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County Record Vol. 52 No. 46

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Bad exposure Local women join class action suit after photos discovered on web Debby Schamber For The Record

A Beaumont attorney, John Morgan, has filed a class action lawsuit in Orange County which has gained attention, against TEXXXAN.com and GoDaddy.com claiming his client’s were victims of the websites.

According to the petition, “This explicit website is dedicated to publishing intimate photos of young women, and

also publishing private facts about these women, all of which are done without obtaining permission or authorization from the women who are the victims of this website.”

The petition also states,” The Defendants who own this website, or who contribute to its contents, or who subscribe to its contents, or who subscribe to this website, are fully aware that they do not have permission from many of the women victims to publish their photographs or their personal information.”

Morgan said he was surprised by the national media attention the case has gotten.

Since the story broke, it has continued to escalate and has gone global as well. He also said he disagrees with the le-

gal analysts voicing their opinion and about their claims of freedom of speech protects the website.

Some of the legal analysts have stated the website is protected by 47 USC 230, which states websites aren’t liable for third-party content. They added, the same law explicitly protects website users, and a recently enacted anti-SLAPP law in Texas which was designed to discourage anti-free speech lawsuits such as this one.

The case has been described as “weak” but Morgan said he will fight for the victims all the way to the supreme court if necessary. But, he has been busy conducting research on case laws and feels this a a

Gary and Angie Locke are donned for a ride in the Krewe of Krewe’s Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

Faces of Mardi Gras

OC Relay FOSKEY: for Life Fight for justice meets continues Staff Report For The Record The Orange County Relay for Life will holding monthly Team Captain meetings at the Lamar State College – Orange Wilson Building, Room 101.

Team captain meetings are scheduled for: Monday, Feb. 25, Monday, March 25 and Monday, April 22.

All Team Captain meetings are directed at planning for the Orange County Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., May 3 – 4, 2013 at Bridge City High School. This year’s theme is “A Little Bit of Texas, A Whole Lot of Hope.”

Individuals or teams interested in becoming involved with this event are invited to attend the meeting and register on-line at www.OrangeCountyRelay. org

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Debby Schamber For The Record

Life is in limbo for Laura Badeaux, the mother of Theresa Foskey, as she struggles to get through each day with the pain of losing her daughter in one of Orange County’s most brutal murders.

For Badeaux, the murder of her daughter, Theresa Foskey, 28, is just as real and filled with raw emotion as if it happened yesterday.

In September 1995, Badeaux was at her beauty salon when she told a neighbor of Foskey’s to give her daughter a message to call her later. It was the neighbor, however, who called back — telling Badeaux something was terribly wrong since there were several police cars at the Bayou Shadows trailer park where Foskey lived. The park was located near the intersection of Highways 62 and 87 and has since been done away with.

Investigators reported making a gruesome discovery inside Foskey’s home, as blood covered numerous surfaces inside the residence. Although no body was found in the trailer, it was evident to investiga-

Pam Crew is plumed for Mardi Gras.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

A picture of Theresa Foskey before she was brutally murdered in September 1995.

tors someone had been murdered inside the small residence.

Investigators worked to piece together what had happened. A dive team was initially sent out in search of Foskey’s body in the nearby waters of Cow Bayou. Officers did not have any leads indicating her body was there, only the fact that it was near the blood-spattered trailer.

A few days later, a fisherman would find parts of what was

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Bobby Fillyaw tosses beads from a float during the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras parade held in downtown Orange on Saturday.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

OC schools get mixed grades from STAAR Debby Schamber For The Record

The results of the STAAR tests were recently released with some area schools faring well while others need to work on their weaknesses in order to move forward.

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests are a series of state-mandated standardized tests in Texas public primary and sec-

ondary schools. It is used to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge learned in their grade level, according to the Texas Education Agency.

STAAR mostly replaced the TAKS in the spring of 2012, but students who entered 9th grade before the 2011-2012 school year continues to take the TAKS. This process is part of the TAKS to STAAR transition plan. By 2014 the last students will be taking the TAKS

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test, and the first students will graduate with completed STAAR end of course assessments.

Schools who receive funds from the state of Texas are required to enforce these tests

among students who attend the schools. Any private school, charter school, or home schooling that does not receive monetary support from Texas is not required to take the STAAR test.

The percent of BCISD students that met the Phase in standard of STAAR in 2012 was higher than the state percentage in all areas except four. The students tied the state percentage in sixth grade reading and seventh grade

math. The percentage of passers was lower than the state in two areas: seventh grade reading and seventh grade writing.

The seventh graders scored a 66 percent passed in writing compared to the state average of 71. In reading, they scored a 73 while the state average is 76.

“The teachers and students have already begun addressing the readiness and supporting

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County pays off loan, Crump balks at mandate Debby Schamber For The Record

Commissioners authorized repayment of the $3 million balance of the short term loan taken out with Wells Fargo Bank earlier in the fiscal year.

The purpose of the loan was to cover a budget shortfall to pay obligations due before tax revenues for 2012 were received.

Paying the loan early will reduce the interest owed.

“Next week you might want to give a report to the court on the final interest charges on the whole package,” Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux suggested

to County Treasurer Christy Khoury.

Originally the cost of the loan was to be $80,000 through March.

Commissioner Precinct 4 Jody Crump voted against adopting the Orange County Section 3 Plan required by the Federal government.

The Section 3 plan requires that any contractor working for Orange County on an Ike 2.2 Recovery funding project needs to have a certain amount of employees from Orange County to be minority and/or low to moderate income.

“Thirty percent of employ-

ees have to be of low or moderate income in Orange County.

They’re going to be tough on this. It’s required by the CRUMP Federal Government. They are pushing this heavily. This is supposed to go out into the bid specs of any project we have on Ike 2.2 funding. How is it going to affect the bids? How is it going to affect the response to them? We don’t know,” said Thibodeaux. “It’s got to be done. We have no choice in the matter on it at all. It all goes back to Washington. They are demanding this and it is something we’re going to have to abide by.”

Thibodeaux said he met with David Waxman last week, who said it shouldn’t be a problem, because most of the contractors the county uses already fill all the criteria.

Crump was upset at the fact the government was trying to exert power over the county by mandating these rules. “This is not good; they are telling us what we are going to do by extortion tactics. I don’t like this.

This is not what is good across the board for Orange County,” said Crump. “This is not right.

I think it is fairly disgusting what they are doing. I understand their tactics, but I have a problem with that.”

Commissioner Precinct 2 Owen Burton inquired if these rules would also be applicable to in-house projects concerning Ike 2.2 Recovery funds.

Clark Slacum, county engineer said he didn’t know if it applied to them but that most of the work was going to be done in-house.

“I understand where this is coming from, but it is hard for me to support it at all,” said Crump. He voted no. All other commissioners voted to approve since it was a Federal mandate.

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux was authorized by the court to sign a waiver permitting the Orange County Mosquito Control District aircraft to fly at low altitudes over the territory under their jurisdiction.

“If you have an aerial program; if you provide these services; these waivers are required by the FAA,” said Patrick Beebe, director of

mosquito control. “Standard flight rules say you cannot fly under 1,000 feet.” Beebe said for mosquito abatement that won’t work. They have to fly below 500 feet to be effective.

A waiver of the permit fee for the MARAD Beaumont Layberth Facility construction project was denied. Discussion on the issue of Church House Road would be saved to a later date when appropriate.

Donna Scales was authorized to replace a part-time worker for the Parks Department.

Harold D. Fuqua was appointed to fill the unexpired term of David Roberts on the ESD #4 board. Roberts submitted his resignation effective immediately last week.

Jill Shore announced a seminar by County and District Retirement System with a question and answer session about employee benefits will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Feb. 20 in the commissioners’ court room.

In a transportation department report, the court was advised 10 older radios, installed in newer buses three years ago would need to be replaced in the next budget year because

they will not work with Jefferson County’s system. They cannot be repaired and parts are unavailable.

Other radios can be upgraded at an approximate cost of $1,000 each. Judge Thibodeaux suggested the Southeast Regional Planning Committee may be able to help with the cost of updating and replacing the radios in question.

Thibodeaux announced he has been approached by officials of the bass tournament coming in March.

They have shown an interest in using Orange County buses to shuttle people from parking lots to the tournament staging area to relieve traffic problems. Thibodeaux said he knew it would be difficult on Thursday and Friday of that week, but said they will work it out and accommodate the request.

“I’m bringing it up to you now to look at the logistics and see what could be available and what buses will be available. We’re not going to say no,” said Thibodeaux. “I just want to let you know ahead of time. I’ll be working with you on that.”

Exygon, Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon returns to southeast Texas Southeast Texas’ premier outdoor sports event returns March 9, 2013, when several thousand runners are expected to participate in the fourth annual Exygon and Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon.

Once again, this year’s events also include the 13.1mile half-marathon and the 3.1-mile 5K run.

The full marathon, 26.1 miles, is a qualifying course for the famous Boston Marathon later this year. Once again, all activities begin at the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont.

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course that winds through downtown Beaumont. Runners will complete two loops to finish the race.

“This is a tremendous event for families to be a part of.

We have activities for all age groups and we’d like to encourage everyone who can do it to take part,” said Richard James, one of the co-organizers of the Exygon and Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon.

Helping the Kids Stay Fit Nutrition experts have warned for years that America is in the midst of a serious obesity epidemic among children and adults. One of the Gusher’s

newest events is aimed at encouraging children to exercise and stay fit. Youth up through the age of 18 are invited to join the Kid’s Marathon Club and keep a log of 23 miles of walking, running, or other activities. Youth who participate in and complete the 5K run will receive a medal to commemorate their dedication.

“We really love the Kid’s Marathon Club. By reaching them at an early age, we hope they will develop a life-long commitment to healthy habits,” said Amie James, who, with her husband James, is a co-organizer of the day’s

events.

Registration Details Participants in the 26.1 full marathon will pay $80 if they register before Jan. 31, 2013, and $95 after that date. Those running in the half-marathon will pay $75 before Jan. 31, and $85 after that date. 5K runners will pay $25 and $35 respectively, depending on when they register. For more information on registration and other details about the Exygon and Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon, please visit the website at www.thegushermarathon.com.

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STAAR results Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that were our areas of weakness,” said Gina Mannino, BCISD assistant superintendant.

Little-Cypress-Mauriceville third, fourth, fifth and eighth graders did better than students in the sixth and seventh grades. Overall they met or exceeded the state numbers while the sixth grade students struggled slightly with math scoring a 70 percent compared to a state percent of 72 and in reading scoring a 70 percent compared to the state of average of 74 percent.

West Orange–Cove CISD students failed to match or exceed the state percentage of students passing in grades third through 8th grades.

Third graders scored a 52 percent passed in reading while the state average was 76 percent. Thirty-six percent of third graders passed the math portion at WO-C while the state average was 68 percent.

Fourth graders reading scores were 53 percent at WO-C when at the state level 77 percent. In addition, 28 percent of West Orange students passed and at the state level 68 percent passed. The writing scores were 56 percent at WO-C while the state average was 71 percent.

Fifth graders also struggled.

The state averages for math were 77, reading 77 and 73 percent for science. The percentage of students passing at WO-C were for math - 45, reading - 52 and science 43 percent passing.

Sixth graders came slightly closer with 75 percent in the state passing reading compared to 69 percent at WO-S. In math the percentage difference was slighly greater with 77 percent passing compared to 52 percent at WO-S. The greatest deficit in the seventh graders scores at WO-C was 26 percent passed in math while the state average was 71 percent. The reading score was much closer with 76 percent of students passing in the state while at WO-C 64 percent passed. The state score for writing is 71 percent passed while it was a 20 percent drop for the WO-C score at 51 percent.

The state averages for eighth graders for math were 76 reading- 80 and 70 percent for science and 59 for social studies.

The percentage of students passing at WO-C were for math - 46, reading - 62 and science 20 percent and social studies 50 percent passed.

“In preparation for the STAAR exam, West Orange –

Fight for justice left of Foskey’s 5 feet 6 inch body in the murky waters of the Sabine River in Deweyville.

Badeaux remains filled with emotion over never seeing her daughter again and being forced to have a closed casket funeral.

“I had some rough times after leaving the kids father when they were young, but I would do it again because then I would have Theresa back,” Badeaux said.

Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are a nightmare and will remain so for the rest of her life.

Through it all, she said her family never gave up on the case and she will not rest until she sees justice served for her daughter.

“I miss her every minute of the day,” Badeaux said. “I can only hope no other parent will have to endure this type of pain. As a mother, I regret I wasn’t able to be there for her on the night she was murdered.”

In July 2009, James Edward Holden, 41, of Deweyville, was arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the murder. The arrest was only a small part of the journey to seek justice and put peace in their lives.

“My family prayed, wished and hoped the case would move forward for so long,” Badeaux said.

A year later, in July 2010, the case went to trial.

Badeaux was sitting in a front row of seat of the courtroom when Holden was brought in for a pre-trial hearing. As Holden was leaving and being lead away by deputies, he looked at Badeaux and quietly said, “I didn’t do it.”

Badeaux was shaken, but determined to move forward.

As the day of the trial inched closer, each day was filled with anticipation and dread.

Barely holding on to her last bit of sanity, Badeaux made her way to the courthouse daily during the trial. She remained in the courtroom during most of the testimony, but left when graphic photographs were introduced into evidence.

First to take the stand was Robert Graham, 44, of West Orange. Graham had shared the trailer with Foskey and they had been dating for four years.

Graham testified he arrived at the trailer at about 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, 1995, from work and found his trailer covered in blood. He also described the bloody handprints and pools of blood on the floor.

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Cove CISD has been making many significant changes to our instructional support program at both the campus and central office level. After receiving our test results, we are obviously disappointed. Despite this initial outcome, we are confident and committed to the plan we have in moving forward. We feel strongly that our improvements in instructional quality, combined with the District’s instructional support, will allow us to have a more positive result in future testing,” said James Colbert, West Orange – Cove CISD Superintendent in a statement.

Orangefield fifth graders did well in reading and math but scored lower than the state average with 66 percent compared to 73 percent. Sixth graders also struggled with math and scored with a 66 percent passing compared to 77 percent statewide.

Seventh graders at Orangefield schools did well in reading and writing and barely missed the mark in math with 68 percent passing compared to 71 percent.

Eighth graders did well except in social studies where they scored 36 percent passing compared to the state passing of 59 percent.

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The Texas Ranger, Jimmy Schroder, who investigated the case painted a picture to jurors of what he thinks happened on the night which ended Foskey’s life. He stated he believed Foskey was in the trailer’s kitchen/living room area when she was initially attacked. The attack continued as she went down the hall toward the back bedroom where the main door was located.

The largest amount of bloodstained carpet was by that door and just inside the back room which indicated to the Ranger, this was where the fight for her life ended.

A photo of the bottom of Holden’s feet was shown to jurors. It showed what Schraeder described as “healing cuts” which were believed Holden received in the nearby wooded area where Foskey was found.

The defense put three witnesses on the stand and all of whom shared the idea Holden was innocent.

Defense witness Slade Strickland said he was with Holden the night of Foskey’s murder and said the two went to a pool tournament. He also testified Holden had stayed at his house on the night in question and had slept on his couch.

Dr. Terry Welke, of the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office, performed the autopsy in 1995 shortly after Foskey’s body parts were found. Just a few days after Foskey was reported missing, her legs, arms, torso and head were found scattered in and near the river. Welke explained graphic pictures which showed Foskey’s body parts as the people in the courtroom sat silently. Some people looked down at the ground as the gruesome pictures were on the screen.

One thing which still haunts Badeaux is the fact, Foskey’s genital area and female reproductive organs were removed and still have not been found to this day.

However, the doctor determined the two stab wounds to her chest which also punctured her lungs were the cause of death. He also testified she had sustained six to seven wounds to the head with only one of them penetrating her skull. It is believed they were inflicted with an iron which was found in a wooded are near where her body was found.

The day after Foskey was reported missing, Holden voluntary gave a statement to police. Holden admitted to giving Foskey a ride home from a convenience store and they had intimate contact in her trailer home. DNA admitted

into evidence would confirm the fact he had been at the trailer.

In closing arguments, the prosecutor stated Holden was responsible for the sexual assault and death of Foskey. The state based the charge on what they said were Holden’s lies in connection with sex as well as cuts on his feet they tied to being barefoot in the woods, where portions of Foskey’s body were found.

Defense attorney Sonny Cribbs said the small amount of evidence in the case didn’t mean Holden assaulted and killed Foskey, but only that he had been there.

After a few days the trial was over and sent to the jury for deliberation. For Badeaux each passing minute seemed like an eternity.

Badeaux said she felt blindsided when the jury found him not guilty. As Holden’s family was elated, Badeaux was escorted out of the courthouse and left to deal with her feelings.

Now, more than two years later, with tears streaming down her face, the pain of not having justice served for Theresa is a very real emotion filled with pain.

“I waited for many years for the person responsible for stabbing and butchering my daughter to be apprehended and sent to prison,” Badeaux said. “Now, I don’t know what I am supposed to think.”

Foskey now has two grandchildren she never had the chance to see, much less to see her own daughters grow up to become young women. Her daughters Laura Lee and Amanda Judith are in their 20s and struggle too with a life without Theresa.

Badeaux describes her daughter as a happy, giving person and loved by many.

Each morning as she drinks a cup of coffee, Badeaux looks at Theresa’s picture and says good morning. She admits she has tried to maintain her life, but it is a constant struggle.

“I think about it everyday,” Badeaux said.

She added, she feels there is more to the investigation that was not mentioned in court, but hopes it will all come out in the near future. She vows to never give up on the case.

“I don’t know how I am supposed to feel anymore,” she said. “All I feel all the time is grief.”

Badeaux said she is “begging” anyone with information to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 409883-2612.

very viable lawsuit which can certainly be won.

According to Morgan, “pornography implies consent” and has to have “some sort of redeeming social value.”

“Revenge Porn” is obscenity and does not have the consent of the people in the picture and has a purpose of hurting the victim and does not have any sort of redeeming value whatsoever.

During his research Morgan discovered a federal decision in the 9th circuit court of appeals in California, where a judge stated revenge porn has a remedy in the state courts. In addition, if proven to be obscenity under the Federal Communications Decency Act then it is not protected.

“By its’ nature it is illegal and criminal and therefore not protected by federal law,” Morgan said.

The lawsuit states they want a temporary injunction in addition to a permanent injunction. In addition, they are seeking the recovery of actual and punitive damages plus attorney fees. The site has since shut down much to the relief of the victims.

For one of the victims, Kelly Hinson, 27, of Orange, the posting of a sexually explicit picture on the website has turned her life upside down. She first found out about her picture on the website when after a long day was trying to sleep. Her phone rang continuously. She answered it and a friend told her of the pictures and sent Hinson the link.

“I thought it was a joke at first,” Hinson said.

Hinson’s mother also saw the picture which left her horrified.

Hinson who was raped years ago, said she feels like it is happening all over again.

The photo on the site was taken with her boyfriend at the time. It was posted after he had died and therefore it could not have been him. But, she has no idea who actually posted the intimate photo.

For Hinson it was the hurtful comments about the picture including her “looks” and personal information in addition to the personal attacks which have deeply affected her.

Hinson who is pregnant said some of the comments made were that she should “put a gun in her mouth” and abort her ” baby with a rusty coat hanger.”

With the posting of her personal information there has been threats made on the internet and on her phone with up to 30 messages per day.

But, the comments she has endured do not stop on the internet or her phone.

Recently she went to a restaurant where she was humiliated by the snickering and fingerpointing of some customers at a table. Just w

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when she thought it could not be worse, she was also approached by a man at a store who claimed he had saved her picture for continued viewing.

“This has completely ruined my life,” Hinson said.

She says to the person who posted the picture, “Any angle you could hurt me, you did.”

Now, everywhere she goes and meets people, in the back of her mind she wonders if they know about the pictures on the website.

“We all make mistakes,” Hinson said.

But, she feels the person who posted the pictures went too far.

‘We are not bad people,” Hinson said of herself and the others victims. “We did not commit any crime.”

Hinson said she has tried to have the picture removed and file criminal charges, but she was unsuccessful.

Jillian Green, 23, of Orange, was also a victim of the website. But, her circumstances were different. Green who is a model had posed for the pictures with a photographer.

They were artful modeling shots showing her topless, but were meant to show the contours of her body in an artistic way.

“I am not a victim as far as it being revenge porn,” she said. “But I am a victim of society and it’s not porn. People are just close minded to see a person nude for art purposes.”

Green said she thinks her photo was stolen from her photographers website and put on the other website which leaves her “disgusted” at the thought of her pictures being exploited in such a manner.

‘It’s a natural state. Basically, it’s just my anatomy,” she added. “I am not touching myself or anything like that.”

Green had hoped it would all disappear.

But, six months later her father called her when someone approached him about the pictures. In addition to the original posting, there was a picture added which went too far.

According to Green, it was of Green with friends and family at the lake dressed in swimsuits. What pushed Green over the edge was her younger sister was included in the picture.

“I didn’t want my sister on there,” Green said.

With her parents support, she contacted Morgan because she doesn’t want them to suffer repercussions or be bullied.

Morgan is unsure whether there are other victims in Southeast Texas. But, sure other women who did not consent to their photos being posted on the website.

For now he will seek justice in the case for his clients and to ensure the website stays shut down permanently.

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neral Home in Vidor. Every youngster raised in Bridge City over the past 50 years knew of the “Birdman.” Bert, who was an Army veteran, served during the Korean War. He always carried seeds to feed the birds. I sat on a bench with him at Market Basket and found out he was just as knowledgeable as his high school classmate and friend Fred Gregory had told me he was. Bert did a lot of things out of the ordinary but what always amazed me the most was that he would walk from Bridge City to downtown Port Arthur, turn around and walk back the same day and would never accept a ride. For years, he walked the streets of Bridge City always helping the elderly and needy until a hurricane destroyed the apartment he live in and he was forced to move to Vidor where he died. He will long be remembered as the man who would stop and point at the sky. Now he’s gone to that place. May he rest in peace.

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LOCAL YOUNGSTERS - SUPER TIME AT SUPER BOWL XLVII Even though neither of their favorite teams, the Saints or Texans, were in the Super Bowl, Roy’s two grandsons, Sean and Collin Gros, couldn’t have picked a better Super Bowl to attend. It had all the elements of a great game then some. A record setting 108 yard kick off return, great goal line stands and a close game that the Baltimore Ravens eventually won 34 to 31 over the San Francisco 49ers. The lights in the Super Dome in New Orleans went out causing a 33 minute, 55 second game delay. A record setting 164 million viewers watched and waited for the lights to come back on. The brothers, who were seated behind the Raven bench, had a good view of the players interacting during the intermission. Of course watching 17-year veteran Ray Lewis, who won his second Super Bowl ring, was a trip in itself for the boys. Half time was a blast. Texan Beyonce dressed in leather performing with Destiny’s Child, was a great concert and class act. There is everyone else then there is Beyonce. The entire game pageantry was festive, like only New Orleans can put on, with several tons of confetti covering the Dome from all directions at games end. The two brothers were pulling for different teams but there were also two more important brothers on opposite sides of the field. Coach John Harbaugh and his 15 month older brother Jim. John and his Ravens won, Jim had a chance to win after climbing from a 21-6 deficit at halftime and then the lights went out and the 49ers surged to within three points. Collin and Jim, the youngest brothers both won.

What would Jim tell his older brother at midfield after he beat him. Vegas was betting the meeting would last eight seconds plus, but it took less than five seconds. John told Jim, “I love you.” Jim responded saying, “Congratulations.” That was it.

Later John said Jim is the best coach in the NFL, “Just look what he’s accomplished with the 49ers over the last two years.”

John said facing Jim after the game was the hardest part. As for Sean and Collin, it was a once in a lifetime experience that will stick with them throughout the ages. Jan. 16, 1972 their grandfather attended Super Bowl VI, Dallas beat Miami 24-3 at Tulane Stadium and he still talks about it. Despite getting sick on stadium food, Collin says it was worth every bit of it. He still hasn’t gotten up the nerve to razz his older and bigger brother Sean about his Ravens winning. *****I’ve gotta move on. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

KREE MAKES IDOL’S TOP 40 Even though Kree Harrison, whose roots run deep in Orange County, wasn’t featured on the live American Idol show last week, she is listed as number 15 of the top favorites. Like many others, Kree was held back for the Las Vegas showing.

The judges will decide who advances to the top 20, 10 girls, 10 boys, and then the viewers will decide the top 10. wet paint. com American Idol had Kree on their top 40 spoiler list. Although they predicted that this season’s winner would be more of an Adele-Beyonce singer, Kree Harrison is forcing them to rethink their forecast. She could be the spoiler of season 12. Season 10 winner, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina, runner up, both country singers, have done extremely well. Kree, who has her late mother’s good looks, was signed at age 12 by Lyric Street Records, an imprint of Disney, but creative differences because she wanted to stick to her country roots ended the relationship with the label. The ending of that relationship allowed her to be eligible for Idol. Kree may just have what it takes to win it all. Orange County will be pulling for their native daughter.

CONDOLENCES Cecil Paul Bryant would have been 92 years of age on Feb. 13. A native of Hicks, Louisiana and a graduate of Slagle High School, Lamar College and the University of Houston, where he earned a BS and a masters degree. He spent his life in education as did Ann, his wife of 64 years. Cecil is credited with naming the Bridge City mascot, “Cardinal” after the Lamar Cardinals, where he attended college. He and brother Casey were the first coaches at Bridge City after it became a high school. Over the years, the Bryant brothers contributed a lot to the advancement of the Bridge City community. Casey died at Christmas a few years ago. They came from a poor family of 13 children. At one time, Cecil was the largest property owner in Bridge City and also owned several post offices around the country. He also was a charter director of the Bridge City Bank. He was never known to waste a nickel and never passed up a penny on the ground. He was highly intelligent and a guy I liked a lot. Our deepest sympathies to Ms. Ann, son Paul, daughter Lisa and their families. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6.

REMEMBERING THE “BIRDMAN” Bert “Birdman” Hjerpe, age 80, will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Services will be held at Memorial Fu-

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2003 Between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, the Columbia space shuttle literally disintegrated in the skies over East Texas. The seven astronauts were found on the ground with the majority of the space craft landing between San Augustine and Jasper. Orange County rallied to help Fire departments from Mauriceville, McLewis, Orange, Little Cypress, Pinehurst, Bridge City and West Orange sent volunteers and also many citizens volunteered.*****Frances Harris, who fled to Honduras with her granddaughter pled guilty Monday, Feb. 3, to federal charges for international parental kidnapping.

Harris fled to Honduras with her 3-year-old granddaughter, Nocona Lynn Smith, eight years ago. Authorities arrested her Sept. 24, 2002, at her home on the Honduras island of Roatan and brought her and Nocona, 11, back to Southeast Texas.

Harris has contended that she fled with the child because she believed that she was being abused. Harris said she fled after she had exhausted all legal avenues to help protect her granddaughter. (Editor’s note: Frances served her prison time. She has since written a book “Seashell Prisoners” telling her story. The book is available at amazon.com*****Willie Ray Smith award finalist Matt Peebles, of Bridge City, signs to play football for the New Mexico Lobos. Peebles ranks as the number two Cardinal on the All-Time rushing list.*****West Orange quarterback Joey Byerly has committed to the Eagles of North Texas.*** “The Mean Green” Vontearr Edwards, a Willie Ray defensive finalist, has made a commitment to play at McNeese.***Little Cypress-Mauriceville had one signee, lineman Justin Trahan, who signed with Harding University in Arkansas.*****Texas Tech has announced that Laura Bergman, of Bridge City, has made the President’s List with a 4.0 grade point. She is the daughter of Liz and Drew Bergman.*****Mary Earlene Sharp, 63, of Bridge City, died Feb. 2.***Hattie Bradshaw, 94, a resident of Bridge City since 1938, died Feb. 1.***Dolores Copeland, 69, of Orange, died Wednesday, Jan. 29.***J.D. Dubose, 88, of Orange, died Jan. 28.***Gloria Stegall, 77, of Bridge City, died Jan. 25 in Austin after a brief illness.***Mary Granger, 81, died Jan. 31.*****Orangefield High sophomore Angela Ledford, 16, competes in Miss Texas Teen U.S. A.. She represents Orange County and is featured in Texas Monthly magazine. *****A special lady, Thelma Thurmond celebrates her 90th birthday Feb. 2. *****On Feb. 5th, sue “MeMaw” Gunn, turned 90. *****Arthur Anderson celebrates his 90th birthday and he and Anabell’s 65th wedding anniversary. (Editor’s note: all of the above birthday folks have since died.)*****President Ronald Reagan turns 92 on Feb. 6. He doesn’t know it; the President is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. *****Clint Black and Garth Brooks both turn 41 this week. Clint on Feb. 4 and Garth on Feb. 7.

40 Years Ago-1973 Orange County Employees Credit Union elects officers.

Don Kachtik, president; A.J. McKeenzie, vice president; Helen Williams, secretary and Vivian Dorman, treasurer. Board members are Ethel Burton, Katherine Hutto and Sharon Bearden.*****When Harry Stephens, who has been out of town with his family, returned home and turned on his TV, he discovered a tornado had just hit in the 500 block of Front Avenue. Harry left his house like a shot and at lightning speed, drove to his store only to find out the announcement was a mock demonstration by the state guard. Harry is taking quite a kidding.*****The Orange Lions club, which was chartered May 12, 1937, still has two charter members, Dan Cable Jr. and A.E. Jack Fuller. The club chartered with 24 members.

Today it has 132 members. *****One year ago, on Jan. 31, 1972, young Clay Holbrook died. He was the son of Vivian and Fain Holbrook. The family remembers him with a poem printed in the local paper. (Editor‘s note: Fain has since died but Ms. Vivian is still with us.)*****Jerry Wimberly’s partner at New Car Trade Ins, Richard Gandy, ended up with a sore neck after catching 90 catfish at Toledo Bend over the weekend.*****Four West Orange junior high students are named to the all Regent Band. They are Jeff Bates, Brent Alford, J. Crew and Lawrence Abrego.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Grant Jones, Haley Arnold, Harold M. Collins, Lindsey Day, David Gryder, Peggy Jones, Cindy Lessard, Nancy Ewing, Darlene Brown, Charles Smith, Jamie Beaulieu, Jeanna Campbell, Luke Lyons, Jeremy Sleeman, Kaitlyn Ezell, Lois Powell, Dolores McQueen, Addison Geldard, Kezavien Roberts, Todd Landry, Barbara Fix, Doyce Sherman, Lisa Woods, Jivin’ Gene, Karen Fusiler,, Leonard Bock, Sandy Sanford, Cynthia Fisher, Helen Dean, Peggy Albair, Shane Brister, Trevor Gunn, Tyler Gunn, Bobby Arnold, Kevin Bourque, Deric Prevost, Eric Prevost, Jody Connor, Stephen Allen, Tom Stephenson, Brittany Carpenter, Christy Reves, Delondra Cooper, Dola Rucker, Jordan Guererro, Marjorie Gandy, Michele Moore and Sara Childs.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our friend Phillip Welch is the new interim athletic director at Hardin-Jefferson School District. Phillip wears several hats. He’s a part-time P.R. man for Granger Chevrolet and now that he’s working five-eighth’s of the time. He probably has room for one more part-time job. He will now be off on Wednesday so he can still make the Lunch Bunch gathering which meets at Novrozsky’s this week and back at Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome to join the

Bunch.*****Judge Janice and Judge Peck were both attending required school in Galveston and are due back today. Meanwhile, Judge Derry was in Utah so J.P. Rodney Price was holding down the fort countywide, 24 hours a day. It’s keeping him jumping. *****We ran into Don Stanton. He’s looking good for a guy who was near death three years ago. He looked sharp in his pressed blue jeans and western boots. It was good to see him but to be honest, I would have much rather have run into Mary.*****I haven’t seen Shockley, Brad and the boys at the Exxpress Mart on Texas Ave. since manager Courtney Myers has been transferred. Edgar and Bootie are still there but it’s not the same without Courtney and the old crew. *****February 10 is Chinese New Year, “Year of the Snake.” I know some of them, snakes that is. *****Norman Berry stopped by. He says a few of the guys are still gathering at the Kroger Koffee Klub. Several have passed away in the last few years. They invite anyone to come join in fellowship with the KKK. *****Betty and Corky Harmon attended the graduation of one of their grandsons in Dallas Saturday. They hated to miss the Mardi Gras parade that they participate in every year. By the way, the parade went well and everyone had a great time. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On Feb. 6, Neighbor Cox and Miss Ginny’s pride and joy, their daughter Karen Duplechin, the school teacher, wife of Keith and mother of three boys, and now a resident of Oklahoma, celebrates her big day. She’s a year older but just as pretty. She keeps up with us on our website. *****Edee and Charlie Pratt mark their 54th wedding anniversary on Feb. 7. Sadly Charlie is very ill and unable to communicate. Our thoughts are with those people. *****Feb. 8, is a very special day for the Dunn family. Delilah Ballou, Mark’s granddaughter, turns 5-years-old. She’s Mark’s daughter Jenna’s youngest child, Nate, now 10, is Delilah’s big brother. Jenna, dad Robby and the family all live in Massachusetts. ***“Big Daddy” the crawfish man, Todd Landry, also celebrates his birthday on Feb. 8.

He’s having a crawfish boil to celebrate. ***Doyce Sherman, the boy from Abbeville, celebrates on Feb. 8. ***That’s also a big day for Karen Fuselier and her buddy, Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. Those two together are a handful. ***Our buddy Peggy Albair, the ship captain at Peggy’s on the Bayou, celebrates Feb. 10. ***Twins Trevor and Tyler Gunn turn 18 on Feb. 10.

It looks like just a couple of years ago I was writing about their 4th birthday. ***Deric and Eric Prevost celebrate on Feb. 11. ***Brittany Carpenter also celebrates Feb. 11. ***On Feb. 12, Sara Childs, Dola Rucker, Michele Moore and Marjorie Gandy all celebrate. Happy birthday and best wishes to all.

Please see complete list in this issue. *****Johnny Dishon who was drafted by Milwaukee in 2010 leaves for spring training in Arizona March 3. He’s not sure where he will be playing next season but he says, “Just as long as I’m playing.” Johnny was seen observing Bridge City baseball practice last Saturday. He was a three sports star at B.C. He was All State in baseball and batted .488 with 15 home runs and 23 stolen bases. In 2007, as a high school quarterback, he rushed for 1,400 yards and passed for 600. He was All District in track. Johnny says he credits former Bridge City star athlete Jamey Knight as having the greatest influence upon his athletic career. Jamey was an inspiration to many youngsters in his playing days at Bridge City. *****Our prayers go out to our friend Joe Luna Jr. He discovered that his cancer that had been in remission since 2005 has returned with two tumors on his liver. He has been taking Chemo but because of other problems scheduled surgery has been put off. I’m not sure what the latest is on Joe but we wish him God speed. *****Karen Jo’s husband of nearly 40 years, Robert Vance, retired this week and is headed for the easy chair. He put in 20 years at GSU Power Plant and then 18 years with Lanxess, (Bayer-Goodrich). Robert started working when he was 12 years old mowing lawns with an old mower he fixed up. He says, “Karen Jo still working is priceless.”

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Guilbeaux tole his friend Eugene Badeaux dat he was having trouble selling his truck him, because it’s got over 200,000 miles on it. He was jus axeing $1,500 for it. Guilbeaux advised him to set the odometer back to 50,000 miles to make it easier to sell.

A few weeks later da two mens ran into each other again.

Guilbeaux axe Badeaux, “Have you sold you truck yet?”

Badeaux replied, “Mais no, I don’t want to sell my truck, it don’t got but 50,000 miles on it.

C’EST TOUT Our friends at aNe Insurance will be holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting next Tuesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m., at 1025 Texas Ave. in Bridge City Ellen Nickum and the staff invites everyone to stop by for refreshments. The new insurance company offers a verity of plans and companies with lower rates and good service.*****Our buddy Patsy has opened her new business, Patsy Peck Travel. Her email address ispatsypecktravel@yahoo.com. She’ll be having tours but also she can help you with any travel plans and she is really good at it.*****Hard to believe that President Ronald Reagan would be 102 years old today, Feb. 6.*****Lyndia Permenter is a special sweetheart and has already remembered me and Creaux for Valentine’s Day.*****Texas Senator Ted Cruz, the biggest loser on Capital Hill is 0-12 on bills that have passed the Senate. Even Senator Cornyn is 4-8. That’s why the Tea Party is trying to find an opponent against him. They say he’s not conservative enough.*****Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. No school. In Louisiana that is.*****Read us cover to cover, check us on the web, TheRecordLive.com and please shop our family of advertisers.

Don’t get fooled by this fake Spring. Take care and God bless.

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Nichols and Creighton file bills to avoid costly electric utility rate hikes House Bill 898 and Senate Bill 349 were filed in the Legislature yesterday in a joint effort by State Representative Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) and State Senator Robert Nichols (R- Jacksonville) to prevent Texas customers from eventually bearing an unnecessary cost.

“Currently, transmission lines in the state of Texas are required to have a 22foot clearance per the state’s Utilities Code,” Creighton said. “In a recent court decision, that standard

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was applied to distribution lines, the lower-height power lines that you typically see along the street and that provide power to your homes and local businesses.

“The consequence of this decision would mean tens of thousands of miles of distribution lines that have been built according to the National Electrical Safety Code would be out of compliance with our state statute. And that would mean many utilities, co-ops and municipality-owned electric utilities

would have to begin the daunting task of raising their distribution lines to 22 feet.”

This type of cost would eventually be recovered from utility customers, and would run into millions of dollars.

“With distribution power lines criss-crossing the entire state of Texas, I would not even venture a guess at how much this could potentially cost the citizens of Texas,” Nichols said. “That is simply not acceptable.”

The bills introduced would add specific, separate definitions of transmission and distribution lines to the Utilities Code and would be consistent with definitions used by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

“This solution provides for continued safe and reliable operation of the electric system without costly rate hikes to Texas customers,” said Nichols.

KOCB plans Sabine River clean up

Pictured above are Sean Adams of Air Boat Rides Inc. and J David Derosier, Chairman of Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB), signing the partnership agreement, and Shirley Zimmerman of Orange County Economic Development Corp. and a Board Member of KOCB. In the front row, left to right, are Joel Ardoin, Director Environmental Health & Code Compliance for Orange County; Donna Scales, Parks Director for Orange County and KOCB Board Member and President of Southeast Texas RC&D; Ida Schossow, President of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce; Felicia Burke and Lacey Serrette, both KOCB Board Members.

Keep Orange County Beautiful plans to see the Sabine River cleaned up from Interstate-10 all the way south to the Port of Orange before the BASS Masters Elite Fishing Tournament comes to town in Mid-March.

For phase I of the cleanup, KOCB is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Air Boat Rides Inc of Orange to clean up both large and small items of waste and litter that have been thrown into the Sabine River. Air Boat Rides Inc. will do the cleanup, between I-10 and the City of Orange Boat Ramp, in collaboration with American Airboat Corp., manufacturer of the Air Ranger airboats that will be used in the Sabine River Cleanup.

Sean Adams of Air Boat Rides Inc. said, “We are very happy to partner with KOCB in their Sabine River Cleanup.

Our tour boats are out on the river and in the swamp daily and it’s a shame that people leave the litter that they do.”

This portion of the Sabine River Cleanup covers approximately eight miles of the river and is made possible through funds provided by Southeast Texas Resource Conservation & Development through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality SEP program. KOCB has an ongoing

relationship with RC&D who have funded other projects in Orange such as two electronic waste collection days last year.

Donna Scales, President of Southeast Texas RC&D said, “Removal of waste in the Sabine River, including tires and appliances, helps RC&D and TCEQ to improve our water quality as well as the quality of life in Southeast Texas.”

A second project, to be announced soon, will include another five miles or so of Sabine River frontage from the boat ramp down to the Port of Orange.

Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is a non-profit organization whose vision is to see Orange County become the cleanest and one of the most beautiful areas in Texas.

KOCB has chosen to focus its efforts on two prime areas – Trees and Trash. KOCB’s mission is to educate, organize, and implement programs to achieve its vision. Further information can be found on the website (www.KOCB.org)

or email to info@KOCB.org.

The mission of the Southeast Texas RC&D is to inspire leaders in rural areas to enhance their natural and economic environment and to improve their standard of living by advocating the wise use of their resources. Administrative offices are located in Livingston. RC&D cover eleven counties in Southeast Texas.

Airboat Rides Inc. offers airboat rides of the Blue Elbow Swamp and the Sabine River with two 22 passenger airboats. They offer airboat tours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. With day tours and night airboat tours.

Further information can be found at www.airboatridesinc. com.

American Airboat Corporation custom manufactures airboats right in Orange that are used around the world. Big name stars like Toby Keith and governments from all over the world have commissioned American Airboat to build boats for them. www.AmericanAirboats.com

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sic on Saturday, Feb. 9. The event will consist of a homerun derby ($20 entry) beginning at 10 a.m. with the alumni game beginning at noon. Anyone interested in playing please contact Chris Moore at chris.moore@bridgecityisd.net For more information you can check the BC baseball website at http://bridgecitycardinalbaseball.webs.com/ or follow them on twitter at @bccardsbaseball.

LCM Young Farmers to host BBQ sale

AARP income tax assistance available The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 15, 2013 at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4 p.m.

Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1099 Forms, including Social Security Benefits statements; Records of Capital gains and losses; Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, causality and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents; A copy of their 2011 tax return to help the volunteers prepare the 2012 return.

Electronic filing will be available. No tax return will be started after 4 p.m.

American Legion Post 49 to sell plate lunches The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will hold a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Cost is $7 and the meal will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert.

Walk-in’s are welcome and deliver is available. Call 409-8861241 after noon on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 for orders and deliveries.

OC Parks Dept. to release trout Orange County Parks Department announces the trout release at Claiborne West Park on Thursday Feb. 7, 2013. Five hundred trout will be released. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A fishing license and stamp are required. For more information call 409-745-2255.

BC Knights of Columbus to offer fish dinners Bridge City Knights of Columbus will offer fish dinners (fried catfish, cole slaw, hush puppies, fries) beginning the Friday before ash Wednesday Feb. 8 and continuing through Friday March 22. Serving between 10:30 a.m. Until 1 p.m. $8 per plate. Dine-in or takeout. Large order delivery is available call 735-5725.

BC Baseball to host Chuck Young Classic Bridge City Baseball will host the Chuck Young Alumni Clas-

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The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Young Farmers will host a barbecue sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. at Childs Ace Hardware on 16th Street in Orange. Chipped Beef Sandwich, Chips and a drink will only cost $5.

BC Band Boosters to host garage sale Bridge City Band Boosters will hold a garage sale in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church Bridge City from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 9.

OC Retired Teachers Assoc. to meet Feb. 11 The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 401 37th St. in Orange. The guest speaker will be Mary Behnke of Habitat For Humanity, presenting the goals and activities of this important organization. Afterward, a light lunch will be served. All members are encouraged to attend.

Texas Gulf Coast Writers to meet Feb. 11 The Texas Gulf Coast Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb 11 at the West End Lodge Apartments club room, located at 4215 North Major Drive in Beaumont. Susie Clevenger will be the guest speaker.

Clevenger is an author who refers to the whole world as her muse and translates her observations of life into verse. As a young girl she spent many evenings dreaming of what lay beyond dirt roads, wanting the freedom to express what was inside of her. Susie recently published her first poetry collection, Dirt Road Dreams, which brought that yearning for personal expression to print.

Clevenger is a coordinator for the New World Creative Union, and a member of the online writing community, Imaginary Garden with Real Toads. Her work has been featured online in The Creative Nexus, Poetry & Prose Magazine, and The Brinks Gallery.

She is also a photographer who enjoys further artistic expression through her camera lens.

Clevenger’s written work, photography and links to connect with her on social media at her author’s page: susieclevenger. com.

For more information on the TGCW, please log on to http:// www.texasgulfcoastwriters.blogspot.com/

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BCCC to host Mystery Dinner Theater The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will be holding their third annual Mystery Dinner Threater “READING AUNT LOUISE’S WILL”, Feb. 15 and 16. On Feb. 15, tickets will cost $20 per person or $150 per table of 8, dinner and drinks will be served (no alcohol).

On Feb. 16, tickets will cost $40 per person or $300 per table of 8, and $50 to decorate table. Dinner, drinks and wine will be served (NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED). Stop by the Bridge City Chamber office from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 735-5671 to reserve a table.

Valentine Dance At VFW

The Vinton Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the post home located at 2992 Hwy 109 S, a quarter mile north of the Longhorn, at exit 4 “ToomeyStarks” off Interstate 10. The dance will start at 8 p.m. and The Texas Pride Band will provide live music until midnight.

Cost is $10 per couple or $6 per person. The bar will be open to purchase snacks and all types of beverages. BYOB is also welcome and cost is $5 cover per bottle. Dress up or dress casual!

Come and join us for a lovely evening with friends at the VFW! Any questions please call the VFW at 337-589-5832

OC Relay for Life to hold monthly Team Captain meetings The Orange County Relay for Life will holding monthly Team Captain meetings at the Lamar State College – Orange Wilson Building, Room 101. Team captain meetings are scheduled for: Monday, Feb. 25, Monday, March 25 and Monday, April 22.

All Team Captain meetings are directed at planning for the Orange County Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., May 3 – 4, 2013 at Bridge City High School. This year’s theme is “A Little Bit of Texas, A Whole Lot of Hope.”

Individuals or teams interested in becoming involved with this event are invited to attend the meeting and register on-line at www.OrangeCountyRelay.org

Eagles offer pool tournament and hall rental

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange is offering several classes, activities and fundraisers.

Free scrapbook classes are held at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. The community is invited.

Free genealogy classes are offered at 4 p.m. each Wednesday.

The Eagles will host a pool tournament every Friday beginning at 8 p.m. Prize money will given to first and second place winners. Food will be available.

The Eagles will have tables ready to play 31 on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until closing. Enjoy drink specials and meet our members.

AgriLife Extension to host gardening classes The Eagles have new hours of operation. They will now be The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will open on Monday’s at 4 p.m. The hours for the rest of the week rethe Green Thumb Series at St. Mary Catholic School from 6 to 8 main the same. Patrons will now enjoy free pool, free popcorn p.m. Classes will be held Feb. 12, and Feb. 19. The topics will be: and drink specials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during speSprouts, shoots, and Roots; Planning and Preparing your Garden cial hours.

For more information on any of the activities or rent the hall Area; Structures for Planting Year Around; Container Gardening, and Herb Gardening. The cost will be $20 per person for contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793. this group of classes and covers all materials. Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 to sign Weight management classes offered up for these classes.

Orange County Claybusters 4-H shotgun club will hold their first meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Claybusters meet at the Gun Club, 929 Liston in Orangefield.

4-H shooting sports has a new club manager, Wayne Walker who also announced that Colby Buckle will be the club manager for the new rifle club. Both clubs are open to boys and girls 9 years of age to 18 years old. For further information about either club, please contact Wayne Walker, 409-988-6003.

It’s not too late to join the weight management and diabetes prevention classes offered Wednesdays at Baptist Orange Hospital. The 16 week course that began Jan. 9 will continue through May 8. Afterwards there is a commitment to monthly support group classes for a year.

The cost is $5 per person per class. Scholarships are available.

Classes will educate adults to make healthier choices one day at a time. Look and feel better and learn nutrition for the prevention of diseases. Call AgriLIFE extension office at 409-882-7010 to pre-register. Classes meet in the fifth floor classroom at the hospital.

OC Master Gardeners to meet Feb. 14

Local AAUW to host book drive

The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. A pot luck supper will be held and the business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the meeting.

Any one interested in gardening is welcome to attend. Their meetings are held the second Thursday of each month. For more information, please visit their website: http://txmg.org/orange.

The Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual book drive to collect “gently used” books for their scholarship fund. All books, fiction, non-fiction, hardbound or paper back are acceptable. Books may be delivered to the Mann Insurance Agency located at 1505 Park Avenue at 15th Street during regular business hours. If unable to deliver the books, you may call 886-5739 or 886-2194 to arrange for pickup.

Scottish Society of SETX to meet Feb. 14

KOCB sells Litter Button banners

The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet on Thursday, Feb. 14 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 1350 N. 23rd at Gladys in Beaumont. A light covered dish supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program/entertainment.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, there will be an evening of Celtic music performed by Andrew Bollich, as well as the Valentine custom and traditions practiced through the ages.

Anyone interested in Scotland, its history, culture and land as

Keep Orange County Beautiful hopes to sell 50 banners to local businesses for $25 each promoting their “Litter Button” on their Website: www.kocb.org. Their hope is that each banner will generate 10 hits of the “Litter Button,” which would mean 500 litterers in the State of Texas would be notified by the Texas Department of Transportation of their illegal activity.

If you see someone littering, take down the time, date and place of the littering and the license plate of the vehicle. Report the activity by going to www.kocb.org and hit the litter button.

Fill in the information which is then sent to TxDOT. The offending litterer will be sent a letter reminding them it is illegal to litter in the State of Texas. They will also receive a litter bag for their car and a Don’t Mess With Texas sticker.

To purchase a banner, contact a member of KOCB or visit their Website.

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The Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road.

The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

An initial $75 tax deductible donation ($50 for renewals) is required. Money orders and checks must be received 14 days prior to posting day in order to ensure timely service. All proceeds go to support Scout activities and programs throughout the year.

For subscriptions, contact Bubba Plexico, Troop 62 Scoutmaster, at 214-770-0568; or Chris Wright, Troop 62 Fundraising Chair, at 409-882-9972.

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St. Mary students host Invention Convention

St. Mary Catholic School 5th and 6th grade students participated in an Invention Convention each year. The purpose of the Invention Convention is to think about solutions for difficulties for the community, people and/or the

environment. Students brainstorm about different ideas, choose an invention and create something they feel would be helpful. The projects were presented and judged during Catholic School Week.

The students that placed

this year are: First place - Shelby Smith, Carter Claybar and Max Dileo. Second place - Cade Trahan, Nicholas Wilson and Logan Russell.

Third place - Megan Do, Elizabeth Doan and Jude Fuse-

lier. Honorable Mention - Nate Gary, Matthew Erb, Lauren Abrego Pictured are front (left to right) Claybar, DiLeo and Smith; and back Doan, Do, Fuselier, Erb, Gary, Abrego, Trahan, Russell and Wilson.

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St. Mary students enjoy pancakes on a pirate ship

Mrs. Harmon’s PreK3 students at St. Mary Catholic School were celebrating the letter “P” by dressing like pirates and eating pancakes on a pirate ship. The pirates sailed in search of things that began with the letter “P.” Some of the things they found were a puzzle, a plate and a pig.

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Deaths and Memorials Janet Irene Harris Orange Janet I. Harris, 48, of Orange died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at her residence.

Born on Oct. 10, 1964 and a native of Port Arthur, she has lived in Orange for one month, and was a homemaker.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Janet was preceded in death by her father James Stanley Harris Sr. and her brother James Stanley Harris Jr. She is survived by her son Joseph Michael Martire of Gatesville, mother Patsy Santos of Orange, brother Roy Lynn Harris of Deweyville, sisters Ruth Ann Harris Myer, and Aletha Marie Harris Taliaferro both of Orange.

Dorothy Dixie Goolsby Bunkley Temple Dorothy Dixie Goolsby Bunkley, 95, of Temple, passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at a local hospital in Temple.

Services for Dixie will be Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home

ters, Sandy Mason, and her husband Clarence Mason of Belton, Sharon Hogg and her husband Buster Hogg of Bridge City. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Mason, Mike Bunkley, David Reeves, Clarence Mason, Buster Hogg, and Jeremy Hogg.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Arbor House Memory Care Center in Temple for all the love and care shown to Dixie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Children’s Home & Services, 4407 Bee Cave Road Suite 520, Austin, TX. 78746.

in Orange with the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur, of First Presbyterian Church of Orange ,officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Winnsboro, on Dec. 17, 1917, Dixie was the daughter of Isaiah Lee Goolsby and Lula Belle Cowley Goolsby. Dixie was the last of her seven brothers and sisters to pass away. During World War II, she moved to Orange where her husband, Sterling was employed in a shipyard.

Dixie graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She taught school for twenty five years in the Orange area.

She was a member of First Presbyterian church in Orange for 65 years, teaching Sunday school and Bible school. After moving to Temple, she worshiped at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Temple. Dixie was active in the Christian Women Organization and the Retired Teachers Association.

Her hobbies included gardening, reading, and music.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Sterling Bunkley.

Dixie is survived by her son, Rex Bunkley, and his wife Pat, of Sun Lake, Ariz.; and two daugh-

Cecil Paul Bryant Bridge City Cecil Paul Bryant Sr., 91, of Bridge City, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Rev. Keith Royal, of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Cecil was born on Feb. 13, 1921 to William F. Bryant, Sr. and Lelia (Self) Bryant, of Hicks, La. Cecil is preceded in death by his parents and by brothers, Lester Bryant of Hicks, La., Willie Bryant of New Llano, La., Jehu Bryant of Los Alamos, N.M., Millard Bryant of New Jersey and Casey Bryant of Bridge City; sisters Beulah Bryant Johnson of DeRidder, La. Audrey Bryant James of Slagle, La.,

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Johnnie Mae Bryant Holliman of Nederland, Katheen Bryant French of Nederland, Charlene Bryant Cotton of Winnfield, La. and Olene Bryant Sigler of New Llano, La; and grand-daughter, Melissa Ann Mesch of Bridge City.

He was a World War II veteran serving in the Air Force in India, Burma and China. Cecil drove a big army truck on the Burma Road. Later he was a member of a crew that flew a Cargo Plane and helped to kick out supplies to the American soldiers behind enemy lines. He ended his four year and eight month WWII tour as a cook and mess Sgt. He continued to serve his country by staying in the National Guard and Army Reserve for twenty years.

Cecil graduated from Slagle, La. High school. He began his college education at Lamar College and completed his college education with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from the University of Houston.

His teaching specialties included math and history as well as coaching girls’ basketball. He taught and coached at schools in the area and retired from Port Arthur I.S.D. in 1986.

Besides teaching Cecil bought real estate and built many rent houses in Bridge City.

Cecil loved his two children and adored his grandchildren.

He was known as “Pops”, and played a major role in raising them and he was very generous.

He enjoyed playing Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys music.

His favorite song was San Antonio Rose.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann Louise (Kitchen) Bryant of Bridge City; son, Cecil Paul Bryant Jr. and wife, Van (Trahan) Bryant of Bridge City; his daughter Lisa Ann Bryant Mesch all of Bridge City; grandson: Raun Paul Bryant and wife Kristal (Soileau) Bryant of Bridge City, Josh Paul Landry and wife Richelle (Myers) Landry of Bridge City, grandson Marc Russell Mesch and wife Laynie (Jackson) Mesch of San Angelo; great grandsons, Aden Paul Bryant, Mason Paul Bryant; and great granddaughter, Libby Lou Bryant of Bridge City.

He is also survived by a brother, Allen H Bryant and wife Agnes of Nederland; a sister, Ruth (Bryant) Cotton of Lufkin; and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated care givers, Angelia Eia, Mildred Sheffield, Cindy Dotson, Dr. Michael G. Keller and Raun Bryant.

Raun Bryant, Josh Landry, Billy Bryant, Kim Bryant, Matt Bryant and Marc Mesch will serve as pallbearers.

Aden Paul Bryant, Mason Paul Bryant, Andrew Mambretti, George Eia, and Dylan Kitchen Nikolotopoulos will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Bert “The Birdman” Hjerpe Bridge City Bert “The Birdman” Hjerpe, 80, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor, with a burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur.

A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6 at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Bert “The Birdman” Hjerpe was well-known in Bridge City before Hurricane Rita destroyed his home.

Mr. Bert walked everywhere he went, carrying birdseed with him to feed the birds along the way. His joy in life was buying bags full of groceries and giving them to the elderly, the poor and the widowed.

He was an Army veteran who served in Korea. Mr. Bert was a philanthropist in his own right. He made many financial contributions to local and state charities. He also contributed to institutes of higher learning, such as colleges and universities.

The world is a brighter place because Mr. Bertal Hjerpe graced this earth with his presence.

Jimmy Carl Sanford Pinehurst Jimmy Carl Sanford, 77, of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

A memorial service to remember his life was held Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at the Well of Hope Church, 120 Bland Drive (Next to Walgreens) in Bridge City, with the Rev. Rudy Elizondo, officiating. Cremation arrangements and assistance have been provided to the family by Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

He was born on Nov. 1, 1935 in Borger to his parents, Clara Bell (Middlebrooks) Sanford and Robert Sanford.

Jimmy lived in Orange for the past two years and he previously resided in Carthage. Jimmy worked as an electrician in the construction industry and was of the full gospel faith. He loved and enjoyed spending with his family, fishing and listening to country music.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of over 50 years, Nancy Sanford of Pinehurst; his daughters, Annette Howard and husband Robert of Orange, Michele Krieg of Conroe, Donna Sieber and husband Mike of Longview and Jami Gren and husband Timothy of Goose Creek, S.C.; his sister, Jo Lundegreen of Amarillo; his brother, Earl Sanford of Amarillo; his grandchildren, Angelika Taylor, Scooter Howard, Shannon Howard, Cody Howard, Desiree’ Howard, Eli Krieg, Misty Lagrone, Windy Lagrone, Magan Gren and Savannah Gren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous members of his extended family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Donald Louis “Donny” Jackson Orange Donald Louis “Donny” Jackson, 69, of Orange, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Orange.

Services by which to honor Donny’s life were held Sunday, Feb. 3 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Billy Burch, officiating.

Rite of Committal and Interment followed the service in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

A Donny was born on Jan. 6, 1944 in New Albany, Ind. to his parents, Ruth M. Jackson and Louis H. Jackson. Donny was truly blessed with many good friends in Orange that were helpful with care during his illness and he enjoyed competing in a good game of shuffleboard with them.

Donny is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Brad Jackson.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his daughter, Katie Jackson; his sister, Jo Ann Allen and her husband, Artice “Buddy” Allen; and his former wives, Ann Magee and Barbara Alford.

Charles Ballast, Larry Burch, Jerry Eadon, Nathan Foreman, Fulton Hodge, Mason Smith and Gaylord Strogham served as pallbearers.

Francis Comeaux Orange Francis Comeaux, 75, of Orange, died We dne sday, Jan. 30, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 1, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Father George Kidangen, of St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Church Point, La., on April 18, 1937, Francis was the son of Eli Comeaux and Mavie Marie (Seaux) Comeaux. He severed in the U.S. Army and later worked as a head operator for Texaco. Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved to sit and visit with his neighbors and was an excellent mechanic.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty J. Comeaux of Orange; sons, James Ray Comeaux and wife Darcie of Little Cypress, Francis Comeaux Jr. and wife Jill of Pasadena, Mike Eli Comeaux and Jessica Lynn Comeaux of Mauricev-

ille; daughter, Lisa Marie Jones and husband Russell of League City; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Velma Jane Leger of Lake Charles, La., Judy Ann Wedlock of Oppaloosa, La., Audrey Ann Landry of Rayne, La., and Sandra Fay Comeaux of Branch, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung or Heart Association; www.lung.org or www.heart.org.

Cora Sanford West Orange Cora Dell King Sanford, 85, of West Orange, passed away We d n e s d a y, Jan. 30, 2013 in Vidor.

Services by which to honor Cora’s life were held Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Bishop Billy Blakeney, officiating. Interment followed services where she was laid to rest next to her husband at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

She was born on Jan. 6, 1928 in Athens, Texas to her parents, Clara Eugenia (Daughdrill) King and Clarence Wesley King. Cora was a lifelong resident of Orange, a member of the Orange Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and she worked as an operator with the Equitable Bag Company in Orange. Cora will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed crocheting, crafts and sewing as well as being of service to the people of her church with the many positions that she held throughout her life.

Cora is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy James Sanford; her grandson, Gregory Sanford and her brothers, Claude P. King and Charles W. King.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her son, Bill W. Sanford and wife, Debbie of Lewisville, Texas; her daughter, Eugenia Odom and husband, Wyndal of Orange; her son, Bob Sanford and wife, Sharlotte of Little Elm, Texas; her daughter, Dianna Sanford of Austin; her daughter, Kathryn Thigpen and husband, Dusty of Highland Village, Texas; her sister, Florence Welch of Vidor; 20 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Cora is also survived by numerous members of her extended family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Janet R. Hamilton Orange Janet Rae Hamilton, 62, of Orange, passed away on Jan. 29, 2013.

A service of remembrance for Janet was held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel in Beaumont.

Janet was born in Big Spring, Texas on Oct. 20, 1950 to John R. and Ruth Brown Steadmon.

She graduated from Odessa High School in 1969. Janet attended Texas Woman’s University ( TWU) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While in Denton she met and married her soul mate and love of her life, Jeffrey N. Hamilton.

They married on April 29, 1973 at Little Chapel in the Woods on the TWU campus, and loved each other very deeply for almost 41 years.

Preceded in passing by her parents, brothers: Harold and Wayne Steadmon, and Bob Young.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Hamilton, the sun rays of her life; her children: daughter-Sally Hamilton (Alex Martinez), son-Jeffrey (J.J. ) Hamilton Jr.; her sister, Sherri Herrera (Roman) of Denton; brothers, Larry Young (Sondra) of Houston, Jerry Young (Mary) of Copperas Cove, John Steadmon (Innie), and Mike Steadmon (Belinda) of Odessa; mother in law- Margaret Jane Hamilton (Donald) of

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Janet attended Texas Woman’s University (TWU), graduating in 1974 with a B.S. degree in Nursing. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Oncology Nursing from U.T. Houston.

Janet first worked as a labor and delivery nurse at U. S. Darnell Army Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas, and later as a charge nurse on Medical Surgical Unit at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange. At Lamar University Beaumont, in 1978, Janet was a clinical instructor in both the Associate Degree and Vocational Nursing programs. In 1980 she joined the staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital of Beaumont, Texas.

Janet started as a Staff nurse and worked her way to Staff Instructor, then became the Oncology Clinical Coordinator. In 1987 she accepted a position at Lamar State College - Orange as an Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Vocational Nursing Program.

Janet was instrumental in developing and implementing the Upward Mobility Nursing Program in Southeast Texas.

She also briefly worked for the Louisiana Community Medical College, Lake Charles, La. as the Vice-President of Academic Affairs/R.N Coordinator and at HealthCor in Beaumont as a home health nurse. In 1998 she was hired at Lamar State College - Port Arthur to be the Chair of the Allied Health Department.

Under her tenure the nursing department received seven accommodations from the Texas Board of Nursing for academic excellence.

Janet started the Academic Partnerships on-line LVN to RN Nursing Program. It was the first program of this type in the state of Texas. This program is now the largest two-year nursing program in Texas. Janet received Seven Faculty Staff Incentive Awards from Lamar State College – Port Arthur. She received the Julie and Ben Rogers Award in 2011.

Janet served as state President in two Nurse Educator Associations: Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs and was the President Elect of the Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Programs. She was also a member of TAVNE – Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Educators. Janet’s interest in education was not limited to nursing. She also served on the West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees from 1992 – 2001. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and crossstitching. She had a voracious appetite for reading.

Janet’s other jobs included being an amazing mom, costuming someone in almost all her kid’s plays, making rice krispie treats for school fundraisers even though she hated marshmallows, and being the designated laughter for the West Orange-Stark High School’s Black Box Theater.

Frances White Deweyville Frances White, 81, of Deweyville, passed away Tuesday,

Jan. 29, 2013 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Orange.

Services to remember the life of Frances were held Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. John Fortenberry, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed the service where she was laid to rest next to her husband at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

She was born on June 10, 1931 in Stephens, Ark. to her parents, Archie Rheel and Mary Elizabeth (Johnston) Rheel. She lived in the Orange area since 1962, was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Starks V.F.W. – Post 4759 as well as a homemaker.

Frances was a very devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and her family was the center of her life. She will be remembered as a fun loving lady who took in her children’s spouses as her own. Frances enjoyed crocheting, fishing with her husband and watching her grandkids and great grandkids play sports.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, V.G. White and her numerous brothers and sisters.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Mary Frances Johnson and husband, Mike of Starks, La.; her sons, William David White and wife Debbie of Deweyville and John Douglas White and wife Summer of Starks; her grandchildren, Jeremey, David and Nikole White, Hunter and Taylor White, Chelsea Smith and Brandi and Robert Johnson; 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Beverly Jo Rougeau Norwood Orange Beverly Jo Rougeau Norwood, 62, of Orange passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 3, at Cowboy Church of Orange County with Brother E. Dale Lee officiating.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Born in Orange on April 18, 1950, Beverly was the daughter of Joseph L. and Vernie (Condrey) Rougeau. She was a member of Cowboy Church of Orange County. For over 20 years, Beverly was owner and operator of Cattleman’s Feed Company in Orange. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandson and nieces and nephews. She also loved shopping, traveling and was a horse trainer at Delta Downs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Fisher Hughes.

Beverly is survived by her daughters, Julie Norwood Walker and husband, Bobby of Orange, J. Reneé Klein of Orange;

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She is also survived by her sister, Janet Rougeau Abrego and husband Lawrence of Orange; brothers, Gary Wayne Rougeau of the Philippians, Kenneth Paul Rougeau and wife Rena of Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Grant Klein, Colton Klein, Shea Landry, Shon Landry, Chase Abrego, Shiloh Walker and Danny Walker served as honorary pallbearers.

Melissa Peery Laughlin Lumberton Melissa Peery Laughlin, 46, of Lumberton, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jan. 23, 2013, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, located at 243 South LHS Drive in Lumberton, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive in Beaumont. Her interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

She was born on March 10, 1966, in Orange, to George Peery and Dot Cormier Peery.

Many things can be said about Melissa, but above all she was a loving and altruistic mother to her daughter Allison. Conversations with Melissa always included laughter and the love of her family and friends. She touched many lives with her smile, big heart, and her helping hands.

She always did her best to live a life for her heavenly father by the motto “God is good… all the time.”

Melissa graduated from Bridge City High School and later obtained an associate’s degree in business. She worked at Loeb Mother’s Day Out as a 4-year old pre-school teacher. As a teacher she didn’t just teach, she was a motivator and poured her love

and kindness into her work and truly brought the best out in anyone she had the privilege of knowing. She was very active in her church and served as a religious education teacher, participated in Vacation Bible School and was a member of the ACTS team. Most currently she was a stay-at-home mother devoting her life to her precious daughter.

She is preceded in death by her brother, James Dale Peery; grandparents, Vernon and Olamph Peery and Renard and Bridget Menard; and brother-inlaw, Doug Knippers.

Melissa is survived by her daughter, Allison Laughlin of Lumberton; parents, George and Dot Peery of Bridge City; brother, Gary Peery and wife Donna of Bridge City; sister, Kelli Peery Lindsey and husband Chuck, of Beaumont; nephew, Wesley Knippers and wife Lisa of Tem-

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Trout bite improved by water clarity

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After back to back days of blistering winds that howled out of the south the first day only to turn around and blow even harder out of the north the next, we were left with a lake that resembled a bowl of thin chocolate pudding.

As dirty as it was, the redfish still continued to bite, but the trout put it on hold.

The water cleared significantly over the weekend, you could actually see ten inches deep in some places, but that was enough to improve the trout bite. I prefer to believe that the trout continued to feed even in the dirty water and we just couldn’t catch them, but the fact that we found them in the same areas once the water cleared a little blows that theory all to hell.

While the redfish are all but a sure bet every single day, the biggest surprise over the past few weeks has been the number of solid flounder caught by anglers searching for sow trout with a Corky or Maniac Mullet. I expect to pick up a stray flounder occasionally when fishing with a five-inch tail rigged on a jig head, but these flat fish are inhaling the mullet imitations as well.

I talked with Donnie Jarrod Thursday morning in front of Garrison’s Ridge and he had his limit of red and two flounder at the time.“I am out here grinding away for a big trout,” he said almost in disgust, “and I have two flounder in the box bigger than any trout I’ve caught this week.” Both of the flounder were over the four pound mark!

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Preston Pittman eyes the ball during batting practice this week on Cardinal Field in Bridge City.

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OC baseball and softball teams swing into action STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

Baseball and softball is in the air as local squads gear up for the 2013 season. This week The Record’s hometown teams move into early season scrimmage action.

Our Dist 20-4A Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears will travel to West Brook on Friday for a scrimmage at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Battlin’ Bears take another road trip to scrimmage Jasper.

In Dist. 21-3A the Bridge City Cardinals, Orangefield Bobcats and the West OrangeStark Mustangs all have scrimmages on their schedules.

Bridge City will take on Kelly in Beaumont on Friday. Bridge City Baseball will host the Chuck Young Alumni Classic on Saturday, Feb. 9. The event will consist of a homerun

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The Orangefield Bobcats host the Vidor Pirates on Friday at 4 p.m. and travel to Nederland on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs will travel to Memorial for a scrimmage at 6:30 p.m.

On Tuesday the Mustangs host Vidor at 4:30 p.m.

In softball action the LCM Lady Bears will host all day scrimmages that include the Or-

After the opening kickoff of the second half of Sunday night’s Super Bowl XLVII game in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, it appeared the Baltimore Ravens were headed for a blowout win over the 4 1/2-point favored San Francisco 49ers.

An NFL record-tying 108-yard kickoff return by former Houston Texan speedster Jacoby Jones following the great halftime performance by singer Beyonce` upped the Ravens lead to 28-6 and gave the sellout crowd an inkling that a one-sided game really was in progress.

But moments after the ensuing kickoff, most of the Superdome lights dimmed and then went out, producing a blackout delay that lasted exactly 33 minutes and 55 seconds, which should not have been beneficial or harmful to either Super Bowl team.

However, the great momentum the Ravens appeared to have after Jones’ great kickoff return seemed to have dimmed more than the stadium lights as the 49ers, led by 25-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick came roaring back when play was resumed and rattled off 17 unanswered points and almost pulled off the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.

Ironically, it was a brilliant goal-line stand by the Ravens defense, led by retiring perennial All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis that saved the day for Baltimore. The Ravens’ defense stopped the 49ers on downs on the five-yard line with 1:46 remaining to salvage the win.

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“Can you imagine? The final series of Ray Lewis’ career was a goal-line stand for the Lombardi Trophy,” Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh was quoted saying to a reporter from the Houston Chronicle in the Ravens’ winning dressing room after the game. “It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco, who has led his team to the NFL playoffs for each of his five years that he was been the Ravens starter, hurt the 49ers early and often, throwing all three of his touchdown passes in the first half.

He was an easy choice for Super Bowl XLVII’s Most Valuable Player. He has led the Ravens to 63 wins since 2008, the most wins in NFL history.

Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and earned him a quarterback rating of 124.2. His brilliant performance came at just the right time, too, because his contract has now expired.

He was offered a new contract last fall, but turned it down because he believed he would have a super year in 2012, which he did. And now the sky is the limit for his future earnings as the Ravens quarterback.

Flacco joined Joe Montana (1989) and Kurt Warner (2008) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw as many as 11 touchdown passes without an interception in the postseason.

In the 2012 playoffs Flacco was 73-of-126 (57.9 per cent) for 1,140 yards and a 117.2 quarterback rating.

NFL records were tied by Jones’ 108-yard kickoff return and by Ravens’ veteran All-Pro safety Ed Reed, who registered his ninth interception of his postseason career.

What has really boggled this Korner’s mind for the past two weeks is why the Baltimore Ravens have been overlooked by the odds makers throughout the entire 2012 NFL playoffs?

Perhaps it was the roller-coaster ride they were on during the regular season when they were annihilated 43-13 by our Houston Texans Oct. 21. Or maybe it was the four games they lost in December to the Pittsburgh Steelers (23-20), Washington Redskins (31-28), Denver Broncos (34-17) and the Cincinnati Bengals (23-17).

But it must be remembered that several of the key players—especially on defense- were out with injuries. Most of them were healed, but held out of the season’s finale against Cincinnati and played well in their convincing 24-9 victory over Indianapolis in the Wild Card segment of the NFL playoffs.

The Ravens ignored the Las Vegas Boys who made them a 9 ½-point underdog to Peyton Manning and his Broncos teammates up in cold Denver in the AFC semifinal game.

The Vegas Boys thought so little about the Ravens’ 38-35 come-from-behind upset victory in the Mile High City that they made Baltimore another 9 1/2-point underdog when they played the New England Patriots for the AFC Championship game in Foxborough, MA. And even after humiliating the Patriots 28-13 in front of their home fans, those genius odds makers made San Francisco a 4 ½-point favorite when the Super Bowl kicked off Sunday evening in New Orleans.

I suspect there was a lot more of that big California money bet on the 49ers in Las Vegas than the blue collar dollars that are generated in the Baltimore area.

They believed that free-spirited quarterback Colin Kaepernick, with only 10 NFL games under his belt, was going to outclass Joe Flacco, whose been to the NFL playoffs in all five of his seasons since being drafted by Baltimore.

After all, before Sunday night the San Francisco 49ers had NEVER lost in their first five

appearances in the Super Bowl. Perhaps they never ran up against a team that was influenced by a player as great as Ray Lewis in his career finale. Or maybe, the best team really won!!!

Baltimore’s veteran outside linebacker Terrell Suggs may have summed up the Ravens’ plight in the 2012 playoffs. “We beat the future (Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck), we beat the past (Denver’s Peyton Manning), we beat the present (New England’s Tom Brady) and we beat the greatest show in the NFL in the Niners’ Colin Kaepernick.”

KWICKIES…Retired Orangefield ISD superintendent Phillip Welch has returned to the high school campus as he was recently named as the interim athletic director at Hardin-Jefferson ISD in Sour Lake.

Orange’s 71-year old Marathon Man Ken Ruane won his age group in the 13.1-mile Park-to-Park half-marathon held at Sulphur, La. Saturday morning. Kenny ran the event in 1:43:06 and finished 13th overall in the field of 99 runners and was the oldest runner in the race. “I feel like I improved quite a bit since the Houston Marathon four weeks ago and ran this race 10 minutes faster,” Ruane said. He plans to concentrate on shorter races of 5K and 10K in the spring.

Baltimore’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday put them in the elite group of multiple Super Bowl winners led by the Pittsburgh Steelers (6), Dallas and San Francisco (5), Green Bay and the NY Giants (4), Washington, New England and the Oakland/LA Raiders (3).

The Ravens joined Denver, Miami and the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts with 2.

John and Jim Harbaugh are the only brothers that have ever been head coaches at the same time in the NFL. They have made the Top Ten Sports Siblings of all time; 9. Waltrips—Darrell and Michael had a collective 88 wins and 520 top ten finishes on the auto racing circuit; 8. Alous—Felipe, Matty and Jesus a collective 49 major league seasons; 7. Di Maggios—Joe, Vince and Dom a collective 34 major league seasons; 6. Charltons—John, Jack and Sir Bobby two World Cup soccer medals and 333 goals; 5. Richards- Maurice “The Rocket” and Henri “Pocket Rocket” a collective 40 NHL seasons, two Hockey Hall of Fame spots; 4. Millers— Darrell, Reggie and Cheryl a major league baseball player, an NBA star and women’s basketball icon; 3.Mannings—Peyton and Eli a collective three Super Bowl titles, four Super Bowl appearances, three Super Bowl MVP awards; 2. Williams’s—Venus and Serena a collective 22 Grand Slam singles titles, 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles; 1. Sutters—Brian, Darryl, Duane, Brent, Rich and Ron six brothers a collective 86 NHL playing seasons with six Stanley Cups.

Phil Mickelson seems to play at a higher level whenever Tiger Woods is not entered in the golf tournament. He fired rounds of 60-65-64-67— 256 to win the Phoenix Open by four strokes last weekend after leading wire-to wire for the entire four rounds. Lefty just missed the PGA Tour record of 254 set by Tommy Armour III in the 2003 Texas Open.

JUST BETWEEN US…The sports media members who will be covering Super Bowl XLVIII next February had better forget about the posh and comfortable working conditions they usually enjoy during this football extravaganza.

Next year’s event will be at Sun Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.—the home field for both the New York Giants and the New York Jets.

The temperature at Sun Life at kickoff Sunday night was 21 degrees, with a wind chill factor closer to zero. So the media and the fans had better bring their parkas, earmuffs and fur-line gloves for this one!!!

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chored up in Middle Pass that wanted to buy any extra Gulp Mullet that I might have in the boat and they didn’t care what color they were. They had eight flounder in the box, the largest may have weighed 2 ½ pounds, but they were all good keeper fish.

I didn’t have any Gulp with me, but I gave them a pack of roach Sea Shads and pointed out that they could tip them with pieces of the used Gulp Mullet lying all over the floor of the boat. I saw them at the launch that evening and they had finished their limits, but added that the bite was much slower. Slow beats the heck out of nothing at all!

Outside of teaching someone something new about fishing or helping them with a technique, it’s the anticipation of the next bite and patterning the fish that keeps me coming back for more.

The money isn’t bad either, but I was fishing a long time before I ever earned the first pay check and I hope to do the same after I book my last client.

If your entire body doesn’t light up in that split second between the unseen “thump” or surface explosion and setting the hook then you will never have to worry about spending too much time or money on fishing. You are not addicted.

In order to experience that energizing sensation on a more frequent basis, it is critical that you either hire someone that has done their homework and can locate the fish for you or find them yourself. It is much more satisfying, possibly not any cheaper, finding them yourself and this requires patterning the fish. Where are they going to feed, when are they going to do it and what are they going to be eating?

While you can catch some very large trout right now fishing over isolated shell or around marsh drains, we are also smack dab in the middle of one of the most enjoyable yet frustrating bites of the year. And, while it has been surprisingly consistent, it is anything but a pattern in the truest sense of the word.

This somewhat unique bite is taking place while drifting five to six feet of water well out into the open lake. The majority of the time there is no bait on the surface to give the fish away and not even a patch of shell on the bottom to give the fish at least a modest reason for even being there.

I hope to get bit on every cast, but at the same time I am surprised by every strike. Only a strike, or sometimes two or three, will instill any confidence as we are simply winding up and chunking a lure as far ahead of the boat as possible. There is nothing visible that makes any one spot more appealing than another with the exception of a little clearer water, but that’s pretty generic.

Most of these trout are four pound plus fish with some much larger and that alone is enough to keep you drifting in the middle of nowhere with confidence. We drifted nearly a mile of this type water in an area that I have never drifted in my life Monday evening and caught and released several beautiful trout.

We can only hope that the wind stays under 20 miles per hour for the rest of the week and that the predicted rain isn’t severe enough to muddy things up again. The current pattern is not text book, but it beats the heck out of practice casting in cold muddy water!

There are very few steps that feel better to a wade fisherman than those last ones you take before crawling back into the boat after a long wade. To have a stable bottom to walk on or a place to sit down are rare amenities not often afforded while waist deep in water chasing fish. As I shed my wading belt and empty stringer I rummaged around the cooler in search of some lunch and another idea for the afternoon.

A very promising flat had not been kind to my fellow fishermen and myself so now the question “do we stay or do we go” is on everyone’s mind and I can’t blame them for the that. We had just spent a considerable amount of the morning looking for a really big fish only to be rewarded with a few small redfish for our efforts.

Was it worth leaving to go in search of more active fish or should we sit tight and wait out the bite that we all hoped would happen? A difficult choice for sure but one that often happens during this time of year.

When an angler goes in search of a big trout there are a few things to consider before you even make the first cast.

Perhaps the most important being “am I willing to go all day without a bite to find that one fish?’ Chasing big fish will test your patience and your stamina on a regular basis and I will freely admit I go through

time of the year.

During colder months the window of opportunity is usually much smaller than during the warmer periods of the year. Fish are lethargic in the winter and don’t eat quite as often or with as much energy as they tend to do in the summer or warmer months. But on occasion when all the factors line up the bite during the winter can be as aggressive as anytime during the year and that’s what drives fishermen out onto the bay in such miserable conditions, the hope that they can encounter just such a bite.

Here is a classic example of how this all works. Take a prime area of Sabine or Calcasieu, add in the presence of baitfish, good tide movement, decent water clarity and temperature, along with an angler who enters the area quietly and you have the recipe for a great day on the water. Now like all good recipes they can go bad if one of the ingredients is not right and the same can be said for fishing. But when all the factors line up and an angler is willing to wait for everything to happen the reward can be incredible.

I can’t stress enough the importance of putting as many of

my share of tough times just like any other angler. Some folks are cut out for just this style of fishing, they are patient and intent to a fault. Others are not quite as dedicated and often resolve to just go find anything that will bite instead of sticking to the plan.

Sometimes the ones who leave and take the easier route stumble into a great situation and find the fish while the angler who stays and patiently waits and works goes empty handed, that’s just fishing.

More often than not the one angler or group of anglers who stay in an area that they truly believe will produce a big fish gets rewarded with exactly that, a trophy fish that made all the struggle worth while.

Now most of us don’t fall into that category where we are willing to spend 8 or 10 hours in cold water for only a hand full of bites. It takes a special person to endure that type of fishing so for arguments sake we will just deal with the average guy who wants to get bit and have a good day on the water. More times than I care to remember I have been faced with the question “do you stay or do you go” while out on the water. I’m sure the phrase “don’t leave fish to find fish” comes to mind when thinking about this subject and it should, especially during this

the key factors in your favor as possible, this will greatly increase your odds of running into a great fish. If you reach an area that fit’s the description don’t be afraid to hang around and wait for the bite to happen because when it does the results are more than worth the effort.

Now I’m not saying that every time a fisherman does all these thing they will be rewarded because that just doesn’t happen. What does happen is that the fishermen greatly increases their odds and that’s all we can ask for.

It usually happens in just a matter of minutes, an area that seemed lifeless will all of a sudden turn on as if someone flipped a switch and it will stay that way for a while only to leave the angler begging for more. How terrible would it be to be running in your boat in search of another to spot to fish when this “window of opportunity” was open?

It’s times like these that make you forget about all the fruitless hours you spent getting to this point. There is a lot to be said for sticking around an area and waiting for the bite to happen because more often than not the patient are rewarded.

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Free Day at Stark Museum for Family Day The Stark Museum of Art, located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, invites families and visitors of all ages to I HEART Family Day on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission to this event is free of charge and all ages are welcome.

The public is invited to celebrate loved ones at I HEART Family Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to make their own valentine cards and heart-inspired art. Projects will include making a ‘carrier’ pigeon, a family heart chain, and various valentines-inspired projects, such as string cards. In the galleries, a scavenger hunt will lead participants to images of love and family. Prizes, stories, and complimentary refreshments will be available.

A highlight of Family Day will be visiting artist Joan Son, who will demonstrate techniques of origami, a form of artistic paper folding. She will teach visitors to fold origami

hearts and help visitors create origami butterflies as part of a Family Day installation. Joan Son is a member and teacher with the professional organization Origami USA. She has created numerous large-scale installations for public and private venues, exhibiting her work in cities such as Austin, Galveston and Houston, and even New York City and San Francisco.

Especially for older students and adult visitors, a docent will give ten-minute gallery spotlights during the Family Day. The presentation will focus on Harold Von Schmidt’s painting Cliff Watched Her Out of Sight and Deep Within Him His Secret Glowed. This work is an illustration for Zane Grey’s novel The Shepherd of Guadaloupe, which is a story of star-crossed lovers who, like Romeo and Juliet, come from feuding families.

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Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information, call 409-886-ARTS (2787) or visitwww.starkmuseum.org.

In conjunction with I HEART Family Day, visitors are invited to see Victorian Valentine’s Day, a new exhibit at The W.H. Stark House. As part of the Victorian Valentine’s Dayexhibit, visitors will see ways a Victorian-era couple celebrated Valentine’s Day, including the Dining Room set for a romantic dinner, a special gift which represents what may have been exchanged between Miriam and William Henry Stark in honor of the holiday, and in the Master Bedroom, a never before exhibited dress, shoes and accessories that Miriam Lutcher Stark would have worn for a special occasion.

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Artist Joan Son will teach Family Day visitors to create origami at the Stark Museum on Feb. 16.

will have the chance to create a free Valentine’s Day card in the adjacent Carriage House, located at 610 West Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, which serves as the entrance for the Victorian Valentine’s Day exhibition. Tours of The W.H.

Stark House will be available to visitors ten years of age or older and regular tour admission charges will apply. For details, visit www.whstarkhouse. org.

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Local RYLA members attend leadership conference

Eighteen local individuals participated in the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) leadership conference Jan. 11-13, 2013 at the Pineywoods Encampment in Woodlake. This program, sponsored by area Rotary Clubs in District 5910, provides high school students with leadership enhancement opportunities as well as team building exercises.

Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club sponsored the following 11th grade students: Bridge City High School representatives Brooke Bertles, Luke Placette, Colton Cockrell

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and Taylor Brownlie; Orangefield High School students Kirby Clayton, Gage Counts, Carrie Grace Henderson and Kirsten Wolfford. Little Cypress Mauriceville students Katherine Burns and Kenedie King also attended.

Orangefield High School senior Luke Johnson returned to RYLA as an Alumni Leader as did Bridge City senior Zach Cole. Recent Orangefield High School graduate Robert Ehrlich returned as an Alumni Trainer. Local educator Ryan DuBose returned for his eighth year at RYLA and served as the Adult Leader

for the Alumni Leaders and Alumni Trainers.

Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary members Eric Andrus and Bridget Luna Trawhon attended as chaperones. In addition, two men who were instrumental in the establishment of RYLA in District 5910, Ronnie Hutchison and Charles Atkinson served as Adult Leaders for the weekend’s events.

According to Kirsten Wolfford, “RYLA was a learning experience for me. I learned how to step out of my comfort zone and approach new challenges with confidence.”

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The Lutcher Theater presents ‘Rhythm of the Dance’

The Lutcher Theater has added a touch of the Irish to its 2013 “5-Star Sensational Season” with one show only of “Rhythm of the Dance,” performed by the critically acclaimed National Dance Company of Ireland. This two-hour dance and music extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets ranging from $20-$35 are now on sale at www.lutcher. org or by contacting the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409-886-5535.

The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the

contemporary and the ancient. “Rhythm of the Dance” has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world. “Rhythm of the Dance” aspires to a purity content preserving the traditions of Irish step dancing and yet presenting it in the most modern format that has made it a leader in its field.

The show features a live band, three tenors and 22 dancers.

From the creation of “Rhythm of the Dance” in 1998 (initially the show was set up for a three week tour of the United States) it has toured consistently internationally and is achieving greater criti-

cal acclaim year after year.

The show continues to evolve as a result of the constant striving for perfection by its Director/Producer, choreographer and composer to keep the show fresh and interesting so that audiences who attend performances regularly will always find new and exciting elements within the program.

Featuring live performances from a gifted young cast of dancers, musicians, three Irish tenors, and the entire troupe, the show has won critical acclaim across four continents of the world in 51 countries to over 5 million fans. After twelve years of showcasing the very best in Irish dance to the

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Fiber optics technology makes use of optical fiber, a glass or plastic fiber designed to guide light along its length.

While the light-conducting uses of these fibers were discovered in the late 1800s, its use has steadily gained popularity since then in many areas that were not even considered at that time. From telecommunications to medical care, fiber optics technology has made its way into our modern world with uses ranging from telephone and computer communications to heat sensors and lighting fixtures. The uses for fiber optics continue to expand.

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This course will be held February 6-7 from 8 am to 5 pm.

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world, the show has undergone a process of renewal, re-invigorating the choreography and music to create an even more spectacular performance. The hope of producer, Kieran Cavanagh is that the updated format of the show will be a “breathe of fresh air into Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production.”

“Rhythm of the Dance” will be featured in a PBS Special on March 17, 2013.

“Rhythm of the Dance” is sponsored locally by International Paper. The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main in Orange.

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Shangri La to host program on American Raptors

Visit Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Discovery Theater for two performances by S.O.A.R., Inc. (Saving Our American Raptors) bird program to learn about American raptors. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., visitors will get an up-close look at several types of raptors and learn about their habitats. This program will be led by Doris Mager of S.O.A.R., Inc. and a $1 donation is requested from each attendee. All donation proceeds go directly to S.O.A.R., Inc. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a seat, call 409-670-9799.

Learn about the need to protect raptors and how you can aid in their conservation. During the program, attendees may have the chance to meet a Great Horned Owl, an American Kestrel or an Eastern Screech Owl. Families are invited to be part of this delightful evening program and visitors will see a raptor fly over the audience. For additional information on this program, contact Environmental Educator Ellen Dacy by calling 409.670.0803 or emailing edacy@shangrilagardens.org.

“We always love having Doris present her birds as part of the environmental education efforts of Shangri La. By teaching visitors ways they can help conserve and protect wildlife, we are hopeful to foster a sense of ownership for animals and our environment. S.O.A.R., Inc. is a delightful and informative program, which helps to ensure the future of these raptor species. The look of wonder and amazement on the visitors’ faces as the birds fly overhead and truly soar makes this a one-of-a-kind event,” says Ellen Dacy, Environmental Educator at Shangri La. 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. For more information, call 409-670-9113 or visit www. shangrilagardens.org.

LIT Dental Hygiene Clinic offers services to the public The Lamar Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene Clinic offers basic preventative dental care and education to anyone for a small fee.

The clinic, supervised by licensed dental and dental hygiene faculty, is staffed by students in the dental hygiene program at LIT. Services offered are patient education, dental x-rays, cleaning, oral and dental exams, periodontal examinations, polishing, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, and nutritional counseling.

Cost for the procedures are $25 for the general public, $15 for senior citizens (65+), $10 for x-rays only, $5 for x-ray duplications, $10 for emergency patients, and $10 for patients on public assistance.

The clinic is open on Mondays from 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located at 802 East Lavaca in the Multi-Purpose Center.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 6, 2013

CCS Cheerleaders place second at state

LCM Student Council attends leadership forum The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Student Council attended the annual John Ben Shepperd Student Leadership Forum on Jan. 24, 2013.

The Forum, a one-day session provided at no cost to the student or the school, is sponsored by Arkema, Inc., Eastham Forge, Inc., Entergy-Texas and Mason Construction, Ltd. and hosted by the Beaumont Area Chamber of Commerce, Sheppard Leadership Institute and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

According to Stacey Smith, LCM HS’s Student Activities Coordinator, “The program, also called ‘The Sheppard Edge,’ operates on the premise that leadership is not innate; it must be nurtured and encouraged. They believe that students will come away from the program with a lasting benefit as future leaders of our area.”

The Community Christian Varsity Cheerleaders traveled to Garland Texas to compete in ”The Texas Showdown.”

Each year this state competition is held to award the best of the best in cheer, dance, tumbling, and stunts.

The CCS cheer squad com-

peted in the small varsity division which is 0-10 girls on a squad with a routine of cheer, dance, tumbling, and stunts all executed within 2:30 minutes. The event was Saturday, Feb. 2 and the CCS Varsity squad placed second this year and was the smallest squad to

compete. The girls came home with another trophy to add to their collection and another year ended with success. The squad is made up of seniors Lauren Leger (Captain), Brittni James, Leah Herrington and freshmen Danielle Gyasi and Caitlyn Clark.

LCM Student Council students recently attended a leadership forum. Pictured are (from left to right) Bailey Williams, Mackenzie Trawhon, Triston Stringer, Tara Thompson and Baylee Billiot.

The day’s curriculum incudes, to name just a very few: Leadership Communication - The students are given the necessary tools to learn more about themselves and how to interact with a variety of people using Leadership Colors.

Creative Leadership - An interactive activity helps define the characteristics needed for effective leadership.

Brainstorming - The students perform an activity that involves the concept that idea gathering is important for effective leadership.

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The Golden Dazzlers made their debut Thursday night, Jan. 31, at the Little Cypress Junior High boys basketball game. LCJH teacher Simone Moore has organized and trained the dance team, the first in LCJH history.

Students on the dance team

include seventh graders Kaylin Abshire, Tilor Armfield, Kourtney Baldwin, Allison Ball, Shelbie Bell, Bryana Hernandez, Alexis Logan, Briana Purgahn – seventh grade Captain, Kennedy Queen, Jessica Rouse, Katelyn Vasquez, Jonee Villanueva, and Bristyn Willey.

Eight graders include Cheyenne Allen, Haven Dockens – eighth grade Captain, Britton Douglas, Kilon Gillis, Ashlyn Girlinghouse, Ja’Meiya Roberts, Annie Wilhelm, and Alexia Williams.

LCM to hold informational meeting for parents, LCM community members

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A public information meeting regarding the conditions and current needs of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18 in the high school library.

At the top of the list in needed improvements is the safety of our students and staff. Most of the campuses, built thirty to sixty years ago, do not meet today’s needs for security, energy conservation, technology, current instructional arrangements, and compliance stan-

dards.

In order to be responsible to the LCM communities, the Board of Trustees will consider holding a bond election in May 2013 to provide the District’s citizens with the opportunity to address the needed improvements. The financial impact of a bond on the District and homeowner will also be shared at the public meeting.

Following the public meeting, potential members are invited to remain for an expla-

nation of the roles and responsibilities of the PAC, and a time for the group to form and organize. Please consider playing an active role in improving the educational opportunities offered our students by serving on this crucial committee.

Those interested in attending the meeting and/or serving on the PAC are asked to contact Lisa Ludwig at lludwig@ lcmcisd.org or 409-883-2232, extension 2320.

LCJH singers win medals

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For the second year in a row, eighth grader Chase Courtier was named “Outstanding Soloist.“ Pictured are: from top left, are Madeline Morphew, Aaryn Arnold, Emily Young, and Chandler Peveto. On the middle row are Chloe Garrett, Chase Courtier, and Destiny LeBouef. Those on the front row are Oriano Amodeo, Taylor Booker, and Leslie Jester.

Not Pictured - Jesse Smith and Catlyn Sulak.

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CHURCH

BRIEFS First Christian Church of OF to host Southern Plainsmen The First Christian Church of Orangefield will host the Southern Plainsmen Quartet concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 10 at the church, located at 4234 FM 408 in Orangefield.

This Southern gospel began their ministry more than 24 years ago in Hornbeck, La. Since then, the group has been spreading the gospel of Jesus Chris through song and witness across the country and has been named “Lousiana’s Ambassadors of Goodwill.”

The community is invited to attending this uplifting concert.

First Bapt. Church of OF to host SETBA Winter Rally The First Baptist Church of Orangefield will host a Southeast Texas Baptist Area Winter Rally at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 in their Family Life Center. A fellowship will be held after the rally.

Guest Evangelist Herman Cramer is going to preach on “Overcoming the ‘I CAN’T’ Mentality.”

First UMC of Orange church events

Faith UMC hosts “Holy Workers” work day Faith United Methodist Church, located at 8608 MLK, Jr. Dr, Orange, is hosting a “Holy Workers” work day from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 24.

Their worship service will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

There will be no Sunday School Classes that morning. Cleaning will begin at 10:30, followed by a luncheon at noon.

Volunteers are asked to please come to church in your work clothes. This should be a fun morning and we invite everyone to take part. Please note the time change if you are wanting to attend only our worship service, it is 9:30 a.m.

Financial Peace classes at Saint Francis Church Saint Francis Church, located at 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange is hosting Financial Peace University (FPU) classes consisting of a nine week video based curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. These Christian-based classes incorporate small group discussions that help encourage debt-free living, accountability, and discipleship.

These once per week classes are scheduled for nine weeks on Tuesday’s from 6:30 to 8 p.m. from Feb. 26 to April 30 with no meeting planned March 12 (Spring Break). To sign-up for these St. Francis hosted sessions, please use this unique website link http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/43141/ class/222667. Total course costs are $89 (plus shipping cost) per couple to pay for workbooks and course fees. For additional information, please contact church coordinator, Pat Belcher, via cell at 409-670-8241 or email patrickbelcher@rocketmail.com.

First United Methodist Church of Orange will offer help for those who want to learn how to forgive and let go with a little laughter later. On Sunday, Feb. 10, the church will host a free workshop on “The Healing Power of Forgiveness” presented by Phil JOnes. Classes will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a light supper and a comedy performance, “Edutainment-Learning in Laughter,” presented by Phil’s wife, Debi. Those interested in attending are asked to call 886-7466 by noon on Thursday, Feb to register.

In 1976, Phil Jones was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Texas and a member of Phi Beta Kappa with a Mensa-level IQ. However, he suffered from an incurable life-threatening illness. He turned to God through prayer for the first time.

Today, Phil and his wife share a mission of original music, comedy and teaching. Phil will share his testimony at our 10:30 a.m. worship service that same morning. He and Debi will also share some of their original music. Phil and Debi speak and sing throughout Texas but call Austin home.

First UMC invites everyone to attend a Pancake Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Malloy Center on 5th Street.

All funds raised during this meal will be used throughout the year to support the church missions.

The church will host an Ash Wednesday Service which will be held in the Slade Chapel on Elm St. Between 5th and 6th Streets at noon and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Lenten Soup will be served after the noon service and at 5 p.m. before the 6 p.m. service.

The First UMC Church will present “Love Never Dies,” a Valentine Dinner Theater event on Friday, Feb. 15 in the Praise Center. Dinner will be served by the Orange County United Methodist Men and some of the greatest love songs ever written will be performed by the cast. Tickets are $25. All profits will go toward the Mobile Medical Mission project of The Orange County UMM, the second such venture in recent years. Call 886-7466 for tickets and reservations.

Starlight COGIC to host WIND Retreat

Salem UMC to host gospel fest

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooks

Salem United Methodist Church will host the Best of the Best Gospel Fest at 6 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 16 at Joe Ware Plaza in Orange. Tickets will cost $15 and the meal is included. For more information or tickets call 409-883-2611.

St. Paul United Methodist Church is selling homegrown, local cookbooks. All of the recipes come from members. The cookbook has tried and true recipes. The cost is $20 and all proceeds go to our mission funds. Please call the church 735-5546 or come by from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up a copy.

Registration is underway for WIND Retreat 2013, sponsored by the Women’s Dept. of Starlight Church of God in Christ. The Retreat is scheduled for April 12-14 at the Omni Houston West Hotel. The theme is Joy! Psalms 16:11. Special Guest include Pastor Elaine Benson of Houston; Evangelist Phyllis Thomas of Sacramento, Calif. and Psalmist Linda Broussard from Starlight.

Registration includes two nights stay in a luxury hotel, two full meals, conference bag and material. Registration fees: are Single $325 pp; Double $220 pp; Triple $185 pp; Quad $170 pp; and Teen Girls $99 (based on two adults in room). A deposit of $75 is due by Friday, March 15 and the balance is due no later than Monday, April 1, 2013. For more information call 409-886-4366.

Evangelist Josie Lindsey is Director of Women Ministries at Starlight.

First UMC to host MOPS The local Mothers of Preschoolers group (affectionately known as MOPS) invites you to join them one Tuesday a month 9:30 a.m. to noon September through May in the First United Methodist Church Praise Center located on the corner of 5th and Pine.

MOPS is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children from infancy to kindergarten through guest speakers, mentor moments, creative activities, breakfast, discussion time, play groups and more.

Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire---to be great moms! You don’t have to be a Methodist, just a mom.

Free childcare is provided during meetings. For more information and dates, please contact FUMC Orange at 409-886-7466 or find more information on the web at www.mops.org or www. fumcorange.org.

Annual Community Trash-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 9 For the 18th consecutive year, the Orange community is invited to help beautify the streets of the Orange area and the banks of Adams Bayou by picking up litter during the Annual Community Trash-Off. This event, hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Participants are asked to meet at Orange Lions Park, which will serve as headquarters for the Trash-Off. The Community Trash-Off began in 1995 as an effort to clean Adams Bayou and has expanded to include more than 60 streets throughout Orange, Pinehurst and West Orange. Each year, this program collects thousands of pounds of trash from roadways and waterways. With much of the area ultimately draining directly into Adams Bayou, cleaning the streets helps keep Adams Bayou free of litter as well.

Individuals, organizations, businesses and families are encouraged to sign up a team early for the Trash-Off. Teams consist of three to five participants and are limited to adults and children age 12 and older. All teams must be supervised by an adult. Individuals without a specified team are welcome to show up on the day of the event and will be assigned to a team for the clean-up. Volunteers may bring their own gloves, however, gloves will be provided at the event, as well as trash grabbers and

garbage bags for all volunteers. Volunteers with small personal boats are also needed to help pick up trash out of Adams Bayou.

Those working along Adams Bayou may receive, if desired, a disposable suit to help stay clean.

After the trash pick-up, all volunteers are invited to regroup at Orange Lions Park and enjoy complimentary pizza and soft drinks for lunch. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to teams for their efforts. If a business or organization would like to make a donation for this event, contact Kaycee Dortch at 409-670-0803 or kdortch@shangrilagardens.org.

Items may also be dropped off at the Shangri La Admissions Window.

For more information on participating in the Annual Community Trash-Off, call 409-670-0803 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org to download a participation form. Forms may be returned via email to kdortch@shangrilagardens.org, via fax at 409-670-9341 or in person at the Admission Window at Shangri La. 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. For more information about Shangri La, call 409-6709113 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

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Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

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

Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Salem United Methodist Church 402 W. John Ave. 409-883-2611 Is there something missing in your life?

Are you seeking answers?

Do you need a spiritual foundation?

God’s got a Blessing with your name on it!

Come worship with us!

11 a.m. Sunday morning Wacky Bible Study--Tuesday at noon Evening Bible Study--Wednesday--6 p.m.

Reverend Dr. Carolyn McCall, Pastor

Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

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

Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Email info to news@therecordlive.com To list your church, call 886-7183

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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HOME RENTALS 4/2 1/2/2 BRICK tile throughout, Granite, fenced yard w/ Lg covered patio, BCISD, $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

4/2.5/2 ORG. Pets negotiable.

Central heat and air. $1200 monthly/$1200 dep. Owner Agent. House also for sale $155,000. Call 713-503-5085 or 713-471-6564.

1 BEDROOM LOG CABINS in Mauriceville, real cute and in the country, $500 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/2/2 IN BCISD, fenced in back yard, $1,450 monthly + $1,450 dep., (409) 474-2259.

3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, w/ carport, all elec., like new, $1,350 + dep., 735-2660.

M.H. 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 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools,

Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (3/6) 3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., 474-2855 or 474-2252.

3/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, 370 Devillier, big yard, furnished, HUD Ok, $750 monthly + $700 dep., (409) 306-3766.

2/2 IN BCISD, unfurnished, rifrig. & stove, washer and dryer, C/A, older M.H. but in good cond., outside BC, $600 monthly + $600 dep., (409) 735-8306.

HOME SALES BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

Candice Aras (409) 920-0054

3 Bed 2 12_ Bath Huge Pool “WHAT A BEAUTY! LOCATED ON A PEACEFUL DEAD-END ROAD.”

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street.

Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

4/1 WITH COVERED CARPORT. #12 Circle G in Orange. Large family, dinning & den. Wood floors under carpet. Workshop, backyard, privacy fence. Enclosed patio.

Corner lot. Vinyl siding.

4/1 FIXER UPPER, if your looking for a house to fix-up to rent or sell, this is it! Has fenced back yard and carport, asking $35,000 will consider counter offers, 779-9119.

LAND & LOTS 1.6 ACRE REPO property has water and sewer and padsite. Livestock and mobiles OK. Owner Financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 745-1115.

ALMOST 1 ACRE LOT, OFISD, septic, $30,000, (409) 499-2128.

10 ACRE TRACT ON PRIVATE ROAD. Orangefield Schools. Livestock welcome. Seller financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 745-1115.

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

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

M.H. SALES WANTED USED MOBILE HOME in excellent shape.

Large single wide or double wide. Windzone 2 Cash sale. 735-9504.

ming, weeding, planting, pressure cleaning. $10 per hour.

Dependable transportation and references required. Call Mr. Richardson at 886-3410 or 351-0089.

TRUCK DRIVERS DRIVERS: O/O’S. TEXAS & LOUISIANA, LOCAL & DEDICATED RUNS. GREAT PAY & HOME AT NIGHT! 2YRS CDL-A EXP, CLEAN MVR. 877-606-7259

PART TIME EMPLOYMENT, Florist delivery, paid by order, call (409) 883-6267.

THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors.

Training is provided and certified through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center or (409) 8326530 to set up an interview.

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EMPLOYMENT LOCAL PLUMBING COMPANY wants to hire an experienced service plumber.

License not mandatory Must pass drug screen & ISTC. Valid drivers License required.

Potential for promotion. 3132870.

APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

PART TIME GARDENER large yard. Mature gentleman, year round work, no tools needed. Knowledge of plants helpful. Includes trim-

Field Workers

WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and

8 temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/10/13 through 1/10/14; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting and the harvesting of the sugar cane during the harvesting season. $9.50 per hour; 40 hr a wk; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require 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; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Joe Beaud, III Farms, L.L.C. located in New Roads, LA. Worksite located in Morganza, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 718-3131.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Stakes Electric Residential & Commercial Free estimates specializing in older home rewires.

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873 License #’s Customer: # 25151 Master: # 14161

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HERE’S MY CARD! 735-5305 or 886-7183

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nice, $75, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

GARAGE SALES WED., 2209B TEXAS AVE., BC, at Granger Dr., Giant sale, inside, 9 till 5. Furniture, household items, clothes, You need it - We got it! Lots of everything!

THURSDAY, FEB. 7, #8 CIRCLE Q, ROSELAWN ADDITION, ORG. 8am to 1pmEstate/ Garage Sale. Lots of vintage items: LP & 45 records, cowboy hats, Stetson, costume jewelry, jewelry boxes, assortment collectible cups & saucers, linens, crochet, Pfaff 130 sewing machine in original cabinet, Pfaff 1169 portable sewing machine, Duck planter TV lamp, assorted liquor decanters. Dishwasher, cloud walker exercise, fabric, quilt/crochet books, camping gear, wooden end table lamps, etc. EVERYTHING MUST GO! READY TO DEAL! CASH ONLY! SAT. & WED. (2/13/13) 305 SPOONER, BC, off Hwy 1442, Orange address, 7 till ? Wheel chair lift, furniture, TV, matching baby car seat and stroller, misc.

SAT., 2995 PATTILLO RD., BC/ORG., in Victory Gardens, 6:30 till noon. Baby clothes, toys, lots of misc.

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THEME: Valentine’s Day

43. America’s favorite 44. Extremist 46. Old Russian autocrat 47. Bone-dry 48. A one-horse open ride 50. “Iliad,” e.g.

52. Name fit for a king?

53. Getting warm 55. Bovine sound 57. *Bella’s choice 60. *”Shall I _______ thee to a summer’s day?”

64. Style of abstractionism popular in 1960s 65. Word of possibility 67. Under deck 68. Eagle’s home 69. Part of T.G.I.F. 70. Eat away 71. End of a leg 72. Surf turf 73. Motion Picture Association of America, e.g.

DOWN 1. Bar order 2. Sensory input 3. Indian princess 4. Selected

5. Inexpensive inn, especially for youths 6. Distinctive flair 7. ___ Zeppelin 8. Tony Manero’s music 9. Introduced in Europe in 1999 10. One who is “__ __ it” 11. *Most popular Valentine’s Day gift?

12. Compass reading 15. Student’s piece 20. *Dateless 22. Matterhorn, e.g.

24. Bartender’s soda choice 25. *Cupid’s mom 26. “__ ___ costs” 27. Certain buds do this 29. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 31. Fleur-de-lis 32. Type of duck 33. Mall stop 34. Teletype machine, for short 36. Delhi wrap 38. “All My Children,” e.g.

42. Movie trailer, e.g.

45. Related on the father’s side 49. Of a female 51. Like a funereal procession

54. Administrative 56. “La BohËme,” e.g.

57. Fencer’s weapon 58. Some choose this over truth 59. Court order

60. Benign lump 61. A bunch 62. Traveled on 63. Water carrier 64. Dunce 66. Absorbed, as in a cost

Solution from last week

ACROSS 1. *Good night kiss spot 6. Old age, archaic 9. De Valera’s land 13. “My Own Private _____” 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Kind of sentence 16. Things that are unacceptable

17. Some watch the Super Bowl just for these 18. Irregular 19. *Isolde’s tragic lover 21. *The man behind the massacre 23. Unagi on sushi menu 24. *Stag 25. Grease holder 28. Elders’ teach-

ings 30. *St. Valentine’s occupation 35. 7th letter of Greek alphabet, pl.

37. ____ Lofgren, musician 39. Banal or commonplace 40. Astronaut’s insignia 41. To impede or bara

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GUITAR LESSONS FOR Beginners/ intermediates.

Learn structure, rhythm, tone, beginner cords, in a fun and easy atmosphere. $25 ea. for groups and $35 individually.

Very wide schedule, Mon thru Fri 8 till 8. Your favorite songs complete with lyrics, cords, taught at a speed easy to learn. Satisfaction guaranteed! (409) 738-3965.

FREE KITTENS, (409) 7352826, if no answer leave message, will return call.

WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY, and do light housekeeping, (409) 6709272 or 730-3143.

‘‘11 FORD F-150 LARIOT, loaded, very few miles, clean, (409) 886-1896.

BAIL BONDING JOE HEBERT BAIL BONDS, 15 years experience, cheapest in town! All Municipal and AJP bonds flat rate, $70, (409) 738-3965 or 313-3353.

‘P A R T S TIRES OFF DODGE CHARGER, used 10 months, set of 4 Toyo 225/60R18, $400 OBO, (409) 746-3271.

COUCH AND RECLINER, good cond., $250, 735-5082.

MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 - 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used very little, will sell for $1,500 for all, perfect cond., great buy! (409) 4742855.ß 10 X 12 STEEL BUILDING Tan/Cocoa Brown 4’ Door, 5/8 T/G Deliver, Block, Level for $1,999.00 or Rent To Own Option for as little as $150.00 Down and $95/Month for 48 Months! 409-924-0047. 6717 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Tx 77706 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - $100; Craftsman Band Saw - $100; Large capacity gas dryer, excellent condition - $175; Chevy GMC Power Front Bucket Seats, cloth in excellent condition - $400.

Call 886-9727.

‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

UPRIGHT WALTZER ORGAN, Church size, GOOD COND., (409) 883-8695.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Vernell T. Johnson, Deceased, were issued on February 4, 2013, in Cause No. P-16378, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Orland Lenard Johnson.

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 Orland Lenard Johnson Stephen Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 31st day of October, 2012

Stephen C. Howard Stephen C. Howard

Attorney for Orland Lenard Johnson State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

AUTOS

‘93 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,executive series, cold A/C and all works,$1,800, (409) 745-2154 or 499-2128 & leave message.

‘T R U C K S & VA N S

PUBLIC NOTICES:

PETS BEAUTIFUL PEKINESE PUPPIES! Ready FEb. 6.

Black and white, 3F and 1 M, 3 small and 1 teacup, photos available, $400 small, $600 teacup, (409) 504-8879. Will hold till Valintines Day.

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

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 962-0480.

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.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The pro-

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting.

Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4-

SHINE

Allow your light to shine unto the lives of our patiennts and thier families by becoming a Hospice Volunteer! To inquire about our "Shiners" Youth Volunteer program (ages 1217), or our Adult Volunteer Program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 832-4582. Hospice of Texas, 2900 North Street suite 100, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

FOUND! SMALL CHIHUAHUA, on Hwy 408 by store, (409) 960-1416.

LOST! GREY STRIPED CAT w/ orange belly, affectionate, large male, help him find his way home in BC, near Fernwood and Rosehurst, (409) 735-3590.

‘05 GMC Sierra HD Extended, 132k, new brakes. Satellite radio & CD, leather seats, running boards, bedliner, dual spots, installed phone, & more. Loaded & Runs perfect! 313-2870. $14,900

AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm.

1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

WANTED! WHITE LONG HAIRED Kitten. 767-0470.

CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD

CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Galen Eugene Collins

Respondent, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

Enlarged for proofing.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date published in MARCH 18, 2013. of issuance of To this be citation the same being Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at The Record Newspapers the Orange County Courthouse, 02/08/12 801 W. Division Ave., or by mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630.

Said PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED ORIGINAL PETITION was filed and docketed in the Honorable PLEASE FAX ANY163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the CORRECTIONS

BY Ave., Orange, Orange County Courthouse 801 W. Division Texas on SEPTEMBER 2011 in the following styled and 5 P.M. 21, MONDAY numbered case: to 735-7346 The suit requests DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER THIS PETITION Thanks,

Nicole CAUSE NO. 110224-C

FAX The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise # 735-7346 Gates vs Galen Eugene Collins

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Walter Traylor

Enlarged for proofing.Respondent, NOTICE: YOU Actual HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If size: 2X4.25” you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the of forty-twoindays from the date of issuTo expiration be published ance The of thisRecord citation and petition, a default judgement may be Newspapers taken against you.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answerPLEASE to the Plaintiff'sFAX PetitionANY at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being MARCH 18, 2013.

CORRECTIONS BY Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at 5 P.M. the Orange County MONDAY Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by mailing it to 801 Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630. to W.735-7346 Said PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED ORIGINAL PETITION Thanks. was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on November 9, 2012 in the following styled and numbered case: The suit requests DEFENDANT BE DULY CITED AND REQUIRED FAX TO APPEAR AND ANSWER

# 735-7346 CAUSE NO. 120372-C

Patsy Fleming et al VS Erica Blackwell et all

the address of Plaintiff is: CHRISTOPHER SMITH PO BOX 189 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: JONATHAN C JUHAN 985 I-10 NORTH STE 100 BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of the Court at Orange, Texas, on January 31, 2013.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of the Court at Orange, Texas, on February 1, 2013.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

By: Charlean

By: Charlean

Lindsey

children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required.

Deputy

Lindsey

Deputy

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Actual size: 2X4.25” To be published in The Record Newspapers

PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY 5 P.M. MONDAY to 735-7346 Thanks.

FAX # 735-7346

gram serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 6, 2013