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BCCC pageant instills leadership, good character Staff Report

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 Miss Bridgefield Pageant on November 3, at the Bridge City Middle School at 6 p.m.

All young ladies from Bridge City and Orangefield schools grades nine through 12 are encouraged to enter.

“This is more than just a pageant,” said Brandy Slaughter, BCCC president, “We would like to emphasize the importance of being a leader in life and our community.”

According to Slaughter, the goal is to help young contestants realize the importance of leadership and leading by example.

The Miss Bridgefield Pageant is designed to help the girls gain a sense of integrity, magnanimity, humility, openness, fairness and creativity.

“The young lady that is crowned Miss Bridgefield will be required to attend, assist and encourage others to participate in chamber events, such as Christmas Open Houses, Mystery Dinner Theater, the Annual Bridge City Chamber Banquet and ribbon cuttings.”

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce chair committee for the Miss Bridgefield Pageant are Marcy Messer, Kim Davis, Lucy Fields, and Shirley Zimmerman.

For more information contact the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 735-5671.

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A blend of Bridge City’s past and present will be celebrated during the second annual Bridge City Heritage Festival on Thursday, Sept. 27 through Saturday, Sept. 29.

Festival honoree for the 2012 event is longtime BCISD administrative secretary, Margorie Hatton. The festival takes place on the grounds of the Bridge City Community Center. Hatton’s presentation will be on the festival stage at 6:15 p.m on Saturday.

Feature attractions for the 2012 festival include “a new and improved carnival that is bigger and better than last year,” said event co-chair,

Debbie Gregg, an art teacher at Bridge City High School.

According to Gregg, the festival includes live bands, HATTON food booths, a caricature artist, craft booths, bingo, beer and wine garden plus numerous activities for the children including Pappy’s Petting Zoo. The carnival rides crank up at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

27 and runs through closing time, 10 p.m. on Saturday.

The three day festival is hosted by the Bridge City Historical Society a nonprofit organization formed in 2009.

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What was once in the local headlines in 2004 of a grandmother, Frances Collins, leaving the country with her 3-year-old granddaughter, Nocona Burton, to escape the abuse the toddler suffered is now a book, “Seashell Prisoners.”

It was Collins’ faith in God which she relied on to help her through the difficult times of living on a island in Honduras.

Collins began her trek to Honduras following a hearing in which the little girl’s father was awarded visitation rights.

Collins dreaded each visit as the distraught toddler was returned back to her house. She took her to doctors for exams and contacted Child Protective Services many times, but felt her efforts were fruitless.

Finally she could take no more and decided to flee the country with her granddaughter in tow in a 1986 cream colored Cadilliac. However, she initially thought she wanted to go to Costa Rica, but discovered it was not the place she needed to be. Her daughter and mother of the child, River JoNey, had gone to Honduras and encouraged her to do the same.

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The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library have elected new officers for the upcoming year.

The Friends group began as a support committee in March 1988 when twenty concerned citizens addressed the needs of the community to establish the city’s first public library.

The response from the public was tremendous. So many books were received that a

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start at 1 p.m. followed by FUSE, Fire and Rain and Three Legged Dog. Center Stage closes out the live entertainment from 9-10 p.m.

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Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Lucy Fields presents the Business of the Month award to McDonald’s Store Manager, Cierra Nixon.

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McDonald’s awarded by BCCC Frances Collins at a book signing on Sunday at Dayle Foreman’s home in Bridge City.

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But, her journey was halted in Guatemala as they attempted to cross the border since Collins’ passport was expired.

They returned to a nearby city, Tapachula, where she would have to wait with Nocona for it to be successfully mailed to her. She later learned the city was considered a “stopover” for those fleeing the U.S. After a brief stint in Costa Rica, she decided to follow River to Honduras. Together they finally landed on the isFRANCIS COLLINS PAGE 3A

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tival will be the BCHS Strutters dance and drill team starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday followed by the Linders.

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local portable building company donated a large building for temporary storage. The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted a softball tournament and barbecue and volunteers held many book and bake sales. By August 1988 a non-binding referendum passed showing support for a new public library and the city appointed a board of trustees for the library. This group developed it mission statement which is to stimuBC LIBRARY PAGE 3A

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awarded McDonald’s as the September Business of the Month at the Chamber’s Monthly Networking Coffee held at Central Office Supply, located at 1600 Texas Avenue in Bridge City.

McDonald’s, located at 755 Texas Avenue, was dubbed

as exemplifying a pleasant, home-town attitude and atmosphere within a large chain business. The restaurant’s employees are friendly, helpful and greet you with a smile and many times by name. Regular customers note the staff remembers their preferences and will serve them coffee, just the way they like it, even before they order it. Store Manager,

Cierra Nixon, a Bridge City graduate, accepted the award on behalf of McDonald’s.

McDonald’s received a plaque, sponsored by David Self Ford, honoring them as the Business of the Month, as well as gift certificates to Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City and David Self Ford along with a candy jar from Complete Staffing.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce presented Michelle Watson, employed by the Bridge City Public Library as the September Employee of the Month. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Monthly Networking Coffee hosted by Central Office Supply, located at 1600 Texas Avenue in Bridge City.

Nomination comments included, “Michelle always has a smile on her face and will help in any way possible. She is a great asset to the library and has served our community for the past nine of years. You may find when she’s not working within the library she is outside keeping the garden areas looking nice or doing any number of other things that WATSON PAGE 3A

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Jerry McInnis present the Employee of the Month to Michelle Watson.

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Budget won’t balance, commissioners order cuts Debby Schamber For The Record

With a Sept. 24 deadline to adopt the new Orange County budget looming, commissioners managed to slash $125,000 from the budget this week cutting the expected deficit to $475,000.

Judge Carl Thibodeaux and commissioners have conceded that the budget will not be balanced this year, but they are cutting it as close as they can, still trying to keep the pay matrix in. Budget meetings continue Wednesday and are expected to last all day.

Tuesday commissioners informed departments that have not offered up any voluntary cuts to slash three percent of their budget, not including payroll. “Here’s the deal; the commissioners have done all they can to date with the things in the budget they have control of. We’re not going into everybody’s individual line item budget unless we have to,” said Thibodeaux. “At this time we are requesting a three percent cut to every department budget.” Departments that have already submitted budget cuts voluntarily were omitted from the order. Commissioners have ordered those departments to have cuts ready for Wednesday morning’s budget workshop.

Savings of $95,000 come from road and bridge due to three vacancies that will not be filled.

There will also be a savings of $11,611.56 recovered from cell phone expenses by reviewing plans and consolidating them.

“We have analyzed everyone’s plans and came up with the best option for them to continue to use their cell phones at a lower

cost,” said Connie Cassidy, County purchasing agent. An additional $1400 savings was found on copier maintenance fees.

Initially, $90,000 was recovered from the road and bridge waste disposal account due to the new compactors that are expected to be used.

Wednesday, commissioners had to add back THIBODEAUX in $15,000 for electricity setups needed for the compactors. “I need to run electricity to the units and then we’ll have to build a concrete slab to set them on,” said Clark Slacum, County engineer. This would be a one-time expenditure and savings in future years should be the $90,000.

Currently the County has one compactor on a trial basis.

Another $10,000 was available out of the law library account due to savings when the County switched to a kiosk for inmates at the jail and an online law library for other offices.

A cut of $20,000 was applied to community services; which consists of donations to area organization. They left intact a $20,000 yearly donation to Spindletop (formerly MHMR) and $10,000 to Gift of Life.

There was also a $400 cut in records management.

Karen Jo Vance, the district clerk volunteered $3,900 for a jury counter she no longer needed to purchase. This was in addition to $40,000 already surrendered from the MIS budget.

The veterans’ service office cut $600 from equipment, noninventory items.

During Monday’s Commissioners Court, Jennifer Haney of

the social services department gave commissioners $20,000 from a $100,000 surplus she has this year, but needs to retain most of the surplus for unexpected needs next year. Haney said they never know how many people they will need to serve with indigent healthcare and what their requirements will be. She informed commissioners there would be a bill coming for over $100,000 that is for two clients. Tuesday Haney relinquished an additional $5,400 she realized her department would not need for rental payments. Currently social services rents office space but will no longer need to win emergency management offices relocate to the new building on Farm Road 1442. Social services will then occupy the former emergency management location.

Haney expects to be relocated by March.

Commissioners approved the purchase of influenza vaccine from UTMB to be administered to County employees Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 7:30 a.m. To 11 a.m. in the commissioners’ court room. The shots will be administered by Sheriff’s Department nurses who will save the County four dollars per vaccine.

LSC-O Nursing awaits new construction Staff Report For The Record

Nursing students contribute to nearly half of the enrollment on the Lamar State College-Orange campus, so when a property was acquired to help house an area of study, it was quickly decided that nursing students would benefit the most. New labs, lecture halls, computer rooms and more much-needed space await the more than 1,000 nursing students on campus.

The concept of the new building to accommodate career training was part of LSC-O’s 2008 Campus Master Plan. The LSC-O Foundation acquired the former Orange Leader building next to the

campus in 2010, and the college subsequently purchased the site from the Foundation so that it may be renovated and used for classroom space.

However, in 2011, the campus hired a consulting firm to examine the feasibility of renovating the building and found it would not be cost effective to “save” it, so plans were made to construct a new building.

“When the Campus Master Plan was put together we did not designate a specific area of study for the building,” said Dr. Michael Shahan, President of LSC-O. “As we looked at our enrollment growth over the past four years, it became evident that the demand for nursing instruction exceeded the capacity of our existing fa-

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cilities.”

Currently, nursing students are housed in the Allied Health Building on campus, along with the EMS program and pharmacy technology.

Without enough room, many of the nursing classes have had to be scheduled in the Wilson building across campus this semester.

“Recently a student said to me they were so looking forward to coming to class in the Allied Health Building, but was disappointed that their class was in the Wilson building because they wouldn’t be able to be a part of the ‘nursing atmosphere’,” said Gina Simar, Director of Allied Health.

“I think the new building will give students that sense of pride and accomplishment that they have arrived to nursing and their hard work is paying off.”

Simar says the main thing the new building will provide is room for the nursing students to learn, but all of the new accommodations don’t exactly hurt either. The new building will be equipped with a simulation lab to include two adult rooms, a birthing room, pediatric room and a home setting environment. New equipment will be included to enhance student learning and there will be two five-bed skills labs that will also be for the training of nursing students. In addition, there will be an 80-seat lecture hall, a 60-seat computer room, two 50-seat rooms and a 60seat classroom.

“I think the new building is going to motivate students and will be a beautiful, up-to-date facility of which we are going to be very proud to be a part of,” said Simar. “The 80-seat lecture hall will allow for all of LSC-O to perhaps sponsor presentations, hold specialized meetings and invite speakers.”

Construction is scheduled to commence on the new building in November and it is hoped that classes can

be held in there by fall 2013.

The nursing program directors and administrative assistant will be housed in the new building, while most faculty offices will remain in the Allied Health Building. Moving the nursing classes to the new building will allow some of the classrooms in the Allied Health Building to be used for general instruction, as well as continue to comfortably house the EMS and pharmacy technology programs.

There are approximately 160 vocational nursing students, 80 registered nursing students, and roughly 300 basic nursing students each year at LSC-O.

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‘Showdown on the Sabine’ family fun packed weekend This year there are four classes of boats. They include the Formula Light, Formula 1, Tri-Hull and the J-Hydro.

Along with the stars of the show, there are activities for everyone in the family to enjoy.

For the children there will be a bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo and a carnival. In addition there will be a water slide. Darlene Zavada, director of the Orange CVB, suggest people enjoying the water slide may want to bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Anyone who is hungry can certainly find a multitude of things to eat. According to Zavada, there will be vendors with everything from boudain, pizza, smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, popcorn, to yummy treats on a stick.

People are encouraged to bring a chair to sit back and enjoy the races, but coolers, pets or bicycles are not allowed.

Canopies are allowed, but must be set up on top of the levee so they will not block the view of others.

The excitement never ends with a closer look at the boats and the chance to talk to the drivers which can be done with the purchase of a $5 pit pass.

For a slower pace, event go-ers can take the time to walk through the area with a display of cars, trucks, customized golf carts and ATVs. In addition, there will be craft booths.

The tunnel boats compete on an oval track marked with buoys. The 1,100 boats with the 300 horsepower engines are said to be fast and loud, but a thrill for all to enjoy as they can travel up to 120 miles per hour.

This year an added attraction is the J-Hydro class for children ages 9 through 15 years old.

According to Zavada, the kids sit on their knees in the boat since their boats do not have seats.

While all of this is going on, a new attraction will be at the stage with live music. Scheduled to perform include musical artists such as French Bred, Timmy Dugas and Zydecane with the headlining act at 6 p.m. of Jo-El Sonnier.

Bridge City Heritage Festival New features have been added to the tunnel boats races for the annual Sowdown on the Sabine this weekend.

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Bring the sunscreen and get ready for a fun action-packed weekend at the City of Orange boat ramp for the fifth annual Showdown on the Sabine.

This year the new added features are sure to please the crowd such as the live music and helicopter rides. There is free admission and free parking.

However, one thing remains the same is the excitement of the more than 50 tunnel boats racing on the Sabine River. The fun begins on September 21 and last until the 23. The action packed weekend starts with the Formula Light at 3 p.m. Friday and continues through 5:30 p.m. with the J-Hydro.

Testing continues at 9 a.m. Saturday and qualifying begins at 1 p.m. Sunday fun begins at 9 a.m. as the event wraps up with the championship for each division stating at 3:15 p.m.

Francis Collins story land of Roatan near the capital of Honduras. She made the most of her time of eight years on the island by opening Casa Calico, a hotel near the water for tourists. The tourist varied and came from countries such as Italy, Germany, Canada, Britain and the U.S. Her hotel was a success and provide income. Eventually, missionaries in the area flooded the hotel as well. The threat of being arrested at any time was an everyday part of their lives.

Then came the day in 2002 when she was arrested and brought back to the U.S. to face the federal charges of kidnapping. Over a year later, she pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven months in prison and seven months house arrest.

Since then, life has gone on.

Collins’ son, Todd Burton lives close to Fort Worth while River has graduated from Texas A&M and is now working in North Texas. Nocona is attending Lamar University in Beaumont where she is studying sociology. Collins’ daughter, Anna, has opened a consignment shop, Asher Luis, in Orange. She has copies of the book for sale at the shop on Strickland Drive. Collins’ has

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“Michelle is instrumental during the Children’s Story Time with her desire for children to begin loving books at an early age.

Her dedication, caring attitude and enthusiasm are only a few of her delightful attributes and many agree that Michelle Watson is highly deserving of this award.”

The Public Library is a 2,500 square foot facility, located at 101 Parkside Drive just off of West Roundbunch adjacent to the Community Center. The library hosts 20,000 volumes and is a member of the Houston Area Library System. Library Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Their phone number is (409) 735-4242.

Michelle received a plaque sponsored by David Self Ford honoring her as Employee of the Month as well as gift certificates to The Record Newspaper, Luv Lingerie, Dupuis Tire and Service Center, Sonic Drive-In, Total Impressions Salon, Peggy’s on the Bayou, Trendz, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, and David Self Ford.

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late public support and encourage more extensive use of the library; to interpret the library’s needs to the public and work to fill those needs: to provide direct financial assistance to the library; to stimulate private gifts, memorial, endowments and bequests and to help extend and improve library services.

The newly elected president is Rhonda Vercher. The vice president is Shirley Jordan who has been a longtime volunteer at the Bridge City Public Library. The new secretary is Don Vercher.

Historian is Ellen Curtis and treasurer is Charlotte Chiasson.

If anyone would like to join The Friends or volunteer at the Bridge City Public Library, they may call the library at 7354242. The library hours are Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Thursday open late from 1 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no fee for a library card for anyone in Orange County.

graduated from Bridge City High School in 1965; Frank Avery who graduated from high school in 1968 and lives in Buna, Texas; and Terrell who graduated in 1973 and lives in Bridge City.

Hatton joins retired Bridge City music teacher Ann Bryant who was named festival honoree during the Bridge City Heritage Festival last year.

For more information contact Paige Williams at 738-3743, by email at info@bchistorical.com or on Facebook.

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family could have ever imagined. My original intent was not to use the book to tear down anyone but to lift up the name of Jesus . Over and over throughout the eight years in Honduras and 15 year journey...God continued to prove himself to be King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He directed my path throughout the whole thing. The Holy Spirit told me when i originally left with Nocona it was a huge testimony and everyone that read the book would gain something from it.”

Collins says she is available to share their testimony in front of groups or churches.

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Night at the Museum Experience art after dark at Stark Museum of Art in Orange, TX.

Friday, September 21, 2012 • 8–11pm Enjoy live music by nationally-recognized Beaumont band

MAD MAUDE & THE HATTERS Mad Maude & the Hatters. Image by Randy Edwards.

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been busy doing book signings. The next one is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29.

Copies of the book are also available on Facebook on their page, Seashell prisoners or on Amazon.com.

“God showed me the book would go to the nations and its now showing 25 countries viewing the Facebook. God also showed me the book would breakdown strongholds and set the captive free. The book would also help individuals have a better understanding of God. From the many comments it is doing that and a lot more. He also said if the enemy tried to come up against us they would be cut down,” said Collins in a statement. “All the great reviews are beyond what myself or my

day,” Gregg said.

Festival honoree Margorie Hatton began working for the Bridge City School District in 1961 as the secretary to high school principal Eldon Shipp. She left in 1973 for three years when Joe Chenella, high school principal, called her back to work as attendance clerk.

She worked a total of seventeen years for BCISD. Margorie is the widow of the late Frank Hatton. At the time of his death in 2009, the Hattons had been married 63 years. They had three children, Barbara “Janie” Hatton Brown, who

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Learn how art is made in the hands-on exhibition Explore Art: Materials and Methods Revealed. Visitors can participate in art-making led by visiting artists from Lamar University’s Artist Common.

Cover charge is $5. Snacks and mocktails will be served.

Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, TX. Call 409.886.ARTS or visit www.starkmuseum.org.

Stark Museum of Art is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas. © 2012 Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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From the Creaux’s Nest RITA IS HISTORY, TIME MOVES ON Seven years ago, on Sept. 24, Hurricane Rita came acalling. She brought a lot of wind and the most destruction of any storm I’ve even known. Besides the destruction of many structures, Rita took down a half million trees in Orange County. Water oaks and pine trees took the blunt.

One hundred year old water oaks were uprooted and the pines were sheared at mid trunk. Because of Ike’s water damage we view it as a worse storm but Rita was brutal.

Some of us had as many as three oaks crush our houses.

Damage was everywhere. Seven years have gone by and meanwhile Ike came, making us seem to forget about Rita.

During hurricane Rita few roads were passable, few homes were spared. So it was, as we get by that anniversary, we also improve the odds that we will not have a hurricane this year and that’s OK by me. In fact, we are due great weather this weekend and the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is again promising a great Tunnel Boat Racing Show on Sept. 21 to Sept. 23. This fifth annual event is free, plus free parking. A fun day for the entire family. Just bring your lawn chairs. Extra events have been added such as pony rides, helicopter rides, petting zoo, a carnival and much more. It’s the greatest yearly show in Orange County. If you miss it, you’re missing a treat.*****In this week’s issue Capt. Mike Trahan, former Delta pilot, the only child of “Crip” and Sadie Trahan, writes about his mom. He details her fight to live, her funeral before her death, an event she called the best day of her life. Sadie was a rare breed that everyone loved. The native of Loreauville made every life’s moment count. Interesting and entertaining. A two part series, page 9. Don’t miss it.*****I’ve fallen way behind this week with events beyond my control. I sit here just a few hours before deadline struggling with an empty basket and wondering what to fill a column with. However, somehow for might near 50 years, I stumble upon a few things that helps bail me out.

So here goes, come along, I promise it won’t do you no ham.

ROMNEY’S PRIVATE WORDS GO PUBLIC First Mitt Romney didn’t mention veterans, Afghanistan or national security in his convention speech so to recover they got John Bolton, Don Rumsfeld and 17 members of the Bush/Cheney Administration to hit the airways and give Romney cover as a foreign policy expert.

Next was the awful statement he made before he even knew our ambassador in Libya had been killed. Now comes the worst, he told a group of millionaire donors at a private fundraising event that 47 percent of Americans depend on government and won’t vote for him. The following is an excerpt from “Mother Jones” in his exact words. You decide if this guy should be president of the United States when he has fully written off half the nation before taking office.

What Romney Said Excerpts from “Mother Jones” There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there at 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to youname-it. That’s an entitlement, and the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what….

“He starts off with a huge number. These are people who pay no income tax. Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low taxes doesn’t connect. So he’ll be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich. I mean, that’s what they sell every four years. And so my job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” And so Mitt thinks.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 Dewey Cashwell Jr., former city manager of Shertz, TX, fills Orange city manager’s position left vacant by Chuck Pinto, who became manager at New Brunfels. (Editor’s note: Best I recall, I believe he turned out to be a dud.)*****Fred Brent becomes principal at Orangefield High School, Jacqueline Kyle, Junior High principal and Jami Lee is named Elementary principal.*****Orange County appoints Deborah “Debbie” Rawls to fill the auditor seat vacated by Todd Nixon. Rawls, 50, joined the auditor’s office in Jan. 1994 and worked her way up. (Editor’s note: Debbie recently retired from the county.)*****Veda Tinsley, born in 1902, turns 100, the year before the Wright Brothers. She was 25 years old when Charles Lindbergh made his first Atlantic flight in 1927. The former teacher taught in East Texas, Little Cypress and at Hatton and Sims schools in Bridge City.*****Quarterback Johnny Unitas, one of the best to

ever play the game, died Sept. 11, at age 69. He had passed for 40,239 yards, with 290 touchdowns and was a ProBowler 10 times.*****Tim Montgomery set a world record in Paris for the 100 meters by clocking 9:78 seconds, breaking Maurice Green’s record of 9:79.*****Michael Johnson owns the 200 meters world record at 19:32.*****Americans wealthiest, Bill Gates, is only worth $43 billion. He has lost $20 billion since January 2000.*****Judge Martin Andoin, former Pct. 2, JP dies at age 99.*****Longtime friend Dick Manual, 79, died Sept. 14.*****Wayne Willey also died suddenly over the weekend.****Dr. Howard Williams turned 77 years old last week, Sept. 9. He still see patients everyday. (Editor’s note: Doc is still doing that 10 years later.)*****West Orange-Stark Mustang kicker Jason Shuman is the twin brother of pretty cheerleader Jaclyn Shuman.*****Mary and Casey Bryant drove to St. Louis to watch son Matt, the kicker for the New York Giants, in a game played against the Rams. Matt kicked four field goals and two extra points to beat the Rams 26-21. Matt scored over half of the game points.*****The Vernon Mathews, along with A.J. and Lois Judice and Pookie and Debbie Roy drove to Dallas to watch Bridge City native Jason Mathews, with the NFL Titans, take on the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas won 21-13 but the Bridge City crew were proud of Jason, a former Bridge City star.

35 Years Ago-1977 Big girls at Bridge City are Dena Addison, Miss Bridge City; Jan Mulhollan, Terry Medley and Cynthia Soileau, all beauty queens.*****The Bridge City police chief is Hank Eckhardt.*****Judge Grover Halliburton resubmits his name to the governor for judgeship of 260th District Court.*****W.T. and Ann Oliver throw surprise birthday party for Phyllis Dunn. W.T. cooked black forest pork chops, exactly one-inch thick, basted with cherry brandy and baked with cherries and walnuts on top. Ann served up her special coffee to go along with June Bishop’s birthday cake. Eight different liqueurs from around the world were served. A birthday she will never forget.*****Dale Parish resigns as head of County Parks Department effective in four to six weeks.*****Orange County’s only Curtis Mathis TV outlet opens at the Morrow’s location on MacArthur Drive. Leland and Vivian Morrow are owners.*****Bobby Houseman had his car parked on a Port Arthur street when a drunk took dead aim at it and destroyed it.*****Former West Orange football star, Larry Spears, is a hard-hitting linebacker for West Texas State.*****David Jones, Bridge City quarterback, runs for a 44-yard TD in the second quarter of Bridge City’s 40-0 win over LC-M. Jones put on a one man show, rushing at will against the Bears.*****Orange Chamber announced that Robert Nelson, assistant manager, resigned to accept the general manager post at the North Channel chamber on Houston’s east side.*****Nine-year-old Tray Ewers is motocross racing champion. Bonnie and Larry are his parents.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Kara Killman, Melanie Cottom, Mark Milligan, Mike Zenos, Sue Plagens, Cecil Byers, Dreaux Minchew, George Navarro, Jimmy Prewitt, Leslie Sparks, David Yeats, Colby Gonzales, Matthew Carter, Michael Wuske, Michelle Jaarah, Rita Morris, Susan Pennington, Caitlin Ziller, Gary McAllister, Jan Thurman, John Clark, Lucille Powell, Ruthie Hannegan, Bobby Cormier, Mary Rawls, Ronnie Teaff, Vernon Murray, Howdy Dawson, Janice Kelly, Jenny Sims, Jonah Thurman, Lorayne Welch, Beverly Mixon, Miranda Fisette, Corey Faulk, Brooks Tally, Connie Arnold, Donna Broomes, Matthew Broussard, Michael Broussard, Miranda Fisette, Noah Burns, Penny LeLeux, James Broom, Julie Saltzman, Mark Kelly, Megan Fontenot, Sammy Pratt, William Dotson, Jayna Campbell, George Mullins, Jeremy Cooper, Katie Baker, Laura Roberts, Lindsey Kimbrow, Jeannie Barnes, Mark Norwood, Dustin Jackson, Teresa Beauchamp, Trey Rhodes, Zelma McCullough, Beckie Kimbell, Blake Seibert, Brittany Bean, Jimmy Thurman, Donna Ford, Bill Nugent, Ola Kindle, Joellen Grooms, Phyllis Tarter, Scott Stout, Bessie Rach, Cameron Pitts, James Scott, Jeffery Armand and Kailey Childress.

A FEW HAPPENINGS I discovered Orange‘s best kept secret right here on the river in the Cove. It‘s the Muddy Water Marina. Ike, a very interesting guy and his bride, Lynn, run the place.

Anytime of the day they will serve you a meal. Ike smoked his own briskets and makes a mean sandwich. A great place to visit for lunch or breakfast. Sit outdoors on the banks of the river. Right now the sea going Southern Belle sail boat is docked at the marina. Ike gets fresh shrimp right off the boats. He keeps his Gulf crabs in a live well and has great prices on fresh seafood. He caries a lot of bait shrimp also. I visited with a family from Evadale who lunched at the marina. Ike made them a mess of sandwiches for their fishing trip. Go by, you‘ll find it a cool place to visit, dine or purchase fresh seafood. Located at 2100 Border it‘s the last spot on the left from Orange, first spot on the right coming from Bridge City.*****Bridge City‘s star in the NFL, Matt Bryant, kicked two field goals and three extra points in the Falcon 27-21 win over Peyton Manning and the Broncos’ Monday night. So far Matt‘s six for six in field goals.*****Cowboy Churchgoers witnessed something Sunday never before seen in Orange County—Pam Scales Crew speechless. While she was giving announcements about the upcoming church anniversary, Rusty Honeycutt approached her, dropped to one knee and proposed. Needless to say, it caught everyone by surprise and rendered Pam mute. Once she caught her breath and said yes the congregation erupted in applause. It’s a natural progression, Pam hasn’t been seen without Rusty for quite some time. We offer congratulations and wish them well.

Don’t forget to invite us to the wedding.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. Bridge City ISD Police Chief George Navarro marks another year. Sept.

19. Would you believe I recall when George was running around the yard in diapers. No that wasn’t the other day, he was about two then.***John Clark, the boy from Dime Box, is celebrating Sept. 20.***Brian Gibbs and Pete Mier mark their big day on Sept. 20.***Brandi Ellison also celebrates her big day on Sept. 20.***Bobby “Cowboy” Cormier inch-

es up the latter one more step on Sept. 21.***Ruthie Hannegan will celebrate on Sept. 21.***Our buddy Tommy Semar will be a year older on Sept. 23. I wonder if Sue is baking a special fig cake?***Our friend, fellow employee, and resident healer, Penny Leleux, celebrates on Sept. 23.

So does Sammy Pratt, star athlete Megan Fontenot. and Mike Dempsey.***Orange city councilperson, Teresa Beauchamp, celebrates on Sept. 24. She’s married to Frank and has spent most of her life in education.***Mark Norwood also celebrates on that day.***Donna Ford, Phyllis Tarter and Kailey all celebrate on Sept. 25. Happy birthday to all.*****Happy anniversary to Robert and Karen Jo Vance who celebrate 39 years of wedded bliss on Sept. 21.

Congrats.*****Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, for most of this year, has criticized President Obama for his refusal to draw a red line, give a date when he will give approval for Jerusalem to attack Iran before they become a nuclear power. President Obama said that would not happen. Experts say that Iran developing a weapon is at least three years away. Benjamin has been pushing for an answer before the presidential election.

He’s been joined by Sen. John McCain, who would like for us to be in three wars. Of course, all of them want to help Romney but what they don’t understand is that Obama didn’t come in from Hawaii on a coconut truck. Now that polls show Obama is likely to win, Netanyahu is rethinking his stance. For years we have been big brother to Israel and taken a lot of heat for them. What Obama should tell him is what the empty chair told Clint Eastwood.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and back at Novrozsky’s next. Last week, Donna Scales was back from Hawaii. She said she was quite a hit on the beach. Shirley Zimmerman made it to Oklahoma where she held and fed her new grandbaby. She should be back with the Bunch this week. Brandy Slaughter has also been absent lately, along with T.W. Permenter. Everybody is always welcome.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS On Sept. 19, Jimmy Fallon will be 38; Trisha Yearwood, 48 and Jeremy Irons, 64.***Sophia Loren will be 78 on Sept. 20.***Faith Hill will be 45 on Sept. 21; Bill Murray, 62; Stephen King, 65; Nicole Richie, 31 and Luke Wilson, 41.***Andrea Bocelli will be 54 on Sept. 22; Bonnie Hunt, 51, Scott Baio, 51 and Joan Jett, 54.***Jason Alexander will be 53 on Sept. 23; Mickey Rooney, 92; Bruce Springsteen, 63 and Ani Difraco, 42.***Barbara Walters will be 81 on Sept. 25; Heather Locklear, 51; Cheryl Tiegs, 65 and Michael Douglas, 68.***Catherine Zeta-Jones will be 43 on Sept. 25; Scottie Pipppen, 47 and Will Smith, 44.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Dats My Story and I’m Sticking To It Clovis Thibodaux takes a day off from work him and decides to go golfing. On da second hole he notice a frog sitting on da green. Da fog say, “Rabbit 9 iron.” Dat surprise Thibodaux. He look around but don’t see nobody.

He put his club up and grab a 9 iron him, to prove dat frog wrong. Boom, he hit’s a birdie. He is shocked. He say to dat frog. “You must be a lucky frog you.” Da frog say, “Rabbit lucky Frog.”

Thibodeaux bring dat frog to da next hole. Da frog say, “Rabbit 3 wood.” Thibodaux takes out a 3 wood and boom, a hole in one. By da end of da day Thibodaux had played his best game of golf in his life. “O.K., where to next?” he ax. “Rabbit Las Vegas,” say da frog.

Dem da go to Vegas. Thibodaux ax, “O.K. Frog, now what?” “Rabbit roulette,” say da frog. Upon approaching da roulette table Thibodeaux ax, “What should I bet?” “Rabbit $3,0000, black 6,” say dat frog. A million to one odds but after the golf game Thibodeaux figure wat da heck.

Thibodeaux take his winings an buy the best room in da hotel. He sits da frog down and say, “Frog, I don’t know how to repay you, me.” Da frog reply, “Rabbit kiss me.” Thibodeaux figure, Wat da heck, after all da frog did for him, that’s da least he can do. All of a sudden dat frog turns into da most gorgeous 16-year-old girl in da world.

“And dat you honor is how dat girl ended up in my room.”

C’EST TOUT One of the strangest things Mitt Romney said was that the middle class starts with citizens who earn $250,000 a year. If that’s the case, I’ve been in the poor class a long time.*****Speaking of money, Orange County Commissioner’s Court has to come up with a budget by next week.

Judge Thibodeaux is working to put together his 18th budget. He says this is the most difficult one of all. Last year many counties in the state had to lay off employees to meet their budgets. Some counties are laying off 10 to 15 percent of employees this year. Orange County has had to bite the bullet but so far everyone still has their jobs. When times are good and Commissioner’s Court can give every department anything they need then members of the court are heroes. During hard times Commissioners Court becomes villains but it’s their job to make the numbers fit and that rubs some people the wrong way. They beg for a job and then are fortunate to have the job but it always has amazed me how quick loyalty changes. One family member back-biting another and so on. They seem to forget that county employees are all one big family. We still have a very conservative court who year in and year out do a good job.*****Well, time has caught up with me. This is all I can do. I’m a little surprised I got this far. Thanks for your time. Read us cover to cover and please shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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Cagle seeks Pct. 2 Constable seat in November a burglary. With the state of the My name is David Cagle and I am economy and many other factors the Republican nominee for Precinct these thefts have become more and 2 Constable in Orange County. I more common place. There are have resided in Mauriceville for the people that would rather steal from past 20 plus years and my three boys the hard working citizens than graduated from Little Cypress Mauto burden themselves with getriceville Schools. I have a bachelor’s ting a job. A vast majority of these degree in criminal justice and am thefts occur while the citizens are a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, Naat work attempting to provide for tional Criminal Justice Honor Socitheir families. It would be one of ety. my main concerns as constable to I have been a police officer for David Cagle patrol the neighborhoods looking thirty two years and currently hold for and eradicating these thefts. I an active Master Peace Officer License issued by The Texas Commission on Law would like for the citizens to feel secure when Enforcement Officers Standards and Educa- they leave their residences knowing that their tion. I am currently employed by the Orange property is being watched. While patrolling the County Sheriff’s Office as an investigator, as- neighborhoods, I will be conscious of the erratic driving that may be occurring making our signed to the Mauriceville Office.

To be elected Constable would be a great neighborhood streets unnecessarily dangerous.

I feel that a close working relationship with honor and challenge. My duties would be to Bailiff the Justice of the Peace Court and to the schools should be a priority. I believe that serve its papers as required. The Justice of the there should be some time set aside to provide Peace Courts are commonly referred to as the a police presence in the schools. Such may oc“People’s Court.” This referring to the court cur in the mornings and afternoons monitoring being people friendly and where a citizen may traffic in the school zones or during the school go to seek justice without an attorney if they day assuring that whatever law enforcement chose to. I view the constable’s office as a “peo- needs that our school officials might have are ple friendly” law enforcement agency that the taken care of punctually.

We are blessed in our school district to have citizens feel comfortable dealing with. The constable should be known to his constituents a minimal need for law enforcement compared and they should feel comfortable speaking with to some of the other districts in the area, but the teachers as well as the children deserve to him.

I work daily for the Sheriff’s Office as an have a safe and peaceful learning environment investigator. The majority of my cases are all of the time without concerns for safety or “property crimes.” These are crimes in which disruption. This presence may also be needed property has been stolen either in a theft or at the extra-curricular activities of the schools

and will be provided as needed.

If elected, I will be available day or night if needed by the citizens, other law enforcement agencies, the fire department or the justice courts. I will use the experience and knowledge that I have obtained from working with the professional investigators and Sheriff deputies over the years to assist them in preventing and investigating crimes in Orange County concentrating on those occurring in Precinct 2. I will accomplish this while working within the budget that is set for me by the Commissioners’ Court. At years end, It will be obvious that the monies that the Commissioners’ Court sets for my budget will be money well spent for the work that the county and the citizens receives from the Precinct 2 Constable’s office.

In closing I realize that when running for a political office many candidates have promised the world only to not fulfill their promises. It is easy to talk and talk is cheap. I think of other duties daily that I would like to perform if elected.

I realize that there is only so many hours in a day and many of those hours are dedicated to be spent as Bailiff for the Justice of the Peace Court#2 and serving that courts papers. I can assure you that I sincerely intend to perform my duties as bailiff as well as serve the papers of the court as well as the things that I have promised.

Precinct 2 deserves a hardworking, professional Constable and I am that person.

I am sincere in my thoughts and promises and sincerely ask for your support and your vote on Nov. 6. Elect David Cagle Constable of Precinct 2 in Orange County and let me go to work for you.

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Census: Over 4 million Texans live in poverty

4,458,000 Texans (or 17.4 percent) lived in households with income below the federal poverty line in 2011, according to Census data recently released. This number included 1,793,000, or 25.8 percent of all Texas children.

9,972,000 Texans (or 39 percent) were found to be living in near-poverty, with incomes below twice the poverty line.“Poverty is a serious problem that we cannot afford to ignore,” said Celia Cole, CEO of the Texas Food Bank Network (TFBN). “Our food banks are serving record numbers of families struggling to put food on the table, but we cannot do it alone. We need everyone and every resource at the table to tackle poverty and its symptoms.”Congress is debating several bills that could negatively impact low-income families in Texas, including cuts to federal nutrition programs like SNAP (aka food stamps). Current House-proposed cuts would result in up to 303,000 Texans losing critical nutrition benefits, according to the federal Office of Management and Budget. The Texas Legislature may also debate program cuts during the 2013 legislative session.

In the past two years, two bipartisan federal deficit commissions agreed that any attempt to reduce government spending should hold the poor harmless. Recent polling found that 75 percent of Americans agree that cutting federal nutrition programs is the “wrong way to reduce spending.”

The current federal poverty line is $23,050 for a family of four.

The Texas Food Bank Network provides a unified voice among food banks in support of the common mission to end hunger. Learn more at TFBN.org.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Community Bulletin Board You saw it in The Record first!

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

The following items are now available: eggplant, okra (red and green), purple hull peas, peppers (bell, banana & jalapeno), blueberries (frozen), blueberry juice, jams and jellies, fig preserves, pickled okra, salsa, chow-chow, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade bread, house plants, and more.

The vendors appreciate small bills if you have them.

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

Miss Bridgefield 2012 pageant rescheduled for Nov. 3 The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Miss Bridgefield 2012 Pageant at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Bridge City Middle School, located directly behind the Bridge City High School on Texas Avenue.

The deadline to enter the pageant is Friday, Oct. 19. The community is invited to attend and support the youth of the community.

For more information, please contact the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-735-5671 or email bridgecitychamber@ sbcglobal.net.

Eagles to host free computer class

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The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 803 N. 28th St, Orange, Texas is offering free beginner computer classes. The first class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Eagles. The class is limited to 12 attendees. Attendees must furnish their own laptop computer. For more information contact Sharon Bodin at 735-8662 or 719-7793 or Carolyn Griffith at 792-9094 or (281)413-7599.

Red Hot Flashers to meet Sept. 20 The Red Hot Flasher will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Larry’s French Market in Groves. Ladies wishing to carpool should meet the Walmart in Orange and all ladies are asked to bring door prizes. Birthday ladies are Madam Rebecca, Becky Nation; and Lady J, Charlyn Jensen. Plans will be made for the Shangri La scarecrows at this month’s meeting. All ladies are welcome. For more information, please call 409-886-1609.

Eagles starting free line dance class The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will offer free line dance class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to come join in the fun. For more information contact Sharon Bodin at 735-8662 or 719-7793.

Luther Stark class of 1954 to host reunion

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at programs of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas.

2111 W. Park Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.670.9113 shangrilagardens.org

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Thursday, September 20, 2012 (7:30pm) Beat the Heat: Woodpeckers of Southeast Texas - The whole family is invited to learn about the wide variety of woodpeckers in this area of Texas during a slide presentation and lecture by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Ornithologist, Cliff Shackelford. Admission is free. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a space, call 409.670.9799.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 (9:30 – 10:30am) Saturday Adventure Series: Winged Wonders - Learn about dragonflies and butterflies in this family-friendly program. Amanda Noble will present helpful identification tips and discuss the diversity of many types these insects. Classes are free with paid admission. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a space, call 409.670.9799.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am - 5pm, Sunday, noon - 5pm. Admission varies.

712 Green Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.886.ARTS starkmuseum.org Friday, September 21, 2012 (8:00 – 11:00pm) Night at the Museum - Experience art after dark at the Stark Museum of Art. Stroll through the special exhibition Explore Art: Materials and Methods Revealed to learn how artists create. Enjoy live music by nationally-recognized Beaumont band Mad Maude & the Hatters and participate in art-making activities led by visiting artists. Light refreshments and mocktails will be served. Cover charge is $5.

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

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

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

Texans will be offering Living Well classes. These free classes are for those learning how to prevent diabetes and skills for healthy weight management. Classes will be held on Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 27. The classes will be held at Baptist Orange Hospital fifth floor classroom. Call the Extension Office 882-7010 to register.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host Jam Session The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sabine Aerie 2523, located at 803 North 28th Street in Orange, will host the first weekly jam session Sunday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. The music will vary from country, Cajun and swamp pop with an open stage. All entertainers are invited. Admission is free with no cover charge.

Food will be available for a nominal charge.

Thrift & Gift to host community sidewalk sale The Thrift & Gift Shop in Orange will be sponsoring their biannual community wide sidewalk sale on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are taking donations of furniture, clothing, Christmas decorations and other items.

Covered spaces (app. 10x12) are still available to all interested parties for $12. All booth spaces are on a first come, first served basis. The Thrift & Gift Shop, with an assortment of household and vintage items, new quilts, clothing and vintage jewelry, will be open as well.

Chances will be sold on a newly created large quilt, which is on display in the store, for $1 each. The drawing will be held in December, the winner will be notified.

Apply for booth spaces now at the Thrift & Gift Shop, located at 350 37th St. in Orange, or call 886-7649.

Lutcher Stark class of 1962 50th reunion The Lutcher Stark High School class of 1962 will hold their 50th class reunion from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange.

Friday evening will be a casual get-together. Saturday will be their main event, with a business-casual buffet dinner, program, visiting, dancing and music by Jim Dunaway.

For more information, please contact Sally Ragland Townsend, sjrt62@earthlink.net.

Boy Scouts of Troop 62 to host annual flag fundraiser The Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road.

The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

An initial $75 tax deductible donation ($50 for renewals) is required. Money orders and checks must be received 14 days prior to posting day in order to ensure timely service. All proceeds go to support Scout activities and programs throughout the year.

For subscriptions, contact Bubba Plexico, Troop 62 Scoutmaster, at 214-770-0568; or Chris Wright, Troop 62 Fundraising Chair, at 409-882-9972.

Service League searching for “Community Needs”

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VFW to host garage sale Sept. 22

Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 Ladies Auxiliary willWE hostSELL a garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 6 a.m. to noon.

Tables canFOR be rented for $10 each, payment is required when the PARTS reservation is made. For more information, please contact PresiALL MAJOR dent Cathie Duhon at 409-883-6909 or 409-553-6180, or go by BRANDS!!! the VFW Clubroom after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from non-profit organizations only for application forms to receive financial assistance through their Community Needs Committee. The Service League encourages projects, events and activities that primarily target the good of all of the entire “Orange County” community. To qualify, verification of nonprofit status must be submitted with the Service League Needs application by Oct. 1, 2012.

Applications can be obtained by calling Mindy McKee at 409-779-8867 or Carolyn Lemons at 409-670-1839 or emailing requests to info@serviceleagueoforange.com.

Huge Mauriceville AA meets WE SELL PARTS Selection Do Well, Be Well Diabetes Education offered FOR ALL of Used MAJOR BRANDS! Appliances BCHS reserved parking passes now available

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

An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Mauriceville at the United Methodist Church on Highway 12. For more information call 409-670-6265.

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The 2012-2013 reserve parking passes are now available.

Please contact Cil Dixon in the Bridge City Athletic Department to purchase your pass. Limited quantities are available, so don’t want too long. If the passes do not sell out before our first home game, they will be selling them at the gate.

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

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

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707 Main Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409.886.5535 lutcher.org

Sunday, September 30, 2012 (2:00pm and 5:30pm) The Man Who Planted Trees - A multi-sensory puppet show about a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, showing the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.

Sunday, October 7, 2012 (7:30pm) Cirque Chinois - Behold the international award-winning acrobats of the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China.

Friday, November 16, 2012 (7:00pm) Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! - Celebrate the beloved Big Red Dog’s 50th anniversary brought to life on stage in this all new musical.

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

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Deaths and Memorials Buddy Wayne Linscomb Orangefield

Harold Alex Leigh Mauriceville

Buddy Wayne Linscomb, 66, of Orangefield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Orange.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1946, in Vidor, to his parents, William Bryan and JoAnna Linscomb.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and he worked as a welder in the construction industry.

Buddy enjoyed going fishing, hunting, playing pool and being of help when needed to his friends and family.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Bernice Cantone; his brother, Clarence Linscomb; and his niece, Daffine Kay. Buddy is survived by his daughters, Georgia Savage and husband, Gregory of Little Cypress and Jennifer Britnell and husband, Kenneth of Bridge City; his son, Bryan Linscomb and his companion, Sandra Lewis of Mauriceville; his grandchildren, Carissa Newton, Jordan Williams, Hunter Linscomb, Carley Williams, Kennedy Britnell, Bracey Linscomb, Candace Savage and Jessica Savage; great grandson, Brayden Williams and numerous extended family.

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

Condolences may be sent for the family atwww.dormanfuneralhome.com

Harold Alex Leigh, 29, of Mauriceville, passed away Friday, Sept.

14, 2012 at Christus – St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Services to remember Harold’s life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. A gathering of family and friends for a time of reflection will be from 5 to 9 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home.

Harold was born on July 1, 1983 in Beaumont to his parents, Danny Leigh and Eloise (Prudhome) Leigh. He was a lifelong resident of Mauriceville, he worked as a First Class Welder with the Crumpler’s Shipyard in Orange and he was of the Baptist faith. Harold was a man who lived his life to the fullest; he enjoyed spending time fishing, deer hunting, boating, swimming and simply being in the outdoors.

Harold will be remembered for his smile, his kindness and his respect for his fellow man.

Harold is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Eva Fontenot Prudhome; his maternal grandfather, Preston Prudhome and his maternal great grandmother, Lizzy Fontenot.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his mother and father, Eloise and Don McCluskey of Orange; his birth father, Danny Leigh; Harold’s wife, Rebecca Jean Leigh of Mauriceville; his daughter, Lexie Trahan of Hornbeck, La.; his son, Zachary Alex Leigh of Mauriceville; his sister, Susan Williams of Oklahoma; his brother, Eddie McCluskey of Oklahoma; his aunt, Betty Zernial and husband, Danny of Kountze, Texas as well as numerous extended family.

Condolences for the family may be sent towww.dormanfuneralhome.com.

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Louise Hamilton Bridge City Louise Hamilton, 96, of Bridge City passed away Monday, Sept.

17, 2012 at The Meadows in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City with the Rev. Brad Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Hamilton was born on March 1, 1916, in Glenmora, LA to I.C. Collins, Sr. and Della M. (Melder) Collins. She was a homemaker who worked at the Bridge City School Cafeteria for 10 years and was the last living charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Judson W. Hamilton; her parents; brother, I.C. Collins Jr. and his wife, Joy; brother, William “Bill” Collins and grandson, Chad Hamilton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James Hamilton of Angleton; son and daughter-

in-law, Larry and Vickie Hamilton of Bridge City; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jack James of Bridge City and six grandchildren, Jeff Hamilton and wife, Kim, Jarrett Hamilton and wife, Kimbrie, Monica Moseley and husband, Terry, Kevin Hamilton and wife, Erin, Jason James and wife, Mandie and Jaclyn Phillips and husband, Skipper.

She is also survived by 13 great children; one great-great-grandson; brother, Donald “Shorty” Collins and wife, Sue of Bridge City and sister-in-law, JoAnn Collins of Bridge City.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Hamilton, Jason James, Jeff Hamilton, Jarrett Hamilton, Terry Moseley and Skipper Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Cory Moseley and Dustin Hamilton.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Prayer Garden at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Mary Ann Lambdin Orange M a r y Ann Lambdin died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Houston Hospice in Houston.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Faith United Methodist Church.

She was born on April 7, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio to Anna M. and Bill Wise. She graduated from Lorain High School and attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Later, Mary Ann received her degree in education from Lamar University in Beaumont after moving to Texas in 1960. She taught in the elementary grades both in Port Arthur and Little Cypress schools.

She was active in her church, Faith United Methodist Church,

serving in many capacities.

Other activities include AAUW/ Orange, of which she served as president; chairman of the Red Cross Hospital Volunteers; and president of the United Methodist Women of the former Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

She was a member of the Lutcher Theater Guild and a Docent at the Stark Museum of Art. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lambdin; son, Steven Lambdin; and brother, William Wise. Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Jeanne VanAntwerp of Austin; sister-in-law, Ange Wise of Monroeville, Penn.; nieces, Susan Walden, Katlin Walden of Kingwood, Texas and Kate Lambdin of West Virginia; nephews, William Wise, David Wise, Thomas Wise of Monroeville, Penn., James Wise of Hicksville, Ohio and William Lambdin of Finland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Orange, Texas 77632, or any animal humane society of your choice.

William “Hoy” Teal Orange William “Hoy” Teal, 88, of Orange, passed away Thursday, Sept.

13, 2012 at his residence after an illness.

Services to remember Hoy’s life were held on Sunday, Sept.

16, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. David Turner officiating.

Military honors and Interment followed services where he was laid to rest next to his wife at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Born on Nov. 3, 1923 in Orange to his parents, William Henry Teal and Ruby Josephine (Stockman) Teal, he was a lifelong resident of Orange, a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church, he worked

as a process operator for the DuPont Sabine River Works Plant in Orange and he was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. Hoy was also a member of the Little Cypress Lions Club, he served on the Little Cypress School Board, he sold Knapp Shoes and he enjoyed hunting and the gardening of vegetables which he often shared with his friends.

Hoy is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lula Mae (Cooley) Teal; and his step brothers, Herbert Teal, Wallace Teal and Homer Teal.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his daughter, Mary Lou (Teal) Keeling and husband, Robert T. “Bob” of Orange; his son, William Hoy Teal Jr. and wife, Margaret of Dayton; sister, Ollie Mae “Peggy” Alford of Deweyville; grandchildren, Tammy Major and husband Joe, Jason Keeling and wife Robin, Gary Neel, Cindy Metteauer, Diana Wallace and husband, Chuck and Tanya Avirett. Hoy is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and numerous extended family.

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

Arthur Lee Hickey Mauriceville Arthur Lee Hickey, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away Thursday, Sept.

13, 2012 at his residence after a long struggle with illness.

Services to honor Arthur’s life were held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Mac McDonald and the Rev. Alfred Gibson, officiating. Rite of Committal and Entombment followed the services in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

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Margery Jean LeBouef Orange Margery Jean LeBouef, 86, of Orange passed away Saturday, Sept.

15, 2012, at Vidor Nursing Home.

Graveside Service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Harris Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Mrs. LeBouef was born Oct. 3, 1925 in Orange to Harry and Mary (McNamara) Hagy.

She is preceded in death by

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Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. David Lilly officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Born in Port Arthur on Aug. 2, 1989, Char’Lena was the loving daughter of Pat H. and Ada F. (Miles) Williams. She was a West Orange Stark Graduate in 2011.

Char’Lena was a very special person who was loved by everyone who met her.

Char’Lena is survived by her parents, Pat and Ada Williams; grandmother, Charline Miles; brothers, Dana Miles, Jerald Schultz, and Ralph Strohmaier; sister, Jessica Williams; niece, Destiny Miles; nephew, Logan Miles; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Dana Miles, Jerald Schultz, Ralph Strohmaier III, Doak Burke, Terry Williams and Jerry Barbo.

her parents; husband, Stanley Joseph LeBouef Jr.; daughter, Martha L. Holmes; great granddaughter, Brittnay Holmes; sister, Dorothy Hagy of Orange; brother-in-law, Charles LeBouef and nephew, Chris LeBouef.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-inlaw, Paul and Kaylard LeBouef of Orange and grandchildren and spouses, Terry and Monica LeBouef, Leah LeBouef, Tyler LeBouef, Brian and Sherrie Holmes, Scott and Christi Holmes and Jamie and James Neff. She is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Kevin Holmes, Shelby LeBouef, Camiron LeBouef and Isabella Holmes; great greatgrandchildren, Hannah Holmes and Lilli Holmes; nephews, Hal McIver, Charles LeBouef and Joseph LeBouef and sisters-inlaw, Mary Frances LeBouef of West Orange and Lois Hagy of Beaumont.

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Karen Norwood of Bridge City is proud to announce the engagement of her son, Kevin Norwood to Deedra Mann, daughter of Gary and Debbie Mann of Crystal Beach.

Kevin is a 1999 graduate of Bridge City High School and is employed as a document control manager at CB&I in Houston.

Deedra is a 2000 graduate of Bridge City High School and is employed as an air traffic controller in Houston.

The couple will wed on Oct. 13, 2012 at the Oak Tree Manor in Spring, Texas.

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Arthur was born on Oct. 15, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, William Hickey and Mary Hickey. He lived in Mauriceville

since 1983, he retired as a truck driver for the Coca-Cola Company in Beaumont in 1988 Arthur enjoyed fishing, playing cards, competing in BBQcook offs, spending time with his

dogs, Wiggles, Sassy and Daisy, he often took his grandchildren on rides on his scooter to help them to fall asleep and he was a volunteer fireman. Arthur served in the volunteer departments of Pinehurst, Buna and Mauriceville and he served a period in Mauriceville as the fire chief for over 10 years. He also served on the Board of District 4 of the Orange County Emergency Services, a Site Base Committee member for Mauriceville Elementary School, he was chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year in Mauriceville and he served as the Parade Marshall for the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival.

Arthur is preceded in death by his, parents; his brothers, William “Red” Hickey, John Hickey and Michael Hickey; and his sister, Vivian “Pete” Babineaux.

Those who will cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy Stansbury Hickey of Mauriceville; his daughter, Hope Hickey Netterville of Port Neches; stepdaughter, Lucretia Dans Pevey and husband, Mike of Mauriceville; son, Chad Hickey and wife, Jennifer of Mauriceville; stepsister, Martha Anders of Trout Creek, Texas; brother, Charles Hickey and wife, Marilyn of Mauriceville; step brother, Carl Lambright of Buna; grandchildren, Jordan Lee Hickey, Ryan Pevey, Layne Pevey, Slaydon Pevey and Walter Nope.

Honoring Arthur as pallbearers were Jim Dumesnil, Bobby Trahan, James Cornell, James Journeay, Anthony Shue and Chuck Havard.

Arthur’s family wishes to express a sincerest thanks to the staff of Amed Hospice, especially

Alex Gonzales and all of the nurses and caretakers who cared for Arthur in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 365, Mauriceville, Texas, 77626-0365.

Condolences may be sent to the family atwww.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Yvonne “Tany” Marie Toohey Orange Yvonne M a r i e Toohey, 65, of Orange p a s s e d a w a y Wednesday, Sept.

12, 2012, at her residence after a battle with cancer.

Funeral Services was held Saturday, Sept. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Harold Nazworth and the Rev. Jim Hardwick officiating.

Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Born in Crowley, La. on Dec. 17, 1946, Yvonne was the daughter of Joseph O. Broussard Jr. and Alice (Doucet) Broussard. Yvonne enjoyed gardening, bird watching and spending time with her family; especially her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

Preceded in death by her parents, Yvonne is survived by her

husband, William G. Toohey of Orange; daughter, Susan Childers Mohan and husband, William of Orangefield; and son, H. Glen Childers, Jr. and wife, Betty of Orangefield She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Cameron Childers, Colby Childers, Lucas Mohan and Cassidy Childers; and sister, Leana Broussard of Orange.

Sandra Elizabeth Kelley Orange Sandy Kelley, 64, of Orange passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur where she has been battling with health issues for two years.

Funeral Services were held Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with Pastor Rudy Elizondo officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Huntington Long Island, N.Y. on Oct. 18, 1947, Sandy was the daughter of Glenn and Margaret Sharpe. In 1968, Sandy moved to Huntsville, Ala. where

she calls home. Later, she moved to Orange in 1985, to be with the rest of her family. She was a hairdresser for 25 years in Alabama and was a very talented artist who had a great eye for interior and floral designs. Sandy had a sense of humor and trusted everyone and didn’t care who it was. She will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Charles (Chuck) Kelley.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Deborah Kelley of Bridge City; and son and daughter-in-law, Waylon and Amy Kelley of Orangefield.

She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Bailey Kelley, Morghan Kelley, Jewell Kelley, Tyran Kelley, Kamryn Kelley and Gavyn Kelley; sister, Diane Upton of Mauriceville; brother, Randy Sharp of Orange; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Stephen Granger of Orangefield; five nieces; and many great nieces and nephews.

Doug Fincher, Ronnie Holley, Brian Cart and Rob Soden served as pallbearers. Stephen Granger was the honorary pallbearer.

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Aunt Sadie’s Wake Mike Trahan Special To The Record

Every family has its favorite aunt. In our family it was Aunt Sadie. She was the family historian, philosopher, psychologist, sounding board, gourmet chef, innkeeper, clown, and champion joke teller. If circumstances had been different, she would have been my favorite aunt also. But I was the luckiest one in the family. I called her Mom! My parents, Cleben “Crip” and Sadie Trahan, lived on a ten acre farm in West Orange, Texas. The farm was small but it was surrounded by open land when I was growing up. There were several hundred acres available for us to roam, ride horses, camp out, hunt and explore.

It was an ideal place for youngsters to play and run free, and it became the unofficial Summer Camp for the kids in our family, and the favorite hangout for the kids in our neighborhood.

I was an only child but you would not know it by the traffic going in and out of our house.

My parents loved having kids around, so they would invite several of my cousins to stay with us each summer. Mother spoiled them rotten.

I believe all of my cousins got to spend at least one week with their Uncle Crip and Aunt Sadie when they were growing up. I know they never forgot the wonderful times they had at that little farm with us. They remind me of it every time I see them. Dad passed away in 1978, but mother continued the tradition of hospitality the two of them started. The guest room was always available and often used.

Mother meant different things to different people, and as a result she had several interesting nicknames. Her relatives in Louisiana used her funny Cajun nickname “ShookToo.” Our children, Theresa, Jim, and Jerry, and our granddaughter Jordan, called her “Lolly.” My cousin Ken Blanchard, who could not pronounce the letter S when he was little, called her “Fadie.”

When Ken was a toddler his Aunt Sadie was the only one who could give him a bath without his crying. Because, as he explained, “Fadie don’t use no foap!” Mom was the team mother for our Little League Baseball team. My cousin Dennis Prouse (center fielder) caller her “Sadie Babe!” And to my cousin Richard Blanchard, whom mother babysat from infancy to age six, she was “Tee.” At mom’s insistence, my friends just called her “Sadie”, but they always said it with great respect. My favorite nickname for her was “Madame Cliché.”

I called her that because mom had an encouraging word for every situation and it usually came out as some tired old cliché. If something bad happened to us she would say, “Into each life a little rain must fall” and “When God closes a door, He always leaves a window open for you. It may be a small window so you have to look for it.” No matter what happened to her, she always said, “This too shall pass.” Our mistakes brought the admonition, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” or “You can’t make an omelet without breaking some eggs.” We would groan and shrug our shoulders, but her words always put things in perspective and made us feel bet-

Mother lived another year and a half. During that time she was completely pain free. For some reason the cancer did not cause her any discomfort. She was a little tired and weak, but her spirits never faltered. Never once did she complain about or fear what was happening to ter. Her clichés rang true because we knew she her. Her unwavering faith and courage was an sincerely believed them, and because she lived inspiration to us all. her life that way. Mother had a deep and abidWhen mother’s family and friends learned ing faith in God and she was the most positive about her illness, they were devastated. She and optimistic person I ever met. spent the remainder of her life consoling peoAunt Sadie was the unofficial family histori- ple and convincing them that she was at peace an. She knew all of the children of her brothers with her situation. They came to the house and sisters, and their children, and their chil- with such sad faces, and always left laughing at dren’s children. She knew their legal names, something mother had said. and if applicable, their Cajun nicknames. She Our family, on both sides, is predominately could still recite our family tree from memory Louisiana Cajun. We Cajuns are a fun loving when she was eighty years old. Family mem- people with good humor being a major part bers often called her when they were research- of our culture. We also tend to do things that ing our family history. might be considered a little unusual by some Mother had many great talents, but I believe folks. All occasions, even funerals, are seen as this one overshadows them all - she was a wonan opportunity for fun and laughderful listener. If you wanted or ter. We view a person’s death needed her attention, you had as a happy event. Of course we it. When you were with Mom mourn for and miss the person you became the only person in who died, but we also celebrate her universe. She had a way of their life and their passage into making you feel that no matter Heaven. Jokes abound at Cajun what you or anyone else did, she funerals and nobody could tell would understand and not be them better than Aunt Sadie. I judgmental. You felt you could must admit that some of her tell her anything and most of us jokes were just a little on the raw did. A lot of people unloaded side. But Mom always told them their problems at Aunt Sadie’s with such an innocent heart they feet. Her solution for our probdidn’t sound dirty or crude at all. lems was simple and she would They just came out very funny. If always end the conversation I tried to tell those same jokes Mike Trahan by saying, “I’ll make a Novena in mixed company - I would get for you. You just have faith that arrested! everything will get better and I promise you it My cousin Ronnie Plessala came up with a will. This too shall pass. You know…into each great idea. Only a Cajun would think of somelife a little rain...!” Mom made thousands of thing this offbeat. He was visiting Mom and Novenas, and all of them were for other people. he said, “Aunt Sadie, you are the champion I don’t know if her prayers were answered to ev- joke teller in the family. We are not going to eryone’s satisfaction, but I do know that I never let you get away with just lying there silently at saw anyone leave her presence without feeling your funeral while we try to think of something better about themselves and their situation. funny to say. We want to hear your stories and One day we were talking on the phone and I jokes, the way only you can tell them, just one said, “So Mom, what’s new with you?” She re- more time. So, we are going to have your fuplied, in a calm voice, “Well, Son, I went to the neral BEFORE you die!” She was delighted with doctor the other day. A couple of weeks ago I the idea. coughed up some blood and wanted to get that Ronnie called the other cousins and together checked out. The doctor ordered some x-rays they made arrangements for a party they called, and it turns out that I have a tumor about the “Aunt Sadie’s Wake.” It would be held on Mothsize of a golf ball in my left lung. It is malig- er’s eighty-first birthday in March 1994. They nant and has metastasized to other parts of my invited all the family members and many of my body. The doctor said it was inoperable and parent’s lifelong friends. The party was held at terminal!” a recreation center in Orange. Over two hunMom said all that in such a matter-of-fact way dred people were there.

I almost didn’t grasp the gravity of her words.

One of the attendees was my cousin Bryan When I fully realized what she just said I re- Plessala. Bryan flew in from Los Angeles just plied, “My God Mother, I am so sorry.” Then for the occasion. When he came to see Mother Madame Cliché appeared and she said, “Son, before the party I could tell this was really hitwhen you dance you have to pay the piper, and ting him hard. She was waiting at the top of the I danced a long time.” Mom was referring to her fifty years as a pack-a-day cigarette smoker.

She quit smoking eight years before the tumor appeared, but the damage had already been done. She continued, “Mike, I am eighty years old and I have lived a full and happy life. I have seen what chemotherapy and radiation treatments can do to people and I do not want that.”

I told her, “Mom, I understand your feelings about that. We will do this any way you want it done.”

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Aunt Sadie steps, and as Bryan walked toward her we could see tears forming in his eyes. She walked down the steps, held out her arms, and said with a chuckle in her voice, “Aw Bryan, Mon Cherie’, you came all the way from California to see me.

Come give your poor old dying Aunt Sadie a kiss!’ Bryan broke up in laughter just like she knew he would. You just did not get much of a chance to cry over Aunt Sadie. She made sure of that.

For the party Ronnie made a giant pot of chicken gumbo and there were plenty of other treats and adult beverages to go around. The party started at noon and ended at ten thirty that night. There were still seventy-five people there at seven that evening. I was talking with mom and some of her friends when I noticed a crowd gathering around us. In no time the jokes were flowing. We spent the next three hours sharing the most hilarious jokes and stories in the family archives, with mom telling most of them. We laughed until we cried. At the end of the evening mom said, “Thank you all for this wonderful party. This has been the happiest day of my life. If I had known you were going to make such a big fuss over me I would have gotten terminal cancer sooner!”

To be continued next week....

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FOOTBALL FORECAST * WEST ORANGE-STARK over JASPER— When two undefeated 3-0 teams lock horns, two things usually happen—one remains undefeated while the other’s dreams of an perfect season goes out the window. The Bulldogs have had more success than most teams visiting Orange County, but the Chain Gang Defense will see that it doesn’t happen this time. * COLDSPRING over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE— The Bears have had two weeks to prepare for this tough opponent, but that probably isn’t enough for a team that just knocked off La Marque, the Houston area’s No. 1 Class 3A team, 27-21 in overtime.

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Mustangs post third straight victory, host Jasper Friday MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS FOR THE RECORD

At times, it wasn’t pretty but the Mustangs were still able to come away with the second shut-out of the season this past Friday night against an angry group of Central Jaquars who are now 0-3 after the 14-0 loss to WO-S. Although the Mustangs put up less yards on offense than the previous two games, they were able to score twice, while holding the Jaguars scoreless.

“I thought the kids were kind of big-eyed when we first got out there,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Central had a lot of speed that we haven’t seen and they were in a new setting. But we played 48 minutes and that’s what it takes.”

The game seemed to be going great for the Mustangs when the Chain Gang defense forced Central to punt on the first series of the game after they chased Central quarterback Robert Mitchell back to the two yard line. But a fumble on the punt return gave the ball back to the Jaguars and a defensive struggle between both teams ensued.

The Mustangs were able to put points on the board late in the second quarter after Colin Janice recovered a loose ball around the 30. Five plays later, quarterback Jimmy Salter took the ball in from two yards out for the first points of the night. Kicker Jerquis Beasley hit the PAT and the Mustangs were on the board, 7-0.

Safety Travon Blanchard saved Central from scoring late in the frist when he picked off Mitchell at the two yard line. The only other time Central even got close to scoring was late in the first period when Central’s Nicalus Rhone attempted a 37-yard field goal that the WO-S defense blocked.

After the half, the Mustangs took the kickoff and moved the ball 70 yards in 12 plays before running back Abear Simien took the ball around the right side and scored from seven yards out, carrying two of Central’s players on his back as he crossed the line for the score.

“I was real proud of our kids coming out in the third quarter and scoring on their first possession,” Thompson said. “I do believe that, like Coach (Paul) Thomas said, we have something special. We’ll just take it one week at a time and continue to work on our team concept and we’ll be alright.”

Next up for the Mustangs is the 3-0 Jasper Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are coming off of a big

53-13 win over Kirbyville(1-2). With a new coach in town, Jasper is averaging 52 points a game, beating Orangefield, 55-14 and Liberty, 49-13.

“This Jasper team is just like they have always been with the size, speed and athleticism,” Thompson said. “They are very similar to Central and I am sure that they are looking forward to coming here to play.”

Jasper returns nine players on defense and has a great split end in Demarcus Collins. The ‘Dogs are led by quarterback Stephen Walker and also depend a lot on tailbacks Donavan Middleton and Deroderick Hadnot. Both scored three touchdowns each against the Wildcats this past Friday.

Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. at Dan R. Hooks stadium with tickets going on sale in the WO-S athletic office Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $5 for reserved and $2 for students, with all tickets $5 at the gate.

The subvarsity teams, from the middle school, on up won this past week. The Stallions played Groves. The 7th grade team won, 22-0, 8th grade B team won, 35-0 and the 8th grade A team won, 28-0. The freshmen beat Central, 22-18, with eight seconds left in the game. Scoring for the young Mustangs was Eric Cormier on a 40 yard interception and Cormier also scored the two point conversion from quarterback Maliki Hodge; Thomas Wallace also scored on a 28-yard pass from Hodge and the two point conversion to Peyton Robertson was good. Hodge also had a one yard run for the final touchdown. Offensive standouts were Hodge, Robertson, Wallace and Brock McManus. Defensive standouts were Cormier, Octaviun Rhodes, Domonique White and Javontae Johnson.

The JV also beat Central, 20-0. Jordan Richard scored on a 10-yard run and a one yard run. Trey Baldwin scored a two-point conversion and Caleb Collins had a 70-yard punt return for a score. Josh Tims, Elijah Teel and Michael Snow all had fumble recoveries. Other offensive standouts were Jermaine Mitchell and Miguel Gobert with defensive standouts Snow, Teel, Tims and Jeron Preston.

The ninth grade and JV teams will play in Jasper Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. and the middle school will play at home.

Come out and support the Mustangs in their second home game of the season, Friday night, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.

Central’s offense was plagued all night by the WO-S Chain Gang. Octavius Crosson and Jhayllien Monette were in the back field all night helping hold the Jaguar’s rushing to only 11 yards on 28 carries.

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BC runs wild against Kelly to notch first win 35-0 CHRIS MENARD SPORTS COLUNIST FOR THE RECORD

The Bridge City Cardinal football team earned their first win of the season by rolling over the Kelly Bulldogs 350. The Cardinals were spearheaded by junior running back Ashton Hunter as he ran wild for 300 yards on 27 carries while scoring one touchdown.

Hunter also had another 46 yard touchdown called back or his numbers may well have been even more impressive.

The tandem running back attack that Bridge City has displayed so far this season of Hunter and junior, Kruz Dearbonne was too much for

the Bulldogs to handle. Dearbonne scored twice on short yardage situations and helped Bridge City move chains all night.

The Cardinal offense tallied nearly 400 yards on the ground and picked up 22 first downs on the night. Senior quarterback, Daniel Faulk continued to lead the Cardinals attack with timely completions through the air and good reads in the spread offense while rushing for one touchdown as well. Sophomore, Chase Shugart scored Bridge City’s final touchdown of the night on a nice run in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring for the Cardinals.

On the defensive side of the

ball Bridge City completely shut down the Kelly offense by allowing them only five first downs and 72 total yards offense. Bridge City’s Dylan Sams was a constant disruption for the Kelly offense as he spent most of night in the Bulldog backfield. Sams recovered a pair of fumbles and had several tackles for losses.

Middle linebacker and Captain Zach Cole also chipped in as he continually filled the running gaps and pounded the Bulldog runners at the line of scrimmage. The aggressive Bridge City defense put pressure on the Kelly quarterback all night and forced several errant passes which put the Bulldogs in tough situations all game.

The complete team effort in the win also got a boost from special teams play as the kicking game shined for the Cardinals. Sophomore Thomas Findlay was perfect on extra points and Daniel Faulk punted well the few times when the Cardinal offense stalled.

The contributions to the win came in several forms from a host of Cardinals and that is exactly what’s going to be needed when district play starts. The tough pre-season schedule that Bridge City has faced thus far should certainly go a long for preparing them what should be a great district race.

The Cardinals are off this week and will resume play next week as they open district play against the Buna Cougars in Buna on Sept. 28.

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as they have gotten accustomed to seeing the post-season regularly. They blanked the Bulldogs 140, making it two shut-out for the year and that puts their record at 3-0 . This week they’ll host Hamshire-Fannett and don’t expect the train to stop there. The Mustangs should roll off another win heading into their off-week just in time to play Orangefield.

Coach Crouch and the LC-M Battlin’ Bears are coming off of their bye this Friday against Coldspring. The Bears will host the contest and are 0-2 on the year after losing their first two match-ups. Much like the Bobcats and the Cardinals from a week ago, The Bears are going to be hungry for their first win of the year, so expect Coach Crouch and his team to come out of the box swinging.

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The Orangefield Bobcat defense goes airborne to contend with the Newton Eagles. This week the Bobcats take on the Kelly Bulldogs.

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Destiny in the making: Week 4 CHRIS MENARD SPORTS COLUMNIST FOR THE RECORD

Week four of football is underway in Southeast Texas, and our local area teams each look to find their own distinctive paths to the play-offs as the masters of their own postseason destiny. Some teams got their first wins last Friday, while others are still looking to get things together this week.

The Bridge City Cardinals notched their first win last week against Kelly. The Cards’ went out to Beaumont determined to come back with the victory, and they did so in impressive fashion as the defense managed to shut the Bulldogs out 35-0. The offense really came through with four different players accounting for all five of the Cardinal’s points. Daniel Faulk and Chase Shugart each had a touchdown, while Kruz Dearbonne had two himself.

The player of the game was Asthton Hunter, who rushed for a remarkable 300 yards on the day. He pounded the Kelly defense repeatedly on

27 attempts, and even had one 60 plus yard touchdown run to the house. The Cards are on a bye this week, so expect Coach Stump to have the boys well prepared for their district opener against Buna 7 p.m.

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The Orangefield Bobcats faced the Newton Eagles last Friday, and though the score got out of hand by the end of the contest (40-14), the game was closer than the numbers would imply for a good portion of the game. The Bobcats managed to minimize the number of turnovers from last week but still lost a few fumbles. They go down to 0-3 for the season, but Coach Smalley is already looking ahead to the match-up next week against a battered Beaumont Kelly. Fresh-off the loss against Bridge City, Coach Smalley and the Bobcats will look to come in and dominate at home much like the Cardinals did. Look for Eric Truncale and Carl Wiley to lead the way against the Bulldogs this Friday at 7 p.m.

Coach Thompson and West Orange-Stark are still clicking like a machine. They hosted Jasper last week and didn’t

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One of the biggest questions that circulated around the National Football League during the 2011 season was whether or not four-time MVP Peyton Manning would recover from four neck surgeries enough to withstand the rigorous demands of quarterbacking in a 16-game season again.

The front office of the Indianapolis Colts where Manning spent all of his 14 years didn’t seem to think he would ever be his old self again and gave him his walking papers early this year, making him a free agent to sign with what-

ever team wanted a 36 -yea rold quarterback who was unable to play for the entire 2011

NFL season.

Perhaps that was the way the organization re-paid Manning for leaving them high and dry without a competent quarterback during 2011 when they lost their first dozen or so games last season. Of course, there also was a little matter of the team having to pay him a roster bonus of more than $20 million if he remained with the team.

Perhaps this week’s edition

of USA Today Sports Weekly said it best in their article that Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, who now has the handle of Denver Broncos executive vice-president for football operations, had been real interested in signing Manning when word leaked out that the Colts were dumping him.

“Luring Manning to Denver after the quarterback was kicked to the curb following 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts—and giving him a five-year, $96 million contract with a league-high $19.2 million average salary— might not rank as the biggest risk that Elway will ever take in the front office,” the article pointed out.

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ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over KATY FAITH WEST— The Lions are on a roll and hope the good football continues so they can boast about an unblemished 4-0 record after this Friday night contest before the home crowd.

VINTON over PICKERING— This game is not only the start of district play but it also is the Lion’s Homecoming for all the exes. Vinton posted a 2-1 worksheet going into district competition, with last Thursday night’s 14-7 setback at Oberlin in the rain the only blemish on the Lions’ 2012 record.

LAMAR over LANGSTON— The Cardinals got behind 28-0 in the first half and just couldn’t rally against the tough Rainbow Warriors in Honolu-

lu last week who stomped the Redbirds 54-2. But the Cards should fare much better at home Saturday night and even their record at 2-2.

McNEESE STATE over SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA— The Pokes jump into Southland Conference play with a nice national ranking for their 3-0 record against some pretty fair competition including an impressive 35-21 victory at Weber State Saturday. But they begin SLC competition on the road at Hammond against a 0-3 bunch of hungry Lions.

HIGH SCHOOL—Hamshire-Fannett over Liberty, Silsbee over Livingston, East Chambers over Hardin-Jefferson, Buna over Hemphill, Port Arthur Memorial over Houston Bellaire, Beaumont West Brook over Houston Chavez, Hardin over West Hardin, Hull-Daisetta over Lovelady, Warren over Sabine Pass, West Sabine over Terrell, High Island over Baytown Christian, Brenham over Waller, Crosby over Dayton, Barbers

Hill over C.E. King, Huffman over Houston St. Thomas, Humble Summer Creek over New Caney, Angleton over Alief Taylor, Shepherd over Diboll, Splendora over Stafford. Lufkin over Longview, La Marque over Lamar Consolidated and Colmesneil over Evadale (both Sat.).

COLLEGE—Buffalo over Kent State (Wed.); Boise State over BYU, Alabama State over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Thurs.); Baylor over Louisiana-Monroe (Fri.); Central Arkansas over Sam Houston State, Texas State over Stephen F. Austin, Northwestern State over Mississippi Valley State, Nicholls State over Evangel, UT-San Antonio over Northwestern Oklahoma, TCU over Virginia, Texas A&M over South Carolina State, Oklahoma over Kansas State, Northern Illinois over Kansas, Marshall over Rice, Wisconsin over UTEP, Troy over North Texas, Air Force over UNLV, Tennessee over Akron, Alabama over Florida Atlantic, Alabama A&M over Texas Southern, Alabama State over ArkansasPine Bluff, Arkansas State

“This is a Super Bowl-orbust mission, and if it doesn’t pan out, Elway and Manning sound as if they would be at the front of the line in declaring it a failure.

“Seeing Manning’s impact play out for the first time in a Bronco’s uniform, though, was an affirmation for Elway, who has seen it on the practice field and on film,” the article continued.

The 31-19 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the opening weekend looked like Manning picked up right where he left off after the 2010 season with Indianapolis. “That Sunday night Manning was surgically efficient, KAZ’S KORNER PAGE 5B

over Alcorn State, Oregon over Arizona, Arizona State over Utah, Arkansas over Rutgers, Wake Forest over Army, LSU over Auburn, South Florida over Ball State, Virginia Tech over Bowling Green, USC over California, Iowa over Central Michigan, Clemson over Florida State, Washington State over Colorado, Utah State over Colorado State, Connecticut over Western Michigan, Duke over Memphis, North Carolina over East Carolina, Michigan State over Eastern Michigan, Florida over Kentucky, Louisville over Florida International, Tulsa over Fresno State, Georgia over Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech over Miami, Nevada over Hawaii, Wyoming over Idaho, Illinois over Illinois, Jackson State over Southern, West Virginia over Maryland, Miami, O. over Massachusetts, Notre Dame over Michigan, Minnesota over Syracuse, Ole Miss over Tulane, Mississippi State over South Alabama, South Carolina over Missouri, Navy over VMI, Nebraska over Idaho State, New Mexico State over New Mexico, North Carolina State over The Citadel, Northwestern over South Dakota, Ohio over Norfolk State, Ohio State over UAB, UCLA over Oregon State, Penn State over Temple, Pittsburgh over Gardner-Webb, San Diego State over San Jose State, Western Kentucky over Southern Miss, Toledo over Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State over Chattanooga, Youngstown State over Northern Iowa, North Dakota over Sacramento State.

PRO PICKS—New York Giants over Carolina (Thurs.); Houston over Denver, Dallas over Tampa Bay, Chicago over St. Louis, San Francisco over Minnesota, Detroit over Tennessee, New Orleans over Kansas City, Washington over Cincinnati, NY Jets over Miami, Buffalo over Cleveland, Indianapolis over Jacksonville, Philadelphia over Arizona, San Diego over Atlanta, Pittsburgh over Oakland, Baltimore over New England; Seattle over Green Bay (Monday Night Upset Special).

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Bridge City quarterback Daniel Faulk drops back to pass in the Cardinals’ 35-0 victory over Beaumont Kelly.

Kaz: Elway’s gamble on Manning the smooth orchestrator,” the article explained.

The statistics reveal just a portion of Manning’s successful debut with the Broncos. He completed 73% of his passes (19-of-26) for 253 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. His passing rating was a robust 129.2. His efficiency within the flow of the game was even better.

Pittsburgh dominated the time of possession in the early action, so the Broncos decided to go with a no-huddle offense in the second quarter.

“I think it made a difference,” Manning told USA Today after the game. “I can’t speak whether it fatigued them or not, but it did give our offense a little boost, where we got into a little rhythm.”

With his first touchdown pass wearing a uniform other than that of the Indianapolis Colts, Manning became the third quarterback in NFL history with 400 touchdown passes for his career. He trails Hall of Famer Dan Marino’s 420 and career leader Brett Favre’s 508.

With his 253 yards against Pittsburgh in the 2012 opener, Manning surpassed 55,000 yards, which ranks third alltime.

Despite a most successful debut in the Mile High City, Manning insisted before Monday night’s game at Atlanta against the Falcons that he is still learning the ropes and it may take all year to truly find his comfort zone.

Manning, who suffered three interceptions in the first quarter Monday night, fell short on his attempt to rally Denver from a 27 to 7 fourth quarter deficit. Atlanta hung on to win at home 27 to 21.

The Broncos are very happy with what they’ve seen of Manning so far, both on and off the field. “He challenges everyone in the building every day because of the standard he

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sets for himself,” Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said.

“It’s great for the organization, the younger players and a lot of the veterans. They think they’ve worked extremely hard, but then they see the way he is. He makes everyone better—coaches, players, the

Bridge City running back Ashton Hunter takes the hand off against the Kelly Bulldogs.

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organization and everyone around him,” McCoy concluded.

KWICKIES…Orange’s Earl Thomas and his cohorts on the Seattle Seahawks brought owner Jerry Jones and his Dallas Cowboys back down to earth Sunday by outplaying them in every aspect of the game in the Seahawks’ 27-7 thrashing of the Pokes. The Cowboys were trailing 10-0 before the game was five minutes old and then it got worse for them. Before Jones pops off again about this being the Cowboys’ year, perhaps they’d better get back to the basics for Sunday’s first home game against mediocre Tampa Bay. The Houston Texans are another story, although they live by the mantra of playing them one game at a time. But the game they played at Jacksonville Sunday and won convincingly 27-7 was the first time in franchise history that the Texans have won by 20 or more points in back-to-back games.

And the 117 total yards are the fewest the Texans have ever al-

lowed in a game. Fortunately, preparing a game plan for Peyton Manning is something Head Coach Gary Kubiak has done twice a season for the last few years, but not while he was wearing in a Denver Broncos uniform. But it’s never been easy, especially with the Texans being 0-9 at Indianapolis.

Hopefully Manning’s changing teams will also change that ugly 0-9 statistic, too.

I played in the Southeast Texas Seniors monthly golf tournament last Tuesday at Idylwild Golf Course in Sour Lake and ran into former Mauriceville High School head basketball coach Jimmy Burke, who also plays with the SETX Seniors. He has retired as a principal at Hardin-Jefferson, but owns a small business with a partner, so he’s still working some. He looks good and is as feisty as ever.

Alabama remains the nation’s top team in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll while LSU, Oregon and Florida State each jumped up one place behind

the Crimson Tide. Georgia moved two places to No. 5, idle Oklahoma slipped one notch to No. 6, South Carolina and West Virginia each jumped up one place while Stanford moved from No. 21 to No. 9 with its upset win over Southern Cal which plummeted from No. 2 to No. 13. Clemson rounds out the Top Ten after moving up one slot. The Texas Longhorns jumped up two spots to No. 12 while TCU dropped one place to No. 17.

Our Houston Astros fought like crazy to prevent loss No. 100 by taking three of four from the Philadelphia Phillies last weekend at Minute Maid Park. But the inevitable will probably occur at St. Louis in a series that began Tuesday against the Cardinals.

The NFL replaced a replacement game official a few hours before the New Orleans-Carolina game kicked off when information surfaced that side judge Brian Stropolo, who is

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from New Orleans, posted several photos of himself in Saints gear tailgating at a preseason game on his Facebook page. Just another reason for the NFL to get off their duffs and strike some kind of an agreement to get the “real” refs back to work.

JUST BETWEEN US…Orange’s 71-year-old marathon runner Ken Ruane qualified for the 2013 Senior Olympics by winning both the 5K and 1500 meter runs Saturday at the Louisiana-Lafayette University track. Ken said that he just ran fast enough to win both races, which was the only way to qualify for the Senior Olympics which will be run during the summer in Cleveland, Ohio on a date that has not yet been decided. Ken already qualified in the 10K earlier this year in Baton Rouge. “I had some incentive to qualify for these three events because Cleveland is my home town,” Ken said.

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Good friends and R1-Bass to the rescue COLBURN-FISHING DICKIE COLBURN

Not unlike any equipment malfunction on the water, it seemingly could not have occurred at a worse time. The fishing pressure had dwindled to one or two other persistent groups and small groups of gulls were getting more and more active under overcast skies.

For probably the fifteenth time that morning I pulled the release cord on the troll motor, but nothing happened. I have broken any number or cords over the years and carry extras on board, but this time it was obviously different. The latch released, but the motor was still hung up in the down position.

Long story short…….. it quickly became a long story. Fortunately, the shaft could be raised high enough for the foot to clear the water so that we could continue fishing, but we were limited to running the lake at a much slower pace. Upon returning to the dock where we could attack the problem with several sets of eyes, ideas and extra tools, we were still unable to solve the problem.

As you would expect, it was all but impossible to get the boat back on the trailer as the foot of the motor would not clear the winch roller. With clients lined up for the next several days, Gene FOR THE RECORD

Locke and Johnny Cormier rode to the rescue.

Johnny discovered a broken pin wedged in the easy lift mechanism and we were able to fold it up and get the unit off the boat.

Gene loaned me his boat and carried my troll motor over to R1Bass in Beaumont in the hope that Ray Westman could somehow squeeze in a rush repair job.

Not surprisingly, the problem was not an easy fix, but Mr. Westman went the extra mile and I was back in my boat by the following afternoon. I feel certain that he would tell you that I only bring him rush jobs and that would be an accurate assertion.

I cannot imagine anyone taking a troll motor that needs repairing anywhere else. The fact that I have never heard him start a diagnosis off with, “Well…it might be a…?” says a great deal about his level of expertise. Seldom if ever does he not have a part in stock and most importantly, the troll motor always works when you get it back!

I know of no other saltwater venue where the troll motor is more important to fishing success than here on Sabine. Many of the guides on the lower coast don’t even have a troll motor as they spend far more time wade fishing than actually fishing out of the boat. There is no end to the need for a troll motor for Sabine and Calcasieu anglers as they patrol shorelines, quietly maneuver around schools of surface feeding trout and hold their ground in a stiff tide change.

A significant benefit in dealing with R1-Bass is heeding the tips that Westman freely passes on that can minimize future problems. For years I wore out circuit boards much too quickly before he suggested that I install a simple floor mounted stomp switch and leave the variable on-off switch alone.

“You are turning it on and off more times in a week than most

folks do in a lifetime and a stomp switch is safer as well. Should you fall out of the boat, the motor will cut off and the boat won’t leave you treading water.”I haven’t fallen over board to date, but I also have not had to replace a single circuit board since heeding his advice.

The following tips may well eliminate troll motor problems on your next trip and are easy fixes. Check your pull rope for frays around the rollers. In most cases you can simply cut off the frayed portion and re-tie the cord. Carry a spare along just in case!

Tighten all screws, especially those holding the head in place and check for electrolysis that freezes moving parts and leads to poor connections at battery terminals. Check the side of the foot of your motor that lies against the motor when locked down for wear. A little primer and paint will save you a lot of money.

If your motor is connected to the battery through a plug in receptacle, check the connection for a tight fit and clean posts.

Most fishermen prefer wiring directly to the batteries through a reset breaker.

Last, but not least, remove your prop and check for hidden monofilament line wrapped around the propeller shaft. Any corrosion or rust can be cleaned up at that time. Badly nicked props should be replaced as they not only move less water, but can cause vibration as well.

Simply cleaning up your troll motor and lubricating moving parts is an excellent start to avoiding unwanted problems on the water. For parts or service, call R1-Bass today at 409-898-2277.

With the best fishing of the year right around the corner, this is no time to get caught waiting in line for repairs!

Teal season opener as good as predicted OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE

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Two days before the official opening of early teal season Chance Lemoine and I made a trip to one of our marsh blinds for a final inspection and preparation only to turn into bird watchers. Our scheduled trip was continually interrupted by

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The early predictions of record numbers waves of blue winged teal buzzing about and landing of teal so far have been right on target much tantalizingly close to our blind. to the delight of local waterfowl hunters.

“This could get crazy real fast on Saturday morning” The potential for this same kind of hunting was all we could say as groups of teal continued to fly when regular duck season rolls around has around the area until we finally finished and headed many hunters cautiously optimistic. All of home. the stars may align just right and this could Saturday morning was exactly what we had hoped for be a season many may never forget. as the light winds were just enough to bring life to our The combination of timely rains, exceldecoy spread and invite some teal to join us. As legal lent forage in local marshes, and severe shooting time finally arrived it was a constant rumble drought to our north may bring record of shotgun blasts all over the marsh for nearly 20 minnumbers of birds down the flyway this seautes in every direction as the record numbers of teal in son but that’s still a long way off. Until it acour area began to move about. Quick and easy limits tually happens local waterfowl hunters will were the norm from almost everyone I talked to from continue to enjoy hunting the huge numMatagorda Texas to Monroe Louisiana, it was ridicubers of teal that are already here as well as those that continue lous.

Waterfowl hunters with 40 plus years of chasing ducks un- to pour into the area. The early teal season runs thru Sept. 30 der their belts could only shake and if the opening weekend is any indication this may be a 16 day their heads in amazement at the stretch to remember. amount of blue winged teal that have descended on our flyway.

My phone began lighting up 15 minutes after legal shooting time with messages from other hunters who had already limited out in spectacularly quick fashion. One by one they read “six limits in 14 minutes, four limits in 18 minutes” and so on.

Around 7 a.m. the shooting subsided for about 20 minutes until all the birds that had been run out of the rice fields by hunters showed up in the marsh seeking shelter, bad idea. The gun fire started up again and never missed a beat until around 8 a.m.

By the time most of the shooting had ended it seemed like the groups of teal got larger, the late morning flight for our area was even more impressive than the pre-dawn invasion we had just witnessed.

In all directions you could pick out groups of teal flying low over the marsh in that familiar unorganized pattern. Chance and I just sat there after picking up decoys and watched the show for a little while knowing that we Quick and easy limits of blue winged teal for this past weekends could be in for two more weeks opener were the norm. of fantastic hunting.

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Volunteers sought for beach clean-up Penny LeLeux For The Record

Sea Rim Serena will be greeting beach cleanup volunteers Saturday at Sea Rim State Park. She is made from beach debris and other recycled material.

Jan Dicharry, a local Master Naturalist, invites Orange County residents to help with the beach clean-up at Sea Rim State Park this Saturday. Dicharry says the Texas Master Naturalist -Sabine Neches Chapter has worked with the Texas General Land Office on the Adopt-A-Beach program, for the last two years, both in the spring and fall, at Sea Rim State Park.

Saturday will be the 26th annual state event. The cleanup will take place at three sites in the Beaumont area.

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson said, “Join us Saturday, Sept. 22 for a fun time and a great cause, keeping Texas beaches trash-free.”

Volunteers should wear shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Participants will be given data cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags.

Most sites along the coast conclude the day’s cleanup with cold drinks, hot food and lots of fun, including Sea Rim. Dicharry said they have lots of giveaways, cold drinks and barbecue.

Volunteers may register on-line at www.TexasAdoptABeach. org or become a fan of the Texas General Land Office Adopt-ABeach program on Facebook. Texans who can’t make it to the beach but still want to support the effort can make a tax-deductible donation at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org. Sponsorship levels range from $25 to $25,000.

The Adopt-A-Beach program began in the fall of 1986, when 2,800 volunteers picked up 124 tons of trash. Since then, it has grown into one of the most successful all-volunteer efforts in the nation. In 26 years, 430,000 Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have picked up more than 8,300 tons of trash from the Texas Gulf Coast.

The data collected from the beach cleanups played an integral part in the passage of MARPOL Annex V, an international treaty that prohibits the dumping of plastics in the world’s oceans. In July of 1991, the International Maritime Organization designated the Gulf of Mexico and the Wider Caribbean as a “special area” where the dumping of trash, with the exception of finely ground food scraps, is prohibited.

Shell Oil Company is the statewide sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include Apache Corporation, AkzoNobel Surface

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Chemistry LLC, Cheniere Energy, Halliburton and the Ocean Conservancy.

Dicharry said they have a mermaid named “Sea Rim Serena” that will be welcoming visitors. She is a life-size mermaid made of recycled material. She even has her own wardrobe trunk with different outfits including a Christmas one.

“Serena won first place in the Shangri La scarecrow contest last fall,” said Dicharry. The mermaid has been in two parades, two beach cleanups and visited schools for a marine debris program that Dicharry puts on with her sister, Susan Ellis. “We do it so people are aware of what beach debris is. I have lots of examples.” Dicharry said she has accumulated quite a collection of debris. She said if anyone would like to have a presentation, to contact her.

To join Dicharry, check in at the Sea Rim State Park entrance, 10 miles west of Sabine Pass on Highway 87 South. Look for Serena at the entrance.

Contact Jan Dicharry at 409-920-9082 or e-mail jan.dicharry@texasadoptabeach.org.

Other sites are also available for adoption.

DON’T FORGET! • Pick a site and contact the site coordinator or register online at www.texasadoptabeach.org.

• Pre-register large groups with the site coordinator or online, on or before Wednesday, Sept. 19.

• Wear sunscreen, shoes, sunglasses and a hat.

• Bring plenty of drinking water.

• Check in by 9 a.m.

• Do not disturb the habitat of nesting shorebirds.

• For your safety, stay off the dunes.

• We’ll clean rain or shine!

Stark Museum, W.H. Stark House to participate in Smithsonian Museum Day Live!

House. The Stark On Saturday Sept. 29, House is 14,000 2012, the Stark Museum square-foot, threeof Art and The W.H. Stark story Victorian House will open their doors Style house listed free of charge along with in the National over 1,400 other participatRegister of Historic ing venues for the eighth Places and desigannual Museum Day Live! nated as a RecordThis immensely successful ed Texas Historic program, in which Stark Landmark by the Museum and The W.H. Texas Historical Stark House will emulate Commission. The the free admission policy House stands much of the Smithsonian Instituas it did at the turn tion’s Washington, D.C.of the 20th century, based facilities, encourages with fifteen rooms learning and the spread of of original family knowledge nationwide. furnishings, perAt the Stark Museum, sonal effects and Docent Dr. Arlene Turkel decorative arts. will give a spotlight on Also featured are “Georgia O’Keeffe and Gerthe Stark family’s ald’s Tree II” at 11:00 a.m., impressive collecnoon and 1 p.m. Visitors who bring a Museum Day During a free tour of The W.H. Stark House in celebration of Smithsonian Museum Day tions of American Brilliant Period cut Live! Ticket from Smithso- on Sept. 29, 2012, see the recently reopened Sewing Room on the third floor. glass, pressed and nian will receive a free box pattern glass, milk glass, porcelains and other 18th and 19th cenof note cards.

Turkel is a Museum Docent and Professor of Liberal Arts at tury decorative accessories.

“The W.H. Stark House is pleased to participate in this year’s Lamar State College - Orange. She was selected to attend a National Endowment for the Humanities Workshop for Commu- Smithsonian Museum Day Live! by offering our visitors free tour nity College Teachers on the subject “Georgia O’Keeffe: Santa Fe, admission. For those that have never been to The House, or have Abiquiu, and the New Mexico Landscape.” In June she partici- not done so recently, this is a great opportunity to tour this hispated in the study and visited sites such as the Georgia O’Keeffe toric home,” said Patsy Herrington, Director of The W.H. Stark Museum, the artist’s home in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and the House.

The Museum Day Live! Ticket is currently available to downGhost Ranch.

“We at the Stark Museum believe it is important to participate load at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who presin Museum Day Live! as a way of emphasizing how museums ent the Museum Day Live! Ticket will gain free entrance for two offer opportunities for life-long learning and enjoyment. This patrons at participating venues for one day only. One ticket is year we are pleased to present a gallery talk on one of the most permitted per household, per email address. For more informawell-known of American artists, Georgia O’Keeffe,” commented tion about Museum Day Live! 2012 and a list of participating museums and cultural institutions, please visit www.smithsonian.

Sarah Boehme, Director.

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Inclusive by design, Museum Day Live! fulfills Smithsonian Museum Day Live! Ticket will be given a free tour of The Stark

Media’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone. For one day only, The W.H. Stark House will grant free access to visitors who download a Museum Day Live! Ticket at www.smithsonian.com. Last year’s event drew over 350,000 museum-goers, and this year’s Museum Day Live! is expected to attract close to 400,000 participants.

Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information call 409-886ARTS (2787) or visit www.starkmuseum.org.

Tour entry will begin at the adjacent Carriage House which is located at 610 W. Main Avenue in Orange, Texas. Tours are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must be 10 years of age or older. Stairs are an essential part of the complete Stark House tour. For more information, visit www.whstarkhouse.org or call 409-883-0871.

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BRIEFS Benefit fundraiser to be held for David Hendricks The community is invited to join the family and friends of David Hendricks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Market Basket in Mauriceville, on the corner of Hwy 62 and Hwy 12, to help raise for a surgery to keep him from being paralyzed.

David fell from a ladder while making house repairs following Hurricane Ike and need to have an extensive and costly surgery.

He has been unable to care for his family since the injury occurred.

He is currently the pastor at Smyrna Baptist Church in Winnsboro, Texas.

Links will be sold for $2, boudain for $3 and cold drinks for $1.

Plate lunches including one meat, potato salad, beans, bread and a dessert will be sold for $6.

Starlight COGIC to host health fair The Nursing Department of Starlight Church of God in Christ is sponsoring a Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 in the E.B. Lindsey Family Life Center, located at 2800 Bob Hall Road in Orange.

Information will be provided on debt relief, stress relief, diabetes education, Julie Rogers Gift of Life and childhood obesity.

There will be free blood glucose and blood pressure screens, and much more.

True Fellowship of Churches Alliance to host Founder’s Day Program The True Fellowship of Churches Alliance will sponsor it’s first annual Founder’s Day Program at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.

23 at the Kingdom Fellowship Tabernacle, located at 1612 10th Street in Orange. Area churches are coming together for the common goal of bettering our community and expressing the love of God. The guest speaker will be Pastor Gerald Gunn of Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries. Other sponsoring churches include New Beginnings, God’s Loving Word and Christ Apostolic Ministries. For more information, please call Cindy Warnell at 409-330-6316.

St. Mary’s ladies to host Bunco night The ladies of the community are invited to a Ladies Game Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 909 Cherry St. in Orange. Snacks and prizes will be provided by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas This is a great opportunity to learn a new game, or for veterans, a chance to come with your Bunco group. All for just a $5 donation. No reservation required, just show up!

Henry Blackaby to hold conference at LC Baptist Church

Henry Blackaby, author of “Experiencing God” and other study books, will be the main speaker at the Regional Blackaby Conference hosted by the Little Cypress Baptist Church on Oct. 5-6.

The two day session begins Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Saturday session begins at 9 a.m., and will include a break and lunch, ending at 3:15 p.m. Doors will open early for registration and seating is based on first come, first served. LCBC is located at 3274 Little Cypress Drive. For more information, call 409-8838905.

Cowboy Church to host last Playday Buckle Series Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting its next Playday Buckles Series Sept. 29 and Oct. 20. Events will be cloverleaf barrels, poles, straight barrels, and speed race. Buckles will be awarded for overall high point for each age group, also first, second and third place awards.

Three of the four events and two of the three playdays must be completed to be eligible for the awards. Mutton bustin’ will also be awarded a buckle and prizes. Special classes include lead line and stick horse race with awards given also. All participants must compete in two of the three playdays to be eligible for awards. Sleeved shirt required, also current negative coggins and a signed release.

For more information, contact Jackie at (409)423-9724, or visit the Cowboy Church of Orange County website.

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

Invest early and wisely for college School is back in session. If you have school-age children, you’re probably busy getting them acclimated to another year of hitting the books. But the school years go by quickly, so it won’t be long before your kids are ready to head off to college. Will you be financially prepared to help them?

It’s certainly a challenge, especially given the rising costs of higher education. Consider these figures from the College Board: For the 2011–2012 school year, the average cost (including tuition, Karen Collier fees, room and board) was $17,131 per year for an in-state student attending a public, four-year college or university. For a student attending a private four-year school, the comparable average cost was $38,589 annually. And these numbers are likely to increase in the years ahead.

So what can you do to help meet the high costs of higher education?

For starters, you need to save and invest — early and often.

And you’ll also want to choose investments that are particularly well suited for college.

Here are a few suggestions: • 529 plan — When you invest in a 529 plan, all withdrawals will be free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for a qualified college expense for your child, or even your grandchild. (However, non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes.) Contribution limits are quite high, so in all likelihood, you’ll be able to put as much as you want into a 529 plan — although you generally can’t exceed the annual gift tax exclusion, which is $13,000 per beneficiary in 2012.

Furthermore, if you participate in your own state’s 529 plan, your contributions may be tax deductible on your state taxes.

• Coverdell Education Savings Account — Depending on your income level, you can contribute up to $2,000 annually to a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) in 2012. Your Coverdell earnings and withdrawals will be tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. (Any non-education withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA may be subject to a 10% penalty.) You can place Coverdell ESA contributions into virtually any investment you choose —stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc.

• Zero coupon bonds — A zero coupon bond is priced at a discount to its principal or face value. You receive the principal value when the bond matures. So you could purchase a zero coupon bond that matures in the year your child is ready to go to college.

Although you won’t receive regular interest payments throughout the life of the zero coupon bond, you’ll still be liable for the taxes on this interest. Therefore, consult with your tax advisor before purchasing a zero coupon bond. These investments have proven popular among many parents and grandparents. However, you’ll need to consult with your financial advisor to determine which college-savings vehicles are appropriate for your needs. But don’t wait too long — because before you know it, today’s grade-schoolers will be packing for their college dorms.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Karen Collier, a local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Her office is located at 715 Texas Ave, Suite D in Bridge City. Her office number is 409-735-9413.

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

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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Evening Service 6 p.m.

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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!

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

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

Boots & hats welcome!

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HELP WANTED:

Hair dressers, massage therapist & nail technicians.

Room or booth rental – $75 per week.

Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580 EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED! Part time clerk, Hitchin’ Post Package Store, apply at 280 E. Roundbunch Rd., BC. No Phone calls.

THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors.

Training is provided and certified through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 8326530 to set up an interview.

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

FURNITURE NEW VINEYARD BEDROOM SET,complete queen bed set, dresser w/ mirror, night stand, solid wood, $1,000; horse pulled old avery planter, @150, (409) 474-1789 or 792-0203.

COUCH AND RECLINER, good cond., $250, (409) 7355082.

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

‘04 CHEVY COLORADO, double cab, $2,500; Frigidare window A/C, remote, $150; Whirlpool refrig/freezer, $700; desk chair, $5; Stroller, $5; costume jewelry as priced, (409) 920-9905.

JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used vey little, will sell for $1,000 for all, great buy! (409) 474-1518.

LAMAR TEXT BOOK SALE: The Norton Anthology American Literacy 7th. edition, for American Lit. I, $35; Campbell Biology, 7th. edition, for intro to Bio Non Science, $45; The Theater experience, 12th. edition, for intro into theater, $15, CALL SEAN @ (409) 474-2290.

SWING SET, $100; 75’ treated wood fence, 5’, $200, 220 Roberts ave., BC. FREE FREE FREE! Church

Hymnals, call James Shafer, First Berean Baptist Church @ (409) 626-2382.

WHEEL CHAIR W/ BATTERY Charger, salon style hair dryer, Much More! (409) 2337644.

ETHAN ALLEN TV CABINET, holds up to 28” TV sits on slide-out shelf (slides out 4’), 6’ open shelf, 4” locking drawer, compartments, 3 power outlet strips, cabinet is 4’ tall, excellent cond., $300. Call Denise @ (409) 697-2346.

FREE BLUE HEALER, found in Linscomb Rd. area, (409) 745-2470.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX,, F, spayed, (409) 746-9502.

2 FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES, found on my door step, got to go, (409) 7354601.

NEED A BIG MAN’S LIFT CHAIR? Only 4 months old, all leather, arm rest holds drinks & magazines, lumbar back cushion, excellent cond., $1,000; dinette set, 4 chairs, $100, (409) 792-9207 after 5.

FOUND YELLOW LAB, female, red collar, found on Pine Bluff in the Little Cypress area off 3247 from Hwy 87, ned to find owner or free to good home, can’t keep, (409) 779-9122.

SERVICE A+ CLEANING House cleaning, reasonable rates, senior citizen discounts! Just pick up the phone and call (409) 6708986, leave message. Thank You. VENDORS THRIFT & GIFT SIDEWALK SALE, Saturday, OCT 6, 8 am - 1 p.m. Covered Spaces $12. Apply now at Thrift & Gift Shop, 350 37th St., Orange, 886-7649 for Info, first come, first serve.

CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heart worm prev., (409) 7469502.

PETS & LIVESTOCK FOUND FEMALE CAT, fluffy and white, showed up on Paula St., BC, (409) 7354601.

3 MIN. DACHSHUND PUPPIES, for sale, 9 weeks old, 1 Wht. & Red Rebald female, 1 black and tan Male, 1 cream solid white male, Must Go! (409) 679-9134.

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No utilities paid. $650/mo. & $500 dep.

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MED. SIZE MIXED BREED PUPPIES, about 9 weeks old, had 1st. vaccination, wormed, will start heart worm soon, (409) 746-9502.

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

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

SIGHT I M PA I R E D SHEPHERD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, (409) 7469502.

SMALL BOXER PUPPY w/ large kennel, $300, (409) 9889125.

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THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS APARTMENTS in Bridge City this week! Pay the Deposit Only! We pay water/ sewer trash. Some units have FULL SIZE WASHER/DRYERS INCLUDED! Centrally located in wonderful Bridge City, Close to all of the big job sites and colleges, in a safe and secure environment. Award winning management and onsite 24 hour maintenance.

Starting at $450 to $725. Stop by 245 Tenney St. Bridge City.

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LIKE NEW 3/2/2 BRICK HOME with Lg. privacy fenced extra lot, on Shannon’s way, available Aug. 1st., $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., CA/H, fenced back yard, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. Property for sale, but will possibly consider lease, $1,000 monthly + $1,000 deposit, (409) 3136005.

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

1/1, VERY NICE AND CLEAN, all ceramic tile floors, all blinds, ceiling fans, Lg. all tiled bath w/ vanity and mirrors, nice size bedroom closet, kitchen has all S.S. appliances + dishwasher and garbage disposal, all granite counter tops, small dining area, living room has extra closets for storage, concrete parking and patio, No Pets, $525 monthly + $300 dep. + water & elec., yard maintinance provided, (409) 7356277 or 626-1968. (ss)

1/1 HOUSE W/ CARPORT, washer & dryer hook-ups, water & garbage paid, yard maintenance provided, (409) 313-4270.

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

COMMERCIAL TEXAS AVE., BRIDGE CITY, 1,200 sq. ft., suitable for office or any type business, 1 Lg. and 2 smaller areas, 1 bathroom, CA/H, call (409) 7356277 or 626-1968 for more information. (ss)

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

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1bd/1ba, All hardwood floors with fireplace. All appliances included, plus w&d. No utilities paid. $550/mo. $500 dep.

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BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 302 Linda St., available 9/10/12, CA/H, refrig. / stove and dishwasher furnished, $975 monthly + $600 dep., (409) 735-7163.

3/2 NEAR SCHOOLS, Lg. back yard, CA/H, $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BRIDGE CITY 2/2 w/ laundry room and pantry executive level Triplex Unit w/, All Granite and Silestone counter tops, all ceramic Tile, private covered Parking, Cable, Water and Garbage Paid,

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Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., (409) 474-1518 or 4742252.

3 BDRM HOUSE, 2 BDRM MOBILE HOMES for rent in West Orange. No pets, some utilities pd. Deposit required.

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

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Cooking with Katherine: Fettuccine with lobster, tomatoes and saffron

Katherine Aras For The Record

Are you a lobster fan? Well here is a wonderful recipe that you can make and it incorporates pasta which is one of my favorite dishes to make! My son and his wife just came back from their trip overseas and just so happened to bring me some Saffron from the spice market in Turkey. So I cannot wait to try some of it on this very recipe. You can purchase saffron threads in the spice area of your local grocery store. Also, lobster tails are abundant in the frozen section of the supermarket at a good price these days, so be sure to check it out. You can usually get two nice size lobster tails for under $10. This recipe call for three, so get three or just get two of the largest ones you can find and I am sure that will be enough for this recipe. Happy eating!!!

Three 2-pound spiny lobsters, steamed 10 minutes and cooled (may sub four 1/2 pounds Maine Lobsters) Kosher salt 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8 inch julienne 2 ribs celery, cut into ¼ inch dice 2 medium waxy potatoes, cut into 1/8 inch dice 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ½ pound overripe tomatoes, cut into ½ inch dice with juices ¼ cup of dry white wine Pinch of saffron 1 ½ pounds fettuccine ½ cup chopped fresh chives 1. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut into 1/4 –inch pieces.

2. Bring 8 quarts water to a boil in a large spaghetti pot and add 2 Tab. of salt.

3. In a 14-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil until smoking. Add the onions, celery, potatoes and garlic and sauté until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine and saffron and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 3 minutes. Drop the fettuccine into the boiling water and cook to one minute less than the package instructions. Just before it is done, carefully ladle ½ cup of the cooking water into the pan with the sauce. Add the lobster to the tomato sauce in the pan and toss through. Drain the pasta in a colander and dump into the pan with the sauce, add the chives and toss over medium heat about 30 seconds until nicely coated. Pour into a heated bowl and serve.

Public Notices NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Port of Orange Lawn Services OWNER: Orange County Navigation and Port District; dba Port of Orange A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Port of Orange Administration Office located at 1201 Childers Road; Orange Texas 77630 at 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, September 27, 2012. All contractors are required to attend the pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid for this project. Questions pertaining to security requirements, drawings, project details and bidding procedures will be discussed. The mandatory pre-bid conference will include a project site inspection.

In order to attend the pre-bid meeting individuals are required to present a current valid government issued photo ID and submit to random vehicle inspections in order to gain entrance into the Port of Orange Alabama Street Terminal. Contact Debbie Britnell at the Port of Orange Administration Office (409.883.4363) in advance if you have questions regarding our facility security policy.

BID DEADLINE:

Location:

Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

BID OPENING:

Location:

Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:15 A.M. Local Time Port of Orange Administration Building - Boardroom 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

SEALED BIDS in duplicate, clearly marked and addressed to Port of Orange, Attention: Debbie Britnell, Project Administrator, Orange County Navigation and Port District (the “Owner”), will be received at the Port of Orange Administration Office, 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas, 77630 until 10:00 A.M., local time on Thursday, October 4, 2012; and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Port of Orange Administration Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, for “Port of Orange Lawncare Services Project”. Bids received after 10:00 A.M. local time will be returned unopened. Project is located in Orange County, Texas.

Bidder is hereby advised that the work shall be subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, local prevailing wage rates, and Executive Order No.11246 as amended.

Bid documents will be made available at the Mandatory Prebid Meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2012 – 3:00 P.M. The Orange County Navigation and Port District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding to the fullest extent permitted by law. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the OWNER reserves the right to consider and accept the most advantageous services thereof, or to reject the bid.

Orange County Navigation and Port District

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Port of Orange: Pier Road Terminal Fence Project OWNER: Orange County Navigation and Port District; dba Port of Orange MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 St. Mary Catholic School 8th grade students measured different items using different science tools during Mrs. Daphne McIntire’s Science Class. Some of the tools were a triple beam balance, tape measure, graduated cylinder, beaker, flask, thermometer, and spring scale. Students also calculated the volume of regular and irregular shapes, the circumference of an object, and density.

Finally, students included a drawing showing how they measured an object and added tips of how to use the measurement tools properly.

GARAGE SALES

WED. - SAT., 4005 VERRETT RD., OF, E. on Hwy 105 from 1442, 1st. Rd. on R., 7 till ? Furniture, clothes, baby items, housewares, outdoor Christmas ornaments, bath sinks, mirrors, More!

FRI. THRU SUN., 2334 LAKE SHORE DR., P.A., Fri & Sat. 8 till 4 - Sun. 1 till 4. Antique dressers, vintage wedding dress, clothes, WWII radios, old cameras, early 1900 lighting, vintage Persian rugs, china, art, Much More! Cash only, (409) 659-1242.

SAT., 9386 STONEWOOD DR., OF, off Hwy 1442 N. of Bessie Hts. Rd., Moving Sale, 8 till noon, All Must Go! Washer, dryer, 3 dr. refrig., 15K BTU window A/C, 40” TV, metal Coke sign, lots of misc.

Don’t miss out on these great deals!

SAT THRU MON., 306 LOCUST AVE., BC, 9 till 5.

Clothes, build-A bears, toys, lots more!

SAT, 22nd, 8374 I-10 W, ORG, 7 till noon, 5-families, all covered, antiques, tools, furniture, kitchen items, craft supplies, clothes, nick nacks SAT. & SUN. 5992 CORMIER CEMETERY RD, Vinton La. Take Exit #4 and turn right, turn right at first stop sign, go straight through the next stop sign. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mini chopper, nice furniture, clothes, glassware, house hold items and misc.

SAT. 1/4 MILE W OF HWY 12 ON HWY 62 IN MAURICEVILLE. 7 a.m. til. Two yard sales - six families. Furniture, glassware, collectibles, new and gently worn clothes, lots of misc.

TUES. THRU SAT., UNCOVERED TREASURES, MAURICEVILLE, at Hwys 12 & 62, 10 till 5. Vintage Ethan Allen entertainment center in a beatiful cabinet, wood and metal credenza W/ wine rack, Hanson cotton scale, much more! Cash or Debit/ credit, (409) 745-3608.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of HORACE JAMES ROST, Deceased, were issued on the 29th day of August, 2012, in Cause No. P-16196, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: DOROTHY ROST. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631-2010

DATED the 13th day of September, 2012

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington

Attorney for Dorothy Rost State Bar No.: 15759000 P.O. DRAWER 2010 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 996-1353

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 15, 2012 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 2012 billing month. Entergy Texas proposes 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 Fixed Fuel Factor Voltage Secondary $ 0.0347228 per kWh Primary $ 0.0337263 per kWh 69kV/138kV $ 0.0323171 per kWh 230kV $ 0.0317405 per kWh The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $62.13 million, or 10.6%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective March 2012, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 13.0% annually, or $3.99 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 2012 through February 2013.

Persons with questions or who want more information on the revised fixed fuel factor may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (select option 1, then press 0, then press 4, then press 3)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of Entergy Texas’ filing is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 40654 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 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or tollfree 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.

ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC - CDVPCWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Shannon Nicole Kirby, Respondent:

3 Column x 6” ad ~ 18 Column Inches.

Enlarged for proofing.

Actual size: 2X4” 18 @ $8 ~ $144.00

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney.

If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of Al L Dyer, Petitioner, was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas, on September 10, 2012, against Shannon Nicole Kirby, numbered 120852-D, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF GARRETT MICHEAL GLEN JONES A CHILD. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF CHILD. The date and place of birth of the child/ren who are the subject of the suit: GARRETT MICHAEL GLEN JONES BORN MARCH 4, 2012 IN ROSAMOND, CALIFORNIA The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this September 11, 2012.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

By: Charlean

Lindsey

Deputy

Energy 9_19 ~ The Record Newspapers ~ Bill

To be published in The Record Newspapers 030911 ORANGE COUNTY has been awarded a Coastal Impact Assistance PLEASE FAX Program (CIAP) grant to beANY used to either tie-in onsite sewage facility properties toBY current wastewater CORRECTIONS treatment facilities, replace outdated facilities, or repair NOON TUESDAY malfunctioning facilities to help restore or enhance water quality in to the areas of the Adams and Cows Bayous 735-7346 which connect directly with the Neches River and Sabine Thanks.

Lake. The 2008 grant award is titled the Orange County On-Site Sewage Facility Upgrades program and the award is for $737,196.04. The County is accepting applications from homeowners who are interested in participating in the Septic Tie In program. Interested owners can obtain an application either from the Orange County website www.co.orange.tx.us or directly from the FAX Environmental Health Department located at 10984-B # 735-7346 Box 6 FM 1442.

Applications for this program are due

by October 31, 2012.

This program was funded with qualified outer continental shelf oil and gas revenues by the Coast al Impact Assistance Programs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, U.S. Department of Interior.

9/17/12 12:06:21 PM

BID DEADLINE: Thursday, October 04, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building - Receptionist 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 BID OPENING: Thursday, October 04, 2012 at 10:15 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building - Boardroom 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Port of Orange Administration Building located at 1201 Childers Road, Orange Texas 77630 at 10:00 A.M local time on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. All general contractors are required to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid for this project.

Subcontractors and material suppliers are invited to attend. Questions pertaining to the drawings, project manual and bidding procedures will be discussed. A project site visit will be included in the mandatory pre-bid conference.

SEALED BIDS in duplicate, clearly marked and addressed to Port of Orange, Attention: Phyllis Yeats, Pier Road Terminal Fence Project, Orange County Navigation and Port District (the “Owner”), will be received at the Port of Orange Administration Office, 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas, 77630 until 10:00 A.M., local time on Thursday, October 04, 2012; and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Port of Orange Administration Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, for “Pier Road Terminal Fence Project”. Bids received after 10:00 A.M. local time will be returned unopened. Project is located in Orange County, Texas.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a CERTIFIED or CASHIER’S CHECK, payable without recourse to the order of the Orange County Navigation and Port District, or a BID BOND for at least five percent (5%), of the total amount bid, and the bank or bonding company certifying the same shall be liable therefore to the Orange County Navigation and Port District in the event such successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into proper contract therefore or shall fail or refuse to furnish bonds therefore as required by law and as hereafter mentioned within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of NOTICE of AWARD. Bid surety of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders will be returned when award is made; when the contract is executed, the surety of the two remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned; that of the successful Bidder will be returned when formal contract, bonds and insurance are approved, and work has commenced within the time specified.

The successful bidder must furnish a PERFORMANCE BOND and potentially a PAYMENT BOND on the forms furnished with the bid, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. All insurance companies issuing PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND and any reinsurance companies utilized by such insurance companies, in order to issue PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND to the Owner, shall have at least an “A” rating according to the Best’s Key Guide and must be authorized to transact business in Texas. Additionally, such insurance companies shall be on the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies’ as published in Circulars 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Government Financial Operations, United States Treasury Department.

Bidder is hereby advised that the work shall be subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, local prevailing wage rates, and Executive Order No.11246 as amended. In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed have been ascertained and included in the Contract. Such rates shall be minimum paid for labor employed upon this project. Weekly certified payroll reports are required.

Beginning Friday, September 14, 2012, copies of the Project Manual will be available at the following location during normal business hours: Port of Orange Administration 1201 Childers Road Orange, TX 77630 Phone (409) 883.4363 pyeats@portoforange.com

The Orange County Navigation and Port District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding to the fullest extent permitted by law.

In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the OWNER reserves the right to consider and accept the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.

Orange County Navigation and Port District