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Voters choose Rogers, Dubose, Caigle David Ball

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County fishing for national tourney David Ball

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The Orange County Economic Development Corporation cleared the first hurdle in landing a national fishing tournament in the country.

The Orange County Commissioners’ Court approved at their Tuesday mornFILLYAW ing meeting dedicating $60,000 to the OCEDC out of the next cycle of the HotelMotel Tax funds to attract a national fishing tournament to Orange County.

Bobby Fillyaw, executive director of the OCEDC, said there are 14 professional organizations nationwide.

Included with these organizations are various professional anglers with television rights.

“We looked at the economic impact these tournaments have on a community. If we could land one, it would be a big impact locally. It’s a very competitive venture to go for,” Fillyaw said.

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The Republicans in Orange County may be the political new kids on the block but they made their mark in the 2012 Primary.

David Dubose, Mandy White-Rogers and David Cagle were victorious in their elections on Tuesday night.

The primary in Texas was postponed due to redistricting until a date of May 29 was finally selected. The numbers break down as follows: • Precinct 1 County Commissioner David Dubose (I) 1,044 votes and 53.90 percent Brad Childs 893 votes and 46.10 percent • Judge, County Court at Law Mandy White-Rogers 4,531 votes and 55.74 percent Rodney Allen Townsend Jr. 3,598 votes and 44.26 percent • Constable, Precinct 2 David Cagle 1,119 votes and 59.58 percent Jeremiah Gunter 759 votes and 40.42 percent Upon hearing the news of his win, Dubose said he was relieved it was over.

“I had a very formidable opponent. I just got more people out to vote. We ran a clean race. We never said any dirty words or had any dirty advertisements,” Dubose said. “I’m a people guy. That has a lot to do with it (his win). We had a lot of donations this time too.”

Dubose will begin picking up his campaign signs starting Wednesday and wait to put them up again in September for the General Election in November when he faces Democratic challenger, James Stringer.

White-Rogers, meanwhile, said she was simultaneously feeling elated, excited and amazed at her win in a close race against Townsend.

“He’s a nice guy, but I think people saw I have a lot more experience,” she said. “I used Facebook, called a lot of people, had friends call people, I did a lot of praying and I had people pray for me during this

race.”

White-Rogers added she didn’t realize what a huge undertaking it is running a countywide race until she got into it.

She will now focus on raising money for the next half of her campaign for the Novem-

ber election against Michael Abbott.

In other races pertinent to Orange County, incumbent Weldon Peveto beat challenger

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WOCCISD to host election to cover deficit The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen at First Presbyterian Church of Orange serve lunch every Tuesday and Friday. Volunteers say the ministry not only serves the hungry, but they also serve the community. From left, volunteers Mary Jo Smith, Bettye Melton and Kathy Melton.

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Is it soup yet?

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Aquilla Starr has been volunteering at the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange nearly since its inception in September 1984.

“I’ve been here since 1985,” she said. “My aunt seen an ad in the paper and thought it was something I could do.

It’s a blessing the Lord has supplied to be on the serving side rather than the receiving side.”

She and others who serve say the soup kitchen ministry is a wonderful outreach to not only serve the hungry, but to be of service to the community.

Coordinator Carolyn Colburn said they’ve average serving 80 to 100 people for two days a week.

“We have 50 volunteers who work in teams. We serve a good, hot, nutritious meal,” Colburn said.

In addition to First Presbyterian, other church teams who serve include the

Church of Christ on MLK Drive, Wesley United Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She added one does not need to attend church to serve or to be served.

The ministry is always in need of volunteers, too, because there are more to serve. At least five to six on a team are needed to serve.

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WOS journalists earn UIL awards David Ball

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West Orange – Stark High School Journalism students have earned 11 press awards from the UIL’s Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC). The awards recognize achievement in yearbook and newspaper publications.

Members of the 2010-2011 Mustang Memories yearbook staff earned the following individual honors which were recently announced: Shymkia Turner - Third place, yearbook class section spread.

Kylie Hughes - Honorable Mention, yearbook club/organization photo.

Lakendrick Sonnier – Honorable Mention, yearbook academic photo.

Alayna Jacobs – Honorable Mention, yearbook sports action photo; Third place, yearbook general interest spread; Second place, yearbook caption.

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Joey Jacobs in the Precinct 4 Constable race 1,251 votes and 54.20 percent of the vote to 1,057 votes and 45.80 percent of the vote.

Incumbent Allan Ritter beat Daniel Miller with 5,377 votes or 70.83 percent to 2,214 votes and 29.17 percent of the vote in the District 3 state representative race.

For the District 3 state senator race, incumbent Robert Nichols had 4,656 votes and 66.59 percent of the vote against Tammy Blair’s 2,336 votes and 33.41 percent of the vote.

West Orange – Stark High School Journalism students have earned 11 press awards from the UIL’s Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC). The awards recognize achievement in yearbook and newspaper publications.

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As with many school districts in Texas, West OrangeCove Consolidated Independent School District is having a challenging budget year.

The district is facing a $1.7 million shortfall and the board of trustees and Superintendent James Colbert are attempting to take proactive steps to remedy the situation.

Colbert first explained how WOCCISD got into this situation and plans to get out of it.

There are two forms of taxes available to school districts in Texas: Interest and Sinking taxes goes for paying debts such as bonds. The Maintenance and Operations taxes pay for facilities, transportation, support positions, teacher positions and curriculum materials, etc.

This is the meat where school districts get their revenue from.

The State of Texas also gives a revenue called weighted average daily attendance.

“We want to be good stewards of taxpayers’ dollars,” Colbert said. “We realized the taxpayers didn’t trust the school district. We haven’t done a good job with the bonds or we didn’t clarify and been transparent in what we were doing. There was an issue of trust.

“We have to be fiscally responsible and that starts with having a good business model.

If you have a poor business model, and you go broke, that’s not being very responsible.”

There have been some bright spots financially for the district.

• The district received a federal bond at zero percent interest that saved $4.6 million in interest alone.

• They also took a bond from 2003 and refinanced it at a lower interest rate that saved the district $67,000 a year in interest.

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WOS jounalists

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Jordan Darnall – Second place, yearbook portrait photo.

Brittany Hagan – Third place, yearbook advertisement spread.

The yearbook staff also placed second in Theme Selection and Development, as well as earning the ILPC Award of Distinguished Merit.

Additionally, the 2010-2011 West Orange – Stark High School newspaper was also awarded the ILPC Award of Achievement. In individual competition, Casey Chapman placed third in sports page design.

An addition to those individuals listed above, 2010-2011 WO-S High School yearbook and newspaper staff members include Karli Flurry, Alex Jenkins, Ashabiki Mayfield, Danielle Drouillard, Autumn Jones, Johnathan Brown, Latoya Zetar, Demaron Judge, Donisha Mosby, and Jessica Oathoudt.

Jacobs also placed sixth in Headline Writing at the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin Monday. Jacobs advanced to the state contest by placing third in District, and then, placing first at the regional contest. This is Jacob’s second UIL state headline writing state medal. She placed fourth at the contest during her freshman year.

Meri Elen Jacobs is the WO-S High School yearbook and newspaper sponsor.

Fatal accident claims life of local woman Amanda Lee Guelker, 19, of Buna was killed about 3:22 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 62 just north of the intersection of Highways 12 and 62. Guelker was traveling north on Highway 62 at a high rate of speed when a vehicle in front of her stopped to make a turn. Guelker attempted to slow down but spun out which caused her to lose control.

As a result she traveled into the oncoming lane of traffic.

Her vehicle, a Ford Mustang, struck a 2005 Chevrolet pickup truck head on causing it to roll on it’s side. The truck was driven by 44-year-old Ronnie Curtis of Port Arthur. He was transported to Baptist Orange Hospital. Guelker was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace, Pct, 2, Derry Dunn. An autopsy was ordered. According to troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety, no illegal activity such as drugs or alcohol is suspected.

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Fillyaw said professional fishing organizations generate billions of dollars and he believes Orange County is a prime location for them to take advantage of for a tournament, “It could possibly bring in $1.3 million,” he said. “It would be good for these big hoteliers. These organizations may need over 3,000 rooms per night. You have the fishermen, the tournament officials, sponsors, TV people and satellite crews.

The tournaments usually last three to six days. They need a setup time of a week.

They’ll also need gas, diesel, food from restaurants and drinks at the bar. We would get national exposure that this is a good place to be. We would be advertised to the world.”

The organizations make their schedules during the summer. Fillyaw said it would be a big deal if Orange County gets a tournament.

In other county business, commissioners approved the application from Ci-

The company will have to mow additional grass at the airport and raise their From Page 1 rates by an additional $500 for a new total of $2,550 per month. The new budget marex Energy Company for a permit to starting next fiscal year will have to inconduct limited geophysical operations in crease.

Precinct 3 Commissioner John Duthe county.

John Hoka with the company said they bose asked if the county could go out for have been working with Precinct 4 Com- new bids to maybe find a cheaper commissioner Jody Crump. The work is slated pany to do the work. County Judge Carl to begin either mid or late June and be Thibodeaux said Moore’s current price is completed in August. The property will still lower than bids they received from be between Vidor and the Big Thicket Na- other companies last year.

Sheriff Keith Merritt reported on the tional Preserve.

Any damages to roads by the company 2012 Orange County Jail Inspection Report. This is the 15th year in a row the jail will be addressed.

Donna Scales, parks director, reported has passed with zero deficiencies.

He said that statistic is unheard of for a the company who ceased drilling operations at Claiborne West Park are nearly jail to have that many years with no deficiencies. done with the clean up.

“I speak with other sheriffs and they “It’s looking really good,” she said.

Commissioners were concerned about a tell me their jail is the biggest headaches private road leading to a hunting club be- in running the sheriff’s department. We ing repaired. She said it too, will be fixed. don’t have that problem. I believe we have The commissioners renewed an agree- one of the best jails in the State of Texas.

I’m proud of our staff,” he said. ment with Moore Land Management for fore it expanded to the 100.feat is quite an accomCrump said mowing and applying herbicides and in“There’s been more since1the economy hasDagone down,” Co plishment. Precinct Commissioner secticides at the Orange County Airport, burn said.

“There’s more children during the summer.

We us vid Dubose said the jail has a great staff. from May 29, 2012 through May 28, 2013. to see the same faces every week. Now, we’re seeing more ne

faces than usual.

“We communicate with them. We serve the hungry and gl rify God. Some volunteers have been on the other side of t line and needed a meal. They want to serve and give back.”

The soup kitchen serves good, hearty food such as vegetab stew, fruit salad, garlic bread and cookies. Something differe is served each day. They are also thrifty— most meals are und $2 a meal.

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Mandy White-Rogers edged out Republican challenger Rodney Allen Townsend Jr. to win the primary election for the Orange County Court at Law Judge. She will now focus on her November election against Democrat Michael Abbott for the office.

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Soup Kitchen fore it expanded to 100.

“There’s been more since the economy has gone down,” Colburn said. “There’s more children during the summer. We used to see the same faces every week. Now, we’re seeing more new faces than usual.

“We communicate with them. We serve the hungry and glorify God. Some volunteers have been on the other side of the line and needed a meal. They want to serve and give back.”

The soup kitchen serves good, hearty food such as vegetable stew, fruit salad, garlic bread and cookies. Something different is served each day. They are also thrifty— most meals are under $2 a meal.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas, a traditional turkey dinner with pies was served. HEB

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donated the turkeys.

“We do something a little more special. We decorate here like it’s a nice home meal. They really appreciate it,” she said.

Though most of the volunteers are retirees, some younger volunteers are stepping up.

Youth groups from churches have also been serving and members of the Lamar State College-Orange Student Government Association have been helping out.

In addition to serving, the volunteers also fellowship with the people and with one another.

The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at First Presbyterian, 902 W. Green Ave. The ministry is looking for volunteers and/or donations.

WOCCISD election unheard of. That’s becoming efficient,” he said.

Another measure taken was recognizing they were overstaffed. Colbert said they had a terrible business model while enrollment was declining in the past 10 years.

“Last year we had a $2.6 million deficit and $1 million of that we created ourselves as we were spending more in personnel than we were bringing in in revenue. So the $1.6 million was from the state when they took 45 billion out.

They just ripped us apart,” he said.

Colbert said the board made a tough decision and cut some positions —dissolving 50 positions last year from a total of 430 employees which was historic for the district.

This year WOCCISD has a $1.1 million deficit. There’s two reasons why: • Colbert said the district did not create a deficit. The state gave each school district an educational jobs grant that is a one-time soft money check to pay specifically for salaries.

WOCCISD’s share was $455,000. He added the grant took a little sting out of the deficit, but it’s a one-time grant.

“Now, we’re $455,000 short right off the bat.

The other $600,000 is the second phase of the state cut. All of our deficit issues are from extrinsic factors; they’re not internal factors,” Colbert said.

• He said the second factor was WOCCISD’s pay scale was terrible.

“People were leaving to take more money from other places. Administrators and teachers,” he said.

As a result, the Texas Association of School Boards did a complete audit of the district’s pay scale. They discovered that: • The salary schedule was completely antiquated — 20 years old. People working for the district for five years were making more money than people who have been there for 10 years.

• Other school districts have been giving pay raises for the last few years while WOCCISD has not. Every year the gap is getting bigger.

WOCCISD decided to get all the positions sorted, proportionate and adjusted and also to do a percentage increase districtwide.

Teachers will receive a two percent raise.

Maintenance and support staff were really skewed, Colbert said, nearly the lowest paid in the entire region. give They will receive at least a four percent raise.

The administration recommended a sum total of $570,000 which Colbert called a good start to address the salaries for the next four years.

“Take $570,000 with a $1.1 million internal deficit you get $1.7 million to address two of the issues.”

Colbert called for a special board workshop to talk solely about the budget. They arrived at three different options they could pursue: I need the school board to give me a sense of direction and not get eaten up by the school board or the public. Our problem and three options: a Tax Ratification Election, readjusting the Homestead Exemption or a reduction in personnel.

Homestead exemption, the board has control over the Homestead Exemption and they can determine if the rate will be from zero percent to 20 percent and would automatically allow a $15,000 exemptiion. The TRE would allow taxpayers to vote for or against increasing the M&O tax rate from $1.04 per $100 valuation to $1.17.

Additonally, the Homestead Exemption is a matter where Colbert wouldn’t like to touch.

Another reduction in force would cut 20 to 30 people.

“We have vacancies and we could dissolve these positions and not hire for them to balance

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the budget,” Colbert said. “Class sizes will increase, custodians won’t be replaced if we lose a custodian, everyone will have to do more. We’ll put the burden on our employees which will ultimately trickle down onto our primary goal which is student performance.

“Or, we have a choice to make a difficult decision and sometimes right decisions are not painless. They’re painful. We recognize if we don’t get our student achievement up, people will leave here faster than they’re leaving already and that’s a fact.”

The board took option three off of the table to not cut 30 teachers.

Currently WOCCISD is 84 percent economically disadvantaged in the state. Next year out of 1,037 school districts in the State of Texas, West Orange-Cove will be the 87th lowest funded district.

They joined other disadvantaged school district in a lawsuit against the State of Texas in 2007. However, they were unsuccessful.

“Even if we win, WOCCISD wouldn’t see any benefits from the suit until 2014, possibly 2015,” he said.

Colbert realized WOCCISD would have to solve their own problems. No one was coming to save them.

One of the most popular questions he receives is what happened to lottery money to finance the school system? He replies he doesn’t know what happened to lottery money.

Colbert said the district is property-rich and people-poor. TRE impacts businesses, the Homestead Exemption doesn’t.

If the TRE does not get approved by the voters and the board takes the Homestead Exemption — the board determines if the homestead exemption gets approved — the district won’t be able to address their salary schedule. The only thing they can do is balance the budget. It would be a paper thin budget with no cushion for any anomalies, he said.

Five teaching positions would be cut and a number of support staff positions too because they will still need $1.1 million.

If the TRE gets approved, they will be able to balance the budget and address the salary schedule. Three teaching positions would be dissolved to make up for the $1.7 million.

The district will schedule a special election on June 30. Early voting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and form 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on each Tuesday from June 13 - 26 with the exception of the weekends. Voting locations will be at the Orange Public Library, West Orange-Stark Elementary School main foyer and at West Orange-Stark High School main gym foyer.

The ballot proposition reads, “Approving the ad valorem tax rate of $1.17 per $100 valuation in West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School Distirct for the current year, a rate that is $0.13 higher per $100 valuation than the school district rollback tax rate.”

“I want to stop building paper thin budgets and not have to go to the taxpayers every two or three years. With a tax increase, do it once, and don’t do it again. Be done with it.

We’ve been making good decisions, they’re just the hard ones. We’re going ion the right direction, we just have to stay true to the course.

I’ve not heard one person give me a better option. We want to be good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars. We want people to trust us again and do right by that,” Colbert said.

In an effort to be more transparent with taxpayers’ dollars, the school district’s Web page has a link for past bond projects.

“Show the public this is how we’re using your tax dollars. You don’t have to wonder about it.

There’s no smoke and mirrors. No one is trying to do wrong with your tax dollars,” he said.

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From the Creaux’s Nest WELCOME TO OUR 2012 GRADUATION ISSUE We congratulate all the grads who have made it through high school and will now be headed into a bigger pond. Many of you will be leaving the nest and you will find out how easy Mom and Dad made life for you. Go off on your own, you will wake up to a new reality. Life ahead will be what you make it. You’ll miss the protection of home and look back someday soon and realize how really good you had it. We wish you the best and a long, happy and healthy life. When making choices, Mom and Dad are still the best source for guidance. You’re never too old or too smart not to rely on their best judgment.***** I have to move on now, please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

PRIMARY DAY FINALLY CAME The Texas Primary, delayed by three months because of legal wrangling over Rick Perry’s redistricting has come. If the Primary had taken place in March, the GOP nominee might very well have been Santorumn instead of Romney. Locally, candidates for County Court At Law Judge Mandy Rogers and Rodney Townsend did a good job reaching the voters county wide. I knew it would be a close race. Congratulations to Mandy who will face judge Mike Abbott in the November general election.

Also congrats to Commissioner David Dubose, who will have a harder time in November against Judge James Stringer for Pct. 1 commissioner. I had no idea about the constable in Pct. 2. David Cagle was the most visual but Gunter ran a grass roots race. The winner Cagle will face Lynn Arceneaux in the general election. In the U.S. senate race, Ted Cruz, backed by the Tea Party, Sarah Palin and Rick Santorum because David Dewhurst, Rick Perry’s guy, is not conservative enough, is hoping to force Dewhurst into a runoff. A low turnout where the activists walk through a storm to vote, could upset the Lt. Gov. in the senatorial race in July. Democrat Paul Sadler would have a fair run at Cruz in November. Well, everyone will rest for a couple of months and then the big game is on for the General election, when both Demo’s and Repub’s are on the same ballot. In local races party affiliation doesn’t matter as much.

ROMNEY AND TEXAS--NO LOVE AFFAIR Before Tuesday’s May 29th primary Mitt Romney just needed between 79 and 107 votes to reach 114 delegates.

Texas has 155 delegates. Romney, the only active GOP presidential candidate, should have gotten them all but here is the problem, Romney doesn’t like Texas. He hasn’t made one appearance in Texas and has refused to attend the state GOP convention. The feeling is mutual. Texas doesn’t like the Bostonian either. It will be interesting to see if he gets the 70 percent needed. A Republican friend of mine says, “I’m embarrassed that Romney is the best we had to offer. I might as well wait four more years for the open seat when we can pick a candidate we can be proud of, a real leader for the future.” I thought about that and wondered out loud, “Do any of the Bush’s, starting with Papa Bush, really want Mitt to win?” Maybe they’re supporting Mitt knowing he can’t win but it leaves Jeb in good shape to tap into the money vein four years from now. All I know is that Mitt is not the darling of the GOP. His support is lukewarm at best. Come November, being a Mormon will be a drag with Evangelicals and Catholics once they research the beliefs.

CONDOLENCES Former District Clerk, Stella Winters, 82, died May 27, after a long illness. Services will be held June 1, 10 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home, in Orange. Our condolences to Charles and his entire family.***Carl Dronett. 61, died last week in a motorcycle accident. The longtime boiler maker was the father of the late NFL great, Shane Dronett. Services at Claybar in Bridge City on Wednesday, May 30, 10:30a.m. Carl was a good guy. May he rest in peace.***Condolences to our friends Percy and Dorothy Bordelon on the loss of their son, Ken, who died May 21.

Service was held May 26. Ken was 65 years old. Please see obituaries.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 Out with the old, in with the new. The original Bridge City High School came crumbling down to make room for a new state-of-the-art high school. A $19,675 million bond issue passed last year includes the new high school and other renovations throughout the district. The

wrecking ball dooms landmark school this week. The first high school has been used as a junior high.*****Our buddy Al Granger’s parents, Wendell and Carol, are doing fairly well after a bad automobile accident in East Texas a couple of weeks ago. Wendell is on a ventilator in ICU and Mrs. Granger has both hands broken but is doing better. Al goes by nightly to feed and be with them.

(Editor’s note: I don’t believe Mr. Granger ever recovered and later died. As far as I know, Mrs. Granger is doing pretty good for her age.)*****Janet Cormier weds Johnny Montagne Jr., in a ceremony at First Baptist Church of Orangefield. Rev. Dale Vance preformed the wedding.

She is the daughter of Devra and Bobby Cormier. Johnny is the son of Darlene and Johnny Montagne. A large reception was held at Sunset Grove Country Club with over 300 attending. A few spotted at the reception were Nancy Vincent and hubby, the Doug Harrington’s, Roy and Phyllis Dunn, the Moe Litton’s, Corky and Betty Harmon and John Junior’s grandparents the Cedric Stouts. (Editor’s note: 10 Years later the young couple are doing just fine and have added three younguns’ to the mix.)*****Alice’s little boy, Jared Williams celebrates his 21st. Birthday June 3.*****Cade Douglas Trahan is one year old June 5. He’s the young son of Jay and Carla Trahan.*****Rev. Paul Zoch celebrates five years as pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Bridge City. A breakfast brunch will be held to observe the occasion.

40 Years Ago-1972 Just for kicks we thought we’d take a look back at what the natives were up to 40 years ago.

Charlie Wickersham and Charlie Lemmond are between wives and eligible.*****The election next Saturday will feature the U.S. senator, Barefoot Sanders vs. Ralph W. Yarborough; governor, Dolph Briscoe vs. Mrs. Frances Farenthold; lieutenant governor, Wayne W. Connally vs. James (Jim Wilson; sheriff, Max Boatman vs. Allen (Buck) Patillo; tax assessor/collector, Juanita Jordan vs. Louvenia Hryhorchuk; Democratic chairman, J.L. (Pete) Runnels vs. James Morris; commissioner, Precinct 4, W.J. (Dub) Davis vs. Carl E. Ward.

This has been the most exciting election in years. A few notes: All tax employees endorse Hryorchuk; all precinct chairmen in 2 boxes endorse incumbent Morris for Demo. Chairman.; Vertis Wagner endorses Sheriff Buck Patillo for sheriff. Casey Peveto has been commissioner of Precinct 1 for 25 years. Faye Arnold supports Hryhorchuk. Both candidates were employees of Mrs. Arnold in the tax office.*****In other happenings, Faye Linscomb has kept up with her record of wrecking cars in the month of May. For the third time in a row May has been a bad month for her. Last week, she ran over a big pipe in Vidor. Husband Ted says she will be forbidden from driving in May from now on.*****Bridge City Coach Chief Wilson hires Coach Van Wilhelm to be backfield coach. A sure sign that BC will run the wishbone next season.*****Roy Dunn approaches senior benefits with his birthday this week.*****Apartments in Riverside are $48-$50 per month with electricity and gas furnished.

The complex will also pay your moving expenses. The apartments are located at 370 E. Park.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Can “I’ll Have Another” win the Belmont and take the Triple Crown? The odds are against it. “Affirmed” was the last Triple winner in 1978. If “I’ll Have Another” loses, it will be to a long shot. Place your bets.*****Sen. John McCain urges the United States to put boots on the ground in Syria. I don’t believe the U.S. is ready for another 10 year war. You know Iran would join in. Romney pops off but he has basically no world view of foreign policy. I’ll trust the President to make that call.*****Special folks celebrating their special day. On May 30th Doctors David Olson and Amber Dunn both mark another birthday.***Wilda Hart celebrates on May 31 as does Brooke Edwards.***Celebrating June 1 are Linda Wolfford and Shelia Deason.***Nina Aven and John Gifford celebrate June 2.***Our buddies Heman Dupuis and Harold Trantham celebrate June 3.***Sandra Hoke, Mike’s better half, was born June 4.***It is said that folks born on June 5th are perfect Gemini’s because of the same amount of days on either side of the sign. Some of the folks we know who are perfect Gemini are Joyce Dowdle, Tim Hughes, Roy Dunn, Trey Wild, Chris Andes and Laura Silva. Happy birthday to all.*****We got a lot of response to last week’s memorial issue. We heard from a lot of vets saying thanks for highlighting the young soldiers we lost in Vietnam. We still have a few extra copies, many were also passed out at Memorial Day events.

Thanks to the Stark 64 VFW.*****We apologize to Harry Stephens for misspelling his name under his Marine picture, taken when he was only 17 years old. Sunday’s Beaumont Enterprise, in a front page story, featured Harry’s Appliance Center. It is one of the few, if not only, stores that sells only American made products.

Harry’s is also very unique in the fact that they give one day service on any product bought from them. They also have free delivery so why shop anywhere else. By the way, Harry and Margie took a weekend trip to the Dallas area where she ended up in a Fort Worth hospital with a kidney stone attack. She made it home to Bridge City but for the time being is bedridden. We wish you a speedy recovery Margie.*****Congrats to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears and the Bridge City Cardinals for a great season. Good luck to all the seniors and thanks for the memories.*****Neighbor Cox tells us his garden is not fairing very well this year. The tomatoes turn white and fall off the plant before turning red. The cucumber crop is also nothing to write home about. Cox is excited however that his baby daughter Karen and son-in-law Keith are coming in from Oklahoma this week.*****Marlene Merritt says she has a bumper crop of cucumbers. She picked one early that was 13.5 inches long with a crook in it.*****We spoke with our buddy Doug Harrington. The family spent the weekend at their Crockett Ranch. Doug was due to see a doctor in Houston Tuesday. He’s regaining some of his strength back and says he misses his

friends in Bridge City.*****Here’s a warning: Poison Ivy season is here so be very careful if you are allergic. Remember “Leaves of three, let it be.”*****We received a short note from Wilda Martin praising Attorney H.D. Pate for his help. She says H.D. will go out of his way to help senior citizens. Wilda’s husband Clarence Lewis Martin died about 11 months ago.*****We received a nice card, with an artist painting on it, from Mary Guillot.

Mary tells us a wonderful story about a 16 year old beauty that was adopted from China by Dorothy and Ray Rachal when she was eight months old They now live in Houston. Mary sent a clipping of the 16-year-old Meili’s Cajun story. It seems Meili is strong on the Cajun culture and is a big fan of The Record Newspaper and calls Dunn “Uncle Roy.” She speaks French, Greek and Spanish. Keep on Keeping on girl. Mary says Elton has really been sick and was in Baptist Hospital, in Beaumont, when she wrote. Your prayers for this good man would be welcomed.

CAJUN TIP OF THE WEEK: I’ve had an inquiry about Crawfish Etoufee, pronounced A-To-Fay, which means smothered. It’s one of the Cajun’s most popular dishes within the family. Right now crawfish is cheap, or cheaper than other seafood, plus it’s a true fresh water delicacy and seasonable. You can substitute with shrimp but why would you unless crawfish is not available. My recipe will serve six normal people, three Cajuns.

1 ⁄2 cup cooking oil 1 ⁄2 cup flour 1 med onion 1 stalk celery chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 1 can tomato paste 1 1 ⁄2 qts. Hot water 1 1 ⁄2 lbs peeled crawfish Make a roux with flour and oil, add celery and onions, cook till onions are clear. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Salt and Cayenne pepper to taste.

I like black pepper also.

CELEBITY BIRTHDAYS May 30, Wyonna Judd will be 48.***Clint Eastwood will be 82 on May 31; Brooke Shields, 47 and Colin Farrell, 36.***Andy Griffith will be 86 on June 1; Morgan Freeman, 75; Heidi Klum, 39; Alanis Morissette, 38 and Lisa Hartman, 56.***Stacy Keach will be 71 on June 2; Dana Carvey, 57 and Justin Long, 34.***Rafael Nadal will be 26 on June 3.***Angelina Jolie will be 36 on June 4 and Noah Wyle will be 41.***Kenny G will be 56 on June 5; Mark Wahlberg, 41; Susan Lynch, 41 and Wayne Brady, 40.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Boudreaux’s daughter Una brought home her new fiancé, Albert, to meet Boudreaux and Clotile. After supper, Clotile says to Boudreaux, “Shea, find out wat you can bot dis man.” So Boudreaux axe the fiancé’ to da back room for a little drink.

“So wat are you plans?” Boudreaux axe da young man.

“I am a scripture scholar.” Albert replies.

“A scripture scholar,.” “Hmmmm, Boudreaux says, dats good, but wat you gonna do to give my daughter a nice home to live in, hanh?” I will study ad God will provide for us,” a young man says.

“And how you gonna buy her a nice engagement ring?” axe Boudreaux.

“I will concentrate on my studies and God will provide for us,” answer da young man.

“And chillrens?” axe Boudreaux, “How you gonna support de chillrens?”

“Don’t worry, sir, God will provide,” says the fiancé.’

Da conversation proceeds like dis and each time Boudreaux axe a question bout da young man’s future, the young man says dat God will provide.

Later, Clotile axe Boudreaux, “Mais, how did it go, hanh?”

Boudreaux say, “Well Clotile, mais, dis young man got no job him, and he got no plans for one, but da good news is----he tinks I’m God me.”

C’EST TOUT For many years I’ve been saying that someday some big things will happen in Orange County because of our natural resources. We will soon have the opportunity to be recognized around the country for our great fresh and saltwater assets.*****A new report shows that unemployment in five swing states is dropping and nearly normal.*****Mitt Romney has gone to bed with Donald Trump and made him one of his top surrogates. Now that’s two rich guys who really care about us ordinary people. Trump is pushing the “Birther” sham. Trump knows better but he’s betting ignorant people will buy into it.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will meet at Novrozsky’s this week and back to Robert’s next week.

Everyone is welcome to come by and break bread with this great group.*****Finally, congrats to all the wining candidates and also to the people who went to the polls.

Now it’s time to reload for November. Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

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A Cruise to Remember Kent Conwell

Lighter Side of Life For The Record

A couple months back, our daughter and her husband gave Gayle and me a Cozumel cruise our fortieth anniversary. To say we were surprised is as much an understatement as suggesting Noah’s flood was a passing summer shower.

We’d never been on one. I don’t know why. Maybe perhaps we’re pretty much homebodies with a cluster of families and mass of cats that keep us on a predictable and comfortable routine of our own.

This was something new, precipitating tasks beyond with which we were familiar. In other words, our little daily routine, plebian in nature, was blown to smithereens. From that day on, our lives had been altered. Warily, we barged ahead.

Most of the details of the cruise were done online. Technology savvy, I do not possess. Why, I have ‘missed alerts’ on my cell phone that are two years old and don’t know how to get them off.

Fortunately, Susan’s husband, Mike, came to my rescue and got us registered and accounts set up for the cruise. We even printed up the luggage tags. After that, it was left up to me to take care of passports. Both Mike and Amy’s husband, Jason, are handy with computers. Me? I can turn them own and go to Word, and that’s about it.

Securing passports is not hard unless you don’t have all the information on the birth certificate. And naturally, one of ours was missing a couple pieces. In the blank for father’s name on Gayle’s, the hospital put in his line of work, Farmer. That meant we had to drive to Lake Charles and spend the day to pick up a complete certificate for Gayle. Then we came back. At the post office, we raised our hand and swore to just about everything,

then forked over about $250 bucks for two passports and attendant fees.

I griped and complained all the way home.

If only I had known what lay ahead!

Then came clothes. Jeez, more time and money, but the adventure that lay ahead served as Sirens calling out to Odysseus and his sailors. Irresistible. So we plunged ahead, telling ourselves this was a once-in-a-lifetime venture. “Damn the torpedoes. Full speed head,” cried Admiral David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay in the Civil War. So it was with the Conwells. “Damn the hassle, full speed ahead.”

And we barged forward. It was a sort of blind-leading-theblind project.

With our daughters and grandkids, we made a run to Galveston to find Pier 21 where the ship was moored and set up a tentative, very tentative, plan of action.

On the fateful day, we left early. I had nightmares that we’d break down on the road or the ferries would be sinking and we’d end up on the side of the road watching the Carnival Triumph chug out of port.

I shouldn’t have worried. We had time to spare. After dropping our luggage at the pier, we parked and caught a shuttle back, and got swept up in a maelstrom of passengers going through customs. It was organized chaos, and before we had a chance to stop and look around, we were onboard and sitting at the bar in the mail lobby.

Then the fun–well, if being lost, turned around, and constantly confused is your idea of fun, we were having fun. Not to offend anyone, but after two or three Bud Lights at $5.95 a whack, we didn’t care if we were lost or turned around or not.

The rooms were nice, really nice. We were on the First Deck.

Gayle laughingly referred to it as Third Class, but I tell you, if it were Third Class, I’d take Third Class any day.

We got to our room about two o’clock. No luggage, so we

toured as many of the twelve decks as we could. Sailing time was four o’clock.

I’ve never seen so many elevators and stairs. A couple times, we got off an elevator only to find stairs on either side. It reminded us of the Great Maze of Crete that housed the Minotaur.

Every time we turned around, there was another damned elevator or set of stairs, but like Farragut, we persevered. We finally found our dining room at the stern (notice the nautical slang?

Who says I’m slow?) on the Third Deck and our assigned table with a couple from Freeport.

They were wonderful folks, but the food was lousy. The grilled chicken breast was dry; the golf-ball-size Imperial Red Potato was cut in quarters; and the green beans numbered four. Oh, and no rolls. The tea–well, it was tea in name only.

I would have preferred staying at one of the numerous bars drinking Bud Light. Still the meals were part of the deal. We discovered there were several dining areas around the big liner, and all were free. You just stepped into line at the buffet or waited to be seated to order as much of whatever was on the menu.

To be fair, only dinner at that specific dining room was not tasty. Breakfast and lunch were delicious, as were the entrees at all the other dining areas and grills. And it was all you could eat.

We sat across from one gentleman who devoured a grapefruit, waffles, and two servings of bacon. They did not skimp on portions either. What was left over would have been a Dumpster diver’s dream come true.

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After dinner that first night, we headed for the bright lights of the casino.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 30, 2012

West Orange-Stark High School Class of ‘12

Ragsdale, Semien named top graduates at WO-S High School Community News Sources For The Record The 2012 West Orange - Stark High School Graduation is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2 at the Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

The 2012 WO-S High School Valedictorian is Sarah Ragsdale, the daughter of Paula and Randy Ragsdale. She will attend San Jacinto Junior College where she will play college softball and major in psychology. As a senior, Sarah has served as Class President and Captain of the Cheerleaders. She is four year member and officer of the WO-S Student Council, as well as, a four year member of the Key Club, WO-S varsity softball team and the Orange Crush Gold Select Team. She has also been a member of the Drill Team, Track Team, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, and Press Club. Sarah has been honored as a Southeast Texas Youth Leadership Participant and Mentor, Orange Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month, an Interpretive Reading school finalist and winner in the Miriam Lutcher Stark Reading Contest, a National Cheerleading Association

All – American Cheerleader, and as the Football Sweetheart. She has also been a member of the All “A” honor roll and earned numerous academic awards. This year, she was selected as the “Outstanding Senior Girl” by the faculty and staff of West Orange – Stark High School.

2012 WO-S High School Salutatorian is Jada Renee Semien. She is the daughter of Janice and John Semien and will be attending Lamar University for a major in Speech Communications & Disorders. Semien has been a four year member of both the volleyball team, for which she served as co-captain, and the cheer leading squad. She has also played on the tennis and softball teams. She currently serves as the student body Vice-President, and the Secretary for National Honor Society. Semien has also participated in Key Club, and Foreign Language Club. She has won second place at the campus Stark Reading Contest finals twice.

Semien attended St. Mary’s Catholic School of Orange before entering West Orange-Stark as a freshman. She will graduate will 21 college credit hours, which she earned from Lamar State College-Orange while maintaining a 4.0 college GPA.

Sarah Ragsdale is the 2012 WO-S High School Valedicatorian.

Jade Semien is the 2012 WO-S High School Salutatorian.

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Bridge City High School Class of 2012

Top graduates named at Bridge City High School Community News Sources For The Record The 2012 Bridge City High School graduation was held on Friday, May 25 at Larry Ward Stadium.

Valedictorian Bryson James Banks is the son of Damian Banks and Lori and Mike Johnson, the stepbrother of April and Michael Johnson, and the grandson of Lynn and Peggy Banks, and the late, Earline and Leroy Landry. Bryson is graduating first in his class with a 4.91 GPA on a weighted 4.0 scale. He has obtained honors for having the highest individual average in Computer Science 1 and 2, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Physics, Spanish 1, and Computer Maintenance. He has been on the Academic Honor Roll all throughout high school and has never made below a 92 on a report card.

As a Freshmen, Bryson was chosen as an elected student leader for leadership skills by the People to People Ambassador’s Program and was also awarded with a Scholastic Excellence Honor for academic excellence by the Rotary Club.

As a sophomore, Bryson was chosen by the Kiwanis Club of Orange to partake in their annual citizenship day and honored with an Outstanding Leadership and Academic Award for being an all-rounded citizen. Also during his sophomore year, Bryson was chosen 1 of 100 from a nation-wide applicant pool to attend an engineering camp at the University of Texas at Austin. Appointed Technical Engineer in his project team of seven, he had the opportunity to design, simulate, construct, and launch a model rocket with the assistance of Longhorn professors.

As a Junior, Bryson was chosen to once again represent Bridge City High School by the Rotary Club, at a leadership camp hosted at the Piney Woods Baptist Encampment in Wood-

lake, Texas, called RYLA As a Senior, he was named the September Student of the Month in 2011 by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

Bryson is the President of the National Honor Society, Student Body Treasurer of the Student Council, and a member of the Spanish Club, Ping Pong Club, and St. Henry’s Youth Group. Bryson has participated in U.I.L. Academics the last two years, competing in computer science, number sense, calculator, science, and mathematics. During the 2012 district meet, he placed second in number sense and second in mathematics. Bryson has also participated in the Strutter Spring Revue the last two years and can be well remembered as the guy riding the unicycle and juggling.

Bryson is a two year member of the baseball team, two year member of the track and field team, and a four year member of the football team. In football, he started on Varsity his Sophomore year receiving 2nd team All-District honors in 2009 and 1st team All-District, All Orange County, and All-KOGT honors in 2010. His senior year in 2011 he was voted by his teammates as a captain of the team, receiving 151 team All-District, All-Orange County, and All-KOGT honors. Bryson was the only player in all of Orange County to be named to the 1st team All-State Academic Team.

Bryson plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin this fall on a Longhorn Engineering Scholarship, and will be pursuing dual-degrees, double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Business Management.

Salutatorian Nicole Grace Encalade is the daughter of Joey and Janet Encalade. She is the sister of the 2009 Bridge City High School Salutatorian, Grant Encalade, and the granddaughter of Len and Gracie Clark and the late Luke and Dean Encalade. Nicole is graduating with a 4.875 GPA on a weighted 4.0 scale. Nicole is a four year member of the Nation Award Winning Bridge City High School Strutters.

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She served as the Treasurer sophomore year, a Lieutenant junior year, and was the 2011-2012 Strutter Captain her senior year. As a Strutter, she was named Outstanding Performer, All-American Dance Company, All-American Kick Company, National Champion Team Member, National Champion Officer, Academic National Champion, and attended the Texas Dance Educators Association All State Convention. She is the Vice-President of the National Honor Society, a four year member of Student Council and the Senior Class Treasurer, a four year member and officer of En Croix (Fellowship of Christian Dancers), a member of the Spanish Club and the Ping Pong Club.

Along with being chosen by the Rotary Club for Scholastic Excellence, Nicole was the Oc-

tober Student of the Month. She was also chosen as a sophomore to represent Bridge City at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Summer Convention. Nicole was also a member of both the homecoming court and the Christmas court her freshman year.

Nicole is also a very active member at the Bridge City Church of Christ and has been involved in numerous community services events such as the Church of Christ Disaster Relief, Project GLOW, and blood drives.

Nicole plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall to pursue a degree in Nutrition.

She then would like to advance into medical school and specialize in dermatology -a field she has always had a passion for and is close to her heart.

Bryson Banks is the 2012 Bridge City High School Valedictorian.

Nicole Encalade is the 2012 Bridge City High School Salutatorian.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

LCM valedictorian, salutatorian named

Community News Sources For The Record

The 2012 Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School graduation will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1 in the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont.

Payton Burns was named the 2012 Valedictorian for LCM. She is the daughter of Steve and Clare Burns, with one sibling, Katherine.

Payton plans to attend Texas A&M University and major in accounting.

She was involved in Cross Country (District champion junior and senior year and four year regional qualifier), President of KEY Club, Track (2012 District champion in 800m and two year regional finalist) and National Honor Society Treasurer, has taken dance lessons at Ingram School of Dance for 15 years, is a member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group and has over 250 community service hours accrued throughout high school.

Her honors and awards include: Star Student (9th-12th), Homecoming Court (9th-12th), Cross Country Regional Qualifier (9th-12th); senior year: University of Texas Honors Colloquium Attendee, Cross Country District Champion, Track 800m District champion, 800m regional finalist, 1600m regional qualifier; junior year: Medallion Award in AP English & Spanish 3, Cross Country District Champion, Cross Country Super Gold Team, 3200 meter District Champion & Regional Qualifier in Track, 800 meter Regional Qualifier and Regional

Finalist in Track, Girls 20AAAA All-District Basketball Team – Honorable Mention, Honor Society Inductee; sophomore year: Orange County Winner of Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, Academic Award in Pre-AP Algebra 2 & Spanish 2, Girls 20AAAA All-District Basketball Team – Honorable Mention, District 20AAAA Academic All-District Athletic Team; and freshman year: Freshman class representative at Kiwanis Citizenship Day (Selected by teachers), Medallion Award for Pre-AP Geometry, English, Geography & Biology, School Finalist in Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, District 20-AAAA Academic All-District Athletic Team, Named All-American Cheerleader.

Casey Meyers was named the 2012 LCM Salutatorian. He is the son of Everett and Tonya Meyers and has one sibling, Kender.

Casey held a GPA of 5.635 and plans to attend Lamar University in Beaumont to study English and Creative Writing, with the hopes of becoming an author. She was a the Historian for the Key Club, Secretary for the National Honor Society, was the Sports Editor for the Yearbook and was a member of the Bear Believers.

Her honors include: Mirabeau Scholarship winner, finalists in the 2012 Stark Reading Contest, won medallions as a sophomore in PreAP English II and French I, and won medallions as a junior in AP U.S. World History and French II. She won District Champion of Girls’ Doubles in Tennis and advanced to regionals.

Casey enjoys cooking, reading, playing tennis, writing and drawing.

Payton Burns was named the 2012 Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Valedictorian.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

Held:

Joseph David Olbrys Bridge City

Glynn B. Newman Vidor

Joseph David Olbrys, 70, of Bridge City, died Saturday, May 26, at his home.

Burial will take place at a later date in New York.

Joseph is survived by three sons and one daughter.

Glynn B. Newman, 72, a former Vidor resident of 40 years before moving to the Hemphill area of Toledo Bend Lake in 2004, passed away Tuesday, evening on May 22, at his residence.

Private graveside services will be held under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

He was a 50 year member of the Pipefitters Local Union #195.

Glynn was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Glynn (Mickey) Newman; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Newman, and his brother, Willie J. Newman.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wanda (Fuston) Newman; granddaughter, Michelle Bordelon and husband, Christiaan of Beaumont; grandsons, Michael Newman and wife, Amanda of Vidor, Mark Newman and wife, Courtney of Hampshire, and Matthew Newman of Vidor; his three great granddaughters, Trista and Brianna Newman, Maryn Bordelon, and his great grandson, Connor Bordelon.

To Be held:

George Carlton (Carl) Dronett Orangefield

George Carlton (Carl) Dronett, 61, of Orangefield, died W e d n e s d a y, May 23.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.

W e d n e s d a y, May 30, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Carl was born in Sabine Pass on Dec. 19, 1950; he was the son of Sidney and Lorena (Boudreaux) Dronett. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post #2775, the Eagle Lodge, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagle Riders Charter #2523, with whom he was involved with multiple charity organizations.

He was also a member and a past president of the Boilermaker Local 587. He touched others with his kind heart and helping hands. He was known for his ever-present and one of a kind sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his son, Shane Dronett; sisters, Eugenia Dorman and Laura Richard; brother, Tommy Dronett; and beloved dogs, Savannah and Polo.

Carl is survived by his brother, J.D. Dronett of Columbia, South America; sister, Dorothy Dargis of Flemington, N.J.; grandchildren, Berkley and Hayley Dronett and daughter-in-law, Chris Dronett all of Atlanta, Ga.; the entire Kathy’s Bar Family, lots of close friends and biker family; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Robin Hicks, Cody Richard, Anthony Dargis, Kirby Dorman, John Granger, Pewe, Sandy Kirkland, and Lafette Tarter.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Assisted Living, South East Texas Veterans Group, or any animal shelter of your choice

Held:

Margaret Ellis Berry Bridge City Margaret Ellis Berry, 83, of Bridge City, Texas, died Monday, May 21, at her home.

Graveside services were held Friday, May 25, 2012, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Patricia Morris officiating.

Born in Groves, on Jan. 4, 1929, Margaret was the daughter of James Henry and Helen (Dailey) Ellis. She enjoyed going to church and celebrating with others. She loved spending time with her family, and she enjoyed shopping and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman C. Berry; son, Michael W. Berry; two sisters; and three brothers.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Helen D. Arnold and husband Robert of Harker Heights, Terry Bouley and husband Michael of Bridge City; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; six sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael Bouley, Christopher Bouley, Andrew Effertz, David Arnold and Robert Arnold served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-2008.

To Be held:

Stanley Joseph LeBouef Jr. Orange Stanley Joseph LeBouef Jr., 86, of Orange passed away Sunday, May 27.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Edwards of True Faith Tabernacle. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Saturday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Mr. LeBouef was born Sept.

25, 1925 in Orange to Stanley Joseph Sr. and Yvonne (Roucher) LeBouef. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and later worked for Gulf States Utilities where he retired.

He was a lifetime member at the Held:

Evelyn L. Jones, 59 of Orange, died May 22, at Baptist Hospital of Beaumont, after a short illness.

A home-going celebration was held on Tuesday at New Beginning Church Outreach Ministry located at 1512 15th street in Orange, where the Rev. Eddie Lee Smith is pastor.

Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Memorial Cha-

pel, Inc. Miss Jones was a lifelong resident of Orange and a 1972 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School. She was loved not only by family members and friends, but everyone that came in contact with her.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories two brothers, Weblyn A. Jones of Orange, and Eddie R. Jones of Los Angeles.

Three sisters, Katie M. Rhodes, Catherine E. Jones and Virginia K. Jones all of Orange. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends.

Held:

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Robert Edward “Bob” Hughes Sr., 65, of Buna, died Saturday, May 26.

Memorial services were held Monday, May 28, at First United Methodist Church in Buna.

Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Born in Beaumont, to Eddie and Henrietta Hughes, Bob married Janet Jackson on Dec. 23, 1967.

He is survived by his wife, Janet (Jackson) Hughes; children, Rob Hughes and wife Jenny, Holly Hughes, Heather Hughes Knox and husband Kelly; grandchildren, Kolton, Kendal, Kale, Kinley, Ellisa, Alye, Max, Josh, Kendall, and Zach; sister, Becky Hughes Martin and husband Greg of Livingston; and brotherin-law, Dr. Jim Jackson and wife Ann of Thibodaux, La..

Ken Bordelon died peacefully in his sleep on May 21.

Funeral services were held Saturday May 26, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Born in Orange, on April 17, 1947, Ken was the son of Percy Joseph and Dorothy (White) Bordelon. He was an electrician.

Ken is survived by his parents, Percy J. and Dorothy Bordelon; his two daughters, Erika Cook and husband, Jeff Cook and their two children, Aidan and Zachary, and Emily Hollingsworth and her husband, Chuck Hollingsworth and their daughter, Devan; his brothers, Michael and James; and his sister, Barbara Bordelon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 752840692, or to a charity of your choice.

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Homeowners sometimes look to a housekeeper or maid service to help with work around the house. A housekeeper is a luxury many people cannot afford. For those who choose to splurge due to a busy schedule or an illness that prevents them from doing the work themselves, it is important to research a potential housekeeper before letting a person have access to the home.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are 1.5 million maids and housekeepers across the country. Around 30 percent of those workers are employed by private households.

Many housekeepers are self-employed, meaning they are not backed by the reputation of a particular company.

There are others who work for a company and may come to the house with a team to get the work done more quickly.

Considering housekeepers and maid services will be entering your home, and sometimes when you are not around, it is important to find a reputable service and diligently check references. Even the best research may not account for or uncover every issue, but it will help narrow down housekeepers who do

shoddy work or who cannot be trusted inside your home.

Before hiring a service, figure out what you expect of the housekeeper. Standard packages often include a thorough cleaning of the kitchen, bathrooms, floors and furniture.

Other work, like moving furniture and vacuuming underneath or washing the interior and exterior of windows, may be an extra service for an additional fee, or they may not offer it at all.

Other housekeepers do laundry or put away clean dishes. It is important to pinpoint just what you will need from the housekeeper so you can compare prices and services of a few different maids accordingly.

It’s a good tip to get referrals from friends or neighbors as a jumping-off point to finding a maid service. Once you have a few names, check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against the companies or individuals you are considering.

Also, look for a company that offers background checks on their employees. Select ones that offer insurance against any broken items, flooding, on-the-job accidents, etc. Ask each company you’re considering if it bonds its housekeepers. This is essentially “dishonesty insurance” and helps

VFW and loved to garden.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Martha L. Holmes; great granddaughter, Brittnay Holmes; brother, Charles LeBouef and nephew, Chris LeBouef.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margery LeBouef of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kaylard LeBouef of Orange and grandchildren and spouses, Terry and Monica LeBouef, Leah LeBouef, Tyler LeBouef, Brian and Sherrie Holmes, Scott and Christi Holmes and Jamie and James Neff. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Kevin Holmes, Shelby LeBouef, Camiron LeBouef and Isabella Holmes; great great grandchildren, Hannah Holmes and Lilli Holmes; nephews, Hal McIver, Charles LeBouef and Joseph LeBouef and sister-in-laws, Mary Frances LeBouef of West Orange and Dorothy Hagy of Orange.

offer extra protection against theft.

Cost may also be a factor when hiring a housekeeper.

Costs vary among housekeepers, whose rates might be influenced by a host of factors, including whether or not you have pets, how frequently their services will be required and the size of your home.

After you’ve narrowed down the prospects based on security and cost, further shorten the list by finding out answers to some of these other questions: * What types of cleaning products are used? Are they eco-friendly? Do Ihave a choice of products? * Will the housekeeper use his or her own equipment, such as a vacuum cleaner, or must these items be provided? * Will the same maid come every time or do they rotate? * Does the maid service periodically do quality-control checks? * Will the housekeeper come alone or with others to help? * How are complaints handled?

Setting rules and boundaries, as well as having all expectations spelled out in a contract, can help alleviate potential problems. Finding a housekeeper the right way will prevent having to go through the process again.

Kenneth David Bordelon Orange

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Dr. Darrell C. Perkins Orange Dr. Darrell Perkins, 84, of Orange, died Friday, May 25, at his home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Born in Port Arthur, on May 31, 1927, Darrell was the son of Roy and Belle (Burch) Perkins. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He received his doctorate degree at the University of Texas Dental Branch. He worked as an orthodontist and practiced dentistry for over 50 years.

Darrell was a member of the United Methodist Church in Orange. He was also a Fellow of the Rotary Club and lifelong member of and on the Board of Directors for Ducks Unlimited. He had a lifeTo Be held:

long love of fishing, hunting, and the outdoors, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Brucie Perkins, and brothers, Edward Perkins and Jerry Perkins of Port Arthur.

Darrell is survived by his sons, Dr. Chris Perkins of Kingwood, Texas, and Darrell W. Perkins of Orange; step son, Andy Meshwert of Bridge City; daughter, Shelly Green of Groves; sister, Norma Heirtzler of Buna; grandchildren, Ashley Bellow of Warren, Texas, Amy Calaway of Beaumont, Christie Perkins of Dallas, Cody Perkins of San Marcos, Tiffany Hamilton of Orange, Leslie Perkins of Beaumont, Darrell C. Perkins of Orange, and Jason Meshwert of Bridge City; and great grandchildren, Lane DeGlandon of Warren, Drake Calaway of Beaumont, Chesleigh Hamilton of Orange, and Claylee Hamilton of Orange.

Special thank you to the caregivers: Randy Myers of Starks, La., Tanya Kornegey of Vidor, Pat White of Groves, Velma Amodeo of Little Cypress and Doll Eygabroad of Starks.

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Patsy Grace LeBoeuf Vidor

Stella Peveto Winter, 72, of Orange, died Sunday, May 27, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur on July 6, 1939, Stella was the daughter of James Cordell Peveto and Odell Nimitz. She worked for Orange County for 22 years, retiring as District Clerk.

Preceded in death by her parents, Stella is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles Winter; daughter, Lori Winter Jackson of Houston; grandchildren, Jamie Wilkinson Mathew and husband Rory, Jared Jackson; great-grandchild, Rodri Mathew; sisters, Susan Peveto Oliver and Sandra Peveto Faulk; nephew, Steve Faulk; and nieces, Liz Faulk Hogan, Lana Faulk, Suzette Monk Walsh, and Sharon Kay Oliver.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Kami Wright RN and Mary Mikins of Encompass Home Health, as well as the ICU unit at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, including Dr. Sukhavasi and Dr. Abdullah.

Patsy Grace LeBoeuf, 66, of Vidor, died W e d n e s d a y, May 23, at Harbor Hospice surrounded by family.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. A.W. Story of Family Worship Center in Orange officiating. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Born in Little Rock, Ark., on Aug. 11, 1945, Patsy was the daughter of William Woodrow Brown and Grace Ola (Johnson) Brown. She was a homemaker and a Christian woman who loved to attend church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Trent LeBoeuf and stepmother Bessie Brown.

Patsy is survived by her sons, Duane LeBoeuf and wife Maurine and Kevin LeBoeuf and wife Katie; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Carmichael, Lillie McCue, Nellie Mueller, Gladys (Lonie) Williams; and brothers, Shelton Brown and Frank Brown.

Troy McCue, Roy McCue, Jay Thomas, Charlie Brown, James Brown, and Robert Brown. served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew LeBoeuf and Adam LeBoeuf.

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Orangefield High School Class of 2012

Top graduates named for Orangefield High School

Community News Sources For The Record

The 2012 Orangefield High School graduation will be held on at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1.

Robert Ehrlich has been named the 2012 Orangefield High School Valedictorian. He is graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Robert was a member of the Student Council, Debate Club, National Honor Society, INTERACT Club, TAFE club, Library Club, Current Issues and Events Team, Extemporaneous Speaking Team, Band, Tennis, Cross Country, Freshman Football and was the Class President for all four years of high school.

His honors and awards include: November Student of the Month for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Youth

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Robert Ehrlich was named the 2012 Orangefield High School Valedictorian.

Jenna Cook was named the 2012 Orangefield High School Salutatorian.

Leadership Awards, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Representative, THSCA Academic All-State 1st Team in Cross Country, All A-Highest Honors (9th-12th grade), highest ranking student (9th-11th grade), Persuasive Speaking/Cross Examination Debate Merit Awards (9th-11th grade), Current Events UIL Merit Awards (9th-11th grade), Rotary Club Scholastic Excellence Award (9th-11th grade), National Forensics League Member (9th-12th grade), outstanding achievement in Pre-AP Chemistry Award, American Legion Texas Boys’ State, second place in the Lower Sabine Neches Soil and Water Conservation Essay contest, TAKS Commended Performance (Science, Social Studies, Math and English), second place in Declamation in the Miriam Lutcher Stark Reading & Declamation District Finals, participant in the Southeast Texas Regional Citizen Bee Contest (Oral and Written - U.S. Constitution, American History, Current Events), Outstanding Leadership & Academic Achievement, and Superior Ratings in UIL Solo and Ensemble.

Robert has also spent many hours volunteering at the Red Cross, the soup kitchen, displaying flags for Memorial Day, helping in a school landscaping project, Veterans Memorial Beautifi-

cation and with decorating for homecoming.

Jenna Caitlyn Cook has been named the 2012 Orangefield High School Salutatorian. She is graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Jenna is a member of the National Honor Society, Uprising Christian Organization, Art Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, INTERACT Club, Library Club, Girls Softball, Girls Cross Country, UIL Spelling and Vocabulary, and is a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Her awards and honors include: UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Team - District Champions, fifth place in the individual UIL Spelling and Vocabulary District Meet, Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month, attended Texas Bluebonnet Girls’ State, attended Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, attended the Kiwanis Citizenship Day, was on the honor roll for all four years of high school and was the highest ranking student during her sophomore year.

She has spent many hours volunteering at the Relay for Life, Household Hazardous Waste Day, Adopt-a-Beach, Shangri La Fall Festival, Blue Santa Toy Drive, at the Meadows Nursing Home and the FCA Teddy Bear drive for hospitalized children.

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Community Christian School Class of 2012 Leifeste, Akhtar named top graduates at Community Christian School

Top row, left to right: Krislon Lona, Ariel Killian, Jade Corbello, Noella Schluter, Amanda Royer; second row from top, Left to Right: Madison Trahan, Jacob Trevino, Sara Scarborough, Madalyn Tran-Reno; third Rrow from top, left to right: Keller Brush, Samantha Leifeste, Ivey Benoit, Ashlyn Akhtar, James Herbert; front left: Lauren Jackson; and front right: Haley Brack

Community News Sources For The Record The Community Christian High School Graduation is set for Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m.

Samantha Leigh Leifeste was born to Dr. Nina and Dr. Sam Leifeste on June 27, 1994.

She has attended Community Christian School

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from grades K5 through 12th, and is honored to be the valedictorian of her graduating class.

Samantha plans to attend Baylor University in the fall, majoring in Health Science Studies and minoring in business with a pre-dental emphasis. Her plan is to then attend dental school in the aspiration of becoming a pediatric maxillo-facial surgeon. Samantha is very grateful to

have attended CCS and is excited about what her future holds.

Ashlyn Ruby Akhtar was born on Oct. 28, to Jeff & Rani Akhtar. Her family of six includes her parents, herself, her older sister Amber, and her two younger brothers, Amron and Aron Akhtar. Having attended Community Christian School since the third grade, Ashlyn is

honored to be given the title of Salutatorian of her class. Her plans for the fall include attending Baylor University in Waco and majoring in psychology. One day she aspires to attend law school in hopes of becoming a sports attorney.

Ashlyn is thankful for the time she has spent at Community and for the family and friends that have supported and inspired her thus far.

Samantha Leigh Leifeste was named the 2012 Valedictorian for Community Christian School.

Ashlyn Ruby Akhtar was named the 2012 Salutatorian for Community Christian School.

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Two rounds from state, season ends for Bridge City

With runners on base Bridge City Cardinal senior pitcher Jake Lemoine battles against Waco-Robinson in the Region III semifinal round on Saturday.

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Bridge City senior short stop Zack Lemoine dives to snag a grounder in playoff action against Robinson.

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Seniors post great careers HOMETOWN BASEBALL JOE PENNINGTON FOR THE RECORD

Bridge City second baseman Bryce Sampere looks to to throw the out at first base as a Robinson base runner is safe on second base.

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Cardinal senior Cameron Dishon reacts to final strike ending the playoffs for Bridge City.

It finally happened for the returning members of the Bridge City baseball team, the long awaited rematch with Waco Robinson that had been brewing for a year.

The Robinson Rockets had knocked the Cardinals out of the playoffs a year ago in the exact same round and BC had this date on their calendar circled in red ink for some time.

A classic match up between the states top two teams that everyone in the region had been waiting to see. The game gained even more pressure as Robinson won the coin toss and opted for a one game winner take all scenario where two dominant pitchers, Jacob Lemoine for BC and Chad Hollingsworth from Waco Robinson, would square off with the hopes of their teams resting squarely on each of their shoulders.

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Cardinal Coach Chad Landry pulls the infield together on the mound as Bridge City finds themselves in a jam against Robinson. The umpire brings the conference to a close as the Region III semifinal playoff game resumes.

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secutive two out singles that plated one run. The Cardinals answered in their half of the third inning with two runs as Jacob Lemoine doubled to right and was eventually brought home on a single from Cameron Dishon. Dishon would then score when Mitchell Hubbard reached on an error by the Robinson shortstop which put BC up 2-1. The momentum in the game was gradually shifting the Cardinals way as they sat Robinson down with no runs in the third and fourth innings. The Cardinals were in business in the top of the fifth as Hunter Uzzle singled to right and was followed by Dishon who walked to set up BC’s best scoring threat of the game.

After Hubbard flied out Bryce Sampere laced a Hollingsworth pitch up the middle only to snared in mid air on a spectacular play by the Robinson shortstop. The momentum of the game took a drastic change from that point forward.

In the bottom half of the fifth Robinson

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got a lead off walk followed by a strikeout and another walk to put runners at first and second with one out. It was now Hollingsworth’s turn to hit and Lemoine jumped out with two strikes early in the count. After spoiling a third strike and another pitch that was good enough to be called strike three was ruled a ball by the home plate umpire Hollingsworth singled to right field and tied the game. Another Robinson single loaded the bases with one out. At this point Coach Chad Landry made a pitching change and put Hayden Guidry right into the fire so to speak as he entered the game with bases loaded.

Guidry got a ground ball to the left side that was misplayed and allowed three runs to score and put Robinson squarely in the drivers seat. By the time the inning was over Waco had scored five runs and taken a 6-2 lead with two innings to play.

The Cardinals were unable to generate any offense in the sixth or seventh and

only had one runner reach base as Uzzle drew a two out walk in the seventh and was left stranded as the Cardinals ended their season with the third out.

The loss to Robinson marked the fourth consecutive playoff exit for BC in the Region Semi finals which is quite an accomplishment by any stretch of the imagination. This years team ended their season at 25-3-1 with only one loss to a 3A team.

The success of this years group of Seniors is the stuff one could only dream about.

The win totals, playoff appearances, school records, and district titles only say a few things about this great group of athletes. For four years they have given their best to the program and to Bridge City High School. It has certainly been a privilege to watch these young men and to be able to see them play as hard as they did for as long they did. They have certainly set the bar high for following classes and they left their mark for years to come.

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Youth football being put under microscope KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Former Super Bowl hero Kurt Warner said recently that he is worried about his own kids playing football, according to an Associated Press article this weekend.

Warner, a National Football League star quarterback, who retired after a long career with several teams, caused quite a stir when he revealed that he had reservations about allowing his children to play youth football.

And he’s not alone in his thinking, either. Former NFL safety Matt Bowen claims there are no easy answers when it comes to balancing safety concerns against the positive things kids can learn from football.

Bowen, who now is a columnist for a Chicago newspaper and the national foot-ballpost.com website, gets a lot of questions from fellow fathers, according to the article.

However, at his own household, the question already has been answered. “I’ve had conversations with my wife quite a bit,” Bowen reveals, “and I know in our house, our boys aren’t going to play youth football.

My wife’s already taken care of that.

That’s just not going to happen.

“I tell them that I love the game,” Bowen continues. “I respect everything I learned from the NFL, and in college and in high school. I don’t think there’s a better sport out there in terms of teamwork.

Bowen also said that his body got beat up a lot and he had a lot of injuries during his playing days. When someone asked him if football was a violent sport, Bowen replied, “Yeah, I think it’s violent. I think it’s violent and it’s made for young men, not little boys.”

The AP article points out “while it’s too early to establish a link between parents’ safety concerns and football’s popularity, there are indications that fewer kids across the country are putting on pads.”

Research from the National Sporting Goods Association indicated overall football participation across all age ranges has decreased from 10.1 million in 2006 to 9 million in 2011.

Dr. Michael Koester, a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Eugene, Ore., says it’s too early to connect a downward trend with parents’ safety concerns, but says the numbers are worth watching, especially in youth football.

“I think if we’re going to see a culture shift from a participation standpoint, I suspect we’re going to see it more at those lower levels, where parents are going to be deciding there’s just no reason for their 7, 8 or 9-year-old to be out there playing,” Dr. Koester surmised.

“And frankly, I support them in that,” Dr. Koester added. “My son didn’t start playing until he was 12.”

Hoping to ease those concerns about safety, USA Football—a national organization founded by the NFL and the NFL Players Association—has put safety measures in place in recent years for the youth leagues that have joined its membership.

USA Football-affiliated coaches must take a training class and pass a test.

The coaches then must follow specific instructions that include proper equipment fitting, an age-specific approach to teaching tackling and other techniques, and limits on contact in practice.

This fall, USA Football will launch the first comprehensive study on injuries in youth football, according to USA Football executive director Scott Hallenbeck. “Clearly, there’s a concern, and we have been proactive on that for five or six years,” he acknowledged.

It looks to me like there is an awareness that youth football needs to be monitored more closely for the 7, 8 and even 9 year olds, with the weight of the youngster being more important than his age. This will eliminate mismatches that could be the cause of unnecessary injuries.

KWICKIES…Orange County was well-represented in the softball/baseball playoffs this school year. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears

Former Super Bowl hero Kurt Warner caused quite a stir when he revealed that he had reservations about allowing his children to play youth football.

came within a whisker of making it to the state tournament in Austin, losing 5-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning to a feisty Montgomery team Saturday night. The Lady Bears had a monumental task of having to win two straight times at Montgomery and nearly pulled it off. And while this action was going on, the No. 2 Bridge City Cardinals (25-3) were forced to play (because of a lost coin flip) a one-game, winner-take-all regional semifinal baseball game against the state’s No. 1-ranked team

in Class 3A Waco-Robinson (28-2) and lost 6-2. The Cardinals had won 21 straight games before falling to Robinson. It was a great run for both LCM and Bridge City.

The Major League Draft is set for Monday and for the third time in their franchise’s history the Houston Astros will be making the overall first pick. The front office is keeping mum on what the team will focus on, but an organization can’t go wrong by selecting a pitcher. Stanford’s Mark Appel, who hails from the Houston

area, would be a good choice. However, the husky right-hander is being advised by super-agent Scott Boras whose brain sometimes gets clouded with dollar signs. The Astros only other No. 1 overall picks were pitcher Floyd Bannister and infielder Phil Nevin.

And while on the subject of the Houston Astros, they are still having a difficult time winning ball games on the road. This year they are not being blown out like they were in 2011, but still a loss is a loss, with five of them coming on the home team’s final at-bat. And dropping two-ofthree to the Dodgers in Los Angeles last weekend put the Astros’ road record at 6-15. They did get within one victory of reaching that magical .500 plateau, but going into Colorado Monday for a four-game series, the Astros stood at 22-25.

The NBA playoffs have finally reached the Conference Championship Series with the San Antonio Spurs clashing with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference while the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics lock horns in the Eastern Conference. I still like the Spurs meeting the Celtics for the World Championship, but the Miami Heat seems to have the inside track in the East.

JUST BETWEEN US…I happened to be a witness to Kenny Ruane’s hole-in-one Monday morning on the 160-yard Par-3 No. 6 hole at Sunset Grove Country Club. Kenny hit a five-wood and the ball landed right near the frogs, took a couple of hops and disappeared. The other members of our foursome—Craig Couvillion and Bob Hoepner and I-- thought the ball might have disappeared because it rolled over the green. But that wasn’t the case and it cost us because we were playing a skins game. However, Kenny did buy me a Coors Light, which is traditional whenever a player records and ace. Although Kenny has been playing golf less than 15 years, it was his third hole-in-one—his second at Sunset Grove. And because Kenny is a member of the Men’s Golf Association, he will be $200 richer whenever the treasurer writes him the check for the holein-one.

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FISHING: Scott Martin

will be in the house COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Depending on the time of day and where you chose to launch this past weekend, getting your rig on the water was a hassle at best. With area boat ramps absolutely packed with trucks and trailers, some folks that don’t get on the water all that often were intimidated by the tight quarters and the lack of patience exhibited by those that do.

While some of the predictable foul ups were humorous, depending on your frame of mind at the time, at least a few proved to be confrontational as well. A long day in the sun did not elicit cheerful smiles and good manners at the end of the day.

While the weather could not have been more user-friendly, the fish were not exactly suicidal and the traffic in the open lake was more akin to the “bird chasing” madness that takes place in the fall. S.A.L.T. tournament fishermen trying to win the Memorial Day classic south of the Causeway were really squeezed as you had to take a ticket to get an open spot on the jetties.

Even at that, it still took a trout over six pounds to win the speck division and that isn’t bad considering the fishing pressure. Those that chose to fish the open lake found a few trout schooling under terns, but the bite was brief as the armada was armed with binoculars and they were never far away.

The CCA S.T.A.R. tournament is officially open and I will be very surprised if a speck taken off Sabine Lake doesn’t grab the early lead.

I have already seen numerous trout that would qualify caught on the revetment wall over the past month. The water clarity continues to improve and live bait is no longer a problem with Ancelet’s Marina less than five minutes north of the lake. Tyler says they currently have everything from live shrimp to croaker and they open early.

With Daley’s Annual Fishing Show set to kick off at 9:00 am Friday morning, I will only get in four days of fishing this week, but this is

one show that I very much enjoy. Not only do they have some unreal deals on everything from clothing to tackle, but the pros in attendance are there to visit and talk shop with the customers.

Award winning author and editor of Texas Fish and Game magazine, Chester Moore, will be on hand to answer all the tough questions while “Cajun Phil” and I fill in the gaps on both Calcasieu and Sabine Lake. It’s the local bass fishing contingent, however, that will have an opportunity to visit with a sure enough super star.

Scott Martin will be in the store all day Friday and there may not be another pro fishermen that has been as hot as he has of late. His dad, Rowland, nine time B.A.S.S. angler of the year and host of his own popular fishing show now shares star status in the family as Scott continues to rack up wins on the FLW circuit while hosting his own show, Scott Martin Challenge.

With nearly $2,000,000 in winnings, his crown jewel thus far was winning the Forrest Woods Cup worth $600,000 in 2011.

Bantam 1with Shimano will also be on hand to answer any questions and give advice on fishing with their entire line of reels. Tal Cowan, a darned good trout fisherman in his own right and owner of Texas Tackle Factory will be there as will Mike Adamo with a limited supply of the new ZEKO fishing shoes that seem to disappear before ever making it to the shelves!

Chris Gonzales, CEO of Strike Pro lures, will be on hand as will the River 2 Sea folks with their entire line-up of hard baits and Swim baits. Keith Daley said that he also looks to have in another shipment of the violet and green moon Assassins that have been so difficult to find lately and added that you can buy any three Assassin products and get one free during the show.

If you are concerned about long lines or getting beat to the draw, just call in advance and they will bag your order and hold it until you arrive. I forgot about that service last week and Michael Braxton beat me to the last of the

Swimming Images and Cheri Boullion bought all of the Cranky M’s!

I will have more information at a later date, but easily the most anticipated tournament of the summer by anyone that fished the event last year is the Cops Helping Kids event set for August 4^th out of Dick Dowling Park. To the man, everyone that participated said that the

meal at the Captain’s meeting the night before and the door prizes were worth the entry fee!

The money the event generates goes to supporting the Garth House, local charities and the children of Jefferson County. This is one event that you do not want to miss. For more information you can go online at www.copshelpingkids.com.

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Dog days of summer mean more options on the water OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

After weeks of constantly changing winds that have driven anglers crazy it seems that better days are officially here. The traditional summer programs are now actually fishable and anglers have more options than just hiding from the howling winds. Sabine and Calcasieu have now become much more fisherman friendly and it seems that not only has the weather begun to cooperate but the fish have also decided to join the party as well. The best thing about this time of the year is the endless possibility of patterns of which there is to chase fish, from the river to the gulf they all begin to work as summer takes hold and the weather gets as hot as the fishing.

Let’s start with the easiest program out there and that’s chasing school trout under the birds.

This program has been much more predictable in the past several years and this summer is no different as gulls and terns alike continue to work over schools of fish towards the southern end of the lake. This program is exciting and can produce unbelievable numbers of fish when the conditions are right.

Anglers scanning the horizon with binoculars are often rewarded with flocks of birds diving on the surface of the water chasing shrimp that have been pushed to the top by trout and redfish, a very welcome sight to say the least. There are however a few drawbacks to this program with the biggest being traffic, you can bet if the program is easy that you will have company and plenty of it so pack your patience because you will need it. The other drawback is the size of the fish; traditionally fish under the birds tend to run smaller so you may have to go through the numbers in order to catch some keepers.

Now the flip side to that argument is on occasion the school of fish you encounter under the birds is a really good one, Sabine is famous for some of these schools being three to five pound trout but that is the exception to the rule.

Now another program that produces well during the summer would be chasing slicks. A slick is a shiny spot on the surface of the water that is made as trout and redfish feed, the slick can be seen and often smelled by those who know what they are looking for. The best way to see what one looks like is look around a crab trap that has just been baited, the shiny spots on the water look just like a real slick made by a fish.

Now if you see a slick on the water the rule is the smaller the slick the fresher it is. Be sure to check the area and make sure the slick didn’t come from a crab trap, idle upwind or up current and begin fishing. By fishing slicks anglers can escape the crowds who are chasing birds and often catch better fish, especially redfish.

Upper end of the slot sized redfish are begining to school up on Sabine Lake and they will eat nearly anything you can throw at them.

Just recently I ran into some slicks in the mid lake area and found some really nice trout to five pounds as well as a big herd of redfish rooting around the bottom and stirring up a big mud boil. The fish hung around and we caught good trout on each drift through the area for quite awhile.

For many folks the thought of staying in the lake when the wind dies down is not an option as they head for the gulf or the beach. The “big water” is only kind to anglers on so many days so you have to take advantage of every opportunity. Light seas and calm surf mean clear green water gets closer to the shore and with this beautiful water comes all sorts of new players including jacks, Spanish mackerel, and tarpon.

The light seas are custom made for the “mosquito fleet” and you can bet a dollar to doughnut that these folks will head for their favorite rig or wreck with a big smile on their face and they will return with some equally big fish stories as you never know what kind of fish will show up when hit the gulf.

After weeks of cursing the howling winds local fishermen will get the break they have so desperately begged for and that should last for quite some time as summer takes a strangle hold on the conditions. The calm winds will often be so still that a breath of wind is a welcome occurrence, especially when you want to drift. I for one won’t complain because I would gladly trade a little heat for the opportunity to fish basically anywhere instead of being pinned to the bank somewhere in the middle of the whitecaps.

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Stark Foundation to participate in Blue Star Museums Staff Report

For The Record

Stark Museum of Art, The W.H. Stark House and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center announce their participation in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/ bluestarmuseums.

More than 1,500 museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative, including more than 300 new museums this year. This year’s Blue Star Museums represent not just fine arts museums, but also science museums, history museums, nature centers, and 70 children’s museums.

In addition to the continued participation by the Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House, Shangri La Botanical Gardens is also participating in this year’s Blue Star Museums program. Also at the Stark Museum, The Stark House and Shangri La, military members and their families can enjoy complimentary admission beyond Labor Day and throughout the rest of the year.

“Knowing the sacrifice the men and women of our nation’s armed services make, it is our honor to extend complimentary admission to active military and their families,” says Stark Foundation President and CEO, Walter Riedel. “We hope all active military in the area have the opportunity to visit.”

About Blue Star Museums Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. The program runs from Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. The free admission program is available to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members).

Active duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program.

For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To find out which museums are participating, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning. Museums that wish to participate in Blue Star Museums may contact bluestarmuseums@arts.gov, or Wendy Clark at 202-682-5451.

This is the latest NEA program to bring arts programs to the military, veterans, and their families. Other NEA programs for the military have included Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience; Great American Voices Military Base Tour; and Shakespeare in American Communities Military Base Tour.

The W.H. Stark House. Image by Will France.

Stark Museum of Art. Image by Will France.

Pond of the Blue Moon at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Image by Will France.

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Entergy grants $274,000 to local charities Staff Report

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Entergy Texas, Inc. showed its commitment to the communities it serves today at a corporate citizenship celebration of the more than $274,000 in grant funding presented to agencies serving communities in Southeast Texas.

The funds represent grants awarded since January and include $137,860 in corporate matching dollars for Power to Care, the Entergy Texas trust fund that customers, employees and the company support to assist qualified customers in crisis pay their energy bills.

The grants target 48 charitable nonprofit agencies and represent funding from the Texas utility and the Entergy Charitable Foundation. The grants primarily support educational and environmental programs as well as programs that assist lowincome residents.

“It is such a privilege to partner with so many agencies throughout Southeast Texas who make such a difference in the lives of our customers and in the communities where we all live and work,” said Todd Dunkleberger, regional customer service manager. “Bringing them together like this to celebrate gives us the opportunity to showcase the work they do throughout

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Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to more than 400,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and it is the second-largest nuclear generator in the United States. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $11 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.

Orange Area Orange County Association for Retarded Citizens - Sponsorship for daily vocational workshop attendance - $1,500; Birthright of Orange, Inc. - Baby gift baskets - $1,000; Lamar State College-Orange - 125th Anniversary Celebration, Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce; Scholarship fundraiser - $2,000 total; Orange County Livestock Show Association Educational Animal Prospect Shows - $1,000; and Orangefield Elementary School - Annual Christmas Festival - $1,000.

For a complete listing including the organization’s name, project title and funding received, please log on to www.entergy-texas.com.

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The Stark House Opens New Exhibit

The Exotic East exhibit at The W.H. Stark House Carriage House.

Phoenix Bird china from Japan, c.1910.

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visiting countries of the Far East easier than before. Exotic Asian souvenirs became a “must-have” for any world traveler.

In addition, the styles of art from the eastern countries influenced design of items made in Europe and America at the time.

The Asian items were seen as being supreme examples of good design. A wide range of merchandise, from ceramics to textiles and even architectural elements, featured western interpretations of Far East styles.

“This exhibit features examples of objects from The W.H. Stark House collection made in China and Japan, as well as objects made in western countries with eastern influences,” said Patsy Herrington, Managing Director of The W.H. Stark House.

Located at 610 Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, The W.H. Stark House is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information, call 409-883-0871 or visit www.whstarkhouse.org.

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The W.H. Stark House has a new exhibit on display entitled The Exotic East in The W.H. Stark House in the adjacent Carriage House located at 610 W. Main Avenue in Orange, Texas.

Included in the exhibit are items from The W.H. Stark House collection which were made in China, Japan, by other western countries and designed with an eastern influence. This exhibit will be on display through mid-July 2012. Adults and children 10 years of age or older are welcome.

Throughout the 19th century, art of the Far East captured the fascination of many collectors. Designs from China and Japan were linked to ideas of mysterious, far-away nations. During this period of time, technological advances in transportation made

Unknown Japanese maker, Fisherman with baskets, ivory carving, circa 1900. The W.H. Stark House. 78.900.6; Chinese wedding robe sleeve, embroidered in the Forbidden Stitch, circa 1850-1875. The W.H. Stark House. 2005.5.7.

Getting fit and ready for summer Staff Report

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It can be sobering to realize that beach and pool season is right around the corner. Maybe that diet you hoped to go on got stuck in neutral. What can you do now?

The prospect of days spent in the sun without the security of a bulky sweater or baggy pants to cover up bellies and bulges often inspires people to reassess their fitness goals in an effort to lose weight. There are some right and wrong ways to shed a few pounds, and here are some guidelines to get you started. * Crash diets: Nutritionists have long noted that crash diets can be unhealthy and ineffective with regards to long-term weight loss. But new research disputes those claims. A recent

study from Tufts University found that a slow-and-steady diet is only successful for the very few who are not sidetracked by rich foods or other common food challenges in daily life. In fact, they confirm that, if done correctly with a healthy, calorie-cutting, food-based diet, fad diets can produce quick and lasting success.

Clinical experience shows that somebody with a serious commitment to weight loss can lose up to 20 pounds -- and two to three dress sizes -- in two months.

This is not to say you should sustain yourself on grapefruits or cabbage soup. Weight loss that results from such diets is more water weight than fat. Reducing portion sizes and caloric intake could provide a metabolism boost. * Exercise: Being active is usually conducive to losing weight.

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The Port Arthur Historical Society announces the opening of a new temporary exhibition at the Museum of the Gulf Coast featuring of floral images from around the world.

BLOSSOM II ~ ART OF FLOWERS is an exhibition of selected works from the International Competition sponsored by the Susan K. Black Foundation and curated by David J. Wagner, Ph.D. It is the second in an ongoing series of traveling exhibitions of artworks depicting and interpreting flowers of all kinds.

Flowers have been portrayed by artists for centuries. Perhaps best known in classical art are the flowers featured in 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings.

In the 20th Century, flowers served as an inspiration and source of imagery for one of the most beloved and well-known American artists who focused on flowers, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986). Today, flowers inspire artists as much as ever.

To encourage participation, the Susan K. Black Foundation opened the competition to artists worldwide and offered generous awards. In response, nearly 1,350 artists from 35 countries entered some 2,300 entries to BLOSSOM II. Not one, but two juries of extraordinary experts were assembled to select works for the exhibition which premiered at the Naples Museum of Art in 2011.

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The floral design workshop, led by renowned designer and instructor James L. Johnson will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Johnson is the chair of the Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M University and served as one of the prestigious judges for the Blossom II competition from which the exhibition was drawn. The workshop registration deadline is May 31. The cost is $25 for Port Arthur Historical Society members and $35 for all others. Workshop participants will make their very own floral creations and get a sneak peek at the exhibition.

The “Gardens in Film” series will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturdays during the entire run of the exhibition. Film admittance is free and includes admission to the Blossom exhibition as well as the Museum’s permanent exhibits. The film schedule is as follows: June 16 – Fantasia June 23 – Enchanted April June 30 – Green Card July 7 – A Room with a View July 14 – The Secret Garden July 21 – Pride & Prejudice The Museum of the Gulf Coast is owned and operated by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with Lamar State College - Port Arthur and the City of Port Arthur. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to schedule a tour call 409-982-7000 or visit www.museumofthegulfcoast.org.

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Community Bulletin Board Orange County Farmer’s Market open Wednesday, Saturday The Orange County Farmers’ Market is open for the season on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7-10 a.m. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown.

The following items are now available: tomatoes, corn, carrots, green beans, cucumbers, leaf lettuce, greens, potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, purple hull peas, onions, peppers, blueberries, jams and jellies, hot sauce, local honey, fresh eggs, raw milk, fresh butter, homemade cookies, flowering plants, blueberry bushes, and more.

The market is held in the parking lot in front of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive. For additional information, contact Texas AgriLife at 882-7010.

“Remembering Bridge City” set for June 10 The Bridge City Historical Society will be hosting “Remembering Bridge City” on Sunday, June 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bridge City First Baptist Church, 200 W. Roundbunch Rd. in the family life center. Citizens of Bridge City are encourage to bring early photographs, pictures and other historical items to be scanned and documented. Additionally, there will be a video area set up to do video taping of people who have a historic perspective of Bridge City. The BC Historical Society is interested in creating a vivid picture of Bridge City’s history for future generations. Everyone is invited to attend and help us preserve the history of Bridge City. For more information, please call Darrell Segura at (409) 720-9999. Refreshments will be served.

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Funds may also be available to clean up trash dumps on public property.

If you or your community affiliations have potential projects that fit this description, please bring them to the attention of the KOCB board at 330-9373.

Hunter Education Safety Class set for June 7 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be taught Thursday, June 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Orange. You must complete the online home study computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to class. Call Odom to register at 409-883-8118.

BCHS class of 1972 to host 40th reunion Bridge City High School Class of 1972 will hold their 40th reunion Saturday, June 2 at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridge City.

The reunion will start at 5 p.m. and end at 12 a.m. For more information, contact Vicki McFerrin Jeter at 735-3172 or Butch English at 679-3372. The class is searching for classmates. If anyone can help locate them, call the above numbers.

Classmates not found: A.C. Barber III, Vickie Bell (Saltzman), Curtis Black, Karen Blackwell Eggers, Karen Bourgois, Marita Eversole Ferguson, Debbie Busby Braneff - Time Braneff (son), Eileen Busby Kimbrough, Richard Johnson, Jackie Latino, Pam Lewis Arceneaux?, Gwen Lonadier DeSalle, Denise Lute Lage, James Mancil, Wayne Calhoun, Mike Church, Robert-Richard Carl, Elaine Deroche Kelly, Malcolm Hill, Veronica Hollingsworth Munson, Melinda Jenkins, Nicky Monte, Terrie Patterson Bebee, Delores Vasser Bertrand, Donna Verrett Beaumont, Mary Waldrep, David Williams, Steve Worrell, John Farris, Randy Flowers, Larry Green, Pam J. Hebert, Vickie Helms, Ray Smith, Linda Trevino Posey, Donnie Vail, David Prejean, John Quirk, Ronnie Rayburn, Daryl Reynolds, Randal Ritchey, Debbie Rose, Rick Sanders?, Roer Schoolfield, Leslie Simon and Kenneth Smith.

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1 lb. of lean ground beef 1 lb. of Owen’s ground sausage Seasoning with Tony’s, and pepper 2 clove of garlic minced 1 large onion chopped Small can of black olives chopped Pepperidge Farms puff pastry/may substitute Croissant rolls Sauté meat together breaking it up into small pieces as it browns. Add onion, and garlic with seasonings. Add chopped olives. Meanwhile roll out pastry into large triangle shape. Use a saucer as a guide to cut into rounds. After meat browns, drain and assemble meat pies by placing a heaping tablespoon of filling in center of the dough round. Fold edges together and crimp with a fork. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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Safe Sitter® course now being offered The Orange County Texas Agrilife Extension will offer Safe Sitter® courses for young teens 11 and up on July 23 and 24 at Vidor Community Center. Registration deadline is June 29.

Over 500,000 adolescent babysitters have graduated from the medically-accurate program which instills students with confidence as they learn how, why and where injuries can happen so they can be prevented. The cost of the course is $40. Call 409-8827010 to register your son or daughter or your child’s babysitter.

The up-to-date curriculum provides hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques designed to prepare babysitters to act in an emergency. Babysitters also receive instruction on how a child’s age affects how to care for them, how to prevent problem behavior and how to run their own babysitting business. They also learn basic first aid as well as how to perform infant and child choking rescue. They even learn CPR. To graduate from the Safe Sitter® course and receive a completion card, students must pass a rigorous practical and written test that indicates their mastery of key concepts and life and safety skills. For more information about the Safe Sitter® organization, contact National Headquarters at 800-255-4089 or visit www.safesitter.org.

Luther Stark class of 1954 to host reunion The former Lutcher Stark High School class of 1954 will be having their 58th class reunion on September 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club.

Letters have been mailed and notice via e-mail have been sent to those on file. The reservation deadline is August 15. If you have not received notice, please contact Joette Evans Webb at 8839432, 920-8683 or e-mail at jwebb4@gt.rr.com.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host pool tournament The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday starting at 8 p.m. Prize money goes to first and second place winners. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun. For more information, please call 409-886-7381.

Fibromyaligia support group to meet at Second Baptist Church The fibromyaligia support group meets from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every first, third and fifth Thursday of every month at Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland Drive in Bridge City.

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American Legion hosts bingo on Sundays The American Legion Auxiliary Post 49 at 108 Green Ave. in Orange hosts bingo every Sunday, starting at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a bingo game on Easter Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 886-7202.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be June 5, 6 and 7, 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.

Zombie Voodoo Fest set for June 9 The Zombie Voodoo Fest 2012 will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 on Pleasure Island in Port Arthur.

There will be a battle of the bands, a “Thriller” dance party, a zombie run and tag, food and beverage, horror film festival, kids entertainment, hot zombie beauty contest and cash and prizes.

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Honestly, You and I Aren’t So Different Evan Dolive For The Record

It’s a common question. It’s is a question that comes up in the most general and basic of conversations.

You could be at a party for a friend, meeting someone for the first or in the chair getting your haircut. The question arises: “What do you do for a living?” For most people when they answer question the response is one that is met with probing or clarifying questions, not when I answer.

You see when I tell people what I do it strikes fear in their heart, I tell them: “I am a minister.” All at once a wave comes over their face as if they are shocked that a minister would come out from behind the pulpit and Bible commentaries to venture out into the world of sinners and commoners. Eye contact lessens as if people don’t want me to peer into their soul and see them for who they truly are.

Generally people immediately begin to tell me about their religious preferences and experiences. If the person I am speaking had not interjected what I call “God talk” yet, they promptly add it to the conversation. They will tell me about their minister’s sermons from the previous Sunday to prove to me that they were listening and that his/her teaching was effective. Someone actually turned on the Bible on CD while I was receiving a haircut.

Once someone inquired about my job and told them that I was a minister. They told me about their lack luster church attendance. This person in particular had stopped going to church because the service in the church she was attending was not connecting with her on a deep, spiritual level. If she had just told me that part of the story I would have been fine and we might have continued our conversation about her religious experiences or maybe abandoned that track and began a completely new conversation. Rather she began her conversation by informing me “I really don’t go to church that much, I mean I am not a devil worshiper or anything like that but I just don’t care for the service at my church right now.” Since when did not going to church for Christians become devil worshipping in a minister’s mind? Is that the dichotomy that exist-- Worship God or you are a devil worshiper? Is this is perception that people have of ministers?

Do people really think that I am a perfect, pious, self-righteous, judgmental person who goes from place to place condemning people for their lack of faith and church attendance?

Sadly that is an accurate description of about one percent of the ministerial population, but not me.

Ministers are human beings; we are people just like you. We go to the store, we shop online, and we try to make ends meet month to month. Ministers have taken on as their call or duty to ensure that the message of Jesus Christ is promoted and propagated in the world. Yes many ministers are educated in theology, divinity and pastoral care, but knowledge of the Bible and having good skills in the pulpit does not make one perfect. Yes ministers are seen as the spiritual leaders of their congregations but to place the label of perfection places a great weight on minister’s shoulders.

Ministers don’t walk around singing “The Old Rugged Cross” and quoting scripture, rather ministers have to find a way to get

Explaining the Eucharist Staff Report

For The Record

The Eucharist is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic church. As part of the Eucharist, the Lord Jesus Christ is contained, offered and received under the appearances of bread and wine.

Catholics believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist and that the bread and wine are not just symbolic or a figure of Christ. Catholics believe the bread and wine changes from wheat and grape into the body and blood of Christ, a change referred to as transubstantiation.

The Eucharist was instituted at the Last Supper, the night before Jesus’ crucifixion. The Biblical story of the Last Supper provides the basis for the Eucharist, which is often referred to as Communion.

When Christ first instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, which was attended by His disciples, including one who Christ predicted would ultimately betray Him, He took the bread, blessed and broke it before instructing His apostles to eat it and know that it is His body. He then did the same with the wine, which he told His apostles was His own blood that was being shed so sinners could be forgiven.

Today, young Catholics receive the Eucharist at what is commonly referred to as their First Communion or First Holy Communion. It is a festive day and one to be celebrated when a family member receives the Eucharist for the first time. Many families celebrate with parties where guests dress in formal attire. This dress code extends to the recipients of First Communion as well.

Female recipients often wear a white dress with a veil to symbolize purity, while boys where white or blue suits, depending on the country where they live.

It is tradition to give First Communion recipients religious gifts, including rosaries or prayer books. Some recipients are even given a crucifix to remind them of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for them and the significance of the Eucharist they just received.

the kids to soccer practice, homework completed, dinner on the table and make that two hour evangelism committee meeting on top of writing a sermon, making visits and calls.

Am I perfect? No, far from it and I don’t claim to be.

I listen to music other than gospel (gasp!) I make mistakes just like everyone else. (double gasp!) I sometimes don’t pray as often as I should. (Heretical gasp!)

Does this make me a less effective minister? I don’t think so, but it does make me human. Christ came to the Earth to restore people to wholeness and mend people in their brokenness. Nowhere in the Bibles does Christ command his followers to be perfect, rather he understands that humans are flawed individuals seeking completeness.

So the next time you see a minister tell him/her that you hope they are well and not too stressed, especially during the holy times (Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter). Don’t try to impress them with your knowledge of Bible verses or church history.

Don’t treat them any differently than you would treat anyone else.

So as you can see, you and I aren’t that different after all.

Rev. Evan M. Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He currently serves as Associate Minister at First Christian Church (DOC) in Orange. Rev. Dolive can be reached via email at evandolive@att.net or online at evandolive.wordpress.com.

CHURCH

BRIEFS First Baptist Church of BC to host VBS The First Baptist Church of Bridge City has set its VBS for June 4-8, with their theme being “Sonrise National Park.”

VBS participants will hike through God’s word, sing by the campfire, create crafts and more. Children from the ages of Kindergarten through Grade 5 (for the 2012-2013 school year) are invited. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon.

They will be collecting can goods each day for the Bridge City/ Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Take advantage of early registration on Saturday, June 2 in the church’s west parking lot from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information 735-8709.

First Presbyterian Church to host VBS The First Presbyterian Church, located at 902 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a Vacation Bible School for children in preschool thru fifth grade. VBS will be held June 11-15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

At Sky, kids discover that everything is possible with God! Sky is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the Sky activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, kids will discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join each day at 11:30, because that’s when they will be having Fly Away Finale—a daily celebration of God’s love.

Pre-registration is required and can be done so by calling 8832097.

First Baptist Orange to host fine arts camp The First Baptist Church of Orange will be hosting GROW Camp (a fine arts camp) from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on June 11-14 at the church, 602 Green Avenue. The camp is for children who have completed kindergarten through the sixth grade. The registration fee is $25 for the first child in the family, $20 for the second child and $10 for the third. There is a maximum of $55 per family.

The registration fee includes a T-shirt, supplies and snacks.

Registration may be completed at the church’s office. Classes include painting, dance, drama, culinary arts, choir, guitar, piano, button art and woodworking.

A performance will be held the evening of June 14. For more information, contact John Bickham at 886-7461 or info@fbco. org.

Wells of Agape to hold women’s conference Wells of Agape of Orange will hold a women’s conference, “Love Songs from Heaven,” June 22-23, at Journey Community Church in Lumberton. Featured Speakers will be Charmaine James, Deanna Airey and Donna Wells. Worship will be led by Billy Lawson.

The conference will include, food, door prizes, specialties, silent auction, food and fellowship.

For more information, contact Donna Wells at 745-4609. For registration forms visit www.wellsofagape.org.

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooks St. Paul United Methodist Church is selling homegrown, local cookbooks. All of the recipes come from members. The cookbook has tried and true recipes. The cost is $20 and all proceeds go to our mission funds. Please call the church 735-5546 or come by from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up a copy.

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9B

Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield

Trinity Baptist Church

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

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

Cowboy Church of Orange County

608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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!

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

Apostolic Pentecostal Church IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Sun. Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sun.: 2 p.m. • Tues: 7:30 p.m.

24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703•409-779-4702

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 & Methodist Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Web site: www.fumcorange.org

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!”

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

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

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: Marilyn Ball 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”

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Gospel Singing first Friday of the each month.

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!

Maranatha Christian Center 7879 Hwy. 87 N Music: Sherry Dartez Pastor Daniel Ray KOGT Broadcast 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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(409) 344-2158 SHEETS, used for flotation in ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, www.hotbiz.ws/CLEAN boats, cost $40 sheet, sell for INC. “A CASA Program” is APPLIANCES REFERENCES $30 sheet, (409) 745-1420. accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply USED APPLIANCES, startPETS & LIVESTOCK SONY DSC-W50 Cumber Shot by calling 1-877-586-6548 [toll ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, $150, camera, from Conn’s, never free] or going on-line to www. Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th.

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FREE KITTENS TO GOOD white coffee table, $40; storwebsite]. 30 hours of training HOMES, 1M & 3F, blk. & wht., age shelf w/ clothes hangers, (409) 735-2826. Leave mesis required. Record numbers FURNITURE of children are being abused. TABLE W/6CHAIRS very heavy make offer; clothes hanger rack, sage, will call back.

Your volunteer help is needed! all wood, 2 leaves - $50; large $25; plain clothes rack, $10; The program serves Orange, coffee table w/stained glass top white wedding dress, $30, (409) RESCUE DOGS, spayed & Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler - $75; 6 drawer dresser very 670-9272. neutered, needing good homes. and Sabine counties. large w/mirror - $50. Call 883Pet food donations welcome.

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SERVICES ASSISTANT ENCHANTED CREATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Let Us Clean Your Palace! LAB/PIT MIX, 8M old, spayed THE BRIDGE CITY CHAMBER female, on heart worm prev., Affordable Experienced of Commerce is seeking a part- JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, free to good home, (409) 746time Administrative Assistant. like new, auto feeder, throws 90 We go the extra mile to please 9502.

Job duties include but are not MPH, fast & curve balls etc., • Dusting • Laundry • Ovens PUPPIES! I have 7, mixed limited to managing the daily paid $3,000, used very little, will operations of the chamber sell for $1,500, (409) 474-1518. office, responding to inquiries from citizens and businesses, SCOOTER LIFT TRUCK DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION (NO CHILDREN) and assisting with Chamber MOUNT, lift up to 300 lbs., CDVPUBWD sponsored special projects and $500; Lawn and hunting trailer, THE STATE OF TEXAS events. Qualified applicants will 4’x30”x24”, pull by lawn mower TO: Diane Strother Stephens possess excellent verbal and or 4 wheeler, 14” tires, $60; 4 Respondent NOTICE: written communication skills, tires, 17”, good to fair trade, excellent computer skills, and $35, (409) 745-3895. the ability to work with a variety ‘94 2/2 Mobile Home, $10,000; YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If of people and to manage and Whirlpool Elec. range, $175; you or your attorney dot not file a written answer with the clerk work on multiple projects at one Whirlpool Refrig., $175, (409) who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next time. Experience in fundrais- 499-2128. following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this ing and events management citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against and knowledge of the Bridge you. The petition of Jack Thomas Stephens, Petitioner, was City community would be help- 100 GALLON PROPANE ful. Interested applicants can TANK, $100; bed liner for Z71, filed in the County Court at Law #2 of Orange County, Texas, send their resume to Bridge City $50; antique Singer sewing on May 24, 2012, against Julie Anne Dobbins, numbered Chamber of Commerce, Attn: machine, $250, (409) 738-2883, 120510-D, and entitled Executive Committee, 150 W. leave message.

"In the Matter of the Marriage of" Jack Thomas Stephens and Diane Strother Stephens

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given Notice is hereby given that original Letters that original Letters Administration for the Estate Administration for the Estate of DAVID LEE FORSMO, of ELLA MAE EVANS, Enlarged for proofing. Enlarg Deceased, were issued on Deceased, were issued on Actual for proofing.

May 17,Enlarged 2012, in Cause May 16, 2012, in size: Cause 1 col. x 4.5" Actual No. P16056, pending in 2X4” No. P16060, pending in Actual size: the County Court at Law of the County Court of ToatbeLaw published in To b ORANGE County, Texas, to: Orange County, Texas, to: The Record NewspapersThe Re PATRICK DALE FORSMO. To be publishedEdith in Christine Wheatley.

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The Record Newspapers 030911 All persons having claims All persons having claims against this Estate which is against this Estate which is PLEASE currently being administered currently being administeredFAX ANY are required to present them are requiredCORRECTIONS to present them BY to the undersigned within to the undersigned within 5 P.M. MONDAY the time and in the manner the time and in the manner prescribed by law. prescribed by law. to 735-7346

PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY NOON TUESDAY Thanks, c/o THE LAWto OFFICE OF c/o THE LAW OFFICE OF 735-7346 TOMMY GUNN TOMMY GUNN Debbie Thanks.

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MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn)

THE VILLAS AT COW Bayou located at 3650 Fish Hook in Bridge City, now has 1&2 bedroom openings! Enjoy comfortable living in a quiet, secluded surrounding. Located in the Bridge City School District with convenient access to Orange, Port Arthur and Mid-County areas, we are close to all area refineries! Covered parking, washer/dryer connections are provided. We supply your City of Bridge City water, trash & sewer! Please call today and ask about our move-in special!

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2 - 3/2’s FOR RENT, BCISD, in excellent cond., all elec, CA/H, both on lots, not in M.H. parks, one in Victory Gardens, one off Roundbunch Rd., $850 monthly. Please contact Randy @ (409) 7280173. (5/30) NICE TRAVEL TRAILER, all appliances, A/C, patio, $350 monthly + dep. & utilities, (409) 332-6699.

32’ X 80’ IN LCMISD, on 2 lots, 2x6 outside walls, vinyl siding, shingled roof, Cal LOE vinyl windows, custom rock fireplace, 2,500 sq. ft., game room w/ rock wet bar, for sale or rent, financing available, possible owner finance, excellent cond., a must see and have, don’t let this one get away! Please contact Randy @ (409) 728-0173. (5/30)

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, in nice neighborhood. Cathedral ceilings w/ track lighting & ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, granite counter tops, self cleaning oven, dish washer.

Bathroom has linen closet and built-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bedroom, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete parking, yard maintenance included, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

2/2 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

(6/27) 2/1 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, new stove and refrig., $500 monthly + dep., includes water & garbage, references req., (409) 474-1518.

MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS. in Bridge City. locally owned and well maintained, 2/1 with laundry room in Apt., $650 upstairs, $675 downstairs. We are located in a quiet neighborhood, but walking distance to major grocery stores, fast food and pharmacy. We take pride in our complex, $500

3/2 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, CA/H, appliances, excellent cond., $700 monthly (includes water and garbage) + Dep., (409) 474-1518.

MOBILE HOME SPACES QUIET BC TRAILER SPACE, $200 plus utilities & dep., (409) 697-2552.

TRAVEL TRAILER SPACE, grass mowed, quiet, No Pets, 370 Warner St., BC, (409) 735-9176. (5/30) HOME SALES 3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar, bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finance, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info.

3/1/1 FURNISHED HOME. New floor, new cabinets, new plumbing, central air and heat. 1900 Robin Greenway #1 in Orange, Tx. Call 409886-4798 or 409-988-1830.

REMODELED 3/1.5/1 for only $93,900! This home qualifies for a USDA LOAN w/ ZERO DOWN PAYMENT! New ac/ heat system and all new ductwork. Foundation repaired with transferable Lifetime Warranty! Granite counters in kitchen and baths! Neutral colors, simply beautiful in quiet neighborhood with fenced yard in BCISD. The best buy in town with $3,000 CASH TO BUYER AT CLOSING! Call REGENCY Real Estate Pros at 409-724-MOVE(6683) for more information.

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NEW 3/2 IN OFISD, 1,290 sq. ft., 6316 Norwood, S.S. appliances, landscaping, walkin closets, open floor plan, $120,000, (409) 882-4706.

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325 BLUEBERRY, BC, city water and sewer, $10,000 or make cash offer, (409) 5492610.

MOBILE HOME SALES 2/1 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, $4,000, (409) 474-1518 or 474-2252.

DID YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE BOUGHT PROPERTY AFTER IKE? If you have been waiting for a time a duplex would go up for sale, nows the time! A lot of people want it, don’t wait! No Realtor yet.

Gutted with brick and framing, great roof 2/1, Kitchen and living room on both sides. $67,000, (409) 719-6674.

AUTOMOBILES

‘08 HUNDIA SONETA GLS, 44K miles, great gas mil age (21 City and 30 Highway), sunroof, CD, gold color,we are selling Mom’s gently used car, in beautiful condition, for $13,400, (512) 633-9997 or (409) 332-9383.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, brick home w/ new vinyl trim, all brand new interior floors, new appliances, fenced back yard, next to BC junior high & sports complex, #15 Parkland, $139,000 neg., shown by appointment only, (409) 4660466 or 221-9431 or 3329666. (6/20)

‘06 SUBARU LEGACY (OUTBACK), silver, all wheel drive, , trailer hitch, 61K miles, 4 dr., excellent cond. 1 owner, always kept in garage, heated front seats, elec. w/seats, $12,900 OBO, (614) 4838075.

LAND & LOTS LOTS for SALE: Own your piece of property for just $6k or buy all three lots for an even better deal! Deweyville ISD, Call REGENCY Real Estate Pros at 409-724-MOVE(6683) for more information

MOTOR SPORTS H O N D A C T 11 0 , C M X 250, CL 70, C 70, small 110 4 wheeler, and much more! Sell or trade, (409) 221-7126. (6/6)

RV’S

1.6 ACRE REPO, property has water and sewer and padsite, Mobile homes and live stock OK, owner financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

‘01 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 5th. wheel, 27’, Alumascape, aluminum frame, fiber glass Gelcoat sides, 16’ slide-out, A/C, much storage space inside and underneath, much more! Excellent cond., original owner, $11,500, (409) 735-2617 or 8824756.

10 ACRE TRACTS, LCMISD, MMUD water and sewer available, private roadway owner financing available, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

‘T R U C K S & VA N S

‘'85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB,

A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, good motor, no oil leak-

430 HOLLY ST., BC, lots 28 - 29 - 25’ of 27 a n d

Apt. in Orange

Drivers: Do you NEED a Sign-On Bonus?

SHINE

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The Miraculous Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus: In the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you for this very special one (mention favor).

Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it.

Then in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted.

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www.sabinetitle.com 1-800-273-5031 • 409-883-8495

Avail. June 1.

‘04 Saturn Ion

‘90 CHEVY Ext. cab, good work truck, $1,000 OBO, (409) 697-5506 or 550-8565.

719 Front St. Orange TX 77630

1bd/1ba, FULLY FURNISHED, Business is Booming! with fireplace.

Join our team in Beaumont, TX All appliances Run Day & Night Positions!

Sign-On Bonus for Experienced included, plus Drivers We offer: 401k, Health, w&d. No utilities Dental & Vision Insurance paid. $650/mo. $500 dep.

Must have Class-A CDL with “X” endorsement.

Call Christine: 18 wheeler or tanker experience preferred. EOE 886-7776 or 779-6580.

800-577-8853 or Apply Online: www.gulfmarkenergy.com

‘03 Chevy Malibu

age, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 735-7353 ‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 FULLY LOADED! Power steering, power brakes, power windows. Call 409-779-3354.

‘04 Chevy Ext. Cab white

GARAGE SALES FRI. & SAT., 355 DOBBYN ST., BC, corner of Dobbyn and Ferry, 7 till ? F/S TV, stereo, furniture, lamps, tools, household items, luggage, clothes, misc.

SAT., 127 TROY, BC, 6 till noon. Toys, TV’s, kid’s & adult clothes, misc.

SAT., 5628 TURNER RD., BC/OF, by Bessi hts. Rd., corner of Turner Rd. and Bridgefield, 8 till noon. Good Stuff!

SAT., 345 W. ROUNDBUNCH RD., BC, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 8 till 11. A little bit of everything! Some furniture, alost new clothes for women and men, come check it out! (409-735-4573) SAT., 860 SCHOFIELD DR., BC, 8 till noon. Clothes, furniture, etc.

SAT. GRAND OPENING! CORNER OF HWYS 62 & 12, Mauriceville, Uncovered Treasures, 10 till 3. Music, food and drinks. Our store is stocked full of new and used items, something for everyone’s pleasure. Collector’s items, fishing and camping, tools, knives, hats, Do-Rap, Tu-Tus, bows, furniture, glassware, pots and pans, jewelry, Much More. Anyone wanting to set up and sell their goods are welcome to do so by appointment only, call (409) 745-3608 before Friday at 2:00. No alcoholic beverages! Bring your own lawn chair.

SAT., 9741 NORTHRIDGE DR OFF HWY 62-MAURICEVILLE. 8am-till. 3 family garage sale.

Queen bed, rug, furniture, kitchen stuff, antiques, baby stuff, clothes.

WE BUY GOLD, SILVER & COINS. Paying top prices at L.L. Coin & Collectibles. 1922 Strickland. Call anytime - 330-7882.

‘05 Dodge Caravan

‘04 Chevy Cavalier

silver blue

$6,500

Automatic - Air, 97k, 4 door

$8,000

‘08 Chevy Cobalt 4D

‘04 Buick Century

$9,850

‘04 Pontiac GrandAM

‘01 Isuzu Rodeo

4 door, Automatic - Air, 63k, Window Locks

$9,900

s ‘04 Volkswagen GLS

Automatic - Air, 150k

‘03 Chevy S10 Pickup

!

D L O

S

‘98 Dodge Ram

$9,850

85k, Convertible, Automatic - Air

‘04 Ford Expedition

$6,950

4c, Automatic - Air

Very, ‘05

Lincoln TC Sig.

white

red

Quadcab, Work truck needs some attention

$4,950

white

$7,950

$3,500

Eddie Bauer, Automatic - Air, 97k

$11,800

‘05 Chry. Convertible

‘05 Kia Sedona LX

110k, Grand SXT

$10,500

‘06 Chevy Monte C.

Very, Very Clean, A lot of equipment, 105k

$12,300

‘04 Ford 5-Pass. Van

Automatic - Air, Clean, 110k

$7,000

‘05 Saturn Ion gold 4 door

$7,995

BUY HERE! PAY HERE! FAST IN-HOUSE

financing! available

$6,500

‘02 Grand Marquis

Automatic - Air, Clean, 100k

$6,500

‘02 Chevy S10 Blazer

!

D L SO

115,000 miles, automatic and air 4-wheel drive

Sebrin Convertible Touring, Auto. Air 54K

$9,850

135K, LXT Club Wagon

ous irness FamFOR Fa

!

HARMON HARMON - OLIVER ENTERPRISE, LLC

$6,500

$5,500

‘03 Cadillac Deville

Clean Pre-Owned CARS, TRUCKS & SUVs

Automatic - Air, 4 door, 69k

MERCURY GS 4 DOOR Auto. trans., air, 75k CLEAN!

$7,900

‘05 Buick Lesabre blue

56k, Automatic - Air, VERY Clean, Custom

$10,950

‘06 Dodge Dakota white 100k, Quadcab, Automatic - Air

with camper cover!

$8,950

‘05 Buick Lesabre light blue

white

Automatic - Air, 71k

2 door, 79k, Automatic - Air

white

4 door, maroon,

57k, Automatic - Air

$11,995

Extended cab, Automatic - Air, 103k

blue

tan 4d

Automatic - Air, 32k

Automatic - Air, Clean, 101k

$11,800

Corner of MacArthur & Henrietta St., Orange

409.670.0232 OPEN: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM TO 6 PM & SAT. 8 AM-4 PM • CLOSED SUNDAY

We Buy Clean Used Cars and Trucks

Custom, 85k

$9,850

“We can use your bank or credit union for financing!”

Price + TTL

Pictures for illustration purpose only

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Getting Fit

Last Week’s Answers

From Page 7B

But the right exercises are also key. Heavy manual labor may not be the best route to take, as building muscle could also increase overall weight and add bulk to the body. Cardiovascular and light toning exercises can help many people achieve their weight-loss goals more quickly than dieting alone.

Many people find the warm weather naturally inspires them to be more active. Make the most of the beautiful weather by getting off the couch and going outside for a walk or a jog. * Indulge in good foods. Filling up on foods that help your body realize it is full can help with weight loss. These include foods that are high in fiber and protein. Choose nonstarch vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, which are high in fiber. Chickpeas and other legumes will also fill you up fast. Snack on berries and apples, which are filling and also a good source of fiber. Look for wholegrain breads, which are more substantial than overly pro-

cessed breads. * Set reasonable goals. Research from Tufts indicates that it is a physiological fact that the human body can only lose a maximum of three pounds of actual fat a week.

Other weight loss is often an emptying of the intestinal system and water loss. Starvation is not a healthy way to lose weight, as it actually depletes muscles while taxing the cardiovascular system. Therefore, plan how much you want to lose and then divide that number by three.

Then you’ll have an accurate measurement on how many weeks it will take to lose the weight with aggressive dieting. If you want to lose 30 pounds, it could take 10 weeks to achieve that goal.

Even a small amount of weight loss can result in marked improvement in how you look and feel, especially when sporting a swimsuit. Personal health should always take precedence over losing weight to improve your appearance.