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County Record Vol. 52 No. 52
The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas
Week of Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Firestone strike affects more than plant Debby Schamber For The Record
The United Steel Workers Union, Local 13-836, representing 130 hourly employees, are on strike against Firestone Polymers located at 5713 FM 1006 in Orange. More than 50 people were at the gates of the plant on Monday afternoon while two of the workers held signs and paced back and forth across the driveway. According to Richard “Hoot” Landry, USW in-
O’field student to attend Naval Academy Staff Report
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The U.S. Naval Academy invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Tr i s t a n Dunn, a student at DUNN Orangefield High School, will participate in the 2013 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar program. Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing our nation’s leaders. Each student will attend a six-day session and experience a glimpse of USNA life. Students will have the opportunity to live in Bancroft Hall.
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ternational staff representative., it is against the law in Texas to “mass picket.” Therefore, the workers must take turns carrying the signs. The last time workers picketed was in 1993. A driver in a United Parcel Service truck refused to cross the picket line Monday to deliver a package because his company was unionized as well. As he drove away, he gave the workers and thumbs up and wished them luck. There are two main reasons why they chose to strike which are health care and wages, Landry said. Both sides were able to resolve many issues, except for health care and wages. Firestone wants to make major changes in its health care offerings by shifting more of the health care costs onto the employees. It wants to change the existing PPO plan by tripling the cost of the out-of-pocket deductible for individual and family coverage and reducing the percentage it will pay of
Joey Cormier and Norman Joseph take their turn holding the picket signs in front of Firestone Polymers located in FM 1006 in Orange. The workers went on strike to protest their current proposed contract which would change their insurance costs and a two percent wage increase. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber
Orange Housing braces for cuts Debby Schamber For The Record
The Orange Housing Authority is bracing for what could be a bumpy ride as they look to the future to determine what cuts may come from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program, according to a report from White House Office of Management and Budget, has not escaped the acrossthe-board congressional spending cuts known as sequestration and will fall on the highly vulnerable families. “Nothing is clear cut what HUD is going to do,” said LaNita Brown, deputy executive director of the Orange Housing Authority. “It all depends on Congress.” The housing choice voucher program, administered by HUD, provides subsidies to
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In spite of funding cuts, the Orange Housing Authority has proposed plans through different funding programs to move forward with tearing down the old Pine Grove apartment complex and rebuilding on the site. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber
qualifying individuals and families in need of assistance. Across the nation, housing hardships among low-income renters are rising sharply. Since 2007, the number of
renters with what HUD terms “worst-case housing needs,” has risen by 43 percent, to 8.5 million households. Hardships for families with children have been particularly acute and
the number of families living in homeless shelters has risen 32 percent over the same peri-
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Porky puckers for teacher’s kiss Debby Schamber For The Record
The staff of Bridge City Elementary recently had an extraordinary way of raising money for the American Cancer Society which involved a pig and ruby red lips. Jars were set out in the school for a week with the contestants pictures on them. The contestant’s jar which collecte the most money would win the prize of kissing the large, hairy, black pig. The actual kissing of the pig recently took place one morning in front of the staff and students. The top two contestants were so close in the amount of money collected, with only $6.70 between them, it was decided they would both kiss the pig. Ann Cupp,
health care costs after the deductible is met, according to information from the USW. The company has proposed a consumer-driven health care plan that has low premiums, but out-of-pocket deductibles that are six times higher than what the workers are paying today. Workers would pay more of their health care costs after the deductible is met. Firestone also wants the union to give up its right to bargain over changes in the health care plans. Local 13-836 members are concerned about their health care costs because they are exposed to highly hazardous chemicals and work in a dangerous environment. They are more likely to need medical care because of their workplace exposure. The workers want the right to be able to negotiate their co-pay amounts, deductibles and premiums on their insurance plans. However, the insurance company is not new to Firestone, since the corporation has been using the plan, but Orange has not had the same program. “What we are saying is that we want the right to sit at the table and achieve a fair deal,” Landry said. Their other source of contention was the amount of the annual cost of living raises which is two percent. The an-
Kelly McBride, plants a kiss on the pig to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Kelly McBride, principal, and Ann Cupp, school counselor, of Bridge City Elementary win the honor of kissing a pig in an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society
school counselor and Kelly McBride, principal, were outfitted with a sash and crown. But, the pig kissing would not take place until they had the finishing touch of bright red lipstick applied to their lips. The crowd cheered them on as they put their lips on the big hairy beast, but after all, it was for a worthy cause.
OC grand jury indicts on murder charges Debby Schamber For The Record
The Orange County Grand Jury recently returned indictments for two people on two separate incidences on charges of murder. One of the indictments stem from an incident in November 2012 when Curtis Allen Garrison, 26, was located by Orange County Sheriff’s Office Deputies at another residence in the 15000 block of FM 1442 in the Mauriceville area and was detained without incident. It was later learned this was his parent’s GARRISON residence. Initially, there was a report of shots fired in the 5600 block of Woodside in Vidor. When deputies arrived on the scene they found the victims, Aaron Conn, 34, and Summer Conn, 30, dead at the scene. Both victims appeared to have sustained gunshot
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St. Mary Catholic Church honors St. Joseph
The members of St. Mary Catholic Church, in Orange, held a St. Joseph’s Altar Sunday at the parish hall. The alter was covered with the various foods and flowers. Saint Joseph is one of the most beloved saints among ItalianAmericans. As the patron of workers and the protector of the family, he is honored with a feast on March 17. Reasons for the altar vary from giving thanks to a favor granted to the healing of a sick loved one. It is also an opportunity for the local people to help the less fortunate. The ancient tradition of the altar goes back to the middle ages.
At that time, a severe drought ravaged Sicily. As a result, the crops failed and a large amount of people died of famine. The peasants prayed to God for rain and they also prayed to St. Joseph to intercede with God on their behalf. They promised if the rain came they would have a special feast to honor God and St. Joseph. In honor of that feast, St. Mary’s volunteers prepare authentic Sicilian dishes for the annual Feast Day. Pictured above is Father Joseph Daleo blesses the Altar Sunday before the feast can begin.
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Strike at Firestone nual raises are part of the three year contract. Workers say this would not be enough to pay for their outof-pocket medical costs. “We are willing to consider any proposal, but two percent is not enough,” Landry said. The strike started at noon Monday and will continue as long as needed, Landry said. “The union is prepared to return to the table at the earliest opportunity so the parties can address the open issues,” Landry said. “Until then, we will remain united in our quest for a fair contract.” The strikers have planed to be at the gate 24 hours per day and continue to take turns holding the signs until a deal is reached. “The strike at Firestone
Polymers doesn’t only affect those who are employed at Firestone but also those who have been contracted out to work there,” an anonymous contract worker said. “We’ve been told not to go into work until the strike is over, so we’re just taking this day by day. I understand why the union workers are frustrated but this strike is keeping me from providing for my family.” The representatives for the Japanese owners were expected to arrive Tuesday morning for a walk through of the plant but according to Landry, they failed to arrive. “We are disappointed that despite the efforts of the Firestone Polymers, LLC (FSPC) negotiating team, the leadership of the United Steel, Paper
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and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (“USW”) has decided to call a strike at the company’s Orange, Texas, plant. The work action will impact nearly 125 hourly employees. “It has been our goal throughout the negotiation process to achieve a contract that is in the best interest of the local union members, will allow our company to compete in the global marketplace, and will ensure that as a company we are profitable now and in the long term. We believe that the contract offered to the USW would have moved the Orange, Texas plant toward those goals. “Firestone Polymers re-
Orange Housing Authority od. Half of the 2.1 million households on the voucher program are seniors or people with disabilities; most of the rest are families with children. On average, these households have incomes of about $12,500 per year, well below the poverty line. Without rental assistance, housing would be unaffordable for these families, placing them at heightened risk of becoming homeless and sharply reducing the resources they can use to buy food, medicine, and other essentials, according to HUD. The OHA has 815 families on Section 8 housing which is a program that authorizes the payment of rental housing assistance to private landlords. They also have 250 families in a low-rent program and these people live in one of their sites. The sites are sprinkled around Orange. The complexes are the Whispering Oaks, Cove Terrace, Velma Jeter, Craig Homes, Alexander Homes, Anderson Villa, Arthur Robinson and the James Zay Roberts. In 2012, 2.1 million families received assistance. The funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program will be cut by $938 million this year. It is
estimated the cut will cause more than 100,000 low-income families to lose rental assistance over the next 12 months and the figure could be as high as 140,000 when it has concluded. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, estimates 113,414 families will be cut from Section 8 housing choice vouchers as a result of the sequestration. HUD’s own estimate is slightly higher, projecting that approximately 125,000 individuals and families could lose assistance. For one in 10 agencies, however, cutting the number of families served via attrition won’t be enough to make up for the budget shortfalls. These agencies will be forced to take more drastic steps— such as terminating assistance for some families currently using vouchers—as early as this summer. In anticipation of voucher funding cuts, which will amount to about a seven percent reduction for the rest of this year, some housing agencies are already cutting the number of families they assist by not reissuing vouchers when families leave the program. Most of the 2,300 state and local housing agencies
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wounds. It was determined the incident occurred at the suspect’s residence. He was booked in the Orange County Jail where he remains in custody on a $1 million bond. The other in- ANDREWS dictment returned was for Julia Rhoton Andrews, 58, of Vidor who is accused of murdering 42-year-old Randy Peddy, of Vidor. The incident occurred in Novemeber 2012 in the 1400 block of Terry Road in Vidor. When deputies arrived on scene, they found Peddy lying lifeless in the yard of the residence. Andrews was brought to the Orange County Sheriff’s Of-
mains committed to searching for and achieving a mutually acceptable resolution of all issues at the bargaining table,” according to a statement from Firestone Polymers. Firestone Polymers celebrated its 50th year of operation in Orange in 2007. In 1957, the plant opened and began operation by producing
butadiene for the polymer industry. The Orange facility is said to be an industry leader in the production of Polybutadiene rubber. The plant manufactures two types of synthetic rubber products. Diene which is their our trade name for polymerized Polybutadiene rubber. It is a high quality product that
has become the standard against which such products are measured. Stereon is a trade name for polymerized styrene butadiene di-block and tri-block copolymers. These versatile block copolymers and thermoplastic elastomers can be found in many plastic, rubber, and adhesive products.
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that administer the program are likely to follow suit. Approximately 200,000 families leave the program every year, and there are long waiting lists for assistance in nearly every community, according to the report. Through communications with HUD, the Orange Housing authority has learned they could see an eight percent cut to their public housing funding and a six percent cut on Section 8 funding. As a precaution, OHA officials have already implemented a plan. They are not issuing any new vouchers and the list to get on public housing has been closed since July. They are also cutting back on administration expenses as well. They have already reviewed the budget but will further review the budget to see if salary or benefits adjustments may be needed, Brown said. The OHA receives two types of funding. For section 8 housing they receive a subsidy which is paid to the landord. In addition, they receive funding which is based on the number of section 8 vouchers which are occupied. This funding has been cut 31 percent.
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fice where she was interviewed by investigators concerning the shooting. Andrews stated that she and Peddy had gotten into a verbal and physical altercation and she confessed to shooting and killing Peddy. Andrews was arrested for murder and was booked into the Orange County Correctional Facility. Bond was set at $250,000 where she remains in
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SPRING ARRIVES, EVERY THING IS GOOD Well, we’ve come on the first day of spring. We dodged the winter bullet that has plagued so much of the county. The azaleas are in bloom, the birds are singing and Catholics around the world have a new leader. A full blooded Italian, from Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope, the first Pontiff from the Americas. I’m glad he chose the name Francis. St. Francis was a friend to the birds and nature. For many years I’ve had a statue of St. Francis located near my bird feeders, watching over the flock. I can just hear some Evangelical accusing me of being a statue worshiper. We Catholics don’t worship statues, we worship what they represent. *****The big Bassmaster Sabine River Challenge was an outstanding success. Art in the Park drew overflow crowds. A big hand of appreciation goes out to the many volunteers who came from throughout the county, including Vidor. The Orange Chamber, Orange County Economic Development, Stark Cultural Venues, David Jones and John Gothia deserve a lot of credit for such a great success. Judge Carl Thibodaux, who through his life has been a devoted fisherman, did a lot behind the scenes to make the Bass Elite Series a reality. Unfortunately, the Judge, the most interested guy in the county, missed all the action because he was ill. The Judge has a thousand fishing stories and says some day he’ll write a book. *****Our South East Texas girl, Kree Harrison, had a great outing in the first elimination of American Idol last week. Nine contestants remain for this week’s competition. Kree was picked as one of the top three last week. Most area news media have given her coverage, why some others chose not to is beyond me. Kree’s roots run deep in Orange County, plus she was born in Port Arthur. Her mom and dad were both Bridge City natives. She needs your votes. It just takes a minute. *****I’ve got to move on. Please come along, it won’t do you no harm. ANNIVERSARY OF “SHOCK AND AWE” THE BIG LIE I sit here today on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, recalling President George W. Bush going on TV and telling the American people what the U.S. planned to do. I had written several times that to invade Iraq would be a mistake. The Bush Administration used false premises to sell the war and the American people bought it. Their justification was that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. That was a lie. They sold that Saddam had connections to Osama bin Laden, another lie. They had convinced most of the public. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and VP Dick Cheney were looking for an excuse to invade Iraq. They both pushed tirelessly for war. My belief then, and still today, is that if Iraq hadn’t had oil, we would never have invaded. Weapons of mass destruction have never, to this day, been found. Cheney said the invasion would be a slam dunk. We said it would last a long time, cost American lives and a lot of money. Over 4,488 American lives were lost, 32,000 wounded and we spent $3 trillion on a war not paid for and now handed down to the next administration, and still on the tab. Also 134,000 Iraqi civilians were killed. Who profited the most? Halliburton made billions. President Bush never asked the advice of the experts; he mostly just took Cheney’s word. In the meantime, Afghanistan became orphaned, neglected and we are still there at the cost of another trillion, on the tab. Iraq today, is still tied up in sectarian violence, led by a president under the influence of Iran. The Iraq invasion was the biggest lie imposed on the American people in my lifetime. The lie, lays mostly at the feet of Dick Cheney, who stood to profit the most. The United States should never again invade a country to occupy it. Iraq is a lesson we should always keep in mind. War should be a last resort after thorough vetting and exploring the facts and only after verifying those facts. Then, act on the facts, not like we did in Iraq and go against the facts. REMEMBERING TUCKER Our friend of many years, Percy Keith “Tucker” Clayton, 91, passed away last Wednesday, March 13. He died at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont. He usually came around quite often but hadn’t been by since before the holidays. Corky and crew around here had wondered why. “Tucker” was one of Sheriff Chester Holts most trusted deputies. After the death of Don Moser a few weeks ago, only “Tucker” and Bill McDaniel remained who had served under Holts. McDaniel is now the last one. When Holts left office “Tucker” went to work for Mrs. Nelda Stark as her bodyguard and night watchman at her residence. Many nights she would get up and come sit outdoors with him. He knew all about her personal life and was on duty the night an attempt was made to kidnap her. He told the story and knew who was behind it. Many stories about his days in her guard and in law enforcement went with him. Services were held Sunday, March 17, at Claybar Funeral Home. A good man, he did to ride the range with. May he rest in peace. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 14 Years Ago-1999 Donna Scales is newly hired Parks Director. She is ready to take up the task left by her predecessor Helen Droll. (Editor’s note: No one can deny that Donna has done a great job upgrad-
ing our parks. Donna is a people person and a dedicated hard worker).*****Les Anderson is county engineer.*****Jan Johnson is the Queen of Cajun Cuisine on KOGT Saturday radio. She spins Cajun and Swamp Pop music, one of the few places on the dial where you can hear Harry Choate, Wayne Toups, Jackie Callier and Lawrence Walker. Real Cajun mixed with pure Swamp with Lil’ Alfred, Warren Storm, Bobby Charles, Jivin’ Gene and Charles Mann’s “Red, Red Wine.” In 1990, Jan was involved in a bad auto accident on FM 1130 and her friendship with blind D.J., Terry Lyons, led to her radio job. (Editor’s note: Now, 14 years later, Jan still does that three-hour show, 12 noon to 3 p.m., one of my favorite shows. Not only the music but I find Cajun Jan, daughter of Harry and Velma Belair, a pure breed, is cool.)*****The Orangefield Crawfish Festival, billed as the Texas Crawfish and Saltwater Crab Festival, began in Bridge City years earlier. The event is at Jewel Cormier Park. Plenty of food and music by Jude Moreau, the Bon Ton Playboys, Gary Bertrand, Jerry Bellot, Ed Gary, Jay Broussard, Johnny Comeaux, Lesa Cormier and their bands, a dozen in all.*****Orange Savings Bank celebrated grand re-opening. Darby Byrd cut the ribbon, Mrs. Nelda Stark and Bob Shinn assisted.*****David Bernson is a freshman state senator.*****At Bridge City there hasn’t been an election since John Dubose became mayor. That speaks highly of the job the city council is doing. However, two good people, Moe Litton and Kirk Roccaforte will be lost to the council because of term limits. Robert Harvey and Joe Rabon will replace them.*****Fortenot’s Restaurant, 1539 Strickland, is now open. The restaurant serves seafood, gumbo, steaks and po-boys. (Editor’s note: I wonder what became of the Fontenot’s.) 34 Years Ago-1974 Winners of the Orange Evening Optimist Club’s oratorical contest were, in the girl’s division, Michelle Thibodeaux, age 15, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Odom, a Stark High student sponsored by her coach, Helen Collier. Runners-up are Sandra Lewellyn and Lisa Dawson. In the boys division, Terry Conder, age 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Conder`, a West Orange student sponsored by his coach Callie Pollard. Runnersup are William Jackson and Dwayne Brown. Judges were Joe Ben Welch, Louis Dugas and Kathleen Cook. Frank Manchac was the oratorical contest chairman.*****Lee West, former owner of Riverside Barber Shop, is now at Cockrell’s 212 Green Avenue.*****First Savings is giving free Big Bonus Stamps, a stamp for each dollar deposited in a passbook account.*****C. Arnold Buxton is a candidate for J.P. Pct. 1.*****Croppers Carpet is located at 1307 Green Ave.*****Ray’s Chrysler is at 2003 MacArthur Drive.*****The Sportsman’s Shop is at 2500 MacArthur.*****Joe Marks is manager of the Cue Lounge at 107 Fifth Street. Canned and bottled beer, 40 cents; Schlitz on draft, 30 cents; wine, 45 cents a glass. The club offers shuffleboard and four pool tables.*****Montgomery Ward is at 1605 N. 16th Street. There you can find Inez Hearn.*****Bill Townes is running for reelection to the BC school board.*****Buzzy Gunn has lost 20 pounds on his diet. He has a weakness for sweets, however, Dayle caught him cheating and asked, “What are you doing with your hand in the cookie jar?” Buzz answered, “Fighting temptation, damn it.”*****The Bridge City track team, coached by Bob Puntes, returns three-fourths of the state third place mile relay team. Bo Worrell, David Guidry and Mark Truncale. Larry Hagler is gone from last year’s team and replaced by Raymond Salazar. Bobbie Truncale is alternate.*****The time in last year’s state meet was 3:19. Guidry also runs the 330 hurdles in 39 seconds. Pole vaulter, Raymond Ridley, one of the area’s best at 13.7, is shooting for a state championship this season.*****Other tracksters are Lanston Fall, shot put; Craig Morris, shot put; Danny Long, discus; David Weishaar, Billy James, Steve Hock and Guidry, hurdlers. Distance men are Desi Ramsey, Wayne Beard and Thad Thompson.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
Abby Ludwig, Ben Walles, Jamie Preston, Jan Savage, Diane Sims, Keely Benefield, Kamela Latiolais, Brittany Backer, Erma Goss, Ester Brown, Barbara Mosier, Pam Nugent, Terry McFarlane, Ronelle Irvine, Kyle Anderson, Otto Whisenant, Ramona Huff, Harold Scales, Ruth Mason, Stephen McKenzie, Tanya Simon, Lisa Roberts, Shirley Musser, Waunice McReynolds, Robert Thomas, Kyle Leyendecker, Wanda Taylor, Carroll Kile, Carsen Carpenter, Euel Norwood, Mary West, Kenneth Kemp, Lance Eads, Corbin McLellan, Kurt Haggard, Chad Gearhart, Margaret Boehme, Margery Sargent, Natalie Sarvar, Renee Dillon, Tiffany Smith, Helen Clark, Cambree Williams, Grady Rawls, Forrest Wood, Hannah Drane, James Stone, Joseph Blanda, Matt Hanson, Louise Wood, Mary Ann Smith, Zara Killman, Bobby Rash, Brenda Edwards, Grant Kimbrough, Katie Birdwell, Mary Grimes, Matt Thompson, Scott Mangham, Warren Claybar, B.J. Walker, Mike Vincent, Karen Bozman, Mary Glazner, Joe Alford, Margie Fields, Marjorie Fields, Sherry Stevens and Christy Day. A FEW HAPPENINGS Last Thursday we spotted Sharon Bearden, Joe Alford, and the Peveto boys, Rex and Eric, dining at Danny’s. Bearden claims he’s maintained his weight for three years and is nearly at his playing weight of 55 years ago. Bearden has lost 1,500 pounds over the years, but he’s holding steady now and working on his health. Way to go Sharon.*****A few folks celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Ben Walles, Diane Sims and Kamela Latiolais celebrate on March 20.***Johnny Dishon was born on March 21, 1987. He’s one of the best all around athletes to come out of Bridge City High School in recent years. Today Johnny is playing pro-baseball and has just been elevated to Double-A Ball. There are two more years on his contract. Hopefully he will keep moving up. Also Barbara Mosier, Pam Nugent, Terry McFarlane, Kyle Anderson, Lisa Roberts and our longtime friend, Harold Scales, all celebrate on March 21.***Wanda Taylor and Carsen Carpenter celebrate March 22.***Our friend Euel Norwood, Lance Eads, Renee Dillon, our Penny’s mom, Helen Clark, and a great athlete, Natalie Sarver, all celebrate March 23.***Our buddy of many years Louise Wood, Coach Joe Blanda, Grant Kimbrough and Brenda Edwards celebrate March 24.***Warren Claybar, Mary Goines and Kate Birdwell all celebrate on March 25.***March 26 will be a special day for our longtime friend, attorney Joe Alford, who I knew when he was a much younger puppy. Another cute little puppy I met a few years ago, say like 35 years ago, Sherry Stevens, also celebrates another on March 26.*****The first day of Spring arrives March 20. A full moon will arrive March 27.*****A few wages that got our attention. The salary of a retired United States
president is $450,000 for life, plus Secret Service protection for life. The salary of House and Senate members is $174,000 for life, the majority and minority leaders, $194,400 for life. Average salary for a soldier deployed in Afghanistan, $38,000. Seniors on Social Security, $12,000 average. I think it’s obvious where the Congress should cut and leave the veterans and old folks alone.*****Our friend Don Harmon is in Methodist Hospital in Houston. He’s due to have a rod placed in his leg where the bone is deteriorating. He will then start treatments to shrink two tumors. Corky and Betty visited him Sunday and report that his spirits are good. Dr. Howell and the team of specialists are optimistic about his recovery. Our prayers are with him.*****Our buddy Doug Harrington seems to be doing much better. He was due for another MRI this week to check his progress. They check him often. So far, so good. *****I haven’t heard the latest on Quincy Procell, his back and knee surgery was postponed last week due to technical problems. I think they will try again soon.*****A tragedy was averted Monday at Central Florida University when a young man with many weapons took his own life when discovered rather than carrying out his plan for mass killing at the school.*****Longtime educator at Bridge City and former principle at Deweyville, Joy Scarbourgh, former 35-year teacher Ted Williams, and former commissioner Marcel Adams, all attended the Wednesday Lunch Bunch get-together last week. Joy brought some of her famous fudge for everyone, plus some for their office help. Joy was raised on a pecan farm in Mississippi with 150 plus trees all color coated to keep up with the brand, like Stewards, etc. Merchants came from all over the country to buy large amounts of pecans. After her parents died, she sold the farm that she says is a lot of work to gather the crop and maintain the trees. The man she sold it to sends her 100 pounds of shelled pecans every year and that’s how she affords to spread goodwill with her fudge. While only half done with the last batch she broke her hand so some of the fudge was made one-handed but all was delicious. The Lunch Bunch dines at Novrozsky’s this week and back to Robert’s next Wednesday. Everyone is always welcome.*****Rick Perry draws $90,000 in state retirement and still collects a $150,000 yearly salary. Some Republican and Democratic legislatures have joined forces on bills aimed at curtailing Gov. Rick Perry’s power benefits and number of terms. One bill would have the governor pay his security cost when traveling for personal or political trips. In his failed 2012 presidential bid, he spent 150 days out of state at a taxpayer cost of $3.7 million for security. Now, it seems he’s planning to make another attempt at becoming president of the United States.*****I wish everyone could watch the documentary, “The World According to Dick Cheney.” It premiered on Showtime last Friday. It was very much as I reported those eight years of Bush/Cheney and how Dick and Rumsfeld screwed the President by not telling him the truth, and how the invasion of Iraq, that cost $3 trillion and many young lives, was a sham. Bush wouldn’t pardon “Scooter” Libby, Cheney’s former chief of staff, convicted of CIA leaks, so they haven’t spoken since.*****Judge Janice tells us her sister Mildred is still in guarded condition in a Houston hospital but is now showing some improvement. Our best wishes for this wonderful lady.*****Speaking of Judge Menard, JP of Pct. 3, Judge Janice, like other justices of the peace, doesn’t always have an easy ride. She works hard all hours of the day and night. When holding court she is always courteous and polite, stern but treats everyone the same. We’re are fortunate to have dedicated judges like Judge Menard and our other JP’s.*****Not shocking news that Ryan Seacrest and Juliann Hough split up.***** After the first airing of Dancing with the Stars, I don’t look for Wynonna Judd to make it to the top five but she was not as bad as expected. Dancing with the Stars is in its 16th season.*****Our friend Joe Chanella, who served Bridge City School District well, beginning in 1967 until last year, stopped by for a nice visit. He was in town putting their B.C. home on the market. He and Nancy have moved to College Station. Many improvements were made at BCISD during Joe’s tenure. He’s a good friend, we’ll miss him. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis Comeaux couldn’t find no work so he decided to go to California. Da high gas prices took most of his money to drive dere so he went to a bank and told the receptionist he need a loan him. She sent him to da loan officer, “Cobbs my name, what can I do for you?” My names Comeaux, I need to borrow a couple of tousand dollars to held me over till I can find a job me.” “What do you have for collateral?” asked the loan officer. “I got my 95 Suberban me.” Cobb said, “You know what we do with Cajuns in southern California?” Comeaux him started to turn away when he answer, “No, but I know wat we do wit cobs in Sou’h Louisana.” C’EST TOUT The GOP CPAC showcased their stable of stars last weekend. Rand Paul, like his daddy before him, won the straw poll, Rubio, second; Santorum, third; Christi, fourth and Paul Ryan fifth. Palin, tenth and Perry, who made his pitch didn’t make it to the top ten. *****Here at home, I’m quite concerned about the direction our Commissioner’s Court has been leaning lately. For many years, the Court operated in a businesslike, adult way. They often disagreed but they were not divisive and difficult just for the sake of grandstanding. A couple of weeks ago, a large group of Orange County citizens attended Golden Triangle Days in Austin. Every entity in Orange County; schools, chambers, cities, businesses and industries sent ambassadors, goodwill people to meet and greet our legislature and more importantly their staffs. Every one of the above groups paid for their people’s lodging. Well, at the county level, Judge Thibodeaux and Commissioner David Dubose attended, met with Sen. Nicholas about a bill referring to fire districts. He agreed to carry the bill. They also met with committee chairmen, etc. The county allows $150 a day for travel and lodging. Austin lodging is $229 a day. A request was made for the county to pick up the $79 difference. That’s when Commissioner Crump got on his soapbox. The Vidor commissioner started to “grandstand” like he did to deny county departments from having a Christmas lunch. Crump says he doesn’t attend photo opts. I doubt that but it’s for sure he doesn’t mind grandstanding. I don’t know if his move was to embarrass the Judge and Commissioner Dubose or to show what a good Tea Partier he is. The total amount was $300. It was silly to even bring it up. *****Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers, what you do today might burn you tomorrow. Take care and God bless.
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Community Bulletin Board Red Hot Flashers to meet March 21 The Red Hot Flashers will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21 at P.K. restaurant on Orange. Birthday ladies for March are: Lady Dee, Charlene Denman, Lady Evangline, Billie Becker, and Miss Priss, Zella Williams. February’s birthdays included Lady Frenchie, Marie Browning. Ladies will bring door prizes and be ready for fun. All ladies are welcome. For information call 409-886-1609.
VFW Post 2775 to host Desert Storm slide show VFW Post 2775 will present a slide show commemorating Operation Desert Storm at 6 p.m. on March 21 in the VFW Hall, located at 3503 Hwy 87 North in Orange. The public is invited to attend. For further information, contact John Clark at 8830264.
Orangefield FFA to host plant sale The Orangfield FFA will have a plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 25. They will have several varieties of tomatoes, as well as, banana, jalapeño, and bell pepper plants. For more information please call 735-2034 or email jgates@esc5.net.
AARP income tax assistance available The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 15, 2013 at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4 p.m. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1099 Forms, including Social Security Benefits statements; Records of Capital gains and losses; Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, causality and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents; A copy of their 2011 tax return to help the volunteers prepare the 2012 return. Electronic filing will be available. No tax return will be started after 4 p.m.
Orange K of C to host fish fry St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Orange Council 1680 will sell delicious fried and baked fish dinners, dine in or take out, from 5 to 7 p.m. on all Fridays in Lent, except Good Friday, in the parish hall. Meals consist of fish, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, tea, water and dessert. Cost is $8 for 3 pieces of fried or baked filets; $7 for 2 pieces fried. All are invited to experience Council 1680’s renowned fish taste.
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every minute and is sure to be a jaw dropping experience. The BCHS Project Graduation will hold a link/boudain sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at the Walgreens in Bridge City. They will also be hosting a golf tournament on Monday, April 1 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The format is an 18-hole team scramble tournament/four man team. The cost will be $400 per team or $125 per person. Individuals will be placed on a team. Every player will receive a gift bag and a chance to win door prizes. A silent auction will be held. Drinks, snacks and boiled crawfish will be provided. This interested in participating, sponsoring a team or making a donation are asked to contact Kristy Reese at 409-718-0598. All proceeds will benefit BCHS Project Graduation.
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Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale The Orange County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale will take place at Cormier Park on FM 1442, in Orangefield. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close at noon on Saturday, April 6. There will be a large variety of plants for your choosing including perennials, bedding, tropical, vegetable, herbs, some trees, houseplants and Texas Super Star plants. An “Ask the Master Gardener” booth will be set up for your questions. For more information please visit their websitehttp://txmg.org/orange.
Lutcher Stark 1953, 1955 class reunion The Lutcher Stark High School classes of 1953 and 1955 will host a reunion Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at the Sunset Grove Country Club, located at 2200 West Sunset Drive in Orange. Any classmates who graduated in the 1950’s are welcome to attend. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by contacting Wayland Payne at 409-886-2548.
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, will host their monthly barbecue on Thursday, Feb. 28. The menu is brisket, link, potato salad, baked beans, bread, cookie with all the trimmings for $8. The orders may be called in before 5 p.m. Wednesday or picked up at the Eagles Lodge on Thursday. To place an order or for more information contact Sharon Bodin at 735-8662 or cell 719-7793 They are also offering several classes, activities and fundraisers. Free scrapbook classes are held at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. The community is invited. Free genealogy classes are offered at 4 p.m. each Wednesday. Food will be available. The Eagles will have tables ready to play 31 on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until closing. Enjoy drink specials and meet our members. The Eagles have new hours of operation. They will now be open on Monday’s at 4 p.m. The hours for the rest of the week remain the same. Patrons will now enjoy free pool, free popcorn and drink specials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during special hours. For more information on any of the activities or rent the hall contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793.
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Deaths and Memorials Thelma Worsham Hammers Beeson Orange Thelma Worsham Hammers Beeson, 99, a resident of Orange for over 60 years, died S a t u r d a y, March 16, 2013, in Rockwall. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Gary, Texas, on Oct. 31, 1913, Thelma was the daughter of J.A. Worsham and Kate Laird Worsham. She worked as an LVN at Orange Memorial Hospital for many years. Thelma loved her church, and up until the age of 93, she loved playing dominos, going out to eat, and volunteering at OCS. She was known by her nieces and nephews as “Aunt Sissy.” She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas N. Hammers and Bracie H. Beeson;
brothers, “Shorty” Worsham, Kenneth Worsham, and Bill Worsham; and her son, James T. Hammers. Thelma is survived by her sister, Tommie Spell of Conroe; sister-in-law, Mavis Worsham of Orange; son, Jerry L. Hammers and wife Marie of Rockwall; daughter-in-law, Pat Hammers of Memphis, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jerry L. Hammers II of Orangefield, Brett Hammers of Memphis, Tenn., Bob Hammers of Sunnyvale, Michele Hammers of Los Angeles, Calif., Mark Hammers of Floydada; eight great-grandchildren; and is expecting the arrival of her first great great-grandchild in April. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Betty Johnson Boyd Little Cypress B e t t y Johnson Boyd, 70, of Little Cypress, passed away S u n d ay, March 17, 2013 at her
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home after an illness. Services to remember Betty’s life will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Rob Tibbits, pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, La., officiating. Interment will follow services in the Dorman Cemetery in the McLewis community on Tulane Road. Betty was born on July 11, 1942 in Leesville, La. to her parents, Eddie G. (Ford) Johnson and Fred M. Johnson. She grew up in in the Brownwood Addition in Orange and graduated from Little Cypress High School in 1960. She had spent in the last 13 years in Orange after moving back from Vinton, La. She worked as an insurance agent for American National Insurance Company, she was a caregiver to many friends and family and she was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Betty enjoyed cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Betty will be most remembered for her giving nature, her children have said that everyone she touched learned the meaning of Love. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Melton Johnson and her sister, Diane Green. Those who will most cherish her memory are her son, Tim Boyd and wife, Regina of Crockett; her daughters, Threasa Simpson and husband, John of Vidalia, La. and Becky Henry and husband, Shawn of Orange; her sister-in-law, Gladys Rodriguez of Orange; her brother-inlaw, Mike Green of Orange; her grandchildren, Chantry Simpson, Sarah Boyd, Jackie Boyd, Skylar Henry, Chloe Henry, Sophie Henry, Chelsea Freeman and Derek Low; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Honoring Betty as pallbearers are Tim Boyd, Chantry Simpson, Gary Johnson, Terry Green, Jeremy Green, Derek Low and James Weeks. Honorary pallbearers are Durwood Bennett, Roger Mayo, Bill Chambers and
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Lloyd Ray Cargill Sr. Vidor Lloyd R. Cargill Sr., 81, of Vidor, died Sunday March 17, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at the River of Life Church in Vidor, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. A native of Bell County, Texas., Lloyd was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a retired night superintendent with N L Shafer. Lloyd was a gifted musician, proud member of the NRA, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Lloyd was preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years Lea Ila Gentry Cargill; daughters Sarah Michelle Cargill Ferris, and Janet Lorraine Cargill; sisters Bernice Holden, Johnnie Perkins and Mildred Flaming; grandson Tanner Lloyd Ferris; step-son Billy Conn Jr., and step-grandson Aaron Conn. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 18 years Mary Cargill of Vidor, sons Lloyd Ray Cargill Jr of Baytown, Dennis Keith Cargill of Orangefield; step-son Bryan Conn of Lumberton; daughters Kathryn Mary Davis and Cheryl Ann Bell both of Vidor; sisters Audrey Conn, Ruby Jasper and Bobbie Block all of Vidor; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and seven step-great grandchildren.
Eileen Ruth Shine Mumbach Orange Eileen Ruth Shine Mumbach, of Orange, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Lake Charles, La. God called her home before dawn on St. Patrick’s Day, a feast beloved to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday with a rosary at 7 p.m. to be recited by Deacon Eddie Blankenstein at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in North Tonawanda, N.Y. on Oct. 14, 1921, Eileen was the daughter of Thomas E. and Katherine (Keleher) Shine. She graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business School, was a member of the St. Mary Altar Society for many years and enjoyed playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of over 60 years, William Mumbach; brother, John Patrick Shine; and sister, Mary Louise Gall. Eileen is survived by her daughter, Mary Mumbach of Manchester, N.H.; sons, Joe Mumbach and wife, Lisa of Houston; Bill Mumbach of Orange; Phil Mumbach and wife, Necey of Orange; David Mum-
bach and wife, Nancy of Orangefield; daughters, Susan Lester and husband, Billy of Evanston, Wyo.; Nina Newkirk and husband, Joe of Carlock, Ill.; Ann Hernandez and husband, Ernie of San Antonio; and Shawn Hacker and husband, Shelley of Lake Charles, La.; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Colin Mumbach, Dylan Mumbach, Eric Mumbach, Ben Hernandez, Max Hernandez, Jeff Hernandez, Rik Hernandez, Will Dugas, Alex Dugas, Joseph Hacker, Sam Hacker and Will Lester. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Jessica Mumbach, Zoe Mumbach, Ali Mumbach, Esther Hartman, Caitlin Pridemore, Megan Mumbach, Aleah Cagle, Wendy Dumont, Coleen Duncan, Frances Dugas, Jenna Hacker and Sophie Hacker. The family would like to wish a special thank you to the staff of Emeritus, Dr. Susan Ieyoub, and Heart of Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Erasmus Institute at The College of St. Mary Magdalen, 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, New Hampshire 03278.
Henry M. “Buck” Fletcher The family of the late Henry M. “Buck” Fletcher will hold a Life Celebration service at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at JB’s BBQ, on Bus. 90 in Orange.
W.L. “Dub” Mattox Jr. Buna W . L . “Dub” Mattox Jr., 85, of Buna, p a s s e d away on T h u r s d a y, March 14, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral Services were held Monday, March 18, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Jeremy Walton and the Rev. Jim Jewell officiating. Burial followed at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Born in Singer, La. on March 26, 1927, Dub was the son of William Mattox Sr. and Lenora (Peveto) Mattox. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of IBEW Local #479 in Port Arthur. Dub enjoyed being outdoors, riding horses, hunting and fishing at Lake Livingston. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Abbie Beth Adkins; and sisters, Ruth Ann Cash, Doris Hart and Mozzel Cobb. Dub is survived by his wife of 44 years, Helen Mattox; sons, Tommy Stanton and wife, Susan of Willis, Bill Mattox and wife, Judy of Evadale; daughters, Gayle Klingburg of Idaho, Mary Anders and husband, Mike of Woodville; sons, Michael Mattox of Buna, Walter Mattox and wife,
Melissa of Lumberton and Shannon Mattox of Evadale. He is also survived by his twenty grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Mattox and wife, Linda of Mauriceville; and sister, Jane Matthews and husband, Jerry of Athens. Steven Stanton, Taylor Stanton, Chad Adkins, Larry Jewell, Andy Pipkin and Jason Guillory served as pallbearers.
James Farrell Thomas Orange James Farrell Thomas was born on Sept. 8, 1943 in Knoxville, Tenn. He gave up his spirit on March 14, 2013 at the age of 69. A visitation was held on Saturday, March 16 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Jim came to Texas in 1974 to work for Sabine Towing & Transportation in Port Arthur. He retired from Sabine in 1998. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting all of his life. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. He loved and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by father Milton Thomas and sister Ann Fox of Knoxville, Tenn. Survivors include his mother Zora Thomas and sister Maria Beth Porter of Springfield, Tenn.; his loving wife of 49 years Margie Thomas of Orange; son Michael Thomas and wife Tamara Thomas of Orangefield; daughter Jennifer Kramer of Orange; son Christopher Thomas and wife Melissa Thomas of Bridge City; grandchildren Renee Wood, Anthony Canton, Sidney Thomas, Corbin Green, Camille Thomas, great grandson James and other family members and friends. Memorials may be made in his honor to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Thank you! The family of Katy Palmer wish to express our sincere thanks for all the support we received during our time of grief. Every act of kindness shown whether a word, hug, food, card, flowers or act of service helped us get through this difficult time. We were truly overwhelmed by the out pouring of love we received. God bless you all.
~ Dr. Wesley & Donna Palmer and family ~
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FRESHMAN: ASHTON BONIN, KAYLEIGH COLLIER, CARLEE DEARING, ABBY FAUILK, ALYSSA FUKUDA, HOPE HILL, ALYSSA REZA AND MADDIE THIBODEAUX. JUNIOR VARSITY: BAILEY DISHON, SHELBY DISHON, AVER KING, KASEY SELF, KAYLA SELF, KELSEY SMITH, BAILI THIBODEAUX AND DELANEY VOGELI. VARSITY: SARAH ACOSTA, MALORIE BECKER, BROOKE BERTLES, CAYLIN CHOATE, BROOKE DEROUEN, HANNAH FAUILK, ASHLEIGH FUKUDA, MAKENZIE GREEN, HALEY HODGKINSON, LEXI JAMES, KAITLYN LOUVIER, LAUREN PICKARD, ALYSSA TAYLOR, KRISTINA THREATT, JESSICA WESTLUND AND KELLY ZOCH. MASCOT: ASHLYN ELLISON. NOT PICTURED ARE HANNAH FAULK, BAILI THIBODAUX AND COACH VALRIE GILBEAUX. CONGRATULATIONS.
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THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: TOP ROW: MACAYLA SANTANA, MARGARITA ESPARZA, ALEX HARGRAVE, BRIANA SIMMONS, ARIEL SCOGIN, BREE NEWSOM AND ALICIA SMITH; MIDDLE ROW: HANNAH HALL, HATTIE LEBLEU, OLIVIA SATIR, ALEXIS BERTRAND AND CHELSEY CHAFFIN; BOTTOM ROW: RIKKI BODIN, CHASSADI DECKER AND KARLI PRUITT; NOT PICTURED ARE KAYLA FOSTER, ANNIE HANKINS, KALEIGH COLLIER, JILL CULP AND HANNAH STORY.
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Orange sets Bassmater attendance records COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD
Anyone that resides in the Orange area could have immediately told you there was a helluva crowd in attendance at the Bassmaster Elite weigh-ins both Saturday and Sunday afternoon well before they neared the launch site. I have never seen trucks and cars wedged into every available space from Green avenue all the way to Bluebird fish camp in my life! The crowds the first two days of the event had already been praised by the pros, but they easily doubled in size on day three and four. Saturday’s crowd of 15,730 broke the single day Bassmaster mark and the four day total of 33,650 set a new record as well. It took a ton of behind the scene work to even get a shot at hosting the event, but the overflow crowds may well be the icing on the cake that assures that more events like this are all but guaranteed. At least one official in the know said that they had already been told that the Bassmaster Elite is already considering a return year after next and possibly even next year. Several other major tournament organizers, both fresh and saltwater were on hand and they were looking at hosting tournaments out of Orange as early as next fall! I would never attempt to try to recognize
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Researchers reported Tuesday that they have linked 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide to sugary drinks, including about 25,000 adult Americans. Overall, 1 in 100 deaths of obese people globally can be blamed on too many sweetened beverages, according to a study presented at an American Heart Association scientific conference in New Orleans. Mexico leads the 35 largest nations in deaths attributable to over-consumption of sugary drinks, with the United States third. Japan, which has one of the lowest per-capita consumptions of sugary drinks, had the fewest sugar-related deaths. Using data collected as part of the World Health Organization’s
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important benefit of a top finish is the number of points earned toward qualifying for the big show at the end of the year. All of the strategy was of little or no concern, however, to the sea of elated spectators that flocked to see their fishing heroes in person. The event proved to be even more exciting than it appears to be on television, the patience of each and every pro was appreciated and respected by their fans and even the non-fish-
ermen in Orange are excited about the possibility that they will be back. Congratulations to Todd Faircloth, the Bassmaster
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even a portion of the folks that made this all happen for fear of leaving someone out, but my hat is off to everyone from the folks that started the ball rolling to the volunteers that parked cars and assisted with the boat launches. It was a total effort that will reap benefits for the city for years to come. Orange native, Bob Crew made every weigh-in and he said that was the biggest crowd he could remember in Orange since World War II. I think about half of the folks that gathered for the Neal McCoy concert and fireworks Saturday night just stayed all night rather than risk lose their parking spot and good seat for the final weigh-in! I enjoyed my time spent talking with a number of the pros and a few of their family members when catching bass wasn’t the only thing on their minds. I just didn’t realize what a logistical hassle it is to follow the circuit all over the country. Not one of them knew if they were going to be here through the weekend or leaving for Falcon Lake Friday night “I bet you we’ll come back here,” said a wife of one of the pros while standing in line for another shrimp Kabob.“I don’t know what one of those boudain things are even made of, but they are good, too,” she remarked before closing the deal with, “When the wives
are happy all is good and the people and food down here get my vote!” Todd Faircloth of Jasper was the sentimental favorite of those gathered each day and he rose to the occasion on Day Four. After swapping the lead over the first three days with Dean Rojas he closed the deal with a 14 pound 9 ounce stringer for a four day total of 49.6 pounds. The victory was worth $103,000 and a guaranteed spot in the Bassmaster Classic. Faircloth found his winning fish in Taylor’s Bayou, but a number of the pros elected to make even longer runs each day. Bayou D’inde located between Sulphur and Lake Charles was one of the Louisiana hot spots that required a long run as well. Trey Smith said that no one he talked with ran any further than Mike McClelland each day. “McClelland told me that he was fishing north of Galveston and ran over 800 miles in four days,” said Smith. “His gas bill was averaging $265 a day!” On the other end of the spectrum was fifth place finisher, Bill Lowen, who could have troll motored to his fish each day. He homesteaded the burned out bridge area all four days and his short run served him well. Mark Davis also spent most of his time just a short distance up the Sabine River.
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It also didn’t take long to figure out that the pros don’t miss a thing when it comes to getting the most bang for their fishing buck. More than one of them pointed out that there wasn’t much initial monetary value in qualifying for the final day if you had little chance of making up ground on the leader when fishing a tough venue. Their point was that the 12th place finisher lost two days of practice on Falcon and earned only $500 more than the pro that finished in 50th place. At the same time, they were well aware that the most
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Learn to mountain bike and camp like a pro Staff at Texas State Parks began the Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program a few years ago to encourage more people to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Texas Outdoors—teaching entire groups of people the basics of camping and outdoor safety. And the program has been so successful, that now it’s grown to also include themed camping weekends for topics such as learning to mountain bike, which is being featured Sat. and Sun., March 23-24 at Stephen F. Austin State Park just west of the greater Houston Metro area. For just $65, up to six people
can learn not only two-days worth of basic camping and outdoor skills, such as pitching a tent, building a campfire, geo-caching and kids’ junior ranger ethics, but for this weekend, trained experts will also teach participants all about mountain biking along scenic the trails of this wooded park. Most all equipment, such as 6-person tents, hand-held GPS units, cookware, lanterns, stoves and fuel, and even mountain bikes are provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Participants should only bring food, clothing, sleeping bag and any personal items. Advance registration via
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Busy sports weekend the beginning of things to come KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD
Now that the regular college basketball season is over, major league baseball is still a couple of weeks away from starting and the NFL draft is a month away, the world of sports still is bustling after a very active weekend. One of the biggest events concluded in Orange Sunday when the exciting and local economy-boosting four-day Bassmaster Elite Series Sabine River Challenge was won by Jasper pro angler Todd Faircloth. Faircloth netted the $100,000 first-place money with his winning total of 49 pounds, 6 ounces over the four-day haul and won an automatic entry into the 2014 Bassmasters Elite event. Orange now has the distinction of having the largest crowd to ever watch a Bassmaster event as an estimated 33,000 onlookers witnessed either the 6:30 a.m. starts or the 3:15 p.m. weigh-ins during the four-day event. And with that many folks milling around town, Art in the Park on Saturday also benefited tremendously. The tournament was sponsored by the Stark Foundation and can be seen Sunday at 7 a.m. on ESPN, which filmed the entire four-day tourney and will somehow condense it into a one-hour show. The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament bracket was set Sunday afternoon for the fortunate 68 teams that were chosen by the selection committee, as the final two teams—LaSalle and Middle Tennessee State—rounded out the field. Middle Tennessee State met St. Mary’s and North Carolina A&T tangled with Liberty to get things started last night (Tues.) while LaSalle –Boise State and LIU-Brooklyn vs. James Madison play today (Wed.) in the opening round before second-round action begins Thursday and Friday. The No. 1 team in the last two Associated Press Top 25 Men’s Collegiate Polls, Gonzaga, did manage to nail down a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament along with Louisville, Indiana and Kansas, with Louisville having the honor of being the tourney’s top team. The Zags (31-2) were named as the nation’s No. 1 team in the AP Poll for the first time in the school’s history two weeks ago. But the small Jesuit school in Spokane, Wash. with an enrollment of only 4,900 has been to the NCAA Tournament 15 years in a row and has made the Sweet 16 five times since 1999. Oddly enough last year’s national champion Kentucky was not named to this year’s event and for the first time since 1977 no Texas team was
selected for the 2013 N C A A To u r n a ment. There were two sma ll-college teams (Northwestern State and Southern) chosen from across the Sabine River in Louisiana. The Texas Longhorns (1617) and the University of Houston Cougars (19-12) were named to play in the College Basketball Invitational and strangely enough will face each other 8 p.m. tonight at the Hofheinz Pavilion. Baylor (18-14) and Stephen F. Austin (27-4) landed berths in the National Invitational Tournament. The Lumberjacks from the Southland Conference played at Stanford (18-14) Tuesday night while the Bears, NIT runners-up four years ago, will host Long Beach State (19-13) today at 8 p.m. Most of the major league baseball teams made their first cuts last week in an effort to get ready for Opening Day at the end of the month. The Houston Astros reassigned 10 more players to their minor league camp paring their roster to 39. However most of the names of the players sent down are foreign to the average Astros fan. But so are most of the play-
ers who will be playing at Reliant Field as the upper management decided to go with young players to lay a foundation for a future championship team, if we all live that long. Last week the NFL’s free agent marketplace opened and before one could blink an eye, our Houston Texans lost starting free safety Glover Quin, fullback/tight end James Casey and linebacker Connor Barwin to teams that could afford to wave big bucks at the talented trio. Cornerback Brice McCain could be the next Texan to leave. This week the NFL’s Competition Committee is meeting in Phoenix to consider several rules changes that will impact the games in future seasons. Some of the items to be discussed include a change in instant replay rules allowing for a video review even when a coach makes an illegal challenge. Our Houston Texans were the recipients of a blown call Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions when Coach Jim Schwartz challenged an 81yard touchdown run by Houston’s Justin Forsett that stood even though replays clearly showed his knee was down. Schwartz could not challenge the call and when he did, the touchdown stood. A proposal will be introSEE KAZ PAGE 4B
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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Eye opening weekend for local fishermen OUTDOORS JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD
Well I think it’s very safe to say that most all of the “doubters” have been silenced thanks to not only the fishermen who competed in the Elite Series Sabine River Challenge but also to the ridiculously huge crowds that converged on the weigh in site. Time and time again all you could hear from anyone associated with the tournament was how big the crowds were. An estimated total of over 30,000 people attended the festivities which was a record for any Elite Series event. To the naysayers
who said it couldn’t be done, the results speak for themselves. The monumental task of getting the folks from B.A.S.S. to come to our little piece of the world was tackled by a host of local individuals and they should all be proud. Two of the ones I know personally, John Gothia and David Jones, were in the mix from the very first day and I’d like to publicly thank them for what they helped accomplish. The Stark Foundation should be praised for their ef-
forts and support of the event as well, without them the event would have been nearly impossible to accomplish. I for one am extremely proud of how well the event went off and how much hospitality Orange county residents showed our visitors, it was truly amazing. As far as amazing is concerned there were several things during the tournament that would qualify as amazing. First would be the lengths these fishermen were willing to go to in order to find fish. Hour long runs were the norm for most of the field and that was in just about every direction on the compass. Mike McClelland ran 112 miles,
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duced that will ensure the play is reviewed and the right call is made. However, the coach making the illegal challenge because his team is out of timeouts, he has used up his challenges or if the game is in the final two minutes of the half or in overtime, his team will draw a 15-yard penalty.
Another matter that will be considered is the “tuck rule” when the passer brings the ball down and then fumbles as opposed to being in the act of throwing when the ball squirts loose. The game officials will go into replay and decide whether or not it is a fumble. A rule for next season that many players dis-
one way, to the other side of Galveston Bay four days in a row! That’s two hours one way and two hours back across two bay systems in a bass boat at some ungodly speed! I hope he was sponsored by Advil or Tylenol because he certainly needed some after those runs. Perhaps the most amazing thing for me during the tournament was what angler Bill Lowen accomplished. Unlike the majority of the field Lowen stayed local, extremely local in fact. For four days Lowen camped out within trolling motor distance of the weigh in site and caught a limit every day. Not only did he catch a limit, he caught 38 pounds and 3 ounces worth of largemouth
bass and finished fifth overall. Now 5th place may not seem like much because he didn’t win but I guarantee you if you ask any local angler about his stringer for four days they will tell you that’s pretty incredible. If you compare his results to nearly any tournament held on the Sabine River locally Bill Lowen probably caught more keeper fish by himself in four days than the entire field of many local events. It’s just mind boggling that this guy picked apart the water he fished and came up with that kind of weight. In my opinion that’s the guy that could really call himself the Sabine River Champion. The fantastic crowds and
like—especially those in the skill positions—is that players will be required to wear knee and thigh pads. The players believe the extra pads will slow them down. KWICKIES…Two Sunset Grove golfers that I play with quite often had interesting experiences last weekend. Ken Ruane ran in the Community Christian School Lion’s Pride 5K Run Saturday morning at Claiborne West Park and won the Masters Award for being the first male over 40 years old to cross the finish line. Ruane, who finished in the top 10 of the estimated 100 participants, had an impressive time of 22:20 which is good for any runner, especially one who is 71 years old. And Jim Rodda eagled the Par-5 No. 15 hole at Sunset while competing in the Men’s Golf Association’s One-Man Scramble format Saturday morning by using two drivers and a putter. Athletic supporters were first used by bicycle riders (jockeys) in the early 1900’s for protection and support when riding over cobblestone roads, hence the name jockey-straps.
local hospitality has certainly helped to make Orange a possible destination for other events in the near future for both fresh and saltwater events. Even though many of the pro’s struggled at this event they certainly spoke well of the fishery and the people, many saying they hope to come back and try to figure out the fish because the challenge was so good. Perhaps the main thing to take away from the whole event is that we have a tremendous place to fish right here in our own backyard and now folks from all over will get a chance to appreciate it as well.
Defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil was waived by the Denver Broncos Friday after a foul-up by his agent Marty Magrid, who failed to fax Dumervil’s signed $8 million contract to the team by Friday’s 1:59 p.m. deadline. The original contract called for Dumervil to receive $12 million, but he agreed to take a $4 million cut to remain with the Broncos. Dumervil fired Magrid after the snafu. Quarterback Matt Hasselback was released by the Tennessee Titans Monday afternoon, according to ESPN. JUST BETWEEN US…There are so many teams capable of getting hot in the next two weeks and winning the 2013 NCAA Men’s national basketball championship. Everybody likes Louisville, which is favored to win it all, but I think that if Duke can make it to the Midwest Regional finals, the winner between Duke and Louisville should be the national champion. I really like Ole Miss as a dark horse, but they must get by red-hot Wisconsin early Friday in their first game. Georgetown has been playing well and could reach the Final Four.
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Wesley UMC to host Easter Egg Hunt The Wesley United Methodist Church will host an Easter Egg hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the church, located at 401 N. 37th Street in Orange. The egg hunt is open to the public, ages 10 and under. Prizes and refreshments will be provided.
First UMC to host Jerusalem Market First United Methodist Church in Orange invites everyone to their Jerusalem Market at 10 a.m. on Palm Sunday, March 24 in the Praise Center located at 503 5th Street in Orange. There will be a contemporary worship service at 9 a.m. in the Praise Center before the market there and after the market there will be a traditional worship service at 11 a.m. in our Sanctuary. At the market there will be booths with foods, perfumes and herbs, artifacts such as dreidels and a weaving loom, early pottery and crafts, astronomy, and even goat herding. The community is invite to attend on Palm Sunday as they prepare their hearts for Holy Week.
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The Good Shepard Lutheran Church will be praising Jesus with palms and singing Hosanna in the Highest, while remembering Jesus ride on his humble donkey into the city of Jerusalem on Sunday, March 24. The community is invited to help celebrate and relive Jesus last week on earth as well as learn more about what He taught the people about the Kingdom of God. The traditional service is at 9 a.m. and contemporary at 11 a.m. In remembrance of this wonderful week, a CROSS made from palm branches will be given to all in attendance. Through the days to follow of Jesus journey, known as Holy Week, we invite you to join us on His journey by worshipingwith us on at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, March 28. At this service Holy Communion and Anointing of Oil for healing is offered to all of God’s children. Good Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. Because Christ shed his blood for our sins on this day, we will be given an opportunity to write our sins on paper and then nail them on a Cross that resembles the one of which He was nailed. Upon arriving at the tomb of Jesus on the first Easter morning, the three Marys were greeted by an angel who proclaimed that He is Risen! The congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate Christ victory over death and acknowledge that He is King of Kings during two services on Easter Sunday, traditional at 9 a.m. and contemporary at 11 a.m. Their annual Easter Brunch will follow the first service at 10 a.m., and our community is welcome to share God’s blessing with us. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, Texas.
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Faith UMC to host Easter services Faith United Methodist Church will host an Easter celebration services beginning with Holy Thursday Communion at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. They will host a Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29. An Easter Sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 31 with a breakfast to follow. Sunday school for all ages will start at 9:30 a.m. with the Sunday worship service beginning at 10:50 a.m. Other activites include Faith Kidz for children 5 years old to fifth grade from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and STAND25 for sixth through 12th grade from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Faith UMC is located at 8608 MLK Jr. Drive in Orange. For more information, please call 409-866-1291 or log on to www. faithumc-orange.org.
The Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance would like to invite the public to attend a Palm Sunday Community Service 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at the Family Worship Center, located at 2300 41st Street in Orange. The Rev. Paul Zoch of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Bridge City will be the speaker and the music will be presented by the Family Worship Center worship team. The Service will be led by ministers of the Ministerial Alliance and an offering will benefit indigent families who seek assistance in time of a crisis. The BC/OF Ministerial Alliance has served the needy for more than 18 years and relies on the generosity of the community to be able to fulfill their mission. The BC/OF Ministerial Alliance is a Christian volunteer ministry whose purpose is to share compassion and faith. It is a non-profit ecumenical ministry whose purpose is to share compassion and faith while providing services to the indigent families. The Rev. Scott Story, Minister of Family Worship Center wel-
Tucker Stout has qualified for State in power lifting. He is one of two people from Bridge City and Orangefield going to Abilene on Saturday March 23. See more at www.thspa.us Congratulations and Love from Dad, Nancy, Paw Paw, Maw Maw, Niki, hunter and Haley.
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Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Provided
Salem United Methodist Church 402 W. John Ave. 409-883-2611 Is there something missing in your life? Are you seeking answers? Do you need a spiritual foundation? God’s got a Blessing with your name on it! Come worship with us! 11 a.m. Sunday morning Wacky Bible Study--Tuesday at noon Evening Bible Study--Wednesday--6 p.m. Reverend Dr. Carolyn McCall, Pastor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church Sponsors Call 886-7183 for more information!!!
First Baptist Church Orangefield
502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org
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First United Methodist Church Orange
Community Easter service to be held
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YOUR CHURCH LISTING COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!
Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Service - 7 p.m. Come As You Are!
Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Prayer Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome!
First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”
First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234
Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are! Boots & hats welcome!
Echo Church 1717 FM 3247, Orange 409-735-8580 Pastor George A. Cruse Jr. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship Contemporary music! Come as you are!
West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m. “Our church family welcomes you!”
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Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APARTMENTS MOVE IN WITH JUST YOUR DEPOSIT! At the Village Apartments in Bridge City. Now leasing 2 and 3 bedroom units. Great safe location in a neighborhood setting. Covered parking, Washer and Dryer connections. Located just minutes from the refineries and colleges. Chamber of Commerce recommended and an A+ rating with the BBB! Stop by 245 Tenney St. Bridge City, or give us a call at (409) 735-7696 or 232-0290. HOME RENTALS 3/2/2 IN BCISD, fenced in back yard, $1,450 monthly + $1,450 dep., (409) 474-2259. 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, w/ carport, all elec., like new, $1,350 + dep., 735-2660. OFISD 3/2/2, OF, 3625 McGill, next to Post Office, $700 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 882-4706. 3/2, WASHER/DRYER HOOKups, side by side frid, range at 509 3rd St. in Org. $695/mo. Call 409-670-6166. 2/1/CP IN BRIDGE CITY, washer / Dryer hook-ups, No pets & No smoking $750 monthly + dep., (409) 7353754 or 719-2725.
NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LCMISD, garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walkins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $215,000, for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272. (REDUCED TO $205,000)
BRIDGE CITY 3 BEDROOM, + office / small 4th bedroom, CA/H, fenced back yard, $800 monthly (1st. & last), References Req., 235 Elizabeth, (409) 474-2855. BEACH CABIN STYLE HOUSE in BC w/ covered deck and view of private lake, 2/1, carpet, ceiling fans, stove & refrig., W/D hookups inside home, covered parking for 2, Lg. storage room. No Pets, $900 monthly + $400 dep., (409) 735-8288 after 4, or leave message. BRIDGE CITY 2/1, 245 & 255 Hebert, CA/H, No pets or smoking, $725 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 735-3477. M.H. RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn) 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot,
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W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. 3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, 202 Park #202 ,CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., (409) 4742855 or 474-2252. BRIDGE CITY 2/1, nice and clean, stove $ refrig., mini blinds, CA/H, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 553-1479 or 735-5230. HOME SALES 3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, 7357680. NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LCMISD, garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated
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and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $205,000, (Reduced to $205,000) for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272. 4/1 W/ COVERED CARPORT, #12 circle G in Orange, Lg. family, dining and den, wood floors under carpet, workshop, backyard privacy fence, enclosed patio, corner lot, vinynal siding, (409) 8863545 or 330-0437. LAND & LOTS INCOME TAX REFUND? YOUR TIME TO BUY LAND IS NOW! INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. GUARANTEED OWNER FINANCING WITH LOW DOWN PAYMENT. CALL TODAY FOR OUR FULL INVENTORY! C O U N T R Y L A N D PROPERTIES LLC. 745-1115
• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday new, never used, has 2 slide outs, Queen bed, Lg. shower, media center w/ TV, call for more details @ 594-8112.
HOME in excellent shape. Large single wide or double wide. Windzone 2. Cash sale. 735-9504.
ALMOST AN ACRE IN OFISD, septic, $25,000, (409) 499-2128.
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20 ACRES (APPROX.) on Bower Drive, near the school. Recently reduced and now priced at just $155K! Call Libby @ 409.724.MOVE (6683) for details or email libbymitchell@gt.rr.com for more information about this or ANY property in Orange County.
ALMOST 1 ACRE LOT, OFISD, septic, $30,000, (409) 499-2128.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN: Earn Competitive Pay. Spill Response, Tank Cleaning. 18 y.o.a. + TWIC Card. Team Labor Force: 985-851-5350.
TRUCK DRIVERS CLASS A CDL DRIVER WANTED - Day Cab, Tank Endorsement. Clean MVR, TWIC card - Min 2 yrs recent experience. To work M-F, on call every other weekend. Home daily. Must operate forklift, flatbed and pneumatic trailers. Vacation and Medical benefit available. Call: 409670-0320.
PART TIME HELP, Must work Sat. 1 till 9, Hitchin’ Post Package store, 280 E. Roundbunch Rd., come by and pick up application. (3/27)
Actual size: 1x9.5”
THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors. Training is provided and certified through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 8326530 to set up an interview. Thank You, Make A difference, become a volunteer!
To be published in The Record Newspapers EMPLOYMENT 04/28/2010 LOCAL PLUMBING COMPANY wants to hire an experienced service plumber. License not mandatory Must pass drug screen & ISTC. Valid drivers License required. Potential for promotion. 3132870.
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WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and ice in door, $75; Lg. all wood entertainment center, really nice, $75, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.
CUSHMAN LITTLE TRUCK, will consider best offer; Troybilt tiller, 8 hp., Needs new Tecumseh engine, best offer, (409) 735-3319.
FURNITURE LARGE COUCH, made by Townsend, good cond., brownish grey, $50, (409) 594-8112. MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 - 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used very little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! 474-2855. FOR COLLECTORS ONLY. Texaco collection for sale. Call Edee Pratt at 409-670-9272 to view collection.
SERVICE WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY, and do light housekeeping, (409) 670-9272 or 730-3143. WILL CLEAN HOUSES, honest, dependable hard worker, Call Issa @ (409) 779-8973. PETS MINITURE DASCHUND PUPPIES, parents on premises, 1 silver double dopple, 3 black and tan, all males, jno papers, 6 weeks old, must go soon, $175 ea., 679-9134. GREAT PYRENEES PUPPY for sale, beautiful, 8 M old, female, $125, 499-2128.
******PLEASE FAX ANY CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD LOST! GREY STRIPED CAT CORRECTIONS BY APPLIANCES w/ orange belly, affectionUSED APPLIANCES, start5 TON M.H. A/C THE STATE OF TEXAS 5 P.M. TODAY ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s COMPRESSOR UNIT, with ate, large male, help him find TO: Taylor Bandy 302 10th. St. Actual size: 1x5” to 735-7346 Appliances, Respondent, NOTICE: (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886NOTICE TO ALL NOTICE OF RATE 22, 2013, for approval of a Thanks, YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If Enlarged for easy viewing. PERSONS HAVING CHANGE REQUEST transmission cost recovery you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk CLAIMS Debbie AGAINST THE rider (“Rider TCR”). The who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next NOTICE TO following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuESTATE OF BETTY LOU Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) application for approval of CREDITORS To be published in ance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be WOMACK, DECEASED is a wholly owned subsidRider TCR was assigned taken against you. Notice is hereby given iary of Entergy Corporation Commission Docket No. The Record Newspapers Enlarged for proofing. that original Letters (“Entergy”). On December 41235. Additionally, in You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written Notice is hereby given that Testamentary for the Estate 02/20/13 Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10 a.m. on the 4, 2011, Entergy and ITC Docket No. 41223, ETI and original Letters of of Leola Mary Mitchell, Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the Testamentary for the Estate Holdings Corp. (“ITC”) enITC have requested that Deceased, were issued on ******PLEASE FAX ANY date of issuance of this citation the same being APRIL 8, 2013. Toagreement be published of BETTY LOU WOMACK, tered into an the in commission authorize February 15, 2013, in Cause DEC, were issued on March The Recordand Newspapers CORRECTIONS BY No. P-16407, pending in to transfer ownership ETI to defer any cost difSaid ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at 14, 2013 in Cause No. the County Court at Law of 02/08/12 ferential that occurs if the the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by control of the transmission P16409 pending in the 5 P.M. TUESDAY Orange County, Texas, to: mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630. business of ETI (and the Transaction closes prior to County Court at Law of Cheryl Rucka. to 735-7346 other Entergy utility operdate that the Rider TCR Said PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION Orange County, Texas, to: PLEASE FAXtheANY was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on APRIL 14, 2010 in the following styled and numbered cause:
Lisa Lou Womack Sevier. The mailing address is: c/o Lynwood Sanders P.O. Box 809 Orange, TX 77631
The suit requests DEFENDANT CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
CAUSE NO. 120294-C Brittney Williams and Taylor Bandy et al The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is:
DATED this the 19th day of March, 2013
JONATHAN C JUHAN 985 I-10 N STE 100 BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, February 19, 2013.
Respectfully submitted, LYNWOOD SANDERS, P.C.
Lynwood Sanders
LYNWOOD SANDERS State Bar No. 17599000 P.O. Box 809 Orange, Texas 77631 (409) 883-7495 Telephone FAX# 409-883-0103
VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas By: Charlean Deputy
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All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
ating companies) to a subis implemented. ETI will BY to recover these sidiary of CORRECTIONS ITC (the “Transalso seek 5 P.M. MONDAY action”). ETI and ITC filed deferred costs through the Thanks, a joint application the Rider TCR approved in towith 735-7346 Nicole Public Utility Commission Docket No. 41235. Thanks, of Texas (“commission”) ETI’s proposed Rider TCR for approval of the Nicole Transis designed to result in an c/o Cheryl Rucka action and related relief on increase in revenues of Stephen Howard February 19, 2013. That approximately $18 million FAX Attorney at Law application has been asper year, an increase of 903 W. Green # 735-7346 signed Commission Dock1.3% in overall annualized Orange, Texas 77630 et No. 41223. revenue. ETI has requestDATED the 15th day of If the Transaction is aped that the commission February, 2013. proved and after the make this change effective Stephen C. Howard Transaction closes, ETI 35 days after its applicawill obtain transmission tion was filed. All customStephen C. Howard Attorney for Orland Lenard Johnson service from ITC and will ers in ETI’s Texas retail State Bar No.: 10079400 pay for such service unrate classes are affected 903 W. Green der the terms of the Midby this request. The comOrange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 west Independent System mission has jurisdiction to Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 Transmission Operator’s grant the relief sought in Open Access Transmisthis proceeding pursuant sion, Energy and Operatto Public Utility Regulaing Reserve Markets Tariff. tory Act Sections 14.001, As a result, ETI is seeking 32.001, and 36.209. ETI to realign its revenue realso seeks approval of the quirements to reflect such rider pursuant to P.U.C. payments. To accomplish SUBST. R. 25.241 governthe rate realignment, ETI ing the form and filing of filed an application with the tariffs. commission on February Persons with questions
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or who want more information on the rate change application may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service— Rider TCR Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-3683749 (select option 4, then 4, then 2, then 2, then 1)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon the rate change proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) as soon as possible. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 and should reference Commission Docket No. 41235. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 9367120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speechimpaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed at the commission.
Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480. AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we! SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor. CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530. ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.
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