Obituaries Willard John Moreau, 77, of Bellevue, TX passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 in Wichita Falls, TX. Mr. Moreau was born December 27, 1935 in Opelousas, LA, to Ammie J. and Leora Pitre Moreau. He served in the Louisiana National Guard until 1955, and in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1959. He married Mearl Artigue on June 26, 1960 in Port Barre, LA. He also worked as a bus driver and in building maintenance for Bellevue ISD. He married June Griffith October 1, 1998 in Whitesboro. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Bowie, Texas with Fr. Richard Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Vashti Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta. Survivors include his wife, June Moreau of Bellevue; one son, Gary Moreau of Heath; two daughters, Carla Staley of Vashti, and Lisa Moreau of West Hollywood, CA; five brothers, Burnel Moreau of Lafayette, LA, Roy Moreau of Tyler, Larry Moreau and Gene Moreau, both of Opelousas, LA, Roger Moreau of Bunkie, LA; four sisters, Val Boss of Lafayette, LA., Catherine Castille of Opelousas, LA, Martha Moreau of Colfax, LA, and Connie Ortego of Alexandria, LA; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. 20 Thursday, June 13, 2013 The Shopper Willard John Moreau... Joy Lee Steveson... Joy Lee Steveson, 2 months, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Bowie, Texas. Joy was born March 6, 2013 to Nichole Steveson in Bridgeport, TX. He was a beautiful baby boy, and was dearly loved by all who knew him. Joy’s smile will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013, at County Line Cowboy Church in Sunset, TX with Jeff Tackett officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery in Sunset, TX. Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie. Joy is survived by his mother, Nichole Steveson of Sunset; sister and brother, Cora Belle and Thomas Wade Steveson of Sunset; father, Wesley Brumbalow of Bowie; grandmother, Tina Malley of Sunset; grandfather, Cecil Steveson of Charleston, SC; two great grandmothers, Colene Coursey of Sunset and Mabel Steveson of Charleston, SC; great grandfather, Robert Murray of Lexington, KY; uncle, Robert Steveson of Fort Worth; and numerous cousins. Shaw’s Funeral Home Respect, Relieve, Remember 301 E. Tarrant Street, Bowie •940-872-1144 Owners: Gregg Shaw, Mike Shaw, Shelly Richey Director Newt Williams Office Manager Brittany Williams Robert During “R.D.” Brewer... Robert During “R.D.” Brewer, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. R.D. was born on April 16, 1935, in Montague County, TX to Murray “Preacher” and Minnie Bea Brewer. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Scott-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Brewer officiating. Burial followed at Mountain Park Cemetery in Saint Jo, TX. R.D. is survived by his daughters, Sharon Kerr and Kathy Thomas, both of Nocona, TX, sons, Lonnie Brewer of Nocona, TX and Ricky Brewer of Saint Jo, TX, brothers, Junior Brewer of Bowie, TX, and Murrel Brewer of Saint Jo, TX, twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. F U N E R A L WHITE FAMILY H O M E Coy & Jennifer White Coy RespectfulFuneralWhite Service - Dignified Director Reverently Rendered (940) 1418 Highway 59 North 872-9993 Bowie, Texas 76230 Phone (940) 872-9993 Fax (940) 872-5949 Bowie, Texas 76230 1418 Highway 59 North Summer Brings Dangers of Children and Heatstroke With the approach of summer in Texas, the danger of children dying from being left unattended in vehicles increases, warns Elsie Lacy, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent, Montague County. By following the steps in the Safe Kids ACT campaign, we can help reduce needless and preventable deaths. ACT stands for: Avoid heatstroke-related injury, Create reminders, and Take action. The campaign is designed to link together these simple heatstroke prevention steps. The problem is that temperatures in parked vehicles rise very quickly. According to figures from San Francisco State University’s Department of Geosciences, in just 10 minutes, the temperature inside of a vehicle can increase by almost 20 degrees. A child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s, making children more vulnerable to a deadly condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke can occur at body temperatures above 104 degrees. Even mild outside temperatures can pose a threat, but with Texas temperatures climbing into the upper 90’s each day, the danger becomes even greater. Statistics from San Francisco State University show that Texas leads the nation with the highest number of vehicle heatstroke deaths during the years 1998-2012, with 84 deaths during that time. Nationally, there have already been four deaths due to heatstroke in 2013, with two having occurred in Texas. Last year in Texas, there were five vehicle heat-related deaths. Nationally, there were 32, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In more than half of the cases during that time period, the death was due to the child being ‘forgotten’ by the caregiver. Such deaths are preventable when parents take precautions to make sure that children are not left alone in vehicles and cannot gain access to unlocked vehicles. Although many parents may think that this will never happen to them, it is a tragedy that can and has happened to many families. It is important that parents talk to their babysitters, grandparents, and others who care for their children to make them aware of the dangers of hyperthermia deaths. For parents with iPhones, check out the free iPhone application called “Baby Reminder.” This program allows you to set the days and time intervals in which you usually drive with your children and provides for an alert to be sent to you reminding you not to forget your baby in the car. It can be downloaded via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/il/app/baby-reminder/id468332744?mt=8. Of course, no phone app can guarantee your child’s safety. Look for the ACT and Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car campaign promotions, and follow these safety tips from National Safe Kids: *Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death. Never leave your child alone in the car, even for a minute. Consistently lock unattended vehicle doors and trunks. *Create reminders and habits that give you and your child’s caregiver a safety net. Establish a peaceof-mind plan. When you drop off your child, make a habit of calling or texting all other caregivers, so all of you know where your child is at all times. Place a purse, briefcase, gym bag, cell phone, or another item in a back seat that will be needed at your next stop. Set the alarm on your cell phone or computer calendar as a reminder to drop your child off at childcare. *Take action if you see an unattended child in a vehicle. Dial 911 immediately, and follow the instructions that emergency personnel provide – they are trained to determine if a child is in danger. In addition to heat risks, there are other safety concerns with children in and around cars including back-overs, the risk of children releasing the gear shift or engaging electric windows, or becoming trapped inside vehicles or trunks. For more information, visit the National Safe Kids website at http://www.safekids.org/safetybasics/safety-guide/kids-in-and-around-cars/never-leave-your-child-alone.html. Pairing Pets and Kids In many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many youngsters are natural born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and loving nature. But the bond between kids and pets is one that develops over time, and parents welcoming a new pet into their home should know that this transition is not always easy. Teaching kids to treat pets with love and respect and watching pets to ensure kids are safe in their company can help calm parents’ nerves. The following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA, can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and a healthy relationship. *Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset the dog, who then might go on the defensive. *Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms as a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include: *ears back, pupils dilated *tail down and tensed *posture mildly crouched, weight over rear legs *muzzle tense, wrinkled and snarling, and teeth exposed. When a dog is exhibiting any of these signs, adults and kids should not approach the dog and let it cool down. *Keep kids’ toys away from pets and vice versa. Kids’ toys are not always pet-safe and pets’ toys are not always safe for kids. Separate the two and explain to kids that they should not use their toys when playing with pets. *Teach kids to respect a pet’s “safe spot.” Pets may need a “safe spot” to which they can retreat and be sure no one will follow them. These spots are safe havens for pets, especially those adopted from shelters who might need more time to adjust to a new environment than a puppy or kitten. Teach kids to respect these “safe spots,” which might be a crate or a sleeping area, leaving pets alone when they retreat to such areas. Pets react defensively when others try to access their safe spots. *Teach kids and pets rules for each game. When playing reward games, such as those when a pet gets a treat or toy if it behaves correctly, teach pets to sit in order to get their reward, and teach kids that the pet must be sitting in order to earn its reward. This can keep kids from being jumped on or accidentally bitten when a pet gets overexcited by the sight of a toy or treat. It also teaches pets that they can’t get what they want simply by being physical. If the pet won’t sit, then adults and kids should walk away without giving the pet its treat or toy. Parents who bring a new pet into their home often find the pet quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of the household. But parents should still take certain precautions to protect kids and pets alike. The Shopper 1300 E. 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