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1. I dont guess anyone in the Orange Blossom Special golf tournament at Sunset Grove this weekend won the new Chevy Malibu or Cruze sponsored by Granger Chevrolet (Al LS75 Dean WOS78). But I know that Beverly Roberts Hanes LS61 must have been out there trying. 2. Congratulations to all of the Horatio Algier Award winners for 2013 but an even more special congratulations to our friend and classmate R.C. Slocum LS63 for being one of those honored with the award. The awards were presented this weekend. 3. Congratulations to Larry Lawson BC63 on about as wide a variety of life achievements as anyone I know. 4. The Bridge City Class of 63 will be celebrating their 50th Reunion. The Bridge City classes of 62 & 64 are invited to join them. The reunion will be Saturday, September 21, 2013. 5. Carl Rasmussen LS73 asked me to remind you of the That 70s Reunion for the Stark classes of 1970 to 1977 that will be held on September 21, 2013. 6. Congratulations to Harry (LS60) and Margie Stephens for celebrating 50 years in business at Harrys Appliance in Orange. 7. Tom Windham LS70 and his daughter Melissa worked on a mural at Art in the Park. Read bout Tom and Melissa in this Beaumont Enterprise Article. 8. Sylvia Dickey Smith LS58 has won First Place in the Novels for Adult Readers category in the 2012 communications contest sponsored by Press Women of Texas. 9. A very proud Ruby Gill Sharpe WO62 shares a photo and information regarding her sons, Mack Dunkin, recent award for academic achievement, community service, and on essay submissions. 10. Congratulations to Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt LS70 for his recognition in a feature article in the Orange Leader. 11. Frances Fisher LS70 has been one very busy lady. Read some recent articles about her. 13. Jack McClelland LS63 is on a motorcycle trip to California. Here are some photos and notes from his trip so far. 14. Thanks to Nick Vandervoort LS66 for the new aerial of Oranges Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavillion 15. You are invited to the Southeast Texas Motorcop Rodeo at Ford Park in Beaumont on Saturday. June 1, 2013. And you are also invited to support The 100 Club of Southeast Texas. 16. Death of Esperanza Hope Perez, mother of Dolores Cantu WO68. 17. Death of Victor Herm SM61 Brother of Mary Catherine Herm SM60 & Barbara Herm Womack SM63

1. I dont guess anyone in the Orange Blossom Special golf tournament at Sunset Grove this weekend won the new Chevy Malibu or Cruze sponsored by Granger Chevrolet (Al LS75 Dean WOS78). But I know that Beverly Roberts Hanes LS61 must have been out there trying. I came across to photos on Facebook related to the Orange Blossom Special golf tournament this weekend. One was on Beverly Roberts Hanes LS61 page and one on Granger Chevrolets page. I have written many times how Al Granger LS75 and brother Dean Granger WOS78, owners of Grangers Chevrolet are active in and supportive of so many of the things going on in and around Orange. They sponsored the winning prize for a hole in one on #14 in this tournament. In addition to that provided prizes for other holes and they provided an autographed Arnold Palmer print as well. I wanted to share this with you and to say thanks to Al and Dean for all that they do and to Beverly for all of her hard work to make sure everyone has fun in of the golf related things. A lot of people do not realize how much work goes into organizing events whether it is a golf tournament or a high school reunion.

Exciting news! Granger Chevrolet is sponsoring a car for a hole-in-one on #14 at our ladies Orange Blossom Special Golf Tournament April 4-5-6 at Sunset Grove Country Club. It is a 2-lady partnership tournament. Contact Beverly Hanes to enter. Thank You to Granger Chevrolet. Be sure and visit their website www.grangerchevolet.com and like their page. Ladies, we get to shoot at the pin from 138 yards.
Note from Beverlys Facebook page:

Beverly Roberts Hanes Not only are they sponsoring the car, but prizes on the other par 3s, plus donating the beautiful, collectible autographed print of Arnold James Palmer as well. 3

GrangerChevrolethelpedkickofftheSGCCWomensGolfAssn.OrangeBlossomTournamentwhich runsthroughSaturday...SomeluckyladyorladiesmaywinprizesonallthePar3holeswithone beingashotatanewChevyMalibuorChevyCruze.GoodLuckLadies.

Photos and info on Beverly, Al, & Dean on next page:

Beverly Roberts Hanes LS61 jhanes@gt.rr.com Orange, TX

Al Granger LS75 agranger@chevrolet.com Orange, TX

Dean Granger WOS78 dgranger@chevrolet.com Orange, TX

Congratulations to Dean and Kim Granger on the birth of their beautiful daughter. Dean says this is the first Granger grandchild. Fioriana Pia Granger 7.13 lbs. 20.5" Born: March 15, 2013

2. Congratulations to all of the Horatio Algier Award winners for 2013 but an even more special congratulations to our friend and classmate R.C. Slocum LS63 for being one of those honored with the award. The awards were presented this weekend. I saw a facebook posting by Larry Lawson BC63 congratulating R.C. for the award that he received. I did some more checking and found an article in the Houston Chronicle on March the 28th that was titled Aggie greats turn out to honor A & Ms winningest coach. I knew the article had to be about R.C. so I clicked on it. This is another highly prestigious honor that was bestowed on one of Oranges finest. I included some information and photos related to the award. Way to go R.C. R.C. Slocum: (From TAMU Times)

I am honored to receive this award from the Horatio Alger Association, Slocum said. The Associations mission of helping young people rise above their circumstances through scholarships and mentoring is important to me. This organization keeps alive the concept of America being a land of opportunity.

R. C. Slocum LS63 rslocum@tamu.edu College Station, TX

RC and Nel Slocum, Mike and Joann Cone


Thursday, March 28, 2013

AggiegreatsturnouttohonorA&Mswinningestcoach
Over 400 supporters joined in the celebration for R. C. Slocum, the winningest coach in Texas A&M history, Wednesday, March 20, at the Hilton Post Oak Hotel with all proceeds benefiting Horatio Alger scholarship programs. The celebration was applauded by the Chairman of the event Bill Dor, and was joined in Aggie spirit by, Host Committee members Fred Caldwell, Ray Childress, Mike Cone, David Dunlap, Mark E. Ellis, Jack Little, James Nelson, John D. Schiller, Jr. and by current A&M Coach Kevin Sumlin, who was not able to attend. The evening raised over $350,000 for scholarships, with the entire evening being underwritten by an anonymous donor. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., will present to R.C. Slocum the Horatio Alger Award for 2013, in April in Washington D.C. The Horatio Alger Award is presented each year to individuals who have overcome obstacles to become successful entrepreneurs or community leaders. Based in Texas, R.C. Slocum is a retired Texas A&M University head football coach, and currently serves as the universitys special advisor to the president. Recipients of this award become lifelong members of the Horatio Alger Association, and they serve as role models for its young scholarship recipients. Others who have received this prestigious award include: Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger, Colin Powell, Bob Dole and Oprah Winfrey. With lots of howdys, gigem and whoops, the evening was all about being a part of Aggieland and the traditions, ethics, honesty and leadership that is part of the core Aggie values. David Sokol, chairman of the board of Horatio Alger Association, emceed and led the evening. Texas A&M President Dr. Bowen Loftin spoke of these values and how R.C. Slocum has exhibited these, mentored hundreds of students and football players and impacted so many lives positively. Many of the players were at the event, with former players Ray Childress and Fred Caldwell making remarks about R.C. as a great coach, advisor and friend. The Texas A&M Singing Cadets got the crowd in the spirit. Several more standing ovations occurred as two scholarship recipients shared their stores of overwhelming obstacles in life and how the Horatio Alger award had impacted their lives, enabling them to overcome lifes obstacles and succeed. In the crowd: Bill and Kay Dor, William and Suzi Dor, R.C. and Nel Slocum, John and Kristi Schiller, Fred and Susan Caldwell, Jack and Carolyn Little, Dr. R. Bowen and Karen Loftin, Ray and Kara Childress, Susan and Mike Plank, Mark and Julia Ellis, Bill and Kelly Von Gonten, Mike and Joann Cone, Ann and David Dunlap and Kathy and Wayne Richards.

R.C. Slocum, Brad Pitt and Glenn Stearns at the 66th annual Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans awards gala.

3. Congratulations to Larry Lawson BC63 on about as wide a variety of life achievements as anyone I know. I said that Larry has as many life achievements as anyone that I know but in reality I have never met Larry in person. He is one of my many friends that I have never met. Or at least I feel as though he is. I believe it was R.C. Slocum LS63 that first introduced me as to Larry was and to some of his accomplishments in life. He graduated from Bridge City in 63 and then reached fame in the Rock and Roll band The Clique after playing in a few other bands along the way. The Clique has sold more than five million records and in 2008 it was inducted into the Gulf Coast Hall of Fame. And while he has maintained his connections in the music industry, as you will read in the articles below, he went on in life and founded eCardio. I know quite a few of you are doctors, nurses, etc. and you will probably understand what eCardio does. To borrow something from the article below eCardio is the leading arrhythmia-monitoring company in America, providing flexible, fast and accurate diagnoses to physicians and patients worldwide, specializing in atrial fibrillation detection and analysis Larry recently received an honorary doctorate from Lamar University in Beaumont. I am guessing that his was one of the last presented by Dr. Jimmy Simmons of Lamar. All that he is achieved is very impressive. And it is obvious that he has lived his life in a way that is also deserving of recognition and award. Once again, we are so lucky to have so many people from this area who have given us reason to be very proud to call this area home. I stay entertained looking at his Facebook page. He post old songs, songs that were never released, photos that will surprise you who is in them, and just general tidbits that will bring a smile to your face as you read them. I have really enjoyed being a Facebook friend with Larry. Starting on the next page I attached a couple of articles about Larry. There are even a couple of the many photos from his facebook page after the articles.

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Dr. Jimmy Simmons presenting honorary doctor of humane letters to Larry Lawson

Larry Lawson to receive honorary doctorate at Dec. 15 commencement

Lamar University will award the honorary doctor of humane letters to Larry Wayne Lawson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of eCardio Diagnostics, at fall commencement Dec. 15. Community activist Regina Rogers will be the keynote speaker for ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Montagne Center, where Lamar will confer more than 1,200 degrees. Lawson will accept his honorary doctorate during the morning ceremony. After attending Lamar in the 1960s and switching careers from music to health care 42 years ago, Lawson founded eCardio Diagnostics in 2004. Today, eCardio is the leading arrhythmia-monitoring company in America, providing flexible, fast and accurate diagnoses to physicians and patients worldwide, specializing in atrial fibrillation detection and analysis. His company has been ranked as one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the Houston-Gulf Coast area and in the INC. 500/5000 as one of the Top 500 fastest-growing companies in America from 2009 through 2012. Ernst & Young honored Lawson as its Health Science Entrepreneur of the Year in 2009.

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Lawson divides his time between Jonestown, near Austin, and Houston, the corporate headquarters of eCardio Diagnostics. He is active nationally in the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. Attending Lamar from 1963 through 1967, he was elected cheerleader, played trumpet with jazz and marching bands and performed throughout Southeast Texas. He grew up in Bridge City, where he learned to play piano at age 5, wrote music and copyrighted his first songs at 13, met Johnny and Edgar Winter and performed with them through high school. He extended his repertoire to clarinet and trumpet, playing lead trumpet in the Bridge City High School Band when he was recruited to Lamar. By his junior year at LU, Lawson was so active on the music scene that he decided to devote all his time to his bands and their success. That led to a career in music, including The Clique which opened for most of the top bands of the era and was honored in 2008 with induction into the Museum of the Gulf Coasts Music Hall of Fame. The Clique sold more than 5 million records. Lawson began his health care career with Johnson & Johnson, excelling at every sales, sales management and marketing level with J&J and other companies. In 1980, he founded Mesco Inc., an international sales and marketing firm specializing in sales for American and European medical manufacturers, developing markets throughout Latin America, Europe and Mid-East countries. In 1983, he founded LifeMed Technologies Inc., building the business to more than $7 million annually in less than six years. Changing his focus to cardiac arrhythmia monitoring services in 2000, Lawson founded Diagnostic Monitoring Associates. Posted on Mon, December 10, 2012 by Beth Gallaspy

The beat goes on

Lamar cheerleader, 60s heartthrob and self-confessed serial entrepreneur, Larry Lawson -67 has kept in touch with the heartbeat of America. Lawson is founder, president and chief executive officer of eCardio Diagnostics, a leading provider of remote arrhythmia monitoring that gives physicians flexibility, speed and accuracy in diagnosing conditions to determine the best course of treatment. Every day, thousands of Americans find out they have an arrhythmia. An estimated 2.2 million are living with atrial fibrillation, the most dangerous form of this condition. eCardios devices automatically record cardiac events and transmit them in near real time to a 24-hour monitoring center where algorithms automatically detect and record atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias. Data is then analyzed at the companys 24-hour diagnostic facility, based on parameters that have been tailored for each patient. The company monitors nearly 3,000 new patients every week. The success of eCardio has everything to do with our service capabilities and how we deliver the information to the physicians in the way they need and want it, Lawson said. We are as much an IT technology company as we are an arrhythmia monitoring company. Weve developed an IT department here thats stronger than a lot of companies. Lawson founded eCardio in 2004 after being a partner in a similar business. I literally watched how they werent doing things as much as how they were doing things right, he said. I picked up from that experience that theres a better way to do this, a more professional way. Armed with this insight, Lawson created eCardio, founded the business in The Woodlands and began hiring individuals with the expertise to make his vision reality; however, eCardio didnt take on its first client until after several months of testing and training to ensure the highestquality service. 12

That first job was with Cleveland Clinic. They said, If you can deliver patient reporting in the way we want it and have it populate our Electronic Medical Records system, then you might get our business, Lawson said. In six months, we had done what our competition hadnt been able to do in two years. Now, were involved with many of the most respected academic medical centers around the country. Lawson used every resource he had to get eCardio off the ground. I couldnt get any seed capital, he said. I looked at my funds, found a couple million dollars that was liquid, and went out and got a building and hired people. It paid off. Still privately owned, eCardio now benefits from investments from Sequoia Capital, providing flexibility that may help the company expand its services into sleep, blood pressure and diabetes monitoring. In building eCardio, Lawson drew on more than 40 years of medical device and healthcare industry experience, including executive management responsibilities in sales, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, market development and manufacturing. His early career included sales experience with Johnson & Johnson, Edward Weck & Co. and Deseret Medical. The companys primary office is in Houston, where about 400 are employed, and about 120 U.S. representatives help the company add nearly 12,000 new patients each month worldwide. The companys astonishing growth is one reason Lawson received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the health sciences category for the Houston and Gulf Coast area in 2009. BRIDGE CITY DAYS Lawson grew up in Bridge City, where his father operated Lawsons Garage and later built Lawsons Auto Parts block by block on Texas 87. When Lawson was put in leg braces at 5, the doctor suggested activities that would keep him indoors. He took to the piano like a duck to water and began to write music at an early age. He copyrighted his first songs at 13. Back then, you had to write out the music by hand and mail it to Washington D.C., he said. His repertoire extended well beyond keyboard, as he started on clarinet and then took up trumpet in the school band. Music pretty much dominated my life, Lawson said. His parents would take him to Beaumont on Sunday afternoons to be on a local televised childrens talent show. There, he met Edgar and Johnny Winter as they played Everly Brothers songs, and he would play piano and sing Little Darlin by the Diamonds. He continued playing blues music with the Winter brothers through high school, but became more interested in a different style of music after the British invasion. THE CLIQUE As lead trumpet in the Bridge City High School band, Lawson was recruited by Richard Burkhart and offered a scholarship to attend Lamar. His roommate had been a fullback on the Bridge City team and was soon rushed for a fraternity. I felt left out, so when I saw that there were tryouts for cheerleading, I thought, Why not? Lawson said. There, he met Janey (Nosek) Phelan 67. She walked right up to me and said I hope you get it. I want you to be my partner. That made me try all the harder. Lawson was elected to the squad and remembers with fondness being a Lamar cheerleader. It got to where I was burning the candle at both ends, Lawson remembers. He was busy playing trumpet in the marching and jazz bands, cheerleading and playing gigs in Southeast Texas. It was during these hectic, heady days that Lawsons life would become even busier. He was asked to give some tips to a local band, The Roustabouts, by the father of one of its members. Lawson soon joined the group on keyboard. The band was renamed The Sandpipers and gained popularity playing gigs throughout the region. The original members, all of whom were attending Lamar, were John Kanesaw on drums, Bruce Tinch on bass guitar, Cooper Hawthorne on lead guitar, David Dunham on saxophone and Lawson on keyboard. I started my junior year, but I got so busy with the band and its success that I didnt finish it out, Lawson said. In 1966, the group took top honors in a battle of the bands in Houston, attracting the attention of Walt Andrus of Andrus productions. Andrus had the band record Splash 1 written by members of The 13th Floor Elevators. He didnt have any ideas for the B side, so I wrote Stay By Me for the record, Lawson said. The recording was 13

released locally on Cinema and then Wand labels, then nationally by Scepter Records in New York. Later recordings by the group with White Whale Records gave the group national attention, including Ill Hold Out My Hand, Sugar on Sunday and Superman. We went up, hit a peak and came right back down, Lawson said. But you know, it was a fun time. It gave me an opportunity to see parts of this country Id never seen before, and to tour with musicians I never would have seen. The Clique opened for bands including the Dave Clark Five, Sam & Dave, Grand Funk Railroad, The Association, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and sold more than 5 million records. The group was honored in 2008 when it was inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast along with Edgar Winter. Although pulling in good money at its zenith, I felt I couldnt sustain that kind of lifestyle, so I succumbed to getting a real job, Lawson said. Going from making $1,000 a week to making $125 a week was quite an adjustment. That drove me to do better. I had to. His next lucky break came when he ran into a former Bridge City High School football coach, Gordon Lebouf, a search consultant who turned him on to the medical device industry. Lawson excelled in sales. I kept being No. 1 and winning awards. Then I realized that I didnt want awards. I wanted money. So, after about 10 years working for the man, I decided to strike out on my own. I had this fear of failure, Lawson said. I worked 18-hour days doing all I could to make things work, to be successful. But most importantly, I was doing something that made a difference. I like the things it has brought me, but what Im most proud of is that the company Ive built, and the devices it is responsible for developing, is saving lives. We get cards and letters every day from families telling us how they are so grateful for our saving their loved ones lives. I love living here in Austin, being in the hills, living on Lake Travis, Lawson said. I get out here and cut the engines and just float and think about lifehow much more of it I have or dont have. I feel blessed. by Brian Sattler

A couple of Larrys Band Photos are on the next page!

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Larry Lawson BC63 llawson@eCardio.com Austin, TX

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4. The Bridge City Class of 63 will be celebrating their 50th Reunion. The Bridge City classes of 62 & 64 are invited to join them. The reunion will be Saturday, September 21, 2013. It looks like the Bridge City classes of 62, 63, & 64 are going to have a very nice time at the Sunset Grove Country Club on Saturday September 21, 2013. They have started early and planned well. If you know someone from one of those Bridge City classes please make sure they know about this event. There are a couple of email addresses and a Facebook page location below where they can contact event planners.

BridgeCityHighSchoolClassof1963 50thClassReunionSeptember21,2013 IncludesClassof'62&'64

Our 50th reunion for 63 which includes 62 and 64 is underway in planning. It will definitely be Saturday, Sept 21, 2013 at the Orange Sunset Grove Country Club. We are anticipating 200 to 250 attendees. Those interested can meet and dine on Friday Sept 20th at Robert Restaurant in Orange on Park St. A search is underway for all 64 grads. If you have info on any classmates, contact Carol Foreman at carjop@yahoo.com . Emails and mail outs will follow. Facebook: My email is david-crim@hotmail.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/589097441115025/

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5. Carl Rasmussen LS73 asked me to remind you of the That 70s Reunion for the Stark classes of 1970 to 1977 that will be held on September 21, 2013. In 2012 the Stark class of 72 invited classmates from adjoining classmates to their 40th reunion. It turned out to be a great event. We all know that we had many friends in the adjacent classes so this is a good way to get to visit with so many more old friends. This year the class of 73 is inviting all Stark classes from the 70s to join them. For more information and/or to receive an invitation please contact Carl at: ccrasmussen@marathonoil.com They also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294962763943759/

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6. Congratulations to Harry (LS60) and Margie Stephens for celebrating 50 years in business at Harrys Appliance in Orange. When I first saw the article below on KOGT I saw Harrys picture and I was afraid that it was announcing that Harrys Appliance was closing. It was a relief to see that it was announcing that Harry and Margie have been in business in downtown Orange for 50 years. Harrys Appliance is an institution in Orange and our congratulations go out to Harry and Margie for so many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the Golden Triangle and Southwest Louisiana. I later saw an article in the County Record. Both articles are below.

HarryStephensismarkinghis50thanniversaryofowningandoperatingHarry'sAppliancesindowntown OrangeatthecornerofMainand10thstreet.Harryandhiswife,Margie,greetcustomersfromtheirstore thatiscrammedwithnewappliances,parts,andcustomerrecords.Theirofficeisasighttosee,decorated withnostalgiafromthe1950sand1960s.BiggerthanlifesizedsculpturesofElvisPresleyandMarilyn Monroestandinthefrontwindow.HarrysaidhesellsonlyAmericanmadeappliancesandoffersrepair servicefortheitemshesells.Hesaidthebiggestchangesinappliancesthroughtheyearshavebeen technologicaladvances.HequitsellingTVsyearsagobecausehesaidtheyhavebecomedisposable.People simplythrowaTVawayandbuyanewoneratherthanfixone.Hestillcarriesitemslikerefrigerators, freezers,stoves,ovens,dishwashers,airconditioners,microwaves,washers,anddryers. 18

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Harry and Margie Stephens sell only American-made appliances.

RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeu

There was no particular reason Harry Stephens went into the appliance business 50 years ago. It was just a good job, he said. Stephens says the same thing about his stint in the Marines. Stephens said he joined the Marines when he was 17. When he was discharged at 21 he went to work with the Varretts and learned to sell and repair appliances. He eventually bought Varrett out and became the owner of Harrys Appliances 50 years ago. Stephens only sells Whirlpool products, including Maytag, because they are the only appliances still completely made in the United States. Thats not me saying it, Whirlpool says it. He carries refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, air conditioners, microwaves, washers and dryers.

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Stephens also services what he sells. Within 30 minutes the store received two requests for service and two customers came in the store looking for parts. I dont know how businesses can survive these days without service departments, he said. If you buy appliances from the big box stores, Stephens said it could be weeks or months before you get a repair technician because they contract work out and no longer have in-house repair departments. Most of the time, Stephens gets repairs taken care of in a day or two. I dont like coming in, in the morning, and finding service tickets on my desk. He picked up the two service tickets of the calls just received and said his technicians would work on those after lunch. Right now they are out delivering appliances. They only service appliances bought from them. It wouldnt be fair if we were working on something that was bought somewhere else and our customers had to wait for service. Stephens is joined in the business with his wife of 27 years, Margie. It started out slow, said Margie Stephens of her involvement with the business. At first she just did paperwork and filing, but eventually learned to sell appliances and help with repair needs, though she said it was sometimes better if she didnt. She has to bite her tongue sometimes because she said she has tendency to pop off at dumb questions. An example she gave is when she answers the phone, Harrys Appliances, someone will reply with, Do you sell appliances? If Harry happens to have picked up the phone too, but hasnt said anything, she gives him a look to let him know he better take over because she is about to mouth off with a smart-alecky reply. They used to sell TVs and furniture, but Harry said when the market went to flat screens, TVs became disposable. When they break, people just buy a new one. With furniture, it was never the right color, fabric or style he had in stock, so he returned to selling and servicing only American made appliances and parts. Harry said he is not getting rich, but he and Margie draw a good salary. The couple spends so much time at the store that is where they house their extensive collection of memorabilia honoring Elvis and 50s-60s eras. It is a virtual museum, with life-size statues of The King and Marilyn Monroe in the window greeting customers. They will be there to greet them for many years to come. If you need a new appliance and want American-made from a store that services what it sells, visit Harry and Margie Stephens as they begin the next 50 years at the corner of 10th and Main in Orange.
7. Tom Windham LS70 and his daughter Melissa worked on a mural at Art in the Park. Read bout Tom and Melissa in this Beaumont Enterprise Article. I was able to visit with Tom, Melissa, and Toms Cousin, Bryan Windham LS67 at Art in the Park. I also watched in amazement as the two of them painted on the mural at the same time. One thing I noticed was the communications between the two of them. I could tell that Melissa respected Tom not only as the artist that he is but you could tell that she respected him and was proud of him as her father. I cant say that I saw Bryan with a brush in his hand. But I have a feeling that Bryan is like me and it is good that we did not touch that big canvas they were working on. Art in the Park was great. Tom and Melissa did their part in making it the best one yet.

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Tom Windham and his daughter Melissa work on mural at Art in the Park

ORANGE Tom Windham and his daughter Melissa Neill share a special bond. They're both incredibly talented artists, and every year at the "Art in the Park" festival in Orange, the father/daughter duo teams up and paints a massive nature-themed mural. "We get together and paint pretty often," Neill told 12News at the festival on Saturday. Born and raised in Orange, Windham has been a professional artist for nearly 40 years. "My dad was quite a good artist, and when I was young I was pretty sickly, and he would bring home butcher paper for me and that's how I played," Windham said. Just as his father influenced him, Windham's love for art played a huge role in his children's lives. "When other kids were probably spelling with letters, Dad was always handing us a paintbrush," said Neill. "So it was sort of a natural path to go into." Neill got her degree in fine arts from Stephen F. Austin University and now works as a professional painter in Houston. She visits Orange whenever she can to do what she loves most with her dad right beside her. "Both my parents are artists so it's really nice to have that connection with both of your parents," she said. "It doesn't matter how different you are you'll still have something really nice you can hold on to." And getting to work with his little girl is something Windham cherishes with all his heart. "Oh it's the most wonderful thing in the world," he said. "It just makes me so proud." 21

8. Sylvia Dickey Smith LS58 has won First Place in the Novels for Adult Readers category in the 2012 communications contest sponsored by Press Women of Texas. Congratulations to Sylvia Dickey Smith LS58 on yet another award in her literary career. Sylvia has written a lot of books. You can check out her website. The address is listed below. The article that I saw in the Orange Leader is on the next page.

http://www.sylviadickeysmith.com/

Sylvia Dickey Smith LS58 sds@suddenlink.net Austin, TX

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Sylvia Dickey Smith holds up her book during Arts in the Park on Saturday. Smith won First Place in the Novels for Adult Readers category in a contest sponsored by Press Women of Texas and is entered in the National Federation of Press Women competition.

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Special to The Orange Leader ORANGE Georgetown novelist Sylvia Dickey Smith has won First Place in the Novels for Adult Readers category in the 2012 communications contest sponsored by Press Women of Texas. The Swamp Whisperer is the latest entry in the popular Sidra Smart mystery series, which feature convoluted plots and feisty females and are set in the mysterious bayous of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands. Its available as either paperback or e-book from amazon.com. Press Women of Texas records over 100 years of recognizing the professional writing of its members, including people from all walks of life and many men. The state-wide contest is open to all work published during a calendar year. Contest Coordinator Kay Casey said that Smiths novel, along with all other first-place-winning stories and articles, has been forwarded to the National Federation of Press Women competition, which annually pits working writers against their colleagues across the nation. Results from that contest will be available in the fall.

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9. A very proud Ruby Gill Sharpe WO62 shares a photo and information regarding her sons, Mack Dunkin, recent award for academic achievement, community service, and on essay submissions. Congratulations to Mack Dunkin, son of Ruby Gill Sharpe WO62 for making the All-State Academic Team. In addition to being Preacher for the past 25 years, Mack is majoring in Psychology at Angelina College. Ruby has every right to be proud of Mack, as we all do, not only for his academic excellence but for the fact that he has been a preacher of the gospel for so many years. I hope to hear him preach some day. He is at West Austin Street Church of Christ in Nacogdoches, Texas. The address and website are listed below. A photo of Mack and Ruby as well as more information about his most recent award are on the next page.

From: Ruby Gill Sharpe WO62 rsharpe@gt.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:42 PM Subject: Very Proud Mother

I just returned from Austin to attend the awards ceremony to watch my son, Mack, receive his medallion for making the ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM. He will find out next month if he made the ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM. While I am very proud of his academic accomplishments, I am most proud knowing that he is doing what Paul told the evangelist, Timothy, "Preach the word," and he has for the last 25 years. The honors will come to an end, but the crown of life will last throughout all eternity. If you are ever in the Nacogdoches area, he would love for you to visit with them at the West Austin Street church of Christ.

www.waustinstreetchurch.com

1601 West Austin Street

Nacogdoches, TX 75965

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Mack Dunkin Angelina College Major: Psychology Hometown: Orange (Bridge City), TX Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Member; Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

This medallion is awarded to the top students from two year colleges in the state who are chosen for academic achievement, exemplary community service, and the quality of numerous essay submissions.

Ruby Gill Sharpe WO62 rsharpe@gt.rr.com Orange, TX

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10. Congratulations to Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt LS70 for his recognition in a feature article in the Orange Leader. Keith Merritt LS70 has been in law enforcement in Orange County for years. He and Tommy Thompson also LS70 worked as deputies for Tommys Dad, Jack Thompson, Constable of Precinct 1 in Orange County. Unfortunately we lost Jack way too early but Keith did become the Constable of Precinct 1. Keith started his second term as Sheriff on January first of this year. You will be able to read the article and get Keiths own perspective on his position and on his approach to his job and to his life. Thanks Keith.

March 30, 2013

Merritt in perfect position to help others

Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader

ORANGE Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt enjoys helping people. Merritts ability to communicate with others has been an asset as sheriff. Many times by the time they call me, they have run into closed doors, Merritt said. They just need someone to talk to and explain why. Merritt said being sheriff helps give him the resources, manpower and ability to help more people. Merritt said he is not looking to leave a big legacy as far as his name goes. I just want to do the best I can while I am on this earth, Merritt said. The next sheriff will pick up where I left off when that time comes. Merritt also said he loved being constable. I did not think it would get any better until I was sheriff, Merritt said. Merritt also said a smart person is surrounded by smart people. It is not just me, it is the people who work for me, Merritt said. Merritt was not known for looking back until a captain listed all the accomplishments of the department during the first four years of Merritts term. Looking back to move forward was rewarding, Merritt said. Merritt enjoys spending time on the water when he is not working. It does not matter if I am fishing, or on a boat, Merritt said. Sometimes just sitting and looking out over the water is all it takes. Just being around water is peaceful. Merritt said that law enforcement is not a job but a profession. The term to protect and to serve says it all, Merritt said. It is what Orange County deserves. The LAPD formed a contest to give its Police Academy a motto in 1955. Officer Joseph S. Dorobek submitted the winning entry, "To Protect and to Serve."

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11. Frances Fisher LS70 has been one very busy lady. Read some recent articles about her. As I said, Frances has been one very busy lady lately. I am beginning to wonder when she sleeps. Not only does she seem to have one project after another but I see her posting on Facebook at all hours of the night and then she will very often post something early the next morning. Even taking into account the two hour time difference I think she needs to start getting to bed a little earlier. But she did post a video from her days on The Edge Of Night (January 4, 1980 episode) and I do have to admit that she has not changed very much from those days. She is still an incredibly beautiful lady. So I guess that lack of sleep must work for her. But that does not mean it works for everyone or I would a 10 for sure. If you are interested in that episode of The Edge of Night you can see it on You Tube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOez_K5frBQ&feature=share
I enjoyed the articles below and I think you will as well.

March 22, 2013

www.aarp.org

http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-03-2013/frances-fisher-discusses-thehost.viewall.html

FrancesFisheron'TheHost,'Ageism,andHerDaughter WithClintEastwoodBeingintheBiz
In movies from Titanic to Unforgiven and TV shows from The Edge of Night to Two and a Half Men, Frances Fisher has been among Hollywood's busiest stars for nearly 40 years. She appears this month in the new film The Host, based on the novel by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer.

January 2013: Actress Frances Fisher and her daughter with Clint Eastwood, Francesca Fisher-Eastwood, 19. Jason Kempin / BAFTA LA / Getty Images

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Fisher plays the aunt of The Host's heroine (Saoirse Ronan), a young woman who is half-possessed by space aliens. The aliens have occupied the minds of virtually everyone on Earth, but an outpost of human holdouts led by an older couple played by Fisher and William Hurt live in a cave in the desert. Fisher, 60, says she loved the part, which is a sharp departure from the more glamorous roles her fans are used to. In a quiet spot after an AARP Movies for Grownups Awards event in Beverly Hills recently, Fisher discussed her latest role, Hollywood's hang-up when it comes to older actors, the budding acting career of Francesca FisherEastwood, her 19-year-old daughter with Clint Eastwood, and why she'll never, ever have her face "done." Frances Fisher: My character was described in the book as a 60-year-old, wrinkled white-haired woman. Yes! Let me do that role! [Laughs.] So I wear a long white wig and I don't wear any makeup. Look! [She pulls out her smartphone and brings up a photo of herself in character on the set.] This is no makeup. We're living in the desert.

Frances Fisher, aged beyond her years to play the character Maggie in "The Host." Farmer

AARP: Oh, wow! They let you do that? Ordinarily you'd expect them to say, "Well, we've gotta young this one up." A: Well, thank God they were true to the character. And Bill [Hurt] plays a 60-something-year-old guy. We're, I guess, the movie's "old people." I think it's important for people to know The Host is not just about a bunch of young people. There are a lot of hot, fabulous young actors in the movie. But there are also a few adults. Q: So often you see a trailer for a film, and you wouldn't guess there was anyone in it over 30. Then you go see the film and you're surprised to see two or three terrific 50-plus actors playing pivotal roles. A: You're right. There are movies where I say, "Oh, the trailer looks awful," and someone says, "No, you've got to see so-and-so's performance." Oh! Well, why didn't they show up in the trailer? You know, that's a very narrowminded way of marketing a film. They always seem to target the young people. And the thing is, there is a vastly higher number of people over 50 who go to movies. I doubt that I'll ever be seen in The Host's trailer. 28

The Host Trailer

thriller, 'The Host.'

http://www.aarp.org/videos.id=2245218686001

Video: Frances Fisher, Saoirse Ronan, Jared Howe and William Hurt star in Stephenie Meyer's sci-fi

March 22, 2013

www.aarp.org

http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/moviesforgrownups/info032013/francesfisherdiscussesthe host.2.html

FrancesFisheron'TheHost,'Ageism,andHerDaughterwithClint EastwoodBeingintheBizbyBillNewcott,AARP,March22,2013

Frances Fisher and Clint Eastwood (in 1994) were a couple for six years and appeared together in two films: "Pink Cadillac" and "Unforgiven." Jim Smeal / WireImage / Getty Images

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Q: What did you like about The Host's script? A: The heroine fights so hard against the alien voice inside her. I was intrigued to be part of a movie that discusses how there are different parts of our minds that speak to us. The war between the ego and the spirit. Everyone has that going on. Q: Are you always glad you became an actor? A: Yeah, because there was nothing else I ever thought I wanted to do. Once I discovered that I could become a professional at what I was doing for free at the community theater in Orange, Texas, I thought, "My God, I'm the luckiest person in the world!" [Laughs.] Forty years later, you know, the ups and downs of the business are extensive.

Q: Does your daughter want to be an actor? A: She's auditioning, yeah. Q: How does that make you feel? A: You know, if that's what her passion is, and that's what she wants to do, how can I say "Don't"? Q: How does Francesca's dad feel about her being an actress? A: I have no idea. We don't communicate about that. But I'm very happy for her. She's just completed her first feature film with her boyfriend, [director] Tyler Shields and Abigail Breslin. It's called Final Girl, and it has the most interesting trailer I've ever seen. I've always tried to show her the pitfalls of the acting field. She's seen the fabulous side of it and she's seen the struggling side of it because she's seen what I've gone through. Not knowing where your next job is coming from is something. After Titanic I didn't work for a year, interestingly enough.

Q: They don't come much bigger than Titanic. A: Well, everyone pigeonholed me: "Oh, she can only play the uptight mother who doesn't want her daughter to date the boyfriend." Q: You don't have to be an actor to face ageism, though. You can be working in a sales office and trying to get ahead at age 55 and you face the very same challenges. It's just that people who are in the acting profession have to do it on a very public stage. A: Yeah. It is public. It's also about the availability of roles. I was talking to Jane Seymour today. You know, we haven't done anything to our faces, and the subtle pressure from people to do that is beginning to come to my attention. But I am a firm believer that if I am a true actress, to be able to play all kinds of roles in all different periods of time, I can't mess with my face. If you're supposed to be living in the 1850s, you can't look like someone who's had work done!

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12. Greg Smith LS71 recently met Michael Berry (Orangefield ??) - Photo included It was Edwina Staudt, mother of Keith Staudt LS70, and Kathleen Staudt Conn LS70, who introduced me to the fact that Michael Berry, former Houston City Councilman and very popular Houston Radio talk show host, was from Orange. Greg Smith LS71 was in Houston and met him at an event for a WWII Vet in Houston. I am trying to get an email address for Michael and he will then be a member of our little newsletter group. And maybe then the mystery will be solved as to which class he graduated with. Thanks to Greg for sending the photo of him and Michael Berry. From: Greg Smith LS71 smitty21g@hotmail.com Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:52 PM Subject: RE: Picture

Sam, Michael Berry (Orangefield) wants to subscribe to OSN. I told him that I would send him a link to sign up but I can't find anything but your personal email. His email is michaelberry.iheart.com. (assuming it's NOT his personal email; so, not sure how he'll really spot OSN from you the first time) ...had a chance to attend a recent event he sponsored for a WWII vet and we took the picture...

Greg Smith LS71

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13. Jack McClelland LS63 is on a motorcycle trip to California. Here are some photos and notes from his trip so far. I am not sure who is with Jack but I did see where he said that Bill Padgett is with him. They have made good time getting to California and I think they had a good time making good time. I know some others who had really hoped to make the trip and I think our old friend Ronnie Barrett is looking down on them smiling as he knows his old friends are doing what they love. Our prayers and good thoughts are with them on their trip. I know they are safe on their motorcycles. I hope that they do not have any problems, that they return home safely, and that they have a really great time. The photos start on the next page. I also included some notes that Jack posted with the pictures. Have a great trip. .

Jack McClelland LS63 cjackmc@gmail.com Cedar Park, TX

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Thursday April 4, 2013

Leaving for California today. 46 degrees. Stay tuned for updates. Hope to make Van Horn & eat @ Chuy's tonight.

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Thursday April 4, 2013

Made it to Van Horn & ate @ Chuy's. John Madden & I both like it. Arizona tomorrow.
Pat...this morning reminded me of our trip two years ago.. except no snow. It was 40 degrees through the Hill Country and I didn't have on enough clothes. Three hours later I was taking off things...it got into the 60's and was perfect. Thanks...just made it back from eating at Chuy's...not the ones in Austin. This one was started by a man named Chuy in 1959. I have eaten here at least 10 or 12 times on trips through this place. Bill had a discount on Hampton Inn...we are doing much better than where I normally stay. Thanks...I just ate at my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Van Horn. Been stopping here since 1995 on trips out west...over 15 of them. Eat there every time. John Madden stopped there once and came back often. He mentioned a couple of times during interviews and they got a lot of publicity. I just had the Madden Special.

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Friday April 5, 2013

For you genuine motorcycle riders - just stopped @ Barnett's in El Paso. It is worth the ride out here. Been coming here 19 years.

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Friday April 5, 2013

Got boots? Stopped at Honcho Boots in El Paso today & visited with Sidney Meyers. Sidney made the boots in the photo for me last fall. I am wearing them on this trip. J.W. Gooch & I have been stopping on our mc trips for 9 or 10 years. Gooch @ Sidney used to cowboy together years ago. If you want good, custom boots check out their website.

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Saturday April 6, 2013

Made it to Southern California today. Photo is of our visit to Set Free, Redlands, Ca for Sat night church. Trip across the Az & Ca desert was hot.

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Sunday April 7, 2013

Laguna Beach & the Pacific Coast Highway Never gets old!

Eileen - You bet and we are also trying to work in a short visit to Yosemite and Oatman, AZ...that is where the wild donkeys come down into town everyday about 10 AM. I have been before and it is a great tourist area.

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14. Thanks to Nick Vandervoort LS66 for the new aerial of Oranges Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavillion I drove downtown yesterday and looked at the new Boardwalk and the Pavillion. It is all looking very nice. It will be completed soon. There should be more activities downtown once this project is completed. I keep expecting to see Henry Seals LS69 to create a new window in his office at The Orange Stationer so he can enjoy his new view once again. I guess that the saying What goes around, comes around must be true. At one time, when the Jack Tar was in its prime, the view from the Orange Stationer or Farmers Mercantile would have been one of the prime views in town. For two long the empty and derelict Jack Tar building was an eyesore in that area. I am glad that things are looking so much better down there. Thanks to Nick and his nephew Jerry for the photo From: Nick Vandervoort LS66 nvandervoort@williamsconstruction.com Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: FW: March Aerial Photos

Latest aerial from nephew Jerry Vandervoort of SpawGlass Construction.

Jerry Vandervoort Project Executive - SpawGlass 281-970-5300 (office) 832-473-0653 (cell) www.spawglass.com

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15. You are invited to the Southeast Texas Motorcop Rodeo at Ford Park in Beaumont on Saturday. June 1, 2013. And you are also invited to support The 100 Club of Southeast Texas. A week or so ago I was at a luncheon of The 100 Club of Southeast Texas where we privileged to have Cindy Yohe Lindsay, Senior Account Executive for Cornerstone Advertising & Design share with us the plans relating a joint effort of The 100 Club of Southeast Texas and The Southeast Texas Motor Cop Rodeo group. This will be the second annual event and while last years event was one of the best on the Motor Cop rodeo circuit, this years event promises to be even bigger and better. Motorcycle police officers from Texas and Louisiana will converge on Ford Park and engage in various forms of competition relating to the use of the same motorcycles that they ride in their duties every day. As Ford Park has such a vast expanse of parking area this course can be laid out so that the riders are able to achieve speeds and to perform maneuvers that are not possible at most other locations where these events are held. In addition to the motorcycle events there will be exhibits and attractions that many of you will enjoy. There will be various types of police vehicles from patrol cars to armored SWAT vehicles as well as fire trucks, various rescue vehicles, and the helicopter of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department. The brochure on the next pages will also tell you about The 100 Club of Southeast Texas. I am very proud to be a part of this organization. In the event of a line of duty death of any law enforcement or fire officer the hundred club will provide IMMEDIATE cash support for the family. The fact that our support is immediate it is both practically and emotionally. The support allows the family to take care of immediate financial burdens such as clothes for a funeral, transportation for children to return from college our out of state, or for many other things that occur at times of such great loss. It also is a tremendous emotional boost for the surviving spouse and the children. At a time when their loved one has made the ultimate sacrifice they are reassured that there are those who care about them and who are there for them. The links to the Motorcop Rodeo and to The 100 club are below.

http://100clubsetx.com/

http://www.setxpolicerodeo.com/Southeast_Texas_Motorcop_Rodeo/Home.html

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When tragedy strikes, the effects are devastating. All too often, it strikes in the form of a death or disabling injury of a law enforcement officer or firefighter. The 100 Club of Southeast Texas is here to provide immediate response to the needs of the family of a fallen officer or firefighter. Our members realize that money cant make up for the loss of a loved one, but representatives of the club visit with family members within 48 hours of a tragedy. Our purpose is to provide not only support and understanding, but a substantial contribution to the financial needs of the surviving spouse and children.

100
CLUB

Make checks payable to:

100
CLUB

100 Club of Southeast Texas

P.O. Box 3405, Beaumont, Texas 77704

409.893.5444 www.100clubsetx.com

The One Hundred Club of Southeast Texas is proud to announce its inaugural partnership with the Southeast Texas Motorcop Rodeo to be held at Ford Park May 30- June 1, 2013. In its second year, the Rodeo has already grown from the attendance of Texas motorcycle officers to out of state entrants.

With your help, this event will become the foundation of funds raised annually in the support of the 100 Club of Southeast Texas. All proceeds raised from this event will benefit the immediate needs of families of law enforcement officers and firemen killed in the line of duty. We welcome you to be a part of our vision; Taking care of our own as they take care of each of us 24/7 . With Respect,
Officers Jon Reaud, president Zack Shelton, vice president Dan Caywood, secretary Warren Claybar, treasurer Board of Directors Gilbert T. Adams Don Burnett Beverly L. Hatcher C. Edward Keller Clint Lewis Joe Penland Marie E. Richard C.A. Pete Shelton Fred E. Williams

Platinum: $25,000 Your company, organization or family will be recognized as sponsors of the Motorcop Rodeo event and the annual 100 Club of Southeast Texas Fundraiser dinner. In addition, you will be prominently identified on all printed materials, T-shirts, all media, all publicity and all signage at both the rodeo and the fundraiser dinner Friday, May 31st. With your sponsorship you will receive (2) VIP tables of 8 with sponsorship recognition, along with an annual corporate membership to our 100 Club of Southeast Texas. Your table attendees will also receive an annual individual membership. In special recognition of your generous contribution, you or your representative will be included in a commemorative video to be produced and aired during the dinner. Gold: $15,000 Your company, organization or family will be recognized as a supporting sponsor of the Motorcop Rodeo event and the annual 100 Club of Southeast Texas fundraising dinner. In addition, you will be identified on all printed materials, T-shirts, all media, all publicity and all signage at both the rodeo and the fundraiser dinner Friday, May 31st. With your sponsorship you will receive a VIP table of 8 with sponsorship recognition, along with an annual corporate membership to our 100 Club of Southeast Texas. Your table attendees will also receive an annual individual membership. In special recognition of your generous contribution, you or your representative will be included in a commemorative video to be produced and aired during the dinner.

Silver: $10,000 Your company, organization or family will be recognized as a sponsor of the Motorcop Rodeo event and the annual 100 Club of Southeast Texas fundraising dinner. In addition, you will be identified on all printed materials, T-shirts, all media, all publicity and all signage at both the rodeo and the fundraiser dinner Friday, May 31st. With your sponsorship you will receive a VIP table of 8 with sponsorship recognition, along with an annual corporate membership to our 100 Club of Southeast Texas. Your table attendees will also receive an annual individual membership. In special recognition of your generous contribution, you or your representative will be included in a commemorative video to be produced and aired during the dinner. Bronze: $5,000 Your company, organization or family will be recognized as a sponsor of the Motorcop Rodeo event and the annual 100 Club of Southeast Texas fundraising dinner. In addition, you will be identified on all printed materials, T-shirts and signage during the rodeo and fundraiser dinner Friday, May 31st. With your sponsorship you will receive a VIP table of 8 with sponsorship recognition, along with an annual corporate membership to our 100 Club of Southeast Texas. Your table attendees will also receive an annual individual membership. $1,000 Lifetime Membership Opportunity: You will receive two tickets to the dinner.

*** The commemorative video that will air during our event dinner will later be sent to all agencies that are supported by our 100 Club of Southeast Texas. We want to share your appreciation and support of their work and Thank Them For Their Service.

16. Death of Esperanza Hope Perez, mother of Dolores Cantu WO68. My cousin, David Kittrell WO68, let us know about the death of the mother of his classmate, Dolores Cantu WO68. I had heard of Dolores and her success in Hollywood, but I did not know that she was a West Orange graduate. There have been so many from this area move on and make a mark on the world. I know that you, like me, are so proud of all of them. Our prayers and condolences go out to Dolores family. Her mothers obituary is on the next page. For those of you who do not know Dolores I thought I would include something from her management company page to go along with her high school photo.

Dolores Cantu WO68 dcan2@ca.rr.com Los Angeles, CA

Talent Manager, Dolores Cantu is the real-life embodiment of the "CAN-DO SPIRIT"! Her management company, Candu Management, brings that spirit to life again & again each day, injecting the entertainment industry at-large with fresh, top-quality talent! Dolores has been in the entertainment business for over 40 years, since being voted "Miss Hospitality" in the Miss USA - Miss Universe Pageant . Dolores was working as a flight attendant at the time, but she quickly transitioned into doing commercials and making television appearances on shows such as "Dallas", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Tonight Show" and more. She has been seen on the big screen in movies like "Annie Hall", "Force 5", and she became the only actress to to ever beat up John Travolta on-screen in "Saturday Night Fever". Dolores has appeared in tv commercials and print ads for over 300 products over the last 40 years. Candu Management was established in 2001 and has been growing every year. We have had great success placing a formidable faction of Hollywood's fresh faces in television roles on every major network, film roles including major theatrical releases, in stage productions both On Broadway and touring, and in a wide variety of on-camera and voice-over commercial spots! Candu has also made our mark in the TV Hosting world in both the Spanish and English-speaking Markets. And Dolores is already grooming the next generation of America's finest performers with her star-studded youth department!

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Esperanza "Hope" Perez

Esperanza "Hope" Perez 5-6-1926 to 3-20-2013 86 yrs.

Esperanza "Hope" Perez, of Vidor, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Vidor Manor. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Sumler pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Vidor. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She was born on May 6, 1926 and Hope was the daughter of Longino and Enriqueta Jaime. She was known locally as the "Avon Lady", cared for the elderly and worked at the local grocery store. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Perez; son, Edward Perez, Jr.; four brothers, Alfonso Jaime, Regino Jaime, Ramon Jaime, Rogelio Jaime; and sister, Reyes Cortez. Hope is survived by her daughters, Nelda Shipp and husband, Archie of Fairhope, Alabama, Dolores Cantu of Los Angeles, California; three grandchildren, Belinda LeBlanc, Joseph Perez, Christina Lotter and husband, Matthew; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Linder, Alyssa Linder, Trice LeBlanc; and three sisters, Azucena Castillo, Herminia Cevallios and Aurora Cantu all of San Antonio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093.

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17. Death of Victor Herm SM61 Brother of Mary Catherine Herm SM60 & Barbara Herm Womack SM63 Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Victor Herm SM61. I do not have any obituary information at this time. There will be something issued locally in the coming days. As you will see in the email sent by Lesylee Prejean Gautreaux SM62, his ashes will be interred at the St. Marys Cemetery here in Orange at some point in the future. I could not find a photo for Mary Catherine but I did find one, even though I did not do a good job of scanning it, for Barbara.

Victor Herm SM61 12-6-1943 to 4-4-2013 69 yrs.

Barbara Herm Womack SM63 Beaumont, TX

To: Lesylee Prejean Gautreaux SM62 lesyleegotro@msn.com Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 3:28 PM Subject: Victor Herm

IreceivedthefollowingletterfromBarbarayesterday. Pleaseremembertheirfamilyinyourprayers. (Sam,Victorwasa1961graduateofSt.Mary'sHighSchoolandthebrotherofBarbara,classof'63,&Mary Catherine,classof'60.) Lesylee IthinkbynowyouhaveheardthatVicdiedtodayatMoffittCancerCenterinTampaFl.fromcomplicationsfrom MultipleMyeloma.HewillbecrematedandhisasheswillbesenttomeinBeaumont.Wewillburyhimatthe feetofourmother,CatherineHerm,atSt.Mary'sCemeteryinOrangeatalatterdate. IamstillinFlabutmysisterwillbegettinganobitintheOrangepaperfairlysoon.. BarbaraHermWomack

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