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The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Memorial Day salute to local veterans Debby Schamber For The Record

Memorial Day is more than backyard barbecues and going to the beach, but is a federal holiday which occurs annually on the finally Monday in May to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving their country in the military.

Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to

Orangefield Bobcat Wall of Honor The Orangefield Athletic Department is developing a “Wall of Honor” for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level.

Much of the Orangefield Bobcat memorabilia was lost in a fire in the early 1990’s. An effort is being made to rebuild the collection.

The Orangefield Athletic Department is asking for the community’s help to rebuild this “Wall of Honor” that will celebrate the accomplishments of their athletes, past and present.

For any questions, please call the field house at 735-4504 or email jsmalley@esc5.net.

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commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks the end.

Everyone is invited to join in honoring Orange County veteran in the 10th annual event held 6 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, located at 3810 Martin Luther King Drive in Orange on the campus of the First Church of the Nazarene.

The program will include guest speakers along with patriotic music from the Orange Community Band. The patriotic tribute will honor all veterans and those currently serving in the military. The program will also feature the Southeast Texas Color Guard and the Patriot Riders Motorcycle Group,Complimentary refreshments will be served after the program.

This year, the guest speaker will be Perry Jefferies, manager of the TexVet Initiative, a network designed to support Texas military, veterans and family members with information and referral services by facilitating the delivery of these services across traditional boundaries. TexVet also serves as the hub for the statewide peer to peer counseling network and volunteers.

Through its network and event-based activities, TexVet has initiated a “No Wrong Door” policy for the veteran community, its partners have become more knowledgeable about the other services available to veterans, and veterans are properly connected to the services they need most.

Jefferies served as a First Sergeant with the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He hails from Waco, the son of a long line of Army Veterans and Shirley Jefferies, creator of the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. After deploying to Iraq and traveling with the cavalry through the Sunni Triangle, his unit moved to the Iran-Iraq border and set up Camp Caldwell, future home of the new Iraqi Army.

Jefferies joined the Army after enlisting in the Texas National Guard and served in Korea, Germany, and the United States before deploying to Iraq. He was awarded the

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Memorial Day festivities to honor local veterans Ron Emmert and Ray McDowell, accept a $500 check on behalf of the Heritage Veteran’s Memorial Plaza Monday afternoon, from Kristen Williams, of the Sabine Federal Credit Union.

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WOCCSD board member jailed Debby Schamber For The Record

While most candidates were out working the polling sites to reach potential voters on election day, May 11, Bryan Keith “Chop” Thomas Muhammed, was sitting in the Orange County Jail.

Muhammed had been there since May 7 on a contempt of court warrant MUHAMMAD out of Harris County for failure to pay his child support. He was released on May 14. However, even without making an appearance at local voting sites, he managed to defeat his opponents for a seat on the West Orange-Cove CISD board.

Those elected to seats on the board with the highest votes counts were Mary Ann Kirksey with 407 votes, Hardy O’Neal with 404 votes, and Bryan “Chop” Thomas Muhammed with 288 votes. Defeated was Rickey Jacobs with 260 votes and Harry Barclay with 248 votes.

Muhammed was sworn in on Monday evening as board members held a meeting, according to a posted agenda online on the WOCCISD website.

On the Facebook website, Muhammed lists his children as Ashle Taylor, Jaida Mu-

hammed, AJ Muhammed and Schade Thomas.

It is not known for which children he owes the back child support payments.

The WO-C CISD has seven trustees serving staggered terms of three years. State law provides that a trustee election shall be held in May of

each year for the purpose of electing trustees to vacancies that occur due to the expiration of the term of office of incumbents.

WO-C holds an at-large election with two or three seats on the ballot, with the recipients of the most votes earning election. Qualifica-

tions for office are to be a qualified (registered) voter, take the official oath of office, service without compensation, and have lived in the state for 12 months and the district for six months, according to the WOCCISD

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What now for LCM? Debby Schamber For The Record

Now that the Little CypressMauriceville CISD $56 million bond issue was approved by voters, school officials will now work on the next steps to fulfilling their plans of safer and more efficient campuses.

Committees from each campus will meet with the already hired architect to fine tune the plans. School officials will also begin considering on who the construction manager will be and submit their qualifications. During the June meeting, the school board will narrow the list down to no more than five candidates. The candidates will then submit their cost for the construction. The best candidate for the job will be chosen during the July school board meeting.

Once a construction manager is selected, then the vari-

ous projects can go out for bids, according to Greg Perry, assistant superintendent.

Perry expects to have PERRY all the bids done and construction to start by the spring of 2014. He also has a goal in mind of the entire process taking up to three years to complete. But, with so many variables, it is difficult to put a definite time line on the project at this point.

In the mean time, there is a lot of planning to be done such as the timing. Officials know portable buildings will need to be used while construction is being done, so the timing is important so the buildings can be moved from one project to the next in a timely manner.

“We are excited about the prospects and look forward to

the day it is completed for the teachers and students to enjoy,” Perry said.

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

For this proposal, school officials worked to make a list of everything they needed, but the costs turned out to be $72 million. So, they decided to cut back and work on what was a priority and the most needed improvements instead.

“We have the same problems now, just five years later, “ Perry previously said.

But, Perry added, the bond money will not be used to build new football stadiums or even new schools, but to make improvements on what they already have. There will be

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Over the decades, three officers killed in the line of duty the scene.

Dowden fled to Louisiana to get help for his injury to his ear which was bleeding. The friend panicked and called police. Dowden fled to his residence in Hartburg where he was apprehended.

Blancett was found hiding in a houseboat in West Orange.

After all the commotion and shooting, Gray lay dead with a bullet to the head. It was a tragic end to an exciting night for Gray.

Denton said he owes his life to Gray and his actions.

“I owe everything to that man,”Denton said.

Denton contemplated leaving law enforcement, but thought that would not be what Gray would have wanted.

Denton stayed with OPD until 1976 before working for the

Debby Schamber For The Record

Recently, across the county, police were taking time to reflect on their fellow brethren who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.

Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

In Orange, there have been three officers with the Orange Police Department who have lost their lives in the line of duty. They are Johnny Godwin, Ed O’Reilly and Danny Gray.

The first officer to be killed in the line of duty in Orange was Police Chief Ed O’Reilly.

O’Reilly was standing outside the Ingram Cafe on May 29, 1935, located on the southwest corner of Fifth and Main Streets, which is now the Lutcher Theater parking lot.

He was talking to a friend when Edgar Eskridge, a First Baptist preacher, drove by and shot at the police chief.

O’Reilly had just celebrated his 41st birthday a few days before when the buckshot pierced his skull and he died.

The city commission met May 31 to appoint John D. Godwin Jr., 31 years old, as acting police chief. But, less than four months later, he too would be killed in the line of duty.

Godwin was with another officer, George LaFitte, when they received information about two fugitives who had assaulted a cab driver before stealing his cab. At about 9:30 p.m., they spotted what they believed to be the stolen cab.

The vehicle was driven by Cylde Dawson and the passenger was B.F. Thompson. The officers stopped the cab on Green Ave. between 3rd and 4th Streets. Lafitte had his shotgun pointed at Thompson while Godwin confronted Dawson. The events what happened next are unclear, but Godwin was shot in the abdomen. Godwin was transferred to the local hospital where he died the following day.

Nearly 40 years passed before another officer lost his life in the line of duty. Captain Danny Gray, 31, became the third police officer killed in the line of duty on June 28, 1974 during an attempted jail escape.

Gray was a 10 year veteran of the department and a graduate of Stark High School in Orange. Ronnie Denton had grown up in Riverside with the Gray brothers and were childhood friends. Years later, upon his return from the Vietnam war, Gray contacted Denton about a job at the Orange Police Department. At the time, the only opening in 1973 was as a dispatcher. Denton was working the graveyard shift when Gray was killed.

OC Master Gardeners monthly meeting The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners is held at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. A potluck supper and the business meeting will be held first or program will start at 6:30PM. They will have a program on hydroponics in July. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of each meeting. The public is invited to attend each meeting. Please visit their website http://txmg.org/orange for more information or to contact us.

Highway Patrol and the Nederland Police Department.

Denton is currently an officer with the Bridge City Police Department where he has been for nearly 20 years.

“Danny would have wanted me to stay with this,” Denton said. “As a tribute to him, I’ve stayed.”

Billy Wayne Dowden and Clifford Blancett were indicted on a capital murder charges. After the ballistics report showed the bullet didn’t come from either man’s gun but a fellow officer’s gun, District Attorney, Sharon Bearden briefly scrambled. A new statute at the time allowed the charge to stand because the two men’s actions caused Gray’s death.

Dowden pleaded guilty and received a life sentence. He is currently in the Stiles Unit.

His brother, Charles Dowden, is also serving a life sentence on charges of murder and aggravated robbery in the Ellis Unit.

Blancett also went to trial.

He refused to plead guilty to murder but would have pleaded guilty to other charges, such as felon in possession of a firearm. However, his sentence was truly a life sentence since he died in prison.

The photographs of the three officers who will killed in the line of duty in Orange, now proudly hang in the lobby of the Orange Police Department to be seen by all visitors.

In addition, a conference room at OPD, was named after Gray.

They hold retirement parties,blood drives and other events in the room, but never forget their fellow officer who died protecting others.

Danny Gray was killed in June 1974 in the line of duty while attempting to thwart a jail escape and protecting his fellow officers.

But, before the shooting occurred, Gray would accomplish something he had always wanted to do which was to catch a suspect during a robbery.

His wish came true when he was dispatched to a convenience store located at 10th Street and Green Avenue. The robber, Charles Dowden, walked out of the store still wearing his mask. He was stuffing the pistol into his back pocket when he saw the officers. He reached back for the gun, but realized it was too late and he surrendered.

A short time later, Charles Dowden’s brother, Billy Wayne Dowden, would arrive at the jail to break his brother out. It was about 4 a.m. when Billy Wayne Dowden and his accomplice, Clifford Blancett, arrived at the jail. Charles Dowden was upstairs in the jail when the chaos started.

Billy Wayne Dowden, wearing a mask, entered the building while Blancett waited outside. Once inside, Billy Wayne Dowden suddenly burst through the door of the dispatcher’s office demanding the release of his brother. He put a pistol to Denton’s face.

Gray, who was standing near the dispatcher’s window, hit Dowden in the face which knocked him into the hallway.

By this time, Blancett had come into the building and

struck Gray over the head with a shot gun which caused the gun to break. Dowden attemted to use Gray as a shield to once again enter the small room, according to Denton.

In the mean time, Denton ran back to the area near the stairwell and quickly grabbed and gun and began loading it.

Denton looked up and saw the door opening again and began shooting. At the time, Denton didn’t know his fellow officer had been shot.

The next thing Denton knew, Dowden was standing in the hallway at the dispatcher’s window.

Denton had a clear shot of the suspect.

As bullets were fired into the small room, Denton thought of his wife and children. He also thought to himself, “I am not going to live through this.” Even though Denton had looked death in they eye during his time spent in Vietnam during the war, this was much worse since he could look his possible killer in the eye as he fired the gun.

Denton tried to fire the gun again, but all he heard was a click. The gun failed to fire.

Dowden returned fire a total of nine times. The room grew quiet and Denton seized the opportunity to call for help from other officers.

Dowden who was out of bullets, along with Blancett left

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Bronze Star for service in Iraq. He has served in infantry, armor, and cavalry units as a cavalry scout, platoon sergeant, first sergeant, supply sergeant, and as an instructor at the Armor School at Fort Knox. He retired in 2004 and was awarded the Legion of Merit. He is a member of the Order of Saint George for service to Armor and Cavalry.

A graduate of Pierce College in Washington, he worked with the Armed Services Blood Program at Fort Hood for seven years before joining the TexVet Initiative at the Texas A&M Health Science Center and is a founding member of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

The Heritage Veteran’s Memorial Plaza ws dedicated on Memorial day weekend in 2004.

Inscribed on plaques incorporated into the plaza are the names of scores of defenders of America’s freedom who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines at home and abroad.

The plaza features a life size sculpture “Tears from a Grateful Heart” by Scott Stearman, a Colorado artist, which depicts a soldier kneeling before the grave of a fallen comrade. Also featured in the plaza is the ship’s bell from the U.S.S. Dyson. Built in Orange, the U.S.S. Dyson went on to earn the Presidential Unit Citation and 11 battle stars for World War II service.

Orange County veterans’ names may be added in granite for $40. Messages may be added to bricks in the memorial for $100. For more infor-

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staff benefits, such as health insurance, and for substitutes. This brings the total payroll amount to $22.3 million which is substantially more than the almost $14 million received in state funds. In fact, the State is short by $8,326,243, according to district officials.

In the end, voters approved the bond issue and the district is preparing to use the funds to make the necessary improvements.

Other election results include; Jason Woods defeated Blake Istre for a place on the LCM school board. In addition, the top three winners for the West OrangeCove CISD are Hardy O’Neal, Mary Ann Kirksey and Bryan Thomas.

In the city of Orange elections, Tommy Ferguson defeated Cullin Smith in District 2 and Mary McKenna narrowly defeated Annette Pernell in District 4.

For the city of West Orange, the winners were Mike Trahan and Chuck Winter who will serve on the city council while in Bridge City, Kevin Mott and Robert Simonton will retain their seats on the council.

school officials plan to have one central door where a person cannot gain access into the school without being let in by someone working the door. A system such as this is located at Bridge City Elementary.

However, not everyone was for the bond proposal. A flyer with what district officials called “misinformation” was circulating in the area.

Enrollment as of May 2, 2013 is 3,342 instead of the 3,633 stated in the flyer. According to district officials, the claim is false and off by 291 students.

In addition, LCM is budgeted to receive $13,973,757 in funding this year from the State of Texas rather than the $20.6 million stated in the flyer. There is a difference of of $6,626,243 which is almost half of what the State allocates. Furthermore, the flyer claims the $20.6 million, which is really $13,973,757, the district receives in State funding, “easily pays staff with millions to spare.”

The truth is the current budget has $20.2 million budgeted for full-time staff salaries and an additional $2.1 million to pay for

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workers struggle to feed the students on outdated equipment. At one of the schools, they use a plastic tub to wash the dishes.

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

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

But, most distressing is the lack of security for the schools. Unfortunately, a person can approach any side of a campus and gain entrance without being intercepted which makes it unsafe for the students inside.

‘In today’s world, they need to be more secure,” Perry said. “You can’t have people just walking in anymore.”

Over the years, there has been more than one case of shooting students by an intruder. LC-M

major improvements done on all the campuses.

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

A video presented at a meeting showed the conditions students and teachers are forced to deal with on a daily basis. It showed the cracks in the floor which runs under desks, taped floor tiles to keep them in place and mold on the light fixtures above their heads. In addition, there are buckets throughout the school to catch the rain water when it drips while they wonder what affect it will have on the light fixtures if water should seep into them. In addition, a classroom at Little Cypress junior high school has been deemed unusable because of a dripping ceiling which has caused the damp carpets to ripple and wreak of mildew. In several cases, the bond will allow some classrooms to be replaced.

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

The population of the schools has grown over the years and the school cafeteria which was once a gathering place for students to eat their lunch is now too small.

The seating is limited and some students are forced to go outside in the Southeast Texas scorching, damp, or frigid weather conditions. In addition, food service

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Citizens are welcome to attend the Board of Trustees meeting held in the Administration Building board room, at 6 p.m. the last Monday of each month. The agenda is posted at the Administration Building, 505 15th Street, according to the WOCCISD website.

Several attempts to reach the superintendent, James Colbert Jr., for comment, after contacting their public information officer, were unsuccessful. In addition, Muhammed was “unavailable” for comment.

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MONSTROUS TORNADO HITS MOORE OKLAHOMA On May 3, 1999, Moore, Okla. was destroyed by a tornado.

On this Memorial week, when we remember our veterans killed in all wars, terror hits us again here at home. Scores were killed when Moore was again hit by a monster tornado, packing 200 mile per hour winds. For 40 minutes it left destruction over a mile wide. The 1999 twister was the highest recorded winds at 302 mph, killing 36 people and causing over $1 billion in damage. Despite the winds not being as strong, the May 20, 2013 tornado, because of its time on the ground, left total destruction. When I heard that many children, kindergarten to third grade age, had been in a school hallway that no longer existed, my mind went to prayer. Time has proven that some of those small children were killed. That is so sad. What a blow to those young couples just starting out in life, losing their child, maybe two, and all their possessions. We take life for granted every day. During war we have learned to expect death but never consider how many of our follow citizens die yearly in natural disasters. We have been criticized as being fools for living on the Gulf Coast but I wouldn’t trade it for Tornado Alley. With a hurricane we get plenty of warning, we have the choice to leave or stay. The people of Moore had 15 minutes and were told everyone not underground were not likely to survive. An EF-5 storm on the Fujita Scale is the most powerful type of twister known to man. Time will paint a very dark picture of death and destruction seen only in wars. Many stories, some of survival, will be told that will pull at your heartstrings and cause you to count your blessings while praying for those poor, unfortunate people of Moore. Many more twisters are expected around the country. Hopefully they will be minimum and spare life. While remembering our veterans who were lost in battle, take time to say a prayer for our fellow citizens who faced the worse day of their lives. *****I must move on.

Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

NEW BEGINNING AWAITS KREE Our Southeast Texas girl, Kree Harrison, came up short on national votes but she made a lot of fans along the way. We haven’t heard the last of her. American Idol, Season 12, gave her the exposure and her talent propelled her to the final two.

That’s overcoming tremendous odds, starting with 100,000 contestants and making it to the top with a chance to win it all.

Idol winner Candice Glover, who is a great talent, took three tries on different years to win it all. She will be a star. Talent wise very little separated the two. I think Candice got a better selection of songs that highlighted her great pipes. I suspect before the month is over Kree will have a recording contract. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was with Keith Urban and his group.

Since American Idol, Kree has made a guest appearance on the Kelly and Michael daytime show and is suppose to appear on the Grand Old Opry in the future. Kree’s grandfather, Wilson Roberts, was disappointed but he put it best, “All you can expect in life is a break, Kree got that, now it’s up to her what she does with it. In my heart of hearts, I believe she will make the most of it.” We join him in wishing Kree a happy 23rd birthday and may all her dreams come true.

END COMES FOR ALL LOCAL TEAMS Our local high schools all bit the dust over the weekend. The Bridge City baseball Cardinals were the only team with a good shot to move on. Leading 4-0 in the fifth, they let the game get away losing to Huffman 5-4. It was a great season for the Cards. The seniors will be missed and will long be remembered for the years and effort they put out as members of a proud Cardinal bunch.*****Losing two out of three, the Orangefield Bobcats faced a tough Silsbee bunch in the playoffs.

The Bobcats came further than anyone expected when the season started, something everyone should be proud of. Good luck to the seniors and thanks. *****The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears, in a best of three, just couldn’t get the train on track and lost the first two games to Ridge Point, 2-0.

What a great bunch of girls, they were exciting to watch and have every reason to be proud of their accomplishments. Again, thanks to the seniors for their dedication and may life bring the best. To all the seniors, we know these high school years with your teammates will always be treasured.

CBO CUTS 2013 DEFICIT ESTIMATE The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects a $642 billion budget deficit, down $200 billion from its February estimate and the smallest annual shortfall since 2008.

The long term deficit projection is also improved. CBO estimates a 2015 deficit of only $378 billion. The report is good news for the White House, yet more evidence that the President’s policies are contributing to the most rapid deficit reduction since World War II. The new CBO outlook might take the sting out of the Congress on fiscal battles that dominated the last session. The report buys the President and Congressional leaders more time to maneuver the politics of the debt ceiling vote and sequester. Another battle over the debt ceiling could

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 14 Years Ago-1999 Residents of Moore, Okla. are still digging out from a powerful twister, with 300 mph winds, that destroyed the town on May 3.*****Louis Dugas, Jay Tanzen and Richard Turkel drive to New Orleans to argue before the entire Fifth Federal Circuit. Sixteen black robed judges heard their arguments and asked many questions. All three lawyers reported it was an exciting and grand experience. *****Karen Jo Vance, county clerk, gave Dugas a book on their return titled, “Why you Say It.” The book contains stories behind our everyday words and phrases. Louis says it’s amazing what he learned about simple words, like “Shampoo” etc. *****Congrats to Eric Eshbach, who vaulted 18.2 ¼ feet, making him the world’s greatest high school pole vaulter. Coming in second at the State Championships was fellow Orangefield vaulter, Jonathan Henly, who received the silver medal with a 17.3 vault. The Bobcats brought home first and second and Eric set a world record.*****Former West Orange-Stark baseball star Bruce Aven went three for four with one homerun to beat the Brewers 14-3. Bruce is batting .372 in the major leagues. *****Bridge City Coach Les Johnson and Wanda celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary May 20. (Editor’s note: If my addition is right, Wanda and Les celebrated their 58th this week. They make their home in Bastrop. We send our friends, who keep up with us on our website, our sincere best wishes for a long, healthy life.)*****Evelyn Morse, 73, passed away last week, May 11. Survivors are husband Howard, sons Gary, Wayne and Kenneth and daughter Kathleen. A grandson she raised preached his first sermon at her service Thursday after being ordained just the day before. *****Attorney Karla Rogers has a good point when she says, “Judges shouldn’t have to run under a national party banner.

Honestly, I’ve never known any judge who ruled based on being Republican or Democrat.” (Editor’s note: That was 14 years ago and still is true today. Taking it a little farther, no one should be elected or defeated in local government based on a national party. Local candidates should be judged on qualifications, not party banner. Party voting is a dumb way to pick the best candidate.

34 years ago, 1979 On May 28, Memorial Day, the Putman B. Curry official Texas historical grave marker will be dedicated in Evergreen Cemetery. Dr. Howard Williams, historian, researched and wrote the historical narrative required to receive the official marker. Curry was born Sept. 16, 1835. He died in 1873. The war hero settled in Orange, married Eliza Ochiltree. They had four children. He was a merchant, hotel operator and newspaper publisher. *****The Killer Bees, a group of Texas Senators, including Sen. Carl Parker, go into hiding. It was their only recourse, to stop a special presidential primary at the cost of $5 million to taxpayers. *****W.T. Oliver wins a hush puppy contest in Lufkin. *****Mary Dorothea Fontaine Smith has a birthday on May 21. *****Edgar Wooten will be 25 on May 24. *****Karen Dunn, a cut little blond, celebrated her birthday on May 20. Looks like her mom; acts like her dad. *****Sue Bailey, Rob’s other half, is featured in a Texas Highways magazine article. The story also features Sidney Island. Sue is warden of the National Audubon Society. *****Bickham Lincoln-Mercury holds a midnight sale. Sale ends at daylight. *****West Orange Mustangs hold their all-sports banquet. Receiving awards are Lyn Broussard, volleyball; Geneva Vontours, track; Retha Jones, basketball; Scarlet Bland, golf; Sheila Ryan, Tennis; Earnest Anderson, football; Greg Marshall, basketball; Gary Withworth, Tennis; Kevin Wolford, baseball; Greg Hill, track; Retha Jones, Outstanding Female Athlete; Van Barnett, Outstanding Male.*****The Bridge City baseball team is in the playoffs against Brenham.*****Outstanding athletes honored at BC: Pat Meeks, baseball; Wesley Munlin, tennis; Lydia Moreno, basketball; Tammy Poindecker, track.*****N.J. “Vic” Vicknair has surgery.*****Ladonna Higginbotham and Ricky Hollier are to be wed May 26.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Lauren Parrish, Will Schisler, Bailey McCurry, Gary Hollingsworth, John Hanes, Louis Purifoy, Billy Raymer, McCartney Miller, Justin Trahan, Tracy Davis, Amanda Uzzle, Philip Douglas Thomas, Joey Williams, Rusty Williams, Fran Bullard, Gracie Lemley, Jane Logsdon, Nelson Derrick, Chris Green, Jack James, Cutler Hubbard, Jo Lynn Harris, Judy Duncan, Sheryl Frazier, Archie McLellan, Barbara Olson, George Ragsdale, Logan New, Greg Williams, Mary Majors, Willamette Reynolds, Dylan Ball, Dylan Maas, Mary Donahey, McKenzie Louvier, Robert Herin, Bruce Montague, Charlene Terro, Honor Lee Smith, Lee Ludwig, Jacque Phelps, Jeanie Larch, Judy Landry, Kyle Smoke, Maureen McAllister, Michael Garcia, Rebecca Brumer, Shelly Smith, Kelli Boehme and Steffan Milligan.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Orange Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion held a grand opening ceremony over the weekend. I give much credit to former mayor, Brown Claybar, who pushed that project through despite some vocal opposition. It‘s a plus for Orange that will be enjoyed for many years to come. Go take a walk, it‘s a great addition to the city.*****Farmer’s Market, on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, at Big Lot parking lot, is in full swing. An abundance of fresh produce, many different kinds of homemade jellies and jams and many plants and hanging baskets are all available. I got two blueberry bushes ready to plant.

Billy Peveto has new potatoes and other good stuff like tomatoes, squash, peppers and loads of healthy vegetables. A special treat that was available Saturday was a loaf of Julie Teresa Chisholm’s homemade, wheat bread. Julie tells me she grinds her own wheat and bakes the loaf to nice, firm, tasty bread.

What I did was pre-heat the oven to warm and heated the loaf for a few minutes. When I took it out I had delicious fresh baked bread. I ate half of it with figs before I could stop myself.

You can visit Julie Theresa for special orders at the Farmer’s Market. Visit the Market on Wednesday and Saturday and keep it alive so you can shop for all the fresh vegetables and produce that will be coming our way. *****After a month of try-

ing, I got our friend Doug Harrington on the phone Sunday.

I’m glad to report that other than having low energy levels, he’s doing good in is recovery.*****Also our friends Don Harmon and Jerry Wimberly are continuing with their cancer treatments and are optimistic that some day they will beat the disease. Our prayers are with them. *****Billie Sol Estes, 88, died in his sleep last week. As a young man I met Billie Sol on a couple of occasions. By the time he was 30 years old he was a millionaire. His connection to Orange County was at age 21, in 1946, following the war. He bought Navy houses from the U.S. government and moved the small houses to Pinehurst and later sold them off. Some of those buildings were sold to Clay Dunn and were part of the Midway Motel in Bridge City. In 1953, Billie Sol was named one of the “Ten Most Outstanding Young Men in America” by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.

However, in 1962, during the J.F.K. administration, L.B. J.’s friend, Billie Sol, was convicted of using phony financial statements, involving non-existent fertilizer tanks. My impression of him was he was very personable. If you didn’t know better, you would have thought he was a preacher. *****Oxbow, 15 to 1, trained by D. Wayne Lukas and ridden by 50-year-old jockey, Gary Stevens, pulled out an upset to win at the Preakness Stakes. The Kentucky Derby winner Orb came in fourth. Another year with no Triple Crown winner.*****Speaking of winners, Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney and Mitt Romney were all on the tube this past weekend. I guess President Obama’s recent problems gave them cover. *****A few fine folks we know celebrating their special day in the coming days. May 23, is a special day for a special young lady. Over the years Amanda Uzzle has made her family proud. She’s a joy to everyone who has ever known her. ***Also celebrating on this day is an industrious, hard working young man, with a strong sense of family values. Best wishes to Billy Raymer. ***The twins Joey and Rusty Williams celebrate on May 24. Both will do to ride the range with. ***Celebrating on May 25 is the birthday of lovely Barbara Olson, always a lady with class and a caring heart. ***Celebrating also on this day is Constable Mark Philpot .who has two reasons to celebrate. The day also marks 22 years of marriage to Babette. Happy anniversary to Mark and Babette. ***May 26 is longtime Bridge City resident Mary Majors’ big day. Mary and Dr. Joe, Bridge City’s first dentist, raised their family in B.C. They have moved to College Station a few years ago. Son, Dr. Chuck Majors, lives in nearby Caldwell. The Majors played an important part in the development of Bridge City.***May 27 finds Bruce Montagne, Robert Herin, and Charlene Terro celebrating.***On May 28 nice lady, Maureen McAllister, celebrates, also Lee Ludwig, Michael Garcia, Judy Landry and Kelli Boehme.***A happy 60th birthday to our friend Margaret Toal. She’s much wiser than her years. Keep on keeping on. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list.*****Taylor Swift won eight of 11 Billboard awards, Justin Bieber won three, including “Male Artist” and the coveted “Milestone” award, beating Swift and Bruno Mars.

Prince got the “ICON” AWARD.*****Jude and Monty Turley just returned from a seven-day cruise on Carnival, out of Galveston, making stop in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, etc. They had a great time and a nice break from routine. I wonder how attorney Jack Smith made it a week without Jude. Apparently not too good, he was getting treatments at the chiropractor Monday morning. *****Our office manager, Nicole Gibbs, recalls the Moore, Okla. tornado in May, 1999, she was 16 years old. She feels for today’s residents of Moore. Her sister teaches nearby but was alright; however her best friend and family lost everything, taking a direct hit. See Nicole’s story and pictures in this issue. Meanwhile, Neighbor Cox and Ms. Ginny were concerned for their daughter Karen and her family. Grandson Kegan, who lives near Norman, saw the large storm but it missed that town. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and a special gathering next week at Novrozsky’s. Everyone is welcome.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK At midmorning it started raining; by lunchtime, Calvin Breaux and Mason Comeaux got rained out on dere construction job. Dey ate dere lunch dem, and went to TeeBoy’s Bar and Grill for a few beers.

Da rain kept coming down, eight inches in all. Da guys dem, kept on drinking while da rain pour. By later afternoon, dem, dey were boat loop-legged and talking crazy bout dere wives being mad cause dey not home, Comeaux blurred out, “Say Breaux, if I went to you house, and made love to you wife, would dat make us kin, hanh?”

“No Comeaux, but it sure would make us even.” Breaux replied.

C’EST TOUT Next week, we will feature our graduation issue. If you have a student graduating from high school or college, you can honor them with a nice picture ad, with information for only $30 and free color. Let everyone else know that you’re proud of your student. *****Notice to all advertisers: This will be a nice issue for you to advertise in. Every school in our market will be featured. This souvenir issue will give your business a lot of exposure. Call our office, 735-7183 or 886-7183, to speak to an account executive.*****Where I think the GOP efforts to make scandals out of the IRS and Benghazi will hurt the most is slowing down President Obama’s jobs effort. Wall Street is booming and the economy is on the move. The distractions however, don’t help the focus on jobs. One thing I’ve wondered about is why Douglas Shulman, a Bush IRS appointee, who led the IRS for much of the targeting of the Tea Party, has yet to be questioned. Frankly, I don’t believe any president would be foolish enough to use the IRS or the Treasury. That’s how they got to Al Capon, Dandy Don and hundreds of mobsters however. All this scuttlebutt is about stopping progress and Obama programs such as back ground checks, immigration, jobs, etc. Everyone in congress needs to get back to work and accomplish something. *****The law will be out in full force this Memorial Day weekend. They are going to be targeting everyone not wearing seat belts. So remember, “Click It.” The state will raise several million over those four days. Don’t contribute to state funds.*****You will never know how much I really appreciate your loyalty to this column. Thanks for your time. Stay safe. Take care and God bless.

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Monster tornado rips through Moore, Okla.; devastation left behind Nicole Gibbs Special For The Record It was only a cloud and in an hour’s time, it turned into a powerful, monstrous tornado.

There’s never more than a few minutes to get underground, in the center part of the house or in a bathtub with a mattress on top of you. Two hundred mile an hour winds ripped through everything and left nothing but destruction and dismay.

Two elementary schools hit, businesses torn to shreds, thousands of people left without homes or cars. Loved ones and pets missing. Cell phone towers and land lines down.

What do you do? Where do you go?

Thousands of Oklahomans took to the streets. They abandoned their homes and just started walking, searching for shelter. This, in a nutshell, was the chaotic scene that unfolded Monday in Moore, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City.

I lived in Oklahoma from 1997 to 2008. I moved to Southeast Texas on Jan. 1, 2009 but Oklahoma is still very close to my heart. My two older sisters live there, one in Oklahoma City. My very best friend lives in Moore, Okla.

When I saw a tornado was heading towards Moore, my heart sank. I followed the news and was checking Google Maps to see if the tornado was heading towards his house.

Sure enough, it was. The fear I felt Monday was the same fear I and every other Oklahoman felt on May 3, 1999 (I’ll get to that later).

I immediately started sending text messages to my friend, Chris, to check on him and his family. I received at text at 3:28 p.m., “tornado hit us.” I began to panic.

I started sending messages to his family members letting them know what he told

me and asking if they’d heard anything. About an hour later, his sister told me he, his wife and their two year old daughter were okay but were trapped in a storm shelter. I knew my nerves would not settle until I heard from him.

I sent a text to my sister, Danielle to see if she was okay.

She lives about 20 miles away from Moore but she teaches at a school not far from the path of the tornado. Her school and my nephew’s school were put on lockdown. The tornado came close but just barely missed them. “Praise Jesus.

Thank the Lord.”

Finally, at 6 p.m., my friend, Chris called me. They were okay but the house, the cars and their pets where gone. I breathed a small sigh of relief but my heart was and still is heavy. Neighbors, a man in military attire and a gentleman from the local fire and rescue had to dig through what was left of the roof, some brick from the outside of the house and had to pull up the fallen garage door to find Chris’s storm shelter. They were given a few minutes to gather up some stuff that wasn’t damage and then they were evacuated because of a gas leak.

I was glued to live streaming news from Oklahoma City’s KFOR news station, following search and rescue operations taking place in Moore. I spent every second I could on Facebook, checking on my friends that live in and around Moore, and I kept my cell phone on me at all times waiting to hear more news from my dear friend.

Tornados are common in Oklahoma. Everyone there knows exactly what they need to do. Oklahomans take the weather very seriously and follow it closely but nothing can prepare for you for the worst possible outcome.

I remember watching the news when a tornado ripped

through the same area on May 3, 1999. I’ll never forget that day…my 16th birthday. Sixtysix tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and Kansas.

The most significant tornado first touched down southwest of Chickasha (where I moved from) and became an F5, the strongest tornado there is, before dissipating near Midwest City. It tore through the southern Oklahoma City suburbs of Bridge Creek, Moore, Del City, Midwest City and Tinker Air Force Base. It caused $1.1 billion in damages and 36 people lost their lives in the tragic event.

Experts are saying Monday’s tornado was much worse than the one on May 3, 1999. As of press time, the current death toll was 24. The damage… well, it was bad. Moore is being compared to a war zone.

No power or running water, debris scatter throughout neighborhoods, city streets and even across Interstate 35.

The FBI and National Guard were called into to help secure the area from looters and other crime. I even heard the phrase “you loot, we shoot.” on the news last night.

And then my husband and I heard the newscaster say that seven small children drowned at the Plaza Towers Elementary School. My heart was shattered. “How? Why? Why did those babies have to die?”

I find myself battling the urge of driving back to the place I once called home to help my friends and everyone in need. But here’s the great thing about Oklahoma and Oklahomans: when people need help, everyone comes out of the wood-work to help.

People were lined up to give whatever they could not even 12 hours after the tornado touched down. People rushed to the grocery store, bought package after package of bottle water and drove the streets of Moore (or rather the ones they

A house after an EF5 tornado ripped through Moore, Okla. COURTESY PHOTO.

could drive down) just to hand out water to first responders, victims and even media personnel onsite.

Oklahomans are known for having a big heart…THAT is what I love most about Oklahoma. Despite what tragedy may happen, they are always there…offering a helping hand, a warm bed, a blanket, a shoulder cry on. Oklahomans are the epitome of “love thy neighbor as yourself.”

All that being said, it’s going to take a lot to rebuild this beautiful city. So, here I am asking you help in whatever way you can.

You can text “STORM” to 80888 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army; text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross; or text “FOOD” to 32333 to donate $10 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. All donations will be donated to the local branches in Moore and will show up on your cell phone bill.

Donations are also being accepted at local business listed below: • Triangle Therapeutic Physical Therapy at 5957 9th Ave in Port Arthur and 6755 Phelan Suite 28 in Beaumont.

• First Pentecostal Church at 185 Camp Street in Vidor.

• Premier Real Estate at 1195 N. Main in Vidor. Call 409658-8888 for after hours donations.

• Valrico’s in Nederland at 3108 Nederland Ave. They are leaving Thursday morning to bring supplies to Moore.

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DPS increases patrols for Memorial Day weekend The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increased patrols Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators statewide.

“Memorial Day is a time of reverence and remembrance for all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw.

Farmers Market open Wednesday, Saturday Orange County Farmers’ Market is held 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays and 7-10 a.m., Saturdays throughout the growing season in the Big Lots parking lot on MacArthur Drive.

Produce and items expected to be available this week include: Green beans, sugar snap peas, yellow squash, potatoes, red onions, mustard greens, tender greens, blueberries, blueberry bushes, yard plants, house plants, homemade jams and jellies, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade cookies and granola, fresh bread, and more.

For more information, contact any of the market coordinators: Jim Frasier- 409-6563739; Billy Peveto- 409-2895289; Jean Fregia- 409-6706121.

The Orange County Farmers’ Market is sponsored by Texas AgriLIFE.

“DPS encourages Texans to mark the holiday responsibly by adhering to safe driving practices and by not drinking and driving.

“Troopers will be out in force, and are prepared to issue tickets to drivers disobeying traffic laws in an effort to keep our roadways safe.”

Last year during the Memorial Day weekend, DPS troopers arrested 609 drunk drivers and issued more than 6,000 speeding citations, nearly 1,400 seat belt and child safety restraint tickets, and cited 825 drivers for driving without in-

surance. Additionally, troopers arrested 264 wanted fugitives and 219 suspects with felony warrants. The increased traffic enforcement also resulted in 10 drug cases and 16 stolen vehicles recovered.

Drivers can take a variety of measures to help ensure safe travel during the Memorial Day weekend, including: • Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas, heavy traffic and unfamiliar areas.

• Eliminate distractions while driving, including the usage of mobile devices.

• Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.

• Don’t drive fatigued, and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

• Drive defensively, as holiday travel may present additional challenges.

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before your trip begins.

• Slow down or move over for tow trucks and police, fire and EMS vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law.

things. Clothes, furniture, shoes, toys should be donated at a later date.

The Red Cross and the Salvation Army are currently asking for the following items: bottle water, gatorade, diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, hand towels, individually wrapped snacks, work gloves and pet supplies.

Watch out scammers and never give personal information out.

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Shangri La honors Memorial Day with ceremony on May 27

A ringing of the Great Bell, followed by a moment of silence, will take place at 3:00 p.m. during the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27, 2013.

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, in Orange, Texas, will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn Staff Report For The Record

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The program will begin with the singing of the National Anthem by Eric Arceneaux, a six-year Navy veteran and Shangri La staff member. He will also perform an A Cappella rendition of America, the Beautiful. Following Arceneaux, Vietnam veteran and Shangri La volunteer Charlie Rothrock will speak briefly about the importance of Memorial Day and the significance of the holiday in honoring fallen soldiers. The ceremony will include a ringing of the Great Bell, followed by a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. Concluding the event will be a bugle performance of Taps by Will Poppe, a student at Lamar University.

“Memorial Day offers a time of remembrance and a day to honor the many brave men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces,” said Joseph Johnson, Interim Director of Shangri La. “We are honored to commemorate the military sacrifices made for our country by hosting a presentation on this important holiday.”

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C ommunity Memorial Day Bulletin Board Ceremony Monday, May 27, 2013 Program included with paid admission Join us at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, Texas, for a Memorial Day Ceremony, on Monday, May 27, 2013, starting at 2:30 p.m., to remember those who gave their lives for their country.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating.

Shangri La will be open on Memorial Day from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for visitors of all ages.

Entry to this program is free of charge with paid admission to Shangri La. ®

Located at 2111 W. Park Ave. • Orange, Texas 409.670.9113 • www.shangrilagardens.org Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas. © 2013 Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

Tenth Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans 6:00 PM Sunday May 26, 2013 Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza 3810 M.L. King Drive • Orange, Texas

COME SHARE IN THIS PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE TO ALL VETERANS AND THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR MILITARY SERVICES Keynote Speaker: Mr. Perry Jefferies Manager of Tex/Vet INIATIVE TEXAS A&M HEALTH SERVICES SCIENCE CENTER ALSO FEATURING THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS COLOR GUARD, PATRIOT RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP, ORANGE COMMUNITY BAND & OTHER PATRIOTIC MUSIC & COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOGS AND APPLE PIE FOLLOWING PROGRAM Home of the life sized bronze sculpture

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OF Athletics creating Wall of Honor The Orangefield Athletic Department is developing a “Wall of Honor” for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level. Much of the Orangefield Bobcat memorabilia was lost in a fire in the early 1990’s. An effort is being made to rebuild the collection. The athletic department is requesting an 8x10 photo and the year of recognition.

Donations to the “Wall of Honor” may be dropped off at the field house between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The boy athlete photos will be hung in the field house and the girls pictures will be hung in the new gym.

The Orangefield Athletic Department is asking for the community’s help to rebuild this “Wall of Honor” that will celebrate the accomplishments of their athletes, past and present. For any questions, please call the field house at 735-4504 or email jsmalley@esc5.net.

Farmers Market open Wednesday, Saturday Orange County Farmers’ Market is held 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays and 7-10 a.m., Saturdays throughout the growing season in the Big Lots parking lot on MacArthur Drive.

Produce and items expected to be available this week include: Green beans, sugar snap peas, yellow squash, potatoes, red onions, mustard greens, tender greens, blueberries, blueberry bushes, yard plants, house plants, homemade jams and jellies, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade cookies and granola, fresh bread, and more. For more information, contact any of the market coordinators: Jim Frasier- 409-656-3739; Billy Peveto- 409289-5289; Jean Fregia- 409-670-6121.

The Orange County Farmers’ Market is sponsored by Texas AgriLIFE.

Shangri La will be open throughout Memorial Day, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., for visitors of all ages. Public outpost tours will be offered throughout the day and both the Garden Store and the Star and Crescent Moon Café will be open to serve visitors. The Memorial Day Ceremony will be included with paid admission to Shangri La. For more information, visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

Located at 2111 W. Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for STARK Cultural Venues members.

Admission fees for the Gardens at Shangri La are $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (age 65 and up), students (with ID), and youth (age 10-17); $2 for children (age 4-9); and free for toddlers (age 3 and under). Outpost tour fees are in addition to Gardens’ admissions, and visitors are reminded that participants of an outpost tour must be 4 years of age or older. Group tours are available by advanced registration.

BC Lady Cardinal basketball camp to be held June 10-13

The Bridge City Lady Cardinal Basketball Camp will be held from Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13 at the Bridge City High School Competition Gym and BCE Gym for the little girls.

Grades fourth through sixth will meet from 1 to 2:50 p.m. and grades seventh through ninth will meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a girls only event. The camp package will cost $65 and will include a camp t-shirt and a new Baden rubber basketball. Please sign up by May 24 for the camp package. The cost just for the camp will be $60, no deadline to sign up. Just show up the first day of camp. Please make all checks out to Jennifer Willis. Please email Jennifer for for applications at Jennifer.Willis@bridgecityisd.net. Forms and checks need to be mailed to Head Girls’ Basketball Coach - Jennifer Willis, Bridge City High School, 2690 Texas Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Ladies Auxiliary to VFW taking member dues The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2775 are making plans to attend State Convention. National moved their convention to an earlier date, so Texas had to do the same. The Ladies Auxiliary is now collecting “Early Bird Dues” for the fiscal year 2014 ‘Parade of Transmittals’ at State Convention in June 12-16. Members who have let their dues lapse and wish to reinstate OR remain continuous may send their dues to Jeanette Clark, Membership Chairman, at 3705 Martin St, Orange, TX 77630 or Patricia Kemp, Treasurer, at 4700 London Circle, Orange, TX 77632.

Please make checks payable to LAVFW Post 2775 in the amount of $18. If you are a cancer patient or know of anyone in the Nursing Home or very ill, please contact Jeanette at 409883-0264. The auxiliary pays these dues with the utmost discretion.

Post members may mail their membership dues to Post Quartermaster Wilbert Duhon at 1716 37th St; Orange, TX 77630.

Make checks payable to VFW Post 2775 in the amount of $22.

Mustang golf tourney to be held June 24 Mighty Mustang GFW Golf Tournament will be held at Babe Zaharias Golf Course beginning at 8 a.m. on June 24. Four man scramble costing $50 per player or $200 per team.

The Might Mustang GFW is a 501(c)(3)non-profit corp., supporting extra-curricular activities and academics at West Orange-Stark CISD. Zummo links, sodas and water will be supplied. Players can bring their own cooler and beverage. Long drive, closest to hole prizes.

There will be an auction on signed helmets from Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, Alabama, LSU and the Seattle Seahawks by Earl Thomas. If schedule permitting, Earl Thomas will be in attendance.

Call Ray Hancock at 409-988-6833 to enter or to become a hole sponsors.

OC Master Gardeners monthly meeting The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners is held at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. A potluck supper and the business meeting will be held first or program will start at 6:30PM. They will have a program on hydroponics in July. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of each meeting. The public is invited to attend each meeting. Please visit their website http://txmg.org/orange for more information or to contact us.

OC Band to meet every Thursday The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome! The band performs Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day concerts. At least one traditional band concert is performed annually. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Deaths and Memorials Michelle Tidmore Orange Michelle Tidmore, 55, of Orange passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Born in Los Angeles, Calif. on June 27, 1957, Michelle was the daughter of Carl David Tidmore and Barbara June Kanna. She was a talented musician who played the guitar, sang beautifully and wrote her own songs.

While she lived in California she volunteered for legal aid and enjoyed helping those in need.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara June Kanna.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Dean Oster of Orange; father and step-mother, Carl David and Sharon Tidmore of Valliant, Okla. and daughter, Shawna Tidmore of California. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joseph and Logan Dean Clarke and Zierra and Kiera Tidmore; and sisters, Darcy Comeaux and husband, James of Orange and Donna Sauceda and husband, Joe of California.

Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

James Russell Prejean Orange James Russell Prejean, 47, of Orange, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Orange on Oct. 22, 1965, James was the son of Julius and Mary Mazie (Leleux) Prejean. James previously worked for I.T.W. Mueller. He had a God-given talent of being an exceptional mechanic, tackling many jobs others would have given up on and being meticulous, and done every job to perfection.

He was a loving son, husband, father and brother and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, James is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Lisa (Lilyquist) Prejean; and son, Dylan Prejean both of Orange.

James is also survived by his brothers, Johnny Prejean, Bryce Prejean both of Orange, Donald Prejean and wife Cathy Prejean of Channelview and Austin Prejean of Orange; sister, Stacie Longron and husband Artie of Deweyville; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Claybar, Dan Lilyquist Jr., Jason Lilyquist, Shawn Hilson, John Roy Fredrick and Odell Caraway.

Nora Lee Sanders Formerly of Orange Nora Lee Sanders, 87, of Conroe, a former resident of Orange, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Strake House in Conroe.

A graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange with the Rev. Tom Phelan, of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange on Nov. 12, 1925, Nora was the daughter of Simon A. Bourgeois and Mary Virginia Miller Bourgeois. She graduated from Orange High School in 1944, where she was a member of the Bengal Guard.

Nora was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest T. Sanders, brothers, Herman Bourgeois and S.A. “Booty” Bourgeois Jr.; and sister, Vivian

Carr.

Nora is survived by her son, Steven Sanders and his wife, Leslie of Houston; daughter, Vicki Schell and husband, Doug of Hideaway; grandchildren, Christopher Schell, Katy Schell, and Olivia Sanders; greatgrandchild, Blake Schell; sister, Jeanette Calhoun and husband, Charles; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Bourgeois.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; 700 North Street # M, Beaumont, Texas 77701, (409)8831613, American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718, 1-800227-2345, or the charity of your choice.

Brek Michael Jenkins Orange

Brek Michael Jenkins was born and passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur.

A graveside service was held Monday, May 20, at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches with Pastor George Gau, pastor of Turning Point Church in Vidor, officiating.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mark McBride, Brek is survived by his parents, Andre and Nardis Jenkins of Orange; brother, Dredyn Joseph Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Don and Nicole Glass of Orange; paternal grandparents, Allen and Tammy Colomb of La Porte; and paternal grandfather, Karl Comeaux of Abbeville, La. Little Angel Unknown, A little angel unknown I, am, my place is as an angel in a secret land. I didn’t have a name as such, you didn’t get the chance, I wasn’t meant to live on earth just touch you by the hand. I’ve been sent to touch your lives and I know you’ll think that cruel, but its only special people that are chosen exceptions to the rules. I knew you would love me from the very start, from that first sighting and beating of my tiny heart, so I know that it will hurt you that you have to say goodbye, but I am your guardian angel now and I’ll dry the tears from your eyes.

I’ll be there by your side wherever you now go, I will hear you speak of me often and what I might have been if I’d grown, I’ll be the special angel in the picture that you have, I’ll remind you of my brother and my dad, I’ll have your little features all of you as one and I’ll love you always as my special mum. You might not have got to see me as a living breathing thing, but I’ll be the ribbon around your heart and my love will be deep within, this pleasure I promise will be mine, to be your guardian angel from now until the end of time.

I’ll gift you with my presence every night within your dreams, walk always as your special unknown angel gifted to you within just for a short while, so think of me often and smile, For I, am your very own special unknown gifted child. Mommy and Daddy love you.

Curtis James LaBry Orange C u r t i s James LaBry, 46, of Orange passed away May 20, 2013.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Born in Orange on June 26, 1966, Curtis was the son of Glen Joseph and Katie V. (Duhon) LaBry. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and playing video poker but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy LaBry of Vidor; parents, Glen Joseph and Katie LaBry of

Orange; son, Taylor Glen LaBry and step daughters, Kelly Ybay and Karrie Love. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronald LaBry and Phillip John LaBry and wife, Rhonda all of Orange; nephews, Cody and Alex and grandchildren, Heaven, Trey and Jacob.

Lee J. Kelly Formerly of West Orange Lee J. Kelly, 94, of West Orange, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home in Many, La. Funeral Services were heldTuesday, May 21, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. David Millner, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange, officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Toro, La. on Sept. 28, 1918, Lee was the son of Alvarado Fernando Kelly and Edwin (McNeely) Kelly. A Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, Lee served as an Honor Guard at the Nuremberg Trials, a series of military tribunals held by the Allied forces of World War II for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military and economic leadership of Nazi Germany. Lee retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as a guard.

Lee enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and teaching them how to drive on the back roads of Louisiana. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his many friends.

He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Corene Kelly; three sisters; and one brother.

Lee is survived by his son, Willie Joe Soape and wife, Juanita of Orange; three daughters, Bobbye Carroll Scarber and husband, Prentice, Peggy Soape Armentrout Taylor and husband, Ken and Janice Ann Soape Burns and husband, Ronnie all of Orange.

Lee is also survived by his nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; two nephews, Willie Hayes Jr. and Charles Kelly; and three nieces, Bess Sauls, Brenda Woodall and Karen Buxton.

Robert Armentrout, Chuck Burns, Willie Hayes Jr., Kirby Alford, Gary Alford and Paul Peveto served as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Don Kelly and Wilbur Wilson.

Davie Ruth Thompson Orange Davie Ruth Thompson was called home to our Lord on May 16, 2013.

A gathering of friends and family to celebrate her life and works was held Tuesday, May 21 at the Praise Center of the First United Methodist Church in Orange Davie was born on January 11, 1934 to Arthur B. Graves and Marie Todd Graves.

Davie Ruth was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and went on to Business School.

Davie was a giving, caring, and beautiful woman who raised her family, traveled around the world, and then settled back in Orange. She was very active with her church family of First United Methodist Church and later with her church family at Faith United Methodist Church, Orange. She was instrumental in working with United Methodist Women and many church Outreach Programs along with many Children’s Miniseries. Davie was a devoted volunteer and worked tirelessly helping with a wide variety of Church Activities for many years.

Davie Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Marie Elizabeth Vines; her husbands Sam Carpenter Sr. and Oscar Charles Thompson; brother, Arthur Graves Jr.; and son David Stanley Carpenter.

She is survived by her mother-in-law Opal Thompson; grandchild Stanly Carpenter and family; and Heidi Carpenter and family. Also surviving are step-children Thad Thompson of the Dallas area, Vicky Thompson of Euless, Kimberly McDonald (Tim) of Orange, and Oscar Charles Thompson, Jr. of Hurst. She is also survived by three brothers-in-law, George

(Francis) Thompson of Beaumont, Dean (Barbara) Thompson of Weatherford and Andy (Dru) Thompson of Arlington.

Davie is remembered lovingly by a host of close friends who share the fact that their lives were all wonderfully touched by such a woman.

In lieu of flowers: donations may be made in her memory to the Myra McDonald Fund of the First United Methodist Church.

Brinley Stafford Deweyville Brinley Stafford, 84, of Deweyville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with the Rev. Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial followed at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

Born in Morgantown, W.V. on Nov. 6, 1928, Brinley was the son of Earl Victor Stafford and Bessie Regina Stanley. Following the death of his mother, he was raised by his father and stepmother, Eve Stafford.

He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange and worked as an oiler at Alpha Portland Cement Company.

He was preceded in death by parents; and sons, Everett Vincent Stafford and Hugh Nathan Hryhorchuk.

Brinley is survived by his wife, Jeanette Stafford of Deweyville; son, Wilbur E. Hryhorchuk of Indian Lake; grandson, Anthony Eugene Hryhorchuk; brothers, Terry Stafford, Victor Stafford, Charles Stafford and Rodney Stafford all of West Virginia; and sisters, Patricia Orchard of California and Nadine Orchard of West Virginia.

Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Ruth W. Crawley Covington, La. Ruth W. Crawley, 90, of Covington, La., formally of Orange, passed away May 15, 2013, at her residence.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, May 19, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Orange is officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Ruth was born Oct. 9, 1922 in

Dickensonville, Va. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Arthur Andrew Williams and Etta Dickenson Williams. Her early life was spent in Virginia.

She graduated from Temple Hill High School, Castlewood, Va. in 1939. Continuing her education, Ruth attended Radford University in Radford, Virginia. In 1943, she earned a BS degree in science and education.

Following World War II, she met the man who would become her life partner, Major John Emmett Crawley Jr. John and Ruth were married Dec. 27, 1946, in the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church near Dickensonville, Va. They settled in Charleston, W.V. where John began his job as a Chemical Engineer for E. I. DuPont de Nemours. With a shortage of teachers following World War II, Ruth immediately got a job at Stonewall Jackson

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High School in Charleston, W.V. She taught general science and biology. While in Charleston, W.V. three sons were born to Ruth and John. Their twins, Robert Arthur Crawley and Williams Edward Crawley, were born in November of 1950. A little over a year later, in December of 1951, their third son, Donald Eugene Crawley was born.

In November of 1964, John’s career with DuPont moved the family to Orange. Ruth became involved with her church and community, serving many organizations and holding many offices. She became a Deacon and Elder at First Presbyterian Church, belonged to the William Diamond Chapter of DAR, AAUW, Friends of the Orange Public Library, Leaf and Petal Garden Club, Antique Study Group, Red Hat Society and sev-

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

‘Operation: Storm Ready’ Comes to Ford Park May 29 Entergy Texas, local groups to showcase storm season preparations Staff Report For The Record

Rita, Humberto, Ike. Familiar names to all of us in Southeast Texas, names recognized for the damage and destruction these hurricanes brought with them. Are we ready for what may come in 2013?

Entergy Texas, Inc. says, “Yes!” and is ready to show you why at Operation: Storm Ready, a prehurricane season event set to take place from 9 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, May 29, at the Ford Park Exhibition Hall in Beaumont.

Entergy Texas has partnered with a variety of local governmental, emergency and social service agencies to provide interesting displays and activities related to storm response. Those attending will have the rare opportunity to see the kinds of equipment used during storm restoration. But there are 13 other wide-ranging exhibits as well. Those include the National Weather Service, the Coast Guard and a number of other agencies.

The Port Arthur Mobile Command Center will be on display while the Jefferson County sheriff’s department will get to show off its department helicopter and boat. The Beaumont Chapter, American Red Cross, will have its emergency response vehicle on hand and, just in case you haven’t had the opportunity to do a good deed lately, LifeShare Blood Centers will have their bus available for potential donors.

“Bringing Southeast Texas back to normal after a storm is never a one-man show for any organization,” explained Todd Dunkleberger, regional customer service manager for Entergy Texas and master of ceremonies for Operation: Storm Ready. “We are very pleased to be able to bring in so many of our partners. This will give all of us the chance to talk to our friends and neighbors in Southeast Texas about what it means to prepare and be ready for a storm.”

The day’s agenda includes the following:9-9:30 a.m.

Indoor and outdoor displays, booths and activities open to attendees.

9:30-10:20 a.m. - Presentations Chris Hebert, TropicsWatch manager for ImpactWeather, Inc. Vernon Pierce, Entergy Texas customer service director Shawn Corkran, Entergy Texas transmission and distribution director 10:20-11 a.m.- Panel Discussion Carmen Apple, district coordinator, Texas Division of Emergency, Management.

Sue Landry, director, SETRPC Homeland Security and Emergency Planning Division Lt. Tim Ocnascheck, emergency manager, City of Beaumont

“Writing Strong Women” offers sense of empowerment Penny LeLeux For The Record When Sylvia Dickey Smith started writing, she not only wanted to be a story teller, she wanted to make a difference. As a feminist writer, she creates strong female characters that have overcome adversity, be it controlling men, sexual or mental abuse or just coming to terms with their own insecurities and conquering them.

She uses her background as a counselor to weave tales with plausible storylines and tackles sensitive subjects contemporary to today’s world.

Four of her books take the form of mysteries based in her hometown of Orange, Texas. “Dance on His Grave” introduces you to Sidra Smart, a 50 something woman breaking free of a 30 something year marriage that was suffocating her spirit. Through the process of learning the ropes of private investigation she finds her voice as she breaks through years of suppression from a controlling husband and lifestyle. In freeing her own spirit, she helps others free their own.

Sid’s back story is not unlike Smith’s own. Both were married at 17 and were in controlling marriages with religious backgrounds.

Smith started college in her 40s and discovered a whole new world she didn’t know existed. She broke free of her marriage and became a counselor.

She started her writing career in her 60s. Smith kept talking about writing and one day a friend told her, “Sylvia, you’re always talking about writing a book, just shut-up, sit your butt in the chair and write it.” That was her call to action. It was time to put up or shut up.

“Writing Strong Women” has become her motto.

“Dance on His Grave” is based on a client she had as a counselor. The client always wanted Smith to tell their story to help others.

After much time, “Dance on His Grave” is the result of that encounter.

“Dance” was followed by “Deadly Sins Deadly Secrets” and “Dead Wreckoning.”

She then penned a historical novel, “A War of Her Own” that takes place in Orange during the shipbuilding boom of World War II. Some of that story was based on her mom.

Most recently published was another in the Sidra Smart series featuring the cantankerous “Boo” Murphy in “The Swamp Whisperer.”

Currently a standalone novel, “Original Cyn” is being shopped to publishers by a new agent Smith recently signed with.

Smith spends much time promoting her books through book signings and speaking engagements, networking with other writers and working on the next great novel.

Though she visits her hometown of Orange frequently, she lives in Georgetown, Texas and will soon be relocating to Hot Springs, Ark. with current husband, Ret. Army Col. William Smith.

OBITUARIES From 7A eral bridge clubs. In 1980, she joined the staff of the Stark Foundation as a docent at the W.H. Stark House. She was a docent for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John E. Crawley Jr.; and sister, Frances Williams Banner.

Ruth is survived by her son, Robert A. Crawley and wife, Barbara of Austin, William E. Crawley and wife, Kathy of Orange and Donald E. Crawley and wife, Elizabeth of Bush, La. Ruth is survived by her grandchildren, Sharon E. Crawley of Costa Mesa, Calif0., Stephen L. Crawley of Carbondale, Ill.; and step-grandchildren, Vance Long of New York, N.Y. and Scott Long and wife, Christine of Austin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630 or your favorite charity in her name.

Grover C. Bishop Bridge City Grover C. Bishop, 89, of Bridge City, died Monday, May 14, 2013, at DuBuis Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services was held Saturday, May 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the McLewis community of Orange.

Born in Coffeyville, Kansas on Aug. 6, 1923, Mr. Bishop had lived in the area since 1956. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1964. Following his service in the Navy, he began his career with Levingston Shipbuilding Company in Orange, working there until the closing of the company. He then transferred to Gulfport Shipbuilding Company where he worked until his retirement.

He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Lloyd Grubbs Post of the American Legion in Orange, where he had served as a past Post Commander.

Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Mamie (Hutchcraft) Bishop; wife, Betty Bishop; brothers, Coy

Bishop and Dan Bishop; and sister, Lou Ann Conley.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Bishop; granddaughter, Karlee Watkins both of Bridge City; brother, Roger Bishop; and sister, Zelda Lundburg, both of Iowa.

Dr. John E. Wade III Formerly of Orange On May 12, 2013, Dr. John E. Wade III, age 60, of Joplin, MO. passed from this earth.

John was a servant of God, loving husband, father, son and physician. He was a student of knowledge, a true renaissance man who loved his family, animals, his country and community. He brought joy to those who were around him.

John Edward Wade was born in Dallas, on June 5, 1952 to John E. Wade Jr. and Bobbie Cherry Wade. He grew up in Orange, graduating from Stark High School in 1970. He then attended Lamar University where he earned a degree in Biology, with high honors, before going on to medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he earned his M.D. Following medical school, he completed his residency training in Psychiatry and served his country in the US Air Force, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal. Dr. Wade was in practice for many years, greatly caring for his patients. He touched many lives and always wanted to make a difference.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy, of Joplin, Mo.; his son, Christopher Wade, of Austin;and two grandchildren, Harper and Cole Wade, of Austin. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. John E Wade Jr. (Bobbie), of Orange; sisters, Cherry Wade of Arlington, Mary Jane Stewart, Orange, Nancy Stark, Orange; numerous nieces and nephews & his beloved pets.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Joplin, Mo. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or to the American Heart Association.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

OCP announces auditions for 39 Steps

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Announcements Congratulations to Crystal Einkauf Voegeli, RN, FNP

Staff Report For The Record

Orange Community Players, Inc. will host auditions for “The 39 Steps” 5-9 p.m., May 28 and 29 at the playhouse located at 708 Division Ave. in Orange.

“The 39 Steps,” by John Buchan is a two time Tony Award winning play, winner of the Best New Comedy award, and the lon-

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gest running comedy on Broadway with its 500th performance celebrated on May 19, 2009.

There are four actors in this play who will collectively play a cast of dozens, if not hundreds of characters (depending on talent and Olympian courage) throughout the play.

Richard Hannay: Suave, debonair, and vaguely English. Hannay is an everyman turned hero with dashing good looks and a pencil moustache.

Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela: Germanic femme fatale, beautiful Scottish peasant, headstrong English woman of the modern age (1940’s). She is (literally) the only REAL woman in Richard Hannay’s crusade.

The other two actors are the lynchpin of this show. These two parts may just be the most challenging, and rewarding, roles of anyone’s career: Policemen, assassins, traveling merchants, a paper boy, a mastermind of evil (and his wife), daredevil pilots, a jealous husband, the very elements themselves.

Everyone who comes to see this show may play hell trying to describe it, but they’ll talk about it for the rest of their lives.

The rehearsal schedule will be made available on the nights of auditions.

Performance dates are scheduled for Sept. 19-29, 2013.

On April 19, 2013 Crystal earned a master’s degree in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) at the university of Texas Medical branch, in Galveston, Texas.

Crystal maintained a 4.0 grade average and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, and Who’s Who among students in American Universities and Colleges. She currently resides in Bridge City, Texas. Crystal plans to work in Southeast Texas as a Family Nurse practitioner.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Louisiana anglers dominate bass event COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

I haven’t spoken with a single angler that fished last weekend’s Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend, but I think that it is probably safe to assume that the 3,527 entrants were forced to deal with the same howling wind that raked the entire Texas coast.

The good news was that they could at least trailer and fish protected coves and creeks.

The bad news is that 3000 other anglers all had the same idea!

Wesley Thomas of Converse, La. made the most of the home field advantage factor and eventually staked his claim to a new truck, bass boat and $2500. He caught his 9.

62-pound winning fish on Day 1 and had to sweat out the remaining two days which included two near misses Sunday morning. Two more nine pounders were weighed in during the 8 to 9 a.m. hour, but both fell ounces short.

Thomas caught his winning fish on a Strike King 10 XD crankbait. Toledo Bend is a joint venture impoundment between Texas and Louisiana, but the amateur bass fishermen from the state of Louisiana put a whooping on their neighbors in this event. The top five places were all won by Louisiana fishermen as were five of the six exact weight checks worth SEE COLBURN PAGE 3B

STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

The 2013 baseball and softball season is now in the record books.

All of Orange County’s state playoff contenders were eliminated in their respective playoff rounds last weekend.

After a thrilling come from behind 3-2 victory in the Class4A regional quarterfinal round against the Nederland Lady Bulldogs, the LCM Lady Bears were defeated by Ridge Point in the semifinal round on Saturday.

The Lady Bears dropped Game I against the Lady Panthers in Alvin on Friday. The best-of-three series resumed on Saturday at Port Arthur Memorial High School as the Lady Bears fell prey to the Lady Panthers 2-0.

The loss ended a remarkable season for the Lady Bears who reign as the Dist. 20-4A champions. Propelled by the pitching of Raven Cole, an LSU Eunice signee, were ranked No. 1 in Texas.

On the baseball diamond only two Orange County teams were left standing going into the regional quarterfinal round last week.

The Orangefield Bobcats (2111), the third seed in Dist. 21-3A, and the Bridge City Cardinals, the second seed, were both knocked out of the playoffs during weekend playoff action.

Orangefield was defeated by the Dist. 21-3A champions the Silsbee Tigers ending a good post season for the Bobcats led by second year head baseball coach Todd Trawhon. Orangefield lost Game One on Thursday 5-1 but split the series on Friday defeating Silsbee 5-3. It would take all three games for Silsbee to advance in the playoffs finally eliminating Orangefield on Saturday 6-2 at Vidor High School.

The post season for the Bridge City Cardinals came to an end on Saturday in a one game winnertake-all in La Porte. The Cardi-

Bridge City Cardinal catcher Hunter Uzzle gets a hit in playoff action against Huffman on Saturday.

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nals lost to the Huffman Falcon 5-4.

Bridge City jumped out to an early lead in the second inning as Ashton Hunter singled in Preston Pittman from second after he doubled off the left field wall. BC struck again in the third inning scoring three more times while extending their lead to 4-0.

Senior pitcher Hayden Guidry cruised through four innings allowing one hit until he ran into trouble in the top of the fifth.

Huffman put together a rally against three Cardinal pitchers and managed to score five runs, four of them with two outs, and take a lead they would never relinquish. The Cardinals were unable to scratch out another run over the final three frames and eventually fell 5-4.

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Senior pitcher Hayden Guidry during his last performance on the hill for the Bridge City Cardinals.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

An easy out for the Cardinals. Bridge City senior first baseman Nick Portacci in playoff action Saturday.

RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

The story of the game for Bridge City. Cardinal senior second baseman Bryce Sampere looks to the umpire for the call.

Another season in the books

Bridge City Cardinal senior Preston Pittman attempts to cover home plate on an overthrown pitch but can’t make the play before Huffman slide in to score.

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This season saw the Cardinals continue their excellent run of quality baseball as they claimed a share of the district title, number 22, and progressed three rounds deep in the state playoffs ending with

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Founder bite has been consistent in the bayous as shown here by Dickie Colburn.

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It was a back yard affair for three of the top five as the towns of Converse, Many and Anacoco are little more than a long cast from the lake. Orange anglers, however, earned their fair share of hourly money as they cashed eight hourly checks. Keith Worthy kicked the whole thing off by winning the first hour of the first day and Joe Stidham won the 9-10 hour on Day 2. Both bass were worth $1000 and Worthy netted an additional $400 on

Day 3.

While post spawn double digit bass proved hard to find and even harder to catch, the numbers were certainly there.

The final totals for the three day event showed that the 3,527 entrants brought 3009 bass to the scales. The next in-state McDonalds Big Bass Splash is scheduled for Lake Fork the weekend of September 20^th on Lake Fork.

If you are a bay fisherman you had to really want to fish to take your chances

on Sabine Lake or Calcasieu this past weekend. There was some catching that took place even in the open lake, but the whitecaps added to the challenge.

Brad Deslatte took his act to Calcasieu over the weekend and basically reported that the only thing he found different across the river was significantly more boat traffic.

He added that anglers crowding into the back water lakes and narrow bayous also found both land owners and Game

and gafftops like it as well and that his daughter could care less as long as something is pulling back!

Hopefully, Mother Nature will be a little kinder to area folks fishing the annual S.A.L.T. Club Memorial Day Tournament this weekend.

Headquarters for the event will be the club house on Pleasure Island, it kicks off Friday night at midnight with the final weigh-in set for Sunday

Wardens on hand to explain what is and isn’t considered to be navigable water!

He also added that every available launch was packed in spite of the wind and that several local guides told him that they no longer try to even guide on the weekends. He had two good fishermen with him and they managed to catch only a few reds and a handful of small trout in two days.

The last of the runoff was the biggest problem for Sabine anglers opting to fish the semi- protected water in the ICW and the ship channel.

There were some decent trout as well as redfish caught by the more persistent anglers with the better catches coming out of the lower ship channel. Two groups did well fishing live mullet on a Carolina rig, but most of the fish were caught on tails.

The bite in the canals and drains in the Game reserve was very decent provided you had enough boat to safely get you across the open lake. Once you were there it was dealer’s choice as far as lures were concerned. Some of the better flounder catches were made by anglers fishing GULP on a quarter ounce head, but 3 inch Usual Suspects in Cock of the Walk and Silver Shiner colors worked as well.

The Swim Baits and four inch paddle tails like the Sea Shad and Flats Minnow in pumpkin-chartreuse and red shad yielded not only flounder but redfish and trout up to five pounds as well. I talked with Adam DeRouen at the Riverfront Park celebration Saturday evening and he said that you don’t have to fish the VuDu shrimp under a cork to catch fish which was news to me.

He said that he and his daughter have done very well on flounder and small slot reds lately fishing the shrimp with a 1/8^th ounce split shot pinched on his line about a foot above the lure. They are basically fishing it at the mouth of cuts when the water is moving. He said the drum

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There will be an inshore division only this year with a top prize of $750 up for grabs for the largest trout, flounder and redfish. Each category will pay three places. The largest drum, sheepshead and croaker are also worth cash prizes.

You can pick up an entry form at Simon Outfitters and Peggy’s On the Bayou.

Orangefield Bobcat ‘Wall of Honor’

The Orangefield Athletic Department is developing a “Wall of Honor” for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level.

Much of the Orangefield Bobcat memorabilia was lost in a fire in the early 1990’s. An effort is being made to rebuild the collection.

The Orangefield Athletic Department is asking for the community’s help to rebuild this “Wall of Honor” that will celebrate the accomplishments of their athletes, past and present. For any questions, please call the field house at 735-4504 or email jsmalley@esc5.net.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Weekend proves to be disappointing to many sports fans

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Whether it was on the local sports scene or a national event, this past weekend provided a FOR THE RECORD downer to many avid fans.

Orange County high school baseball and softball supporters were hit with a triple-whammy as all three schools that entered this weekend with the high hopes of continuing their respective runs toward a possible state championship were dashed.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears, who won the District 20-4A championship and were ranked as the state’s No. 1 team in Class 4A at one time because of their timely hitting and solid defense, could find neither against Ridge Point, losing by 2-0 scores both Friday and Saturday.

The Lady Bears had a difficult time getting hits with runners on base and also committed some defensive blunders at inopportune times in both 2-0 losses. But they did have a great season.

The Bridge City Cardinals were breezing along with a 4-0 lead over Huffman in their Class 3A Regional baseball quarterfinal match-up when the roof caved in on them in the top of the fifth inning.

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The Cards’ ace pitcher Hayden Guidry had only allowed one Falcon hit during the first four innings. But with one out Huffman stroked five straight hits as Guidry and two other Bridge City pitchers struggled to finally retire the side. But when the dust settled, the Cards found themselves on the short end of a 5-4 score, which is the way the game ended.

Bridge City’s bats went dead in the final three innings as they managed only one hit and saw a brilliant season end on one bad inning.

The Orangefield Bobcats took their regional quarterfinal best-of-three series against Silsbee to the rubber game Saturday before losing 6-2 Saturday at Vidor.

The Tigers won the first game 5-1 after scoring all of their runs in the first two innings. But the Bobcats stole a page from Silsbee’s play book in Friday’s second game by scoring four runs in the first inning and hanging on for a 5-3 win over Silsbee to send the series to the deciding game Saturday.

District 21-3A champion Silsbee (29-7) moves on to the regional semifinal round where they will take on always-tough Carthage 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Angelina College in Lufkin while the Bobcats’ season ends at 21-11.

And while on the subject of baseball, our impotent Houston Astros made their dejected fans feel a little better by announcing last weekend that Reid Ryan, son of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was hired as the team’s new president, replacing controversial George Postolos, who resigned suddenly early last week.

The oldest son of Nolan Ryan says he will take care of the business end of the newest American League team and leave the baseball decisions to general manager Jeff Luhnow.

“I kind of look at what my vision is,” Reid Ryan told the Houston Chronicle last Friday. “It’s one, putting the fans first in everything we do. If we take care of their best interests, they’ll take care of us.

“And we have to take care of the players. We have to make sure that we’re doing everything in our power to be able to develop the best players and to retain the best players we can because it’s all about the best players. If you don’t have good players, it’s tough to be in this business,” he concluded.

Going into the current home stand that began Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, the Astros still were tied with the Miami Marlins as the worst team in the major leagues with identical 12-32 records.

But Houston’s recent losses have been close games, many by one-run, and the starting pitching has made vast improvements.

Dumb rookie mistakes are still prevalent, with the latest one Friday night directly turning a certain victory into an embarrassing loss.

Houston was leading Pittsburgh 4-3 when the Pirates loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and Russell Martin hit a popup into short right field.

Reserve second baseman Jake Elmore called for, camped under it and then was plowed down by right fielder Jimmy Paredes and dropped the ball, with two runners scoring and Pittsburgh winning 5-4.

The reason Elmore was even on the roster, is that the Astros called him up from Triple AAA Oklahoma City after regular second baseman Jose Altuve was mowed down by Paredes in right field camping under a short fly ball earlier last week and suffered a possible concussion.

Perhaps the biggest disappointment last weekend was suffered by the nation’s horse racing fans who were hoping that Orb would win the second leg of that elusive Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.

The oddsmakers certainly believed Orb would win at Pimlico in Baltimore Saturday afternoon by setting his odds to win at 3-to-5, despite the fact that only one horse in more than 50 years has won the Preakness from that No. 1 post position.

Orb got caught in an early jam of horses as Oxbow moved to the head of the pack early, as expected. And while Orb and the rest of the horses were trying to break out of the jam, Oxbow just kept cruising to the finish line as a 15-1 longshot.

Itsmyluckyday, who finished a disappointing 15th in the Kentucky Derby, was second while Mylute, with Rosie Napravnik aboard was third and Orb was a distant fourth.

Oxbow, who finished sixth in the Derby, is trained by 77-yearold Wayne Lukas and ridden by 50-year-old Gary Stevens, who was the oldest jockey to win the Preakness. Lukas became the winningest trainer in Triple Crown races by posting his 14th victory, breaking a tie with the legendary Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons.

Both Orb and Oxbow are expected to run in the Belmont Stakes on June 8.

KWICKIES…The Lamar Cardinal’s swing into action tonight (Wed.) in the first round of the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The fifthseeded Redbirds, 15-12 in the SLC and 36-18 for the season, will meet Southeastern Louisiana, the No. 4 seed at 7 p.m. Other first-round games today saw Stephen F. Austin meet Oral Roberts at 9 a.m., Central Arkansas take on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at noon and McNeese play Sam Houston State at 4 p.m.

Young Keegan Bradley set a course record 60 in Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Byron Nelson Tournament at Irving and held his lead for three rounds before being overtaken by 26-year-old South Korean Sang-Moon Bae early in Sunday’s final round. But Bae blew a four-stroke lead before beating Bradley by two shots to win the $1,208,000 first place money. Bradley, who shot 72 in the final round, pocketed $723,600 for his effort.

The NBA playoffs are down to the final four teams with the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs taking a 1-0 lead over No. 5-seed Memphis with an impressive 105-83 thrashing of the Grizzlies Sunday in the first game of the Western Conference finals. The two teams met again last night (Tues.) in San Antonio.

The No. 1-seeded Miami Heat host No. 3 Indiana tonight (Wed.) in the opening round of the Eastern Conference finals.

The Houston Texans began their organized team activities (OTA) Monday as rookie minicamp ended last weekend. The league allows teams to have 10 OTAs each off-season in addition to a veteran minicamp. Offensively, the Texans will be missing right tackle Derek Newton, who is recovering from off-season knee surgery. The defense will be without newly-acquired safety Ed Reed, who is recovering from the arthroscopic hip surgery he had last month to repair a torn labrum, linebacker Brian Cushing, who had surgery to repair a torn ACL in late October and outside linebacker Brooks Reed, who had surgery in January to repair a torn groin.

JUST BETWEEN US…I ventured over to Delta Downs to watch the simulcast of the Preakness Saturday afternoon and ran into Greg Austin, son of Jim Austin who owned the huge car dealership on Interstate 10 in Orange and also was a partner when the location was later called Austin-Lee. Greg is still living in Beaumont and says he’s kept quite busy with his set of twins in the 12th grade at Kelly High School and his other set of twins in the ninth grade at Kelly. The Austins also have a 10-year old.

Greg was watching the simulcast with a group of Beaumonters that included Rocky Chase, who used to own The Hofbrau restaurant in Beaumont.

Wide open options await

Well the hot weather we generally associate with this time of the year apFOR THE RECORD pears to have finally taken over and ushered the last of those fantastic cool days off until we see the first fronts show back up in October.

Nothing says good morning like 80 degree temperatures before the sun comes up and it’s just now getting started so the “best” is yet to come. It’s taken quite some time for the weather to resemble something normal as far as temperatures go and hopefully the wind will fall into line next.

These big gusts have pinned down most anglers and made them feel as if they were in jail looking out of a window at the free world. Just knowing that the fish were out there and doing their thing and you weren’t able to reach them due to weather is akin to being tortured using cruel and unusual punishment.

The big majority of Sabine Lake has actually held up well in spite of all the rain we had previously and all the wind it seems like we are getting daily. With just a little bit of a break in the current conditions there will be all sorts of options for local fishermen opening up and they should be really good. Right now most folks are hiding in protected water along the bayous or protected shorelines of the lake. This program works well during the week when traffic is light but the weekends are a whole different animal as you can imagine. Take all the boat traffic and shove it into a small amount of protected water and you have a miserable existence to say the least. A few of the early risers have begun to take advantage of the bite down at the jetties as the calmest part of the day happens before the sun comes up. This next full moon should be wild down on the rocks as that pattern holds up almost every summer. Throwing a topwater plug in the dark on the rocks is not for the faint of heart because the strikes are beyond vicious and you never know what you will run into.

I have been surprised the last few trips to the south end of the lake that more people have not taken advantage of the bite that’s still going on down there, especially considering the conditions.

The big reef at the Causeway offers up a great opportunity to escape some wind and get on a good bite, plus you are just minutes from the jetty if the winds die down and its’ nice to have a

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Houston to host Super Bowl LI in 2017

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National Football League team owners have awarded Super Bowl LI to Houston fol-

lowing a highly competitive bidding process that brought together a multitude of local

Lutcher Theater presents three shows as summer special events Staff Report For The Record

Amidst the planning of summer vacations, camps, and recreational activities, the Lutcher Theater is slated to present three shows as special events to be added to the mix of summer dates not to miss.

The Addams Family - 7:30 p.m. - June 19-20: A smash-hit musical comedy for the entire family, this magnificent macabre musical brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

The Addams Family features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family, a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

The Addams Family visits Southeast Texas just three weeks before touring Singa-

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The constant South or Southeast wind has put a dent in the fishing on the west side of the lake, especially near the revetment wall and the mouth of the Neches. Bank anglers had been just wearing out the fish for a few weeks along the rocks but that pattern appears to be winding down as the winds crank up. Look for that water to clear up soon and the big pods of baitfish to show up the tide changes really help

public agencies and private entities.

The biggest single game in American sports will be played at Reliant Stadium in February 2017 bringing a multitude of visitors, unprecedented global media attention and tremendous economic impact to Houston. NFL owners awarded both the 2016 and 2017 games at their Spring Meeting today in Boston. San Francisco will host Super Bowl L in 2016.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am for Houston in being selected as the site for the 2017 Super Bowl,” says Houston Texans owner Bob McNair.

“This is a worldwide stage that will be constructed in Houston and the world will be

watching. It’s an opportunity to showcase our wonderful city, the NFL and the Super Bowl all at the same time.”

The Houston Super Bowl Bid Committee, led by Chairman Ric Campo, submitted the final bid to each of the NFL team owners on May 8.

The formal presentation was made earlier today by Campo and NRG Energy CEO, David Crane. Secretary James Baker, serving as Honorary Chair for the committee, delivered a compelling video message.

“Our bid is first class,” stated Baker. “Super Bowl LI in Houston will make the NFL very, very proud.”

“We’ve accomplished what we set out to do,” said Campo.

“Thanks to the support and efforts of Mayor Parker, Judge Emmett and the entire Houston Bid Committee, we’re bringing another Super Bowl back to Houston. Our plans for the international celebration leading up to the game will create an unprecedented fan experience for Super Bowl LI.” Details of the 10-day festival, to be called “Super Bowl El Centro”, and other plans will be revealed tomorrow in Houston during a press conference and Committee celebration.

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pore and China for the summer.

Tickets for The Addams Family are on sale now from $35-$65 at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Box Office at 409-886-5535. Student and group specials are available. The Addams Family is sponsored locally in part by Dupont.

Riders in the Sky – 3 p.m. July 14: By definition, empirical data, and critical acclaim, they stand “hats & shoulders” above the rest of the purveyors of C & W - “Comedy & Western!”

For more than thirty years Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the Western music. And while remaining true to the integrity of the genre, they have themselves become modernday icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and wayout Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!” Riders In The Sky are exceptional not just in the sense that their music is of superlative standards, but they are the ONLY exclusively Western artists to have won a Grammy, and Riders have won two.

They have also written and performed music for major motion pictures, including

“Woody’s Roundup” from Toy Story 2 and Pixar’s short film, For the Birds.

Tickets are on sale now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Box Office at 409886-5535. Adults $30, Students $20 A Band Called Honalee, A Tribute to the Music of Peter, Paul & Mary – 7:30 p.m.

- Sept. 7: Lutcher summer special events come to a close with A Band Called Honalee bringing together three gifted young artists whose passion and enthusiasm for folk music sparks an invigorating return to the era of Peter, Paul and Mary.

Sarah, Chris and Eli offer a fresh take on this music, enlivening it with today’s version of the same youthful energy that sparked the folk movement.

Their inventive arrangements of PPM favorites honor the past, while bringing fresh appreciation to long-time PPM fans and new audiences alike.

Their show includes songs by Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas and the Papas, Joan Baez, The Weavers, Judy Collins and others.

Tickets are on sale now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Box Office at 409886-5535. Adults $25, Students $20.

The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main in Orange.

that area. It’s amazing how few people actually spend much time on that side of the lake; it gets minor pressure compared to Louisiana shoreline but produces some really good fish.

On a recent scouting mission to go look at two new ponds for duck season I noticed the vegetation in the marsh is way ahead of schedule and everything looks incredibly lush right now. The health of the marsh is the lifeblood of the whole bay system and judging by the looks of it Sabine is in great shape. Per-

haps the best sight of the trip was all the shrimp I saw, it won’t be long before they hit the lake and the fishing really goes nuts. Chasing birds in the summer on a flat calm day with shrimp skipping across the surface just ahead of hungry trout is exactly what local fishermen are waiting on.

Until they dump out in the lake and the wind dies down I guess we’ll all just continue to stare at the flags blowing in the breeze and hurl insults at the weathermen. The good stuff is right around the corner.

Lamar University will once again offer numerous opportunities for young athletes to improve their skills while having a good time at a summer sports camp.

There will be camps for baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball this summer. All camps, with the exception of softball, will be conducted at Lamar. The softball camps will take place at Ford Park.

Baseball camps under the direction of legendary coach Jim Gilligan are scheduled for June 17-21 and June 24-27 at Vincent-Beck Stadium. The Pat Knight Boys Basketball Camps are set for June 17-20 and June 24-27 at the Montagne Center.

A girls basketball camp is set for June 12-14 at the Montagne Center, while a girls basketball team camp is scheduled for Aug. 1-3. The camps are under the direction of new women’s basketball coach Robin Harmony.

A football camp for students in first through eighth grades takes place at Provost Umphrey Stadium on June 10-12,

while a camp for high-school football players is slated for June 13-14. The camps are under the direction of Lamar football coach Ray Woodard.

Soccer camps under the direction of Orlando Cervantes will be at the Lamar Soccer Complex on July 8-12 and July 22-26. One-day softball camps under the guidance of Lamar coach Holly Bruder for players ages 6-12 are set for June 19 and June 25. A softball camp for players in high school through junior college will take place July 16-17.

Tennis camps for players from ages 10-18 will be held at the Thompson Family Tennis Center on June 10-13, June 17-20, June 24-27, July 22-25 and July 29-Aug. 1. The camps are run by men’s tennis coach Scott Shankles and women’s

tennis coach David Wong.

A volleyball camp for players in grades 4-6 is set for June 11-13. Volleyball camps for players in grades 7-9 will take place on June 17-20, July 8-11 and July 29-Aug. 1. All volleyball camps are held at McDonald Gym under the supervision of LU women’s volleyball coach Justin Gibert. For more information on the Lamar camps, visit www.LamarCardinals.com.

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GOACC names Harrington Student of the Month

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Leah Harrington as

Student of the Month. Leah is a senior at Community Christian School where she is cocaptain of the cheerleading squad, involved in volleyball and softball. She is described

as being a focused, hardworking young woman who strives for excellence. Leah plans to attend Louisiana State University to pursue a degree in social work.

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BCCC announces Students of the Month

Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Lucy Fields awarded Bridge City senior Zach Cole the Student of the Month award for May. Also pictured are his mother, Stephanie Cole and BCHS Assistant Principal Glenn Procella.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for May at their monthly networking coffee held at Karen Collier’s Edward Jones Investments office, located at 675 West Roundbunch Road. Lindsay Caswell was chosen as the Orangefield Student of the Month while Bridge City’s student was Zach Cole.

Lindsay Caswell is ranked 23rd out of her class of 121 students in the senior class at Orangefield High School. She has a 4.0 GPA on the College 4.00 scale and is the daughter of Cecil and Pam Caswell.

She is involved with FCCLA, INTERACT, National Honor Society, Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleader, Varsity Track and Cross Country.

Caswell is an Honor Graduate on the all A Honor Roll, a Cheer Hawaii participant and received the Character Award at UCA Cheer Camp in 2012.

Her community service includes Relay for Life, Soup Kitchen volunteer, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Mission Trips and Youth Activities, the Challenge League Baseball and Special Olympics.

Caswell plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University majoring in Elementary Education.

Zach Cole is ranked fifth out of his class of 158 students in

Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Elyse Thibodeaux awarded Orangefield senior Lindsay Caswell the Student of the Month award for May. Also pictured are OISD Superintendent Stephen Patterson and parents Cecil and Pam Caswell.

the senior class at Bridge City High School. He has a 4.62 GPA and is the son of Kelly and Stephanie Cole. He is the National Honor Society President, former NHS Junior Representative, Student Council Class President (2009-2013), a Varsity Powerlifting State Qualifier, Varsity Football Team Captain, received All District Defense awards, and on Varsity Track. Cole also was Scholastic All-District (four years) and Academic AllState, had perfect attendance (three years), was Counselor for Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp, was nominated for People to People Award and the Willie Ray Smith Award, attended Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference at Rice

University, Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp, Lockin Leadership Conference at Hardin Jefferson High School and received the Rotary Club Award (four years). His community involvement includes the Santa in Blue with the Beaumont Police Department.

Cole plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, play football at Southwestern University in Georgetown then pursue a career in physical therapy after graduate school.

Both Caswell and Cole received a certificate honoring them for their accomplishments along with gift certificates from The Classy Peacock, Wal-Mart, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Central Office Supply, David Self Ford and Geaux Mail.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • 7B

Cowboy Church to host World Champion Bull Rider Staff Report For The Record

The Cowboy Church of Orange County will host 1997 World Champion Bull Rider Scott Mendes May 24-26.

Scott and his team will lead a “Bulls and Bibles Camp” for youth ages 14-18. This clinic will offer instruction in bull riding and in Bible studies. This will be an overnight camp. Students will check in at 4 p.m. Friday, May 24, beginning. They will be housed, fed, and instructed on site until completion of the Buck Out which will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Scott’s vision is to spur on and encourage today’s youth with the unconditional love of God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The cost of the clinic is $100 per student and is limited to the first thirty students to register and pay. The Buck Out is open for the public to watch.

For more information on the clinic, Kevin Norton may be contacted at 409-651-9948.

Scott will also be the guest speaker in the church service on Sunday, May 26. The church is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange, just off of Hwy. 62, about one mile north of IH-10. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Coffee, juice, and donuts are available at 9:30. Everybody is invited to this “Come as you are!” laid back service. Boots, hats, and jeans are always welcome. For more information about the church, Pastor Dale Lee may be contacted at 409-718-0269.

CHURCH

BRIEFS New Anointing Church to host gospel singing Area residents are invited to an old fashioned gospel singing at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 at New Anointing Church, located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 in Orange (about seven miles north of Northway Shopping Center, on the left).

Those who sing with a tape/cd or sing live or play an instrument are encouraged to bring it to the singing.

Refreshments will be served after the singing.

For more information, call 746-9515.

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.

409-738-2070

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Memorial Day Arrangements & Personalized Gift Baskets

Designer Silk Arrangements by:

Shirley Crossley

VBS set for First Baptist Church of Bridge City First Baptist Church of Bridge City has set its Vacation Bible School for 9 a.m. to noon, June 10-14. Their theme will be “Kingdom Rock, Where Kids Stand Strong for God.” Children will study God’s word, sing songs, create crafts and more. Children of the age for Kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2013-2014 school year are invited to attend.

Can goods will be collected each day for the Bridge City/ Orangefield Ministerial Alliance.

Early registration will be 10 a.m.- noon, Saturday, June 8 in the church’s west parking lot. For more information call 409-7358709.

PARTIES • WEDDINGS • FUNERALS DECORATING FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS! WE HAVE LIVE PLANTS TOO! 102 GREEN AVE. • ORANGE, TX 77630

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

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

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

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

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 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

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Services at 9 a.m.

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

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

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

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

Boots & hats welcome!

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com 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)

Maximum Effects Now Hiring in Orange!

Hair dressers, massage therapist and nail technicians. Room or booth rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

STORE FRONT, BC, on Texas Ave. across from Market basket, (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

Call Christine at 409-886-7776

APARTMENTS ALL BILLS PAID! Southern Oaks Apartments in Bridge City. Is now leasing 2 bedroom apartments. The units have huge rooms and plenty of closet space. We pay electricity / water / sewer and trash. Excellent school district and family friendly communities.. Small pets welcome.

We are located in the heart of wonderful Bridge City close to refineries and Colleges and large job sites, but in a safe quiet neighborhood setting.

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.

CHATEAU ROYALE APARTMENTS, spacious 1 & 2 bedrooms. Conveniently located in downtown Orange, minutes from LSCO, library, churches, parks, museum, shopping & the boardwalk.

Starting at $500. Move in specials. call 409-886-4176.

PRIVATE ROOM FOR RENT in Orange, refrig., microwave, tv, A/C, linens, utilities included, $125 weekly w/ a $125 deposit. Call 409-886-3457.

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

(409) 735-2030. (M&R)

THIS IS ONE YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT!

FOR SALE!

4BD/3BA IN ORANGEFIELD

$134,900 3803 2ND AVE, ORANGE TX

HOME RENTALS SMALL 2/2 ON COW BAYOU, for lease, fenced back yard w/ dock, No pets or smokers, $700 monthly + $500 dep., references req., (409) 735-3339.

3/1/1 + CAR PORT IN WO, stove, refrid., central heat and air. Fenced yard. $700/mo + dep.

Call 886-3235.

M.H. RENTALS FEMA TRAILERS FOR RENT, fully furnished, well kept and in real good cond., No pets, $350 monthly + utilities and deposit, (409) 6972552.

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 & 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 and $450 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (6/19) LARGE 3/2 M.H. IN BC, in

LOCATED NEAR SCHOOLS, LARGE FENCED BACKYARD, CENTRAL HEAT & AIR, UPDATED THROUGHOUT

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

Shady Estates, Hazel St.. #310 ,CA/H, laundry room w/ W&D ookups, all appliances inc.. dish washer, excellent cond., $750 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., (409) 474-2855.

SMALL 1/1, WEKLY RATES, ALL BILLS PAID, (409) 7383775.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2 (full baths), ‘06 Horton, furnished, in nice family park, 515 Jones, $750 monthly + $750 dep., small pets OK, (281) 855-4444.

(6/12) HOME SALES 3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

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, vinyl siding, (409) 8863545 or 330-0437. t Completely remodeled, new top of the line central heat and air. All stainless appliances included. New plumbing, 1 car attached garage and 2 car attached carport. Screened in back porch with covered work area and privacy fence. on 2 large corner lots with fruit trees & landscaping. Selling below market value, a must see. Don’t let this one get away. Price and financing neg. Call Vance at 409-9203762.

4/2/2 IN GREAT AREA, brick home at 6804 FM 1130, Little Cypress, LCMISD, living room and den w/ fireplace, Lg. kitchen and dining room, seprate Lg. wash room, built-in

CALL REBECCA KING AT 409-860-3170, OR 409-543-4265.

stove & dishwasher, long front porch & small patio in back, a bargain at $99,500! (409) 735-3604. (4/17) 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, 1,820 sq. ft., Lg kitchen and dining w/ open floor plan, double lot with plenty of room! Call today for an appointment to see this great home, it won’t last long!

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

(6/5)

own! owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

M.H. SALES 5 ACRE REPO with single wide M.H., OFISD, front 2 acres are clearedb ack acreage is heavily wooded.

Owner financing available, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

LAND & LOTS 4 PLOTS IN HILLCREST Garden of the Good Shephard, 1/2 price, Lot 31, block No. D, sction4 Spaces 1- 2-3-4, $1,000 ea., (972) 596-1370.

3/2 M.H. IN BC, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out. In geat condition, and in nice park. $14,000, will finance with $3,500 down.

Owner financing available, (409) 474-2855.

2 ACRE TRACT in Newton County on Hwy 62. Tract has culvert, drive, water/ sewer and electricity. Property is residential and/or commercial.

Deweyville ISD, owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115. (6/5) ALMOST 1 ACRE LOT, OFISD, septic, $30,000, (409) 499-2128.

1/2 TO 1 ACRE TRACTS in Vidor ISD, wooded acreage ready for you to customize and make your

BRIDGE CITY 3/2 (full baths), ‘06 Horton M. Homes, furnished, in nice family park, $3,000 down, $500 monthly, pays off in 5 years. (281) 855-4444.

HOUSEKEEPING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL housekeeping.

Excellent references. Call 409-734-8096.

EMPLOYMENT THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of

Apt. in Orange For Rent

1bd/1ba, FULLY FURNISHED, with fireplace. All appliances included, plus w&d. No utilities paid. Great for contract workers! $650/mo., $500 dep.

Call Christine at 886-7776 or 779-6580.

Avail. July 1.

HERE’S MY CARD! 735-5305 or 886-7183

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used vey little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! (409) 474-2855.ß

SERVICE CUIDO NINOS EN MI CASA, desde i mes de nacido hasta Sanos. (409) 365-9555 or 365-2864.

PETS COLLIE PUPPIES, AKC REG., “Lassie Type”, (409) 786-3787 or ]659-2877. (5/29) FOUND SMALL M SNAUSER, gray and white, no collar, well groomed, if yours caall and discribe @ (697) 7180501.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPYS for sale, adorable colors, $125 ea., (409) 499-2128.

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.

FREE KITTENS, ready to go, (409) 735-2826.

GARAGE SALES

SAT., 2 KNOTTY PINE LANE, ORG. 7 a.m. until. Toaster oven, computer desk, DVD player, camera, bar stools, cordless phone, comforters, stroller, baby monitor, stuffed animals, Melissa & Doug dry erase/ chalkboard, toy organizer, toys, children’s books, purses, towels, sheets, pillow cases, home decor, Christmas, wireless router, clothing, lots of misc.

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

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

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Call or Text Anytime Candi @ 409-779-1818

SCALLOPED CONCRETE BORDER sections, 21 colored 12x5x2, 1 corner, 6 24x5x2, 6 12x5x2 regular concrete color, all for 25, (409) 960-2384.

WED., 2210 N. 8TH ST., ORG., 7 till ? Lots of good stuff!

Avon & Gift Creations

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Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors.

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

Thank You, Make A difference, become a volunteer!

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • 9B

DPS urges Texans to prepare early for hurricane season

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents about the upcoming hurricane season and urging individuals to start preparing now for any possible storms.

Hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30.

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms.

Because the strongest winds in a hurricane are not located precisely at the center, it is possible for a storm to affect conditions over land even if landfall does not occur.

Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and areas several hundred miles inland, and winds can exceed 155 miles per hour.

In addition, hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create storm surges along the coast and cause extensive damage from flooding.

Here are several measures residents can take now to prepare for potential storms: • Assemble an emergency kit that includes essential documents, supplies and provisions.

• Review hurricane evacuation maps, and select a route for you and your family.

• Plan how all family members and pets will evacuate safely.

• Consider any special needs for individuals with disabilities or the elderly.

• Stay informed about changing weather conditions in and around your area.

For more information on these tips and other ways to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season, please visit: www.texasprepares.org.

Theme: Cats and Dogs ACROSS 1. Done with a knife 6. Pendulum’s path 9. Pompous talk or writing 13. Salk’s conquest 14. Gunk 15. *Given name of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” 16. Tree in Latin 17. Hold title to 18. Knightly suit 19. *Nickelodeon’s conjoined brothers (1998-2005) 21. Dig further 23. Deadeye’s forte 24. Good earth 25. Young woman making her debut 28. Le Corbusier’s art 30. *The Cat in the

Hat wore a striped one 35. Like decorated cake 37. Slime 39. Nary a soul 40. Musical mark 41. Elephant trainer’s prod 43. Byproduct of muddy roads 44. Mirths 46. *A dog relies on it to interpret the world 47. Speed on water 48. “There Will Be Blood” contraption 50. Mail agency 52. Double helix 53. Well-mannered Emily ____ 55. “High” drink 57. *”__ ____ Noir”

cabaret 60. *Most famous collie?

63. Best not mentioned 64. Poetic “before” 66. Bridal path 68. Open disrespect 69. Poetic “even” 70. Imposing house 71. One of the Ivies 72. Banned insecticide 73. Larger key on the right

PUBLIC NOTICES:

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.

SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor.

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

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

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Wanda Jones, Deceased, were issued on April 2, 2013, in Cause No. P16328, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: Robert David Walling.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Robert David Walling 18442 West Bullet Mountain Road Park Hill, Oklahoma 74451

DATED the 14th day of May, 2013

Jim Sharon Bearden JIM “SHARON” BEARDEN

Attorney for Robert David Walling State Bar No.: 01983000 116 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY J. MCNEIL, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of DOROTHY J. MCNEIL, Deceased, were issued on May 6, 2013 in Cause No. P16,505 styled: Estate of DOROTHY J. MCNEIL, Deceased, in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to BRYAN PAUL JAMES whose mailing address is 455 Needles Street, Vidor, Texas 77662.

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

STEFANIE L. ADAMS Attorney At Law 1079 North Main Vidor, Texas 77662 (409)769-9777 Telephone (409)769-0984 Telecopier

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

DOWN 1. R&R hot spot 2. Rigid necklace 3. Actress Jessica 4. Plants and animals 5. Like a dirty affair 6. Bug-eyed

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

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

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

Home RepaiR & Remodeling Inside or Outside - Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, sheetrock, spray painting and painting.

25 years Experience Call Jimmy Harmon

409-594-5650 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Maguerite Cost: Mae Taylor, Deceased, were issued on January 16, 2013, in Cause No. P-16343, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Gordon Lee Saucier, Jr.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

7. Column’s counterpart 8. Type of dwelling unit 9. In some cultures, this is a compliment 10. Not cool 11. In a little while, old-fashioned 12. ___ Royal Highness 15. *Cerberus, e.g.

20. Opposite of alpha 22. *”Dog ___ dog” 24. Observation post 25. *It “ate my baby” 26. Food safety threat 27. Asian pepper 29. a.k.a. CT 31. Politician’s barrelful 32. *Baskerville’s scare 33. Author _____ Chekhov

34. Seed coat 36. Whitetail, e.g.

38. *Boot-wearing cat 42. Anatomical dividers 45. Used to drain gas tank 49. India’s smallest state 51. PBS street 54. Knight’s mount 56. Of the Orient 57. Pretty undergarment fabric 58. Very dark black 59. Succotash ingredient 60. Fast time 61. “____ that the truth?!”

62. Besides 63. Recipe amount 65. *Color of some setters 67. Poetic “always”

Solution from last week

children-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.

SHINE

Allow your light to shine unto the lives of our patiennts and thier families by becoming a Hospice Volunteer! To inquire about our "Shiners" Youth Volunteer program (ages 12-17), or our Adult Volunteer Program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 832-4582. Hospice of Texas, 2900 North Street suite 100, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC - CDVPCWD THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Victor Daniel Lopez, Respondent: Notice is hereby given Notice is hereby given Enlarged for proofing.

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Enlarged for proofing. that original Letters that original Letters YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney.

Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" Actual x 4.5" Actual Testamentary for the Estate Testamentary for thesize: Estate1 col. size: 1 col. Ifx you 4.5" or your attorney do not file a written answer with the $37.50 of Janice Williams Jones, of Zadie Mae Waldrep, clerk who issued by 10:00inA.M. on the Monday Tothis be citation published Deceased, were issued on Deceased, were on Toissued be published in To be publishednext in following the expiration of 20 days after you were served March 25, 2013, in Cause February 13, 2013, in Cause The Record Newspapers The pending RecordinNewspapers this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken The Record No. P-16434, No. P-16394, pending Newspapers in 02/08/12 02/08/12 against you. the County Court at Law of the County Court at 02/08/12 Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Orange County, Texas, to: The petition of Gabriela Lopez, Petitioner, was filed in the Judith Lynne Williams.

Jeffery Alan Jones.

128th District Court of Orange County, Texas, on May 15, 2013,

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To be published in The Record Newspapers PLEASE FAX ANY PLEASE FAX ANY PLEASE FAX ANY 02/20/13 All persons having claims against Victor Daniel Lopez, numbered 130416-D, and entitled All persons having claims CORRECTIONS BY CORRECTIONS

BY Estate which is

BY Lopez ******PLEASE FAX All persons having claims against thisANY Estate which is Gabriela and Victor Daniel Lopez. The suit requests against thisCORRECTIONS 5 P.M. MONDAY against this Estate which is currently being5administered P.M. MONDAY currently being5administered P.M. MONDAY ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE. CORRECTIONS BY currently being administered are required to present them are required to present them to 735-7346 to 735-7346 to 735-7346 are required to present them The date and place of birth of the child/ren who are the to the undersigned within the to the undersigned within the 5 P.M. TUESDAY to the undersigned within the Thanks, time and in the manner presubject of the suit: Thanks,time and in the manner preThanks, time and in the manner scribed by law. topre-735-7346 scribed by law.

25, 2002 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS Nicole Nicole ALICIA LOPEZ MAYNicole scribed by law. c/o Gordon Lee Saucier, Jr. 5107 N. Holly Lane Orange, Texas 77632

c/o Judith Lynne WIlliams

c/o Jeffery Alan Joness

DANIEL LOPEZ JUNE 16, 2004

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS

Stephen Howard Howard FAX Thanks, FAX Stephen FAX Attorney at Law The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or Attorney at Law 903 W. Green decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you, # 735-7346 # 735-7346 # 735-7346 903 W. Green Nicole Orange, Texas 77632

DATED the 17th day of May, 2013.

DATED the 25th day of March, 2013.

Stephen C. Howard

Stephen C. Howard

Stephen C. Howard

Stephen C. Howard

Attorney for Gordon Lee Saucier, Jr. State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

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

Orange, Texas 77632

DATED the 13th day of February, 2013.

Stephen C. Howard Stephen C. Howard

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

including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this May 20, 2013.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

By: Charlean

Lindsey

Deputy

ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. Schedule SMS, by the “avoided energy (“ETI” or “the Company”) filed its Pe- cost for the current month.” While the tition (without testimony) and proposed Company does not propose any change tariff before the Public Utility Com- to Schedule SMS, the Company reEnlarged proofing. mission of Texas (“PUCT”for or “Comquests that the Commission clarify the Actual 2X4” mission”), which requests size: approval to methodology by which avoided cost is modify the current methodology for calculated under Schedule SMS. The calculating avoided cost,published to modify its intervention deadline for this docket is To be in Schedule LQF-Nonfirm Energy Pur- June 14, 2013.

The Record Newspapers 030911 chased from Large Qualifying Facilities Persons who wish to intervene in or (“Schedule LQF”), and to make cor- comment upon these proceedings, or responding revisions to billings under ANY obtain further information, should conPLEASE FAX Schedule SMS-Standby and Mainte- tact the Public Utility Commission of CORRECTIONS BYP.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas nance Service (“Schedule SMS”).

Texas, ETI purchases energy from “Qualify78711-3326, NOON TUESDAY or call the PUCT’s Office of ing Facilities” (“QFs”) connected to the Consumer Protection at 512-936-7120 or toat 735-7346 Company’s system, the Company’s 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speechim“avoided cost,” pursuant to ETI’s Sched- paired individuals with text telephones Thanks. ule LQF-Nonfirm Energy Purchased (TTY) may contact the PUCT at 512from Large Qualifying Facilities. ETI’s 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) planned integration into MISO requires 1-800-735-2988. a modification to the existing methodolAll communications should refer to ogy for calculating avoided cost.

Docket No. 41437. Persons with quesThe Company’s Schedule SMS-Stand- tions or who want more information by and Maintenance ServiceFAX (Schedule about this Application may contact SMS) is applicable#to 735-7346 customers who Entergy Texas at 350 Pine Street, Beauhave their own generation equipment mont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800-368and who contract for Standby and Main- 3749 (select option 4, then 4, then 2, tenance Service from the Company. then 2, then 1) during normal business Billing under Schedule SMS includes an hours.† A complete copy of the Applienergy charge determined by multiply- cation is available for inspection at the ing the kWh usage, as determined under Company address listed above.

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