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Week of Wednesday, April 10, 2019

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Port of Orange promotes Taylor to CEO After working a decade as senior staff accountant for Cavett, Turner and Wyble in Beaumont, she spent eight years as City of Vidor Finance Director and one year as interim city manager. “I’m very excited about this opportunity, very excited about the future,” Taylor said. “We’re expecting some

growth here with the [Dow and Chevron] expansion everyone is talking about. “And we’re excited to see what the port can do.” Keith Wallace, the port’s longest serving commissioner, and John Montagne, one of its newest, were joined by board counsel Scot Sheldon in conducting the search,

with Bouillion offering some advice. “There were 11 applicants, from as far away as Washington state and Chicago, and after comparing their experience and qualifications, we selected three persons as finalists: Grant Bush of Moss Bluff, La., Randall Rogers of Austin, and Lorrie,” Wallace

said. “We interviewed those three a couple of weeks ago. Each finalist provided a resume and the search committee did background checks. “It worked out that Lorrie had more hands-on experiPORT PROMOTES Page 3A

Incoming Orange Port Director Lorrie Taylor, right, shakes hand with her former boss, retiring port director Gene Bouillion Monday in the port’s boardroom. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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After a months-long nation-wide search for a new CEO, the Orange County Navigation and Port District commissioners found their target in their own boardroom. Lorrie Taylor, the Port’s Director of Administration and Finance since 2014, is the unanimous choice to succeed Gene Bouillion as Port Director and Chief Executive Officer.

An Orange County native, Taylor earned her Bachelors of Business Administration degree in accounting from Lamar, then passed the exam to become a Certified Public Accountant. “Let me tell you, Lorrie is wicked smart,” Bouillion said Monday afternoon as headed out the door to begin his retirement with wife Cheri. “What she doesn’t know, she will learn much faster than I did.”

Alan Mesecher

Mary Mckenna

Annette Pernell

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Caroline Hennigan

David Bailey

Charles Thomas

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Educators cast hopeful Candidates gang up for 3 council seats eyes on Legislators Dave Rogers

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Keep your fingers crossed. Knock on wood. Orangefield ISD Superintendent Stephen Patterson says this looks like the year the Texas Legislature does right by Texas’ public schools. “This is the most hopeful I’ve been in a lot of sessions,” Patterson said. “It’s the first time in a long time I don’t think public education is on the defense.” May 15 is the final day for Texas’ every-other-year lawmakers to act and finalize bills for the signature of Gov. Greg Abbott. Along with most school

superintendents, a good bit of Patterson’s attention turns to the state capital every odd numbered Patterson year. This year, he likes the view. “House Bill 3 was voted out of the house, 148-1, and it includes $9 billion for schools,” he said. “It’s been sent to the Senate, which has taken no action on it yet. But they’re going to [pass it]. It is the School Finance Bill. “It will take some turns, sure, but I hope it comes out SCHOOL FINANCE Page 3A

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Early voting starts Monday, April 22 and continues until Tuesday, April 30 for the May 4 city and school district elections. Although the cities of Bridge City and Pinehurst will not hold elections because of no contested races, a total of 19 candidates are battling for nine spots in elections for the cities of Orange and West Orange, plus the Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Cove school districts. Today, the Record Newspapers will take a deeper look into the races for Orange and West Orange city

councils. Orange has two seats open, for District 4 and AtLarge Place 5, while two atlarge seats are open for West Orange. Orange Council, District 4 • Annette Pernell, incumbent, age 55, occupation: paralegal. Pernell says she has a passion for working for and with people to bring about awareness and change for the better. She wants to improve how the city spends taxpayer money and asks that the council and mayor receive clear and timely updates on city funds. “I can’t even tell you where the money has

gone, so where does that leave the citizens?” she asked. She would like council meetings held at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. so more citizens can attend; and she would like to see council return to holding rotating meetings inside each district. • Alan Mesecher, age 67, occupation: real properties, semi-retired. An 18-year resident of Orange, Mesecher has been a member locally on the Roselawn Neighborhood Watch, the Southeast Texas Property Investors and the Historical Preservation Committee of Orange. He was previously active in the Jaycees in Schenectady, N.Y. “Through my experience in real estate and in dealing

with tenants, I am able to work with various types of people, using common sense and a positive attitude to reach solutions,” he said. Issues he’d like to improve include “economic growth, getting a hospital back in Orange, encouraging volunteerism and making Orange more attractive, getting an anti-littering campaign off the ground.” • Mary McKenna, age 68, is a lifelong Orange resident who graduated from St. Mary’s High School and is now executive director of Southeast Texas Hospice. She previously served on city council 2013-2016, winning by four votes, 148-144, CANDIDATES Page 3A

Hospice Mystery Dinner wraps with “The Fifth Gospel” All their fears were alleviated with the first peals of laughter from the crowd, including those of the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, who was in attendance the first night. Belinda Thibodeaux of Southeast Texas Hospice told the cast after the performance, “Y’all did a great job! I think it is the best one we’ve ever had and I have been to all of them. It was so funny.”

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Directors Adam Conrad and Jody Cormier and some of the cast members were a little concerned when they did the first read through of the Fifth Gospel about a month ago. “Has Mary read this?” Conrad asked the first night. Even though the play had been performed 20 years ago for the Southeast Texas Hospice Mystery Dinner Theater, they were concerned, with the changing climate in the country, how it would be perceived.

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Meet the cast, directors and emcee of Southeast Texas Hospice Mystery Dinner Theater, “The Fifth Gospel.” Front row l to r: Susan Grant, Jennifer McConnel, Adam Conrad, Mindy Currie, Carolyn Mello, Penny LeLeux, Krispen Walker, and Nolan LeBlanc. Back row: Chuck Grant, Shaun McConnel, Jan Freeman, Jody Chesson, Betty Davis Pruitt, Robert Currie and Codie Vasquez. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

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Betty Davis Pruitt, as Princess Victoria (L) tries to cut a deal with Miriam A Shyster (R) played by Codie Vasquez in “The Fifth Gospel.” Record Photo: Penny LeLeux

year. The money is used to purchase medication and other needs for their clients. In addition to the play, they also have both a silent and live auction each night during the two night event. The cast in order of appearance include: Penny LeLeux as Loretta DeVerona; Jan Freeman as Tootsie Rawls; Mindy Currie as Molly McGuire; Susan Grant as Mary Ann Faithful; Codie

Vasquez as Miriam A Shyster; Shaun and Jennifer McConnel as Tim and Jammy Mae Barker; Robert Currie as Father Guido Salvucci, Carolyn Mello as Reverend Olivia Oliphant Oglethorpe; Betty Davis Pruitt as Princes Victoria; Chuck Grant as Dr. Stanley Rollingstone and Krispen Walker as the Detective. Nolan Leblanc emceed the night. The play pokes fun at reli-

gious stereotypes and incorporates a take-off of some classic Saturday Night Live characters, such as the Church Lady, “Isn’t that special,” immortalized by Dana Carvey and Don Novello’s Father Guido Carducci. It also alludes to Jim and Tammy Faye Baker in the form of characters Tim and Jammy Mae Barker. There was also a twist in a past relationship between

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original characters Loretta and the lawyer, Hiram A Shyster. Codie Vasquez was cast as the lawyer, so her name was changed to Miriam, but the past relationship was left in place. The Fifth Gospel says the wise men went to the wrong house the night Jesus was born. They showed up at his aunt and uncle’s house where they also had a child born that night, which they named Vincent. “Cousin Vinny?” asks Fr. Salvucci. You can see how absurd it gets. Dr. Rollingstone says the Fifth Gospel states Vinny was responsible for the miracles and was the one with the powers, but he was a bit of a scamp and Jesus was the one with all the charisma and good looks, so they kept Vinny under wraps. It’s obvious why some would want to suppress it, while others would want to use it. The power struggle ensues and Shyster winds up dead. Who did it? Was it the Baptists that were looking to have new material to peddle to their flock? Maybe it was the Catholic priest to keep the truth under wraps. Heck, maybe it was the bartender. Regardless of whodunit, Southeast Texas Hospice was the true beneficiary of the night.

Texans could see an increase in legal smoking age ELIZABETH BYRNE The Texas Tribune The age of Texans who can legally buy tobacco products could soon raise from 18 to 21 years old — except for active military members. The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 21 in a 20-11 vote after state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, amended her own legislation to include the military exemption. State Sen. John Whitmire of Houston was the only Democrat who voted against the bill.

The bill faced some opposition from Republicans who criticized the age raise because, they said, it denied the right for young adults who enlist in the military to choose to use tobacco products, The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday. The exception for military members allows Texans who are 18 and older and serving in the armed forces to purchase tobacco products if they have a valid military ID. A companion bill in the lower chamber passed unanimously out of a Texas House

committee last month but did not have the exception for active military. The author of the House bill, Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, said he would accept an exemption for active military as it would still keep tobacco products away from high school students, according to the Dallas newspaper. Zerwas was not immediately available for comment. Texas 21, a coalition of organizations aiming to raise the tobacco purchase legal age to 21, released a statement opposing the military

exemption after the Senate amendment. Claudia Rodas, a regional director of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said in written statement that the coalition will work with legislators to understand the need to include the military in the bill. She said the goal is a law that “protects all young Texans, including those who are willing to die to protect our country.” Lt. Governor Dan Patrick previously identified SB 21 as one of his priorities this session.

Robert Currie as Fr. Guido Salvuci and Mindy Currie as Molly McGuire in “The Fifth Gospel.” RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

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Candidates vie for local seat over incumbent Annette Pernell. Pernell, in turn, defeated McKenna 186-138 in the 2016 election. A past winner of the Orange Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award and the Athena Award, McKenna has served on numerous non-profit boards of directors and was chairman of the Orange Housing Authority when it rebuilt the city’s public housing units. “I want to give back because Orange, Texas, blessed me all my life,” McKenna said. “I want to get in there and help make it bigger, better and brighter.” Orange Council, At-Large Place 6 • Bill Mello, incumbent, is the owner of Mello Plumbing since 1975, and “not that old,” he said. “I have been on council for 10 years and it takes years to understand the city’s operations,” he said. “Construction is a major part of city operations and I have done all types of construction work.” “I am very conservative with our citizens’ money. We should strive to get as much out of our tax dollars as possible. I believe we should use EDC and HOT taxes to create new money to invest in these investments. “If I am elected I will continue to ask, ‘Is this good for the citizens of Orange?’ before I vote on it.” • Caroline Mazzola Hennigan, age 51, works as special education coordinator at LCM High School after 20 years as a school teacher. “Civic leadership has always been on the horizon for me. Now that my children are grown and I am no longer teaching, I have time to pursue my personal goal of civic leadership,” she said. “I want to be elected because I know that my common-sense and thorough approach to city issues can be an attribute to the City of Orange. “I am skilled at working with people and I will be able to effectively work with our current leadership to improve the issues that are important to the citizens of Orange.” • David C. Bailey, age 58, the retiree was a former Chief Deputy at the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office in the nineties, then worked for the Orange County Drainage District, at the Stiles Unit state prison, as safety manager for Turner Industries and in ranching. Bailey says as captain and chief deputy, he was part of the budgeting process at the Sheriff ’s Office and oversaw the administration of several state and federal grants. “We operated in the black every year,” he said. “I have the knowledge to assist Orange, which is on the verge of unprecedented growth. I just think I’m more qualified than the other people running for the same position. I’ll be an asset to council and the City of Orange.”

School Finance of the Senate with few or no modifications. This House Bill 3 is good for all Orange County schools.” While the Senate approved only $4 billion for education in SB 4, it called for spending $3.7 billion of it to give $5,000 raises to all full-time teachers and librarians. The House version will allow school districts to guarantee $1,850 in pay raises to teachers, Patterson said, with the districts getting to decide how to spend the rest. That could include merit bonuses, going from half-day to full-day pre-kindergarten and more money for special education. “There’s a lot to do in schools besides teacher raises,” the superintendent said. “Pre-K [for 4-year-olds] is optional for parents. But a lot of studies show that if you take kids that qualify for preK and start them at 4, it pays great dividends in their education going forward.” The cash injection from Austin will definitely help homeowners, reducing school property tax rates. “For our district, this will reduce the M&O tax rate from $1.17 [per $100 value] to $1.09,” Patterson said. Bridge City has an M&O tax rate of $1.04 (per $100 value), which would drop to $1.00, Patterson said. The M&O rates at Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Cove would also drop from $1.17 (per $100 value) to $1.09 if the current school finance bill passes. In 2008, the state of Texas paid 50 percent of the cost of K-12 public education. In 2009, the nation’s real estate market crashed and took Wall Street down with

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• Charles Thomas, age 60, pastor. Thomas, a pastor for 28 years, is restarting the Sixth Street Community Church in Orange founded by his father, Superintendent Earl B. Thomas. He was defeated by Larry Spears, Jr., in the mayor’s race a year ago. “In my role as a pastor, I’m involved with everything dealing with people,” Thomas said. “I want to open eyes for a change, not as a pastor but as a man who’s concerned for our brothers and sisters.” Getting a hospital for Orange is important, he said, “because I’m concerned about older people who have nowhere to go when they get ill. “Whatever I can do to help move Orange forward, I’m going to do it. As a councilman, my job is to help move Orange forward.” West Orange Council At-Large (top two vote-getters earn seats) • Randy Branch, incumbent, age 68, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church. Branch was appointed in 2018 to fill the final year of Carl Thibodeaux’s council term, after Thibodeaux became the city’s municipal judge. The retired DuPont supervisor says, “I’ve found out since last July that our city is in real good shape financially. “We’ve got a good council and a strong mayor that’s well aware of everything that’s going on. He’s asked me to participate in several things. “I’ve done all the training that I was supposed to do. I want to continue on as a city council person, just to represent the people of West Orange.” • Patty Cook, age 63, is a retired police dispatcher and 9-1-1 telecommunications officer for the Bridge City Police Department. The Orange County native has lived in West Orange for 30 years and is active in her church, Bridge Point Fellowship. “Why not?” she said when asked why she was running. “I think with my experience I’d be able to deal with anything that comes up. “I just feel like any city needs a backbone, and I’ve got a good layman’s outlook on things.” • Brent Dearing, a 37-year-old machinist at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Beaumont who stepped down as a supervisor to spend more time with his family. Dearing says he first considered running for the city council in his hometown when Thibodeaux stepped down last summer. “I feel like the city needs a fresh start and a lot of other people who found out I was going to run have told me the same thing,” he said. “You have Chevron coming in and DuPont is expanding. There’s an opportunity to make things better. I plan on staying here and I’d like to have a say-so.”

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Port promotes Taylor ence than the others who applied. We’re darn glad to have her. I’ve got full faith in Lorrie to do the job.” Taylor will start her new job with a $140,000 annual salary, she said. Bouillion, who was the port’s CEO for 20 ½ years, was earning $207,000 per year, he said. The port has a $2 million

By 2017, that had not only flip-flopped, but with oil and home prices rising, so did the taxpayers’ share. Local funding topped state funding by nearly $7 billion. But for the 2020 and 2021 school years, at least, the downward trend has been reversed. “If the state contributes more, the taxpayers pay lower rates. That’s the way it should be,” Patterson said. “If you want to improve your state, or your county, there shouldn’t be a doubt: invest in public education.”

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annual budget, with about $400,000 coming from taxes. It has $12 million in the bank. Not deep or wide enough for modern ocean-going ships, the Orange port has five berths being rented to companies to fleet and outfit their barges there. Two of the tenants, Bludworth Ma-

rine, and Sienna Marine, each employ between 75 and 100 workers, Bouillion said. Besides jobs, the tenants provide the port rent payments and other dockage fees that make up about $1.6 million of the port’s $2 million in annual revenue.

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was against them, the sea very choppy, the lifeboat covered and Capt. Phillips tied down. When, for a second, the pirates became visible, the Seals seized the moment. Three perfect headshots killed the pirates instantly and simultaneously. Capt. Phillips is called a hero for protecting his crew but what a great job American’s best, the Navy SEALS, did.***** A few special friends that we know who are celebrating birthdays. Linda Claybar, Kirby Cruse and Milred Hatton.***** Our buddy Bill Nickum celebrates next week.*****Also Christian Dubose, who is awaiting a sister compliments of mom Joy and dad Robert Simonton.***** Belated birthday last weekend to just a great guy, Calvin “Little Cal” Stakes Jr.

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From The Creaux’s Nest OFFICALS AT HIGHEST LEVEL CONCERNED BY TRUMP’S MOVES Last week President Trump lavished praise on the Secret Service saying, “Secret Service is fantastic, these are fantastic people, I would say I could not be happier with Secret Service, the Secret Service has done a fantastic job from day one, very happy with them.” On Monday, Trump announced the removal of Secret Service Directory Randolph “Tex” Alles, who has over 40 years of service to the country. The White House offered no explanation for the Directors removal despite the praise by Trump. Homeland Security Secretary Kirsten Neilsen resigned Sunday after a trip to the border with the president. Nielsen and Alles were part of a team assembled by the White House Chief-of-Staff John Kelly, who previously ran Homeland Security. Alles overseeing a staff of 6,500 and a $1.6 billion budget won legislative approval to compensate more than 1,000 agents for hundreds of hours in unpaid overtime as they sought to protect Trump’s large family, who travel frequently. Under Trump, the Service has protected the unprecedented number of 42 people day and night, the highest number in our nation’s history. The Homeland Security shakeup has GOP officials at the highest level concerned about what moves Trump might make next. News reports described scores of White House officials lacking long-term security clearances while background checks drag on endlessly. A whistleblower revealed how 25 officials who failed background checks were subsequently granted access to the nation’s secrets. As it turns out, top-secret clearances are handed out like Halloween candy. Now our President tells the world, “Our country is full,” while rural America needs immigrants to grow crops. If Trump gets his way and closes our borders because of his misguided belief that our nation is full, then we are putting limits on our economy. The President plays fast and loose with the nation’s security while telling the rest of the world, “Don’t come, we don’t want you.”*****I’ve got to move on. Come along it won’t do you no harm.

LORRIE TAYLOR NAMED PORT DIRECTOR Congratulations to Lorrie, an employee of the Port, who will now replace her boss Gene Bouillion as Port Director. The Port has a history of longevity in its directors, just a handful have held the job over the last 50 years. We wish for Ms. Taylor a long and successful career as the lady in charge.

ARMANDO CELEBRATES 45 YEARS AT DENNY’S Congratulations to Armando Dominguez, the General Manager at Denny’s in Orange. He celebrated his 45 year Anniversary with Denny’s. He has traveled throughout the United States in states such as Missouri, Georgia, California, Florida and several cities in Texas. He has been a GM for 25 years and at the Orange location, at Flying J Truck Stop, for 3 years. Armando says, “the people of Orange and the travelers are so friendly and nice,” and “if someone is having a bad day, I always try to get a smile from them.” If you get a chance, stop by our local Denny’s and congratulate Armando.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 We were saddened to learn about the death of Arlene Johnston, 88, who died April 9. Graveside services were April 11 at Forest Lawn. She was laid to rest near her beloved son, Constable Parker “P.T.” Thompson. P.T. loved his mom very much. He expressed his love for her openly and often. Ms. Arlene had a great family that she dedicated her life to.*****Rush Limbaugh, who earned $38 million last year just running his head, has announced plans to sell his multi-million dollar New York condo because of the so-called millionaires tax in the state’s new budget. That got the following response from New York Gov. David Patterson, “If I had known that would be the results, I would have thought about the taxes earlier.” You remember when Rush, before he was outed as a big pill head, had these Rush rooms, where folks met to listen to his daily radio show. Well now, he is playing up a call against socialism, falsely claiming Obama as a socialist.*****Last week, Jack Smith and his sons attended the Masters in Augusta. Jack returned home just in time to hop a jet to Colorado where he met up with seven friends from around the country for an annual get together skiing vacation. Jack, at age 70, still skis, however, in 2006, he busted up a leg in a skiing accident. He takes the curves a lot slower now days. His wife was out of the country so he was free to run around the country.***** On April 20, 1941, Cove Baptist Church was organized. They are celebrating their 68th birthday.***** As of Monday, 4,263 United States service members have been killed since the Bush / Cheney invasion of Iraq. The war of choice, with no benefit to our country, has cost the American tax-payer over a trillion dollars.*****The skill of Navy SEAL sharpshooters, ordered by President Obama, freed Capt. Richard Phillips from Somali pirates Sunday. The Seals parachuted into the sea under cover of night and were picked up by the ship Brainbridge. Much

Richard Briley, 69, of West Orange, died Wednesday, April 8. Funeral services were held April 11. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Briley, daughter, Joni Briley, sons, Thad Briley, Sean Briley, Joey Briley and four grandchildren.*****Janice Lawrence, 76, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 7. Funeral services were April 10. She is survived by daughter Tonya Suggs, son James Lawrence, two grandchildren, sister Maxine Ryan and brother Carvel Poehl.*****Robert “Bobby” Swinburn, 62, a longtime resident of Orange died April 8. He could be seen daily riding his bicycle to and from work at the Orange County Association for retarded citizens (OCARC) where he worked as an engraver for over 47 years. He is survived by his parents, William and Marjorie Swinburn of Orange, brothers, David and Jay and sister, Loretta “Lori” Dawson.***** Tina Ann LaFleur Bandeau, 46, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, April 8. Funeral services were April 11. She was a lifelong resident of the Orange area and worked as a home care provider. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jay Bandeau Jr., sons, Jay Bandeau III and Raymond Bandeau and granddaughter.*****Arlene Summers Johnston, 88, of Orange, died Thursday, April 9. Graveside services were April 11. She is survived by her husband, Howard S. Johnston, sons, Harold D. Thompson, Donald Thompson, daughter, Dorothy Hudson, five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

45 Years Ago-1974 Glen Peveto is a candidate for commissioner of Pct. 2.*****Grover Halliburton seeks re-election as county judge on April 18.*****Jo Amodeo will celebrate a birthday. She admits only to being over 21.*****Larry Gunter is running for JP of Pct. 2.*****Donald A. Gunn is a candidate for constable of Pct. 2.*****Claude Broussard is running for county commissioner, Pct. 2.*****On April 20, Eva Patin will become the bride of James Olliff.*****Judge Marlin Shelton, JP of Pct. 2 is running for reelection.*****James “J.R.” Aaron is a candidate for constable of Pct. 2.*****Glenn F. Seale is running for county commissioner, Pct. 2.*****Bill Dickerson is running for constable Pct. 2. (Editor’s note: That race has really gotten crowded. Constable Morris Collier also announced for commissioner, Pct. 2.)*****On April 28, the Rev. W.W. Kennedy will mark his 31st anniversary as pastor of the Cove Baptist Church. The Cove church was organized April 20, 1941, with 16 charter members. Rev. Kennedy was called two years later, April of 1943, with 63 members. Today, there have been 6,259 additions.

60 Years Ago-1959 John W. Simmons commissioned as an admiral in the Texas Navy by Gov. Price Daniel.*****Orange Police Association elects detective Charlie Tyson president.*****Glenn Seale, H.R. Myers and Claude Broussard elected to the West Orange City Council.*****Businessman Joe Molley Sr. expires. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Mazzagate, Frank Zeto, Johnny Zummo, Frank Todaro, Joe Blanda, Vincent Rao, Elmer Newman and Bill Stark. (Editor’s note: The above names sound like the list of characters on the Sopranos. Seriously, I knew every one of them. They were great colorful folks.)***** The official resignation of city manager Marlin Thompson is effective May 15. Thompson will become a partner in Stepherson and Stepherson Law Firm. During two years as city manager, Marlin never took a vacation. (Editor’s note: We met Marlin when he first came to town as city attorney. He died a few years ago in an airplane crash in Arkansas that killed several, including his wife and Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS A very happy birthday to Patsy Peck, who celebrates her big day this Friday, April 12. Patsy is a very special lady, a real sweetheart, best wishes for many more, healthy, happy years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.*****Best wishes also to our buddy, Pearl Harbor survivor, Cedric Stout, who has been having some swallowing problems and is scheduled to have surgery to remove spurs in his throat. He is expected to be just fine. Our thoughts and prayers are with this great man. *****Congrats to Cassie Caillouet Bearden and Jim Sharon Bearden on the birth of their new son Bodie Maverick, born April 3. The stocky little guy weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and stands at 19.5 inches tall. Also congrats to the Carl Thibodeaux family on their new arrival, making it a total of nine grandchildren for Carl and Micaela. Son Tyler and wife Casey Thibodeaux are the proud parents of Luke Tyler, born April 3. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and stands 20 inches tall. That boy is going to have a whole mess of cousins. Holiday time will be a big time when the clan gets together at Granny’s house.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a nice gathering last week at The Reel Cajun Restaurant, located at Sunset Grove Country Club. Dr. Nina Leifeste attended for the first time since returning from her trip to Israel. Everyone was interested in hearing about her travels. It was the first time she had returned to that country in 18 years. This trip left a lifetime impression that’s hard to describe. The Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and will return one more time to Reel Cajun next week.*****Lamar Orange has settled on “GATORS” for their mascot’s name. That’s a good choice, better than the one I had come up with “THE NUTRAS.” After all I figured that was a dignified rat with a shiny, fur coat. “GO

GATORS.”*****Our friend Judge Joe Parkhurst has been a little on the puny side lately. We’re praying for him to snap out of it.*****The Baylor Lady Bears recovered after blowing a 17 point lead and losing star player Lauren Cox, to beat Notre Dame 82-81 to win the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. It was the battle of two female coaches, Baylor’s Kim Mulkey and Muffet McGraw for the Irish.*****Monday evening saw Virginia take on Texas Tech for the Men’s NCAA Championship. It was the first appearance in the finals for both teams. The Virginia Cavaliers outlasted the Texas Tech Red Raiders in overtime to win a very exciting game 85-77. The spread in the score is misleading as the gap occurred in the final two minutes of overtime. Both teams represented the best defensive college teams in the country. The Raiders had the opportunity to put the game away but lady luck was again on the side of the Cavaliers. The ball always seemed to bounce in their favor like it had throughout the playoffs.

BIRTHDAYS Folks celebrating birthdays in the next few days. April 10: Janet Montagne, Elliot Purcell, K’Lynn Ess, Katie Olson, Nancy Hood and Austin Brent all celebrate today. Also having birthdays on this day are Country singer Marin Morris, 28, actor Steven Seagal, 66, sportscaster John Madden, 62.*****April 11: Celebrating today are Chelsea McLemore, Becky Myers, David Thacker, Dustin Kemp, Jackie Schell, Patsy Evans and Amanda Ginn. Joining them are TV actors Matt Ryan, 37 and Marcus Johns, 25 and Soul singer Joss Stone, 31.*****April 12: Amanda Toups, Don Breaux, Jill Lemoine, Roy Massagate III and Jaclyn Phillips all celebrate today. Also celebrating are actors Andy Garcia, 62, Claire Danes, 39, Shannen Doherty, 47 and David Letterman, 71.*****April 13: Bruce Peveto, Connie Angelle, Roy Farias, Gene Bellare and Jo Ann Collins celebrate. Celebrities having birthdays today are R&B singer Al Green, 72, actors Ron Perlman, 68 and Allison Williams, 30.*****April 14: Today is Palm Sunday. It is also the day Stephen Gault, Joy Learned, Kasie Moerbe, Phillip Elmore, Reatha Bradberry, Sam Carpenter Jr., and Christy Swanson celebrate their birthday. Joining them are Country singer Loretta Lynn, 86, former baseball player Pete Rose, 77 and actors Sarah Michelle Gellar, 41 and Adrien Brody, 45.*****April 15: Pat Cook, Linda Claybar, Debbie Aarons and Jaclyn Eickenhorst celebrate birthdays today. Celebrating also are Country singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton, 40, actors Emma Watson, 28 and Emma Thompson, 59.*****April 16: Brooke DeRouen, Chuck Sterling, Kirby Ridley Cruse and Quentin Billeaud. Celebrities celebrating today are football coach Bill Belichick, 66 and actor Jon Cryer, 53.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Babineaux’s daughter, Shirley Marie, got hired to work as a student nurse at Lafayette General Hospital. She found Alcid Thibodeaux, an elderly man, already dressed and sitting on da bed wit a suitcase at his feet. Thibodeaux insisted him, dat he didn’t need her help to leave da hospital. Shirley Marie explained to Mr. Thibodeaux dat hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. Shirley Marie said, “Mr. Thibodeaux, you know rules are rules. Now get in dis wheelchair.” Thibodeaux reluctantly let her wheel him to da elevator. On da way down Shirley Marie axked him if his wife was meeting him. “I don’t know me,” he said, “She’s still upstairs in da bashroom changing out of her hospital gown.”

C’EST TOUT This Week in History On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee called it quits for the South and surrendered his army to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia.*****Funeral services, private and public, were held for Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., April 9, 1958, five days after he was killed by James Earl Ray.***** “Terms of Endearment” won five Academy Awards in 1984. Shirley MacLaine was voted “Best Actress” and Jack Nicholson, was named “Best Supporting Actor.” *****The newly built Astrodome featured its first baseball game, an exhibition between the Astros and the New York Yankees on April 9, 1965. The Astros won 2-1 in 12 innings. Mickey Mantle hit the first homerun in the Dome for the Yankees’ only score. President Lynden B. Johnson was at the game. A few weeks later my partner and I, along with Jerry and Ruby Wimberly attended a game. The first sight of all the bright colors and layout took your breath away. It did for this country Cajun kid for sure. Ms Ruby was impressed with the Dome but not with the baseball game. She read a book while we watched Don Drysdale pitch seven scoreless innings. It was a sight I’ll never forget, like seeing Las Vegas at night looking down on it from Hoover Dam. All those lights in the desert at midnight also impressed this Cajun kid.*****Please look us over, read us cover to cover and tell the good folks we sent you. I’ve gotta run. Take care and God bless.

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WOCCISD will hold Job Fair April 13, 2019

Eco-Fest, Butterfly Release at Shangri La

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Programs

Help with Taxes

West Orange â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cove CISD will hold a Job Fair on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 p.m. at the WOCCISD Educational Service Center located at 902 W. Park Avenue in Orange. Registration, as well as interview scheduling for teacher, food service, and transportation department positions, is available through the WOCCISD website:Â Â www.woccisd.net. Applicants can also complete job applications on-line.

Each year in April, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center celebrates Earth Day with an Eco-Fest celebration and ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Release. Join us for a celebration that signiďŹ es what Shangri La Gardens is all about. Family friendly activities and games will take place on Saturday April 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. culminating with an inspirational ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Release at 3:30 p.m. Local and regional organizations and businesses will be on-site hosting booths that provide information about earth-friendly products, services, and opportunities. Games, activities, engaging presentations, and live music provide entertainmentfor the whole family. Enjoy the gardens in full bloom and view baby birds in their nests on Ruby Lake. Strolls through the garden provide relaxing escapes from the hustle and bustle. Join us to revel in the beauty of the garden and celebrate mother earth.

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension OďŹ&#x192;ce of Orange County is holding a couple of getting healthy programs. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey can be taken as 2 programs that work together or you can take just one or the other. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e 2 programs are as follows: Walk Across Texas Kick-oďŹ&#x20AC;: î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is a free program that will start on April 22 at 5:30 pm. Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get ďŹ t. Start now and reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Join other Texans and Walk Across Texas! towards a healthier lifestyle. Step Up, Scale Down: In just 12 weeks, ďŹ nd the path to better health through this course based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines and scientiďŹ c research. Form habits to help you maintain a healthier weight, stay active, and reduce your risk for chronic diseases! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is program starts on April 23 at 5:30 pm and costs $40. Both programs will be held at the Orange County Extension OďŹ&#x192;ce at 11475 FM 1442, Orange. Please call 409-882-7010 to register and if you have any questions.

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax Filing Assistance is oďŹ&#x20AC;ered at the Orange Public Library. IRS (Internal Revenue Service)-certiďŹ ed volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 12, and on Monday, April 15. April 15 is the last day to ďŹ le 2018 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, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G); Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); Records of any Capital Gains and Losses; Forms 1095-A, B or C, AďŹ&#x20AC;ordable Health Care Statements; and a copy of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal and state returns, very helpful in the preparation of the 2018 return. For contact information, call or email Richard Porter, 409.883.0698 or porter4897@sbcglobal.net.

Mauriceville First Baptist holds Easter Drama Please join us as we present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Encounters with the Saviorâ&#x20AC;?, and Easter Drama this Sunday, April 14 at 5:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Everyone is welcome.

BCISD to hold bond informational meetings î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ďŹ nal informational meeting planned by the Bridge City Independent School District in regard to the May 4 school bond election will be held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, April 18, at 6 pm at Bridge City Elementary.

Faith UMC Lenten Services Faith United Methodist Church invites you to attend our Lenten service this Wednesday April 10 starting at 12 noon followed by lunch. Please join the Lenten service at noon at 608 MLK Drive or for more information, call 886-1291.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at the Salvation Army Building, 1960 MLK, Orange 77630.Â Please note time change, NOT being late.Â Â Â Â On Wednesday, April 10 - Linda Womack & Catherine Powers of Master Gardners are bringing back Garden Tours, originated many years ago by AAUW (American Association of University Women). î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey will share their May 5 Master Gardner's tour agenda at this April 10 Golden K meeting. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e following week on April 17 - Ellen Walker Rienstra, co-author of "î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Long Shadow:Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Lutcher-Stark Lumber Dynasty," reviews the book on which she spent 3 1/2 years and April 24 - Debbie Hughes, local realtor, gives information on buying and selling homes in Orange County close to two years post-Harvey.

Orange K of C Fish Fry St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knights of Columbus Orange Council 1680 will sell fried and baked ďŹ sh dinners, dine in or take out, on all Fridays in Lent, except St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekend and Good Friday, from 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m., in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parish hall. Â Meals consist of ďŹ sh, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, tea, water. and dessert. Cost is $8 for 3-piece fried or 1 baked ďŹ let; $7 for 2-piece fried. All are invited to experience Council 1680â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned ďŹ sh taste.

Lenten Fish Fry St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling ďŹ sh dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive from 5 to 7 p.m. this week on April 12, our last Lenten Friday before Holy Week. Dinner includes two pieces of ďŹ sh, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink, and dessert for $8.00.

Little Cypress Kindergarten Round Up If you who have or know of a child who will begin kindergarten in the fall, please take note of and share these dates. Little Cypress Elementary, 409-886-2838: April 11, 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 6:007:00 p.m. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ose with questions should contact the school your child will attend by calling the number listed beside the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name above. Parents or guardians must provide the following when registering their children: î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certiďŹ cate, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social security card, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot record, parent's driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and a proof of residence, such as an electric or other utility bill.

Holy Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is celebrating Holy Week with the following activities: On 4-14 we will hold Palm Sunday Services at 9 am and 11 am; on 4-18 Maundy î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday Baked Potato Bar at 5 pm with Worship to follow at 6 pm; on 4-19 Good Friday Worship at 6 pm; on 4-20 Easter Egg Hunt at 11 am with something new that evening, an Easter Vigil at 6 pmÂ and then on 4-21 our Easter Services at 9 am, 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Please come and worship with us during this most Holy Week.

Bettering your Business Breakfast - AprilÂ Join us for our monthly breakfast to be held on 4-18 at First Financial Bank in Orange. Our Bettering your Business Breakfast Series will now takes place on the 3rd î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday ofÂ the month. Business tips, networking and breakfast with Your BBB at diďŹ&#x20AC;erent locations throughout our 8 and 1/2 county service area. Our April breakfast will feature our CEO/President Liz Fredrichs sharing tips on cybersecurity for your business.

Easter Egg Hunt at Good Shepherd Lutheran Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is sponsoring their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20 at 11:00 am on the church grounds. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere will be candy ďŹ lled eggs, prizes, food, an opportunity for a photo with the Easter Bunny, and so much more. Come and join us for some fantastic fun

Orange County Disaster Rebuild Fundraiser Orange County Disaster Rebuild has partnered with TuďŹ&#x20AC;yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eatery in hosting a Cajun Chicken dinner fundraiser on April 25, 2019. . For $10 a plate, you will receive Cajun Chicken with Blackberry sauce, sausage link, green beans, potato salad and a roll!! I have attached all the information about this fundraiser and order form that can be ďŹ lled out and emailed or faxed to me. Please pass this information out to all that may be interested- both in purchasing meals and volunteering the day of the event. Reminder: Orange County Disaster Rebuild in a non-proďŹ t group that its mission is to assist individuals and families who have unmet needs with recovery from any natural or man-made disaster. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ese funds stay in Orange County to help the citizens of Orange County in the event of a disaster and also with Tropical Storm Harvey.

St.Mary School 86th Spring Festival To join us for a weekend of Family Fun at St. Mary School 86th Spring Festival, Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere will be delicious festival food, games, music, entertainment, and opportunities to win valuable prizes.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere will also be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;take a chanceâ&#x20AC;? booth and live auction for unique gifts. For more information call 409-883-8913.

Jackson Community Center offers tax help î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Jackson Community Center will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ering fast tax refund and electronic ďŹ ling to eligible families and individuals earning up to $54,000 or less by appointment only. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is service will continue until April 15. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e JCC is located at 520 W. Decatur Ave in Orange and is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10 am to 5 pm, and every other Saturday. Please call to schedule an appointment and for additional information, contact Elizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com.

Remembered Mission set by Trinity Baptist A service project entitled, "Remembered Event," is set for April 12-13 by the members of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange to coordinate with a sermon series called, "And God Remembered," preached by Ryan Chandler, Trinity pastor. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e membership plans to service those who are still in need of help from Hurricane Harvey from over a year ago. Over 40 percent of Orange County residents who received damage from Harvey are still displaced or suďŹ&#x20AC;ering from homes still having tremendous repair needs. Please call Trinity Baptist at 409-886-1333 and ask for Pastor Ryan Chandler or Henrietta Gentry for more details.

Upcoming Events at First United Methodist î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e First United Methodist Church located at 502 N. Sixth Street in Orange invites you to the following events coming in April. On Sunday, April 14 we will celebrateÂ PALM SUNDAY with aÂ Â Praise Service in the Family Life Center at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Traditional Service in the Sanctuary beginning at 11:00 a.m., then at 3:00 p.m. families will rotate through a variety of centers-science, Bible story, crafts, and snacks (Family Life Center). At 4:00 pm an Egg Drop Competition (Secure your raw egg in a container).Â Youth will drop the egg from the 2ndÂ ďŹ&#x201A;oor of the Family Life Center followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for Preschool through 5th grade students. On î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, April 18th, a Maundy î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday Communion Service will be held at 6 p.m. in the Slade memorial Chapel. On Good Friday, April 19th we will hold a Funeral for Jesus of Nazareth at 6 p.m. in the Slade Memorial Chapel. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is will be a thought-provoking service on the day Jesus was cruciďŹ ed.Â Be among those who gathered to mourn his passing. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;en celebrating Easter Sunday, we will have a Praise Service in the Family Life Center at 9 am and a Traditional Service in the Sanctuary beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 21st.

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Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant ribbon cutting

Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville students were among those winning top awards at this year’s Stark Museum of Art Portraits of Our Community: 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibition. Ethan Courmier, Mauriceville Elementary fourth grader and Colton Claybar, Little Cypress Intermediate fifth grader, were selected as Merit Award Winners. According to the Museum’s website, “Merit Awards will be given to students scoring in the 95th percentile in the jurying process.” Ethan Courmier also won a Director’s Choice Award. These are selected by the Director of the Stark Art & History Venues and represent outstanding achievements in art for the selected category. Ethan’s parents are Michelle and Paul Courmier and Colton’s parents are Melanie and Joey Claybar.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant and Bar at 2900 W. Sunset Dr. Orange, TX 77630 today. Owners Tony and Stephanie Nguyen are proud to announce the opening of this third location at the Sunset Grove Country Club looking onto the beautiful golf course and waterway. There is new patio seating with a stage area and outside bar access. They offer two special event rooms, one for large parties in the Aquarium Room and another for smaller parties in the Tee Room. Hours of Operation are Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Mondays. For more information call (409) 330-4512.

Third grade students at St. Mary Catholic School demonstrated their reading and technology skills to complete a biography of a famous Texan. Pictured are, front from left, Brooklyn Stokey and Paris Dugas, and back from left, Conner LeJuhn and Arron Wusk. Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City fared extremely well in the 2019 Tiger Rock Martial Arts National Championships held in Galveston during March. TeamBridge City took 49 competitors to the event, bringing home 44 gold, 26 silver and 22 bronze medals.

Tiger Rock BC brings home the gold Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City recently participated in the 2019 Riger Rock Martial Arts national championship, bringing home more than 30 gold medals and nearly 100 medals in all. The event was hosted in Galveston on March 15-16. Team Bridge City took 49 competitors ot the event with the team bringing home 44 gold, 26 silver and 22 bronze medals. These medals were won in Ho-Am Form, Sports Sparring/One-Step Sparring, Agility Course, Board Breaking, and Tiger Cub events. The gold medals were won in Forms with 6, Sparring 5, Agility 4, Boards 23, and Tiger

Cubs 5. Silver medals were won in Forms with 6, Sparring 6, Agility 2, and Boards 12. Finally, bronze medals were won in Forms with 9, Sparring 5, Agility 5, Boards 4. Pictured above, from the Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, are: First Row: Reid Johnson TC White, Hunter Ickes TC Red, Allison Baker Yellow, Gage Buford TC White, Amos McFarland L2 Green, Hunter LeDoux Yellow, Myles Pulliam TC Yellow Second Row: Elyse Pulliam L1 Green, Cole Williams L3 Red, Jaydon Garcia L3 Blue, Jaxson Garcia L2 Green, Ryan Bell L1 Brown, Zane LeDoux

1st Degree L2 Black, Natalie Rinehart L3 Green, Ashley Mai L3 Green Third Row: Nicolas Moreno L1 Blue, Christian Wales L2 Green, Clayton Ray L3 Brown, Layton Williams L3 Blue, Angel Vazquez 1st Degree L1 Black, Alex Chappell L3 Red, Xander Beritiech L2 Red, Anthony Rinehart 1st Degree L2, Ayden Ehlfeldt L1 Green, Elyse Thibodeaux Sr. 5th Degree Black Fourth Row: Jamie Jones 2nd Degree L1 Black, Mason Pruett 3rd Degree L1 Black, Jack Baker Blue L1 Blue, Hunter Rider L1 Brown, Amber Rinehart L3 Red, Tabitha Lance 1st Degree L3 Black, Rebecca

Baker Yellow Fifth Row: Jonathan Cruz 1st Degree L1 Black, Matthew Rainey 2nd Degree L4 Black, Trenten Parker 3rd Degree L4 Black, Micheal Jones 3rd Degree L4 Black, Brittany Bell Yellow Not Pictured: Jessica Tingler 3rd Degree L4 Black, Kaleb Graham 2nd Degree L4 Black, Grant Peterson TC Blue, Carlee Guidry L1 Blue, Dallas Powers 3rd Degree L4 Black, Justin Burchfield 2nd Degree L3 Black, Emma Hernandez Yellow, Max Pachar Yellow, Brentley McDonald L1 Green, Athan Peterson 3rd Degree L1 Black, Alex Staunton 2nd Degree L2 Black, Erick Gutierrez L2 Blue

Deaths and Memorials John Elton Simon, 65, Bridge City John Elton Simon, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial service was followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 4, 1953, he was the son of Dalton Edward Simon and Eva Mae (Girard) Simon. John spent many years working in maintenance for the Texas Department of JOHN ELTON Transportation. SIMON He was an old movie buﬀ, liked to tinker around with old cars, and enjoyed riding motorcycles. John was a social person who loved to talk with friends, eat good food, and dance to French music. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Eva Mae Simon; and brothers, Arthur Joseph Simon and Steve Simon. John is survived by his girlfriend, Mildred White, of Starks, LA; siblings, Raymond Simon and wife Betty, of Mauriceville, Jim Simon and wife Linda, of Bridge City, Chester Simon, of Vidor, and Edward Simon and wife Vicky, of Orange; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Simon, Chester Simon, Edward Simon, Jim Simon, Chris White, and Chad Simon. Honorary pallbearer is Conrad Gary.

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Paying attention to the wrong things becomes all too easy

Why DIY investment management is risky Provided by Ian E. James, CRPC®, AAMS® President, Financial Advisor Capital Financial Group www.409Wealth.com If you ever have the inkling to manage your investments on your own, that inkling is worth reconsidering. Do-it-yourself investment management is generally a bad idea for the retail investor for myriad reasons. Getting caught up in the moment. When you are watching your Ian E. investments day to day, James you can lose a sense of historical perspective. is may be especially true in longstanding bull markets, in which investors are sometimes lulled into assuming that the big indices will move in only one direction. Listening too closely to talking heads. e noise of Wall Street is never-ending and can breed a kind of shortsightedness that may lead you to focus on the micro rather than the macro. As an example, the hot issue aﬀecting a sector today may pale in comparison to the developments affecting it across the next ten years or the past ten years. Looking only to make money in the market. Wall Street represents only one avenue for potentially building your retirement savings or wealth. When you are caught up in the excitement of a rally, that truth may be obscured. You can build savings by spending less. You can receive “free money” from an employer willing to match your retirement plan contributions to some degree. You can grow a hobby into a business or even switch jobs or careers. Saving too little. For a DIY investor, the art of investing equals making money in the markets, not necessarily saving the money you have made. Subscribing to that mentality may dissuade you

from saving as much as you should for retirement and other goals. Paying too little attention to taxes. A 10% return is less sweet if federal and state taxes claim 3% of it. is routinely occurs, however, because just as many DIY investors may play the market in one direction, they also may skimp on playing defense. Failing to pay attention to your emergency fund. You may need more than six months of cash reserves. Many people may not have anywhere near that, and some DIY investors give scant attention to their cash position.1 Overreacting to a bad year. Sometimes the bears appear. Sometimes stocks do not rise 10% annually. Fortunately, you have more than one year in which to plan for retirement (and other goals). Your long-run retirement saving and investing approach – aided by compounding – matters more than what the market does during a particular 12 months. Dramatically altering your investment strategy in reaction to present conditions can backfire. Equating the economy with the market. ey are not one and the same. Moreover, some investments and market sectors can do well or show promise when the economy goes through a rough stretch. Focusing more on money than on the overall quality of life. Managing investments – or the entirety of a very complex financial life – on your own takes time. More time than many people want to devote; more time than many people initially assume. at kind of time investment can subtract from your quality of life – another reason to turn to other resources for help and insight. Securities By Licensed Individuals Offered rough Investacorp, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer Member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory Services Offered rough Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. An SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm Citations. 1 - cnbc.com/2019/03/18/how-much-to-savefor-emergencies-comes-down-to-income-spending-habits.html [3/18/19]

Easter Bunny Pictures at Bridge City Public Library Thursday April 11, 4-6pm. Pictures $5 donation to the Friends Of BC Library building fund. Pictured Kelle Miller Children’s Librarian with Peter Cotton Tail

Gary Allan sets Beaumont show By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Country music star Gary Allan is hitting the road this spring and he has once again added a local stop on his itinerary. Gary Allan will perform inside Ford Park Arena in Beaumont on Friday, June 14. Tickets are $35.75 - $96.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Ford Park box oﬃce. Allan, 51, is a native of La Mirada, Calif., and released his country music debut in 1996 with the single, “Her Man.” Since that time he has recorded nine studio albums and released more than two dozen singles, which include the number one smash hits “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing On But the Radio,” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of

California-native and country music artist Gary Allan returns to Southeast Texas this spring for a performance at Ford Park Arena in Beaumont. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, at all Ticketmaster outlets. Courtesy photo Rain).” His most recent studio release, “Set You Free,” was released in January 2013 and peaked at number one on the U.S. Country albums chart and

the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. He released his most recent single, “Mess Me Up,” during the summer of 2017. Visit www.garyallan.com for more information on this artist.

Saint Mary Catholic School is proud to announce students who received art awards at the South Texas State Fair Art Contest in Beaumont. Madelyn Smith, 7th grade student, received the First Place Rosette awarded in the Junior High School Art Division. Only one rosette in 1st through 3rd place are awarded for outstanding artwork in each division. Other junior high students placing in interschool competition were Jacob Gonzalez, 8th grade, received 3rd place , Verick Rincon, 7thgrade, received 2nd place and Lauren Corrao, 6th grade, received 3rd place. In the Elementary Art Division, Conner LeJuhn, 3rd grade received 1st place. Abby Broussard, 4th grade, received 2nd place, Catherine Doan, 5th grade, received 3rd place, and Corbin Burman, Kindergarten, received 4th place. Middle School students pictured are (left to right) Verick Rincon, Madelyn Smith, Jacob Gonzalez and Lauren Corrao. Elementary students pictured are Conner LeJuhn, Allie Broussard, Catherine Doan and Corbin Burman.

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Cardinals roll past Silsbee in 10-3 District 22-4A showdown

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Trevor Kimbell hustles down Tigers 10-3 to third base as the Bridge City Cardinals take the Silsbee in Mark Dunn district action. On Friday Big Red goes on the road to take on Hardin Jefferson. RECORD PHOTO:

Bridge City Cardinal senior Ryan Ellis splashes down on the rain soaked artificial turf in the new Chuck Young Field. Ellis stole second base during the Cardinals 10-3 victory over the Silsbee Tigers. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Tanner Wilson upping 10-3 victory comes in to score for the Bridge City Cardinals the score to the eventual over the Silsbee Tigers. Seen flagging Wilson in Jackson Timms as other Cardinals round the bases.

Bridge City Cardinal freshman outfielder Deegan King sprints to third base during Dist. 22-4A game action aginst the Silsbee Tigers. The first place Cardinals defeated Silsbee 10-3. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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2B â&#x20AC;˘ The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, April 10, 2019

All news is old news ... DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

NFL looking ahead

The NFL is looking toward 2019-2020 season with improvements on its mind.

KAZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD With the month of April only 10 days old, we have the NCCA national champion already crowned, the NBA ending its regular season and getting ready for their lengthy playoďŹ&#x20AC;s and major league baseball only two weeks old. And while all that is taking

place in the world of sports, the National Football League also has been in the process of drafting some new rules for the 2019 season to eliminate some of the controversy that occurred around playoďŹ&#x20AC; time during last season.

After reviewing some of these proposals, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diďŹ&#x192;cult to decide whether they will help the game or create more delays, instead of shortening the time of a game like the Competition Committee has been trying to accomplish for the last decade. In addition to simplifying some of the rules, the NFL owners and the rules committee are hoping to make the game safer for the players. According to ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam

Shefter he analyzed that all oďŹ&#x20AC;ensive and defensive pass interference calls as well as non-calls will be subject to coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; challenge for the 2019 season. In the last two minutes of each half, the reviews have to be initiated by a booth review. If you remember back to the 2018 NFC Conference championship game, a non- interference call on a long pass play kept the New Orleans

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Regardless of how quickly you hear or read any fishing report it is still old news. That is not to say that gathering any information that will give you a head start should not be an integral part of your planning, but conditions can change overnight and you have to be able to adapt. I had a very good partner when I initially started fishing team tournaments for money back in the early 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and until we learned that lesson we struggled. In addition to that mistake, we were notorious for abandoning our own pattern at the very last minute to fish another that sounded even better than ours. Our initial thinking was that we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win with the fish that we had been catching followed by the belief that our bass would be there should the untried pattern fail to produce. We were five tournaments into our first year when one of the best pros on the circuit changed our fortunes with a single statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will never win until you do what you do best!â&#x20AC;? I think any bass fisherman, pro or recreational, will quickly tell you that it is hard to catch another manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fish. Regardless of how trusting you are of the tip, he is usually doing some small thing that makes all the difference in the world. In other words, never hang your hat on rushing to a single spot and fishing one particular bait in hopes of having a big day. That might happen, but the odds of you landing a great white shark are about the same. Keep that hot tip in your back pocket and fish your fish first. Just prior to the weekend downpour, I received a call from two friends from Crowley that were working a job in the area and were going to fish Friday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much time,â&#x20AC;? I told them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would tie on a Whacky worm or a small spinner bait and fish the clearest water you can find in Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Cow Bayou.â&#x20AC;? At eight oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock that night they called to see if I could join them for supper as a reward for the hot tip. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We caught eleven redfish up to nine pounds and a pile of small bass fishing just where you suggested. We fished a Lil John Whacky worm style and never tried anything else. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the heart to tell them that I would have never rigged a Lil John that way, but the ultimate kicker was the fact that they made a wrong turn and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even fishing in either bayou.I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to give it a try, but it is old news now! It is unfortunate for local bass fishermen that some of the best river fishermen in the area fish their tournaments every Tuesday afternoon as the deadline for my column is prior to their weigh-ins. They are not in a hurry to draw you a map on the back of your hand, but they will tell you when the bite was good and the final weights give you some idea as to how solid the fish were. Consider a color or particular bait a bonus! Obviously the bite will have changed by Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament, but the previous tournament yielded some pretty good catches. Mike Chargois and Jim Foster won it with 9.11 pounds anchored with a very nice 5.23 pound fish.Zane Gunter and Gavin Deshotel cashed the second place check with a 5.38 pound catch and Colby Cross and Adam Jacobs finished third. Twenty nine teams fished the weekly event. Calvin Hobbs and David Leis reported that the water on the south revetment wall looked a little better last Thursday and they finished an afternoon trip with twelve small Texas keeper trout and five redfish. David said they also caught a lot of undersized trout. They caught all of their fish in six to eight feet of water on Texas chicken Diedappers. I got only couple of reports off T-Bend this week and they could not have been more opposite as far as patterns go. Dane Breaux caught his first bass over nine pounds and he and his cousin caught nineteen bass in Buck Creek swimming a watermelon jig and craw worm combination. Tal Bergeron said that he wore out bass in the two to four pound class fishing bedding fish with a six inch curl tail worm. They were swimming it unweighted. Tal also said they saw a couple of really good bass near beds, but were unable to get them to bite. The spawn is all but over at this point.

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Take a slower approach and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run away from your fish CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

DISTRICTâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;CHAMPIONS:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Tennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Team.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Picturedâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;areâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;(Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;toâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;R)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lorenzâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Schrader,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Camdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Perry,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Salvadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Torres,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Colbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Viator,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Morgan,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Kianâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Perry,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Guidry,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Albertoâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MunguiaÂ â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;In frontâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;isâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ramirez.

BC boys tennis takes title î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bridge City Cardinals are the boys 22-4A district champions in tennis.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e team participated in the district tournament in Beaumont last week.Â Taking home the silver medal in Boys Singles was Lorenz Schrader.Â Schrader played an epic four hour match in the ďŹ nals before falling 5-7; 75; 7-6 (5) to Hardin JeďŹ&#x20AC;erson. Â In the Boys Doubles division, the Perry brothers once again dominated. Â Camden and Kian

dropped only two games in their move thru the bracket. Also in the Boys Doubles, Salvador Torres and Alberto Munguia captured the bronze medal for the Cardinals.Â In the Mixed Doubles division, it was an all BC ďŹ nal.Â Colby Viator and Carly Garrett earned the gold medal over teammates Ethan Morgan and Sadie LeBleu 6-3; 5-7; 6-3.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bridge City boys will compete in the Regional tournament in Bryan on April 17-18.

DISTRICTâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;CHAMPIONS:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Tennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Team.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Picturedâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;backâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;rowâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;fromâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;leftâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;areâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Claudia Hardy,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ashlynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Dommert,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Carlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Garrett,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Fischer,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Anaiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hicks,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Sadieâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;LeBleu;â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;frontâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;fromâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;left, Miaâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Simon,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Potter,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Waverleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cooper,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hamilton.

Lady Cards tennis champs î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e girls tennis team from Bridge City High School are the 22-4A district champs. Â Waverlee Cooper continued to dominate in the girls singles division.Â She captured the gold medal by defeating Silsbee in the ďŹ nals 6-3;6-2.Â In girls doubles, Anaiah Hicks and Madison Fischer defeated teammates Ashlynn Dommert and Claudia Hardy in a three set battle 4-6; 7-6(5); 7-6(5).Â Dommert and Hardy then faced a playback sit-

uation against WOS and secured a 3rdÂ place medal for the Cardinals. Â Also earning team points for the girls was Carly Garrett and Sadie Lebleu.Â Carley and Colby Viator were the ďŹ rst place winners in the Mixed Doubles division and Sadie LeBleu and partner Ethan Morgan took home second.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e girls will represent BC in the Regional tournament in Bryan on April 17-18th.Â

Fishing too fast is a common problem that many anglers have, especially when theÂ fish tend to gather up and school in big bunches. Saltwater anglers who chaseÂ schooling fish along with freshwater fishermen who also key in on flocks ofÂ birds over h u n g r y groups of stripers, hybrids, and whites are perhaps the worst.Â The frenzied activity puts everyone on the boat in high gear often leaving theÂ majority of the water column untouched. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proven fact that smaller moreÂ aggressive fish will be the first to attack a bait so consequently the â&#x20AC;&#x153;speedÂ fishermanâ&#x20AC;? may never see what caliber of fish is really down under the surface.Â Savvy anglers will let a bait get down under the surface melee and are moreÂ often than not rewarded with better quality fish. Saltwater enthusiasts oftenÂ find better speckled trout and redfish down under all the small trout hustlingÂ shrimp and shad near the surface. By allowing the smaller fish to hit the baitÂ and not setting the hook anglers can get down past the smaller fish to where theÂ big boys play. Some anglers will actually crawl their baits along the bottomÂ with very little action and catch some of the best fish out there, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ difficult to do but well worth the effort.Â By taking the time to patiently work a school of fish with a slower retrieve andÂ perhaps a little larger bait anglers can effectively cull out smaller fish. TheÂ smaller fish will peck at the larger baits while the better fish will usuallyÂ strike them with a little more gusto. This slightly different approach provesÂ itself out in some of the strangest ways.

Think about how many times you haveÂ caught a fish while dragging bait and correcting a backlash, it makes youÂ wonder. If we could see the baits we are fishing with underwater we would seeÂ how little of the actual area we are fishing, most of the time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less than 2Â feet deep. Burning a lure at a high speed has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s applications but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awfulÂ hard to argue with the success that the slower approach produces.Â Speaking of slower approaches one that comes to mind is dropping anchor onÂ drifts instead of dropping buoy markers. In years past we would make long driftsÂ down Sabine Lake, catch some fish, and repeat the drift only to catch fish inÂ basically the same area. It was fishing on an escalator; you just went round andÂ round until the fish quit biting. One day while fishing on Calcasieu I gotÂ schooled on a better way to go about this process from a local fisherman. WeÂ were both fishing the same area only we were going about it differently. TheÂ local guy was sitting on anchor while I continued to make drift after drift onÂ the same line. After about 3 passes I hear the local guy say to his buddy in theÂ boat â&#x20AC;&#x153;that guy has a beautiful boat, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford an anchorâ&#x20AC;?.Â After that encounter I decided to try fishing like the locals and it has paidÂ big dividends. If you watch these guys they keep the anchor real handy, one orÂ two bites in the same area and they ease the anchor overboard and fish the areaÂ thoroughly. Usually these patient fishermen wind up catching more fish whileÂ others who continue to drift just miss out on the action. I am sold on theÂ technique because it works; we really use it in the spring down on the south endÂ of Sabine.Â Taking the slower approach one step farther by learning how to properly anchorÂ in places where you may be in deeper water can be critical to

success. One dayÂ many years ago Capt. Dickie Colburn and I were fishing a stretch of the SabineÂ River where we knew a herd of Redfish had been hanging around. For some reasonÂ we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find them until we adjusted our position on the anchor by lettingÂ out about 30 feet of line and slipping right into the perfect spot. OurÂ adjustment put us into casting range but kept us off the big concentration ofÂ fish; any other set up would result in either spooking the fish or not gettingÂ bit and both of those options donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound good at all. By adjusting our positionÂ we were able to cast over a submerged point where the redfish were ganged upÂ escaping the current. The extra rooms on our casts finally allowed the bait toÂ reach the fish that we knew were there, we were just off the mark by a few feet.Â Sometimes that few feet can be the difference between a great day and a zero.Â During the coming months your patience and abilities will be tested not only byÂ other anglers but by the elements and the fish as well. A more controlledÂ approach will pay huge dividends as the crowds descend on the bays this summer.Â It never fails this time of year, everybody hears about how good the fishing isÂ and how easy it is to catch fish so the thundering herd collapses on the coast.Â Regular anglers know this is coming so they adjust accordingly and make dueÂ until the crowds cease. Remember there are plenty of fish out there for everyoneÂ so stay clam and patient because fishing is our sanctuary and the actions ofÂ someone else should never be allowed to ruin that. Enjoy the fishing and theÂ weather and be sure to share the outdoors with someone who may not know just howÂ wonderful it really is.

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TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE BRIDGE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in the Bridge City Independent School District on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in obedience to an order duly entered by the Board of Trustees of Bridge City Independent School District dated February 7, 2019, which order reads substantially as follows: WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is necessary and convenient to call and conduct an election to obtain voter authorization for the issuance of such bonds; and WHEREAS, the District will enter into one or more election agreements (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election Agreementsâ&#x20AC;?) with Orange County, Texas (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Countyâ&#x20AC;?), by and through the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elections Administrator (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Administratorâ&#x20AC;?) and possibly other political subdivisions (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participantsâ&#x20AC;?), in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stateâ&#x20AC;?) and applicable federal law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Section 1. Call of Election; Date; Eligible Electors; and Hours. An election (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Electionâ&#x20AC;?) shall be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election Dayâ&#x20AC;?), which is seventy-eight (78) or more days from the date of the adoption of this order (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election Orderâ&#x20AC;?), within and throughout the territory of the District at which all resident, qualified electors of the District shall be entitled to vote. The Board hereby finds that holding the Election on such date is in the public interest. The hours during which the polling places are to be open on Election Day shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Section 2. Voting Precincts; Polling Places; Election Officers. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Election Day precincts established for the purpose of holding the Election and the polling places designated for the Election precincts shall be as shown in Exhibit A to this Election Order. The precinct judges and alternate judges for the Election shall be appointed in accordance with the Texas Election Code (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election Codeâ&#x20AC;?). In the event that the Superintendent, or his designee, shall determine from time to time that (a) a polling place hereafter designated shall become unavailable or unsuitable for such use, or it would be in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests to relocate such polling place, or (b) a presiding judge or alternate presiding judge hereafter designated shall become unqualified or unavailable, the Superintendent, or his designee, is hereby authorized to designate and appoint in writing a substitute polling place, presiding judge or alternate presiding judge, and correct or modify the exhibits to this Election Order, giving such notice as is required by the Election Code and as deemed sufficient. Section 3. Proposition. At the Election there shall be submitted to the resident, qualified electors of the District the following proposition (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propositionâ&#x20AC;?): BRIDGE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A. Shall the Board of Trustees (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boardâ&#x20AC;?) of the Bridge City Independent School District (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?) be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series or installments, in the amount of $46,100,000 for the construction, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the District (including the rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and/or improvement thereof), including (in no order of priority) (1) the construction and equipment of a new middle school, (2) classroom additions and other improvements at Bridge City Elementary School, (3) classroom additions and other improvements at Bridge City Intermediate School, and (4) the construction and equipment of a career technical education building at Bridge City High School, which bonds shall mature, including without limitation, for one middle school, bear interest and be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance; and shall the Board be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the costs of any credit agreements (including credit agreements executed or authorized in anticipation of, in relation to, or in connection with the bonds), all as authorized by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 4. Ballots. The ballots shall conform to the requirements of the Election Code and shall have written or printed thereon the following: OFFICIAL BALLOT BRIDGE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A [ ] FOR ) [ ] AGAINST The issuance of $46,100,000 school building bonds for the construction, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the District (including the rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and/or improvement thereof), including (in no order of priority) (1) the construction and equipment of a new middle school, (2) classroom additions and other improvements at Bridge City Elementary School, (3) classroom additions and other improvements at Bridge City Intermediate School, and (4) the construction and equipment of a career technical education building at Bridge City High School, and levying of the tax in payment thereof Section 5. Voting. Electronic voting machines may be used in holding and conducting the Election on Election Day; provided, however, in the event the use of such electronic voting machines is not practicable, the Election may be conducted on Election Day by the use of paper ballots (except as otherwise provided in this section). Electronic voting machines or paper ballots may be used for early voting by personal appearance (except as otherwise provided in this section). As required by the Election Code, the District shall provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in the Election. Such voting system shall comply with Texas and federal laws establishing the requirement for voting systems that permit voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. Paper ballots may be used for early voting by mail. Each voter desiring to vote in favor of the Proposition shall mark the ballot indicating â&#x20AC;&#x153;FORâ&#x20AC;? the Proposition, and each voter desiring to vote against the Proposition shall mark the ballot indicating â&#x20AC;&#x153;AGAINSTâ&#x20AC;? the Proposition. Voting shall be in accordance with the Election Code. Section 6. Early Voting. The Board hereby appoints the Administrator as the regular early voting clerk for the District. Early voting, both by perso al appearance and by mail, will be conducted in accordance with the Election Code. Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the locations, on the dates and at the times as shown in Exhibit B. Early voting by personal appearance shall begin on Monday, April 22, 2019 and end on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. For the use of those voters who are entitled by law to vote early by mail, the early voting clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with instructions to mark the ballot indicating his or her vote â&#x20AC;&#x153;FORâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;AGAINSTâ&#x20AC;? each Proposition. The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent is as follows: Orange County Elections Administrator, 123 S. 6th Street, Orange, Texas 77630. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to designate the early voting ballot board and other officers required to conduct early voting for the Election. Section 7. Conduct of Election. The Election shall be conducted by election officers, including the precinct judges and alternate judges or clerks appointed by the Board, in accordance with the Election Agreements, the Education Code, the Election Code and the Constitution and laws of the State and the United States of America. The President of the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, and their respective designees, are authorized to enter into, execute and deliver one or more Election Agreements, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Election Code. The terms and provisions of each Election Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Election Order. To the extent of any conflict between this Election Order and an Election Agreement, the terms and provisions of the Election Agreement shall prevail, and the President of the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, and their respective designees, are authorized to make such corrections, changes, revisions and modifications to this Election Order, including the exhibits hereto, as are deemed necessary or appropriate to conform to the Election Agreement, to comply with applicable state and federal law and to carry out the intent of the Board, as evidenced by this Election Order. The Administrator shall be responsible for establishing the central counting station for the ballots cast in the Election and appointing the personnel necessary for such station. Section 9. Bilingual Election Materials. All notices, instructions, and ballots pertaining to the Election shall be furnished to voters in both English and Spanish and persons capable of acting as translators in both English and Spanish shall be made available to assist Spanish language speaking voters in understanding and participating in the election process. Section 9. Delivery of Voted Ballots; Counting; Tabulation; Canvassing of Returns; Declaring Results. The ballots shall be counted by one or more teams of election officers assigned by the presiding judges, each team to consist of two or more election officers. After completion of his responsibilities under the Election Code, including the counting of the voted ballots and the tabulation of the results, the presiding judge shall make a written return of the Election results to the District in accordance with the Election Code. The Board shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the Election. If a majority of the resident, qualified electors of the District voting at the Election, including those voting early, shall vote in favor of the Proposition, then the issuance and sale of the bonds described in such Proposition shall be authorized in the maximum amount contained therein, and the bonds shall be issued and sold at the price or prices and in such denominations determined by the Board to be in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interest. Section 10. Training of Election Officials. Pursuant to the Election Code, a public school of instruction for all election officers and clerks may be held as arranged or contracted by the Administrator. Section 11. Notice of Election. Notice of the Election, stating in substance the contents of this Election Order, shall be published one time in the English and Spanish languages, in a newspaper published within the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory or, if none is published in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory, in a newspaper of general circulation in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory, at least ten (10) days and no more than thirty (30) days prior to Election Day. Notice of the Election shall also be given by posting a substantial copy of this Election Order, in both English and Spanish, (i) on Election Day and, during early voting by personal appearance, in a prominent location at each polling place and (ii) not later than the twenty-first (21st) day before the Election, on the bulletin board used for posting notices of meetings of the Board and in three (3) public places within the boundaries of the District. In addition, this Election Order, together with the notice of Election and the contents of the Proposition, shall be posted on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, in both English and Spanish, during the twenty-one (21) days before the Election. Section 12. Notice of Meeting. The Board officially finds, determines, recites and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Election Order is adopted was posted on a bulletin board located at a place convenient to the public at the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative offices for a least seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting; that a telephonic or telegraphic notice of such meeting was given to all news media who have consented to pay any and all expenses incurred by the District in connection with providing such notice, both as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended; and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Election Order and the subject matter thereof was discussed, considered and formally acted upon. Section 13. Mandatory Statement of Information. (a) Pursuant to Section 3.009, Texas Election Code: (i) the proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 4 of this Election Order, (ii) the purposes for which the bonds are to be authorized are set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iii) the principal amount of bonds to be authorized is set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iv) if the issuance of bonds is authorized by voters, taxes sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the annual principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements may be imposed, as set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (v) bonds authorized pursuant to this Election Order may be issued to mature not more than thirty (30) years from their date and bearing interest at the rate or rates (not to exceed the maximum rate now or hereafter authorized by law), as authorized by law and determined by the Board, (vi) as of the beginning of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current fiscal year, the aggregate amount of outstanding principal of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt obligations was $14,400,000, and the aggregate amount of outstanding interest on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt obligations was $5,340,345, and (vii) the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ad valorem debt service tax rate as of the date of adoption of this Election Order is $0.13 per $100 valuation of taxable property. (b) Based upon market conditions as of the date of this Election Order, the maximum net effective interest rate for any series of the bonds is estimated to be 4.50%. Such estimated maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information, but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the bonds, or any series thereof, may be sold. In addition, the estimate contained in this subsection (b) is (i) based on certain assumptions (including assumptions concerning prevailing market and economic conditions at the time(s) of issuance of the bonds) and derived from projections obtained from the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial advisor, (ii) subject to change to the extent that actual facts, circumstances and conditions prevailing at the time that the bonds are issued differ from such assumptions and projections, (iii) provided solely in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 3.009, Texas Election Code, and for no other purpose, without any assurance that such projections will be realized, and (iv) not intended to and does not give rise to a contract with voters or limit the authority of the Board to issue bonds in accordance with the Proposition submitted by this Election Order. Section 14. Authority of the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall have the authority to take, or cause to be taken, all reasonable or necessary actions to insure that the Election is fairly held and returns properly counted and tabulated for canvass by the Board, which actions are hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 15. Authorization to Execute. The President or Vice President of the Board is authorized to execute and the Secretary of the Board is authorized to attest this Election Order on behalf of the Board; and the President or Vice President of the Board is authorized to do all other things legal and necessary in connection with the holding and consummation of the Election. Section 16. Effective Date. This Election Order is effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED February 7, 2019. /s/ Michael C. Johnson President, Board of Trustees Bridge City Independent School District ATTEST: /s/ Jerry McInnis Secretary, Board of Trustees Bridge City Independent School District

SOUTHEAST TRACK & FIELD Congratulations to new district champs Our 22-4A team champions have been crowned and the Bridge City girls and Silsbee boys have earned their team championships. It would have been a giant shock for anyone but Galena Park North Shore to win the team honors in 21-6A with its huge enrollment advantage. Taking nothing away from North Shore, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a congratulatory line for both Beaumont ISD schools for ďŹ elding quite competitive teams and claiming their stacks of medalsâ&#x20AC;Ś. Week two of district meets opens Monday in Anahuac and concludes î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday evening for the District 22-3A schools. East Chambers deďŹ nitely will be among the powers in that one. Down the road at Barbers Hill, the Port Arthur Memorial athletes should be strong on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday afternoon and Friday night at the 21-5A championshipsâ&#x20AC;Ś. 2019 AREA OUTDOOR HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD LEADERS As of Apr. 7 DISCUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Kailynn Williams, Bmt United (junior), 116-6; Boys: Terrance Jackson, Bmt United (junior), 155-6. SHOT PUT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Kailynn Williams, Bmt United (junior), 39-10.5; Boys: Kristopher Ross, PAM (freshman), 53-2, new school record at Memorial. HIGH JUMP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Caryss Carpenter, Bridge City (freshman), 5-4; Boys: Trey Anderson, East Chambers (sophomore), 6-7. LONG JUMP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Jacie Droddy, PNG (senior), 18-5.5; Boys: î&#x20AC;&#x201C;addeus Johnson, Bmt West Brook (senior), 23-6. TRIPLE JUMP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Honestee Holman, Silsbee (junior), 38-2; Boys: Drezden Brannon, Bmt United (senior), 47-3.5. POLE VAULT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Mackenzie Davis, OrangeďŹ eld (senior), 9-9; Boys: Michael Vargas, Bmt West Brook (sophomore), 12-0. 100 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Jacie Droddy, PNG (senior), 11.84; Boys: Josh Mazyck, Nederland (sophomore), 10.67. 200 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Jacie Droddy, PNG (senior), 24.88; Boys: Bryce Anderson, Bmt West Brook (freshman), 22.03. 400 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Aniya

Duhon, PA Memorial (senior), 60.21; Boys: Jessie Davis, Beaumont United (senior), 49.58. 800 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Katelynn Helm, OrangeďŹ eld (freshman), 2:20.76; Boys: Lamont Freeman, PAM (junior), 1:59.46. 1,600 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Maddison Helm, OrangeďŹ eld (junior), 5:37.58; Boys: Eli Peveto, LC-Mauriceville (senior), 4:27.09. 3,200 METERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Maddison Helm, OrangeďŹ eld (junior), 12:06.34; Boys: Eli Peveto, LC-Mauriceville (senior), 9:15.75. 100-METER HURDLES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Shelby Walker, HamshireFannett (senior), 15.81. 110-METER HURDLES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Boys: Harold Mosley, PAM (junior), 14.41. 300-METER HURDLES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Briana Mouton, Bmt United (senior), 47.24; Boys: Harrison Seals, Beaumont United (senior), 39.33. 400-METER RELAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Bmt United (Brianna Howard, Halee Simon, Daja Maxie, Cameron Dill) 48.96; Boys: Port Arthur Memorial (James Ward, Micheal Odoms, Allen SantosWilliams, Tyrence Augusta), 42.14. 800-METER RELAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Bmt United (Briana Mouton, Shyann Brydson, Kelsey Jackson, Shunteria Mitchell) 1:44.00; Boys: PAM (Micheal Odoms, James Ward, Jatavian Neal, Tyrence Augusta), 1:27.71. 1,600-METER RELAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls: Bmt United (Kelsey Jackson, Shunteria Mitchell, Briana Mouton, Halee Simon) 4:06.60; Boys: PA Memorial (Jaylon Guilbeau, Allen SantosWilliams, Jatavian Neal, Lamont Freeman) 3:21.05. District 22-3A Track Meet April 8 & 11, 2019 Site: Kyle White Stadium, Anahuac HS 22-3A schools for track are East Chambers, Anahuac, Buna, Hardin, Kirbyville, Kountze, OrangeďŹ eld, Warren District 21-5A Track Meet April 10 & 11, 2019 Site: Eagle Stadium, Barbers Hill HS 21-5A schools for track are Barbers Hill, Vidor, Port Arthur Memorial, Nederland, Port Neches-Groves, Dayton, Cleveland

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EXHIBIT A ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas 77611 Polls open 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. EXHIBIT B EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS AND TIMES Voting by early ballot will be each weekday at Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas 77611 Monday, April 22 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 26 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 29 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p.m.

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Korner Saints out of the Super Bowl. After the vote, Saints Coach Sean Payton said it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just that game, but also referred to the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers where the Saints beneďŹ ted from questionable pass interference call against Joe Haden vs. New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara. On a fourth-and-one, Haden was called for pass interference, a 31-yard penalty that set up a touchdown, and the Saints went on to win, 31-28. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e loss killed the Steelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; playoďŹ&#x20AC; chances. Steelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; President Art Rooney II said that the change is a oneyear move, and that although the team was against expanding replay, it was a good compromise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it went pretty good,â&#x20AC;? Rooney commented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wound up passing a replay rule that I think is pretty narrow. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in for one year and we will see how it goes.â&#x20AC;? Rooney also weighed in on several other topics at the end of the meeting, including the idea of adding an eighth oďŹ&#x192;cial, one who could be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sky judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who would be in the booth. Other ideas discussed at the meeting was to allow both teams to possess the football at least one time in overtime, even if the ďŹ rst team to handle the ball scores. Also eliminate the overtime coin toss so that the winner of the initial coin toss to begin the game may choose to kick or receive or decide which goal to defend. Another is to subject all plays and personal fouls that occur during the game to coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; challenge by teams or by instant replay oďŹ&#x192;cials. Safety-related designated player fouls (called or not called) should be subject to the coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; challenge in the instant replay system. Scoring plays and turnovers negated by a foul will be subject to an automatic review by the instant-replay system. Also, all fourth-down plays that are spotted short of the ďŹ rstdown marker or goal line will be subject to automatic review by the instant replay system. KWICKIESâ&#x20AC;ŚPerhaps the sport of basketball should follow the NFL in scrutinizing some of the rules and calls that can make a diďŹ&#x20AC;erence in the outcome of a game. For example, in the Final Four semiďŹ nal game, Virginia was driving downcourt with seven seconds left trailing Auburn 62-60 when the ball hit the Cavaliersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dribbler in the leg. He picked it up and kept dribbling without a double-dribble being called. Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karl Guy

From Page 2B tried a desperation shot from the corner with 1,7 seconds left but was fouled and calmly sunk all three free throws, giving his team a controversial 63-62 victory and a berth in Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national championship game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who played the Cavs on even terms before loosing 85-77 in overtime. Congrats are in order for Little Cypress-Mauricevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sophomore Jack Burke, who successfully defended his title as the District 22-4A golf champion, winning the two-day event at Henry Homberg Course by a whopping nine strokes (72-72â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 144). î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bears, who are headed to the regional tournament, fell one shot short to Hardin-JeďŹ&#x20AC;erson. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Lady Bears also ďŹ nished second behind H-J, were led by freshman Montana Dileo, who was the second medalist with her rounds of 81-82â&#x20AC;&#x201D;163. Jacob Hurtubise, the speedy leadoďŹ&#x20AC; batter for Army and a West Point teammate of my grandson Logan Smith, led the nation in stolen bases last year as a freshman is on his way to repeating that honor this year. Besides batting .324 and drawing 25 walks, he already has swiped 25 bases for the Black Knights, who are 17-14 for the season and 6-4 in Patriot Conference games. Despite leading the Valero Texas Open after the ďŹ rst three rounds, Si Woo Kim, the Players Championship winner in 2017, dropped into a tie for fourth place after an even par 72, clearing the way for Corey Conners, who ďŹ red a 66 Sunday to win the event over Charley HoďŹ&#x20AC;man by two strokes. JUST BETWEEN USâ&#x20AC;Śî&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Houston Astros and the New York Yankees are involved in a three-game series at Minute Maid Park that began Monday and concludes today. Both teams went into the series with threegame winning streaks but won Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game much diďŹ&#x20AC;erently. Houston went into the bottom of the eighth inning trailing Oakland 8-6, tying up the game with a bases-loaded walk oďŹ&#x20AC; Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ace reliever Blake Treinen. Houston worked Treinen for three ninthinning walks, the last being a four-pitch base-on-balls to Jose Altuve with the bases loaded giving the Astros a 9-8 win. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Yankees won the old-fashioned way by clouting seven home runs at Baltimore and thrashing the Orioles 15-3. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Yanks tied a franchise record of seven homers in a road game that was set May 30,1961 when Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Moose Skowron each belted two roundtrippers while Yogi Berra hit the other one.

A LOS VOTANTES CALIFICADOS RESIDENTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BRIDGE CITY: SE NOTIFICA que se llevarĂĄ a cabo una elecciĂłn en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bridge City el sĂĄbado 4 de mayo de 2019 en obediencia a una orden debidamente presentada por la Junta de SĂndicos del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bridge City con fecha del 7 de febrero de 2019, la cual expresa sustancialmente lo siguiente: EN VISTA DE QUE la Junta ha determinado que es necesario y conveniente convocar y celebrar una elecciĂłn para obtener la autorizaciĂłn de los votantes para emitir dichos bonos; y EN VISTA DE QUE el Distrito celebrarĂĄ uno o mĂĄs convenios electorales (en conjunto, los â&#x20AC;&#x153;Convenios Electoralesâ&#x20AC;?) con el Condado de Orange, Texas, a travĂŠs del Administradora de Elecciones del Condado (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Administradorâ&#x20AC;?) y posiblemente otras subdivisiones polĂticas (los â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participantesâ&#x20AC;?), en conformidad con las leyes del Estado de Texas (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Estadoâ&#x20AC;?) y las leyes federales aplicables. AHORA, POR LO TANTO, LA JUNTA DE SĂ?NDICOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BRIDGE CITY ORDENA QUE: SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 1. CONVOCACIĂ&#x201C;N DE LA ELECCIĂ&#x201C;N, fecha, electores elegibles y horarios. Se celebrarĂĄ una elecciĂłn (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;ElecciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?) el sĂĄbado 4 de mayo de 2019 (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;DĂa de ElecciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), fecha que es setenta y ocho (78) dĂas o mĂĄs posterior a la fecha de la adopciĂłn de esta orden (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orden de Ele ciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?), dentro del Distrito y por todo el territorio del mismo, en la cual todos los votantes habilitados residentes del Distrito tendrĂĄn derecho a votar. Por la presente la Junta halla que celebrar la ElecciĂłn en dicha fecha es de interĂŠs pĂşblico. El horario en el cual estarĂĄn abiertos los lugares de votaciĂłn el DĂa de ElecciĂłn serĂĄ de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 2. PRECINTOS ELECTORALES, lugares de votaciĂłn, funcionarios electorales. Salvo que se disponga de otro modo en la presente, los precintos para el DĂa de ElecciĂłn establecidos con el fin de celebrar la ElecciĂłn y los lugares de votaciĂłn designados para los precintos de la ElecciĂłn serĂĄn como se indican en el Anexo A de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn. Los jueces y los jueces alternos de precintos para la ElecciĂłn serĂĄn design dos en conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral de Texas (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;CĂłdigo Electoralâ&#x20AC;?). En caso de que el Superintendente, o su representante designado, determinare periĂłdicamente que (a) un lugar de votaciĂłn designado mĂĄs adelante no estĂĄ disponible o no es adecuado para tal uso, o que serĂa para el mejor interĂŠs del Distrito reubicar dicho lugar de votaciĂłn, o (b) un juez presidente o juez presidente alterno designado mĂĄs adelante deja de esta habilitado o ya no estĂŠ disponible, por la presente el Superintendente, o su representante designado, estĂĄ autorizado para designar por escrito un lugar de votaciĂłn, un juez presidente o un juez presidente alterno sustitutos, y corregir o modificar los anexos de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, dando dicho aviso en conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral y segĂşn lo considere suficiente. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 3. PROPOSICIĂ&#x201C;N. En la ElecciĂłn se presentarĂĄ la siguiente proposiciĂłn (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;ProposiciĂłnâ&#x20AC;?) ante los votantes habilitados residentes del Distrito: PROPOSICIĂ&#x201C;N A DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BRIDGE CITY ÂżSe deberĂĄ autorizar a la Junta de SĂndicos (la â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juntaâ&#x20AC;?) del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bridge City (el â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distritoâ&#x20AC;?) a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o mĂĄs series o plazos, por la cantidad de $46,100,000 para construcciĂłn, adquisiciĂłn y equipamiento de edificios escolares en el Distrito (incluye la rehabilitaciĂłn, renovaciĂłn, ampliaciĂłn y/o mejora de los mismos), incluyendo, en orden de prioridad, (1) la construcciĂłn y equipamiento de una nueva escuela media, (2) adiciones de salones de clases y otras mejoras en Bridge City Elementary School, (3) adiciones de salones de clases y otras mejoras en Bridge City Intermediate School, y (4) la construcciĂłn y equipamiento de un edificio de educaciĂłn de carreras tĂŠcnicas en Bridge City High School, dichos bonos vencerĂĄn, incluyendo sin limitaciĂłn, una escuela media, devengarĂĄn interĂŠs y serĂĄn emitidos y vendidos en conformidad con la ley al momento de su emisiĂłn; y se deberĂĄ autorizar a la Junta a imponer y prendar, y hacer tasar y recaudar impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito, suficientes, sin lĂmite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interĂŠs de los bonos, y los costos de cualquier acuerdo de crĂŠdito (incluidos acuerdos de crĂŠdito firmados o autorizados en anticipo, relaciĂłn o conexiĂłn con los bonos), todo esto segĂşn lo autorizado por la ConstituciĂłn y las leyes del Estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de AmĂŠrica? SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 4. BOLETAS DE VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N. Las boletas de votaciĂłn cumplirĂĄn con los requisitos del CĂłdigo Electoral y tendrĂĄn escrito o impreso lo siguiente: BOLETA OFICIAL DE VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N PROPOSICIĂ&#x201C;N A DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BRIDGE CITY [ ] A FAVOR ) [ ] EN CONTRA La emisiĂłn de $46,100,000 en bonos de edificios escolares para la construcciĂłn, adquisiciĂłn y equipamiento de edificios escolares en el Distrito (incluye la rehabilitaciĂłn, renovaciĂłn, ampliaciĂłn y/o mejora de los mismos), incluyendo, en orden de prioridad, (1) la construcciĂłn y equipamiento de una nueva escuela media, (2) adiciones de salones de clases y otras mejoras en Bridge City Elementary School, (3) adiciones de salones de clases y otras mejoras en Bridge City Intermediate School, y (4) la construcciĂłn y equipamiento de un edificio de educaciĂłn de carreras tĂŠcnicas en Bridge City High School, y la imposiciĂłn del impuesto para el pago de los mismos. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 5. VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N. Se podrĂĄn usar mĂĄquinas de votaciĂłn electrĂłnica para celebrar y llevar a cabo la ElecciĂłn el DĂa de la ElecciĂłn; sin embargo, se dispone que, en caso de que no sea posible el uso de dichas mĂĄquinas de votaciĂłn electrĂłnica, la ElecciĂłn se pueda celebrar el DĂa de la ElecciĂłn mediante el uso de boletas de votaciĂłn de papel (salvo que se disponga lo contrario en esta secciĂłn). Se pueden usar mĂĄquinas de votaciĂłn electrĂłnica o boletas de votaciĂłn de papel para la votaciĂłn anticipada en persona (salvo que se disponga lo contrario en esta secciĂłn). En conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral, el Distrito deberĂĄ proporcionar por lo menos un sistema de votaciĂłn de fĂĄcil acceso en cada lugar de votaciĂłn utilizado en la ElecciĂłn. Dicho sistema de votaciĂłn cumplirĂĄ con las leyes de Texas y federales que establecen el requisito para sistemas de votaciĂłn que permitan a los votantes con discapacidades fĂsicas emitir un voto secreto. Se podrĂĄn usar boletas de papel para la votaciĂłn anticipada por correo. Cada votante que desee votar a favor de la ProposiciĂłn marcarĂĄ la boleta indicando â&#x20AC;&#x153;A FAVORâ&#x20AC;? de la ProposiciĂłn, y cada votante que desee votar en contra de la ProposiciĂłn marcarĂĄ la boleta indicando â&#x20AC;&#x153;EN CONTRAâ&#x20AC;? de la ProposiciĂłn. La votaciĂłn se realizarĂĄ en conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 6. VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N ANTICIPADA. Por la presente la Junta designa al Administrador como oficial de votaciĂłn anticipada regular para el Distrito. La votaciĂłn anticipada, tanto en persona como por correo, se llevarĂĄ a cabo en conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral. La votaciĂłn anticipada en persona se llevarĂĄ a cabo en los lugares, las fechas y los horarios como se muestran en el Anexo B. La votaciĂłn anticipada en persona empezarĂĄ el lunes 22 de abril de 2019 y terminarĂĄ el martes 30 de abril de 2019. Para que la puedan usar aquellos votantes que por ley tienen derecho a votar por anticipado por correo, el oficial de votaciĂłn anticipada proporcionarĂĄ a cada votante una boleta de votaciĂłn con instrucciones para marcar la boleta indicando si vota â&#x20AC;&#x153;A FAVORâ&#x20AC;? o â&#x20AC;&#x153;EN CONTRAâ&#x20AC;? de cada ProposiciĂłn. La direcciĂłn postal a donde pueden enviarse las solicitudes de boletas de votaciĂłn por correo y los votos emitidos por correo es la siguiente: Orange County Elections Administrator, 123 S. 6th Street, O ange, Texas 77630. Por la presente se autoriza e instruye al Administrador a que designe un consejo de boletas de votaciĂłn anticipada y a los demĂĄs funcionarios necesarios para la celebraciĂłn de la votaciĂłn anticipada para la ElecciĂłn. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 7. CELEBRACIĂ&#x201C;N DE LA ELECCIĂ&#x201C;N. La ElecciĂłn la llevarĂĄn a cabo funcionarios electorales, incluidos jueces y jueces alternos o funcionarios de los precintos designados por la Junta en conformidad con los Convenios Electorales, el CĂłdigo de EducaciĂłn, el CĂłdigo Electoral y la ConstituciĂłn y leyes del Estado y de los Estados Unidos de AmĂŠrica. El Presidente de la Junta de SĂndicos, el Superintendente y sus respectivos representantes designados estĂĄn autorizados a celebrar, firmar y formalizar uno o mĂĄs Convenios Electorales, en conformidad con las disposiciones aplicables del CĂłdigo Electoral. Por la presente se incorporan a esta Orden de ElecciĂłn los tĂŠrminos y las disposiciones de cada Convenio Electoral. En la medida de que existiere algĂşn conflicto entre esta Orden de ElecciĂłn y un Convenio Electoral, los tĂŠrminos y las disposiciones del Convenio Electoral prevalecerĂĄn, y el Presidente de la Junta de SĂndicos, el Superintendente y sus respectivos representantes designados estĂĄn auto izados a realizar correcciones, cambios, revisiones y modificaciones de ese tipo a esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, incluso a sus anexos, segĂşn lo consideren necesario o adecuado para cumplir con el Convenio Electoral, para cumplir con la ley estatal y federal aplicable y para poner en prĂĄctica la intenciĂłn de la Junta, como queda de manifiesto a travĂŠs de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn. El Administrador serĂĄ responsable de establecer la estaciĂłn central de conteo de los votos emitidos en la ElecciĂłn y de designar el personal necesario para dicha estaciĂłn. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 8. MATERIALES BILINGĂ&#x153;ES DE LA ELECCIĂ&#x201C;N. Todos los avisos, instrucciones y boletas de votaciĂłn relacionados con la ElecciĂłn serĂĄn proporcionados a los votantes tanto en inglĂŠs como en espaĂąol, y se pondrĂĄn a disposiciĂłn personas capaces de actuar como traductores en inglĂŠs y en espaĂąol para asistir a los votantes de habla hispana a entender y participar en el proceso electoral. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 9. ENTREGA DE VOTOS EMITIDOS, conteo, tabulaciĂłn, escrutinio de resultados, declaraciĂłn de resultados. Las boletas de votaciĂłn serĂĄn contadas por uno o mĂĄs equipos de funcionarios electorales designados por los jueces presidentes, y cada equipo estarĂĄ integrado por dos funcionarios electorales o mĂĄs. DespuĂŠs de concluir sus responsabilidades bajo el CĂłdigo Electoral, que incluyen el recuento de los votos emitidos y la tabulaciĂłn de los resultados, el juez presidente deberĂĄ entregar una declaraciĂłn por escrito con los resultados de la ElecciĂłn al Distrito de acuerdo con el CĂłdigo Electoral. La Junta harĂĄ el escrutinio y declararĂĄ los resultados de la ElecciĂłn. Si una mayorĂa de los votantes habilitados, residentes del Distrito que votan en la ElecciĂłn, incluso aquellos que votan por anticipado, votaran a favor de la ProposiciĂłn, entonces serĂĄ autorizada la emisiĂłn y venta de los bonos descritos en tal ProposiciĂłn por la cantidad indicada en la misma, y los bonos serĂĄn emitidos y vendidos al precio o precios y en ciertas denominaciones que la Junta determine que sea en el mejor interĂŠs del Distrito. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 10. CAPACITACIĂ&#x201C;N DE LOS FUNCIONARIOS ELECTORALES. En conformidad con el CĂłdigo Electoral, se podrĂĄ realizar un curso pĂşblico de capacitaciĂłn para todos los funcionarios y oficiales electorales segĂşn lo planifique o contrate el Administrador. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 11: AVISO DE ELECCIĂ&#x201C;N. Se publicarĂĄ el Aviso de la ElecciĂłn, declarando en esencia el contenido de esta Orden de la ElecciĂłn una vez en inglĂŠs y en espaĂąol, en un periĂłdico que se publique dentro del territorio del Distrito o, si no se publica ninguno en el territorio del Distrito, en un periĂłdico de circulaciĂłn general en el territorio del Distrito, al menos diez (10) dĂas antes y no mĂĄs de treinta (30) dĂas antes del DĂa de ElecciĂłn. TambiĂŠn se darĂĄ Aviso de la ElecciĂłn mediante la colocaciĂłn de una copia sustancial de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, tanto en inglĂŠs como en espaĂąol, (i) el DĂa de ElecciĂłn y durante el periodo de votaciĂłn anticipada en persona en un lugar destacado en cada lugar de votaciĂłn y (ii) a mĂĄs tardar el vigĂŠsimo primer (21.er) dĂa antes de la ElecciĂłn, en el tablero de anuncios utilizado para colocar los avisos de las asambleas de la Junta y en tres (3) lugares pĂşblicos dentro de los lĂmites del Distrito. AdemĂĄs, esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, junto con el Aviso de ElecciĂłn y el contenido de la ProposiciĂłn, se colocarĂĄn en el sitio web del Distrito, tanto en inglĂŠs como en espaĂąol, durante los veintiĂşn (21) dĂas previos a la ElecciĂłn. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 12. AVISO DE ASAMBLEA. La Junta halla, determina, detalla y declara oficialmente que se colocĂł un aviso por escrito con la fecha, la hora, el lugar y el asunto de la asamblea en la cual esta Orden de ElecciĂłn es adoptada, en un tablero de anuncios ubicado en un lugar conveniente para el pĂşblico en las oficinas administrativas del Distrito por al menos setenta y dos (72) horas antes de la hora programada de la asamblea; que se dio aviso telefĂłnico o telegrĂĄfico de tal asamblea a todos los medios de prensa que acordaron pagar cualquier y todo gasto incurrido por elDistrito en conexiĂłn con la entrega de dicho aviso, ambos como lo requiere la Ley de Asambleas PĂşblicas, CapĂtulo 551 del CĂłdigo de Gobierno de Texas y sus enmiendas, y que tal asamblea estuvo abierta al pĂşblico segĂşn lo requiere la ley en todo momento en que esta Orden de ElecciĂłn y su asunto fueron tratados, considerados y se tomaron medidas oficiales. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 13. DECLARACIĂ&#x201C;N DE INFORMACIĂ&#x201C;N OBLIGATORIA. (a) Conforme a la SecciĂłn 3.009 del CĂłdigo Electoral de Texas: (i) el lenguaje de la proposiciĂłn que aparecerĂĄ en la boleta de votaciĂłn se describe en la SecciĂłn 4 de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, (ii) los propĂłsitos para los cuales se autorizarĂĄn los bonos se describen en la SecciĂłn 3 de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, (iii) la cantidad de capital de bonos a autorizar se describe en la SecciĂłn 3 de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, (iv) si la emisiĂłn de bonos es autorizada por los votantes, se pueden aplicar los impuestos suficientes, sin lĂmite de tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital anual y los intereses de los bonos y los costos de cualquier acuerdo de crĂŠdito, como se describe en la SecciĂłn 3 de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, (v) los bonos autorizados conforme a esta Orden de ElecciĂłn pueden emitirse para vencer durante un perĂodo que no exceda los treinta (30) aĂąos a partir de su fecha de emisiĂłn y devengar interĂŠs a la tasa o tasas (que no excedan la tasa mĂĄxima ahora o de aquĂ en adelante permitida por ley), conforme lo autoriza la ley y lo determina la Junta, (vi) al comienzo del aĂąo fiscal actual del Distrito, la cantidad total del capital pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda del Distrito era de $14,400,000 y la cantidad total de interĂŠs pendiente sobre las obligaciones de deuda del Distrito era de $5,340,345, y (vii) la tasa del impuesto ad valorem para el servicio de deuda del Distrito a la fecha de adopciĂłn de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn es de $0.13 por cada $100 de tasaciĂłn de propiedad gravable. (b) SegĂşn las condiciones del mercado a la fecha de esta Orden de ElecciĂłn, la tasa de interĂŠs mĂĄxima efectiva neta para cualquier serie de bonos se estima en 4.50%. Dicha tasa de interĂŠs mĂĄxima estimada se provee a tĂtulo informativo, pero no es un lĂmite sobre la tasa de interĂŠs a la que podrĂan venderse los bonos o cualquier serie de ellos. AdemĂĄs, el estimado contenido en esta subsecciĂłn (b): (i) se basa en determinadas suposiciones (incluidas las suposiciones acerca de las condiciones prevalecientes del mercado y econĂłmicas al (a los) momento(s) de la emisiĂłn de los bonos) y se deriva de las proyecciones obtenidas del asesor financiero del Distrito, (ii) estĂĄ sujeto a cambios en la medida en que los hechos, las circunstancias y las condiciones reales prevalecientes al momento de la emisiĂłn de los bonos difieran de tales suposiciones y proyecciones, (iii) se provee solamente para cumplir los requisitos de la SecciĂłn 3.009 del CĂłdigo Electoral de Texas y sin ningĂşn otro propĂłsito, sin ninguna garantĂa de que tales proyecciones se realizarĂĄn, y (iv) no estĂĄ previsto para dar y no da lugar a un contrato con los votantes o limitar la autoridad de la Junta de emitir bonos de acuerdo con la ProposiciĂłn presentada por esta Orden de ElecciĂłn. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 14. AUTORIDAD DEL SUPERINTENDENTE. El Superintendente tendrĂĄ la autoridad para tomar, o hacer que se tomen, todas las medidas razonables o necesarias para asegurar que la ElecciĂłn sea celebrada de forma justa y que los resultados sean debidamente contados y tabulados para ser escrutados por la Junta, medidas que por la presente son ratificadas y confirmadas. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 15. AUTORIZACIĂ&#x201C;N PARA FIRMAR. El Presidente o el Vicepresidente de la Junta estĂĄ autorizado a firmar, y el Secretario de la Junta estĂĄ autorizado a atestiguar esta Orden de ElecciĂłn en nombre de la Junta; y el Presidente o Vicepresidente de la Junta estĂĄ autorizado a tomarcualquier otra medida legal y necesaria en relaciĂłn con la celebraciĂłn y consumaciĂłn de la ElecciĂłn. SECCIĂ&#x201C;N 16. FECHA DE ENTRADA EN VIGENCIA. Esta Orden de ElecciĂłn entra en vigencia inmediatamente despuĂŠs de su aceptaciĂłn y aprobaciĂłn. ADOPTADA Y APROBADA el 7 de febrero de 2019. /firma/ Michael C. Johnson Presidente de la Junta de SĂndicos Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bridge City ATESTIGUA: /firma/ Jerry McInnis Secretario de la Junta de SĂndicos Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bridge City ANEXO A LUGARES DE VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N PARA EL DĂ?A DE ELECCIĂ&#x201C;N Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas 77611 Las casillas electorales abren de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. ANEXO B LUGARES Y HORARIOS DE VOTACIĂ&#x201C;N ANTICIPADA La votaciĂłn anticipada serĂĄ en dĂas hĂĄbiles en Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas 77611 Lunes 22 de abril 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Martes 23 de abril 8:00 a. m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p. m., MiĂŠrcoles 24 de abril 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Jueves 25 de abril 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Viernes 26 de abril 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Lunes 29 de abril 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., Martes 30 de abril 8:00 a. m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p. m.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Dare to Hope in God Mark Vroegop Contributing Writer desiringGod.org We step into this world with a cry. Although none of us remembers the moment, the first sound we uttered after leaving the warm and protected confines of our mother’s womb was a loud protest. We enter, wailing. To cry is human. However, we aren’t the only part of the created order expressing sorrow. The apostle Paul says that the entire creation groans (Romans 8:22). Along with the fall of Adam, the created world was infected with the broken effects of sin. Death is the ultimate reminder that something is not right with the world. But there are other examples: cancer, addictions, failed marriages, relational conflict, loneliness, and abuse. We don’t stop crying after birth. It continues because the world is broken. While tears and sorrow are part of our humanity, there is an often-neglected prayer language in the Bible for our travels through a broken world: lament. What Is Lament? Lament is not the same as crying, however. It’s different. And it’s uniquely Christian. The Bible is filled with this song of sorrow. Over a third of the Psalms are laments. The book of Lamentations weeps over the destruction of Jerusalem. Jesus lamented in the final hours of his life. But lament is different than crying because lament is a form of prayer. It is more than just the expression of sorrow or the venting of emotion. Lament talks to God about pain. And it has a unique purpose: trust. It is a divinely-given invitation to pour out our fears, frustrations, and sorrows for the purpose of helping us to renew our confidence in God. Four Elements of Lament As Psalm 13 illustrates, most laments feature four essential elements: Turn to God. Often a lament begins by an address to

God: “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” (Psalm 13:1). The point is that the person in pain chooses to talk to God about what is happening. Bring your complaint. Every lament features some kind of complaint: “How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” (Psalm 13:2). More than a sinful rehearsing of our anger, biblical lament humbly and honestly identifies the pain, questions, and frustrations raging in our souls. Ask boldly for help. Seeking God’s help while in pain is an act of faith: “Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, lest my enemy say, ‘I have prevailed over him,’ lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken” (Psalm 13:3–4). Unremitting sorrow can create a deadly silence as we give in to despair (“there’s no hope”) or denial (“everything’s fine”). But lament invites us to dare to hope in God’s promises as we ask for his help. Choose to trust. This is the destination for our laments. All roads lead here: “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me” (Psalm 13:5–6). More than the stages of grief, this prayer language moves us to renew our commitment to trust in God as we navigate the brokenness of life. Lament is the prayer language for God’s people as they live in a world marred by sin. It is how we talk to God about our sorrows as we renew our hope in his sovereign care. To cry is human, but to lament is Christian. Why Is Lament Christian? The practice of lament is one of the most theologically informed actions a person can take. While crying is fundamental to humanity, Christians lament because they know God is sovereign and good. Christians know his

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities

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

Colony Baptist Church 13353 FM 1130 • Orange PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

promises in the Scriptures. We believe in God’s power to deliver. We know the tomb is empty, and Jesus is alive. And yet we still experience pain and sorrow. Lament is the language for living between the poles of a hard life and trusting in God’s sovereignty. It is a prayer form for people who are waiting for the day Jesus will return and make everything right. Christians don’t just mourn; we long for God to end the pain. Lament prayers take faith. Talking to God instead of getting sinfully angry or embittered requires biblical conviction. Laying out the messy struggles of your soul and then asking — again and again — for God to help you requires a solid theological mooring. Laments turn toward God when sorrow tempts you to run from him. Laments interpret the world through a biblical lens. Christians lament because we know the long arc of God’s plan: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We know the cause of all lament: sin. And we read in Revelation about the ending of all laments: He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4) Therefore, Christians not only mourn the brokenness of the world, but we also long for the day when all weeping will cease. We wonder, “How long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13:1). Anyone can cry. But only Christians can faithfully lament. Learn to Lament Since life is full of sorrows, and since the Bible is clear about the plan of God, Christians should be competent la-

menters. We should regularly talk to God about our sorrows and struggles. Christians should learn to lament. One way to start would be to more regularly read lament psalms. Start with Psalms 10, 13, 22, and 77. And then move to the other forty-plus laments in the book of Psalms. You’ll find lament psalms for personal grief and corporate suffering. There are laments for moments of repentance and for when you long for justice. As you read these psalms, certain phrases will become your own. You’ll probably be surprised how connected you are to the words you read. Laments tend to become personal quickly. Another approach would be to study a lament psalm by looking for each of the four elements I mentioned: turning to God, bringing your complaint, asking boldly, and choosing to trust. Once you find examples of each element, consider writing your own lament. See if you can follow the flow of the text as you tell God about your struggle. Remember each psalm was written by a real person with real problems. Writing your own lament beautifully combines rich theology with real emotions. Until Jesus returns, the world will be marked by tears. Children will continue to be born and their first cry will announce their arrival into a broken world. To cry is human, but to lament is Christian. Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, and the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament. The above article was published April 6, 2019 on the website desiringGod. org.

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

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

Starlight

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

Faith United Methodist Church

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

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 611 N. 9th St. • Orange

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

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

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH 3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Estate Sale this Fri. from 9-2 & Sat., from 10-4. Located at 14061 FM 105 in Orange, 77630. This is a fully furnished New Orleans styled home. Here are a few of the items: Baby Grand Piano, Foyer cabinet, Kitchen table & chairs, Coffee table, King & queen beds, Large Armoire, Night stands , TV’s, Chest of drawers, Large shelf , Paintings, and much more,

Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7 p.m. inside the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Please call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for more information.

HOUSE FOR SALE For Sale - Owner Finance home at 506 Border St., 3/1, 2 Story, large lot. $39,500 w/ $3500 down. $36,000 at 10% Int for 10 years. P&I $475.75 month 409-221-5848

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BR Houses for Rent in Orange / Little Cypress area. All bills paid, appliances & A/C included. No deposit. Please call 409330-1641 or 409988-9336. 1 & 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartments for lease. Chateau Royale, 208 10th Street in Orange. 409-886-4176 For Rent in Bridge City at 206 Hazel St, in Shady Estates Mobile Home Park. Roomy 2 BR/2 BA mobile home, CAH, large covered porch and carport. $775 month, must pass background check and NO pets. 409-330-0933

LOT FOR SALE Residential lot 72x40 dry in Harvey. Ready to build on additional width possible. Located on Billeaud Drive. $17,000 For more info 409-735-4875.

HELP WANTED

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Senior Care Caregivers needed to assist with Personal Care, Companionship, Hopital Recovery, Mobility & Light Housekeeping. To apply call us at 409-892-7494 or visti our website at HomeInstead.com/216

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS

RV FOR RENT Rv For Rent: RV at Peggy’s on the Bayou available for couple or single person only. Includes a Flat screen TV, Dish Satellite, all bills paid except for propane. $250 deposit/$500 Mo. 409-988-3918 RV SPACE FOR RENT

High & Dry RV Space on private property for rent. $350/30 amp or $400/ 50 amp trailer off Highway 87 in LCMISD. Price inc. water/sewer & electricity. Please call 409-779-1492, leave a message will call back.

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241

APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RALPH HAWKINS, Deceased, were issued on February, 13, 2019, in Cause No. P18365, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: THEODOSIA HAWKINSRANGER, a/k/a THEODOSIA HAWKINS. 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. c/o: George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

Dated the 9th day of April, 2019.

George B. Barron

George B. Barron Attorney for Executrix SBT No.: 01817500 P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

TRACTOR WORK

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. The 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention at anytime, 24/7. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273. Please do not hesitate to reach out to someone whom can help you during a crisis.

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and

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Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage

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Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Al-Anon meets Sundays and Weds., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation.

charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr. texas.gov

409-670-2040

Vin#2G1WW12E949318257 04 CHEV Owed $331.75

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The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. The Jackson Community Center will be offering fast tax refund and electronic filing to eligible families and individuals earning up to 54,000 or less by appointment only. This service will continue until April 15. The JCC is located at 520 W. Decatur Ave in Orange and is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10 am to 5 pm, and every other Saturday. Please call to schedule an appointment, or you can contact Elizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@ gmail.com. AARP Tax Filing Assistance is offered at the Orange Public Library. IRS (Internal Revenue Service) certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 12, and on Monday, April 15. April 15 is the last day to file 2018 taxes. Bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID); Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents; Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents; Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G); Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); Records of any Capital Gains and Losses; Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements; and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns. Call Richard Porter at 409.883.0698 or email porter4897@ sbcglobal.net

CRUISING THE WORLD ACROSS 1. *Measured in knots 6. Kendrick Lamar’s genre 9. High school breakout 13. More lax 14. Female gametes 15. Rice wine 16. Verdi’s output 17. X 18. Chilled, two words 19. *San Diego and San Francisco connection 21. *Budapest and Belgrade connection 23. Greek H 24. H. H. Munro’s pen name 25. ____ De Triomphe 28. Old World duck 30. Accept without proof 35. Through, to a poet 37. What the Big Bad Wolf did 39. TV and radio 40. Observer 41. Letter-shaped girder 43. Month of Purim 44. What hoarders do 46. Tallest volcano in Europe 47. Trending one online 48. *Phnom Penh and Vientiane connection 50. Lazily 52. Antonym of keep 53. Cathedral area 55. “High” drink 57. *Iquitos and Santarem connection 60. *Shanghai and Jingzhou connection 64. Walter Mondale’s nickname 65. A try 67. Like an unwelcome neighbor 68. Hunter’s fake duck 69. R&B Charles 70. Clear the board 71. “Hurry!” acronym

72. Often follows to 73. Bullseye game DOWN 1. Pig trough stuff 2. The biggest bear 3. Biz bigwig 4. Fear-inspiring 5. Author’s first copies 6. Campus drillers 7. Hail to Maria 8. Bamboo-eating bear 9. Hokkaido people 10. Bed with bars 11. *French Riviera port 12. WSW opposite 15. Opposite of pluralism 20. Iambus, pl. 22. Theodor Geisel, ____ Dr. Seuss 24. Term of endearment, with pie 25. Mr. T and friends 26. Mother Goose’s poem 27. Floorboard sound 29. *Wittenberg and Dresden connection 31. Clothing joint 32. Milk dispenser 33. *Port in Biscayne Bay 34. Dog-____ pages 36. Approximately, two words 38. Ollivanders’ merchandise, sing. 42. *Island country off the coast of Sicily 45. Stylish 49. Government Printing Office 51. Pined 54. Chow down voraciously 56. Greek bazaar 57. Bellicose deity 58. Flexible mineral 59. At the summit 60. Duncan toy 61. One of the Romanovs 62. Marinara quality 63. Beholder’s organs 64. Food safety org. 66. Needlefish

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Thibeaux’s Lawn Service Call for free bids 409-216-9743 or 330-7793 Troy Thibeaux

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Thanks A Million Lutcher Celebrates Milestone Lutcher theater commemorates the milestone of reaching one million patrons attending Lutcher events during the 39th Season with a 'Thanks A Million' celebration at Finding Neverland, April 12, 7:30 p.m. In honor of the momentous triumph the Lutcher staff invites all Finding Neverland patrons to enjoy the festivities including pre-show lobby entertainment, special treats served at intermission, and the chance to win incredible prizes. The 'Thanks A Million' celebration is an evening for the Lutcher to share the excitement of the milestone with patrons and extend appreciation to the many who purchased tickets since 1980 when the theater opened.Managing Director, Lynae Sanford said, "All at the Lutcher Theater would like to extend the most sincere appreciation to Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana for making us your home for Incredible Events for 39 Seasons! A million thanks for a million patrons!" The Lutcher Theater is the prominent presenter of Broadway, national and international tours, award-winning artists, renowned dance and acclaimed children's performances for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

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