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County Record Vol. 53 No. 02

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Hospital to end OB services in Orange Debby Schamber For The Record

Times are hard and they are getting harder with funding cuts forcing Baptist Orange Hospital to stop delivering babies and end obstetrical service effective May 2, according to information Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Administrators say about one year ago the hospital was notified DSH Medicaid funding would no longer be available.

Bridge City Strutter Clinic April 20 Staff Report

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The Bridge City Strutters will be hosting a dance workshop for Pre-K through eighth grade students. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20 at the Bridge City High School Gym. The Bridge City Strutters Dance/Drill Team will teach participants stretch technique and a jazz dance.

Participants are invited to dance in the Strutters Spring Revue on Saturday, May 4 at the Lutcher Theater in Orange. The cost is $35, which includes a “Future Strutter” t-shirt and Spring Revue ticket.

Registration deadline is Monday, April 15.

For more information, contact any Strutter, or call Amy at 719-6186.

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For several years now, Baptist Orange Hospital has received Medicaid DSH reimbursement to help offset the costs of providing care to uninsured and Medicaid patients not covered by Medicaid payments. Without state DSH reimbursement, Medicaid obstetrics and related services, such as nursery and post partum, cannot be sustained. To protect and ensure the availability of other non-obstetric inpatient and outpatient services in Orange., our plan is to discontinue the obstetrical service line at Baptist Orange Hospital, according to information from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

“Difficult decisions must be made to insure that Baptist Orange Hospital can fulfill the commitment of service and remain a viable community resource well into the future”, stated Jarren Garrett, Chief Administrative Officer.

“These efforts will allow Baptist Orange Hospital to restructure resources to provide critical services such as telemedicine for stroke patients, higher level of emergency services and high quality imaging. Partnered with the services available at Baptist Beaumont Hospital, this difficult decision is strengthening the future of Baptist Orange Hospital.”

This is not uncommon as hospitals throughout the State of Texas and across the nation, all face significant challenges with decreased reimbursements and rising underinsured/uninsured populations.

Hospitals are implementing strategies to mitigate these negative impacts, and at the same time, are making changes which ensure their commu-

nity strength for the long term.

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas are not-for-profit, community owned healthcare facilities with spiritual values

dedicated to providing highquality health services and Sacred Work in a Christian environment.

Those seeking OB care at

Harry’s Appliance turns 50 Penny Leleux

For The Record

There was no particular reason Harry Stephens went into the appliance business 50 years ago. “It was just a good job,” he said.

Stephens says the same thing about his stint in the Marines. Stephens said he joined the Marines when he was 17. When he was discharged at 21 he went to work with the Varretts and learned to sell and repair appliances.

He eventually bought Varrett out and became the owner of Harry’s Appliances 50 years ago.

Stephens only sells Whirlpool products, including Maytag, because they are the only appliances still completely made in the United States. “That’s not me saying it, Whirlpool says it.” He carries refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, air conditioners, microwaves, washers and dryers.

Harry and Margie Stephens sell only American-made appliances.

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Stephens also services what he sells. Within 30 minutes the store received two requests for service and two customers came in the store looking for parts.

Debby Schamber For The Record

“I don’t know how businesses can survive these days without service departments,” he said. If you buy appliances from the big box stores, Stephens said it could

In April 1966 members attended their Knights Of Columbus meetings at their hall located on Green Ave. The location has changed a few times over the years.

ange Chapter.

The Orange Council was originally chartered with 35 members. Over the years that number has grown to approximately 100 members. The first Grand Knight was H.A. Burkhart followed by a long line of members such as his grandson who is currently a members and his great-grandson who is a priest in the Archdiocese of Houston.

The Knights of Columbus operate on the principals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism and works to apply them to the church, community, family, youth and council. It is through this, they strive to make Orange a better place to live.

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Confederate History proclamation unpopular Penny Leleux

For The Record

A proclamation recognizing the month of April as “Confederate History and Heritage Month” requested by Granvel J. Block filled the court room at Orange County Commissioners Court.

Several citizens spoke up during the open comments session of the meeting voicing

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Knights of Columbus turns 100 The Knights of Columbus, Orange Council, No. 1680 has faithfully served St. Mary’s Parish and the community since 1913 and will celebrate their 100th anniversary on April 14.

The celebration will be begin following the 10 a.m. mass at St. Mary’s Parish Hall located at 901 W. Cherry. In attendance will be Bishop Curtis Guilory and State Deputy Jim Collins along with his wife, Duchess. They will have inflatables for the children and numerous door prizes.

They are still collected photos for the event, according to Harry Langston, member of the Knights Of Columbus, Or-

the UTMB clinic in Orange are not affected since their patients are typically referred to

their displeasure of the proclamation and the connection to the Confederate Flag Memorial under construction at the corner of Interstate 10 and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Leslie Barras said “The Confederate flag is a very corrosive symbol to many people. It is protected by the first amendment. I acknowledge that.”

Annette Parnell, an Orange

city councilwoman, feels the project was misrepresented when it was presented to the city council as a veteran’s memorial, not a Confederate flag memorial.

“Orange doesn’t need this type of stigma,” said Barras.

She asked the commissioners to adopt a resolution denouncing this particular location and symbolism. She would prefer it moved to a different

location rather than Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and the focus to be on the veterans and not the symbolism. She offered to draft the resolution.

No action could be taken on her request, because it was not an agenda item.

Donna Minter was promoted to Director of the Transportation Department. They plan to hire an assistant from within the department.

be weeks or months before you get a repair technician because they contract work out and no longer have inhouse repair departments.

Most of the time, Stephens gets repairs taken care of in a day or two. “I don’t like coming in, in the morning, and finding service tickets on my desk.” He picked up the two service tickets of the calls just received and said his technicians would work on those after lunch. “Right now they are out delivering appliances.”

They only service appliances bought from them. “It wouldn’t be fair if we were working on something that was bought somewhere else and our customers had to wait for service.”

Stephens is joined in the business with his wife of 27 years, Margie. “It started out slow,” said Margie Stephens of her involvement with the

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Lousiana man sentenced for murder Debby Schamber For The Record

A Louisiana man was recently sentenced by Judge Buddie Hahn in the 260th District Court to 11 years in the Texas Department of Corrections on charges of intoxication manslaughter.

SMITH Joseph Smith, 56. of Hammond, La. was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near the 872 mile marker at about 2:30 p.m. on May 18, 2009. He was driving a 1990 Chevrolet van when he drifted into the outside lane. He over corrected and steered to the left and then to the right causing the van to turn onto the driver’s side of the vehicle and begin sliding across the right lane of traffic. The van came to rest in an upright position across from the service road, according to reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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2002 triple murder still considered worst in SETX history Debby Schamber For The Record

A triple murder which happened more than 10 years ago, is still considered one of the worst in Southeast Texas history.

Perry Anthony Stevenson, now 53, was sentenced to to life in prison in Sept. 2002 for the murders in Orange and Newton County. He will first become eligible for parole in January 2042 when he is 82 years old. He is currently in the Skyview Unit in Cherokee County which is a psychiatric prison.

Stevenson’s crime spree began in the early morning hours on Jan. 28, 2002. He shot and

killed his girlfriend, Mirian McElroy, 51, of Orange. Stevenson then set fire to the trailer house he shared with her at 2700 Barbara Street.

Stevenson then stole a vehicle and started making his way to Newton County where he would continue his murderous crimes of more shootings which lead to more deaths.

During the drive, about 40 miles away he lost control of the vehicle and became stuck in a ditch on Holmes Road which is in the Call Community.

Stevenson broke into the residence owned by Charles White, 68, who was there with his wife, and fired four shots into an empty bedroom. He

Perry Anthony Stevenson (right), now 53, began his murderous spree in January 2002 by killing his live-in girlfriend, Mirian McElroy, 51 and then trying to set fire to the trailer house (above) before heading to Newton County to continue his crimes.

has entered the house through the unlocked front door carrying a .357 revolver.

White told reporters, Stevenson was carrying a Bible and a copy of the book “Alcoholics Anonymous.”

At one point, Stevenson reportedly said: “I’m one of those people. I’m one of those people.”

White gave Stevenson the keys to his wife’s Cadillac.

Stevenson went to the rear of the house and got into the vehicle while White got his gun and went out the back door too. White told him to get out of the car, but instead Stevenson opened fire. White managed to return one shot.

Stevenson dove behind the vehicle and fired off another round at White. Stevenson was fleeing into the heavy, dense fog, drizzle and darkness as White fired one final round.

Stevenson’s spree continued by shooting his next victims at the nearby residence of Gary and Gwen Pearson,

Stevenson found 33-yer-old Gwen Pearson, along with her three children in their residence watching TV while sitting on the couch. It is unknown whether the family had fallen asleep while watching TV, according to reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Stevenson opened fire on the family striking Gwen Pearson in her hand and abdomen.

Five-year-old Kaitlyn, was struck in the upper chest while two other children, 14-yearold Ashley and 10-year-old April were both struck by bullet fire. Investigators believe the 14-year-old girl may have tried to climb the stairs to wake her father, who was asleep upstairs, according to archives.

The 10-year-old daughter, April, died at the scene. Gwen Pearson and her other two daughters were transported to a Jasper Hospital. On the way to the hospital, Ashley died as well. Kaitlyn was in good condition while her mother was in critical condition.

Stevenson fled in the Pearson’s Chevrolet Tahoe when

he once again lost control and came to rest in a ditch landing at the base of a phone pole on County Road 3099. Once Stevenson realized the vehicle was indeed stuck, he fled on foot, according to archives.

Investigators from area agencies worked to find Stevenson. Dense fog is said to have hindered the search for Stevenson. Searchers aboard helicopters, horses, fourwheelers and on foot combed a densely wooded area along the Newton County-Jasper County line in what authorities called one of the largest manhunts ever in East Texas.

A dog on loan from the Port Arthur Police Department picked up Stevenson’s scent the following afternoon and tracked him down to a wooded area about 3/4 of a mile away from the Pearson residence.

Authorities said Stevenson, who was apprehended without a struggle, did not appear injured except for scratches from running through brush.

He was later arraigned at the Newton County Fillyaw Correctional Center on aggravated robbery charges and his

Weight management classes offered

MCT Credit Union fills Easter baskets for Buckner

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

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

Classes will educate adults to make healthier choices one day at a time. Look and feel better and learn nutrition for the prevention of diseases.

Call AgriLIFE extension office at 409-882-7010 to preregister. Classes meet in the fifth floor classroom at the hospital.

MCT Credit Union conducted the “Fill an Easter Basket” project among staff.

Employees got together and filled 15 baskets for the children currently residing at Buckner Family Services.

MCT staff enjoyed being a part of this great cause for children in need in our community.

bond was set at $500,000. Stevenson was later charged with murder.

Stevenson was arraigned at the privately run jail instead of the county courthouse because some local residents were upset and they were “wanting to take him into their custody.”

Newton County Justice of the Peace A.J. Satterwhite said Stevenson appeared dazed after he was in custody.

Orange County officials said they had dealt with Stevenson before the murder spree. In 1996, a mental commitment was filed on Stevenson. Investigators said when a mental commitment is issued, they are usually requested by family members.

The credit union movement stresses involvement in community and we support that philosophy by contributing to local community organizations and participating in community events. MCT Credit Union serves all of Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties.

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Knights of Columbus turns 100 In 1982, on the 100th anniversary of the National Supreme Order, an Orange Council member who was also a former Grand Knight, S. Roy Kimar, was selected as Grand Knight of the Century.

Through the council’s efforts to promote character development of youths and teens, they have faithfully sponsored the Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 since it began more than 87 years ago.

The council continues with their support of area youth by providing college scholarships to deserving high school students.

The Orange Council is active in community events such as the recent laser light show and Art in the Park by being one of the food vendors. They are legendary with their popular brisket dinners and the famous fish and chips sold during lent. The council also supports the soup kitchen by donating the leftovers to help feed the hungry people of Orange.

In addition, they serve at St. Mary’s school and other parish organizations by providing cooking and hospitality services at Open House events and other special events upon request.

The Orange Council, affectionately known as the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, provides church support through fund raising for repair of parish property as deemed necessary.

They also remain steadfast in their beliefs and pro-life advocates by joining other councils and those around the world in defense of life and religious liberty.

The Knights of Columbus began when in the late 19th century when Connecticut

Kinghts of Columbus members prepare to attend a Dallas Cowboys football game in Oct. 1975.

was marked by the growing prevalence of fraternal benefit societies, hostility toward Catholic immigrants and dangerous working conditions in factories that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a vital, practical need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881. He proposed establishing a lay organization, the goal of which would be to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies whose membership was antithetical to Church teaching, to unite men of Catholic faith and to provide for the families of deceased members.

As a symbol that allegiance to their country did not conflict with allegiance to their faith, the organization’s members took as their patron Christopher Columbus who

was recognized as a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of America. Thanks to Father McGivney’s persistence, the Knights of Columbus elected officers in February 1882 and officially assumed corporate status on March 29.

In addition to the Order’s stated benefits, Catholic men were drawn to the Knights because of its emphasis on serving one’s Church, community and family with virtue. Writing in The Columbia in 1898, a year before he was elected supreme knight, Edward L. Hearn wrote that a Knight should live according to the virtues of loyalty, charity, courtesy and modesty, as well as “self-denial and careful respect for the feelings of others.” Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights’ founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900, respectively.

By the end of his four-year

Harry’s: Made in America business. At first she just did paperwork and filing, but eventually learned to sell appliances and help with repair needs, though she said it was sometimes better if she didn’t.

She has to bite her tongue sometimes because she said she has tendency to pop off at “dumb questions.” An example she gave is when she answers the phone, “Harry’s Appliances,” someone will reply with, “Do you sell appliances?” If Harry happens to have picked up the phone too, but hasn’t said anything, she gives him a look to let him know he

better take over because she is about to mouth off with a smart-alecky reply.

They used to sell TVs and furniture, but Harry said when the market went to flat screens, TVs became disposable. When they break, people just buy a new one. With furniture, it was never the right color, fabric or style he had in stock, so he returned to selling and servicing only American made appliances and parts.

Harry said he is not getting rich, but he and Margie draw a good salary.

The couple spends so much

tients are typically referred to UTMB-Galveston.

In 1921 Frances Ann Lutcher dedicated the Frances Ann Lutcher Hospital, the first modern hospital in Orange. It had the most up-to-date equipment of the time and also maintained a nurses’ training program and a home for student nurses. The hospital was particularly needed for the many workmen injured at the surrounding sawmills and in other timber-industry accidents. These men had previously been transported long distances by train for treatment.

Over the years the hospital would change hands several times.

Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas-Orange bought the county-owned Orange Memorial Hospital.

Since 1957, Baptist Orange Hospital has been providing health care services to the people of Orange County.

Over the years, the hospital has seen many changes. Memorial Hermann which is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, was once part of the hospital system in Orange.

A new Emergency Room Department was completed in summer 2005 and added more than 8,500 square feet to the hospital, which enabled Baptist Orange Hospital to more

than double the number of patients it sees each year.

Baptist Orange Hospital recently celebrated its 50th an-

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tenure as supreme knight in 1886, James T. Mullen personally presides at the institution of 22 of the first 38 councils.

John J. Phelan is elected to succeed him and is the first supreme knight to sense the Order’s destiny as a national society.

In the past decade, the Order has continued to build upon its rich tradition of charitable work and spiritual formation. Various new charitable initiatives, as well as ongoing partnerships with organizations such as Special Olympics, have given Knights countless opportunities to practice what John Paul II called “a charity which evangelizes.” Organizing increased outreach to pregnancy resource centers, providing greater spiritual support for men and women in the military and playing a significant role in World Youth Days are just some of the many ways that the Order has worked in recent years to promote a true culture of life.

Orangefield Elementary Library gets grant from Kinder Morgan Orangefield Elementary Library was awarded a grant from the Kinder Morgan Foundation in the amount of $5,000. The library was able to use the money to replace about 340 damaged books. (Pictured: Librarian Sunshine Copeland and Principal Hank Hargraves)

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time at the store that is where they house their extensive collection of memorabilia honoring Elvis and 50s-60s eras. It is a virtual museum, with lifesize statues of “The King” and Marilyn Monroe in the window greeting customers. They will be there to greet them for many years to come.

If you need a new appliance and want American-made from a store that services what it sells, visit Harry and Margie Stephens as they begin the next 50 years at the corner of 10th and Main in Orange.

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The victims, Chincier Clark, 19, and Shameka Williams, 24, both of Tuscaloosa, Ala., were transported to Memorial Baptist Hospital-Orange. Williams, who received non-incapacitating injuries, was treated and released. Clark died as a result of her injuries.

Smith could have been sentenced up to 20 years for the second degree felony.

NOTICE For several years now, Baptist Orange Hospital has received Medicaid DSH reimbursement to help offset the costs of providing care to uninsured and Medicaid patients not covered by Medicaid payments. Almost a year ago, Baptist Orange Hospital was notified that funding from the State DSH Medicaid Program would no longer be available. Without state DSH reimbursement, Medicaid obstetrics and related services, such as nursery and post partum, cannot be sustained. To protect and ensure the availability of other non-obstetric inpatient and outpatient services in Orange, our plan is to discontinue the obstetrical service line at Baptist Orange Hospital effective, May 2, 2013.

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SPRING MIGHT FINALLY ARRIVE Well, Easter came and yes I got everything I had looked forward to. I was surprised to learn that Peeps now come in many colors, mine were pink, that’s not right, Peeps should be yellow.

My Peeps, since 1953, have always been yellow and should stay that way. A great big thanks to our friend Marlene Merritt, who brought us a two pound chocolate bunny we’ll be eating for quite a while.***** We got the garden in last Saturday. A good shower came Sunday that was just right. Now all we need is plenty of sunshine. Hopefully all the rain coming won’t wash the new plants away. *****Rene’ Hanks, the mayor of Starks’ stopped by. He and Lucy had been under the weather and looking forward to spring. He gave us the rundown on the family and Pattie and her tribe.*****I bet Asst. D.A. Mark Hasse’s killing, in Kaufman County, was an ordered hit. I recall when Charles Harrelson, Woody’s dad, was the hired hit man who killed a Federal Judge. The assistant D.A. in Kaufman County killed, then the D.A. and his wife, Mike and Cynthia McLelland, being murdered are not drive-by shootings.*****I watched the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 in the season opener. It was Houston’s first game in the American League after many years in the National League. I’ve been a National League fan since I was a boy catching every St. Louis game I could on radio.*****I have watched way too many basketball games lately, now at least we’re down to the Final Four.**** I’ve got to move on. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

50 YEARS FOR HARRY’S - - A BIG DEAL Harry Stephens, as a young man, pioneered a business that he named Harry’s Appliance. That was 50 years ago. Harry worked six days a week to grow his business. He never thought about the years, he enjoyed his business and serving his customers, and the first thing he knew, 50 years have gone by. For a small, independent business to survive that long, you have to do a lot of things right. Especially since large chain stores and big box stores came into the market. Harry based his business on good merchandise and servicing what he sold. Harry sells only American made products and he’s an expert technician who guarantees service. The chain stores send the customers appliances off for repair, often taking three weeks or more to get back. At Harry’s, you get one day service. Unlike the chain stores, he doesn’t charge delivery or to take away your old appliances. Harry, along with his wife Margie, work their business Monday though Saturday with little time for outdoor pleasure like fishing, golfing, etc. Any business that can survive and prosper this day and time is to be congratulated. Harry has a lot of repeat customers; many buy all their appliances from him. I’m one of them. I know I’m getting the best merchandise at a fair price, plus for over 40 years I haven’t been without an appliance. If it’s broken, Harry will fix it that day or let me have a loner until mine is repaired. These days, throughout the country, very few places offer what Harry has offered here in Orange County for 50 years. We are indeed fortunate and congratulate Harry’s Appliance for 50 years of dedication to his business and customers. “Yes, 50 years is a big deal.”

KREE PERFORMS TO MOVE ON Kree Harrison is one of seven contestants remaining on American Idol. She performs Wednesday night, Voting results Thursday will determine if Kree is one of the final six.

Even with her talent, Kree’s future is also determined by the voting public. She needs every vote from Southeast Texas, plus throughout the nation to stay in the hunt. Some businesses throughout the area are boosting Kree on their marquee. If Kree makes it through this week more businesses and chambers should join in the promotion. Former Bridge City Police Chief Wilson Roberts says his daughter Cathy would have been extremely proud of his granddaughter Kree’s accomplishment. Cathy had discovered a rare, national talent in her daughter Kree by the time she was three years old. Cathy, Wilson’s only daughter, was killed in an auto accident. Wilson says what’s so sad is that Kree had to grow up without her mom and also that Cathy isn’t here to share in her young daughter’s success. On a side note; I first met Wilson when he was 27 years old. Kree is only 22 but she has a strong resemblance to her grandfather when he was a young man. Kree looks a lot like her mom, and Cathy looked like her dad. We had known Cathy since she was a small child and she was a beautiful girl. Good luck to Kree, I know her mom is looking down on her. Remember, it is very important to vote for Kree to allow her to continue her journey to become the next American Idol.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2003 Temperatures dip down to 37 degrees Saturday, March 30.

April is here and looks to be wet. Neighbor Cox plowed the sod and Ms. Virginia will sow the seeds and plants in the neighborhood garden. Here at the Creaux’s Nest, in Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood, it’s too cool this morning to sit out under the Hackberry tree. (Editor’s note: Only the Cox’s, Dr. Messer and

Bill Nickum remain in the neighborhood. Ike ran us all off. Doug Harrington sold out and moved away, lawyer H.D. Pate gave up his building after Ike and has his office over at Dr. Messer’s. We had some great times there for over 20 years, now apartment buildings stand where the rabbits used to roam.)*****Judge Flo has been retired only three months but Gene says Flo has made him and Todd do 20 years of work. Flo says things were neglected for 20 years because they didn’t have a foreman. *****David Fusilier Jr., Debbie and David’s oldest is in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.*****Father Pat Turner, of St. Helen’s Catholic Church, died Sunday night March 30.*****A blood drive for Jimmy Dillon was held at Lamar Orange on April 2 and 3. (Editor’s note: Jimmy has had 10 fairly good years; he is now on a waiting list for a kidney transplant. What a great guy.)*****V.P. Dick Cheney said on Meet the Press, “The war in Iraq should be only weeks, rather than months. My belief is we will be greeted as liberators.”*****Luby’s in Orange shuts down. The closing came as a surprise. *****County Bank, in Orange, holds a grand opening under new ownership April 8, at 4 p.m. New officers are Carlos Vacek, president-CEO; Lin Bingham, V.P.; chief financial officer, Billy Burrow Jr.; senior VP, Mike Moreau; senior VP, Bryne Hurley. (Editor’s note: Since then, County Bank sold again. I believe the only one left there is Carlos, who works only part time. Uncle Walter now owns it and 18 more banks.) *****The Texas Longhorns are in the Final Four.

Rick Barnes is coach. (Editor’s note: This basketball season no Texas team made it to March Madness.)*****Bridge City pitcher Derek Blacksher struck out 15 batters in an 11-7 win over Buna. Bridge City came from behind but Buna kept the pressure on. Coach Sam Moore said it was a battle. BC catcher, Ben Myers was 4 for 5 at the plate. Hunter Hayes was 3 for 5 and 4 RBI’s. The Cards remain undefeated. *****Glass AutoPlex is the Toyota, Pontiac, GMC, Buick and Cadillac dealer in Orange. A 2003 Toyota Corolla sells for $13,519; GMC 2003 Sierra 1500, 4 dr. $25,855; 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, $15,700; A new 2003 Cadillac CTS, $33,465. (Editor’s note: I don’t believe they make Pontiac anymore, also Orange no longer has a Cadillac or Lincoln dealer.)*****Jami Jackson and Shane Lanthier are new parents of Chiloe Maelynn Lanthier, born Nov. 18.

Jami is Pattie Hanks’ youngest girl.

40 Years Ago-1973 Judge Grover Halliburton is doing quite well after heart surgery. When asked how the attack felt, he said, “It’s like a big coon falling out of a tree and landing on your chest and every now and then biting you.”*****Ace Amodeo has come out of retirement after nine years of being away from the bowling circuit. Things aren’t so quite and peaceful any more around the Brown Bowling Lanes. *****A fire fund has been set up to help the Cecil Wingate family after their house burned. *****H.H. Houseman runs real estate advertisement for lots $1 down, $20 per month. Uncle Henry’s slogan is, “The working man’s friend.”*****Curtis Lee’s Texaco, at 1505 Texas Ave, Bridge City, is having a big Firestone tire sale. *****John H. Brooks is a candidate for councilman in Pinehurst. *****Kyles Fashion, located in Northway Center, features models Kathy Tandberg, Julie Bassinger, Shelly Bennett and Linda Howington.*****Donny Johnson, a 9-year-old evangelist, has a weekly Sunday morning program on KOGT.*****April Fontenot, Jimmy Segura and Bill Scott celebrate birthdays this week.*****Dr. Wynn Pearce tells Joe Molley, who is overweight, “You’re an addict and your grocer is a pusher.”*****Ed Bacon says he watches too much television. He said, “I can’t quite decide who’s the sillier, the TV shows or me watching them.”*****The Godfather wins the Academy Award for best picture of 1972. Marlon Brando refused to accept his Oscar for best actor. Lisa Minnelli wins for best actress for her performance in “Cabaret.”

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Mahala McClanahan, Cindy Mitchell, Victor Hernandez, Walter Terry, Desirea Wilson, Eddie Asbury, Geoff Rendall, Lannie Claybar, Linda Currie, Alan Anderson, Hillary Benefield, James Wroten, Ed McCracken, Debbie Kendick, Hovel Chandler, Jason Ballard, Jeremy Simmons, Joe Peery, Kathie Dorman, Kirk Jordan, Mike Callahan, Rose Cormier, Sandra McRight, Shiloh Walker, Spencer Johns, Travis Primrose, James Wroten, Al DeRoche, Brandie Fowler, April McGee, Dan Domas, Jean Taylor, Carl Himel, Niki Viola, Janet Bland, Helen Mahfouz, Libby Harrison, Lisa Coffey, Nancy McWhorter, Race Dearborne, Cora Woodard, Cyndie Chauvin, David Blanton, Helen Locklin, James Bourdier, Jean Saxon, John Green, Shirley Hayes, Bob Cummings, Brenda McPherson, Shelly Watts, Janet Anderson, Kevin Ernst, Linda Juneau, Wayne McPherson, April Butler, Billie Jo Nelson, Brandy Block, Cathy Riley, Joyce Kleinknecht, Lindsey Etheridge, Camrie Helm, Mike Knox, Gary Chaffin, Lorene Zoch, Mrs. David Goode, Patsy Herrington, Peggy Drane, Bob Todd, Melissa Pittman, Brad Ernst, Trey Dubose, Ken Swenson, Jomie Chapman, Kristi Trahan, Terri Brent, Tonya Burch, Wayne Currie, Adam Prosperie and Barbara Allen.

A FEW HAPPENINGS First Presbyterian Church turns 135 years old. In 1878, residents of Orange asked the Presbytery of Eastern Texas for a church. The present structure on Green Ave. was built 101 years ago. The residents, in March and April of 1878, who formed the first congregation, likely never foresaw that their small church, originally located at the corner of Market and Polk streets would ultimately move into the elaborate, historical structure which draws thousands to witness the architectural wonder, featuring many first time features. The church was under construction from 1908 to 1912. Besides celebrating their regular anniversary, the church holds a special birthday party on the Fourth of July weekend.*****We were sorry to hear of Colonel Kimbroughs death. He was the father of Dist. Attorney/County Attorney John Kimbrough.*****Sheriff Keith Merritt has a new western themed look in the landscape in front of his office. Done with his own personal money and a little help from Capt. Don Harmon‘s Inmate Work Program, the front of the office is much improved.*****We were sorry to hear of the death of Remy “Paw Paw“ Sonnier, 78, who died March 29. He was a native of Forked Island, LA. An interesting unusual place. Remy was a product of that great Cajun culture. May he rest in peace.*****A few folks celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On April 3, Orange

Police official Lannie Claybar, a chip off the original Lannie ,his granddad, and the son of David and Peggy celebrates.***Also on this day Cindy Mitchell, Linda Currie and Eddie Asbury will be a year older.***On April 4, Burl LaSalle is a year older. We haven’t seen Burl lately but last we heard he was hanging out at Terry “Paw Paw” Harvey’s. We’ve also lost track of Terry.***Others celebrating on July 4 is Joe Peery, Jeremy Simmons, Kathie Dorman and our longtime friend Al Deroche. I believe he turns 85. Al put in many years here at The Record as an advertising salesman. Keith Wallace, at Reliable Cleaners, was one of his special clients. Those two deserved one another.***April 5 is a special day for Nancy McWhorter, a special lady. For many years her recipes were published in The Record. She and Mac moved away a few years ago. It would be nice to hear from her.***Carl Himel and Libby Harrison also celebrate on April 5.***April 6 is a special day in our history. In 1917, the U.S. entered into WWI. Celebrating birthdays on this day are David Blanton, Brenda McPherson, and one of those pretty Scales girls, Cyndie Chauvin, who has put up with Vance, the “Big Red” refrigerator man, for a bunch of years. Cyndie is one of “Buster” Scales daughters.***April 7, is a special day for the queen of the “Strutters” Cathy Riley, who has led that Bridge City High awarding group for many years.***Also celebrating on this day are Bob Todd, Melissa Pittman, Lorene Zoch and Lindsey Etheridge.***On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his record 715th homerun against Al Downing.***April 9, finds Trey Dubose, Brad Ernst, Terri Brent and Kristi Trahan celebrating. A very happy birthday to all of you.*****Texas is number 1, (27 percent uninsured) while Louisiana and South Carolina are tied at 23 percent, yet Governors Perry, Jindal and Haley and a dozen other governors are saying no to Medicaid, blocking five million people from obtaining coverage. Medicaid serves the poorest Americans and nearly one third of the money goes toward long term care for the elderly and disabled. The federal government would pick up the entire cost. Hospitals would also benefit which is why so many are lobbying hard for it. Ohio governor, Republican John Kasich quotes the Bible’s command to “Help the least among us.” Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott says, “He could not in good conscience deny the uninsured access to care.” Makes you wonder why a state would send money to Washington and refuse to accept help that’s a full ride. It’s like paying for candy but not taking it because it’s too sweet. It’s strictly political at the expense of the citizens. *****Congratulations to Heather Journeay who begins a new job as head cheer coach of the competitive cheer squad at H&H Heather is the daughter of County Court of Law Bailiff Trish Williams.*****On May 1, Baptist Hospital of Orange will no longer deliver babies due to state cutting Medicaid support. A lot of important people were born at Orange Hospital. Medicaid cut backs by Austin will hurt also in other areas. I guess you could say there will no longer be native born Orange Countains.*****We were sorry to hear that the old Aggie, Jack Pardee, 76, died Monday, April 1.

He was an All American, All Pro, several times coach and one of Bear Bryant’s “Junction Boys.”*****District Clerk Vickie Edgerly and husband Alvin just returned from a long weekend visit and Easter celebration with family in Austin. They especially enjoyed a chance to love on their two grandsons Hazen and Rory.*****Friday, courthouse friends of Stacy Wells got together and surprised her with a wedding gift of a honeymoon suite, with a double Jacuzzi, before her wedding Saturday to Jude Hebert.

We wish them much happiness.***** CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A Letter to Sostan Dear Cuz, I don’t rote for a long time me, cause I been working offshore. I see where the little dicktater in North Korea is making waves. He’s going to mess around and git himself killed.

Looks like he got a hair cut at Tee Man’s Barber Shop where he puts a bowl on you head and cut around it.

Joe Comeaux was at a party at Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill when he call across da rum to his wife, “Ready to go home Mother of six.” Dat irritate Agnes, she shout back, “Anytime you ready, father of four.”

At da same party, Honey Bee’s brother Ralph and his wife Clotile were celebrating dere 40th anniversary wen dey got in an argument. Ralph yell at her, “I swear Clotile, wen you die I’m getting you a headstone dat says, “Here lies Clotile, cold as ever.” Clotile said, “If you die before me Ralph, I’m getting you a headstone dat says, “Here lies Ralph, stiff at last.”

Honey Bee said, “Let’s go home before liquor gets to us too.”

Anway, everybody is good here. I hope you and you bird are doing ok. Tell Cox, Kee-Kee and LuLu hello.

You Cuz, Sostan C’EST TOUT I’m looking forward to the Country Music Awards Sunday night. It’s always the best award show, even though it has changed a lot since the real country boys were singing real country songs.*****Dueling news conferences at the state capital Monday highlighted the high stakes gamble being played by Gov. Rick Perry, who has rejected Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Joaquin Castro advised Perry to “Give up the swagger and get serious and negotiate in earnest.”

Texas Impact and Methodist Healthcare estimates that the Federal government will send Texas $100 billion over the next decade. Health care providers say Perry is feeling heat from business groups, local officials, including the county judges of the largest counties who say Medicaid expansion would provide more care at a lower cost for tax payers. Perry wants copays and privatized Medicaid. There is not one good excuse for turning down the $100 billion. I believe in the end Perry will fold. If he doesn’t he can’t get elected dog catcher in Texas.*****Our buddy Quincy Procell had surgery in Houston and is home recuperating and staying off the phone. You know he must be hurting if he ain’t talking.*****Well, I’d better shut down. Thanks for coming along. By the time I return who knows what will have happened. Maybe we will wake up the little idiot midget in North Korea and at least give him a headache.***** The Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrosky’s this week.

We’ll be back at Robert’s next. Everybody’s always welcome! ***** Please read us cover to cover. You’ll find that we’re one of a kind. Also shop our family of advertisers when you can.

Have a nice week, take care and God bless.

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Community Bulletin Board Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees to meet The Chevron, Texaco and Unocal Retirees Association will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, in the banquet hall at Robert’s Steak House, 3720 West Park Avenue, in Orange. All Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees, spouses and guests are invited to attend for a good “Dutch treat” meal, fellowship and a presentation by Gilbert Mazzola, a local financial advisor, who will brief us on financial and record-keeping details, especially for seniors, before death or disability.

BC Band Boosters to meet April 9 Bridge City Band Boosters will hold its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in the high school band hall. All band students, grades 6 through 12, and parents are encouraged to attend. Stay up to date on all band booster events by visiting www.bridgecitybands.com or joining the Bridge City Band Booster Facebook page.

Ameican Legion to host lunch fundraiser American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave in Orange, will hold a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. The cost will be $8 per plate. The meal will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-in’s are welcome, delivery is also available.

Call 409-886-141 after noon on Wednesday, April 3 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 for orders and delivery.

more information, please call 409-898-4986.

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.

David Ess/BC Strutters Annual Golf Tournament set for May 18

David Ess and the Bridge City Strutters will be hosting their annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 18, at Belle Oakes Golf Course in Beaumont. The tournament will have a shotgun start beginning at 8 a.m. (sign-in will be at 7:30a.m.) and will be an 18 hole, four person scramble with prizes awarded.

Entry fee is $200 per team, which includes the green fee, cart, food, drink and prizes. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100, which includes a sign at the golf course and an ad in the Strutters Spring Revue Program. The deadline for hole sponsorship is Monday, April 15.

Tournament entry deadline is Monday, May 6. For more information contact any Strutter or call 720-9940 or 719-6186.

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Friends of the Orange Public Library will host annual business meeting Local author Elisabeth Ludwig will be the program for the annual business meeting of the Friends of the Orange Public Library, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 in the Ira Williamson meeting room at the library, located at 220 N. 5th Street in Orange. The new meeting time was set by the Board in hopes that more people could come in daylight hours.

Annual Friends membership may be purchased at this meeting, however all meetings are open to the public. Included in the short business meeting will be information on the Orange Public Library’s annual books sale and the Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Friends. Anyone interested in working with this volunteer organization is encouraged to leave the name and contact number at the circulation desk of the library.

Ms. Ludwig will have copies of her, “No Safe Harbor” with her for sale and signing.

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OC Retired Teachers to meet Monday The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its April meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street in Orange.

Their guest speaker will be Mark Dunn of The Record Newspapers, sharing information about Orange County History. They continue to collect pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, greeting cards for St. Jude’s and books for the TRTA Children’s Book Project. Members will receive updates about Texas Legislative actions of interest to educators. A light lunch will be served, and guests are always welcome.

BCE Kindergarten Early Registration Early registration for Bridge City Elementary’s Kindergarten classes will be held from April 8 to April 19.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2013. A state certified legal birth certificate, up-to-date immunization record, the child’s social security card, parent/guardian driver’s license and proof of residency (electric bill, water bill, rental or lease agreement; cell phone bills and cable bills will not be accepted).

This will be the only time for teacher request for all grades.

For more information, please call 409-735-0900.

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OC Relay for Life to celebrate cancer survivors Orange County Relay for Life would like to invite Orange County cancer survivors to an evening of celebration on Tuesday, April 9. The event will include dinner, entertainment, guest speakers, and Survivor recognition.

The Survivor Dinner will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside in Bridge City.

Relay for Life of Orange County will provide dinner for the survivor and a guest.

Please RSVP to: Beverly Perry, 409-735-7506, bperry1@gt.rr. com

Scottish Society of SETX to meet April 11 The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, located at 1350 N. 23rd St. at Gladys in Beaumont. A covered dish supper will be held followed a review of the book “How the Scots Invented the Modern World,” written by Arthur Herman.

In the 18th and 19th centuries the small country of Scotland earned the respect of the World for its contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce and politics while helping to transform the Western World with modern civilized values.

The Scottish Society of SETX invites anyone interested in the Scots’ culture, land and people to attend their meetings. For

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Deaths and Memorials

James Cormier Orange J a m e s Cormier, 94, of Orange passed away Saturday, March 29, 2013 in Houston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Father Tom Phelan officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Born in Breaux Bridge, La., on May 3, 1918, James was the son of Gerard and Margaret (Belaire)

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band, Chris, James Bryant and Tracey Mere and husband, Joey; five great grandchildren, Steven Mere, Savannah Mere, Kalyn Rayner, Cale Rayner and Luke Rayner. He is also survived by his siblings, Emile Cormier, Simon Cormier, Inez Patin and Ernest Cormier.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Mere, Chris Rayner, Norris Stoute, Jim Urban, Ron Rhodes and Keith Dauterive. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Wendy Rayner, James Bryant, Tracey Mere, Steve Mere, Cale Rayner, Luke Rayner, Savanah Mere and Kalyn Rayner.

Cormier. He served in the Army during World War II and was later a fitter for American Bridge. Mr. Cormier was a Fourth Degree and a charter member in the Knights of Columbus, a charter member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and was very active in the Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Isola Cormier; son, Leroy Cormier; grandson, Evan Michael Rayner; sister, Germaine Brasseaux and brother, Jerome Cormier.

He is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Hubert and husband, Iky of Orange; son, Steve Cormier and wife, Barbra of Vinton; niece, Russela Stoute of New Iberia; three grandchildren, Wendy Rayner and hus-

Remy J. Sonnier Orange

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Remy J. Sonnier, of Orange, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, March 29, 2013.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 3,, at Claybar

Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Brother Herb Thompson, of First Baptist Church in West Orange, and grandson, Michael Darren Procella officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Born in Forked Island, La., on Nov. 2, 1934, Remy was the son of Saul Sonnier and Etta (Kershaw) Sonnier. He was proud of his Cajun heritage and kept their traditions alive by speaking French and often cooking good Cajun food. Remy served in the United States Navy Corps and worked overseas with Brown and Root in the Oversea’s Marine Division.

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He loved all sports, including race horsing. In fact, Remy owned his own race horses. He enjoyed many football, baseball, basketball, soccer games, and other events his grandchildren participated in. Nothing gave Remy more joy than to be needed. He lived his life to be able to assist those he dearly loved.

He loved his wife, Karen Smith and his extended Family for over 29 years. In fact, he claimed to have five daughters, 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren. He was known as PawPaw Remy at home and around town.

He joyfully played Santa clause at his grandsons Christmas party to which Josh questioned “Why is Santa Clause driving PawPaw’s car?”

He was a humble and faithful Servant at First Baptist Church of West Orange. He served in many areas of his church that he loved so much. He was proud to watch and listen to his wife, Karen, play the piano every Sunday. Above all, Remy loved the Lord, his Savior. He told his wife Friday morning that “Today was a special day.” She replied “of course, it’s Good Friday.” He replied, “Sunday would be even more special.”

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christa Mae Sonnier; and sister, Linda Badeaux.

Remy is survived by his wife, Karen Smith; daughter, Sophia Ranolls; step-daughters, who he loved as his own, Pam Hinds, Claudette Lalonde, Tommilyn Procella, and Cyndi Khoury; grandchildren, Remi Cobb, Eric Fisher, Marcus Lalonde II, David Hinds Jr., Brandi Claybar, Michael Procella, April Thompson, Brittany Lemoine, Joey and Josh Khoury; step-grandchildren, Emily and Peyton Ranolls, and Emily Lemonine; brother, Ravis Sonnier; and sister, Glenda Hebert. He relished the love and hugs from his “great”-grandchildren, Keaton and Jayden Khoury, Kade Bouillion, Ledger and Knox Hinds, Julia Fisher, and Jett Claybar.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Eric, Marcus, Joey, Josh, David Jr., and Michael. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Broussard, Ravis Sonnier, AC Hebert, Jessie Bonnin, Dr. Jimmy Broussard, Dr. Peverly Broussard, Earl Toupe, Cleon Hogan, Joe Touchet, John Girlinghouse, and John Brasso.

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OBITS. from. page 6A Mildred Stepp Maglothin Orange Mildred Stepp Maglothin, 91, of Orange passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Beaumont.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Orange.

Mrs. Maglothin was born in East St. Louis, Ill. to E.V. and Edna Chloe (Hoy) Stepp. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved taking care of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, John David Maglothin.

She is survived by her son, John Phillip Maglothin and wife, Sharren; daughters, Irene Chloe Maglothin and Janice Flo Vercher and husband, James. She is also survived by four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Verma E. Magness Orange Verma E. Magness, 90, of Houston and formerly a longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft.

A graveside service followed at Oakgrove Cemetery in Converse, La. Born in Converse, La., on Nov. 4, 1922, Verma was the daughter of Mitchell Lee Wright and Oma Rutherford Wright. She was a member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 50 years. A wonderful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, faith and family were the cornerstones of Verma’s life.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lewis Benton Magness; son, Thomas Mitchell Magness; sisters, Jewel Ryals, Alma Champion, Lola Bea McClintock, Bertha Ferguson, Elois McGee, and Loraine Looper; brothers, Johnnie Lee Wright and James Doyle Wright; and son-in-law, Tom Winslow.

Verma is survived by her daughters, Pamela Nunez and husband Frank of Groves, Mary Magness and Jeff Girard of Beaumont, Laurie Winslow of Houston; grandchildren, Tim Nunez, Janna Nunez-Gussman, Allison Nimitz and husband Barron, Lauren Stracener, Megan Gallien and husband Leon and Logan Winslow; great-grandchildren, Katelynn Butler, Corey Butler, Enrique Gussman, Addison Nimitz, Raegan Gallien; and brother, Harold Wright.

Tim Nunez, Leon Gallien, Logan Winslow, Barron Nimitz, Al Looper, and Charles McClintock served as pallbearers.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Verma’s amazing caregivers, Samantha

ment, your successor, and how well your business can continue without you. If your goal is to keep the business within the family, you’ll need to consider how much control you wish to retain (and for how long), whether you wish to gift or sell, how you balance your estate among your heirs, and who can reasonably succeed you in running the business.

Many succession planning techniques are available, including an outright sale to a third party, a sale to your employees or management (at once or over time), or the transfer of your business within your family through sales or gifts during your life, at your death or any combination thereof.

Many succession plans include a buy-sell agreement.

Upon your death, such an agreement could allow a business partner or a key employee to buy the business from your surviving spouse or whoever inherits your business interests. To provide the funds needed for the partner or employee (or even one of your children) to purchase the

business, an insurance policy could be purchased.

Your estate plan — including your will and any living trust — should address what happens with the business, in case you still own part or all of it at your death. The best-laid succession plans may go awry if the unexpected occurs.

All these business succession options can be complex, so before choosing any of them, you will need to consult with your legal and financial advisors.

Whether it’s selecting a retirement plan or a succession strategy, you’ll want to take your time and make the choices that are appropriate for your individual situation.

You work extremely hard to run your business — so do whatever it takes to help maximize your benefits from it.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Karen Collier, a local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Her office is located at 675 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Her office number is 409-735-9413.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orange Christian Services- 2518 West Park Ave., Orange, Texas, 77630; or North Orange Baptist Church- 4775 16th Street, Orange, Texas, 77632.

Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Paul Zoch, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, officiating. A graveside service followed at Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas.

Born in Kountze, on March 27, 1955, Craig was the son of Carl Cummings and Norma Meyer Cummings. He was employed

by ENGlobal Engineering as a draftsman.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Carl Cummings; son, Joshua Cummings; and sister, Carla McClelland.

He is survived by his mother, Norma Cummings; brother, Donald Cummings; nephew, Jared and wife, Janna McClelland; and niece, Amanda and husband, Chris Adams.

also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends may sign the register and leave condolences for the family at http://www.dormanfuneralhome.com/.

Annie Laureen “Coonie” Corkran Bridge City Annie Laureen “Coonie” Corkran, 59, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 30, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with the Rev. Charles Miller, pastor of First Baptist Church in Groves, officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Natchitoches, La. on Feb. 14, 1954, Coonie was the daughter of James and Melba Irene (Wallace) Philen. She started her legal career working for several attorneys and judges.

Coonie worked as the food and beverage supervisor at Delta Downs since the day it opened.

One of Coonie’s greatest passions was fishing.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Philen; and sister, Helen Sue Philen.

Coonie is survived by her mother, Melba Philen of Bridge City; son and daughter-in-law, Cody and Kelli Corkran of Bridge City; son, Calvin Corkran of Bridge City; the father of her children, Dale Corkran; grandchildren, Kiegan, Kaydence, Trent and Ethan Corkran; sister, Kim Philen of Dayton; and numerous other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.

142, Memphis, Tennessee 37148-0142.

Craig Sterling Cummings Orangefield Craig Sterling Cummings, 57, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30, at Claybar

Donald Ray Taylor Orange D o n a l d Ray Taylor, 67, of Orange, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Services by which to remember Donald’s life were held Friday, March 29, 2013 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Jeffrey Sanders officiating. Graveside services followed at the West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

Donald was born on October 19, 1945 in Hemphill to his parents, Verdie Lee (Monroe) Taylor and Claude Spencer Taylor.

He grew up in Waxahachie and he worked as a stocker at WalMart. Donald was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Orangefield, he enjoyed drawing, painting pictures of horses, playing football, going to church and spending time with his family and friends.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul Gene Huff; his sisters, Eva Joyce Taylor and Margaret Taylor.

Those who will cherish his memory are his sisters, Jo Ann Hanks of Orange, Thelma Huff of Orange, Lucy Smith of Church Point, La., Pat of Church Point, and Linda Bergeron and husband, Earl of Lufkin; his brothers, Buford Taylor of Buna and Claude Taylor and wife Linda Sue of Bridge City. Donald is

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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.

Johnnie Louella Granger Orange Johnnie Louella Granger “Granny”, died at the age of 76 Thursday, March 21 , 2013, at her home.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 30, at Claybar Funeral home in Orange Chaplain John Ellis officiating.

Born in Wichita Falls on July 18, 1936, Johnnie was the daughter of James Claude (JC) and Lora Marie Lagrone. Johnnie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved shopping, watching soap operas, and spending time with her family.

Johnnie lived in Port Arthur, Houston and Round Rock before making Hutto, Texas her final home. She worked as a public servant for most of her life making many friends and being loved by all. Despite Johnnie’s declining health over the last four years, her funny character and strong will endured to the end.

Johnnie is survived by her sister, Reva Derk and husband Dan; brother Jim Lagrone and wife Paso; sons James and Delbert; grandchildren Davie, Kristina, Jeffery, Jonathan, Olivia and husband AJ, and Daniel; great grandchildren Joseph and Kayla. Also surviving are nieces Brenda, Carolyn, Sheila and Ann; nephews Robert, Steven, Gary, William, Rodney and Wayne; and a host of great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Claude and Lora Lagrone; brother Jerry Lagrone; sister Faye McGee; daughter Tina Bowen; daughter-in-laws Renee and Michelle Bowen; and brother-in-law Larry McGee.

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I really do not believe the catching can get any better than it is on Sabine right now. The lake is in excellent condition and the shrimp have arrived much earlier than usual.

Some of the bayous are still a little off-colored, but the water in the marshes matches that in the lake. Capt. Chuck and I toured a lot of backwater Monday morning and we watched singles as we watched any number of singles as well as a few pods of redfish idle by in the gin clear water. It is amazing that the water is still that clear with no more grass than we found in most of the ponds.

The only problem for area anglers this past week has been where to fish first. The wind has been user-friendly and it has been dealer’s choice as to where to start first. Last Saturday was a perfect example of “too many places…. too little time.”

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Larry Peterson of Bridge City kayaks the marshland surrounding Sabine. Peterson will use the vessell to crab and fish.

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Susan Liscom and her father Ray Liscomb of Mauriceville enjoy a pleasant afternoon fishing the canal near the Rainbow Bridge.. Ray said he hadn’t fished in 27 years but was happy to enjoy the day with Susan.

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watched for a few moments until they made their way down the pond and eventually swam away from where I was. The rest of the afternoon was more of the same, small groups of fish just relaxed and enjoying small crabs and a few finger mullet.

For an early spring day it was an eye opener, we normally don’t see fish like that until late April or May. Calcasieu will crank up a little earlier than Sabine on normal years but it appears that both may be a little ahead of schedule. Those waders I told you about will certainly vouch for

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for redfish. The small groups of birds work low and fly thru the maze of islands like little jet fighters making just as much noise from their wings as they do with their calls.

The drakes are painted up like a brand new decoy and easily identifiable, they drive my dog nuts because she keeps waiting for a shotgun to go off and the opportunity to go fetch one. To see birds in the air and fish in the water at the same time is what really gets me

going, the best of both worlds right there in front of you.

On one such recent outing I made a loop through some of the marsh ponds that I hunted this past season. On my way in I passed a line of waders standing like solitary figures on an expansive flat, I’m sure we both were thinking “what’s that idiot doing out here” as the day was less than “bluebird beach” weather. I swung my skiff wide of their position and made my way into the

marsh and some much more comfortable surroundings.

The lake that was churned up from wind and runoff gave way to beautiful clear water and a slight ripple. I sat the skiff down off of plane and gave the pond a chance to settle as I climbed up on the platform. Much to my surprise a defined group of redfish were milling about as if they had no idea a visitor had made his way into their pond. I pushed up on the pod of fish and just

the fact the winter pattern for redfish has been about as constant as you could ever hope for, in fact the numbers of redfish in both bays appear to be as high as anyone can ever remember. The fish are all really healthy and seem to be almost “cookie cutter” identical, lots of fish on the low end of the slot with a nice mix of over-

sized fish.

The upcoming spring and summer months could be memorable ones for local and out of town fishermen alike.

After seeing what the marshes look like and having had some excellent days wading this year I have a great feeling about what is in store for us no doubt.

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Colburn: Fishing utes later the phone rang again. “Dickie, I don’t know where you are right now, but you better get over here by Game Warden Cove. The redfish are schooling under terns and pelicans.”

I heeded that call as our bite was slowing down, but we got there only in time to catch only two solid slot fish. I was about to move again when one of my clients spotted two or three gulls working a short distance away. We wound up fishing that one school of fish for the better part of an hour catching trout after trout on H &H Swim Baits and TTF Flats Minnows.

Before we called in the dogs that evening due to a stiff south wind I received two more calls from friends.

One group was catching trout drifting the reefs at the Causeway and the other was catching trout and redfish on a MirrOdine XL on the south revetment wall. Outside of dead smack in the middle of the lake and I can only assume that no one was fishing there, the fish were biting from one end of the lake to the other!

The kicker was that before I could even get home Eric Ronning called and said that they had also done well on trout fishing She Dogs on the Louisiana shoreline and they were wading.“The craziest part of it all,” said Ronning, “is that the drift fishermen less than 50 yards away were doing equally well fishing jigs and four inch plastic tails.”

I know that I am eventually going to be forced to go back to fishing a variety of tails on conventional lead head jigs, but we have had no reason to put aside the DieDapper and Shiney Hiney jig head combination thus far. Even under the birds it is catching larger trout and it is just as deadly when crawled across the bottom.

The other bait that seems to catch fish when nothing else will, excluding GULP, is the 3-inch Swim bait. There is any number of different brands on the market, but I have found none that fish any better than H &H’s Usual Suspect. They swim true right out of the package and they are tougher than some of the others which equates to more dollars for gas!

I think the only mistake you can make with the Usual Suspect is jigging it rather than swimming it on a steady retrieve and it took Adam and Johnny two years to convince me of that. We do catch fish bouncing it off the bottom in a strong tide occasionally, but it is at its best reeled in on a slow retrieve!

Aside from the fact that trout, redfish and flounder all like it, I especially like the fact that while it will catch numbers it will also entice

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very large trout. Even when the Corky and slow moving suspended baits were the hot ticket this winter the Swim Bait produced its share of seven pound-plus trout.

GULP rules the flounder fishing world and the following is something that you need to remember when fishing the scented bait. Wash your hands and dry them off before cranking on your reel. I could not figure out what was eating up the grips on my Shimano

reel handles and a Shimano rep at the Bassmaster Elite event said that it was GULP that was doing it.

He said that the Florida fishermen were the first to report the same problem and that they now take great care to clean their hands after putting a GULP bait on a jig head. I have also learned that it is much easier to keep your hands clean than locate and purchase replacement handles!

Curtis Herrington, 42, of Bridge City, spends a recent sunny day fishing and catches a drum. He struggled with the mammoth fish before bringing it to shore near the Rainbow Bridge. Once the fish was reeled inland, he returned it to the waters to hopefully have the pleasure of reeling it in again someday.

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April in Texas State Parks Is ‘For the Birds’ Spring migration, temperate weather and more documented bird species than any other state comprise the perfect recipe for an April visit one of the dozens of Texas State Parks that cater to birders with birdfriendly habitat and viewing facilities.

Texas is blessed with more than 630 species of birds, some of them colorful, tropical migrants that return to the state or pass through as the weather warms and food becomes more plentiful. Even those unfamiliar with birding can have fun spotting such easily identifiable species as northern cardinals, green jays, kiskadees, painted buntings, roseate spoonbills and brown pelicans. Beginning birders may want to download Introduction to Birding [http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_ bk_w7000_0476.pdf] to learn what to look and listen for.

The Lone Star State is home, too, to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, the nation’s first, and the 17th annual Great Texas Birding Classic being held from April 15 to May 15.

Each region in this sprawling state – from Gulf Coast beaches to the mountains of Big Bend — offers a different birding experience and a variety of resident specialty bird species. To learn about the varied birding opportunities,

birding facilities and birding eventsat a Texas State Park near you, visit: http://www. texasstateparks.org/birding.

To find a birding event near you, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife calendar of events at [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ calendar/birds-bats-more ] A can’t-miss birding opportunity for beginning and accomplished birders alike awaits at the World Birding Center headquarters at Bent-

sen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission. Bentsen is one of three Rio Grande Valley state parks that double as WBC sites. At Bentsen, visitors can hike or ride bicycles to see a dazzling variety of birds, many of which visit from Mexico and points further south. Bird feeding and watering stations and photo blinds throughout the park, as well as a two-story hawk watch tower, provide excellent bird-

ing vantage points.

A dozen other Texas State Parks have been designated as having the “best birding blinds” that offer prime perches for viewing and photographing our feathered friends: Abilene, Blanco, Brazos, Devils Sinkhole, Falcon, Fort Parker, Franklin Mountains, Goliad, Lake Mineral Wells, Palo Duro Canyon, Pedernales Falls and San Angelo.

Military personnel allowed to register early for May Mini, Summer and Fall classes at LU Active duty and military veterans will be able to register early for Lamar University classes beginning with the May Mini, Summer and Fall 2013 terms.

“We wanted to honor our service members for their service and dedication to our country and make them feel welcome,” said Norma Cumbaa, coordinator of veterans affairs.

Additionally, early registration will make it easier for military personnel and veterans to ensure that they are able to enroll in classes required for their degree programs during the times and terms they find most convenient.

Active duty military and veterans have been added to the “special populations” category for priority registration.

Registration for special populations – which also includes athletes, honors students, se-

niors and students with disabilities – begins Tuesday, April 9.

Veterans who are enrolled at Lamar University but who are not using veterans benefits to pay for their education should bring a copy of their DD 214 Member 4 to the Office of Veterans Affairs in Wimberly 101 to take advantage of priority registration.

Open registration for all current students will begin Tuesday, April 16, for May mini, summer and fall classes.

For links to class schedules, a list of academic advisors and instructions on how current students can register, please look online at www.lamar. edu/schedules. If students are required to meet with an academic advisor, they should do so before registering for class-

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The May mini-session will run from May 17 to June 4.

Four summer sessions will be offered. Early Summer (Summer I) will be June 5 to July 10. Late Summer (Summer II) will be July 11 to Aug. 14. Full Summer (Summer III) will be June 5 to Aug. 14. Mid Summer (Summer IV) will be June 19 to July 24.

Fall classes will begin Aug. 26.

New students must apply and be admitted to Lamar University and meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes. For more information on becoming a Lamar University student, call (409) 880-8888 or visit BeACardinal.com for admission information.

Oil and gas lease sale earns $9.2 million for Texas schools Oil and gas exploration on state lands earned Texas schools more than $9.2 million today at the quarterly Permanent School Fund lease sale.

Private oil companies competitively bid more than $11.5 million to explore for oil and gas on land owned by the state. Permanent School Fund tracts of land — which includes submerged land in the Gulf of Mexico — brought in $9.2 million. The biggest bidder was KEW Drilling, with $3.7 million worth of bids.

Other state agencies’ lands drew the following sums: $2,096,350.61 for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice lands, $130, 911.70 for the Department of State Health Services lands; $65,687.85 fro Texas Parks & Wildlife lands; and $8,124.90 for Texas

School for the Blind and Visually Impaired land.

A total of twelve leases were awarded in the Gulf of Mexico, showing renewed interest in an area that has seen diminishing activity since the Macondo well blowout three years ago.

In the quarterly lease sales held by the General Land Office, oil and gas firms submit sealed bids for the right to drill for hydrocarbons on Permanent School Fund lands.

The Permanent School Fund will also earn 20 to 25 percent royalties on any oil or gas produced on the leases.

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St. Paul UMC selling bricks for Prayer Garden St. Paul United Methodist Church is continuing plans for its Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Prayer Garden by paving the garden with a brick walkway. The church is selling bricks that will be engraved with a personal note of the buyer’s choice.

These bricks would provide a special way honor family and friends with a history at St. Paul’s. Each brick costs $30. Order forms are located in the St. Paul UMC reception area or can be found on stpaulfamily.org. For more information, call the St. Paul office at 409-735-5546.

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

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

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Local churches to give away 40,000 pounds of potatoes How many people can be feed with 40,000 lbs of potatoes?

The members of five local churches in Orange do not know but they will be distributing 40,000 pounds of potatoes to area food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and individuals to find out.

The Second Sharefest of Orange will take place on Saturday, April 6 at First United Methodist Church of Orange, 502 North 6th Street.

“The potatoes are free. We are asking organizations to call the church at (409-886-7466) so that we may have your orders reserved”, says Rev. John Warren, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist.

The potatoes will be given to organizations in 50 lb bags. Individuals are asked to bring used plastic grocery bags in order to get free potatoes for their families.

Those interested in becoming a volunteer to help in the distribution will need to register. Registration forms may be obtained at any of the five churches hosting this one day mission project; Faith United Methodist Church-Orange, First Presbyterian Church-Orange, First United Methodist Church-Orange, Salem United Methodist Church-Orange or Wesley United Methodist Church-Orange. Registration will also be availabe at Slade Chapel at First United Methodist Church Orange on April 6.

The program begins in the chapel at 8 a.m. with a devotional and training. The distribution will begin at 9 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. or until there are no more potatoes. The potatoes are offered free because the potatoes are being gleaned from the potato fields in Alabama through an ecumenical mission organization called The Society of St. Andrew, whose mission is to feed the hungry of this country. The churches simply pay for the shipping cost of $1000-$2000. If individuals would like to donate funds to help in the shipping cost, a collection box will be available for folks to drive by and donate.

Lamar hosts Society of Women Engineer’s Discover Engineering Lamar University and the Society of Women Engineers will host a fair Saturday, April 13, to promote and inform people about the benefits of an education in engineering. The Discover Engineering fair will be held at the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum, located at 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd., from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is designed for seventh- and eighthgrade students, but is fun for everyone including parents. The fair is free and open to the community.

“Teachers and students are all welcome, and we hope that everyone can come out and have a great time with us,” said Paige Hoyt, Society of Women Engineers spokesperson.

The event will include activities that focus on using engineering skills to solve practical problems. These include making “slime” from household materials to observe its chemical properties and explore chemical engineering. Another planned activity is building a dance pad that sounds a buzzer and flashes lights to explore electrical engineering designs. Other activities will focus on civil and mechanical engineering. Many of these activities are based upon PBS Design Squad experiments, a public broadcasting television science program.

The fair will incorporate experts from local organizations and Lamar University students who will participate in the activities. It is sponsored by local companies including ExxonMobil, Valero, Huntsman, Garrett, Nalco, and MeadWestvaco. Refreshments will be served during the event.

There is no registration required for attendance. For more information about the Discover Engineering fair contact Sarah Paine (409) 223-2254, Paige Hoyt (409) 781-1066 or email at SWE.Lamar@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Harry and Peggy Langston recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on March 31, 1963. To help celebrate their anniversary, they were joined by family members for a special dinner to honor their many years of wedded bliss.

CRIMINAL LAW • WILLS • PROBATE

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

Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Church Sponsors

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Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

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

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com DRIVERS DRIVERS: OWNER OPERATORS & FLEET, or Flat, Step & 53ft Dry Van. $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS. CDL-A with 1yr recent exp.

GREATWIDE-TM. Verna 855790-2907.

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

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

Potential for promotion. 3132870.

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!

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

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.

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

INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN: Earn Competitive Pay. Spill Response, Tank Cleaning. 18 y.o.a. + TWIC Card. Team Labor Force: 985-851-5350.

MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used vey

PART TIME HELP, Must work Sat. 1 till 9, Hitchin’ Post Package store, 280 E. Roundbunch Rd., come by and pick up application.

THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour

Apartment in Orange

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

Call Christine: 779-6580.

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

RC#4

DUMP TRUCK SERVICE Local Deliveries $65 Per Hour + Materials • Rock • Sand • Dirt • 60/40 • Garden Mix You call - We Haul!

(409) 474-1514

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

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873

little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! (409) 474-2855 5 TON M.H. A/C COMPRESSOR UNIT, with inside lines, $400, 221-7313.

CUSHMAN LITTLE TRUCK, will consider best offer; Troybilt tiller, 8 hp., Needs new Tecumseh engine, best offer, (409) 735-3319.

SERVICE WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY, and do light housekeeping, (409) 670-9272 or 730-3143.

WILL CLEAN HOUSES, honest, dependable hardworker, Call Issa @ (409) 779-8973.

PETS GREAT PYRENEES PUPPY for sale, beautiful, 8 M old, female, $125, 499-2128.

FEMALE, SPADE CAT FOR SALE. $10, price is negotiable. Call 883-9584 after 7 p.m.

If no answer, leave message.

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

WANTED! WHITE LONG HAIRED Kitten. 767-0470.

APARTMENTS APRIL MOVE IN SPECIAL! Move-in with Deposit only!

Pay No Rent Till May. The Village Apartments in Bridge City. Is now leasing 2 and 3 bedroom apartments starting at $625 monthly.

Property is in a neighborhood setting with an excellent school district. Apartments include covered parking ans washer / dryer connections.

We are A pet friendly community. 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.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, spacious and clean, Lg. bathroom w/ vanity & tub shower, Lg.. utility room w/ cabinets & W/D connections, 2 Lg bedrooms w/ carpet & Lg closet. Kitchen has all S.S. appliances, dish washer, garbage disposal and Lg pantry. Nice size living room, concrete parking and patio, lawn care provided by landlord, No Pets,.You pay elec. & water, $650 monthly + $300 dep., Available April 1, 2103, call for an appointment @ 735-6277 or 626-1968.

COMMERCIAL NICE OFFICE SPACE, on Bland St., BC, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice.

(409) 735-2030. (M&R) 1,500+ SQ. FT. BUILDING for rent on Hwy 1442, $700 monthly, (409) 735-5232.

(4/10) FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper and perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. (409) 735-2030. (M&R) STORE FRONT, BC, on Texas Ave. across from Market basket, (409) 735-2030.

HOME RENTALS 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, close to schools, small fenced back yard, #12 Parkland, $1,000 monthly + dep., 735-2030.

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

3/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, frame home on Hebert St., $800 monthly + dep., 735-2030.

3/2/CP, IN BRIDGE CITY, 230 Turner, Lg fenced back yard, $850 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

License #’s Customer: # 25151 Master: # 14161

cstakes@ stakeselectrical.com

• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday BRIDGE CITY 3 BEDROOM, + office / small 4th bedroom, CA/H, fenced back yard, $800 monthly (1st. & last), References Req., 235 Elizabeth, (409) 474-2855.

throughout-Impressive master suite-$175,000-Shown by appointment 409-746-3893; also Open House 4/28/13 2-4PM. 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.

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 roomNo Pets, $900 monthly + $400 dep., (409) 735-8288 after 4, or leave message.

4/2/2 IN GREAT AREA, brick home at 6804 FM 1130, Little Cypress, LCMISD, living room and den w/ fireplace, Lg. kitchen and dinding room, seprate Lg. wash room, built-in stove & dishwasher, long front porch & small patio in back, a bargain at $99,500! 735-3604.

M.H. RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn) 3/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 7356701. (4/10)

LAND & LOTS INCOME TAX REFUND? YOUR TIME TO BUY LAND IS NOW! INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. GAURANTEED 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. 409745-1115.

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, all elec., stove & refrig., mini blinds, CA/H, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 553-1479 or 735-5230.

FIELD WORKERS 5 temp positions; approx. 8 months; job to begin 5/15/13 through 1/15/14; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; planting of sugarcane by hand, farm and field duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment.

Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to workers. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.50 per hour; ; 40 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered by HMC Farms, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 207-0505 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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

LARGE 3/2/2 HOME in the Country-1.14 acresquiet,wooded LCM neighborhood-Beautiful updates

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)

HERE’S MY CARD! 735-5305 or 886-7183

ARMY OF ONE LAWN SERVICE

Call Mark

626-4295 738-3304

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

TERRELL’S

738-5001 Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and Stump Grinding.

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

HARRY’S

Since 1963

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

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

886-4111 302302

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FINANCING AVAILABLE 302

302302

ONE CEMETERY PLOT for sale in Hillcrest Gardens. Call 988-0684.

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

10 ACRE TRACT on Grigsby rd., LCMISD, MUDD water and sewer available, wooded tract with dirt house pad, mobiles & livestock OK, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC.745-1115.

33’ TRAVEL TRAILER on 50’ x 100’ lot in Gillcrest. T.T. is less than 2 yrs. old, like new, never used, has 2 slide outs, Queen bed, Lg. shower,

media center w/ TV, call for more deails @ 594-8112.

ALMOST AN ACRE IN OFISD, septic, $25,000, (409) 499-2128.

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

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

QUAIL TRAILS OFISD, 2.5 acres with padsite, livestock and mobiles OK, financing available, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115.

GARAGE SALES WED. & THURS., 5008 MAGNOLIA, McLEWIS, behind the Trampoline place on the IH-10 W. feeder rd. frm Hwy 62, LARGE SALE, lots of variety, 7 till ? Antiques, chairs, table, bar stools, hand & power men’s tools, air compressor, portable air tank w/ gauges and hoses, truck diamond plate tool box, 5,500 Generator, Sony entertainment stereo, above grond pool round steps, control valve for pool sand filter, new 16’-18’ boat cover still in box, collectable dishes, sheets, bedspread, baby clothes, toys, jewelry, nice adult clothes,, men’s Levis, More!

FRI., 2860 CLAIRE DR., OF, Hwy 1442 to Terry Rd (at RR tracks) E. (R. from BC) to Claire, 7:30 till 2. Bird and Squirrel feeders, bird houses built like log cabins, odds and ends.

FRI., 9113 BESSIE HTS. RD, OF, off Hwy 1442, 8 till 11.

Queen size bed, recliner, couch, furniture, home decor, toys, clothes, Micheal Kors, Lots More!

FRI. & SAT. 3135 PANDA RD, LC. 8-5 Friday, 8-Noon Saturday. Ping pong table, furniture, crystal, clothing, kitchen items, etc.

FRI & SAT, 4019 N EDDIE ST, ORG. (Greenway Park I). 7am until. Quilting frames, famed artwork, new large dog kennel, large mirrors, mens & womens designer clothing, plus size clothing, Texas Monthly Collectable Coffee Mugs, books, vinyl record, sold wood twin headboard & chest of drawers, sofa, occasional tables, tools, home decor, lg dorm size refrigerator, household items.

SAT. 2721 DOWLING, WO. 7am-1pm. Women-Men-Girls clothes, girls twin bedding, books, movies, lots of other items.

Come check it out!

SAT. 857 SHARP, BC. 7AM UNTIL. Don’t miss out! Recent newlyweds making room for new stuff. Lots of houseware items and home decor. Some electronics and small home appliances. Men/Women clothing, shoes, and much more.

SAT. 242 LOCH LOMOND RD, BC. 7am-2pm. (Clear signs will guide you if you start at the BC Post Office!) Multi-Family Garage Sale! Roll top desk, dresser, oak fireplace mantle, toys, clothes, and loads of other stuff.

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE! Card Ads Only $25 Per Week

(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, or 320 Henrietta, Orange

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53. 500 sheets 55. Surfer’s turf 57. *”Killing me softly with ___ ____” 61. *”I’m puttin’ on my ___ ___” 64. Bye to Edith Piaf 65. Frigid 67. Impulses 69. Rubber-____ boots 70. And not 71. High-pitched laugh sound 72. Walk, as through mud 73. ___ Goo Dolls 74. Brewer’s staple DOWN 1. Reggae precursor 2. Ancient Peruvian 3. Bleacher feature 4. Rounded hairdos 5. Chastise 6. Popular newspaper page 7. Variable, abbr.

8. Quickly or rapidly 9. Dutch settler in South Africa 10. Breezy 11. The Muse of history 12. Razor-sharp 15. Sometimes denoted as a “v” 20. Fertilizer ingredient 22. Barley bristle 24. Nb on Men-

deleev’s table 25. *”I will survive... I know I’ll stay _____” 26. The press 27. A whiter shade of pale?

29. Carbamide 31. Scotch ingredient 32. *”Lady sings the _____” 33. Some do this with taxes 34. Awaken 36. Former Speaker of the House 38. Phoenix’ team 42. Dictation taker 45. Corpse’s garb 49. Asian capital 51. *”I didn’t shoot no ______” 54. *”I’m sitting here, doing nothing but _____” 56. *”You and me and the devil makes _____” 57. Door fastener 58. “White Wedding” singer 59. Fodder holder 60. Start of something big?

61. Apprentice 62. Turkish honorific 63. Found in a caddie’s pocket 66. Dove’s sound 68. Part of tennis match

Solution from last week ACROSS 1. Indian instrument in “Norwegian Wood” 6. Lab eggs 9. *”I want my baby ____” 13. *Mack the _____ 14. Type of test for women 15. Bridal veil fabric 16. Of sour taste 17. Pitcher’s stat 18. Bone-chilling 19. *”I’m the wonderer, yeah, the wonderer, I roam ______” 21. *”Lean on me... I’ll

help you _____ __” 23. Hit the slopes 24. *”I read the ____ today oh boy” 25. It makes a guitar louder 28. Small ornamental case 30. *”Hey, I just met you... but here’s my ______” 35. Like beef with little fat 37. Aphrodite’s son 39. Artillery burst 40. Doing nothing 41. Puzzle combining

pictures and letters 43. Hula feast 44. Opinions from Barbara, Elisabeth and Joy 46. *”____ no mountain high enough” 47. Danson and Seth MacFarlane’s stuffed animal 48. Like a smell or taste of soil 50. *Now you’re just somebody that I ____ to know” 52. *”I ___ the bad moon rising”

Classified ads TRAVEL TRAILER

2007 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. 35 ft, 3 sides, 2ACs w/D. surround sound stero, 2 TVs, king bed, lots of storages. Excellent condition. For more info, call 409-738-2294. $37K.

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

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

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

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

25’ JAYCO T.T., rarely used, very clean, (409) 886-1896.

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.

R&R RV PARK Bridge City Fema Trailer & Single Wide for rent $100 to New Move-ins Trough April 18th.

(409) 697-2552

Sweet Creations, etc.

Gifts • Candles • Candy • Flowers

Come get your Incredible Plant Stand to dress up your patio!

Residential & Commercial Cleaning

Sparkling

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HOME OF THE

INCREDIBLE GARDEN

PLANT STANDS & PLANT HANGERS Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

(Behind PK’s Grill)

409-886-1630 • 3515 Mockingbird, Suite C

NOW HIRING

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 3, 2013