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Vol. 51 No. 6 Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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OISD water and sewer drains budget Penny Leleux For The Record Orangefield School Board member Wanda Woods raised some concerns with amounts the school district was being charged for water and sewer.

The school connected to the new sewer system in February and received their first partial bill in March. April’s bill for water and sewer was $6619.16.

Last year’s bill for just water was $1,052.26.

An ‘equivalent rate structure’ being used is what’s causing the concern. It uses a mathematical equation to convert the estimated gallons of usage into the ‘equivalent’ number of households it represents.

“It was confusing, definitely,” said Susan Gunstream, president of the Orangefield Independent School District.

“We had a very lengthy meeting with [the school and board members] and we gave them our reasoning behind what we’ve done and all,” said Jon Mott of Orangefield Water Supply Corp.

Ess, Strutters Golf Tourney May 21 David Ess and the Bridge City Strutters will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 21, at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur. The tournament will have a shotgun start beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Sign-in will be at 7:30 a.m.) and will be an 18 hole, four person scramble with prizes awarded. Entry fee is $200 per team, which includes the green fee, cart, food, drink and prizes.

Hole sponsorships are also available for $100, which includes a sign at the golf course and an ad in the Strutters Spring Review Program. The deadline for hole sponsorship is Tuesday, April 26 or tournament entry deadline is Tuesday, May 10. For more information contact any Strutter, or call 735-8521 or 474-1395.

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The meeting was attended

by Harold Hunter, sr. development management specialist for Community Resource Group (The man who devel-

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oped the rate); members of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality; Gunstream and Donna Ford represented the school board; Su-

perintendent Phillip Welch and Brian Ousley represented the school; Mott and Ronnie Hutchison represented OWS. “I think Jon did a good job of

getting the right people to that meeting,” said Gunstream.

Though it was very difficult to understand the rate structure developed for the school,

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Gunstream and Welch feel those in attendance at the meeting now understand the reasoning behind the rate and accept it.

From earlier talks when the sewer system was still in the planning stages, the school thought the cost of sewer was going to be double the water bill. “Unfortunately, I think, talking with Jon [Mott] that those were maybe hopes and wishes. It just wasn’t going to work that way when it came to the projects. All the bids were more than anticipated.

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County Clerk to educate Texas officials Greg Hayes For The Record

woman who gave her life and the answers to most of those mysterious unanswerable questions have been solved.

2011 will also forever be remembered as the year Rebecca’s family grew exponentially for along with the answer to “Who do I look like?”, came six look alike siblings for verification.

“It happened very quickly, she said. “In the past, I had tried to find out things. I went through International Locators. I had very little luck with them. Then I tried a one month free trial with Ancestory.com.”

Her daughter, Marcie Messer, who is just as excited about the story and its outcome as her mother, brings out a file

County Clerk Karen Jo Vance, who has held the office since 1995, knows the ins and outs and daily running of the office like the back of her hand.

And, this past month, Commissioners and County Judges across the state VANCE also got to hear about that expertise.

In April, Vance spoke at the 82nd annual West Texas County Judges and County Commissioners Conference in Lubbock.

“I was invited to come and speak by the County and District Clerks Association of Texas President Joyce Hudman and Ashley Matthews from the V.G. Young Institute of Texas A&M,” Vance said. “I mostly spoke just on what a county clerk does from eight to five everyday and the responsibilities and duties of the office.

“I kind of winged it really.”

Afterward, Vance said that several of those in attendance thanked her for coming to speak to them.

“They said that they were so

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And then there were seven

Darla Daigle For The Record

A teen-aged girl sits alone, crying, faced with an adult decision. Keep the baby raising it alone, or give it up for adoption. The year is 1948.

Option and opinions are much different then than those teens face in 2011. The stigma was harsher, resources fewer, a different society for an unwed pregnant girl. So it was for the birth mother of one Bridge City woman, Rebecca Messer.

Adopted directly after her birth by a couple from Groves, Rebecca knew next to nothing about her birth mother, except that the decision she made was difficult, and the right one.

Rebecca Messer was raised with one older sibling, a sister, also adopted. Her sister, however had been eight years old when she became a part of their family, not adopted at birth.

“She had siblings that she knew and that she kept up with,” Rebecca says. Messer had a happy childhood, spoiling grandparents and a loving mother and father, but she did ponder on the same questions most adopted children do.

Why didn’t they keep me? Who do I look like? Do I have other brothers and sisters? As time passed Rebecca did a little searching. With encouragement from her sister and the support of her children, she would venture into trying to find more records. The complete story of her birth mother was locked in government red

Front row: Rebecca Messer, Valinda and Salinda Lee. Row two: Marlon Messer (son), Cereta, and Steve. Back Row: Stan and Scott.

tape as many adoptions of the day.

“I knew her name and age.

I thought I knew the state she lived in but that turned

out to be incorrect,” Messer explains.

She knows this now because in the passed five months Messer’s knowledge of the

Local man waits patiently for honey Greg Hayes For The Record Brad Byerly turns his John Deere cap around backwards and puts on his beekeeper helmet and veil. Armed with his smoker and prying tool, he goes out to check the progress of his hives.

As he begins smoking a hive with lit straw in the smoker can, the bees go into a feeding response, as it is a natural instinct in a bee to load up on as much honey as it can carry in case of fire destroying the hive.

“That keeps them busy so they don’t sting you,” Byerly said. “They are not as likely to be defensive.”

Byerly, who has been in the beekeeping business since 1976, said that it is a process that requires patience.

“Your biggest challenge is just keeping the bees alive,” he said.

Once the bees are completely through producing the honey and honeycomb, they will put a wax capping across it.

Byerly then takes the honeycomb and puts it into an extractor that removes the wax and then spins the honey out.

“Following that, you strain the honey and then pump it into a tank to let it HONEY PLEASE PAGE 2A

Byerly holds up a flat of honeycomb.

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erything it could to make this as affordable as possible for the public and it all boils down to we had a commitment, we got a loan and then we moved forward with it,” said Mott. “It was a learning curve for everyone involved.”

“They explained to us, pretty much in detail of the phases,” said Gunstream. “I think there were three phases that they were putting it in and the projected cost of each phase basically overran their projected cost.

“Mr. Hunter explained in detail how he was able to get some grants. He was very surprised that he was able to get them, basically, the maximum amount.

“They really exhausted every possible avenue they could as far as grants went. [Hunter] had to go to Washington to fight to get [the water board] a lower interest rate. He gave the impression to me that ‘we realize the position we’re in, but at this point, you can’t back out.’ I think that helped us understand,” said Gunstream.

Welch said the TECQ was basically telling them the school’s system might not pass future requirements highly suggesting they should join OWS. “When they start slapping those fines on you, they can be pretty hefty,” said Welch.

Woods and others that have concerns were not in attendance at the meeting to hear firsthand the explanation of the rate and the papers she received were very unclear to her.

Welch said, “We are by no means an expert in that area, and I guess we may have done somewhat of a poor job, not being able to relay the information to them that we received.

“I just don’t want it to sound like the school board is slamming the water board, or we’re all mad at the water board, because we were somewhat taken by surprise by [the water/sewer bill]. I think they explained it where we understood it. Unfortunately when it’s coupled by the whole financial uncertainty from the state it’s like, how many things can we get hit with at one time?”

“I feel better every day that it’s one less headache,” said Welch. Before, if something went wrong with the sewer or water it was the schools responsibility because it was their sewage treatment plant and water wells. “I’m not going to get a call from Brian Ousley saying ‘Hey, the sewer plant, this went out and it’s going to cost this much to fix it’ or ‘We just got this report back and we can’t consume the water.’”

He related an incident where they had to buy a large amount of bottled water because test results showed the school water could not be consumed.

The school had an employee whose job it was to maintain the sewer plant. Since they were switching over to the OWS, when the employee retired they planned to fill the position with someone that knows air conditioning. Unfortunately that money will now go to pay for the water deficit.

The school will maintain the three water wells it currently has to be used for watering the football and baseball fields, wash buses and other things that requires large amounts of water.

For residential customers the combined water and sewer rate will be double the water rate plus $5 according to the rate plan on the water board’s Web site. That was confirmed by checking the first bill of a residential customer that lives across the street from the school and is already on the sewer system.

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bee, according to a study by the University of Florida. Nosema fungus forms in yellow stripes on the outside of the hive, sometimes inside, and can lead to disjointed wings which keep the worker bees from flying.

“You can treat them for the disease, but you can’t do anything about the pollution in the air,” he said.

During a productive period of spring and summer, Byerly said that bees generally live about six weeks, while they can live for as long as six months in the autumn and winter.

“Each hive has their own queen and she will lay about 1500 eggs a day,” he said. “As she is the only one laying eggs, if anything detrimental happens to the queen the hive will cease to exist.”

Byerly sells honey in bulk at the farmer’s market in Orange.

“I used to work in the oil field, but I haven’t done that in a long time,” he said. “There isn’t much equipment involved in beekeeping and it’s not that hard. Basically, you just have to sit back and wait.”

settle,” he said. “Then, you wait for two or three days so that any remaining wax and pollen can float to the top so you can skim it off.”

Following the skimming, the honey is stored in barrels until it can be put into jars for sale.

“The best honey comes from the bees getting pollen from clover,” Byerly said. “Clover doesn’t last long here though, so the main source for bees in our area is the tallow tree,” he said. “And, we have plenty of those.”

Byerly said that he has about 80 hives currently, but that is far less than what he had before 2005.

“Before Hurricane Katrina, we had 550 hives in operation,” he said. “We lost a lot of them because of the mosquito population being so bad following the hurricane. FEMA sprayed the area with military planes to kill off the mosquitos.

“They killed off a lot of the bees as well.”

This past year, Byerly said that they extracted 12 barrels of honey, but that is simply a drop in the bucket to what they used to produce.

“We used to get anywhere between 150 to 200 barrels a year,” he said. “The number of bees being down, plus the pollution in the air, makes it harder now than it was before.”

Byerly said that most of the honey is collected from May to July, which is a hot time of the year most years.

“With it being hot, when you get a rain it brings down whatever is in the atmosphere,” he said. “The pollution weakens the bees and makes them more susceptible to disease.”

Byerly said that varroa mites and nosema fungus are the biggest nuisances to a beekeeper’s population.

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folder with clippings, birth records and various documents of her mother’s search for answers.

“I had a great childhood,” she said. “Grandparents that spoiled me, and parents that loved me, I really wasn’t on this vigorous hunt like some people are, but I did want to know.”

“The only information I had I entered. My birth mother’s name and age.”

During that one month free subscription another one month subscriber, a young woman named Casey, living in North Carolina, contacted Rebecca telling her that this was her grandmother’s name.

“What are the chances that they would sign up for the free trial at the same time?” Marcie asks.

This was the beginning of a flourish of e-mails and information exchange, culminating in Messer sending pictures as well faxing her birth certificate and adoption certificate to the family contact. Those few days of revelation wrought excitement as well as trepidation.

As life would have it, six more children had been born to Rebecca’s birth mother, Maxine Hinson. Though she passed away about six years ago, all of her children are still in the Charlotte, N.C. area, and have a tradition of meeting together at a local restaurant every few months to keep

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their close-knit family connected. February happened to be their scheduled date for this event, it also happened to be on the day the fax of birth information and photo of an unknown Rebecca Messer floated across the digital atmosphere into the hands of Casey’s mother, the third born, Valinda.

At the tables that evening were six siblings and their spouses.

None knew their mother had given up a baby for adoption before any of them were even on the playing field.

“I just left it there, though it would have been interesting to be a fly on the wall,” she said. “I wasn’t wanting to push anyone.

I just figured that if or when they were comfortable they would contact me, and they did, one by one.”

It seems that after the initial shock as well hurt they probably felt, the photo Rebecca sent them gazed back at them with their mother’s eyes. The same eyes with which Messer had spent 63 years looking at herself in the mirror and wondering who she looked like, convinced one brother without any other proof needed.

These new siblings were close to each other and it didn’t take them long to each decide to embrace Rebecca as one of their own.

In the photos they sent her, Messer saw herself. She also recognized faces similar to her own children.

“I had never looked like anyone, except my kids, but here were these people in whom I saw familiar faces,” she explained.

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way up.

After her full-time hire under former County Clerk Sallie Frazier, Vance was the one to implement records onto computer files in 1985.

Since her first running for election in 1994, Vance has seen new things implemented in the office, such as digital imaging in 2004.

“Before, everything was set up on microfilm,” she said. “When I started I never would have even imagined things like digital imaging. It has changed the way things are looked up in the office, making it much easier.”

Vance sees the opportunity to share her gained knowledge of the office over the years as a great asset, and it is only a stepping stone toward what she can additionally do in the coming years.

“I’ve [ran] five times, three opposed and two unopposed,” she said. “And, I’ll run again. I have no plans to retire. There is always something new for me to look forward to.”

wide web. It isn’t the end though but a beginning.

The siblings each contacted her and then collectively decided to come for a visit. Instead of looking for brightly colored eggs on Easter, Rebecca found herself surrounded by bright smiles searching out who was who, how they all looked alike, who they were married to, who were their children, how much her son Marlon looked like one of the sisters. All six opened their arms and hugged her, the youngest making sure he was first.

“I think it was best it happened now, like this,” Rebecca said.

“I had a great life with a loving family. She (Maxine) did what was best for everyone. My mother couldn’t have children of her own. My grandparents spoiled me. One of my brothers said he couldn’t help but feel sorry for me because I wasn’t raised with all of them,” Rebecca smiled, “I told him, don’t be I would have been the chief babysitter as the oldest girl,” she laughs knowing she is right. Marcie adds, “One of them posted one of the Easter pictures on their Facebook page and it simply read, ‘Then there were seven!’ ” Not all adoption stories can have happy endings. Though Messer and her new found family do not know who Messer’s biological father was, she isn’t concerned about it.

“It is enough for me to have found them,” she said..

She is of course referring to Sandra Lee, Valinda, Stan, Steve, Cereta, and Scott, their spouses, their children. They are her happy ending. She adds her husband Mark and their three children, Marcie, Jeremy and Marlon to their families and so a new era starts for all of them.

Gone is the frightened young North Carolina girl making adult decisions. Gone is the young, heartbroken, childless couple from Groves. Still here are those they helped grow and nurture, now a unified family, a reminder that life continues, grows and often has unexpected miracles for those blessed enough to find one another.

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“They could tell that I enjoyed speaking to them. I had a blast.”

Vance said that from that speaking engagement, she has already been approached by Upton County Judge Bill Eyler, in Rankin, to come and speak to his Commissioners Court on the subject of elections and the duties of election administrators sometime later this year.

“I feel that this is a door that the Lord has opened for me,” she said.

“My staff can keep the office running while I’m away.

“And, I can talk until the cows come home.”

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From the Creaux’s Nest PROBLEMS CAN BE WORSE Rainstorms were all around last week but none reached us. I didn’t get a drop. A chance of rain is forecasted later this week. There’s a 70 percent chance we won’t get any. *****Oil by the barrel has dropped by $9, yet it’s not reflected at the pump. Seven in ten Americans say the high cost of fuel is causing financial hardship. I believe gas prices have peaked. I predicted gas prices would drop and I still believe that. However, oil companies are acting way too slow after oil drops to come down on gasoline. Profits keep rising and the congress is not willing to put their feet to the fire. *****All the world problems mean nothing to those poor folks who are getting flooded out of their homes or the folks trying to recover from all the damage done by tornados and 239 deaths in Alabama. The loss in Louisiana from the Mississippi River will be far more devastating to farm lands and the Atchafalaya River Basin than you can imagine. Even the crawfish industry will be destroyed. We really don’t have a right to complain.

Many of those people will never see their homes again.

The land they were raised on and farmed will be years recovering. We should all count our blessings. Our problems, no rain, etc. are just a drop in a flood of problems.

Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

DONALD DUCKS, HUCKABEE FADES AWAY When Donald Trump made waves again about running for president, we said he wouldn’t, that it was his usual four-year stunt. He took off with a bang then came the slam he took at the Correspondents Dinner. President Obama produced his birth certificate then killed Bin Laden. Trump was forgotten. He was never serious about running, just self -promoting, which he’s good at.

He couldn’t win. Also, a couple of months ago we said Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee would not run because they would be giving up too much money and couldn’t win. Preacher Huckabee never before has made real money like he’s making with FOX News now. He’s building his first big new home, plus he’s smart enough to know that after Bin Laden, the odds turned heavy toward Obama. Another thing to look for now that Newt Gingrich has jumped in the hot water is that he will spend time in Texas and leave the impression that Rick Perry is his choice for vice-president. Perry wants to be a vice president, that’s why he is not raising taxes but is passing the burden onto local governments, schools and tripling fees. It makes him look good on the national scene, plus Texas is a big Electoral College state.

GO FIGURE The regular Texas Legislative session ends May 30.

Senate bills must have preliminary house approval by midnight, May 24. The two-year state budget has yet to be approved by both chambers. Gambling in Texas is alive because it’s called a revenue measure. An altered gambling bill to allow slot machines at racetracks and Indian Reservations moved out of the house committee last week. Rep. Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton is the committee chairman who moved the gambling bill. “There’s not enough interest in the house at the moment, perhaps in a summer special session, as members look for more no-tax revenue,” Hamilton said. I still don’t see where that kind of gaming in Texas can possibly help our little part of the state. Large cities and Indian Reservations will reap the profits and the jobs. Meanwhile, major health insurers are enjoying their third year of record profits yet the companies are pressing for higher rates. Gas prices are high, food prices are going up, the working class are being held hostage by big oil and the nation’s major health insurers and now the legislature wants to pick their pockets by opening up gambling. Meanwhile schools, nursing homes and the elderly get short changed. Go figure.

CONDOLENCES It is with sadness that we learned of the death of coach Garey Birt Peveto, who died in an auto accident while returning from the state track meet on May 14. Peveto, the son of the late coach Ed Peveto was raised in Orangefield where he was an all-state football player and all-state track star. He was a four-year football letterman at SFA. He followed in his dad and brother’s footsteps and went into coaching and was a coach at New Waverly at the time of death. Please see obits for more information.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-1994 Louis Dugas, Richard Turkel and Jay Tantzen, local attorneys, argued before the entire Fifth Federal Circuit.

Sixteen black robed judges heard the argument and many

asked questions. The three said it was an exciting and grand experience. (Editor’s note: I don’t know if they won or not. Louis has gone to join Beth but Richard and Jay are still around. I’ll have to ask. What an experience that must have been for those three country lawyers.(*****By the way, Louis says Karen Jo Vance gave him a book titled, “Why You Say It,” that has been quite valuable to him.*****At this time Orange County has 70 lawyers. (Editor’s note: I wonder how many are left?)*****Continuing with lawyers, a lady judge from Houston is pitch-hitting for Judge Pat Clark while he is recovering from surgery.

Believe it or not, her name is Judge Dunn, giving Orange County two Judge Dunn’s. The other is Judge David Dunn, who is planning to retire when this term is over.

While in Orange, the lady Judge Dunn attended Sharon Bearden’s annual outdoor bar party. Tailgates of pickup trucks were used for sitting. Judge Dunn, the lady judge, enjoyed the outing but says, “You folks do bar parties quite differently than Houston bar parties.” (Editor’s note: I remember that gathering, Bearden was looking forward to Jim Sharon finishing law school at Texas Tech in December meaning Sharon would get a raise come January and next year he might be able to afford an indoor party.)*****Evelyn Morse, 73, passed away last week, May 11. She leaves behind husband Howard, sons Gary, Wayne and Kenneth and daughter Kathleen. A grandson she helped raise preached her service. (Editor’s note: We’ve known the Morses a long time. Evelyn was a fine lady. Husband Howard is still going strong and serves on the Bridge City Bank Board.)*****Congrats to Orangefield pole-vaulter Eric Eshbach, who vaulted 18.21/4 feet at the state track meet. No high school vaulter in the history of the world has ever flown that high. His teammate Johnathan Henley won the silver with 17.3 foot vault.

The boys are coached by Joe Hester.*****Bruce Aven, former West Orange-Stark star, now in the majors, hit a three-run homer in the Marlin 14-3 win over the Brewers.

Bruce is hitting .372 in the majors.*****The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears knocked the Carthage Bulldogs out of the playoffs after a 5-4 loss in the first game.

Senior lefthander, Josh Gray, pitched a shutout in game two. The Bears won 6-0. Then came back to pitch three endings in game three, in a come from behind 11-5 victory. The Bears of coach “Grif” meets Brenham next.*****The Orangefield Bobcats, coached by Jeff Smith beats Huntington 5-4 in a come from behind win to advance in 3-A Playoffs, winning two out of three games.

The Bobcats will meet Hudson in Jasper in a one game winner take all.*****Orangefield golf team are district champs. They are Clifton English, Kevin Ernst, Jarred Marks, Dustin Williams and Chris Holbrook. (Editor’s note: I often wonder what became of so many of the young athletes I watched over the past 50 years in their high school triumphs. Some I’ve never heard about again. They just seem to vanish.)*****The Bridge City Chamber SCORE Chapter 521 named Lester “Buckshot” Winfree “Small Businessman of the Year”. He is the owner of Winfree Rice and Cattle Company. *****Mary Dorothea Smith will celebrate a birthday May 21. (Editor’s note: What became of Aunt Mary anyway? A few years ago I heard she moved to Vinton after Walter died. I’m not sure she’s still alive.)*****Gisela Houseman, is attending a CASA convention in Kansas City. Ms. Houseman serves as CASA president.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Denise Kincade, Frank Finchum, Jimmy Tupiln, Kim Hanks, Ron Hutchison, Richard Allensworth, Shelley Dugan, Sydney Taylor, Cheryl Stone, Chris Day, Harry Dodge, Hubert Spradling, Jean Duplantis, Justin Knight, Leon Carter, Mark Watts, Niki Bennett, Bret Shuford, Dalayna Sandlin, John Sims, David Jones, James Batson, Karen Gros, Lucie Rucker, Pat Bland, Alayna Womack, Bill Pope, Babette Philpott, Charlotte Foreman, Hannah Dupuis, James R. Braus, Sarah McClure, Gary Fontenot, June Gregory, Lauren Parrish, Will Schisler, Bailey McCurry, Gary Hollingsworth, John Hanes, Louis Purifoy, Billy Raymer, McCartney Miller, Justin Trahan, Tracy Davis, Amanda Uzzle, Philip Douglas Thomas, Joey Williams, Rusty Williams, Fran Bullard, Gracie Lemley, Jane Logsdon, Nelson Derrick and Chris Green.

A FEW HAPPENINGS City and school elections are over. In most cases Saturday saw a fair turnout but overall it was a low turnout.

The biggest surprise to me was only a 238-vote turnout in Orange’s District 4, city election. The poor turnout saw a good public servant, Jimmy Sims, defeated by 16 votes. A political unknown, Annette Pernell, won 127 votes to Jimmy’s 111. James, who is serving as mayor pro-tem is very knowledgeable in city matters, very low key and dedicated worker for good changes. We wish Ms. Pernell the best. Sixteen votes is not a mandate, she will have to shorten the learning curve and get up to date on a fast track. Many irons are in the fire that are coming down the pike. As for Jimmy, I think he would be a good mayor and maybe that chance will come. Maybe he has learned that it takes a lot of work to get people to the polls. Citizens take way too much for granted, let the other people do it and that’s what leads to the defeat of good incumbents. Congrats to all the winners and also to the WOCCISD on their successful bond issue.*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs win a third state tract meet in a row and set new records in the 400 and 800 meter relays. Congrats to speedsters Ed Ivory, Mark Roberts, Phillip Jones and Justin Thomas. They ran the 400 in 40.89 and the 800 in 1:25.86 and that’s flying. I learned Monday that West Orange-Stark track coach Toby Forman was going to announce his resignation Tuesday to accept a coaching job in Texarkana. That’s no surprise; Toby wants to move up the coaching ladder. He will be a big loss to the Mustangs and we wish him the best.*****Congrats also to Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Hyden Reed for winning gold in both the discus and shot put.*****It was disappointing for LC-M not to have the opportunity to advance. Coach Griff’s youngsters had the talent to go much farther but that’s baseball. To all the seniors who gave so much joy, we hope for them a great life. Baseball has taught them a lot about life, the ups and downs, the hard work and setting goals.*****Congratulations to the Bridge City Cardinals on their two out of three wins. The Cards are advancing to take on Giddings, Wednesday, at College Park High in the Woodlands, at 7:30 p.m. Game two will be Friday and if needed a third game will be played Saturday. All of Orange County should now support the Cards.*****Two ma-

jor events occurred 84 years ago, in 1927. Babe Ruth hit 60 homeruns and Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic in 33.5 hours, arriving in Paris and was met by 100,000 admirers.*****Orange County Juvenile Probation Dept.

Administrative Assistant Shannon Pruett and husband Steve are on a seven-day, kid free cruise. Parents, Charlie and Glenda Bloomfield and Sharon and Louis Davis, are taking turns keeping the kids.*****A few special folks we know that are celebrating birthdays. Hubert “Sprad” Spradling already got his birthday gift, a new baby Lama that the family named Hope. Their famous Lama “Honey Bun” died a few months ago.***A very special happy birthday to Karen Dunn Gros who celebrates a big one on May 20.***Good friend Babette Philpott celebrates a day later.***Pretty June Gregory and Amanda Uzzle mark their special day.***Bill Pope, longtime Record employee, is old enough to get Social Security as is Darby Byrd and Leon Carter.***Ron Hutchison and David Jones are getting older as is Kim Davis, David Ivy and Ricky Land.***NFL kicker, Matt Bryant, celebrates another birthday. As a pro player, he needs birthdays to slow down.***Billy Raymer celebrates a birthday this week, also he and Kristy’s little angel, Kyndel, turns 1-year-old on May 21. She’s Beverly and Jody Raymer’s grandchild and Ms. Pearl Burgess’ great grandchild. If the world doesn’t come to an end Saturday, a party will be held at Alford Park in West Orange.***FaceBook friends celebrating May 18, Amy Copeland, Regan Lewis and Clarence Yarbrough.***Del Burke celebrates May 19.*** George Gros, Grady Gray and the wonderful Tina Cotton all celebrate May 23. Happy birthday to all.*****Happy 56th anniversary to our friends Les and Wanda Johnson.

Coach is now retired and he and Wanda spend a lot of time working out. They are looking good and in great health. Les is also a successful truck farmer who raises produce for his large family and friends. Best wishes for many more happy, healthy years.*****Blake Shelton married Miranda Lambert Saturday in Boerne, Texas, northwest of San Antonio. 550 guests including Reba, Martina and many other country stars attended. Venison was served. Lambert, 27, is from Longview, Blake, 34, is from Oklahoma. It’s her first wedding, his second.*****One of the world’s most powerful men, IMF chief, Dominique Strauss Kahn was arrested in New York on attempted rape charges. He was the leading candidate to be president of France. Anytime rape is involved, it’s a serious charge. However, I have trouble wrapping my mind around attempted rape. His arrest at this time is bad for global economic recovery and Europe’s debt crisis, which is spinning out of control. It’s way more involved than I can explain in this short space.***** Our condolences to Sandy Kaufman, Judge Pat Clark’s Court Coordinator, who lost her mother Tuesday, May 10. Sandy was with her in Missouri when she passed.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS On May 18, George Strait will be 59; Tina Fey, 41 and Jack Johnson, 36.***Nora Ephron will be 70 on May 19.***Cher will be 65 on May 20; Timothy Olyphant, 43; Road Dogg, 41 and Tony Stewart, 40.***May 21, Jonathan Hyde will be 64; Mr. T will be 59; Ricky Williams, 34 and Judge Reinhold, 54.***May 22, Naomi Campbell, 41; Maggie Q, 32; Apolo Anton Ohno, 29.***May 23, Joan Collins will be 78 and Drew Carey, 53.***Bob Dylan will be 70 on May 24; Patti LaBelle, 67; Priscilla Presley, 66, Rosanne Cash, 56 and Kristin Scott Thomas, 51.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis Robicheaux was having some mental issues so his friend Oris Boudreaux suggest he should go see Dr. Chenier, da philologist, for an evaluation. Clovis him, he make an appointment and Monday he went to see da doctor.

Da doctor him, drew a round picture on a sheet of paper an axe Clovis wat he tought of wen he see da circle, him?

Clovis say, “SEX.” Da doc drew a square and axe wat he see now.

Again Clovis say “SEX.” Next, da doc drew a rectangle, “Wat you see?” he axe.

“Me, I see SEX.” Clovis answer.

Da doctor say, “Mr. Robicheaux, all you got on you brain is sex.”

Clovis answer, “Well, Doc, it’s not me drawing dem nasty pictures.”

C’EST TOUT This week we are running a fascinating, heart-warming story about Rebecca Messer, “Becky” to all who have known her these many years but didn’t know her life story. A well-written story with pictures by Darla Daigle, tells the story of the road Becky traveled and the wonderful outcome. She is the longtime wife of Dr. Mark Messer. Be sure to read it. *****Now on our website you can read the entire paper cover to cover without downloading. It’s all new so check it out and let your out-of- town family and friends know they can read The Record on the TheRecordLive.com with up to the minute, breaking news. *****Well, the news broke that over 10 years ago, Arnold was bedding the domestic help and one affair produced a child. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is that the story held so long and through his political career he supported the child and not a leak. After leaving the California governor’s office he told Maria and the split up came. A ten-year secret in today’s world is amazing. *****Goodbye Newt. *****Gotta get out of here.

Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The votes are in, it’s time to go to work Greg Hayes For The Record

Now that the elections are over, elected officials are ready to begin work in their respective positions for the good of their areas and constituents.

In the Bridge City I.S.D. elections, Michael Johnson became the new place six trustee with 307 votes, while his three challengers Mike Faulk, Jason Martin and Chris Thomas only garnered 215 votes, 195 votes and 34 votes respectively.

Mark Anderson took place seven with 493 votes while opponent Dale Simmons had only 246.

“I’d like to thank everyone who supported me and came out to vote,” Johnson said. “We are all looking for the best quality of education for our students and having drug-free campuses.”

Johnson said that the district needs to keep a tight belt on spending while keeping the facilities of the district operational.

“Two years from now, we could be in the same boat as other districts across the state if we are not careful,” he said. “And, I would want us to keep as many of our teachers, and save as many of their jobs, as possible.”

Anderson, who has served two terms already, now begins his third consecutive term and it ready to just get back to work.

“First on the agenda we have to hire a new superintendent to get the business of the district done,” he said. “We have already closed the application process and should begin interviews by the end of the month.”

Anderson said that while the district is in good shape financially, they want to stay on their toes to make sure that they keep the district business and education at the best possible caliber it can be.

“This school finance is a mess that was created by the state legislature,” he said. “Currently, Bridge City is in as good a position that we can be in when compared with other districts across the state.”

Mike Johnson was elected to the place six seat on the BCISD Board of Trustees.

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Register for Young People’s Theater Workshop

Orange Community Players Inc. will hold registration for the 2011 Young People’s Workshop 3 p.m.-7 p.m., May 27.

This year’s production will be “Alice in Wonderland.” Adapted for the stage by Eva LeGallienne and Florida Friebus; the play is based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.”

The workshop begins June 13 and will continue until July 10.

Sessions will be conducted 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; with the exception of Wednesday. They will not meet on Wednesdays until the final week.

Participants must be 6 to 18 years old on July 1, 2011. They must be available to attend and abide by YPTW code of conduct.

Parent/Guardian and youth attendance for orientation June 13 is mandatory.

Tuition for the program is $25 and non-refundable.

All tickets to productions are $5 There may be additional costs associated with costumes and properties, but the parents and volunteers of OCP are very resourceful.

Orange Community Players, Inc. will never deny participation Mark Anderson was re-elected due to a financial issue. If you have concerns that you wish to to the place seven seat on the confidentially address, or for more information please contact BCISD Board of Trustees.

Codie Vásquez at 409-363-2541 or codiev@msn.

The theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. in Orange, COURTESY PHOTOS across from the Orange County Courthouse.

Thrift and Gift to host community garage sale

CASA to offer volunteer training classes Advocates for Children, Inc. “A CASA Program” will have a volunteer training class beginning July 7 and concluding July 9.

It will be 9 a.m until 5 p.m. daily at the Orange CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Dr. For more information call 409-8862272 or go on-line at www.advocates-4-children-inc.org There are abused children in our region that need your help!

Save the day! Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thrift & Gift’s Community Garage Sale will take place. To reserve a space call 409-886-7649 for details. Sixteen plus spaces of merchandise will be available. Thrift & Gift will offer hot dogs, links, chips and drinks, and members and volunteers will sell baked goods. The shop and bargain will be open. This location is 350 37th Street off Strickland.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Community Bulletin Board

American Legion to host karaoke night

The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a karaoke night on Saturday, May 21 from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Thrift and Gift to host community garage sale Save the day! Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thrift & Gift’s Community Garage Sale will take place. To reserve a space call 409-886-7649 for details. Sixteen plus spaces of merchandise will be available. Thrift & Gift will offer hot dogs, links, chips and drinks, and members and volunteers will sell baked goods. The shop and bargain will be open. This location is 350 37th Street off Strickland.

BCCC to host annual golf tournament The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Monday, June 20 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The shot gun tee will be at 8 a.m. and is going to be a four man scramble. Cost to play is $50 per player or $200 per team. Hole sponsorships are also available. Prizes will be given.

Contact Angela Beck at 409-735-5671 for more information.

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 following items are now available: potatoes, green beans, squash (zucchini, yellow, and pattypan), greens, radishes, onions, beets, cucumbers, blueberries, a variety of jams and jellies, fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, and strawberry plants (Wednesday only).

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.

OCP presents HAIRSPRAY The Orange Community Players, in partnership with Lamar State College- Orange, are proud to present the South East Texas premiere of HAIRSPRAY, the 2003 Tony Award winning musical, May 19-21, at 7:37 p.m., and May 22, at 2:37 p.m., at the Orange Community Playhouse , 708 W. Division Street.

The popular musical is based on the 1988 John Waters film, and follows the lovable story of pudgy teenager Tracy Turnblad, and her yearning to be on a local dance show during the turbulent civil rights movement of the early 1960s. The production, under the direction of Brook Doss, involves a cast of over 40 performers from all over the Golden Triangle. Tickets are $8 for students, and $15 for adults. For reservations, call 409-882-9137. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Nickum Insurance to honor customers May 26 Bill Nickum Insurance is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day Thursday May 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are setting up our tent in the parking lot and serving hot link and drinks. Come by and join the fun!

Register for Young People’s Theater Workshop Orange Community Players Inc. will hold registration for the 2011 Young People’s Workshop 3 p.m.-7 p.m., May 27.

This year’s production will be “Alice in Wonderland.” Adapted for the stage by Eva LeGallienne and Florida Friebus; the play is based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.”

The workshop begins June 13 and will continue until July 10.

Sessions will be conducted 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; with the exception of Wednesday. They will not meet on Wednesdays until the final week.

Participants must be 6 to 18 years old on July 1, 2011. They must be available to attend and abide by YPTW code of conduct. Parent/Guardian and youth attendance for orientation June 13 is mandatory.

Tuition for the program is $25 and non-refundable.

All tickets to productions are $5 There may be additional costs associated with costumes and properties, but the parents and volunteers of OCP are very resourceful.

Orange Community Players, Inc. will never deny participation

due to a financial issue. If you have concerns that you wish to confidentially address, or for more information please contact Codie Vásquez at 409-363-2541 or codiev@msn.

The theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. in Orange, across from the Orange County Courthouse.

Red Hot Flashers to meet The Red Hot Flashers will meet at 11:30 a.m., May 19, at the Sunset Grove County Club.

Celebrating her birthday will be Lady Bug, Jackie Phelps.

Lady Evangline will bring the Treasure Chest for anyone wishing to bring items or use items. The Treasure Chest is free.

Please bring a small door prize. All ladies are welcome.

For information call 886-1609.

CASA to offer volunteer training classes Advocates for Children, Inc. “A CASA Program” will have a volunteer training class beginning July 7 and concluding July 9. It will be 9 a.m until 5 p.m. daily at the Orange CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Dr. For more information call 409-886-2272 or go on-line at www.advocates-4-children-inc.org There are abused children in our region that need your help!

Heavenly Hearts Charity Pageant set for July 9 The 2011 Heavenly Hearts Summer Kings and Queens Charity Pageant will be held July 9 at the Bridge City Community Center in Bridge City. Entries will be accepted until June 24. Early entries receive large discounts on the entry fee.

Age divisions for boys and girls are from babies through adults with no residency requirement.

Heavenly Hearts is a state registered pageant title.

Crowns, trophies, embroidered sashes, plaques, and gifts will be awarded. Every contestant will receive a tiara.

This pageant will benefit the Bridge City - Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Contestants and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item to distribute to the needy of the area, and will receive a discount on door admission with their donation.

For more information log on to the web site www.heavenlyheartspageants.com or check out the Heavenly Hearts Facebook page, or you may e-mail karimstringer@yahoo.com Businesses are welcome to advertise free of charge with a donation of any value to the event.

Orange VFW to offer free Wii Bowling Orange VFW is offering free Wii Bowling for members and their guests on Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m. in the club room. Guests must be accompanied and signed in by a member of the VFW or Ladies Auxiliary. For further information, contact the Club Room after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 409-886-9738.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings 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.

WOS Class of 1971 plans reunion The West Orange High School Class of 1971 has scheduled a 40th reunion for Saturday, July 9. The event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. E-mail and mail notices are forthcoming. Quite a few graduates have unconfirmed information.

The classes of 1970 and 1972 are also invited to attend.

For questions call Carolyn Reese Hankins at 409-886-8618 or

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Last 2 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 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.

BC Little League announces Board election BCLL will hold the 2012 board elections May 21, at 1 p.m. in the league’s board room.

There is a sign-up sheet and job descriptions in the board room for candidates that want to register to run for a board position.

Sign up for the position you are interested in.

Persons eligible to vote are elected members of the board, managers, coaches, approved volunteers, volunteer umpires and parents/guardians of children participating in the league.

The 2012 board will be seated on the first Monday after the last 2011 all star game.

For more information, call Dustin James at 409-697-3820.

David Ess, BC Strutter Golf Tournament set David Ess and the Bridge City Strutters will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 21, at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur. The tournament will have a shotgun start beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Sign-in will be at 7:30 a.m.) and will be an 18 hole, four person scramble with prizes awarded. Entry fee is $200 per team, which includes the green fee, cart, food, drink and prizes. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100, which includes a sign at the golf course and an ad in the Strutters Spring Review Program. The deadline for hole sponsorship is Tuesday, April 26 or tournament entry deadline is Tuesday, May 10. For more information contact any Strutter, or call 735-8521 or 4741395.

BCHS 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.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

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Virgie “Nanny” Fontenot Orange Virgie Mae “Nanny” Fontenot, 87, of Orange passed away Sunday, May 15, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Born in Port Arthur on Sept.

11, 1923, Virgie was the daughter of Virgil Edward Jones and Lula Mae (Dixon) Jones. Virgie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Bereavement Committee and the Senior Group.

She enjoyed traveling and loved her family.

Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Virgie is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ray Fontenot of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Johnny Cormier of Orange; and grandson, Paul Hebert of Orange.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Rd. Orange, Texas 77630.

Betty Jo Chesser Haley Richter Vidor Betty Jo Chesser Haley Richter, 73, of Vidor went to be with the Lord on May 14, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Born on Feb. 17, 1938, she was raised in Vidor and started her own business at her home as a Beautician. She retired from Gibson’s in Vidor as a Bookkeeper and attended Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor. She married A.C. Haley Sr. on May 3, 1957 with whom she had her four sons. A.C. Passed in 1977.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Betty is survived by her sons Dennis Haley and his wife Jeanne of Orange, A.C. “Bubba” Haley Jr and his wife Julie of Mt. Vernon, Wash., Gary Haley of Brookeland, Texas, Brent Haley and his wife Tina of Vidor; brothers Harold Chesser of Hemphill, Malcolm Chesser of Vidor; sister Carolyn Godeaux of Vidor; and eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to Harbor Hospice 2450 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, Texas 77713.

on Aug. 3, 1949, Marie was the daughter of Lawrence and Joy (McClean) Hebert. She loved to cook.

Preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Hebert, Marie is survived by her husband, Ronald Breaux Sr. of Bridge City; sons, David Allen Breaux and Ronald Dale Breaux, Jr.; six grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; sisters, Ethel Breaux, Pam Diemer, and Cindy Fields; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her sons, David Allen Breaux and Ronald Dale Breaux Jr.

Pauline Frederick Stephenson Orange Pauline “Snooks” Frederick Stephenson, 82, of Orange passed away Monday, May 16, at Orange Villa.

Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. D a v i d Millner of Calvar y Baptist Church, Rev. Billy Hutson, minister Emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church and Rev. Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Interment will follow at Stephenson Cemetery in Duncan Woods.

Mrs. Stephenson was born June 8, 1928 in West Lake, La. to Edmond Harry Frederick Sr. and Lena (Peveto) Frederick.

She was a nurse for many years who enjoyed singing, playing the piano and spending time in the flower garden. She was married to the Rev. F. A. Stephenson Jr. for 53 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 20 years where she taught Sunday School. She also attended First Baptist Church of Mauriceville with her children.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. F. A. Stephenson Jr. and brother, Cass “Sonny Boy” E. Frederick.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughtersin-law, John Allen and Dianne Stephenson of Orange, David Lee and Judy Stephenson and Mark Francis and Norma Stephenson both of Mauriceville; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Edmond “Tobe” H. Frederick Jr. of Arkansas and John “Pete” A. Frederick of Mauriceville and sister, Emily Sue Trahan of Louisiana.

Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Stephenson, Bryan Stephenson, Robert Stephenson, John Roy Frederick, Doug Frederick and Mike Shugart.

Edith Marie Breaux Bridge City Edith Marie Breaux, 61, of Bridge City, died Monday, May 16, at her home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Candace Henry.

Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

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Garey Birt Peveto Orangefield Garey Birt Peveto was born in Beaumont, on Feb. 1, 1964, to Edward Leo Peveto and Natalia Murray Peveto. On May 14, Garey passed away in Conroe at

age 47.

Services for Garey were held Wednesday, May 18, at New Waverly High School Football Stadium in New Waverly, Texas with interment that followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.

Garey is preceded in death by his father, Edward Leo Peveto; maternal grandparents, Ursula Brackin and John W. Brackin and paternal grandparents, Loraine Peveto and Leo Peveto.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lakesha Foster Peveto; daughter, Destiny; mother, Natalia Murray Peveto; three brothers, Bradley Dale Peveto and wife Melissa, Greg Peveto and Jeff Peveto and wife Zelda; nieces and nephews, Payton Peveto, Jacob Peveto, Shane Peveto, Scott Peveto, Derek Peveto and Britton Peveto; cousins Becky Belt and husband Dale, BethAnne Franco and husband Jay and Birt Dawson Gillespie.

Garey grew up in Orangefield and graduated from Orangefield High School, where he was an All State Football Player and a State Champion in the Shot Put. He attended Stephen F. Austin where he was a 4-year letterman for the SFA Lumberjack Football Team.

Garey was part of the Gulf Star Conference Championship Football Team at SFA in 1985.

He taught at New Waverly High School where he was an assistant football coach and head track and coach.

Career accomplishments include coaching 23 State Meet Qualifiers and 4 State Championship Relay Teams. Other track honors include 18 Gold Medals, three District Championships, one Regional Championship, one State Runner-up and one State Championship. In football, he coached in 13 playoff games during his 17 year career.

Garey was a member of the Texas High School Coaching Association.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Garey Birt Peveto Scholarship Fund, New Waverly ISD, 355 Front Street, New Waverly,Texas 77358.

Serving as pallbearers are Kirk Hobbs, Craig Ball, Jeff Martin, Jeff Ceasar, Wayne Bradley, Todd Whitton, Spencer Leftwich, David Phillips, Arturo Johnson and Dexter Thomas.

Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Elizabeth Nichole Ewing Orange Elizabeth Nichole Ewing, 33, a native of Orange passed away on May 12.

A celebration of her life and Memorial Service was held on Monday May 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Kevin Franks.

Libby is survived by her fiancé, Stephen Manchac; mother, Sandra Franks; sister, Devin Franks; nephews, Elijah and Mykey Miller; father and step-mother, Dean and Cathy Ewing; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Susan G. Komen

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Wendy Sue Fredieu Vidor Wendy Fredieu, 50, of Vidor died Tuesday, May 10, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home.

Born on Sept. 28, 1960 and a native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Wendy was a homemaker.

Wendy is survived by her daughters, Regina Rives of Orange and Olivia Farris of Vidor; parents, Horace and Stella Fredieu of Vidor; brother Bubba Fredieu of Vidor; sisters, Debbie Roberts of Beaumont and Diane Odom of Vidor; and three grandchildren.

Jim F. Wright Douglass Jim F. Wright, 67, of Douglass, passed away on April 21, at his resident.

Services were held on April 27, in the Chapel of Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road, Longview, with the Rev. Tony Pierce officiating.

Mr. Wright was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Idabel, O k l a h o m a to Marvin and Imagene J o n e s Wright.

He was a pipeline w e l d e r.

He enjoyed brain teaser puzzles, card games, and working in his fabricating shop. He enjoyed country/western dancing.

Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lane Wright; sister, Brenda Ainsworth; and his parents.

Mr. Wright is survived by two daughters, Stacy Wright Kasper of San Antonio; and Jamie Wright of Woodstock, Ga.; two step-daughters, Rachel Pierce of Diana; and Tabitha Thorn of Ore City; sister, Patricia Murray of Bridge City; brother, Jackie Lloyd Wright of Maplewood, Minn.

Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Taylor Kasper, Miranda Kasper, Ansley Kasper, Blake Pierce, Carly Pierce, Keelan May, Shawnee May, and Shianne May.

M.E. Reider Hemphill M.E. Reider, 84, of Hemphill, died Wednesday, May 11, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Memorial services were held Saturday, May 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Brother Daniel Carpenter of Pineland Assembly of God Church officiating.

Born in Nacogdoches on Aug. 30, 1926, M.E. was the son of Lonnie and Eva (Slay) Reider.

He served in the US Army and worked as a dock master for Livingston Shipbuilding.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby Reider; three brothers and two sisters.

M.E. is survived by his daughter, Mary Mahr of Zwollie, La.; son, Donnie Reider of Deweyville; daughters, Betty Worthen of Deweyville, Barbara Sipes of Orange; son, Bill Reider of Groves; and daughters, Linda Langston of Mauriceville, and Debby Smith of Hemphill.

He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 36 great great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruby Hext and Fay May. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice House, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713.

Hilda Choate Bridge City Hilda Choate of Bridge City, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Mother’s Day, May 8, after a long and full life at the age of 105.

Born in Abbeville, La. on July 26, 1905, Hilda was the daughter of Robert and Clara ( F a u l k ) M e a u x .

Hilda was a teacher and a homemaker and will be remembered for her pleasant, loving disposition and devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by

her husband, Harrie A. Choate and her brothers and sisters.

Hilda is survived by her sons, Larry Wayne Choate of Bridge City, and Al Choate of Plano, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, May 14, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, Texas with the Rev. Brad Morgan, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 West Round Bunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611 (409) 735-5546.

Mary Louise Reese Mabank, Texas Mary Louise Reese, 86, of Mabank, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8.

The graveside service was held on May 14 at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City .

She was born in Happyland, Texas on April 22, 1925 to James and Mary Swearing-in.

Mary attended school in Appleby, Texas and was married Royal Reese in 1942. They lived Nacogdoches until 1955 and moved to Orange where she remained until 2006, moving to Mabank to spend the rest of her years. Mary worked for the Orange Pharmacy for 23 years as a sales clerk retiring in 2002. Mary was a longtime member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange.

Her passing will be mourned by her daughters Betty Reese of Mabank and Sue Romer of Tool; her grandchildren Tammy Reese of Carrollton, Texas, Terry Richard of Colfax, Texas and Chris Eldridge of Dallas; her great grandchildren Victoria and MaKenna Richard of Lewisville, Texas and Kyle Richard of Kaufman, Texas.

They deeply loved their mother and grandmother.

Mary was a very loving and giving person who will be missed by the many people she touched during her life.

In lieu of flowers she requested that donations be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 N. 37th St, Orange, TX 77630 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

It was the Mustang’s meet from the start

Bridge City Cardinal catcher Matt Menard fires a shot to second base against Smithville.

Justin Thomas carries the baton for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in the UIL state championship 4 X 200 meter relay team.

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t 5:45 p.m. in Mike Meyers Stadium, the UIL honored Head Track Coach Toby Foreman as the 2010 State Coach of the Year for Boys Track and Field. Less than 30 minutes later, his 4x100m relay team broke the state record, running a blazing 40.89. But they weren’t finished for the night. The team of junior Justin Thomas and seniors Phillip Jones, Mark Roberts and Ed Ivory and sophomore Colin Janice had other things planned-to bring home a third state championship for Foreman.

Jones’ race was up next-the 110m hurdles. Although he’s always fought off adversity in this race, running with only one shoe, jumping hurdles knocked in his way and even being cleated, he wasn’t able to fight off the MUSTANG’S MEET PAGE 3B

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Big Red rolls on in playoffs Joey Encalade Hometown Baseball For The Record

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nly one Orange County baseball team remains to advance to the Region III quarterfinals, the third round of the playoffs. The Bridge City Cardinals came back to win two games against Smithville when their backs were against the wall after they suffered a loss in Game One. Their series win set up a showdown with the Giddings Buffaloes.

Bridge City will take on Giddings, the Dist. 23-3A winner with a record of 8-2 in district, and 24-6 overall.

The Buffaloes swept Coldspring in the area round.

All games are scheduled to take place at Woodland’s College Park. Game One will be Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Game Two is Friday at 7:30 p.m., and if needed, Game Three is Saturday at 1 p.m. The winner of this series will face the winner of the China Spring/Robinson series.

Bridge City jumped out with four runs in the first inning against Smithville, but were only able to score one more in the sixth inning for a 7-5 loss

in Game One on Thursday. Smithville scored one in the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth innings, and they mustered two in the eighth. Jacob Lemoine and Hayden Guidry handled the pitching for the Redbirds. Lemoine gave up seven hits, walked two, hit two batters, and struck out seven in his five innings of work. Guidry pitched the last three innings giving up two hits, walking five, and striking out five. The Cardinals had six hits in the game, led by Zach Smith with two of the six, a double and a single. Bryce Sampere had a double and Cameron Dishon, Forrest Zoch, and Guidry HOMETOWN PAGE 3B

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Hometown Baseball Highlights

Bryce Sampere tags out a Smithville base runner on second base.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Cameron Dishon looks over the field as he steps up to bat for the Bridge City Cardinals against Smithville in the area round of the Region III playoffs.

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Bridge City Little League announces board election BCLL will hold the 2012 board elections May 21, at 1 p.m. in the league’s board room.

There is a sign-up sheet and job descriptions in the board room for candidates that want to register to run for a board position. Sign up for the position you are interested in.

Persons eligible to vote are elected members of the board, managers, coaches, approved volunteers, volunteer umpires and parents/guardians of children participating in the league.

The 2012 board will be seated on the first Monday after the last 2011 all star game.

For more information, call Dustin James at 409-697-3820.

David Ess, BC Strutter Golf Tournament set David Ess and the Bridge City Strutters will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 21, at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur.

The tournament will have a shotgun start beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Sign-in will be at 7:30 a.m.) and will be an 18 hole, four person scramble with prizes awarded. Entry fee is $200 per team, which includes the green fee, cart, food, drink and prizes.

Hole sponsorships are also available for $100, which includes a sign at the golf course and an ad in the Strutters Spring Review Program. The deadline for hole sponsorship is Tuesday, April 26 or tournament entry deadline is Tuesday, May 10. For more information contact any Strutter, or call 735-8521 or 474-1395.

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Mitchell Hubbard smacks a two run homer for Big Red against Smithville.

Mitchell Hubbard is greeted by celebrating Bridge City Cardinals coming home from a round trip around the bases.

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each had a single.

The Cardinals forced Game Three by winning Game Two 5-3. The big hit of the game came in the fifth inning, a two run long ball hit

by Mitchel Hubbard. The Cardinals scored one run in the third, three in the fifth, and one in the seventh. They scored their runs on eight hits, led again by Smith who had three singles.

Matt Menard had two hits, a single and a double. Dishon and Zoch each added a single in the contest. Smithville scored two runs in the first and one in the fifth. Zoch took care of the pitching, giving up six hits, walking four, and striking out eight.

They secured their way into the regional quarterfinal with a Game Three victory of 102. Guidry stepped up for the Cardinals on mound by only giving up five hits, to go along with five strikeouts in a complete game outing.

The Cardinals had eleven hits in the game, led

by Dylan Mulhollan who had a perfect night at the plate. Mulhollan went three for three, with a homerun and two singles. He was also was hit by a pitch. Dishon and Menard had two hits each, all being singles. Hubbard had a double and Sampere, Preston Pitman, and Brandon Simoneaux each had a single.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears took Game One against Montgomery 10-8. Ryan Carline hit a two run triple in the thirteenth inning for the game winning hit.

Game Two was a pitching duel, as well as a nice defensive game by both teams. Kody Smith pitched six and one-third innings for the Bears, giving up nine hits, walking one, and striking out two. Hunter Gonzalez came in to finish the seventh inning. Montgomery forced Game Three with a 3-1 victory. LC-M scrapped for seven hits, with Ryan Waddell having two of them, both being a singles. Gonzalez had a double and Scott Vaughn, James Swan, Zach Drouillard, and Ryan Carline each had a double.

Montgomery ended a great season for the Bears with a Game Three victory, 10-6. LC-M jumped out to a 5-0 led in the first inning, taking advantage of Montgomery’s early pitching problems and errors. LC-M’s last run came from a Drouillard solo homerun in the seventh inning. Montgomery chipped away with one run in the second inning. In the fourth inning LC-M had their problems with errors and pitching, allowing Montgomery to score seven runs. Montgomery scored their ninth run in the fifth inning and tenth run in the sixth inning.

Congratulations to Coach Steve Griffith and the LC-M Bears for a nice run this year. They finished their season with a record of 22-12.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Deal should close this week on sale of Astros

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record

As we have mentioned in two previous columns, the agreement between Drayton McLane and Jim Crane to transfer ownership of the Houston Astros should be complete, perhaps by the time this Korner hits the streets on Wednesday. A news conference Monday announced the transfer of ownership.

The news conference came three days short of six months after McLane and investment banker Steve Greenberg announced the team was for sale.

Of course after all the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed, the sale still has to be examined and approved by Major League Baseball, which normally takes upward to two months. “We’ve had an agreement in principle for a couple of weeks,” McLane told the Houston Chronicle last weekend. “It just takes time to finish the agreement.”

One of the complications in the deal that features a $680 million price tag is the negotiations involving Minute Maid Park, which is owned by the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.

In 31 seasons before McLane, the Astros had been to the playoffs three times and had never won a post-season series. The year he arrived 18 years ago the Astros drew just 1.2 million fans.

Despite the fact McLane didn’t know the difference between a baseball and a beach ball when he purchased the

team from John McMullen in 1992, he has been a much betterthan-average team owner.

He hired good people, put a great product on the field and led the campaign to get the beautiful Minute Maid Park constructed.

“When I bought the Astros, I figured there would be four or five reporters there,” McLane confessed. “There were 200.

I couldn’t believe it. This was my first lesson on how deeply people care about their sports franchises.”

McLane will not leave the team on top, but only five clubs have posted more wins than the Astros during his 18plus seasons owning the team.

And just four teams have been to the playoffs more than the Astros over the last 14 seasons, including the elite franchises –the Yankees, Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. The fourth is the Braves.

McLane’s leadership was at its best during the 2004 and 2005 seasons, two of the best years the franchise has enjoyed. We remember that both of those seasons started poorly, kind of like 2011 began.

Many of the hometown media advocated breaking up the team and rebuilding before the summer started. But McLane wouldn’t hear of it.

He told them they should all work together and encourage the players and keep believing. It didn’t sound like the words of a genius, but the bottom line is that it worked and

the Astros won their way into the 2005 World Series.

McLane was responsible for hiring Gerry Hunsicker, rated as the best general manager the Astros ever had. He made sure Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio spent their major league careers with one franchise.

Hunsicker signed Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens and approved trades for Randy Johnson and Carlos Beltran and for a decade oversaw one of the top five franchises in the major leagues. McLane turned a $115 million investment in 1992 into a $680 million windfall.

But when McLane decided to put the team up for sale, he stripped the team of most of the high-salaried players, trading Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt and pared the 2011 payroll down from $109 million to $82 million.

The deal was attractive to the 57-year-old Crane and his group of investors even though it will take several millions of dollars to reconstruct the Houston Astros into a competitive franchise once again.

Baseball has been a passion throughout Crane’s entire life while he was growing up in Missouri. He really learned how to pitch while attending Central Missouri in Warrensburg and became the Mules’ mound ace.

The right-handed Crane was 21-8 from 1973-1976 and

his 18 strikeouts against Ohio Northern in the first round of the 1974 Division II College World Series remains the school record. He was twice a small-college honorable mention All-American.

So unlike McLane, he has a vast knowledge of what the game of baseball is all about.

Don DeFrain, retired director of Central Missouri’s Department of Athletic Enrichment said of Crane, “Baseball is the central core to who he is and what he has become. He isn’t going into baseball just because he loves it. It’s going to be a business, and he will run it well and efficiently.”

Don Sanders, a former Astros minority owner during the John McMullen era, believes Crane will emulate another former pitcher—Nolan Ryan, president of the Texas Rangers and Sanders’ partner in minor league teams in Round Rock and Corpus Christi—in his style of ownership.

“Nolan watched what was going on, found out who he could trust, who got the job done, who didn’t get the job done, and it was well into his second year before he started doing anything,” Sanders told the Houston Chronicle last weekend.

“I think Jim is going to be a Nolan Ryan-type. Jim is smart, he is articulate, he pays attention and he knows baseball.

He understands what it takes to have a successful operation as well as a winning ball

club, and he will do everything within his power to hire the right people,” Sanders added.

Despite their current lousy record, never have the Astros traded ownership during a time of such stability on the business front. Crane is paying a premium for the ball club and McLane’s share in a new regional sports network.

So the start of a new era with the Houston Astros will probably begin early this summer, after major league baseball approves the deal.

KWICKIES…Former Orangefield all-state football and track star Garey Birt Peveto suffered a fatal hear attack while driving home from the state track meet in Austin last weekend. He was an assistant football coach and head track coach at New Waverly High School at the time of his death.

After a month of playoff games, the NBA is finally down to the final four teams participating in the Conference Championships. The Oklahoma Thunder overpowered the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 105-90 Sunday to earn the right to face the Dallas Mavericks for the Western Conference championship while the Chicago Bulls went one up on the Miami Heat in the first game of the Eastern Conference finals 103-82 also on Sunday. The two winners of these best-of-seven series will play for the World Championship.

The top five all-time rush-

ers in Dallas Cowboys history are 1. Emmitt Smith 2. Tony Dorsett 3. Don Perkins 4. Calvin Hill 5. Robert Newhouse.

Congrats to the four area baseball and softball teams still involved in the state playoffs. The Bridge City Cardinals won the rubber game against Smithville 10-2 Saturday in the Class 3A Area Round and will advance to take on Giddings in a best-of-three series beginning 7:30 p.m. today (Wed.) at College Park High in The Woodlands. The Silsbee Tigers won twice over Bellville Saturday 14-5 and 8-7 and will take on La Grange in a best-ofthree series starting Thursday at New Caney High. The Buna Cougars will take on Central Heights in a doubleheader Friday starting at 5 p.m. in Jasper.

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Late cold front heats up Sabine Lake Dickie Colburn For The Record

The front that pushed through last Thursday night provided very little help in the way of measurable rainfall, but the light north wind the following day flattened out the lake and area anglers took advantage. No one was surprised by the numbers of solid trout taken or even by the fact that they were seemingly biting all over the lake, but the size of the trout certainly got their attention.

Upon finding the lake dead calm Friday morning, I think that initially most of us were like mosquitoes in a nudist colony. We knew what we wanted, but there was just too much available to decide where to start first!

We absolutely caught fish all over the lake, but a large percentage of the fishermen stam-

trout beating up shad and small mullet all the way from Garrison’s Ridge to Johnson’s Bayou.

I feel certain that there were very few colors in plastics that did not work that day, but we caught our largest trout on bug juice, pearlchartreuse, and stinky pink. It also seemed like the largest trout wanted a five inch tail like the Die Dapper, Flats Killer XL or a Tidal Surge Mullet. We never fished anything heavier than a 1/8th ounce head and either swam it at a very quick pace or fished it under a Kwik Cork.

Mother Nature apparently took offense at the unabashed assault on her fish and cranked the north wind up overnight to gusts more often seen in January than the middle of May. By the time we eased into the lake Saturday morning whitecaps were already rolling through Middle

peded the revetment walls right out of the box. It was a virtual aquatic rodeo most of the day as there were two trucks of bank fishermen walking the rocks for every boat on the scene. Incredibly enough, everyone was catching trout and big trout

at that.

We found fish chasing shrimp and shad under the birds in the open lake, caught trout up to seven pounds drifting the flats on the north end with Geaux Naked and Geaux Trout She Dogs and eventually left three to four pound Right: Matt and Ben Bommer corral another nice slot red!

RECORD PHOTO: Dickie Colburn

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The West Orange Stark Mustang track team, coaches and supporters pose at the winner’s stand with gold medals and trophy.

RECORD PHOTO: Shonnalee Jacobs

Mustangs break state record From Page 1B

“false start” that disqualified him from “his” race. He left the field with an undecipherable look and no one knew what would happen in his last race of the day, the 4x200m relay.

Meanwhile, Ivory lined up for the 100m and pulled out third in a very tight race with a 10.65. (the first place time was 10.61 and second was 10.62) As the boys took the field for the 4x200m relay about 7:35 p.m., the stadium almost shook with anticipation. Roberts started the race strong handing off to Ivory. Ivory continued the pace before handing off to Thomas. When Thomas got the baton, the real picture began to come into focus. However, the handoff to Jones was perfect and within 50m, there was no doubt to all watching that the Mustangs would claim the gold. The icing on the cake came when Jones looked at the scoreboard after crossing the finish line and saw that his team had set yet another state record at 1.25.86, breaking the one set in 2003 by Atlanta at 1.25.89.

“When we had the malfunction with Phillip, the guys were able to refocus,” Foreman said.

“They raised their level of competition and were able to set a new record, something I’ve been trying to do for several years. Their handoffs on both races were executed perfectly, another key to winning the race.”

At this point, the Mustangs were at the top with 46 points, but Celina was nipping at their heels with 38. With only two races to run against Celina’s one race and one relay, Thomas and Janice knew that the team was depending on them.

Janice lined up in lane nine for the 400m race, coming in with the third fastest time.

However, in the back of his mind, as he stretched out into the blocks, he could hear Foreman telling him that he had to run, he didn’t have to win, but he needed to get second. He also knew that the odds were against him. He was a sophomore, running against seniors and, in lane nine at that. When the gun went off, he took off. Janice held his ground and when he rounded the last curve, he began to make his move. In the last 100m, he pulled from sixth to second and posted his personal best at 48.76.

With one race left for the Mustangs, Thomas’ 200m, Celina’s 300m hurdler lined up to run.

The Mustang fans breathed a sigh of relief when he stumbled at the turn and eventually earned no points for his team.

Thomas was up next and settled into the blocks before bolting out as the gun sounded.

There was no doubt in the fans minds who was in first, most of the race, until right at the finish line when it appeared that Cuero nipped Thomas at the finish. However, when the posting came up on the screen, Thomas had earned the gold, running a 21.29 over Cuero’s 21.34. The point total stood at 64-38 and no matter what,

Celina, or anyone else for that matter, could beat the Mustangs.

As WO-S fans gathered around the awards stand to wait for the team award, Thomas sat on the ledge to catch his breath. All of a sudden, he pulled a wallet size picture of Reggie out of the bottom of his tights.

“We just won this for Reggie,” Thomas said, as he gave one of his signature grins.

According to Foreman, just before the 4x200m relay, he gathered his team of five and told them that this was Reggie’s meet. They needed to run this one for him.

“He’s here watching and he’ll be at the finish line when you cross,” he said. “Run this last race for him.”

Then he gave them all a wallet-sized print to tuck into their tights before they ran. If that wasn’t motivation enough, all they had to do was look into the crowd and see all of the white signs with navy “112%” written on them.

This state championship was something even more special than three in a row, a “three-peat.”

It was run and won for Reggie.

“At the beginning of track season, we had a lot to overcome,” Foreman said. “We had a lot of injuries to overcome, even up to state. But we were able to accomplish our goal, to set new records and win state for the third time.”

Although they had obstacles, it was the first time for Foreman that he was so deep with talent. At the district level, he had three competitors in most every event, with 23 boys competing, and also a full slate for the JV track team with 25.

“Even though we only had five compete at the state level like last year, the depth helped us with having more events to compete at the regional level and then more at the state level,” Foreman said. “We were able to keep our relays intact and still compete in four other events, and really be competitive.”

While it will be hard to say goodbye to the three seniors, Ivory, Roberts and Jones, it is more difficult to say good bye to Coach Toby Foreman as he will take a similar job at Texas High in Texarkana. At his time at WO-S, he has amassed three straight AAA state titles, four Region III titles and three district titles. He will begin his duties there on July 1.

WOS Class of 1971 plans reunion

The West Orange High School Class of 1971 has scheduled a 40th reunion for Saturday, July 9. The event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. E-mail and mail notices are forthcoming. Quite a few graduates have unconfirmed information.

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Kaz: Astros From Page 4B

Summer school with a smile UZZLE OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

For the majority of our area students school is almost over for the year and the much anticipated free days of summer are now upon us.

This time of the year that is tailor made for taking a youngster fishing. During the school year everyone is confined to schedules that only allow free time on the weekends, which coincidentally is when everyone else is free.

The crowds are much larger on the weekends and who knows if the fish have figured out what Saturday and Sunday mean. It is awfully difficult to get the fish biting and your free time to happen at the same time.

With a wide open calendar and a little bit of flexibility in schedules, parents can treat their kids to a great day on the water during this time of the year. Weather patterns begin to stabilize as the long summer season here in east Texas takes command. Lighter winds mean more comfortable outings as well as plenty more options for places to fish. During the spring most fisherman are confined to areas that aren’t whitecapping so a large portion of our local

waters tend to be “off limits” unless you can stand some rough seas.

Several seasonal programs come into play during this time of the year which can really produce some super fishing. One of the more popular ways to catch fish is to use live bait, either under a cork or fished on the bottom. Fishing live bait on Sabine Lake means mostly throwing shad or mullet because they are much easier to come by. Most local anglers who throw live bait have become handy with a cast net in order to catch their bait, this can be a great way to get a kid involved. I know I have spent several hours just explaining what different kinds of fish or other critters are to children on my boat during the last couple of years.

Another summer program that will certainly come back into play this year is chasing schooling fish. Last year we had an unbelievable summer chasing flocks of gulls that were feeding on brown shrimp which were driven to the surface by schools of hungry trout and redfish. This wide open action is just what the doctor ordered

Colburn: Fishing

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Pass and the phenomenal action of the day before was history.

We initially tried to hide behind the north revetment wall, but we were 15 to 20 boats and a world of trucks and SUV’s too late.

We caught only two fish before giving that up, but we did see some of the bank fishermen catch quite a few trout fishing live shrimp under a popping cork.

The catching part of fishing was looking very bleak and the spray off the whitecaps had not warmed up much when the good Lord sent us a school of slot reds around noon that saved the day. They were herding small shad in two to three feet of water and we worked on them with Swim Baits and tails until everyone had enough.

Sunday morning, the wind was a little more forgiving and we ran right back to the same area that we had done so well in the day before. That is correct…I very seldom even fish on a Satur-

The second game will begin 30 minutes after Game 1 ends.

If a third game is necessary, it will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday also in Jasper. The Deweyville Lady Pirates beat Woodville in two straight games 3-0 Thursday and 2-1 Friday and will meet Mineola 7 p.m. Thursday at Hudson High School in Lufkin.

Game Two is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Hudson High with Game 3 to start 30 minutes after the end of Game Two if necessary.

Texas A&M selected former assistant Billy Kennedy as the new head basketball coach, replacing Mark Turgeon, who left to take the head coaching position at Maryland. Kennedy was introduced as the new coach on Monday. He was named Ohio Valley Coach of the Year twice in his five seasons at Murray State. His best season with the Racers came in 2008-09 when the team went a school-record 31-5, won the Ohio Valley regular-season and tournament titles and beat Vanderbilt in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

JUST BETWEEN US…The Lamar Cardinals scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday for a walk-off 5-4 win and a three-game series sweep over Texas-Arlington.

The Cards whipped the Mavericks 10-5 Friday and 14-6 Saturday. The sweep moved the Big Red (28-23 and 14-16 in SLC) into a three-way tie for sixth place and gave them a good chance to be one of the eight teams playing in the Southland Conference Tournament with the winner earning an automatic berth in the upcoming NCAA Baseball Tournament. Lamar’s fate will be determined in the regular season’s final threegame series that begins Thursday against Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches.

Cassie Grizzaffi of Orange with her first fish, this is what makes summer fishing special.

they will always remember the trip. Get some good information and ask questions so your time on the water can be as good as it possibly can. After all catching fish is just a small part of the game when you think about it, being with your kids and spending some quality time together is what it’s all about.

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day and there I was on a Sunday as well. The problem was that the fish were not there and we had very few other options.

We tried to run further south, but the wind was much worse on that end of the lake and the water didn’t look nearly as good as it did on the upper end. The third time we returned to our initial stop a fat slot red ate a bug juice Killer Minnow drifted under a cork and the bite was on until we were as hungry as the fish and called it a day.

Brian Bommer and his twin sons, Ben and Matt caught redfish on everything from tails to spinner baits for a solid hour. At one point, Ben swapped out the tail under his cork for a Gulp Shrimp and it really got crazy. Matt had two in the net at the same time with two more flopping at his feet while his dad was yielding line to another red that had eaten his spinnerbait.

While we were more than happy to hang with the redfish bite, there were at least two other groups of fishermen that found the trout when the wind settled down a little just before noon. The group I talked with at the cleaning table had a great catch of

three to five pound trout and they had released a seven pound fish. They caught their fish under slicks with five inch tails and topwaters.

Yet another friend called to see if we were still on the water and they had released five fish in the six pound class, pulled off two much larger trout and were still catching and releasing when they called around 3 o’clock. They caught every fish in 3 feet of water on pink Skitterwalks and Chicken on a chain Die Dappers rigged on 1/16th ounce heads.

Darin Johnson says that they still have some openings for their free kids fishing tournament to be held out of Logan’s Park on Pleasure Island Saturday morning. The Sabine-Neches Chapter is hosting the tournament from 7 to 11 a.m. and they will conclude the event with awards, hotdogs and drinks. Everyone will leave a winner as Daley’s Fish n Hunt is also providing a fishing gift for every youngster. All children must be 12 and under and accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information call Darin at 409-790-9855.

when it comes to getting kids interested in the sport of fishing, lots of fish and very little down time. If you happen to get in on some of that crazy action you will understand what I am talking about.

Whatever way you decide to chase fish this summer please be sure and take a kid along,

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Monday, June 20 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The shot gun tee will be at 8 a.m. and is going to be a four man scramble. Cost to play is $50 per player or $200 per team. Hole sponsorships are also available. Prizes will be given.

Contact Angela Beck at 409-735-5671 for more information.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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OCP offers award winning Broadway musical

Penny LeLeux For The Record

“Welcome to the 60s” as the Orange Community Players presents “Hairspray,” the musical that breaks down social and racial barriers in song and dance.

Brook Doss has put in many long hours building props and sets along with directing this musical extravaganza. Originally spawned from a movie of the same name featuring Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad, the larger than average teen that’s main desire was to dance on the Corny Collins show. Devine played her mother, Edna Turnblad.

Since then Edna has always been played by a male, which also includes John Travolta in the recent film remake released just a few years ago. In Doss’ version, Kevin Doss takes the role of Edna.

It’s a good choice as Kevin always finds the funny in humorous characters.

As usual, OCP musicals are fun to watch. Some of the main characters have more than one actor playing them. They alternate during the run.

The evening I was there, Skylar Huckaby played Tracy. She gets into the character so much that you actually believe she is Tracy.

She will still be portraying Tracy on May 19 and 21. Amber Martin will play Tracy on the other days.

Other notable performances were Daniel Sharpless as Tracy’s love interest, Link Larkin; Paul Burch as Tracy’s father; Jonathan McCollum as Seaweed Stubbs. He alternates with choreographer John Gray between the characters of Seaweed and Duane.

I do not remember seeing Sharpless onstage before. This may be his first appearance on the OCP stage. Hopefully it won’t be his last.

Burch did a great job as the slightly wacky Wilbur that owns a fun shop and encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. He has been a member of the Orange Community Players for many years, but this is his first major roll at the playhouse in a while, although he did play a main character in the story line of the Orange Service League’s 2011 Follies.

He has performed in the “Broadway Fun for Funds” series and is also responsible for all the great beehive wigs used in the performance.

McCollum has grown up on the stage with the other young thespians at OCP, but has always been in the background. This is his first major role. He’s doing a great job.

Gray has been on the stage many times in recent years. Even if he isn’t, he always has a major impact on OCPs musicals as one of the groups many choreographers. and there is always great choreography.

Doss is proud of all three of the ladies playing Motormouth Maybelle; Natasha Franks-May 20; Kayva Offord-May 19 and 22;

Prayer for lost strength My Lord, my life makes me conscious of weakness, and my memory brings regret; forgive me for the lost strength I neglected to develop. In thy compassion encourage me to be more watchful of my power, that I may usefully increase it, and not willfully deplete it. May I learn the need of constancy in well-doing. Amen.

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Cowboy Church of Orange County

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 673 FM 1078 Orange, Texas. Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome! E. Dale Lee, Pastor • 409-718-0269

Echo Church

• 1717 FM 3247, Orange • Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Come as you are!

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First Baptist Church of Bridge City

• 200 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City Sunday Schedule: 8:15 Traditional Worship; 9:30 Bible Study; 10:45 Celebration Service; 5:30 CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes Wednesday Schedule: 6:30 Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship "Living Stone" Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor • Phone: 409-735-3581 • Fax: 409-735-8882 Website: fbcbc.org

Skylar Huckaby as Tracy Turnblat (in bed) belts out tunes as she fulfills her biggiest dream; to dance on the Corny Collins Show. The Orange Community Players performs “Hairspray” Thursday-Sunday in it’s final week of performances. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

and Chrystina Edwards- May 20. I don’t know which was playing Motormouth at the dress rehearsal I attended, but all three were on stage. The other two were performing in the ensemble.

Also unknown to me was which of the girls was playing Inez that night. She also did a great job. The part is shared by Shalin Hardin-May 19 and 21; and Torren Allison-20 and 22.

Oh, and you can’t forget Janet Bland as the over-the-top villainess, Velma Von Tussel. When she laughed, it was a cackle worthy of the Wicked Witch of the East.

Doss said the finale that night gave her goose bumps and brought tears to her eyes. That’s always a sign of a great show.

For $15 (or $8 if you are a student), you can’t go wrong with an OCP musical. You’ll leave with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and you were probably dancing in your seat. I know I was.

Evening performances are May 19-21, at 7:37 p.m. There is amatinees at 2:37 p.m. - May 22 at the Orange Community Playhouse, located at 708 W. Division Ave., Orange.

For reservations, call 409-882-9137. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

CHURCH BRIEFS ‘Buckle Series Playday’ set for May 21 The second of three “Buckle Series Playday” will take place May 21 at the Cowboy Church Orange County Arena, located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Registration will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m, with events starting at 10 a.m. Events include cloverleaf barrels, pole bending, flag race, baton race and speed race. To be eligible for the buckle, participants must compete in at least 2 of the 3 “Playday” Series.

Special Events will be mutton busting and stick horse races with special awards presented at the end of the series. “Playday” is open to Age groups are birth to five, six to nine, 10-13, 14-18 and 19+. For more information, contact Dee Barrow at 409988-2424.

Trinity Lutheran Church to open soup kitchen May 22 Trinity Lutheran Church, at 1819 North 16th Street, will have its second soup kitchen for the month on Sunday, May 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Also, Trinity distributes a “Weekly Word,” which is a weekly verbatim transcription of the Sunday message delivered by Pastor Paul Zoch.

Anyone wishing to receive this written transcription of the message, please send e-mail addresses to tbeard11@aol.com and mark “Weekly Word” in the message box.

The Weekly Word can also be accessed through Trinity’s web site, www.lutheransonline.com/tlcorange.com.

The Weekly Word is found on the page under “Message from the Pastor.” Trinity’s web site also contains a weekly calendar of

First Christian Church of Orangefield

• 4234 FM 408 (between Bridge City & Orangefield) • 735-4234 • 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 • Minister Jim Hardwick •

Harvest Chapel

• 1305 Irving Street, Orange Sunday Morning 10 a.m., Morning Service 11 a.m.

Nightly Service 6 p.m. • Wednesday Service 5 p.m.

Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor • (409) 882-0862

Link Larkin, played Daniel Sharpless, and Tracy Turnblad, played

by Sklar Huckaby. COURTESY PHOTO.

events at the church and further information on our congregation and the Lutheran church.

FBC Orange to host summer Children’s Fine Arts Camp

First Baptist Church of Orange, located at 602 W. Green, is hosting a first-time ever event for children that have completed kindergarten—sixth grade. It is a fine arts camp called GROW Week scheduled for June 20-23. The camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude at 11:45 a.m.

Children will have the opportunity to take classes in guitar, piano, voice, dance, cooking, art, instruments, and drama. Also included will be daily Bible devotions and a worship music time.

Minister of Worship John Bickham is leading a team of volunteers that will be teaching children the different classes. The campers will receive a camp T-shirt, class supplies, and refreshments for a camp fee of $30.

If additional family members are attending, their fee will be $20 per child. Parents may register their children by coming by the church office during weekday hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by visiting the church’s web site and down-loading a registration form to mail to the church. Early registration is encouraged.

Thursday evening, June 23 will be a celebration time for children and their families in the church’s Family Life Center.

For more information about the fine arts camp, please contact FBC-O at 409-886-7461, e-mail the office at info@fbco.org, or visit the web site, www.fbco.org.

Solid Rock Baptist to host prayer breakfast The Solid Rock Baptist Church will be hosting their 3rd Annual Prayer Breakfast to be held on May 21 at 8 p.m. at 2023 N. 4th Street and Decatur in Orange. Evangelist Lenail Crawford of Mount Zion Baptist Church will be the speaker for the service.

The community is invited to attended. For information and tickets, please contact Prophetess Dorothy Richard at 409-886-5387 or 409-221-7873.

Trinity Baptist Church

1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Charles Walton • Music Director Dana Cruse Morning Worship Sunday 11 a.m. • Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

West Orange Christian Church

• 900 Lansing Street, West Orange - 882-0018 Sunday: 9:30 AM Sunday School • 10:40 AM Worship Service Sunday 6:00 PM Evening Service Wednesday 6:00 PM Evening Service "Our church family welcomes you"

First Baptist Church Orangefield

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

• 608 Dogwood St., Orange (2 streets behind Horseman Store) • (409) 883-5466 • 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.

• Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet • Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

• 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City – 735-5546 Sunday Mornings – 8:15 AM – Worship Experience 9:30 AM – Sunday School • 10:45 – Worship Experience (Nursery provided at all services) For Youth on Sunday Afternoon – 3:30 to 6:00 PM – Mid and Sr. High • Sunday Evening – 7:00 PM – Taizé Service • For Children on Wednesday evening – 6:00 to 7:00 PM – JAM (Jesus and Me) Club Ages 4–10 Pastor Brad Morgan – email office@stpaulfamily.org

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

TO LIST YOUR CHURCH OR BECOME A SPONSOR, PLEASE CALL 735-5305

MARKET BASKET STORES Four Area Locations To Better Serve You

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

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NEEDED: Dependable drug-free, non-smoker, Christian to keep twin girls, 3 yrs. old in my Orangefield home.

Daytime hrs. M-F. Call 670-3218 or after 3 p.m. call 779-4542.

Field Workers - 5 temporary positions; approx. 9 + months; Duties: propagation of plant material in the nursery and preparing plants for future planting of the wetlands. $8.97 per hour; Job to begin on 5/20/11 through 3/1/12.

2 month experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; guaranteed of contract.

Employment offered by Dauterive Contractors, Inc. dba: Wetlands Restoration located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (337) 364-9613 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency using job order # 380061. For more info regarding your nearest SWA you may call (409) 839-8045.

EMPLOYMENT ESTABLISHED LOCAL BUSINESS looking for dependable worker with Plumbing experience, no license required, must be able to pass ISTC/TWIC and must pass drug screen, (409) 3132870. (5/18) MAXIMUM EFFECTS NEEDING 2 hair dressers, massage therapist, and nail tech.

Call Christine if interested at 886-7776.

Busy Beauty Salon has opening for hair dresser. Call 886-7286.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED SEMI-RETIRED sheet rocker and painter. Willing to work for small truck or van. 3654045.

APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC DRYER for sale. $95.00 Works great. Call Patty at 988-4842 USED APPLIANCES, start-

ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & Main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

I HAVE A LIKE NEW SCOOTER that my grandmother, who recently passed away, used very rarely. I am wanting to sell it to a person in need. I am asking $1,200 o.b.o. Give me a call at 409332-9263.

white, “Mister Kitty”, missing from 302 Stafford, BC, neutered, has chip, very beautiful, REWARD, (409) 738-3443.

LOST PARROT IN BC, last seen on Quincy St. flying towards Russel St. 5/14/11, can talk when not alarmed, REWARD, (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524.

KENMORE WALL MOUNT GAS oven w/ LED read out, 21.5” wide, 30.5 “ tall. 23.25 “ deep, $85; Kenmore gas cook top, 19” x 27”, $45, both used only 2 years, (409) 553-3332.

FRIDGIDARE FREEZER, upright, frost free, $200, (409) 331-5864.

BEAUTIFUL DOLL COLLECTION MUST SEE! will consider all reasonable offers, call for an appointment to see, (409) 886-5725

FURNITURE SECTIONAL SOFA w/ fold out bed, $60, (409) 332-3914.

THE LONGHORN CLUB IS NOW HIRING Security Guards

THE LONGHORN CLUB IS NOW HIRING

Waitress

Apply at 2374 Hwy 109s.

Vinton, Louisiana

Apply at 2374 Hwy 109s.

Vinton, Louisiana

Some experience required. For more info, 337-589-5647 ext. 118

Some experience required. For more info, 337-589-5647 ext. 118

COACH HANDICAP SCOOTER W/ cover and charger, like new, $800 (cost over 1,400 new), call for more details @ (409) 988-3723.

(5/25) BENNY BARNES RECORD collection. This collection consists of 60 of his 45 RPM records, all are in excellent cond., asking $440, Call Tony at (409) 718-6785.

SERVICES HOME OR BUSINESS CLEANING! Angies Cardinal Cleaning Service.

Home or Business, Move Outs, reasonable rates, price based on many factors, references available, friendly service, Bonded, (409) 5533705.

POND DIRT FOR SALE in Mauriceville, Tx. Planning to dig 1 quarter acre pond.

Selling dirt and fill clay to anyone within four miles. Call to determine if you qualify. 8 to 9 yard load $35. Call 409670-5936, 409-330-3588 or 409-794-5404.(5/18)

ELEC. WESLO TREADMILL, slightly used, $350. Call Carlton Harmon @ 670-0232.

(TFN CH)

LOST & FOUND LOST, MALE CAT, black &

SEARS CROSSWALK TREADMILL. Used less than 15 hours. $125. Call 409-8867672.

TREADMILL - PROFORM XP 680 Crosstrainer. Paid $860, will take $450. Also, 50 year collection of Tiara Glassware.

Call 409-886-3040

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY RINGS, 1 Kt. A marque diamonds, 14Kt. gold, $850, (830) 822-7050.

FULL BED SET, complete set w/ mattress, $450, (409) 6709272 or 886-5725.

Lumberton, TX, please call first to make sure we are home @ (409) 755-4603 or 781-8561. (5/25)

WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER, $350 for both; 1 1/2 Ton Fredrich A/C unit, $150; Hotpoint gas stove, $150; Dearborn heater w/ blower, $150; fire proof safe, $400; ‘85 Mercury Marquet, excellent shape, $1,500, (409) 883-3883.

MISCELLANEOUS WEDDING RING W/ 2 GUARDS, WHOLE SET $650, (409) 670-9272.

ELECTRIC DRYER, Whirlpool, 2 years old, $150, (409) 330-6633.

Field Workers - 5 temporary positions; approx. 9 months; Duties: to operate tractors during the preparation and maintenance of the crop fields before, during and after the harvesting season. $8.97 per hour; Job to begin on 7/1/11 through 4/1/12.

3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; guaranteed of contract. Employment offered by Wilson Terry Farms located in Franklin, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 337923-4823 or call their nearest SWA office at 409-839-8045 using job #382081.

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

DAYLILLIES! Over 300 Cuttibars to choose from.

Pink, peach, yellow, orange, purple, red, white, multicolored, singles, doubles, spiders. 6720 N. Fawn,

CHRISTIAN WOMAN SEEKS care giving / housekeeping duties in the BC/Orange area, experienced, reliable, responsible, have references, Call Brenda for more details @ (409) 344-2158.

PIANO LESSONS Summer Classes Fall Registration experienced Teacher Karen Lee (409) 718-6626

PETS & LIVESTOCK YORKIE/ POODLE MIX puppies, $200 ea., (409) 7452839.

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You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising (409)

239-1956

G.O. BLAND CLEARING

HOME SERVICES

SEWING MACHINE & VACUUM CLEANER REPAIRS In Your Home!

Tune Up Special $29.95 All Makes & Models

Let us Brushhog your land!

• Up to 8” trees removed • Dirt Work • Demolition

(409) 769-1455

(409) 670-6134

LAWN WORK • Cut Grass • Weed Eat Call today at (409) 553-2823 313-6431

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading • Bushhogging • Garden Tilling • New home pads Prepared • Sewer / Water / Electrical Lines Dug Home 735-8315 Cell 670-2040

CARPENTER WORK THE SMALL JOBS THE BIG BOYS WON’T TO U C H .

Carpenter work, vinyl siding, minor plumbing & more, call for free estimates, Call Larry English @ (409) 882-1471 or 882-4288.

Cement Finishers Lawn Maintenance Service

ALL TYPES OF CEMENT WORK CLEAN-UP WORK & TRACTOR WORK LARGE & SMALL JOBS 25 YRS EXPERIENCE! Call Owner - Wesley Paplion at

337.304.5993

HERE’S MY CARD!

H &H

BATES

Stump Grinding RESIDENTIAL GRINDING NO JOB TOO SMALL BBB ACCREDITED

DUMP TRUCK AND TRACTOR SERVICE (409)

313-3840 9880638

882-9672

Card Ads Only $25 Per Week (Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum) Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd. in BC, or 320 Henrietta in Orange

Natural Born Spiritual Palm & Card Reader and Advisor

Open 8am to 9pm By appointment only Call for an appointment

Tells Past - Present and Future advise on Love, Marriage, and Business Affairs.

No Problem so great that She can’t solve.

All Readings Confidential.

2375 Texas Ave. (Hwy 87), Bridge City, TX 77611 ~ (409) 735-2143.

1 Free Question Answered by Phone.

2 ABANDONED DOGS, sisters, free to good homes, about 1 yr. old, good with kids & other pets, wormed, have ads & picts. on Bridge City Classified.com, call Amy @ 920-3765.

GERMAN & AUSTRAILIAN SHEPHARD MIX, male, nutered, all shots & wormed, must have fenced yard, (409)746-9502.

FREE TO GOOD HOME, male Chihuahua & rat terrier mix, house trained, all shots up to date, can’t keep due to living arragements, very lovable, month supply of dog food, (409) 988-8560 after 6.

RAT TERRIER DOGS, mother and son, must go to same home, must have fenced yard, shots & wormed, free to good home, (409) 746-9502.

LAB/PIT MIX, 8M old, spayed fem., on heart worm prev., free to good home, (409) 7469502.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets every Tues. at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor.

AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

Shop The Record!

The Miraculous Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus: In the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you for this very special one (mention favor).

Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it.

Then in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted.

Never known to fail.

K.H.

GCI

PJAN LAWN CARE

CONSTRUCTION • Interior & Exterior Repair • Tile • Flooring And More!

Call Chris @ (409) 474-2999 or 738-3009

LEE’S LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES

(409)

720-7308

Mowing, weedeating, edging, pressure washing and flower beds.

Most yards $30. Call or Text your request to

779-9477 Tractor and Dump R&S Truck Service We haul dirt and spread,

sand, 60/40, top soil, slag, limestone, wash-out, bark and garden mix. We also do Dozer Work, backhoe, mini & large Excavator work. We dig ponds and fill swimming pools, remove concrete. No Job too small. call for price @ (409) 735-6588

735-5305 OR 886-7183

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE!

MADAM PEARL

PIT BULL PUPPIES, born March 13, parents on site, $150 ea., pict. on southeasttexas.com, (409) 719-6724.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & nutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome.(409) 746-9502.

ALL AROUND HOUSE LEVELING • 25 Years Experience • Insured & Bonded • Local People

Lee Vickers (Peanut)

(409) 313-3107 or 313-1057

Real House Leveling

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

HARRY’S

Since 1963

APPLIANCE & SERVICE INC Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty • FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

886-4111

302

FINANCING AVAILABLE

302302

302 N. 10TH. Street

302

TERRELL’S 302302

738-5001

302

Insured & Bonded

• Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Haul Offs • Stump Grinding

• General Landscapes • Tropical Landscapes • Spring/Fall Clean Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Palm Trees Installed • Grass Installation • Tree Removal • 8 Yard Loads Delivered • 60/40 Sand/Garden Mix • Driveway Materials

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Starks Mayhaw to kick off Thursday The 19th annual Starks Mayhaw Festival kicks off Thursday, May 19th at 4 p.m. All vendors will be open at this time. The talent Show will start at 7:30 p.m. Entry forms may be downloaded at www.mayhawfest.com. The entry fee is $10.

On Friday, May 20, school will dismiss at noon. The Bike Parade lineup is at 2:30 p.m. with the Bike Parade starting at 3 p.m. Parade Marshals will be Martin Johnson and the Starks High School Class C Basketball Champions.

The festival opens at 4 p.m. Awards for the Bike Parade will be given at this time. All vendor booths will be open.

The Courtesy Booth will open Saturday morning, May 21st at 8:30 a.m. to serve biscuits, Mayhaw jelly, and fresh churned butter. There will be a jelly making demonstration after the biscuits have been served. Mr. Hershel Frazier, of DeQuincy will be grinding corn into cornmeal also at the Courtesy Booth.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS THE VILLA’S AT COW BAYOU, located at 3650 Fish Hook in Bridge City, now has 1 & 2 bedroom opening!

Enjoy comfortable living in a quiet, secluded surrounding.

Located in Bridge City School District with convenient access to Orange, Port Arthur and Mid-County, we are close to all area refineries! Covered parking, washer/dryer connections are provided. We supply your city of Bridge City water, thrash & sewer. Please call today for your personal tour! 409-988-5754.

DOUGLAS OAKS, located at 604 Douglas Street in Bridge City, now has a 1 &2 bedroom opening! Enjoy living in a quiet, secluded surrounding. Located in Bridge City School District with convenient access to Orange, Port Arthur and Mid-County areas.

We are close to the refineries! Garage/covered parking, washer/dryer connection are provided. We supply your water, trash & sewer! Please call today for your personal tour! 409-988-5754.

1/1 FURNISHED W/ CARPORT, all utilities paid, smoke and drug free, pet free, $600 monthly + dep., 2619 Briggs Dr., Victory Gardens area, 3 Blocks from BC, (409) 735-4569. (5/25)

2/1 EXTRA LG APT in Orange. CH/A. All appliances included. Hardwood floors & carpet. Small pets ok for $150 deposit. $645/month. $650 deposit. FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE! Call Christine at 883-2187, 779-6580, or 8867776.

1/1 IN ORANGE w/carport, storage, all appliances included. Fireplace, ceiling fans, CH/A. Small pets ok with $150 deposit. $550/ month. $550/deposit. FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE! Call Christine at 883-2187, 7796580 or 886-7776.

ROOMS FOR RENT. Perfect for short term lease options.

Fully furnished including linens and towels. All bills paid.

Cleaned twice a month. No pets. Call Christine at 8832187, 779-6580 or 886-7776.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL SPACES on Texas Ave. & Roundbunch Rd., BC, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 7352030. (M&R) FORMER LAWYER’S OFFICE, just off Texas Ave., $1,200 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-2030. (M&R) MINI STORAGE SPACES, $40 monthly & up, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-2030. (M&R) HOME RENTALS FOR RENT 3/1/1 2211 TRAVIS in Orange. $450/month,

12273 IH-10E. ORANGE TX 77630 Sat. May 21 8:00-4:00 Sun. May 22 1:00-4:00 New & Used Parts Windows, Doors, Hitches, Misc.

Office Furniture

LLOYD’S I-10 RV CENTER

Our Kid Games start at 10 a.m. with the scavenger hunt. Each contestant must have an adult

with them to participate. Sign up is in the pavilion. A cash drawing will be held for all though who enter the scavenger hunt. All Mayhaw $200/deposit. Call 409-5045945.

smokers only. LCMCISD. Call 883-5556.

FOR RENT 3/1/1 809 TEXAS in Orange. $450/month, $200/deposit. Call 409-5045945.

AVAILABLE NOW, 3/2 IN W.O.,newly updated, granite counter tops, marble shower, ceramic tile & carpet, nice fenced yard, $850 + dep., lease req., (409) 504-8879.

(5/18)

1/1 IN MAURICEVILLE, Log Cabin, in the woods, $550 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 7352030. (M&R) NICE 3/2/2, w/ granite counter tops, ceramic floors, $1,000 monthly + $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030. (M&R) 3/1/1 W/ CP IN BC, clean, deck in backyard, quiet neighborhood, local to bank and Wal-Mart, stove, refrig., washer and dryer, $795 monthly + &795 dep., (409) 720-7865 or 313-0390, 360 Quincy, available now!

AVAILABLE 6/1, 2 STORY 3/1.5, wood and ceramic floors, ceiling fans, enclosed porch, small fenced yard, appliances, on Border St., No Hud, $700 monthly + dep., lease req., I can E-Mail photos, (409) 504-8879. (5/18) SPACIOUS 1/1 1000 sf.

Includes dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker, oven/ smooth surface stove, w/d connections, central A/C & heat, ceiling fans. Water included in price. $675/ mo + Special move in price $300 deposit. No HUD. Non-

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 bed, 1.5 bath home.

2309 Coronado $950 month plus $950 deposit. No HUD or Pets. 745-9301. (5/18) 509 3RD. ST., ORANGE, 3/2. all appliances, $900 monthly, HUD OK, (409) 767-9095.

(5/11) SMALL 2/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, 140 schoolview, No Pets, references req., $525 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 719-8636 or 540-2205.

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 7347771. (cctfn) 2/1 IN SHADY BC, #107 Hazel able now! $450 dep., references 474-1518.

ESTATES, St., availMonthly + req., (409)

3/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $450 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF AUBREY RAY SANDERS, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of AUBREY R AY SANDERS, Deceased, were issued on the 13th day of MAY, 2011, in Cause No. P15822 pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, Probate Division to HELEN L. HAYDEN. The residence of such executor is #2 Circle C, Orange, TX 77630.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Helen L. Hayden Helen L. Hayden

Independent Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARTIN FERNANDEZ ORTA Deceased, were issued on May 12 2011, in Cause No. P15821, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: NANCY JANE ORTA. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 12th day of May, 2011

Queens both past and present are invited to come and participate in these games.

The Starks Domino Tournament will also be on Saturday, May 21st. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with games to start at 9 a.m. Call Sam Berwick, 743-6182 for more information.

Introduction of the Starks Mayhaw Festival Queen’s court will be at 12 noon. Queens need to meet at the pavilion around 11:30 a.m.

The auction will begin at 1 p.m. Auctioneer will be Roy Hoosier. The school, fire department, historical society, Lions Club, VFW Ladies Aux, and churches will provide the items for the auction. Come out and support these worthy causes.

On Saturday, May 21, Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone will entertain at 5:30 p.m.. Michael Sarver, American Idol finalist, will perform on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Michael is a native of Sulphur and now lives in Jasper. He won his first Talent Show Contest at the Starks Mayhaw Festival Talent Show.

There will be many vendors. Food vendors 3/1 FURNISHED, CA/H, all elec., BCISD, water and garb. paid, $585 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 670-3381 or 3130642.

BC 2/2, CA/H, all elec., nice & clean, stove & refrig., mini blinds, garbage paid, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 7355230.

HOME SALES 3/2/2 IN OCISD, West orange, 403 Newton, $45,000, No Owner Finance, (409) 7354255.

HOME TO BE MOVED, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood floors, on piers to be moved by purchaser. 3274 Little Cypress Drive. Call 409-8838905.

VIDOR - OWNER FINANCE. 735 East Rail Road. $75,000.

3/1 with commercial building central heat and air. 409-4660529.

3.9 ACRES W/ 2/2/1 BRICK home, completely furnished, 2 barns, tractor & equipment, boat/ motor & trailer. Hwy 63, 6 miles from Burkville, $125,000, (409) 565-4957.

ORANGE OWNER FINANCE. 809 Texas. 3/1 carport. $36,900; Orange 1603 Bowie. 4/1. $28,900.

Call 409-504-5945 for details.

FREE! FREE! FREE! wood and tin building, 24’ x 24’, to be demolished and moves off, yours if interested, 5700 Highlander, Victory Gardens, (409) 735-5651 or 553-1887.

4/2/1CP ON 3 ACRES, OFISD or WOCISD, for more info call Tina @ (409) 256-0713 or 284-2899.

ORANGE, FOR SALE BY OWNER finance, 809 Texas.

3/1 Carport. $36,900. 409504-5945.

TOTALLY REMODELED 3/2/2, open floor plan, granite, tile, custom cabinets, custom blinds, S.S. appliances, screened porch, 12’ x 16’ storage building, BCISD, great location, call for an appointment at (409) 313-6085. (6/1) 5/3/5 IN BCISD, DID NOT FLOOD, acreage, RV cover, $165,000, 409-735-7447.

OWNER FINANCE. 2211 Travis. 3/1/1. $36,900. $3000 down, $364 a month. Call 409-504-5945.

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FOR SALE: 16 SPACES at Mobile Home Park in Mauriceville, 3 trailor income $1200. Water well and septic system. Call 409-504-5945.

State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

QUAIL TRAILS, OFISD, two new 2.5 acre partially cleared lots, Livestock and Mobiles OK, financing is available, WOODRIDGE LAND CO., (409) 745-1115.

10 ACRE TRACTS, partially cleared, , LCMISD, MMUD water & sewer available, private roadway, Seller Fiance, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

MOBILES OK, 1.282 acres on 2 wooded lots in Mauriceville, LCMISD, MMUD water & sewer available, financing available, .WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

PERFECT FOR MOBILE HOME IN BCISD, just outside city limits, concrete mobile home runners and patio slab already on property, nice location, first $9,000, (409) 8828073. (4/20) (tfn) MOBILE HOME SALES 2/1 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, #107 Hazel St., available now! $3,500, (409) 474-1518.

‘07 REDMAN MANUF. HOME, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 15’ x 54’, 2/1, roll in shower, custom built handicap accessable, skirting, 2 porches w/ ramps, Must Sell Soon, asking $24,000 OBO, (409) 351-9260.

AUTOMOBILES ‘92 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, runs good, $700, (409) 745-3914 ‘97 BUICK LeSABRE, 3.8 V-6, 196K miles, real good cond., $1,675 blue book value, (409) 735-3436 ask for Wayne.

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• Week of May 18, 2011

will have funnel cakes, hot links, hamburgers, jambalaya, rib eye sandwiches, blooming onions, baked potatoes, fried fish, shrimp baskets, barbecue sandwiches, and many more.

The Starks Volunteer Fireman Fund will have Mayhaw trees for sale. The booth will open on Thursday at 4 p.m. The firemen will have a weed eater for a $1.00 donation.

The Starks Historical Society will have books for sale. Genealogy information will be available.

They will also have a wood burning grill for a $1.00 donation per ticket. They are in the process of buying a building for the Historical Society.

The Starks Lions Club will again have their hot links for sale. Come by and help this worthy organization. The Starks Lions Club is a service club will helps to support the youth of Starks.

Each year they give two scholarships to the seniors at Starks High School.

There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed and no pets allowed except for service animals.

Come out and support this great festival.

Bring your lawn chairs.

TR AV E L T R A I L E R S & TRAILERS ‘09 GULFSTREAM KING SPORT, 3 slides, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, setup for stackable W/D, full size refrig., sleeps 10, lots of storage, bumper pull, (409) 284-2251, ask for Art. ‘01 COACHMAN T.T., slide, full size bed, sleeps 6, all self contained, shower & bath, all appliances inc. Microwave & awning, A/C, $6,450 OBO, call any time at (409) 498-0339 or 474-2711.

T R U C K S & VA N S

‘98 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, PS/B, new tires, good work truck, $3,450, (409) 746-2421 or 313-7732.

‘88 CHEVROLET P.U., runs good, $1,200, 543-8089 or 886-7329.

MAXI-VAN, 97 CHEV. EXPRESS, white w/blue interior, 2 bucket seats, 3 bench seats, runs great. $2,950.

Also, BOX-VAN, GMC camper, loaded, $5,900. Also, red Hydrostream pleasure BOAT/ trailer, $750; motor for sale separately. 409-679-7036.

‘'85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB,

A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 735-7353 ‘04 RED FORD RANGER Super Cab for sale. 84,000 miles, V6 Engine, AC, Power Steering, Automatic Transmission. $9,000. Call 409-883-8101 or 409-3302674.

RECORD BUY OF THE WEEK!

‘02 FORD F-150 4 DR., 4 new Michelin tires, bed cover, running boards, 6 CD changer, recently tuned up, UV Ray window tints, window rain shields, new brakes, 170K miles, can be seen at 510 Austin, BC, (409) 735-9449 or 670-3415. (5/25)

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THURS. THRU SAT., 4902 LEN DR., MAURICEVILLE, 9 till 2, Come See! FRI. & SAT., 2103 BONNIE W. ORANGE. Fri. 8 am to 4 pm, Sat. 8 am to 2 pm. Plenty of everything, too many to name!

40 H.P. MERCURY MOTOR,, tilt & trim, low hours, $3,500 FRI. & SAT., Greater St. Paul Church Fundraiser. 1310 Link Street. Friday 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday 6:30 a.m. until. neg., (409) 883-7342.

MOTORCYCLES ETC.

SAT., 5166 Old Hwy 87 (Little Cypress), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 families: men, ladies, boy, girl and baby clothes; stroller, 49CC MADAMI DIRT toys, Men’s western boots, household, tools, CB radio and DOBBER Motorcycle. Only much more.

330 actual miles, new battery, very well kept, good running condition, 2004. $495.00. SAT., 16634 HWY 62S., ORG./BC, 7 till 4. Tons of clothes, toys, books, sporting equip., crafts and More!

409-735-2075.

SUZUKI 50 4 WHEELER, SAT., 300 HENRY, BC, 8 till ? Home decor, women’s KAZUMA 110 4 wheeler, 110 clothes, baby items, misc.

Pocket Rocket, (409) 7453254.

SAT., 4924 MEEKS DR., ORG., in Greenway add., estate/ ‘07 POLARIS SPORTSMAN benefit sale, 7 till 4. BBQ Chicken lunches, $7, lots more 500 HO, snorkeled w/ radia- good stuff! tor kit, freshly over hauled w/ Wiseco parts, 28” Outlaw tires SAT., 204 DAVID, BC, 8 til noon. Excercise bike, coffee on 12” rims, $3,000, (409) tables, home decor, clothes, baby items & clothes, misc.

745-4685 after 4.

‘07 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Touring ROAD KING CLASSIC, for sale by owner asking $4500 contact me at bendnn7@msn.com / 214937-4710.

SAT., 9207 BEVERLY DR., OF, in Oak Manor on Hwy 1442, Estate/garage sale, No Early Birds, 7 till 11. Household items, couch, table & chairs, entertainment center, More!

LARGE GARAGE SALE. 2103 Newton. Wed-Fri. 8 a.m. until. Lg. Cast Iron Stove, table w/four chairs, lg. space Deerborn heater, and much more.

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Shangri La Honors Veterans with Memorial Day Ceremony Staff Report

For The Record

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. Those wishing to attend the ceremony will be given free entry starting at 2 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at 2:45 p.m. To explore the gardens either before or after the event an admission ticket will need to be purchase. Visitors are encouraged to bring folding chairs for seating, and Shangri La will be open throughout Memorial Day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for visitors of all ages.

The program will be lead by a welcome speech from Michael Hoke, Director of Shangri La then followed by recognition of veterans. During the program, Raegan Grantham from Lamar University will sing the National Anthem and “America the

Beautiful”; Marie Moreau will give a presentation and prayer as well. The ceremony will conclude with a ringing of the Great Bell, one minute of silence in remembrance of those who gave their lives for their country and “TAPS” played by Rebecca Kent of Lamar University.

“Gardens have always been a special place of remembrance and Shangri La feels that we should remember those that gave their all for our county. Even though Shangri La is normally closed on Monday, we will be open Memorial Day for this important ceremony and to allow visitors to experience the gardens,” said Shangri La Director, Michael Hoke.

Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 409-670-9113 or visit http://www.shangrilagardens.org/.

Shangri La announces Solar Energy Home Tour in Orange on June 4 Staff Report

For The Record

Solar energy has arrived in Orange County, and on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will sponsor a tour of three local homes that have converted to photovoltaic systems, a form of solar based electricity.

During the tour, tour homeowners will describe the details of the solar energy modifications of their homes. All tours will depart by bus from Shangri La, and an entrance ticket must be purchased.

Those wanting to go on the tour must make a reservation by calling 409-670-9799.

Prior to departure, there will be a presentation on some of Shangri La’s environmentally sound practices, and a book on being eco-friendly will be distributed to participants.

Shangri La is considered one of the “greenest” places in Texas

having been awarded the Platinum Certification for LEED®-NC, which verifies its design and construction reached the highest green building and performance measures.

Shangri La Director Michael Hoke says, “Today, even in small communities such as Orange, people are getting involved in earth-friendly practices. Three local homeowners have gone the extra mile by reducing their carbon footprints through the use of solar energy.”

Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information call 409-670-9113 or visit http://www. shangrilagardens.org/.

LCM grad named to UT student government Taylor Pousson, a 2010 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School just finished his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin.

He was recently appointed to the university’s student government executive branch as the associate director of appropriations for the 2011-2012 school year.

He will coordinate and oversee distribution of approximately $20,000 throughout the year to different student organizations at UT. Taylor was appointed to the position

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by the student body president and was then approved by the student government’s legislative assembly.

This past year, Taylor served in the student government’s internship program for freshmen, the Longhorn Legislative Aide program, where he was one of 18 students chosen from the freshman class at UT for membership in the program.

Taylor is the son of Ray and Melissa Pousson and the grandson of Ruth and the late Eugene Pousson, Kenneth and Mary Ballard, and Bill and Joyce Millar.

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Stark Museum of Art Announces Sunday Hours for May 22, 29 The Stark Museum of Art will be open Sunday, May 22 and Sunday, May 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. in honor of International Museum Day. International Museum Day was established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums, and more than 30,000 museums in 100 countries will hold special activities on this occasion. Admission is free of charge and children are always welcome, if accompanied by an adult.

“The Stark Museum of Art joins with museums around the world in scheduling activities to increase public awareness of museums in developing societies. This year the theme is Museums and Memory, highlighting the role of museums in preserving memories and telling stories.

At the Stark Museum we are observing International Museum Day by opening on two Sunday afternoons. This pro-

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vides more hours, especially during leisure time, so that families and individuals can visit the Museum, recall the memories of the American West, and create their own stories in response to art.

The two Sunday afternoons, May 22 and May 29 are also days surrounding the American Association of Museums’ convention in Houston when thousands of museum professionals will be traveling to Texas,” commented Sarah Boehme, Director of the Stark Museum of Art. Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Group tours are available by appointment. For more information call 409.886.ARTS (2787) or visit http://www. starkmuseum.org/.

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