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County Record The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Vol. 51 No. 14

Week of Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Ranchers, farmers hurt by drought

Greg Hayes

For The Record

With current drought conditions continuing to bear down on Southeast Texas, those who work with plants and vegetation are suffering, but they are not the only ones. Raising cattle and other livestock can also take its toll financially during these dry times.

Ed Scales, who has 100 head of cattle scattered around on several different properties across the south end of Orange County, said that he has seen a significant jump in expenses.

“It has actually cost me quite a bit for my feed boxes and hay,” Scales said. I’m blessed that I had hay left over from last year. For the guys that don’t bale their own hay, I’m sure this year has been tough

Mac Guillory stands next to the dock that goes out into the pond on the back of his property off of Texla Road. Normally, the water is up to the dock where Guillory is placing his hand.

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Four applicants vie for VA job Nicole Gibbs

For The Record

The Orange County Commissioners have narrowed down the list of applicants for the Veteran’s Service Officer position to four out of 21 applicants. Each Commissioner

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and the County Judge were given a copy of all of the applications and were asked to grade each one (on a one to THIBODEAUX five scale, five being the highest score given).

At the Commissioners’ Court meeting on Monday, County Judge Carl Thibodeaux announced the final four applicants (listed in order of the grade given on their applications): Felix Smith, Billy Pruett, Charles Perry and Donald Sullivan. The final four applicants will go through a very thorough screening process and the Commissioners and County Judge will conduct 30 minute interviews for each applicant on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. These interviews will be considered closed meetings unless the applicants want them to be open to the public.

If the county doesn’t chose a VSO officer from the top four applicants, they will conduct interviews with the next four, and so on and so forth.

The Veteran’s Service Office has been undergoing several changes since the previous VSO Officer, Jerry Childress, and the Benefits Coordinator were let go in early June. The county has become aware of the goings-on and is still trying to rectify the situation. “[The VSO is] struggling because they are shorthanded there,” Thibodeaux said. “A large percentage of the Veterans have been very understanding about it. There’s a few that’s gotten frustrated, COUNTY BUSINESS PAGE 3A

on them especially.”

Scales said that he has seen about a 30-40 percent rise in cost for him so far, but says that he has found a silver

lining in the situation.

“We’ve had a few little hitand-miss rain showers and they have helped my ponds,” he said.

But that isn’t the case for everyone.

“Depending on the farmer, and where their land is, the scattered showers may or may

not help you out,” Mac Guillory, who has about 20 to 25 head of registered Black AnDROUGHT HURTING PAGE 2A

Shangri La green despite drought Taylor Wendt

For The Record

Orange, TX, a city where it can rain for days on end, is experiencing something very different from what people are accustomed to. For several months now, Orange has been in a drought and many trees and plants are dying because of the lack of rain.

According to weather.com, the average annual precipitation for the city of Orange is 58.6 in. As of July, the precipitation levels are down quite a lot.

For the month of June, the average rainfall is 6.21 in, but Orange only received about 3.10 in of rain.

One of the places in Orange that would seem to be greatly affected by this drought is Shangri La Botanical Gardens. However, the beautiful trees, flowers, and wildlife of Shangri La are doing well considering the extreme weather conditions.

When Shangri La was created, it was designed as an earth-friendly environment that would stay green through rain or drought. A very elaborate irrigation system was constructed that would prevent the trees and plants of Shangri La from dying during times of very little rain.

Workers at Shangri La are able to keep the gardens fresh and growing, but it does not come at an easy cost. Mike Hoke, managing director of Shangri La, has to be very diligent when it comes to running the irrigation system.

Usually, during times of moderate rainfall, the irrigation system runs from about once every day to once every week. However, because of the lack of rain, workers at Shangri La have to run

Despite the harsh drought this summer Shangri La is being well cared for.

the system about three to four times a day, sometimes even at night.

“During times like these, you have to be really on your toes,” Hoke said. “We even have a worker at night, Blaine Wil-

liams, who is out here making sure everything is turned on and working.”

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Surviving summer in Texas Darla Daigle

For The Record

We are way above and way beneath. Above average temperatures for summer and beneath accumulated rainfall for the year. Typically temperatures for early summer in Southeast Texas average around 92*F. This has been anything but an average year thus far. There was the fairly mild winter with a possible snow/ice storm thrown in the mix, then a surprise cool spell at the beginning of May. If the trend in extreme weather that has been hitting the nation spreads to the Southeast Texas region this summer will shape up to be a challenging season.

Being prepared and aware is a basic rule for extremes in weather. For Orange County the current extreme is the heat. Children and infants, the elderly, those with high blood pressure, outdoor laborers, athletes and pets are the most at risk to suffer harm from the heat wave that is plaguing the area.

“With the rising temperatures in our area it is important to know how to protect yourself from the heat. Dehydration and heat exhaustion are very common this time of year, and it can happen to anyone,” said nurse practitioner Stephanie Hayden. “Drink

Children in Orange County stay cool in the pool of the Natatorium in Orange.

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plenty of fluids (water being the most important), take frequent breaks, and stay in the shade as much as possible if working or spending a lot of time outdoors. Planning outdoor projects early in the morning or prior to the hottest temperatures of the day is also suggested.”

Caused by a number of things, heat exhaustion can very quickly lead to death if not treated. Heat exhaustion

occurs when the body is heated for a prolonged period of time. When over-heating is coupled with labor of any kind, even walking, then heat exhaustion and possibly heat stroke can occur very rapidly.

The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolic rate. It also usually is able to dissipate heat by releasing it through the skin or by sweating as a means of evaporation.

However as temperatures rise

to 90*F or higher accompanied by high humidity and or vigorous physical exertion, the body’s ability to function by reducing heat normally is greatly inhibited allowing the body’s temperature, that is 98.6* F in most humans , to reach 106 F or even higher.

When untreated, hyperthermia causes a multiple organ shut down and death can folSURVIVING SUMMER PAGE 3A

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gus off of Texla Road, said. “Somebody a few miles away might get two inches of rain while I don’t get a drop.”

Guillory said that his ponds are down by about 50 percent capacity.

“Our ponds are getting very low,” he said. “Fortunately, we have a 500-foot well to pull from.”

Guillory said that his costs are up by about 30-35 percent over a traditional year.

“Fertilizer is extremely high,” he said. “Usually, I produce about five to six bales of hay an acre. Now, I’m only getting three to four at best. That means I’m having to buy more feeding what I used to pay around $5 to $6 a 50-pound bag it now seems to range about $8 or $9, which is due to higher commodity price.

“But with hay not coming in, you have to supplement.”

Dr. Roy Stanford, county extension agent, said that the United State Department of Agriculture has made some assistance programs available for farmers and ranchers through federal assistance.

“There have been some disaster declarations,” Stanford said.

“Assistance programs have been made available due to the drought conditions in Texas.

On the FEMA Web site, Orange County falls under three secretarial designations, one ending in August (S3063), one in November (S3112) and the remaining in February of next year (S3122). To see these declarations for drought, excessive heat, high winds and wildfires, those affected can go to fema.gov and search declarations by county.

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most of the plants and trees healthy, there are times of downfall. The gardens may be receiving lots of water when the system runs, but when the humidity in the air is very low, it is almost impossible to water the plants enough.

“You end up spending a lot of your money on watering plants so that you can keep them lush,” Hoke said. “So we may be able to keep our plants alive, but that comes with an expensive water bill.”

Plants and trees of Shangri La are faring well during this drought, but some of the ecosystems are suffering. Within the gardens, there existed a large beaver pond that many beavers made their home. Because of the lack of rain the pond has dried out, leaving no habitat for the beavers. Thus many beavers have migrated to different locations and will not be back at Shangri La until the pond fills up with water again.

Many homeowners may be experiencing the same things that Shangri La must deal with such as running water constantly in order to keep gardens lush. But during droughts that last this long, it is hard to use enough water to keep all of your plants alive, so Mike Hoke has given a few tips on how to keep homeowner’s gardens green during this drought.

“The number one tip and the most important: go native.

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Shangri La Botanical Gardens remains green and open to visitors.

It’s the secret to success,” Hoke said.

Having plants that are native to this part of Texas, is the easiest way to keep a garden alive. Because native plants are adaptive to living without water, they thrive in the southeast Texas environment. Sometimes Orange has a lot of rain, but native plants can adapt to downpours or droughts.

Many people in Orange have a type of grass, Saint Augustine grass, which requires

around 80 in of rain per year.

This would mean that homeowners would consistently have to water their grass because that amount of rain in Orange seldom happens.

“We have native plants out here that we never have to water,” Hoke said. “I know native plants aren’t favored but they save a lot of water and are much easier to maintain.”

Another tip for homeowners that Hoke gave is to use a good layer of mulch to hold the

moisture in and keep it from evaporating off of the plants.

Compared to the rest of southeast Texas, Shangri La is one of the lushest places. With its busy workers and excellent water system, the plants and ecosystems, for the most part, are still in the same shape that they were in before the drought.

“There are flowers blooming and lots of green everywhere so it’s still just as beautiful,” Hoke said.

Judge in Clemens perjury trial warns family WASHINGTON--The federal judge overseeing the perjury trial of Roger Clemens warned members of the pitcher’s legal team that he was concerned about reports that Clemens’ relatives were making disparaging remarks about people connected to the case.

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said Tuesday that the reports, circulated on social media sites, have been attributed to at least two of Clemens’ sisters and one of the pitcher’s sons. Walton said he was particlularly concerned about comments directed at the father of Andy Pettitte.

Pettitte, a friend and former

Clemens’ teammate, is now one of the key government witnesses against Clemens, who is accused of lying to Congress when he emphatically denied using performance enhancing drugs.

Walton has imposed a strict gag order in the case, prohibiting prosecutors and defense attorneys from commenting

about the case outside of the courtroom.

“It doesn’t help the process,’’ Walton said, referring to his own attempts to protect the case and jurors from undue outside influences. “I hope nobody reads it because it is very troubling.’’

Defense attorney Rusty Hardin said he hadn’t seen the

comments and expressed doubt that the family members, especially the son, had authored them.

“It has been extremely difficult for Mr. Clemens’ family,’’ Hardin said, adding that relatives of the defendant had been subjected to “vicious’’ attacks in social and mainstream media outlets.

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but it’s not because of their attitude or character, but it’s because they’ve been trying to get things done for quite a while. They are concerned about putting their requests on hold for too long.”

Thibodeaux explained that the VSO office and the County have been able to work through the problems to do what they can for the Veterans. The individuals who have needed to get their claims expedited have been able to do so. Some of the Veterans are going to the Beaumont office and the Houston office while the County is still struggling to fill the vacant seats.

“We still have a lot of back log to do,” Thibodeaux said. “There are a substantial number of Veterans who are not from Orange County.”

Veterans from other counties and other states having been coming to Orange to handle their claims.

“It doesn’t matter where they came from, we need to take care of their claims,” Thibodeaux said. “But it has created an issue with our Orange County Veterans not being able to get service in a timely fashion.”

He explained that one VSO employee’s calendar was full of only non-Orange County residents. The County wants to help all they can but they can only do so much. The Court is recommending that non-Orange County residents seek assistance from a Veterans Service Office in county they currently reside in.

“We’re not totally disregarding them,” he said. “We’re still helping them. They fought for all of us. We want to be accommodating to everyone but there’s a limit to what we can and can’t do.”

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Surviving summer in Texas low very quickly.

“Knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion can help prevent injury and heat stroke. These symptoms can include: extreme fatigue and lethargy, agitation, weakness, headaches, intense thirst, profuse sweating, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, increased heart rate, low blood pressure,” said Hayden. “If you experience any of these symptoms take a break in a cool area and if no improvement after 20 to 30 minutes seek immediate help.”

If the condition progresses, there may also be bouts of delirium or hallucination, vomiting and seizure.

Preventing heat exhaustion is easier than dealing with the potential harm that it can bring to an individual. Hayden offers these tips: “Dress in loose fitting, light clothing that is breathable, avoid dark colors that absorb heat, and do not soak your clothing with water when you are hot. Other suggestions include wearing hats to shade your face from the sun, long sleeves that are made from lightweight material, and applying frequent sunscreen (with high spf) to prevent sunburns.

The Mayo Clinic also recommends the following precautions: • Take extra precautions with certain medications. Several medications can affect your body’s ability to stay hydrated.

These include medications that narrow your blood vessels (vasoconstrictors), regulate your blood pressure by blocking adrenaline (beta blockers), rid your body of sodium and water (diuretics), reduce psychiatric symptoms (antidepressants or antipsychotics), or drugs that act as stimulants (amphetamines and cocaine).

• Avoid being inside a hot car. When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car can rise 20 F (more than 11 C) in just 10 minutes. Never leave children or anyone else in a parked car in hot weather for any period of time.

Additional tips from other sources recommend that if you know that you’ll be in extreme heat or humidity, be sure that you have eaten salt as that will help prevent loss of fluids in a short period of time. This is not suggested for those with sodium restricted diets or those on diuretics however.

If you suspect heat exhaustion or worse take steps immediately to begin a cool down process. Do call 911 then move victim to the coolest place possible. Removal of clothing is suggested. Spray with a mist

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with the dogs in the yard is some people turn the water hose on and think you’re going to cool them off with that water. If it’s been sitting in the hose it can actually cause some second and third degree burns. It can be that scolding hot. If your going to spray the dogs with the water hose, make sure of the temperature, that it is cool.”

Limit their activity during high heat times of day and, if possible, give them access to an indoor area. Consider contacting your vet for specifics for each type of pet you have. Dogs may play in a baby pool, while rabbits will enjoy a two liter bottle of water frozen and set in their pens. Some animals even can get sunIt is important to keep pets cool during sum- burned. The National Humane Society mer. indicates the following are signs of heatstroke are: heavy panting, glazed eyes, a or hose. Fan the victim to increase evapo- rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive ration. Placing the person in cold water is thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of a quick and effective method, placing cool coordination, profuse salivation, vomitrags or ice packs around the neck, armpits ing, a deep red or purple tongue, and unand groin area is another as these are consciousness. points of access to large blood vessels For those traveling with animals this moving larger amounts of blood. This can summer, Dr. Pugh says to take water with include placing feet in cold water as well. them. “When they do stop to walk the Hydrate with icy beverage or water if the dog, try to get them to drink. Don’t think person is able to drink and keep fluids they can stop and go into a restaurant and down. Avoid alcohol and drinks with caf- leave the dog in the car, because they will feine as these tend to lead to dehydration. come back to a dead dog. If they are going Monitor the body temperature with a to stop and eat, they need to do fast food thermometer if possible while waiting for or stop at some picnic area so they can eat medical help. If it gets to 102 to 101 or the and let the dog out.” person begins to shiver stop the cooling Dr. Pugh also says when traveling with process as shivering is a natural warming pets to make sure you have a microchip in process the body will do and avoiding it is them incase they get loose or away from necessary until medical help arrives. you when you stop to walk the dog.

For parents of students who may be inIn a few critical moments in our exvolved in cheer or band camps with out- treme above average temperatures, a door activities or athletic events over the child, a construction worker or an elderly summer, discuss these issues with the di- neighbor working in her flower bed or rectors and coaches prior to allowing your your favorite pet can become a victim. child to participate. It is important to ed- Making this a fun, safe Summer takes a ucate your children as well. A proactive little knowledge, a little communication approach is better than the alternative. and a lot of water. Keep it in mind. SouthNever assume someone else will know the east Texas will cool off again in October – methods of prevention or symptoms. maybe.

Consequently, keep the same thing in mind for pets. Animals tend to have higher body temperatures and different physiological ways of self-cooling.

“Shade is the key thing, they’ve gotta have someplace they can stay out of the heat. Their water needs to be kept in the shade and they need fresh water every day.

Water out in the sun gets too hot and they can’t drink it,” said local veternarian Albert Pugh IV. “The other thing to be really careful for

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we extend our sincere condolences. This good Christian lady prepared well to meet her Lord. Please see obit.

From the Creaux’s Nest MOM, BASEBALL AND APPLE PIE I have been a baseball fan since back in the 1940’s when I listened to the St. Louis Cardinals on a crystal radio set. Later, I listened to the great Yankee, Dodger and Giant rivalry. I was fortunate to see many of the greats after the Astrodome opened. I played the game, coached the game and even today I’d walk a mile to see a baseball game. I’m a real sports fan who likes competition, boxing to football and everything in between. All that is said to bring me to Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter, who last week, July 9th, became the first Yankee ever to break the 3,000 hit barrier. Think about it, Babe, Joltin Joe, Mickey, Yogi and all the rest didn’t reach that goal. That leaves Jeter in a Yankee class of his own. On that day he went 5 for 5 at the plate, scored the winning run, had a stolen base and hit a homerun to record his 3,000th hit. Jeter became only the 28th major leaguer ever to record this feat. Only two players have ever reached 4,000 hits. One is Pete Rose, who I believe should be in the Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the field. He hit 4,256 while a guy Rose is often compared to Ty Cobb, who hit 4,191.

My favorite, Hank Aaron, got 3,771 hits. Stan “The Man” Musial was next with 3,630 hits. The last player to reach 3,000 hits is everyone’s favorite, Astro Craig Biggio, who ended up with 3,060. The great Roberto Clemente hit an even 3,000 while “Hey-Hey” Willie Mays logged 3,283 hits. So you see, it’s no small accomplishment. Jeter, at 37 years of age, might play five more years but in order to reach the 4,000 hit club he would have to record 200 hits a season. That is extremely long odds. An example of why Pete Rose’s accomplishments should be recognized. Just as important is the fact that he didn’t do all the great things he did on the field while on drugs. He did it the old fashioned way, through hustle, determination and love of the game. Derek Jeter, Yankee captain, is a class guy, a baseball star among the very best to play the game. I’m not sure what got me on this individual accomplishment stuff except that baseball is as American as all of us. A game born and played on the sandlots and fields all over our country, from Little League to the big leagues.

Baseball heroes are part of the red, white and blue. *****I need to get down the road. I’m a day late and two dollars short. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

COMPRIMISE OR DEADLOCK—MY WAY OR NO WAY When the elections were going on for president, the Democrats and Republicans were running at least halfdozen candidates each. Hillary and Barack were the two heavy hitters for Demos, McCain ended up winning for the GOP. At that time over a dozen candidates were running. I said then that I didn’t know why they would want to put themselves in that snake pit. I also predicted that whoever won the election would, in no time, be very unpopular because of the deep trouble our country was in.

It was the worse time in our history since the great depression. The country had lost eight million jobs and the president, whoever that might be, would have to be a magician to turn the country around. Two wars were in process and a national debt that had grown from $5 trillion to $11.5 trillion. It seemed impossible to me to turn it around in any one term regardless of who was elected.

Obama won. The very first thing he faced was saving the auto industry and bailing out banks or face a great depression far worse than the last one. Corruption for years, the housing market in shambles, rising gas prices all were hurting the middle class while oil companies were recording record profits. I don’t care who would have gotten elected they would be in a box. Add oil spills, floods, fires, tornados, droughts and a host of domestic things to the mix and that adds up to the worse of times.

If McCain had been elected, democrats would be coming down on him for not waving a magic wand and fixing everything overnight. The deep-rooted problems were created by many of the same people who are not doing a thing to help the country now. Obama is in a box but so is speaker Boehner, who can’t deliver his vote because of extremist in his caucus. Government is compromised when the radical element refuses to do the right thing.

You have a government in deadlock and that serves no one well. We all know since George Bush’s Christmas present in 2001 that Warren Buffet pays only 14 percent in taxes and G.E. paying nothing. Something is not fair. A tax increase of four percent on any individual making a million dollars a year is not unreasonable.

Cutting Social Security and Medicare hurts the poor and middle class. Fifteen years ago, in this column, I wrote that the middle class was under attack and in 20 years we would be headed toward being a third world country with the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.”

CONDOLENCES We were saddened to learn about the death of Patricia Morgan, 66 who died July 8. She was a Bridge City teacher for many years. To husband “Butch” and his family,

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-1999 Ed Barton becomes the new Orange County Democratic Party chairman. *****Alan Sanders, Jerry Pennington, Karla Rogers, Rodney Price and Dennis Powell are lined up to run for the 163rd District court Judgeship. (Editor’s note: Has that already been 12 years? Dennis won in a runoff against Alan. Judge Powell is still on the bench.)*****Charlotte Anderson left on a three-day trip but forgot her luggage at home. She attended the “Smoke Meat” Festival in Ville Platte without a change of clothes. *****Doug Harrington is back in the ranching business. Now he’s raising registered goats. The only problem is wife Regina is allergic to them. *****Bridge City school superintendent Sam Lucia had gall bladder surgery. *****Over 400 people attended the wedding of Selena Hebert and T.J. Knight last Saturday. The wedding had bagpipes, 50 gallons of gumbo and a lot of fun for all. *****Orange’s Jay Canizaro’s knee was injured by a sliding base runner while turning a double play with Class AAA Fresno. He will be out of action five to seven weeks. He was due to return to the majors. ***Bruce Aven goes out of the game due to a tightened hamstring. He is batting .326 at the all-star break for the Marlins. ***Pitcher John Patterson was selected to the Double A All Star team. *****Rusty Nicks and Jessie Brown, two fine ladies, celebrate birthdays.

32 Y ears Ago-1979 Tony Griffin is laid to rest. His death brought sadness to all who knew him. He was owner of Griffin’s Menswear. *****Steve Worster, Bridge City and UT football star, is the proud father of a new baby girl born back on June 8. The family also has a three-year-old son, Scott.

They live in San Antonio. Steve was in town visiting his parents, R.B and Louise Worster. *****Cal Peterson has acquired Holmes Used Cars. Holmes is a former WWII German war prisoner. *****Andy Verrett is the new Bridge City Police Chief. He was a resident of the community when it was known as Prairie View.

37 Years Ago-1974 Houston Baker, Leland Morrow, Roy Dunn, Mike Pasternak, Jerry Pesson, Richard Corder, Joe Kazmar and Ed Lovelace attended the Texan and Chicago Fire game in the Astrodome. The trip was made by bus with Lovelace driving. The group visited with Fire coach Jim Crossland and Garland Boyette and Pat Gibbs, of the Texans, who had good game but lost to the Fire. *****For 50 years barber Joe Blanda has walked from home to his shop at the Holland Hotel and later the Jack Tar. Last week, for the first time, he was knocked down and his money sack was taken.

seasoning. Lyle Overman entertains every Friday and Saturday night. *****Robinson Cano, Yankee second baseman won the homerun derby with his dad pitching.

That’s a nice story. *****Rupert Murdoch’s empire is caught in a scandal that seems to be far-reaching. He owns FOX News and the New York Post, two medias that have as much compassion as he does. However, he also has other good media outlets and employs over 51,000 people. *****Speaking of compassion, Glenn Beck is moving his propaganda machine to Dallas. Just what Dallas needs. *****I was sorry to hear about the senseless death of police officer Bryan Hebert. I didn’t know him but I know people in the Groves who did and they spoke highly of him. I remember his parents when they worked at Howard’s Super Market in Port Arthur. *****First Lady Betty Ford, age 93, died July 8. She was one of my favorite first ladies. She fought her demons and won, leading the way for others. *****Special folks celebrating their special day this week. One of my favorite people, Virginia (Ms. Ginny) Cox, celebrates her birthday, Wednesday, July 13. Ginny is truly a remarkable lady. She and Millard are salt-of-the-earth folks I’m proud to call my special friends. ***Other ladies we know celebrating their day. On July 13, a beautiful lady I’ve known since she was a teenager, Peggy Stringer Claybar celebrates, as does Melissa Eshback. ***Carlis Reed Roy, who I watched grow up and marry Brad, became a teacher and now retire, celebrates on July 16. *** “Miss Edee” Edith Pratt, the lady who has kept us going at The Record for many years, celebrates July 17. Rain or shine, sick or well, Edee always comes through. ***Paige Williams, who I remember as a teenage beauty queen, celebrates July 19. Paige took her good looks from her mom. ***Ella Stuebing, how could I ever forget Ella, the longtime school principle? I hope her and Terry are healthy and happy wherever they are. Happy birthday, July 14. *****Some ole’ boys celebrating as another year rolls around is coach Billy Bryant. We haven’t seen Billy but hope he’s doing fine. Happy birthday, July 13. ***Dee’s other half, Calvin Rutledge, celebrates on July 14. ***Tommy Harmon, Corky and Don’s little brother is a year older July 15. ***Clarence Dale Newton, what a guy, Granny gives him special treatment and spoils him, celebrates July 16. ***Our production manager, Russel “Rusty” Bell, very talented, better with computers than with humans, celebrates July 18. ***Former Bridge City manager Don Field is a year older on July 18. ***Our longtime buddy, Butch Herman, celebrates his 85th on July 18. Another year closer to 90. He received a letter from the President. ***Everyone’s friend, “Mr. Shangri La” Mike Hoke, takes another step up the ladder of life on July 19. Best wishes to all. *****FaceBook friends celebrating birthdays this week. On July 14, Karyn Trantham; July 15, Devin Melton; July 16, Cathy Ware; July 18, Robbie Fontenot, Darla Foster, Glen Granger, Sr., Wayne Potter and Sandra Navarro; July 19, Denise Simmon and Robin Thibodeaux. *****Congratulations to Beverly and Jody Raymer, who celebrated their 45th anniversary on July 8. It’s not a record but it’s a damn good average.

52 Years Ago-1949 Orange paperweight fighters trained by Ellis Landry are part of the card to benefit Boy’s Haven. Some fighters on the card are Rod Tolar, Richard Stanfield, Logan Harris and Sharon Bearden. (Editor’s note: Did I read that right, Bearden, a paperweight?)

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS On July 13, Patrick Stewart will be 71; Harrison Ford, 69; Cheech Marin, 65. ***July 14, Matthew Fox, 45; Linda Ronstadt, 65; Jesse Ventura, 60 and Brian Austin Green, 38. ***Jimmy Johnson will be 68 on July 16; Michael Glatley, 53; Barry Sanders, 43 and Will Ferrell, 43. ***David Hasselhoff will be 59 on July 17; Donald Sutherland, 76 and Carey Hart, 36. ***Vin Diesel will be 44 on July 18; Ryan Cabrera, 29 and Bodhi Elfman, 42.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Virginia Cox, Earline Garrison, Judi Hidalgo, Kristen McCurry, Marsha McCullough, Mary Morton, Rodney Barrett, Steve Sarver, Susan Everett, Angela Zenos, Billy Bryant, Donna Peterson, George Millsap, Jared Ganze, Margaret Richey, Joe Rion, Melani Woodruff, Calvin Rutledge, Ella Stuebing, Lance George, Ledia Miller, Mark Grizzaffi, Melissa Darbonne, Melissa Eshbach, Mitchell Heil, Peggy Claybar, Tommy Harmon, BJ Graham, Cassey Polk, JB Jones, Marlin McKinney, Rhys Outlaw, Jean Long, Gail Eads, Phil Dickman, Clarence Dale Newton, Lorie Dubose, Mary Dorsey, Carlis Roy, Edee Pratt, Russel Bell, Theresa Krout, Deborah Ashcraft, Don Hightower, Harold Lonadier, Cheryl Richard, Cynthia Chataignier, Don Fields, Harry Barclay, Kurt Moerbe, Marion Whittle, Matthew McKinney, Michael Hoke, Robin Thibodeaux, Dorothy Hagy, Melissa Martin, Paige Williams and Preston Wayne Sullivan.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Every Saturday afternoon, tree old friends, since dey retire dem, wen dey finish taking dere nap, dey meet at Tee-boy’s Bar and Grill for a couple of beers. Dey talk about wat happen since las week or about LSU or da Saints, da grandkids and about da old times wen dey was young mens.

One afternoon, da conversation turned to da hereafter. One of dem axe, “Wen you in da casket and you family, friends and church members are mourning over you, wat would you like dem to say hanh?”

“Doc” Premeaux, who owned da drugstore, answer, “Me, I would like dem to say I was a good husband, family man and I helped a lot of people dat was sick.”

“Preacher” Comeaux answer, “I would like dem to say I was a fine, spiritual leader, a servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives.”

“Chief” Dartez, da longtime peace officer say, “Well, I’ll tell you me, wat I want dem to say is, “Look, look, come see, “Chief” he’s moving him.”

A FEW HAPPENINGS Don’t forget the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Over the past 60 years I’ve seen some great shows. Bring the kids and support one of the county’s oldest yearly events. *****Our buddy, Neighbor Cox, has come down with a case of shingles. He’s hurting so it doesn’t look good for another Rain Dance. ****Strange things happen in the newspaper business. Last week, we intended to break the story on the new Salvation Army captains Michael and Laura Cox. We had two stories in the folder and ran the old one. It’s embarrassing but it’s spilled milk. We’re running the corrected story this week.

(Hopefully.)*****Let me let you in on a secret. If we start getting afternoon showers, mosquitoes will come in clouds. Here’s what you do. Call Marty at Pesto. He’ll come out; spray herbs, (Rosemary, Ginger, etc.) and a mosquito won’t come in your yard for six to eight weeks.

Ask county clerk Karen Jo Vance. They enjoy their yard in the middle of mosquito country way into the evening without a bite. I guarantee it. *****Sorry to hear mayor Kirk Roccaforte experienced some health problems last week. He’s a tough Italian and I bet he’ll be fine. *****Speaking of tough old birds, our 93-year-old buddy King Dunn, ended up with a short stay in the hospital due to low blood pressure and dizziness. I’m sure he was dehydrated also. The Lunch Bunch looks forwards to having him back. *****Speaking of Lunch Bunchers, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week. Everyone welcome. Last week, former chief deputy David Bailey and Will Winfree attended. Donna Scales also had another good story to tell. The Bunch was sorry to hear that Rev. John Bernardini lost his dad A.J. last week at age 84. A.J. and Miss Shirley had been married 64 years. Our condolences. Next week the Bunch will meet at Robert’s. ***** “Talk about good,” Peggy’s on the Bayou is serving barbecued crabs with Richard’s special

C’EST TOUT I started this column with a hero in sports and I’ll finish with a hero on the battlefield. Tuesday, on the 150th anniversary of the Medal of Honor Award, President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to SFC Leroy Petry. His is quite a story of bravery in saving so many of his comrades. *****If you ask anyone they will tell you they believe in our system of justice. I reminded a friend that like the Bible, you believe in all of it or you don’t believe in any of it. I’ll admit some of it stretches your beliefs. People believe in the jury system yet many became irate and plain mean because a jury found Casey Anthony not guilty. I wonder if they really believe in the system. To this day, no one knows who killed little Caylee or how she died. Was it an accident or was she murdered?

People don’t get nearly as upset when an innocent person is put to death or serves many years for a crime they didn’t commit. Can’t have it both ways, you believe or you don’t. *****We’re still in a terrible drought with no end in sight.

The sun and lack of rain is not paying any attention to fire bands, everything is burning up. Thanks for your time.

I’m out of here. Pray for rain, take care and God bless.

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Legals For The Record Orange County District Court- Divorces Leonard Edward Street Jr and Leslie Jean Street Daniel Robert Teal and Kacee Renae Langston-Teal Joseph Brandon and Lynn Brandon Lacey B. Powell and Reid Patnaude Bertha Dunbar and Thomas Burl Dunbar Clarence W. Mudd III and Brenda Joyce Hollenbach Mudd

Laurie Whitney and Donny Lee Whitney Meredith Tait McCormack and Terry Lee McCormack

Marriage licenses issued by the office of Karen Jo Vance, Orange County clerk for the week July 5 through July 8

Bruce O. Powell and Tonya M. Willis Corey J. Hoffpauir and Savannah S. Cagle Derek V. Fairley and Mary A.

Griffin Curtis L. Herrington and Deborah D. Schamber Michael D. Gordey and Tiffanie A. Zumwalt Burton J. Earl and Yanny Indrawati Michael A. Reese and Sharon A. Hoadley Darrell G. Richardson Jr. and Cathleen J. McDonald Lorenzo M. Williams and Ashley N. Riggs Dwight D. Shirley and Tammy L. Warren Justin T. Gearhart and Lauren L. Angelle Ronald A. Nunez and Laurie B. Louvier Rocky D Armstrong and Stacy D Smith Nathanael T Lynch and Jordan L Bray

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Free Diabetes Class Offered in July

Orange County Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Coalition of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering diabetes classes to be held July 18 through July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon in Vidor.

This is a free educational program for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The primary goal is to help participants learn how to manage their blood glucose in the ranges recommended by the American Diabetes Association. It is recommended to attend all five classes to receive the full educational benefit of the course. For location and to pre-register contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 or 409-769-2400 ext 7010.

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OC Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo slated for this weekend Mike Louviere For The Record

For months before the third week in July rolls around a dedicated group of horse riding Orange County citizens are working hard to keep an important tradition alive; the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo.

The Sheriff’s Posse, one of the longest continually active volunteer organizations in Orange County has been in existance for over 60 years. Having hosted the rodeo for over 50 years, posse members spend countless hours each year preparing their arena for the rodeo. This year the arena is sporting a bright coat of orange paint and a new central alleyway. The rodeo grounds on Farm Road 105 have been the site of a rodeo since the early 1950s.

Rodeos were first sponsored by the Jaycees. When that organization was no longer able to host and promote the rodeo, the arena and grounds were purchased by the posse.

Annual attendance at the rodeo has averaged over 2,000 for many years, in spite of heavy rain causing postponements several times.

“This year rain should be no problem. It would probably take a rain of over 10 inches to cause any problems as dry as our parking area is,” said rodeo chairperson Becky Rhodden.

Rhodden is also the captain for the drill team; the showpiece of the posse. The drill team is a tradition in itself; having been in existence nearly the entire time the posse has been organized.

Over the years, the drill team has been featured in many rodeos in and out of the Orange area.

The drill team has performed in rodeos at Houston, San Antonio, the Texas Longhorn in Vinton, La. and the YMBL rodeo in Beaumont. They perform at any venue that invites them.

Locally the drill team and posse have given time to provide man and horse power at the North Orange Early Learning Center and Library Day at Bridge City. They have given horse rides at the First Baptist Church Bridge City Preschool, and assistance to search and rescue for the Citizen’s Academy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

“We keep western tradition alive in a family oriented friendly organization. We are always looking for new members. You do not have to live in Orange County or even own a horse, even though we do welcome riding members that would like to join our drill team,” said Rhodden.

The money raised from the rodeo goes back to the community in the form of scholarships. “This year we gave Gus Harris Scholarships to three students. They were Dusti Lummus of Orangefield, Luke Domas of West Orange, and Lindsey Bonin or Orange. The bigger the attendance at the rodeo, the more scholarship money we can give out. We are also able to have funds for the upkeep of the arena and grounds,” said Rhodden. “This year

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we were able to paint the arena and add the central alleyway. We also had the generous donation of a concrete walkway from the concession stand to our handicap seating area.”

The rodeo is a full event rodeo ranging from a lamb scramble for the younger children to the bull riding for the more experienced riders. There will be a free stick horse barrel race for riders 0-5 years of age.

There is breakaway and tie down roping and three divisions of barrel racing. Steer wrestling rounds out the timed event portion. The fun event of the rodeo is the calf dressing. In this event four hardy cowboys try to dress an unresponsive calf in lingerie.

Taking into account the effort required to ride a bull, calf dressing is possibly the toughest event at the rodeo.

Anyone is subject to be seen at the rodeo at any time. One of the more colorful characters to show is the popular Tobby the Clown. Tobby shares his balloon creations with the younger

children and puts a smile on the face of any one that ventures close to him.

In addition to the physical work that goes into the operation of the rodeo it also takes money. The Posse has always had generous sponsors, but is always in need of more. If you would be interested in giving the rodeo a sponsorship in either a business or personal manner, please contact any member of the posse. They will point you in the right direction to put your money to good use in the community.

The current slate of officers for the posse is: Darren Tant, president; Gus Harris, vice president; Lee Harris, treasurer; Martha Havens, secretary. Rhodden is the drill team captain and rodeo chairperson.

This year’s rodeo is scheduled at 8 p.m., July 15-16. To participate in events call 409-745-1471. The number for general information is: 409-886-2638.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

David Adam Miller Orange David Adam Miller, 34, of Orange , passed away suddenly on Friday July 8, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

David was born on Sept. 19, 1976 in Orange, Texas to his parents, Charles Lee Miller and Karen Janice (Tramel) Miller, he lived in Orange for the past three years, had been a resident of the Asheville, N.C. area since the age of ten and he worked as a brick layer in the construction industry. David was a very positive person; he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. David was always optimistic, would only see the good in people and he made friends very quickly.

David is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Delmar Tramel and Nola Flanigan and his paternal grandparents, Joe P. Miller and Bertie Miller.

Those who will most cherish David’s memory are his father, Charles L. Miller of Orange; his mother, Karen Tramel of Asheville, N.C.; his sisters, Melissa Miller and Cindy Miller, both of Arkansas and Miranda Miller of Orange; his brother, J. D. Miller of Asheville, N.C.; his niece, Danielle Neeley and his nephews, Max Miller and Jeremiah Miller.

James T. Clark Orange James T. Clark, 74, of Orange died Friday June 17, at Southeast Texas Medical Center due to medical problems.

A native of New Hope, Ala., he lived in Orange the last six months of his life. He was retired from Lockheed Martin Aircraft.

He was the sole survivor of five children: Virginia Hartman of North Carolina, Margret Sharp of Orange, Brother William Clark of Gadsen, Ala., and Doris Stovell from Chico, Calif.

To be held:

Patricia Ann Morgan Bridge City Patricia Ann Morgan, 66, of Bridge City passed away Friday, July 8, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, July 12 at the Bridge City United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. John W. Harrell and the Rev. Jeffrey Pitman officiating.

A Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Orange on Nov. 11, 1944, Patricia was the daughter of Eugene and Grace (Ingram)

VanPelt. She was a teacher at Bridge City Independent School district for 30 years. Patricia taught Sunday School at the church and was also known as the “Cake Lady” for her Italian Cream cakes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Wanda Courmier; and brother, David Lee VanPelt.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 46 years, Van Roy “Butch” Morgan of Bridge City; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Debbie Morgan of Jasper; and daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jeffrey Pitman of Kountze.

Patricia is also survived by her grandchildren, Cortney, Casey and Justin Morgan, Cari and Corey Chaney, Denae and Emily Pitman; brothers, Billy Ray VanPelt, James VanPelt, Jerry VanPelt; and sisters, Norma VanPelt and Carolyn VanPelt.

Rosa Lee Williams Orange Mrs. Rosa Lee Williams, 92 of Orange died Wednesday, July 6, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday July 13, at El Bethel Baptist Church in Orange, with the Rev. Ervin Victoria officiating.

Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of the Geter Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband L. Jack Williams and daughter Maggie Williams Geter.

She is survived by two daughters Evelyn Williams of Austin, and Beverly Williams Savoy (Jonathan) of Houston; one son Roy Williams (Roz) of Breaux Bridge, La; one sister, Lacy B. Kimble of Reno, Nevada; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Gladys Alline Strong Orange Gladys Alline Strong, 99, of Orange passed away at rest in her home on Saturday, July 9, at 11:30 p.m.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 12 at Silver Oaks Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Rawls and the Rev. Mike Eaves officiating. A graveside service followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

She was born June 26, 1912 in Upshur County, Texas to George Washington Hill and Luna Mae Arnold. She married Guy C. Strong at age 16 and soon moved to Orange where she was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all for over 70 years. She was always

cheerful, positive, and ready to help anyone in need. She was a member of Silver Oaks Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Guy C. Strong; son, Billy G. Strong; daughter, Mable G. Mann; sisters, Inez Freeman and Adelle Magouirk; and granddaughter, Brenda Gayle Strong.

She is survived by her son, Sammy L. Strong and wife Loretta; and daughter-in-law, Fran Strong of Orange. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins that will greatly miss her.

Donnie Mann, Gary Mann, Ricky Strong, Randy Strong, Billy Wayne Strong, and Brandon Andrews served as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Oaks Baptist Church, 16460 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77632.

Kenneth Wayne Bebee Gilmer Kenneth Wayne Bebee, 58, of Gilmer, died Saturday, July 9, in Dallas.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with the Rev. Marvin Stovall and the Rev. Don Holston officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Houston on June 19, 1953, Kenneth was the son of Reverend Thomas Bebee and Bobbie (Holston) Bebee. He worked as a mechanic and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. He loved to garden and loved NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Thomas Bebee; and brother, Ray Allen Bebee.

Kenneth is survived by his mother, Bobbie Bebee of Orange; brother, James Timothy Bebee of Orange, brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Sheila Bebee of Many, La.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita and Reverend Marvin Stovall of Cleveland, and Cheryl and Reverend Gary Vaughan of Sachse; brother, Tom Bebee; sister, Sandie Bebee Jostess; and several nieces and nephews who he loved as if they were his own children. He is also survived by his special friend, Ruth Edwards.

Michael Jay Rowe Bridge City Michael Jay Rowe, 63, of Bridge City passed away Thursday, July 7, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A Memorial Service was held on Monday, July 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Rev. Steve Leger, pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial of cremated remains followed at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City.

Telling green from greenwashing Staff Report For The Record There is a flood of building products touting vague and cryptic claims about being green. Referred to as “greenwashing,” these exaggerated assertions create skeptical and reluctant homeowners. So, how do you prove how green it really is?

If you want to know the level of ‘greenness’ of your product options, you can start by examining labels and certifications -- and learning the difference between the two.

Labels are simple systems that only consider a single performance attribute in which a blanket label is applied to all products. For example, Energy Star uses energy as the primary attribute for rating washing machines, but the label is not associated with water use reduction. Looking

at a single product attribute may be helpful, but if you’re looking for a designation that assesses products more holistically, look for a certification.

Certifications assess multiple product attributes.

Homeowners must also remember that sometimes, just by default, products can be called green. This is true of insulation. All insulation products insulate against energyrobbing air leakage to varying degrees. By this function, they can all be called green. But there is more to consider when comparing the “greenness” of an insulation product. Homeowners can verify green insulation claims by getting answers to these questions.

Will the insulation ... * Save considerable energy and related greenhouse gas emissions without the need for extra (and expensive) air-seal-

ing materials, such as caulking and taping? * Create a barrier to air leaks and energy loss? * Resist settling or shrinkage over time that can lead to air leaks? * Make a significant contribution to indoor air quality? * Help create a more durable home that will last longer? * Perform for the life of the building, avoiding the need to add more insulation in the future?

Homeowners should also consider where the insulation was made and how much energy was used to ship it. Spray foam products, like those offered by Icynene, a Canadian company, positively address all of these concerns.

Born in Port Arthur on Sept.

2, 1947, Michael was the son of Oscar William Rowe and Alace Irene (Hoover) Rowe. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church.

Michael had worked for Texaco and later was an Equipment Operator for Orange County Road and Bridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Goodwin; and brother, Timothy Rowe.

Michael is survived by his wife, Martha Rowe of Bridge City; son, Robert Ashworth III of Bridge City; and son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Melissa Ashworth of Bridge City.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Garrett, Lane, Hailey Ashworth and Megan Sullivan; brother, James Rowe of Bridge City; and sister and brother-in-law, Sharron and Richard Belk of Bridge City.

Wayne Gregory Parker Bridge City Wayne Gregory Parker, 88, of Bridge City passed away Friday, July 8, at Baptist Orange Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 10, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with the Rev. Bob Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Bonami, La. on Sept.

20, 1922, Wayne was the son of Gregory John Parker and Mae (Price) Parker. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was machinist for DuPont.

Wayne was also a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Lois Richardson Parker of Bridge City; son, Robert Wayne Parker and wife, Peggy of Bridge City; daughter, Linda Parker Koonce and husband, Curtis of Lufkin; grandchildren, David Dearing and wife, Shannon, Rodney Parker, Robin Kordish and husband, Joe, Amanda Farrar and husband, Chris; and seven great-grandchildren.

Sam Ayre Bridge City Sam Ayre, 48 of Bridge City passed away Monday, July 4, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 8, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with the Rev. Bob Boone officiating.

Burial follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in New Jersey on Aug. 21,

1962, Sam was the son of Thomas Ayre, III and Marilyn (Skellion) Ayre. He worked for Time Warner for 18 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. He enjoyed hunting and coaching softball. Sam was a loving father with a great sense of humor.

Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ayre III, Sam is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kay Ayre; mother, Marilyn Ayre; daughters, Allison Kay Ayre of Nederland, and Samantha “Sam” Ayre of Bridge City; sister, Deb Ayre; brother, Tom Ayre; sister, Cindy Halloran; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Bridge City, 200 West Round Bunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611-2599 in Sam Ayre’s name.

John L. Weakley II Bridge City John L. Weakley II, 84, of Bridge City, deceased Saturday, July 2, at Gulf Healthcare Rehab in Port Arthur.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 6, at Community Church of Orange with the Rev. David Berkheimer from Community Church officiating.

Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Mr. Weakley (J.L.) was born on March 15, 1927 in Orange.

He was the son of John Landers Weakley Sr. and Lucille Hernandez. He was a vice-president and comptroller of Livingston Shipbuilding Company and retired from what later became Texas Dry Dock.

He was preceded in death by his Father who died when J.L. was just a boy and by his Mother who died months after her 100th birthday.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Amaryllis (Amy) Weakley; son, John L. Weakley III; daughters, Linda Gail Gerik and Brenda Joyce Meyer; also his eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were son, John L. Weakley III, and grandsons, Johnathan Weakley, Landers Weakley, Shane Reynolds and son-in-laws Dan Meyer and Steve Gerik.

Jerry “Butch” Douglas DuBose Jr. Bridge City Jerry “Butch” Douglas DuBose Jr., 59, of Bridge City passed away on Friday, July 1.

A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, July 7, at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, Texas. Funeral arrangements were under

the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Born on April 4, 1952 and a native of Beaumont, his parents are Jerry Douglas DuBose Sr. and Dorothy Louise Jacks. He was a life long resident of Bridge City and served his county in the Navy. He worked hard as a businessman, and trucker driver for Tyson. He enjoyed playing golf, playing his guitar and singing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Douglas DuBose Sr.; mother and step father, Dorothy Louise and Eugene Curtis Martin; son, Jerred Douglas DuBose; brothers, John Garland Martin, nephew, Jerry “Wayne” Franklin Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Lynne Johnson of Seminole, Fla.; Jerry Douglas DuBose III of Rogers, Ark., Jessy Darren DuBose of Clearwater, Fla; Jakob Dillon DuBose of Clearwater, Fla.; sisters, Terri Denise (DuBose) Sonnier and husband, Donald E. of Orangefield, Donna Gayle (DuBose) Franklin and husband, Jerry of Bridge City; brother, Gary Douglas DuBose of White Castle, Texas; nephew, Michael DeWayne Franklin of Orangefield; great nephews, Kade Franklin and Kooper Franklin of Lumberton.

Joseph L. “Moosie” Vital Orange Joseph L. “Moosie” Vital, 59, of Orange, died July 1, at his residence.

The Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, July 7 at the El Bethel Baptist Church.

Rites of Christian Burial followed in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

A native and lifelong Orange resident, he was employed by Bomac Construction for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Alma Vital; children, Melody Vital, Joseph Vital, James Howard, Chris Wiley, Denikia Stevenson, and Jacqueline Eaglin; step-children, Amanda and Kenneth Minnefield; sisters, Delores Sanders and JoAnn Richard; brothers, Junious Vital Jr., Warren Vital, and Ray Vital; and a number of grandchildren.

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Cooking with Katherine: Tomato Pie Katherine Aras For The Record

Stark Museum hosts Robert Flynn for Lunch and Look Staff Report

For The Record

The Stark Museum of Art will feature a presentation by Texas author Robert Flynn as a part of the Lunch and Look series 12:10-12:50 p.m. on Friday, July 22 at the Education Center located at 812 Green Ave. across from the Stark Museum of Art. Box lunches will be available for pre-order for those planning to attend.

Flynn will discuss his Texas novel “Tie-Fast Country.”

Elena Ivanova, chief educator of the museum, will relate the image of the cowgirl to W. Herbert Dunton’s painting “Judith’s Spurs Answered Him, and the Bit . . . Brought Him About, Whirling . . .

Bucking as Only . . . a DevilHearted Horse Knows How to Buck,” an illustration for the novel “Judith of Blue Lake Ranch.” The audience will participate in the discussion.

“This program explores the place of women in the history of the American West. The main character of ‘Tie-Fast Country,’ Rista McCloud, faces many challenges as she works on establishing herself in the male-dominated world of West Texas ranchers. Similarly, Judith in W. Herbert Dunton’s painting is determined to prove to the disbelieving cowboys that she could handle a horse, and by extension, could manage the ranch.

In the discussion of these fictitious characters, audience members may wish to share family stories about real women working on ranches in the past or even today,” says Ivanova.

Flynn was born on his father’s farm, four miles from

Robert Flynn, author of “TieFast Country,” will participate in the Stark Museum of Art Lunch and Look series July 22.

Chillicothe, Texas and is an award winning author. His novel “North to Yesterday” received awards from the Texas Institute of Letters and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and was named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Times. His writings have won additional awards from the Western Writers of America, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Literary Festival. He is also the author of a two-part documentary The Cowboy Legacy, shown on network television.

“Tie-Fast Country” is available at the museum store and Dunton’s painting is currently on view in the museum’s exhibition Visions of the West.“We encourage participants to see the painting and read the novel in advance, but we will provide plenty of background for those who are not able to do so beforehand,” added Ivanova. A

This summer seems to be just flying by. Most of all our gardens have just about fizzled out.

At least mine has.

Hopefully you were able to get some tomatoes out of yours, or perhaps you were fortunate enough to be given some. Well, I have a place I go to when my tomatoes do not give me a reason to brag about the garden and it is only about two and a half hours away on a tomato farm. I even managed to put some up in some jars, so homegrown is now an option for the winter. Anyway, you are going to love this old family recipe. It’s not a desert, but more like a cheese pie with tomatoes! The good news is, if you cannot make this pie, you can now call in your order for us to make it for you, as we are kicking off our Casseroles To Go, along with other goodies you can now have made for

W. Herbert Dunton’s painting Judith’s Spurs Answered Him, and the Bit . . . Brought Him About, Whirling . . .

Bucking as Only . . . a DevilHearted Horse Knows How to Buck.

list of discussion questions is also available at the museum store and on the web site.

Flynn’s book signing will take place half an hour before and immediately after the pro-

Fluffy Country Meat Loaf

Country Cookin’

by Von Broussard

I always thought that meat loaf was just meat loaf. Here is a fluffy one, there is probably a flat one also, which at times, I think maybe mine is.

One thing about meat loaf is you can make some cream taters, fresh green beans and have a meal fit for a king.

• 1 pound ground meat • 1/2 pound ground pork • 1 cup dry bread crumbs or use crackers and cut down on the salt • 1 1/4 cup milk • 1 egg, well beaten • 1/4 cup minced onion • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard • 1/4 teaspoon sage • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.

Another thing about meat loaf, you can add or take away from the ingredients as much as you want.

Mix milk and bread crumbs together and add other ingredients and mix well. Place in a shallow loaf pan and bake on 350 degrees for one and a half hours. You can spread top of loaf with catsup or it will

make it’s own gravy. You can top it with a can of stewed tomatoes.

This recipe is from Flo Givson.

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1. Pillsbury Pie Crust. Put 1 crust in pie pan and bake in hot oven at 425 Degrees until lightly browned. (Don’t forget to prick pie dough with a fork before baking).

2. Put on a large pan of water to boil. Dip 4-6 tomatoes into water and allow them to get hot enough to peel the skin from the tomatoes. Takes a

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More information on the program, including the café menu, can be found on the museum’s web site, under education, programs, Lunch and Look. This event has limited seating. For those wishing to attend, lunch orders must be placed and confirmed by 5 p.m., Thursday, July 21. To order a box lunch and reserve a seat, call 409-886-ARTS (2787) and ask for the museum store. A confirmed prepaid lunch order serves as the reservation for this presentation.

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Then layer the sliced tomatoes in the pie shell.

4. Sprinkle over tomatoes: Crushed Basil leaves and Tony Chachere’s Seasoning.

5. Add: ¼ cup chopped green onions and ½ of the can of chopped green chili peppers.

6. Grate: 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese and 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese.

Mix cheeses with mayonnaise until you have the consistency like pie dough. Then press down with your fingers on top of the tomatoes, like a topping for the pie. Sprinkle the rest of the can of green Chili peppers over the top of pie. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Happy eating!

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My husband and I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Officer Braneff of the Vidor Police Department. We had a flat on I-10 last Thursday and she helped my husband fix it. He is a diabetic and could not have done this his self. We are in our 60’s and 70’s.

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Who Am I?

by Pearl Burgess It’s been so long since the day of my birth My goal was to travel this planet Earth, A restless young man, I said good bye I had to find out, “Who am I?” Leaving a loving Mom and a worried Dad I could see their eyes looking so sad, With a restless heart, I traveled everywhere Would I find my answers, did anyone care?

Over hill and plain, I began to feel weary Each day I faced began to look dreary, Searching for answers as time passed by Would I ever find out, “Who am I?” Stumbling around one evening tide I saw a church with doors opened wide, With trembling heart, I dared to go in A different life I yearned to begin, “Come unto me,” I heard God’s plea With broken heart, I fell on my knee, My search was over, my heart did sing “Who am I?” I’m a child of the King!

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Lindsey’s celebrate 24th Anniversary at Starlight Church of God in Christ

Pastor E.B. Lindsey and First Lady Josie Lindsey will be honored July 14 through July17. Three speakers will be on hand for the celebration. At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, the guest speaker is Pastor Robert Collier of Boulden Memorial COGIC, Beaumont. Pastor Gary Cantue of Maxson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Beaumont will speak at 7:30 p.m., Friday. The speaker for the finale, Sunday, is Pastor James C. Collins of Williams Memorial COGIC, Beaumont at 3:30 p.m.

For the past 24 years, the Rev. Lindsey has been the Pastor of Starlight COGIC. He is the Superintendent of the East Coast District of Texas Southeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ. He is a native of Orange. He graduated from Wallace High School and served four years in the Air Force. Afterward he attended Texas State University in Houston and later graduated from Charles Harrison Mason System of Bible College. E.B. believes in the power of prayer and moves in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Under his leadership, Starlight has grown and

is a vital part of the community.

In 1994, under Lindsey’s leadership, the congregation moved into a brand new sanctuary, and in December of 2000 the E. B. Family Life Center was built which consist of classrooms, office, and a Board room with a large fellowship hall. He is the father of five children and fourteen grandchildren.

Josie was saved at an early age and has worked in many areas of the church. First Lady Lindsey is a national evangelist and has served as local Sunday school superintendent for more than 20 years, district and state SS field representative, first vice president to the National Young Women Christian Counsel, and has taught workshops in AIM, the Women’s Convention and in Memphis Convocation. She has appeared on television and the radio.

She is the Director of women’s ministries at her local church, she is actively involved in ministry. Josie has also served with the Texas Southeast First Jurisdiction as coordinator of development and training for the ju-

Pastor E.B. Lindesy and wife, First Lady Josie Lindsey

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Local graduates receive CAD scholarship Staff Report

For The Record

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Cecilia, awarded three $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Two of the recipients came from Deweyville High School and were members of Saint Mary Catholic Church. The third winner graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School and was a member of Saint Maurice Catholic Church.

The Deweyville graduates were Delis Chalambaga and Kaycee Spears. The LCM grad

was Zachary Blanchard.

Delis will attend Lamar University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. He has been active in the church, school, and community. He was an Eagle Scout and an Altar Server.

Kaycee was fourth in her class and will attend Navarro Junior College, majoring in nursing. Also active in her

church, school and community, she was an outstanding softball pitcher. She received UIL accolades and voted MVP in softball.

Zachary was fourth in his class at LCM and will attend the Naval Academy, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He participated in many school activities including football

and choir. He was also very active in his church.

The Catholic Daughters are very proud of these young people and wish them the best in their college careers.

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BC’s Bryant hopes lockout ends this week Joe Kazmar For The Record

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tlanta Falcons’ 10-year veteran place-kicker Matt Bryant was working out at the Body Workz in Bridge City Monday morning hoping he’d be able to join his teammates when training camp opens as scheduled July 23.

However, for the past four months, there hasn’t been any activity for the 32 National Football League franchises because the owners have locked out the players while negotiations take place to work out a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Negotiators for NFL owners and players are reportedly getting close to a settlement on how to divide a projected $9.3 billion in revenue.

Players got about 60 percent under the old agreement, after owners deducted $1 billion for such costs as the NFL Network.

It appears to the average NFL fan that the lockout is a case of billionaire owners squabbling about sharing money with millionaire players.

But Bryant pointed out that just a small percentage of players actually are the millionaires and that most of the players try to make as much money as possible during the short span of their professional football careers.

Pro football contracts are not guaranteed like in major league baseball or most other sports, Bryant pointed out.

“A player can sign a multi-year contract worth several millions of dollars, but if the team’s front office releases the player, he gets nothing from that day on,” Bryant said.

Last month ESPN.com said that Bryant was frustrated that the lockout was lingering so long. The article stated that he should have had a contract long ago, but is still a free agent.

If a new CBA can be worked out this week, training camps would begin on time and missing the first round or more of preseason football games would be avoided. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Bloomberg

The Record sports columnist Joe Kazmar met with Atlanta Falcon place kicker Matt Bryant at Body Works in Bridge City.

Bryant is back in town waiting to hear word on the NFL lockout.

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News last weekend that preseason games are worth about $200 million in revenue each week.

Bryant has been in Bridge City to visit his mother and has been doing his regular exercise routine at the Body Workz in Bridge City, thanks to owner Mark Bland.

“I’m very appreciative for Mark to let me come here to work out,” Bryant said. “I’ve always lifted weights. I was a linebacker at Bridge City High School and probably still have a linebacker’s mentality.”

He told about when he was kicking

off and got knocked cold making a tackle on an NFL kick-returner.

Bryant said he made another good tackle near the enemy sidelines in another game and thought he had suffered another concussion because everything looked lop-sided. He struggled to get to his team’s sidelines, took off his helmet and discovered that his facemask got bent making the tackle and that he was okay.

Although Bryant will be a free agent when the lockout ends, he said he really wants to continue kicking for the Atlanta Falcons. He was

among the best kickers in the NFL in 2010, nailing 28-of-31 field goals and connected on 44 extra points. The Falcons have a high-potent offense and play the most indoors games of any NFL team and really want him back in 2011.

Bryant was one of the top field goal kickers to come out of Baylor University. After earning a B.S. degree at Baylor, Bryant interviewed several potential agents, with one telling him he should give it at least four years to make it to the NFL. He came home and was able to

work for a friend at KC Pawn Shop in Orange.

“I always carried a bag of footballs and my mechanical holder in my trunk so I could practice whenever I wanted,” Matt explained. “I would spend my lunch hour around the corner from work practicing my kicking at West Orange-Stark Junior High.”

Bryant began kicking footballs when he was just a tyke. His dad, Casey, would pick up the trash left by fans at a Bridge City junior varsity game on a Thursday night and Matt would be practicing his field goal kicking with a mechanical holder on the lighted empty field. Matt said his late dad was most influential in his kicking career.

“I negotiated my own contract with the New York Giants in 2002 and then I hired an agent. Unfortunately I didn’t survive the final cut, but then was re-signed two days later, giving my agent perhaps his easiest commission.”

“I was asked to appear on the David Letterman Show to kick field goals on the CBS rooftop in New York. I was kicking footballs at a building across the street and never really got to be with Letterman. I was really surprised two weeks later when I received a check from the Letterman Show,” he said.

“The Giants had a head coaching change two years later and I became part of the house-cleaning and was released.” Bryant recalled.

He signed during the 2004 season with the Miami Dolphins and then began his four-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Head Coach Jon Gruden.

“Gruden was 100 per cent committed to his job and was always very focused on what he was doing,” Matt remembers. “He got fired right after he signed a three-year extension. I believe Gruden will return to coaching after this season when the money from his extension runs out. We are still very good friends.”

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Weekend fishing pressure throttled a very good bite

DICKIE COLBURN For The Record

No one seems to have figured out the trout bite on Sabine for right now, but the sixty-four dollar question is still, “How much longer can the incredible flounder bite last?” You can rest assured that once it tails off; local anglers will once again show more concern over the inconsistent trout action.

It really all depends on where you are catching your flounder. If you are finding them in deeper water there is a very good chance that it will not slow down at all. If, on the other hand, you have been taking advantage of the shallow bite, you had better start checking out a Plan B. The ridiculously easy shallow bite has been taking place anywhere the juvenile shad are piled up and swimming down the shoreline on tide changes. It is a visual bite, but the problem is that as these shad mature they spend less time in this skinny water. The flounder are going to follow the easy meal and that means moving back to deeper water ambush spots.

We were still cashing in on that shallow water bite as late as last Thursday, but the schools of small shad were dwindling in size each day. As expected, the size of the individual shad in the massive schools littering the surface of the main lake has increased significantly.

That fact has not gone unnoticed by the predator fish as we are once again finding a more consistent bite fishing under these traveling buffets.

For the first time this summer we are starting to run across schooling redfish all over the lake and that is due in part to the increased size of the shad. Trout, ladyfish, and gafftops are also riding herd on the free lunch so you basically just have to keep moving until you find the fish you are looking for.

I do not know why any fish would hit a topwater or plastic tail when surrounded by the real thing, but they do. What amazes me even more is that while I could buy into them hitting something that looks completely different, they will eat a little swim bait that mimics a live shad just as quickly as the real thing!

I have just about decided that the 3

in Swim Bait is the saltwater equivalent of the Whacky worm when it comes to catching fish under even the toughest of conditions. Outside of drifting a four-inch plastic tail under a cork, there is no other lure that I feel better about putting in my client’s hands.

The Swim bait is actually more versatile as it can be fished at any depth. If you can cast a reasonable distance and reel it back in again, you are in the hunt with this lure.

There are a bunch of really good ones on the market, but I have done really well of late with the River 2 Sea version. It is a little lighter than Crème’s Spoiler Shad which I also use a lot, but it comes in a broader variety of colors.

The fishing was anything but easy for the Hooter’s-Triangle Tail Chaser’s event hosted out of Ancelet’s Marina last weekend. The format was the same in that you could weigh in 2 reds, 2 flounder and 2 trout, but very few of the 50 teams entered were able to accomplish that feat.

Jake and Jeremiah Jordan did it better than anyone else and took home first place money with a 24 pound total. Eric Ronning somehow escaped the watchful of eye of Keith Daley over at Daley’s Fish n Hunt long enough to team up with James Starrow and win second place with a 22 pound catch.

I talked with Eric after the tournament and he was a little surprised that so many good fishermen struggled. Surprisingly enough, he said that he was most disappointed in their trout bite. It certainly wasn’t due to the numbers as they caught over 20 legal trout on topwaters, but they could not catch a single speck over three pounds. The fact that they spent most of their time fishing more protected water might have been the difference in catching and fishing.

They couldn’t have been too disappointed with their redfish bite.

“I shut down the big engine at the first stop, lowered the troll motor and boated a 27 in red on the first cast,” said Ronning. “We had two solid fish in almost as many casts and left to hunt flounder the rest of the day.”

They caught their two flounder as well, but lost one that easily cost them the win.

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It was only a matter of time as Melvin Dunn and Mike Chargois teamed up to win the lion’s share of the money in

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Kaz: Matt Bryant waitng word on lockout

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Falcons during the 2009 season and had one of his best seasons last year for Head Coach Mike Smith.

At 36 years old Bryant believes he still has between three-to-five good years left in his NFL career.

“I just want a chance to compete,” he pointed out. “I want to be the best and not just out there collecting a paycheck.”

During his spare time Matt enjoys playing golf. “I probably have a six or seven handicap,” he said proudly. He also enjoys boating. “I really fell in love with the water while playing in Tampa,” he pointed out.

“We plan to buy some property at Orange Beach, Alabama and live there after my playing days are over,” he said.

But right now Matt Bryant is anxiously waiting for the NFL lockout to end so he can get back to doing what he loves and does best—kicking field goals in front of 70,000 fans.

KWICKIES...

Yao Ming, who only played in five games for the Houston Rockets the past

two seasons and missed 250 games in the past six seasons with bone injuries to his ankles, has decided to retire from the NBA at the tender age of 30. He averaged 19 points and 9.3 rebounds in his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Hines Ward was arrested Saturday night on a drunken driving charge in Georgia.

The former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and Dancing With the Stars winner is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers’ organization for this distraction.

And not to be outdone, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested a few hours later in Cincinnati on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Pacman has had troubles away from football, including at least six other arrests and a dozen instances that involved police intervention.

Congrats to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team for their upset victory over Brazil Sunday in the Women’s World Cup. After a 2-2 tie in regulation play the Americans beat Brazil 5-3 on penalty kicks to ad-

vance to the semifinals against France today (Wednesday).

The Houston Astros limped into the All-Star break after being swept by the Florida Marlins last weekend and losing nine of their last 10 games and 14 of 16.

The Astros stand at a puny 30-62 and should be the first team in franchise history to hit the century mark in losses.

Lee Trevino was once quoted as saying, “I’m not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they’d come up sliced.”

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As expected, Derek Jeter became the first New York Yankees player to reach the 3,000-hit milestone. Jeter, 37, did it with flair, too, homering deep into the left field bleachers for his 3,000th career hit and also tied a career-best by going 5-for5. He became the 28th major leaguer to attain that plateau and the first since the Houston Astros’ Craig Biggio did it in 2007. Jeter is the 11th player to get all 3,000 hits with one team.

UT Longhorn Blake Gideon named to 2011 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list for the second year Staff Report For The Record

Austin – Texas Longhorns senior safety Blake Gideon has been named to the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list the Jim Thorpe Association announcedMonday.

The Thorpe Award is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive back. Originally established in 1986, the Jim Thorpe Award is named after history’s greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe, who excelled as a running back, passer and kicker and also starred as a defensive back for the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Gideon is a fourth-year player who has

started all 39 games during his career at safety and has seen action on special teams. He is a three-time honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and has posted 194 tackles (118 solo), eight INTs, 16 PBU, one sack, six TFL, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt for his career. He started all 12 games in 2010 when he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors by posting 68 tackles (42 solo), two INTs, four PBU, one sack, three TFL, one forced fumble and one blocked punt. Gideon is also a two-time member of UT’s Athletics Director’s Honor Roll (Spring 2009/Fall 2010).

Gideon joins 37 other student-athletes in vying for the Thorpe Award. The Jim Thorpe Award watch list is chosen by a

screening committee but is not final, as players can be added during the season if they are having outstanding success.

Texas has had two winners of the Thorpe Award in its history in S Michael Huff and CB Aaron Ross, who won back-toback in 2005 and 2006, respectively. UT has also had two finalists; S Earl Thomas in 2009 and CB Quentin Jammer in 2001, and two semifinalists; CB Nathan Vasher in 2003 and CB Rod Babers in 2002.

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Jim Thorpe Award. The award will be announced Dec. 8, 2011, on The Home Depot College Football Awards show on ESPN. The 25th Annual Jim Thorpe Award Banquet will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in Oklahoma City.

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Community Bulletin Board Scrapbooking event to benefit Salvation Army food pantry A scrapbooking event has been scheduled for Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it will be held for at the Salvation Army, located at 1950 Martin Luther King Drive in Orange. The cost is $10 per person. Lunch and Snacks will be provided as well as games and prized. Beginners and pros are welcome. Those interested can pre-register by call Bonnie at 409-883-4232 or they can register at the door. This event is to benefit the Salvation Army food pantry.

Farmers’ Market expands to Wednesdays The Orange County Farmers’ Market has opened for the season and expanded to include Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., in addition to the usual 6:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown.

The following items are now available: Tomatoes, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, a variety of peppers, frozen blueberry juice, a variety of jellies, fig and pear preserves, squash relish, picante sauce, pickled mixed vegetables, pickled beets, green tomato pickles, canned tomato juice, Gulf shrimp, fresh eggs, local honey, baked goods, blueberry bushes, and house plants. Stock up on the jellies and canned items while you can...they make great Christmas gifts.

The market is held in the parking lot in front of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive. For additional information, contact Texas AgriLife at 882-7010.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be December 6, 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, 6 and 7 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.

The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum.

The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-3304847.

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Families Sought to Host HS Exchange Students

American Legion of host pool tournament

Orange County Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Coalition of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering diabetes classes to be held July 18 through July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon in Vidor.

This is a free educational program for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The primary goal is to help participants learn how to manage their blood glucose in the ranges recommended by the American Diabetes Association. It is recommended to attend all five classes to receive the full educational benefit of the course. For location and to pre-register contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 or 409-769-2400 ext 7010.

The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

Last two classes of Stark HS to reunite in July

The classes of 1976 and 1977, the last two years of students who attended Lutcher Stark High School, are planning the 35th Reunion of the Class of ’76, while at the same time merging with the

CHURCH BRIEFS St. Mark Lutheran Church to host VBS

St. Mark Lutheran Church will host their yearly Vacation Bible School at the Fellowship Hall and Church from July 18 thru July 22. Ages from four years thru 12th grade are welcome.

The hours are from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Youth must bring a SACK LUNCH DAILY. The lesson/plan for the week is to learn about David, so come and enjoy a spirited and fun break from the hot weather with St. Marks, “The Little Church with the BIG HEART” located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road. Please call 409988-3003 or 409-735-8727 with any questions.

Scrapbooking event to benefit Salvation Army food pantry A scrapbooking event has been scheduled for Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it will be held for at the Salvation Army, located at 1950 Martin Luther King Drive in Orange. The cost is $10 per person. Lunch and Snacks will be provided as well as games and prized. Beginners and pros are welcome. Those interested can pre-register by call Bonnie at 409+883-4232 or they can register at the door. This event is to benefit the Salvation Army food pantry.

McDonald Memorial Baptist to take Angel Food orders McDonald Memorial Baptist Church of Orange invites the public to place food orders from Angel Food Ministries on Wednesday, July 13. The times are 3 until 6 p.m. in the church

Bridge City HS Class of 1991 to hold 20 year reunion The 1991 graduating class of Bridge City High will hold their 20 year class reunion on the weekend of Aug. 12-13. There will be a private party at Madison’s in Beaumont at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. A family skating party will be held at Spinnin’ Wheels in Orange at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. The reunion will end with a party at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13. Early bird ticket prices are $40 for individuals and $75 for couples by June 15. Please go to their web site at http://BCClass1991.classquest. com for all details. For more information, e-mail Malinda Boudreaux mboudreaux1@gt.rr.com, and Christy Dobranski at crstydski@gmail.com.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support Bayou Outlaw Roller Girls to compete on July 16 group meetings

The Bayou Outlaw Roller Girls presents “Scars and Stripes Forever: United We Skate” on Saturday, July 16. The Bayou Outlaw Roller girls will play against the Cenla Derby Dames at the Spinnin’ Wheels Roller Rink, located at 9896 Hwy 87 in Orange.

Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the bout starts at 4 p.m. Presale tickets are $8, tickets at the door are $10 and kids ages ten and under are free. For Pre-sale tickets, please call 409-313-1779.

The Afterpary will take place at Cotton’s Cay, located at 8379 North Hwy 87 in Orange.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross. This is a BYOB event, no glass containers. Don’t forget your chairs!

For more information, log on to www.bayououtlawrollergirls. com

class of ’77.

Events will begin Friday, July 15, for a mixer of students and spouses, with Saturday and Sunday to be days of continued events.

A golf scramble is planned for Saturday morning, with a disc jockey and food finishing off the evening events. Sunday brunch will be a morning for final closing.

If you know of anyone who attended those class years and is not aware of the reunion, please contact Denise Simoneaux Simmons at 409-735-6374, or Dana Zoch Mortimer at 409-313-7261. Also, teachers who taught during that time are welcome to attend by contacting the above numbers for information, as well.

office. Distribution date is Saturday, July 30 at 1 p.m. A variety of food is available at discount cost. Cash or LoneStar card accepted.

The church location is the corner of South and Broad Streets, near the Lions Den Park. Area residents may contact the church office at 883-3974 for information.

Pastor, wife of Starlight COGIC to 24 years with church The Orange community is invited to celebrate with Pastor E.B. Lindsey and First Lady Josie Lindsey of Starlight Church of God in Christ for their 24th Appreciation Services on Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17.

The guest speaker for Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. is Pastor Robert Collier from Boulden Memorial COGIC of Beaumont.

On Friday, at 7:30 p.m. the guest speaker is Pastor Gary Cantue from Maxson Memorial COGIC of Beaumont. The finale of the celebration is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor James C. Collins of Williams Memorial COGIC of Beaumont.

Starlight is located at 2800 Bob Hall Road.

Bread of Life Feeding Ministry offers hot lunches The Bread of Life Feeding Ministry of Starlight Church of God in Christ Evangelism Team will provide hot lunches every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The meals will be served at the E.B. Lindsey Family Life Center at Starlight, 2800 Bob Hall Road. For more information call 409-886-4366.

SHARE! is looking for HOST PARENTS to host international exchange students for the 2011/2012 fall semester or school year.

The students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal experiences. Host families provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding, and a genuine desire to share the American way of life.

SHARE! families are diverse! Traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, and retired couples are wonderful host families. High school aged boys and girls from over 20 countries will be arriving late August to attend local high schools while living with their host family. Persons interested in hosting or obtaining more information can contact Yvette Coffman at 800-941-3738 or visit www.sharesouthwest. org.

409-738-2070

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MD Anderson experts offer tips for selecting health apps Staff Report For The Record Finding an effective health app can be a challenge because most are not reviewed by medical experts. But, consumers can identify better apps by following advice from health technology experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

“Quality apps are hard to find because many companies are in such a hurry to sell their apps,” says Alexander V. Prokhorov, M.D., Ph.D., director of MD Anderson’s e-Health Technology Program and professor in the Department of

Behavioral Science. “And, they don’t take the time to conduct a study to see if users adopt real, lasting change.”

Prokhorov suggests using these tips when choosing health apps.

Set realistic expectations.

“Think of health apps as tools that complement what you’re doing offline,” says Jermaine McMillan, project director of MD Anderson’s eHealth Technology Program.

Before downloading, consumers should figure out what they need to do to achieve their health goals. Then, figure out how an app can and cannot help.

“Set a specific and achievable goal,” McMillan says.

“Once you choose an app, make sure you understand what it’s intended to do and how you will use it to help reach your goal.”

Avoid apps that promise too much.

Beware of apps promising big results — and fast.

Research shows that most people can’t change a behavior overnight or even in a week.

So, an app that promises quick weight loss or quitting smoking for good by the end of the month probably won’t produce the desired results.

Research the developers.

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“Many questionable health apps are developed by good designers who aren’t experts in behavior change,” Prokhorov says.

He suggests looking in the app store or on the app’s website to see who developed the app. Then, research the developers to find out: • Whether they’ve designed other health apps • How long they’ve been developing health apps • Whether they consulted health professionals • Whether any reputable hospitals or health organizations endorse the app “If the answer to these questions is no, that’s a red flag,” McMillan says.

Opt for familiar techniques.

Beware if an app uses unusual strategies to improve users’ health, such as hypnosis to quit smoking.

“Most effective behavior change strategies are based on years of research,” Prokhorov says. “They’re things you’ve probably heard your doctor

recommend.”

Play it safe by choosing apps that use well-known strategies.

Test apps before committing.

Even the best app can’t work its magic if it isn’t used as recommended. So, consumers should try several health apps before choosing one, and look for apps that are easy and convenient to use.

Users shouldn’t give up if the first few apps don’t do the

trick. Testing different apps is a good way to learn about personal preferences and find an effective app — or offline solution.

“The good news is that more health researchers are starting to help design apps,” Prokhorov says. “And, that means many great health apps should appear in the next year or two.”

Get started with this list of mobile and web apps from government agencies and select health organizations.

Bridge City Little League Softball team move to Sectionals Staff Report For The Record The Bridge City Little League JR’s All Star Softball team (13-14 year olds) won District against HFWS. Now move on to Sectionals which will be held in Kirbyville starting July 13. Our goal is to reach the Little League World Series in Kirkland, Washington.

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Brick home in LCM school district. 4/3/2 on over ½ acre. Kitchen offers new cabinets. Mother-inlaw room is added to the back with living area, bedroom and full bath. Nicely done. MLS 74065 Call Sleepy Smith for full details.(409)882-1674 ell or (409)882-0661 office.

Orangefield schools: This 5/3.5/3cpt is situated on 5 acres of beautiful land. Completely fenced, metal shop with rec room w/bar. House needs finishing work. To be sold as is only. MLS 73932 Call Gale for more details - cell (409)882-8997

Quiet cul-de-sac location for this tree shaded bungalow. Large living room with fireplace with serve thru kitchen. MLS 74191 Call Gordon for all the details or to schedule an appointment. Office (409)882-0661.

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Staff Report For The Record The Bayou Outlaw Roller Girls presents “Scars and Stripes Forever: United We Skate” on Saturday, July 16. The Bayou Outlaw Roller girls will play against the Cenla Derby Dames at the Spinnin’ Wheels Roller Rink, located at 9896 Hwy 87 in Orange.

Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the bout

starts at 4 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $8, tickets at the door are $10 and kids ages ten and under are free. For Pre-sale tickets, please call 409-3131779.

The Afterpary will take place at Cotton’s Cay, located at 8379 North Hwy 87 in Orange.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross. This is a BYOB event, no glass containers. Don’t forget your chairs!

For more information, log on to www.bayououtlawrollergirls.com

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883-4232 10:00 a.m. - Village Creek Canoe Trip at Big Thicket National Preserve Village Creek Hwy 327, Kountze, 409-9516700 10:00 a.m. - Powerful Portraits Fa.m.ily Day at Stark 8:00 a.m. - SETBA - Southeast Museum of Art 712 Green Texas Baseball Academy 11U Avenue, Orange, 409-886and 12U Select Nationals at 2787 Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, 2:00 p.m. - Neighbors & ConBeaumont, 409-951-5400 certs in the Park at Perlstein 4:30 p.m. - Greater Beaumont Park 800 Block of Landis, Cha.m.ber of Commerce Mix Beaumont And Mingle United Commu3:30 p.m. - Bayou outlaw nication, Inc. at United ComRoller Girls vs Cenla Derby munications, Inc 5615 College Dames at Spinnin’ Wheels Street, Beaumont, 409-842Roller Rink, 9896 Hwy 87 3790 Orange. 409-313-1779 for 6:00 p.m. - Infant / Child CPR for pre-sale tickets ($8). $10 at A.m.erican Red Cross 3260 tickets at the the door. BYOB Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Event, no glass containers.

409-832-1644 7:00 p.m. - Don Gay’s 6:00 p.m. - MCM ELEGANCha.m.pionship Bullride at TE’S “TRADEWINDS” July 16 - Saturday Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, PUB Presents Kris Harper Winnie, 877-643-7508 at Tradewinds Tavern at the 6:30 a.m.

- Orange County 7:00 p.m. - Painting Subject: MCM Elegante Hotel 2355 Farmer’s Market.

Parking DATE NIGHT! Wine for Two I10 at Washington, Beaumont, lot of Big Lots on MacArthur at Painting With A Twist 229 409-842-3600 7:30 p.m. - B B & Co Featuring Drive in Orange. 409-882- Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 Britt Godwin & Bubba Moore 7010 7:00 a.m.

A.m.set gARTage 8:00 p.m. - REMEMBER - Classic Country at MacKSale Unsold Items at discount WHEN ORCHESTRA (BIG enzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 at Art Museum of Southeast BAND MUSIC) at MacKenTexas 500 Main Street, Beau- zie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, mont, 409-832-3432 #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 8:00 a.m. - Trinity UMC GaJuly 15 - Friday rage Sale at Trinity United July 17 - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Trinity UMC Ga- Methodist Church 3430 Harrage Sale at Trinity United rison Ave, Beaumont, 4098:00 a.m. - SETBA - Southeast Methodist Church 3430 Har- 892-8121 rison Ave, Beaumont, 409- 8:00 a.m. - Twogether Mar- Texas Baseball Academy 11U riage Workshop - Livingston and 12U Select Nationals at 892-8121 8:00 a.m. - SETBA - Southeast at Central Baptist Church 506 Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Texas Baseball Academy 11U North Houston Ave, Livings- Beaumont, 409-951-5400 10:00 a.m. - Starlight COGand 12U Select Nationals at ton 8:00 a.m.

SETBA Southeast IC, 2800 Bob Hall Road in Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Texas Baseball Academy 11U Orange, to host AnniverBeaumont, 409-951-5400 9:30 a.m. - “Edibles in the Big and 12U Select Nationals at sary celebration for Pastor Thicket” at Big Thicket Na- Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, E.B.Lindesy and First Lady Josie Lindsey. tional Preserve Visitor Center Beaumont, 409-951-5400 8:30 a.m.

Twogether Mar11:00 a.m. - “Science, Nature, US 69 and FM 420, Kountze, riage Workshop - Beaumont at and You” at Big Thicket Na409-951-6700 11:30 a.m. Bread of Life Min- Wesley Student Center La.m.ar tional Preserve Visitor Center istry at Starlight COGIC, University 4590 Cheek Street, US 69 and FM 420, Kountze, 2800 Bob Hall Road, to offer Beaumont, 409-833-2668, ext. 409-951-6700 119 or 122 11:00 a.m. - Bridal Traditions hot lunches. 409-886-4366.

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- Scrapbooking Summer Bridal Show at Beau6:00 p.m. - A.m.set gARTage at the Salvation Army, 1950 mont Civic Center 701 Main Sale at Art Museum of SouthMLK Drive, Orange. 409- Street, Beaumont, 409-838-

Events For The Record July 13 - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - Destination Training Beaumont at Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau 505 Willow Street, Beaumont, 409-880-3749 8:00 a.m. - SETBA - Southeast Texas Baseball Academy 11U and 12U Select Nationals at Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Beaumont, 409-951-5400 9:30 a.m. - Wild Wednesday: Hide-N-Seek at Shangri La Botanical Gardens 2111 West Park Ave, Orange, 409670-9799 SOLD OUT 10:30 a.m. - Weekly Story Time at Theodore Johns Branch Library 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, 409-842-5223 10:30 a.m. - Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-892-4988 10:30 a.m. - Pre-School Story Time ages 3 - 5 yrs at R. C. Miller Memorial Library 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409866-9487 3:00 p.m. McDonald Memorial Baptist, corner of South and Broad Streets in Orange, to take Angel Food orders.

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4:00 p.m. - Orange County Farmer’s Market. Parking lot of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive in Orange. 409-8827010 6:00 p.m. - Choice Cut Ribeye Steak Special at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 9b , Beaumont, 409-866-2288

July 14 - Thursday

8:00 a.m. - Trinity UMC Garage Sale at Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrison Ave, Beaumont, 409892-8121

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7:00 p.m. - Don Gay’s Cha.m.pionship Bullride at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:30 p.m. - Disk Jockey or Live Band at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 8:00 p.m. - “Comedy for a Cause” Comedy Night at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808 8:00 p.m. - Racing: Jr. Mini, HS, SS, LM, MOD, ASCS at Golden Triangle Raceway Park 16583 Highway 90, Beaumont, 409-752-7200

OFD runs technical rescue at Solvay Solexis Staff Report

For The Record

The City of Orange Fire Department participated in a technical rescue drill the morning of Thursday, July 7 at the Solvay Solexis facility located on FM1006.

The drill scenario involved a lightning strike that affected the main process structure and one person was unconscious on the fifth floor level.

The life size fire department rescue mannequin was utilized as the simulated victim.

The fire department rescue team arrived at the drill and coordinated the response with the Solvay Solexis safety department.

The response included an assessment of the atmosphere near the victim, packaging the victim in a rescue basket and lowering the victim to the ground. The employees at the Solvay Solexis facility assisted the fire department rescue team to achieve a safe, quick

and efficient response to this simulated scenario.

The employees at Solvay Solexis emphasized that their number one priority to the community was being a good

neighbor. They demonstrated their commitment to the safety and well-being of their employees and to the contractors that work at and near the facility. Although this drill did not

simulate any fume or vapor release, the employees of Solvay Solexis and the Orange Fire Department were prepared to quickly mitigate this hazard if it was simulated.

3435 6:30 p.m. - Trinity UMC Popsicles on the Playground at Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrision @ 19th, Beaumont, 409-892-8121

July 18 - Monday

tor Country - Beaumont Public Library at Beaumont Public LIbrary 801 Pearl , Beaumont, 409-838-6606 6:00 p.m. - Texas Tuesdays with Live Music, Prime Rib and Texas Beer at Sanderson’s Restaurant and Bar 2095 Highway 69 , Nederland 7:00 p.m. - Painting Subject: 27 Dresses Theme Night! at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 7:30 p.m. - Ed Dix Jazz Quartet & Friends at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288

10:00 a.m. - Free diabetes classes host by Orange County AgriLife Extension Office. For location and to preregister, call 409-8827010 or 409-769-7010.

10:00 a.m. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 945 W. Rounchbunch in Bridge City, to host VBS. Bring a sack lunch!

409-7358727 or 409-988July 20 - Wednesday 3003.

12:00 p.m. - Beaumont 55+ Luncheon at Olga Wiess Au- 8:00 a.m. - SETBA - Southeast ditorium 3555 Stagg Drive, Texas Baseball Academy 11U and 12U Select Nationals at Beaumont, 409-212-6030 Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Beaumont, 409-951-5400 July 19 - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - Wild Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St. Mark Luther- Sensing Nature at Shangri an Church, 945 W. Rounch- La Botanical Gardens 2111 bunch in Bridge City, to host West Park Ave, Orange, 409VBS. Bring a sack lunch! 670-9799 SOLD OUT 409-7358727 or 409-988- 10:00 a.m. St. Mark Luther3003. an Church, 945 W. Rounch2:00 p.m. - Dig Up A Good bunch in Bridge City, to host Book Weekly Progra.m. - Ga- VBS. 409-735-8727.

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Orange County Salvation Army welcomes new captain, still in desperate need for donations Nicole Gibbs

For The Record

Editor’s Note: The article featured in last week’s issue, originally printed in November 2010, was accidently printed instead of the new story on the new Captains, Michael and Laura Cox. Please accept our apologies for this mistake.

The month of June brought a pretty significant change for the Orange County Salvation Army. Major John Queener, who has been with the Salvation Army for over 51 years, and his wife, Linda were transferred to a Salvation Army in Fort Worth. Captains Michael and Laura Cox came to Orange from that same Salvation Army in Fort Worth.

Michael and Laura, who have been married for 17 years and have three sons (15, 12, and 10 years of age), have been officers with the Salvation Army for the last four to five years.

“As officers, we are first off ministers for the Salvation Army and then we provide services or programs,” Cox said. “We are administrators as well. We have several employees that are responsible for social services, finances, the family store, our after school Boys and Girls club. We oversee all of the programs, but they oversee the programs they are responsible for in effect in Orange County.”

Given that Fort Worth is much bigger than Orange, Michael and Laura are very excited to be part of the community.

“I grew up in a big city, so every time I end up in a smaller city I get excited about it,” Cox said. “It’s a little slower, a little calmer.

My wife is from a small city, so she misses the big city [from time to time]. Orange has it’s blessings. People here are a lot nicer.

Southern hospitality has really shown through.”

They do face a pretty significant challenge: the financial situation of the Orange County Salvation Army.

In November 2010, The Record Newspapers spoke with Major Queener about the financial situation at the Orange County facility. He said “”Our donations over the past twelve months have really dropped off. We really think it’s because of the economy.

We are in desperate need for just about any kind of assistance people can afford to give.”

It cost between $500,000 and $600,000 per year to operate the

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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703 or 409-779-4702

Echo Church 1717 FM 3247, Orange 409-735-8580 Pastor George A. Cruse Jr. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Harvest Chapel

Salvation Army facility in Orange. They do receive a grant from the U.S. government, which is less than $10,000, to help with general operations. The United Way and the food bank in Beaumont lend a helping hand to help feed the families that come in.

The Orange facility is not a licensed shelter, so the assistance they offer comes in the form of food, utility payments, rent assistance, etc.

This facility is currently running at a deficit and is having an extremely hard time helping those in the community that so desperately need it. Prior to his transfer, Major Queener said that new requests have jumped from 50 percent to 60 percent in the last few months and that number is expected to rise dramatically due to the intense heat wave across Southeast Texas.

Major Queener was hesistant to leave such a burden on Michael and Laura, but when the Salvation Army needs you to move, what other option do you have?

Even though the deficit can be a strenuous burden to bear, the Cox’s are fully prepared to do what they need to do to help the community.

“We walked into a financial situation where we’re not as financially stable as we need to be,” Cox said. “My first day here, I started a campaign for the month of July with the Orange County Car Crew.”

If anyone drives by the Salvation Army, they can see a few vehicles parked there. The Orange County Car Crew (David Self Ford, Cecil Atkission Toyota, Granger Chevrolet and Cecil Atkission Chrysler Jeep Dodge) have answered the call for assistance by starting the “Orange County Car Crew Challenge.”

This group of automobile dealerships are pledging to donate $25 per vehicle for everyone sold in the month of July. Although generous, the dealer principals felt more could be done for this charity so they are challenging local businesses to match the amount that this dealer group has agreed to pledge. The Orange County Car Crew expects to sell enough vehicles to donate $5,000 to the Salvation Army at the end of this drive but would like to at least double that with local business’ joining in with a match pledge.

This drive will run through the end of July and the check will be given to the Salvation Army shortly thereafter to help meet the high demand.

For more information on this campaign, please visit the Orange County Car Crew website, www.orangecountycarcrew. com. Pledges can be made on their website as well. All donations are tax deductible.

While the Orange County Car Crew has a goal of $5,000, Cox said his ultimate goal is $10,000 for the month of July.

The Salvation Army helps any who need it year around, not just during the holiday season. With the way the economy has been, many who didn’t need assistance last year find themselves walking in the doors of the Salvation Army.

“We’re going through a slump right now, as far as being able to help people,” Cox said. “The last thing we want to do is tell people ‘I’m sorry, we can’t help you.’”

However, there are times where Cox and the staff at the Salvation Army has had to turn people away.

“We are still serving the people in the community,” Cox said.

The Orange facility helps, on average, ten families per day, but has seen as many as 25 families a day for food. Their pantry is currently partially stocked and they give a little bit of whatever they many have on hand. Food donations are always welcome, but monetary donations are needed as well.

They also offer a summer day camp as well as an after school program during the school year.

“Right now we are offering the summer day camp program where they come in and spend the day with us. That way their parents don’t have to worry about them during the day while they’re at work. They go on two field trips a week (movies, museums, swimming pool).”

There is still plenty of room if parents are interested in signing their kids up for summer day camp.

“We’ll take them all the way up until school starts. There are plenty of openings left.”

There is a charge. Those interested need to contact the Salvation Army. Ages four years to 13 years of age can join.

Church services are Sundays: 9:45 Sunday School Class, 11 a.m. Worship Service and they offer a Wednesday night Bible study.

Those wishing to donate are encouraged to do so and can contact the Orange County Salvation Army at 409-883-4232.

Church Directory

First Baptist Church of Bridge City

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

St. Paul United Methodist Church

200 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”

608 Dogwood St., Orange (2 streets behind Horseman Store) 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday morning services 10 a.m., Sunday night 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Pastor Brad Morgan E-mail office@stpaulfamily.org Sunday Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship Experience - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth on Sunday Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Sunday Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus and Me) Club

Cowboy Church of Orange County

First Christian Church of Orangefield

West Orange Christian Church

First United Methodist Church

4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday: Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, please call 735-4234

673 FM 1078 Orange, Texas 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday “Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Men’s group: 7:00 p.m. Mondays, Ladies’ group: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

900 Lansing Street, West Orange 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:40 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you”

1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sunday Morning 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 5 p.m.

Captains Michael and Laura Cox were transferred from Fort Worth, Texas to the Orange County Salvation Army in June. While the financial situation at the Salvation Army is slightly grim, they have been warmly welcomed and are excited to be able to help out the community.

RECORD PHOTO: Nicole Gibbs.

First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sunday: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship Service- 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth and Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com Website: www.fbcof.com

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PETS & LIVESTOCK Chihuahua & rat terrier mix, FREE LAB PUPPIES, to good house trained, all shots up to FOUND, MALE CAT, in BC off homes, (409) 313-1556. date, can’t keep due to living John St., black & white, nutered, arrangements, very lovable, please call (409) 735-3590.

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• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

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APARTMENTS MAGNOLIA TRACE APARTMENTS, Bridge City, GREAT special upstairs 2/1 w/ laundry room in Apt., $599 monthly + $500 dep., very nice and updated, (409) 886-1737, leave message. (8/3)

VERY NICE & REDECORATED, approx. 1,400 sq. ft., ready to go for 7 chair beauty salon, shampoo bowls, nail techs, lunch room, laundry room, 3 energy efficient AC/H units, lots of storage, concrete parking, yard maint. included. Also could be used as any type retail or office space, $900 monthly, (409) 7356277 or 626-1968. (ss)

BRIDGE CITY 2/1 w/ CP, W/D hookups, very quiet and nice, available NOW, water paid, HOME RENTALS $625 monthly + $525 dep., call 735-3369 and leave detailed 1/1 IN MAURICEVILLE, Log message. (8/3) Cabin, in the woods, $550 monthly, Call for an appointNOW LEASING! 1& 2 bdrm. ment to see @ (409) 735-2030.

Apts. at the Village and (M&R) Southern Oaks Apartments, great safe locations in the heart MCLEWIS AREA. 2 bedroom, of wonderful Bridge City. We 1 bath with central A/C. Located pay water / sewer and trash. in Orangefield ISD. One month’s Starting at $450 to $725! Now rent, rental contract, deposit and offering ALL BILLS PAID units references required. Call 745also, come by and check us out, 988-9539.

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HOME RENTAL IN ORANGE, COMMERCIAL 301 11th. st., move in “as-is”, $650 monthly + $250 dep., FORMER LAWYER’S OFFICE, (409) 221-8758. just off Texas Ave., $1,200 monthly, Call for an appoint- NICE 3/2, Newly Remodeled, ment to see @ (409) 735-2030. backs up to High School, (409) (M&R) 735-2030. (M&R)

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SPACES For Rent 2 SPACES AVAILABLE, 1 30 AMP service 1 50 AMP service

2 BDRM. M.H’s For Rent BEAUTIFUL 2/2, new carpet & hard surface, mini blinds, A/C, stove & refrig., dish washer, covered patio.

MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn)

3/1 & 2/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 & $400 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (7/20) HOME SALES OWNER FINANCE. 2211 Travis. 3/1/1. $36,900. $3000 down, $364 a month. Call 409504-5945.

2 FIXER - UPPERS: 3614 Kenwood, Orange, 3/1/1; 3900 A.W. Liprie, Orange, 2/1.5/2.

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‘94 3/4 TON SUBURBAN. New brakes. Will take reasonable ‘'85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB, offer. 409-886-3406 or 409-313A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, 2604. good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for ‘02 Ford Ranger XLT- Red, 2d extended cab. 94,305 miles. 3.0 Ruth @ (409) 735-7353.

Liter--engine, all power windows and locks, tow hitch, AM/FM Radio &CD player, automatic transmission, AC/ Heater works great! Looks and runs just like new! Very clean! $5,000. Call 886-7513.

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THURS., 505 MEADOWLAWN, BC, 8 till noon. Candles, Christmas items, small bird cage,

on back porch inside air conditioned. Rooster decor, table 4 chairs, sewing machines, toys, dishes, to much to list.

3/1 IN HARTBURG, DEWEYVILLE ISD, on 1 acre, metal roof, needs repair but livable, never flooded, sold “as-is”, $47,500, (409) 738-3613.

LAND & LOTS 23 ACRES, livestock & mobiles OK, LCMISD, MMUD water & sewer available, wooded and quiet, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

MAURICEVILLE, two lots in Greenwood Acres, restricted to SAT., 1524 MUSTANG, W.O., 8 till 2. Lots of everything. site built homes, MMUD water & sewer available, seller will SAT. BENEFIT SALE, 315 QUINCY, BC, For John Bloom’s family (cancer patient), 7 till finance. WOODRIDGE LAND, noon. Under Car Port, rain or shine.

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HOME SALES ‘07 REDMAN MANUF. HOME, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 15’ x 54’, 2/1, roll in shower, custom built handicap accessible, skirting, 2 porches w/ ramps, Must Sell Soon, asking $25,000 OBO, mother passed away, we are settling her estate, (409) 351-9260.

LCMCISD, Approx. 7.5 ac, 5 ac SMALL HOUSE ON A LARGE cleared. 2.5 ac with pine, unreLOT. Call 886-5545 or 779- stricted. Located on Dunromin 1123.

Rd off S. Teal. 2.5 m north of LCM High School. $10,500 per 4/2 W/CP ON 3 ACRES, ac. 409-553-1521 OFISD, fireplace, 2 living areas, Lg. kitchen w/ island in middle, 4 LOTS IN N. ORANGE, N storage build., slab out back for 87, CR 3127, Sunset acres, Trailer pads 2 (24” x 75”), 6x8 Front Stoop, water and sewer, THE RECORD Deweyville ISD. $13,500. 409NEWS 886-3233.

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FRI. & SAT., 420 PARKER, BC, behind CVS Phar. (street not marked), 8 till ? Knickknacks, baby items, clothes, lots of misc.

SAT., 8578 BESSIE HTS. RD., OF, No Pre-Sales, 8 till ? Furniture, refrig., TVs, aquarium, home decor, Much More!

SAT., 4348 FM 408, BC/OF, by Crater Rd., 8 till noon. Lots of women’s - Jr.’s and children’s clothes, household items, tools, manly stuff.

SAT., 221 RIDGEWOOD, BC, Huge Multi Family Sale, 7 till 4. Baby items, Lots More!

YARD SALE SAT., 3750 HEMLOCK. Rocking chairs, tools, glassware, comforter set, dishes, table, misc.

SAT., 883 CHEROKEE TRAILS, ORG., Little Cypress Area, 8 till 2, No Early Birds. 2 Dressers, refrig., washer, dryer, glass top dining set, lots of kitchen ware, clothes, jewelry, linens, wall decor, 2 wheel chairs, other handicap items, More.

2 SEATER W/ NEW MOTOR and body, in excellent cond., SAT., 1010 REBECCA LANE, BC, 7 till 2. Large collection of angels, angel pictures, Wind1/2 ACRE IN OFISD, 6370 $400, (409) 221-5119. berg prints, collection of Tea Pots, bedding, kitchen ware, outside yard decor, couches, McGill Rd., unrestricted, all utililamps, tables, chest of drawers with matching dresser and mirror, new Roper boots, Lots MOTORCYCLES ETC. ties, asking $9,800, (254) 527‘06 HARLEY DAVIDSON More! Cash Only! $100 bill accepted with large purchase.

3805. (6/29) Sportster, 883XL, black, $5,300.

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