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Week of Wednesday, July 30, 2014

BCISD hosts meeting for bond proposal a closer look at the state of the facilities. The committee was made up of members of the community. They discovered facility needs for co-curricular and extra curricular activities.

The committee found BCISD does not have an auditorium within the district or a regulation stage at the high school. In addition, the drill team, does not have adequate practice or

dressing space. The cheerleaders lack the same. The current space is very small.

Plus, the choir room is very small and does not allow a practice space. Current band

members are practicing in a space built for up to 70 students. In 2010 there were 185 band members in the district BCISD Page 3A

Bridge City Superintendent Mike King looks over drawings of proposed new facilities necessary for the growth of BCISD. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Debby Schamber For The Record

BCISD officials are hosting a community meeting 6 p.m.

Thursday at the Bridge City High School to discuss a bond proposal.

‘We are inviting the community to attend as we move toward calling for the bond in August,” said Mike King, BCISD superintendent.

The process started during

community meetings in the fall of 2012. They were called, “Taking stock of BCISD.” During these meetings they talked about things such as “What it means to be a cardinal” and “What we see in future of BCISD.” This led to conversations about the facilities. Then later meetings about facility needs and overall needs for the district.

By January 2013 there was a facility committee which took

OC Expo Center set for a full season David Ball

For The Record

The Orange County Convention & Expo Center isn’t a year old yet and already it has a busy schedule.

Sabrina Grey, the expo center director, reported at the regular meeting of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court on Monday morning on the center’s status.

Grey reported income from events booked since October of 2013 till the present is $49,447.

Since last May, 18 events have been booked in the amount of $25,739.

The types of events booked are: nine wedding receptions, five trade shows, two dances and two educational events.

Two events have canceled, leaving their reservation deposit in the total amount of $400.

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has scheduled August 8 and 8 in the Ballroom for fourth Clover Camp.

The weekend of August 2 and 3 is the first of three gun show scheduled for the Expo Center. The promoter is Real Texas Guns Shows; admission is $8. Doors open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

They will pay a $100 rental fee for the warming kitchen, work the event and benefit from the proceeds to help their organization.

Grey said she sent out a request for concession workers on the center’s Face Book page.

The Camp Fire Girls were the first to respond. There are three more groups on the list and she is continuing to seek names.

There will be two other gun shows by the end of the year on October 25 and 26 and December 5 and 6.

She added as she continues to coordinate events with clients she is discovering the need for standard services other event centers offer such as audio, visual and lighting. These items are rentable in addition to the room and fixtures the center currently has.

For example, and industry partner of Orange County is hosting a conference for their employees. They need audio for the entire room, screens and projectors for the presentation.

The center has neither.

Likewise, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will be having their annual Mardi Gras Ball in January. Lighting for the pageant production is needed, light over the stage is requested by the band they are hiring and once again, the center has neither.

The Shriners have booked the Ballroom for the second COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Bridge City resident Russell Theis is suing Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline Company for a pipeline that crosses his property. Theis is seeking damages for the loss of market value, the pipeline being a permanent nuisance, sickness, annoyance, discomfort and other bodily harm.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

BC homeowner sues pipeline company Man claims dangerous pipelines run through neighborhoods David Ball

For The Record

There is no question the petrochemical industry helped build Southeast Texas. But on the flip side of that, residents sometimes don’t know what kind of substances are in the air we breathe or what lies just under our feet.

Take for example Russell Theis of Bridge City who purchased his home a year-anda-half ago.

Theis discovered an unmarked pipeline running through his lot next to his home at 181 Ridgewood while digging for a swimming pool.

What he discovered was a 12.75 inch in diameter natural gas pipeline owned by Kinder Morgan Tejas. The pipeline runs from upper Dayton in Liberty County to DuPont plant in Orange on Chemical Row. “They’re supposed to run so deep but this one is pretty close to the surface,” he said.

“It’s live and hot as hell. The pipelines are not marked at all. I want to make the public aware and this is all about the neighbors in the subdivision..”

Theis began working for Gulf Oil Company in 1970 and retired from Chevron at age 49 when they bought out Gulf. He spent 28 years in the

petrochemical industry. Now he’s in real estate.

He added the pipeline is explosive. They were originally laid in 1948. The Oak View Addition where Theis lives was built in 1957.

A representative with Kinder Morgan said the company does not comment on pending litigation.

Health and safety issues in the Oak View Addition “I wouldn’t buy a house with a pipeline running underneath it,” he said.

It runs from the north to Interstate 10, crosses FM 408, comes over to Connecticut St., to FM 1442, to SH 87, to DuPont.

The lines are 18-inches deep and suppose to be three feet on the run, four feet under the road bearing weight.

In addition to the possibility of an explosion, Theis said his wife has been “very, very sick” since moving there over a year ago. She has polymyositis. It’s ironic just one street over the man has the same thing. Everyone I’ve talked to out there have the same symptoms my wife- bladder, lung or brain. It’s a musclewasting disease. It’s all documented at Methodist HospiPIPELINES Page 2A

Russell Theis examines a pipeline running through his property on Ridgewood Street in the Oak View Addition in Bridge City.

Theis said the pipeline should be three to four feet below the surface. This pipeline is 18 inches below the surface.

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Pipelines draw fire from homeowner

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“A neighbor had his house for sale. He didn’t know a pipeline ran underneath his house.

Nobody knows because it’s been a big hush-hush secret.”

One neighbor who stayed at his home through Hurricane Ike said the water and land bubbled the entire time it was covered with water.

Theis was also told every water well in the addition burns.

“Some neighbors say they can water their grass, throw a match on it and it will burn,” he said.

Theis asked Kinder Morgan to come to his lot and mark the course of the pipeline with wooden stakes. The workers marked the line with a rod before something interesting happened.

Their eyes got big; mine too.

It was only 18 inches deep. It’s suppose to be three feet on the run, four feet under the road bearing weight,” he said.

The developers didn’t know where the roads would be when they built the subdivision, so pipes are covered if they went under the roads.

Theis said a document he discovered at the Orange County Courthouse doing research states the partial release of easement by Kinder Morgan in 2008. The first page relieves them of the right of way. The second page takes it back.

The document was sent to the property owner prior to Theis moving there.

“Kinder Morgan is trespassing on my property. I sent to it to Kinder Morgan; they never called back,” Theis said.

Texas has 43,000 miles of intrastate natural gas pipelines, more than any state, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Likewise, their website reads Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P, PIPELINES Page 3A

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Kinder Morgan gas pipeline warning sign in the residential area of Bridge City near the home of Russell and Betty Theis. Theis filed a lawsuit on May 5 against Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline, LLC in the district courts of Orange County.

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tal in Houston,” he said. “I’m not saying the pipeline caused all of this. Just saying what I know. I’ll Tell you what I know. she has Sjogren’s- muscularskeletal disease, myasthenia gravis, too, and lupus. To have anyone one of these disease is bad and to have all four is really bad. She spends 50 percent of her time in bed. It all happened last year. We’ll go to Kroger’s and wipes her out. She’s only 64.”

Theis, as a result, filed a lawsuit on May 5 against Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline, LLC in the district courts of Orange County.

Polymyositis is an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness affecting both sides of the body, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Polymyositis can make it difficult to climb stairs, rise from a seated position, lift objects or reach overhead.

Polymyositis most commonly affects adults in their 30s, 40s or 50s. It’s more common in blacks than in whites, and women are affected more often than men. Polymyositis signs and symptoms usually develop gradually, over weeks or months.

While there is no cure for polymyositis, treatment — ranging from medications to physical therapy — can improve muscle strength and function.

Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth.

Sjogren’s syndrome often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren’s syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of the eyes and mouth are usually affected first — resulting in decreased pro-

duction of tears and saliva.

Although one can develop Sjogren’s syndrome at any age, most people are older than 40 at the time of diagnosis. The condition is much more common in women. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms.

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control.

Myasthenia gravis is caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles.

There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, but treatment can help relieve signs and symptoms, such as weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulties with speech, chewing, swallowing and breathing.

Though myasthenia gravis can affect people of any age, it’s more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60.

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks their own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.

Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus — a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks — occurs in many but not all cases of lupus.

Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs or even sunlight. While there’s no cure for lupus, treatments can help control symptoms.

“Every family who touches my lots have lost a spouse. Cancer clusters are off the charts.

Lots of people have headaches, muscle aches, and diarrhea,” he said.

Another indication was when Theis had his house tested for mold in 2010 by ASC Services. The CO2 reading inside was 1,591 and 450 outside.

That’s when he said he discovered the source for the high readings was the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

Background of the Oak View Addition Oak View Addition got its start when Percy Hatton sold 350 acres to developer Alvin Keown in 1957. Theis said everyone signed off and blessed it.

The chain of ownership is Jefferson Pipeline in 1948.

Theis took drawing of the subdivision to engineers in Orange. One map shows the course of the pipeline. He added he spoke with the Orange County Appraisal District officials and the Keown Estate supports Theis’s claim.

“Back then was Texas Gas Company. It is now KinderMorgan Tejas,” he said.

Theis’s house lies on lot 165 of the map, and the adjacent vacant lot where swimming pool would go is 164.

“Subdivision built on top of the pipeline. Runs under 35 houses. It’s an old Gulf Oil Corp oil field. They knew this in 1954,” he said. “The only sign you’ll see are two signs at a ditch.

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Pipeline company being sued BCISD bond proposal meeting for trespassing BC property David Ball

For The Record

A Bridge City homeowner is suing a company for a pipeline that crosses his property and the Oak View Addition in which he lives.

Plaintiff Russell Theis filed the lawsuit on May 5, 2014 in the district courts of Orange County against Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline, LLC. The suit was filed by Anthony Buzbee of The Buzbee Law Firm of Houston.

The lawsuit states Theis purchased the home at 181 Ridgewood St. in Bridge City in February of 2010. As of that date, Kinder Morgan had released and quitclaimed (A quitclaim deed is a release by the grantor, or conveyor of the deed, of any interest the grantor may have in the property described in the deed) any right to lay, maintain, operate, replace, and remove a pipeline under the property.

Theis recently discovered the pipeline still runs under his property, and, on information and belief, the pipeline is still operating.

The suit further states: Kinder Morgan is actively trespassing on the plaintiff’s property.

The plaintiff owns the property by virtue of its purchase in 2010.

Kinder Morgan’s trespass is physical, intentional, and voluntary. Kinder Morgan also voluntarily released any rights it had to enter the property in 2008.

• Kinder Morgan lacks consent to enter the property.

• Kinder Morgan’s trespass has caused injury to the plaintiff’s right of possession.

• Kinder Morgan’s pipeline under the plaintiff’s property is also a private nuisance. The pipeline: a. fails to comply with statutory regulations

Pipeline warning sign near Bridge City home.

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b. has inherited dangers with its use and operations; and c. interferes with the plaintiff’s intended use of the land • Kinder Morgan’s placement, operation and use of the pipeline is intentional and unreasonable, or, in the alternative, abnormal and out of place in its surroundings.

• The nuisance associated with the pipeline has injured the plaintiff.

The plaintiff, Theis, is seeking damages for loss in market value or loss of use and enjoyment resulting from the permanent nuisance. He further seeks damages for sickness, annoyance, discomfort, and other bodily harm.

He also seeks the cost of restoration and repair, damages from the loss of use of their land, loss of profits from use of the land, loss of market value of the land, loss of market value of the building, mental anguish, and physical injury resulting from fright.

and that number has increased to 390 for the upcoming 2014-15 school year. The band is projected to continue to grow in the future.

Students participating in athletics must go to the field house which is located away from the school.

Students must walk through a parking lot to get to the field house which can be considered dangerous because of the buses and overall traffic.

There is a need at the baseball and softball fields too. There are currently two restrooms and one concession stand which are located closer the baseball field. There are plans to make a single concession stand and restrooms available for both fields. The lighting, dugouts and bleachers also need to be updated.

As the number of students within the district grew, so did the number of classrooms needed. At the high

County business year for a dance. Their band also requests lighting on the stage.

There are five class reunions are booked. They have a pageant that requires lighting.

Grey said wedding receptions all want the ambiance of soft lighting in the Ballroom and would gladly pay for these services.

“In order to attract convention business to Orange County Expo Center, we will need to work toward adding this equipment to the building. I will be bringing you a proposal for you to consider, utilizing the Hotel/Motel fund for this upgrade of services which will bring more individuals to Orange for convention and trade shows events that can encompass several days,” she said.

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux asked if Grey was preparing a an-

Pipelines draw fire from homeowner is a full-service system with approximately 3,400 miles of pipeline. It operates a major intrastate pipeline system located primarily along the Texas Gulf Coast which transports, purchases and sells natural gas in the Texas Intrastate market.

Tejas also offers Firm and Interruptible Sale, Purchase, Transportation and Storage Services.

The ultimate environmental disaster One environmental mishap that comes to mind that occurred over 30 years ago was the Love Canal tragedy in Upstate New York near Niagara Falls.

In an article titled “The Love Canal Tragedy” by Eckardt C. Beck in the EPA Journal of January 1979, it reads: “Quite simply, Love Canal is one of the most appalling environmental tragedies in American history.

But that’s not the most disturbing fact.

What is worse is that it cannot be regarded as an isolated event. It could happen again-anywhere in this country--unless we move expeditiously to prevent it.”

It started in the 1920s the seeds of a genuine nightmare were planted, according to the article. The canal was turned into a municipal and industrial chemical dump site.

Landfills can of course be an environmentally acceptable method of hazardous waste disposal, assuming they are properly sited, managed, and regulated. Love Canal will always remain a perfect historical example of how not to run such an operation.

In 1953, the Hooker Chemical Company, then the owners and operators of the property, covered the canal with earth and sold it to the city for one dollar.

It was a bad buy.

In the late ‘50s, about 100 homes and a school were built at the site.

On the first day of August, 1978, the lead paragraph of a front-page story in the New York Times read: NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.-Twenty five years after the Hooker Chemical Company stopped using the Love Canal here as an industrial dump, 82 different compounds, 11 of them suspected carcinogens, have been percolating upward through the soil, their drum

containers rotting and leaching their contents into the backyards and basements of 100 homes and a public school built on the banks of the canal.

Ten years after the incident, New York State Health Department Commissioner David Axelrod stated that Love Canal would long be remembered as a “national symbol of a failure to exercise a sense of concern for future generations.”

Some of the health issues at Love Canal were miscarriages, birth defects and leukemia.

Children were born deaf with a cleft palate, an extra row of teeth, eye defects or slight retardation from benzene, a know human carcinogen. Two hundred twenty-one families moved out in 1979. The New York state government purchased 200 homes for nearly $7 million.

One similar local case was what happened to the Fairlea Addition in Groves 20 years ago.

Present-day refinery operators at Total Petrochemical have worked to overcome unauthorized emissions, particularly after a difficult stretch in the early 1990s when Fairlea residents sued Fina (the refinery there before Total), contending repeated emissions sickened and endangered them.

Fina offered a buyout program, which most residents eventually took. Some opted to move their homes, particularly if the structures were pier and beam. Other houses were left to be bulldozed, their concrete foundations and driveways ripped up, according to the September 14, 2011 Beaumont Enterprise article.

The whistle blower “I’m a whistle blower,” Theis said. “The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 says a whistle blower is a person who exposes misconduct, alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization- violation of law, rule, regulation and/or a direct threat to the public interest, such as fraud, health and safety violations, and corruption.

The whistle blower may make their alleged allegations internally or externally to other people, within the accused organization or externally to regulators, law enforcement agencies, to the media or to groups concerned with the issues.”

The procedure for a whistle

school, there are three “floating”teachers. They don’t have a classroom of their own. Instead they go to where space is available such as when another teacher has a break period.

Finally, there is a need for additional parking when there are events at the junior high and high schools. In the past, people have been forced to park on Bower and Osborne streets along with other various nearby side-streets.

The plan is, if the bond passes, is to make 130-140 parking spaces in the field across the street from the middle school.

After identifying the various needs during meetings, they began putting together plans of a facility to meet those needs.

“We are looking at addressing an upcoming bond and are looking at a facility that would encompass and address all these needs,” King said.

blower is to notify the local police department first and then a federal agency.

Theis’s attorney is Tony Buzbee of Houston. Some of his prior cases dealt with the Ford Explorer rollover and BP fire.

Buzbee told Theis he would do his lawsuit first, and then bring at least 75 to 100 cases from there.

Theis said he saw some Kinder Morgan trucks at K-Dan’s Super Foods in Orangefield several months ago. The crew was cutting the line there to abandon it. They then came to his home. The crew’s inspector came with eight guys saw the stakes and asked if that was where line was?

“They own it cradle to grave.

They can’t walk away from it.

The pipeline companies don’t track abandoned lines,” he said.

One city employee told Theis he’s the only one he’s seen to come this close to busting this wide open.

Theis said one incident after Kinder Morgan refused to mark his neighbor’s line when he sold his house.

“The guy speed dials his boss. He’s nervous. He accidentally called back my neighbor and thought he was spilling his guts to his boss. ‘I’m not going out there to the pipeline and showing somebody else....’ My neighbor asked ‘Do you know who you’re talking to?’”

Theis said he knows as a real estate agent title companies

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All under one roof would be an athletic field house, choir room, auditorium with a regulation stage, practice and changing rooms for the Strutters and cheerleaders. Plus, a BCTV classroom and seven new classrooms.

The new structure would be connected to the high school.

“Our feeling is that this addresses needs identified by the committee as well as administrators,” King said.

It has been said the exceptional school district is one of the reasons why people move to Bridge City.

“We want to ensure students receive the best well rounded education as possible,” King said. “ Cocurricular and curricular activities are important as well because they are part of the community and district pride.”

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nual departmental budget for the commissioners court. She replied yes.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, verified with Grey that there isn’t a sound system at the center. Grey answered the center doesn’t have a sound system.

“We just have something put together. We have a company coming this week to give us an estimate (for a sound system),” Grey said.

Grey concluded her report by saying the center was booked throughout the year with “a lot of repeat customers.”

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting an apiary course. The course will start at 6 p.m. with orientation on August 7 at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange.

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The course will be a hands-on, yearlong course. The hands-on class will be limited to 10.

The class fee is $200 due on August 7 and includes the starter honeybee hive with bees. Other equipment investments are dependent on individual management objectives.

Students will start with a basic hive of bees, overwinter the hive, and split the hive in the spring. At the end of the course, a successful outcome will be two complete hives and a honey crop.

For more information or to register, call 409-882-7010.

Lastly, the commissioners approved allowing Sheriff Keith Merritt to renew the affiliation agreement between Lamar State College-Orange on behalf of the Department of Nursing.

have to buy the house, by law, if they didn’t inform homeowners about an issue.

According to the Texas Department of Insurance, for instance, owner policies protect property owners from the risks listed in the policy. When the owner buys a house and purchases a loan policy, a title company will automatically issue an owner policy unless the owner specifically rejects it in writing. The price of the policy is usually included in closing costs.

An owner policy only covers

up to the value of the property at the time the policy was bought. It doesn’t cover any increase in the property’s value, unless owner buys an increased value endorsement.

An owner policy remains in effect as long as the owner or their heirs own the property or are liable for any title warranties made when one sells the property. The owner policy should be kept, even if the title is transferred or the property is sold.

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From the Creaux’s Nest MISSING MY FRIEND It’s been a week now since I’ve seen my friend Jonathan Seagull. Every morning for going on a year now I’ve thrown him some vittles. He walks around proudly; head up, shoulders back and when he is eating the other birds stay away. The two pigeons that sit on the top of the building across the street just watch until Jonathan finishes. The grackles sit on the utility lines and wait also for the big boy to finish. I’m concerned about him however. I last saw him Monday of last week. Jonathan is a loner, doesn’t have anything to do with other birds so I’m puzzled about his were-abouts. Maybe he met a maiden and decided to settle down and start a family.

Maybe he will bring the wife around. He knows where he can always pick up a meal. He’s a handsome bird, proud as can be. I hope to see my friend again. *****Well, I had never been to an eye doctor before. I finally gave in and was given a prescription for reading glasses. I went down to $25 Optical on 16th. St. in Orange, one of our advertisers. Kristal, a nice young lady, who knows her business, fitted me for glasses.

Two days later I picked the glasses up. Great fit. I can see now. I guess I was almost blind. The headaches are gone and I’m not getting as aggravated. I enjoy reading again. All for so little money. Next I’m going to see about regular glasses like Rick wears so it will make me look smarter. *****Well, I’ve got to get going. Hop on and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

MID-TERM ELECTIONS APPROACH-CONGRESS VACATIONS. We’re just about 95 days away from the November mid-term and state races. At stake is control of the United States Senate.

The Republicans are hammering President Obamadespite the fact that his name is not on the ballot. The constant drum beat against thePresident is aimed at the “Obama Brand” and tying Democrats to the brand. History shows Democrats face an uphill climb. Since World War II, six presidents have been elected to the White House to serve two terms. In the sixth year mid-terms, five of those presidents lost an average of six senate seats and 27 house seats. Six of the senate races this year are democratic held seats in states that Romney carried two years ago. Republicans need a net gain of six seats to win control of the senate. It will be the first big election since the Affordable Care Act went into effect. There are 36 senate and 36 gubernatorial races this fall, plus all 435 house races. Voters hear all the spin but it goes in one ear and out the other until September, October when they have to make a decision. Americans are unhappy about the way things are going in the USA. A case can be made that the economy has improved significantly by almost any measure. The country is better off than when Obama took office. Ten million jobs have been created since 2010; unemployment is down to 6.1 percent. However at this time Obama’s rating is down to 43 percent. In the Bush years, George W.’srating was at 37 percent. It can also be noted that the congress has the lowest rating in history.

Thursday they leave on a five-week vacation, leaving behind a lot of undone chores. They are scheduled to work 112 days this year but they will be in Washington much less than that while campaigning but if the President plays golf or attends a fund raiser they all run for a TV camera to tell the world about it. President Obama has plenty on his plate but the country also has a platter full of problems around the world.

Those problems should be addressed abroad as one country united but in an attempt to destroy our Commander-InChief, our countries ability to solve problems has been hurt.

We all lose. Now the Tea Party is not only talking of suing the President, they are considering articles of impeachment. All of that is a move to get their base to the polls in November.

I predict if they do that it will backfire on them. Sixth-seven percent of Americans are against that sort of demagoguery.

I believe that’s the best way to blow any chance for the GOP to take over the senate. My best guess is if Democrats win Arkansas, Georgina and Kentucky, they will retain control of the senate. They can get by with winning two out of the three, but it gets closer. The GOP is odds on to take back the senate. Don’t bet on it though. They are great at shooting themselves in the foot. I say Demos hold the senate and close the gap in the congress regardless of all the spin and talking points. Extremism works in party primaries but I’ve never seen it work in the general election. If congress leaves Thursday without addressing the problem on the border and other issues, you can look for President Obama to do like all the presidents before him, use executive privilege. Then listen to them screaming.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 Mark Magnuson, hometown architect, creates the new

Bridge City High School. The state-of-the-art school and gym is on track to be ready on school opening day, Sept. 1. BCISD superintend Sam Lucia and assistant Joe Chenella have both taken active rolls according toMagnuson.*****Suzanne Halliburton was visiting her mother Sue and family in Orange after returning from France where she covered the sixth Lance Armstrong’s sixth win in a row of the Tour-de-France. She has covered them all. She someday plans to put it all in a book. (Editor’s note: I wonder if at anytime Suzanne saw the turn of events in Lance’s life causing him to have to give up all of those awards. She knew Armstrong really well and there’s a great book there. At the time she was writing a daily column in the Austin Statesman and still does. Suzanne’s first sports writing was for the Dunn owned Opportunity Valley Newspaper, while a student at LC-M.)*****We were sorry to learn of the death of newspaper reporter Laurie Haynes.

She was 51 years old and had worked for area publications, including The Record. Laurie was well traveled and had lived around the world, including Cuba, Trinidad, Australia, Libya and Singapore. *****For the third year in a row, under theBush administration, we will have the largest deficit in history. Gallup reports the previous four years under Clinton produced a budget surplus.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Dale Kyte, Sr., 56, of Orange died July 26.***Roberta Kelly, 95, of Orange, died July 26.***Fisher Wade Hughes, 4-month-old son of Steve and Renee’ Hughes, of Bridge City, died Wed. July 28.***Charles W. Dorman, Sr., 65, of Orange, died July 30.***Don Friend, 60, of Mauriceville, died July 30.***Murphy Lemaire, 88, of West Orange, died July 31.***Gladys Humble Peveto, 80, died Aug. 1.***Inez Bowman, 68, of Orange, died Aug. 2.*****Jennifer Spangle, of Bridge City, will become the bride of Lance Fall, on Aug. 14.***Also planning anAug. 14 wedding is Selena Shores and Chuck Steele.*****Local high school football players to report at the start of two-a-days.

The first scrimmages start Aug. 14. (Editor’s note: One thing a former high school player takes with him the rest of his life is those great August two-a-days. I can still taste the sweat.)

Hardee Wilbur, Delia Vann Muchelrath, Judy Boehne and Jeannette Edwards. This is also the dayPresident Barack Obama turns 52. *****”Person of the Year,” Lamar’s president, Dr. Mike Shahan, marks another birthday on Aug. 5. Also Angie Benoit Lane, Nan Briggs, Sylvia Bickham and Paul Jagen. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list. *****The temperature Monday at 6:45 a.m. was already 80 degrees. Bridge City Cross Country runners were out training with coach Cody Knight running along side of them. I call that coaching by example.*****Early Monday morning, the late Judge Grover Halliburton’sformer law office on Green Ave. (what once was called “Deep Elam”) was destroyed by fire.Grover had spent a small fortune moving the old house to that location and remodeling it. He spent all that money just to get away from Charles Sexton, his former landlord, who occupied a law office next door.*****Here’s something Grover probably wouldn’t believe. The New York Times has endorsed the legalization of marijuana. I recall us talking about some guy in Waco who got 35 years in prison for possessing a matchbox of pot.

That’s when one joint was prison time and a roach got you locked up. *****The “Mayor of Starks” Rene’ Hanksand wife Lucy are expecting their tenth grandchild. Those grandkids have really stayed active.*****The Harmon boys have gotten in a bunch of clean, nice, pre-owned cars and are making good summer bargains. Their low overhead allows them to sell for less, plus they do their own financing. They will make it easy to buy. *****The city of Bridge City has come a long way. In years past all the rain that came down last week would have flooded several houses and areas. The drainage program has really worked. Street improvement is amazing also; I can’t find a pot-hole now. There was a time when pot-holes were hard to miss. *****Olivia Cantu Dillow, age 27, is in the fight of her life against cancer. She has two small children and a wonderful husband. She is the daughter of Gabriel Garza Cantu, formerly of Bridge City, and Juan Cantu. Olivia is also the granddaughter of Gus and Angelina Garza,longtime Bridge City residents now deceased. Olivia is asking for prayers for her recovery.

35 Years Ago-1979 Texas A&M University has announced that a street on the new fire training field has been named in honor of the late Jack G. Methner of Bridge City who was an instructor at A&M Firefighting School for many years. He was also a retired DuPont employee.*****Darlene Byrd, Oma Hons, Marie Richardson and Betty Schrieber have just returned from Las Vegas.*****Officers elected to the Orange Sunshine Chapter of American Business Women Association are Birdie Ferguson, president; Donna Frederick, vicepresident; Alice Coulter,recording secretary; Mary Hodgson, secretary; Irene Garrett, treasurer. State Rep. Wayne Peveto was banquet guest speaker, Billye Minter, chief deputy district clerk was vocational speaker and Marilyn Vaughn was chair person.*****City councilman J.D. Stanfield and wife,Katie, attended Texas Municipal League’s quarterly meeting.*****Bridge City attorney H.D. Pate swears in new police chief Andy Verrett. Councilmen Richard Caillouct, N.J. “Vick” Vicknair, mayor Gordon Harvey and city manager C.R. Nash attended the ceremonies.*****The state announced traffic soon will flow smoother and safer in Bridge City with a $600.000 project to remove concrete esplanade that runs the length of the city and will allow for new traffic lane. Palm trees were planted on the esplanade as a beautification project after Highway 87 (Texas Ave.) went from a two lane road to six lanes. The removal will make the road seven lanes. C.R. Nash credits Sen. Carl Parker for the expediency from the Highway Department. B.C. chamber president Bill Nickum said, “I hate to see the palm trees go but they have become a maintenance problem with grass growing between them. The new design will be more practical and safer as traffic continues to increase in our city.*****Tropical storm Claudette cried over our area for three days dumping 10 inches of rain, knocking down trees and disrupting electric and telephone service.*****Happy anniversary to Vivian and Fain Holbrook.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Nunez, wat is 65 years old, goes to see a doctor in Lafayette for a check up. Dr. Dartezis amazed him, at da shape Nunez is in. He’s straight, tanned and loaded wit muscles. “To wat do you attribute you good health Joe?” the doctor axe.

“I’m an alligator hunter me, I get up before daylight and go to da Atchafalaya Basin and at daylight I chase and jump in da water and wrestle dem alligators into my boat. I do dis all day me.”

Dr. Dartez says, “Well, I’m sure dat helps but dere has to be genetic factors. How old was you papa wen he died him?”

“Who says my papa is dead?” Nunez axe.

“How old is he?” Doc axe.

“He’s 83 years old, we alligator hunted dis morning us.”

The doctor scratch his head, “How old was you papa’s daddy wen he died him?”

“Who says my grandpaw is dead?” axe Joe. “Your papa is 83 years old and his papa is still living, how old is he hunh?”

“101,” Nunez aswer.

“I guess you gonna tell me he went wrestling alligators dis morning?” Doc axe.

“No, said Nunez. He got married him.”

Doc him, he look at Nunez in amazement. “Got married, why would a 101 year old guy want to get married?”

Nunez answer, “Who says he wanted to?”

A FEW HAPPENINGS The big 27th annual OCARC 27th fishing tournament is this weekend Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Year-in and year-out those people do a great job thanks to a bunch of sponsors and some dedicated workers and fishermen. *****A few natives under the weather: Sheila Richardrecently had minor surgery but is recovering at home. ***Geneva BonrqueJaques is recovering from minor surgery. ***Rhoda Rhodes is at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas recovering from surgery. *** Janey Brunell Champagne is also on the mend. ***Don Harmon, recovering from cancer, is still battling to regain his strength. We wish all of these folks a speedy recovery.*****At the Lunch Bunch gathering last week, Nova Dee Stricklandbrought a guest Carolyn Parker, the widow of Hollis Parker, who retired from DuPont before his death. Son Ricky is now a DuPont employee. Carolyn makes her home in Mauriceville. Our friendship with the Parkers goes back 50 years. Marlene Merritt was down in the back, usually it’s her feet, Joel Steirman was on a cruise, Joe Parkhurst on a vacation trip, Donnawas moving office furniture from Livingston, Pete was at an insurance meeting in Houston and T.W. and Lyndia Permenter were celebrating their 54th anniversary. This week theBunch dines at Novrozsky’s, next week at Robert’s. Everyone is always welcome. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On July 30, Lisa McCall, Ronda Hale, Conner Godwin and Daniel Faircloth all celebrate. Also on this day Lisa Kudrow turns 50.*****OnJuly 31, Mary Bradford, Nancy Lancaster, Judy Chandler and Marie Pittman all celebrate as does Richard and Arlene’s boy Russell Turkel.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling turn 48. *****On August 1, Dr. Pauline Hargrave, superintendent of LCMISD (Dickie Colburn’slovely sister) celebrates. *****August 2, finds longtime friend, a special lady, Joyce Dubosecelebrating.

She finally got John, the workaholic, to take off long enough to take her on a trip even though he cut off a couple of days.

Also a good guy, a special friend, Judge Roy Derry Dunn celebrates on this day. “Mr. Lion” Stump Weatherford, everyone’s friend and Dayle’sother half, marks another birthday and Chloe Halliburton, Sherri Vincent and Jean Lapeyrolerie say goodbye to another year. *****On Aug. 3, a nice lady, Bridge City’s first city secretary, Evelyn’s mom, Pat Brandon, celebrates, also Glena Delano, Lacey Monceaux and Elizabeth McBride.*****Aug. 4, is a special day for the Mayhaw man, ultra conservative,John Harrington.

Also celebrating are Cody Fisette, Ann Collins, Debbie

C’EST TOUT A Supreme Court t judge okay’s the sale of the Clippers for a record $2 billion. Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the sale of the team to former Micro-soft CEO Steve Ballmer. His wife Shelly negotiated the deal after her 80-year-old husband was banned by the NBA for making remarks about blacks.

I’m sure Sterling will continue to appeal. He should take his half, one billion, and head to the sunset with a gal under each arm to hold him up. *****Speaking of sports, the sports world has gone crazy or some folks have more money than they can use. A Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M jersey, is expected to set a record for a college football jersey of $100,000. It’s the jersey Johnny wore in all six home games in 2012, the year he won the Heisman.*****Also Michael Jordan has no problem with LeBron James returning to No. 23, in his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. I don’t know what Jordan could do if he did have a problem with it. Think about this, the two greatest basketball players ever will both retire as number 23 being the best ever. *****Armed border militia has grown to more than ten teams despite opposition by public officials. The armed individuals are seen at campsites and walking along the Rio Grande River. They are carrying semi-automatic rifles and wearing masks, camouflage and tactical gear. Law enforcement and federal border patrol agents have been clear that the presence of these outside militia groups do nothing to secure the border, only creates an unsafe situation for the enforcement officials that are there protecting the area. Now Gov. Rick Perry is sending a 1000 National Guard to the border, to be visible, according to him, Between the guard and the militia they will sure be showing each other a lot of semi-automatic rifles and doing very little else. The militia doesn’t cost anything; Perry’s National Guard will cost $12 million a month. Perry’s way of showing he’s a tough, macho conservative.*****If mosquitos are keeping you indoors call Pestco at 886-4248. They’ll help you out. *****It looks like I’ve used up my time. Thanks for yours and your loyalty to this column. Please read us cover to cover and do business with our family of advertisers when you can. They make us possible. Take care and God bless.

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Sabine Place, located at 5301 Meeks Drive in Orange, is gearing up for its Grand Opening Celebration. The building has an inviting, covered porch with big rocking chairs to relax in.

‘Sabine Place’ to hold grand opening Aug. 9

By Melodie McClain For The Record Sabine Place is the new name to be unveiled for a provider of assisted living services and care to seniors. Formerly Sabine House, the new name reflects a refreshed commitment to enriching the lives of all the residents served there.

The Grand Opening Celebration will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at Sabine Place, 5301 Meeks Drive in Orange. The celebration will give visitors a chance to tour the facility and ask any questions they might have.

Snacks will be provided. Speakers from several area health care companies will give presentations including: Professional Home Health, Pathfinder Home Health and Encompass Home Health all from Beaumont and Oceans Behavioral Unit from Lake Charles. “At Sabine Place, we know that our actions significantly affect the lives of our residents every day,� said Executive Director Patty Dupuis. “These actions are guided by our new core values: compassion, humility, excellence, fun and most importantly, integrity. We enthusiastically invite prospective residents, family members, referral partners and the community at large in Orange to come visit us and see what all of the excitement is about. It truly is a new day at Sabine Place and the only way to fully appreciate the difference is to come in and experience it firsthand.�

She further explained Sabine Place employs a team of compassionate health care professionals dedicated to providing quality care and services.

A full-time registered nurse partners with each resident to build a highly customized, individual plan of care to maintain their health, well-being and happiness. Sabine Place also offers diverse programming that celebrates each resident’s unique needs and abilities in a supportive and lively community.

There is little turn over with employees at Sabine Place, a fact Dupuis is very proud of. Jean Chambers, who does a wonderful job of cooking for everyone there, has been with them for over 20 years. “We are thrilled about our new name, Sabine Place,� said Dupuis. “It better reflects our commitment to provide a vibrant environment where our residents thrive each and every day. Residents here are our extended family and we treat them as such. This is a unique environment where residents are able to rekindle their inner

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The renaming of Sabine Place coincides with the recent rebranding of its parent company, Enlivant (formerly Assisted Living Concepts) which is under new ownership and executive leadership. “It’s a new day at our company,� said Enlivant Chief Executive Officer, Jack R. Callison, Jr. “The name ‘Enlivant’ captures the essence of this renewed sense of vitality and connectivity. While we are proud of our more than 30-year history as pioneers in the assisted living industry. Today we celebrate the ‘rebirth’ of our organization and renewed commitment to becoming the nations’ most trusted assisted living provider.�

Enlivant and its subsidiaries operate more than 200 assisted living residences comprising more than 9,000 resident units across 19 states.

The company currently employs almost 5,000 caregivers and support employees across the country. “Our employees are incredibly passionate about their individual role as part of a larger organization that values teamwork in pursuit of our new Mission, Vision and Values - all under the new Enlivant brand name,� adds Callison. “Sound “different? That’s because they are different.�

The company has a redesigned web site, www.Enlivant.com, to serve as an educational resource for prospective residents and their families. A customized section with valuable educational information for Sabine Place referral partners has been added to the web site. For more information visit www.Enlivant.com.

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Cake, cake, cake. Three cakes for three baby boys coming in the fall. Soon to be parents of the triplets are Laura and Michael Roberts. The announcement was made Sunday, July 27 at First Baptist Church of Orange in the First Cup Cafe.

LSC-O, DuPont SRW partner for workforce skills development Lamar State College – Orange has partnered with DuPont De Nemours and Co. Inc. to provide custom training for over 500 new and incumbent employees at the Sabine River Works location in Orange. e Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a $728, 937 grant from the Skills Development Fund to assist in the training. e technical training will allow DuPont’s junior workforce to learn the trades and best practices of the senior retiring workforce. Included in the training are ďŹ rst line production supervisors, general operators and ďŹ re brigade ďŹ reďŹ ghters. Workers will earn an average hourly wage of $35.37 once training has been completed.

TWC Commissioner Representing Employers, Hope Andrade, visited the campus of LSC-O to oer words of praise and encouragement to all involved who worked diligently to bring the partnership to fruition. e commissioner also acknowledged the need for this type of training to better equip employees for successful employment as well as a promising future in the community.

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Deaths and Memorials

Patricia Ann “Pat” Zeno-Wysingle Orange e Celebration of Life for Ms. Patricia Ann “Pat” ZenoWy sing le will be  u r s d a y, July 31, at 11:00 a.m. the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

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Benjamin Williams Devil’s Pocket Benjamin Carrel Williams, 85, finished his journey on this earth Saturday, July 26.

Carrel was born Aug. 31, 1928 in “e Devils Pocket”. He was the youngest of eight children born to Benjamin “Code” and Sarah “Nener” Bingham Williams. He retired from Texaco as a Pipefitter/Planner after 37 years of employment; then he worked as an independent contractor. He loved to fish, hunt and was a dedicated farmer who loved spending time with his family. He made a huge impact on so many people because of his honest and fun loving personality. Carrel proved what a courageous person he was when he fought his last battles of illness with positive attitude. He will be missed by many people who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, sons, Bobby Carroll Williams, David Lynn Williams; and grandson, Benjamin Dewayne Williams.

Carrel is survived by his wife, Carsand “Sandy” Williams; son, Norman “Pee Wee” Williams; daughter, Carol Kaye Smith; stepson, David Lund; stepdaughter, Taunya Turner; grandchildren, Jennifer Alderman, Jonathan Williams, Cody Williams, Joshua Smith; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 30, at 2:00 pm at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Everhart officiating. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluff in South Newton County.

Honoring Benjamin Carrel Williams as pallbearers are Jonathan Williams, Cody Williams, Joshua Smith, Jimmy Williams, David Lund, Everett Schaefer, and honorary pallbearer is Seth Daigle.

Gloria Kelly Orange Gloria Ann Kelly, 70, of Orange, passed away on July 27, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

A Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., ursday, July 31, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Born in Opelousas, La., Dec. 6, 1943, she was the daughter of Aladdin Marks and Ella Dekerlegand. Gloria was a loving mother and a kindhearted person. She enjoyed attending family gatherings. Gloria worked and Orange County Courthouse for 26 years, after leaving the court house she worked parttime at West Orange City Hall.

Gloria is preceded in death by her brothers Vernon Marks and Bobby Marks.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine Ham and partner, “Bubba” Alexander of Orange; grandchildren, omas Martin, Nathan Martin, and Michael Martin; great grandchildren Heaven Martin and Leland Martin; and her siblings, Patsy Winters and Mark Roy. Arrangements made under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home Orange.

Larry Smith Orange Larry K. Smith, 60, of Orange, passed away on July 26, at his residence in Orange.

Visitation will be from 6:009:00 PM, ursday with a memorial service at 7:00 P.M. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, on Oct. 23, 1953, he was the son of William “Tex” Smith and Hazel Dean (Gilliam) Smith. Larry graduated from Lamar University where he obtained his Bachelors in Oceanographic Technology. Following graduation, he was a supervisor at Invista in Orange.

Larry loved cooking, traveling, gardening, and most importantly, fishing. Larry also loved to tinker, enjoying his time as a handyman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sons, Jordan Kyle Smith and wife, Jennifer of Spring, Alexander Paul Smith of Orange, and Taylor William Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Vicki Lynn Baxter and husband, Roney of Tyler; former wife and mother of his children, Rachal Joan Smith. Larry was also looking forward to the arrival of his first grandchild, Braxton Kyle Smith.

Janae Borel Orange Janae Elizabeth Borel, 10, of Orange, passed away on July 12, 2014, in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., ursday, July 24, 2014, at St. Francis of A s s i s i Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Luong Q. Tran, J.V. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:009:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23rd at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Janea was involved in Girl Scouts, OCARC tournament fishing, played softball, and loved animals and cars. She was looking forward to playing basketball in the fall. She attended Little Cypress Intermediate School.

Survivors include her parents, Andy and Michelle Borel; siblings, Ann Borel and Austin Borel; grandparents, Danney and Shelley Borel, all of Orange, Texas; great-grandparents, Alvin and Florence Weidner of Sulphur, and Annie Borel of Orange, Texas; aunts and uncles, Kimberly McCullough and husband, Truxton, Emily Weidner, Joe and Ally Weidner, Rebecca and Robert Weidner, Eric and Shellie Borel, and Eric and Donna Murphy; cousins, Grace, Kolin, Hannah and Luke McCullough, Sydney, Claire, Drew, Tanner, and Grant Weidner, Aniken and Ericashae Borel, Becca Hobbs, Erica and Emma Murphy, and Courtney and Jeff McConnell.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Beneva Weidner, L.A. Borel, and Eliate Badeaux; and great-grandparents, Geraldine Simon, and Sidney and Shirley LeBlanc.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to www.gofundme.com/bi8hlo.

Elaine Melling Groves Elaine Brister Melling, 92, of Groves, passed away July 23, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas, after a brief illness.

She was born in Davis, Ok., to Charlsie & Henry Brister; and grew up in Palacios, TX. with her 13 siblings, and moved to Pt.Neches as a teenager. She was an artist and worked in retail sales at Drydens, Galery 546, and e Galerie. Her husband, Charles O. Melling preceded her in death.

Elaine is survived by four sisters, Maggie Drawhorn of Zavalla, Emily Harvey, and Melba McCrory of Palacios; Jean LeClair of Pearland; and one brother, L.J. Brister of Palacios.

She is also survived by her daughter, Sharley Woodruff and husband Robert of Bridge City; son, Michael Melling and wife Judy of Beaumont; son, Christopher Melling and wife Ingrid of Ellijay, Ga; eight grandchildren;

eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

She had a great love of children and was deeply devoted to her family.

Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Sunday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Harlan Merriam officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Eleanor Shult Orange Eleanor Shult, age 73, of Orange, died July 22, at Golden Years Assisted Living.

Born on Feb. 26, 1941, she was the daughter of Dr. C. I. Shult and Estelle Shult and grew up in Columbus, Tx. before moving to Orange after graduating from Southwestern University. Known to many of her friends as “Schultzie”, she spent most of her working years teaching in various Orange elementary schools, including several years teaching gifted and talented youngsters.

She was very active in First Methodist Church, serving on various committees including Buildings and Grounds, and particularly enjoyed participating in the tradition of Emmaus Walks.

Eleanor loved traveling during the summer with her longtime good friend Ann Olliff, especially to the Fraser/Winter Park area of the Colorado Rockies and to a beach house in Rockport. She was an accomplished and prolific gardener, creator of detailed and beautiful cross-stitch pieces, and also produced amazing woodworking projects, from life-sized Christmas reindeer yard decorations to toy trucks for her nephew. Many Orange friends fondly recall her annual deliveries of a variety of Christmas cookies. She always had an optimistic outlook, a great sense of humor, and loved to tease and “cut-up”, as she called it, with her students and friends.

She is survived by her sister, Linda Shult and partner John

Kelly of Madison, Wi; nephew Kelsea Shult-Lewis of Roseville, Mn; and Ann Olliff and her son Jim Olliff and family.

Many thanks to Kristi Shelton and the wonderful staff at Golden Years Assisted Living for their loving care of Eleanor during her last few months.

Honor Sand Freeman Orange Honor Sand Freeman, 81, of Orange, passed away on July 27, at e Meadows in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., ursday, July 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Mike Fink. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 30, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Orange, on Oct. 24, 1932, she was the daughter of El-

liot John “Bud” Sand, Sr. and Honor (Brady) Sand. Honor was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She worked at Orange National Bank, Chase Bank, and Security Abstract and Title Company.

Honor is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin B. Freeman, Sr. She is survived by her children Marilyn Freeman Ponthieu and husband, Emeric of Bridge City, and Brad Freeman and wife Jamie of Bridge City; grandchildren Austin Ponthieu and wife Minda of West Orange, Emily Ponthieu Sheridan and husband Scott of Alvin, Chrisa Ponthieu Atkins and husband, Calem of Beaumont, Jessica Freeman Pachar and husband, Craig of Orange, Gabrielle Freeman Mire and husband, Cody of Groves, Bradley Freeman of Orange, Gracelon Freeman of Orange; great-grandchildren Silas Sheridan, Graham Atkins, Caroline Pachar, Brinson Pachar, and Ella Grace Mire; brothers, Brady S. Sand and wife Alice of West Orange, and David E. Sand of Sulphur.

Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Ponthieu, Scott Sheridan,

Calem Atkins, Bradley Freeman, Cody Mire, Craig Pachar, David Sand, Glenn Sand, and Brady Sand.

Billie Debes Beaumont Billie Debes, a lifelong resident of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 27, at the age of 79.

She was born on May 14, 1935, to Carnation and Bill Chefchis. After graduating from French High School, she attended Lamar Tech. She then married Jim Debes, Jr. in 1956 and was married for 52 years.

She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Billie worked at Baptist Hospital in the insurance department for 23 years. She was a member of St. Pat’s Guild and served as a member of the Alter Guild at St. Mark’s. Billie loved to garden, play bridge, host luncheons at her home, and loved her time with e Gin Rummy Group.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. During her month long stay at the hospital all she could say was she wanted to go be with the Lord.

Survivors include her sister, Continued next page

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‘­Nobody­cares­if­you­can't­dance­well.­Just­get­up­and­dance.’ Orange celebrates 1st National Dance Day

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Photos by Tricia Stroud & Penny LeLeux

LEFT: A spontaneous tribute to local veterans happened when a newly retired veteran of 26 years happened to be in the crowd. All veterans in the audience were called forward. There were about a half dozen. “Thank God for the USA� was played and members of the audience came forward to thanks them for their service.

Many teared up at the instantaneous show of gratitude.

The first National Dance Day in Orange was a huge success with around 300 people attending and over 50 dancers performing and teaching dances at the Riverfront Pavilion.

Everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves and enjoying the cool breeze after the brief rain earlier that day.

LEFT: Members of the West Orange-Stark Fillies posed for a picture after teaching a Zumba routine, Saturday at Orange’s first National Dance Day. RIGHT: Dancers of all ages joined in the Advanced Tutorial number saturday at the Riverfront Pavilion for National Dance Day.

Deaths and Memorials Lou rash; brother, Tice Soes, both of Beaumont; daughter, Pam Cheek of Orange; son, Jim Debes III and his wife, Sharon, of Beaumont; grandsons, Brian Debes of Beaumont; Nicholas Cheek and his wife, Kayla, of College Station; and Christopher Cheek of Buna; and many other nieces and nephews as far away as Greece.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Debes, Jr.; and one sister, Sophie Cutler.

A gathering of Mrs. Debes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Her funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, 680 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701.Â

Deweyville. Officiating will be Brother Marshall Stephenson of United Pentecostal Church in Deweyville, and the Rev. J o h n Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:308:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 at United Pentecostal Church in Deweyville.

Born in Lafayette, on Nov. 11, 1944, she was the daughter of Cecil Doyle and Lorena (Hryhorchuk) Doyle. Judy could light up a room with her contagious

smile and loving heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attended every event that her children and grandchildren were involved in. She loved to travel with her family and making everlasting memories.

She made huge impacts on so many young lives because she genuinely loved every child of God. She saw the good in everyone and chose not to look at flaws but to look at the good attributes in people. She proved what a courageous lady that she was as she fought the toughest illness without ever complaining, all the while maintaining her positive attitude. She will truly be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Judy is survived by her hus-

BCISD 2014-15 registration info band of almost 50 years, Randy Taylor; daughters, Theresa Kroutter and husband, J.P., Jennifer Henson and husband, Steve, all of Deweyville, and Chereè Hargroder and husband, Casey of Beaumont; granddaughters, Taylor Kroutter, Jenna Kroutter, Ava Henson, and Emma Claire Hargroder; siblings, Cecil Doyle Jr., Beverly Thompson and husband, Gene, Linda Landry, Pamela Stewart, Wanda Louviere and husband, Rodney, and Harry Doyle.

Serving as pallbearers will be Wesley Thompson Jr., Tommy Thompson, Douglas Stewart, Tracy Landry, Ethan Meadows, and Colton Boudreaux. Honorary pallbearers are Dino Perez, Jimmy Lavergne, Rodney Louviere Jr., and Jeff Doyle.

Judy Doyle Taylor Deweyville Judy Doyle Taylor, 69, of Deweyville, passed away on July 22, at her home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at United Pentecostal Church in

New students will need to bring previous school records, certiďŹ ed copy of birth certiďŹ cate, immunization records, Soc. Security card, proof of residence, (electric or water bill or lease agreement) and parent with valid driver’s license or ID. High School: Pre-registration for new students began on July 28.

Orientation Day for returning students is Aug. 18: Seniors 12:30 pm, Juniors 1:30 pm, Sophomores 2:30 pm, RTC–Freshman Orientation 6:30 pm. Reserved parking permits and school pictures will be available at registration time. First Day of school is August 25, 8 am til 3:35 pm.

Call Lisa Havens at 409-735-1616 for appointment and more information about enrolling in High School.

Middle School: Pre-registration for new students begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, August 4 -8. Orientation Day for returning students is August 14, 9 - 11 am. and for incoming 6th graders is August 19, 6 to 7:30 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria.

Intermediate School (Grades 3, 4, 5) Pre-registration for new students begins at 8 am, August 11 - 22 in the campus main oďŹƒce. Orientation for Grade 3 - 1:20 pm in their child’s classroom. General Parent Orientation begins at 2:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. First School Day is August 25 - 7:50 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Elementary School: Pre-registration for new students begins in July. Orientation is August 21: Pre-K 1 pm - 2 pm., Kindergarten - 8 am - 9 am, 1st grade - 9:30 am -10:30 am, 2nd grade - 11:00 am 12:00 pm, Call Kelly Bright at 409.735.0910 for more information about enrolling in Elementary School.

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FISHING...

OCARC Tourney set for this weekend DICKIE COLBURN SABINE LAKE FISHING For The Record

Once again, the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Association hosted an “over the top” event in support of the Garth House as well as several other chil“It just gets bigger and better every year!” at dren’s organizations. Volunwas the overwhelming consensus of everyone who teers from the S.A.L.T. Club participated in last weekend’s Cops Helping Kids and Triangle Tail Chasers Club Captain’s meeting and tournament. e Port conducted a very smooth Arthur Civic Center was packed Friday night with weigh-in Saturday afternoon teams and their guests entered in the tournament and Jim Morrissey kept spectators and competitors the following day.

“Captain’s Meeting” was an ultra-conservative up to date with every fish weighed in with his comdescription of the festive evening last Friday night. puter and television monitors.

While the majority of the teams are obviously e team captains did in fact receive final instructions and clarification of all the rules, but that there to compete they are also generous to a fault minor detail took place somewhere between the and very much in tune with the main goal of the socializing, auctions, raffles, drawing for door annual fund raiser. Tony Viator said that both local prizes, drinks and a steak dinner with all the trim- businesses as well as a number of individuals really mings. It was much more akin to a Ducks Unlim- answered the bell in making this year’s event the ited or CCA banquet on steroids than a rules best ever. ere were so many categories and opportunities interpretation meeting! to win that I won’t attempt to list each of them, but the wind was fair enough most of the day and as a result the winning weights were very respectable. e winning trout stringer (two fish) was a little lighter than I expected, but 10.73 pounds was still a very respectable weight. e winning redfish stringer weighed 14.76 pounds which was not really that light when using the 27 inch mark for the maximum length.

When all was said and done, however, it was the winning stringer in the flounder division that stole the show. Team Jorgensen Marine No. 1 weighed in a pair of flounder that totaled 10.78 pounds and team captain, Justin Hawkins, won the largest flounder side pot as well with the larger of those two fish, a 5.44- pound door mat. I don’t know that I have ever seen the winning two flounder weigh more than the winning two trout! A large percentage of the same anglers who fished the tournament will be right back at it again this weekend as the O.C.A.R.C. hosts its annual event Jordan Thibodeaux cashed in on an improved redfish bite last See Colburn, next page week! RECORD PHOTO: Dickie Colburn

Joe Torre works through batting practice with the St. Louis Cardinals. Joe and his brother Frank were terrors on the diamond in their early days in baseball.

Joe Torre remembered as a teen-aged slugger KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record It was mid-August 1957 and our team bus was slowly making it through the downtown section of Johnstown, Pa. after a 10-hour trip from Schenectady, NY. A few days before that I was flabbergasted when Chuck Esmoke asked my father if he could “borrow” me for about a week to play on his team of 16-18 year-olds at the annual All-American Baseball Tournament in Johnstown.

Esmoke, who was called “Smokey” by just about everyone, was my father’s catcher when they played together way back when. at’s why he asked my dad first instead of me.

I couldn’t figure out why Smokey wanted me to play in that age bracket when he knew I still was only 15 and had just completed my final season of Babe Ruth League. But I was thrilled that he wanted me to play third base for him. e double-elimination All-American Baseball Tournament invited teams from all over the coun-

try to compete. Most of the teams were from the Northeast, but the coach at Loyola of New Orleans always brought a team that usually was favored to win it every year.

Our first game was against the Brooklyn Cadets, who had a guy catching whose older brother, Frank Torre, played with the Milwaukee Braves.

While we were loosening up before the game, Smokey asked whoever was near him if anyone knew who that guy in the Cadets’ uniform was. I looked at his heavy 5 o’clock shadow and husky body and said it must be one of their coaches.

“No, that’s Joe Torre whose brother Frank is the starting first baseman for the Braves,” Smokey said and added, “he can really pound the baseball. I talked to one of my scout buddies from New York City who said this Brooklyn team is led by two Joes. e other guy is a first baseman named Pepitone.”

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We played the Cadets on fairly even terms until the bottom of the ninth inning when they loaded the bases with two outs with Torre coming to the plate. He hit the ball right on the button on every at-bat. I knew he wouldn’t bunt, so I played even with the bag.

Torre hit the very first pitch right on the sweet spot of the bat, a line shot right at me at third base. I didn’t have time to do anything but raise my head skyward as the ball took one short hop in front of me and hit my glove. I looked down and it was still in there, so I trotted three steps to the bag for the force out, sending the game into extra innings.

Our team wasn’t that lucky the next time Torre came to bat. He hit the ball with the same velocity as the last time, only he got some elevation on this one. It may still be in orbit as it was still rising when it left the stadium, giving the Cadets the win and sending Schenectady into the loser’s bracket.

We won three times before meeting New Orleans, who ousted us from the week-long tournament.

I went back to Johnstown the next year and Torre and his Cadet teammates were all there except for Pepitone, who had signed a contract with the New York Yankees that spring of 1958.

And once again, just like clockwork, Torre’s big bat hurt us and shortened our stay in that beautiful city with the incline right in the middle of it.

Torre followed his brother Frank by signing with the Milwaukee Braves in 1960 and made his major league debut on Sept. 25, 1960. He was a nine-time All-Star as a major league catcher, third baseman and first baseman.

Torre also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets. He was named the 1971 National League Most Valuable Player after leading the major leagues in batting average (.363), hits (230) and RBIs (137).

His playing career totals included a .297 lifetime batting average, 252 home runs and 1,185 RBI in 2,209 games. He retired as a player in 1977 and managed the same three teams for which he played before leading the New York Yankees and ending his managerial career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011.

Torre’s most successful stint as a manager came with the Yankees, whom he led from 1996-2007. e Yankees reached the postseason each year and won 10 American League East Division titles, six American League pennants, four World Series titles and compiled a .605 winning percentage overall.

He is fifth all-time in Major League Baseball history for wins as a manager with 2,326 victories. He also is the only player in major league history to have more than 2,000 hits (2,342) as a player and win more than 2,000 games (2,326) as a manager, according to STATS. After retiring as a manager from the Dodgers, Torre took on a new role for MLB to work with Commissioner Bud Selig as the ex-

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Brothers Frank, left, and Joe Torre pose for a publicity photo during their playing days.

ecutive Vice President of Baseball Operations.

And for all of his accomplishments, Joseph Paul Torre was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Sunday along with fellow former managers Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox. “is game (baseball) is a gift, and I am humbled, very humbled, to accept its greatest honor,” Torre said at Sunday’s induction.

La Russa, Cox and Torre rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively in all-time managerial wins. “I always felt like Joe was the best at teaching a team the right way to win and lose,” La Russa said recently. “After a loss they never made excuses. Just got beat.”

La Russa’s teams finished first 12 times and won six pennants and he was picked as Manager of the Year four times, finishing second in the voting five other times. He went to the World Series three straight years from 1988-90 and also lost in the 2004 World Series when his Cardinals were swept by the Boston Red Sox. e fiery Cox, who was ejected a major league record 161 times, led the Braves to an unprecedented 14 straight division titles and 15 playoff appearances.

Also inducted Sunday were 6-5, 240-pound former Chicago White Sox slugger Frank omas and Atlanta pitchers Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. omas is the only player in major league history to log seven straight seasons with a .300 batting average, 20 homers, 100 RBIs and 100 walks. omas, Babe Ruth, Mel Ott and Ted Williams are the only players in major league

history to retire with a career batting average of at least .300, 500 home runs, 1,500 RBIs. 1.000 runs scored and 1,500 walks.

Maddux , who was elected to the Hall of Fame by an overwhelming 97.2 per cent of the votes, won 355 games, four straight Cy Young Awards and a record 18 Gold Gloves. He won 15 or more games for 17 straight seasons with his pinpoint control. Glavine, who was selected by nearly 92 per cent of the voters, had 305 wins and two Cy Young awards. He was one of those rare athletes who was drafted by both the Braves and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.

KWICKIES…It looks like the Houston Astros have hit another bump in the road in their quest to avoid another 100-loss season. ey have lost five games in a row and nine of their last 12, including being swept at home by the Miami Marlins for the first time in franchise history, scoring only five runs in the threegame weekend series. In games through Sunday, the Astros are only one loss away from replacing the Texas Rangers as the major league’s worst team.

Former Houston Astros’ outfielder Jason Lane, who played outfield back in 2002, has transformed himself into a pitcher and was recalled from Class AAA El Paso to start for the San Diego Padres Monday night. Ironically, he hit like a pitcher when he was with the Astros, so he’s probably in the right place today.

Wade Davis, a relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, has not allowed an extra- base hit this season in 44 2/3 innings in games through Sunday.

Jim Furyk, one of my favorite players on the PGA Tour, led last weekend’s Canadian Open after the second and third rounds and throughout most of Sunday’s final round until Tim Clark made birdie on five of the final eight holes to win the event by one stroke over Furyk and the $1.026 million check that went with it.

Furyk, a two-time Canadian Open winner, had a three-stroke lead going into Sunday’s final round.

JUST BETWEEN US…Houston Chronicle beat writer John McClain may have been the only person in Houston who staunchly believed that All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson would show up eager to play at the Houston Texans’ first practice session of training camp Saturday, instead of holding out like everyone thought. And McClain was right on. e 33year-old Johnson has three years left on his contract and had asked that his 2015 contract be guaranteed because he feared being cut after this season. e team refused, but owner Bob McNair personally assured Johnson that he wants him to play his entire career in Houston and then be the first Texan to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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for the 27th time. Once again, this is a charity event sponsoring the center for the mentally challenged in Orange and Center Director John omas is anticipating another huge turnout with any help at all from the weatherman. ere are 32 checks up for grabs with the largest trout, red, flounder and bass worth $250 each. e winning “Appaloosa Red” (the red with the most spots) sponsored by Gopher Industrial is also worth $250 for some lucky angler. e winning red with the most spots in last weekend’s tournament had an incredible 62 spots. Only 20- to 27-inch redfish will be allowed.

Anglers can start fishing at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1 with the weigh-in set for 6 the following afternoon at the City of Orange Boat Ramp on Simmons Drive. e total payout is $2,950 for 32 winners in 12 different categories. e entry fee is a bargain at only $25 and kids under 16 can fish free as long as they have filed an entry form and fish with an adult. e annual tournament goes a long way in supple-

menting the Center’s budget each year and these folks don’t ask for much help. Load up the family and attend the weigh-in even if you elect to sit this one out. I am looking for some very good fish to hit the scales in all of the major categories and the bass may steal the show this year! e river was high and offcolored early this week, but the bass were still chasing shad in the drains off the bayous. We found some 15to 18-inch flounder in Cow Bayou fishing a three-inch Usual Suspect and released two solid 16-inch bass that beat the flounder to the bait. e flounder were right in the middle of the drains, but the bass were holding in the scattered grass on either side of the drains.

OCARC tournament contestants can fish any public water within a 40-mile radius of the weigh-in site and that encompasses most every bayou in the area. Hopefully the wind won’t be much of a factor and should that be the case, it will take a very good trout and a fat 27-inch redfish to win those categories.

See ya at the weigh-in!

Dove hunter survey released About 250,000 mourning dove hunters harvest 5 million mourning doves on an annual basis in Texas – making the Lone Star State the nation’s leader in both the number of hunters and harvest. e findings of a National Dove Hunter Survey will help managers better understand the opinions of this important hunting community at a national level.

Last year, the survey was sent to randomly selected hunters in the 40 states with dove hunting seasons. e large sample of 800 per state on average ensured that most of the survey results are applicable at the national, regional, and state levels. is survey was the first attempt to learn more about dove hunter characteristics; dove hunters’ time spent hunting; perceived constraints to hunting; and attitudes and opinions about potential effects of spent lead from hunting ammunition on mourning doves and other wildlife. “ese opinions and preferences are important and should be taken into account whenever possible,” said Shaun Oldenburger, Dove Program Leader for the TPWD. “e department does not have plans to make any regulatory changes based on the survey. is information can help us make informed decisions concerning education programs and in our communications with this group of stakeholders.” e full survey results, along with further information about dove hunting, can be found at http://bit.ly/DoveHunterSurvey

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Gaithers set to perform Multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host an evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the world class talent of the Gaither Vocal Band, Friday, Aug. 1 at the Ford Park Arena in Beaumont. e concert will begin at 7 p.m. Complete information is available at www.gaither.com or www.premierproductions.com.

Members of the LCJH Golden Dazzlers, pictured from left, back row are Shelby Smith, Daisy Sutton, McKenzie Guillory, Director Simone Smith, Dayla Hulsey, Abbey Gray, Gia Montoya and Karly Ray. Front row from left are Kayla Lingo, Caylee Aleman, Captain Harli Foreman, Co-captain Dajha Myles, Ashley Umbenhaur, Sydney Peet and Bailey Bouley (not pictured Haley Votava)

LCJH Golden Dazzlers attend camp e Little Cypress Junior High Golden Dazzler Dance Team attended the American Dance/Drill Team camp in Galveston earlier this summer and reports great success, especially since the organization is about to begin only their second official year as a school group.

Among the many teams attending they were the only junior high in attendance and so competed among high school teams. e first day of camp, the Golden Dazzlers received the Gussie Nell Davis Team of the Day award for their improvement, unity and hard work and also won a Division 1 rating for their Home Routine. is rating, plus First Division ratings for their final evaluations of the high

kick field and jazz routines earned the group the Super Sweepstakes Award. e team also received many individual ribbon awards. Teal Specialty Ribbons, for attitude, enthusiasm or extra effort, went to Dajha Myles, Ashley Umbenhaur and Bailey Bouley. Sydney Peet received two Teal Ribbons.

Red All-American Nominee Ribbons, for outstanding achievement in dance technique and quick learning skills, went to seventh graders Caylee Aleman, Abbey Gray, Dayla Hulsey, Kayla Lingo, Sydney Peet, Karly Ray, Shelby Smith and Ashley Umbenhaur, and eighth graders Bailey Bouley, Harli Foreman, McKenzie Guillory, Dajha Myles and Daisy Sutton.

Harli Foreman was named Junior All-American for ninth grade and under. is honor included a medal and certificate, as well as invitations to participate in the Macy’s anksgiving Parade in New York City and the Capital One Bowl half time performance in Orlando, Florida.

McKenzie Guillory received a Pink Ribbon, for exceptional achievement in dance, and Harli Foreman and Daisy Sutton received two Pink Ribbons.

Harli Foreman won the Outstanding Performance Award trophy for dance technique, attitude, leadership and overall excellence.

Simone Smith is the sponsor and coach of the Golden Dazzlers.

LC-M alum Reed named scholar Hayden Reed, formerly of Orange, has been named the men’s Scholar Athletes of the Year in Division I for the 2013-2014 Hayden Reed track and field season by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), the association announced recently.

Combining the accomplishments in the classroom and in competition during the recently

completed academic year, Reed stood out among a group of 496 men who earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors.

Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards are determined from among those who earned AllAcademic status and placed highest in individual events at the NCAA Championships. ose who earn multiple individual championship titles rank higher in the tie-breaking process, and cumulative GPA is weighed as the final tiebreaker to establish a winner.

Reed, a freshman biology major with a 3.52 cumulative GPA, claimed the outdoor field award after winning the discus

Jamie DeShazo, pictured at right, is the newest head track and field coach in Bridge City ISD. She follows Coach Karen Bozeman, left, who has spent the past 12 years as head coach.

DeShazo named new BC track coach For The Record Coach Jamie DeShazo has been promoted to head girls track coach in the Bridge City ISD. Coach DeShazo replaces longtime Lady Cardinal track coach Karen Bozeman, who will remain on staff as an assistant for both the volleyball and track programs.

“It has been both an honor and a privilege to have been able to lead the Lady Cardinal Track program the past 12 years,” said Coach Bozeman, “Looking back at all the individual successes that have come from this program, I am truly humbled to have been a part of these athletes’ four-year window. As the baton is passed on to Coach Deshazo, I look forward to continuing to work with the Lady Cardinal track program under her leadership.”

BCISD Athletic Director Richard Briggs said Bozeman requested the reassignment and recommended Coach DeShazo for the position.

“On behalf of all the athletes she has coached and on behalf of the entire Bridge City athletic program, I want to thank Karen for her tireless efforts and her exemplary commitment to making the Lady Cardinal Track program so successful through the years.”

DeShazo said that she is fired up and ready to get starters.

title at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. e LC-M grad is the first man from Alabama to have earned the award since it began in 2007.

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Farmer’s Market Wed. & Sat. e Farmers Market in Big Lots parking lot is going on Wednesdays, from 2 p.m. until ‘sell out’ and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. until noon. Among the selections fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and squash, there are baked goods, homemade jelly, eggs and sometimes plants (including carnivorous pitcher plants) and much more.

Friends of the Orange Depot to meet

e Friends of the Orange Depot will hold a committee meeting for Depot Day at 5:30 p.m. on July 30 (today) at Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Rd., in Orange.

Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to this meeting. For more info call .

BCISD invites community July 31

Bridge City ISD would like to invite all parents and community members to a community meeting on ursday, July 31, at BCHS Cafeteria at 6 pm. is community meeting will be for the discussion of a potential Bond Election for the construction of an Academic, Fine Arts and Athletic Facility as well as renovations to existing facilities. is is an important meeting as BCISD and the community work together to promote the continued success of our students at Bridge City ISD.

Benefit at Eagles Sat. for Tolman

Benefit for Kenny Tolman Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 am at Fraternal Order of Eagles #2523 803 N 28th St. in Orange to help cover medical expenses after a motorcycle accident on Hwy 1442 claimed the life of his wife Ramona and left his daughter hospitalized with serious injuries. ere will be: BBQ plates, 50/50, liive auction and live music. Entertainment will be provided by: ree Legged Dawg, Live Wire and Southern Boys.

For more information please contact Tim Martin at (409)289-4787.

Orange County accepting apps for Hotel/Motel Tax funding Orange County is accepting applications for Hotel/Motel Tax funding requests for the 20132014 Fiscal Year. e application should be self-explanatory. Questions can be directed to the Orange County Economic Dev. Corp.

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., August 15 and should be mailed to the attention of Bobby Fillyaw, Executive Dir., Orange Co. Economic Dev. Corp., 1201 Childers Rd., Orange, TX 77630. Application forms may be downloaded at www.orangecountyedc.com.If you received funding last year, please include information regarding the event/project funded. Include how the funds were utilized, number of people that attended and number of local hotel rooms utilized because of the funding. is is a very important step if you were previously funded!

A public hearing on the allocation of Hotel/Motel Funds will be scheduled in August, 2014. If you have any questions please call-409 8837770.

Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Garage/Craft Sale Oct. 4 taking booth reservations e Ladies Auxiliary to Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 will have an INDOOR GARAGE/ CRAFT SALE on October 4 from 7 am till 2 pm at the VFW Hall on Hwy 87 North (5303 N. 16th St). Tables are now being rented for $10 each.e kitchen will open to sell hot dogs, chips, nachos/etc at 10am. For further info or table rental, contact Cathie Duhon at 409-883-6909 or 409-5536180 OR Ramona Henson at 409-735-4416 or . If no answer please leave your name and number— your call will be returned.

Junior Master Gardener Training Aug. 1 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering Junior Master Gardener Teacher Leader Training for Orange county elementary school teachers. e one day training will be held August 1st from 10 am to 3 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office , 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Cost of $60 per person includes textbook and lunch. Teachers attending will also earn CEU’s and a $250 incentive from the Orange County Master Gardeners Association. If you are an elementary school that has not received the $250, please contact the Extension office. Registration deadline is July 25. Call the Extension office at 882.7010 to register or for additional info.

Notice given to Bridge City football season ticket holders

PORT ARTHUR -- Fans of the theater have one more weekend to catch the hilarious Mel Brooks hit “e Producers” at Lamar State College-Port Arthur as the final performances take place Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2. e performance, a collaboration between the college and the Port Arthur Little eater, has been met with rave reviews and theater-packing crowds. e shows are 7:30 p.m. each night and take place at the LSCPA Performing Arts main theater. Call 409-984-6111 to reserve tickets.

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Bridge City football season ticket holders, if you have not picked up you season tickets, please contact the athletic department at 409-735-1641 to renew or cancel.

Tickets go on sale to the general public 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Aug 11-15.

LCM accepting award nominations until Aug. 25 e deadline to submit applications for nominees for the 2014 LCM Awards 3rd annual event is August 25. ere are three categories by which nominees are recognized. e “LCM Hall of Fame” is to recognize and honor an individual of the utmost character and integrity who has made an extraordinary impact on the LCM District. e “LCM Distinguished Alumni Award” recognizes and honors graduates who have distinguished themselves in a manner that brings honor and/or positive recognition to the LCM District and community. e “LCM Military Wall of Honor” is the District’s way of demonstrating respect, appreciation, and indebtedness for the service of LCM alumni or staff who have served in the armed forces. is is a virtual wall posted on the District’s webpage under the “Community” tab.

Applications can be downloaded and inductees of previous years viewed on the District website at www.lcmcisd.org. ey are both found under the “Community” tab. If you would like a hard copy of an application mailed to you or have questions, call 409-883-2232, extension 0, or e-mail scombs@lcmcisd.org.

Stark High Class of 1954 to hold 60th reunion Oct. 10 & 11 e Lutcher Stark High School Class of 1954 will host its 60th Class Reunion Oct. 10-11 at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Cost is $50 single $100 a couple. Hospitality is scheduled from 5 -9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10. Saturday, breakfast is at 9 a.m., dinner and visiting is at 5 p.m. Tentative dates to return reservation forms is Aug. 15.

If you have not received your contact letter or email please contact Joette Evans Webb at jwebb4@gt.rr.com or call 409-883-9432 or her cell 409-920-8683.

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Stark and W.O. classes of ‘74 40th Reunion Oct. 17 Classes of 1974 Lutcher Stark and West Orange will be having their 40th Reunion, Oct. 17- 19 at the Joe Ware Plaza. Interested parties contact Gwendolyn Gray (313-3577) or go to gwendolyn@gmail.com or Lydia Nelson Garrett (8828665) or go to garrettlydia55@yahoo.com. On Facebook go to Lutcher Stark and West Orange classes of 1974.

BCLL thanks community

Bridge City Little League sends a big “thank you” to the entire Orange County community for its generous support of the All-Star baseball and softball teams who advanced to the state tournaments in Tyler and Seguin over the weekend of July 18-20.

BCLL leaders say they feel lucky to live in an area such as Orange County where such overwhelming support was shown for the kids and coaches involved with these five teams through area fundraising.

In addition, BCLL sends special thanks out to the following individuals and businesses that assisted the kids in representing Orange County at the state tournaments: Wal Mart - Bridge City Market Basket - Bridge City Doc’s Liquor Performance ATV Offroad Fivepoint Credit Union USW Local 13-836 Crawdad’s Convenience Store C & R Compliance LLC DRH Investments e Detail Shop - Haircuts Gordon & Parker LLP Greater Orange Foot Care, Dr. George Silver, DPM Top Deck, Inc. I.E.R.A. Sabine Title Co. Diversified Material & Consulting Deep South Properties International Paper - Orange Mill Dr. Ronald Risinger, and Dr.

Final chance to see ‘Producers’

Michael Nelson, DDS Cut and Edge K & C Pawn Serendipity Chicks Charger Service LLC BCYRA Fear Factory Outlet Stroud’s Fireworks Industrial Process Insulation Bridge City Pizza Dishon Surveying Metal Depot, Inc. Texas Snostorm Snocone Bail America - Orange County Golden Triangle Family Care Reese Mize Plumbing Signature Al Granger, Granger Chevrolet Candace Aras, Remax Platinum Jeff Wilson, AllTranstek Denise Leger, Realtor Keith Dosch Betty White Bonnie Kendrick Kaylee & Brooks Pattillo Moe Litton John McHann Melinda Sanders Amy Britnell Jared and Melinda Boudreaux Sheila Landry Rosalind Green e Tran family Hays Mechanical Coach Steve Griffith & family Tesla Directional Drilling LLC Sunbelt Rentals e Complete Athlete Kids Unlimited PT & OT Services West Limited Strikeforce Sports

IT IS STATE LAW THAATT ALL PETS MUST BE VACCINAATED AGAINST RABIES. ALL PETS MUST BE LEASHED OR CONFINED TO A CARRIER.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 30, 2014

Recipe harkens back to fun camping cookouts NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For The Record I don’t go camping and I don’t have a grill but my daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Herb Farley, do both. I probably should explain.

When my children were young, I had a living room but no furniture in it. e time came when we had the extra money and we had to make a choice between purchasing the needed living room furniture or a popup tent camper for traveling. I confess I hated camping, but it was the only way we could aord to take trips. It must have instilled a requisite desire for camping in my daughter. She and Herb have acquired a camper with all the facilities that a house has, unlike our primitive days of camping in the rough.

Plus, Herb enjoys grilling which goes along well with camping. erefore the other day while I was shopping, I came across a

Gooseberry Patch cookbook titled “Grilling and CampďŹ re Cooking.â€?

After glancing through the book, I knew I had to get it for Carol and Herb. It contains 250 recipes perfect to use for indoor, RV and camper cooking. e KEEPER recipe this week is gleamed from this wonderful one-of-a-kind cookbook for you grillers whether at home or out on the camping trail.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS 1 (15 Âź oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice,

drained & ½ cup juice reserved ½ cup soy sauce Ÿ cup canola oil 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dry mustard Ÿ tsp. pepper 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 lb. bacon, cut into thirds 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 12 mushrooms 18 cherry tomatoes 6 skewers Cooked rice

In a small saucepan, stir together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, oil, brown sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Place chicken in large shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over chicken; cover and chill for at least one hour. Drain, pouring marinade into a small saucepan; bring to boil for 5 minutes. Wrap each chicken cube in a piece of bacon. Thread ingredients onto skewers, alternating chicken, pineapple and vegetables. Grill skewers over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, brushing often with marinade, until chicken juice runs clear. Serve skewers over cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.

BBQ and Garage Sale Aug.2

Sat. August 2 7:30 -11:30 a.m.

Lots of Christmas decorations, some Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving and Easter. Home DĂŠcor, knick knacks, small appliances, old and new books, clothing and shoes (some new & some pre-owned), plus lots more.

All proceeds go toward our Lamar Scholarship Program.

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

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

TaizĂŠ Service - 6:30 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 Wed. 6 to 7 p.m. – KFC �Kids for Christ�

(Jesus & Me) Club For info regarding preschool enrollment call 409-735-5546

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

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Monday Compassionate Friends 7pm Wednesdays Compassionate Friends 10am Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly caring and casual church of the future! Come grow with us!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Worship Ministires Director: Leslie Hicks Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Home Group: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Baptist Church 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Off: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Lynn Ashcroft, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.

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

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride call 735-4234

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

Boots & hats welcome!

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt “Our church family welcomes you!� www.westorangechurch.org

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, West Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 882-0862 Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch Services: Sunday Morning 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Nightly Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Service 6:00 pm

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

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com CommerCial Nice office space.

Bland st., Bc, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice. 409-7352030 (m&r) For Rent on Roundbunch Rd, Bc,

MOVE IN SPECIAL: CHATEAU ROYALE’ APARTMENTS SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOMS 208 10TH STREET ORANGE TX (409) 886-4176

Guaranteed Carburetor Service ASE certified with 35 years experience! Call 409-883-5040

various sizes and prices, frontage available.

Rear spaces cheaper.

Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc.

409-735-2030 (m&r) apartment rentals 1/1 small duplex apt. in Orange. Gas and water pd. $500 monthly + $200 dep., 409-7356691. (7/30) Home rentals 3/1 IN ROsELAWN, ORG., Air and heat, $650 monthly + $200 dep., (409) 988-4068.

(8/6) BRIcK 3/1.5/2, fenced back yard, $900 monthly + $900 dep., 409735-2030 (M&Rtfn) BRIcK 3/2.5/2, custom kitchen, granite, living and dining rooms, fireplace, bar, No Pets, $1,600 monthly + dep., 409-735-2030 (M&Rtfn) moBile rentals

Applications can be filled out until August 15, 2014 at our office at: 3194 Highway 69 North, Nederland, TX 77627.

Inside or Outside Plumbing, Electric & Carpentry 25 years Experience Call Jimmy Harmon

The Apprentice School Office Hours are: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., CLOSED 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at (409) 727-1686.

Residential & Commercial Free Estimates

7010 N. Meadow Dr. Orange, TX. Remodeled 14’ x 70’ mobile home with 12’ x 38’ enclosed porch on 0.19 Acre, only $38,000 with 1/2 down ($19,000) and $437.56 per month for 48 months or $36,000 cash. Buyer pays closing. 361-561-7213. (8/6)

Drivers: READY TO MAKE A MOVE? •Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K •Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers and Safety Bonuses •No Over the Road, you’re home daily CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement 1 year 18-Wheeler or Tanker Experience Needed

Specializing in older home rewires.

409-594-5650

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This is a 5 year program that includes classes in: HVAC, Welding, Blue Print Reading, Instrumentation, Fabrication, Drafting, and EPRI Certification Technical Classes and more.

Stakes Electric

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back yard. split floor plan, lg family room, 2 walk-ins in mbr. shower&jetted tub in master bath, open kitchen w/marbled countertops, lg pantry, bf room, fp, new tile, carpet central a/c, garage door opener & water heater.REDUcED $186,900! call Gail 409882-0661 or Edee 409670-9272.(tfn)

In order to fill out an application, you must bring in your: 1) driver’s license or state ID, 2) social security card, 3) birth certificate, 4) High School diploma or GED, and 5) a DD-214 form, if applicant has been in the military.

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3/2/2 on 2404 Post Oak Ln. LcMIsD, 1943 sf. Nice spacious, landscaped brick home on corner lot. Great neighborhood. Garden room overlooking fenced

Pipefitters Local Union #211-Zone 195 is now accepting applications for our Fall Semester classes starting on September 2, 2014.

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For rent: 3/2 Mobile home in BcIsD school dist. Big kitchen, nice masterbath. small pets

Lone Star Carpentry

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

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Live Rabbits

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Bus.: 409-792-0655 • Cell: 409-330-2237 BURTON BOAT WORKS l.l.c. outboard motor and boat repairs

Mike Burton

2968 E. Roundbunch Orange, Texas 77630 ph: 409-883-BOAT (2628) • fax: 409-8832629

Residential & Commercial Cleaning

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3515 Mockingbird, Suite D, Pinehurst

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

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APPLIANCE & SERVICE INC Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty • FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

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down payment & monthly note. Home looks brand new, no repairs needed, looks sales lot new! A must see! Home appraises for over $70,000!

Please call Randy @ (409) 728-0173. (8/6)

‘07 3/2 ZONE ‘C’ DW, 32’ x 52’, Clayton, all elec., CA/H, vinyl siding, shingle roof, Dbl pane storm windows, all appliances including washer and dryer, island kitchen, vaulted ceiling throughout, all bedrooms have walk-in closets, 12’x20’ deck included, Must be moved - I can help with move!

Cash price $39,900 - owner finance available, price to be determined on

Real esTaTe sales 10 ACE TRACT on private road with owner financing available.

Mobile homes and livestock ok. Orangefield schools.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES

L.L.C. 409-745-1115.

(8/6) NEW DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN! Twin Lakes Estates on FM 105 near FM 1442.

OFISD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, high speed internet, private lake access, restricted home sites.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES L.L.C. (409) 745-1115. (8/6)

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50 ACRES in South Newton County, located near Gist road, wooded acreage surrounded by large acreage land holders. Mobiles and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND

“Golden Girls” – A Take off on real life.

Many older ladies are sharing home expenses. Searching for 2 ladies, non-smokers, to share home. Furnished bedrooms, king size

bed, laundry room inside. $300. Utilities pd.

Upscale neighborhood.

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886-4111. (tfn Harry) Used appliances, starting at $99.95. Harry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & Main), Orange. We buy used appliances, 886-4111 (hs) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Jugg’s Pitching Machine: like new, auto feeder, throws 30-90 mph, fast & curve balls, etc. pd $2500, used very little, will sell for $1000 for all. Perfect condition. Great buy!

Can be seen at the Penny Record office in BC. 409-474-2855. (tfn)

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The Record Newspapers Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5" Notice is hereby 09/18/13 given

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Brooksie Lee Gilliam Pendleton, Deceased, were issued on July 29, 2014, in Cause No. P16917, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Steven Preston Pendleton.

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

that original Letters Testamentary for the PlEAsE Estate of lloyD cRUEA,fAx ANy Deceased, coRREcTioNs were issued on by July 23, 2014, In Cause No. 5 P.M. TodAy P-16914 styled: Estate of LLOYD CRUEA, deceased, to 735-7346 in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Thanks, Texas, to: JUANEll PEDEN, Nicole whose mailing address is 245 Lindberg Street, Vidor, Orange County, Texas fAx 77662.

c/o steven Preston Pendleton stephen c. Howard Attorney at law 903 W. Green, orange, Texas 77630

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

dATEd the 29th day of July, 2014

Stephen C. Howard

SIgNED this 23rd day of July, 2014

Stephen C. Howard Att. for Steven Preston Pendleton State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

To be published in The Record Newspapers 02/17/10

PlEAsE fAx ANy coRREcTioNs by 5 P.M. MoNDAy to 735-7346 Thanks, Debbie

Builders fAx Discount# 735-7346 Offered!

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State Bar No.: 24006738 Attorney for Juanell Peden 1079 North Main Vidor, Texas 77662 Telephone: (409)769-9777 Facsimile: (409) 769-0984

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‘08 Pontiac Grand Prix

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$14,500

‘08 Ford Escape

‘05 Ponyiac Sunfire

$6,950

140k Automatic - Air

‘06 Ford SuperCrew

126k, Automatic - Air

$5,500

Automatic - Air 4 Dr., Gray, 80K

$9,850

‘08 Ford Mustang

‘04 Honda SUV-CRV

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maroon silver

$5,950

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$11,850

4 Cylinder / 5 Speed 44k • Standard - Air

‘05 Chevy Ext Cab

02 Dodge Durango

115k Automatic - Air

$13,950

154k Automatic - Air

$5,950

Gray, V6, 119K Automatic - Air

‘07 Ford STX Pickup

‘08 Mazda Tribute

‘07 Chevy Uplander

$12,500

maroon 4 Dr., Automatic - AIr Marroon

$4,500

‘05 Buick Rendezvous

Automatic, Air 56k, Gray, V8

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$8,900

‘08 Chevy Silverado

$9,400

‘07 Buick Lacrosse

$13,000

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‘04 Suburban LT

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‘05 Saturn Ion

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72k, Automatic - Air

$4,950

$10,950

Automatic - Air, Blue, Very Clean, 112k

$8,000

Light Blue, 61k, 4Door, Automatic - Air

‘06 Buick Lacrosse

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$11,800

‘05 Chrysler Sebring

$9,850

‘05 Chevy Impala

‘05 Buick Century

$11,000

s ‘07 Grand Marquee

‘05 Chrysler Town & Country

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 30, 2014

THEME: AWARDS AND TROPHIES

18. Like a dunk but softer 19. *Four time Pulitzer Prize winner 21. *_______ Cup 23. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 24. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 25. Choose 28. *He won Oscar for “Leaving Las Vegas” 30. Gastric enzyme 35. Garden starter 37. Left or right 39. Like 1950s style, today 40. Algonquian language 41. Walk heavily 43. Riyadh native 44. Next step for juvenile 46. Russia’s legislative body 47. Mandolin’s cousin 48. Indonesian currency 50. Eight bits 52. ___ Aviv 53. Catcher’s catcher 55. Labor group 57. *Masters’ awards 61. *The Man ______ Prize 64. Modern day letter 65. Hole punching tool 67. Pertaining to a pope 69. Sufficiently 70. Fish eggs 71. Long stories 72. *This Coward is an Academy Award and Tony winner 73. Boar’s mate 74. Cubed

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2003 Harley Fat Boy, black and chrome, 45,000 miles. $9000.

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1. State in northeastern India 6. *Hanson’s “MMM___,” nominated for two Grammy Awards 9. The Atkins ____ 13. Nigerian money 14. Lawyers’ league 15. *_____ Martinez, winner of three Cy Young Awards 16. “Encore!”

17. A cause of inflation

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DOWN 1. Nurses’ organization 2. Palm starch 3. a.k.a. Xi’an, ancient capital of China 4. Ovine sign of the zodiac 5. Mad person 6. Worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples 7. ___-Wan of “Star Wars” 8. Zoroaster follower 9. Campus head 10. Descriptive of pastoral life 11. North of Cleveland 12. *Broadway recognition 15. Alluvial deposit

20. Minimum 22. Recipe amount 24. Entrenched stronghold 25. *Gold knight 26. Lost in Provence 27. Get ready to drive 29. Encircle 31. Church sound 32. Walk like a peacock 33. About to explode 34. *Swedish benefactor 36. Sub station 38. *Winged woman holding an atom 42. BBQ spo 45. In a tame manner 49. Opposite of “miss” 51. Ran off to Vegas?

54. Peter and Paul 56. Rain forest ruminant 57. *Billie ____ King, 1972’s Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year 58. Held by a clip 59. Super garb?

60. *Pulitzer Prize winner, “To ____ a Mockingbird” 61. What the Big Bad Wolf did 62. Larger-than-life 63. Dash

66. To court 68. Acid

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Some H-D stuff has new tags, Watches, Jewelry. mOVING SaLE: Dining table w/4 chairs, $250; hdboard, pd $1,000 asking $450; Glass top display cabinet drawers, $100; lg wood entertainment center, $150; mailbox angel,

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