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Mosquito control receives funding David Ball

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Cornerstone leveling at BC Masonic Lodge Staff Report

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The Grand Lodge of Texas will conduct a cornerstone leveling ceremony at Bridge City Masonic Lodge #1345 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at 365 N. John St. All masons, their families, and the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony is completed. The leveling of a cornerstone ceremony is a function of The Grand Lodge of Texas and must be authorized by the Grand Master. The Honorable James F. Brumit, Grand Master of Masons in Texas, has authorized the Honorable Brother Duane Anthony to officiate at the ceremony. Honorable Brother Anthony is a member of The Grand Lodge of Texas Committee on Work. The medieval stone masons organizations; builders of the glorious cathedrals across Europe are in fact, forerunners of modern speculative Masonry. The earliest record of an official ceremony, for a public building was the laying of the foundation stone of the New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland on Aug. 2, 1738. On Sept. 18, 1793, President George Washington officiated at the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capital Building.

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The Orange County Mosquito Control District will have enough weapons to fight mosquitoes the remainder of the Fiscal Year. The Orange County Commissioners’ Court approved a line item transfer to the department at their meeting Monday morning. The transfer is to provide funds for implementation of

tasks necessary for new Texas Commission on Environmental Quality pesticide general permit compliance. The transfer breaks down as follows: • $100,000 aerial spraying chemicals • $2,500 for Rent-All • $6,000 for overtime pay • $13,619 for miscellaneous fees and services The contingency fund has

$152,000 remaining for the Fiscal Year that ends in October. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux THIBODEAUX said there was an increase in spraying late winter and early spring due to the mosquito infestation. In approving the line item transfer,

Thibodeaux cautioned for the commissioners to consider next year’s budget when approving the item. “We need to look at the budget. If we increase those dollars, we need to make sure it won’t happen next year,” he said. In other county business, Thibodeaux, Treasurer Christy Khoury, Chief Deputy Treasurer Becky Selvidge and Judge

Pro Tem John Dubose were approved to be signatories on the Hurricane Ike Round 1 project with the General Land Office. Thibodeaux said someone will be needed to sign the paperwork if he’s out of pocket. The county is waiting for a $1 million reimbursement for the Shelter of Last Resort on FM 1442 to be signed off. The remainder of the conCOUNTY BUSINESS PAGE 2A

BCISD may offer employee raises

David Ball

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Personnel matters loomed large at a budget study meeting of the Bridge City Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday night. Superintendent Mike King reported personnel costs take up 70 percent of the budget. A proposed compensation plan would give employees a three percent raise on the midpoint for all pay scales which roughly equals to $1,300 per teacher. It will cost a total of $460,000 for the three percent across the board

raise. The salary for beginning teachers will increase $500 at $35,000 a year. King said the salaries are still KING low compared to other districts but they’re making progress. He would also like to compare health care costs and comparable school districts’ pay in Region 5. One Full Time Employee consists of a teacher to two

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OC’s ‘most wanted’ man still out there Debbie Schamber For The Record

At the top of Orange County’s Most Wanted list is 52-year-old Marlon Winters. He is not only wanted by local law enforcement, but also by federal authorities such as United States Marshals with the Justice Department. If apprehended he faces five counts of aggravated sexual assault and two counts of indecency of a child and bond forfeiture. “My daughters were not his first or his last victims,” said Anita LeBlanc. Winters’ local charges against him began in 1999 after he returned to the U.S. from Germany where he had been in the Army for 20 years and remained there to work as a contractor. He married and had two children while in Germany. However, he left after he allegedly molested his own children and returned to Texas. He is not allowed to have contact with his children, according to America’s Most Wanted. It wasn’t long before he began his search for vulnerable victims to “groom.” The two girls, ages six and nine years old, lived across the street. Grooming is a term used to describe the classic child molestation tactics to commit the crimes. Winters slowly began gaining the girl’s trust by taking them on bike rides, teaching them to play the drums, buying them candy and gifts. Once he had their trust, investigators believe he made his move.

Winters was a drummer and would meet with other people and became part of a band. He gathered at their homes and WINTERS had jam sessions with them. He also was employed as a construction WINTERS PAGE 3A

H Strutter officers become All-Americans H The 2012-2013 Strutter Officers recently attended American Dance/Drill Team Officer Camp at Bella Harbor Resort in Rockwall, Texas. They were awarded All American Officer Team (top six officer teams out of 59). They also were awarded Super Sweepstakes, Outstanding Home Routine, Best Overall Outstanding Choreography, Most Admired Team of the Day, and All American Officer Team of the Day which was awarded by the American staff. All American honors went to 1st Lieutenant Madison Woodruff and Lieutenant Katie Nation. All American Honorable Mention honors went to Captain Sydney Shepherd, Lieutenant Aubrey Hale, and Lieutenant Ciara Cooper. Lt. Aubrey Hale earned All American Kick Company. Outstanding Performer was awarded to Captain Sydney Shepherd. Strutter Officers are Captain Sydney Shepherd, 1st Lt. Madison Woodruff, Lt. Aubrey Hale, Lt. Katie Nation, and Lt. Ciara Cooper. Director is Cathy Riley.

Former LCM teacher sentenced Debby Schamber For The Record

A former Little CypressMauriceville high schoool teacher, Bryan Lee Hyde, 32, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison to be served concurrently on each of the two charges. The charge of sexual assault of a child is a “3-G” second degree felony which will require Hyde to serve half of his sentence, which is five years, before he is first eligible for parole. The charges stem from an incident in January. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call in reference to a student who had made an outcry about the improper sexual relationship between the student and the English teacher, according to information from the OCSO. After a thorough investi- Bryan Lee Hyde, 32, is escorted by Scott Barnes, of the Orange FORMER TEACHER PAGE 2A

County Sheriff’s Office, after being sentenced to 10 years in prison in each charge. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

Ficken learns civics at Boy’s State Penny Leleux

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Reagan Ficken was chosen by the faculty of Orangefield High School and sponsored by Bridge City American Legion Post 250 to attend Boys State which was held June 3-8 in Austin. “American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students,” says the Boys State Web site. Students learn about the operation of local, county and state government by participating in their own governmental campaigns and elections. In the week long experience

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OC libraries launch annual summer reading programs From Staff Reports For The Record

Do your kids need something else to do in addition to watching television and playing video games? Maybe the Orange Public Library and the Bridge City Public Library can help. The OPL 2012 Summer Reading Program runs from June 13 to July 25 at the library, The programs is called Get a Clue...at Your Library. There’s also a Read-to-Me program for children going into kindergarten or younger with their guardian presented from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays in the children’s room. The stories are read by guest story-time readers. The Texas Reading Club is for children in the first through the sixth grades from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in the meeting room. Programs include:

• Discovering nature with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center • “TOP SECRET” Spy-a-Book” a Julian Franklin production • Art-to-Go presented by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas • Mystery Art with the Stark Museum of Art • The Wonders of Pets presented by the Humane Society of SETX (Live animal will be present. Pet food and donations will be accepted) The last program is a Summer Reading Club Carnival for both age groups from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 25. Children may play games, receive a reading certificate, coupons and Library Bucks for turning in a reading log. There is also a Teen Program for grades seventh to 12th from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays that include guest speakers, movie nights, games and crafts.

The purpose of the program is to encourage students to read throughout the summer in order to maintain and increase reading skills they have developed during the school year. Library cards are free to city of Orange residents. Nonresidents may purchase a student card for $5. Students read at their own pace, wherever they like to read. No book reports are required. Upon registration students will receive a book bag and a reading log to keep track of how much time they read or someone reads to them. There is still time to sign up. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until July 18. For more information contact OPL at 8831086. The Bridge City Public Library, in conjunction with the Friends of the Bridge City Public Library and the Texas State Library’s Reading Club are offering their Summer Reading Pro-

County business The Record News The Record Newspapers- The County Record and the Penny Record- are published on Wednesday of each week and distributed free throughout greater Orange County, Texas. The publications feature community news, local sports, commentary and much more. Readers may also read each issue of our papers from our web site TheRecordLive.Com. • General Manager.....................................................Mark Dunn • Business Manager................................................Nicole Gibbs • News Editor...............................................................David Ball • Advertising Director......................................Brandie Robbins • Production Manager...........................................Chris Menard • Staff Writers and Photographers... David Ball, Mark Dunn, Penny Leleux, Larry Trimm, Nicole Gibbs, Joey Encalade, Cody Hogden, Teri Newell and Angela Delk.

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crete ceiling of shelter was poured last week. Joel Ardoin of the health and code compliance department reported there were 52 environmental inspections, 24 follow-up inspections, 69 food service inspections, six food service complaints, four daycare/foster home inspections, 12 on-site inspections and 17 court case filed for the month of May. The court proclaimed June as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Month in Orange County. The Texas Interagency Task Force on Deaf-blindness encourages the development and delivery of quality services and support to Texans who are deaf-blind, a press release read. This year’s focus is the specialized services provided by Interveners and Support Service Providers. “Much progress has been made in providing education and rehabilitation training to persons who are deafblind, leading to an increased number of career and living opportunities and options for people who are deaf-blind. More and more, communities are recognizing and benefiting from the skills and talents of these valued citizens. However, for deaf-blind people to fully participate in their communities and community programs, they

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require the services of special service providers known as Interveners and Support Service Providers,” it read. One deaf-blind individual recognized by the court at the meeting was Brett Simpson, owner of Brett’s Place — a snack bar inside of the Orange County Courthouse. Thibodeaux said the commissioners overwhelmingly approved Simpson for the position and he has done a “marvelous job.” He added Simpson has also received the support of friends, family and co-workers on the job.

gram on Wednesday morning, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for Pre-K through fifth grade. Programs include: • Terry Pfeffer and Agnes in Training your dog • Clint Caywood with Texas Wildlife • Krissy Vogel with the Gulf Coast Museum on Gulf Coast pirates • Elyse Thibodeaux with Tiger Rocks martial arts • There will be an awards ceremony on July 25 for the Bridge City Strutters. Sponsors are Gulf Credit Union, Cathy Wolford, Sue Lane, Holly Hebert and Stephine Adams Reading logs must be turned in by July 18. Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. For more information, call 735-4242 or go to www.bridgecitypubliclibrary.com.

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gation, Hyde was charged and indicted on two counts each of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. Hyde’s hands shook as he stood before Judge Dennis Powell of the 163rd District Court where he pleaded guilty and accepted the plea bargain agreement. Powell spoke of the “tragic” case to Hyde. “I can’t pretend to understand these cases,” Powell said. Hyde was then placed in handcuffs and shackles and led away by an OCSO deputy where he will be in the custody of jail officials until he is taken to begin his sentence in prison.

KOCB 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. 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.

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Ficken: Boys State the boys are split into two parties. After their campaigns and elections, students hold office to learn the interworking of government. “This experience is invaluable, and will increase the ability of our youth to participate in governmental affairs, or even run for office, in later years,” said Past State Chaplin Marv Howland. The Web site said participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. “I’m very, very thankful to the American Legion for sending me,” said Reagan. “I learned a lot about government that I did not know and a lot of skills that will help later on down the road.” Reagan said he ran for county judge and won his primary for the Federalist Party, but lost in the general election. “I found it interesting. It wasn’t really what I was expecting. It opened my eyes,” said Reagan. “You have to approach your voters and not always do whatever you think best, but first and foremost look out for the interests of everyone else. It was a great experience.” The 17-year-old’s birthday is not until February, so he will not be able to vote in this year’s

BC school raises teacher aids in BCISD. Currently, BCISD is over their FTE count at 3.5 which is the lowest the district has been. The count was at double digits at one time. The number was lowered through attrition. The state eliminated a Pre-Kindergarten grant in 2011 and it will now be funded by local funds. The district decided to continue with a full-day Pre-K. King believes the full-day is beneficial to students and helps them move forward. The board decided to hold their next meeting in July after the date teachers can get out of their contracts freely to make other personnel decisions. In other business, Trustee Rebecca Rutledge said some parents told her they were

Winters still at large worker. However, he especially became friends with the two girls. “He would do everything a little kid would love to do,” LeBlanc said. “When grooming a child, their love is over the top.” According to LeBlanc, Winters had a game he liked to play with girls called the “monster game” which is similar to “hide and seek” but if the child was found, then the monster would win and do anything he chose to the child. “This was a game that Winters used as part of any sexual game a person could think of,” LeBlanc said. Eventually the 6-year-old girl told a friend of hers about the game because she thought that was a game that other kids played too, LeBlanc said. As a result, he told his mother and the police were called. Winters played a lot of mental games on the kids also, LeBlanc said. “He had threatened them numerous times that if they told anybody that he would kill their parents,” LeBlanc said. “He would also tell them that because he was the adult and they were just children that nobody would believe them.” Winters was indicted in July 1999. After he was arrested on the felony charges, he was able to post the $15,000 bond with the help of his mother who put up her house as collateral. The victims were not the only people anxiously awaiting for justice to be served. On the day of the trial the attorneys, witnesses and investigators waited for it to start, but Winters never ap-

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peared. As a result, his mother lost her house. Before he left he built a shed on his Aunt’s property to store his belongings. Investigators were shocked at what they found. Inside were boxes of clippings of children from newspapers and magazines. But more horrifying to investigators were the clippings of local children at school related events which include their names and addresses. Investigators believe he was searching for his next victims. To aid in getting the word out, investigators contacted the television show “America’s Most Wanted.” The story aired three times on television and twice on their radio broadcast. As a result, leads came in, but none were Winters. Winters is fluent in German and is believed to be in Germany or Holland. Although, he could be anywhere, according to investigators. Life may have gone on for Winters, but it hasn’t been that easy for the victims. LeBlanc’s older daughter lives everyday wishing she could have saved her younger sister the pain of dealing with being molested. “My biggest fear is that there are more victims,” LeBlanc said. “My number one priority is to see him prosecuted and put in jail for what he has done to all the innocent children.” LeBlanc worries about more victims and the nightmares other parents would have to endure. Investigators said they would not only pursue the charges against Winters, but those who have assisted Winters in his escape. Anyone with any information on the case is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s office at 409-883-2612.

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presidential election, but he will not be taking the responsibility lightly once he is eligible. “It definitely made me want to look more into each candidate and really look at their character and what they think is right and wrong and also what they would do for the community and serving as a whole.” Boys State was founded in 1935 by Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. “We were really excited he was able to go,” said Reagan’s mother, Karen Ficken. “It was pretty vigorous, there was hardly any down time, so whenever he got home he was like a zombie for a day and a half,” she laughed. Reagan is currently working at Pinehurst Gardens doing lawn maintenance and will be a senior at Orangefield High School next year. After graduation, he plans to attend a four year university. According to Howland, no student was able to attend from the Bridge City High School this year.

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From the Creaux’s Nest POWER MISUSED We have come on the first day of summer, I believe it’s going to really be a hot one. A good thing however, are the spring showers we have been getting they will probably prevent a drought like we had last summer. The shameful part about that drought is all the great trees and shrubs we lost last year. I lost five 40-years old crepe myrtles and some other great trees.****The “Fast and Furious” program, selling marked weapons to Mexico in order to track and find who was purchasing them. The program started under the Bush Administration and continued under Obama. A congressional sub-committee, with Darrell Issa as chairman, has used supoena power to put Attorney General Eric Holder on trial. Chairman Issa is using his authority as a power play to cause the downfall of someone in the Obama Administration. Never before has a A.G. been held in contempt, a move that would bring him down and force him to step down and embarrass the administration. Issa previously said he would zero in on the Obama cabinet. That is wrong. The Justice Department should not be used to play politics. It’s a misuse of our supoena power. A witch hunt designed to do political harm, nothing else. A contempt of congress vote by the GOP is wrong and the American people will see through it. The Justice dept. was targeted in order to bring it to the floor of the House of Representatives where they can crucify him. It’s a misguided sham. The A.G. furnished over 7600 pages of information but that’s not what they want. Politics is one thing but using the Justice Dept. rubs me the wrong way. Remember it’s never happened in our history before.*****I guess I’ve said enough. I’ve got my blood going so now I can get started. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. TODAY’S EVENTS - TOMORROW’S HISTORY After 10 weeks of trial, that goes back five years, 46 witnesses and $10.5 million dollars spent by the government, Roger Clemens beats all charges. The U.S. Congress had pushed the charges, even after one trial had ended in a mistrial. The Federal Government was over zealous in their pursuit of Clemens and John Edwards. They stuck out in both cases. There is no doubt that Roger, one of the greatest pitcher ever, should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. A jury found him not guilty. You don’t punish people just because they’re accused. Not guilty is not guilty, regardless of what you and I believe. Now if Coach Jerry Sandusky beats those child molesting charges I’ll give up on juries convicting anyone. I don’t believe Sandusky will ever take the stand and him not doing so doesn’t prove him guilty. His defense team claiming the trial will be over Wednesday is a give-away.*****Meanwhile, Shelton Adelson, the Vegas billionaire, has pledged to donate $100 million to the Republican Super Pac. The Koch brothers, who have already committed $100 million, say they will raise another $365 million. That’s a half billion dollars in order to buy the government. Something is bad wrong with that picture. Until we have true campaign finance reform the citizens are at the mercy of the super rich, who can control government. So far their policies and radical ideology has brought this country to a terrible place. The eight years they abused their power and threw regulations out of the window, which in turn allowed corporate America and some scrupulous individuals to become crooks. Greed ran rapant and they went south with their pockets full of money. Adelson, the Koch brothers and the other billionaires want to return to the policies that got us in this mess. They are willing to spend what it takes because they know they will get it back many times over if they can control government. TODD NEEDS OUR HELP Todd Edgerly, 48, has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. On June 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. there will be a fundraiser held at the Community Center in Bridge City. The Bridge City High class of 1982 has banded together, along with many in the community to help Todd and his family offset some of the medical expenses. He is the son of Gene and Judge Flo Edgerly. The event will feature music by several bands, silent and live auctions, barbecue and a lot more. Your help to honor this outstanding young man will be deeply appreciated. Donations of money may be sent to Todd Edgerly Benefit, Bridge City Bank, Account no. 14676606, P.O. Box 887, Bridge City, TX 77611. You may also check out Todd’s Facebook event page for all updates. This is a worthy cause. I hope you can help. Your prayers will also be greatly appreciated. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 The Orange Natatorium opens. After several months

of budget cuts forcing the closure of the Natatorium. The city’s indoor swimming pool was recently reopened for the summer offering a place for swimming, swim meets and aerobics, taught by Tina Mankevich, a certified aerobics instructor.*****John Clark, of Orange, had been looking for his son, Larry Wayne Clark, for over 20 years. He had not seen the younger Clark in 35 years. Through many internet searches John was able to locate his ex-wife of almost 40 years ago and find his son, Larry Wayne. A year after Larry was born the couple divorced. Wife Linda Gayle married a Navy warrant officer and left for Germany. In order to go to Germany with the child she gave up child support from John. Email conversations between father and son led up to them meeting in Corpus Christi on May 30 to June 2. John also met his grandson Hayden. (Editor’s note: I wonder what the last 10 years have brought. I’ll have to ask John.)*****Cheryl Donnaud became a grandmother on Friday, June 23, to a big 10.5 pound baby boy.*****Sharon Dunn’s son, Chris, is home on leave from Korea. After visiting with him, Sharon flew to Hawaii to spend time with her other son, Jason, in the United States Army, before he leaves for overseas duty. Chris picked her up in Houston on her return. She got to see both Army sons in one short span.*****The former Helen Harrington marries Herb Metsger on June 24.*****Former Astro pitcher and presently with St. Louis, Darryl Kile, was found dead in his bed. He was only 33 years old. In the 1993 season, while with the Astros, he pitched a no-hitter against the New York Mets. 35 Years Ago-1977 While most people believe that Tommy Robinson would be named chief of police to replace Wilson Roberts, Hank Eckhardt was unexpectedly named the new BC police chief.*****The Rotary Club of Bridge City will install new officers this Thursday. H.D. Pate will replace outgoing club president Roy Dunn. Other new officers include the Rev. Don Richey, first vice president. Also, Bill Weisman and the Rev. Ed Robinson, J.R. Wilson will serve as secretary, while William Bill Nacol will fill the position of sergeant of arms. New directors will include Robert “Bobby” Cormier, Jim Moss, Lynn Emerson and C.W. “Bubba” Hubbard. Lew Malcom will install the new officers.*****Larry Ward and Bill Godwin are new owners of Bridge City Building, formerly Fields Lumber.*****One of the county’s sexiest women, Judy Wyatt, will celebrate a birthday on June 26. She’s in her early-to-mid 20s.*****Betty Em and Bernard Giarratano are celebrating their anniversary on Friday, June 24. A beautiful love story. Bernard is a shrink who was once a priest.*****Ron Decker is one of the most active people around. He stars in several activities at once and also manages to hold on to a job. He has lost a considerable amount of weight but it looks good off.*****Benny Mazzola is named temporary chairman of the Orange Optimist Club that is now being formed.*****Three employees quit the Bridge City water district. They are manager Clarence Bufford, asst. manager Walter Dupuis and secretary Helen Burrow. More resignations are expected.*****Grover Halliburton installed Mary Patillo as president of the Orange County Senior Citizens chapter. She succeeds her husband, Sheriff Buck Patillo. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Frankie Allen, Keith Kay, Marie Norton, Justin Roberts, Debbie Johansson, Gregory Darbonne, Loretta Beck, Lynda Phillips, Tyler Bailey, Dustin Hartsfield, Sarah Claybar, Sharon Wright, Wesley Darbonne, Dan Dumas, David Dubose, John Cooper, Melanie Broussard, Don Finley, Paul Richardson, Gean Hammett, Caitlin Wells, Charlene Braus, Nora Anne Minor, Phyllis Nimitz, Mary Foreman, Laurie Louvier, Ken Johnson, Roberta Overstreet, Sissy Braus, Betty Merchant, Jeania Craus, Kim Turbeville, Jaden Trahan, Ronnie Broussard, Barbara Garza, Wesley Smith, Amanda Adams, Judy Gerrald, Kathy Marsh, Erin McFarlane, Chris Humble, Linda Taylor, Becky Hodgkinson, Marie Williamson, Phyllis Davis, Reggie Rogers, Jan Henry, Judy Cagle, Rodney Davis, Sherby Dixon, Barbara Whitrock, Bridgett Teaff, Claudine Hogan and David Kimbell. A FEW HAPPENINGS Our friend Doug Harrington, who has been battling throat cancer stopped in to see us Friday. He’s a long way from being recovered but he’s much better. He’s lost 40 pounds that he didn’t need anyway but not a pleasant way to lose weight. He say’s “”I’ve had my ass kicked a couple of times in my life but nothing compared to the ass kicking I got from radiation treatment.”*****Neighbor Cox stopped in at the same time so it was a neighborhood reunion. Ms. Jenny has been out of town so he says KDan’s, in Orangefield, has been feeding him. Great food and always fresh vegetables according to Cox. His garden has been taken over by the stink bugs and is just a sorry crop.*****Our friends at JB’s Barbecue Restaurant is holding their 40th anniversary on June 20 and 21. A big celebration, free items, great food and still the best Bar -B-Que around. J.B. Arrington, the old man himself, will be around telling his great stories. Ya‘ll come. See you at JB‘s.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. County Commissioner David Dubose celebrates his birthday June 21. He shares that day with former banker John Cooper and Coach Wade Phillips, who turns 65. It seems only the other day his dad Bum was 65.****Gean Hammett, Charlene Braus and DonFiney all celebrate birthdays June 22.***Sissy Braus, Ken Johnson, Mary Forman and Jaden Trahan all celebrate on June 23.***Our buddy Amanda Adams, mother of the twins Luke and Mason, will mark another birthday on June 24. Also on that day Tobby’s bride, Kathy Marsh, will celebrate.***Our friend Chris Humble will come up on another birthday on June 25.***Pretty Claudine Hogan, a nice lady, celebrates on June 26 as does Sherby Dixon and Judy Cagle.*****I will remember June 25, 1950 because that was the start of the Korean War. Some call it a war, others refer to it as a conflict.*****Our friends Sue and Tommy Simar have fixed us up with some fresh, first-crop figs. It’s my favorite fruit or it might be a vegetable. I just learned watermelon is a vegetable, first cousin to the cucumber, and tomato is a fruit. Anyway, Sue will be making some figs available in the next couple of weeks. If you plan on putting up figs, you might want to give her a call

at 883-3619.*****One of Pat Pate’s twin sons, Erik Essler, had surgery at Herman Hospital in Houston last week for cancer. So far everything has gone well. The young man attends school in the Islands and if everything goes well, he plans on transferring to Texas A&M next year. Pat and his brother were with him in Houston.*****Rodney King, whose beating by police 21 years ago in Los Angeles triggered riots, died Sunday, June 17 at age 47 in his swimming pool. The three day rioting led to 55 people killed, 2000 injured, and $1 billion in fire and destruction after the policemen were found “Not Guilty.“ Rodney will always be known for his passionate plea, “Can’t we all get along,” during the riot.*****President Obama’s decision not to seek deportation of a million young illegal immigrants is the right thing to do right now. Every recent president has selectively enforced immigration law. Otherwise it means trying to round up 11 million illegal immigrants and that’s not going to happen regardless of who is president. Obama’s decision is much like the Dream Act, if passed by the congress, would have granted young immigrants legal status and provide them a path to citizenship. Congress again sat on their hands. Since President Obama took office he has sent home over a million people, more than any president. He also put more boots on the border and illegal crossings are at an all time low. A better solution of course would be for congress to pass comprehensive reform.*****Our friend, Keith Wallace at Reliable Cleaners, has a great special at all locations right now. Golf shorts and shirts done for only $1.99. Now that’s a real bargain. Dig’um out and bring’um in.*****We’re hearing some great things about Dr. Trash, the chiropractor. He’s helping a lot of people. Allen Dunn, Nicole Gibbs and a host of other ailing people swear by him.*****Mitt Romney won’t be able to attend the opening of the Olympic games in London this summer like he had planned before he got put in an imigration box by President Obama. His wife Ann however will attend. Jan Ebeling, Mrs. Romney’s longtime riding tutor, will take their horse Rafalca, who earned a berth on the U.S. Olympic dressage team. Everyone agrees that high stepping horse event is a rich persons sport. CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Lionel Richie will be 63 on June 20; Nicole Kidman, 45; John Goodman, 60.***Prince William will be 30 on June 21 and Juliette Lewis will be 39.***Meryl Streep will be 63 on June 22; Carson Daly, 39 and Cyndi Lauper, 59.***On June 23, Randy Jackson will be 56; Selma Blair 40 and Jason Mraz, 35.***Carly Simon will be 67 on June 25; and George Michael will be 49.***Chris Isaak will be 56 on June 26;Chris O’Donnell, 42; Derek Jeter, 38 and Michael Vick will be 32. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan’s sister-in-law, Leona, wat married to Sostan’s brother Felix has been in bad health her. Even dough da doctor told her she probably would live only eight or seven more monts, she still looks good and healthy. Anyhow, Leona wanted to go back and visit New Orleans and have a good time. She made every shop on Burbon Street her. She drank a Hurricane at Pat O’Briens and toured all da antique shops, den she went to Café de Monde for some of dem good bienets. While dere she watch de artist on Jackson Square wat is painting pictures of da tourists. Leona she diside her dat she want to get her portrait painted. She sat down in da chair and told da artist to paint her wearing diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby brooch and a gold Rolex. Da artist him, is confused. “But you not wearing any of dose tings you,” he said. “I know,” Leona said, “But wen I die me, I’m sure my husband Felix will remarry him, and I want his new wife to go crazy looking for da jewelry her.” C’EST TOUT The Orangefield School board election will be held Nov. 6, the same day as the General Election. That should make for a much larger turnout than usual. Already we have heard that five candidates will challenge incumbents for four seats on the board. The first day to file is July 21. Smoke this early makes for a wildfire come election time.*****In other OISD business, Larry Haynes, asst. elementary school principal, resigned Monday. The District has several positions to fill.*****On the congressional front, what are we going to end up with in Dist. 36? A runoff between Republican Steve Stockman and Stephen Takach will take place July 31. No Democrat in that race so there’s our choice. A couple of old boys from the Houston area that will really care about Orange County. Perry’s gerrymandering has screwed us for years and there is no light in sight.*****The big shootout for United States senate between David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz will be held July 31 also. A light turnout could be bad for Dewhurst. The national Tea Party is putting all their marbles in for Cruz. A Cruz win would be good for Paul Sadler, a Blue Dog conservative Democrat, who has been endorsed by every major newspaper in the state. I’ll tell you more about Paul later but first he has to win a runoff against Yarborough, an unknown 76 year old who has never held office. He just capitalized on the name and got in the July 31 runoff. Sadler visited the Wednesday Lunch Bunch a few weeks back. He has a great record.*****Speaking of the Lunch Bunch, they dine at Robert’s this week and Novrozsky’s next week.*****I’ve used up my time. Thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Also be sure to keep up with daily news on our website TheRecordLive.com. Have a great week, take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Stark Museum announces opening of American Indian art gallery Stark Museum of Art in Orange, announces the opening of its gallery of Native American art Creating from Traditions: Arts of the American Indians. The installation features examples from the Museum’s permanent collection highlighting beauty and artistry from diverse American Indian traditions. On view are works of beadwork, baskets, pottery, jewelry, carvings, sculptures, prints and

other media. The installation includes works of art from different culture areas primarily from the American West regions of the Northwest, Southwest and Plains. The diversity of artistic expression can be seen in the range of objects and of stylistic approaches, from abstract to pictorial. Highlights include a Hidatsa shirt with porcupine quill decoration; an arrangement of Hopi carvings; silver and turquoise jew-

elry from Zuni, Hopi and other Southwestern peoples; and Sioux beadwork on clothing. The objects, dating from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, reveal cultural adaptability as traditional techniques and approaches changed with the introduction of new materials and influences. The objects also indicate survival and flourishing, as Indian peoples continue creating artistic works of great beauty. “With our recent remodeling, the Stark Museum now is able to devote an entire gallery to American Indian art. This gives the visitor the opportunity to see objects that previously were not on view and to see them in the context of art objects,” said Sarah Boehme, Director. Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information, call 409-886-ARTS (2787) or visit www. starkmuseum.org.

Above: Unknown Hopi artist, Chöf (Antelope Katsina), c. 1915, carved cottonwood root with natural pigments, 11.5 in., Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, 22.900.49.

Creating from Traditions: Arts of the American Indians is now open for the public to view at Stark Museum of Art.

Left: Hidatsa, Shirt, c. 1890, buckskin, ermine tails, feathers, quills, hair and wool cloth, 32 in., Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, 82.900.371.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Community Bulletin Board SETX Hospice to host memorial service The Southeast Texas Hospice will hold its annual memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 912 W. Cherry Ave. in Orange. This memorial service is held in memory of all patients served by hospice and will include prayer and music. Hospice Chaplain, the Rev. Jeff Bell, will preside over the service. The community is invited to attend with a special invitation given to all bereaved hospice family members. For more information, contact the hospice office at 886-0622.

Red Hot Flashers to meet June 21 The Red Hot Flashers of Orange County will meet June 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Lady Lily, Phyllis Packard and Lady Dakota, Marge Thomas are the birthday ladies for the month. Door prizes will be exchanged. All ladies are welcome. Come and join us. For information call 886-1609.

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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: lima beans, watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, potatoes, squash, zucchini, purple hull peas, onions, a variety of peppers, boudain, jerky, sausage (jalapeno, green onion, smoked, and Italian), jams and jellies, salsa, blueberries, local honey, fresh eggs, raw milk, fresh butter, baked goods, flowering plants, herb plants, blueberry bushes, and more. The vendors really 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.

tary donations can be sent to Todd Edgerly Benefit/Care of Bridge City Bank, Acct # 146766-06, PO Box 887, Bridge City, Texas 77611.

Granger family reunion set for June 30 A reunion of the Tresmond Edgar and Druly Lee (Taylor) Granger family will be held on Saturday, June 30 inside Hubs RV Recreational building in Orange on Highway 62. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks for their families. Barbecue will be furnished. Lawn chairs will be needed for outside activities. For more information, call Vicki Durden at 409-920-5798 or Gwen Longron at 409-779-8595.

OC Master Gardeners to meet July 12

The Ladies Auxiliary & Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 have voted to change their meeting nights to coincide with the post meetings. Beginning July 16, the ladies will meet the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m. The July 3 meeting is cancelled due to July 4 activities. For further information, contact President Cathie Duhon at 883-6909.

The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardener Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, in the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK Dr. and Strickland Dr. in Orange. A potluck supper will be held at 6 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite dish. This months meeting will be a business meeting. A GFYI (Gardening For Your Information) will presented along with door prizes being drawn. The public is welcome to attend. For more information please check out our website www.txmg.org/orange

KOCB searching for community projects

Safe Sitter® course now being offered

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 dumpsites 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.

The Orange County Texas Agrilife Extension will offer Safe Sitter® courses for young teens 11 and up on July 23 and 24 at Vidor Community Center. Registration deadline is June 29. Over 500,000 adolescent babysitters have graduated from the medically-accurate program which instills students with confidence as they learn how, why and where injuries can happen so they can be prevented. The cost of the course is $40. Call 409-8827010 to register your son or daughter or your child’s babysitter. The up-to-date curriculum provides hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques designed to prepare babysitters to act in an emergency. Babysitters also receive instruction on how a child’s age affects how to care for them, how to prevent problem behavior and how to run their own babysitting business. They also learn basic first aid as well as how to perform infant and child choking rescue. They even learn CPR. To graduate from the Safe Sitter® course and receive a completion card, students must pass a rigorous practical and written test that indicates their mastery of key concepts and life and safety skills. For more information about the Safe Sitter® organization, contact National Headquarters at 800-255-4089 or visit www.safesitter.org.

VFW, Ladies Auxiliary change meeting dates

Todd Edgerly Benefit to be held June 30 A benefit for Todd Edgerly will be held Saturday, June 30 at the Community Center in Bridge City. Edgerly was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer and his experimental treatment is not covered by insurance. Performers will include: Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois, B. B. and Company, Alligator Handshake, David Joel, The Ruxpins, Shawn Newell and DJ Jeff “Rokstar” Guillory. Genres of music will include: blues, folk, country and easy rock. Food is being prepared to serve over 1300 people featuring pulled pork sandwiches, boudin, brisket and links. A “Candy Bar” will also be available with a variety of goodies for purchase. A silent auction will be held all day from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The live auction will be held 2-9 p.m. in between the band performances. Some of the auction items are signed guitars by Miranda Lambert and Tracy Byrd; a three day vacation condo in Destin, Fla.; a $4,500 three day/two night room and board hunting trip and taxidermy; Rhino spray bed liner; outdoor patio furniture; dental bleaching; New England Patriots signed helmet; and much more. T-Shirts, hats, koozies, and bracelets will also be sold during the fundraiser. For more information e-mail salonmecca@sbcglobal.net or check out the Facebook event: Benefit for Todd Edgerly. Mone-

To list your event, please call 409-886-7183 or email the event information to news@therecordlive.com

BC Historical Society to host festival Sept. 29 The Bridge City Historical Society is hosting its Second Annual Bridge City Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bridge City Community Center grounds. The festival will consist of carnival rides, bingo, live musical entertainment all day, children’s games, a caricature artist, clown, great food, and much more. To receive more information and a vendor packet, contact Paige Williams at 409/738-3743 or 409/670-3192, or by email at info@bchistorical.com.

Luther Stark class of 1954 to host reunion The former Lutcher Stark High School class of 1954 will be having their 58th class reunion on September 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Letters have been mailed and notice via e-mail have been sent to those on file. The reservation deadline is August 15. If you have not received notice, please contact Joette Evans Webb at 8839432, 920-8683 or e-mail at jwebb4@gt.rr.com.

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.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Deaths and Memorials Carolyn Ann Irish Bourque, 67, of Ora n g e field, died Wednesday June 13. A funeral service was held Sunday, June 17, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Dr. Keith Meyer officiating. A graveside service and interment was held at Newburn Cemetery in Center on Monday, June 18. She was born May 7, 1945 in Center, Texas to Elroy Irish and Margie (Bailey) Irish. She graduated from Center High School in 1963, attended Panola College and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State College in 1967. She taught elementary school in Port Arthur for three years, then thirty three years in the Bridge City School System. She earned a Master’s Degree in English from Lamar State College. She retired in 2004. She married Claude (Buddy) Bourque Jr. in 1969 and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a member of the Old First Orange Baptist Church. She is survived by her step son, Skip Bourque and wife, Dianna, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Leonard Irish of Center, and Charles Irish and wife, Betty of Denton. She is also survived by her niece, Stacey Irish-Keffer and husband, Kennan Keffer; nephews, Collin Irish and wife, Amy of Littleton, Colo. and Keith Irish of Houston; grand nephews, Drake Keffer of Denton and Cole Irish of Littleton, Colo. and grand niece, Julia Irish of Littleton, Colo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Old First Orange Baptist Church, 7925 IH 10, Orange, Texas, or to the Newburn Cemetery Association, 2186 FM 2026, Center, Texas, or a charity of your choice.

Williamette Clark Reynolds Bridge City Williamette Clark Reynolds, 88, of Bridge City, Texas passed away at the Meadows of Orange Nursing Home on Thursday, June 14. Funeral Service were held on Saturday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at the funeral home with burial that followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park. She was born on May 26, 1924 to Ida Mae Carter Clark and Truman Clark in Port Arthur. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1941. Williamette graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and retired from Park Place Hospital as a supervisor. She was active at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bridge City. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, L. P. Reynolds. She is survived by her two sons, Llyn Reynolds and wife Kaye of Houston and Reggie Reynolds and wife Jeanie of Bridge City; one granddaughter, Katelyn Reynolds of Bridge City; her sister, Winnie Mae Hogan of Glenmora, La.; one niece, two nephews and two great nephews.

George Darrell Hogg Vidor George D. Hogg, 82, of Vidor died Saturday, June 16, at his residence. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 19, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial that followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Born May 17, 1930 and a native of Orange, he has lived in Vidor since 1977, and was a retired boilermaker with Gulf Oil. He was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor and a member of the Madison Masonic Lodge #126 in Orange. He served in the Army National Guard. George was preceded in death by his son Michael D. Hogg and his sister Anita Galmiche. He is survived by his wife Shirley Hogg of Vidor; sons Climet Frederick Hogg of Bridge City and Eddie Johnson of Vidor; daughters Mamie Ann Johnson of Mauriceville, and Kellie Kay Freeman of Orange, eight grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.

Wayne “Cowboy” Wilbur Deweyville

Larry C. McGee Bridge City

Audrey Marie Trahan Bridge City

Janearl LeDoux Isely West Orange

Wayne Allison “Cowboy” Wilbur, 59, of Dewey ville, p a s s e d away Sunday, June 17, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Orange. Services to honor Wayne’s life was held this morning at the Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville with Brother John Fortenberry, officiating. Graveside services and interment followed at the King Cemetery in Hartburg. Born on Oct. 27, 1952 in Houston to his parents, Allison Tex Wilbur and Wanda Lynn Wilbur, he lived in the Deweyville since September of 1970 and he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Wayne hosted a haunted house every year at Halloween, he enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed growing vegetables, flowers and spending time with his family. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; his maternal grandmother, Jettie Spears Cassel; his nephew, Michael Wilbur and his best friend, Ricky Wilkerson. Those who will cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Dana Smart Wilbur of Deweyville; his daughters, Jana Tadlock Beaudoin and husband, Richard and Jenny Wilbur all of Deweyville; his sisters, Audrey Lee and husband, Larry Gibson, Judy and husband, Joe Lynn Caraway and Teresa Martin and husband Tim all of Deweyville; his brothers, Ronnie Sharp and wife, Alice of Bridge City and Lester Wilbur and wife, Brenda of Deweyville; his grandsons, Gavin Lee Beaudoin and Kaiden Allen Beaudoin; his aunt, Sharon Wilkerson and his cousins, Reghan Berry, Rusty Wilkerson and Robin Boehm. Honoring Wayne as pallbearers were Mike Smart, Rusty Wilkerson, Mike Wilson, Richard Beaudoin, Tim Barker and Jerry Wayne Sharp. Honorary pallbearer was Alex Bodensteiner. Services are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Larry C. McGee, 80, of Bridge City passed away Monday, June 18, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Clifton Rankin officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Born in Vinton, La. on Dec. 15, 1931, Larry was the son of Joseph and Emma Bernadette (LeBouef) McGee. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and visiting with friends at Gary’s Coffee Shop. Larry is survived by his son, Rodney W. McGee of Bridge City; daughters and sons-inlaw, Brenda and Edwin Brister of Deer Park, Carolyn and Marlon Farr of Humble, and Sheila Snelgrove and Hampton Rutland of Deer Park; and son, Larry Wayne McGee of Bridge City. He is also survived by his step-son and daughter-in-law, Shannon and Brooke Franklin of Bridge City; step-daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Shane Jennings of Sabine Pass; nineteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney McGee, Wayne McGee, Edwin Brister, Marlon Farr, Hampton Rutland and Shannon Franklin.

Audrey Marie Trahan, 79, of Bridge City, Texas died Thur sday, June 14, at her home. Funeral services was held Tuesday, June 19, at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with the Rev. Steve Leger officiating. Burial followed at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Audrey was born Nov. 6, 1932 in Rayne, La. to Francis Terro and Eva Bordes Terro. She was a resident of this area for 60 years and retired from Port NechesGroves ISD Cafeteria. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City and the Cajun Music Association. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dallas Trahan, grandson, Darin Trahan, brothers, Leawood Terro and Leroy Terro. Surviving relatives include her husband of 4 years, Ignace Trahan of Port Neches; sons, Darrell Trahan and wife, Claudia of Bridge City,; Kelvin Trahan of Los Angeles, California; Randy Trahan and wife, Sheena of Sea Brook; daughters, Cheryl Berry and husband, William of Bridge City; Lisa Rodriguez and husband, Robert of Port Neches; sister, Helen Alleman and husband, Dercy of Groves; brother, Elgin Terro and wife, Elrena of Scott, Louisiana; grandchildren, Eric Ellis and wife, Mary; Darrell Trahan, Jr. and fiance’, Renee Shields; great grandchildren, Darin Trahan, Ryan and Katie.

Janearl LeDoux Isely, 77, of West Orange, went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 18, from her residence. Services to honor her life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Graveside services and interment will follow in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born on Dec. 8, 1934 in Orange, to her parents, Horace Paul LeDoux and Blanch (Sarver) LeDoux. She lived in Orange for the last 40 years and she worked as a housekeeper for the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. She enjoyed the gardening of flowers, feeding of the birds, fishing, and spending time with her family, especially her dog, Wendy. Janearl is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael

Elton Guillot Orange Elton was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Bunkie, La. He was the son of Clinton Guillot and Elezon Bordelon Guillot. He started working at an early age, sweeping floors, halls and classrooms all through high school. As a child of depression, he learned that the value of hard work, and the need to be practical. His parents taught him how to work hard and save money. Elton helped build and manage rent houses with his parents. At the age of 20, he worked as an Orange City Policeman. He worked at the National Guard Armory as Supply Sargent and served in the Merchant Marines. Elton then began a career at Firestone and retired after 35 years. He and Mary, son Pete Guillot, daughter Joyce Morris and her husband Paul and their five children, made great trips to Colorado, Wyoming, Mexico and Nevada. He enjoyed life with his family and friends. Elton spent his last years building many bird houses that he loved to give away to family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary; son, Pete; daughter, Joyce and her husband, Paul; five grandchildren he dearly loved, Robert Morris of Norman, Okla., Andrew Morris of Austin, Anne-Marie Guillory and husband Steven, Reneé Celeste and husband, Zach of Beaumont, Michele Morris of College Station; his nephews, Al and Ken Guillot; and niece, Barbara Guillot of New Orleans, La. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Alvis Guillot; and his wife, Verdie of New Orleans. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, Texas 77630.

Fern Ellen Eads Orange Fern Ellen Eads, 72, of Orange, passed away Sunday, June, 17, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after an illness. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with cremation to follow. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on September 26, 1939 to her parents, Carol Sanford Nickolson and Dorothy May (Stewart) Nickolson, she resided in the Orange area for 36 years, worked as a clerk in a store in the area and she was of the Catholic faith. Fern enjoyed crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family. Fern is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Sanford Bernard Nickolson and Lawrence Stewart Nickolson. Those who will most cherish her memory are her husband, Bill Eads of Orange; her daughter, Deirdra and husband, Vernon Buxton of Orange; her sister, Blenda Janise of Orange; her brothers, Raymond Nickolson of Tampa, Fla. and Carl Nickolson of Orange; her grandchildren, Tabetha Welch, Monique Williford, Sarah Ferrell, Bobby Buxton and Verna Ingle. Fern is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many extended family. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Margaret (Margi) Gunter Balas Denver, Colo. M a r g i passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in Denver, Colo. She was born Dec. 11, 1919 in Orange. She was a graduate of Orange High School and was a proud charter member of the famous “Bengal Guards.” Margi was preceded in death by her parents George and Maude Gunter; husband John Balas; brothers Larry, Gregg, Clifton and Charles Gunter; and sister, Carol Ann Gunter. Those left to cherish her memory are her son John T. Balas and daughter Liz Ewing and husband Rob, all of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren; her brothers Harold Gunter and Jim Gunter both of Orange; and sisters Georgia Jackson and Normandine Vann all of Orange. She will be deeply missed.

Lormand; her daughter, Rita Joann Kelly; her granddaughter, Jessica Ann and her numerous brothers and sisters. Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Deborah Jean and husband, Daniel Slocum of Orange and Tonia Ann Coon of Pensacola, Fla.; her sisters, Helen Riffe of Houston and Pauline Ray of Orange; her brother, Louis LeDoux and wife, Lucille of Port Arthur; grandchildren, J. Shannon Slocum and wife Kim, Cameron Wade Slocum and wife, Michelle and Chance Paul Kelly; great grandchildren, Conner Wade Slocum, Ava Michelle Slocum, Blake Cameron Slocum, Nash Garrison Slocum and Quinn Elliot Slocum. Janearl is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Services were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

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of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy oils, you likely won’t even need a multivitamin. • Marinate meat and turn it frequently to prevent charring. Charred meat of any type can produce carcinogens. Alternatively, get your protein from vegetarian sources. • No matter how sound your diet is, regular exercise is its

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St. Mary’s Altar Society swears in new officers

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The Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church installed new officers at a Hawaiian theme dinner party. The new officers are Jeanette Boehme, president; Shirley Wolfford, vice-president; Kate Wolfford, Treasurer; Debra Bass, recording secretary; and Michelle Thiel, corresponding secretary.

Jessica Megan Evans became the bride of Jadon Kirk Ellender, Saturday, June 16, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. It was a double ring ceremony with Pastor Brad Morgan and Pastor Kirk Ellender officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Steve Evans of Port Arthur and Ms. Sharon Mannino of Bridge City. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Ellender of Bridge City. Music was provided by Mrs. Evelyn Duncan. Attending the bride were bridesmaids Ms. Lani LeBouef, Ms. Maegan Dixon, Mrs. Gabrielle Mira, Ms. Leah Goff, Ms. Kayla Fisher, Mrs. Manessah Garcia. Emmah Grace Brittian was the flower girl and Lleyton Jude Edward Garcia carried the rings. Spc. Micah Ellender served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Kelly Stanley, Mr. Kris Jenkins, Mr. Randy Jennings, Mr. Colin Stanley and Mr. Kenneth Garcia. Ushers were Mr. Evan Gonzales, Mr. Josh Beard, and Mr. Daniel Ashcraft. The prayer of blessing was given by Pastor Randon Clark. Members of the house party were Ms. Chelsea Anderson and Ms. Katherine Crorey. The bride is a 2006 graduate of Bridge City High School and a 2010 graduate of Lamar

University. She holds a BBA degree in marketing. Jessica is employed by Regency Real Estate pros. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Bridge City High School and attends Lamar University,

he will graduate in December 2012 with a Busines degree. Jadon is employed by Altrus Healthcare. Following their honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple will reside in Beaumont.

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Wingates from as far away as New Mexico, Minnesota, and Virginia attended the 83rd family reunion that was held at the La Quinta Inn in Bridge City Saturday. There were over 100 in attendance. The first Wingate Family Reunion was held in 1929, organized by the children of Robert Pope and Ruth Powell Wingate, The tradition has continued uninterrupted since the first gathering. Robert’s son and daughterin-law, Claude and Lumea Bonin Wingate are responsible for the Orange branch of the family. Claude and Lumea had eight children; Lance, Nick, Junius, Julia, Mabel, Roy, Cecil, and Barbara. Of the eight only Nick, age 93 and Roy, age 88 are still alive. Both were at the recent reunion. Roy retired after practicing law for 50 years. Nick retired after a career operating the Wingate Meat Market. Later this month Nick and his wife Joan will celebrate

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their 67th wedding anniversary. Nick’s three children Polly, Betty, and Nick Jr. were able to attend the reunion. Roy and Crystal are celebrating their 41st anniversary this fall. Roy spent many years planning and coordinating the reunions. “Uncle Roy is the one that has held us together for so many years, now some of us younger ones are taking over for him and we will try to do as well as he did for so long,” said Peter, the son of Cecil and June Wingate. Peter has 17 siblings. Thirteen of Cecil and June’s children were able to attend this year. Some relatives in attendance had not been seen in nearly 50 years. One feature of this year’s reunion was a detailed genealogical presentation by Peter and his cousin Maureen Lawrence Shupp, the daughter of Mable Wingate Lawrence. Peter and Maureen have worked hard to cross reference and prove positively the lineage of their family.

The Orange Wingates have been traced back to middle England in the 14th Century. Family members who attended the presentation were suitably impressed with the Wingate lineage. They also found out that Caroline, the wife of David R. Wingate was descended from German nobility. There were several references made to Robert J Wingate’s book, “Sawdust to Gavel” that chronicled Wingate history in Texas. Chuck Wingate, who now resides in New Mexico, published a book about his dad, Roy. He is working on a second edition of the book. This year’s reunion included members of the Wingate, Bonin, Breaux, Bacom, Lawrence, and Marshall Families. The reunion is usually held the second Saturday in June. This year a scheduling conflict led to the reunion being held the third Saturday. Plans have already started to have next year’s reunion on the traditional date.

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Fibromyaligia support group to meet at Second Baptist Church The fibromyaligia support group meets from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every first, third and fifth Thursday of every month at Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland Drive in Bridge City. The group is for patients, families and friends. The contact person is Joseph Henry at 8860075.

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.

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B Does flurry of no-hitters mean there are no-hitters?

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COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN

Is it a coincidence that there have been five no-hitters, including two perfect games, pitched in the major leagues this season, which is not even 40 per cent over yet? After our Houston Astros were victims of a perfect game thrown by San Francisco Giants right-hander Matt Cain last week, some of the baseball writers from the Houston Chronicle have been analyzing the situation about why the pitchers have such a command over the batters. Since the end of the 2007 major league baseball season there have been 18 no-hitters thrown in just 4½ seasons and three already pitched just in this month of June. Cain’s gem, pitched last Wednesday night in San Francisco, was the 22nd perfect game in major league history. Oddly, only 14 no-hitters were notched during the 10 seasons of the “Steroid

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The Tuesday afternoon turnout for Simon Outfitter’s river bass tournament was by far the smallest of the year, but thunder storms were more of a deterrent than the prospects of tough fishing. The fourteen teams that elected to try and out navigate the inclement weather still managed to find at least a few bass in the weekly shoot out. Ironically enough, George Diaz and Travis Smith posted one of the best catches of the year with three bass that weighed in at 5.12 pounds. Second place money went to Jim Foster and Thomas O’Neill with 1.46 pounds. While most of the folks in this area have been cashing in on a very good trout bite on Sabine, the bass fishing on both Rayburn and Toledo Bend has still been well worth the ninety minute trek north. In the recent Elite series tournament on T-Bend it took 83 pounds to win it all and on the first day alone, 64 pros weighed in at least 10-pounds! Saturday, the Louisiana team of Todd Littleton and Daniel Chambers won $20,000 in the final event of the eastern region of Skeeter’s Bass Champs series on Sam Rayburn. The duo brought in five bass that weighed 27.11-pounds. Orange angler Cory Rambo and his partner, Rusty Clark, finished tenth and earned a $1000 check for their effort, but on a far more impressive note, sealed the deal on another angler of the year title. Rambo and Clark finished in the money in all five events and won the title by 70 points which was the biggest point differential in Bass Champs history. While they never finished higher than third in one of the five events, it was their consistency that earned COLBURN PAGE 3B

Shanna Sheppard used a TTF flats minnow to catch this solid slot red. RECORD PHOTO: Dickie Colburn

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Angling legends inducted in Hall of Fame JOE PENNINTON FOR THE RECORD

ATHENS—Anglers Tommy Martin and Lonnie Stanley were inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame at a banquet in Athens Saturday night. Martin, of Hemphill, and Stanley, of Huntington, were joined by about 100 friends and family as they received their awards and viewed videos recapping their careers. The two were the twenty-third and twenty-fourth inductees into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, which was established in

1996 and inducted its first honorees in 1997. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those who have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas, and to foster a sense of appreciation, awareness and participation in the sport of fishing. Martin began guiding on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in 1968 and fished in his first tournament the following year. He turned pro in 1972 and won the prestigious Bassmaster Classic just two years later. In 1975 Martin became the first professional bass angler to ac-

Tommy Martin of Hemphill, Texas, was inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame on Saturday.

quire cash sponsors. He won 19 national tournaments, was a 19time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and won five B.A.S.S. national titles. He also competed in FLW Outdoors events and qualified for both the Forrest L. Wood Cup and the Stren Series championship. Martin helped found Texas Black Bass Unlimited, a Texas conservation organization that played a key role in developing the Texas bass fishery into the best in the nation. He was inducted into the NaANGLING LEGENDS PAGE 2B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Kaz: No-hitters facinate fans

New York Yankee Derek Jeter.

Era” (1998-2007) but 29 were logged in the 10 years before this era (1988-1998). In fact it was during the summer of the 1998 season that alleged performance-enhancing drug users Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa obliterated the single-season home run record, according to last Friday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. “But this isn’t the year of the no-hitter because of so many great pitchers in the game,” the article points out. “It is the year of the no-hitter because baseball is going back to what it used to be. “As the old saying goes, good pitching beats good hitting. We learned in the Steroid Era that good juicing beats good pitching. The pitchers were juicing too, which is why Roger Clemens is in the nation’s capital awaiting the verdict on his perjury trial.” Major League Baseball officials believe the game has its good name back and that the rash of no-hitters proves that cheating has been eradicated, according to the article. The big question now is will America really like steroidfree baseball? Because fans really flocked the stadiums to get a glimpse at McGwire, Barry Bonds and Sosa launching mammoth home runs and a 40-plus year-old Roger Clemens baffling opposing teams with his sub-2.00 Earned Run Averages. The no-hitter has always been fascinating to most baseball fans. There always seems to be a side story or an unsung hero in each game. The New York Mets’ Johan Santana used 134 pitches for his recent no-hitter. It came about when an umpire blew a fair-foul call and outfielder Mike Baxter went on the disabled list after making a spectacular catch to save Santana’s gem. Two years ago Edwin Jackson walked eight batters and threw 149 pitches and Ubaldo Jimenez issued six walks and threw 127 pitches the same season. Since the beginning of the 2010 season, a pitcher has taken a no-hit bid into the seventh inning 27 times according to this week’s issue of USA Today Sports Weekly. A total of 48 one-hitters have been pitched since the beginning of 2010, including six this season. Some pitchers swear they weren’t aware that the other team hadn’t gotten a hit off him yet, but let’s face it, they sit on a bench for a half-inning at a time with 10-foot high lights reminding them how many hits the other team has. Perhaps one reason why there is an abundance of no-hitters in today’s game is that there also is an abundance of young hitters without much major league experience. Proof of the wide trend toward pitching is that in the National League the earned run average slipped from a peak of 4.64 in 2000 to 3.93 so far in 2012. Strikeouts are up 40 per cent than in past years, with a strikeout rate of 7.7 batters per nine innings, which would be a record if it holds up. Oddly enough, three of the top American League hitters— Boston’s David Ortiz, New York Yankees Derek Jeter and Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko—are all veterans on the wrong side of 35 years old. The age-defying secret to their success this season is making small adjustments in both technique and approach, according to this week’s issue of ESPN The Magazine. When Jeter went on the disabled list last season, he was sporting a .260 average. While rehabbing, Jeter reconnected with Gary Denbo, his first minor league manager, who told him he was lunging forward too much when he swung and should stay

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back in his stance longer. Patience did the trick, the article stated. In 69 games after rehab, Jeter hit .331 and through the first week of June this season his .329 average was among the top five in the American League. Konerko has honed his ability to adjust mid-at-bat, foul off borderline pitches, work the count into his favor and then hit the good pitches. Big Papi (Ortiz), had trouble hitting southpaws—hitting .218 from 2008-2010. After the 2010 season he hired a left-handed pitcher in the Dominican Republic to throw him batting practice and figured out for a left-handed hitter to have success against a left-handed pitcher he must learn to hit the ball to the opposite field. Now Big Papi has a better batting average against southpaws than right-handers. KWICKIES…Churchill Downs announced a new points system pegged to three dozen races that will set the field for the future Kentucky Derbies. The track scrapped a more complicated system in place since 1986 based on graded stakes earnings that determined which horses reached the Derby starting gate. The discarded system was tied to 185 stakes races worldwide that confused the average racing fan. The Derby is limited to 20 horses. Perhaps one of the reasons for the quick change is the fact Paynter won the grueling Belmont Stakes and DIDN’T qualify for the Kentucky Derby under their old system. As of last Friday, Division I men’s basketball coaches were able to send unlimited texts and make unlimited phone calls to recruits who have wrapped up their sophomore year’s of high school. The NCAA also will allow coaches to send private messages to prospective players through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. It looks like the straight-laced NCAA hierarchy has finally recognized the evolving nature and value of communications with student/athletes. Last week Houston Texans’ billionaire owner Bob McNair rewarded head football coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith with new contracts for finally getting the team into the NFL playoffs last season. Kubiak turned down a four-year pact for one for three years claiming—probably tongue-incheek—that with the level of success he’s going to have that he’s going to be worth a lot more money in three years than in four. WE SELL The next goal for the Texans is to negotiate a long-term contract with quarterback PARTS FOR Matt Schaub, who is in the final year of his contract in 2012. ALL MAJOR LaDanian Tomlinson signed a one-day contract with the San Diego Chargers Monday for the purpose of retiring from the BRANDS!!! team with which he spent the first nine years of his 11-year career. He was the NFL’s MVP in 2006 and was the fifth-leading rusher in league history with 13,684 yards, trailing only Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Curtis Martin. He also is third in touchdowns behind Jerry Rice and Smith and his 145 rushing touchdowns ranks second behind Smith (164). The Oklahoma City Thunder needed to reciprocate by beating the Heat in Miami last night to even the NBA championship series at 2-2. Otherwise LeBron James is going to get his wish and win that elusive ring, making the third time for him the charm. It’s a shame the way Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk choked away their chances to win last weekend’s U.S. Open title on successive days. Tiger began feeling the pressure on the back nine Saturday and really took the gas on the first three holes Sunday (bogey, bogey, double-bogey) while Furyk waited until the tourney’s 70th hole to duck hook his tee shot and lose the lead he either shared or held for nearly two days. Webb Simpson, who had fin-

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Colburn: Fishing

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OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

In many ways our freshwater counterparts have it made; no tides to worry about, no fish stealing sharks, and you couldn’t step on a sting ray if you tried. The saltwater folks on the other hand have plenty of positives as well like how many hard pulling species of fish one can encounter on a single trip, or the simple fact that you have the potential to hook a creature that may indeed be bigger than your boat. Both sides have great arguments that back up their claims to being the best bite going. One thing the freshwater folks have that we don’t is an over abundance of fishable structure, or do they? Saltwater structure varies in many ways and can be as simple or complex as you want to make it. For instance let’s talk shallow structure, small very minor depressions in a flat can be called structure because they fit the mold. Structure is something different in an area that fish relate to or use for certain purposes like food or shelter. The small depressions can offer fish an opportunity to escape a stronger tide or aid them in ambushing baitfish, they are structure. More noticeable structure could be grass lines or other vegetation growing in or near the water. Some grass can actually help you find certain types of structure like underwater points. Along the banks of the Sabine River we have a certain spartina like grass that grows along the shore, each place where this grass grows usually indicates a shallow point that runs out into the river. Points like these are fish magnets; we have had some incredible days fishing the down current sides of these areas and we continue to use them still. Now a more classic version of structure for saltwater fishermen are reefs made from various types of shell such as oyster, clam or mussel. These areas are perhaps the most targeted pieces of structure in all the bay systems along the gulf coast. A good productive reef

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This 12 pound Sabine Lake redfish that Chad Dallas caught was prowling a shallow shoreline searching for shrimp and crabs. RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Chuck Uzzle

There are all kind of methods to locating a reef or pile of shell and they all have one thing in common, they take time and effort. Many anglers will use the winter months to locate shell because the fishing is slower during that time of the year. I have seen people drag chain, conduit, or some other contraption that will make noise when it hits shell. Others will carry a push pole or some conduit and randomly probe the bottom as they drift an area. I have spent hours watching oyster boats work and recording GPS numbers on places where I never knew there were oysters. You can use all kinds of methods as long as you are willing to put in some time because that is the key. Now back to our freshwater friends and one advantage they have over us in the salt, they can build their own structure. I am sure most folks have heard

can and will attract plenty of attention from both fish and fishermen. Each bay has its own big name reefs where fishermen congregate regardless of whether the fish are biting or not, it doesn’t matter because everyone knows the area so consequently it must be good. The real hidden gems in any bay are the small reefs that not many folks know about because they receive little pressure and often produce big fish. I know guys who guard these areas like they were gold; they will often abandon the area if a boat gets near only to return when the area is vacant. GPS numbers to small hotspots like these are closely guarded and rarely shared with someone outside “the circle” of close fishing partners. If you are fortunate enough to find a place like this you would be wise to keep it to yourself. Now what about finding one of those hidden gems, one of those “go to” spots that seem to always attract and hold fish.

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Mayweather slugs past Tiger Wood as Forbes top paid atheletes From Staff Reports For The Record

Floyd Mayweather Jr. earned $85 mil last year boxing.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. earned $85 million over the past 12 months, more than any other athlete in the world, according to Forbes magazine. “Not bad for a guy who put in less than an hour’s worth of work,” joked sports writer Chuck Schilken for the Los Angelos Times. While it may have taken Mayweather that scant amount of time in the boxing ring to defeat Victor Ortiz and Miguel Cotto, he obviously put in plenty of time training for the bouts -- not to mention all the work he does as his own promoter through Mayweather Promotions. That venture helps Mayweather, currently serving an 87-day jail sentence in Las Vegas in a domestic violence case, maximize his earnings by allowing him to keep all of the revenue from tickets, payper-view and sponsorships, allowing him to take home typically at least 50% more than

Felony assault charge dropped against Tampa Bay Buccaneer From Staff Reports For The Record

Aqib Talib no longer faces felony charges. Talib’s attorney, Frank Perez, says the Dallas County prosecutors have dismissed the case against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ cornerback for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the Tampa Times reported. The incident in question happened in March 2011. Talib had been accused by Garland (Texas) police of both pistol-whipping and firing a gun at his sister’s boyfriend. According to the Times, the charge was dropped based on character concerns with the chief witness and a lack of supporting evidence. The trial had been scheduled for Monday, June 25. The aggravated assault case against Aqib Talib has been dismissed. (AP photo) It’s an important vindication for Talib, 26, who has run into a line of trouble during his four years in the NFL. In July ‘08, he got into a fight

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with former teammate Cory Boyd at the league’s rookie symposium. In August ‘09, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Talib for allegedly battering a taxi driver. The latter incident drew a one-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, along with the fine of an additional game check. With last year’s arrest for assault coming during the NFL lockout, Talib avoided another league suspension. Now that Talib has been cleared off the field, the Buccaneers expressed relief that they can now focus on how the talented corner can help them

Angling legends tional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in 2003. Stanley, owner of Stanley Baits, Inc., started building jigs in 1979 after winning a tournament on Toledo Bend Reservoir with one he’d made. In 1980 he founded Stanley Lures, manufacturing jigs, spinner baits and other products. While continuing to build jigs in his garage in College Station, he won six more tournaments in 1980 and 1981. Innovative ideas such as interchangeable skirts, silicone skirts and multi-colored skirts helped Stanley build his company into a multi-million-dollar organization. Part of his success sprang from his prowess as an angler and five-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier. Stanley co-hosted ESPN’s “Sportsman’s Challenge” television series for 18 years. Both Martin and Stanley are noted for giving back to the sport by working with conservation groups, appearing at youth events and giving generously of their time to charitable fundraisers. They both also worked with Paul Hinton, the founder of East Texas Get Hooked on Fishing—Not Drugs. The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is housed at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. Its mission is to “recognize and honor those who have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas, and to foster

on the field. “We’re pleased this is behind us,” the team said in a statement, per the Times. “Aqib has had a positive offseason, which we expect will continue into training camp and the season.” Talib has excellent size (6-1, 206) for the position. In his 41 starts, he also has proved to be a good playmaker with 46 passes defended and 17 interceptions, three of which he has turned into touchdowns. His goal will be staying healthy, as season-ending injuries (hip, hamstring) cut short his playing time in both ‘10 and ‘11. The Bucs showed faith that Talib would be in their plans for ‘12 by not taking a corner early in the draft, choosing to upgrade safety instead with Mark Barron at No. 7 overall. Talib is tabbed to start opposite free-agent addition Eric Wright, formerly of the Detroit Lions. Barron and longtime corner Ronde Barber are expected to start at safety.

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a sense of appreciation, awareness and participation in the sport of fishing.” In addition to the Hall of Fame, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center includes a visitor center, production hatchery, stocked casting

pond, wetlands trail, fishing museum and dive theater. It is the home of the Toyota ShareLunker program, which uses selective breeding to increase the number and size of trophy bass in Texas public waters.

what Manny Pacquiao earns per fight. Still, Pacquiao trails only Mayweather on the Forbes list, after pulling in $62 million -$56 million for fighting Juan Manuel Marquez and Tim Bradley and an estimated $6 million in endorsements. Tiger Woods dropped to No. 3 on the list after an 11-year reign at the top. He earned only $59.4 million last year (poor guy), a dropoff of $16 million from the previous year and half of what he made at his peak in 2009. A loss of sponsors and struggles with his golf course design business help account for the dip in earnings. The top 10 is rounded out by LeBron James ($53 million), Roger Federer ($52.7 million), Kobe Bryant ($52.3 million), Phil Mickelson ($47.8 million), David Beckham ($46 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($42.5 million) and Peyton Manning ($42.4 million).

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Illinois DL coach: “No way” Mercilus is a one-year wonder

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Houston Texan first round draft choice Whitney Mercilus last season playing for Illinios.

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Leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, one of the biggest questions about Illinois’ Whitney Mercilus was whether he was a one-year wonder. Mercilus led the NCAA with 16 sacks as a junior last season, earning first-team All-America honors en route to becoming the Texans’ first-round draft pick. It came seemingly out of nowhere after he redshirted as a freshman in 2008 and was a reserve player for the next two seasons, recording 24 total tackles and two sacks in 24 games. “Whitney had him in it all along,” Illinois defensive line coach Keith Gilmore said on Friday. “He may not have been a starter, but he was a big-time contributor to our program. He played a lot of snaps, and actually, he probably played more than the kid that was a starter. The kid that was in front of him was a senior, and Whitney being the team player that he was kind of understood that situation and waited his time and made the most of it when he got his opportunity.” Gilmore, a 27-year college coaching veteran who tutored Mercilus from 2009-11, readily dismissed the notion that Mercilus could be a one-year wonder. “I say no way,” Gilmore said. “I know the kid. I’ve coached him for three years. Like I said, he’s been a solid football player in this program throughout. In the years previous, he played more on first and second down, and the kid who we had in front of him was more of a pass rusher. To get the most of our football team, that was the way we just decided to play ‘em. He was a productive player all along for us. It wasn’t a one year deal. This has been a threeyear deal in the making.” Mercilus played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2009, recording eight tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. He played in 13 games with two starts as a redshirt sophomore, recording 16 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one sack, two hurries, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup. As a redshirt junior, Mercilus moved into the starting lineup and recorded 57 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles, six quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. He was a team MVP and captain, a consensus first-team All-American and the Ted Hendricks Award winner as the top defensive end in the nation. “You never realize it during the course of a season how good a kid is, then when you go back and reflect and you look at the tape from the previous year, you realize what a dominant

Uzzle outdoors about anglers up on the lakes sinking Christmas trees or other forms of structure to attract crappie and other fish, the technique is simple and it works. Saltwater folks have to contend with a few more rules so this technique is a little more difficult to pull off. It is my understanding that you just can’t go out and start dumping shell or rocks in a bay and make an artificial reef, if this was legal you can bet there would be some folks out there who would just go crazy with the practice.

force he was,” Gilmore said. “He made a big play or two for us every game, and it really helped us this season. “The biggest thing is that he’s a high-motor kid. He’s a relentless pass rusher. Some of his sacks he got may have not been pretty, but just due to his passion to get after the passer resulted in some production for us. He moved around the line of scrimmage for us. He was a team player. We put him down inside at the tackle spot in some passer situations, and he responded. But the biggest thing is that he’s a relentless pass rusher and he’s got great power in his lower body.” Mercilus, 21, credits his meteoric rise in production last season to hard work off the field. “It was more of grasping a way to study the game differently,” he said. “I studied myself, making sure that my weaknesses become my strengths on the field. Watching my opponent closely, watching film, breaking down offenses and things like that – what they tend to like to do, what type of personnel, what situations and things like that. I feel like just studying the game a lot more really helped my game.” Gilmore says Mercilus got his work ethic from his parents, Wilner and Yvrose, who immigrated to the United States from Haiti in the 1980s. “They didn’t come from a whole lot, but they understood the value of an education and being hard workers,” Gilmore said. “They shared that with him, and he carried it over to everything he did. “He’s a guy that’s first in line. He’s the first at weight training; he’s the first out on the field at practice. All those things carry over into performance and production. He’s a kid that you can count on.” The Texans are counting on Mercilus to give them another pass rusher to complement Connor Barwin, who Gilmore incidentally coached at Cincinnati in 2008, and Brooks Reed. Mercilus said he has made a smooth transition from defensive end to outside linebacker so far this offseason, and he plans to stay in Houston to train until training camp begins in late July. “Everybody wonders, am I just a one-year wonder?” Mercilus said. “I say no. In my mind, I think once you have it, you have it. There’s no way that you can regress from that. You stay on the same path from what you’ve always done that year, and you will come out successful. “This upcoming season, my goals are to get as many sacks as I can – contribute a lot for this team and hopefully make a name for myself in this first year, and prove to everyone why I’m not a one-year wonder.”

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I will say however I have found wooden pallets, box springs, bathtubs, and even commodes make great artificial reefs when you find them sunk in a particular area. How these items got to where they are I don’t know, all I can say that they hold fish and can certainly be classed as fishable structure. I can just see it now the next time I catch a bunch of fish telling everyone “yeah that commode and bathtub pattern is really holding strong.” Only an upper coast Cajun could appreciate a report like that.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Dogs and Fleas

When I was one of those know-it-all teenagers, my Dad constantly reminded me to pick my friends carefully. “You sleep with dogs, you get fleas,” he always told me. In other words, you’re known and influenced by the crowd with which you run. I was fourteen. We’d lived in Fort Worth for two years, and I was fast becoming a city boy, leaving behind the backward ways of the little hick town up in the Texas Panhandle. I was worldly. I knew it all. And my old man was dumb as a stick. In Wheeler, there were only ten or twelve boys in each grade, so naturally, that was the pool from which we garnered our pals and buddies. Everyone in town knew everyone, and if we decided to pull some stunt, Dad or one of my relatives knew about it before we even finished. Not so in the big city. It was sprawling, filled with people, and offered blessed anonymity. Back then, ducktail haircuts, low hanging Levis, and wingtip shoes with taps on the heels were the colors. Dad would have killed me if he’d seen me like that so I always waited until he caught the bus to work, then quickly combed in my ducktails, yanked down my jeans, and polished my taps. It was a big thing back then swaggering the sidewalks of downtown Fort Worth, acting tough and drawing stares. Close to the end of school, I learned exactly what Dad meant. The principal called me to the office. Several windows had been broken throughout the school the night before, and the suspects were ducktailers. Now, I was a typical boy, mischievous, but I was too scared of my dumb-as-a-stick father to tear up anything. Naturally, the principal did not believe me until he contacted Dad who informed him I was in bed at ten and never

left the house. When questioned as to how Dad could be so certain, he responded “Kent knows I would break his neck if he sneaked out of the house.” The principal apologized to me, then added with a gesture to my hair. “That hairdo is what the gangs wear. Maybe you should think about it.” On the way back to class, I hastily combed out my ducktail, and that afternoon, got a hair cut. We’re all like that. Even our president. You know, as much as I disagree with him, I can’t help feeling sorry for the guy. He’s so far in over his head, he doesn’t know which way to turn. After his inauguration, he made hundreds of appointments, surrounding himself with his people. I understand that. He has several advisors. I have no idea how many, but from the innumerable faux pas and gaffes, counting the cabinet and his personal staff, he must be getting ideas from all sides. His problem is he can’t winnow through their suggestions ore recommendation for their true value. In a way, it isn’t his fault for he jumped into a job he can’t handle. It’s kinda like an old boy charming a foreman into a job, and when the foreman tells him to grab a hammer, the old boy responds “what’s a hammer?” All you have to do is look around at the tangled shreds of poor judgment. Who doesn’t remember his “the private sector is doing fine,” remark. When youknow-what hit the fan, he crawfished. It is absolutely not doing fine, he proclaimed a couple days later. Why was he so far off base? His advisors, and the fact he’s really wandering around out there in Lala Land. The only way he could have gotten that little gem of BS is from his top advisor, Da-

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Rev. Evan Dolive:

When faith is not enough

In one particular church the congregants would drink arsenic One of my professors in seminary once said that he did not believe in atheists. He didn’t mean that he did not believe that there to show their faith in God. Is this what God asks from God’s folwere people in the world who did not believe in God or a higher lowers? If we do not believe that having faith of a mustard seed can actually move Mount Fuji, then why apply power. During his lecture he said, “There is no such this text so literally? Do I not have as much faith thing as an ‘atheist’ every person is ‘a theist.’ Every as those followers of Christ in West Virginia beperson has faith in something.” cause I do not worship with animals? If you think about it, it is a true statement. We Did Pastor Wolford lack faith? Was his faith not have faith that our doctor will know proper proenough? Some would say ‘yes’ because he tried to cedures and treatment options. We have faith that follow the teachings of the Bible and still ended up people driving vehicles will follow the rules of the dying. Others would say ‘no’ because he was bit by road ensuring our safety. We have faith that when a venomous snake and the appropriate medicines go to a restaurant that our food will be prepared were not administered in time. well and that we will not get sick from a food borne For me, I believe that Pastor Wolford truly beillness. lieved that the God of all creation would protect Every person whether they are a practicing him and that his faith was the cure-all to poisons Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, agnostic or atheist that he might encounter. This makes Christianity has had to wrestle with the notion of faith and to the “magic bullet” for everything bad in one’s life. what extent their faith will impact their life. Faith When does faith turn into wishful thinking? I for some practitioners is deeply integrated it into have faith that God is a God that cares for me and their lives (eating Kosher, strict dress code, daily Rev. Evan Dolive my family. But I am not expecting God to send anprayer). Some have chosen to place that faith in a theology, a teaching, a book or themselves. Faith is something that gels to save me if I try to jump the roof of my house. No amount permeates all of humanity, in every place, in every culture and in of faith would be adequate in trying to save my life. Becoming a Christian does not mean that everything thing bad in one’s life is every time period. Being a Christian minister I am particular interested the ways magically going to go away. This makes Christianity a religion of that Christians from all walks of life are sharing and understand- give and take; I give to God and take what God gives to me. I give ing their faith. There was story in the Washington Post that God my faith, God will give me a clean bill of health. This makes peaked my interest. (You can read it by going to http://wapo.st/ Christianity superficial and self-centered. Pastor Wolford and his followers have taken into their hands LA4Vyl) In West Virginia, a minister was killed due to a rattlesnake (literally) their faith. For them their faith is a tool of salvific probite. Pastor Mark Wolford died after handling a snake in a small portions. Yes I believe in miracles and the power of the Holy Spirchurch service. In some states this particular worship expres- it, but I am not totally convinced that waving a snake around the sion is illegal but not in West Virginia. For members of Wolford’s sanctuary and hoping that God would intervene if the snake got church, they believe they are being deeply committed to the Bi- mad is what God is advocating. In our lives we will have varying expressions of faith: words ble. They take Mark 16:17-18 quite literally. It reads: “These signs will be associated with those who be- of songs will mean more, scriptures will reveal to us the underlieve: they will throw out demons in my name. They will speak in standing of how God has acted in the past and how humanity has new languages. They will pick up snakes with their hands. If they reacted, worship will revive our soul and on and on. Faith is not static and at its core it is quite difficult. This is why drink anything poisonous, it will not hurt them. They will place many people do not begin the journey. their hands on the sick, and they will get well.” Rev. Evan M. Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian Snake handling is nothing new to modern Christian faith expression. In 1995, Dennis Convington wrote a book about his ex- Church (Disciples of Christ). He currently serves as Associate perience of snake handling in churches in Alabama. In his text, Minister at First Christian Church (DOC) in Orange. Rev. Do“Salvation on Sand Mountain” he dives into the world of snake live can be reached via email at evandolive@att.net or online at evandolive.com handling.

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LC Bapt. Church to host Christian Mystery Dinner Theater The Little Cypress Baptist Church will be hosting “Murder, Mayhem, and Marshmallow Salad,” a Christian Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, June 23, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 3274 Little Cypress Drive. The dinner is on a donation basis and all funds will benefit an African Mission Trip. For reservations call: 409-779-8125 or 409-988-6361. If no answer please leave a message with the number of people attending.

New Anointing Church to host gospel singing Area residents are invited to New Anointing Church at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 for an old-fashioned gospel singing. This is an open-mic singing, so don’t forget to bring a favorite gospel song on tape and/or CD or bring a musical instrument. Refreshments will follow the singing. The church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about seven miles on left from Northway Shopping Center). For more information, call 746-9515.

Faith UMC to host Kidz Adventure Camp Faith United Methodist Church, located at 8608 MLK, Jr. Drive, Orange, announces their annual Kidz Adventure Camp. Creative adventures in a Christian setting that will leave a lasting impact on children, ages five through entering fifth grade. Dates are: July 10 - Power in Science, led by Mel Moreau and Joyce Kennedy. July 12 - Power of Art, classes to be taught by Delle Bates, Audrey Frenzel, Nancy Rendell and Sue Harris. July 24 - Power of Cooking, taught by Judie Wilson. July 26 - Water Power, fun time with games & water activities.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration forms may be picked up at the church during office hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling the office at 886-1291 for a form to be mailed to you. Online registration is available at: www.faithumc-orange.org Each camp session provides lunch, snacks and a 2012 Adventure Camp t-shirt. For more information call the church office at 409-886-1291, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Baptist Orange to host fine arts camp The First Baptist Church of Orange will be hosting GROW Camp (a fine arts camp) from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. until June 14 at the church, 602 Green Avenue. The camp is for children who have completed kindergarten through the sixth grade. The registration fee is $25 for the first child in the family, $20 for the second child and $10 for the third. There is a maximum of $55 per family. The registration fee includes a T-shirt, supplies and snacks. Registration may be completed at the church’s office. Classes include painting, dance, drama, culinary arts, choir, guitar, piano, button art and woodworking. A performance will be held the evening of June 14. For more information, contact John Bickham at 886-7461 or info@fbco. org.

Wells of Agape to hold women’s conference Wells of Agape of Orange will hold a women’s conference, “Love Songs from Heaven,” June 22-23, at Journey Community Church in Lumberton. Featured Speakers will be Charmaine James, Deanna Airey and Donna Wells. Worship will be led by Billy Lawson. The conference will include, food, door prizes, specialties, silent auction, food and fellowship. For more information, contact Donna Wells at 745-4609. For registration forms visit www.wellsofagape.org.

McDonald Memorial Bapt. to host VBS McDonald Memorial Baptist Church located at 2015 Sims in West Orange, welcomes children ages 4 through sixth grade to attend Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 24-29. Family night will be held on Friday, June 29 with the closing celebration beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. “Flight Deck Carnival” will follow with fun activities. Call 883-3974 for more information.

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

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Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield

Trinity Baptist Church

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m. Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth & Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Provided

Cowboy Church of Orange County

608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are! Boots & hats welcome!

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Pastor Brad Morgan office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun. Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m. For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus & Me) Club

Apostolic Pentecostal Church IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Sun. Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sun.: 2 p.m. • Tues: 7:30 p.m. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703•409-779-4702

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

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m. “Our church family welcomes you!”

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Ball Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Prayer Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Gospel Singing first Friday of the each month.

Echo Church 1717 FM 3247, Orange 409-735-8580 Pastor George A. Cruse Jr. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship Contemporary music! Come as you are!

Maranatha Christian Center 7879 Hwy. 87 N Music: Sherry Dartez Pastor Daniel Ray KOGT Broadcast 8:30 a.m. Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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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! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

2 4’ X 8’ FOAM BOARD SHEETS, used for flotation in boats, cost $40 sheet, sell for $30 sheet, (409) 7451420.

NEW CAREER FIELD! Home audit internships, women or men, $8 per hour with possible advancement to $10 hour. Home weatherization, attic work, (409) 658-6276. (6/13) APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

SONY DSC-W50 Cyber Shot camera, from Conn’s, never used, 6.0 megapixels, high Sensitivity, $50; brass and white coffee table, $40; storage shelf w/ clothes hangers, make offer; clothes hanger rack, $25; plain clothes rack, $10; white wedding dress, $30. Call 670-9272.

HAVE 12 ACRES OF GRASS, good grass can be cut for Hay, U-cut / U-keep, (409) 735-3984.

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

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

M AT U R E LADIES AVAILABLE for transportation sevices, (409) 8838944. CLEANING BY NELDA SWIERE, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or a one time Big Clean, (409) 735-8710 or 719-3992. PETS & LIVESTOCK

WASHER AND DRYER, refrigerator, microwave, stove, 2 antique mantel clocks, chest, tanning bed, dishwashers, (409) 735-2347.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Sweet and loving fuzzy strawberry blonde, blue eyed kitten. Bottle fed. Call 409-8867863.

COSTUME JEWELRY, as priced; Piano, $700; small double cab truck, Chevy Colorado, sold as-is, $1,500; curio cabinet, glass panels, $100, call for directions, (409) 920-9905.

FEMALE PUG, 10 months old, spayed, good with kids, $100, (409) 745-3895. FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES, mother on site, (409) 779-1329.

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FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES, 3-8 weeks old, black & white female, 2 white & black males and females, litter box trained, (409) 735-1288 after 2pm, leave message. SIGHT I M PA R E D SHEPHARD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, (409) 7469502. 2 TABBY KITTENS, very playful, free to good home(s), (409) 735-2350. CUTIST LITTLE KITTENS EVER SEEN! 4 orange, 1 blk. & white, free to good homes, (409) 238-5119. PUBLIC NOTICES:

Maximum Effects Now Hiring in Orange! Hair dressers, massage therapist and nail technicians. Room or booth rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

SPAYED 1 YEAR OLD LAB needs kids and fenced in yard, (409) 746-9502.

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• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday 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!

GARAGE SALES Sat. Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman, Orange. 7 a.m. until noon. Rummage sale: clothes of all sizes, shoes, bedding, housewares, books, movies, both DVD’s and VHS, Audiobooks, sports equipment, toys, home decorating items, glasswares plus Holiday decorations. The money raised will go towards repairing the roof. For any questions, call 988-1266.

SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor. CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530.

Thurs. (til noon), Fri. & Sat. 8:30 til. 34 E. Harding, Pinehurst. Appliances, furniture, glassware, new handicap scooter, golf equipment, xmas decorations and much more! Sat. June 23, Sun. June 24, 7 a.m. till. Multi Family Garage Sale. Plants, men’s stuff, antiques, furniture, too much to list. 3163 Strong Road in Orangefield. Take Cajun Way off 1442, to Strong Road.

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.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OFJOSEPH L. ROUGEAU, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOSEPH L. ROUGEAU, Deceased, were issued on June 13, 2012 in Cause No. P16186 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: BEVERLY R. NORWOORD. The mailing address is:

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NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, in nice neighborhood. Cathederal ceilings w/ track lighting & ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, granite counter tops, self cleaning oven, dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and built-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bedroom, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete parking, yard maintenance included, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 6261968. (ss)

BRIDGE CITY 3/1/2 in very good neighborhood, clean and neat inside, new cabinets, all new appliances are being installed, available July 1, $925 monthly + $925 dep., (409) 735-3369, leave a detailed message. (6/27)

MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS. in Bridge City. locally owned and well maintained, 2/1 with laundry room in Apt., $650 upstairs, $675 downstairs. We are located in a quiet neighborhood, but walking distance to major grocery stores, fast food and pharmacy. We take pride in our complex, $500 dep. Call (409) 886-1737, and leave message. (6/20)

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3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, brick, centrally located, updated, very clean, Lg. fenced yard, all new appliances, 2 living areas, available July 14, $975 monthly + $750 dep., (409) 553-3332, leave message.

1306 CURTIS, ORANGE. 2bd/2ba Quiet dead end street. Close to shopping and Lamar Orange. $570 per month, $550 dep. Call 409-670-0112. 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) 7382412. (6/30) 3/1 AVAILABLE IN JULY. Bowling Lane - Orange. $800 HUD 409-767-9095. 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) 2/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, nice and clean, all electric, stove and refrig., mini blinds, CA/H, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 5531479. 3/2 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $700 monthly (includes

(StatePoint) Just because it’s summer vacation, doesn’t mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to fritter away in front of the television while school is out, encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the community. How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand? Children will really get on board with causes that speak to their interests. Three real-life heroines who were recently honored for their charitable work by the “Harlequin More Than Words” awards program offer some insights as to how young people can spend the summer giving back. For their extraordinary community contributions, Harlequin donated $15,000 to each of their causes. • Get Involved: There are plenty of hands-on volunteer opportunities well-suited for young people, such as walking dogs at an animal shelter, reading to seniors in a nursing home, or picking up trash at a cleanup. • Mentor: Most people think you need to be older to be a mentor. “Even young people have something to offer their

peers,” says Sally Spencer, the CEO of Youth Assisting Youth. Teens and young adults who are home during the summer should consider serving as mentors to at-risk youth. Both mentor and mentee stand to gain from such a friendship. • Organize: Talk to your local shelter or food pantry to see what items are needed most and help your child organize a food drive through his or her summer camp or community center. “Communities hold the collaborative strength needed to tackle hunger,” says Helen McGovern, executive director of the Emergency Food Network. • Raid the Piggy Bank: “Many children want to give to a cause on their own,” says Mindy Atwood, CEO and founder of Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization for families of critically ill children. “You can encourage charitable giving at an early age by helping them allocate a portion of their allowance for charity each week.” • Donate: Kids outgrow clothing and books quickly. Together, clean out their closets and shelves and donate what is usable to charity. To read a collection of

ACROSS 1. *”The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” author 6. A light touch 9. Shirley MacLaine’s 1963 character 13. Relating to a gene 14. 2016 Olympics host 15. a.k.a Little Mermaid 16. Arabian chieftain 17. Toymaker 18. Social class 19. *Street of Number 10 fame 21. *England’s official language, 1066-1362 23. Romantic destination 24. Antonym of hero 25. School support org. 28. It means lights out 30. Skylight, e.g. 35. Fleshy hindquarters 37. Army beds 39. Approximately 40. *Simon Cowell’s gig, “Pop ____” 41. State of danger 43. Immaterial part of person 44. Pouting grimaces 46. Actress ____ Kunis 47. *Great Britain, e.g. 48. Misprint 50. Person, place or thing 52. Bro’s sibling 53. Highly excited 55. *Petrol 57. *Under Tower Bridge 60. *World’s longest underwater tunnel

64. ORD Airport 65. Apolo Ohno’s field 67. Hollow rock 68. Pretend 69. Make a mistake 70. Reddish brown natural dye 71. Novice 72. Marbled bread 73. Stride DOWN 1. Like some cheeses 2. Visual presentation 3. Afresh 4. Dignified bearings 5. Actor’s guide 6. Residue amount 7. Be ill 8. Very successful 9. Ahmadinejad’s home 10. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 11. Illegal lab product 12. *It’s Bitter, Brown, Mild or Old in England 15. Type of acid 20. Civil rights org. 22. Like one who needs improvement 24. Type of thong underwear 25. *_____ Minister 26. *Elizabeth I’s last name 27. Frenchman’s love 29. *Lord Byron’s “She Walks In Beauty,” e.g. 31. Not final or absolute 32. Worthless impurities 33. Round openings in architecture

water and garbage) + Dep., references req., Available July 1, (409) 474-1518. 3/2 IN SHADY ESTATES, BC, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $700 monthly (includes water and garbage) + Dep., references req., Available now, (409) 474-1518. HOME SALES 3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar, bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finance, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info. 1421 ELIZABETH STONE DRIVE. Tile and neutral colors throughout, with carpeted bedrooms. Brushed nickel contemporary fixtures, fenced backyard, front landscaping. Lot is 60x120. Great cul de sac neighborhood. No owner finance or rental. $155,000 Call 409-779-8170. BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, brick home w/ new vinyl trim, all brand new interior floors, new appliances, fenced back yard, next to BC junior high & sports complex, #15 Parkland, $139,000 neg., shown by appointment only, (409) 466-0466 or 221-9431 or 332-9666. (6/20) WEST ORANGE 3/1 on private dead end street, possible owner finance, $36,000, (409) 720-9864, ask for David.

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LAND & LOTS 4.857 ACRE REPO, water, sewer, elec., concrete porch & built-up pad site, large metal building, partially cleared, secluded, owner financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115. 40 ACRES FOR SALE. 20 acres of it pastured land w/ rice canal, fenced, end of Gilbert Rd. Motivated Seller! Located in Mauriceville School District. 8 acres plus 3 bdrm/2ba house. 409-7451936. HWY 12, MAURICEVILLE, 10 acre tracts, livestock and mobiles OK, commercial/residential tracts w/ highway frontage, MMud watre and sewer available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115. 430 HOLLY ST., BC, lots 28 - 29 - 25’ of 27 a n d 15’ of 30, $30,000, water and sewer tap paid; 450 Holly, 1 bedrm. house, zone B, buy

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ALL for $50,000, No Owner Finance, (409)735-5041. 325 BLUEBERRY, BC, city water and sewer, $10,000 or make cash offer, (409) 5492610.

A U TO M O BILES ‘08 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 44K miles, great gas mileage (21 City and 30 Highway), sunroof, CD, gold color,we are selling Mom’s gently used car, in beautiful condition, for $13,400, (512) 633-9997 or (409) 332-9383. ‘06 SUBARU LEGACY (OUTBACK), silver, all wheel drive, , trailer hitch, 61K miles, 4 dr., excellent cond. 1 owner, always kept in garage, heated front seats, elec. w/seats, $12,900 OBO, (614) 4838075. RVS 2006 COLORADO DUTCHMAN 12x35 bumper pull. 16 ft slide out. 4 adult bunk beds, queen bed in the front. Like

short stories inspired by the lives of the three “Harlequin More Than Words” winners, visit www.HarlequinMoreTh-

anWords.com. Remember, no one is too young to make a difference in his or her community.

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 dumpsites 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. 34. *Prince Charles’ domain 36. Attorney’s bargain 38. Silage holder 42. “Live, Love, _____” 45. Reproductive structure of a flower 49. *Victorian ___ or Era 51. Complete failure 54. Twig of willow tree 56. Expression of contempt 57. People in general

58. Homer Simpson’s deficiency 59. Golden Fleece ship 60. Wrap up in cerecloth 61. Not any 62. Pulitzer Prize winner ____ Ferber 63. Banned paint substance 64. “Oftentimes” in poetry 66. “___, the Beloved Country”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Take Back Your Backyard New Changes For Social Security And Federal Benefit Recipients New Changes For Social Se- to make the switch to elecFrom Insects This Season curity And Federal Benefit tronic payments today,” says

(StatePoint) Summer means sunshine, relaxation and backyard barbecues. But it also means the return of insect season. Homeowners work hard on their backyards, but the nuisance of pesky flying insects often prevent them from enjoying their yards as much as possible. Not only are insects annoying, they can be dangerous too. Stinging insects send over 500,000 people to the emergency room each year and an estimated two million Americans are allergic to insect stings. Don’t let bugs keep you from relaxing outdoors. Use these tips to take back your yard from annoying pests. Eat More Garlic Garlic is heralded for its ability to ward off bloodsucking vampires; but did you know eating garlic can repel bloodsucking insects as well? Garlic is excreted through the pores and acts as a natural barrier to flying insects who don’t like the smell. Eliminate Dangerous Flying Insects The key to insect control is early detection and elimina-

tion. Consider using traps to eliminate bothersome bugs. Not all traps are eyesores. For example, the Black Flag Flying Insect Trap and Lure attracts, traps, and kills wasps, yellow jackets and flies, and can be hung in a tree or staked in the ground; discreetly blending into any outdoor setting. It’s also safe for your family and pets. More information is available at www.blackflag.com. Wear Proper Clothes Bees, wasps, and yellow jackets are attracted to bright colors and floral patterns. The color black also tends to irritate the insects. Wear light colors such as khaki, beige, or white to avoid being stung. Grow Plants and Herbs Certain plants and herbs, such as rosemary, basil and thyme, emit odors that ward off insects. Not only will these plants help deter unwanted pests; you’ll also have some fresh herbs ready for cooking right in your backyard! Grab a cold drink, kick back and relax in your yard. You won’t have bugs to worry about anymore.

Keeping Kids Safe From Hidden Household Dangers

(StatePoint) Curious children will put anything in their mouths. But many household items can be deadly when swallowed. One of the most dangerous hidden hazards for children is powerful magnets. Unlike those typically found on refrigerators, magnets in children’s toys and even in desk toys marketed for adults can be extremely powerful. When swallowed, these magnets can attract one another internally, resulting in serious injuries, such as small holes in the stomach and intestines, intestinal blockage, blood poisoning and even death. “It’s critical to educate children, adolescents, and their parents about keeping small, powerful magnets out of young children’s hands and mouths,” said Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP, 2011-2012 president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). While the Consumer Product Safety Commission has worked with the toy industry to pass standards to prevent magnets from detaching from toys, parents should always check toys for magnets to ensure that if present, they are secure. Discard any toys that cannot be fixed and never let children under 6 play unsupervised with magnetic toys. Products labeled for users age 14 and up do not have to comply with the toy safety stan-

dard, so parents must be especially vigilant about keeping them well out of children’s reach. Teach your children never to put magnets in their mouths. According to the AAP, common abdominal symptoms, such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could be a sign magnets were swallowed. Be sure to seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms occur. Magnets aren’t the only items children are putting in their mouths. In 2010, more than 3,400 children swallowed lithium button batteries, according to the National Capital Poison Center. Tears in the esophagus and internal bleeding are some of the common injuries associated with swallowing batteries. Keep loose and spare batteries locked away and store any product that uses button batteries out of reach. In addition, child-proof your medicine cabinet. It’s easy to mistake a dangerous pill for a delicious piece of candy. Lock away your medicine and throw out any old and unnecessary pills. If you suspect your child ingested medication, call Poison Help immediately: 1-800-222-1222. A child’s curiosity can be dangerous. Take the necessary precautions to prevent these situations and be sure you are prepared for anything.

Recipients (StatePoint) The U.S. Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper federal benefit checks. Everyone who receives Social Security, Supplement Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefit payments by check is required to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. “This move will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next 10 years, while ensuring all federal benefit recipients receive their money in the safest, most reliable way possible,” says David A. Lebryk, commissioner of the Treasury Department’s Financial Management Service. While about 90 percent of Social Security and SSI payments are being made electronically, there are still approximately 7 million checks issued to beneficiaries monthly. Switching to electronic payments now is one simple step you can take to free up your summer days. No More Check Troubles There are lots of hassles with paper checks that can get in the way of enjoying summer. Electronic payments eliminate monthly trips to the bank or credit union to cash or deposit checks. When your summer plans involve travel, you don’t have to worry about a check sitting unsecured in your mailbox while you’re away. “I encourage federal benefit recipients or their caregivers

Lebryk. “You’ll be ensuring funds are delivered in a safe, convenient way, while saving yourself an extra ‘to-do’ this summer.” Two Electronic Options The Treasury Department is recommending two electronic options that make receiving payments easier. The Go Direct(R) campaign makes it fast, free and easy to switch to electronic payments online at www.GoDirect.org or through the U.S. Treasury Electronic Payment Solution Center toll-free at 1-800-3331795. You can choose either: • Direct deposit to a checking or savings account. Your federal benefit payment will go straight into your account on payment day each month.

• Direct Express(R) Debit MasterCard(R) card. If you don’t have a bank account or prefer a prepaid debit card, switch to the Direct Express(R) card. There are no sign-up fees, overdraft fees or monthly fees. Some fees for optional services may apply. For information on card fees and features, visit www.GoDirect.org.

Express(R) are registered service marks, and the Go Direct(R) logo is a service mark, of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service. The Direct Express(R) Debit MasterCard(R) card is issued

by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard(R) and the MasterCard(R) Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

This information has been provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service. The Go Direct(R) campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks. The Direct Express(R) logo, Go Direct(R) and Direct

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