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Orange County looks to plug leaky finances Dave Rogers

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Commissioners looking to refill the coffers of Orange County’s rainy-day fund discussed better record keeping and collection efforts during a workshop session with department heads Tuesday. “We’re not looking to levy new taxes, but just collect what we ought to be collecting,” County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said. But much of the 70-minute back-and-forth focused on the need to up the county’s economic development game. New business and industry would bring new residents, new commerce and increased sales tax revenues and property values. “We’ve got to grow the county. Economic development is our only option,” said

John Gothia, Precinct 3 commissioner. Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, reported that Jessica Hill, executive diCarlton rector of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, had been approached in the last two months by businesses looking to spend $12 billion on 16 new projects. But the commissioners agreed potential business investors are looking for the county’s cooperation. “These companies come with their hand out,” Gothia said. “If you’re not willing to work with them for the longterm gain for us, then they’ll go somewhere else.” Hill said the EDC’s annual

2017 budget was about $160,000. She said the City of Orange spends $1.4 million a year on its EDC and Port Arthur has budgeted $4 million. “We need to be proactive, not reactive,” Jody Crump,

Precinct 4 commissioner, said. Carlton proposed that the county move $500,000 from its “legal fund” to economic development to be used “if the right project comes to Or-

ange County.” Gothia liked the idea. “That $500,000 is short of what we need, but it’s a step in the right direction,” Gothia said. Johnny Trahan, Precinct 1

commissioner, was, like Gothia, elected last year on a platform focusing on a greater emphasis on economic development for the county. LEAKY FINANCES Page 2A

Excitement high as Follies draw near

Pillsbury takes over OC emergency office Dave Rogers

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Orange County has its third emergency management coordinator in less than a year, County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton announced at the end of Tuesday’s commissioners’ court meeting. Missy Pillsbury, who was interim coordinator after Ryan Peabody was fired in May, 2016 and served as assistant to Peabody’s replacement Charlie Cox, was introduced as the new emergency management coordinator by Carlton. Cox, who retired from the Beaumont Fire Department to come to Orange last summer, said Tuesday he was leaving his Orange County job on March 24 because of health issues in his family. “I have some sick family members that I just could not find the time to be able to do for and help out,” while work-

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ing,” he said. “I was in a unique situation of having a pension, and I’m able to just go back and be retired and take care of my Pillsbury family.” Commissioners thanked Cox for his service. “It was a short period of time, but you made an impact. Thank you, Charlie,” said Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner. Pillsbury had served as the county’s airport supervisor. “We look forward to you being in the position and continuing the good work that Charlie has been doing,” Carlton told her. In other action Tuesday, commissioners adopted a new county personnel policy manual, the end of a long overhaul overseen by Lori Ardoin, county human resources director. The manual will be available online through the county website.

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Jennifer McConnell, left, Madison McConnell and Mindy Currie listen as Paige McKee, second from right, tells a joke during Saturday night auditions for 2017 Follies. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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Jennifer McConnell and Mindy Currie got a kick out of their previous participation in the Follies, so the two Service League of Orange members decided it was time to get the kids involved. The two women had company Saturday night in the persons of Madison McConnell, 10, and Paige McKee, 9, as they performed a corny comedy skit during auditions for “A Hee Haw Salute” held at the First United Methodist Church. “Follies is a lot of fun,” Jennifer McCollum said. “The community participates and gets involved and makes it a big community event.” The 2017 Follies will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Lutcher Theater.

Service League of Orange members Lois Ferrell and Nancy Shawhan proudly display their shirts touting 2017 Follies: “A Hee Haw Salute.” RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

It’s such an undertaking that it is held only once every three years. The Service League plows the proceeds back into their community service projects, which in-

clude car seats for newborns, a visual arts program for school children and “Elder Fun” recreational activities at area senior living centers. The idea of putting on a

stage show based on the highly successful TV show syndicated out of Nashville in the 1970s and 80s has been a hit. “Several years ago I did a children’s version for the Orange Community Players and it was very successful,” said Codie Vasquez, Follies chairperson. “We sold out every seat. People came who didn’t even have kids in the program, because they wanted to see Hee Haw.” The variety show that was Hee Haw on TV – comedy, music, singing and dancing – should work well in Orange. “Everyone remembers Hee Haw,” Vasquez said. “I felt the nostalgia would get everybody involved. Plus, we have a lot of local country musicians – professional and armchair musicians – and FOLLIES Page 2A

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Pickup truck after pickup truck of dayshift workers traveled from Bridge City and Jefferson County over the swing bridge on E. Roundbunch Road to work in the chemical plants of Chemical Row Friday morning. But by Friday afternoon, the bridge was closed. The Texas Department of Transportation declared it unsafe for automobile traffic Thursday evening, after reviewing reports from the state’s every-other-year bridge inspection. Orange County workers set up barricades on either end of the bridge before Friday’s lunch. It is expected to remain closed to cars and trucks for 18 months to two years, though boat traffic along Cow Bayou will be allowed. “What occurred was they thought it wasn’t safe to have BRIDGE CLOSED Page 2A

Peggy’s solves detour with deliveries Dave Rogers

For The Record Feed the people. That’s been the goal for Peggy and Richard Albair for more than two decades. The couple who own and operate Peggy’s On The Bayou restaurant, 2682 E. Roundbunch Road, said they are making plans to go back to their beginnings as bridge work presents a detour to many of their lunchtime clients. “We’re starting to deliver to homes in Orange, the Orangefield area and Bridge City,” Peggy Albair said. “We already deliver to motels and now we have an app. “We have started pick up and delivery service.”

Peggy’s On The Bayou opened in 2009, after Richard Albair retired from his plant job and turned a part-time venture into a full-time operation. The Cajun seafood restaurant draws a steady lunch crowd from surrounding plants on FM 1006 to the east and nearby Bridge City, to the west. The swing gate bridge on East Roundbunch Road that crosses the Cow Bayou is only a couple hundred yards west of Peggy’s On The Bayou. Restoration work on the historic bridge began last week. “At least 50 percent of our business comes across that bridge,” Richard Albair says. Folks from Bridge City can PEGGY’S Page 2A

Peggy and Richard Albair have owned and operated Peggy’s On The Bayou restaurant since 2009 at 2682 E. Roundbunch Road in Orange. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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Veteran baliff checks retirement box Dave Rogers

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James Lucia is living the sweet life. The 30-year Orange County employee worked his final day as bailiff for the 128th District Court on March 7, had a retirement party March 8 and began packing for a twomonth trip to Italy. “It’s going to be different, but it’ll go on,” Lucia said, admitting it feels funny to get up in the morning and not put on his Orange County deputy sheriff uniform. “I’ve got nine acres here in Orange County, plenty of projects and two timeshares. Traveling and working around my place, that’s what I plan on doing.” Lucia has worked for the last six years for Judge Courtney Arkeen. Before that, he worked three years for 163rd District Court Judge Dennis Powell. “James started with me on Day 1,” said Arkeen, appointed to the bench by Gov. Rick Perry in 2011. “He actually

officer with the sheriff ’s office, worked in public relations and was a DARE officer. And he also taught the deputies self defense. “I have a background in martial arts,” he said. “It’s kind of a family thing with my sons. I really enjoyed it. I used to teach defensive tactics at the sheriff ’s office.” But mostly, his court duty consisted of keeping a keen eye out for trouble. “My primary job as a bailiff was to protect the judge at all times,” Lucia said. “I was re-

sponsible for three young beautiful women [Arkeen, court coordinator Latoya Dubose and court reporter Holly Harrison]. “They’re my babies.” Next to the sheriff ’s office and his family, Lucia’s longest running job has been as bingo caller for the Orange Lions Carnival. “I like the Lions Carnival because all the money stays here for the kids,” Lucia said. “They do a lot of great things.”

Judge Courtney Arkeen, 128th District Court, poses with her bailiff of six years, James Lucia, during his retirement party held March 8 at the Orange County courthouse. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

trained us on the way the courthouse works. “He’s a gentleman, and he’s very loyal. I have never felt unsafe one day with him here.” Lucia says one of the keys to being a good bailiff is being

able to head off trouble before it begins. “As a bailiff, your best skill is verbal skill,” he said. “You have to learn how to talk to people, defuse situations, how to calm people down.”

“James had a way to talk people down,” Arkeen said. “They may come in here mad, but they leave pretty calm.” Not that Lucia couldn’t handle himself if it came to that. He spent 16 years as a patrol

NAACP Scholarship Banquet set for Saturday Dave Rogers

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“Knowledge is Power” will be the theme of Saturday’s Annual Scholarship Banquet of the Orange Branch banquet of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, 106 Park. Ave, Orange.

“It’s a fitting theme since the banquet is centered around education,” Carolyn Mayfield, vice president of the Orange Branch, said. “Our goal is to raise money to help graduating seniors heading off to college.” Paul Jones, executive director of the NAACP Beaumont Branch, will be the guest speaker. “He’s going to talk about education and the role the

Leaky finances “Look at economic development as an investment with return vital to our growth and vital to our county,” Trahan said. The county’s fund balance took a $3.2 million hit from a lawsuit judgment in January. Tuesday’s was the second

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brainstorming session commissioners held in the last seven days. Among ideas discussed were making sure that fees for county services were in line with similar counties in the state, examining the appraisal district records to

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make sure they’re accurate and to do a better job of collecting delinquent taxes. Burton said the county was owed between $4 million and $6 million in back taxes. Carlton said the county charged its cities $54 a night to hold its prisoners in the county jail while it cost the county an average of $85 per prisoner.

“Jail is one of the services we don’t charge enough for,” Carlton said. Other ideas included improving the county’s ability to locate, apply for and administer public and private grants; and to review the county’s policy on property tax deferrals.

wife, Cydney, are directing Follies 2017. Seems the whole Vasquez family has deep ties to the Orange Community Players and the area’s performing community. A pair of Little CypressMauriceville grads, Rico and Cydney recently worked to-

Vasquez said. Bob and Kimberly Manning, Music City pros with the Grand Ole Opry on their resumes, are helping the show’s musicians. “I’m confident we’ve got people to fill all the parts,” Rico Vasquez said. “And we’ll have all the characters you’re familiar with: Minnie Pearl, Grandpa Jones, Lulu, String Bean. “We’re excited.”

They operated the Old Salt Poor Boy Shoppe, selling takeout sandwiches and hamburgers. Richard Albair is a former crab fisherman who splits his time in the restaurant’s kitchen cooking barbecue crab and boil-

ing crawfish, depending on the season. It’s crawfish season at Peggy’s On The Bayou and the staff of 10 serves up hundreds of pounds of mudbugs each day of the week. “We won’t get crabs again until the end of crawfish season,” Peggy Albair said, “and we have crawfish longer than other people do, until the end of August.”

With Easter on the horizon, Peggy’s On The Bayou, of course, has Lent specials that start with half a catfish filet. The AYCE (All You Can Eat) buffet is also in play, for sure. Peggy Albair says the restaurant will begin taking orders for Easter in mid-March, but the supply is limited.

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still access Peggy’s On The Bayou by taking the longer drive down Texas Avenue/Texas 87 to FM 1006. But the detour will add several minutes to the trip. “We do have a lot of people who will drive around,” Richard Albair said. “But we would lose a lot of the lunch crowd, people coming from downtown Bridge City who only have a short time for lunch. “We’ll probably lose 25 percent.” Takeout meals are how the Albairs got their start serving food in Orange County since late in the 20th century.

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Stark Museum, BYU ‘Brand’ American West

Sarah Boehme, above, curator at the Stark Museum of Art, worked with Brigham Young University Museum curator Marian Wardle to put together the current Stark Museum exhibition, “Branding the American West: Paintings and Films, 1900-1950.” The pair edited a fully illustrated catalog of the exhibition, currently available for purchase at the Stark Museum of Art’s retail store for $39.95.

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One of the most significant exhibitions ever to appear at the Stark Museum of Art, Branding the American West: Paintings and Films, 1900-1950, is on display through Sept. 9 at the Orange museum, 712 Green Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturdays.

It focuses on artists and filmmakers in the early 20th century who reshaped the vision of the American West. It showcases works portraying images of the landscape, people and environment of a West immersed in change. These pieces both enhance and contradict the narrow representation of the West as a place of violence and action. Although the frontier was

pronounced “gone” 120 years ago by historian Frederick Jackson Turner, the Western American frontier was by that time indelibly embedded in the public consciousness in America and abroad. Artists including painters, sculptors, writers, musicians and filmmakers have perpetuated a vision of the West that has lived on in the world imagination into the twenty-first century.

Boehme and published by the University of Oklahoma Press, accompanies the exhibition. It includes essays by an interdisciplinary team of noted scholars from around the country. This publication was awarded the Mountain Plains Museum

The exhibition will showcase masterworks from the exceptional but seldom-seen collection of Taos-school paintings from the Collection of the Stark Museum and littleknow paintings from BYU’s excellent Maynard Dixon holdings. “This is the first and probably only time these works will appear together,” said Marian Wardle, Curator of American Art at the BYU Museum of Art. Sarah Boehme, Curator at the Stark Museum of Art, said the exhibition “will provide a new way of seeing some familiar works of art.” Additionally, Western films and promotional pieces present popular imagery as part of the exhibition. Selected examples of Western art by other artists, such as Frederic Remington and N.C. Wyeth, will enhance the exhibition through contrasts of approach. The exhibition appeared first at Brigham Young University Museum of Art Feb. 19 to Aug. 13, 2016, then traveled to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia for display from Oct. 29, 2016 to Feb. 5, 2017. A fully illustrated catalog of the exhibition, Branding the American West: Paintings and Films, 1900-1950, edited by Marian Wardle and Sarah E.

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From The Creaux’s Nest BUDGET OFFICE “GOP BILL” BOOST COST AND UNINSURED A Republican bill to replace Obamacare would lead to 14 million fewer Americans with health insurance by next year. In 2018 and 2019 the average premiums for single policy holders who did not get insurance from their employers would be 15 percent to 20 percent higher than under Obamacare. Younger citizens would benefit more than older ones. The GOP bill would allow insurers to charge five times more for older patients than younger ones. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said, “If ever there was a war on seniors this bill, “Trumpcare,” is it.” The GOP plan also phases out Medicaid Expansion which hits the poor and some middle class very hard and leaves them without affordable insurance. It is estimated that in the next nine years 52 million Americans would be uninsured under the Republican plan. The Healthcare Act is scheduled to be taken up by the House Budget Committee on Wednesday. The bill then goes to the House Rules Committee and could have a House vote by next week. President Trump has promised a “blood bath” for Congressmen who don’t support the bill, meaning he will turn his supporters loose against them in next year’s congressional races. The vote is a two way sword for congressmen. A vote “For” will get them opposition. Republican leaders scramble to keep their caucus together on the bill. Some Republicans say the bill is dead on arrival in the senate. It will be interesting to see how the “Great Negotiator,” “The Dealmaker,” pulls this one off. Trump said Obamacare would be “dead on day one” and he promised “better care for far less.” We want the results. ***I’ve got to move along. I would appreciate it if you came along; I promise it won’t do you no harm. St. Pat to Dick Dowling’s Irishman Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. 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tle. What a great guy he was.)*****Four years ago this week the United States invaded Iraq. It should have been a cakewalk, however, our leaders were so incompetent that they let our troops stand around and watched the people loot the entire country. The boys laughed at how much stuff those Iraqi people could stack on their backs, heads, and in hand drawn carts. They emptied every palace, government building, store and gun shop. Our troops cheered as Saddam’s statue was toppled. The U.S. just gave them the run of the country. A short time later President Bush landed on the aircraft carrier and declared victory. In a ‘how tough we are’ statement, the President declared, “Bring them on.” They were stupid enough to believe we had really won. Four years later, 3,220 soldiers have been killed, 298 from Texas, 69 from Southeast Texas. Texas has sent 160,000 active duty and 23,161 National Guard and Reservists since mission accomplished. Over 2,200 of the 23,677 wounded list Texas as their home state. Texas leads the nation in war death rate. There were no terrorist in Iraq when we invaded, today there are many. Don’t buy into what Richard Perle said that within a year, a boulevard in Baghdad would be named in honor of George W. Bush. In fact, it’s a very sad time, brought on by lies, stupidity and greed.***** GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: We were sorry to hear of the death of Myrtle Susan Granger, 94, who passed away March 13. Her services were held March 16. She was a beautiful, petite lady, full of energy and always had a big smile. Among her off springs were grandsons, Cal Stakes, Jr. and Marc Carter. That should tell you what an interesting life this fun lady had. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ovie Eudale Granger; parents and her granddaughter, Terrie Lynn Stakes. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Calvin Stakes and Billie Don and Lacy Leon Carter, grandchildren, Calvin Stakes, Jr., Kellie Marie Muckleroy, Dale Ray Carter, Marcus Leon Carter and Daniel Lynn Carter; seven great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and her sister, Hilda Castelaw.*****Nettie Marie Addison, 86, of Orange died Sunday, March 18. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21. Mrs. Addison made her home in the Orange area for 40 years, where she enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, crocheting, cooking and baking. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Addison; stepsons and their wives, Tracy and Elaine Addison, Keith and Gail Addison, nieces, Virginia Riggs, Vesta Jones and Mary Romano, twelve grandchildren and several sisters.***** Jan Kuykendall, 49, of Bridge City, died on March 14. Funeral services were Monday, March 19. Ms. Kuykendall was a resident of Bridge City for over 20 years, she was a nurse for the Stiles Unit in Beaumont. She is survived by her sons, Chris Landry and his wife, Glennam, Lennon Kuykendall and his wife, Telisha, and Heath Nequent, grandchildren, Nicole and Paige Smith, Kimberly Landry and Carter Kuykendall and sister Johanna Tesch.*****Mildred Mulhollan “BB” Cady, 95, of Orange, died Saturday, March 17. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20. She had lived in Orange for the past 89 years and was a homemaker. Survivors include her nephew, Clifford Reese Sr., of Bridge City; nieces, Carolyn Bell of Pineland, Linda Bucklin of Bridge City and numerous other nieces and nephews.***** Arnold Stone, 92, of Bridge City passed away Wednesday, March 14. The funeral service was held Saturday, March 17. Mr. Stone worked as a Layout Mechanic for Levingston Shipbuilding, retiring in 1979. On June 29, 1940, Arnold married Elizabeth Odom and they were married for 56 years. He is survived by his sons George A. and James R. Stone both of Bridge City, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 40 Years Ago-2017 Jim Austin announces the association of Houston Baker with the Jim Austin Olds-Cadillac-Toyota on IH-10. *****McDaniel’s Liquor holds a grand opening. Specials: Old Charter, fifth $5.39; Old Taylor, fifth $4.59; Jim Bean, fifth $4.29; Budweiser, 6-12 oz. Cans $1.39; Pabst, 12-12 oz. Cans $2.49; Buckhorn, 6-12oz. Cans $1.15. *****Uncle Jim ‘The Fisherman’ McKay, at his 92nd birthday party held at the Opportunity Valley News, was visited by Raymond Prater, 91. The two old gentlemen shared stories about life before the turn of the century and the early 1900’s. *****Baxter fired again. This time by John Hicks at KLVI. Bax made $50,000 a year and was one of the highest paid disc jockeys in the country but claims to have brought in over $1 million in advertisement the last nine years. *****The good old boys at Courtesy Pontiac are Ken Hughes, Don Jones and Terry Morton. *****Jesse Dupuis, who was burned in a Texaco explosion, has been taken off the critical list. James Rowe also burned is still listed as critical. *****Bobby Hoosier, a burn victim in John Sealy Hospital, is in need of blood donors. (Editor’s note; all three of these guys recovered after much time and have lived productive lives. *****Attorney Cimron Campbell is president of the Orange County Bar Association. *****Terri Pasternak, known for her jewelry creations, will have a trunk showing at Scofield’s of Orange on 10th Street. *****A group of entertainers got together for a gig at the home of Roy and Phyllis Dunn. Bax, using his smoking pipe as a microphone, put on a six-hour show. Jimmy Carlisle performed two sets, Don Jacobs sang most of the songs that he has written including, ‘Stump Broke Henry,’ ‘Leave Wella Nuff Alone,’ and a song about Sheriff Moore, who had a daughter named Less. Another song was about Harold Beeson’s ex wife, and his latest, The ‘Legend of Roy Dunn.’ Vickie Cash and Dennis Hall entertained with their guitars. Everyone else pitched in with songs. *****Pat Doguet has started childcare center, training for per-schoolers. *****Bridge City baseballers win John J. Certa Tournament. Jim Shaw and David Jones named to the All Tourney Team. Kim Bryant named MVP. In Track Rusty Purifoy and Toney Mulholland placed first and second in the 880-yard dash. Charlotte Marks wins girl’s 880 for the Cardinals. *****Renee Romero turns 17 on March 23. ***** Wade Gillis also celebrates a birthday. A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to learn that former county commissioner Don Cole had to spend a few days in hospital before being transferred to a rehab place on 9 th Ave., in Port Arthur. His wheels went out on him somewhat like Corky and Neighbor Cox’s legs did. Both are now showing improvement. Cox is on a stick while Corky gets around on a walker and unfortunately is now in the hospital fighting flu. Cole is expected to remain in rehab about three weeks. By then he hopes to be motivating again.*****After 40 years Walter Riedel has retired as president and CEO of the Stark Foundation. After Mrs. Nelda Stark’s death in 1999, the board of directors named Riedel president. Ms. Nelda would be proud of the work and dedication Walter has given to the Foundation. We wish him a happy, healthy retirement. Clyde “Ted” McKee III replaces Riedel as president and CEO.*****St. Mary Parish Annual Altar honoring St. Joseph, will be held Sunday, March 19. The annual event always includes a luncheon featuring Pasta Milanese, baked fish, fried and baked veggies, my favorite, stuffed artichokes, casseroles and many sweets,

like Italian cookies and desserts in the Sicilian tradition. In fact, Judge Pat, no kin to St. Patrick, told me Monday that Rosalie and the women folks were busy as bees preparing cookies. They will work all week preparing the food for the Altar. The Blessing of the Altar will be at 11 am. Then the Saints and all others will be served. If you have never attended it’s an experience you will never forget.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. March 15: Tara Latil, Albert Moreno, Dusty Jennings, Julie Myers, Amber Doiron celebrate today. Ricky Glenn Roberts Jr. turns 16 today. Celebrities joining them are actors Alia Bhatt, 23 and Eva Longoria, 41. Also rock singer Mark Hoppus, 44.*****March 16: Buffy and Jordan Doiron celebrate today as does Chelsea Coleman, Amy Peveto Dwyer, Karli Anderson, Dorothy Morris and Cody Edwards. Joining them are Youtube star Chris Ballinger, 33, actress Sierra McClain, 22 and basketball player Blake Griffin, 27.*****March 17: Janet Jacobs, Stephanie Hughes, Sally Wingard, Ty Moreland, Tiffany Moreau, Josh Sims and Brenda Swan all celebrate birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. They are joined on this day by reality star Rob Kardashian, who turns 29, actor John Boyega, 24 and model Coco Austin, 37.*****March 18: Our buddy of over 60 years Corky Harmon celebrates today. Well, I’m not sure how much celebrating but he is doing much better and hopefully will be out of the hospital. Also having birthdays are BCISD drum major Kendall Gibson, our neighbor of many years Kellie Miller and also Tommy Stark. Joining them are actress Queen Latifah, 46, pop singer Adam Levin, 37 and actress Vanessa Williams, 53.*****March 19: A longtime friend going back many moons, Carol Emmerson, celebrates today as does Roman Carpenter, Hannah Walles, Courtine Campbell and Deborah Miller. I believe Larry David hits number 72????? today. Also celebrating are actor Bruce Willis, 61, wrestler Aj Lee, 29 and Youtube star Paige Danielleb, 21.*****March 20: Bridge City Police Department detective Brittany Beard Hilton is a year older today but certainly doesn’t show it. Also getting older are Diane Sims, Ben Walles, Jamie Preston and Jan Savage. Celebrities joining them are Barron Trump, 10, musical star Jonas Bridges, 15 and rock singer Chester Bennington, 40.*****March 21: Several folks we know are celebrating birthdays today. Former Bridge City sports star Johnny Dishon, Trudi Belanger and Alayna Jacobs. Also celebrating are Barbara Mosier, Pam Nugent, Harold Scales, Tanya Simon, Lisa Roberts and Ramona Huff. Celebrating also are rapper Diggy Simmons, 21, actress Martina Stoessel, 19 and Youtube star Kashani Grimmond, 19. We also take time to remember our friend who died on this day in 2012, Gene Hidalgo, a prince of a guy.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and back at Robert’s next week for their famous “Chicken and Dumplings.” The Bunch will dine at Robert’s every other week and other places in between. Judge Rodney Price, Bobby Fillyaw and Joe Kazmar, who is still struggling with health problems, stopped by last week. Everyone is always welcome.*****President Donald Trump didn’t meet the deadline to furnish evidence to Congress that he was wiretapped by President Obama. Instead, he has been sending out some of his clowns to walk back that lie. Meantime he refused to face the press but hasn’t stopped telling whoppers. QUOTE OF THE WEEK This week’s quote was nominated by former District Judge Pat Clark, the longest serving judge in Orange County history. “There is no footprint too small to leave an imprint on the world.” The quote was written as a lead in to a story written last week by Debby Schamber. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Miss Agnes Comeaux, da organist at St. Mary’s, in her 80’s now had never been married, her. Everybody loved Ms. Agnes and admired her for her sweetness and kindness to all. Father Guillory him, was a new pastor dat had just arrived as the pastor of St. Mary’s. He went around the community, getting acquainted and visiting his church members. One afternoon Father Guillory came calling on Miss Agnes. She showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited da pastor to have a seat while she made dem a cup of Community Coffee. As he sat facing Miss Agnes’ old Hammond organ, da young priest noticed a cutglass bowl sitting on top of it. Da bowl was filled wit water and in da water floated, of all tings, a condom. Miss Agnes returned wit da coffee and some of her famous sugar cookies, den dey began to chat. Father Guillory tried to ignore his curiosity about da bowl of water and it’s strange floater. Soon however, it got da better of him and he jus couldn’t resist no longer him. “Miss Agnes,” he said, pointing to da bowl, “I wonder if you would tell me about dis?” “Oh Father,” she replied, “Ain’t it wonderful.” “I was walking through da park me, last spring and I found dis little package on da ground. Da directions said to place it on da organ, keep it wet and dat it would prevent da spread of disease. You know Father, I haven’t had da flu, not even a cold all winter, me.” C’EST TOUT

FEDERAL JUDGES OVERTURNS GERRYMANDERED MAPS

Friday a three judge panel in San Antonio gave Democrats hope for new, more favorably drawn maps that could turn over more seats in congress next year. The court however didn’t propose an immediate fix, so Texas is sure to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Republicans were found to have drawn lines with discriminatory intent. Judges wrote in their opinion, “The record indicates not just hostility towards Democratic districts but hostility to minority districts and a willingness to use race for patrician advantage.” The courts decision exposes the Texas Legislators illegal effort to dilute the vote of Latinos. Though GOP gerrymandering and voter ID law, the Republican Party has taken control of all state office and three-fourth of the Texas congressional delegation. If not now, sooner then later, the tide will turn in Texas. Democrats know they haven’t been given a fair shake with computer drawn lines and ID law, but they are confident that there is blue sky in their future. *****Well, that’s it for me. Another column in the hopper. Thanks for spending time with us. Please read us cover to cover. Good info, great writers and great advertisers. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Take care and God bless.

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ORANGE COUNTY HAPPENINGS Orange Branch NAACP Scholarship Banquet

Bridge City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Tourney

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange Branch NAACP Scholarship Banquet will be held Saturday March 18th starting at 6:00 pm at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e guest speaker is Beaumont NAACP Excutive Paul Johnson. You may get the $25.00 tickets by contact with Bonnie Moses 409 988-4766, Forrest Spraggins 409-330-3575, Ruby Randle 409-988-9678 or Brenda Cooks 409- 779-8219.

For the last 26 years, on Good Friday weekend, the members of the Bridge City Volunteer Fire & Rescue have held a ďŹ shing 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 ďŹ sh 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. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e monetary donations will be used to purchase prizes related to ďŹ shing and to also pay for the ďŹ sh fry. If you would like to help make our ďŹ shing tournament a success, you can contact Chance Chatagnier, Don Breaux or Carroll LeBlanc, at the Fire Station 409-735-2419, by March 31, 2017

Indoor Bazaar & Link Sale at St. Paul UMC Indoor Bazaar & Link Sale at St. Paul UMC on March 25th 9am2pm 1155 W. Roundbunch Bridge City Texas. We will have 15 plus vendors. A lot of jewelry, beauty, wood items and much, much more!

Texas A&M AgriLife Collecting UPC Labels Texas A&M AgriLife Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s H.O.P.E. Committee is collecting Market Basket Best Choice UPC Labels for our Youth Cooking Camp. We appreciate your support in saving the labels for us. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e labels can be mailed or brought to our oďŹ&#x192;ce, 11465a FM 1442 Orange. We are located inside the Orange County Convention & Expo Center. For questions, call the AgriLife oďŹ&#x192;ce at 409-882-7010.

Donations Needed for Panhandle Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be accepting donations for the Texas Panhandle As many of you know, wildland ďŹ res in the Texas Panhandle has consumed hundreds of thousands of acres of rangeland, destroyed homes and other structures, killed livestock and wildlife, and very tragically cost human lives. Our producer friends in the Panhandle have stood by our livestock producers when hurricanes and ďŹ&#x201A;oods have dealt us a damaging blow. Several of you and your producers have asked how can our region repay those who stood by our producers in our time of need. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ďŹ rst delivery of hay will leave Monday from Orange County. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e AgriLife OďŹ&#x192;ce along with CJK Ranch in Orange are accepting donations in form of monetary, fencing supplies, hay and feed. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Panhandle will need hay until the regrowth of their pastures. Contact the AgriLife Extension oďŹ&#x192;ce in Orange County, 409882-7010.

1st Battle of the Paddle Gumbo Cookoff î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e 1st Battle of the Paddle Gumbo CookoďŹ&#x20AC; will be held on April 1, 2017. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e gates will open to public at the V.F.W. Hall located at 5303 N. 16th Street in Orange at 10 a.m. All you can eat Sample Bowl for $10 a bowl with wristband, this allows you to help choose the People's Choice Award. Sampling starts at 1p.m. after the oďŹ&#x192;cial judging.

Welcome Anytime Fitness You are cordially Invited to attend the Bridge City Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Anytime Fitness which is located at 1145 Texas Ave., Suite A in Bridge City. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Ribbon cutting will be held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, April 20th 2017 at 8:30 AM.

Orange AAUW Booksale request î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual drive to collect â&#x20AC;&#x153;gently usedâ&#x20AC;? books for their scholarship fund. All books, ďŹ ction, non-ďŹ ction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games, and puzzles. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 8862194 to arrange for pickup. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e AAUW will collect books until March 31st. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e book sale will be in conjunction with Art in the Park.

New Anointing Church Singing Everyone is invited to New Anointing Church at 6pm, Friday, March 31st for an ole-fashioned gospel singing. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is an openmic singing, so please bring your favorite gospel song on tape and/or CD or if you play a musical instrument bring it. If you just want to come and listen and be ministered to through gospel music....Come On!!! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is will be an evening of worship and praise, lifting up the name of JESUS. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about 7 miles on left from Northway Shopping Center). For more information, call 746-9515. Look forward to seeing y'all there. God Bless!!

Orange Depot meeting î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e next meeting of the board of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, March 16, 5 PM for refreshments, 5:30PM meeting at Grace Lutheran Church on Eddleman Road in Orange. Anyone interested in volunteering is always welcome at the meeting. On the agenda will be the organization's participation in Art in the Park April 8 and the grand Depot Open House coming up in May. F.O.O.D. is still selling engraved bricks for the pathways around the depot. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ďŹ rst 700 were installed recently, and more orders are coming in weekly. Brick forms are available on line at orangetxdepot.org. Fundraising continues for the second phase of the project, outďŹ tting the depot with museum exhibits. Any one who may have relics or photos of the railroad, the shipbuilding industry or the petrochemical industry, please email info@friendsoftheorangedepot.org, and you will be contacted.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having a class to help you select your plant for your lawn and garden. Spring is right around the corner! Ashlee Krebs, Orange County Ag and Natural Resources Agent, and the Orange County Master Gardeners are presenting this class. It will be held on March 16 at 6:00 pm at the Jewell Cormier Park located at 8235 FM 1442 in OrangeďŹ eld. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e cost to attend is $12. Call 409-882-7010 to register.

Cajun Heritage Fest, April 8, Port Arthur, Texas î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau is helping Southeast Texas Arts Council to promote Cajun Heritage Fest, April 8 in Port Arthur, Texas. We invite you to share this information with your audience in advance, and to cover it live. For more information, visit CajunHeritageFest.com or call Sue Bard, SETAC, at 409835-2787

2016 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ered at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certiďŹ ed 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 ďŹ le 2016 taxes. Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identiďŹ cation (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, 1099R, 1099-Misc, W2G). Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) Records of any Capital Gains and Losses Forms 1095-A, B or C, AďŹ&#x20AC;ordable Health Care Statements A copy of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal and state returns is very helpful in the preparation of the 2016 return.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e speaker for the next meeting on Wed., Mar. 15 - Orange Golden K President Janelle Ramsey will celebrate St. Patrick's Day two days early with a history of the day & stories from the Emerald Isles. On Wed., Mar. 22 - Lavern Sterling of Orange will share her experiences on the Navajo Reservations in New Mexico, Arizona, & Utah, as well as facts regarding the Navajo culture. On Wed., Mar. 29 - Claire Smith and Sandra Hoke, both of Orange, will share information on how they helped initiate the Community Gardens behind the Orange Christian Services on Park Avenue. Wed., Apr. 5 - Tressa Clarke of Anayat House in Beaumont will discuss the purpose of her facility, which is much like a Ronald McDonald House. Wed., Apr. 12 - Johnny Trahan, Orange County Commissioner, will discuss the proposed Hospital District for Orange County. Wed., Apr. 19 - Dr. Elena Ivanova will speak on pieces of art at Museum of Art of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, incorporating various art stories written by Elena herself. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Golden K Kiwanis Club of Orange has been asked by Karey Lamb, Sunset Grove Country Club General Manager, to try ordering from a new menu due to lots of food waste from the buďŹ&#x20AC;et. Mr. Lamb says that those who arrive early, immediately may order their food. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. each Wed. Some new food items will be: Crab Cake Benedict, Omelets, French Toast, WaďŹ&#x201E;es, Shortstack, etc. Sides, "a la carte" items, & drinks will also be available. Most items are priced lower than buffet. Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals. Meeting will conclude at 11 a.m. each A very short business meeting takes place about 10 a.m., with the speaker commencing about 10:15 or 10:20 a.m. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e meeting concludes at 11 a.m.

usedâ&#x20AC;? books for their scholarship fund. All books, ďŹ ction, non-ďŹ ction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games, and puzzles. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 8862194 to arrange for pickup. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e AAUW will collect books until March 31st. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e book sale will be in conjunction with Art in the Park.

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2017 Orange County A&M Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club scholarship app î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e 2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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) 8824195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

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Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953), Council Call of Crows, Montana, c. 1908, oil on canvas, 20.125 x 30.25 in., Stark Museum of Art, Orange, TX. 31.25.35.

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Deaths and Memorials

Viola L. Watson Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, February 17, 1933, she was the daughter of Wallace and Emilda LeLeux. She loved working in her yard with her ﬂowers and going to church each week. She loved Jesus with her whole heart and enjoyed saying her rosary every day. Viola loved her family and all her brothers and sisters in Christ. She loved talking on the phone with her friends of many years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 VIOLA L. PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Sunday, WATSON March 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, March 13, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be Father Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Watson, her father and mother Wallace and Emilda Leleux of Kaplan, Louisiana, her brother Wilfred LeLeux, sister-in-law Anna LeLeux of Bridge City, Texas, brother Alvin LeLeux of Maurice, Louisiana, and sister-in-law Linda LeLeux of Orange, Texas. Viola is survived by her brother Ray LeLeux of Orange, Texas, sister-in-law Rita LeLeux of Maurice, Louisiana, nieces and nephews Kevin LeLeux and wife Donna LeLeux of Maurice, Louisiana, Marvin LeLeux and wife Mona LeLeux of Many, Louisiana, Mike LeLeux and wife Amy LeLeux of Bridge City, Winn LeLeux and wife Betty LeLeux of Orange, Texas, and Dexter LeLeux and wife Debbie LeLeux of Lumberton, Texas. Also surviving are her great nieces and nephews Nathan LeLeux of Lafayette, Louisiana, Erica Baxley and husband Brandon Baxley of Martin, Louisiana, Ashley Alexander and husband Grant Alexander of Youngsville, Louisiana, and Travis LeLeux and wife Elizabeth LeLeux of Port Allen, Louisiana.

Willie Mae Waldrep Hanks, 93, Bridge City Willie Mae Waldrep Hanks, 93, of Bridge City, passed away on March 10, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Duplantis. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. WILLIE MAE Born in Orangefield, Texas, on NoWALDREP HANKS vember 29, 1923, she was the daughter of James Madison Waldrep and Eula Vashti Butler. Willie Mae was the Valedictorian for the Orangefield High School 1940 graduating class. She received her Masters Degree with honors in education from Lamar University and taught 4th and 5th grade at Orangefield ISD for many years. She also was owner and operator of Granger’s Seafood and Steakhouse in Bridge City. Willie Mae enjoyed quilting, working in her flower beds, cooking for her family, and designing and sewing dresses for her granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Ann Hanks; her sister, Bernice Granger; and the father of her children, Bob Hanks. She is survived by her children, Robert Hanks and his wife, Connie, of Orangefield, Charlene Patton and her husband, Edward, of Vidor, John Allen Hanks and his wife, Jane, of Vidor, and Don Hanks and his wife, Beth, of Orangefield, , and; her 13 grandchildren, Robert “Buddy” Hanks, Rodney Hanks, Amy Challie, Todd Morrow, George Patton, Tamara Grantham, Andrea Daws, Lorena Hanks, Joshua Hanks, Shane Hanks, Chad Hanks, Carrie Richard, and John Hathaway; her 27 great-grandchildren; and her brother, J.M. Waldrep of Orangefield. Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Hanks, Chad Hanks, George Patton, Robert “Buddy” Hanks, Rodney Hanks, and Todd Morrow.

Paul Maurice Janeaux, 50, of Bridge City Paul Maurice Janeaux, 50, of Bridge City passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Paul was born in Chico, California on June 6, 1966 to parents Shirley Jean (Cowart) and Donald Maurice Janeaux. He was a resident of Bridge City and was a marine surveyor for the last year. Paul always listened to the news and he had a great collection of guns. Paul pride and joy was his grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by all who know him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Janeaux; brother, Dale Janeaux. ose left to cherish Paul’s memory are his daughter, Shanna Janeaux of JAMES FRANKLIN Bridge City; his grandchildren, Keagan JONAS Trahan, Kamdyn Verrett; his father, Donald Janeaux of Port Arthur; his brothers, Monty Janeaux of Port Arthur, Gary Blackwell of Port Arthur, Donny Janeaux of Lumberton; his sister, Deborah Davis and husband, Bill of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by his niece, Kimberly Screen of Taylor Landing; nephew, Brandon Janeaux of Jasper; sister in law, Peggy Lee of Port Arthur. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Clayton ompson Funeral Home in Groves. A 10 AM funeral service will be held on ursday, March 16, 2017 at Clayton ompson Funeral Home in Groves, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland.

James Franklin Jonas Jim F. Jonas, 76, of Nederland died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at e Medical Center in Port Arthur. Jim was a native and lifelong resident of the Nederland area. Jim attended Grace Community Church in Vidor and retired from Iron Workers local union #135. He served his country in the US Air Force and was 1960 graduate from Bridge City High School. A memorial will be held at a later date at Grace Community Church. JAMES FRANKLIN James is survived by his son Karl JONAS Wayne Jonas, daughters Shelia Salazar and Laura Edwards, 4 grandchildren and sister Susan Briggs. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Edith Jonas and brother Jack Mason Jonas.

Friends of Library set March 18 meeting Friends of the Orange Public Library will hold their annual business meeting of members and visitors Saturday, March 18th.

e meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson meeting room of the Orange Public Library at 220 5th Street. Information of the Orange Pub-

lic Library’s annual used book sale and Scholastic Book Fair will be announce. Both of these events are sponsored by the Friends Organization.

e American Association of University Women will present the year’s Library Family of the Year. e Program will be a book review of “e Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, e Horse that Inspired a Nation”, written by Elizabeth Letts, presented by former Orangeade, Dr. Earl Parker. Light refreshments will be available to all.

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to put together a small band for our 2nd worship service, so we are inviting anyone interested to call 409-735-4573 for more information. You do not have to be a Lutheran member or even a "church goer" (shirt and shoes required though :-) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas e little church with the big HEART

4th 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 “Making 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 409 882-7010 to register for the class on ursday, March 16.

25th Annual Lions Eye Bank Of Texas Golf Tournament 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 sought 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. e 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 sought 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. e 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.

Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 Will Host A Garage Sale Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 will host a garage sale on April 22, 2017 from 7am until 2pm at the VFW Hall at 5303 North 16th Street in Orange...3 miles North of IH-10. Tables will rent for $10 per table. Vendors will be allowed to set up on Friday, April 21, 2017. e kitchen will be open from 9am until no longer busy. Drinks may be purchased at the bar. e doors will open at 6:30 am Saturday for VENDORS ONLY. Doors will open to public at 7am. Contact Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 for reservations and information.

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“My Five Cents” Senator Robert Nichols For The Record Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week: 1. Doolittle Raiders This week, the Senate not only acknowledged the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942, but also honored Lt. Colonel Dick Cole, who at 101 years old is the only surviving Doolittle Raider. The air raid by the United States on Tokyo, during World War II, was the first air strike to the hit the Japanese Home Islands. The strike served as notice that America would defend itself after the terrible attack upon Pearl Harbor. Three of the raiders lost their lives when they were forced to abandon their bomber, three were executed after being captured by the Japanese, five were held prisoners of war until the surrender of Japan over three years later, with one dying from injuries due to abuse and mistreatment. 2. CPS Overhaul In response to Governor Abbotts’ emergency item, both the Senate and House Chambers have unanimously passed legislation for an overhaul of the state’s Child Protective Services department. Though the pieces of legislation vary, the intent of both is clear, to ensure we are protecting the most vulnerable children in our state. The Senate’s version creates a framework for CPS to partner with community based organizations on programs to help place children within the foster care system with family members. Agencies leaders are directed to look at working with faith based communities and advocate groups in devising plans to increase capacity in the foster care system. It lays out guidelines for investigations into allegations of child abuse and creates a timeline of when investigators meet children who were abused. 3. National Blue Alert It is not often you see every member in the Senate co-author a specific bill. This is true for Senate Bill 1138, which gives authority to the Texas Department of Public Safety to operate and participate in the National Blue Alert system. This statewide system, is for suspects who allegedly have caused injury or death to a law enforcement officer. In 2008, former Governor Rick Perry signed an Executive Order which created the Blue Alert System. Senate Bill 1138 will provide long term assurance the state will continue to participate in this program. Through the Alert System, the public will receive information regarding the suspected assailant, and will help facilitate tips and leads to law enforcement.

to submit bills. Over the remaining 80 days, bills will be discussed in committees and those that pass will be sent to the House and Senate floors. Of course, very few bills make it Nichols successfully through this process to become law and the system is designed this way on purpose. The writers of the Texas Constitution envisioned a society with small government and little infringement on citizens’ rights by elected officials. Many years later, their vision is still being fulfilled.

AARP reacts: 24 million may lose health coverage WASHINGTON, DC — AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released a statement Tuesday following the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) release of new numbers that predict 24 million people could lose health coverage by 2026, leaving 52 million Americans uninsured. The CBO analysis revealed that the biggest financial burden would fall “disproportionately” on Americans ages 50-64 years old, further reinforcing concerns for AARP, the pre-eminent organization for people over the age of 50. LeaMond said the CBO analysis served as another example that the proposed

5. Bill Filing Deadline Friday, March 10th was a very important day at the Capitol as it is the bill filing deadline. Each legislative session is 140 days long and the 60th day is always the last day

House legislation released last week would make harmful changes to our current health care system. The bill would hurt older Americans by decreasing the solvency of Medicare by four years, hiking costs for those who can least afford them, eroding seniors’ ability to live independently, and giving tax breaks to big drug companies and health insurance companies: “AARP reiterates our opposition to this harmful bill. The nonpartisan CBO revealed Tuesday that ‘the legislation would increase the number of uninsured broadly, [and] the increase would be disproportionately larger among older people with lower income; in particular,

people between 50 and 64 years old…’ “The CBO analysis found that premiums would rise ‘20 percent to 25 percent higher for a 64-year-old.’ Putting the financial burden on older Americans is not the way to solve the problems in our health care system.’ Premiums for a 64 year old earning $26,500 would increase by $12,900 in 2026, from $1,700 to $14,600. “Additionally, after facing a massive premium increase before eligibility for Medicare, the bill leaves the door open to turning the successful insurance program in to a voucher program that shifts costs and risks to seniors, and gives big drug companies

and other special interests a sweetheart deal. “This plan increases insurance premiums for older Americans and does nothing to lower drug costs —doing the opposite of what older Americans need. “The plan would cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion, which would jeopardize essential care for 17 million seniors and people with disabilities and shift the cost to states, blowing a giant hole in state budgets and costing state taxpayers billions.” AARP stands ready to work with both parties on legislation that puts Americans’ health care first, not the special interests.

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FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

No NFL team seems interested A Spring Break in trading for Tony Romo To Remember KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For The Record

COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

It will come as no surprise to his Mom if her fifteen year old son, Bo, balks at the idea of returning home after a week of fishing on Toledo Bend.“He will fish in a mud puddle,” says his Mom, “and he jumped at the chance to spend his entire spring break at his Uncle’s camp.” His initial game plan was to fish 24/7 for sac-au-lait off his Uncle’s pontoon boat, but that all changed Friday evening.“We were still unloading the truck when he grabbed his tackle box and headed for the boat. He idled around to the nearest point and dropped the anchor.” “My Uncle said the sac-au-lait wouldn’t be biting until later,” said Bo, “so I tied on a green craw worm with a split shot and just started casting.There was one little patch of grass in about twelve feet of water and every time I hit it I got a bite.” “I wasn’t even holding my rod when the big bass caught himself,” laughed Bo.“My rod was going over the side when the reel handle hung on the railing.”After kicking over his cold drink and stomping the stuffing out of a boudain sandwich, he regained his wits and the battle was on. When he finally slid the big bass across the deck, his Uncle’s neighbors anchored a short distance away said they had some scales.“It was the biggest bass I ever caught and I wasn’t going to put him back, but they talked me into it and took a picture on their phone.”Bo’s “lifetime best” weighed a shade under seven pounds and while that is indeed a nice bass, the youngster was just getting started. That night those same neighbors bragged on him and, more importantly, pointed out that his Fluke was dragging over the remnants of an old brush pile rather than grass. They also pointed out that he could hit that tiny piece of structure every time if he would line his casts up with the end of the nearest dock.They should have taken their own advice and gotten up earlier than the youngster. As of Tuesday he hadn’t caught a single sac-au-lait and not a lot of bass, but his personal best was moving upward every day.“Saturday, I caught an eight pound bass, Sunday my sister caught one a little larger that I had to reel in and Monday I caught one that weighed ten pounds!” “My Uncle wins all kinds of bass tournaments and he said he has never caught a ten pound bass,” added Bo.“He might need to start fishing off his pontoon boat.”I am betting that he won’t make that switch any time soon, but I am equally certain that he won’t overlook that brush pile in his next tournament either! Bo and his Mom were buying a couple more packs of craw worms when I received the call and with all the confidence in the world he added, “I have four more days left and I might catch one fifteen pounds by the time we leave.”He promised to call if that happened. At about the same time, Keith Cloessner made a quick run SEE COLBURN Page 2B

Jerry Jones must either be an eternal optimist or is just plain stupid. After announcing last week the flamboyant Dallas Cowboys’ owner would release 14-year veteran quarterback Tony Romo, he got wind that the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans are VERY interested in obtaining his services to their respective NFL teams. So Jones applies the brakes to his original plan and tests the marketplace to find out just what his fragile signalcaller is really worth. He checked his phone lines several times to make sure they were still working because his phone never rang after saying he would trade Romo. There was no bidding war like Jones anticipated. So by Monday morning Jones was pretty convinced that no team is willing to make that kind of gamble and be forced to absorb his gigantic salary and announced that he probably will have to release the popular quarterback. I believe the owner got together with Romo and told him that he would grant the release, but outlined some provisions of do’s and don’ts that accompanied it. He probably doesn’t want Romo to sign with the Houston Texans, because he would be eating crow forever if Houston went on to win the Super Bowl with Romo at the controls. Some sports analysts believe that the longer Jones dances around with this matter, the more Romo is worth. And just maybe some team would offer Dallas a fifth or sixth-round draft choice, taking some of the monetary sting out of the situation. But on the other side of the coin, the longer Jones takes to release Romo, the fewer opportunities would be available for the 36-year-old quarterback. Most NFL teams have their quarterback situation settled. The big drawback for Romo is that he will be 37 years old in April and has started only four games in the past two seasons because of surgery on his clavicle and back. Also his base salary is $14 million and he is owed $40 million over the next two years.

Former Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo and owner Jerry Jones.

A team could get Romo to redo his contract and then trade for him, but Houston and Denver are waiting for him to become a free agent. Romo certainly doesn’t want to join a team that is rebuilding like the Cleveland Browns. He wants to go with a franchise that at least has a chance to make the playoffs and possible win the Super Bowl. Houston probably jumped the gun by trading Brock Osweiler, but the first team that showed an interest got him, it was that simple. “The framework for Osweiler’s exit began after the Texans were eliminated at New England in the divisional round of the playoffs,” stated an article in Sunday’s Houston Chronicle. The article explained that the franchise picked up an additional $10 million of cap space, leaving them $28.7 million under the cap after they resigned tight end Ryan Griffin on Saturday. The Texans are going to pursue Romo, but only if Dallas releases him and he becomes a free agent. They also are expected to utilize a high draft choice on a quarterback because both Tom Savage and Brandon Weeden—the only quarterbacks under contract with Houston—are on the final year of their contracts.

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Jerry Jones is going to hate to hand Romo his release because he loves him like a son. After all, Romo has been an integral part of his team for 14 years and has a pretty good highlight reel of his own. Most NFL teams have shown improvement after spending money in the free agent marketplace. But the biggest March spenders often end up as the biggest Week 17 losers according to Sunday’s Chronicle. KWICKIES…Congrats are in order for the Silsbee Tigers for winning the Class 4A state basketball championship Saturday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Tigers defeated Brazosport 89-83 to become the second team this season from District 12-4A to win a state title. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs won the Class 4A state football championship in December. It appears that Silsbee is as good at basketball as it is fist-fighting on a basketball court!!! The Lamar Lady Cardinal basketball team shot only 23 per cent in Saturday’s semifinal round of the Southland Conference tournament and lost to Stephen F. Austin 62-48. The tourney eventually was won Sunday by Central Arkansas, who downed the Ladyjacks 60-35 to SEE KAZMAR Page 2B

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Spring break is a great time to introduce kids to the fun of fishing.

Spring break fun on Sabine Lake CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD FOR THE RECORD

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is week marks the annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for once the Christmas holidays are over, spring break is here! During this week oďŹ&#x20AC; from the rigorous demands of reading, writing, and arithmetic you can rest assured that a cry will rise up from the masses that there is nothing â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;? to do. Video games have long been mastered and challenges are getting more diďŹ&#x192;cult to come by every day, give your student a ďŹ rst hand look at some real life they may have never seen before and take them out on Sabine Lake. It is astounding that so many kids have so little idea about things that pertain to the outdoors. On a guide trip a few years ago a client had brought his college age son along, during

the day we encountered some rosette spoonbills feeding in the shallows near the mouth of a bayou. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man would you look at those pink ďŹ&#x201A;amingosâ&#x20AC;? the young man exclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had no idea that there were really birds that looked like that?â&#x20AC;?. After a brief lesson on the actual name of the birds and the places that they inhabit I could tell that the young man was becoming more interested in the trip as well as the surroundings. After a day on the water this young man had a better perspective on a whole new world that he never knew existed until he witnessed it himself. When things like this happen and I am fortunate enough to see how people are aďŹ&#x20AC;ected by the outdoors it gives me a good feeling that little else can compare with.

I know as I watch young kids when we venture out on the water that they are being affected in a positive way. By introducing them to things in nature they learn valuable lessons and experience things that hopefully will aďŹ&#x20AC;ect them in a way that will help later on in life. By introducing a youngster to the outdoors you may be opening up a whole new area of interest that the child will never outgrow. Now you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to have a boat or fancy gear to get a kid started or introduced to the outdoors, all you need is some time and a little bit of planning. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are plenty of places like piers, beaches, lakes, and rivers that oďŹ&#x20AC;er outdoor opportunities. State parks are great places to start because they have helpful information as well as personnel to get you headed in the right direction. By placing a call to a particular park or outdoor venue you can get some idea of

what each place has to oďŹ&#x20AC;er as well as the best times to go there. By doing a little bit of homework you can plan your outdoor activity and maximize your fun, after all fun is what it is all about. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are lots of local outdoor attractions here at home as well as all over the state, choosing the right one for you and your young one is just the ďŹ rst step on a long journey that will provide many pleasant memories in the years to come. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Blue Elbow Swamp, canoe trips on Village Creek, and just about any refuge along the gulf coast all oďŹ&#x20AC;er some of the more interesting places to visit and things to do. A simple phone call to the state park headquarters or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website for all the information you need concerning each park and the activities offered.

Emma Sparks, a student at Bridge City Intermediate, was an honorary team captain for the Baylor vs LSU at the Shriners for Children College Classic at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday. Emma is pictured with Bridge City High School graduate and Baylor Baseball player Matt Menard.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Wednesday, March 15 LC-M at Huntington Thursday, March 16 Orangefield at Woodlands Chr. 6 Jasper at WO-S, 7 Friday, March 17 Bridge City at Jasper, 1:30 Tuesday, March 21 Silsbee at Bridge City* LC-M at WO-S* H-F at Orangefield* Friday, March 24 Orangefield at Silsbee* Bridge City at LC-M* WO-S at H-F* Friday, March 31 LC-M at Orangefield* WO-S at Bridge City* Tuesday, April 4 Silsbee at LC-M* Bridge City at H-F* Orangefield at WO-S*

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earn an automatic berth in the NCAA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Tournament. And speaking of Lamar basketball, the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team (19-14) will face Texas State in the ďŹ rst round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament tomorrow (î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday) at a site to be determined. Lamar last played in the postseason in 2011-12 when the Cardinals played Vermont in the ďŹ rst round of the NCAA Tournament. And speaking of the NCAA Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tournament, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a lot of griping after the bracket is selected by the committee. But I have to agree with most who believe that Wichita

From Page 1B State really got hosed by being a No. 10 seed in the South Regional. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere was also a bunch of grumbling about Wisconsin being a No. 8 seed. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in agreement with the four top seeds of each regionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;defending national champion Villanova (313) in the East, Gonzaga (32-1) in the West, Kansas (28-4) in the Midwest and North Carolina (27-7) in the South. Personally, I really like second-seeded Duke (27-8) to win it all. And Las Vegas agrees with me. Going into this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tournament, no No. 16 seed has ever upset a No. 1 since 1985. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot diďŹ&#x20AC;erent between the eight and nine seeds with a 64-64 record.

Colburn up to his camp on T-Bend to take care of a few things and found just enough time for a four hour round of ďŹ shing in a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat.â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch many,â&#x20AC;? said Keith, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but they were all good bass.â&#x20AC;?His largest

Friday, April 7 Silsbee at WO-S* H-F at LC-M* Orangefield at Bridge City* Tuesday, April 11 Bridge City at Silsbee* WO-S at LC-M* Orangefield at H-F* Thursday, April 13 LC-M at Bridge City* H-F at WO-S* Silsbee at Orangefield* Tuesday, April 18 Orangefield at LC-M* Bridge City at WO-S* Friday, April 21 H-F at Bridge City* LC-M at Silsbee* WO-S at Orangefield* Tuesday, April 25 Bridge City at Orangefield* LC-M at H-F* WO-S at Silsbee* * District 22-4A, all games at 7 p.m.

JUST BETWEEN USâ&#x20AC;ŚMy grandson Logan Smith had another good weekend on the mound for Army. Although his team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fare very well in the four-team round-robin tournament played at Emerson Ga., Logan logged three innings against 5-0 winner Bowling Green Friday in which he gave up only one earned run and had two scoreless innings Sunday against host Georgia State. He held a three-run Army lead until it was blown two innings later by the other relievers. Army West Point (4-10) played Alabama State Tuesday and ďŹ nishes the event Wednesday against Alabama State again.

From Page 1B bass made the seven pound mark. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e similarity to Boâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip was that they were both ďŹ shing the south end, both were ďŹ shing with watermelon colored soft plastics and both of them found their ďŹ sh in 12 to 15 feet of water.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e key seemed to be locating a patch of grass or any type of subtle structure. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are apparently some very good bass still staging which means that you have not run out of time to take advantage of the spawn and land your own personal best.I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, however,

think ďŹ shing oďŹ&#x20AC; a pontoon boat will swing the odds in your favor. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bass pros headed to Orange later this year have to be licking their chops.I still feel like the winning catch will probably come oďŹ&#x20AC; the Neches or Sabine rivers, but ďŹ ve ďŹ sh limits are all but a guarantee for the folks ďŹ shing the marshes.I spoke with several redďŹ sh pros two weeks ago that were scouting for their tournament and they said the bass were an absolute nuisance everywhere they ďŹ shed!

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Ancelot, Fregia partner to lead Lady Bobcats to softball victory Kaylee Ancelot struck out 10 batters and collected three hits Tuesday and teammate Faith Fregia knocked in two runs as Orangeﬁeld’s softball team downed Jasper 5-2. Jessica Metts also had two hits while teammate Karly Brablett hit a two-run double. e Lady Bobcats open District 22-4A play at home against Bridge City Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Stubblefield hits, pitches Cats to win Ryon Stubblefield slugged three hits, knocked in four runs and pitched five innings of shutout baseball as Orangefield downed Odem 13-0 at the Halletsville tournament last week. Stubblefield allowed just two hits while striking out nine. Teammate Mason Gonzales also had three hits for the Bobcats. In ursday’s game, Orangefield loaded the bases with no outs in the last inning against Wharton but a line drive double play ended the threat and Wharton won 5-0. Brett Fregia had two hits to lead Orangefield. e Bobcats are 9-2 on the season and travel to e Woodlands Christian Academy ursday for their final tuneup before District 22-4A play begins.

Bridge City comes up short to Jasper A seventh-inning rally came up short and Bridge City’s baseball team lost 6-5 to Jasper Saturday at the Jasper tournament.

Caleb Dubois led the Cardinals with a pair of hits. BC trailed 4-1 after one inning, but tied the game, 4-4, with a two-run rally in the fourth. Jasper took a 6-4 lead in the bottom of the sixth. Friday, Nacogdoches Central Heights scored two runs in the bottom of the ﬁfth for a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Logan Hamm had two hits for BC. Earlier in the day, Schuyler ibodaux picked up three hits and drove home four runs to lead the Cardinals to a 12-1 win over Diboll, a win highlighted by a six-run third inning. Bridge City beat Bullard 16-3 ursday, scoring nine runs in the ﬁrst and six in the fourth. ibodaux rapped out three hits and batted in four runs and teammate Brady Coulter chased three runs home.

Orangefield girls fifth in BC track meet Brooklyn Goldsmith won the pole vault and Madison Helm took the 3,200-meter run last week as the Lady Bobcats ﬁnished ﬁfth in Bridge City’s Cardinal Relays. Goldsmith topped 9-6 while teammates Mackenzie Davis and Ivy Foreman placed second and third. Helm won the 3,200 in 12:45.60 and was second in the 1,600 at 5:56. McKinley McFarlin placed second in the discus, Bailee Click was third in the high jump and Skylar Matson was fourth in the shot put.

West Orange-Stark MS names honor students

Congratulations to the following West Orange – Stark Middle School students for earning induction into the West Orange – Stark Middle School National Junior Honor Society. Eighth grade students: Casen Barnes, Nadiyah Beasley, Hannah Chatman, Manahil Fatima, Jasachin Harris, Rayne Keith, Baylee Kibodeaux, Landon Lucia, Jasmine Smith, Mengting Teng, Jerren Terrell, Christopher White Seventh grade students: Sidnye Antoine, Brennen Antonsanti, Joshua Arthur, Makenzie Brown, Daylan Bynum, Marie Celestine, Ikia Cole, Tamyra Cook, Anahi Davila, Trinity Garrett, Ke’aiera Geral, Ateya Griﬃn, Markaila Hebert, Katie Hogg, Nia Lewis, Josue ManzoTorres, Anairda Mendez, Joanna Nunez, Paris Overstreet, Chrislyn Pitre, Conrad Pitre, Dontamia Pryor, Alaina Rash, Jazmin Rico, Brittany Robles, Ta’Tyanna Ross, Austin Russell, Kierra Wallace

Tim Rushlow of Little Texas, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Billy Dean, collectively called ‘The Frontmen of Country’, will headline the 14th annual Gulf Coast Gala on April 29.

Frontmen of Country headline 14th Annual Gulf Coast Gala e Frontmen of Country, a trio of popular country music lead singers, will headline the 14th Annual Gulf Coast Gala at Lamar State College Port Arthur. e Frontmen of Country, fresh oﬀ a performance at the Presidential Inaugural Concert, will perform on Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of LSCPA, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur. e Frontmen of Country is made up of Larry Stewart of the group Restless Heart, Tim Rushlow of Little Texas and solo star Billy Dean. Together, these performers have scored 67 country/pop hits, 34 Top 10 hits, and eight national No. 1 songs. e black-tie event includes a formal meal preceding the night’s entertainment and, as always, proceeds beneﬁt the College and the Museum of the Gulf Coast. “e Gulf Coast Gala is always a great night of entertainment each spring but to have a group of entertainers like the Frontmen of Country is particularly exciting,” LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard said. “e years of performance and the success these three entertainers represent is remarkable.” Larry Stewart, Restless Heart

Restless Heart became a reality in 1984 and from the beginning, Stewart was the defining voice of the group. e band released five albums during Stewart’s time with the band, hitting with six No. 1 hits and nine other Top 10 entries on the country music chart. Among the No. 1 hits featuring Stewart are “e Bluest Eyes in Texas”, “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right)”, “I’ll Still Be Loving You”, and “at Rock Won’t Roll”. eir album “Wheels” hit No. 1 on the charts, reaching a Gold certification in 1987. It was one of four Gold albums produced by Restless Heart. Stewart left Restless Heart in 1991 to pursue a solo career. Over the next eight years, he released four albums and hit the Top 10 again with “Alright Already”. Tim Rushlow, Little Texas In the 1990s, if you turned on a country music radio station, you’d likely hear the sounds of Little Texas knocking out on of their more than 15 top hits. Rushlow led Little Texas from 1991 to 1997 when the band produced a quartet of albums that spawned No. 1 hits like “God Blessed Texas”, “What Might Have Been”, and their No. 1 hit, “My Love”. After Little Texas disbanded in 1997, Rushlow began a solo

City of West Orange workers Lynn Suire, right, and Roger Lopez update the signboard on Foreman Road Friday to include West Orange-Stark’s 2016 state football championship, the school’s fourth.

Orangefield’s Faith Fregia earns 22-4A top honors Freshman Faith Fregia was named Offensive Most Valuable Player by the coaches of District 22-4A’s girls basketball teams. Chelsea Perry of Little Cypress-Mauriceville was named Newcomer of the Year as the coaches announced their AllDistrict 22-4A team for 201617. All-District 22-4A Girls Basketball MVP – Symone Carmenar, Silsbee Offensive MVP – Faith Fregia, Orangefield Defensive MVP – Ashlyn Martin, Silsbee

Newcomer of the Year – Chelsea Perry, LCM First Team Madison Jefferson, Hamshire-Fannett; Dakota Matthews, Silsbee; Kassidy Wilbur, Bridge City; Alyssa McKellar, LCM; Emmi Lummus, Orangefield; Brandi Bars, Silsbee. Second Team Emery Maze, Silsbee; Jacie Miller, LCM; Paris Fregia, Orangefield; Aria O’Neal, WO-S; Rylee Oceguera, Bridge City; Brooks Cordell, Hamshire-Fannett; Corley Jones, Silsbee.

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career. In 2000, after signing with Atlantic Records, he landed a Top 10 single on the country charts, “She Misses Him”. Billy Dean Dean produced eight albums, five compilation albums and 28 singles during a career that took off in 1990 with the release of the album “Young Man”, which was the first of four U.S. Gold albums. His highest-charting solo singles in the U.S. all peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country charts: “Only Here for a Little While”, “Somewhere in My Broken Heart”, and “If ere Hadn’t Been You”. While his debut album reached No. 12 on the country charts, his 1993 release “Fire in the Dark” hit No. 14, featuring the Top 10 single “We Just Disagree”. Tickets, tables available Various levels of sponsorships are available to help the efforts of the college with individual tickets and tables available for purchase. For sponsorships, tickets or information, call 409-999-6281. e first gala was developed in 2004 to benefit cultural and visual arts at the Museum of the Gulf Coast, and to provide support for scholarships as well as campus and community programs.

4B â&#x20AC;˘ The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, March 16 â&#x20AC;&#x153;42nd Streetâ&#x20AC;? @ Lutcher î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eater T.G. Sheppard @ Delta Downs Event Center Louis Adams @ Blue Martini Frank Gilligan @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Rusty Yates @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Michael Krajicek @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e L Bar Tin Pan Alley @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Pug Johnson @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Josh Amy and Tyler Darby @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils @ Neches Brewing Company Curse and the Cure @ Nederland Heritage Festival Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Fusion Latina @ Rancho Grande Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Time Machine @ Rush Lounge

Now that Daylight Savings Time has kicked in and there is plenty of sunshine to go around, that means there is plenty of time to get out and enjoy great live music and theater productions across the area. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to wear green this Friday for St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! Visit for links to local bands and venues. Wednesday, March 15 Phillip Glyn Band @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut Rod Rishard @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Carreerrs, Heavy Dreams, Death StuďŹ&#x20AC; @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Gig Kris Harper @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill CenterďŹ re @ Nederland Heritage Festival Ryan Bourque @ Rikenjaks Monique McCain @ Rush Lounge Tyler Darby @ Tradewinds Tavern Danny Dillon @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e West

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Time Machine @ Rush Lounge Ramzie Redd and Fifth Wheel @ Rusty Nail Joe Mendoza and the ShuďŹ&#x201E;e Kings @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Silver Spur î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Alley Kats @ Tammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scott McGill Band @ Texas Ave. Tavern Pug Johnson @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;irstyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bar and Grill Saturday, March 18 Ann Wilson of Heart @ Golden Nugget Casino Breakfast at TiďŹ&#x20AC;anyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ Blue Martini Creole Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut Knott Bros. and Friends @ Brick and Barley î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ree Legged Dawg @ CafĂŠ Del Rio Tony Faulk and Chaos @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Capri Club Ronnie Fruge @ Cecilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cajun Kitchen Culverhouse @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rusty Yates @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Blood Royale, Black Titan, Motorbud, Nebethet @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Gig Kay Miller @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill Frayed Soul @ Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Here Honky Tonk Special @ Honky Tonk Texas Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e L Bar Still Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Alex Rozell @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Mid-County Mixx Fixxer @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Space Monkey @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Judson Cole, Bayou Sounds @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Neches River Wheelhouse Midnight River Choir @ Nederland Heritage Festival JAG @ Pine Tree Lodge Peace and the Chaos, Rob Copeland @ Rikenjaks Brad Brinkley @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Rodair Roadhouse

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Orange Community Players presents the 1950 Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls directed by Thomas May, Assistant Director Tomi Sue Emswiler. Performances will be March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1 at 7:37 p.m. and March 26 and April 2 at 2:37 p.m. Pictured L to R: Jim Crain, Chris Boehme, Barry Foster, Natasha Franks, Darren Brown, JoLee Tanner, Chad White.

Patti Taylor was recognized as the School District Employee of the Month for Deweyville High School by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Taylor has been an educator for 33 years and worked for Deweyville ISD for 32 years. She is currently teaching Biology, Honors Biology, Forensics and Anatomy & Physiology. When you enter Mrs. Taylor classroom you are surrounded by a world of excitement and creativity. Students are drawn to her and she has the unique ability to keep all of her students actively engaged. Principal Brad Haeggquist says “It is an honor to work with Mrs. Taylor. We believe that she is making a difference in this world. We very much admire this lady. She would be a key person in any professional collegial educational organization. Mrs. Taylor receives my highest recommendation for this honor”.

West Orange-Stark High School precision machine students earned top honors at the District Speed Skills competition held recently. Keegan Wilkerson earned first place in the speed skills machining contest with a perfect score. Carlos Gutierrez placed third. Roberto Artiga tied for fourth. With the first place win, Wilkerson will now advance to State Competition in Corpus Christi. In Precision Machine Job Exhibit competition, WOS Career Center students earned blue ribbons. They are (see photo, left) Carlos Gutierrez, Elijah Haskins, Keegan Wilkerson, Ja’Coven Hinson, and Roberto Artiga. Wilkerson also won Best of Show in projects. Carlo Paulino is the West Orange – Stark High School precision machine instructor.

Kennidee Willis was recognized by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce as the Student of the Month. Kennidee is a Senior at Deweyville High School where she is the vice president of the student council and treasurer of the National Honor Society. She was also plays All-state volleyball and was recognized as 2016 SETCA Volleyball player of the year. She has signed with Lamar University to play volleyball and will pursue a degree in Finance.

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West Orange-Stark students Ryan Ragsdale, left, E’Laziah Nickerson, Wyndie Williams and Essence Landry hold their trophies from Thursday’s Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. Nickerson and Williams won $2,000 scholarships and a spot in the April 23 County Finals at Lutcher Theater. Ragsdale and Landry won $1,500 scholarships.

Nickerson, Williams represent WOS in Stark reading contests West Orange-Stark High School students E’Laziah Nickerson and Wyndie Williams earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 113th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation held ursday March 9. e event for West OrangeStark High School students, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, was coordinated by Jennifer Clarke, West Orange-Stark High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. Nickerson won first place in Declamation with “Women’s

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Orange County Church Directory Priest, missionary and first U.S. born Martyr

Father Stanley Rother one step closer to sainthood Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) -The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City announced that one its native sons, Father Stanley Rother, a North American priest who worked in Guatemala and was brutally murdered there in 1981, will be beatified Sept. 23 in Oklahoma. “It’s official! Praised be Jesus Christ! Archbishop Coakley received official word this morning from Rome that Servant of God Father Stanley Rother will be beatified in Oklahoma City in September!” the archdiocese announced March 13 on its website. Pope Francis recognized Father Rother’s martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, also tweeted the news about the priest born near Okarche, Oklahoma on a family farm: “Just received notification of the date for the beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother, Oklahoma priest, missionary and martyr. September 23!” In an interview published March 13 by The Oklahoman daily newspaper, Archbishop Coakley said Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, will be representing the pope at the beatification ceremony in Oklahoma City. It will take the priest one step closer to sainthood. In general, following beatification, a miracle attributed to the intercession of the person being considered for sainthood is required for that person to be declared a saint.

Pope Francis recognized Father Rother’s martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States. Father Rother was one of about 200,000 killed during the civil war in Guatemala, a conflict that began in 1960 and ended with peace accords in 1996. He was 46 at the time of his assassination and died in a rural community he loved and one that loved him back.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City sent Father Rother to its mission in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala, in 1968 and while stationed there, he helped build a small hospital, a school and its first Catholic radio station. In 1981, as Guatemala was in the middle of a decadeslong conflict, Father Rother, who lived in an indigenous rural area that had been accused by the government of sympathizing with rebels, suffered

FUMC Lenten Service FUMC, 8608 MLK Orange, will host a Lenten Service and lunch each Wednesday thru April 5th. Service at Noon followed by a delicious lunch. The entire community is invited. Any Further information please call the church office 8861291.

Lenten Fish Fry St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive, from 5 to 7pm on the following Lenten

the same fate as many of his parishioners and native Guatemalans and was gunned down in the rectory. Like many deaths at that time, his assassins were never identified, nor prosecuted. His body was returned to the United States. “It continues to challenge me to know that my brother, an ordinary person like you or me, could give himself in the prime of his life to such a complete dedication to serve ‘the poorest of the poor’ of another

Fridays: March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, located at 2906 Western Ave. in West Orange, is offering free meals each Wednesday from 5:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. Bible Study for all ages will immediately follow dinner. For more information please contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

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

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

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

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samual

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culture and language, and to give of himself in such an extraordinary way,” wrote his sister Marita Rother, who is a religious sister of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, in the introduction to “The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma,” a 2015 biography by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda. Archbishop Coakley, who wrote the foreword of the book, said “the recognition of this generous parish priest’s simple manner of life and the sacrificial manner of his death serves as a tremendous affirmation to priests and faithful alike in the United States and around the world.” He went on to write that “saints are local, they come from ordinary families, parishes and communities like Okarche, Oklahoma. But their impact is universal.” Father Rother was one of about 200,000 killed during the civil war in Guatemala, a conflict that began in 1960 and ended with peace accords in 1996. He was 46 at the time of his assassination and died in a rural community he loved and one that loved him back. Because his name was tricky to pronounce for the community, he went by “Padre Francisco,” adopting his middle name of Francis. Archbishop Coakley told The Oklahoman newspaper that a delegation from Guatemala is expected to be present at the September beatification ceremony. Before it was official, he was considered a martyr by the church in Guatemala and included on a list submitted to the Vatican of 78 martyrs for the faith killed during the country’s conflict.

St. Mary’s St. Joseph’s Altar Everyone is invited to New Anointing Church at 6pm, Friday, March 31st for an ole-fashioned gospel singing. This is an open-mic singing, so please bring your favorite gospel song on tape and/or CD or if you play a musical instrument bring it. If you just want to come and listen and be ministered to through gospel music.... Come On!!! This will be an evening of worship and praise, lifting up the name of JESUS. The church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about 7 miles on left from Northway Shopping Center). For more information, call 746-9515.

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.

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

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.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m. Bible Studies for Women • Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

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HELP WANTED DRIVERS: Excellent Pay & Benefits! 100% pd. Med Options CDL A or B haz & tank. Min. 1y exp EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Sun Coast: 855-347-9590 Seeking Church Nursery Workers: First Baptist Church of Bridge City, TX is seeking to find part-time nursery workers for Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings and special events. Responsibilities include caring for infants, toddlers and/or young preschoolers in a safe Christian environment. Applicants should be 18years or older. Those wanting to apply can pick up an application at 200 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX or complete the application found at www.fbcbc.org. For more information, call First Baptist Church at (409)735-3581. Want to hire: 16–17 year male student for family & yard help . Part-time, Saturday only, until school is out, full-time in the summer. $10 per hour. References required call 409-735-9504

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GARAGE SALES Garage Sale on Wed., March 15th and Saturday, March 18th from 7 am to noon at 9006 Quail Drive in Orange. Large sale with household items, alot of children clothes, & Much Much More. Lemonade and link sale also! Estate Sale at 2760 Jackie St. in Orange on Fri., 17th & Sat., 18th from 8am-5pm. Lots of furniture, bedroom suits, dressers, dining table, hutch, appliances, dishes, collectibles, jewelry, and much more. NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

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The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

Devin Chase Tyler, Deceased Cause No. P17747 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APLLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP FILED in this estate on February 24, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Devin Chase Tyler, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

JAMES ALLEN SARGENT II, Deceased Cause No. P17343 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APLLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP FILED BY CHRISTINE SARGENT AND JACOB E. SIZEMORE in this estate on January 15, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of James Allen Sargent II, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on March 9, 2017. BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LOYD ALVIN WELCH, aka LLOYD ALVIN WELCH, Deceased, were issued on FEBRUARY 21, 2017, in Cause No. P17741, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: TERRY DUCHANE WELCH. 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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES LEROY ELLIS, SR., Deceased, were issued on NOVEMBER 17, 2016, in Cause No. P17658, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: CHARLES LEROY ELLIS, JR. 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.

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Attorney at Law 120 Bayview Ct. Brookeland, TX 75931 Dated the 21st day of February, 2017

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Attorney for Terry D. Welch State Bar no.: 20566450 120 Bayview Ct. Brookeland, TX 75931 Phone:(409)883-9595

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c/o:

CHARLES ELLIS, JR.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VIRGINIA L. HOLLIS, De c ea s e d, were issued on FEBRUARY 17, 2017, in Cause No. P17752, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ROBERT B. HOLLIS AND DIANA BURRIS. 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. The address of such Independent Executrix is: c/o: Douglas C. Sikes Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 4905 BEAUMONT, TX 77704

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