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Week of Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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Sheriff Merritt on the lookout for jail safety Dave Rogers

For The Record

Commissioners OK’d a budget transfer for the purchase of 10 new security cameras for the Orange County jail Tuesday. Sheriff Keith Merritt said the expenditure was routine and not in response to two recent hangings in the jail. “It’s nothing to do with any of the recent events, nothing to do with none of that,” Merritt said after commissioners’ court had wrapped up, of the $1,400 expense that included two vacuum cleaners for the jail. “We’re updating some of the cameras that no longer work, or that are always going out. And we’re just replacing them with other cameras.” But Merritt said he was interested in doing everything within his office’s power to suicide-proof the jail. On Feb. 24, 35-year-old Rose Bonilla of Orange County committed suicide by

hanging herself in a cell hours after she’d been arrested for a misdemeanor drug charge. Less than two months Merritt later, on April 6, John Victor Marcotte, 59, of Vidor was found hanging by his neck in the jail infirmary. Discovery by a nurse making early rounds resulted in Marcotte’s life being saved. Originally arrested for a bond forfeiture on a DWI arrest, Marcotte was discharged from a Beaumont hospital last week and transferred to the Jefferson County jail. The sheriff said he had requested an in-person visit by representatives of the Texas Jail Commission in May. “We have identified three places that we needed to put a camera, that we’re allowed to,” the sheriff said.

“Where this [the hangings] happened in the cell, we’re not allowed to have camera coverage. “When I have my meeting with the Texas Jail Commission, hopefully in the first

week of May, we’re going to physically go back there and I’m going to say, ‘Can I stick a camera right there?’ “And I’m looking for them to tell me yes or no. That’s kind of what this meeting is

over.” Bonilla’s death was the fifth in a little more than five years in the county jail. Merritt is in his ninth year as sheriff and says he plans to retire at the end of 2020, when his

third four-year term expires. According to a source familiar with jail operations, both Bonilla and Marcotte used jail sheets to hang themCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

County, deputies seek SBA harmony Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County officials and reps for the county’s sheriff deputies’ union will be looking to feel some more “good vibrations” when they meet today at 1 p.m. at the County Administration Building to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement. The groups have operated under the terms of a CBA that expired in 2013 because no progress could be made toward a new one. But that changed last Wednesday, April 12. When Sheriff Keith Merritt told the leaders of both groups he would never accept a “just cause” provision like the one he inherited when he was first elected in 2009, County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton suggested the county and the deputies sever the rest of the employment conditions and negotiate other details. In a little more than an hour of back-and-forth spread out over a three-hour period, Gregory Cagle, attorney for

“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

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the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Association, and its president, Sgt. Jimmy LeBouef, Carlton found agreement with the terms offered by the county. They said, however, they needed to meet with their rank and file before going forward, and so the negotiations took a week’s break. “We definitely took a large step today,” LeBouef said, “but we still have some little hurdles to overcome. Hopefully that will be ironed out in the next few days or weeks.” Carlton, whose term in office began in 2015, had only an unsuccessful try at contract talks in 2016 to go on. This was the first meeting between the two groups since Sept. 1, 2016. “I feel good about how the negotiations went,” Carlton said. “We got closer than we did in 2016 and, from my understanding, the last time before that, in 2013 and 2014, so I’m feeling good about it.” The union’s reps agreed with the county’s suggestion that a new contract run for 12 months, plus a 12-month “evergreen” period for negotiation; after which an impasse would go to a five-member citizen panel, then a district judge for resolution. The county’s offer included no change in the Sheriff Office Wage and Salary Scale, but a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment. The union members would be subject to the same increase and decrease in pay and or benefits that non-union county employees might receive. The “just cause” issue, Merritt says, means that he can’t get rid of “bad apples” because it robs him of the ability to hire and fire at will. The county’s offer means the deputies will have to negotiate a separate contract with the sheriff. “I think they’re a lot closer than what they’ve ever been before, so I’m encouraged about what tomorrow’s going to bring,” Merritt said Tuesday. “I’m going to find out tomorrow the same as everybody else.”

Quality rustic furniture and home decor handcrafted in Orange County by David Mitchell’s at his Texas Wine Barrel Company. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Repurposed barrels yield sweet decor

Dave Rogers

For The Record

David Mitchell is making a name – and carving out a new niche – in furniture making, a smooth one. Mitchell builds custom furniture – dining room tables, coffee tables, chairs, light fixtures, you name it – from wine and bourbon barrels and sells it from a storefront on Bridge City’s Texas Avenue. “Where can you find quality furniture -- just straight quality furniture – quality furniture built just for you at a good price?” he said recently, overlooking the showroom at his Texas Wine Barrel Company, located at 1055 Texas Ave. “There’s a pretty big market right now for quality rustic furniture and home décor. Even builders are doing farm house style construction.” A native Texan, Mitchell has been in Bridge City for nearly a year. “The economy is real good, people are friendly, and you’re on the water. There are a lot of good factors,” he said. Examples of his Texas Wine Barrel creations are featured on social media sites Facebook, Instagram and Etsy. “How do we get our barrels?” he said. “Wineries use barrels up to a point, and

David Mitchell builds custom furniture – dining room tables, coffee tables, chairs, light fixtures, you name it – from wine and bourbon barrels. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Wine barrels are crafted into furniture as seen here in the show room of the Texas Wine Barrel Company. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

once they can’t use them any longer, they’re sold on a secondary market. “Craftsmen like myself like to make furniture and home décor for people who want unique quality furniture in their home.” Mitchell says his wine barrels come from Napa, California or French vineyards, or bourbon distilleries. He and a partner craft new pieces in a Port Arthur shop. “We do all our custom work in our shop. Whatever custom stain or dimension you’re looking for, we can build it for you,” Mitchell said. “Anything that can be crafted out of a wine barrel, we can do: an end table, a coffee table, a dining table, chairs. There’s a lot of versatility. “And my furniture is all well-made, very solid.” Mitchell says he sells “probably six a week” of his wine-barrel tables. And that’s with little marketing. He hopes to become a regular at Trade Days in Winnie and Orange and First Monday in Canton. “I want to do events on the weekends and during the week build custom orders,” Mitchell said. “Some of the smaller stuff, I build in the store, so people can come in and watch how they are made.”

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BC votes for ‘Inovation’ early start Dave Rogers

For The Record

An earlier start and end to the school year for students of Bridge City Independent School District will be the most noticeable change after the board of education voted 7-0 Monday night to certify BCISD as a “District of Innovation.” The vote also included accepting a 5-year-term for its “DOI plan,” running from April 17, 2017 through April

17, 2022. A 2017-18 district-wide calendar unanimously accepted by trustees in another Monday night vote Lintzen calls for the start of school to be Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 with the last day of class Friday, May 25, 2018. “This calendar offers teach-

ers staff development work days throughout the year,” Todd Lintzen, BCISD superintendent, explained. “It gives the instructional staff time to regroup after each six weeks during the school year, because once the school year starts, it’s really difficult to stop everything in motion to catch up with all the mandates and requirements teachers have in the classroom.” So far, about 270 of Texas’ 1,000-plus school districts

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have opted for the District of Innovation designation, an alternative from long-standing state rules, such as the one that classes not begin earlier than the fourth Monday in August. In the 84th Texas Legislature, in 2015, House Bill 1842 was passed, allowing Texas school districts to qualify as a District of Innovation and gain local control of certain operations that have tradiINNOVATION Page 3A

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113th Stark Reading ‘County Finals’ set for Sunday, Lutcher Theater Staff Report For The Record

The County Finals competition of the 113th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Lutcher Theater, 707 Main St, Orange. Contestants in the two categories of Interpretive Reading or Declamation who won first place at the previous local level competitions will

compete for scholarship awards totaling $15,000. Each of Orange County’s five public high schools held local level competitions in February or March. All participants in the County Final will receive a watch commemorating the contest, which has been a tradition for the event for since its establishment in 1904. Teachers, classmates and administrators from the representative schools, as well as all

members of the community, are invited to attend the competition, which is free and open to the public. The school-level winners who will be competing in the upcoming County Finals of the Stark Reading Contest are as follows: From Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School: Connor Alexander, Declamation; Kaylee Patillo, Interpretive Reading. From Bridge City High

School: Brandon Curl, Declamation; Bree Cloud, Interpretive Reading. From Vidor High School: Gillian Grant, Declamation; Johnny Hall, Interpretive Reading. From West Orange-Stark High School: E’Laziah Nickerson, Declamation; Wyndie Williams, Interpretive Reading. From Orangefield High School: Brayden Berry, Declamation; Ryan Posey, Interpre-

tive Reading. The aim of the Stark Reading Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of high school students who participate in the contest. The contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904 and offers educational opportunities and experiences for students at each of the five Orange County public high schools. This year, more than 105 students participated in the

Stark Reading Contest at the five eligible high schools. Since 2001, nearly 1,900 students have competed in the Stark Reading Contest. The Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the community and encourage and assist education.

Gator trouble meanders to Pinehurst tor, seen sitting on the bank of the retention pond may not be the one captured as it appears to be bigger in stature so City of Pinehurst workers will be taking extra precautions until all alligators are located and removed. Incidentally, the “gator hunters” arrived shortly after

capturing another gator from an unknown location. That gator was waiting patiently in the back seat of their truck. If you see an alligator, in a populated area and are concerned about its presence, you should contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (281)842-0100.

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Entergy is the official sponsor of the 2017 Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Butterfly Release that will take place on Saturday, April 22nd at 3:30 pm during the annual Eco-Fest celebration of Earth Day. Eco-Fest runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and offers a day full of family fun that highlights sustainability and natural history. Local and regional organizations as well as area businesses host booths that provide information about earth-friendly products, services, and opportunities. Shown is the check presentation by Johnny Trahan, Customer Service Manager for Entergy Texas in Orange County to Katie Krantz, Shangri La Botanical Garden’s Education and Volunteer Program Coordinator.

On Tuesday afternoon an alligator was spotted in the retention pond at the City of Pinehurst water/sewer plant by City Administrator Robbie Hood. That in and of itself is not surprising but it became a problem when the gator lost his fear of humans and did not flee when approached. Texas Parks and Wildlife was notified and referred city officials to Gary Saurage who is certified to deal with nuisance animals such as this one. Saurage quickly sent his people to the location and they were able to apprehend the alligator. The alligator was removed and brought to a state approved facility. The alliga-

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Mauriceville Crawfish Festival The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival will be held April 21 thru 23rd at the Mauriceville Community Center. It is located at Hwy. 62 and Cohenour Road in Mauriceville. The date and times are April 21st from 5 to 11 p.m., April 22nd from 10 a.m. to midnight, April 23rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

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Wine barrel coat racks that are distinctive and unique made at the Texas Wine Barrel Company. See Story Page 1. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

County business selves. Marcotte was found with his neck suspended from a waist-high infirmary handrail required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Over the years we’ve identified some blind spots, where there’s nothing on camera,” Merritt said. “And we want to have something on camera, every place that we’re allowed to, that we’re not violating an inmate’s right or something like that. “The best way I know to do that is get them (Jail Commission representatives) down here. I want to discuss some of the recent events we’ve had. “I just want to take a few things out that I don’t think are needed that could be

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tionally been under the control of the Texas Education Agency. Only Hardin-Jefferson and Port Neches-Groves among other Golden Triangle districts have already adopted the DOI designation, according to a TEA website listing Tuesday, though several others in a broader Southeast Texas region, including Newton, Barbers Hill, Huffman, Crosby and Humble have completed the year-long process. In Bridge City, the process began last Sept. 5, when Lintzen and Gina Mannino, assistant superintendent, met with principals at the district’s four campuses, Bridge City Elementary School, Bridge City Intermediate School, Bridge City Middle School and Bridge City High School. School board members agreed to the process at their Sept. 19 meeting. After an Oct. 17 public hearing, a DOI Committee of 29 members was appointed to review the district’s options and determine what, if any, changes it would seek. The committee was made up of Lintzen and Mannino, three board members, the four campus principals, 12 teachers and eight communi-

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points they could utilize to hurt themselves, and I want to get permission to take them out. We can’t just take them out [without permission]. “County court funds the jail, we operate the jail, but we’ve got to go get their blessing [the commission’s] if we go changing the design or take anything out. ADA comes into effect and different things and we’re going to go over a bunch of stuff like that.” Commissioners conducted a 30-minute workshop before Tuesday’s court session to discuss reducing or eliminating the county’s participation in retiree health insurance benefits for future county

employees. A comparison of nearby counties (Jefferson, Hardin, Newton and Jasper) showed none of them contributed at all to health insurance costs for retirees over 65, while Orange County historically has paid 100 percent for all retirees’ health insurance. No action was taken on the item during the later commissioners’ court meeting. An item that took up more than a half hour during the court session was an alteration to the work order on an ongoing $5 million energy efficiency project that expands the scope of the work by Way Services but not the county’s cost.

A wine barrel lamp shade can add charecter to game rooms and living areas. This one hangs in the Texas Wine Barrel Company. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

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ty members. Other changes included in BCISD’s DOI plan would do away with the current mandate to seek waivers from TEA when state-mandated student-to-teacher ratios are exceeded and the requirement that all teachers carry a state teaching certificate. Educators around the state say the current class-size waiver process is a waste of time as waivers are routinely granted. And, they say, allowing superintendents to certify teachers for hard-to-fill vacancies would help students. Those going through the DOI designation say those new eased restrictions would only be used in rare situations. “It will give us flexibility with teacher certification utilizing the competencies of our teachers,” Lintzen said. “We’re trying to keep out teacher: pupil ration 20-1, but now we have more control of our classrooms.” Another change trustees approved Monday was to release the district’s more experienced teachers from the requirement that they be evaluated every year. “This frees us up to put more time into working with our younger teachers,” Lint-

zen said. “It’s all to give us more flexibility to meet the needs of our students better.” The superintendent reported enrollment at 2,923 with 29 days remaining in the school year. John Scales, director of operations for BCISD, reported that a 10-classroom addition to Bridge City Intermediate School is about a month from completion, meaning teachers will not be able to move into their new space until the summer. A $250,000 renovation to the bleachers in the football stadium is near completion, Scales said. The meeting opened with recognition for high school award winners for bank, UIL academics, AP scholars and student-athletes. A trio of middle school students gave a presentation on their BCTV project.

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Arrington Family Cross Sawed Down The Arrington family has maintained a white cross in an open pasture, about two hundred yards north of IH10 and Cow Bayou, going west. The cross stands above twenty feet high; all these years, it has been illuminated on Easter-Eve evening with flood lights. Many locals and travelers, going west, slow their vehicles to enjoy the scenery and the reminder of Christ Jesus. The first week of March 2017, someone maliciously sawed down the cross. We will have it repaired, up and lighted on Easter-Eve. It will also be lighted Christmas Eve. Our Grandson, Zack Ar-

rington, has assumed the job of maintenance, lighting and the mosquitos. Zack likes to remind us of the birth, crucifixion and rising of our Lord Jesus Christ. Best way of observation is West IH10, exit at mile marker 869, stay on access road two miles west. Observe that there is a smaller cross with cowboy, unmounted, kneeling with his hat off, praying to God, his horse is observing from behind. Say your prayers, drive about fifty yards, u-turn under overpass at Cow Bayou and drive East. J.B. Arrington

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The Orangefield High School Sophisticats will hold their Spring Show at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 10 & under and are available from line members and managers.

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From The Creaux’s Nest WHY WE DON’T ALL SPEAK SPANISH April 21, in the past, was a holiday in Texas that has been replaced on the holiday charts by lesser holidays. Most years it even goes unnoticed. It’s probably the most important day in Texas but has been moved to the back burner. That always aggravated my friend Attorney Louis Dugas, who was an historian. You see, on April 21, in 1836, an army of Texans, led by Sam Houston, defeated Santa Anna and his Mexicans at San Jacinto. This assured Texas its independence and avenged the fall of the Alamo. I’m sure there will be a celebration this Friday and Saturday at the battle grounds but I know of no other state sponsored events. Had Houston not won that battle, the state would have forever been in control of Mexico and today we would possibly all speak Spanish. San Jacinto is the birthplace of Texas liberty. Houston and his ragged band of 910 pioneers routed Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who called himself “Napoleon of the West.” The actual battle lasted less than 20 minutes but was in the making for six years. The story of the epic battle, with cries of “Remember the Alamo” “Remember Goliad” established the independent Lone Star Republic and inscribed the names of Texas patriots on history’s scroll of American immortals. The Texas Declaration of Independence, signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos, March 2, 1836, officially signalized the revolution. Many stories have been written about the battle at San Jacinto. From the moment of the first collision the battle was a slaughter. The Mexicans ran in wild terror into the marches but the avengers of the Alamo and Goliad followed and slew them or drove them into the water to drown. The Mexican general tried to rally the Mexican Army but he was killed. Crazed with fright many threw down their guns and ran wailing, “Me No Alamo” “Me No Goliad” but their pleas won no mercy. The fury of Gen. Houston’s men was beyond restraint. Yep! April 21 is important enough to Texas to be a holiday.*****I’d best move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. VOTERS FIND TRUMP CLUELESS IN FIRST 100 DAYS In my lifetime I’ve lived under 14 presidents which include Donald Trump. Of all of them Trump was the least prepared. He also is the least presidential. From day one he has been clueless. Trump has banked on the ignorance of voters who took a chance on him, voters who don’t mind his lying. Baseless lies like claiming that three million people voted illegally, or that Obama ordered a wiretap of Trump Tower. Now many Trump voters see they have been played, duped and sucker punched. The new Gallup and Pew Research Center polls came out Monday both show Trump with historic low approval rating of 39 percent, up four points since the dropping of the “Mother of All Bombs” in the Afghanistan desert. If they ever get rain they already have the lake. Only 42 percent say Trump keeps his promises plus he lost ground on five other key characteristics, all under 50 percent. On being honest and trustworthy, only 39 percent think he is; On caring about the needs of people like you, 42 percent; On the ability to manage the government effectively, 41 percent. Trump took office facing challenges in winning public support. A majority of Americans viewed him unfavorably before his inauguration and this continues to be true today. He has been below the majority level and has yet to come close to surpassing the 50 percent mark. In comparison with former presidents in the first 90 days in office Reagan was at 67 percent; G.H Bush, 55 percent; Clinton, 49 percent; G.W. Bush, 55 percent; Obama, 61 percent and Trump, 39 percent. The election in the special election in Georgia’s congressional race Tuesday will give a glimpse as to how much of a drag Trump will be to the Republicans in the mid-term races. It’s not just Trump alone however, the Pew Poll shows dissatisfaction with GOP Speaker Paul Ryan has an approval rating of only 29 percent. TEN YEARS AGO-2007 Carlton “Corky” Harmon, of Harmon Chevrolet, was awarded “2007 Business of the First Quarter.” The award was presented by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. The Harmon name is rich in Orange County history. Their ancestors arrived in 1827 and for 175 years, transportation has been a family tradition, from horses, buggies, electric cars and the invention of the famous Harmon Saddle. Corky Harmon is chairman of the Lamar Foundation and has been on the board for 28 years. (Editor’s note: The Harmon’s sold the Chevy dealership a few years ago and due to health problems Corky gave up chairmanship of Lamar Foundation. The Harmon “New and Pre-Owned Car” business is now operated by Donnie Harmon.****H.D. ventured to Oklahoma over the weekend to visit his only surviving sibling, Judge Pat Pate, who has been in poor health. H.D. and Pat are the survivors of four brothers, raised

by their mother; three became lawyers and one a chef. Mom worked to sustain the family, the boys all worked also. Dad stayed incarcerated most of their lives and never contributed to their support. His mother must have been a great and motivated lady to raise all of her sons on the right side of the law. H.D. made his way on a football scholarship at UTA. (Editor’s Note: H.D. is the only survivor.) *****I don’t know why we are going halfway around the world looking for terrorists in other countries when we are growing our own domestic terrorist. At 7:15 a.m., Monday, April 16, shots rang out at Virginia Tech and when the shooting stopped at least 32 students were killed and many others injured. There is not enough security on our campuses and the United States needs to take care of our own instead of trying to solve everyone else’s problems. Warnings are constant at our colleges, yet we chase ghosts around the world. What a tremendous tragedy, so many young are dead.***** On April 15, 1865, the year the Civil War ended, our 16th President Abe Lincoln died after being shot at Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth. ***** Star Dust! Michael Jordan’s divorce from Juanita, wife of 17 years, ends up at number one on Forbes list of most expensive celebrity divorces. A $150 million settlement. Ouch! ***** Sprad’s Boatown is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business with some great specials. Did you know that Sprad was the first person to perfect the art of water skiing barefooted? He once covered 100-miles, traveling at 28-miles per hour, on his bare feet. *****Cokie Roberts, will be the featured speaker Monday, April 23, at Lutcher Theater, 6:30 p.m. Cokie is the daughter of the late Louisiana Congressman Hale Boggs.’ Her mother also served in the U.S. Congress.***** Over 200 United Nations inspectors in Iraq have said there was no evidence that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. Vice-president Dick Cheney and “Talking Heads” Hannity, Limbaugh, O’Reilly and Ann Coulter have started a mushroom cloud media blitz to sell the invasion of Iraq.*****Congress will ask the United States to get out of Iraq by April 1, 2008, after five years into the bog, with many killed or injured after the last 10 days of the worst month for the killing of our young soldiers.*****On April 20, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson “King” Dunn, Judge Derry’s parents celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary. (Editor’s note: I’m not sure but I believe they were married 73 years before “King” died on April 29, 2012.) 40 YEARS AGO-1977 Bridge City Distributive Education banquet held. Rusty Wilson serves as instructor. The Opportunity Valley News DE student is Sandi Mobley. *****Thad Collins is owner of Coastal Electric, located at 1202 16th. St. in Orange. *****Leland Morrow celebrates 33 years of Morrow’s Appliance, serving the people of Orange. *****Local attorneys observe “Law Day.” Cimron Campbell is Orange County Bar president. *****Jane Britt, Roy’s little sister, celebrates her birthday April 30. (Editor’s note: Jane passed away about 40 years ago.)*****Seven Bridge City students are inducted into the National Honor Society. They are Carlette Bevil, David Dutschmann, Nancy Goforth, Patty Goodwin, Jeff Jones, Lance Hunter and Nina Scales. *****New student council officers for next year in Bridge City are Kristi Jordan, president, Brian Truncale, vice-president and Tanya Hoffpauir, secretary. They are attending the state convention in Austin. *****Keble Free of Keble’s Kuttery at Northway, announces the addition of brothers Eddie and Chris Free to his staff of barber/ stylist. They specialize in the Unisex look. *****At a twoday convention in Houston, Debbie Bruce, a Little Cypress-Mauriceville junior, has been installed as Parliamentarian of the Texas Association Future Homemakers of America. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Bruce, who live at 2101 Rio Grande, in Orange. *****Prices at Danny’s Food Center, 2003 Western Ave. in Orange this week; chuck roast, 49 cents lb., ground beef, 69 cents lb., salad tomatoes, 39 cents lb., Coke Cola, quart size, 4 for $1, packaged freezer meat, 25 lbs. $18.95, Kraft barbecue sauce, 49 cents. *****Linda Richardson and husband hosted an elaborate surprise party for Ed Lovelace. Many prominent community leaders attended. Gordon Baxter, who couldn’t attend, sent a masterpiece tape recording describing the life and accomplishments of Ed. In the recording he referred to the birthday boy as “Royal Flush.” *****Lovely Connie Sue Gunn named “Miss Golden Triangle.” Lisa Davis, a Bridge City beauty, named “Miss Beaumont.” *****Bubba Hubbard is this year’s recipient of the Orange County Bar’s “Liberty Bell Award.” *****H.D. Pate named “Boss of the Year” by DECA of Bridge City High. *****Joe Runnels, always a lucky guy, won the $1,000 jackpot at Weingartens. *****Richard Belk is building a new home in Dugas Addition in Bridge City. The location is across the street from Chief Wilson Roberts and behind the Roy Dunn home. Folks predicted those three, in a cluster, would drive the neighborhood prices down. Curtis Lee and Wayne Morse saw the trend, sold out and moved away. A FEW HAPPENINGS Easter has come and gone and for me and mine it was a joyful day. The kids, scattered from coast to coast and in between, who couldn’t be with us, all got in touch and we enjoyed a beautiful Easter day with those close by. Again a big thanks to our friend Marlene Merritt, who every year for several years, has gifted us with a big, solid, chocolate rabbit. We will nibble on it for the coming year.*****We spoke with Van Choate and everything is going as planned in the remolding of his Tuffy’s Restaurant and should be opened shortly after May 15.*****Bill O’Reilly decided to hang it up by taking off on an unscheduled vacation. Bill knows that Americans have short memories and their attention span just doesn’t last. That’s what he’s betting on. By staying off the air he gives his sex problems time to cool and he can come back behind the mike like nothing ever happened. It also has given FOX News time to see if other women he’s abused will come forward. My bet is he will survive one more time. Last seen he was in Italy.*****On Monday George and Janelle’s daughter, Angel Sehon was awarded the Grand Prize: Cover Art Award for her Two Dimensional piece of art that was submitted to the Cypress Branches contest though Lamar State College

Orange Art/Literary Contest. She also won first place in the Poetry contest for a poem written and dedicated to all foster children and parents. Congrats to her.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. April 19: Our friend, insurance man, community minded Bill Nickum celebrates today along with Shirley Bonnin, retired clerk at the courthouse. Also celebrating is retired Bridge City teacher, Doug’s wife, daughter of the late Malcolm Dorman, pretty Cheryl Patterson, mother of three, marks another year. Our friend in Oklahoma, Nicole’s husband, Dusty Gibbs, also celebrates. Happy birthday also to Barbara Sarver and Mandi Nugent. Celebrities having birthdays today are actor James Franco, 38; reality star Cathy Nesbitt-Stein, 57 and musically star Loren Gray, 14.*****April 20: Jody’s pretty wife, former teacher and Ms. Pearl’s youngest girl, Beverly Raymer, celebrates today. Having birthdays on this day also are Kenny Brown, Becky Atkins and Belinda Norman. Joining them are singer Lu Han, 26, YouTube star GiGi Gorgeous, 24 and model Miranda Kerr, 33.*****April 21: Bridge City teacher Dana Hill, Frances Shoemaker, Bonnie Short and Judge Joy’s oldest son, Christian, celebrates birthdays today. Joining them are Queen Elizabeth II, British royalty who turns 90, football player Tony Romo, 36, and singer Jacob Perez, 20.*****April 22: Scott Fisher, Amelia Hollierb and Allison Rendall all share birthdays today. Joining them are football player Marshawn Lynch, 30, rapper Machine Gun Kelly, 26 and YouTube star Joey Kidney, 20.*****April 23: Pastor Paul Zoch is a year older today. Also celebrating is Josh’s big brother, Jason Smalley, Glen Prince and Samantha Briggs. Also having birthdays on this day are wrestler John Cena, 39, model GiGi Hadid, 21 and comedian George Lopez, 55. It’s hard to believe that it has been 29 years since Roy Orbison died, in 1988.*****April 24: Our buddy, fishing guide, Capt. Dickie Colburn, celebrates today. Probably fishing. Celebrities celebrating on this day are pop singers Skylar Stecker, 14, Kelly Clarkson, 34 and Kehlani, 21.*****April 25: Lyndie’s husband, Jeff Fisette, celebrates today. Also Mo Litton’s daughter, Micky’s sister, Marriet Litton, has a birthday on this day.Joining them are basketball player Tim Duncan who turns the big 40, also YouTube stars Thomas Sanders, 27 and Erman Garmendia, 26.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and at P.K.’s Grill next week. Everyone welcome.*****Early favorite to win the 143rd Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby, is 2-yearold “Classic Empire.” Don’t write off a horse named “State of Honor” or Florida Derby winner, “Always Dreaming.”*****Don’t forget, with Donald Trump it’s always the bottom line. The Trump Brand will always be the bottom line, that’s why I’m not buying that the rift between Trump and Vladimir Putin is for real. I believe it’s a smoke screen that will lead to Trump lifting sanctions on Russia.*****North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is not crazy, he’s just full of himself. We have a leader like that. Kim Jong Un is probably evil and we know he is reckless but he’s not suicidal. He will push right to the brim and fold when he knows the jig is up.*****Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day. A reminder to treat this earth like the only earth you will even have. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Congratulations to our friend Clovis Robicheaux on his and Edna Mae’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrated las Sun. at church. Da minister, Rev. Arnaud, axe Clovis for da secret to his long marriage. He axe him to share some insight on how he managed to stay married to da same women all these years. Clovis says “Well, it’s like dis, I’ve treated Edna Mae well, spent money on her and took her traveling on special occasions.” Da minister axe, “Like trips to where?” Clovis answer, “Well, for our 40th anniversary, I took her to Nashville and Dollywood, den I took her to her sister Loretta’s house in Chicago for a visit.” Rev. Arnaud said, “Mr. Robicheaux, you are a terrific example to all husbands. Please tell da congregation wat you are planning for your wife on your 50th anniversary?” Clovis answer, “Well me, I’m going to Chicago to get her.” C’EST TOUT SHAMROCK STATE CHAMPS Fifty-five years ago in 1952, the Bishop Byrne Shamrocks won the state football championship. Moe Richmond was the new coach who installed the “Split-T” offense. Some players on that team were Raymond Meyer, Bobby Ledet, Dutsy Abshire, Gerald Comeaux, Linwood Abshire, E.J. Romero, James Tweedle, Anthony Camerera, Gene Hollier, Paul Prosperi, Henry Guidry, John Greig, Kenneth Bourgeois, Ronnie Melancon, Richard Plessala, Billy Runty, Billy Boudreaux, Charles Sassine, Jerdy Fontenot, Harris Funicelli, Gary Angelle, Sammy Stansbury, Jimmy Meyer, Jimmie Bourgeois, and James Benoit. (Editor’s note: I wonder how many of those champions are still alive today)? The Shamrock team was made up of students from both sections of Bishop Byrne schools, St. Mary’s downtown and St. James on 16th. St. The players will range in age from 81 to 83. Meyers was a superstar, described by Tim Knight as having the speed of a scat back and the power of a bulldozer. Along with fleetfooted halfback Bobby Ledet, the Shamrocks were impossible to stop.***** That’s it for me, thanks for your time and loyalty. Please read us cover to cover and trade with our family of advertisers who bring you this paper. Have a nice week. Take care and God bless.

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The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, April 19, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, located at 2906 Western Ave. in West Orange, is oďŹ&#x20AC;ering free meals each Wednesday from 5:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. Bible Study for all ages will immediately follow dinner. For more information please contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

Mayhaw Berries Now Ripe î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the mayhaw trees at the chamber are full of ripening berries. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey will continue to ripen for the next few weeks. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Chamber invites the community to help themselves to the ripe berries while they last. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e trees are located next to the BC Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX. For more information, call 409-735-5671.

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

Fraternal Order of Eagles New Hours î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will be changing their hours of operation eďŹ&#x20AC;ective the ďŹ rst week of April. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey will be closed on Wednesdays, but open on Saturdays from now on. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e location is 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. For more info contact them at 409-886-7381.

The Texas Red Flasher î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texas Red Flashers will meet April 20 2017, 11:30 a.m. at Elements Cafe, 1055 Texas Ave, Suite A. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are no birthdays this month. We will celebrate anniversaries. Ladies will bring door prizes for added fun. All ladies are welcome. For information, call 409-886-1609.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Officers î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will be holding a meeting for nominations of OďŹ&#x192;cers on April 20th. All Aeries members are asked to attend this meeting at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. For more info contact them at 409-8867381.

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

Fraternal Order of Eagles fish dinner î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will be selling Fish Dinners on April 20th from 11 to 2. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e dinners will consist of Fish, Hush Puppies, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Onions, Pickles and Bread. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey are $8.00 each. Come by at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange or for delivery or carry out, call us at 409-886-7381.

Adult Spelling Bee Greater Orange Area Literacy Service program in Orange is having their 18th annual Adult Spelling Bee fund raiser on Friday, April 21. Tickets are available for $15 each which includes lunch at 11:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30. Lamar State College Orange will host the event in the Student gym. Spelling teams of three adults each will compete . î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e team members will study words to spell from the National Spelling Bee booklets. To sponsor a team there is a $350 entry fee. Deadline for registration is April 12. All proceeds will fund study materials for the three areas GOALS serves; Basic Reading, GED, and English for non English speakers. For more information call the oďŹ&#x192;ce 409)8864311, Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday from 10am-3pm, or email rhonda@goalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;setx.com

Mauriceville Crawfish Festival î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Mauriceville CrawďŹ sh Festival will be held April 21 thru 23rd at the Mauriceville Community Center. It is located at Hwy. 62 and Cohenour Road in Mauriceville. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e date and times are April 21st from 5 to 11 p.m., April 22nd from 10 a.m. to midnight, April 23rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 garage sale Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 will host a garage sale on April 22, 2017 from 7am until 2pm

at the VFW Hall at 5303 North 16th Street in Orange...3 miles North of IH-10. Tables will rent for $10 per table. Vendors will be allowed to set up on Friday, April 21, 2017. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e kitchen will be open from 9am until no longer busy. Drinks may be purchased at the bar. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e doors will open at 6:30 am Saturday for VENDORS ONLY. Doors will open to public at 7am. Contact Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 for reservations and information.

Appreciation Sale at Thrift & Gift On May 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the î&#x20AC;&#x201C;rift & Gift will hold a special Appreciation Sale to honor our customers, especially those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work schedules prevent them from shopping during our regular business hours. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bargain Room and Holiday Room will also be open for your shopping pleasure. Meet our staďŹ&#x20AC;, quilters, volunteers and other shoppers while ďŹ nding that treasure for yourself or someone special. Turn left off Strickland Drive between Sabine Credit Union and Salvation Army. Our regular hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3 P.M. on Tuesdays thru Fridays. Our address is 350 37th Street and you may reach us at 409-886-7649.

WOCCISD will hold Job Fair April 22 West Orange â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cove CISD will hold a Job Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. at the WOCCISD Educational Service Center located at 902 W. Park Avenue in Orange. Registration and interview scheduling can be completed through the WOCCISD website: www.woccisd.net. Applicants are also encouraged to complete the WOCCISD job application on-line. Questions can be directed to the WOCCISD Human Resources Department at 409-882-5610. A separate event for individuals interesting in substitute positions will be held at a later date. Bridge City Early Registration for 2017-2018 Kindergarten Early Registration is from April 17th to April 28th from 8am to 3pm. On Thursday, April 20th from 5pm-7pm BCES will open for Evening registration. For Further information please contact our office at 735-0900.

Annual Guns & Hoses Basketball Game The 2017 Annual Guns & Hoses Basketball Game will take place at the West Orange Stark High School on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. and will benefit the Project Safe Graduation of WOS this year. Adults are $5.00 and Students $3.00.

Cowboy Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuck Wagonâ&#x20AC;? breakfast The Cowboy Church of Orange county chuck wagon team will be serving free Cowboy style breakfast, including authentic cowboy coffee, Sunday April 23 beginning at 9 a.m. Members of the church will have horses available for children's horseback rides. This will all take place at the Cowboy church, 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Sunday service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Boots and hats welcome but not required. For more information contact Cowboy Church of Orange county Pastor Dale Lee at 409-718-0269.

Lutcher Stark HS Class of 1961 Reunion The class of 1961 Lutcher Stark High School will hold a class gathering at Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House Restaurant 3720 West Park St Orange, the last Saturday in April on the 29th from 58:00 p.m. Cost is your own food order and any drinks you order. The class treasurer will pay the room rental fee. Dress is casual. Please pass the word to your friends and contacts.

ange Baptist Church located at 7925 I-10 East will present their 5th Sunday Singing. The Jim Wesson Quartet will perform, as well as others from the community. There will also be special recognition of the Orange County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss another great time of worship. If you or your group would like to be a part, please call the office at 409-7451901. All are welcome to attend.

North Early Learning Center accepting apps Applications are now being accepted at North Early Learning Center for children living in Orange County who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2017. The center is located at 801 Cordrey in Orange and you may contact them at 409-882-5434. The center services Three & Four Year Olds, and offers Head Start, which is a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) and also Pre-Kindergarten. You may pick up an enrollment application today between the hours of 8:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Services include: Certified Teachers & Classroom Assistants in every classroom; Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum; Content Coordinator: Education, Health, Mental Health/Disabilities and Family & Community Partnership; ESL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; English as a Second Language; Inclusion classrooms; On site Speech Therapist, Special Education Teacher, Physical and Occupational Therapy; Registered Nurse; Student cooking lab, playgrounds, sensory room, science lab, student library and gym; Enrichment Field Trips; Technology rich classrooms; Recognized classroom Volunteers & Foster Grandparents and Bus Transportation provided for children living in WOCCISD attendance area.

Annual Southern Gospel Concert for CASA CASA (Court appointed Special Advocates) of Orange is looking forward to the 2nd Annual Southern Gospel Concert to be held on April 29 with the concert to begin at 5:30 pm. The location will be at Faith United Methodist Church at 8608 MLK Jr. Drive in Orange.

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

First Baptist Church Pre-k Registration for the fall 2017 semester beginning Sept 5,2017 is now in progress. Registration forms may be picked up Tuesday and Thursdays between 8am and 2pm in the Pre-K office. Registration fee is $75 and the monthly fee is $180. If you have questions please call. The phone number for Pre-K is 735-3583 or Mrs. Nelly at 735-5153.

Orange County Historical Society to meet

For the last 26 years, on Good Friday weekend, the members of the Bridge City Volunteer Fire & Rescue have held a fishing tournament for its members (past and present) and their families. As our department has grown, so has the tournament. After the tournament, we hold a fish fry for the participants as well as hand out door prizes and tournament prizes. Due to the increase in participants, we are asking for donations from local businesses. What we need help with is monetary donations or prizes. The monetary donations will be used to purchase prizes related to fishing and to also pay for the fish fry. If you would like to help make our fishing tournament a success, you can contact Chance Chatagnier, Don Breaux or Carroll LeBlanc, at the Fire Station 409-735-2419.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers The speaker for the next meeting on Wed., Apr. 12 - Johnny Trahan, Orange County Commissioner, will discuss the proposed Hospital District for Orange County. Wed., Apr. 19 - Dr. Elena Ivanova will speak on pieces of art at Museum of Art of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, incorporating various art stories written by Elena herself. Wed., Apr. 26 - Tressa Clarke of The Anayat House in Beaumont, a facility much like Ronald McDonald Houses, will explain all about the house for those with loved- ones in a hospital. Wed., May 3 - Representative, Ronda Powell, explains purposes of the Orange literacy group, GOALS. Wed., May 10 Ashley Kreb, Extension Agent for Orange Co., discusses facts about gardening. Wed., May 17 - Retired Orange Co. Sheriff, Mike White will discuss life in law enforcement & currently. Wed., May 24 - Chester Moore will discuss his new endeavor, Kingdom Zoo, and his gift for sick, terminal students. Please arrive before 9:15 a.m., as we start each meeting at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast, then continue with speaker(s) at 10:15 a.m., finishing at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals.

2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club scholarship Application The 2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.co m/scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at (409) 882-4195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County & Committee on Aging invites all Seniors to join us for a day of fun at our 48th Annual Senior Citizen Rally Day. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Country & Western, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keepinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Movinâ&#x20AC;? For a Healthier You. The free day for Seniors will be held Tuesday, May 9th, 9 am to 1 pm at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Bingo will start at 10 am. There will be a free Western lunch, live music, line dancing, free health screening, senior care information and lots of door prizes. Lions Eye Bank of Texas will be accepting donations of eye glasses. There are a few spots left for vendors, remember this is a free day to our Seniors and vendors will not be selling items. To participate as a vendor or have any questions, please contact the AgriLife office, 409-882-7010.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Lots of good fun ahead with festival season in full swing By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Festival season hits its stride this month with the return of the highly popular Mauriceville Crawﬁsh Festival featuring quality live music and a nearly limitless supply of tasty mudbugs. ere is plenty of quality live music to enjoy across the region, so make the most of it and ﬁnd something just for you. Find Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily listings and concert announcements as they happen. Wednesday, April 19 Mike Buller @ e Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Lake Charles VFW Hall Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks

Josh Taylor @ Rush Lounge Rob Copeland @ Tradewinds Tavern Blake Sticker @ e West Bar and Grill ursday, April 20 e Josh Garrett Band @ e Bayou Café #2 Gyth Rigdon @ Blue Martini Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Brittany Pfantz @ e Grill Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market David St. Romain @ e Lone Wolf Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzies Pub Wesley Hardin and Cody Schaeﬀer @ Madison’s Curse and the Cure @ Neches Brewing Company

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Zach Gonzalez @ e Neches River Wheelhouse John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Jude Moreau @ Pine Tree Lodge Wayne Dylan @ Rancho Grande Gnarly Sacs, e Real McCoys, e 13th Victim @ e Red Room Chris Stacey @ Rikenjaks QRISIS @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, April 21 Little River Band @ Golden Nugget Casino Mo Pitney @ Backyard Dance Hall e Flava Band @ e Bayou Café #2 e Slags @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Etyma, Choke, e Kingdom Mafia @ e Gig Kasey Tyndall @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill John Guidroz @ e L Bar Jackie Caillier @ Larry’s French Market Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters @ e Lone Wolf Pug Johnson @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Mixx Fixxer @ Mackenzie’s Pub Hamilton Loomis Band @ Madison’s Wayne Toups, Bretten Low Band, Danny Dillon and Old Union Southern @ Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Country Outkasts @ Neches Brewing Company Jerry Diaz @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Toe Up @ Paradise Daiquiris – Moss Bluff Reed Planchard @ Pine Tree Lodge Honey Jar, Brittany Pfantz @ Rikenjaks Caylan Daughrity @ e Rodair Roadhouse QRISIS @ Rush Lounge George Dearborne and Branded @ Sawdust Saloon John Cessac @ SETX Normll Art and Music Festival Toe Up @ Sidelinez Bar Unkle Jam @ Sloppy Tacos e LineUp @ Stingaree Restaurant Wes Hardin @ irsty’s Saturday, April 22 Keith Urban @ Beaumont Civic Center Boston @ Golden Nugget Casino Lee Pelly @ e Bayou Café #2 e Slags @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Phillip Glyn Band @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Alex Rozell @ e Grill Bayou Rush @ Honky Tonk Texas Troy Cartwright @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Chris Miller @ Larry’s French Market

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Community Christian School’s senior, Valerie Leblue, won 1st place in the High School Division of the Cypress Branch Art Contest at Lamar State College Orange for her entry, “Nothing Like a Good Book.” Valerie was awarded a $500 college scholarship to LSCO. She plans to pursue a career in Digital Art.

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

Orange County Master Gardeners e Orange County Master Gardeners Association in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Orange County will be holding Texas Master Gardener Certification classes starting June 1, 2017. Classes will be held each ursday from 6PM – 8PM at the Orange County EXPO Center thru September 14, 2016. Some classes will be held off site and on Saturdays. e fee for the class is $100 per person, which will include your application fee, Texas Master Gardener Handbook, speakers and supplies. For more information please contact the AgriLife Extension office at409 882-7010 or email sheribethard@yahoo.com.

Mother of the Year nominations sought Do you know a mom who deserves special recognition? Nominate her for Mother of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Mother of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Com-

From Page 5A merce’s Networking Coﬀee on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. e mother nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangeﬁeld School District. For contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at409-735-5671.

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

WOS Class of 1987 30 Year Reunion West Orange-Stark High School Class of 1987 announces their 30 year reunion! If you were part of WOS Class of 1987, please join us Friday, July 28, 2017 and Saturday, July 29, 2017. Registration is $125 for classmate plus one or $75 for classmate only. For events details and payment information, visit us on Facebook: WOS Class of 87. Let us know if you are coming on Facebook Event Page: WOS Class of 1987 30th Reunion. If you do not have Facebook or have any questions about the reunion, please email WOSClassof1987@gmail.com.

Deaths and Memorials Willie "Jim" James Phillips, Sr., 81, Orange Willie "Jim" James Phillips, Sr., age 81 passed away at his home in Orange, Texas. Services will be at1:00 PM on ursday, April 20, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Doyle Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from WiLLie jAmeS 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on PHiLLiPS Sr. Wednesday, April 19, 2017at Dorman Funeral Home. Jim was born in Lakeland, Georgia on October 27, 1935 to Rudell Knox Phillips and Barney Maxwell Phillips. Jim transferred to Orange, Texas with his family in 1967 while working for Owens Illinois. After many years he retired as a

multi craft mechanic. He was an , who loved to hunt and fish. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends "shrimping". He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Eliza Sue Phillips, parents, Barney Maxwell and Rudell Phillips, daughter, Virginia Sue Phillips, brother Pete Phillips and great granddaughter Harley Frazier. ose left to cherish his memory are his daughter, eresa Diane Buxton and her husband Lester of Starks, LA. ree sons; Willie James Phillips, Jr., Mitchell Tobias Phillips and Timothy Shane Phillips all of Orange, TX. ree sisters; Mary E. Newsome, Jacqueline Glass and Joann Farmer all of Georgia. A sister-in-law Mary Jo Phillips of Georgia. Eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Cameron Buxton, Tyler Frazier, Maverick Phillips, Dallas Phillips, Austin Phillips, Seth Phillips and Joe Buxton. e family would like to extend a "Special ank You" to Heart of Texas Hospice Staff for their loving care and support during Jim's final days. As well as to Johannah Bishop, who the family will be forever grateful to for stepping in to give her love, care and support.

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Current Events Team, first row from left: Nyah Patel, Coach Melissa Becker and Bayleigh Swanton. Second row from left, Spencer Johns, Matthew Cox and Dalan Jones.

West Orange-Stark High School students took the top places in the YMBL State Fair’s Photography / Graphic Arts Contest.YMBL winners are, standing, Herzel Washington (2nd place), David Sargent (Honorable Mention), Blake Robinson (Honorable Mention), and Emily Dubose (Honorable Mention); front row, Damara Jones (3rd place), Bailee Clark (1st place), and Diane McLemore (Honorable Mention). The students are enrolled in Commercial Photography and Digital Interactive Media Classes instructed by Lacey Hale.

LCM UIL headed to state meet ree Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School UIL Academic Teams, as well as several individual students, are headed to State competition. General Math, Current Events and Computer Science Teams all won Regional Team Championships. e General Math Team of Cody Girouard, omas King, Sydney Smith, Chandler Barr, and Chris Cook is coached by Ricky Ryan, LCM District Math Specialist. omas King also qualiﬁed for individual compe-

tition in Number Sense. The Current Events Team has been ranked First Place at both district and regional competitions. Matthew Cox placed First individually at both the District and Region Contests, Spencer Johns placed Second at District and Sixth at Region. The students will now compete at the state level in Austin, as a team, but each student has a chance to place individually as well. The current events team is Matthew Cox, Spencer Johns,

Dalan Jones, Bayleigh Swanton and Nyah Patel. Team members of the Computer Science Team, coached by Terry Morris, are omas King, Derrick Martin, Nick Mugleston, Dajhuan Myles and Tyler Wolﬀord. ese competitions will take place April 20-22, except for Prose contestants who are Tyler Regan and Ashlynn Ellis who will compete as individuals in in May. Dalton Teeler placed Fourth at Region, and is a State Alternate in Poetry.

West Orange-Stark High School Career Center Precision machine students competed last weekend in USA Speed Skills Precision Machine State Contests in Corpus Christi. Keegan Wilkerson (center) won first place in state in the speed skills on-site precision machine contest. He also won state “Best of Show” in the state project competition.WOS precision machine students also earned blue ribbons in the State project competition. They are Carlos Gutierrez, Ja’Coven Hinson, Wilkerson, Elijah Haskins, and Roberto Artiga.Carlo Paulino is their instructor.

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for the Cardinals in that one and Logan Hamm picked up four strikeouts

Caleb Honeycutt’s solo home run in the bottom of the ninth lifted Bridge City to a 5-4 extra-inning win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville Thursday, April 13. Justyn Romero, Jacob Goodman and Kevin Gordon split the pitching duties for BC in a game that saw LCM rally from a 4-2 deficit to tie the game with a two-run sixth inning. Bridge City, led by Caleb Dubois’ four hits, had 10 hits in all while LCM got a pair of hits from Slade Green and six hits in all. Both Romero and Green recorded six strikeouts for their respective teams. BC’s win over the Bears was a big rebound from an 11-1 loss at Silsbee April 11. Schuyler Thibodaux had two hits

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Mason Gonzales struck out six batters and knocked in a pair of rounds as Orangefield downed HamshireFannett 8-0 on Tuesday, April 11. Ryon Stubblefield had two hits and one RBI. The Bobcats struck for four fourthinning runs to grab a 5-0 lead. It was 6-0 before they scored twice more in the sixth. Lady Bobcats plunder HF 19-7 Kristin Broussard went 3 for 3 with a double and scored four runs as Orangefield 10-run-ruled HamshireFannett in a District 22-4A softball

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xtremely dirty water and just enough wind most days to limit running around the open lake has made things tough recently on Sabine lake anglers.Falling back into an even dirtier river has not been a viable option either. The majority of the bass caught in last week’s SETX High School tournament were caught in the Neches and Taylor’s bayou. The water doesn’t look a whole lot better in the Neches, but the drains and back lakes are in much better shape than those on the Sabine. Every year local anglers circle March 15^th on their calendars as that is the date that the Game Reserve is open to anglers, but even the marsh canals have not been magical thus far.The ultimate prize is a limit of thick sided flounder, wind or no wind, and seemingly every drain holds a bonus redfish on a good outgoing tide. Once again, the biggest problem of late has been the dirty water.It is also very much on the fresh side, but fresh water doesn’t bother redfish and flounder nearly as badly as it does the trout population.While waiting for the bite in the Game Reserve to improve, and it will, several local fishermen have taken advantage of the big spring tides by fishing the protected shorelines in the lake. Even with less than six inches of water clarity, the flooded Roseau cane is holding very decent concentrations of flounder.The program isn’t as user-friendly as it usually is this time of the year simply because you can’t see the small schools of shad parading down the shoreline. The ability to see the baitfish helps eliminate dead water as the fish are never very far behind them.They are there right now, but until we can see them we are forced to target points or any structure that provides an ambush spot for the fish.The best news of all is that when we catch one it has been of the large variety and he or she is usually with friends! Thus far we have done much better with the smaller paddle tails or Chicken boy lures rigged on horse head jigs with a small blade attached.The extra flash seems to help as does a heavy dose of fish attractant.We are literally crawling them across the bottom rather than hopping them.Remember….you will miss far fewer strikes setting the hook too late than too early. Braided line is also an undeniable asset when fishing this program.The absence of stretch not only telegraphs the lightest of bites, but insures quicker and more secure hook sets as well.We fish our braid with 2 to 3 feet of mono leader.The mono is a little less visible and much easier to tie a loop knot with! Don’t be surprised when redfish patrolling the shoreline for their next crab or mouth full of tiny shad crash the party.They will inhale

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Orangefield Bobcat first baseman Brett Fregia touches the bag for an out against Hamshire Fannett. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Orangefield Bobcat Ryan Stubblefield leaps to bring down a throw to out a Hampshire Fannett base runner. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Senior Tre Bernard got the 4-3 win on the mound against Hamshire-Fannett as the WOS Mustangs chalk up another district win. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

KJ Miller tags out the Hamshire-Fannett runner at second. The Mustangs go on the road to take on Orangefield on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Astros showing early signs of brilliance on the road

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

e ideal scenario for being a successful major league baseball team is to have a winning record in the home stadium and break even on the road. After a dozen games thus far in this early season through last weekend, the Houston Astros are sitting in first place in the American League West Division with an impressive 8-4 record going into the first game of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels which began at Minute Maid Park on Monday night, Unlike years gone by, the 2017 squad seems to be able to do their best hitting in the latter stages of the games, even when they are trailing by as many as five runs. For example, in their 10-6 win over Oakland Saturday, Houston became the first team to post a double-digit run total

in a game in which it didn’t have a hit through six innings since Detroit won 10-4 at Cleveland on July 19, 1969. Trailing 5-0, the Astros scored twice in the seventh and ninth innings and four times in the eighth. e finished the game with eight hits, worked eight walks and stole a seasonhigh five bases. ey now stand at 6-0 this season when scoring four or more runs. Before Saturday’s exciting win, the Astros hadn’t come back after trailing by five or more runs since May 15, 2008 at San Francisco, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. ey did it twice on last week’s road trip in which they won four-of-five. “ere’s no panic in this team,” commented George Springer, who shares the major league home run title after club-

bing his sixth Saturday in the eighth inning to break the game open. “We know that all we’ve got to do is string together three or four at-bats in an inning and we could be right back in the game,” the slugging outfielder said. Just 12 games into the season, the Astros (8-4) already have a better April than last year when a 7-17 first month spoiled an otherwise promising campaign, according to the Chronicle article. ey have won nine straight games against the A’s dating back to last season. Houston’s late-inning offense bailed out starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. who allowed five runs and only completed 4 1/3 innings, which was only the third time the 23-yearold allowed five earned runs in his 39 major league starts. McCullers was totally outpitched by Oakland lefty Sean Manaea, who was replaced after hurling six innings of no-hit ball, although he did give up an earned run, five walks and

The Astros’ George Springer tied for the home run lead after slamming his sixth home run this past Saturday. threw 98 pitches. Of the 12 games the Astros played going into Monday’s game against the Angels, they have faced seven left-handed starting pitchers. But the Astros unloaded on the A’s last four relievers—Liam Hendriks, Santiago Casilla, Sean Doolittle and Frankie Montas—who were each charged with two earned runs. Nori Aoki, whose seventh-inning single off Ryan Dull was the team’s first base hit, and Jake Marisnick were the only Astros with two hits in the game. e Astros, who began Monday’s home stand with a fourgame winning streak, saw several players raise their anemic batting averages substantially. Two-time American League batting champion Jose Altuve, who got off to a slow start, elevated his average to .319 after spending the first week of the season below .200. e Angels came to town Monday nursing a five-game losing streak. KWICKIES…Roger Clemens’ younger son Kacy crushed a tie-breaking, tworun home run in the 10th inning to lead the Texas Longhorns to a 5-3 win and a series sweep over Baylor last weekend in Waco. Even with the three victories, the ‘Horns still are sitting at 7-8 in the Big 12 Conference. However, their overall record is a respectable 24-15. And while on the subject of college baseball, the Lamar baseball team had a great week, winning four games without a loss. Last Tuesday the Cards walloped Grambling State 11-2 and on the weekend swept three games in the Southland Conference from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 4-2, 8-2 and 6-4. e Lamar ladies’ softball team won two-of-three from Central

Arkansas, sweeping a doubleheader on Friday 2-0 and 5-4 before losing on Saturday 2-0. A lot closer to home, junior Chad Dallas hurled a completegame no-hitter against Little Cypress-Mauriceville last Wednesday as the West Orange-Stark Mustangs blanked the Bears 9-0 to remain undefeated (6-0) in District 22-4A. Dallas whiffed 13 Bears and went 2-for-three at the plate with a couple of RBI’s. And speaking of West Orange-Stark, the Mustangs will host the Class 4A Region III track and field championships today. e meet will pit the top four finishers from each school in their respective events. Districts 22-4A and 21-3A will send their event winners to the Region III championships April 28 and 29 at Sam Houston State in Huntsville. e Houston Texans exercised their fifth-year option on All-Pro Jadeveon Clowney last weekend. e former South Carolina All-American and first overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft was entering the final year of his four-year contract. He is now under contract to the Texans through the 2018 season. If Clowney played the 2018 season without a contract extension, he would make $13.8 million. And speaking of the Houston Texans, they will have one pick in each of the seven rounds of next week’s 2017 NFL draft. ey will pick 25th in the first three rounds and the last two, 24th in Round 4 and 36th in Round 5. Clemson quarterback DeShaun Watson was one of the Texans top 30 draft prospects who visited the meetings Monday and Tuesday. e Texans also have an official visit planned with Texas Tech quar-

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game played Wednesday, April 12. e Lady Bobcats improved to 13-10 on the year and 4-3 in district play. Kaylee Ancelot got the win in the circle, going allowing four earned runs and six hits, in six innings. She struck out three batters.

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Karlye Bramblett was 2 for 4 with a walk for the Lady Bobcats, knocking in a pair of runs. Ancelot was 2 for 3 with a double and 4 RBIs. Autumn Frost was 3 for 5 for Orangeﬁeld, while Devany Crain and Kinley Gipson each had to hits.

terback Patrick Mahomes. Last Friday Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria made out his lineup card with three players named Garcia in each outfield position—Avisail Garcia in right, Leury Garcia in center and Willy Garcia in left field. None of the three Garcias are related. ere have been only three games in major league history in which the outfield has been filled with player of the same name, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Brothers Matty, Felipe and Jesus Alou all appeared in the outfield for the San Francisco Giants in September of 1963, but they never started the same game together. Each time one was added as a defensive replacement late in the game. South Carolina native Wesley Bryan became the first golfer from his state to win the RBC Heritage played last weekend at Hilton Head by a single stroke over Luke Donald. It was his first tournament victory on the PGA Tour. And for Donald, it was his fifth second-place finish in the Heritage since 2009. Bryan fired rounds of 69-67-6867—271 and pocketed a cool $1.17 million. JUST BETWEEN US…e first round of the NBA playoffs began last weekend with the home team winning all but three opening games. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83, Utah nipped the LA Clippers 97-95 and the Chicago Bulls downed the Boston Celtics 105-102. e two Lone State franchises—the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets—each breezed to easy victories. I don’t believe either the world champion Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors will win this year’s event.

BCMS 8th graders shine with track title

Bridge City Middle School hosted the Girls District Track Meet on ursday, March 30th. is district meet determined the overall standing of each individual participant as well as school ranking. Bridge City Middle School 8th grade girls battled against some heavy competition and came out ahead, claiming the district championship title. e 8th grade girls title carried a total of 255 points. Below is the individual place ranking for each event: Pole Vault 5th - Mirabella 4th - Green 3rd - Moreau Shot Put 5th- Daniels 4th - Cutchins 3rd- Cooper Discus 6th - Honeycutt 2nd - Daniels High Jump 1st - Huff

800 M Run 5th – Fredeck 110 M Hurdles 6th - Green 5th- Champagne 1st - Moreau 100 M Dash 5th - Moore 2nd - Huff 1st - Smith 800 M Relay 2nd Place 400 M Dash 6th - Hamilton 2nd - Myers 1st - Smith

Triple Jump 5th - Smith 4th - Champange 300 M Hurdles 3rd - Cooper 3rd - Green 2nd - Champagne 1st - Moreau Long Jump 6th - Smith 200 M Dash 2nd - Smith 1st - Cunningham 4th- Huff 3rd - Smith 1st - Cunningham 2400 M Run 2nd - Myers 1600 M Run 1st - Smith 1st - Dunigan 400 M Relay 1st Place

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Andrew Hoyland is greeted by his Orangefield Bobcat teammates after scoring against Hamshire-Fannett in district baseball action. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

West Orange-Stark Mustang Chad Dallas pitched a complete game in the 9-0 win over the LC-M Bears. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orangefield Bobcat head baseball coach Tim Erickson looks over the line-up from assistant coach Dennis Vansa. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Congratulations to the Bridge City Little Dribblers Senior Boys All-Star! The boys won the regional tournament and will compete in the National Tournament in Canton, Texas April 19-22. We wish them Good Luck and safe travels as they represent Bridge City in this tournament. Pictured are: (Back row left to right) Austin Richardson,Cody Howard, Gabriel Hernandez, Bryson Constance, Caden Carpenter, Fernando Rodriguez, Micah Satir, and Grant Boudreaux. Front row left to right are Brady Badgett, Kaden Messer, Blake Moore, and Elijah Hicks. Not pictured are Ethan Oceguera and Joey Murty. Coaches are Lee Constance and Jared Boudreaux.

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Anglers, take a slow approach

CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD FOR THE RECORD

Fishing too fast is a common problem that many anglers have, especially when the fish tend to gather up and school in big bunches. Saltwater anglers who chase schooling fish along with freshwater fishermen who also key in on flocks of birds over hungry groups of stripers, hybrids, and whites are perhaps the worst. e frenzied activity puts everyone on the boat in high gear often leaving the majority of the water column untouched. It’s a proven fact that smaller more aggressive fish will be the first to attack a bait so consequently the “speed fisherman” may never see what caliber of fish is really down under the surface. Savvy anglers will let a bait get down under the surface melee and are more often than not rewarded with better quality fish. Saltwater enthusiasts often find better speckled trout and redfish down under all the small trout

hustling shrimp and shad near the surface. By allowing the smaller fish to hit the bait and not setting the hook anglers can get down past the smaller fish to where the big boys play. Some anglers will actually crawl their baits along the bottom with very little action and catch some of the best fish out there, it’s difficult to do but well worth the effort. By taking the time to patiently work a school of fish with a slower retrieve and perhaps a little larger bait anglers can effectively cull out smaller fish. e smaller fish will peck at the larger baits while the better fish will usually strike them with a little more gusto. is slightly different approach proves itself out in some of the strangest ways. ink about how many times you have caught a fish while dragging bait and correct-

ing a backlash, it makes you wonder. If we could see the baits we are fishing with underwater we would see how little of the actual area we are fishing, most of the time it’s less than 2 feet deep. Burning a lure at a high speed has it’s applications but it’s awful hard to argue with the success that the slower approach produces. Speaking of slower approaches one that comes to mind is dropping anchor on drifts instead of dropping buoy markers. In years past we would make long drifts down Sabine Lake, catch some fish, and repeat the drift only to catch fish in basically the same area. It was fishing on an escalator; you just went round and round until the fish quit biting. One day while fishing on Calcasieu I got schooled on a better way to go about this process from a local fisherman. We were both fishing the same area only we were going about it differently. e local guy was sitting on anchor while I continued to make drift after drift on the same line. After about 3 passes I hear the local guy say to his buddy in the boat “that guy has a beautiful boat, it’s a shame he couldn’t afford an anchor”. After that encounter I decided to try fishing like the locals and it has paid big dividends. If you watch these guys they keep the anchor real handy, one or two bites in the same area and they ease the anchor overboard and fish the area thoroughly. Usually these patient fishermen wind up catching more fish while others who continue to drift just miss out on the action. I am sold on the technique because it works; we really use it in the spring down on the south end of Sabine. Taking the slower approach one step farther by learning how to properly anchor in places where you may be in deeper water can be critical to success.

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

Flounder were hitting hard this past week!

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these same small jigs as well as a three inch Swim Bait. Swim baits like the Usual Suspect are very effective for flounder in a little clearer water, but you basically have to keep them moving enough to keep the tail vibrating for them to really do their thing. I made one unsuccessful trip down to the Causeway reef earlier this week and failed to put any kind of pattern together.It doesn’t take long for me to get enough of “bad” so I haven’t been back. It wouldn’t surprise me, however, if the trout show up pretty soon with these big incoming tides. e south end of Toledo Bend produced two XL post spawn bass for local anglers last week. Orangefield head football Coach, Josh Smalley, showed me a picture of his step son, Christian’s, 11 pound plus bass and it definitely filled up his cell phone screen. e fish had to be a major surprise for the

youngster as it hit a sexy shad colored crankbait in five feet of water! Sixteen year old Colton DeLatte took a little more conventional approach in duping the largest bass he will probably ever catch. Colton was fishing by himself in his kayak when he stuck a 12.35 pound bass on a Carolina rig in 14 feet of water.“ I was just paddling real slow and dragging the bait behind the yak when the fish hit,” said Colton. e depth of the water and the technique come as no surprise, but I can’t say the same for his choice of lures. Colton was fishing one of Bass Assassin’s new Salty Snacks, a lure designed to catch saltwater fish. When asked why he decided to try that particular lure in fresh water he said, “We usually chase redfish in the marsh behind my house and it was the only bait I had.”

The Bridge City Middle School eighth grade girls track team recently won the first-place team trophy in the district track meet. Pictured, back from left, Coach Haynes, Jackie Chavez, Austyn Daniels, Kaylea Smith, Ruth Hamilton, Adrienne Cunningham,Chloe Huff, Madison Ware, Coach Kolander; Third row, from left, Ashlyn Dunigan, LaRae Mirabella, Shay Fredeck, Whitleigh Moreau, Daisy Cutchins, Evvy Champagne; Second row, from left, Gabby Honeycutt, Destiny Block, Waverlee Cooper, Courtney Ball, Kyler Myers; Front row, from left, Cadence Underwood, Kaylen Smith, Madison Bonin, Aubree Moore, Joanna Garc.

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Sehon wins art, poetry contest Angel Sehon was awarded the Grand Prize: Cover Art Award for her Two Dimensional piece of art that was submitted to the Cypress Branches contest. She also won first place in the Poetry contest for a poem written and dedicated to all foster children and parents. Angel is a 2014 graduate of Bridge City High School and has been a student at Lamar State College Orange since summer of 2014. She has a degree in liberal arts and science, will graduate the EMT program in May and will continue into the Nursing or Paramedic program in the fall. She is a full time student and is employed at PK’s Grill in Orange. When not working or studying, she enjoys running, art and “loving her dog.” e honor came with certificates, cash awards and being published in the Cypress Branches Journal, as well her art being used as the cover art. Cypress Branches is a literary journal which encourages and promotes the literary, artistic and photographic expression of students of Lamar State College-Orange. Entries are judged by a qualified panel of judges. Entries are received, judged, published and awarded prizes each long semester. Students from all majors and fields of study are encouraged to make submissions.

Give Your Love By Angel Sehon

ere are some heartbreaks worth repeating Little hands and silly demands ey come to you for comfort Some with tears Some with fears ey have not known the feeling a warm embrace But the feeling of disgrace Be patient And show your love at a steady pace

Angel Sehon and Dr. Mike Shahan, president of LSC-O, after awards reception where students, faculty/staff, community and high school recipients were honored Monday afternoon. Fall in love with the innocent face Soft kisses and sweet smiles ey’ll ask you to stay for a while. But the time will come to part You’ll forever keep them in your heart Give your love away to the purest of souls

Music Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Loggerheads Bar e B-Sides @ e Logon Cafe Cupid @ e Lone Wolf Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County JAG @ Mackenzie’s Pub Space Monkey @ Madison’s Jake Worthington, Donice Morace and Twangsters Union, Bernie Alan Band @ Mauriceville Crawﬁsh Festival 3rd Coast Cowboy @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Get Right Ramblers @ Pine Tree Lodge e Scheme, Mike Krajicek @ Rikenjaks

Whose heart is ﬁlled with holes Let them break your heart Because you have given them their fresh start. Give your love. Dedicated to the children of foster homes and parents

From Page 6A Rob Copeland @ e Rodair Roadhouse QRISIS @ Rush Lounge Dustin Ray and Southern Groove @ Sidelinez Bar Al White @ Stingaree Restaurant Billy Beaumont @ Texas Ave. Tavern Stone Blind, Kahn, East Texas Adrenaline @ Texas Rose Saloon e Fabulous Hellcats @ irsty’s Brad Brinkley Band @ e Venue at Max Bowl Sunday, April 23 Trey Rose @ Blue Martini

Tony Faulk and Chaos @ e Boudain Hut Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Glen Lenderman Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar and Grill Billy Poullard @ Pine Tree Lodge Semon Demon, Surfwax, City Freaks @ e Red Room e Jay Ecker Quartet, Joe and Tina @ Rikenjaks QRISIS @ Rush Lounge Curse and the Cure @ e West Bar and Grill

Monday, April 24 Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar American Kids @ Rush Lounge Alex Rozell @ Tradewinds Tavern Tuesday, April 25 Sage Elmore @ e Boudain Hut North Tim Burge @ Dylan’s Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Pug Johnson and Tyler Darby @ Madison’s David Joel @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

By Matt Hadro Catholic News Agency Washington D.C..- Chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps have graced the shelves of U.S. stores for weeks in anticipation of Easter, but now that the actual Easter Season has begun, how should Catholics observe it? “We cannot, as Christians, walk out of Easter liturgy and wash our hands of the business. Our life is forever changed, and it can never be what it was, if we believe that a man has walked out of the tomb,” said Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, director of the Institute of Catholic Culture. Easter Sunday begins the liturgical season of Easter, which continues through the celebration of the Ascension to Pentecost Sunday, 50 days in all. Each day of the Octave of Easter, the first eight days of the season, is a solemnity and ends on the Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday. The Easter Triduum follows the 40-day penitential season of Lent, which is marked by penance, prayer, and almsgiving. However, once the Triduum is over and Catholics cast off their Lenten penances, what comes next? Was Lent just one big detox program, and is the Easter Season a marathon of steak dinners, chocolate eggs, Netflix binges and bigger bar tabs, while practices of daily Mass and prayer are neglected? Not so, said liturgical experts, who stressed that Catholics can both celebrate Easter and also grow in their spiritual life. How do we do that? First, Catholics must remember the spiritual focus of the season, which is on Christ’s Resurrection and the evangelization that immediately follows from it, Fr. Chrysostom Baer of the Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, Calif., told CNA. “The apostles were trying to convert the world because Jesus rose from the dead. And they really got the impulse to go at Pentecost, but the message is ‘Jesus died and rose’,” he said. This evangelization was powered by a type of “evangelical poverty,” he said, pointing

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 to the Acts of the Apostles: “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.” While Easter is not a time for hairshirts and fasting, he clarified, Catholics shouldn’t feel like they must abandon good Lenten practices during Easter, if those practices help them be better Catholics – especially if they gave up things that were occasions of sin for them. The Resurrection should change everything about our lives, Fr. Hezekias insisted, because in the words of St. Paul, since Jesus rose from the dead, “death no longer has dominion over Him.” “It’s no great mystery that God is not able to be controlled by death. The great mystery is that a man walked out of the tomb that day. He was filled with Divine life. He’s the God-man. His divinity destroyed the power of death, but destroyed the power of death over us,” he said. “We can say now, we who have been baptized in Him, death no longer has dominion over us,” he said. “Easter, Pascha, is the Christian life. Death no longer has dominion over us.” This means that the created world has been brought back “into communion with God,”

he said, and that realization should change how we see everything. “I would think the first best way to celebrate the season is to go to daily Mass. That is bar none, the best,” Fr. Chrysostom said. “Because it really puts you in the mind of the Church, with regard to the season. The prayers change every day, but they’re all focused on the Resurrection.” Catholics should also continue any good practices they fostered during Lent like prayer or almsgiving, he insisted, and should give attention to virtues they cultivated from Lenten penance. “The Easter Season is for fostering those virtues that you’ve planted during Lent, and allowing them to grow,” he said. This requires taking “concrete steps” and not just vague promises to ensure that good habits are maintained, he added. For instance, if someone gave alms during Lent, they could resolve to give money to the poor a certain number of times per week, he said. However, Easter shouldn’t just be lived at church, but “it’s got to live out in our everyday lives,” Fr. Hezekias told CNA. There must be a “more intense realization that every aspect of my life has come into communion with God.” “What about reading the Gospel in our homes or singing the Gospel in our homes before we bless the food at the dinner of that Sunday?” he suggested.

Another way to do this is for Catholics throw a party, he said, which we can enjoy in a new way having first fasted during Lent. “The reason the Church has us set aside meat [during Lent] is because we’ve become dependent on those things,” Fr. Hezekias explained. “The key to the celebration of Easter and Pascha is the re-ordering in our life, that now I eat meat as a gift from God,” he said. If someone has given up meat for 40 days, he explained, they will appreciate its goodness all the more: “Suddenly they take a bite of meat, and what do you say? ‘Thank you, God!’” And Catholics should party together. “I think what makes a feast really a feast is that it’s shared, with friends,” Fr. Chrysostom said, and where drinks served “heightens the conviviality and the joy.” “Everyone should be asking themselves right now, who should I invite to my home [during the Easter Season]?” Fr. Hezekias said. They should also consider inviting the newly baptized at their parish over to their homes. “We’ve forgotten our ability as Christians to go out and really have a party,” he said. “Our society is starving because of that. We’re the ones who are supposed to be showing everyone else what true joy is, but unfortunately we’ve forgotten it ourselves.” “We’ve got to re-discover that for the sake of society.”

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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GARAGE SALES Yard Sale at 3948 FM 408 (between OF & BC) this Saturday, April 22 from 8 am - until. 3 families with lots of stuff. Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday, April 22 from 7 am to 2 pm in Dugas Addition on Sharp St, Norbert St, E Young, Vivian & Possible of Others. Pre-Sale at 847 Sharp St on Fridayf rom 5-7pm. Lot’s of everything! Garage Sale on April 22 from 8am - till at 8825 Taylor Circle in Orange. Tools, twin beds, sofa, table, plasma tv, full size mattress set, books, iron chair, 3 small windows, toys and jewelry.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Guardianship for the Estate of CLARIE DANIELLE PLACETTE, An Incapacitated Person, were issued on April 12, 2017, in Cause No. P17744, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Daniel Paul Placete and Laurel Ann Placette. The residence of the Guardian is Orange County, Texas; the post office address is:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN JOSEPH KUSNIR, SR., Deceased, were issued on April 13, 2017, in Cause No. P17810, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Alice Marie Norris. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of TIMOTHY THOMPSON, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 5, 2017, in Cause No. P17806, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Kimberly Ann TitusSimmons. 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.

Daniel Paul Placette and Laurel Ann Placette c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administrated are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 12th day of April, 2017.

Rodney Dean Whitfield P.O. Box 282 134 Private Road 8190 Deweyville,Texas 77614

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State Bar #:00797206 1009 Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0892 Fax: (409)670-0888 Email: sparkhurst@dieslaw. com

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FORREST WAYNE G A R D N E R , Deceased, were issued on April 11, 2017, in Cause No. P17798, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Rodney Dean Whitfield. 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.

DATED the 11th day of April, 2017.

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Stephen Howard Attorney for: Alice Marie Norris State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

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Alice Marie Norris c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 13th day of April, 2017. Stephen Howard Attorney for: Alice Marie Norris State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JOE WALTON SWINK, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 11, 2017, in Cause No. P17792, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Michael Joe Swink. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of J. D. STINSON, Deceased, were issued on April 17, 2017, in Cause No. P17760, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Virginia Gail Hartman. 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: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

c/o: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney At Law 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Dated the 11th day of APRIL, 2017.

DATED the 17th day of April, 2017

Tommy Gunn

Paul M. Fukuda

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Michael Joe Swink State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613

Paul M. Fukuda Attorney for Virginia Gail Hartman State Bar No.: 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone:(409)883-4357 Fax: (409)883-6263 Email: pfukudalawoffice@ yahoo.com

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

FREDDIE YUST SR., Deceased Cause No. P17832 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP FILED in this estate on April 12, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Freddie Yust, Sr., Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

LLOYD WAYNE BRADLEY, Deceased Cause No. P17811 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on March 27, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Lloyd Wayne Bradley, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on April 12, 2017.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

By:

Kevin LeBeouf, Deputy

By:

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Michael Gilbert

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

Michael Gilbert, Deputy

Mike 718-0333. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will be changing their hours of operation effective the first week of April. They will be closed on Wednesdays, but open on Saturdays from now on. The location is 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. For

more info contact them at 409-886-7381. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will be holding a meeting for nominations of Officers on April 20th. All Aeries members are asked to attend this meeting at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. For more info contact

them at 409-886-7381. Bridge City Early Registration for 2017-2018 Kindergarten from 4/17 to 4/28 from 8am to 3pm & 4/20 from 5 pm to 7 pm BCES will open for Evening registration. For Further information please contact our office at 735-0900.

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