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County Record Vol. 53 No. 49

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, March 12 , 2014

Free help available through tax maze Porter has been involved with AARP tax assistance since 1994. He said it started long before that when Reese Littlefield founded the program. The tax return preparation takes about 30 minutes to complete. Often taxpayers would have to pay back much more to the IRS if it wasn’t for the AARP assistance.

“The system is complicated enough. We do an accurate tax

David Ball

For The Record

Tic toc. Tic toc.

Time is running out. It will be April 15 before procrastinating taxpayers will know it.

For those who haven’t filed yet, or who need assistance, there’s some free help out there in completing your taxes before the deadline. AARP is offering free tax filing assistance from 12:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday until April 11 and April 15 at the Orange Public Library.

Trained volunteers will be available during those hours.

Electronic filing will also be available. No tax returns will

St. Mary’s annual St. Joseph Alter

St. Mary’s 16 Annual St. Joseph Altar will be held Sunday, March 16th. All are welcome to come and enjoy.

10:30 a.m. Chaplet of St. Joseph; 11:00 a.m. Blessing of Altar; 11:30 a.m.

Food served for free.

Donations are accepted and used to pay for the Altar and to be given to the needy.

BC Knights Offer Lenten Fried Fish Dinners

Dinners will be served each Fri. (except Good Fri.) during Lent at the Bridge City KC Hall on W. Round Bunch, adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church. Dinner is $8 (fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw) Customers can dine-in or take-out dinners. We will also delivery 10 or more orders. For more info contact the Knights at 409.735.5725.

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Dick Porter, AARP tax volunteer counselor, helps prepare Betty Odom’s taxes at the Orange Public Library. AARP is offering free tax filing assistance from 12:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wed. and Friday until April 11 and April 15 at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available during those hours.

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be started after 4 p.m.

Dick Porter with AARP said the majority of the tax counseling is for elderly residents, but they also assist low income residents with their taxes.

“We’ll take anyone who comes in,” Porter said. “The program is demand-driven and by need.”

Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1-00 Forms including Social Security bene-

return and get the refund the taxpayer is entitled to,” he said.

All volunteers are trained and certified by AARP. They are also trained under the IRS’s Link and Learn training instructional program and they must pass a competency test every year.

“I want to say kudos to the volunteers,” Porter said. “We could always use more next

year.”

The AARP crew at Orange consists of five counselors, a quality review person and two client facilitators who schedule appointments. The AARP organization in this area falls under the greater Houston umbrella.

Other free tax help in addiFREE TAX HELP Page 3A

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fits statements.

Records of capital gains and losses.

Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents.

Also, a copy of the 2012 tax return is very helpful to volunteers assisting in the preparation of the 2013 return.

Orange Council OKs YMCA’s use of natatorium David Ball

For The Record

Warmer weather is on its way, and with that, swimming season.

The Orange City Council, likewise, in anticipation approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the YMCA of Southeast Texas for the use of the Orange Municipal Natatorium on 14th Street and Orange Avenue.

The YMCA’s lease will consist of swimming classes and water safety classes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Fridays would be reserved for makeups) of each week (possible five two-week sessions). The sessions would start June 9-20, June 23-July 4, July 14-25, July

28-August 8 and August 1122. Future dates may be added as needed.

The cost will be $10 per session, paid by the YMCA to the city of Orange for using the natatorium.

City Manager Shawn Oubre reported the city has contracted with the YMCA for its swimming lessons the past two years.

Councilwoman, Essie Bellfield asked if any repairs have been made to the natatorium since the council last received a report.

Oubre said $20,000 has been spent painting the interior and making repairs, including the showers area, last year.

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The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears jumped out to great start in district action on Tuesday by defeating LIvingston 11-3. On Friday the Battlin’s Bears go on the road to take on the Port Neches-Groves Indians as Dist. 20-4A baseball gets underway. Above: LCM’s MItchell Lee gets a hit against Livingston. See More Battlin’s Bear Photos Page 2B. RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

County dissolves investigator position David Ball

For The Record

One Orange County department won’t be filling a vacant position in order to save the county some money.

A criminal investigator position (an E-1 on the pay matrix) in the district attorney’s office will be dissolved after a criminal investigator left the office, according to Douglas Manning, assistant district attorney. The remaining criminal investigator will be reclassified from an E-1 to an E-3 after the motion was approved at the Monday afternoon meeting of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court.

The vote tally was 3 to 2 with County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose and

Jody Crump

David Dubose

Precinct 3 Commissioner John Banken voting aye and Precinct 2 Commissioner Owen Burton and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump voting nay.

Manning explained to the court the E1 position as a junior criminal investigator po-

sition that pays $37,000 a year with no overtime pay. The DA’s office couldn’t find anyone in law enforcement to take the position since patrol officers are paid more in annual salary and they are also paid overtime.

It was then decided and pro-

posed to eliminate the position and reclassify the chief investigator from E-1 to E-3.

Manning said the chief investigator, K.C. Breshears, will be the sole investigator for the office. The balance from the salary and benefits package of the criminal investigator who left will be refunded back to the county. It is estimated the amount will be $81,600 per year.

“He (Breshears) will have added responsibility,” Manning said. “When I began working in the office in 1997, we had four investigators.

Now we have one.”

The top pay for an E-1position is $53,000. The pay scale for an E-2 begins at $43,326 per year and tops out at $64,168, according to the county’s pay matrix.

The pay scale for an E-3 begins at $56,638 and tops out at $73,690.

Crump asked Manning who will fill in for Breshears when he’s on vacation or out of the office for an extended amount of time.

Manning said James Arceneaux, and investigator with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, can assist the Orange County office when needed at no additional cost to the county.

Crump said it was difficult to justify a 37.5 percent increase in payroll. Manning answered it will be a $20,000 increase to fill a vacancy.

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Baby sister or new puppy?

Caroline Brewton Special Columnist For The Record

I was seven years old when my mom announced she was pregnant (though it was obvious, by that time, from all of my parents’ “subtle” hints), and until then, I was an only child. A neurotic only child: I didn’t like change.

Various people attempted to get me excited about my new role as someone’s big sister. All failed. Suddenly, I wasn’t the center of the universe anymore, and I didn’t like it.

“You’re going to have a baby sister!” they would exclaim.

“It’ll teach you valuable life lessons like sharing. Aren’t you excited?” It didn’t make me feel any better. I didn’t want valuable life lessons.

What child does? I equated the existence of a sibling with eating broccoli. I certainly didn’t have to enjoy it.

In a misguided attempt to get me jazzed up about upcoming baby Brewton, one of my father’s coworkers asked if I would rather have a baby sister or a puppy. I’m not sure what answer she was expecting, but you can guess my reply.

Two weeks later, I received a pomeranian mix. Four months later I got a baby sister.

The puppy was a nice distraction, but what I really

wanted was for my life to return to pre-sibling status. Everything was uncomfortably different.

My mom had become weirdly emotional since the little bundle’s arrival. Every new movement was cause for celebration. I didn’t understand.

“Caroline, she BURPED,” she would exclaim with the enthusiasm of Oprah Winfrey on giveaway day. Or it was “she only threw up A LITTLE of her formula on my shirt!”

Prudish, I was turned off by my normally dainty mother’s sudden interest in the bodily functions of her newborn.

In fact, the baby’s arrival fundamentally changed her, as new motherhood will, and my little world was shaken. Normally the first up, she began sleeping late. And normally the first to bed, she spent long

nights walking the halls with the screaming pink blob of flesh that was the new baby.

Dad, I think, just tried to stay out of the way. I spent a lot of time hiding under my desk, wishing for soundproof walls.

The sudden noisiness of my house wasn’t the only problem. I was very calculating. In my selfish assessment, the new baby would occupy a large portion of my parents’ affection, attention and bank account. I was jealous. But I was also right: she did all of those things. I hoped with all the intensity of a spoiled child that she would grow up to be frustratingly average.

As the years passed, though, she morphed from abstract object of displeasure into an actual human being with dimensions to her personality that I enjoyed, and I realized that all of those things I thought I wanted before were wrong. I just wanted her to do better, be better than I was.

Happier. That’s what happens when you love someone. And I do love her. She crept up on me.

Sometimes, though, when I see at her doing something stupid, I think I’d like to strangle her with her purse strap.

Then my eyes catch her eyes and I know she’s thinking the same thing.

Because she is my sister, and I am hers.

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Orangefield Sophisticats Win Big

The Sophisticats Drill Team from Orangefield High School recently returned from two competitions and brought home numerous trophies and honors. They attended the Champion Contest Feb. 22 at Cypress Creek High School in Houston where they were named Champion Small Team. They also received first place in jazz, novelty, hip hop, pom, and open.

They were named to the Winners’ Circle and received the Judges’ Award, Technique Award, and Choreography Award. They also were named Best in Category for jazz, novelty, and

hip hop. At the Danceline State Championship March 1, in Montgomery, the Sophisticats were Platinum Sweepstakes recipients, as well as receiving the Danceline Gold Award, Judges’ Award, and first place in Novelty. They were runner-up in jazz, hip hop, and open. Kayla Lozano received the Anita Jefferson Conely Award and the first place overall duet award went to Lozano and Cameron Armstrong. The Sophisticats are directed by Jill Morris and Cari Ledoux.

Thank You

Words cannot express my deep feelings of appreciation and love to all of you

Wonderful People I feel truly blessed

Who so faithfully supported my reelection as your district clerk.

By your overwhelming approval of the job I am doing and will continue my commitment to excellence.

Thank you again for all the support and hard work you displayed on my behalf.

Vickie Edgerly

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK

Pol. Adv. paid for by Committee to Elect Vickie Edgerly, Paul Fukuda, Attorney at Law Treasurer

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Free tax help tion to the AARP is at the Jackson Community Center at 520 W. Decatur Avenue in Orange. Families earning up to $50,000 are eligible for assistance.

Executive director Elizabeth Campbell said the assistance is done through appointments only during the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and will last until April 14.

They also prepare electronic filing.

Campbell asks taxpayers to

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bring Forms W-2 and a 1099statement of earning, driver’s license, Social Security card, dependent’s Social Security card, property tax statements and interest paid on properties in a 1098 Form and a tax identification number and military identification.

Both parties must be present also if filing jointly.

All volunteers are trained under the VITA programVolunteer Income Tax Training Assistance from the IRS in

Beaumont. Some of the volunteers also have previous tax training.

Jackson Community Center also offers financial education and services to residents. The program is sponsored by the Community Outreach Program of Lamar University, Entergy Texas and the Jackson Community Center.

In addition to the W. Decatur Avenue location, other locations include James Zay Plaza, 610 Burton Avenue in Or-

Orange natatorium Earl Thomas III, former WO-S Mustang, former Texas Longhorn and now a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, has never forgotten from where he came from.

“There’s a love for me here. I can feel it. It’s real. Orange is my home. It’s in my heart. It’s second to none,” Thomas said.

Part of not forgetting where he comes from is also giving back to the community.

Thomas, in fact, was at Granger Chevrolet last Thursday to kick-off his charity, Guardian Angel Foundation. The dealership, moreover, was the first to donate the new foundation.

Likewise, Thomas also received a proclamation and a plaque from the city of West Orange declaring February 27 as Earl Thomas III Day. Thomas said his foundation is to help the less fortunate, particularly in the inner city of Orange.

“It’s for those who never had an opportunity. For those not blessed like everyone else,” he said.

The form of that help is granting scholarships to youth for academics, and not only to athletes, but to band students as well. Thomas said he was

also in the band growing up and he has a love of music. The foundation will also do other charitable deeds such as giving out turkeys on Thanksgiving and a winter coat drive.

Thomas attributes his lifelong involvement in church for giving him the heart to establish the foundation. He added having a good attitude, being coachable and disciplined have helped him in life.

“Wherever God leads me, I’ll go,” he said.

Thomas said he recently looked at the well worn batting cages where he played baseball as a boy and how then, they appeared so large, but now they appear small.

“Orange is the main reason I’m doing this. To connect the dots. Some are in adverse situations and I want them to keep strong,” Thomas said.

Mayor Roy McDonald and Councilman Mike Trahan of West Orange presented the proclamation and plaque to Thomas. Trahan read the proclamation aloud. Some of its highlights were: “Whereas, although from humble beginnings, Earl Thomas III has shown young and old alike how far faith,

County business as a liaison to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, Manning said.

“You can spend it one way or another,” he said.

Crump said he was concerned if a precedent was being set for other county departments in dissolving the position and reclassifying current employee positions.

Manning said it’s an economic decision and the county must analyze who to pay.

Crump then suggested the position be cut from an E-3 to an E-2 position.

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drive and perseverance can take you if you work hard and never give up;” and “Whereas, this fame and popularity has not altered his humble and unpretentious personality, with Earl hosting a free football camp for the youth of his hometown community every year at his alma mater, West Orange-Stark High School;” and “Whereas, his compassion and concern for others goes out even further than football, as he sponsors a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and a winter coat drive through his foundation, the Earl Thomas III Guardian Angel Foundation.”

Some other aspects at the kick-off at Granger’s included door prizes, a live auction, an autograph and picture opportunity and a long line for residents to meet and greet Thomas. It took nearly an hour for him to greet everyone and no one went away disappointed by not meeting with him.

Thomas also talked some about the Seahawks’ impressive 43-8 Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos. He said in the NFL, it’s so competitive that when the other team can’t keep up, you want to keep your foot on their

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Manning said on a legal basis the DA’s office must object to that proposal due to the possibility the office may need a second investigator a month later and word will spread the county is not going to fill that position.

“You’ve asked us to cut the workforce and that’s what we have done,” Manning said.

Crump said a move from E-1 to E-2 is not as large of an increase as from E-1 to E-3.

Manning said if Breshears would theoretically leave tomorrow, the DA’s office would

have to pay someone more to take the position, a position that doesn’t pay overtime as other law enforcement agencies.

Thibodeaux said he would like to go with the E-2 position and change the reclassification of the chief investigator.

Banken asked Manning how an E-2 position would affect the DA’s office. Manning said he hasn’t looked into the matter.

The commissioners then voted to approve the item.

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throats so they won’t come back.

Thomas also mentioned the rivalry the Seahawks have with the San Francisco 49ers.

He said both teams have a very physical kind of play. Thomas said his teammates on the Seattle secondary have a connection with each other and a felt energy.

“Other teams players celebrate for themselves when they make a good play. We celebrate with each other. It elevates our game tremendously,” he said.

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death. It may soon be possible to predict who will get Alzheimer’s disease at least a few years before the start of symptoms. According to new published reports, the test was accurate 90 percent of the time, distinguishing healthy brains from those with the fatal disease. It’s fine to know if you have it or not, are if you will get it, but what we really need is a cure.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004

From the Creaux’s Nest TURNOUT IS WHAT IT IS--DISAPPOINTING The first leg of the primaries are behind us. A month ago, because of a dozen candidates in the congressional race, a four way Lt. Gov. race and a local county judges race, I figured a 14,000 voter (optimist) turn out. Then when the weather got bad I dropped it down to 10,000. The vote didn’t reach that either.

I’ve suspected for sometime that the one party rule in Texas has been suppressing the voter interest. In the 2010 governor’s race 11.4 percent voted, 1.5 million in the GOP Primary. Last week only 9.7 percent voted 1.3 million. That means more than 90 percent of registered voters didn’t vote. Locally, of the 8,300 who voted in the county judges race, 75 percent preferred the candidates with previously elected government public service. I don’t think a larger vote would have changed the trend or the percentages much, only the numbers. I don’t see a path that drastically changes that in a run off. Anyone with political knowledge knows that votes for the most part are nontransferable. The big problem will be to keep the interest up for until May 27, and getting the voter back to the polls. The number of voters will probably drop to 75 percent of last week’s vote at best. The Pct. 2 race is a toss up, every vote will count. The candidates will have to keep reminding their base voters and literally beg everyone they can to go vote. For the first time since Con. Jim Turner, we have an East Texan in the congressional runoff. Dr. Brian Babin is facing Ben Streusand, a highly financed Houston Tea Party candidate. If the rural counties will turn out to vote, Babin might just have a good chance. Here’s one beyond comprehension.

Steve Stockman polled only 17 percent of the statewide vote but in Orange County he doubled that to 34 percent. Why? That’s my take and it’s certainly not gospel but it’s a pretty good educated assumption. One thing I’ve seen tried again and again is getting people who didn’t vote in the first Primary to go vote in a runoff.

Only a small percent can be begged into doing so.*****Gotta go, come along I promise it won’t do you no harm.

OUR CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Nolan LeBlanc, 87. Doc was one of the great guys I’ve had the privilege of knowing. The Port Arthur boy made quite a name for himself caring for thousands of babies. Personally, I have a big, healthy grandson today because of his efforts and expertise. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange. Funeral service will be held Thursday at St. Henry in Bridge City and burial at St. Mary Cemetery. We go back a long way with this good man and his wife, Fredna, having known most of her Cajun relatives since childhood. Our sincere condolences to Ms. Fredna, daughter Michele, sons Greg, Nolan Jr., family and friends. May he rest in peace. Please see obit.

TED TAKES OVER RICK’S TEXAS If you think things are bad now because our state government has shifted too far right you ain’t seen nothing yet. Dan Patrick, a Ted Cruz patriot, is leading Dewhurst going into a May runoff. The lieutenant governor post is the states most powerful elected office. Common sense Republicans are worrying about Patrick’s extreme views on a number of issues, including immigration. They say the second coming of Ted Cruz, in the most powerful state office, is not a good prospect. For Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to have any chance of winning in the runoff, he will have to go negative on Patrick. If that’s not bad enough, the attorney general’s race has Ken Paxton leading. The Tea Party favorite, who was openly endorsed by Cruz will face Dan Branch in the runoff. There’s a good chance, if Abbott is elected governor over Wendy Davis and Patrick and Paxton win, Ted Cruz would have taken over Texas without firing a shot. This, all with Rick Perry playing second-fiddle to Cruz. Like it or not.

ALZHEIMER DEATHS HIGHER THAN REPORTED A new study concluded that Alzheimer’s disease amounts for many more deaths than previously realized. The study found that annual death rates are closer to 500,000 than the current count of 85,000. The report found that Alzheimer’s is nearly as lethal as heart disease and cancer. The study followers more than 2,500 older adults who had agreed to donate their brains to research upon death. The confusion of dementia can lead to lethal falls; pneumonia is always common among people with Alzheimer’s whose bodies have forgotten how to shift the throat muscles to keep food from the lungs. Sometime the deaths are listed as something other than Alzheimer’s because the correct diagnosis was never made. Usually pneumonia is listed as the cause of

Saturday, March 20, marks the anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. The coverage of the war was unprecedented with embedded reporters from around the world making video and audio reports live from the scene. It was the first time smart bombs were used and seen in action by the American people.

Some smart bombs found their targets from as far away as 1,500 miles off a ship at sea. (Editor’s note: The “Axis of Evil” marks its 11th birthday. We are still in Afghanistan, a conflict that had started two years earlier. The longest war in U.S. history.)*****Everyone is preparing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even Joel Steirman, Carl Thibodeaux and Sostan and Cloves can be Irish on this day.*****Rex Peveto makes runoff against Mike Hamilton in state house race.*****Sharon Bearden, Rodney Price and Troy Johnson pull the wagon in local races. Bearden and Johnson, in runoff for county court at law post. Sheriff Mike White, constable John Ford and commissioner John Dubose are re-elected.*****March 17, St. Pat’s Day, in 1971, Roy Dunn published his first Opportunity Valley News. That was 33 years ago. (Editor’s note: Hard to believe that was 44 years ago.)*****Karen and Tony Fusilier held ribbon cutting of their new Cajun Corner Furniture Outlet. Karen even had her hair done by pros. Plenty food, Swamp Pop music and a street dance held.*****We were sorry to hear about the death of our longtime friend, Clester Andrews, 69. He died Wednesday, March 10. Condolences to wife, TuTu and her entire family.*****Judge Janice Menard, J.P., Pct. 3, received certification at the recent Justice of the Peace seminar held in San Antonio. The seminar was sponsored by the Texas Justice Court Center, a division of Texas State University, one of six held for Justices of the Peace yearly. Seminars are held on the latest laws and covers everything from judicial ethics, juvenile law, traffic laws, parks and wildlife laws, commercial trailers license, property code issues, procedure for inquests, bond setting and forfeitures, etc. Every year the state Justice of the Peace officers are posted on all new laws and attend two weeks of required training.*****About Stelly’s catch of a 10-pound bass last week, Capt. Dickie Colburn says Gary probed the brush and exceptionally skinny water. He actually lobbed a waeky worm behind a log and still managed to wrestle her out. A lengthy battle.*****South East Texas Congressman Jim Turner of Crockett, joined by all Democratic members of the Texas congressional delegation, urged the congress to stand with Texas teachers and pass the “Social Security Fairness Act.” The bill would end the unfair discrimination against Texas teachers and other public employees. The bill has been blocked by Republican leaders. Turner and Democrats are using a procedure to force the leadership to move the bill. The act has enough votes to pass if it wasn’t blocked.*****A bunch of changes are taking place at the Leader. Margaret is gone, along with others. Very few local folks are left at the paper. New leadership has been brought in from Canada. (Editor’s note: The start of their downfall.)*****March is declared Colon Cancer month. It’s the second largest cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.) 40 Years Ago-1974 “Dusty Trails” was selected as the title of the publication of the Orange County historical Society at a meeting. Louis Dugas, a local attorney and a director of the society, presented a program on early Orange County history. “We are collecting articles for the first publication,” said James Broussard, president. “We have accomplished a great deal since we organized last fall and we hope to do even more to preserve the history of our area,” Broussard continued.*****The new Claybar Funeral Home is now open. The Georgian Columbian structure was designed by the Claybar family and built by Homer Hayworth Construction. *****Cindy Ferguson, seven, won the title of Miss Purple Pride Baton Beautiful, during competition events at West Orange High School. Cindy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Texas W. Ferguson. Cindy also won three first place trophies and five medals in other competition.*****State Rep. Wayne Peveto announced that a public hearing will be held by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. in Orange County establishing fishing and hunting regulations for 1974-75. Peveto, a sportsman, said he wants Orange County to have a voice in the new regulations.*****James J.R. Aaron is a candidate for constable of Precinct 2.*****First Assistant County Attorney, under District Attorney Jim Sharon Bearden, resigns to enter private practice effective March 31. Don Burgess, 27, is a graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He will open his law office in April at 110 N. Seventh Street. “I have a duty to my family to leave the county and enter private practice. It’s been a great experience and I’ve learned a lot working with Sharon,” Burgess said in a statement. Bearden said, “I certainly hate to see Don go. We have been a good team and accomplished a lot in this office. Don is a smart, hard working lawyer who will do well in private practice. I predict, however, he will be back in government some day. Bearden was undecided whether the vacancy will be filled through promotion of one of the two remaining assistants, Bill Wright or Joe Alford, or through the hiring of a third person. “We have a great team and I want to continue moving the case load forward,” Bearden concluded. A decision was expected in the next few days. The County Attorney’s office budget is $56,000 a year.

A FEW HAPPENINGS A Boeing 777 with 239 people on board disappeared last Saturday over the South China sea after taking off from Kuala, Lunpur on its way to Beijing. As of Tuesday morning two Iranian fliers were the focus of the probe. They were on board the plane with stolen passports. Three Texans were on the plane and 20 employees of an Austin firm. China urged Malaysia to step up their efforts. As of this writing there is no sign of what became of the plane. It’s one of aviations strange cases. It had strayed 1000 miles off course.*****Steve and Susan Moore are having a big blowout at their Mowers Tractors store at 411 Border Street this coming Saturday, March 15. An open house with door prizes and plenty of fried catfish and Cajun boudin. Come see the amazing equipment demonstrated/ *****Raceway, in Bridge City, put up a sign

stating they will open in 10 days.*****Dist. Attorney John Kimbrough has joined the small group of elected officials and department heads that have voluntarily downsized their staff. The County Judge, County Clerk, Auditor and Records Management offices have also downsized. They are committed to helping their county financially and hope to see more willing to show a strong commitment for this counties future.*****Our best wishes to county maintenance worker Lowell Henry who has left his job so he can care for his ailing father. The county will miss him.*****Make plans to attend the Art in the Park celebration March 22. It’s free and always a good time.*****Our friend, Elaine Myers at the Horseman Store is having a big sale on western wear in conjunction with the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo and coming up next month the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo.

Go Texan, Go Western. Stop by Elaine’s for great buys.*****Word is out at the Court House that Judge David Peck was thrown for a loop when his previously welded big chair again flew to pieces.

Constable Mark Philpott accuses him of breaking county equipment. Philpott says Mark Wimberly, maintenance manager, will contact Olshan to reinforce the concrete.*****A few folks celebrating their special day: Celebrating on March 13, the boy from Orangefield, Rod Sheppard, moves closer to 60.

Also, coach Wayne Gillet turns 64. He arrived in 1950. He coached at West Orange for 29 years and was one of the original Mustang coaches. He also coached in Vidor for five years and is now coaching at Starks, LA. He’s a native and lifelong resident of Orange. Celebrating also are Kyle Dubose, Jean Braus and Amy Peevy celebrate.*****Celebrating March 14, Jill Peveto, John Brister and Martha Williams.*****On March 15, our buddy Julie Myers, Amber Doiron and Jennifer Kelly celebrate.*****Buffy and Jordan Doiron mark another birthday onMarch 16, also Karlie Anderson, Cody Edwards and Dorothy Morris.*****Celebrating on St. Patricks Day is Brenda Swan, Ernie Edwards, John Tallant, Tiffany Moreau, Jan Jacobs, Crystal Thompson and Sally Wingard.*****March 18 finds our friend of 60 years, J. Carlton “Corky” Harmon, president of the Lamar Foundation, Betty’s longtime husband and a great guy celebrates. Also, Tammy Stark, Beth Shepherd and Geraldine Cherry. Happy birthday to all.*****Pot brings $2 million in revenues to Colorado in taxes in January. Recreational Pot, valued at $14.2 million was sold by 59 businesses.

The commercial sale of Marijuana began in January.*****Congrats to County Clerk Deputy Shanell Breaux Wiley who is finally moving into her Habitat for Humanity home.*****A speedy recovery to Sally Vance who fell and cracked her hip Mon. while visiting her daughter in the Dallas area. Surgery will be required.

Birthdays This Week Jack Morgan, Bryleigh Moore, Andrew Willingham, Carol Ann Kimbrow, Wade Gillett, Rod Sheppard, Amy Peevey, Kyle Dubose, Jean Braus, JohnCollin Kimbrow, Lindsey Bland, Claude Tarver, Lana Sepulvado, Jill Peveto, John Brister, Martha Williams, Anthony Fraccastoro, Bud Briggs, Gene Harper, Dick Powell, Dusty Jennings, Jennifer Kelly, Julie Myers, Addie Batson, Amber Doiron, Stevee Kidwell, Buffy Doiron, Jordan Doiron, Karli Anderson, Leslie Paula Robinson, Dorothy Morris, Margie Baker, Cody Edwards, Brenda Swan, Ernie Edwards, John Tallant, Martha Dyer Howell, Luke McFarlane, Sally Wingard, Stephanie Hughes, Tiffany Moreau, Ty Moreland, Elroy Edwards, Josh Sims, Geraldine Cherry, Beth Shepherd, Corky Harmon and Tammy Stark.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Otis Comeaux wanted to get his boy Tee-Not, wat is not very smart, a job. He talk to his fran Claude Desomeaux, wat owns da drug store bout giving Tee-Not a job.

It was his first job ever and he had trouble finding da items da customers axe for. After a few customers stormed out of da store without dere merchandise da druggist say to Tee-Not,“Look, you costing me too much business, if you don’t sell da next customer something, I’m gonna have to let you go.”

A few minutes later in walks Sostan, looking for something for a bad cough. Tee-Not look look but he can’t find no cough medicine. Knowing dis was his last chance to keep his job, he sells Sostan some Ex-Lax and told him to take da whole box at one time. Sostan, he’s coughing so bad he pays for da Ex-Lax and chews up da whole box right den.

After he leaves Desomeaux says, “I see you finally sold something. Wat did dat customer buy hanh.“ Tee-Not answer, “Well he wanted cough medicine him, but I couldn’t find it so I sold him some Ex-Lax me.”

Desomeaux scream, “EX-Lax, dat won’t help his cough.”

Tee-Not answer, “Yeh sir, it will help him, look at Sostan over dere leaning on da post, he’s too afraid to cough him.”

C’EST TOUT The March winds blowing in will make delivering papers to every home difficult. Also blowing in this week was Skipper Free, who brought us some St. Patrick goodies that we will use and thanks also to Keble for the nuts. Skipper is planning a trip to Spain to visit her nut doctor, who retired in Spain and invited her.*****Roy wrote an unusual type of Down Life’s Highway column this week.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and back to Robert’s next.*****Any advertisers wanting to reach the largest number of consumers should advertise in The Record. Total distribution in our trade area, every house, every block, on every street. Get results, put your message in The Record.*****My time is up thanks for yours. Take care and God bless.

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Deaths and Memorials Jimmy Vessel Orange

Jimmy Vessel, 65, of Orange, passed Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 14 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Modisitte. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will be at 5 till 8 p.m., Thursday, March 13 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on Feb. 12, 1949, Jimmy was the son of Jimmie L. Vessel and Marie (Hicks) of Orange. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and working in the yard. He was an employee of DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie L. Vessel and mother Marie Hicks Vessel of Orange. Jimmy is survived by his sister Donna Bonin and husband Jesse of Orange, nephew Brooks Bonin and wife Lorri, niece Rhonda Whitaker; Great nieces: Aston and Madison Bonin, and Shelbi Whitaker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, TX 77704.

Verline Sigler West Orange

Verline Sigler, 90, entered her heavenly home on Monday, March 10, 2014. We rejoice that she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her husband, O.W. “Pete” Sigler and greatgranddaughter, Parker Jane Cagle.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 13, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Chuck Burch, Terrell Burch, David Smitheart, Billy Wilson, Roger Hall, Larry Ferguson. Honorary pallbearer, Grady Johnson.

Visitation will be from 5 -8 pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Elizabeth, La., on Nov. 2, 1923, Verline was the daughter of W.S. and Hattie Elizabeth (Jones) Earl. She was a faithful member of Cove Baptist Church for over sixty years and often volunteered with the Lutcher Theatre of Orange. Verline frequently assisted in local elections. She was an excellent cook who deeply loved and was loved by her family.

Verline was also preceded in death by her siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Ann and husband Dr. Charles Crim of Nashville and Nancy and husband David Mumbach of West Orange; grandchildren, Eric Mumbach of Fort Worth, Damon Crim of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Ashley and husband Blake Boyd, Melissa Crim, Aleah and husband Adam Cagle, all of Nashville; three great-grandchildren, Alec Crim-Bell, Cooper Boyd and Holden Boyd. Verline is also survived by her brother, Charles Earl, of Metarie, La. Flowers are welcome, but for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Treasures in Clay, in care of Cove Baptist Church of Orange, 1005 Dupont Dr, Orange, TX 77630, or Damon Crim/Project Brazil, in care of Stone Creek Church, 17844 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, Ariz. 85023.

Dr. Nolan J. LeBlanc Orange

Dr. Nolan J. LeBlanc, 87, of Orange and a former resident of Port Arthur, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 13 at Saint Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Leger and the Rev. Kevin Badeaux. Entombment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar FuneralHome in Orange, with a Cursillo Rosary at 7 p.m.

Born in Port Arthur on Nov 4, 1926, Nolan was the son of Eras and Gabriel (Judice) LeBlanc. An Eagle Scout as a child, Nolan graduated from St. Mary High School in Port Arthur in 1945 before joining the US Marines. He went on to graduate from Lamar State College, Pharmacy School at the University of Houston and Medical School at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He then specialized in

Pediatric Medicine at Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston. He was awarded Most Outstanding Intern at Methodist Hospital in 1959 while serving under Dr. Michael DeBakey and he completed his residency at Methodist and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in 1963.

In Jan. of 1964, Nolan opened his own private practice in Orange, where he served his community until his retirement in 2000.

While in practice, he volunteered at the Orange County Health Clinic twice a month for many years.

He also volunteered at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, teaching clinical pediatrics to interns weekly. He was a member of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity and St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eras and Gabriel LeBlanc; and sisters, Olga Ransonette and Gertrude Montondon.

Nolan is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Fredna Mouton LeBlanc; daughter, Michele Mazzola-Smith and husband Wayne of Orange; sons, Nolan LeBlanc, Jr. and Greg LeBlanc, both of Orange; grandchildren, Ben Mazzola IV and wife Gigi of Beaumont, Brian Nolan Mazzola and wife Mandy of Beaumont, Brady Alan Mazzola of Houston, Lisa Michele Mathews and husband Bryan of Beaumont, Lexi Martin and husband Justin of Bridge City; and ten great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ben, Brian and Brady Mazzola, Bryan Mathews, Ralph Brent and Robin Molley. Honorary pallbearers are Al Wingate, Corbin Overman, Henry Breaux, Ron Jackson, Jim Molley and Sam Whatley.

Myrtle Eschenbach Formerly Orange

Myrtle Louise Eschenbach, 96, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Effort, Pa. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Tony Hoefner. Serving as pallbearers will be Dan Deneke, Jared Halliburton, Joey Bradley, Sean Kyle, Frank Vanbuskirk, and Don Melton. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Kresgeville, Pa., on Sept. 4, 1917 Myrtle was the daughter of William Rolin and Sarah Jane (Kindred) Dorshimer. She was a long time former resident of Orange; where she trained and raised racehorses with her husband. Myrtle was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange, and the United Methodist Women. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Eschenbach; daughter, Jacqueline Monceaux, and granddaughter, Diana Mallasch.

Myrtle is survived by her son Franklin Ryder, and wife Bonnie of Effort, Pa.; stepson, John Eschenbach; stepdaughter, Debbie Eschenbach; grandchildren, Gaylene Vanbuskirk, Shari Melton, Kim Thibodeaux, Daniel Deneke, David Ryder, and Frankie Ryder; six great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Norman Brown Formerly Deweyville

Norman Terrell Brown, 76, of Millry, Ala., passed from this life on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Orange Villa Nursing Center in Orange. Memorial services to remember and honor Mr. Brown’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15 in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church - Deweyville. Officiating will be the Rev. Damon M. Bickham, pastor of the church and the Rev. Fred Chapman, Mr. Brown’s son and pastor of the Westside Baptist Church in Warrior, Ala. Cremation arrangements have been provided to the family by Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Born on Nov. 11, 1937 in Robeline, La. to his parents, Ray Brown and Bertie May (Fisher) Brown, he lived in Millry for the last 12 years and had previously lived in Deweyville where he served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Mr. Brown worked for many years as a Compositor for many newspapers throughout the country and he worked most recently as a truck driver. He was also a member of the Frankville Baptist Church in Frankville, Ala. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, playing dominoes, spending time with his cats, taking walks in the woods, sitting on his back porch and he also attentively took care of his wife, Violet.

Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Frank Grimes and his eldest brother, Jimmy Brown and his wife, Gerri.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his loving wife, Violet P. Brown of Millry, Ala.; his daughters, Polly Gamblin and husband, Mike and Lia Woods and husband, Rev. Michael Woods all of Orange; his son, Rev. Fred Chapman and wife, Mary of Warrior, Ala.; his

brothers, A. J. Brown and wife, Ruby and Don Brown and wife, Lupe all of Mauriceville; his grandchildren, Justin Granger and wife, Robin, Seth Gamblin and wife, Kaylee and Nicole Chapman; four great-grandchildren in addition to numerous extended family and a host of friends. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Services held Randy Smith Orange

Randy Lynn Smith, 52, of Orange, was called to Heaven on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Visitation was Tuesday, March 11, from 12 to 2 p.m., with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at Claybar funeral home in Orange. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

He was a hilarious, very likable man, who never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, cooking pork chops, drinking Mountain Dew, playing practical jokes and he loved his girls and family very much. Randy was born on Feb. 2, 1962, in Orange. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Smith.

Survivors are his parents, Cathy and Charles Latham, his four daughters, Brittanye Smith, Courtney (Smith) Cowart and husband Robert Daniel, Hannah Smith and Alicia Smith, two grandchildren, Brok and Reilye Willey, siblings, Mark and Robin Smith and Stewart, Pamela (Smith) Ernst Kaspar and Jeff, Charles Latham Jr, Dale Latham and Misty, and Mary Hebert and Lynn. Pallbearers are Matthew and Andrew Ernst, Kaleb Smith, Dan Cowart, Dustin Hamerly, Jeff Kaspar, Stewart Smith, Todd Cooper, Nolan Guidroz and honorary pallbearer Brok Willey.

Billy Moulder Bridge Ctiy

William “Billy” Henry Moulder, Jr., 53, of Bridge City, passed away March 4, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston. Funeral Services was 10 a.m., March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Visitation was March 7 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Billy was born in Port Arthur on July 5, 1960 to parents Mary Sneed Moulder and William Henry Moulder Sr. He passed suddenly from this life March 4. Billy was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He loved golfing, gardening and being outdoors. He treated his pets like part of his family. Everyone that knew Billy will remember him for always being that “nice guy”. Billy never met a stranger and his kind free spirited soul will be missed by many.

He is proceeded in death by his mother Mary Sneed Moulder and his grandparents Herschel and Mary Moulder and James and Ethel Sneed.

He is survived by his father William Henry Moulder, Sr. of Bridge City, his sister Judy LeBlanc and husband Jerry of Jasper, his daughter Jaime Hoffpauir and husband, Billy of Bridge City, his grandchildren Silas Henry Jedi Hoffpauir and Tristan Leia-Marie Hoffpauir and his niece and nephews Lynn Kelley, Jeff and James LeBlanc whom he loved dearly.

Serving as pallbearers were Billy Hoffpauir, Jeff LeBlanc, Mickey Cordeau, Johnny Moreno, Ryan Tankersley and James Baker.

Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Stone, Jerry LeBlanc, James LeBlanc, and Kenny Faulk.

Michael Vincent Formerly Orange

Michael Allen Vincent, 44, of Willis, Texas passed away Feb. 23, 2014 in Conroe.

Cremation was under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

The family held a Memorial Service at North Orange Baptist Church March 2 with the Rev Scott McIntosh officiating.

Michael was born on March 26, 1969 in Gainesville, Texas. He loved being a mechanic; he was ASE certified and had 20 plus years experience in Georgia and Texas. Michael enjoyed going fishing and playing Frisbee golf. His greatest joy in life was spending as much time as possible with his loving son, Jesse.

Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Louise Stafford; maternal grandfather, Arthur Benestanti; paternal grandmother, Wanda Vincent; paternal

grandfather, Charles O. Vincent.

He is survived by his son, Jesse Ronin Vincent of Spring; mother and father, Sendy Victoria (Benestanti) and Michael Gary Vincent of Orange; sister, Audrea Leigh Davis and husband, Al of Orange; nephew, Josh Davis; niece, Carah Davis and numerous of cousins.

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

Melton Marceaux, Sr. Orange Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on Feb. 20, 2014 at Medical Center of SETX. Funeral Services were held Feb. 24 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange.

Burial with military honors followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation with a Rosary recited was Feb.23 at the funeral home.

Melton was born in Kaplan, La. on Feb. 4, 1944. He was the son of Asa and Lucille (Fontenot) Marceaux. Melton retired from Echo Construction Company after working as a general foreman for 28 years. He also worked at Levingston Shipbuilding Company.

He served as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Marines from 1969 through 1971. Melton was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the distinguished Purple Heart award. He was a very giving person and loved to bbq. Melton often enjoyed riding his lawn mower. He was a very proud father and adored his grandchildren.

Melton was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rita Beard.

He is survived by his wife Elaine Marceaux of Orange; daughter, Cynthia Myrick of Bridge City; daughter, Chantel Marceaux of Port Neches; son, Melton Marceaux Jr. and wife, Bridgett of Little Cypress; daughter, Alicia Gramza and husband, Matthew of Orange; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Chason Granger, Randon and Trenton Myrick, Zachary Dearing, Zoey and Aiden Gramza; sisters Mary Umfred and Mildred Lewis, both of Orange; and sister, Annie Murphy of McLewis Community.

Wilburn Wilcox, Jr. Mauriceville Wilburn D. “ W. D. “ Wilcox, Jr., 65, of Mauriceville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at his residence in Mauriceville after an illness.

Services to remember and honor W. D.’s life were March 3 at the Calvary Baptist Church on Western Ave. in West Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Millner, pastor of the church. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at King Cemetery in Hartburg. A gathering of family and friends for a time of reflection was March 1 at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Serving as pallbearers were Nick Boyle, Robert Berry, Kenneth Stanley, Tyler and Chris Stout and Joshua Lingo.

W. D. was born on April 13, 1948 in Orange to his parents, Wilburn D. Wilcox, Sr. and Bonnie Mae (McCall) Wilcox. He lived the last six years in Mauriceville and had previously lived in West Orange and was raised in Hartburg. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange and he worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry.

W. D. enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandchildren, whom he had special nicknames for, riding around visiting people in his motorized scooter and he was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his great granddaughter,

We deeply appreciate you attending Elsie Switzer’s viewing and/or funeral, giving flower arrangements or donating in her memory to Faith United Methodist Church.

Thank you from all her family.

Taylor Nicole “ Sugar T “ Stout.

W. D. is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughters, Maegan and Marylin Wilcox.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Ida Wilcox of Mauriceville; his daughter, Marie Boyle and husband, Nicholas of Orange; sons, Curtis Wilcox of Beaumont and Raymond Wilcox of Mauriceville; his sister, Jeanette Berry and husband, Monroe of Deweyville; brother, Larry Wilcox and wife, Donna of Vidor; grandchildren, Joshua “Little Man” Lingo, Tyler “Stoutman” Stout and fiancée, Sara “ Sugar Sara” Smith, Laurell “ Sugar Angel ” Wilcox, Ryleigh “ Sugar J “ Wilcox, Spencer “ B Man “ Boyle and Colton “ Co Man “ Boyle; great-grandchildren Mikey Lingo and Alyssa “ Sugar B “ Stout. W. D. is also survived by numerous members of extended family and friends. Condolences may be listed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Florence Walsh Orange Florence S. Walsh, (nee Shinn), 86, affectionately known as “Sis” by all, passed on to a better place on Wed., Feb. 26, 2014, at her daughter’s home in Orange. A memorial service will be held at a later date in N.J. for family and friends.

Beloved wife of the late David I. Walsh, dear daughter of the late Howard R. and Florence Shinn.

Loving mother of Maryann, Roseanne and Jennifer. Sister of Dorothy Moulter, of Piano, Thomas Shinn and sister-in-law of Constance and Dottie Shinn all of Springhill, Fla. She also is survived by her cousins Marie Rose in Mass. and Joe Grover, from Pemberton, N.J.., and many nieces and nephews. Sis was predeceased by her beloved granddaughter, Casey Danielle Jarvis and sister Stella Gilbert and brothers William and Howard Shinn.

Sis worked for lonac/Permutit in

Birmingham, N.J., during the war effort and then worked at the NCO club on Ft. Dix where she met her future husband, Chuck.She was a devoted Army wife, who relocated with the love of her life, to numerous military bases, in the states and twice overseas to Germany.

When Chuck retired after 22 years, he brought his beloved back home to Pemberton, N.J., so she could be near her family. They made a home for their three daughters, first in Pemberton Borough and then in Pemberton Township, where they would have many happy years together going to Bingo and enjoying the company of their good neighbors on Morton Rd..

After Chuck’s much too early passing in 1985, Sis worked part time for lonac/Sybron Chemicals and enjoyed tending to her flower beds and spoiling her pets. Her wise and compassionate words helped many of her family deal with issues they faced.

In early 2000, Sis was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and courageously fought to be “ok” maintaining her cheerful outlook on life, friendships and family to the very end. Sis enlightened her two daughters, with whom she lived, in Orange with stories of her youth.

Sis enjoyed the company of her caregivers, Cynthia, Becky, Charlotte, Amanda and Dr. Mazzola.

She so enjoyed how friendly everyone in our Paulwood neighborhood and in Texas were. Mom loved sitting out on the front or back porch and never failed to say how nice it was here. On sunny days, Mom loved going out for car rides anywhere, the longer the journey, the better it was.

Roseanne and Jen would like to thank everyone at River City Hospice and especially the wonderful people named above, who cared for and laughed with Mom and tried to make her final years as dignified and cherished as possible and the many family and friends for keeping in touch and prayers. Mom is now enjoying the company of her loved ones, the ones whose memories she held on to until she could join them in a place that knows no pain. Those who wish to remember Mom please send donations to River City Hospice, 2688 Calder Ave., Beaumont, TX 77702 or to your local animal shelter.

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Hale, Chloe, Amber and St. Patrick Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record Usually this time of year I would write a St. Patrick’s Day column. March 17th has always been a special day to me, a half-breed. My mother was a Cajun mix, even though her background was mostly French, her father, Nelson Duplantis, came from France. As a boy I recall his receiving and reading a newspaper that came from Paris, France. On her mother’s side, her mom, Avalia, was mixed French, German and Spanish. In my father Clay’s background was a long list of Irish roots that ran deep on both wings of his blood line. His father Allen and mother Laura, who by birth were Dunn’s on both sides, claimed to be pure Irish to the core. Clay embedded in me how special he believed the Irish were. He showed all the markings, from temper to jolly, his deep baritone voice accompanied his many great stories. He had a lot of Irish pride that he worked at instilling in me but my Cajun upbringing always dominated. Cajuns seem to dominate everyone who comes in contact with them, food, music, love of life and people are their weapons.

I’ve told you before how ironic it is that Clay died on Feb. 19 but his grave marker reads date of death March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t know who or how the error happened but its fitting. Later in this column, I will run a piece on St. Patrick Day and its origin.

For now, I want to touch on two other subjects. Leon Hale, 92, longtime columnist, wrote his last column for the Chronicle this past Sunday. The paper ran side stories about his long career. He started with the Houston Post in 1947, but I

Picture taken about time I first met Leon in Brazos Valley

didn’t meet him until 1956. He stayed on the road writing columns and for a time lived in Bryan. I owned the Tradewinds Club, on the banks of the Brazos River and Leon stopped in for a meal from time to time knowing we served great meals. Leon worked that part of the area finding column ideas. He often visited Madame Z, a fortune teller, who lived in the Brazos Valley bottom. I kept

up with his column in the Post and when he left them to go to the Chronicle so did I. Leon wrote 11 books and millions of words and I’ve missed very few of them. We were both young during those Brazos River days, I was several years his junior. Little did I know at the time the path my life would take and I would spend nearly 45 years doing what Leon did, write columns.

I never would start to suggest

Picture of Amber and long time companion, Chloe

I’m in the same class, no one is. My poor English, bad style, wrong use of words would make a poor D on Leon’s game sheet. I’ll miss him. He entertained me for over 55 years.

May God be with him. Thanks for the many stories.

My second subject is about my granddaughter the doctor and her companion through the college years. Amber acquired Chloe, a Maltese, as a pup shortly after starting college. Chloe attended the University of Texas in a way with Amber because she was the loyal friend waiting at home.

After earning her degree at Texas, Chloe followed her to medical school at Texas Tech in Lubbock and El Paso. Eight years had gone by and when Amber was called to do her internship and specialist training in Ohio she had to leave her longtime companion behind. Amber called often to inquire about her and when she came home for a visit they were inseparable with Chloe following her every step. Chloe died while AM was on vacation in Jamaica. We waited to tell her even though as a doctor she deals with death daily, it was a heartfelt loss. Her companion up the steep ladder is a time that will always be special to her. See her response and feelings to Chloe’s death on her Face Book site.

A wee-bit of St. Patrick Day history: Better wear green on Monday or you might be pinched. Though there are tons of stories about how this tradition was started none can really be proven, all that is really known is that school children really love this part of the holiday.

The person that the holiday was named after didn’t even start his life off with the name Patrick. Born in Wales about 385 AD, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born to

Leon celebrates 90th Birthday

the name of Maewyn Succat.

In his early life he was far from being a saint, up until the age of 16 he considered himself a pagan. And that is where the story really begins.

When he was 16 he was sold into slavery after his village was raided by a group of Irish marauders. It was during his captivity that he became closer to God. After six years of slavery he escaped to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain for 12 years. During his training he became aware that his calling in life was to convert the pagans to Christianity.

His wishes were to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity but the leadership in the church appointed St. Palladius instead. Two years later Patrick was moved to Ireland after Palladius was transferred to Scotland.

Patrick was so successful at converting his people that the Celtic Druids in the area had him arrested several times, but he escaped each time.

Traveling throughout Ireland Patrick established monasteries all over the country, in addition to this he setup churches and schools all of which helped him convert the Irish people to Christianity. Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland.

Evidently they all went into the sea and drowned. The snake is a pagan symbol and perhaps this is a figurative tale explaining that he drove paganism out of Ireland.

After 30 year mission in Ireland, Patrick retired to County Down where he died on March 17, 461. Which is the reason that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on this date.

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Fishing show well worth the drive COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

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f you were unable to attend the Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown Center in Houston this past week or even if you simply didn’t care to make the drive….you missed a very good show and that certainly isn’t the case every year. The seminars were good, a number of new products made their debut and several prominent lure manufacturers were there for the first time.

I visited with Bob Norton, owner of Norton Lures, the first day and his expanded soft plastic line-up for 2014 was impressive. This year he has added a new paddle tail to his angler favorite stable of sand eels and bull minnows called the sand shad. The body is tough yet supple and shaped much like the original sand eel with a paddle tail that generates a ton of vibration on the slowest of retrieves.

In addition to the Sand Shad he has also added several new colors that will be especially good here on Sabine.

His version of chicken on a chain jumps out of the package!

Over the years, several manufacturers have taken a swing at giving us a jig head with a willow leaf blade and hook that will accommodate larger tails and hold redfish as well as flounder. Norton’s new Mad Mullet looks to be the long awaited answer. He had them on display at the show in one eighth and quarter ounce sizes with a screw lock head. I personally prefer the knobby lead shank on my jig heads and he said that the Mad Mullet would be available in both styles in the next few weeks.

I wanted to spend more time with Shawn and Dana at the Tidal Surge Booth, but they were covered up with folks that were desperately looking for two specific colors in the Crazy Croaker and the trout bite on Sabine Lake was the reason. This was their first time to work the show and there was no doubt that they were both surprised and pleased with the angler response.

They expected to sell a lot of Maniac Mullets, but the Crazy Croaker rush sent them scrambling back to the workshop for more. Their twin paddle tail, The Thing, also moved quickly once Dana demonstrated the most effective way to retrieve the new bait. He said that it fished much better on a quarter ounce head and was the most lethal when reeled on a steady retrieve just beneath the surface.

I can’t wait to fish a Gulp Swimming Mullet on Norton’s new Mad Mullet head, but The Thing may possibly work even better for trout and redfish. Oh yes, and as far as the two colors in the Crazy Croaker…… all of the Sabine Lake fishermen were asking for…..pearl-pink and gold-chartreuse.

Shimano also had ten of their new bait casters available until fifteen minutes after the doors open and the only one I held in my hand( it had already been purchased) looked like a positive addition for 2014. It is very light, noticeably smooth and has an exceptionally low profile.

In truth, there are so many quality bait casters on the market today that I am reluctant to hang my hat on a single reel.

There was also no doubt that the rod industry is flourishing as your head would have been swimming had you visited every rod builder in the house. Not unlike bait casting reels, the choices are virtually unlimited and every manufacturer is building a variety of quality sticks that are not only durable, but feather light as well.

I won’t even try to list all of the makes that were under one roof, but I was especially pleased to see both Laguna and Sarge’s Custom rods in big demand. Both owners worked together only a few years ago and both have now managed to carve out their own niche in a very competitive business.

I spent much of the show visiting with Chris Williamson as I decided to go with Laguna following the split.

Chris was all smiles and covered up with new customers only minutes after the doors opened.“There’s a world of difference in busting your butt just to make ends meet and busting your butt to keep up with new business,” stated an obviously pleased Williamson.

Not surprisingly, the most sought after rod in his extensive line-up was any model with the new Cyclone wrap. Fishermen have discovered that the “wrap around” guides all but totally eliminate the dreaded wind knot when fishing with braid and it reduces line drag as well.

They have also discovered that, while not as personal and elaborate, the Liquid series rods are available in the same models as their custom rods and come in at less than $200!

You don’t have to drive to Houston to check out the cyclone wrap as Daley’s Hunt N Fish currently has every model in stock. Chris asked us to bring 24 of them back to Daley’s new store on Nederland Avenue and they still had several in stock as late as Friday evening. All of the models are available with the conventional wrap and different styles of eyes as well.

Bridge City Lady Cardinal Kasey Frederick tags out an Orangefield Lady Bobcat base runner in Lady Cardinal Softball Field on Friday. The Lady Bobcats defeated the Lady Cardianls 6-5 in eight innings. Orangefield’s Ashton Gatreaux nailed a solo home run to break a 5-5 tie in the extra innings for a Lady Bobcat win.

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BC Cardinals oulast Buna 4-3 in opener Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Cardinal baseball team opened district 21-3A district play at home on Tuesday night against the Buna Cougars and the fans in attendance certainly got their moneys worth as the Cards secured a 4-3 victory. Bridge

City sent Junior Chase Shugart to the hill for the start and the righty was on cruise control for most of the game racking up 12 strikeouts on his way to the win. Shugart got in some trouble in the 6th as the Cougars took advantage of some timely hits and a few Cardinal errors to score 3 runs and tighten up the contest. Shugart

worked a clean 7th inning to finish up the victory and put the Cardinals in the district win column.

Bridge City was staked to an early lead as Senior designated hitter Sage Elmore hit a two out two run double in the first inning to plate Hunter Uzzle and Kyle Bergeron, both has reached base after being hit by

pitches. BC would get on the board again as Ashton Hunter scored in the second after being walked and then sacrificed to 2nd by Blake Pruett. The Cardinals final run came on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Bergeron that plated Hunter Uzzle after BC CARDINALS PAGE 3B

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Bears Defeat Livingston in Convincing Fashion Winning the District 20-4A Opener 11-3

LCM senior pitcher Coby Roddy delivers a pitch in the 11-3 victory over Livingston on Tuesday to open the Dist. 20-4A season at home.

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LCM Bear shortstop Ty Smith tags the base and throws to first for the double play against Livingston.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

A Livingston base runner is tagged out by MItchell Lee at first base on an attempted steal.

A Livinston Lions steals third base against the LCM Bears in district action on Tuesday.

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Bridge City Cardinal catcher HUnter Uzzle steals second base against Buna on Tuesday night.

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BC Cardinals baseball he had been walked and then stole second.

The Cardinals improved their overall record to 11-2-1 and their district record to 1-0.

Bridge City will have a fill in game with Woodville on Wednesday due to the fact that

they have a bye in their district schedule this week. The Cardinals next district game will be against the Silsbee Tigers in Silsbee on Tuesday March 18th.

These two teams are predicted to be at the top of the district standings and this game is a

highly anticipated affair. Both Silsbee and Bridge City are currently ranked in the top 25 in the state, Silsbee at 16 and BC at 6. After Silsbee BC will travel to Hamshire Fannett on Friday the 21st.

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MLB Confident New Replay System Will Eliminate Rhubarbs KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Major League Baseball welcomes the new replay system that will go in effect in a couple of weeks when the 2014 season begins.

The eyeball-to-eyeball jawing between the umpires and the managers should abate considerably along with the kicking of sand on the arbiters’ shoes. And there should be fewer ejections of manag-

ers and fewer fines handed out

by MLB’s front office if this system does what it should to make the game more mistake free as far as the umpires are concerned.

The latest edition of USA Today Sports Weekly took an in-depth look at the new replay system and interviewed several team managers, former umpires and baseball officials. With the new system in place, if a decision by an

umpire doesn’t suit the manager and he gets the okay from his team officials watching the replays up in the booth, he can decide whether or not it has enough bearing on the outcome of the inning or even the game to challenge the decision.

According to the article, “Each manager is allowed one challenge in the first six innings. If he is correct, he still has one available. Umpires can initiate video review after the sixth inning if the manager has used his challenge. Otherwise, it’s still up to the manager to de-

cide whether to challenge.”

“When we started this thing, we said what could be so tough about watching TV,” said Joe Torre, the MLB executive vice president who was part of the committee led by former Atlanta Braves general manager John Scheurholz. “It becomes quite complicated.”

Dave Phillips, who umpired in the major leagues for 32 years said, “The technology is so phenomenal now that you can see pebbles when guys slide.”

“Teams will be mandated to show on stadium video

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boards the replays used to uphold or overturn a call,” the article pointed out.

“Sports leagues have been reluctant to potentially inflame fans with an unpopular decision. Now, the theory is, fans will see the ultimate ruling is correct.”

So far in the first two weeks of spring training every team has been briefed by Scheurholz, Torre and their staff plus former managers Jim Leyland and Tony La Russa, both part of a committee for on-field matters set up by Commissioner Bud Selig.

“The questions from managers, who will be the focal points of the challenge system, are about implementation,” the article continues.

“They’ve been encouraged to challenge often, if only to test the system, as each team is involved in five televised spring training games designated as test games.

“Plays that can’t be contested are balls and strikes, checked swings, trapped balls in the infield, whether a runner tagging up on a fly ball left too soon, and the socalled ‘neighborhood play’ at second base, where a fielder with the ball might move off the base to avoid a collision with the runner.”

Managers won’t throw a red flag like NFL coaches but can go on the field to inform the umpire. “I think one thing we’ll find out, and I hope we do, is how good these umpires really are,” Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez says.

“With upwards to 60 calls a game that would fall under the replay purview, the umpires’ success rate is impressive. But most of the calls are routine,” the article points out but adds, “MLB studies indicate a play that would be overturned occurs about one time every six games.”

An ESPN study of 184 games in 2010 found 1.3 plays per game that couldn’t be determined for sure without looking at replays. Of those, 20.4% turned out to be bad calls, 65.7% correct and 13.9% inconclusive. That amounts to 0.265 calls per game that could be reversed, or about one every four games.

Video replay to confirm home runs has been used since 2008 and will not require a challenge. The umpires will initiate this challenge. But the umps won’t make the replay decisions, nor will they leave the field, as they have done to make the home run decisions. Now the umpire will be handed a headset by a technician near home plate and be informed of the decision by a replay umpire in New York.

The room in New York will have two four-man umpiring crews rotating through the command center at all times, with each ump assigned two games at a time to monitor.

Nearly all of the 74 umpires have completed their training for the new replay system.

Besides the umpires, there also will be a technician, two monitors and a number of screens around those monitors for each game.

Mini-command centers are being set up in both teams’ clubhouses in every major league stadium. They will have the same video feeds at the same time as the headquarters for the replay system at MLB Advanced Media headquarters in Manhattan. Teams can designate whomever they want to watch from the clubhouse, and that representative will have a phone line directly to the dugout. This creates somewhat of a need for the manager to create at least some delay.

However, teams have been warned about using stalling tactics. Torre expects any challenge to take about a minute to 90 seconds at the most. MLB certainly doesn’t want these games to take any longer than they now do. It

should be interesting to say the least.

KWICKIES…The 34-0 Wichita State Shockers will be the first undefeated team to play in the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since Coach Jerry Tarkanian’s 1991 UNLV team that was 30-0. And speaking of teams headed for post-season play, only eight of the 25 teams in last week’s Associated Press Men’s Basketball Poll went through last week without a defeat, including the top two—Florida and Wichita State.

The 23-year-old Patrick Reed may be the next Tiger Woods of pro golf as he protected his four-stroke lead by shooting even par in Sunday’s final round of the PGA Tour Cadillac World Golf Championship at Doral, Fla. to win by one stroke over Bubba Watson and Scotland’s Jamie Donaldson. The Spring, Tx. native in the last seven months has won three PGA events in just 14 starts and as an amateur went 6-0 in matches to lead Augusta State to two NCAA titles. Reed’s not doing too badly financially, either, picking up $1.53 million for his Doral victory last weekend.

The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday afternoon that they had re-signed defensive lineman Michael Bennett to a four-year contract after rumors circulated that he would be going elsewhere after Tuesday’s free agent signings began. Bennett led the Seahawks in sacks with 8½ last year and his re-signing almost justifies their move last week to release Jasper native Red Bryant, who turned right around and signed a lucrative multi-year contract with Jacksonville.

The Lamar Lady Cardinals basketball team earned byes in the first two rounds of this week’s Southland Conference basketball tourney by finishing in the first-place tie with Stephen F. Austin, each with 13-5 SLC records.

The Lamar baseball team will play their final non-conference game against Prairie View A&M at Vincent-Beck Stadium 4 p.m. today (Wed.) before traveling to Hammond, La. to open Southland Conference play with a weekend series against Southeastern Louisiana. The Cards won a weekend series with the Ivy Leaguers fromHarvard to boost their season record to 11-6.

For the third year in a row Houston Yates has lost in the Class 3A state championship finals to Dallas Madison, losing Saturday 82-70 after shooting just 35 per cent from the floor and making only four-of-24 from behind the three-point line. The Yates Lions were defeated last year by Madison 85-72 and were nipped in 2012 7875.

JUST BETWEEN US…Several changes were noted during the final few games of the Lamar men’s basketball season after Pat Knight was unceremoniously fired before the end of the season and replaced by Tic Price. Price instituted a no-nonsense policy that put players on the bench for poor defense and played those who Price thought brought energy to the team. Every member of his game-day staff—from coaches to the trainers and student managers— exchanged their polo shirts for suits and ties. Price says he would like to have the job as Lamar’s next head coach but in the same breath says he would like to have larger athletic players, a couple of shooters, wing guys who are 6-4, 6-5 and 6-6 small forwards with a shot-blocker or two. But his big problem is that Lamar is losing only one senior and consequently has only one scholarship available for next season. And those remaining 11 players aren’t too happy about Price’s idea of his “dream team”.

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LCM Prize Patrol

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The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. Prize Patrol was held on Friday, March 7. This event is when members of the Board of Directors for the Foundation visit campuses throughout the District and present the winners with oversized checks and balloon bouquets. This year the Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $14,253.02. This brings the combined total, over the ten years that the non-profit has been giving grants, to 116 grants worth $141,961.34.

This year’s recipients include Stacey Nichols, Julie Landry, Anna Mott, Wendy Peveto, Kelly Meadows, Rachel Choate, Sommer Reynolds, Magen Russell, Tom Brandow, Charlette Roddy, Jennifer Marcantel, Elise Fountain, Sara Kelley, Lyn Hickey and Kim Allen.

The organization’s focus is to offer educational grants to teachers through a competitive application process. It is an independent organization, operating under its own board of directors and is composed of citizens who share a vision of enhancing education and student achievement in the LCM District. To fund these grants the LCM Education Foundation Inc. conducts several fundraising projects throughout the year, as well as soliciting funds from businesses and organizations that recognize

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LCM Education Foundation Prize Patrol present checks and balloon bouquets

the importance of focusing on the education of the community’s greatest resource, its children.

Those interested in the LCM Education Foundation, Inc. may contact Rhonda Braud at jbc2795@sbcglobal.net or call the LCM District Office at 409-883-2232, extension 3.

Lamar Aquatics announces activities for spring semester Staff Report For The Record

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A part of the Lamar University Department of Recreational Sports, Lamar Aquatics, is offering American Red Cross lifeguarding classes, water aerobics classes and American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR/AED and First Aid courses for the spring semester.

“These classes help spread awareness of life-saving skills needed to help others,” said Megan Coots, aquatics coordinator.

“Taking these classes can help you obtain jobs, and most importantly, keep your family and friends, as well as yourself, safe. The more knowledge you have, the better prepared you are for any situation.”

Starting March 10, the American Red Cross lifeguarding class offers certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid, upon successful completion. The class costs $200 per person, and all participants must be 15 years old by class day. All students in the class must pass the pre-test, consisting of swimming 300 yards, a brick test, and a two minute tread.

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The pool, located in the Health and Human Performance Complex, is open to all LU/LIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have a valid LU or LIT identification card, with a certified lifeguard always on duty.

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Pat and Melody Parsons Innovation Fund in Business established at Lamar University

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Youth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

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The Lamar University Foundation has announced an innovation fund has been established for the College of Business. The Pat and Melody Parsons Innovation Fund in Business will provide funding for outstanding students to further their studies at Lamar.

“Pat and Melody Parsons are wonderful people in the community, and I am delighted that they have chosen to establish this endowment,” said Henry Venta, dean of the College of Business.

“With this private support, students will encounter more great opportunities and the College of Business can achieve additional excellence.”

Graduating from Lamar in 1971, Pat and Melody Parsons have displayed support for their alma mater through involvement on the Friends of the Arts Board and by Melody’s service as chair of Le Grand Bal in 2007, a major annual fundraiser for the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The Parsons elected to support the College of Business through this endowment in appreciation of the high-quality, affordable educations they were privileged to receive at Lamar.

A 32 year veteran of the banking industry, Pat achieved early success at First City Bank, and is one of the driving forces behind the CommunityBank of Texas, serving as chairman and CEO. Due to their numerous contributions to the university, Lamar asked Pat Parsons to serve on the campaign cabinet for the Investing in the Future comprehensive campaign, the university’s first campaign. The campaign ended in December 2013 and exceeded its initial $100 million goal by $32 million.

For more info about establishing an endowment to benefit Lamar, contact the Lamar University Foundation at (409) 880-2117.

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Celebration Service 10:30 Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

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LAND FOR SALE SELLER FINANCE! 2 to 4 acre tracts. LCM Schools, MMUD water and sewer can be financed with land. Culvert, drive and dirt pad in-

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IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JOHN DAVID WINDHAM AND CARLA SUE WINDHAM

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT 128TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: Carla Sue Windham, Respondent, and to all whom it may concern: 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 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of John David Windham, Petitioner, was filed against Carla Sue Windham, Respondent, on January 21, 2014, in the 128th Judicial District Court of Orange County, Texas, and is numbered A140051D, and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of John David Windham and Carla Sue Windham. This lawsuit is a suit for divorce.

The Court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the Petitioner’s interest which will be binding upon you.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this February 19, 2014.

Clerk of the 128th Judicial District Court Orange County, Texas By: Stephanie Bussell Stephanie Bussell Deputy

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Last Week’s Solution

dish set, make offer. NOTE I would like to buy a pillow top mattress! Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 670-9272. (Edee, tfn) PRIVATELY-OWNED, SINGLE MAUSOLEUM CRYPT for sale in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Price negotiable. Call 409-3300030. (3/12)

teer help is needed!

Garage Sales

Estate Sales Estate-like Sale: 510 LILAC in PINEHURST. Fri. & Sat. 8 til 3 and Sun. 12 - 3.

Some furniture and lots of collectables.

FRI. & SAT., 6262 W. ROUNDBUNCH RD., BC, corner of Hwys 105 and 1442, look for signs, 8 til 6. Huge sale! 1,600 sq. ft. building full of stuff! Plus more outside!

FRI. & SAT., 110 DONALD, BC, turn off Henry on to Lenhard, 8 til 3 Fri. and 8 till noon Sat. Call (409) 429-4346 for more directions.

PETS I’VE GOT PUPPIES; they’re eating me out of house and home! Beautiful b & w, will grow to 40-60 lbs.

They need good homes! Call Jonnie at (409) 988-9472.

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

schools, improved pasture with 2 small ponds.

MMUD water and sewer available. Additional acreage available for purchase.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC (409) 745-1115.

(3/18) NEW DEVELOPMENT! Twin lake estates – Now preselling lots! Orangefield IWSD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, private lake access. Restricted homesites, call today to reserve your lot!

Opening Soon! COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC (409) 745-1115. (3/18) ROOMS FOR RENT PRIVATE ROOM FOR RENT IN ORANGE. Private entrance and bath, mini fridge, TV, cable, microwave, linens furnished, $125 wk, $125 dep. 409-8863457 (3/19)

TION, 3:30 pm to 7:15 pm, Tues. through Sat., Ideal for high school or college student, apply in person at JB’s BBQ, 5750 Hwy 90 W, Orange. No Phone calls! ( 3/12) TRUCK DRIVERS DRIVERS: Great pay, Bonuses & PAID Health Ins1 Local-Home Daily & Regional-Out/Back Openings!!

CDL-A, 1 yr TT Exp. w/XEnd. Reg. 100% Employee Owned Apply: MartinTransport. com. Call: 409-833-1677 MISCELLANEOUS DINING TABLE W/ 4 CHAIRS, $350; headboard,

“GOLDEN GIRLS” – A TAKE OFF OF REAL LIFE. Many older ladies are now home sharing expenses.

Searching for two ladies, non-smokers, to share home. Furnished bedrooms with king size bed, laundry room inside home and kitchen. $300 with all utilities paid. Upscale Neighborhood. Come share my home with me. Phone 409-6709272. (tfn)

FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available.

Rear spaces cheaper and perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. (409) 735-2030 (M&r) HOME RENTALS 3/2/2CP IN BRIDGE CITY, ON TURNER LANE, FENCED IN BACK YARD, $850 MONTHLY + DEP., (409) 735-2030. (TFN M&R) 4/2 IN BRIDGE CITY. $800 mo. References required 474-9127 (KG tfn) M.H. RENTALS 1/1 FEMA TRAILER IN SHADY ESTATES! HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BCISD, WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED, $570 MONTHLY + $400 DEP., BACK GROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (409) 553-1929 OR 735-3281 (3/12) REALLY NICE 2/1 IN BCISD, OUT OF CITY LIMITS, A/C, NEW CARPET, REFRIG. AND STOVE, FOR MORE INFO CALL (409) 221-0798 OR 735-9729 (3/12) HOME SALES 3/2/2, 2404 POST OAK LANE, LCMISD, Nice brick orange home on corner lot garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , Shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, new tile and new carpeted floors, fenced back yard, (reduced to $190,000) for more info call edee @ (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470 (tfn)

MOVING SALE! Curtis Mathis TV, wood cabinet, collector’s item, will consider all offers; dining table w/ 4 chairs, $300; head board, paid $1,000 will take $250; small but tall glass top, 3 drawers at bottom, $100; large wood entertainment center, $350; roll up wood desk, $75; angel to go on mail box, $35; Dyson vacuum w/ instructions and extended warranty, $100; rocking chair, grandma type, very old, $10; computer char, brown, comfortable, $10; coffee table w/ white and gold trim, $35; dolls for sale, make offer. Antique

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

Comprehensive training is provided, anyone interested should contact the crisis center at (409) 832-6530.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. “A casa program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877-5866548 [toll free] or going online to www.Advocates-4children-inc.Org [there is an application at this website]. 30 Hours of training is required.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volun-

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2496 MLK Dr. • Orange • 409.670.0929 Located in the West Point Plaza across from Pinehurst City Hall

Public Water-Sewer System Superintendent Located in Orange County, Texas, the Orange County Water Control & Improvement District No. Two (sometimes known as the West Orange Water Department) (the “District”) is conducting a Superintendent Search following the recent retirement of its longtime employee who most recently served as Superintendent over about the last eight years. Effective as of the date of his retirement in January 2014, the District’s Board of Directors appointed another District employee as Interim Superintendent. The Board further authorized and directed its Personnel Committee, with appropriate staff and other support, to conduct a search for a person to serve as non-interim Superintendent. The current Interim Superintendent is eligible to be selected, but the Board is not obligated to do so, nor is the Interim Superintendent required to apply for consideration.

The District, established in the first half of the 1950’s, is substantially coextensive with the City of West Orange, Texas. Demographic and other information about the City may fairly be applied to the District. Presently about 1,600 accounts receive District services of potable water supply and wastewater collection, treatment and discharge. Services are provided by a staff of about 3 office employees and about 5 field employees.

The District seeks qualified applicants to consider for the vacant noninterim Superintendent position. Qualifications include demonstrated experience and ability related to the effective management and operation of a public water supply and wastewater collection and treatment system. Responsibilities include direct and indirect personnel supervision, regulatory compliance, office and field operations, financial management, customer relations, and interfacing with Board of

Directors and District consultants.

Persons interested in applying should transmit all required and any supplemental application materials to Alan Sanders, attorney for the District, at his mailing and physical address, Wesleyan Tower, Suite 1400, 24 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77046, or by fax at 713-759-6830, or by email at Alan.Sanders@LewisBrisbois.com, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014. Timely receipt is required, and it is the sole responsibility of each applicant to provide for timely delivery rather than simply depositing their materials into the custody of third parties such as the Postal Service or commercial delivery services.

Required materials include a properly completed, signed and dated Application; Background Check Authorization directed to the District; and Background Check Authorization directed to references, former employers and other pertinent recipients. If desired, an applicant may include supplemental materials such as a Resume, Recommendation Letters, copies of relevant licenses and certifications, and a brief narrative of their interest in and qualifications for the position.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants for any reason not otherwise prohibited by law and also to waive any one or more informalities or noncompliance with the application process. Applicant information will be kept confidential except as otherwise provided by law. All applicants are subject to District’s Drug Free Workplace Policy during the selection process and if hired. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation and starting date are negotiable. However, the District presently anticipates that the position will be compensated at a salary that is in the range of $40,000 to $60,000 per year, plus benefits.

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BY OWNER 553 GARDINIA, ORANGE 3/1.5/2, LG. LIVING ROOM AND DINING AREA, nice quiet back yard w/ 10’ x 10’ storage shed, serious inquiries only, no owner finance or rental, leave message with# @ (409) 735-9424 (3/12)

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St. (10Th. & Main), orange, we buy used appliances, 886-4111 (HS) GAS DRYER, $100; ELECTRIC DRYER, $100; Washing Machine, $100, (409) 735-7163 (JD tfn)

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Executive Director opening for CASA program in Orange.

College degree preferred; must be aggressive self-starter; good computer/communication skills; some accounting background a plus; supervising volunteers and staff; diverse skills needed; Salary DOE. Get Application and background checks at website: www.advocates-4-children-inc. org Send all: application, resume, references and background check forms to casaocjanes@sbcglobal.net or fax to: 1-409-886-0527. You may call 1-877-5866548 for more details.

$5 Any Regular Foot Long All Day Sunday

COMMERCIAL NICE OFFICE SPACE, ON BLAND ST., BC, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice (409) 735-2030 (M&r)

paid $1,000 will take $450; entertainment center, $250; dyson vacuum, still in warranty; call to see at (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470. (edee)

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

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Spring break on Sabine Lake OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

This week marks the annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for once the Christmas holidays are over, spring break is here! During this week off from the rigorous demands of reading, writing, and arithmetic you can rest assured that a cry will rise up from the masses that there is nothing “fun” to do. Video games have long been mastered and challenges are getting more difficult to come by every day, give your student a first hand look at some real life they may have never seen before and take them out on Sabine lake.

It is astounding that so many kids have so little idea about things that pertain to the outdoors. On a guide trip last year a client had brought his college age son along, during the day we encountered some rosette spoonbills feeding in the shallows near the mouth of a bayou. “Man would you look at those pink flamingos” the young man exclaimed, “I had no idea that there were really birds that looked like that?”. After a brief lesson on the actual name of the birds and the places that they inhabit I could tell that the young man was becoming more interested in the trip as well as the surroundings. After a day on the water this young man had a better perspective on a whole new world that he never knew existed until he witnessed it himself. When things like this happen and I am fortunate enough to see how people are affected by the outdoors it gives me a good feeling that little else can compare with.

I know as I watched my son at a young age

when we would venture out on the water that he was being affected in a positive way. By introducing him to things in nature he learned valuable lessons and experienced things that hopefully will affect him in a way that will help him later on in life. By introducing a youngster to the outdoors you may be opening up a whole new area of interest that your child will never outgrow.

Now you don’t need to have a boat or fancy gear to get a kid started or introduced to the outdoors, all you need is some time and a little bit of planning. There are plenty of places like piers, beaches, lakes, and rivers that offer outdoor opportunities. State parks are great places to start because they have helpful information as well as personnel to get you headed in the right direction. By placing a call to a particular park or outdoor venue you can get some idea of what each place has to offer as well as the best times to go there. By doing a little bit of homework you can plan your outdoor activity and maximize your fun, after all fun is what it is all about.

There are lots of local outdoor attractions here at home as well as all over the state, choosing the right one for you and your young one is just the first step on a long journey that will provide many pleasant memories in the years to come. The Blue Elbow Swamp, canoe trips on Village Creek, and just about any refuge along the gulf coast all offer some of the more interesting places to visit and things to do. A simple phone call to the state park headquarters or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website for all the information you need concerning each park and the activities offered.

LU fishing team qualifies for Regional Tournament Two members of the Collegiate Anglers of Lamar, Quinton Evans and Colby Ogden, won the FLW College Fishing Southern Conference Tournament at Toledo Bend on Feb. 15, qualifying them for the Regional Tournament in Lake Sam Rayburn in October.

“This victory reasserts Lamar Collegiate Anglers as one of the preeminent clubs in the country,” said Kevin Smith, senior associate provost and faculty advisor for the team. “Having two teams finish so high speaks to the depth of our talent.”

Ranked fourth in the nation, Evans and Ogden weighed in a 19.2-pound bag of bass, beating 49 other teams, and earning $2,000 in club winnings.

“Catching a tournament winning fish is by far one of the best feelings ever,” Evans said.

“You know after you catch that fish that you’ve just given your team a shot to win it. It’s kind of a relief, but you know you have to keep fishing to try and improve your weight.”

The Collegiate Anglers of Lamar had another team, consisting of Brandon Simoneaux and Josh Bowie, place fourth, earning club winnings of $500.

“Lamar’s Collegiate Anglers of Lamar University has been very successful over the years and this year we are poised for a run for the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship,” Kevin Smith said. “Currently, Lamar is ranked 28 out of more than 225 collegiate teams. The tournament season is about half over and there is a lot of bass fishing still to do.”

Established in 2008, the purpose of the LU Anglers is to unite men and women through the common bond of fishing. The Lamar fishing team has successfully beat schools such as Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, and the University of Oklahoma in various tournaments. In 2010, the LU Anglers won regionals with a top prize of $50,000, a Ranger boat and outboard wrapped in Lamar’s red and white, and $25,000 for the university, while also qualifying for the National Championship.

With more than 150 diverse clubs and organizations at Lamar University, students can easily pursue almost any interest. For more information on clubs and organizations, visit http://www.lamar.edu/student-life/clubs-andorganizations.

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