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Bridge City schools set to begin classes Aug. 26

Week of Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Bridge City improvements continue

Debby Schamber For The Record

Schedule changes, packing lunches, and the end of summer is what is in store for students and parents as the start of school quickly approaches on August 26.

For some local schools, the summer break was a chance to

Summer vacation ends and classes begin on August 26 for students of Bridge City and the Orangefield school districts.

School bus safety Staff Report For The Record

More than a million children and teens depend on buses to get them safely to and from the more than 9,000 Texas schools every day. They also depend on motorists to know the law and drive safely around school buses.

The Texas Department of Public Safety reminds all drivers to watch out for children walking to school or waiting for school buses and to obey all traffic laws related to school buses.

Drivers also need to slow down and pay attention in school zones. Children may not be looking for oncoming traffic when they step into the roadway, so drivers must remain alert.

“Although school buses are the safest form of transportation for students, the most dangerous time of the journey is when children are entering and exiting the bus,” said Col. Thomas A. Davis, Jr., director of the DPS. “When a school bus is loading or unloading students, the law requires that drivers stop on most roadways.”

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make some necessary changes for the 2013-14 school year.

The Bridge City school district has been busy with projects of their own during the summer months.

At Bridge City Intermediate, Bridge City Middle School and the High School campuses, they have been busy renovating the entrances and remodeling of the office areas.

None of the renovations will affect classrooms.

Mike King, BCISD superintendant, said the construction projects should be wrapped up

by October.

“We plan to start the school year as normal as possible,” he said.

The renovations will make the schools safer by adding doors at entrances which will be locked during school hours.

Anyone wanting to enter the school must first be cleared with the attendant before they are “buzzed” further into the school building.

“This is the result of meetings held by the administration, the school board and the facilities committee which is made up of parents and community members,” King said.

“The facility committee will continue to look at the facilities for future growth.”

Another change students

and parents can expect to see is the upgraded technology changes in the infrastructure in the junior and high school levels. In preparation for the Bring Your Own Device initiative that will take place in grades 8th through 12th grades, school officials will seize the opportunity to use and harness the fact that the majority of the students have access to smart phones. However, students will not be required to have these type of devices. Plans are in place to help those without access to smart devices, King said.

Recently teachers and administrators were each given an iPad to be used as teaching tools.

“We are excited about teachers getting the iPads,” King said. “It’s imperative to use what we have for the opportunities and learning capabilities for the future of the students.”

Some students may see staff changes too. There has been six teachers added. In addition, a Spanish class had been added to the junior high school curriculum while Welding II has been added at the high school.

King added, he and his staff are looking forward to the start of the school year.

Maintenance crews were busy in Bridge City this week at the corner of Osborne and Bower streets replacing a sewer line which is the main line going to the sewer plant. The old line was 20 inches around and the new line will be increased to 24 inches. The city is going to work on the line through this week. The road will be reopened Friday in preparation for the first day of school on Monday. They will attempt to finish the project on weekends and days when the schools are closed to avoid traffic issues. The line improvements are due to funds received as a result of Hurricane Ike. According to Jerry Jones, city manager, the city has more than 50 projects they are working on currently. Bids for the next phase of the many projects will be before city council in the upcoming meetings.

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Orange County EMS watches dry weather Debby Schamber For The Record

Although no drought conditions exist yet in Orange County, they very well could be a problem in the near future.

According to Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, conditions are “abnormally dry.”

From June 1 to the present, Southeast Texas is 8.75 inches below what is expected to be normal rainfall amounts of 14.9 inches. However, overall for the year, there is only a deficit of 1.5 inches.

Southeast Texas is not out of the woods yet and the lack of rainfall is expected to become more of an issue. Recent rain totals are not enough. This week there is a 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday and 40 percent chance on Thursday. Rain chances continue to decrease over the weekend with a 20 percent or

less chance of rainfall. Therefore, there may be some areas that don’t see any rain at all.

The lack of rainfall is currently due to an upper level ridge which suppresses the rain, Jones said.

National meteorologists expect the drought to continue or worsen through late sum-

mer and early fall in Texas, and ocean patterns are troublingly similar to those during the “drought of record” in the 1950s.

Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the latest drought forecast. It predicts the drought will persist or in-

tensify in most of Texas from July through October. But there is one exception in far West Texas. During August and September the rains are expected to bring some relief to an area from Midland to El Paso, according to NOAA. The forecasts are not out yet, but ocean conditions indicate that continued drought is a possibility into the fall months.

The way decadal circulation patterns are setting up, the Atlantic Ocean is warmer than normal, and there’s circulation on the Pacific Ocean, which has gone cooler than normal. When those two match up,those are the conditions which existed back in the 1950s. There’s a possibility drought conditions could extend for another couple of years.

Jeff Kelley, with the Orange County Emergency Management, said Orange County is not under a burn ban. The re-

cent rain has helped.

Local officals use many factors when issuing a burn ban.

One of which is the The Keetch-Byram Drought Index which ranges from 0 and no drought to 800 which is extreme drought and ibased on the soil capacity in 8 inches of water. The depth of soil required to hold eight inches of moisture varies. A prolonged drought and a high KBDI influences fire intensity largely because fuels have a lower moisture content.

The KBDI is a measure of meteorological drought and it reflects water gain or loss within the soil. It does not measure fuel moisture levels in the 1 to 10 hour fuel classes, which must be measured by other means for an accurate assessment of fuel moisture, regardless of the drought index readings.

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Orangefield oil boom centential celebrated

Penny Leleux For The Record

Saturday, the replica derrick blew at the dedication of the historical marker and again at 8:05 p.m., the time Bland number one spewed oil for the first time in the Orange Oil Field a century ago.

A large crowd was on hand to witness water shooting three times the height of the derrick. The feat was achieved with the help of the Bridge City Fire Department and a pumper truck.

Kids played in the water, squealing with delight.

Also on hand to entertain the crowd were the bands ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘BB and Company’ featuring Britt Godwin and Bubba More.

Patrons feasted on barbecue dinners underneath a huge white tent or in the Rose Thayer Dance Academy.

There were water activities to keep the kids cool, old fashioned shoot-outs by the Big Thicket Outlaws and quilting demonstrations inside the museum.

The day was finished off with magnificent fireworks.

For More Oil Boom Centenial Photos On Saturday a replica of the original Bland oil well was christened with a plume of gushing water to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the oil boom.

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Former Orangefield Lady Bobcat basketball star Barbara Hickey now performs as a singer with Fire and Ice. Hickey and band were the warm up act for Britt Godwin.

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Organizers were very pleased with the turnout. The exact number in attendance

was unknown, but they feel it did exceed their 1,000 person goal.

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Ruben Stringer gone but not forgotten Penny Leleux

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The Orange County community and State of Texas lost a major agricultural asset with the passing of Ruben Stringer last week on Monday, Aug. 12. He will be sorely missed in Hamshire-Fannett next week when school starts as he has been teaching there since 1998.

There are two things of which there is no doubt; Stringer loved agriculture and Stringer loved teaching about agriculture. He taught thousands of students for over half a century. He not only taught the students; he taught the teachers. Stringer has also been a strong force in water and soil conservation education.

Besides teaching, Stringer was also the technical assistant for the Lower SabineNeches Soil and Water Conservation District #446 since 1986.

“Education is Ruben’s middle name,” said friend and co-worker Pat Hudson. “He’s probably still teaching.”

Stringer’s love for the land began in the ninth grade when he enrolled in agriculture and joined the Future Farmers of America (FFA) in Jasper. He immediately started working with hands-on projects that included plants and animals.

He excelled at showing steers, and in judging and leadership contests. Twice he was on state winning teams.

Also, that freshman year, he was selected to raise a demonstration acre of corn. Furnished with seed and a ton of

Ruben Stringer passed away Monday, Aug. 12. He was a major figure in the local agricultural and resource conservation community.

fertilizer, Stringer produced a yield 700 percent higher than normal in that community, and under drought conditions. Needless to say, he was hooked.

After graduation from Jasper High School in 1952, he enrolled in Sam Houston State University. Stringer attended classes and worked 40 hours a week in a grocery store. He received the Lowry Award for “Outstanding Agricultural Student” in 1957. In just five years, he graduated with a master’s degree in Agricultural Education.

Answering Uncle Sam’s call, he served the country for six years in the armed service and reserves before beginning his teaching career.

In 1958 he began teaching at Mauriceville High School, 10 years before they merged with Little Cypress. Stringer taught there for 35 years. He took a brief break from teaching, and then returned to the classroom

when offered the part-time position at Hamshire-Fannett in 1998 by Mike Broussard.

Broussard started his teaching career under Stringer at Little Cypress-Mauriceville as a student teacher. He was under Stringer for three years and later moved to H-F. When H-F decided to add a part-time teacher, Broussard seized the opportunity to bring in his mentor and friend.

“Through Ruben’s efforts, conservation contests in forestry, land and forage evaluation for 4-H and FFA students have grown from an average of five schools participation in the 1980s, to over 35 schools presently,” said Broussard.

Through Stringers’ work with the conservation district he developed poster and essay contests to teach youngsters about conservation of our natural resources.

Essays from students through 2005 have netted a national winner in rice field water management, state winners in forestry and wildlife conservation in two different age groups and three state winners in soil; all under Stringers tutelage.

The poster contest each year has 600-1,000 entries in the district division. The top three move on to the state level.

His conservation program also included three field days per year.

‘March for the Parks’ has an average attendance of over 600 students and teachers. Held at Claiborne West Park, participants visit 15 learning stations to update students on conservation topics relating from fire ant control, forestry, water,

wildlife, to recycling projects.

The ‘Environmental Workshop’ has been held the last 15 years during the summer.

It has given students from six area schools the opportunity to participate interactively at various locations, learning more about timber, water, soil, and air resources.

‘Agriculture Awareness Day’ is held each year which provides a broad range of agricultural activities, in a hands-on, educational setting.

Stringer also conducted annual teachers’ workshops for participants from all over the state to earn continuing education credits. The workshops were built around natural resource conservation methods and attitudes.

Many of Stringer’s students have gone on to careers in land management and several state agencies.

One of Stringer’s first students, Floron “Buddy” Faires Jr. now sports the title of doctor and is a veterinary professor at Texas A&M. He gives credit for his success to Stinger. When Stringer noticed Faires’ natural ability with science and animals, he drove him to A&M to meet the faculty. He sketched out a plan that helped Faires get into college and the veterinarian program early.

“He doesn’t just teach you in class and then forger about you,” said Faires.

Dr. Faires gave the eulogy at Stringers funeral Saturday.

Conservation District #446 credits Stringer with “reintroducing the conservation of natural resources to the farmers and ranchers of Orange

and Jefferson Counties.”

Stringer is responsible for over 25 adult winners from our area in categories such as Homemaker, Farmer, Rancher and Conservationist of the Year. Each year he would write submissions for citizens that have played a major part in conservation. Orange County has received much statewide recognition because of his efforts.

Stringer was named ‘Conservation Teacher of the Year’ in Texas in both 1972 and 1986. In 2003, he received the honor as State Soil Conservation District ‘Employee of the Year.’ He received countless other honors including ‘Orange County Senior Citizen of the Year’ at the recent Senior Citizens Rally Day organized by the Orange County AgriLIFE extension office.

Though he has been honored numerous times, Stringer was a humble man that didn’t like the limelight. He preferred to help others receive recognition. It was not uncommon for those honoring Stringer having to resort to a ruse in an effort to get him to the event.

If he knew he was getting an award, he likely would not show.

“Ruben is not a ‘Type A’ personality, but rather a rare breed. He does what he does for others only,” said a nomination letter from the SWCD board in 2005.

“Ruben leads by kindness and understanding. Ruben gets people involved by patiently teaching them about natural resource conservation to the point that they feel it is their duty to be good stew-

ards of our natural resources.

Ruben had the ‘One World’ concept many years before it became popular.”

The board said Stringer was the most knowledgeable man they knew when it pertains to natural resource conservation.

“He was a library of information,” said longtime friend J.B. Arrington. “He was my personal source for people and events. He must have stored tons of information in his computer mind. If you wanted a number, forget the telephone book just call Ruben.”

Stringer was also a bit of a prankster with a wry sense of humor. Hudson said he always looked forward to any trip he had to make with Stringer. He knew he was going to have a good time on the way there and on the way back.

His humor was with him to the end. While Stringer was filling out paperwork at the hospital, his son told him to make sure it was legible. Stringer leaned over to his daughter-in-law and said, “It ain’t my writing. He can’t read.”

“Mr. Ruben Stringer has been and always will be my hero, and many others will say the same,” said Broussard. “He has been a mentor, role model and a true friend to each and every individual he has been associated with since coming to Orange County in 1958.”

There is a saying that when a senior dies; it’s like a library burning down. That could never be truer in Stringer’s case. Stringer has made a significant contribution towards the conservation of our natural resources. He will be missed. He cannot be replaced.

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Keetch and George Byram in 1968 for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, was devised based on mathematical models for predicting the likelihood of wildfire based on soil moisture and other conditions related to drought.

A recent KBDI map shows Orange County with shades of yellow and orange. Yellow indicates a index of 500 to 600 and Orange is a bit worse with a 600 to 700 range.

The numbers and colors of the map vary with a low KBDI of zero to 800. The colors are blue being the lowest and red the highest level. Orange County is in the mid range.

However, just north of here, in Tyler County, the map shows mostly red and a KBDI at the top of the scale of 700 to 800.

Sabine and San Augustine Counties also show a lot of red on the map. In Jasper County the is a lot of red, but also Orange.

However, as many Southeast Texans know, the weather can change and some can only hope it will -but just give it a few minutes.

Hunter Education Safety Class set for Aug. 25 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be taught from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25.

The online home study computer sections but be completed and the complete tests must be printed out and brought to class. This class is not just for hunters but anyone who handles a firearm can benefit from it. For more information or to register, please call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

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Mauriceville is Todd Moody. The Bears have 18 starters and 22 lettermen returning. They will run a “Wing-T” multiple formation. *****The Bridge City Cardinals will feature Johnny Dishon at quarterback. *****AD and head football coach at Orangefield is Blake Morrison. The coach has brought in some new coaches, Josh Smalley came from Bridge City and will coach quarterbacks and is offensive coordinator; Coach Darin Fletcher came from LC-M; Jeff Bennett, who comes from Nederland, will coach Junior High and will be head baseball coach. *****Grant Encalade caught a bull red that weighed 23 pounds and was 40 inches long while fishing in Sabine Lake. *****The Orange County Commissioner’s Court says no to new hires. The court rejected several request, including a request from Sheriff Mike White for 16 new employees.

50 YEARS AGO TRIO ATTENDED MLK MARCH Fifty years ago prior to Aug. 28, 1963, a bus load of Golden Triangle citizens loaded up and headed to Washington for Dr. Martin Luther King’s “March on Washington.” Busloads and trainloads of pilgrims spilled into Washington from throughout the states. On that bus from Orange, Texas were three citizens, civil leader Velma Jetter, James Zay Roberts, who had marched with King, and Essie Bellfield, a young lady and mother of two young daughters. The trio didn’t know what to expect. President Kennedy had quietly deployed 4,000 riot troops, with 15,000 paratroopers on alert. All liquor sales were banned in D.C. for the first time since Prohibition. Hospitals were put on alert. Major League baseball was postponed, not one but two games. The March for jobs and freedom achieved worldwide acclaim with four simple words from Dr. King, “I HAVE A DREAM.” Dr. King had not planned to say those four words but strayed from his prepared text when someone shouted “give ‘um the dream speech.” He had opened his address by quoting Lincoln, then said, “I still have a dream, it is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.” The rest is history. The three Orange residents returned home and quietly followed Dr. King’s non-violent lead. Today Bellfield is the only living member of that trio. Essie went on to become the only Black mayor of Orange and is now serving on the city council. On a personal note, I have known Essie all of those 50 years. What I love about Essie, my dear friend all those years, is that she is not radical, plus she is a walking, talking chamber of commerce. She doesn’t hesitate to boost her city. She really believes she lives in the best place on earth. She is quick to blame her own people when the need arises. She says, “Too often young Black men stray away from what Dr. King intended for our people.” Essie doesn’t have a racist bone in her body.

Often we visit about our childhood and the times before LBJ’s Civil Rights Act. She’s a true ambassador, not only for her people but for the good of all people. If she could, she would make all hate go away. She loves everyone. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

ON A SAD NOTE Last week we lost two friends, two good men. Ruben Stringer, 79, died Aug. 12. Over the years Ruben had visited us often.

He always was a booster of The Record Newspapers. The longtime Ag teacher was a strong conservationist and member of the Soil and Water Conservation District Region 9. Ruben always clipped out the stories we ran on preserving nature and our world. He nominated us for a state award that we were chosen for. We’re proud of that and proud to have known this good and decent man. *****Charles Anthony Cessac was only 48 years old when he passed away Aug. 15. Service was held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City on Monday, Aug. 19. We have known his beautiful mother Phyllis Green many years so we had known Charles most of his life. I feel for this nice lady, losing her only child is a terrible burden to bear.

Charles was fortunate to have two great ladies in his life. His wife of 26 years, Gina, is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

She and Charles have three boys, Anthony, Collin and Andrew. No one could have loved anyone anymore than Gina loved Charles. He was also special to his stepfather Danny Green and step-brothers Troy and Slade Green. To Phyllis, Gina and their family we extend our sincere condolences. We also held Charles, who we called “Charlie,” in high esteem.

May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 7 Years Ago-2006 Construction will begin soon on the new Orange County Fire District ESD2 Substation in Orangefield. Fire Chief Scott Barnes said the metal structure will be located on Hwy. 105 next to K-Dan’s.*****Tony Foreman was named Orange County Airport manager.*****Stump Weatherford has trimmed off 75 pounds, shaved his head, is wearing a Jeff Bagwell goatee, form fitting shirts and is now a devoted Catholic. I wonder if Dayle had anything to do with the big change. *****The life of Colin Powell, a full-scale biography, is due out in October. (Editor’s note: I wonder if anyone protested CNN and NBC showing it like they are doing with the Hillary Clinton bio. Which is scheduled to be out later?)*****Living legned Percy Sledge performs at the Texas Longhorn. In 1966 Sledge cut his first record, “When a Man Loves a Woman.” The deep southern soul song has been used in movies and became a favorite song for weddings. Tina and Ray Cotton are owners of the Longhorn where Texas and Louisiana meet. *****Joyce Poche’ Bernard publishes a story on “The Old House at Poche’ Bridge.”*****Charles “Pud” Gunter, 62, died Aug. 18. ***Charles “Chuck” Regel, 60, died Aug. 15. ***Joseph Edward “Ed” White, 86, died Aug. 16. ***John Robert Lawrence, 41, died Aug. 18. ***Emma Jane Colburn, 83, died Friday, Aug. 18, she was a longtime teacher. ***Robin lea Middlebrooks, 24, died Sunday, Aug. 13. She was a lifelong Bridge City resident. *****Football season has come around in Orange County. At West Orange-Stark, Coach Dan Hooks is taking it easy after being tackled during practice right after two-a-days began. He is scheduled for surgery later this week. He is attending practice and was at the Mustang/Barbers Hill scrimmage on the sideline in his cart. The Stangs won 33-7. DePauldrick Garrett scored three touchdowns. *****Second year coach at Little Cypress-

37 Years Ago-1976 The Bridge City B&PW names Angelina Garza as member of the month.*****Darla Gisclair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Gisclair, received a degree in education from Sam Houston and is now teaching in Southeast Texas, 50 miles from San Antonio. *****Bridge City band booster officers are Mrs. Darwin Rothering, president; Mrs. Grover Browning, Mrs. John Haynes and Mrs. L.E. Huckabay vice-presidents.

(Editor’s note: Notice that 37 years ago a woman’s first name was seldom used, she was referred to as Mrs. So-and-so. That’s not the norm today. Most often it’s Ms. Shirley or whomever.)*****The Bridge City High football coaching staff is Braton, Stuebing, Hollier, Head Coach Griffin, Gillis Miller and Litton. The training staff is Thad Angelle, Bobbie Moore and Ted Townes.*****West Orange cheerleaders are Diane Collins, Sandy Allen, Janet Brown, Leisa Landry, head cheerleader Beverly Mitchell, Susan Sullivan, Amy Sandlin, Sharon Jones and Cindy Carr. The LC-M drill team leaders are Capt. Connie Gunn, Karen Francis, Melony Smith, Hollis Parker and Sabrina Frey. *****Bridge City cheerleaders are Nancey Gauthier, Donna Jeansonne, Kim Young, June Nezat, Kim Daniels, Tish Bratton, Melissa Harmon and Terri Medley.*****Mauriceville Junior High cheerleaders are Janet Rougeau, Melanie Plunkett, Donna Franks, Stacee Williams, Jeanette Yawn and Janice Johnson.*****Donald Sharpe, 32, becomes new Kroger store manager. A native of Deridder, he has been with Kroger for 11 years. He has managed at five other stores from Morgan City to Brownsville.*****Fain Holbrooks and Coy Charrier open Orange Appliance and automotive at 402 Green Ave. Chamber members Pete Sterling, Jim Trotter and Mayor Paul Hale did the honors at the opening ceremonies. Mrs. Coy “Leona” Charrier cut the ribbon. *****The Bridge City Optimist Club 10 and 11-year-old all-stars play in a major league baseball tournament in Port Arthur. Team members are Darrin Hearn, Paul Simmons, Jimmy Smith, Jeff Faults, Terry Lyons, Kevin Laughlin, Wendell Isom, Bryan Whitson, Frank Angelle, John Edgerly, Kerry Hearn, Jason Richard and Kevin Malagarie. Managers/coaches are Owen Richard and Harold Hearn. *****A new 1976 Chevy half-ton, V-8 pickup, full loaded at Harmon Chevrolet, Third and Green in Orange, will set you back $3,873, a Malibu, 4dr. Sedan, loaded, only $4,673. *****Tim Leiby will celebrate his birthday August 27.*****J.K. Conn has a mangy, old hound that hangs around his store he has named Roy Dunn and says the dumb dog is too dumb to be insulted.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Davis Jones, Julianne Longlois, Helen McCardle, Olga Graham, Kimberly Hubbard, Shirlyn Findlay, Alexandra Wild, Meri Ellen Jacobs, Mike Johnson, Evelyn Hughes, Brian Sheppard, Connie Forse, Jason Delano, Corey May, Mae Rollins, Michele George, Pat Gunter, Ron Hopperton, JohnDavid Walles, Kebble Free, Ryan Moreau, Zach Jeter, Ben Ezell, Angie Caples, Lynda Rector, Carol Cupe, Marlene Merritt, Debbie Adaway, Amber Juneau, Donnie Couthran, Ricky Sheppard, Dot Hudson, Dan R. Hooks, David Montagne, Glynis Gothia, Ken Kreger, Milton Briggs Jr., Ron Cowling, Scott Deppe, Shanley Hubbard, Trevor Schaffer, Johnathan Aldridge, Michael Philen, Phelecia Rucker, Bree Fontenot, Donna Scales, Jerry Mercer, Molly Abshire, Sheryl Guillory, Sydney Eby, David Green, Frank Beauchamp, Jaycie Dardeau and Nina Birdwell.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Everyone’s friend, banker Billy Burrow, will end 41 years in banking Aug. 29. A retirement reception will be held at Community Bank (the round bank) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Aug. 29. Carlos and all the folks at the bank invite you to come by and say goodbye to Billy who is headed to the green pastures of retirement. May they be happy, healthy years.*****A big surprise was the quick departure of Darlene Zavada from Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau. I thought Darlene had done a good job and brought great projects to Orange. With the tunnel boat races soon coming up the timing surprises me. Her leaving the job she has been on for over 10 years had to do with the escalating of job stress. She had planned to retire in January but had open heart surgery and her health and stress made her go into retirement early. We wish her the best.*****To those folks wondering what had become of Eddie Sutton, we found him. He’s incarcerated at the Orange Villa, on Third Street, room 105. He’s doing pretty good for the shape he’s in and invites his friends to visit him.*****We met a very nice couple Saturday at Farmer‘s Market. Debbie and Patrick, from Cottage Cuttings, 1315 Bancroft Road, have some of the most beautiful, healthy plants anywhere. You can reach them at 903-539-5971, on the web at cottage cuttings@gmail.com or see them at Farmer‘s Market, Big Lots parking lot in Orange, on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning. We were having bad white fly problems and they were most helpful on how to fight the problem.*****On Aug. 26 Keith Olberman will return to ESPN 2 at 10 p.m. Olberman has been off TV since his messy breakup with Al Gore’s Current TV, which has now been sold to Al Jazeera, which went on the air this week. Olberman is smart and very gifted. Last month ESPN lured Nate Silver, remember him, he’s the guy who predicted the last presidential election correctly down to the last vote and Electoral College numbers.

These two heavyweights will help ESPN fad the new FOX sports network, which launched Saturday. Olberman had a long run at MSNBC, which ended nasty, but Keith is credited with elevating MSNB to rival FOX. He also brought Rachel Maddow to MSNBC as a guest host. Today, she’s a popular regular. I’ll be watching Keith on ESPN 2 because it will be a sports show not to miss. *****A few good folks who will be celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Aug. 21 Debbie Fusilier’s lovely mother, Helen McCardle, celebrates.

She shares a birthday with singer Kenny Rogers, who turns 75.***Also a special friend, former deputy sheriff, the late Tucker Clayton, would have been 92 on this day and our editor Robert Hankin died unexpectedly on this day in 2010.***On Aug. 22 some interesting folks celebrate birthdays. Our buddy Johnny Montagne, once a world ranked boxer, has mellowed into his granddad years and the only thing he wants to fight is fish on Lake Sabine and maybe shoot an occasional buck at the deer lease. ***Our friend Meri Elen Jacobs, Journalism teacher at WO-S and regular contributor to The Record, celebrates a birthday on Aug. 22, as does Evelyn Hughes, a nice lady, the bride of Art Hughes and also Mike Johnson, house builder and son of Pat and Charlie Johnson, celebrates. This would have also been the birthday of the late radio personality Bill Clark. ***On Aug. 23, Skipper’s eldest, Keble Free, celebrates.

The hairstylist and former boxer is getting awfully close to becoming a senior citizen. *** Koby Bryant will turn 35 on this day also. He’s been a pro about half of his life, right out of high school.***Aug. 24 is a very special day for a special lady, Marlene Merritt, the longtime bride of Sheriff Keith Merritt, is always a joy to be around.***Celebrating their wedding anniversary on this day is city council person Teresa and coach Frank Beauchamp. Frank also celebrates his birthday a few days later, on Aug. 27.***Another athlete Cal Ripken Jr. turns 53 Aug. 24.***Aug. 25 is the big day for our friend Dot Hudson, a beautiful lady, sister of the late constable Parker Thompson.

Also on this day Coach Dan Ray Hooks takes another step up the ladder of life. A life filled with stories of success. ***On this day also David Montagne, son of the late Democratic Chairman Bob Montagne celebrates. We remember him as a young teenager on many campaign trails. ***Track star Bree Fontenot celebrates also as does Pinehurst councilman Ron Cowling and Milton Briggs Jr.***On Aug. 26, a great gal, Parks Director Donna Dorman Scales, who keeps Jimmy in line, celebrates.***This also would have been Dr. Howard Williams and his late wife Elizabeth’s wedding anniversary.***Please see complete birthday list. Happy birthday to all. *****John McCain has never seen a potential war, besides the one he was held captive in, that he didn’t like. No wonder he and Sen. Graham are favored by the weapons manufactures. If it was up to McCain and Graham, the U.S. would be involved in three wars. *****What’s hurting the economy and Wall Street worse than anything is Congress threatening to shut down the government. Don’t believe any other spin.*****Peggy’s Off the Bayou, at Norton’s RV, on Hwy. 62, will host Santa Claus Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids so they can get their special treats. On a more sober note, Peggy is scheduled for surgery on Aug. 27. Her surgery has been postponed twice before so hopefully this time it will be a go. Best of luck. *****We spoke to our friend Glenda Dyer, who lives on a farm out of Nashville. She says it’s been the worst rainy season in years, a lot of towns have flooded out. Thankfully they are high enough to dodge high water. We could use some of that water.

Glenda has promised to write a special story that will be of interest to Orange County folks.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan Breaux and Kirby Joe Comeaux were having a couple of beers at Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill after dey got off of work dem. Da conversation turned to what dey would be doing over da weekend.

Sostan says, “Me, I’m going to Baton Rouge to pick up da kids from my ex-wife, den I will try to see my girlfriend. She tinks I’m a stalker; Well, she’s not exactly my girlfriend yet.”

Comeaux, him, says, “Well, me I’m going to Lafayette to see my girlfriend. I’ve been getting it on wit her and her twin.”

Sostan axed, “Mai Comeaux, how can you tell dem apart hanh?”

Comeaux answer, “Well, her brother’s got a mustache him.”

C’EST TOUT We’ve come on a full moon. Often weird things happen and the crazies come out when the moon is full. Lately there has been a rash of tire and wheel burglaries going on at car lots. It’s an expense to the car dealers not covered by insurance because of a $1,000 deductible. It should be a law that you can shoot anyone caught stripping cars at car lots. Business people being ripped off by thieves is frustrating and expensive. Hopefully the law will start busting some of those thugs. *****Speaking of car dealers, David Self Ford has been moving a lot of new and pre-owned cars under their new volume program. Their prices are unbeatable. Brandy says, “We’re making a lot of customers happy and business is good.” Visit them before you buy and save some green.*****If you’re looking for a great steak, you can’t beat a custom cut, expertly prepared steak from Robert’s Meat Market and Steak House. Particular steak eaters choose Robert’s when they are hungry for a juicy, tender steak.*****Now that it has been proven that Sen. Ted Cruz is a native born Canadian, which according to our Constitution, to be President of the United States one just needs to be natural born, meaning a child born to an American mother. Ted’s father was a Cuban citizen, might still be. While living in Canada they voted in elections. Were they citizens of Canada at the time? No big deal because Ted’s party will never nominate him but if they did, he would be the first president not born in the U.S. In fact, if he wanted to he could run for Prime Minister in Canada where he’s a native son. The “Birthers” have gone underground on this one which shows how they pick and choose issues. Can you imagine if Hillary Clinton faced the same issue.*****One thing all Tea Party members, from the congress to the court house. do is just say ‘NO’ to everything. That’s their solution to everything. Nothing reasonable about that.*****Well, I’ve come to the end. Thanks for coming along. Look us over, shop our family of advertisers and read us cover to cover. Have a nice week and maybe do a rain dance. Take care and God bless.

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Lercy Joseph Braus July 6, 1924 - August 12, 2013 To the many family and friends of Lercy J. Braus. On behalf of Jeanette Braus, her three sons and their families. We personally want to thank everyone who attended Lercy’s visitation, Rosary and Funeral Services. From our hearts we want to thank each of you personally.

There are so many people attending we cannot thank them all individually. My father had so many friends during his lifetime of eighty nine years it is a testimony to the man he was.

There were so many people who brought food, drinks, plants, flowers and consolation to our family in this time loss.

We especially would like to thank: Father Steven Leger, Professional Catholic Church Bereavement Committee, the Ladies of St. Henry, the U.S. Navy, and the (Houston) Flag, Bugler and Honor Guard.

Sincerely, The family of Lercy J. Braus

The Orangefield ISD teachers and staff members attended a professional development workshop presented by Hal Bowman. His “Teach Like a Rock Star” philosophy focuses on developing the capacity to have a lifelong impact on a student’s knowledge, thoughts, emotions, actions, and character. The workshop addressed how to increase the quality of education and achievement in the classroom.

Community Bulletin Board OC Farmers’ Market waiting on fall gardens If you’re looking for watermelon, you’ll find them at the Orange County Farmers’ Market, as well as lots of yard plants and house plants, homemade baked goods and homemade granola.

Jams, jellies, and pickles will be back in September.

Garden produce is a little scarce right now, but there will be a large variety of fresh produce to choose from as soon as the fall gardens are ready. Some gardens will be ready earlier than others, so stop by the farmers’ market often to see what’s available.

The Farmers’ Market is open 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 7-10 a.m. Saturdays. It is located in Pinehurst in the parking lot in front of Big Lots (off MacArthur Drive).

For more information contact the market coordinator, Jean Fregia at 409-670-6121 The Orange County Farmers’ Market is sponsored by Texas AgriLIFE

BC Strutters to host ‘Back to School’ Dance The Bridge City Strutters will host their annual Back to School dance for sixth through eighth grades from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Bridge City Community Center, located at 105 Parkside in Bridge City. There will be a $5 admission charge.

Pizza, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.

Hunter Education Safety Class set for Aug. 25 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be taught from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The online home study computer sections but be completed and the complete tests must be printed out and brought to class. This class is not just for hunters but anyone who handles a firearm can benefit from it. For more information or to register, please call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

Dove Hunt Warm Up Fundraiser for 4-H Club

Orange County Claybusters Shooting Sports 4-H club will hold their 8th Annual “Dove Hunt Warm Up” held at the Orange Gun Club, Saturday, Aug. 24. Rounds will start at 9 am. Five Man Teams are $500 and individual shooters $100. Make your own teams or one can be made for you. Shooting format includes skeet trap and 5-stand. Trophys will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. HOA awards for top adult and youth shooters. Lunch will be provided for shooters and will be available for $5 to non-shooters. There will be great raffles and silent auction. Teams and individuals need to RSVP if possible by Aug. 14 to John Bilbo, 409-779-1115.

Orange VFW to host recognition programs Orange VFW Post 2775, located at the VFW hall on Hwy 87 North (5303 N. 16th Street), will present three Veterans Recognition Programs. Operation Iraqi Freedom will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; Victory over Japan will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 4; and Patriot’s Day will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 11.

New videos were produced by Community Service/Americanism Chairman John Clark. For more information, contact Clark at 883-0264.

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LCM classes of ‘70-’76 to host reunion The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Classes of 1970-1976 are planning a reunion, with the Class of 1973 hosting the plans since it will be their 40th Class Reunion, on Sept. 27-28.

Activities include a tailgating party before the LCM HS football game from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Bear Park (LCM HS Football Parking Lot), and attending the football game afterwards.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, a reception with snacks/appetizers/ non-alcoholic beverages/set-ups will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 2610 Lutcher Dr. in Orange with music and dancing to follow at 7:30 p.m. BYOB if you prefer alcoholic beverages.

Music will be provided by Jimmy Jams and the cost is $35 for couples and $20 for singles. No reservations are needed but contact Sherry Sharpton Stalnaker if you have questions at (409) 313-0774 or sherryd43@aol.com.

Come and join us for walking down memory lane with our former classmates and remembering fun times from 40+ years ago.

OISD football Senior Citizen passes available Dr. Stephen Patterson, Orangefield ISD Superintendent, has announced that residents of Orangefield who are 60 years of age and older qualify for a Senior Citizens Pass. The OISD school board approved these passes in 1993 and it entitles senior citizens to free admission to home activities and events sponsored by the Orangefield Independent School District.

Residents wishing to obtain these passes should go to the superintendent’s office, located in the administration building between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proof of age and residence will be required for all Senior Citizens Pass requests.

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will host a pool tournament each Friday beginning at 8 p.m. The two tables are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Popcorn will be served and a drink special will be offered until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun.

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Deaths and Memorials Lyndal M. White Bridge City Lyndal M. White, 85, Bridge City, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at his home.

He was born Jan. 31, 1928 to Willie and Mea (Reed) White Sr. in Edgerly, La. He proudly served in the United States Navy for two years in the CIC division. He retired from Gulf Refinery in Port Arthur and has been a resident of Bridge City since 1952.

Lyndal was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas.

He loved to work in the yard and loved Hank Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie Ann; and brothers, Larry, Willie Jr. and A.J. Survivors include daughters, Lynda Schexnayder of Bridge City and Edy Flexser and husband Ted of Clarksville, Tenn.; sons, Mark White of Bridge City and Joseph White and wife Genie of Tarkio, Miss.; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. White was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. The family would like to give thanks to River City Hospice.

Online guestbook and obituary can be found at www.missouricremation.com.

Chad Shay Vidor Chad Christopher Shay, 34, of Vidor, passed away unexpectedly on T h u r s d ay, Aug. 15, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Services to celebrate Chad’s life will be at 10 a.m.

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Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services where he will be laid to rest next to his mother at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. A gathering of Chad’s family and friends for a time of reflection will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Chad was born on Aug. 12, 1979 in Galveston to David O’Neil Shay Sr. and Janice Mae (Nester) Shay. He was a lifelong residence of the Orange and Vidor area. Chad worked as a bartender at the Delta Downs Casino in Vinton, he was a graduate of the Bridge City High School Class of 1999 and he was of the Pentecostal faith. Chad made many friendships throughout his life and will be remembered for his love of video games and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Chad is preceded in death by his parents and his maternal grandfather, Harold Haymon.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his brother, Davied O’Neil Shay Jr. and wife, Teresa of Vidor; sister, Bridget Marcellian and husband, Mike of Nederland; maternal grandmother, Shirley Haymon of Bridge City; maternal grandfather, Otis Nester of Vivian, La.; his nieces and nephews, Richard Shay, Abigail Shay, Gabriel Meyers, Kimberly Berry, Auston Shay, Christian Shay, Serenity Shay and Kylee Marcellian; his uncles, Steve Nester and wife, Susan of New Mexico, Harold Haymon Jr. of Bridge City and Ronnie Haymon and wife Samantha of Bridge City; cousins, Amanda Rueda and husband Rusty of New Mexico and Steven Nester Jr. of Austin. Chad is also survived by numerous members of his extended family and friends.

The Shay family wishes to thank all of Chad’s co-workers at Delta Downs and all of the many friends who have been so comforting during their loss.

Family and friends may sign the register and send condolences at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Wyrick Orange Joyce Mary Wyrick, 69, of Orange, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, in her home.

A celebration of life will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, at the American Legion in Orange.

Born in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 19, 1944, Joyce was the daughter of George Carney and Mary (Stephenson) Carney. She was an avid pool player and member of the American Legion.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, George Carney; husband, Bill Wyrick; and son, Ronnie Gavin. She is survived by her mother, Mary (Stephenson) Carney; daughters, Becky Syfrett and husband, Ted of Vancoover, Wash. and Rhona Gavin of Oregon; son, Robin Gavin and wife, Rhonda of Oregon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, JoAnn Lane, Gloria Butler, and Linda Rollins.

Matalea Marie Stevens Formerly of Orange Matalea Marie Todd Stevens, age 83, passed away peacefully at Autumn Leaves of Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.

Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church of Orange officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by funeral services. Graveside services will follow immediately at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

She was born March 3, 1930 in

Robert Marion Spence Nichols Creek Robert Marion Spence, 77, of Nichols Creek, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at his residence.

Rober t’s family and friends gathered for a time of remembrance and reflection Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Spence Family residence, located at 2613 County Road 4122 in Nichols Creek.

Born on Jan. 7, 1936 in Everett, Wash. to Clifford Spence and Julia Fitzgerald, he worked and retired as a pipefitter at the Equistar Refinery in Port Arthur and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Robert lived in Nichols Creek since 2006 and had lived for many years in Port Arthur. He enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables, fishing, col-

giver and always willing to help others and would do anything for you. He would not let you down and you could count on him always. He was there to lift you up and make you laugh, and laugh right along with you. Charlie was a loving son, husband, father, uncle and friend.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles William Cessac; and grandparents, Anthony and Gladys Cuccio; and Alfonse and Lois Cessac. He is survived by his wife Gina Cessac; their children, Anthony, Collin and Andrew; his mother, Phyllis Green and her husband, Danny Green; step-brothers, Troy and Slade Green; Aunt Cathy and Burt Allman; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Dwight Bickham, Kerry Caillouet, John Cannatella, Oran Day, Mark Fiorenza, Jose Gonzalez, Justin Sanderson and Donnie Shockley served as pallbearers.

lecting rare coins and he loved spending time with his family and especially his dogs.

Robert is preceded in death by his mother and step father, Julia Fitzgerald Primeaux and Theodis Primeaux; his father and stepmother, Clifford Spence and Ester Spence; first wife, Joyce Spence; son, James “Jimmy” Spence and daughter, Julie Duncan.

Those who will most cherish his memory are wife, LaVan Spence of Nichols Creek; daughter, Mary Kile of Port Orchard, Wash.; sons, Robert L. Spence of Nichols Creek, William Spence of Port Arthur, Bradley Spence of Port Arthur; stepdaughters, Mary Diaz and husband Jerry, Valerie Hathaway and Keisha Moles; half brother, Tommy Primeaux of Tomball; grandchildren, Robert P. Spence, Christin Spence, Aimie and Ashley Kile, Michelle and Nicole Osmer, Jake and Dora Duncan, Amber and Harley Spence and Danielle and Casey Diaz, Kaleb and Joseph Moles and ten great grandchildren.

Family and friends may sign the register or leave a condolence for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

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Charles Anthony Cessac Bridge City Charles Anthony Cessac, 48, of Bridge City, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Aug. 19, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment followed at St. Mary Cemetery.

Charlie was born May 3, 1965 in Orange. He graduated from Bridge City High School. He was married to his wife, Gina for 26 years. He was employed by Jerry Hughes Realty for 22 years, was involved with the Bridge City Chamber and community; and was a prior member of the Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had several gifts and talents. He was a painter and a carpenter. He could build anything. Charlie was a selfproclaimed “chef.” He loved to cook and over the years we all enjoyed the feasts he would create. Charlie was a busy man, but he loved to relax, sit outside with a friend by his side and a drink in his hand.

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She was a member of St. John’s Methodist Church in West Orange for many years. She was passionate about gardening and had an innate ability to grow anything. She was skilled in knitting and sewing, often giving the finished project to loved ones. She was known for her compassionate and loving ways and was a mother to many beyond her own children, listening and offering advice.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis O. Stevens Jr., her parents, sisters Earldean Merritt and Vendelene Muns, and great grandchild Cody Stevens. Those who will cherish her memory are her children, Ellis O. Stevens III (Buddy) and wife Ella of Orange, Jann Stevens of Mandeville, LA. and Paul Stevens and wife Denise of Colleyville; her grandchildren Jason, Jody, Julie, Adam and Carolyn Stevens and her great grandchildren Caleb, Carly, Sara, Hannah, Rylan and Ethan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Stevens, Paul Stevens, Adams Stevens, Jason Stevens, Jody Stevens, and Mike Reid.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the devoted staff at Autumn Leaves of Grapevine for the loving care they showed their Mother through this difficult journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Matalea may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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Gene Elwin Smith, 78, of Nichols Creek, passed away T h u r s d ay, Aug. 15, 2013 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont.

Services to remember his life were held Sunday, Aug. 18, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Father Delphyne Meeks, officiating. Cremation was held following services.

Born on Nov. 29, 1934 in Port Arthur, to Ed Smith and Artimese (Ellender) Smith, he lived in Nichols Creek since 1978. Gene worked as a repair technician for Southwestern Bell and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Gene was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Buna, he enjoyed the gardening of flowers, fruit trees, riding his four wheeler, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents and his numerous brothers and sisters.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Ann Smith of Nichols Creek; daughters, Missy Flowers and husband Dirk of Mauriceville, Dee Melich Barraza of Orange and Joni Smith of Nichols Creek; grandchildren, Tiffeny Landry and husband Dom, Rochelle Briggs and husband Jonah, Charlsey Herin and husband Jesse and Robert Melich and wife Tara; great grandchildren, Colby, Logan, Hallie, Bo, Jaxon, Jaycee, Jenna, Brooklynn, Chloe, Slade, Abigail and another one on the way. Gene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

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Judy Ann Caillier Orange Judy Ann Caillier, 67, of Orange, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in her home.

A graveside service was held S a t u r d ay, Aug. 17, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with a burial that followed. The Rev. Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Neches officiated the service.

Born in St. Alban, W.V., on June 27, 1946, Judy was the daughter of Lonnie R. Bays and Dorothy I. Thompson Bays. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church in Orange.

Judy was survived by her husband, Dudley Caillier; daughters, Luwana Martin and Linda Rodriguez; son, Paul Caillier; grandchildren, T.J. Listebarger, Ashley Cormier, Shelby Martin; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Penny LeBlanc; and step-brother, Johnny Bays.

Francis Rawson Orange Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his home.

A graveside service, with military honors, was held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Isaac Low Cemetery in Hemphill with the Rev. Karen Jones, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hemphill, officiating.

Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas.

He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson Sr. After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career in the Little Cypress – Mauriceville CISD, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. Before joining Little Cypress, Mr. Rawson worked for several years in the West Orange schools. After leaving Little Cypress, he served as a junior high school principal in Buna until his retirement.

Following his retirement, he spent many years as a security guard at Delta Downs. Mr. Rawson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Affectionately known as “Faw Frank” or “Uncle Frank”, he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Pate Rawson; his parents; and his siblings, Velta Mclemore, Eugene B. Rawson Jr., Doris Mills, Mary Wickersham, Garrett Rawson and Neal Rawson.

Mr. Rawson is survived by his daughter, Fran Hulsey and husband, Larry of Hemphill; and son, Warren Rawson and wife, Patty DeLaney of Houston.

Memories will be cherished by his five grandchildren, Oscar DeLaney Rawson of Houston, David Hulsey and wife Tammy of Orange, Darrin Hulsey and partner Hillary Herndon of Knoxville, Tenn., Daniel Hulsey of Orange, Karen Hulsey Fisher and husband Kyle of Mauriceville. “Faw Frank” will also be remembered by his great-grandchildren, Brynne Hulsey of Bridge City, Dayla and Taylor Hulsey of Orange, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey of Panama City, Fla.; and Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey of Lakenheath, England.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Kendra, Pat, Laura, Doll, Carlene and Professional Home Health and Hospice and others who graciously and lovingly cared for Dad. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Hulsey, Dr. Darrin Hulsey, David Hulsey, Larry Hulsey, Bill Skinner and Dr. Warren Rawson.

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Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, with a burial that followed at Wilkinson Cemetery in Mauriceville.

A native of Sabine County, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. Ruben was a agricultural teacher for 54 years.

He taught at Hyatt High School in Fields, La., Hamshire-Fannett High School and Little CypressMauriceville High School. He received his Masters Degree from Sam Houston State University and is a member of the Sam Houston Alumni Association. Ruben was a member of the Soil and Water Conservation District Region 9 and was a member of Silver Oaks Baptist

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And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Warren Brister called me last week and started our conversation with, “I was just a little too late when I told Brandon not to cast.” He and Brandon, were fishing just outside of East Pass when he initially thought a redfish was plowing just below the surface and pointed it out to his son.

“Brandon’s cast was already in mid-air when I saw the fin rise up above the surface,” Warren added, “and the shark jumped all over his Bass Assassin Sea Shad as soon as it hit the water.” The next forty plus minutes were both exciting and tiring, but the younger Brister finally wore the 28 pound bull shark down with 15-pound test mono.

A picture of Brandon’s shark is posted on the KOGT web site and it is certainly big enough to inflict a serious bite. Only two days prior to that, Jake Delhomme said that he saw the largest bull shark that he has ever seen as far north as Bessie Heights. “I know bull sharks sometimes stray way up both the Sabine and Neches,” said Delhomme, “but I had never seen one in the Heights.”

He said the shark narrowly missed grabbing a croaker just as they were hoisting it over the side and it got everyone in the small boat wet.

“They look a whole lot larger when they go ballistic right in your face,” added Delhomme, “but he really was a pretty good size one.” He added that they had seen it further down the canal earlier and it didn’t take it long to swim their way.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 21, 2013

LCM Bears poised to end playoff drought

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GABE PRUETT FOR THE RECORD

It has been a while since the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears tasted the playoffs. It was 1997 to be exact.

LC-M went 4-6 last season and missed the playoffs again.

This year though Coach Randy Crouch is optimistic the Bears will be one of the four playoff teams out of District 20-4A. Crouch and the Bears scrimmaged Goose Creek Memorial this past Friday and like most coaches the head Bear saw “some good things and not so good things.”

“Our kids competed hard and played hard,” Crouch said.

“I was really impressed with

our defense. The best news is we can correct the mistakes we had both on offense and defense.”

Crouch has a formula on defense he wants the Bears to live up to in 2013. There cannot be many games where the Bears let teams stay on the field for over 70 plays. Part of that philosophy also hinges on the offense to stay on the field and control e game.

“We need to have our defense be on the field for 55 to 60 plays,” Crouch said.”We want to get those guys off the field.”

Dylan Gruber, Brady Lyons, Jake Sonnier and Dalton Jake are all expected key defensive players for LC-M in 2013.

Running the football will also be a key for the Bears while trying to navigate

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Head Coach Randy Crouch gathers the team during practise on Tuesday.

through the 20-4A waters in 2013.

“When I look back over a vast majority of the teams who have made the playoffs during ,y time in this district, running the ball on a consistent basis is a major part of the success,” Crouch said. “That leads to ball control and controlling the game. Consistently running the ball is something we are going to work hard on.

Teams that do that are usually the teams that make the playoffs.”

There will be a major hole to fill on offense for the Bears and that will be at the running back position. Alex Sezer is no longer at LC-M High School as his talents are now at Texas A&M. Brandon Tollivar will be looked to to carry the ball for

the Bears.

Caleb Harley returns at the quarterback spot after throwing for over 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns in 10 games last season.

Crouch hopes Harley’s experience leads to a leadership role this year.

“You always hope your quarterback is the leader of the football team,” Crouch said.

“We have the same offense as last year so he should have a firm grasp of it and we can implement a few new things on offense.”

Doyle will see time at receiver while Marvis Brown and Dustin Daigle will man the offensive line with experience from last year.

“There are no weeks off in 20-4A that is for sure,” Crouch said. “It is always a competi-

tive district and this year I think it is even tougher. You can only hope each Friday night you are playing on the up tick so you can stay in the hunt.”

Crouch agreed former Nederland quarterback Kirby Bellow is a prime example of another phase of football that will be key for the Bears. Bellow came in after an injury to Nederland’s starting quarterback as a sophomore and never again left the field.

“Depth is another key,” Crouch added. “I always tell the kids they are one play away from instead of only playing 10 plays a game to playing 40 plays a game. All kids have to be ready. If we do all these things, and I think we have a real shot at it, we will be there in the end. That is all you can

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Scrimmages can tell a lot

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Gabriel Pruett Hometown Football For The Record

Scrimmages are the first taste of football for high school football fans. It is a time to see our players out on a field and facing another team instead of smacking a teammate at practice.

Gabe Pruett Our area teams hit the fields this past Friday in scrimmages to give coaches a first glimpse of what their teams will look in 2013.

Bridge City is no different as Cris Stump unveiled his 2013 Cardinals against the Lumberton Raiders.

Lumberton “won” the scrimmage yet there were some positives both on offense and defense.

Quarterback Chase Shugart and running back Jonah Lemoine both got to see action at new positions.

Shugart played last year in the secondary yet this year takes over after Daniel Faulk’s graduation. Shugart has impressed with his mobility at the quarterback position and that added element of the run could keep defenses guessing.

Lemoine comes in after an injury to Ashton Hunter. The injury has been talked about and talked about and talke...... you get the point and I’m sure Hunter is tired of reading about it himself.

Lemoine will need the reps in the two scrimmages and get used to what varsity defenses will throw his way as the starting running back.

Hunter Uzzle was called impressive with his work at receiver, a new position for the “Hunt Dog” in 2013.

The defense did have its problems at times against the Raiders yet remember it was the first time out for the Cardinals.

Remember we started this column calling these games what they are, “scrimmages.”

They are a few steps above preseason NFL games but those are the worst things in sports today.

Preseason football in the NFL is horrible. Have you seen all the injuries so far? I am sure glad I don’t play fantasy football any longer.

I want to take some emails this week and on a new topic.

If we were playing fantasy football using Orange County players who would you draft first and second? Send your picks in to gabep13.gp@gmail.com to be revealed next week.

Hope you enjoy reading about the LC-M Bears today.

Here’s hoping the Bears end a playoff drought that dates back to 1997.

Dylan Gray moves the ball downfield for the Orangefield Bobcats during scrimmage sessions with the Vidor Pirates.

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Broncos linebacker Von Miller suspended six games Staff Report For The Record

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller will be suspended without pay for the first six games of the season.

The six game ban is the result of negotiations between the NFL, Miller’s lawyers and the NFL Players Association after the league found Miller in violation of the league’s substance abuse program this offseason, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told USA TODAY

Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of confidentiality rules.

There will be no further appeal, and Miller will begin serving his suspension after the Broncos’ final preseason game.

Miller could have been suspended for as long as the full year. Instead, Miller will miss games against the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be allowed to return to the team before its Week 7

game at Indianapolis.

The suspension was trigged this summer after Miller, who was placed in the NFL’s drug program after a positive test for marijuana in his rookie year in 2011, spilled a urine sample during a scheduled test at the Broncos’ facility before an offseason workout. The urine sample Miller provided after the practice was found to be diluted, the person said.

In dispute was whether this should count as a third or second violation of the league’s drug policy.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Vacation reveals Reds baseball players know drug rules KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Our annual trip to the Gold Coast of Florida occurred quite a bit later in the summer than it had in the past as our week’s stay in a Perdido Key condo ended last Saturday morning as the front end of a tropical wave promising five-to-eight inches of rain hastened our departure.

As usual, our journey east on Interstates 10, 12 and 10 again was with the Whiteheads—Cathy, Brian and granddaughters Jennifer (15) and Shannon (12). This time we stayed on the ninth floor of the 19-story structure that had a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Much of the time the Gulf was unusually calm, but the threat of thundershowers persisted during much of the week and then became a reality Friday night and into Saturday when we were heading back to the Lone Star State.

And what has been the case each of the many years we have been vacationing at Perdido Key, we ran into some other Orangeites with the same intentions.

This time as wife Susan and I were exiting from the complex’s huge swimming pool two male voices almost in unison called “There’s Mrs. Kazmar.” It was two of her former high school math students Scooter Carroll and Wyatt Prejean, who were staying at the same condo with their respective families.

We visited with several families around the condo and on the beach and one of them— the Szavadeks from Cincinnati—said they made it a point that all nine of them stayed at the same condo as they had in the past.

They were huge sports fans and loved all the Cincinnati franchises—especially the Reds and the Bengals—and couldn’t figure out why their football team couldn’t beat our Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs the last two years.

But they did get back at me by making fun of the Houston Astros being the worst team in baseball for the last two years and probably for this season, too.

Coincidentally, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Class AA Southern League is a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. And Walt Jocketty, the Reds’ general manager and president of operations for the major league team, was in town for the entire weeklong home stand of the Blue Wahoos.

And of course all week long the sports sections of every Pensacola-area newspaper, radio talk shows and TV stations were overrun with the Alex Rodriguez 211-game suspension for his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Jocketty was asked by a reporter for the daily newspaper, the Pensacola News Journal, if he thought major league baseball will have to deal with the A-Rod drama for the rest of the year.

“I think so,” the former GM of the St. Louis Cardinals answered. “I think a majority of players get it…and have gotten it for a long time. This is just a small percentage of players who are causing the problem.

“I can tell you that our players, especially the (Reds) playing at the major league level are pretty upset about it because it affects the integrity of the game, and they want to do what they can to clean it up and keep it cleaned up.”

Jocketty went on to point out that one way to clean this up is to allow teams to void contracts immediately if the players are suspended and in any way use performance-enhancing drugs. Kick them out, he continued. Give their money to other deserving players.

If the violators are ever allowed back, it must be under the major league minimum salary.

He added that it would send a message. Fortunately for the Cincinnati Reds and their entire minor league system, they have kept squeaky clean--no player involved, not this year, not last year, not recent years.

One of the Reds (and Astros) all-time greatest players, Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, told the San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News last week he doubts it will stop unless the money is all removed.

“They are going to have to make it where there is no reward at the end of the rainbow,” Morgan told the newspaper.

Jocketty explained that the Reds begin the conversation on drugs when players first join their organization.

“From the very beginning, we educate players on what the harmful side effects are and what the ramifications are of being caught, how it affects your team, how it affects you as a player, and we’re just not going to tolerate it,” Jocketty warned.

KWICKIES…The NCAA is getting out of the memorabilia business after being sued by former players and a handful of current college players in federal court over the use of

athlete images and likenesses.

NCAA president Mark Emmert said last week it would stop the process immediately after reports that team jerseys and other items linking individual schools could be found on its own website by searching for specific player names.

“I think seeing the NCAA sell those kinds of goods is a mistake,” Emmert said during a conference call last week. “It’s not what the NCAA is about.”

Whatever magical spell the West Orange-Stark football team has over Nederland occurred in last weekend’s scrimmage between the two football powers as the Mustangs rallied from a twotouchdown halftime deficit to defeat the Bulldogs 27-26. The same thing has happened most of the time over the past two decades, with the ‘Stangs outplaying Nederland when the chips were down and it counted the most.

And while on the subject of exhibition football, the Houston Texans displayed a strong passing game Saturday night to down the stubborn Miami Dolphins 24-17 at Reliant Stadium. Houston (2-0) is still without star running back Arian Foster because of a nagging back pain that has extended into his legs. Best case scenario is that Foster will be ready for the season opener the weekend after Labor Day. The Dallas Cowboys’ defense didn’t allow an Arizona touchdown, but six Dallas turnovers and four Cardinal field goals plus a very inept Dallas offense led to a 12-7 loss by the Pokes, who now are 1-2 in the preseason games.

Sunset Grove Country Club golfer George Davis made a hole in one last weekend on the Par 3, 162 yard, no. 6 hole.

He made his ace with a 4-hybrid club and earned a $200 check for being a member of the Sunset Men’s Golf Association.

The Houston Astros were mathematically eliminated from the almost impossible task of finishing the 2013 major league baseball season at the .500 mark as they suffered loss No. 82 last weekend, despite winning the first two series of their current nine-game road trip that ends today in Arlington against the Texas Rangers.

The topic of the Seattle Seahawks came up Monday morning on ESPN’s First Take.

Co-host Skip Bayless said he doesn’t believe the Seahawks will have as good a season at home as last year (8-0) and doesn’t pick them to win their division, but to perhaps get a wild card. But his cohort Stephen Smith strongly disagreed and said he thought Seattle

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It didn’t seem like a big surprise that two-time defending national champion Alabama was the top pick in the Associated Press preseason college football poll, followed by Ohio State, Oregon, Stanford and Georgia. Two more Southeastern Conference teams—No. 6 South Carolina and No. 7 Texas A&M—followed, with Clemson No. 8, Louisville No. 9 and Florida No. 10. LSU was No. 12, Texas No. 15 and TCU No. 20.

JUST BETWEEN US… Some of the many sideshows related to the 211-game suspension of New York Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez is almost like one of TV’s reality shows. The baseball players— even some of his Yankee teammates—are upset because ARod is playing every day after appealing his suspension and the fact he used documents he received from Biogenesis to implicate Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Ryan Braun and Yankee catcher Francisco Cervelli, according to “60 Minutes.” Braun and Cervelli are serving their suspensions. In his first at-bat Sunday at Boston, Bosox pitcher Ryan Dempster hit A-Rod with a pitch—something that is predicted to happen at each visiting ballpark in which he plays for the remainder of the season. In another scenario, ARod’s lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, claims the Yankees and Commissioner Bud Selig were working together to sideline A-Rod from baseball and nullify his contract, under which he is still owed $86 million after this season.

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For Sept. 14 At Discovery Green Staff Report ForTheRecord

HOUSTON -- At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston on Sept. 14 at Discovery Green offers a free, family-oriented festival to help urbanites in Texas’ largest city get back to nature.

Now in its fifth year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department event enlists multiple partners who provide hands-on activities, booths and opportunities to engage audiences who haven’t ever or don’t often get exposure to the great outdoors, especially the parks and other resources located right in Houston’s big backyard.

“By introducing urban adults and kids to outdoor recreation, our woods and waters and natural places become more relevant and important

to them,” said Heidi Rao, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hunter education specialist in Houston. “We believe recreation leads to conservation. If they’re out there enjoying the natural world, they come to care about it and finally to care for it.”

Take Me Outdoors Houston will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Discovery Green, a 12-acre park created by a public/private partnership between the City of Houston and the non-profit Discovery Green Conservancy. The park’s mission is to provide a beautiful, urban green space in the heart of Houston that serves as a village green for the city. It is located across Avenida de las Americas from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel, sitting between the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park.

Since the park opened in April 2008, it has welcomed more than 5 million visitors and

hosted more than 2,000 public and private events.

Take Me Outdoors Houston includes a variety of exhibitors clustered in topical zones and a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: The Nature & Environmental Zone will include a Rock Climbing Wall; TPWD’s State Parks Division, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program, and Urban Outdoor Program; Katy Prairie Conservancy; Student Conservation Association; Armand Bayou Nature Center; Wetlands Center and Baytown Nature Center.

The Hunting & Wildlife Conservation Zone will include TPWD’s Hunter Education Program & Instructor Association, Spanish Hunter Education Program, Youth Hunter Education Challenge; SCI Houston’s Sensory Safari; and Texas State Rifle Association & air gun booth.

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Colburn: Fishing over the past two weeks from Spanish mackerel to jacks.

Some of the larger jacks have been caught by the live bait fishermen working the DuPont Outfall as well as several small sting rays. I enjoy catching Spanish mackerel, but that is the only one of that bunch of rare visitors that I care to deal with.

As the trout and redfish start to school up and ride herd on acres of shad and shrimp in the open lake a wider variety of lures and colors will work, but I am yet to figure out why I ever gave up on most of those lures in the first place. I didn’t buy them just because they looked good way back when and I can’t honestly say that the fish ever quit eating them.

New latest and greatest colors are easily the number one reason most anglers move on to other lures and relegate the old proven winners to the “has been” storage box. Thus the reason for the countless bags of tails stacked high in the back of the garage!

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off a trip if you didn’t have any opening night, chicken on a chain, violet ghost, Texas roach or stinky pink tails in your tackle box? Those are all very good colors, but how many fish have you caught over the years on glow-chartreuse, red shad, limetreuse or even the venerable white with a pink tail?

Lures like the Corky, MirrOdine XL, Maniac Mullet and Usual Suspect enable us to fish specific depths of water more efficiently, but for the most part the same depths can be fished with longer tails on a weight specific jig head. It would be more difficult keeping the tail in the strike zone, but nonetheless you would still be in the hunt most days.

For my money that is the main reason fishing tails under a cork is so productive. The popping noise helps, but more importantly the tail stays in or slightly above the strike zone the duration of the cast. Even in colder weather the odds or a heck of a lot better of the fish feeding up rather than down.

I am equally guilty of abandoning proven topwaters as well. I cannot recall the last time I fished a Jumpin’ Minnow, jointed Redfin or a Chug Bug and I have no legitimate reason for not doing so. Somewhere along the line they were replaced by She Dogs, Skitterwalks and Super Spooks.

When was the last time you broke out the trusted gold spoon?.

Line has gone the same

route as the lures and colors for me as well, but I do still fish some monofilament for certain applications. I would not stay home if I didn’t have any braided line, but even with the aggravation of wind knots and occasional irreversible backlashes braid offers advantages that are undeniable. The thinner diameter, absence of stretch and increased strength are all factors that make the catching part easier.

I am not about to get into new boats and motors versus older models as your wife may accidentally read this after having read everything else in this week’s paper, but you know……!

The Orange County CCA Banquet will kick off at 6:00 pm Thursday night at the new Orange County Convention Center on Hwy. 1442. If you haven’t already purchased a ticket you can still do so at the door. For more information call Scott Bandy at 988-3667 or Louis Moore at 988-4845.

Dr. Stephen Patterson, Orangefield ISD Superintendent, has announced that residents of Orangefield who are 60 years of age and older qualify for a Senior Citizens Pass.

The OISD school board approved these passes in 1993 and it entitles senior citizens to free admission to home activities and events sponsored by the Orangefield Independent School District.

Residents wishing to obtain these passes should go to the superintendent’s office, located in the administration building between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proof of age and residence will be required for all Senior Citizens Pass requests.

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LU football season tickets, flex packs and single-game tickets Staff Report For The Record

Flex packs and singlegame tickets for the 2013 Lamar University football season are on sale now.

Flex packs for any three home games on the Lamar six-game home schedule are $35 for white-section seats, $50 for the green section and $65 for the red section.

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Single-game ticket prices are $10 for general admission, $15 for the white section and $20 for the green section.

Red-section seats will be sold only on game days for $25 each.

The Cardinals open their home season at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State. Lamar also plays a 7 p.m.home game vs. Bacone College on Sept. 21.

The other four home games are Southland Con-

ference games that start at 6 p.m. They are the Oct. 19 homecoming contest against Central Arkansas and a trio of November contests: Nov. 2vs. Nicholls, Nov. 16 vs. Stephen F. Austin and Nov. 23 vs. McNeese State.

Season tickets are also available, ranging from $45 to $350.

Tickets are available online at www.LamarCardinals.com, by phone at (409) 880-1715, or at the Montagne Center Ticket Office during regular business hours.

Dove season set to crank up and officially start the hunting season OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

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The easy north wind has already begun to work magic on local hunters as they eagerly await the September 1 opener of dove season here in Texas. North Zone hunters will enjoy a few weeks of hunting before those of us south of IH-10 get into the mix of things. In years past the days leading up to the opener have been filled with some goofy weather that always seems to make an appearance before the season starts.

For the past several seasons there have been some heavy rains wash out the dove opener and leave anxious hunters cursing the weatherman. The late August and early September time frame always lends itself to crazy weather thanks to tropical storms and an unstable Gulf of Mexico. Nothing ruins a hunt like weather coming through an area and pushing fields full of birds to other parts of the county or even state for that matter. As of this writing the Gulf of Mexico appears to be quiet and the weather pattern seems pretty solid so maybe we will get a break, but only time will tell.

If you plan to hit a dove field for opening day there are several things you need to be aware of and prepare for, some of these can be the difference between an enjoyable day afield or just plain misery. Probably the number one concern this time of year is heat, both for a hunter and their dog. A well stocked hunting bag or dove bucket will certainly include an ample supply of water. This is often the first journey outdoors for some hunters and they may not be in “hunting shape” so overheating is always a possibility. The same goes if you bring a dog, if they have not been working or training in the heat during the summer months they also may not be in the best shape so owners need to take precautions and be prepared.

Another big concern this time of the year is snakes; I personally am not a big fan so they usually meet a generous dose of #8’s if they invade my space. Paying attention to your surroundings is always smart and it just may keep you from a close encounter with a venomous critter. Many hunters bring a first aid kit complete with snake bite supplies when they head into the field and that’s a great precaution.

Dove hunters who venture farther south in Texas have to deal with snakes more than we do, many a good dog and hunter have suffered from strikes

while chasing white wings in that tough country. Local hunters have to keep an eye out for the water moccasins, especially those of us who frequent rice fields and other low lying areas that stay wet this time of year. Take an extra second or two when you reach down to pick up a bird and check out the area before you put your hand in harms way.

There is one more variable hunters will have to deal with and it’s probably the most annoying and that’s insects. Everyone who has ever gone outside in east Texas knows that mosquitoes are just a part of life and hunters especially know how bad these pests can be. Mosquito proof clothing is now available from several manufacturers and it works well in some cases. Many hunters have begun to sing the praises of the Thermacell, a small device powered by a butane cartridge that emits a small amount of repellant into the air around the user. I know several bow hunters who would rather go to the deer stand without arrows than leave their Thermacell behind. The device is small and well worth the money, I have used them during early teal season and they are life savers to say the least.

Hopefully the weather and birds will cooperate for the opener and we will have a good season. Just a few more days until it all starts, it can’t get here fast enough.

New pesticide labels will better protect bees and other pollinators STAFF REPORTS FOR THE RECORD

In an ongoing effort to protect bees and other pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed new pesticide labels that prohibit use of some neonicotinoid pesticide products where bees are present.

The new labels will have a bee advisory box and icon with information on routes of exposure and spray drift precautions.

This announcement affects products containing the neo-

nicotinoids imidacloprid, dinotefuran, clothianidin and thiamethoxam. The EPA will work with pesticide manufacturers to change labels so that they will meet the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) safety standard.

In May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and EPA released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health, showing scientific consensus that there are a complex set of stressors associated with honey bee declines, including

loss of habitat, parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure.

The agency continues to work with beekeepers, growers, pesticide applicators, pesticide and seed companies, and federal and state agencies to reduce pesticide drift dust and advance best management practices.

The EPA recently released new enforcement guidance to federal, state and tribal enforcement officials to enhance investigations of beekill incidents.

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LU honors three with Plummer Awards

Brianna Alicia Tamayo, a Vidor High School graduate, earned the Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice with a 4.0 GPA. She is Lamar University honored three students the daughter of Jesus and Renee Tamayo and with the Plummer Award, recognizing them the late Barbara Tamayo. Tamayo was the reas the top male and female graduates in Lacipient of the Heartbeats of Hope Scholarship mar’s class of August 2013. They attained the and was included on the President’s List. She highest grade-point averages in their class. was a member of the Pre-Law Society, CrimiLamar University’s 15th president, Kenneth nal Justice Student Association and served Evans, presented the awards during comas secretary for Lambda Alpha Epsilon. Her mencement ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 17, in hobbies include playing soccer, spending time the Montagne Center, where Evans delivered with friends and family and watching movies. the commencement address for the 10 a.m.

Tamayo’s future plan is to earn the Master of ceremony. Plummer Awards honor the late Science in criminal justice at Lamar.

Otho Plummer, who was chairman emeritus Douglas Barclay Shows, from Woodville, of the Lamar board of regents and a longtime earned the Bachelor of General Studies degree board member. with a 3.913 GPA. He is the husband of Amy Amber Nichole Taylor, a graduate of HardinShows and a graduate of Silsbee High School.

Jefferson High School, earned the Bachelor He is the son of David and Frances Shows. of Science degree in biology with a 4.0 GPA. Shows is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and was She is the daughter of Sandy and Scott Higincluded on the Dean’s List and President’s ginbothom from Sour Lake. Taylor was the List. His biggest hobby is spending time with recipient of the Michael E. Warren Endowed his children and grandchildren. His future Scholarship in Biology and a member of Phi plan is to attend Southwestern TheologiKappa Phi. She is also a member of the Orthocal Seminary to pursue a master of divinity dox Christian Fellowship. Her hobbies include degree and continue to serve as pastor for drawing, reading, fishing and water skiing.

Campground Baptist in Woodville.

Future plans include earning a pharmaceutical degree and becoming a pharmacist.

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Twenty-one graduate with honors at LU commencement STAFF REPORTS FOR THE RECORD

Lamar University graduated 21 students with honors during summer commencement ceremonies Aug. 17, in the Montagne Center.

The Orange County honor graduates are listed below.

Summa cum laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to

4.0: ORANGE: Amber Deranger.

VIDOR: Brianna Tamayo.

Magna cum laude (with high honors), with GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79: ORANGE: Joyce Hyatt.

ORANGEFIELD: Taylor Perkins.

Cum laude (with honors), with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.64: ORANGE: Leann Arceneaux.

MMS cheerleaders bring home camp honors

Pictured are (front row) Kyndal Peco, Andrea Howard, Madison Murdock, Karlie Morgan and Valerie Doucet; (back row) Taylor Malone, Hailey Bishop, Bayleigh Swanton, Andi O’Neal, Kennedy Dickerson, Lizzi Fair, Maggie Ridgaway, Jodi Cabiness, Isabella Gray, Madalyn Blackshear and mascot, Lilli Fair.

STAFF REPORTS FOR THE RECORD

The Mauriceville Middle School cheerleaders recently attended National Cheerleaders Association camp at Stephen F. Austin University.

At camp, MMS received a trophy for being named Game Time Top Team, the Herkie TEAM Award, awarded to squads who exemplify the qualities upon which NCA was founded: leadership, values, and teamwork, Herkie Team

plaque, National Championship Bid, and all blue, superior ribbons on evaluations. The girls were also all given a blue, superior ribbon to take home for this.

Madison Murdock, Karlie Morgan, Andrea Howard, Taylor Malone and Madalyn Blackshear were nominated for All-American Cheerleader. The mascot, Lilli Fair, was named an All-American mascot and was given the “prop artist” award. MMS cheer coaches are Heidi Strandberg and Amy Bryant.

LCJH cheerleaders take home honors from nat’l camp

Lutcher Theater Board of Directors welcomes new members The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts welcomes two new Board of Directors members as they prepare for the 2013-14 Season.

Scott Ballard, President of S&T International, Inc. and Bobby Laughlin, Site Manager at DuPont Sabine River Works met with the Lutcher board last Thursday for the first time as they discussed items affecting the upcoming season.

Other Lutcher Board members include Kelly Price, Steve Aguillard, Gary Stelly, Darby Byrd, Mary McKenna, Connie Nelson, Pat Durham, Dan Mohon and Jim Clark.

In honor of the Lutcher Board, when patrons enter the Lutcher lobby this season, they might note a new addition to the artwork hanging on the walls. A new plaque hangs proudly by the box office window including the names of these esteemed board members as well as the names of all who have previously served on the Lutcher Theater board.

The Lutcher Theater Board serves as an advisory board for the theater, regarding long-range goals for programming, marketing and sponsorship.

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The Little Cypress Junior High cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleaders Association Camp at Stephen F. Austin University this summer and walked away as the top award winners.

Teams of cheerleaders from school throughout the state learned stunts, cheers, and chants.

The teams then competed with the material they had learned.

Awards garnered by the LCJH team include “Performance Top Team,” which includes both high school and middle school; the “Spirit Award,” given to the one team with the most

genuine spirit; the “Herkie Team Plaque,” awarded to the team with qualities such as leadership and teamwork; “First in Champion Chant” for middle school; “Spirit Stick” on all three days; a bid to Nationals; and a “Stunt, Herkie, and Tumbling Award” during evaluations.

The entire team, cheerleaders and mascots, were nominated for All American. The “Most Spirited Mascot Award” went to Jayce Perry and the “Mascot Leadership Award” was won

by Meg Clark.

Mallory Lisle was named one of three AllAmericans for the entire camp. Eve Reeves is the squad’s coach.

Dedication services for Good Shepherd Lutheran set for Sunday, Aug. 25 STAFF REPORTS FOR THE RECORD

Bishop Michael Rinehart of the Texas/ Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod will preach at both services on Sunday, Aug. 25 in which he will dedicate the newly formed Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA, located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City.

The church recently organized and opened its doors due to the consolidation of Trinity Lutheran Church of Orange and St. Mark Lutheran Church of Bridge City.

Prior to the uniting of the two churches Pastor Paul Zoch was serving as minister to both congregations. Today, the church is blessed to have him still be their leader and minister.

Each church enjoyed a long successful mission serving their respective community as well as similar history. Trinity began organizing in the early 1900’s when Missouri Synod pastors worked in the Golden Triangle area.

In 1907 Trinity was formed under the Leadership of Pastors Fisher of Beaumont, Gaertner of Port Arthur and Meilbohm of Crowley, Louisiana.

The “Little Church” seated only 30 people, but it was a strong beginning for Lutheran witness in Orange. In 1929 eleven members of Trinity petitioned Rev. H. A. Knebel of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Beaumont to serve Orange in addition to his duties at his own church.

One year later, Trinity Lutheran became a part of the American Lutheran Church Synod.

The congregation grew and under the leadership of Rev. C. A. Woytek of Beaumont, the congregation expanded its facilities at its 12th and Cypress location. In 1942, the Rev. Paul B. Frank was called to

become the resident pastor.

It was during these years that Trinity became independent of mission support from the American Lutheran Church. In February of 1945, Rev. Paul Probst was called to Trinity and served for 14 years.

He was followed by Rev. Ray Flachmeier in 1959, who is responsible for helping the congregation build the final church home located on 16th Street until sold in February, 2013.

Beginning in June, 1956, a nucleus of Lutherans formed and conducted a Sunday School in the Bridge City Fire Hall.

In latter months of 1958, Bridge City was chosen for the location of a Package Mission of the American Church.

The first worship service was held Sept.

29, 1957, in the fire hall by Pastor A. D. Klages. Services were held regularly from this point on by Pastor Klages. Early in 1958, the place of worship was moved to a former restaurant at 1745 Texas Avenue.

In the spring of 1958 Pastor Eric A. Biedermann began his duties as full time missionary pastor.

The congregation was organized in a special service held in St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Oct. 5, 1959, the name “St. Mark” was chosen. Efforts to secure a land site for building a church was finalized in February, 1959.

Ground was broken on April 26, 1959 and six weeks later the cornerstone was laid. The first worship was held in the new building on Nov. 15, 2012, the new church was dedicated to the glory and service of the Triune God. Over the years St. Mark became known as “The Little Church with a Big Heart”.

As in 1959, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church still enjoys the spire which reaches upward till one’s eyes fall on the symbol of Christianity—the Cross. For all who

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see the spire it shall be “a finger pointing to heaven.”

The symbol on the darker background of the front exterior of the church represents the first three letters in the name of Jesus in Greek.

The symbols behind the altar are the cross and Luther’s rose (symbol of the Gospel for all people).

During the 80’s the original building was expanded with additional rooms for Sunday School and in the 90s one last addition was made for a small fellowship area.

Today and every day, the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church gives the praise and glory to the Lord of the Church who has blessed them so richly.

To God they dedicate this new church and pray that He will use it and them for the extension of His kingdom by the faithful proclamation of His Holy Word.

Since the first work of Trinity and St. Mark Churches until the present time, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church gives thanks to God for His blessings.

They look to the future with eager anticipation of the man-made ways God will call them, clergy and laity alike, to keep Good Shepherd Lutheran Church a strong and ministering congregation within the community.

The congregation and Pastor Paul cordially invites the community to join them in helping celebrate their new beginnings at one of their two Worship services; 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

Between the two services, a Brunch will be served at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church motto is: We are a caring Christian family following Christ, the Good Shepherd, where we SHARE God’s Love! GROW our Faith!

And SERVE Others!

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The theme for the conference is “Restoring all the treasures of the family.” On Thursday night, at 7:30 p.m., the Guest Evangelist is Evangelist Beverly Crawford. On Friday night, at 8 p.m., the Guest Speaker is Pastor L.D. Lee and Musical Guest, Ron Hall & Company. On Saturday, the Guest Speaker for the Treasure Luncheon will be Pastor Anthony Thomas. Sunday will culminate with Family and Friends Day at 11 a.m. with Evangelist Josie Lindsey as Speaker.

Family Power Sessions will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Friday night and a Family Symposium at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. For more information call 409-886-4366.

St. Paul UMC selling bricks for Prayer Garden St. Paul United Methodist Church is continuing plans for its Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Prayer Garden by paving the garden with a brick walkway. The church is selling bricks that will be engraved with a personal note of the buyer’s choice. These bricks would provide a special way honor family and friends with a history at St. Paul’s. Each brick costs $30. Order forms are located in the St. Paul UMC reception area or can be found on stpaulfamily.org. For more information, call the St. Paul office at 409-735-5546.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recognized Ambassador Scot C. Shaffer as their Ambassador of the Quarter with Ambassador Shirley Zimmerman awarding the plaque of recognition which is sponsored by David Self Ford. Each quarter an ambassador will be recognized with one being named ambassador of the year at the annual banquet.

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Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

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

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

Trinity Baptist Church NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Canaan Primitive Baptist Church 1307 Allie Payne Rd Orange, Tx 77632 409-883-6885 Elder Mike Rhodes - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

“Our Church Family Welcomes Everyone.”

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

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Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & 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!

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 / $450 and $375 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (8/28) HOME SALES 4/1 W/ COVERED CARPORT, #12 circle G in Orange, Lg. family, dining and den, wood floors under carpet, workshop, backyard privacy fence, enclosed patio, corner lot, vinyl siding, (409) 8863545 or 330-0437.

MUST SELL HOUSE. INSULATED WINDOWS, french doors, large bath, garden tub, marble vanity, living, dining, master, small room for bedroom or office, sconce lighting. $39k. By appointment only. 713-498-7353.

BRICK 3/2/2 ON ALMOST 1/2 acre, LCMCISD, Little Cypress area, new CA/H, fenced back yard w/ covered patio, neat well kept yard, $149,500 (neg), (409) 988-3105. (7/19) BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, on corner lot, CA/H, tile in Kit. and baths, 1,490 sq. ft., no rent or lease, serious inquiries only! $89,900, (409) 670-2431 or 720-8422, leave message.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, 195 Osborn, brick, all elec., new stove, fire place, $95,000, has transferable flood ins. @ $247 yearly, (832) 813-8995 or (409) 960- 8048.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2, 350 Gum St., Lg. detached garage, 1/2 house has hardwood floors, soid pine walls, Lg lot with trees, needs some updating, BCISD, $65,000, (409) 5439053.

OWNER FINANCE! Why rent when you can buy for the same money? 2/1 home on nice lot at 2724 Dowling in West Orange, fresh paiNt,

new flooring, new doors, new counter tops, Vinyl siding, great neighborhood, close to high school, $525 monthly (409) 718-0912.

REDUCED $17,000 1375 Oaks End, Sylvn Glades, BCISD. One story, M-I-L dream, 2 masters in this 3,400 sq. ft. 4/3.5/2 home. 2 Large living areas, gas/wood fireplace, spacious kitchen opens to den, premium granite counters, custom cabinets, double oven, warmer, gas cook top, trash compactor. Formal dining, office, dry bar, large pantry/utility, spa like M/bath, premium wood floors in kitchen/ livings, slate in office/den/utility, carpet in bedrooms. Backyard oasis w/ majestic oaks, fruit trees, gardens and well for irrigation. Tiled deckand wood deck/pergola. 2Car garage / workshop, greenhouse, shed for equip/storge, hookups for large RV! Reduced price to $277,500 ($81.6 sq. ft.) Will work with selling agent. (409) 313-6005. (9/4) LAND & LOTS 2 CEMETERY PLOTS for sale at Forest lawn Memorial Park, lot 174 blk “A” space 3-4, total price $3,500, (409) 882-0661 or 882-1674. (smfr) NEW DEVELOPMENT NOW Pre-selling lots! OFISD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, lake frontage lots, redistricted homesites. For more information call (409) 745-1115 or www. countryland tx.com/twinlakes-estates. (8/26) 2 - 10 ACRE TRACTS, LCMISD. Private acreage at a great price! Water/sewer available, owner financing guaranteed. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115.

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

2 ACRE TRACT in Newton County on Hwy 62, tract has culvert, drive, water, sewer and electricity.

Property is residential and/ or commercial, Deweyville ISD, owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

2 CEMETERY Hillcrest, Garden lot 129, block C $3,00 for both, 9223. (8/28)

PLOTS at of Christus, #’s 3 & 4, (409) 883-

Bridge City! (409) 474-2855.

TINTED WINDSHIELD from ‘74 Pont. Firebird, $75; Bow flex, like new, $800, (409) 735-3895.

BEAUTIFUL ARMOIRE entertainment center with TV, have to see to appreciate, $295; 4 Drawer Chest of drawers, white, trimmed with gold, $25; Full Size headboard and foot board, shiny gold with white ceramic balls, plus frame, $25, (409) 5539040.

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

PETS FREE KITTENS! The Fire Dept. nd i saved 3 kittens from drowning, 2 grey tabbies and 1 black, 6 weeks old, please help find them homes! (409) 883-8618.

AUTOMOTIVE ‘02 DODGE TRUCK, 4 DR., 119K miles; Texas Bragg trailor, ‘09, single axle, dovetail, (409) 745-1432.

FREE CUTE PUPPIES to good homes, beautiful! (409) 221-4160.

HOUSEKEEPING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL housekeeping. Excellent references. Call 409-734-8096.

EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS DRIVERS: DON’T GET HYPNOTIZED by the highway, come to a place where there’s a higher standard! Up to $2K sign on, Avg $61K/yr + bonuses! CDL-A, 1 yr exp. A&R Transport: 888-202-0004.

MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 - 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used very little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! Can be seen at the Penny Record Office in

FREE KITTENS, ready to go, (409) 735-2826.

BEAUTIFUL PLAYFUL KITTENS need loving homes!

Free! (409) 745-3869.

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

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

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm.

Card Ads Only $25 Per Week

GARAGE SALES

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WED., 317 JACKSON, ORG. off Hwy 62 W feeder rd., 1.3 miles, 8 till ? Antiques, clothes, Coca Cola, old porcelan cookware, Misc.

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

FRI. SUN., 3840 FISH HOOK, BC, off E. Roundbunch rd, 7 till 5. Antiques, collectables, glassware, boats, Hot Rod, guitars, amps, fishing gear, guns, lawn equip., outside furniture, flat screen, TV’s, refrigerators, So Much More!

409-594-5650

735-5305 or 886-7183

(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877-

586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

FOUND SMALL M SCHNAUZER, gray and white, no collar, well groomed, if yours call and describe @ (697) 7180501.

HERE’S MY CARD! GET A GOOD DEAL HERE!

at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

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

SAT & SUN, 4400 HWY 105, ORG (BETWEEN HWY 62& 87).7 am till. Lots of collectable DVD’s & CDs, weights, camping gear, books, clothes, small girls clothes.

BURTON BOAT WORKS l.l.c. outboard motor and boat repairs

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 21, 2013 • 9B

Theme: Geography 101 ACROSS 1. He had no cause?

6. Also 9. Captain ____ 13. Napoleon’s stay on St. Helena, e.g.

14. Aggravate 15. It killed the radio star?

16. Serving of parsley 17. Actress ___ Thompson 18. More ill 19. Trying experience 21. *”Geographia” author 23. *Mouth to a river, e.g.

24. Call someone 25. PC “brain” 28. Stupor 30. *Gobi or Kalahari, e.g.

35. Os in XOXO 37. Livens up 39. Pang 40. *Capri, e.g.

41. Anklebone 43. Shamu 44. Nigerian money 46. Dharma teacher 47. Chinese restau-

rant staple, pl.

48. Founder of Scholasticism 50. Winningest Super Bowl coach 52. Marble ___ 53. First in baseball, e.g.

55. Distress signal 57. *Tallest mountain 61. *Deepest lake 64. Japanese-American 65. American Gas Association 67. Like unspoken agreement 69. Garment enlarger 70. Octopus’ defense 71. Olden day anesthetic 72. It shows ownership 73. Poe’s “The Murders in the ___ Morgue” 74. High-pitched

3. Ethiopean currency 4. Omit or suppress 5. *On a map 6. Cash cache 7. Bonanza find 8. Similar to giraffe but smaller 9. Tarantino’s “____ Bill” 10. Not in action 11. Believe 12. Nemo’s forgetful friend 15. Shrinking ______ 20. To modify a book into a screenplay, e.g.

22. Slight amount 24. Get off an air-

plane 25. *Most populous country 26. South Korean port 27. a.k.a. Tangelos 29. Eagerness 31. “____ me the money!”

32. It may get you to first base 33. *_____ Mountains 34. Flirt 36. Bone-dry 38. Form of wrestling 42. Chip dip 45. Even though 49. No ___ 51. Hang around

54. Up or down step 56. Type of edible ray 57. “National Velvet” author ____ Bagnold 58. *Tropical rainforests contain ninety percent of the world’s ___ species 59. “___ quam videri” or “To be, rather than to seem (to be)” 60. Instrument type 61. To be very hot 62. Yearn or pine 63. Told an untruth 66. Bearded antelope 68. Give it a go

DOWN 1. Hi-___ 2. Montreal baseballer

Solution from last week

NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. Util. Code) and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on August 16, 2013 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor.

All of Entergy Texas’ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission’s approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates.

Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the September 2013 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915.

The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS Delivery Voltage Fixed Fuel Factor Secondary $ 0.0338496 per kWh Primary $ 0.0329832per kWh 69kV/138kV $ 0.0317053per kWh 230kV $ 0.0312345per kWh The revised fuel factor would result in a decrease in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $22.32 million, or 4.2%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective April 2013, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate decrease of 1.2% annually, or $1.33 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs.

Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas’ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of September 2013 through February 2014.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (select option 4, then press 4, then press 2, then press 2, then press 1)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 41767 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 787113326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.

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