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Questions answered Through the first two days of the Pete Runnels Tournament, Lufkin’s biggest question mark was at the plate, where it had been held to a total of seven runs in three games. On Saturday, those problems were no issue for the Panthers as they banged out 13 runs on 12 hits en route to a 13-3 romp over Marshall. PAGE 1C

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1 man, 2 entities: 220,500 open records requests Officials with city, health district say emailed requests crashed computers

By STEVE KNIGHT The Lufkin News A Lufkin man claims to have made open records requests with the city of Lufkin and the Angelina County and Cities Health District for more than 200,000 documents that he believes to be

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relevant to convicted serial killer Kimberly Saenz’s case. Representatives of both public entities said the emailed requests crashed

their computers. David Stua, who has made hundreds of open records requests using the Texas Public Information Act to several municipalities and other governmental

bodies in Angelina County in the last couple of years, told The Lufkin News he requested 126,000 records from the city of Lufkin and 94,500 from the Angelina County and Cities Health Dis-

trict. An Angelina County jury in April 2012 convicted Saenz of killing five dialysis patients by injecting them with bleach and sentenced her to life in prison with no chance of parole. The case is

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under appeal. “I want to try to find exculpatory evidence to free Kim,” Stua said. “With the city of Lufkin, the police department is where the records are being requested from. They concern text messagSEE RECORDS, PAGE 3A

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‘Restaurant Impossible’ chef cooking up a surprise Host of Food Network show mum about changes at Bryan’s Smokehouse By RHONDA OAKS The Lufkin News

day that will keep them busy and keep them having fun. Art activities that are planned will include painting, drawing and clay molding, so there is something

The commotion at the corner of Denman Avenue and Timberland Drive in Lufkin on Saturday wasn’t simply a little remodeling going on at Bryan’s Smokehouse. It was the filming of an episode of the realirvine ity show, ‘‘Restaurant Impossible,’’ which airs on the Food Network. As dozens of onlookers crowded near the orange-coned areas along the edges of the streets trying to get a glimpse of network stars and officials, volunteer workers were busy demolishing and rebuilding the longtime restaurant that Chef Robert Irvine, host of “Restaurant

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Doyle Wright of Lufkin walks with his fishing poles alongside the Z&OO Railroad train as it crosses Ellen Trout Lake on Saturday afternoon. The zoo and other Lufkin attractions — including the Museum of East Texas, the Texas Forestry Museum and the Naranjo Museum of Natural History — will be open to spring break visitors throughout the week.

Attractions plan kid-friendly events for spring break

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here in Lufkin for plenty of opportunities that promise to take up the hours and create a few memories. Parents who may be looking to keep J.P. McDonald, executive director of their spring breakers busy this week The Museum of East Texas, said the muwon’t have to look any further than right seum offers events beginning today that

will be fun-filled for young and old. “We always want to see the children come in on spring break,” she said. “We really look forward to seeing them, and we want them to come to the museum anytime. We have something every

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Lufkin woman offering a daily prayer to help comfort her fellow man one phone call at a time By JESSICA COOLEY The Lufkin News At 80 years old, Lufkinite Emmie Leach said she felt she was being called by God to do something to help her fellow man. After a lot of thought and prayer, she had her son Phillip, who is a minister, help her to set up a toll-free prayer hotline — “A Daily Prayer for You.” “I’m 80 years old and this is way beyond me technologically,” she said with a laugh. “My son tends to all of this for me.”

Every day Emmie calls in to a company her son found online to record a new prayer, usually out of the Book of Matthew, guided by what she feels God has put on her heart. “I felt in my heart the Lord was calling me to do this, and I’ve put it all in his hands. I try to listen each day and put a prayer that will be meaningful — applying scripture to real life,” she said. “The messages are very simple and very short. I don’t imagine a call would last more than three minutes.” While she hopes her service will be helpful to anyone, she said her mission

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‘Moonshining’ Lufkin businessman bonds out of jail By RHONDA OAKS The Lufkin News

of DP Solutions Inc. in Lufkin, was released shortly after being booked into the jail. Love was charged with the misdemeanor crime after law enforcement officers from area agencies said they confiscated a “clandestine distillery” along with several jars of prepared moonshine at Love’s home in the Brookhollow subdi-

Services for Edith Jewell (Marshall) Roy, 87, of Zavalla will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Zavalla. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery. Ms. Roy was born Dec. 31, 1925, in the Concord Community and died March 8, 2013, at her residence. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in the church. Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors.

vision on March 5. Love told The Drive. MaskuLufkin Daily News shortly after nas notified ofthe raid that the equipment was ficials with the intended for a downtown distillTexas Alcohol ery that was in the planning stagand Beverage es and that he was in the process Commission of getting proper permits for it to and the state be used for that purpose. Department of Angelina County Sheriff Lt. Public Safety, love Pete Maskunas stated earlier in who along with the week that the department re- Lufkin and Diboll police as well ceived a tip from the Diboll Police as federal agents assisted in the Department about the location of investigation. the distillery at 1010 Woodland A warrant was executed at the home, where about 150 to 200 gallons of finished product was seized, according to the sheriff’s Knowing God leads to selfoffice. Twenty quart jars filled control. Self-control leads with finished product were also to patient endurance, and seized from the garage of the patient endurance leads to home, according to the ACSO. godliness. 2 Peter 1:6 Love said he had already taken several steps to opening the commercial distillery, complete with an inspection of the equipment and a public notice of his inten-

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A Lufkin businessman posted a $1,500 bond Friday after being booked into the Angelina County Jail on a charge of possessing beverage/equipment to manufacture. Bruce Lee Love, president

death notices Jessie (Chic) Dillard Services for Jessie (Chic) Dillard, 88, of Baytown, are pending with Carroway Funeral Home. Mrs. Dillard died March 9, 2013, at her residence.

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Funeral services for Ralph Jordan, 83, of Lufkin, will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment will follow in the Huntington Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born March 6, 1930 in Angelina County, Texas to the late Lillie Mae (Smith) and James Roy Jordan. He died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Jordan was a retired self-employed brick mason and had lived in Lufkin all his life. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Jordan was a loving husband and father, and worked hard all of his life. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Jordan was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Curtis Rye of Lufkin; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Leigh Anne Jordan of Huntington, Leslie and Joanna Jordan of Lufkin; four grandchildren, Phillip Rye and wife Misty, Brianna Brown and husband Andy, Brittney Jordan, and Shelby Jordan; five great grandchildren, Braden and Garrett Rye, Grace and Riley Brown, and Kylar Hannah; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Laurell Jordan of Arp; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding Mr. Jordan in death were his wife, Velma Faye Jordan, and sister, Mildred Carter. Pallbearers will be Phillip Rye, Andy Brown, Shelby Jordan, Wallace Warner, Bo Williford and Sam Anderson. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home in Lufkin. Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors

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Funeral services for Sidney H. Adams, 90, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Phil Corbett officiating. Interment will follow in the Holshausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Adams was born June 14, 1922 in Moscow, Texas to the late Sidney Fox Adams and Flavilla Adams and passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 in a hospital in Lufkin, Texas. He was a 1950 graduate of the first law class at the University of Houston. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was of the Methodist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy in WWII as a Pharmacist Mate on the USS Wharton. He served as the Polk Commissioner Pct. 3 and was a surveyor for W.T. Carter for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Nadine Adams. Mr. Adams is survived by his children: Sidney Fox Adams II and wife Mona of Diboll, Texas, John Quincy Adams and wife Ramona of Rustin, Louisiana, Theresa Adams Rivera of Corrigan, Texas; grandchildren: Heather Nicholson Davis and Cameron Adams; great granddaughter: Lanna Davis; sisters-in-law: Mary Thomas and Shirley Hefley; brothers-inlaw: Shelton Hefley and Calvin Hefley; and numerous other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the staff of Corrigan LTC Partners Nursing Home, Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas and Hospice in the Pines during his illness. Pallbearers: Milt Purvis, Charlie Hodge, Leslie Kilgore, Mike Nicholson, Gilbert Christian, Darrell Jones, Larry Baker. Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Jordan, T.F. Nash, Frank Miranda. Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

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Memorial services for Marcella Chamberlain McDonald, 85, of Lufkin, will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. Arthur A. Callaham officiating. On Saturday, March 2, 2013, our loving mother, Marcella (Nanny) Chamberlain McDonald was called home to our Heavenly Father, a cradled Episcopalian. She was born on November 25, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey, the youngest of seven children born to Mary (Potts) and Perry Chamberlain. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, friend, grandmother and great grandmother. Nanny enjoyed butterflies, crocheting, playing Skip-Bo, and walking with her granddaughters for the March of Dimes here in Lufkin. Mother had served her country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jim McDonald; her brothers and sisters; and her precious granddaughter, Kellie Autumn Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy McDonald of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Kevin Jones of Lufkin; granddaughter, Kacie Jones-Osorio and husband Johnathan and two great grandsons, Kelsen Stone (5 years old) and Kadin Solace (2-1/2 years old), all of Texas; granddaughter, Holly Regan of Mississippi; sister, Betty Holmes of Mt. Holly, New Jersey; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family would like to thank Angelina Home Health, A-Compassionate Home Health and Hospice in the Pines for all their help during our journey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077. Every day is a blessing Every day is a gift Embrace it. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors

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Funeral services for Roy Franklin Sitze, 89, of Lufkin, will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Dr. Walter Futch and Brother Cory Page officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mr. Sitze was born May 28, 1923 in Grassy, Missouri to the late Elmer O. and Ethel Lola (Hinkle) Sitze, and died Friday, March 8, 2013 in a local hospital. He had resided in Lufkin since 1977. Mr. Sitze served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946, and retired from NASA following 20 years of employment as an engineer. He was an avid reader and loved to garden and feed the squirrels. He was a woodworker and enjoyed building birdhouses, but he could build anything you asked him to. Mr. Sitze was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Jolly Seniors Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Shirley Sitze of Lufkin; children and their spouses, Allan Plopper of Houston, Doug and Sis Plopper of Lufkin, Jeff and Penny Plopper of Mt. Enterprise, Verlene Beheler of Mesquite, Terry and Denise Sitze of Mt. Enterprise, and Jerry Sitze of Lufkin; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Dana Franklin Sitze; three brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers will be Jerrod Beheler, Justin Plopper, Doug Plopper, Jr., Shane Plopper, Devin Sitze, Chris Plopper, Cody Plopper, Chase Luce, Tre’ Luce and Ty Morris. Honorary pallbearer will be Dean Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Jolly Seniors Class Fund, 2909 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors

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tions in the Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2011, editions of The Lufkin Daily News. Love said he had also spoken with TABC officials and was told to contact the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau for a federal permit. “It’s not moonshine because we’re not manufacturing and selling anything,” Love said after

the raid. “They told us we had to have a letter from the city secretary saying it was OK to have a distillery in Lufkin. At that point, I contacted the mayor’s office. As recently as (last) Friday, I talked to (Angelina County) Judge (Wes) Suiter about it.” Rhonda Oaks’ email address is roaks@lufkindailynews.com.

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Complainant tells police he was pushed down flight of stairs A complainant told police that someone pushed him down some stairs after the two got into a verbal argument in the 300 block of Moody Street Friday night. ——— A blue Polaris 400 fourwheeler valued at $7,300 was reportedly taken Friday night from the owner’s garage in the 1300 block of Oleta Street. ——— Two General Electric air conditioning window units, valued at $300, were reportedly stolen from a home in the 700 block of Lubbock Street Friday evening. ——— Two vehicles were keyed by unknown subjects early Friday morning in the 1200 block of Briarwood Drive. ——— An unknown person used a complainant’s credit card without permission in the 1400 block of Broadmoor Drive Friday afternoon. ——— A store manager suspected an employee of taking items from a storage room in the 100 block of Brentwood Drive between Thursday and Friday. ——— Criminal trespass was reported Thursday afternoon when a known shoplifter returned to Belk’s Department Store, in the 2200 block of South First Street, after having been banned from the store. ——— Burglary of a vehicle was reported Friday afternoon in the 200 block of North First Street. ——— A common-law husband reportedly assaulted his common-law wife Friday night on Oak Avenue. ——— A complainant reported that a suspect had been harassing and threatening him in the 400 block of East Howe Avenue. ——— A man created a disturbance and was arrested for public intoxication Friday night in the 100 block of Burke Avenue after being escorted outside the building.

The Lufkin Police Department made 10 arrests between Friday and Saturday. Arrests and charges included: Joel Ortega, 27, possession of a controlled substance; Eduardo Villela, 41, no driver’s license, open container; Damone Donell Jackson, 32, expired commercial driver’s license, standing in prohibited area; Eric Jolly, 42, operating unregistered vehicle, failure to maintain financial responsibility; Paula Carrizales, 32, theft by check; Woodie Dewayne Taylor Jr., 40, manufacture and delivery of controlled substance; Fredrick Polk, 27, public intoxication; Jackson Turner, 22, public intoxication; Benjamin Reyes, 31, Class C warrants; and Renato Deshuan Ward, 37, Class C warrants. ——— The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office made 11 arrests Friday. Arrests and charges included: Corey Dean Norton, 21, driving while intoxicated (2nd), judgment/ possession of marijuana; John Gordon, 31, forgery/altering prescription; Justin Sparks, 30, no insurance; Bruce Love, 44, possession of illicit beverage/ equipment to manufacture; Dawn Kessner, 31, no insurance, no valid driver’s license, no insurance; Aaron O’Neal, 20, criminal mischief; Justin Edwards, 26, criminal nonsupport; Steven Parker, 49, judgment/DWI (2nd); Bradley Demond Maxie, 23, order of surrender/burglary of a habitation; Kamisha Houston, 38, judgment/theft; and Randall Henry, 30, driving while license invalid. ——— The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday arrested Derek Davis, 27, on a charge of DWI. ——— The Hudson Police Department early Friday morning arrested Derrick Lynn Jackson, 29, on charges of theft, interfering with emergency call, unlawful restraint and aggravated assault. ——— The Angelina County Jail housed 199 inmates as of Saturday afternoon.

‘Food for Fines’ Month under way The T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library in Diboll has declared March “Food for Fines” Month. Patrons can clear their fines by donating non-perishable food or toiletry items. For each item donated $1 will be

deducted from an existing fine. All donated items will benefit the Diboll Christian Outreach. Damaged or lost materials are not included. For more information call 829-5497.

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Impossible,” said would be nothing short of miraculous once it was completed. “This is by far the biggest undertaking yet for this program to take on,” Irvine said. “I literally arrived five hours ago. I have never seen the restaurant before and I met the owners once I arrived. That is the way I want it. I do not want to have any preconceptions of anything before I arrive. I do not know what I am doing until I get into a restaurant, look at its condition and meet the owners.” The taping of the show went on throughout the day Saturday and will conclude tonight with the grand reopening at 7 p.m. that Irvine said will leave locals surprised. Lynn Bryan, the owner of Bryan’s Smokehouse, is not allowed to speak to the media about the project until the show airs in about two months. “I don’t think anyone in Lufkin has seen anything like this before around here. I think everyone will be very surprised,” Irvine said. “We had a large group of volunteers show up for this project. Sometimes we only have 50 or 20, and if that is all that shows up, then that is all the help you have. It can create a lot of stress if no one shows up. Everyone running around here with headsets on are with the network, so they are not working inside. The volunteers are the only ones doing the actual work on the project, and we will

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Volunteers gather Saturday morning outside the tents set up behind Bryan’s Smokehouse on Timberland Drive in hopes of working on the set of ‘‘Restaurant Impossible,’’ a reality show that is being filmed this weekend at the restaurant and will be aired on the Food Network in May. work no matter if it rains, sleets or snows. You just deal with the weather.” The show is designed to allow for a $10,000 budget makeover that includes painting, construction, remodeling, crafting, cleaning and decorating. Irvine said he has hosted about 70 ‘‘Restaurant Impossible’’ projects throughout the country and works with one

goal in mind, which is to save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure in only two days. Nicholas Smalarz, associate producer for the show, said the number of volunteers who showed up Saturday morning was one of the largest he had seen. “We have so many here, we will probably have to turn some

away,” Smalarz said. “We are trying to keep everyone back behind the cones, and no pictures are allowed inside the restaurant today or tomorrow. We want to keep everything a secret until the show airs.” With a smoker cooking out behind the restaurant that kept the trays full of food for the volunteers, white tents draped the

at the Museum! are the I.D. and Marguerite Fairchild Foundation, the Simon and Louise Henderson Foundation, the Ernest L. Kurth, Jr. Charitable Foundation, the Museum Guild, and the Junior League of Lufkin. Parents might also like to spend some time viewing the newest exhibit at the museum that is scheduled to open today. Look to the Past, Reflect on the Future will open at 3 p.m. and is set include performances by classically trained vocalist Rev. Valencia Edner, Barbara Brown and

Rev. Bettie Kennedy. The event is in conjunction with the exhibit that marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks as well as the 50th anniversary of the “I Have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King. McDonald said the collection of historic photographs, accompanied by a letter written by Parks as well as complete texts of the Emancipation Proclamation, will be on exhibit. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. For information about the exhibit, call 639-4434 or visit the website at www.metlufkin. org. The museum is located at 503 N. Second St. Other local activities for Spring Break includes the 17th Annual Reading Railroad at the Texas Forestry Museum. Scheduled for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children will have the opportunity to hear local celebrities and community leaders read their favorite books. Crafts, activities and snacks will be furnished by Brookshire Brothers and Grandough Bakery. Other displays will also be open at the museum, at 1905 Atkinson Drive, during regular hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. The Naranjo Museum of Natural History, on U.S. Highway 59 south, will be open for spring breakers to enjoy the T Rex exhibit, the Moon Rock exhibit and

46 other natural history exhibits that are currently on display. Hours are 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Tickets for the museum exhibits are $7.50 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 18. The Ellen Trout Zoo will also be open throughout the week, and with a little spring weather, spring breakers can enjoy a walk alongside Ellen Trout Lake with the ducks and a picnic and fun in the park. The Z&OO Railroad and the zoo itself will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tickets to the zoo are $5 for people beginning at age 12 and $2.50 for children ages 4 through 11. Tickets for the Z&OO Railroad are $2 for anyone over 3 years of age. Kurth Memorial Library, 706 N. Raguet, also has some fun activities planned throughout the week. Free arts and crafts and movies will be offered each day, with a Disney family movie scheduled on Saturday for the whole family. The library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Children under the age of 13 may not be left at the library without adult supervision. There is no charge for the events.

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for all ages.” Spring Break at the Museum! is open for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. McDonald said Spring Break at the Museum! is designed to be a come-and-go activity, so children and parents are welcome to come for 15 minutes or stay all day. Hours for the week are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Underwriters for Spring Break

Science & Tech Fair set for May 1-2 The creative minds of Angelina County’s middle school and high school students will be tested at the 16th Annual Angelina County Science & Tech Fair to be held May 1-2 at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center. This year’s competitions include Magic Marble Machine, Catapult, Eggonaut Rocket, Invention, Life Science, and the newest competition, Robotics Challenge. Students will compete for trophies and medals in most events. Qualifying juniors or seniors participating in Robotics, Life Science or Invention will vie for a $1,000 prize. Students can register at angelinascienceandtech.com or contact any Angelina County

science teacher or home school representative. Updates about the Science & Tech Fair can be found on our Facebook page, Angelina County Science & Tech Fair. The final deadline for all entry forms is April 12. Earlier deadlines may apply to students as dictated by their teachers. Rules are also available at angelinascienceandtech.com. Presenting sponsor of the Science & Technology Fair, Lockheed Martin, will be present with a rocket exhibit that will be open to the students and the community. For more information visit www.angelinascienceandtech. com or contact Susie Cardwell at scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

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es, emails, emails from private accounts, faxes received and documents received by regular mail. There’s eight different officers involved and there’s a time period that extends for 63 months. The health district is involved because four specific nurses have involvement with the case, as well. They had taken custody of the blood lines from the DaVita center.” Stua claimed he had been hired by the Deaton Law Firm in Lufkin to find evidence to prove Saenz’s innocence. However, when The Lufkin News contacted attorney Tom Deaton on Friday, he said Stua was not on the firm’s payroll nor was there any kind of professional agreement. “I know him,” Deaton said. “I met him one time and I don’t have a continuing relationship with him.” After The Lufkin News recontacted Stua, he said there was a miscommunication. “There was a misunderstanding about that,” Stua said. “They were talking about the Release Kim Foundation and I misunderstood who was behind this.” Lufkin City Attorney Bruce Green said officials were still sorting out the large amount of requests the city received by email. “To the best that we’re able to do to get a sense of what has come to the city, so far we’ve been able to determine 15 emails which have numerous PDF attachments,” Green said. “We have met with the individuals that would be responsible in helping to read and review that. We’ve started the process of de-

Rhonda Oaks’ email address is roaks@lufkindailynews.com.

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back of the restaurant in efforts of concealing Irvine, his staff and the work that was going on inside from public view. Plastic wrapped around the front of the building kept any onlookers on Timberland Drive from being able to see through the front doors. Seth Hyman, public relations manager for the Food Network, said the show’s locations are chosen from a field of ongoing applications that go through the New York City office. “They apply and are approved based on need and how much help the restaurant needs in order to possibly stay in business,” Hyman said. “The sets are always closed during the filming, and the biggest issue that Chef Irvine faces is that when he goes into a location, he goes in having never seen it before.” Irvine said out of the 70 projects he has completed, only seven restaurants have failed. “I travel 345 days a year and I do one project a week,” Irvine said. “I am not biased when I arrive. I simply tell them the way that I see it, the issues, and what I think

they need to do to make it a success. We try to fix their problems in 36 hours or roughly two days. It is a huge amount of work and it is very intense. When I come in, the restaurant is failing. They can either take my suggestions or they can fail. It doesn’t matter if they have been in business for 60 years or six years, it is failing. Right now, I am this restaurant’s last hope.” A native of England, Irvine joined the British Royal Navy at the age of 15, and his culinary skills came to the attention of his superiors. Irvine has also worked in the White House kitchens. He is the author of two cookbooks and has appeared on ‘‘The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs.’’ The airing date for the Bryan’s Smokehouse episode of ‘‘Restaurant Impossible’’ has not been set, but it is expected to air sometime in May, according to Hyman. Reservations for the grand reopening are full. ‘‘Restaurant Impossible’’ airs on Wednesday and Sunday nights on the Food Network. Rhonda Oaks’ email address is roaks@lufkindailynews.com.

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View differs on what a ‘secure’ border looks like By BRIAN SKOLOFF, CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, ELLIOT SPAGAT and JUAN CARLOS LLORCA The Associated Press Once, the mesas and canyons extending east of the Pacific Ocean held the most popular routes for illegal immigrants heading into the U.S. Dozens at a time sprinted across the border into San Diego, passing agents who were too busy herding others to give pause. Now, crossing would mean scaling two fences, passing a phalanx of agents and eluding cameras. The difference, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has said, is like “a rocket ship and a horse and buggy.” In pure numbers it is this: Where border agents made some 530,000 arrests in San Diego in fiscal year 1993, they had fewer than 30,000 in 2012. There is no simple yardstick to measure border security. And yet, as the debate over immigration reform ramps back up, many will try. “Secure the border first” has become a litmus test for many upon which a broader overhaul is contingent. As U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said recently: “We need a responsible, permanent solution” to illegal immigration. But first, added the Florida Republican, “we must follow through on the broken promises of the past to secure our borders.” In fact, the 1,954-mile border with Mexico is more difficult to breach than ever. San Diego is but one example. Two decades ago, fewer than 4,000 Border Patrol agents manned the entire Southwest border. Today there are 18,500. Apprehensions, meantime, have plummeted to levels not seen since the 1970s — with 356,873 in FY2012. Compare that to 1.2 million apprehensions in 1993, when new strategies began bringing officers and technology to border communities. Sensors have been planted, cameras erected, and drones monitor from above. But for those who live and work along the boundary, “secure” means different things. In Arizona, ranchers scoff at the idea. In New Mexico, locals worry about what’s heading south in addition to flowing north. And in Texas, residents firmly believe that reform itself would finally help steady the flow of people and drugs. These places have been transformed. Sealed? No. But as one border mayor asked: “How secure is secure?”

San Diego From “banzai runs” to Brooks Brothers Don McDermott spent most of his 21 years in the Border Patrol working the San Diego sector. He remembers the “banzai runs,” when immigrants would storm border inspection booths, scattering as they ran past motorists. “Hopefully you would catch more people that you saw going past you,” said McDermott, who retired in 2008. The tide turned when the U.S. government launched “Operation Gatekeeper” in 1994, bringing 1,000 additional agents to San Diego. They parked their trucks against a rusting 8-foot-high fence made of Army surplus landing mats, and refused to yield an inch. As apprehension numbers fell, home values skyrocketed. In 2001, an outlet mall opened on the border. It now counts Brooks Brothers and Coach as tenants. But more than manpower helped curb the problem. In 2009, an 18-foot-high, 14-mile-long steel mesh fence was completed. And a dirt road traversing an area called “Smugglers Gulch” was transformed into a flatter, all-weather artery at a cost of $57 million. This past year the San Diego sector made fewer arrests than in any year since 1968, with agents averaging 11 arrests each. “I’m not going to say it’s impossible, but it’s a lot more difficult to cross the border here,” said agency spokesman Steven Pitts. After Gatekeeper, smugglers tried new tactics. They pelted agents with rocks. Or one group would jump the fence to draw agents’ attention long enough for another to try its luck. Human and drug smuggling attempts at sea also have surged. And nearly all of more than 70 drug smuggling tunnels found along the border since October 2008 have been discovered in San Diego and Tijuana, some complete with hydraulic lifts and rail cars. Still, few attempt to cross here

In 2000, agents in the Tucson sector made more than 616,000 apprehensions — a near all-time high for any Border Patrol sector. Then the agency hired more than 1,000 new agents and the economy collapsed. State crackdowns such as the “show me your papers” law are also thought to have driven migrants away. The result: the sector had 120,000 apprehensions in fiscal 2012. But the amount of drugs seized in Arizona has soared at the same time. Agents confiscated more than 1 million pounds of marijuana in the Tucson sector last year, more than double the amount seized in 2005. In Nogales, Sheriff Tony Estrada has a unique perspective on both border security and more comprehensive immigration reform. Born in Nogales, Mexico, Estrada grew up in Nogales, The Associated Press Ariz., after migrating to the U.S. A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence at Border Field with his parents. He has served State Park in San Diego in this file photo. At one time, before the enhanced border fence in the area, the San Diego area held the most as a lawman in the community popular routes for illegal immigrants heading into the United States. since 1966. He blames border security that has to do with transnational tion mark.” problems. now. As he waited for breakfast Defining “secure border” in issues not only on the cartels criminal organizations in Mexico Lordsburg Police Chief Marat a Tijuana migrant shelter, Jose but on the American demand for cus Martinez recalled an incident and some of it is just the crime of Arizona is never easy. Recently, de Jesus Scott nodded toward as U.S. Sen. John McCain hosted drugs. Until that wanes, he said, a city of more than 200,000. in January where a hotel mana roommate who did. He was Reform, he said, “would allow two town hall meetings on immi- nothing will change. ager saw a convoy of vehicles caught within seconds. gration reform in the state, one “The drugs are going to keep you to focus your resources on Scott, who crossed the border speeding through town. Four man yelled that only guns would coming. The people are going those activities that truly make with relative ease until 2006, said cars were eventually stopped discourage illegal immigrants. to keep coming. The only thing the border less safe today.” he and a cousin tried a three-day — 80 miles north of the border About an hour upriver, Hidal- Another said illegal immigrants you can do is contain it as much — and 6 tons of marijuana were mountain trek to San Diego in as possible,” he said. “I say the go County Sheriff Lupe Trevino were illiterate invaders who January and were caught twice. seized. points out that drug, gun and hu- wanted free government benefits. border is as safe and secure as it But the northbound smugWith deep roots in suburban Los The crackdowns in Texas and can be, but I think people are askman smuggling is nothing new to gling of people and drugs is Angeles and cooking jobs that California in the 1990s turned ing for us to seal the border, and the border. The difference is the pay up to $1,200 a week, Scott, 31, only one problem, said Patrick Arizona’s border into the busithat’s unrealistic.” attention that the drug-related Green, a local sheriff’s deputy. will likely try the same route a Asked why, he said simply: violence in Mexico has drawn to est for human smuggling for 15 Guns and money also flow back third time. “That’s the nature of the border.” south. More Border Patrol agents the region. He insists his county years running now. “You need a lot of smarts and is safe. The crime rate is falling, have been dispatched to New a lot of luck,” he said. “Mostly Mexico, too, but Green still fears and illegal immigrants account luck. for small numbers in his jail. the government will always be “It’s a new world.” Open But asked if the border is “sebehind the curve in combating to the El Paso cure,” Trevino doesn’t hesitate. smuggling. Public Steel bars still up; crossings “Absolutely not.” McAllen and crime down “When you’re busting human In bicultural region, resiBurglar bars still protect trafficking stash houses with 60 homes in the Chihuahuita neigh- dents root for reform to 100 people that are stashed ... Some 800 miles southeast borhood near downtown El Paso, for weeks at a time, how can you Your Local tool store of El Paso is the Rio Grande a reminder of when immigrant say you’ve secured the border?” 4222 US Hwy 69N • Lufkin • 936-639-2114 crossers would break in looking Valley, where rapid growth has he said. for food. Patricia Rayjosa, a resi- overtaken sugar cane and cotton But he added that those people rad Continuing the t ition of excellence. dent of Chihuahuita for 18 years, fields and sleepy hamlets are might not be there if they had a now thriving cities. More than 1.2 legal path to work in the U.S. remembers when migrants million people live in this Valley, crossed the border 30, 40, 50 at a Reform, he said, “is the first and a similar number are across thing we have to accomplish time, or waded north across the the border anchored by the Rio Grande on tire tubes. before we can say that we have sprawling cities of Matamoros “One morning, as I went out secured the border.” and Reynosa. to feed my dogs, I found ... wire Nogales, Ariz. Here, illegal crossers can cutters. I didn’t see them but I Attorney-at-Law In busiest illegal corridor, quickly slip into communities could tell they went across my 404 North Second • Lufkin ranchers scoff at “secure” backyard,” said Rayjosa, 53. Now: without being forced to trek for Everywhere he goes on his days through wide-open spaces. “It’s not easy to cross.” (936) 637-7422 cattle ranch, Jim Chilton has a Part of the solution was the In the early 1990s, El Paso ran easttexaslawyer.com second to San Diego in illegal im- 651-mile Southwest border fence, gun at the ready. He has guns at his front door, guns in his truck, migrants coming north. Then, in and 400 landowners — most of 1993, the Border Patrol launched them in this part of Texas — had guns on his saddle. His fear? Free Consultation Coming across a bandit or a property seized to build it. But “Operation Hold the Line,” the smuggler on his land northwest the fence struck many as an offirst of a series of enforcement actions intended to gain “opera- fensive gesture in this bicultural, of Nogales, Ariz. Cattleman Gary Thrasher fretional control” of the Southwest bilingual region that views itself as one community with its Mexi- quently encounters immigrants border. running through his property can sister cities. It was a shift in strategy from east of Douglas, Ariz., and his More effective, locals said, apprehending migrants already family lives in dread. Towns right in the U.S. to preventing entry in has been the influx of Border along the border are secured, he Patrol agents — 2,546 in the Rio the first place. Within months, said. The result? illegal crossings in El Paso went Grande Valley today, almost “It sends the traffic right into seven times more than 20 years from up to 10,000 a day to 500, our backyards.” ago. And while some still patrol according to a Government AcThe question of border secuon horseback, others are aided countability Office report at the now by night-vision goggles and rity hits close to home to those in time. southern Arizona. It was here, in unmanned Predator drones. Burglaries and car thefts deDefinitions of a secure border 2010, that cattle rancher Robert creased. And, as happened later vary here, but there’s agreement Krentz was gunned down while in San Diego, apprehensions Styling for 3 years checking water lines on his propthat the premise should not plunged: from nearly 286,000 in at Ulta Salon 1993 to about 9,700 last fiscal year stand in the way of immigration erty near Douglas. in Beaumont, TX That same year, Border Patrol in the El Paso Border Patrol sec- reform. agent Brian Terry was killed in a Tony Garza remembers tor, stretching from West Texas Specializing in the shootout with Mexican gunmen watching the flow of pedestrian across New Mexico. (Staffing in latest cuts & colors Mention this ad and get traffic between Brownsville and that brought attention to the the sector went from 608 agents & formal up-do’s in 1993 to more than 2,700 today.) 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2 adults, 5 children die in Kentucky fire GRAY, Ky. — Fire erupted Saturday at a rural Kentucky home, killing two adults and five children inside, a coroner said. Knox County Coroner Mike Blevins said Saturday afternoon that the adult victims found inside the ranch-style home were a woman and her boyfriend. The woman was the mother of three of the children who died, while two other children were from another family, he said. Further details about their identities were being withheld until relatives were notified.

Exonerated man wins $13.2M lawsuit CINCINNATI — An Ohio man who was exonerated after spending 13 years in prison for murder cried as a federal jury found that two Cleveland police detectives violated his civil rights by coercing and falsifying testimony and withholding evidence that pointed to his innocence. The jury’s verdict, which included awarding $13.2 million to David Ayers of Cleveland for his pain and suffering, brings an end to the legal battle he’s been fighting since his arrest in the 1999 killing of 76-year-old Dorothy Brown. Ayers, 56, was released from prison in 2011 after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati reversed his conviction and the state decided not to seek another trial.

1 dies, 5 saved in sailboat race accident LOS ANGELES — A sailor died and five others had to be rescued after sending a mayday call during a race but then declining help from the Coast Guard and other boaters as their boat drifted in rough seas toward a rocky island shore off Southern California, authorities said. The crew of Uncontrollable Urge radioed the mayday call Friday night after the 32-foot sailboat lost its steering capability and the craft began drifting toward San Clemente Island, where it then broke apart, Coast Guard Petty Officer Connie Gawrelli said. The crew also activated a feature on the boat to provide authorities their GPS coordinates and other crucial information, but declined assistance and requested a tow boat, she said. However, stormy ocean conditions kept the tow boat from getting to them.

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Survey: Many conflicted on government spending cuts By TOM RAUM The Associated Press WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama and lawmakers spar over huge federal deficits, they’re confronted by a classic contradiction: Most Americans want government austerity, a survey shows, but they also want increased spending on a host of popular programs: education, crime fighting, health care, Social Security, the environment and more. Less for defense, space and foreign aid. The newly released General Social Survey asked people whether they believe spending in specific categories is “too much,” ‘’too little” or “about right.” It covers the public’s shifting priorities from 1973, when Richard Nixon was president, through 2012 with Obama in the White House. “Despite a dislike of taxes, more people have always favored increases in spending than cuts,” wrote the survey’s director, Tom W. Smith, of the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago. While people’s priorities shift over the years, they’ve not changed on one category. Foreign aid has been stuck firmly in last place since the survey began. Last year, 65 percent of those surveyed thought there was “too much,” 25 percent checked “about right” and a slim 11 percent said “too little.” The numbers are not much changed from 1973 — when 73 percent said too much on foreign aid, 22 percent just right and 5 percent too little. Various polls have consistently shown the public believes foreign aid is a far bigger slice of the spending pie than it actually is. Foreign aid amounts to loose change, hovering for years at 1 percent or less of the federal budget, compared with defense spending and “entitlement” programs like Social Security and Medicare. Those are among the biggest deficit drivers and a focal point in Washington’s recent budget debates. The survey shows the public is largely opposed to cuts in entitlement programs but tilts toward cuts in the defense budget. To reach all these conclusions, Smith devised an index that boils down his findings to a single number for each category. If everyone favored more spending for a given program area, the maximum score would be +100; and if everyone wanted less spending, the score would be a negative number, -100. On this scale, top-ranked “improving education” in 2012 scored +68.4

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Pvt. Joshua Hull of Yutan, Neb., cleans dirt from the engine compartment of a Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Riley, Kan. Army officials outlined how they are bracing for cuts in military spending, including changes in training and potential furlough of civilian employees. while bottom-rated foreign aid scored a -60.4. Support for defense spending has swung back and forth between negative and positive over four decades. It posted a -28.4 in 1973 near the end of the politically divisive Vietnam War, turned positive in 1978 and peaked at +48.9 in 1980. It returned to negative territory from 1983 to 2000. But after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks and the start of the war in Afghanistan, support for more defense spending again went positive — through 2004. But it turned negative again as U.S. military involvement in Iraq increased and has been negative ever since. Conversely, Social Security has always been in positive territory. Most people have favored increased spending on this program since the mid-80s, with the exception of 1993 and 1994. On other issues: Most Americans in the poll favored increased spending for assistance to the poor (64 percent), improving the nation’s health (61 percent) and Social Security (56 percent). Most also favored greater spending on domestic and social issues including education (76 percent), developing alternative energy sources (62 percent), reducing the crime rate (59 percent), improving the environment (57 percent) and dealing with drug addiction (56 percent). Despite all this support for increasing spending, the survey found that

52 percent believed their own federal income taxes last year were too high, 46 percent said about right and just 3 percent said too low. Taxes are a sore point in efforts to strike a deficit-reduction deal on Capitol Hill. The president insists any new package must contain a mix of spending cuts and new revenues from limiting tax deductions benefiting the wealthy. Republicans, especially those who control the House, adamantly oppose new taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Of the 23 categories in the survey, only five received negative scores — foreign aid (-60.4), welfare (-28.5), assistance to big cities (-23.4), space exploration (-9.0) and defense spending (-6.3) If the people participating in the survey were to make federal budget decisions, those five programs presumably would be the only ones to see their spending slashed. The other 18 would get more money. Those surveyed last year also wanted more government spending on: nonwelfare assistance to the poor (+53.8), fighting crime (+51.9), Social Security (+47.6), health programs (+46.3), protecting the environment (+45.9), drug rehabilitation (+43.5), highways and bridges (+29.9), solving problems of big cities (+24.1) and improving the condition of blacks (+21). “The net numbers have always been positive, meaning they want to spend

more on things. And the vast majority of them are things that are pretty good: education, health, highways,” Smith said in an interview. “The average — when asked about specific programs — is pro-government spending and always has been. It’s gone up and down as to how pro they are. The prospending edge is a little weaker now than it was at its peak.” Some changes in national priorities are generationally driven and the aging of baby boomers is an important factor as more and more retire. “The retirees generally think things are about right. Pre-retirees are the group most likely to say (spending on Social Security) is too low. And the youngest generation is the least concerned about putting money into Social Security,” Smith said. In other findings: ■ Now in second place for more spending, assistance to the poor has rebounded from its 10th place finish in 1996. ■ After a first-place rank in 2004, spending on health programs slipped to sixth place in 2012. ■ Halting crime was a top favorite for increased government spending from 1974 to 1988 and regained first place in 1993 and 1994. But after 1994, it dropped from +71.4 to +50.6 in 2002 — still a strong positive but the lowest for the category ever posted in the survey. In 2012, crime-fighting finished in third place at +51.6.

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east texas janice ann’s journal

Family members trying to acquire some of original pine tree paintings

athy Todd and Dr. Joey Koch are trying to locate some of Florence Sossaman Koch’s original pine tree paintings. As many as she painted over the years, they have been unable to locate one. There just must be some others around here. She had them hanging (and sold them) in Petty’s Restaurant as well as in the Angelina Hotel. Many of their family JANICE ANN ROWE members are interested in acquiring them if there are any around. Joey and his wife opened their medical practice and called it Tall Pines — and they would love to have an original there since that is where the idea came from. Cathy could not believe that they got too far away from Angelina County. If you have one that you would want to sell, you can get in touch with Cathy or Joey at his practice. Caitlin Marshall (Kevin Marshall’s daughter) is currently teaching fourth grade at Huntington Intermediate School. At 6 p.m. March 26 they will be hosting a “Hoops of Hope” basketball game in their gymnasium. This game is a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Specifically, it is a benefit game for one of their peers, fifth grade reading teacher Kim Teer, who was diagnosed with lymphoma more than a year ago. This game will serve as a fundraiser for her Relay for Life “Hope on the Move” team. Mrs. Teer is known around their district for always being a positive influence dedicated to their students, and always has a smile on her face. The faculty at Huntington Intermediate School is merely trying to do their part to support such an inspirational teacher who does so much for the kids each year, even through her struggle. The game will feature fourth and fifth grade faculty and staff. Tickets will be $1 for students and $2 for adults. They are hoping to have a large turnout in honor of Mrs. Teer and her dedication to giving back to the organization dedicated to cancer research. Caitlin would be more than happy to provide you with the information you need, if you are interested in helping support them in their efforts to raise money for a cause that is so close to their hearts at HIS. Contact Caitlin at cmarshall@huntingtonisd.com for more details. East Texas Paws is having a 5-K9 furry run on April 13. They are very excited about the run that the students have planned. Morgan VanSchoubroek has the details of the time and registration fees. mvanschoubroek@yahoo. com. Janie Hunter recently spoke at Angelina College. She had one of her furry friends with her. The students were very touched with what she shared. They have organized this event as a way to help East Texas Paws. East Texas Paws works relentlessly to help the community with spay/ neuter and emergency care when funds are available. Their goal is to stop the needless euthanasia of unwanted dogs and cats in our East Texas area. They pride themselves in giving abused animals a second chance to live. They are not paid for their services and are in dire need of our community’s financial support. Nancy O’Quinn Thomas volunteers for East Texas Paws. I had an email updating addresses for Abbe Anne Hallmark Pike and John Warren Hallmark. Abbe’s Catherine graduated more than a year ago from Texas State University and is employed with APEX in Dallas. Amanda will graduate from the University of Texas in May. They are excited about her interviewing with the U.T. Campus Relations Programs Coordinator and they have extended the offer to her. She will start full time after graduation. Brent, her 13-year-old, is a joy. He loves sports, his friends and makes Abbe’s job easy. John Hallmark is working in Marshall. When Lufkin delegates went to Austin, Mayor Bob Brown told me that he saw Megan Yeager, daughter of Kathy and Ron Yeager. She is a sophomore at the University of Texas with a double major in international relations (with an emphasis on political security and specialization in the Middle East) and Religious studies. In her “spare” time she is doing an internship with state Rep. Trent Ashby. She has been able to file bills, learn about pressing issues in Natural Resources and Appropriations, listen to lobbyists and their agendas and help with the presentation of certificates for Texas Flags flown over the State Capitol. She is learning the ins and outs and is enjoying her time at the Capitol. You never know where a Lufkinite will be. Tom and Vicki Gann went to San Antonio on March 2, after speaking to the Old Stone Fort Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at the Fredonia Hotel on “Stephen F. Austin: Impresario of Texas.” On Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., they attended a two hour reception for Travis’ Letter and its first time to return to the Alamo since 1836. The reception is for 100 members of Stephen F Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” and members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. We have bluebirds in our bluebird house and are waiting to see if we have baby bluebirds. The Quilt Guild of the Pineywoods presents their 2013 Needles in the Pines Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center from SEE JANICE ANN, PAGE 3B

criminal justice

3 new prosecutors join DA’s office By JESSICA COOLEY The Lufkin News Three new prosecutors are working in the courtrooms of the Angelina County courthouse. When new District Attorney Art Bauereiss took office in January, he brought them in to fill his job and two other open positions created by the leaving of Tony Latino and the retirement of Dale Summa. Bauereiss said each of the new prosecutors has something to bring to the table. “Carey Jensen has some knowledge of (Child Protective Services), but he also has a degree in computer science. I’m hopeful he can help us with some of our case management,” he said. “Elmer Beckworth has been a prosecutor for 31 years. And James Mamalis will bring a little different perspective. He has done a lot of criminal defense work, in excess of 100 jury trials.” The new prosecutors shared a bit about themselves with The Lufkin News this past week, saying they are looking forward to becoming more familiar with the ins and outs of the Angelina County court system while becoming a part of the Lufkin community. Here’s what each of them said about themselves: Carey Jensen I have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas and I spent three years as a contract web database programmer before deciding to go into law. I worked for the Harris County Attorney’s Office as a civil and CPS appellate paralegal for almost seven years while completing law school

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New Angelina County Assistant District Attorneys from left, Carey Jensen, Elmer Beckworth and James Mamalis. at the University of Houston in the evening during the final four years there. I really enjoyed working for the Harris County Attorney’s Office as a civil paralegal, and I wanted to stay working for the government as an attorney. I decided to give prosecution a try, because that is where most of the government job openings were, and I absolutely love it so far. I passed the bar this last November, so I’m technically a new lawyer, although I’m not new to the legal profession. So far I’ve found the people in

Lufkin to be very warm and inviting, and that has made the transition from the “big city” a lot easier. James Mamalis I grew up in Oklahoma and then went to college and law school at the University of Kansas. I have been a criminal trial lawyer since the mid ’90s when I finished law school. It was mostly serendipity to have wound up as a criminal lawyer after going to law school. Time spent as a legal intern in a trial practice clinic during law school gave me some real life experience in the courtroom, dealing with criminal cases and doing trials.

This immediately stood out as being much more fun and more interesting than spending the rest of my life in the law library or chained to my desk at the office or just fighting about money with other lawyers. In the criminal court system, you see a very wide range of human experience — some very strange, horrific and ghastly things, along with some really amazing and uplifting things that people are capable of doing, whether we’re talking about law enforcement, ordinary citizens, SEE PROSECUTORS, PAGE 2B

havard horse show

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Bidders crowded into the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center Saturday for the Spring Spectacular Raymond Havard Horse Show and Sale. The auction has been held at the expo center since the early ’80s.

Buyers, sellers fill expo for spring horse auction By RHONDA OAKS The Lufkin News Horse buyers and sellers crowded the grounds of the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center Saturday for the 31st Annual Spring Spectacular Ranch Gelding and Mixed Sale that most people know simply as the Havard Horse Show. Mike Pedersen, owner of Havard Sales Management, as well as Pedersen and Pedersen Auctions, travels from his home in Lake Charles, La., for the local sale, but said even though his auction company holds several different types of auctions in several different states, the Havard

sale is one that he is fond of and looks forward to four times a year. “It takes a crew of probably about 30 people, some local and some come with us from Louisiana to make this sale work,” Pedersen said. “Mr. Raymond has been doing this forever. We have no intentions of changing locations. This is a great facility.” As auctioneers took turns calling and spotters were kept busy on the floor looking for bids through the crowd, the horses were brought in one by one for buyers to consider. Pedersen said the auction is held four times a year and the Spring Spectacular is always a successful show. “We also do equipment and estate

sales,” Pedersen said. “I like this auction, and it comes in handy if you know a little bit about horses.” Pedersen said buyers have grown to expect many different types of horses brought in for the sale, with each commanding different prices according to what they are intended for. “We see a lot of ropers, cutting horses, and even a few thoroughbreds or race horses. We see all kinds come through here,” he said. “We love it here in Lufkin. The people are good and the buyers are here every time we are here. I have seen buyers come from different states and even from different countries to shop this sale.”

Raymond Havard, original owner of the show, milled through the crowd of buyers and sellers, calling many by their first name. Havard remembered the first auction held at the expo, and said he has made lasting friendships from it. “We held our first sale in the early ’80s,” Havard said. “They didn’t even have the end of the expo complete when we held the first auction. These are some good people and they hold some good auctions.” Judy Conner, an auction employee since 1982, marks the horses and assigns stalls as they are brought in SEE AUCTION, PAGE 3B

nature preserve

Volunteers renovate pioneer East Texas ranch By GLENN EVANS The Longview News-Journal

ing Texas’ largest natural lake. The settler family’s enterprise was ideally located close to what was KARNACK — The Friends of the then a major doorway to Texas: Port Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge Caddo. are working on a star attraction for “But there’s always been a habitathe 8,400-acre nature preserve. tion there since forever,” architect The Starr Ranch dates to the 1830s Duane Meyers said recently, as he when its namesake family wrested a and fellow Friends of the Refuge plantation from the lush land border- members Gary Endsley and Mark

Williams pored over plans for the site that kisses the inlet to Goose Prairie. Caddo Indians aside, the site was leased in 1905 by the Dallas Caddo Club to give wealthy Big D denizens a break from city life. The club is still alive and well in nearby Uncertain, but surrendered its hold on Starr Ranch by 1941 when the U.S. Army built its Longhorn Army Ammuni-

tion Plant there. “The chronology here goes from Indians to early settlers to the Army and their contractors to now,” Meyers said. “So, the site has been used for eons.” Officials from the ammunition plant were the most recent regular SEE RANCH, PAGE 3B

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AROUND east texas Reception today for museum exhibit

The Museum of East Texas invites the public to attend the opening reception of “Look to the Past, Reflect on the Future” at 3 p.m. today. The event will include performances by classically trained vocalist the Rev. Valencia Edner, Barbara Brown and the Rev. Bettie Kennedy. The event is in conjunction with the opening of the exhibition “Look to the Past, Reflect on the Future.” According to Executive Director J.P. McDonald, “The year 2013 represents the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 100th Birthday of Rosa Parks and the 50th anniversary of the ‘I Have a Dream Speech,’ by Martin Luther King Jr. From its permanent collections, the museum developed an exhibition of historic photographs, including the acclaimed image of Rosa Parks, with an accompanying letter from Parks to Nicholas C. Chriss, a UPI reporter who was seated behind her when the photograph was taken in Montgomery, Ala., on Dec. 21, 1956. Additionally, on view is the complete text of the Emancipation Proclamation and the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.” A portion of the subjects in the photographs have never been identified. The Museum of East Texas would appreciate assistance from the community to identify the unknown people and places in this exhibition of historic photographs. This event is free.

Spring registration open at Parks & Rec The Lufkin Parks and Recreation Department is currently registering for spring classes including new classes in women’s self defense, couponing, gardening and jiu jitsu, as well as youth classes such as gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading. Registration ends Friday. For more information 633-0250 or log on to www. lufkinparks.com.

Forestry Museum sets Reading Railroad Looking for something fun and educational to do with your child this spring break? If so, join us at the Texas Forestry Museum for the 17th annual Reading Railroad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13. Children fifth grade and younger are invited to come out and venture through “story stations” located at indoor and outdoor exhibits that the museum hosts. Local celebrities and community leaders will read their favorite children’s books to those in attendance. There also will be crafts, activities and snacks for visitors.

Tour de Lufkin Bike Ride scheduled for April 7 The ATO Fraternity of Stephen F. Austin State University invites the public to the Tour de Lufkin Bike Ride, set for 9 a.m. April 7, with proceeds to benefit the fraternity and their charitable partners and activities. The 50- and 65-mile bike ride, set to take off from the Angelina College campus, is being billed by the fraternity as a great training ride for the upcoming BP MS 150 Houston to Austin bike ride April 20-21. Registration is $30 until April 1 and $35 after that date and is available online at active.com/cycling/lufkin-tx/ tour-de-lufkin-2013. More information and updates are available at facebook. com/TourDeLufkin. For more information, contact fraternity member Connor Neagli at (832) 623-5876.

Our average last frost date is soon, give or take a day This week has a very important date for all our area gardeners. I’m not sure exactly which day it is, but every seed and transplant we want to plant, will base its success this year on your ability to time cary sims it right. This is the week of our average last frost date. Or maybe we should say this could be the week of our last frost. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Hardiness Zone Map, we fall in zone 8 and our average last frost date is March 15. The Arbor Foundation claims our aver-

age last frost date is between Feb 28 and March 30. PlantMaps.com says it is from March 11-20. In Greg Grant’s excellent new book, “Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening,” he lists the average last frost date for Lufkin is March 18. The truth is no one knows the date. It is an average. And as an average is likened to be, it will move around on you. But why is it so important to fuss about? Because some vegetables can stand a cold spell just fine and some cannot. Much planning and effort goes into planting a vegetable and flower garden and so gardeners anticipate this date with great expectation. Gardeners starting plants from seed indoors need to know this date so they can determine when to start the seeds. It is

very tempting to purchase bedding plants when they start to come into the nursery, but you really take a gamble if you plant them too early. Many a new gardener has been surprised by an unexpected frost. Consider spinach, radish, green beans and sweet corn. They can all take cooler weather. Their seeds will know to germinate and start growing even before the soil has really warmed up. Light frosts on these plants won’t harm them a bit. Others like our southern venerated purple hull peas, okra and sweet potatoes would rather die (and they do) than experience a frost. In fact these warmer-climate loving vegetables really don’t even want cool soils, preferring to be planted in April at the earliest. To confuse matters more, the likeli-

hood of frost will vary not only across the county, but between landscapes in the same town or even neighborhood. This is due to many factors such as changes in wind, elevation, proximity to buildings and large bodies of water (think Lake Sam Rayburn Reservoir!) In the coming days, after planting outdoors, closely monitor weather conditions using web sites, a weather radio, or newspaper and TV for reports of an unexpected frost. If a frost is predicted, be prepared to protect your tender plants, regardless of any publicized average date. Cary Sims is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Angelina County. His email address is cw-sims@tamu.edu. To receive a monthly newsletter about local Extension educational events and other offerings, email Angelina-TX@tamu.edu.

outdoor recreation

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department celebrates 50th anniversary Agency calls for Texans to share stories, photos, become ambassadors for the future

and Wildlife Department. Earlier that year, Texas lawmakers had begun consideration of House Bill 21, introduced by Weatherford state Rep. James M. Cotton, an attorney descended from a Parker County pioneer. Texas Parks and The measure, called for by Gov. Wildlife Department John B. Connally as part of his campaign to modernize state AUSTIN — In the late summer government, would merge the of 1963, the most popular show Game and Fish Commission on television was “The Beverly with the State Parks Board to Hillbillies,” a gallon of gas cost create a new agency dedicated to 29 cents, the University of Texas conservation, parks and outdoor Longhorns were headed toward recreation. The final bill passed their first national football in the Senate in early April and championship, “My Boyfriend’s Connally later signed it into law Back” was the top hit on AM with an effective date of Aug. 23. radio and Texas had a new state This year, TPWD will mark its agency called the Texas Parks 50th anniversary using technol-

ogy not even imagined in 1963. The department has set up a 50th anniversary web page at www. lifesbetteroutside.org where people can share stories and photos about their memorable moments in the Texas outdoors, and thereby inspire others to enjoy nature. While online, the agency hopes people will sign up to become a Texas Parks and Wildlife ambassador and pledge to do things like visit state parks, take a kid hunting or fishing, and watch and share a video showcasing what’s made life better outside in Texas. “With all the bounty and beauty of our natural places, our parks, our wildlife, and with

everything that’s at stake in our state today, we are excited about our 50th birthday,” said TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith, “but we don’t want it to be all about us, and we want to look to the future as we celebrate our past.” While acknowledging the many contributions of former and current TPWD employees, Smith says the agency wants the half-century celebration to focus

on the people who support the department, and to inspire a new generation of supporters. “We’re a successful organization in large part because of those who support us,” Smith said, “and we can’t fulfill our mission without help. If you love wildlife and parks, step up to be a TPWD ambassador and join us in shaping the Texas outdoors we want to see in the next 50 years.”

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criminals, victims, lawyers, judges, whoever. This environment can be very stressful, and not everybody is cut out for it. For me, it has helped to have a quirky sense of humor, a certain measure of skepticism about all people — not just the criminals — but at the same time, underneath it all, to have a guarded optimism about humanity. Some people really do turn their lives around, but unless and until they do, we’ve got to keep an eye on them and keep them accountable however we can. We can’t afford to be naïve on the one hand, but it doesn’t help to be too hard-hearted on the other hand. Still it’s important to give people the opportunity to do the right thing, and yet to have in place some means of protecting the rest of society from certain kinds of foolishness and evil. Sometimes this means giving people a second chance, even if it’s just a matter of “giving them enough rope.” Other times, though, it means separating people from free society for good. Thank God we have people with integrity in our system, and citizens coming in to serve as jurors, so that we can sort these kinds of things out as a society. It is a blessing that

things work as well as they do. When I’m not working, or pontificating about truth and beauty and the American way, I like to cook fancy food, travel, build things out of wood, hike, canoe, run, read books, play the guitar, and tell stories about the many, varied experiences that life continues to give me. Elmer Beckworth I’m from Rusk and went to Tyler Junior College and then onto University of Texas School of Law. I worked in private practice for two years and then spent the next 19 years working as an Assistant District Attorney in Cherokee County. In 2001 I became the District Attorney but was defeated in last year’s election. I decided I wanted to be a prosecutor because that is the best sector of law in which your objective is trying to do the right thing. That’s a prosecutor’s No. 1 goal. I’m still learning the Angelina County System and how everybody does things here. I’ve known Art and (former Angelina County DA Clyde Herrington and Judge Gerald Goodwin) my entire career. I’ve been working with the prosecutors in Angelina County for many years. I’ve been married 23 years and

have two teenage daughters at Rusk High School. When I’m not working I enjoy grilling, fishing, spending time with my family and watching college sports.

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Nonprofits form partnership to enhance services to family violence victims The newly formed partnership between the Family Crisis Center of East Texas and Junior Achievement of Angelina County will provide another resource for victims of family violence. The Family Crisis Center of East Texas will incorporate Junior Achievement’s “Our Families” curriculum in the agency’s children’s program. This curriculum emphasizes the roles people play in the local economy and engages children with activities about

needs, wants, jobs and skills, and interdependence. “The curriculum offered by Junior Achievement enhances the services provided to child victims,” Heather Kartye, executive director for the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, said. “The material will help foster positive family roles and environment, which will be of tremendous value to the children that our agency serves.” As a youth development organization, Junior Achievement of East

Texas serves students by providing activity-based learning focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy as well as work and college readiness. The program inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement transforms the lives of students by showing them their own potential and making them aware of the world around them. “Junior Achievement is very excited to partner with the Family Crisis Center of East Texas,” said Michelle

Green, executive director for Junior Achievement of Angelina County. “This program represents a perfect partnership, as it strengthens the uniqueness of the family unit. Plus, it lays the foundation for JA’s sequential programs, which focus on financial understanding. ” The Family Crisis Center of East Texas continues to advance its mission of enhancing the safety of women, children and men. The agency provides numerous services and last year

alone provided 1,154 residential and non-residential clients with more than 75,000 essential services. For more information regarding how you can assist the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, contact Susan Robertson at 639-1681 or srobertsonwset@suddenlinkmail.com. For more information on Junior Achievement of Angelina County, contact Michelle Green at 632-0490 or JuniorAchievement@consolidated. net.

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off-the-grid, energy self-sufficient. “We’re trying to make this self-sustainable,” Meyers told the Longview News-Journal. Six cairns, basically large steel bowls outfitted for night-blazing fires, will hold icons depicting six eras at the site — Caddo natives, riverboats, fishing/ agriculture, the oil industry, the ammo plant and today’s national wildlife refuge — in a line parallel to the jetty. Nine boat slips will be built beneath angled solar collector rooftops also holding more wind turbines. A few feet along the dock, an enclosed fish feeding area is planned adjacent to an overlook fashioned after the familiar “beehive” Caddo dwelling top. Finally, a stage and amphitheater will welcome musical, theatrical and other events. Administrative and scientific Continued from Page 1B field survey offices will be joined 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is to the amphitheater. $5 and children under five are Given its location at the north free. Students are $1. Quilt Show tip of the refuge, Starr Ranch chairman is Ruth Burman and will provide an ideal trailhead co-chair is Jo Ann Bond. Quilt for four connected walking Guild President is Dee McDaniel. loops already cleared in the Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal/The Associated Press Mark your calendar. It is always refuge. Resembling two No. 8s The Starr Ranch lodge in Karnack. The Friends of the Caddo inspiring to see what these ladies stacked on top of each other, the Lake National Wildlife Refuge are working on a star attraction for have done in the way of origitrail network plunges into the the 8,400-acre nature preserve. The ranch dates to the 1830s nal hand work and quilted by serene refuge setting and offers when its namesake family wrested a plantation from the lush land machine. scattered glimpses of Caddo bordering Texas’ largest natural lake. I am always reading “pennies artifacts. from heaven” with significant Meyers described “ethereal ish moss common at Caddo “Because the history aspect just dates in Dear Abby. Well mine is screens” along the trails, a conLake. makes your mind explode.” a “nickel from heaven.” I found cept he is exploring that projects “We want this to be as much a dirty nickel and picked it up. images onto anything relatively of a teaching environment as It was an Indian Head/Buffalo flat such as the cascades of Span- we can make it,” Meyers said. nickel from 1937 — my birth Fabulous Finds for Less outdoor recreation year. Wonder what that means? Save the Date! That I am old? March 15 – Markdown Day March dates are filling up on New Location in Gaslight Plaza • 637-4700 the calendar. March 21 is the Mosaic Center’s Dinner and Auction. Panther baseball season Pete Runnels Tournament was from March 7-9 and district More trails are open in the and in the general forest. starts at home with A&M ConDavy Crockett National Forest “We have cut thousands of solidated on Friday. as crews remove hazardous trees hazardous trees around trails, Home games will be Colkilled from drought. Open areas trailheads and recreation areas, lege Park on March 22, Conroe include the 4-C National Recrebut there are thousands of dead on Thursday, March 28, The ation Trail from Forest Service trees that remain in the forest,” Woodlands on Thursday, April Road 521 North to Neches Bluff, he said. “Safety is always a pri4, Bryan on April 12, Oak Ridge Ratcliff Lake Day-use Area and mary concern, so please be aware on April 19 and a practice game Piney Creek horse trails and of your surroundings and do not against Longview at 2 p.m. Satcamping areas. park or camp near dead trees.” urday, April 20. All week games Trails, trailheads and other Areas that remain closed are are 6 p.m. at Morris Frank Park. areas where the public gathers Ratcliff Lake camping area, and Jimmy Ford was telling me in the forest were closed in 2011 all hiking trails within Ratcliff about the improvements that when it became apparent that the Lake Recreation Boundary have been made to the Panther large number of dead trees killed including a section of 4-C Hiking baseball park. We will have to go in the drought created a safety Trail up to FSR 521. see them. hazard. For more information, contact The Lufkin Chapter of Sons of Forest Supervisor Mark Van the Ranger’s office at (936) the Republic of Texas will host Every urges visitors to keep 655-2299 or on the web at www. a meeting on March 27, to offisafety in mind when on the trails fs.usda.gov/texas. cially change their name to: Milton Irish Chapter, Number 56. A host of the Irish family, with Jack Irish at the head, will be attending. 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Trey had been to basedon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect ball practice and ordered the with others in your Parkinson’s community. steak and shrimp. Jim was out The Evolving Landscape of Parkinson’s Disease of town so they were out eating. Scotty and Jill West were there as well as Emily and Bill Kisler, Bob and Tony Brown, and Greg Sanches. Cody Green was one of the servers. Donna Busler sent me a link to a website where daughter Laura Leigh Busler and Micah Birdsong’s wedding was featured on Southern Weddings.com. It was Lunch will be served iloveswmag.com. I don’t know how I found it but it tells the Please RSVP to 1-877-229-4532 ext 1035666 story of their wedding on Nov. 3 And leave the number of people who will attend at the Mansion on Sawmill Lake the program. Please do not leave your name. and the weather. This program is sponsored by Teva Neuroscience It has been a busy week. Hope that you all have a good spring We look forward to seeing you there! break. visitors to the old, wood-frame house on the northern tip of the old ammo plant property. That could change, dramatically, under long-range plans for which the friends group is raising funds. Phase I is renovation of the house itself, along with the separate kitchen connected by a covered porch. “It’s the old way,” Endsley explained. “You put your kitchen outside and connect it by a back porch.” A fishing jetty will extend into Goose Prairie from the shore, where a tower resembling an oil derrick will lift wind turbines converting ancient breezes into modern power. The facility is envisioned as

for the sale. She said she loves being a part of the auction, meeting the people and seeing many of the same buyers and sellers come into town for the shows. Her familiar table located close by the stall gates had sellers automatically stopping to check in horses. “I know where every horse is and what stall they are in,” Conner said. “I have been here pretty much every year. I know so many of the people here now. I can remember when we had 500 to 600 horses at a time come through the auction and that was really a job. It would take two or three days to get through them all. This is just a great bunch of people to work with.”

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Burt Hairgrove, manager of the expo, said the horse show is a solid event for the expo as well as local businesses that look forward to it. “They come here four times a year. A consignment sale is good for the expo and brings buyers in from all over,” Hairgrove said. “This is a well-established sale and it is well known in the horse community. It is synonymous with the expo, and when they come in here for two and three days at a time, it is good for everybody. The stall rentals are significant to the expo in the terms of revenue, and for this sale we have more than 160 horses on the grounds for the auction.”

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Lufkin second baseman Caleb Guzman tries to throw out a Marshall hitter after making a diving stop in the fifth inning of the teams’ game Saturday, the last day of the Pete Runnels Tournament. The throw didn’t make it in time to prevent the single.

Lufkin goes 3-1 in tourney By JOSH HAVARD The Lufkin News

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Lufkin third baseman Walker Blake tries to throw out a Marshall batter after a bunt in the fourth inning of the teams’ game Saturday, the last day of the Pete Runnels Tournament. The runner was safe on the play.

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Through the first two days of the Pete Runnels Tournament, Lufkin’s biggest question mark was at the plate where it had been held to a total of seven runs in three games. On Saturday afternoon, those problems were no issue for the Panthers as they banged out 13 runs on 12 hits on their way to a 13-3 five-inning romp over the Marshall Mavericks. The Panthers broke open a tight game with eight fourthinning runs before scoring three more in the fifth inning to put the 10-run mercy rule into effect. The win gave Lufkin a 3-1 record over the weekend in its final non-district tune-ups before traveling to play The Woodlands on Tuesday night. “I thought we hit the ball well today,” Lufkin head coach Clay

Berry said. “We’re going to have to do that in district because we’re going to be going against some of the best pitchers in the state.” Lufkin’s hitting attack was led by Walker Blake, who had a double, two singles and an RBI in three plate appearances. Timmy Martinez added a double, single and two RBI and Gunnar Quick had a pair of singles and an RBI. Meanwhile, Lufkin continued to get solid pitching as Casey Minshew and Hunter Wood combined on the win. Minshew started the game and worked three innings, allowing one earned run on three hits with a strikeout and no walks. Hunter Wood allowed two earned runs on three hits with a strikeout and no walks in two innings of relief. “I thought we pitched really SEE PANTHERS, PAGE 2C

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Lumberjacks now 26-3 By KEVIN GORE The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel NACOGDOCHES — With the song “We are the Champions” blasting in William R. Johnson Coliseum, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks celebrated a season that gets better and better every time the they take the court. In a challenging game with high stakes on the line, Antonio Bostic found his scoring touch in the second half, putting in 12 of his 14 points in leading the Lumberjacks to a 58-49 decision over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday night. The win — SFA’s 26th with just three losses — clinches the outright Southland Conference championship. It’s SFA’s third league title in six seasons. The Lumberjacks won back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. With the title, SFA has the No. 1 seed in next week’s Southland Tournament at the Merrell Center in Katy SFA has two byes until the semifinals, with the team’s first game scheduled at 5 p.m. Friday. “We are very happy to have won the title outright,” SFA coach Danny Kaspar said. “We had our struggles there. Antonio Bostic hit some big shots, and we got some big stops at the end of the game.” SFA outrebounded Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 36-27 and knocked down 9-of-18 threepointers, including four each by Bostic and junior guard Desmond Haymon. Haymon had 10 points in the first half, when SFA got into the locker room with a 30-29 lead. “It was good to hit some shots,” Haymon said. “This is good for our seniors. We wanted them to go out as conference champs.” Senior post Taylor Smith, a league Player of the Year candi-

2-minute drill Today’s TV schedule Pro hockey N.Y. Rangers at Washington, NBC, 11:30 a.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, NBC Sports, 6:30 p.m. Pro basketball Boston at Oklahoma City, ABC, noon Chicago at L.A. Lakers, ABC, 2:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, FSN, 6 p.m. College basketball Virginia Commonwealth at Temple, CBS, 11 a.m. Illinois at Ohio State, ESPN, 11 a.m. Big South Championship Game, ESPN2, 11 a.m. MVC Tournament Championship Game, CBS, 1 p.m. Colonial Tournament semifinals, NBC Sports, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Michigan, CBS, 3 p.m. Snowboarding Grand Prix snowboardcross, NBC Sports, noon Pro golf WGC-Cadillac Championship, NBC, 2 p.m. Auto racing Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500, Fox, 1:30 p.m. Women’s basketball ACC Tournament Championship Game, ESPN2, 1 p.m. Big 10 Tournament Championship Game, ESPN2, 3 p.m. Big 12 Tournament semifinals, FSN, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament Championship Game, ESPN2, 5 p.m. Pac 12 Tournament Championship Game, ESPN2, 7 p.m. Pro baseball World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico, ESPN, 6:30 p.m. Pro soccer MLS: San Jose vs. New York, ESPN2, 9 p.m.

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TODAY Junior college softball AC in Midwest JUCO Classic in Broken Arrow, Okla., TBA Men’s college baseball Arlington Baptist at SFA, 1 p.m. Women’s college softball SFA at Central Arkansas, noon If you would like to have your schedule included in this list, email it to jhavard@lufkindailynews.com. Results of games may be called in to 631-2608 or emailed to jhavard@lufkindailynews.com.

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District 14-5A Boys Soccer Team District The Woodlands.................................................7-1-1 Bryan................................................................5-3-1 A&M Consolidated...........................................5-3-1 Lufkin...............................................................3-3-2 Oak Ridge........................................................2-5-1 Conroe..............................................................0-4-5 College Park.....................................................1-4-3 Tuesday’s games The Woodlands 1, A&M Consolidated 0 Bryan 0, Conroe 0 College Park 2, Oak Ridge 0 Lufkin, bye Friday Lufkin 0, The Woodlands 0 A&M Consolidated 3, Bryan 2 Conroe 2, College Park 2 District 14-5A Girls Soccer Team District The Woodlands...............................................7-0-2 Lufkin.............................................................5-2-1 Oak Ridge......................................................4-2-2 A&M Consolidated.........................................3-2-4 College Park...................................................2-3-3 Bryan..............................................................2-6-1 Conroe............................................................0-8-1 Tuesday’s games The Woodlands 3, A&M Consolidated 0 Oak Ridge 0, College Park 0 Bryan 3, Conroe 1 Lufkin, bye Friday’s games The Woodlands 4, Lufkin 1 Bryan 1, A&M Consolidated 1 College Park 1, Conroe 1

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Angelina College second baseman Zach L. Smith slaps the tag on Bossier Parish runner Chase Daughdrill while Daughdrill pleads his case during Saturday’s game at Roadrunner Complex in Lufkin. The Cavaliers outslugged AC 14-10 and 8-2 to take the two-game sweep.

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A clutch hit here. An out pitch there. Any of these would have helped the Angelina College Roadrunners during Saturday’s doubleheader. Neither happened enough, as the Bossier Parish College Cavaliers rolled into town and left with a two-game sweep, outslugging AC 14-10 and 8-2 Saturday at Roadrunner Complex in Lufkin. The Cavs’ Ross Moore blasted three homers, with two of those coming in the nightcap, to finish the day with seven runs batted in. Moore opened the second game with a three-run, first-inning shot and added a two-run long ball in the seventh. Derek Steffek and Dylan Gaffney also went deep for AC in the opener, and the Roadrunners batSEE SFA, PAGE 2C tled back late to put themselves

Lady ’Runners drop games on road in position for a big rally. The ‘Runners scored three runs in the sixth — Gaffney and Steffek each homered in the inning — and loaded the bases in the seventh, eventually pushing across two runs to cut the Bossier Parish lead to 14-10. But Cav reliever Josie Chandler got a ground ball to end the inning and the game. The “missed opportunity” theme carried over into the nightcap: AC, trailing 7-1, again filled the sacks with nobody out in the seventh following a single from Zach J. Smith, a double from Caleb Kroon and Caleb Henry’s hit-by-pitch; then Cavalier starter Reid Peavy struck out the next three Roadrunners in succession.

In the eighth, AC filled the bags when Alberto Sanabria reached on an error, Dillon Knebel got hit by a pitch and Matt Sinclair singled to right. BPCC’s Chandler came on again, getting a double-play ball off the bat of Greg Belton and a comebacker from Kroon. In all, the ‘Runners stranded 11 runners in the nightcap. AC (8-19, 3-7) will host Panola College on Wednesday starting at 3 p.m. Lady Roadrunners drop three games to ranked teams in JUCO Classic — AC’s Lady Roadrunner softball team took a long bus ride to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for the JUCO Classic, and did their best to pull off upsets of some of the nation’s best

teams. AC led Des Moines College 3-1 in the sixth inning before a pair of errors opened the flood gates, leading to the Lady ‘Runners 9-1 loss. The Lady Roadrunners then dropped a 13-11 decision to No. 6 Northeast Oklahoma despite a homer from ShyAnne Stone. The last loss might have been the most painful: AC dropped an 8-4 decision in eight innings to No. 3 Cowley County. Hannah Coker and Lindsay Jacobs each homered, giving the Lady Roadrunners 20 homers already this season. AC will conclude the tournament on Sunday and will resume conference play at home on Friday against Coastal Bend. The email address for Angelina College’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu

DORAL, Fla. — Tiger Woods hit a tee shot that got stuck in a palm tree. That’s about the only thing that didn’t fall his way Saturday in the Cadillac Championship. Woods made seven more birdies on the Blue Monster at Doral, the last one from 15 feet on the 18th hole that gave him a 5-under 67 and a four-shot lead over Graeme McDowell heading into the final round. Woods has made 24 birdies and taken only 74 putts through three rounds, both personal bests in his PGA Tour career. It put him in great position to win his 17th career World Golf Championship, and his first since 2009.

Brawl mars Canada win in WBC, 10-3 PHOENIX — A little bunt single turned this WBC matchup into a World Boxing Classic. Alfredo Aceves and several players threw nasty punches when a fierce, full-scale brawl broke out in the ninth inning Saturday of Canada’s 10-3 romp over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, a melee that also involved fans and set off skirmishes in the seats. Multiple fights erupted after Canada’s Rene Tosoni was hit in the back by a pitch from Arnold Leon with the score 9-3 at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. It quickly turned into a wild scene.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Assigned C Manuel Pina and OF Luis Durango to their minor league camp. NEW YORK YANKEES — Announced the retirement of RHP Mariano Rivera, effective at the end of the season. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reassigned RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Sonny Gray and LHP Justin Thomas to their minor league camp. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Agreed to terms with CB Leodis McKelvin. HOCKEY National Hockey League CALGARY FLAMES — Activated C Mikael Backlund from injured reserve. Assigned LW Sven Baertschi to Abbotsford (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS — Recalled G Alex Stalock and F Matt Pelech from Worcester (AHL). Reassigned G Thomas Heemskerk to Worcester. Activated F Tommy Wingles from injured reserve. Placed F Marty Havlat on injured reserve. American Hockey League PROVIDENCE BRUINS — Reassigned F Justin Courtnall to South Carolina (ECHL). SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Recalled C Nathan Moon from Evansville (ECHL). ECHL READING ROYALS — Signed D Nathan Martine. Released F Jeff Corey. COLLEGE NEW JERSEY CITY — Named Justin McGhee, Connor Medler and Dan Perrine assistant baseball coaches. TOWSON — Announced it is discontinuing the men’s soccer program effective immediately, and baseball program effective at the end of the season and will reinstate the men’s tennis program.

College basketball BIG 12 CONFERENCE Conference All Games W L PCT W L Kansas 14 4 .778 26 5 Kansas St. 14 4 .778 25 6 Oklahoma St. 13 5 .722 23 7 Oklahoma 11 7 .611 20 10 Iowa St. 11 7 .611 21 10 Baylor 9 9 .500 18 13 Texas 7 11 .389 15 16 West Virginia 6 12 .333 13 18 Texas Tech 3 15 .167 10 19 TCU 2 16 .111 11 20 Monday’s Games Kansas 79, Texas Tech 42 Texas 79, Baylor 70 Tuesday’s game Kansas State 79, TCU 68 Wednesday’s games Iowa State 87, Oklahoma State 76 Oklahoma 83, West Virginia 70 Saturday’s games Oklahoma State 76, Kansas State 70 Iowa State 83, West Virginia 74 Texas 71, Texas Tech 69, OT TCU 70, Oklahoma 67 Baylor 81, Kansas 58

PCT .839 .805 .767 .667 .677 .581 .484 .419 .345 .355

Major scores SOUTH Alabama 61, Georgia 58 Florida St. 71, NC State 67 Kentucky 61, Florida 57 Louisville 73, Notre Dame 57 Memphis 86, UAB 71 Miami 62, Clemson 49 Mississippi 81, LSU 67 Northwestern St. 84, Sam Houston St. 73 Tennessee 64, Missouri 62 Vanderbilt 74, South Carolina 64 MIDWEST Ball St. 53, N. Illinois 51 Cincinnati 61, South Florida 53, OT Iowa 74, Nebraska 60 North Dakota 68, S. Utah 61 Ohio 58, Miami (Ohio) 54 Pittsburgh 81, DePaul 66 Purdue 89, Minnesota 73 Saint Louis 78, La Salle 54 Toledo 78, E. Michigan 67 W. Michigan 71, Cent. Michigan 68 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 73, Texas A&M 62 Oklahoma St. 76, Kansas St. 70 Texas 71, Texas Tech 69, OT UTEP 76, SMU 63 FAR WESTArizona 73, Arizona St. 58 Boise St. 69, San Diego St. 65 Montana St. 71, Sacramento St. 55 Oregon St. 64, Colorado 58 UCLA 61, Washington 54 Utah 72, Oregon 62 TOURNAMENT America East Conference First Round UMBC 69, Hartford 62 Vermont 61, New Hampshire 42 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship Florida Gulf Coast 88, Mercer 75 Big South Conference Semifinals Charleston Southern 71, VMI 65 Liberty 65, Gardner-Webb 62 Colonial Athletic Association First Round George Mason 60, Drexel 54 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Niagara 74, Siena 62 Missouri Valley Conference Semifinals Creighton 64, Indiana St. 43 Northeast Conference Semifinals

LIU Brooklyn 94, Wagner 82 Mount St. Mary’s 69, Robert Morris 60 Patriot League Semifinals Bucknell 78, Army 70 Lafayette 82, Lehigh 69 Southern Conference Quarterfinals Appalachian St. 74, Furman 60 Davidson 86, Georgia Southern 59 EAST Boston College 74, Georgia Tech 72 Fordham 76, St. Bonaventure 72 George Washington 81, Dayton 80, OT Georgetown 61, Syracuse 39 Iowa St. 83, West Virginia 74 Marquette 69, St. John’s 67, OT UConn 63, Providence 59, OT UMass 75, Rhode Island 66

TOURNAMENT Atlantic 10 Conference Quarterfinals Dayton 74, George Washington 49 Saint Joseph’s 73, Duquesne 60 Temple 48, Charlotte 47 Atlantic Coast Conference Semifinals Duke 72, Florida St. 66 North Carolina 72, Maryland 65 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship Stetson 68, Florida Gulf Coast 64 Big 12 Conference Quarterfinals Baylor 80, Kansas St. 47 Oklahoma St. 59, Texas Tech 54 Big East Conference Second Round South Florida 42, Rutgers 39 St. John’s 51, Seton Hall 45 Big Ten Conference Semifinals Purdue 77, Nebraska 64 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Semifinals Iona 68, Siena 58 Marist 61, Niagara 36 Mid-American Conference First Round Bowling Green 76, Kent St. 35 Buffalo 56, N. Illinois 46 Miami (Ohio) 83, Ohio 61 W. Michigan 80, E. Michigan 72 Ohio Valley Conference Championship UT-Martin 87, Tennessee Tech 80, OT Southeastern Conference Semifinals Texas A&M 66, Tennessee 62 Southern Conference Quarterfinals Appalachian St. 74, Coll. of Charleston 60 Chattanooga 78, Georgia Southern 53 Davidson 70, UNC-Greensboro 47 Summit League First Round IUPUI 59, UMKC 47 S. Dakota St. 67, Oakland 53 Sun Belt Conference Quarterfinals FIU 57, Arkansas St. 50 Middle Tennessee 59, Louisiana-Monroe 56

Philadelphia at Orlando, 5 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. 1. Baylor (30-1) beat Texas 80-47. Next: vs. Oklahoma Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Utah, 8 p.m. State, Sunday. 2. Notre Dame (28-1) did not play. Next: vs. South Florida, Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. New York at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Sunday. 3. UConn (27-3) did not play. Next: vs. DePaul, Sunday. 4. Stanford (29-2) vs. No. 18 Colorado. Next: vs. No. 5 CaliNASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders fornia or No. 14 UCLA, Sunday. 5. California (28-2) vs. No. 14 UCLA. Next: vs. No. 4 Stanford Through March 3 Points or No. 18 Colorado, Sunday. 6. Duke (29-2) beat No. 23 Florida State 72-66. Next: vs. 1, Jimmie Johnson, 90. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 82. 3, Brad Keselowski, 82. 4, Denny Hamlin, 72. 5, Clint Bowyer, 72. No. 15 North Carolina, Sunday. 7. Kentucky (27-4) beat No. 12 Georgia 60-38. Next: vs. No. 6, Greg Biffle, 66. 7, Mark Martin, 65. 8, Jeff Gordon, 60. 9, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 60. 10, Aric Almirola, 60. 19 Texas A&M, Sunday. 8. Penn State (25-5) lost to Michigan State 54-46. Next: 11, Carl Edwards, 59. 12, Marcos Ambrose, 52. 13, J.J. Yeley, 50. 14, Bobby Labonte, 49. 15, Jeff Burton, 48. 16, David TBA. 9. Tennessee (24-7) lost to No. 19 Texas A&M 66-62. Next: Reutimann, 48. 17, Paul Menard, 48. 18, Matt Kenseth, 46. 19, Casey Mears, 45. 20, Ryan Newman, 44. TBA. 10. Maryland (24-7) lost to No. 15 North Carolina 72-65. Money 1,. Jimmie Johnson, $1,774,986. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Next: TBA. 11. Dayton (27-1) beat George Washington 74-49. Next: vs. $1,282,089. 3, Mark Martin, $943,963. 4, Brad Keselowski, $875,931. 5, Matt Kenseth, $725,447. 6, Kevin Saint Joseph’s, Sunday. 12. Georgia (25-6) lost to No. 7 Kentucky 60-38. Next: TBD. Harvick, $675,379. 7, Ryan Newman, $672,029. 8, Carl 13. Louisville (23-7) did not play. Next: vs. St. John’s, Sun- Edwards, $669,864. 9, Greg Biffle, $655,639. 10, Kyle Busch, $536,143. day. 14. UCLA (24-6) vs. No. 5 California. Next: vs. No. 4 Stanford 11, Jeff Gordon, $528,510. 12, Denny Hamlin, $527,839. 13, Aric Almirola, $524,235. 14, Clint Bowyer, $513,179. or No. 18 Colorado, Sunday. 15. North Carolina (28-5) beat No. 10 Maryland 72-65. 15, Tony Stewart, $506,079. 16, Joey Logano, $505,130. 17, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $498,710. 18, Martin Truex Jr., Next: vs. No. 6 Duke, Sunday. 16. Delaware (27-3) did not play. Next: vs. George Mason or $488,809. 19, Marcos Ambrose, $488,491. 20, Kurt Busch, $480,679. UNC Wilmington, Friday. NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule-Winners 17. South Carolina (24-7) did not play. Next: TBA. 18. Colorado (25-5) vs. No. 4 Stanford. Next: vs. No. 5 Cali- Through March 3 Feb. 16 — x-The Sprint Unlimited (Kevin Harvick) fornia or No. 14 UCLA, Sunday. 19. Texas A&M (23-9) beat No. 9 Tennessee 66-62. Next: vs. Feb. 21 — x-Budweiser Duel 1 (Kevin Harvick) Feb. 21 — x-Budweiser Duel 2 (Kyle Busch) No. 7 Kentucky, Sunday. 20. Green Bay (26-2) beat Milwaukee 80-56. Next: Horizon Feb. 24 — Daytona 500 (Jimmie Johnson) March 3 — Subway Fresh Fit 500 (Carl Edwards) League quarterfinals, Wednesday. March 10 — Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas 21. Nebraska (23-8) lost to Purdue 77-64. Next: TBD. March 17 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. 22. LSU (20-11) did not play. Next: TBA. 23. Florida State (22-9) lost to No. 6 Duke 72-66. Next: March 24 — Auto Club 400, Fontana, Calif. April 7 — STP Gas Booster 500, Ridgeway, Va. TBA. 24. Syracuse (23-6) did not play. Next: vs. Villanova or April 13 — NRA 500, Fort Worth, Texas April 21 — STP 400, Kansas City, Kan. Georgetown, Sunday. 25. Toledo (27-2) did not play. Next: MAC semifinals, Friday. April 27 — Toyota Owners 400, Richmond, Va. May 5 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. May 11 — Bojangles’ Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. May 18 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. EASTERN CONFERENCE May 18 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. Atlantic Division W L Pct GB May 26 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. New York 38 22 .633 — June 2 — Dover 400, Dover, Del. Brooklyn 37 26 .587 2½ June 9 — Pocono 400, Long Pond, Pa. Boston 34 27 .557 4½ June 16 — Quicken Loans 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Toronto 24 39 .381 15½ June 23 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. Philadelphia 23 38 .377 15½ June 29 — Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. July 6 — Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola, Daytona Southeast Division W L Pct GB Beach, Fla. x-Miami 46 14 .767 — July 14 — New Hampshire 300, Loudon, N.H. Atlanta 34 28 .548 13 July 28 — Crown Royal Presents The Your Hero’s Name Here Washington 19 41 .317 27 400 at The Brickyard, Indianapolis Orlando 17 46 .270 30½ Aug. 4 — Pennsylvania 400, Long Pond, Pa. Charlotte 13 49 .210 34 Aug. 11 — Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 18 — Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Central Division W L Pct GB Aug. 24 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Indiana 39 23 .629 — Sep. 1 — AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta, Hampton, Ga. Chicago 35 27 .565 4 Sep. 7 — Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond, Va. Milwaukee 30 29 .508 7½ Sep. 15 — GEICO 400, Joliet, Ill. Detroit 23 41 .359 17 Sep. 22 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Cleveland 21 41 .339 18 Sep. 29 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 6 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. WESTERN CONFERENCE Oct. 12 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Southwest Division W L Pct GB Oct. 20 — Camping World RV Sales 500, Talladega, Ala. San Antonio 48 15 .762 — Oct. 27 — Goody’s Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Memphis 42 19 .689 5 Nov. 3 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Houston 34 29 .540 14 Nov. 10 — AdvoCare 500, Avondale, Ariz. Dallas 28 33 .459 19 Nov. 17 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla. New Orleans 21 42 .333 27 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 46 16 .742 — 2013 Texas Girls Coaches Association Softball Poll Denver 41 22 .651 5½ March 4, 2013 Utah 32 31 .508 14½ Class 1A Portland 29 32 .475 16½ 1. Junction; 2. Flatonia; 3. Sam Rayburn; 4. Alto; 5. HarMinnesota 21 37 .362 23 leton; 6. Ganado; 7. Bosqueville; 8. Weimar; 9. Trenton; 10. Falls City; 11. Beckville; 12. Ralls; 13. Olney; 14. Pacific Division W L Pct GB Woodsboro; 15. Lockney; 16. Eldorado; 17. Blue Ridge; 18. L.A. Clippers 44 20 .688 — Saltillo; 19. Petrolia; 20. Shiner Golden State 35 28 .556 8½ Class 2A L.A. Lakers 32 31 .508 11½ 1. Danbury; 2. Natalia; 3. Salado; 4. Santa Gertrudis Sacramento 22 42 .344 22 Academy; 5. San Diego; 6. Goliad; 7. Bruceville-Eddy; 8. Phoenix 21 41 .339 22 Hallettsville; 9. Weimar; 10. Grandview; 11. Winnsboro; 12. Gladewater Sabine; 13. Rogers; 14. Nacogdoches Central x-clinched playoff spot Heights; 15. Aransas Pass; 16. Troup; 17. Jourdanton; 18. ——— Crawford; 19. Alpine; 20. Tatum Friday’s Games Class 3A Oklahoma City 116, Charlotte 94 1. LaGrange; 2. Pleasanton; 3. Sanger; 4. Jasper; 5. Lufkin Indiana 115, Orlando 86 Hudson; 6. Liberty Hill; 7. West; 8. Rusk; 9. Burkburnett; 10. Memphis 103, Cleveland 92 Robinson; 11. Henderson; 12. Mineola; 13. Bridge City; 14. Brooklyn 95, Washington 78 Huffman-Hargrave; 15. Devine; 16. Sweeny; 17. Mexia; 18. Dallas 102, Detroit 99 Paris North Lamar; 19. Yoakum; 20. Gken Rose Chicago 89, Utah 88 Class 4A Boston 107, Atlanta 102, OT 1. Barbers Hill; 2. Dripping Springs; 3. Richmond Foster; 4. Miami 102, Philadelphia 93 Wichita Falls Rider; 5. New Caney; 6. Little cypress MauPortland 136, San Antonio 106 riceville; 7. Corpus Christi Moody; 8. Aledo; 9. Brenham; 10. Sacramento 121, Phoenix 112 El Paso Hanks; 11. Mansfield Legacy; 12. Waxahachie; 13. Houston 94, Golden State 88 Burleson; 14. Weatherford; 15. Buda Hays; 16. Georgetown L.A. Lakers 118, Toronto 116, OT East View; 17. Elgin; 18. Birdville; 19. Nederland; 20. Forney Saturday’s Games Class 5A Brooklyn 93, Atlanta 80 1. Flower Mound Marcus; 2. Lubbock Coronado; 3. Cy Fair; New York 113, Utah 84 4. Pearland; 5. Austin Westlake; 6. Oak Ridge; 7. Deerpark; Memphis 96, New Orleans 85 8. Austin Bowie; 9. Katy Cinco Ranch; 10. Keller; 11. BrazoCharlotte at Washington, (n) swood; 12. Alvin; 13. McKinney Boyd; 14. The Woodlands; Minnesota at Denver, (n) 15. Smithson Valley; 16. Round Rock McNeil; 17. San Houston at Phoenix, (n) Antonio O’Connor; 18. Edinburg North; 19. Atascocita; 20. Milwaukee at Golden State, (n) San Benito Sunday’s Games Boston at Oklahoma City, noon Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 2:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 5 p.m. Cleveland at Toronto, 5 p.m.

five hits, three walks, two hit batters and 13 Panthers coming to the plate. Haylen Green was hit by a pitch, Blake doubled and Mason McCarty walked to load the bases. Britty Stovall followed with a bases-loaded walk and Gunnar Quick hit an RBI single to make it 4-1. Caleb Guzman brought in a run with a sacrifice fly and Abney plated the sixth run with an RBI groundout. After Cort McPherson was hit by a pitch, Timmy Martinez came through with an RBI double to extend the lead to 7-1. Green, who led off the inning by being hit by a pitch, was walked to load the bases. Blake followed with his second hit of the inning, an RBI single, and McCarty finished off the rally with a two-run single, making it 10-1. Marshall cut the margin to 10-3 in the fifth inning on a Brune RBI double and a Cameron Hill sacrifice fly. But the Panthers’ offense didn’t slow down in the fifth in-

ning. Guzman reached on an error and eventually scored on a wild pitch. McPherson then roped an RBI triple to right and Martinez put the 10-run mercy rule into effect with an RBI single. Other hitters for Lufkin were Abney and McCarty (single, 2 RBI), McPherson (triple, RBI), Stovall (single, RBI), Kenny Gilbert (single) and Guzman (RBI). Lufkin (9-5) will be back in action on Tuesday night as it opens 14-5A play at The Woodlands. Tyler Stubblefield, who struck out 17 Arlington Martin hitters in a one-hitter on Thursday night, will draw the start for the Pack. Lufkin JV baseball 6, Kilgore 4 — The Lufkin Panthers JV came from behind to take a 6-4 win over Kilgore on Friday night. After facing a 4-0 hole in the fifth inning, Skylar Cockrell walked, Zac Thompson had a bunt single and Jesse Philp was hit by a pitch. Parker Ford and Logan Lair followed with RBI hits. Ben Osgood and Jerry McCarty also

Top 25 Fared Saturday’s games 1. Gonzaga (29-2) did not play. Next: WCC semifinals, 1. Gonzaga (29-2) vs. Loyola Marymount. Next: vs. Saint Mary’s (Cal) or San Diego, Monday. 2. Indiana (25-5) did not play. Next: at No. 7 Michigan, Sunday. 3. Duke (26-4) at North Carolina. Next: ACC tournament. 4. Kansas (26-5) lost to Baylor 81-58. Next: Big 12 tournament. 5. Georgetown (24-5) beat No. 17 Syracuse 61-39. Next: Big East tournament. 6. Miami (24-6) beat Clemson 62-49. Next: ACC tournament. 7. Michigan (25-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 2 Indiana, Sunday. 8. Louisville (26-5) beat No. 24 Notre Dame 73-57. Next: Big East tournament. 9. Kansas State (25-6) lost to No. 13 Oklahoma State 7670. Next: Big 12 tournament. 10. Michigan State (23-7) did not play. Next: vs. Northwestern, Sunday. 11. Florida (24-6) lost to Kentucky 61-57. Next: SEC tournament. 12. New Mexico (26-5) lost to Air Force 89-88. Next: Mountain West tournament. 13. Oklahoma State (23-7) beat No. 9 Kansas State 76-70. Next: Big 12 tournament. 14. Ohio State (22-7) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois, Sunday. 15. Marquette (23-7) beat St. John’s 69-67, OT. Next: Big East tournament. 16. Saint Louis (24-6) beat La Salle 78-54. Next: Atlantic 10 tournament. 17. Syracuse (23-8) lost to No. 5 Georgetown 61-39. Next: Big East tournament. 18. Arizona (24-6) beat Arizona State 73-58. Next: Pac-12 tournament. 19. Oregon (23-8) lost to Utah 72-62. Next: Pac-12 tournament. 20. Pittsburgh (24-7) beat DePaul 81-66. Next: Big East tournament. 21. VCU (24-6) did not play. Next: at Temple, Sunday. 22. Wisconsin (20-10) did not play. Next: at Penn State, Sunday. 23. UCLA (23-8) beat Washington 61-54. Next: Pac-12 tournament. 24. Notre Dame (23-8) lost to No. 8 Louisville 73-57. Next: Big East tournament. 25. Memphis (27-4) beat UAB 86-71. Next: Conference USA tournament.

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UALR 65, Troy 52 W. Kentucky 61, Louisiana-Lafayette 57 West Coast Conference Semifinals Gonzaga 62, BYU 43

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well this weekend,” Berry said. “We got some good innings out of five different guys. “The one thing we will have to get better at is on defense because we can’t afford to just give away runs in district.” Jacob Foster took the loss on the mound for Marshall, allowing eight earned runs on six hits with two walks, three hit batters and no strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings. He was staked to a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Staylen Roach singled and came around to score on a Landon Brune RBI triple. That lead was short lived as Lufkin struck for two runs in the bottom half of the inning. Britty Stovall started Lufkin’s attack with a leadoff single and eventually came around to score on a wild pitch. The Panthers’ second run came around to score on a Tyler Abney single that made it 2-1. The Panthers then seized control of the game with an eightrun fourth inning that featured

added RBIs in the inning as the Panthers scored five runs to take a 5-4 lead. Lufkin added an insurance run in the sixth inning. On the mound, Philp started and pitched two innings before Worth Gabrile entered the game in releif and pitched three scoreless inning. Lair entered the game with two runners on and no outs in the sixth inning and induced a double play on the first pitch before Osgood threw out a runner attempting to steal on his second pitch. Ryan Lyles had two hits for Lufkin and Philp, Ford and Gabriel had a hit. Lufkin JV baseball 0, Mount Pleasant 0 — The Lufkin JV played to a 0-0 tie with Mount Pleasant in a game that was called after seven innings due to the tournament’s time limit. Lair worked the first six innings before McCarty pitched the last inning. Josh Havard’s email address is jhavard@lufkindailynews.com.

Ladyjacks nip Islanders, 58-52 By KEVIN GORE from the floor. The Ladyjacks The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel were 5-of-14 on three-pointers. “We hit some shots,” SFA NACOGDOCHES — The Ste- coach Brandon Schneider said. phen F. Austin Ladyjacks had “When we hit four or five threejust enough at the end to turn pointers we’re OK. We can’t win back a determined opponent that with two or three.” is led by a former SFA coach. Chadwick, who was 173-44 and Sophomore center Porsha won five league titles and led SFA Roberts scored 15 points, 10 in to the NCAA Tournament seven the first half, in leading the La- times, said there is a lot of work dyjacks to a 58-52 decision over ahead at Corpus Christi. This Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and was his first season with the Ishead coach Royce Chadwick. landers after leaving Marshall SFA blew a 15-point first-half University. The Islanders closed lead and trailed by as many as their season with a split on the seven points in the second half. road swing to Northwestern In a close game in the final State and SFA, defeating NSU minutes, Tierany Henderson’s and losing to the Ladyjacks. jumper with 35 seconds remain“A lot of history here,” he said ing increased SFA’s leads to 56-51 of returning to SFA. “Some of the with 35 seconds to play. best friends I have in the world SFA (13-16, 8-10) will be the No. are from Nacogdoches.” 7 seed in the Southland ConferHis Islanders were led by Ashence Tournament at the Merrell ley Darley and Taryn Gregory, Center in Katy. The Ladyjacks who both scored 12 points. The will play No. 6 seed Central Ar- visitors took 55 shots — 10 more kansas at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in than SFA, but they converted just a first-round game. 17. Henderson was 4-of-5 from the “We have a lot of great people field — 3-of-4 on 3-pointers, in in our program,” Chadwick said. pushing SFA ahead of the Island- “But we have to go out and get ers (4-25, 3-15). equal talent. I expected to win SFA overcame 20 turnovers by more game. We have to get a talshooting better than 48 percent ent influx.”

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Douglass falls short By BRANDON OGDEN “We were 2-3 on Jan. 11 and The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel didn’t even know if we were going to make the playoffs. We won AUSTIN — The Douglass Indi- 13 straight, but came up short. ans found themselves in a famil- We still were able to end it on our iar situation in Saturday night’s terms and play as long as they Class A, Division II title game — would let us.” with their backs against the wall. “I’m proud of these guys,” Douglass, which used a 13- Douglass head coach Mark Leusgame winning streak to overcome chner said. being in fifth place in district to “These kids have great charreach the state championship acter, and I was confident they game, found themselves down 16 would fight, battle and give their points — 51-35 — with less than best until the end. four minutes remaining. “We were just trying to conUsing the same moxie and de- tinue to get stops. But they did termination that helped them get a good job of prolonging their to Austin, the Indians attempted possessions and forced us to take a late rally, scoring 19 points in more chances, which led to some the game’s final four minutes. easy buckets for them. They’re a But in the end, time ran out very good team.” on Douglass’ comeback attempt The loss ended the high school and season as Roxton took a 60-54 career of four-year starter Reed victory here at the Frank Erwin Westbrook, who scored 11 of his Center. 22 points in the fourth quarter to “It stinks right now, but we help. can’t hang our heads,” Douglass Douglass put pressure on Roxjunior Bryce Westbrook said. ton in the final minutes.

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’Jacks complete sweep NACOGDOCHES — The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack baseball team completed the series sweep of Arlington Baptist, shutting out the Patriots 9-0 in game one and winning 13-2 in eight innings in game two, in a doubleheader Saturday at Jaycees Field. SFA (7-7) recorded 24 total hits across both games, highlighted by senior Ricardo Sanchez. The Houston native picked up five hits in the doubleheader, finishing four-for-five, with three runs scored and a RBI in the first game

and one-for-four, with a double, RBI and run scored in the series finale. Joseph Olson was three-forfive with an RBI and run scored in game two on the day, while Max Lamantia and Rene Moreda each finished two-for-three. Seven different batters for the ’Jacks recorded a hit in each game, with multi-hit performances from Jordon Lenaburg, Jordan Camel, Freddy Villalobos, Sanchez, Olson, Lamantia and Moreda.

SFA Continued from Page 1C date, compiled a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. He added 5 assists and 3 blocks. “For two years, I wanted to get a ring,” Smith said. “When I visited here and saw those two rings (from 2008 and 2009), I said I wanted one. This is great. Icing on the cake.” Kaspar spoke around the Christmas about how he thought he had the ingredients of a special team, a championship squad, after a 16-point road win over Tulsa. The Lumberjacks also defeated Oklahoma and Long Beach State on the road. They didn’t lose a home game all season, going 15-0 on their home floor. “We had some big wins against quality opponents,” Kaspar said. “I’m very appreciative of the work that the players put in. They deserve all the accolades that they are getting. “The crowds have been great for the last month. The fans were great. They helped us win this championship.” Texas A&M Corpus Christi (6-23, 5-13) brought an athletic, good-sized team into the game with intentions on spoiling SFA’s celebration. The visitors played well in the first half in sticking right with

SFA behind Will Nelson’s 12 firsthalf points. But Nelson managed just 3 points in the second 20 minutes. After Bostic hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 37-37 with 11 13:41 to play, SFA backup Nikola Gajic blocked a shot, leading to a score by Smith. That was the start of a 13-2 run that pushed SFA’s lead to 50-39 with 6:20 left to play The Islanders got to within 9 points at 50-41, but SFA’s defense was relentless down the stretch Two more wins will give the Lumberjacks the league tournament title and an NCAA berth, SFA’s second in school history. The team already has an NIT berth locked up, by virtue of winning the league’s No. 1 seed in the tournament. “It can be a short season if we are not ready,” Kaspar said. “We’ll need a good week of practice.” Northwestern State is the No. 2 seed in the tournament and will play in the 7:30 p.m. semifinal on Friday. Other teams in the tournament are Nicholls State, McNeese, Sam Houston, Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana and Oral Roberts. The two first-round men’s games are Wednesday.

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TCU surprises Oklahoma, 70-67 FORT WORTH (AP) — Garlon Green scored 18 points in his final home game, but TCU nearly blew a 25-point lead before holding on late as the Horned Frogs snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating Oklahoma 7067 on Saturday. The Sooners scored 16 straight points in the second half to get back in the game, but their rally fell short when Sam Grooms missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have sent the game into overtime. The Horned Frogs (11-20, 2-16 Big 12) went on a 19-1 run in the first half to build a big lead. They pushed their advantage to 47-22 on Kyan Anderson’s 3-pointer in the opening minute of the second half. Romero Osby scored 19 points, and Andrew Fitzgerald added 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, for Oklahoma (20-10, 11-7), which will play Iowa State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament Thursday. Connell Crossland and Charles Hill Jr. each scored 13 points for the Horned Frogs, who won for the first time since upsetting No.

4 Kansas on Feb. 6. Green hit a 3-pointer to stretch TCU’s lead to 59-42 before Oklahoma went on a 16-0 run. The Sooners made six free throws in a row, including a pair from Osby that made it 59-50. Osby closed the run with a dunk, cutting TCU’s lead to 59-58 with 4:30 remaining. The Horned Frogs went scoreless for more than 7 minutes before Green broke the slump with a 3-pointer, making it 62-58 with 3:40 left. Green broke loose for a dunk that made it 68-63 with 18.3 seconds left. Grooms had a layup, and after TCU was hit with a fivesecond violation, Osby scored to bring the Sooners within 68-67 with 8.3 seconds remaining. After Anderson made two free throws, Oklahoma had one final chance. Grooms had an open 3-pointer at the buzzer, but he missed. The Sooners missed all 16 of their 3-point attempts. TCU, which came into the game shooting less than 40 percent, made 54 percent of its shots and racked up a season-high 20 assists.

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Baylor’s Cory Jefferson (34), left, dunks over Kansas Jeff Withey (5) in the first half Saturday in Waco.

Baylor stuns Jayhawks WACO (AP) — Kansas had a share of its ninth Big 12 regularseason title in a row even before Ben McLemore scored a layup off the opening tip at Baylor. That ended up being the only lead the fourth-ranked Jayhawks had, and as close as they came to claiming the outright league title on the final day of the regular season. Pierre Jackson had 28 points with 10 assists and Cory Jeffer-

son scored 25 points, mixing in his first three career 3-pointers with his usual powerful dunks, and Baylor handed the Jayhawks their worst loss in seven years. The 81-58 loss Saturday night kept Kansas from winning conference regular-season title outright for the fifth year in a row. “It doesn’t feel like we’ve won it at all. We tied Kansas State,” said Jeff Withey, one of four Kansas seniors in the starting

lineup with standout freshman McLemore. “It’s cool to win, obviously. To win nine in a row is huge. But it just stinks to lose.” Especially like this, after winning their last seven games. The Jayhawks (26-5, 14-4 Big 12) will still be the No. 1 seed for next week’s conference tournament in Kansas City. “Yeah, I’m happy we got a ninth, I’m never going to apologize for winning a league cham-

pionship,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “It’s not exactly the way we scripted it, which I think is pretty obvious. They were so much better than us. ... I’m not happy, but I’m a lot happier than I would be if it was different and we finished second.” The Jayhawks knew they already had a piece of the Big 12 title after Kansas State (25-6, 14-4) lost 76-70 earlier Saturday at No. 13 Oklahoma State.

Cowboys top K-State STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Coach Travis Ford can’t be certain whether NBA prospect Marcus Smart has played his last home game at Oklahoma State. If he did, he went out with one of his typical beyond-the-boxscore plays, changing the game and the Big 12 championship picture. Smart scored 21 points, but perhaps none of his plays were as big as the charging foul he drew that turned the momentum as the 13th-ranked Cowboys beat No. 9 Kansas State 76-70 on Saturday. After officials had stopped the game to review a Smart jump shot and rule that it was not a 3-pointer but a 2, he got between

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UT enters conference tourney as 7th seed LUBBOCK (AP) — Sheldon McClellan scored 28 points to lead Texas to a 71-69 overtime win over Texas Tech on Saturday. Julien Lewis added 15 points, including the game-winning basket in the final second. Jaye Crockett led the Red Raiders (10-19. 3-15 Big 12) with 15 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Tolbert and Josh Gray each added 11 points. Tolbert also had seven rebounds. The Longhorns (15-16, 7-11) scored the first bucket of the game, then the Red Raiders went on a 9-0 run. The Longhorns tied the game a few times but did not lead again until overtime. Texas Tech led 34-17 with 5:24 to go in the first half, but McLellan and Lewis would help the Longhorns rally. The Longhorns trailed by seven at the half, 37-30, and came out with a more aggressive defensive approach in the second half to help them force overtime. After a 9-0 run early in the game and the 10-0 run that gave the Red Raiders the biggest lead of the night, 34-17, it looked as

if the Red Raiders were going to run away with it. It was then the Longhorns defense began to press the young Tech team, forcing them to speed up the game and take contested shots. The Texas bench stepped it up, giving the Longhorns an astounding 50 points, 32 of those in the second half. Texas went on a 22-5 run that included the final five minutes of the first half and the first five minutes of the second half. The Red Raiders saw the game slip away one missed free throw at a time (20 of 37), while the Longhorns racked up 19 secondchance points off of 20 offensive rebounds. Jamal Williams Jr. stole the ball and drove the length of the court to end on a slam dunk to put Tech up, 60-52, with 4:46 left in the game. Lewis answered for the Longhorns with two 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to bring the Longhorns within 61-58 with The Associated Press 3:20 remaining. Twelve of Lewis’ Texas’ Cameron Ridley, front, grabs a rebound away from Texas Tech’s Dejan Kravic during their 15 points came late in the game. game in Lubbock Saturday. Dejan Kravic added 10 points.

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No certainties as F1 gets set to start 2013 season By CHRIS LINES AP Auto Racing Writer

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Old F1 venues

Evolution of F1 circuits

Italian track has long straights, fast corners

F1 venues have gone through major changes in theory and design since the sport’s early days. Today, driver safety and fan amenities tend to determine track layouts. Gone are the days of long circuits, cutting through forests and lacking tight curves to limit speeds. Map symbols

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• Autodromo Monza Track at Monza, Italy, was first specifically built to host a Grand Prix, in 1922; has hosted 65 F1 GPs since 1950; long been among the fastest circuits and most dangerous

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Formula One is sometimes derided by critics as predictable, yet even the biggest skeptics may concede that the 2013 season is cloaked in uncertainty. At the completion of the last preseason tests, reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel said: “We have never had a winter that was less conclusive than this one.” And that only describes what happened on the track, where nine different drivers topped the time sheets in the first nine sessions. It does not take into account the off-track intrigue, with every team facing the dilemma about what resources to put into developing the 2013 cars and what to put into getting a head start on designing the radically-different 2014 cars with their V6 turbo engines. As usual in F1, the answer to those questions will be determined by money; some teams will be able to wage war on those two fronts, others will be forced to sacrifice one for the other. The first impact can already be seen in the 2013 designs. Red Bull, for instance, has made only minor tweaks to the 2012 model car. And who can blame them, given Vettel and the team have won the past three world titles? “There are no huge changes,” master designer Adrian Newey said. “It’s very much an evolutionary car. All the principles the same as last year. The devil has very much been in the detail with this car. We’ve tidied up some bits that we felt could be improved on. Development is now the key through the year.” McLaren, by contrast, has overhauled its design from last year and Jenson Button acknowledged that could cost the team in the early races. “If we started this year with last year’s car with a few changes to it, and we’d developed that car into 2013, we could have started with a very good car at the first race,” Button said. “But after three or four races you would realize that you’re at the end of the development curve with it. “It’s a long season at 19 races. It’s about being strong over the whole season, not just the first couple of races.” McLaren will go into the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne without Lewis Hamilton for the first time since 2006. Hamilton decamped to Mercedes to partner with Nico Rosberg in the biggest driver change for the coming campaign. Mercedes topped the times in the final preseason tests in Barcelona, raising hopes that the team could be a genuine contender in 2013. However, Hamilton knows raw lap-time data from testing is an unreliable guide to how the teams will perform during the season. “People are talking us up at the moment, (Sebastian) Vettel and Fernando (Alonso) saying we’re going to be competing for the world championship. I really don’t see that happening at the moment,” Hamilton said. “You’ve got to remember the car was more than a second off, sometimes two seconds off, last year and we’ve not caught two seconds up. The new teams will have put another second on this year and we’ve not caught up three seconds. That’s just a fact. “Hopefully by the end of the year we will have gained three seconds but definitely not at the beginning.” Bookmakers seem to share Hamilton’s caution, installing him at No. 4 in most markets for the drivers’ championship, behind Vettel, Alonso and Button, and just ahead of Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen. Alonso’s prominent position is a testament not only to his superb racecraft but also the fact that Ferrari travels to Melbourne with a car that looked genuinely competitive in the preseason; a marked contrast to last year when the team was embarrassingly off the pace in the early races. “Last year it was a very difficult winter, we were completely lost and with that car we fought for the world championship all the way to Brazil,” Alonso said. “We now have a car that is responding well to what we change, a car that is doing what we expect the car to do. We know we are maybe not the quickest (yet) but the starting point or the potential of this car is there.” The man they all have to catch is Vettel, and astute observers of preseason testing gave high marks to the Red Bull’s perfor-

F O R M U L A

Old school track design ... • Many of F1’s oldest tracks were not designed with today’s technical and safety concerns in mind; they came about haphazardly, more the result of large parcels of land becoming available than other factors • For example, the Silverstone Circuit in England was built on the site of an old Royal Air Force airfield; the triangle of old runways still defines the infield • It was upgraded in 1949, 1987, 1990, 1995, 2009

400 m (1,312 ft.)

... and today’s lead designer Hermann Tilke

• Former touring car race driver

• Completed civil engineering degree at Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany, 1984

Old runways

• Has designed more than two dozen F1 tracks since 1995, including the four recent tracks shown above, and is working on a street-based course being developed in New Jersey

NOTE: Layouts shown are for Grand Prix races; not all Grands Prix counted were part of Formula One World Championship competition, which officially began in 1950 Source: F1, Autoweek, PlanetF1.com, ESPN, F1Technical, TecPro, Auto123.com, Red Bull Racing, MCT Photo Service

mance. While Vettel and Mark Webber did not dominate times, the Red Bull team was consistently running with heavy fuel loads and should be able to match the faster times when they get into qualifying trim in Melbourne. For Vettel, the biggest threat to his hopes of a fourth consecutive title will be how the car handles the new Pirelli tires. Pirelli has changed the composition of the rubber for the season ahead, making it less resilient in the hope of having at least two pit

stops per car in each race. “It was extremely difficult to read some setup changes and find the direction with the car because the tires were simply not good enough,” a frustrated Vettel declared at the testing in Barcelona. The difficulty coming to terms with the tires will make the season opener all the more unpredictable, as will the presence of new drivers in new cars. Only Red Bull (Vettel and Mark Webber), Ferrari (Alonso and Felipe

Circuit from 1969-2001

Massa), Lotus (Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean) and Toro Rosso (Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne) retain the same driver pairings as last season. Hamilton’s replacement at McLaren is Sergio Perez, who made a strong impression at Sauber last season with three podium finishes. Sauber has drafted in another Mexican driver in Esteban Gutierrez to replace Perez, and no doubt help retain the Telcel sponsorship. He will join Nico Hulken-

berg, who has moved over from Force India. Taking his place at Force India is former driver Adrian Sutil, who is being given an increasingly rare second chance, to partner Paul di Resta. Pastor Maldonado returns at Williams with a new teammate in Valtteri Bottas, the latest in a long line of flying Finns to grace F1. Caterham has two new drivers in Charles Pic — who was at Marussia last season — and Dutchman Giedo van der Garde.

Current circuit 1 km (3,280 ft.)

Tilke isn’t without critics; many feel his designs stress safety, amenities over excitement Graphic: Robert Dorrell

Marussia’s lineup was the last to be finalized, with young British driver Max Chilton joined by Jules Bianchi, the Ferrari-linked Frenchman who lost out to Sutil for the Force India seat. It was a late call-up for Bianchi after Brazil’s Luiz Razia was dumped by the team before he even raced because promised sponsorship money did not materialize. The paddock is one team lighter this season, with the Spainbased HRT dropping out after three seasons.

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auto racing

Drivers eager to take Gen-6 car for a real spin By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS — A daylong rainstorm kept NASCAR’s teams mostly confined to their garages Friday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Several drivers felt the rain was also the only thing protecting the track’s speed record from the new Gen-6 race car. Although Denny Hamlin’s criticism of the new car drew heavy attention and a hefty fine from NASCAR this week, most drivers think it’s too early to make any negative judgment about their speedy new rides. In fact, this weekend is the Gen-6’s first real chance to show what it’s got — and the drivers are eager to get rolling. “I think as we learn more and more about these cars and what makes them work and drive better, things can only get better as far as the product we put out there every week,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday. While Hamlin correctly pointed out how many adjustments still must be made to the car, many more drivers seem intrigued by the possibilities and potential in their eye-catching new vehicles. What’s more, NASCAR and its three manufacturers built the new car largely to improve racing on 1.5-mile intermediate tracks like the tri-oval in Vegas, where Brad Keselowski will start from the pole on Sunday. The first race in the Gen-6 was with restrictor plates at Daytona, a high-banked, 2.5-mile track. Its second outing was at Phoenix on a fairly flat, 1-mile track with few of the challenges drivers will face elsewhere. While Phoenix featured little passing or side-byside racing, most drivers seem to think the quality of racing will improve on the intermediate tracks that make up most of their schedule. “For a new car, I thought last week was a really good debut for it,” Tony Stewart said. “I personally think it’s off to a great start, and it’s got a lot of potential. We had good racing, we had a good finish, and everybody is going to keep learning. Everybody has their piece of the equation that they will figure out. You have to start somewhere, and for it to debut the way that it has, I think,

The Associated Press

Denny Hamlin, right, meets with crew chief Darian Grubb in the team garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Saturday in Avondale, Ariz. has been a very positive start.” Although Hamlin’s pessimism got headlines this week largely because NASCAR spotlighted it by fining him $25,000, Earnhardt and Stewart are among the drivers who are encouraged by their early experience in the new cars — and Danica Patrick certainly isn’t complaining after winning her historic pole at Daytona. “We’re still learning a lot, even by ourselves, in trying to understand the race tracks and how the car wants to be set up,” Jimmie Johnson said. “Then at these higher speeds, downforce-wise, this will be our first exposure

to it (in Las Vegas). I tried to get around some cars. Things seem stable at least catching one car, but when you get all 43 in a big pack and the air is really swirling around, then the cars drive a lot different. There will be a lot of learning going on come Sunday.” The new cars are lighter and more aero-sensitive, but they’re definitely fast, too: After Patrick and Mark Martin barely missed the track speed records in qualifying for NASCAR’s first two races of the season, many drivers said they expected a Vegas record to fall Friday before the session was scrapped by rain. They

barely missed the record during Thursday’s open test, a valuable resource for teams tweaking their cars for the season ahead. “It’s a new car, there’s a lot of things to learn, and that’s what everybody in the garage is trying to do, is trying to get an advantage on the rest of the competitors out there,” Earnhardt said. “We had a good opportunity yesterday. ... I was kind of glad to see it rain today, because I practiced enough. I was ready to race.” Robin Pemberton, NASCAR’s vice president of competition, is urging drivers and fans to show a little patience while the teams

figure out the cars. He expects teams to use the Easter break to evaluate data from the first few races, but describes the adjustment process as “a long-term deal here, years and years and years for this car.” Pemberton defended NASCAR’s decision to fine Hamlin, who furiously stood up to the governing body by vowing to appeal and refusing to pay the fine. His team, Joe Gibbs Racing, issued a statement Friday saying it “will fully support Denny in his appeal process.” The garage had mixed feelings over Hamlin’s stand. While Jeff

Burton and other drivers suggested NASCAR had overreacted in fining Hamlin, Keselowski and a few other drivers were more circumspect. ‘’It’s been an interesting story for somebody to challenge that authority,” Jeff Gordon said. “That’s fine, but at the end of the day, I know whose sandbox I’m playing in. I like the sandbox. I like to play in it, and I want to have the best opportunity to have the most fun in that sandbox. Sometimes while you don’t always like it, you have to bite your tongue and just go out there and race.”

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Edwards and Johnson disagree on the restart rules By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just two races into the season and NASCAR already has a little driver discord. Jimmie Johnson didn’t like the way Carl Edwards restarted the race at Phoenix, intimating Edwards didn’t follow the rules to the letter while snapping his 70-race winless streak. “I felt like Carl didn’t follow the restart protocol and was slower than the pace car on his last two restarts, and it gives the leader a huge advantage when that happens,” Johnson said after the race. It’s no surprise that Edwards felt it was Johnson, who was lined up behind Edwards in third on one restart — and next to Edwards in second on another — who was playing the games. “I thought, ‘Man, he’s playing some kind of trick, he’s speeding up,’” Edwards said about the final restart. “I thought, ‘What’s he doing?’ I thought he was speeding up, and I thought it was pretty genius what he was doing because he kind of got me off of my game. But then when I went, I think maybe he wasn’t looking at me or something because it seemed like he waited just a little bit too long to go. “But truthfully that was not by design. I was not trying to do anything tricky. I thought he was.” Now the two go to Las Vegas, where they could be racing each other at the end for the victory. Both Johnson and Edwards are among the top active drivers

The Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson (48) makes his way through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday. at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a combined six victories in the desert. Edwards’ last win prior to his Phoenix victory was at Vegas in 2011, and he’s completed every lap in his eight races on the 1.5-mile track. Edwards’ driver rating is sixth best among active drivers according to NASCAR’s loop data. “Since the test in Charlotte this offseason, the whole 99 team has been looking forward to the race

in Vegas,” Edwards said. “We’re going to Las Vegas to make it two-in-a-row. We feel like we can use the momentum we’ve got and the confidence we built there in Phoenix to go have great pit stops, qualify well and race hard all day.” Johnson is a four-time winner at Las Vegas, and was second there last season after leading 35 laps. He goes into Las Vegas as the Sprint Cup Series points

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Turkey talk

Experts say Rios are abundant; state shopping for sweet spots for Eastern turkey super stockings by Matt Williams Outdoors Writer Texas turkey hunters are on the brink of another spring hunting season. Depending on where you hunt, there may or may not be much to gobble about over the next couple of months. Spring turkey season is set to coincide with the birds’ breeding season. Turkeys are social birds. When looking for a mate, gobblers attract hens by gobbling. Spring turkey hunters attempt to reverse the process by using a hen call to tap into the turkey’s line of communication. The goal is to fool a lovesick Tom into thinking you are something that you are not by simulating the sounds of a girl turkey that is playing hard to get. A gobbler that falls for the trick will often come barreling in with its colorful plumage ruffled -- strutting, spitting and gobbling in a haughty display of self importance intended to impress hen turkeys and discourage other gobblers. Many spring hunters use shotguns to play the game, so it is critical to allow the bird to get close before pulling the trigger. Most hunters will agree that about 40 yards is pushing the limit for a 12-gauge outfitted with a full choke and high velocity turkey loads. While any turkey hunt is a good one, the best hunting always takes place in areas with the highest turkey populations. Texas has more wild turkeys than any other state and three subspecies — the Rio Grande, Eastern and Merriams. The most abundant are Rio Grandes, which occupy about 2/3 of the state including Central, South and North Texas. Merriams are the least common with isolated pockets found in mountainous areas of far West Texas. The other subspecies is the eastern wild turkey found in the Pineywoods and Post Oak Savannah regions of East Texas. Once plentiful across the region, native eastern populations were wiped out in the early-1900s by early settlers who lumbered their habitat and shot them into oblivion. By the 1940s, existing populations were gone. While significant strides have since been made towards reestablishing populations by restocking suitable habitat with wild trapped birds from other states, the efforts haven’t panned out near as well as wildlife experts had originally hoped they would. In fact, spring hunting seasons implemented more than a decade ago were recently closed in 15 counties after populations dipped below what biologists believed to be sustainable numbers. The season remains open in 28 East Texas counties in 2013, but limited reproduction and dwindling numbers across the board have experts more concerned than ever about finding a solution for what appears to be widespread problem that extends will beyond the East Texas region. We’ll talk more about that later. First, here’s some insight on what Texas’ 90,000 spring turkey hunters can expect in Rio Grande country this season, according to Jason Hardin, wild turkey program leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Hardin says Rio populations are in fairly good shape statewide with the exception of the Trans-

Pecos and the southeastern Panhandle, which have been exceptionally dry for several years now. Elsewhere, the biologist says popular hunting regions such as the Hill Country, Cross Timbers, Brush Country and Coastal Plains should be bustling with jakes (juvenile gobblers) and three-year-old toms thanks to banner hatches in 2012 and 2010. He also pointed out that two year olds will be lacking due to poor hatching success linked to the severe drought in 2011. “We had a good hatch in 2012, so I’m anticipating lots of jakes (juvenile birds) and plenty of gobbling activity in the field this season,” Hardin said. “There also are a lot of boss toms out there from the 2010 hatch, which was one of the best hatches we’ve seen in recent history. It can be sort of frustrating when you call and have 10 jakes rush in on top of you, but it is something hunters are going to have to deal with this year.” As earlier mentioned, the outlook isn’t near as bright in eastern Texas, where turkey numbers continue a slow spiral in the wrong direction despite the thousands of man hours and millions of dollars that were spent restoring them beginning in the 1980s. All total, more than 8,000 wild trapped turkeys purchased from other states at a cost of $525 each were released on select “block stocking” sites in nearly 60 counties between 1987 and 1995. The project was funded by the National Wild Turkey Federation Texas Super Fund, turkey stamp and public hunting permit sales and private donations. The theory was the wild transplants would reproduce and expand to the point of being able to withstand the limited hunting pressure of a month-long season outfitted with restrictive harvest regulations, including a one-bird bag limit. Sadly, things just didn’t work out as planned. Beginning in 2005, annual harvest records coupled with observation data began to show a region-wide decline in turkey numbers that is more evident today in some counties than ever. Perhaps the most alarming example is Red River County in far northeast Texas, where the first spring season was established in 1995. For years Red River dominated East Texas harvest data. The county gave up an all-time high of 132 gobblers in 2005. The annual harvest there has been dropping ever since. In 2012, Red River hunters only killed 27 birds -—barely half as many as were killed in 1995. While harvest numbers in a thimbleful of counties have remained fairly consistent over the years, most indicate a gradual decline. Even “national forest” counties like Jasper, Angelina and Sabine have witnessed noticeable drops, despite intensive control burn practices that have a rich history of benefitting turkeys and other wildlife.

Looking for answers Beginning in 2007, the TPWD, NWTF and SFA forestry department joined forces to implement a series research projects aimed at unraveling some of the mysteries behind fizzling turkey populations and ultimately turning things around.

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TPWD recently unveiled a new Habitat Suitability Index that will be used to evaluate large tracts of land to determine which ones are best suited for future “super stockings” of Eastern wild turkeys. At the heart of the project were a series of “super stockings” that were performed on private property sites encompassing more than 150,000 acres in Anderson, Houston and Nacogdoches counties. A super stocking includes 80 wild turkeys (60 hens and 20 gobblers), more than five times the number of birds utilized in the former block stocking criteria. The idea was stocking more birds might allow populations to get a toe hold faster and ultimately make it over the hump. The birds were released on core areas spanning about 10,000 acres. Co-op agreements were secured ahead of time with surrounding landowners who agreed to carry out specified habitat management plans. Many of the birds were equipped with electronic transmitters so scientists could track them using radio telemetry gear. This allowed for gathering reliable data about movements patterns, nesting, survival and recruitment. The results yielded from the studies have been impressive, Hardin says. This holds especially true on the North Neches River Co-op, which includes more than 71,000 contiguous acres and about 20 miles of Neches River frontage in Anderson County. “Those birds have blown up over there,” Hardin says. “We sent out surveys last year to all of our Managed Lands Deer cooperatives in East Texas and we got more turkey observations in and around that vicinity than anywhere else in East Texas. We’ve had lots of production and lots of survival.”

Restocking program re-opens Hardin says the results from the research have been so encouraging that the department has elected to reopen the eastern wild turkey stocking program, this time using a habitat evaluation tool developed by the TPWD,

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Wildlife biologists are saying there will be a lot of juvenile gobblers (jakes) and 3-year-old toms in the field this year in Rio Grande country. SFA and the NWTF. Fittingly called the “Habitat Suitability Index” (HSI), the tool will allow scientists to assess and rank potential eastern turkey super stocking sites for future stockings. All properties must undergo an extensive habitat evaluation and meet minimum scoring guidelines in order to be considered. Among other things, a co-op property must be under a department approved wildlife management plan for period of at least

three years before evaluation, and be a minimum of 10,000 contiguous acres in size. Sites that earn a minimum score of 70 on the index will be ranked against others. The top ranking sites will receive super stockings to the tune of $45,000 per pop, based on the availability of funding and brood stocks. Stockings will be paid for using money from the NWTF Texas Super Fund and from Upland Game Bird Stamp sales. Anyone who is interested in

learning more about the HSI might want to attending an upcoming meeting/presentation set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ellen Trout Zoo on Lufkin. The meeting is being held to discuss wild turkey management on national forests, but the general public is welcome to attend. You can also contact Hardin by phone at 903-322-2770 or Jason. Hardin@tpwd.state.tx.us. Matt Williams is a freelance writer based in Nacogdoches. He can be reached by email at mattwilliams@netdot.com.

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Palestine on fire, produces intergrade ShareLunker by Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

Bass anglers Sonny Booth and Billy Ferguson recently had one of those fairy tale fishing days on Lake Palestine, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Competing in the March 2 Media Bass event, the two men put together a whopper of a fivebass limit weighing 40.08 pounds. They won the tournament with a cushion of nearly 15 1/2 pounds

and banked $2,000. The smallest fish in the enormous sack weighed about six pounds, while the largest weighed 13.14 pounds. The big fish ranks as a new lake record. It also became Palestine’s first ever entry to the Toyota ShareLunker program. Booth reportedly caught the giant at about 7:30 a.m. using a Zoom Brush Hog in 4-8 feet of water. The men said they were fishing around Kickapoo Creek, a

well-known early spring hotspot located at the lake’s upper reaches. Fisheries biologists had hoped the fish would be a pure Florida strain bass, but DNA testing determined it was an intergrade -- a cross between a native bass and Florida, also called an Fx. Current TPWD protocol does not allow for the spawning of Fx fish. Only pure Florida strain bass (Type F) are retained for spawning in hatchery raceways, because they are believed to

have superior genetics. All intergrades are returned to the lake from which they were caught. As of March 7, nine ShareLunkers had been turned in since the 2012-13 program got underway Oct. 1. Only one was a pure Florida strain.

2 Elite events for Texas The 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series gets underway this month with back-to-back tournaments on Texas waters that are signifi-

cantly different in terms of composition and bass populations. The first is the Sabine River Challenge set for March 14-17 of Orange. Most pros are anticipating the event to be a challenging one, largely because BASS has never visited the location before and most are unfamiliar with its vast oxbows and canals that seemingly go forever in places. The second event is set for March 21-24 on Falcon Lake in Zapata. This will mark the first

time the Elite Series has visited Falcon since April 2008, when Mississippi pro Paul Elias set a new BASS four-day weight record with 132-pounds, 8 ounces. Falcon is nearly 29 feet below full pool and fishing much different than five years ago. Regardless, the buzz is this one will be a slugfest that will be decided by the big bite. Matt Williams is a freelance writer based in Nacogdoches. He can be reached by email at mattwilliams@netdot.com.

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Redskins victims of cap penalty

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) hits Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) during the second quarter in Pittsburgh in this 2010 file photo. The Steelers released Harrison on Saturday after the team and the hard-hitting defensive star who played on two Super Bowl champions failed to agree on a new contract.

Steelers release controversial linebacker By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — James Harrison’s snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL’s most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits some legal, some not so much also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal point for a league-wide crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact. Harrison’s outlaw image made him beloved in Pittsburgh but reviled elsewhere. His onerous contract, however, no longer worked for a team with serious salary cap issues. The Steelers released the former Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday when the two sides could not agree on a more cap-friendly deal. “It’s been a great run but all good things must come to a end,” Harrison posted on his Twitter account Saturday afternoon. “Thank you Steelers Nation I will miss you all!” Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert and Harrison’s agent Bill Parise had spent the

last few days trying to iron out a new deal but couldn’t reach any common ground. Harrison was entering the final two years of a $51-million extension he signed in 2009 and was scheduled to make $6.57 million in 2013. Instead, Harrison who turns 35 in May will find himself looking for work for the first time since he became a fixture on the right side of Pittsburgh’s 3-4 defense in 2006. “James has been an integral part of our success during his years in Pittsburgh and has helped us win two Lombardi trophies during that time,” Colbert said in a statement. “We appreciate all of his efforts and wish him the best.” Harrison is the first cap move by the Steelers this offseason as they try to get under the $123 million salary cap by Tuesday, when the new league year begins. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and linebacker Lawrence Timmons have restructured their contracts to help get Pittsburgh under the cap number but Colbert told reporters after the Steelers finished a disappointing 8-8 in 2012 “terminations” would also

be necessary. “Sooner or later you have to pay the debt and you never want to get to a point where you have to gut your team and start over because we have to compete for a championship every year,” Colbert said in January. This isn’t the first time the Steelers have released a star to save money. They let go wide receiver Hines Ward and linebacker James Farrior last spring, but unlike Ward and Farrior who both retired rather than sign elsewhere Harrison remains intent on playing in 2013. Harrison missed the first three games of the 2012 season with a minor knee injury but was one of Pittsburgh’s steadiest performers over the second half of the year. He finished with six sacks, tied for the team lead, and a pair of forced fumbles as the Steelers finished No. 1 in total defense for the fourth time since Harrison became a starter. “James has played a major role in the success of this organization during his time in Pittsburgh,” coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “I appreciate ev-

erything he has done in my six years as head coach.” In many ways Harrison’s success is emblematic of “The Steeler Way.” Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2002, Harrison spent two years on the practice squad before getting signed by the Baltimore Ravens, who sent the undersized Harrison listed at 6-feet to NFL Europe for some seasoning. The Ravens eventually cut him loose and Pittsburgh brought him back hoping he had matured. It ended up being one of the better bargains in team history. Harrison eventually blossomed into one of the league’s most feared pass rushers. He helped the Steelers win their fifth Super Bowl in 2006 and was named the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, when he collected 16 sacks. Chasing their second championship in four years, Harrison put together one of the most spectacular plays in Super Bowl history, returning a Kurt Warner interception 100 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half in a game the Steelers eventually won 27-23.

Yet Harrison’s violent play sometimes came at a hefty price. He was fined multiple times for hits to the head. Feeling he was being unfairly persecuted by the league, Harrison called commissioner Roger Goodell a “crook” and a “devil” during an interview with Men’s Journal in early 2011. Harrison later apologized and promised to clean up his act. It didn’t exactly work. Harrison was suspended for a game in December, 2011 after his helmet smacked into Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy’s facemask a moment after McCoy released the ball. Harrison did not receive any letters from the commissioner’s office in 2012 but his physical style of play took a toll on his body. He missed all of training camp with a knee injury and admitted he had endured “a dozen” concussions over the course of his career. The Steelers hope they have Harrison’s replacement in 24-year-old Jason Worilds, who finished with five sacks in limited action last season.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kory Lichtensteiger had quite the season for the Washington Redskins. The team gave him its Ed Block Courage Award, recognizing his return from a serious knee injury. He helped anchor an offensive line that allowed Robert Griffin III to become an NFL sensation and Alfred Morris to set the franchise rushing record as the team won the NFC East for the first time in 13 years. Kudos were also due for Lorenzo Alexander, the hard-working, do-anything special teams standout. He was again a team captain and earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl. Lichtensteiger and Alexander are scheduled to become free agents on Tuesday. Coach Mike Shanahan likes them both. A lot. The feeling is mutual they want to keep playing for the Redskins. Under normal circumstances, they probably would have already been re-signed by now with nice, richer contracts. But Lichtensteiger, Alexander and, essentially, all the players on the Redskins roster are caught in the middle of a dispute not of their making. The second part of the NFL’s $36 million salary cap penalty is about to kick in, leaving Shanahan strapped for spending cash and throwing an almighty wrench into his plans to keep the players he likes and to add players where upgrades are needed. “I’ve played for five years,” Lichtensteiger said. “And I’m waiting for the big contract that kind of sets me apart, like a careermaking contract. And to have that meddled with because of what I see as an unjust case again the Redskins, and to have some of that cap money taken away, I feel like that’s potentially my money. And I haven’t heard a good argument for why the Redskins have lost it. So, yeah, it’s very frustrating, and I certainly hope they figure out a way to recoup some of that.” The NFL docked the Redskins $18 million for both the 2012 and 2013 seasons for overspending in 2010, when they was no salary cap. The counterintuitive penalty has led to allegations of collusion by the players’ union. The NFL says the sanction was warranted because the Redskins’ financial maneuverings threatened the “competitive balance” of the league. The innocent bystanders? Guys like Lichtensteiger and Alexander. Lichtensteiger said the Redskins told his agent that contract talks were on hold while the team figured out ways to mount a challenge to the penalty. Alexander got a token offer before the Pro Bowl but has heard nothing since.

chiefs football

Kansas City making bold moves under new leadership KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The new group in charge of the Kansas City Chiefs is going right to work, making bold moves to turn around a franchise that went 2-14 last season. They traded for a new quarterback in Alex Smith. They locked up two of their own in wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and punter Dustin Colquitt. They franchised left tackle Branden Albert and raised some eyebrows by releasing players once thought to be major free-agent signings. In doing so, new general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid have put their fingerprints on a franchise that has had one winning season in the last six, hasn’t won a playoff game since 1993, and hasn’t been to the Super Bowl since winning it un-

der Hank Stram in January 1970. They’ve also changed the culture of a franchise in a rut. “All along, I think from an organizational objective, we said we were going to create a plan, develop a plan, and these just happen to be the first details of the plan,” said Dorsey, a longtime Packers executive hired in January to replace the fired Scott Pioli. “We have some talented players on this roster,” Dorsey told The Associated Press this week. “We’ve been able to retain them, and it made sense from an organizational standpoint. This was the way we felt it made sense to move forward to the next phase of the plan.” That phase begins in earnest Tuesday with the start of the new league year.

The Chiefs will finally be able to announce their trade with San Francisco for Smith, whom Dorsey and Reid undoubtedly believe can shore up the quarterback position. They will also dive head-long into free agency, where they’ll attempt to fill several areas of need, and then finish their preparations for the April draft, where they have the No. 1 overall pick for the first time. There’s also a decision to be made about quarterback Matt Cassel, who is almost certain to be released with Smith coming on board, and perhaps a couple other veterans on the roster. It’s a busy time for Dorsey and Reid in the offices at One Arrowhead Drive, but the gregarious Dorsey laughs about the flurry of moves and points out, “It’s al-

ways a busy time.” “I mean, part of this movement was from a philosophical belief that has been ingrained in me,” said Dorsey, who learned his trade under Packers executives Mike Holmgren and Ted Thompson. “Winning organizations do moves like this, and what that does is it makes players realize that these guys are true to their word,” Dorsey said. “If we play and do what we’re supposed to do, at the end of the day, they’re going to give us what our just due is.” In some ways, that viewpoint also was held by Pioli, his predecessor. In the past few years, the Chiefs have reached long-term deals with linebackers Tamba

Hali and Derrick Johnson, running back Jamaal Charles, safety Eric Berry and cornerback Brandon Flowers. But the speed and conviction with which Dorsey and Reid retained Bowe, who signed a fiveyear, $56 million contract, and Colquitt, whose five-year, $18.75 million deal makes him the NFL’s best-paid punter, sent a message that the Chiefs intend to be serious players in the market. “I’m very blessed to be a member of the Kansas City Chiefs,” said Bowe, who at times had clashed with the Chiefs’ previous regime. “I’m looking forward to working with John and Coach Reid in the near future, (and) I’m excited to continue my career with the Chiefs.”

The signing of Bowe and Colquitt allowed the Chiefs to use the franchise tag on Albert, one of the league’s premier offensive tackles. He’ll make $9.83 million if he plays under the tag this season, though Dorsey said negotiations on a long-term deal are ongoing. How did Kansas City pay for all these moves? It freed up some money by releasing wide receiver Steve Breaston and starting right tackle Eric Winston, and then restructured the contract of defensive end Tyson Jackson, who essentially agreed to a pay cut from $14.72 million to a base salary of $4.2 million this season. “Every organization would like to have a degree of flexibility,” Dorsey said.

River. Several 100 fish days reported as of late. ATHENS — Water level is 2.64 feet low and stained. Water temp in the low 50s and warming. Bobby Spearman at Lake Athens Marina says bass fishing has been excellent to eight pounds on plastics, jerk baits and jigs fished in 5-10 feet of water. Crappie are slow, but should improve with warming weather. FORK — Water level is 4.22 feet low and clear. Water temp in the low 50s. Tony Parker the Minnow Bucket says bass fishing has been slow. Anglers are reporting best results on jigs, suspending Rogues and jigs fished slowly along channel breaks in 10-15 feet of water. Crappie fishing has been fair at the highway bridge crossings when the wind allows anglers to get out.

The fish are suspended around bridge pilings. PALESTINE — Water level is about four inches low and clear down south, stained up north. Water temp in the low 50s. Fishing guide Ricky Vandergriff says bass fishing has been be tough. Best bite coming on jigs fished in 2-4 pound wood and Carolina rigs worked in 15 feet of water on points and along channels. A 13.14 pound lake record reported over the weekend. Crappie are fair on brush piles in 10 feet. A few big fish also showing up in knee-deep water just prior to the last front. Catfish are slow. White bass are excellent up the Neches River, mainly on Roadrunners. CEDAR CREEK — Water level 2.89 feet low and stained. Water temp in the low 50s and warming. Fishing guide Jason Barber says catfish-

ing has been good. Good numbers of quality blues hitting cut shad in skinny water. Drift fishing down south in 40 feet of water also has been effective. Crappie fishing has been good around boat houses in 4-5 feet of water, mostly on black/chartreuse or pink jigs. Hybrids are good on shad and minnows fished off docks. Black bass are good to 3 1/2 pounds on spinnerbaits, lizards and jigs fished around shallow cover and boat docks. Down south Rat-L-Traps and Carolina rigs are the ticket. NACONICHE — Water level is at full pool and clear. Water temp in the low-to-mid 50s and warming. Bass fishing has been hit and miss. Alabama rigs are producing decent results when worked around schools of fish over deep water. No report on crappie.

RICHLAND CHAMBERS — Water level is 4.59 feet low and fairly clear, stained in areas due to high winds. Water temp in the mid-50s. Larry Winters at Midway Landing says bass are fair on warmer days, mainly in 2-4 feet of water around wood cover. Spinnerbaits and plastics are the ticket. No report on crappie. Catfish are good on windy shorelines and in standing timber around hump in 8-12 feet of water. White bass are good on windy points in 20-28 feet of water, hitting spoons. PINKSTON — Water level is at full pool and clear. Water temp in the mid-50s. Bass are fair to six pounds on Rogues, Senkos and Texas rigged plastics fished along outside grass edges and grass flats. Crappie are scattered along channel breaks, hitting shiners and jigs.

east texas fishing report By MATT WILLIAMS Outdoors Writer NACOGDOCHES — Water level about two inches low and stained up north, clear down south. Water temp in the mid-50s and warming. Bass are fair to seven pounds. Best reports coming on swim baits, Chatterbaits and Senko style lures fished on shallow grass flats, 2-5 feet deep. Look for more fish to continue moving shallow with the warming trendNo report on crappie. TOLEDO BEND — Water level is 2.80 feet low and stained to clear. Water temp in the mid-50 and warming. Fishing guide Stephen Johnston says bass fishing slowed after the front, but should improve with a warming trend. Lots of fish occupying 1-5 feet of water right now, hitting spinnerbaits, Senkos,

Chatterbaits and ‘Traps. The Alabama rig also has been effective along outside grass edges and on points. Johnston says the crappie bite slowed to a crawl with the last front, but should improve after a few days of warm weather. Catfish are good on trotlines tipped with live or cut perch. White bass are excellent up the Sabine. SAM RAYBURN — Water level is 1.87 feet low and clear to stained. Water temp in the mid-50s and warming. A 29.99-pound sack won the Texas Team Trail event last weekend. Several other limits over 20 pounds reported despite high winds. Fishing guide Stephen Johnston says good numbers of fish hitting lipless cranks, square bills and Chatterbaits in skinny water. White bass are excellent up the Angelina

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Baylor, Griner roll past Kansas State DALLAS (AP) — Brittney Griner had 19 points, 13 rebounds and a career best nine assists, and No. 1 Baylor built a quick 25-point lead in an 80-47 victory against Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 women’s tournament Saturday. Griner’s effort came five days after she scored a Big 12-record 50 points in a win over the Wildcats in her final regular season home game. Kansas State (15-17) was within three points well into the second half of last weekend’s loss in Waco, but this time the Wildcats were down 21-3 just 7 minutes in when coach Deb Patterson called her third timeout. Destiny Williams had 20 points to lead the Lady Bears (30-1), who clinched their third straight season with at least 30 wins. Brittany Chambers led Kansas State with 21 points. Patterson ended up using all four 30-second timeouts in the first 11 minutes, the last when Odyssey Sims hit a short jumper after a turnover for a 31-6 lead. All of Chambers’ points came in the second half with the outcome already decided. The Wildcats’ leading scorer was 0 of 6 from the field before halftime. The Wildcats didn’t have a two-point basket before halftime, when Baylor led 45-18 after outscoring Kansas State 30-0 in the paint. Kansas State had five 3-pointers while going 0 of 9 from inside the arc in the first half. The Wildcats shot 29 percent for the game, and 12 of their 16 baskets were from long range. The Lady Bears repeatedly got easy buckets inside and out while shooting 68 percent in the first half and 58 for the game. When Griner wasn’t scoring herself, she was finding Williams and others. Five Baylor players scored at least eight, and Griner had almost as many assists (seven) as points (eight) before halftime, even though coach Kim

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Baylor’s Brittney Griner (42) jokes around and pulls her jersey with teammate Niya Johnson (2) looking on during the second half against Kansas State Saturday in Dallas. Mulkey at one point implored her to “score first, pass second.” Kansas State tried to challenge Griner a few times early, but that just meant she had three blocks over a 3-minute stretch. The Wildcats finally got their first two-point basket on a layup by Brittany Chambers with 16 minutes left in the game. Sims limped around for part of the first half, eventually leaving the game and taking off her left shoe on the bench. She returned a few minutes later and was the third double-figure scorer with 10 points. She also had seven assists. The Wildcats had two shotclock violations in the first 6 minutes, including one after Griner emphatically stuffed a layup attempt on a drive by Chambers. About the only noise coming from the Kansas State bench was a loud countdown each time the shot clock was about to expire. When those possessions didn’t end in violations, the Wildcats were throwing up wild shots.

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Former Lufkin player named all-conference GARY STALLARD/For The Lufkin News

Lufkin’s Kassie Jones earned District 14-5A’s Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year, joining teammates Ebonie Williams and Natasha Mack on the 1st Team All-District superlatives list.

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Lufkin’s Jones earns second straight 14-5A Offensive Player of Year award By GARY STALLARD Sports correspondent Unless they’ve changed the design of the award, Lufkin’s Kassie Jones is going to have a pair of identical plaques hanging on her wall. For the second straight year, Jones earned District 14-5A Offensive Player of the Year honors

after leading the Lady Panthers into the postseason. Averaging more than 25 points per game, Jones posted several 30-plus games in 2012-2013, accounting for nearly half of Lufkin’s offensive output. Jones, who’s already signed with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, had plenty of help in leading the Lady Pack to a second-place

finish in the district. Freshman Natasha Mack was named Newcomer of the Year and, along with Jones, joined Ebony Williams as All-District 1st Teamers. Shaqualla Johnson and LaTisha Collins were named to the 2nd Team All-District list. The Lady Panthers also got the job done in the classroom: Jones, Williams, Camille Cox and Alexis

Sanders also earned Academic All-District honors. College Park’s Alexia Sanders was the district’s Most Valuable Player. Kelsey Lang of The Woodlands was Defensive Player of the Year, and Lady Highlander head coach Dana Bruton was named Coach of the Year. Gary Stallard’s email address is garylstallard@yahoo.com,

PRINCETON, W.Va. — West Virginia Wesleyan women’s basketball players Brittany Maxey and Atavia Blake have been voted second team All-WVIAC by the league’s coaches. Maxey, a junior forward from Lufkin, averaged 12.6 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest this season. Blake, a sophomore center from Tampa, Fla. led the Lady Bobcats in scoring at 14.9 points per contest, while pulling down 7.9 rebounds a night. Danesha Richardson was selected to the all-freshman team. The Houston, native posted 9.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per outing this season. West Liberty’s Hillary Southworth snagged the league’s Player of the Year honors, while Pitt.-Johnstown’s Jasmine HarpContributed photo er was tagged Freshman of the Year. Glenville State head coach Brittany Maxey was recently Bunky Harkleroad was selected named to the All-WVIAC secondteam. as the conference’s top coach.

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Arkansas gets past Texas A&M FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas coach Mike Anderson felt the need to shake things up following a season-worst loss at Missouri earlier in the week. Anderson’s decision to take his top two leading scorers, BJ Young and Marshawn Powell, out of the starting lineup paid off Saturday. Mardracus Wade scored 14 points to lead five players in double figures as the Razorbacks secured their first unbeaten run through the Southeastern Conference at home since the 199798 season with a 73-62 win over Texas A&M. The Razorbacks (19-12, 10-8) also secured their first overall winning mark in the SEC since the last time the school reached the NCAA tournament, five years ago. Arkansas closed out the regular season 18-1 at home, with its only loss coming to thenNo. 6 Syracuse on Nov. 30. “It means that we’re getting better,” Wade said. “We’re taking (care) of our home like we’re supposed to do. ... Hopefully we can just keep on rolling with it and just keep on doing what we do best.” The loss was the fourth in five games for Texas A&M (17-14,

7-11), which played without leading scorer Elston Turner because of a hand injury. Fabyon Harris led the Aggies with 16 points, while Jordan Green had 14 and Kourtney Roberson 13. After trailing by as many as 18 points in the first half, Texas A&M closed the Arkansas lead to 38-35 early in the second half after a 3-pointer by J’Mychal Reese. The basket capped a 15-2 run for the Aggies, who trailed 31-13 in the first half. “I thought we adjusted, but the first 10 minutes is where we struggled the most,” Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said. “I thought once we settled into it, we got good production. We had our opportunities.” Kikko Haydar answered on the other end for Arkansas following Reese’s 3-pointer with a basket of his own from behind the arc. Haydar’s basket began a 15-4 run for the Razorbacks, during which Qualls had 6 points, to extend their lead to 53-39 and put the game out of reach. Michael Qualls added 13 points for Arkansas, while Ky Madden had 11 and Anthlon Bell and Powell had 10 each. The school

improved to 34-4 at home in its two seasons under coach Mike Anderson. Texas A&M defeated Arkansas 69-51 when the two teams played in College Station, Texas, on Jan. 9. That was the SEC opener for both teams, and Turner had 15 points and eight rebounds in the convincing win. The senior injured his left wrist and pinkie finger in a loss to LSU on Wednesday, and he didn’t go through warm-ups before Saturday’s game which capped the Aggies’ first run through the SEC. “I thought we fought hard, and this is a tough place to play,” Kennedy said. Without Turner, the Aggies struggled in the early going committing 12 first-half turnovers as they fell behind 31-13 following a 3-pointer by Arkansas’ Bell. The basket capped eight straight points by the freshman, and it closed out a 10-0 run overall by the Razorbacks, who entered the game coming off their worst defeat of the season a 93-63 loss at Missouri on Tuesday. Anderson shook up his starting lineup before Saturday’s game, with the team’s two leading scorers, Young and Powell,

coming off the bench in what he called a “coach’s decision” while also saying it was “absolutely” a disciplinary decision. The two, who entered the game averaging a combined 30.3 points per game, combined to finish with just 12 against the Aggies including a 1-of-3, two-point effort in a season-low 11 minutes by Young. The sophomore has struggled from the field for much of the season, though he entered the game averaging 15.6 points per game. “Some guys were playing a little bit better at that time,” Anderson said. “I know he can play better. I know BJ can play much better than he did today.” It was the rest of the Razorbacks, however, who responded following the crushing defeat to Anderson’s former team, the Tigers. Wade hit two early 3-pointers and finished 3 of 5 from behind the arc, and Qualls was 8 of 10 at the free throw line as Arkansas scored 22 points off 23 Texas A&M turnovers. The Associated Press More than anything, Arkansas Arkansas’ Coty Clarke, right, has a shot attempt blocked by Texas was ready to put the Missouri A&M’s Andrew Young, back left, as Texas A&M’s Jarod Jahns (42) loss behind it and look ahead to defends during the first half in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday. next week’s SEC tournament.

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Party spot in the woods a liability risk DEAR BRUCE: Our home is situated on three acres, two of which have been kept in their natural state. Now the property has been discovered by local kids who ride their motorcycles, hang out on the property and I don’t know what all. I don’t care, but my wife is getting upset. BRUCE WILLIAMS She thinks that if they get injured on our property, we’re on the hook. I don’t think it’s such a big deal. What do you think? — R.N., New Mexico DEAR R.N.: I think it is important to correct this situation, so I’m with your wife on this one. If you don’t at the very least post the land against trespassers and do your best to keep them off, you likely could be accused of operating or maintaining an attractive nuisance if one of those kids gets injured. Whether posting “keep off” signs or chasing away the kids is enough is another story. You might wish to get the police involved if the kids won’t listen to you. Furthermore, be certain that you have adequate liability insurance. “Adequate” isn’t $10,000 or $15,000 — it should be total coverage of several million dollars that results from combining the maximum from your homeowners policy with an umbrella policy. I know that sounds like a great deal, but the extra cost is not excessive, and it’s amazing what type of allegations can be made. DEAR BRUCE: My husband and I are in our mid-70s. We want to protect our home from the state in the event either of us should be sent to a nursing home. We want to put the house in trust in our children’s names. We trust our children completely and know they would not defraud us in any way. A lawyer friend suggested that we have the spouses of each child sign release forms stating that they would not try to collect in the event any of them should divorce. Our home is our main asset. My husband is in favor of this proposal, but I am concerned about losing control of my home. — Reader, via email DEAR READER: You mentioned that you trust your children, and I have no problem with that in terms of fraud. But you should recognize that unless the trust is very clear and specific, if one of your children were to get into financial trouble, such as an automobile accident, and didn’t have enough insurance, the asset — your home — could be attached. In addition, if either of you wind up going into a nursing home and attempt to be covered by Medicaid, the state will have a right to move against your home upon your demise if this transaction took place inside the “look-back” period of five years. DEAR BRUCE: My grandmother died a year ago. To keep things in control and not have families fighting, she appointed a friend as her personal representative. No one in the family has any issues with our inheritance, but we do question the representative charging the estate $35,000. In three years, she has had to do only about two hours’ worth of work. How can that be worth $35,000? My grandmother had everything in order; I was the one who took her everywhere to make her final plans. Her funeral was already planned and paid for. I feel that the representative paid herself an excessive amount. — Reader, via email DEAR READER: You didn’t mention the amount of the estate. You say your grandmother’s friend has done about two hours’ worth of work in three years. I suspect she may have done more. Nonetheless, if you wish to contest the amount the representative has paid herself, you can make a complaint to the surrogates court where the will was filed. Before doing so, you might wish to discuss it with the representative. In most states, the amount she can collect is spelled out, usually as a percentage of the estate. She would have filed her claim with the surrogates office, and if the office thought the amount was excessive, it would contact her and negotiate a lower fee. Your grandmother did the wise thing when she appointed a friend as her representative, thus avoiding any family issues. If your grandmother’s friend has done the job, I’d suggest letting her take the $35,000 and getting on with your life. SEE WILLIAMS, PAGE 3D

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Quad/Graphics reports 2012 earnings By STEVE KNIGHT The Lufkin News Quad/Graphics Inc. reported fourth quarter and full-year 2012 earnings that company officials said were in line with expectations, according to results released late Monday. The Sussex, Wis.-based company, which completed its acquisition in January of Vertis Holdings Inc. with its Lufkin advertising insert production facility, generated $1.1 billion in net sales during the fourth quarter and $4.1 billion in net sales for full-year 2012. The company also reported that it generated $375 million in full-year recurring free cash flow, surpassing expectations of $340 million. Company officials said they partially benefitted by $15 million in lower capital expenditures that moved from 2012 into this year. “Our fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results were as we expected, and we were especially pleased with our continued strong recurring free cash flow generation,” said Joel Quadracci, Quad/ Graphics chairman, president and CEO, in a statement. “Our ability to generate significant recurring free cash flow and maintain a strong balance sheet while simultaneously paying down debt has allowed us to remain flexible with how we deploy capital. We were able to return cash to our shareholders through a special $2 year-end dividend and also increase the 2013 quarterly cash dividend by 20 percent to 30 cents per share. ‘‘Additionally, we were able to take advantage of the opportunity to acquire Vertis, which strengthens and expands our offering, allows us to better serve our clients while achieving additional efficiencies, and creates value for our shareholders.” According to the report, net sales for the fourth quarter 2012 were $1.1 billion compared to $1.2 billion for the same

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Quad/Graphics Inc., which completed its acquisition in January of Vertis Holdings Inc. with its Lufkin advertising insert production facility, generated $1.1 billion in net sales during the fourth quarter and $4.1 billion in net sales for full-year 2012. period in 2011. Officials said the quarterly results reflect expected volume declines, pricing pressures on print and by-product sales and challenges in the book product line. Partially offsetting these impacts in the quarter were lower selling, general and administrative costs and incremental synergy savings, officials said. Net sales were $4.1 billion for the fullyear 2012 compared to net sales of $4.3 billion for the previous year. Recurring free cash flow was $375 million com-

pared to $340 million for the previous year, continuing the Company’s track record of solid cash-flow generation, the report stated, and the company repaid $120 million in debt in 2012. “On Jan. 16, 2013, we completed our acquisition of Vertis and welcomed approximately 3,900 new employees to our family,” Quadracci said during a conference call this week. “The combination of Quad/Graphics and Vertis is a natural and strategic fit, and key benefits from the acquisition in-

clude: an enhanced position in the production of retail inserts, direct marketing and in-store marketing solutions, an enhanced range of products and services, expended expertise in more vertical markets, an extended geographic footprint that increases our manufacturing flexibility and distribution efficiencies.” Quadracci said they anticipate revenue in 2013, which will now include Vertis, to be about $4.8 billion to $5 billion. Steve Knight’s email address is sknight@lufkindailynews.com.

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Politicians look for credit in a rising economy By JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Increased hiring, lower unemployment, stock market on the rise. Who gets the credit? It’s a hotly debated point in Washington, where political scorekeeping amounts to who gets blame and who gets praise. Following Friday’s strong jobs report — 236,000 new jobs and unemployment dropping to a four-year low of 7.7 percent — partisans hurriedly staked out turf. “Woot woot!” tweeted former White House economic adviser Austan Goolsbee. “With 12 million still unemployed?” countered Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s spokesman, Don Stewart. Presidents usually get the rap for economic downturns and reap benefits when things improve. But the main factors affecting the current recovery and the record activity in the stock market may have less to do with high-profile fiscal policy fights in Washington than they do in the decisions of the Federal Reserve Bank, which has pumped trillions of dollars into the economy, kept interests rates at near zero and pushed investors away from low-yield bonds to stocks. “From a policy standpoint, this is being driven primarily by the Fed,” said Mark Vitner, an economist at Wells Fargo. Yet to some, Washington deserves little recognition. “Economies recover,” said Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and now head of the American Ac-

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A television screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange banners a record high for the Dow Jones industrial average this past week. The Dow closed at an all-time high Tuesday, beating the previous record it set in October 2007, before the financial crisis and Great Recession. tion Forum, a conservative public policy institute. He acknowledged the Fed’s monetary policies halted the initial free fall by the financial industry, but he said the economy has had to catch up to the Fed’s low interest rates. “It took a long time for the housing market for them to matter and for the auto market for them to matter,” HoltzEakin said. “So I don’t think that’s a policy victory.” If Democrats are eager to give President Barack Obama acclaim for spurring the recovery with an infusion of spending in 2009, there are just as many

Republicans who will claim his health care law and his regulatory regimes slowed it. If there is common ground among economists, it is that the next step in fiscal policy should be focused on reining in long-term spending on entitlements programs, particularly Medicare, instead of continuing debates over shortterm spending. But such a grand bargain has been elusive, caught in a fight over Obama’s desire for more tax revenue and Republican opposition to more tax increases. Obama and some Republicans are try-

ing to move the process with phone calls and a dinner here and a luncheon there. Next week, the president plans to address Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate in separate meetings to see, as he put it Saturday in his weekly radio and Internet address, “if we can untangle some of the gridlock.” Who gets credit does have political consequences. A strong economy would create more space for Obama to pursue other aspects of his second-term agenda. But it’s an important question for the long term, too, because if the recovery is indeed accelerating it could validate the policies that the Obama administration and the Fed put in place. Hiring has been boosted by high corporate profits and by strength in the housing, auto, manufacturing and construction sectors. Corporate profits are up. Still, it might be too soon to declare victory. While the recovery may be getting traction, the U.S. economy is not yet strong. Economic growth is forecast to be a modest 2 percent this year. Unemployment, even as it drops, remains high nearly four years after the end of the Great Recession, with roughly 12 million people out of work. Last year’s early months also showed strong job gains only to see them fade by June. March could prove to be a more telling indicator as the economy responds to a third month of higher Social Security taxes and as across-the-board spending cuts that kicked in March 1 begin to work their way through government programs. Economists say SEE ECONOMY, PAGE 4D

income taxes

Special tax provisions for members of military By CAROLE FELDMAN The Associated Press Katie Hanson is a military spouse; her husband, Lt. Cmdr. Marc Hanson, is on active duty in the Navy. He has Florida as his home of record, even though he is based at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, in California. The Hansons never lived in Florida as a married couple. She now lives and works in California, and they own a home in South Carolina that they rent. So where do they pay taxes? She has to file a California return and they both have to file in South Carolina. If Florida had a state income tax, he’d have to file there. That’s on top of their federal return. For military personnel, “it’s not unusual to have to file taxes in multiple states,” said Katie Hanson, project man-

ager for TurboTax’s military edition. That’s just one of several tax complexities that military families must deal with when figuring out their taxes. “Quite often the service members are aware of the benefits but their families are less aware,” said Mark Luscombe, principal analyst at CCH, a tax preparation service. “Sometimes problems come up when a service member dies.” He said survivors don’t always understand the military tax issues. First off is the question of where the home of record is. Home of record is where you enter the military, Hanson said. Or it can be the place where you live while in the service that you consider your home. It’s where the military will move you back to when you leave the service. Your home of record will determine where you file state income taxes.

There’s also the question of what income is taxable. “The basic pay in the military is taxable but a lot of the secondary stuff is excludable,” Luscombe said. Pay while serving in an officially declared combat zone, for example, is not taxable as income. “When I was in the Navy in Vietnam, the rule then and still is that you have to have been in the combat zone for at least one day a month to get the exclusion for that month,” Luscombe said. Today, combat zones include Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf region, including Iraq, and the Balkans. “Service in a combat zone includes any periods you are absent from duty because of sickness, wounds or leaves,” says the Internal Revenue Service. Those who were injured or exposed to diseases in combat zones can, for tax

purposes, exclude from income their pay during the time they were hospitalized, even if the hospitalization occurs outside the combat zone. Usual tests pertaining to time and distance for moves do not apply for members of the military. Service members deployed to combat zones can get an automatic extension for filing their federal tax returns, to 180 days after they return to the United States. Members of the military also may request to defer payment of income taxes due during their time of service for up to 180 days after that service ends. They also may include their nontaxable combat pay in their earned income if that would mean a higher earned income tax credit. The amount of the credit, which benefits low- and moderateSEE MILITARY, PAGE 3D

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Sunshine Week Online sounding board for officials a good idea

oday marks the beginning of Sunshine Week, which does not mean it’s time to head to the beach — even though you may be doing that anyway, since it also happens to be spring break for most local public schools and colleges. Sunshine Week, for those of us in the media, is a chance to remind people of the importance of open government. State and national laws make almost all governmental actions and documents available to the public, with limited exceptions for such sensitive information as national security data. That’s the way it should be, but not every elected official or governmental body adheres to the letter of the law in every case. It is important for us as citizens and journalists (and the citizen journalists among us) to hold our officials’ feet to the fire when it comes to protecting the availability of public information. As in other areas of life, technology is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to making public information easily accessible. On one hand, many documents are much easier for citizens and the media to find and obtain, often without having to file an official open records request. On the other, it makes it harder to police public officials’ illegal correspondence with each other on matters of public importance. (Members of city councils, school boards and other governmental bodies covered by the Texas Open Meetings Act cannot deliberate, whether in person, by phone or electronically, outside of an open meeting. We call that “transparency,” and it’s one of the most important tenets of our open government laws.) Some of the best ideas about ways to improve open government often come from the officials themselves. We support a proposal from state Sen. Kirk Watson (DAustin) to tweak the Texas Open Meetings Act by establishing an online forum on which board members can hold open discussions about matters on which they will vote (in an open meeting, of course). His legislation would impose these requirements on the message boards, all of which we believe are reasonable: ■ The communication must be in writing. ■ The writing must be posted to an online message board that is viewable by the public. ■ The communication must be displayed in real time and displayed on the online message board for no less than 30 days after the communication is first posted. ■ The governmental body may only have one online message board that the governmental body either owns or controls. ■ The online message board must be prominently displayed on the governmental body’s primary Internet Web page. ■ The online message board may only be used by members of the governmental body and/or its officers. ■ A communication that a member of the governmental body removes from an online message board after the 30-day window is subject to the Public Information Act and must be retained for two years. ■ The governmental body may not vote or take any action that is required to be taken at a meeting simply by posting a written communication to an online message board. Basically, it seems the message board would be much like the floor debates that occur every day in the state capitol, only they would be more accessible to the public and could give officials on the local level — we’re thinking city council members and school district trustees, in particular — a place to talk to each other publicly about the issues in the weeks between their public meetings. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a Republican who has been a champion of open government, supports Watson’s proposed legislation. We do, too. It’s a great thing to talk about during this 9th annual Sunshine Week.

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Organizations, individuals from district visit A nother productive week at your State Capitol is in the books. This week brought about the last day to file bills during the 83rd Legislative Session. It also gave our office the opportunity to see several organizations and individuals from the district, recognize the importrent ashby tance of the forest wood products industry, and lay out two of our bills before the committees to which they were referred. TFA Day: I was proud to carry the House Resolution honoring the Texas Forestry Association on Wednesday. TFA members from across the state visited Austin for Texas Forestry Day, and I had the pleasure of meeting with many of those attendees. Forestry, logging and manufacturing are vital components of our East Texas economy, and I will continue to work closely with my colleagues to ensure that these jobs and industries are not only protected, but hopefully strengthened. ANRA: I met with Angelina/Neches River Authority President Jodi Anderson and ANRA General Manager Kelly Holcomb this week, along with

Rep. Travis Clardy. The four of us worked on strategy to advance Lake Columbia plans and fund the project. As we are seeing each week in our Natural Resources Committee, water is paramount to the economic prosperity of our region and our state. I look forward to working alongside the East Texas delegation and ANRA to move this project forward. Legislation: I laid out HB 869 in the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee on Monday. The bill would tighten the current marriage by proxy law, closing loopholes that have invited fraud throughout the state, including cases in our district. I also laid out HB 746 in the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee on Thursday. This bill would put us in line with each of our bordering states in allowing health care practitioners and veterinarians to provide services across state lines during catastrophic circumstances. Our District in Austin: The best part of my week, as always, was being able to meet with constituents from the district. I was fortunate to be able to visit with several folks from back home, including representatives from our district’s State Supported Living Center; Lufkin Industries; Goodwill Inc.; the Coalition; the Campbell Group; Consolidated Communications; and Dr. Prashant

Kumar, to name a few. Additionally, I had a constructive meeting with TxDOT’s District Engineer for Leon and Madison counties about future plans to improve transportation infrastructure in these two counties. The San Augustine boys basketball team was in Austin this week on business, as the team won its regional tournament and participated in the state championship tournament this weekend. The players were able to take a VIP tour of the Capitol and visit our office where they signed a basketball that we are proudly displaying on our shelf next to the ball signed by the Centerville girls team that made it to the state tournament last week. We also were very pleased to welcome Logan Neal of Huntington as an Honorary Page this week. Logan did a great job for the Sergeant’s Office, and he was able to watch some of the House proceedings as well. Spring break is here, and if you would like to visit your State Capitol, please let us know how we can help.

Trent Ashby is the Texas state Representative for District 57 that includes Angelina, Houston, Leon, Madison, San Augustine and Trinity counties. His email address is trent.ashby@house.state.tx.us. He and his staff are available during the week at (512) 463-0508 or 634-2762.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Time to give coach a chance

Plan a Spring Break ‘staycation’

pring has sprung — it’s hard to believe that Spring Break is just around the corner. Are you and your family planning a “staycation” this year? If so, we’ve got some deals for you! Explore the places and faces that Lufkin has to offer with multiple family-friendly acautumn mcdaniel tivities for you to enjoy while the kids are out of school. If your family enjoys the outdoors, then planning a camping or hiking trip may be at the top of your list. There are many local campgrounds nearby with full amenities, as well as other activities to enjoy such as fishing, hiking and birding. Call or come by the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau 633-0359 to request a copy of our new Active Angelina guide. It’s packed full of all the information you will need to plan a fun-filled trip including bike trails, hiking trails, campground and boating information, area park information and more! “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” The Ellen Trout Zoo always promises an exciting visit and the residents promise to entertain. Our award-winning zoo, featuring more than 800 animals to view, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is an admission charge. Please call The Ellen Trout Zoo at 6330399 for more information. Are you looking for something new and exciting? Be sure to take time to visit the new Naranjo Museum of Natural History. Located on U.S. 59 south, the museum offers a variety of artifacts, fossils, and other exhibits. You won’t be disappointed when you visit. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for children ages 4-18 and $7.50 for adults. Call the Museum at 639-3466 for more information.

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MALLARD FILLMORE

I have for the last 30 years watched the Huntington football program and laughed at the total lack of coaching ability exhibited. Never in my wildest dreams do I think we will ever have a team that will win over three games in a season. The problem isn’t the boys playing — they bust their butts and give all they have each week and contrary to what the new coach says it doesn’t matter whether you are a senior or a sophomore. It’s who the coach is and what he brings to the table. Promoting from within is all well and good if you’re a manufacturing facility, but not when it comes to putting points on the board. This new coach still is an untested commodity, but there is a seasoned coach with so many wins on the books that she is overlooked for the one job I and many other think she can do — yes, Ruth Wright. She took a fledgling softball girls team and made state champs out of them. Why not have her running the athletics department? Why not give her the reins and give her the backing and support needed to get tough with the boys that want to win every week? If Huntington wants a winning team, ditch the good ol’ boys network and give Coach Wright a chance. William Tanksley, Huntington

Keep traffic coming to town

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and here is mine. I think that Interstate 69 will have a more positive impact on Lufkin if it follows the existing US-59 route through the city, as opposed to a new route that bypasses Lufkin. For a city the size of Lufkin, being bypassed by the new highway can be really negative for the businesses along the existing US-59 route because a bypass can cause dramatic reductions in traffic that feed customers to these businesses. This falloff in customers means that many businesses must move or close, and so the former prime locations on the existing route often become full of vacancies and begin to deteriorate, sometimes into blighted areas, which we definitely do not need. Other businesses throughout the town also suffer from the reduced traffic. Not all businesses can afford to relocate or want to relocate. Lufkin’s growth in recent decades has been steady rather than explosive like you see in some towns near big cities. The existing route of US-59 is now being upgraded and it should be able to handle increasing traffic for many years to come. So, there is no need for a bypass, especially when you consider the damage that such a bypass would do to our town and to the businesses located here. I therefore encourage our business people and all citizens to contact our city leaders and ChamAutumn McDaniel an administrative assistant for the ber of Commerce to request that our city’s beauty Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Her email address is and prosperity be protected by not having a bypass autumn.mcdaniel@cityoflufkin.com. around Lufkin for the proposed I-69. Let’s keep the traffic coming into town! Abb Roquemore, Lufkin

Do you have a budding artist who is ready to create a masterpiece? The Museum of East Texas will be hosting come-and-go art activities daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11-15. You and your child are welcome to stay for a little while or all day. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact The Museum of East Texas for more information at 639-4434. Enjoy story time with a twist! The Texas Forestry Museum will be hosting story time on 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13, as well as debuting their new Timber Town Exhibit. This new exhibit will provide a hands-on opportunity for children to learn more about the fascinating history of our local timber industry. If you weren’t able to visit The Ellen Trout Zoo during the week, The Pines Theater downtown will be showing Madagascar at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16. There will be a special visit from the residents of the Ellen Trout Zoo after the movie. Tickets are $5 and you can buy them online at www.ThePineslufkin.com or at the door. Whether you choose to spend the week indoors or out, Lufkin has a variety of offerings to make Spring Break 2013 fun and memorable for your family. Take this opportunity to enjoy your town and “Live It Up in Lufkin!”

headlines IN Local HISTORY March 10

One year ago ■ Angelina College Lady ’Runners’ season ends in heartbreaking loss to the Tyler Lady Apaches, 84-83, at the Region XIV Basketball Tournament. ■ Unemployment rate increases in Lufkin (7.1% to 7.7%), Angelina County (6.8% to 7.4%). Ten years ago ■ Leamon Ligon is Angelina County’s new Veteran Service Officer. ■ Panthers slam Nacogdoches, 15-0, to finish Pete Runnels Texas Shootout Baseball Tournament with third consecutive victory. Twenty years ago ■ Six Lufkin Police officers hurt apprehending suspect. Injuries include bites, bruises, cuts and scrapes. ■ Tyler College Apaches end Angelina College Roadrunners’ basketball season, with 94-86 loss in the Texas-New Mexico Junior College Basketball Tournament. Angelina College finishes year with 21 wins and 10 losses.

TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press

Today is Sunday, March 10, the 69th day of 2013. There are 296 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 10, 1913, former slave, abolitionist and Underground Railroad “conductor” Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, N.Y.; she was in her 90s. On this date: In 1785, Thomas Jefferson was appointed America’s minister to France, succeeding Benjamin Franklin. In 1863, Edward, the Prince of Wales (and future King Edward VII), married Princess Alexandra of Denmark at Windsor Castle. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, Thomas Watson, heard Bell say over his experimental telephone: “Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you.” From the pages of The Lufkin Daily News, compiled by In 1880, the Salvation Army arrived in the United The History Center, www.TheHistoryCenterOnline.com. States from England. In 1949, Nazi wartime broadcaster Mildred E. By Bruce Tinsley Gillars, also known as “Axis Sally,” was convicted in Washington, D.C., of treason. (She served 12 years in prison.) In 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis, Tenn., to assassinating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (Ray later repudiated that plea, maintaining his innocence until his death.) In 1973, the Pink Floyd album “The Dark Side of the Moon” was first released in the U.S. by Capitol Records (the British release came nearly two weeks later). In 1985, Konstantin U. Chernenko, who was the Soviet Union’s leader for just 13 months, died at age 73.

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woodland heights medical center service awards

Woodland Heights Medical Center celebrated tenured employees at a recent service awards presentation. Recognized for 35 years of service are Doris Weatherford, Jerry Fisher, Cathy Busbee and Omana Thomas. Not pictured is Mickey Dupre.

Donna Milam is recognized for 30 years of service at the recent Woodland Heights Medical Center awards presentation.

Woodland Heights Medical Center celebrates tenured employees Woodland Heights Medical Center celebrates tenured employees at at a recent service awards presentation. Recognized for 10 years a recent service awards presentation. Recognized for 15 years of of service are Deana Wilde, Jennifer Harris, Mel Miller, Teresa service are Kelly Lovell, Karen Turgeau, Doreen Matthews, Sherry Luce, Rose Johnson, Dorothy Barlow, Kim Jones, Alicia Lewis, Eva Rush, Kathie Parks, Sabrina Wood and Clay Hathorn. Not pictured Martin, Carmen Nerren and Jennifer Stevens. Not pictured are are Megan Dickinson, Pat Jones, Talona Olson, Libby Sapp and James Calk, Debra Criswell, Michell Hoover, Ellen Joiner, Dana Sharon Thomas. Oldham, Debbie Parrish, April Smith and Christy Squyres.

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Woodland Heights Medical Center celebrates tenured employees at a recent service awards presentation. Recognized for five years of service are Cassandra Hance, Gary Litton, Robin Lakey, Tonya Hobbs, Marietta Wilson, Erika Brasuell, Lisa Day, Johnnie Pouland, Shannon Largent, Karen Higgins, Daniel Morris, Marta Villela and Romeka Johnson. Not pictured are Daniel Baxter, Karen Dickerson, Aaron Fortenberry, Linda Mask, Melanie Nerren, Kristen Pullen, Ronald Raines, Melissa Ray and Belinda Wilson.

Military can’t joint ownership be the best way to go?” Wills, when properly drawn, are solid instruments, so I’m not sure why you say they don’t “hold water.” A will describes specifically how you want your assets distributed. In my opinion, that is the easiest thing to do. Probate has gotten a bad name. In most cases, probating a will is a relatively painless proposition and can be accomplished in three or four months at little cost. That said, the best way to avoid probate, in my opinion, is to establish a trust. The major advantage of a trust is that it’s private; the particulars are not public information as they are with a probated will. But who

is going to care about what you have or don’t have? You want to avoid probate because you think paying $600 or more to the county is unreasonable. I don’t know what your estate is worth, but $600 is a reasonable sum to pay to expedite the passing of one person’s assets to another. Almost anything else you could do would cost more money. If you are bound and determined to avoid probate just to save $600, I would reconsider. DEAR BRUCE: I have a coin collection from my days as a paperboy in the 1960s, as well as assorted coins from small inheritances. The collection includes wheat pennies, buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, silver quarters, half-dollars, and silver coins from the late 1800s and early 1900s. I have far too many to pay WorkForce Solutions’ Career person we have a place for you to for a “coin by coin” appraisal. Readiness Workshops, offered serve. In 2012, 23 volunteers filed I would like to sell these coins two days a week, are designed to 619 tax returns and generated to a collector, but I don’t know enhance knowledge, skills and over $780,000 in refunds at VITA how to go about finding a credabilities to succeed in finding locations in Lufkin, Diboll and ible and trustworthy dealer who your next job. surrounding communities. would pay me a fair and reasonWorkForce Solutions provides For more information call able price for the entire lot. Face assistance with writing or updat- Tracy Shannon 632-8838 ext. 249. value of the coins is $500 to $600. ing your resume, learning what ——— Can you please provide some questions to expect in interviews AARP Foundation Taxadvice and guidance? — Reader and how to answer, how to dress Aide, the nation’s largest free, in Atlanta for success, and much more. volunteer-run tax preparation DEAR READER: UnfortuContact WorkForce Solutions and assistance service, is seeking nately, it is likely that your coins, at 639-1351 or visit the office from volunteers across the state to unless they are uncirculated, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through help Texas taxpayers who are would be valued only for the Friday at 210 N. John Redditt seeking assistance preparing silver they contain. The silver Drive. and filing their 2012 tax returns. dollars, wheat pennies, buffalo ——— Volunteers do not need to be nickels and Mercury dimes may Goodwill Industries and the an AARP member or retiree to have a little numismatic value, IRS are partnering once again participate. but possibly not as much as the to offer free tax return preparaTax-Aide is particularly in “junk value” of the silver. tion to people who earn $50,000 need of volunteers who are bilinI wish I could recommend or less. gual in English and Spanish to someone to you, but for the modIf you have a desire to help support the increasing number est amount of silver you hold, I area people while learning a new of Spanish-speaking taxpayers think you’re going to have to deal skill Goodwill’s VITA site needs seeking assistance. with a local coin dealer. Go to you. Volunteer training classes For more information on how two or three and let them make will begin soon with morning, to join the AARP Foundation an offer. Bruce Williams writes for evening and Saturday classes. Tax-Aide team, visit the website Newspaper Enterprise Association. Even if you are not a numbers at www.aarp.org/tavolunteer. DEAR BRUCE: I want to avoid probate. I know you believe one should do probate, but I think paying $600-plus to the county to have what is in our wills validated and up for the public to read is wrong. Why can’t joint ownership be the best way to go? Why did we pay the big bucks ($1,200) to have these wills drawn up? Can you give us readers some ideas on how to avoid the cost of probate and wills that don’t seem to hold water? — Reader, via email DEAR READER: First of all, I don’t understand why, if you had only simple reciprocal wills drawn, they would cost $1,200. And I’m not at all certain what you mean when you ask, “Why

Terri Wiggers is recognized for 20 years of service at the recent Woodland Heights Medical Center awards presentation.

Woodland Heights Medical Center celebrates tenured employees at a recent service awards presentation. Recognized for 25 years of service are Lisa Davis, Belinda Page and Linda Nilsson. Not pictured are Debra Elliott, Susie Hernandez and Oleta Spencer.

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income taxpayers, is determined by income and the number of dependents. It is refundable, meaning you will receive it even if you don’t owe taxes. The government will reimburse the moving costs incurred by military personnel relocated to different bases. Anything over and above what the government pays for can be deducted provided it meets the distance requirements. For example, the military will not pay the full cost of shipping a car, Hanson said. Active-duty military personnel also have more leeway in qualifying for the capital gains exclusion

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on the sale of their home. Usually to qualify for the exclusion — up to $250,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly — you have to own and live in the house at least two of the previous five years. For members of the military, the five-year period can be suspended if they are on active duty. As for uniforms, Hanson said it’s a myth that members of the military can deduct their cost. “If you can wear khakis or uniforms off base, you don’t even qualify,” she said. But things like battle dress uniforms that cannot be worn when off duty, and insignia of rank or

epaulets can be deductible. Still, the cost has to meet the threshold of 2 percent of your income. The IRS will grant tax forgiveness to members of the military who die “while in active service in a combat zone, from wounds, disease or other injury received in a combat zone or from wounds or injury incurred in a terrorist or military operation.” Because of the complexities of military tax returns, TurboTax has created a special edition of its tax software for servicemen and women and their families. The product was created by former members of the military and military spouses.

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Credit card companies don’t write off debt in event of death Dear Jeff: My elderly mom and dad have a lot of credit card debt — some in my dad’s name, some in my mom’s name, and some jointly. If my dad were to pass away, do we JEFFREY BATES just send his credit card company a copy of the death certificate and assume the debt will be forgiven and written off,

ask the lawyer or is it automatically transferred to the surviving spouse for them to pay? I assume that the joint accounts are the responsibility of the survivor, but am not sure of that either. Thanks, “Planning Ahead” Dear “Planning Ahead”: If your dad were to pass away first, his debts would become debts of his estate. In other words, the credit card company would make a claim on his estate to

receive their money. In all likelihood, it would not just be written off if there is an actual administration of his estate. This would be especially important to the surviving spouse since the deceased spouse’s community property interest would be looked at to satisfy the debt. The joint accounts would become the responsibility of the surviving spouse. Dear Jeff: I have a lawsuit pending that I thought would be over with by now. I was told that I should receive a

check by the end of 2012. Every time I check on this, I am told it will be four to six weeks. How can I find out the status of this case and where the payments are? Signed, “Show Me The Money” Dear “Show Me The Money”: The easiest way to find out the status of your case is to call the District Clerk’s office in the county in which the case is pending. You can give the clerk the cause number of the case, and find out what has happened recently, whether the case

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Dear John: The Dow Jones average set a record high this week. Would it be prudent to move to the sideline for a while in anticipation of a correction? BD john kennedy Dear BD: If I could answer that with certainty I would be managing every dollar in the world. But since I can’t, all I can do is offer you some advice and statistics. First, statistics show that people making individual decisions to move in and out of the market will miss far more ups than they will avoid downs since 10-year averages are around 70

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percent up and 30 percent down. For these investors, a highly diversified portfolio and staying the course is the best protection against the gyrations of the markets. However, in years like 2007, with the sub-prime mess that affected all sectors of the markets, diversification will not protect you. Second, if you are invested in individual stocks, a disciplined sell strategy will be paramount to consistently making money. Three old adages come to mind here: “Its OK to be wrong, it’s not OK to stay wrong,” “Let your winners run and cut your losses short” and’’You can’t go broke making a profit.” If you set up some investment decision

Restaurant inspections The following is a list of local restaurant inspections done by the Angelina County & Cities Health District between Feb. 26-28. The reports take into account the cleanliness of the restaurant or business, not the quality of the food. Golden Corral, 2401 S. First St., Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 26 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 0 ——— Wild Horse Saloon, 723 S. Timberland Drive, Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 26 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 13 Reasons for demerits: Clean under ice machines, paint bard wood, end caps needed on light shields, towels/ soap required at all hand sinks; all spray bottles must be labeled; clean inside ice machine. ——— Mrs. Candi’s Cakes, 3458 Ted Trout Drive, Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 27 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 0 ——— Brookshire Brothers No. 25, Bakery, 1807 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin

building permits Building permits issued by the City of Lufkin from March 1-8, listed by address, owner, contractor, description and value: Residential repair and addition 1805 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin PC LLC, Alternative Power Solutions, residential remodel, $129,531 600 Largent St., Erasmo Vargas, storage building, $2,000 107 Carriage Drive, Jim Powell, Christian Fencing, residential remodel, $13,000 709 Schuller St., Mary Kelley, Larry Moreland, storage building, $2,500 711 N. Second St., Central Church of Christ, M&M Roofing, roofing permit, $7,500 721 N. Timberland Drive, Moore Bros. Construction, Grumbles Roofing, roofing permit, $3,900 1007 Dunlap Ave., Martin Garrido, Maria Morales, roofing permit, $4,000 9 Trailwood Creek, Janet Paeitz, M&M Roofing, roofing permit, $4,900 602 Crown Colony Drive, Mike Davis, Creation Specialties Inc., residential remodel, $800 1316 Sue Drive, Robert and Kathleen Miller, Grumbles Roofing, roofing permit, $2,000

Date of inspection: Feb. 27 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 7 Reasons for demerits: Clean under front prep table; proof of extermination required. ——— Brookshire Brothers No. 25, Deli, 1807 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 27 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 15 Reasons for demerits: Maintain proper temperature at hot hold; clean floor in walk-in cooler; proof of extermination required; clean inside ice machine. ——— Brookshire Brothers No. 25, Meat Market, 1807 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 27 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 0 ——— Brookshire Brothers No. 25, Grocery/ Produce, 1807 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin Date of inspection: Feb. 27 Purpose of inspection: Routine

rules which force you to admit your mistakes early, you will save yourself a lot of pain and money. Many investors allow their ego to get involved. If I thought Apple was a good buy at 700, then it must be even better at 600, 500, 450, etc. Third, here is what Robert Davis, an adviser to our managed accounts says about the current market. He uses three basic factors to make decisions. Sentiment: Bullish sentiment has risen with the market since November, and the numbers are now too bullish. That is negative. Money: The FED made it clear last week that will be no change in the policy of monetary stimulus for the foreseeable future. That is good for stocks on a six months out basis. That is positive.

Valuation: 2013 earnings estimates have been falling the past few weeks even as the market has been rising. Sometime in the near future earnings estimates will reach a realistic level from which expectations can begin to rise again. That bodes well for stocks in the second half of the year. This is neutral. All this implies that some correction is called for in the short run as there is not much money coming into the market, but that the correction will not be large in either time or points.

has been resolved, or the status of any pending motions and/or hearings. The column above is meant for general information and educational purposes only, and neither this column nor the transmittal of a legal question via regular mail or email constitutes the creation of an attorney/client relationship between the reader and Jeffrey Bates and/ or Southern Newspapers. For specific advice regarding legal matters affecting you, please consult an attorney. To submit a question to be answered in this column, please send it via email to JeffreyPBates@aol.com, or via regular mail to Ask The Lawyer, 101 St. First St., Lufkin, TX 75901.

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anticipation of the cuts already caused a downturn in the fourth quarter of last year as the defense industry slowed spending. The Congressional Budget Office and some private forecasters say the coming cuts could reduce economic growth by about half a percentage point and cost about 700,000 jobs by the end of 2014. “My view is that aggressive monetary and fiscal policy response to the recovery has been a net positive,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. This is not a solicitation to buy or sell securiBut referring to the automatic ties. John Kennedy is a Registered Representacuts, he said, “Fiscal policies have tive of Woodlands Securities Corporation, turned from a very powerful tailmember FINRA and SIPC. To submit a question wind to a pretty significant head to be answered in this column, send it via email wind.” And, he added, “the econto jtkiii@yahoo.com, or in writing to Kennedy at omy is going to be tested again in The Advanced Financial Group, 1101 S. Chestnut the next few months.” St., Lufkin, TX 75901. Obama has been distancing himself from the potential consequences of the automatic cuts, even though he signed the legPurpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 0 islation that put them in place. Number of demerits: 12 ——— Initially, they were designed to Reasons for demerits: Improper thaw- be so onerous that it would force Best Western Restaurant, 3211 S. First ing of eggs; food manager needed; keep all sides to work out a long-term St., Lufkin items out of hand sink. Date of inspection: Feb. 27 deficit-reduction and debt-stabi-

lization package. But that agreement never materialized. If the recovery has been slow, White House officials argue, it is because Republicans have been unwilling to yield to Obama’s demands for deficit reduction that combines tax increases and cuts in spending. Obama himself seemed to touch on that viewpoint in his weekly address. “At a time when our businesses are gaining a little more traction, the last thing we should do is allow Washington politics to get in the way,” he said while heralding good economic news. “You deserve better than the same political gridlock and refusal to compromise that has too often passed for serious debate over the last few years.” Vitner argues that if anyone deserves credit for the recovery, it is the American public and American businesses “for being able to tune out all the noise that’s coming from Washington.” “It’s remarkable,” he said, “that in the face of so much political uncertainty we’ve been able to see the growth that we have.”

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annual women’s event By DENISE HOEPFNER The Lufkin News

mpowerment, encouragement, fellowship, education and networking are all hallmarks of the Women’s Conference of East Texas, an annual gathering of women interested in becoming better connected with their community, with their potential, and with each other. This year marks the third year of the conference, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 21 at Crown Colony Country Club. The conference is a project of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and packs a powerful punch with a dynamic lineup of speakers leading sessions on topics relevant to women in all walks of life, says Melissa Wheeler, program and operations manager for the Chamber. “This half-day conference will fill not only your morning schedule but also your internal fuel tank,” Wheeler said. “Instead of letting the days and weeks drain you, take a little time and refuel your attitude, your work, family and community commitments, your desires, your dreams, and your personal time and be a part of an amazing day filled with presentations on how to handle all of the things women deal with on a daily basis.” The opening session features Pam Benson Owens, Creativity Director at Women’s Resources, a Dallas-based organization that develops programs and projects to promote and improve the status of American women in their personal and professional lives. Benson Owens, president and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting in Austin, will discuss leadership and ask “Are you truly leading from where you stand?” Benson Owens will join Women’s Resources CEO Candace O’Keefe Mathis in a morning session dedicated to bridging the generation gap in the workplace and enriching work relationships despite age differences. A pre-lunch session will feature motivational speaker and life coach Joyce Buford, who will share her tips for prioritizing what’s important and making the most of your life. Buford, a Tyler resident, will follow her talk with a Q&A session. During lunch, a local woman will be honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award for her professional excellence, community service and for assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Past recipients of this award were Ellen Temple and Bonnie Denmon. Lunch will also include a closing session, with a wrap-up of the day and a chance to use what was learned with other attendees. Michelle Green, executive director of Junior Achievement, has been involved in the planning of the conference since its inaugural year and says it has plenty to offer both professionally and personally. “I’ve always been empowered being in a room full of

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Bonnie Denmon, shown with her daughter, Monique Denmon-Nunn, was last year’s recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award given at the Women’s Conference of East Texas. The award is presented each year to a local woman for her professional excellence, community service and for assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

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Tickets are being sold for a chance to win a Tory Burch “Marion” tote valued at $600. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20 and can be purchased at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. The drawing will be held during the conference lunch.

“Instead of letting the days and weeks drain you, take a little time and refuel your attitude, your work, family and community commitments, your desires, your dreams, and your personal time and be a part of an amazing day filled with presentations on how to handle all of the things women deal with on a daily basis.”

■■ The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 21 at Crown Colony Country Club. ■■ Registration for the conference is $49 until March 15 or $79 after that date. For more information, call Melissa Wheeler at 634-8726, email her at mwheeler@ lufkintexas.org or go online to lufkintexas.org.

■■ A pre-lunch session will feature motivational speaker and life coach Joyce Buford, who will share her tips for prioritizing what’s important and making the most of your life. Buford, a Tyler resident will follow her talk with a Q&A session.

■■ During lunch, a local woman will be honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award for her professional excellence, community service and for assisting women ■■ Raffle tickets are being sold for a chance to win a Tory Burch “Marion” tote valued at $600. Tickets are $10 in their attainment of professional excellence and leadereach or three for $20 and can be purchased at the Lufkin/ ship skills. Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. The drawing will be held during the conference lunch. ■■ The opening session features Pam Benson Owens, Creativity Director at Women’s Resources, a Dallas-based organization that develops programs and projects to promote and improve the status of American women in their personal and professional lives. Benson Owens will then join Women’s Resources CEO Candace O’Keefe Mathis in a second morning session dedicated to bridging the generation gap in the workplace.

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diverse women,” she said. “Whether you are leading by example, or you are following those that lead, this conference offers a wonderful experience for all women. It’s great to make yourself a priority and really connect with other women. Let’s face it, at the end of the day we are all women doing the best we can for ourselves, our families, our jobs and our community. The conference offers an opportunity of tremendous networking, but also gives valuable tips on being the best we can be and on identifying and strengthening our personal leadership skills.”

Presenting sponsor for the conference is Texas State Bank. Gold sponsor is Virginia Winston. Award sponsor is Ellen Temple. Silver sponsors are A-1 Party Rentals, Inc. and Townsquare Media. Bronze sponsors are The Lufkin News, Merrill Lynch, Kaye M. Alderman and the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Registration for the conference is $49 until March 15 or $79 after that date. For more information, call Melissa Wheeler at 634-8726, email her at mwheeler@ lufkintexas.org or go online to lufkintexas.org. Denise Hoepfner’s email address is dhoepfner@lufkindailynews.com.

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‘Wrong Way Corrigan’ lives on

40th Anniversary

George and Debby Duren of Lufkin will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on March 10, 2013. They have lived in this area since 1973 and Mrs. Duren is the former Deborah Williams of Pennington.

RSVP seeking volunteers to help numerous groups Are you 55 years of age or older and want to make an impact in your community? Why not join other Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers around the nation who are taking an active part in their communities through volunteering. The following organizations in Angelina County have a need for volunteers including: the American Cancer Society, the Angelina Arts Alliance, the Angelina County Senior Center, the Area Agency On Aging, Brandon Elementary, Community Reassurance Program, DETCOG Homeland Security (CERT), DETCOG Lufkin, DETCOG Ombudsman Program (Regional), Duncan Unit of Diboll, the Family Crisis Center, Goodwill Industries, Grace Care Center of Lufkin,the Hope Center of North Lufkin, Hospice In the Pines, Huntington Health Care & Rehab and the Lufkin Adult Learning Center. Also, the Lufkin American Red Cross, the Lufkin Police

Department, the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, the Lufkin Veterans Administration, the Museum Of East Texas, Parkwood Place Nursing Home, the Pregnancy Help Center, RSVP Advisory Council & County ADV. COMM, RSVP Office - Angelina County, the Salvation Army, the Salvation Army Adult Day Center and Seasons of Hope Center. Also, Second Blessings Food Pantry & Thrift Store, Southland Health Care Center, Stoneleigh Estates Nursing Home, Temple Elementary School-Diboll, T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library-Diboll, the Texas Forestry Museum, The Meadows, Timber Point Apartment Homes, Trinity Mission Of Diboll, Woodland Heights Medical Center and the Women’s Shelter Thrift Store. To volunteer at these locations, or for more information about the volunteer needs of these organizations call Marilyn Gardner at 634-2247 or email mgardner@detcog.org.

military news Air Force Airman Timothy F. Darnell Jr., graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. The Airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Darnell is the son of James and Sherry Moore of Lufkin. He is a 2011 graduate of Hudson High School.

If you were not around when Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan made a visit to Lufkin in 1938, you missed one of the most exciting events ever — one that old-timers still laugh and talk about with as much MARGIE KIRKLAND enthusiasm as if it happened yesterday, and we somewhat younger ones love the details of it. Nothing before or since has captured the spirit of dare-anddo like the superlative treat of seeing the international hero — a little guy with a big smile — appear right here at our doorstep. The aviation boom of the 1920’s had caught on in Angelina County just as it did across the nation. Flying machines were wonderful things, and the “flyboys” who buzzed over houses to show off with stunts were considered more amusing than dangerous. The most famous of these “boys,” a pilot named Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan, flew into the county after he had claimed the nation imagination (and admiration) by flying across the Atlantic without official permission. Corrigan became a legendary aviator because of a supposed navigational error. In 1938, he “mistakenly” flew from New York to Ireland — when he was supposed to be flying from New York to California — because he seemingly-misread his compass. For Americans, who were caught in the midst of the Great Depression, Corrigan’s antic provided a great deal of humor and uplift and he became a national folk hero. It is said that to this day, his nickname, “Wrong Way Corrigan,” remains strong in popular culture; it describes anyone who blunders and goes the wrong way, particularly in sporting events. Yet, as much fun as his story provides, there were complex things to be considered, and in fact he was a sound and accomplished pilot. Corrigan was born in Galveston on Jan. 22, 1907. His father was a construction engineer and his mother a teacher. When Douglas was 15 months old, he was already making a name for himself; he won first prize in a local baby contest. His father moved the family around often during Douglas’ childhood; eventually the parents divorced and Douglas was bounced from one parent to another before he settled in Los Angeles with his mother. There, he began working in the construction industry. Aviation didn’t seem to be in his future. Then, on a Sunday afternoon in October 1925, Douglas decided to visit a local airfield. He watched a pilot take passengers for rides in a Curtiss “Jenny” biplane. Excited at the prospect,

he returned the next Sunday with $2.50 in hand for the pilot to take him aloft. Flying over Los Angeles that afternoon, Corrigan was hooked; he was determined to learn to fly. The following Sunday, he returned for his first flying lesson and continued for weeks thereafter. He also spent time learning everything he could from the field’s aircraft mechanics. On March 25, 1928, he made his first solo flight. Corrigan took flight lessons at the airfield where B.P. Mahoney and T.C. Ryan, a team of wellknown aircraft manufacturers, were operating a small airline. Soon he got a job with the two men and started working in their San Diego factory. Shortly after Corrigan began working for Mahoney and Ryan, a new customer named Charles Lindbergh approached them about designing and building a special aircraft — the Spirit of St. Louis. Corrigan assembled the plane’s wing and installed its gas tanks and instrument panel. Inspired by Lindbergh’s famous transatlantic flight in May, 1927, he decided he would make his own transatlantic flight some day. Being of Irish descent, he chose Ireland as his destination. ——— Although Corrigan changed jobs several times in the late 1920’s, in October 1929 he became a full-fledged pilot when he earned his transport pilot’s license. He moved to the East Coast and began a small passenger-carrying service with a friend named Steve Reich. They would land in small towns and convince people to buy airplane rides. Although the operation did fairly well, Corrigan grew restless and returned to the West Coast. He bought a used Robin monoplane to make the trip home. Back in California, he returned to work as an aircraft

mechanic. He also began to modify his Robin for a transatlantic flight. In 1935, he applied to the federal government for permission to make a non-stop flight from New York to Ireland. Officials denied his application; they claimed that his plane was not sound enough to make such a trip, although it was all right for cross-country journeys. Trying to get full certification, Corrigan made several modifications to his aircraft over the next two years, but each time he reapplied for permission, officials turned him down. By 1937, he had grown tired of the “red tape” and decided to fly without official sanction, although he never admitted such a decision during his lifetime. His plan was to land in New York late at night, after airport officials had left for the day, fill his gas tanks, then leave for Ireland. But various mechanical problems arose and he decided to postpone the flight until the next year. ——— On July 8, 1938, Corrigan left California for New York. His flight plan called for him to return to California, so on July 17 he took off from Brooklyn, New York. He took off in thick fog and headed east because airport officials had told him to lift off in any direction except west since there were buildings at the western edge of the field. They believed he would turn his plane around and head west. To everyone’s surprise, he kept flying eastward. He said his visibility was so poor that he could only fly using his compass and claimed his compass indicated he was heading west. About 26 hours into his flight, Corrigan said he finally dropped down out of the clouds and noticed he was over a large body of water. Knowing that it was too early to have reached the

at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. Brother is Gabriel Maldonado. Grandparents are Luis and Rosie Maldonado of Diboll and Alex Naqay and Ludy Escobedo of Lufkin. Great-grandparents are Pedro Escobedo and Flor and Antonio Maldonado, all of Lufkin, and Maria and Juan Montelongo. ——— Camillia Mickens of Lufkin announces the birth of her son, Michael Joseph Jackson Duirden, born Feb. 23 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. Grandparents are Shirley Davis Hood, Ronal W. Brown and Billy Mickens, all of Lufkin. Great-grandparents are Claudene Duriden, James Duirden Sr., both of Lufkin, the late Annie B. Davis and the late A.J. Hunt. ——— Robert and Casey Russell of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Carter Douglas, born Feb. 24, at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Sisters are Rylie, Karis and Preslie Russell. Grandparents are Pam and Doug Steel of Huntington and Brooks and Linda Russell of Lufkin. Great-grandparents are Evon Sydon of Clute, the late Reg Sydon, Burl Russell of Austonio, the late Margie Russell, Beatrice Steel and Alice Haygood of Huntington, the late Earl Steel and the late O.T. Haygood Sr. ——— Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Constante of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Kaleia Khloe Constante, born Feb. 25 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. Sister is Maximilliana Jesusita Sylvia Constante. Grandparents are Flumencion and Belinda Constante of Lufkin and Jesus and Sylvia Santana of Diboll. ———

Mr. and Mrs. Evelio Luna Jr. of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Evelio Luna III, born Feb. 25 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. Sisters are Geniva, Maylea and Miabella. Brother is Aden. Grandparents are Evelio Luna, Verta Bosquez and Alfonso and Lucia Solis. ——— Crescencio and Maria Garcia of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Fernando, born Feb. 26 at Memorial Medical Center. Sisters are Selena and Perla Garcia. Grandparents are Crescencio Garcia, Agustina Cortez, Francisco Oliveoz and Elvira Palacious, all of Zacatecas. ——— Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sabo of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Emmery “Emme” Sabo, born Feb. 26 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz. Sister is Belle Sabo. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hankla of Diboll and Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sabo of Denton. Great-grandmother is Carolyn Oliver of Rosevine and greatgreat-grandmother is Margret Oliver of Rosevine. ——— Justin and Krystal Jimenez of Diboll announce the birth of their daughter, Dallee Rae Jimenez, born Feb. 26 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. Sister is Jori Kay Jimenez. Grandparents are Jesse and Rhonda Ferguson of Zavalla, and Delores Havard and Arthur and Judy Powell, all of Diboll. Great-grandparents are Hugh Robert and Rita Lyles of Lufkin. ——— Lee and Ebony Polk of San Augustine announce the birth of their son, Jerius, born Feb. 26 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 5 lbs. 15 oz. Sisters are Zy’Mya Olford and Le’Asia

and Jamya Polk. Brother is Lee Polk II. Grandparents are Jacquline Davis, Kevin Davis, Ester Barnes and Jerry Polk, all of San Augustine. ——— Marquez Thomas and Rodgianna Fourney of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Keyunté Marquez Thomas, born Feb. 27 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz. Grandparents are Elaine White and Kimbry Thomas. Great-grandparents are Virginia Wyatt and Mary Thomas of Alabama. ——— Barry and Amanda Pope of Diboll announce the birth of their son, Caleb Ryan Pope, born Feb. 27 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. Brothers are Dakota M. and Riley E. Pope. Grandparents are Dena and Jerry McGuire of Pollok, Bernie and Barry Pope of Lufkin and Jimmie Long of Olean, NY. Great-grandparents are Tommie J. Fox of Diboll and Carole Jones of Lufkin. ——— Alicia King and Milton Roberts of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Braylan King Roberts, born Feb. 28 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. Grandparents are Lenore and Keith King of Lufkin and Irene Criswell and Lawrence Franklin of Crockett. ——— Raul Olivares Jr. and Iris Rodriguez announce the birth of their son, Damien Raziel Olivares, born Feb. 28 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. 8.5 oz. Grandmother is Maria Roman of Diboll and great-grandmother is Damiana Lopez of Mexico. ——— Randy and Cassie Lewis of Moscow announce the birth of their daughter, Kadi Nicole Lewis, born Feb. 28 at Memorial

Douglas ‘‘Wrong Way’’ Corrigan’s visit to Lufkin in 1938. From left, Corrigan, Ed Burris and Carl Du Puy.

Pacific Ocean, he looked down at his compass — and because there was more light to see by — suddenly noticed he “had been following the wrong end of the magnetic needle.” Within a short time, Corrigan was over Ireland. He landed at Baldonnel Airport in Dublin, after a 28-hour, 13-minute flight. When officials questioned him, he explained that he had left New York en route to California but had then gotten mixed up in the clouds and flown the wrong way. He also explained about the compass, but they didn’t believe him. As they continued to press him for “the truth,” Corrigan finally ended the situation by replying, “That’s my story.” Officials released him, and the only punishment he received was a brief suspension of his pilot’s license, which lasted only until August 4, the day he returned to New York via steamship. He returned to the United States a hero. People loved his audacity and spirit. They also had a lot of fun with the obvious humor of his situation. The New York Post printed a front page headline — “Hail to Wrong Way Corrigan” — backwards. He also received a Broadway ticker-tape parade with more than a million people lining the street, more than had turned out to honor Charles Lindbergh after his transatlantic flight. ——— Lufkin was not to be outdone. In August 1938, following a brief but noisy ceremony, Corrigan was driven through the streets of Lufkin in the city fire truck. Some 5,000 people lined the way to cheer themselves hoarse. He signed autographs, posed for local shutterbugs, and accepted a lifetime membership in Lufkin’s Texas Forest Festival Association. A local merchant and aviator enthusiast had called the flier in Memphis, Tennessee and invited him to the Piney Woods, assuring him that we had a good airport. The very next day, after calling Mayor W.M. Glenn, Corrigan landed at the airport, where he was met by a large crowd of people who followed him into town for the parade. Numerous accounts of Corrigan‘s wrong-way flight have been published. He also pops up occasionally in publications like “U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission.” Corrigan lived a fairly simple life after his famous flight. In the 1950’s, he bought an orange grove in Santa Ana, Calif., and lived there for the remainder of his life. During an anniversary of his flight, some newspaper reporters said that he was going to admit to having flown to Ireland intentionally, but he never publicly acknowledged that fact. He died on Dec. 9, 1995.

Margie Kirkland is a columnist for The Lufkin News. She is a past chapter regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the author of 13 books of local history, human interest and poetry, and is a member of the Hall of Honor at Lufkin High School.

birth announcements Meaghan Falls of Lufkin announces the birth of her daughter, Margaret Louise Falls, born Feb. 16 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. Sisters are Hayli and Aubrie. Grandparents are Howard and Elizabeth Falls and Pamela Schmidt, all of Shreveport, La. ——— Sylvester and Stephanie Rodriguez of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Sebastian DeWayne Rodriguez, born Feb. 18 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. Brother is Dayton Thomas Rodriguez. Grandparents are Elaine and Johnny Ward of Lufkin and Belinda and Alton Wayne Bowdion of Huntington. ——— Derek and Kimberly Clark of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Kaleb Anthony Clark, born Feb. 18 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. Sister is Emily Clark.Grandparents are Charles and Denise Jones of Huntington. Great-grandparents are Ernest and Janice Suggs of Huntington. ——— Alan and Staci Wilkie of Huntington announce the birth of their daughter, Ariya Dianne Wilkie, born Feb. 19 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 5 lbs. 5 oz. Grandparents are L.A. and Patricia Wilkie of Huntington and Hugh and Sandra McEwin of Lovelady. Great-grandparents are Douglas and Earlene Sanders and L.A. and Liz Wilkie, all of Huntington. ——— Natasha Taylor and Patrick Galloway of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Zyan Galloway, born Feb. 19 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. Sister is ZaNaiya Galloway. Grandparents are Brenda and Woodie

Taylor and Jo Willie Phipps, all of Lufkin. ——— Rafael and Cristina Rico of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Dominick Rico, born Feb. 19 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Grandparents are Ezequiel and Aurora Guillen and Rafael and Estela Rico Sr., all of Lufkin. ——— Mr. and Mrs. Timothy H. Perkins of Etoile announce the birth of their son, Raylan Conner Perkins, born Feb. 20 at Memorial Medical Center. Brother is Daniel Keith Perkins. Grandparents are Barbra Brookshire of Etoile and Deanna and Keith Perkins of Mt. Enterprise. ——— Shawn Andrus and Carrol Bridges of Groveton announce the birth of their daughter, Sarina Dulane Andrus, born Feb. 21 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz. Grandparents are Duane and Dene Andrus of Sulphur Springs, Pam Andrus, Robert Simmons, Ray Lee and Loraine Lee, all of Groveton. Great-grandparents are Bobby and Betty Hawkins of Pollok and Mary McKinney of McKinney. ——— William Chambers and Tiffany Booker of Etoile announce the birth of their son, Jax Wes Franklin Chambers, born Feb. 21 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. Brother is Lyric Booker. Grandparents are Darchelle and Mike Seale and Barbara Brookshire, all of Etoile. Great-grandparents are Norma Lou Conner of Etiole, Bill and Nena Chambers of Kirbyville and Olin Thornton of Hatch, New Mexico. ——— Merari Naqay and Luis Maldonado of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Max Emiliano Maldonado, born Feb. 22

Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. Sister is Cristlyn and brothers are Coltin, Cady and Kory. Grandparents are Joey and Peggy Kosina of Moscow, Leslie J. Lewis of Soda and Randy W. Lewis and Kim H. Lewis of Hockley. Great-grandparents are Avelina Hoard of Soda, Floyd Lewis of Rayburn, Bertha M. Kosina of Moscow, Cruz Flores of Livingston and the late Arthur Louis Hardy, S.E. Hoard, the Maurine Lewis, Johnny Kosina and Tony Flores. ——— Jessica Hooks and Michael Fenton of Zavalla announce the birth of their son, Braxton Fenton, born Feb. 28 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. Brother is Lacen Fenton. Grandparents are Markie Courtney, Jesse Hooks and Cynthia Watters, all of Zavalla. Great-grandparents are Donna and James Courtney of Zavalla and Mickey Channel of Longview. ——— Adam and Deanne Dowden of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Aiden James Dowden, born March 1 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. Grandparents are Dan and Vicky Dowden and Shebia Isgitt, of Anacoco, La. and Dale Dancy of Sulphur, La. Great-grandparents are Robert and Frances Moss and Ricky Isgitt of Anacoco, La. and Trudy Jackson of New Llano, La. Great-great-grandmother is Maggie Isgitt of Anacoco, La. ——— Britni White and John Gump of Jasper announce the birth of their daughter, Aubree Grace Gump, born March 1 at Memorial Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. Grandparents are Melinda and Tracy White and Mary Ann and Kebin Gump, all of Jasper. Great-grandparents are Elvie Birdsong of Jasper and Shelba and Howard Gump of Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Company releases new ‘Genealogy at a Glance’ research aid By CAROLYN ERICSON Contributing writer

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SELL and his wife Eliza Theresa (Davenport), probably daughter of Samuel Davenport, former Genealogical Publishing cate marriage records here also. owner of the Old Stone Fort. Company has recently issued Some of the terms you may William’s wife and daughters a new “Genealogy at a Glance” not be familiar with include are buried in a family plot in Oak which will help most of us with consort, executrix, feme covert, Grove Cemetery, but William is our research. Sharon DeBartolo feme sole, relict or grass widow. not there. Carmack has compiled a guide to This quick guide to “Finding William E. Russell was 2nd finding female ancestors. Female Ancestors” costs only lieutenant, promoted to captain She give clues on how to find $8.95, plus $4.50 shipping and of Company D., Pelican Rangers the maiden name of the female, handling. Order No 888 from Ge- No. 2, which was organized in and her parents. She discusses nealogical Publishing Company, Natchitoches, Louisiana. He ensources created about and for 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260; listed May 1861; paroled 10 July women, including divorce petiBaltimore, Md. 21211-1953. You 1863. He was killed 10 June 1863 tions, insanity records, natural- will be pleased to add it to your at Vicksburg, Mississippi. izations, widow’s pensions and genealogical collection. Would like to hear from anydower releases. Some of these ——— one having information on this records we have consulted, but Seeking information on Wilfamily. others we have overlooked. liam Evariste Russell, born 24 Dr. Linda Bond, c/o 2516 Have you searched FamilySe- July 1830, who married Sallie North Street, Nacogdoches, TX arch.org for marriage records? Ester Alexander Aug. 6, 1856 in 75965. We may consult this source for Grand Ecore, Louisiana. He was ——— death records, but you may lothe son of Samuel Price RUSThe following is abstracted

from “Judges of the Republic of Texas,” p. 127: William Calvert Hallmark, a Houston County Justice of the Peace (1841-1843), was born May 20, 1804 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of George William and Sarah (Calvert) Hallmark. This veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto came to Vehlein’s Colony in Texas in 1834/35. Judge Hallmark died 26 January 1880 in Houston County, Texas and was buried in the Bynum Cemetery. Married twice, William C. Hallmark’s first wife was Dicy Box who died in Houston County in 1837. The second wife was Leannah Steadham, who died in Houston County in 1878. ——— Another early Nacogdoches obituary: Wednesday, June 3, 1908

On Tuesday morning May 19, at 10 o’clock a.m. of Appleby community, Mr.R. E. Olds departed his life. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss, besides a host of friends and relatives. He was a member of the M.E. Church South for 45 years and was a deacon 25 years. Mr. R.E. Olds was known to all of his friends, as a durable husband and a true friend and a good Christian man. He was confined to his room five days, although he had all the medical attention necessary, yet, God in His tender mercy saw fit to call him home. May our heavenly father comfort the broken hearted of the family and as there is another link broken on this earth may each one be drawn nearer to Him and may they so live that when the day of reunion shall come there will be

no missing links. At his bed side we surrounded, listening to his struggling breath. Softer, softer each breath sounded, until his eyes closed in death. Weep not sorrowing friends for grandpapa is safe at home, and we may be with him there before many years to come. His path was long and true, but he is safe from the path of wrong. Some day we will be with grandpapa, his home is with God and it won’t be long. Days of weeping and grief would not bring him back to us. His body lies beneath the sod, but his memory is still with us. Written by his grand son, Willie Baugh, Mahl, Texas (Robert E. Olds, born 8 July 1830, died 19 May 1908, buried Bethel Cemetery)

heavy rain and winds about 30 mph. Taylor’s winds were 60 mph to 70 mph. She said they lost some shingles, the blades flew off a ceiling fan on the patio and yard furniture got blown around. The funny thing was hearing bathroom vent flaps rattling. Wind came down the pipe, disturbing water in the commode. I told Gwen, “It must be serious if you have whitecaps in the toilet.” ——— A front page Lufkin News photo and story described a modern-day still in Lufkin. A couple of generations back it was commonplace in Angelina County. A long time Hudson resi-

dent mentioned several families in this area. A number of years ago, Howard Walker attended the Hudson VFS annual fish fry as a result of my publicizing it in my column. When I got there I was told that Mr. Walker wanted to meet me. We had a delightful visit. He told me my husband’s grandfather, Sam Weeks, made moonshine and sold it on the courthouse square. He drove his buggy to town and sold sweet potatoes, ribbon cane and ribbon cane syrup. He also had moonshine under the buggy seat. I asked my husband about it. He told me the still was located

across the road from the home place. At that time Grandpa owned 200 acres, 100 on each side of the road. When Roland was a young boy he found various pieces of metal. He didn’t know it was a dismantled still, scattered in the woods. He found some copper tubing and had a lot of fun breaking it into pieces. It was a fun thing to do. Nobody was in the whiskeymaking business at that time or he would have been in a heap of trouble. There’s a lot of family history out there. Our old-timers managed to raise families in hard times. I’d love to hear your stories.

Candidates file for positions for upcoming municipal elections By HELEN WEEKS Contributing writer Local elections are coming up soon for positions on the school board, city and water corporation in Hudson. This is an opportunity for residents to throw their hat in the ring. Unfortunately, few people do. My late husband called it apathy. As long as water came out of the tap, the toilet flushed and nobody was raising taxes, most people didn’t bother to vote. I wish more people cared enough to get involved. Thankfully, we do have a few citizens willing to step up to the plate. First up is the one opening on the board of Hudson Water Supply Corporation. Only one name is on the ballot for the three-year term. Incumbent Winston Lawrence, who has already served 10 years, is on the ballot. The Hudson WSC annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 25 in the Hudson Middle School cafeteria. A shareholders’ fish fry will begin at 6 p.m. Be sure to call in your RSVP if you plan to attend. ——— The city of Hudson has three at-large seats open on the City Council. Only three candidates have signed up for the two year

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when he learned of reunion attempts of the USS Princeton. As his widow, Lois has attended terms. They are Joann Novak, several. Her daughter, Rhonda Caleb Ramsy and Juan Ramos. Lawrence, and sometimes Doug The Hudson ISD board of and Lisa have also attended. trustees has three openings, each The surviving crew members for three-year terms. Candidates are few, but their children like include Position I, Matt Lowe; to keep it up. This year, Rhonda, Position 2, Mark Selman and Doug and Lisa will be hosting Sam Huffstetter; and Position 3, the USS Princeton reunion Charles Wilson. in Lufkin. Robert would be so ——— proud of them. Do you ever wonder what ——— happens to our Hudson grads Taylor, Texas, had some as they go out into the world? serious wind and heavy rain I always enjoy hearing about recently. Gwen Powell Collins “our” kids. called to see if Lufkin was havLois Jones told me her son, ing winds like she was expeDoug Jones, and Mike Murphy riencing. I think we had brief and his wife are going on a mission trip to the Philippines March 5-29. Doug, who started out as a teacher and coach at Iola ISD, is now pastoring the Baptist church in Iola. Mike pastors a church at Smithville. A couple from Mike’s church, who are natives of the Philippines, will be accompanying them. Don’t you know they will be enjoying the opportunity to preach the Gospel? Over the years Lois Jones has shared information on reunions of her late husband’s Navy pals. Robert had been thrilled

Hometown Travelers take stroll down memory lane The Hometown Travelers of Huntington State Bank took a “Stroll Down Memory Lane” with the Coasters, The Platters and The Drifters as they listen to the classic tunes of the ’50s and ’60s when these groups performed recently at the Crockett Civic Center. Songs like “Yakety Yak,” “The Great Pretender,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “This Magic Moment” just to mention a few of the oldies, but goodies. Prior to the performance, they enjoyed an old fashion hamburger at the Moosehead Café on the Square. Those traveling were Betty Jo Adler, Nona Bailey, Rita Bowers, Dot Brookshire, Lola Cannon, Joyce and Earl Carr, Sue Casper, Bettie Powell, Sallyann Davis, Beth and Melvin Durham. Others were Carolyn and Harry Faulkner, Dorris Johnson, Gloria Kaemmerling, Bob and Virginia Knibb, Elvin and Nita Lewis, Betty Linder, Linda Little, Linda McGaughey, Lydia McMillon, Jim and Mary Ann Mewbourn. Also, Bob and Sue Morgan, Sally Ann Mosley, Imogene Ramos, Virginia Redd, Chubby Slack, Janis Tucker, Charles and Peggy Watts, Betty Wilson, Eddy Weaver and Patsy Weaver, tour escort. Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas is looking for people who want to help others learn to better control chronic illnesses. There is no prior teaching experience required — just a desire to help themselves, or others, better manage their ongoing health conditions. There are five days of mandatory training from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and March 19-21 at the Angelina County & Cities Health Department, 503 Hill St. The training will be done in the Education Room in the Environmental Department. “The information, tips and techniques we have to offer are geared toward people who want to help themselves, and others, better manage these chronic diseases,” Holly Anderson, AAA Director, said.

clubs and organizations There is no fee for participating in the program. Snacks and beverages will be provided during the breaks. To register for the workshop, or get additional information, contact Bobbie Stott at the Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas at (409) 384-7614. Funding for the “Controlling Chronic Illness” training workshops is being provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 American Legion Family, Post and Auxiliary Unit 113, will continue sending care packages on the first Saturday of each month through our “Because We Care” troop support project. Let us know the name and address of your service members so we can send them love and support in a box. Even if you send them boxes on a regular basis, we need them as a contact to reach those who do not receive any mail from home. For security reasons, boxes cannot be sent to ‘‘any soldier,’’ we have to have a contact name. Donations, collected at any time, are always welcome. Dropoff locations are at the Senior Citizen’s Center on Valley Drive, at East Texas Professionals Credit Union on College Drive and at Temple Library in Diboll. If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Burris, 6769148; ala113@consolidated.net; American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 113, P.O. Box 2605, Lufkin, Texas 75902. Hospice in the Pines If you’ve been thinking about “giving back” to your community and have extra time you would like to dedicate to a worthwhile organization, Hospice in the Pines is the place for you. Volunteers are needed for patient and non-patient duties, fundraising events, the Joe W. Elliott House and the Inpatient Unit at Memorial Medical Center — East Texas. Contact Annetta Quave at 6321514 for more information.

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Woman fears she may be burned by old flame March Madness at Social Security

DEAR ABBY: I met a man 15 years ago who has recently come back into my life. I hadn’t seen him in years. He says he wants to be with me and marry me, and I very much would like to be his wife. I live in one state, he lives in another DEAR ABBY and his work is in yet another state. He does travel — not much — but some. The problem is I think he’s married to his job. He says he wants to be home with me once we are married. But then he says that once his work slows down, he won’t earn as much. I’m not sure how I can do this, with him working in one state and living in another. Sometimes I wonder if he’s really in love with me or if he’s stringing me along. How can I be with him if I never see him? If you have any advice for me, please let me know

soon. — HEARTS AWAITING DEAR HEARTS AWAITING: If a “little voice” is telling you this man may be stringing you along, make no hasty decisions. It’s important that you visit him at his home at least a few times, get to know his friends and family, if he has any, and see how you would fit in. You also need to decide how you would spend your “alone” time while he’s working. If you are an independent type, you’ll be able to fill the time. But if you’re not, then face the fact that as much as you care for him, you’d be miserable. So look CAREFULLY before you leap to the altar. DEAR ABBY: I am an educated, openminded, well-spoken, well-mannered single man. I enjoy life and smile just about every waking moment. My problem is that people — especially women — think I’m gay. I assure you, I’m not! One woman recently lambasted me, saying her “gaydar” is never wrong, so I should just admit it to myself.

This issue has prohibited me from dating, especially over the last few years, because ladies see me as a peer instead of potential partner. Also, people tell others that I’m gay, so there are preconceived opinions. Please don’t think I am anti-gay. I have several gay male and female friends. I don’t think my speech inflections or mannerisms make people assume this. I don’t know what to do. Help! — STRAIGHT, BUT NOT NARROW IN ALABAMA DEAR STRAIGHT: Because there appears to be some confusion about your sexual orientation, I recommend you talk frankly with some of your female and male friends and ask what it is about you that has created this impression. Obviously there is something about the way you present yourself that’s causing it, and the quickest way to find out what it is would be to ask direct questions of the people who know you best. Write Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Thanks for donations to ‘Sew & Sew Sisters’ By NELL ADDINGTON Contributing writer

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A note was left on my desk that Prebble Beard donated some material to the “Sew & Sew Sisters.” I didn’t get to meet Jeanette, but want to thank her for the donation. Those ladies will have it sewn up in a few minutes. If anyone out there has any scrap fabric pieces, we’d love to have them. Also Olena Ayers donated some candle holders for our decorations. Thanks, Olena. ——— “Dolly” (Shelia Seaman) was hoping to get some bookings from some of the nursing homes, but she hasn’t gotten but one so far. She does a fantastic job of impersonating Dolly and you’d enjoy the performance. She can be reached at 422-4954. She will be glad to help you. ——— Our March birthdays are Rosie Rodriques on the 1st, Thomas Hammond and James Springfield on the 6th, Joe Ulicnik on the 9th, myself on the 10th and Judy Havard on the 17th. If you see one of these, wish them a

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days you want to come. Or call us at 634-4179. ——— We are glad Evelyn Watkins is back after being out nine weeks with a broken arm. She has been in Louisiana for recuperation and therapy. ——— We’ve had a “Ripple” afghan donated to the center to be raffled off, and the proceeds will go to raise money for a new PA system. The one we have is the original one placed in the Senior Center when it was built in the 1980s. It has been a good one, but it has seen better days. Any contribution toward the PA system would be appreciated. ——— Come to see us and enjoy the fun, food and fellowship. We have good fellowship every morning when the van arrives. We have seven or eight riding our van now. We sit around playing Chickenfoot, telling tales, snacking and/or drinking coffee. Hope to see you soon.

——— Another group of volunteers will take the health class tomorrow evening. We’ll soon have our bulletin board full of cards. I might remind those wanting to volunteer folding napkins, serving on the serving line or anything to do with food, you will have to take the health class. We always need volunteers and we appreciate all they do for us. ——— Last week we had Sabrina with Texas Home Health for bingo. She doubled up on prizes, for which we are grateful. Thanks, Sabrina. And we missed Parkwood Place coming. Hope to see you this month. Dori with K&K Support and Jeff with Grace Care were our bingo sponsors this week. You guys (and gals) do a great job. Thank you. Nell Addington is the site manager and activity director ——— Our new menus and activity calendars are at the Angelina County Senior Citizens Center. She can be out. Come by and pick one up and choose the reached at srcitizen@consolidated.net.

Hudson students enjoying Spring Break this week By Kathy Mahr Contributing writer District news: Hudson Schools will be closed Monday through Friday for Spring Break. ——— Hudson ISD will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair “Hudson Gets Healthy Fitness and Health Fair” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 21. There is no charge to attend. ——— High school news: Varsity

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taken March 20. ——— Peavy Primary: Students at and junior varsity cheer and Peavy Primary School took part mascot tryouts will be held in a record-setting national readMarch 28. ing practice challenge. There will be a mandaFirst and second grade stutory parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. dents at Peavy Primary engaged March 20 in the high school in valuable reading practice media center. and took part in setting a new Packets are available now and national record in “Read The must be turned in by March 22 to Most From Coast To Coast,” on Coaches Gwendy Fenley or Erin March 1. Weiblinger. Students contributed to a new ——— national record of 4,409,622 AcThe senior group photo will be celerated Reader Quizzes passed

in one day. “Read The Most From Coast To Coast,” a national Renaissance Learning event that began last school-year, challenges students to break the record for the number of Accelerated Reader Quizzes taken in one day. U.S. students topped last year’s record of 3,581,992 quizzes. Accelerated Reader is a reading software program in which students read a book at the appropriate level and take a computerized quiz that measures their reading comprehension.

ASTROGRAPH If today is your birthday — Unless someone has something great to offer you in the year ahead, a partnership arrangement might not be your cup of tea. You might be more fortunate in an independent endeavor. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — It all depends upon what you value more — if you believe that material success is much better than social triumph, you should be pleased with what transpires today. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you get a chance to implement something that you’ve long thought about, don’t hesitate for one minute. Someone could eventually spot what you see and beat you to it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Proceed very slowly when it comes to something that can get quite costly if it’s not handled properly. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It’s never smart to disregard the opinions of your associates, unless you have

good justification for doing so. In that case, you must have absolute proof that you are right and they are wrong. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Try to accurately gauge the intent of a friend who asks for your opinion. She or he might merely want your endorsement and not a hard, honest analysis. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — There’s a chance you could become involved in an endeavor that has great promise but is presented in a manner that disguises much of its true worth. Carefully check things out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — An important decision should be made with a view of its long-range benefits and not merely on the immediate possibilities. Keep your eyes on the long game. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Although your ideas should prove to be good when carried out, don’t deceive yourself into thinking they are much grander than they

actually are. Be a realist. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Provided you don’t take any undue risks, your commercial affairs should go rather well. It’ll pay to operate along traditional lines, instead of taking big gambles. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If you are too difficult to please, your colleagues might lose heart and stop trying. It’s important for you to properly acknowledge their efforts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’re a creative thinker, and what you conceive will have excellent chances for success. Conversely, you’re also a good talker and you could replace productivity with copious chatter. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Although Lady Luck tends to favor most of your involvements, when it comes to financial matters, she may still insist that you earn everything you get.

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It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application. Let’s take a look at the lineup. 1. My Social Security is an online account that allows you quick access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, once you create your online account, you can use my Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can now sign into your account to view, save, and print your benefit verification letter, check your benefit payment information, and even change your address and phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. Check it out at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. 2. The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You even can experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earn-

ings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator or in Spanish at www. segurosocial.gov/calculador. 3. The online Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it’s fast, easy, and secure. It’s so easy, in fact, it can take you as little as 15 minutes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity. gov/applyonline. 4. The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your Medicare prescription drug costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. Social Security’s online services continue to hold the top spots for customer satisfaction. In the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index quarterly report, Social Security continued to score higher than the best private online services, including Amazon. To learn more about our winning online services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Go Social Security! Peggy Buchanan is the district manager of the Social Security Administration in Lufkin.

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‘Hour of Peril’ a compelling Civil War tale By JEFF AYERS The Associated Press

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Tulsa, Okla., is home to a number of notable Art Deco treasures mostly built during the 1920s oil boom. From the left are: the Boston Avenue Methodist Churchm wgucg dates to 1929 and boasts a 258-foot-tall tower at the city’s southeastern edge. The Philtower Building was commissioned by oilman Waite Phillips and is known for its colorful tiled roof.The two-story columns at the entrance to the Mayo Hotel. The Mayo, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, hosted many famous guests including President John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin. The hotel fell on hard times in the late 20th century and was abandoned for 20 years before a renovation restored it to a luxury hotel.

Tulsa time Oklahoma: Art deco style, music and more in Tulsa By HILLARY SPEED The Associated Press TULSA, Okla. — As an Oklahoma transplant — a native New Englander who moved here for love — I’ve had fun getting to know the Sooner State. I also host the occasional out-of-town visitor, so I’m always on the hunt for colorful history, interesting art, quirky shopping and a great meal. I have found it all, plus some surprises, in Oklahoma’s secondlargest city: Tulsa. Tulsa was initially occupied by Native American tribes forced to relocate here from their home territories by the Indian Removal Act of 1830. But the modern city was built from oil money in the early 20th century. There was already a railroad station here serving the cattle industry when oil was discovered in nearby Red Fork in 1901, so Tulsa became the logical place for oilmen — from tycoons to middlemen to so-called wildcatters looking for the next big well— to settle with their families. What you find here now is an eclectic mix of new and old: artsy hangouts that show off Tulsa’s thriving hipster culture as well as well-preserved historic gems Tulsa Regional Chamber/The Associated Press that harken back to the oil boom of the The Philbrook Museum of Art, 10 minutes south of downtown Tulsa, Okla. The museum’s collection of fine art is housed in early 1900s. As somebody who seeks out what was once the 72-room private villa of oilman Waite Phillips’ family. The grounds include a magnificent 23-acre garden. both highbrow art and underground famous rock band started in Oklahoma) subculture, I love this about Tulsa. and the latest copy of the popular Downtown architecture bimonthly broadsheet magazine, “This At first glance, downtown Tulsa can Land Press.” Read it over a freshly seem quiet and a little rugged at the brewed cup of Joe at the coffee bar. edges. But if you know where to go and My favorite casual spot for eating you practice the art of looking up at the is El Rio Verde, 38 N. Trenton Ave., an buildings instead of down at your feet, authentic Mexican restaurant in the you’ll find a great display of art deco arotherwise unassuming region northeast chitecture and other turn-of-the-century of downtown. Like many good hole-instyles. the-walls, this place seems a bit shady Tulsa was a “young city ... experiencfrom the outside. But step inside and ing unprecedented growth and prosperorder a wet burrito (served with sauce ity in the Roaring Twenties, just as the on top) and a glass of horchata (a traArt Deco movement came into vogue,” ditional rice drink) and you won’t care according to the Tulsa Preservation where you are. Commission’s website. “Flush with For higher-end fare, I’ve been twice oil money, prominent Tulsans started blown away by the new but amazing building the skyscrapers that would Juniper Restaurant and Martini Lounge spur one of the pre-eminent Art Deco downtown, 324 E. Third St. Chef Justin collections in the United States.” Tulsa Regional Chamber/The Associated Press Thompson is getting a lot of buzz for his The most striking example of Tulsa’s The Gilcrease Museum houses an expansive collection of art from the American local-focused, seasonal menus featuring art deco treasures might be the Bositems such as bison burgers and pork West and an array of Native American artifacts. The museum was created from ton Avenue Methodist Church, 1301 S. belly eggs benedict. I like the sweet carthe private collection of Tulsa oilman Thomas Gilcrease. Boston Ave. You can’t miss its 258-foot rot soup and roasted vegetable and goat Tulsa boasts two wonderful major art (79-meter) tower, holding court at the style estate. cheese sandwich. And, while I’ve never museums. city’s southeastern edge. Somehow the had a Juniper cocktail myself, who Shopping, music and food Ten minutes northwest from building, erected in 1929, manages to wouldn’t be intrigued by concoctions The shopping in Tulsa, like everydowntown, Gilcrease Museum, 1400 look like a church and a skyscraper all using house-made green tea and lemon thing else, can be fancy or casual, deN. Gilcrease Museum Road, houses at once. vodka and roasted peanut bourbon? pending on your whim. I always like to an expansive collection of art from Straight down Boston Avenue from For a great non-alcoholic pick-mebrowse through the luxury home-goods up, try the Coffee House on Cherry the American West (the largest worldthe church sits another beauty: the store T.A. Lorton, 1343 E. 15th St., on a wide, they say) and an array of Native Philtower Building, 427 S. Boston Ave., Street (1502 E. 15th St.). A community which was commissioned by prominent American artifacts such as glass-beaded bustling street known locally as Cherry oasis for artists and musicians, full of Street. It’s quite expensive, but you are moccasins, feather headdresses and oilman Waite Phillips and opened in mismatched furniture and a constant guaranteed to find items you’ve never leather clothing. 1928. Look for the gargoyles above the stream of regular customers, the cafe seen before, from indulgent children’s Grown out of the private collection Boston Avenue entrance, and look way makes all its own baked goods, includgifts to high-end linens to unique lamps, ing gluten-free and vegan items that up to see the colorful tiled roof, a splash of Tulsa oilman Thomas Gilcrease, the tables and dinnerware. of strange, almost lovably outdated hues museum is now home to more than look just as enticing as their bad-forFor a store with lower prices and that floats above the city as a relic of the 10,000 paintings, prints and sculptures you counterparts. I never leave Tulsa from prominent American artists such an edgier flair, I recommend Dwelling past. without a slice of peanut butter pie from Spaces, 119 S. Detroit Ave., in the Blue as Frederic Remington and Thomas Also worth a look are the Atlas Life CHOCS (as the locals call it). Dome District. The neighborhood, Moran. Building, 415 S. Boston Ave.; the Mayo Tulsa is home to a great music scene named after the blue-painted dome of Meanwhile, 10 minutes south of Hotel (where you can book a room or as well. The historic Cain’s Ballroom, an old gas station that originally served built in 1924 and known as the regular downtown, the Philbrook Museum of grab a gourmet meal), 115 W. Fifth St.; motorists on historic Route 66, is a small performing venue of Bob Willis, the and the Philcade building, 509 S. Boston Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road, houses an but bustling corner of downtown that equally magnificent collection in what Ave. The building facades are only the “King of Western Swing,” now draws attracts artists and others with a bohebeginning: On a weekday afternoon, it’s was once the 72-room private villa of a steady stream of big acts across all mian bent. Waite Phillips’ family. Perhaps even fun to wander into the lobbies for stungenres, 423 N. Main St., or http://braDwelling Spaces sells quirky handmore impressive than the fine artwork ning views of ceilings and chandeliers. dytheater.com/. The Brady Theater, displayed at this renowned Tulsa attrac- made items such as T-shirts, decorative likewise, has been around since the For more information, visit http:// www.tulsapreservationcommission.org . tion is the sprawling 23-acre (9-hectare) pillows and posters that tend to feature early 1900s — 105 W. Brady St., http:// garden behind the museum. I attended a offbeat Oklahoma- and Tulsa-centric bradytheater.com/ — and continues to In search of fine art wedding last summer that embodied the designs. It’s where you can buy all your draw the hottest performers. In addition to its architectural gems, TULSA, Okla.: http://www.visittulsa.com/ or 800-558-3311. romantic European spirit of this Italian- Flaming Lips merchandise (the world-

It’s February 1861 and Abraham Lincoln is making his way by train from Springfield, Ill., to his inauguration in Washington, D.C., on March 4. Allan Pinkerton and his renowned team of detectives have uncovered a plot to assassinate Lincoln before he arrives for his inauguration. They try to convince “The Hour of Peril: Lincoln’s advisers of The Secret Plot to the threat, but they Murder Lincoln Berefuse to believe the fore the Civil War” danger is real. “The Hour of Peril” (Minotaur Books), by Daniel Stashower by Daniel Stashower tells the true story of Pinkerton and his team, who created a bold plan to not only uncover the conspirators, but also insure Lincoln’s safety as he traveled through the northern United States on his way to Washington. The narrative reads like the best political thriller. Pinkerton was a controversial public figure, and the historical record questions much of how he handled high-profile cases. He was willing to bend the law if it meant success. The threat may or may not have existed, and the conspiracy is still historically disputed. But Lincoln’s decision to listen to Pinkerton and arrive in Baltimore in the middle of the night may have saved his life. Who knows how history would have changed without Lincoln at the nation’s helm during the Civil War? The story of a charismatic detective trying to convince Lincoln of an assassination plot and a man adapting to lead the country that was dividing proves to be a great addition for fans of great books of history.

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New heroine takes on the case in ‘Gone’ By BRUCE DeSILVA For The Associated Press A wealthy heiress is missing, apparently spirited away by a sadistic creep who is after her money. This sounds like a job for Doc Ford, the marine biologist and part-time action hero of Randy Wayne White’s previous 19 Florida thrillers. Instead, he introduces “Gone” (Putnam), a new protagonist, by Randy Wayne Hannah Smith, who White seems likely to delight some of his fans and irritate others. As novelist Elmore Leonard once observed, most crime fiction fans don’t like change; they prefer to read about the same characters over and over again. Even best-selling authors see sales lag when they stray from proven formulas. Hannah inhabits the same turf as Doc Ford, but in “Gone,” he and his familiar sidekick, Tomlinson, only make cameo appearances. Instead, the action is driven by Hannah, a young woman who is definitely not your typical heroine. Hannah is a bundle of contradictions. She is strong and independent, especially when it comes to her ability to pilot a boat through southwest Florida’s treacherous waters. But she is also full of self-doubt, both about her abilities as a detective and her gangly looks. Although Hannah has recently inherited a small detective agency, she’s not much interested in detective work. She prefers to work as a fishing guide off Florida’s Sanibel Island. But when she’s offered a substantial fee to rescue the heiress, she cannot resist the money or the challenge. Soon, she’s also drawn emotionally into the plight of the missing young woman whose flaws somewhat mirror her own. As always with a White novel, the writing is solid, the maritime setting is vividly drawn and the plot ripples with danger and suspense. Some readers may take issue with White’s portrayal of women characters, nearly all of whom are either harpies or sniveling victims.

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SO, THE PLAN TO FIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO GIVE TAXPAYER MONEY TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS? TexasSchoolsFirst.org

s i l l o g i c a l as t hat sounds, it's what some Te x a s l e g i s l a tors a re p ro p o s i n g. T h e i r i d e a i s to i m p l e m e n t s c hool v o u c h e r s i n t o our e d u c a t i o n s y stem, d i s g u i s i n g t h em as “ s c h o l a r s h i p s ” and “ t a x c re d i t s .”

What t hey won' t tel l you is t hat t heir plan only b enefits a smal l handful of chi ldren, whi le forcing cashstrapped publ ic schools to compete wit h private schools for l i m ited funds. Bottom l ine, vouchers si mply aren' t t he answer.

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The kitchen is a chef’s dream with lots of cabinets and counter space. The wide back porch is a perfect place to unwind and entertain.

The spacious master bedroom has space for a sitting area.

Open house today to showcase home’s amenities This one-story brick traditional at 725 Booker St. in Diboll is located on a 1/2 acre lot in the Fair Acres subdivision. The home offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,832 square feet of living space. The comfortable living room is bright with natural light and has access to the patio and a nice view of the fenced back yard. The space has been updated with decorative moulding and custom-made drapes and is large enough for an additional dining area if desired. An informal dining area has tons of built-in cabinets and shelving and a large window that gets the morning sun. A breakfast bar separates the area from the spacious kitchen that has more than 15 sets of cabinets providing ample storage and work space. The kitchen has double ovens and a “clean” cook top. The master bedroom has a large

window, a long walk-in closet and enough space for a sitting area. This custom built home includes a double garage with space for an office or workshop, a double carport with a storage room and a storage building in the back yard. A 16-by36-foot covered patio extends the length of the back of the house. The ceiling fans and decorative railings make this a great area to grill and entertain guests. Offered at $129,900, more information about this home may be obtained by contacting any Realtor with MLS No. 47865. This custom-built brick traditional in Diboll has been well maintained and updated.

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3/2 with wOrkshOp and storage shed. Boat barn. Property has 3 water wells, new roof, new A/C & heating system. All kitchen appliances included along with washer & dryer. Boat negotiable.Property located 1/2 mile from boat launch with lake view. 10-48/47370 $115,000

cOnvenience & AppeAl! This affordable home has it all. 3/2 with granite countertops w/stainless appliances, neutral colors, spacious master duite and big family room w/wbfp. 10-67/47399 $133,000

peAceful cOuntry livinG! This must see to appreciate custom 3/2 is in great condition with a lot to offer. Approximately 500 sq. ft shop attached to the garage on sep. heat and air system. 10-91/47488 $321,900

cute As A buG, recently updated and ready to move in. Great 2/2 on 1/2 acre. Tile floors, neutral color scheme perfect for retiree or single professional. 10-117/47549 $109,900

custOm hOme with recent updAtes. Formal LR & DR, large island kitchen, spacious family room, master suite downstairs and other bedrooms upstaris. Gunnite pool recently updated. Private back yard. 10-110/47627 $459,900

this is the One! New construction 3/2 with open concept and split floor plan. Granite counter tops, tile floors w/carpet in bedrooms. Nice master suite with 2 closets, sep. shower & jacuzzi tub. 10-144/47652 $175,000

AffOrdAble new hOme in hudsOn isd’s newest subdivision (Spring Creek). 3/2 custom built home with stone and hardy board exterior on almost 1/2 acre lot. Interior features tall ceilings, custom cabinets and granite countertops in kitchen, WBFP, lots of storage and much more. Great location, close to shopping, hospitals and still in popular Hudson ISD. You have got to see this one! 10-06/47714 $169,900

nice 3/2 with new deck, fenced back yard and A/C & Heat unit. Family room with wbfp. Attached 2 car garage with utility area. Great location, close to shopping and schools. 1054/47730 $124,500

A reAl Gem! Custom 5/3 on 8.97 acres in Hudson. Very nice study w/built-ins. Wonderful master suite. Sittin area, fantastic closet, workout room. Split BR, rock FP & built-ins in family room, formal DR. Beautiful kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances, 3 car garage. Pond. Land is mostly wooded for privacy. 10-105/47913 $449,900

Older hOme in excellent cOnditiOn. Remodeled-4,765 sq. ft, 3BR/4B home with study. Kitchen is Woodmode with Corian countertops. Indoor, heated “endless” pool, “in-law” apartment with single attached garage. Deep well on property and 20 kw generator for back-up power. Double attached garage, circle drive. 10-49/47927 $369,900

beAutiful 3/2 with 2,206 sq. ft. in Will Heights Subdivision. New paint and flooring. 47960 $159,900

spAciOus GOlf cOurse hOme! Windows galore bringing the outside in! Great 3BR/2B home with large family room complete w/fp, dining area, master with jacuzzi tub and walk in shower and closets. Covered back porch overlooking the greens. 47036 $199,000

nice 3br/1b/1hb in hudsOn. Well maintained with updates. Fenced yard with big shade trees. Nice investment property or perfect first home. 7-18/47559 $74,900

beAutiful custOm hOme built in 2010! This 4BR/3.5B home has all the bells and whistles! Gorgeous custom cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. 10125/47579 $349,900

Open cOncept hOme with mother in law suite. Large utility room and home office, corner fireplace, tons of storage and many built-ins. Enclosed patio and large wooden deck. New windows and insulation. Circle drive. Great back yard w/ workshop. 10-37/47750 $129,900

AbsOlutely mOve - in reAdy! Updated 3BR/2B with spacious family room, cute kitchen, breakfast area, split BR’s. New paint, floors-wood & tile. Double side-entry garage. Big yard/1.32 acres. 10-44/47822 $149,500

GreAt flOOr plAn in this 3/2 with 1,710 sq. ft of living space. Peaceful setting for back patio sitting. Convenient location. 10-106/47911 $189,900

fAntAstic 4.97 Acre settinG! Beautiful trees surround this spacious 3 BR/2B home with study or 4th BR. Large family room with WBFP, glassed in sunroom. Formal dining, huge master suite with sitting area. An abundance of storage! Back part of land is fenced for animals. Small barn, private water well. 10-132/47917 $254,900

whAt A find! 5/3 - 3 level brick home with beautiful view. Master suite on 3rd level, living, kitchen, dining and 1 bedroom on main level, 2 bedroom, den or 5th BR downstairs. Nice deck with hot tub. Breezeway between ouse and detached garage. 2 wbfp’s. 10-57/47965 $215,000

priced tO sell, this 3/2 brick home has been well maintained with many updates. Vaulted ceilings and nice wbfp. Covered back patio and nice manicured lawn w/greenhouse/ storage. 9-07/47964 $99,900

2br/2b hOme in huntinGtOn with 1,368 sq. ft of living space. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. This property is approved for Homepath Mortgage Financing and Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Home being sold AS IS. 7-08/47963 $70,000

wOnderful wOOded settinG! This Brookhollow beauty is tucked nicely on over 1 ac. lot. Spacious 3/4 BR, 3 1/2 B/ Bonus Room or 4th BR. Inviting Family Room, Fireplace, Built Ins. Large Formal Dining Room. Nice size kitchen, pantry, gas cooktop. 3 BR’s down, 1 BR/Bonus Room upstairs. MBR & B recently updated. Gorgeous brick floors. 47704 $282,700

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5.693 AC Lufkin – 3/2/1/2 $249,900 MLS 47942

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1.09 AC Lufkin – 4/2/0/0 $212,000 MLS 47954

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0.999 AC Lufkin $109,500 MLS 47392

1.0 AC brookHoLLow – 4/3/0/2 $374,900 MLS 47453

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3.765 AC Lufkin $1,100,000 MLS 46700

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1.77 AC Lufkin $900,000 MLS 47090

0.9091 AC Lufkin – 2/2/2/2 $699,900 MLS 46271

1.074 AC $565,000

0.40 AC Crown CoLony – 4/3/1/2 0.2909 AC Huntington – 4/3/0/3 $349,000 MLS 47711 $339,900 MLS 47028

13.69 AC Lufkin – 3/2/3/3 $319,900 MLS 47738

3.675 AC $319,900

1.70 AC Lufkin – 4/3/0/3 $232,500 MLS 47556

0.45 AC Lufkin – 4/2/1/2 $199,000 MLS 47451

0.682 AC $187,500

0.45 AC Lufkin – 3/2/0/1 $125,000 MLS 47893

0.6 AC Lufkin – 3/2/0/2 $124,900 MLS 47761

0.30 AC $119,900

0.25 AC Lufkin – 2/1/0/0 $94,500 MLS 47854

0.156 AC Lufkin – 2/1/0/0 $49,500 MLS 47859

0.16 AC $38,000

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3.25 AC CentrAL- 4/3/0/2 & 3/2/0/2 6.795 AC DiboLL – 4/3/1/0 $459,950 MLS 44921 $430,000 MLS 46304

6.81 AC brookHoLLow – 4/3/1/3 $379,900 MLS 47195

HuDSon – 3/2/1/0 MLS 46599

13.0 AC Crown CoLony – 4/2/0/2 0.7080 AC Lufkin – 3/2/2/2 $259,900 MLS 46806 $244,000 MLS 47646

0.54 AC Crown CoLony – 3/3/0/0 0.3872 AC Lufkin – 3/2/0/2 $239,900 MLS 47828 $239,900 MLS 47882

0.51 AC Lufkin – 4/3/1/3 $199,900 MLS 47884

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Crown CoLony – 3/2/1/2 MLS 46678

0.33 AC Lufkin – 3/2/1/2 $164,900 MLS 46556

0.1827 AC HuDSon – 3/2/0/2 $160,000 MLS 47229

0.275 AC Crown CoLony – 3/2/0/2 0.2686 AC Lufkin – 3/1/0/0 $156,000 MLS 47786 $144,000 MLS 47785

3.08 AC Lufkin $139,900 MLS 46341

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Lufkin - 5/4/0/0 MLS 47343

0.19 AC DiboLL – 3/2/0/0 $110,000 MLS 47050

1.5 AC Lufkin – 3/1/1/0 $105,000 MLS 47762

RENTAL PROPERTIES 212 Hummingbird 2b/2btH $675/$675 (no pets) 272 Windy Lane #1 5600 sf sHop/WHse $3500/$1750 272 Windy Lane #2 3294 sf sHop $3500/$1750

LAND LufKin – 1.45 aC mLs 47813 $759,000 LufKin – 75.53 aC mLs 47925 $348,382 WeLLs – 92.0 aC mLs 47735 $289,000 LufKin – 50.0 aC mLs 47084 $249,900 appLe springs – 46.0 aC mLs 47461 $249,900 LufKin – .407 aC mLs 47111 $245,000 CentraL – 40.0 aC mLs 46512 $236,000 CentraL – 30.0 aC mLs 46837 $225,000

2.4 AC DiboLL $105,000 MLS 47684

Hudson – 31.67 aC mLs 47456 $221,900 LufKin – 1.0 aC mLs 47812 $218,000 LufKin – 6.2 aC mLs 47733 $175,000 CroWn CoLony – 9.0 aC mLs 46418 $150,000 Huntington – 2.44 aC mLs 46650 $135,000 CroWn CoLony – Lots ranging from 0.15 – 1.31 aC $31,500 – $130,000 Hudson – 13.97 aC mLs 47473 $118,500 CentraL – 37 aC mLs 46431 $110,000 LufKin – 7.23 aC mLs 45775 $104,500 LufKin – 13.37 aC mLs 42075 $99,900 Hudson – 27.29 aC mLs 47455 $98,000 Hudson – 27.29 aC mLs 47457 $98,000 LufKin – 2.56 aC mLs 47465 $94,900 LufKin – 14.40 aC mLs 46690 $93,600 LufKin – 15.0 aC mLs 47930 $90,000

0.1860 AC DiboLL – 3/2/0/0 $99,500 MLS 47480

LufKin – 1.02 aC mLs 46746 $85,000 naCogdoCHes -10.649 aC mLs 39299 $74,500 LufKin – 1.38 aC mLs 47466 $64,900 deer CreeK – 9 aC mLs 34150 $63,000 CentraL – 10.0 aC mLs 46762 $59,000 CentraL – 10.0 aC mLs 46759 $59,000 CentraL – 10.0 aC mLs 46761 $59,000 CentraL – 10.0 aC mLs 47443 $59,000 CroWn CoLony – .467 aC mLs 46227 $57,750 deer CreeK – 8 aC mLs 34151 $56,000 CroWn CoLony – .474 aC mLs 46225 $52,500 CroWn CoLony – .426 aC mLs 46226 $52,500 CroWn CoLony – .381 aC mLs 46228 $52,500 LufKin – 2.88 aC mLs 46342 $50,000 CroWn CoLony – .4327 aC mLs 46457 $47,500 brooKHoLLoW – 0.90 aC mLs 47379 $39,900

0.74 AC Lufkin – 3/2/0/2 $96,000 MLS 47142

LufKin – 8.4 aC mLs 38920 $731,808 naCogdoCHes – 1.618 aC mLs 47712 $479,000 CentraL – 3000 sQ. ft. & 1800 sQ. ft. 6.75 aC mLs 45746 $430,000 LufKin – 1.714 aC mLs 43982 $399,000 Loop 287 – 4.6 aC mLs 38919 $350,658 LufKin – .407 aC mLs 47112 $245,000 COMMERCIAL Loop 287 – 14.17 aC mLs 42128 $219,900 LufKin – 3.389 aC mLs 46905 $214,900 LufKin – 1.725 aC mLs 47259 $639,000 HWy 59n – 6.2 aC mLs 44721 $175,000 HWy 59 n – 28.5 aC mLs 38924 $2,482,920 Loop 287 & HWy 59 n. -15.24 aC mLs 38923 $1,328,580 LufKin – .45 aC mLs 46341 $125,000 Loop 287 & HWy 59 n – 15.15 aC mLs 38926 $1,315,512 diboLL – .1860 aC mLs 47684 $109,500 LufKin – 14.51 aC mLs 46449 $108,750 HWy 59 n – 28.5 aC mLs 43500 $1,241,460 LufKin – 1 + aC mLs 45467 $50,000 LufKin – 3.765 aC mLs 47392 $1,100,000 LufKin – 1.77 aC mLs 46700 $900,000 LufKin – 9.9 aC mLs 38921 $862,488 Hudson – 1.51 aC mLs 46811 $34,000 LufKin – 1.285 aC mLs 46348 $26,900 naCogdoCHes – 2.8 aC mLs 47212 $25,000 brooKHoLLoW – 1-3 aC mLs 44865 $16,000 CentraL – 0.514 aC mLs 45635 $14,000

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For Sale: 3BR/2B mobile homes set up, ready to move into w/deck. Located in nice, quiet park. Owner financing available. 936-637-1600 Lic# MHSLSP00037804 Lic# MHDRET00036039 2005 -1BR 1Bath 14x44 Fleetwood $17,900 Incl. Set Up & Delivery RBI36162

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Beautiful home. Totally restored like brand new inside and out. 2300 square feet, 3BR/2 BA fenced yard for a dog. Huge oak trees, BIG storage barn for boats and RV. 1/2 mile to down town but surrounded by woods! Perfect neighborhood. To see it is to love it! 1205 Leslie Lane Lufkin, Texas $1,100.00 per month. Call 936-639-4477

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Very nice home on large lot in a GREAT neighborhood! 3BR/2B. Large master bedroom, great family room with fireplace, separate office, and very nice open kitchen, custom salt water pool/hot tub. PRICED TO SELL! MLS 47724 $249,900

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Clean 3BR 2B doublewide in Central ISD. $850 mo. + $600 dep. 936-366-4742 Very Nice 3BR 2B, Large Decks Near Diboll. $700 mo. + $400 dep. 936-639-4017 212-3624

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Office space Approx 3000 sq ft $2000 per mo 1130 S First St Call 936-634-6321 Office space for lease. 2 room office, plus storage & BA, at 306 B Harmony Hill Dr. Call 936-632-5488 for appointment Professional Office Space on Gaslight Blvd. 1200-2500 sf. 936-632-5572 or 936-414-1956

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Stephens Court I & II 1212 E. Denman Ave. 1611 E. Denman Ave.

Wonderful new home in nice neighborhood, convenient location, 3BR/2B with formal dining, large family room with FP/gas logs, and tall vaulted ceiling, pretty landscaping. MOVE IN READY! MLS 47403 $159,900 LAND

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Parkman Road Subdivision Lots Now Available! Zavalla, 51.65 Acre - MLS 47818 $206,083 52 acres on Tulane, 102 Lots, Great Location! - $780,000 Trailwood Garden Homes Lot - $32,500 Nacogdoches Co. near Cushing 63.83 ac - $159,575 San Augustine Co. 24.48 ac - $46,390 MLS 47214 Panola County - 106.7 Acres - $186,725 Anderson Co. Near Neches: 77 ac - $219,450 • 34 ac $130,900 • 11 ac - $44,000 • 10 ac - $35,000

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Crown Colony duplex 3/2 Allergy-free environment No smoking/pets Pool/Tennis privileges $1050, 1 yr. lease References required 936 699-3194

SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Move-in ready 2BR/2B gardem home has it all! Lrg. kitchen, living room w/gas log FP, kitchen w/new granite countertops w/ceramictile backsplash & new Kenmore & LG stainless appliances. MLS 47872 $234,900

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2BR 2 1/2BA 5422 Champions Dr. $1100/mo +dep 12 mth lease. 936-569-4779 Ed Pool, Broker

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6.5 Acres in Hudson School District! 3BR, 3.5BA, formal dining and office. 40x100 commercial work shop w/1400 sf office space, bathrooms, 40x50 metal shop, 36x45 metal shop, custom kitchen with GE Monogram appliances, all Granite, 30x30 covered back patio with a GREAT outdoor kitchen! MLS 47745 $689,000

Spacious - Eff, 1-1, 2-1, and 2-2’s Call for availability

2BR/1B FM 58 on 1 acre. Just remodeled, quiet neighborhood, refs req. No HUD/ Fair Housing. $750 mo. 936-526-7871

6 New Homes, 1/4 mi. from Lufkin Loop on Berry Road in Hudson. 3BR 2BA 1Car Garage $1095 mo. + $1000 dep. 936-634-3400

7.44 acres, Hwy 7 West & FM 2782 area. Wooded lot, No Owner finance avail, $35,000 936-560-9874, 554-3652

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Country Living on spacious acreage. 3 BR, 3 BA, Formal Dining & Office. Two sided WBFP. Covered patio. Shop, pond, underground pet fence and sprinkler system. Close to town. 936-275-6046 or 936-875-2847

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Brazos Transit District is seeking proposals for Pre-Manufactured Bus Shelters, Installation and Concrete Pads Request for Proposal #03102013 Brazos Transit District is accepting proposals from qualified firms authorized to do business in the State of Texas for the purpose of providing Pre-manufactured Transit Bus Shelters, their installation, and the construction of the concrete foundation site pad, including curb cuts if necessary. To receive an electronic copy of the RFP docu ment or for further information please contact Kristine Box via email at kristine@btd.org or at 979-778-4495. Proposals are due by 2:00pm on April 12, 2013.

HUNTINGTON – OLD TRAM RD – 395.3AC, $810,500, MLS#47555 CENTRAL – SM TUCKER RD – 98.77AC, $296,310, MLS#47244 351 CANYON CREEK – 3B/2B 361 AMBERWOOD – 5B/4B ROYAL PINES – 3B/2.5B MLS#47948 $592,000 MLS#47798 $286,900 MLS#47150 $249,000

HUDSON – NARROW WAY – 42.25AC, $250,000, MLS#47554

Jasper Printing Company, a division of East Texas Support Services, Inc., is accepting sealed bids for the sale of print shop equipment. Sealed bids must be received at 109 West Water Street, Jasper, Texas no later than 5:00 PM on March 29, 2013. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope and must be clearly marked: “Sealed Bid JPC Printing Equipment”. East Texas Support Services, Inc. is not responsible for bids received after the deadline due to mail/courier delivery and bids will not be considered. East Texas Support Services, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. All equipment will be sold as is and with no warranty. Upon notification of acceptance of a bid offer funds must be received in the form of a cashiers check within five (5) working days or next offer may be considered. Buyer will be responsible for pick-up and moving equipment. Bids will be opened at 2 PM on Monday April 1, 2013 at 109 West Water Street, Jasper, Texas. For a list of the equip ment and/or to see the equipment please con tact Vickie Smith at 409-384-8751.

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The Central ISD Department of Special Services plans to destroy out of date records. Records to be destroyed are those of students who were graduated or dismissed from the special education program prior to March 2008. The records being destroyed include referral, evaluation, special education enrollment and eligibility forms, admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) reports, individual transition planning documentation (ITP), individual educational plans (IEP), parent con sent forms for testing and placement and other records of services required under federal and state regulations. Contact Judy Williford at 936-853-2220 for more information or to request records. Re cords may also be ob tained by writing to Judy Williford, 7622 U.S. Hwy 69 North, Pollok, TX 75969. Include the student’s full name, date of birth, current return address, and telephone number for each request. Requests for records must be received by March 31, 2013.

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HUDSON – HWY 94W – 7.466AC, $150,000, MLS#47194 DUREN ST – 3B/2B $78,900 MLS#46022

905 DOGWOOD RIDGE 3 Bedroom 2 Bath brick home with fenced backyard in DEER TRACE. $161,000

1012 REDBUD 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home in DEER TRACE on NECHES PINES Golf Course $199,900

LUFKIN – N TIMBERLAND DR – 4.15AC, $198,000, MLS#47874

STUBBLEFIELD DR – 4B/2.5B $169,900 MLS#47537

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HUDSON – EVANS GANN RD – 11.70AC, $116,000, MLS#47415 LUFKIN – FIELDERS CEM. RD. – 5.86 AC, $46,000, MLS#43321

COMMERCIAL Michael Sessions Owner/Broker 676-5284

Tracy Berry Agent 671-3052

Judd Williamson Agent 465-0527

Robert Grimes Agent 404-0799

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S. JOHN REDDITT DR – 6.03AC, $500,000, MLS#47534 N TIMBERLAND – 9.41AC, $384,170, MLS#47396

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N MEDFORD – 1.099AC, $198,000, MLS#47892

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725 BOOKER STREET 3 Bedroom 2 Bath IMMACULATE home on large lot with TONS of storage space. $129,900

Martha Powers 635-8773

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What a Charmer this Home Is! Delightful 3B/2B home in pleasant and quiet neighborhood. It has a roomy kitchen, plenty countertop space and cabinets with beautiful hardwood flooring. Cozy living room with soft relaxing colors. House has recently been remodeled and painted with new kitchen appliances. A MUST SEE!! MLS #47958 $159,900

Excellent Price for the Frugal Mind! Beautiful 3B/2B home in Brookhollow/ Trout school district. Formal living and dining areas. Glowing wood floors and well maintained carpet throughout. Cozy fireplace for all those cold winter nights and lots of built-ins throughout. Large 40x20 shop on concrete slab. Spacious Ranch style home. Gorgeous home and property! MLS #47406 $155,000

Very Cute and Comfortable! Attractive and spacious 2B/1B home inside loop and in Trout and Brookhollow school district. Original hardwood flooring throughout and huge kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Plenty of room to enjoy Sunday dinners with the entire family and any other entertaining. House on large corner lot and located close to hospitals and shopping. MLS #47836 $87,000

A Warm Comfortable Home – Elegant home with large yard and circle drive that encircles the entire house. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of spacious living for a big family. Sunken living room and formal dining. Enjoy entertaining the entire family with both dining room and formal dining. MLS #47717 $169,900

YOUR Pot of Gold At the End of the Rainbow! Amazing 5 bedroom two-story home with 3 full baths! Kitchen very tastefully and newly remodeled; well lit and spacious plus breakfast bar and breakfast area. Entire house in fantastic shape and completely updated. Tiled family room with builtin entertainment center. Upstairs room complete with sitting room, built-in desk, bedroom and full bath. Loaded 18x36 workshop and 1 acre of land. This home fits a variety of needs … great for the chef, entrepreneur, wood worker, plenty of room for the kids and so much more! MLS #47754 $325,000

Distinctively Appealing and Luxurious! Snuggle up by gas log fireplace with your favorite wintertime drink. Spacious bedrooms upstairs plus awesome game room over garage for loads of family fun! Fabulous master suite with garden tub and separate walk-in shower. MLS #47648 $239,500

PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN LUFKIN: Located beside Hobby Lobby and across from Walmart, this property has location, location, location! The building has two large retail spaces that can be subdivided. Both currently rented by retail clients with one coming open in March. Direct feeder access. Lots of Options! $455,000 MLS C47789A See Video at www.tourfactory.com/952454

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SUNDAY, march 10, 2013 the lufkin news PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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General Manager (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

The Pineywoods GCD is accepting applications for the position of General Manager. The District serves Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties. The position is exempt with an annual salary range of $55-$60k, DOE and includes an excellent benefits package. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in agriculture, engineering, public administration or related field. Applications are available at 202 East Pilar St., room # 132, or at: www.pgcd.org Applications and resumes may be mailed to Pineywoods GCD, P.O. Box 635187, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963, or emailed to pgcd@sbcglobal.net Deadline 3/29/13 Phone (936) 568-9292. EOE

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EQUIPMENT DEPOT IS HIRING We are currently looking for the following positions

Field Technicians PM Technicians Shop Technicians

For our Longview, TX location. If you have experience repairing Gas, Diesel, and Electric Industrial Trucks or Construction Equipment, along with Great Customer Service and Communication Skills.

Please apply at www.eqdepot.com

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The Lufkin News and Daily Sentinel is accepting applications for Independent Contract Carriers for early morning route delivery. Applicants must be dependable, service oriented, and have reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance in your name to be considered for this position. Delivery is completed early mornings seven days a week between 2 and 7 a.m. Various area routes available. Interested individuals should call 1-877-771-1110

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Send application and resume indicating the position number you wish to be considered for to: Burke Center Human Resources 2001 South Medford Drive Lufkin, TX 75901 For more information, call 936-633-5608, or email info@burke-center.org Follow us on:

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional with years of experience, a fresh college graduate, or have a high school education, if you have a heart for helping people lead full, productive lives, we want to hear from you!

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St. Giles has an immediate opening for the following position:

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Burke Center is a non-profit, community-based behavior healthcare center serving a 12 county area in Deep East Texas. Providing services for people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and babies with developmental delays, Burke Center is looking for employees as diverse as the counties we serve and the programs we provide.

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St. Giles Living Centers, Inc.

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King size Bed, Sealy Gilmore - NEW, $245, w/ frame, Call Eddie 512-897-2319

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2012 Exmark Zero-Turn Mower, 60" Deck, Kohler 27HP, $6000, 936-715-7880

Brand New John Deere D-100 Mower. 17.5 HP / 42" $1400 210-240-5921 John Deere Z-Trak Front Mower, F687, Zero Turn Radius, Commercial 60 inch Mower, Less than 65 Operating hours/usage. $6,500 936-366-1324 Call between 8a-5p

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Dean - Leslie West standard classic electric guitar. White. $650.00 210-240-5921

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Trinity Mission of Diboll, LLC

Four Corners Hunting Club Approx. 5400 acres in Polk/Trinity Co. Seeking local members desiring family friendly hunting & game mgt. For info call 936-875-2322 after 5pm

“Every Day of Life Counts” We are a Dynamic skilled nursing facility seeking energetic individuals.

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Hay For sale 4 x 5 bales $40 5 x 5 1/2 $55($60 in barn) $7 for square hay and $l40 for 3 x 3 x 8 alfalfa Call 936-554-9680 or 552-4985

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1975 Harley Davidson Shovel head, upgrades, 30Kmi, $7,000 obo. 936-645-6251, 671-0743 2003 Honda Rebel 250C 1100mi, runs great $2,000 936-462-1810

Proform Tour de France Stationary bike. Used little. $800 936-288-1138 Wooden swing set, monkey bars, 9 months old. $250. 936-422-4937.

P ortable B uildings

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Wood Building, built on-site. 12X24 for $2350.00, and 10X12 for $1350.00. Free Delivery. 832-231-8675

C omputers

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HP Desk Top Computer 4GB, Windows 7, 20 in. Monitor, Microsoft office, Photoshop, CD Burner, DVD-Rom $445.00, call 936-556-2408

F irewood

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Firewood, Mostly Oak, Cut, Dry, $35/ PU load 936-569-6176 after 6pm

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HORSE QUALITY HAY! Lg. RD $50.00, Sq. Bales $4.00, Wet bales $1ea 3x3x8 Alfalfa $150.00 Sm. Sq. Alfalfa $12.00 936-591-4861/598-7345

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Blue Valentine- Jo Hancock family of horses, Stallion & Mares, Lufkin area. 936-867-4363.

F arm E quipment / 720 Trailers JD 2755 Tractor w/ 15’ Field Boss Bushhog $14,500 obo 936-554-9261 Used Poultry Equipment: Chore-Time Feeders, Feed Bins, Space Heaters, Fans, Generator, Incinerator, Plasson Drinkers, Evaporative Cooling System and more. 936-553-8728 or 936-414-2978

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10' Tapco Metal Break Nacogdoches $300.00 (936)553-1478 Garden of Memories Ridgewood Estates, Lot 93, spaces 10,11, & 12. REDUCED to $1,700 ea. 830-510-4860 Good Quality Used Carpet For Sale at Best Western Crown Colony, 12’ x 9’ to 12’ x 16’ $15, 12’ x 18’ $20 Call 936-634-3481 James Kirby G4 vacuum,includes attachments,shampooer. $115 361-876-4198 New Odyssey 1000 Overhead Garage Door Opener & all controls. $200 936-632-5082 or 936-635-3518

Swing Set, perfect for a lil’ one, 3 swings, glider, canoe seesaw & slide. Blue & Tan. $125 OBO in Central 936-404-9731

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Want to buy: Couple of used windows. Call 936-645-6573 Want to buy: New or Used Health Rider 936-569-9818

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Barn Stored hay, Rye grass & clover 5’x5’ rolls $30ea, will load 5’x6’ Rolls of Bahia. Will load, $25 roll 2 mi off west loop 224. 936-560-4470, 645-5587 Coastal Roll ($60ea) & Square($7ea) Bales. Horse quality. 936-559-0555

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2008 Pearl White HD Ultra Classic/Loaded 7800 mi. $16395.00/OBO 936-639-8806 CELL 936-240-6703

GREAT BIKE! 2003 VStar 1100 Custom, Black, w/ Sissy bar, New Battery, Well maintained. $3,200 obo. Looking to start family,NEED to sell! 210-542-0827 bike is local!

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14’ Allweld Aluminum boat, w/ 20hp elec start Mercury, New 45lbs trolley motor, new batteries, Lawrence fish finder, Billy Trailer, No-rot decks, w/ Authority fishing equip. $2,300 936-615-2076 17’ Alumacraft Boat. 90HP, 4 stroke, Yamaha T&T Minkota Troll Mtr. 2 depth finders, battery. charger. Like newgarage kept. $9,000. 936-671-1103.

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AKC Beautiful Black lab puppies 936-554-9727

18’ Aluminum Boat w/ trailer. 50hp Johnson motor, Trolley motor, Bow fishing deck w/ lights & generator. $4,000 936-652-7339 1995 Skeeter 200ZX, 150hp outboard, w/ trailer, $10,000 554-9971

Blue Heeler Puppies. Tails Docked, 1st shots, & wormed. Only Females $200. Picts Avilable. 936-254-9190 leave msg or blueheelerbabies@yahoo.com

1999 Polaris Virage (3 Seater) Garage Kept, Serviced by Cutting Edge 9-12-12, Reg. and Ready To Go! Asking $4500. or Trade for Fishing Rig or Big Flat Bottom Boat of Equal Value 936-635-9650

FREE to Good Home w/kids & place to run Black Lab 936-853-2563

95’ 20’8” Stratus Bay Boat. 150 H.P. Johnson Motor. $6800, 936-366-1588.

Free to good home: 6 mo old Sm puppy. Not good w/ kids. Perfect for Senior or Singles. 936-371-0997 Jack Russell Puppies 936-564-9532 Lost Pomeranian. Englewood area, “Quigley” Reward. 936-635-0571.

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06’ Keystone outback 29FBHS w/ 1 slide, Kept covered, Great cond., $14,500 936-560-9571 06’ Montana 31’ bumper pull trailer, w/2 slides. $16,000. 936-676-6536. 2007 Prowler Classic. 28’ Travel Trailer.One slide out,bumper pull. $11,300 936-635-4312.

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05 Honda Shadow, 12K mi, $3,550, Excel cond., 936-234-9306

2011 Montana Mountaineer, all elec, frt & back jacks, awning, 2 A/Cs, 2 BA, 3 TVs, 4 slides w/covers, outside stove, lots of extras. Sleeps 8-10 $37,900 firm. 936-404-6609... James

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2002 Chevy Z28 Convertible 35th Anniversary Edition Black/Black one of 1,292, LS1, Auto, 75K miles RFO-Y3F FACIA package front, side, rear, spoiler, one of 4,985. Car had window over $33,000. East TX car. Excellent condition. Reduced to $16,000 dpet ty7717@suddenlink.net 936-554-0404 2003 BMW 330 Convertible with hardtop Like new. Navigation.78,000 miles,$14,900.936 205-0115 2003 Ford Thunderbird Red with Black Leather interior 3.9L V8 25,700 mi. Hardtop w/ caddy included. New tires Like new! $19,000.00 936-615-5376 sme3009@gmail.com

2010 Dodge 1/2 ton Ram 1500 PU, Long wide bed, camper shell, Very low miles, Take over payments. 936-858-3173

Buick 2001 LeSabre Custom. 104k miles, clean runs great. NADA book $5,700. Asking $4,200. OBO. 936-875-3531 675-0534. Buick 2002 LeSabre Custom. 90k miles Extra clean, new tires, NADA Book, $6,400. Asking $4,500, OBO. 936-875-3531/ 675-0534. Cadillac 1999 Deville, New Tires, Great Shape $4700. 936.876.2420 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 2008 Lt Sport Loaded All Pwr. Non-Smoking 107k highway mi.. Color is White; Black Interior asking $7000. 936-615-2913 Chevy 1993 Cavalier, 2 dr, 4 cyl., Rebuilt Motor $1700 Call Wk ends 832-892-2337 For Sale: 1931 Model A, 2 door sedan. Refitted hydraulic brakes, Ran when parked in garage in 2000. $7,200 936-615-9102 Ford 2004 Taurus, 111K mi., most options, leather, extra clean, exc. cond, NADA value $6000 Asking $4500 OBO 936-875-3531 or 936-675-0534 Honda 2002CRV, Good condition, drives well, well kept $4700 Daytime# 936-564-0524 or Cell # 936-645-4923 Honda Civic EX 97’. 171,500m, Great condition. $3900. 936-366-0658 Lincoln 2001 Continental TownCar, Perfect Cond., Like New, Low Miles, New Tires. 936-634-9731 Lincoln, 1998 Towncar, Presidential series, All black, runs great, 141k mi, $4,000 936-462-1640 Pontiac, 2004, Grand Am Good cond., runs great, $3,300obo 936-215-9636 VW 2005 Bug, lite Blue w/ black Convertible, Like new, 63K mi, All power, loaded, New tires, Auto, $8,950 936-234-9306

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$ $

Ford, 2005 F 250, Super Duty Lariatt, 4x4 Crewcab, Powerstroke Diesel, 90K, Loaded w/ all power and elec, Garage kept, Non-smoker, bed liner, gooseneck hitch, tool box, towing package & many extras, Excel cond. $19,995 936-462-1409, 569-4016

Vans /S tation Wagons

905

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Your Guide To Local Service Specialist Call To Place Your Ad 936-637-7355

Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical Free estimates! Refs. Available

936-829-7503

B ackhoe / D ozer R epair

2002 Chrysler Town & Country LX, seats 7, w/built-in car seats for children, $5200 obo 936-564-4958 after 5:30p

Backhoe • Dozer Work Ponds Dirt & Gravel Hauling

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, Loaded, Sun-roof, Heated seats, leather, New tires & battery. $5,250, 936-564-2025, 569-4261 Chevy Suburban 02’. 115,500 miles. Heated seats, leather, dual air, 3rd row seat, non-smoker, clean. Good Condition. Nada $9,500, Asking $8,800. 936-875-3010/635-4850.

GMC Yukon 08’. DVD, Bose, Navi, remote start, 4 heated buckets, 3rd row, 78k mi, new tires. Immaculate condition! $24,000. 936-366-8168. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 2007. 2 wheel drive, 4 door, hardtop, 60,000 miles. $18,500. 936-676-5491.

H eavy E quipment

940

03 CAT D5G LGP Dozer Cab/AC 4500 hrs $49K paulkoko@hotmail.com

EMPLOY OUR

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2000 Chevy Astro Van, 157,000 miles $2,500 obo 713.409.9973

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99 Dodge Ext Cab Truck 1500 SLT, 124K mi, looks and runs great, Must Sell. $3900 obo 936-564-6165 if no answer leave mess. Ford 2011 Lariat, 6.7 Pwr. Stroke F-250 Diesel, 4 WD, CrewCab, Maroon & Gold, Lt Brwn Inside, 5th Wheel SetUp, Busted Back-No Travel. Lots of Extras, 3800 mi., 13 mo. old. Best Ext. Warr. Lists $56K, Paid 51,800. Driveout Cash Sale $46,800 936-635-9650

NEW BABY

(in the classifieds)

2010 Ford F150, 4x4, Supercrew, Lariat, black in color, 53,500mi, $28,500 936-569-2304

SUV s

2007 MUSTANG GT COUPE PREMIUM 39,000mi Garaged, 3.55 Ratio, Shaker 1000 audio, 18" Premium wheels, Heated electric leather seats, $25,800 (936)205-6812.

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S141

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Save $100’s Over Remodel Cost Tim 936-829-7503

B uilding / R emodeling

S160

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936-635-5629

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936-212-0649

35 years exp. 20 years in business Insured & Bonded

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S170

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Clyde Fussell Construction

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Let us do your Windows, woodwork, baseboards & everything in between

632-6535 632-6433

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$49.99 plus parts Mobile Service Available

936-634-5150 XXXXXXXXXX S200

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936-875-4242 or 936-635-1678

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S258

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Residential Commercial Industrial All types of electrical services & repairs 24 Hour Service

936-637-3762 TECL #18205

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S355

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S295

936-414-3438

S173

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936-875-4008

Call Johnny Johnson

936-632-7453

S258

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S270

Handyman & Home Updating Services

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FREE ESTIMATES! Refs. Available

936-829-7503

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Bonded & Insured 936-875-5393

S eptic Tank S ervices

S360

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936-676-7398

Socia Septic Systems Conventional and Aerobic Systems Serving East Texas since 1996. 936-560-6483 936-699-2614

S heetrock S ervices

S371

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S295

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SUNDAY, march 10, 2013 the lufkin news

Wright Customer Appreciation

to Celebrate the Beginning of Our 10th Year in Business for the Month of March We Will Have These Great Offers for You!

oil changes

~ and ~

% off parts & service

with the purchase of a new or used vehicle

*Oil changes include 5-quarts of oil & filter for gasoline engines. Additional charges will apply for diesel or synthetic oil. See dealer for details. Offer expires 03/31/13.

2013 dodge avenger sxt

18,895

$ 4,690

OFF MSRP

2013 chrysler 200

+tt&l

stock# d13146

OFF MSRP

MSRP $23,585, Rebate $3,000, Discount $1,690

OFF MSRP

stock# d13135

+tt&l

OFF MSRP

25,895

stock# c13031

+tt&l

2013 ram 1500 lonestar hemi crew

26,595

29,995

$ 7,145

OFF MSRP

stock# d13046

+tt&l

OFF MSRP

MSRP $33,740, Rebate $1,750, Truck Month Bonus $1,000, Trade Assistance $1,000, Discount $3,395

38,795

$ 10,150

OFF MSRP

stock# d2409

+tt&l

MSRP$750, $33,185, $2,500, Discount $2,690 MSRP $48,945, Rebate $3,000, Truck Month Bonus TradeRebate Assistance $1,000, Discount $5,400

+tt&l

stock# d13068

OFF MSRP

27,295

+tt&l

stock# d13071

+tt&l

2012 ram 3500 diesel 4x4

35,295

$ 9,035

OFF MSRP

+tt&l

stock# d2384

MSRP $44,330, Rebate $3,000, Trade Assistance $1,000, Discount $5,035

2013 dodge journey sxt

$ 5,810

stock# d13048

MSRP $27,805, Rebate $500, Trck Month Bonus $1,000, Trade Assistance $1,000, Discount $2,810

2013 dodge durango sxt

22,495

$ 5,310

MSRP $38,025, Rebate $1,750, Truck Month Bonus $1,000, Trade Assistance $1,000, Discount $4,280

2012 ram 3500 diesel 4x4 crew

$ 8,030

+tt&l

MSRP $32,165, Rebate $2,500, Tax Time Bonus $500, Discount $2,570

MSRP $30,990, Rebate $3,000, Discount $2,095

2013 ram 1500 crew hemi express

26,595

stock# d13030

2013 ram 1500 hemi express

$ 5,095

MSRP $32,080, Rebate $2,500, Discount $2,585

OFF MSRP

2013 chrysler 300

26,995

$ 5,085

+tt&l

$ 5,570

MSRP $23,885, Rebate $3,000, Discount $1,890

2013 dodge charger sxt

18,995

stock# c13032

2013 dodge challenger

$ 4,890

oil changes*

MSRP $20,580, Rebate $750,$33,105, Dart Bonus $750, Discount $1,085 MSRP Rebate $3,000, Discount $2,810

23,295

$ 4,740

OFF MSRP

+tt&l

stock# d13059

MSRP $32,165, Rebate $2,500, Bonus $500, Discount $2,570 MSRP $28,035, Rebate $1,000, Tax Time Bonus $500,TaxSXT Bonus $1,000, Discount $2,240

Wright Jeff Baker, General Manager

Aaron Hicks, Sales Manager

Jim Carlisle, Finance Manager

Greg Hubbard, Sales

Goldy Mauhar, Sales

John Martin, Sales

*must trade in qualifying vehicle to receive trade assistance. must take delivery by 1/19/2013 to receive early bird bonus. all prices plus tt&l. pictures for illustration purposes only.

1858 TENAHA ST. • CENTER, TX • www.wrightdodge.com • 936-598-8433 • 1-877-233-1439