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Vol. 52 No. 26

Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Budget, Tax rate adopted for Orange County Penny LeLeux For The Record

Finally, after several weeks of budget workshops, the 2012-2013 budget for Orange County has been adopted.

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said it’s not over.

“Because it is in the budget does not mean you’re going to be allowed to spend it.” He said all departments will continue to be reviewed throughout the year to keep a close eye

on the budget.

“There have been some revenue drops in various areas.

We will be studying why they dropped the way they did.”

Thibodeaux said they will be working on ways to get the revenue back. He also plans to hold many workshops during the year with each department.

“Everybody will know where we stand. Everybody will know where we’re headed, so we don’t have to go through

this again next year,” said Thibodeaux.

With additional cuts of three percent in departments that had not previously volunteered reductions and with the adopted tax rate of .5299 the adopted budget is expected to have ending cash and investments balance of $1,031,302.

The largest reductions came from capital outlay cutting $3,290,853 and major road construction cutting $300,000. Freezing elected

officials pay and other payroll deductions, excluding insurance, cut $202,721 from the budget. Group insurance reduced the budget another $15,448.

The tax rate of .5299 set by commissioners is the same as last year’s tax rate. Only residents whose property value has increased will see a raise in taxes. If your property’s valuation is the same as last year, your taxes will remain the same. The taxes are for

maintenance and operation of the County only; the County has no debt at this time.

In other business the court set the salaries, expenses and other allowances of elected County and precinct officials for fiscal year 2012/2013 as those published in the newspaper Sept. 15.

They also accepted a payment of $370,822.87 from the state comptroller for sales tax for the month of July and paid bills totaling $912,391.93.

The second Monday of each month was designated as the regular commissioners court sessions as required by local government code 81.005. The time of the Oct. 1 meeting was changed to 10 a.m.

A request for $20,000 from the Spindletop Center was accepted by commissioners and is a budget item.

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BC Heritage Festival Sept. 29 Staff Report

For The Record

The Second Annual Bridge City Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Bridge City Community Center on W. Roundbunch Road. The event is put on by the Bridge City Historical Society. Admission to the festival is $l per person donation.

The festival will host more than 15 food vendors, a carnival, music stage with live bands, a dunking booth, a petting zoo and many other activities and games for kids, a silent auction, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts including jewelry, candles, crosses, etc.

Last year, they had over 2,000 people attend the inaugural festival. Proceeds from the festival go towards collecting and preserving the history of Bridge City.

For anyone wanting to volunteer to help at the event or donate supplies, prizes or funds, please send an e-mail to info@bchistorical.com.

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Board members and sponsors line up in preparation of the 7th annual gold tournament to benefit Orange Christian Services. Pictured left to right; Lou Garriga, Kathy Garriga, Bill Belcher, Maureen McAllister, David Self, Judy Jensen, Ross Smith, Duane Henley, Ann Ezell, and Ben Ezell. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber.

7th annual golf tournament to benefit OCS Debby Schamber For The Record

Orange Christian Services are hoping the 7th annual golf tournament on Oct. 6 at the Sunset Grove Country Club is their “hole in one” to keep their program up and going.

The golf tournament is their only fundraiser of the year which makes it a very important event.

Twenty-one teams are set to participate in the 18hole tournament. However, they are still seeking businesses and individuals to purchase sponsor signs to be placed at each hole. The 12 inch by 24 inch signs are $100 each.

“We serve Orange County residents in need of assistance in emergency or crisis situations,” said Judy Jensen, director of OCS.

OCS will be celebrating 30 years of helping people in Orange County. They strive daily to achieve their motto of “God’s love in Action.”

The community support has been “wonderful.”

OCS does receive grants, but they have continued to be of a lesser amount and later in the year, which makes the fundraiser so much more important, Jensen said.

“It’s been a month to month faith walk,” Jensen said.

The tournament will being with a “shotgun” start at 8 a.m. and finish with lunch at noon in the Sunset Grove County Club dining room.

As of the end of August for the year 2012, there were 6,613 families who were assisted. In addition, there were 17,498 people who received food, 13,444 people who received clothing and 125 families re-

Two suspects arrested in OC narcotics investigation Staff Report

For The Record

When Vidor Police officers from the Street Crimes Unit knocked on the door at 360 Melrose on Monday, they were able MATT to see drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the residence.

Officers received consent to enter and search the premises.

According to Chief of Police Dave L. Shows, once inside the residence, the officers saw several syringes, empty bath salt containers, empty prescription bottles, and spoons clearly being used as drug paraphernalia.

The two males inside the residence were taken into custody. One was identified as James Arnold Murray. The second, the home owner, was Shelton Guy Matt.

Both suspects were transported to the Vidor Police Department for booking procedures.

They were later transported to the Orange County Jail and released to the on duty jailers.

Shelton Matt was charged with possession of controlled substance in a drug free zone, possession of drug paraphernalia and had an outstanding capias warrant out of Orange County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. Matt was arraigned

by Orange County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 David Peck. Matt’s bonds were set at

$1,500 for possession of a controlled substance drug free zone, $500 for possession of drug paraphernalia, and $217 for the JP 4 capias warrant.

James Murray was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and his bond was set at $500.

“The narcotics investigation stems from complaints to the Street Crimes Unit from another Law Enforcement agency and our citizens,” said Shows.

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ceiving financial aid.

Those wanting to help OCS can do it not only with the golf tournament, but throughout the year as well.

Donations are “humbly and graciously” accepted.

Items from the pantry and household are welcome as well as clothes and monetary donations. However, furniture and appliances are not accepted. As the temperatures become cooler, there will be an increased need for blankets and coats.

This year the title sponsors for the golf tournament are Akrotech and David Self Ford. Other sponsors for this year’s tournament are Gopher Industries, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Dal Sasso Realty, Vincent Recycling and Henley Construction Company.

For more information, contact OCS at 409-8860938.

Cold case leaves investigators searching for new clues Debby Schamber For The Record

It has been more than three years since Billy Harris, 71, of Orange was found dead at a residence located at 518-C Dupont Drive.

Officers from the Orange Police Department were called to the small frame house in the Cove area in May 2009 after an acquaintance had found him dead on the floor facing kitchen area. The door was slightly ajar when they arrived at the scene and found the body and confirmed there were “no signs of life.”

It was noted in the report there was both old and new damage to the door jamb. In addition, near the victim’s head was a hole in the wall where the sheetrock had been damaged, according to reports.

It was reported Harris did not live at the residence in which he was found.

Precinct 3 Judge Janice Menard was called to the HARRIS scene and she ordered an autopsy. Initially, officers thought he died a natural death. However, it was discovered he actually died of a gunshot wound to his head.

As a result, it was determined to be a homicide and an investigation was launched.

Orange Animal Control was called to the scene to remove more than a dozen cats from the area. Investigators were then able to work more effectively and collect evidence from the scene.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Seashell Prisoners tells story of local woman’s peril

Debby Schamber For The Record

What was once in the local headlines in 2004 of a grandmother, Frances Collins, leaving the country with her 3-year-old granddaughter, Nocona Burton, to escape the abuse the toddler suffered is now a book, “Seashell Prisoners.”

It was Collins’ faith in God which she relied on to help her through the difficult times of living on a island in Honduras.

Collins began her trek to Honduras following a hearing in which the little girl’s father was awarded visitation rights. Collins dreaded each visit as the distraught toddler was returned back to her house. She took her to doctors for exams and contacted Child Protective Services many times, but felt her efforts were fruitless.

Finally she could take no more and decided to flee the country with her granddaughter in tow in a 1986 cream colored Cadilliac. However, she initially thought she wanted to go to Costa Rica, but discovered it was not the place she needed to be. Her daughter and mother of the child, River JoNey, had gone to Honduras and encouraged her to do the same.

But, her journey was halted in Guatemala as they attempted to cross the border since Collins’ passport was expired. They returned to a nearby city, Tapachula, where she would have to wait

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available on Facebook on with Nocona for it to be successfully their page, Seashell prisoners mailed to her. She later learned the or on Amazon.com. city was considered a “stopover” for “God showed me the book those fleeing the U.S. would go to the nations and After a brief stint in Costa Rica, its now showing 25 countries she decided to follow River to Honviewing the Facebook. God duras. Together they finally landed also showed me the book on the island of Roatan near the capwould breakdown strongital of Honduras. She made the most holds and set the captive free. of her time of eight years on the isThe book would also help inland by opening Casa Calico, a hotel dividuals have a better undernear the water for tourists. The tourstanding of God. From the ist varied and came from countries many comments it is doing such as Italy, Germany, Canada, Britthat and a lot more. He also ain and the U.S. Her hotel was a sucsaid if the enemy tried to cess and provide income. Eventually, come up against us they missionaries in the area flooded the would be cut down,” said Colhotel as well. The threat of being arlins in a statement. “All the rested at any time was an everyday great reviews are beyond part of their lives. what myself or my family Then came the day in 2002 when could have ever imagined. My she was arrested and brought back to original intent was not to use the U.S. to face the federal charges of the book to tear down anyone kidnapping. Over a year later, she but to lift up the name of Jepleaded guilty and was sentenced to sus . Over and over throughseven months in prison and seven out the eight years in Hondumonths house arrest. ras and 15 year journey...God Since then, life has gone on. Colcontinued to prove himself lins’ son, Todd Burton lives close to Fort Worth while River has graduat- Frances Collins at a book signing on Sunday at Dayle Foreman’s to be King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He directed my path ed from Texas A&M and is now working in North Texas. Nocona is attending Lamar University throughout the whole thing. The Holy Spirit told me when i in Beaumont where she is studying sociology. Collins’ daughter, originally left with Nocona it was a huge testimony and everyone Anna, has opened a consignment shop, Asher Luis, in Orange. that read the book would gain something from it.”

Collins says she is available to share their testimony in front of She has copies of the book for sale at the shop on Strickland Drive. Collins’ has been busy doing book signings. The next one groups or churches. is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29. Copies of the book are also

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just received a $380,000 payment from the state for the Shelter of Last Resort project on Farm Road 1442. He said the state is up to date on payments of Hurricane Ike first-round money.

Commissioners accepted the recommendation of Lynda Gunstream, tax assessor-collector, to reject a bid for property on Bridgeview and except a bid for property on First Street.

Commissioners also signed a lease agreement for offices occupied by social services through Dec. 31 for $900 a month. After December, the space will be rented on a month-to-month basis with option to terminate with 30 days written notice because the office is expected to change location within the first three months of 2013.

Commissioners also approved language changes to update the employee handbook.

Investigators had some “persons of interest” in the case, but were “short of anything solid,” in order to make an arrest. Harris has been known to be involved in illegal activities and investigators cannot rule out the fact of drug activity being involved in the case.

Texas Rangers were called in on the case as a “second set of eyes” to see if they could help develop any new leads or avenues to pursue. But, were unsuccessful.

Investigators with OPD are asking the public for assistance in the case.

Anyone with any additional information on the case is asked to call the Orange Police Department at 409-883-1026.

NARCOTICS FROM PAGE 1 our citizens to get involved and work together with our police department. If you see high volumes of vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering and exiting one residence in your neighborhood you need to contact the police department. Working together we can build a safer community for our children,” concluded Shows.

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Music washes away the dust Debby Schamber For The Record The German poet, Berthold Auerbach, once wrote, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

Jerry Nichols, 52, of Vidor, works as a security guard during the day. But, he performs with his band every chance he gets and when he steps on stage, it is like a whole different world.

“There is no place that makes me any happier than being on stage,” Nichols said. “When I play music, its time to let my hair down and leave the problems behind.”

Nichols never studied music during his childhood in Wynne, Ark. But, his older sisters took piano lessons when he was four years old. The teacher and his sisters would do the lessons and Nichols would just listen to them nearby. After the teacher left, he would practice on the piano what he had heard. Even though he can’t read music, he was the pianist for the church by the time he was 10 years old just by hearing the music he loved.

His mother and siblings all played musical instruments and would often have a “jam session” which still occurs when they get together. However, his father often joked, he “could not play a radio without static.”

His taste in music is not limited to one type.

“Just any type of music fascinated me,” Nichols said.

Over the years, Nichols has learned to play several instruments such as lead and bass guitar, keyboards, drums, a fivestring banjo and a mandolin.

Nichols moved to Texas in 1989 and worked in the drywall business for 25 years. One thing which remained the same was music. It was always a part of his life. He met some people and formed a band, Texas Thunder. They started playing in local “honkey-tonks.” One band member who has remained constant throughout the years has been Ronnie Herrera.

“He’s a fantastic musician,” Nichols said.

Nichols added, Herrera is the “jokester” of the group and is known for pulling pranks.

“He’s got a story for everything,” he added.

Nichols also when on stage is known for his jokes and poking fun at his large stature but what really shines through is his big

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Nichols is said to During his youngbe a “laid back” guy. er years, Nichols But, when he steps wanted a career in on stage, people are music. However, he often surprised at was never in the the difference. He right place at the admits he sometimes right time. But, his gets nervous, but talent has carried that too goes by the him far and he was wayside once he is on opened for many fastage. mous stars such as Jerry Nichols performs with his band, The Texas Thunder.

“I have been doing Lee Greenwood, this so long, it Steve Warner and doesn’t bother me Clint Black. much anymore,” Nichols said.

Those wanting to see a live band on Friday nights can see When not performing with his band, he also can be seen perNichols and his seven piece band at Benoits Louis Hall located at Highway 12 and FM 1132. They play traditional country with forming with only two or three people. He also travels within a 100 mile radius to perform. some newer top 40 country hits in the mix. They also play 60s No matter where he is playing music, his biggest fan of 32 and 70s rock and roll. years, also known as his wife Judy, is always nearby. She is often ‘I just love it,” Nichols said. “It’s in my blood.” seen helping out with the equipment or the lights.

The “high energy” act can sometimes get a little “crazy.” The “She is not just a spectator, but is there by my side,” Nichols band often stops to have “story time” to talk about “crazy casaid. “I would not be where I am today without my wife and juns’ or “three old ladies” which often gets the crowd to share kids.” in a laugh or two.

Nichols knows each time he steps on the stage, he is taken According to Nichols, the hall is a family oriented place with from his everyday life where the music begins and leaves the a smoke-free environment. Those wanting to drink alcohol can problems behind while it washes away the dust, but never the bring their own. There is a $10 cover charge per person to get stardust. through the doors. But, it is often sold out and it is best to call

Pickup truck brings meaning to “bigger in Texas”

Debby Schamber For The Record Size does matter — at least that’s what it says on the side

of Chris Boyett’s 2005 International Commercial Extreme pickup Truck also known as the CXT. The rare pickup truck is

seen often in Orange as Boyett conducts business. The International CXT is said to be world’s biggest production pickup truck for commercial business owners. Boyett purchased his truck from a person in Basile, La. The unique truck was developed from a 20-ton hauler and other International severe service trucks used by the construction, government and waste industries. It is built on the same platform as dump trucks and snowplows. As a result, it is unrivaled in capability, size and appearance. It can haul three times the payload of “normal” pickups. The CXT was built at the company’s assembly plant in Gar-

land, but the pickup beds were supplied by Ford Motor Company who also used them on their Ford Super Duty pickup trucks.

According to Boyett, his pickup has four-wheel drive.

The bed of his pickup also has a hydraulic tilt and is called a “dump bed.”

Additionally, it features a 70-gallon fuel tank, as well as a spacious interior with crew cab design that seats five and can be customized to meet owners’ specific needs. Boyett’s pickup is painted a very

dark green which glistens in the sunlight along with the chrome grill and wheels.

According to International, the CXT features the DT 466 diesel engine with a horsepower rating of 220 hp and a 540 pound-foot of torque. As a result, the truck is capable of hauling up to 20 tons, which in this area can come in handy, if you can find a boat to equal the massive size.

“I love it,” Boyett said.

Despite the tough appearance and powerful engine this truck is a favorite of Boyett’s

children who are ages three and six years old. They often request to be taken to school in the show stopper.

However, with a big truck comes issues such as the cost of driving it. Boyett says he gets about 10 miles to each gallon of fuel. Plus, parking can be an issue as well.

“It’s not the easiest to park,” Boyett said.

But, Boyett said he drives the truck “just because of what it is,” which can be a whole lot of fun.

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From the Creaux’s Nest “BUM” ORANGE’S TREASURE--BORN SEPT. 29, 1923 O.A. “Bum” Phillips was born Sept. 29, 1923 on John Street in Orange, Texas. “Bum.” the most popular and most well known native to ever come out of Orange County turns 89 years old on Saturday. All of Bums children were born in Orange, including son Wade, who started his coaching career at Stark High. He has been a longtime successful NFL coach and is presently defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. The Phillips family roots run deep in Orange County. Bum’s uncles were Sammy and Monroe Parrish, his mother’s brothers. Regardless of where Bum traveled in the country when asked he always proudly said he is from Orange, Texas. His folks are buried here and at one time I heard him say, “That’s where I’m from and that’s where I will be buried.” Bum still has relatives in Orange County. It continues to amaze me that with all the recognition Bum and Wade brings to Orange County, that nothing has ever been done to recognize them here. Other places, including Houston, recognize the Phillips contributions but at home no service organization, municipality or community leaders have made any effort to pay Bum the tribute he deserves.

Even Mid-County has a street named for Bum. One thing I’ve noticed for a long time is that Orange County is about absent when it comes to recognizing their own and there are several who deserve it. For all these years where have our cities and chambers been? Check Lubbock and other places and see what the chambers have done to bring recognition to those who bring recognition and pride to their communities.*****Speaking of heritage and roots, this weekend the Heritage Festival at Bridge City will be held from Thursday, Sept. 27 through Saturday, Sept 29. The second annual festival features a new and improved carnival, bigger and better. Bands, plenty of food booths, artist, crafts, bingo, beer and wine gardens and Pappy’s Petting Zoo. Carnival rides start at 6 p.m., Thursday. Several bands will play throughout the festival. Marjorie Hatton, from a pioneer family, is the honoree. A lot of fun for everyone. Make plans to come, the kids will love it.*****I’ve got to get going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

LOCAL BOY IN NATIONALS’ RECORD BOOK For the first time in over 70 years, a Washington major league baseball team is headed to the playoffs. The Washington Nationals play in the National East division. They were formally the Montreal Expos. The Nationals have used five different opening day starting pitchers in their eight seasons. The Nationals played their home games at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium from 2005 to 2007. Their first home opener in that stadium was in 2007. The starting pitcher for the first opener was a young man with deep roots in Orange County, John Patterson, of Orange. A West Orange-Stark grad who signed a major league contract for $6.075 million as an 18 year old right out of high school. Patterson made stops in Arizona, the Expos and the Nationals. His rookie season, 2002, he had a 3.22 ERA. In 2004, he had a 3.57 ERA. Then he got hurt. In 2005, John posted a 9-7 record with a 3.13 ERA. In that same year, he pitched his first complete game shutout, beating the Dodgers 7-0. In 2009, Patterson’s four hit shutout was called the greatest pitching performance in Nationals history by the Washington Post baseball writer, Dave Sheinin. It had been quite a ride for a youngster from Orange Texas. On Nov. 10, 2007, he married Shannon Schambeau, a 2005 Miss District of Columbia and 2006 Miss America finalist. John is in the record books as the Nationals very first opening day starting pitcher. There have been only five. John is now retired due to a reoccurring injury to his pitching arm. A special baseball cap was designed and worn for that fist opening day game in Washington. John sent Roy Dunn one of those special caps from that special day when a local boy made baseball history.

Roy proudly displays that treasure in his den. John Patterson is one of many youngsters who went off and made Orange County proud. We should never fail to recognize them.

NEW LAS SABINAS PUBLICATION NOW OUT Las Sabinas, the official publication of the Orange County Historical Society is out with a new issue. This volume features the life and times of the Claude Louis Wingate family. Anyone who raised in Orange County is familiar with the Wingate family and the mark they made on the areas history. Their story, one of a pioneering family, is well written by Maureen Lawrence Shupp, a Wingate granddaughter. I found their story very interesting. I’m one of the fortunate people who has known all of Claude and Lumera Bonin Wingates children and was friends with most of them. An interesting bunch indeed. You can purchase a copy of Las Sabinas for $6 or you can join the Historical Society and receive the quarterly magazine. Membership is only $20 a year for age 65 and over or $25 for a family membership.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 Jim Stelly, president of Ducks Unlimited, announced that Doug Harrington has been named the chapter’s “Sportsman of the Year.” Harrington, owner of Harrington’s Pharmacy, has been a Ducks Unlimited member 25 years. John Thomas nominated Harrington.(Editor’s note: Doug now lived in Spring, Texas. He has been battling cancer the past year, however we heard from him last week and the doctors at M.D. Anderson told him he was fine to go and they didn’t want to see him for six months. That is great news to his

family and friends.)*****Four Orangefield beauties vie for homecoming queen. They are Gina Garza, Rachel Giarratano, Terrina Johnson and Nikki Staggs. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. Those ladies are now in their late twenties. We hope life for them has gone like they planned it.)*****Orange County is keeping an eye on Hurricane Isidore. It’s a category four and the best guess is that it will hit between Cameron, and Vermillion Bay. However, if it hits Lake Sabine directly it could put eight to ten feet of water on top of Bridge City.*****A.J. Lemoine Sr., 77, a native of Plaucheville, La. and longtime resident of Bridge City, died Sept. 21. An Army veteran he served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a longtime telephone repair man and knew most folks in the community. (Editor’s note: A.J. was one of the great guys we had the good fortune to have known.)*****Bridge City’s Matt Bryant scored all the points in the New York Giants 9 to 6 win over the New Orleans Saints.*****Joe and Barbara LaGrappe celebrate their 25th anniversary on Sept. 29. (Editor’s note: Joe, a great guy, has since passed away.)*****A roast of Rep. Ron Lewis nets $14,000 for CASA. Judge Buddie Hahn, David Montagne, Beth Rach and Gov. Rick Perry were among the roasters.

Perry, during his remarks, mentioned Ron’s name on the Lamar Library but Perry went on to say, “That shouldn’t go to Ron’s head because it seems to me if you are an East Texas politician you really haven’t made it until they name a prison for you.” Lewis, 50, is not running for re-election and says he probably will not run for public office again.*****Trey Rhodes turns 18 on Sept. 24. (Editor’s note: Ten years later that happy-go-lucky teenager is 28, only two years away from 30. I told you guys time would fly by.)*****Newton beat Matt Peebles and the Bridge City Cardinals 21-0, holding Peebles to 56 yards rushing in 16 totes.

35 Years Ago-1977 Dignitaries from throughout the state attend activities honoring State Rep Wayne Peveto, Price Daniel Jr., candidate for attorney general, House Speaker Bill Clayton, State Sen. Carl Parker and many other office holders. and over 650 citizens were in attendance as Orange County Commissioners proclaim Sunday, Sept. 24 Wayne Peveto Day. Roy Dunn and Harold Beeson served as co-chairmen of the event. Committee members were Sharon Bearden, Dudley Baker, Bobby Cormier, Tim Lieby, Flo Edgerly, Bertie Ferguson and Dr. Jo Ben Welch. Food was prepared

by W.T. Oliver and his crew. Entertainment was furnished

by Don Jacobs, Brad Love and recording artist Betty Jo Spears. The large event was held at the DERA Club.*****John Hill, state attorney general, makes a stop to Orange County.

Hill, a candidate for governor, was critical of incumbent Gov. Dolph Briscoe.*****Happenings around the courthouse: Vivian Dorman, in charge of the credit union, has about decided that daughter Donna is experiencing a false pregnancy since she and husband Jack have waited so long for their first grandchild. If Donna continues to hold out, the Dorman’s will become grandparents in February when son Johnny and wife Connie are expecting their first child.***Wauldine Laughlin has a new grandson, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, presented by daughter Kathy.***Bobbie Burgess, wife of Don and daughter of Joe and Wilma Grossman, gave birth Monday to a 10 pound baby girl.*****Keble Free is going to give marriage another try when he weds Shawn Gwen Gallager Pierce. Not her first time either.*****Ed Lovelace now operates “Ed’s Worm Farm” near Call, Texas.*****Houston Oiler coach and Orange native, Bum Phillips, celebrates a birthday. His Oilers had an impressive 16-10 win over Green Bay.*****Muhammad Ali takes on Ernie Shaver in a title bout later this week.*****West OrangeStark whipped up on Beaumont CP, 60-0. They take on undefeated 22-AAAA Forest Park next.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Lynn Gremillion, Kara Day, John Harrell, Mary Gremillion, Sandra Rose, Theresa Blanchard, Vicki Jeter, Byron Buchanan, Bob Blacksher, C.G. Birdwell, Dan Barclay, Deven Young, Gaynell Murrell, Hayley Dardeau, Justin Burchfield, Jack Short, Michael Coffey, Morgan Applebach, Starla Lee, Todd Shuford, Jeff Batchelor, Kevin Hall, Mike Hughes, Ray Dahl, Scott Harris, Brigitte Howard, Jakey Morgan, Lizzie Elms, Corey Sonnier, Scott Haggard, Sherry Mulhollan,Zack Sarver, Darryl Brinson, Mat Taylor, Peggy Derouen, Brigitte Howard, Terry Brown, Aaron Milligan, Cliff McCardle, Priscella Burns, Richard Estes, Ricky Benefield, Al Goodwin, Brandon Taylor, Debbie Tutt, Denna Elizondo, Tricia Longlois, Jacob Longlois, Martha Hankins, Robert Dale Vance, Justin Birchfield, Richard Albair, Howard Fisher, Rob Strause, Jamie Freeman, Eric Covington, Jimmy Glover, , Keely Guidry, Kimberly Cooper, Meg Clark, Skylar Rowley, Brandon Gerrald, Gerald Brignac, Grace Corkran, Kenton James, Tony Lummus, Glenn Ray, Jason Ray, Ann Wilkinson, Collin Stanley, Herb Spencer, J.V. Chauvin and Jo Bramhan.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our prayers go out to Dorothy Harmon who has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.*****Judge Buddie Hahn, one of our favorite folks, had surgery Tuesday to correct a bulging disk in his neck. Speedy recovery.*****I wonder what‘s up with attorney Steve Parkhurst? He has been spotted wearing a neck collar. Did he have surgery also?*****District Attorney John Kimbrough has hired a new legal secretary, Joeydale Dronett. He also hired Kathleen Morgan as one of his assistant district attorneys. Two lovely ladies. Not bad to look at either.*****Sharon Bearden, when he was DA back in 1982, hired Ruthie Hannegan. Last Friday, Bearden walked over to the DA’s office to extend Ruthie a special happy birthday wish.*****Judge Pat says,” I bet he didn‘t bring a gift.” Now that‘s the pot calling the kettle black. Speaking of Pat, he and Rosalie’s granddaughter Whitney turned 15 years old last week, Sept. 23. Boy, that‘s hard to believe.*****Also, I understand that Capt. Chuck Uzzle has a birthday soon. Over the years Chuck has been good to us. Best wishes.*****Fact check: An analysis in political fact finders have found that viewers of FOX News are the least informed on political matters. FOX starts with kernels of truth and then twists the subject often beyond recognition. Fact Finders also found FOX News regular viewers are not only less knowledgeable but also less educated. My view is that Hannity and that bunch at FOX feed those who are gullible enough to watch a daily dose of Castrol Oil.*****Commissioners Court has finalized the budget for another year. No easy job during trying times. It‘s hard to make everyone happy during good times but it‘s impossible during difficult times. However, year in and year out, they face their task as good fiscal conservatives and get the job done.*****A week away, on Oct. 3, will be the first of three presidential debates. According to swing state polls the burden in on Mitt Romney. A good showing, a triple won‘t be good enough, he has to hit a walk off grand slam for it to be a game changer. I believe Paul Ryan is a drag. He should have picked Sen. Rob Portman.*****We purchased three

dozen blue claw crabs and 10 pounds of large, fresh shrimp from Ike, at Muddy Water Marina. Believe me Margie Stephens can eat her weight in boiled crabs. We also picked up lunch last Thursday. They have a large menu, including homemade stuffed blue claw crabs.*****Speaking of restaurants, Peggy’s on the Bayou will soon start on a large expansion. They finally got by all the regulations.*****We hear Bruce and his crew at Burger Town is getting good response to their new resturant. The food is good and it‘s a trip back into the 1950‘s.*****Cathy, at Sure Catch Restaurant, in Bridge City says folks are taking advantage of their lunch specials.*****There are many great places to eat right here at home. Pay them a visit.*****The Orange County boys in the NFL all had wins. The wildest finish was Earl Thomas and the Seahawks getting away with a win over Green Bay because of officiating. Matt Bryant and Atlanta are 3-0 and maybe the best defense in the NFL. Wade Phillips and the Houston Texans, after a win are also 3-0. Maybe second best defense in the NFL.*****A few folks we know who celebrate their special day this week. On Sept. 26, Rev. John Harrell marks another year. Thank the Lord.***Also celebrating on the 26 is Joey Hargrave.***Lesley Bradley celebrates on Sept. 27.***Also on Sept. 27, Tim’s boy Mike Hughes, is a year older and Justin Burchfield will be 8***Angelique Cook reaches that big 30 year old milestone on Friday Sept.

28.***Our buddy, former Record editor, Darryl Brinson, is also a Sept. 28 baby, as is Greg Bostwick.***Along with “Bum” Phillips other folks celebrating Saturday Sept. 29 are Joy Young Parish, who turns 90. Joy was married to Bum’s uncle the late Monroe Parish.***Celebrating on the 29th is longtime friend, Debbie’s dad, Cliff McCadle.***Happy birthday also to Irene Pachuca on Sept. 29.***Celebrating on Sept. 30th are a bunch of good folks: Dean Granger, Martha Hankins, Robert’s widow and Rob Strause all mark their big day Sept. 30.***Our buddy Howard Fisher, who married well many years ago is a year older.***Another guy who married well and gets to sleep with Karen Jo, is Robert Dale Vance. He celebrates his birthday Sept. 30.***Richard Albair, the chief cook and bottle washer at Peggy’s on the Bayou will be a year older. Maybe Peggy will give him a day off. *****Happy 66th anniversary Oct. 2 to special friends Virginia and Millard “Neighbor Cox”. Poor Ms. Ginny, she’s paid her dues to heaven. One thing is for sure though, Cox loves that woman.

CELIBRITY BIRTHDAYS Olivia Newton-John will be 64 on Sept. 26; Linda Hamilton, 56 and Serena Williams, 31.***Meat Loaf will be 65 on Sept. 27; Lil Wayne, 30; and Avril Lavigne, 28.***Janeane Garofalo will be 48 on Sept. 28; Gwyneth Paltrow, 40 and Hilary Duff, 25.***Ian McShane will be 70 on Sept. 29; Tom Sizemore, 51.***On Sept. 30, Fran Drescher will be 55; Eric Stoltz, 51 and Jenna Elfman, 41.***Randy Quaid will be 62 on Oct. 1; Mark McGwire, 49 and Blu Catrell, 36.***Kelly Ripa will be 42 on Oct. 2; Sting, 61 and Camilla Belle, 26.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Agnes Comeaux attended a reception and dinner at a local hotel in Lafayette. When the event ended she rushed to da bashroom. After finishing her business she started patting herself down looking for her car keys. She looked at da table where she sat. No key. She realized she must of left dem keys in da ignition. Agnes then came to a terrifying conclusion. She bust thru da door and sure nuff da lot was empty.

She called da police her, told dem were she was and confessed she had left da keys in da car and it had been stolen.

While waiting for da police she made da call she dreaded da most. She call her husband Clovis and say, “Honey, me I left da keys in da car and it’s been stolen.”

After a long pause Clovis say, “Damnit Agnes, I dropped you off me.”

Embarrassed Agnes say, “Well Clovis, please come get me.”

“I will Agnes as soon as I convince dis policeman I haven’t stole you car.”

C’EST TOUT The worst congress since Harry Truman coined the 1948 congress “Do Nothing” is off again. After five weeks vacation, they showed up at the Capital to eat their lunch, collect their pay and vote against a jobs bill for returning veterans and after only eight days took off for another seven weeks. They left many issues undone including the urgent farm bill, postal service overhaul, immigration reform and also the budget bill. Just a few things but that’s not unusual, they have sat on their hands for four years doing absolutely nothing to help the American people or help advance the country. It’s no doubt the congress has a 12 percent approval rating. It’s amazing that despite all the road blocks, the country has made slow but steady gains. Next week, if I have the time and space, I will explain why the country will do better, much better, in President Obama’s second term.

Texas voters are left in the cold. We will have absolutely nothing to do with who is elected president but a $300 million battle is being waged in seven swing states. Romney must win six of them to have a chance. A loss in Florida and Ohio and he’s done. Ryan’s not helping in Wisconsin. Both candidates appear very amateurish on the campaign trail while Obama appears very presidential and knowledgeable.

I still wonder why Sen. McCain, given the choice between Romney and Palin, picked Sarah for his VP running mate.

If only we knew that. I bet it goes back to manipulating taxes in foreign countries. Mitt will never release multiple tax returns, it would be deadly. Meanwhile, consumer confidence is up and the U.S. is on the upswing. Oh well, I don’t know why we even bother, the choice for president is not one we will make. One thing I’d bet on is if Obama is re-elected, Assad, in Syria, might as well pack his bags. He’s history and the “Little Rat” in Iran is in deep do-do. I believe the President when he says Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. He doesn’t play games when it comes to foreign policy and national security.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine with Uncle Jim at Novozsky’s this week and back at Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome. *****Gotta go.

Thanks for your time. We got a lot of response from Mike Trahan’s column on “Sadie” last week. Read the last chapter this week. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

British/American duo entertains with puppetry

Rick Conte (left) portrays Dog in the Puppet Nation production of “The Man Who Plants Trees” with actor/puppeteer partner Richard Medrington (right). Photos courtesy of Puppet Nation

Penny LeLeux For The Record Families can enjoy a fun day at the theater Sunday when the “Man Who Planted Trees” returns to the Lutcher Theater. The tale from the 50s was adapted for the stage by Richard Medrington and performed by puppets. “It’s a classic parable about life,” said Medrington. “It’s about planting trees, but it’s more than that. Its how one man can make a difference by doing small things. It won’t necessarily make you rich or famous, but you can really change the part of the world you live in.”

Medrington is English but has lived in Scotland for 20 years. Rick Conte, Medrington’s partner and the other actor/puppeteer is from Georgia, but has lived in Scotland a little bit longer than that. “He takes on a very important character, the part of Dog. He’s a very central character.” The third person in Puppet State is Medrington’s wife, Elspeth Murray.

Medrington said the show has a very American/British feel to it. “The humor translates well, it works well in Britain and it works just as well in America.”

An agent from Austin saw “The Man Who Planted Trees” in Edinburgh and asked if they would be interested in bringing it to America.

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The show is about a shepherd and his dog who plants a forest one acorn at a time. Dog is the narrator of the story and one of the most lovable characters. Medrington said it was important to tell the story, but it also had to be entertaining and Dog fills that requirement The production remains intimate by only selling 250 seats to each show. It incorporates more of the senses than most theatrical productions. You will be able to smell the lavender in the fields and feel the mist in the air.

After each of the Sunday performances attendees will be invited to a “Tree Party” which will take place immediately following the show. Guests will meet the cast, enjoy refreshments and receive “Plant an Oak Tree” kits donated by Shangri-La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Each kit will include a pot, soil, several acorns and instructions for planting. The group who brings the most members to each of the Sunday performances will receive a tree to plant at the location of their choice.

Performances are at 2 and 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Lutcher Theater. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased now at www.Lutcher.org or 409-886-5535. The show will also be presented at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1, primarily for school groups, although these performances are also available to the public. The show is suitable for adults and children age 7 and up.

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

The following items are now available: eggplant, okra (red and green), purple hull peas, peppers (bell, banana & jalapeno), blueberries (frozen), blueberry juice, jams and jellies, fig preserves, pickled okra, salsa, chow-chow, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade bread, house plants, and more.

The vendors appreciate small bills if you have them.

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

Miss Bridgefield 2012 pageant rescheduled for Nov. 3 The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Miss Bridgefield 2012 Pageant at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Bridge City Middle School, located directly behind the Bridge City High School on Texas Avenue. The deadline to enter the pageant is Friday, Oct. 19. The community is invited to attend and support the youth of the community.For more information, please contact the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-735-5671 or email bridgecitychamber@sbcglobal.net.

Luther Stark class of 1954 to host reunion The former Lutcher Stark High School class of 1954 will be having their 58th class reunion on Sept. 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Letters have been mailed and notice via e-mail have been sent to those on file. The reservation deadline is Aug. 15. If you have not received notice, please contact Joette Evans Webb at 883-9432, 920-8683 or e-mail at jwebb4@gt.rr.com.

Do Well, Be Well Diabetes Education offered

Texas AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Classes for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 27. It is important to attend each week to receive the full education. The classes will be held at Baptist Orange Hospital fifth floor classroom. Call the Extension Office 882-7010 to register. There is a $10 recommended donation for the session.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012 (7:00pm) Beat the Heat: Organic Gardening - Enjoy a presentation by Master Gardener Gundrum Opperman to learn the time and money-saving opportunities of growing plants by working in an environmentallyfriendly manner. Admission is free. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a space, call 409.670.9799.

Saturday, September 29, 2012 (9:30 – 10:30am) Saturday Adventure Series: Wild and Rich Wetlands - During this family-friendly program, visitors will discovering critters that live in the swamp and play games to understand the important ecological role of swamps. Classes are free with paid admission. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a space, call 409.670.9799.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am - 5pm, Sunday, noon - 5pm. Admission varies.

712 Green Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.886.ARTS starkmuseum.org Saturday, September 29, 2012 (9:00am – 5:00pm) Museum Day Live! - Stark Museum of Art will participate in the Smithsonian Museum Day Live! and open their doors free of charge to the public, with the use of a Museum Day Live! Ticket. On this day, Docent Dr. Arlene Turkel will give a spotlight on “Georgia O’Keeffe and the artwork Gerald’s Tree II” at 11:00 am, noon and 1:00 pm. Visitors who bring a Museum Day Live! Ticket will receive a free box of note cards.

Tickets can be downloaded at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.

This ticket gives free entrance to two patrons for one day only and only one ticket is permitted per household, per email address.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Admission is free.

610 W. Main Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.883.0871 whstarkhouse.org Saturday, September 29, 2012 (9:00am – 4:30pm; last tour at 3:30pm) Museum Day Live! - The W.H. Stark House will participate in the Smithsonian Museum Day Live! and open their doors free of charge to the public, with the use of a Museum Day Live! Ticket. On this day, visitors who bring a Museum Day Live! Ticket will receive a free tour of The House, including fifteen rooms of original furnishings, American Brilliant Period cut glass, porcelains and other 18th and 19th century decorative accessories. Tickets can be downloaded at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. This ticket gives free entrance to two patrons for one day only and only one ticket is permitted per household, per email address.

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Sunday, September 30, 2012 (2:00pm and 5:30pm) The Man Who Planted Trees - Area families are invited to enjoy this hilarious, heart-warming puppet show, free of charge. Call the Lutcher Theater box office to reserve your seats. Join us for the postshow meet/greet with the cast and receive a “Plant an Oak Tree” kit from Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Call 409.886.5535 or visit lutcher.org for tickets.

Texans will be offering Living Well classes. These free classes are for those learning how to prevent diabetes and skills for healthy weight management. Classes will be held on Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 27. The classes will be held at Baptist Orange Hospital fifth floor classroom. Call the Extension Office 882-7010 to register.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host Jam Session The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sabine Aerie 2523, located at 803 North 28th Street in Orange, will host the first weekly jam session Sunday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. The music will vary from country, Cajun and swamp pop with an open stage. All entertainers are invited. Admission is free with no cover charge.

Food will be available for a nominal charge.

Thrift & Gift to host community sidewalk sale The Thrift & Gift Shop in Orange will be sponsoring their biannual community wide sidewalk sale on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are taking donations of furniture, clothing, Christmas decorations and other items.Covered spaces (app.

10x12) are still available to all interested parties for $12. All booth spaces are on a first come, first served basis. The Thrift & Gift Shop, with an assortment of household and vintage items, new quilts, clothing and vintage jewelry, will be open as well.

Chances will be sold on a newly created large quilt, which is on display in the store, for $1 each. The drawing will be held in December, the winner will be notified.Apply for booth spaces now at the Thrift & Gift Shop, located at 350 37th St. in Orange, or call 886-7649.

Lutcher Stark class of 1962 50th reunion The Lutcher Stark High School class of 1962 will hold their 50th class reunion from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange.

Friday evening will be a casual get-together. Saturday will be their main event, with a business-casual buffet dinner, program, visiting, dancing and music by Jim Dunaway.

For more information, please contact Sally Ragland Townsend, sjrt62@earthlink.net.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiser The Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road. The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

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

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

Service League searching for “Community Needs” The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from non-profit organizations only for application forms to receive financial assistance through their Community Needs Committee. The Service League encourages projects, events and activities that primarily target the good of all of the entire “Orange County” community.

To qualify, verification of non-profit status must be submitted with the Service League Needs application by Oct. 1, 2012.

Applications can be obtained by calling Mindy McKee at 409779-8867 or Carolyn Lemons at 409-670-1839 or emailing re-

quests to info@serviceleagueoforange.com.

Dusty Trails 4-H Pecan Fundraiser

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has our Dusty Trails 4-H Club selling the famous Durham-Ellis pecans from Comanche Texas. The club will be accepting orders until Oct.12, 2012. These pecans will be available for pickup about two weeks before Thanksgiving. Anyone who places an Order with the Dusty Trails 4-H Club will be picking up their order in Orange or Mauriceville.

Dusty Trails 4-H Club will be selling pecans, flavor pecans, specialty nuts and mixes at various prices. Raw pecans are $9 for a one pound bag, $28 for a three pound box and $43 for a five pound box.

To place an order call the Dusty Trails 4-H Club, Jessica Mayfield 409-886-5906 or orders can also be taken by any of the club members.

KOCB searching for community projects Keep Orange County Beautiful has access to limited funding to assist the cities of Orange County, or the county itself, in disposing of abandoned tires dumped on the side of the roads.

Such a project provides a discernible environmental benefit of providing proper disposal of these tires and reduces health threats associated with illegally dumped tires.

These dump sites can become breeding grounds for mosquitos and rodents that carry diseases, plus tire fires can result in the contamination of surface water, ground water and soils.

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

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

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

Mauriceville AA meets An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Mauriceville at the United Methodist Church on Highway 12. For more information call 409-670-6265.

BCHS reserved parking passes now available The 2012-2013 reserve parking passes are now available.

Please contact Cil Dixon in the Bridge City Athletic Department to purchase your pass. Limited quantities are available, so don’t want too long. If the passes do not sell out before our first home game, they will be selling them at the gate.

Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome!

The band performs Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day concerts.

At least one traditional band concert is performed annually.

Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Part 2: Aunt Sadie’s Wake Mike Trahan Special To The Record

Some of the people at Aunt Sadie’s Wake As time passed I began to wonder how much longer we would have Mother with us. One night, as I was just about ready to go to sleep, I suddenly felt the urge to get up and call Mom. I am a Delta pilot, and I had a three-day trip, that was scheduled to depart early the next morning. I asked her what she was up to and she said, “I am making cookies for the French Club meeting tomorrow night and visiting with our cousin Dudley Crochet and his wife.” I said, “Mom, I don’t want to keep you from your company. I am going out tomorrow and just wanted to call and tell you I love you.” She replied, “Have a safe trip son. I love you too!” Those were the last words she ever said to me.

We took off at seven o’clock. The first stop was New Orleans. As soon as we were parked at the gate the agent came rushing into the cockpit and said, “Captain Trahan, we have a message for you to call home immediately. It’s urgent!” My wife Sheila answered and she said, “Mike, your mother had a massive stroke last night. Richard found her this morning. She is still alive, but she is in critical condition. Theresa and Richard are with her at the hospital.”

My first thought was, “This is it. This is what we have been dreading.” I felt an overwhelming sadness. Then my lifetime of “Madame Cliché” training surfaced and I saw the positive side of it. I truly believe God decided that His faithful servant Sadie would not have to endure the long period of suffering so many lung cancer patients go through. Instead, He gave her a stroke to peacefully end her life.

Our next leg went back to my home base in Dallas. I asked Sheila to meet me at the airport with whatever clothes I might need. Then I called Crew Scheduling and told them I needed to get off my trip when we got to Dallas. My replacement was waiting at the gate when we landed, and Sheila and I immediately left for Orange. Jim and Jerry, who were college at the time, were also on their way to their grandmother’s side.

When we got to the hospital Theresa and Richard were standing by mother’s bed. Those two would take turns being by her side, around the clock, for the next two weeks. Mom appeared to be conscious but her eyes never seemed to focus on anything. I took her hand and told her we were all there. I think she knew.

We later talked with doctor and he said he bed. Jerry was napping and Sheila was reading did not think she would survive the stroke. I ex- in the family room. Jordan was with her dad at plained to him that Mother, in addition to not their apartment. Richard and Mother’s brother wanting chemo or radiation treatments, also did Donald were across the street. Mother appeared not want to be kept alive by artificial means. She to be resting comfortably. Her breathing was had a “living will” drawn up stating that wish. steady and effortless. I decided to say a Rosary.

Mother was very devoted to the Blessed VirHer only other wish was to die in her own home.

The doctor said, “Let’s see how she does for gin Mary; so I knew this was the perfect prayer a few days, and then we’ll decide what course to be saying in her behalf. We were all totalto take. The next day Mom went into a coma. ly exhausted, Mother most of all, and when I The doctor ordered an EEG and it showed very finished praying, I was inspired to ask one falittle brain activity. An MRI revealed massive vor of The Blessed Mother. I prayed silently, brain damage from the stroke. The doctor said “Dear Mary, your friend Sadie is so tired and so the cancer invading her brain was what caused ready to meet you. Would you please come get her?” Mother’s breathing pattern immediately the stroke. Her condition was very grave. changed. It was so sudden it starOne of our cousins, Father tled us. She almost died in the Walter Montondon, is a priest. hospital, so we knew the sympMother and I attended his first toms, and we knew her death was Mass over forty years ago. We imminent. We barely had time to called Walter and asked him to get everyone to her bedside. She come give her The Sacrament died within three minutes of my of Extreme Unction, which is request to The Blessed Mother. the Last Rite of the Catholic Mother’s was the most beauChurch. He said he would be tiful death one could imagine. honored to do that and also ofShe was in her own bed, in her fered to be the Celebrant at her own home, just as she wanted it Funeral Mass when the time to be. Her family was with her, came. After he finished, Walter holding her hand and telling her and I sat down for a chat. We how much we love her. There shared some happy memories was no great struggle. She just about Mom and then he said Mike Trahan took one last deep breath, and something I will never forget. He then – Shook Too; Aunt Sadie; said, “Mike, you have no worries about where your mother is going. She has led Sadie Babe; Fadie, Tee; Madame Cliché; Lolly; a very spiritual life. In fact, her entire life has Mother – was gone.

Epilogue – Miracles? been a ministry – a ministry of joy!”

Another thing Mother was famous for was After Mom had spent thirteen days in the hospital I asked the doctor to tell me exactly her flower garden. She was especially good at where we stood. He said, “Mike, your mother growing Day Lilies. She had them all around should have died ten days ago. She is definitely the house and every spring they bloomed in not going to make it.” I said, “Then we are tak- brilliant reds and oranges. Our friends, Rod and Natsy Rhodriguez, gave here a Tiger Liling her home.”

Mom was in her bedroom by noon on the ly in 1980. For some reason that plant never fourteenth day since her stroke. She was very bloomed. It always looked healthy and strong, agitated from all the moving around and her but no flowers came. It was planted just outside breathing was rapid and labored. Even though Mother’s bedroom window, and was just three she was in a deep coma I spoke to her as if she feet from where her head had been resting when could hear and understand me. I told her she she died. Mom refused to give up on that plant. was finally at home. I believe she understood She always said, “It will bloom someday. I know me because she relaxed and breathed easier af- it will. We just need to give it a chance.”

After they took Mother’s body away, I went ter that.

Throughout the day we kept vigil over her. We outside to get some air. As I rounded the cortold her what was going on and who was there ner of the house, I immediately noticed that with her. At nine o’clock that night Theresa, Tiger Lilly. On it were four of the most beautiJim, and I were sitting quietly beside Mother’s ful white lilies I have ever seen. I knew in that

Raise your “awareness” of benefits of life insurance

Karen Collier Special To The Record

Karen Collier Financial Advisor

You may be unaware of it, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And when you consider the lifetime of benefits you and your family may receive from life insurance, you might agree that a month isn’t too long to spend on this important part of your overall financial picture.

Unfortunately, too many Americans are uninsured or under-insured. In fact, nearly a third of all consumers think they need more life insurance, according to the 2012 Insurance Barometer Study, published by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation and LIMRA, a research and consulting organization that specializes in insurance and financial services.

And it appears that one of the main reasons so many people lack sufficient life insurance is their perception that they can’t afford it.

Yet, the cost for basic term life insurance has fallen by about 50 percent over the past 10 years, according to the LIFE Foundation.

The cost — financial, emotional and psychological — of

not having adequate life insurance certainly outweighs the expense of carrying the proper coverage. You’ll hear about many things that are designed to “last a lifetime,” but in the case of life insurance, that expression is appropriate.

Consider the various times in which you should look at the need for life insurance: When you’re married — Many married couples assume they won’t need life insurance until they have children. But if you or your spouse died, would the surviving spouse’s income be sufficient to pay off the mortgage, or even the rent? How about credit card balances, car loans or student loans?

When you’re married…with young kids — Now, in addition to having to pay off the mortgage if anything should happen to you, your surviving spouse will have to find the money to educate your children — and that’s a big challenge, given the rapidly escalating expenses associated with college. But with sufficient life insurance in place, your spouse can deal with the high costs of higher education. Furthermore, if you have permanent life insurance, such as whole life or universal life, you have the potential to build cash value, which you may be able to tap to help pay for college — while you’re still alive. (Keep in mind, though, that using some of your cash value could lower your policy’s death benefit.)

When your children are grown — Even with your children grown and gone, you can benefit from life insurance.

For example, if your spouse outlives you by a decade or more, will he or she have enough money to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle?

When you’re retired — Your

need for life insurance doesn’t retire when you do. For one thing, you may be able to access the cash value of your permanent insurance to help meet your retirement expenses. (Keep in mind this may affect your death benefit.) And your policy’s death benefit could help your children or other heirs deal with estate taxes, if any exist. Furthermore, if you’d like to be able to pass on something to your children or grandchildren, life insurance may be an ideal vehicle, because the proceeds are typically income tax free and can avoid the time-consuming process of probate.

Life Insurance Awareness Month only lasts 30 days — but, as we’ve seen, life insurance can offer a lifetime of benefits. So make sure you get the coverage you need.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Karen Collier, a local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Her office is located at 715 Texas Ave, Suite D in Bridge City. Her office number is 409-735-9413.

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Aunt Sadie instant that something powerful, wonderful, and miraculous had happened there that night.

Mother was right about that plant. It finally did bloom – at the hour of her death! I sincerely believe that The Blessed Mother did come to escort her friend Sadie to heaven, and that those lilies were left there by her, to comfort and reassure the rest of us.

Exactly one year later, on the anniversary of mother’s death, there were five white lilies on that plant. The next year it bloomed again, and again the year after that. We are very confident that “Lolly’s Lilly” as we now call it, will continue to bloom from now on.

Seven Years Later Lolly’s Lilly did something different in 2002.

This year it bloomed six days early, on the day Mother’s brother Donald Blanchard died! And this year, instead of the usual four to six flowers on several stems, it had just two flowers on one stem. Donald and Sadie (Shooktoo and Boolou) were very close as children and remained so throughout their lives. When I showed Donald’s son Richard the blooms he said, through his tears, “Shooktoo and Boolou are together again!”

Another “Little” Miracle!

In July 2002 we had a small family reunion.

My cousin Leah Trahan-Geautreaux, from Houma, Louisiana, came up to me and said, “Mike, I am so glad you are here. There is someone I want you to meet.” Then she turned around to her darling little two year old daughter and said, “Sadie, come over here and meet your cousin Mike!” I was overwhelmed. Leah and husband Kenny had picked the name Sadie when they learned they were expecting a daughter. “Little Sadie’ was due on March 13, but the doctor felt it would be better if they waited a few days before inducing labor. Because of that delay, “Little Sadie” was born on March 16 - her Great Aunt Sadie’s birthday!

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Deaths and Memorials Alexander Kade Barlow Orange Alexander Kade Barlow, infant son of Ashley and Trent Barlow of Orange, died shortly after his birth on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012.

A private service for the family will be held at a later date.

Alexander is survived by his parents, Ashley and Trenton Barlow Sr.; sister, Leah Jade Barlow; brothers, Trenton Wade Barlow Jr., Marcus Slade Barlow, Brandon Lee Mayo, Ryan Wells Contreras; grandparents, Aletha and Curtis Jackson, Bertha and Eddie Barlow Sr., Alice and Robert Hambleton, Rhonda and Scott Wells, Rodney and Tammie Rhodes; aunts, uncles and cousins.

“Mama and daddy loves you Alexander and we know you are in Heaven with Jesus.”

Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Rosa Mae Benoit Orange

Sylvia Maria Lemoine Bridge City Sylvia Maria Lemoine, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on Sept.

22, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Father Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church officiating.

Silvia was a loving wife and mother. She was born Nov. 18, 1927 in Plaucheville, La. to the late Edwin and Mary Lemoine.

She was a graduate of Plaucheville High School.

Sylvia is survived by her Husband, Marvin J. Lemoine Sr.; her Children, Donna Rice, Marylyn Malin, Bosco Lemoine, Pam Landry and Todd Lemoine; grandchildren, Daren, Allison, Michelle, Brandy, Candice, Cade, Cody and Misty, Chance, Jonah, and Madison; and fifteen Great grandchildren.

Sylvia had many hobbies which included; sewing, cooking, family time, being an Altar Society

Member, a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and a business owner.

Mary Frances Tinsley Winfrey Bridge City M a r y Frances Tinsley Winfrey, 87, of Bridge City passed away Saturday, Sept.

22, 2012, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with the Rev. Bob Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church Bridge City, officiating.

Graveside Services followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Born in Bland Lake, Texas on March 28 1925, Mary was the daughter of Charles Monroe Tinsley and Ida Pearl (Baggett) Tinsley. She was a member of First Baptist Church Bridge City and the AT&T Retirees Pioneer Club.

Mary enjoyed cooking and creating a loving home for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ottist, Paul, Harold and Jack Tinsley; and four sisters, Gussie Anderson, Ruth Dearing, Joyce Bellow and Betty Breitkruez.

Mary is survived by her husband, Orville C. Winfrey of Bridge City; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Elbert Chamblee of Bridge City; and son, Glen Winfrey of Onalaska.

She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Christopher Winfrey of Maryland, Nick Winfrey and wife, Jackie of Colorado and Doug Winfrey and wife, Ann of Colorado; two great-grandchildren, Brinley and Kayleigh Winfrey of Colorado; and best friend, Paula Hamner Alford.

Chris Winfrey, Nick Winfrey, Doug Winfrey, William Paul Tinsley, Ronnie Anderson and Mike Guillot served as pallbearers.

Pauline Kirkland West Orange Pauline Kirkland, 84, of West Orange passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at The Clairmont in Beaumont.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at First United Pentecostal Czhurch in Orange with the Rev. Gary P. Wheeler and J.W. Harrell officiating. Graveside Services followed at Frank’s Branch Cemetery in Fred, Texas.

Born in Corning, Ark. on June 15, 1928, Mrs. Kirkland was the daughter of Earnest and Cora (Barnett) Jiles. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange where she had served as a Prayer Leader.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vern W. Kirkland Sr.; son, Vern W. Kirkland Jr.; and daughter, Paulette Broussard.

Mrs. Kirkland is survived by her grandchildren, Cindy Guthrie and husband Hal of Houston, Wendell Stanley of Vinton, La., Geneva Adams of Bridge City, Shauna Thompson of California; and great-grandchildren, Shanice Baty and husband, Jeremy, Drake Thompson, Paige Thompson, Kadi Thompson and Cheyenne Stanley.

Jerry Wayne Hodgkinson Orange Jerry Wayne Hodgkinson, 71, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. David Milner officiating.

Jerry was born on July 2, 1941 to his parents, Palmire (Verrett) and Leroy Joseph Hodgkinson.

He was native and life long resident of Orange. He retired from Firestone Bridgestone after many years of employment as a process operator. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene.

Jerry was a loving man, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lero-

Hodgkinson; sisters, Ruby Corder, Shirley Ann Alexander; brothers, Cecil Joseph Hodgkinson, Ray Hodgkinson, Donald Lee Hodgkinson.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hodgkinson of Orange; daughter, Holly Antis of Katy; son, Gerald Hodgkinson of Orange; sister, Wanda Lou Harris of Mississippi; brothers, L J Hodgkinson of Orange, Charles Hodgkinson and wife Rosemary of Orange; grandchildren, Jonathon Beritiech, Joshua Beritiech, Jeffrey Beritiech, Emily Antis, Jacob Antis; great grandchildren, Xander Beritiech, Lexton Beritiech and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edward “Ed” Arthur Couture Orange Edward “Ed” Arthur Couture, 77, of Orange passed away at his home Sept.

17, 2012.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept.

21 at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with Pastor Gary P. Wheeler officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Couture was born Oct. 17, 1934 in Manchester, N.H. to Arthur Rock and Bernice (Cushion) Couture. He served and retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service. After retirement, he became a locksmith and he later owned and operated Ed’s Locksmith for 25 years.

Mr. Couture was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Velma (Waldrep) Couture of Orange; daughters, Beverly Couture of Houston, Dr. Susan Couture of Galveston and Wanda Mock and husband Tim of Beaumont and son, Steven Couture of Orange. He is also survived by five grandchildren; sisters, Irene Sullivan, Claire Puglisa both of New Hampshire, and DeAnna Sweet of Georgia and brother Alden Couture of New Hampshire.

Linda Cox Randolph Bridge City Linda Cox Randolph, 66, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, Sept.

14, 2012 at the Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena.

Services by which to honor Linda’s life were held Tuesday, Sept.

18, 2012 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. John Bickham and Brother Rudy Elizondo, officiating. Rite of committal and interment followed services at the Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Linda was born on Aug. 4, 1946 in Orange to her parents, Lenard B. Cox and Mary Ellen (Shannon) Cox. She lived in Bridge City since 1973, she was of the Baptist faith and she worked as a sales representative in the securities industry. Linda enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, gardening and taking care of and spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tony McMillan; her nephews, Larry Freshour and Billy Freshour and her cousin, Dewey Cox. Those who will most cherish her memory are her husband of 46 years, Edward “Barry” Randolph of Bridge City; her daughters, Christina Pickard and husband, Donnie of Bridge City and Angela “Angie” Soileau of Beaumont; her sons, Aaron Randolph of Bridge City and Daron Randolph of Winnie; her sister, Norma Freshour of Houston; her brothers, Glen Cox and wife, Linda of Pasadena and Ted Cox and wife, Theresa of Spring; her grandchildren, Savannah Soileau and fiancé, Adam Stroder, Hunter Pickard, Lauren Pickard, Ethan Randolph, Austin Davis and Kennedy Pickard.

Aaron Randolph, Daron Randolph, Hunter Pickard, Ethan Randolph, Lawrence Tillman and Austin Davis served as pallbearers. The honorary pallbearer was Adam Stroder.

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Rosa Mae Benoit, 83, of Orange passed away Sunday, Sept.

23, 2012, at the Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

27, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orangefield on Jan. 1, 1929, Rosa was the daughter of Wallace Arthur Benoit and Jeanne (Molaison) Benoit. She was an involved member and supporter of St. Mary Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was also a Gray Lady at Orange Memorial Hospital. Rosa loved to sew, quilt and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jo-

seph Curtis “Benny” Benoit.

Rosa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Marsha Benoit of Orange; and daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and John David Broussard of Ruston, La. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Keith Benoit, Christopher Broussard and wife Lori, Aimee Voss and husband David, Brandy Gothreaux; greatgrandchildren, Canah Benoit, Hunter Gothreaux, Aimee Grace Gothreaux, Jordon Davisson, Bay Berger, Alexandra Voss, Caitlin Voss; great great-granddaughter, Maddyn Benoit; brothers, Charles J. Benoit, Lovelace Joseph “Blackie” Benoit; and sister, Iva Dell James.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kristie and the staff at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary School Foundation 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, Texas or Southeast Texas Hospice 912 West Cherry Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.

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BRIEFS St. Mary’s ladies to host Bunco night The ladies of the community are invited to a Ladies Game Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 909 Cherry St. in Orange. Snacks and prizes will be provided by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas This is a great opportunity to learn a new game, or for veterans, a chance to come with your Bunco group. All for just a $5 donation. No reservation required, just show up!

Book signing, t-shirt sale on Sept. 29 Joseph Henry, author of ‘Back to Basics - It’s God’s way or the Highway,’ will be doing a book signing and t-shirt sale at the Bridge City Heritage Festival from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. For more information, please call Mr. Henry at 409886-0075.

He will also be hosting a book signing from to 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Eagles Lodge and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8 at the Thrift and Gift Community wide sidewalk sale.

Salem UMC to host Young at Heart experience Salem United Methodist church, located at 402 W. John in Orange, will host the Young at Heart experience at 11 a.m. on Sunday September 30.

Youth from Salem UMC will be featured and their special guest will be the T.G.S. Tekoa Gospel Signers. Everyone is invited.

Henry Blackaby to hold conference at LC Baptist Church

Henry Blackaby, author of “Experiencing God” and other study books, will be the main speaker at the Regional Blackaby Conference hosted by the Little Cypress Baptist Church on Oct. 5-6. The two day session begins Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Saturday session begins at 9 a.m., and will include a

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break and lunch, ending at 3:15 p.m. Doors will open early for registration and seating is based on first come, first served.

LCBC is located at 3274 Little Cypress Drive. For more information, call 409-883-8905.

Cowboy Church to host last Playday Buckle Series Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting its next Playday Buckles Series Sept. 29 and Oct. 20. Events will be cloverleaf barrels, poles, straight barrels, and speed race. Buckles will be awarded for overall high point for each age group, also first, second and third place awards.

Three of the four events and two of the three playdays must be completed to be eligible for the awards. Mutton bustin’ will also be awarded a buckle and prizes. Special classes include lead line and stick horse race with awards given also. All participants must compete in two of the three playdays to be eligible for awards. Sleeved shirt required, also current negative coggins and a signed release.

For more information, contact Jackie at (409)423-9724, or visit the Cowboy Church of Orange County website.

First UMC to host MOPS The local Mothers of Preschoolers group (affectionately known as MOPS) invites you to join them one Tuesday a month 9:30 a.m. to noon September through May in the First United Methodist Church Praise Center located on the corner of 5th and Pine.

MOPS is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children from infancy to kindergarten through guest speakers, mentor moments, creative activities, breakfast, discussion time, play groups and more.

Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire---to be great moms! You don’t have to be a Methodist, just a mom.

Free childcare is provided during meetings. For more information and dates, please contact FUMC Orange at 409-886-7466 or find more information on the web at www.mops.org or www. fumcorange.org.

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

Prayer is not a weapon

As the Republican and Democratic National Conventions have come to a close, we are officially in election season. Between now and Election Day (Nov. 6), we will be inundated with attack ad after attack ad on why one particular candidate is better than the other. Each will tout their record, their plans, their reasons for why they believe they can move this country into an era of prosperity and greatness.

Since the beginning of this Presidential election cycle, debates have been held, mud has been thrown, and names have been called. To be honest, I believe it has gotten completely out of hand. One can not access social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter without being bombarded by other people’s advertisements for the person they support. Some have taken to engage in serious conversations, while others are advocating for Tim Tebow or even Jesus Christ himself to run for President.

Well in Victoria, Texas some one as taken upon themselves to buy a billboard in honor of the President. No, this billboard doesn’t thank the President for his service or one promoting his policies or even supporting electing Gov. Romney; this particular billboard is one that is passive aggressive attack all under the guise of religion. The billboard reads “Pray for Obama - Psalms 109:8 (sic)” (Before we get into why this is an undermining of religion, I need to point out that when you refer to a particular Psalm, there is no need to refer to it as “Psalms”, rather refer to it in the singular.)

Psalm 109:8 reads, “May his days be few; may another take his office.” This is a completely disingenuous use of prayer and use of scripture. For starters, this piece of scripture is not referring to an American President or even anyone from the last 2000 years. This Psalm is a cry to God from King David. Dr. Robert Cargill, Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Iowa stated that “The fact that the context of Psalm 109 is actually recounting the words of a righteous King David, who is complaining about the lies and threats his enemies are making against him is apparently lost on the individual who placed this ad.” This ad was a direct attack against the President.

This is why the Secret Service was called to investigate. Some will say that this is free speech and it should be left alone. Others will say that is a threat and all threats should be taken seriously.

I am not a lawyer, but a follower of Christ, this is making prayer and scripture a weapon.

Is this the prayer that God wants to hear? Is this the way that God wants humanity to act toward another person? I do not care if you disagree with the President or even Governor Romney, the fact still remains that we are all called to live out the gospel each to our own understanding and conscience. No one person, no one denomination, no one pastor or anyone has a monopoly on God and on how the gospel is to be carried out. Does this mean that I agree with all expressions of the Christian faith? Absolutely not. Does this mean that I am going to spend money and buy a billboard passive aggressively “praying” for them.

No, I will not. Imagine what good could have been done, how many people could have been helped, how many bellies could have been filled if that money that was used to incite and divide was used to complete and make whole.

One day while listening to the radio I heard someone call in to a show and say that they believe that God was calling all followers of Christ to vote for a particular political candidate. I believe that God does not care who wins the election of the President of the United States of America. I believe that God has bigger things to worry about.

This does not mean that our faith does not inform our decision making, but to say that God is trying to direct all Christians in the United States to vote for a particular candidate is stretch for me.

Many followers of Christ learn from a young age that prayer is an important spiritual discipline. People go on spiritual prayer retreats/walks to get back in touch with the Divine. Prayer is not a weapon that is to be pulled out when someone thinks differently than we do. No, it is a gift that has been given to us so that followers of Christ may continue to have a close, personal, relationship with God. People refer to the ‘power of prayer’ and how prayer sustains them and fulfills them. There a beautiful quality to prayer. Karl Barth, a Swiss theologian, once wrote, “To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” Prayer is powerful when it is used to stop the disorder in the world. I do not mean political leaders, but the disorder or disease, famine, hate and malice. This is the disorder that Jesus Christ came to put and end to, this is the mission that all followers of Christ are called to embody. So as we draw nearer to Nov. 6, 2012, let us remember to at least try to be civil with one another. It’s the only we are going to get through it.

Rev. Evan M. Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and author of evandolive.com. He can be reached via email at evan@evandolive.com.

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

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Gospel Singing first Friday of the each month.

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.

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* WEST ORANGE-STARK over HAMSHIRE-FANNETT— This is the start of District 21-3A competition and the reason the Mustangs challenged all those tough teams the last four weeks. The Longhorns have also been playing some pretty good football the past month and should be as ready as the state-ranked ‘Stangs appear to be. * LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over LIVINGSTON— The third time was the charm for the Battlin’ Bears as they broke into the win column against a very formidable opponent. Things won’t get any easier from this point on, so the Bears need the same mindset for the District 20-4A schedule that they had for Coldspring.

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West Orange-Stark widereceiver #14 J’Marcus Rhodes making the spectacular over-theshoulder catch from quarterback Jimmy Salter.

Orangfield Bobcat #4 Carl Wiley blazes a path to victory over the Kelly Bulldogs.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Mustangs roll

On the Mustangs first play from scrimmage, quarterback Jimmy Salter hit receiver J’Marcus Rhodes for a 49-yard touchdown pass, his first of two for the night.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Meri Elen Jacobs Mustang Insider For The Record It was a typical Jasper Bulldog-West Orange-Stark Mustang scuffle this past Friday night and unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the Mustangs came up with the 17-7 win. Although the Mustangs fizzled in the last quarter of the game and allowed their would-be 83rd shutout to slip through their fingers in the last 58 seconds, the first three quarters were enough for them to walk away with the win.

“I was real disturbed that we were not able to finish the game in Mustang manner and in the fashion that we had started,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “The first half we played hard, but several on defense just took that last quarter off. We can’t do that against a good football team.”

Despite the poor fourth quarter, the Mustangs were able to hold the Bulldogs to just 93 yards rushing, with only 20 yards in the first half. Senior Jhaylien Monette was a thorn in the Bulldogs’ flesh the entire game. Monette recovered a Jasper fumble in the first series of the game and on the next play, quarterback Jimmy Salter hit receiver J’Marcus Rhodes down the right side for the first score of the night. After kicker Rodikson Cano hit the PAT, the Mustangs were up, 7-0, with less than a minute off the clock.

Monette and ‘Salter to Rhodes’ were the key to the game as the second touchdown came in the second quarter on another hook-up between the two after Monette picked up a loose Jasper ball at the 30 and returned it 15 yards. Cano kicked his second PAT of the night and the Mustangs went in at the half, up 14-0.

The only other Mustang score came after the third hook-up between Salter and Rhodes, the longest one of the night at 56

SAME DAY CROWNS!

Defensive players Jhayllien Monette and Will Moore tortured the Jasper offense all night. Monette had 16 tackles for the night.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

yards, during the third quarter. On fourth down, Cano came in and hit a 22-yard field goal to put the game at 17-0.

Then with 58 seconds left, Jasper’s Demarcus Collins recovered a fumble in the end zone to finally put the Bulldogs on the board and ruin the chance for the third shut-out in four weeks.

“But all of that is behind us,” Thompson said. “I have asked the guys to commit to pull together and play together-one play at a time, one day at a time, one game at a time.”

The Mustangs will face the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns this Friday at Dan R. Hooks stadium at 7 pm. The Longhorns are coming off of a huge 41-3 win over Liberty and are 2-2 on the season.

Leading the ‘Horns is quarterback Dante Smith, who was an All District pick last year. Smith runs a spread offense with freshman quarterback Kendrick King coming in on the wildcat plays. Smith threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns and ran for one against Liberty.

“Hamshire has a new coach and a lot of people back from last year when they competed with us,” Thompson said. “We only won, 22-12, last year and this year they have aspirations to stay close to us. They have a new attitude and actually think that they can win. And that’s good.”

Hamshire-Fannett also has two go-to receivers in seniors Travis Appling and Darius Riley. Senior Jordan Brown has also been running the ball well. The Longhorns other win was 31-12 against Anahuac the second game of the season.

The freshmen team won their second game of the season, beating Jasper, 18-16. The Bulldogs drove the ball at the end of the game but the ninth grade defense held tough and the Mustangs walked away with the win. Scoring for the team was Maliki Hodge on a 6 yard pass to Kobe Colbert, JD Thompson on a one-yard run, and David Webb on a 45 yard run. Outstanding offensive players were Webb, Thompson, Hodge, Ludarian

Carter and Colbert. Outstanding defensive players were Octaviun Rhodes, Domonique White and Keddrick Gant.

The JV lost a close game, 26-20. Tomarcus Fontenot scored on a 60 yard catch and run thrown by Jermaine Mitchell; Dillon Sterling had an 11-yard catch from Mitchell; Mitchell had a 1-yard run and Jordan Richard scored a two point conversion.

Other offensive standouts include linemen Richard Wright and Virgil Vontoure and defensive standouts were Jordan Richard and Dee Wolfford.

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Texas A&M Forest Service survey shows 301 million trees killed by drought A Texas A&M Forest Service survey of hundreds of forested plots scattered across the state shows 301 million trees were killed as a result of the devastating 2011 drought.

The number was determined by a study of both on-the-ground tree health assessments collected during a three-month period earlier this year and satellite imagery from before and after the drought.

The findings fall right in the middle of original estimates gathered last fall that indicated roughly 100 million to 500 million trees had died as a result of the drought.

The drought produced traumatic results, especially for individual landowners. But the good news is the forest is resilient.

When a dead tree falls over, a young, new tree eventually will grow back in its place,” said Burl Carraway, department head for the Texas A&M Forest Service Sustainable Forestry department. “Tree death is a natural forest process. We just had more last year than previous years.”

The findings represent the number of trees in rural, forested areas that died as a direct result of the drought, as well as those

that succumbed to insect infestation or disease because they were drought-stressed.

The figure does not include trees in cities and towns. Another 5.6 million trees in urban areas — along streets and in yards and parks — also died as a result of the drought, according to a study done earlier this year by the Texas A&M Forest Service Urban Forestry program.

The drought assessment of rural, forested areas was done in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis program and the Texas A&M University Ecosystem Science and Management Department.

As part of the analysis, the state was divided into 10 sections: Panhandle, Trans Pecos, North, Central, South and the Brazos Valley, as well as four East Texas regions. (See map.)

Some forested areas suffered worse than others. The Brazos Valley region was hit the hardest, losing almost 10 percent of its trees on forested land. North Texas and western Northeast Texas suffered similar fates, losing 8.3 percent and 8.2 percent, respectively.

Trees in far East Texas seemed to fare the best with just 1.3 percent of trees succumbing to the drought in eastern Southeast Texas and just 3.9 percent dying in eastern Northeast Texas.

“So what’s the fate of these trees? The vast majority are going to stand out there — until they eventually fall to the ground,” Texas A&M Forest Service Analyst Chris Edgar said, stressing that standing, dead trees located near homes or recreation areas should be removed.

Edgar estimated that an existing 272 million standing dead trees already littered the landscape before the drought. That number is expected to double now, which will produce both positive and negative effects.

The standing, dead trees will provide additional habitats for insects, birds and wildlife. Fallen trees will do the same, while also adding structure to the forest floor which helps prevent soil erosion.

Conversely, they’ll also begin to release stored carbon back into the atmosphere and could become potential hazards during times of high winds and dangerous fire conditions.

Local area teams try to build momentum CHRIS MENARD

COLUMNIST FOR THE RECORD

It’s time to put another one in the books for most of our local area high school football teams. Last Friday night brought light at the end of the tunnel temporarily for some, while others were on a bye week and still others continued right on down their successful paths.

Coach Cornel Thompson and the West Orange-Stark Mustang (4-0) proved once again that they can handle the adversity and the scrutiny, all while continuing to live up to the expectations and standards that come with such a long tradition of winning throughout the years. The Mustangs hosted the Jasper Bulldogs last Friday, and fought for an emotional win leading into their bye week. It wasn’t the typical big day rushing the ball as WOS only gained 53 yards in 25 attempts.

The Mustangs took to the air as Jimmy Salters came through passing the football going 12/24 for 223 yards and no interceptions. Salter’s main target was J’marcus Rhodes who caught three balls for 119 yards and West Oranges’ only two touchdowns of the game. The team lost almost 100 yards on penalties and didn’t rush the ball very effectively, but Coach Thompson and the Mustangs will move forward with the win as they host Hamshire-Fannett at 7 p.m. this Friday and they continue their play-off push.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears (1-2) got a win against Coldsping last week, and boy did they need it. Coach Crouch and the crew had two tough opponents to start the season, and were well prepared coming off their own off-week. Considered my many to be the underdog going into the contest, the Battlin’ Bears proved their determination to the hometown crowd by pulling off the win while being out rushed on the ground by at least 100 yards. Yardage would prove to be not enough as LCM’s Alex Sezer broke loose for three scores and 115 yards in 21 attempts. The Bears will try to keep the momentum going when they open up district play at 7:30 p.m. this Friday against Livingston.

The Orangefield Bobcats (1-3) got their first win of the season last Friday, and it was due. Coach Josh Smalley had a two surprises waiting for the Kelly Bulldogs when they got to town last week and their names Eric Truncale and Carl Wiley. The Bobcats had a lot of players get touches, but the dynamic one-two punch struck like lightning on multiple occasions, as offense and special teams were the stories of the day. Both of these offensive workhorses ran for over 100 yards a piece while Truncale accounted for two scores and Wiley had a TD for himself.

To top those performances off, each player had a kick-off return for a touchdown and both of the scores were almost 100 yards each. This week, Coach Smalley and the Bobcats have their work cut out for them when they host Silsbee at 7 p.m. Friday, but expect the guys to show-up and play hard.

The Bridge City Cardinals (1-2) are coming off of a bye week, but should be feeling good from the win against Kelly from the week before. Coach Cris Stump and the Cards’ will have to put it behind them as they look ahead to their first district game of the year this Friday against Buna. The Cardinals started off slow with the two losses, but a district win against the Cougars will go a long way in the hunt for their fourth consecutive play-off berth. Coach Stump and the boys will head out to Buna ready for a tough battle, but it’s all going to come down to who wants it more once the first ball is snapped.

Jasper’s Donavan Middleton had no where to go when the Mustangs’ Chain Gang defense stepped in.

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Cowboys, Texans wins not pretty, but still are wins

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

If anyone took the time to tabulate the number of false starts and defensive off-sides that occurred in the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans victories Sunday, they would have run out of fingers and had to finish counting on their toes.

But for those fans—like myself—who enjoy rooting for

both of our Lone Star State’s National Football League f ra nch ises, Sunday was an exciting and enjoyable day.

The Cowboys looked sloppy and somewhat inept on offense, but the defense played as good as it did in the opening day upset victory over the

World Champion New York Giants as the Pokes hung on for a 16-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Texans didn’t look as sloppy in their 31-25 win over the Denver Broncos as they overcame a safety on the first offensive play and fell behind 5-0 with 4:39 left in the initial period. But after leading 31-11 early in the fourth period they nearly allowed Denver’s new quarterback Peyton Manning to stage one of his late patent-

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BRIDGE CITY over BUNA— Hopefully the week off will be as beneficial for the Redbirds as it was for the Bears when they travel to play the Cougars Friday night and introduce them to District 21-3A warfare.

give them a chance to pull off an upset in front of the home fans.

ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over BRAZOSPORT CHRISTIANThe Lions lost a heart-breaker last week and are ready to get back to their winning ways Friday night at Brazosport.

VIDOR over NEDERLAND—

KINDER over VINTON—

The winner of this battle at Pirate Stadium Friday night could very well be the District 20-4A champion when the dust settles in early November. The Pirates have steamrolled every opponent they have faced, but the Bulldogs definitely will be their toughest task so far this season.

The Lions were surprised in the district opener last week by Pickering 21-7 and will travel to meet an opponent that is just as salty Friday night. The 3-1 Yellow Jackets were ambushed last week by the Welsh Greyhounds and will want to take out their frustrations on the 2-2 Lions.

SILSBEE FIELD—

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SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA over LAMAR—

The Tigers are a good opponent to catch at home, especially after the Bobcats registered a huge initial victory last week. If winning is contagious, the Bobcats hope last week was the beginning of an epidemic.

The Lions rallied last week in the second half to overtake McNeese State 25-24 in the Southland Conference opener and will be ready for the Cardinals Saturday afternoon in Beaumont.

HULL-DAISETTA DEWEYVILLE—

McNEESE STATE over NORT H W E ST ER N STATE—

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The Pirates will have their hands full at home Friday night with these scrappy Bobcats. Hopefully the open week gave them a chance to heal the bumps and bruises associated with weekly games and will

The Cowboys let one slip away Saturday night in Hammond and know that another Southland Conference loss will eliminate any chance of them making the post-season playoffs.

HIGH SCHOOL—Port Neches-Groves over Lumberton, Beaumont Ozen over

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COLLEGE—Stanford over Washington (Thurs.); BYU over Hawaii (Fri.); Central Arkansas over Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State over Texas Southern, West Virginia over Baylor, TCU over SMU, North Texas over Florida Atlantic, Texas over Oklahoma State, Texas Tech over Iowa State, Texas A&M over Arkansas, Houston over Rice, UTEP over East Carolina, Nevada over Texas State, New Mexico State over UT-San Antonio, Prairie View over Jackson State, Air Force over Colorado State, Miami, O. over Akron, Alabama over Ole Miss, Grambling over Alabama A&M, Alabama State over Alcorn State, Arizona over Oregon State, Arizona State over California, Tennessee State over ArkansasPine Bluff, Western Kentucky over Arkansas State, Army over Stony Brook, Ball State over Kent State, Boise State

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Manning is newer to Denver than he is to the Texans, who had never beaten a Peyton Manning-quarterbacked team on the road and on Sunday won against the team he was quarterbacking for only the third time in 19 tries.

It also marked the very first time in franchise history the Texans ever won in Denver.

And another first for the Texans’ franchise is to start a-

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over New Mexico, Clemson over Boston College, Bowling Green over Rhode Island, Brigham Young over Hawaii, Connecticut over Buffalo, Missouri over Central Florida, Northern Illinois over Central Michigan, Virginia Tech over Cincinnati, UCLA over Colorado, Wake Forest over Duke, Louisiana-Lafayette over Florida International, Florida State over South Florida, Fresno State over San Diego State, Georgia over Tennessee, Georgia Tech over Middle Tennessee State, North Carolina over Idaho, Penn State over Illinois, Northwestern over Indiana, Iowa over Minnesota, South Carolina over Kentucky, LSU over Towson, Louisiana-Monroe over Tulane, Louisiana Tech over Virginia, Louisville over Southern Miss, Purdue over Marshall, Ohio over Massachusetts, Miami over North Carolina State, Ohio State over Michigan State, San Jose State over Navy, Nebraska over Wisconsin, Oregon over Washington State, Florida A&M over Southern, Western Michigan over Toledo, Troy over South Alabama, Tulsa over UAB, Utah State over UNLV. PRO PICKS—Baltimore over Cleveland (Thurs.); Houston over Tennessee, Kansas City over San Diego, Seattle over St. Louis, New England over Buffalo, Detroit over Minnesota, Atlanta over Carolina, San Francisco over NY Jets, Arizona over Miami, Denver over Oakland, Cincinnati over Jacksonville, New Orleans over Green Bay, Washington over Tampa Bay, NY Giants over Philadelphia; Dallas over Chicago (Monday Night), Open dates—Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

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#23 Justin Ezell leading the bears out of the bear cave. Justin just enlisted into the marines.

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# 9 Dalton Doyle is lead blocking for #21 Alex Sezer 38 yard touchdown run.

Record Photos: Ty Manuel

Kaz: Cowboys, Texans wins not pretty

season 3-0.

In fact the NFL appears to have so much parity so far this season, Houston is the ONLY team in the American Football Conference that is undefeated, with only Arizona and Atlanta standing at 3-0 in the NFC. Houston Texans fans shouldn’t rush out and order their Super Bowl tickets quite yet, because a lot of bad things can happen to a team in the final 13 games of a season.

But it is rather exciting to be supporting the only 3-0 AFC team, knowing that the notso-strong-yet Tennessee Titans will visit Reliant Stadium at noon on Sunday and the Texans are an early 12-point favorite to increase their unblemished record to 4-0.

Sunday’s 31-25 win over Denver has been categorized by the beat writers of the Houston Chronicle as one of Texans’ quarterback Matt Schaub’s most brilliant performances.

Schaub was driven into the turf by Denver linebacker Von Miller after releasing his throw that resulted in a 15yard personal foul. On the very next play linebacker Joe Mays hit Schaub so viciously after the had thrown the ball that it knocked his helmet off and tore part of Schaub’s ear

lobe off. The gutsy quarterback missed only one play and was back at the helm.

By the time this Korner hits the streets Wednesday, I would expect the NFL to level severe fines or even a suspension for either or both of those unnecessary and brutal attacks on Schaub.

Despite playing without his entire ear, Schaub threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers and finished the game with 290 yards, completing 17 of 30 passes and a nifty 115.3 passer rating.

“I felt fine,” Schaub told the female Houston Chronicle writer after the game. “You know, I just lost a little piece of my ear.” Head Coach Gary Kubiak added. “Boy, he played like a champ, today.”

Sunday marked the seventh consecutive game that star running back Arian Foster has scored a touchdown and the third consecutive game that he carried the football at least 25 times. He had 105 yards rushing, averaging 4.2 yard a carry.

He also caught a three-yard touchdown pass from Schaub.

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miliating defeat.

The Pokes used an 11-yard touchdown scamper by DeMarco Murray and a trio of field goals by Dan Bailey to put their 16 points on the huge scoreboard at Jerry Jones’ billion dollar stadium scoreboard in Arlington for their home opener.

“It was far from artistic,” Cowboys’ head coach Jason Garrett evaluated after the game to a writer from the San Antonio Express-News. “We made enough mistakes to lose, but the defense bailed us out. It was just one of their best days.

The defense was outstanding.

Throughout the ball game, they were put in bad situations and they responded.”

The Cowboys did improve to 2-1 and presented owner Jerry Jones with his 200th win since buying the club back in 1989. But the Pokes committed three turnovers—all by quarterback Tony Romo—and 13 penalties for 105 yards.

Romo was sacked four times and the running game generated just 38 yards.

Tight end Jason Witten continued to struggle, dropping three passes for the second straight game, including one that could have gone for a touchdown, and committed two false starts. Offen-

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sive lineman Doug Free was flagged four times for illegal procedure.

“We need to stop beating ourselves,” Garrett concluded.

“We are going to look at it play by play and player by player and clean it up.” The Cowboys play on national television Monday night at home against the defensively-tough Chicago Bears.

KWICKIES…The Lamar Cardinals football team seems to be on a roller coaster so far this season. The Big Red opened the season with a 40-0 loss at Louisiana-Lafayette, shut out Prairie View A&M the next week 31-0, lost at Hawaii 54-2 and then Saturday white-washed NAIA combatant Langston 31-0. The Cards host Southeastern Louisiana Saturday at 3 p.m. in their Southland Conference opener.

The Lions rallied to beat my alma mater McNeese State 2524 Saturday in Hammond.

A couple of eagles were recorded last week by members of Sunset Grove Country Club. Jim Rodda chipped one in from 88 yards on the Par 4 No. 5 hole at Sunset Thursday while Vinton assistant football coach Bart Williams had one at the National course in West Lake, La. along with three birdies Sunday. He said he also

had five bogeys and shot even par 72.

And while on the subject of golf, 31-year-old Brandt Snedecker put more than $11 million into his bank account Sunday by winning the PGA Tour championship with a 10-under par 270 and pocketing a check for $1,440,000.

However, the victory also put him in first place for the $10 million bonus from the FedEx Cup, the richest payoff in golf.

It was a matter of the teacher beating the student Saturday when Kansas State’s 73-yearold head coach Bill Snyder waltzed into Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and led his Wildcats to a 24-19 upset victory over Oklahoma, coached by his star pupil Bob Stoops.

The win vaulted K-State from 15th to No. 7 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll while the Sooners sunk from No. 6 down to No. 16. Alabama remained No. 1 while Oregon and LSU swapped places. Florida and Georgia retained their fourth and fifth positions, South Carolina moved up one notch to No. 6, No. 8 Stanford and No. 9 West Virginia swapped places while Notre Dame moved up one spot to No. 10. Texas remained at No. 12 while TCU jumped two places to No. 15 and Baylor joined the poll at No. 25 after not being ranked last week.

Former Port Arthur Memorial and University of Texas star running back Jamaal Charles had a banner day Sunday, rushing for 233 yards including a Kansas City Chiefs franchise record 91yard touchdown gallop which also was the longest run ever given up by the New Orleans Saints’ defense. The Saints fell to 0-3 for the season when Chiefs’ kicker Ryan Succop kicked his team-record sixth field goal, a 31-yard boot in overtime to give Kansas City a 27-24 victory.

JUST BETWEEN US…The Houston Astros are expected to announce their choice as the new manager of the team sometime this week (it may have happened before this Korner hits the streets).

Owner Jim Crane and General Manager Jeff Luhnow have been interviewing candidates for the past three weeks and trying to focus on those with some American League background like former Astro Tim Bogar, who is the Boston Red Sox bench coach and Dave Martinez, who serves in the same capacity with the Tampa Bay Rays. Astros’ interim manager Tony DeFrancesco, who served as a minor league manager and a major league coach with the Oakland A’s, is considered a leading candidate.

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Showdown on the Sabine draws huge crowds

COLBURN-FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Only because it isn’t my cup of tea, I was very much surprised by the huge number of people that packed the Orange pubic launch and park on Simmons Drive to watch the boat races on the Sabine this weekend. I am not much on watching cars, horses or boats run around in circles, but everything from the live music to having to choose between brisket sandwiches or shrimp kabobs were enjoyable diversions.

I had a front row parking spot at 11:00 Saturday morning only to find myself engulfed in a sea of trucks and cars two hours later attesting to the fact that this was indeed a big deal that appealed to lots of folks. It was very much a family affair and the competitors readily answered the same questions over and over while the staff cordially kept everything running smoothly.

My first thought on the way home after witnessing the size of the crowd was, “What is this place going to look like next March when the Bassmasters Elite Series rolls into town for a week.” It is going to be exciting with ESPN on hand as well as ninety-nine of the best bass fishermen in the world.

At some point between wishing I had put on more sunscreen and climbing the levee to go buy one more cold drink, I couldn’t help but wonder what the fish in that stretch of the river were thinking as the normally placid water gave way to whitecaps and the endless roar of outboard engines.

All in all, it was a well run and well attended event that was a credit to everyone that had anything to do with making it happen. The park and boat launches are second to none and more and more visitors are discovering that every day!

The water clarity in the river is about as good as it can possibly get and the recent modest cold front lowered the surface temper-

each morning throwature just enough to ing a cast net or messignite a very good bite. ing with shrimp.”

The bass fishermen The bite in the lake are not only catching has been equally good better numbers, but on the redfish, but more keeper size fish solid trout have been as well. more difficult to come It has been a long by for us.We have easily time since I returned limited on reds most to the dock to find every day while going fishermen cleanthrough huge numbers ing bass. They fished of sand trout and small chrome Chug Bugs all trout just to cull out a morning and finished limit or two of 15 to 18 with four specks, two inch specks. limits of slot reds and The winds have been seven bass up to three very light and locating pounds. The bucktails the birds is not neceson the back treble sary as you can idle hook of their small through an area and topwaters were comtarget shrimp skipping pletely chewed up and across the surface. If they attributed that you can avoid the boat to lady fish and small traffic you can stay trout.

Wendi and Chris Parkhurst invited the redfish to their Birthday party. with a single school of The redfish bite in the river has just been lights out for the live bait fishermen. I was fish for hours without ever picking up the troll motor.

Heavier jig heads with five inch plastic tails have produced showing some clients the gators piled in at the DuPont Outfall last week when a friend anchored a short distance away stated, most of our reds when they are not blowing up on the surface.

“Some spots are better than others, but there is no bad place Split Tail eels, Assassin Shads, and TTF trout killers are all workaround here right now. Just hang tight and the redfish will come ing well for us. For the most part, the only reason I switch from one to another is the color. Glow chartreuse and Texas Roach are to you!”

Even live bait is not necessary as most folks are simply keeping pretty generic and are working most days, but the fish will eventheir shad on ice just to keep them fresh or fishing fresh shrimp tually get more finicky and color will become more of an issue.

After a summer of fishing topwaters with only single hooks on the bottom. Kevin Prior said he hasn’t thrown a cast net or bought shrimp this year, but has probably caught more redfish rather than conventional treble hooks I am convinced that the hook-up ratio is comparable to that of stock treble hooks and the and flounder than ever before.

“I put a Gulp shrimp on my hook at the landing and let it dry safety factor alone is worth the switch. Smaller fish are easier out while I ride to a spot. As it dries out it toughens up, but still released unharmed and it is much safer dealing with two barbs keeps the smell,” he says. “It is not unusual to catch 10 or 15 fish than six! on the tougher bait and that beats the heck out of starting out

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As the days grow shorter and the temperatures become more tolerable it is plain to see that fall and hunting season are just around the corner. For local hunters, the first taste of hunting season came in the form of the opening of teal season which was followed shortly by the south zone opener for

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dove hunters. Wing shooters and waterfowlers aside, the most anticipated event here at home as well as all over the state will be the opening of deer season. On Sept. 29 the archery only season gets under way and another deer season in Texas will have officially begun.

Light cool fronts and pleasant temperatures have sparked some serious activity among local archers, especially those who are lucky enough to call Precision Archery in Bridge City their home base for hunting. Each year during the summer and all through the months of hunting season, the good folks at Precision Archery are busily helping hunters prepare for a successful season. The shop almost resembles a human ant hill, archers from all over the area and surrounding states come here to get the best service and most professional help around.

Owner Donnie Pickard runs a first class outfit that serves hunters of all ability and skill levels with equal courtesy and knowledge. At this time of the year it is rare that he gets out from behind the work area where the bow press and as-

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sorted tools are kept, the rush of last minute hunters trying to take care of their archery needs usually means long hours and not much free time.

“It happens each year around this time, every body starts getting excited and the shop stays full from open to close” said Pickard.

With the official start of the season only days away the traffic at Precision Archery has been predictably high to say the least.

The worst enemy of any hunter is procrastination and many archers are feeling that pressure. The well prepared hunter has already taken care of all the little details and is ready for legal shooting light on Saturday. For those that still have work to do before the opener a trip to Precision Archery can help cure those problems.

Now as far as conditions go for local bowhunters the weatherman is not a friend

right now but help could be on the way. Temperatures that reach upper 80’s during the day and a full moon right around the corner are not the best way to open the season. Projected cooler temperatures for later next week will hopefully bring some relief from the current conditions because they are borderline miserable for any hunter right now. East Texas has been the beneficiary of timely rains at perfect times during the antler growth period and that will certainly show up in the caliber of bucks that will be taken this season.

Several bowhunters I know have shared some impressive trail camera photos with me recently and it’s easy to see why they are so excited about the upcoming season.

Good luck to all the bowhunters and remember if you climb a tree to hunt be sure to wear your safety harness, no deer is worth a fall or injury.

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Shangri La to host Orchid Festival, Oct. 6 - 13 The community is invited to celebrate the orchid, one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, Texas, from Oct. 6 - 13. At Shangri La, there will be daily tours of the Exhibition Greenhouses, classes and presentations highlighting the orchid, and a variety of orchids will also be available for purchase at Shangri La’s Garden Store. In addition to the events at Shangri La, both the Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House are hosting activities related to orchids. For more information or to download a printable itinerary, visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

Classes and Discussions at Shangri La Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 (9:30 a.m.) - Saturday Adventure Series: The Poetry of Plants - Let the works of poets spark your own Shangri La writing experience. Using orchids as inspiration, learn about and write your own orchid haiku. Brave participants might even share their poetry! This program will start and end in the Nature Discovery Lab, and will include a stroll through the Epiphyte Greenhouse. Presented by Amanda Noble. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 409-670-9799.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 (11 a.m.) - Paradise Preserved: Adventures in the Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest - Join Darrin Duling, Director of Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, in a visual journey to the Macae de Cima Forest Reserve in the Organ Mountains of Brazil. This 38,000-acre tropical mountain paradise, full of endangered orchids and other rare plants, exist only through the efforts of one couple’s 30-year struggle to keep

loggers and developers away. Enjoy images of breath-taking vistas and beautiful flowers that still remain in this small portion of pristine rainforest. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 409-670-9799.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 (9:30 a.m.) - Saturday Adventure Series: I Scream for Orchids - We all know how delicious vanilla bean flavors are, but did you know that the vanilla bean is actually the seed pod of an orchid? In this program we will be talking about the vanilla orchid, making vanilla ice cream, and talking about other uses of edible orchids around the world. Ice cream lovers of all ages will enjoy this program. Presentation by Kaycee Dortch. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 409-670-9799.

Tours and Exhibits Shangri La Exhibition Greenhouses Tours - Join Jennifer Buckner, Horticulture Specialist in a guided tour through the Exhibition Greenhouses. In celebration of the annual festival, special orchids will be on display, including some that grow wild in our natural environment. Daily tours of the Exhibition Greenhouses will give visitors the opportunity to see heirloom orchids such as Bowring’s Cattleya. This variety of orchid was grown in the original greenhouse once located on the grounds of The W.H. Stark House. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 409-670-9799.

Greenhouse tours are free to the public and will take place at the following times: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.; Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.; Friday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m.

Texas swamp mystique backdrop for new book Penny LeLeux For The Record

Envision Granny from the “Beverly Hillbillies,” minus the moonshine, in overalls and living in the Texas-Louisiana’s swamps. That should give you a good idea of who Boo Murphy is. Jed Clampett could always rein Granny in, but nobody is gonna rein In Boo Murphy.

She’s the cantankerous old woman that is the heroine in Sylvia Dickey Smith’s newest book “The Swamp Whisperer.”

The unlikely heroine was introduced to readers in the last Sidra Smart mystery, “Dead Wreckoning.”

Murphy, along with her sidekick and trusty compan-

ion, Dawg, and Cousin Sasha embark on an adventure full of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Discover secrets hidden in the swamps between the Texas and Louisiana border. Learn legends of the Atakapa-Ishak Indians that lived in Southeast Texas centuries ago. It also wouldn’t be a Sidra Smart mystery without a few spirits involved. Boo also picks up a couple of new companions along the way.

Boo must solve the mystery without the help of Sidra Smart since Sid and Aunt Annie are on their own adventure trying to get to a wedding in New Mexico.

Born on the Swamp, Boo plans to die on the Swamp, but not any time soon. Join her as she takes you on an adventure in a world most have never experienced for themselves, even though it is nearby, here in Orange County.

Smith has been honing her craft and it shows. When Sidra Smart cussed for the first time in “Dance on His Grave” it felt a little out of place. That was five books go. The dialogue in Swamp Whisperer feels genuine and natural. Smith’s use of descriptive phrasing makes it easy to visualize the Swamp and its surroundings. You feel like you’re there.

This is the fourth book in the

Visitors wishing to tour the Botanical Gardens must pay admission. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, noon - 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

Stark Museum of Art Orchid Exhibition and Spotlight - The Museum will have a mini-exhibit, Orchid Festival, which features lithographs of exotic orchids from rare books in the Museum’s collection. Librarian Jenniffer Hudson Connors will give a spotlight Obsessed with Orchids: Botanical Art of the Nineteenth Century about the role of artists and publishers in satisfying the public fascination with orchids during the 1800s. The spotlight times are: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 12:45 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 11:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11:45 a.m.

Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information, call 409886-ARTS (2787) or visit www.starkmuseum.org.

The W.H. Stark House Image Exhibition and House Tours The W.H. Stark House will have a display of images of the 1917 Lord and Burnham Greenhouse, which originally stood on the grounds of The House and is now in use as the Shangri La Epiphyte Greenhouse, along with images of the preceding 1909 greenhouse and various images from antique orchid books.

Those attending Orchid Festival activities at Shangri La are invited to keep their admission ticket from anytime during October 6-13 to receive a complimentary tour of The House during that same week.

Located at 610 Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, The W.H. Stark House is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 409.883.0871 or visit www.whstarkhouse. org.

Sidra Smart series. She has also published the award-winning historical novel “A War of Her Own” which is set in World War II around the shipbuilding industry in Orange. The first three mysteries in the Sidra Smart series have been re-released by her current publisher.

One of the things that make Smith’s books more enjoyable for us is that they’re all set in Orange County.

Smith will be here this weekend for book signings. You can catch her 9 a.m., until everyone is gone, Friday at Farmers Mercantile. Smith estimates that end time to be between 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith will be at the Bridge City Heritage Festival.

At an adjoining table at the Heritage Festival will be her sister Glenda Dickey. Glenda just released her first book, “God Momma,” available this week. It hasn’t even been available for me to read, yet. From what Glenda sent me, it sounds like a book based on life, love, the power some have over us and breaking free. I hear tell it is nonfiction. Ask her about it when you drop in at the Heritage Festival Saturday and pick up a copy. Glenda said she hadn’t planned on joining the “family business” but it became apparent there was a story that needed to be told.

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Cooking with Katherine: Dracula Cookies Katherine Aras For The Record

Looks like fall is in the air and it’s time again for Trick or Treats.

Of course, I always go for the treats. Here is a funny way to make special cookies that look like who? Why Dracula of course. This recipe only makes six cookies so you might want to double it.

Or may I suggest you make cake balls and then dip them in the melted white bark candy. Should you decide to make cake balls with one of your favorite cake mixes, it makes around 30 cake balls. All you do is add about ¾ of the container of frosting to the crumbled up cooked cake mix and form into cake balls. Whatever way you decide on, be it the cake mix or the store bought truffles, the trick to dipping the balls is making sure they are very cold first. So be sure to keep the cake balls in the freezer while working on the first 4 or 5 at one time. Then pull out four or five more especially when doing a large amount at one time.

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It does not hurt to reheat the white candy because you need it melted so you can easily dip the cake or truffles. It really is a lot of fun to make the cake balls, or buy the ready made truffles and let the kids help decorate them for a real treat! Happy eating!

Ingredients 6 hazelnut truffles or 1 reg. cooked cake mix crumbled w/3/4 container of frosting 5 ounces white candy coating, chopped (increase large package of bark white candy for cake balls) 1 green or red Fruit Roll-Up (increase for cake balls) 6 Oreo cookies (increase for cake balls) 1 can (6.4 ounces) black decorating icing (2 cans for cake balls or dye one white container frosting) 6 slivered almonds, cut in half (increase for cake balls) Directions Place truffles on a waxed paper-lined pan. Freeze for 10 minutes or until chilled.

Meanwhile, in a microwave bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in coating to cover completely; allow excess to drip of. Return to prepared pan.

Refrigerate until hardened.

Cut Fruit RollUp into 2-1/2in. x 1-1/2-in. strips. Reheat candy coating if necessary.

Dip truffles in candy coating again; allow excess to drip off.

Place one on each cookie. Wrap a fruit strip around base of truffle for cape. Let stand until set.

Using decorating icing and a round tip, pipe hair, eyes and mouth on each. Insert almonds for fangs. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 6 cookies.

This recipe was tested with Ferrero Rocher hazelnut truffles.

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The City of West Orange is now making plans for its annual “Holiday in the Park” festival.

The festival will be a one-day event (10:00 A.M. - dusk) held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 and will be held in Seale-Alford Plaza, next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas).

The goal of the festival committee is to have a home-town, community festival bringing in people to celebrate the holiday season. The event will have food booths, craft booths, children’s activities and local entertainment.

Booth sites are now available for vendors at a cost of $30 for non-electrical and $50 for electrical. Booths will be rented on a

first-come, first-served basis. Non-electrical booths will be 14’ x 14’, while electrical booths will be 20’ x 14’.

Booth space is limited, so the sooner reservations are made, the better the booth location.

The City of West Orange reserves the right to the sale of all carbonated beverages. NO alcohol of any kind will be sold at, or allowed on, the festival grounds.

Rules and regulations, as well as a site map and registration form can be found on the City’s website located at www.cityofwestorange.com.

For further information, or to reserve a booth space, contact West Orange City Hall at 409-883-3468.

Scholarships awarded to area students James Edward Ellis, a graduate of Bridge City High School, has been awarded a scholarship by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation.

Ellis received the Nelda C. & H.J. Lutcher Stark Scholarship in the amount of $15,200, payable $1,900 each semester for the first four years of higher education. The Stark Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in the UIL Academic State Meet and who have compiled an outstanding record of academic and extracurricular achievement. Recipients must attend a state supported four-year college or university.

This year the TILF awarded 464 new scholarships and will renew approximately 163 multi-year awards for a total of 627 scholarships being distributed during the 2012-13 academic year, with a value of nearly $1.1 million. Recipients must attend any approved college or university in Texas.

Ellis competed in social studies at the 2011 and 2012 UIL Academic State Meet, his team placed third in 2012. Ellis also competed in UIL solo-ensemble.

Ellis plans to attend Lamar University-Beaumont and major in electrical engineering.

Bethany Danielle Stanton, a graduate of Bridge City High School, has also been awarded a scholarship by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation.

Stanton received the Fox Sports Southwest Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, payable the first year of higher education. The

Fox Sports Southwest Scholarship is awarded to students who have competed at the University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet and who have compiled an outstanding record of academic and extracurricular achievement.

Stanton competed in social studies at the 2011 and 2012 UIL Academic State Meets. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and participated in various community service projects.

Stanton plans to attend Lamar State College - Orange and major in biology.

Jenna Caitlyn Cook, a graduate of Orangefield High School, has been awarded a scholarship by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation.

Cook received the Nelda C. & H.J. Lutcher Stark Scholarship in the amount of $15,200, payable $1,900 each semester for the first four years of higher education. The Stark Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in the UIL Academic State Meet and who have compiled an outstanding record of academic and extracurricular achievement. Recipients must attend a state supported four-year college or university.

Cook competed in spelling and vocabulary at the 2012 UIL Academic State Meet, her team placed second. Cook also participated in National Honor Society and student council.

Cook plans to attend Lamar University-Beaumont and major in business.

Texas Employers Add 38,000 Jobs in August The Texas economy added 38,000 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in August, for a total of 259,500 nonfarm jobs added since last year. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 percent in August. The July rate was revised down from 7.2 to 7.1 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is down from 8.1 percent a year ago, and below the national unemployment rate in August of 8.1 percent.

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“A major component to Texas’ long-term economic development is consistent job growth, and that is exactly what we are seeing across a number of different industries,” said Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Andres Alcantar. “The private sector in Texas has grown by 279,800 jobs over the last year, a 3.2 percent increase, while national private sector annual growth has been just 1.8 percent.”

The annual growth rate for Texas has been positive for 28 consecutive months, and has been at or above 2.0 percent since December 2011.

“Construction jobs grew by 13,600 in August, more than any other industry in Texas, with a total of nearly 38,000 jobs added in that industry in the past 12 months,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton.

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Texas across many industries, including construction.”

Employers in Professional and Business Services added 6,900 positions in August for its fourth straight month of gains. This industry has expanded by 48,900 jobs since August 2011 for a 3.6 percent growth rate.

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities added 13,100 jobs in August, marking the largest monthly gain since January.

Over the month, the Leisure and Hospitality industry expanded by an estimated 4,600 positions. Annual growth in this industry climbed to 4.6 percent in August.

“Texas continues to be the state in which to do business, with seven of the 11 major industries in Texas adding jobs in August,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Tom Pauken. “And with the addition of 3,400 Mining and Logging jobs last month, that industry has grown by 9.0 percent in the last year.”

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest August unemployment rate in the state at 3.8 percent. The Odessa MSA came in second at 4.5 percent, and the Amarillo MSA third at 5.0 percent.

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Need EXPERIENCED waitresses and cooks at both locations.

THRIFT & GIFT SIDEWALK SALE, Saturday, OCT 6, 8 am - 1 p.m. Covered Spaces $12. Apply now at Thrift & Gift Shop, 350 37th St., Orange, 886-7649 for Info, first come, first serve.

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SERVICE A+ CLEANING House cleaning, reason-

FOUND YELLOW LAB, female, red collar, found on Pine Bluff in the Little Cypress area off 3247 from Hwy 87, ned to find owner or free to good home, can’t keep, (409) 779-9122.

Residential & Commercial Free estimates specializing in older home rewires.

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

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

Bridge City Location: 2045 Texas Ave. Bridge City, Tx 77611

cstakes@ stakeselectrical.com

• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heart worm prev., (409) 7469502.

Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

PUPPIES! I have 7, mixed breeds (some Lab looking), can’t afford to keep feeding them, free to good homes, (409) 988-9472.

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

SIGHT I M PA I R E D SHEPHERD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, (409) 7469502.

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

SMALL BOXER PUPPY w/ large kennel, $300, (409) 9889125.

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.

T R AV E L T R A I L E R S ‘06 MOTORHOME, 29’, Lexinton by Forest River, Grand Touring Edition, 24.5K miles, gas, 3 slides, generator, full body paint, $53,000 in 2011, asking $37,500, (409) 3136005.

‘T R U C K S & VA N S '85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB, A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 735-7353

SHINE

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

‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 FULLY LOADED! Power steering, power brakes, power windows. Call 409-779-3354. ‘‘04 FORD F-150 TRITON, ext. cab, step side, very pretty, $6,200, (409) 553-3332.

PA R T S

THE RECORD NEWS LIZ WEAVER

NEW IN BOX,, 4 17” Toyota wheels for 2011 Toyota, $25 ea., (409) 738-2969.

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

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

You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising (409)

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

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100

679-9576

Missed your paper?

Call Bill at 735-5305

* Office closed on Wednesdays & Weekends

R&R RV PARK Bridge City Spaces For Rent 2 - 1/1 M.H’s ., Concrete Patio, ample parking.

(409) 697-2552 GARAGE SALES WED., THURS. & SAT., 800 SHARP ST., BC, 8 till ? Baby items, Coca Cola items, TV’s, clothes, knick-knacks, misc.

FRI. & SAT., 5209 HWY 90, ORANGE, close to JB’s BBQ, 8 till ? Household items, clothes, lots of misc.

SAT., 9386 STONEWOOD DR., OF, off Hwy 1442 N. of Bessie Hts. Rd., Final Moving Sale, 7 till 11. All Must Go! Window A/C, Tosheba lap top comp., metal Coke signs ($4 ea.), pictures, clothes, kitchen items, lots of misc. Don’t miss out on these great deals!

TUES. THRU SAT., UNCOVERED TREASURES, MAURICEVILLE, at Hwys 12 & 62, 10 till 5. Vintage Ethan Allen entertainment center in a beatiful cabinet, wood and metal credenza W/ wine rack, Hanson cotton scale, much more!

Cash or Debit/credit, (409) 745-3608.

SAT. & SUN., 8875 CAJUN WAY, OF, space 3, 8 till 1. Clothes, sereos, boys’ & girl’s bikes, 36” TV, More!

HERE’S MY CARD! 735-5305 or 886-7183

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

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

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 26, 2012

GOACC welcomes American Legion Post 49 GOACC welcomes Dixie Glass The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dixie Glass Services. Patrick Thibodeaux, owner, was pleased to also host an open house to showcase his new building located at 2204 MacArthur Drive.

The business opened in 1941

by Ramsey McCormick and was taken over by Thibodeaux in 1985 who has helped the business grow by providing great

The American Legion, Lloyd Grubbs Post 49 in Orange has joined the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. A ribbon cutting was held in coordination with the Legion’s memorial ceremony for the 9-11 Terrorist Attack in 2001. Members of the post together with Chamber Ambassadors participated in the memorial ceremony and then had their picture taken in front of the Legion Hall at 108 Green Avenue in downtown Orange.

As part of the memorial, Post 49 had written to 80 churches in the region asking them to ring their bells at designated times to remember the tragedies that took place on Sept. 11 eleven

years ago. Earlier in that day, churches across Orange County rang their bells in support of the Legion’s memorial efforts.

The American Legion Family at Post 49 in Orange is made up of American Legion Members, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion. All work together in a spirit of friendship and camaraderie. This family supports each other, supports the needs of veterans and works with the less fortunate across Orange County and beyond. Active duty military, veterThe Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce ans, and their families are welcome to join the held a ribbon cutting ceremony for USA Mobile American Legion and can contact the Orange Drug Testing of Southeast Texas. USAMDT is localPost at (409) 886-1241. ly owned by Dale Dugas and provides drug testing

APARTMENTS MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., Bridge City, updated & nice.

We are located in a quiet neighborhood, but walking distance to major stores! 2/1 W/laundry room in Apt., $650 upstairs and $675 downstairs with a $500 dep., (409) 8861737, leave message.

Lg. back yard, CA/H, $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

Apt. in Orange

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

Call Christine: 779-6580.

MOVE IN SPECIAL AT THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS Apartments in Bridge City this week! Pay the Deposit Only!

We have 1 and 2 bedroom units available. We pay water/ sewer trash. Some units have FULL SIZE WASHER/DRYERS INCLUDED! Centrally located in wonderfull Bridge City, Close to all of the big job sites and colleges, in a safe and secure inviroment.

Award winning management and onsie 24 hour maintenance. Starting at $450 to $725. Stop by 245 Tenney St. Bridge City. (409) 735-7696 or 232-0290.

HOME RENTALS EXTRA NICE BRICK 3/2 home, Lg. living room, CA/H, Lg. yard, near fishing, carpet and ceramic tile, quiet neighborhood, only $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 302 Linda St., available 9/10/12, CA/H, refrig. / stove and dishwasher furnished, $975 monthly + $600 dep., (409) 735-7163.

3/2 NEAR SCHOOLS,

‘03 Chevy Malibu

customer service. Dixie Glass is one of the Chamber’s oldest members and we congratulate them on their great accomplishments.

GOACC welcomes USA Mobile Drug Testing

BRIDGE CITY 2/2 w/ laundry room and pantry executive level Triplex Unit w/, All Granite and Silestone countertops, all ceramic Tile, private covered Parking, Cable, Water and Garbage Paid, Closet Space, Smoke Free, No Pets, Horse Boarding and washer and dryer Available All yard work provided 409313-2745 LIKE

NEW

3/2/2

BRICK

HOME with Lg. privacy fenced extra lot, on Shannon’s way, available Aug. 1st., $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/1/2 IN LCMISD, $850 monthly, (409) 988-6792.

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., CA/H, fenced back yard, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. Property for sale, but will possibly consider lease, $1,000 monthly + $1,000 deposit, 313-6005.

1 BEDROOM LOG CABINS

$650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

(10/10)

1/1 HOUSE W/ CARPORT, washer & dryer hook-ups, water & garbage paid, yard maintinance provided, (409) 313-4270.

3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., (409) 474-1518 or 4742252.

MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn) 3 BDRM HOUSE, 2 BDRM MOBILE HOMES for rent in West Orange. No pets, some utilities pd. Deposit required.

Call 409-338-0651 or 409883-9188.

Large 2/1 Apt. in Orange

NEW 2/1 IN OFISD ON HWY 408. Central AC/Heat, stove, large palm tree in front yard, personal land & driveway on 0.78 acres. $500 monthly, very vice! Call Alex at 409553-0142.

Upstairs apartment with hardwood floors in living & dinning, All appliances included, plus w&d.

No utilities paid. $650/mo. & $500 dep.

Call Christine at: 779-6580.

‘07 Dodge Ram Pickup

in Mauriceville, real cute and in the country, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and

‘04 Chevy Cavalier 4dr

HOME SALES 3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar,

Room for Rent in Orange

Fully furnished, professional cleaning every 2 wks.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

services on site, breath alcohol testing, DNA testing, background screening. For more information call 409-586-4115.

bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finace, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info.

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/ H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 7357680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street.

Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

(10/03) 3/1/2CP IN WEST ORANGE, 2729 Dowling St., 1 block from school, Lg. kitchen, Lg utility room, porch off back, sunroom, 12’ x 16’ work shop building in rear, (409) 738-

‘06 Chevy Impala LS

2412. (10/16) LAND & LOTS 10 ACRE REPO, wooded tract in Mauiceville, livestock and mobiles OK, owner financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

LCMISD, 2 & 3 ACRE TRACTS available on FM 1130 MMUD water and sewer available, livestock and mobiles OK, Owner Financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

M.H’S FOR SALE 5/2 DOUBLE WIDE MANUFACTURED home. LCM school district. 2130 square foot. Complete remodel. New 4 ton AC and A coils, new doors, ceramic tile and wood laminate floors throughout, new hot water heater, fixtures, hardware. New 10x10 front and rear stained decks Zone to construction. A must see!

Don’t let this one get away!

No reasonable offer refused.

Contact Vance at 409-9203762.

‘04 Saturn 4 Door

white

Automatic - Air, 97k, 4 door

$6,500

$7,800

Automatic - Air, White, 133k, V8

‘02 Mercury Grand Marquee

‘02 Chrysler Sebring

$5,000

Automatic - Air, Dark Blue, 65k

‘07 Ford Focus SE

$9,800

95k, Automatic Air, very clean

‘05 Chevy Trailblazer LS

$7,000

65k, Automatic - Air

‘03 Cadillac Deville white

Automatic - Air, Maroon

$6,000

‘05 Buick Lesabre

Custom, Automatic, Air, 61k, White

$4,000

Automatic - Air, 78k, Convertable, Black

s ‘04 Volkswagen GLS

$9,500

$9,850

85k, Convertible, Automatic - Air

‘04 Ford Expedition

‘08 Chevy Aveo

$7,500

Automatic - Air, PW, Grey, 111k 4 door

‘08 Kia 4 Dr

$4,800

Blue, Automatic, 130k

‘05 Chry. Convertible

Automatic - Air, Clean, 84k, Maroon

$9,850

‘04 Chevrolet Silverado

Ext. Cab, 4WD, Z Model, 140k, White

$11,500

‘04 Ford 5-Pass. Van

Automatic - Air, 4 door, 69k

$11,800

‘04 Cavalier LS Sport

74k, Automatic - Air, Black w/ Whitw Stripe

$9,950

‘07 Chevy Cobalt LT

white

Automatic, Air 54k, Red, 4 Door

$9,000

$8,950

Clean Pre-Owned CARS, TRUCKS, & SUVs Corner of MacArthur & Henrietta St., Orange

409.670.0232

$13,800

‘04 Pontiac Grand Am

‘05 Kia Sedona Ex

Automatic, Air 70k, Black

Eddie Bauer, Automatic - Air, 97k

Maroon, Automatic - Air, 58k

$6,600

Sebrin Convertible Touring, Auto. Air 54K

$9,850

‘05 Chevy Equinox LT

Grey, Auto. Air 89K

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Black,LXT 12kClub LikeWagon New 135K,

$6,500

‘04 Saturn Ion 4 Dr

$11,200

Blue, 101k, AirAutomatic

$7,000

OPEN: BUY HERE! PAY HERE! MONDAY-FRIDAY

8 AM TO 6 PM financing! & SAT. 8 AM-2 PM • available CLOSED SUNDAY We Buy Clean Used Cars and Trucks FAST IN-HOUSE

2 Door, Autopmatic, Air, 83k Silver

$9,500

‘06 Chrysler Town Cntry

Autopmatic, Air, 76k, Blue

$9,850

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

Price + TTL Pictures for illustration purpose only