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The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, August 14, 2013

FEMA warns levee fill violates insurance tabled the matter until they could get some feedback from FEMA. Jack Graham, senior compliance officer from FEMA and risk analyst Larry Boyce came to Orange County to access the matter. What they had to say isn’t what commissioners wanted to hear.

After checking the site, they determined the fill that has al-

Penny Leleux

For The Record

FEMA officials addressed commissioners court this week concerning the request of Henry R. Stevenson to “grandfather” a dredge spoil levee located on his property on or near the Neches River.

Stevenson requested the grandfathering to repair the levee that is more than 100 years old.

Last week commissioners

Free school supplies distributed Aug. 17 The Orange County Christian community has teamed up to distribute school supplies on a first come, first serve basis at the from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Orange Lions City Park.

In case of rain the WOS Middle School will host the event. In addition to the free school supplies, students and their families will be treated to free food, entertainment, haircuts, socks, underwear, free or low cost vaccinations, and more.

Local businesses or organizations that would like to help support the children of Orange County can write a check to OCS (Orange Christian Services) with a note in the memo line for “Back to School Orange”.

Please mail checks to Orange Christian Services, Back to School Orange, 2518 W Park Ave, Orange, Texas 77630 For more information please look us up on the web at www.backtoschoolorange.com or their Facebook at backtoschoolorange.

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ready been brought in is a violation of the zero rise regulation. “The amount and type of fill is of concern,” said Graham. He warned if the violations were not addressed, it could jeopardize the counties ability to get flood insurance.

“We are obligated, since we know the fill to be there, to monitor the situation,” said Graham.

Upon inspection, the fill was found to include broken concrete, asphalt and other road building debris. “The fill that has been placed has to be removed,” said Graham.

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Battlin’ Bears head into scrimmage action...

Jack Graham, FEMA senior compliance officer (left) and Larry Boyce from risk analysis address commissioners’ court concerning the issue of grandfathering a dredge spoil levee located on property of Henry R. Stevenson.

RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

Saturday marks 100 years of oil Penny Leleux

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Bland #1 blew in at 8:05 p.m., Aug. 17, 1913. “The well was said to ‘head’ like Old Faithful every 50 minutes and was the deepest well drilled in Texas at this time,” said Harvey Wilson of the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

Saturday marks the centennial of the first oil producing well in the Orange Oil Field.

The celebration will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday with the opening of the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

A dedication ceremony for the State Historical Marker commemorating old Orangefield will be held at 5 p.m.

Barbecue dinners will be available for $8. Chad Jenkins said they have use of the Rose Thayer Dance Studio, so you

can escape the heat to eat.

Live music begins after the dedication ceremony with Fire and Rain. They will open for Britt Godwin and BB & Company, who will start playing at 7 p.m.

Children should come dressed for play and bring towels because there will be plenty of activities for them.

A $5 wrist band includes unlimited fun at the water slides, a petting zoo and an obstacle course. Snow cones and popcorn will also be offered.

“Come help us celebrate and see all of the new displays that we have added,” said Wilson.

Acadian Ambulance, the Corvette Club and the Model A Club will be on hand.

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Andrew Daspit carries the ball during a practise session of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlion’ Bears this week. On Friday the Bears go on the road to scrimmage Goose Creek. On Thursday, August 22, LCM scrimmages Orangefield before opening the season August 30 hosting the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. ‘LCM Appreciation NIght” will be Sept. 6 against Silsbee.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Orange County EMS watches dry weather Debby Schamber For The Record

Although no drought conditions exist yet in Orange County, they very well could be a problem in the near future.

According to Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, conditions are “abnormally dry.”

From June 1 to the present, Southeast Texas is 8.75 inches below what is expected to be normal rainfall amounts of 14.9 inches. However, overall for the year, there is only a deficit of 1.5 inches.

Southeast Texas is not out of the woods yet and the lack of rainfall is expected to become more of an issue. Recent rain totals are not enough. This week there is a 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday and 40 percent chance on Thursday. Rain chances continue to decrease over the weekend with a 20 percent or

less chance of rainfall. Therefore, there may be some areas that don’t see any rain at all.

The lack of rainfall is currently due to an upper level ridge which suppresses the rain, Jones said.

National meteorologists expect the drought to continue or worsen through late sum-

mer and early fall in Texas, and ocean patterns are troublingly similar to those during the “drought of record” in the 1950s.

Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the latest drought forecast. It predicts the drought will persist or in-

tensify in most of Texas from July through October. But there is one exception in far West Texas. During August and September the rains are expected to bring some relief to an area from Midland to El Paso, according to NOAA. The forecasts are not out yet, but ocean conditions indicate that continued drought is a possibility into the fall months.

The way decadal circulation patterns are setting up, the Atlantic Ocean is warmer than normal, and there’s circulation on the Pacific Ocean, which has gone cooler than normal. When those two match up,those are the conditions which existed back in the 1950s. There’s a possibility drought conditions could extend for another couple of years.

Jeff Kelley, with the Orange County Emergency Management, said Orange County is not under a burn ban. The re-

cent rain has helped.

Local officals use many factors when issuing a burn ban.

One of which is the The Keetch-Byram Drought Index which ranges from 0 and no drought to 800 which is extreme drought and ibased on the soil capacity in 8 inches of water. The depth of soil required to hold eight inches of moisture varies. A prolonged drought and a high KBDI influences fire intensity largely because fuels have a lower moisture content.

The KBDI is a measure of meteorological drought and it reflects water gain or loss within the soil. It does not measure fuel moisture levels in the 1 to 10 hour fuel classes, which must be measured by other means for an accurate assessment of fuel moisture, regardless of the drought index readings.

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Man leads police on chase and jumps from a bridge Debby Schamber For The Record

An Orange man was arrested after he led police on a chase through the streets of Orange and jumped off a bridge in order to avoid detention.

At about 7:20 p.m. Monday, an officer with the Orange Police Department was on patrol in the area of 6th and Cordrey Streets when he observed a black, yellow and blue Honda motorcycle traveling east on Cordrey Avenue. He saw the driver of the motorcycle disregard a stop sign at the intersection as he began to travel north on 6th Street. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren, but the man looked back in the officer’s direction and only went faster.

The driver of the motorcycle continued north and once again disregarded a stop sign.

The suspect continued onto Dogwood Avenue where he failed to stop at yet another stop sign before turning onto 4th Street. He turned onto the south service road heading east. The suspect continued to flee and disregard other stop signs and continued through the streets of Orange until he eventually entered onto Interstate 10 heading east. Two more officers joined in the pursuit.

Suddenly, the suspect slowed down and stopped midway on the Texas-Louisiana Bridge. He then jummped off the motorcycle and jumped over a cement barrier and off the side of the bridge to the ground below. The suspect then ran into a wooded area on the north side of the Interstate.

However, once in the wooded area, the officer gave several commands to which the

suspect complied. The officer then took the suspect into custody. The suspect has been identified as Tyrell Beasley. It was determined Beasley had several warrants for his arrest.

He was booked into the Orange County Jail for evading arrest/detention.

In other police business: • A man reported to police he has been robbed at gunpoint of about $30 around 2 a.m. on Friday in the parking lot of Alexander Homes, in the 2000 block of 4th Street, by two unknown men. The 50-year-old man told the officer he would like to press charges against the suspects if they are located.

• An Orange woman reported to police someone had broken into her residence and taken a safe containing $2,000 in savings bonds.

According to reports, on August 9th, police were dis-

patched to the 200 block of Bridal Wreath in reference to a burglary of a habitation. The woman at the residence reported someone had entered her house and removed a safe containing various contents.

The woman also stated when she left her residence in the morning hours, the house had been secured. But, when she returned, she saw her kitchen window had been damaged by a rock and her kitchen door was unlocked and ajar.

The woman stated she wished to persue charges if a suspect was located.

• Various electronics and cash were reported to have been taken at an Orange residence over the weekend.

According to reports, a man reported a burglary Saturday in the 1300 block of Huntsman. When the officer arrived he noticed several drawers and cabinets open. Also a mattress

Yeaman, Dubose among admin changes at LCM Staff Report For The Record

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will have a few changes in administrators during the 2013-2014 school year. The year will begin with Patti Steele and Jason Yeaman in assistant principal roles at Little Cypress Elementary and Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, respectively.

Patti Steele has taught at Mauriceville Elementary and served as the math acceleration teacher at Little Cypress Intermediate. She says, “I am a proud educator in the LCM family.” Steele is beginning her nineteenth year in education, with 16 of those being with LCM CISD. Jason Yeaman is a Bridge

City High School graduate who received both his undergraduate and Master Degrees at Lamar University. His nine years in the classroom include service at Bridge City, Nederland, Orangefield and LCM districts, and one year as assistant principal at Orangefield Junior High.

There will be several personnel changes at the beginning of the second semester, following the retirement of Kathy Finch, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Finch, housed in the District’s Central Office, will be followed by Julia Dickerson, currently principal at Little Cypress Intermediate.

Michael Ridout, who is the assistant principal over the Ninth Grade Academy at LCM

County business surcharge fee added to all policies in the county. There could also be a suspension of the National Flood Insurance Program which would also impact federal mortgages, causing them to come due in full.

According to Graham, Orange County has 4,356 participants in the NFIP with $1.187 billion in coverage. There have been 1,564 paid losses in the amount of $127,281,00.

Graham said he would work with the county to come back in compliance.

Assistant County Attorney Doug Manning told commissioners he advised doing what FEMA said.

The motion of grandfathering the levee failed for lack of a second. A stop work order had previously been issued to stop the fill being brought in. The issue of ordering Stevenson to remove the fill will be brought up in a future agenda.

White-Rogers to get courtroom technology In other business, the court authorized the purchase of audio visual equipment and related technology out of the contingency capital outlay fund. Judge Mandy WhiteRogers stated the County Court at Law courtroom, previously the Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace courtroom, is not outfitted with audio visual equipment or related technology which is necessary for the presentation of evidence to the court and jurors through the exhibition of videos, power point presentations and other exhibits, during trial.

Rogers said she has four upcoming trials with the first starting Sept. 7, which is before the new budget is determined.

“I really don’t want to go through these trials without the technology,” she said. “Every courtroom in Orange County is equipped with technology but mine.” Rogers has other items needed for her courtroom, but she said those would hold over until the new budget. Two bids were submitted for the installation and

HS, will move to LCI as principal. His successor will be Ryan DuBose, science teacher and coach at LCM HS. Julia Dickerson not only student-taught at LCM, but has been with the District for twenty years. She taught first and third grades and first grade PLUS at LCE. She was the assistant principal there for five years, and has served as principal at Little Cypress Intermediate, the fourth and fifth grade campus, for the past five years.

Michael Ridout will move to Little Cypress Intermediate School in January 2014.

Mr. Ridout is starting his thirteenth year in the LCM school district; for the past five years, he has served as assistant principal over the Ninth Grade

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purchase of the technology.

Gulf Coast Audio submitted a bid of $4,570.00, while Goodyear Custom Audio bid $6,142.65. There is money in the contingency capital outlay fund to cover the request.

Tax sale scheduled Lynda Gunstream informed commissioners there will be a tax sale Sept. 3 concerning 19 properties. She said some of the property taxes may be paid before then, which would remove them from the sale.

New signs to be installed Commissioners authorized Road and Bridge to install the following road signs: A stop sign on Jefferson Street at the intersection with Jasper Street. Jasper Street will be the through street and have

the right of way. This is the reverse of the existing layout.

In Bobcat Trails a speed limit of 20 miles per hour was established. Sign will be put up the affect East and West Ashford Park, Ashford Knoll, Ashford Chase and Sand Bar Road.

Road materials purchased Road and Bridge was authorized to order chip seal aggregate and road base materials in the amount of $369,000, which is about $100,000 less than last year.

Sales tax money deposited The county received $386,132.72 from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts for the half cent sales and use allocation for the month of June.

Academy on the high school campus. According to Ridout, “I have spent my entire career in youth ministry and education and feel honored to be a part of the lives of the children in our district.”

Ryan DuBose is beginning his fourth year at LCM HS and his fourth in education. He has coached football, girls’ basketball, and track. DuBose was freshman football head coach for two years and varsity receivers coach for the last two.

In the classroom, he taught physics, integrated physics, chemistry, and biology. He is a two-time teacher of the year nominee.

in the master bedroom had been moved slightly off the frame. Several white clothing tubs containing mostly socks and under shirts were knocked over, and strewed about the

floor of the master bedroom closet. The drawers to the night stand were also opened, as well as the cabinets under the bathroom sink.

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Micha Enard; drawn to art Debby Schamber For The Record

Micah Enard, 30, has always been drawn to the life of an artist.

The Orange native started drawing when he was about three years old. He would draw on everything from coloring books to the back of his father’s checkbook. As time passed, he loved to go to the local library and check out “how to” books on how to draw eveerything from animals to people.However, he would skip the steps and go to the finished drawing while making up his own journey to reach the final destination.

“I’d have these delusions of grandeur of being this famous Disney animator with my own cartoon series and a theme park named after me,” Enard said of his dreams of becoming like Walt Disney.

However, as an intern at Disney Studios and themeparks, he picked up on caricature art. This type of art is taking someone’s face and infusing their personality into it which has always interested Enard.

“I think caricature art is fun because it doesn’t take itself too seriously, “ he said. “I think it’s okay to laugh at yourself sometimes.”

Over the years, the 2001 Little Cypress-Maurieville High School graduate has gotten to the point where he can’t look at someone without wondering how they would look “cartooned.”

There’s this widespread belief that if someone has their caricature drawn the artist is going to make them look absolutely ridiculous and highlight all of their flaws. It is true caricature is all about exaggeration, but it is meant to entertain not to insult. However on occasion, people will run into an artist who will completely ignore what their subject actually looks like and give them

Micah Enard, 30, of Orange draws caricatures at a wedding. all big horse teeth, a gigantic forehead and a cave man brow.

But, this isn’t the case with every caricature artist, according to Enard.

“It’s supposed to be fun and make us laugh at ourselves, not to damage our self esteem,” Enard said.

Enard tells the story of a women whom he was about to draw. But, first she said he had better not make her nose big because she hated her nose.

But, her nose was a dominate feature and he felt her nose had character, Besides he thought it went well with the shape of her head. However, he fulfilled her request and in the drawing gave her a nice slim nose when Mother Nature could not.

“Being a caricature artist isn’t a way to just make fun of people, it’s a way to capture someone’s personality in a brief moment,” Enard said.

“Everyone’s more then just big chins and beady eyes. “ His 8-year-old niece also asked him about his work and wondered why he drew people with big heads and little bodies. He told her it was caricature art. He further explained caricature is an art form in which you exaggerate a person’s physical traits or person-

ality through a cartoon. She liked cartoons, so for her the explanation would suffice but he often gets asked the same question. His reasoning for such a large head is that it is foremost a portrait, although exaggerated, the face is the most important part of the drawing which gives it dominance over everything else.

“The body is like the whipped cream on top of an already perfect frappuccino, it just finishes off something that was wonderful to begin with, he said with a chuckle.

“That is unless your head is already three times the size of your body, which would make my job a whole lot easier.”

Enard often finds himself doing caricatures for people and is usually greeted with the phrase, “That’s amazing. I can’t even draw a stick figure.”

He has heard this phrase countless times, and often thinks if those individuals knew how important drawing a stick figure really is to an artist. When an artist learns how to draw the human anatomy, a figure commonly starts out as a few lines or “sticks” in order to capture the correct proportion and measurement.

It is sort of like a road map showing where each limb and

Drought in Orange County Keetch and George Byram in 1968 for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, was devised based on mathematical models for predicting the likelihood of wildfire based on soil moisture and other conditions related to drought.

A recent KBDI map shows Orange County with shades of yellow and orange. Yellow indicates a index of 500 to 600 and Orange is a bit worse with a 600 to 700 range.

The numbers and colors of the map vary with

a low KBDI of zero to 800. The colors are blue being the lowest and red the highest level. Orange County is in the mid range. However, just north of here, in Tyler County, the map shows mostly red and a KBDI at the top of the scale of 700 to 800. Sabine and San Augustine Counties also show a lot of red on the map. In Jasper County the is a lot of red, but also Orange.

However, as many Southeast Texans know, the weather can change and some can only hope it will -but just give it a few minutes.

Orangefield oil boom onstration.

There will also be commemorative cups for $5, tee-shirts and caps for $10.

They’ve rigged the wooden replica derrick to blow water, representing the oil coming in.

At dark, weather permitting, there will be a fireworks show, so bring your lawn chairs.

The committee has worked hard to develop a fitting celebration for the centennial anniversary. They are still seeking volunteers to help the day of the event.

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“We will need help in the museum for crowd control, safety, and sales of Tee-shirts and caps.

We will also need help from about 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the food line,” said Wilson. “We hope to have enough people to do a shift of possibly an hour and a half.” To volunteer, call Wilson at home: 886-4804 or on his cell at: 409-6708992.

“I do hope all of you will put this on your calendar,” he said.

gesture should be placed and provide a rather sound foundation for any type of modeling of the human figure. As an artist progresses the need to use the sticks as a guide lessens and almost becomes more instinctual. The point is at least in this artist opinion, “is if you can draw sticks then you can draw anything.”

But, for caricature artists, the hardest people to draw are the “pretty people.” The reason is because it can be difficult to make a funny drawing using someone’s facial features when they are really not that funny.

This isn’t to say that attractive people can’t be cartooned.

Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise have been the successful subjects of caricature artists for several years. But, there are certain features on some people which are often related to their face and are attractive but not overly exaggerated which makes them look pretty but boring to a caricature artist. according to Enard.

With nothing interesting on the face to exaggerate the end result may look more of portrait then a caricature.

“Which is okay, but not fun,” Enard said.”A caricaturist is not a comedian and a skilled artist can caricature anyone. It does help however if you can get them to make a funny face that matches their personality.”

Since graduating from Lamar University with a degree in graphic design, Enard’s life has taken him into different professions. But, mostly in the

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field for which he has worked hard to achieve.

He has been married for five years and has a four-monthold daughter.

Enard and his wife have worked weddings together.

She is a photographer and Enard says he is the “entertainment.” He sets up a table and draws caricatures of the guests. At first he is not as busy, but when people discover the fun, a crowd gathers.

Each drawing takes about three to four minutes to complete.

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ANOTHER WEEK TO BE THANKFUL FOR Well, as we embark on another column it is still hot and dry and still no storm heading our way. However we need the high pressure to return and stay until October. ****Meanwhile, Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, 83, was convicted on 31 of 32 counts of murder and racketeering. He’s eligible for a life sentence plus 30 years. His case will be appealed on the grounds that the Justice Department had a deal with him. They promised him immunity from prosecution in exchange for protecting the life of an FBI Strike Force chief. *****A federal judge ruled Monday that the New York Police Dept. frisking practice discriminates. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is blasting the decision and the city will appeal. If that ruling stands the test of the courts it could hamper police throughout the country. However, the New York police had been warned since 1999 of widespread fourth amendment violations.*****The good news this week is that Hannah Anderson, 16, was rescued in the Idaho wilderness from her captive James DiMaggio, 40. He had killed Hannah’s mother and 9-year-old brother and set the house on fire before taking the 16 year old girl captive. The girl was unaware of the deaths. After a week on the run the couple was spotted and DiMaggio was killed by FBI agents after he fired at them.*****I watched three hours of the CMA show and with only a couple of exceptions it was anything but country.

Made me long for Gene Watson, Willie, Alan, Travis, Garth, Merle, George and Mark Chesnutt. If that was country, I’m an Italian. *****I’d best get going; I have a long way to go. I’d be proud if you came along; I promise it won’t do you no harm.

BAD TMING Three district judges approved a raise, effective Oct. 1, recently requested by county auditor Mary Johnson. This will bounce Ms. Johnson’s salary from $70,000 a year to $77,000 per year. By law the judges hire, fire and determine the salary of the auditor and also approve the budget for that office.

Commissioner’s Court has no input into the decisions by the district judges. The judges will hold a public hearing concerning the auditor’s pay increase this Wednesday at noon in one of the district court rooms in the county courthouse.

The raise has already been granted so the public hearing is like shutting the gate after the cow got out. Apparently the district judges felt the raise was warranted. I have no problem with anyone getting raises and I’m not sure the raise alone is what’s stirring up all the dust. Timing is everything and if the auditor is correct, that the budget is extremely tight, items must be cut, and there is no room for frills, then at this time it makes a 10 percent raise look excessive. Some employees of the county have not received raises in a few years. Ms. Johnson has only been the county auditor since January, 2012. Orange County, to finish the year out, will have to borrow about $4 million until revenues start coming in January. The most complaints we hear from both county employees and citizens are that this is not the year to give one employee a 10 percent raise on borrowed money when others may not see a raise at all. It’s bad timing and appears to be a snub to all other employees even if it isn’t. It’s like pouring salt on the wound.

Next year things are projected to be better, cash flow will carry over and a loan will not be necessary. If you hear the county is broke don’t believe it, far from it. It’s only a cash flow problem that hasn’t caught up since Hurricane Ike. The county assets have continually grown. Accounts receivables from taxes will exceed $26 million. Starting in January, $15 million of that amount will start coming in. Today the county has $5.5 million in the general fund. Orange County is better off than most counties in the state because we don’t have any debt, plus the county is owed $2 million in FEMA grants that are slow coming. We don’t have a strong congressman like we’ve had in the past that would knock the right door down. Orange County is very fortunate and well off but like every business, sometimes you have to tighten the belt to make it through the shortfall. We’ve been through some tough times and have faired quite well and brighter, prosperous days are ahead. The time is right around the corner but it’s not now and timing is everything, good or bad.

We are fortunate to have a well run county. County jobs are some of the best in the area and employees need to appreciate the job they have and not worry about who gets paid what.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 9 Years Ago-2004 Buffalo invade Bridge City and residents who were up early Saturday morning were treated to the sight of a small herd of buffalo. The buffalo, from Louisiana, swam across Lake Sabine and the Intracoastal Waterway before roaming the streets of Bridge City. Orange County animal control officer Will Winfree, with some volunteers, rounded up the rogue heard.

The three bulls and five cows weren’t quite full grown according to Winfree. The buffalo were loaded up in a trailer and returned to Gray Ranch in Louisiana. ******Masons level new Bridge City High School cornerstone. *****Harry’s Appliance is moving from 911 Green Ave. to their original location at 10th & Main. The store is having a big moving sale.

(Editor’s note: Harry and Margie are still at 10th & Main.

Harry recently had knee surgery. Even as an old Marine and an open heart surgery survivor, he says this knee business is the worst pain he’s been through. *****Eric Eshbach, world class polevaulter, has proposed to lovely Stacy Becker and will marry June 5, 2005, in Lincoln, NE.*****A new survey shows that 52 percent of women prefer panties, 31 percent thongs, the rest prefer nothing. (Editor’s note: I wonder if that

has changed in nine years.)*****Crude oil prices jumped to $46.58 a barrel, an all time high. Oil companies report the largest surge of profit ever in second quarter. (Editor’s note: That was three years into George W. Bush’s term. It was the beginning of the end for low gas prices at the pump.)******Matt Bryant is trying out with the Dallas Cowboys. If he makes the team he would become the third Orange County boy to play for Dallas. The other two were Rocky Colvin and Kevin Smith.*****Debbie Fusilier’s son David Jr. and her mother Helen McCardle both celebrate birthdays this week. Kimberly Hubbard and Henry Bland also celebrate this week.*****Spotted celebrating at Van Choate’s Cajun Cookery were Judge Pat and Rosalie Clark and their crew including mom and dad. Also seen were Commissioner Owen and Nelda Burton, Richard and Ruth Corder, Roy and Phyl Dunn and Judge Pete Runnels, Constable Parker Thompson and Judge Carl Thibodeaux. (Editor’s note: What a great place to dine.*****Roy and Mark Dunn, of The Record Newspapers, were honored at the BCISD school board meeting for being named to the Texas Association of School Boards Media Honor Roll. Superintendent Sam Lucia made the presentation. The Penny Record has been serving Bridge City and Orangefield schools since 1960. The Dunn family roots go back to 1926 in the Bridge City community.*****The opening of fall semester classes at Lamar State College-Orange will mark the beginning of the 36th year of higher learning in Orange County. (Editor’s note: Add nine years and that makes Lamar 45.)*****St. Mary Catholic School in Orange names principal. She happens to be the grandmother of two current students and mother of seven of St. Mary’s alumni. *****First Baptist Church of Orange is planning for its 125th anniversary to be held Oct. 30 and 31, 2004. (Editor’s note: That was the church on Green Ave. recently bought by the Stark Foundation. First Baptist built a new church in North Orange.

37 Years Ago-1976 Fire destroys Howard’s Supermarket in Bridge City. The blaze was discovered Aug. 15 at 2:45 a.m. The Howard Morse family operated the store. Bill Townes was recently hired as general manager. He thanked fire chief Richard Solomon, fire marshal Bill Kihni and all the firemen for saving the adjacent stores. A new 12,000 square feet store will be rebuilt on the spot and will be called “Big Red Pantry.”*****County Court-at-Law Judge David Dunn has asked the grievance committee for $11,000 raise for a total of $30,800. District judges earn $36,700. *****A.J. Judice and wife Lois make their home on Cow Bayou their permanent residence. He promised city officials he wouldn’t cause any trouble. *****Opportunity Valley news editor Nina Harden is in the hospital in Galveston. Joe Grossman and Jim Robicheaux are both in Orange Memorial. *****Joe Nacol, one of the original Nacol brothers, died Aug. 14. *****Doris Ann hosted a surprise birthday party for hubby Bill Clark. The surprise was the party time. She set out two long tables of food, told Bill the published time was 7 p.m. but called the guests and told them not to show up until 7:30 p.m. Roy and Phyl Dunn were the only guests told to come early. Bill got real depressed thinking he only had two friends. Phyl said that was a cruel joke.

Over 100 friends finally showed up.*****With nothing else to do since their store burned down, Wayne and Sherri Morse traveled to Oklahoma to visit former Bridge City manager Bill McClure and wife Betty.*****When Tim Hughes and son Mike went fishing, Mike caught all the fish. As per their deal, Tim had to clean the fish. *****Joe Runnels says, about the stuff that’s being shown on the big screen, “A peeping Tom is a guy too lazy to go to the movies.”

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Diane Justice, Jerry Windham, Kevin Berry, Lindsey Schaffer, Myrtle Singletary, Bill Triggs, Britanie Long, Charlotte Conn, Christina Myers, Tiffany Schlicher, Gavyn Fisher, Kristie Gunn, Valerie Richter, Brandi Arnold, Norma Smith, Beth Holm, Christine Johnson, Jorge Cortez, Rachel Daigle, Gwen Boehme, Joe Sanders, Martha Armstrong, Brenda Gage, Johnny Stimac, John Everett, Jordan New, Karen Day, Nancy Finchum, Shandi Conner, Dagma Hood, Danielle Heil, Jane Busby, Carolyn Ward, Helen Gresham, Ian MacCammond, Pat Brown, Linda Tibbitts, Maggie Joubert, Nancy Weidner, Ryan Prejean, Ted Shensky, Terry Ford, Braydon Denison, Brett Heil, Brett Johansson, John Forsythe, Elmer Ernst, Steven Higgs, Kelsie Matlock, Melinda ,Ja’arah, Sam Fulderson, Sarah Byers, Dorothy Lee, Frances Delcambre, Jimmy Findlay and Marilyn Guerrerro.

A FEW HAPPENINGS What’s with mid-August? Julia Childs would be 101 on Aug. 15. She died three days before her 92nd birthday in 2004. ***On Aug. 16, 1948, Babe Ruth died at age 53. ***On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at age 42. ***Kathie Lee Gifford was born Aug. 16, 1953. Her husband Frank Gifford, 83, was born Aug. 17, 23 years earlier. ***Madonna was born Aug. 16, 1958. ***Robert Redford will be 77 Aug. 18. ***Former President Bill Clinton celebrates his 67th Aug. 19. ***On Aug. 16, Doug and Regina Harrington’s daughter Britanie celebrates her 30th birthday. She and husband are expecting their second daughter in Oct. *****On Aug. 16, 59 years ago, Sports Illustrated magazine made its debut. ***Eddie Mathews, Milwaukee third baseman, was on the cover. I’m not sure but I think Michael Jordan still holds the record for making the most covers but don’t bet on it.)***On Aug. 14, 1945, President Harry Truman announced that Japan had surrendered ending World War II. That was 68 years ago this week. Millard “Neighbor” Cox remembers it quite well; he was ready to get back to East Texas. Three years later, on Oct. 2, he married his Ginny. They’re coming on number 65. *****Our friends, Karen and Tony Fuslier, after 30 years, have decided to shut down their Cajun Corner Furniture Outlet. Tony says Karen was burnt out so he’s retiring her.

He’s going to park her at the Cow Bayou Marina and put a fishing pole in her hands. They will keep their moving business going. Tony, besides having lung problems, has now been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. He can deal with that as long as they don’t mess with the Cajun’s voice box. Visit them at the Marina; they always have something on the stove.*****The seniors at the Senior Citizen Center in Bridge City read The Record cover to cover each week thanks to our girlfriend Jesse, who picks up extra copies and sees to it everyone gets one. Those seniors have been reading The Penny Record for 53 years and it hasn’t done them any harm. *****Simon Cowell, 53, is the highest paid TV personality according to “Forbes” list. He earns $95 million a year. Unbelievably, shock jock Howard Stern has now tied him. *****A few local folks celebrating birthdays this week. On Aug. 14, a lovely lady, Charlotte Conn, the widow of the late notorious Jimmy Conn, celebrates. Also Jerry Windham, Bill Triggs and

Lindsey Schaffer. ***Aug. 15, Kristie Gunn, daughter of Cindy and Chris Gunn and granddaughter of Dayle and the late Buzzie Gunn, celebrates on this day. Also Valerie Richter, Norma Smith Brandi Arnold and Beth Holan. ***On Aug. 16, Gwen Boehme and Martha Armstrong mark birthdays. ***Aug. 17 is a special day for Nancy Finchum, Johnny Stimac and Karen Day. It also would have been the birthday of the late Gene Hidalgo, who died much too young. ***On Aug. 18, a truly beautiful lady in every way, Carolyn Ward, widow of the late Larry Ward, marks another birthday as does Helen Gresham.***Also on Aug. 18, our friend, coworker and ‘Girl Friday’ Nicole Gibbs and husband Dustin “Dusty” Gibbs celebrate six great years of marriage. Happy anniversary. *****On Aug. 19, one of Leah’s sons, Brett Johansson, celebrates. Also Linda Tibbitts, Braydon Denison, Ryan Prejean and Terry Ford celebrate. ***On Aug. 20, one of our dearest friends, Shaun’s better half, Tammy Davis, celebrates. ***Also Dorothy Lee and Steven Higgs. Happy birthday to all. Please see list. *****Thirty-four years ago this past weekend Joe Kazman, while golfing, hit his first hole-in-one. In fact, it was the first one Joe had ever seen.

That was in 1979. I wonder if that’s the only one Kaz hit in a lifetime of golf. Has he witnessed anyone else making a holein-one? For many years Joe has written a sports column I always fine full of facts and most often correct predictions.

Kaz is an important member of The Record writers that we are all proud of. No one does a better job. I think that with Kaz, Capt. Dickie, Capt. Chuck and Gabe, all experts in their fields, we have the winning edge throughout the area. *****We received a lot of good response to Gabe’s breaking story last week on the death of Coach “Chief” Wilson.******At 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and another on Nagasaki, Japan, killing 90,000 Japanese. The Japanese had built up an army of several million soldiers and had vowed that 395 thousand U.S. soldiers would be killed. President Harry Truman ordered the dropping of the two bombs in a move to end WWII. At the time the U.S. was the only nation with the bomb and could have taken over the world. There are still many of us around who recall that day 68 years ago this week.*****On Aug. 8, 1988, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the last baseball park without lights, turned on the lights for the first night game in its history.*****Here’s one, maybe Neighbor Cox will remember it. On Aug. 12, 30 BC, Cleopatra committed suicide after her boyfriend Marc Anthony lost the battle of Actium.

Last week several local people attended the funeral service for Coach ”Chief” Wilson held in College Station. Darrell Segura and Troy Woodall picked up Johnny Miller in Dayton. They brought the large state championship trophy for a presentation to Chief’s son, Rusty. The trophy was later returned to the Bridge City High School trophy case. Those spotted were Harry Chester, Chief’s nephew, Steve Sanders, Warren Ducote, Rodney Jaynes, Chief’s son-in-law, Dr. Chuck Majors, Ben Esterling, Kent Buford and many other former players coached by Chief. Amazingly, Chief’s church family had no idea that he had ever been a football coach. On the other hand, his football family had no idea about his church involvement. A witness says it was like Chief had lived two lives. No one seems to know if he was buried or cremated, his body was not at the service.*****We were sorry to learn at press time of the death of longtime Bridge City resident Lercy Braus, who passed away Monday around 2:30 a.m. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug.15, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Please see obit.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK On a beautiful spring morning towards the end of da school year, four Abbeville High School boys, Roy Lee, Bobbay, Gomez and Tee-Mac decide dem dat dey would skip morning classes and go fishing. After lunch dey reported to da teacher Ms. Trahan dat dey had a flat tire dem.

Ms. Trahan smiled and said, “Well you couldn’t help dat but you missed a test dis morning.” “I will give you a test now.”

Da boys felt relieved dem.

Mrs. Trahan say, “Take a seat apart from one anotter, take out a sheet of paper.” Wit a smile da teacher axe, “Ready?” Den she said, “I’m going to axe da first question, “Which one of dem tires was it hanh?”

(Editor’s note: Old teachers are wiser than youngsters think.)

C’EST TOUT While congress is on another five week break, Republican officials haven’t missed the opportunity to question the President for taking off a week with his family. The Obama family will be staying at a friend’s estate. The President pays for lodging, food and other incidentals. The tradition of criticizing president’s vacations is as old as the republic. Democrats used to criticize President George W. Bush for spending too much time away from Washington. At the same point in Bush’s presidency he had spent 367 days at the ranch in Crawford or his parent’s compound at Kennebunkport, Maine. President Obama has spent only 92 days on vacation.

The congress works four days a week, 34 weeks of the year.

On the other hand, the President is never totally away from work. He travels with aides and receives daily briefings and private conversation on a variety of issues. The partisan grumblings is just a way to keep the negatives flooding and divert the attention away from a non-productive congress. *****Congrats to the Orange County Historical Society for receiving the 2012 Service Award. The Historical group will unveil another marker Saturday, 5 p.m. at Cormier Museum in Orangefield during its centennial celebration. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this Wednesday and back to Novrozsky’s next. Everyone is welcome to join in the gathering. Lots of fellowship and good folks. *****Gotta go, thanks for your time. Please read us cover to cover and make it a habit to check us out daily on our website, TheRecordLive.com. It is constantly changing and bringing the latest happenings. Also when you can and please shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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Orange Oil Field: One hundred years and counting Editor’s Note: There will be a celebration of the centennial to the first producing well in the Orange Oil Field Saturday starting at 3 p.m. Below is an article published in The Galveston Daily News, Aug. 19, 1913 announcing to the world Orange County’s first oil well.

Producing Oil Well in Orange County The capacity is estimated at from 1,000 to 2,000 Barrels every Day. Development is result of eleven years’ work – it is believed field is Extensive and Rich.

Special to the News Orange, Tex, Aug. 18, 1913 – Orange County’s first producing oil well was brought in at 8:05 o’clock last night in the midst of a rain and electrical storm on the Josh Bland Farm, seven or eight miles west of town. The well flowed in heads of from fifty minutes to a hour all last night, and today, with the intervals getting closer together. The capacity of the well is estimated at from 1,000 to 2,000 barrels a day, with bailing incomplete.

The exact depth of the well is unknown, although it is known that it is by far the deepest well in the county, the general estimate if from 2,500 to 3,500 feet.

Tests 20.4 specific Gravity A test of the oil from the well was made by J. M. Davidson, an oil expert, now in charge of the Orange Oil Refining Company Plant at this place. The test shows 20.4 specific gravity, which is some better than the Vinton and Beaumont oil. The Vinton oil tests a little better than 19 specific gravity.

The development of this well is the first result of a struggle beginning eleven years ago by Josh Bland and his associates. J. W. Link, a leading spirit among Houston capitalists, drilled the first well on this track of land about eleven years ago, following the discovery of gas bubbling up at the edge of Cow Bayou, a few hundred feet from the present site of the producing well.

The Stribling Oil Company put down the next well on the Lon Garrison farm, nearby. Later the Gulf Oil Company put down a well, which it lost on account of twisting off a pipe.

Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup set for Beaumont on Sept. 28

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Every year, beachgoers leave tons of trash on Texas beaches, including the Beaumont area. Even more washes up from the Gulf of Mexico.

That’s why Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson is issuing a call for an army of volunteers of all ages to help keep our beaches pristine and safe for all to enjoy at the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup. The cleanup will take place at three sites in and around Beaumont and 29 along the entire Texas shoreline.

Volunteers may register at check-in sites between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Most sites will provide cold drinks, hot food and fun activities immediately following the cleanup.

Now in its 27th year, 446,000 Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have picked up 17 million pounds of litter from the Gulf Coast. To participate, register at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. They will be provided with data cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags.

The cleanup does more than simply remove litter from the beach. Data collected from previous Adopt-A-Beach cleanups played an important role in the passage of an international treaty (MARPOL Annex V) restricting the dumping of plastics in the world’s oceans.Shell Oil Company is the lead sponsor for the 27th Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup – one of the most successful all-volunteer efforts in the nation.

Other sponsors include HNTB, Apache Corporation, Cameron International Corporation, Cheniere Energy, Flint Hills Resources, Halliburton, Schlumberger, and the Ocean Conservancy.

For more information call 877-TXCOAST, visit www.TexasAdoptABeach.org, or “like” the Texas General Land Office AdoptA-Beach Program on Facebook.

Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup check-in sites in the Beaumont area are: Sea Rim State Park Check-in: Park entrance, 10 miles west of Sabine Pass on Highway 87 South

The development of the new well has proved a revelation, in that it shows very plainly that the wells drilled here-to-fore stopped short of the much-sought treasure. It is quite possible that the holes sunk from 2,000 to 2,500 feet will be reclaimed and deepened with the view of bringing in oil wells instead of the fine artesian wells.

Credit Due to Driller To F.I. Brashear, driller in charge of the well, is attributable a great deal of the credit, because of his persistent declarations that it was best to continue the drilling, in the face of his employers’ advice to give up the hole.

The Rio Bravo Oil Company brought in the well The Rio Bravo Oil Company and the Terry Oil company hold leases aggregating 1,200 acres, while other concerns and individuals also hold small leases.

It is believed that the uniform surface indications favorable to oil covering such a large area of territory, and the unusual depth of the well mean that the field will be one of the richest and most lasting in the country.

Every train brings in new oilmen. The hotels and boarding houses and livery men are making special provisions for taking care of a big increase of visitors.

----------------------------Copyright 2013 The Galveston County Daily News.

Republished with permission of The Galveston County Daily News. No further republication or redistribution is permitted without the written consent of The Daily News.

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Community Bulletin Board OC Farmers’ Market waiting on fall gardens If you’re looking for watermelon, you’ll find them at the Orange County Farmers’ Market, as well as lots of yard plants and house plants, homemade baked goods and homemade granola.

Jams, jellies, and pickles will be back in September.

Garden produce is a little scarce right now, but there will be a large variety of fresh produce to choose from as soon as the fall gardens are ready. Some gardens will be ready earlier than others, so stop by the farmers’ market often to see what’s available.

The Farmers’ Market is open 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 7-10 a.m. Saturdays. It is located in Pinehurst in the parking lot in front of Big Lots (off MacArthur Drive).

For more information contact the market coordinator, Jean Fregia at 409-670-6121 The Orange County Farmers’ Market is sponsored by Texas AgriLIFE

Red Hot Flashers to meet Aug. 15 The Red Hot Flashers of Orange County will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Peggy’s on the Bayou #2, located at 18017 Hwy 62 South.

Birthday ladies for this month are: Lady Southern Belle, Mary Mazoch; Sassy Lady, Mary Guillot; and Lady Lyda Rose.

Ladies will bring small door prizes.

All ladies are welcome.

For directions and information, call 409-886-1609.

Fraternal Order Of Eagles Monthly Barbecue The Fraternal Orders of Eagles, Aerie 2523 is having the monthly barbecue Thursday, Aug. 15. The menu includes smoked chicken, home made potato salad, bread, cookie, barbecue sauce and trimming on the side at $7 a plate. Orders may be picked up, eaten at the Eagles or delivered with an order of two or more plates. Place order after 4 p.m. until Wednesday or before 10 a.m. Thursday morning. For more information contact Sharon Bodin at 409-719-7793, leave a message at 409-886-7381 or fax 409-886-9725.

OC Democratic Party to meet Aug. 15 The Orange County Democratic Party will meet on from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Orange County Commissioners Courtroom, located in the Orange County Administration Building at 123 South 6th Street in Orange.

SETRPC to hold public meeting The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission is gathering public comment and general activities related to public transit planning and the recently completed DRAFT comprehensive assessment of express bus service transportation needs for the Southeast Texas area. These activities are related to strategies for increasing availability and efficiency of public transportation for all neighborhoods and communities in Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties. Interested citizens are invited to attend the local public meeting to be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Workforce Solutions office, located at 320 Green Ave in Orange.

M.B. North HS Class of ‘65 to meet M. B. North high school of 1965 will meet 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Denny’s restaurant, located at 7112 IH 10 west in Flying J Plaza. For more information please contact Peggy Lazenby, at 746-2139 or Ruby Randle 886-4108.

Free school supplies to be distributed Aug. 17 The Orange County Christian community has teamed up to distribute school supplies on a first come, first serve basis at the from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Orange Lions City Park.

In case of rain the WOS Middle School will host the event. In addition to the free school supplies, students and their families will be treated to free food, entertainment, haircuts, socks, underwear, free or low cost vaccinations, and more.

Local businesses or organizations that would like to help support the children of Orange County can write a check to OCS (Orange Christian Services) with a note in the memo line for “Back to School Orange”.

Please mail checks to Orange Christian Services, Back to School Orange, 2518 W Park Ave, Orange, Texas 77630 For more information please look us up on the web at www. backtoschoolorange.com or their Facebook at backtoschoolorange.

DeQuincy VFW to host dance Aug. 17

Hunter Education Safety Class set for Aug. 25 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be taught from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The online home study computer sections but be completed and the complete tests must be printed out and brought to class. This class is not just for hunters but anyone who handles a firearm can benefit from it. To register, call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

Dove Hunt Warm Up Fundraiser for 4-H Club

Orange County Claybusters Shooting Sports 4-H club will hold their 8th Annual “Dove Hunt Warm Up” held at the Orange Gun Club, Saturday, Aug. 24. Rounds will start at 9 am. Five Man Teams are $500 and individual shooters $100. Make your own teams or one can be made for you. Shooting format includes skeet trap and 5-stand. Trophys will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. HOA awards for top adult and youth shooters. Lunch will be provided for shooters and will be available for $5 to non-shooters. There will be great raffles and silent auction. Teams and individuals need to RSVP if possible by Aug. 14 to John Bilbo, 409-779-1115.

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, 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.

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

Bridge City Volleyball Camp set The 2013 Bridge City Volleyball Camp for incoming seventh and eighth graders is from 9 a.m. to noon August 19-21.

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

BCHS Classes 76-78 to host reunion Bridge City High School classes of 1976, 1977, 1978 are planning a reunion from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7, at the Bridge City Community Center. Price is $30 for individual or couple. Checks can be made out to BC Class of 77 and mailed to Colleen (Breaux) Fowler, 212 Ridgewood St., Bridge City, TX 77611. Information is also found online at bridgecityhighschool.com, on the high school’s page on facebook, or you can call 409-549-1750.

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.

Lutcher Service Guild to host annual membership drive As the Lutcher Theater prepares for their 2013-2014, “Red Hot” Season, the Lutcher Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the Lutcher Theater and the arts in our community.

This season’s membership drive is to be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, on the Lutcher Theater third floor lobby. The drive is open to the public and all are invited for cake and ice cream and information about committees and membership requirements.

The Service Guild is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to support the Lutcher Theater’s performing arts series. Annually the theater provides entertainment to approximately 30,000 adults and children and the Guild helps to facilitate Lutcher events in a variety of ways.

Persons interested in volunteering can choose to be involved with one or more committees, which represent the different aspects of the theater’s needs. Volunteer opportunities include the following committees.

Patron Services: includes ushering, scanning and counting tickets, attending concessions and coatroom, and assisting with hearing devices and binocular rentals.

Hospitality: includes catering and providing “Home Town” hospitality for national and international touring company members, and technical crews. The Lutcher Theater has earned a national/international reputation as “the place where artists look forward to home cooking when on the road.”

Sets, Lights, Audio and Props: includes assisting backstage with the technical aspects of a show, such as loading in, lighting, sound, props and wardrobe for most daytime children’s shows.

Administration: includes packaging season tickets, mailing material relating to board meetings, general membership meetings, and invitations to special events such as the Guild’s Christmas Dinner and Officer Installation Dinner.

Audience Development: includes distributing materials such as posters and flyers throughout the Golden Triangle promoting the theater events to the public.

Membership: includes organizing and conducting the annual membership drive, collecting dues and maintaining a current membership roster for the Guild.

Annual dues for members are $10.00 and are used to support guild activities.

For more information about the membership drive, the Service Guild or the Lutcher’s upcoming season please call 409886-5535 or visit us online at www.lutcher.org The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is a Stark Cultural Venue and is located at 707 Main, Orange, Texas.

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OISD football Senior Citizen passes available Dr. Stephen Patterson, Orangefield ISD Superintendent, has announced that residents of Orangefield who are 60 years of age and older qualify for a Senior Citizens Pass. The passes entitle senior citizens to free admission to home activities and events sponsored by the Orangefield Independent School District.

Residents wishing to obtain these passes should go to the superintendent’s office, located in the administration building between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proof of age and residence will be required for all Senior Citizens Pass requests.

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 6:30 Pp.m. 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.

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DeQuincy Memorial VFW Post 3802, located at 5416 Hwy. 27 in DeQuincy, La., will host a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 17. The cost will be $5 for singles and $8 for couples.

Country, Swamp Pop, Blues and more will be played throughout the night. For information, please call 337-786-3802.

BC Strutters to host ‘Back to School’ Dance The Bridge City Strutters will host their annual Back to School dance for sixth through eighth grades from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Bridge City Community Center, located at 105 Parkside in Bridge City. There will be a $5 admission charge.

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Deaths and Memorials Harold Lewis Tiller Orange Harold Lewis Tiller, a hardworking, generous, kind, loyal and strong man, died August 1, 2013, from complications of Alzheimer’s at the age of 85.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Glenfawn Cemetery in Rusk County. A remembrance gathering will be held on from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

After growing up in a family of six siblings in Carthage, Texas, and graduating from the Carthage High School with the class of 1945, he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy in the time of World War II, receiving an honorable discharge. After the war, he attended Panola College, where he walked on and played on the 1948 state championship football team.

He dabbled in several careers, including dairy farming and wildcatting, until he met and later married Betty Jean Ham on May 31, 1955, and settled down in Orange. He worked at Allied Chemical and Owens-Illinois as an instrumentation technician and retired from Allied Chemical in 1986, but never quit working.

Between tending his pine tree farm in East Texas, he built playhouses and swing sets for his six beloved grandchildren, helped construct church buildings during mission trips, and restored antique bird houses for Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

Even his beautiful home of 50-plus years was masterfully crafted by his own hand. And he and his wife of 58 years, never stopped making improvements, adding several additions during their years of living and hospitality, the last a guest suite on the back of the house at the age of 77.

He loved music, amassing a large library ranging from the classic country hits of Eddie Arnold, Jim Reeves, Hank Williams, Chet Atkins and Willie Nelson, to the beautiful piano selections of Floyd Cramer and Van Cliburn, and a collection of genres in between. Situations often triggered a song to his remembrance, and he would then spontaneously sing a few bars of fitting lyrics.

He played the tuba as a teen, and, as he loved to tell stories, he recalled that the first day that he brought his tuba home from band class, his dog must have thought that something had a hold of his master. As he stood barking at the tuba, our mischievous Dad leaned forward and blew a long and blaring low note.

That dog scrambled under the house, not wanting to have anything to do with that contraption!

This is just one of many tales he liked to repeat with a smile on his face and a chuckle in his voice, and gives a glimpse of his humor which lasted his lifetime.

An avid Bridge player, he enjoyed Saturday night neighborhood and friend Bridge parties, where he could also indulge in delicious treats like Betty’s “Five Flavor Pound Cake” with a cup of percolated coffee. As well, he stayed competitively involved during retirement in a men’s Bridge club and Duplicate Bridge. After participating in tournaments locally and throughout the country, he accumulated points necessary to become a Life Master Bridge player in 1993.

There’s not a state in the United States that he hasn’t traveled within, and he’s been to 26 foreign countries, five while serving his country in the Navy in 1946 and 1947, and still others on pleasure trips with family and longtime friends.

But the talents and interests don’t end there. He coached Little League, assisted on boy scout campouts, served as a deacon of First Baptist Church of Orange where he was a long-time member, flew private airplanes, pulled water skiers behind his boat, raised roses, grafted pecan trees, stood on his head to prove he was still “young” on just about every birthday from his 50s to well into his 60s, grilled burgers at the annual Lions Club Carnival, drove

boat tours for Shangri La, and accompanied friends to dinner and theater performances.

Even with all these interests and accomplishments, his most important treasure was his family.

He loved his wife Betty Jean, and lovingly raised three children in Orange. Their son, Timothy Kevin Tiller, and his wife Connie, now live in Houston. Their daughter Carolyn, and her husband Byrne G. (Gil) Wilson, also live in Houston with their three children, Graham Tiller, Erin Grace, and Anderson Ross Wilson. Their youngest daughter, Amy and her husband Richard Landry, live in Granger with their three children, Allison Paige, Logan Hughes, and Luke Richard Landry; he has a brother and sister-in-law, John P. (Phil) and Nancy Tiller of Carthage, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Ray D. Tiller, Sr. and Mary Viva Phillips Tiller, sisters Mary Lynn Weir and June Alexander, and brothers R.D. Tiller and Jack Tiller.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Hilda Eagleton and her staff at Quality Living in Houston for the loving care they gave to Dad. Although he loved flowers and plants, he was also very practical. Memorials can be made to either First Baptist Church of Orange, Texas or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Woody Vail Bridge City Woody Vail, 92, of Bridge City passed away Thursday Aug. 8, 2013 at the Meadows.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Interment with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Quitman, La. on Jan. 27, 1921, Woody was the son of George B. Washington and Fannie Elizabeth (Parker) Vail. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a baker and later became a shrimper.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Vail; daughter, Patricia Goldsmith and his brothers and sisters.

Woody is survived by his children, Warren Vail and wife, Danielle of Oakland, Calif., Barbara Vail of Creston, Colo., Danny Vail and Robert Vail and wife, Betty both of Bridge City; seven grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Lercy Joseph Braus Bridge City Lercy Joseph Braus, 89, of Bridge City, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug.15, at St. Henry Catholic Church in

Bridge City with the Rev. Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Serving as Pallbearers will be James Braus, Jeff Braus, Brad Braus, Andrew Braus, Chris Braus and Russell Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Melanie Braus Benlein and husband, Ryan and Laci Braus Becker and husband, Brad.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6 pm. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Wright, La. on July 6, 1924, Lercy was the son of Emile and Amelazia (Bourque) Braus.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church since 1949, a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus 3406 and a member of OCAW Local 4-23. Lercy loved hunting, fishing, shrimping and wine making.

Preceded in death by his parents and son Billy Braus, Lercy is survived by his wife, Jean Braus; and sons, James E. Braus and wife Sissy and Mark S. Braus, all of Bridge City.

Lercy is also survived by his seven grandchildren, James Braus, Melanie Braus Benlein, Jeff Braus, Bradley Braus, Laci Braus Becker, Christopher Braus and Andrew Braus; seven greatgrandchildren, Maigan Braus, Marshall Braus, Lane Braus, Avery Hatton, Bree Becker, Lily Jo Braus and Azlin Benlein; brother, Dallas Braus of New Iberia, La. and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Paul “MB” Babineaux Orange Paul “MB” Babineaux, 73, of Orange, p a s s e d away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at his residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Babineaux, Billy Babineaux, Brett Babineaux, David Babineaux, Bradley Babineaux and Brayden Babineaux.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. There will be another visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, all held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Lafayette, La. on Aug. 19, 1939, Paul was the son of Joseph Sosthene Babineaux and Lorena (Prejean) Babineaux.

Paul graduated from Carencro, La. High School, served in the U.S. Marines and was a mechanic at A. Schulman. Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and the Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association. He loved to listen and dance to Cajun music, teasing those he loved and watching Fox News.

He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Steven L. Babineaux and Curley Babineaux; and nephew, Brandon Babineaux.

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Paul is survived by his wife, Evalina (Begnaud) Babineaux; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Caddie Babineaux, Tim and Melodie Babineaux; daughter and son-in-law, Ursula and Shawn Revia; and grandchildren, Kera and Kylie Babineaux, Morgan and Brayden Babineaux, Chase and Skylar Revia, Taylor Maltba; great-grandson, David Jr.; and brothers, Charles “Ashton” Babineaux and Gregg Babineaux.

Don Casey Orange Don Casey, 57, of Orange, p a s s e d away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Funeral Services were held Tu e s d ay, Aug. 13, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Orange, officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Blake Istre, Chris Boozer, Bryant Fuselier, Brad Rutledge, Adam Conrad and Erick Allen served as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were the Cross Section Connection Group from First Baptist Church in Orange.

Born in Orange on Aug. 1, 1956, Don was the son of Edward Durward Casey and Billie Jean (Rudd) Casey. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange and he enjoyed hunting and the outdoors.

Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis (McMillan) Casey; parents, Durward and Billie Jean Casey; grandmother, Suewillow Casey; daughter, Tara Casey, all of Orange; son, Shon Casey of Houston; sister and brother-inlaw, Brenda and Harold Boozer of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews.

John Felton Towery Bridge City John Felton Towery, 85, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his home.

Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Monroe, La., on Sept.

8, 1927, John was the son of Occie Towery and Lois Childress Towery. He was an administrator for M.W. Kellogg for 30 years and 25 of those years were spent overseas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife of 56 years, Droza Towery of Bridge City; daughter, Linda Dale and husband, Terry Osborne of Alexandria, La.; son, Jimmy Wayne Towery and wife, Debra of Canada; daughter, Carol Gail Errington and husband, Michael Wheeler of Port Arthur; son, Arville Wayne Butaud and wife, Connie Ann Bonnett Butaud of Montgomery, Texas; brothers; sisters; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, 1-800-227-2345.

Leon Griffith Orange Mr. Leon Griffith, 95, of Orange, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at his residence.

A celebration of his life was held Tu e s d ay, Aug. 13, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with the Rev. Melvin Clifford, Pastor of Christian Life Center in Little Rock, Ark., officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Magee, Miss. on July 18, 1918, Leon was the son of the late James Elihu and Susan Mae (Hankins) Griffith. Leon Griffith was one of the last surviving members of The 6th Ranger battalion stationed in the Pacific during World War II. After 70 years, he still remembered every

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every detail leading up to the mission known as The Great Raid. In 1945, Leon’s company executed one of the most daring rescues in American history.

They penetrated 29 miles behind enemy lines and destroyed a garrison of Japanese soldiers twice their size and freed over 500 prisoners of war who were being held at a prison camp in the Philippines. He was known as one of the “Ghost Soldiers” whose job was to shoot the locks off the gate and help free the prisoners. He earned two bronze stars for his courage, along with other medals during his time in the Army.

In later 1945, he was able to return to his home in Mississippi.

He was proud to be alive but often thought of all the soldiers who didn’t come home. His wishes were that we all take a moment to honor the lives, courage and memories of those who gave so much. We are so grateful that he lived to tell his story.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Griffith; brothers, Claude and Howard Griffith; sister, Mary Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Jenni Taylor and Rudy and Judy Taylor, and daughter-in-law, Karen Taylor.

Leon is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Melvin Clifford of Little Rock, Ark.; son, Wayne Taylor of Conroe; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Kenneth Perkins of Lorena; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Billy Watts of Jennings, La., Helen and Edward Lambert of Jayess, Miss.; and sister-in-law, Christine Moss of Orange.

The family wishes to thank Gina Boulware (granddaughter and caregiver), Mollie Willis (lifetime family friend), Amanda Herring (V.A. caregiver) and Advantage Plus Home Care for all their care and compassion.

Alta Iris Taylor West Orange Alta Iris Taylor, 91, of West Orange, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at her residence.

Services to honor Mrs. Taylor’s life were held Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Herbert Thompson and the Rev. David Millner. Interment followed the service in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born on July 12, 1922 in Madisonville, Texas to her parents, R. N. Dickey and Ella (Moses) Dickey, she was a lifelong resident of West Orange. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Orange where she taught Sunday school and she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Taylor enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing, working puzzles and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Toney Taylor; sisters, Dora Lincecum and Minnie Ella Banaszak; brothers, Mickey Dickey and Calvin A. “Pinky” Dickey; grandson, Mark Bingham and son-in-law, Tom Verrett.

Those who will most cherish her memory are daughters, Bobbie Bingham and husband James of Mauriceville, and Judy Verrett of West Orange; sister, Louise Flurry of West Orange; brother, Marshall Dickey and wife, Becky of Spring;

grandchildren, Eric Bingham and wife, Lanie, Anthony Bingham and wife, Jennifer and Elane Verrett; great grandchildren, Kelly Bingham, Rachel Bingham, Megan Smith, Tyler Bingham and Hunter Smith. Mrs. Taylor is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Honoring Mrs. Taylor as pallbearers were Hunter Smith, Tyler Bingham, Anthony Bingham, James Bingham, Eric Bingham and Mike Flurry.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Taylor to Southeast Texas Hospice, Post Office Box 2385, Orange, Texas 77631-2385.

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

Sharon Rose Delahanty Bridge City Sharon Rose Delahanty, 70, of Bridge City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Aug. 12 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger, pastor, serving as celebrant.

Honored to serve as pallbearers were Kris Wedekind, Kameron Wedekind, Jake Warren, Chase Warren and Will Warren.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 25, 1943, Sharon was the daughter of Dean Edward and Juanita Frances (Gleisener) Walcutt. She was a former resident of Oklahoma City, Okla. and had been a resident of Bridge City since 1976.

Sharon attended Ohio State University and Lamar University.

Following 24 years of service, she retired from Veolea Environmental Services where she was an accounting supervisor. She was a life member of the Cooking Club of America and a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Dean E. and Juanita F. Walcutt; first husband, Benjamin O. Warren and brother, Michael C. Walcutt.

Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Robert Delahanty of Bridge City; children, Kim Warren and her partner Telisa of Bridge City, Daneen Eller and her husband Mark of Flint, Mich., Robert Warren and his wife Lisa of Bridge City, David Warren of Houston, Greg Warren of Fort Worth, Bryan Warren of Groves; grandchildren, Kristofer Wedekind, Kameron Eller, Troy English and her husband Phil, Emily, Will, Jayden and Alex Warren, Jake Warren, Colton and Dylan Warren, Chase Warren, Chelsey Warren; great grandchild, Abel Seth Warren; sister, Vicki Moore and her husband Donald; and brother, Dan Walcutt and his wife Jackie.

Sharon will also be remembered by her step-children, Robert Delahanty, Darlene Delahanty, Tommy Delahanty, Carmen Ferrer; and step-grandchildren, Chrystal, Matt, Ryan, Evan and Harley Selmer, Annie and Avery Ferrer and Cadance and Brooke Delahanty.

It was Sharon’s request that for those who wish, memorials may be directed to St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

The family wishes to thank Charlotte and David Vincent along with Harbor Hospice for all their care during this time.

Piney Williams Laughlin Deweyville Piney Williams Laughlin, 93, of Dewey ville, passed away We dne sday, Aug. 7, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Services to honor her life were held Saturday, Aug. 10, at the First Baptist Church in Deweyville with the Rev. Damon Bickham officiating.

Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at the Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in Nichols Creek.

She was born on Feb. 9, 1920 in Devil’s Pocket to her parents, the late, Byrd Williams and the late Elizar Gertrude (Bean) Williams. She was a lifelong resident of Southern Newton County, she worked as a seamstress making items for many people and she was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Deweyville.

Piney will be remembered by her family for her happy-golucky nature, her ability and love of quilting, her competitive spirit when playing dominoes and her many dishes of cooking. Her family will most fondly remember her peach pie, her pot roast chicken and her dewberry pie.

Piney is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy Laughlin; her son, Edwin Laughlin and her brothers and sisters.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Glenda Jones of Alvin, Texas; Irene Torbett of Sour Lake and Jeanette Thompson and husband, Dan of Beaumont; her son, Charles Laughlin and wife Karen of Deweyville; her grandchildren, Joey Jones, Johnette Jones, Gretchen Jones, Tammy Gardiner, Dana Evans, Melissa Andros, Morgan Hawley, Michele Moss, Charlie Laughlin and Eddie Laughlin; 13 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Honoring Piney as pallbearers were Austin Laughlin, Chris Gardiner, Brandon Gardiner, Connie White, Raymond Gillespie, Buddy Williams and Blake Laughlin.

In lieu of Flowers, please make a donation in memory of Piney to the First Baptist Church of Deweyville, PO Box 79, Deweyville, Texas 77614-0079 and / or The Beaumont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701, 409-8331613 or www.alz.org.

Family and friend may sign the register and leave condolences at www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Orange on Feb. 1, 1930, Mr. Bagwell was the son of Tom Olin and Orie (Anderson) Bagwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works where he was an electrician. Following his retirement, he worked as a self employed electrical consultant.

Mr. Bagwell was an active member of Winfree Baptist Church where he served as a long time deacon, and he was a member of the Orange Lion’s Club.

Preceded in death by his wife, Bessie (Bass) Bagwell, Mr. Bagwell is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Carolyn Bagwell of Round Rock; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and James Allender of Hurst, Tammy and Billy Lawrence of Orangefield; grandchildren, Daniel Bagwell, Sarah Bagwell, Natalie Welsh, Annie Allender, Katie Clark, Robbie Allender, Micah Rinehart, Rebecca Rinehart, Brooke Meeks and six great grandchildren.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Building Fund of Winfree Baptist Church, 19525 Hwy. 62 South, Orange, Texas 77630

Donald Jene Kolb Mauriceville Donald Jene Kolb, 66, of Mauriceville, passed away on Tu e s d ay, Aug. 6, 2013 at the Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville on Saturday, Aug. 10, with the Rev. Kevin Brown and the Rev. David Turner officiating. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill

Cemetery in Huxley.

He was born in Ringgold, La. on Oct. 20, 1946 to the late Tilmon and Marie Thomas Kolb.

He and his wife, Carolynette were the original owners of Carol’s Cakes Plus, where he was known as Mr. Carol. Donald worked for Texaco for 20 years.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary and Tommy Kolb; and sister, Nancy Kolb.

He is survived by his wife, Carolynette Willey Kolb of Mauriceville; daughter, Natalie Hill and husband, Jeff of Mauriceville; sons, Chris Kolb and wife Joy of Nederland, Jay Kolb and wife Michelle of Nederland, and Nolan DeShazo and wife Emily of Seabrook; and sisters, Carrie Smith and husband Bo of The Woodlands and Keitha Pinnix and husband Steve of Beaumont. Big Daddy is also survived by nine grandchildren, Joshua Kolb, Kelsi Kolb, Isaiah Reagins, Kody Kolb, Cameron Kolb, Chaz Hill, Matalyn Jene Hill, Krystal Kolb, and Henry DeShazo. He is survived by his father-in-law and motherin-law, Henry and Lamurel Willey; and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.

Memorials may be given to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville.

Services are under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.

Details and registry available at Melancons.org.

Augusta Lois Frank Orange Augusta Lois Frank, 89, of Orange, p a s s e d away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A Graveside Ser-

vice was held Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange with the Rev. Wayne Alford officiating.

Born in Johnson Bayou, La. on April 26, 1924, Augusta was the daughter of George Armon Burch and Martha Ann (Chadwell) Burch. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawren Rice Frank; brothers, G.W. Burch, Elmer Burch and Julian “Jay Bird” Burch; and sisters, Lacy Rae (Burch) Brister and Julia May Smith.

Augusta is survived by her son, Cecil Junior Franklin; brother, Douglas Burch; her dear friend, Shirley Ann Dunham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles William Austin Orange Charles William Austin, 91, of Orange, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services was held Saturday, Aug 10, 2013, at the 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange with Mr. Barry Jones officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Slaton, Texas, on Dec. 21, 1921, Charles was the son of Charles F. Austin and Bertha Henry Austin. After graduating from Slaton High School, Charles attended Draughons Business College in Lubbock.

As a young man, Charles came to Orange in October of 1941 looking for work in the ship yard.

He started as a messenger boy for Consolidated Steel Corporation, Shipbuilding Division on Nov. 4, 1941 and later advanced to a payroll supervisor. Consoli-

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Billy E. Bagwell Orange Billy E. Bagwell, 83, of Orange, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Rev. Keith Royal, pastor of Winfree Baptist Church, and the Rev. Harold Nazworth, a long time friend of Mr. Bagwell, officiating.

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OC woman sentenced to 44 years for murder Debby Schamber For The Record

An Orange County jury of six women and three men recently sentenced Julia Andrews, 59, of Vidor to 44 years in prison for the murder of 42-year-old Randy Peddy, of Vidor. She could have received up to 99 years in prison or life for the first degree felony charge.

Andrews She will have to serve 22 years before she is first eligible for parole. Andrews stared straight ahead as the sentence was read but wiped tears from her eyes. A juror later said Andrews’ self-defense claim was not even part of the equation when making their decision. When deciding the punishment they started at 50 years and deducted the number as they considered factors such as her health and age.

This is not the first time Andrews faced felony charges. She was already on felony probation from a charge in Hardin County. Andrews stated she had given someone money to purchase a prohibited substance which was going to be given to an inmate in jail that resulted in the charges.

On Wednesday, following a guilty verdict Andrews took the stand.

At first he was visting with other family members. But, he approached her when he wanted to talk about his relationship with her daughter. She didn’t think that was a good idea and told him no.

Later, court testimony would reveal, Andrews had been involved with Peddy in a relationship. When the pair were together, they were said to be very openly affectionate. But, on Andrews’ birthday in July, instead of attending her party he went to the beach with her daughter Jackie Uzell. They soon began dating and he ended the relationship with Andrews.

“Her feelings were hurt,” said Kailee Hunt, 21, during testimony.

When Uzell called the residence Andrews told her Peddy was there. Uzell, concerned about her mother, called for police to go check on her mother at the residence.

When the officer arrived in the 1400 block of Terry Road, Andrews told him “everything was OK.” So, the officer left.

After the police were called, Randy Peddy became angry and the situation began to escalate.

About an hour later, Peddy went outside and began hitting her vehicle with the foundation blocks. She attempted to stop him but in her statement told officers he pushed and hit her.

She also stated Peddy had never hit her before.

Andrews said she repeatedly told him to stop destroying her vehicle.

She went into her house and retrieved a .22 rifle which had been kept loaded behind her bedroom door and went back out onto the porch.

“When I went to get the gun, I wasn’t going to shoot him. I just wanted to scare him,” An-

“I am so sorry,” she said tearfully. “I shot my best friend. I lost him too so I know what they are going through.”

Jack Peddy, only shook his head side to side while looking at the ground as if unable to look at the woman who killed his son.

Andrews stated she was hoping for manslaughter charges and to get probation.

“I shot Randy and killed him, but I didn’t murder him,” she said on the stand.

Assistant District Attorney Cory Kneeland asked Andrews about some of her statements in jail during her visits with family and friends on a recorded line.

One of which she stated if Peddy was on fire, she would not extinguish the flames. Andrews stated she did not recall saying it.

Jack Peddy declined to make a vicitm impact statement, but did say on the stand, his son was an alcoholic and due to his state of mind on the day of the murder, he tried to keep his son at his house. He also said how much he missed his son.

The events leading up to Randy Peddy’s death began when he went to Andrews’ house in November 2012 on the premise of repairing her muffler on her car. Andrews had discovered he was drinking vodka when a bottle fell out of his pocket. From experience, she said she knew that was not a good thing and took him to his father’s house. Peddy returned later in the day still intoxicated.

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“Safety is our first and main goal at TxDOT. By adding rumble strips and other textures to the shoulders of our roads, we’re providing drivers with a warning should they drift off the main roadway,” said Tucker Ferguson, district engineer for the Beaumont district. “This is just one of many ways we try to make our roads safer.”

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The Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD will hold a public meeting at 5:30 PM, August 26, 2013, in the LCM Administration Building, 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. $1.04000/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations) Maintenance Tax $0.12521/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year's Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories.

2.5 % increase Maintenance and operations Debt Service

0.6 % increase

Total expenditures

2.4 % increase

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $1,204,250,881 Total appraised value* of new property** $ 7,135,921 Total taxable value*** of all property $ 843,860,715 Total taxable value*** of new property** $ 5,590,994 *Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** "New property" is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** "Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Current Tax Year $1,240,730,751 $ 9,457,509 $ 853,822,430 $ 7,313,965

Bonded Indebtedness *Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates Interest & Sinking Fund* $0.11835* $0.11487*

Total $1.15835 $1.15229

Last Year's Rate Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $1.04000 $0.12521* $1.16521 Proposed Rate *The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both.

The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Local Revenue Per Student $3,286 $3,382

State Revenue Per Student $4,068 $4,358

$3,396

$4,369

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year's Levy on Average Residence Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year $109,842 $ 78,366 $1.15835 $ 907.75

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dated Steel had over 27,000 employees at their peak. During a four year span, the shipyard built 39 destroyers, 92 destroyer escorts, and 106 landing craft infantry.

After the war ended, Charles transferred to Consolidated Steel Corporation of Texas in 1945. The name of the company changed several times, but was American Bridge when he resigned in 1953 to accept the position of business manager of the Orange Independent School District on May 1, 1953. In 1966, the West Orange-Cove Independent School District asked Charles to be their Business Manager. On July 1, 1968 the courts ordered the West Orange-Cove Independent School District to merge with the Orange District resulting in one district instead of two. The merged district had over 8,800 students. He was business manager of the combined district until his retirement in June of 1985 with a continuous service of 32 years.

Charles was a member of the Church of Christ in Orange since 1941 and served as a Bible School teacher, treasurer for 10 years, and deacon for 20 years. He also helped construct the original church building and first addition. Charles was a member of the Texas Association of School Business Officials for over 30 years; a life member of the School Business Officials of the United States and Canada; treasurer approximately three years for Orange County Teachers Credit Union, director for over 37 years; and a member of the Orange Rotary Club since 1957.

He was preceded in death by parents and his wife, Nedra P. Austin.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Jeneanne Austin and Susanne Haley both of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Eugene and Andreja Austin of Verona, Italy; sister, Ruth Austin Ortiz of Bastrop, Texas; three grandchildren, Michael Shane Deason, Jason Ray Haley, Jennifer Leigh Haley; great-grandchildren, Marley Deason, Katlin Haley, Jacob Haley, Devin Martin, Trinity Martin; two nieces; and three nephews.

Mary Lee Mavaline Wagner Orange

Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $12,520,286

Maintenance & Operations $1.04000 $1.03743

drews said. “All I wanted was for him to just leave.”

When Peddy saw the rifle, he dared her to shoot him.

Andrews stated Peddy began coming towards her and she just “started shooting.”

Andrews fired three shots. Witnesses testified the shots were only seconds apart. But, Andrews in her taped statement said she first fired a “warning shot.”

The first shell casing was found near the front door. The other closer to the railing of the porch. The third shell casing was found a few months later on the porch.

“I was just trying to get him to quit destroying my car,” Andrews said.

According to evidence and court testimony by pathologist Dr. Robert Lyons, Peddy was shot in the heart by a single bullet which also penetrated his spine. His blood alcohol level was 0.261 and he had a small amount of diazepam, a muscle relaxant, in his system.

Orange County Assistant District Attorney Cory Kneeland, used a tape measure to show jurors how far Andrews was from Peddy when she shot him. Peddy was about 35 feet away from the side of the porch when the gun was fired.

As the friends and families of Julia Andrews and Randy Peddy, left the courtroom, they quietly said their goodbyes to each other. Some will always be a part of each other’s lives since they are permanently intertwined with children and relationships.

No matter what, they will always agree as to what was said during testimony, “Everybody loved Randy, you can’t help but love him.”

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Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.16521. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of $1.16521.

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Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $9,910,442 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $1,984,185

Mary Lee Mevaline Wagner, 89, of Orange passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at Orange Baptist Hospital.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 8, at First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, with the Rev. Gary P. Wheeler officiating. Burial followed at Jett Cemetery in Orange.

Mary was native of Palestine, Texas, born on Sept. 23, 1923 to parents Nannie Mary Ella (Nix) and Louis Augustus Forrester. She had lived in the Orange area since 1971. She had a great faith in God and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and she loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrester; husband, Ivan A. Wagner; son, Steven Wagner; sisters, Georgie Williams, and Cleo Burkhart; and brothers, Milton and Wendell Forrester.

She is survived by her daughters, Cecila Goins and husband Bryan of Lumberton, Karen O’Connor and husband Wayne of West Orange, Kathy Buxton of Littleton, Colo., Kimberly Bornette of Orange; sons, Ivan Wagner and wife, Dianna of Orange; sister, Estelle Connel of Orange; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren with one on the way.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

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SPORTS Football squads gear up for 2013 AND

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Orange County CCA banquet up next COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Well…it took less than a full week to confirm what I already suspected.

I really don’t like saltwater fishing. More specifically…it’s only the saltwater part that I don’t like!

I hadn’t left town for seven consecutive days in the past forty years, but jumped at the opportunity last week to share a beach house with the entire family on the west end of Galveston Island. I feel certain that their choice of destinations was a hedge against me growing antsy and opting to bale early. The opportunity for Dad to fish day or night would surely keep him happy, happy, happy!

In truth, there was absolutely no chance of that happening regardless of where we gathered up as any opportunity to get the whole family together any more is special in itself, but it appears I may have my bluff in for warding off future less meaningful expeditions that exceed my two day limit. The bottom line was that sitting around revisiting a lifetime of memories and relaxing made the week fly by.

Back to the opening statement. What I really like is catching trout, redfish and flounder in brackish water that has only enough salinity to support saltwater fish. I abhor the beach and the sand that inevitably rides home with you, the salt that somehow penetrates everything but a tube of toothpaste and just plain ol’ feeling sticky!

I have wade fished both East bay and Trinity several times over the years and the folks I fished with approached the game exactly like we do. They basically fished the same type of SEE COLBURN PAGE 4B

Bridge City Head Coach Cris Stump helps a Cardinal adjust head gear before practice this week.

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Little Cypress Mauriceville Bear Robert Green scampers down field during offensive drills.

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The Orangefield Bobcats waste no time banging heads in practise. Senior Mason Sonnier is on the tackle during defense drills.

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LCM reciever coach Ryan Dubose works with Coby Roddy on pass routes this week.

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Little Cypress Mauriceville Bear Head Coach Randy Crouch discusses assignments with lineman Slade Ferguson.

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With temperatures in the 90’s LCM’s Brandon Tollivar grabs some shade and a drink during practice.

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High school sports season is special for all communities HOMETOWN SPORTS GABE PRUETT FOR THE RECORD

There is nothing like going to a high school sporting event. It really does not matter which sport you pick, just as long as you go and cheer on the teams.

I have been to all levels of sporting events. I have covered a few Houston Texans games and sat in the press box and also have sat on field level for the Houston Astros and shot photographs.

There are countless times I have went to Austin and watched the Longhorns. I have been to the Big 12 Championship and once met Vince Young.

Yet nothing compares to the athletes and coaches who will actually read this column. I am all about high school sports.

It is a strange thing to think about in a way. I have said before and I

Bridge City Cardinal assistant coach Randy Richard works with a player Griffin Ricks during practise sessions leading into scrimmages on Friday.

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stand behind it that I would pass up the opportunity to work for a huge newspaper and cover a pro team to stay home and cover high school sports.

The reasons are sometimes hard to come up with but it all starts with the atmosphere. I love being around the fans and parents in the stands. It cannot be beat.

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I remember the first time my wife Heather attended a 3A football game with me. She is a graduate of Nederland High School and had never been to a “small school” game in her life.

All it took was five minutes and she knew what I knew, there is a lot to love about high school sports.

She did not believe me when time and time again I had to tell her the person I stopped to talk to did not have a kid on the field, in the band or in the drill team. That person was there only to support the team.

Now there have been times when Heather was the one pulling me off the couch to make sure we did not miss the football or baseball game.

It was not because I did not want to go, I was probably just really tired from doing 20 other duties which had nothing to do with sports.

Once at the game though, I immediately was pulled in and felt at home.

Are you ready for August 30? That is when all these teams put the pads on and face a team in real action. I can hear the helmets hitting in my head now actually. I can hear the bands and can smell the popcorn.

If you do not try the popcorn at each stadium I promise you that you are missing out. I could write a full column on concession stands and I just might have to one day. I have sampled them all and could be quite the food critic.

I hope you enjoy reading this week’s preview on the Orangefield Bobcats. Coach Josh Smalley is one of the best men I have had the pleasure to meet in my career and I wish him nothing but the best at OHS. I have no doubt there are good things to come for the Bobcats not just this year but in the upcoming seasons.

OHS hired a good one in Josh.

Next week the plan is to check on the Battlin’ Bears of Little CypressMauriceville so stay tuned for that one.

Until then be safe and I certainly appreciate you taking the time to read what I had on my mind. I feel blessed to have the opportunity and will continue to strive for perfection.

Gabriel Pruett can be reached at gabep13.gp@gmail.com.

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Orangefield Bobcats: ‘Real goals, beating best teams’ Gabe Pruett

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Coming in fourth is getting old for the Orangefield Bobcats. So like every team in the state, the Bobcats are setting their eyes on much higher achievements.

Second year coach Josh Smalley said the first goal is a district championship. This can be considered a very lofty goal considering West Orange-Stark has won the District 213A every year it’s been in Class 3A except one year when Silsbee took the crown.

Talk around camps also suggest this could be one of the best Tigers teams in years and it is not a secret what the Mustangs will be like in 2013.

“Silsbee has a lot back and West Orange reloads every year and has some new guys there that sound like amazing players,” Smalley said. “We respect both those teams, coaches and players but we can’t change the culture of the Bobcats if we don’t start setting real goals of beating the best teams.”

Enter the 2013 Bobcats who are fresh off a 4-6 season and return 15 starters.

Orangefield has been making headlines around the state. Bobcats players were even featured on the front of a magazine.

Hype though does not automatically translate into wins and a playoff berth.

“Expectations certainly been raised,” Smalley said. “That happens when you have kids back with the experience like our kids have. Everyone is excited and we are looking forward to the season.”

One of the talks of the area is Orangefield running back Carl Wiley.

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Orangefield senior lineman Mason Sonnier cools down during practice this week.

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Orangefield assistant coach Rea Wrinkle teaches assignments to linemen in practice seen here with Bobcat Blayne Neely.

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Orangefield Bobcat Head Coach Josh Smalley surveys the practise field on Tuesday as his team prepares to scrimmage Vidor.

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Hunting season is around the corner Outdoors Capt. Chuck Uzzle For The Record It’s amazing how one feeling seems to hit a group of people all at once. High school football players begin to get anxious as the first scrimmages and games are a matter of days away. The long summer is slowly coming to an end and with that many folks begin to look ahead at what is one of the best times of the year. In just a few days Texas hunters will begin the 2013-14 hunting season as the North Zone opens up dove hunting on September 1st. The beginning of the hunting season is perhaps the adult equivalent of Christmas morning as hunters of all shapes and sizes know that the long awaited and much anticipated day is finally upon us.

Dove hunting is without a

doubt one of the most social and enjoyable things an outdoorsman will ever partake in.

The ability to just relax in the company of good friends and be able to talk while hunting is perhaps the greatest draw to the sport. A hot dove field can provide hours of quality shooting and fellowship that only teases hunters until the opening of the full blown regular season arrives in November. The early opportunity to get some shooting in as well as put some excellent meat on the table is hard to pass up. At the present time many areas wrapped up in drought conditions and that works in the favor of hunters as the birds are extremely concentrated.

These conditions are typical

for this time of the year but seldom last, especially for those who will have to wait a few extra weeks to hunt in the south zone. Almost like clockwork every season the south zone opener is plagued with some heavy rains that completely change the patterns around. Only time will tell if the weather and the birds will cooperate.

Now dove hunters are not the only ones getting antsy right now as September gets closer, waterfowl hunters are starting to prepare for their early season opener as well.

The early Teal season opens on September 14th and runs 16 days until the 30th. Waterfowl hunters during early season will be rewarded with the opportunity to take 6 birds per day instead of the normal 4 as the feds decided to up the limit this year as a result of strong population of teal in all species. The added 2 birds

to the limit put a smile on most hunters’ faces as it’s rare that any limits are increased.

Both dove and teal hunters will undoubtedly have plenty of heat to deal with and that means there will be plenty of critters out there to contend

Colburn: Orange County CCA banquet structure with the same lures and the same game plan. From time to time they drifted reefs in the open water and even hustled the birds when all else failed. I always returned home feeling sticky with sandy floor mats, but still considered it to be a fair and enjoyable trade off.

That, however, was not the approach taken by the folks that I fished around and talked with that owned or rented cabins along the maze of manmade canals dotting the north side of Galveston Island. Those that had bay boats cradled in their lifts fished the open bay early and late. At night they either fished the green lights illuminating the canals or joined the crowds on the piers.

What surprised me the most, however, was their reluctance to deviate from their game plan even when another

was obviously more productive. I have guided for four decades, but when someone is catching fish and I am not I will adapt in a heartbeat. I, too, enjoy the solitude and even a few of the plethora of weak reasons for going fishing, but make no mistake about it, “catching” beats the hell out of fishing.

There is no doubt that most of the visitors that care to even attempt to dupe a fish or two are at the mercy of local advice and it is all about a popping cork and live shrimp for the most part. I milled around in several of the bait shops and while they had a substantial supply of terminal tackle, topwater lures and plastic tails were not to be found regardless of the shop’s proximity to excellent wade fishing water.

Vudu shrimp, Paradise poppers and even GULP were akin

to speaking in a foreign language in those establishments.

Even as I discussed the use of those products with some of the curious shoppers on hand, I was well aware of the fact that those businesses have survived for years and I was only passing through. Each to their own, but I never looked in the rear view mirror after boarding the ferry to return home!

I talked with Louis Moore this week and he said that the chapter has just about wrapped up the preparations for the Orange County CCA Banquet to be held on Aug. 22 .This year’s banquet will very nearly double last year’s in both attendance and prizes to be raffled and auctioned off. Anyone that attended last year’s banquet will readily tell you why so many folks have already bought tickets to this

Texas dove season prospects bright with higher limits AUSTIN –Texas dove hunters should see plenty of opportunity this fall as conditions are shaping up for an above average season, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Dove season kicks off Sunday, Sept. 1 across most of the state.

Texas dove hunters number upwards of 250,000 and collectively bag between 5-6 million doves during the 70-day season. Thanks to new rules approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) this year, hunters can possess up to 45 birds — three times the daily bag limit. Previously, the possession limit was twice the daily bag. Daily bag limits still apply.

The USFWS also approved for this year an expanded Special White-wing Dove Area (SWWDA) in South Texas.

The SWWDA will now extend eastward along its current boundary and continue south along Interstate 37 from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, effectively doubling its current size.

“For the last two decades, white-winged dove populations have steadily expanded both their numbers and their geographical extent,” said Dave Morrison, Small Game Program Director with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “We believe, and the Service agrees, an expansion is appropriate to take advantage of additional hunting opportunities.”

To take advantage of the earliest possible opening dates for the special area, the season will run Sunday, Sept. 1 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, and then reopen Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday,

Sept. 8. The daily bag limit during the combined four-day season is 15 doves in the aggregate to include no more than two mourning doves and two white-tipped doves and hunting during the early season in the SWWDA is permitted only from noon to sunset.

Dove season in the North and Central zones will run concurrent from Sept. 1-Oct.

with. Snakes and alligators tend to top the list of “villains” for early season hunters and they can certainly turn a good time into a tragedy in a hurry. Most waterfowl hunters tend to leave their dogs at home during teal sea-

son unless they are hunting ultra-shallow water in agricultural fields. Marsh hunters seldom tempt fate as there are plenty of alligators out there on the prowl and a wayward dog is always in danger.

Dove hunters will have to contend with snakes, especially those that hunt the hill country or farther south where rattlesnake populations are greater. If you plan to hunt with a dog please take the proper precautions, it’s not worth losing a dog.

A couple of precautions to remember during the early season hunts is to be prepared for the elements. Bring plenty of water for you and your dog, the heat will be tougher than you think. Also bring quality bug spray along to combat mosquitoes and other insects including ticks because they will be out in full force. One last thing, don’t forget to renew your hunting and fishing licenses because nothing starts off the season on the wrong foot like a ticket.

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Lou said that because they had additional room due to moving to the much larger Orange County Convention and Expo center on Hwy. 1442, they still had tickets available for both individuals and corporate tables. The auction and raffle items range from guided trips and Yeti coolers to Go Pro cameras, rod and reel combinations and shotguns.

The $50 ticket not only pays your CCA membership fee but includes a steak dinner with all the trimmings as well. The fun filled evening kicks off at 6:00 p.m. For tickets or more information contact Scott Bandy at 409-988-3667 or Louis Moore at 409-988-4845. See ya there!

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According to Shaun Oldenburger, TPWD’s Dove Program Leader, hunters can expect to see an increase from last year in dove numbers.

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Orangefield Bobcats

Big 12, SEC to face off in 2014 Texas Bowl

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a junior last year and had 10 touchdowns. Dustin Verrett is also back with experience at the running back position.

Blocking for Wiley will be an offensive line which also has seen time on the field on Friday nights.

Westin Crain, Bryan Lopez and Jerrod Watkins will anchor the line and Mason Sonnier gives size and experience at the important tight end position.

Smalley also hopes the Bobcats can mix it up a little this year with a passing game. Three guys are competing for the quarterback spot. Smalley said a decision might not be made until Orangefield’s scrimmages have been played. Orangefield scrimmages at home against Vidor this Friday and at LC-M on Aug. 22.

Carmichael Wiley, Matthew Kress and Matthew Watkins are competing for the job.

Orangefield’s defense also should be improved with the entire secondary back and a new system being put in place.

The Bobcats will now use a 4-3 scheme.

“The kids have really responded to the change,” Smalley said. “They have been real coachable and going hard every play. That has been real encouraging.”

Key players back are middle linebacker Colby Choate, linebacker Austin Moore and end Lane Frillou.

This year if the Bobcats do not make their first goal of winning the district a fourth place finish would get Orangefield into the playoffs for the first time since 2003. That year Orangefield beat Liberty in the first round before falling to La Grange.

“Four teams getting in has added some excitement,” Smalley added. “Each week will certainly mean a lot, especially the last week of the year. If in the end we fall short of the title and grab fourth we will still be proud and try to represent our community in the playoffs. Right now though we want to finish higher and set a new bar in Orangefield.”

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Orangefield Bobcat returns a solid crew of linemen. Seen hear during practice drills are senior Mason Sonnier, junior Tanner Jenkins and senior Tristan Dunn.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Gabriel Pruett can be reached at gabep13.gp@ gmail.com Schedule Aug. 30 - East Chambers Sept. 6 - Jasper Sept. 13 - @Newton Sept. 20 - @Beaumont Kelly Sept. 27 - @Silsbee* Oct. 4 - Hamshire-Fannett* Oct. 11 - @Hardin-Jefferson* Oct. 18 - West Orange-Stark* Oct. 25 - Open Nov. 1 - @Buna* Nov. 8 - Bridge City*

Once again former Orangefield Bobcat Joey Peevey, now a coach for his former alma mater, is seen having too much fun in practice. Above: Peevey carries the ball to simulate a quarterback rolling out during play action.

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The Big 12 and the SEC will square off at Reliant Stadium starting in December 2014, giving the Texas Bowl the ability to showcase two of the country’s premier conferences against one another for the next six years.

The Texas Bowl will be part of a selection pool that takes place after teams are chosen for the College Football Playoff and the Capital One Bowl. Conferences will make assignments for pool bowls upon consultation with member institutions.

The Belk Bowl, Gator Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Music City Bowl, and the Outback Bowl are the other games with an SEC pool selection. The addition of the SEC to the Texas Bowl ensures both conferences will have a major bowl presence in Texas.

“The SEC is pleased to welcome the Texas Bowl to our post-season lineup,” said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. “I’m glad we can take SEC football into the state of Texas in the post-season on an annual basis for an attractive matchup with a Big 12 opponent. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with the Texas Bowl.”

“We are proud and excited to welcome the SEC to the Texas Bowl,” said Jamey Rootes, President of the Houston Texans and Lone Star Sports & Entertainment. “Today represents another important milestone in our quest to make the Texas Bowl an elite college football event, which is a source of pride for the city of Houston and a cherished annual tradition for football fans across the region.”

Big 12 and SEC conference members have produced a combined 29 Associated Press national champions and 28 Heisman Trophy winners. Nine of the past 15 Heisman SEE TEXAS BOWL PAGE 6B

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Cowboys move HQ from Irving to Frisco Staff Report For The Record

Reliant Stadium site of the Texas Bowl.

Trophy winners have come out of one of those two conferences.

The Big 12 placed 90 percent of its teams in 2012 postseason bowl games to set a record for the highest percentage in college football history.

“The Big 12 values its presence in the Houston area and the role it has played in the growth of the Texas Bowl,” said Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “We are excited to continue our relationship with Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, the Houston Texans, and ESPN Regional Television in the management of this event.”

The Texas Bowl also moved up in the selection order among Big 12 affiliated bowls. Beginning in 2014, the Texas Bowl will hold the fourth selection after the playoff seeds are announced.

The Texas Bowl has been affiliated with the Big 12 since the bowl’s inception in 2006.

The 2013 Texas Bowl will be played on Friday, Dec. 27, at Reliant Stadium and will be televised nationally by ESPN. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CST. Fans who attend the 2013 Texas Bowl will receive first priority to secure seats for the 2014 game and beyond.

The Texas Bowl has been a tremendous success both on and off the field over its first six years. The bowl has generated an average of $30 million per year for the Houston economy. The bowl boasts more than 15,000 season ticket holders and sold more than 30,000 tickets before its teams were announced last year.

Over its six-year history, the Texas Bowl has donated more than $600,000 and more than $12 million in promotional support and publicity to DePelchin Children’s Center, the bowl’s official charitable beneficiary.

Last year, fans saw Texas Tech defeat Minnesota, 34-31. D.J. Johnson returned an interception 39 yards late in the fourth quarter and Ryan Bustin made a 28-yard field goal as time expired to give Texas Tech the comeback victory.

The inaugural Texas Bowl was played on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at Reliant Stadium. Rutgers defeated Kansas State, 37-10, before a crowd of 52,210, the largest crowd to witness a bowl game in Houston not involving a Texas team since 1972.

FRISCO, Tecas-- The Dallas Cowboys formally announced Tuesday they are moving their headquarters from suburban Irving to suburban Frisco after winning overwhelming approval for a $115 million development that includes an indoor stadium for practice and use by area prep teams.

Accompanied by cheerleaders and city officials, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, executive vice president Stephen Jones, made a quick trip home from training camp in Oxnard, Calif., to celebrate with Frisco officials. The multi-use sports facilities, which will be shared with Frisco Independent School District’s sports teams, are expected to open in 2016.

“Frisco is a city (that) they think big and they act bold.

They have a vision and they act on it,” said Stephen Jones.

“It gives us great comfort to do business with people who think like this.”

The 12,000-seat indoor stadium along with two outdoor training fields will be paid for mostly through a city sales tax, with the school district funding part of the construction.

This 25-year deal between the Cowboys and the city was approved late Monday and calls for the football team to manage the facilities, any additional upgrades and pay for operating costs, which is estimated at $1.5 million a year.

“The goal is to be successful.

It’s very important for the Cowboys to be an example to other companies that are interested in locating in North Texas,” Jerry Jones said. “We have always over-performed when it comes to spending money.”

The deal calls for the Cow-

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, executive vice president Stephen Jones.

boys to hold training camp at the facility for at least one week per year. District high schools will use the stadium for football games, too. Frisco mayor Maher Maso said bringing the Cowboys’ headquarters was a coup for one of the fastest-growing communities in the country.

“It’s never about the building,” he said. “It’s about the people, the organization and the level of excellence.”

School district officials said they were already planning on building a football stadium before signing onto this privatepublic deal.

“We could in no way duplicate a stadium of this caliber on our own, spending the same amount for construction,” said Jeremy Lyon, Frisco ISD’s superintendent.

Lyon said the partnership will save taxpayers money in the long run by fronting the constructions costs and let-

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ting the Cowboys lease and maintain the facility. Schoolrelated events planned at the facility will be paid by the district.

Frisco is already the home of FC Dallas of Major League Soccer, a minor league affiliate of baseball’s Texas Rangers and the training facility for hockey’s Dallas Stars It is about 30 miles north of Dallas -- and about 45 miles from AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

John Classe, a board member with the city who voted for the deal, said FC Dallas had a similar deal to what the Cowboys are getting, with the city funding its stadium but leaving leasing and management costs to the team.

“Just like that deal, it’s anticipated that the Cowboys will put more money into the facility above and beyond the city’s commitment,” Classe said.

“Therefore we will end up with a nicer facility.”

The 91-acre development includes 25 acres for the Cowboys’ facilities, while the remaining 66 acres will be used for stores, restaurants and a luxury hotel. According to city officials, the development will generate $1.26 billion in tax revenue with an estimated economic impact of $23.4 billion over the next 30 years.

This deal ends a four-decade relationship between the Cowboys and Irving.

“We won three world championships (in Irving) we hope to ... replicate that here,” Jerry Jones said.

BCHS Classes 76-78 reunion

Bridge City High School classes of 1976, 1977, 1978 are planning a reunion from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7, at the Bridge City Community Center. For more information call 409549-1750.

LSCO professor returns for book signing

Dr. Shelley Thrasher, retired Lamar State College-Orange English professor, will give a brief presentation, chat with readers, and sign copies of her recently published historical novel, The Storm (Bold Strokes Books), at the LSCO Library in Orange, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Storm, set in rural East Texas during 1918-19, focuses on the conflicting values of three women who have experienced the Civil War, World War I, the great influenza pandemic, a university education, and women’s fight for suffrage. Thrasher relied both on extensive research and oral history for the rich details of her novel.

Copies of The Storm will be available at the event or can be purchased early at www.amazon.com or at www.boldstrokesbooks.com.

An East-Texas native, she earned her BA and MA in English at North Texas State University, and her PhD in English at the University of Houston. She has also studied theology at the University of Chicago; German, Hebrew, and French abroad; and creative writing in New York, Iowa, Florida, and Colorado.

Though Thrasher still teaches part-time at LSCO, she retired as Professor Emerita of English from a long teaching/administrative career there. After retiring, she led study/foreign-travel groups in Europe and became an editor at Bold Strokes Books, located in upstate New York. To date, she has edited more than 140 novels. She is also a published poet and essayist.

This is her first published novel. A second one, First Tango in Paris, is scheduled for publication in 2014.

Recipe for Love

by Pearl Burgess

First, gather the following ingredients from each member of the group:

Mix all of the ingredients together and spread evenly on each member of the group letting the mixture overflow to others outside of the group.

Garnish with the words of the Master’s voice, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself.”

Dr. Shelley Thrasher

BC/OF Rotary Club to host golf tourney The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club will be holding its second annual Bayou Bowl Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course. Tee time is 8 a.m. and it is a four-person scramble.

The cost is $60 per player and hole sponsorships are available for $100.

For more information, contact Kirk Roccaforte at (409)7357777 or Jerry Jones at (409)735-6801

St. Mary staff ready for school

Serve in large portions for a wonderful blessing!

CHURCH

BRIEFS FBC of Orangefield to host revival The First Baptist Church of Orangefield, located at 9788 FM 105 in Orangefield, will host the Dennis Erwin Family in Revival, beginning at 10:30 am Sunday, Aug. 18. A fellowship luncheon will follow the morning service.

The Revival will continue Sunday evening through 7 p.m.

Wednesday Aug. 21, On the final night of the Revival, there will be a children/ youth fellowship before the service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be served, with the services to follow.

A nursery will be provided during all services. For more information, please contact the church at 409-735-3113 or by email at office@fbcof.com.

Salem UMC to host ‘Meet the Browns’

Principal Donna Darby said St. Mary Catholic School Staff is ready and eager to inspire the hearts and minds of our students.

Area pastors, churches invited to attend Pastor Luncheon West Orange – Cove CISD would like to invite area pastors to attend a Pastor Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 22. The event will provide the occasion to fellowship, as well as discuss the progress of WOCCISD schools. This roundtable will also provide the opportunity to address questions about school programs.

The luncheon will be Thursday, Aug. 22 at noon in the WOCCISD Administration Building Board Room at 505 N. 15th Street. Pastors should contact the WOCCISD Superintendent’s Office at 882-5600 to confirm attendance by Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 12 p.m.

Salem United Methodist Church will host “Meet the Browns” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at the church, located at 402 W. John Ave. in Orange. This family and friends service is open to the community and the congregation from Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lake Charles, La. will be their special guests. Acts 10:2 is the theme for the program. For more information, please call Myra Alexander at 409-886-2956.

First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Youth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

Trinity Baptist Church NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

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

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

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

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

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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Serves a small or large group

2 Arms full of compassion 2 Eyes seeing the need of others 2 Ears hearing the voices of the lonely and sad 2 Legs standing tall and strong to give support 2 Feet willing to walk to help people everywhere 1 Mouth offering encouragement to those that stumble 1 Heart full of love for both the young and the old

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Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

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

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

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Canaan Primitive Baptist Church 1307 Allie Payne Rd Orange, Tx 77632 409-883-6885 Elder Mike Rhodes - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

“Our Church Family Welcomes Everyone.”

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

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

Boots & hats welcome!

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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2/1/1 IN BCISD, 5643 Highlander dr. in Victory Gardens, has a small room which can be used as office, walk-in closet or bedroom, Lg. living room, kitchen w/ all appliances, W/D connections, or W/D furnished if required, Available 8/15, $750 monthly + $500 dep. (409) 553-1929.

M.H. RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn) 3/1 & 3/2 $ 2/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 / $450 and $375 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (8/28) 2000 FLEETWOOD. BRIDGE CITY. 105 Park. Three bedroom, 2 bath. Range, dishwasher, refrigerator, fireplace.

New paint and kitchen flooring. Very clean. No smoking or pets. $850 month, $800 deposit. 409.728.8192.

FEMA TRAILER IN BCISD, Shady Edtates, 210 Park St., BC, remodeled, handi-

cap bath, W/D available in required, $650 monthly + $350 dep. $35 background check required, (409) 7353281 or 553-1929.

3/2 IN OFISD, behind School, No Pets or HUD, $695 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 3134602 or 313-4603.

HOME SALES NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LCMISD, garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $205,000, (Reduced to $205,000) for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272.

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

MUST SELL HOUSE. INSULATED WINDOWS, french doors, large bath, garden tub, marble vanity, living, dining, master, small room for bedroom or office, sconce lighting. $39k. By appointment only. 713-498-7353.

BRICK 3/2/2 ON ALMOST 1/2 acre, LCMISD, Little Cypress area, new CA/H, fenced back yard w/ covered patio, neat well kept yard, $149,500 (neg), (409) 988-3105. (7/19)

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NEWLY REMODELED BRICK HOME. 3-2-2. Corner lot, well landscaped in LCMCISD. Open area concept.

Family room w/breakfast area, features double windows, kitchens has nice stainless steel appliances with marble and porcelain counter tops.

Maytag washer and dryer included. Patio garden room overlooks beautifully manicure fenced backyard. Master bedroom has two walk-in closets. Outside storage building on lot. New ceramic flooring, partial carpet (in back rooms), new roof in 2009, central heat & air, double garage with new door opener, alarm system.

Home is well maintained and in a nice neighborhood. MUST SEE! Call Edee at 409-6709272.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, 195 Osborn, brick, all elec., new stove, fire place, $95,000, has transferable flood ins. @ $247 yearly, (832) 813-8995 or (409) 960- 8048.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2, 350 Gum St., Lg. detached garage, 1/2 house has hardwood floors, soid pine walls, Lg lot with trees, needs some updating, BCISD, $65,000, 543-9053.

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the same money? 2/1 home on nice lot at 2724 Dowling in West Orange, fresh paint, new flooring, new doors, new counter tops, vinyl siding, great neighborhood, close to high school, $525 monthly (409) 718-0912.

LAND & LOTS 2 CEMETARY PLOTS for sale at Forest lawn Memorial Park, lot 174 blk “A” space 3-4, total price $3,500, (409) 882-0661 or 882-1674. (smfr) NEW DEVELOPMENT NOW Pre-selling lots! OFISD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, lake frontage lots, restricted homesites. For more information call (409) 745-1115 or www. countryland tx.com/twinlakes-estates. (8/26) 2 - 10ACRE TRACTS, LCMISD. Private acreage at a great price! Water/sewer available, owner financing guaranteed. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115.

2 ACRE TRACT in Newton County on Hwy 62, tract has culvert, drive, water, sewer and electricity.

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE ‘02 DODGE TRUCK, 4 DR., 119K miles; Texas Bragg trailer, ‘09, single axle, dovetail, (409) 745-1432.

EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS DRIVERS: DON’T GET HYPNOTIZED by the highway, come to a place where there’s a higher standard! Up to $2K sign on, Avg $61K/yr + bonuses! CDL-A, 1 yr exp. A&R Transport: 888-202-0004.

MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used vey little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! Can be seen at the Penny Record office in Bridge City! (409) 474-2855.

ROLL AWAY BED, $50, (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524.

LONE STAR EMPORIUM is renting space to Vendors, outside only. 5’ x 5’ one table, $10 daily. 10’ 10’, $15 daily and up. Elec. $5 Extra, (409) 474- 2836.

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11 temp. positions; approx 4 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; distribution of sugar cane to local sugar mills; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.50 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 9/25/13 through 1/25/14. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by TAF Trucking, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)5192856. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

8 temporary positions; approx 4 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to operate trucks for the distribution of the harvested sugar cane to local mills. $9.50 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 9/27/13 through 1/20/14. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by joint employers Monte Vallot’s Farm, William Vallot Farms, Jr. and William Vallot Farms, Sr. all located in Abbeville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 893-0744. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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PETS FREE KITTENS! The Fire Dept. and I saved 3 kittens from drowning, 2 grey tabbies and 1 black, 6 weeks old,

FOUND SMALL M SCHNAUZER, gray and white, no collar, well groomed, if yours caall and describe @ (697) 718-0501.

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GARAGE SALES

THURS. - SAT., 2115 W. ROUNDBUNCH, BC, Lone Star Emporium! Across from Cardinal Fireworks.

10am till ? New selection of knives, hunting equip. and Camo, Tasers are great self protection ($20), Jewelry 20% off, links and Gumbo! (409) 474-2836.

FRI & SAT., 408 BRADFORD, BC, No Early Birds!

Fri. 8 till 2 and Sat. 6 till noon. Twin size car bed, BBQ pit, affliction T-shirts, men’s dress suits, tools, toys, home decor, DVD’s, records, clothes, books, kitchen appliances, golf bag, furniture, Nintendo Wii, Christmas tree, bicycle, John Deere Child’s battery operated Power Wheel. Much More!

SAT., BEHIND ORANGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL on Hwy 105, follow the signs. 8am-1pm. Lots of neat stuff.

SAT., MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (corner of South & Broad streets, W.O. 8am to 1pm.

Garage Sale Giveaway. EVERYTHING is FREE!!!

Adult and children clothes, baby items, car seats, home décor, Christmas decorations, children toys, furniture, tv’s, books, purses, shoes and LOTS more!

SAT., 1607 BROWNING RD., ORG., in Lindenwood, 7 till noon. Kindle Fire, Gateway M series lap top, fishing tackle, fish camp decor, hand tools, rolling lap top case, gift items, lots of misc.

SAT., 4502 BOB HALL RD., ORG., Between Allie Payne Rd. and IH-10, 7 till ? Come See! SAT., 510 AZALEA, ORG., MOVING SALE, 7 till 11. Plastic drawer units, curtains, bookcases, utility cabinets, Christmas decor, comforters, kitchen ware, Much More!

SAT. & SUN., 3705 MARTIN ST., ORG., Pinehurst area, Sat. 7 till 6 and Sun. 1 till 6, No Early Birds!

Computer, collectables, some clothing, Large variety of items!

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Theme: Back To School ACROSS 1. Group of wives 6. *Requires parental involvement 9. Cyberspace soliloquy 13. Yawning 14. Barley bristle 15. It’s controversial in fight against crime 16. Japanese bed 17. Decompose 18. *Found in art class 19. *Pedagogue 21. *Energy outlet 23. Magic’s infection 24. It often holds 24 25. Tax pro 28. First female Attorney General 30. Breath freshener 35. Two quarters 37. Grannies 39. Top of Lady Liberty 40. Seed covering 41. Virgo’s brightest star 43. “Laughing on the inside” in text message 44. Officially allowed 46. Way, way off 47. Diabolical 48. Doghouse 50. Cupid’s counterpart 52. “The ___” by The Doors 53. Swerve 55. Bovine sound 57. *Junior’s ruler?

60. *Required substance 64. Editor’s insertion mark 65. Tarzan’s mom, e.g.

67. Papal court 68. Like a video game bird 69. *Sophomore’s grade 70. *Class action to find president 71. 100 centavos 72. Baseball Giant and hall-of-famer

73. “The Sun Also _____” DOWN 1. Dagger handle 2. Flu symptom 3. Pro ____ 4. Period 5. Large upright stone 6. Young salmon 7. *Pencil type 8. Bone hollow 9. Highlands hillside 10. It’s often denoted in red 11. Half of binary code 12. Used for styling 15. Trickery 20. 0 and 2, e.g.

22. “C’___ la vie!”

24. Pine, e.g.

25. *Calcium sulfate’s common name 26. Humorous slang for “Paris” 27. Set straight 29. Famous valley 31. This king was a merry old soul 32. Treasure collection 33. Perform in 34. *Not to be left behind 36. Custard dessert 38. Capone’s mark 42. Enophile’s sensory concern 45. Funny business 49. Actor DiCaprio 51. Goal-oriented activity 54. Inspiration for poets and musicians 56. Eyes 57. All there 58. Units of work 59. Infamous Roman Emperor 60. Blowhole 61. Wraths 62. Not naughty 63. Beanery sign 64. Upper limit 66. *Teacher’s applegiver

Nichols named a Courageous Conservative by the Texas Conservative Coalition

Solution from last week

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Hazel Adkins, Deceased, were issued on July 3, 2013, in Cause No. P16538, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: Juanita Starnes and Linda Laughlin.

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 Juanita Starnes 2422 Bay Hill Drive Baytown, Texas 77523

DATED the 8th day of August, 2013

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Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info, call 962-0480.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NANCY A. DIEFENBACH EHRMAN, Deceased, were issued on July 30, 2013, in Cause No. P16566, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Gerald R. Ehrman.

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

Jim Sharon Bearden

DATED the 30th day of July, 2013

JIM “SHARON” BEARDEN

Tommy Gunn

Attorney for Juanita Starnes and Linda Laughlin State Bar No.: 01983000 116 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259

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

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State Senator Robert Nichols cal conservatism and traditional social values.

(R-Jacksonville) was The TCC is the recently honored conservative caucus with the “Courageous of the Texas LegisConservative” award lature and operates by the Texas Conunder four guiding servative Coalition principles: Limited (TCC) for the 83rd Government, IndiTexas Legislature. vidual Liberty, Free This award was Enterprise and Tragiven in recognition ditional Values. Acof his efforts to adcording to the TCC, vance, support and Nichols was “an efvote for conservative fective and unwaverpolicy positions in ing advocate of these the 83rd Texas Legisprinciples” during lature, and is based on Nichols this session. a comprehensive review of 100 Enlarged for proofing.

Nichols will be formally prerecord votes.

It is the1second time Actual size: col. x 4.5" sented with the award at a funcNichols has received the award.

“I am humbled again beinhon- tion held in Senate District 3 in the To be to published The Record Newspapers ored by such a wonderful organi- near future.

02/17/10 “Each vote I take is with my conzation,” said Nichols.

“Since being elected to the Senate in 2006, stituents in mind,” said Nichols. “It PLEASE ANY I have always workedFAX closely with has been one of the greatest honors BY of my life to represent them in the the TexasCORRECTIONS Conservative Coalition and supported theirMONDAY efforts for fis- Texas Senate.”

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Thanks, Nichols pleased with Legislature’s Debbie passage of transportation funding bill FAX

# 735-7346 The Texas Legislature recently passed SJR 1, creating a constitutional amendment to dedicate up to 50 percent of all oil and gas severance taxes currently transferred to the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) to the state highway fund.

“I am thankful for Governor Perry’s leadership in calling this session to address such an important issue,” said Nichols. “I would also like to thank Lt. Governor Dewhurst, Speaker Straus and all members of the House and Senate.

Our state’s economy depends upon having a safe and reliable road system.”

According to estimates from the comptroller’s office, SJR 1 could deposit as much as $1 billion a year into the state highway fund. The resolution stipulates that the funds could only be used for constructing, maintaining and acquiring rights-of-way for non-tolled, public roadways.

However, it is also careful to ensure a healthy balance is left in the

ESF before transportation dollars are ever removed from the funding stream.

“We continue to face a serious crisis in transportation,” said Nichols. “Our state’s population is increasing exponentially; our system is aging; traffic continues to rise; and funding for congestion relief will be at a 10 year low in a short two years. The state is also paying millions of dollars a year in debt service for transportation related debt. SJR 1 will go a long way in helping to resolve these problems.”

Because SJR 1 is a constitutional amendment, it has passed each chamber with a two-thirds majority. Citizens will now see it on the ballot in November of 2014.

Nichols, a former Texas transportation commissioner, currently serves as chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. He has been working on Texas transportation issues in various capacities since 1997.

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