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County drops opposition to barge fleet by Beaumont attorney Michael Truncale. It featured seven “plain folks” speaking in support of Savage as a booster for the area economy, a steward of the environment, and at worst, better for the

environment than the alternatives. Jody Crump, Commissioner Precinct 4, had a different set of numbers. “I’ve gotten many, many emails and text messages and

it’s about a 50-1 ratio of individuals that say they want Bessie Heights protected. And they want the fleeting facility gone today,” Crump said. Crump was the only “nay”

in a 3-1 Tuesday vote to rescind last year’s resolution, essentially leaving Orange County leadership without a public stance on the issue. COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Attorney Michael Truncale makes the case for Savage Inland Marine during Orange County commissioners’ court Tuesday in Orange. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

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A change in who is doing business and how they do it caused Orange County commissioners Tuesday to rescind a largely ceremonial 2016 resolution against a large Neches River barge operation near Bridge City and Bessie Heights Marsh.

Utah-owned Savage Inland Marine acquired the fleeting and towing assets of CLM Towing and Thousand Foot Cut Marine Services in May 2016. It responded to Commissioners’ Court June 14, 2016 resolution with six months of intensive public relations efforts topped by Tuesday’s 30-minute presentation led

TAN: All care for all people Debby Schamber For The Record

The medically “under insured” and “under served” people of Orange now have a place to seek medical assistance. Triangle Area Network, located at 3749 N. 16th Street, is a tax-exempt, non-profit, community service organization which was initially created in 1987 as Triangle AIDS Network. However, they have expanded their clinic services as a Federally Qualified Health Center. The size of their “umbrella” has grown along with the number of services they now provide. TAN now specializes in Pri-

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mary Care, Women’s Health, Hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment, Nutritional Counseling, STD Testing and referrals, Hughes all while continuing to care for HIV and AIDS patients too. They receive funding from the Department of Health and Human Services which has allowed the expansion. The goals of TAN is to create a healthier, knowledgeable community. After more than 27 years the changing landscape of healthcare has led TAN to expand their healthcare endeavors to include health care for everyone. They have a clinic in Beaumont,but wanted to reach out to include other communities in need. As a result, they determined Orange was in need of a clinic. “There is definitely a need in Orange with the recent closing of the hospital,” said Dena Hughes, executive director of TAN. “We want to build the clinic around the needs of the community.” Hughes also stated the clinic staff has plans to build up the pediatric unit too. The clinic accepts most private insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid plans, and CHIP. For those unable to pay, there is a sliding fee scale for the services provided. It will vary on the costs, but the first initial visit can range from about $10 to $25, according to Hughes. “You don’t have to worry about not being able to afford our services,” Hughes said. “We want to work with the community to ensure they get the health care they need.” If needed the staff can make referrals to meet other necessary medical needs. In addition, the staff can help patients obtain free or lower cost medications through a mediTAN Page 3A

Bellfield leads life of service Dave Rogers

For The Record

After more than half a century in politics, Orange pioneer Essie Bellfield says she’s ready for more. That’s why she’s running for another term on the Orange City Council. Bellfield, 84, Orange’s first (and still only) female and African-American mayor from 1997-2000, was moved to run for another term as city council member in 2012, when District 3 was created. In May, she will run for reelection to that seat for the second time. She will be opposed by registered nurse Terrie Salter and business owner Michael Smith, neither of whom were born when Bellfield accompanied Martin Luther King, Jr., on the March on Washington in 1963. “I’ve been in politics since the Fifties,” she said, adding that she didn’t plan to spend much on this latest campaign. “I’m not going to spend any money,” she said. “I have a lot of signs and things [from earlier campaigns], but I’m not going to worry about signs. “If they want to vote for me, fine. If they don’t, fine.” Bellfield was born in 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where her father was a lumberjack, and her grandfather a railroad worker and sometimes circus performer for Ringling Brothers, before Barnum bought in. She went to high school in

Jennings, Louisiana and college at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Her mother came to Orange to work as a live-in cook in one of the city’s top neighborhoods after World War II. When Bellfield came to visit her mother during summer vacations from school, rooming was arranged by other civic leaders. She recalls living in the homes of at least three judges. She says she began her working career in 1951 as an elevator operator for a Galveston hospital and made it into administration there before moving back to Orange. She worked as an executive in the housekeeping department at UTMB in Galveston and at Orange Memorial Hospital. “I’m so upset about the [Orange] hospital,” Bellfield said, alluding to cutbacks by Baptist Hospital that have left only a few departments operating. “I was there when they made that thing brick.” Besides eight years at the Galveston hospital and 25 at Orange’s, Bellfield found time to work in downtown Orange at the Peppermint Parlor, an ice cream shop run by her mother in the 1960s. “We had 20 different flavors of ice cream when they didn’t have that in Orange,” she said. “I still have my red and white aprons.” Mostly, though, she doesn’t see colors. “People know me in Orange. There’s no such thing

Orange city council member Essie Bellfield.

as black and white. I always try to do what’s good and right for Orange,” she said. After marching for voting rights in the 60s, Bellfield is upset that more people don’t vote every opportunity they get. “I believe in people being able to vote,” she said. “I don’t tell them how to vote, unless I’m running.” Among her highlights in Orange government were the building of a children’s playground at Lions Park and oversaw the construction of a fire station on MLK.

Recently, she has been behind fencing around Sunset Park to make it more safe for children. One of her pet projects is getting more street lights on MacArthur Drive. “There are not enough lights on the street,” she said. “Three people have been killed there.” A member of the Salem United Methodist Church for six decades, Bellfield plans to stay busy. How can she not? “People know me,” she said. “They know what I’m for, what I’ve done.”

Orange drops, adds to candidate list Dave Rogers

For The Record

While two local governing bodies are set to cancel their May 6 elections because of a lack of candidates, the City of Orange underwent a shakeup of city council wannabes in the run-up to the filing deadline. The period to register as a candidate for the May 6 elections for local school board and city council elections ended Friday, Feb. 17. Those who have filed have until Friday, Feb. 24, to take

their name off the ballot. Hair stylist Paul Burch, one of two to file early to oppose incumbent Essie Bellfield for Orange city council District 3, will not be on this spring’s ballot. Burch did not meet the residency requirement, City Secretary Trisha Anderson said. Meanwhile, business owner Michael Smith beat the filing deadline to join Bellfield and registered nurse Terrie Salter in the race for the District 3 seat that comes with a threeyear term. That gives the City of Or-

ange a pair of three-way contested races for May 6. Incumbent Larry Spears Jr. has drawn two opponents for his re-election bid for at-large Place 6. Veronica Monique Woodle is a former Orange police officer while Mary Ekene is a collections supervisor. Candidates were not so plentiful for the cities of Pinehurst and West Orange, which will be officially canceling their May 6 election at their next regularly scheduled council meetings. Only incumbents Dan Mo-

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hon, T.W. Permenter and Sarah McClendon filed to run in Pinehurst and are considered re-elected, Debbie Courmier, city secretary, said. In West Orange, incumbent mayor Roy McDonald and incumbent council members Frances Droddy-Lopez and Carl Thibodeaux were reelected by virtue of drawing no opponents. The City of Bridge City will have one contested race: Carl Harbert and Phillip Todora, Jr., for Place 1. Incumbents ELECTIONS Page 2A

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BC’s Jones decries “fake” water news Dave Rogers

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The good news is the water’s OK and soon to get better. The bad news is that Jerry Jones is tired of “fake news.” “There’s nothing wrong with the water,” Jones, city manager for Bridge City, said Tuesday morning when asked about recent social media reports to the contrary. “The water’s fine,” Jones said. “It’s getting real old. Get off of Facebook; that’s all I can tell them.” The issue of Bridge City’s water, which has been an issue of small to great concern for residents the last couple of years, made a public appearance again Monday night. Marla Zoch, a member of the Bridge City school board, quizzed superintendent Todd Lintzen about it during the monthly meeting of the board. “Is the water at school safe to drink?” Zoch asked as the meeting was wrapping up but before adjournment. Lintzen replied in the affirmative but assured Zoch that school administrators were keeping close watch on the situation.

The “situation,” Jones said Tuesday, is that Bridge City’s water remains cloudy but safe to drink, bathe, cook and clean Jones with. “He’s talked to me two or three times,” Jones said of Lintzen, the BCISD leader. “We’ve talked about the TTHM levels being down. “The TTHM levels have been down since the day after that story started over a year ago.” The city’s biggest scare came last July when the state required the city to send letters to its 3,800 water customers notifying them the city violated the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes, a byproduct of the chlorine used to disinfect water. The July 26 letter said TTHMs, if consumed in excess, could cause liver and kidney problems. It could also increase the risk for getting cancer. “TCEQ hasn’t said there’s

County business County leadership without a public stance on the issue. But that’s not how Truncale saw it. “This is an opportunity for the court to stand up for economic development in Orange County,” he said. Legally, there’s nothing in a county’s resolution that can impact barge traffic along the Neches River, County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton reminded. Under current law, barges can park anywhere along the river without a permit for up to 21 days, Carlton said. But Savage Inland Marine is seeking a permit from the General Land Office for its operations. Truncale, in fact, said Savage and the GLO had come to an agreement for a permit Tuesday, but it could not be confirmed at press time. Brandon Barchus, a top-

anything wrong other than when the TTHM levels were high,” Jones said. “We’ve certainly corrected that problem. Those levels have been down for a long time. “There’s no validity [to social media reports]. It’s just some of the crap that started again.” A problem the city hasn’t been able to get rid of is the cloudy water, which Jones says is caused by iron and manganese in the water. But Jones is hopeful the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will approve the city’s new filter system any day now. “TCEQ is reviewing the procedures that we use and the chemicals we use and the filters themselves, and once they give us the word, we’ll turn the filters on,” he said. “Once we turn the filters on, it’ll reduce the iron and manganese that we’re sending out, but it won’t reduce all that’s accumulated. “We’ll have to flush all that out, after we have the filter system. We’ll go and flush the entire system to get the iron and manganese that have accumulated over the last 20

years out of the lines. “The fire department will work with us. We’ll let people know when we’re flushing the lines. We’ll probably do it at night.”

ing.” According to Joshua Knichel, general manager for Savage Inland Marine, the barges are docked because of a bottleneck at the terminals up and down the Neches. Plans are to anchor as many as 50 barges at a time at the FINA oxbow to a floating dock that the company says prevents damage to the marshland that abuts the river. But opponents have been buying full-page ads in area newspapers that trumpet a website, www.savebessieheights.com, with tabs to sign a petition and contact your representative. Carlton and commissioners Johnny Trahan and John Gothia voted for rescinding last year’s resolution against the barge berthing. Commissioner Barry Burton, Precinct 2, abstained citing a possible

conflict of interest. In other action Tuesday, commissioners discussed agreements to designate the Triangle Area Network for primary care services for the Orange County Indigent Health Care Program and renew a contract with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for specialized care for those in the Orange County Indigent Health Care Program. They also OK’d a $1,800 budget transfer to purchase a 70-inch television for the 260th District Court. The TV will be used to present evidence during trials and replaces an old projection system that met a surprising end during a recent court proceeding. “We were in the middle of a trial and it literally started smoking,” said Mike Marion, assistant county attorney.

When the pilot program starts, Jones said, it will be city wide and, mostly, business as usual. The part that will be different, he said, is that the state will require a lot of testing initially before giving the final all-clear. Currently, only two of the city’s three wells are functioning “We found that the problem of TTHM was a well we had out there with the casings were bad and we’re working on that,” Jones said. The “Romero” well is shut down, but Jones said the city expects to start pouring new casing soon in order to bring it back on line. And, unlike some social media reports, the cost to repair the well won’t be incredibly steep. “We’re spending $121,000 on the well for a new lining, a new pump platform, scraping and cleaning, the whole thing,” the city manager said.

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From The Creaux’s Nest UP AND DOWN WEATHER FILLS DOCTOR’S OFFICE The doctor’s offices in the area are filled with patients with breathing problems, congestion, etc. Pharmacies are selling plenty of cough syrup, antibodies and other cold medications. After being plum miserable all weekend, early Monday, before the doctor’s office opened at 8 a.m., I was the second one to sign in only to be told they couldn’t see me until 3 p.m. I didn’t have an appointment the receptionist said. Of course I didn’t get sick until Saturday and they were closed. I took the 3 p.m. appointment and suffered all day and finally made it in to see the doctor by 4:15 p.m. There was no use telling Dr. Chris Penning my story, I was preaching to the choir. The doctor was every bit as sick as I was. He just kept marching on. As I left at nearly closing time, the office was still full. The doctor was going to be late getting home. The help said they had been ready to go for a long time. I still believe if they had given me five minutes for a shot at 8 a.m. we all would have been better off. I’m feeling much better and am thankful for the 3 p.m. appointment. I’m home but the doctor is still there taking care of the sick.*****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. NO HONEYMOON FOR TRUMP’S “FINE TURNED MACHINE” President Trump’s first month in office came and went this Monday. There has been no honeymoon, in fact a honeymoon is nowhere in sight despite his false claims that his Administration is like a fined-tuned machine. He has seen his approval ratings sag and political divisions, even in his own party, have deepened. His approval rating is swinging from 38 percent to 42 percent. He is the first modern president to begin his term with a less than majority approval rating of 45 percent. Trump’s standing goes down as he prepares to deliver his first address to Congress on Feb. 28. He will outline his legislative agenda for the year and propose his first federal budget. A good showing could lift his political clout; a dismal one will embolden his opponents. He will read from a teleprompter words and ambitions written by others. Trump doesn’t have the knowledge and doesn’t seem to want to learn about details. He would rather throw out lines like, “I inherited a mess,” which anyone with any savvy knows is a lie. When Obama left office we had nineteen months of job growth, 4.6 percent unemployment and a growing economy. A far cry from the mess Obama walked into, plus today there is not a load of body bags arriving daily with some of our dead young soldiers. From the time Trump announced for office the entire trip has been a bluff but at some point the numbers will catch up with him. Right now between 18 and 20 million faithful supporters would face an ongoing train for him. Those supporters are not growing. Those are the same numbers, about four million a day, that follow Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. Sean Hannity has about six million weekly. That’s where most of Trump’s hard core support is coming from. The Pew Poll, out today, shows his job disapproval is 63 percent to 33 percent by women. Voters under 30 disapprove of Trump, 69 percent to 28 percent. Black and Hispanics had a high disapproval of 79 percent. It will be hard to grow the Party by the time Trump leaves it. Only 23 percent of women will be in his “fine-tuned” administration and a lot less of other minorities. He came out number 38th from the bottom in the Electoral College. Ten million more voters voted against him then for him. Hillary along beat him by three million and he just won’t admit it. Instead, like a dictator, he is trying to turn the people against what our democracy is built around, a free press. That dog won’t hunt and as long as he keeps making up falsehoods his stock will continue downward. He’s still making fourteen Trump products in foreign countries while telling citizens to build American, buy American. Most of the items Ivanka sells in her line are not American made. They can’t keep things like that away from the people always. You can’t bluff forever. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 Flu kills a Bridge City High School student, 15-year-old Lisa Cormier died Sunday Feb. 25, from complications of the Flu. She was a freshman at BCHS. Her mother Julie Vickery said, “Lisa got sick with the flu on Feb. 19 and spent three days sick at home. I knew something wasn’t right and took her to the emergency room. They did some test and immediately flew her to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston with a full team of doctors on board. Her white blood count was too low and her little body just couldn’t fight the flu although she was a fighter. Her mother said, “She refused to give in until all her friends and family had time to gather by her side to say their goodbyes. Once she knew we all had a chance to say goodbye, including her Pastor, she let go.” Lisa had been a Bridge City student since the first grade. She was preparing for track and basketball. She was a member of Church on the Rock where she led youth services. Her mother said, “I’m really honored to have been her mother. I had no idea at the time but what

15 year old dies from the flu.” Bridge City High School did not hold classes Monday. Tuesday teachers spent the day counseling grieving students. Lisa was very popular, a straight A student who excelled at all endeavors. Funeral service will be held Friday. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. Lisa would now be 25 years old. Her classmates and church friends have all moved on with their lives. One former classmate said she was so special that if you ever had known her you would never forget her.*****On Feb. 23, Orange County buried an icon, 78 year old Betty Lou Arrington Smith. She was the sister of J.B. Arrington and raised in the McLewis Community. A “Tomboy” type, she left many stories to be told.*****Gayle Meadows, a nice lady who really cares, has announced that after many years she will not run for re-election for the Pinehurst City Council.*****Lady Bobcat Jessica Maas wins first place in high jump at Mustang Relays. Erica Garza, Bridge City runner, won the 3,200 meter run. Brittany James, of Bridge City, won the 100 meter dash.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Nancy C. Humble, 67, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, Feb. 20. Services were held Feb. 24. She was an active member of Circle Drive Baptist Church and enjoyed donating her time to her church and other charities. She is survived by her daughters Cindy Guglietta and Jami Manning, son Chris Humble, grandchildren Chris Shull, Alex Manning, Chase Humble, Jordan Humble and Brianna Humble.*****Charlotte Ann Sargent Anthony, 58, died Sunday, Feb. 25. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1. A lifelong resident of Orange she was a homemaker and member of Community Church. She is survived by her daughter Wendy Hanks and Stormy Apodaca, grandchildren Kayla Hanks, Jacie Apodaca and Madison Apodaca.*****R.J. (Reggie) Hair, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18. A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 22. He was a resident of Orange since 1980 and was a successful grocery retailer and environmentalist. He was semi-retired and owned and operated R.J.’s Fish House on Hwy 87 N. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tracy Lee Hair; sister Ann Jackson, niece Lori Bogues and their families. *****Julian O’Leary Parker, a resident of Bridge City and Orange, died Sunday, Feb. 11. He was the son of Bianca Myma Miles, step-son of Bobbie Cowboy Miller and the son of Reed Parker. He is survived by his wife Marie and her three children, grandmother Jane Parker, grandfather Julian Sanchez, sisters Crystian Whiles, Patti Sanchez, Myma Miller of Bridge City, Merida Rodiquez, brother Stephen Parker and their families.*****Hormer Delarue, 64, of Orange, died Thursday, Feb. 22. Services were held Monday, Feb. 26. He was a longtime resident of Orange and had served in the United States Air Force. He spent 10 years in the National Guard and worked as a Boiler Technician. He is survived by his wife Helen, sons Frank DeLarue, Homer Delarue and Richard Hunt. Step-son Isaac Mims, daughter Daniella Medley, brother Rev. Louis Delarue, and six grandchildren. 40 Years Ago-1977 The H.D. Pate family moves into their newly acquired home in Sylvanglade.*****Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys played at the Beaumont Knights of Columbus Hall. Several Orange County folks were in attendance. Thompson has sold over 30 million records.*****Judge Sid Caillavet says “The reason young people sew wild oats is because you gotta sew ‘em while you’ve got ‘em.*****Evelyn and Howard Morse, along with Elaine and Bill Townes are in Dallas making final grocery preparations for the grand opening of Big Red’s Pantry. The new supermarket will replace the one destroyed by fire.*****Debbie Harmon came home from Houston with a large Afghan dog. She said the fellow that gave it to her guaranteed it would keep the lions away from her apartment. After a few days at her parent’s home Corky asked if it was true the dog was a lion hunter. Debbie replied, “You ain’t seen any lions around since I’ve been here have you?”*****Frank Manshac is lost somewhere in Florida. His wife Athelene says she’s not buying that he’s been kidnapped and held hostage for a week.*****Harold Beeson writes a feature story on Huey Simon and his hunting exploits. Huey has just returned from Alaska where he paid $2,500 to shoot an eight-foot bear. He took Harold to his place to show him his many hunting trophies, including lions, moose, Kodiak bear, panthers and at least 50 other mounted game.*****Dennis Hall writes about appliance storeowner Harry Stephens, who ran down a man who had abducted and abused a woman. The man ran into a store to elude capture. Hall says Harry gave chase without any reluctance of getting involved. He just did it on instinct and hopes some other man would do the same if it were his wife. When captured, the man was armed. Harry had never given that a thought.*****Barbara Williams, Bridge City girl’s basketball coach, who led her girls to district playoffs this season, gave birth to a baby girl shortly after her last game.*****Pretty Julia Fudge celebrates a birthday this week.*****Jerry McInnis is selected as president of Bridge City Little League, Olan Richard is vice-president, Doreen Allen, is secretary, Mrs. Chuck Uzzle, player agent. A FEW HAPPENINGS Shriner’s Mardi Gras dance to be held Saturday, Feb. 25, with music by The Na Na Sha band from Gonzales, La. The dance will be held at the VFW Hall, located on Hwy. 87. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Pierre DeLaFosse at 409-883-8565 or David Dunn at 409-8821650 or at the door. Tickets are $15 per person, dress is casual. No coolers allowed. BYOB, beer and set ups will be sold by VFW. Everyone welcome. Shriner’s do great work and help a lot of folks. *****Everyone’s buddy John Repasky will turn 100 years old. Everyone is invited to come help John celebrate with cake and coffee on March 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the K.C. Hall. John doesn’t want or need any gifts; he’s had plenty gifts in his long lifetime but it would make him very happy if folks just stopped by. Mark your calendar.*****Last week, at the Lunch Bunch at Novrozskys, the group was honored with two WWII Navy veterans. Cedric Stout, 95, who is a Pearl Harbor survivor and Earnest Goudeau, 93, who served on a ship built right here in Orange. Sheriff Keith Merritt was so impressed with the old heroes that he had his picture taken with them. They wore their WWII caps and told great stories. This week the Bunch dines at Robert’s and next week at J.B.’s Barbeque. Everyone is welcome.******A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Feb. 22: County Judge Brint Carlton celebrates today. Where’s the party? Also celebrating is the late Max and Gladys Boatman’s boy, Chad Boatman, and B.E. “Bob” Hankins, the late Record

editor Robert’s dad. Movie actress Drew Barrymore turns 42 on this day, basketball player Julius Erving is now 67 and singer James Blunt turns 43.*****Feb. 23: John Hughes, Jody Andes, Misti Bishop, Joe Hebert and Crystal Jones all celebrate on this day. An entire generation has grown up since Annie Lee Knight taught her last class in 1996. Annie Lee passed away 24 years ago. Actress Dakota Fanning turns 23, Emily Blunt, 34 and Josh Gad, 36.*****Feb. 24: Our friend and Doug’s widow, Regina Harrington celebrates a birthday today as does Scarlett Fontenot, Dalton Bonds and Brently Sholmire. Celebrities joining the celebration are boxer Floyd Mayweather, 40, actors Billy Zane, 51 and Kristin Davis, 52.*****Feb. 25: Peace office, OFISD school board member Brad Frye is a year older and still rides a motorcycle. Van Choate can tell him a few things about an old guy and bikes. Zelda Jones and Angela Brinson celebrate along with comedian Chelsea Handler who turns 42 and guitarist Tony Perry who is now 31.*****Feb. 26: Today is a big day for a big guy. Moe Litton celebrates his birthday today. What a great guy. Also having birthdays are Amanda Beeson, Claudia Williams and Zachary Gilliam. Joining them are singer Michael Bolton, 64, politicians Tim Kaine, 59 and soap opera actor Danny Mac, 29.*****Feb. 27: David Claybar is another year down the line, so is Gretta Brinson, Butch Choate and Roy’s classmate, Anna Belle Rost. Joining them are rapper Rozonda Thomas, 46, reality star JWOWW, 31 and football player Tony Gonzales, 41.*****Feb. 28: Attorney Nolan Leblanc celebrates his birthday today. I know there is gonna be a bash somewhere this weekend. Also celebrating are Kurt Reeves, Ginger Romero, Kathy McKenzie and LaVerne McDonald. Celebrities joining them are country singer Jason Aldean, 40, chef Ainsley Harriott, 60 and rock singer Patrick Monahan, 48.*****If there was a Feb. 29, this year these four characters would be celebrating. Logan Dubose, Will Brinson, Kevin Jones and George Cassidy. Sorry boys, “No Cake” this year. Happy birthday to all.*****This years scheduled closure of Texas bays to crab traps is now through Feb. 26. Those traps don’t only attract crabs but sheephead, speckled trout, redfish, drum and other fish enter the derelict traps and into a cycle of death. More than 40 species are found in abandoned crab traps. The main volunteer effort to remove traps is being held this Saturday. To learn more on how you can help as a volunteer and how to find drop off locations go to TPWD.Texas.Gov. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK LuLu Comeaux, da old maid, is da self-appointed monitor of da church’s morals and always sticking her nose in utta people’s business. Most of da church members didn’t approve of LuLu running her head and talking bad about utta people but dey feared her scorn so dey didn’t say nuttin bout it. LuLu however, and her bad tongue, made a mistake wen she accused Joe Boudreaux, who had jus joined da church, of being an alcoholic him, after she saw Joe’s old pickup truck parked in front of Tee-Boy’s Bar and Grill. LuLu said, “Anyone who saw his truck dere for dat long can’t mistake wat he was doing.” Boudreaux, a man of few words, stared at LuLu for a moment and den jus turn and walked away. He didn’t say nuttin, didn’t defend or deny, but to himself he say, “Dat old bitty.” Later dat evening Joe quietly parked his old pickup in front of LuLu’s house, den walked home and left his truck parked dere all night. C’EST TOUT A few years ago we could always look forward to the Monarch Butterflies announcing spring has sprung as they made their way to our area from Mexico and South America. I saw very few of Monarchs last season, now it appears the winter breeding ground in Mexico is down again. Last winter storms toppled trees and damaged habitats and killed millions of colorful creatures. Today Monarchs number less than one tenth of their population in 1996. Today the estimate of Monarchs is down from 100 million to 78 million. According to scientists, 20 years ago the population of Monarchs was one billion. That’s why you saw so many when you were a child. A study from the World Wildlife Foundation, released this month, found bad weather and defoliation are the top threats to migrating Monarch Butterflies. You might be surprised to learn that after spending winter in Mexico the Monarchs make their way north into the USA and Canada in the spring and summer. No surprise, the butterflies finish the entire journey. It takes a few generations to complete the trip. In the spring and summer a single Monarch lives only about two to five weeks. A final generation then migrates back south to Mexico in the fall to start the cycle all over again. In recent years the declining supply of milkweed, the Monarch caterpillar’s only source of food, has hampered the insect’s 2000 mile journey. A plentiful supply of milkweed is needed in the central U.S. for the Monarch’s long term survival. Some Monarchs don’t migrate and aren’t as badly in decline. It’s the decrease in the migrating Monarch’s that is a real concern. Local citizens should get involved to save the most beautiful of butterflies. Here’s what we do. About this time of year we have Pete and his crew at Coastal Landscaping come in and put in the butterfly garden. Flowering shrubs like lantana, plumbago, bottle brush, etc. will always keep a nice flow of butterflies. Last year Pete got in some nice bottle brush trees that grow large and bloom a lot. They can help you if you want to attract butterflies and humming birds. Call them. In fact, I need to get Coastal to catch us before too long.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time at the doctor’s office so I’m not picking up on much happening. Hopefully, I’ll be getting back in the grove soon. Take care and God bless.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Monster trucks, theater part of lineup By Tommy Mann Jr. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Record î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e month of February is winding down, but the amount of live entertainment options is never-ending with live music, monster trucks and community theater productions all on tap this coming week. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on venues and artists and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates. Wednesday, Feb. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Woodsâ&#x20AC;? @ Lutcher î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eater Phillip Glyn Band @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut Bronco Jr. @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Mason Feduccia @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Zach Gonzalez @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Brad Brinkley @ Rikenjaks Caleb Paul @ Rush Lounge Tim Burge @ Tradewinds Tavern Fasulo and Kaiser @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e West Bar and Grill î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, Feb. 23 Curse and the Cure @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bayou CafĂŠ #2 Nigel Edison @ Blue Martini Frank Gilligan @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Mason Feduccia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Cadillacs @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Micah Cheatham @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Blake Sticker @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Sabine River Brass Band @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bronco Jr. @ Neches Brewing Company John Cessac @ Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Mike Krajicek @ Rikenjaks î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fuse @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Friday, Feb. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monster Nationâ&#x20AC;? @ Ford Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xanaduâ&#x20AC;? @ Beaumont Community Players Sara Evans @ Golden Nugget Casino Green Jelly, Worm Suicide, All Opposed, Minority Stone @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Gig Curse and the Cure @ Al-Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twangsters Union @ Backyard Dance Hall John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws @ Benoitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Louis Hall Fortag @ Blue Martini Country Outkasts @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Bluesiana Red @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Center Stage Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys @ Cowboys Pug Johnson @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mason Feduccia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Killawatts @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Michael Krajicek @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e L Bar High Street @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Sphynx, Good Grief, Snorlaxx @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Logon CafĂŠ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;omas Teague @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Mid-County Rainy and î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e B-Sides @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Culverhouse @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroads @ Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Honky, Large Marge, Suplecs @ My Place American Pub î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fabulous Hellcats @ Neches Brewing Company Rick Lamb @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Neches River Wheelhouse Toe Up @ Paradise Daiquiris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moss BluďŹ&#x20AC; Josh Garrett Band, Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenjaks î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Bernie Island Band @ Rusty Nail J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreedz @ S&G Auditorium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Port Arthur John î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ibodeaux Band @ Stingaree Down Under West Hardin @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;irstyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Saturday, Feb. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monster Nationâ&#x20AC;? @ Ford Park Kirk Franklin @ Beaumont Civic Center Jason Derulo @ Golden Nugget Casino Fortag @ Blue Martini Billy Hilton Band @ Brick and Barley Bayou Rush @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Crossroads @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Capri Club Aaron Williams @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mason Feduccia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Kay Miller @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill John î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ibodeaux Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Paws teh Cat @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Kevin Lambert @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e L Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Just B Cuz @ Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge Shake Russell and Michael Hearne @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Logon Cafe Danny Dillon @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Tyler Darby @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Mid-County î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Nobodys, Pig Charmer @ Luna Live Mid-Life Crisis @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Encore @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alex Culbreth @ Neches Brewing Company Doug Greer @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Neches River Wheelhouse Chris Shearman Experience, Bryce Shaver @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Rodair Roadhouse î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band @ S&G Auditorium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Port Arthur î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fabulous Hellcats @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Silver Spur Earl Collins @ Sugaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deep South John Cessac and Texas Outlaws @ Tammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buggaboo @ Texas Ave. Tavern Silas Feemster @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;irstyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wayne Dylan @ Winestyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Ford Park in Beaumont is once again the setting for the return of Monster Nation with performances at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24; 1 p.m., and 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $13-$25 at all Ticketmaster locations. Fans can meet the stars of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monster Nation X Anniversary Bash,â&#x20AC;? get autographs, see the trucks up close and take photos by obtaining a free Pit Pass at any participating Metro PCS store in Orange, Beaumont or Port Arthur. Passes are $5 at the Ford Park box office. Visit www.fordpark.com for more details. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Sunday, Feb. 26 Bernie Alan Band @ The Boudain Hut Mark Reeves and Twisted X @ Coyote Blues Kenneth Espree @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Koffin Kats, Rebel Flesh, JohnWayneIsDead @ The Gig Glen Lenderman Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Jeremy Benoit @ Sugaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deep South

Danny Dillon @ The West Bar and Grill Monday, Feb. 27 Keith Frank and Soileau Zydeco Band @ Cowboys Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Otonana Trio, The Burnpile @ The Logon Cafe David Pellerin @ Rikenjaks Trey Rose @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Feb. 28 Saving Abel, Arn Maitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n, Suthurn Touch, The Nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,

Angel Siren @ The Center Stage Mike Zito @ Beaumont Civic Center Alex Rozell @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soul Vacation, Mike Krajicek and Kris Harper @ Rikenjaks Roger Tienkden @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

ORANGE COUNTY HAPPENINGS Birthday Celebration for Repasky

pm at Roberts Restaurant located at 3720 W. Park Ave. in Orange. Plans will be discussed for organizing a vigil in solidarity with the National Tax Day March Scheduled for April 15th. Anyone entertaining candidacy for the 2018 elections are invited to attend. Participants will begin receiving instructions on beginning basic organization of campaigns.

You are invited to come have cake & coďŹ&#x20AC;ee to help us celebrate John Repasky, on his 100th Birthday. Saturday, March 4th from 2pm-4pm at Bridge City Knights of Columbus Hall. NO GIFTS!

Mt.Sinai Baptist Church Senior Luncheon

American Legion Post 49 Fish Fry î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e American Legion Post 49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will hold a Fish Fry Plate Lunch fund raiser from 11 am to 1 pm, on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, March 2. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e meal will consist of: Fried Fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and a dessert. Walk-ins welcome and delivery is available. Please call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, March 1 and before 9 am on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, March 2 for Orders and Deliveries.

Oran-Je Top Ladies of Distinction in partnership with Mt.Sinai Baptist Church Senior Luncheon will be held this î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, February 23rd at 12:00 PM. Seniors will enjoy food, fun & fellowship and Door Prizes. All seniors are encouraged to attend this free event.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting

Lenten Fish Fry

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday March 7, 2017 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Our guest speaker this month will be Judge Carlton. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome. We are 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.

St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling ďŹ sh dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive, from 5 to 7pm on the following Lenten Fridays: March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7. Dinner includes two pieces of ďŹ sh, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

Senior Expo set for March 1

Orange County Democratic Party Meeting

Free health screenings will be available March 1 when Port Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Mall hosts Southeast Texas Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange County Democratic Party will be holding a meeting Monday, February 27th at 6:30

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Deaths and Memorials

Don Ernest Taylor, 65, Orange Don Ernest Taylor, 65, a native of Orange, Texas, left this earth surrounded by Family to be with his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2017. Don was a friend to many and had an open and caring heart. He helped countless people throughout the years without asking for anything in return. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed being around the water. He had a love for cars which was shown by the many he had over the years. He had an immense love for family and enjoyed being Papaw to all of his DON ERNEST wonderful grandchildren who loved him TAYLOR dearly. Don was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1952 in Orange, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Robert and Virginia Pearl Taylor, and brothers Bobby Joe and Darrell Lee Taylor. He is survived by his wife Rhonda, Sister Joyce Ann Gandy, ExWife Christy Juarez, son Kristopher Donald his wife Angel and grandson Mateo, son Michael John his wife Ale and granddaughter Carolina Pearl, his stepson Jaime Ayres, his stepson Steve Garlaska and grandson Gavin and granddaughters Kiera and Tara, and his stepson Jason Garlaska and grandsons Kade, Kyler, and Camrin. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March the 4th at 1:30 P.M. at St. Helens Catholic Church in Orange, Texas.

Mary Velta Hebert Pommier, 85, Kaplan A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Velta Hebert Pommier, 85 years, who died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Camelot of Broussard. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nathan Comeaux oﬃciating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Louis Broussard, Rufus Romero, Seth Guidry, Daniel Romero, Shelton Broussard, and Richard MARY VELTA LeBouef. Honorary pallbearers will be HEBERT POMMIER Tim Cheek, Bret Guidry, and Dale Hebert. She is survived by her daughter, Merna Gayle and her husband, Gary Keller of Broussard; one granddaughter, Shantell Buchanan of Mauriceville, TX; two great granddaughters, Darian Buchanan of Mauriceville, TX and Kirsten Buchanan of Mauriceville, TX; two great grandsons, Seth Guidry of New Iberia and Bret Guidry of New Iberia; and two great-great grandchildren, Amara Guidry of New Iberia and Troy Guidry of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pommier; one grandson, Troy Guidry; four brothers, Alexis Mallet, Alvin Mallet, eard Hebert, and Gerard Hebert; and four sisters, Laura LeBlanc, Lillie Romero, Electa Baudoin, and Elodie Benoit. e family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at

5:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church from 1:30 PM until services. All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 2255276]. Condolences may be sent to the Pommier family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Bobby Lynn Hammett, 81, Orange Bobby Lynn Hammett, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2017, in Kirbyville, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be his longtime friend, Mr. Charlie Wood. Born in Sherman, Texas, on March 16, 1935, Bobby was the son of William and Leola Hammett. He was a former reserve deputy for the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department serving under BOBBY LYNN Sheriffs Buck Patillo and Ed Parker. HAMMETT Bobby spent time working for Levingston Shipbuilding as well as working as a freelance computer tech for home health agencies across Texas. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorene Hammett; children, Suzy Permenter and husband Billy and Deena Moffatt and husband Pete; grandchildren, Shelby Crouch and husband Nicholas, Meridith Shallenberger and husband Brett, Michael Scott Moffatt, and Alicia Permenter; great-grand-children, Dillon Crouch and Emily Crouch; brother, Jerry Lee Hammett; and his fur child, Carly.

Joseph (Joe) Edward Myers, 79, Bedias, formerly of Orange Joseph (Joe) Edward Myers, 79, of Bedias, formally of Orange, died February 15, 2017 in College Station, Texas. Joe was born on August 29, 1937 to Alvin and Lucille Myers in Sulphur, Louisiana. Joe proudly served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Temple Inland in Orange, Texas after working 37 years as a maintenance mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughters, Andrea Williams and Dana Silkwood. He is lovingly survived JOSEPH ‘JOE’ by his wife, Doris Myers; daughters, EDWARD MYERS Debbie Aarron and husband Howard of Orange, Texas, Dianne Johnson and husband John of Jersey Village, Texas, Danette Prince and husband Mark of Montgomery, Texas, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Elaine Lemoine; brother, Jerry Myers; as well as numerous extended family members and friends. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Singleton Baptist Church in Singleton, Texas.

Gov. Abbott gives State of the State Sen. Robert Nichols Special to e Record e Speaker of the House recently announced member assignments for House committees. Now that both chambers have their organizational processes in place and bills are being referred, we are getting down to business. Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week: Convention of States During his State of the State address, Governor Abbott called for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution and named it one of his emergency items for this session. A convention of states is a gathering of the state legislatures, for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. is is made possible through Article V of the Constitution which was created to provide the states with a tool to stop potential abuses of power by the federal government. Two-thirds, or 34, of the state legislatures must pass similar resolutions for a convention to happen. is week the Senate State Affairs Committee will begin to hear bills which call for a convention of states. ese bills will establish the authority for the Legislature to determine the requirements and appoint delegates to attend the convention. ey also focus on imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. Finance Workgroups Senator Jane Nelson, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, has announced workgroup assignments for the committee. As the budget has eleven distinct parts, Senator Nelson has divided these up into four workgroups to ensure the members are able to fully examine the de-

Happenings Free nutritional classes are oﬀered with catered breakfast or lunch. Bingo and domino games with prizes are also oﬀered.

Bridge City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Tourney For the last 26 years, on Good Friday weekend, the members of the Bridge City Volunteer Fire & Rescue have held a ﬁshing tournament for its members (past and present) and their families. As our department has grown, so has the tournament. After the tournament, we hold a ﬁsh fry for the participants as well as hand out door prizes and tournament prizes. Due to the increase in participants, we are asking for donations from local businesses. What we need help with is monetary donations or prizes. e monetary

tails of the budget. Each workgroup will then present their ﬁndings to the committee as a whole. I have been named Chairman of one of the workgroups which covers areas such as transportation, and regulating agencies like the Public Utility Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as well as natural resources. I am grateful to Senator Nelson for giving me this opportunity for a second time and look forward to working with the members to determine the state’s budget for the next two years. Sunset Bill Assignments In previous columns, I have shared with you the Sunset process, where the Sunset Advisory Commission evaluates and renews the authorization for state agencies. After more than a year of hearings, the Sunset Advisory Commission makes recommendations which are incorporated into legislation for each agency. ese bills will be divided among the members of the Commission, in both the House and Senate. I will be sure to keep you updated as to which bills I will ﬁle soon. I encourage you to take part in the legislative process and come to the Capitol to testify on these or any other bills when they are heard in committee. Transferability Workgroup As a way to save money, many students choose to take their core classes like math and science at a local community college before transferring to a four-year institution. However, many times when a student seeks to transfer these courses, they realize they will not work for their chosen degree pro-

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From Page 5A donations will be used to purchase prizes related to fishing and to also pay for the fish fry. If you would like to help make our fishing tournament a success, you can contact Chance Chatagnier, Don Breaux or Carroll LeBlanc, at the Fire Station 409-735-2419, by March 31, 2017

2016 income tax assistance AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting 12:15 PM, Wednesday, February 1st at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday through April 12th and Tuesday, April 18th. April 18th is the last day to file 2016 taxes. Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following:

Proof of identiﬁcation (photo ID) Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G). Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) Records of any Capital Gains and Losses Forms 1095-A, B or C, Aﬀordable Health Care Statements A copy of last year’s federal and state returns is very helpful in the preparation of the 2016 return.

February Events For Orange County Friends Orange County Friends is a group of ladies open to all Orange County residents. We meet several times each month. Please contact Lois Ferrell at 988-5602 for membership information. Our dues are only $15 per year. Feb. 28 - LunchBunch at 11am at the Wheelhouse Restaurant in Port Neches. Contact Lois Ferrell at 988-5602.

Shriners Mardi Gras dance Feb. 25 e Orange Shrine Club is hotting a Mardi Gras dance on February 25. Music will be furnished by e Na Na Sha Band from Gonzales, La. e dance will be held at the VFW Hall, located on Hwy 87, approximately 1/2 mile North of IH 10 (towards Deweyville). Tickets can be purchased in advance from Pierre DeLaFosse at 409-883-8565 or David Dunn at 409-882-1650, or at the door. Tickets are $15 per person, dress is

casual. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and continues until 11:30 p.m. with beer and set ups only, which will be sold by the VFW therefore you must BYOB. No coolers allowed. Everyone is welcome. Come out and “pas a good time.”

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speaker for the next meeting on Wed., Feb. 22 - Janelle Ramsey, Orange Golden K President, will pay homage to George Washington on his birthday, with interesting facts, and why Feb. is a short month, with the creation of a Leap Year. Mar. 1 - Dawn Burleigh, editor of e Orange Leader, will share some of her unique stories and experiences throughout her journalistic career all over Texas and beyond. Come prepared for some hilarious escapades! Mar. 8 - Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agent, will discuss the upcoming Diabetes Classes scheduled for March, along with many other services, such as the popular Cooking Classes for Kids, held each summer, ﬁlled to capacity. Mar. 15 - No meeting due to Spring Break for students. Mar. 22 - Lavern Sterling, a retired Dupont employee, will discuss her travels with her husband each year to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. She will bring such items as Navajo rugs, dolls, pottery, etc., all displaying the Navajo culture. Among other things, she teaches Navajo women how to cook healthier, especially important due to the high rate of diabetes among Native Americans. Mar. 29 - Golden K Kiwanis President Janelle Ramsey will speak on her experiences as a librarian before retirement, such as with e Biltmore

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Goosehead Insurance Premium Mardi Gras parking available at LSCPA this week

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Goosehead Insurance Asevedo & Temple Agency to its membership February 16, 2017. This agency is locally owned and operated by Johnny Asevedo and Kory Temple. Johnny and Kory represent a variety of top-rated local and national carriers to provide you with the coverage you need at a price you can afford. They understand that each client’s needs are unique and offer insurance for: home, auto, ATV, boat, flood, windstorm, and more. Goosehead is conveniently located at 1650 Texas Ave., Ste. G, in Bridge City. For a free quote or more information on what they offer, give them a call at 409-882-9500 or check them out on Facebook.

As the strains of Cajun accordion begin ﬂoating across the city of Port Arthur in advance of its annual Mardi Gras celebration, so too does Lamar State College Port Arthur make ready for the big get-together that takes place right in its front yard. For the third consecutive year, LSCPA is offering premium parking opportunities in its grass and paved parking areas along the main parade route on Procter Street as well as along Lakeshore Drive. Most of the parking is well within walking distance of the parade grounds at the downtown end of Procter Street. But the most impressive aspect of the parking location is the front-seat feel for the three big nights of parades that march the length of Procter. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas starts with a ursday, February 23, walking parade sponsored by Lamar State College Port Arthur. at parade lines up at the Carl Parker Center on Lakeshore Drive starting at 4 p.m.

Happenings House, the City of Franklin, NC, and various public and private schools in the Carolinas and her native state of Alabama. A buﬀet breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. in the Bayou Room at Sunset Grove Country Club. All speakers & media have their meal provided by Golden K Kiwanis, consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, gravy, biscuits, jelly, butter, Orange juice, coﬀee, & water. Other guests are asked to pay $10.95 each. A very short business meeting takes place about 10 a.m., with the speaker commencing about 10:15 or 10:20 a.m. e meeting concludes at 11 a.m. 2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship Application e 2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com /scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at (409) 882-4195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

Glow-in-the-Dark Golf to benefit children It’s time to brush off on your golf swing for the 4th Annual Kiwanis Glow-In-e-Dark Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. But don’t worry about taking a shot in the dark, because when the sun goes down, the course at Sunset Grove Country Club will brighten up with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and course markings to light the way. Sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union, this four-person scramble, nighttime event puts a fun twist on standard golf tournaments and is one you will not want to miss. e fee is $300 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100. First Place winners will receive a $400 gift certificate to the Sunset Grove Country Club Pro Shop and a ½ day fishing trip with Wave Dancer Charters in Galveston, Texas. e Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas, is a local, non-profit organization whose mission is to “serve the children of our community, one child at a time.” One hundred percent of the funds raised by the Kiwanis Club go directly to projects and events such as the Rainbow Room, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Stay and Play Recreation Center, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and the Annual Orange Christmas Parade. �For more information about the golf tour-

On Friday, February 24, the Valero Krewe of Krewe Parade begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday, February 25, the Total Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade starts at 6 p.m. e Motor Parade will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. Many of the lots are already being snapped up, said Street. All proceeds of the parking go to Seahawks athletics and scholarship opportunities for their students. In past years, individuals or small groups have reserved the lots and set up barbecue pits, tents and lawn chairs for the ultimate tailgating Mari Gras experience. To reserve a lot, call Megan Rowe at . e rates for the lots include: Grass Lots: Monday through Sunday: $200 ursday through Sunday: $150 Paved Lots: Friday through Sunday: $150 Individual Spaces: Based on availability, sold the night of each parade at $5 per space

From Page 6A nament, call (409) 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas’ Facebook page.

Orange AAUW book sale request e Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual drive to collect “gently used” books for their scholarship fund. All books, ﬁction, nonﬁction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games, and puzzles. ese may be delivered to the Mann Insurance Agency, located at 1505 Park Avenue at 15th Street, during regular business hours. If unable to deliver your donations, you may call 886-5739 or 886-2194 to arrange for pickup. e AAUW will collect books until March 31st. e book sale will be in conjunction with Art in the Park.

Musicians/Singers needed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MUSICIANS/SINGERS needed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sundays at 11:00 AM paid position available. We want to put together a small band for our 2nd worship service, so we are inviting anyone interested to call 409-7354573 for more information. You do not have to be a Lutheran member or even a "church goer" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas

ing Your Own Soil” and “Container Gardening” during the sale. On ursday March 16 we will hold a special class on “Plant Selection” from 6 – 8PM at Cormier Park. For more information check out http://txmg.org/orange . Call 409 8827010 to register for the class on ursday, March 16.

25th Lions Eye Bank Of Texas Golf Tourney e Golf Tournament will be Saturday May 6, 2017 at 8:00 a.m Shotgun start. At Sunset Grove Country Club, Orange Texas. e Cost is $425 Per Foursome. Fee Includes : Buffet Breakfast, Lunch award banquet, Green fees/cart fees, individual tee gift, On Course competition to include, hole in one, Longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contest. Prizes awarded to the top three Teams. You can register yourself or your team by simple logging onto www.lionsgolftournament.org and clicking on the registration icon or contact Chris Gunstream at lionchris@gt.rr.com. Don't delay, field is limited to the first 144 players. Sign up your team TODAY!

Mother of the Year nominations being accepted Do you know a mom who deserves special

recognition? Nominate her for Mother of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Mother of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coffee on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. The mother nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District. For contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at409-735-5671.

Father of the Year nominations being accepted Do you know a dad who deserves special recognition? Nominate him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coffee on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. The father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District. For contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

Salvation Army Church Garage Sale e Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange, TX. invites you to a garage sale on March 11th. It will be from 8:00 AM until. e sale proceeds will go to our missions programs. Please come see us for great deals.

Fourth Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair e Orange County Master Gardeners are having their 4th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 18, 2017 8AM - 1PM at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery and member grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, stone fruit, berries, cold-hardy avocados, LSU gold & purple fig trees, Cherry of the Rio Grande, Mayhaws, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house and tropicals along with succulents, lilies and many other hard to find and unusual plants. Plant specialists and members will be available to answer questions and help you select your plants. Specialty booths will be set up with unique gardening items. We will have workshops on “Mak-

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SPORTS and Outdoors B FISHING ORANGE COUNTY Grandson Logan Smith makes Technology college baseball debut at LSU can get you wet THE RECORD

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After all but striking out the previous day in perfect conditions, I was less than excited about the prospect of catching fish the following day.I was even less excited when I got home and saw the miserable weather forecast. A quick courteousy phone call to inform my clients as to how tough it had been and discuss the approaching storms for the following day proved to be a waste of time.“We are coming anyway,” was not the response I was hoping for.“We’ve seen these forecasts for years and more often than not it turns out to be a perfect day!” Their only concession was that they would drive in that morning and look at the weather before deciding to cancel or fish.If you live in Houston or Lafayette, those are long drives just to turn around and return home without ever wetting a hook. Even if you live nearby and the radar pretty much supported the weatherman’s guess the night before, I can’t see the wisdom of rolling out of bed at 4:00 a.m. and driving to the launch to make a final decision. I have indeed seen them miss a forecast more than once, but they have to miss a lot of unexpected good days to make up for the one bad one they get right! Sure enough, light drizzle rather than the predicted frog strangler greeted us the following morning and they were congratulating each other on the decision to drive down as we pulled away from the dock.Also, much to my surprise, we boated two redfish and six trout in the first hour and all was good. By the time I could make a short run to start another drift, however, the white plumes of smoke were much brighter framed against the black skies on the west side of the lake.The light drizzle was now a light rain and the wind was picking up as well. In spite of quickly catching two more trout, I suggested that one of my fishermen check the weather on his phone as it looked to me that we had already stayed too long. “According to the radar it looks like that front is still about two or three hours away,” he gleefully announced. “Pt. Arthur is only five minutes away,” I replied, “and it is blacker than the inside of a cow in that direction right now.”I am amazed by the many capabilities of cell phones, but I can see what Mother Nature has parked in front of me and I don’t need a cell phone to tell me when I am getting wetter! In spite of their pleadings to stay a little longer, I decided to run back to the landing.Unfortunately, we made it only as far as East Pass.We scrambled to pull up against a semi-protected shoreline and spent the next hour with our backs to the driving rain eating jerky and soggy kolaches. When they were sufficiently soaked and shivering, we made the long slow ride back to the landing in a steady, but slightly lighter rain.I cleaned the fish while they dried off and it continued to rain well into the late afternoon.In truth, we did far better than I expected, but the lesson painfully reiterated was SEE COLBURN Page 2B

It was fairly early last Wednesday morning when my physical rehab therapist Teresa Caraway was working me out hard enough to see a couple of beads of sweat on my brow when the telephone rang, interrupting her torture tactics. It was my grandson, Logan Smith, who sounded excited over the news he was about to tell me. “I made the traveling squad, Pa Joe,” he blurted out. This was a great follow-up from a similar phone call 10 days earlier from West Point when he informed me that he had made the Army baseball team. Making the Army baseball team was an accomplishment in itself, because Logan was the only “walk-on” to make the team. Most of the other players were recruited and on scholarship. And Coach Foster could only bring 27 players on the team’s first road trip which was an airline flight to New Orleans Thursday for a huge four-game weekend round-robin with LSU, Air Force and Tulane. However the rainy weather we got here in Southeast Texas Friday also hit Southeast Louisiana and canceled all the games scheduled that day. Army was supposed to play Air Force at Baton Rouge at 1 p.m. and then travel to New Orleans for a 7 p.m. encounter at Tulane. LSU head baseball coach, Paul Mainieri, who used to coach at the Air Force Academy, invited the pair of service academies to help LSU ring in the new season. He is very patriotic about the military and those who serve. The rainout Friday forced him to revise the schedule. So instead of his team playing Army on Saturday, they made it a doubleheader with Air Force playing at Tulane. Mainieri did it right by having the Air Force’s “Wings of Blue” parachuting team deliver the game ball on the field and a member of the Louisiana National Guard sing the National Anthem. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards threw out the symbolic first pitch. The first game was not very exciting for the visiting cadets from West Point as junior Alex Lange shut out Army 9-0.

Logan Smith is on the hill for Army making his college pitching debut at LSU. RECORD PHOTO: Joe Kazmar

That victory certainly didn’t hurt LSU’s national ranking, which was in the top 5 depending on which poll you consulted. The second seven-inning game was very historical but again not very interesting for Army, which was not only shut out 6-0 by senior Jared Poche, but also was the victim of the sixth no-hitter in LSU history and the first one since 1979. It also was the 2,500 victory for the Bayou Bengal baseball program. But there was a silver lining around that dark cloud of doom for Army. With LSU leading 4-0 and loading the bases with nobody out, Logan got the call from the bullpen to come put out the fire. Logan’s eyes grew wide as he surveyed the 10,000 screaming fans in Alex Box Stadium. He turned around and saw a gigantic mug shot of himself on the LSU scoreboard. This was a far cry from the last official game he pitched at Hudson High in Lufkin. The first batter hit a squibbler between the pitcher’s mound and the first baseman that was ruled a hit as a run

scored. Another run came in on a passed ball. The runner on third held on a ground out. Another infield single reloaded the bases. Logan, whose best pitch is his slider, went to that bread-and-butter selection and got a ground ball to the shortstop, which was turned into an inning-ending double play. So Logan got three outs on eight pitches and is only one of three Army pitchers who broke the 90-mph barrier with his fast ball. The team flew back to West Point Sunday night in their military dress uniforms after whipping Tulane 7-4. Army led 7-2 going into the bottom of the ninth when Tulane scored a pair of runs. Coach Foster had Logan warming up in the bullpen, but didn’t have to use him. The team has another road trip this week--a three-game series against the Duke Blue Devils. Army may have found a relief pitcher who can throw strikes SEE KAZMAR Page 2B

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2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 22, 2017

West Orange-Stark player Cory Skinner goes up to try for a block as teammate Mandel King awaits a rebound in Saturday’s third-place playoff game between the Mustangs and Bridge City, which WO-S won 69-42. Bridge City, making back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in school history, was looking for its first postseason win since 1960 Tuesday night against Shepherd. The Mustangs played Diboll in bi-district. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson WOS’ Jaylen Powdrill follows through on a layup while Bridge City’s Justin Romero just misses a block in Saturday’s third-place tie-breaker game between the two teams in Orangefield. West Orange-Stark won that game 69-42 but both teams advanced to the playoffs Tuesday night. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

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Kaz and get outs!!! KWICKIES…And while on the subject of college baseball much closer to home, the Lamar Cardinals got their 2017 season off on the right foot for new head coach Will Davis, who coincidentally came from LSU, by winning four games last weekend of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6-0, 2-1) and Illinois (15-9, 2-1). Both of Sunday’s 2-1 victories went 10 innings. Davis became the first Cardinal coach to win his first four games. e Cards will host Fairfield this weekend for a three-game series. And going to the next level, the Houston Astros begin Grapefruit League action Saturday against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland.

From Page 1B Florida State’s Mike Martin became the second baseball coach in NCAA history to reach 1,900 victories when the Seminoles beat Virginia Commonwealth 11-3 last weekend. Martin, 73, who is in his 38th season, joins Augie Garrido as the only coaches to reach that milestone. Garrido, who has 1,975 wins, stepped down at Texas last year. Dustin Johnson outclassed the field in last weekend’s Genesis Open at Los Angeles, winning by five strokes, but leading at one time in Sunday’s final round by a whopping nine shots. e victory catapulted Johnson to the No. 1 golfer in the world, the 20th player to attain that status since the world rankings began

Colburn “Right or wrong….make your decision the night before and stick with it.” Easily, the most diﬃcult aspect of locating and catching trout when drifting a shallow ﬂat is determining how deep they are holding.Neither the size nor the color of a lure are

in 1986, ending Jason Day’s 47week reign. JUST BETWEEN US…High school baseball began this week amid inclement weather Monday as several area teams appear to be strong with good hitting and sturdy pitching. I wonder if the new pitch count rules will aﬀect any of our local teams. Athletes can throw 30 pitches without resting any days before pitching again. e scale of rest goes to 31-45 pitches (one day), 46-65 pitches (two days), 66-85 pitches (three days) and 80-110 pitches (four days). A pitch tracker will be designated and coaches will sign a form after each game to document the totals. Umpires have no responsibility for the pitch count.

From Page 1B nearly as important. More than once, over the past month we have shared a flat with several other boats due to the wind.On every occasion, some caught at least a few fish while everyone else struggled. Size and color can make a big difference once you locate the fish, but too many times I have been guilty of leaving an area before checking different depths.To further complicate the problem, trout are notoriously bad about feeding only in the top column of deeper water! A big tide change, especially

when the wind has silted up an area, can produce a distinct color change that also makes things a little easier when fishing open water.If the color change is in the depth of water that has been the most productive, treat it just like a shoreline and work the break.It is not unusual for the trout to hide in the first two or three feet of dirtier water and ambush bait fish in the clearer water. ere is nothing easy about chasing trout in the winter!

The City of West Orange is changing Solid Waste Providers Effective March 1, 2017 Piney Woods Sanitation will start to deliver carts to all active sanitation accounts for West Orange residents beginning on February 20, 2017. Blue Piney Woods Sanitation carts should not be placed out for collection until Friday March 3, 2017. The last collection for Waste Management carts will be on February 24, 2017. Due to the time it takes to pick up used carts residents should leave their empty WM carts out after February 24, 2017 until they are removed by Waste Management during the following weeks. After the last collection on February 24th by WM, residents should use the blue Piney Woods Sanitation carts for their debris for the next collection day on March 3, 2017. Please do not place the Piney Woods Sanitation carts out for collection on or before March 3, 2017, as trash collection will not take place by Waste Management. Please use the Piney Woods Sanitation carts for your sanitation needs after Friday, February 24, 2017 and place out for Collection on Friday March 3, 2017. All residents will keep the current collection day of Fridays. Please do not place waste in the WM carts after collection on Friday February 24, 2017 as full WM carts will only delay the cart collection.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 22, 2017 •

Season’s first Toyota ShareLunker caught at Marine Creek Lake Fort Worth angler Ryder Wicker caught the first Toyota ShareLunker of the 2017 season Feb. 10 at Marine Creek Lake. But this wasn’t the only “first” he checked off the list – this particular fish outweighs the former water body record holder by more than 2 pounds, and is likely the first ShareLunker caught from a group of selectively bred largemouth bass that were stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries biologists 11 years ago. Ryder told TPWD Inland Fisheries staff that he caught the 13.07 pound largemouth bass, now called Sharelunker 566, on his fourth cast of the day with a jerk-bait in roughly 10 feet of water. He called TPWD immediately, and within minutes a local biologist was on-site to verify the new catch. When Tom Hungerford, a TPWD Inland Fisheries Assistant Biologist from the DallasFort Worth District Office, arrived at the reservoir he heard a telling sound when he ran a wand over the left nape of the fish. He said a tag in that location could only mean one thing – this fish was stocked by himself and a team of TPWD biologists in 2006 as part of a research project to evaluate the growth of selectively-bred, faster growing Florida largemouth bass in public reservoirs. “It takes a long time to see some of these results, but to start seeing them now is really exciting,” Hungerford said. “This was one of the goals of the research project.” “At the time we thought: ‘Can we do this? Can we selectively breed these fish to make them grow bigger and faster?’” Hungerford added. “To see it come to fruition is very exciting.” Michael Baird, a TPWD Inland Fisheries biologist from the Waco District who was also involved with the research project 11 years ago, said this catch is an important milestone in what has been a years-long wait to see the results from the initial stocking of Marine Creek Lake and other locations in Texas. “It’s pretty cool that 11 years later an angler may have caught one of those fish,” Baird said. “That’s a milestone of its own – but it also could be the first one we’ve confirmed from any of the reservoirs we stocked in the state.” The fin clip from the fish will be sent to a lab at the A.E. Wood Laboratory in San Marcos, where biologists will use genetic analysis to confirm parentage as well as the date and location it was originally stocked. After collecting the fish from the lake it was transported to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens by program coordinator Kyle Brookshear, where he said the staff would “get her comfortable, monitor her and ensure she’s healthy” before pairing

her up to spawn. TFFC staff who met with the angler on-site said he noted on a form that the program could keep the fish for spawning and possibly to be used as an exhibit fish at the TFFC after spawning. “We are extremely excited because this fish represents a long line of ShareLunker fish donors that have participated in the program over the past 30 years that have led to this catch and a lake record falling,” Brookshear said. “ShareLunker donors like Mr. Wicker are valuable citizen scientists who have the rare opportunity to catch a ShareLunker bass and then make a contribution to the future of bass fishing in Texas by donating it to the program,” Brookshear added. “Through the support of anglers like Mr. Wicker, bass fishing in Texas continues to get bigger and better.” At 25.6 inches long and 21.6 inches in girth, the 13.07 pound fish would break the water body record at Marine Creek Lake, which is currently held by a 25 inch long, 10.78 pound bass caught in 2003 by angler Josh Sneed. Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between Jan. 1 and March 31 may submit the fish to the Toyota ShareLunker program. Fish will be picked up by TPWD personnel within 12 hours. Anglers entering fish into the Toyota ShareLunker program receive a free replica of their fish, a certificate, ShareLunker clothing and are recognized at a banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. The person who catches the season’s largest entry will be named Angler of the Year and will receive a prize package from G. Loomis of a top-of-the-line rod, Shimano reel, PowerPro line and G. Loomis hat. If the Angler of the Year is a Texas resident that person will also receive a lifetime Texas fishing license. ShareLunker catches can be reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the season, by calling (903) 681-0550. If poor cellphone service prevents use of the voice number, anglers can leave a phone number (including area code) at (888) 784-0600. That number is also monitored 24/7 during the season. The Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a longtime supporter of the Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, fish, parks and wildlife projects. For updates on the Sharelunker program and to view photos of Sharelunker 566, visit https://www.facebook.com/sha relunkerprogram/.

Black drum give a great fight and provide plenty of excitement on the water.

Black drum provide exciting action CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD FOR THE RECORD

It is always the intent of any fisherman to do battle with a mighty fish, a giant of epic proportions that will live forever in memories for years to come. For most folks who do not regularly inhabit offshore waters your choices of really big fish to catch are rather small. e occasional redfish of 35 to 40 inches are often the biggest boys in the neighborhood next to alligator gar or maybe a big catfish. You can add another name to the list of heavyweights that make a name for themselves during this time of year, black drum. Under normal everyday conditions black drum inhabit our surrounding waters in respectable numbers most of the year. Generally the drum that are found on the north end of Sabine Lake and in the Sabine River are usually anywhere from 12 to 20 inches long. During the past several seasons while fishing the Sabine river and Intracoastal canal I have had several of these big black drum over 40 pounds caught by clients while fishing live shad. Let me say this, “ A drum that size is a real deal workout any way you look at it”. ese huge fish are normally found closer to the jetties and out in the gulf, but at times when we have no freshwater coming down the rivers and the saltwater backs up daily it is not surprising to see these giant fish all over the place. On a run out to the jetties I stopped to watch a fisherman do battle with one of these huge fish. Slow powerful runs kept the rod bent nearly in two as the great fish worked the drag system over for more than 20 minutes. My clients and I were amused by the fight and gave out encouraging words and congratulations as the fish finally was brought to the boat. Perhaps the best description of what happens when you hook

one of these giants is to compare them to hooking a runaway golf cart, they won’t outrun you but you just can’t stop them either when they decide to pull. Big black drum can be caught on a variety of baits, shad, mullet, or shrimp are good options

but the best bet for these huge fish is crab. Big black drum are suckers for a piece of crab fished on or near the bottom. Popular rigging for this method consists of hooking a 1/4 of a whole crab onto a 3/0 or 4/0 live bait hook that is tied to a 1/2 ounce weighted Carolina rig with 18 to 24 inches of leader. Some fishermen really beef up their tackle by using 20 to 25 pound test monofilament and big heavy rods, use your own discretion

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and just remember what they say about chasing a bear with a switch. Some of the more humorous battles I have witnessed where black drum were involved happened down on the Causeway reef in the middle of a fleet of boats chasing trout. It never fails when you start fishing a little deeper water somebody on the boat will hook up with one of these brutes and the rodeo begins. Trying to coax a big fish

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Bridge City Middle School art students recently received the results for the Stark Museum’s annual juried art show. Our middle school art students took 25 of the selected positions. These students include the following: (Back Row, left to right): Evvy Champagne, Kember Ess, Leah Jeffrey, Obed Heraldez, Ethan Oceguera, Slayde Daville, Nathaniel Lavapie, Macy Mouton, Lauren Bacon. (Middle Row, left to right): Jessica Garcia, Tuyen Le, Andrea Chavez, Bailey Wooley, Reesie Ryder, Cameron Oceguera, Harrison Gauthier, Alexia Willingham. (Front Row, left to right): Carter Lapeyrolerie, Shayan Rahim, Ethan Hart, Ava Hersey, Marrisa Soto. Not Pictured: Piper McDaniels, John Poydence, and Sam Kulovitz. The 25 selected students will be honored at a reception on April 5th, and merit awards and a director’s choice award will be given out. Additionally, these students will have their artwork on display at the Stark Museum from March 11th through September 9th. Bridge City Middle School also has 38 students who will have their artwork in a digital display in the main lobby during the run of the exhibit. Please stop by the museum anytime this summer to see our students artwork on display.

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Students at Bridge City Intermediate got a glimpse of the training that takes place at Parisi Speed School. Coach Scott from Parisi Speed School worked with our 3rd-5th grade PE classes teaching and encouraging the kids to monitor and push themselves through hard work. Coach Scott was impressed with our students’ work ethic and behavior.

Annual trash-off this Saturday It’s Trash-Oﬀ time once again! e 22nd annual Community Trash-Oﬀ is scheduled for this Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas. If you are not already on a team, you can still participate! Come early the morning of the event for late on-site registration at 7:00 am and be assigned to a team. For more information, contact Ashley Jordan at or at. Orange County residents are encouraged to take pride in the community and help clean up trash from the area. Also, participants are wel-

come to bring small boats to help clean the waterways. Trash-Off provides an opportunity for residents to showcase their pride in Orange by working together to better the community. Join us for a morning of good CLEAN fun! Participating teams and individuals can win prizes and will enjoy a free pizza lunch after the event. is year’s Community Trash-Oﬀ is once again presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in collaboration with the City of Orange.

A Williamson County game warden patrolling the Granger Spillway was informed by a fisherman in the parking lot that a subject was snagging catfish. The warden eased up on the fisherman and while observing from a distance watched him snag a channel catfish and put it on a stringer. The warden made contact with the individual, who confessed to snagging three channel catfish, but stated he didn’t know it was illegal. The warden educated the man on legal fishing means and methods after an inspection revealed hook marks in the bodies of the fish. Snagging charges and civil restitution were filed for each fish. The fish were donated to a needy family.

Over-Bagged, Untagged & Snagged Wardens in Travis and Bastrop counties concluded an investigation pertaining to numerous alleged white-tailed deer violations. During the course of the investigation the wardens discovered that four individuals had harvested more than 10 deer from both counties in violation of antler restrictions. Three of the four individuals had previous hunting violations and all cooperated with the investigation. With more than 30 violations uncovered, wardens issued 12 citations and five warnings for hunting antlerless white-tailed deer without a permit, not tagging/improperly tagging white-tailed deer, harvest log violations, taking buck white-tailed deer having an antler spread less than the required 13 inches, exceeding the bag limit for buck white-tailed deer greater than 13 inches, and pos-

session of white-tailed deer without proof of sex. In addition, eight deer were seized and civil restitution assessed. The already processed meat was donated. Cases are pending.

Scavenging Roadkill A Cameron County game warden was called to the scene of an accident where a vehicle had struck a whitetailed deer and the deer needed to be dispatched. By the time the warden arrived on the scene, the deer was gone and the person who struck the deer advised that someone in a white truck who lived down the street had taken the animal. The warden made contact with the person who had taken the deer from the scene and was informed that the meat and the antlers were at a house in a neighboring town. The warden found two deer legs and a set of 8-point antlers at that location and another leg was seized from the man who had taken the deer. That individual was issued a citation for illegal take and possession of white-tailed deer.

Hunting Overly-Baited Game wardens were made aware of a ranch in Jim Wells County that had been baited heavily for dove. After entering the ranch and inspecting the hunters for violations, it was obvious that they were hunting in areas that had been baited with a milo/corn mixture. In total, 101 dove were seized and 16 citations were issued. Cases and restitution are pending.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 22, 2017 •

Pictured left to right: Orange County Treasurer - Christy Khoury, James Brumley, Barbara Brumley, and Peveto Feed Store Owner - Lynn Peveto

Brumley named Employee of Month e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Barbara Brumley, Manager of Peveto Feed Store, for receiving the February Employee of the Month Award. Barbara was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador and Orange County Treasurer, Christy Khoury, at the February 2017 Networking Coﬀee hosted by Neches Federal Credit Union. She received gifts and gift certiﬁcates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions Salon, Dupuis Tire & Service Center, e Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, e Classy Peacock, Neches Federal Credit Union,

Complete Staﬃng, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, 5Point Credit Union, Serendipity Chicks and Lamar State College-Orange. Barbara has been married to James Brumley for 13 years and has 3 children. She has worked at Peveto Feed Store for a little over a year. Her boss and owner of the feed store is Lynn Peveto who has owned it for 15 years. Barbara encourages everyone to come see her at Peveto’s Feed and Farm Supply. “We oﬀer horse, cattle, chicken, hog and rabbit food as well as dog and cat food and other animal supplies. We are open Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm”, said Brumley.

Members of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce honored Granger Chevrolet as the Business of the Month for February 2017.

BC Chamber names Granger Biz of Month e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Granger Chevrolet has been named Business Member of the Month for February 2017. Al Granger and Dean Granger accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador and Director Lucy Fields, at the February Networking Coﬀee hosted by Neches Federal Credit Union. Granger Chevrolet received gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Complete Staﬃng, Neches Federal Credit Union, Serendipity Chicks and

Lamar State College-Orange. Owners Al and Dean Granger have been serving the transportation needs of Southeast Texans since 1980. Founded on the premise of fair trading practices and customer satisfaction, Granger Chevrolet has received numerous awards including the prestigious Mark of Excellence Award from General Motors, awarded to only the top 10% of dealers nationwide and the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Place to Buy New and Used Vehicles. Granger Chevrolet serves the Orange and surrounding communities by donating time, treasure and tal-

ent to numerous charitable organizations such as: OCARC, CASA, United Way, MDA, Salvation Army, Orange Christian Services, MLK Parade and Celebration, Sheriﬀ ’s Posse Rodeo, Cowboy Church Rodeo, Southeast Texas Hospice, and many more. For more information call 877-774-9647, go by 2611 MacArthur Drive in Orange, or check them out online HYPERLINK “http://w w w.g rangerche v role t .com” www.grangerchevrolet.com where you check out their new and used inventory and get pre-approved for your next vehicle.

Kindergarteners at St. Mary Catholic School had “special friends” joining them during their Library time this week. Mrs. Amanda Ehrensberger’s third grade class joined Mrs. Susan Thompson’s class. The third graders shared some of their favorite books with the younger students. (TOP) Sean Neito, Luke Laughlin, Ben Harris and Justin Khatt gathered around Amaya Meadows while she is reading to them. (ABOVE) Emma Davidson listens to her brother, Ethan Davidson, read to her.

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6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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Why Christians Love Diversity By John Piper Founder & Teacher desiringGod.org God’s great goal in all of history is to uphold and display the glory of his name for the enjoyment of his people from all nations. If this is true — and I argue extensively that it is in chapter 1 of Let the Nations Be Glad, as well as in Desiring God (appendix 2 in the hardcover) and The Pleasures of God (chapter 4) — then a question worth addressing is this: How does God’s focus on the diversity of the peoples advance his purpose to be glorified in his creation? It is an important question to answer for every generation, including our day, when the apparent fears of some white Americans are receiving fresh media attention. Whether the fears are sparked by non-white Muslim refugees, Latino immigrants, or African Americans protesting injustices, what seems to be missing among many Christians, is a solid biblical conviction that ethnic diversity in the church is a beautiful thing, and part of God’s ultimate design for his people. It is inconceivable to me that a Christian can have a Christ-exalting love for diversity in the church and be hostile toward diversity in the nation. The knee-jerk hostilities I see betray, it seems, a very thin veneer of politically correct tolerance of diversity, instead of a deep, biblically grounded, cross-centered exuberance over God’s plan to reconcile all nations in Christ. Perhaps it will be helpful to ponder the reasons why God ordained ethnic diversity and the unified harmony of diverse ethnicities in the family of God. One diverse body. One chosen race. One royal priesthood. One holy nation. One treasured possession. One family. And all of this unity blood-bought. Christ did not die for this in vain. What follows is a slight adaptation of the end of chapter 5 in Let the Nations Be Glad. 1. The Beauty of Unity in Diversity First is the beauty and power of praise that comes from unity in diversity that is greater than that which comes from unity alone. Psalm 96:3–4 connects the evangelizing of the peoples with the quality of praise that God deserves. “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.” Notice the word “for.” The extraordinary greatness of the praise that the Lord should receive is the ground and impetus of our mission to the nations.

I infer from this that the beauty and power of praise that will come to the Lord from the diversity of the nations are greater than the beauty and power that would come to him if the chorus of the redeemed were culturally uniform. The reason for this can be seen in the analogy of a choir. More depth of beauty is felt from a choir that sings in parts than from a choir that sings only in unison. Unity in diversity is more beautiful and more powerful than the unity of uniformity. This carries over to the untold differences that exist between the peoples of the world. When their diversity unites in worship to God, the beauty of their praise will echo the depth and greatness of God’s beauty far more than if the redeemed were from only a few different people groups. 2. Worth Increases with Diversity of Admirers Second, the fame and greatness and worth of an object of beauty increases in proportion to the diversity of those who recognize its beauty. If a work of art is regarded as great among a small and like-minded group of people but not by anyone else, the art is probably not truly great. Its qualities are such that it does not appeal to the deep universals in our hearts but only to provincial biases. But if a work of art continues to win more and more admirers not only across cultures but also across decades and centuries, then its greatness is irresistibly manifested. Thus, when Paul says, “Praise the Lord all you nations, and let all the peoples extol him” (Romans 15:11), he is saying that there is something about God that is so universally praiseworthy and so profoundly beautiful and so comprehensively worthy and so deeply satisfying that God will find passionate admirers in every diverse people group in the world. His true greatness will be manifest in the breadth of the diversity of those who perceive and cherish his beauty. His excellence will be shown to be higher and deeper than the parochial preferences that make us happy most of the time. His appeal will be to the

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deepest, highest, largest capacities of the human soul. Thus, the diversity of the source of admiration will testify to his incomparable glory. 3. A Leader’s Glory Grows with Diverse Followers Third, the strength and wisdom and love of a leader is magnified in proportion to the diversity of people he can inspire to follow him with joy. If you can lead only a small, uniform group of people, your leadership qualities are not as great as they would be if you could win a following from a large group of very diverse people. Paul’s understanding of what is happening in his missionary work among the nations is that Christ is demonstrating his greatness in winning obedience from all the peoples of the world: “I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles [or nations] to obedience (Romans 15:18). It is not Paul’s missionary expertise that is being magnified as more and more diverse peoples choose to follow Christ. It is the greatness of Christ. He is showing himself superior to all other leaders. The last phrase of Psalm 96:3–4 shows the leadership competition that is going on in world missions. “Declare his glory among the nations. . . . He is to be feared above all gods.” We should declare the glory of God among the nations because in this way he will show his superiority over all other gods that make pretentious claims to lead the peoples. The more diverse the people groups who forsake their gods to follow the true God, the more visible is God’s superiority over all his competitors. 4. Diversity Undercuts Pride By focusing on all the peo-

ple groups of the world, God undercuts ethnocentric pride and throws all peoples back upon his free grace rather than any distinctive of their own. This is what Paul emphasizes in Acts 17:26 when he says to the proud citizens of Athens, “[God] made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.” F. F. Bruce points out that “the Athenians . . . pride themselves on being . . . sprung from the soil of their native Attica. . . . They were the only Greeks on the European mainland who had no tradition of their ancestors coming into Greece; they belonged to the earliest wave of Greek immigration.” Against this boast Paul countered: You and the Barbarians and the Jews and the Romans all came from the same origin. And you came by God’s will, not your own; and the time and place of your existence is in God’s hand. Every time God expresses his missionary focus for all the nations, he cuts the nerve of ethnocentric pride. The Double Joy of Diversity It’s a humbling thing to discover that God does not choose our people group because of any distinctives of worth but rather that we might double our joy in him by being a means of bringing all the other groups into the same joy. Humility is the flip side of giving God all the glory. Humility means reveling in his grace, not our goodness. In pressing us on to all the peoples, God is pressing us further into the humblest and deepest experience of his grace and weaning us more and more from our ingrained pride. In doing this he is preparing for himself a people — from all the peoples — who will be able to worship him with free and white-hot admiration. John Piper (@JohnPiper) is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including A Peculiar Glory.

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m. Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided. Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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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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1215 Dupont Dr. (Cove Area) Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:00 (or so)

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

YOUR BUSINESS AD HERE CALL OR 409-886-7183

HELP WANTED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ELIZABETH HOPE CHARGOIS, Deceased, were issued on the FEBRUARY 15, 2017, in Cause No. P17728, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: SUE CAROLYN SULSAR. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

K-DAN”S

SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at BRIDGE CITY WRECKER 0567189 VSF 7277 FM 1006 ORANGE, TX 77630 PH (409) 697-1212 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov Vin# RED HONDA 4 Wheeler Owed $175.00 Vin# Brown Cargo Trailer Owed $175.00

Outside Salesperson Commision Only Perfect for College Student or Mom Flexable Part Time Hours 409-238-1230

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Dated the 15TH day of February, 2017.

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Sue Carolyn Sulsar State Bar No.: 28623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw. org NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov Vin#1HGEM22925L004785

05 HONDA Owed $926.75

Vin#1G6KE54Y2WU764959

Owed $550.40

409-749-4873

Licensed Customer: #25151 Master: #14161

Feb. 25 (8am-1pm) Help Us Clean Up Our Community! Register Your Team at shangrilagardens.org Meet at Orange Public Boat Ramp • Free Refreshments Also get registration forms at Shangri La Entry shangrilagardens.org

c/o: Tommy Gunn 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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