March 14, 2012 Buna Beacon

Buna Beacon WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

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VOLUME 22, ISSUE 29

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Buna ISD addresses school bullying concerns

AT THE BUNA Sub-courthoust last Thursday, local candidates gathered to answer community members’ questions.

Local candidates gear up for May 29 primary

By Amber Hawk Beacon Editor It was a standing room only crowd Thursday night at the Jasper County Sub-courthouse in Buna as the 2012 local primary candidates were introduced and the public was allowed to ask questions.

Although the Jasper County Democrats held a meeting for the first portion of the evening, the rest of the event was open to the Republican party as well.

Candidates from several contested races addressed the crowd for approximately three minutes each and answered all questions presented.

Last Friday, Mar. 9 was the last day to file for a place on the May 29 ballot.

There are a few contested races locally, and voters will be asked to decide on incumbents or their challengers.

Incumbent Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman faces challenger Ralph Nichols, both of Jasper.

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By Tina Cooley Beacon Reporter Recent headlines across the globe as well as close to home have brought public attention to the crisis our population faces resulting from bullying. As a result of the growing concern for student safety, Buna Independent School District began implementing a prevention plan that seeks to reduce bullying affecting students on all campuses within the district.

“Part of our intervention plan was to provide an informational meeting for students, staff, parents, and community,” said Dr. Robin Perez, Buna Independent School District Superintendent.

“We invited one of the most wellknown speakers across the state of Texas, Dr. Eric Cupp.”

Cupp spent Feb. 20-21 at Buna ISD, visiting students and staff at the individual campuses, as well as speaking to parents, grandpar-

ents and community members at evening meeting held for the general public on Feb. 20. Cupp spoke clearly of the definition of bullying, clarified misconceptions about bullying, and identified what schools, parents, and the community can do to minimize bullying.

“Cupp is an exceptional speaker who is able to address the topic in a manner that touches the listeners’ heart and has them thinking about what they can do to help our students,” said Perez.

“The great turnout of parents at the night meeting shows us that we area all wanting to ensure that our schools continue to be safe places where students feel accepted and secure.”

At the elementary campus, Cupp spoke to students broken down into groups of kindergarten and first grades, second and third grades, and fourth and fifth grades.

Judicial District of Texas are Democrat Jennifer Job Seale of Brookeland and Republican Craig Mixson of Buna.

Three candidates are running on the Republican ballot for the Precinct 3 Commissioner position: Incumbent Willie Stark of Kirbyville, Eugene “Buba” Vann of Jasper, and Dale Hammock of Kirbyville.

Also on the Republican ballot are Kristi Hollis of Jasper and Kathy Kent of Kirbyville, both vying for the District Clerk unexpired term.

On the Democratic ballot, Curtis Frame and Niles Nichols, both of Jasper, are opposing one another for the Precinct 2 Constable position.

Incumbent Tommy Robinson of Evadale will face Joe Dunigan of Evadale in the Precinct 6 Constable race, and they are both on the Democratic ballot.

HANNAH WALTERS WON the Sweepstakes award for her Stephen London of Jasper and float in the Redbud Festival parade this past Saturday.

Mike Poindexter of Brookeland are running for the Precinct 5 Constable office, both on the Republican ballot.

- BEACON BRIEFS Redbud Rodeo rescheduled to this weekend The Buna Bridle Club has rescheduled the rodeo events for this Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16 and 17, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Bridle Club arena. See article in this week’s Buna Beacon for more details.

Evadale ISD trustees will meet Monday Evadale ISD trustees will meet Monday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. in the administration building.

No preschool story time this week There will be no preschool story time this week due to Buna schools being on spring break. Storytime will resume next Wednesday, Mar. 21 at 10:30 a.m. with a story followed by a craft.

Diabetes Workshop begins Mar. 21 The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas will be holding a series of workshops on “Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease.” The workshops are scheduled for six consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, Mar. 21 through Apr. 25 and will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Buna Fire Hall. To register for the workshop, or get additional information, contact Bobbie Stott at (409) 384-7614.

Voter Registration cards in the mail As of Mar. 9, the Jasper County Clerk’s office began mailing out voter registration cards. Please check and make sure the clerk’s office has your correct address. The post office will not deliver these to route and box numbers, so make sure your 911 address is on file. If you need to fill out a voter registration change or address or if you are not sure if you are registered to vote, call the County clerk’s office at 384-2362.

Jasper Air Show Mar. 17 and 18 The 8th annual Jasper Air Show will be held Mar. 17 and 18 at the Jasper County Bell Field Airport, located just west of Jasper on US Highway 190. Gates will open on both days at 9 a.m. and the show will begin at noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Debbie Foster at 384-2626 or visit www.jasperairshow.net.

Deaf Action Center sponsors meeting Mar. 28 The Jasper Newton County Public Health District office at 139 W. Lamar St. in Jasper will be the site of a public meeting sponsored by the Deaf Action Center of Longview on Wednesday, Mar. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone with a disability that has difficulty operating a telephone is encouraged to attend the meeting and apply for a free telephone. For more information, contact the Deaf Action Center at 903-553-9655.

Buna Lions Club will meet Monday Buna Lions Club members will meet Monday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. at the community center on Rodeo Road.

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WINNING THE TITLE of Miss Buna 2012 was Kayla Wagstaff, center, while Jessi Clark, right, was named first runner up, and Erika “Jade” Hunt, left, was second runner up in Saturday’s pageant at the high school Activity Center.

Local churches to participate in “On Mission Celebration”

By Amber Hawk Beacon Editor Over 40 Southern Baptist Churches in our area will host an “On Mission Celebration” during the week of March 17-21 where missionaries from all over the world will come and speak about the work they have been doing.

The celebration will kick off this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Buna at 3 p.m. with a “Meet the Missionaries” rally and message by Dr. Gordon Fort, Vice-President of the International Mission Board.

Each church will host a different missionary for their Sunday services as well as for the evenings of Monday through Wednesday.

“It is the desire of each church involved that this event will heighten the awareness of what God is doing around the world, to celebrate God’s work, anticipate our role in God’s mission, and show appreciation and love to these servants who will be visiting,” said Dr. Jerry Redkey, Director of Missions of the Sabine Neches Baptist Area.

Each church will host missionaries who work in foreign countries, across the United States, and within the state of Texas.

Some of the missionaries speaking include Richard Blount of Thailand, Bill and Carol Bowers of South Africa, Jeff and Rebecca Epley of South Asia, Larry and Trish Erwin of West Africa, Ron

and Janice Jackson of California, and John and Lucy Long of Belgium.

The SNBA consists of three different church associations: Emmanuel, Sabine Valley, and New Bethel.

Buna churches participating are Central, First, Genesis, and New Cherry Grove. Central Evadale will also host missionaries.

Kirbyville churches participating are Central, First, and Roganville. Call Junction Baptist will also host missionaries.

Other churches participating from the Emmanuel Association are Emmanuel, Honey Island, Faith Family Ministries, First China, First Lumberton, First Nome, First Silsbee, Good Shepherd Silsbee, Pinecrest Silsbee, Pine Ridge Sour Lake, and Wildwood Silsbee.

Other churches participating from the Sabine Valley Association are Burkeville, Fairdale Hemphill, Emmanuel Burkeville, First Hemphill, First Jasper, First Newton, Hillcrest Jasper, Long Pines, Mision Bautista Jasper, Rayburn, Rayburn Parkway Bronson, Tanglewood, Six Mile Hemphill, and Trinity Jasper Churches participating from the New Bethel Association are Bethel Warren, Caney Creek Chester, Dogwood Hills Woodville, Calvary Woodville,

BUNA ISD HAD a special parent meeting recently to allow Dr. Eric Cupp to speak on preventing on campus bullying.

“To all three groups, he told up that morning, he knew what the story of Martin Luther King, kind of man he wanted to be, and Jr.who had someone spit in his he wasn’t going to let any man face while marching down the make him change.” street,” said Julie Motomura, Cupp encouraged and chalBuna Elementary School Coun- lenged elementary students to selor. “Dr. Cupp said that every- have that same attitude, knowing one waited for him to respond in who you are and sticking to it. an unkind or mean way, and he Statistics show that bullies are didn’t. When asked why he more likely to have a criminal didn’t do anything, Martin Luther See Bullying... Page 2A King, Jr. said that when he woke

Crowds groove to fun of 40th Redbud Festival Rain clouds didn’t keep hundreds of area residents from lining Buna’s main street and packing the school grounds as the Redbud Festival celebrated its 40th birthday with a salute to the 1970s.

Clouds offered coverage and a few sprinkles, but attendees of all ages were still able to enjoy Saturday’s events.

Crowds lined both sides of Hwy. 62 for the parade led by Gene and Donna Hawthorne, with pageant entrants, civic organizations, Rod Run cars and churches joining the fun.

Saturday’s parade had one of the largest number of entrants in the last few years, with floats for the Redbud royalty as well as Miss Buna 2011 and all the 2012 contestants.

The sheriff’s department color guard and the Buna Volunteer Fire Department led the way.

With over 70 types of entries, the parade was a wide ranging palette, with plenty of colors on floats, cars and shirts, along with a walk down memory lane.

Miss Buna Contestant Hannah Walters won the Sweepstakes award with her peace, love, and Redbud tribute, complete with a smiley face and go-go boots.

The Buna Women’s Civic Club won first place with their peace sign float which included hippie, war, and go-go actors.

Redbud King and Queen 2012 Mike and Juanita Husbands won second place with their “Happy Days” float which showed off a jukebox and records.

Finishing out the awards was Miss Buna Contestant Jessi Clark and her disco party float which included instructions to “do the hustle” and a hanging disco ball.

Friday night Wagner’s Carnival was running, but the Redbud

Rodeo was postponed until this coming Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17.

All the action begins at 8 p.m., and it is sure to keep everyone in the Bridle Club arena satisfied.

On Saturday, the carnival games, face painting booths, and bungee jumping zones kept children busy on the school grounds, and a few people took a break from the rain inside the high school weight room foyer, where they could also enjoy the elementary art contest winners.

As the day went on, attendees flocked to the Rod Run’s display of muscle and classic cars, with a few motorcycles, on the junior high grounds, along with the carnival and food and crafts vendors on the school grounds.

There were also the musical stylings of the Honey Island and Bretton Lowe bands to keep the crowds entertained throughout the afternoon.

The arrival of evening meant the 55th annual Miss Buna pageant was underway, as Kayla Wagstaff, daughter of Randy and Katy Wagstaff, was named 2012 Miss Buna and Most Photogenic.

Jessi Clark, daughter of Joel and Jo Della Clark, was named first runner up and Miss Congeniality. Erika “Jade” Hunt, daughter of Eric and Kelly Hunt, was named second runner up.

Also Saturday night, Lainey Wilkerson, daughter of Justin and Jami Wilkerson, was named 2012 Little Miss Fireman.

Brynli Raine Duhon, daughter of Amity Reeves and Bryan Duhon, placed first runner up.

Lily Ovell Powell, daughter of Trent and Lisa Powell, was named second runner up.

Kenedi Boutin, daughter of Keith and Kim Boutin, was named Most Photogenic.

Jasper County Grand Jury hands out 10 indictments

By Amber Hawk Beacon Editor Last Tuesday, Mar. 6, the Jasper County Grand Jury met and handed out 10 indictments to individuals accused of committing felony crimes within the county.

Four of the ten indictments are still sealed, which means that the people have not been arrested yet.

Jacob Matthew Dunn was indicted on an alleged March 2011 theft incident. John Henry Johnson was indicted on an alleged December 2011 burglary See Churches... Page 3A of a habitation incident.

Justin Hal McSpadden was indicted on an alleged September 2011 theft incident. Curtis Darrell Tubbs was indicted on alleged December 2011 unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and burglary of a habitation incidents.

Derek Jon Ferguson was indicted on an alleged April 2009 sexual assault incident. Darrick Dejuan Traylor was indicted on an alleged October 2010 burglary of a habitation incident.

A grand jury indictment is not an indication of guilt or innocence but simply means the jurors felt enough evidence existed to merit a trial.

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Bullying From page 1A record by the time they reach 24 years old, more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs than any other group, more often receive welfare because they cannot hold a job, and are more likely to divorce for the lack of forming healthy relationships.

“One of the most valuable pieces of information he gave us was when he defined bullying as something that happens more than one time,” said Motomura.

“There is unacceptable, mean behavior that goes on everywhere daily, but just because it’s hurtful doesn’t make it bullying.”

“I think the information Dr.

Cupp presented was timely and important.”

By defining bullying, clarifying misconceptions, and raising community awareness, Buna ISD has taken another step in reducing bullying amongst students while attending school.

“The district received many thank yous for addressing the challenge of preventing bullying in our schools,” said Perez. “On behalf of Buna ISD, thank you to everyone who is helping our schools be a safe and learning place for our students. Student safety and well-being is very important to us.”

SETX All-Star basketball games set for April 14 The Evadale Catfish Festival has held the SETX All-Star Basketball games as a part of the festival for many years, however, this year due to the early date of the festival the decision was made to postpone the event until after basketball season was over for all the area teams.

The new date for the games is Saturday, April 14.

The format of the games is girls from 3A-5A teams will play at 3 p.m. followed by 3A-5A boys at 4:30.

The private to 2A girls will tip off at 6 p.m. with the private to 2A boys playing at 7:30.

If there are not enough girls nominated and willing to play, the only difference will be that all girls will play at 6 p.m.

The tickets for the games are $5 for adults with kids 12 and under paying $3. The money will be put into the Catfish Festival King and Queen Scholarship Fund.

If the games can raise over $500 then the Catfish Festival will be able to award four $1,000 scholarships at graduation.

If coaches need additional information about nominating seniors to play in the games, they can call 409 466-2641 for additional information.

WINNERS IN THE 2012 Little Miss Fireman pageant held Saturday were, left to right, Most Photogenic Kenedi Boutin, first runner up Brynli Duhon, Little Miss Fireman Lainey Wilkerson, and second runner up Lily Powell.

Fire department honored, ladies celebrated at pageant The Buna Volunteer Fire Department sponsored the 55th annual Miss Buna pageant Saturday at the Buna High School activity center, as Buna resident Kayla Wagstaff was named 2012 Miss Buna and Lainey Wilkerson was named 2012 Little Miss Fireman.

Wagstaff was crowned by Miss Buna 2011 Haylee Whitehead and will be presented with the Raymond Doyle Walters Memorial Miss Buna Scholarship.This year’s pageant featured 12 Miss Buna contestants, all students at Buna High School.

Wagstaff, daughter of Randy and Katy Wagstaff, was named 2012 Miss Buna and Most Photogenic. Jessi Clark, daughter of Joel and Jo Della Clark, was

named first runner up and Miss Congeniality. Erika “Jade” Hunt, daughter of Eric and Kelly Hunt, was named second runner up.

The contestants were judged earlier in the day in the Redbud Festival parade.

Hannah Janette Walters, daughter of Todd and Jerilyn Walters, won the Redbud Festival parade overall sweepstakes award.

The ladies were interviewed during the Miss Buna tea and were judged at the pageant on sportswear and formal wear.

Laurie Smith, Miss Buna 1980, was the mistress of ceremonies for the pageant again this year.

She is the founder of In Need Christian Counseling and In Need Ministries, located in Lumberton.

She is a certified clinical chemical dependency counselor, a faith based clinical counselor, a certified restorative therapist and a licensed and ordained minister.

She is also a public speaker and enjoys going wherever God leads her to share her testimony.

Smith is a member of the Lumberton and Jasper Chamber of Commerce and is involved in many other volunteer organizations. The greatest joy in her life, other than her family, is helping and reaching people who are “In Need.”

Smith is married and has two sons, two adopted daughters and three adopted grand children. She and her family have made Lumberton their home for twenty plus years.

She has been a judge and emcee for many local and area pageants but says that she always looks forward to being back in her hometown.

During intermission times, the Buna Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were recognized and honored. Local talent was also on display during the entertainment session.

Along with the Miss Buna pageant, the Little Miss Fireman pageant, now celebrating 40 years, was also held.

Wilkerson, the 2012 Little Miss Fireman, is the daughter of Justin and Jami Wilkerson. Brynli Raine Duhon, daughter of Amity Reeves and Bryan Duhon, placed first runner up.

Lily Ovell Powell, daughter of Trent and Lisa Powell, was named second runner up. Kenedi Boutin, daughter of Keith and Kim Boutin, was named Most Photogenic.

Time to begin work on Texas State-Fish art Student artists across Texas in grades K—12 take notice. It’s time to start preparing your entries for the 2012 Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest.

The contest is open to all students in public, private or home schools. Entry deadline is March 31 each year.

Major changes in the contest for 2012 include: change in the permissible size of artwork to include works 8.5 inches by 11 inches or 9 inches by 12 inches; creation of a K—3 grade level division for artwork only; addition of a national prize for best essays in grade level divisions 4—6, 7—9 and 10—12; and a new category with one national winner for best artwork and essay about an invasive species.

Contest rules, guidelines, entry information and details of the contest changes can be found at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishart.

The top three Texas entries in each grade level win cash prizes.

First place in grades 10—12 wins $1,000; second place $750; third place $500. Prizes in the 4— 6 and 7—9 grade levels are $100 for first; $75 for second; $50 for third.

One outstanding piece of artwork each year is selected for the Art of Conservation Award, and a commemorative stamp featuring the artwork is produced for sale. Proceeds from sales of the stamp are used to fund conservation projects.

Educators who wish to have their students enter the contest can download the free “StateFish Art Contest Lesson Plan” at www.statefishart.com. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes lessons and activities, a species identification section profiling each state fish, a glossary and student worksheets.

Annual Jasper Air Show this weekend Plans are underway for the Annual 8th Jasper Air Show to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 17th and 18th at the Jasper County Bell Field Airport.

Celebrating its 40 years of American Military Aviation preservation, the vintage B-17 World War Two Bomber, The Texas Raiders, will be performing at the Jasper Air Show. After nearly eight years of extensive restoration this aircraft has flown in air shows throughout the central Midwestern United States, conducted sports-even flyovers and reunited remaining World War II veterans with their link to the aircraft flown in the European and Pacific theaters of this historic period.

To date there are just nine remaining flyable B-17s left in the United States. You can experience a walk-through tour for $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for WWII Veterans.

This year, flights will be available for $425 per person and $625 for a guaranteed seat in the nose of the plane. Rides will be on Friday at 5 p.m. or on Saturday between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m.

Donations are tax-deductible. For flight reservation or info call 817304-0393 or go to gulfcoastwing.org.

New to the show this year will be Jason Newburg flying a Pitts SIC, called the “Viper”, who is an extreme aerobatic pilot who loves to share his high energy performance with air show audiences.

Clint Davis, also new to the show will be flying the CAF Corsair acrobatically. A T-34 formation team called the “Texas Twisters” will show off their skills by flying in formation.

Also coming back to the show is John McGillis in his acrobatic “Extra 300L”, Stan Musik performing in his T-6 and a Stearman and Stu McCurdy’s R.V. Falcon team that will also demonstrate formation flying.

Billy Parker will fly the “Zero”

plane and a CAF PT-19 will also be in the show.

The Texas Heat Wave out of Dallas and the Jasper Aeromodelers will fly radio remote controlled aircraft. Soaring through the clouds, the Remax Skydiving Team is a showstopping start that leaves crowds wide-eyed and breathless.

The jump team will “officially” open the air show with an artistic multi-jumper parachute leap over the airfield. The team is lead by Skydiving Veteran Al Saylor.

Static display will include Swamp Smith, DeRidder, Louisina, L-19 and two Stearmans, along with many more planes.

As always, lots of fun things for the kids, a bouncy by the Space Walk of Jasper, and free airplane rides for children, 8-17 years of age provided by the EAA Chapter Young Eagles program from Leesville, La. These rides will be flown before and after the air show. So come early.

Delicious food will be served from pork-a-bob’s, funnel cakes, bar-b-que, and lots of cold drinks.

The air show gates will open on both days at 9 a.m., and the show will begin at noon on Sat. and on 1 p.m. on Sun. for the church crowd.

Admission is $10 for 13 and up, $5 ages 7 through 12, and children under 6 free.

Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, and other items for comfort. Due to regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration, no one will be allowed to enter with ice chest, bags or back packs.

No dogs or other animals will be permitted.

The Jasper County Bell Field Airport is located just west of Jasper on US Highway 190. For addition information call Debbie Foster at KJAS Radio, 409-3842626 or email, sales@kjas.com or go to www.jasperairshow.net.

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Area residents called for county jury duty

PRESCHOOLERS ENJOYED HEARING a story about cowboys and cowgirls as well as doing a craft at last week’s preschool storytime at the Buna Public Library. There will be no storytime this week because of spring break.

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From page 1A First Colmesneil, First Doucette, First Spurger, First Warren, First Woodville, Grace Colmesneil, Hillister, and Mt. Carmel Colemsneil.

Contact your local church for specific times and information on missionary speaking times.

Jasper County Arrest Report The following persons were charged but not convicted of crimes listed. Sheriff Mitchel Newman provides this information under the Texas Open Records Act, article 62552-17A. Mar. 2, 2012: Deshalla Lenor Levias, 3/25/87, public intoxication, disorderly conduct (nonspecific), $500 bond(x2); Awanda Hughey, 2/21/73, driving while license invalid, $500 bond, failure to appear, disorderly conduct (fighting), $200 bond(x2); Larretria Janae Zetar, 10/8/91, poss cs pg 1>=4g<200g, $2,500 bond; Joseph Kain Marshall, 1/20/95, assault causes bodily inj, $2,500 bond; Damon Mitchell Odom, 9/ 7/71, driving while intoxicated 2nd, $2,500 bond; Grekeshia Hughey, 8/2/83, driving while intoxicated, $1,000 bond; Curtis Dwayne Fletcher, 8/24/82, theft prop<$50 w/prev convic, $1,500 bond.

Mar. 3, 2012: Bobby J. Denny, 3/12/62, theft prop>=$1,500<$20k, $10,000 bond; Cody Allen Brown, 8/29/86, evading arrest detention, $1,500 bond; Charles Lamario Myers, 10/11/89, driving while lic invalid w/prev conv or susp, $1,500 bond; Karley Leann James, 2/11/93, minor consuming alcoholic beverage, public intoxication, $500 bond(x2); Nathan Paul Johnston, 3/26/75, driving while intoxicated 3rd or more, $25,000 bond; Jeremiah David Clines, 2/ 21/93, motion to adjudicate guilt, burglary of building, bond not set(x2).

Mar. 4, 2012: Brian Leon Simmons, 8/30/87, resist arrest search or transp, $4,000 bond; Dwayne Lee Davis, Sr., 4/19/71, evading arrest det w/veh w/prior, $20,000 bond, driving while intoxicated, $1,500 bond; Christina Wright, 4/14/73, driving while intoxicated w/child under 15yoa, abandon/endanger child crim negligence, $10,000 bond(x2), unlawful carrying weapon, $1,500 bond; Vernon Jean Myers, 1/20/ 70, driving while intoxicated, $1,500 bond; Erica Janell Miller, 9/20/77, failed to maintain financial responsibility, failure to appear, bond not set(x2); Travis Gene Lewis, 10/23/87, theft>=$20<$500, $1,500 bond.

Mar. 5, 2012: Christopher

Ryan Treece, 6/19/90, theft>=$20<$500, fail to identify giving false/fictitious info, $2,500 bond(x2); Lana Marguerite Lanier, 10/19/65, theft prop>=$50<$500, $1,500 bond; Delores Lee Ann Whaley, 5/29/80, motion to adjudicate guilt, no bond; Diego Balerio, 2/8/95, capias profine/fail to attend school, bond not set; Aisha C. White, 7/10/77, speeding (exceed prima facie limit) 79mph/60mph, bond not set, forgery financial instrument(x2), $5,000 bond(x2); Christopher Lee Hadnot, 12/25/61, public intoxication w/3 prior convictions, $2,000 bond.

Mar. 6, 2012: Manny Alexander Jimenez, 9/27/74, public intoxication, violate promise to appear/capias pro fine, disregard red light or stop sign/capias pro fine, bond not set(x3); William Ernest Marshall, 12/5/73, motion to revoke probation, $7,500 bond, credit card or debit card abuse elderly, $10,000 bond, theft prop>=$500<$1,500, $750 bond; Marshall Carnell Ebarb, 12/8/84, poss cs pg2<1g, $5,000 bond; Alexis Joyce Vidrine, 7/8/82, poss cs pg2<1g, $5,000 bond.

Mar. 7, 2012: Joel Anthony Shelton, 9/11/82, poss cs pg3<28g, viol protect order bias/prejudice, $5,000 bond(x2); Matthew Tyler Thrasher, 11/17/83, motion to revoke probation, $7,500 bond; William Clyde Michka, 10/15/63, agg asslt w/deadly weapon/alias capias, no bond; Eric Lashawn Spikes, 9/6/83, bench warrantdistrict court, bond not set, motion to revoke probation/burg of veh, $20,000 bond, speeding (exceed prima facie limit), $344 fine, expired driver’s license, $159 fine; Brooke Ashleigh Kleinfeter, 3/24/87, order of commitment; Ernest Gilbert Smith, Jr., 8/14/66, terroristic threat of family/household, $2,000 bond; Joshua David Webb, 10/23/80, parole violation, bond not set; Christopher Glen Stimits, 12/11/85, viol bond/ protective order, $4,000 bond.

Mar. 8, 2012: Charles Robert Boyd, 3/28/91, motion to revoke probation, no bond; Kimberly Renae Stanley, 7/15/73, hinder apprehension or prosecution known felon, $5,000 bond.

Briefs From page 1A South Jasper County WSC to meet Monday Directors of the South Jasper County Water Supply Corporation will meet Monday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. at the office on CR 784.

Buna 4-H will meet Monday Buna 4-H members will meet Monday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Whitehead building on US 96. For more information, call Kristin Franz at 782-5168.

Evadale Lodge will meet Mar. 20 The Masonic Lodge in Evadale will meet Tuesday, Mar. 20 at 7 p.m.

All visiting brethren are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.

Red Hat Ladies to meet Mar. 22 The Red Hat Ladies will meet Thursday, Mar. 22 at 6 p.m. at Joe’s Pizza and Pasta on Hwy. 96 in Buna.

Jasper County District Clerk, Kathy Kent, lists prospective jurors summoned for jury duty on March 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the Jasper County Courthouse, Jasper, Texas: Buna residents summoned to serve include Ricky Alexander, Gary Baker, Micah Begnaud, Chad Bennett, Whitney Berry, William Bond, Timothy Branch, Don Brooks, Megan Caillier, Kristy Coffman, Dawnna Cox, Ella Crane, Paul Davis, Rustie Delome, Connie Emmons, Tricia Eppes, Leonard Estes, Dustin Everett, Jimmy Gran, Rebecca Gray, Joe Grey, Colinda Hamilton, Michael Harris, Lisa Haynes, Brandon Hillin, Luther Holmes.

Also summoned from Buna are Marvin Ingram, Judy Jones, Martha Jones, Samuel Jones, Mary Jordan, Sierra Kondos, Thomas Lawson, Emily Lynch, Brenda Mancil, Delbert Matthews, Michael McQuerry, Chris Murphy, and Robert Musgrove, Rhonda Nequent, Alyssa Pearcy, Larry Pedigo, Lisa Richardson, Christopher Smith, George Smith, Robin Stewart, Jeffrey Tomlin, Michael Tschiedel, Joshua Tucker, Raymond Vanslyke, Shelley Waldrup, and Joshua Wilkinson.

Evadale residents called to

serve include Sheila Andrews, Mary Deloach, Waylon Eaves, Paul Goins, Jay Hare, Lynn Langston, Jean Sherman, Chelsye Slaydon, and Kayla Whiting.

Call residents summoned to serve include Sam Allen, Wanda Davis, Jerrod Gill, Deborah Lackey, and Misty Sharp.

Kirbyville residents called to serve on March 19 include the following: Keith Adams, Charlette Alfred, Jackie Allen, Anthony Armstrong, Janice Barnard, Logan Bays, Whitney Berry, Dianna Caston, Dixie Cooper, John Cunningham, David Davis, Lacie Downing, Christopher Elser, Wesley Evans, Charlotte Finch, Katherine Foote, Gary Gooch, Richard Grissom, Melinda Head, Melissa Hemphill, Rolanda Jackson, Mariah Jones.

Also summoned from Kirbyville are Shane Kibodeaux, Charles Kirk, Crystal Lewis, Lenetia Martin, Carole McCoy, Todd Merka, Henry Miller, Juanita Mobley, and Zachary Morgan, David Orgeron, Jessica Rashall, Stephanie Redd, Eric Sharp, Bonita Smith, Brandon Smith, Kandice Smith, Jeff Terry, Peggy Wade, Matthew Weaver, Morgan West, Dustin White, Kenneth Wilson, Becky Young, and Kurt Ziegler.

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The Whole Truth

ARE YOU IGNORANT ABOUT THE DEAD? The apostle Paul says, “we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13.

Therefore the scriptures tell us all we need to know concerning death and the dead. Some are of the opinion that life here on earth is all that there is of life, and that there is nothing beyond the grave. Jesus answered those who held this opinion, the Sadducees. He says, that “God is the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?” that “God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

Matthew 22:32. Some have come to the conclusion that since the dead have fallen “asleep,” that in “sleep,” they are unconscious and know nothing. But in Jesus’ description of the rich man, and the rich man states that he has five brothers still living on earth, that he would like to be warned “lest they come into this place of torment.” Luke BUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten students en16:19-28. So they existed and are conscious after physical death. And joyed learning about cowboys and cowgirls last week. so will we.

It is often said after the death of someone, who has suffered considerably though his terminal illness, that he is now better off.

That is not always true, unless he has been pleasing to God during his lifetime here on earth. There is “comfort” for the good, but “torment” for the bad. Luke 16:23 & 25. But the existence in “Hades” (wrongfully translated as “hell” in the King James Version) will end, “for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.” John 5:28-29. When that happens, the good shall “be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

BUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students were thrilled to meet Northwest Buna Church of Christ, (409)658-7578 a real life rodeo clown last week as they geared up for the annual Redbud rodeo. Due to the weather, the rodeo has been postponed to this Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17 at 9 p.m. at the Buna Bridle Club arena on Rodeo Road.

MEMBERS FROM THE First Assembly of God Church in Buna held the free annual Red Beans and Rice Feast this past Friday at the Buna Volunteer Fire Department Hall.

Obituaries Mary Angeline Alston Mary Angeline “Angie” Alston died Mar. 6 at her home in Buna, Texas.

Funeral services were held Mar. 10 at 10 a.m. at R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following at Davis Cemetery in Kirbyville.

Survivors include Thomas Alston (Brenda) of Buna, Mary Elliott (David Dans) of Buna, Luther Alston (Kay) of Buna, Larry Alston (Charlotte) of Buna, Linda Hill (Jim) of Soddy-Daisy, TN, Danetta Alston of Vidor, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.

Being one of 13 children meant there’s a whole host of extended

family who are not mentioned above.

She was known as “ Mama,” “ Mamaw,” “ Granny,” “ Aunt Angie,”” Miss Mary,” “ Mary,” “ Angie,” “ Mrs. Alston,” “ Miss Angie,”and “Queenie” or “ Miss Queenie.”

She touched a lot of lives in a way that most people only hope to do and she did it with such grace and kindness.

I believe she is the epitome of what King Lemuel’s mother taught him about the woman who fears the Lord.

She is and has been all those things described in that last chapter of Proverbs.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed.”

She will be sorely missed.

Church Bulletin On Mission Celebration Mar. 17-21 On Mission Celebration will be held Mar. 17-21 at local churches.

Each evening will include an opportunity to meet missionaries who are sharing the love of Christ around the globe. For more details, see the article in this week’s Buna Beacon.

Irish Potato Feast at First United Methodist The First United Methodist Church in Buna will host their annual Irish potato feast on Sunday, Mar. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the MAC building. Potatoes with toppings, dessert, and drinks will be served for $8 individuals and $25 for families of five or more. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship. Contact the church office at 994-3232 by Friday, Mar. 16 for reservations.

Concert at Friendship Baptist this Sunday night

Local Church Directory

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Calvin L. Harris • 994-3552

Church of God in Christ Supt. Curtis Jones • 994-3603

Buna’s Bread of Life Church Pastor Byron Johnson

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bishop Dudley Harrison 994-4339

Buna Cowboy Church Pastor Joedy Burnett 454-8775

Faith Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Gene Maddox 382-2784

Friendship Baptist Church Pastor Paul Swearingen 994-3273

New Beginnings Assembly of God Pastor Jeff Gravis • 276-2005

Genesis Baptist Church Rev. Robert E. Carter 994-4012

New Cherry Grove Baptist Church Pastor Doug McWhirter

Gist United Pentecostal Church Rev. Bert Arnold 221-5162 Grace Fellowship Church Pastor Rick Tallent • 670-3656

Buna United Pentecostal Church Rev. Richard Dykes 994-2501

Faith Outreach Church of God Rev. Reginald Brandenburg 994-5897

Grace Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Mike Ivey

Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Evadale Pastor Steve McMullin

First Assembly of God Rev. Dennis Owens 994-2670

Greater Pine Valley Baptist Church Pastor E.E. Robinson 994-9801

Central Baptist Church Rev. Delbert Milstead 994-3641

First Baptist Church Rev. Paul Boughan 994-3517

Central Baptist Church, Evadale Rev. Roger Hoogterp 276-1700

First Baptist Church, Evadale Pastor Jimmy Williams 276-1907

Church of Christ Minister Gage Coldwater 994-2075

First United Methodist Church Rev. Bill Jobe 994-3232

Heart of Christ Bro. Robbie Ratliff 423-1419 Northend UPC Pastor Ralph Bertrand 299-0318 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 423-4928

Northview Baptist Church Pastor Joe E. Hinson 385-2744 Northwest Buna Church of Christ Evangelist Gary Scott 658-7578 Old Laurel Baptist Church Pastor Lee Everhart 994-3434 Parkwood Missionary Baptist Church Bro. Tim Rule, Pastor 994-2631 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Father Delphyn Meeks 994-3456 Trout Creek Baptist Church Pastor Randy Fults 423-5023

The following are proud sponsors of this church directory and urge you and your family to attend your chosen house of worship this Sunday!

Rob Morris and Pam Morris Bridges will be in concert on Sunday, Mar. 18 at 6 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Buna.

Rob and Pam are the children of Buna residents Buddy and Flo Morris. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert. For more information, call 994-3273.

Friendship Baptist 20th anniversary Mar. 25 Friendship Baptist Church in Buna will celebrate 20 years during their 11 a.m. worship service with special guest speaker, Bro. B.C. McCoy, Friendship’s first pastor Bro. Bernard Stott, and music by Jimmy Seaman. Church members will provide a time of fellowship and a meal following the morning worship service. For more information, call the church office at 994-3273.

North Orange Baptist to present Easter pageant North Orange Baptist Church will present an Easter pageant titled “Sketches of the Cross” on Palm Sunday, Apr. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the church website at www.nobcfamily.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

BUNA BEACON, PAGE 5A

THE 2012 REDBUD festival King and Queen, Mike and MISS BUNA CONTESTANT Jessi Clark won third place in THE BUNA WOMEN’S Civic Club won first place in the Red- Juanite Husbands, won second place in the Redbud Festi- the Redbud Festival parade float competition Saturday with bud Festival parade float competition on Saturday. val parade float competition on Saturday. her disco party float complete with a disco ball.

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Jasper County Junior Livestock Show and Sale The Jasper County Junior Livestock Foundation will hold their annual show and sale Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, at the Junior Livestock Arena on CR 777 across from Bell Field Airport in Jasper.

I want to encourage everyone to come out and support our youth and the many parents and adults that are giving their time to this event.

These young people spend a lot of time working with and on their projects.

They use these projects to learn valuable skills and responsibility that gives them success now and later in life. It is important that we show our support to these future leaders in our community.

The auction, which begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, is how many of our 4-H and FFA students will begin their college scholarship funds. There are many opportunities to visit the projects as they get ready to go in the ring.

And when you work up an appetite you can enjoy a wonderful variety of concessions available both Friday and Saturday at the concession stand.

The committee chairs for the event are Buck Cole, steers;

Edddie Ray McCauley, swine; Jimmy Miller, lambs; Mike and Susan Harris, goats; Clint and Amy Dennis, broilers; Jody Warner, rabbits; Jaybo Jackson, breeding beef; Gary Midkiff and John VanDevender, scramble calves; and Ed Meyer and George Pyle, ag mechanics.

The schedule for Friday, Mar. 23 is: 7 to 8 a.m., rabbit & broiler check in; 8 to 9 a.m., market broiler judging and showmanship; 8 to10 a.m., market rabbit judging and showmanship and open breeding rabbit show; 9 to 11 a.m., swine check-in; 11 a.m. to noon, goat check-in; 1 to 3 p.m., market goat judging and showmanship; 5 to 8 p.m., steer checkin; 5 to 8 p.m., and market swine judging and showmanship.

The Saturday, Mar. 24 schedule is: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., lamb check-in; 9 to 10 a.m., market lamb judging and showmanship; 10:30 a.m.to noon, market steer judging and showmanship; noon to 1 p.m., open jr. breeding beef show; 1 to 1:30 p.m., scramble heifer show; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., ag mechanics project show; 3:30 p.m., clover kid show; 4:30 p.m., scholarship recipients and other announcements; and at 5 p.m. the livestock auction begins.

Clues deciphered as treasure pursued in Redbud Case #40

IN HONOR OF public school week, many Buna Elementary School students enjoyed their family members and friends visiting them on campus and having lunch together.

Rebels run away with Shark Relay trophy

By Scott Loar Beacon Correspondent The Evadale Rebels picked up right where they left the 2011 track season as the defending district track champions are now 2-0, winning the championship of both track meets they have participated in this year.

Last Thursday the Rebels out distanced their closest rival Sabine Pass by 148 points, 283 to 135.

Jacob Conner placed second in the 100 meter dash, Matthew Totten finished third and Matthew Myers was sixth.

Totten won the 200 meter dash with a time of 24.01, Myers was third and Kendall Phillips was fourth.

The Rebels swept the top three places in the 400 meter dash with Corey Stringer placing first with a time of 53.89, Hunter Etue was second and Phillips was third.

Phillips won the 800 meter run with a time of 2:15. 83. Ethan Frazier was fifth.

Brian Langley won the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 20:07, Sullivan Smith was second, Drew Herrington was fifth and Forrest Wright was sixth.

DESPITE THE CRAZY weather, the Redbud Rod Run, held Langley won the 300 meter on the Buna Junior High School campus, was still a hurdles with a time of 47.00, successSaturday and attracted a crowd to see the cars.

Frazier was third, and Smith

placed fifth.

The Rebels 4 by 100 meter telay won with a time of 45.44. The team includes Brandon Bruce, Kip Rawls, Jacob Conner and Matthew Totten.

The 4 by 200 meter relay team, consisting of Bruce, Rawls, Conner, and Deven Murphy, won with a time of 1:39.59.

The Rebels’ team of Bruce, Murphy, Stringer, and Etue swept the relays with a win in the 4 by 400 meter run with a time of 3:43.00.

In field events, Conner was first in the long jump going 21’2”, Myers was second and Bruce finished fifth.

Shane Rodermal won the shot put with a put of 41’4 ½”, Tristen Reeves was second and Brandon Midkiff was fourth.

Dustin Sirmons won the discus with a toss of 107’9”, Reeves finished third, and Midkiff placed fourth.

The Rebels took the top four places in the triple jump with Murphy winning with a jump of 40’ 6 ¾”, Conner placing second, Myers was third, Logan Hare was fourth and Rawls was sixth.

The Rebels swept the top three spots in the high jump with Rawls clearing 6’. Murphy was second, and Stringer was third.

Buna resident Caleb Tatom needed only three days to unravel the mystery of this year’s Redbud Treasure Hunt, but finding the winning prize was a bit of luck.

Caleb hunted for three days before finding the big prize underneath the leg of a picnic table at the Buna Volunteer Fire Department Pavilion behind the Redbud office.

“We searched the pavilion and were about to leave when I finally saw it,” said Caleb. “I had bent down to clean off my shoes, and then I saw the piece of paper sticking out from underneath the leg of the picnic table.”

Although the 11-year-old sleuth did most of the detective work on his own, he had a little extra help from his family members to find the ultimate stash.

“I begged all my family members to take me looking each day after school,” said Caleb.

In his second year to tackle the Treasure Hunt, Caleb was rewarded with a $100 Redbud Festival prize package that included carnival wrist bands and t-shirts.

Last year Caleb found the winning prize in a canon at the Buna Veteran’s Memorial Park.

In a unique coincidence, Caleb’s older brother, Colby, was the Treasure Hunt winner a few years ago after finding the winning prize at the storage buildings next to the old post office on Hwy. 62.

Caleb said this year’s clues were a little bit difficult.

The following clues were given out each morning.

Clue #1: Dude, the keys to the treasure won’t be found in someone’s crib or dig.

You will find it chillin’ in a public place.

Look high and look low, but if you can’t find it today, don’t get bummed out.

May the Force be with you!

Clue #2: On the way to the clue

BUNA RESIDENT CALEB Tatom figured ou the clues and solved the 2012 Redbud Treasure Hunt mystery. some homies pop a wheelie.

Others drive by when they are going to make groceries.

There are no pads on either side of the clue.

Do you think you know where it is?

Boogie on down and see if it’s true!

Clue #3: Be there or be square!

The clue will be found where some people feel the funk.

Others go here just to veg out.

It’s also the place to be for family reunions or community activities.

Look over and under, and you should find it hidden. Be the first one there to make sure you get the mulah!

“The last clue kind of got me,” said Caleb. “We first went to the Lion’s Hall and then to the pavilion at the school, but I knew I had it figured out when we got to the third stop,” The Redbud Treasure Hunt is sponsored by the Buna Chamber of Commerce Redbud Festival Committee and takes place the week before the festival every year.

Be sure to stop by the Redbud office next year to pick up your clues and give Caleb a run for his money!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

BUNA BEACON, PAGE 7A

Cougars start season with big wins in two games The Buna Cougars faced the Port Arthur Memorial Titans last Thursday, Mar. 8 during the Kirbyville tournament.

“This was the only game we ended up playing in the tournament as all the other ones got rained out,” said head coach Kevin Terrier. “I was thankful that we came out with a win.”

Ethan Franklin started the pitching out for the Cougars, walking the first two batters. The next batter hit a sacrifice fly which scored one run.

With the fourth batter up, Kolton Clark threw from third to Joseph Clark on second and Clark threw to Braidon Franklin at first, marking a Cougar double play and ending the top of the first inning, 0-1.

The bottom of the first saw three Cougars up and three Cougars down, bringing Ethan back up to pitch at the top.

Two quick strikeouts and a runner getting out at first brought the Cougars back up to bat.

The bottom of the second saw a quick Cougar out, but then Josh Kelly hit an infield single.

Justin Yoes was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.

A Cougar pop fly and strikeout ended the inning.

The top of the third, Ethan made the first two outs, and Askew made a catch for the third, leaving two Titans on base.

The bottom of the third brought up Kreston Richardson, and then Glenn Patrick was back around for the top of the Cougar lineup.

Patrick hit a single over short stop, putting him on first.

While Joseph was up to bat, Patrick stole second. Joseph laid down a bunt, allowing Patrick to round third and make it home for the first Cougar score.

Walden, the number three hitter, moved Joseph around.

Then, with another Cougar ground out, the inning was left tied, 1-1.

The top of the fourth saw a Titan strike out, a ground out to Kelly, and an infield fly caught by Kelly.

The bottom of the fourth saw a Cougar out and then Yoes walked. Askew hit a single between third and short.

Another Cougar strikeout brought up Richardson who hit an RBI single. Yoes came in to bring the score to 2-1.

Patrick stepped up to the plate

and hit a single up the right side, scoring Askew. Patrick stole second, but a Cougar strikeout left two stranded and the score 31.

The top of the fifth brought a pitching change for the Cougars, as the coaching staff put in Joseph. With a strikeout and runners on second a third, a short stop error put a score on the board for the Titans.

A pop fly came to the catcher in foul territory, ending the top of the fifth with runners left stranded in scoring position, 3-2.

The Cougar lineup brought outs from the number three and four batters, but Kelly stepped up and hit a double down the left foul line. Yoes came up next with an infield single.

While Askew was up to bat, Yoes stole second. Now with runners on second and third, Askew singled up the middle, scoring Kelly and Yoes.

The Cougars now led 5-2, and a Cougar ground out brought up the sixth inning.

A Buna error put a runner on base, and he later stole second.

The second batter came up swinging as well, but Askew tracked the center fly down and got the out.

The runner on second scored on another Cougar error, bringing the score to 5-3. An infield hit put runners on first and second, but a big strikeout closed out the top of the sixth.

The bottom of the sixth saw three Cougars up and three Cougars down, but thankfully the Cougars held their own in the top of the seventh leaving the final score at 5-3 in favor of the Cougars.

This was the second win for the Cougars as they had previously faced Hardin on Monday, Mar. 5 and also won, 7-4.

“We came from behind late in that game, but again we came out with the win,” said Terrier. “Now I’m just hoping we can keep up this streak when we face Warren.”

The Cougars will face host their first home game on Tuesday, Mar. 13 at home at 6:30 p.m. with Warren as their opponent.

The Cougars will then play in Kountze on Friday, Mar. 16 at 6:30 and will host Deweyville on Monday Mar. 19.

Come out and support your Cougars as they make a run for the playoffs yet again.

Buna powerlifting boys win second at regionals

THE 2012 BUNA varsity softball team is made up of players, back, left to right, Kaitlyn Midkiff, Madison Franklni, Suzanne Berry, Hailey Campbell, Bailey Campbell, Jaeci Dans, Raylie Richardson, and front, left to right, Keana Ratcliff-Hogan, Sarah Seaman, Jaelyn Heirtzler, Kendra Bean, Katie Welty, and Jessi Clark. The team is coached

by Jim Sherman, Kemee Allen, and Peggy Talmadge.

Lady Cougars fall to Hardin Lady Hornets The Buna High School varsity softball team has been knocked out of the playoffs the last three consecutive years by Hardin, and this season started out with the Lady Cougars falling again to the Lady Hornets.

“It was a really great game,” said head coach Jim Sherman.

“The girls played hard, but our pitching struggled a bit.”

The Lady Cougars started off the first inning with a 1-0 lead as Suzanne Berry started with a lead off triple. Kaitlynn Midkiff laid down a sacrifice bunt and brought her in.

Hardin went up with a 5-1 lead after the Lady Cougar pitching struggled a bit as Midkiff adjusted, but Jaelyn Heritzler came in and pitched the fourth through the sixth innings.

The Lady Cougars were tied, 55, with the Lady Hornets when a walk sealed the bases loaded.

Two hits were given up, and the final score was 7-5 in favor of the Lady Hornets.

“We had one error defensively, so that was good,” said Sherman. “But we just need to get our pitching in order. We gave up seven runs off 10 walks.”

Although it is spring break week, the Lady Cougars will be busy playing softball.

Last Friday’s game was rescheduled due to the weather, and the Lady Cougars will face Warren on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Before facing the Lady Warriors, the Lady Cougars will play Kountze on Tuesday at home.

The varsity team will begin at 5 p.m., and the junior varsity team will play at 6:30.

And on Monday, Mar. 12, the Lady Cougars played Deweyville at home.

Read next week’s Buna Beacon for the game details.

The Buna High School boys powerlifting team competed at the regional meet Mar. 3 in Anahuach and took home second place.

Dalton Ford was named a regional champion for the 242 pound weight class and set regional records across the board.

He had a 1625 total, squatting 640 pounds, benching 380 pounds, and dead lifting 605.

Taylor Kibodeaux was named a regional champion in the 132 pound weight class with a 960 pound total.

Kibodeaux squatted 400 pounds, benched 210, and dead

lifted 350.

Mason Burch took home third place in the 148 pound weight class with a 1065 total. He squatted 415 pounds, benched 210, and dead lifted 440.

Dillon Sharp placed third in the 275 pound weight class with a total of 1320 points.

Sharp squatted 540 pounds, benched 305, and dead lifted 475.

Garrett Jarrell placed fourth with a 1335 total, squatting 500 pounds, benching 305, and dead lifting 530.

Other regional qualifiers were Colton Mullins, Nick Rhame, Blaise Manak, and Ty Tamplin.

THE BUNA HIGH school boys powerlifters who qualified for the 2012 regional meet were, back, left to right, Carrett Jarren, Mason Burch, Blaise Manak, and Dillon Sharp, and front, left to right, Nick Rhame, Dalton Ford, Taylor Kibodeaux, Ty Tamplin, and Colton Mullins.

Lady Rebels finish up second at Shark Relays

By Scott Loar Beacon Correspondent The Evadale Lady Rebel track team finished second behind Hull-Daisetta in the Sabine Pass Shark Relays last Thursday. It marks the highest finish for the Lady Rebels in a couple of years.

Kourtlyn Christian placed fifth in the 100 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash with Kori Soginet finishing fifth and Megan Linch placing sixth.

Kendall Tousha finished second in the 400 meter dash. Nele Damm was fifth in the 800 meter run with Kennady Porter taking first in the 1600 meter run with a time of 6:26:34.

The 4 by 100 meter relay team made up of Tousha, Porter,

THE BUNA GIRLS powerlifting team is, back, left to right, Cory Harrison, Keana Hogan, Chelsea Cripps, Shelbea Permenter, Melanie Batchelor, and front, left to right, LoChristian and Linch took second gan Vaughn, Lily Bayer, Crystal Ballin, and Rachel Smith. place.

The 4 by 200 meter relay with Brittanie Curtis, Jamie Richardson, Linch and Wendy Williams was second.

Haleigh Oldbury took first in The Buna High School girls The Buna High School boys the long jump with a jump of golf team competed in the Ozen golf team competed in the Jasper 13’8”. Tousha finished third.

Sydney Stanton was third in tournament held at Bayou Din on High School tournament at Rayburn Country on Mar. 5. the shot put with Curtis taking Mar. 8.

Lauren Hale shot a 113, Keather Tanner Crumpton shot a 91, fourth and Destiny Deshotels Nichols shot a 121, and Tori Kreston Richardson shot a 96, placing sixth.

Stanton was fourth in the Kellum and Jodi Erickson each Lucas Sammon and Connor discus with Alayna Langston shot a 130. The Lady Cougar Dawson each shot a 105, and Colton Brown shot a 107. finishing up sixth. Soignet took team total was 494.

The girls will compete MonThe Cougar team total was 397. first in the triple jump going 29’2” The boys’ next tournament will and first in the high jump at 5”4”. day, Mar. 19 in the Little CypressOldbury was second in the Mauriceville tournament at Sun- be Mar. 29 at the Chambers triple jump with Heather Murphy set Grove followed by a Mar. 28 County course in the Anahuac tournament at Wildwood.

High School tournament. placing sixth.

Both Buna golf teams continue good season

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Court sets early voting dates, times, location

“Jumps-a-plenty” at BES Jump Rope for Heart event

By Tina Cooley Beacon Reporter From Feb. 13 through 16, students at Buna Elementary jumped rope in freestyle and in various competitions, all with the goal of fighting heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart event.

The students raised just under $2,600 for the American Heart Association, which funds research, programs and education to fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s number one and number three killers.

“Jump Rope for Heart went great this year,” said Traci Sherman, Jump Rope for Heart coordinator. “The kids ccould create their own page on the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart webpage and send emails asking friends

and family to contribute. Donors could then go directly to the student created page and make a donation. Of the total raised, $950 was raised online throught the American Heart Association webpage.”

In the spirit of competition, “jump-offs” were held and winners won prizes including American Heart Association bracelets and water bottles of their choice.

Jump Rope for Heart is a program that promotes physical activity through jumping rope.

It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

“Thank you to parents and community members for supporting our kids and the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart,” said Sherman.

BUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students were all about jumping during the Jump Rope for Heart program held recently held in conjuction with the American Heart Association’s annual event, and the students raised just under $2,600.

Spring break time flies when having fun

By Tina Cooley Beacon Reporter Students, teachers, and administrators mark their calendars early and begin to make plans in anticipation of the long-awaited annual spring break week.

While teachers and administrators are in the midst of training and test preparations for the StaRR testing that replaces TAKS, students are mentally and physically drained from the push to grasp concepts necessary to master testing.

That’s why a break is definitely needed. Unfortunately, the saying, “time flies when you are

having fun,” seems to also be true for spring break week. So how will local residents make every moment count?

Some Buna families will use the time to complete ‘to-do’ lists, take a family vacation, help others in need, or recharge their energy with an added dose of rest and relaxation.

When most people think of spring break in Southeast Texas, hitting the sand and surf often come to mind.

But for Buna High School senior Ronnie West, plans to “finish getting senior stuff together and then workout to get ready for the Marines,” are in the works.

West and other Buna High School seniors often have graduation related items on their ‘todo’ lists with the hope of marking some off during the break.

The great outdoors and the desire to soak up the sun calls many Buna residents to hit the lake or beach during their vacation.

For Buna resident Rhonda Green Banks, “lots of fishing” will hopefully be in the works for the week with a group of scouts.

Although weather predictions for the week aren’t favorable for outdoor activities, Banks is hopeful that the little boys will get to go.

Five young ladies from Buna are spending a portion of the break cheering at an international cheerleading competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. Chloe and Kate Baker, Dusti Boudreaux, Brooke Briseno, and Emma Palmer all cheered in the competition held Mar. 10-11.

For the Lambright family of Buna, the break created the perfect opportunity for a firsttime trip to Tennessee. And for Buna residents Tammy LeBlanc and daughter Sam, San Antonio was the destination of choice.

Some residents will use the time to take part in local efforts to minister and meet the needs of individuals and families in Buna.

“I’ll be working for the glory of God,” said Barb Cherry.

Mission Buna, sponsored by Central Baptist Church of Buna, is coordinating backyard Bible clubs in around the local community where Cherry along with numerous adult sponsors will help local youth teach Bible stories to children in Buna.

For others, spring break has a lot less to do with travel and a whole lot more to do with relaxation.

“Sometimes the best plans are no plans,” said Christal Huff. “I am taking a day of vacation to do whatever with my children, Emily and Wesley.”

With rain in the forecast and gas prices rising, ideas for spending your time may be limited to the confines of your home. Grab a couple of books or movies at the local public library, break out the board games, and have a game or movie night.

Whatever your calendar reflects for spring break plans, make certain to have fun and make the most of the opportunity!

The Jasper County Commissioners Court met in a regularly schedule session on Monday, Mar. 12.

County Clerk Debbie Newman addressed the Court with a request to set early voting dates, times and location for the upcoming 2012 Revised Primary and Runoff elections, now that the elections are now set.

The Court voted to authorize the new voting dates and locations, which will be soon be published by the County Clerk’s Office. The Court also voted to approve the Amended Primary Joint Resolution with the Democrat and Republican Parties, which had been signed in a previous Court by County Judge Mark Allen.

This amendment also reflects the revised voting dates.

The District Clerk Kathy Kent presented her monthly report of fines and fees to the Commissioners Court. Sheriff Mitchel Newman also presented his monthly jail report to the Court.

Both reports were approved and accepted.

The Court then voted to adopt a resolution designating March 2012 as Girls Scouts of America Awareness Month, joining com-

munities across the United States in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America.

The Court also voted to designate April 2012 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in an effort to promote motorcycle safety to preserve lives.

Commissioner Precinct 1 Charles Shofner Jr. addressed the Court with a request to appoint Charles Burke to the Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors. The Court voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Burke, who will be replacing the off-going board member Elbert Tschoete.

The Court then voted to authorize the American Cancer Society to utilize the Courthouse Square for the annual Relay for Life, currently scheduled for April 20. The Court voted to authorize them to utilize the Square for the overnight event, which promotes cancer awareness and raises funding for cancer prevention, research, treatment and education.

Finally, the Court voted to authorize the County Treasurer’s office to acquire a replacement copy machine from Better Business Machines of Nacogdoches.

Nichols announces run for Jasper County Sheriff Ralph Nichols announced earlier this month his intentions to run for the Jasper County Sheriff position in the 2012 primary.

Nichols has lived in Jasper County for 38 years and is currently Constable of Precinct 2.

He has been constable for 16 years, and his term will end Dec.31, 2012.

Nichols attended East Texas Police Academy at Kilgore College. He started out as a reserve deputy in 1992 under Sheriff Joe Folk.

Next, he served as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Roscoe Davis. Nichols has been a constable since 1995 when he was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Constable Ben King who resigned due to health problems.

Nichols has 20 years of experience as a Jasper County Law Enforcement Officer. He has 3,489 hours of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education approved training.

He is a 2008 graduate of The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College.

Nichols was awarded his Master Peace Officer Certificate in 2008.

He was Chief Deputy for

Nichols Mitchel Newman for three years and resigned as Chief Deputy on Friday Dec.16, 2011.

Nichols and his wife Sherry have been married 43 years. She is a retired teacher for Jasper.

They have two sons, and three grandsons.

He was precinct chairman of box 20 until he was appointed constable. He is a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran who received a Bronze Star Medal with V in 1971.

He is a member of the First United Methodist Church.

“I am seeking your vote,” he said. “My mission statement has always been to protect and serve the citizens of Jasper County with professionalism, integrity, equality, wisdom, accountability, and authority.”

Lady Rebels remain unbeaten in softball

By Scott Loar Beacon Correspondent The Evadale Lady Rebels softball team is 2-0 on the young season, and since district started with the first game they are at the top of the standings with no losses.

In fact, the Lady Rebels have only played two and a half innings in each of their first two games as they have mercy ruled their tow opponents. Their latest victim was the Lady Bobcats from Hull-Daisetta.

The Lady Rebel offense exploded for 24 runs in the bottom of the first inning and six runs in the second to top the Lady Bobcats 30 to 2 in three innings.

Kori Soignet went 3-for-3 at the plate with four RBIs and scored three runs. Three others were perfect from the plate: Britney Curtis, Camilla Howard and Wendy Williams.

Kat Reaves pitched for the victory in the games.

This week is spring break, but the Lady Rebels will not get much

time off as weather postponed a game Friday night.

The district schedule has to be followed, so the Lady Rebels hit the road this week.

Monday they were at West Hardin for a game scheduled to begin at noon. On Tuesday they traveled to Sabine Pass for a 12:30 p.m. game, and on Wednesday they head to Big Sandy for a double header with the first game beginning at 2 p.m.

Once this week is over, the district standings will clear up somewhat as all the teams will have the opportunity to make their way through the schedule the first time.

“We are still trying to get things figured out in our dugout, but we have been able to get on base and make things happen once we get aboard,” said head coach Robert Hollyfield. “We have a tough three day stretch this week and our pitching will have to hold up so we can remain at the top of the district standings.”

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GoldenBy Margaret HubHolmes Bowling Top scores for the week: Betty Chatagnie 202; Sharon Dryden 182; Judy Lemp 188; Betty Dohmann 181; Ruth Herrington 188; Linda Townsend 180; Peggy Whitehead 177; Nelda Herring 177; Avis Perello 190; Christine Holliday 177; Carolyn Pousson 151; and Molly Balla 165.

Team of the week: Belles 1902.

League standings as of Mar.

5: Dipsticks 32; Charlie’s Angels 29; Smoothie King #14 26; Edward Jones 25; Lucky Charms 25; Belles 23; Colton Construction 23; Serenity Salon 22; Community Bank 22; Pooh’s Pals 22; Compass Bank 20; Hatch’s Wreckers 18; Health Care Dynamics 17; Scaredy Cats 16; Pat’s Spirits 16; Richbourgs 15; Scatter Brains 14 ½; Ultra Con 14; Quilter’s Studio 13 ½.

Market Report Kirbyville Auction Barn Market Report Mar. 10, 2012 Total Head: 326 Bull Calves 0-299: $1.50 - $2.85 300-399: $1.35 - $2.30 400-499: $1.30 - $2.05 500 and up: $1.25 - $1.85 Heifer Calves 0-299: $1.45 - $2.85 300-399: $1.35 - $2.20 400-499: $1.25 - $1.93 500 and up: $1.25 - $1.75 Pregnant Cows: $720 - $1260

Cow/Calf Pairs: $385 - $1480 Slaughter Cows: $75 - $104 Bulls: $75 - $120 Hogs Boars: $15 - $25 Sows: $35 - $45 Tops: $48 - $55 Pigs: $20 - $42 Goats: $25 - $140 Horses: $150 - $385

Redbud Rodeo rescheduled for this weekend, Mar. 16-17

Due to the weather conditions, the Buna Bridle Club pushed back the Redbud Rodeo to this weekend, Mar. 16-17, and those who love the outdoors and live action thrills won’t want to miss out on the event.

The rodeo will kick off at the Bridle Club arena beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Although the weather halted the rodeo last weekend, the forecast looks clear for this one.

Events this year include open bulls, Junior bulls for 15 and under, bareback, tie-down, saddle bronc, open breakaway, Juniors breakaway for 15 and under, team roping, steer wrestling, and open barrels for Juniors 15 and under and Pee Wees 9 and under.

Friday night will primarily be preliminary events for Saturday night’s cash prize contest.

Showcasing the fun side of rodeo will be Mike “Scooter” Smith, an award winning rodeo clown whose acts include Cisco the Kid and the Purple Dinosaur.

This year’s event will also include a sheep and calf scramble

both nights, with each of the winners receiving a bike.

The sheep scramble is for boys and girls ages 6 and under, and the calf scramble is open to ages 12 and under.

Entrants can sign up the night of the rodeo for the scrambles.

The big rodeo will also include the fan favorite mutton’ bustin’ (sheep riding) for ages 5 and under.

The all-new competitive buffalo races are also on the schedule.

The buffalo races will start in the bucking chute, but rest assured there is absolutely no bucking in this event.

At the release of the gates, the race is on to see who can get the mammoth beast across the finish line Admission for each night of the rodeo is $7 for 13 years and up and $4 for 12 years and under.

Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Concessions will also be sold on the grounds.

For more information, contact Cindy Reynolds at 291-1640.

Hometown People

Grace Whitehead Birthdate: May 12, 1947.

Family members: Two daughters, Michelle Sullivan and Wendy Brown, and two granddaughters, Courtney and Danielle Sullivan.

First vehicle owned: 1961 Pontiac Ventura.

Favorite movie: Unstoppable.

Favorite movie: Gone With the Wind.

Favorite musician: Beatles.

Favorite hobby: Gardening.

Favorite type of food: Southern “soul” food.

What you watch on TV: Cops, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Blue Bloods.

Favorite childhood memory: Playing on the railroad tracks by my house.

Famous people I’d like to have at a dinner party: Navy Seal Team Six.

Scariest Moment: The first plane ride I took from Houston to South Carolina when joining the Marines.

Next on your ‘to do’ list: Ride in a helicopter.

Favorite thing about Buna: The people. It’s a good, small “home” town.

Additional information: I served in the Marines from 19671969. I went to boot camp in Paris Island, SC, schooling at MCRD in San Diego, CA, and was at the headquarters at Arlington, VA in communications. I’ve worked at Keeler’s in Buna for almost 12 years.

Happy Birthday March 14 LaVerne Anderson Seth Clark Dallas Fawn Freeman Justin Harris Allen Oliver Perry Parks Troy Stutes March 15 Jamie Fielder Annette Frazier Megan Ann Gilchriest Dru LeBlanc Murphy Perry Clyde Williams March 16 Gordon Fales Frederick Maze Aric Robinson Linda Sitton March 17 Terry Breaux Dylan Conner Wanice Farr Destanie Monson Jeremy Smith Gayla Walker March 18 Chris Flanagan Charles Flowers, Jr. Ashley McAuliffe Scottie Stephens Chuck Turner March 19 JoNell Knight Julie Luckey March 20 Edward Anderson Laura Lynch Barbre Bubba Kaine, Jr. Patricia McCain Peggy Perry Stephanie Polan Matt Turner

BJHS One Act Play earns five All-Star commendations The Buna Junior High One Act lawyer has a surprise for the girls Play cast and crew brought home five All-Star medals following their performance at the district competition held at East Chambers on Feb. 29.

The play, “Dear Papa,” was written in 1974 and tells the story of John Peter Trimble, a prominent citizen who died. Trimble’s three daughters, Esther, Emmaline, and Edna, make their way into the office of a young lawyer, Alan Harper.

Each of the Trimble’s girls has their own ideas of who their Papa was,and each feels they are solely entitled to his estate. The

that initially comes as a shock. In the end, the darkness passes and light sheds truth.

Buna Junior High School cast members were Kobe Terrier, Laiken McGallion, Madison Caillier, Courtney Smith, and Lauren Ward.

Crew members were Karson Childress, Carley West, and Morgan Lambright.

West was named All-Star Crew.

Terrier, McGallion, Caillier, and Ward were named All-Star Cast.

The One Act Play director was Arleen Broughton.

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Magnolia Fest sets date for April 20-21 weekend

LITTLE MISS FIREMAN 2012 Lainey Wilkerson enjoyed the Redbud Festival carnival games Saturday afternoon before getting ready for the pageant held that evening.

Gladys City seeks players for 1890s exhibition baseball game

Harris - Winchester wedding announced

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown, on the Lamar University campus, is seeking area athletes who would like to “step back in time” to play in a 1890s exhibition baseball game in May. Anyone interested in participating should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gladys City Visitors Center, Caroline Room to learn more.

The exhibition game will be the afternoon highlight of the museum’s upcoming May 12 event: The Boomtown Ruckus.

Volunteer players will need to be available for several practice sessions in April to learn the

1890s baseball rules and receive information about equipment and period costumes for the game.

Other volunteer opportunities for the Boomtown Ruckus include assisting with activities, helping with event setup and takedown, answering visitor questions, and greeting visitors in the museum gift shop. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to attend the Mar. 20 meeting.

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown is located on Hwy. 69 at University Drive in Beaumont.

Plenty of free parking is available.

For more information, please call (409) 880-1762 or contact the museum at info@gladyscity.org.

degree in biology. Ryan is currently employed with MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont.

Ryan and Amanda wed on March 9, 2012.

The wedding ceremony and reception was held at MCM Elegante Ballroom in Beaumont, Texas.

Following the ceremony, the

By Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman couple honeymooned in Cabo San Lake Patrol begins on Mar. 16 you know it.

Lucas, Mexico and will make their The rain sure has helped our and ends in October. We have a home in Beaumont. contract with the Corps of lake levels and the fishermen tell Engineers to patrol the lake on me the fish are biting. It’s also Friday and Saturday nights and time to start planting our garsome holidays. Having two extra dens.

Texas Comptroller Susan Texas economy and it is the patrol officers out to help us if we Now, we have an extra hour of Combs has announced the launch purpose of this website to turn have any trouble on either of the daylight in the evening to get of a new, online resource for that information over to empower lakes where the population can that done.

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The new website, The Texas climate, access to vital economic are going on means a lot to us. anything out of the ordinary.

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Also, driving by houses, pointThe Texas Economy features ing permits and more; view ing a gun, even if it is a paintball state revenue and spending data, employment growth by industry; gun, could be misconstrued and more than a dozen economic delve deeper into public educa- serious consequences could reindicators and analysis on a wide tion spending; or read about sult. variety of topics, including fast- Texas communities making a Call us if you see anything like growing Texas industries and name for themselves with inno- this going on, a license place jobs, the drought’s effect on the vative ideas and savvy. number would be helpful.

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The Texas Economy strives to and places, natural resources, for him as well as for our officers. make economic information and health care, and revenue and He will eventually get caught data more available to taxpayers spending. and have more charges on him for through the use of informational Visitors also can subscribe to running. Bad choices have bad graphics, video interviews, tables The Texas Economy e-mail list to consequences, and I just hope get the latest updates and we can get this done before and snapshots of key data.

“The Comptroller’s office con- information sent directly to their someone gets hurt. tinually takes the pulse of the inbox.

We arrested a young man Friday and charged him with aggravated sexual assault of a child.

By Precinct 4 Constable Gene Hawthorne Billy Rowles and I were supposed to have a buffalo race at We really enjoyed serving as 2246. Apparently someone was the Buna Bridle Club last Saturthe parade marshals for the 2012 remodeling their home and deday night but we got rained out. I Redbud Festival. cided to leave some old rock and don’t know if they are going to I even had on a really “groovin” tile on the side of the road. reschedule or not but we were shirt, but it was so cold I had to There was no name in it to willing to try it.

This is proof that put my jacket on so no one could identify who it belonged to. you are never too old to be a fool. see it. Even though it wasn’t I also had a call about a white We had a wet Redbud Festival perfect a sunny, I thought things male juvenile running away from but everyone had a great time. turned out well. home. Come to find out his The Airport Show and the Azalea We had one eviction come into parents live in Newton County, the office last week. and he was over here visiting his Festival is this weekend and if I also had somebody from girlfriend. I turned him back over you can come and participate, I am sure there will be fun for all. another church call me about a to his parents. couple of people “parking” on There were some people who There is a lot of work that goes on their lot as well. called with four-wheeler con- in planning these events so I We had someone come by with cerns off CR 791. I went out to would encourage you to come out and support the community a welfare concern. The neighbor’s investigate on Sunday. dogs were chasing their chickSupposedly there were some and those that work so hard to ens, so they stopped by for a people who were out there promote our area.

This week is spring break and visit to find an old man who “mudding” in the road and some of the schools will be stepped out onto the porch on a ditches while it was still raining. closed which means that the kids crutch and using a cane.

By the time I got out there they will be out in force.

If the weather We went over there to check it were back down in the hunting cooperates, these kids will be out, and now the man is in a club or had left the scene. outside, running off excess ennursing home. Hopefully we got Right now the ditches have ergy, chasing balls and riding that straightened out. water standing in them and bikes, and on four wheelers, so There was another welfare call people apparently can’t help keep a watchful eye out for them. from CR 714, but this time it was a themselves but to play in it. female. When I stopped by for a They need to be advised that if Parents, I encourage you to take visit, the lady had left two days they are caught they could not this break to spend some quality earlier. We are still investigating only get a ticket but their four- time with your kids. Go fishing, picnicking, camping, shopping, that one. wheeler could be towed.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Willie The Commissioner is not or to the movies.

Do something special with Stark called me about garage on happy about having his ditches them; they will be grown before the side of Hwy. 62 and near CR tore up again.

Leslie and Kara Harris of Buna are proud to announce the recent marriage of their daughter Amanda Lee Harris to Ryan William Winchester.

Amanda is a 2006 graduate of Buna High School and is a student at Lamar University pursuing a nursing degree.

Ryan is a 2006 graduate of Burnsville Senior High School in Burnsville, MN and is a student at Lamar University pursuing a

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Constable’s Corner

Sheriff’s News

The Magnolia Festival Committee is busy making plans for the 27th annual Magnolia Festival.

The event will be Friday and Saturday, Apr. 20 and 21, at Magnolia Park.

The Wagner Carnival will begin Wednesday, Apr. 18 and end Saturday, Apr. 21.

Armbands will be $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.

There will be 22 food booths with the usual festival foods such as blooming onions, funnel cakes, shrimp on a stick, pork-abobs, and barbecue.

“Luau at the Park,” this year’s theme, promises to be lots of fun.

Saturday’s activities include a parade, pet show, best dressed costume, limbo, as well as pie eating and hula hoop contests.

Donations will be taken on a stay at a bed and breakfast in Kemah and a four pack of carnival tickets.

Tickets are $1 each.

The Magnolia Festival office will be open beginning Monday, Apr. 2.

Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. until noon and Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.

The office will also be open on Saturday, Apr. 7 and Apr. 14 from 9 a.m. until noon.

The office will have carnival tickets, t-shirts, and tickets for the give-aways.

For booth spaces, parade entries, and other information, call Vondol Bailey, secretary, Monday through Friday from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m. at 423-6500.

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BUNA HIGH SCHOOL’s Kayla Mancill and Brooke Morgan were two of the students who pulled calves into the winners’ square recently at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Buna FFA members catch calf scramble Winners chosen in annual atLastHouston Thursday night 30 exhibi- extension agent, must keep accutors, representing 4-H clubs and rate and detailed records of the Redbud poster art contest FFA chapters across the state of heifer or steer’s progress, subBuna Elementary School stuEVADALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL classes dressed up like Dr. Seuss after learning all about the author recently.

dents were proud to compete in the 2012 Redbud Art Show.

Students were asked to depict the theme “Groovin’ through the 70’s,” and entries were on exhibit Saturday at the Redbud festival.

The high school weight room foyer walls were lined with images of peace signs, flourescent flowers, and scenes from music and TV of the 70’s.

The winners are: Best of Show: Tori Godwin.

First grade: First Breanna Hebert; Second William Harding; Third Mackenzie; Honorable Mention Colby Taylor, Lea Beall, Shayd Cogar, and River Cogar.

Second grade: First Makenzie Latham; Second Chelsi Gore; Third Bria Branch; Honorable Mention Tylee Rawls, Marissa Menard,and Ashtyn.

Third grade: First Abby Sitton; Second Jozi Mason; Third Lucas Ward; Honorable Mention Kyah Stanley, Aspen Grant, Tristin Cogar, and Kassy.

Fourth grade: First Jessica Stanley; Second Kenedi Goldman; Third MaryClare Mason; Honorable Mention Taylor Soape, Jastyn Krebs, Laila Fry, and Emily McAuliffe.

Fifth grade: First Brooke Burt; Second Amber Askew; Third Danielle Smith; Honorable Mention Brennon Taylor, Rayden Rose, and Zane Mason.

Texas troopers cracking down on drunk drivers Texas Highway Patrol troopers will increase patrols and crack down on drunk drivers during a special enforcement effort over Spring Break.

The increased patrols will be in effect across the state from Mar. 10 to Mar. 18 in high-risk locations during the times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent.

The patrols are funded through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation targeting impaired driving.

“College and high school students should remember that the drinking age in Texas is 21, and any driver under that age with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system can be charged with breaking the law,” said Assistant Director Luis Gonzalez, chief of the Highway

Patrol. “Getting impaired drivers off the road during Spring Break will make the roads safer and protect lives.”

Last year during the Spring Break enforcement period, DPS made 1,266 DWI arrests, including 380 made by troopers who were patrolling as a result of additional funding.

DPS offers these additional tips for safe travel during spring break: Don’t drink and drive.

Buckle up everyone in the vehicle—it’s the law.

Don’t text and drive, and keep all distractions to a minimum.

Focus your attention on the road.

Slow down—especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

Don’t drive drowsy; pull over or switch drivers if you need to.

Texas, took to the dirt of Reliant Stadium, vying for their chance of catching and haltering one of the 14 calves. Strength and determination took over for some, as scramblers began to capture the calves and pull them into the winners’ square.

Buna FFA members Brooke Morgan and Kayla Mancill were two of the evening’s successful students.

In exchange for a successful scramble, the 4-H or FFA member will receive a $1,250 certificate to be used for the purchase of a registered breeding beef heifer, breeding dairy heifer or market steer.

This is the beginning of a yearlong project of grooming, feeding and caring for the animal. The exhibitor, supervised by an agricultural science teacher or county

mitting records to both the Show and calf scramble donor to chronicle its development.

In 2013, the exhibitor will return with his/her scramble project to the Houston Livestock Show for a special competition and a $250 bonus from his/her donor. Prior to the 2013 Show, exhibitors have the opportunity to compete in the Calf Scramble Progress Show as a means of judging their calf’s progress prior to showing at the Houston Livestock Show.

Each year, approximately 375 calf purchase certificates are donated. Since the calf scramble was added to the Show in 1942, more than $10 million has been awarded in certificates and bonuses to nearly 20,000 youth.

The rodeo continues through Mar. 18. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com.

SOME CLUB Buna Elementary teachers selected their March Students of the Month Elementary Club.

Students chosen are: Pre-kindergarten: Brynli Duhon and Nicholas McKinney.

Kindergarten: Joshua Sartain, Darin Williams, Kyle Dietrich, Alex Ramirez, Gavin Hooks, Maggie Boudreaux, Reese Sherman, Lexi Peterson, Rhett Pollard, and Jeffrey Jones.

First grade: Alli Powell, Gavin Smith, Isaiah Robinson, Kade Fountain, Carter Plake, Garrison Connell, Madison Dupree, Keaton Frazier, Jake Ard, Brenna Awbrey, and Shayd Cogar.

Second grade: Lauren Frasier, Haden Hannaman, Zaryn Smith, Lindsey Wilburn, Jurias Westbrook, Karlye Bayer, Logan

Moss, Makayla Peveto, and Isbaah Charania.

Third grade: Garret Estridge, Peyton Alston, Mark Davis, Carlos Mancha, Julia Menard, Jakob Sumerall, Madison Smith, Shelby Porter, Matthew Laramore, and Joy Beth Weible.

Fourth grade: Skyler Figgins, Rylee Franklin, Marisa Cooley, Kelsey Arredondo, Zachary Hendon, Madison Jacobs, Joshua Rhame, Kade Anthony, Kaylynn Shaw, Brooke Sanders, Emily Terracina, Michal Westbrooks, Tori Ernst, and Valyn ChristianRachal.

Fifth grade: Zane Mason, Marisa Patrick, Lexi James, Shelby Young, Daylon Gill, Andre Frame, Marcie Moss, and Colton Johnson.