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Dubose and Dubose-Simonton prevail the run-off and that just made me work harder,” Dubose said.

In another highly contested race in the county, Ron Cowling and Barry Burton will face one another in the run-off for Precinct 2 commissioner.

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With all the votes in it will be a familiar face to Orange County voters versus a newcomer to politics in the May 27 run-off election for county judge.

Former Precinct 3 Commissioner John Dubose made the run-off with 2,679 votes in and

BC Knights Offer Lenten Fried Fish Dinners

Dinners will be served each Fri. (except Good Fri.) during Lent at the Bridge City KC Hall on W. Round Bunch, adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church. Dinner is $8 (fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw) Customers can dinein or take-out dinners.

We will also delivery 10 or more orders. For more info contact the Knights at 409.735.5725.

St. Mary’s annual St. Joseph Alter

St. Mary’s 16 Annual St. Joseph Altar will be held Sunday, March 16th. All are welcome to come and enjoy.

10:30 a.m. Chaplet of St. Joseph; 11:00 a.m. Blessing of Altar; 11:30 a.m.

Food served for free.

Donations are accepted and used to pay for the Altar and to be given to the needy.

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32.17 percent of the vote and Stephen Brint Carlton with 2,137 votes and 25.66 percent of the vote. Neither candidate had a majority of the vote for an outright victory in the Republican Primary.

None of the Democratic Party Primary elections were contested.

The other two candidates in the county judge race, Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton and Mike White ended the evening with 1,809 votes and 21.72 percent and 1,702 votes and 20.44 percent of the vote.

Dubose called the win a milestone.

“I look forward to winning the run-off and serving as county judge,” he said. “I waited until Judge (Carl) Thibodeaux retired before I

ran for judge.”

Dubose said he switched from being a Democrat to a Republican after most in the county changed political affiliations since he was elected to commissioners court in 2000.

“I moved to be with them. I have a job to do here and I want to work with the county employees on some cost-saving ideas. We’ve got to win this next round,” he said.

The early voting season for the run-off election will not be as long as the just completed party primary, so Dubose figures it will be more difficult for him to get out the vote.

“My immediate family helped me out and two ladies in my CPA office helped out too. Someone as late as yesterday told me I wouldn’t make

Burton received 806 votes and 34.83 percent of the vote while Cowling received 789 votes and 34.10 percent of the vote.

The other two candidates, Ted Williams had 365 votes

and 15.77 percent and Jason Denman had 354 votes and 15.30 percent.

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Art student Kelli Granger, a junior at Bridge City High School, does face painting for Rhoni Richard an eighth grader at Bridge City Middle School.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Students ‘Meet in the Middle’ For

Mardi Gras Mark Dunn

For The Record

Program Cooridinator Lauren McGee works with special needs children at First Baptist Church.

High school and middle school students from six school districts throughout Southeast Texas were treated to a Mardi Gras celebration unlike any other. On Friday, Bridge City High School was the site of the first ever Mardi Gras party for nearly 250 special need students with intellectual disabilities.

The event was sponsored by the Project UNIFY ‘Meet in the Middle’ program which is an affiliate of Special Olympics Texas. According to Luanne Coward, program facilitator at BCHS, “the emphasis was to promote acceptance and inclusion between students with and without intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to set up a fun, interactive environment so that our students can team up to promote ac-

ceptance, friendship, and fitness.”

The Mardi Gras theme was highlighted with colorful decor, beads and masks.

Pizzas were served with snacks and traditional King Cakes. A DJ provided music for dancing in the BCHS gym. There was also face painting and a manicure booth.

Students were bussed in

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FBC announces ‘Learn and Grow’ summer program Melodie McClain For The Record

First Baptist Church in Bridge City is offering an exciting new program. The Learn and Grow Summer Program is designed to keep children active during the summer months and to create a learning environment that is functional for special needs children.

This program is for all church members’ children, special needs or typically developing, ages 3-13 and the doors are open to any special needs child from the community. One of the main goals of

First Baptist is to provide affordable childcare. They understand the summer months can be a difficult time for special needs kids and their families. Children needing a safe and fun place to spend time this summer can look forward to a variety of experiences.

They will offer group instruction, individualized learning opportunities, a sensory friendly environment, games, crafts and more! Children will be offered snacks during the day, a lunch provided by their parents, and a nap time per request of the parent.

‘Meet In The Middle’ students from Little Cypress-Mauriceville enjoy pizza and soft drinks during the 2014 Mardi Gras event hosted at Bridge City High School.

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Orange County’s most wanted on the run Debby Schamber For The Record

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of five more people wanted for various crimes in the area. They are Robert Gehagan, wanted for two counts of aggravated sexual assault; Ruben Rodriquez Escobedo wanted for failure to register as a sex offender; Ashton Clay Leblanc Jr. is wanted for felony driving while intoxicated, Motion to Revoke Probation, no bond; Misty Lorraine Shay is wanted for credit card abuse on a motion to impose guilt; Bobby Lee Benoit is wanted on a warrant for felony DWI, MTRP, no bond; and Jessie Wayne Wyatt on a felony warrant of injury to a child, MTRP, no bond.

Anyone with any information on these people are asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 409-8832612.

They join a list of wanted people in Orange County.

However, for one family, they

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hope someone will come forward with the location of a man who killed their mother.

After 20 years of allegedly abusing his wife, Rogelio Vazquez began a life on the run after reportedly murder-

ing his wife, Sugie.

The mother of three children was 38 years old at the time of her Escaobedo death. She was ready to start a life on her own to raise her children alone rather than to keep enduring the physical and mental abuse of her turbulent marriage.

Like several times before she told her husband she was leaving. But, she would not live long enough to regret her decision. Her body was discovered in a Newton County pond on May 16, 1997.The property where her body was found belonged to her husband’s employer.

Autopsy reports concluded she died of blunt force trauma to her head in addition to being stabbed twice.

Rogelio Guerra Vasquez, now 55 years old, is believed to have gone back to Mexico.

But, long before her life ended suddenly, Sugie Vasquez would meet her future husband in Orange when he

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moved to the area. Rogelio who is a Mexican National, did not speak English when he first arrived. They fell in love and married in September of 1976. But, the honeymoon was short-lived and the relationship took a turn for the worse when he became increasingly controlling and abusive.

Finally, Sugie had enough of the abuse and a breaking point finally came for her. She had discovered her husband was cheating on her. So, she packed up the children and moved into her mother’s house. However, Rogelio pleaded with her and she complied by going back home. But the ride home was quickly back to the same old thing. He would threaten her if she ever left again he would kill her, according to family members. Sugie would gather her courage and leave him again to be free of her abusive life. However, Rogelio like other abusive husbands turned on the charm and made promises he wouldn’t keep.

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from as far away as Newton attended the Mardi Gras even in Bridge City. Other schools attending where Orangefield, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Kirbyville and Evadale.

“Our Meet In The Middle club members wanted to interact with other MiM schools in a fun and exciting way,” said Coward. “This was their way to become better aquainted with one another and to form lasting friendships.”

Coward said that the benefits of participation in MiM include character development, moral intelligence, leadership and a positive impact on school culture including bullying prevention.

For the students and teachers participating in the Mardi Gras celebration the experience was memorable and rewarding. “It was an awesome learning experience for others to see how well students with intellectual disabilities know how to have a great time with dancing and interacting with

other students. The smiles on the participants, teachers and volunteers were huge.”

According to Coward BCISD will host the Mardi Gras even again next year.

Other MiM schools will host additional events during the school year. They include the Orangefield Life Skills Prom, Newton will host the 2nd Annual Track and Field event, and Kirbyville will be hosting two fun filled days, the 2014 Field Day and 2014 Special Olympics Day. Other events are also planned.

“Bridge City MiM students will be attending the Orangefield Life Skills Prom in April, the Spring Fling Dance hosted

by Region V and the Kirbyville Special Olympics Day in May, “ Coward said, “ We are in the process of planning our endof-year MiM outing.”

“We have a saying,” Coward said, “Every child is a different kind of flower and all together they make this world a beautiful garden.”

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Stations will be set up for children to rotate to during the day. Stations will include a bible story, music, sensory area, social skills area, fine motor, gross motor, and art activities.

First Baptist is excited to offer this program and provide children with a fun summer experience!

Two empty classrooms at the church, located at 200 W. Roundbunch Road, will be put to good use as the main rooms, providing access to the gym, music room and playground.

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From the Creaux’s Nest PRIMARY OVER--RESULTS NOT I sit here at noon on Election Day wondering how this awful cold weather will affect the voter turnout. I predict 14,000 by both Democrats and Republicans. I’m not sure now it will reach that. By now you will know the results. I believe the county judge race drew the most votes. With three of the candidates bunched at the top for a runoff of two on May 27.

That is an eternity in politics. The Prescient 2 commissioners race will probably also be a runoff with one candidate way out front. If the vote outcome is too light it could bring surprises on the outcome. A runoff in the congressional races may help keep some interest until the end of May. I’ll talk later about outsiders trying to influence the outcome of our local races. Very few races for city, school, and port and drainage district will take place. Those elections are also in May. I’m glad Bubba Simpson and Kenny Pigg are not running against each other in the drainage district race. They are both great guys. Bubba let Kenny have it. One port race and a few city races are about all the action in this one. I’m impressed with so many Democrats voting in the primary election because I know many of them voted Republican but will switch back in November. *****I’ve got to move on, please come along I promise it won’t do you no harm.

HOW WILL IT END Russia spent $60 billion on the Olympics to highlight their country then blew all the goodwill by marching its military into Crimea where they took over the capital. Monday, the United States started preparing to impose sanctions. If Russia does not reverse course, officials said they will ban visas and freeze assets of select Russian officials and target staterun financial institutions. U.S. congressional leaders signaled they will take it on their own to also follow with sanctions, plus approve economic aid for the fragile new government in Ukraine. Following the money, the ruble already has hit a record low; 36.6 rubles to the dollar and 50.3 rubles to the Euro. Oil and gas markets will also be affected. Russia is a big exporter of gas, diesel, and jet fuel. We can look for a price spike in the U.S. European leaders will go along with limited actions. That’s why we have to leave the diplomacy up to our state department and president. For the congress to jump in with their own plans could just muddy the waters. I came from the era of FDR, Truman and Ike when the entire country and congress stood with the Commander-in-Chief. Back in the demonstration days what irritated me the most was the burning of the American flag. Today, it’s the way everything is politicized; congress always double guessing the President and criticizing him, hoping to make points in the Nov. election.

They have even gone farther by looking at presidential elections of 2016. Several legislatures set themselves up as experts.

McCain and Graham just like war but others have started blaming Hillary Clinton for the problems in the Ukraine, some folks will buy that. Viadimir Putin is the problem, when he came back into power it was almost predictable. He’s always been against the break up of Russia and the end of the Cold War. How will it end? Who knows. This is no small thing and in the end, every American will feel it’s affect.

TURNING BACK THE HAND OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004

A four car accident on Hwy. 62, near the intersection with Hwy. 87 near Waterwood subdivision, claims two lives.

Bridge City business man Austin Gurgantious, 65 and Arlene Church, 80 of Port Arthur. Gurantious and his wife Margie are the owners of Fantastic Tans and Nails.

The wheel came off a pickup truck starting a chain reaction causing the accident. *****Ronnie Terrell is out of the hospital after having gall bladder surgery. He is co-owner of Terrell Tree Service, a family owned business.*****Rev. Leo Anderson was scheduled for gall bladder surgery last week but his blood pressure was 217 over 148. Surgery is postponed until it is safe.*****Van Choate, owner of The Cajun Cookery, says he’s seen some pretty fair eaters, like Richard Cordor and Dickie Colburn, hit his steam table but no one puts more hurt on the profit structure than David Richard and Jim Goodman showing up at the “All You Can Eat” steam table.*****Pinehurst mayor Ricky Trevino seeks re-election.*****County commissioner John Dubose will not face any opposition in reelection bid.*****Birthday folks: Dr. Fred Zoch turns 48.***Andrew Willingham and Anna Jade

Babin turn two.*****Hunter Taylor reaches sweet sixteen.

Ten years have gone by and so have the teenage years. Today he’s 26, four years away from 30. Time travels at a fast clip. *****It’s baseball time in Orange Co. Hunter Hayes, Cody Sparks, Bryan Bailey and Stephen Broussard shine in 4-A tournament. Sparks left the baseball field long enough to finish third in the 300 meter hurdles as B.C. won at the Newton track relays. Aaron Branner won both the 800 meters (2:02) and 1600 meters (4:47.97). Brad Heath won the 3200 meters (10:41.96). Speedster Michael Gauthier claimed second in the 200 (23:04).*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: We were sorry to hear about the death of Burt Dunahoe, 74, of Bridge City, who died March 8. Services were held at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Dunahoe was a native of Shelby Co. He was retired from Texaco. He was the brother-in-law of Millard “Neighbor” Cox. They were married to sisters. Over the last couple of years Bert, Cox and Sherlock Breaux have been promoting cane syrup. Bert traveled the area searching for the best syrup. Bert is survived by wife Patsy, son Tony, daughters Debra and Susan. (Editor’s note; Cox and Ginny check on her sister often. Ask Cox to tell you about his grocery shopping trips withBert in his latter days.)*****Earl Savoie, 70, of Orange, died Sunday, March 7. He is survived by his wife Dixie, son Earl Jr., daughters Minette, Danielle and Julie. *****Jo Ann King, 90, died March 3. Service was held at St. John Methodist in West Orange. *****Cindy Wolfe, 46, of Orange, died March 4. *****Cyril “Jim” Sailer, 67, died March 2. *****Annabell LeMarie Myers, 85, died March 7.

She was a resident of Bridge City. *****So it was 10 years ago.*****The big fish story going around this week is that Gary Stelly landed a 10-pound Bass. We’re told that’s not a regular stretching the truth story, he has witnesses. (Editor’s note: Gray has been trying to catch his twin brother every since.)

40 Years Ago-1974 Jimmy Conn puts up a big sign in downtown Bridge City advertising a streaking contest between Roy Dunn and Doug Harrington. The sign advertised the streaking will take place on the court house lawn, tickets available free at Harrington’s Pharmacy. The billboard sign had two cartoon characters streaking in their birthday suits. Roy and Doug were planning how they will get back at J.K.*****Orange native O.A. “Bum” Phillips leaves Oklahoma State to join the Houston Oilers on their coaching staff.*****Allen Bendy has a birthday coming up in a few days. Also, Jennifer Jo Timmens, “J.J.” will celebrate her 4th birthday. *****Dr. Joe Majors went to the doctor because he has water on his knee. They found it was polluted. *****Fain and Vivian Holbrook lose two children to marriage. Pat and Butch each took a mate. *****Rooney Beeson is a year older on March 13. *****Honor students named at West Orange are as follows: Leslie Buoner, valedictorian; Clifton G. “Rex” Andrews, salutatorian. At Stark High the valedictorian is Hope Deanean Shipman,salutatorian is Nina Ann Mumback. *****Tee Bruce, Cajun music spinner at KOGT, plans to wear red on St. Patrick’s Day. *****Elaine’s Flowers is located at 2429 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. The phone number there is 7353444. *****Claybar Funeral Home moves into new building.

The business started Sunday, Sept. 15, 1946, at 509 Pine Street in Orange. The new funeral home faces 5th Street in the 500 block. Built by Homer Hayworth, the building has 12,000 square feet, a chapel, family and private family rooms, minister’s study, music room, dormitory and day lounge for ambulance crews. The corporation officers are president David Claybar, vice president Brown Claybar, secretary treasurer Marjorie Claybar. The funeral home was founded by the late Lannie Claybar.

A FEW HAPPENINGS It was nice to hear from La V Spector, Toby‘s widow. Toby was the youngest of the Spector boys. Even though we missed La V when she came in, we were glad to get the collection of Baxter’s books. We lost all of ours to Hurricane Ike. She also left a note saying that she is in the long line of readers who look forward to The Record each week.*****Historian Roy McDaniels brought a large collection of 200 years of America’s front pages depicting the most important events in our nation’s history. I‘ve only gotten to a few but am really enjoying them.*****We received a nice letter from Dan Rascoe, who now lives in Elliott, Maryland. Dan is a 1965 B.C. grad and keeps up with us on our website. He thanked us for mentioning his dad Guy in our “Gone But Not Forgotten“ segment. He also tells us the Leon Hale will be back in the Chronicle next Sunday. He was with his wife Babette while she recovers from hip replacement surgery in Houston. Dan says, like Joe Parkhurst had Leon, he had Parkhurst as a teacher when Joe did his student teaching in Bridge City in 1964. Dan graduated with Joe’s cousin Kay Parkhurst Noshari of the Cove who now lives in Houston. He also tells us his mom, Mrs. Rascoe, is 89 years old and in a nursing home in Port Arthur.*****Last week, Constable Mark Philpott showed up at the Donkey Basketball Game played in Bridge City. The team was one donkey rider short so Philpott was volunteered. He’ll do anything to please the voters even though the only thing he had ever rode before was a bicycle. It was a hilarious sight, the crowd was in stitches. It was plain to see Philpott is no John Wayne. The action prompted Judge Peck to say, “Philpott is living proof two asses can get along.”

Barbette said, “Ain’t he cute.”*****My observation about “BALLS.” The sport of choice for urban poor is basketball, for maintenance level employees it’s bowling. The sport of choice for frontline workers is football, for supervisors it’s baseball. The sport of choice for middle management is tennis, for corporate executives and officers it’s golf. My conclusion, the higher you go in the corporate structure the smaller the balls become. There must be a boatload of congressmen in Washington playing marbles. *****A few folks we known celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On March 5, Don Bails, Cathy Kimbrow and Lenzi Childress all celebrate.

This is also Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent. *****On March 6, Trubie Beebe, Kristen Rucker, Pete Powell and Joseph Henry celebrate along with coach Sam Moore and

Shaquille O’Neal, who turns 42.*****March 7 finds former sheriff Mike White marking another birthday as does realtor Libby Mitchell, Misty Thurmon, Dana Henry, Charles Day and our buddy Rick Trahan.*****On March 8, a nice lady who puts up with H.D. daily, Pate Pate, celebrates. Also Carol Smith, Shelly Granger, David Thibodeaux and Christi Wiegreffe. They share a birthday with Freddie Prinze, 38. *****March 9 finds our girl, a real sweetheart Liz Weaver celebrating. Also Gary Bradley, Jordon Doiron, Elaine Padgett and Don Grooms.*****On March 10, Melodie McClain’s oldest son, Kevin Hanks turns 32. Brandy’s boy Blaine Slaughter celebrates. Also celebrating is Bob Izer, Mary White, Wade Gilett and B.W. Parks. *****On March 11, Kate Benoit, Pat Lund, Cindy Reynolds, A.J. Strahan and Colton “C.J.” Dungan all celebrate. Happy birthday to all.

Please see complete birthday list.*****We heard from Karen Jo, who says she got a chance to visit with Vesta Quick, who for many years worked as an election poll worker. Ike totally destroyed Ms. Quick’s home so she now lives in Greenway Park. She is 88 years old. Many of the old, good, solid citizens in Bridge City were forced to move away after Ike. Karen Jo says she enjoyed the visit and Vesta looks wonderful after overcoming much sickness.*****Judge Pat Clark stopped by and I always enjoy visiting with him. Like all good Catholics he will observe the Lenten season starting Ash Wednesday.

He says plans are being made by the women of the Parish to hold the 16th annual St. Joseph’s celebration, to be held March 16 at St. Mary Catholic Church. If you have never been to a St. Joseph Alter you will be pleasantly surprised. The Italian dishes and pastries are exceptional. You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy a great, unique time.*****We enjoyed some great story telling at last week’s Lunch Bunch get together.

Nova Dee Strickland and daughter Tonya attended and Nova always has a load of stories. Judge Derry Dunn and Jane flew to Portland the next day to visit son, Dr. Mark Dunn and family. The Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and Novrozsky’s next. Everyone is always welcome.*****Joyce Dowdle is one of the five generations of first-born girls, her mom, her daughter, granddaughter and now a baby great granddaughter. That means the girls are always the oldest in the family.*****Orangefield product, Coach Bradley Peveto, after making several coaching steps, is back at LSU. I’m told he feels at home at the Tiger’s den. I’m sure he will be recruiting in this area. I’ve never heard a bad thing about this guy. I know a lot of people like him*****This month our friends Jeff and Shana, at MudBugs, are booking some big shows. Steve Riley, Foret Tradition and a big night of partying with Wayne Toups on Friday, March 21. Get tickets early at the club.

Birthdays This Week Cathy Kimbrow, Lenzi Childress, Carolyn Hillsten, Don Bayliss, Pete Powell, Joseph Henry, Jerry Maldonado, Sam Moore, Trubie Beebe, John Philps, Kristen Rucker, Genevieve Simon, Glyndon Childress, Dana Bourque, Betty Henry, Charlie Bradley, Jennifer Barclay, Mike White, Libby Mitchell, Misty Thurman, Rick Trahan, Charles Day, Leisa Miller, Shelly Granger, Brandon Phillips, Carol Smith, Christi Wiegreffe, David Thibodeaux, Pat Pate, Ryan Buker, Liz Weaver, Angela Burris, Brittney Zenos, Gary Bradley, Don Grooms, Elaine Padgett, Claudia Gilson, Santiago Baca, Jordon Doiron, Kevin “Red” Hanks, Josh Goss, Gloria Jones, Ken Hillsten, Blaine Slaughter, Mary White, Wade Gillett, B.W. Parks, Bob Izer, Pat Lund, Rick McCall, James McClanahan, Cindy Reynolds, Dottie Gunstream, George Baker, Kate Benoit, AJ Strahan, “Colton “”CJ”” Dugan”, Jack Morgan, Bryleigh Moore, Andrew Willingham and Carol Ann Kimbrow.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Agnes Gilbeaux had it with her husband Felix so to sort things out in her mind she decided to confer wit da gypsy fortune teller Madam Pearl. After gazing in her big crystal ball for awhile, Madam Pearl her, finally say, “Dere is no easy way to told you dis so I’ll just be blunt me. Prepare youself to be a widow. You husband him, will die a violent death dis year.”

Visibly shaken Agnes stared at da gypsies lined face, den at da single flickering candle, den down at her hands. Agnes took a few deep breaths, her mind was racing. Agnes simply had to know. She met Madam Pearl’s gaze, steadied her voice and asked. “Tell me, will I be acquitted, hanh?”

C’EST TOUT Come Sunday it will be time to spring forward to daylight savings time. You will lose an hour Sat. night by moving the clock up an hour before going to bed. If you don’t you’ll be an hour late. You will get the hour back on Nov. 2, when you fall back.*****One thing about this election is that Judge Buddie Hahn will get to serve his last term without having to face an election even if it meant switching parties. One does what one has to do in life. I hope over the next four years that Peck doesn’t contaminate him. Hahn, the pride of Sanderson, on the other hand, might rub off on Judge Peck. It wouldn’t hurt, even a diamond started out as a stone before it was polished.*****I’ve got to get out of here. I’m sure the election results have held some surprises, they almost always do. Sometimes a dark horse will come to the top. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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with the Blessing of Altar at 11 a.m. and food served for free at 11:30 a.m. Donations are accepted and used to pay for the Altar and to be given to the needy.

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benefit the BCCC Bayou Bowl Scholarship. For more info contact 409-735-5671. Contributions may be tax deductable.

Democratic Convention Mar 22

WOCCISD Ed Foundation will hold Benefit Golf Tournament Mar 29

Please attend the Democratic Convention from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Eagles Aerie 2523 at 308 28th St. in Orange. Optional breakfast $7.

Income Tax Assistance

Benefit golf tournament to fund innovative learning opportunities for students in the WOCCISD school system. Saturday Mar. 29. For more info call 409.796.1327.

BCCC Mystery Dinner Mar. 28 and 29

The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 11 and Tuesday April 15. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1-00 Forms including Soc. Sec. Benefits statements.

Records of Capital Gains and Losses Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Soc. Sec. cards for dependents.

A copy of the 2012 tax return is needed to help volunteers in the preparation of the 2013 return. Electronic filing will be available. No Tax Returns will be started after 4 p.m.

BC Ministerial Alliance Link Sale Mar 29

BC Chamber “Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle” 4th Ann. Mystery Dinner is coming Mar. 28 Family Night - no alcohol (Table for 8 is $150) or $20 per person. Mar. 29 for Adults only (Table for 8 is $300) or $40 per person. If you would like to decorate a table there is a $50 fee and the winner will receive a trophy.

Please make contributions payable to” BCCC” and return to 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611. Contributions

The BC Ministerial Alliance will be kicking off the spring time with a link sale in the Market Basket parking lot in Bridge City on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The link sandwiches, chips and drink will be $5.00 and there will be homemade desserts for an additional purchase. This fund-raiser will help fund the food pantry.

LC Inter and LC Elem Comm Resource Walk Fri 7:35 a.m. until 2 p.m. Begins at LC Intermediate campus, 2300 Allie Payne Life Share Blood Center units will be at LC Inter 7:30 a.m. til 3:30 p.m. Fri

The Orange Co Master Gardener Asso of Orange The Orange County Master Gardener Asso of Orange will hold their annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Sat., March 29 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (about 1.5 miles south of IH10 (Exit 869S). Available will be a large variety of plants from annuals, perennials, Texas SuperStars, Natives, vines, butterfly, house plants, tropicals, lilies, citrus, shrubs, trees, vegetables including herbs and a huge selection of tomato and pepper plants. There will be many hardto-find plants also available. Vendors selling bonsai plants, and unique gifts will be available along with a composting demonstration booth, Master Gardeners to answer horticulture related questions and a garden flea market. Concessions by the Orangefield HS Cheerleaders will be available. For additional information, visit http://txmg.org/orange -- This mail is sent via contact form on NPS Image http://therecordlive.com

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, will host a pool tournament at 8 p.m. each Friday. The two tables are free Tues., Wed. and Sat. nights. Will serve popcorn and offer drink special until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun. For more info leave a message for Sharon Bodin after 4 p.m. at 886-7381.

The Orange Co. Retired Teacher’s Asso. meets Monday Monday, March 10 at 11 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St. Carolyn Williams will present a program, teaching members to create birdhouses at the Orange Co. Retired Teachers Asso. meeting. Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Nominations needed for local business awards

by Monday We are in need of nominations from Orange County for the following awards. Entrepreneur of the Year, Exporter of the Year and Family Owned Business of the Year. Orange County has a lot of deserving businesses that could be nominated by anyone.

A business may also nominate themselves. Please help us make nominations. Orange County Economic Development Corporation, 1201 Childers Road, Orange TX 77630. Call 409-883-7770 or FAX 409-883-7775 .

Walk-a-Thon at Clayborne West Park Saturday 1st Annual Walk-a-Thon and picnic sponsored by Salem UMC at Claiborne West Park 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. with picnic immediately following Sat., March 8. Come join us for a healthy, spiritfilled walk. Grand Marshall: Mrs. Essie Bellfield Individuals and teams are welcome so get your teams together and represent your church, sorority, clubs, fraternities and organization or walk individually! Individual reg. $20 and team reg. $100 Don’t miss this great opportunity to support and enhance Salem UMC Community Outreach, feed my sheep soup kitchen, we care ministry for S. Africa and youth ministries! Smoked links, chips and drink will be $5.

All participants receive a token of appreciation. Plaques will be given to: Most Enthusiastic Walker, First to Cross the Finish Line and Most Pledges Collected! Don’t forget a cap, tennis shoes and sunscreen! Water provided. For more info contact: Micheal Williams 409-365-4252 wllmsmiike@yahoo.com or Samuel Thompson 409-330-4033 salemorange@sbcglobal.net

Frat. Order of Eagles Ann Charity Fair for Cancer Therapy Res. Mar 15 Live entertainment, live auction, 50/50 tickets, scratch offs, cake walk, raffle tickets, shrimp etouffe and gun safe drawing all happening Mar. 15 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange. Followed by main event: Dance at the VFW in Starks, La. from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. featuring Britt Godwin and B.B. & Co. Adm.$5.

St. Mary’s 16th Ann St. Joseph Altar Mar 16 All are welcome to come and enjoy the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Chaplet of St. Joseph.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements Norman Brown Orange Villa Norman Terrell Brown, 76, of Millry, Ala, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Orange Villa Nursing Facility in Orange. Funeral arrangements are pending with Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Thelma Morvent Mauriceville Thelma Lee Morvent, 84, of Mauriceville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral arrangements are pending with Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

David Johnson Bridge City David Johnson of Bridge City passed away from a chronic illness in the home of his family.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Donations may be made to SETX hospice and the American Caner Society.

David is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Judy Johnson, brother, Joey and sister, Bernadette Dennin.

He is survived by his wife, Madina, son, Lee and grandaughter and sisters,Cynthia Bates and Carmin McGill, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

David was a graduate of LCM High School and worked many years in the chemical industry. He loved spending time with his family and riends.

He loved fishing, building and re-modeling projects. His kindness, generosity and sense of humor are sorely missed. Donations may be made to SETX hospice and the American Caner Society Arron Dean James Orange Arron Dean James, 53, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 , at

Houston Hospice, after an illness. There will be a private family service in Palm Springs, Calif., Dean’s favorite spot on this earth, at a date to be determined.

Dean was born on August 20, 1960 in Alexandria, La. to his parents, Don Gene James and Carrie James Guidry.

Dean was preceded in death by his father.

Dean is survived by his mother, Carrie James Guidry of Orange, sisters Cindy Briggs and husband Richard of Bridge City, Charlene Guest and husband Ronald of Orange, brothers David James of Pomona Calif., Derek James and wife Amanda of Bridge City, Aunts Sundra Fontenot and husband Archie of Eunice La., Nola Reed of Lake Charles La. and numerous nieces and nephews and loved friends.

Dean was a long time employee of Dominion Inc. in Orange.

The family extends its deepest appreciation to all the members of “Team Dean” who supported him during his courageous battle. A special “Thank You” is also extended to Mary Gagneux and Mike and Gwen Poutra for their love, kindness and generosity.

Cletus Holmes Orange Cletus “ Wayne “ Holmes, 71, of Orange, passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Born on Nov. 10, 1942 In St. Louis, Mo. to his parents, Orie Holmes and Maxine (McCoy) Holmes, he lived in Orange for the last two years and had previously lived in St. Louis. Wayne worked as a contractor in the construction industry and he also enjoyed making pool cues as well.

Wayne served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned the Purple Heart in 1969 and the Bronze Star Medal in 1970.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Patsy Holmes of Orange; his children, Robin (Holmes) Felix and husband, Mark, Ben Holmes and his wife, Valerie and Joe Holmes; his sisters, Barbara Lewis of Katy, Texas and Jan Collier of League City; his brother, Darrell Holmes of La Puente, Cali.; his grandchildren, Megan Karr, Henk Buitelaar and Nichole Felix Buitelaar, Mark and Matthew Felix, Harrison and Sherman Holmes, and his great-grandchildren Molly Stewart, Brennan Karr and Lorena Buitelaar.

Wayne is also survived by numerous members of his extended family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

Services to be held Donna van der Stucken Orange We mourn the passing of Donna Elaine Gann van der Stucken, 57 of Orange, Texas.

Donna’s life ended suddenly Thursday, Feb. 27 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. She went to sleep peacefully and with dignity, surrounded by her family and friends and is now awaiting the resurrection at Jesus’ command (Job 14:13-15). Donna was a member of East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m., with a service beginning at 3 p.m., 7841 Highway 87 in Orange. Cremation is being handled under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Donna was born Dec. 11, 1956 in Orange to Donald Gann and Frances Elaine Landreth. She spent much of her childhood travelling the country as an Army brat. She was a natural-born artist and drew many signs for businesses in SE Texas. Donna lived life with the same intensity with which she drew. She wanted to experience and share it all.

Those who knew Donna loved her and remember her as a generous, tender-hearted

person who loved animals, the beach, playing pool, dancing and music, especially blues and zydeco. Donna was a very outgoing person, and always the first to welcome new people to the neighborhood with a pie. Her patience was evident in the fact that she was with Rick for 31 years, he was her world. An example of Donna’s personality, is her wanting to include in her obituary that she knew Diet Dr. Pepper was bad for her, but loved it and drank it anyway. This way she can have the last word with those who kept telling her it was bad for her. We will forever miss her presence in our lives, but are comforted by the words of Emily Dickinson, “Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.”

Donna was preceded in death by her mother and father, and brothers Guy Lynn and Scott Allen Gann. Survivors include her husband Rick of Orange, son Austin van der Stucken of Orange, daughter Kelly Trahan Moore of Mauriceville, sisters Kimberly Gann Harrison of Fort Worth and Lisa Gann Phelan and husband Jim of Willow Springs, Mo., and brother Jeffrey Doss Gann and wife Jan of Durango, Colo., and three nieces and one nephew. Condolences may be expressed for the family at http://www.dormanfuneralhome.com/.

Helen Vail Orange Helen B. Henry, 81, of Orange, passed from this life on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Regent Care Center in League City. Services to remember and honor Helen’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Harvey DuBois.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services where she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Or-

Aaron Lesmeister “Bird”

Feb. 24, 1987 to June 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Aaron We feel your presence and comfort whenever we see a hawk soaring overhead. You are forever in our hearts.

~ Mom, Dad & Mavrick ~ ange. A gathering of Helen’s family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Born on Nov. 22, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to her parents, Tracey M. Oakley and Margaret L. (Ricketson) Oakley, she lived in Orange since 1954 and had also lived in Port Arthur.

Helen was a Manager for the Kmart Store and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange.

Helen also honorably served her country as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Era. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family will

fondly remember her pot roast and her fried chicken that she made many times.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Tracey L. Oakley Jr. and Richard D. Oakley; her first husband, Billy W. Vail; her second husband, James P. Henry and her children, Billy W. Vail Jr., Pamela J. Purdon, Theresa A. Gentry and Christine D. Lewing.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Todd and her husband, Michael of Ridgely, Tenn.; her son, Henry E. Vail, II and his wife, Margaret of Houston; her brother, Harold Obits Page 7A

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Election Results beat Judy Nichols for the state representative, District 21 race with 4,575 votes and 59.39 percent to 3,128 votes and 40.61 percent.

Incumbent David Bradley beat Rita Ashley for the state board of education, District 7 with 3,991 votes and 55.60 percent to 3,200 votes and 44.50 percent.

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Incumbent Vickie Edgerly beat challenger Kay Abbott for district clerk with 5,031 votes and 63.40 percent of the vote to 2,904 votes and 36.60 percent of the vote.

Joy Dubose-Simonton beat Candice Conroy Steele for justice of the peace, Precinct 3 with 1,278 votes and 56.52 percent to 983 votes and

OC’s Most Wanted their life appeared to be somewhat normal. The family had moved to a different house in the neighborhood in order to make a new start. The youngest of the Vasquez children hugged her father for what she thought seemed like the first time. She thought to herself maybe this time would be different. But, their lives once

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43.48 percent.

Sheila Faske was the victor for the Orange County Republican Party county chairman over Jerry Wilson with 4,473 votes and 61.41 percent and 2,811 votes and 38.59 percent.

In early voting results Dubose had 1,606 votes and 33.82 percent, Carlton had

1,197 voes and 25.21 percent, Hamilton had 1,022 votes and 21.52 percent and White had 924 votes and 19.46 percent.

Burton had 501 votes and 36.95 percent, Cowling had 468 votes and 34.51 percent, Denman had 194 votes and 14.31 percent and Williams had 193 votes and 14.23 percent.

Phelan had 2,544 votes and 57.96 percent while Nichols had 1,845 votes and 42.04 percent.

Bradley had 2,173 votes and 52.42 percent while Ashley had 1,972 votes and 47.58 percent.

Edgerly had 2,932 votes and 64.31 percent while Abbott had 1,627 votes and 35.69

percent.

Dubose-Simonton had 787 votes and 62.71 percent while Conroy Steele ahd 468 votes and 37.29 percent.

Faske had 2,672 votes and 63.38 percent while Wilson had 1,544 votes and 36.62 votes.

would get into another argument. Sugie would not live long enough to make her escape. For some unknown reason, they decided to go to the store together. This would be the last time Sugie’s children would see her alive. Before he left, Rogelio took a long hard look at his children before he walked out on their lives.

The vehicle thought to be

the place where Sugie was last alive was found in the back yard parked behind the house she shared with her killer. Inside investigators would find her blood.

The next day a missing person report was filed with the Orange Police Department.

Rogelio’s brother, Robert Vasquez, would allegedly tell investigators his brother

had indeed committed the murder. He also told them where the body could be found.

After an investigation was conducted, a warrant for Rogelio’s arrest for the murder of his wife.

Anyone with information on Rogelio Vasquez is urged to call OPD at 409-8831026.

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again fell into the same patterns.

To the outside world everything appeared to be great.

But, behind closed doors, life was chaotic to say the least.

The Vasquez children had a strained relationship with their father and would often leave the room when he came home from work.

Like many times before, the violence grew increasingly worse and spiraled out of control. Sugie began to make plans for her escape, but Rogelio made plans of his own. On the day of the murder, Rogelio reportedly told his boss his wife was leaving him and he had decided to return to Mexico. Later that day, the couple

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THE RECORD

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‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

NFL Attempting to Eliminate Use of the “N-Word” KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Warmer Weather Short Lived COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Flounder pulled in by Joe Perrin

“Man….I would never have found these fish,” said Joe Perrin while carefully sliding the net under his daughter, Ellen’s, three pound flounder.

“You must know these waters like the back of your hand!”

I learned long ago to never take credit for something that wasn’t the result of anything I did or didn’t do and the truth of the matter was that I was as surprised as the Perrins that we were catching any fish at all…much less flounder. It was a warm morning for a change, but the wind was just howling across the open lake and the few fishermen that were overly determined to catch fish were stacked up in East Pass and Black’s Bayou.

After catching two small slot reds over the first three hours I decided to run up the more protected Intracoastal and see if we could find a few more reds holding on a couple of submerged rock piles in 15 feet of waterIf that didn’t work I was going to suggest calling the trip off and rescheduling for another day. We quickly lost three jigs to the rocks before one of the inevitable hang-ups started swimming toward deeper water.

Joe set the hook and after a brief fight I netted the first of nine keeper flounder that we would boat off that one pile of rocks. We didn’t catch a flounder larger than Ellen’s three pounder, but they were all very solid sixteen to nineteen inch fish. Thirty minutes after boating our last fish, the wind finally got the best of the Perrins and we headed back to the landing.

I spent the entire time I was cleaning fish assuring Joe that except for the fact that I knew where those rocks were; catching those flounder was pure luck. Had they not been there it would have been nothing more than a long bumpy ride as we never caught the first redfish and the trip would have been over an hour earlier.

This is not typically the time of year that I even expect to

catch numbers of flounder on the north end of the lake.

We were fishing a Gulp mullet out of desperation when we caught the first two fish, but what the flounder really wanted was a four inch pumpkinchartreuse Sea Shad rigged on a quarter ounce head and tipped with a small piece of the Gulp. Joe never switched from the Gulp Mullet and Ellen just wore him out with the tipped paddle tail.

The following day we ran straight back to the rock piles and never caught the first flounder. The good news was that we did catch several nice specks and four keeper redfish before the tanker traffic shut down the bite.. I have had days, however, when those manufactured waves would ignite a bite so you just have to take the bad with the good.

The lure of the day proved to be a morning glory Diedapper rigged on a quarter ounce jig head.

The wind was the pits, but the three or four day stretch of warmer weather was a welcome respite. We canceled Monday and Tuesday as we just couldn’t make ourselves do the “freezing hands” thing” again. Hopefully, we will start enjoying longer stretches of more bearable weather in the very near future.

I spent both Thursday and Friday night last week watching baseball in Jasper while talking bass fishing with a couple of retirees that fished both days prior to making the games. One of them lived outside Huntington and fished Rayburn while the other one lived in Jasper and had a camp on the south end of Toledo Bend.

They had worked together for years, but very seldom fished together as they were each sold on their own lake.

The Toledo Bend report was easily the best both nights.

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The National Football League just finished one of the most extensive and thorough combines it has ever had and decided the time was right to launch a campaign to ban the use of the racial slur “N-word” and also the infamous “F-word,” slang for homosexual.

ESPN.com reported last week in conjunction with this idea that the head of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which monitors diversity in the NFL, expects the league to institute a rule where players would be penalized 15 yards for using the Nword on the field.

Former NFL offensive lineman John Wooten, head of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, anticipates that the NFL’s Competition Committee will enact the rule at the owner’s meeting later this month.

“I will be totally shocked if the Competition Committee does not uphold us on what we’re trying to do,” Wooten said. “I think the NFL is going to do what it needs to be done here. There’s too much disrespect in the game.”

The NFL Players Association also has been talking about both situations because the NFL expects the first openly gay player, Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam, to be drafted next month and wants to nip this situation in the bud.

NFLPA executive George Atallah said banishment of the N-word and F-word are being discussed at this time and can’t say any more on the subject.

A recent ESPN poll of 51 NFL play-

ers revealed that 86 per cent say a teammate’s sexual preference didn’t matter to them, but only 49 per cent believe that an openly gay player would be comfortable in an NFL locker room. However, extra-sensitivity training for players already is happening.

Benjamin Hochman wrote in a Denver Post article last week, “I’d love to eviscerate the (N) word from our vernacular. The NFL might try to keep its players from using the word by handing out a 15yard penalty.

“I think it’s a noble, progressive idea, but I think the league should instead fine players who use the word on the field—unless, of course, the usage of the word is so excessive it deserves an unsportsmanlike penalty.

“The NFL’s goal is twofold—to end the use of the word on the field of play and to make a powerful statement to fans that it’s trying to curtail use of the word. Fining players seems more efficient and fair than throwing a penalty flag which could affect the outcome of the game.

“In addition to handing out fines, take steps by featuring your most popular players in public service announcements—creative, cool commercials. Get larger-than-life rappers in there, too, and pretty actresses and models. Use these people and their platform to inspire change.”

Pittsburgh Steelers’ owner Dan Rooney has already handled the sit-

uation with his players. He told them they will not use the N-word on the field in the heat of competition, on the sidelines just talking to one another, in the locker room and will not tolerate any music blaring over the speakers either on the practice field or in the locker room that uses the word.

The well-respected team owner didn’t say “or what” and probably delivered his message so he didn’t have to expound on it at all.

There are some black athletes who disagree with the NFL’s idea, like Denver Broncos defensive back Terrance Knighton. “The idea of penalizing us for using the N-word is a terrible idea. The N-word is not always used in a negative light, and is a word that African-Americans use amongst our peers in a positive light,” he pointed out.

“The N-word is used in motivational speeches and is also used as a substitute for friend, buddy, and is a word African-Americans have used since we were young. So it is close to impossible for it not to be used, because it’s almost second nature to say it,” Knighton concluded.

Former NBA star, Hall of Famer and television analyst Charles Barkley admitted to ESPN.com that he uses the N-word all the time and thinks nothing of it because it is not said in a derogatory manner.

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to the owners at the league meetings later this month.

“We will go down to Naples this week and spend more time talking about it,” commented Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Ozzie Newsome, who is on the league’s Competition Committee.

“We will have some game officials at the meeting that actually hear the language out there on the field during the games. We will present something to our owners later this month in Orlando,” Newsome promised.

A rule change must be ratified by 24 of the 32 team owners.

I wonder if one of the new skill positions on an NFL team will be a ventriloquist who can throw his voice???

KWICKIES…The West Orange-Stark Mustangs hopes of reaching the finals in the state boys’ basketball playoffs were dashed by those Rattlers from Navasota, who edged past the ‘Stangs 6561 Friday night in the Class 3A Region III semifinals at Huntsville. These were the same Rattlers who ended the Mustangs’ football season in 2012. But WO-S had one of their best basketball seasons, finishing as the District 21-3A champions with a 28-9 mark. However, 10 of the Mustangs are seniors and played their final game Friday night.

The only area team headed to Austin this week is the No.10-ranked Beaumont Central Jaguars (31-4) who will meet No. 15 Dallas Kimball (24-7) 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thurs.) in the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas in Austin in the Class 4A Boys Basketball State Tournament’s semifinal round.

Houston Manvel snapped Duncanville’s 105-game winning streak with a 58-53 victory Saturday night to claim the Class 5A UIL girls’ state basketball tournament in Austin. Duncanville had defeated the Manvel Mavericks in the McDonald’s Texas Invitational championship game in November by overcoming a 16-point Maverick lead.

Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning received clearance to play the 2014 season after passing a neck examination Monday. Manning was the 2013 MVP and also the losing quarterback in last month’s Super Bowl XLVIII. Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt will officially retire as Houston Astros in a pre-game ceremony Saturday April 5 at Minute Maid Park.

Rory McIlroy, who led last weekend’s PGA Tour Honda Classic for the first three rounds ran into trouble Sunday and shot a four-over-par 74 to land in a four-way playoff. Russell Henley birdied the first extra hole to win the $1.08 million check for first place. McIlroy settled for a “measly” check for $448,000 along with Russell Knox and Ryan Palmer. Tiger Woods, who was not in contention for the tour victory, was forced to withdraw halfway through the final round with back spasms.

The 2013-14 basketball campaign will mercifully end this week for the Lamar men’s team which stands at 3-25 for the season and 2-14 in the Southland Conference’s 14-team cellar. However the Lady Cardinals fare much better, currently tied for second place with SFA in the SLC with 11-5 marks. The top two teams receive byes in next week’s SLC tournament until the semifinal round.

JUST BETWEEN US…Orange’s Super Bowl Champion Earl Thomas III launched his ETIII Guardian Angel Foundation last week at Granger Chevrolet in an effort to help the Orange area’s less fortunate children. “The foundation will be able to help those in need with school supplies,” the Seattle Seahawks’ three-time All-Pro safety told the crowd. “I also want to set up scholarships for band, sports and academics. So many people helped me and that is why I want to give back any way I can.” A live auction was held at Granger’s Thursday and Thomas signed autographs and posed for photos. Funds from the auction, autographs and pictures will benefit the foundation.

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seven pounds over the past month.

They had no idea that I would mention our discussions in a column, but at the same time were obviously more than willing to share their reports with any fan within ear shot.

Both reports were entertaining, but the most interesting aspect of the Toledo Bend report was the choice of lures.

Wednesday and Thursday Ryland limited on bass up to five pounds fishing a spinnerbait over the grass on windblown main lake points.

He said that they never put the troll motor down and just made repeated drifts across the points. It was their choice of spinnerbaits, however, that I found the most interesting.

Not unlike the original Fuzzy Wuzzy, they

were fishing a single spin harness with a 4/0 gold Willow leaf blade. The body threaded on the attached jig head was an Egret Wedge Tail designed to catch saltwater fish. Ryland said the tail provided much more vibration and the bass especially loved two of the Egret colors. I brought him three packs back as promised the following night and he was waiting on me when I pulled in the parking lot!

When I refused to let him pay for the tails, he invited me to fish with him on Sunday, but that wasn’t a viable option for me. He also assured me in parting, as did his friend, they had never fished saltwater and never would.“Why would I have ever thought otherwise?”

March offers up different options OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

As we just finish flipping the calendar over and head straight into the month of March you can almost hear fishermen from Toledo Bend to the Gulf of Mexico rejoice. March is easily one of the favorite times to be on the water, any water. One of the absolute coolest things about living where we live is the multitude of options that we are blessed to have within such short distances. A small drive in just about any direction is all that’s needed to be in the middle of some world class water, both fresh and salt.

Right now the fishing world has one thing on its mind and that’s “big fish”. There are some serious big fish being caught on both Toledo and Rayburn right now and Sabine and Calcasieu are not far behind. The spawn is not far away on Rayburn and most fishermen can’t wait to converge on the shallows to sight fish these big females on the beds. A truly concert-

ed effort is being taken by most anglers to release those better fish once they catch them if at all possible and that speaks volumes about the conservation type attitude that the majority of anglers now embrace. To see a big bass handled gently and released to fight another day is now the norm rather than the exception.

When the weather allows, the saltwater fishermen have just been doing a number on some great speckled trout and it’s only getting better as the days get longer and the temperatures warm up. Several patterns have been working well lately and that makes it easier, especially since we have had our fair share of wind. Folks wading and drifting are both taking some really good fish, especially in the afternoons. I have not seen anything over 8 pounds personally but I have had some reports of larger fish. With the forecast of warmer temps there are more options to choose from as far as technique and lure selection go.

Everything from Corkies to topwater plugs has

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BC Powerlifting Team LU students to participate in LCM Tennis Winners leading global MBA competition go to Regional meet Staff Report For The Record

In March, Lamar University students will participate in a case study competition celebrating innovation at the intersection of corporate profitability and social, environmental and ethical issues.

The Lamar University College of Business is one of 25 business schools around the world chosen to participate in the Aspen Institute’s 2014 Business and Society International MBA Case Competition. As they compete for recognition and $35,000 in scholarship funds, students will analyze a new case study – co-authored by the Yale School of Management and Tecnològico de Monterrey – and

Uzzle Pictured left to right is Soph. Colt Poole, Coach Randy Richard and Soph. Jacob Trahan.

Staff Report For The Record The Bridge City Boy’s Powerlifting Team brought two young men to the Regional Meet on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Soph. Jacob Trahan

placed third in the 132 weight class by lifting a total weight of 930 pounds and Soph. Colt Poole placed 7th in the 181 weight class by lifting a total weight of 1,070 pounds. These two young men had an outstanding season.

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School senior Beth Irwin won First Place in the Girl’s “A” singles division of the 25th Annual Orange County Tennis Tournament. She defeated Silsbee, PNG, and then Vidor in the finals to win the gold medal.

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Junior Chris Schilz also earned a medal, finishing Second in “B” Singles at the tournament.

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“All too often, we hear about the damage done by the private sector,” said Nancy McGaw, Director of the Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education. “The fact is there are many innovative leaders in business who are leveraging the tools of business to improve our world. This competition, now in its fifth year, helps students acquire the skills and perspectives these leaders possess. It gives students a chance to practice making the kinds of decisions that drive business success and produce lasting social benefits.”

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Congratulations to Stark Reading Contest Winners at LC-M High School

The 2014 winners of the school-level competition held February 20, 2014 at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School (Left to Right): Jace Bagwell: 2nd place, Declamation; Katherine Burns: 1st place, Declamation; Alex Borel: 1st place, Interpretive Reading; Ashlee Meadows: 2nd place, Interpretive Reading.

Staff Report For The Record Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students Katherine Burns and Alex Borel earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 110th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

On Thursday, February 20, 2014, ten LC-M High School students competed in the locallevel contest, which was coordinated by Melanie Claybar, LC-M High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest.

Burns won first place in Declamation with Commencement Address at Wellsley College

by Barbara Bush, while Borel won first place in Interpretive Reading with his presentation of D.H. Laurence’s poem Snake. Second place in Declamation went to Jace Bagwell, with Ashlee Meadows receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading.

The Interpretive Reading winner of the 2013 Stark Reading Contest County Final, Triston Stringer, served as the emcee for the LC-M competition. Dr. Terri Estes, principal of LC-M

High School, presented awards to the 2013-14 school-level contest winners from LC-M High School.

Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500 in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two first-place winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. The first-place winners from LC-M High School will go on to compete against the first-place winners from other participating Orange County high schools at the County Final of the Stark Reading Contest, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater.

The Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the community and encourage education. The aim of the Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of Orange County public high school students. The Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904, which makes the 2013-14 school year the 110th annual year of the Contest. In addition to offering educational opportunities and experiences for students at eligible Orange County public high schools, participating students may earn scholarship awards for continued education.

Mo Ranch host Advanced Leadership Workshop Staff Report For The Record Student Council members represented LCM High School at a Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Advanced Leadership Workshop at Mo Ranch Feb. 14-16, 2014. Theresa Beckett, Sydney Smith, Madison Miller, Savanna Smith, McKenzie DiLeo, and Kaylee Patillo were LCM’s delegates to the workshop, which included students from across the State of Texas. During the three days of leadership training and idea sharing, they gained the tools and the knowledge necessary to not only improve student council effectiveness in their local school but also to enhance their personal leadership skills.

Savanna Smith, a senior, served as a Junior Counselor for the Mo Ranch Workshop. Three more LCM HS students were selected to be Summer Workshop Junior Counselors for the coming summer. Sophomore Madison Miller will be at a high school workshop at Texas State in late July-early August. Freshmen Sydney

LCM Delegates were, from left, Theresa Beckett, Sydney Smith, Madison Miller, Savanna Smith, McKenzie DiLeo and Kaylee Patillo.

Smith will work a middle level workshop, also at Texas State in mid-July. Kaylee Pattillo, also a freshmen, will serve as a junior counselor at a middle level, one-day workshop in Houston in September. According to Student Council Sponsor, Stacey Smith, “This is a great honor for these ladies.”

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Over the course of an intense three days, students will tackle a complex, real-life business decision making scenario undertaken by a company in transition based outside of the United States. Separate competitions at each of the 25 partnering schools will determine first place campus winners, whose work will be reviewed by a panel of academic judges to determine five honorable mentions and five finalist teams. Finalists will meet in New York City, where they will make presentations to a panel of corporate judges and social sector thought leaders, as well as attend an invitation-only reception hosted by BNY Mellon.

All finalist teams will receive prize money, with the first place team receiving $15,000 and $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice.

“I am excited about this year’s competition,” said Jeff Dyson, MBA program director. “This is our fourth year to participate. We have awarded $12,000 in prize money to our best student teams. I am always amazed at our stu-

dents’ ability to tackle and solve complex problems. Their level of enthusiasm, intelligence and social conscience is to behold, and they really shine. It is a great way to learn the steps involved in developing a successful business strategy - one that not only generates profits, but also yields sustainable social benefits.”

Also chosen to participate for the 2014 competition are: Boston University, School of Management; Fordham University, Graduate School of Business; The American University in Cairo, School of Business (Egypt); University of London, London Business School (United Kingdom); University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business; Villanova University, Villanova School of Business.

More information about the 2014 Business & Society International MBA Case Competition may be found at www.AspenCaseCompetition.org. Lamar University’s MBA program is open to students of any undergraduate major. For more info on LU’s MBA program, visit www.mba.lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8604.

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All are welcome to come and enjoy the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, at the Chaplet of St. Joseph. with the Blessing of Altar at 11 a.m. and food served for free at 11:30 a.m. Donations are accepted and used to pay for the Altar and to be given to the needy.

Free Concert at First Christian Church of Orangefield Dallas Christian College Choir performs at 4234 Hwy 408 at 7 p.m. Friday,March 7. This year’s tour program is entitled “The Voice of God” and features a message in drama as well as in a variety of gospel and contemporary Christian classics.

This 35 member choir has toured widely in the U.S. and locally in Texas and Oklahoma. Come join us for this exciting evening.

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Community Easter Service April 13

Come visit and worship with us at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Lent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as the church begins its journey to the baptismal waters of Easter, this Wednesday. As told in the bible, now is the acceptable time to return to the Lord. During Lent the people of God will reflect on the meaning of their baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human

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Sunday, April 13, the Community Easter Service will be held at 6 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church who will host the service and many of our Bridge City and Orangefield ministers will be participating in the service. There will be an offering received and that will also help fund the food pantry. This service is open to everyone in the community and we hope that you find time to attend.

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Born in Cleveland, Texas, on May 7, 1959, Essie was the daughter of Percy Overstreet and Joella (McFadden) Overstreet. She was a member of St. Paul CME. Essie was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Mott and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Overstreet; son, Aaron and spouse, Tomeka Walker Carter; grandchildren, Octaviun Rhodes Jr., Paris Overstreet, Devante Walker, Victoria Walker, Shemaiah, Amaziah, Jeremiah, Taareon and Javeon Carter, Nehemiah Williams; and four brothers and three sisters.

Services held Gary Hock Orange Gary Lee Hock, 52, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 in Branson, Mo. A graveside service was March 4 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery with interment following. Visitation was March 3 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Greenville, Miss., on August 12, 1961, Gary was the son of B.D. Hock and Connie Marie (Welch) Hock. He worked as an electronic technician. Gary was a gentle giant and a talented artist. He was a multi-talented musician and could play any instrument he picked up. Gary loved his daughter and his family always came first.

He was preceded in death by father, B.D. Hock and sister, Sherry Curl.

Gary is survived by his wife, Tina Hock of Branson, Mo.; mother, Connie Hock of Bridge City; daughter, Lindsey Grace Hock of Branson, Mo.; sister, Vicky Hufstetler of Nederland; brother, Danny Hock of Mauriceville; four nieces; a nephew; two great nieces; and two great nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Clyde Welch, Seth Franke, Russell Franke, David “Bandit” Corsey, Jr., and Mike “Bubba” Long.

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Celebration Service 10:30 Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

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The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 7B

Last Week’s Solution

THEME: U.S, HISTORY

Garage Sales

FRI & SAT. GARAGE/CRAFT SALE - 7796 BETSY LN., MAURICEVILLE (FOR GPS - ORANGE) TURN ON JOHNSON RD. BY METHODIST CHURCH. Crosses, furniture, tools, antiques, plus sizes, metal detector, telescopes, toys.

SAT. LITTLE CYPRESS BAPTIST CHURCH, LITTLE CYPRESS DRIVE 8 til 12, Household items, furniture, clothes, shoes, purses, glassware, picture frames, decorative items, toys, fabric, jewelry.

SAT. HUGE Rumage Sale OAKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, HWY 62 and Skeeter Dr. in Mauriceville, 7 til 3, Toys, books, kitchen ware, office electronics, printer, baby furniture and much more!

THURS thru SAT., MULTI FAMILY BLOW OUT MOVING & GARAGE SALE GREENWAY PARK #1, 4019 N. EDDIE & 1943 W. ROBIN ST., 7 til 7. House full of furniture, home decor, sm. appliances, new sm. bathroom vanity, W/D, new dog cages, luggage, sony portable radio, tape player, tv’s, baby items, stroller, books,office items, lamps, designer & name brand plus size clothing (men and woman’s).

Wed. 715 BRIDGEVIEW ,BC 7 til noon. Clothes, knick-knacks, shoes, misc.

ACROSS 1. Tropical fruit 6. Bug enemy 9. ____ bargain 13. Relating to Quechuan people 14. Monetary unit of Afganistan 15. “_____ Science” (1985) 16. Daughter of a sibling 17. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight...”

18. Wall hanging of hand-

37. Dutch cheese 39. Game ragout 40. Carpet layer’s calculation 41. Indy 500 entrant 43. Cajole 44. Earvin Johnson, Jr. 46. Of long ago 47. Burkina Faso neighbor 48. Olympian Ted Ligety’s sport 50. Feudal laborer 52. Bathroom sign 53. Like unwelcome

woven fabric 19. *Anti-Communist ______ Doctrine 21. *U.K. and U.S.S.R. to U.S (1939-1945), e.g.

23. One-shot Atticus Finch’s forte 24. *He sent naval fleet to support North in Civil War 25. Big fuss 28. Relinquish, as in property 30. Win an auction 35. Dull or dense

APPLIANCES LIKE NEW MAYTAG side by side refrigerator, beige. In-door ice and water. $400 OBO call 409-920-1460. (0305) USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & Up, Harry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10Th. & Main), orange, we buy used appliances, 886-4111. (HS) 20 GAS DRYERS! $100 & Up, all work! Call Harry at (409) 886-4111.

GAS DRYER, $100; ELECTRIC DRYER, $100; Washing Machine, $100, (409) 7357163. (JD tfn) HOUSEKEEPING- residential, commercial. Excellent references. 409-734-8096 (H02/19)

EMPLOYMENT TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers: Company. Home Every Week. Excellent Pay & Benefits. Pd Empty & Loaded.

No Touch, 50% D&H. CDL-A, 3 yrs exp. 800-588-7911 x225 (2/2 MISCELLANEOUS PRO-FORM CROSSWALK, 392 TREADMILL, I pod compatible, crosswalk and weight loss work outs, $200 (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524 (3/5)

4 PC KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE: Excellent condition. Hand carved with Sleigh bed. includes mattress & bed springs. Pd $2500 asking $1500 Call 318.374.0804 for showing.

(3/5) DINING TABLE W/ 4 CHAIRS, $350; headboard, paid $1,000 will take $450; entertainment center, $250; dyson vacuum, still in warranty; call to see at (409) 670-9272 or 3304470.(edee) MOVING SALE! Curtis Mathis TV, wood cabinet, collector’s item, will consider all offers; dining table w/ 4 chairs, $300; head board, paid $1,000 will take $250; small but tall glass top, 3 drawers at bottom, $100; large wood entertainment center, $350; roll up wood desk, $75; angel to go on mail box, $35; Dyson vacuum w/ instructions and extended warranty, $100; rocking chair, grandma type, very old, $10; computer char, brown, comfortable, $10; coffee table w/ white and gold trim, $35; dolls for sale, make offer. Antique dish set, make offer. NOTE I would like to buy a pillow top mattress! Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 670-9272. (Edee, tfn) FOR SALE: 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, HILLCREST CEMETERY, 4560 Hwy 87: Lot 66D-4 and Lot 82D-3. in the Catholic (Garden of Gethsemane) area blessed by the Bishop $1500

OBO. Call 409.383.7186 or (7786) (02/26) PRIVATELY-OWNED, SINGLE MAUSOLEUM CRYPT for sale in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Price negotiable.

Call 409-330-0030. (3/12) PETS I’VE GOT PUPPIES; they’re eating me out of house and home! Beautiful b & w, will grow to 40-60 lbs. They need good homes! Call Jonnie at (409) 988-9472.

PSA AL-ANON meets Wednesday & Sunday at 7 pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. Meets every Tues. At 7 pm. At immaculate conception education building, 4100 lincoln (corner of lincoln & washington) in groves. For more information call 9620480.

DOWN 1. Bathtub hooch 2. “U” in I.C.U. 3. Tree or shrub type having winged fruit 4. Absence of matter, pl.

5. Like one with low hemoglobin 6. *Nixon worked to do this to relations with China 7. Hudson’s Bay Company original ware 8. Bubonic plague carriers 9. Disembodied spirit 10. Italian money, 18612002 11. *The Colonial Period and Roaring Twenties,

e.g.

12. Highly anticipated during Super Bowl 15. Toothy marine mammal 20. Arabian chieftain 22. ___-tzu 24. High tea padded accessory 25. *Washington’s veep 26. Relating to dura mater 27. Opposite of alpha 29. *June 6, 1944 31. A boor lacks this 32. “Ulysses” protagonist 33. Candidate’s concern 34. *Mason’s partner 36. Get-out-of-jail money 38. Insignificant 42. Old episode 45. Charles Ponzi, e.g.

49. Bygone bird 51. *Gave us Miss Liberty 54. A pinch in the mouth 56. Pinocchio and his kind 57. Civil wrong 58. Craving 59. Beacon light 60. Tender 61. *Things Washington didn’t tell?

62. “The more things change, the more they stay the ____” 63. Ornamental carp 65. Joker to Batman, e.g.

67. Bear home

SAT. 5655 HIGHLANDER DR., BC/ORG, in Victory Gardens, several families, 7 til 1.

SAT. 8518 KRISTIE LANE, ORG COUNTY, Take Glenwood off Hwy 1442 to Lawrence, on corner 8 til ? Lots of stuff!

SAT. 835 CONNECTICUT, BC, 7 til 2. Brand new clothes for baby boy, lots of baby items, authentic Lobster trap table and chair, something for everyone!

SAT. 553 GARDENIA, ORANGE, 8 til 3. Piano, dining table and hutch, beds, furniture, misc. other items, Cash only. No early birds!

SAT. 370 LAWRENCE RD. ORG COUNTY, 7 til ? TV’s, shelves, small table, dishes, misc. More sales in the neighborhood!

SAT. 185 RUSSELL, BC, 8 til 3. Tool sale! 3/8” / 1/2”/ and 3/4” drives and sockets, wrenches, screw drivers, chain block, pipe dyes and blender. Much more!

SAT. 920 CAROLINA, BC, 8 til 2. Furniture, clothes, lots more of everything!

SAT. 197 RIDGEWOOD AVE., BC, 5 families, 7 til noon. Furniture, table, 2 couches, home rugs, men’s hunting clothes, 2 ‘Barbie jeeps’ w/chargers, 2 ‘Barbie fold out chairs, 2 children’s (2-7 year old) cots,Lg. variety of home decor. family clothes (men and woman all sizes and gender kids!) belts and accessories and much more!

UPCOMING SALE! SAT. 3/8, 1000 REBECCA, BC, Multi Family, 8 till 3. Furniture, 2X and 3X clothes, books, kitchen items, baby items, exercise equip., Much More! (3/5) SAT 105 DAVIS ST. WO 8 til 2. Large garage sell, cleaning out storage buildings. Glassware, rolltop desk, kitchen hatch, wooden decoys, pocket knives, many small collectables, vintage frames, old magazines and more.

738-2070

neighbor 55. Web address 57. *Underground Railroad conductor 60. They are notoriously slow 63. *Location of General MacArthur’s last war 64. ET carrier 66. Nymph of lakes and springs 68. Liturgy instrument 69. In favor of 70. _____ br˚lÈe 71. Bookkeeping entry 72. Unwelcome deduction 73. Industrial center of the Ruhr

SAT. Mar 8 1000 REBECCA, BC multi family, 8 til 3. Furniture, 2X and 3X clothes, books, kitchen items, baby items, exercise equip. Much more! (3/5)

sis center at (409) 832-6530.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. “A casa program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877-586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.

Advocates-4-children-inc.Org [there is an application at this website]. 30 Hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed!

Estate Sales FRI - SAT. 1117 18TH ST. OFF PARK AVE. ON SHOLARS. Furniture, sofa, king size bed, dining table & chairs, glassware, kitchenware, craftsman tools, washer & dryer.

Fri & Sat. ESTATE SALE 6565 Verde, Groves, off Hwy 73 exit 25th. bike, dryer, stove, rod and reels, woodworking tools, TV’s, lift bed, antique pink hair dryer, jewelry, truck guard, cabinet door, 2 piece entertainment center, records, misc household items, B&P Sales (409) 659-1242.

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer Advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. Comprehensive training is provided, anyone interested should contact the cri-

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 5, 2014

“Teacher of the Month” Mrs. Leisa Miller

Leisa Miller

Staff Report For The Record St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Mrs. Leisa Miller as our “Teacher of the Month” for March. Mrs. Miller was chosen by her dedication to her students and parents, her willingness to step up in times of need and her tremendous pride in St. Mary Catholic School. Mrs. Miller displays a character of compassion daily and has a tremendous love for her students.

Mrs. Miller was recognized during morning announcements at St. Mary school and received many special items with this reward including a reserved parking spot, teaching supplies and personalized snacks.

St. Mary school is very honored to recognize Mrs. Leisa Miller as “Teacher of the Month” for March.

Senator Nichols 5 cents Sen. Nichols For The Record There is never a dull moment at the Texas Capital, even during the interim.

Between committee hearings, the TV show Revolution being filmed on location and the opportunity to visit with multiple groups visiting from East Texas, my staff and I stay very busy.

Here are five things happening around your state: Dark Money During the 83rd Legislative Session, I co-authored Senate Bill 346 to improve the transparency and public information available in regards to campaign finance. It required entities that spend at least $25,000 in a calendar year for political purposes to report those expenditures to the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC). Individual contributions would only be made public if they totaled $1,000 every three months.

Current law requires this of individual political candidates and their campaigns. The bill was vetoed by the Governor, but an important question still remains; how should Texas ensure the public has a right to know who is spending money to influence elections, while still maintaining privacy for groups that engage in other types of advocacy?

Current state law requires political action committees (PAC) who support/oppose candidates to register with the TEC. Because non-profit organizations are not required to disclose this information, some larger PACs create non-profits to channel money anonymously to candidates, thus creating the ‘dark money’ groups. The TEC is taking public comments on a proposed rule that would achieve a similar goal to SB 346.

If you are interested in sharing

your thoughts you can call the TEC at 512-463-5800.

Patent Litigation The Senate State Affairs Committee has been asked to examine the negative impact patent litigation by ‘patent assertion entities’ has on the Texas business economy. These entities, which have also been referred to as ‘patent trolls’, often buy patents and then turn around and sue smaller companies who are producing similar products or services.

The original intent of patents, which is stated in the U.S. Constitution to ‘promote the useful arts and sciences’, has been waylaid by the patent system.

Instead of companies focusing on innovation and creating new products, they are distracted by impending patent litigation. I earned 32 U.S. patents and 128 foreign patents. With first-hand knowledge, I understand the time, hard work and costs that go into ensuring your property is protected. As a state we need to ensure we address the problems which can be created by these frivolous legal actions without losing incentives for inventors.

Health and Human Services The Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which I serve on, held their first interim hearing at the end of February. The discussion included reviewing the Department of Family and Protective Services’ (DFPS) efforts to reduce child fatalities. In addition, they discussed how DFPS is updating their process of choosing foster families as well as monitoring cases within the system.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission also presented on the progress of the new Texas Women’s Health Program and the newly expanded primary care program for women’s health services.

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Off into the Sunset While the saying goes that everything in Texas is bigger, the Legislature tries to ensure we are keeping our state government small and efficient.

State agencies in Texas, unlike federal agencies, are not allowed to exist indefinitely, but must be legislatively justified, usually every 12 years. The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, on which I served for four years, helps this process by making recommendations not only for which agencies should be continued, but also how they can operate more efficiently and better serve the public. If an agency is not continued through legislation it will be automatically discontinued. During my time with the Commission, I helped to eliminate six state agencies which saved the tax payers $162 million.

Part of what makes Sunset effective is the welcomed input from the public. Anyone can share their concerns with their Representative, Sunset staff or testify at a legislative hearing.

To learn more about how you can participate, visit the Sunset Web page at http://www.sunset. state.tx.us.

Texans at the Olympics The Olympics was a time which brought not only nations together, but also drew those in the United States together to cheer for their favorite American athlete. While our unusual winter temperatures may have rivaled those in Sochi, Texas is not known for its winter sports.

However, we did have four Texans out of the 230 athletes on the U.S. Olympic team. I am always happy to see our state represented on such an international level.

BC Knights Offer Lenten Fried Fish Dinners

Dinners will be served each Fri. (except Good Fri.) during Lent at the Bridge City KC Hall on W. Round Bunch, adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church. Dinner is $8 (fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw) Customers can dine-in or take-out dinners. We will also provide delivery for 10 or more orders. For more info or to order call 409-735-5725.

KOC Fish Fry in Orange Orange Council No. 1680 is selling fried and baked fish dinners for dine in or carry out on all Fridays in Lent, except Good Friday. The dinners are sold 5 - 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Church parish hall on Cherry Ave. in Orange. 3-piece fried or baked fish dinners are $8. 2-piece fried fish dinners are $7.

Dinners consist of fish, French fries, coleslaw, tartar & cocktail sauce, tea and dessert. The public is invited to enjoy Council 1680’s renowned fish taste.”

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