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Commissioners plan courthouse fix without grant

Orange County Commissioner Johnny Trahan, left, makes a point at Wednesday’s Commissioners’ Court meeting, the first for court members elected in November. Listening are Commissioner Theresa Beauchamp, County Judge Dean Crooks, Commissioners John Gothia and Robert Viator. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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The Orange County Commissioners’ Court cast of 2019 debuted Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, and turned down $177,000 in free money to fix the courthouse. County Judge Dean Crooks, newly sworn commissioners Theresa Beauchamp and Robert Viator and holdover commissioners Johnny Trahan and John Gothia voted 5-0 to reject an emergency grant from the Texas Historical Commission for repairing the marble front of the 1937 courthouse. The courthouse’s front entrance has been closed for three years after pieces of

marble near the top of the three-story front wall broke loose and fell. Crooks said they found a better way to fix the courthouse front, hopefully by mid-2019. “We don’t want another Christmas where we have to decorate the scaffolding,” Crooks said. “I’m tired of that scaffolding.” Beauchamp becomes the third female to serve as county commissioner in Orange. Her mother, Marcelle Adams, was the first, Sue Bearden the second. “Everybody knows I want the courthouse fixed,” Beauchamp said. COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

City council apps due Jan. 16-Feb. 15 Dave Rogers

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Applications to run for city councils in Orange, Bridge City, Pinehurst and West Orange are due no later than Feb. 15 and are available at city halls now. The next city and school board elections will be held Saturday, May 4. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 16 through Feb. 15 at the respective city halls. The Orange City Council seats for single-member District 2, single-member District 4 and at-large Place 5 are up for election in 2019. Those seats are currently held by Brad Childs, Annette Pernell and Bill Mello.

In Bridge City, the Place 1, 3 and 5 seats are up for election. Carl Harbert, Tammi Fisette and Terri Gauthier hold those seats. The seats of Mayor Roy McDonald, and council members Randy Branch and Frances Droddy-Lopez are the ones set to be decided in 2019 in the City of West Orange. In Pinehurst, at-large aldermen and T.W. Permenter and Dan Mohon and alderwoman Sarah McClendon are winding down their current terms. For more information about participating in the upcoming elections contact your local city government in Orange and Bridge City.

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OC election winners swear in New Year Dave Rogers

For The Record

What a way to welcome a new year! Seven of the 11 county office-holders elected in November repeated their oaths of office Tuesday, Jan. 1 at the Orange County Courthouse. Friends and family filled seats of the 128th State District Courtroom as history was made. County Judge Dean Crooks was sworn in for the second time in seven months by former County Judge and current Pinehurst mayor Pete Runnels. Runnels served as Crooks’ campaign treasurer in March’s Republican primary where the former Beaumont police lieutenant ousted sitting judge Stephen Brint Carlton. With no Democratic opponent in November, Crooks was available to begin serving in May when Carlton resigned early. “Thanks to Pete for doing this not once, but twice,” Crooks said. “Sometimes I think I’m wearing him out.” Theresa Beauchamp, a former Orange city council member for 11 years, became part of the first mother-daughter combo to serve the county as precinct commissioners. Marcelle Adams was the first female commissioner in Orange County and one of the first in the state when first elected in 1986. She served as Precinct 2 commissioner from 1987 to 1994. “This brings back a lot of memories,” Adams said Tuesday, recalling taking her oath of office in the same courtroom Jan. 1, 1987. “I think Teesie will do a good job,” the 95-year-old said, using her daughter’s nickname. “If I hadn’t have thought that, I wouldn’t have wanted her to run.” A retired schools administrator, Beauchamp was sworn in as the new Precinct 2 commissioner by Judge Buddie Hahn, the just retired 260thDistrict Court Judge of 35 years. The second woman commissioner, Sue Bearden, also served Precinct 2, from 1998 to 2002. “My mom said she wanted to live long enough to see me sworn in. Mom, you

Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels, left, gives the oath of office to new Orange County Judge Dean Crooks during a ceremony for the newly elected Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Orange County Courthouse. Runnels is a former Orange County Judge. ALL PHOTOS: Mark Dunn, The Record

Judge Buddie Hahn, left, swears in Theresa Beauchamp as new Precinct 2 County Commissioner Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Orange County Courthouse.

Hershel Stagner, Jr., receives the oath of office as Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace from his wife, Debra Stagner.

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Community volunteer offers solutions for a successful New Year Debby Schamber For The Record

As the new year starts, about 45 percent of Americans will make a New Year’s resolution. As the months move forward, the number of people keeping them drops with each passing month. Most will resolve to lose weight, stop smoking or exercise more. James Scales, of Bridge City, is offering a solution for a successful new year for all and to keep those resolutions by choosing to make the community a better place. “We are always looking for

James Scales favorite annual event is the Kids Cooking Camp where he spends time volunteering. The week long event hosts about 60 children ages 8 to14 years old.

donations and volunteers,” Scales said. James is the middle child of Jimmy and Donna Scales. His parents were dedicated to their family but also the community too. Therefore, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as their three children were raised to follow in their parents footsteps in caring and giving to others. “When the kids were little I was involved in all the sports, on all the boards,” Jimmy Scales said during a previous interview before his tragic death. Jimmy was involved in

founding the Bridge City High School Baseball Booster Club and the Bridge City Athletic Booster Club, serving as the first president for both organizations and as a past board member. He was active with the Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross by serving as a board member and as chairman. “It’s something that is very rewarding. My mother taught Red Cross swimming for 40 something years and when she passed away I decided to carry on the tradition.” Jimmy said during a

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previous interview.“Our parents instilled in us to give back to the community. You don’t just take, take, take. You try to give back what you can. That’s what makes small communities work well. If everybody does a little bit, then it’s not a big load on anybody.” James Scales reached a point in his life a few years ago and decided it was time to kick things up a notch or at least several notches. He is currently the fundraising chair person for Orange JAMES SCALES Page 3A

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Wednesday Lunch Bunch Holiday Cheer The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a smaller group than usual for their Holiday Season gathering at Robert’s Meat Market and Steakhouse this year due to many other holiday activities going on. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had their luncheon at JB’s Barbecue and different offices parties were also being held. The Lunch Bunch, however, has some quality folks show up. Robert Ramirez, owner of Robert’s, again hosted the group. By the way, if you haven’t visited Robert’s Meat Market and Steakhouse lately you will be impressed with all the new renovations. Pictured are: Front Row L to R: Dave Rogers, Roy Dunn, Stephanie Roberts, Nova Dee Strickland, Sandra Price and Alice Hartsfield; Standing 2nd Row L to R: Joe Kazmar, Judge Joe Parkhurst, Tax Assessor Karen Fisher, Pete Fredrick, Joel Steirman and Judge Rodney Price; Back Row L to R: Pam Honeycutt, Judge Dean Crooks, Judge Derry Dunn, Commissioner Johnny Trahan, Commissioner Barry Burton and Gary Stephens. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

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Judge Derry Dunn shares the swearing-in ceremony with his longtime friend and successor as Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Chad Jenkins, who is joined by wife Windee Jenkins. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Rodney Price, left, congratulates Precinct 4 County Commissioner Robert Viator upon being sown in Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Orange County Courthouse.

Swearing In Ceremonies made it,” Beauchamp said. “Last night, she said she wanted to live long enough to see what I do.” Former Vidor Mayor Robert Viator, elected for his first term as Precinct 4 county commissioner, was sworn in by Judge Rodney Price, the Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace. Price, in turn, was sworn in for his fourth term by his nephew, Reed Galloway. Newly elected Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Chad

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Jenkins was sworn in by the man he is replacing, Judge Derry Dunn. Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner’s wife Debra Stagner read him the oath. Stagner was a midterm appointment in 2017. “I was appointed by commissioners’ court two years ago,” Stagner said. “This time, I was elected by the citizens of Precinct 1.” County Clerk Brandy Robertson won her first fouryear term in November but

County Clerk Brandy Robertson takes the oath of office from Judge Troy Johnson of the Orange County Court at Law 2.

County business “This is the county seat of our county and it is a joke. Definitely it needs to be repaired as quickly as possible.” Crooks and commissioners reminded free money is never really free; they said there were too many strings attached to the 50-50 grant. Taking the money, which would require a $177,000 match by the county, would also require the county to grant an historical easement to THC. “They would have the control,” Crooks said. “Any repairs, any changes we make to the courthouse, they would have to approve. “Their job is to make things historically accurate and preserve it for the future. It’s a good thing. But that can make things a lot more expensive.” Viator, the former Vidor mayor, said he had worked with the Texas Historical Commission in the past. “You have to restore to the original, and to get somebody who does that kind of work, like they did in the 1930s, is expensive,” Viator said. The good news is that by letting Beaumont architect Don LaBiche run the project

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instead of THC may cut the cost by 50 percent. “We found a way to do it for what we were going to pay for our half of the grant, so there’s little reason to enter into an easement with them,” Crooks said. Kurt Guidry, county maintenance director, recently unearthed original blueprints of the courthouse, a development that should save a lot of money, he said. He said work could begin by March and be completed by the summer, barring weather delays. Last July, former Commissioner Barry Burton brought together representatives of THC and two engineering and architectural firms to a workshop for commissioners. Burton, Guidry and other county employees had worked with them to develop a “master plan” for the courthouse, necessary before applying for THC grants. Brett Barr of THC announced the emergency grant approval, calling it the best first application he’d ever seen, then predicted work could be completed by the end of 2018. All the county needed to do was sign the contract.

James Scales: volunteerism County Disaster Rebuild which aids people in getting things they need such as flooring and sheetrock to get back into their houses after Hurricane Harvey. James is also the treasurer for Helping On Purpose Everyday and is the Vice President of Better Living for Texans. All three organizations are non-profits and survive on grants and donations in order to help others. Recently the OC Disaster Rebuild organization held a “Taste of the Holidays” event and sold 350 tickets. Attendees ate from 25 vendors who represented restaurants in Orange County. It was a delicious, fun and exciting night for all. The proceeds from the event will help organizers help more people. Plus, about two weeks before the Thanksgiving holidays, James and a team of volunteers gave away 400 turkey dinners with all the

In the Oct. 10 commissioners’ court meeting, Diane Gremillion, the court’s legal advisor, said she had “seven or eight problems” with the easement, “the amount of control we’re giving up.” Burton then countered that 93 of 102 eligible Texas counties had signed the document agreeing to the easement. In other county business Wednesday, commissioners approved paying $370,000 in weekly bills and heard that sand and sandbags were available at the Precinct 3 barn on FM 1442 and the Raymond Gould Community Center in Vidor for people affected by recent rains. Orange County Disaster Rebuild will hold a Hurricane Harvey Outreach Event Saturday for people who still have unmet needs as a result of the 2017 storm. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442. Disaster case management registration, Red Cross case managers, representatives of the Texas Homeowner Assistance Program and other organizations will be on site.

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trimmings in about a 90 minute span. All the recipient had to do was drive up and the dinner was placed into their vehicle so they could take it home and prepare it. For many, this was a welcome meal. James’ favorite annual event is the Kids Cooking Camp. The week long event hosts about 60 children ages 8 to14 years old. They meet for four hours to introduce food and basic skills. In the end they prepare food for their family to come share with them. Sign-ups are in May. Spaces are limited and quickly fill up. Through donations, the costs of the program have been brought down significantly, James said. “It really puts a smile on your face,” he said of the children and their experiences. A cause that will always be close to his heart is the Bridge City Chamber of

Commerce golf tournament. The tournament was renamed after his father to the Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament to honor the man who loved supporting his community and golf too. Most recently James was involved with a meat canning class through the HOPE organization. “Instead of jams and jellies, we did meat,” James said. Other classes James is involved in through HOPE is sewing classes for both adults and children. More information on the events can be found on the Orange County Agrilife Extension Facebook page. James is planning for a busy year in 2019 and hoping the new year will see more people wanting to do more for their community too.

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she had previously been appointed to replace Karen Jo Vance. Judge Troy Johnson of County Court At Law No. 2 swore her in. County Court At Law Judge Mandy White-Rogers, District Clerk Vickie Edgerly, County Treasurer Christy Khoury and Joy DuboseSimonton were re-elected in November and chose to take their new oaths in private ceremonies.

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From The Creaux’s Nest 2019 AND NEW EXPECTATIONS When I was a boy it seemed impossible that I would ever live long enough to see the year 2019 roll around. I had wished, in fact, I prayed, that I would see the year 2000 come around. I had thought how cool that would be. I realized that in order to achieve that goal I would have to live to be an old man. At the time life expectancy had just gone up from 54 to 56 years for a male. I often thought along the way how many more years before 2000. It was a big deal to me when we celebrated the arrival of the new century. My Dad, born in the 1800’s, had done it. It’s hard to believe today that I have surpassed my original goal. I was right to believe that I had to live to old age to do it. Now I believe it would be great to make it, in sound mind, through 2020 because I believe that will be an interesting year. At my age you don’t look too far down the road like you do when you are young. To a youngster, 2050 is so far away, but to us, who have lived it, know its right around the corner if you’re lucky. The saddest thing about living a long life is all the friends you loose along the way. I’ve lost hundreds of great people and I know I’ll probably see more leave us in the New Year. I feel really blessed and thankful to see another year roll around. I’m going to make a couple of resolutions and one will be to try and stay in contact with those friends that makes this journey a true blessing. Even though many of those friends know it’s not my regular contact that matters, it’s the fact that I’ll always be there for them if they need me. I also know where they stand. Without friends life doesn’t have much value. I will take this opportunity to thank the many good folks who have shared this long journey with me. My wish for you and yours is not only a happy, but also healthy New Year. Special thanks to some special friends and family for the memories and making a great life for me. *****Now I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF LIES TO THE TROOPS Three independent fact check outlets have verified that Donald Trump has lied to the American people over 7,500 times in 700 days. Since then a basket full of more lies have come from is mouth, none bigger or more dangerous than the Commander-in-Chief lying to his own troops during his first trip to a war zone since becoming president. Trump drew cheers when he told the troops he had won them their first raise in 10 years and suggested a whopping one. Neither one is true, outright lies. Trump said “You just got one of the biggest pay raises you ever received.” Then he really bore down on the lie, “You haven’t gotten one in more than 10 years, and I got you a big one.” He outright lied about there not being a pay increase for service members in more than 10 years and about their raise being the largest. The troops have gotten a pay raise every year for decades. For example, raises in 2008, 2009 and 2010 were all 3.4 percent. Several in the last 10 years have been larger than the new raise, the raise this year is 2.4 percent and 2.6 percent for 2019. In May he told graduates of the Navel Academy he had just gotten them a pay raise, first time in 10 years. In Iraq he told the troops that many people had told him, “We could make it three percent, we could make it three percent, I said, “No, make it 10 percent, make it more than 10 percent.” The AP Fact Check, release says, “Whatever he might have said at the time, the 2.6 percent for 2019 falls far short of the 10 percent he told the troops at al Assad Air Base, in Iraq.” At the time, Trump also told the troops, who put their life in harms way, we were being played for suckers. That should be real comforting to those serving overseas. This week’s big lie is Trump blaming the Democrats for shutting down the government, when the world saw and heard him say to Chuck and Nancy, “I will proudly shut down the government, carry the mantle and not blame you for it.” Donald Trump is shameless and a poor example of a person who came to the job knowing nothing and lying his way through his first two years. My guess is that it will only get worse and I fear for our country.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Like we had predicted Speaker of the State House Tom Craddick is hanging up his gavel and won’t run for a fourth term. Rep. Joe Straus, Republican from San Antonio claims to have 84 votes, enough to elect him speaker. The Texas House is divided, 76 Republicans to 74 Democrats. *****The bodies at Hollywood Cemetery haven’t been reburied because the grounds are still just too wet. The remains of Gatemouth Brown were also washed up by Hurricane Ike. The Orange musician was known around the world. Before the storm a move was on to raise money for a permanent marker. The Hospice organization is furnishing the funds for reburial when the weather gets better. *****Celebrity birthdays: On Jan. 7, Katie Couric turns 52, Jan. 10; Rod Stewart will be 64 and George Foreman, 60.*****I don’t know where the rumor started but for several days now we have been hearing that Bridge City would hire a new police chief Tuesday night. That never was the intent of the council. They were just being brought up-to-

date by City Manager Jerry Jones. Forty-two applicants for the chief’s job have been received.*****A new city councilman, however, will be selected to replace Mark Phillpott on the council.***** An NBC-Wall Street poll finds that President George Bush has an 18 percent approval rating. The Bush-Cheney gang is leaving the country in economic shambles. There are those Neocons who are already criticizing Obama, Nancy and the new incoming administration before the Democrats even start cleaning up the mess left behind. The truth is that politically being a Republican in Washington will be very insignificant. They will try to convince the folks in their districts about the important committees they sit on but sitting there is all it will amount to. ***** Penny has discovered two different school groups at West Orange-Stark and Orangefield who will fly to Obama’s inauguration. ***** Texas beat Ohio State 24-21 with a last 16 second touchdown Thursday night. Oklahoma will play Florida in the national championship game Thursday. If Florida wins, who should be the national champions? One of our favorite people, Orange Police Chief Sam Kittell, will speak to the “Sisters in Crime” group in Austin on Sunday, Jan. 11. Sam’s topic will be “CSI Mayberry, Big City Policing in Small Town America.” *****One of our favorite young guys Collin Slade “Billy Jack” Gros turns 14 on Jan. 10. This kid will do to ride the range with.

45 Years Ago-1974 If you started out on your on at 20 years old in 1974 chances are today you would be a grandparent looking to retire in a few years. Let’s see who was doing that 45 years ago. Gordon Baxter wrote about Village Creek. “C’mon creeks! Eleven floods in 12 months and it used to be every seven years.” Gordon celebrated his birthday on Christmas.*****Liz Wickersham, an-Orange raised beauty who lives in Hawaii, was in the states over the holidays. She had a date with Joe Namath. Liz dated many famous guys including Ted Turner before settling down and marrying a New York lawyer. She was in town last for her dad Charlie’s funeral.*****Doug Harrington sent Jimmy Conn one oyster in a pill bottle while his friends ate a gallon. Doug said he didn’t want Conn to over extend himself with his love making.*****Corky and Betty Harmon have been baby sitting with Joe and Beverly Williams’ young son while they vacationed.*****It’s said that Jewel Bearden has traded in her .38-caliber pistol in for a new .45. She says, “If I have to shoot I don’t want to miss.”*****S.P. (Pete) Dickey, 59, has announced he will be a candidate for commissioner of Pct. 2.*****Larry Bergeron is store manager at McLaury’s.*****Bonanza Sirloin Pit is offering chicken fried steak for $1.39.*****Jim Crossland is the head football coach at LC-M.

55 Years Ago Now let’s see what was happening and who was doing what 55 years ago. *****Flashy Eddie Sutton bleeding from a gash at the mouth threw caution to the wind and hammered out a unanimous decision over Lafayette’s Seminal Foreman to win the outstanding boxer’s award at the Orange boxing tournament. Other Orange boxers were Gary McCamey, Ken Ballard, Oscar Dominquez and Larry Carpenter.*****Attorney General Waggoner Carr to be speaker at the Orange Chamber banquet.*****Commissioners Casey Peveto and Asa Mansfield will seek re-election.*****State Representative Clyde Haynes announces for a third term.*****W.D. Bill Joyce, former Orange County ID officer is running for sheriff of Newton County.*****Lutcher Stark High football players C.E. Riggs and Frank Beauchamp were named to AAA All State Team.*****O.L. “Babe” Whitman, longtime deputy for Sheriff Chester Holts retires.*****First Savings and Loan holds formal opening. Officers are Ward Stephenson, president; Homer Stephenson, director; Wayne Cox, vice president; Davis Cooper, vice president; Joe Powell, Walter Eubanks, Donald Cohenour and Jessie Dickerson, directors.

wall.*****We were sorry to learn of the death of Belvia Ann Trahan Jowell, age 82, who passed away Dec. 27. She had been employed as an LVN at Orange Memorial Hospital for many years and was known and respected by many. Our condolences to her husband E.C. and her loving family. Please see obituary.

BIRTHDAYS Some folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Jan. 2: Christina Sterling, Amber Cortez, Cody Johnson, Courtney Anderson and Kathy Mercer all celebrate. They are joined by actors Cuba Gooding, Jr., 50, Taye Diggs, 47 and Shelley Hennig, 31.*****Jan. 3: Jim Sharon Bearden, David McLemore, Owen Burton, Betty Johnson Barbara Dardeau and Betty Johnson have birthdays on this day. Also celebrating are football player Eli Manning, 37 and actors Mel Gibson, 62, Danica McKellar, 43.*****Jan. 4: Celebrating on this day are Beth Rash, Vergie Moreland, Devin Force and Nancy Lapeyrolerie. Celebrities joining them are chef Graham Elliot, 41 and actors Liz Soberano, 20, Coco Jones, 20.*****Jan. 5: Celebrating this day are Lora Simpson, Vivian Holbrooks, Melinda Vail and Patsy Dowder. They are joined by actors Bradley Cooper, 42, Diane Keaton, 72 and Robert Duvall, 87.*****Jan. 6: DeeDee Viator, Clint Reves, Louise Dubose, Sherry Morgan and our longtime friend Skipper Free all celebrate. Also celebrating are chef Ree Drummond, 49 and entrepreneur Eric Trump, 34.*****Jan. 7: Celebrating birthdays today are Betty Jagen, Libby Campbell, Michael Collins, Teresa Collins, Chance Chatagnier, Mary Hebert and Carley McDuffie. Celebrities celebrating are rock singer Kenny Loggins, 70, actors Nicolas Cage, 54 and Jeremy Renner, 47.*****Jan. 8: Terri Gauthier, Lanston Fall, Heather Mankopf, Mike Comeaux, Joey Halliburton, Sandra Cole and Sean Brinson celebrate. Also R&B singer R. Kelly, 51, actors Sam Riley, 38, and Noah Cyrus, 18.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Pastor Oris Gaspard’s wife, Mary Ann, was expecting a baby so he stood before the congregation and axed dem for a raise. Dey agree dem dat wenever da preacher’s family expanded so would his paycheck. After Pastor Gaspard and Mary Ann dem had six chiluns it started to get expensive so da congregation decided to hold anutter meeting to discuss da preacher’s expanding salary. A great deal of yelling and bickering went on as to how much Pastor Gaspard’s additional chiluns wre costing da church and how much more it could cost dem. After listening to dem for about an hour, Pastor Gaspard got up from his chair and spoke. “My friends, chiluns are a gift from God and we will take as many gifts as he gives us.” Rev. Gaspard had made his point. Silence fell on da congregation. In da back pew Maude DeBlanc, a little old lady, struggled to stand and finally said in her frail voice, “Rain is also a gift from God but wen we get too much of it we wear rubber boots.” Da congregation said, “Amen Sister.”

C’EST TOUT Changes in Government

In the past two years the Orange County Commissioners Court has completely flipped over. Every member of the Court was not there three years ago. Two new commissioners, Theresa Beauchamp and Robert Viator, along with judge Dean Crooks, join commissioners Johnny Trahan and John Gothia, who were elected two years ago. County Judge Crooks comes to the job well prepared after serving an apprenticeship since May when Judge Brint Carlton resigned after losing to Crooks. Judge Crooks, during his appointed time, has learned a lot about running Orange County. He has had the opportunity to know and work with the other elected officials over the last few months before taking over his elected term. He’s turned loose some trial ballots and studied the way the A FEW HAPPENINGS wind will blow with some members of the court. One thing I learned about the Judge is that he will put every Judge Derry Dunn, after 12 years as Justice of the peace, expenditure under the microscope. He wants to know if retired as of Dec. 31. He then swore in his replacement its money well spent. For example: Economic Developjudge, Chad Jenkins, on Jan. 1, before leaving for Houston ment: The Judge supports economic growth but he argues hospital where he underwent a procedure at MD Anderson that there is a point of diminishing returns on the county’s Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. The doctors Wednesday payout on infrastructure and believes 10 years tax abatefound no sign of cancer and released him, calling it a mir- ment is enough to get any company interested in our acle. The tumor in his bladder had totally disappeared. unique location. One of several examples of buying the Thank God. We’re going to miss the Judge and hope his whole loaf and just getting the two heels is the City of health will now be back on track.*****Joy Dubose-Simon- Orange spending $400,000 on infrastructure, services, ton decided that after a very busy year and holiday season, roads, etc, to locate here, plus 10 years tax abatement. she wanted a low key swearing in ceremony this year. She Charlie Wickersham talked the city economic fathers along with husband and daughter, stayed in their pajamas into the promotion for a newspaper printing plant that was and ate pancakes with family members, John and Joyce going to bring business from afar and employ 50 full time Dubose and friend Christy Khoury and daughter Coree. employees. The business never came and the company Her husband, Robert Simonton swore her in for another has five or less employees. Sometime to sell a particular term as Orange County Justice of the Peace, Pct. deal, the promoters will inflate the numbers and not figure 3.*****Johnny Trahan and Barry Burton along with their in the infrastructure cost, which over time can be a lot. spouses and a group of friends were spotted across the riv- Sometimes it’s a good deal to bring in a large company er at The Golden Nugget on Saturday night attending a and then, at best, it might be just a break even venture. Steve Miller Band concert. In Orange County’s Economic Development’s case, I be*****The Dallas Morning News has picked former First lieve they are dedicated to bring in new development and Lady Laura Bush as the newspaper’s “Texan of the Year,” are working hard at it. In order to show that the money in part for speaking out against child separation at the spent for this agency is worth the yearly cost, they might Border.*****No one is surprised that Alabama and Clem- be going overboard and giving away too much. Often the son will meet in the college football championship game. number of employees is inflated and most of the conThe Tigers and Crimson Tide will meet for the fourth struction jobs are given to out-of-area workers, who head time in four years. Alabama won the first and third, Clem- out to the next job when this one is finished. My personal son took the second. The college football championship hope is that we are able to attract more industry. God game will be played Jan. 7, in Santa Clara, CA, and shown knows we can use all we can get, but at what cost. That’s at 7 p.m. on ESPN. Orange County has one player in the what Judge Crooks is looking at. With Crooks, it seems to game, All-American Deionte Thompson. He’s the third always be the bottom line, “Is it the best deal for the tax safety for West Orange-Stark to star in college football. payer.”*****Meanwhile on the national front, a new conKevin Smith, A&M, Earl Thomas, Texas and Thomp- gress has taken over. A whole new Washington game son, Alabama. All first class programs.*****The Lunch started Jan. 3. The first pitch has been thrown; this game Bunch will gather for the first time in the New Year on will go into extra innings. *****Here’s hoping you have a Wed., Jan. 9, at Tuffy’s. The group hasn’t dined with Van great New Year. Thanks for you time, mine is up. Take and Josette in quite awhile. Our friends are urged to make care and God bless. plans to attend. Everyone always welcome.*****President Trump issued an executive order Friday freezing pay raises for federal civilians workers in 2019. The pay for the military is separate; they will get a 2.6 percent raise. Trump said about the two million civilian workers, “They are mostly Democrats anyway.” He’s ready to give them the gift of a freeze if congress fails to act on his border

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Bridge City ISD School Board Ballot notice e Bridge City ISD issues a Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot. Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the Bridge City ISD’s School Board Trustee Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5 on the regular election ballot may be filed during the following time: January 16, 2019 to February 15, 2019. Office hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, February 15 open until 5 pm. You may contact the Superintendent’s office at 1021 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City to file application in person.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis, a non-Profit organization for those 60 years and above, meets 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange, TX 77630, with the exceptions of Wednesdays during week of Easter, Christmas and New Year's Day. A speaker and coffee are always offered, and the public is welcomed to attend.

Our upcoming schedule of meetings are: Wed., Jan. 9 the speaker will be the new director of the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, omas Neal, a former administrator at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. He will discuss the book, "Betting, Booze, and Brothels," by Wanda A. Landry and Laura C. O'Toole, regarding Vice, Corruption, and Justice in both Jeﬀerson and Orange Counties, from Spindletop to the 1960s, written in 2006.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites everyone who would like to quilt, cross switch, crochet, or just sew are invited to gather for a day of sewing fun. We will meet on the First Saturday of the Month at 9:00 am, beginning January 5. Everyone is invited, beginners to pro. Tell your friends. If you are interested, let the church oﬃce (409-735-4573) know.

Chevron Retirees Association to Meet e Chevron Retirees Association will meet Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the Banquet Room (enter at door on parking lot side) 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 plans for the New Year.

Friends of the Orange Depot meeting e ﬁrst meeting of the board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on ursday, January 10, at 5:30PM, with reception at 5:00PM at the Depot, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Volunteers are encouraged to come and learn about the plans for 2019. is will be the ﬁrst bi-monthly meeting that will be held the SECOND ursday of the month, rather than the third. Following the meeting a dinner will be held there for members and their guests to celebrate the new year and the accomplishments of the organization during the past year.

Dueling Piano Event - January 2019 United Way of Orange County is excited to bring back Pete’s Dueling Pianos. is large fundraising event will take place on January 26, 2019 at the VFW in Orange starting at 6:30 p.m. e February 2018 event was a huge success thanks in part to generous sponsors like you. We are looking to make this one bigger and better! If you’d like support United Way of Orange County and sponsor this fun event, please let me know which level of sponsorship you would like. Our event is expected to draw over 350 supporters. Participating businesses will be featured in our event program and each donor will receive recognition on our social media platforms. We are also accepting auction items and door prizes. For auction items, please note - United Way Worldwide prohibits us from auctioning alcohol, tobacco, or ﬁrearms.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting

The Bridge City Lions Club was to recognized their sponsors and all their hard work they have done to help build back up the club. The club hasn't been part of the community for quite some time now but since President lion Tammie Marshall has taken ownership of stepping and wanting to participate in the community activities. We wouldn't be able to do those activities if it weren't for our sponsors Beth Arnold and staff at Wellspring credit union, David and David at Gopher Industrial, Eric and staff at COS Printing. We're wanting to say a big thank you for being our sponsors over the years and hoping that you all would continue to be our sponsors for many years to come. We would also like to recognize John DuBose for all the help that he has done this past year and hoping he will continue helping us for many more years to come. Also, I would like to thank all my Lion members and volunteers that have helped in the community activities for making this year a success. I can honestly say this year is one for the books and I wont forget it. The Lions Club will most definitely participate in more activities the year to come.

e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday Feb 5, 2019 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Learn about Orange County Support of Beekeepers through the Orange County Apiary Committee, a support group associated with the County Agrilife oﬃce. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to the group. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. Join fellow beekeepers for information and lots of good stories. Our guest speaker this month will be Christy Ray, local beekeeper and beekeeping supply business owner . We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion 409-7280344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356. is is a public service activity and there is no charge for hive removal.

Orange County Master Gardeners Plant Fair e Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 6th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 23, 2019 8 am to 1 pm at Cormier Park located at 8235 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery & member grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, berries, cold-hardy avocados, fig trees, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house & tropicals along with succulents, lilies and many other hard to find & unusual plants. Plant specialists & members will be available to answer questions and to assist you selecting your plants. Specialty booths will be set up with unique gardening and craft items. For more information check out http://txmg.org/orange or contact us at sheribethard@yahoo.com if you are interested in being one of our vendors.

American Legion to meet e Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave in Orange has a new

Commander, his name is Ronnie Gill. e meetings have been changed from 2nd ursday of each month at 7 pm to the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2 pm. Commander Gill would like to invite each member to attend these meetings. We are a Veterans organization and invite each Veteran to come and join our post. ey represent you in Washington, D.C. for helping get you beneﬁts which you deserve.

Dementia Care Givers Support Group e Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00am Second ursday of every month at 6:30pm.

GOALS offers services e Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (GOALS) is now offering Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Graduate High School Education (GED) tutoring to all adults 16 and older at no cost. Volunteer tutors are willing to meet once or twice a week at various locations. Please telephone the GOALS office at 409.886.4311 and ask for Rhonda to register. You may email the office of GOALS at rhonda@goalssetx.com.

Seek & Find Resale Store Come visit us at Seek and Find Resale Shop sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We will be selling tickets for our Christmas Quilt Raﬄe, tickets for the Gumbo meal, and our famous nuts. As always, we have lots of new items that will be sure to catch your eye. Come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Rd, Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). We are now open three days a week. ey are ursdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Fridays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. We have clothes for all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more. All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Music Academy : Pinnacle Music Academy is having an open enrollment on Saturday September 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. e Academy oﬀers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet and more for all ages! Learn all styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop. ey are located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and check out this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument in our local area. For more information call 409-241-3920 or visit us at www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com .

Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713377-0356.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info. Calls are kept Conﬁdential.

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

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Deaths and Memorials

Robert “Bob” E. Burge, 78, Bridge City

Barbara Ann Droddy, 81

Robert “Bob” E. Burge, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2018, at his home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., ursday, January 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be Pastor Kirk Elendor. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 9, 1940, he was the son of Edwin E. Burge and Johnnie Mae (Howell) Burge. Bob was a hard worker and retired from working in maintenance for Huntsman Corporation, formerly known as Texaco, after 30 years. He enjoyed drag racing cars, especially his 1958 Chevy. He also loved to travel anywhere. Bob will be missed by all who knew ROBERT ‘BOB’ and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Johnnie BURGE Burge; his wife, Delnora Burge; and his niece, Paula Guidroz. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Linder Burge of Bridge City; his siblings, David Burge and wife Tootsie of Port Neches, and Cheryl McGarrahan and husband Paul of New Braunfels; his sons, Ricky Burge of Nederland, and Carl Wayne Burge and wife Jodye of Groves; his step-children, Tracy Linder, Tammy Roy and husband Reagan, and Karen Green, all of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Bonnie Everett and husband Travis of Henderson, Nevada, Brittany Limbocker and husband Eric of Dallas, Kurt Riley of Beaumont, Christopher Burge and wife Denyse Howard of Nederland, and Ricky Burge, Jr. of Nederland; his step-grandchildren, J. R. Rife, Chelsey Fisette and husband Cody, Carlee Linder, Chad Linder, Tyler Roy, Makenzie Green, and Gavin Green, all of Bridge City; and his great-grandchildren Castor Everett, Kylie Everett, Nora Limbocker, Bentley Roy, Ben Fisette, and Cameron Fisette. Serving as pallbearers will be David Burge, Ricky Burge, Jr., Christopher Burge, Kurt Riley, Jr., Eric Limbocker, and Paul McGarrahan. Honorary pallbearers are Gavin Green, Tyler Roy, Linwood Boudreaux, Eddy Paul Burge, and Chad Linder.

Barbara Ann Droddy, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Funeral Services were held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Visitation of family and friends was held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Barbara was born on August 10, 1937, in Mout Belvieu, Texas to parents John Everett Strahan and Bertha Lee (Mercer) Strahan. Barbara married Clarence Droddy, the love of her life, in 1956 and shared over 62 blissful years of marriage together with their three children, Cheryl, John, and Rob. Barbara was a longtime resident of Orange, Texas before moving to Washington State for 8 years and then to Simpsonville, South Carolina for the past 4 years of her life, where she was a member of Temple Baptist Church. BARBARA ANN Barbara, or “Mama B,” as she loved to be called by her grandchildren, loved DRODDY traveling, camping, working outside, watching professional bull riding, and most of all spending time with her family. She was known for her quick wit, infectious smile as well as her kind and compassionate spirit. Barbara was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that was, and will be forever loved, cherished, and missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful and hard-working woman whose trust was in Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Droddy; Children, Cheryl Squires and husband Danny, John Droddy and wife Alicia, Robert Droddy and wife Rhonda; Sister, Jenny Scarbrough; Grandchildren, Matthew Squires, Olivia Droddy, and Erin Droddy, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, John and Bertha Strahan and brother, Robert Strahan. Pallbearers were Ed Scarbrough, Jim Droddy, Mike Droddy, Keith Kemper, Will Kemper, Phil McClure.

Belvia Ann Jowell, 82 of Orange

John Jerry Freeland, 68, Bridge City John Jerry Freeland, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.. Burial will follow at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bridge City, Texas, on January 15, 1950, he was the son of Merritt Joseph Freeland and Vada (Miller) Freeland. He worked as a Foreman for Burton Shipyard. He enjoyed collecting coins and spending lots of time ﬁshing. John was a genuinely good person who loved his family dearly. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merritt and Vada Freeland; brothers, Arliss Freeland and twin, JoeASDFADFS Terry Freeland. John is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Patricia Freeland; children, John Jerry Sparkman, Leeann Bertrand and husband Brock, and Angela Ballard and husband Joshua; grandchildren, Mason Sparkman, Rhys Bertrand, Brandon Ballard, and Alana Ballard; and his siblings, Vivian Richard, Darlene Moseley, Meredith Kirkmeyer, and Paula Stuckey. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Ballard, Josh Ballard, Brock Bertrand, and Mason Sparkman.

MY FIVE CENTS

New year brings new optimism for State of Texas’ future plans A monthly column by Texas Sen. Robert Nichols Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were ﬁlled with family and good food, as I know mine were. Here are ﬁve things happening around your state this month: 1. 86th Legislative Session When you hear from me next, the Texas Legislature will have begun the 86th Legislative Ses-

sion, which is set to last for 140 days. During this time, the Legislature must pass a two-year budget as well as address existing laws and consider new legislation. To stay involved with what is going on during Session, you can visit w w w. c a p i t o l . s t a t e . t x . u s . rough this site, you will be able to view a live stream of Senate and House committee hearings as well as watching both

chambers when they are in session. You can also look up bills that may interest or concern you. Another way to keep track of what is happening in Austin is to watch out for this column, as I will be writing it weekly to keep you up to date on what is going on at your State Capitol. It has been an honor to serve as your state Senator since 2007 and I look forward to this next year and working together to make a diﬀerence for our state. 2. Sunset Hearing is month, the Texas Sunset Commission held a two day hearing where we heard testimony and discussed agencies including the State Oﬃce of Risk Management and State Securities Board. e second day we voted on recommendations for the Texas Real Estate Commission and heard testimony on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com-

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Belvia Ann Jowell, 82 of Orange, Texas was peacefully called home to meet her maker on December 27, 2018, in Beaumont, TX at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Born in Orange, TX on April 3, 1936, she was the last living of 7 siblings. Daughter of L.W. Trahan SR & Gertrude Trahan. She started her nursing career as an LVN at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange, TX. She loved all fields of nursing care but her passion was taking care of the newborns. She was an avid fisherwoman who's 2nd home was Toledo Bend Lake. She could stay on the water with the best of them. She was a lover of nature & enjoyed watching birds, butterflies, squirrels & all other God made creatures in her back yard that she adorned with beauBELVIA ANN tiful plants & flowers. She also loved to work in her yard & garden. She JOWELL was a faithful member of Cowboy Church of Orange County & absolutely loved her church family & to serve & worship our Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.W. Trahan SR & Gertrude Trahan. She was the last living sibling of 4 sisters, Marie "Tut" Perry, Mable Stansbury, Gerdia Shoemaker, Sheila Marburger, 2 brothers; Jay Trahan & L.W. "Bubby" Trahan JR. She is survived by her dear husband of 62 years, E.C. Jowell JR; loving Momma to children, Harry Jowell SR & wife Paula of Orange, Betsy Pevey & husband Dwain of Buna & Janet Jowell of Orange; lovingly known as MoMo, Mo Baby or Mo Jo to grandchildren, Harry Dale Jowell JR & wife Kim, Mike Pevey & wife Lucretia, Luke Jason Jowell, Tricia Pevey, Casey Pevey Pope & Jake McMillan. Last but definitely not least she is also survived by great grandchildren that were so blessed to have her in their lives as long as she was & she adored them; Harrison, Claire & Kirk Jowell, Adam "AJ" & Ethan Pope, Ryan, Layne & Slaydon Pevey, Keileigh Folsom, Samantha Pevey & Joshua Powell. As well as many other extended family members that she held close to her heart. Per our sweet angels wishes there will not be a service or memorial. But please feel free to share memories, prayers & well wishes with the family. Our matriarch will deeply be missed & is loved beyond measure. A note was found leaving us all some wisdom: To ALL My Kids-Life is teaching you some painful lessons. But it's from adversity that strength is born. You may have lost the inning, but I know you'll win the game. Love, Mom e family would like to extend a thank you to Kelli Arfeen, Harbor Hospice of Beaumont & the nursing staff for the help, compassion & love during this time.

Michael Dennis Gunn, 75, Orange Michael Dennis Gunn, age 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 2:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation of family and friends will be held on ursday, January 3, 2019, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Michael was born on ursday, February 11, 1943, in Orange, Texas to parents, Maxine (Stites). He had been a lifetime resident of Orange, Texas. Michael was a very loving, good hearted man who loved his family dearly. He met the love of his life when he found Judy (Lobb), as the two were married for 50 blissful years. He loved to garden and was an avid reader. He would read anything and everything that was in front of him, even while eating his breakfast. MICHAEL DENNIS Michael truly always had a thirst for knowledge in everything he did in life GUNN and was always a perfectionist. He and his wife, Judy, took many trips together to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and enjoyed every single trip just as much as the last. ey visited, "e Happiest Place on Earth", well over 25 times within Michael's lifetime. Mike was also a well known drummer for many bands in Southeast Texas during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Michael was a husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Maxine Page and Harry Gunn and sister Shirley Bendy. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judy Gunn; son, Kelly Gunn; grandchildren, Trevor Gunn and Tyler Gunn; great grandson, Rylan Gunn and brother Richard P. Gunn, SR. and wife Brenda.

The Race by Pea rl Bu rgess

A t u r t le plodd ing dow n the road so slow Had joined t he race, k now ing where to go, Ma ny passed h im racing ex tremely fast But he kept on going, k now ing he cou ld last. The ones r unn ing fast lost energ y a nd fel l They received no honor, nor stor y to tel l, But t he t u r t le kept on h is slow, mov ing pace At the end of t he day, he had won t he race. Is you r li fe f r ustrated w ith ma ny th ings to do Runn ing to a nd f ro just tr y ing to get t h roug h? Wit h time f ly ing by you th in k you ca n’t stop Get ting ever y t h ing done before you d rop. Slow dow n, enjoy li fe wh i le you sti l l ca n There a re just a few yea rs God g ives to ma n, Ta ke one step at a time a nd enjoy the v iew Don’t worr y i f others speed rig ht past you. Be t ha n k f u l for each a nd ever y new day Ba la nce you r time w it h bot h work a nd play, Remember t he t u r t le, h is slow steady pace Then at t he end, you w i l l w in li fe’s race.

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4 Simple Tips for Blending a Better-For-You Smoothie FUN FOOD FOR FIESTAS & SHOWERS My late Aunt Audra (always loved her name) made this once for a bridesmaids' luncheon for one of her friends with a daughter getting married. I thought it was so cute that I thought I would share. I do not know if she made-up the design or found it in a magazine years ago. Aunt Audra never had children, so my only maternal ﬁrst cousin, Karen, and I were like her little girls.

Equipment needed: Large pot Colander Cooking spoon, kitchen knife Ice cream scoop, large dinner plates

Ingredients (Adjust amounts used according to number of guests): 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cup vinegar 3-12 oz cans tuna in water, OR 312 oz cans chicken in water, drained 12 oz Blue Plate Lt Mayo

w/GreekYogurt 2-14.5 oz cans pear halves, drained 1 small bag shredded carrots 1 small bag peeled baby raw carrots 1 small can sliced black olives 1 small jar whole green olives 1 12 or 16 oz grated cheddar cheese First, boil a dozen eggs. (I always get brown eggs so I can tell the boiled eggs apart easily from the raw eggs in fridge.) Fill a roomy pot about 2/3 full of water, then place the uncooked eggs gently in pot with 1/2 cup vinegar. Boil eggs on medium heat 25 minutes, NOT merely 3 minutes! Finally, empty the boiled water; ﬁll pot with very cold water to allow eggs to cool. Then, make the tuna salad or chicken salad, or even both. Be certain to drain the cans of tuna and/or chicken in water. (Do not buy the tuna in oil, please.) Place the drained cans of tuna OR chicken in a medium bowl. Chop boiled and cooled eggs, then add to tuna OR chicken. (You may

not need to chop all the boiled eggs, so save some for lunch!) Next, add the Blue Plate Light Mayo according to your desired texture. Now, take an ice cream scoop, placing the scoop of tuna salad or chicken salad on the center of a large dinner plate. It is now time to create the magic of food art. Empty the can of pear halves into a colander. Place a pear half on the plate adjoining the salad scoop so it looks like a neck and head. Then, take 4 baby raw carrots and place them on plate outstretched as hands and legs. Now, add whole green olives for hands and feet. The head features are left, so place a fair amount of shredded cheese around the large part of pear to resemble hair. Finally, take 2 sliced black olives for eyes, part of a shredded carrot for a smile, and a teeny-tiny piece of shredded carrot for a nose, placing all on pear as the face parts. You have created an eatable character.

Here are a few tips to embrace a Keto-Friendly Diet this winter (StatePoint) It seems that everyone these days has a friend following a “keto-friendly” diet -- a low-carb eating plan designed to make the body burn fat more efficiently. Developed years ago to control diabetes and then later to treat epilepsy in children, different versions of the keto diet have gained traction as effective weight loss plans, according to e Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “One thing all keto diets have in common is that they restrict carbohydrates in favor of healthy fats in an effort to achieve nutritional ketosis -- the state in which your body burns fat instead of glucose,” explains registered dietitian, Courtney McCormick. e experts at the South Beach Diet are now taking a safe, effective approach to keto by offering a keto-friendly plan, and are providing helpful tips to get started. 1. Count net carbs: A ketofriendly diet is based around the idea of net carbs. Limit yourself to no more than 50 grams of net carbs daily. While this isn’t considered a strict keto diet, it follows the keto plan for those looking for assistance with getting started. To calculate this number, take your total grams of fiber and grams of sugar alcohols consumed and subtract that from your total grams of carbohydrates. e resulting number should be within the 40 to 50 net carb range. 2. No beans, legumes or fruits: To keep your overall daily net carbs within a certain range, even good carbs like

beans, legumes and those in most fruits are off-limits except for occasional indulgences. Stick to non-starchy veggies only, like leafy greens, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms and zucchini. 3. Water is essential: Your fiber intake is reduced on a keto-friendly diet with the elimination of whole grains, beans and legumes. For digestive health and to ward off constipation, it’s important that you drink sufficient amounts of water. “We recommend drinking at least 64 ounces per day on the South Beach Diet Keto-Friendly plan,” says McCormick. “Plus, water keeps you fuller longer, prevents overeating before meals and may boost metabolism if it’s ice cold.”

support for your eﬀorts. Oﬀer to bring a keto-friendly dish so you’ll be sure to have something to eat. When following a keto or keto-friendly eating plan, do so in the safest, healthiest way possible. Consult your doctor and consider following a plan supported by trusted weight loss and healthy lifestyle experts.

(StatePoint) ere’s no better time than a new year to embrace healthy habits. And it’s easier to embrace a “new me” mentality by fueling your body with the goodness it needs now. You can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your daily regimen with one simple snack hack: smoothies! Smoothies are convenient, fast and easy to make -- all you need is a liquid base, frozen or fresh ingredients and a blender. However, not all smoothies are made equally. It’s easy to overlook the amount of sugar we’re sipping, which can make your “healthy” smoothie the sugar equivalent of a candy bar. Yikes! e secret to making a better-for-you smoothie is cherry picking the right ingredients that not only taste good but are good for you. Here are four tips for blending healthful smoothies that will help you reach your wellness resolutions in the New Year: 1. Sacrifice sugar, not taste. Smoothies made with fruit-flavored juices or sweetened with frozen yogurt might taste great, but can wreak havoc on your health, often adding up to more than an entire day’s worth of added sugar. Cut back on the excess sugar by making them at home, where you can control what’s inside. Consider smart swaps, like no sugar added Mooala Bananamilks. ese dairy-free milk alternatives add great-tasting flavor with sustainably-sourced bananas, roasted sunflower seeds and a touch of cinnamon and sea salt. Whether you’re making a green smoothie, something sweet and creamy or packed with tropical flavors, the Original, Chocolate and Strawberry Bananamilk varieties are packed with real ingredients and won’t leave you with a sugar crash.

after meals, it’s possible that dairy could be the culprit. Daiya, the tasty brand known for creating plant-based versions of favorite comfort foods, now oﬀers delicious dairy-free yogurt cups in fruit ﬂavors, like strawberry, peach and more. ese yogurt cups are made with coconut cream, are low in sugar and pack in a healthy dose of B12, calcium and 6 grams of

2. Turn flavor into function. Make your smoothie as efficient as you are. Multitask with ingredients to provide your body with all it needs without adding excess calories. Blend in a scoop of collagen for better skin or a dash of turmeric to decrease inflammation. Also consider adding extra fiber, which takes longer for your body to digest, making you feel full longer and on fewer calories. Functional foods can help fill in nutritional gaps of your diet while pairing added benefits. 3. Incorporate a dairy-free base. Over 65 percent of the population experiences a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, so if you’re experiencing unexplained bloating

4. Variety is key: Following a keto diet could put you at risk for deﬁciencies in micronutrients, including selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins B and C. To compensate, take a multivitamin and stay away from eating the exact same thing each day. Mix it up with an array of lean proteins, healthy fats and a daily serving of non-starchy veggies. Pay attention to changes in your health like hair loss, vision changes, aches, pains or weakness. Simple blood tests can reveal levels of vitamins and minerals. 5. Plan special occasions: Carbs are king at special meals and holidays. Communicating your needs with family and friends beforehand can help you avoid peer pressure and garner

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protein per serving. Plus, the coconut cream provides a satisfying creamy texture without the discomforts associated with dairy. 4. Plan ahead. Let’s face it, busy lives require time-saving measures, and making smoothies is no exception. Prep smoothie packets the night before or, even better, for the week

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Cold weather fishing often provides some of the best fishing opportunities of the year.

A healthy J.J. Watt will lead the Houston Texans into the NFL postseason as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday.

Wildcard Weekend!

Cowboys, Texans hosting Saturday KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD It’s not very often that the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys will make the National Football League post-season playoffs without having to win their final game of the regular season. But that’s exactly what happened Sunday when both teams played at the same time for the second week in a row and both came away with impressive victories. Actually, the Houston-Jacksonville game was more important than the Dallas-New York Giants contest because it would have changed the AFC South Division champion plus the seed number for the playoffs. The Cowboys had already clinched the NFC East Division title and were able to sit out some of their stars like running back Ezekiel Elliott and a couple of All-Pro

offensive linemen. Both teams finished the season with impressive victories, giving them additional momentum for the NFL Wild Card Playoffs that begin Saturday. The third-seeded Texans (11-5) will play sixth-seeded Indianapolis (10-6) 3:35 p.m. Saturday at NRG Stadium. Fourth-seeded Dallas meets No. 5 seed Seattle 7:15 p.m. Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Houston’s defense was outstanding, holding the Jaguars to a miniscule 119 total yards, mostly from passing in their impressive 20-3 victory over Jacksonville, and six first downs. J.J. Watt appears to be fully recovered from his injuries after enduring a pair of back surgeries and a broken leg during a painful two-year span. Watt recorded 1½ sacks Sunday, bringing his total for the

regular season to 16 which led the AFC. He and Hall of Fame Green Bay Packer great Reggie White are the only players in NFL history with 15 or more sacks for four seasons. Watt also had a forced fumble, leading the NFL with seven forced fumbles. Twenty-seven per cent of the Texans’ points this season came from turnovers. Offensively, the story was the twopronged attack by quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who both had record-breaking seasons. Watson was the first player in NFL history to pass for 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns and rush for 500 yards and five touchdowns in one season. On the negative side, Watson was sacked 60 times, which ranks second in NFL history. Hopkins hauled in 115 passes during

Re-think your approach to cold weather fishing By CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

In all the major bay systems along the Texas gulf coast die hard big trout hunters are licking their lips in anticipation of finding that one truly big speckled trout of a lifetime. e late fall and winter months are regarded as the best times to pursue real wall hanger size trout, and here on Sabine lake we are no different. In the past couple of years we have seen some amazing things come our way to change the way we as anglers looked at fishing. Some or most of these ideas are not for everybody, they involve more than your fair share of empty grueling hours in less than ideal conditions so beware and be prepared. I am not by any means trying to persuade anyone not to try this type of fishing; I am only being honest about what kind of effort it takes to reap rewards that were long thought impossible for our lake. I will promise you this though, if you try these tactics and experience even minor success you will understand how addictive this whole process can be.

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Fishing in the winter months, after the gulls seem to have left for vacation and the shrimp have all but disappeared, means you must do a couple of important things in order to be successful. Finding the warmest water in your area and finding baitfish such as mullet in that area is a great sign. According to Parks and Wildlife studies water temperatures in the 60 to 80 degree range are the best for catching speckled trout. During the winter months as the surface temps dip into the low 50’s it is a must to slow your presentations and possibly offer up a little bigger bait. Tried and true late winter and early spring producers like Corkies and Catch V’s should be in every fisherman’s tackle box as well as a few others that don’t get quite as much recognition. Winter fishing always invites the heated debate between waders and drifters, which method is better and who catches more fish. Wading is one of those techniques where you either “love it or hate it”, some fishermen cannot stand the work involved or the cold water temps while others thrive under these conditions. All I can tell you is to try it out and see for yourself, the results are often worth effort. Now don’t get me wrong wading is not the “end all be all” technique that will guarantee you success, it will at certain times appear that way. ere is nothing cooler than watching anglers in a boat continue to try to get into an area where you are catching fish and their boat won’t go, you can just see the frustration every time you land a fish. If wadefishing proves not to be something you are willing to pursue don’t worry, you can drift over the scattered shell reefs on the lake and still have a good shot at catching that big fish. e same baits that work for waders will also catch big fish from a boat provided you take a few things into consideration. Noise and boat control are tops on the list of factors that will determine

From Page 1B success or failure. Careful anglers know that slamming hatches and dropping gear o the floor of a boat can spook fish and quickly turn a prime area into a virtual ghost town. Also setting up on one of these areas takes careful planning and the right gear, a Power Pole or Stake Out Stick is a great way to position your boat in order to fish an area more thoroughly. ose people who think you can’t catch big fish from a boat need to re-think that statement because with a little effort you can certainly score that fish of lifetime without having to get wet or wade. As the mercury dips down outside as well as on the water, don’t let that stop you from fishing just be prepared. Winter on the Texas gulf coast can be down right brutal with all the rank weather we receive at this time of the year. Bone chilling winds coupled with humid overcast days can make even the toughest fisherman wish for a warm spot in the truck and hot cup of coffee. As the temperatures outside sag down near freezing most anglers take precautions and wear the best foul weather gear they can get their hands on. Nobody forgets to grab that windproof jacket or the thermal underwear because those are no brainers. e one piece of outerwear that nearly every fisherman does without is the most important, a life jacket. Yes I am just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to not wearing a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) from time to time but after an accident that involved one of my best friends I made a personal choice to change that mindset. Rarely if ever do I start my motor without having a PFD on and you should do the same. Cold water and bad conditions can sneak up on you before you know it and an accident in those conditions is a recipe for disaster. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, keep that PFD handy and wear it every time you go out on the water.

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Rapid Rescue Earlier this month, game wardens were patrolling for illegal ﬁshing nets on Kickapoo Creek when they received a call about a man whose kayak had capsized in the Trinity River. e situation was life-threatening due to the hazardous conditions on the river and cold temperature of the water. e wardens quickly responded and launched their boat on the Trinity River. ey travelled about a mile upriver, spotting the subject

clinging to a submerged drift stump in the middle of the river. e wardens quickly recovered the man and secured him in a PFD. ey also recovered the man’s daughter, who was stranded on the river bank. Both victims were transported to safety and released after a medical examination.

Phoning for Backup Game wardens set up a whitetail buck decoy in Trinity County after receiving reports of road hunting activity in the area. After about an hour, a truck stopped in the road and quickly backed

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Korner the season which ties him for No. 1 in team history with Andre Johnson. Hopkins has 528 career catches which is the most ever for six years. There shouldn’t be any secrets between Houston and Indianapolis as they meet for the third time this season. Strangely, the visiting team has won both encounters. The Texans are 32-2 when leading at the half under Head Coach Bill O’Brien and are the only team since the 1992 San Diego Chargers to start a season 0-3 and win their division, finishing 11-2 in the final 13 games. Not to be outdone, Indianapolis began the season 1-5 and then won nine of their final 10 games. One of Indy’s losses came in their first meeting which might have been a win if Head Coach Frank Reich hadn’t decided to go for the win instead of settling for a tie with a short field goal that would have knotted the score at 37-37 and sent the game into overtime. Instead, the Texans’ defense held and the team registered its first win of the season 3734. If the game somehow ended in a 37-37 tie, the Colts would be division champs and Saturday’s game would have been played in Indianapolis. The Cowboys had one of the most exciting finishes of any game this season after a Giants field goal with 2:35 left in the game gave New York a 35-27 lead. Quarterback Dak Prescott really showed his prowess in the Cowboys’ final drive when he moved the team downfield in a minute, connecting with wide receiver Cole Beasley on a 32-yard touchdown pass on a fourth down with 1:12 left. Beasley’s catch was probably one of the finest of the season in the NFL. Head coach Jason Garrett called for a game-winning two-point conversion and again Prescott eluded Colt tacklers and fired a strike to Michael Gallup, giving Dallas a 36-35 win. The Cowboys (10-6) will now meet the red-hot Seattle Seahawks (10-6), who needed to win six of their final seven games just to nab a wild card berth. Besides the homefield advantage, Dallas should have the edge on offense with Elliott running the ball while the Seahawks are a tad stronger on defense. Both the Cowboys and Houston are early 2½-point favorites and I expect them both

From Page 1B to advance to the divisional round next week. The Texans should win in a shootout 34-28 over Indy while Dallas ekes out a 22-19 win over the Seahawks. The AFC’s No.2-seeded New England Patriots await the Houston-Indianapolis winner next Sunday at 12:05 p.m. while the top-seeded New Orleans Saints host the DallasSeattle winner next Sunday at 3:35 p.m. Sunday’s games feature the LA Chargers (12-4) visiting the Baltimore Ravens (10-6) at 12:05 p.m. followed by the defending world champion Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) at the surprising Chicago Bears (124). I look for the Chargers to sneak past Baltimore 21-17 and play in Kansas City (12-4) next Saturday at 3:35 p.m. while the Bears end the Eagles’ dreams of a repeat, 16-10, and take on the LA Rams (13-3) next Saturday. On the college bowl scene Alabama (14-0) will play Clemson (14-0) 7 p.m. Monday at Santa Clara, Calif. ‘Bama disposed of Oklahoma 45-34 while Clemson embarrassed Notre Dame 30-3. The Crimson Tide should squeeze out a 35-31 win. In games closer to home, the Texas Aggies gave Head Coach Jimbo Fisher his first bowl win in his new job by overpowering North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl Monday while LSU needed an interception in the final minute to subdue undefeated Central Florida 38-32 in the Fiesta Bowl. LSU snapped UCF’s 25-game winning streak which extends back to Dec. 17, 2016 when they lost 31-13 to Arkansas State in the Sugar Bowl. In the final New Year’s Day bowl game, the Texas Longhorns came flying out of the chute against No. 5 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and ran up a 17-0 lead before the Bulldogs knew what was happening, led 20-7 at halftime and went on to win handily 28-21. Longhorn quarterback Sam Ehlinger, who broke Drew Brees’ passing records at Austin Westlake High School, rushed more than 20 times and scored three touchdowns. He shared that spotlight with teammate Shea Watson. Texas whipped Georgia in every category, even in penalty yardage, most of which was accrued in the game’s final minute. The Longhorns’ defense held the Bulldogs’ vaunted running attack to a scant 72 yards and 322 total yards, both season lows for the Georgia offense.

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KWICKIES…Former West Orange-Stark linebacker and Metropolitan Opera performer Shon Sims wowed the crowd last month in the Toyota Center when he belted out the National Anthem in his strong baritone voice before a Houston Rockets game. Army’s 7014 annihilation of Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl was the straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back as Head Coach Major Applewhite was fired after only two seasons. The Cougars finished this season 8-5 but lost four of their last five games. The school wasted little time searching for Applewhite’s replacement, planning to meet West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen, who spent two years as the Cougars’ offensive coordinator from 2008-2009. Along with his former ties to the school, he has a home in Houston and is friends with Tilman Fertitta, the university’s board of regent chairman who flew him to Houston on his private jet. As of late Tuesday, the two sides were finalizing terms of a five-year deal worth $20 million. Lamar’s search for a 2019 starting quarterback may have gotten solved last week when former Tennessee Volunteers signal-caller Will McBride announced last week that he plans on enrolling at the Beaumont school for the spring semester. And by switching to an FCS school, McBride will be able to play football this fall and have three years of eligibility with the Cardinals. JUST BETWEEN US…Several teams are making overtures to obtain Orange’s Earl Thomas III for the 2019 season when he becomes a Seattle Seahawks’ free agent in March. The latest is former Legion of Boom teammate Richard Sherman speaking on behalf of his new team, the San Francisco 49ers, who he believes will pursue Earl. Sherman and Thomas were teammates in Seattle from 2011 to 2017. Now Sherman is hoping to bring a championship to San Francisco and he’s willing to help the 49ers with the recruiting pitch to Thomas. “Would I love to play with Earl Thomas III? I would love to have him back in the locker room. But I’m sure he’ll have a plethora of opportunities, and I’m sure we’re going to throw our hat in the ring,” Sherman told NBC Sports Bay Area last week. Thomas broke his leg in Week 4 while playing in the final year of his contract with the Seahawks. He’ll turn 30 after becoming a free agent in March.

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The bees who survived Harvey did so through a lot of work and life challenges.

‘Worker Bee’ an earned title LEN VANMARION For The Record

ABOVE: Lamar State College Port Arthur sophomore Devin Ellis (11) drives to the basket against Lone Star College-Tomball on Monday, December 31, 2018 during the Seahawks’ New Year Classic at the Carl Parker Center. The Seahawks are coming off a two-game win streak at home as they face nationally-ranked Trinity Valley Community College this Friday at 7 p.m. in Port Arthur. BELOW: Port Arthur Memorial graduate Jamyus Jones flies to the basket for two of his 12 points against Lone Star College-Tomball. RECORD PHOTO: Gerry L. Dickert

LSCPA Seahawks roll past Lone Star-Tomball 82-42

PORT ARTHUR – Lamar State College Port Arthur used a big push to start the second half to run away with a huge non-conference men’s basketball win on Monday afternoon as the Seahawks beat Lone Star College-Tomball 82-42 in the second day of their home New Year Classic. e Hawks, now 9-5 for the season, have taken back-to-back wins after beating Victoria College 119-57 on Sunday. Against Tomball, the Seahawks started out slow, taking a 34-20 lead into the halftime break. Out of the locker room, though, LSCPA dominated, going on a 19-4 run to put the game out of reach of the Timberwolves. Port Arthur freshman Darion Chatman came off the bench to score 20 points with six rebounds to lead the Seahawks, while sophomore guard Tevin Baker added 16 points with three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Another Port Arthur freshman, Jamyus Jones, added 12 points and three steals, while freshman Devaughn omas, who picked up his first 30-point collegiate game on Sunday, added 12 points with five rebounds Monday. e Seahawks will take this win streak into NJCAA Region 14 play when it restarts this Fri-

day against Trinity Valley Community College. LSCPA, which is 1-2 in league play, hosts the Cardinals for a 6 p.m. tipoﬀ at

the Carl Parker Center. TVCC is 13-1 overall and 2-0 in Region 14 play, bringing a fourgame win streak to the Parker.

Well Hello. Let me start with by stating this is my first attempt to provide an article for publication and to tell you a little about myself. I’m a hobby beekeeper, retired engineer and a TAIS Master Beekeeper. I’ve been keeping bees for about 10 years but got really involved when I retired in 2012. Prior to Hurricane Harvey I was up to 50 hives but now back down to about 20. Harvey really did a job on my operation. I will move now for a moment to say that Hurricane Harvey was a real learning and eye opening experience. For me to see the damage the poor bees sustained and how hard they worked to clean up and recover was eye opening. I could not believe how much they were able to clean the hive interior in just a few days. I learned one of the best things for me to help them was to check and clean the bottom boards. The little workers cleaned so much so fast, the bottom boards would build up with debris quickly. I did help them by removing the lower hive deeps and the comb that was soaked by the rising water. Hives were reduced from 2 deep 3 deep to 1 deeps and 2 deeps, respectively. While I outright lost about 25 hives, several of them just washed away, I also continued to lose hives for several months. I really feel badly for those poor bees, they worked so hard and I could just not help them enough or did not recognize exactly what they needed soon enough. The small hive beetles (SHBs) were relentless and took advantage of their weakened condition. About the only good thing I can say about Harvey is that it did cause a break in brood production and gave me an opportunity to treat for Varroa. I use the Oxalic Acid sublimation method. The second real learning for me with Harvey was the USDA FSA grant program for recovery assistance. While I still do not know what compensation if any I will qualify for, the process and information about the USDA efforts to assist farmers, ranchers and beekeepers was a real education. I don’t claim to suggest I understand all of the process but I am appreciative there are efforts to help. Like any government program the documentation and paperwork is daunting. Let me write just a little about the dilemma facing both bees and beekeepers in the post Harvey era. Many of the bees that were housed in hives and who survived absconded or are absconding now because they have given up on fighting the SHB and or the Wax Moths. If you are a beekeeper and you’re called to remove bees from a home what do you do? Do you remove them? If you don’t get an uninjured healthy queen the hive will most likely not be able to requeen. Local queens are not available. Pollen and nectar are not available. Do you feed heavily all winter? Do you combine with another hive just to save worker/brood bees? If added to another hive do they have sufficient stores to feed the extra bees or did you put the whole hive in jeopardy by adding more mouths to feed?

More feeding? Do you try to order queens from California or Hawaii? If you manage to requeen a recovery what is their chances of survival? Do you just talk the homeowner into leaving the bees till spring and leave them to their own resources? What is the best path forward? I’ll not try to give a strict answer. Remember, if you ask 10 beekeepers a question, you’re apt to get 15 different answers. I will say that I am inclined to lean toward “let nature handle it.” I don’t advocate the use of pesticides, non-natural treatments or artificial substitute foods. I will treat with oxalic acid because it is a naturally occurring material and is most likely already found in the hive. Now back to “what would I do?” My first question is always “are the bees causing an immediate hazard to you and your family?” If the answer is yes, I will at least go look at the location and discuss with the homeowner. Once I can see the location and assess the situation, I will try to explain to the owner the threat posed by the group of bees. If the threat level is low I will most likely try to persuade the owner to leave the bees until spring. Again, I lean toward letting nature run its course if possible. If the only option is to remove the bees or let the homeowner exterminate, I’ll attempt a recovery. OK, now I have a group of poor bees in a hive box. They have survived a flood, and been forced out of their home at least once and maybe more. They have been removed from their last home and have minimal or NO winter stores. Normally I would look to my other hives for a frame or two of pollen and honey stores to place in the hive. This year that is not an option as every hive I have was impacted by the storm. Ok what do I do? First I place my 2 frame internal feeder in the hive with cane sugar syrup. This will at least let them feed and maybe begin to build a little wax for recovery use. Next what do I do about a protein source? Fortunately, there are some suppliers with a pollen substitute that is adequate for the purpose. Both dry and patty form substitutes are available. The dry is better for external feeding to all the hives in the area (and any feral bees around). The patty is best for internal hive by hive feeding. One thing to watch when feeding patties is that SHB also enjoy munching on the patty and can set up shop under and in the patty. Especially if the bees are not consuming the patty completely. Patties must be checked at least once a week. In spite of all I tried to do I lost more hives, down to 15 now. I must go back to earlier statements the bees are remarkable creatures and have ways to cope with difficulties. I sometimes wonder if letting the bees completely alone might have been just as effective and maybe even more effective. While I abhor robbing, it IS a natural ways for bees to optimize resources. I often think they are much better at determining the “best” solution than I could ever know. I continue to convince myself that I might know “better” and that I can help the bees. In the end I am often faced with the prospect that they would easily have been better off if I had never came along.

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Cooking with garlic? Try growing it instead Sheri Bethard, Orange County Master Gardeners For e Record Most of us cook with garlic on a regular basis, but have you thought about growing your own garlic? e garlic you buy in the grocery store has been in cold storage prior to being put out in the produce section of your favorite store. e cold storage throws garlic’s internal clock out of whack delaying it from aging. Growing your own garlic is fairly easy. And the taste of fresh garlic is Amazing and more intense. ere are three types of garlic: Softneck, Hardneck and Elephant: Softneck garlic grows best in the south and areas where the winters are mild. Most varieties do not produce scapes (the thin green curled stalk), but they are great for braiding. Varieties include Creole, Silver Rose, Loiacono, and Early Italian Hardneck types adapt to cold winter areas and all produce curled scapes in early summer. Popular varieties include porcelain, purple stripe, Montana Giant and Shilla. Elephant garlic produces a large, mild-ﬂavored bulb comprised of 4-6 big cloves. It is closely related to leeks. Garlic is best planted in the fall. Garlic can be planted in the spring, but we are going to concentrate on fall as the roots develop during these months along with wintertime and then by early spring you will start to see some green leaf growth, which is required for large bulbs to form. Plant garlic in a raised bed in a spot not recently used for garlic or other plants in the onion family. Work rich compost into the top 6 inches of soil along with 10-10-10 fertilizer. Soil must be loose and well drained.

Ever consider growing your own garlic? Softneck garlic grows best in the south and areas where the winters are mild. Most varieties do not produce scapes (the thin green curled stalk), but they are great for braiding. Varieties include Creole, Silver Rose, Loiacono, and Early Italian Separate the garlic bulb into individual cloves. Plant each clove with the pointed end up with 1-2 inches of ﬁne soil, spacing each clove about 4 inches apart. Once planted, cover with about 4 inches of mulch or straw to help protect during winter low temps. In the spring when leaves begin to appear, it’s time to feed the plants with a teaspoon or two of a high -nitrogen fertilizer that decomposes slowly, such as blood meal which

should be worked into the soil near the plant. Add more mulch if needed. When the leaves start to turn brown, the garlic is ready to harvest. You can start checking when there are 5-6 leaves left. Garlic needs to cure before you store it. Bundle 8-12 together by their leaves and hang them to dry. Enjoy. Next time – more about the diﬀerent uses of garlic as it matures

Notes up. Wardens watched the operator hide the vehicle and make a phone call. A few minutes later a second vehicle approached from the opposite direction. e second driver exited the truck with a rifle and loaded it. e hunter fired two shots at the decoy before he was stopped by game wardens. Multiple cases for hunting whitetailed deer from a public roadway were filed. Wardens collected one shell casing for evidence and were unable to find the second casing. K9 game warden Blitz was brought in and found the second casing within minutes.

Poaching in Progress On Dec. 9, a Brazos County game warden responded to a

From Page 2B poaching in progress call. A Brazos County sheriﬀ ’s deputy detained the individuals trying to leave the property. Upon arrival, the warden questioned each of the suspects concerning their activity on the property. e two suspects found on the property admitted to hog hunting and not knowing whose property they were on. It was also revealed there was a third suspect involved who was hiding on the property. GPS trackers were discovered upon investigation, providing the exact route they travelled to hunt the hog and track their dogs. A hog carcass was located on the property. e landowners were contacted, and cases for hunting without landowner consent are pending.

The Rest of the Story Late night on Dec. 5 an Uvalde County game warden received a call about possible shots being fired from the public road. e warden responded to the area and observed a vehicle stopped on the road with one subject standing in the road. e warden activated her red and blue lights and made contact with the vehicle. ere were two male subjects in the truck and a freshly shot buck in the back. After a brief discussion, one of the subjects admitted to shooting the buck from the highway after he supposedly hit the buck with his truck. He also admitted to shooting a porcupine from the road. With assistance from another warden, they were able to find the porcupine but couldn’t find any evidence that the buck was hit by the truck. e shooter was ar-

rested for hunting deer from the public road. e next morning, one of the wardens was traveling the same road and saw a dead buck in the trees next to a wheat ﬁeld approximately a half mile from where the porcupine was shot. He called the other warden and they determined that the buck was shot with buckshot. e two subjects from the night before had a shotgun in the truck. e wardens made contact with the second subject and he admitted to shooting the buck three times with buckshot. Cases pending.

Eagle Down, but Not Out In early November, a Mason County game warden received a call about an injured bald eagle. Upon locating the eagle, the warden contacted Last Chance Forever, an avian rehabilitation center, to pick up the injured bird and assist with the investigation into its injuries. Upon examination, it was determined that the eagle’s injuries were suﬀered when it hit a power line. Apparently, predators had also attempted to harm the eagle while it was on the ground. e eagle is expected to make a full recovery and will be released back into the wild soon.

Left at the Scene of the Crime A Gonzales County game warden investigating a complaint about illegal dumping of deer carcasses discovered an agriculture tax exemption identiﬁcation card next to a set of tire tracks at the scene. e warden knew of a deer camp near the dump site and traveled to that location. Upon entering the

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camp and introducing himself, the warden shook hands with the owner of the tax ID card. e hunter told the warden that he had shot a nice buck and after a brief inspection for tagging compliance, the warden asked where he had discarded the carcass. e hunter admitted to dumping it on the county road. e warden then advised the hunter that he had left something with the carcass that he would like to return to the hunter. e Texas AG Exempt Tax ID card was rightfully returned, and a citation issued for illegal dumping of the carcasses.

That’s Not Sea Bass A college student from Lufkin studying in Mississippi forwarded a photo to an Angelina County game warden of some live “Sea Bass” on sale in a tank at a Vietnamese market in eastern Mississippi. e student thought that was ﬁshy because they looked like regular largemouth bass and knew that was a law violation in Texas. e warden reached out to the local game warden in Mississippi. Mississippi wardens dressed in plain clothes were able to purchase live spotted bass from the market, and then served a search warrant on the business. In addition to the spotted largemouth bass the wardens discovered striped bass for sale, too. ey acknowledged how game wardens always enjoying helping each out, no matter the state or province, and thanked the citizens of the community for always being their eyes and ears out on the street.

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The Children of the Confederacy Creed plaque at the Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Nichols mission, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. ose agencies whose recommendations we heard for the ﬁrst time will be voted on when we meet at our next meeting on January 9, 2019. ese recommendations will then be turned into legislation which must pass in the upcoming session to continue these agencies. 3. Texas Bullion Depository Opening In previous columns I have written about the Texas Bullion Depository which was established by the 84th Legislative Session, and is the ﬁrst state administered depository in the United States. Other depositories have been run by the federal government or private industries. While a temporary facility was created earlier this year, a groundbreaking was held at the beginning of December at its permanent location. e 40,000 square foot facility, which is expected to be

From Page 6A ﬁnished in late 2019, will be built on 10 acres of land near Leander. It will contain the largest Class 3 vault in the State, weighing as much as 10 NASA space shuttles, and have the capacity to hold up to $350 billion in precious metals. 4. Historic Grants e Texas Historical Commission (THC) has announced that owners of rapidly deteriorating historic or archaeological resources such as properties or historic sites can apply for grant funding until January 31, 2019. ey must address issues of ethnic diversity, and other historically underserved subjects, groups, and property types. Heritage education projects which involve training and education about historic resources and preservation techniques are also eligible for these grants. 5. Confederate Plaque at Capitol In the last year, there has been much discussion surrounding a

plaque hanging in the Texas Capitol which was installed by the Children of the Confederacy in 1959 and claims the underlying cause of the Civil War was not to sustain slavery. As preservation of slavery was listed in the documents calling for the secession of Texas from the U.S., this has been proven false. ose calling for the removal of the plaque state that it is providing an untrue story and perspective. In addition to the removal, as it is a historical plaque, there was confusion as to who could authorize the removal. In November, Attorney General Paxton opined that several groups could do it including a vote from the Legislature and the State Preservation Board, which oversees the Capitol. Governor Abbott has called a meeting of the State Preservation Board the beginning of January to discuss the best way to ensure we are not trying to erase history by removing the plaque, but ensuring that we are providing historically accurate information.

A rendering of the Texas Bullion Depository is expected to be opened in late 2019.

Justin Timberlake will make a stop in Houston on January 22 at the Toyota Center.

2019 busy with great shows By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record ere is no shortage of live music events featuring national and international artists for the rest of the winter and well into 2019. Make your plans now and get your tickets asap to one or more of these amazing concerts. Jan. 5 Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 10 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Dosey Doe, e Woodlands Jan. 11 Josh Abbott Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 12 Gladys Knight, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 22 Justin Timberlake, Toyota Center, Houston Jan. 25 Randy Rogers Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 28 Disturbed, ree Days Grace, Toyota Center, Houston Feb. 1 Sevendust, Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, Kirra, Scout Bar, Houston Feb. 5 Fleetwood Mac, Toyota Center, Houston

Feb. 7 Tenth Avenue North, Nick Hall, Land of Color, Jeﬀerson eatre, Beaumont Feb. 8 Johnny Gill, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 9 Jonny Lang, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 10 Marc Anthony, Toyota Center, Houston Feb. 14 Liverpool Legends (Complete Beatles Experience), Jeﬀerson eatre, Beaumont Y&T, Gilby Clarke, Proof Rooftop Lounge, Houston Feb. 15 Dwight Yoakum, Arena eatre, Houston Feb. 16 Styx, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Saxon, Scout Bar, Houston Feb. 22 Reverend Horton Heat, House of Blues, Houston Muse, Toyota Center, Houston March 2 3 Doors Down, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. March 8 MercyMe, Crowder, Micha Tyler, Ford Park Arena, Beaumont March 9 Red Dragon Cartel, Proof Rooftop Lounge March 19 Pink, Toyota Center, Houston

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March 21 Queensryche, Fates Warning, House of Blues, Houston March 23 Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, Warehouse Live, Houston March 26 Michael Buble, Toyota Center, Houston April 20 For KING and COUNTRY, Julie Rogers eater, Beaumont April 26 Boz Scaggs, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. April 28 Rolling Stones, NRG Stadium, Houston May 15 New Kids on the Block, Salt N’ Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Naughty By Nature, Toyota Center, Houston March 28 e Steel Drivers, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont May 19 Ariana Grande, Toyota Center, Houston June 14 Hootie & e Blowfish, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands June 21 Twenty One Pilots, Toyota Center, Houston June 28 Train, e Goo Goo Dolls, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands July 25 Shawn Mendes, Toyota Center, Houston

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You Need Not Worry About 2019 Sam Allberry Guest Contributor desiringGod.org “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Whenever I read those familiar words, I find myself asking myself, Do I know this? Do I live from it? The new year gives each of us an opportunity to test the anchor of our souls, especially inside the waves of fear and anxiety about the future. It’s important to see that Paul says, “All things work together for good.” Not, “all things are good.” Becoming a Christian does not mean that we are now immune from awful things happening to us. That may be the teaching of some leaders in the world today, but you will not hear it from God himself in Scripture. We suffer the same illnesses, financial challenges, bereavements, work stresses, relational heartaches, accidents, and challenges as anyone else in this damaged world we live in. We suffer like anyone else. In some places in the world, we even suffer more because of our faith in Jesus. As we faithfully follow Christ, something awful may happen in the next twelve months. Paul is not saying nothing bad will come our way in the Christian life; he is saying that God can take whatever comes and make it serve our good. He is not responsible for evil, but even evil and suffering cannot escape his perfect purposes for us. All Things in 2019 This verse has been given

to us because it is going to be exactly what we need to hear. Paul has already outlined the basic shape of the Christian life — sufferings now, glory to come (Romans 8:17) — a shape derived from the ministry of Christ himself. In a world full of painful waiting, this verse is an indispensable resource for us to take into this new year. We’re going to need to know that God is able to take everything that happens to us and use it for our ultimate good. “All things” means everything that happens to us, including the very worst things that might happen. Even those things are not outside the scope of God’s loving purpose for our lives. In the Old Testament, Joseph could look back on the unspeakable evil his brothers did to him and say, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Genesis 50:20). Worry tells us they meant it for evil — that it happened while God was distracted. Faith reassures us that God means it for good. This “working all for good” is most clearly seen in the death of Jesus (Acts 4:27–28). It was the very worst thing ever to happen on earth. Yet through it God was able to bring about incalculable and eternal good. The Good All Things Will Serve “This next year will be one moment after another of God working things out for your ultimate good.” Tweet Share on Facebook So what does this mean in practice? However the last year has been for you, God could not have been more good to you than he has

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been. It may have been a very painful year for you (it was one of the hardest I’ve had). That may be so. But this is God’s word to us about this past year. It will be no less true of the year to come. This next year will be one moment after another of God working things out for your ultimate good. Perhaps aware that it will be hard for some of us to believe, Paul shows how this truth is backed up by the verse that follows it: “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers” (Romans 8:29). This is the good to which all things in your life are working — that you become like Jesus. We struggle with seeing the goodness of God because we struggle to understand what ultimate goodness looks like. Our view of what is good falls so far short of God’s. Verses like this remind us that God knows far, far more about what is ultimately best for us than we do. God is not working all things so that this life will be one of financial riches, good health, or popularity. God is working all things so that we will become more and more like his Son. Nothing to Worry About As Christians, we are those who love God and who have been called according to his purpose. It is not that we first loved God and, in response, he called us to be blessed by him; it is precisely the other way around. The call of God is how we have come to know him and are

able to love him. Not perfectly, but truly. We have a new heart and affection for God. We do love him. However deep your sinful impulses go, a Spirit-given love for God is found deeper still. And this promise is for you: God is working all things for your good — for your conformity to his Son. That is what God wants most for me. That is what I ought to want most for myself. Nothing in my life could be greater than this. There is not a single thing in all of creation, history, and reality that God will allow to get in the way of it. Which must mean, there is not a single thing I need to worry about. If all things are being worked by God for my good, then God has ordered all things in my reality in the way I most need them to be. Worry on my part will only indicate that there are greater depths in my heart to which I need to apply this truth. I know what it means to struggle with anxiety. But if we are in Christ, we need not worry about next year. There is not one moment we need to fear. Every second of it, God will be working to make us more like Christ. What could be better than that? Sam Allberry (@SamAllberry) is an apologist and writer for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and a consulting editor for The Gospel Coalition, and is based in Maidenhead, UK. He is the author of Is God Anti-Gay? He is also a founding editor of Living Out, a resource to help the church faithfully navigate issues of human sexuality.

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Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Bill Collier, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service & Mission Activities for Children 6:00 pm

Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

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1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

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945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Director: Alyssa Click Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Pastor: Elder Larry Brooks Sr. Co-Paster: Evangelist Abbigail Brooks

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

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Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Nightly Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

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Opioids Aren’t Always the Answer for Chronic Pain Patients

er SCS System from Boston Scientific is the first and only system to simultaneously provide pain relief with a light tingling sensation (paresthesia-based therapy) or without that sensation (sub-perception therapy). Patients like Minyard can choose to combine both therapies to target one specific area of pain or use each as needed to best manage multiple areas of pain. Using a remote control, patients provide realtime feedback for personalized, targeted pain management.

The American Chronic Pain Association found that one in three Americans suffers from chronic pain, pain that persists for months and sometimes years. As the number one cause of disability in adults in the U.S., chronic pain costs as much as $635 billion yearly, more than the cost of cancer, heart disease or diabetes. What’s more, chronic pain is often treated with opioid pain pills, which are highly addictive and result in 115 overdose deaths in the U.S. per day.

Photo: Alternative treatment options for chronic pain are helping patients like Justin Minyard. (StatePoint) Decorated veteran Justin Minyard struggled for years with chronic back pain. And though his prescribed opioids provided only minimal relief, he developed a dependency on them. Unfortunately, such circumstances are common, as a growing number of patients are struggling with a choice between addictive pills or the thought of living with debilitating pain.

Minyard initially sustained back injuries while serving as a 9/11 first responder, and injuries during two tours of service in Afghanistan and Iraq further damaged his spine, rupturing multiple discs.

“The flexibility in this treatment has the ability to offer patients successful therapy that other forms of pain management cannot,” says Dr. Louis Raso, a pain specialist at The Pain Center in Jupiter, Florida, who recommended a trial of the Spectra WaveWriter SCS system to Minyard. “When patients take real-time control of their therapy, they can better manage their pain across multiple areas of the body.”

“When I returned home, I needed a wheelchair and I developed an opioid addiction from my treatment, which severely impacted my life and the lives of my entire family,” says Minyard. “While surgery got me out of a wheelchair, the pain persisted until I found an alternative treatment option called spinal cord stimulation.”

Minyard, who has been off opioid pain medication since his first SCS system implant over eight-and-a-half years ago, has noticed a significant improvement in managing his pain with the latest technology and is encouraging all chronic pain patients to talk to their doctors about therapeutic alternatives to addictive painkillers.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an FDA-approved, drug-free treatment option, is a surgically implanted medical device that has helped patients manage their chronic pain without addictive pain pills for over 40 years. Most commonly used to treat low back and lower extremity pain, SCS sends electrical pulses that stimulate the spinal cord, masking the pain message traveling to the brain.

To learn more about SCS and chronic pain, visit controlyourpain.com, a resource from Boston Scientific, who sponsored this message. At a time when opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions, having a greater understanding of alternative treatment options for chronic pain is critical for doctors, patients and their families.

Recent technology advances have allowed SCS systems to offer more precise and personalized treatment that better targets individual pain. In particular, the Spectra WaveWrit-

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