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County blasts fireworks from July 4th Greg Hayes For The Record Orange County will be celebrating America’s birthday in a much quieter fashion this Fourth of July. In a special session Tuesday, the Commissioners’ Court extended the ban on the sale and use of fireworks through July 5. “Sorry guys,” John Dubose, precinct three commissioner, said to several fireworks vendors in attendance. “The issue here is simply the danger.” The danger comes from the dryness of the area, according

to Emergency Ma nagement Coordinator Jeff Kelley. “It is going to take a good, soaking rain to return our DUBOSE situation to normal,” Kelley said. “A few passing thunderstorms won’t do what we need done.” Kelley said that in the next 14-day outlook, only two or three days even received a rain prediction from the National Weather Service. “Those days are only predicted to be from 20 to 30 percent,” he said. “We are in the

extreme (of drought).” The court also left the burn ban in effect as well, as County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said that the banning of fireworks has to be done because of the dry conditions. “This decision had to be

made (Tuesday),” he said. “Once extended, the ban cannot be lifted for seven days. If lifted, we could not have reinstated it.” Precinct One Commissioner David Dubose said that he felt the fireworks ban had to be

done. “All it takes is one fire,” he said. Once the ban was extended, fireworks vendor poured out of the courtroom. Two such vendors, Kevin Wise and David Husband, co-owners of

K-N-D Fireworks in Orange, are left to count their losses — which Husband claims is in the thousands of dollars. “This is only our second season to be open,” he said. “I FIREWORKS PAGE 2A

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Elizabeth Ludwig of Orangefield uses writing talent to publish Christian novels. RECORD PHOTO: Darla Daigle

Orangefield writer publishes Christian novel series Darla Daigle For The Record Nestled among ancient trees at the end of a dirt road in Orangefield sits a two story log home resting quietly. Nothing superbly grand or necessarily unique in its structure. Inside, however, Elizabeth Ludwig is engaged in an uncommon activity. Her part time job is that of a published author. How does that make her and

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what she has accomplished unique? Statistics show that only five out of 32,000 manuscripts submitted to an agent get picked up and published. Consider along with this that only about 120,000 books are published in a year puts Ludwig in a fairly narrow field. Becoming a published author didn’t happen with that first fantastical magical book as almost every author fantasizes it will. “I have seven books that will probably never be published. But they did serve a purpose, I learned so much with each one,” Ludwig explains with a dimple filled smile. Her adventure into becoming a writer did not actually start with her first attempt at submissions, but, as she sees it, when she was a child that became an avid reader. “I was a good child, did what I was told, but when I did get in trouble, it was for staying up late reading a book with a little pen light.” She explains how she put scenarios together in her mind; made up stories, characters, their victories and their demise one after the next, but all in her mind. Her life changed course at seventeen when she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. This is as important an event in her writing as the writing itself. Ludwig’s published work fall into the category of ‘Christian’ reading. But it was an incident when one’s habits meet one’s reality that was her final push into the madness of writing. “I was sitting in church and LUDWIG PAGE 3A

Under the slogan “Share The Vision’ volunteers from the Historical Museum of Bridge City sold out of hot links on Saturday to raise funds to help host the first Bridge City Heritage Festival to be held on Oct. 1. Proceeds from the heritage festival will go toward purchasing the property on Cow Bayou for a future waterfront park in Bridge City. Above: Debbie Gregg, Paige Williams and Taura Hogan are among the volunteers. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Leeland Gros of Bridge City doesn’t waste any time with his hot link sandwich during the fund raiser. Nearly 500 hot link sandwiches were sold.

Chuck Williams mans the grill during the fund raiser Saturday held at the Bridge City Wal-Mart. The hot links were provided by Danny’s Food Center and K-Dans.

Dannarriah Finly not forgotten Julie Shehane For The Record Her life was brief. Her brutal murder remains unsolved, and she would have been 14 on July 22. But Dannarriah Finley isn’t forgotten. Even though it’s now been nine years since her death – another year passes this week without an identified suspect or arrest – every piece of tangible evidence remains on display for investigators at the Orange Police Department. They cannot and will not forget, either the case, or the memory of little Dannarriah, who rests in a small, slightly marked grave, a short drive from the home she once lived with her mother and siblings. Pieces of the torn, flowered sheet her body was wrapped in at the time it was discovered. Hair follicle and DNA test results, conducted for months on area sex offenders and other persons of interest in the case. And an overflowing binder with pages and pages of photographic evidence, show the effort investigators put into the July 2002 kidnapping, rape and murder. In early February 2004, investi-

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gators turned that evidence over to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, saying at the time that they believed a Grand Jury Indictment could come in four-tosix-weeks. “We believe we know who did it,” investigators said at

the time. But a suspect was not subsequently named and the official status of the case remains unsolved.

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A community-wide search was launched on July 4, 2002. Dannarriah’s mother, Jamie Arnold, called police early that afternoon, saying she had awakened at about 10 a.m. to find Dannarriah’s siblings playing at the home, but the four-year-old could not be found. Hopeful that it was a child abduction case, large and public search parties were immediately launched by both area law enforcement officials and the community. People gathered DANNARRIAH PAGE 2A

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doubt that there will be much making up of sales for us during the holiday season before New Year’s Eve.” Wise said that he cannot even remember when a full-blown ban of fireworks has been done in Orange County. “Being unable to do business certainly was not in our minds when we started this up last season,” Wise said.

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was Badeaux’s fourth year to head the event. “Cops and Kids” was started 17 years ago to help build a relationship between children and law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office wanted to show youngsters that cops were ‘good guys’ and not to be feared. They wanted children to feel comfortable coming to officers if they need help. The event has grown in size every year. They were prepared for over 1,700 youngsters Saturday. Along with blow up slides, kids could ride a train that was built by Joe Droddy, or in a horse drawn covered wagon. A petting zoo was set up where children could feed the animals. Cowboy Church had their chuck wagon on display. There was a clown and children received balloon toys and animals created by volunteers. Several area child care centers, including some from Jefferson County used the event as one of their summer field trips. Kids munched on hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and watermelon. Local inmates were on hand to help with tasks as needed.

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at churches to set out on foot, while law enforcement agencies from around Southeast Texas combed the area, searching for Dannarriah, who at the time was enrolled as a PreK student at North Early Learning Center in Orange. Her description and picture were at the forefront of media coverage. “She was wearing a white floral shirt and purple shorts. She wore her hair in braids,” the description read. “Her cheeks are chubby and a big smile, but they call her frog legs, so she should be considered small or thin.” Search areas expanded over the next few days as the community waited and hoped that Dannarriah would be brought home alive. Police used helicopters, tracking dogs, anything they could think of to find her. Although exhausted from their efforts, police said they would “not quit” until she was found. “You hope you can find a little girl fast,” police said. Dannarriah’s father, Johnny Edwards, offered his 1980s model car as a reward for the safe return of his little girl, while family members spoke with “shaky voices” to police and media personnel as the search entered its fourth day. But on that day, Dannarriah’s body was discovered in a rural area of Pleasure Island in Port Arthur, 27-30 miles from her Orange home. A local worker found the body of Dannarriah Finley at about 3 p.m. July 8, 2002 on a small, isolated dirt path. He told local media at the time that the “badly decomposed” body was wrapped in a floral sheet and looked to have been “dumped” in a way that “dredging crews would finish covering her with clay deposits” from the area. And even though the physical condition of the little 40-pound body, hampered immediate efforts to positively identify her, the community knew it was Dannarriah and began to mourn. Reports say that Dannarriah was later identified through DNA testing. Police also said the little girl had been sexually assaulted. The investigation While exhausting their efforts to search for Dannarriah,

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police investigators had also been conducting an extensive investigation into her disappearance and subsequent death from the time she was reported missing. Orange Police Chief Sam Kitrell had already called in the FBI and had been coordinating investigations efforts at the original crime scene, Dannarriah’s home. Police removed a garbage can from in front of the residence and spent countless hours there, looking for clues as to who was responsible for the crime. And once her tiny body was discovered, investigators threw their efforts into the investigation. They collected hair follicle evidence, conducted countless interviews with neighbors, community members, area sex offenders, family, and persons of interest. Every DNA test was careful-

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ly conducted. Each piece of evidence was thoroughly examined and sorted as investigators, now fueled by the emotions of her tragic death, focused their attention on catching the person responsible for the brutal homicide. Dannarriah was laid to rest, while police distributed posters of the floral blanket she had been wrapped in and poured over information about local and non-local sex offenders – looking for anyone who might have been in the area at the time of the crime. Members of other area law enforcement agencies continued to assist Orange police, as did the FBI. Weeks and months went by and even though the case began to fade from the media spotlight and other law enforcement agencies slowly went back to their own cases, Orange police investigators re-

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mained determined to identify Dannarriah’s killer. “An innocent little girl has been murdered. Her precious little chubby cheeks will stay in my mind forever,” one investigator said at the time. “This case is something we intend to solve and we won’t quit,” another told reporters. The case After more than a year-anda-half of exhausted efforts, in early February 2004, Orange Police Chief Sam Kitrell made the much anticipated and public announcement. “We believe we know who did it,” he told media at the time. “I believe the police department has done an excellent job.” The number of potential suspects isn’t publically known, but the efforts of investigators had finally led to DANNARRIAH PAGE 3A

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the pastor began the altar call and I realized I hadn’t heard any of the sermon,” Ludwig says when asked how she came to the decision to write, “I felt so convicted! I had been sitting there making a story in my head! I just prayed and asked God what I should do and I distinctly felt him urge me to “‘write it all down.’” And so she began not knowing where to begin. She wrote and researched and began with undaunted resolve to get her words into the hands of others. Working on these stories brewing in her mind isn’t all Ludwig does. She is also a full time parent as well as a full time administrative secretary for the Little Cypress - Mauriceville CISD. So writing is, as it often referred to, a discipline. “I attempt to write every day, especially when I have a deadline.” Everyday may mean early in the morning before she leaves for work or late at night while the family sits together in the living room. “My husband asked me, ‘Is it still fun for you?’ I had to admit it is still fun, but it is definitely different once you have an editor and dead-lines.” Her first published work was a series she co-authored with Janelle Mallory, another writer from her critique group. “Where the Truth Lies” was released in spring of 2008 from Heartsong Presents: Mysteries, an imprint of Barbour Publishing. Considered a Cozy mystery it has a stand alone, but companion pieces in the series Books two and three of Elizabeth’s mystery series, “Died in the Wool,” and “A Black Die Affair,” respectively, are slated for release in 2011 from Barbour Publishing. The first book in the series is accredited to helping her win the IWA Writer of the Year award in 2008. In 2009, along with three other authors, a compilation of sto-

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one person. Though not named, evidence and hair follicle charts from the police department indicate a possible suspect lived or had been staying within a few miles from Dannarriah’s Fourth Street home at the time of the crime. Police investigators said from the beginning that evidence would be crucial in the case and had gone to extensive efforts to gather and safeguard their case. They wanted justice for the little girl and wanted a killer off the streets. The efforts of their investigation were much and they believed their case was a good one that would soon result in an indictment. The suspect would soon be named and indicted by an Orange County Grand Jury. That was their hope. Police told media at the time that they believed an indictment could come within weeks as they turned their carefully prepared case over to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for review and possible further action. But now, nine years after the crime, the case of Dannarriah Finley officially remains “unsolved.” A case is considered unsolved until a suspect has been identified, charged, and tried for the crime. There hasn’t been much public discussion about the potential suspect since police investigators turned over their case seven-and-a-half-years-ago. A formal suspect has not been named and no known charges have been filed in the case. Still determined

Each year, on the anniversary of her death, the Dannarriah Finley case is covered by The Record Newspapers, and it’s occasionally thrust into the media spotlight at other times. But as the years go by – this week marks year nine– her photo is seen less on television newscasts and in local newspapers. Many community members remember the little girl and think about her at times. Some have said they will always hold her image in their hearts. A number of children’s advocate organizations display Dannarriah’s photo on their websites and tell her story to create public awareness on the dangers children can face. And numerous internet forums continue to post messages and articles about the little girl. But for the Orange Police Department, the Dannarriah Finley case is just as important today, as it was when it happened. Her face continues to be the spotlight of their website and on the second floor of the Orange building, sits a room set aside to display evidence in the case. Pieces of the sheet sit safely behind clear glass, along with other evidence and photos from the crime. “They haven’t forgotten her at all,” some say. Investigators continue to gather and search for evidence, information and witnesses, in the hopes that the case might one day be officially “solved.” “Those people who know something need to be brave and come forward to give the family some closure,” investigators said during the most recent news coverage on the case. Dannarriah Finley died three weeks before her fifth birthday. This year she would have been 14.

Ludwig continues to rely on God, but also continues to develop her skills. She highly recommends this for any budding author. “I wish there was someone to just say, ‘Here do this, then this!” There isn’t, and it’s different for every person.” She does suggest getting into a critique group that has other writers that are all at the same approximate level of writing skill. She includes this can be done and very effectively online. Those in her groups are the people she has co-authored with and become friends. They have been connections in other arenas as well. Ludwig also advises entering writing contests and competitions. She shares her opinions and insights on a weekly blog as well. www.TheBorrowwedBook.blogspot.com is her site for staying up to date with various authors and included a weekly interview and book give away. Her personal web site gives additional and updated information on her up coming book project: www.elizabetludwig.com. She is currently working to fulfill her contract with Bethany House for three books. The first is due out in 2012, followed by one a year after in 2013 and 2014. It’s a terrible problem to have. She hopes and prays to continue having it, but has put her trust in the One from who her words flow.

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ries titled “Christmas Homecoming” uses the talents of the authors to join independent stories that are also inter-connected. 2010 Ludwig’s “Love Finds You in Calico, California” was released under the Summerside Press label, was her first full length historical novel. Set in the silver and gold rush era in an actual town of that time period, the novel deals with the social, physical and spiritual mores of the day. Calico, California is a ghost town Ludwig and her husband Lee chanced upon on a trip. “We toured the town and even the mine.” Her active imagination took over even during the trip in the deep dark shaft making the experience so memorable that she dug through souvenirs and contacted the town historian to get accurate and detailed information for her developing story. The characters are drawn from many whose boots kicked the dust of the town in the 1880s though Ludwig for possible legal reasons, chose to not use actual names save the town postal dog. It is an intriguing look the effects of real life on women and other lesser citizens of the day. Though it is a Christian Romance the underlying presence of God and answered prayer moves the reader from page to page, it also received four out of four and a half possible stars in a review from the Romantic Times. “My desire is not just that my writing reflect my love for the Lord, but my personal appearances as well,” again her infectious smile fills the atmosphere. “He gives me what to write and I want to be content when He says, ‘There, you are done.’” The words are many. For a moderate sized novel she must create an 85,000 to 100,000 word story. Her content goes through rigorous editing in various stages of the process, however she, herself, edits before ink hits page by making sure her works are readable for anyone who loves and respects her. “I didn’t want my daughter or future grand daughters (when they come along way in the future) to be embarrassed by anything I wrote. I want my husband, my kids to be able to be proud of me, to be able to say, ‘My mom wrote that, My wife wrote that.’ Something that honors them.”

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From the Creaux’s Nest INDEPENDENCE CAME 235 YEARS AGO We take for granted everyday that we are free. One just needs to watch the evening news to see people who are being oppressed around the globe. God bless the United States.*****Ms. Pearl submitted her Fourth of July poem this week, I really enjoyed it and know you will too.*****”Neighbor Cox did his Indian midnight dance and it brought the slow rain he promised. His new rain gauge showed two inches. My old gauge just showed a little over an inch. Not near enough but even that small amount did a lot of good. I spoke with a farmer out of Mauriceville yesterday. He got four inches of rain and that was too much. I’m not sure if it’s global warming, but I’m sure it’s not good. Floods, fires, tornadoes, droughts, these aren’t normal times.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and back at Robert’s next. A great bunch of folks. No one gets rowdy; Sheriff Merritt keeps the law. Everybody is welcome to break bread and pass a good time.*****I’ve got a long way to go. Hop on and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. SECOND HALF COULD SEE ECONOMIC GROWTH We had predicted several months ago that gas prices would come down because they had to. The Obama Administration tried to get the Congress to go along with putting pressure on the oil companies. When they refused, Obama went it alone, releasing 60 billion barrels from our reserves to speed up the lowering of gas prices at the pump. He was criticized by Congress that claimed it wasn’t an emergency. That’s like saying the “Rainy Day Fund” in Texas, shouldn’t be tapped. Instead the Perry Administration cut $4 billion from school finance and billions from health care. Education in Texas has taken a long lasting blow. Most analysts say economic growth will perk up in the second half of the year. High oil prices and manufacturing delays, because of the Japan disaster, kept things slow. Storms and rising gas prices also kept growth down in the first four months of 2011. The economy has to grow three percent a year just to hold the unemployment rate steady and keep up with population growth. It has to average five percent growth for a year to lower the unemployment rate by just one percent. It’s 9.1 percent today. In the six months before Obama took office, we lost two millions jobs and were losing 700,000 jobs a month. This rate had to be stopped and then reversed to start bringing down unemployment. For the final six months of this year, economists forecast a growth rate of 3.9 percent, which is not enough to gain on unemployment, but the hole doesn’t get any deeper. The main drag on the economy, gas prices, are moving downward, not fast enough to free up consumer spending however. We were in a deep recession two years ago and there is no magic wand that can make the economy well over night, regardless of who is President. The hole was just too deep. The Bush tax plan and loopholes to the nation’s top earners didn’t produce one job; instead it sent the economy in a tailspin. Big corporations and executives earnings jumped to all-time record highs. Meanwhile, the country saw record unemployment, proof that giving a tax break to the one percent of the wealthiest doesn’t create jobs, it just adds to the deficit. The argument is if you take away the free tax gifts then you are raising taxes. Doesn’t make sense to me. The country should come first and that is the solution.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-1999

Four beautiful women, all under the age of 63, some much younger, lost their husband’s in the last year. All were married to dynamic men, well know and respected in the community. Ann Oliver lost W.T, Janice Menard lost Bobby, June Gregory lost Fred and Dayle Gunn lost Buzzie. Ann said, “I even miss W.T.’s corny jokes that he told over and over, I’d give anything to hear him tell them again.”***June was married to “Freddy” for 39 years. “I had known him since I was 12, she said, he was my first boyfriend, we married when I was 22.” They had two children, Sharon and Darin. ***Dayle met Buzzie Gunn at dancing school. She was 17, he was 21. They were married 36 years. He called out to her and when she found him he said, “I feel like I’m gonna pass out.” He went down, Dayle called 911. A neighbor, Sam Moore, came over but couldn’t revive him. It was a massive heart attack. “Buzzie touched many lives. I always thought he would live forever. He was so dynamic and outgoing and gave much of himself to others,” Dayle said. ***For Janice, loss was not new but it wasn’t any easier. Her daughter, Julie died in January 1990. Like Bobby’s death, it was unexpected and sudden. In January eight years later, Bobby just pushed his dinner plate aside and his head went down on the table. “He was the love of my life,” Janice says. “We’d been married 40 years.” Janice

and Bobby grew up three blocks from each other in the Cove. “I fell in love with him when I was 17 and am still in love with him.” (Editor’s note: Over a dozen years have gone by. Those four ladies are still beautiful and special women. All of them coped with their loss in their special way but for the most part, their faith helped them get through the rough spots. After Buzzie’s death Dayle said, “There is no formula for coping, my faith sustained me. The power of prayer helps. I believe God has a plan for everyone.” Last year Dayle married longtime friend Stump Weatherford. ***Janice said 12 years ago, “I cope with my faith, I couldn’t have made it without God in my life. I spent a lot of time on my knees.” Janice is now Judge Menard, J.P. She’s still single.***Ann, a few years ago, remarried her first husband and father of their three children. After Miles Hall’s longtime wife died, he and Ann rekindled their old flame. Their original family is together again, with a lot of grandkids added. ***June has not remarried, but still calls Bridge City home. Coping after Fred was hard but she had a lot of friend support. Folks from St. Paul Methodist and those ladies she called her “Steel Magnolia friends.” “Stay busy, she says, you get tired and sleep better.” I admire all those young widows who have made the best of life with the hand dealt them. Life is uncertain. W.T., Bobby and Buzzie all died with in seconds, with no warning. Fred was a gallant fighter who fought cancer to the end. With the exception of Bobby, those guys played an important part in this writer’s life. All of their widows are special friends. Time and life moves on, never knowing what tomorrow will bring.)*****On Saturday, July 3, 1999, Charlie Guidry, 71, passed away. He would have been 72 on July 28. *****Becky and David Rutledge are new grandparents. That makes Ann Oliver Hall a great grandmother. Mark and Erin Shaw named the little beauty Reilly Page Shaw, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. *****Paul Cormier celebrates his 80th birthday at Jewel Cormier Park. His birthday is July 4.*****Dewayne “Toby” Marsh turns all of 28 years old.*****Al Judice is admitted to the hospital with 103 degree fever caused by an infected foot.*****Wilford Walles and Dr. John Fukuda saved a young boy from being a drowning victim. Wilford retrieved the youngster from the bottom of a canal on June 27 at the corner of Strapper and Holly in Bridge City. Two young boys stopped him, screaming their little brother was at the bottom of the canal. Wilford, not a good swimmer, jumped in and found him in the mud. Dr. Fukuda just happened along. The child appeared dead but Fukuda worked on him for a long time, turning him over and over, pumping and beating. Finally a lot of water poured from the kid and he took a breath. Fukuda called 9-1-1 from his cell. The boy was saved. Do you know who that youngster is?

A FEW HAPPENINGS

Often when I think the day is going down hill, I get an e-mail from Karen Jo that usually brings a smile and brightens the day. *****I also hear from Craig Stark from time to time. We don’t see him much but I believe he’s still on Adams Bayou, living the good life. *****I hadn’t seen Sam Carpenter Jr., in some time but last week, he stopped by while on patrol for the West Orange P.D. Sambo, the great Bridge City running back, is now the father of three and one more on the way. His dad was the famous Stark High and Lamar record setting running back. Sammy died a few years ago. I understand there’s a Sam III coming up. *****I understand also that Harold Haas has landed the Rose City police chief’s job. I knew Harold was up to something. We wish him good luck. *****Speaking of law enforcement, I hear major Brad Frye, Bridge City P.D. arrested a five-foot alligator on Texas Ave. for making a left hand turn. Someone said the Major had to wrestle the gator to get cuffs on him before transporting him to Bailey’s marsh. A picture appears somewhere in this issue. *****The best investigator of all, “Colombo” Peter Falk, 83, died last week, June 23. His famous line before going out the door was “Ahhh, there’s just one more thing.”*****Crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, 81, was busted in Santa Monica, Calif. and returned to Boston. He had been on the lamb 16 years. There’s some concerned FBI agents. Six agents have already been convicted of corruption by “Whitey.” Could there be more? Glen Oliver’s daughter lives just down the street from where Bulger lived for the last 10 years. He was holding $800,000 in cash. He left no paper trail and paid cash for everything. He ran the famous “Winter Hill” Irish mob and is charged with 19 murders. *****The biggest bull-riding rodeo of the year will be held on July 23 at the Longhorn Arena. Coleman Peveto says great stock and the country’s best bull riders will participate. That’s at The Longhorn, 7:30 till. I plan on being there to see that bull that’s never been ridden and the cowboy who claims the bull will meet its match. *****Country singer and session guitarist Glen Campbell announced, in advance of his final tour, that he has Alzheimer’s. The veteran singer, 75, was diagnosed six months ago. For more than 40 years he has had one of the most instantly recognizable voices. Born in rural Arkansas, he made famous songs like Rhinestone Cowboy, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston, Houston, Gentle on My Mind, Wichita Lineman and so many more. Campbell’s final CD, “Ghost on the Canvas” is scheduled for release Aug. 30. He also is preparing for the worldwide Glen Campbell “Goodbye” tour. He once had his own television show on CBS, “The Good Time Hour” and appeared opposite John Wayne in the original “True Grit” movie. The Alzheimer’s Society applauded Glen for speaking out about his condition. *****Special folks we know who are celebrating their special day. Longtime friend, Judge Pete Runnels will be a year older on July 3. We’ve known him since he was in short pants. That’s a long time ago. Best wishes Judge.***On June 29, pretty Barbara Mulhollan will celebrate her special day. Barbara is still working for attorney Jerry Pennington. She always looks her best and is not near ready for the retirement home. Keep on truckin’ and here’s wishing you many more.***A lovely lady, Elizabeth Williams, celebrates her birthday July 2. She and Dr. Williams have contributed so much to the community. We wish Ms. Elizabeth the happiest of days.***KeeKee’s better half Nancy Dupuis marks another one July 2.***Ellen Ray seems ageless even though her birthdays still roll around. She celebrates on July 3***Dwayne “Tobby the Clown” Marsh celebrates on firecracker day, July 4.*****FaceBook friends celebrating this week. Ann Lieby, June 29; Donna Hodgkinson and Rebecca Day, June 30; Lisa Wilson, July 2; Ginger Fox, July 3; Deana Laughlin and Marla Zernal, July 4; Kim Peveto, Paulette Bolyard, Oma Hubbard and Chad Kelly, July 5. Happy

birthday to all. *****Ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was convicted on 17 of 20 charges. Rod is the second straight governor convicted of corruption. George Ryan, governor before him, is now serving over six years in federal prison. I believe Rod will get eight to ten years. Most experts believe it will be up to 15 years.*****I really get scared when extreme right George Will goes to blowing Rick Perry’s horn. George is against everything that looks like it might help the poor and middle class.*****I’ve watched most of the college world series games. South Carolina has impressed me every step of the way. They play so smart. They hang around until they can capitalize on any opportunity. They never quit and make few mistakes. Monday night, Florida led by one point most of the game. South Carolina kept hanging around until they put the game away 2 to 1 in the 13th inning. It will surprise me if they don’t repeat as champions. I believe they would give the Astros a pretty good game.*****Orangefield grad, Bobcat track coach and former Silsbee head baseball coach Todd Tranhan has been named head baseball coach of the Bobcats by A.D. Brian Huckaby. He will replace Jeff Bennett, who flew the coupe for Kirbyville. A lateral move I still don’t quite understand. Best of luck to coach Todd.***** “Texas Monthly” is out with it’s best and worse legislatures. Our guy Mike Hamilton made the dishonorable list. Mike is a pretty nice guy but not affective. He’s moving on to a specially carved district. His going won’t be that big a loss.*****Billy the Kid’s portrait brought $2.3 million at auction. The tintype is believed to have been taken in 1879 or 1880 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Tintypes were an early form of photography that used metal plates. They are reverse images, that is what led to the mistaken belief that Billy the Kid was left handed. This inspired the 1958 movie, “The Left Handed Gun” starring Paul Newman as Billy. The reverse tintype showed the Kid wearing his gun on the left, which actually was the right. Now you know the rest of the story.*****On July 2, 1937, 73 years ago, Amelia Earhart attempted to make a trip around the world with navigator Fred Noonan. The plane disappeared off the face of the earth that day. The mystery of her disappearance belongs to the ages. Future generations will ponder the why and where of Amelia’s last flight. Sidenote: Amelia Thrailkille was born at home in Shangri-La, in Orange. She was named for Amelia Earhart. Today we know her as “Skipper” Free, she’s still flying but now she’s flying low.

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On June 29, Gary Busey will be 67; Nicole Scherzinger, 33.***Mike Tyson will be 45 on June 30; Michael Phelps, 26 and Ralf Schumacher, 36.***Dan Aykroyd will be 59 on July 1; Jamie Farr, 77; Pamela Anderson, 44 and Missy Elliott, 40.***Michelle Branch will be 28 on July 2; Johnny Weir, 27; Ashley Tisdale, 26 and Lindsay Lohan, 25.***Montel Williams will be 55 on July 2; Tom Cruise, 49; Connie Nielsen, 46 and Patrick Wilson, 38.***Huey Lewis will be 61 on July 5. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Bosco Comeaux him, had a bad accident out of Crowley, on Hwy. 13 in Vermillion Parish. An 18-wheeler caused the wreck when it ran a stop sign. In judge E.J. Bouillion’s court in Abbeville, the truck company’s fancy, big-town lawyer was questioning Bosco. Da lawyer axe, “Mr. Comeaux, didn’t you say at the scene of da accident, ‘I’m fine’?” Bosco said, “Let me told you wat happen, me I had jus loaded my favorite mule Bessie into da,” Da lawyer interrupted, “I didn’t axe for any details, jus answer da question, didn’t you say at da scene, ‘I’m fine’?” Bosco said, “Me, I had jus got Bessie in da trailer and I was driving down da road,” Da lawyer interrupted again, “Judge, I am trying to establish da fact dat dis man tole da state policeman, at the scene, dat he was jus fine, now he is suing my client. I believe he is a fraud, please tell him to answer da question.” By dis time, judge Bouillion was interested in Bosco’s answer and said, “I’d like to hear wat he has to say bout his favorite mule Bessie.” Bosco, him, tank da judge and proceeded, “I had loaded Bessie, my favorite mule, and was going down da highway wen dis semi-truck ran da stop sign and smacked my truck rat in dat side. Me, I was thrown in one ditch and poor Bessie was thrown in da utta. Me, I was hurting real bad and didn’t want to move at all but I could hear po Bessie moanin and groanin, she was in bad shape her. A state policeman drove up, heard po Bessie groanin, went over to her, looked, pulled his gun and shot her rat between da eyes. Den he came across da road wit his gun in his hand and axe, ‘How you doing you?’ Now Judge, wat da hell would you say hanh?” C’EST TOUT On July 1, Judge Pat Clark will mark 37 years at the Orange County Court House. He went to work as first assistant district attorney. He was hired by D.A. Jim Sharon Bearden on that July day in 1974. The rest is history. He became the County Court at Law Judge, served for many years as 128th District Court Judge and recently retired to accept a county judgeship. Judge Pat, the son of Junior Clark, has that special East Texas quality. He wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he just married well. Mostly he’s known not to be a spend thrift. Someone said he would squeeze the pupu out of a Buffalo B. Recently he and “Jivin’ Gene Bougioes were roommates at a Holy Family Retreat. Larry Judice, Gene’s nephew, was on the retreat also. I bet those Cajuns gave the judge a run for his nickel. Three great guys I’m proud to call friends.*****Well, I best get out of here. Have a safe July 4th weekend. Check us out daily on our website, therecordlive.com, for breaking news. Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

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Delano retires from U.S. Navy after 20 years

Mary Ann Delano takes pride in announcing the retirement after 20 years of United States Naval Service of her son, Senior Chief Jeff Delano of West Orange Texas. Senior Chief Delano graduated from West Orange - Stark High School in 1991. On July 9, 1991 he shipped off to Great Lakes for boot camp. After recruit training he attended Basic Enlisted Submarine School in Groton, CT and reported to the USS WEST VIRGINIA SSBN 736, November 1991. While onboard he completed six, deterrent patrols and qualified Diving Officer of the Watch and Chief of the Watch as a Second Class Petty Officer. In March 1995, he transferred to NAVAL REACTORS Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Delano was picked to be a member of the Director’s briefing team before four Congressional committees. He was one of only five people assisting the Admiral in his testimony. In June 1998, he reported to U.S. Navy research vessel, SUBMARINE NR-1. He served as the Supply Department Leading Petty Officer. He also served as Supply Officer during three overseas deployments, earning recognition as the 2000 Sailor of the Year. In June 2002, Delano reported onboard the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73 serving as Aviation Support Depot Level Repairables Officer and Material Division Officer. He completed two six month Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf Deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Free-

dom, Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. In April 2005, he reported to his current assignment as the VQ-4’s Material Control Officer. As the Material Control Officer he oversaw the proper execution of 141 million dollars of aviation fuel and support funds that encompassed over 37,000 flight hours in support of U.S. Strategic and U.S. Central Commands missions. Senior Chief Delano volunteered for an Individual Augment deployment with Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn from April 2010 to October 2010. Senior Chief Delano’s personal awards are the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6 awards), Expert Rifle and Pistol Medals. He is also qualified to wear the Naval Aviation Supply Officer, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Submarine Warfare, Deep Submergence, and SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin (six awards) Breast Insignias. Senior Chief Delano is married to Cindy Huff Delano of Trout Creek, Texas. They reside in Noble, OK with their two children Cody 19 and Beth Ann 14. Jeff and Cindy have enjoyed the adventures that the Navy has brought over the last 20 years but are looking forward to the next chapter in life.

Shangri La Continues Wild Wednesdays Programs in July Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center announces the July schedule for the Summer Wild Wednesdays programs. The Wild Wednesdays programs are hands-on activities and explore the natural world through informative natural history lessons from Shangri La educators. Below, you will find upcoming programs for the month of July. The Wild Wednesdays programs continue to mid-August with a different program topic each Wednesday. Program participants will meet at the admissions window at the scheduled event time, 9:30 a.m., with sessions lasting about an hour. All programs are free of charge, but an RSVP is required as space is limited. Call 409.670.9799 to make a reservation. July 6, 2011 – Foraging for Frogs: Attendees will enjoy this friendly frog “fun-anza”. Visitors will catch and release tadpoles, learn about the frog life cycle and make scientific journals. July 13, 2011 – Hide-N-Seek: Visitors will seek out the local types of birds that are often “hiding” in trees around Shangri La and in area yards. This program will give information about why so many different types of birds nest at Shangri La and how to make an at-home yard an attractive

place for birds to visit. July 20, 2011 – Sensing Nature: Experience Shangri La in a whole new way by using the five human senses to explore the pathways of the gardens. The whole family will enjoy this multi-sensory walk to tune-in to the quiet sounds, interesting smells and exhilarating sights of nature. July 27, 2011 – Who Polluted the River?: This hands-on adventure gives kids of all ages a chance to see who has been polluting the Sabine River. Participants will take part in an interactive story, test water samples and collect marine life for study. Visitors will learn different ways to “Be Kind To Our World”. The Wild Wednesdays Series has programs for the young and young-at-heart. For those interested in attending, please RSVP by calling 409.670.9799. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, noon – 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit shangrilagardens.org.

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Cookin With Katherine: Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie Katherine Aras For The Record

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• 6 zucchini • 3 cups soft bread crumbs • 1/2 cup graded Thanks to my Parmesan cheese daughter-in-law Marplus extra to sprincia, we have been kle on top having some fresh • 1 small onion from the garden vegminced etables. Von Broussard • 3 Tablespoons Today we had yelminced parsley low squash. • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 slice of bacon cut into • 2 beaten eggs small pieces • 2 teaspoons margarine or • 1/2 chopped onion butter. • dash of salt • 1 tablespoon margarine or Cut ends off zucchini and butter boil in salted water for five Simmer until onion is clear, minutes. Halve and scoop out add a dash of salt, simmer, pulp. Combine pulp, bread adding a little water if needed. crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, We also had fried eggplant. parsley, salt, pepper and eggs; Slice thinly, season with salt mix well. Fill the shells and dot and pepper, roll in cornmeal, the top with butter, sprinkle with cheese, Bake on 350 defry in small amount of oil. Cooking vegetables is sim- grees for 30 minutes. Gooder’n Syrup. Von ple and they are oh so good.

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Community Bulletin Board Farmers’ Market expands to Wednesdays The Orange County Farmers’ Market has opened for the season and expanded to include Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., in addition to the usual 6:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown. The following items are now available: Watermelon, okra, lots of tomatoes, potatoes, purple hull peas, eggplant, squash (yellow and zucchini), cucumbers, peppers, blueberries, blueberry bushes, a variety of jellies, fig and pear preserves, salsa, squash relish, pickled vegetables, tomato juice, fresh eggs, and local honey. 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.

Orange VFW to host annual BBQ Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and The Ladies Auxiliary will celebrate July 4 with their Annual BBQ/Membership Drive for members and guests. A DJ is in the works for those wishing to enjoy the music and entertainment will be provided for children. The post will provide the meat while the auxiliary will provide all the side dishes, desserts and tea. Serving will be around 11:30 a.m. THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE NO TO GO ORDERS. The purpose of the BBQ is to bring people together to celebrate what the Fourth represents and enjoy the friendships.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be December 6, 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, 6 and 7 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.

Static Display of Vietnam War era to be held July 3 Orange VFW Post 2775 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 348 will be offering a Static Display of the Vietnam War

Era for public viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. The display will consist of a photo display, weapons, a mountain yard display of spears and crossbow type weapons and the Texas POW/MIA/KIA wall. The showing is free to the general public and the day will be finalized with a moving ‘Flag Retirement Ceremony’ by members in attendance. For further information, contact David Snapp at 409-745-2214 or Commander Robert LaFleur after 6 p.m. at 409-886-1053 or the VFW Post at 409886-9738 after 3 p.m.

WOHS Class of 1971 Reunion The West Orange High School (Chiefs) class of 1971 has scheduled a 40th reunion for Saturday, July 9. The event will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The classes of 1970 and 1972 are also invited to attend. The following people have not been located: David Block, Dottie Block, Marsha Bridges, Kenneth Brown, Sharon Clark, Dyanne Davidson, Linda Gilmore, Larry LeBlanc, Philip McDaniels, Rhonda Moore, Dee Ann Robak, Gene Sims, Carol Theriot, Earl Trahan, Paul Watson & Larry Whitworth. For questions, call Carolyn Reese Hankins at 409-886-8618 or Tommy White at 409-886-1176 or email Judy Armstrong Brimm at judydi_73@yahoo.com.

OC Retired Senior Citizens to meet July 11 The Orange County Retired Senior Citizens of Orange County will have their monthly meeting on Monday, July 11 at The Salvation Army Building on MLK and Strickland. The meeting will start at a new time, at 9:30 a.m. The program and meal that had been planned has been cancelled. Instead, bring a covered dish for the noon meal, as usual. We are still collecting soaps for OCS. Also, bring a Bingo prize. All seniors are welcome to attend. Call 409-883-6161 for more information.

Free Diabetes Class Offered in July

Orange County Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Coalition of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering diabetes classes to be held July 18 through July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon in Vidor. This is a free educational program for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The primary goal is to help participants learn how to manage their blood glucose in the ranges recommended by the American Diabetes Association. It is recommended to attend all five classes to receive the full educational benefit of the course. For location and to pre-register contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 or 409-7692400 ext 7010.

CASA to offer volunteer training classes Advocates for Children, Inc. “A CASA Program” will have a volunteer training class beginning July 7 and concluding July 9. It will be 9 a.m until 5 p.m. daily at the Orange CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Dr. For more information call 409-8862272 or go on-line at www.advocates-4-children-inc.org There are abused children in our region that need your help!

Heavenly Hearts Charity Pageant set for July 9 The 2011 Heavenly Hearts Summer Kings and Queens Charity Pageant will be held July 9 at the Bridge City Community Center in Bridge City. Entries will be accepted until June 24. Early entries receive large discounts on the entry fee. Age divisions for boys and girls are from babies through adults with no residency requirement. Heavenly Hearts is a state registered pageant title. Crowns, trophies, embroidered sashes, plaques, and gifts will be awarded. Every contestant will receive a tiara. This pageant will benefit the Bridge City - Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Contestants and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item to distribute to the needy of the area, and will receive a discount on door admission with their donation. For more information log on to the web site www.heavenlyheartspageants.com or check out the Heavenly Hearts Facebook page, or you may e-mail karimstringer@yahoo.com Businesses are welcome to advertise free of charge with a donation of any value to the event.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont. To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

Chevron Retirees Association to meet July 12 The Chevron Retirees Association will meet Tuesday, July 12, at 11:15 a.m. at Robert’s Steakhouse, 3712 W. Park Ave., in Orange. All Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees, spouses and guests are cordially invited to attend this meeting for a good “Dutch treat” meal, fellowship, and an update on the latest activities of the CRA.

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1:00 p.m. - CASA of Southeast Texas Volunteer Training Class at CASA of Southeast Texas 2449 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2272 4 p.m. - Orange Farmer’s Market in the Big Lots parking lot on MacArthur Drive. 6:00 p.m. - Choice Cut Ribeye Steak Special at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 9b , Beaumont, 409-866-2288

June 30 - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - “Gift of Life” Volunteer Appreciation Party at Gift of Life Office 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409833-3663 12:00 p.m. - Beaumont Public Library Current Events Discussion - Gas Prices at Beaumont Public Library 801 Pearl , Beaumont, 409-838-6606 3:45 p.m. - Green Thumbs at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue at Third Street, Beaumont, 409-8321906 4:00 p.m. - Long Island Iced Tea Special at Sanderson’s Restaurant & Bar 2095 N. Hwy 69, Nederland 4:30 p.m. - Live Music Spin at Wilton P Herbert Health and Wellness Center 3030 North, Beaumont, 899-7777 5:00 p.m. - “Gift of Life” Volunteer Appreciation Party at Gift of Life Office 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409833-3663 6:00 p.m. - LU SBDC Business Start Up at Lamar Small Business Development Center 801 Main Street Lower Level of Bmt. Public Library, Beaumont, 409-880-2367 7:30 p.m. - B B & Co Featuring Britt Godwin & Bubba Moore - Classic Country at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, 409-

6:00 p.m. - Steak Night at Sanderson’s Steak House 2095 Hwy 69 N, Nederland 7:30 p.m. - Disk Jockey or Live Band at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 8:00 p.m. - Racing: Jr. Mini, PS, HS, SS, LM at Golden Triangle Raceway Park 16583 Highway 90, Beaumont, 409752-7200 8:00 p.m. - Summer Soul Jam 2011 Featuring Lloyd & Monica Show at Beaumont Civic Center 701 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-838-3435

July 2 - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Farmer’s Market at Beaumont Athletic Complex 950 Langham at College, Beaumont 10 a.m. - Orange Farmer’s Market in Big Lots parking lot on MacArthur Drive. 1:00 p.m. - Painting Subject: Family Day! Turtle Parade at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-

2 p.m. - Orange VFW Post 2775 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 348 will be offering a Static Display of the Vietnam War Era for public viewing.

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11:30 a.m. - Orange VFW Post 2775 & Ladies Auxiliary to host annual BBQ/ Membership Drive for members and guest. NO ORDERS TO GO. 5:00 PM - City of Beaumont Fourth of July Celebration at City Hall Plaza at the Civic Center 500 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-838-3435 6:45 PM - Free 4th of July Concert at Shangri La at Shangri La Botanical Gardens 2111 West Park Avenue Dr, Orange, 409.670.9113 8:00 PM - July 4th Celebration Concert! at Julie Rogers Theatre 765 Pearl , Beaumont, 409-838-3507

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

James T. Clark Orange James T. Clark, 74, of Orange died Friday June 17, at S.E. Texas medical center due to medical problems. A native of New Hope, Ala., he lived in Orange the last six months of his life. He was retired from Lockheed Martin Aircraft. He left behind five children and one sister and one brother. Virginia Hartman of N.C., Margret Sharp of Orange, Brother William Clark of Gadsen Alabama, Texas, and Doris Stovell from Chico California.

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Samuel H. “Sam” Daggett Orange Samuel H. “Sam” Daggett, 77, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 26, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 28, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Forrest City, Ark. on Feb. 14, 1934, Sam was the son of Samuel H. and Rebecca (Sanders) Daggett. He graduated from University of Arkansas in 1956 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He moved to Orange and worked for Firestone until his retirement. Sam attended First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and taught young men’s Sunday School classes for forty years. He married his high school sweetheart and they just celebrated their 56 year wedding anniversary. Sam is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Campbell Daggett; daughter and son-inlaw, Becky and Paul Westmoreland; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Diana Daggett of Roland, Ark.; grandchildren, Emilee Ogden of Dallas, Austin Daggett of Little Rock, Ark., Rebecca Daggett, Beau Daggett, Hayden Daggett and Emma Daggett all of Roland, Ark.; sister, Janie Vaught of State College, Pa.; and sister-in-law, Patsy Adney of Benton, Ark. Scot Sims, Charlie Boynton, Alan Sanders, Dr. Dod Moore, Don King and Weldon Townsend served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Marty Rutledge, Dick McMillan, Charlie Phillips and all the young men he has taught in Sunday School. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1453, Orange, Texas 77631.

Leona LaBleu Hutton Orange Leona LaBleu Hutton, 83, lifelong resident of Orange passed away Sunday, June 26, in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Rev. Steve

Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Hutton was born Dec. 11, 1927 in Orange to Edgar LaBleu Sr. and Willie M. (Beattie) LaBleu. For 35 years she worked and ran Evergreen Cemetery along with her husband, Leonard. She was also a member of Cove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles Clawson; sisters, Pearl Dixon and Evelyn LaBleu and brother, Vernon LaBleu. Those left to remember her is her husband, Leonard G. Hutton; daughters and sons-in-law, Violet and Frederick Herachetta, Leona Mae and Karl Fields and Evelyn Clawson; son and daughter-in-law, Dale “Butch” and Candy Clawson; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and multiple great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Clara Murphy; brother, Edgar LaBleu Jr.; aunt, Ethel LaBleu and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Pedder, Sr., Larry Pedder Jr., Larry Suárez, David Pedder, Jr., Dale Clawson, David Pedder III and Karl Fields. Honorary pallbearers will be Kurviest Murphy and Kevin LaRose. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Gulf Health Care Center for all of their kindness and care during this difficult time.

Marshall Hardin Orange Marshall Hardin, 89, of Orange passed away Saturday, June 25, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange with the Rev. Jeff Bell officiating. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Abbeville, La. on Jan. 7, 1922, Marshall was the son of Frank and Rosie (Guidry) Hardin. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a mechanic at West Orange Schools. Marshall was a member of Cove Baptist Church and was an Ordained Deacon for 54 years. Marshall is survived by his children, Patsy Owers and husband, Roy of Orange, Bill Hardin and wife, Mikie of Lumberton, Terry Hardin of Lumberton; three grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren; brothers, Harold Hardin of Orange, Bobby Hardin of Hackberry, Lamar “CoCo” Hardin of Orange; and sisters, Jessie Sonnier, Ruby Hardin and Delores Stephen all of Orange. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Steve Mazzola, the River City Hospice and the Advantage Plus Homecare.

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Fredna Ann Copelin Orange Fredna Ann Copelin, a retired school teacher and long-time resident of Orange , passed away in her home on the morning of Thursday, June 23. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June, 26 at the First

Church of the Nazarene, 3810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Orange. A burial service was held on Monday, June 27 at Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery in Jacksonville, Texas. Ann was known as a determined yet sweet lady who focused on the positive. She believed a person could accomplish almost anything she wanted as long as she put her mind to it. She tried her best to relay this message to her students throughout her 36-year teaching career. Ann truly enjoyed teaching and believed being surrounded by children kept her young. Ann grew up on a farm with three sisters and five brothers near Jacksonville, Texas . The red dirt of East Texas was a source of strength for Ann. She felt revived after trips back home to visit with family over fried chicken, purple hull peas and Jacksonville tomatoes. She was part of a close family with siblings who provided support throughout her life. Her love for her family helped build her determination to have a career and family and to be a contributing member of her community. Starting at the age of 16, Ann had a steady job. She worked at the local variety store and bowling alley. While working the ticket office at the Palace Theater, she met Bill Copelin who ran the projector. They shared 49 years together, working and saving until they could buy a home on several beautiful green acres. After retirement, they still worked but they also enjoyed a few long road trips across the country. Ann had great friends. She loved her co-workers and maintained close contact through regular “lunch bunch” meetings and shopping trips. Ann valued her friends and the moments they shared together – ringing the Salvation Army bell on cold days, leading school children through the Stark Museum of Art, or walking through an estate sale. Ann stayed busy, always. She was a member of the Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and served as the local chapter president for three years and coordinating council chairman of three local chapters for two years. She was the first person from Orange to be appointed Area II Coordinator and served in the position for two years. Ann also served as president for the Orange County Unit of Texas Retired Teachers for three years. No matter where she went - to the classroom, to an organizational meeting, even to the hospital for treatment – Ann wanted to look her best and she always accessorized. She hoped her two daughters would inherit her sense of style. It is certain they inherited her love for animals. Living in the country, Ann almost always had a dog. When she went out to lunch or dinner with her husband or daughters, she made a point to bring a takehome container back to her dog or her daughters’ dogs. She believed her four-legged friends expected to see a little white box when she returned. Whether you were her daughter, husband, family or friend, you knew Ann loved you.

Ann is survived by her daughters Deborah Ann Boyd and her husband Ellis of Orange and Kimberly Copelin of Houston; granddaughter Sophie ElissaAnn Boyd; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Wayne and Valerie Chancelor and Robert Chancelor, all of Jacksonville, Texas and Don and Lena Chancelor of Lufkin, Texas; three sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Sidney Danner and Jan and Alan Heidbreder, all of Jacksonville and Nita and Don Gresham of Nacogdoches. She is also survived by nieces and nephews she loved greatly. She was preceded in death by her husband William Copelin; her parents, John Revis Chancelor and Ruby Sides Chancelor and brothers J.R. Chancelor and Bruce Chancelor. Her nephews David Danner, Lee Chancelor, Shane Chancelor, Jeff Chancelor, Ryan Hoechten, and Chris Chancelor served as pallbearers.

husband Phillip; by his brothers and sisters, Gene Brown, Warren Brown, Pat Brown and wife Gloria, Mozelle Glende, Carolyn White and husband Ardell, Marilyn Perry and husband Tommy; by his former wife Helen Brown; and also many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Al lived his entire life in the Mauriceville community, proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army, and was a pile driver with Spence & Howe for many years before he started his own business. At his death he was the owner of Oakwood Funeral Home and cemetery in Mauriceville and was interred in that cemetery on June 21, 2011. As the service was held so soon after his death, those desiring to express condolences, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Allen “Al” Morris Brown Mauriceville

Bessie Brown Orange

Allen “Al” Morris Brown, 81, of Mauriceville, passed away on the night of June 20, after a battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 26, 1929 in Mauriceville to the late Walter and Altha Brown. Al was the third child in what would become a family of nine brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by two of his brothers, James Marvin Brown and Bruce Brown and his daughter Barbara Ann Shivers. Al is survived by his children, Edward Jones and wife Carolyn, Scott Coyle and wife Kristen, Kris Peet and husband Drew, Russell Brown and wife Jennifer, and Jennifer Drane and

Bessie Brown, 93, of Orange passed away Wednesday, June 22, at Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 25, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Burkheimer of Community Church. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Beaumont on May 24, 1918, Bessie was the daughter of George and Mary (Lazzio) Italliano. She was a wonderful Christian who loved to sing. Bessie was also an excellent cook and sold Avon for several years. Preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Brown and grandson, Trent LeBoeuf, Bessie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lillie and John McCue of Lake Hills; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Pat Brown of Orange; daughter and

son-in-law, Gladys and Gaylon Williams of Kountze; son and daughter-in-law, Shelton and Helen Brown of Orange; and daughters, Nell Mueller of San Antonio, Mary Carmichael of Converse, and Pat LeBoeuf of Vidor. She is also survived by her 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. Her grandsons, Jeff Brown, Jerry Brown, Roy McCue, James Brown, Charles Brown and Duane LeBoeuf served as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Rick McCue, Troy McCue and Kevin LeBoeuf.

Emma Mae Petitt Orange Emma Petitt, 64, of Orange died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born on Oct. 25, 1946, Emma was a homemaker. Emma is survived by her sons James Tillery of Abilene and Ron Dreggors of Orange; daughters Brenda Jannise and Marie LeBlanc both of Vidor; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

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DPS urges Texans to help prevent wildfires Staff Report

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The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to use caution and avoid situations that could cause wildfires to break out, especially during the July 4 holiday period. “Although fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate holidays like the Fourth of July, we are urging cities, counties and families to cancel fireworks plans this year,” said Steven C. McCraw, director of the DPS. “It’s just too dry, and our firefighting resources are stretched too thin to be able to cope with potentially massive outbreaks of fires caused by fireworks.” As of June 19, more than three million acres have burned in Texas during a fire season that started last December. Those 10,848 fires had a fiscal impact of more than $116 million in damage. Two volunteer firefighters—one from Cactus and one from Eastland—died in April while fighting fires. Since Dec. 21, 2010, wildfires also claimed 514 homes, while firefighters have saved 16,342 homes. As the statewide drought continues, concerns are building that even more fires will break out in Texas. An estimated 90 percent of all Texas wildfires are caused by human activity. The greatest single cause is when burning debris is not properly contained and sparks or burning trash blow into the air. To help prevent fires: · Be careful when pulling off a road or driving into a field. Hot catalytic converters can ignite dry vegetation. · Avoid burning trash. Even a barrel covered with a screen can allow a spark to escape, igniting nearby dry vegetation. · Do not use fireworks during holidays. · If you smoke in your car, extinguish cigarettes in vehicle ashtrays. Never toss a cigarette out of a car window, and don’t put cigarettes out on the ground. · Keep a fire extinguisher and water handy when working outdoors with equipment that gets hot, or involves sparks, such as welding equipment. Water down outdoor work areas in advance if possible. For more information on how to protect your home or ranch from wildfires, see the DPS website at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/pio_wildfire_awareness.htm and http://agrilife.tamu. edu/drought/. For more information on fire danger and advisories, see the Texas Forest Service website at: http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu.

Entergy ENsight is Customers’ Online Resource for Help Staff Report

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With the launch of Entergy’s redesigned ENsight web resource, all the efficiency information, tips and tools customers need to make smart energy- and money-saving choices are just a mouseclick away. Selecting the “Save Money on Your Bill” icon on the entergy.com and entergytexas.com home pages takes customers to newly improved ENsight, Entergy’s website to help customers save money on their bills. The enhanced site is a key component of Entergy’s “You’ve Got The Power” initiative offering multiple ways to help customers gain more control over energy use and receive assistance with energy expenses this summer. “ENsight is a powerful resource for customers, and now it’s easier to access, navigate and use than ever before,” said Vernon Pierce, customer service director for Entergy Texas. “The new and improved site has valuable tips for planning year-round and we’ve launched it just in time for the summer season – when electricity use rises along with the temperatures – to help customers prepare with an arsenal of energy-efficiency tools.” ENsight is customized for both residential and business customers. Residential customers can explore features in three main categories: a Home Energy Check-up tool, including lighting and appliance calculators; a plethora of simple tips to make your home or business more energy-efficient; and information about available energy-efficiency programs. For example, ENsight’s Simple Steps reminds customers that the refrigerator/freezer typically account for eight cents of every electric dollar, and standing in front of an open refrigerator door deciding what to get wastes a lot of energy and money. The website also clues customers in about other refrigerator and freezer efficiency tips – like the fact that side-by-side models use about 45 percent more energy than over-under two-door ones. The appliance calculator can estimate approximate energy costs of operating a particular fridge and freezer. “ENsight gives customers the power of knowledge and choice when it comes to saving money on their Entergy bills,” Pierce said. “We encourage customers to visit ENsight and learn about the many ways they can save on a single appliance or their entire house or business.” Entergy Texas provides electricity to more than 400,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity and it is the second-largest nuclear generator in the United States.

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Aubrey Reynolds and James Clayton Bourgeois were married June 25 at the Garden District in Orange. Aubrey is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Reynolds and the granddaughter of Cecil Allen and the late Catherine Allen, and Robert and Joan Reynolds. James is the son of Lyn and Betty Bourgeois and the grandson of Nina Bourgeois, and Alice and Rock Rothrock. Bridesmaids were Abby Reynolds, maid of honor, Hillary Benefield, Keely Benefield, and Kelly Barcak. Groomsmen were Thomas Steed, best man, Zach Bass, Daniel Bourgeois, Joel Bourgeois, and Jason Bourgeois. The junior bridesmaid was Sydney Bourgeois and the flower girls were Alex Bour-

geois and Julia Bourgeois. Caleb Bourgeois and Julia Bourgeois were the ring bearers. The Ushers were Jordan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Nathan Applebach, and Logan Burns.

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Night time will come and we’ll illuminate the sky With fireworks exploding so loud and so high. We’ll relive the past and vow to teach every kid Of the brave ones before us and what they really did. With humble hearts and prayer we will give thanks to God For the sacrifices of men now buried beneath the sod. From the past to the present, freedom came to me and you Honor them all, stand proud, and salute the red, white, and blue.

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BC Little League All Star team places second The Bridge City Little League nine year old All Star team came in second place overall in the District 32 Tournament with a 3-2 record.

Flounder taking up the slack DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

“To tell you the truth, I was just trying to get my two nephews on a few fish and now they think their uncle is Bill Dance,” laughed Clegg Breaux.” “I didn’t have anything but those big ol’ popping corks so I tied them on the kid’s rod with about a foot of line below them and a treble hook and started fishing.” Clegg said he caught a mixture of small shad and finger mullet and they just started drifting down the east shoreline of the ICW north of the DuPont Outfall Canal. “I never see anyone fishing that side so I figured I wouldn’t get in any body’s way. Darby and Kale caught three or four rat reds pretty quickly so my day was made early,” he added. As the incoming tide strengthened, he and the boys noticed that some kind of fish kept blowing up in the balls of small shad, swimming just outside the flooded grass. “Kale threw right in the middle of all of that bait,” said Clegg, “and caught the biggest flounder I had ever seen, but I haven’t caught that many flounder fishing Toledo Bend!” By the time they decided swimming at the sand bar was more appealing

Top row: Coach-Robert Hamm and Manager-Todd Yadon. Not pictured: Coach-Darren Wilson. Standing: Tanner Wilson, Jacob Harvey, Jordan Alexander, Logan Hamm, Colby Gonzales, Colby Collins.Kneeling: Kent Michael, Cameron Yadon, Ryan Ellis, Kadeon Evans, Luke Mulholland, and Peyton Miller.

than any more fishing, they had one keeper red, two big croaker, and fourteen flounder in the cooler. Clegg later added that his neighbor said their giant flounder weighed about three pounds, but every fish was over 16 inches long. Not a bad morning for fishing in a 25 mph wind. Breaux’s neighbor fished basically the same program, a little closer to Cow Bayou, the following two days and was limited by eight o’clock each day. He

was fishing mud minnows on a short leader under a Mansfield Mauler. He also told Clegg that he started catching flounder in the shallow water long before he ever saw the first balls of shad. The flounder bite has been really strong for well over a month now, but too few local anglers are taking advantage of it. The redfish and trout just went nuts in the lake for about a ten day stretch and regardless of how productive the flounder bite may have been at

the time, it was relegated to the back burner. Ironically enough, for most folks it is not a matter of not knowing how to catch flounder, it is just viewed as a less than exciting tactic. There is no running and gunning, no chasing birds, no top water feeding frenzy, just a slow methodical bite that can result in a five fish limit that is hard to beat at the supper table. COLBURN PAGE 2B

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Colburn: Fishing from page 1B Riggleman’s left unemployed after dispute The flounder bite that Clegg and his nephews found is really about as fast and exciting as flounder fishing can get. Being able to see the shad explode into the air and expecting a bite when you make an accurate cast is not the norm for the veteran flounder enthusiast. They are more accustomed to setting up around the mouth of a drain or bayou and patiently crawling live bait across the bottom on a Carolina rig. For my money, the more enjoyable approach is to work the shoreline with small curly tail jig or tube jigs tipped with shrimp. That set up will not only fool flounder, but virtually every other species of fish in the area as well. When working the brackish waters of the river we have also caught bass, redfish, trout, stripers, and even a Spanish mackerel without ever changing lures. As a rule, drains and any structure that creates a current break are key areas to target rather than just blind casting long stretches of shoreline. Clegg and his nephews had great success making long drifts, but they admittedly found most of their fish under shad that they could see just beneath the surface. Areas like Black’s bay-

ou, Bridge, and Willow and Johnson’s are perhaps even better areas to fish this technique simply because you have so many outside bends to fish as well. It is not at all unusual to catch several flounder in a single bend as they pile up in anticipation of their next meal getting washed around the corner. As a rule, the more favorable tide when fishing the bayous is an outgoing tide. When fishing the shoreline of the lake, a good incoming tide is usually best as it will push the bait up into the roots of the cane. Make no mistake about it, flounder are not the most athletic of fish but they are aggressive and will ambush everything from a spinner bait to a half ounce Hoginar when they

decide to eat. I still question the long term value of the 14 inch minimum length regulation, but there is no denying that a two pound flounder stuffed with crab meat dressing and served with a baked potato is hard to top when it comes to eat-

Every controversy always has two sides. Last week’s fiasco involving the resignation of Washington Nationals’ manager Jim Riggleman before the 2011 major league season even reached the halfway mark stunned the baseball world. Riggleman apparently thought he had become a permanent interim manager, after taking over for

the fired Wa shington manager Manny A c t a mid-way through the 2009 s e a son. He had been hired as bench coach at the start of the 2009 season. He managed the Nationals during the 2010 season and the team’s front office picked up his option for the 2011 season. The Nats haven’t had

ing fish! Last Tuesday’s Sabine River bass tournament may well have been the toughest challenge thus far. The wind was howling and a big incoming tide had the water stacked up in the cuts and the bayous. Some of the stronger patterns of the past several weeks were literally flooded out and the larger bass were scattered. The team of Melvin Dunn and Jesse Borel apparently did the best job of solving the tough bite as they took home first

place money and the big bass check as well. Their winning total was 4.56 pounds and their big bass was a solid 3.02 pound fish. Mike Chargois and Kevin Blanchard cashed the second place check with 4.00 pounds of bass and Jonathan Simon and Kevin Vaughn finished third with 2.96 pounds. The next Triangle Tail Chasers tournament will be held in conjunction with the Hooter’s fund raiser on July 9th. The prize money will be even better and any weights recorded by members of the Tail Chasers Club will count towards year end totals. The tournament will be held out of Ancelet’s Marina.

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record

a winning record this late in the season for six years, but they caught fire during June and won a 1-0 game over Seattle last Thursday which was their 11th victory in their last 12 games. The victory gave Washington a 3837 record for the season. Riggleman asked General Manager Mike Rizzo before the game if they could meet to discuss his future with the team on Friday, when the Nats arrived in Chicago for the start of their interleague series with the White Sox. Rizzo declined his re-

quest to discuss the option on his contract for 2012, saying that a decision about Riggleman didn’t fit into the team’s timing. Actually Riggleman had asked Rizzo to discuss the matter during spring training, and again when the regular season began, but was turned down both times. Riggleman told Rizzo that he wasn’t getting on the team bus, after the Seattle victory, if Rizzo refused to talk to him, and then he resigned. KAZ PAGE 3B

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Kaz: Riggleman from page 2B Riggleman told Rizzo that he wasn’t getting on the team bus, after the Seattle victory, if Rizzo refused to talk to him, and then he resigned. Several hours after Riggleman stunned the team, his agent Burton Rocks said that Riggleman had made his own decision. “He felt hurt and disrespected,” Rocks explained. “They refused to have a meeting. That spoke volumes to him about what they thought,” Rocks continued. “Riggleman was in a situation where he felt he was not wanted. And he had to make a change. They were forcing his hand.” “It wasn’t too much to ask that Riggleman’s option be exercised under the circumstances,” wrote Jon Heyman of SI.com. “His team certainly was out-performing expectations. Unlike in the case of players’ options, managerial options are picked up months or even years before the deadline all the time, in part because they are usually for a lot less money than player contracts, and managers don’t carry the same injury risks. “Managerial options also provide another benefit. They send a message to the players that their manager isn’t merely a

short-timer, which sends a message to high-priced players that he is here to stay,” Heyman’s article concluded. The Monday Washington Times wrote, “Riggleman has come in for the brunt of the criticism and in the minds of many, he didn’t live up to the terms of his agreement. Besides, it’s always easier to bash the guy who left than to take a long, hard look at the one who remains.” It must be pointed out that Rizzo confronted the Lerner Family, which owns the Washington Nationals, about his future as general manager, and the family finally committed a five-year extension on his contract last year. Riggleman was working for $600,000 this year and the option for 2012 was only for $700,000. By comparison, the best umpires in the major leagues earn about half of Riggleman’s salary, around $300,000. “It’s been brewing for a while,” the 58-year-old Riggleman told ESPN. com. “I know I’m not Casey Stengel, but I do feel like I know what I’m doing. It’s not a situation where I felt like I should continue on such a short leash.” Riggleman said Thursday that he was fully

aware he was leaving one of the precious 30 managerial jobs in the majors, but for him it was a matter of principle. “It’s about me,” Riggleman said. “It’s about looking in the mirror and feeling like I’ve got to answer to myself. In today’s world in major sports, it’s not a good environment to work when the manager or head coach in football, or whatever, is on a short leash. “Too many negatives can come out of it. You’re walking on egg shells too often. You can’t think out of the box as much. I thought after 10 years I’d earned the right to have a little bit longer leash,” he continued. “It’s like saying I’m not going to get married until I have a steady job. You’ll never get married. You make the decision you feel is right and Mike felt the decision was to not move forward with me,” Riggleman concluded. It didn’t take Rizzo long to fill Riggleman’s shoes.

The 68-year-old Davey Johnson is being brought out of the cedar chest to manage the Nationals for the remainder of the season, and perhaps beyond. Johnson has worked under some interesting owners—Marge Schott in Cincinnati, Peter Angelos in Baltimore, Rupert Murdoch in Los Angeles—so there shouldn’t be much about the Nationals that throws him. And as far as Jim Riggleman is concerned, when he walked out on the Washington Nationals last Thursday, he may have walked out of major league baseball, too. After all, nobody wants to hire a man who has the reputation of being a quitter. Ironically, San Francisco Giants’ manager, Bruce Bochy, had chosen Riggleman along with Arizona Diamondbacks’ manager Kirk Gibson as bench coaches for this year’s All-Star game. KAZ PAGE 4B

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Kaz: Riggleman from page 3B Bochy was searching for a replacement for Riggleman at this writing. KWICKIES...The Houston Astros scored 10 runs and pounded out 10 extra-base hits but still fell 14-10 to the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The two most reliable hands in the bullpen—Wilton Lopez and closer Mark Melancon—who came into the game with a collective 2.12 ERA in 68 innings spread over 69 appearances, allowed a combined nine runs on 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings and failed to prevent a sweep by the red-hot Rays. The Astros have lost 17 of their last 22 games and are by far the worst team in the major leagues with a 28-51 record through Sunday’s action. After an off-day Monday the Astros swung back into action with a three-game series with the Texas Rangers that began Tuesday at Minute Maid Park,

followed by a visit by the mighty Boston Red Sox for three games this weekend. There’s a movie being made by Warner Bros. about a strange trade that took place during spring training in 1973 when New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich called a news conference to say they had swapped families—including wives, children and pets. Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will play the two pitchers. After being retired from the NFL for four years to start a TV career, Tiki Barber wants to play pro football again. “I need to prove to myself that I can be successful at something,” Barber explained on HBO’s Real Sports. “I know I’m going to be successful as a football player.” He suggests he simply was a failure at NBC. “Once you try and fail, it’s hard to keep trying,” Barber concluded.

The College World Series championship has come down to two Southeast Conference rivals— defending champion South Carolina (53-14) and Florida (53-17). The best-of-three series began Monday in Omaha and continued Tuesday with a rubber game set for Wednesday if necessary. The Gamecocks have won a record 14 straight NCAA tournament games and are favored to repeat. But the Gators will have something to say about it. JUST BETWEEN US...There’s a membership drive going on right now and through the entire month of July at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange where the usual initiation fee is being waived during the membership drive. Despite the unusually dry

weather we’ve had for the past month, the course is in excellent shape for the golfers. Social memberships also are available for non-golfers with access to the swimming pool, tennis courts and for all the delicious food served in the clubhouse. Come out and take a look at what’s being offered or call the office at 409-883-9392.

San Francisco 49ers great Joe Montana was injured in an accident over the weekend and was not be able to discuss his luxury hotel project with the Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday night. It was reported that Montana took a tumble while riding an all-terrain vehicle on his ranch near Calistoga. Montana was not seriously hurt, but his injuries did require stitches above his eye. Still, his injuries were enough to keep him from appearing before the Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday, his attorney Robert Mezzetti said in a letter to Mayor Jamie Matthews. Montana is hoping to build a hotel, restaurants and sports bars on two city-owned parcels near the proposed new 49ers stadium. Mezzetti asked that the discussion of the hotel project be postponed to an unspecified date. “Please forgive any inconvenience caused by this unex-

July 2 marks anniversary of Earhart vanishing Penny LeLeux For The Record

Donning a helmet and goggles, one 10 minute flight in an open-cockpit biplane was all it took. She was hooked for life. Amelia Earhart is possibly the world’s most famous female aviator. On July 2, it will be 64 years since she was last heard from over the Pacific Ocean. It was one of the last legs of her attempted flight around the world when her radio went silent. Earhart broke many records in aviation history. She was the first woman to make a trans-atlantic flight (as a passenger) and she was the first person to make two flights across the Atlantic. She was the first woman to make a solo flight over the Atlantic. Amelia held records for the greatest distance by a woman crossing the Atlantic and also for the shortest time. In 1935 she was the first person to successfully cross the Pacific from Hawaii to California. Ten pilots had previously lost their lives in similar attempts. She spent time on the lecture circuit before attempting her flight around the world. Earhart and her navigator Fredrick Noonan started their first leg of their trip around the world from California to Hawaii on March 17, 1935. A mishap with the plane in Hawaii delayed the trip. They were off again, this time in the opposite direction, from California to Florida on May 21, 1937. Departing Florida on June 1, they headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico. They skirted the northeast edge of South

America, flew to Africa, across the Red Sea on to Karachi. Their next stops were Calcutta, Rangoon, Bangkok, Singapore and Bandoeng. A Monsoon prevented departure from Bandoeng for several days and gave time for repairs to the plane. Earhart came down with dysentery that lasted for several days. On June 27 the pair headed for Port Darwin, Australia. They traveled on to Lae in New Guinea. Having flown 22,000 miles of the 29,000 mile journey, only the Pacific Ocean was left to conquer. Amelia left Lae headed east at precisely 00:00 hours Greenwich Mean Time on July 2, 1937. The last voice transmission from Earheat was received at 20:14 GMT by the Coast Guard Cutter the Itasca. It was determined that the plane went down 35-100 miles off the coast of Howland Is-

land. President Roosevelt spent over $4 million dollars searching for Earhart using nine naval ships and 66 aircraft for 16 days. No trace has ever been found of Earhart, Noonan or the plane.

pected event,” Mezzetti said in the letter. “I expect Mr. Montana will be able to appear in the near future.” Montana and his partners -including former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. -- are seeking an 18-month exclusive negotiating agreement to develop a 7-acre city-owned parcel to “complement the 49ers stadium” They want to build a hotel and entertainment complex on the property, which is next to the planned 49ers stadium. Matthews, who got a headsup from Montana’s lawyers early Monday about the delay,

said he couldn’t disclose more details about the accident but thought it would push back the Hall of Famer’s appearance by “a few more weeks.” He said city officials are already working with Montana’s group to figure out when to reschedule. The mayor added that he wanted Montana’s fans to know that the former quarterback “is OK.” “Mr. Montana, through his representatives, was very upset because he really wanted to be able to come, because he’s committed to this project,” Matthews said.

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LCJH students paint through summer Kathy Rector

For The Record While other students spend their summer free time vacationing, splashing in pools, shopping at the mall, or just being couch potatoes, Little Cypress Junior High students Courtney Price and Sydney Smith joined with Art Teacher Cindy Claybar to make their LCJH Hill-Bennett Cafetorium a beautiful place for students and teachers to return to next school year. “Administrators have been asking me for some time to take on this project, but I

wanted the students to have an active role in the design and production of the mural,” Claybar said. “I also knew I had to have just the right students that would be dedicated enough to see the project through to completion. Courtney and Sydney were the perfect two.” The only guideline administrators provided was they wanted it to be a landscape design. Claybar and her students took it from there using some pictorial landscapes from the internet and books to provide inspiration and then made a design all their own.

The mural consists of mountains, Aspen trees, a pond, a stream, wildflowers, and some strategically placed animals that will find viewers finding something new in the mural each time they sit down for lunch. “I think when they asked for a landscape they probably expected us to just do some basic grass, trees, and flowers with a sky,” seventh grader Sydney Smith said. “With Mrs. Claybar’s teaching we were able to do something that will hopefully transport people’s minds during lunch to a calm tranquil setting away from the

hustle and bustle of the daily school rush.” Normally commissioning work like this would be well beyond the school budget and require fundraising or public sponsorship. Now, more than ever, under the statewide public education massive budget cuts, schools are forced to find more creative ways to make campuses a better place for all. Relying on student groups under the direction of dedicated sponsors often volunteering their time is one way administrators can make learning fun and fulfill the requirements of unfunded mandates. Claybar is the Art Club sponsor and Price and Smith both served as art club officers last school year. “Sydney and I attended a student council summer workshop a few weeks ago where one of the focuses was community service and ways we could assist our administrators,” eighth grader Courtney Price said. “I saw painting this mural as a way to give back to the LCJH community by making our cafeteria a prettier place to dine.” In addition to this project Claybar also volunteered time this summer to teach a one week Artventures Camp where proceeds benefitted the LCJH Art Program. She will do another camp later this summer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where all proceeds will benefit the church. Students interested do not have to be members of St. Francis to enroll in the program, and parents can contact the church directly for more information and to register for the program. “I feel God has graced me

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my church, and my community, and the school,” Claybar said. LC-M CISD Director of Secondary Curriculum, Stacey Brister, certainly agreed. “Cindy is very talented and a blessing to the students she teaches. I had heard there was some permanent artwork going up on the walls of the cafeteria so I decided to just go over and check it out. I was truly amazed at the fine details of these paintings, Brister said. “ Mrs. Claybar and her students have done a tremendous job. This is a work of art LCJH will enjoy on a daily basis and have to treasure for years to come.”

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Just a Saturday at the Park

Penny LeLeux For The Record

“Cops and Kids” was held Saturday at Claiborne West Park. “It was a success,” said event coordinator John Badeaux. “We had a lot of children, a lot of happy emergency personnel bonding with the children. It was a wonderful time.” An officer in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, this was Badeaux’s fourth year to head the event. “Cops and Kids” was started 17 years ago to help build a relationship between children and law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office wanted to show youngsters that cops were ‘good guys’ and not to be feared. They wanted children to feel comfortable coming to officers if they need help. The event has grown in size every year. They were prepared for over 1,700 youngsters Saturday.

Along with blow up slides, kids could ride a train that was built by Joe Droddy, or in a horse drawn covered wagon. A petting zoo was set up where children could feed the animals. Cowboy Church had their chuck wagon on display. There was a clown and children received balloon toys and animals created by volunteers. Several area child care centers, including some from Jefferson County used the event as one of their summer field trips. Kids munched on hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and watermelon. Local inmates were on hand to help with tasks as needed. Badeaux said chairing the event has been a blessing to him and he will continue to head the project. “This is a great function and it bonds the children with emergency personnel, law enforcement, fire department, Coast Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife, even our Juvenile Probation office was out here. It’s a great day and it’s a great adventure for the children.”

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Texas Highway Patrol increases patrols to stop drunk drivers during the July Fourth holiday During the Independence Day Holiday, the Texas Highway Patrol will conduct focused DWI patrols in highrisk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. The enhanced patrols target impaired driving and are funded through a grant from the Texas Depart-

ment of Transportation. The increased patrols are scheduled for June 27 through July 6. All available DPS troopers will patrol during this time to keep the traveling public safer by keeping drunk drivers off the roadways. “Highway travel increases during the Fourth of July holiday, and we want to make sure that everyone is driving sober and getting to their destinations safely,” said Chief David G. Baker, the DPS assistant director of the Texas Highway Patrol. “Anyone who plans on drinking, should also plan

on having someone else drive them home.” Troopers are also participating in Operation Holiday and Operation C.A.R.E. from July 1 to July 4, both of which provide increased patrol to make holiday travel safer. In addition to looking for drunk drivers, troopers will focus on seat belt violators and speeders. Last year during the extended holiday weekend, DPS troopers made 617 DWI arrests, issued 8,882 speeding citations and ticketed more than 1,600 seat belt and child safety seat violators. With the ongoing drought and the high-risk of wildfires, DPS asks that all drivers avoid tossing cigarettes out of their vehicle. Drivers should also avoid stopping or parking vehicles in grass, which can catch fire when it comes in contact with an automobile’s catalytic converter.

Orange Police Beat for June 22- June 28 Staff Report

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Five burglaries with forced entry to residences or non-residences; four burglaries, unlawful entry to a residence; two Class A, family violence offenses; 10 cases of damaged

property; two disorderly conduct; flight to avoid prosecution/confinement; five instances of found property; one instance of fraud, false statement; possession of weapon; three public intoxications; eight traffic accidents, one with private property damage,

five with vehicle damage, one with injury; two traffic hazards and traffic arrests; unauthorized use of an auto; two vehicle thefts; 18 warrants served; four aggravated assaults, non-family with weapons; one aggravated assault, family with a knife; shoplift-

Orange County District Court - Marriages Aly A. Lauji and Laila Kara Dondi L. Wright and Brandi R. Hoffpauir Jarrod J. Jackson and Ashton N. Brown Randall D. Kilmer and Naomi J. Keith Travis T. Youngbloom and Betty A. Cope Mark L. Phillips and Alishia L. Mickey James R. Gilliam and Kelly N. Wood

Larry A. Denson and Kathryn M. Phillips Floyd D. Fleeman and Evelyn S. Stephens Ty Z. Mouton and Renee N. Hunter Jeffery S. Ross and Amparo G. Fernandez Jaime R. Capps and Allison R. Pike Jerry Williams Sr. and Brigette L. Folks Geoffery E. Simmons and Corry J. Raley Ricky L. Woodard Jr. and Kristin R. Lewing

Orange County District Court - Divorces Connie Lynette Heflin and James Daniel Heflin Lenard Wayne Outlaw and Anne Marie Outlaw Karen Rena Hopson and Jeffery Glen Hopson Brittany Ann Bell and Nathan Ryan Bell Kathy Gann Taylor and Jerry Wayne Taylor Angela Palmer Flannigan and Michael Patrick Flannigan Michael Roland Couder and Tracey Renee Couder Judith Domec Cox and Ernest Williams Cox Jr. Pamela Sue Lancon and Leroy Lancon Nay Carter Strickland III and Donna D. Strickland Annie Ogden and Wyman E. Ogdan Connie Elizabeth Perez and Joshua Bert Perez ing; possession of synthetic narcotic; two larceny, from vehicle or yard/land; possession of liquor; six miscellaneous incidents; runaway (juvenile);

Connie Burch Hardin and James Wesley Hardin Gina K Boudreaux and Lawrence E. Bolfing Jr. Robert Foxwood Hollier and Bonnie Marie Hollier Terry Douglas Seal and Laura Elaine Seal Brett Harmon Holton and Maggien Bagwell Holton Jaci J. Harrison and Justin M. Harrison Heather E. Chapman and Ernest J. Chapman Kelly Hock and David Hock Valerie Kay Phillips Stanley and Blake Lee Stanley Jessica Gibson and Jason Gibson Ronnie Edwards Stutts Sr. and Brandy R Phillips Roy Lynn Bailey and Brandee Jayne Bailey

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An Orange woman was sentenced to spend time in federal prison according to U.S. Attorney, John M. Bales. Sandra H. Cooper, the former president of the The Orange County Employee’s Federal Credit Union, was sentenced to 63 months. She pleaded guilty to money laundering in Feb. In addition to spending time in prison, she was also ordered to pay restitution in Attorney

the amount of $1,178,340.. Cooper embezzled approximately $1,164,340.00 of credit union funds over a four and a half year period, and was indicted by a federal grand jury in Dec. 2010. The credit union was housed in the building adjacent to the Orange County courthouse, and only employed two employees. Customers of the credit union were insured by the NCUA Board, a federal agency similar to the FDIC.

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Getting religion back to the basics Mike Louviere For The Record

about is accountability for one’s actions. He feels that a church should have a definite plan and action for dealing with what he calls “gross deliberate sins.” “These are sins that affect people other than me. If for instance, I commit adultery, biblically, the church should deal with this. There should be a church court to deal with the sin. The church is teaching that once you accept Christ, you can do no wrong. This is wrong and the church should have a plan to make a person accountable for their sins. This is in the book and very detailed,” said Henry. “If you are looking for a book that is tolerant of today’s society and the effect on morals and family values, then do not buy the book. This is not what you will get.” In dealing with troubled youth and teaching Bible classes to persons that have been hurt in their dealings with the church, Henry felt led to write his book. He spent two years doing research, one year doing the actual writing, and a year and seven months editing, rewriting, and adding to the book. He was able to secure funding for the book and has several investors in the project. Henry is on a definite mission to right the wrongs that have been done to people that have had their lives deeply affected by churches who, he feels, have either not done what was needed or have done the wrong thing in dealing with people who did not conform to their philosophy. “Just because a person is divorced does not mean that he cannot contribute to his church. In my 32 years

One man’s concern about the state of organized religion has led him to put his ideas into print. After a six year period in the military and 13 years of working with troubled youth, Joseph Henry is convinced that religion is following the permissiveness of today’s society and needs to get back to the basics. Henry’s book, Back to the Basics: It’s God’s Way or the Highway, may seem to be a little harsh and in your face, but it is the way Henry feels religion needs to be. “I am convinced that churches today are getting away from morals and family issues. It seems that churches are mainly concerned about money. I do not believe that churches properly deal with judgment and forgiveness. If you do something wrong and give a lot of money things will be swept under the rug. My book outlines the way that these issues should be dealt with,” said Henry. Henry believes that many preachers want to gain personal wealth and want their congregations to believe that they will gain wealth in their lives. “This attitude about wealth is wrong. In the Bible a wealthy man had a pair of shoes, some clothes, food and water, and a place to lay his head,” said Henry. “We have let ourselves be led away from these basics and into a life that pursues wealth.” Henry’s 30 chapter book deals with 34 issues that affect all churches. One of the issues that Henry feels strongly

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Three of these six members should be disciples that would be qualified to start a new church once the original church reaches the 300 member mark. “I do not feel that a church can monitor the actions of over 300 members. That is just about all that can be observed and dealt with when there is a problem or some ‘gross deliberate sin’ within the membership,” said Henry. “I plan to start my own church based on the plan in the book. The name of the church will be: First

Church of the House of God.” Henry’s book will be available as an e book on Wednesday, June 29. The print edition will be available on July 15. There will be a local book signing on Aug 6 at Reader’s Choice on MLK in Orange. A signing will be held in Sept at the Beaumont VA clinic and at the Houston VA hospital in Oct. The book will also be available from Henry at a reduced price. Information about the book is available on the publisher’s website: www.iuniverse.com

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of attending church I have seen people put out to pasture because they were divorced, or had tattoos or do not look like the church feels like they should. They only look at the outside of the person and not the inward person. I address these issues and also the issues that cause splits in the church. I know of one church that split because of a difference in the color of carpet. Our churches need to be concerned with morals and values and not the superficial things of life,” said Henry. “The Bible teaches that we should start in our communities, then go outside to the state, and finally work out to the world. We should not be going out to the foreign world and leave things undone here at home.” Henry feels that the last 30 years have shown a decline in the morals and attitude of the church. The church has conformed to society instead of holding fast to the basics of Bible based religious teaching. “Our churches have gotten away from the basics of religion. We need to go back to these basics and be less concerned with money as a form of wealth, to set standards for family values, and to hold people accountable for their actions,” said Henry. The last chapter in Henry’s book deals with establishing a church. It is very detailed in how to start the church, staff the church, and even includes a suggested floor plan. One definite suggestion is to limit a church to 306 members. The book outlines definite levels of leadership. Of the membership there should be 300 members and six staff members.

and July 21. July 5th is Go Green Adventures, July 7 is Adventures in cooking, July 19 is Imagine that Adventure and July 21 is Splash Adventures. For more information or to have a registration form mailed to you, contact the church at 409 886-1291, Monday-Friday, 9 am to noon. Form may be picked up during those same days and times. Registration must be received by June 30 and there is a limited enrollment.

The third of three Buckle Series Playdays was rescheduled to Saturday, July 9 because of the rain last week. Events will be at the Cowboy Church of Orange County Arena located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Events include barrels, poles, speed race, baton race and flag race. Buckles will be awarded at the end of the Playday. Special classes will include lead line, mutton busting and stick FBC Orange to celebrate July 4 horse races, with special awards presented at the end of Playday. First Baptist Church of Orange will celebrate July 4 with a paRegistration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m and the events begin at 10 a.m. All age groups are welcome. For more information contact triotic service of worship, recognitions, and Bible teaching. The Debbie Vance at 409-745-0656 or Alice Castille at 409-313-6621. service called “ A Celebration of Freedom” will be held Sunday, July 3, at 11 a.m. The church is located at 602 W. Green Avenue. The Adult Choir Music Ministry will present the mini-musical, Faith UMC to host Kidz Aventure Camp “The Patriot Song,” during the worship service. The community is invited to attend. Barry Bradley is the church’s minister and Faith United Methodist Church located at 8608 MLK Jr, Drive, John Bickham is the worship minister. For more information, Orange,Tx. 77632, will be having their annual Kidz Adventure contact the church office, 409-886-7461 or visit the church’s Camp- 2011 during July. The dates of the camp are July 5, 7, 19 website, www.fbco.org.

Church Directory Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Charles Walton Music Director Dan Cruse Morning Worship Sunday 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Provided

Apostolic Pentecostal Church IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Rev. Leo Anderson Sunday Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sunday: 2 p.m. • Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703 or 409-779-4702

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!

Harvest Chapel

200 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”

Cowboy Church of Orange County

H.K. Clark & Sons 4874 HWY 87 ORANGE

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

West Orange Christian Church

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday: Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. Nursery provided For a ride, please call 735-4234

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Pastor Brad Morgan E-mail office@stpaulfamily.org Sunday Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship Experience - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth on Sunday Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m. For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus and Me) Club

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church Orangefield

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sunday: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship Service- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth and Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com Website: www.fbcof.com

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502 Sixth Street, Orange 409-886-7466 Pastor: Rev. John Warren Dir. of Fine Arts & Music: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Dir. of Youth & Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Sunday: Worship in the Chapel: 8:15 a.m., Celebration Service in Praise Center: 8:55 a.m., Sunday School for all ages: 9:50 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary: 11 a.m., UMYF & Methodist Kids: 5 p.m. Web site: www.fumcorange.org

Celebrating 50 years

Ross Talmadge (409) 735-4047

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

St. Paul United Methodist Church

608 Dogwood St., Orange (2 streets behind Horseman Store) 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday morning services 10 a.m., Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

900 Lansing Street, West Orange 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service - 10:40 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m. “Our church family welcomes you”

1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sunday Morning 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 5 p.m.

Knox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr, & Philip Clark

First Baptist Church of Bridge City

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Field Workers Field Workers 20 temporary positions; approx 3 months; Duties: to plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. $8.97 per hour; Job to begin on 7/25/11 through 10/25/11. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; ¾ guaranteed of contract. Employment offered by Welcome North, L.L.C. located in St. James, LA. Worksite is located in St. James, LA and Lakeland, LA. Applicants may call employer for interview (225) 473-9548 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency using job order # 386119. For more info regarding your nearest SWA you may call (409) 839-8045.

. CARPENTER WORK THE SMALL JOBS THE BIG BOYS WON’T TOUCH. Carpenter work, vinyl siding, minor plumbing & more, call for free estimates, Call Larry English at (409) 882-1471 or 8824288

Pre-Pass, Mileage pay-same loaded or empty. $500 Signon Bonus. Must have: TWIC Card, CDL-A with Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement. 18 mo. Current TT exp. EOE/MF/V/D. Apply Online: www.hytt.com/ jobsForDrivers 800-800-5856 APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111. KENMORE WALL MOUNT GAS oven w/ LED read out, 21.5” wide, 30.5 “ tall. 23.25 “ deep, $85; Kenmore gas cook top, 19” x 27”, $45, both used only 2 years, (409) 553-3332. FRIDGIDARE REFIG., runs good, white, $150, (409) 6512520. Whirlpool AC 26,000 BTUs, Kenmore Freezer, Kenmore Refrigerator, 5-burner gas heater, 3-burner gas heater, gas stove, US Craftsmaster 30 gal. gas hot water heater. Call 409-920-1082 FURNITURE FULL BED SET, complete set w/ mattress, $450, (409) 6709272 or 886-5725.

2 WOODEN DESKS, light oak, $25 ea.; heavy metal desk, $50, (409) 882-0072. LOST & FOUND

TREADMILL - PROFORM XP 680 Crosstrainer. Paid $860, will take $450. Also, 50 year collection of Tiara Glassware. Call 409-886-3040

FOUND, MALE CAT, in BC off John St., black & white, nutered, please call (409) 735-3590.

SEARS CROSSWALK TREADMILL. Used less than 15 hours. $125. Call 409-8867672.

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BENNY BARNES RECORD collection. This collection consists of 60 of his 45 RPM records, all are in excellent cond., asking $440, Call Tony at (409) 718-6785.

BEAUTIFUL DOLL COLLECTION MUST SEE! will consider all reasonable offers, call for an appointment to see, (409) 886-5725 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY RINGS, 1 Kt. A marque diamonds, 14Kt. gold, $850, (830) 822-7050. I HAVE A LIKE NEW SCOOTER that my grandmother, who recently passed away, used very rarely. I am wanting to sell it to a person in need. I am asking $1,200 o.b.o. Give me a call at 409-332-9263. WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER, $350 for both; 1 1/2 Ton Fredrich A/C unit, $150; Hotpoint gas stove, $150; Dearborn heater w/ blower, $150; fire proof safe, $400; ‘85 Mercury Marquee, excellent shape, $1,500, (409) 8833883.

CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER 42’’ cut - 18hp New battery, blades, filters. Newly rebuilt starter. $550.00 409988-3932. BOX TRAILER, 4’ x 8’, good cond., all sides & top removable, $750; gas grill; Golf cart, needs batteries, (409) 7462636. OKRA FOR SALE! Cooked or raw, (409) 626-2377. FREE CANNING PEARS, (409) 882-4167 or 792-0636. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 10-inch table saw. Used condition but still works well. $125.00, Call Judy @ 409882-0240.

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670-3982 or 883-8372. RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

16’x20’x12’H BARN, 4 years old, can be moved, $2,500; Kenmore washer and dryer, 4 years old, $100 ea., (409) 738-2906

2 ABANDONED DOGS, sisters, free to good homes, about 1 yr. old, good with kids & other pets, wormed, have ads & picts. on Bridge City Classified.com, call Amy @ 920-3765.

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Bridge City, Texas. These plots are in Lot 119 Block A Spaces #3 & #4 - Section 2 of Garden of the Last Supper. $1,200 per plot, $2,200 for both. Call 214-704-9519 or 972-333-1000 if interested.

GERMAN & AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD MIX, male, neutered, all shots & wormed, must have fenced yard, (409)746-9502.

SERVICES HOUSEKEEPING, reasonable rates, reliable service, references available, Call Anna @ (409) 670-3389.

PUBLIC NOTICE: I AM TRYING TO FIND a nice, blonde lady who helped me in the Walmart parking lot (in Orange) and unloaded my groceries in the rain. She left a package of hers in my buggy and I’d like to return this to her. If anyone knows who she is or if she’s the lady, please call me on my cell at 409-779-7076.

PETS & LIVESTOCK 2 BEAUTIFUL KITTENS, free to good homes, shots & wormed: one grey Tabby W/ white markings, &big eyes; on pretty Calico w/ beautiful markings, both friendly and healthy, (409) 988-6551. HELP ME FIND A NEW HOME! My mommy passed away, I’m a 6 yr. old neutered male cat, only knew the inside life (409) 886-8630.

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

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REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS 1/1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS, liv. / kit & bath down, granite counter tops, all S.S. appliances, tile floors, cathedral ceiling w/ fans, carpet upstairs, concrete patio & parking, No Pets, $500 monthly + elec. & water + dep., call for an appointment at (409) 7356277 or 626-1968. (ss)

3/2/1 IN BCISD, CA/H, on 1 acre, outside city limits, call for info @ (409) 670-2620 or 735-3237. 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)

MAGNOLIA TRACE APARTMENTS, Bridge City, special 2/1 w/ laundry room in Apt., $625 monthly + $500 dep., (extremely nice409) 8861737, leave message. (7/6)

3/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, full baths, laundry room, CA/H, new carpet throughout, very clean, stove & refrig. & dishwasher, water & garbage paid, $675 Monthly + dep., references req., Call (409) 474-1518 to see. Available Now!

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL SPACES on Texas Ave. & Roundbunch Rd., BC, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 7352030. (M&R)

3/1 & 2/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 & $400 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (7/6)

FORMER LAWYER’S OFFICE, just off Texas Ave., $1,200 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

2/2 IN BCISD, w/ fireplace, $750 monthly + $750 dep., (409) 656-8826.

MINI STORAGE SPACES, $40 monthly & up, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

HOME SALES OWNER FINANCE. 2211 Travis. 3/1/1. $36,900. $3000 down, $364 a month. Call 409-504-5945.

APPROX. 900 SQ. FT., very nice, 1 bath, $500 monthly; Approx. 1,200 sq. ft., $650 monthly, both very nice, CA/ H, carpet, suitable for business or office, (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

2 FIXER - UPPERS: 3614 Kenwood, Orange, 3/1/1; 3900 A.W. Liprie, Orange, 2/1.5/2. Owner can finance, no credit check, legal contract, call Deborah @ (409) 920-2686.

HOME RENTALS 1/1 IN MAURICEVILLE, Log Cabin, in the woods, $550 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 7352030. (M&R)

SMALL HOUSE ON A LARGE LOT. Call 886-5545 or 779-1123. 4/2 W/CP ON 3 ACRES, OFISD, fireplace, 2 living areas, Lg. kitchen w/ island in middle, storage build., slab out back for garage (not finished), off Hwy 62 at 325 Goss, good nieghborhood, Call Tina @ (409) 284-6034 anytime for an appointment to see.

4-2 HOME IN COUNTRY. $500. deposit. $900. monthly. LCM schools. Call to see 409735-7268 or 293-0012 NICE 3/2/2, w/ granite counter tops, ceramic floors, $1,000 monthly + $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

close to Hwy 62, 1.9 acre tract, partially cleared, commercial/ residential, MMUD water & sewer available, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115. OFISD, 3 ACRES of cleared land on ridge off Tanglewood Rd, mature trees, small pond, owner financing is available, WOODRIDGE LAND CO., (409) 745-1115. TWO CEMETERY PLOTS in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Bridge City, Texas. These plots are in Lot 119 Block A Spaces #3 and #4 - Section 2 of Garden of The Last Supper. $1,200 per plot or $2,200 for both. Call 214 704 9519 or 972 333 1000 if interested 1/2 ACRE IN OFISD, 6370 McGill Rd., unrestricted, all utilities, asking $9,800, (254) 527-3805. (6/29)

HOME, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 15’ x 54’, 2/1, roll in shower, custom built handicap accessible, skirting, 2 porches w/ ramps, Must Sell Soon, asking $24,000 OBO, (409) 351-9260.

‘02 TOYOTA COROLLA. Runs great and gets excellent gas mileage; automatic, 4 door, CD player, airconditioning, keyless entry. 109K miles. $5,300. Call 409-886-5415.

MOBILES OK, 1.282 acres on 2 wooded lots in Mauriceville, LCMISD, MMUD water & sewer available, financing available, .WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115. MOBILE HOME SALES MANUF.

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LOST PARROT Lost 5/14/11, gray with red feathers Lost in the vicinity of Quincy St., BC, near St. Henry's. Last seen ﬂying towards Russel St. His name is Charlie, talks when alone. Reward for the return of our Parrot. If found please call (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524.

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THUR., FRI. & SAT., June 30 - July 2 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. 512 BRIDAL WREATH (behind movie theater in Orange). Large garage sale. Clothes, knick-knacks, dishes, toys. Must come see what we have!

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SAT., 2701 TERRACE CIRCLE, W.O., 6 till ? Adult clothes, comforter sets, household items, TONS of baby clothes (infant to age 6) & items, stroller, toys, More! SAT., 19603 HWY 62 S., ORG/BC, #35, next door to Winfree Baptist Church, 7 till 11. Drum set, baby toys, clothes, furniture, Much More!

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2 SEATER W/ NEW MOTOR and body, in excellent cond., $400, (409) 221-5119.

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‘07 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 HO, snorkeled w/ radiator kit, freshly over hauled w/ Wiseco parts, 28” Outlaw tires on 12” rims, $3,000, (409) 745-4685 after 4.

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1/2 ACRE IN QUAIL VALLEY, BC, on Oak Glenn St., the lot is ready for building, completely fenced with black vinyl chain link fencing, has pecan tree and Lg. Live Oak tree, This is a great neighborhood, (409) 735-3364.

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‘03 Grand Marquis

Automatic - Air, 68k, Red, Extended Cab

$13,000

‘98 Mercedes 4 Door

$5,850

C Class, clean,dark blue, air cond., auto. trans., Must see

‘07 Kia Sedona

8 PASSENGER VAN, air, auto. trans., rear power door! 53K miles

$10,900

‘04 Chevy Impala

74K miles, auto. transmission, air, very clean!!!

$8,950

‘03 Ford Exp. XLT

‘00 GMC Yukon

Air, Power $9,500 throughout $7,500 Automatic, BUY HERE! Famous FOR PAY HERE!

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$9,900

Automatic 4 wheel drive

‘05 Ford Mustang

$9,500

Automatic - Air, Clean, Power Steering and doors

‘07 Dodge Cargo Van

Extended, auto. trans., air, REAL CLEAN!

$7,000

‘06 Buick Lucerne

! D L SO

Green, 86k, Automatic, Air, Very Clean!

$9,900

Fronteer XE Crucab, Automatic - AIr

Automatic-Air, 58k, Like New! Must See!

$12,500

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$8,500

$7,900

‘03 Monte Carlo SS

‘00 Honda Accord

Automatic- Air, Nice

Automatic, Air, Very Nice!

$8,500

‘01 Isuzu Rodeo

Automatic - AIr

$6,500

‘03 Buick Century

Auto. 37k Miles Clean

$7,900

‘05 Chevy Impala

Automatic - Air

$8,500

! D L SO 4 door, Standard

$3,500

‘02 Grand Marquis

MERCURY GS 4 DOOR Auto. trans., air, 52,000 miles, CLEAN!

$7,900

‘03 Grand Marquis GS

Air cond., auto. transmission, 60K miles, VERY VERY CLEAN!

$7,500

‘03 Buick Lasabre

Automatic - Air. Nice

$8,500

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