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County Record Vol. 52 No. 48

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Bond proposal in the air for LCM ISD Debby Schamber For The Record

A meeting was held Monday evening with school officials and about 125 concerned citizens at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School to discuss a proposed $56 million school bond for the district.

The last bond issue, of $40 million in May 2008, failed to pass which left school officials scrambling to fix the much needed repairs. As a result, they borrowed $ 4.9 million to make the improvements.

For this proposal, school officials worked to make a list of

WOSHS Band ‘Superior’

everything they needed, but the costs turned out to be $72 million.

So, they decided to cut back and work on PERRY what was a priority and the most needed improvements instead.

“We have the same problems now, just five years later, “ said Greg Perry, assistant superintendant of LC-M CISD. But, Perry added, the bond money will not be used to build new football stadiums or even new schools, but to make improvements on what they already have. There will be major improvements done on all the campuses if the bond is approved.

At a passing glance if some-

one were to drive by the schools may indicate all is well, but, once inside the problems are everywhere. The bond money will be used to make improvements on all six campuses.

The district consolidated in 1968 and some of the buildings are original while others were built later such as the Little Cypress Elementary which was built in 1981. Age, usage and Southeast Texas weather conditions have taken their toll on the structures.

A video presented at the meeting showed the conditions students and teachers are forced to deal with on a daily basis. It showed the cracks in the floor which runs under desks, taped floor tiles

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For family of Tami Higgenbotham

Unanswered questions remain

Staff Report For The Record

West Orange – Stark High School band members competed at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest and brought home numerous honors.

Soloists that received “Superior” ratings were Emily Amy, Myeisha Mcgee, K.C. Keaton, and Xavier King. The clarinet choir consisting of Felicia Amy, Victoria Dennis, Amina Flore, Trystin Hague, and Myeisha Mcgee received a “Superior” rating as well for their ensemble performance.

Amahri Finister not only received a “Superior” rating, but also qualified for state.

Jacqueline Wilson, Kaylyn Roberts and Felicia Amy performed solos and earned “Excellent” ratings.

Ray Lavan is the West Orange – Stark High School Band Director. He is assisted by Cory Dugar and Arnold Van Metre.

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Week of Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Slaying of ‘67 shocks Orange

The Sussex Manor apartments, located on what was once called the MacArthur Circle, were said to be the best luxury apartments in the area. They were also the scene of one of the most horrific murder scenes in Orange in 1967.

Debby Schamber For The Record

A horrific crime was committed in January 1967 by a 14-year-old boy when three people were murdered as they slept.

Ronnie Lee Ozio had lived in Groves with his mother since his parents had been separated for several years. But, he had decided he wanted to live with his father in Orange. Three months before he moved to his father’s apartment at

Sussex Manner, although he was not in a dispute with his mother, desperately wanted to live with his father and packed up his belongings and rode his bicycle over the bridge and all the way to Orange.

A witness at the scene, 14-yearold Debi Mayberry, was unharmed during the murderous spree. She later told investigators what happened in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 1.

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Tami Higgenbotham and Staci Robinson during happier times.

Higgenbotham’s body was discovered on Feb. 15 north of Mauriceville in a heavily wooded, hunting lease in Newton County.

Debby Schamber For The Record

And then there was one.

The death of her sister, Tami Higgenbotham, has left Staci Robinson, the last of the three girls in her family to not succumb to an untimely death.

Higgebotham, 41, had left her residence Feb. 8 in Vinton, La. to go to Orange. Her truck was found at Blue Bird’s Fish Camp on Simmons Drive, but she was no where to be found.

During the trip to Orange she had texted Robinson saying she was going to sell her phone to Joshua Latham. Higgenbotham wanted to upgrade her phone so she had decided to sell hers. Around 1 p.m.

Higgenbotham sent a text to

her sister saying Latham wanted her to help him pick out wedding rings. By 1:30 the texts from Higgenbotham stopped.

Knowing it was odd for her sister since she was “always connected”, Robinson became worried and tried over and over to call her but each call went straight to voice mail.

Robinson went to the fish camp and showed a picture of her sister to people in the area.

They told her they had seen Higgenbotham and she had gotten into a vehicle with Latham. However, when Robinson asked Latham if he had seen her sister, he denied ever

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OFD receives new fire truck . . .

The Orange Fire Department is the proud owner of a new truck, Ladder No. 1. The truck, costing approximately $1.2 million dollars, officially came into service Friday. A Port Security Grant, funded by FEMA and the Coast Guard, covered 75 percent of the cost. The OFD was responsible for 25 percent.

They traded in their ‘93 model ladder truck to cover part of the cost and only had to $138,000 for a million dollar truck. Ladder No. 1 has a pumping capacity of 2,000 gallons per minute, has a 250 gallon foam tank and a 300 gallon water tank. The OFD has not had the opportunity to use it, but they have had extensive training to prepare for that day. Pictured are Fire Fighters Jeremy Burch, Chad Hall and Probationary Fire Fighter Joel Gilbert.

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Apartment complex seeking help for fire victims Debby Schamber For The Record

A fire in Bridge City has left nine apartments destroyed and its residents without a place to call home. In addition, the Chief of the McLewis Volunteer Fire Department, David Roberts, suffered a broken arm.

Firefighters responded to the fire about 9 p.m. at the three-story apartment com-

plex located at 245 Tenny. All of the residents were able to escape the blaze, but the tenants which included singles and families were left with nothing from the fire, water and smoke damages.

However, the managers of the apartment complex are collecting items for the fire victims. So far, they have received beds and do not need anymore. But, they are still in

need of other items such as kitchen items, toiletries, home decor and adult clothes of all sizes.

According to Lynell Richard, leasing manager at the Village Apartments, some of the tenants have been relocated to another complex owned by the company, Southern Oaks, while their residences are repaired. Other tenants have decided to stay with fam-

ily or friends until they can return.

“A lot of them were affected

by Ike and it’s sad to see them lose everything again,” Richard said.

The donated items can be taken to 245 Tenny or for more information call 409-7357696.

The McLewis Fire Department had been called to assist the Bridge City Fire Depart-

ment. Roberts suffered a broken arm when a fire engine was being driven to unravel a fire hose when a coupling became stuck on the truck bed.

The hose had just been connected to a fire hydrant. The tension became too much and causing the hose to snap and send a 30 pound coupling toward Roberts. He was struck in his left elbow causing it to be broken in two places.

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David Self Ford opens new preowned car lot Staff Report For The Record

The David Self Ford dealership, resting in the center of town at 1601 Green Ave., has been a fixture of Orange for many years. They recently opened their new preowned car lot directly across the street.

David Self Ford has seen steady growth throughout the years. “However, so far, this year has fully exceeded our expectations,” said Zac Wilmore, of David Self Ford advertising and business development.

Construction began with The new marque at David Self Ford Pre-Owned in Orange.

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Commissioners voted to issue a resolution strongly opposing passage of HB 958 which proposes to reduce the interest crediting rate on all Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) accounts, including employee accounts, from 7 percent to 5 percent. The bill was filed by Rep. Rob Orr (R) of Burleson.

“It’s county business. It’s county retirement system.

The county controls it,” said Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux. “We can control our expenses on it. We definitely have a method of doing it here locally in the county by reducing the match the county puts in from the employers.”

If the state passes HB 958, it reduces the guaranteed interest on all the funds, including those employees contribute themselves.

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This month marks the 148th anniversary of Salem United Methodist Church located at 402 West John Street.

The history of the church began when the Methodist Episcopal Church for African Americans was organized during the annual Mississippi Mission Conference held in Louisiana in December of 1865.

During the conference Salem Mission was established in 1868 in an Orange house which is not the site of The Oaks townhomes.

Salem United Methodist didn’t have a regular preacher

and Rev. Arthur Robinson, a Baptist minister, conducted the services. In 1869, the finally had a full time minister when Rev. Joseph Hardin arrived from Galveston. Hardin was a horseback rider in the rodeo circuit and with the money he had earned enabled him to help the church financially.

Fully organized in 1873, the church was named Salem Episcopal Church. Four years later a portion of the property on John and Third Streets was acquired where the church is presently located. The original deed notes the trustees acting on behalf of the church were Gabe Elkins, Pierre Ross, Jospeh Henderson, Henry Bri-

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counties and the employees putting in their fair share into the retirement system.

“The Texas Association of Counties is opposed to it.

The Sheriffs’ Association, I’m pretty sure they’re opposed to it. Just about everybody is opposed to it.”

The Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT) Web site states “The TCDRS is one of the healthiest retirement plans in the country, currently at 89% funded.

TCDRS current investment returns are 12% for YTD 2012, 7.3% for the ten year average return, 7.3% for the twenty year return and 9.2% for the 30 year return.”

Thibodeaux said, “They need to leave us alone. Every time the state starts jacking with the counties, they put a mandate on it. They need to take care of their own business and leave ours alone.”

T h i b o d e au x said by reducing the rate to five percent, it will reduce employee’s retirement by 17 percent.

He said the THIBODEAUX bill stems from larger counties like Harris pushing the reduction because they say it is costing them too much money for the retirement of their employees.

“The county has a means of reducing their cost on retirement. You reduce your match,” said Thibodeaux. “Now it reduces the retirement for the employee, but at least the counties will have the mechanism to control their own expenses.

“I personally feel the legislature should stay out of it.

There are no state dollars in the retirement system. It does not cost the State of Texas one penny. It comes from the

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Each Ford vehicle is also covered with a seven year, 100,000 mile Ford Powertrain Warranty. “You also receive typically a lower interest rate than what is currently offered with Ford Credit for new Vehicles,” Wimore said.

The David Self Ford team has plans for a new building to be added to the preowned car lot and updates to the current dealership building.

Anyone in the market for a nice, preowned car and good deal should visit the David Self Ford team. They can be reached at 800-817-5255.

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the demolition of the lot in November 2012 and was fully complete earlier this month with their new sign. The American flag flying in the new preowned car lot is the largest flag in Orange County, measuring in at 30x65. They currently have 150 to 200 certified preowned cars on stock.

“Each preowned Ford vehicle must pass an extensive 172 point inspection by Factory Trained Technicians,” Wilmore said. “After passing that inspection, Ford covers the vehicle with an equally extensive Factory Bumper to Bumper warranty.”

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ley and Clem Green.

During the same year, a school was started for black children and housed in Mount Zion Church. In 1883, the school was moved to Salem and remained there for several years.

Both Salem and Mount Zion provided their facilities for the use of the baccalaureate and commencement services for black high school graduates.

The small frame house built on the property soon became inadequate for the growing congregation. During 1903 to 1914, Rev. S.W. Johnson spearheaded fundraising efforts for another wooden frame building which was constructed a few years later.

However, when Rev. J.S. Blue took over the pastoral duties in 1921, his first task was to brick the structure. The brick work was completed in 1923.

Not only is he known for getting the brick work done, but is also known for his long and “spiritual” church sermons. Before the senior citizens center was built, Salem UMC was where the senior nutrition center was held.

Too worn for repair, the farm house was demolished and replaced by a three room brick building in 1969.

During a 1968 conference in Dallas, a merger with united the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Bretheren Church and became what is known as today, Salem United Methodist Church.

The brick building was destroyed by fire in 1968 and the current building was completed and consecrated on March 18. 1973.

Rev. Clarence Breaux started in 1973 and remained as the minister for 20 years and is said to have stayed the longest amount of time.

The Salem United Methodist Church continues in the traditions of its founders with programs of service and worship.

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Slaying of ‘67 remembered

According to archives, Debi Mayberry said they were returning from her hometown of Foreman, Ark. to bring Ronnie back to his father’s house after a two week visit.

Visiting from Foreman was his fathers fiancée’, Bobby Mayberry, 35, and her two children. 14 year old Debi and 16 year old Craig. Also living in the one-bedroom apartment was Ronnie’s grandmother, 77 year old Victoria Ozio.

They arrived at about 8:30 p.m. and spent the remainder of the evening playing checkers and reading books. Sometime about 2 a.m., they all went to bed. She was sleeping next to her mother when she was later awoke to the sound of someone moaning. Her mother also heard the sound and got out of bed. Ronnie Ozio shot her twice. Debi Mayberry grabbed her mother as she fell and blood seeped from her body onto the floor.

At about this time, Ronnie also shot his grandmother.

Debi Mayberry frantically called the operator for an ambulance to come right away.

Dispatchers thought it was a prank and didn’t send help right away, but when a second call came in, they were sure an ambulance was certainly

needed.

Debi Mayberry then went into the living room to lock the door. She could hear her brother, Craig, on the porch in a struggle with Ronnie Ozio.

But, she was in fear Ronnie Ozio would come back inside and so she locked the door.

A short time later, officers were at the scene. Craig was found alive, but with the blade of a butcher knife plunged deep into his back. He was taken to the hospital where surgery was performed. He would eventually recover from his injuries.

When investigators entered the small apartment, they found bullet holes and a considerable amount of blood.

They also found Ronnie’s father, 39 year old John Ozio, with a arrow plunged about 4 inches into his chest. John Ozio pulled from arrow with the “ugly jagged hunting tip” from his chest. Ronnie then shot him twice before moving on to other victims.

Ronnie rained .22 caliber bullets over the inside of the apartment. The bullets hit the victims in the head or upper body areas. Many of the bullets managed to completely go through the bodies.

The gun was later found empty by investigators. The

Bond proposal to keep them in place and mold on the light fixtures above their heads. In addition, there are buckets throughout the school to catch the rain water when it drips while they wonder what affect it will have on the light fixtures if water should seep into them. In addition, a classroom at Little Cypress junior high school has been deemed unusable because of a dripping ceiling which has caused the damp carpets to ripple and wreak of mildew. In several cases, the bond will allow some classrooms to be replaced.

A “brown out” captured on a cell phone video by a student shows a classroom where the lights blinked on an off because of the stress on the electrical system.

The population of the schools has grown over the years and the school cafeteria which was once a gathering place for students to eat their lunch is now too small. The seating is limited and some students are forced to go out-

Tami

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side in the Southeast Texas scorching, damp, or frigid weather conditions. In addition, food service workers struggle to feed the students on outdated equipment. At one of the schools, they use a plastic tub to wash the dishes.

Another problem has been the students who must leave one building to go to another during school hours. In the 1970s, the “California” design was very popular and enabled the students to enjoy the weather outside while going to class. But, when it rains the crowded, narrow sidewalks are often covered in water. One of the passages leading to a physical education class floods to the point that students must roll up their pant legs and carry their shoes to class. When not raining, these same sidewalks can still be considered dangerous because children as young as kindergarten walk them on their way to another part of the campus. In addition, they are close to area parking lots where they could

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meeting up with her. Latham’s girlfriend told Robinson Latham was at work on the day of the disappearance.

However, Robinson would later learn he didn’t have a job.

Nevertheless, Robinson looked him in the eye as she handed him a flyer about her missing sister which left her with a feeling she was in the presence of evil and questioning his involvement.

Latham, who was wanted in connection with the disappearance of Tami Higginbotham, was arrested in Maryville, Tn., Thursday, Feb. 14. Orange police contacted local officials in Maryville, and told them Latham had relatives in the area.

Maryville police checked the relatives residence, and found Latham, along with his girlfriend, and their two-week -old infant. The woman and child were reported to be safe.

He is being held on charges he violated his felony probation.

It is not a bondable offense.

According to Cliff Hargrave, of the Orange Police Department, charges have not been filed against Latham in the Higgenbotham case.

Orange Police Detectives and a Texas Ranger went to Tennessee to interview Latham concerning the disappearance of Tami Higgenbotham. During the interview he told them where Higgenbotham’s body could be found.

victims were taken to local hospitals where they died with the exception of Craig. Debi Mayberry went to the local hospital still in the clothes she was wearing during the horrific ordeal. With her mother’s blood on her shirt, pants and coat, she was told of her mother’s death. But, she soon composed herself and called family members in Arkansas to inform them of the events and for her uncle to come and get her. He would arrive after driving the 290 miles within a few hours.

Debi Mayberry was not harmed which left her questioning why she was allowed to live.

Ronnie was no where to be found. He later returned to the scene of the crime, but the door was locked and he could not get inside. He was dressed in jeans and a shirt, but was not wearing shoes. Ronnie had been hiding in a nearby lumber yard. Shivering he went to a neighbor’s house and calmly asked her to call the police.

Officers came and took him to the hospital for examination. A short time later he was taken to the Orange County Jail. He was taken before Judge Eugene Hoyt, of the 163rd District Court, who at the time was the judge for juvenile cas-

Detectives went in search of the location north of Mauriceville on Feb. 15 where they found Higginbotham’s body in a heavily wooded, hunting lease in Newton County.

Officers from Orange, Newton and Jasper Counties investigated the crime scene, and are working the case.

Higgenbotham may have been small in stature being 5’2” and weighing all of 120 pounds, but she was “feisty.”Robinson said she herself was the opinionated of the three sisters, but Higgenbotham would always back her up. Their younger sister died about 11 years ago following a difficult miscarriage.

Higgenbotham joined the Navy not long after graduating from a California high school. During her service, she worked as an electrician and served during Dessert Storm.

She met her husband while serving in the Navy and they would move to Louisiana in 1995 to be closer to his family.

The rest of her family would eventually follow her here.

The couple had two sons who are now ages 19 and 15 years old. She worked odd jobs over the years such as waitress, bar tender and cleaning houses.

But, it was her “ trusting “nature, being “everybody’s friend” and always “helping” everybody which may have contributed to her death.

run out in front of vehicle or be snatched by a stranger. To rectify the problem, school officials are looking to enclose the space.

The video also shows a locker room where the showers are not working and have been boarded up.

But, most distressing is the lack of security for the schools.

Unfortunately, a person can approach any side of a campus and gain entrance without being intercepted which makes it unsafe for the students inside.

‘In today’s world, they need to be more secure,” Perry said.

“You can’t have people just walking in anymore.”

Over the years, there has been more than one case of shooting students by an intruder. LC-M school officials plan to have one central door where a person cannot gain access into the school without being let in by someone working the door. A system such as this is located at Bridge City Elementary.

The next step is for the

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es. He faced the juvenile charges of murder with malice aforethought.

Without emotion, the teen told the judge he understood the charges and his rights.

Laws concerning juveniles were much different than now.

According to archives, the legal procedure in this case is “civil juvenile court proceeding under Texas Law. No criminal charges could be filed until he turned 17 years old.’ He was arraigned on charges of being a juvenile delinquent which was the only way authorities could keep him in custody.

According to archives, neighbors described the high school sophomore as a quiet, studious boy. Ronnie was also said to be a “loner”and an avid hunter. Relatives said he showed some type of affection to those he has murdered. In addition, Debi Mayberry told investigators, no harsh words were exchanged on the night of the murders.

Investigators worked on the case to determine why Ronnie Ozio had committed the murders. They finally determined the murders were done to impress Debi Mayberry. The “skinny, shaggy-haired” teen was quiet in school. But, he had written papers at school school board during a meeting on Feb. 25 to approve the agenda item to call for a bond election. If approved, then it will be in the May 11th election for voters to decide on whether or not to pass the bond.

which portrayed a boy named “Randy” who bemoaned his unattractiveness and slight stature. In his writings, he said “Randy” resolved to do something about his physique. Another paper he wrote was of the same story and the main character, Randy, still had not won over the girl.

Local authorities worked to find a solution for what they thought was best for Ronnie Ozio. His attorney, John Morris, worked to get Ronnie the proper psychiatric care.

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The sheriff at the time, Chester Holts, told reporters he had no intention of ever charging the teen with murder after he turned 17 years old.

A recent search for Ronnie Ozio revealed he did not serve time in prison on this charge or any other. It is also believed he changed his name upon his release from the psychiatric hospital. Wherever Ronnie Ozio is located, he is now 59 years old.

Shangri La volunteers, STARK Cultural Venues’ members and members of the general public are cordially invited to attend a reception in honor of

Michael Hoke

who is retiring after more than 10 years of service as the Managing Director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

Monday, February 25, 2013 Drop by between the hours of 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Discovery Theater at Shangri La Light refreshments will be served.

Located at 2111 West Park Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630

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Sanders. (Editor’s note: That’s all I remember. Lute went to the Air Force Academy, Kenny Strong, U of H, Hoffpauir and Watson, McNeese, Doucet, Northwestern and Latiolais went on to Harvard. I wonder what became of those boys and how their lives turned out.)

39 Years Ago-1974 Joe Alford will be the new assistant DA under Sharon Bearden starting Feb. 15.*****Attorneys Malcolm Dorman and Jim Dunaway have formed a partnership. Frank Hustmyre, who is semi-retired, is still associated with the firm. Jim is almost back on two legs since being injured riding a motorcycle. (Imitating Evel Knievel.)*****Patsy Fisette is in Houston having surgery again for rheumatoid arthritis.*****Don Harmon started building a new home in the country. Before the house could be completed he was taken into the City of Orange.*****Cynthia Hooks, who recently had a baby, is planning on going back to work at the courthouse in about two weeks.*****Joe Hester is building a new trailer park.*****The City of Orange and the county jointly purchased a bus to transport senior citizens.*****As soon as Crip Trahan was appointed constable, he asked for a raise.*****Some members of the West Orange Chiefs track team are mile relayers James Bean, Randall Teate, Marty Edwards and Steve Fisher; 440 relayers Roy Williams, Teate, Earl Thomas and Fisher; shot putter BIG OIL KILLING US AT THE PUMP Paul Bingham; 100 yard dash and broad jumper There’s a boogie man in the oil patch. We are proRoy Williams. ducing more domestic oil than at any time, we are importing less oil than ever before. Consumption of BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK gasoline is less, as citizens conserve. Why in the Ty Broussard, Nathan Dickman, Ron Teaff, world are gas prices escalating? Oil is at only $95 a Sydney Peet, Allison Floyd, Erin Boren, Beverly barrel and normally that would make gas prices at the pump run between $2.50 and $2.80 a gallon, yet Satir, Jim Izer, Amanda Newman, “B.E. “”Bob”” today I paid $3.59. So what’s happening? Well, you Hankins”, George W. Stevens , Barry Murchison, can lay the blame at the feet of the oil companies. Chad Boatman, Harry Risher, Jasmine Lindner, When consumption went down, to make the same John Curphy, Leslie Braus, Wesley Arnold, Brint bottom line, oil companies jacked the prices up. Carlton, John Hughes, Jody Andes, Betty Davis, They are making millions more with jacked up pric- Crystal Jones, Misti Bishop, Juanita Sullivan, es and making up for loss of business. They might be Kelle Betz, Matthew Bland, Rachel Doucet, Joe sending a message that hybrid cars may save gas but Hebert, Dalton Bonds, Brently Sholmire, Regina they are not going to let it affect their bottom line. Harrington, Scarlett Fontenot, Taylor BrownHigh gas prices not only hurt the economy, it’s a kill- lie, Bill Bennett, Brad Frye, Zelda Jones, Kaylea er for the working class and middle class families. Smith, Doris Byrd, Angela Brinson, Anita MurThere is no excuse for it and big oil is to blame. What chison, Betty Sherman, Kayden Meulemans, really is upsetting is that there is no other logic to Braelyn Baugh, Michael Gray, Claudia Williams, it.***** Oh well, a full moon is coming this weekend Eleanor Shult, Marilyn Powell, Zachary Gilliam and I hope the skies are clear. Full moons bring back and Amanda Beeson. memories and special thoughts. I have a long way to A FEW HAPPENINGS go and hopefully have a little something for everyWe were sorry to hear of the death of Kent Conone. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. well, 76, who passed away Feb. 14. Kent had written KREE HARRISON WOWS JUDGES ON “AMER- a weekly column for our Record Newspapers for 20 years. Kent was a very good writer who had written ICAN IDOL” Country singer Kree Harrison made it to the Top some 40 or more western novels and written also for 40 on Season 12 of “American Idol,” swaying the other publications. His column on national affairs judges by singing Grace Potter’s “Stars” in memory and politics leaned far to the right. He was described of her departed mother. The Texas born singer lost as an ultra conservative. We didn’t often agree with her father, Clint Harrison, in an airplane crash and him, however he gave a balanced view to the paper. in an incredibly cruel twist of fate, also lost her mom, His opinions were well written and he made a good Cathy, in an auto accident. She sang the Potter track case for his beliefs. We will miss him. Please see in a soulful, emotional performance that amply dis- obit.*****It’s with deep sadness that we learned our played not only the quality of her voice, but also her friend Charles Pratt is in grave condition. We unway to conveying the emotional intent of a song. derstand Charlie is now on life support. Our prayers The judges were blown away. “I fought for you a few are with him and Edith. Hang in there Ms. Edee, it’s times, and I know why, “ Keith Urban said. “Because now in the Lord’s hands.*****We hear Cowboy Cross your voice is one of my favorites in the entire com- Band will play at the Bass Tournament next month. petition. Mariah Carey agreed, saying, “There’s It will be a great time.*****Congrats to Orange prosomething that feels genuine about you as a per- boxer Cody Richard who improved his record to former. Nicki Minaj became a convert on the spot, 12-0 with his sixth knockout against Steve Trumtelling the young performer, “I feel like today you be- ble. The bout was held Saturday at Evangeline came a star in front of me.” Kree, who spent her ear- Downs Casino, in Opelousas.*****We heard our ly years in Woodville, also attended school in Bridge longtime friend Marcell Adams has been in the City before moving to Nashville to live with her sis- hospital with a high blood pressure flair up. Beat ter Lacy Johnson Bruce. Her mother and father wishes for a speedy recovery.*****Prescription drug were both raised and attended school in Bridge City. prices, after dropping during the recession, are reHer local family consist of her only aunt, Penny turning to rates of a decade ago. In 2012, drug prices Harrison, and grandparents Beverly Roberts My- rose 3.6 percent twice the inflation rate. That is in ers, of Groves, and Wilson Roberts, former Bridge sharp contrast to other health costs. Prices for a City police chief and retired lawman. They are her doctor’s visit, lab test and nursing home room all fell mother’s parents. Wilson and wife Veronica live in below the rate of inflation, 1.7 percent for the last Duncan Woods. Her father’s mother, Myra Harri- two years. Generic drugs allow consumers to buy son, a longtime Bridge City resident now lives in drugs at a lower cost. Name brand drugs taking big Colmesneil. Brother Cory Harrison, 19, lives with jumps are No. 1, Nexium, 7.8 percent, $2.62; No. 2, his grandmother Myra. Kree’s older brother, Mi- Abilify, for Bipolar disorder, 10.4 percent, $6.42; No. chael Johnson, lives in Houston. Both he and Lacy 3, Crestor, cholesterol drug, 9.7 percent, $1.93 per are the children of Keith Johnson and grandchil- scrip.*****Changes could be in store for NBC. Unidren of Charles and Pat Johnson of Bridge City. versal Comcast has paid $16.7 billion for the 49 perEven though she claims Woodville as home, Kree’s cent of NBC that they didn’t own. The marketing of roots run deep in Orange County. The Woodville MSNBC has gained popularity over the past year. mayor and Tyler County officials have sent her their Their daily programming starts with Morning Joe blessings. The people of Orange County will also be at 5 a.m. and features a number of personalities throughout the day. Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, rooting for her as she moves up the ladder.

Tamara Hall, Chris Matthews, Ed Shultz, Rachael Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell and TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME others.*****Pam Scales Crew marries Rusty Hon10 Years Ago-2003 Local church and civic groups are organizing to eycutt Saturday at 5 p.m. Congratulations and hang benefit Orange County resident Mandy LaCombe, on Cowboy.*****Area Boy Scouts are camping at the survivor of a tragic auto crash. The benefit will be airport Friday night preparing to offer a free panheld March, 6, at the Bridge City Senior Citizens cake breakfast Saturday morning to pilots flying in.

Center. Entertainment will be provided by Christian They are earning their aviation merit badge. We singers John and Trina Bickham, Kirk Travis, hear pilot Tom Foreman may take the scouts for a Linda Granger Crawford and Kirk Ellender. Pro flight.*****A few folks we know celebrating their spefootball player Jason Matthews will be on hand to cial day in the next few days. Feb. 20 is Chief Jerry sign autographs. Shane Dronett contributed auto- Wimberly’s birthday. He is battling cancer and graphed posters and photos from his Atlanta Fal- seems to be winning. Ms. Ruby has been under the cons team.*****Salem United Methodist Church cel- weather also. Here’s praying that they are both on ebrates its 134 year anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 21. the upswing.***Feb. 20, is also pretty Allison Floyd’s The church was established in 1868 in an Orange birthday. We did a story on her attending the Gramhouse which is now the site of the Oaks Town my’s last week. An early birthday present.***Candace Homes. (Editor’s note: Today the church is 144 years Atkins turns 24 on Feb. 20.***Friends celebrating old.)*****Bridge City volleyball star Natalie Sarver Feb. 21, our buddy Ray Craven turns 65. He’s the signed to play for Lamar in Beaumont. The District mayor of Henrietta Street and Jack-of-all-trades. He 20-4A MVP and all state first team player, led Bridge handles any fix up problem around this City to the Class 4-A state semifinals and a season neighborhood.***Also celebrating is our friend record of 37-3.*****Ten of coach Les Johnson’s Misty Songe, who turns 31 and looks like 23. She’s boss lady at Bridge City Verizon.***Feb. 22 finds Bridge City football players received football schol- the celebrating. Also marking a Barry arships last week. They are Dustin Juneau, Jeremy birthdayMurchison is Chad Boatman and Brint Stolfa, Eric Bramblett, Raum Bryant, Jared Wil- Carlton.***Gertrude Bellair will celebrate her liams, Dathan Juneau, Daniel Kibodeaux, Bryan birthday on Feb. 22. I’m not gonna tell her age.***Feb. Wiggins, Brad Miller and Jeremy Buckley. During 23 is a special day for Betty Davis, Misti Bishop Coach Johnson’s four years at Bridge City, 26 of his and Joe Hebert.*** Also Feb. 23, 1996 the day players received football scholarships. A few others Anna Lee Knight died, 17 years ago. Weisstill miss recipients over the years are John Hoffpauir, Bryan her and remember this special lady.***Feb. 24 finds Bock, Nicolas Watson, Sambo Carpenter, Joe longtime friend Regina Harrington, Doug’s better Brackin, Toby Latiolais, Chad Hanks, Tony Lute, half, celebrating. She and Doug moved to Spring, Kenny Strong, Chris Collins, Colby Doucet, Joey Texas. Regina is still full of energy, looks after Doug, Anderson, Lack Jetter, Ryan Skinner and Rhett

who has been in poor health lately and recently had gallbladder surgery***Feb. 25, a special day for BCPD Assistant Chief Brad Frye, Zelda Jones and Angela Brinson.***Feb. 26, is the special day for coach/teacher/trainer and soon to be married on March 2, Moe Litton, who was born not in a manger but in the oilfields of East Texas.*** Also celebrating is Anita Murchison, Claudia Williams and Betty Sherman. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list in this publication. A very happy belated birthday also to Julian Edwards who turned 18 on Feb. 19.*****Karen Jo’s sister Judy and husband Sam Frank Lucia, since retiring, went looking for a new CPA. They said they found just the right accountant in John Dubose, intelligent, honest and very helpful.*****Trinity Lutheran Church, on 16th Street in Orange, has sold their church building to Trinity Baptist Church. The Orange Lutherans will be joining Rev. Zock and the St. Mark’s Lutheran congregation in Bridge City.*****Seven year olds, Sofia Harrison and Lexi Tubbleville, celebrated their birthdays with an Alice in Wonderland extravaganza. Moms Hallie and Michelle joined other adults by wearing costumes. They took great pictures.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch met at Robert’s last week and an interesting group attended. I want Judge Courtney to know I counted heads and the group was evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. In fact, Republicans won by one, a pretty blond. This week, the Bunch dines at Novrozsky’s. Everyone is always welcome. We haven’t seen our friends Mark and Barbette Philpott lately. I’m told the constable has been awfully busy. Next week, the Bunch dines at Robert’s.*****We were sorry to hear about Constable Chris Humble, Tessa and family, suffering a fire in their home. What didn’t burn experienced smoke and water damage. They are displaced for now but met with the insurance company Monday.*****Why would anyone believe that if they killed someone and hid the body, they would get by with it. Like the murderer of Tami Higginbotham.

The killer nearly always get caught. It’s a no brainer.

It’s like some idiot thinking he can get by with bank robbery like they did in the old days when the fastest communication was the telegraph.*****Habitat for Humanity has begun work on Shanell Breaux’s home with the help of contributions to United Way. Shanell would like to thank everyone who made it possible for her entire family to have a home and to have peace of mind.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Seven retired Cajuns were playing Bourre’ (booray) at Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill wen Alex Comeaux him, loses $500 on a single hand of cards. Poor Comeaux, he clutches his chest and drops dead at da table.

Showing respect for Comeaux, dere fallen comrade, da utta six continue but standing up. At da end of da game, Thibodeaux axe, “Mais who is gonna tell his wife Hazel?” Dey cut da cards and Alfred Premeaux picks da low card and has to carry da news. Da mens tell Premeaux to be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a bad situation any worse.” “I’m da most discreet person you will ever meet, said Premeaux, leave it to me.”

He went to Comeaux’s house and knocked on da door. Hazel her, answer through da door and axe, “Wat you want you hanh?”

Premeaux says, “Miss Hazel, you husband Alex jus lost $500 in a card game and is afraid to come home him.”

Hazel say, “Tell him to drop dead.”

Premeaux say, “Okay, I’ll go tell him me.”

CES’T TOUT Come March 1, our government faces the Sequester, $85 billion in across the board cuts. Cuts so drastic it could send the growing economy into a tailspin. The congress says they are not budging.

Their main goal is to change Medicare and Social Security as we know it. If they ever have complete control both will be privatized, you can book that.

Simpson-Bowles is attempting to come up with a package that both parties can agree on that would offset the Sequester. They will have a hard time selling it because there just isn’t any middle ground.

This could be really bad. *****Confirmation hearings have become so shameful and brutal I don’t know why anyone would want to serve under these conditions. Gen. Allen said “Thanks, but no thanks.”

He chose to retire rather than go through confirmations. Example, the Chuck Hagel hearings. Sen. Ted Cruz makes himself a modern-day Joe McCarthy. He turned a normal committee vote into his own personal circus, making outlandish smear after smear against Hagel. That earned him the ire not just of senators in the room but also the national media. He’s only been in the senate one month but through his disgraceful actions, Ted Cruz stole all the headlines. Cruz said his opponent for the Texas senate wasn’t conservative enough. David Dewhurst is plenty conservative, he’s not like Cruz, an obstructionist who is self serving. He has yet to vote for one bill that has passed. Sen. John Cornyn seems to be keeping some distance between he and Cruz.

Ted doesn’t make us Texas proud. Unfortunately, we Orange County folks really get hit hard, we have Steve Stockman, who is one of the real crazy ones in the U.S. congress. At least Cruz might be crazy but he’s not stupid, he knows what he doing stroking the Tea Party‘s ego.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. This week I strongly suggest if you’re in the market for a car or truck, new or preowned, you can’t go wrong at David Self Ford. Honestly, I’d bet on it. Take care and God bless.

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BRIDGE CITY ISD Love of Learning through Technology

There are many websites that parents, students, and teachers can access information that is key to your child’s success in school and beyond.

Texas Success – Istation and Think Through Math (grades 3-8) provides access to interactive math and reading programs for Texas school students. These engaging and interactive online programs support students at all skill levels, and most importantly, encourage and enable progress and achievement as they move through activities and curriculum.

Your child’s teacher will enroll your child and provide Login information for Istation Reading and Think Through Math.

TumblebookLibrary is an online collection of Tumblebooks (animated, talking picture books) which teach kids the joy of reading, and motivates struggling readers, in a format they’ll love. This program provides the information needed for your child’s AR assignment. You can access the elementary program and/or middle school program depending on your child’s reading level.

Your child’s teacher will provide login information for Tumblebooks. www.spellingcity.com is an efficient game based study of literacy skills using any word list to help your child’s spelling and vocabulary skills.

The fifth-grade math textbook offers Web-based activities for students to reinforce the content learned in class.

It can be accessed by www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Your child’s teacher will provide login information for the textbook website. www.studyjams.com is a website that parents can access for their children to learn more about math and science topics. Lessons are presented in a fun and engaging way such as listening to songs and game formats. Your child can test themselves on content covered in the website. www.nationalgeographic.com and www.energyhog.org are two science websites that students can access for more science information.

Accessing the children’s area of energyhog offers a way to learn science in a fun game format.

Mrs. Adjective visited 3rd grade Third grade getting creative and gave them lots to describe. and learning multiplication.

BCI’s Fifth Grade Math Team competed at the Middle School Math & Science Tournament at Odom Academy on Saturday, January 26th.

SCIENCE: Colin Minter 1st place Bryce Miller-2nd place Trent Roccaforte-5th place NUMBER SENSE: Nick Hargroue-3rd Place Trent Rocafforte-5th Place GENERAL MATH: Bryce Miller-3rd Place Colin Minter-6th Place

The students at BCE conducted a “pet food drive” in conjunction with Valentine’s week.

The purpose was to collect bags dog and cat food to donate to a local animal shelter.

“Great job kids” for giving to he furry friends of our community.

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Community Bulletin Board

BCISD schools to host annual Open House Bridge City Middle School will be holding its annual Open House from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4. The BCMS choir will be performing a few numbers for the listening pleasure of those in attendance.

All the teachers will be available to meet with and discuss. Information about the interventions provided for Title I students/ parents. Come out and join in this fun evening.

Bridge City Elementary is pleased to announce that our Open House will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. All classrooms will be featuring student work on display for parents.

The Pre-k classes are “springing” into the new season by learning about plants and the weather. Kindergarten and first grade classes are welcoming parents with their Texas theme.

Their Kindergarten “cowboys and cowgirls” will be making their own stick horses for this event and first grade classes will show off their “Deep in the heart of Texas” portfolios. Second grade students will have an “All about me” theme, where parents are encouraged to guess who is who in self-portraits and shadow silhouettes.

Their Title I teachers will host a parent meeting that will feature fun learning games parents can do with their child to promote reading and math.

Bridge City Intermediate will be holding its annual Open House from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7. All classrooms will be open and feature student work on display for families to view.

Their Title I teachers will have information available to students on how to help your child in math and reading. We look forward to seeing all of you.

Bridge City High School will hold the Annual Fine Arts Exhibition and Open House on Thursday, April 11.

This and That at the Thrift & Gift Come and join the crowd at the Thrift and Gift at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Their shop, Bargain Room, gym and holiday room have reductions on selected items. Long sleeved blouses, sweaters, sweat tops and shoes will be featured for $1.

Toy are to be reduced in the Bargain Room to half price. A special table for baked goods is also for sale. Come early, they close at 1 p.m.

The Thrift and Gift is located at 350 37th Street (off Strickland). Their telephone number is 409-886-7649.

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.

Orange K of C to host fish fry St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Orange Council 1680 will sell delicious fried and baked fish dinners, dine in or take out, from 5 to 7 p.m. on all Fridays in Lent, except Good Friday, in the parish hall.

Meals consist of fish, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, tea, water and dessert. Cost is $8 for 3 pieces of fried or baked filets; $7 for 2 pieces fried. All are invited to experience Council 1680’s renowned fish taste.

BC Knights of Columbus to offer fish dinners Bridge City Knights of Columbus will offer fish dinners (fried catfish, cole slaw, hush puppies, fries) 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.

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

Foster Grandparent Program of SETX to host annual fundraiser The Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Program Advisory Council and Chef Bonnie Sue Richard-Voeltz invites the community to their annual fundraiser “Say Cheese” - A Salute to our Foster Grandparent Volunteers from 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Beaumont, IH-10 at Walden Road. Ticket cost is $12 and can be purchased from a local foster grandparent or at the door. Sponsorships are available by contacting the Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Program.

For additional information, please call Corine Jones, director of the SETX Foster Grandparent Program, at 409-899-8444 ext.

7510, email at cjones@setrpc.org, or fax at 409-347-0138; or Chef Bonnie Voeltz at 409-330-5808 or IBRoses@aol.com.

Eagles offer activities, pool tournament and hall rental The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, will host their monthly barbecue on Thursday, Feb. 28. The menu is brisket, link, potato salad, baked beans, bread, cookie with all the trimmings for $8.

The orders may be called in before 5 p.m. Wednesday or picked up at the Eagles Lodge on Thursday. To place an order or for more information contact Sharon Bodin at 735-8662 or cell 7197793 They are also 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.

The Eagles have new hours of operation. They will now be open on Monday’s at 4 p.m. The hours for the rest of the week remain the same.

Patrons will now enjoy free pool, free popcorn and drink specials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during special hours.

For more information on any of the activities or rent the hall contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793.

Weight management classes offered 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.

Local AAUW to host book drive 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

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KOCB sells Litter Button banners 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.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiser 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.

Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome!

The band performs Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day concerts. At least one traditional band concert is performed annually. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Sen. Robert Nichols: My Five Cents

Even one preventable death is too many. In my opinion, this This week the pace at the Legislature picked up as almost legislation is past due and I look forward to seeing it passed all Senate committees are now meeting and House commitinto law. tees were announced. Bills now begin the long process of being 2. State water outlook referred and then heard in committee. The legislative process In 2011, Texas suffered one of the worst droughts in state kills more bills than it passes, which I consider a good thing. history, which we are still recovering from Only the best legislation that has survived today. As horrible as it was, this drought the hearing process and has had significant helped bring attention to the even larger public input should become law. problem of Texas’ projected long-term water Five things that happened this week at shortage as the state’s population continues your Texas Capitol are: to increase.

1. Safe passage bill for highway and This week Senator Troy Fraser presented a construction workers bill dealing with state water resources to the On Wednesday, I filed Senate Bill 510 Natural Resources Committee. Senate Bill 4 to require motorists near stopped highwould create the State Water Implementaway or construction vehicles- with lights tion Fund of Texas (SWIFT) to provide a activated- to either vacate the lane closest fund to finance projects in the State Water to the highway maintenance/construction Plan. There will be an emphasis on conservavehicle or slow down. This bill is intended tion, reuse and rural projects. to create safer highways for both motorists This will go a long way towards funding and workers. our 50 year water plan and I predict SB 4 will As a former Texas Department of be a “bill to watch” this session.

Transportation (TxDOT) Commissioner, I 3. Senate Transportation Committee’s believe that safety should be a top priority. first meeting These men and women are at risk every This week was also the first Transportatime they put on their orange vests and tion Committee meeting of Session. As work on our roads. chair, I emphasized my goals for the coming There is already a ‘move-over/slow-down’ months. I believe it is important to move law to protect emergency vehicles such as Senator Robert Nichols people and goods safely, effectively and effipolice, EMS and fire trucks. Tow trucks are ciently. I am hopeful that as we consider legislation this session, even protected. This bill will simply offer the same protection we will keep this mission in mind. Additionally, I plan to work to our state highway workers. with state leadership to fundamentally fix our long-term fundSince 1938, 101 TxDOT employees have been killed while ing for transportation. working within the work zone or on the shoulder of a roadway.

4. Texas Electric Cooperatives at the Capitol Seven of these fatalities were within the last 10 years, with two On Wednesday, representatives of electric cooperatives from occurring in August and September of 2008.

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across the state came to the Capitol to discuss legislative issues important to them. Electric cooperatives are unique from other power providers because they are tax-paying, not-for-profit businesses owned by the consumers they supply.

Senate District 3 is served by eight different cooperatives, each with their own board of directors, general manager and employees. They are integral parts of the communities in which they operate.

5. Governor’s appointments Having served six years on the Senate Nominations Committee, I am very aware of the impact state boards have on Texas and I am encouraging more Senate District 3 constituents to apply for these positions. The governor is responsible for filling around 400 appointments for everything from the Animal Health Commission to the Soil and Water Conservation Board, and these decisions are then confirmed by the Senate.

Our communities are blessed with so many individuals whose expertise and backgrounds could really benefit our state as a whole and I encourage you to get involved. For an application and more information, please visit www.governor.state.tx.us/ appointments.

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Deaths and Memorials Tabetha Williford Orange Ta b e t h a Christine Welch Williford, 26, of Orange, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

A private family viewing and cremation arrangements have been under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

She was born on May 23, 1986 in Port Arthur to her parents, Deidra Ann Welch and Jerry Rayburn Williford. Tabetha was a lifelong resident of Orange, she enjoyed going out in town and visiting with people and she enjoyed playing with her clacker.

Tabitha was loved by many people and will be missed by all that knew her.

Tabetha is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Fern Eads.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her mother, Deirdra Buxton and husband, Todd of Orange; her father, Jerry Williford and wife, Tracy of Jasper; her maternal grandfather and caretaker, W. J. “Bill” Eads of Orange; her paternal grandparents James Rayburn and

Lois Williford of Jasper; her sisters, Monique “Nicki” Williford and fiancé Tommy Pearson of Vidor, Sarah Ann Ferrell and husband, Justin of Beaumont; her stepsister, Verna Lynn Ingle and husband Billy of Orangefield; and her stepbrother Bobby Wayne Buxton and wife Samantha of Orange. Tabetha is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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

Raymon Ethridge Thompson Orange Raymon Ethridge Thompson went to be with the Lord on Feb. 14, 2013.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Bethel Baptist Church in West Orange with the Rev. Olan Thompson and assisting will be the Rev. Chad Sangster and the Rev. Jack Comer. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

He was born on April 21, 1928 in Hall Summit, La. to Ethridge and Effie Thompson. After graduating from Ringgold High

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School in Louisiana in 1947, he joined the Air Force and served for three years before being honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Air Force, he graduated from Columbia Bible School and Southern State College. He was ordained to the Ministry in Louisiana on Feb. 9, 1951. Raymon married Grace Venable in 1955, a marriage that endured for 57 years.

He brought his family to Orange in 1967 when he became the pastor of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his duties as a pastor, he began working for the West Orange Cove School District in 1969 where he taught U.S. History and Government at Lutcher Stark High School and Theater Arts at West OrangeStark Middle School. He retired from teaching in 1989.

Raymon was preceded in death by both of his parents; his brother Earl; sister Eleanor Plunkett; and his youngest son, Barry Russell.

He is survived by his loving spouse, Grace; sons Charles and Paul; daughters Rebecca Dinges and Karen Mayo, brothers Olan and James; and his sisters Velda Brown, Inice Stephenson and Delores Ward.

He was an adoring grandfather to nine grandchildren April, Brandon, Victoria, Matthew, Michael, Lauryn, Christina, Angela and Aaron. A great-grandfather to eight great-grandchildren, Amelia, Sydney, Aiden, Clark, August, Devin, Keira and Briley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Tommy Rose for Missionary Funds at the care of Bethel Baptist Church; 2906 Western Ave., Orange, Texas 77630; (409) 883-4822.

Mary Lillian Veazey Chatlosh West Orange Mary Lillian Veazey Chatlosh, 91, of West Orange, p a s s e d away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church with interment following at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Monsignor William Manger of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont.

Mary Lillian Veazey was born August 4, 1922 to Joseph Benoit (Ben) Veazey and Margaret Noelie (Broussard) Veazey. She started life and grew up on a houseboat on the Sabine River in Orange in the 1920s and 30s with her parents, brother and sister, attending Curtis Elementary, St. Mary School, and Orange High School and dreaming of becoming a writer. She met the love of her life, Alfred Nicholas Chatlosh of Stephenson, Michigan and they married Feb. 15, 1942.

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Boyd Leon Taylor Orangefield Boyd Leon Taylor, 56, of Orangefield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Christus Hospital – St. Mary in Port Arthur.

Services by which to remember Boyd’s life will be at 1 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. In accordance with Boyd’s wishes, cremation will follow services.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1957 in Tacoma, Wash. to his parents, Clarence Leon Taylor and Yvonne (Tarver) Taylor. Boyd was a lifelong resident of Orange, he was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Boyd worked in many different jobs during his life and was most recently a truck driver. He was a man who enjoyed and loved life, spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, camping and boat racing and will be missed by many.

Boyd is preceded in death by his brother, Steven Lynn Taylor; his sister, Angie Strong; his mother-in-law, Emma Busby and his father-in-law, S. W. Busby.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his loving wife of 34 years, Karen Busby Taylor of Orangefield; his father, Leon Taylor of Kirbyville; his mother, Yvonne Bornette of Orange; his sister-in-law, Eileen Kimbrough and her children, Chris and Beth all of Lindale; and brother-in-law, Curtis Busby of League City.

Also cherishing his memory are numerous members of his extended family.

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

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The Orange Leader from the late 1950s through the early 1980s covering local, school, church and social news for, at various times, West Orange, Pinehurst, Little Cypress and the Deweyville area. A prolific feature writer, she was well-known for her many published articles about Orange-area people and their talents. Lillian was also the Orange correspondent for The Texas Catholic Herald/East Texas Catholic newspaper.

Lillian loved the Lord and her Church and served both well. An active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, she was also a supporter of St. Mary School and the Legion of Mary. Lillian was an avid organic gardener, loved craft work and drawing and oil painting, and spent years gathering genealogical information and stories on both the Veazey and Chatlosh families. Her long, productive and meaningful earthly life was completed on Feb. 17, 2013 following a lengthy illness.

She lived her final years with a son in Beaumont, but West Orange was home.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, sister Verna Mae Shinnick, brother Joseph Ben Veazey Jr., her husband, and eldest son Alan Chatlosh.

She is survived by sons Tommy Chatlosh of Beaumont, Clifford Chatlosh and wife Denise of Orange, daughter Angela Svetlik of Spring, daughter-in-law Elaine Chatlosh of Orangefield, grandchildren Lori Anne Broussard, James Chatlosh, Ronnie Chatlosh, Bradley Chatlosh, Nicholas Chatlosh, Carrie Chatlosh, Tanny Chatlosh, Jennifer Svetlik, Christopher Svetlik, and Max Svetlik, and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family is grateful to Dr. Michael Amsden, the nurses, staff and volunteers of Southeast Texas Hospice for their loving care and support, and to Emily Gilman, David Puglia and Juanita Walker for assisting in care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice, 912 Cherry Avenue, Orange, TX 77630.

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Theodore (Black) Hebert was born to Edvar and Alice Hebert in Kaplan, La. on August 5, 1925, and went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 2013.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20,

at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Ledger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

He was a World War II Veteran and a retiree of Gulf Oil Corporation.

Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his first wife, Una Mae Hebert; grandson, Travis Hebert; daughter, Marlene Lochamy; son, Owen Hebert; brother, Mason Hebert; and sister, Maize LeMaire.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Hebert; his children, Michael and Margie Hebert, Sherry Hebert, MaryEllen Hebert, Adrian Hebert, Carmel and Mark Williams, Liz and Kenneth Boren, Melanie and Harvey Bellard, David and Pam Dunivant, Jody Dunivant, Edgar Vesga; siblings, Hugh Hebert, Lula Mae Schexnider, Mahlon Hebert, and Joyce Sarver; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Hebert, Adrian Hebert, Mark Williams, Harvey Bellard, Kenneth Boren, Jacob Williams, Christopher Bellard and Jody Dunivant.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harbor Hospice House, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

“Merci mon Dieu il est fini.”

William “Bill” Hastings III and Lois Hastings Orange

Bill and Lois passed away on Feb. 10, 2013 and Feb. 16, 2013 at their home after 59 years of marriage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Blessing, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, La. and a cousin of Bill’s. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

A rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home followed by visitation from 4 to 9:30 pm.

Lois was born in St. Louis County, Mo. on March 12, 1933. She was the daughter of Aloys and Catherine (Campbell) Thierheimer. Lois went to work at Crown Zellerbach after her first two sons were born. She loved her job and the challenges it brought. Lois went from receptionist to senior accountant and retired after 23 years. She loved to sew, cook, listen to music, watch movies and read novels, magazines and the back of cereal boxes. Lois loved life and her husband and children.

She had every woman’s dream to love and be loved. Her legacy was teaching her four children to love as she did.

Bill was born in Galveston on Dec. 1, 1929. He was the only son of Ida Lee (Sims) and William Hastings Jr. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was an operator at Firestone for 35 years. He loved games of all kinds: basketball, football, bowling, racquetball, handball, horseshoes and tennis. Bill also enjoyed western and science fiction movies. Bill was a kind and considerate man and was loved by all who truly knew him. He loved playing poker with his friends and attending the Firestone coffees to see his old friends.

Bill and Lois enjoyed taking trips on their motorcycles along the gulf coast, building a beach house together, going to the movies and visiting their children.

Bill and Lois are survived by their children, Mark Hastings and his wife, Jerri of Sugarland, David Hastings of West Orange, William Joseph Hastings IV and wife, Yvette of Austin and Vally and husband, Lee of Houston; six grandchildren, David Hastings, Mitchell Hastings, Laura DeJesus, Luis Hastings, Jenna Hastings and Angie Hastings;

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Happy Birthday You are forever in our hearts.

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Mavrick, family and friends and four great-grandchildren, Megan Hastings, Brady Hastings, Avery Hastings and Hudson DeJesus. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Ercil Owen of Magnolia Springs; and sister-in-law, Frances Thierheimer of Kirbyville.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Hastings; brother, Terry Thierheimer; and sister, Gail Owen. Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Owen, John Owen, Tommy Owen, Ercil Owen, Chris Thierheimer, David Hastings, Luis Hastings and John DeJesus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Shep Shepard, Bill Ernst, Lani Geldard, Tommy Miller, Ray Whiteley, Dale Stark, Jim Hunter and Jim Arnaud.

The family wishes to say a special thank you to Brittney Permenter and Ashley Allen for the extraordinary care they gave our parents. The love and compassion they gave Mom and Dad will be forever remembered.

Roger Kent Conwell Port Neches R o g e r Kent Conwell, PhD, 76, of Port N e c h e s , passed away Feb. 14, 2013 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Proctor Baptist Church in Port Arthur with the Rev. Rick Erwin officiating.

Interment followed at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

He was born on March 29, 1936 in Wheeler to the late Buford and Gladys Holly Conwell.

He served his country proudly in the U. S. Air Force. Kent authored over 40 westerns, six mysteries, and wrote a weekly article for the The Record Newspapers for 20 years. Kent retired after 33 years of teaching at Port Neches I.S.D. Kent grew up in the wide-open Texas Panhandle in the town of Wheeler, population 848. His love for the West came naturally, for his grandfather had run away from his Tennessee home when he was 14, bull-whacking from his way to the Panhandle where he met his future wife who had traveled from Illinois to Texas.

After moving to Fort Worth, Kent was more at home at the stockyards than school. Somehow, he managed to earn a B.S. and began teaching. Later he moved to Port Neches, where he acquired a M.Ed. and Ph.D. A successful educator, his love for writing about the West, a period in history unique to America, has never waned. He has won awards for short stories, screenplays, mysteries, and westerns.

He enjoyed fishing at Pleasure Island and swimming with his grandkids. His grandkids were the joy of his life, and he loved participating in their activities.

He spent many years as a teacher, and after his retirement, he

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“Blanket of Hope Drive” continues

Penny LeLeux For The Record

Imagine a family facing a cold wintry night of steadily dropping temperatures with no blanket on the bed. Picture children huddled together in the same bed, asleep in their school clothes in an attempt to stay warm throughout the night. In a day and age where many enjoy a blanket of some kind draped over each piece of furniture, in several rooms of their homes, there are families right here in Orange County, shivering through the night without so much as one blanket to share.

The “Blanket of Hope Drive” is being extended through the first week in March due to local need. The drive is a part-

nership effort between Orange Christian Services (OCS) and Orange County Team One of the 2012-13 Class of Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET).

The mission of Orange Christian Services is “to bring a message of mercy and hope and a measure of love and peace through sharing the blessings of food and other resources with those in need, demonstrating a unifying, servant hearted and community-building expression of God’s love in action in Orange County.”

The mission of LSET is “to promote better understanding of the nine counties that comprise Southeast Texas…

Every class of LSET leaders from all sections of the region learns about complex issues

that face our area. LSET programs examine the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles and opportunities for economic development, regional unity and quality of life.”

Each LSET team takes on a community project once they complete their classes.

“You have to pick a project that you would either do something for someone or a group in need or a beautification project,” said Lynae Sanford of the Lutcher Theater, one of the team one members.

Orange County has two teams. Team one chose to hold a blanket drive.

“We started around Christmas and asked people to bring a new or gently used blanket and we had several drop off places,” said Sanford. The

need is so great; they decided to extend the drive.

According to Judy Jensen, executive director of OCS, their organization services 800-900 Orange County families, (between 2100-2200 individuals) per month. OCS offers food and clothing as well as other items, like blankets, for those in need.

Jensen stated that there is a definite need and always a shortage of blankets. Individuals who might receive clothing rarely obtain blankets, as there is not an adequate supply from which to distribute.

Sanford said when team one brought the first of almost 200 blankets collected; there were only one or two on the shelf at OCS. Cold months and freeze

warning alerts are not over for Southeast Texas. Knowing the blankets collected so far only covers one fourth of the number of families serviced each month by OCS the team decided to extend the deadline for donations through the first week in March and hope the public will participate to help keep local families warm.

Other members of team one include: Blaine Callier- Orange Savings Bank; Mary Lancaster-Entergy; Ciara ReadAdvantage Testing; Chris Henderson-Gerdau Steel; and Mike King-Bridge City ISD. Those wishing to donate may drop off blankets at various collection sites, throughout Orange County during each site’s regular business

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hours. Drop-off sites include Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 707 Main, Orange; Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, behind the Elementary School; Orange Savings Bank, Orange-812 North 16th St, Orange; and Orange Savings Bank-Vidor, 960 North Main, Vidor.

Anyone needing a blanket can contact Orange Christian Services and proceed with the client application process.

For more information about obtaining blankets and other items, Orange County residents can call 409-886-0938.

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Kent is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Priscilla Gail Conwell. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Venable Conwell of Port Neches; daughters, Susan Wood and husband, Mike of Port Neches, Amy Johnstone and husband, Jason of Port Neches, and Shea Schaefer of Mansfield; sons, Todd Conwell and wife, Bonnie of Atmore, Alabama and Chad Conwell and wife, Lori of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Keegan Johnstone, Kenli Johnstone, Mikey Wood, Noah Wood, Ryan Schaefer, Rhet Schaefer, Chad Conwell, Jr., Crystal Conwell, and Christie Conwell; and brother, Sammy Conwell of Fort Worth.

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John Conley Tomball John (Jack) Conley, 85, passed away T hu r s day, Feb. 14, 2013 at his residence in Tomball.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the chapel of Houston National Cemetery.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn Conley; sons, Todd Conley, Greg Conley, Brad Conley and wife, Lisa; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Born in Illinois, Jack returned home after serving his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Jack and Marilyn moved to Orange in 1962 and later moved to Bridge City, where they resided for over 30 years. Jack retired from Firestone Petrochemical in Orange in 1993 after 29 years of service. After their home was destroyed by Hurricane Ike, they relocated to Tomball.

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Michelle Denise Anderson Bridge City Michelle Denise Anderson, 57, of Bridge City, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 16, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Brad Morgan, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, officiating.

Cremation followed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Born in El Paso on Jan. 9, 1956, Michelle was the daughter of Donald and Marjorie (Isaacs) Sanford. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and a dedicated and loving Navy wife for 24 years. Michelle enjoyed cooking large meals for her family, crafts, and spending time at the lake with her husband. Michelle did more for others than herself. She was a beautiful and caring woman with an infectious laugh.

Preceded in death by her father, Donald Isaacs; and father, James Sanford, Michelle is survived by her husband, Benny Anderson of Bridge City; mother, Marjorie Sanford of Bridge City; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Pat Musemeche of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Joey Claybar of Orange; and son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Jenni Anderson of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charles and Christopher Bray, Carter and Colton Claybar, Isabella and Abigail Anderson and Landon and Chase Morgan; sister, Patricia Martin of Bridge City; nieces, Cheri Hazi, Felecia Martin and Adisyn Powell; and numerous other loving family and friends.

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Lower the bar and enjoy the bite

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

There is not a day that I share a body of water with other fishermen that I don’t believe that someone else is catching fish regardless of whether I am or not. Perhaps that is a mindset cultivated through too many years of tournament fishing, but more often than not it proves to be an accurate assumption.

I point that out only because it supports my flimsy rationale for standing in waist deep water on a raw February day endlessly casting to nothing more than the next white cap. You constantly tell yourself that the fish will turn on for an hour or so at some point, but more often than I would care to admit….that never happens!

There is a distinct possibility that the average winter trout fisherman may simply set his or her expectations too high. At the same time that they are married to grinding away with a slow moving Corky in hopes of duping the trout of a life time, another angler with less ambitious pursuits may well be wearing out keeper trout and redfish with smaller lures from the comfort of a boat.

A perfect example of this occurred last Saturday in the Gulf Coast Trout Series Tournament. The Pro Cure team of Adam Jaynes and Aaron Hommel wheeled into the Daley’s Hunt N Fish parking lot at two o’clock, unhooked their boat, loaded their aerated cooler into the back of the pickup and raced off on the initial leg of a five hour round trip to the weigh in.

They had no choice but to look for big trout in this instance as they could only weigh in three fish. Mother Nature had been anything SEE COLBURN PAGE 4B

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Bridge City sophomore high jumper Alexus Henry soared to a first place finish with a leap of 5-4. The win was amazing given that Alexus had only practiced two days prior to the event. Alexus has her sights on a return trip to the regionals where she performed as just a freshman.

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WOS to host Mustang Relays after smoking Nederland MARK DUNN FOR THE RECORD

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs blazed to take the men’s title at the 49th running of the Nederland Bulldog Relays on Friday. The Mustangs posted 107 points in the track and field competition to place first in the meet. The Nederland Bulldogs finished second with 97 points. The first place finish was typical of the Mustangs whose relay teams smoked competition.

The 400 and 800-meter relay teams of Maurice Morris, Chris James, Thomarcus Fontenot and Jarodd Ross won both events. The 400-meter relay team took first place with a time of 43.36 seconds. They then took the SEE TRACK AND FIELD PAGE 3B

Maurice Morris carries the baton in the first leg of the First Place 800 meter relay.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Although it is still 10 weeks away, three of the most prominent horse trainers in the world are getting their best three year old prospects ready for the upcoming Kentucky Derby which is scheduled for May 4, the first Saturday of that month.

And just because D. Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert or Todd Pletcher are working with horses that cost their respective owner a ton of money to buy at the yearling sales two years ago doesn’t mean the horse will automatically run in the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown.

Each prospective three-year-old horse must earn its way into the Derby by winning or placing high in the many Grade I races being run in the next two months at some of the more prominent race tracks around the country.

These big preliminary races generally offer up to a million dollars in purse money and are worth 50 points to the winning three-year old. When the week of the Derby nears, the 23 horses which have won the most money in their short careers and have accumulated the most points are invited to run in the Kentucky Derby.

The big trick facing the owners and trainers during this time before the big race is which preliminary races will they run in, usually determined by when and where they are scheduled to be run.

The size of the purse also must be taken into consideration along with the layout of that specific race track. Some horses prefer running on dirt as opposed to the newly-created synthetic-surfaced race tracks. And some horses prefer long home stretches as opposed to short ones after the final turn for the finSEE KAZ PAGE 4B

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Tomarcus Fontenot takes the baton to a first place finsih in the 800-meter relay.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

WOS Mustang sprinter Chris James crosses the finsih line to win the 800-meter relays during the Nederland Bulldog Relays.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Chrislyn Janice takes the handoff for the Lady Mustangs during the Nederland Bulldog Relays.

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Bridge City Cardinal distance runner Kane Vice crosses the finish line for a second place win.

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Jordan Richard pulls ahead to victory for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs.

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Bridge City Lady Cardinal Alexus Henry crosses the finish line.

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Brook, 11:38.46.

400-meter relay: 1. WO-S (Maurice Morris, Chris James, Jarodd Ross, Thomarcus Fontenot), 43.36; 2. PA Memorial, 44.13; 3. Central, 44.17.

800 meters: 1. Phillip Cole, PA Memorial, 2:02.41; 2. Kane Vice, Bridge City, 2:05.63; 3.

Xavier Chatman, PA Memorial, 2:07.35.

110-meter hurdles: 1. Presley Hilliard, Barbers Hill, 15.90; 2. Perry Spikes, WO-S, 15.98; 3. Mitch McCall, Hamshire-Fannett, 16.06.

100 meters: 1. Justin Hervey, West Brook, 11.25; 2. Matthew Totten, Evadale, 11.33; 3. Deondre Jackson, Livingston, 11.47.

800-meter relay: 1. WO-S (Maurice Morris, Jarodd Ross, Thomarcus Fontenot, Chris James), 1:31.50; 2. PA Memorial, 1:32.09); 3. Central, 1:33.55.

400 meters: 1. Tyler Padgett, Barbers Hill, 51.84; 2. Tyler Western, Bridge City, 53.17); 3.

Ra’Shon McDonald, WO-S, 53.33.

300-meter hurdles: 1. Mitch McCall, Hamshire-Fannett, 43.83; 2. Presley Hilliard, Barbers Hill, 44.35; 3. Ty Jones, Barbers Hill, 44.44.

200 meters: 1. Colin Janice, WO-S, 23.08; 2. Maurice Morris, WO-S, 23.12; 3. James Reed, West Brook, 23.20.

1,600 meters: 1. Tye Norman, West Brook, 4:46.19; 2.

Pete Rodriguez, Barbers Hill, 4:57.41; 3. Chase Brown, Barbers Hill, 5:02.03.

1,600-meter relay: 1. PA Memorial, 3:31.92; 2. WO-S (3;36.11; 3. Barbers Hill, 3:36.29.

Winsor Nguyen clears the bar in the pole vault.

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FInal standings: 1. WO-S 107; 2. Nederland 97; 3. Barbers Hill 93; 4. West Brook 85; 5. PA Memorial 74; 6. Dayton 46; 7. Bridge City 44; 8. Central 43; 9. Hamshire-Fannett 42; 10. CE King 18; 11. Anahuac 12; 12. (tie) Livingston and Evadale 12.

Hope Carr carries the baton for the Bridge City Lady Cardinals.

800-meter relay in 1:31.50.

The Mustangs also received a first-place finish from Colin Janice in the 200 meters (23.08). Mustang J’Marcus Rhodes won the triple jump with a mark of 43 feet, 2 inches.

This Friday WOS will host area schools in the Mustang Relays at Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

Bridge City sophomore high jumper Alexus Henry soared to a first place finish with a leap of 5-4. The win was amazing given that Alexus had only practiced two days prior to the event after the conclusion of the Lady Cardinal basketball season. According to Coach James Johnson, Alexus has her sights on the school record at 5-6, a return trip to the regionals where she performed as just a freshman, and from there the UIL State Track and Field Championships.

On Friday the Bridge City Cardinal track and field team will compete in the Lumberton Raider Relays. The Orangefield Bobcats and Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears will be at WOS. 49th Annual Bulldog Relays results GIRLS DIVISION Discus: 1. Keyshanna Hadnot, Central, 94-10 3/4; 2. Samantha Crooks, Bridge City, 93-7 3/4; 3. Blythe Ferguson, LC_M, 87-6.

Shot put: Blythe Ferguson, LC_M, 32-7; 2. Jacquelyn Wade, Central, 29-6 1/2; Emalee Carlton, LC-M, 28-4 1/2.

High jump: 1. Alexus Henry, Bridge City 5-4; 2. Shelbea Speer, Barbers Hill, 5-2; 3.

Grace Hamilton, Nederland, 5-0.

Long jump: 1. Kierstin Santana, Barbers Hill, 16-7 1/4; 2.

Lashya Cole, WO-S, 16-7; 3.

Djmonii Jackson, West Brook, 15-10 1/2.

Triple jump: 1. Jasmyn Lewis, Barbers Hill, 35-1; 2. Courtney McKinney, PA Memorial, 34-7; 3. Alexus Henry, Bridge

City, 34-2.

Pole vault: 1. Emily Gunderson, Barbers Hill, 12-0; 2. Katie Thornton, Bridge City, 120; 3. Sarah Nelson, Nederland, 8-0.

3,200 meters: 1. Savannah Wilkinson, Barbers Hill, 13:11.18; 2. Anna Vera, Hamshire-Fannett, 13:29.13; 3.

Katelyn Potter, Bridge City, 13:34.13.

400-meter relay: 1. PA Memorial, 49.60; 2. CE King, 49.93; 3. West Brook, 50.29.

800 meters: 1. Kiersten Santanna, Barbers Hill, 2:22.50; 2.

Laquisha Bowens, PA Memorial, 2:30.55; 3. Kinsey Miller, Nederland, 2:33.27.

100-meter hurdles: 1. Marissa Clement, Nederland, 16.76; 2. Jalynn Jureczki, Barbers Hill, 16.96; 3. Bethany Cherry, Nederland, 16.96.

100 meters: 1. Tramesha Hardy, CE King, 12.77; 2. Ashley Coots, Hamshire-Fannett, 13.18; 3. Dy’mond Smith, PA Memorial, 13.25.

800-meter relay: 1. PA Memorial, 1:46.88; 2. West Brook, 1:48.45; 3. WO-S, 1:50.10.

400 meters: 1. Jasmine Hill, PA Memorial, 62.13; 2. Laquisha Bowens, PA Memorial, 62.64; 3. Sephora Sakombi, PN-G, 66.92.

200 meters: 1. Courtney McKinney, PA Memorial, 26.76; 2. Trashauna Hardy, CE King, 27.16; 3.

Special Hawkins, Central, 27.28.

1,600 meters: 1. Kirsten Johnston, Barbers Hill, 5:34.00; 2. Brielle Eskridge, Barbers Hill, 5:42.27; 3. Kaitlin Adams, Bridge City, 6:10.27.

1,600-meter relay: 1. CE King, 4:08.58; 2. Barbers Hill, 4:14.74; 3. PA Memorial, 4:16.32.

Finals standings: 1. Barbers Hill 140; 2. PA Memorial 131; 3. CE King 67; 4. Nederland 60; 5. Bridge City 59; 6. Hamshire-Fannett 53; 7. West Brook 47; 8. Central 39; 9. (tie) WO-S and PN-G 29; 11. LC-M 22.

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Discus: 1. Mathew Oubre, Dayton, 155-1 1/2; 2. Tyrone Nash, CE King, 138-9; 3. Chris Spell, Barbers Hill, 133-6 1/4.

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Kamon Darby, Central, 42-4.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Kaz: Kentucky Derby ish line.

Lukas, at 77 years old, could add another benchmark to his record-setting resume` by becoming the oldest trainer to win America’s most beloved race, eclipsing the late Charlie Willingham, who was 76 when Sunday Silence won the Derby in 1989, according to Jennie Rees of the Louisville CourierJournal in a recent article.

Lukas’ next victory in a Triple Crown race would give him the all-time record at 14, breaking his tie with “Sunny” Jim Fitzsimmons. Two of his most promising Derby prospects are Oxbow, owned by new client Bluegrass Hall and Will Take Charge, owned by long-time client Willis Horton.

Oxbow most likely will race this weekend in the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Will Take Charge will race in either the Southwest Stakes this week or the Rebel Stakes March 16, both at Oaklawn Park at Hot Springs, Ark. Another of Lukas’ Derby hopefuls is Titletown Five, named as a tribute to the Green Bay Packers and the number worn by its owner Paul Hornung, whose partners include Packers’ Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis and Packers’ executive committee member Ed Martin.

Pletcher is pinning his hopes on Shanghai Bobby, who is the early Kentucky Derby favorite because of his winnings which already exceed the $1.7 million mark. But Violence, Verrazano, Revolutionary, Overanalyze and Park City also could qualify for the Derby

and make Pletcher proud.

Baffert is trying to keep his Derby prospects separated in the points races, and is expected to send them to Oaklawn Park where his horses swept all of the graded preps last year.

P o w e r Broker, who finished fifth in the B re e d e r ’s Cup Juvenile event, should qualify for the Derby despite not having a published workout by Baffert since Nov. 20. Other candidates include Den’s Legacy and Flashback.

Some of the upcoming Grade I stakes races worth 50 points to the winner include the Risen Star at the New Orleans Fair Grounds and the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream this weekend, the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct March 2, the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa and San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita on March 9.

KWICKIES…Houston Astros right-hander Lucas Harrell was named as the starting pitcher for Friday’s Grapefruit League exhibition opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Clearwater, Fla. Bud Norris—the Astros’ highestpaid player this season—will start Saturday at home at Osceola County Stadium against the New York Mets.

Colburn: Fishing but kind and with the wind steadily pumping the water out of the marshes it had been a challenge to locate the kind of fish that they needed to win.

As they wheeled out of the parking lot, Aaron’s last comment was, “This is a long way to drive with only nine or ten pound of trout.”Thirty minutes later they were back at Daley’s to pick up their boat.“We called the weigh-in site to see what had already been weighed in and decided to turn around and at least save some gas money,” said a worn out Jaynes.

Before you mistakenly agree that they really suffered through a miserable day you might want to examine their outing a little closer. Had you shared their boat all day on a guided trip you would have come away with a totally different perspective of what they both purported to be another one of those “win some-lose some” kind of days.

Adam even said as much while they were hooking the trailer back up.“If I would have had a guide party today I would be cleaning fish right now and more than pleased with our trip. We caught redfish and smaller keeper specks all day long and I would have had some happy clients instead of this head ache” If you want to improve your odds of doing more catching than casting over the next month or so, try to fish just prior to a front and plan on covering more water with smaller lures than the wader does. Not only will you generally catch more fish, but you still have the possibility of catching the trout of a life time as well!”

I know it is starting to play like a broken record, but I guarantee you that Cory Rambo and Rusty Clark are enjoying this same song second verse scenario. For the second time this month the red hot West Ltd. team cashed yet another nice check on Sam Rayburn.

The duo weighed in an impressive three bass limit that totaled 19.38 pounds and earned a second place check worth $5000 in Bass Champs February event.James Campise and Blake Istre, also of Or-

ange, cashed a $1000 check with 12.71 pounds. The Nacogdoches team of John Garrie and Wayne Triana nudged Rambo and Clark by .37 ounces to earn their second win in a row on the Bass Champs circuit. Their early season back to back wins have already netted them $30,000!

Rambo said Saturday may well have been the best day that he and Clark have ever enjoyed on a tournament day and that is saying something based on their track record.“We caught eight bass over six pounds which would have given us 30-plus pounds in the usual five fish limit tournaments.”He added that

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The Houston Texans will focus on obtaining an outside wide receiver to take some of the defensive pre s sure off A l l-P r o receiver Andre Johnson next season.

T h e t e a m plans to use the Apr i l d r a f t that will h a v e the best receivers to choose from the group of Tennessee’s Cordarrelle Patterson, Baylor’s Terrance Williams, Louisiana Tech’s Quinton Patton, California’s Kevin Allen and West Virginia’s Tavon Austin. The Texans were $5.6 million under the salary cap last week and will probably use some of that money to sign some inexpensive free agents.

Danica Patrick became the first woman in NASCAR history to win the pole position in Sunday’s Daytona 500 after a qualifying lap of 196.434 mph. The only other driver to top 196 mph in the qualifying was Jeff Gordon. Patrick told reporters after her accomplishment what she felt about winning the pole position.

“Pride,” she said. “I’m proud of all the hard work that goes into making a pole-winning car, especially the attention to detail the guys on the team put in over the winter.”

The Lamar men’s basketball team rallied from 18 points down to tie the visiting McNeese State Cowboys Saturday with 3:20 left in the Southland Conference game only to go back to their old ways and suffer a turnover and three missed jumpers and lost 69-62. The Cards SLC record slipped to 1-12 with their overall mark an embarrassing 3-22. The Big Red now is three games out of eighth place (and the final playoff spot) with only five games remaining.

They may need some Divine Intervention to make the upcoming SLC playoffs.

Things appear quite rosy for the Lamar baseball team which swept a season-opening four-game series at VincentBeck Stadium in Beaumont from Northern Kentucky, winning 7-6 Friday on a walk-off two-run base-knock by Iowa Western Community College transfer Sam Bumpers, sweeping a double-header Saturday

10-5 and 5-3 and then thrashing the visitors 14-4 Sunday to start the 2013 season at 4-0.

Bumpers led the attack against Northern Kentucky by going 9-for-16 (.563) with eight runsbatted-in and scored four runs in his debut as the Cardinals’ shortstop. Defensively Bumpers was perfect in the infield, handling seven grounders flawlessly and recording five putouts.

Orange’s professional boxer Cody Richard kept his perfect record intact Saturday night by recording his sixth knockout. Richard floored Steve Trumble at Evangeline Downs Casino in Opelousas, La. and now boasts a sparking 12-0 record since turning pro.

JUST BETWEEN US…For the second weekend in a row Houston Astros’ new owner Jim Crane slipped away from spring training for a fun time with his golf clubs. This time he didn’t have to travel as far as his Pebble Beach excursion

two weekends ago when he finished tied for third place in the Pro-Am. Sunday Crane ventured to his exclusive Floridian Yacht and Golf Club in Palm City, Fla. to play in a foursome with Tiger Woods, President Barack Obama and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, but didn’t come out a winner because the President chose Tiger as his teammate, so Crane was stuck with Kirk and they got clobbered. After the golf match Crane hopped into his private jet and flew back to Houston in time to watch the NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center and witnessed the West win for the third time in a row over the East 143-138. LA Clippers star Chris Paul was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

Now if Crane would only put the same focus on his baseball team as he does looking for celebrity golf games, the Astros might not lose 100 games this season.

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they caught their big bass on a River 2 Sea Rattle Vibe and that the bass were taking it so aggressively that every fish they caught had it sucked down in the back of their throat.

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LSC-O’s Catano creates Big fish help to shake off the winter blues successful future from OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE stroke of bad luck FOR THE RECORD

Joseph Catano

It was a stroke of bad luck that brought him to Orange, but it was the opportunities at Lamar State College-Orange that kept him here. Computer science student and 2012 LSCO graduate, Joseph Catano, has had job opportunities lining up around the block for him since he graduated with his associates degree in information technology support specialist.

However, he is currently balancing a full-time job and a full class load while he works towards his second degree in computer science.

In the spring of 2010 Catano transferred to LSC-O from Texas Tech University when his scholarship went bankrupt and he could no longer afford to stay in Lubbock. While he originally planned to only earn his ITSS degree, he was talked into also simultaneously working toward his associate’s degree in computer science. The change of pace from Texas Tech was glaringly obvious from the get-go to Catano, who claims that the attention given to him by his professors is why he is where he is now.

Taking both online and oncampus classes, he says while the material he was learning at Tech was the same level of difficulty here at LSC-O, it was the professors’ want to help that made it seem easier.

“I remember walking into my first chemistry class at Texas Tech, which was a class of 300 students,” said Catano.

“The teachers didn’t take roll, they didn’t know your name, and they definitely didn’t have any motive to want to help you.

But at LSCO, that was all different, and I immediately noticed the teachers wanted to help, and my grades improved because of it.”

Among his favorite classes were the CCNA classes where he got to work hands-on with the Cisco routers, as well as the programming classes. Catano is currently developing apps for Microsoft to use in their new app store for Windows 8, utilizing the skills he learned in Julie Jinks’ programming classes. In 2011, he says he was very close to getting picked over for an internship working with the Department of Defense, but because his favorite professor brought it to his attention, he was given that opportunity.

“The internship was brought to my attention by Mrs. Dotson,” said Catano. “She also contacted Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and set up an appointment with the technology director for me to do another internship. In those internships, I learned valuable skills that a class simply can’t offer. I learned a little bit more about not only computers, but communication as well.”

At the end of his internship with LC-M, the school asked Catano if he would be interested in coming back for the summer to work, which he accepted and worked at until December. During that time, Dotson pushed Catano to join the campus chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. He joined and quickly took office as the vice president for the 2011-2012 school year. In the spring semester that year, a group of students from AITP traveled to San Antonio for the annual AITP convention.

“There I got to sit in on different seminars by IBM and Microsoft,” he said. “While we were there I also got to take certification exams for free and compete in competitions based around different technologies and programs.”

Dotson says it was his initiative to take the Microsoft Technology Associate exams that spring, and his ability to pass several of them, that has made him a successful student.

“He was very active in our AITP chapter, leading as both vice president and president when needed,” said Dotson. “I also had him in several classes and during that time, it was evident to me that he was an exceptional student and had the drive to succeed. Not only did he succeed academically, but he was also a team leader in group projects in the classroom.”

After graduating with his ITSS degree in spring 2012, he began applying for jobs in his field all over the area. Within a few days, he started receiving calls from potential employers.

With his decision to keep attending LSC-O to work toward a second degree, he had to find a company that was willing to work around his class schedule. Eventually, he got a call from LC-M High School again, asking if he was interested in working part-time for the summer.

“I jumped on it, and as the summer started dwindling down, they told me I could stay longer if I wanted, so I did,” said Catano. “At this point I was working 32 hours per week at Wal-Mart, 20 hours per week at LC-M, and taking a class load of 14 hours at LSCO. That was a schedule I had to carefully balance.”

Eventually, Catano decided to apply for a help desk position at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and was hired on. Still there now, he gives help desk support to Beaumont Baptist, Orange Baptist, and Yoakum Community Hospitals. Yoakum is a hospital 232 miles and Catano says it surprises people when he can fix their printers from his desk in Orange.

“I know for a fact that the degree was what got me this job,” he said. “That and maybe the speech class I took which helped me interview well. But yes, the ITSS degree has helped my career significantly.”

For the past two semesters, Catano has been working toward his associate’s degree in computer science, with which he plans to turn into a bachelor’s degree by taking “mostly” online classes at Lamar University in the fall. Ultimately, he would like to be a network engineer or director for a hospital in Dallas. Since working at Baptist, he says he’s decided he enjoys working in the health side of technology, a job that is extremely secure.

“I have no doubt that Joseph will succeed in whatever job he holds,” said Dotson. “He is very knowledgeable, has a great attitude and work ethic, and takes the initiative to get the job done. I am proud to say that he is an IT graduate of LSCO.” “I know I may be on the bottom of the chain right now, but I can only go up from here,” he said.

As far as I am concerned late February and March has to be one the best times on the calendar for a wide variety of reasons. Spring is closing in and everything starts to heat up, especially the fishing. Anglers all over the state look forward to this month with great anticipation every year because in just about any body of water you fish, fresh or salt; you stand an excellent chance of doing battle with a career fish.

Freshwater anglers have long known the magic that can happen on those days when the winds lay and the temperature climbs. Big fish climb up from the deeper water and make their home for the next few weeks on the inside grass lines where they will eventually spawn.

Right now they are fighting for space as it seems like the crappie beat them to the punch as the warmer temperatures have pushed these fish up shallow.

That space between the grass and the bank is going to get crowded really soon and that spells success for most fishermen.

Now the freshwater folks won’t be the only ones taking advantage of the warmer temperatures, saltwater anglers

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days when the wind decides to lay down it’s always a great idea to get back closer to deep water, the river and intracoastal. The islands that border the deeper water will be a haven for these big fish as they move up on the flats to feed and I can’t think of a better place to start. Good strong tide movements and a little presence of bait should certainly get you in the game. If at all possible when fishing with more than one person be sure to cover the different water columns. Use a topwater to help locate fish and probe the deeper water with a slower sinking plug or even soft plastic lure. If you are fortunate enough to have all the factors come into place that next strike you get may be the best fish of your life and that is exactly what makes this time of year one of the best.

will be reaping the benefits as well. Over the past several days the water temperatures steadily increased in many places. The warmer surface temps have triggered a better bite, especially the one on topwater plugs. Now the mainstay throughout the winter was the unbelievable redfish bite and that continues on an almost daily rampage. The ridiculous numbers of redfish have diehard big trout hunters pulling out their hair and cursing aloud as it seems these fish are nowhere to be found when the redfish show up.

This winter has been one of the quietest ones I can remember in a long time as far as big speckled trout are concerned.

The norm during the winter months is to take advantage of the warmer days ahead of oncoming fronts and be on the water just prior to the weather change.

Now with the more consistent temperatures the pattern should hinge on greater tide activity so if you are looking for an advantage there you have it.

If there is any draw back to fishing in the spring months it will be the wind and you can bet there will be plenty of it.

The stretch of shore line from Blue Buck to Willow Bayou will get plenty of traffic due to the predominant winds coming from the southeast. On the

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Lutcher Theater to offer “Rhythm of the Dance”

Penny LeLeux For The Record Not originally on the 20122012 season of the Lutcher Theater, “Rhythm of the Dance” comes to the Lutcher stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday.

The show is also very affordable with orchestra seats only $35 and balcony seats running $20-30. Student tickets are discounted $5.

This two-hour dance and music extravaganza of the

National Dance Company of Ireland contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history.

It is not to be mistaken for “River Dance.” Lynae Sanford of the Lutcher Theater says “Rhythm of the Dance” is a completely different show.

Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the an-

cient.

“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. It 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 some 22 dancers.

Conceived as a three week show in 1998, it has pleased audiences for 15 years.

Saturday is “Rhythm of the Dance’s” first time in Texas.

International Paper is the local sponsor for the performance. The show will be featured on PBS March 17.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lutcher.org or by calling the theater box office at 409-886-5535. The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange, Texas.

Laughter fills OCP with “Mama Won’t Fly” getting down Gangnam Style.

You’ve still got four chances to see “Mama” for yourself.

Check it out at 7:37 p.m., Feb. 21-23 or a matinee at 2:37 p.m., Feb. 23.

Tickets are $12 adults and $5 for students.

For reservations, call 409882-9137 and leave your name, number of people in your party and the night you wish to attend or purchase online at www.orangecommunityplayers.com.

The theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. Ashley Van Pelt, left, plays Savannah Honeycutt in “Mama Won’t Fly” at OCP. Driving the road trip from hell is mama, played by Diana Hill. In the back seat is the bride-to-be that is cursed with bad luck, Haley Quinn played by Jade Hollier.

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Penny LeLeux For The Record There are lots of laughs in Orange Community Players production of “Mama Won’t Fly,” directed by Codie Vasquez. The dialogue was so funny you couldn’t help but laugh. Some of the jokes were classic southern clichés and a few of the lines I saw coming from a mile away, but that does not make it any less funny. It reminded me of Carol Burnett and Vickie Lawrence in “Mama’s Family,” if they were on a road trip.

The playwrights- Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten dedicated the play to the late Jeff Hattman, one of the founders of OCP.

A road trip from hell is travelled by “Mama,” Morleen Sprunt, played by Diana Hill; daughter, Savannah Honeycutt played by Ashley Van Pelt; and soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Haley Quinn played by Jade Hollier.

They travel across the country going from one calamity to another, trying to get Haley to California in time for her wedding.

Utilizing a new background that images can be projected onto meant they only needed minimal props, mainly three “cars” since most of the play takes part on the road.

They visit another branch of the family that is equally dysfunctional. Keep eyes out for Alaniz Vasquez as Uncle Ferd

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Ranching for Profit workshop to be held March 25 Ranchers will find ways to increase the profitability of their businesses at a Ranching for Profit Workshop, Monday, March 25, 2013.

According to Ranch Management Consultants’ Dave Pratt, who teaches the internationally acclaimed Ranching for Profit School, input costs have increased five times faster than cattle prices. Land values have risen even faster.

“Many ranches which use practices that were profitable just 20 years ago lose money in today’s environment,” says Pratt. “Most farms and ranches are structured to fail and survive only through internal subsidies like inherited wealth, appreciating land values, and off farm income. In contrast, many Ranching for Profit School alumni earn a healthy profit without these personal subsidies.”

The workshop will focus on applying business, economic and financial principles to ranches.

“Knowing how to raise livestock isn’t the same thing as knowing how to run a business that raises livestock,” Pratt advises.

Pratt will discuss why working in your business involves working on your business first.

He will explain three “secrets” for increasing profit and share proven profitability benchmarks participants have used successfully to improve their ranching businesses.

Pratt says that a sustainable business must earn a profit, and adds that a ranch that doesn’t produce a profit and that doesn’t pay a decent wage to all employees (including family members) is a hobby, not a business.

Most ranches are very expensive hobbies subsidized with free family labor and offfarm income. He and his company help clients transform their ranches into profitable businesses.

Sponsored by AgriLand Farm Credit, the workshop will be held at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ visitorcenters/tffc/visit/facilityrental/) in Athens, Texas, in the Hart-Morris Conference Center. Workshop hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Preregistration is required, and attendance is limited to the first 25 respondents. For more information, contact Jan Wiley at (903) 675-9388 or jwiley@ agriland.com.

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BRIEFS 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 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.

Starlight COGIC to host WIND Retreat 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.

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooks 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.

St. Francis offers Lenten fish dinners St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 will sell fish dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on the following Lenten Fridays: Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive.

Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8. Dine in or take out.

Three Tips to Help Couples Plan Their Financial Future

(StatePoint) Experts say that with good communication and solid planning, couples can put themselves in the right position to build a solid financial future together.

“American couples across all demographics need to spend time talking about financial and retirement issues sooner rather than later,” says Tim Johnson, chief investment strategist for Lincoln Financial Network. “A couple should literally ask each other, ‘What are we really trying to accomplish here and what do you want out of this whole thing?’”

As part of an ongoing effort to educate consumers about financial preparedness, Lincoln Financial recently launched a set of tips and actionable steps designed to help people achieve financial well-being: • Plan with Purpose: When reviewing investments and solutions that can help grow and protect wealth, couples need to have a shared plan in mind and an understanding of what’s important.

Remember, the conversation doesn’t have to be all budgets and numbers. You can engage your loved one by talking about concrete goals, such as a wedding, vacations and homeownership.

• Be Engaged, No Matter What: Don’t throw your hands up at uncertain economic conditions. The market has always gone up

and down. Volatility is just part of investing. So rather than toss account statements into a pile of unopened mail, identify what’s working well and build on it. For what’s not working well, rebalance portfolios, as necessary.

You can stay motivated as a couple by celebrating small steps along the way. Be sure to reward yourself responsibly when something good happens.

• Communicate: Each person in the relationship has an opportunity to take steps, both large and small, that help achieve short- and long-term financial goals. But working together is important. A couple is most powerful when pulling in the same direction.

A trusted financial professional can help you get on the same page and chart a solid path to the future.

Be sure to hold regular financial meetings to address weaknesses and celebrate successes. Make it fun. Understanding who your partner is and what motivates him or her can make for a strong relationship and a solid future.

For more tips, visit www.BeAChiefLifeOfficer.com.

A healthy financial relationship is a building block for a healthy overall relationship. Take steps now to define your priorities, so you can begin working toward your shared goals.

Church Sponsors YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

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 Celebrating 50 years

Four Area Locations

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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.

Studying “This Place Called Heaven” for the next weeks, beginning Sunday, July 22.

Reverend Dr. Carolyn McCall, Pastor

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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!”

Need to publicize your church event?

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

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1bd/1ba, All hardwood floors with fireplace. All appliances included, plus w&d. No utilities paid. $550/mo. $500 dep.

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Valid drivers License required.

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

Thank You, Make A difference, become a volunteer!

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

WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and ice in door, $75; Lg. all wood entertainment center, really nice, $75, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

FURNITURE LARGE COUCH, made by Townsend, good cond., brownish grey, $50, (409) 594-8112.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR COLLECTORS ONLY. Texaco collection for sale. Call Edee Pratt at 409-670-9272 to view collection.

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

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

ENCHANTED CREATIONS Let Us Clean Your Palace!

Affordable Experienced We go the extra mile to please • Dusting • Laundry • Ovens

PACKAGE RATES AVAILABLE

his way home in BC, near Fernwood and Rosehurst, (409) 735-3590.

WANTED! WHITE LONG HAIRED Kitten. 767-0470.

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.

BRIDGE CITY 3/1/2, very comfortable home, fenced yard, nice quiet street, spacious and clean. $850 Monthly + $850 Dep., (409) 735-3369, leave message. (3/15) 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.

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3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, w/ carport, all elec., like new, $1,350 + dep., (409) 7352660. (2/20)

PETS BEAUTIFUL PEKINESE PUPPIES! Black and white, 3F and 1 M, 3 small and 1 teacup, photos available, $400 small, $600 teacup, (409) 504-8879.

OFISD 3/2/2, 3625 McGill, next to Post Office, $700 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 882-4706.

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

LOST! GREY STRIPED CAT w/ orange belly, affectionate, large male, help him find

3/2, WASHER/DRYER HOOKups, side by side frid, range at 509 3rd St. in Org. $695/mo. Call 409-670-6166.

2/1/CP IN BRIDGE CITY, asher / Dryer hook-ups, No pets & No smoking $750 monthly + dep., (409) 7353754 or 719-2725.

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

BRIDGE CITY 4 BEDROOM, CA/H, fenced back yard, $800 monthly (1st. & last), References Req., 474-2855.

bike, runs and looks brand new, rarley used, $1,200 OBO, (409) 221-0798.

3/1.5/1 IN BCISD, 890 Carolina, nice neighborhood, wood floors, stove, W/D hookups in garage, back patio w/ built-in grill, fenced back yard, No pets or HUD, $775 monthly + dep., (409) 735-3604.

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)

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

3/1.5/1 HOUSE FOR SALE, 2325 Maxwell Circle, Orange, new living & dining room carpet, fenced back yard, 12’x16’ storage building, insulated windows, central ac/heat,new insulation, $80,000, call 8830319 or 920-2646

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.

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.

2/1 IN BCISD, new carpet & cabinets, $450 monthly + dep.; ALSO 250 Yamaha dirt NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LCMISD, garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walkins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $215,000, for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272. (REDUCED TO $205,000)

4/1 W/ COVERED CARPORT, #12 circle G in Orange, Lg. family, dining and den, wood floors under carpet, workshop, backyard privacy fence, enclosed patio, corner lot, vinynal siding, (409) 8863545 or 330-0437.

LAND & LOTS INCOME TAX REFUND? YOUR TIME TO BUY LAND

FIELD WORKERS FARM TRACTOR FIELD WORKERS FIELD WORKERS FIELD WORKERS 1 temp positions; approx 8 1/2 months; 5 temporary positions; approx 9 ½ 12 temporary positions; approx 10 Duties: to operate tractors in the wheat, months; Duties: to operate tractors months; Duties: to operate tractors in OPERATORS soybean and sugar cane fields in prepain the sugar cane fields during the the sugar cane fields during the preparation for the upcoming planting season.

To assist with the maintenance of the existing crop, planting of new crop and harvesting of the crop. General Farm Work. $9.50 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 4/6/13 through 12/31/13. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; 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 Carol Lee Jarreau Farms located in Lakeland, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225)718-1769. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

5 temporary positions; approx 8 months; Duties: to assist in operating tractors with the cutting of the hay fields. Fluffing, raking, baling, and storing of the hay for the winter months. $9.50 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 3/25/13 through 11/15/2013. 3 months experience 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 S & S Cattle Company, Inc. located in Natchitoches, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318) 471-2771 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

4 temporary positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the soil for the upcoming planting season. To assist with the planting of sugar cane by hand, general farm and field duties. To assist with the harvesting of the crop.

Must be able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crop and able to stand on feet for a long period of time stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. $9.50 an hr; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin 3/25/13 through 1/15/14. 3 months experience in job offered required. 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 Ross Frederick located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (337) 845-5086 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting of the crop and the harvesting of the crop.

General Farm Work. $9.50 an hour; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 4/1/13 through 1/15/14. Must have 3 months experience 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 Mistretta Farms located in Gonzales, LA. Worksite located in White Castle, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 7460220 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

ration of the fields for the upcoming planting season. To plant and to harvest the sugar cane during the harvesting season for the manufacturing process. $9.50 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed . Job to begin on 4/1/13 through 2/1/14. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; 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 A & M Farms, Inc. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 364-8903 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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

ORANGEFIELD ISD, 2.6 ACRES with culvert, drive, and padsite. Water andsewer can be added to financing, livestock and mobiles OK, Owner financing guaranteed.

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33’ TRAVEL TRAILER on 50’ x 100’ lot in Gillcrest. T.T. is less than 2 yrs. old, like new, never used, has 2 slide outs, Queen bed, Lg. shower, media center w/ TV, call for more deails @ 594-8112.

ALMOST AN ACRE IN OFISD, septic, $25,000, (409) 499-2128.ß M.H. SALES WANTED USED MOBILE HOME in excellent shape.

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

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 AV E L T R A I L E R S

‘08 LARADO T.T., 31’, 8’ slide out, roof A/C&H ducted, queen bed, great cond., $14,500, (409) 679-5506.

‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘‘11 FORD F-150 LARIOT, loaded, very few miles, clean, (409) 886-1896.

99 - 3/4 TON DODGE Pick up. Dually - 100k miles, good shape. ‘02 Terry 27’ Travel Trailer - slide out awning.

Good shape. Call 550-9660.

PA R T S

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

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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

GARAGE SALES FRI. & SAT., ST. HENRY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, Fri. 5pm till 9pm and Sat. 7am till 2pm. Youth food booth, lots of great stuff!

GET YOUR SPRING OFF TO A GREAT START 4 Family Garage Sale Saturday February 23 8 till 1 403 Naquin Rd, Orange (McLewis area) Approx. 2 miles W. of Flying J South Side of IH-10, off Old Hwy 90 Clean women’s - men’s and babies & children clothing, baby and children toys, baby care items, kitchen items, books, home decor, 27” TV, GM engine parts, tools, *50” HDTV W./ matching cabinet stand and DVD player* *Bundled Packages save dollars*

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CLARA LOPEZ, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary To for be the published in Estate of CHARLES A. Record Newspapers McNEELY,The Deceased, NOTICE TO ALL Enlarged for proofing.

Notice is hereby given that Enlarged for proofing. were issued on February 02/20/13 PERSONS HAVING original Actual Letterssize:of1 col. x 4.5" Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" 7, 2013, in Cause No. Testamentary for the Estate CLAIMS AGAINST THE Notice is hereby given ******PLEASE FAX ANY P16385, pending in the of CLARA LOPEZ, that original Letters of ESTATE OF LEROY County Court at Law of To be published in Deceased, were on Toissued be published in Testamentary CORRECTIONS BYfor the KEITH GUIDRY, Orange County, Texas, to: February 14, 2013 in CauseNewspapers Record Estate ofThe Charles E. Newspapers The Record Deanna Renee Bradford.

DECEASED No. P16410 pending in the 5 P.M. TUESDAY Shaver, Jr., Deceased,

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FORREST E. HUDSON, SR., Deceased, were issued on February 7, 2013, in Cause No. P16381, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Peggy A. Hudson.

within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

P. Lynwood Sanders

TOMMY GUNN

undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Tommy Gunn

P. LYNWOOD SANDERS State Bar No. 17599000 707 Front Avenue P.O. Box 519 Orange, Texas 77631-0519 (409) 883-7495 Telephone 1-866-868-9677 Telecopier E-Mail: lynsan@sabinetitle.com

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

TOMMY GUNN

February, 2013

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

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CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD

CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Walter Traylor

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.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written 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 of issuance of this citation the same being MARCH 18, 2013.

Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 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 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 TO APPEAR AND ANSWER CAUSE NO. 120372-C

TO: Galen Eugene Collins

Enlarged for proofing.Respondent, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If Actual 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 To the expiration of forty-two be published indays from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be The Record 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. MONDAY the Orange County 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 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 in the following styled and numbered case: The suit requests DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND FAX ANSWER THIS PETITION

# 735-7346 CAUSE NO. 110224-C

Gates vs Galen Eugene Collins

Patsy Fleming et al VS Erica Blackwell et all 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

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: CHRISTOPHER SMITH PO BOX 189 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631

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

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

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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By: Charlean

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Notice is hereby given that original ToLetters of be published in Testamentary for the Estate The Record Newspapers of VERNIE AMELIA ROUGEAU, Deceased, were issued on February 13, 2013 PLEASE FAX ANY in Cause No. P16400 pending in CORRECTIONS the County Court at BY Law of Orange County, 5 P.M. MONDAY Texas, to: JANET LYNN The ROUGEAU ABREGO. to 735-7346 mailing address is:

To be published in The Record Newspapers 02/20/13 ******PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY 5 P.M. TUESDAY to 735-7346 Thanks, Nicole

All persons having claims FAXis against this Estate which currently being administered # 735-7346 are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED this the 13th day of February, 2013 Respectfully submitted, SANDERS & SANDERS, L.L.P

P. Lynwood Sanders

P. LYNWOOD SANDERS State Bar No. 17599000 707 Front Avenue P.O. Box 519 Orange, Texas 77631-0519 (409) 883-7495 Telephone 1-866-868-9677 Telecopier E-Mail: lynsan@sabinetitle.com

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ROUGEAU ABREGO 6401 Rosewood Drive Orange, Texas 77632

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Thanks, Nicole

whose mailing RICH, address is 1725 Orange FAX Street, Vidor, Texas 77662 All persons having claims # 735-7346 c/o George B. Barron against this Estate which is Attorney at Law currently being administered P.O. Box 279 are required to present them Orange, TX 77631-0279 within the time and in the DATED: the 14th day of manner prescribed by law.

Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 February, 2013

Respectfully submitted, SANDERS & SANDERS, L.L.P

Tommy Gunn

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To be published in The Record Newspapers 02/20/13 ******PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY 5 P.M. TUESDAY to 735-7346

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FAX # 735-7346DATED the 7th day of

DATED this the 14th day of February, 2013

DATED the 7th day of February, 2013

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were issued on February Notice is hereby given that to 735-7346 14, 2013, in Cause No. original Letters of P-16398, pending in the FAX PLEASE ANY PLEASE FAX ANY Testamentary for the Estate County Court at Law No. 2 administered are required of LEORY CORRECTIONS

BY KEITH GUIDRY, of Orange County, Texas, CORRECTIONS BY them to the Thanks, ROSE LOPEZ to present Deceased, were issued on to: JEREMY AARON 2932 Bancroft Road undersigned within the 5 P.M. MONDAY 5 P.M. MONDAY February 15, 2013 in Cause Nicole SHAVER. Orange, Texas 77632 time and in the manner No. P16413 pending in the All persons to having 735-7346 to 735-7346 prescribed by law.

County Court at Law of claims against this estate, All persons having claims Thanks, Thanks, which is currently being Orange County, Texas, to: against this Estate which is c/o THE LAW OFFICE administered, are required currently being administered OF TOMMY GUNN DebbieDEBRA RUTH GUIDRY Debbie to present them to the are required to present them

c/o THE LAW OFFICE OF TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

02/17/10 County Court at Law of All persons having Orange County, Texas, to: claims against this Estate ROSE LOPEZ. The mailing which is currently being address is:

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.

Lindsey

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