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County Record Vol. 53 No. 16

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Allied Health building to be ready August Debby Schamber For The Record

In November 2012, representatives from Lamar State College-Orange held a ground breaking ceremony for the latest addition to the campus of an Allied Health building.

Now about 9 months later, tt is expected to be completed on August 26 when classes begin, according to Dr. J. Michael Shahan, President of LSC-O. “Contractors believe it will be ready,” Shahan said. “We are still on target.”

Since 1992, LSCO has had more than 3,000 students

graduate and become nurses.

The nursing program is the largest program on the campus.

Nursing students contribute to nearly half of the enrollment on the campus, so when the property was acquired to help house an area of study, it was quickly decided the nursing students would benefit the most. When completed, the 32,000 square foot building will have labs, lecture halls, computer rooms and more much-needed space await the The new Applied Health bilding on the cmapus of Lamar State Col- more than 1,000 nursing students on campus. lege-Orange is expected to be completed by August 26.

The LSC-O Foundation acRECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

quired the former Orange Leader building next to the campus in 2010, and the college subsequently purchased the site from the Foundation so that it may be renovated and used for classroom space.

However, in 2011, the campus hired a consulting firm to examine the feasibility of renovating the building and found it would not be cost effective to “save” it, so plans were made to construct a new building, according to Record archives.

“When the Campus Master Plan was put together we did not designate a specific area of study for the building,” Shah-

an said in a previous interview. “As we looked at our enrollment growth over the past four years, it became evident that the demand for nursing instruction exceeded the capacity of our existing facilities.”

Currently, nursing students are housed in the Allied Health Building on campus, along with the EMS program and pharmacy technology.

Without enough room, many of the nursing classes have had to be scheduled in the Wilson

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Bridgette Gearen murder case moves forward Debby Schamber For The Record

A “person of interest” in the murder of Bridgette Gearen is in a local prison on unrelated charges.

No charges have been filed as this time, but the case is still moving forward, according to Tommy Hansen, investigator for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

“We have made some good progress on the case,” Hansen added. “He’s not going anywhere for a long, long time.”

Which is why Hansen has yet to file any charges while he works meticulously to not only charge the local suspect who is in his 20s, but the others involved as well.

“It’s just a matter of time before they are arrested,” Hansen said.

Although several assailants involved was not good for Gearen, it will help investigators because it enhances the

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Bridgette Gearen, pictured with her then 2 year old daughter, Kyra, was viciously raped and murder at Crystal Beach in July 2007. Investigators are still diligently working to capture her murder.

solvability. If only one person is involved then there may not be a weak link in the chain.

However, when more than one person is involved, the chances of a weak link increases, according to Hansen.

The investigators have worked to confirm information from several different sources, Hansen said.

Investigators have been looking to determine each person’s involvement. Some are local but others live out of state.

Gearen, 28, of Orange, like many single mothers wanted to escape the rigors of everyday life and when she got the chance headed to the beach with family and friends. But, her July 2007 weekend getaway turned out to be deadly and a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Gearen and her daughter,Kyra, who was 2 years old at the time, had driven to Crystal Beach to spend the night with friends in a rented beach house on Monkhouse Road. The area is

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Clarissa Slaughter and Robert Simpson during a rehearsel of “It’s Hee-Haw Y’all. Performances begin Thursday.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

OCP presentation starts Thursday Penny Leleux For The Record

The hit TV show from the 70s is a perfect vehicle for the Young People’s Theater Workshop to perform for their 2013 show. Hee-Haw could be seen every Saturday evening. The show was filled with short skits, music and lots of laughs based on country music and southern culture. It couldn’t be any better. If a kid forgets his lines, it will actually be more like the original show.

About 36 kids have taken classes in choreography, costuming, make-up and acting. They auditioned for their parts and have studied their lines for several weeks.

“It’s Hee-Haw Y’all” begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. The curtain rises at

7:37 p.m., July 11-13 and at 2:37 p.m. July 14.

“I look forward to it each summer, to see how much they grow in their abilities and stage presence from year to year,” said workshop director Codie Vasquez. “It’s also just as fun getting new kids, being there for their first experience on stage.”

Some of your favorite characters from the show will be represented. Junior Samples will be played by Tristen Anding. Roy Clark and Buck Owens characters will be represented by Chase Courtier and Marcus Delarosa. Don’t forget Grandpa. He will be played by Jonah Courtier. Carissa Slaughter will be Minnie Pearl. Blake Klingaman will

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Gage Hale ,Lela Francis and Madeline Hennigan on stage during dress rehearsel this week.

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Historical finds await in murky Sabine depths Debby Schamber For The Record

The Sabine River and surrounding waterways were once the mode of travel to move cargo from one location to another.

Like all modes of transportation, there are risks. Vehicles are involved in wrecks, trains derail and ships sink. For members of the Texas Archaeological Studies Association, during the past 20 years they have been searching local waterways to preserve the past for future generations to see and learn from their expeditions. They are also working on mapping the river using sonar to see what lies below the surface and the stories associated with the hidden treasures.

A large, heavy, metal chain believed to date back to the late 1800s found on the banks of the Sabine River in Orange may give some clues as to what lies in the dark, murky water.

It most assuredly has a tale to tell.

Bruce Lockett, director of the Texas Archaeological Studies Association, said they believe it is a brigantine. In sailing, a brigantine is a vessel with two masts and only the forward of which is square rigged. It is often used to carry cargo.

But, he didn’t say this out of the blue. The team has conducted extensive research along with the use of a “hightech” side scan sonar. The image on the screen depicts what appears to be a hull of a ship resting on the bottom of the waterway. It is with the information received from the sonar images that will tell the size of the hull and the dimensions. This will give them a lead and then they will research local manifests and other documentation to determine the history of the ship and its’ identity.

But, before they can dive on the project, they will be contacting officials. Once the permission is granted, then the investigation continues.

The hulls of the ships made in this time period where crafted of oak which should be well preserved in the fresh water, he said.

“It should all be intact,” Lockett added.

Through research, the group knows of 15 shipwrecks south of the Interstate 10 to the mouth of the river.

In addition, Devil’s Pocket, a river near Mauriceville, there is a steam boat which is reported to have sunk after striking a log and damaging the hull. It is believed to have been filled with cargo containing gold, silver and barrels of liquor. In addition, Lockett said there should also be the motors and boilers intact which once propelled the vessel along the water. However, first they are waiting until the winter months to begin. But, like any treasure hunt, they

Earl Ennis and Barney Anders show a large, heavy, metal chain believed to date back to the late 1800s found on the banks of the Sabine River in Orange which may give some clues as to what lies in the dark, murky water below.

must find the exact location of the ship. It’s all part of the process. Forensic archeology is needed on projects such as this, Lockett said.

However, even if the ship contains the booty, or any other ship found, they cannot touch the contents without the permission of the Texas Historical Commission. They also cannot dive on shipwreck sites without the permission of the THC which is a very vital step in preserving the rich history.

From 1800 to 1900, there were 16,000 steamboats built.

There are about 2,200 ship wrecks on the Texas coastline, according to Lockett.

The arrival of the steamdriven paddle-wheeler Velocipede at Sabinetown in 1837 marked the beginning of steamboat traffic on the Sabine River and of the steady growth of riverside communities, roads and eventually railroads.

The river is said by historians to be navigable for one thousand miles in the 19th century. The Sabine River became a vital traffic route in the economic development of Southeast Texas.

Commercial cargo was being hauled up and down the river. Navigating the twisting waterway was not easy. Nineteenth century boaters had to dodge shifting sandbars, debris, sunken logs, timber and low hanging limbs. Water levels were unpredictable and were known to rise or fall as much as six to ten feet at a time. Boaters had to pick the best time to ensure success or otherwise they may be stranded for days.

The fluctuating water levels and water hazards proved to be a big problem for steamboats which commonly ended up on the river bottom. In the years preceding the Civil War, the Sabine River bustled with commercial boats hauling goods. They traveled downstream from areas in Texas and Louisiana to Gulf ports.

They returned with much needed supplies to the towns

located on the river, according to Dr. Howard Williams, Picturing Orange.

About five steamers forged ahead in the waters of the Sabine during the agricultural shipping season. Among the largest and best known in 1859 was the Florilda which was a 220-foot packet with the capacity of 2,500 bales of cotton.

The other was the Josiah H. Bell which had a 1,800 bale capacity. The Bell which was constructed of oak timbers featured a V-bottom deep-sea hull and sharp prow which allowed it to navigate safely when others could not.

By the late 1950s, the cotton trade on the Sabine had become quite lucrative. In 1860, the agricultural census reported more than 7,300 bales of cotton had been shipped out of 11 Texas counties in the previous year. There was another 14,000 bales out of western Louisiana parishes. By 1861, an estimated 20,000 bales of cotton were reaching the Sabine annually.

They were purchased in 1859 by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and put to work carrying rails, cross ties, timbers and other needed freight used to connect the rails from Houston to Beaumont, according to Dr. Howard Williams.

During the Civil War, the sturdy steamboats were called into service for even more serious business. The Bell, which had been fitted as a gunboat, was on the weighs at Levingston Shipyard in Orange, and being converted to a blockade runner when the Florida sank.

As soon as word was received that the Confederacy had been defeated, the Bell was steered about four miles south of Orange and scuttled into the Sabine River to prevent the ship falling into the hands of the Union troops.

The gun, commanded by Dick Dowling and affectionately named Annie, was mounted on the deck of the Confederate destroyer and went down with the ship in May 1865, along with 39 cas-

kets of silver coins, according to Lockett.

In addition, in September 1865, 20 ships belonging to the Confederate fleet also sunk following a ferocious Gulf hurricane.

They were moored in the water near where Ochiltree Park is currently located.

The south was defeated and Orange was in turmoil as citizens worked to put their life back together.

The Texas Archaeological Studies Association may have a lot of unanswered questions and more ships to locate, but they have already found steam boats by Bon Weir. The Ida Reese was one of their discoveries and at one time belonged to the Wingate family.

Originally from South Carolina, David R. Wingate was born in 1819 and married at age 20 to Carolyn Morgan. Together they had seven children. After losing two children and a sawmill to fire, he later moved his family to Newton County.

By 1852, he was a large cotton grower. In the 1860s, he maintained a sawmill in Sabine Pass which was said to be the largest in Texas during that time period. However, in 1862, the Union Army burned everything he owned in Sabine Pass, including his house, the mill and a large amount of stacked lumber.

Wingate moved to Southeast Texas and later moved his family to Orange County in 1874. He built three sawmills costing in excess of $60,000.

However, they all burned. So, perseverance prevailed and Wingate rebuilt them. During his lifetime, Wingate lost a total of five sawmills and a sixth one burned to the ground after his death.

Wingate also lost a schooner and the steamboat Pearl Plant during the war between the states. In 1873, he lost the Ida Reese which was found

many years later by the Texas Archaeological Studies Association.

The information gained by the Texas Archaeological Studies Association about these events are from the Russell diary. The important facts were written down during the Confederate War by the local postmaster, according to Lockett. They also find information from Coast Guard records, Galveston record of

ship wrecks, newspaper clippings and other historical journals.

Another one of their discoveries was a gun boat which sank January 28, 1863 one mile north of the Sabine Pass lighthouse during the Civil war.

The possibilities are endless if people are willing to search for the past. However, there is no telling how far or how deep their travels may take them.

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It’s Hee-Haw Y’all

Lani Daniels, Aimee McNiel, Bella Rogers and Madeline Hennigan perform during rehearsals for It’s Hee-Haw Ya’ll. The youth performance begins Thursday.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

Allied Health construction building across campus this semester.

Not only will students work out of the new building, but, the nursing program directors and administrative assistant will be housed in the new building, while most faculty offices will remain in the Allied Health Building. Moving the nursing classes to the new building will allow some of the classrooms in the Allied Health Building to be used for general instruction, as well as continue to comfortably house the EMS and pharmacy technology programs.

The cost of the new construction will be paid from two sources, according to Shahan.

“The campus receives an annual allocation of money from the state’s Higher Education Assistance Fund,” he said.

“For several years, LSCO has saved a portion of this money and these savings will pay for almost half of the construction. The remainder will be paid from funds generated through revenue bonds issued by the Texas State University System.”

There are approximately 160 vocational nursing students, 80 registered nursing students, and roughly 300 basic nursing students each year at LSC-O. However, with the more than 500 pre-vocational students that have to be ad-

vised through the nursing department, things have grown a little crowded. The new building, as well as the grounds surrounding it, are very inviting and conducive to learning.

“Recently a student said to me they were so looking forward to coming to class in the Allied Health Building, but was disappointed that their class was in the Wilson building because they wouldn’t be able to be a part of the ‘nursing atmosphere’,” said Gina Simar, Director of Allied Health in a previous interview. “I think the new building will give students that sense of pride and accomplishment that they have arrived to nursing and their hard work is paying off.”

Simar says the main thing the new building will provide is room for the nursing students to learn, but all of the new accommodations don’t exactly hurt either. The new building will be equipped with a simulation lab to include two adult rooms, a birthing room, pediatric room and a home setting environment. New equipment will be included to enhance student learning and there will be two five-bed skills labs that will also be for the training of nursing students. In addition, there will be an 80-seat lecture hall, a 60-seat computer room, two 50-seat rooms and a 60-seat classroom.

“I think the new building is going to motivate students and will be a beautiful, up-todate facility of which we are going to be very proud to be a part of,” said Simar. “The 80seat lecture hall will allow for all of LSC-O to perhaps sponsor presentations, hold specialized meetings and invite speakers.”

Administrators at LSC-O are looking to the future for students and the professionals they will someday become.

“When I first started in Allied Health, the vocational nursing program entered 40 students twice a year and the registered nursing program entered 40 students once a year,” she said. “These programs have grown considerably and it is time for LSC-O to grow and expand as well, in order to accommodate our students.”

For more than 40 years, LSC-O has provided an affordable, quality education in an environment which emphasizes friendly service and personal attention. Although they have added students and expanded their facilities, they have not forgotten why each individual student is important. They are always ready and eager to help anyone define their goals and achieve their dreams.

Brigette Gearen murder commonly known by locals as “The Zoo.” Just before midnight the group decided to go for a drive on the beach to watch the surf under the stars. Gearen left her daughter in the care of others who decided to stay behind. She walked out the door never to be seen alive again by those who loved the young woman with bubbly personality. When she left she was wearing typical beachwear of a red halter top and blue jean shorts on her five feet three inch and 110 pound frame.

However, a truck of men drove up to Gearen and within moments they grabbed her, pulling her into their vehicle and sped away into the night.

Witnesses, who were young kids out for the night had gathered for a bonfire. They reported they heard her scream and saw the dark colored SUV pull away. However, the side of the vehicle blocked their view from seeing if she was forced.

Since then, the vehicle has been located and is “on radar” according to Hansen.

The suspects are being carefully watched as well.

A few minutes later Gearens’s friends would also go outside for their ride on the beach, but she was nowhere in sight. They searched all around the area, but she was gone.

“Twenty-five minutes later that same vehicle went back by going eastbound at a very high

rate of speed,” Hansen said.

After several hours, her friends became worried since they knew she would not be separated from Kyra for such a long time. So, they called the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

By early morning, campers on the beach found her beaten and partially clothed body near the water’s edge. It was later determined the beating was very brutal as she fought for her life. In addition, she was raped before being strangled.

An autopsy would further reveal she was beaten with a blunt instrument. Her head and face suffered massive injury but her death was determined to be manual strangulation.

There were indications of a vicious fight which aided the collection of forensic evidence which will help in identifying those who killed her. It is believed there are three to five suspects involved in the murder case.

Investigators will not comment on the evidence collected but they have sent items to the DPS lab for analysis.

The day after the murder, Galveston Police bloodhounds, the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and Texas Equusearch combed miles of the beach and surround area. The following weekend they returned to do it all again. While others were sifting through the beach

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and sand dunes for evidence, deputies swarmed the small community talking to campers, residents and visitors to gather information and pass out flyers.

Now six years later, thousands of miles covered and after the many man-hours investigating the case, nobody has been arrested for Bridget Gearen’s murder.

Hansen was on call that weekend. It is the case he is determined to solve.

Hansen claims he has been in the business of solving cases for more than 30 year and he says this case is one of the most brutal he has seen. But adds, “This is by no means a cold case and it never has been. We’re coming and we’re coming hard.”

Finding Gearen’s killers has been a community wide effort.

Local business owners in Crystal Beach have gathered money to put up a reward fund of $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in the murder of Gearen.

“The whole case has been about strategy,” Hansen said.

But, Hansen intends to see it through until justice is served.

Anyone with any information on this case is asked to call the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office at 866-2488477.

portray the Hee-Haw donkey.

There will also be guest stars. Abigail Noah will be Loretta Lynn. Dolly Parton will be played by Emily Daigle. The Mandrel Sisters will also be represented by Whitley Hoyland, Lila Reynolds and Adriana Francis.

“Gloom, Despair and Agony, Oh Me,” and “Where are you tonight?” are just a few of the bits incorporated, plus the gossip girls.

“We’re also going to have a house band on stage made up of some of the parents,” said Vasquez. “They’re playing a fiddle, banjo, guitar and piano.”

Many years the production takes on a variety show format that has to be written, choreographed and staged by the workshop director and volunteers.

“It’s the only way we have found effective for the kids to get the whole experience; the acting, the dancing, the singing; to give each kid a shining moment. To find a script that will give 36 kids equal stage time, that’s already pre-written, is next to impossible. Variety shows are the best way to

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

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do that,” said Vasquez.

“I loved doing “Alice in Wonderland” and having them experience a full theatrical production, but if you are not a lead character, you sit and wait most of the time.” “its great family entertainment; something to do with your kids,” said Vasquez.

“What I like to pride myself and the whole committee on is people tend to go with low expectations because they ex-

pect a school play kinda thing and for the most part, our audiences walk out genuinely entertained and surprised at the production the kids put on. You’ll be entertained even if you don’t have a kid in the show.”

Tickets are $5. Call (409) 882-9137 for reservations.

The Orange Community Players Theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. in Orange.

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FOURTH GONE--RAIN STAYING AWAY I hope you all had a nice Fourth of July. I have nothing but compliments for Darrell Segura and the Bridge City Historical Society. They put on a good fireworks show. A lot of people attended and cars were parked for a mile on each side of the Bayou. Children sat on top of cars and hoods, while parents and grandparents sat on lawn chairs.

The grounds of what will be the location of a new city park and museum were beautiful sitting on the banks of the bayou. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte said the event will continue to grow. I believe that. It’s a great location, next to the Historical Bridge.*****I enjoyed the Fourth by visiting friends Sue and Tommy Simar, where I came away with a bag full of goodies. My favorite was a Cajun boy’s candy, figs, right off the tree. I believe they have figs for sale. Call and find out the availability at 883-3619. Sue is having cataract eye surgery this week so she won’t be there to pick but Tommy might. A cup of coffee on their country porch is always a treat. *****Two weekends ago we were told a lot of rain was coming Friday through Sunday. I didn’t water.

No rain came, not a drop. My hopes were raised when all local TV weathermen said we would get by the Fourth without rain but Friday we would get 30 percent, Saturday, 50 percent and Sunday and Monday, 80 percent. Friday one of the TV guys said we would get stormy weather and up to three inches of rain. Boy, I figured we will finally get that much needed rain so I didn’t water. Guess what! Not a drop fell. The rest of the week will be hot and dry but if rain does come, it probably won’t help my crop. I believe all weathermen get their information from the same place, the National Weather Bureau. They just put their own spin on the same info. Mostly they’re showmen. Their popularity depends on their presentation. I should know better then depend on TV weather reports. A wise old gentleman told me yours ago, “No one can predict Southeast Texas weather.” He was right. I didn’t listen and let my crop burn up. I’m learning, now I’ll watch them put on their show but I ain’t buying.*****I’ve got to get going. Got that off my chest. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

GOP BARKING UP WRONG TREE The attacks have already started on former Sec. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, even though she hasn’t declared she will be a candidate for president in 2016, a full three and a half years away. The presumption by the G.O.P. is that if she runs, she will be the Democratic nominee.

The G.O.P.’s high priced consultants have rolled out two lines of attack. One is at age 69 she would be too old for the job, despite 69 being the new 59. The high-priced consultants are banking on the fact that voters have forgotten that in 1984 Ronald Reagan, at age 73, said he wouldn’t make Walter Mondale’s age an issue. His famous quip went like this, “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponents youth and inexperience.” Karl Rove, who was so wrong about the outcome of the 2012 election, himself 63, not hardly the face of the G.O.P. youth movement, now says, “It’s time for Clinton’s generation to step aside. It’s time for younger candidates to step forward.” He forgot Obama wasn’t an old man when elected. Rove says three of the parties rising stars are of a different generation, Marco Rubio, 42, Paul Ryan, 43 and Rand Paul, 50. He’s counting out his old buddy Rick Perry, who is sure to try again. Rove, the highest paid consultant, hasn’t had a win since he was Bushes’ brain, which turned out to be a disaster. If age attack is Karl’s thing, Rush Limbaugh takes a lower road, combining both sexism and age, asking Americans if they are ready to “Watch a woman get older before their eyes on a daily basis.” I guess men don’t age on a daily basis. He likes young women, he’s had five young wives. The Daily Beast observed, “If he has the reach we’re told he has, he creates 10 new Clinton voters every time he opens his fat mouth.” Those ‘Talking Heads’ and high price consultants often outsmart themselves. Republicans do better than Democrats with voters 65 and older. In the last presidential election 56 percent voted for Mitt Romney, then they attack women, Obama got 56 percent of them. So they’re painting themselves in a corner. There are 17 million men age 65 and older who vote, 22 million in that age group are women. Together that’s 56 percent to 43 percent, so this already alienates the fastest growing block of voters in 2016. They have also started using the mail to raise money by attacking Sec. Clinton on Benghazi. I received a mail out asking for money, you might have also. That’s a whole other story that I don’t have the space to go through except to say, “That hound has hemorrhoids. It won’t hunt.” The average, reasonable Republican has a right to ask what they’re getting for their money from those high-priced consultants.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 7 Years Ago-2006 The Bridge City Rotary Club installs new officers and presents awards at banquet. Elected officers are, Barry Murchison, president; Darrell Myers, vice-president; Marialeice Saucier, secretary/treasurer; Mark Magnuson, president-elect. A new board member is Dr. Michael Olson. Rotarian of the Year award was presented to Marialeice Saucier. Jerry McInnis received the Community Service award from outgoing president Ronnie Hutchison. The Bridge City Rotary was charted in 1974.*****Judge Roy Derry Dunn, J.P. Pct. 2, had knee surgery and will be

out of the office and Judge Joe Parkhurst, J.P. Pct. 1, is on vacation, driving to Vegas. Meanwhile, the two lady J.P.’s, Judge Janice, Pct. 3 and Judge Sherrie, are holding down the fort. *****Mayor Brown Claybar and Linda are new grandparents of Lucy Margaret, daughter of Sarah and Robert Latours. *****Robert Frederick, 74, passed away July 6. *****Ken Lay’s ashes were buried in the Colorado mountains. He died from a heart attack July 5. He was facing 25 years in prison after conviction in the Enron case. *****Sara Ann Hude becomes he bride of Eric John Eddleman on July 8. *****Charlie Vidrine celebrates 26th birthday. He became a new dad June 12 with the birth of a son Cade Anthony, who weighed in at 2 pounds, 4 ounces and was 14 inches long.*****It’s been 10 months since Hurricane Rita and clean up is still going on.*****Bridge City 11 year old All Stars march through Little League District play undefeated. The young stars stable of pitchers are Hayden Guidry, Preston Pittman, and lefty Collin Gros.

Other team members are Reagan Picken, Aubrey Harrington, Revel Diabo, Eric Truncale, Bryce Sanpere, Adrian Schubarth, Colin Smith, Clint Delahoussaye and Aston Hunter.*****“Big Red Machine” heads to USSSA World Series. They are ranked sixth in the nation among 559 teams. The select team, coached by Ronnie Shugart, consists of Matthew Kress, Blaine Slaughter, Tryce Howard, Logan New, Dillion Taylor, Ryne Shugart, Tanner Doiron, Drew Delarosa, Blaine Pruett, Chase Shugart, Corbin Voegeli and Bryce Carey.

The team will board a jet to the World Series in St. Louis Missouri.

36 Years Ago-1976 Orange County judges attend statewide seminar. Judges attending were Justice of the Peace Marlin Shelton, Pct. 2; Martin Ardoin, Pct. 3 and Claude Wimberley, Pct. 1.*****The Bridge City Youth Baseball season is over. The Dodgers, coached by David Riddling, Bert Clark and John Brown won the Pony League championship. Players are John Garriga, Grey Guillotte, Dean Pepper, Chuck Guilhas, Kenny Hass, Judy LaBouve, Trey Broussard, Clint Menard, Eric Ridley, Bucky Thompson, Brent Hockey, Donnie LeTulle and Tony Harrenger. *****Three cities proclaim “Roy and Crystal Wingate Day,” signed

by Mayor A.R. Morgan, Pinehurst, Mayor Glenn Seale, West Orange and Paul Hale, City of Orange.*****Gordon and Diane Baxter have just returned from a trip to Israel.

Roy Dunn is sporting a blue, Evil Eye, around his neck, a gift from Diane from Israel. Roy is not rightly sure what the significance of the Evil Eye is. (Editor’s note: I wonder if he still has it.)*****Louis Gay will get to celebrate his birthday in Hollywood on July 25, thanks to a gift of airplane tickets for him and wife Nancy from daughter Linda. She has a big party planned with important folks in attendance. *****Don Jacobs’ column, in the Opportunity Valley news, concerns Huey Meaux, Gordon Baxter and Freddie Fender. Bax was presented two gold records of Fenders’ big hits, “Before the Next Tear Drop Falls” and “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,” by Huey. Bax was the very first disc jockey to play the records when they were released. Meaux, an ex-barber and Fender, promoter, are longtime friends of Baxter. *****Fred, John and the crew at Bridge City Bank are offering bi-centennial savings bonds, issued July Fourth. *****The Gunns take annual vacation to Florida. Twelve folks, plus one great big dog, traveled in a motor home but will rent sleeping quarters along the way. Gunn Studio is closed this week.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Henry Woodard, Kathy Fraccastoro, Paula Auffurth, Bertie Seitz, Corrine Welker, Dawnie Wilkinson, Donna Riley, Laura Childress, Brennan Magee, Michael Brinson, Miranda Welker, Peggy Hebert, Sarah Cornwell, Shelby Welker, Arta Miller, Charlotte Stout, Cleon Hogan, Lana Griffith, Larissa Barclay, Joette Webb, Wickie Carter, Nancy Byers, Terry Meyer, Craig Simmons, Danna Fournet, Dawanna Landry, Dera Breaux, Virginia Cox, Earline Garrison, Kristen McCurry, Marsha McCullough, Mary Morton, Rodney Barrett, Steve Sarver, Susan Everett, Angela Zenos, Billy Bryant, Donna Peterson, George Millsap, Jared Ganze, Margaret Richey, Joe Rion, Melani Woodruff, Calvin Rutledge, Ella Stuebing, Lance George, Ledia Miller, Mark Grizzaffi, Melissa Darbonne, Melissa Eshbach, Mitchell Heil, Peggy Claybar, Tommy Harmon, BJ Graham, Cassey Polk, JB Jones, Marlin McKinney, Rhys Outlaw, Jean Long, Gail Eads, Phil Dickman, Lorie Dubose, Mary Dorsey and Carlis Roy. A FEW HAPPENINGS Our buddy Jimmy Dillion went for his first lab/clinical Monday after having a kidney transplant. The results were good. Jimmy has been feeling great. It’s hard to keep him down. He has had so little pain and he can deal with the soreness. Jimmy has to be careful about going in public, restaurants are out all together. He must wear his mask at all times except to eat. He was told that 80 percent of germs that will make him sick will come from his own hands, 20 percent are airborne from people. With no immune system right now, he’s not taking any chances. He could get sick real fast. Our prayers are with this great guy for a complete recovery soon.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch met at Robert’s last week. The group held a surprise birthday party for Judge Pete Runnels, mayor of Pinehurst. Over 30 folks were in attendance. Among the Bunch were Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Marcelle Adams, former county commissioner, County Treasurer Christy Khoury, Sheriff Keith and Marlene Merritt, Pinehurst City Administrator Joe Parkhurst, Constable David Cagle, former mayor T.W. Permenter, former JP Claude Wimberly, former Deweyville principle Joy Scarborough and one of her teachers, Ted Williams, former chief and longtime lawman Wilson Robets, Judge Janice Menard, Corky Harmon, Joel Steirman, Parks Director Donna Scales, who made a great cake and a load of large, chocolate covered strawberries that was the favorite of Brandy Slaughter. Shirley Zimmerman, Carl Goodman, Bobby Fillyaw, Roy Dunn and Veterans Officer Gene Smith all indulged in Donna’s cake as did Kyle Bland. I know I’m missing over a half dozen others but I’m surprised I remembered so many, after all that was nearly a week ago.

This week the Lunch Bunch dines at Novrozsky’s. Everyone always welcome. Back at Robert’s next week. I did learn that Marcelle will turn 90 in August and nothing slows her down.*****Betty Harmon ventured off to Lafayette like she often does, and brought back some special cookies from a shop there. Fruity cookies, I loved them.*****Miss Pearl’s poems have been drawing great response and popularity. Last week, her poem got over 20,000 hits on our website from around the world and a lot of local compliments.*****It’s hard to believe that little Stacy Savoy, daughter of Judy and Gary, turns 45 this

week. Last we heard, she was a mother and living in the Houston area, as does her mom. Sometime back we heard Gary lives in East Texas. Shortly after Stacy was born, Gary and Judy were involved in the pioneering of the Opportunity Valley News, a very popular weekly paper in the area.*****A few folks we know who will be celebrating birthdays in the next few days are our buddy, longtime BCISD employee and our go to girl when we need help, Donna Riley turns a year older on July 10. We go back to her teenage years when she was a DE student at P.S. Tire.

Donna may you have a great day. ***Nurse Practioner and Coach Griff’s lovely wife, Lana Griffith, celebrates July 11, and also on this day, a nice guy Cleon Hogan. Here’s hoping you have a great day at the races. ***Darrell and Greta Brinson’s youngest boy Michael also celebrates this day. ***On July 12, a good friend, Christy Koury celebrates. Last week Christy was batching with her little princess Coree off to summer camp. It was the first time they were separated for a week.***July 12 is sweetheart Dayle Gunn Weatherford’s birthday. ***Also celebrating on the 12th is pretty Joette Webb, Charlie’s longtime mate.***This day was Roy’s mother’s birthday. He often wrote about her.***July 13, is a special day for a special lady. Virginia, “Miss Ginny” Cox, Neighbor Cox’s longtime bride, celebrates.***Billy Bryant, one of Mary and the late Casey Bryant’s boys, is a year older. I’ve lost track of Billy. I’m not sure where he landed but I do know he’s a good baseball coach. ***Celebrating also is Steve Sarver. ***July 14 finds Dee’s other half, Calvin Rutledge, celebrating. Also longtime educator, former principal Ella Stuebing marks another birthday. ***On July 15, one of the sweetest, nicest, ladies we know, David’s longtime bride, Peggy Stringer Claybar celebrates her special day.

Our best wishes. Also it’s a special day for a special lady, Melissa Eshbach. ***Celebrating another birthday is Corky and Don’s baby brother Tommy Harmon, one of the great guys. ***July 16 finds pretty ex-teacher, bride of Brad, Carlis Roy, celebrating this day. ***The 16th would have also been the birthday of our late friend Clarence Dale Newton. We haven’t heard much from “Granny” Linda, since Dale died. ***All the above are good, salt of the earth folks and we extend happy birthday wishes to each.***We also want to wish Donna Peterson, who celebrated July 7, a belated happy birthday. She’s one of my favorite beauties. Please see complete list.*****I got a call Tuesday evening about 7 p.m. from Cotton’s Corner Bingo telling me nearly 600 people had already arrived for the Super Tuesday Bingo.*****Our friend Pete, at Coastal Landscaping, does good work. This week he has special deals on all kind of landscaping give them a call.*****Country music star Randy Travis, 54, who just released a tribute to the late George Jones, was in critical condition Tuesday in a Dallas hospital. Saturday he was fine but by Sunday he was critical with viral cardiomyopathy caused by a virus that attacks the heart. Randy has had personal problems but as a country artist his voice and real country music are my favorite.*****“USA Today” puts out an Elvis Presley special edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of his first recording. “My Happiness” was cut by Elvis for $4 as a gift to his mother. He went on to record 750 songs. The USA 48 page keepsake is on newsstands today. It depicts the King of Rock-n-Roll’s influence on music and society. The last single released in 1976, was “Way Down” that featured J.D. Sumner, who sang the lowest note ever recorded, three octaves below Middle C. My favorite Elvis music was gospel. Best song was “How Great Thou Art.” CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Maude Dartez was sitting on a bench in Breaux Bridge when Sid Marceaux walked up and sat on da utta end of da bench. After a few moments, Maude axe, “Are you a stranger here, hanh?”

Sid replied, “Well, I lived here many years ago me.”

Maude said, “Where were you all dem years?”

Sid answered sheepishly, “In prison.”

“Mais, why dey put you in prison? Maude axed.

Sid look at her and said very quietly, “Me, I killed my wife.”

“Oh,” said Maude, “So you single hanh?”

C’EST TOUT “Opps,” for the first time in 13 years Gov. Rick Perry will be a “Lame Duck.” He has 18 months left in this term but won’t be a candidate for a fourth term. The longest serving governor in Texas history can read numbers. A recent poll showed that 60 percent of Texas voters said it was time for Perry to go. With his exit, it opens the door for GOP hopefuls to throw their hats in the ring and start playing musical chairs. Att. General Greg Abbott is an early favorite to win the nomination for governor, leaving the AG’s office open to a flood of candidates. Meanwhile Lt. Gov. Dewhurst will be scrambling to save his political life. Democrats will face an uphill battle this time around but can make great strides and be on the front row in 2016 elections, when Texas is expected to start turning blue.

Sen. Wendy Davis is being urged to run for governor. I believe the Democrats best bet is to run for attorney general this time. She will make inroads even if not elected. I never count out a woman’s appeal and especially in the year of the women. Ann Richards wasn’t given a chance against Clayton Williams, Kay Bailey Hutchison wasn’t suppose to beat the big boys for U.S. Senate. Wendy running will help down ballot candidates. Rick Perry will never be president of the United States but he’s made friends in rich places. Farm boy Rick ain’t no more, he got his teeth fixed, no more poor days.*****Testimony in the George Zimmerman trial in Florida should end this week. Final arguments next. My best guess is the state can’t get a second degree murder conviction. Maybe manslaughter is likely but I have some reservations that they can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Politics forced that trial. A verdict either way won’t sit well with either side. Problems could be ahead.*****Well, my time is up and I thank you for yours. Please read us cover to cover and support our family of advertisers. Pray for rain. Take care and God bless.

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St. Mary’s School hires new principal

Donna Darby started her first official day on July 1 as the principal of St. Mary’s School in Orange. As the new principal she plans to enhance academic growth, provide a conducive learning environment for all students, and increase enrollment.

Debby Schamber For The Record School is a way for life for Donna Darby who began her first “official” day on July 1 as the principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School.

Darby brings with her a long list of impressive credentials and experience after being in the education field for 14 years. Her ties to St. Mary’s began with other family members who have attended St. Mary’s School. She also has two children of her own, Coy, 8, and five-year-old Clay who have also attended St. Mary’s School.

‘I am overwhelmed and thankful on how the community has welcomed me,” Darby said.

Darby began her career as a first grade teacher. But, decid-

ed to take her path a step further and went back to school to acquire a master’s degree in counseling. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor so she could work as a school counselor. But, she was not done yet and once again went to school where she received a masters degree in Administration.

Her career path took her to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district where she worked for one year before becoming the new principal at the St. Mary’s school.

“I am extremely excited and honored to be part of the Saint Mary School family., “Darby said. “ I pray that I provide the leadership, guidance, and knowledge to promote growth for this amazing school.”

The 1995 Orangefield High School graduate married Craig

Darby and attended Lamar University in Beaumont to achieve her dreams by furthering her education.

Darby said she can see the added benefits of attending a private school versus a public school.

The curriculum and extra curricular activities such as the religion classes give the students a well rounded education. Also the parent involvement is much more which is a key to the success, she said.

She has set goals for the future of St. Mary’s school. As the new principal she plans to enhance academic growth, provide a conducive learning environment for all students, and increase enrollment.

“A strong belief that relationships and communication are significant factors in contributing to student success.”

Darby said. “Staff, parents, community members, and students working to ensure these factors will inspire and motivate students into lifelong learners.”

During her career she has saved a special place in her heart for the students. She also admits, following church service, it is sometimes difficult to get out on time since her students want to stop and chat with her. But, she makes herself available for them.

“I look forward to this school year and cannot wait to share my excitement, love, passion, and pride for Saint Mary School through my leadership position,” Darby said. “I encourage anyone interested in enrolling or have questions about the school to contact me at anytime.”

The school contact information is 409-883-8913 or www. stmaryschooltx.org or email Donna Darby at principal@stmaryschooltx.org.

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Local chambers welcome OC Drainage District

Staff Report For The Record

The Orange County Drainage District held an open house, dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new administration building on Wednesday. The county’s three Chambers of Commerce, Bridge City, Vidor and the Greater Orange Area united together with each of their three ribbons being cut simultaneously during the ribbon cutting ceremony in the new

building.

The ribbon cutting took place in the new Boardroom with the five elected Board of Directors, Bill Dixon, Karl Stephenson, Board President Brent Peveto, Jimmy Scales, J.B. Arrington and General Manager Mark Stephenson excitedly sharing in the festivities. Tours of the building were given as well as a short history of how the new building came into being.

Representatives from Congressman Steve Stockman’s

office, county commissioners along with other county agency heads, city officials from all over the county and many others were among the well-wishers. The great turnout demonstrated how well the Orange County Drainage District and others within the county work together to serve the citizens of Orange County.

The new 3,700 square foot building is located adjacent to where the old building stood on Old Highway 90 just west of Highway 62 and I-10.

New free exhibit looks at awards, rewards and medals at San Jacinto Museum Staff Report For The Record

An intricately crafted medal awarded for valor or service in the field; a bejeweled crown worn by a beauty queen; a silver cup given for meritorious actions; and scholarship medals designed by well-known artists are a few items on display now at the San Jacinto Museum of History’s free lobby exhibit “Relics of Achievement.”

Now on display until the Fall, this lobby exhibit features artifacts awarded for a variety of reasons and actions throughout Texas and U.S. history. These include county fair ribbons, a silver napkin ring won as a prize for needlework at the Texas State Fair in 1878, a commemorative medal marking the Sesquicentennial of the United States Military Academy in 1952, certificates awarding land and funds to veterans of the Texas Revolution, and a crown worn by the Duchess of San Jacinto in the

2009 “Court of the Century” at Fiesta in San Antonio.

Be they made of precious metals and gems or as simple as a sheet of paper, items of thanks and appreciation have a history that stretches back to early civilization, with evidence of these relics found in almost every ancient culture.

In its first hundred years as a nation, the United States awarded few decorations or medals, as the American people generally considered them to be undemocratic in nature and the symbols of European monarchies. While the government did not begin awarding decorations on a large scale until World War I, secular groups in the U.S. offered numerous awards for merit or to confer authority before then.

Other San Jacinto attractions: Visitors to the monument can enjoy plenty of free activities on the grounds of this state park: free admission to the park; free parking; free to walk the San Jacinto Battle-

ground and relive the famous battle for Texas Independence; free picnic tables, grills and water faucets; free to explore the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk to see the native prairie, tidal marsh and bottomland forest as it appeared at the time of the historic 1836 Battle of San Jacinto; and the permanent exhibit at the Museum.

Individual or combo tickets can be purchased to enjoy the Making a Mark. Leaving a Legacy special exhibit, the elevator to the observation deck, and/or movie Texas Forever!!

The Battle of San Jacinto. All exhibits are located on the first floor of the San Jacinto Monument at One Monument Circle, La Porte, Texas.

More information: For more information about this exhibit or the San Jacinto Museum of History, please call 281-4792421 or visit www.sanjacintomuseum.org. Visit the museum’s Facebook for additional information about artifacts in the collections.

A Happy Marriage Can Lead To Healthy Ever After Staff Report For The Record

New BYU research finds that people in happy marriages live less “in sickness” but enjoy more of life “in health.”

In a 20-year longitudinal study tracking health and marriage quality, BYU family life researcher Rick Miller found that as the quality of marriage holds up over the years, physical health holds up too.

“There’s evidence from previous research that marital conflict leads to poor health,” Miller said. “But this study also shows happy marriages have a preventative component that keeps you in good health over the years.”

A previous BYU study caught national attention when it found that meaningful

relationships help individuals live longer. The current study, published in the June issue of the Journal of Marriage and Family, shows positive marriage relationships sustain health over the long run.

The study used data from a nationally representative sample of 1,681 married individuals followed over the course of two decades - the longest study on marital quality and health to date.

Miller and colleagues measured marital quality in two ways: First, in terms of happiness and satisfaction, and, second, in terms of marital problems (Do you argue about money? Do you fight about inlaws?). Respondents then rated their health on a 1 (excellent) to 4 (poor) scale.

The results showed those with higher marital conflict

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were more likely to report poor health.

“The implication is that marital conflict is a risk factor for poor health,” Miller said.

“Couples that fight or argue frequently should get professional help to reduce their conflict because it is affecting their health.”

Miller hopes the mounting research on the importance of marriage catches the attention of policy makers. For example, Miller (and many colleagues) believe health insurance should cover marriage counseling because it can help shore up marriage and prevent future health problems.

To that end, sustaining a happy marriage also tends to inspire habits that lead to better health. Happily married spouses encourage one another to stay current on doctor’s appointments, sleep better, drink less and participate in healthy activities.

“When spouses have a bad day, in a happy marriage, they’re more likely to support each other and empathize with each other,” Miller said.

“That support reduces stress and helps buffer against a decline in health.”

BCHS Project Graduation 2014 to meet

Bridge City High School Project Graduation 2014 will host their next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15 at the high school. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month.

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

Tomatoes (red and green), watermelon, butternut squash, peas, okra, eggplant, potatoes, green beans, onions, cucumbers, peppers (bell, banana, and jalapeno), yellow squash, zucchini, blackberries, figs, herbs, fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, homemade granola, boudain, jerky, sausage (jalapeno, green onion, smoked and Italian), yard plants, house plants, and more. Items will vary based on vendor participation.

For more information, contact any of the market coordinators: Jim Frasier- 409-656-3739; Billy Peveto- 409-289-5289; Jean Fregia- 409-670-6121.

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

WOC offers free summer breakfast, lunch programs West Orange – Cove CISD is sponsoring a Summer Feeding Program through Aug. 9. The program is free to the public regardless of economic status. Participants must be between the ages of one and 18 years of age.

Breakfast and lunch will be available at two campus sites: • West Orange – Stark Elementary, located at 2605 Martin Luther King Drive in Orange, Monday through Thursday.

• West Orange – Stark High School, located at 1400 Newton Street in Orange, Monday through Thursday.

Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

American Legion to host lunch fundraiser American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will host a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. The cost will be $8 and the meal will consist of brisket, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, July 10 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 for orders and deliveries.

Kurt Fontenot benefit to be held at VFW A benefit for Kurt Fontenot will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at the VFW Hall on Hwy 87 in Orange. Live music will be performed by CBGB and Three Legged Dawg. Raffle tickets for a silent dessert auction and a Split the Pot verbal auction will be held. There will be a $5 per person cover charge and barbecue plates will be sold for $7 each. A cash bar will also be available. All proceeds will go toward Kurt’s funeral expenses.

BCHS Project Graduation 2014 to meet Bridge City High School Project Graduation 2014 will host their next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15 at the high school.

Meetings are held the third Monday of the month.

Shangri La to host Wild Wednesdays through Aug. 7 The Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, located at 2111 W. Park Ave. in Orange, will host the Wild Wednesday program through Aug. 7.

“Great American Trees” will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 17. During a program for all ages, explore the importance of trees for everything from baseball bats to furniture. Celebrate the vital role of trees in the environment and their many uses.

“Scales and Tails” will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians in an up-close glimpse of theses Shangri La inhabitants.

“Food Factories and ‘Plant Managers’” will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31. Leaves are food factories. They come in all shapes and size to make food for the plants. Explorers of all ages are invited to make a leaf collection and sicker the role of leaves as “plant managers.”

“Orchid Ice Cream” will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 7. Spend a morning learning about the vanilla orchid. Participants will gain knowledge about the vanilla bean as a flower seed pot. Ice cream lovers of all ages will enjoy this program and have an opportunity to make ice cream.

For more details, please call 409-670-9113 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

An RSVP is required as space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 409-670-9799.

Red Hot Flashers to meet The Red Hot Flashers will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Mongolian Grill on Edgar Brown Drive in Orange.

Ladies will bring a small door prize. There are no birthdays this month.

All ladies are welcome. For information call, 409-886-1609.

are needing help locating the following classmates: From the class of 1963: Keith Predmore, Jackie Clewis, Charles Hargis, Dianne Gutherie, Dennis Stephens and Robert Theriot.

From the class of 1964: Barbara Cole, Richard Fredrick, Brenda Hebert, Clifton Michel, Sandra Miller, Mary Terry, Linda Martin and Martha Martin.

If you know the location of any of these students, please contact David Crim at 735-2317, Brenda Pharris Robicheaux at 7352317, Vincent Hannegan at 735-2033 or Coral Foreman Puckett at 883-3874.

If you were a member of the BC Class of 1963 and 1964 and have been contacted for the reunion please contact the class representatives listed above.

Eagles events for July The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will host a dance featuring the Southern Guns from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 13. The entry fee is $5 per person and $8 per couple.

The life of James “Bubba” Roy will be celebrated with a memorial service at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21.

The Eagles will host a pool tournament each Friday beginning at 8 p.m. The two tables are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Popcorn will be served and a drink special will be offered until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun.

For more information leave a message for Shon Branham after 4 p.m. at 886-7381.

Orange VFW to host annual barbecue/membership drive Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and The Ladies Auxiliary will once again host their Annual BBQ/Membership Drive on Thursday, July 4 for members and their guests. This is a perfect time for members to pay their 2013-2014 dues or purchase a Life Membership. Veterans who served overseas are asked to bring their DD214 or other proof of eligibility’ under the guidelines set by Washington,and join the VFW. A strong membership is so important in continued struggles to preserve our Veterans benefits and fulfill promises made at the time of his or her enlistment. Immediate female relative or male relative of a VFW ELIGIBLE veteran are invited to join the Ladies Auxiliary or newly formed Men’s Auxiliary. Proof of the eligible veterans service is required.

Bridge City Volleyball Camp set The 2013 Bridge City Volleyball Camp for incoming fourth through sixth graders is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. July 15-18.

The camp for incoming seventh and eighth graders is from 9 a.m. to noon August 19-21.

The camp for incoming freshman is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. July 15-18.

For applications, please contact the Bridge City High School at 409-735-1600, ask for Coach Becca Peveto.

Hunter Education Safety Classes to be offered Hunter Education Safety Classes will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2. Participants must attend both nights. Call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118 to register or for more information.

LCHS reunion for classes of 1953-1970 set The Little Cypress High School Graduating Classes of 1953 to 1970 have scheduled a reunion for Oct. 5. Reunion events will include an LC Alumni Reception, dinner and dance at the VFW Post 2775 Hall Ballroom at 5303 16th St. (Highway 87) in Orange.

The LC Friends’ Reception, with snacks, appetizers and drinks provided, will be from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with Music and Dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

A fee of $35 per person includes appetizers, drinks, dinner and dance, although all teachers, administrators and coaches attend free. Checks for $35 per person should be made payable to and mailed to Kenneth Lewis, 595 Orleans St., Ste. 500, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Organizers are searching for alumni from the classes of 1963 to 1970. For details on the event, go tohttp://bit.ly/15Bj2yn. For additional information, contact Dr. Carol Fetters at 409-8991819.

ing. Please visit their website http://txmg.org/orange for more information or to contact us.

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

Much of the Orangefield Bobcat memorabilia was lost in a fire in the early 1990’s. An effort is being made to rebuild the collection. The athletic department is requesting an 8x10 photo and the year of recognition. Donations to the “Wall of Honor” may be dropped off at the field house between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The boy athlete photos will be hung in the field house and the girls pictures will be hung in the new gym.

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

KOCB sells Litter Button banners Keep Orange County Beautiful hopes to sell 50 banners to local businesses for $25 each promoting their “Litter Button” on their Website: www.kocb.org. Their hope is that each banner will generate 10 hits of the “Litter Button,” which would mean 500 litterers in the State of Texas would be notified by the Texas Department of Transportation of their illegal activity.

If you see someone littering, take down the time, date and place of the littering and the license plate of the vehicle. Report the activity by going to www.kocb.org and hit the litter button.

Fill in the information which is then sent to TxDOT. The offending litterer will be sent a letter reminding them it is illegal to litter in the State of Texas. They will also receive a litter bag for their car and a Don’t Mess With Texas sticker.

To purchase a banner, contact a member of KOCB or visit their Website.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiser The Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road.

The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

An initial $75 tax deductible donation ($50 for renewals) is required. Money orders and checks must be received 14 days prior to posting day in order to ensure timely service. All proceeds go to support Scout activities and programs throughout the year.

For subscriptions, contact Bubba Plexico, Troop 62 Scoutmaster, at 214-770-0568; or Chris Wright, Troop 62 Fundraising Chair, at 409-882-9972.

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

OC Master Gardeners monthly meeting The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners is held at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. A potluck supper and the business meeting will be held first or program will start at 6:30PM. They will have a program on hydroponics in July. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of each meeting. The public is invited to attend each meet-

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The 2013 Bridge City 11 year old Little League All Star team went undefeated through the District 32 tournament to win the District Championship. Bridge City defeated Groves on Monday night 12-7. BCLL will now advance to Sectionals that will be played at Lake Shore in Houston on July 9-12. The team is coached by Todd Yadon, Michael Evans and Robert Hamm.

Team as pictured: Top Row: Logan Hamm (BC), Landen Tomlinson (OF), Jordan Alexander (LCM), Kadeon Evans (OF), Jackson Tims (WOS) and Rylan Ply (BC).

Bottom Row: Tanner Wilson (BC), Colby Collins (BC), Luke Mulholland (BC), Ryan Ellis (BC), Kent Michael (OF) and Cameron Yadon (BC).

The 9 year old Bridge City All Stars went undefeated and won the district 32 Championship.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements: To Be held:

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala Orange C e c e lia Kleinot K a b a l a , 92, went to Heaven peacefully from her home in Orange, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Tony Hoefner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday.

Cremation will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Orange.

Born in Doylestown, Penn. on Aug. 15, 1920, Cecelia was the daughter of Kazimer and Antonia (Rosypal) Kleinot. She was reared in Point Pleasant, Penn. during the depression. She worked as a riveter during World War II. She went on to hold many different jobs during her life including sewing baby swings, making parts for light fixtures and waitressing.

After her retirement, she and her husband Ed, traveled the world and finally settled in Florida. She moved to Alabama for a year before moving to Orange in 2005, just in time to experience Hurricane Rita. She was a master quilter and also enjoyed crocheting and knitting. It is said her thumb was so green she could plant a dead stick and it would grow. She loved flowers and animals. She was a member of the Audubon Society and Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; daughter, Toni Wilkins; brothers, Henry and Kazimer Kleinot and sisters, Veronica Geddes and Mollie Winterstein.

Those left who will cherish her memory are her sister, Julia Teates; daughter and sonin-law, Carol and Jim Ramsden and grandchildren, Matt Wilkins, Jennifer Baldwin and Michelle Zbylut.

The family wishes to express their grateful appreciation to Carlton and Tish, Barbara, Ron and Liz, and our pastor, Randy Branch, for their love and support. We also want to express our gratitude to Harbor Hospice, LaDawn, Crystal and Ebony, for their love and gentle care of Cecelia.

Flowers may be sent to Claybar Funeral Home or for those who wish, memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2187, Orange, Texas 77631 or to Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

JoAnn Ross Orange J o A n n Ross, 79, of Orange, passed away S a t u r d a y, July 6, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Lynn Hogg and Dr. Bob Webb, of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange, officiating.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Born in Paris, Texas, on June 9, 1934, JoAnn was the daughter of Gordon Alford and Peggy Reeves Alford. JoAnn was a beloved mother, grandmother and devoted wife. Her passion and love for life revolved around caring for her children and grandchildren.

As a simple yet, strong willed woman she was the backbone of her large family. Her strength and love will be carried on by her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell C.

Ross; and daughter, Donna Ross.

JoAnn is survived by her son Russell Ross Jr. and wife, Vickie of Westlake, La.; daughter, Renda Scott and husband, Norman of Little Cypress; sons, Kent Ross and wife, Kim of Longville, La., Twain Ross and wife, Heather of Bridge City, Tobin Ross and wife, Kadie of Orangefield; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty and husband, Steve Hogg of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be Trent Sprayberry, Kevin Ross, Dylan Ross, Kent Ross, Twain Ross, Tobin Ross, and Tyler Ross.

The family would like to send their appreciation to the Sabine House Staff and a special thank you to JoAnn’s private caregivers, Angie Washington, Tanisha Thibodeaux, and Debra Riley.

Stephanie Broussard Phillips Bridge City Stephanie Broussard Phillips, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at her residence.

Memorial Service will be 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City with Pastor Lance Faulkner officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory and Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Stephanie was born in New Iberia, La. on Feb. 17, 1957. She is survived by her son, Cory Turlington of Williamsburg, Va.; parents, John and Gladys Broussard; sister, Beth Hanks and husband, Donald of Orangefield; niece, Carrie Richard; nephew, John Hathaway; and Scott Turlington.

Glenn Franklin Beaumont Orange G l e n n Fr a nk lin Beaumont, 46, of Orange, passed from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

Services to honor Glenn’s life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the Orange Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 6108 Hazelwood Drive in Orange. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Born on July 19, 1966 in Handford, Calif., he was a longtime resident of Vidor and he moved to Orange nine years ago. Glenn was a member of the Orange Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and he had worked as a corrections officer within the State of Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Glenn will be remembered as a man who touched many lives, he was loving, giving and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren.

Glenn is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lutishie Anderson his parents; Melvin Douglas Beaumont and Claudia Mae (Fowler) Beaumont and his stepfather, Robert “Butch” Mortimer.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Arlissa Elaine Beaumont of Orange; his daughters, Monica Nicole Beaumont of Port Neches, Natasha René Beaumont Wilson of Orange and Adara Camille Beaumont of Orange; his sons, Glenn Andrew “Andy” Beaumont of Orange, Hunter Sloan Beaumont of Orange, Colby James Stratton of Atlanta, Texas and Kaydn Kole Beaumont of Orange; his brothers Roger Doyle Beaumont of Kirbyville, Henry Earl Beaumont of Lumberton, Robert Earl Beaumont of Jemison, Ala. and Manuel Douglas Beaumont of Orange; seven grandchildren, Christian, Malaki, Karma, D.J.,

Bentley, Mya and Brynne. Glenn is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Family and Friends may sign the register and leave condolences for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Doris Ketterman Bridge City Doris Ketterman, 86, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with Brother Charles “Butch” Thurman, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be Scottie Wilson, Ryan Malagarie, Robert Lee, Trent Lee, Ian DeRanieri and Cliff Veazey.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Elmina, Texas on March 5, 1927, Doris was the daughter of Joshua Berry Welsh and Effie Adell (Kelley) Welsh.

She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, the Eastern Star #1038 where she was a charter member and the American Postal Workers Union.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John “Red” Ketterman; and sister, Novella Miller.

Doris is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Tommy Malagarie of Orangefield, Dianne and Eric DeRanieri of Groves; seven grandchildren, Scottie Wilson, Dede Veazey, Stacy Malagarie, Ryan Malagarie, Robert Lee, Trent Lee, Ian DeRanieri; eight great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and sister, Virginia Thompson of Pasadena.

Elton Joseph Guilbeaux Orange Elton Joseph Guilbeaux, 89, of Orange, passed away at his home, Sunday, July 7, 2013.

A graveside service and inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with Father Tom Phelan, of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, officiating.

Born in Bosco, La. on March 31, 1924, Elton was the son of Alexandre and Melanie (Menard) Guilbeaux. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later retired as a general mechanic at DuPont. Elton was a family man and enjoyed spending his time with his wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 58 years, Beverly Leger Guilbeaux and siblings, Louise Doucet, Stella LeBlanc, Bridgette Cormier Menard, Josephine Boullion, Cyprien Guilbeaux and Nolton “Bay” Guilbeaux.

Elton is survived by his children, Charles Guilbeaux of California; Neal Guilbeaux and wife Joan Amore of Orange, Laurette Guilbeaux of Orange and Stephen Guilbeaux and wife Sandy of Stewartstown, Penn..

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Harbor Foundation, P.O. Box 21463, Beaumont, TX 77720.

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Janette LeBlanc Owens Orange Janette LeBlanc Owens, 84, of Orange, passed away on July 3, 2013.

A funeral service was held Saturday, July 6 at Claybar Funeral Home. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.

Janette was born on Jan. 1, 1929 in Port Acres. She was

the seventh child of Simon LeBlanc and Noeda Thibodeaux.

Janette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul R. Owens; sons Carl David Owens and Paul Roderick Owens Jr.; and siblings Verna Stansbury, Panny LeBlanc, TJ LeBlanc and Lou Nunez.

She is survived by her daughters, Paula Sistrunk and husband Richard of Orange and Linda Gossett and husband Claud of Orange; sister, Tootie Elmore of Nederland and twin, Jean LaCour and husband Ray of Lafayette, La.; five grandchildren: Kayce Gossett of Kountze, Vanessa Howard Hatfield of Houston, Kelli Owens Acosta and husband Trey of Galveston, Geremy Howard and wife Deborah of Katy, and Wesley Gossett and wife Monica of Vidor; 10 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, numerous friends and her dog, Ruby.

The family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice and all the ladies of Home Instead for their care of Janette. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Junior Yokum Orange J u n i o r S t e e l e “J i m my ” Yokum, 82, of Orange, passed away Tu e s d ay, July 2, 2013 in Orange.

A memorial service to remember Jimmy’s life was held Monday, July 8, at the Colony Baptist Church in Orange with the Rev. Sam Roe, pastor of the church, officiating.

Born on Dec. 5, 1930 in Elkins, W.V. to his parents, Delmar Steele Yokum and Etta (Swiger) Yokum, he lived in Orange for 52 years.

Jimmy was a self employed carpenter and a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War. Jimmy was a member of the Colony Baptist Church in Little Cypress, where he was very active in helping out. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and the gardening of flowers and vegetables.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Allene Yokum; his daughter, Debbie Brooks; his son, Jimmy Yokum; three brothers and one sister.

Those who will most cherish his memory are son, Steele Yo-

kum and wife, Vickie of Orange; daughter-in-law, Linda Yokum of Orange; sister, Thelma Arbogast and husband, Buddy of Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Angela, Sheree, Haily, Hannah, Kristin and Denise; nine great grandchildren, Alexis, Chrisleigh, Seth, Melody, Remington, Avery, Ashton, Chase and Cheyenne. Jimmy is also survived by numerous members of his extended family.

Arrangements for cremation were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Family and Friends may sign the register and leave condolences for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

James Michael “Mike” Clark Orange

passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral service were held Monday, July 8, at Eagle Heights Church in Orange.

Born in Orange on July 13, 1958, Mike was the son of James Edward Clark and Dorothy Mae (Tucker) Yust.

Mike is survived by his father, Freddie Yust Sr.; and daughters, Chasity Clark, Misty Clark and fiancé Josh and Tiffiny Clark, all of Orange.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Abbigale Boozer, Aubree Clark; brothers, Freddie Yust Jr. and wife Lucinda, Damon Yust and wife Tabitha, Chad Yust; sisters, Emily Thomas and husband Mike, Dorothy Yust, Arlene Hinkie, Kelly Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Runnels surprised with birthday party at Lunch Bunch

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux presented Pete Runnels with an “Elect Pete Runnels for County Judge” ball cap he distributed when he ran against Thibodeaux for the county judge seat.

A surprise 70th birthday party was held for Judge Pete Runnels, Mayor of Pinehurst, at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathering at Robert’s restaurant last week.

Judge Carl Thibodeaux present Runnels with a “Pete Runnels for County Judge” cap that

Runnels passed out while running for the county judge seat.

Thibodeaux won that election.

Everyone had fun at Runnels’ expense. Wilson Roberts presented the Mayor with a Senior Citizens apron. Runnels is the grandfather of the Memorial Day Senior Citizens

Wilson Roberts, Bridge City’s first police chief, presented Pete Runnels with a “Senior Citizens” apron.

Picnic. He created the event when he previously served as Mayor of Pinehurst.

V.J. Roberts built a nice plaque for the Mayor’s desk. A large cake was made by Donna Scales and presented to the large group. Roy Dunn told early stories.

Overall major crime rate in Texas drops, violent crimes increase The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced that the overall major crime rate in Texas has dropped, while at the same time the actual number of violent crimes committed in Texas increased. According to data compiled by the DPS Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program that was released in the Annual Report of 2012 UCR Data Collection, the overall crime rate – the number of crimes per 100,000 people in Texas – decreased by 3 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. However, the crime by volume (the actual number of crimes compared from one year to the next) reflects a 1.2 percent increase in violent crimes from 2011 to 2012.

“While we are pleased that the overall index crime rate has decreased somewhat over the last year, it is concerning that at the same time Texas experienced an increase in the actual number of violent crimes,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Drug smuggling, human trafficking, extortion, bribery, money laun-

dering and kidnapping are just a few of the crimes committed by these ruthless organizations that are not reflected in current UCR data.”

According to the 2012 UCR data, the violent crime rate was down 0.2 percent compared to 2011, and the property crime rate decreased by 3.4 percent.

The UCR program collects reported crimes in eight categories (index crimes) from Texas law enforcement agencies. The eight categories are: murder; rape; robbery; aggravated assault; burglary; larceny/theft; motor vehicle theft; and arson.

NIBRS collects all of the data for the index crimes, plus data in 38 additional offense categories, which can be found at: http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/ faqs.htm.

“If more Texas law enforcement agencies adopted NIBRS, Texas would have more accurate and meaningful crime data to aid all levels of government in the development of impactful crime-reduction strategies as well as the appropriate deployment of resources, and

would better assist law enforcement leaders in their decisionmaking process,” said McCraw.

To view the Annual Report of 2012 UCR Data Collection, visit: http://www.txdps.state. tx.us/director_staff/public_ information/2012CIT.pdf.

Thibodeaux and The Record Newpapers publisher, Roy Dunn talk behind Pete Runnels’ back.

RECORD PHOTOS: Larry Trimm

Saturday, July 20, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Land ho! Join us for an adventure-themed Family Day at the Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House in Orange, Texas.

At the Stark Museum of Art, discover how travelers plotted their courses and take part in hands-on activities to create your own navigation tools. Visit the new special exhibition Tales and Travels and participate in a scavenger hunt through the Museum galleries to win a prize. Enjoy hearing stories, delight in light refreshments and more.

Visit The W.H. Stark House to see the new, special exhibition Tales and Travels: A Family Scrapbook and for more adventure-related programming. Hear travel-inspired stories and make a take-home raft project. Free first-floor tours will be offered to visitors of all ages and guests can make an Adventure Family Day passport.

This event is free of charge, however a ticket is required to attend.

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Live bait gets the nod COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

While the live bait fishermen continue to hold the upper hand on Sabine Lake, the bite has improved for those committed to artificial lures as well. The water clarity in the ICW as well as in the river is far better than that in the lake and there is no doubt that the salinity level is climbing as well.

Every morning massive schools of small shad cruise the shoreline and everything from small bass to lady fish are in hot pursuit. Depending on the size of the smaller predators, they would do well to look back over their dorsal fin as even larger predators are not far behind them!

Even though most of the largest of the shad are less than three inches in length they have worked well enough this week along with finger mullet, but the number one bait when you luck up on them have been piggy perch in the three inch class. I don’t know how you can target the stocky little bait fish with a cast net, but when you do find them you are in business.

We were catching an occasional keeper trout and enough rat reds to keep us entertained one morning last week while a pair of fishermen anchored up in a pontoon boat just wore the big trout out for the better part of an hour.

While they caught only two or three trout that were obviously over five pounds, they still had to net virtually every fish they caught.

I saw their boat anchored on the main point in Middle Pass again the following day and stopped to talk with them while they sat in waist deep water sucking down energy drinks to cool off. They said that they had caught sevSEE COLBURN PAGE 2B

Aaron Phelps of Orange throttles away from shore with his sons Jackson and Carson for an afternoon boat ride on Cow Bayou in Bridge City. Local waterways in Orange County provide unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. From boat side, bayou adventurers enjoy rare views of native animal and plant species in their natural habitat as they have been for thousands of years. A simple cruise on the bayou can turn a hot summer day into a memorable escape for young and old alike.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Texas game warden’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed July 4th STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

AUSTIN – Case numbers coming in following the July 4th holiday weekend show concentrated enforcement efforts on the state’s lakes and waterways had a significant safety impact.

Starting with Operation Dry Water the weekend prior to the

holiday, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens focused on efforts to reduce the number of boat operators operating under the influence. From June 28 to June 30, game wardens arrested 15 subjects for operating under the influence of alcohol.

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“The Operation Dry Water Weekend is a nationwide crackdown on boaters who choose to operate under the influence and it has proven to be a significant eyeopener to the public on the weekend just prior to the nation’s largest boating weekend,” said Asst.

Comm. Cody Jones, TPWD Boating Law Administrator.

Over the 4th of July holiday weekend game wardens saw a significant increase in the number of boaters enjoying area lakes and waterways but also noted a rise in the number of designated drivers on the water. “An increased emphasis has been placed on the importance of having a designated SEE DRUNK BOATERS PAGE 2B

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Gulf shrimp season opens July 15 Staff Report For The Record

Founder showing up on deeper breaks as well.

RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Dickie Colburn

Colburn: Live bait eral nice flounder earlier, but only six keeper trout all morning long. “This is the first morning we haven’t been able to catch any piggy perch at the DuPont Outfall,” stated one of the gentlemen, “and it is the first morning that we haven’t limited on trout.”

We could only find shad just big enough to fish with the following day, but still caught and released trout in the 15 to 18-inch class until it was no longer fun. We didn’t experiment to determine whether or not it made any difference, but we were fishing a single split shot a foot or so above a thin wire 1/0 Kahle hook rather than the more conventional Carolina rig. There was just enough tide to keep the bait off the bottom and most of the fish hit as the bait was still falling.

I have not been able to find enough gull activity to warrant running all over the lake, but the shallow flats on the north end of the lake did give up two very good trout to folks sticking with artificials last week. They were post spawn fish and were a little on the skinny side, but they were very

good trout nonetheless.

The largest was a 29-inch fish that narrowly missed the 8-pound mark and the other was a 27.5-inch trout that was released and never weighed.

The smaller fish ate a MirrOdine XL in five feet of water and the other fish ate a 3.5-inch Assassin DieDapper fished over scattered shell in less than three feet of water.

I have not tried the shorter DieDapper, but that is the second good report I have received on the smaller version in the past few days.

Both the Gulp jerk shad or swimming mullet and the four inch Usual Suspect Swim Bait are also working well when bounced off the bottom along the 8 to 12 foot breaks on the river and ICW. We have done much better on an incoming tide than an outgoing and we are doing more jigging than actually swimming the baits.

A quarter ounce jig head has been the better choice for this technique.

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In making its determination, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division used the best available scientific information including samples collected by using trawls and bag seines in TPWD routine data collection.

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more than two dozen children and adults were transported to shore with no reported injuries.

In Houston, game wardens working with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office conducted a saturation patrol on Clear Lake that netted four boating while intoxicated cases. Present during the operation was an assistant district attorney, a Houston

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Jerry Jones’ actions better than his stupid words KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

It’s usually around this time of the year before training camp begins that we get our fill of Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones making all of his wild predictions about his team being Super-Bowl bound.

His optimism generally borders on the ridiculous.

However, this year someone must have stuffed a sock in his mouth, because he’s been quiet as a mouse. But some of his actions are speaking volumes.

The first thing he did almost before the echo of the final gun that ended the 2012 season subsided was to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who was almost as big a joke as Jethro, a nickname members of the press tagged on Jerry Jones. And there weren’t too many tears shed by the longtime Dallas Cowboys fans, either.

Of course not everyone is sold on Ryan’s replacement— 73-year old Monte Kiffin— who hasn’t run an NFL defense since 2008. Kiffin believes in the Cover 2 scheme he helped popularize with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kiffin spent the last four years coaching defense in college, alongside his head coach son, Lane, at both Tennessee and Southern Cal and even praised Rob Ryan, who was accused of having an overly complicated defensive playbook.

“I don’t think it’s 4-3 or 3-4,” Kiffin was quoted in a recent edition of the USA Today Sports Weekly when explaining the scheme switch the Cowboys will make defensively for the 2013 NFL season. “It goes back to your philosophy and how you teach it, especially when you get turnovers and tackle well.”

Not long after hiring Kif-

fin as the Pokes’ new d e fe n s i ve coord inator, Jerry Jones began paring his defensive roster, getting rid of some low-performing, highsalary cap players and not resigning some others.

When the dust settled, Jones had released veteran defensive end Marcus Spears, linebacker Dan Connor and safety Gerald Sensabaugh and made free agents out of defensive end Kenyon Coleman, cornerback Mike Jenkins and even little-used wide receiver Kevin Ogletree.

This freed up enough salary cap money to hit the free agent marketplace and sign safety Will Allen from the Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker Justin Durant from the Detroit Lions.

Kiffin immediately summoned his longtime sidekick Rod Marinelli to serve as his defensive line coach. Marinelli is a former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator and coached with Kiffin at Tampa Bay. And we have to pat Ol’ Jethro on the back for making another major move that is sure to produce more offensive punch, by relieving Head Coach Jason Garrett of the play-calling duties and handing that task to assistant coach Bill Callahan, who has had that job during most of his long NFL coaching career.

Garrett, who was a quarterback during his playing days and as a head coach is 21-19 with no post-season experience, must have used an old Arena Football League playbook during the last couple of years with the Cowboys, because quarterback Tony Romo was slinging the football all over the stadium after realiz-

ing the running game was virtually nonexistent.

Callahan should bring a more balanced offense to the Cowboys this season which should lower Romo’s interception total significantly from the 19 that were picked off last season.

But we’re not blaming Romo for most of those interceptions because they were caused by an inept defense that allowed the score to get lop-sided early and an offensive line that blocked so poorly Romo was running for his life most of the time and making bad decisions with the football that led to interceptions and fumbles.

Last week on DallasCowboys.com, football analyst/ scout Bryan Broaddus wrote an article predicting the number of games the Cowboys would win during the 2013 NFL season after two straight 8-8 seasons and three full seasons removed from the playoffs.

Broaddus stated that the Cowboys would win 11 games this season based on the belief on what he thought would be the overall health of the team and also the type of players that are on both sides of the football.

Broaddus also factored in the changes in regard to the defensive scheme, offensive play caller and the growth and maturity of some of the key players. “But the one thing that has remained consistent has been the quarterback and that is really the bottom line why this team can win 11 games,” Broaddus wrote.

“As critical as we all tend to be towards Romo, I just couldn’t imagine what this team would be like if he wasn’t under center. Without him in the lineup, I have a strong feeling that this team would be facing a situation where you had no hope of having any success, like we did under Dave Campo, which is a ter-

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rible, helpless feeling,” he continued.

Broaddus dug up career statistics that showed when Romo threw one or no interceptions, his record is 51-24, while if he throws more than one pick in a game his record is 4-14.

“I believe these interception numbers will come down for a couple of reasons,” Broaddus wrote. “There were too many games where the team was behind and Romo had to put the ball in the air to try and come back.

“I think the defense will do a much better job of not allowing games to get away and that Bill Callahan will be more willing to try and stick with the running game and establish more balance to the offense, which if successful, will take pressure off Romo from having to attempt so many passes.

“But make no mistake, this team will win 11 games because of this quarterback,” Broaddus concluded.

For some reason, this Korner feels better reading this kind of prediction from a long-time scout and football

analyst than from a motormouthed owner that glorifies everything about the Dallas Cowboys.

KWICKIES…Orange’s ageless marathon man Ken Ruane got the Fourth of July started on the right foot by winning the 70-and older age division in the Four on the Fourth Race held in Lake Charles last Thursday morning. Ken finished 38th out of some 340 participants in the four-mile run with a time of 29:40. “It was getting pretty hot and my legs felt real tired, but I’m happy with my time,” he said.

I enjoyed watching one of the few Houston Astros baseball games that are available on TV in our area when they came back twice to beat the red-hot Texas Rangers 9-5 Saturday night by playing long ball and smashing three home runs. But things got back to normal real fast Sunday when the Rangers edged the Stroes 5-4.

And while on the topic of the Astros, catcher Jason Castro is the ONLY member of the Houston team to be selected as a 2013 All-Star. Castro has thrown out nearly one-quarter

of the would-be base-stealers so far this year and he also is on his way to becoming the best home-run hitting catcher for a single season in Astros history. Castro has 12 roundtrippers going into Tuesday’s action and the club record is 17 set by John Bateman way back in 1966.

Jonas Blixt rallied from four strokes down going into Sunday’s final round of the PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic at Sulphur Springs, W.Va. to shoot a 3-under-par 67 and win the rain-delayed event by two strokes. In addition to receiving a nifty check for $1.1 million, the Swede also gets a spot in the upcoming British Open and next year’s Masters Tournament.

Representatives from the Houston Rockets and the City of Houston did a fantastic job of convincing free agent superstar Dwight Howard to select their team over the likes of the LA Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors during the Fourth of July Weekend.

“It’s a fresh start,” Howard was quoted in Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. “I look forward to giving people a lot of joy, a lot of smiles and a lot of wins.” Howard follows in the footsteps of former Rockets superstars Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming and certainly made owner Leslie Alexander, general manager Daryl Morey and Head Coach Kevin McHale very happy, not to mention the diehard Houston Rockets fans who are longing for another run at an NBA world championship.

JUST BETWEEN US…It appears to this Korner that the New England Patriots’ organization apologized last Saturday to their fans for exposing them to the criminal element by offering any patron KAZ: DALLAS PAGE 4B

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What Are The Top 10 Healthy Foods?

Larry Johnson For The Record Imagine a choice of foods that were tasty, nutritious and good for your health - i.e. they helped you maintain a healthy body weight, improved your overall mood, and reduced your risk of developing diseases. According to several sources and surveys in North America and Western Europe, the following ten foods are considered overall to be the most healthy. They are not listed in order of importance.

1) Apples Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants, which combat free radicals. Free radicals are damaging substances generated in the body that cause undesirable changes and are involved in the aging process and some diseases.

Some animal studies have found that an antioxidant found in apples (polyphenols) might extend lifespans. Tests on fruit flies found that polyphenols also help them to preserve their ability to walk, climb and move about.

Another study found that adult females who regularly ate apples had a 13% to 22% lower risk of developing heart disease.

Another ingredient, sulforphane, which exists in broccoli, is also said to have anti-cancer as well as anti-inflammatory qualities. However, overcooking can destroy most of the benefits.

4) Blueberries Blueberries are rich in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural chemicals found in plants. Unlike minerals and vitamins that are also found in plant foods, phytonutrients are not essential for keeping us alive. However, they may help prevent disease and keep the body working properly.

According to a study carried out at Harvard Medical School, elderly people who eat plenty of blueberries (and strawberries) are less likely to suffer from cognitive decline, compared to other people of their age who do not.

Blueberries were found in another study carried out by scientists at Texas Woman’s University, to help in curbing obesity. Plant polyphenols, which are abundant in blueberries, have been shown to reduce the development of fat cells (adipogenesis), while inducing the breakdown of lipids and fat (lipolysis).

Regular blueberry consumption can reduce the risk of suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) by 10%, because of the berry’s bioactive compounds, anthocyanins, scientists from East Anglia University, England, and Harvard University, USA reported in the American Journal of Nutrition.

Blueberry consumption has also been associated with a lower risk of artery hardening, and/ or intestinal diseases. The fruit has also been linked to stronger bones in animal studies.

8) Wheat germ

10) Oatmeal

Wheat germ is the part of wheat that germinates to grow into a plant - the embryo of the seed. Germ, along with bran, is commonly a byproduct of the milling; when cereals are refined, the germ and bran are often milled out.

Wheat germ is high in several vital nutrients, such as vitamin E, folic acid (folate), thiamin, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, as well as fatty alcohols and essential fatty acids. Wheat germ is also a good source of fiber.

9) Avocados

2) Almonds Almonds are rich in nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin E, iron, calcium, fiber, and riboflavin. A scientific review published in Nutrition Reviews last year found that almonds as a food may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

The authors wrote: “The message that almonds, in and of themselves, are a hearthealthy snack should be emphasized to consumers. Moreover, when almonds are incorporated into a healthy, balanced diet, the benefits are even greater.”

Almonds have more fiber than any other tree nut.

The fatty acid profile of almonds, which is made up of 91-94% unsaturated fatty acids, may partly explain why it helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

useful for treating diabetes or hypertension.

Researchers from Ohio State University found that nutrients taken from avocados were able to stop oral cancer cells, and even destroy some of the pre-cancerous cells.

5) Oily fish Examples of oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies.

These types of fish have oil in their tissues and around the gut. Their lean fillets contain up to 30% oil, specifically, omega-3 fatty acids. These oils are known to provide benefits for the heart, as well as the nervous system. Oily fish are also known to provide benefits for patients with inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

Oily fish also contain vitamins A and D. Scientists at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that prostate cancer progression was significantly slowed when patients went on a low-fat diet with fish oil supplements.

Many people avoid avocados because of its high fat content; they believe that avoiding all fats leads to better health and easier-to-control body weight - this is a myth. Approximately 75% of the calories in an avocado come from fat; mostly monosaturated fat.

Weight-for-weight, avocadoes have 35% more potassium than bananas. Avocados are also very rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin K and vitamin E. Avocados also have a very high fiber content of 25% soluble and 75% insoluble fiber.

Studies have shown that regular avocado consumption lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Avocado extracts are currently being studied in the laboratory to see whether they might be

Oatmeal is meal made from rolled or ground oats, or porridge made from ground or rolled oats. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the term “porridge” or “porridge oats” are common terms for the breakfast cereal that is usually cooked.

Interest in oatmeal has increased considerably over the last twenty years because of its health benefits.

Studies have shown that if you eat a bowl of oatmeal everyday your blood cholesterol levels, especially if they are too high, will drop, because of the cereal’s soluble fiber content.

When findings were published in the 1980s, an “oat bran craze” spread across the USA and Western Europe. The oats craze dropped off in the 1990s.

In 1997, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) agreed that foods with high levels of rolled oats or oat bran could include data on their labels about their cardiovascular heart benefits if accompanied with a low-fat diet.

This was followed by another surge in oatmeal popularity.

Oats is rich in complex carbohydrates, as well as water-soluble fiber, which slow digestion down and stabilize levels of blood-glucose.

Oatmeal porridge is very rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium.

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who spent their hard-earned money on a jersey with Aaron Hernandez’ name and number on it to turn it in at the ProShop adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. and receive a new jersey. The Patriots disassociated themselves from Hernandez by releasing him from his multi-million dollar contract shortly after he was recently arrested on murder and gun charges. A steady stream of fans took advantage of the offer and by the end of the day approximately 1,200 Hernandez jerseys were traded.

6) Leafy green vegetables

3) Broccoli Broccoli is rich in fiber, calcium, potassium, folate and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds which reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

Broccoli also contains vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, an antioxidant.

Boiling broccoli for too long can destroy much of its vital nutrients Overcooking can destroy myrosinase - if the enzyme myrosinase is not destroyed during cooking, broccoli can also reduce the risk of developing cancer. The best way to cook broccoli and to preserve the myrosinase is to steam the vegetable lightly - if it is overcooked, the vegetable’s beneficial effects can be seriously undermined, researchers from the University of Illinois wrote in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition and Cancer.

Myrosinase converts some of the sulfurbased chemicals found in broccoli (called glucosinolates) into isothiocyanates (other sulfurcontaining chemicals), which are known to have anticancer properties. The researchers said that adding broccoli to a meal can often double its cancer protection properties.

Studies have shown that a high intake of dark-leafy vegetables, such as spinach or cabbage may significantly lower a person’s risk of developing diabetes type 2. Researchers from Leicester University, England, said that the impact of dark green vegetables on human health should be investigated further, after they gathered data from six studies.

Spinach, for example, is very rich in antioxidants, especially when uncooked, steamed or very lightly boiled. It is a good source of vitamins A, B6, C, E and K, as well as selenium, niacin, zinc, phosphorus, copper, folic acid, potassium, calcium, manganese, betaine, and iron.

Boiling spinach can significantly reduce its levels of good nutrients.

7) Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, beta carotene, complex carbohydrates, vitamin C, vitamin B6, as well as carotene (the pink, yellow ones).

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, USA, compared the nutritional value of sweet potatoes to other vegetables. The sweet potato ranked number one, when vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, protein and complex carbohydrates were considered.

Sweet potato roots are rich in fiber and several important nutrients

We Do Silk Screen Printing

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

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BCCC names Karen Boden BCCC names Total Impressions Business of the Month Employee of the Month

Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Scot C. Shaffer presented Total Impressions Salon the chamber’s Business of the Month award. Accepting the award were Tabitha LeJune, Jamie Doguet, Victoria Gauthier, Terri Gauthier (owner), Erica Green, Shellie Holmes, Michelle Counts and Lori Chesson Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Scot C. Shaffer presented Karen Boden, secretary at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, with the Employee of the Month Award. Boden’s family and friends joined her at the award presentation.

Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced Karen Boden as their employee of the month at their monthly networking coffee held at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum located at 150 West Roundbunch in Bridge City.

Boden has been employed

by St. Henry Catholic Church for the past eight years in several positions and has been full time secretary for five years, most recently adding Coordinator of Elementary Education to her work in the Religious Education Department.

Ms. Robbi Green, the Director of Religious Education kept seeing the employee of the month honors awarded by the Bridge City Chamber

in the Penny Record and on Facebook and always thought of Karen for this great honor.

In her nomination Robbi states “Karen is much more than a secretary, she does everything going out of her way to do whatever is needed. You can always count on her to do not only her job but whatever else she sees that needs to be done. And always with a smile. She is a jewel, a friend and a coworker.”

Family and friends joined with the chamber in honoring another of our community’s greatest natural resource; an invaluable employee.

Boden received a plague sponsored by David Self Ford along with gift certificates donated from the following local chamber members: Michele Michelle Day Spa, Tiger Rock Martial Arts and David Self Ford.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recognized Total Impressions Salon as Business of the Month at their monthly networking coffee held at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum, located at 150 West Roundbunch in Bridge City.

Total Impressions Salon is owned by Terri Gauthier and has been in operation in Bridge City for nearly 23 years, growing from 3 stylists to the current 16. The business is located in Grace Plaza, 1145 Texas Avenue and offers a very family friendly atmosphere.

Customers will be welcomed by one of the close knit friendly members when you walk through the door.

Along with great hair stylists, two nail technicians and a massage therapist round out their services along with the availability of gift certificates and late appointments. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with special appointments upon request. Walk ins are always welcome or call 735-3551 to set up an appointment.

Owner, Terri Gauthier along with stylists Lori Chesson, Michelle Counts, Shellie Holmes, Erica Green, Victoria Gauthier, Jamie Doguet, and Tabitha LeJune accepted the

plaque sponsored by David Self Ford, honoring them as the Business of the Month along with a candy jar from Complete Staffing and gift certificates from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City and David Self Ford.

The Orange County Economic Development Corporation represented by Executive Director Bobby Fillyaw and Shirley Zimmerman hosted the breakfast. Mr. Fillyaw stated “how proud we are to be a part of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and to see the growth and success they are having. Many of you obviously agree as evidenced with the turn out here this morning.”

lunch, beautiful door prizes and lots of laughter and fun.

Special princess Sabrina Doll, along with her baby doll, cowboy hate and boots gave everyone something to smile

about. Lady Marge Thomas celebrated her birthday. What a way to celebrate a beautiful summer day. Friends, laughter and long, enough to go around to everyone.

Red Hot Flashers met June 20

Staff Report For The Record

The Red Hot Flashers met on June 20 at Kurt’s Cafe on Hwy 62 for a special luncheon.

Sixteen ladies enjoyed a great

Chevron Phillips donates $80,000 to LIT

Staff Report For The Record

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP’s (Chevron Phillips Chemical) Port Arthur and Orange facilities are pleased to announce they will donate $80,000 to Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) to purchase equipment and supplies for LIT’s process operations and instrumentation programs, as well as award 28 scholarships over the next four years to area high school students pursuing careers in these areas.

Over the past several years, the Port Arthur and Orange plants have collectively awarded $15,000 in scholarships to local students enrolled in the four Lamar institutions. With the additional funding, the plants will be able to award seven full-time scholarships of $2,000 each distributed annually for a four year period – making a total of 28 scholarships – starting this fall.

“As Chevron Phillips Chem-

ical grows, and the chemical industry enters what is being described by some as a renaissance, so must our workforce,” said Margie Conway, Port Arthur plant manager. “It is important that we work closely with LIT to build a qualified and skilled workforce in the area,” she went on to say.

The remaining funds will be used to purchase supplies and equipment to give students firsthand, real-world, experience with equipment currently being used in the industry.

Furthermore, the plants will offer internship opportunities to all students who are awarded the scholarships.

“We are proud of our relationship with such a wonderful local resource as Lamar Institute of Technology,” said Rick Kinder, Orange plant manager. “We are happy to help provide students with the tools, support and the opportunity to be successful in both the classroom and the workplace.”

Students interested in the

scholarships may apply by contacting Joanne Brown, Director of Development, Lamar Institute of Technology 409839-2983.

About Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic piping and polymer resins. The LLC and its affiliates own more than $9 billion in assets and employ approximately 4,700 people at 38 manufacturing and research facilities in eight countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is equally owned by Chevron Corporation and Phillips 66, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. For more information about Chevron Phillips Chemical, visit www. cpchem.com

Orange VFW to host annual barbecue/membership drive Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and The Ladies Auxiliary will once again host their Annual BBQ/Membership Drive on Thursday, July 4 for members and their guests. This is a perfect time for members to pay their 2013-2014 dues or purchase a Life Membership. Veterans who served overseas are asked to bring their DD214 or other proof of eligibility’ under the guidelines set

by Washington,and join the VFW. A strong membership is so important in continued struggles to preserve our Veterans benefits and fulfill promises made at the time of his or her enlistment. Immediate female relative or male relative of a VFW ELIGIBLE veteran are invited to join the Ladies Auxiliary or newly formed Men’s Auxiliary. Proof of the eligible veterans service is required.

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Orange Lions Club installs officers

Cooler spring didn’t stop weed flushes — only delayed them

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Robert Sepulvado was inducted as the President of the Orange Lions Club recently at their club’s annual Installation banquet.

Immediate Past President Stump Weatherford inducted the 2013 - 2014 officers.

Inducted were Chris Kovatch as First President, Secretary and Carnival Chair; Tara Lanphar as Second President; Randall Morris as Treasurer; Ron Cowling as Financial Secretary; Lois Hughes as Membership Secretary; Butch Campbell as Lion Tamer; and Ed Freiburg as Bulletin Editor.

One year Directors inducted were Marlene Merritt, Harold Welch, Bill Smith and Ron Rudeseal. Two year Directors are Dan Mohon, James Simar, Curt Leger and Rusty Honeycutt. Three year Directors are John Martin, J.W. Smith, Debbie Hughes and David Monton.

Weatherford gave special appreciation awards to Lions for their dedicated service for this past year.

Debbie Hughes received the Leo Sponsor Award from Lions Clubs International President.

Lee Roy Boehme Jr. received a special plaque of naming the Ferris Wheel “LEE ROY” for his service as chair for 40 plus

years.

Carlene Ortolon and Harold Welch received the Jack Weich Fellow (founder of the Texas Lions Camp) which is the highest award given by TLC. The Melvin Jones Fellow (founder of Lions Clubs International) highest recognition for dedication and service were given to John Backer, Jay Hall, Lois Hughes and Jim Dwight.

Recognition went to Rusty Honeycutt as the club’s Rookie of the Year.

Special recognition was given to Jim Dwight as Lion of the Year.

Weatherford was given a Texas Lions Eye Bank, “Wall of Honor” by the club.

Entergy offers tips to “Chill Your Bill,” chance to win a central a/c Staff Report For The Record

It’s summer. It’s Texas. And it’s really hot. In fact, it’s so hot that the triple digit temperatures often seen in Southeast Texas have already made an appearance.

If you’ve cranked up the air condition in self-defense, you may find yourself worrying about how much your energy bills are going to crank up, too.

Entergy Texas, Inc. can help.

The “Chill Your Bill” contest is open to Entergy Texas residential customers 18 years of age and up from July 8-19.

Just go to facebook.com/entergytx to enter once daily. Send links to your friends and family through either Facebook or Twitter and for everyone who also enters the contest, you’ll get five more entries.

Once it’s all said and done, two customers, one in Entergy Texas’ more western areas and another in the eastern portion of its service territory, will get to kick back and relax in homes cooled by new, energy efficient air conditioning units. And all because they garnered the most entries during the contest.

The Energy Star-rated, energy efficient air conditioning units will be provided and installed free of charge, thanks

to the company’s Entergy Solutions program.

“We couldn’t think of a better way to remind our customers that there really are things you can do to help ‘chill your bill’ when summer heats up and we all make a run for the air conditioning,” said Pam Williams, customer operations support manager for Entergy Texas.

“If you can get a new, energyefficient air conditioner, that’s great. But not everybody can.

What you can do, though, is take some simple steps, make some easy changes around your house that really can help you manage your energy use.”

In addition to noting that customers can find plenty of tips, resources and advice atentergytexas.com/savemoney, Williams also cited a few of the top tips for energy management: · Set your thermostat to 78 or the highest comfortable temperature. Each degree cooler than 78 may increase your bill as much as 3 percent. · Keep the cool air in your home circulating with ceiling, oscillating or box fans. The average ceiling fan makes a room feel 7 degrees cooler. · Use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to remove excess heat and humidity caused by cooking, laundering and bath-

ing. · Always check for leaks between your home and the outside. Whether those are under the doors, around the windows, or attic hatchways and fireplaces, any place where there is a conduit from the inside of you home to the outside, needs to be checked for efficiency.

Williams also noted that there are ways to pay your bills that can help, too. For information on methods such as Pick-A-Date or Level Billing, visit entergytexas.com/ mypaymentoptions.

Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to more than 400,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy, which celebrates its 100th birthday this year, 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, including more than 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators.

Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

“You read it in The Record first.”

Farmers and ranchers who passed on controlling slowgrowing weeds this spring may now have reason for regret, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

“If you’re standing out in your hay meadow or pasture and wish you had another inch of rain, that inch of rain may have been that which was sacrificed to early season weed issues,” said Dr. Paul Baumann, AgriLife Extension state weed specialist, College Station.

The cooler-than-usual spring slowed the growth of weeds and warm-season grasses alike, and many producers may have put off spraying or shredding weeds, Baumann said. But now that the drought is re-strengthening in nearly all of Texas, many weeds species are coming back with a vengeance, robbing improved pasture grasses of moisture and nutrients.

Weeds that always pose early season competition for improved forage grass areas of

Texas include annual broomweed, wooly croton, goat weed, bitter sneezeweed and a number of other annual weeds, he said.

Many perennial weeds that flourish during a drought are troublesome but usually don’t pose as much as a challenge to improved pastures as the annuals, according to Baumann.

“For the perennials, we’re talking about silverleaf nightshade, dog fennel, horse nettle, Texas bull nettle and weeds like that,” he said. “They flourish because they have a welldeveloped, deeper root system that makes them less prone to moisture deficiency, particularly in the lower soil profile.”

But the early season annuals like goat weed, dove weed or wooly croton have shallower root systems that vie for the same shallow soil moisture that Bermuda grass and other improved pastures are trying to capture, he said.

For producers who did not do any early season weed control and are now seeing a flush of annual weeds in their pas-

tures, Baumann recommended waiting until a good rain before doing anything.

“For the weeds that are still out there that are less than 6 to 8 inches tall, wait until you get a little bit of rain on them before spraying because they are going to be less susceptible to herbicide if they are moisture stressed,” he said.

Leaving weeds uncontrolled, even if there is not much grass growth, is not a good choice, Baumann said. This is because they are going to continue to compete for moisture during a very stressful time of year, as well as eventually deposit a seed load that will last for years to come.

Also, if there is a mid-season rain, the weeds will spring back to life and compete with pasture grasses at a very critical time of year, he said.

More information on the current Texas drought and wildfire alerts can be found on the AgriLife Extension Agricultural Drought Task Force website at http://agrilife.tamu. edu/drought/ .

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AMSET summer exhibitions open RecoRd Announcements with reception July 12 Staff Report For The Record

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) presents two dynamic exhibitions showcasing stylized landscape paintings and folk art from AMSET’s permanent collection. Earl Staley: Dreamscapes and Eyes Spy: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection will be on view July 13 through September 1, 2013.

An opening reception for both exhibitions will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at AMSET. Earl Staley: Dreamscapes A prolific artist, Earl Staley has been working in the field for more than five decades. He is part of the Western painting tradition that began in the 14th century with Giotto and continues into the present.

Staley has investigated mythology, symbolism, realism and abstraction in his long career. He embraces the mythological and archetypal JudeoChristian and Greco-Roman traditions.

The exhibition features Staley’s stylized landscape memory paintings that illustrate the places he has lived: Texas, Mexico, the Mediterranean and New Mexico in exuberant colors. The Dream-

scapesseries documents the shift in his focus back towards abstraction. The paintings are joyous and represent a rebirth, personally and creatively. To quote Earl Staley, “I want my pictures to be visually delightful, intellectually stimulating and to tell a good story.”

Staley begins by drawing lines, shapes and colors until the subject presents itself. He plays with abstraction and realism. Pushing and pulling the shapes into recognizable islands in Head Land or a cornucopia of buoyant shapes found in Big Rock Candy Mountain.

The dreamscapes exist in the imagination and subconscious where a blizzard of dots and brilliant rock formations wait to be explored.

Born in 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois, Staley received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1960 and a Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas in 1963.

Throughout his career, he has earned many prestigious accolades including three grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. A Prix de Rome prize in 1981 enabled him to live and paint in Italy for two years.

Now in his 70s, Staley continues to teach at the com-

munity college in Tomball, Texas and maintains a studio in Houston. Staley’s studio is bright and full of life, like his paintings.

Earl Staley: Dreamscapes is organized by AMSET and funded, in part, by Rob Clark & Jerry Thacker, the City of Beaumont, the Wesley W. Washburn, M.D. and Lulu L. Smith, M.D. Endowment Fund, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the late Dorothy Anne Conn, Helen Caldwell Locke and Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust, and the C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers Charitable Foundation.

Eyes Spy: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection Eyes Spy exhibits the folk art in AMSET’s permanent collection of the many people and creatures that are muses of vernacular artists. The exhibit investigates how these artists depict the eyes in their various subjects.

Folk artists generally have not received formal art training. These artists often have a strong inner drive to create and often use unconventional materials readily at hand to produce works of art and satiate this creative urge. Quite often these materials are recycled as is readily apparent in the works of local visionary artist, Felix “Fox” Harris, as

well as many of the artists represented in this exhibit.

Other artists featured in this show include Sulton Rogers, Isaac Smith, Greg Pelner, Andy Don Emmons and Daniel Troppy.

AMSET has honed its collection plan to ensure a cohesive body of work that is a reflection of the community and contemporaries. The collection is advancing with a concentration on modern and contemporary American art with an emphasis on the Texas region. This focus includes painting, prints, photography, sculpture and contemporary folk art. In addition, earlier nineteenth and twentieth century works provide context for the later works. Presently, AMSET’s collection includes approximately 1000 pieces.

Eyes Spy: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection is organized by AMSET and funded, in part, by the City of Beaumont, the Wesley W. Washburn, M.D. and Lulu L. Smith, M.D. Endowment Fund, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the late Dorothy Anne Conn, Helen Caldwell Locke and Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust, and the C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers Charitable Foundation.

For more information on the exhibitions or reception, visit www.amset.org or call (409)

Staff Report For The Record

With the matching dollars given to The Power to Care, the total amount of contributions celebrated here today came to $267,240.

“Investing in our communities means more than providing electricity,” explained Todd Dunkleberger, regional customer service manager for Entergy Texas. “It also means helping our customers accomplish the goals they have for their home towns. It is a privilege to be able to provide funds from either our micro grant program of the Entergy Charitable Foundation to turn dreams into reality.”

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Through unique collections, exhibitions, public programs and outreach in the visual arts, the mission of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is to provide education, inspiration and creative vision throughout Southeast Texas.

Entergy gives more than a quarter-million dollars to local charities Representatives from dozens of local charities joined a celebration of corporate citizenship today when officials with Entergy Texas, Inc., recognized the recipients of more than $128,500 in local and corporate foundation grants to date this year.

Additionally, the gathering held at downtown’s Beaumont Event Centre also celebrated the more than $138,740 in matching funds that Entergy Corp. provided to The Power to Care in Texas. The matching dollars are given in response to funds given mostly

by Entergy Texas’ customers and employees. The Power to Care program is a trust fund with an independent board of directors comprised of both company and community leaders. The Power to Care partners with local nonprofit agencies to help qualified elderly and/or disabled pay energy bills with funds that come from customer, employee and company contributions.

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Below are the Orange County charities and the amount they received from Entergy Texas: Lamar State College-Orange received $1,500 for program support, College for Kids; Orange Christian Services received $1,000 for their Milk Program; Brithright of Orange Inc. received $500 for their Gift Basket Program; OCARC received $1,5000 for Classroom Training Support; Orangefield Elementary School received $1,000 for their Literacy Program; Vidor High School received $1,000 for their Read and Feed pro-

gram; and United Christian Card Center of Vidor Texas Inc. received 41,500 for their Back to School Supplies and Infant Care program.

A Father’s Lifestyle Choices Can Affect Multiple Generations Staff Report For The Record

New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that moderate paternal exposures, such as cigarette smoking, can increase the number of mutations transmitted to their children, and even the next generation Gene mutations caused by a father’s lifestyle can be inherited by his children, even if those mutations occurred before conception. What’s more, these findings show that mu-

tations in the germ-line are present in all cells of the children, including their own germ cells. This means that a father’s lifestyle has the potential to affect the DNA of multiple generations and not just his immediate offspring.

These findings were published in the July 2013 issue of The FASEB Journal.

“Our study should be regarded as a pilot study,” said Roger Godschalk, Ph.D., a researcher involved in the work from the Department of Toxi-

cology and the School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. “We hope that our findings support the initiation of new, more elaborate studies that investigate the role of daily life exposures on germ-line mutations transmitted to offspring.”

To make this discovery, Godschalk and colleagues looked at two groups of families (father, mother and child) from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. The first group had a low yearly income, whereas the second group had a relatively high yearly income. The investigators chose income as a criterion because it generally correlates to lifestyle choices of the parents. For instance, fathers in the low income group were more often cigarette smokers than fathers in the high income group. Researchers looked for DNA mutations in the children and found that they were more frequent in the group with low income fathers than in the group of high income fathers. These results suggest that the parents living conditions before conception may directly impact the health of their children.

“We’ve known for a very long time that preventive care among expectant mothers is critical to the health and wellbeing of their children,” said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of The FASEB Journal. “Now, we’re learning that fathers don’t get a free pass. How they take care of themselves - even before conception - affects the genetic makeup of their children, for better or worse.”

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Adventure Family Day at Stark Museum, Stark House, July 20

Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun and activities during Adventure Family Day at the Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

The Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House, located in Orange, Texas, invite families and visitors of all ages to take part in Adventure Family Day on Saturday, July 20, 2013 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This Family Day is free to the public, although a ticket is required to attend. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event or may be obtained from the Museum’s website at www.starkmuseum.org or The House’s website atwww.whstarkhouse.org. Online ticket forms are scheduled to be posted for the public on or before July 10, 2013.

Visitors are encouraged to obtain tickets in advance by using the online ticket forms linked to each venue’s website. Online forms will provide tickets to one or both of the Family Day activities taking place at the Museum and The House; a separate ticket is required for each location. Downloading tickets in advance will facilitate admission on the day of the events.

Families visiting the Museum will take the helm during Adventure Family Day and explore how travelers of the past found their way around the world. Guests will have the opportunity to make sailboats, telescopes, and globes, as well as create their Staff Report For The Record

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BRIEFS FUMC, FPC to host Kingdom Rock VBS First United Methodist of Orange, located at 502 N 6th Street in Orange, will partner up with the First Presbyterian Church to host “Kingdom Rock, Where Kids Stand Strong for God,” their Vacation Bible School.

Kingdom Rock will begin at 9 a.m. through July 12, at the First United Methodist Church Praise Center located at Pine and 5th streets.

At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God! Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch and even taste. Plus, they’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of god in everyday life. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited daily to join us in the “Royal Courtyard” at 11:30, for their Fanfare Finale – a daily celebration of God’s love you won’t want to miss.

Call FUMC , 886-7466 or FPC, 883-2097 to register children in preschool through fifth grade by Friday, July 5. Registration will also take place each day of the VBS.

Faith UMC to host Kidz Adventure Camp Faith United Methodist Church announces their annual Kidz Adventure Camp from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 9-12.

Red Hot Flashers to meet The Red Hot Flashers will meet at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Mongolian Grill on Edgar Brown Drive in Orange.

Ladies will bring a small door prize. There are no birthdays this month.

All ladies are welcome.

For information call, 409886-1609.

own message-in-a-bottle art. For young visitors, there will be storytelling, and families are invited to go on a scavenger hunt for prizes. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

While attending Adventure Family Day at the Museum, visitors of all ages will have a special opportunity to learn how explorers used astronomy to guide their travels by visiting the STARLAB planetarium, presented by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Explore the night sky in the inflatable planetarium, and then learn about different stars and constellations that are still used for navigation today. Guided tours of the star lab will be offered from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and will take place every half hour.

Family Day continues at The W.H. Stark House. Guests will have the opportunity to listen to Jim LeMarche’s The Raft, read

by House Guides, and will also have the chance to create their own raft inspired by the story. Learn about the collections, travels and adventures of the Lutcher and Stark families and create your own W.H. Stark House passport to collect special Family Day stamps during a complimentary First-Floor tour. While complimentary tours will be available to visitors of all ages, visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Day attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the new special exhibition Tales and Travels, which is presented by the Arts and History Programs and Collections of the STARK Cultural Venues. The exhibition will be on display at the Museum from July 13, 2013 through Jan. 11, 2014, and it is presented in conjunction with a coordinating exhibition at The W.H. Stark House during the same period.

From island adventures to giant anthills, this exhibition has a story for everyone. Tales and Travels features first-edition books of long-loved tales as well as real travels from amazing adventurers, along with paintings, prints and drawings. Docents will give brief exhibition tours from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tours will be offered every half hour. Additionally, Education Intern Hannah Fuller will present an interactive spotlight especially for families at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Jennifer Restauri, Educator for Studio and Family Programs of the Stark Museum of Art, welcomes all visitors, saying, “Summer is the perfect time to go on an adventure. Families will enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere while exploring the Museum and House. With such a wide range of activities planned, there will be something for every age!” Restauri reminds families that all ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Creative Adventures in a Christian setting that will leave a lasting impact on children and is for children ages 5 through fifth grade.

The schedule is as follows: July 10: God in Food Day~~make yummy snacks July 11: God in Science~~ hands on experience and learn about nature July 12: God in Performing Arts~~learn new ways of expression through music and drama Registration fees are $5 per day per child, or $15 per child for all four days.

Registration is limited to the first 40 children.

Registration forms are available at the church, located at 8608 MLK Jr. Dr. in Orange, and on-line at: www.faithumc.org Please turn in forms and registration fees as soon as possible to ensure your child a spot at this great camp. Each child will receive a camp tee-shirt.

More information call church office Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 886-1291.

St. Pauls UMC selling bricks for Prayer Garden St. Paul United Methodist Church is continuing plans for its Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Prayer Garden by paving the garden with a brick walkway. The church is selling bricks that will be engraved with a personal note of the buyer’s choice. These bricks would provide a special way honor family and friends with a history at St. Paul’s. Each brick costs $30. Order forms are located in the St. Paul UMC reception area or can be found on stpaulfamily.org. For more information, call the St. Paul office at 409-735-5546.

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WEEKLY RENTAL! Apartment syle T.T., $175 weekly + $175 dep., elec. included, close to refineries, (409) 474-2836.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, nice & clean, stove, ref., mini blinds, CA/H, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 553-1479.

HOME SALES 4/1 W/ COVERED CARPORT, #12 circle G in Orange, Lg. family, dining and den, wood floors under carpet, workshop, backyard privacy fence, enclosed patio, corner lot, vinyl siding, (409) 8863545 or 330-0437.

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Sits on pretty 1/2 acre lot with workshop area & storage building. $89,900. Can be sold fully furnished. Contact Debbie at 512-633-9997 or 512-986-5211.

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OWNER FINANCE! $525 monthly. 2 Bedroom house in W. O., On nice lot at 2724 Dowling, 4 blocks from High School. Newly remodeled with kitchen counter tops, flooring, paint, doors. All vinyl siding (no painting!), and a metal roof. Has storage building.

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LAND & LOTS REDUCED BY $10,000!!!

OFISD, 2.5 acres with pad site, livestock and Mobiles OK, Owner financing available, water and sewer can be financed with land.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115. (7/3) 2 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE at St. Mary’s cemetery.

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

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Property is residential and/ or commercial, Deweyville ISD, owner financing available.

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

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3/2 IN OFISD, recently remodeled, wood floor, carpeted bedrooms, CA/H, close to schools. Owner finance, no bank involved! $69,900, 10% down, $625 monthly. Call (409) 745-2373 for more info, can Email pictures on request.

EMPLOYMENT SMOKEHOUSE/KITCHEN HELPER, 4-7 Tues. - Fri., 2-7 SAt., Ideal for a high school student or Lamar student.

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HOUSEKEEPING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL housekeeping.

Excellent references. Call 409-734-8096.

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

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FURNITURE OCTAGON SOLID WOOD DINING table w/ glass top, 4 cushioned chairs w/ rollers, $200; King size bed set, $150; Solid wood Thomasville king headboard, night stand, 8 drawer dresser w/ mirror, $250; TV stand, wood and iron, $25, (409) 735-7783.

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CLOTH BUCKET SEATS for GM truck - $400; 14 in Craftman Bandsaw - $75; Craftman Radial Saw - $75; Large capacity gas dryer, excellent condition - $100.

Call 409-886-9727 FIGS FOR SALE! $7 A gallon, (409) 886-3386.

PART FOR ‘99 CHEVY P.U.: 5.7L Butec 3/4 ton trans, $400; passenger side fender, $50 OBO; bumper, $75; and more parts. Call (409) 2219996 for more info after 1:30.

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

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

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

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each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

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

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

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STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS PROHIBITING BATHING OR SWIMMING IN THE VICINITY OF PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS LOCATED AT THE COW BAYOU BRIDGE, BRIDGE CITY, ORANGE COUNTY TEXAS; DEEMING THE VIOLATION OF OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDINANCE TO BE A CLASS C PARKS AND WILDLIFE MISDEMEANOR; SPECIFYING THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR CONVICTION HEREUNDER; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN DIRECT CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF. WHEREAS, Orange County, Texas (“the County”) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas governed by its Commissioners’ Court, ; and,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of VIRGINIA ANN TAYLOR, Deceased, were issued on July 2, 2013, in Cause No. P16499, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Brandi Michelle Holderman.

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

c/o THE LAW OFFICE OF TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 2nd day of July, 2013

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Brandi Michelle Holderman 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WILLIE JOE SPECTOR, Deceased, were issued on July 2, 2013, in Cause No. P16541, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: REBECCA KAY SPECTOR JAMES. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o THE LAW OFFICE OF TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 2nd day of July, 2013

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for REBECCA KAY SPECTOR JAMES 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

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SAT., 8020 HAGAR DR, OFLD. 7-2. Pandora type bracelets, beads, spacers, etc. Cricut cartridges, embossing powder, craft items. Large Appliances and Microwave. Clothing in All Sizes. Toys. Vintage Items.

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SAT. 105 DAVIS ST., WO. 8-2. Rain Thanks, permitting. Debbie Tools, old magazines, glass lamp shades, crystals, old FAX table legs, cabinets, assorted din# 735-7346 ing room chairs, collectable salt & pepper shaker, hutch top, picture frames, old sewing machine, lots of household items, & old wood.

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GEORGE B. BARRON 108 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 Phone No.: 409/886/3090 Fax No.: 409/886-4448 SBT No.: 01817500

TEX. PARKS &WILD. CODE § 31.127(a): A person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter, or who violates or fails to comply with a proclamation of the commission entered under this chapter or a city ordinance or order of commissioners court or a political subdivision of the state made or entered under this chapter, commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor; and; WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Code further provides: TEX. PARKS &WILD. CODE § 12.406: An individual

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ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS: 04/28/2010 I. PROHIBITION OF BATHING OR SWIMMING AT OR NEAR CERTAIN PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS.

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PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY NOON MONDAY before publication date Thanks.

George B. Barron

WHEREAS, the Texas Water Safety Act, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 31 provides: TEX. PARKS & WILD. CODE § 31.092 (b): The commissioners court of a county, with respect to public water within the territorial limits of the county that is outside of the limits of an incorporated city or town or a political subdivision designated in Subsection (c) of this section and that are not lakes owned by an incorporated city or town, may enter an order on its books designating certain areas as bathing, fishing, swimming, or otherwise restricted areas and may make rules and regulations relating to the operation and equipment of boats which it deems necessary for the public safety. The rules and regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

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To be published inthis citation and petition, a default judgement may be ance of Notice is hereby given taken against you. that original Letters The Record Newspapers Notice is hereby given Testamentary for the Estate You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written that original Letters 03/06/13 of BRIGITTE SYLVIA answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10 a.m. on the for proofing.

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FUERST MANGHAM, Monday nextEnlarged after the expiration of forty-two days after the Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" were issued of Lee J. Kelly, Deceased, Deceased, Actual size: 1 col.

4.5"being AUGUST 5, date of issuance of this citation the xsame were issued on July 3, on July 2, 2013, in Cause 2013.

No. inP16548, pending in published 2013, in CauseTo No.be16555, To may be published Said ANSWER be filed at the in District Clerk's Office at the County Court at Law pending in The the County CourtNewspapers Record the OrangeThe County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas, of Orange County, Texas, 02/17/10 to: KENNETH SAMUEL mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630.

02/17/10 to: WILLIE JOE SOAPE. MANGHAM. Said ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY All persons having claimsFAX ANY JUDGEMENT AND MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PLEASE All persons having PLEASE FAX ANY PUBLICATION. against this estate, which claims against this Estate CORRECTIONS BY was filed and docketed in the Honorable CORRECTIONS BY 260th District which is currently being is currently being adminisCourt of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at 5 P.M. MONDAY administered are required tered, are required to pres5 P.M. MONDAY the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, to present them to the ent them to the undersigned to 735-7346 Texas on JUNE 18, 2013 in the following styled and numbered undersigned within the time to 735-7346 within the time and Thanks, in the cause: and in the manner preThanks, manner prescribed by law. scribed by law.

The suit requests DEFENDANT CITED TO APPEAR AND Debbie c/o George B. Barron ANSWER HEREIN Debbie c/o THE LAW OFFICE Attorney at Law OF TOMMY GUNN CAUSE NO. 130186-C P.O. Box 279 FAX Attorney at Law FAX 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77631-0279 # 735-7346 Luglin Properties Inc VS Unkown Heirs of Guadalupe Ochoa Orange, Texas 77630 # 735-7346 DATED: the 3rd day of July, 2013

WHEREAS, the Commissioners’ Court of Orange County, Texas finds unsafe conditions exist at the public boat ramp at the Cow Bayou Bridge that necessitate the adoption of this Ordinance in order to maintain public safety; and

******PLEASE FAXand ANY 1.01. Bathing Swimming Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to bathe CORRECTIONS BY or swim within FIFTY FEET (50’) of the centerline the public boat ramp located at the Cow Bayou Bridge, THE STATE OF TEXAS 5 P.M.ofTODAY Bridge City, Orange County, Texas; TO: Unknown Heirs Of Guadalupe Ochoa to 735-7346 Respondent, NOTICE: Enlarged for proofing.

II. VIOLATION OF OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH Thanks, YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" ORDINANCE DEEMED A MISDEMEANOR; PUNISHMENT you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk NOTICE TO Debbie who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next ON CONVICTION PRESCRIBED; COURT COST; INABILITY CREDITORS following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issu-

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WHEREAS, the recreational usage of the public boat ramp located at the Caw Bayou Bridge for purposes other than launching and landing of watercraft has created certain unsafe conditions; and,

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WHEREAS, the County has jurisdiction over this public boat; and,

DATED the 2nd day of July, 2013

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is:

Tommy Gunn

CHARLES M KIBLER JR 765 N 5TH STREET SILSBEE, TEXAS 77656 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, June 21, 2013.

TOMMY GUNN State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for KENNETH SAMUEL MANGHAM 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

TO PAY FINE.

2.01. Class C Misdemeanor. The doing of any act forbidden by the Ordinance or the failure to do any act required by this Ordinance, or the aiding or abetting of either, shall be deemed a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor, and subject to up to the maximum punishment set forth for the such offenses. The penalty hereby authorized shall be in addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of Texas and may be enforced by complaint filed in the appropriate court of jurisdiction in the county in which the violation occurred.

2.02. Effective Date of Penalty. The criminal penalty set forth in this Ordinance shall not be in effect until five (5) days next after the County Clerk may have caused a substantive statement of the nature of this Ordinance and the penalty for the violation thereof to be published, once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the County. Five (5) days after the second publication of the notice hereby required the advertised regulation shall be in effect, and ignorance of such regulation shall not constitute a defense to a prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty; and, this Ordinance, after the required publication, shall judicially be known to the courts and shall be considered of a nature like unto that of valid penal ordinances of a city of the state.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk

III. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

By: Charlean Deputy

3.01. Filing with Texas Parks & Wildlife. The Orange County Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Ordinance to be filed with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as required by TEX. PARK &WILD. CODE § 31.092 (d).

Orange County, Texas

Lindsey

IV.

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

4.01. Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void or invalid (or for any reason unenforceable), the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court in adopting this Ordinance, that no portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality or invalidity of any other portion, provision or regulation, and to this end all provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

V.

CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

5.01. Conflict With Prior Ordinances. All Authority ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 17th of June, 2013.