin is, EVERYONE’S air will eventually be affected. Try doing the research before so carefully dismissing the North side of Lufkin as nothing more than trash. There is not one major business in North Lufkin, but you can’t take a step in any direction across town without walking into some franchise’s parking lot. Segregation at its finest. Good job, Jack.

By Jimmy

August 15, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

If you would take your own advice, and “research”, you would learn that the main reason for the proposed plant location is due to the proximity to electrical transmission lines. Anyone driving on the north loop can easily see them. Again, research would have enabled you to understand how technologically advanced this power plant will be. Besides, how can the North Lufkin community experience growth if new business opportunities are never explored?

I applaud the actions of the community members to become more informed about this power plant, and I wish more business owners took the time and effort to educate community members regarding specific enterprises.

By Mark Kelley

August 15, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Nicole,

Exactly what do you want? Do you want jobs for as many people as possible or do you want others to be as disadvantaged as those folks on the north side are?

Just who are you angry at?

Technologically, I don’t think you havd a leg to stand on.

By Nicole

August 15, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

Please understand that not all people that live on the North side of Lufkin are disadvantaged. That is an ugly assumption that is fostered by the uneducated. I assure you that no one here is angry about progress. They are angry that it seems common practice in Lufkin to dump everything unsightly or hazardous on that side of town. As for those promised jobs, wait until the line starts forming for them to see how many people will actually be given jobs there that are from Lufkin. Most of those that will be employed there will most likely be brought in. Such was the case with Lockheed. In a city where the main industry is fast food, I applaud any effort to bring real jobs to the area. It is when my children’s health is at risk that I have a problem. As I stated before, we may get our shot of chemo first, but I assure you it will not be long before the “other” residents get theirs.

By Ben

August 16, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

Nicole,

You sound like the classic uninformed liberal who wants jobs in North Lufkin but wants to oppose new industry. You are probably opposed to drilling offshore and in Alaska as well. Did you ever stop to think what Lufkin would be without Lufkin Industries, Texas Foundry, Georgia Pacific and all the other industries that we depend upon for jobs. Had citizens back then opposed these industries Lufkin would still be a bump in the road like Kenard or Ratcliff. At some point you need to get off your “Victim in North Lufkin kick” and educate yourself a little. No one is targeting North Lufkin and dumping polution in your neighborhood any more than they are the rest of Lufkin. What you should do if you want more retail businesses in North Lufkin is to try to change the culture of your community. Responsible business owners will not build in an area where their investment will be trashed and customers put in danger while visiting their establishment.