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Mosquitoes hunted for West Nile virus Debby Schamber For The Record

Voter turnout heavy in runoff Staff Report

For The Record

Voting was heavier than expected in Tuesday’s runoff election with 85 percent of the voters casting ballots in Republican races. In Orange County early voting a total of 2,717 votes were cast with 2,284 for Republicans and 433 Democrates.

The Republican runoff was David Dewhurst vs Ted Cruz for U.S. Senator; Stephen Takach vs Steve Stockman for U.S. Rep. Dist. 36.

In the Democratic race Paul Sadler ran against Grady Yarbrough for U.S. Senator.

At press time the Orange County vote was in, but the state tally was not complete. A total of 5,173 votes had been cast in Orange County with 4,530 being cast in the Republican Party. Dewhurst received 2.326 of the votes in Orange County against Cruz’s 2,180. Statewide, with over 75 percent of the state votes in, Cruz was leading Dewhurst 56 percent to 44.

Steve Stockman was leading Takach 55 to 45 percent in the state. Orange County was in alignment with the state vote in the race with Stockman receiving 2,586 and Tacach at 1,900.

Craddick trounced Chisum for Railroad Commissioner carrying 60 percent of the vote statewide. In Orange County Craddick received 2,468, Chisum 1,603.

Smitherman keeps his seat with a 62/38 split; 2,360 to Parker’s 1,632.

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In recent local headlines a case of the West Nile virus was discovered in Port Arthur.

However, there are no findings of the virus in Orange County, according to Patrick Beebe, of the Mosquito Control District.

Like those in Jefferson County, Orange County collects mosquitoes in traps for testing of the virus. It was a mosquito carrying the virus and not a person, Beebe said.

“To date all the mosquitoes tested from Orange County have turned up negative,” Beebe said. “There is no indication of viral activity in the area.”

Heavy rains in the area have helped to flush out the type of mosquitoes that transmit the virus, he added.

The virus is transmitted when a bird with the virus is bitten by a mosquito. It then can bite a human or animals and then they can contract the virus.

The West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness. People typically develop symptoms between three to fourteen days after they are bitten by the infected mosquito.

About one in 150 people infected with the virus will develop the severe illness. The severe symptoms include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numb-

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ness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks and the neurological effects may be permanent, according

to the Center for Disease Control.

Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin

rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days although even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.

In most people there may be no symptoms. In addition, about 80 percent of the people

infected with the virus not show any symptoms at all.

People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop serious symptoms of the virus.

Plus, the more time a person spends outside increases their chance of being bitten.

BCLL softball team one step closer to World Series

The Bridge City Little League Junior League Softball team won the State Championship Tournament in Seguin, Texas earlier this week.

They will head to Santa Fe, N.M. to play in the Regional Tournament on August 3-7. The winner of that tournament will move on to the Little League World Series in Kirkland, Wash.

Pictured are from Left to Right: Darcie Jones, Brooke Brister, Katrina Phillips, Baili Thibodaux, Coach Phillip Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Tori Richard, Sydney Winn, Coach Ronnie Richard, Ashton Sezer, Carley Simon, Haley Fontenot, Faith Kaufman and Coach Shea Simon.

Baldwin sentenced 50 years Debbie Schamber For The Record

Strutters from the Bridge City High School Drill Team and a story time participant.

BC Library’s Summer Reading Program comes to an close The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library had another successful summer reading program held each week at the Bridge City Community Center. Over 100 children from the Bridge City and Orangefield area attended each week for story time. The Strutters from Bridge City High School Drill Team handed out awards on Wednesday, July 25.

Guests included the Gulf Coast Museum, an exotic bird owner, Texas Parks and Wildlife and a martial arts demonstration. Summer reading participants who logged their time read during the summer received goody bags made up of gifts from area sponsors.

If anyone would like information about joining The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library, they may contact the library at 735-4242.

After a brief trial, Timothy Quentin Balwin, 40, of Vidor, was found guilty Tuesday and sentenced to 50 years in prison for the first degree felony of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

A first degree felony carries a sentence of probation to 99 BALDWIN years in prison, but because of Baldwin’s three prior felony convictions the charge was enhanced and carried a penalty range of 15 years to life.

Baldwin’s daughter was 13 years old at the time of the assault in October 2011, according to court testimony.

She is now 14 years old and was the first to testify during the trial. On the witness stand she told jurors what lead up to the events when Baldwin assaulted her.

The girl said she didn’t know her father until her mother returned home from the grocery store and informed her she had given him her phone number. Within a short time, he contacted the girl. Through phone conversations and text messages she began to get to know him.

Finally after a few weeks she was ready to meet him at his residence. She told jurors a few weeks after their first meeting

she was spending the night and she had a lot of fun “hanging out” and playing video games. However, during these visits she slept in the same bed as her father because there

was only one bed and his friends often slept on the couch. The pair would often watch TV until they fell asleep.

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Bank robber suspect arrested Debbie Schamber For The Record

The man who is reported to have robbed the Capital One bank located on 16th Street in Orange on Friday has been identified as James Hunter Bergeron, 22, of Sulphur, La. According to Capt. Cliff Hargrave of the Orange Police Department, they followed up on some tips, which led them to the suspect. An arrest warrant was issued and he remains in the Calcasieu Parish jail pending extradition to Texas.

Bergeron was wearing a black cowboy hat and tattered blue jeans when he entered the bank about 10:30 a.m.

He patiently waited in line behind other customers with a bank bag under his arm.

When it was his turn he reportedly approached the teller and presented her with a note demanding money. She complied and he took back the note and left the scene. Witnesses reported he got into a

Security cameras at Capital One bank caught this image of robbery suspect James Begeron, 22, of Sulphur, La.

white pickup truck which was parked in an adjacent parking lot. It was unclear which direction he traveled once he left the scene, according to Hargrave.

The suspect did not have a weapon visible at the time of the robbery and nobody was harmed.

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Crazy ants found here

ON TEXAS AVE. ACROSS FROM WALMART IN BRIDGE CITY

Penny Leleux

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You will not find these ants marching in a straight line like good little soldiers. They also do not build traditional mounds with a central entrance or exit and they eradicate other ant populations including fire ants.

“It’s a Caribbean Crazy Ant,” said Martin McCord, owner of Pestco. “This particular ant was discovered by a guy out of Pasadena called Tom Rasberry.”

Rasberry discovered a species of ant that he had never seen before in the Houston area in 2002. He shipped samples to the Texas A&M Entomology Department.

What caught his attention was the erratic behavior of these ants. These ants form loose foraging trails as well as forage randomly (non-trailing) and crawl rapidly and erratically (hence the description “crazy” ant). They also do not colonize the way most species do in centralized mounds. They nest under logs or rocks; any place where moisture collects. They also have multiple queens according to McCord. There will literally be millions of them he said. “[Rasberry] had them identified by Roger Gold out at A&M. [Gold] determined that they were a new invasive species of ant,” McCord said. According to A&M’s web site an common name for the ants has yet to be assigned and their species is yet to be determined. Since Rasberry was the first to discover the ants in the United States, they are currently being called Rasberry crazy ants “Currently, little is known regarding the biology of this ant. The Center for Urban and Structural Entomology at Texas A&M University is investigating food source attraction, colony growth and immature development,” states the Web site. The worker ants can be spotted as uniformly-sized 1/8 inch long, reddish-brown ants in the landscape; foraging occurs indoors from outdoor nests.

Currently McCord has only found them in Vidor as far as Orange County is concerned.

“I really haven’t run across the Rasberry crazy ant anywhere else in Orange Country.

They are in several Jefferson County locations. “They’re being transported primarily because of human behavior. In things that are being transported to different locations.”

Arriving in these new locations, McCord said they are very difficult to control.

“They’re so large in population that they overcome fire ants and other insect populations.” They feed on other in-

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“There should be a real concern about the environment with this ant coming in and wiping out all other insect populations. They are very difficult to control because they have multiple queens.

You kill one area and get one area under control and new queens will rise up. There is no distinctive nesting. Lots of times they are underneath things like maybe a piece of plywood or tarp that is laying on the ground. They seem to get underneath things and nest but there’s not a typical mound like with fire ants.

They are just everywhere.”

“One customer in the in the Maple Crest addition of Vidor, he has an asphalt driveway and it looked like the driveway was moving because there were so many ants on it. It was unbelievable how many ants there could be on a property.”

McCord said they seem to be more active the dryer it is, because they are looking for moisture.

Maple Crest is an addition in Vidor that is isolated. It’s got Old Highway 90 on one side, FM 1132 on another, then Interstate 10 completes the triangular shaped containment area.

“It’s kind of an isolated addition, so these ants stayed in that addition, of course they are starting to move across 1132 and Highway 90, so they are starting to spread out from that point,” said McCord.

Many of the typical control tactics for other ants do not provide adequate control of the Rasberry crazy ant. Effective products involved with the treatments are not readily available to the consumer.

“There are some extended treatments available through the professionals,” said McCord. “We’ve got special permission from the State or extension agency to use some of the existing products that we have in a more extensive manor. We do have chemicals that control them and they are very low impact chemicals for the

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end user or customer and they are effective, but the thing about it, it’s only a matter of controlling these ants. You’re never going to eliminate them completely, with what we have today.

“First of all they’re Caribbean, so they like hotter temperatures. They come back in April and May, that’s when I notice them becoming more active in this environment that they’re in. The colder temperatures seems to stop their progress. In the late fall, November through the spring, you’re not going to see much of them,” said McCord.

“They don’t bite, they do wipe out other insect populations, but I’ve never known anybody to say they have been bitten by these ants, however, they are extremely damaging to electrical equipment and they tend to destroy air conditioner contacts or electronics.”

There is nothing the homeowner can do to stop them.

McCord said they can use some products over the counter that stop them for maybe a couple of days, then they come right back. The dead ants killed by the chemicals will pile up and look like coffee grinds around the perimeter of your house or structure. As the dead pile up, they’ll keep coming and just walk over the top of the dead ants. They don’t stop.

“Most of the companies put their clients on a monthly routine to control the ants.” McCord said they will do an initial treatment that will stop and eliminate them in an area.

Then to stay proactive, to keep them back, they will put them on a regular routine treatment schedule.

“They are not going to go away and it is only going to get worse with time,” said McCord. There are preventative measures you can do, either as a home owner or as a professional. If you know they are around in your area and want to keep them from getting started.

“Once they get established on a property it’s much more difficult to eliminate them.

It’s much better to be proactive and go ahead and have a yard treatment,” said McCord.

Some chemicals will last three to six months, depending on the size of the population. Most of the time you will get at least a month out of the treatment according to McCord. Areas surrounded by “raw land” are more difficult to maintain. “They’re going to be coming out of the woods in droves,” said McCord.

There doesn’t seem to be an issue with bites or allergies at this point said McCord. “I’ve had them crawling all over me doing treatments, so I know first hand that they don’t bite.

They didn’t bite me.”

For most applications to control pests other than crazy ants, Pestco uses chemicals that are user friendly and end user friendly; low impact chemicals and eco friendly chemicals that will control insects. “A lot of the chemicals we use, the EPA doesn’t even have to register them because they’re natural,” said McCord.

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COLD CASE:

Murder suspect remains at large

Debbie Schamber For The Record

After 20 years of allegedly abusing his wife, Rogelio Vazquez put an end to it all and began a life on the run after reportedly murdering his wife, Sugie.

Sugie Vasquez was 38 years old at the time of her death. She was ready to start a life on her own to raise her three children alone rather than to keep enduring the physical and mental abuse of her turbulent marriage. Like several times before she told her husband she was leaving. But, she would not live long enough to regret her decision. Her body was discovered in a Newton County pond on May 16, 1997.

The property where her body was found belonged to her husband’s employer. Autopsy reports concluded she died of blunt force trauma to her head in addition to being stabbed twice.

Rogelio Guerra Vasquez, now 57 years old, is believed to have gone back to Mexico.

Her three children were left behind to deal with the guilt for not stopping the life-changing event and to live a life without their mother.

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

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“I liked visiting my dad,” she said. “It was different having a dad.”

During testimony it was revealed he had assaulted her sexually more than once.

Following a late night incident of sexual assault and still upset the following morning she talked to him about the events. According to the girl, “he promised to never do it again.”

The girl “desperate to have a father in her life” believed him and worked on their relationship by learning to trust him again.

She testified she did not tell her mother or grandmother about the assault because “I really wanted a dad.”

Within a month she was back to spending the night and she began to trust her father more. On the final night she spent time with her father, he had picked her up from band practice. She later went to a football game. Around 10 p.m. she returned back to his residence. Together they watched TV until she drifted off to sleep. However, around 1 a.m. she felt him nudge her and tell her to take her pants off. She told jurors she heard him but went back to sleep. A short time later she awoke and realized her pants were off and he was holding her down while he assaulted her, according to court testimony.

‘I said stop, but I don’t think he heard me,” she said.

She then said it louder and he stopped what he was doing. He got up and went to the bathroom. The girl testified she was in fear and didn’t want him to hear a phone conversation so she accessed her Facebook account on her phone. She said she looked to see who was online at the time.

At first she contacted someone she knew but they were unable to assist. Finally she was able to chat with a friend online where she told them “My dad practically raped me.”

According to testimony, the friend told her to wait and he would call the police. The girl told jurors she told her father she needed to go to the bathroom which was nearby. However, she instead went into the living room area and waited for police to arrive. A short time later there was a knock at the front door.

Baldwin exited his bedroom but once he realized who was at the door he went back to his room and locked the door. It took a while, but eventually he was coaxed out, according to court testimony.

An officer entered the residence while another officer waited outside. For safety reasons, the girl was placed into a patrol vehicle. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she had an exam to gather evidence.

Baldwin was taken to the police department to give a statement. Once there he complained of health problems and was taken to a nearby hospital. He later returned voluntarily to give him statement.

Officer L.B. Cupit, of the Vidor Police Department, testified there may not be any evidence of the assault since this time Baldwin had only assaulted her with his hands. In addition, Cupit read Baldwin’s statement where Baldwin stated he may have inappropriately touched the girl while sleeping.

Defense attorney, Rife Kimler, stated during closing arguments, the allegations were an attempt to get attention.

“If she was truly in danger, why not call her mom or grandmother to come and get her instead of getting on Facebook,” he said.

However, Corey Kneeland, assistant Orange County District Attorney fired back during his closing arguments, “What matters is she asked for help.”

“Serving Orange County for over 18 years.”

After work on Friday nights, Rogelio would go to area bars and drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Sugie would wait for him to come home. He would come home late at night and stagger through the door.

Then the violent fights would begin, according to family members.

After many years, a breaking point finally came for Sugie.

She had discovered her husband was cheating on her. So, she packed up the children and moved into her mother’s house.

Rogelio Vazquez However, Rogelio pleaded with her and she complied by going back home. But the ride home was quickly back to the same old thing. He would threaten her if she ever left again he would kill her, according to family members.

Sugie would gather her courage and leave him again to be free of her abusive life. However, Rogelio like other abusive husbands turned on the charm and make promises he wouldn’t keep.

After one of these events, their life appeared to be somewhat normal. The family had moved to a different house in the neighborhood in order to make a new start. The youngest of the Vasquez children hugged her father for what she thought seemed like the first time. She thought to herself maybe this time would be different.

But, their lives once again fell into the same patterns. To the outside world everything appeared to be great. But, behind closed doors, life was chaotic to say the least. The Vasquez children had a strained relationship with their father and would often leave the room when he came home from work. They also avoided conversation with him.

Like many times before, the violence became worse and spiWEoutSELL raled of control. Sugie began to make plans for her escape, but Rogelio made plans of his own.

PARTS FOR On the day of the murder, Rogelio reportedly told his boss his ALLwas MAJOR wife leaving him and he had decided to return to Mexico.

Later that day, the couple would get into another argument. SuBRANDS!!! gie would not live long enough to make her escape.

For some unknown reason, they decided to go to the store together. This would be the last time Sugie’s children would see her alive. Her youngest daughter, who was a teen when she murdered, would remember her father taking a long look at his children as if it was the last time he would see them.

Later, her daughter would find the vehicle Sugie had left in with Rogelio parked behind the house with her mother’s blood inside.

The next day a missing person report was filed with the Orange Police Department. The following day, Rogelio’s brother, Robert Vasquez, would allegedly tell investigators his brother had indeed committed the murder. He also told them where the body could be found.

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

Investigators worked with the FBI on the case. In May 2008

the FBI posted a $10,000 reward for his capture.

In addition, after a long letter writing campaign by Sugie’s daughter, the case was posted to the America’s Most Wanted website in 2009.

According to AMW, Rogelio was known to be obsessed with his appearance. Over the years he was known to grow a mustache or beard. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He was also obsessed with the cleanliness of his vehicles.

In addition, he was a heavy drinker and cigarette smoker. He frequented pools halls and bars. During his marriage he worked as a roofer but he also has a background in home construction such as painting, electrical work and lawn care.

Captain Cliff Hargrave, of OPD, says they are still hoping new leads will come forth as to the whereabouts of Rogelio Vasquez and investigators would like to see the case solved.

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

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From the Creaux’s Nest MOVING ON TO NOVEMBER The runoff elections are now history. I believe the Republican runoffs for United States Senate and the Congressional races in Dist. 36 broke all records in spending. The citizens of Texas didn’t win in the senate race, in fact, it’s a step backwards. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s level headed leadership will be missed. She always voted the party line except when it wasn’t the best thing to do for the American people. She is not an obstructionist. I believe Democrat Paul Sadler would by far be he best U.S. senator. I also believe Dewhurst should have run away with the race. As long as he has served, he should have not been in a runoff. Some folks agree with me that his ties to Gov. Rick Perry hurt him. The Perry brand took a downward slide after his ridiculous showing in the presidential run. People of Texas saw him for what he is. Can you believe Sarah Palin and others blamed Dewhurst for not being conservative enough? They want extremist in office.

What surprises me the most is the campaign Steve Stockman was able to muster. He didn’t leave a stone unturned. I got four mail outs and six phone calls from his phone bank. On the national scene, Mitt Romney’s road trip overseas is being criticized by his own constituents as amateurish and not ready for prime time when it comes to foreign policy. I predicted, a long time ago, Romney would pick Rob Portman as his vicepresidential choice. Maybe we will soon know.*****Well, I have a lot of Olympic events to watch so I’d best get to work. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

WILL CONGRESS THROW US “OVER THE CLIFF” Last Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted tax cuts for all but the highest-earning Americans. The $250 billion senate measure would extend tax cuts in 2013 for most Americans. The cuts otherwise would expire in January. However, it would deny those reductions to the top two percent of earners. The middle class tax break would go to 98 percent of individuals, as well as nearly every small business owner. It is now up to the Congress. They are the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle class tax cuts. The ball is in their court. If they do nothing and let the Bush tax breaks expire, that means the Congress will let the country go over the cliff, raising taxes on everyone. After the Senate vote, I’m told by a friend in Washington, that panic set in for Republican congressmen, who find themselves holding the ball with a vote coming up this week. I’m told it was a mass exodus Thursday by congressmen rushing to their districts. My friend said it was like flushing out “a covey of quail.” Congressmen caught the first plane available back to their districts. In an orchestrated push across the country, their talking points would be to place the blame on president Obama. The congressmen hastily put together gatherings, called “town halls” as many as five, on Friday, the one day they had. The reason for the so called town halls was not to draw a crowd, the press coverage blaming Obama is what they wanted. Hoping to divert the blame from themselves when they vote this week. President Obama has absolutely nothing to do with it. He doesn’t have a vote. The Senate passed the bill, now it’s strictly up to the Congress. They can vote to extend the middle-class tax cuts or against it. No one else to blame. A new Gallup report says this Congress is the most dysfunctional since 1947. I don’t know why that year. Gallup went on to say this Congress, in the last 19 months, is the worst ever. They have a chance to change their 99 percent approval rating by doing the right thing for the country and voting for the senate bill that will help everyone but the wealthiest two percent.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 Longtime community leader and banker, Mike Moreau, suffered a heart attack. The Bridge City Rotary president is in guarded condition in intensive care at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Moreau is senior vice-president and lending officer at County Bank. County commissioner John Dubose said that after visiting Moreau he felt he was a little better but not out of the woods. (Editor’s note: Mike recovered slowly and as far as I know he is enjoying retirement. I’m not sure where he spends his time these days.)*****West Nile Virus victim “Buddy” Rasberry remains in St. Mary’s ICU but shows signs of improvement. (Editor’s note: today Buddy is 88 years old and still kicking but not very high.*****Police await autopsy results of 4 year old Dannarriah Finley, kidnapped and found dead.*****Lance Armstrong wins his fourth Tour de France with a time of 82 hours, 5 minutes, 12 seconds. Former Orangeite Susan Halliburton covered the 23 days of the race.*****Some fine people we lost the last few days. Hub Alexander, 76, died July 25, after having heart surgery. He was a close friend of Bill Clark and Doug Harrington. All the women loved “Hub.”***Dickey Van Williams, 68, died July 22. He and Novie had been married 54 years.***Florence Miller, 83, died July 26. The former real estate agent was the mother of longtime writer and Vidor school principle Shelia Beeson Sarver.***Jerry Dotson, 62, died July 27. An Orangefield High booster, he owned Dot-

son’s Exxon Full Service Station.*****In other news, Mike Hoke, who has been hired by the Stark Foundation to help open Shangri La, had to have triple bypass surgery. He’s doing well now, his heart is hitting on all cylinders. (Editor’s note: Mike recovered and the great job he did with Shangri La is now history.)****Orange native, R.C. Slocum, 57, is starting his 14th year as Texas A&M’s head football coach. He has won 117 games, the most in Aggie history.*****Bridge City footballers, Luke Wolfford and Tyler Briggs, leave for Southern Arkansas University where they will be teammates. Football two-a-days starts next week.*****J. W. “Kid” Henry arrived in Orange from the Philippines with his bride of two years. (Editor’s note: When Mrs. Henry returned home, J.W. followed.

Over the last 10 years he’s made several trips back and forth.

I believe he is now living in the Philippines.)*****Texas has signed a reciprocal agreement with Wyoming allowing citizens with concealed hand gun licenses to legally carry guns in both states.*****Rev. Dewitt Rainwater and Sister Mandy celebrate their second wedding anniversary Aug. 4. (Editor’s note: Today Brother Rainwater and his friend Rev. Leo Anderson have joined up in the other side. Rainwater was known as the “Singing Evangelist.” His music and preaching can still be heard Sunday 8 a.m. on KOGT.)

35 Years Ago-1977 The Orange Noon Optimist Club chartered at Monday meeting by representatives of Optimist International. Lester Alford is the governor. Benny Mazzola was elected charter club president. Rick O’Neal was named club secretary. The club meets Monday noon at the Ramada.*****Don Jacobs has finally made it to Nashville. He is seeking fame and fortune in Music City. So far he has pitched songs to Red Sovine and Porter Wagoner, who just completed a new album, and not looking for new songs. Don will keep pitching and trying to make his mark in song writing.*****Ace and Jo Amodeo hosted the monthly dinner club at their Bridge City home. Jo served stuffed mushrooms to her guests. The group, consisting of the Harmon’s, Hughes, Dugas‘, Dunn’s, Conway’s and Fontenot’s, took in Gallager’s in Beaumont.*****Lynn Hall’s birthday was celebrated with a party in her honor at her home.

Lots of goodies and guitar strumming. Jack White’s little brother, Andy, 6 foot, 2 inches, from Brownsville, was in attendance. Andy is AD at the 4A and 3A schools there.*****Harold and Sheila Beeson had a big homemade ice cream party.

Judge Beeson, of Rose City, made it himself. He is presently writing a novel.*****Janet Fontenot has 25 percent off on all shoes at her shoe Castle. April Fontenot makes her first trip to New Orleans by train.*****Coach Neil Morgan opens his Shirt Hut in Bridge City.*****Larry and Barbara Bergeron have just returned from a 6,000 mile trip around the country. They spent one night with Louis and Nancy Gay in Palm Springs.*****Happy anniversary this week to Ronda and Gerald Reidmueller.*****James Lapeyrolerie turns 7 on the 27th.

40 Years Ago-1972 The West Orange Chiefs have hired Mike Barry as their new head football coach.*****Sandy Parkhurst, who’s on five weeks vacation, and Wynona Gibson plan a big fishing trip.*****Paul Hale is elected mayor of Orange.*****Bobby Smitherman and Peggy Fall married last week.*****Betty Harmon took four kids on a week trip to Disney World and places in Florida.*****Louvenia Hryhorchuk is named to replace Fay Arnold as tax assessor-collector August 1.*****Brown Claybar married Linda Sue Anderson. The newlyweds will make their home in Houston. (Editor’s note: 40 years later Brown has recently retired as mayor of Orange.)*****Liz Wickersham is in Houston competing in the Miss Texas World Pageant.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Catherine LeBlanc, Megan Vogt, Melba Flippen, Ruby Parks, Tana Thompson, Yvonna Boehme, Megan Leleux, NaNa Foster, Joyce Dubose, Nathanishe Foster, Sherri Christiansen, Stump Weatherford, Travis Fields, Ayden Sanders, Chloe Halliburton, Cody Hollis, Debbie Desper, Joe Elam, Diane Bechard, Diana Tally, Elizabeth McBride, Glenda Delano, Lacey Monceaux, Marilyn Snider, Pat Beardin, Ruth Stone, Bob Gephart, Dena Cox, Ethel Hicks, Frank Wiegreffe, Pat Brandon, Jean Ousley, Jarrod Vogt, Jeannette Edwards, John Harrington, Kody Fisette, Vickie Wells, Ann Collins, Cetha Haure, Claire Williams, Frances Reid, Katelyn Defrates, Mike Shahan, Lucille Richey, Arleen Pryor, Micah Satir, Sylvia Bickham, Nan Briggs, Paul Jagen, Garhett Bonneaux, John Holm, Mike Preston, Mitzi Peoples, Pam Boehme, Randy Hickox, Sarah Fisher, Sleepy Smith, Sonya Villanoueva, Anita Decker, Jill Rowley, Melanie Braus, Gladys Ousley, Clare Calahan, Tessa Bailey, Rodney Hanks, Don Lyons and Kimberly Sensat.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Bridge City Little League 13-14 year old girls, winners of district, will now be playing for the regional title. Good luck to these young ladies.***** Orange County assistant district attorney Philip Smith is their manager.*****Bloomingburg jobs reports there are three million jobs available in the country. Over 2,000 truck drivers are needed right now. The Sunday Houston Chronicle ran 18 pages of help wanted ads.*****We understand that Ms. Ruby Pickard has transferred from Beaumont to a Pinehurst nursing home. We wish this good lady the bet.*****Amber Hinds Williams, assistant district attorney, is working her last day. She will become a stay at home mom.*****If you happen to be going to Austin, you might want to visit the new Willie Nelson statue. It’s outside the new Austin City Limits studio, on the corner of Willie Nelson Blvd. and Lavaca. In Texas Bob Wills is still the king but in Austin, Willie is the man.********Bridge City High School class of 2002 held a 10-year reunion Sat., July 28 at Claiborne West Park.****Former commissioner Don Cole and daughter Alice visited us last week. Don is 86 and he keeps fooling everyone. He weathers illness and bounces right back.*****Ruthie Hannegan took a few days off from being a DA secretary to play grandma. Her daughter, Katie Hunt, had her third child Tuesday, July 17. I bet Tommy Reed is one proud great grandpa. Tommy fell and broke an arm a few months back so he’s been out of circulation.*****Longtime child support clerk Dale Avant retired from the County on Tuesday, July 31.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. One of the nicest ladies we know, Joyce Dubose, celebrates her birthday Aug. 2, but that’s not all, she and commissioner John Dubose also marked their 44th anniversary on that day. I attended their 25th anniversary party and can’t believe that was 19 years ago. They are really fine people and we

wish them the very best.*****Two ole’ boys we know celebrate on Aug. 2. Wayne Morse, the little round man, once Wilson Robert’s and Roy Dunn’s neighbor, often got the blunt of the tricks or jokes in the neighborhood. Now Howard Morse’s little boy joins the ranks of the old guys.*** Also our good buddy, Stump Weatherford, Dayle’s other half, is a year older Aug. 2.*** The other Roy Dunn, Judge Derry Dunn, will also celebrate Aug. 2. The good judge will be 67 years young.***Chloe Halliburton also celebrates on that day.***Dena Cox and Pat Brandon celebrate Aug. 3.***John Harington, always vocal, is now mellowed with age. He celebrates Aug. 4.***Dr. Mike Shahan, who has been and is a great leader of Lamar Orange marks a birthday Aug. 5. Best wishes Doc.***Everyone’s buddy, “Sleepy” Smith celebrates on Aug. 6. A few years ago, he toured Alaska on his birthday. Wonder what he’s doing exciting this year.***Also celebrating Aug. 6, is the salesman of the decade and singer, songwriter Robert Carpenter.***Brown Claybar, a guy I’ve known since he was a 6-years old, marks 40 years of marriage to pretty Linda Sue. Happiness and good health to both of you great folks.***Before I close happy birthday to 1 year old Clark Wells, who celebrates Aug. 1.*****Last week, I gave out a phone number that friends of Dan Barker could reach him. The number was wrong. I was one number off. Dan is sitting by waiting for your call. Here is the correct number, 281-374-7487.****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novozsky’s this week and back to Robert’s next. Last week, Mike and Kay Abbott showed up for lunch. In July they were married 24 years. Kay works for a nice guy, attorney Jerry Pennington. She also works with our longtime friend Barbara Mulhollan.*****I understand things were quite and peaceful on the first floor of the court house last week. Employees weren’t having to look over their shoulders. By the way, Judge David Peck was off at school last week.*****The United States Post Office is losing $25 million every day. That’s $14 billion a year. At that rate they will someday go the way of the pony express and telegraph. That would be bad. Country folks over 50 depend on the mail, rain or shine.*****The Lutcher Stark classes from 1948 to 1952 meet every Tuesday at Dairy Queen at 10 a.m. They are planning a big reunion in October.*****I understand that several Orange County young ladies have ventured to Jennings, LA, to shop at LaBelle Femme Dress Shop to buy wedding outfits, prom dresses, evening wear and etc.

They say it’s worth the drive. Tell ‘um we sent you. They like Texans.*****Best wishes to Joe Luna, everyone’s friend, who has been battling cancer and wining. However, he is returning to Houston for treatment.*****Here’s something that will be of interest. The United States Commerce Dept. has granted a request from Whirlpool, Inc. to impose tariffs on washing machines imported from South Korea and Mexico. It’s called dumping and that’s illegal under U.S. trade laws. American companies can seek duties to counteract it. Harry and Margie Stephens, at Harry’s Appliance, sells only American made products, not so with many other dealers selling imports.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Coolio will be 49 on Aug. 1; John Carroll Lynch, 49.***Peter O’Toole will be 80 on Aug. 2; Mary Louise Parker, 48; Sam Worthington, 36.***Tony Bennett will be 86 on Aug. 3; Martin Sheen, 72; Martha Stewart, 71; Tom Brady, 35.***On Aug. 4, President Barack Obama will be 49; Billy Bob Thornton, 57; Jeff Gordon, 41.***Loni Anderson will be 66 on Aug. 5; Jonathan Silverman, 46.***M Night Silverman will be 42 on Aug. 6; Melissa George, 36.***Charlize Theron will be 37 on Aug. 7; David Duchovny, 52.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis Landry, him, was speeding from Church Point to Eunice when a peace officer turn on his siren and bubble and pull Clovis over. Clovis, him, he jumped out of his car and he say, “Officer, me I can explain.”

Officer Broussard said, “jus be quiet you, I’m going to let you cool you heels in da jail until da Chief gets back, him.”

Clovis, he’s nervous, him, he says, “But Officer, I jus want to say….”

“I tol you to shut up and be quiet. Now for sure, you gonna go to jail,” officer Broussard said.

A few hours went by and da officer, him, looked in on his prisoner and said, “It’s lucky for you Clovis, dat da Chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood, him, when he gets back.”

Clovis, him, he speaks up, “Don’t count on it, I’m da groom, me.”

C’EST TOUT Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Brentwood home in Los Angeles 50 years ago, on Aug. 5, 1962. She was necked and still clutching a phone. The iconic bombshell was only 36 years old. Was it an accidental drug overdose? Suicide? Murder at the hands of a political clan or the mob? Marilyn has never really gone away. She still graces the cover of magazines.

She also remains a phenomenon. Many new books, fiction and non-fiction, analyzing her childhood, her final days, photo books, lovely photos, nude photos are still in circulation. Marilyn is still mythical and magical. Born Norma Jean Baker, on June 1, 1926, she endured a fatherless childhood living in orphanages and foster homes. She was sexually abused at age 8 by a boarder in one of the foster homes. She married at 16 to one of her three husbands. 20th Century Fox signed her for a $125 a week contract for six months and changed her name.

The rest, as we say, is history. She was one of the true beauties of my lifetime. People will be researching her life for many more generation.*****Well, that does it for me for another week. Now I can get back to watching the Olympics. My time is up and I thank you for yours. Please read us cover to cover.

Don’t miss the treasure our late friend, King Dunn, left us in his recording of early life in Orange County. Also don’t forget to patronize our family of advertisers and check us out daily on our website, therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

Wilson “King” Dunn: The Wild Bunch This is an addition to the compulsive dipping program written in The Record last fall.

Everything got off to a smooth start but within a couple of weeks a problem arose which threatened to set it back. The problem was a group of 11 wild horses located in the uninhabited area known as Nips Marsh. This area, I think, was located in both Newton and Jasper counties and was a few miles east of Gist.

Several riders and parties of riders tried for days to pen these horses but to no avail.

They even built a catch pen with a wing fence but the wild bunch, led by a black stallion, knew every trail and refused to be corralled. The law said all livestock must be dipped and this little band of horses was a threat to the program.

The people heading up the program had a meeting and devised a plan to take a herd of manageable horses to Nips Marsh, spread them out, and riders would attempt to drive the wild horses into the decoy herd. My dad had lots of horses so he was the one they asked

Memories from the past for use of his horse herd. Of rain for most of the second course, he gave permission day, we brought our herd home having captured a total of four and a date was set.

I cannot over emphasize the wild ponies. As for the reexcitement and anticipation maining seven, no one would on that appointed morning. claim ownership for fear of beTrucks and trailers began roll- ing fined for not dipping all ing into the area around our their livestock. They were just house very early in the day and loose on the world. Within the week, those kept coming seven outand coming. laws disapThere were peared, rerange riders portedly from all over with the help Southeast of a high Texas as well powered rias volunteers fle. who went As I realong for the member, at ride. When the time, this we finally got event was no on our way, big thing and there were 52 attracted riders and 70 very little horses in the publicity. It herd. was just a We drove Wilson “King” Dunn group of men them up Bilbo 1918-2012 tending to Road and on up past the old Clark place and their jobs and trying to keep went north for several miles. I the dipping program on schedwas lost most of the time be- ule. cause I had never been in that I have thought of this a lot... area. After two days of hard In today’s world an operation of riding and enduring a hard this importance and magnitude

would have drawn all kinds of reporters and television cameras along the trail. And you can imagine the squawk the humane society would carry all the way to Washington, D.C. The world has changed a lot during my lifetime: who’s to say if it is better or worse.

Anthrax Outbreak on Dunn Property I have mentioned before that Dad was a dirt contractor when I was quite young. This meant building railroads, highways and any kind of dirt work using mules and dirt moving equipment like a Fresno*, slips and wagons. This was in the days before bulldozers, backhoes and draglines.

Oil companies in those days explored for oil by boring holes and setting off large blast of dynamite. This created some deep holes in the ground, some of them 40 to 50 feet across and 20 feet deep. People protested about the large holes and Dad got the job of filling them up.

This took a long time as there were holes all over the country.

When there was no dirt work, Dad did jobs like logging and

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clearing land and plowing rice fields and even did some rice farming on his own.

I was very young and do not remember the year, but it was in the mid twenties when a disease, deadly to animals, hit the mule pen. In a period of two to three weeks before we could get vaccine and get them vaccinated, the mule herd was reduced from 24 mules to three. The disease was Anthrax, known by natives as Charbone. The carcasses had to be burned which was an all day job for several days. We burned them about 300 yards south of the area where we later built the dairy barn, this would be roughly near the back of the property that Derry now owns. Several cows also died during that time but it was mainly the mules. I remember many of the mule’s names. The ones that survived were Minnie, Maude and Jake.

Some of the ones that died were Gotch and Pearl, Mack (team mate of Minnie), Pete and Kate and Mable (team mate of Maude).

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Mules always worked as a team. If a team mate died, they would work with another mule but it would take them awhile to get used to each other. They were always paired with the same drivers called who were called mule skinners. Some of the mule skinners were Dewey and Mike Bean, Henry and Will Burton and two of my brothers, Buck and Gordon.

Dewey would later marry my sister, Harriet.

After the mules died, Dad was out of the dirt contractor business. That was when he started acquiring cows and building a dairy barn and we soon were in the dairy business. * The ‘Fresno,’ named after the town in which it first was built, came in 3-1/2-, 4- and 5-foot widths, with the 5-foot model being the most popular.

A 5-foot Fresno was pulled by four good horses or mules, and used for leveling fields for irrigation as well as on dam and highway construction projects all over the world.

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Hey everyone, I came across this neat slowcooker recipe. It is so hot out there who wants to have to cut the oven on? Well now just pull out the slow-cooker and head off to work or go shopping because this recipe cooks on low for four hours at least or a couple hours on high. Just sauté the bacon and veggies, then mix it all together. A nice green salad would be great with this. Happy eating!

Ingredients Disposable slow cooker liner Nonstick cooking spray 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

4 slices bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups coarsely chopped portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 small) 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese (6 ounces) 8 eggs 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup packaged biscuit mix Directions 1. Line a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with disposable slow cooker liner; coat liner with cooking spray. Using clean paper towels, press spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; set aside.

2. In a medium skillet cook

bacon until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside. Discard drippings. In same skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sweet pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in spinach and cheese.

3. In a medium bowl combine eggs, half-and-half, chives, salt, and black pepper.

Stir egg mixture into spinach mixture in skillet. Gently fold in biscuit mix. Pour egg mixture into prepared slow cook-

er. Sprinkle with bacon.

4. Cover and cook on lowheat setting for4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn off cooker. If possible, remove crockery liner from cooker. Cool for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

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Community Bulletin Board BCLL extends fall ball registration Bridge City Little League will be extending its Fall Baseball and Softball Registration (for kids ages 5-16). Those who missed out last week can still register on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the BCLL Board Room. Cost is $100 for first child, $50 additional children. Coaches applications and more info can be found at www.bcll.org.

BCISD announces elementary registration Bridge City Elementary registration is 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Kindergarten through second grade registration is ongoing.

Pre-Kindergarten register on Aug. 9.

To register for Kindergarten through second grade, parents or guardians must provide a certified birth certificate; up to date immunization record; student’s Social Security card; proof of residency (electric, water bill, rent/lease agreement only); Parent or guardian’s driver’s license.

To register for Pre-K students must qualify by one of the following: being economically disadvantaged, limited English language (registration pending assessment); child has ever been placed in foster care; or active military parent (must provide military badge). Documents needed for registration in Pre-K include: certified birth certificate; up to date Immunization record; student’s Social Security card; proof of residency (electric, water bill, rent/lease agreement only); parent or guardian’s driver’s license; and if qualifying under income must provide proof of income (July pay stubs for household or Food Stamp letter with case #).

LCMCISD announces elementary registration Registration for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and older students new to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District, will take place on individual campuses from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 7, 8 and 9.

The child’s birth certificate, social security number, immunization record, and proof of residency are required of students registering for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Students who enrolled in another district during the 2011-2012 school year should present their latest report card, immunization record, and proof of residency at the time of registration. Parents should report to the campus in which the student will be enrolled.

To be eligible for pre-kindergarten, a student must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012, and qualify for the free lunch program or be unable to speak the English language. To determine eligibility for the free lunch program, parents should report to the Food Service Department at the LCM Administration building, 6586 FM 1130 and should bring their latest payroll check stub or Food Stamp case number.

For more information, please call 883-2232.

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

The following items are now available: watermelon, bell peppers, okra, eggplant, purple hull peas, black eyed peas, zipper cream peas, hot peppers, blueberry juice, jams and jellies, salsa, chow-chow, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade cookies and bread, boudain, jerky, sausage (jalapeno, green onion, smoked, and Italian), flowering plants, herb plants, and more.

The vendors really appreciate small bills if you have them.

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

American Legion to host plate lunch fundraiser The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will hold a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2. Cost is $7 and the meal consists of fried fish, potato salad, coleslaw, green beans, bread and a dessert.

Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 409-8861241 after noon on Thursday, Aug. 1 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2 for orders and deliveries.

be held at Baptist Orange Hospital fifth floor classroom. Call the Extension Office 882-7010 to register.

WOS HS football season tickets now on sale Season tickets for the West Orange-Stark High School 2012 football season are ready. Previous season ticket holders should have received a letter with information concerning renewing their seats for the 2012 season. Those forms should be filled out and returned to the Athletic Office. Season tickets will then be mailed. Current season ticket holders can also purchase their 2012 football tickets during our two day sale Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 7-8 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office at West Orange-Stark High School.

Season tickets not claimed by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, will go on sale to the general public. Season ticket holders needing additional tickets or wanting to change seats may do so during general public sales Aug. 13-14 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Season tickets will be $20 for five home games. After season ticket sales close, all tickets will be $5. Student tickets are $2 per ticket pre-game; they will not be sold at the gate.

Due to 3A District reclassification, away game tickets will not be available during season ticket sales. Pre-District away games can be purchased at the Athletic Office during the week of the game. District away games will have to be purchased at their gate the night of the game. Ticket prices at their gate will be $4 for Adults and $2 for students.

Calvin Laughlin Benefit to be held Aug. 11 A benefit for Calvin Laughlin will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Jewel Cormier Park in Orangefield. A raffle for a Remington 770 30-06 rifle combo and Remington 770 270 rifle will be held. Food, bake sale silent auction and live music by Shawn Newell and Straight Six will be available. For more information, please contact Stacy Anderson Richoux at 409-540-2701 or Tammy Freeland Glawson at 409-988-2329.

Laughlin is a 1992 graduate of Orangefield High School and was critically injured in an ATV accident on May 3, 2012. He is being treated for cerebral edema (brain trauma) and severe trauma to his right foot. He is currently at TIRR in Houston for Neurological Rehab. His parents and two children will remain with him throughout his treatment and recovery. The recovery process will take several months (and possibly years) as the extent of the brain injury is unknown at this time.

BC Band Boosters to hold car wash, link sale Aug.11 The Bridge City Band Boosters will be holding a car wash and link sale at Pro Miles from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Bridge City Band Boosters is a 501(c)3 organization that supports the entire Bridge City Band program from beginning band students through high school. The booster organization purchases musical instruments, provides clinicians, band camp scholarships, and transportation to competitions. Anyone from the community can become a supporting member of the booster organization for the nominal fee of $35.

For more information about the band visit www.bridgecitybands.com

OC Retired Seniors to meet Aug. 13 The Orange County Retired Seniors will have their monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 at The Salvation Army Bldg. on the corner of MLK and Strickland Drive. An attorney will speak to the group in regard to the different types of wills that are needed. There will be a short question and answer period.

Those planning to stay for the noon meal are asked to bring a covered dish. The OC Retired Seniors are also collecting soaps for Orange Christian Services.

For more information, call 883-6161.

CASA Dinner Theater set for Aug. 18 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host a dinner theater show, “The Altos...Just like the Sopranos...only lower” presented by the Port Arthur Little Theatre Players, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange.

Tickets cost $60 per person or $100 per couple.

OC Master Gardeners to meet Aug. 6 The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardener Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 in the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK Dr. and Strickland Dr. in Orange. The speaker this month will be the pesticide specialist from Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. She will be sharing the secrets of non-chemical pesticide control. A potluck supper will be held at 6 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite dish. The public is welcome to attend. For more information log on to www.txmg.org/orange

Do Well, Be Well Diabetes Education offered

Texas AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Classes for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 9 through Sept. 27. It is important to attend each week to receive the full education. The classes will be held at Baptist Orange Hospital fifth floor classroom. Call the Extension Office 882-7010 to register. There is a $10 recommended donation for the session.

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Texas AgriLife Extension Orange County, Better Living for Texans will be offering Living Well classes. These free classes are for those learning how to prevent diabetes and skills for healthy weight management. Classes will be held on Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Aug. 9 through Sept. 27. The classes will

For reservations call please call 888-640-3426.

Funds raised will allow CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to continue its mission of advocating for children in the court systems. CASA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID 76-0414882) which consists of trained volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected, or abandoned children by being their “voice” in court. CASA seeks safe, permanent placement for these children. This is their key fundraiser for the year and any contribution is vital to their program. Purchase two tickets and get a FREE TABLE AD! Sunset Grove Country Club is located at 2900 W. Sunset Drive in Orange, Texas.

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

American Legion hosts bingo on Sundays The American Legion Auxiliary Post 49 at 108 Green Ave. in Orange hosts bingo every Sunday, starting at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a bingo game on Easter Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 886-7202.

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On display through September 22, 2012 Explore Art: Materials and Methods Revealed - Explore the ways art is created in this special exhibition. Discover the tools artists use and investigate their processes. Learn about sculpting, printing, weaving and painting and try your hand at art-making in an interactive gallery.

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

610 W. Main Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.883.0871 whstarkhouse.org On display through September 22, 2012 Explore Art: Materials and Methods Revealed in The W.H. Stark House - Visitors are invited to the adjacent Carriage House for an exhibit featuring cut glass and sterling silver from the Stark House collection, including art that has never been on display to the public. This exhibit is being held in conjunction with Explore Art at Stark Museum of Art. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 3pm.

Admission varies and is limited to individuals 10 years and older.

707 Main Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.886.5535 lutcher.org All single tickets now on sale! - An Intimate Evening with Lindsey Buckingham, Cirque Chinois, Catch Me If You Can, A Chorus Line, The Midtown Men, A Christmas with Shoji Tabuchi, Shatner’s World, STOMP, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, The Black Watch, Biloxi Blues, One Night of Queen, DREAMGIRLS, Hal Holbrook Mark Twain Tonight and The Addams Family.

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

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Deaths and Memorials Dean Self Orange Dean Self, 83, of Orange passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Baptist Orange Hospital.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Born in Newark, Ark. on Oct. 15, 1928, Dean was the daughter of Leamon and Hazel (Wilson) Cantrell. She worked as an office manager at White Blue Print for 35 years and volunteered at Orange Christian Services. Dean was a longtime member of St. John United Methodist Church and a current member of Welsey United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful loving daughter, wife, mother and sister and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Self; and daughter, Terry Self. Dean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Drew Norwood of Orange; daughter, Sherry Flowers of Beaumont; and son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Carrie Self.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brent Norwood and wife, Cori, Shelley Molina and husband, Danny, Misti Lucia, Danielle Sneed and husband, Sean, Gabrielle Self; 10 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Thelma Laughlin and Mary Henson.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brent Norwood, Gavin Norwood, Christian Norwood, Cameron Uresti, Sean Sneed and David Laughlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orange Christian Services, 2518 W. Park Ave, Orange, Texas 77630.

Peter Roland Jakober Orange Peter Roland Jakober, 61, died of natural causes on July 21, 2012, at his home in Orange, Texas.

Memorial services are sched-

uled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 700 Harmon Street, Tama, Iowa 52339 (641) 4844411, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Tama, Iowa. Cremation arrangements are with Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Pete was born August 3, 1950, in Elgin, N.D., to Audra (Peters) and Roland C. Jakober. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. His school years were spent in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, where he graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 1968. He attended Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Pete’s various occupations took him many places in the United States, but he considered himself a Texan. His working life included employment on river boats and in highway construction. He was known for his sense of humor, his fun-loving personality, and a unique laugh.

On Nov. 7, 1977, he married Roxanne Plank. They had one son, but were later divorced.

Mourning his passing are his son, Thomas Jakober, of Orange; his mother and step-father, Audra and Bob Lehmann, of Dubuque, Iowa; his brother Jeffrey (Terry) Jakober of Tulsa, Okla.; and his nephew, Andrew Jakober, of Tulsa. He is also survived by step-brothers Kent (Joellen) Yeager, Jesup, Iowa; Mark (Karen) Lehmann, Waverly, Iowa; Brian (Mary) Lehmann, Houston, Minn.; Grant (Laurie) Lehmann, Bangor, Miss.; step-sisters Lynda Holtz and Barb Nash of Jefferson, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his father; a sister, Pamela; and his grandparents, John and Esther Peters of Tama, Iowa.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Evans Blane Crocker Pinehurst E v a n s Blane Crocker, 86, of Pinehurst passed from this life Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home in Pinehurst.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 31 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Ray McDowell, of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, officiating.

Evans was born Dec. 19, 1925 in Bruce, Miss. to Ira and Martha (Blount) Crocker.

Preceded in death, and now reunited with his son, Evans Blane (EB) Crocker, Jr., who was KIA in Vietnam in 1968 serving his country; his parents, Ira and Martha Crocker and his three brothers; Carter Crocker, Clyde Crocker and Carl (Joe) Crocker.

Those left to cherish his legacy and fond memories are his wife, Katherine; son, Eugene Crocker and wife Jeanette; grandchildren, Angela Crocker of Plano, James Crocker and wife Patty of Orange, and Jeremy Crocker of Orange; brother in law and sister in law, Ray and Lorene Camp; and many nieces and nephews.

Those serving as pallbearers will be James Crocker, Jeremy Crocker, Richard Harris, John Camp, Bill Bradley, and Ron Emmert. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Ray Camp.

At the age of 17, Evans joined the Navy with his Dad and Mothers consent. Evans served his country in World War II in the Navy traveling the world in many sea conflicts aboard DD 797 Cushing Destroyer. After his discharge from the Navy, Evans moved to Orange working with his Dad and brothers hauling lumber to build the roads for DuPont and other chemical facilities being built along what is now known as chemical row in Orange.

Later, Evans became a member of Pipefitters Local #195 working as a welder until his retirement in 1986. Evans always strived to be the best at what he did, and many that worked with him knew that if it could be welded, Evans was the man for the job. Evans also enjoyed fishing and hunting and trying to slow down Katherine while doing yard work. It always seemed that the “Big One” got away during fishing trips and those monster bucks were just out of range.

But Evans was always able to get his share. Today our beloved husband, dad, and granddaddy is enjoying the greatest opportunity of all, being in the presence of his God. Evans leaves behind his wife, of over 66 years, Katherine who was always by his side, and demonstrated what the meaning of love and dedication to a spouse was all about. The Crocker Family would like to thank all of those who prayed for him during his illness. Those prayers were a source of comfort for us all. We would also like to thank the care given by Harbor Hospice and the

visits and support of our Nazarene church family.

Memorial donations may be made to Veterans Heritage Memorial at the Orange First Church of the Nazarene at: 3810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Orange TX. 77632.

Jason Eugene Reed Orange J a s o n E u g e n e Reed, 40, of Orange p a s s e d a w a y Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 29, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange, officiating.

Mr. Reed was born May 18, 1972 in Orange to Alvin Eugene Reed and Marilyn (Hubert) Monnig. He graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District in 1990 and worked in the construction industry. Jason was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend who loved being with his family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, E.H. and Pattie Reed and Kenny and Elizabeth Hubert.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lynnell Reeves of Orange; daughters, Emilee and Natilee Reed of Bridge City and parents, Alvin “Gene” Reed and wife, Paula of Jasper and Marilyn Monnig and husband, Frank of Las Vegas. He is also survived by his sister, Rachel Gennuso and husband, Chris of Las Vegas; step-sister, Jaclyn Vaughn and husband, Trey of Orange; step-brother, James Pate and wife, Tammy of Corsicana; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and family who will all miss him dearly.

Jo Ann Kelley Hemphill Jo Ann Kelley, 75, of Hemphill, formerly of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Hemphill Care Center.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 28, at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

She was a native of Bellevue, Texas, long life resident of Orange and had lived the last eight

years in Hemphill. She was born on Feb. 11, 1937 to parents Opal L. (Hodge) and Willis J. Priddy.

She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working in her gardens (vegetables, flowers), her yard and going fishing. She was devoted and dedicated to nursing and her family, who she loved spending time with.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Priddy; son, Cecil Kelley; brothers, Arvil and Marvin Priddy, nephew, Joseph Priddy.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Christian and husband, John of Hemphill, brothers, Jerry Priddy and wife, Jean of Orange, Dean Priddy of Port Arthur; grandchildren, William and Hailey Christian, Jennifer LeJeune; great grandchildren, Kennedy, Addalyn, Londyn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jody Kelley, Joe Kelley, Ray Tilley, Dustin Tilley, Derek Tilley and Ray Williams served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society in the loving memory of Jo Ann Kelley.

A special thank you to Hemphill Care Center and Odyssey Hospice in Jasper for the love and care given to our loved one.

Condolence may be sent to the family at wwwdormanfuenralhome.com,

Charles Ray Block II Orange Charles Ray Block II, 34, of Orange passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Andy Burns, minister of Ridgewood Church of Christ in Beaumont, officiating.

Born on Aug. 18, 1977, Charles was the son of Charles Ray Block and Mary (Anthony) Block. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was an Instrument Technician with Local 195. While Charles was in the Air Force, he participated in the Guardian Challenge where he was a Guardian Challenge medal winner. His greatest joy in his life was his daughter McKenzie, followed by his family, then helping and spending time with his friends and their children. He would always get a laugh out of being called “Big Country” by his friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Zada Anthony; and paternal grandfather, Edgar Kyle Block.

Charles is survived by his parents, Charles and Mary Block of Orange; grandmother, Lola Gene Chambers of Port Arthur; daughter, McKenzie Block of Lumberton; sister, Judith Mosley and husband, David of Lumberton; and numerous aunts, uncles and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a scholarship fund for his daughter, McKenzie, at Orange Savings Bank.

Cremation followed at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Frances Elizabeth Cook Orange Frances Elizabeth Cook, 92, of Orange p a s s e d away on T h u r s d a y, July 26, 2012 at The Sabine House.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 28, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Lea officiating. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 30, at Providence Cemetery in Jacksonville, Texas.

She was a native of Jacksonville, Texas; born on May 21, 1920 to parents Mary (Alexander) and Seth Lightsey. She had lived in Orange most of her life and enjoyed traveling. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Cook loved spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Lightsey; husband, George F. Cook; sisters, Mary Sadler, Imogene Northcutt; brothers, Hardy Lightsey, John Lightsey; and granddaughter, Virginia Cook.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Katherine Corn and husband, Homer of Flower Mound, Texas; David Cook and wife, Helen of Orange; John Cook and wife, Judy of Tomball, Texas; sister, Ann Choat of Lufkin; grandchildren, Howard Cook, Stephanie Perry, Morgan Corn, Rachel Corn; great grandchild, Jason Cook; great-greatgrandchildren, Memphis Cook, Payton Cook, Jackson Cook.

Her nephews, Curtis Sadler, Seth Sadler, Charles Sadler, Mike Lightsey, Bill Bowling, Brian Bowling, John Bowling, Robert Northcutt and Steve Cook served as pallbearers.

Lutcher Theater Service Guild holds annual membership drive As the Lutcher Theater preparesfor their 2012-2013, “5-Star Sensational Season,” the Lutcher Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the arts and the Lutcher in our community.

This season’s Hawaiian-themed membership drive will be held Sunday, August 12, at 3:00 PM on the Lutcher Theater third floor lobby. The drive is open to the public and all are invited for cupcakes and ice cream and information about committees and membership requirements. Hawaiian attire is encouraged.

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

Persons interested in volunteering can choose to be involved with one or more committees, which represent the different aspects of the theater’s needs. Volunteer committee opportunities include: Patron Services: Includes ushering, scanning and counting tickets, attending concessions and coatroom, and assisting with hearing devices and binocular rentals.

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

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

Administration: Includes preparing and mailing materials relating to board meetings and general membership meetings, and invitations to special events such as the Guild’s Christmas Dinner and Officer Installation Dinner.

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

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

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

For more information about the membership drive, the Service Guild or the Lutcher’s upcoming season please call 409-886-5535 or visit us online at www.lutcher.org The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange, Texas.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

THE RECORD

SPORTS

‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

Houston sports fans are seeing opposite points of view

AND OUTDOORS

OCARC tournament weekend is here

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

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lthough the professional baseball and football complexes are located only a few miles from each other, the thought process behind each Houston franchise appears to be galaxies apart.

The folks pulling the strings for the Houston Astros and the Houston Texans couldn’t have more contrasting ideas about their respective franchises.

The front office of the Astros have virtually disseminated every winning aspect of their team by trading off any player who has helped them win baseball games during the past five years. Each day seems like the lowest point of the Astros’ tumble into oblivion only to have the next day worse.

Fans are leaving Minute Maid Park in droves as if there was a bomb scare or the place was suddenly quarantined. Not only are most of the loyal fans tired of watching their team find new ways to lose games, but they also need a program just to know the names of those 25 players wearing the uniforms with the Astros logo.

And not too far away, at the Methodist Training Center, Houston Texans’ fans began gathering Friday night to buy tickets to watch the first full-team practice Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m. that was open to the public.

The reason these football fans are so delirious about their team is because the Texans are coming off their best season in franchise’s history and appear (on paper anyway) to be much better when the 2012 season begins in September. Some 60,000 season football tickets went on sale recently and were scarfed up in a matter of hours.

Houston defensive end J. J. Watt saw the way the fans cheered at the practice session and commented that they are already so “crazy” that the roof at Reliant Stadium will have to be locked down this season “because it might be blown off.”

Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle pointed out that Stephanie Stradley, once voted the Texans” No. 1 fan, acknowledges that the defense might be “in re-

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

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am thinking that you better arrive at your favorite boat launch early Saturday morning if you plan on fishing anywhere between Bessie Heights and the jetties. Contestants in both the OCARC tournament and Cops Helping Kids tournament will be vying for parking spaces and enough room to make a cast!

The OCARC has hosted their annual fishing tournament the first weekend in August for a kazillion years, actually closer to 25, so that their patrons would never have to ask about the date and it has out worked nicely.

The weigh-in is held at the center on W. Park in Orange, but contestants can launch and fish any public waters within a 40 mile radius.

The entry fee is still a user-friendly $25 and all monies raised are used to benefit the mentally challenged of Southeast Texas. There will be 31 cash winners in 11 categories with a top prize of $250 for the largest red, bass, speck, flounder and Appaloosa red (20 to 27-inch red with the most spots).

The event kicks off Friday evening at 5 p.m. with the weigh-in set for 6 p.m. Saturday evening. For more information or an entry form contact the center at (409)886-1363.

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Redfish like this one will be in big demand Saturday at the OCARC tournament.

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Scherer, Friermood take redfish showdown OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE

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FOR THE RECORD

Robert Scherer and Blaine Friermood took a field of the best redfish anglers in Texas to school, specifically to open water redfish school and cashed a $25,000 check for the effort.

An incredibly deep field of the best redfish tournament anglers in Texas converged on beautiful Harborwalk Marina in Galveston with high hopes of taking home some of the substantial cash and prizes offered.

The weather was “chamber of commerce” perfect and the conditions were certainly right for big stringers. The vast majority of the field keyed in on open water schools of redfish that had been cruising the Galveston Bay complex for the last few weeks. The open water pattern is a difficult one to bank on due to several factors, most important of all would be weather.

Trying to key on schools of fish that can roam miles in open water is a crapshoot for most anglers but in Trinity Bay there are few guys better than Blaine Friermood and he certainly showed that this past weekend.

After day one, Friermood and Scherer sat in second place behind the always tough team of Jon and Chris Culpepper, with each team breaking the 26 pound mark for three redfish. Both teams keyed in on open water schools and didn’t really find the better fish until just before time to head for the weigh in line.

The rest of the filed was bunched up tightly as just three pounds separated third from 14th. Only a few anglers bucked the trend of staying local and made big runs to both the east and the west. Two teams ran all the way to Sa-

Colburn: OCARC tounament

Robert Scherer and Blaine Friermood took home the title at the Thirdstone Texas Redfish Showdown.

bine while a few others took off west and ran to Matagorda and Port O in search of their fish.

Day two dawned a little different, early morning showers and a little more wind certainly made things much more challenging and that was reflected in the overall weights. Scherer and Friermood backed an opening day 26.06 pound stringer with a very solid 23.97 pound effort to seal first place. After posting a 26.59 pound bag on day one, the Culpepper brothers only managed 21 pounds and finished in second place.

Rob Schumuske and Joe Peddy (Team Daley’s Hunt and Fish) took third with a weight of 45.92. Judd and Jennifer Johnson finished fourth at 43.51 and Team Thirdstone of Ray Malone and Ryan Sweezy took fifth place with a 43.12 total.

Overall the weights were down for

Calvin Laughlin Benefit to be held Aug. 11 A benefit for Calvin Laughlin will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Jewel Cormier Park in Orangefield. A raffle for a Remington 770 30-06 rifle combo and Remington 770 270 rifle will be held. Food, bake sale silent auction and live music by Shawn Newell and Straight Six will be available.

For more information, please contact Stacy Anderson Richoux at 409-540-2701 or Tammy Freeland Glawson at 409-988-

most of the contestants on Sunday but the overall average for the entire tournament was an impressive 6.21 pounds per fish. Perhaps the most mind blowing aspect of the whole event was that 97 percent of all fish brought to the scale were released alive while only four fish did not survive.

The Thirdstone Texas Redfish Showdown was a great success across the board as nearly every team I spoke with commented on how efficiently and professionally the tournament was run.

With the help of the folks from the HT Redfish series and others this event really opened some eyes in the fishing world along the Texas coast. From the new hands free weigh in method to the lucrative payouts the tournament was top notch all the way around. It would certainly be safe to say that this event will expand in the near future.

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Laughlin is a 1992 graduate of Orangefield High School and was critically injured in an ATV accident on May 3, 2012. He is being treated for cerebral edema (brain trauma) and severe trauma to his right foot. He is currently at TIRR in Houston for Neurological Rehab. His parents and two children will remain with him throughout his treatment and recovery. The recovery process will take several months (and possibly years) as the extent of the brain injury is unknown at this time.

will undoubtedly draw a big field as well. The money raised in this event will benefit the Garth House and children of Jefferson County.

Due to the difference in everything from entry fees to the format, neither event should affect participation numbers.

While the OCARC event is very much a family oriented affair, the Cops Helping Kids event is a team event with a $200 entry for each 2 or 3 man team.

Teams can enter as late as the Captain’s meeting to be held at the K T Cattle Company Friday night. The Captain’s meeting will include a steak dinner and drinks for team members and a live auction as well. Food and some great door prizes will also be given away at the final weigh-in. All contestants must be in the weigh-in line at Dick Dowling Park by 3 p.m.

Saturday afternoon.

The total weight of two fish in each category determines the winners. First place will pay $1000, second place pays $750 and third place will pay $500. If the two winning flounder can be released alive the winning team will earn an additional $500. There will also be cash prizes for first 3.00-pound trout and the dead last stringer. For more information contact Tony Viator at (409) 284-7934.

Keith Daley, owner of Daley’s Hunt N Fish, further sweetened the pot for the contestants in both events with a pretournament 15 percent discount on any item not already sale priced. Simply bring your entry form with you to receive your discount. The discount will be in effect until 5 p.m. Friday evening!

It looks like the weather will not be a factor this weekend and right on cue the big trout have started showing up again.

We haven’t seen the nine pound-plus trout that showed up on the revetment wall in May, but I have seen four 27-inch trout this week alone and that’s big enough for me!

Not surprisingly, all four of those fish were caught on live bait. One of them was caught on a croaker and the other three were caught on finger mullet. What is surprising is that three of those fish were caught in less than three feet of water!

The same mid-county fisherman that caught two of those trout also limited on flounder up to four pounds two days in a row. The good news for the contestants in both tournaments is that he has no intention of fishing Saturday. He’ll save his hot spot for another day.

There is no more wide open division than the redfish category. The Game Reserve, the ship channel, the jetties and the lake are all kicking out great numbers of slot fish. The redfish have been schooling all week long all the way from the Causeway to Stewt’s Island and it is simply a matter of being in casting range when they explode on the surface.

A Hoginar or spoon is a good choice as both can be easily launched with a flick of the wrist and distance is an important factor. If I were fishing the tournament I wouldn’t risk attaching leader material to braided line, but if I were fishing a lighter mono I would add a 20 to 30 pound leader. This is no time to break off a potential winner.

Good luck and I hope that all of you will come out and support one of the two organizations this weekend even if fishing doesn’t rank very high on your priority list. These folks deserve our support!

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Houston Texan head coach Gary Kubiak.

Kaz: Houston sports fans gression” because it played at such a high level last year under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.

And while the Astros were dumping any player with a seven-figure salary, the Texans spent a fifth-round draft choice on a kicker, Randy Bullock from Texas A&M, to compete for the job against veteran free agent Shayne Graham.

The Texans’ front office realized the importance of the kicking game and spent a draft choice to cover that important aspect of the game.

The fans who watched Saturday’s first official workout of training camp at the Methodist Training Center honestly believe the Houston Texans are a Super Bowl contender.

And that feeling is rabid even among the players. To a man, all of Matt Schaub’s teammates are convinced he is the quarterback to lead the Texans to the Super Bowl. “He has the confidence of all his teammates,” said Andre Johnson, who is Schaub’s favorite receiver. “We believe he’s the guy. He has all the qualities a good quarterback needs.”

Every player asked about

Schaub after the first practice mentioned his leadership. “He’s a laid-back guy that cracks a lot of jokes and likes to have fun,” Johnson pointed out. “When it’s time to get serious, he gets serious.”

Head Coach Gary Kubiak added, “Matt’s a natural leader, and people follow him. He’s been through the grind at this place. When he came in here, we weren’t a very good team, and Matt’s been a part of the building process.”

Schaub was hurt after helping the Texans to a 7-3 start last season during which they averaged 27.2 points a game, including six starts without Johnson, who also was injured during some of the last two seasons with a knee injury in 2010 and hamstring injuries which caused him to miss nine games last year.

Johnson gave everybody a scare at Sunday’s workout when he pulled up lame after running a simple pass route.

However an MRI revealed the injury was a “minor groin strain.” But the Texans’ medical staff and trainers will keep a close watch on the 31-year old super-star receiver.

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The Astros, on the other hand, don’t even have a player they can call the “star.” Every player that fits the category is either playing with another team or has been long retired.

Sunday’s 9-5 victory over Pittsburgh was only the Astros’ second win since the AllStar break July and only their third win in the past 28 games and their first victory since July 16.

Prior to Sunday’s game, during batting practice, third baseman Chris Johnson was called out of the batting cage and informed he had just been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. “It seems like everybody is getting traded over here, but I was really surprised,” Johnson admitted after getting the news.

Johnson raised his value the past nine games with the Astros, hitting .429 with a .800 slugging percentage. In return for Johnson the Astros got slugging third baseman Bobby Borchering and outfielder Marc Krauss.

“As they kept offering more and more and we got a chance to get two legitimate prospects that we liked for him, we went

ahead and pulled the trigger,” General Manager Jeff Luhnow told the Houston Chronicle about making the Johnson trade.

Borchering profiles as a true all-or-nothing power hitter, who was the 16th overall pick in the 2009 draft. He has 20 home runs in 102 games between Class A Visalia and Class AA Mobile. But one the other side of the coin, he has 123 strikeouts to go with those round-trippers.

Krauss, a left-handed hitter, is a former second-round pick who is having an excellent year at Class AA. He’s batting .283 with a .416 on-base percentage and a .509 slugging percentage at age 24.

So for those not keeping track, the Astros have traded Carlos Lee, J. A. Happ, Brandon Lyon, David Carpenter, Brett Myers and Johnson for 15 prospects, including two players to be named plus major leaguers Ben Francisco and Francisco Cordero.

Perhaps one of these days in the not-too-distant future, Houston fans will be as crazy about the Astros as they now appear to be about the 2012 Houston Texans.

KWICKIES…Former Port Neches-Groves baseball star Lew Ford is making somewhat of a comeback in his long professional baseball career at age 36 with the Baltimore Orioles.

His last stint ended in the majors on Sept. 30, 2007 with the Minnesota Twins, a period of 1,764 days. Ford had been playing with the independent Long Island Ducks, which he helped win the league championship in 2011. In May the Orioles snatched the hot-hitting Ford off the Long Island roster and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk where he continued his torrid hitting. The Orioles needed a right-handed hitter and brought him up to the major league team last weekend.

Ford’s stay at Baltimore may not be an extended one, but he’s one of the few to make it back at age 36.

While on our vacation to Florida last week, we were saddened to hear about the death of Arlen “Bubba” Moye, 77, who was an assistant coach

For first time TPWD seeks corporate sponsors Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN - For the first time, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking Official Corporate Partners to raise additional revenue to help meet financial challenges, including those facing state parks due to drought and wildfires.

This new funding strategy was made possible during the last legislative session by the passage of House Bill 1300, in which state lawmakers gave TPWD authority to develop partnerships with private businesses.

For years, TPWD has benefited from working closely with its official non-profit partner, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, to develop corporate sponsorships as well as philanthropic relationships with individuals and private foundations. Now TPWD will also be able to offer a new array of exclusive benefits to Official Corporate Partners, including official partner designation in specific business categories.

“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is a trusted brand, synonymous with outdoor experiences, wildlife, state parks and conservation,” said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director. “We believe that this private-public partnership will be a smart business move for the right companies, offering access to a marketplace of millions of outdoor enthusiasts, and recognizing partner roles in helping to preserve state parks and the outdoor lifestyle that are such important parts of our Texas heritage.”

The department has targeted a number of business categories including automotive, banking, beverage, computer equipment, energy companies, gas station/convenience store, hotel/motel, insurance, mobile phone/wireless, and outdoor apparel. However, the opportunity is open to any interested company, and all business categories will be considered.

The RFP also details partnership guidelines and links to agency regulations created to implement HB 1300.

Under TPWD rules to im-

plement the legislation, businesses who are awarded Official Corporate Partnerships will be able to use the official designation in their marketing efforts and work with TPWD to develop joint promotional campaigns. Among other new benefits, partners will be able to license products featuring the department brand and reach millions of web visitors through banner ads on the agency web site.

“To our knowledge, this is the first time any state agency in the U.S. has done anything like this, and we anticipate this will be a learning experience where best practices will evolve over time,” said Lydia Salda�a, TPWD communications director. “However, we are approaching this very thoughtfully. Our marketing, legal and administrative teams have spent a great deal of time planning and preparing. We are all mindful that the goal is to help take care of our Texas treasures and carry out our mission.”

Companies interested in TPWD’s official corporate partner opportunity can see

Texas grabs contingency asset in Soto Staff Report For The Record

Amidst Monday night’s flurry of trades, the Texas Rangers picked up a new catcher: Geovany Soto, formerly of the Chicago Cubs.

The Rangers plucked the 29-year-old out of the North Side for the low price of Double-A right-hander Jake Brigham, a name absent from organization top prospect lists this season. Soto will take the roster spot of Yorvit Torrealba, designated for assignment

by the Rangers to complete the move.

In 2008, Soto was NL Rookie of the Year, bringing home the honor with a 119 wRC+.

Over the last four years, Soto has accumulated 11.0 WAR and a 108 wRC+ despite injuries limiting him to just 1,813 plate appearances. The injuries are back this year — a meniscus tear docked him 29 games — and the bat has disappeared. Soto is hitting just .199/.284/.347 (67 wRC+), leading one to wonder just exactly what he has left for hte

Rangers.

The most attractive part of the acquisition for the Rangers has to be Soto’s service clock.

This season marks Soto’s second arbitration year (he makes $4.3 million), giving the Rangers control over his 2013 should Soto find even a slice of his former self in Arlington.

With Mike Napoli set to enter free agency as the best-hitting catcher on the market (assuming Brian McCann‘s option is picked up), Soto as contingency just makes him all the more attractive.

details in the Request for Proposals (RFP) on the agency website. The deadline to submit a proposal is Aug. 30.

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The red-hot Washington Nationals recently posted a 60-40 record to lead the National League East Division.

The last time a team from the nation’s capitol won 60 of their first 100 games was back in 1933 as the Washington Senators.

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Texans rated high in first ever AP Pro32 debut Staff Report For The Record

NEW YORK — Wear those Cheeseheads proudly, Packers fans. Your team tops the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls.

Once the NFL season starts, the AP Pro32 rankings will be updated weekly.

Green Bay, coming off a 15-1 record but without a championship, received 374 points from a panel of 12 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the league. The Packers got five first-place votes, as did the Giants, who beat Green Bay on their way to a Super Bowl win over the Patriots last season.

But New York finished third behind New England in the voting, 369 points to 362. The Patriots earned two first-place votes.

“The Packers were the best team in the NFL every week last year except two,” said voter Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune.

“They will be the best team every week often this year.”

In the debut poll, the Patriots were projected to dominate the AFC, according to the voters; New England was not ranked lower than third by any of them.

“Bill Belichick loaded up on defense in the offseason to give Tom Brady some much needed help on the other side of the ball,” said voter Bob Glauber of Newsday, who rated the Patriots second overall.

As for the Giants, well, they are the defending champions, right?

“Great clutch quarterback, superb pass rush, and motivated to prove they are better than last year’s 9-7 regular season,” was why voter Clifton Brown of Sporting News placed the Giants atop his rankings.

There were some naysayers, though. New York came in as low as sixth on two ballots.

“It’s easy to forget G-Men almost didn’t make playoffs last season until late push,” said voter Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com.

“Let’s see if being defending NFL champions provide early-season motivation.”

Finishing off the top five were San Francisco (336 points) and Baltimore (315), which edged the Texans by one point.

Peyton Manning’s presence in Denver lifted the Broncos into the top 10. His former team, however, couldn’t have been any lower, ranking 32nd, getting five last-place votes.

Yes, the Colts are starting over, and none of the voters saw them making much headway this year.

“In full-blown rebuilding mode,” is how voter Pat Kirwan of SiriusXM NFL Radio and CBSsports.com put it. “It may not be pretty in 2012, but it will pay dividends in 2013.”

The other bottom feeders were Minnesota at 29th, Cleveland at 30th, and Jacksonville at 31st. The Jaguars received three lastplace votes, with the others going to Miami (two, but ranked 27th overall), and Cleveland.

“Without Maurice Jones-Drew, this punchless club would go 0-16,” voter Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune said.

Of the dozen teams that made the playoffs last season, 10 were selected by the panel to be in the top 12 again. Only Atlanta at No. 13 and Cincinnati at No. 14 were bypassed, replaced by Philadelphia (eighth) and Chicago (tied for 11th with Detroit).

The Eagles impressed two voters so much that they placed them fourth overall.

“A hot team that nobody wanted to see in playoffs last year,” said voter Cris Collinsworth of NBC Sports.

But Collinsworth noted that offensive tackle “Jason Peters’ loss is a concern.”

Many voters believed the Bears would be a force this year, with one caveat: staying healthy.

“The Bears were rolling until offensive injuries,” ESPN’s Chris Berman noted of Chicago’s 2011 season that nose-dived when Jay Cutler and Matt Forte were among several key players lost.

The next AP Pro32 is scheduled for Sept. 4, the day before the Giants host the Dallas Cowboys (ranked 15th) to open the regular season.

Below is the Top 10 in the AP Pro32 as of Tuesday and how the teams fared in 2011. The Houston Texans are ranked sixth.

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Given the potential for dangerous pandemics to arise from new flu strains, scientists are ever vigilant when it comes to evolving variations of influenza that could pose risks to human health. And now, the emergence of a new adaptation of a type of avian flu has scientists on their guard.

A study published in mBio®, an online journal of the American Society for Microbiology, details the discovery of a novel influenza strain found in New England harbor seals. The virus, which originated in birds, has adapted to infect mammals – making researchers uneasy of the possibility that it could eventually spread to humans.

“Clearly, flu is very high in the list of risk factors for pandemic,” the report’s lead author Dr. Ian Lipkin, John Snow Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University and the director of the Center for Infection and Immunity, told FoxNews.com.

“We lose 40,000 people [per year]to influenza in the U.S. alone. The next big [strain] could be a huge problem.”

The research is the result of a collaborative effort from various institutions, including Columbia University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Outbreaks. Upon analyzing the DNA of a virus, which was associated with the deaths of 162 harbors seals that had died in New England in 2011, Lipkin and his team found that five of the seals had died from a particular strain of influenza known as H3N8.

“We weren’t specifically looking for flu,” Lipkin said.

“We were trying to solve a problem – why were we suddenly losing all these cute baby seals? We try to do work on animals we think are important, and in this case it was seals. At first we were surprised to find these animals had pneumonia. We then used methods that have been developed to identify disease and found they had this flu.”

H3N8 is closely related to a type of flu that has been affecting North American birds since 2002. However, a key difference is that H3N8 has developed the capacity to affect mammals as well. According to Lipkin, this adaptation is an important jump for the virus, and it may be a weigh station for the strain on its way to spreading to humans.

To add to the researcher’s

evolve.”

In terms of determining the likelihood of this virus becoming the next flu pandemic, Lipkin said there is no way to know for sure. But he said it’s the job of the Center for Infection and Immunity to be prepared.

“Any time you become concerned of the emergence of a new influenza,” Lipkin said, “you have to think of the worst-case scenario.”

concern, this particular virus is capable of targeting a receptor in the human respiratory tract called SAa-2,6.

“Viruses are basically intracellular parasites,” Lipkin said.

“They need to find something that allows them to get into cells, find something they can subvert so they can reproduce.

These receptors sit outside cells, and allow viruses to get into. There are two types of receptors – ones found in birds and ones found in mammals. This particular virus has the ability to attach to both mammalian receptors and bird receptors. It’s devious.”

‘Worst-case scenario’ According to Lipkin, birds are a major reservoir for flu.

As they migrate from northern to southern climates (and visa versa), birds carry flu strains across the country, eventually spreading them to pigs since they have both bird receptors and mammalian receptors for flu. Once the flu adapts, this characteristic allows pigs to then transmit the flu to humans – what was experienced in 2009 when the H1N1 “swine flu” emerged in humans.

Interestingly, the new report

highlights the similarities between seals and pigs as flu transmitters, meaning scientists might pay more attention to seals in the future.

“We found in seals you have both bird receptors and mammalian receptors,” Lipkin said.

“They’re almost like aquatic pigs. We need to think very closely about monitoring seals, because they could be harbingers for what’s to come.

People haven’t focused on that.”

Now that H3N8 has been discovered, Lipkin and others plan to monitor its evolution very closely in order to gauge how big of a threat it can become.

“The first thing to do is…see if it’s moving into animals that are terrestrial,” Lipkin said.

“Is it moving from seals to pigs? We have so many pigs in U.S. and Mexico that this virus can move to pigs and adapt to humans. Nobody knows what the next big flu pathogen will look like. This is the virus that could make that jump.”

“The other issue is simply to see if this virus continues to evolve,” Lipkin added. “We’ve identified all the mutations in this virus we think are important…in helping this virus

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Rev. Evan Dolive:

The Problem With The Chick-Fil-A Debate

It has been all over the news; talking heads from both sides want to hear the other side. This side believes they are correct of the aisle have taken to airwaves to voice their opinion. Ar- while this side believes they are correct.

Some churches recently have taken up the task of have faithgument have started between friends, feelings have been hurt, names have been called. Hundreds, if not thousands of Facebook ful discussion about homosexuality and same sex marriage. posts and Tweets have flown through the internet regarding a I applaud them for at least having the discussion. Many more churches and Christians need to have this same disparticular chicken sandwich company – Chickcussion. Too often when people tell me their view Fil-A. about this issue the answer generally is “well I am Recently, as you may recall, the owner of the naagainst it because it is wrong.” No explanation, no tional restaurant chain stated on a Atlanta radio interjection of scripture, no nothing. It is just “their show that his company was “guilty as charged” personal belief.” Well it is time to have the converamid reports that he did not support same-sex sation. I call on all Christians from all walks of life marriage. He further explained that he is running and backgrounds to have faithful conversations his company on Biblical principles and that sociabout this issue that is dividing the church. ety has no business trying to refine “traditional” By faithful I mean being open minded, wanting marriage. to be challenged, wanting to learn more, wanting to Reports have come out that support this; Chickgrow. Not just espousing what you have been taught Fil-A has given millions to organizations who or what you think the Bible is directing Christians actively oppose same-sex marriages. With all of to do and become. Christians today need to stop these things combined, a firestorm broke out. telling people what the Bible “says” and focus more Some people are now boycotting the restaurant Rev. Evan Dolive on what Bible is calling the followers of Christ to bebecause they do not want their money to go to causes that discriminate against a certain group of people. Oth- come; let’s stop, as Brian McLaren says, going to the Bible to ers however are actually eating there more believing that the support want we already know about God. The reason why people are not doing this is because to have more they eat there, the larger the profit, which then in turn will cause Chic-Fil-A to give more money to anti same-sex marriage this conversation means that one has to be vulnerable and accept the fact that what you might have been taught or always beorganizations.

Jim Henson has pulled their toys from kid’s meals at the res- lieved could be incorrect. Charles Schultz, the creator of Peanuts taurant. The mayors of Boston and Chicago have spoken pub- Comics, once drew a comic that speaks to this notion. Snoopy licly about this issue. Former Governor Mike Huckabee has even informs Charlie Brown that he is writing a book of theology; started a “National Chick-Fil-A Day” to support Chick-Fil-A’s Charlie Brown asks Snoopy what the book will be titled and right to run their company how they want. All of this is a gigan- Snoopy replies, “Has It Ever Occurred to You That You Might Wrong?” For many people this thought of being “wrong” has tic mess.

The problem with the Chick-Fil-A debate is that it is just that, never crossed their mind.

In this Chick-Fil-A debate the key here is discussion. Not rheta debate. People once again are choosing sides and are drawing metaphoric lines in the sand and people are hurling their oric, not partisan politics, not conservative Christians against “points of view” back and forth and back and forth. No one is liberal Christians. It is time the church stop placing people on actually speaking to one another. The anonymity of the internet the periphery, speaking about them like they are outcast in sociand social media is one of the greatest tools that people have in ety or that they have a mental illness. Let’s talk about it. Let’s acthis or any debate. Someone can post something online with no tually have a discussion on why homosexuality is or is not a big regard to another person. It is much easier to speak your mind deal in the church today. Let’s talk about a loving God creating when there is a monitor between you and the one you are speak- people and then turning around and hating them. Let’s throw ing about. Since no one is speaking to one another, how then away the things that we were taught as children and come to an will a decent, intelligent conversation ever be had regarding the understanding of the love of God in a new and exciting way.

So let’s put down the chicken sandwich, stop the protesting multitude of issues in this particular story? The answer – it will and debating and come together. You might be surprised what not happen.

The hot button issue obviously here is same sex marriage. will happen.

This is something that people have been debating for years and Rev. Evan M. Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian still each side is getting angrier and angrier. Where are the civic Church (Disciples of Christ). He currently serves as Associate leaders calling for a forum? Where are the church leaders calling Minister at First Christian Church (DOC) in Orange. Rev. Dolive for a discussion on this topic? The answer lies deep within our can be reached via email at evan@evandolive.com or online at own hearts, minds and souls. The answer is most people do not evandolive com.

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BRIEFS Family event at Second Baptist Church Second Baptist Church invites families to “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” This summer family event will be 6-8 p.m., until Aug. 2.

Families will step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Kids and adults will participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing, play teamwork building games, share Bible times snacks, visit Daniel and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God sightings.

Each day concludes at Celebration, a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.

Kids and adults at Babylon will join more than a million participants reaching out to needy kids through a hands-on mission project called Operation Kid-to-Kid, in which families will raise money for mosquito nets to combat malaria.

For more information call 409-735-8156.

Mount Calvary Bapt. to host Back to School Supply Drive The Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 612 N. 3rd in Orange, will host a Back to School Supply Drive from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. The church is in need of school supplies to help the children in the community return to school for the 2012-2013 school year. Paper, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks,

school clothes or monetary donations are accepted.

Hot dogs, links, chips and sodas will be sold during the drive as well. School supplies will be given on a first come-first serve basis.

Family Worship Center to host revival Family Worship Center of Orange County, Texas is hosting a revival from Sunday, Aug. 5 to Wednesday Aug. 8. On Sunday, services begin at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m.

Pastor Gordy Aikin from Michigan will be here preaching in every service. The theme of the revival is “All things are possible.”

The church is located at 2300 N 41st St in Orange, off of Strickland Drive, across from The Brown Center.

For questions or more information, please email info@fwcorange.org or call the church office at 409-886-1100.

Go Green for God seeks uniforms The Go Green for God committee at the First United Methodist Church in Orange would like to recycle gently used school uniforms at the “Last Blast” program on the church grounds on Aug. 18.

If you have gently used uniforms your child has outgrown, you can bring them by the church office at 502 6th Street in Orange. Your donations will go to help someone in need.

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

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Salem United Methodist Church

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

Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Gospel Singing first Friday of the each month.

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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Miracle Restoration Revivals Church 608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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.

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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!

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3/1 HOME ON CONCRETE SLAB, Lg. fenced yard, on private dead end street, $36,000 w/ 20% down. Lease for $575 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 735-6970. (8/8)

5/2 DOUBLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME. LCM school district. 2130 square foot. Complete remodel. New 4 ton AC and A coils, new doors, ceramic tile and wood laminate floors throughout, new hot water heater, fixtures, hardware. New 10x10 front and rear stained decks.

Zone to construction. A must see. Don’t let this one get away. No reasonable offer refused. Contact Vance at 409-920-3762.

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

MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn)

2/1 IN OFISD, older M.H. w/ fenced back yard, storage building, $15,000. Text “House” @ (409) 330-5001.

AUTOMOBILES

‘06 SUBARU LEGACY (OUTBACK), silver, all wheel drive, , trailer hitch, 61K miles, 4 dr., excellent cond. 1 owner, always kept in garage, heated front seats, elec. w/seats, $12,900 OBO, (614) 4838075.

LAND & LOTS 1 ACRE REPO, wooded tract in Mauriceville, livestock and mobiles OK, owner financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

(8/15) 2/1 W/ ALL APPLIANCES, CA/H, water paid, in nice park off Hwy 87, BCISD, $600 monthly + $350 dep., (409) 499-5906.

‘05 CONVERTIBLE PT CRUISER. Black, air conditioned, all power, CD player. Excellent condition. 49,490 miles. Asking $8,999. Call 409-883-7412.

SELLER FINANCE, 1.7 to 10 acre tracts, LCMISD, MMud ware and sewer available. , some with buit-up padsites, mobiles and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

2 BEDROOM IN BC AREA, nice and clean, all elec., stove & refrig., mini blinds, air and heat, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 553-1479. (8/8)

MOTOR SPORTS

‘ 9 5 YA M A H A 2 5 0 V I A G O , excellent cond., leather saddlebags, $1,200, (409) 792-0523.

H O N D A C T 11 0 , C M X 250, CL 70, C 70, small 11 0 4 w h e e l e r, a n d m u c h more! Sell or trade, (409) 221-7126. (6/6)

FOR SALE OR LEASE LEASE TO OWN 3/2 M.H. IN

HOME SALES 3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar, bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finace, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info.

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

3/1/2CP in West Orange, 2729 Dowling St. 1 block from school. Lg. kitchen, lg utility room, porch off back,

FIELD WORKERS FIELD WORKERS

5 temporary positions; approx 9 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; Planting of sugarcane by hand, farm and field duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the workers. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.30 per hour; Job to begin on 9/1/12 through 5/31/13. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools, supplies and equipment provided. Housing expenses provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided upon completion of 50% of contract; ¾ guaranteed of contract. Employment offered by Acadiana Agriculture located in Jeanerette, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 276-5440 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $16,000, $5,000 down will finance balance (409) 474-1518 or 4742252.

sun room, 12’x16’ work shop building in rear. Call 409-7792412

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Gladis G. Chance, Deceased, were issued on July 17, 2012, in Cause No. P16203, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Merna Stanger.

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.

719 Front St. Orange TX 77630

5 temporary positions; approx 4 ½ months; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to assist operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment during the harvesting season. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the workers. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.30 per hour; Job to begin on 9/7/12 through 1/31/13. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools, supplies and equipment provided. Housing expenses provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided upon completion of 50% of contract; ¾ guaranteed of contract.

Employment offered by Freyou Trucking located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)3801356 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

c/o Merna Stanger 204 Ridgewood Drive Bridge City, Texas 77611

“Before you write out the check, let us check out the title”

DATED: the 27th day of July, 2012

Our staff has more than 250 years of combined experience. Let the professionals help you with your next real estate transaction

Greg Dumas Greg Dumas Attorney for Merna Stanger State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-5239 Facsimile: (409) 882-0418

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GARAGE SALES SAT., 197 RIDGEWOOD DR., BC, 8 till ? 3 room A/C units, 4 Cadillac 5 lug wheels and Mags w/ only 24K miles, toy riding Cadillac, 2 Large rugs, kid’s clothes, 2 microwaves, 1 roll top desk, fireplace, misc. items, Deborah, (409) 920-2686.

SAT., 4348 FM 408, BC/OF, 7 till noon. Men’s / women’s & children’s clothes, los of odds and ends, SAT., 8592 CREEK RD., OF, off Bessie hts. rd,.

E. of Hwy 1442, 7 till ? Teacher’s retirement, back to school sale! Teacher’s books and supplies, girl’s size 4-6 and boy’s size 4-6, lots of misc.

Enlarged for proofing. size: SAT., 410 Actual GILMER, BC,1 6col. till x ? 5" Variety of items To be in plus plants. See Yapublished there, R.R.!

The Record Newspapers 04/11/2012 SAT. YARD SALE, 218 LIVE OAK, BC, rain or shine, 7 till ? Baby boy and girl clothes, swing, knick-knacks, household items, PLEASE FAX ANYLots of Everything!

CORRECTIONS BY 5 P.M. MONDAY SAT., 169 FERNWOOD ST., BC, 8 till noon. before publication date Lots of everything! to 735-7346 SAT., #53 PARKLAND, Thanks.BC, 8 till ? Tools, clothes, furniture, misc. ~ Nicole Gibbs ~

SAT., 407 BRIDALWREATH, ORANGE 8am FAX household items, until. Furniture, appliances, dishes, golf clubs, men/women clothes. Cash # 735-7346 only. You load.

SAT., 1209 PINE, ORANGE. 8 to Noon. New, round, marble coffee table with 4 chairs; Italian coffee table; 2 end tables; misc side chairs; blue baby bed; dishes; household items; and pictures.

TUES - SAT., UNCOVERED TREASURES, hwys 12 & 62, Mauriceville, 10 till 5. WE have thousands of items to choose from, come by and see all the treasures we have found. From July 31 to Aug. 4th 15% off everything (mention ad for an additional 5% off!). (409) 745-3608.

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, or 320 Henrietta, Orange

Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty

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

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

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

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln in Groves. For more information call 962-0480.

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

The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012 • 7B

LSC-O forming new choir for Fall 2012

THEME: Countries

Lamar State College-Orange will be forming a choir this Fall.

The choir is open to students and the community. The first meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27.

Students can register for MUEN 1141 Grand Chorus for college credit.

The general public can register for $25 in the Continuing Education department located in the Wilson Building at 506 Green St., or register online at http://www.lsco.edu/continuinged/registration.asp The choir will meet weekly on Monday Nights in the LSC-O Student Center building.

This Fall they will rehearse and present a classic Christmas program featuring carols arranged by Robert Shaw and Gustav Holst and other Christmas favorites.

The choir will be directed by Brad Holmes of North Orange Baptist Church.

LSCO must have 10 people registered by Aug. 15. If you have any questions, email Brad Holmes at brad@nobcfamily.com or Don Ball at don.ball@lsco.edu.

LIT offers review for COMPASS®

Lamar Institute of Technology will offer a Quick Success COMPASS® Review for Math/Writing for those interested.

The separate classes for math and writing will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 11. The cost is $25. Deadline for registration is Aug. 10.

The classes are reviews of basic math and writing concepts to help students prepare for placement tests.

For more information, call Lyn Brown at (409) 880-8191. To register for a class, call (409) 880-8114.

BCLL extends fall ball registration

Bridge City Little League will be extending its Fall Baseball and Softball Registration (for kids ages 5-16). Those who missed out last week can still register on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the BCLL Board Room. Cost is $100 for first child, $50 additional children. Coaches applications and more info can be found at www.bcll.org.

Clues

Solution from last week

Across 1. “Angela’s _____,” memoir 6. Fairytale princess test 9. Mark of a saint 13. Musketeer’s hat decoration 14. TV classic “___ in the Family” 15. *Vietnam’s capital 16. Like a beaver?

17. Flying saucer 18. Declare invalid, as in divorce 19. Type of agreement 21. *a.k.a. Magyarorszag 23. Opposite of yang 24. School project, e.g.

25. Tube in old TV 28. Dwarf buffalo 30. A radio or television antenna 35. Strikes with an axe 37. Does something wrong 39. Like a nose reacting to allergies

40. Hipbones 41. Element Xe 43. ____ Jim snack 44. Connected series or group 46. Farmer’s storage 47. Bristle 48. Churchill’s successor 50. Your own identity 52. Farmer’s ___ 53. ____ A Sketch 55. Part of a circle 57. *a.k.a. Burma 61. Growls angrily 64. Pertaining to the ear 65. “Without further ___” 67. Hammering spikes 69. Like the color of granite 70. Nada 71. Locomotive hair 72. Wife of Hercules, goddess of youth 73. Da, oui, or si, e.g.

74. *Hosni Mubarak was its former leader

‘03 Chevy Malibu

Down 1. King Kong, e.g.

2. Member of eastern European people 3. Immense 4. Manicurist’s board 5. *Home to Belgrade 6. McCartney or Anka, e.g.

7. Rudolph’s friend Hermey, e.g.

8. Hawaiian goodbye 9. “____ in there!”

10. “____ Karenina” 11. Frown 12. Greasy 15. Yearn 20. Building extension 22. *World’s oldest surviving federation 24. Caused by oxidation 25. *It experienced a Cultural Revolution 26. Rent again 27. Short for “betwixt”

‘06 Chevy Malibu

29. Miners’ bounty, pl.

31. a.k.a. Russell 32. Scandinavian fjord, e.g.

33. Hill or Baker, e.g.

34. _____ Frank Baum 36. First king of Israelites 38. The only one 42. Baseball Hall of Famer Ryan 45. Becoming 49. Approximated landing time 51. *Home to famous bike race 54. Patsy Cline hit 56. Owner of famous online list 57. TV classic “_*_*_*_” 58. Christmastime 59. *United ____ Emirates 60. “Tiny” Archibald 61. Douses 62. Monet’s water flower 63. Socially awkward act 66. “___ Hard” 68. Scholastic aptitude test

‘04 Chevy Ext. Cab

‘06 Chevy Impala LS

white

$6,500

Automatic - Air, 97k, 4 door

Automatic - Air, 4dr, Grey, 70k

$10,000

‘02 Chrysler Sebring

‘04 Buick Century

white

$11,995

Extended cab, Automatic - Air, 103k

95k, Automatic Air, very clean

‘07 Ford Focus SE

$9,800

‘01 Ford 150

tan 4d

Automatic - Air, 32k

$9,850

Automatic - Air, 78k, Convertable, Black

$4,000

s ‘04 Volkswagen GLS

$11,500

‘08 Chevy Aveo

$7,000

65k, Automatic - Air

‘03 Cadillac Deville white

‘05 Buick Lesabre

Custom, Automatic, Air, 50k

‘04 Saturn 4 Door

$9,850

85k, Convertible, Automatic - Air

‘04 Ford Expedition

$7,500

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

‘09 Dodge Dakota Ext

White, Automatic, Low Mileage

Automatic - Air, Clean, Maroon,

$4,550

‘11 Kawasaki Ninja 250

$11,000

Black, 12k Like New

$3,700

‘04 Ford 5-Pass. Van

‘05 Chry. Convertible

Automatic - Air, 4 door, 69k

$11,800

‘04 Cavalier LS Sport

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$9,950

‘07 Chevy Cobalt LT

white

Automatic, Air 54k, Red, 4 Door

$9,000

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

We Buy Gold We Do Gold Parties!

and Silver

409-330-7882

We Do Gold Parties!

Would like to invite everyone to come by if you want the highest value for your unwanted, broken scrap gold and silver. Check the rest and come see us! The one that really pays the best.

We are a Texas precious metal registered dealer with certified scales. We’re here today and any other day you want to sell your precious metals.

My Prices Versus The Rest...

Gold Per Gram

10k $12.00 and up 14k $20.00 and up

Or

Pawnshop DWT Pennyweight 10k $18.00 and up 14k $30.00 and up

I Buy Guns And Ammo.

LARGE COLLECTION AND ESTATE LOTS WANTED