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Bridge City Heritage Festival, Oct. 1 Nicole Gibbs For The Record Local citizens are coming together under the slogan ‘Share The Vision’ to plan an historic event in Bridge City.

The inaugural Bridge City Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Community Center.

The event will feature performances from area bands, carnival rides, arcade games,

food, a photogenic contest, arts and more.

The Bridge City Heritage Festival is being hosted by the Historical Museum of Bridge City, a nonprofit charitable organization formed in 2009 to help preserve local history and enhance tourism. Proceeds raised from the festival will go toward the future waterfront park on Cow Bayou in Bridge City.

Headlining the live entertainment is country music star Britt Godwin. Bands will be-

gin performing when the gates open with Cajun and country music, oldies, rock, religious and solo performances from

area groups.

The carnival will begin on Thursday prior to the festival.

The carnival rides will be un-

limited through Saturday with the purchase of a entry bracelet. The bracelets will become available for pre-sale two

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Shelter project officially underway Several member of the Bridge City Heritage Festival committee met at La Quinta in Bridge City on Monday to continue planning the community-wide celebration scheduled for Oct. 1. Front Row: Jaclyn Phillips, Claudine Hogan, Paige Williams, Debbie Gregg and Darrell Segura. Back Row: Cil Dixon, Lucy Fields, Martha Garrett, Tracey Broussard, Joe Chenella, Butch Thurman and Lisa Beuhler.

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County budget crunched Greg Hayes For The Record Pictured left to right: Jody Crump, Owen Burton, Mark Wimberly, Jeff Kelley, Carl Thibodeaux, Tina Lewis, T.W. Permenter and Bobby Fillyaw.

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Penny Leleux For The Record Recently Orange County was in the worst drought experienced during most residents’ lives. Ironically, the ground breaking ceremony for the counties’ shelter of last resort was postponed four times due to the weather. The fifth time is the charm. Local officials and interested parties gathered Monday at the site location on Farm Road 1442 just one mile south of Interstate-10. The ceremonial turn-

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ing of dirt, signified the beginning of the project, although the clock has actually been ticking for over a month.

“We have 450 calendar days to complete the project starting from June 22,” said Colin Garrett from G and G Enterprises, contractor for the project. “We are a week away from finishing up the dirt work on the building pad. We’re about to start the underground portion of the structure.” Garrett said they have had 17 rain delays. “Schedule wise, were doing okay, we’re working six days a week to make up the time that we’ve lost.”

“This is a big undertaking and quite a wonderful thing for us here in Orange County,” said Bobby Fillyaw of Orange County Economic Development Corp.

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said the emergency command center part of the project has been in the works for three years, but C.H.A.M.P.S. (Community Hands Assembling a MultiPurpose Structure) has worked on the building of an event center, arena and baseball/softball fields “going on 10-15 years.”

“We moved forward with this building when the opportunity came up, thanks to federal dollars,” said Thibodeaux.

He said it was a good thing we got the money early, implying we may not have gotten the money later the way things are going in government with the economy.

“It’s a great feeling, a great project and a lot of people have done a lot of hard work on this, not only county people, but volunteers, the C.H.A.M.P.S. group, Bobby Fillyaw... To be able to pull off a 10 and a half million dollar [building project] with miniSHELTER PAGE 2A

weeks in advance through local businesses and individuals.

“We all share a vision for Bridge City and it’s great coming together for a common cause. The waterfront park will benefit our hometown in so many ways,” said Paige Williams, chairwoman for the event.

Vendor and booth space is currently available. Craft and exhibit vendors will be within the Community Center with

The Orange County Commissioners Court will soon have a set permit fee for industry looking to build in the county.

The court decided Monday that research should be done into seeing what other counties set as permit fees in their permitting guidelines to give a clearer picture of what the county should do in the future.

DuPont Sabine River Works is moving forward with a new maintenance structure, and was petitioning the court to waive a $40,000 permit fee, but County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said no dice.

“If we waive a permit fee

for DuPont, then Chevron or Firestone or any other plant would expect their fees waived as well,” Thibodeaux said. “We want DUBOSE to be fair and direct. But, I do think that $40,000 is too high.”

Bobby Fillyaw, executive director of economic development, said that he can look into what other counties set as permit fees and get back with the court by their next regular meeting.

Bob Laughlin, Sabine River Works site manager, said that DuPont does not mind paying a permit fee, but would like it to be more reasonable.

“We’re going forward with the project, as we are needing to relocate 200 or so employees,” Laughlin said.

In other business, tax assessor-collector Lynda Gunstream submitted the 2011 certified property tax values.

The total taxable value for county is $4,934,827,134 and the total taxable value for farm to market is $4,646,387,556.

The effective tax rate is .51487 for 2011 under property tax code.

The court also voted unanimously to make fishing and recreation along Bailey Road safer by lowering the speed limit to 30 mph.

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Salvation Army gets boost from business Nicole Gibbs For The Record On Tuesday, the Orange County Car Crew presented Michael Cox, Captain of the Orange County Salvation Army, with a check in the amount of $8068. This group of automobile dealerships pledged to donate $25 per vehicle sold during the month of July to the Orange facility and challenged local businesses to donate as well.

The total amount given by the Car Crew was $4,400 and donations from Orange Savings Bank, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Dominion Forms, KOGT, DuGood Credit Union, Infocus, Gopher Industrial, Akrotex and J Scotts Aflorist made up the additional $3,688.

Cox was also given $1,000 from the Orange County Board of Realtors and $500 from Jerry Hughes Realty.

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WORLD SERIES! Bridge City Softball Champs Heading To World Series

The Bridge City Jr. All-Stars won the Regional tournament Tuesday and will compete in the Little League World Series to be held next week in Kirkland, Wash. Kneeling: Kellyn Cormier and Katelyn Dickerson. Standing L-R: Brooke Derouen, Bailee Bacon, Sabryn Crain, Faith Kaufman, Kaleigh Carter, Skylar Kahla, Haley Mills, Kasey Frederick, Katelyn Dickerson, Ashlyn Mitchell, Harleigh Myers and Hannah Faulk. Back row: Coach Hilton Bacon, Julie Kahla-manager; and Coach Justin Frederic.

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County looks closer at budget

past week, the court heard from several departments about their needs and expenditures and looked at ways that they could trim the $5,039,257 capital outlay.

The sheriff’s department is asking for nine new vehicles under the budget for next year along with other requests, bringing their request to $319,781. Five V8 vehicles are needed for patrol, three V6, unmarked vehicles for the narcotics division and one staff vehicle. Commissioners said that they can tentatively approve that, but if budget crunches come down, they will need to cut two of the V6 vehicles.

“Would the department be able to

function with seven vehicles?” John Dubose, commissioner for precinct III, asked Sheriff Keith Merritt.

“We will continue to do our job regardless,” Merritt said.

THIBODEAUX The price of V6 vehicles is $31,422 each.

When asked if more seizure vehicles could be used, Merritt said that they could look into that, but that a seizure vehicle must be utilized for two years.

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“It is against the law for us to just seize a vehicle for revenue,” he said.

The Orange County Airport was requesting $139,696 for new needs including new office furniture, a Ford Fusion vehicle, a RAMP grant worth $100,000 and new flag poles. The court said that they can tentatively approve this, but will leave out the vehicle, trimming $18,000 from their budget.

The county tentatively cut Road and Bridge’s $405,000 budget by $65,000, taking out one side cutter,which will leave them with one instead of the two originally requested.

Shelter of Last Resort breaks ground mum impact to the county’s budget is fantastic,” said Thibodeaux. “That’s also a great sign when you can do it with cash.”

He said no money is being borrowed for this building.

Jeff Kelley-emergency management coordinator gave a special thanks to Mark Wimberly and Tina Lewis.

“I don’t think we could have done it without you,” he told Lewis. She is a disaster recovery specialist for the state. Lewis helped with the application phase and made sure all the compliances were adhered to. She will also pay the contractors.

The multi-purpose building will house county offices for Texas AgriLife, Building Codes and Permits and will be used as emergency management operations. The other half of the building will be a large event center with a commercial kitchen and banquet facilities that will also serve as a shelter of last resort and shelter firstresponders in emergency situations. In a banquet style setting, the building will accommodate 600. It could shelter 400750 first responders, depending on how it was set up, according to Kelley.

“It’s a little over 50,000 square feet. The entire building is hardened to tornado shelter standards. That was part of the requirements for the funding,” said Kelley.

The building will be made of concrete walls and a concrete roof. It is designed to withstand 200 miles per hour winds.

“There are some conference rooms in there that we’ve designed with medical

special needs in mind,” said Kelley.

“Whenever we evacuated for Gustav the last ambulance that we had in our possession left double loaded and we had no more patients. During Ike, when we evacuated, the last ambulance we had left triple loaded and no more calls. In the middle of the night, the last bus left with 15 people on it that didn’t have transportation. So, we are one mechanical failure, one flat tire away from having some folks we can’t deal with on any given evacuation. So we have designed a couple of those rooms with special needs things so in case something like that were to occur, we could take care of them,” said Kelley.

“We’ve never had a dedicated emergency operations center in Orange County.

We’ve used the AT&T building or the Mauriceville Elementary School. A lot of thanks to those folks for letting us use the facilities, but in today’s world, they just don’t cut it and Ike proved that.

“Ike was tens of millions of dollars worth of response and recovery for Orange County. It was all conducted out of a whole bunch of different locations; very difficult to manage. This should simplify and make that a whole lot better.

“It’s not designed to be a public shelter, it’s important to know that,” said Kelley.

“It’s only designed as a medical special needs shelter of last resort and a shelter for first responders.

“I started out here five or six years ago, developed a punch list of what I really wanted to try to get done and this was the

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last big thing I had on that punch list,” said Kelley.

There are plans in the future with the C.H.A.M.P.S. organization to build an arena, baseball/softball fields and other amenities on this site.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center offers support group

The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409832-6530.

Bridge City HS Class of 1991 to hold 20 year reunion

The 1991 graduating class of Bridge City High will hold their 20 year class reunion on the weekend of Aug. 12-13.

There will be a private party at Madison’s in Beaumont at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. Early bird ticket prices are $40 for individuals and $75 for couples by June 15. Please go to their web site at http://BCClass1991. classquest.com for all details. For more information, e-mail Malinda Boudreaux mboudreaux1@gt.rr.com.

Salvation Army

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amount to $9568. Captain Cox told The Record Newspapers earlier last month that his goal was $10,000 and he just about made it.

“I want to thank [all of the business that got together to help us] because now we’ll have so many more people this month that we’ll be able to keep their electricity on and purchase more food for their household,” Captain Cox said. “Thank you for helping us better serve our community.”

Captain Cox and his wife, Laura, came to join the Orange County Salvation Army in June. The Orange facility has been in a financial crunch for sometime now and this donation will be able to help them in such a big way.

The Orange facility offers food, utility payments, rent assistance, etc. to those who so desperately need it. They help, on average, about ten families per day, but has seen as many as 25 families a day for food. Their pantry has been running partially stocked but they have helped who they with what they’ve had in their stores. Food and monetary donations are always welcomes and very much needed.

For more information on the Salvation Army and the assistance they provide, please call 409-883-4232.

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BCLL softball champs headed to World Series Penny Leleux For The Record

The Orange County Salvation Army received a generous gift from the local businesses on Tuesday.

Michael Cox, Captain of the Orange facility, was presented with just under $10,000.

Bridge City Heritage Fest performances by local dance studios, a tai kwon do exhibition, and style shows by area clothing retailers. There will also be an ongoing slide show of photographs from Bridge City yesteryear. Food booths will be outdoors.

The festival will also feature an antique and classic car show and all day bingo with door prizes for the winners. There will also be a photogenic contest for newborns to 18 years old.

Entry fee is $10 and non-professional photos are required.

A beer garden is being provided by Giglio Distributing Co. of Beaumont and will be near the band stand. Dancing will be in the pavilion.

“We will also have silent auction offering an acoustic guitar autographed by Lady Antebellum,” Williams said, “Also an original decorative cross by Robin’s Nest, an overnight Dixie Landin’ Theme Park and Blue Bayou Water Park pass for four with dinner and hotel accommodations, and the list is growing.”

A children’s area at the festival will include games, a coin toss, duck pond, ring toss, milk bottle baseball throw, Plinko and a cow patty throw.

The future ‘Bridge City Heritage Park’ will adjoin the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge. The rare swing bridge was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The property will also be the home of the ‘Gisela and Tony Houseman Nature and Heritage Center,’ an over 4,000 square foot facility on piers overlooking the property. A portion of the facility will be devoted to Bridge City history and heritage.

The master plan for the park and the visitors center is currently being designed by renowned Bridge City based architect Mark Magnuson and his firm Mark Magnuson & Associates Inc. “The festival is a way of bringing visitors to Bridge City, celebrate local history and raise funds to help make the waterfront park a reality,” Williams said. Blocks of room for festival goers are being offered at special rates from La Quinta and Econolodge in Bridge City. Williams foresees a time when future festivals will be held on the site of the waterfront park.

Last April, Gisela Houseman became a partner in the project placing the property within reach of the fund raising efforts of the Histori-

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cal Museum of Bridge City. Ms. Houseman also proposed to build the large multi-purpose facility there and donate it to the organization.

The Historical Museum of Bridge City had taken a lead role in acquiring the property. Total cost for the entire project, including development, is still to be determined. The initial goal of the nonprofit is to raise $250,000 to complete the purchase of the land. The City of Bridge City will be the eventual property owner and maintain the park.

According to Mark Dunn, president of the organization, once the master plan is completed a Capitol Campaign will be launched seeking donors, grants and all available funding from industry, corporations and individuals. A special account has been set up at Bridge City Bank for donations to the waterfront park project. All donations are tax deductible including materials and labor.

As proposed, the waterfront park on Cow Bayou would be ideal for numerous recreational and educational activities. It would include an amphitheater, playgrounds, a broad boardwalk along the bulkhead, period style lighting throughout the park and along the shoreline, covered picnic tables, walking trails, floral gardens and concessions. The park will have access for boaters.

The Gisela and Tony Houseman Nature and Heritage Center will house the vast Tony and Gisela Houseman collection of art, photography, artifacts and wildlife trophies from around the world. The facility is intended to provide the children of Southeast Texas an opportunity to learn about conservation, wildlife and it’s natural habitat.

Booth prices for the festival start at $40 for craft and exhibit vendors inside the Community Center. Food vendors will be assembled outdoors and start at $65. There are several different sizes for both, electrical and non-electrical.

For more information about the Bridge City Heritage Festival contact Paige Williams at 409-670-3192 or e-mail the organization, info@ bridgecityhistory.com. The Historical Museum of Bridge City also has a Facebook page. To enter a child or teenager in the photogenic contest contact Tracey Broussard at 409-344-2341.

The Bridge City Little League Jr. All-Star softball team is headed to the World Series.

Tuesday they became the Regional Champs earning them a berth in the World Series tournament.

“We’re undefeated in regional play,” said team manager Julie Kahla in a phone interview Tuesday with The Record. “We played the championship today and it went into 10 innings. We scored in the bottom of the 10th,” she said.

Kellyn Cormier pitched all 10 innings in a shut-out with a final score of 1-0.

Kaleigh Carter hit in the winning run made

by Hannah Faulk.

“We leave for Washington Saturday and we’ll be there for a week.” said Kahla. We’ll be playing teams from Africa, China, Canada, Philippines and there is going to be another U.S. team there. We’re guaranteed four games and then we’ll go into a double elimination bracket. We’ll probably be there the entire week.”

She said this is the first time for a local team to go to the World Series. “I don’t ever remember a girl’s team going to Regionals, much less the World Series. It’s a dream come true for these kids.”

Kahla said they kept the girls focused this week in Midland and took them bowling Monday to get their minds off of the tournament.

She said they had a good two hour practice after that.

“They wanted it,” said Kahla. “They know this is their last year to ever do it–and we’re doing it.”

Flying to Kirkland, Washington Saturday, the girls will have their first game Sunday.

The girls will be in pool B. Their first game is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. PDT, Field B. The other three guaranteed games are scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. PDT, Field A; Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.

PDT, Field B; and Thursday at 1:45 p.m. PDT, Field B. Outcomes of those games will determine their places for the semifinal round if they advance.

The other team from the United States representing the Southeast is Palma Ceia from Tampa, Fla. They will play in pool A. This means the two U.S. teams will not face each other until possibly the semifinal round later in the week.

Only the championship game will be televised on ESPN Saturday, August 20. Preliminary games have a link to a live scoreboard:

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http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/scoreboard.html?leagueid=686. To see the brackets check out: http://www.jrsoftballworldseries. com/schedule.asp.

Members of the All-Star team are Hannah Faulk, Kellyn Cormier, Brooke Derouen, Bailee Bacon, Faith Kaufman, Sabryn Crain, Kaleigh Carter, Skylar Kahla, Katelyn Dickerson, Kasey Frederick, Haley Mills, Harleigh Myers and Ashlyn Mitchell.

Coaches for the team are Hilton Bacon and Justin Frederic.

Cowling named Melvin Jones fellow

Ron Douglas Cowling Sr. of Orange has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in recognition of his commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is the Foundation’s highest honor. It is recognition of commitment to humanitarian service.

Cowling is a member of the Orange Lions Club. He recently received a finely crafted plaque and lapel pin acknowledging his dedication to the foundation’s humanitarian goals.

As a Melvin Jones Fellow, Ron becomes a part of the growing network of individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life for people locally and in communities around the world.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship is a recognition presented to those who donate US $1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others. It is the backbone of LCIF, providing 75 percent of the foundation’s revenue.

Contributions can be made by individuals.

Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International.

Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. There are more than 318,000 Melvin Jones Fellows worldwide who provide more than 75 percent of the Foundation’s revenue. LCIF was ranked by a Financial Times study as the #1 non-governmental organization with which to partner. Learn more at www.lcif.org.

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From the Creaux’s Nest DIDN’T I JUST DO THIS? Well, here I sit, ready to embark on another week of writing. I look at the blank sheet and have no idea what I will write. I will try not to be too hard on some of the natives but I really don’t know what will come out of this head. If I think it, I say it. That has often gotten me in trouble but I mean no harm, when I say it, I believe it is so.

Nothing says we have to agree and maybe you will learn something you didn’t know. I have to remind myself that at least 45,000 folks will read this column and there’s probably that many opinions. I also try to have a little fun and not be too serious. The Cajun story is always popular but sometimes I forget and repeat one but not very often. Some weeks I don’t get around much to hear what the natives are up to. This is one of those weeks but I’ll take a stab at it. I hope you will come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

WE ARE WHERE WE ARE What happened? It’s been coming on for a longtime and shouldn’t have been unexpected. Raising the debt-ceiling debacle didn’t help confidence around the world. The Tea Party resistance, because of their pledge to Grover Norquest and their allegiance to his group, rather than to the well being of the country, hung the process up way too long. The speaker finally had to forge a deal with some Democratic votes to be able to raise the debt ceiling and avoid disaster. During the last election I said, in this column, whoever won the presidency would not be very popular in a couple of years. That was without even knowing about the Tea Party that would say “NO” to everything. I bet Hillary and McCain are thanking their lucky stars. The downgrading looks bad but we’ve been through a lot worse. In 2009 and 2010 the country was faced with a deep recession and looking at a dark depression that was avoided by saving the auto industry and seeing that the large banks didn’t collapse. We’re going to avoid a double dip recession but a silver lining is that oil prices may get down to $75 a barrel and that will free up gas at the pump more for ordinary citizens. A mistake President Obama made was that when he had the chance he should have let the Bush 2007 tax breaks to the super rich end. Instead he extended it, with all its loopholes. When the Bill was created it was sold that by giving this break to the super rich jobs would be created.

It did just the opposite. We lost eight million jobs afterward. Breaks to people like Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Lebron James, A-Rod, entertainers, pro-athletes and Wall Street brokers doesn’t create jobs. We wouldn’t be where we are with the S&P AA rating if the debt ceiling would have included revenues, not just cuts to Medicare and other entitlements. What the “Super Committee” of Democrats and Republicans come up with in November will determine if the American dream is still possible. I warned about 401 K’s during the debt ceiling debates, just like I warned about the excessive spending in the Bush years. I quote, “Someday, we will have to pay the piper. It will be ugly. Brace for it. The next administration will take the heat.” Jan. 2008.”

CONDOLENCES We were sad to learn about the death of Mildred Hatton, 91, who passed away August. 5. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Paul United Methodist, the church she attended many years and served as church secretary for 24 years. We had known Ms. Mildred for many years and knew her to be a sweet, wonderful lady. We at the newspaper had kept up with her and never failed to mention her birthday each year on April 17. Over the years we had written several stories about her and her late husband, Melvin Hatton, who was a member of the Hatton pioneer family of Bridge City. He also was famous for his knife making. He and Ms. Mildred were true pillars of the community. They were parents and grandparents to a remarkable family. To her children Milla Don, Mike and Mark and their families, we are deeply saddened in the loss of your wonderful mother. The community has lost a great person, always a lady, always so kind. May she rest in peace. She will live in all of our memories. Please see obit.

TIDBITS AROUND THE NATION For the first time in 45 years Jerry Lewis will not the host Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. He was abruptly fired and will no longer serve as national chairman. In 50 years, Lewis has raised $2.5 billion. During the height of it’s popularity the Telethon featured stars like Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace, The Supremes, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra and a host of others. Interest has been falling in the 20-hour show, which will be shaved down to six hours. The Internet has emerged as a better generator of donations. Lewis and his followers are unhappy with the move. No more “You’ll Never Walk

Alone.” That’s how it goes when the time comes to turn old folks to pasture. Not fair but a fact of life.*****Bob Dylan will release a batch of unfinished Hank Williams songs on Oct. 4 called “The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams.” Dylan, Merle Haggard, Jack White, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow and other musicians have created the music for Hank’s unpublished lyrics. Hank’s granddaughter Holly, Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Alan Jackson and Patty Lovelace are helping to select the lyrics from the stockpile of notes left in a briefcase when Hank died in 1953.*****Rapper Lil Wayne is accused of stealing the song “Bedrock,” and is being sued for $15 million. The song peaked at No. 2 on Billboard. Now folks, stealing a rap song is a first for me, I thought they made that stuff up as they went along*****Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was bilked out of money made off his name. He has filed a lawsuit against his stepdaughter Lisa Cannon. What next?*****Eighty-two percent, in a Time/CBS poll, disapprove of Congress.

Four out of five people said that the debt ceiling debate was more about gaining political advantage then doing what was best for the country. The polls showed Republicans in Congress shoulder more of the blame than President Obama.*****Forecasters predict 14 to 19 named storms. They upped their forecast because the Atlantic and Gulf waters remain extremely warm. Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. The bulk of activity usually comes between August and October. There’s a good chance a storm will hit Houston and the lower Gulf Coast.*****Coaches vote Oklahoma No. 1. For the first time in many years. Texas A&M is ranked higher than Texas. A&M is No. 9, U.T. is No. 24. Alabama, Oregon, LSU and Florida State round out the top five.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 13 Years Ago, 1998 Four year old little Erica Edgerly wins the Miss South Texas America Petite Princess 1998 title. She also won Most Photogenic and the Spirit Trophy. She has a seven year old brother, Alex, and a 20 month old sister Macy.

Their parents are John and Stephanie Edgerly. Grandparents Flo and Gene usually attend the pageants if it’s not during Judge Flo’s deer hunting season. (Editor’s note: The kids are grown now. Erica is 17, Alex, 20 and Macy is nearing 15.)*****Becky and Dr. Mark Messer have moved into their new home in Waterwood.*****Charlotte and Dow Gene Anderson went to a fishing lodge in Canada recently. No phones, no television, no honeymooning. The lodge rooms were divided only by hospital room curtains. They caught 962 fish and could bring only four back to the United States.*****This year marks 25 years Nancy Vincent has been with Orange Savings Bank. She received a Rolex watch. (Editor’s note: Thirteen years have gone by which would now make 38 years with the bank. She must have been a teenager when she started. What a gal.)*****Glenn Sterling returns to work this week after being hospitalized with a heart problem.)

33 Years Ago-1978 County Judge Pete Runnels declares Sunday, Aug. 20 as “LCM Country Music Day.” Singer Don Williams and the Oak Ridge Boys will appear for a big show at Bear Stadium. The money raised will fund the LCM’s band trip to the Fiesta Bowl. The trip will cost $40,000. Williams and the Oak Ridge Boys are new on the music scene but are getting very popular.*****A beautiful lady, Ann Guidry, wife of Andy Guidry, died Aug. 14. She left behind her beautiful children, Paula, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Paul, Richard and David.*****Pop Stewart, 75, owner of LouAnn’s dies.*****Major Inman elected mayor of Orange over Davis Cooper. He replaces Paul Hale.*****Howard Morse and Dr. J.E. Barnett are added to the Bridge City State Bank board of director’s as advisory members. (Editor’s note: Howard still serves on the board.*****Joe C. Majors III, “Chuck” to most, has been accepted to the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. (Editor’s note: Chuck went on to become a dentist. He is now in practice in Caldwell, Texas. He’s the son of Dr. Joe and Mary Majors of Bridge City.*****Roy and Phyl Dunn hosted the monthly “Gourmet Club” at their home then the group took in Sartin’s at Sabine Pass.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Joe Allen, Leslie Smith, Max Powell, Timmy Bryd, Bill Loyd, Bill Smith, Bree Anne Collins, Louise Kent, Susan Eby, Olivia Satir, Morgan Taylor, Rene Danna, Deborah Bayliss, Jared Sleeman, Jennifer Babin, Chris Bailey, Hal Brown, Ricky Manuel, Melissa Cox, Ken Phelps, Lyn Goodwin, Monty Eshbach, Wade Estes, Terry Walles, Aaron MacCammond, Ada Bridges, Andrew Glover, Diane Justice, Jerry Windham, Kevin Berry, Lindsey Schaffer, Myrtle Singletary, Bill Triggs, Britanie Long, Charlotte Conn, Christina Myers, Tiffany Schlicher, Gavyn Fisher, Kristie Gunn, Valerie Richter, Brandi Arnold, Norma Smith, Beth Holm, Christine Johnson, Jorge Cortez, Rachel Daigle, Gwen Boehme, Joe Sanders and Martha Armstrong.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Bridge City Jr. All-Star girls have made it to the Little League World Series. They were undefeated in Regional play and Tuesday earned a berth at the LLWS after a ten inning shut-out with a final score of 1-0. They will leave for Kirkland, Wash. Saturday and have their first game Sunday. Members of the team include: Kellyn Cormier, Katelyn Dickerson, Brooke Derouen, Bailee Bacon, Sabryn Crain, Faith Kaufman, Kaleigh Carter, Skylar Kahla, Haley Mills, Kasey Frederick, Katelyn Dickerson, Ashlyn Mitchell, Harleigh Myers and Hannah Faulk. The girls are coached by Hilton Bacon and Coach Justin Frederic. Julie Kahla is the team manager.*****Somewhere in this newspaper be sure to read “The Green Thing.” Thanks to my special friend Mary for this great piece.***** Jaden Dillon, former Bridge City star and McNeese pitching ace, has transferred to A&M Kingsville where he’s getting a full baseball ride. This summer he pitched in an East Texas League and constantly pitched 92-94 miles per. From start to finish, we wish this young man the best.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dined at Robert’s Restaurant and Steak House last week. Always a great meal at Robert’s. The girls, Judge Janice, Brandy Slaughter, Donna Scales, Christy Kourey and Shirley Zimmerman added spark and beauty to the gathering. This week the Bunch will dine with Uncle Jim at Novrozsky’s. Everyone is always welcome to attend.*****Miss Pearl Burgess, Or-

ange County’s Poet Laureate, has written a great poem on the Depression Years. Good timing for the times we’re facing. At age 90, Ms. Pearl hasn’t lost her edge. I wish I was as sharp.*****I found out a very interesting fact about Judge David Peck which Nicole wrote about in this issue. I’m sure getting some good reports on the job Judge Peck is doing and that’s kind of scary. Maybe if I check with Judge Pat I can find a little dirt. By the way Judge Peck, Elvis died Aug. 16, 1977. That was 34 years ago and I know he was one of your heroes in your prime.*****The Salvation Army reached a $10,000 goal Tuesday thanks to some area merchants. See story.*****Over the past weekend, Gov. Rick Perry and Michelle Bachmann tried to “Out God”each other. So much for separation of church and state. Personally, I believe all the Christian stuff is aimed at Romney, a Mormon. As soon as Perry announces, if he does, we’ll all find out if he walks on water. He always reminds me of the Sopranos, a series I enjoyed. *****District Clerk Vickie Edgerly just returned from a long weekend in Austin where she visited son Ryan and his wife Erica.

The main purpose of the visit however was to spend time with two-year-old Hazen. Hazen is named after her father Hazen Kenney. Vickie says she sure misses little Hazen wrapping his arms around her legs and telling her “I love you MeMom.” *****A few folks celebrating their special day this week. Our friend William “Bill” Smith, the old train engineer, the boy from Arkansas, marks another birthday on Aug. 10. ***Monty Eshbach, a special youngun to Ms. Dot, will celebrate Aug. 13, also our great pal and Met Life Insurance guy Clint Landry. ***Bill Triggs and Charlotte Conn, both mark their birthdays on Aug. 14. ***Pretty Kristie Gunn celebrates on Aug. 15. Chris and Cindy’s little girl is a big girl now. I bet with the baby grown they feel older. Time doesn’t stand still. ***** FaceBook friends having birthdays are Jason Broussard, Jennifer Cohnour and Myra Sanders, Aug. 10***Marilyn Trevino, Lyndon Sharpton and Stephanie Latiolais, Aug. 11***Angel Birdwell, Darrell Quebodeaux, Kevin Philen and Pat Caillavet, Aug. 12. ***Wendl Adkins and Shawn Hanson, Aug. 13. ***Kent Hutchison celebrates Aug. 14. ***Kelley Peny, Cheryl Engle and Phyllis Hennigan, Aug. 15. ***Brandi Clark celebrates on Aug. 16. Happy birthday to all. *****Being pretty and sexy nowadays goes deep into the years. Example Halle Berry turns 45 on Aug. 14; Madonna reaches 53 on Aug. 16. *****Happy anniversary this week to James and Betty Nazat, who celebrate their 55th on Aug. 14.

Father Fernandez, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, married them in Port Arthur in 1956. Best wishes for many more healthy, happy years. ***Also celebrating on Aug. 13th is our longtime friends Janet and James Fontenot. I’m not sure how many years but I’m going to guess 56, even though Janet doesn’t look a year older than that.

Keep on keeping on.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS On August 10, Antonio Banderas will be 51 and Justin Theroux, 40. ***Hulk Hogan will be 58 on Aug. 11; Will Friedle, 35 and Joe Rogan, 44. ***On Aug. 12, Bruce Greenwood will be 55, Pete Sampras, 40; Casey Affleck, 36 and Maggie Lawson, 31. *** On Aug. 13, Danny Bonaduce will be 52. ***Danielle Steel will be 64 on Aug. 14; Catherine Bell, 43 and Sarah Brightman, 51. ***Ben Affleck will be 39 on Aug. 15; Kerri Walsh, 33; Debra Messing, 43 and Joe Jonas, 22. ***On Aug. 16; Kathie Lee Gifford will be 58; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 64 and Steve Carell, 48.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Calvin Badeaux him, would take off some time and his wife Agnes wouldn’t hear from him for weeks. He wouldn’t keep a job or give her any money so Agnes her filed for a divorce charging non-support. Da case came up in Judge Oris Comeaux’s court. Da judge award Agnes da divorce and he said to Calvin, “Mr. Badeaux, I have decided to give Agnes $400 a moun’h for support.” Calvin say, “Well dats fine Judge, Tank you, tank you very much and once in a while I’ll try to chip in a few bucks myself.”

C’EST TOUT Dallas is just a couple of days away from reaching an all time record, 42 days with temps 100 degrees or better.

Texas is really burning up but so are many other places in the country. It’s really affecting prices at the store, especially produce but also other items. *****The sky isn’t falling but I wonder where Sen. Cornyn and our Texas congressional delegation was when all this accumulation of present indebtedness was in progress. In looking up their record I can tell you that the senator and our area congressman voted 96 percent to 98 percent for the failed Bush policies. I’ve never heard one say they should share in the blame for where we find ourselves today. Given the hand Obama was dealt, plus the announcement, before he was even sworn in, that the GOP would not work with him under any scenario, hasn’t helped to advance jobs and the economy. A lot of people are doing quite well. It’s the poor and middle-class and the million people who will lose their homes this year that will suffer.

The rich will get richer. No, the sky won’t fall; it will just feel like it.*****I believe the recall election in Wisconsin will be good for Democrats, replacing three Republicans with three Democrats and regaining control.*****Well, I thank you for tuning in, remember the views expressed in this column belong to The Creaux and I, no one else.

Please read us cover to cover. If you know of a good story that should be published, let us know. Remember to check us out several times daily on our website, TheRecordLive. com. for updated news happenings. I’ve done all the damage I can do for another week. I’ve got to get out of here.

Take care and God bless.

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For The Record Orange woman arrested after altercation Staff Report

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Tuesday evening, Aug. 2, officer J.D. Dempsey, with the Orange Police Dept., responded to an assault call on Dupont Dr. Upon arrival, Officer Dempsey met with Amberly Petisca.

Petisca told police that she had walked out of her bedroom to get a bottle of water from the kitchen. She said that at that time, her mother in law, Melinda Chappell, confronted her in the kitchen.

Petisca said that when Chappell confronted her, she told her boyfriend, Cody Chappell to call the police. She said she called the police due to a previous assault, that happened the night before.

Petisca also said that after Cody Chappell called 911, Melinda Chappell slapped her across the left side if her face. At this time, Petisca said she pushed Melinda Chappell to the side and walked outside to call police.

When officers examined Petisca, they could visually see a red hand print on her cheek. Petisca stated she felt pain and discomfort because of the contact.

As Officer Dempsey entered the house to speak with Melinda Chappell, who said she and Petisca were fighting, but that she (Chappell) had done nothing wrong.

Police could immediately smell alcohol on Melinda Chappell’s person and found it difficult to understand her because of her state of intoxication.

Melinda Chappell was taken into custody and charged with assault/family violence.

Weekly Orange Police Beat Staff Report

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Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 3 and the morning of Aug. 9: Two calls on a mental subject; three public assists; three cases of burglary, forced entry on a residence; four calls on other public services; two terroristic threats; two calls on found property; three calls on theft, other; nine cases of traffic accidents with vehicle damage; two cases of possession of marijuana; five calls

Two arrested on public intoxications charges Staff Report

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of public intoxication; five class A calls; three calls on damaged private property; three follow-up investigations; two cases of shoplifting; and 25 warrants were served.

Single instances included: aggravated assault, family, knife/ cut; assist other agency; vehicle theft; other alarm; class A, family violence; burglary, forced entry, non-residence; criminal trespass; damaged property to a business; juvenile runaway; rape, strong arm; simple assault; miscellaneous incident; other controlled substance; unattended death; unauthorized use of a vehicle; civil problem; and larceny from a vehicle.

Marriage licenses issued by the office of Karen Jo Vance, Orange County Clerk for the week Aug. 1 through Aug. 5

Brian T. Smith and Allison F. Morgan Ahmad R. Raymond and Pearlena L. Bell Chester D. Lafley and Tanya R. Williams Jacob C. Fowler and Tracie J. Ray Jonathan M. Swearingen and Stormi N. Wright Jacob L. Cormier and Misty M. Ray Jared T. Guillot and Tiffaney S. Gordon Casey L. Jenkins and Sarah A. Wofford Brady K. Williams Jr. and Brittany M. Lowe Jacob L. Smith and Dallas S. Skinner Gary J. Heintschel and Nelda R. LeBeouf Louis Manuel III and Lethia P. Simmons Johnathon B. Dees and Aubrie L. Jordan George J. Daniels and Jayne M. Mladinich Erik A. Hoover and Cathy G. Chance Joseph A. Brown and Brandi N. Kendrick Kenneth N. Weaver Jr. and Tiisha A. Berg James L. Vincent and Laura R. Wooten

Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4, Officer James Roy, with the Orange Police Dept., responded to a call regarding a stranded motorist on IH-10. When Officer Roy arrived on the scene, he met with two white males who both had the odor of alcohol on them. One man was standing outside the vehicle and one was sitting in the passenger seat of the car.

As police spoke with the men, they observed that both men had glassy, blood-shot eyes and slurred speech as they spoke.

Both were unsteady on their feet and admitted they had been drinking alcohol.

The men, who were identified as 42 year old Richard Q. Roland, of St. Pete Beach, Fla., and 48 year old Robert Andrew Roland, of Las Vegas, Nev., were both taken into custody as police believed them to be in danger to themselves, and in danger of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Both men were transported to the Orange County Jail, where they were booked on public intoxication charges.

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Community Bulletin Board Farmers’ Market held Wed. and Sat. The Orange County Farmers’ Market has opened for the season and expanded to include Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., in addition to the usual 6:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown.

The following items are now available: Pears, watermelon, black-eyed peas, bell peppers, okra, eggplant, banana peppers, a variety of jams, jellies, and canned vegetables, fresh eggs, local honey, baked goods, granola, blueberry lemonade, and Gulf shrimp.

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 in need of garage sale donations American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 needs your donations for a fundraiser garage sale on August 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post at 108 Green Ave.

BC Band Boosters link sale set for Aug. 13 Bridge City Band Boosters will hold a link sale and car wash on Saturday, Aug. 13 there in the parking lot at ProMiles from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All band students and parents are encouraged to participate.

Bridge City Heritage Festival set for Oct. 1 The Historical Museum of Bridge City is hosting the Bridge City Heritage Festival on Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bridge City Community Center grounds. There will be live musical entertainment, carnival rides, antique cars, crafts and exhibits, a silent auction, bingo, children’s games and much more. For those interested in a craft/exhibit or food booth space, please contact Paige Williams at 409-738-3743, Tracey Broussard at 409344-2341, Lisa Beuhler at 409-988-9999 or by email at info@ bridgecityhistory.com to receive a vendor packet.

American Legion to honor those who serve our country The American Legion Post 49 family invites the community to join in a program honoring our hometown heroes serving in the Armed Forces and their families.

On August 25 at 6 p.m. the celebration will begin with the Blue Star Salute at the American Legion Post 49 hall, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange.

There will be cake and drinks for our guests.

All are welcome to help show the respect due these true defenders of our freedom.

For The Record

As Texas schools prepare to open this month amid scorching August heat, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today the Texas Cool Schools grant program to help public schools replace old, inefficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

“Across the state, many public school districts are facing smaller budgets and increased operating costs,” Combs said.

“Energy cost is the third-largest budget category for schools, and aging heating and cooling systems are the biggest contributor to this problem.”

Competitive grants ranging from $100,000 to $2 million are available. The application deadline for school districts is Sept.

1, 2011. The grants are funded with up to $25 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency programs offered by the Comptroller’s State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).

“Using this money to help school districts replace old heating and cooling systems will help districts stretch their maintenance budgets during tough times, and installing energy efficient new units will reduce utility bills and ease the burden on local taxpayers for years to come,” Combs said.

Complete information and rules for the Texas Cool Schools grant program are available at http://www.secostimulus.org/ coolschools/.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

Families Sought to Host High School Exchange Students Bridge City HS Class of 1991 to hold 20 year reunion SHARE! is looking for HOST PARENTS to host international exchange students for the 2011/2012 fall semester or school year.

The students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal experiences. Host families provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding, and a genuine desire to share the American way of life.

SHARE! families are diverse! Traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, and retired couples are wonderful host families. High school aged boys and girls from over 20 countries will be arriving late August to attend local high schools while living with their host family. Persons interested in hosting or obtaining more information can contact Yvette Coffman at 800-941-3738 or visit www.sharesouthwest. org.

American Legion to host fund-raising garage sale American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 will be having a fundraiser garage sale on August 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The American Legion Post 108 Green Ave. in Oranget.

For more information Contact Donna 409-828-1488 or Dianne 409-313-0990.

American Legion of host pool tournament The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every

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Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum.

The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-3304847.

Program highlights: Only specific types of HVAC projects and equipment are eligible for Texas Cool Schools grants. HVAC equipment replaced must be at least 10 years old as of August 2011. Projects must impact classrooms — administration buildings, field houses and auxiliary buildings are not eligible. Each school district is eligible for only one Texas Cool Schools grant, but the grant can cover the cost of replacing HVAC systems on multiple campuses within the district. All HVAC projects must be installed by a licensed Texas air conditioning contractor, who must certify proper installation of eligible equipment. HVAC projects must be completed by April 30, 2012.

The 1991 graduating class of Bridge City High will hold their 20 year class reunion on the weekend of Aug. 12-13. There will be a private party at Madison’s in Beaumont at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. A family skating party will be held at Spinnin’ Wheels in Orange at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. The reunion will end with a party at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13. Early bird ticket prices are $40 for individuals and $75 for couples by June 15.

Please go to their web site at http://BCClass1991.classquest.com for all details. For more information, e-mail Malinda Boudreaux mboudreaux1@gt.rr.com, and Christy Dobranski at crstydski@ gmail.com.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be December 6, 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, 6 and 7 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration.

Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.

Wildfire awareness: suburban areas Few Texans realize that homes in suburban areas can be at risk from wildfires. But whether you live in the forested areas or in suburbs on the outskirts of relatively treeless places, houses are at risk every year when wildfires sweep across the land. · Remove ladders, trellises or any other object that might serve as a path for fire to travel from ground level to the roof of a building, or from the ground into canopies of trees. · Avoid planting shrubs and trees that catch fire easily, for example: juniper, yaupon holly, pine, evergreen, eucalyptus and fir trees. Instead, plant hardwoods, crepe myrtle, red yucca, forsythia, China rose and Texas sage. · Remove any tree limbs located within ten feet of your chimney and roof. · Prune tree limbs from ground level to six feet up. · Regularly rake up leaves, dead limbs and other dead vegetation. · Remove branches, twigs and leaves from roof and gutter areas. · Prune limbs of trees and shrubs that are near the ground. · Ask power companies to clear branches away from power lines. · Stack firewood at least 100 feet away and uphill from the house. · Store gasoline, oily rags and other flammable materials in approved safety containers.

For more information on fire danger and advisories, see the Texas Forest Service website at: http://texasforestservice.tamu. edu.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

Cindy Lynne Tucker Bridge City Cindy Lynne Tucker, 35, of Bridge City passed away Sunday, July 31.

A loving daughter, sister, and mother, Cindy was born Aug. 6, 1975 and spent her first years in Gelnhausen, Germany, while her father was stationed there in the military. Upon returning to the golden triangle, she grew up in Bridge City.

Left behind are her parents, Dale and Linda Tucker of Bridge City; brother, Joseph C. Tucker of Bridge City; twin daughters, Tabitha M. Holste and Taylor R. Holste, 15 years old of Bridge City; daughter, Lindsey Hare of Baytown; and son, Haden Ballard of Nederland, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death

by Mamaw and Papaw, Dallas and Bobbye Tucker.

Cindy was a loving, beautiful woman who will be missed greatly, but knowing that she was a saved child of God and is with Jesus and the Father is the comfort that will carry us through this hard time.

Cindy loved everyone, but most of all she loved her children and wanted only the best for them.

We were and are proud to have her as our daughter. This is not goodbye but see you later.

To Be held:

Essie Marie J. Fontenot Orange Essie Marie J. Fontenot passed away on Aug. 8 after a lengthy illness Essie Marie J. Fontenot ended 84 years of love, devotion and commitment to her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Phelan officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5 p.m.

Wednesday and last throughout the night at Claybar Funeral Home. A wake will begin at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Essie was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Mesus Johnson; her brother Prempsie “Neg” Johnson and her great-granddaughter Brendi Molin. Essie is survived by her husband, Lana C. Fontenot; her son, Tommy Lee Fontenot and wife, Rose; daughter, Gloria Jean Rolen and husband, Tom; daughter, Becky Ann Molin, and husband, Steve; brother, John Johnson; sister, Love Prescott; eight grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and another one on the way.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Rolen, Chad Molin, Bryan Molin, Terry Trahan, Nathan

Rolen and Lee Fontenot. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Molin and Dakota Crawford.

Grace Richardson Swindell Orange Grace Richardson Swindell, 84, of Orange passed away Monday, Aug. 8, surrounded by her family at The Meadows.

Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

The Rev. Randall Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange will officiate. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Swindell was born March 11, 1927 in Van, Texas to Cary A. and Maude Mae (Rawls) Richardson. She was a homemaker and later worked at K-Mart. She was a member of Brownwood Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and flowers, loved to quilt and play all kinds of different games like dominoes and scrabble.

However most of all she loved her children, grandchildren and all her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, H.L. “Shorty” Swindell; seven brothers; three sisters; son-in-law, Frank Wells and great grandchildren, Jimmie and James Schatt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Lee Wells of Orange, Grace Elaine Grimes and husband, V.L. of Orange and Tracia Denise Schatt and husband, Jimmie of Henryetta, Okla.; and grandchildren, Scott Wells, Chris Wells, Jason Grimes, Talina Grimes, Chris Schatt, Bradley Schatt and Jamie Amezquita. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends who all love her dearly.

Serving as pallbearers will be V.L. Grimes, Jimmie Schatt, Scott Wells, Chris Schatt, Jason Grimes and Sam Wells.

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James W. Wayman Orange James W. Wayman, 84, of Orange passed away Friday, Aug. 5, at his home.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Deborah Wayman officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Parkersburg, W. Va. on Sept. 26, 1926, James was the son of Fred and Teresa (Steets) Wayman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked at DuPont for 30 years.

James was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Halfhill,

James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Wayman of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Deborah Wayman of Orange; daughter and son-inlaw, Jayne and Damian Marcinek of Coopersburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Bradley Wayman, Aaron Wayman and wife, Carla, Victoria Wayman, Nathan Whitaker and wife, Andrea, Tori Marcinek, and Sam Marcinek; and great-grandson, Rearden Ellis Wayman.

Nathan Whitaker, Bradley Wayman, Aaron Wayman, Sam Marcinek, Damian Marcinek and Fred Wayman served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mildred Shannon Hatton Bridge City Mildred Shannon Hatton, 91, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, August 5, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 8, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City with the Rev. Brad Morgan officiating. Burial followed at Turner Cemetery on Morning Glory Street in Bridge City.

Born in Beaumont on April 17, 1920, Mildred was the daughter of Frank Bennett Shannon Sr. and Mary Helen Rexses Shannon. She moved to Nederland as a child where she graduated in 1936. Mildred was married to Melvin Hatton in 1940, and they made their home in the Bridge City area for 58 years where she continued to live until her death.

She was a secretary at St. Paul United Methodist Church for 24 years. Mildred was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the St. Paul United Methodist Women, a life member of Bridge City PTA and a former member of the Bridge City B & PW. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Roy Melvin Hatton; two sisters, Helen Shannon Gray, Ellen Shannon Harris; and three brothers, Frank Shannon Jr., George Shannon, and William (Bill) Shannon.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Milla Don Hatton Rampmaier and husband, Floyd William Rampmaier of Osage, Ark.; sons, Roy Michael Hatton Sr. and wife, Nancy Duhon Hatton of Beaumont, Mark Curtis Hatton and wife, Cathy Sandefer Hatton of Orange; and three sisters-inlaw, Jocelyn Shannon, Marjorie Hatton, and Nora Shannon. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a dear school friend of 72 years, Eileen Newman.

Her grandsons, Corkey Bailey, Michael Hatton, Jr., Marty Hatton, Brant Hatton, Chris Federoff, Bill Hines, Amon Williams and Clark Shaver, served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters, Wanda

Bailey, Rhonda Hutchins, Paula Shaver, Wendi Hatton, Heather Williams, Shannon Federoff, Melissa Hines and Holly Wright.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church Chapel Fund, 1155 W. Round Bunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611.

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

For those who desire memorial donations, the family has asked that donations in memory of Warren be made to the Southeast Texas Food Bank, 3845 South Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, Texas 77705-4114, 409-839-8777, www.setxfoodbank.org.

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Roy Leo Munnerlyn, 72, of Orange passed away Monday, Aug. 1.

A Memorial Service were held Friday, Aug. 5, at First Baptist Church of Groves in the Heritage Hall with the Rev. Charles Miller officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory and Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Carlisle, Ark. on Aug. 2, 1939, Roy was the son of Clarence and Violet (Weaver) Munnerlyn. He served in the U.S. Army as a marksman/sharpshooter. Roy was a member of the V.F.W., the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virty Fay Munnerlyn; brothers, Clarence Raymond Munnerlyn and Johnny Wayne Munnerlyn; and sister, Francis Gail Munnerlyn.

Roy is survived by his son, Roy Allen Munnerlyn and wife, Mona of Port Neches; daughter, Tonya Munnerlyn-Bledsoe of Houston; and son, Roy Edward Munnerlyn of Shawnee, Okla. He is also survived by ten siblings, Helen Fisher of Crossett, Arkansas, Mary Ellen Wilson of McGehee, Ark., Fay Bock of Tillar, Ark., May Seaman of Tillar, Ark., Troy Munnerlyn of Buna, Freddy Munnerlyn of Missoula, Mont., Barbara Smith of Caddo, Okla., James Clyde Munnerlyn of Tyro, Ark., Dianne Horton of Caddo, Okla. and Terry Munnerlyn of Missoula, Mont.

Flowers may be sent to First Baptist Church of Groves, 4000 Grant Avenue, Groves, Texas, 77619, (409) 962-7451.

Minister Warren A. Nelson Sr., 64, of Mauriceville, passed from this life into the arms of his savior on Tuesday, August 2, from his home. Services to remember and honor his life were held on Saturday, August 6, at the Calvary’s Purchase Church, 8257 Highway 87 North in Orange, with the Rev. Timothy Linscomb, pastor of the church officiating.

Rite of committal followed services at Prien Memorial Park in Lake Charles. Services were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Warren was born on July 23, 1947 in Lake Charles, La. to his parents, Earnest Nelson and Sarah (Ottinger) Nelson.

He had lived in the Orange area for the last 26 years where he worked as a process operator at the Lanxess plant in Orange before retiring in 2006.

He was a member and an associate minister with the Calvary’s Rurchase Church in Orange. Mr. Nelson was ordained as minister on July 23, 2008 by the World Ministry Fellowship, he was considered a great worship leader and he was also a former associate minister with Serenity Oaks Ministries in Mauriceville.

Warren enjoyed being on the water, fishing and playing golf, which he did since the age of ten.

He was a very even tempered man who had a good sense of humor and he enjoyed helping others.

Warren is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Deanna Denise Nelson; his sisters, Kathy Daughtry, Jerry Davis and Betty Hannagrif; his brothers, Jim Nelson, Robert Nelson and Donald Nelson.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Suzanne Nelson of Mauriceville; his two sons, Warren A. Nelson Jr. and Todd Douglas Nelson both of Orange; his sisters, Pat Wardell of Mesquite, Texas and Bonnie Fritz of Washington, D.C.; his grandchildren, Curt Nelson, Jacqueline Nelson, Kaylyn Nelson, Jasmine Nelson, Candice Harris and Elizabeth Morris. Warren is also survived by numerous extended family.

Honoring Warren as pallbearers are Warren A. Nelson Jr., Todd Douglas Nelson, Steve Neal, Darrell Conner, Chad Kibodeaux, Jerry Smith and Bob Berry. Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Landry and Jay Brinson.

Roy Leo Munnerlyn Orange

Tommy Mack Madden Orange Tommy Mack Madden Sr., 67, of Orange passed away on Sunday, July 31, at Baptist Hospital.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

He was a native of Jonesboro, La.; born on Dec. 5, 1943 to parents Leon Thurman Madden and Lottie Williams Madden. He had lived most of his life in the Orange area. He enjoyed watching football (Dallas Cowboys) and basketball, going fishing, hunting, and playing pool. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly.

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

den; one sister, Reba Madden McKellar; and two brothers, Marvin Madden and Bobby Madden.

He is survived by his wife Theresa Nell Madden of Orange; daughters, Tina Marie Pachuca and husband, Herman Jr. of Orange, Jennifer Smith and partner, Juan Colchado of Orange, Hollie Odom and husband, Hershel of Vidor; son, Tommy Madden Jr. and partner, Kim Elmore of Orange, Burley Johnson of Orange, Robert Johnson of Orange; sister, Shirley Madden Eubanks and husband, Charles of Shreveport, La.; two brothers, Stanley Madden and wife Vivian of Pearland, Texas and Vaughn Madden of Rustin, La.; 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Harold “Sonny” Linville Simmons Jr Vidor Sonny Simmons, 58, of Vidor died Friday, Aug. 5, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 8, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial that followed at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Born on May 24, 1953 and a native of Crowley, La., he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Sonny was a blacksmith for Gulf Co for 26 years.

Sonny is survived by his wife Ronda Simmons; son Bryan Simmons and his wife Amber of Vidor; daughters Sunny Daugnty and her husband Aaron of Vidor, Beth Boudreaux and her husband Jerry of Buna, Amy McCurley and her husband Jeremiah of Vidor; parents Harold and Wanda Simmons of Vidor; brothers Billy Simmons and Doc Simmons both of Vidor; sisters Susie Colvin of Orange, Theresa Richard of Vidor, Annie Harder of Vidor and Paula Simmons of Houston; grandchildren Megan Barber, Mallorie Barber, Madeline Daugnty, Hunter Simmons, Dusti Boudreaux, Dakota Boudreaux, Keaira McCurley, Bryce McCurley and numerous nieces and nephews.

William Davis “Billy” Fontenot Nederland A funeral service for William Davis “Billy” Fontenot, 52, of Nederland will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m Thursday prior to the service.

Billy was born July 21, 1959 in Orange, and passed away Aug. 7, at his residence in Nederland. A former longtime resident of Bridge City, he attended Freedom Christian Fellowship Church in Nederland and worked in the pool maintenance. He is preceded in death by his parents, Beuford and Lillie Mae Fontenot and his brother, Hulen Fontenot.

Billy is survived by his sister, Shelia Vaughan of Orange; brother, Gordon Fontenot of Beaumont; four nieces and nephews; and 14 great nieces and nephews.

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Cooking with Katherine: Barbecued Shrimp

Katherine Aras

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Bake according to the directions on the cake mix box.

After the cake is Have you ever made done. Add butter to fig preserves and had a the top. Flip the bushel of liquid left cake over, so the over? I never know brown sugar is on what to do about that top.

Von Broussard however, about two I have always weeks ago I had an upmade fig cakes, however I alside down fig cake made for my birthday and it was unique ways used my 9 inch round pan that is three inches deep, and delicious. and using my recipe.

• brown sugar • 1 cup flour • fig juice • 1 cup milk • a box of cake mix • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 stick of butter • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon baking powder Cover a loaf pan with brown sugar, cover that with the liqPlacing the mixture into the uid left for from cooking the pan.

I would add my cooked fig preserves. Mix cake occording to the directions on figs on top of the mixture and the box. Pour over the brown bake. However this is entirely sugar and figs. I would use a different and much better.

It is Gooder’n Syrup. Von yellow cake mix, However this wasn’t.

The Shrimp are in. I just purchased the most beautiful jumbo shrimp, so wanted to try this recipe out on them.

Talk about yummy! I don’t quite understand why they call them Barbecued because they are not anything like BBQ to me. As a matter of fact, I cook them in the oven for 15 min. and well hopefully, you will see for yourself just how good they really are. Along with some fresh garlic bread and a salad makes this such an easy, fantastic meal. Oh, one more thing, I cooked around 5 lbs. of shrimp and used 1 ½ lbs. of butter, and it was enough for me. I also have a dark beer recipe that is similar, but you will have to come to one of

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Designate servers. Have someone serve the food to minimize the number of hands in the food. It also helps ensure portion control so you don’t run out of food.

Keep an eye on food. Don’t leave food unattended at room temperature for more than 2 hours. This includes dips, cheeses, luncheon meats, and anything else that may spoil. If it’s been out for a while, throw it in the trash.

Use small platters. Use small platters to serve food. This way you can replace small platters instead of refilling large ones that may have old food sitting on them. When keeping track of buffet foods, don’t top off half-filled trays

5 lbs. and pour heated sauce over each. Stir well. Cook in a 400 degree oven about 15-20 minutes turning once. Shells should be pink, the meat white and not translucent. You can empty the sauce into individual dipping bowls. Be careful not to over-cook! I like to put

ice over the shrimp to stop the cooking process after 15 minutes in the oven. Be sure to take the yummy sauce out first so you don’t water it down.

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my cooking classes to get that recipe.

Happy Eating!

5-10 lbs. of Jumbo Shrimp, heads off or on, with shells on Sauce: 1 lb. butter 1 lb. margarine 6 oz. Worcestershire Sauce 8 Tbsp. Finely Ground Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Ground Rosemary Or (5 inches Fresh Rosemary stalk) 4 lemons, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon Tabasco 2-4 cloves of garlic 3 oz. White Chardonnay Wine In a saucepan, melt butter and margarine. Add Worcestershire, pepper, rosemary, lemon slices, Tabasco, salt, garlic, wine and mix thoroughly. Divide shrimp between two large shallow pans if over

with more food. Replace the tray with fresh food.

Watch out for bugs. It can be difficult to control the conditions at outdoor parties. Heat and weather can wreak havoc when serving food. Another concern are insects. Flies carry contaminants, and if they land on food, they can ruin the meal. Keep foods covered whenever possible.

Wash produce thoroughly.

To remove dirt, food-grade waxes, pesticides, and other contaminants, always wash produce before eating, even if it says it has been previously washed.

Be cautious of allergies. Another way guests can become sick from food at a party is if they unintentionally eat something to which they are allergic. If you suspect any items would be troublesome (nuts, eggs, coconut, etc.) post the ingredients of the dish.

A party should be an enjoyable event. Ensuring guests enjoy the food -- and don’t become ill afterward -- requires practicing proper food safety.

sociation with the traveling exhibition WWI: Final Survivors. The series will feature films which represent the soldier’s perspective in five major American wars. Films also represent a variety of genres including drama, action, satire and documentary.

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Stark Museum Hosts Author Daniel Patterson Staff Report

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The Stark Museum of Art will feature a presentation by author Daniel Patterson as a part of the Lunch and Look series on Friday, Aug. 12, from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Lunch and Look: What Kind of Conservationist Was John James Audubon? What the Forgotten Manuscripts Tell Us will take place at the Education Center located at 812 Green Avenue across from the Stark Museum of Art. Box lunches will be available for pre-order for those planning to attend.

To order a box lunch and reserve a seat, call 409-886ARTS (2787) and ask for the Museum Store.

In this lunch program, author Daniel Patterson discusses recently recovered manuscripts that provide a new understanding of Audubon’s conservationism.

Patterson summarizes his approach to Audubon’s legacy below: When people learn that the creator of the magnificent folio plates of The Birds of America killed many thousands of birds, they often condemn him as a murderous sport-killer.

Others, however, continue to defend him as an early conservationist visionary preparing future Americans to preserve bird species. Unfortunately, the published record of his life and thought is rife with contradictions and inconsistencies. Recently recovered manuscripts, however, show that, while he was not the environ-

Author and editor Daniel Patterson will hold a book signing and be the guest speaker at the August 12 Lunch and Look event hosted

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mental saint some have tried to make him be, he was also not the heartless monster others have come to believe. Audubon had a surprisingly visionary conservationist ethic, but previous representations of it have oversimplified the reality and occasionally caused us to look in the wrong places. This new understanding of Audu-

bon’s particular conservationism makes him much more relevant to our discussions today of how humans should live in the natural environment.

“We are delighted to host Dr. Patterson’s visit,” says Chief Educator Elena Ivanova.

“Audubon is one of America’s greatest nature artists and many books have been written

about his life and work. However, Dr. Patterson’s research of Audubon’s conservationism is particularly important because it sheds new light on this iconic figure. Audubon’s concern about nature’s future strikes the chord in the heart of every person who cares about the environment and nature preservation today.”

The Stark Museum of Art has an extraordinary Audubon collection, which features first editions of all of Audubon’s books, including the doubleelephant folio edition of The Birds of America that belonged to the artist himself. A selection of Audubon’s prints, an early drawing and two volumes of the double-elephant folio of The Birds of America are on view in the Museum’s galleries.

Daniel Patterson has been drawn to the natural world and to books about it ever since his childhood in his western South Carolina home.

Currently, he is a scholar of early American natural history and nature writing and professor of English at Central Michigan University. His other books include Early American Nature Writers: A Biographical Encyclopedia (2008) and three volumes on the nineteenth-century American nature writer Susan Fenimore Cooper. Having completed John James Audubon’s Journal of 1826: The Voyage to The Birds of America (2011), he is now at work on a book about Audubon’s 1843 expedition on the Upper Missouri River. Dr. Patterson and his wife, Ali-

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John James Audubon’s Journal of 1826: The Voyage to The Birds of America, edited

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More information on the program, including the Café menu, can be found on the Museum’s web site, http://www. starkmuseum.org/ under Education, Programs, Lunch and Look. This event has limited seating; for those wishing to attend, lunch orders must be placed and confirmed by Thursday, August 11, at 5:00 p.m. To order a box lunch and reserve a seat, call 409.886.

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The Museum will provide complimentary coffee and will hold a door prize drawing for those in attendance.

Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

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SPORTS

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‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

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Quality fish rule O.C.A.R.C. weigh-in

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

I cannot recall an O.C.A.R.C. weigh-in ever going as smoothly as it did this past Saturday. I am still trying to decide whether or not there were just fewer fish brought to the scales or if John Thomas and his volunteers simply ironed out all of the kinks after 24 consecutive years of hosting the event!

I do, in fact, believe that there were fewer fish weighed in, but there was at least one entry in every category and, as predicted in last week’s column, we saw some nice size croaker and big catfish at day’s end. Reyna Owens won the croaker division with a 1.25-pound fish and Orbin Ross lugged a 34.4-pound catfish to the scales. We have caught a number of very solid croaker all summer long and it is good to see them rebounding as they are a very good eating fish!

The winners in the top four paying categories all weighed in very respectable fish to earn their $250 first place checks. Kevin Staudemeir’s 27-inch red was a healthy 6.75-pound fish. Candi Hall won the trout division with a 5.55-pound speck, Jim Foster proved that the flounder bite is not over with a very nice 3.52-pound flattie and Chad Kemp bested the bass fishermen with a very respectable 2.96-pound bass.

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Tom Cooper caught this nice trout on Sabine last week.

RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Dickie Colburn

Now that the 4 1/2-month lockout is a thing of the past and all the National Football League teams are in the early stages of their respective training camps, one of the big questions facing those who follow the game closely is what did those 136 days off do to this billion dollar product we will see in another month?

Some of the usual scenarios that normally prevail before training camp begins such as preseason quarterback controversies, free agent signings and key training camp injuries were all compressed into a few days last week.

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NBC’s Cris Collinsworth doesn’t think the start of this upcoming season will produce below-average regular-season action. He points out that fans shouldn’t minimize the offseason preparation that has been lost.

“In the NFL, football is taught yearround,” he said.

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Orange County High Schools 2011 Football Schedules H West Orange-Stark Mustangs

7:30 p.m. * District Games

District: UIL 21-3A

H Bridge City Cardinals

Aug. 12, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Scrimmage, Home, 7 p.m.

Aug. 18, Vidor Scrimmage, Away, 7 p.m.

Aug. 26, Nederland (Provost-Umphrey), Lamar, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 2 Friendswood, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 OPEN Sept. 16, Jasper, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24, Giddings, Conroe, 6 p.m.

Sept. 30, Kirbyville, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7, *Hamshire-Fannett (Homecoming), Home, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14, *Orangefield, Away, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21, *Bridge City, Home, 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 28, *Silsbee, Away, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4, *Hardin-Jefferson, Home, 7 p.m.

District: UIL 21-3A Aug. 12, Lumberton, Away, 6 p.m.

Aug. 18, Jasper, Home, TBA Aug. 26, Shepherd, Away, TBA Sept. 3, Vidor, Away, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9, Beaumont Kelly, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16, Kirbyville, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23, Stafford, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 OPEN Oct. 7, *Hardin-Jefferson (Homecoming), 7 p.m.

Oct. 14, *Silsbee, Home, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21, *West Orange-Stark, Away, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28, *Hamshire-Fannett (Senior Night), Home, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4, *Orangefield, Away 7:00 p.m. * District Games

H Orangefield Bobcats District: UIL 21-3A Aug. 12, Vidor Scrimmage, Home, 6 p.m.

Aug. 18, Huffman Scrimmage, Away, 11 a.m.

Aug. 26, East Chambers, Home, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2, Buna, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9, Woodville, Home, 7 p.m.

Sept. 16, Coldspring, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23, OPEN Sept. 30, Jasper (Homecoming), 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7, *Silsbee, Away, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14, *West Orange-Stark, Home, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21, *Hamshire-Fannett, Away, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28, *Hardin-Jefferson, Away, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4, *Bridge City, Home, 7 p.m. * District Games

H Vidor Pirates District: UIL 20-4A Aug. 12, Orangefield Scrimmage, TBA, TBA Aug. 20, West Orange-Stark Scrimmage, Home, 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 Texas High, at Lufkin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3 Bridge City, Home, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9 Kirbyville, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16 OPEN Sept. 23, *Nederland, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30, *Lumberton, Home, 7:30 p.m.

New WO-S Head Coach Cornel Thompson is still focused on giving the defense some pointers at the Blue and Silver scrimmage this past Saturday.

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Oct. 8, *Beaumont Ozen, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14, *Little Cypress-Mauriceville (Homecoming), Home 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21, *Beaumont Central, Away 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28, *Port Neches-Groves, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4, *Livingston (Senior Night), Home, 7:30 p.m. * District Games

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Aug. 20, Pine Drive Scrimmage, at Dickinson, TBA Sept. 10, *Texas Christian, at Houston, 11 a.m.

Sept. 16, *Brenham Christian, at Brenham, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24, Baytown Christian, at Baytown, 2 p.m.

Oct. 1, Chester High School, Home, 5 p.m.

Oct. 8, *Bellville Christian, Home, 1 p.m.

Oct. 15 Christian Life Center-Humble, Home, 4 p.m.

Oct. 21, Pine Drive Christian, at Dickinson, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29, Tomball Christian JV, Home, 2 p.m.

Nov. 4, *Living Stones, at Alvin, 7:30 p.m. * District Games

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District: UIL 20-4A Aug. 13, West Orange-Stark Scrimmage, Away Aug. 18, Silsbee Scrimmage, Home, 7 p.m.

Aug. 26, Goose Creek Memorial, Home, 7:30 Sept. 2 at Nacogdoches, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 Conroe Caney Creek, (Mauriceville Appreciation Night), Home, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16 OPEN Sept. 23 at *Lumberton, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 *Beaumont Ozen, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7 at *Beaumont Central, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 at *Vidor, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 *Port Neches-Groves (Homecoming), Home, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28 at *Livingston, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 *Nederland (Senior Night), Home,

Houston Texans donating auction proceeds to family involved in fatal crash Staff Report For The Record

HOUSTON— The Houston Texans will donate the proceeds from their first game-day auction to support three children who were orphaned and seriously injured in a car accident last month.

The Texans play the New York Jets on Aug. 15. The team’s foundation operates an auction during each home game, and the money raised will be earmarked to help 9-year-old Peter, 8-year-old Aaron and 6-year-old Willa Berry.

The children’s parents, Joshua and Robin, were killed in a collision as the family was returning home from a vacation in Colorado. Aaron and Peter are permanently paralyzed; Willa was left with several broken bones.

The tragedy has drawn national attention.

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Sammy Hall said that while the fishing on the jetties was slow, they did catch a few more quality specks in addition to Candi’s winning trout. Some of the contestants that fished the lake said that they caught decent numbers of trout, but no big fish. Kevin really got his money’s worth out of every inch of his winning redfish as the maximum qualifying length for this tournament is 27 inches!

We have had a phenomenal flounder year and caught some really nice flounder, but Foster’s 3.52-pound flounder is a darn good fish any time of the year. His fish should rekindle some interest for a number of local anglers that quit fishing for flounder when the bite got a little tougher following the recent rains.

The majority of the bass fishermen I talked with at the weigh-in said that they caught a lot of small bass, but just couldn’t catch anything over the 14-inch mark. Texas legal bass have been tough to come by for river fishermen over the past two weeks.

Most of the weekly river tournament fishermen agreed going in that a fish in the three pound class would be hard to beat. Their pre-tournament assessment proved to be right on the money as Chad Kemp easily out distanced the field with his thick bodied 2.96-pound largemouth.

Mike Chargois said that he and his partner caught at least a hundred bass over the course of the day, but all of them were small fish.He did, however, at least pay for his gas by winning the sunfish category with a .46-pound perch.It was good to see the number of goggle-eye weighed in as they really struggle when the salinity level rises in the river.

Only one white perch was weighed in, but it would have been hard to beat anyway. Willie Patin took home the money with a .91-pound crappie.Austin Borel proved that the apple does not fall far from the tree in winning the grinnel division with a 3.17-pound fish. Andy said they haven’t been able to fish much lately, but it appears that he has definitely handed down a few of his secrets.

This year’s winner of the coveted “Don Hubbard” mudcat category was Eddie Forgey. I don’t know what the tournament record is after all of these years, but Forgey had to be close with his 2.53-pound winning fish!

While the fishing was not especially easy last week, we did well through Friday. We took advantage of schooling redfish all week long and fared surprisingly well with the trout considering the weak tides. The best bite was very early with the trout, while the reds waited until it was blistering hot to do their thing each day.

We caught most of our trout on small top waters early then switched to Swim Baits and Suspending lures to catch them later in the morning. Swimming Images, Catch V’s, Corkies and Maniac Mullets all produced at least a few fish each day. We also caught a few fish swimming Assassins and Trout Killers on a 1/16^th ounce head just beneath the surface or drifting tails under a popping cork.

The birds are starting to work a little more and we are just now starting to see some shrimp in the lake. I don’t look forward to having to avoid boats racing across the lake from one flock to another, but like it or not, bay rage is just around the corner!

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season training mandatory or voluntary or whatever you want, but that’s when you develop esprit de corps, play some golf together, have a couple of beers,” Jaworski recalls.

“And with the lockout, lots of guys didn’t get proper rehab from their team trainers and team physicians,” he continued. “And players like Michael Vick, after coming to the Philadelphia Eagles last year, need this off-season to work with his coaches and really get to know his receivers.”

The NFL Network’s Mike Mayock suggests that the regular-season progress will unfold more slowly. He expects more basic play and more game time for veterans early, “but as the process moves forward, rookies and other young players will integrate into the lineups and the quality of play will get better.”

ESPN’s Jon Gruden believes that before teams sort themselves out, look for the offbeat. “You’ll see more blocked kicks, more trickery in the kicking game,” Gruden predicts.

NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci, a former NFL coach, points out that normally coaching staffs plan their pre-season practices down to the minute. “Then you go Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo. on vacation and come back a just follow the script, Mariucci remembers. the availability of team facilities as they try “Now you have fewer practices and 27 to convalesce for the 2011 NFL season. Indy new offensive and defensive NFL coordiquarterback Peyton Manning is a prime exnators. I just hope owners and fans are paample of this situation caused by the locktient,” he added. out.

Collinsworth suggests the lockout will Eight new head coaches started from figure into all kinds of talk this season— square One since late July rather than in from whether it led to player injuries to mid-March. Leslie Frazier (Minnesota), whether it is what led to teams ending up Jason Garrett (Dallas), Hue Jackson (Oakstruggling. “There’s going to be some wild land) and Mike Munchak (Tennessee) are at speculation about this season,” he concludleast familiar with their teams after serving ed. on staff before their promotions.

Teams that will be affected the least John Fox (Denver), Jim Harbaugh (San should be the more stable franchises like Francisco), Ron Rivera (Carolina) and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia EaPat Shurmur (Cleveland) have a lot more gles, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, ground to cover as they try to restore the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots prominence of some of the prouder franand the New York Jets, according to USA chises in the league.

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None of the drafted rookies were able to Their coaching staffs and systems have make an on-field impression on their rebeen in place for years and these largely spective coaches, learn their playbooks or seasoned teams won’t be hurt as much as be fiscally compensated as their predecesothers who need more hitting, technique sors in the first round. work and live repetitions in practices.

For example, this year’s top pick Cam Many non-players around the league had Newton could earn at least $22.03 million to endure pay cuts and furloughs. But many over his first four seasons and the Carolina will recoup their losses and those who Panthers have an option worth $14.3 milcount on jobs revolving around NFL Sunlion for Newton’s fifth year. By comparison days won’t be left out in the cold. top pick Sam Bradford was guaranteed $50 Injured players weren’t able to enjoy the million by the St. Louis Rams in 2010 and supervision of team medical personnel or could earn up to $78 million over his six-

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year contract.

And the undrafted rookies will be even more hamstrung than those drafted as they battle for playing time and practice repetitions while trying to understand sophisticated playbooks.

And last, but not least, the lawyers have collected their exorbitant fees from the lockout and now will have to wait at least a decade before their next major consult.

KWICKIES…New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick must be a glutton for punishment. After recently signing Washington Redskins biggest nightmare in 2010, pass rusher Albert Haynesworth-- one of the biggest free agent flops in NFL history-- he turns around and brought in Chad Ochocinco, the mouthy wide receiver from the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the biggest hauls of problem players through trades in recent years. Belichick says he will count on his veteran leaders to make sure the two newcomers buy into the selfless approach his team is noted for.

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo had a gigantic day Sunday in the team’s Blue-and-White scrimmage, connecting on 16-of-20 passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns. Now the pundits are scratchEFFECTS OF NFL LOCKOUT PAGE 4B

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Toyota Texas Bass Classic offers $100,000 for ShareLunker caught on Lake Conroe STAFF REPORT For The Record

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is proud to introduce the first-ever ShareLunker Club Tournament (SCT) on Lake Conroe, October 1 – 21, 2011. This unique tournament allows the everyday angler to compete like a pro for the chance to win $100,000.

To participate in the tournament, interested anglers need to register and become a SCT member, and then fish on Lake Conroe any time between October 1 – 21, 2011 (the “Tournament Period”). A $100 contribution is required to become a member of the SCT and only pre-registered members will be eligible for the $100,000 prize.

The member that catches the largest Toyota ShareLunker from Lake Conroe, during the Tournament Period, will win a cash prize o f $100,000. A portion of the proceeds from the program will benefit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s youth outreach programs.

“The ShareLunker Club Tournament is a great way for anglers from throughout the state to fish for big time money at Lake Conroe, the home of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic,” said Dave Terre of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Lake Conroe and the City of Conroe are incredible hosts of this event and we’re excited to start the ShareLunker season off with a bang.

The funds raised from this tournament provide fishing opportunities for youth and their families through the Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ Program.”

A Toyota ShareLunker, as defined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is considered any legally-caught largemouth bass that weighs at least 13.00 pounds and is accepted into the Toyota ShareLunker Program. The contest will be limited to the first 1,000 anglers signed up, and anyone who signs up after Sept. 29 will be subject to a 48-hour grace period before they are eligible to participate. Visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com to download a registration form and submit the membership fee. In addition, anglers can submit their registration and membership fees at Roadhouse Tackle (936856-3009) located at 1360 Cude Cemetery Rd. in Willis, Texas.

The 2011 SCT will kick off the annual Toyota ShareLunker Program across the state of Texas. The Toyota ShareLunker Program runs Oct. 1 through April 30 with the mission of promoting the catch-and-release of large fish and selectively breeding trophy largemouth bass.

The ShareLunker Club Tournament is the perfect lead-in to the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, which will be held on Lake Conroe, Oct. 28-30. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic will feature 50 of the best professional anglers in the world along with three days of concerts. The anglers will compete for three days for the undisputed world championship of professional angling.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, IKON, Oakley, Carrot Stix, US Reel and Mustang CAT. Corporate partnership opportunities are available for 2011. For additional information,

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ing their heads wondering whether the Cowboys’ offense is running like a well-oiled machine this early—or is the Dallas defense, supposedly revamped behind swaggering new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, not nearly as improved as Cowboy coaches had hoped?

Adam Scott won the World Golf Championship-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Golf Club in Akron, Ohio by four strokes last weekend. Although it was a big win that netted Scott a $1.4 million payday, it was an even bigger win for his caddie Stevie Williams, who was recently fired by Tiger Woods after carrying his bag for 12 years. “I’ve caddied for 33 years—145 wins now—and that’s the best win I’ve ever had,” Williams told CBS Sports on the 18th green Sunday. Incidentally, Tiger finished with a one-over-par 281, some 18 strokes behind Scott.

And speaking of Scott, Orange’s Scott Sterling put together rounds of 68-66-66-67—267 to finish tied for 12th place, five strokes off the winning pace of J.J. Killeen in the Nationwide Tour-Cox Classic played in Omaha last weekend.

Things haven’t gotten any better for the Houston Astros as they were swept by the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in a threegame weekend series at Minute Maid Park. Sunday’s 7-3 loss dropped the Astros 40 games below .500 (37-77) and 27 ½ games

Texans to hold auction Pop star Justin Bieber helped launch a Web site telling people how to donate to the Berrys.

The children’s maternal grandfather, the late Phil Perlo, was a member of the 1960 AFL champion Houston Oilers. Several Texans, including quarterback Matt Schaub, tight end Owen Daniels, linebacker DeMeco Ryans, safety Glover Quin, right tackle Eric Winston and defensive end J.J. Watt visited the Berry children at the Houston hospital where they were treated.

“Houston is an incredibly diverse city, but we’re all Texans and Texans rally to support one another in times of need,” team president Jamey Rootes said. “This story particularly touched

behind the Brewers in the NL Central Division. It marked the third time in franchise history the Colt .45s/Astros have dropped 40 games below .500. However, the last two times this occurred, it was in September. All signs point to this being the worst team in franchise history. However, the only way the Astros can reach the 100-loss mark in August is to lose all 23 games remaining this month. I’ll call Vegas and see what the odds are.

Earl Thomas fans can watch him in action tomorrow (Thursday) when his Seattle Seahawks take on the San Diego Chargers at 7 p.m. on ESPN. JUST BETWEEN US…A strange phenomenon occurred Sunday while playing golf with Craig Couvillion at Sunset Grove Country Club. With a Southwest wind slightly blowing in our face at the Par-3 No. 14 hole across the water, Craig hit his normal club that came up short and hit the top of the bulkhead near the water, took a high bounce and landed on the green. I hit my regular club and it, too, was short, hit the top of the bulkhead and also flew on the green. We both two-putted for pars and felt fortunate to have missed going into the drink and taken at least a double-bogey, because most drives that hit the bulkhead end up in the water.

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our hearts as members of the Houston football family, and once we learned about his, we immediately began working to find the right way to help Peter, Aaron and Willa.”

Items available at the auction include a jersey autographed by Schaub, a framed picture signed by 2010 rushing champion Arian Foster and a helmet signed by free agent acquisitions Johnathan Joseph and Danieal Manning.

Fans will also be able to help by texting “BERRY” to 85944 to make a $10 donation to a foundation set up for the family. More information about the family’s trust fund is available on the Web at www.theberrychildren.org.

Free trees for joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August STAFF REPORT For The Record

Add color to your landscape all year long by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August.

Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in each member’s area, which will fall between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

“Dogwood trees will add color and beauty to your yard year-round with their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds all winter long,” said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation.

New members of the Arbor Day Foundation also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication.

To receive the free white flowering dogwood trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, 2011, or join online at arborday.org/august.

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Cowling named Melvin Jones fellow

Staff Report

For The Record

Ron Douglas Cowling Sr. of Orange has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in recognition of his commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is the Foundation’s highest honor. It is recognition of commitment to humanitarian service.

Cowling is a member of the Orange Lions Club. He recently received a finely crafted

plaque and lapel pin acknowledging his dedication to the foundation’s humanitarian goals. As a Melvin Jones Fellow, Ron becomes a part of the growing network of individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life for people locally and in communities around the world.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship is a recognition presented to those who donate US $1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others. It is the backbone of LCIF, providing 75 percent of the foundation’s revenue. Contributions can be made by individuals.

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Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. There are more than 318,000 Melvin Jones Fellows worldwide who provide more than 75 percent of the Foundation’s revenue. LCIF was ranked by a Financial Times study as the #1 non-governmental organization with which to partner.

Learn more at www.lcif.org.

By Pearl Burgess Years of the “Great Depression” really took its toll The hardships on the people affected every soul.

Days were dark and gloomy, a time of troubled fate People hungry and homeless, in towns of every State.

Men lining up for jobs, they needed to go to work Caring for their families, they did not want to shirk.

Many kids at school, no shoes were on their feet No coat to keep warm in winter’s cold and sleet.

Young men leaving home vowing to never look back Catching rides on freight trains, others walked the track.

Some sleeping under bridges, it was the worst of time Desperate words were spoken, “Can you spare a dime?”

It all seemed hopeless, with no other place to go Could it get any worse? Yes, the dust began to blow.

A flicker of light, the C.C.C. had men planting rows of trees The W.P.A. built dams and roads, burdens began to ease.

Capital One Bank to fund housing for mental illness Staff Report

For The Record

Finding adequate housing can be difficult for someone with a disability. Financial and employment difficulties or simply navigating the challenges of finding furniture and other essentials can be a daunting challenge for someone dealing with the challenges caused by mental illness or other disabilities. Many people with behavioral disabilities cannot find their own housing and often end up homeless.

Spindletop Center (formerly Spindletop Mental Health, Mental Retardation) is in the process of building its second apartment complex for people with behavioral health diagnoses with the help of a $10,000 grant from the B.A. and E.W. Steinhagen Benevolent Trust, which is managed by the trust department of Capital One Bank. The grant is intended to furnish the apartments with beds, refrigerators and the other furniture needed for independent living.

The Center has already opened The Studios at Spin-

dletop, a 12-unit apartment complex for people with mental illness diagnoses, on its south campus in Beaumont.

The Center will renovate an existing office complex and turn the building into a second, 14-unit complex that is set to open in fall 2011. In addition to Spindletop funds and the grant from Capital One, the project was further enhanced by a $100,000 grant from Dallas-based Meadows Foundation.

This second complex is designed to help people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities avoid homelessness and move into mainstream society. In addition, people who have substance abuse issues and have completed some form of treatment through Spindletop or other agencies may also be eligible for a room at this facility.

“We are thrilled at the level of support we’ve received for these projects,” said Sally Walden Broussard, director of network services at Spindletop. “This grant is something we’re very proud of, and we thank Capital One’s trust-

ees for understanding that if we can keep 14 people off the streets, let them have some dignity and a chance at a normal life, everyone benefits.”

Both the current Studios and the new facility are designed to offer one-person rooms and a common recreation area, a laundry and a kitchen. Construction should begin in September, with clients taking residence in October.

Janna Fulbright, public relations for Spindletop, said of the first Studios project, “It’s an incredibly nice facility. It doesn’t look clinical at all. It’s like a college dorm. I heard one resident say he never dreamed he’d live in a place so nice.

Last year, the man was living on the streets. His life is very different now.”

Members of the public may also help in outfitting the rooms by donating funds to purchase small appliances or items of furniture.

“For as little as $80, you can help us buy a microwave for one of the rooms,” said Walden. “For those of us who are fortunate enough not to be

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Hopes, prayers, new found jobs, men knew they would survive The spirit of working Americans once again came alive.

Troubled times may come upon us, we pray that it won’t last Let’s work together, renew our strength, and learn from the past.

homeless, you wouldn’t think a little microwave would be that important. But for someone who’s been ill and living in despair, that $80 can buy a measure of dignity that could change that person’s life forever.”

Jean Moncla from the trust department at Capital One, will present the $10,000 check to Spindletop’s board of directors at 6 p.m. on Aug. 29 at their regularly-scheduled board meeting, to be held in the Frank Adams Room at Spindletop’s South Campus in Beaumont (Building A, Washington at 8th Streets).

For more information about how to donate to the Spindletop Center’s second apartment

complex, call (409) 839-1046.

For information about becoming a resident of The Studios at Spindletop or the second complex, call (409) 839-2224.

Spindletop Center serves people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, autism and early childhood developmental delays in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and Chambers counties. For information about services, call 409-839-1000. For mental health crises, call (800) 9378097 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week).

The public may help fund: Individual Room Furnishings Compact refrigerator: $150

Compact microwave: $80 Bed/mattress: $900 Nightstand $300 Sitting table & chairs: $ 770 Armchair: $400 Closet: $800 Table lamp: $70 Whole apartment: $3,470 Common Area Furnishings Refrigerator: $1,500 Range: $600 Arm chair: $1,250 Side table: $135 Sofa table: $165 Large flat-screen TV: $1,900 Computer table/chair: $610 Common microwave: $200 Floor lamp: $150 Patio set: $700 Lounge chair: $570 Grill, tank, grill set: $400

BC Cheerleader chosen ‘Most Outstanding’ Staff Report

For The Record

Bailey Moore chosen as “Most Outstanding Cheerleader 2011” at Cheer Hawaii USA. This award is based on overall cheer skills and leadership ability. Nominated by her peers and selected for this award by the coaches.

Bailey attends Bridge City High School where she is a Junior and on the Varsity Cheer squad. She spent a week at University of Hawaii USA Invitational camp. While in Hawaii she was able to visit Pearl

Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center and enjoy the beaches and sites.

Nomination for Cheer Hawaii USA came from her cheer sponsor Michelle Huff. Once the nominations are sent in Cheer Hawaii then selects the cheerleaders they feel will work the hardest and benefit most from this experience.

In attendance were 95 cheerleaders from across the US including Bridge City Varsity Cheerleaders Lari Navarro, Whitney Leblanc and Junior Sydnee Granger.

Bridge City ISD public notification of nondiscrimination in career and technology educational programs Community News For The Record

A Great Big Thank You! Bridge City Class of 2011 would like to thank the following individuals and organizations that made our project graduation a HUGE SUCCESS! Able Industrial Action Restoration Afton Chemical Additives Corp.

Air Liquide Akrotex Inc. Balfour Bayou City Industrial Best Buy Boomtown USA Bosco Industries Brand Scaffold Builders Bridge Ciy Fire and Rescue Bridge City Lions Club Bridge City Masonic Lodge Bridge City PTA Bridge City State Bank Bronze Body Buffalo Wild Wings James Chavez Chick Filet Chicken Express Coca Cola Collision Clinic Bridge City Community Bank of Texas Conn’s Doc’s Package Store

F & F Sport Shop Five Point Credit Union Fleur De Chic Fred Zoch, DDS Firestone Community Federal CU Gulf Credit Union Grangers Chevrolet Hair, Hand & Beyond Jeff & Dawn Hartman Dr. Michael K. Hsu Huntsman J B’s BBQ Jerry Hughes Reality Sheral Kay Kays Auto Repair Dr. Kevin D. Leo Like New Automotive Inc. Larry’s French Market Fran Lindstrom Alice Luce & Brad Perry & Julie McBride Jennifer Mann/Scentsy Mark Magnuson & Associates MCT Credit Union Med Trans, Inc. Daniels Building and Construction

New to You Oak Leaf Park Camp Ground Orange Ship Building Co. Provost Umphrey Law Firm Quiznos ( Orange) Christopher Riedel DDS Roberts BBQ Sabine Federal Credit Union Sabine Title Co. J. Scott Florist Sitex Safety & Rescue Speciality Painting Angela Thames The Store Total Port Arthur Refinery United Steel Workers Local 13-423 Lorna Wade Wal-Mart Weaver Crane & Rigging Transporta Department of Transportation Dominos Pizza Echo Maintenance Crazy Jose’s Crumplers Machine and Welding

Thanks to all who donated and helped to make this a success, we could not have done it without you. Thanks to all the parents who participated in the monthly meetings, worked the events, and stayed all night long to make it happen!!

Bridge City Independent School District offers to high school students career and technology education programs in agriculture, homemaking, business computer information systems, marketing, industrial technology, building trades, cosmetology, health science technology, criminal justice, process operator technology, auto collision repair, auto technology, and machine shop. Some of these programs are offered on Bridge City ISD campuses while some are offered through a coop agreement with neighboring schools.

Admission to these programs is based on needs, interests, career plans of students and age appropriateness. It is the policy of Bridge City ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

sex, or handicap in vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Bridge City ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Gina Mannino at 1031 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611, 409735-1503 or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Kristy Honeycutt at 1031 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611, 409735-1506.

Bridge City Independent School District ofrece a alta escuela estudiantes profesional y la tecnología de programas de educación en la agricultura, homemaking, negocio equipo sistemas de información de marketing, industrial tecnología, construcción oficios, cosmetología, tecnología de Ciencias de salud, penal Justicia, tecnología de proceso de operador, reparación de colisión de auto, auto tecnología, y tienda de máquina. Algunos de estos programas se ofrecen en Bridge

City Independent School District mientras que algunos se ofrecen a través de un Convenio de cadenas coop con los vecinos escuelas. Admisión a estos programas se basa en las necesidades, intereses, carrera planes de los estudiantes y adecuación de edad. Es la política de Bridge City Independent School District no para discriminar sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o Handicap en programas profesionales, servicios o actividades como exige el título VI de la ley de derechos civiles de 1964, de 1975, en su forma enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de rehabilitación de 1973, en su forma enmendada. Ciudad de puente ISD tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no será un obstáculo para la admisión y la participación en todos los programas educativos y profesionales.

Para obtener información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de reclamación, en contacto con el título IX coordinador Sr. Joe Chenella, en 1031 Roundbunch occidental, puente City, Texas 77611, 409735-1503 o ADA/Sección 504 coordinador, Kristy Honeycutt en 1031 occidental Roundbunch, puente City, Texas 77611, 409-735-1506.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Events For The Record August 10 - Wednesday

August 10 - Wednesday

10:30 a.m. - Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-892-4988 6:30 p.m. - Wesley United Methodist Presents Dave Ra.m.sey’s Financial Peace University: The Gazelle Project at Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Drive , Beaumont, 409-8927733 6:30 p.m. - Scott McGill LIVE at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd # 9B, Beaumont, (409) 866-2288

August 11 - Thursday August 11 - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - Pioneering Women 2011 Luncheon at Holiday Inn & Suites 3950 I-10 S at Walden Road, Beaumont, 409842-1577 11:00 a.m. - Miracle Treat Day benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Southeast Texas at Dairy Queen, Southeast Texas 6:00 p.m. - Business Startup Checklist at SBDC Lamar Downtown 801 Pearl, Beaumont, 880-2367 6:00 p.m. - Infant / Child CPR at American Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 6:00 p.m. - Wesley UMC College Students Pool Party at Lucas’ House 3506 Windrose, Beaumont, 409-892-7733 6:30 p.m. - McFaddin-Ward House Movie Night Features “Son of Pale Face” at McFaddin-Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-8321906 7:00 p.m. - J-Will in Concert at The Gig Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-833-1881 7:00 p.m. - Roger Marin / Somebody’s Darling at

Courville’s 1744 Rose Lane, Beaumont, 409-860-9811 7:30 p.m. - B B & Co Featuring Britt Godwin & Bubba Moore - Classic Country at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, 409866-2288 August 12 - Friday August 12 - Friday 10:00 a.m. - AARP #923 Lunch & Learn at Best Years Senior Center 780 S. 4th St, Beaumont, 409-838-1902 10:30 a.m. - Dig Up A Good Book -Mother Goose Story Time -Miller Library at R.C. Miller Library 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409-8669487 11:30 a.m. - Bread of Life Ministry offers hot lunches at Starlight COGIC. 2800 Bob Hall Road. 409-886-4366.

12:10 p.m. - Lunch and Look: Daniel Patterson Guest Speaker and Book Signing at Stark Museum of Art Education Center 812 Green Avenue, Orange, 409886-2787 6:00 p.m. - Opening Reception for Contemporary Folk Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection at Art Museum of Southeast Texas 500 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-832-3432 6:30 p.m. - Book Discussion “The Grandest Deception” with Author at Beaumont Public Library 801 Pearl Street, Beaumont, 409-8386606 7:00 p.m. - American Legion Post 49 Pool Tournament.

108 Green Ave. in Orange.

409-330-4847.

7:00 p.m. - Music by Filter at The Gig Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-833-1881 7:00 p.m. - Shontelle in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Road, Winnie, 877-

643-7508 8:00 p.m. - Racing: Jr. Mini, PS, HS, SS, LM, MOD at Golden Triangle Raceway Park 16583 Highway 90, Beaumont, 409-752-7200 8:30 p.m. - Jack Edery & Ultra Suede at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 August 13 - Saturday August 13 - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - Orange County Farmers’ Market. Parking lot of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive in Orange. 409882-7010.

8:00 a.m. - American Legion Post 49 Garage Sale. 108 Green Ave in Orange.

8:00 a.m. - Farmer’s Market at Beaumont Athletic Complex 950 Langha.m. at College, Beaumont 8:30 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Orange at La.m.ar State College Orange 506 Green Ave, Orange Wilson Bldg #125, Orange, 409833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 9:00 a.m. - Bridge City Band Boosters Link Sale. Parking lot of ProMiles in Bridge City.

9:00 a.m. - CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course (Life Guard, EMS, Health Care Worker) at a.m.erican Red Cross Beaumont Chapter Office 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 9:00 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Jasper at 21st Century Community Learning Center 1013 Helen Street, Jasper, 409-833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 10:00 a.m. - Summer Family Arts Day “Folk Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection” at Art Museum of Southeast Texas 500 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-8323432 10:00 a.m. - Zumba Super Saturdays at City Dance Center 3015 Dowlen Rd, Ste 270, Beaumont, 409-833-7772 11:30 a.m. - St. Paul United Methodist Church Praise Concert. 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City.

1:00 p.m. - Painting Subject: Family Day! Boys and Girls at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 2:00 p.m. - Neighbors & Concerts in the Park at Magnolia Park 2930 Gulf Street, Beaumont, 409-781-1298 2:00 p.m. - Veteran Appreciation Films: Glory at Museum of the Gulf Coast 700 Proctor, Port Arthur, 409-982-7000 2:00 p.m. - Willian Library Fa.m.ily Movie Matinee at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-8924988 6:00 p.m. - First United Methodist Church to host “Last Blast.” 502 N. 6th Street in Orange. 409-8867466.

7:00 p.m. - After 8 at The Gig Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-833-1881 7:00 p.m. - Christopher Cross in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Road, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:30 p.m. - Lava Daddies, Honkabilly and Jitterbug at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409866-2288 8:00 p.m. Bulls & Barrels at Cowboy Church of Orange County. www.cowboychurchorangecounty.org.

August 14 - Sunday August 14 - Sunday 6:00 p.m. - Salem United Methodist to host prayer at WOCCISD schools.

August 15 - Monday August 15 - Monday 6:00 p.m. - CASA of Southeast Texas Volunteer Training Orientation at CASA of Southeast Texas 2449 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2272 6:00 p.m. - Kitchen Witches Auditions at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-727-7258

August 16 - Tuesday August 16 - Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - Positive Parenting Orientation at Family Services

Entergy focused on meeting surging demand for power Staff Report

For The Record

As customers struggle to stay cool during the massive heat wave currently smothering the South, Entergy Corporation utilities are working around the clock to meet a surging demand for affordable and reliable power.

Entergy utilities’ 2.7 million customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas set record levels of electrical demand this week, according to preliminary estimates, as air conditioners and fans work overtime. Record high temperatures in parts of Entergy’s territory also have customers looking for ways to avoid higher-than-normal bills.

In addition to meeting electrical demands, the company is continuing to urge customers to take an active role to

manage their electricity use by visiting entergy.com and following the energy conservation tips on the site.

Now more than ever the Entergy’s Level Billing program, along with energy-efficiency tools and bill management options offered as part of Entergy’s You’ve Got the Power initiative, can be a customer’s best solution to staying calm, cool, collected and in control of their electricity costs.

A click on the “Save Money on Your Bill” icon on the http://www.entergy.com home page takes customers to ENsight, Entergy’s website to help customers save money on their bills featuring moneysaving efficiency tips, tools and solutions at one powerful online resource.

Customers using level billing pay about the same amount for electricity every month, summer or winter. Bills are

averaged over a 12-month period based on usage. Winter bills may become a little higher, but the typical high bills of summer are cut to more manageable amounts during peak energy-use months – as much as 40 percent for some customers.

For more information on level billing or other accountmanagement programs, customers may visit http://www. entergy.com and sign up for My Account Online. Customers may also call 1-800-ENTERGY (368-3749) for more information.

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and it is the second-largest nuclear generator in the United States.

Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $11 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.

Counseling Center 3550 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-833-2668 5:00 p.m. - Annual Tasting for Some Other Place at Beaumont Civic Center 701 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-8327976 6:00 p.m. - Kitchen Witches Auditions at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur,

409-727-7258 6:00 p.m. - Golden Triangle Yoga Free Basics and Breathing Workshop at Golden Triangle Yoga 229 Dowlen Suite 6A, Beaumont, 409-861-0003 7:30 p.m. - Ed Dix Jazz Quartet & Friends at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288

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CHURCH BRIEFS First United Methodist to host Last Blast Aug. 13 On Saturday, August 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., the First United Methodist Church Orange, 502 N. 6th St., invites the whole community to join us for our block party. Enjoy free food, snow cones, bingo, blowups and other games plus free haircuts. Free socks and underwear will be given to school children while they last. There will also be numerous Community Resource Booths.

Call the church at 409-886-7466 for more information.

Solid Rock Baptist Church to host musical The Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1207 Link Ave in Orange, will host a musical on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Minister of Music, Pastor Michael White II from Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Port Arthur will deliver the message. Anointed men and women of God will sing praises to the Lord. The community is invited to attend.

St. Paul UMC Praise Concert set for Aug. 13 On Saturday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m., the St. Paul United Methodist Church Praise Team will perform in concert at St. Paul United Methodist Church, located at 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. The public is invited to hear good gospel and praise music with ice cream sundaes immediately following. A love offering will be accepted to fun a Haiti mission project.

6 years and under.

Books open August 8 for bull riding and mutton bustin’ from 6-9 p.m. at 409-698-6165.

Entry fees are Senior Bulls $50, Junior Bulls $30, Senior Barrels $40, Junior Barrels $30, PeeWee Barrels $20, and Mutton Bustin’ $12. CASH ONLY. Current negative coggins and signed release form required.

For more information, visit www.cowboychurchorangecounty. org

Bread

of Life Ministry to offer hot lunches

The Bread of Life Feeding Ministry of Starlight Church of God in Christ Evangelism Team will provide hot lunches every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The meals will be served at the E.B. Lindsey Family Life Center at Starlight, 2800 Bob Hall Road. For more information call 409-886-4366.

First United Methodist to host Lerner & Loewe Dinner Theater

First United Methodist to host MOPS meeting Aug. 26 Mothers of Preschoolers ages birth through Kindergarten will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday Aug. 26 at First United Methodist Church Orange, 502 N. 6th St., and the fourth Thursday of each month thereafter. “Moppetts” will provide care for the children while moms have adult time during meetings. You don’t have to be a Methodist just a mom. Call the church at 409-886-7466 or Angela Abshire 409-670-1751 for details.

Salem UMC to host prayer at WOCCISD schools Salem United Methodist Church will host prayer on all campuses and the Administration Building of the West Orange Cove CISD on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. Churches and members of the community are invited to attend.

On Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. the First United Methodist Church Orange will present a dinner theater.

Enjoy a gourmet meal and music from Lerner & Loewe performed by Doug and Donna Rogers, Kevin Doss, Tom Taliaferro, Chris Abshire, Nolan Thornal, Janet Bland, Caroline Armstrong, Rico Vasquez, Joy McCraven, and Brook Doss. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 409-886-7466 for tickets or more information.

Salem UMC to host ‘Blessing of the Back Packs’ Salem United Methodist Church will host “Blessing of the Back Packs” on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. Children are invited to bring their backpacks to church and place them on the altar.

Each child will receive a prayer tag for their back pack. All children of the community are invited.

Cowboy church to host Bulls & Barrels Cowboy Church of Orange County presents BULLS & BARRELS, Aug. 13 at the Cowboy Church Arena, 673 FM 1078, Orange, with events beginning at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Events include Sr. Bull Riding 19 years and over, Jr. Bull Riding 13-18 years, Senior Barrels 19 years and over, Junior Barrels 1318 years, PeeWee Barrels 12 years and under, and Mutton Bustin’

Happy Anniversary Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Dougharty THE APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IH-10 AT Highway 62

Scripture of the Week

presents:

PASTOR LEO ANDERSON Each Sunday Morning @ 7:30 a.m.

On A.M. 1600 KOGT

24 Hour Prayer Line 779-4703 or 779-4702 CALL (409) 745-3973

Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.

Jeremiah 2:32

St. Mary Catholic School Students learned to dye material and weave yarn to create a decoration for the table was amid nature hikes, water boat rides at the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, and visiting the Stark Museum. Pictured above is Ellen, Jenna McCorvy, Adrian Willingham, Elizabeth Johns and volunteer.

COURTESY PHOTO.

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

Wednesday: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth and Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com Website: www.fbcof.com

First United Methodist Church

502 Sixth Street, Orange 409-886-7466 Pastor: Rev. John Warren Dir. of Fine Arts & Music: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Dir. of Youth & Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Sunday: Worship in the Chapel: 8:15 a.m., Celebration Service in Praise Center: 8:55 a.m., Sunday School for all ages: 9:50 a.m.

Worship in the Sanctuary: 11 a.m., UMYF & Methodist Kids: 5 p.m.

Web site: www.fumcorange.org

First Christian Church of Orangefield

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

Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, please call 735-4234

H.K. Clark & Sons

Knox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr, & Philip Clark

4874 HWY 87 ORANGE

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

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

Sunday Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

Cowboy Church of Orange County

673 FM 1078 Orange, Texas 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday “Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Men’s group: 7:00 p.m. Mondays, Ladies’ group: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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!

1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sunday Morning 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 5 p.m.

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries 1011 10th St., Suite 108, Orange 409-779-3566 or 409-883-0333 E-mail: backtoGodnow@gmail.com www.backtogodfreshanointingministries.com Pastor Gerald Gunn Co-Pastor Pearlie Gunn Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Tuesday Nigh Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Men of Valor & Women of Warfare classes on Thursday 6:30 p.m.

West Orange Christian Church

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

Sunday Worship Service - 10:40 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

First Baptist Church

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

608 Dogwood St., Orange (2 streets behind Horseman Store) 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday morning services 10 a.m., Sunday night 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

of Bridge City

200 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City 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”

Celebrating 50 years

Ross Talmadge (409) 735-4047

TO LIST YOUR CHURCH

IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Rev. Leo Anderson Sunday Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sunday: 2 p.m. • Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.

24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703 or 409-779-4702

Harvest Chapel

Like New Automative

409-735-2448

Apostolic Pentecostal Church

Trinity Baptist Church

1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Charles Walton Music Director Dan Cruse Morning Worship Sunday 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Four Area Locations

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THE CHURCH DIRECTORY

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THE RECORD

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7/13 from Inez St., BC/OF, off Hwy 408, REWARD, (409) 626-4203.

WOLFF SYSTEM Tanning Bed for sale. $300. Call 2391230.

MISCELLANEOUS BOX TRAILER, 4’ x 8’, good cond., all sides & top removable, $750; gas grill; Golf cart, needs batteries, (409) 7462636.

DOUBLE STROLLER, blue & white checked, side by side, $50. Very nice 313-6598.

SONY 27” TV (perfect picture, six years old)-$60; 110 lb weight set w/weight lifting bench-$55; Bun & thigh roller w/guide & video-$25; aerobic step-$15; 2 queens bedspreads-$20 each; 2 homemade quilts-$35; 12 pc porcelain nativity set-$20.

886-1862, 779-1977.

APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

FURNITURE FULL BED SET, complete set w/ mattress, $450, (409) 6709272 or 886-5725.

LOST & FOUND LOST DOG REWARD! White Siberian Hussky, lost in Woodshire Manor, off Hwy 87N, Orange, needs Medication daily, (409) 7462035 / 886-5168 / 201-2082.

Ask for Norman!

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

FREE LAB PUPPIES, to good

CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TERRY WAYNE SMITH RESPONDENT: NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this JULY 21, 2011.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

By: Charlean

Lindsey

313-3840 988-0638

Deputy

.

HOME SERVICES

DUMP TRUCK AND TRACTOR SERVICE (409)

markings, both friendly and healthy, (409) 988-6551.

FREE KITTENS 6 wks old.

1810 Crockett in W.O. Call 670-3982 or 883-8372.

LEGAL NOTICES

Jpmorgan Chase Bank N A VS Alisha Lanae Eusea, et al The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: JASON A LEBOEUF 15000 SURVEYOR BOULEVARD, STE 100, ADDISON, TEXAS 75001

INSURED

BATES

2 BEAUTIFUL KITTENS, free to good homes, shots & wormed: one grey Tabby W/ white markings, &big eyes; on pretty Calico w/ beautiful

The suit requests SEE: EXHIBIT "A"

FREE ESTIMATES

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

homes, (409) 313-1556.

CAUSE NO. 110217-C

CELL: 749-4873

MISSING DOG went missing

Call 409-988-9303

LICENSED

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE KITTEN, mixed, bobtailed, looks like Manix or Siamese, free to good home, (409) 988-6825 or 883-3725.

Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave. or by mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630 Said PLAINTIFF'S SUMMARY OF SUIT FOR CITATION

BY PUBLICATION was filed and docketed in the Honorable 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on JULY 20, 2011 in the following styled and numbered cause:

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL •

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

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plantiff's Petition at or before 10:00 AM. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

COMPLETE HOUSE REWIRING INCLUDING ADD-ONS

VERY COMFORTABLE SOFA SLEEPER $185 w/ matching big mans chair $125. Feels like leather!

Desk - $20, Book case - $15.

White coming out or wedding dress w/pearls - $40.

4 piece ceramic canister set $12. 4 piece rust orange canister set - $20. Glass coffee table - $35. Brown filing cabinet - $10. 2404 Post Oak Dr. in Orange. Must make Appointment. Call 670-9272.

Office and Window Cleaning No Job Too Small!

SERVICES HOUSECLEANING: Will clean your home as if it’s mine. Excellent references.

409-734-8096.

LET US HELP FIND YOUR ROOTS, Genealogy Researher / Compiler, 35 years experience, Call Mary at (409) 960-2500. www.hot. biz//ws (8/24)

STAKES ENTERPRISES

EMPLOYMENT WANTED SEMI-RETIRED sheet rocker and painter. 365-4045.

Guillot’s General Contracting

WANT TO BUY MAN’S 10 DRAWER metal tool chest, have about $40; want to buy 2 white gold matching diamond wedding bands, at least 1/2 karet ea., (409) 670-9272.

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Notice is hereby given To be published in that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate The Record Newspapers of HARVEST ROBERTSON, Deceased, were LAB/PIT MIX, 8M old, spayed issued on AUGUST 2, 2011 female, on heart worm prev., in Cause No. P15909 pendfree to good home, (409) 746ing in the County Court at 9502.

Law of Orange County, PUBLIC NOTICES: Texas, to: JULIA NELL SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange ROBERTSON The resiCounty.

Suicide is not the dence of such Executor is answer, give us a chance, Orange County, Texas. The 769-4044 Vidor.

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The Orangefield Varsity Squad for 2011 – 2012

The Green Thing

In the line at the store, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment.

The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.”

The clerk responded, “That’s our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment.” He was right -- our generation didn’t have the green thing in its day.

Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But we didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

We walked up stairs, because we didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks. But she was right. We didn’t have the green thing in our day.

Back then, we washed the baby’s diapers because we didn’t have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that old lady is right; we didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV

had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Montana.

In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn’t have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.

Back then, we didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she’s right; we didn’t have the green thing back then.

We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But we didn’t have the green thing back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service.

We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But isn’t it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn’t have the green thing back then?

Mascots: Lauren Smith and Jayci Willis. Cheerleaders: Hannah Walles, Jenna Worthy (Head cheerleader), Ashley Erhlich, Ashla Tran, Logan Hayes, Chloe Breaux, Kacey LeBlanc, Lindsay Caswell, Lexi Bonin, Brianna Graffagnino, Haley Permenter, and Ashlyn Edwards. The Varsity attended cheer camp at Texas A & M during July and they were awarded the Spirit Stick for the week, and a Superior trophy for having received blue superior ribbons the whole week at camp. During the camp, seniors, Brianna Graffagnino, and Hannah Walles, were picked to be UCA All American Cheerleaders and freshmen, Lauren Smith and Jayci Willis were chosen for UCA All American Mascots 2011 – 2012.

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MOBILE HOME SPACES STADIUM VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 330 Bower, Bridge City No Flooding during IKE All Residents and M. H’s safe Close to BC schools 3 Lots Vacant (409) 626-0898 (9/28) HOME SALES BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME 155 Colonial Estates Subdivision Bridge City. 2100 sq ft home on .873 acre. 3BR, 2.5BA and 3 car garage. Open floor plan, formal DR room with French doors Wood burning fireplace! Insulated garage and with the flip of a switch, it can be turned into a party room and heated/cooled.

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on property, nice location, reduced to $8,500, (409) 8828073. (tfn) (8/10)

Sportster, 883XL, black, $5,300. Call for details at (337) 552-8178.

BRIDGE CITY 1/2 ACRE, 2 lots 58 & 59, 165 Thurman, Lg. trees, city utilities, $6,000 cash, (409) 679-5452.

‘03 SUZUKI RM 250, new top end, new tires, runs good, $2,000, (409) 221-2773.

CUTE HOME- 335 EDGERLY. Totally redone home, new inside !!! Two bedroom now, could be 3 bedroom. Owner turned 3rd bedr to poker room, dining now.... Has inground pool, large back yard. with storage bldg... No owner financing !! Call 466-3750.

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QUAIL TRAILS OFISD, two new 2.5 acre partially cleared lots, livestock and mobiles OK, financing available, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

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BRIDGE CITY CORNER LOT, Ferry and Meadowlawn, by owner, $11,000, good neighborhood, near school, (409) 883-8057. (8/10)

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Dear Heart of Jesus: In the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you for this very special one (mention favor).

Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it.

Then in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted.

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SAT., OPTIMIST VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM, 3650 Optimist-Way in Orange, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of ‘whatnots.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Management of Fisheries Resources in Texas Depends on Cooperation Between Anglers, Biologists ATHENS—Fishing and hunting licenses go on sale in Texas August 15, and hunters and anglers will be lining up to buy.

Many will also pick up a copy of the latest Texas and Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) publication summarizing Texas hunting and fishing regulations, the Outdoor Annual.

Few people probably understand how and why all the regulations contained in the Outdoor Annual came to be. Some would probably prefer to have fewer regulations.

But there are science-based reasons for the regulations, said Greg Binion, a TPWD Inland Fisheries biologist stationed in Mathis. “Proper management of fisheries resources is critical in meeting angler desires and expectations. While angler desires and expectations vary, one fisheries management objective at TPWD remains the same: to provide a diversity of high quality fisheries and world-class fishing opportunities. Fisheries management emphasizes providing protection to fishery resources so that sustainable utilization of fish populations can be realized. This often requires a delicate balance of fish, ecosystem, watershed, and stakeholder needs.”

At the basis of fisheries management is data which forms the cornerstone for management decisions and recommendations at TPWD. Every spring and fall, TPWD fisheries biologists use different collection gears in various water bodies throughout the state in efforts to monitor the status of important sport fish populations.

“These survey data provide biologists with valuable insight into fish population dynamics such as recruitment (i.e. reproductive success), growth, and mortality,” Binion said. “Surveys help TPWD staff index relative abundance, determine if sport fish populations are stable and balanced, verify if sufficient for-

age is present and typically reveal if management or regulatory action is needed to better manage our fishery resources.”

Biologists also use other data collection methods such as creel surveys (angler interviews) to gauge angler success by gaining insight into angler effort, catch, and harvest lending valuable information which helps in more sound management of our fisheries resources.

TPWD Inland Fisheries biologists actively manage 17 sport fish species in inland waters including; all black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Guadalupe), striped and hybrid striped bass, white bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, white and black crappie, saugeye, rainbow trout, walleye, red drum, and alligator gar. Consult the 2011-2012 Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual for a complete list of daily bag and size limits.

“Each and every one of us has a stake in the management and conservation of our state’s abundant fisheries resources,” Bin-

ion said. “While we as TPWD employees strive to enhance and preserve our natural resources, the hunters and anglers of Texas also serve as stewards of conservation by participating in creel and harvest surveys, complying with regulations and helping keep our lands and waters clean. We must all work together to ensure the natural resources of Texas are conserved for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.”

And there’s one more role anglers play in the management of Texas fisheries: They pay for it through their purchases of fishing licenses and gear. “Anglers fund the work we do,” said Dave Terre, TPWD’s chief of research and management. “Purchasing a fishing license is critical to sustaining our fisheries management programs and the great fishing that results. So buy a license, and thank you!”

The Outdoor Annual is available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold and may also be viewed online at http:// txoutdoorannual.com/.

Local communicator wins national awards Staff Report

For The Record

Orange native, Sylvia Dickey Smith, daughter of the late S.P. and Ruth Dickey, has been named the recipient of the Best Novel Award, 2010, by the National Federation of Press Women for her novel, A War Of Her Own, a historical novel set in Orange, Texas during the memorable era of World War II. Most great works of literature are spawned from the author’s own extraordinary life experiences. Sylvia Dickey Smith’s case is no different. She drew inspiration for her novel, “A War Of Her Own, from both her childhood experiences and her indepth research of the times and the locale. When asked what led her to write such a book, she said, “I can’t explain this sense of sacred trust that I felt to do such. It was just there—this history, this accomplishment, and this time of coming-together to accomplish a cause greater than the sacrifice of each individual. To honor the contributions made by thousands, and to acknowledge the social revolution this effort made to change our world forever. I accepted this sacred trust to pay tribute to the people of this small town, replicated all across this country, by telling their story through the eyes of a young woman named Bea Meade.”

Smith will be autographing copies of the book at the Bridge City Heritage Festival, in Bridge City, Texas on October 1, 2011, held at the Bridge City Community Center.

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