Cr16 050218 by The Record Live

SPORTS

ORANGE COUNTY

Commentary

FISHING

Kaz’s Korner

Capt. Dickie Colburn Page 1 Section B

Joe Kazmar Page 1 Section B

Outdoors HUNTING & FISHING Capt. Chuck Uzzle Section B

RELIGION & LOCAL CHURCH GUIDE Page 6B

County Record TheRecordLive.com

Vol. 58 No. 103

Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Crooks signs on, rejects 2017 pay raise Then Crooks submitted paperwork to reject the nearly $20,000 county judge pay raise voted in by commissioners in during the Hurricane Harvey disaster in Sep-

tember of last year. The increase moved the county judge pay from $85,500 a year to $105,040, a bump of more than 22 percent. Former County Judge

Stephen Brint Carlton and commissioners Jody Crump and Barry Burton declined their raises, through the end of their current terms. Burton, Crump and Carl-

ton were then defeated in their re-election bids in March, after Crooks’ campaigning included a vow to COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Incoming Orange County Judge Dean Crooks addresses County Commissioners from the audience side of the courtroom for the last time Tuesday. Crooks will begin his new job Wednesday, May 2. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Incoming Orange County Judge Dean Crooks didn’t get to sit and vote with the rest of Commissioners’ Court Tuesday but that didn’t keep some business from getting transacted in a

hurry. Commissioners needed less than an hour to first agree and vote that Crooks needed to pay a $1,000 bond as a requirement for office, and, after other business, go back and receive from Crooks the required check and necessary paperwork.

Steam engine replica set for Depot Day Jenniffer Hudson Connors, right, of the Stark Foundation Library, shares stories about the Lutcher Mausoleum with patrons at Sunday’s ‘Walk in the Past’ at Evergreen Cemetery. The event was organized as a fundraiser for the Heritage House Museum, which is still trying to recover from Hurricane Harvey. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Cemetery offers Orange history lesson Dave Rogers

For The Record

Gina Rebich helps Koda prepare for the Gnarliest Dog event as part of the Doggie Contests being held at Depot Day 2018, a May 12fundraiser for the Orange Train Depot Museum.

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Stewart Laurents has driven his replica steam locomotive and five-car train for many children’s and adult events. “We do a lot of company events, school events, church events, a lot of private birthday parties,” he said. “I think this is the first time I’ve been part of celebrating a depot.” Laurents, who runs two Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe locations in Rayne and Scott, Louisiana, just off Interstate 10, will have his “trackless train” in Orange on Saturday, May 12 for Depot Day. The event is a fundraiser for the historic Orange Train Depot and Museum at 1210 Green Ave. “Our train is very authentic in the way it looks and sounds,” says Laurents, who pronounces his name LOraw. “It looks like an old steam engine, with a coal car,

two passenger cars and a caboose. “That’s the way they’re designed and look, but they’re all designed to carry passengers. The engine blows smoke and our train has all the train sounds and whistles. When it’s moving, it sounds like a steam engine moving.” Laurents says this trackless train is five years old. It normally resides at his Scott store, which is also home to a carousel. His Rayne store is just off I-10 at exit 87 and the Scott store is just off exit 97, he said. “Our business is we’re a candy store and ice cream shoppe,” he said. “But not just a candy store. We try to entertain and provide fun things.” That’s also the purpose of Depot Day, whose organizers with the Friends of the Orange Depot are aiming to build out the museum part of the depot intended to spotSTEAM ENGINE Page 3A

The folks from the Heritage House Museum knew what they were talking about when they titled last weekend’s tour of Orange’s Evergreen Cemetery a “Walk In The Past.” The 140 acres of real estate between Border and 10th Street a few blocks south of downtown is the final resting place of many of Orange’s pioneer families. Mausoleums for the Lutcher, Brown and Stark families stand out in the

middle of the cemetery. But other plots and century-old markers for the likes of the Ochiltrees, Bancrofts, Wingates and Harmons are impressive in their own right. Other prominent names on the grave markers include Oliver Bland, Sheriff Dick Stanfield, county judge Grover Halliburton, and various members of the Parkhurst, Levingston, Block, McCorquodale, Hatton, Rachal, Jett, Cohenour and Mathews families. There are more than 15,000 people buried at Ev-

ergreen, with room for 3,000 more, says Roland Wolfford, general manager since 2000. “This cemetery’s over 200 years old,” Wolfford said, “and we’re trying to make it better than it was.” A cleanup was underway before Hurricane Harvey, with new fencing and a new headquarters building dedicated to the memory of longtime board member Roy Wingate, was just recently completed. Sunday’s cemetery walk included a stop at the adjacent gravesites of Orange

police chiefs Ed O’Reilly and John Godwin. They were murdered three months apart in 1935. O’Reilly was shot and killed by the minister at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Edgar Eskridge; and Godwin was shot dead by a robber, Clyde Dawson, three months after being named O’Reilly’s replacement. Eskridge served three years in prison, Dawson drew a life sentence. According to the HeriEVERGREEN Page 3A

Civil rights icon celebrates another year David Ball

For The Record

When Essie Bellfield, former Orange City Councilwoman and mayor, joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Harry Truman was president, the Korean Conflict was still being waged, the Corvette prototype and Mr. Potato Head were introduced and Queen Elizabeth II was coronated. Bellfield doesn’t know if she’s the oldest NAACP member in Southeast Texas or one of the oldest in the state, but she reckons being a member of the organization for 66 years would qualify

her. Moreover, she has a birthday next week. She became interested in civil rights when she was Bellfield living in Galveston. She brought her two young daughters to a public park at 22nd and Church Streets. A white man told her, “We don’t want no n****** here.” Bellfield replied it was a municipal park, which means city, which meant her and her daughters belong there. She also became involved in politics at that time. For

instance, she began campaigning for a state representative running in an election. Near the end of August in 1963, three residents from Orange climbed on a bus headed to Washington D.C., according to a prior News article. It wasn’t just any bus trip. It was a trip into history. They were participants in the civil rights March on Washington lead by Martin Luther King Jr. on Aug. 28. It was the day King gave his memorable “I have a dream” speech. James Zay Roberts and Velma Jeter where the other two people from Orange on that bus. The bus was filled with

IC Page 3A

CMYK

about 40 people said Bellfield. The other passengers were from Port Arthur and Beaumont. She spoke of three men buried in shallow graves, killed because they were trying to register people to vote in Mississippi. She was referring to James Chaney who was black and Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, who were white. The were killed in 1964. Bellfield said a white woman named Viola Gregg Liuzzo came down from Pontiac, Mich. to register people to vote. “When she left the voting area to go to the store to ESSIE BELLFIELD Page 3A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday May 2, 2018

BC native Larry Lawson to be honored at Lamar Staff Report For The Record

Lamar University plans to honor Bridge City native and LU alum Larry Lawson for his recent induction into the prestigious Horatio Alger Association at a news conference, Monday, May 7, in Beaumont. Lawson’s inspiring story of going from adversity to a life of achievement that has touched countless thousands of lives led to his becoming one of 12 national leaders selected for the honor this year. Lawson, a pioneer in the development of medical monitoring equipment, is only the fourth person from Southeast Texas to achieve this honor in 71 years. 2018 Stark Reading Contest County Finals Winners. From L-R: Carissa Slaughter(1st place, Declamation); Essence Landry (2nd place, Declamation); Jezlyn Matlock (1st place, Interpretive Reading); and Madison Day (2nd place, Interpretive Reading). Each first-place winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award for their County Finals win; second-place winners each receive a $2,500 scholarship award.

Stark Contest winners take center stage Carissa Slaughter, Jezlyn Matlock, Essence Landry, Madison Day Staff Report For The Record

The Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulate the winners of the 2018 County Finals of the 114th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On Sunday, April 29, 2018, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the County Finals held at the Lutcher Theater. Bridge City High School’s

Carissa Slaughter won 1st place in Declamation, while Jezlyn Matlock of Orangefield High School won 1st place in Interpretive Reading. Both students received a $5,000 scholarship for their 1st place awards. For her Declamation, Slaughter presented the speech The Solitude of Selfby Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Matlock’s reading was Hearts and Handsby O. Henry. Second place in Declamation went to Essence Landry of West Orange-Stark High School for her delivery of Hypocrisy of American Slaveryby Frederick Douglass. Bridge City High School’s Madison Day took 2nd place in Interpretive Reading with her reading

from Dave Pelzer’s A Child Called It. Each second-place winner received a $2,500 scholarship. Both first and second-place winners were also presented with plaques. Clyde V. McKee III, Stark Foundation President and CEO, presented all County Final contestants with commemorative watches, which is a long-held tradition of the Stark Reading Contest. More than 100 students participated in the school levels of this year’s Stark Reading Contest, which is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. “I want to congratulate the county winners, all local level winners, and all finalists for their outstanding accom-

plishments, as this year was a truly fantastic contest” said Stark Reading Contest Coordinator, Drew Whatley. “All participants, from the school preliminaries to the County Final, should be applauded for their hard work and effort.” The time and work of the local school directors help make this contest possible. The support of Jennifer Clarke (West Orange-Stark H.S.), Ron Chevalier (Orangefield H.S.), Melanie Claybar (Little CypressMauriceville H.S.), Adam Conrad (Vidor H.S.) and Shannon King (Bridge City H.S.) is critical in making this program a success.”

Interestingly, three of these have had strong connections to Lamar University: Lawson, Tom Lawson Harken and Jack Gill. Past honorees from Southeast Texas were restaurant founder and LU benefactor Tom Harken (honored in 1992), and LU Distinguished Alumnus, engineer and tech entrepreneur Jack Gill (honored in 1999). The fourth, long-time Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum, grew up in Orange. Lawson was inducted in the Horatio Alger Society in an April ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas The Record Newspapers- The County Record and the Penny Record- are published on Wednesday of each week and distributed free throughout greater Orange County, Texas. The publications feature community news, local sports, commentary and much more. Readers may also read each issue of our papers from our web site TheRecordLive.Com.

News Tips and Photos 886-7183 or 735-7183 E-mail: news@therecordlive.com

County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 Offices Closed On Wednesday. Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305.

TheRecordLive.com

Round The Clock Hometown News

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!

Click-Fit

795

* each

Reg. Price $995

NOW AVAILABLE! FREE 2-WAY TEXTING DEVICE (Tablet or Smartphone)

Texas residents with a hearing loss may be eligible for a FREE 2-Way Texting Device (tablet or Smartphone) OR Ampliﬁed Phone and accessories. 2-Way Texting Device requires high speed internet - not included.

Ampliﬁed Corded Phone

Ampliﬁed Cordless Phone

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018 3A

Evergreen Cemetery offers history tage House Museum, Evergreen Cemetery isn’t quite 200 years old. The land, originally 35 acres purchased in 1835 by Robert Jackson, was believed first used for a burial ground in 1840. The land was called “City Cemetery” until 1898 when it became known as Evergreen. A number of the headstones in the cemetery look like logs. They were death benefits to members of the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal organization that provide life insurance for its members. The organization, founded in 1890, still exists today as WoodmenLife. The Masonic Lodge, Shriners and IOOF, the International Order of Odd Fellows, are other fraternal orders listed on some of the headstones. A number of the late 19thand early 20th-century headstones bear the emblems of the Confederate States of America, as the men were veterans of the Civil War. The cemetery includes veterans of every war since. Wolfford has worked at Evergreen for more than 20 years.

From Page 1

pick up a jar of mustard for the hot dogs, they killed her. And every time I go to vote, I put my number down and pull the lever, I say, ‘Viola, I’m here,’ because she didn’t have to leave her family to come to register us to vote. It upsets me right now, when we as black people, do not get out and vote. I don’t care how you vote, just get out and vote, because you didn’t have that opportunity [then].” Over the years, Bellfield has amassed many plaques and honors for her service inkling being appointed to state boards by two Texas governors. She has also traveled the world. “Not too many people in Orange can say that they served on state boards,” she said. “I love people. I don’t see black and white. When I worked in the medical field, medical students would pull the skin off of a cadaver and you can’t tell if they’re black or white. The NAACP was started by white people.”

Family members walk among the tombstones Sunday at Orange’s Evergreen Cemetery. Vounteers with the Heritage House Museum gave tours of the cemetery, which is nearly 200 years old, and told stories of some of the city’s more famous families buried there.

He’s seen it through Hurricanes Rita, Ike and Harvey, with plenty of smaller storms in between. “I think counting Rita and Ike, there were a total of 17 trees that we took out of there,” he said. “Most of them were beautiful cedar trees. “During Ike, we had at least two feet of water but Harvey wasn’t so bad.” Evergreen is operated by

the non-profit Evergreen Cemetery Association. The officers and board of directors meet every other month. Operating funds come from the sale of lots, burials and donations. Raymond is board president with Shirley Wolfford secretary and Cheryl David treasurer. Other board members are Jerry Priddy, Rachel Parker, Betty Harmon, Leslie

Williams, Natalie West, Theresa and Mike Van Meter and Larry David, who is trust manager. “It’s a not-for-profit cemetery,” Roland Wolfford said. “We do what we can with what we’ve got.” The Heritage House Museum is still working its way through Harvey recovery, after storm flooding forced closure last summer.

Steam engine replica comes to Depot light the city’s history as 20th century leaders in timber, shipbuilding and chemical production. Besides the trackless train, Depot Day will include a photo booth, face painting, balloon sculpting and various food vendors on site. Entertainment will be furnished by Chris Bergeron and County Line Folk Danc-

ing, along with choirs from local high schools. Doggie contests run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with awards announced at 4:30 p.m. for categories such as Sassiest, Friendliest, Grumpiest, Waggiest Tail, Tallest, Smallest, Most Creative Costume, Gnarliest and Best Kisser. Entry forms for the doggie

County business

From Page 1

contests can be found at orangetxdepot.org. The event is limited to dogs 20 pounds and smaller. Raffle items include a weekend retreat at La Maison d’Orange, a new bedand-breakfast at 901 W. 10th Street; boys’ and girls’ bicycles’ an RCA tablet; a Kendra Scott necklace; Bluetooth portable speaker; a

cross and a City of Orange throw blanket. Sponsors include First Financial Bank, Granger Chevrolet, Capital Title, Liz Hogan Allstate Insurance, Bettye Elliott American Real Estate, Steirman-Whitfield, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

presentation that showcased a new video designed to spur development here. Her report included news that the EDC was working with a site location partnership to represent Orange at out-of-town conferences, attending a Japan-Texas summit regarding disaster recovery and upping its magazine advertising to include, among others, the Houston Astros game program. In a quick agenda Tuesday, Crump, Trahan and Gothia voted 3-0 to pay $644,000 of bills, including checks for $140,425 to Ashbritt for debris removal and $282,485 to

Tetra Tech, Inc., for monitoring Ashbritt’s debris removal. Commissioners also OK’d a purchase of two radios for $9,920 for Constable Precinct Three Mark Philpott’s office, the expenditure of $1,000 for the Auditor’s law library and seven zero-sum interdepartmental line item transfers. Commissioner Burton was absent Tuesday, but in his stead, Gothia, Trahan and Crump approved proclamations declaring this Soil and Water Stewardship Week and May as Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

in last Wednesday, taking the oath from Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels, who is a former county judge that served as Crooks’ campaign treasurer. But he couldn’t take his seat without paying the bond, and since there’s little precedent for replacing a county judge mid-term, the commissioners had to create one. All elected county officials have to post a performance bond with the county’s insurer. “We all have to do it,” Gothia said. “It’s just normally, when we got elected in (in November of an election year), it’s done well before we get sworn in (on January 1 of the following year), so nobody ever sees that.” So Crooks spent his Tuesday in the audience. But he wasn’t complaining. “There’s no need to do it fast,” he said. “We can do this right, one thing at a time and make sure it’s correct.” However, he left little doubt he planned to hit the ground running on his first official day in office, Wednesday. He scheduled early meetings with several department heads. “I’ve got to learn my way around,” he said. “Get caught up. If I don’t get started now, I’ll never get done. So I’ve got to get after it.” Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, put on a short

C a l l t o R E S E R V E L I V E C R AW F I S H

Spicy Boiled Crawfish

From Page 1

Orange County Commissioners, back row from left, Johnny Trahan, John Gothia and Jody Crump declared May Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month at Tuesday’s Commissioners Court. Representing Adult Protective Services of Orange and Southern Jefferson Counties are Cecilio Lopez, Suzy Thomas, Shekerah Jacobs, Lola Williams-Veazie and Rochelle Lamb. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

reverse the 2017 commissioners’ court raises. “I understand that I have no legal obligation to waive any increases that have been approved by commissioners’ court,” Crooks said. “I believe that a discussion regarding the compensation for the four county commissioners and the county judge is in order due to the circumstances surrounding that pay increase for those five positions alone.” Crooks said the discussion should come during this summer’s upcoming making of a 2018-19 budget. “In the meantime, I also believe strongly as the recovery from Harvey continues to inflict economic havoc that it is important to lead from the front and gain the confidence of the citizens I serve,” Crooks said. “To that end, I request that my county-provided salary remain at $85,500 until Jan. 1, 2019 -assuming I’m still in office.” Carlton announced his resignation in early April. Crooks was named a week ago by all four commissioners – Crump, Burton, Johnny Trahan and John Gothia – to fill out the remaining eight months of Carlton’s term. With Crooks’ opponent for the November election, Democrat Donald Brown, officially withdrawing last week, Crooks is in line to serve at least through Dec. 31, 2022. Crooks was actually sworn

Essie Bellfield celebrates another trip around the sun

• served with corn and potato

5lb $22.95 3lb $14.95

Try our NEW Spicy Garlic Sauce

Saturday Morning

“Steam Table”

BREAKFAST

Served from 8:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

BOILED JUMBO Bayou Delight

SHRIMP

• 1 lb served with corn and potato

$15.99

* Dirty Rice, Catfish, Fried Crawfish Tails & Etoufee

$13.99

2045 Texas Avenue Bridge City, TX 77611 409-313-6729

Monday - Thursday 7 am to 8 pm Friday & Saturday 7 am to 9 pm

21st Annual

Strutters Spring Revue The Best Variety Show In Southeast Texas

BCHS FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

Lutcher TheaterShowcasing: In Orange RDAY

SATU y 5 Ma .

6 P.M

Tickets Just $10.00 At The Door

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING

Bridge City Strutters EMCEES: LANDON LUNA AND ETHAN HAMM. FEATURING BCHS CARDINAL SINGERS, BCHS JAZZ BAND, SPECIAL GUESTS: “OLD” RIDGE BOYS, THE BIG CHEESE STUEBING, MIKE THE HAMMER, MR. UIL MILLER, JOE THE GODFATHER, BRIAN THE WORKING MAN, AND SURPRISE GUEST: BIG RED, STRUTTERS ESCORTS, EN CROIX DANCERS, STRUTTERS-IN-TRAINING, PRE-DRILL DANCERS, FUTURE STRUTTERS, DRAMA CLUB SKIT, COMEDY, SOLOISTS, ENSEMBLES, AND MUCH MORE! The 2018-2019 Strutters announced. Advance Tickets May Be Purchased From Mrs. Cathy Riley at Bridge City High School

CMYK

4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

From The Creaux’s Nest LOCAL VOTING MOST IMPORTANT Early voting ended Tuesday, Election Day is Saturday, May 5. City and school board races, along with a very important port election, are being held. Voters can vote countywide for port commissioner candidates. It’s the only countywide race. A voter can cast their ballot at their regular voting box. Voters in the port races have had a tendency to vote in other races and bypass the very important port election. While you are at the polls voting in the city and school elections, ask to vote in the election for the port. It is really important to Orange County citizens which candidate serves on that board. We urge you to vote Saturday in the elections in your district and in port elections regardless of where you live in the county. Today, Wednesday, May 2, Orange County has a new judge. Best wishes to Judge Dean Crooks.***** I’ve got to move on. Hop on and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

DRILLING ROLLS BACK REGULATIONS IN GULF Trump seeks to axe rules established after the 2010 British Petroleum disaster that were put in by Obama. The drilling regulations put in place after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig expanded drilling under reduced safeguards is drawing opposition from environmentalists. The BP explosion caused more than four million barrels of crude to spill in the Gulf. The spill is still being felt today. Tar balls still show up on beaches, coral reefs that were killed still haven’t come back. Scientists have documented an increased death rate in the population of dolphins on the Louisiana coast. As long as we don’t have regulations that require safety for workers and the environment ahead of profit, the possibility of another BP disaster increases. Each year companies go into deeper and deeper water with greater degrees of underground pressure, increasing the risk of an accident.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Marianne Murphy Smith, age 67, who passed away April 24, in Houston. She was born in Bridge City in 1950 and was the daughter of “Rip” and Rosemary Murphy. Her siblings are Randall, Marilyn and Brian. We had known her and her family since she was a child. *****We were also saddened to learn about the death of Julie Ann Bonner, 62, of Orange, who passed away April 24. Our condolences to her entire family. *****Services were held Tuesday, May 1, for Bobby Brewer, 81, who passed away Saturday, April 28. Condolences to wife Peggy and her family. Please see obituaries.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 Orange has lost an icon May 4, 2008, with the death of Ms. Eunice Benckenstein, age 99. Her life’s work, service to others is unparallel. Over the years, I heard from those who knew her well that she was the most intelligent person they had ever known. I first met her 50 years ago and at age 50 she was one of the county’s most beautiful women. I saw her a few years ago and at age 90, she was still attractive. She married oilman C.H. Benckenstein and her classmate at Denton College, Nelda Stark, married Lutcher.*****Alice and Don Cole celebrate their 60th anniversary this week. Sixty-years, think about that. *****Congrats to Robert Ramirez and his business for being named ‘Small Business of the Year.’ Several people nominated Robert’s and this led to the Greater Orange Area Chamber recognizing him, his lovely wife and employees for this prestigious award that will be presented in Beaumont. *****Jockey Kent Desormeaux won his third Derby on top of ‘Big Brown’ who was named for UPS. Kent is a native of Maurice, Louisiana, between Abbeville and Lafayette, and cousin to the Bonin twins. He won in 1998 on ‘Real Quite’ and in 2000 on ‘Fusaichi Pegasus.’ In years past Kent also rode at Delta Downs in Vinton. *****What scares Corky most about retiring is not only that Betty would stack up the Honey-Do’s but also since she’s so much younger, she likes to travel and Corky likes his own bed.(Editor’s note: Corky sleeps in heaven now days.) *****Sidney Poitier, quit school at age 12 to go to work to help the family, lived in poverty in a shack with no utilities. He just barely learned to read and write. He lived a fascinating life and reached the top by becoming one of the greatest actors of all time. He’s written a book, ‘Life Beyond Measure--Letters to my Great-Granddaughter.’ A great read for anyone who loves success stories. *****It’s hard to believe that 20 years have gone by since Sheriff James Wade resigned as sheriff after being indicted on conspiracy to manufacture drugs. (Editor’s note: He later was convicted and served nearly 18 years. Newton Johnson was appointed by commissioners to fill his term. (Editor’s note: Thirty years have gone by now.)***** Joe Nick Patoski, from Wimberley, Texas, hometown of the former Sue Pate, has written a book (biography), named ‘Willie Nelson: An Epic Life.’ The boy from Abbott and his sister were raised by grandparents. ***** Marlene Merritt, wife of incoming sheriff Keith Merritt, is out in his truck still trying to gather up political yard signs. She was trying to dodge the showers, makes for a bad hair day.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 10 Years Ago-2008 Eunice “Polly” Gibson Ernst, 77, of Orange, passed away Monday, April 28. Funeral service was held Friday, May 2.

Ernst served in the US Navy during 1951-1952 as a Dental Technician. She was active in the West Orange PTA, served as its president for several years and drove a school bus for W.O.S.D. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William A. Ernst, daughters, Stephanie Gifford and Jacqueline Shaffer and grandchildren.*****J.T. Harrison, 85, long time resident of West Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 29. Funeral Service was held Friday, May 2. He was survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Joe Buchman Harrison; nine children sons Norman, Richard, Jerry, Albert, daughters Juanita, Mary, Ruby, Judy Harrison, Evelyn, 17 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren***** Martha Lavelle Wagner, 66 of Orange, Passed away Saturday, May 3. Funeral Services were held Monday, May 5. She is survived by her husband, Emmett Wagner of Orange; daughters, Tracy, Susan and Pamela, eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.***** Mary Virginia (Jean) Smith, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, April 30. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3. She is survived by her sons and daughters, Fletcher Shoemaker, Rodney Shoemaker, Angela Richard, Joanna Surber, James Smith, Richard Smith Jr., thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.***** Mary Jane Darden 68, of Orange passed away Thursday, April 30. Ms. Darden retired as a clerical worker from American Bridge in Orange. Survivors include her two sisters, Arva Bee Thompson and Shearial Livingston, two brothers, Donny Lee Darden and Charles M. Darden Jr.

40 Years Ago-1978 Attorney General John Hill defeats Gov. Dolph Briscoe in the Democratic primary.*****County Judge Pete Runnels beat back a challenge made by James Stringer to win re-election by 1,502 votes. *****Newly appointed judge of the new 269th District Court Judge Don Burgess defeated Judge Grover Halliburton. *****Newly-elected County Court at Law Judge Pat Clark is in a good position for a good political future, according to political observers. Predictions are that he will end up with a district judgeship in the future. (Editor’s note: Judge Pat how’s that for predicting?)*****Bridge City Texaco, 1805 Texas Ave., is holding a three-day ‘Beer at Cost’ sale. Pabst, 12 pack, $2.55; Billy Beer, President’s Carter’s brother Billy’s beer, 6 pack, 99 cents; A case of Schlitz, $5.40; case of Miller, $6.36; Bud $6.15 case. *****Parked on Cow Bayou, near Keown Supply are some large, 18-wheel, pipehauling trucks. The sign on their doors reads “Dunn Brothers, Around the Nation It Must Be Dunn.” The company belongs to Opportunity Valley News publisher Roy Dunn’s uncles. They are the largest pipeline stringers in the country, with over 400 trucks doing business in every state. They strung the Alaska Pipeline. (Editor’s note: All the Dunns are dead now. The company was sold and is now out of business. The brothers didn’t have any children, just young, second wives, who took the sale money and ran.) *****The Third Annual International Gumbo Cook off was held at Orange Navy Base. Jim Stelly was chairman. ‘Parker’s Pride,’ Sheriff Ed Parker’s gumbo team, was the overall champion. *****Harmon brothers break ground for new Chevrolet dealership in the 2600 block of MacArthur Drive. Local mayors, leading area businessmen, area chambers of commerce members, along with General Motor’s officials, attended the affair. The Harmon brothers, Jackie, president, Carlton ‘Corky’, vicepresident, and Don, secretary-treasurer, said the new building contains 34,000 sq. feet of interior space and permanent financing by Orange Bank. The Harmon boys are descendents of John Harmon, Orange County’s first white settler. They have been in the car business over 30 years but their family has been selling transportation for 100 years. They operated buggy sales and horses on Front Street. They invented and made the Harmon Saddle. (Editor’s note: One of those unique saddles can be viewed at Harmon Used Cars, located at McArthur and Henrietta St. in Orange.)*****Inez Hearn has undergone surgery and is being held prisoner in Doctor’s Hospital. ‘Nez’ will be fine; she’s as tough as a barrel of rattlesnakes and ornery as Uncle John’s mule. (Editor’s note: We lost Nez a few years ago. She was truly a unique person.) *****Jean Lapeyrolerie, 18 years old, this week became the youngest grand juror in Orange County history, maybe youngest in the state. She became a registered voter less than two months ago. The intelligent young lady is a Bridge City beauty. (Editor’s note: Jean is still around, still pretty and still in sales. It’s hard to believe all of the above was so long ago.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS My buddy of many years, Essie Bellfield, will celebrate her 88th birthday next Monday, May 6. We often kid about her being from the ‘Frog Capital of the World, Rayne, LA.’ Cajuns pronounce frog, “Crop-Po.” Read David Ball’s story on this great lady.***** This week, April 30, 1789, 229 years ago, George Washington took the oath of office in New York to become the first president of the United States.*****Speaking of presidents, last Saturday, in Washington Township, Michigan, Donald Trump said one of the most outrageous things he’s said yet. With a front row filled with youngsters, Trump declared in a anti-media message, “They hate your guts.” He also put down law enforcement, the FBI and the Justice system. In a presidential example for our youth, Trump is the worst in history. When asked who was responsible for the Korean peace talks, he declared, “I am.” He gave no other country credit. My bet is that China, who furnishes North Korea with 90% of their imports, played the largest part.*****Every day I miss Corky Harmon. I can’t believe he’s gone. Thursday, May 3, is one year since he died at age 89. When we first joined the Harmon’s after Ike here on Henrietta, we visited daily with Don Harmon, who always arrived first, Corky and Ray Cravins. Today they are all gone. That saddens me.*****We heard from a couple of people who wanted to know how to get some Bo Henley’s Bobcat Farm honey. I guess it’s called that because Bo is on the Orangefield school board. It is the best local clover honey I’ve ever eaten and I’m a conasouir of honey from around the country. I get mine as a gift from Phillip Welch, however to purchase some call Bo at 988-8523. You’ll love it.*****A mystery is brewing at the White House about what happened to the oak tree President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron planted there during his state visit last week. The sapling was a gift from Macron. He and Trump shoveled dirt onto the tree Monday during a ceremonial planting on the South Lawn of the White House. By the end of the week, the tree was gone. The White House hasn’t offered an explanation.*****Last Week at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch get together, Port Commissioner Keith Wallace and County Commissioner Johnny Trahan were discussing ideas to better the future of Orange County. Susan Kazmar said she will be attending more often when she again retires from teaching, this time for good. She is a teacher at Orangefield. The Bunch dines at JB’s Barbeque this week and will gather at Robert’s next week. Everyone always welcome.*****Gas prices at the pump has gone up a dollar a gallon since Trump took office. The

average price is $2.81 nation wide and headed to $4 in California. Gas prices always goes up during Republican Administrations.*****The Kentucky Derby will be televised at 5:46 Saturday on NBC. The race will feature 20 horses. I don’t know who the Cajun jockey is but I bet there will be at least one. This year’s winner could be a horse named Combatant.*****Firearms will be banned at the NRA annual meeting in Dallas. Guns will not be allowed at the forum when President Trump and Vice-president Pence are in the building. The VP speaks Friday. It’s ironic that they are banning guns to protect themselves after their main selling pitch has been “more guns, more protection.”*****Seven years ago, May 2, 2011, in Pakistan, President Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, who was killed during the United States commando operation. It was May 1 in the United States.*****Another Trump appointee quits. Thomas Homan, heading up immigration and customs enforcement as director, was Trump’s first appointment. He headed up Trump’s efforts to ramp up immigration arrests and crack down on Sanctuary Cities. The President had been putting pressure on him to do more.*****Peggy and Richard Albair, of Peggy’s on the Bayou, have faced many hardships in the past years. Three major storms wiped them out and the Cow Bayou Bridge, on Roundbunch, being shut down for months for repair, put a big hurt on them. Hurricane Harvey totally destroyed them but these hard working folks has no quit in them. They embarked on a new food service. They know how to prepare great food and are inviting you to give them a try. See Peggy’s ad and menu in this issue.

BIRTHDAYS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays this week. May 2: Celebrating are Mary Stewart, Megan Cornwell and Amy Wiebold. They are joined by actors Dwayne Johnson, 45, Thomas McDonell, 31, soccer player David Beckham, 42, race car driver, Kyle Busch, 32.***** May 3: Our former ‘Girl Friday’ Nicole Gibbs, Stacie Hollier, Kay Boudreaux, and Brandon Applebach all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating are country singer Eric Church, 40, actors Rob Brydon, 52 and Christina Hendricks, 42.*****May 4: Laurie Miller, MacAlan Trammell, Jenna Dismukes and Julia Hoke celebrate today. Having birthdays on this day are country singer Randy Travis, 58, sportscaster Erin Andrews, 39, and pop singer, Lance Bass, 38.*****May 5: Today is Cinco deMayo, a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France. Having birthdays are Brad Broussard, Butch Myers, Bridget Toohey, Lindsey Dardeau and Amanda Dumesnil. They are joined by singer Adele, 29 and Chris Brown, 28, reality star Brooke Hogan, 29, actor Henry Cavill, 34.***** May 6: One year older today are James Scales, Jr., Deborah “Debbie” Gregg, Mayor Essie Bellfield, Brandon Bond. Also celebrating birthdays are actor George Clooney, 56, football player Jason Witten, 35 and rock singer Bob Seger. 72.***** May 7: Josh Sanders celebrates a birthday today along with Joe Chenella, Sherri Thompson, Connie Angelle, Anrea Beadle, Gina Mannino and Jessica Hughes. Joining them are football player Earl Thomas, 28, actors Bracken Meyer, 43, Betsy Rue, 38, Alexander Ludwig 25.*****May 8: Wilma Horner, Debra Truncale, Ginger Hogden, Alan Bates and Arion Fields have birthdays on this day. Celebities joining them are actors Stephen Amell, 36, Melissa Gilbert, 53 and Eyes Gabel, 34.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tee-Moon Boudreaux was visiting his sister Shirley Marie, wat done moved to Kerrville. A Texas game warden was driving down the road when he came up on Tee-Moon carrying a wild turkey under his arm. Officer Lambert got out of his car and axe Tee-Moon, “Where did you get dat turkey?” Tee-Moon replied, “Wat turkey?” “Dat turkey you got dere under you arm,” said da Warden. Tee-Moon him look down and said, “Well, lookee here, a turkey done roosted under my arm.” Warden Lambert said, “Turkey season is closed in Texas. Now whatever you do to dat turkey, I’m gonna do to you. If you break his leg, I’m gonna break your leg. If you break his wing, I’ll break your arm. Whatever you do to dat turkey, I’ll do to you, so what are you gonna do with him?” Tee-Moon tink bout dat a moment and den says, “I guess under da circumstance, I’ll just kiss his ass me, and let him go.”

C’EST TOUT Time to stop partisan gerrymandering. The census is taken throughout the nation every ten years. The next one will be taken in 2020, just a couple of years away. Two decades ago, partisan gerrymandering started allowing politicians to pick their voters in Texas rather than the other way around. The practice, over the years, has gotten worse. Smarter computer programs are now able to create absurd looking districts. In our own area we have seen changes that tied Orange County to the Woodlands and Houston. In Texas the congressional map around Austin and the Dallas-Fort Worth area shows the extremes which Democratic voters are being punished. That’s what gerrymandering amounts to. Lawmakers in one party, punishing members in the other party, by putting them into districts where they have little influence on government affairs. Both political parties are guilty. It’s the deprivation to representative government done by the majority in power. Political maps should be drawn by bipartisan or non-partisan commissions. Maps should follow county and city lines, not lines that create districts that look like jigsaw puzzles. The Supreme Court at some point will have to get involved. They must end the anti-democratic behavior and be consistent with voting rights laws.*****I’ve gotta go, running late. I’ll see you on the next turn around. Don’t forget to vote. I thank you for your time. It’s important to me. Please shop our advertisers and read us cover to cover. Good stuff throughout. Take care and God bless.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018 •

Golden K Kiwanis to meet On Wed., Wed., May 2: Jessica Hill, Executive Dir., Orange Econ. Development Corporation, will speak to Golden K Kiwanis Club about the upcoming Bass Tourney and Art in the Park that was reset to Sat., June 9, from original date of Sat., April 7, due to inclement weather. e meeting is slated for 9-10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building in the front meeting room, corner of MLK and Strickland. Coﬀee is always provided. Wed., May 9: Captain Frank Zuniga of the Orange Salvation Army will speak on the local Army group, the new store, and the Boys and Girls' Club in Orange. e meeting begins at 9 a.m., concluding at 10 a.m. in the large meeting room at the Salvation Army Building, located at MLK and Strickland. Coﬀee is always provided.

Orangefield Kindergarten Round-up Orangefield Elementary will have Kindergarten Round-up on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the junior high cafeteria. To be eligible for public school Kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2018. Parents of an eligible kindergartner are required to bring the child’s immunization record, a certified copy of their birth certificate (issued by the county in which they were born), and proof of residency (CURRENT electric, water, or gas bill with your name, service location, and current usage) to the registration. A copy of the child’s social security card is also requested. If you do not have a card, an Alternate I.D. will be issued. A photo copy of all required documents must remain on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call the school at (409) 7355346.

National Day of prayer e Bridge City/Orangeﬁeld Ministerial Alliance will be observing the National Day of Prayer on ursday, May 3, 2018, at 11:30am, at the Bridge City Park Pavilion. All community members are invited to join us as we unite in prayer for our community, leaders, and nation.

Seek & Find Resale Store Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Seek & Find Resale Store opens its doors Friday, May 4 at 1:00 pm and closes at 4:00 pm and also on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 am and closes at 12:30 pm. We are located at 985 W Roundbunch Rd Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). ere will be new items and the room is full of bargains: clothes all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more. All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

Thrift and Gift First Saturday First Saturday sale at rift and Gift on May 5th. All jeans $1.00, 2X, 3X and 4X women and mens clothing $1.00, scrubs .50 for each piece, sleeveless blouses (shells) .50. all this an more at 350 37th St. (between Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union). Hours are 9 am to 1 pm. Call 409886-7649 for additional information.

Benefit for Chuck Spicer Eagles #2523 will be a having a benefit for Chuck Spicer May 5th 11am- until. ere will be lot's of band's, auction stuff,cake walk, fish dinner's, $8.00 a plate, 50/50. To help with a medical bills, Chuck has the band Creole Cookin. So Come show your support.

49th Annual Senior Citizens Rally Day Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Committee on Aging invites all Senior Citizen’s to join us for our 49th Annual Senior Citizens Rally Day. is year’s theme is Feelin’ Groovy to be Healthy. We encourage our Senior Citizens to dress up in 60’s & 70’s clothing but it is not require. Rally Day is free to all and will be held, Tuesday, May 8th and will start at 9 am and end at 1 pm. ere will be entertainment by Heart to Heart Band featuring Brit Godwin, Health vendors and health screenings, over 25 door prizes, bingo, photo booth, free lunch and fun for all Senior Citizens. Please bring any old eye glasses you may have lying around and donate them to the Lions Eye Bank of Texas. Vendors who have services available for our Senior Citizens we encourage you to be a vendor. is day is free to our Senior Citizens so we ask that vendors do not bring items to sell. For further information on our Senior Citizen Rally Day, call the AgriLife Extension oﬃce at �409-882-7010.

American Legion Post 49 elections American Legion Post 49 will be holding Elections for Oﬃcers on ursday May 10, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. All Members in good standing are welcome.

Free mayhaw berries at BC Chamber e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the mayhaw trees at the chamber are full of ripening berries. ey will continue to ripen for the next few weeks. e Chamber invites the community to help themselves to the ripe berries while they last. e trees are located next to the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX. For more information, call 409-7355671

CCS 10th Annual 5K color run CCS 10th Annual Lion 5k Color Run On Saturday May 12th, 2018, Community Christian School will host its 9th annual Color 5k and 1k fun run. e event will be at Claiborne Park at 9:00 a.m. Come participate in all the fun. With your registration, you will get a t-shirt. All ﬁnishers receive a medal. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/ TX/Vidor/Lion5KColorRun Advance registration is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Race day registration will be $5 more. e ﬁrst 100 runners will be able to enjoy a sausage or chicken biscuit complements of ChickFilA College St. Beaumont, TX. Water and bananas will be provided at the race. For any questions contact Amanda Britnell at amanda_britnell@yahoo.com or June Menard at jescojune@aol.com. All proceeds go directly to CCS athletic program.

Scholarship fund Garage Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Garage Sale opens its doors every Saturday after that at 7:30 am and closes at 12:30 pm. We are located at 985 W Roundbunch Rd. Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). ere will be new items and the room is full of bargains: clothes all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more. All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

Good Shepherd Pecan Sale continues Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is selling the remaining items from their Durham Ellis Pecan Sale. e proceeds from this sale will beneﬁt our Music Scholarship Fund. We have the following items for sale at a discounted price - Walnut Halves & Pieces, 1# bag $7.00; Hot & Spicy Peanuts, 1# bag $2.00; Frosted Praline Pecans, 12oz bag $7.00 or Peanut Brittle, 7oz bag $3.00. We have new inventory of Frosted Cinnamon Pecans and Milk Chocolate Pecans for $9.00 each. Come and get some delicious pecans. ank you for your support!

American Assoc. of University Women events

hold our banquet on Monday, May 7 the AAUW Scholarship Banquet and Silent Auction will be held at 6 p.m. at Southern Charm restaurant on Strickland in Orange, in same building where PK's Grill once existed. Cost of meal is $20 per person, which includes choice of entree, salad, baked potato, bread, vegetable medley, cold beverage, dessert bar, coﬀee, and gratuity. Speaker is Diane Grooters. Note: Please call, text or email Diane Grooters to RSVP and to identify your silent auction item. Call or text 409.988.5635 or email grootershouse@yahoo.com.

Orange County Friends On urs., May 3: OCF Party Bridge, 11:30 a.m. for lunch, Garden District Restaurant on Hwy. 87. Playing is 12 noon-@3 p.m. Cost is $1 per person. Call or text 409.670.5026 for info. Join us on Tues., May 8: OCF May General Meeting and End of Year Banquet, 11 a.m., Old Orange Cafe, 914 W. Division Street. Meal will be paid by OCF and. ordering from menu will be permitted. Email reservations to Debbie, treasurer, jndfran@gmail.com or call or text Anne at 313.7575 by May 1 to get place. On Wed., May 9: Mah Jongg, a game of Eastern tiles, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Text or call Karen at 409.330.4077 for info.

See BRIEFS, Page 5B

e AAUW Book-Ins Book Club will meet

BC Chamber Father of the year nominations e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Father of the Year 2018. Do you know an outstanding dad who goes above and beyond? 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 June 12, 2018 at Granger Chevrolet, 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 area. For contest rules or to make a nomination online, visit www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-of-theyear. For more information call the chamber at 409735-5671.

WOS Athletic Banquet e West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet, which is catered by Moncla’s, will be at 6:30pm Tuesday, May 15th at the West OrangeStark High School Cafeteria. Male and female athletes from the current school year 2017-2018 will be honored. Each athlete will receive one free ticket. Parents and other family members may purchase tickets for $7.00 at the West OrangeStark Athletic Oﬃce by May 11th. If you need additional information please contact the Athletics Department at 882-5530.

Friends of the Depot meeting e regular meeting of the board of directors and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on ursday, May 17, at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue, in Orange. Anyone interested in getting involved with the project is encouraged to attend the bi-monthly meeting. Refreshments are served at 5:00PM and the meeting will begin at 5:30PM. ere will be reports from the Museum Committee and the Depot Day Committee. Depot Day, the annual fundraiser for the organization will be held Saturday, May12, 12-5PM, on the grounds of the depot and will feature trackless train rides, a balloon specialist, face painting, photo booth, small dog contest called Dog Day Afternoon, a band, entertainment by Little Cypress Middle School singers, special Mexican Folk dancing and food booths. Entry forms and other info for the dog show are on the website, www.orangetxdepot.org. For special event rentals of the depot, call Rose at (409)330-1576.

Strutters Annual Golf Tourney e Strutters will hold their annual Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course, located at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur. Please contact a Stutter if you would like to sponsor a hole for the tournament or register your team.

CMYK

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Deaths and Memorials

New businesses celebrate

Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, Orange Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 28, 2018. He was born in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1936, to John D. Brewer and Jimmie L. (Winfree) Brewer. Bobby was the full time unit administrator and honorably served his country as a Command Sergeant Major in the Texas Army National Guard for 41 years. After retirement, he worked for H&R Block. He was a hard worker and respected by all who knew him. He was always there for his family and his troops. He was a person who was always ready to help others. He helped to build the homes in Carpenter’s Village for Habitat for Humanity and volunteered for Shangri La. He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Jimmie Brewer. ose left to cherish his memories are his wife of 58 years Peggy (Bryant) Brewer who he loved dearly; daughters, Sherry and husband Chuck Peterson BOBBY JOE of Dayton, TX; Nancy and husband Jay Surles of Kingwood TX; grandchilBREWER dren, Heidi and husband Aldo Ortiz, Miles Peterson, Trevor Surles, Tyler Surles, and Allison Surles; expected great-grandchild; and his sister, Betty Lou Perry of Orange. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Oﬃciating will be Reverend Keith Royal and Reverend Bill Collier. Burial followed at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be Miles Peterson, Trevor Surles, Tyler Surles, Aldo Ortiz, Daniel Perry, and Brandon Villafano. A special thank you to Alice Boston, the angel God sent to help us thru this diﬃcult time. anks also to Best Hospice, especially Emily Blanchard, Deborah Riley and Dana Guidry.

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr., 69, Orange Michael “Mike” Allen, Sr., 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Orange. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, St. Henry Catholic Chruch in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on July 12, 1948, he was the son of Loretus LaMarr Allen and Nola (Breaux) Allen. Michael, also known as “Big Mike” or “Catﬁsh,” grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and eventually moved to Bridge City, Texas where he lived for 40 years. He attended college at University of Louisiana and Texas A&M University, and played football for both schools. MICHAEL LAMARR He also played Semi-Pro lacrosse in San Antonio, Texas. Mike was an Iron ALLEN Workers Union Superintendent at the Goodyear Plant. He was known to tell a tall tale, and has been described as a “man who wore many hats.” Mike was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bridge City. He enjoyed spending his time traveling, going on cruises with his wife, and duck hunting. Mike will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Allen; and his father, Loretus Allen. He is survived by his mother, Nola Allen; his children, Michelle LaCombe, and husband Kyle of Lafayette, Edwin Laughlin of Bridge City, Mike Allen, Jr. and wife Jessica of Bridge City, and Bryan Allen and wife Jeana of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Kylie, Quaid, Paige, Blake, Luke, Natalye, Azalie, Michelle, Lily, Mackenzi, Claire, Caleb, and Quinn; his siblings, Ronald W. Allen and David M. Allen; and his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Laughlin. Serving as pallbearers will be Narry Choate, Sambo Carpenter, Blake Laughlin, Ronnie Allen, Jay Carpenter, Quaid LaCombe, Jacob Worster, Hunter Allen, and Bryan Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Choate and Roy Bendy.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant to our membership on May 1, 2018. Locally owned and operated by Rosa Sanders and partner Noe Guerrero, Las Rosas offers a full Tex-Mex menu with daily lunch specials and kids eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entre. If you’re in a hurry, you can call ahead (409-792-5353) to place your order and pick it up at their convenient drive thru window. Catering is also available. They are open Monday-Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. Las Rosas is located at 2198 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. Las Rosas also has a location in Port Neches.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 24th for the re-opening of the Wellspring Credit Union. They are located at 2101 MacArthur Drive in Orange. Directly after the storm, the Credit Union was able to open up in a mobile unit outside of their damaged building that was donated to them by a Credit Union in New York. For information on all the services they offer please call 409-7453755.

MY 5 CENTS

Take time to remember those who sacrificed Sen. Robert Nichols For the Record At the end of May, we will celebrate Memorial Day and honor our military men and women who have given their lives serving our nation, so that we might live free. Here are some things happening around your state: 1. Sunset Commission Hearing e Texas Sunset Advisory Commission recently held its first hearing of the interim. e Commission ensures state agencies are meeting their mission and purpose by making recommendations for which state agencies should be continued, how they can operate more efficiently and better serve the public. e hearing focused on the state's Behavioral Health Boards, including Marriage and Family erapists, Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologist, the Texas Medical Board, Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Historical Commission. Final decisions for these entities will be made in May, but no recommendations can be put into law without final approval by the Legislature. To learn how to become a part of the process by attending a hearing or sending in comments please visit www.sunset.texas.gov. 2. Special Education Funding e Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a new plan to address inadequacies in Texas when it comes to special education in Texas schools. e proposal includes special education professional development system for educators, resources for parents of students who may need special education services, funding for school districts providing services to students who may have previously been denied services. It also includes additional staffing and resources at TEA to help support education services and increase oversight to ensure all school districts in Texas are meeting special education laws. While TEA has designated $212 million to be spent over the next five years on this plan, they do plan to request additional funding during the 86th Legislative Session for local special education needs.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018 •

Mauriceville Elementary names 2018-2019 Student Council Officers

Carlos Gutierrez Vilches placed second in the state in the precision machine skills competition. Additionally, all WOS precision machine projects earned blue ribbons. The projects were shown by Jonatan Ramirez, Raul Maya, Jacoven Hinson, Carlos Gutierrez Vilches, Bruce White, and Kade Cornett.

WOS High School students win state machining, photography contests Student Council Sponsor, Mary Kay Berndt, for Mauriceville Elementary, has announced the 2018-2019 Student Council officers. They are, from front row left: Addison Ezernack, Parliamentarian; Haylie Robson, Secretary; Derek Lopez, President; Mackenzie Johnson, Vice President; and Amelia Miller, Treasurer. Second row- Kaitlynn Jarreau, Senator; Kolbi Fountain, Historian; Noah Davis, Head Senator; and Macy Moore, Senator. Third row - Isabella Nicholas, Senator; Beaux Latiolas, Senator; Madison Loupe, Senator; Laura Leigh Hughes, Senator

Buy Classifieds ~ 409-735-5305 Walter Mullins III

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

West Orange - Stark High School Career Center precision machine and commercial photography students brought home blue ribbons, a Best of Show honor, and a SkillsUSA state silver medal from the State Contest in Corpus Christi in April. Carlos Gutierrez Vilches placed second in the state in the precision machine skills competition. Additionally, all WOS precision machine projects earned blue ribbons. e projects were shown by Jonatan Ramirez, Raul Maya, Jacoven Hinson, Carlos Gutierrez Vilches, Bruce White, and Kade Cornett. WOS High School photography students also competed in State project contest. Alexya LaFleur and Kylie Babineaux, both received superior ratings in Commercial Photography / Digital competition. Alexya won Best of Show. Lacey Hale is

COMING SOON, 2 Private Rooms available to RENT for your upcoming Birthday Party, Card Games, Social Club, Meeting or Showers!

the Commercial Photography instructor.

Carlo Paulino is the Precision Machine instructor.

Peggy’s

on the Bayou

Mullins asks for your vote Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM

Running For Port Commissioner in the At Large position on Saturday, May 5th I am a lifelong resident of Orange County. My wife Penny and I live in Mauriceville. I have been employed in the Port Industry as a Longshoreman for 51 years with the exception of 2 years Military Service in the U.S. Army 1968-1970. I continue to work because of my love for the Industry and the blessing of very good health. e other candidates for the At Large position are speaking of building a port on the Orange County side of the Neches River or dredging the Sabine River to a 40 foot depth. Noble ideas indeed but, both are unrealistic because of lack of money for these projects and or the insurmountable hurdles to obtain permits from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Blessings of the Corps of Engineers. Just try to build a road or railroad through a marsh or better yet bury miles of wetlands with dredge spoils. I believe the Port of Orange should continue to be utilized in the current capacity but new avenues and new ideas should also be explored in eﬀorts to maximize utilization of its facilities. e Port of Orange is a catalyst for the economic wellbeing of Orange County. I make no promises to the citizens of Orange County, beyond that I will pursue all avenues and opportunities to enrich the Port of Orange and Orange County with sound ﬁnancial sense and solid common sense decisions. Your vote will be appreciated. I will do my best to serve the citizens of Orange County.

WOS High School photography students also competed in State project contest. Alexya LaFleur and Kylie Babineaux both received superior ratings in Commercial Photography / Digital competition. Alexya won Best of Show.

Closed Sunday

409-886-1115

2682 E. Roundbunch Road UÊWe apologize for the inconvience, please use FM 1006 and turn on Roundbunch. (1st right turn off FM 1006)

TAKE OUT ORDERS / DELIVERY ONLY APPETIZERS

PO’BOYS SPECIAL

Crab Dip $10.99 Bacon Shrimp Wrap (6) $9.99 w/ Jalapeno (6) $11.99 Cajun Pistolette (6) $3.99

Our Po’boys are made on 8” Hoagies your choice of white sour dough bread. Served with our special house dressing, lettuce, tomato and pickles.

SEAFOOD SPECIALS Our seafood is hand-battered with our own special seasoning. Each seafood dinner is served with your choice of Seasoned French Fries or chips (not with the boiled shrimp or boiled crawfish) Your choice of Grilled or Fried.

Shrimp Po’Boy $7.99 Bayou Philly Po’Boy $7.99 Dody’s chicken Philly Po’Boy $7.99 Whisker Po’Boy $7.99

SIDE ORDERS Seasoned French Fries $1.99 sm / $4.99 lg Seasoned Potato Chips $1.99 sm / $4.99 lg

Shrimp (6) $6.99 Whisker $6.99 Crab Cake $6.99 1 lb or 2 lb Boiled Shrimp @ Market Price 3lb, 4 lb or 5 lb Boiled Crawfish @ Market Price

KIDS / SENIOR MENU

SEAFOOD GUMBO

4 oz Burger w/ mayo only (to add Cheese .80, Veggies .80) Grilled Cheese Sandwich 4 Shrimp

Cup of Gumbo $3.99 Small Gumbo (16 oz) $9.99 w/ Potato Salad $10.99

AMERICAN DINNERS Served with a choice of Seasoned French Fries or chips with Texas Toast

Chicken Fried Steak $6.99 Grilled Chicken Breast $6.99

CHEF’S DAILY SPECIAL $5.99 BURGER SPECIALS Our burgers are 6 oz homemade patties. They are served on a gourmet white or jalapeno w/ mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato. Our CowBayou burger is 12 oz burger with double bacon, double cheese, philly meat, bell pepper and onion mix with the veggies. You can ask for American or Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese.

For under 13 yr old or Seniors over 55 Meals served with Seasoned French Fries or Chips for $5.99

BREAKFAST PLATES #1 2 eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits, toast or biscuit w/ jelly $8.99 #2 1 egg, choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits, toast or biscuit w/ jelly $5.99

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES BLT $3.99 Hunterman’s Sandwich $5.99 (w/bacon, sausage, cheese and egg) Fisherman’s Sandwich $7.99 (w/ double bacon, double sausage, double cheese and double eggs)

Peggy’s Classic Burger $5.99 Patty Melt $3.99 Cheese Burger $6.99 Bacon Burger $6.99 Double Cheese Burger $9.99 Bacon Cheese Burger $7.99 Double Bacon Cheese Burger $10.99 Whisker Burger $5.99 Shrimp Burger $5.99 Crab Cake Burger $4.99 Grilled Chicken Burger $5.99 Richard Philly Burger $10.99 CowBayou Burger $15.99

SIDE ORDERS

Extra Add ons: Cheese .80, Bacon 1.99, Jalapeno .80, Egg $2.00

ÊÊÊUÊ ÊÎÊ ÀÊxÊ L°Ê À`iÀÃÊÌ Ê}

Toast and jelly $1.99 Bacon (3) $3.99 Sausage Patty (2) $3.99 One Egg $1.99

LIVE CRAWFISH $2.50 lb. Boiled Crawfish $4.99 lb

CMYK

8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

CMYK

Something new to learn When they aren’t biting, try a new approach DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

asdfasdfDallas owner Jerry Jones is determined to trade for Orange native Earl Thomas and Seattle head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider are just as hell-bent on keeping Earl in Seattle.

Cowboy Earl?

Jerry Jones determined to trade for Thomas KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD Now that the 2018 National Football League draft is complete, there are 32 football franchises happy that they have made their respective teams stronger by ﬁlling in some of the weak spots in their respective rosters. e Houston Texans selected a free safety with their ﬁrst pick in the third round an offensive lineman they expect will play in his rookie year along with an outside linebacker with a shoulder injury. New Orleans wanted defensive end Mar-

cus Davenport so badly they traded up in the first round to get him. Dallas solved a big need by drafting an inside linebacker and an offensive guard who could earn a starting job this season. And the Seattle Seahawks made big headlines with the feel-good story of drafting outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin, who helped lead the University of Central Florida to an undefeated season despite playing without a left hand that was amputated when he was a youngster. He posted a 4.38 in the 40-yard sprint during the pro combine. But all is not hunky-dory with both the Cowboys and the Seahawks because Dallas owner Jerry Jones is determined to trade for Orange native Earl omas and Seattle head coach Pete Carroll and general man-

ager John Schneider are just as hell-bent on keeping Earl in Seattle. e Seahawks realize that omas has much greater value to their team today than any draft picks they would have gotten in a trade with the Cowboys or any other NFL team. is omas trade to Dallas is probably more speculation by the media than in real life, especially by the Seattle Times and the Dallas Morning News. Seahawks fans are worried that with Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett already wearing another team’s uniform and Kam Chancellor and Cliﬀ Avril unlikely to return, omas is the only defensive link to the franchise’s glory days.

A week of lighter winds was apparently all it took to light off the trout bite in Sabine Lake. e water hasn’t cleared up that much, but several local anglers I have talked with have been able to fish areas that have received little or no pressure since early January and they report better catches as well. I didn’t catch a trout over four pounds all week long, but we limited on 17 to 20 inch fish every day, but one. e first day we were naïve enough to think that alone we had ferreted out our own cove full of fish. e following day we decided that it was the lure making the difference as several other boats were fishing the same area, but catching fewer fish. By the time Friday rolled around, however, we had fished one or two other areas and the trout were there as well. We caught them on a variety of different lures and colors, but a Catch V and a Mirrolure XL were hard to beat. A short visit with Steve Simmons over at Outcast Tackle in Groves was all it took to confirm that I was actually a couple of weeks late in my assessment as to when the bite started coming around. I was talking with a couple of Jefferson County anglers when another young angler stepped up and introduced himself. “When the wind hasn’t blown me out I have caught trout almost every day since late March,” he politely informed me.” I am primarily a bass fisherman, but I stop and fish the revetment wall on the way home from work most every afternoon. I won’t put my bass boat in saltwater, but I like catching trout so I just walk the rocks.” I was returning to my truck a few minutes later when he walked up once again and made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.” I will be out there tomorrow afternoon if you want to come meet me and see what I am doing. It’s a little different.” When I couldn’t find his truck I decided that what I had perceived to be an opportunity may have been little more than a snipe hunt. I gave it thirty minutes after driving to the end of the north revetment wall to no avail. I was ready to leave when I snapped to the fact that he hadn’t said which revetment wall he was fishing. I never fish the south revetment wall, but not even checking it out would only guarantee a wasted trip. Sure enough, about half way down the wall I spotted his truck. He was just getting out when I pulled up behind him.” Tie one of these on,” he said before negotiating the short band of rocks.” anks,” I replied, “but I didn’t even bring a rod. I just wanted to watch you fish a little while.” It took him less than a half dozen casts before hooking the first of several trout. e conditions were far from perfect with

See COLBURN, Page 2B

See KORNER, Page 2B

CMYK

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

TRACK & FIELD ROUNDUP

LCM, BC, OF headed to state meet Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Bridge City and Orangefield athletes qualified for the May 11-12 UIL state track meet at Austin’s Mike A. Myers Stadium. Both distance runner Eli Peveto and jumper Christian Weatherly will represent LCM, while jumper Max Baker of Bridge City and distance runner Maddison Helm of Orangefield also advanced to state with toptwo finishes at last weekend’s Region III-Class 4A meet in Huntsville. Peveto won both the 3,200 meters and 1,600 meters races in 9:47.66 and 4:26.67 while Helm captured the girls’ 3,200 meters in 11:41.53. She also finished third in the 1,600, at 5:25.40. Weatherly won the III-4A triple jump with 45-6 effort while Baker finished second in the long jump with a jump of 23 feet. Weatherly also won a bronze in the high jump, clearing 6-6. e LCM boys finished eighth in their team standings, while Orangefield was 11th in the girls’ totals. Atop our awards stand ---Regional gold medalists.… We begin with Kalon Barnes, a Silsbee senior with gold in the 100 and 200 and Eli Peveto, a LC-M junior with gold in the 1600 and 3200.… Christian Weatherly, a LC-M senior with gold in the triple jump…. Preston Riggs, a PN-G senior with gold in the high jump…. Maddison Helm, an Orangefield sophomore with gold in the 3200…. e Port Arthur Memorial girls team of Coreyanna Gorrer, Anyia Duhon, Zykirra Cabarras and Capri Wilson with golds in the 800-meter relay….. Next to em and heading to state ---- Regional silver medalists….

Bridge City's Max Baker is headed to the state meet seen here placing second in the long jump with a jump of 23 feet during the Region III Track and Field Championships in Huntsville. Baker will be competing in the 2018 Track and Field State Championships May 11-12. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs Bridge City can be proud of this never-say-die youngster Max Baker with silver in the long jump….. Another superior long jumper, PN-G junior Jacie Droddy…. Super soph Ireon Brown of Port Arthur in the 200…. Brown, Gregory Laday, Elijah Hines, and Micheal Odoms of Port Arthur in the boys 800-meter relay …. Versatile Hardin-Jeﬀerson senior Wreagan Taylor in the 200…..

Two outstanding East Chambers seniors, Jalynn Guillory in the long jump and Kelli Silcox in the high jump…. Last but not least, Deweyville senior Holli Shannon in the 100-meter hurdles…. A few more wild-card state qualifiers as Regional bronze medalists.… Since the UIL adds the best

See TRACK, Page 3B

Korner e media already dreamed up the trade in Round 2—Seattle using omas as trade bait to acquire additional draft picks. And the prime target was the Cowboys’ 50th choice in the second-round. at rumor was quelled when Dallas grabbed Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams but it certainly piqued the interest of ardent fans who would have loved to obtain an offensive lineman for omas. Schneider acknowledged that he had talked to a number of teams on Friday about omas, but he and Carroll said that was mainly the result of teams hearing talk in the media of his availability. “e Cowboys still have designs to acquire omas even with the draft concluded,” wrote David Moore Monday of the Dallas Morning News. “Does that mean more omas rumors over a trade neither side has had enough desire to actually pull off?” e two teams actually have until the in-season trade deadline to work out a deal. e Seahawks aren’t bashful about shifting their roster in the middle of a campaign. But in-season trades should make teams stronger. “is type of trade would disrupt the chemistry and going backward at least for the 2018 season and the Seahawks didn’t even draft any safeties,” Moore writes. Actually, the Seahawks could have Earl for the 2019 season by merely putting the “franchise tag” on him and paying him what an average NFL starting free safety is worth. ere’s only one thing wrong—Earl omas is not an average safety. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler. And if Seattle is not willing to give Earl top free safety money, he definitely will become a free agent in 2019. But if the Cowboys aren’t willing to pony up omas’ true value, it’s unlikely Seattle’s best defender will leave. omas’ status with Seattle in 2018 has been a prominent question ever since he took a

From Page 1B detour to the Dallas locker room after a Seahawks 21-12 victory in Dallas Dec. 24 and advised Cowboys’ coach Jason Garrett to “come get me if Seattle ever kicks me to the curb.” Carroll spoke to the press recently and told them, “Earl’s a great football player. You may have looked at it like he wasn’t going to be here. We didn’t look at it like that. ere was a lot of speculation on your guys end of it. We’ve been counting on Earl being here the whole time.” Schneider said recently he doesn’t expect omas to hold out for the upcoming training camp based on what he has heard from his agent. And Earl seems constitutionally incapable of playing at another level than maniacal intensity. Maniacal intensity. at’s a good one!!! KWICKIES…I’m baffled as to what school rules Lamar softball coach Holly Bruden could have broken to be placed on “administrative leave with pay.” It sounds to me like the new athletic director is flexing his muscles to show everyone who’s boss just as the Lady Cardinals are fighting for a berth in the upcoming Southland Conference softball tournament. And speaking of Lamar, the Cardinals won the 2018 Southland Conference Men’s Tennis Tournament Championship Sunday and will represent the SLC for the third straight year in the NCAA Tournament. Bridge City Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Dwayne Dubois has decided to go back to where he came from—Hardin Jefferson. Usually when a head football coach makes a lateral move (actually he’s going to a smaller school enrollment-wise) it’s either because of more money or the talent well is running dry at Cardinal Nation. Hopefully it’s not the latter reason. It appears that the same distance runners who have dominated the local scene are being rewarded for their hard work as Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Eli Peveto and Orangefield’s Madison Helm won their respective regional meets last week and

Colburn a light wind increasing as we stood there, but he was still catching ﬁsh when I drove away. “If the wind gets any harder than this I can’t catch trout on this lure, but you’ll know when the waves are too rough.” It was not the fact that he was catching ﬁsh on the south wall, but the lure that he was catching them on that surprised me the most. He was using a Whopper Plopper and doing nothing more than casting it out and

are headed to the upcoming Class 4A state track meet. Also earning a berth in the state meet are LCM’s Christian Weatherly (triple jump) and Bridge City’s Max Baker (long jump). Besides trying to land Earl omas, Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is trying to persuade Hall of Fame-bound tight end Jason Witten to play another year. Witten has been oﬀered a job in the ESPN Monday Night Football television booth. Michigan State extended its streak of having at least one player selected in the NFL Draft for the past 78 years when Brian Allen was taken by the LA Rams in the fourth round. Former Lufkin Hudson High School and Texas Longhorn Brandon Belt recently set a major league record by having a 21-pitch at-bat for the San Francisco Giants. Belt is living up to his name by belting the ball for a .315 batting average in games through Sunday. e NBA Conference semiﬁnals have begun with the Houston Rockets trouncing the Utah Jazz 110-96 Sunday to take a 10 lead. Golden State downed the New Orleans Pelicans 123101. e Eastern Conference pits Toronto-Cleveland and Boston Philadelphia. JUST BETWEEN US…After dropping two of three games to the Los Angeles Angels, the Houston Astros found their hitting shoes and defeated the Oakland A’s 11-0 and 8-4 this weekend as they prepared to close out their 10-game home stand with four games against the surging New York Yankees. e series began Monday night at Minute Maid Park and concludes with an afternoon game tomorrow(urs.) beginning at 1:10 p.m. Tonight’s game (Wed.) will be nationally televised on ESPN starting at 7 p.m.

From Page 1B reeling it in on a steady retrieve.” I was going to cut one off after a tournament on Toledo Bend, but decided to make a few casts. It’s the only lure I have fished for the past month!” “You can throw it a mile,” he added, “and that’s important when you are fishing from the bank. It’s kind of like a cross between a Devil’s Horse and a Hunchback, but I never catch fish letting it sit.” e lure has been the talk of

CMYK

the bass fishing world for the past couple of years, but I had never seen anyone fishing it in saltwater. It should come as no surprise, however, as everything from Traps to crankbaits have proven to be as deadly on trout and reds as they are on bass. Not unlike Corkies, they are a little too expensive to be throwing in amongst schooling redfish, but seeing is believing and I will offer the trout my first one on my next trip!

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018 •

Mackenzie Murdock carries the baton for the Bridge City Lady Cardinals during the Region III Track and Field Championships in Huntsville. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs ABOVE: Orangefield's Victoria Welch clears the hurdle during competition at the Region III Track and Field Championships in Huntsville this week. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Little Cypress-Mauriceville's Christian Weatherly will be headed for the 2018 Track and Field State Championships May 11-12 in Austin. He placed first in the triple jump and third in the high jump during the Region III meet held in Huntsville this week. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Renaldo Rose carries the baton for the WOS Mustangs during competition at the Region III Track and Field Championships this week. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Track third-place regional performance as a ninth state qualifier in each event, we list this group separate from remaining bronze medalists….. I’m grouping them ahead of the other bronze medalists strictly for the media to know that they will compete in Austin….. ey are a pair of 4A hurdlers – Darshon Turk of Silsbee and Wreagan Taylor of Hardin-Jefferson….. Darrell Granger has a superb sprint relay group at Port Arthur which has been injury plagued. e group of Gregory Laday, Ireon Brown, Elijah Hines and Ja’Vantae Hopkins ran a national caliber 40.4 at the area meet but Hopkins could not run at regional due to a leg strain… .. A UIL regional medal in track and field goes to ….. e very young and promising Port Arthur sprint relay team of coach Sandra Bradford and Ozen sophomore discus thrower Kailynn Williams in girls 5A…. Hamshire-Fannett discus thrower Kayli Parsley, Orangefield pole vaulter Mackenzie Davis, Orangefield miler Maddison Helm, and HJ’s Wreagan Taylor in the 100 in girls 4A….. Silsbee’s boys sprint relay, LC-M high jumper Christian Weatherly in boys 4A….. East Chambers 800-meter relay team and EC senior quartermiler Cameron Hester in girls 3A….. 2018 AREA HIGH SCHOOL OUTDOOR

From Page 2B TRACK & FIELD LEADERS DISCUS -- Girls: Kailynn Williams, Ozen (sophomore), 123-1; Boys: Taylor Bullock, West Brook (senior), 147-7; SHOT PUT -- Girls: Kailynn Williams, Ozen (sophomore), 39-0; Boys: Kendall Major, West Brook (senior), 51-4. HIGH JUMP -- Girls: Kelli Silcox, East Chambers (senior), 5-6; Boys: Christian Weatherly, LC-Mauriceville (senior), 6-8. LONG JUMP -- Girls: Jacie Droddy, PNG (junior) 19-0.75; Boys: Max Baker, Bridge City (senior), 23-0. TRIPLE JUMP -- Girls: Honestee Holman, Ozen (sophomore), 37-3; Boys: Christian Weatherly, LC-Mauriceville (senior), 45-7.5. POLE VAULT -- Girls: Mackenzie Davis, Orangeﬁeld (junior), 10-0; Boys: Austin Jones, Port Neches-Groves (senior), 14-9. 100 METERS -- Girls: Quin Cook, West Brook (senior) 12.11 FAT and Jacie Droddy, PN-G hand (junior), 12.11; Boys: Kalon Barnes, Silsbee (senior), 10.23 FAT. 200 METERS -- Girls: Maya Kelly, Central (senior), 24.83; Boys: Ireon Brown, PAM (sophomore), 20.61 FAT. 400 METERS -- Girls: Anyia Duhon, PAM (junior), 59.35; Boys: Jessie Davis, Ozen (junior), 50.13. 800 METERS -- Girls: Ny’Reonna Smith, PAM (junior), 2:25.00; Boys: Tyvonne Allen,

PAM (senior), 1:58.87. 1,600 METERS -- Girls: Maddison Helm, Orangefield (sophomore), 5:23.9; Boys: Eli Peveto, LC-Mauriceville (junior), 4:26.67. 3,200 METERS -- Girls: Maddison Helm, Orangefield (sophomore), 11:41.53; Boys: Eli Peveto, LC-Mauriceville (junior), 9:35.53. 100-METER HURDLES -Girls: Wreagan Taylor, HardinJefferson (senior), 14.87. 110-METER HURDLES -Boys: Ja’Vantae Hopkins, PAM (junior), 14.34. 300-METER HURDLES -Girls: Millicent Neveu, PAM (senior), 45.63; Boys: Ja’Vantae Hopkins, PAM (junior), 38.64. 400-METER RELAY -- Girls: PAM (Anyia Duhon, Zykirra Cabarras, Coreyanna Gorrer, Capri Wilson) 46.86; Boys: PAM (Ireon Brown, Greg Laday, Ja’Vantae Hopkins, Elijah Hines), 40.40. 800-METER RELAY -- Girls: PAM (Coreyanna Gorrer, Anyia Duhon, Zykirra Cabarras, Capri Wilson) 1:39.79; Boys: PAM (Elijah Hines, Micheal Odoms, Gregory Laday, Ireon Brown), 1:25.15. 1,600-METER RELAY -Girls: PAM (Anyia Duhon, A’Nyriah Scott, Millicent Neveu, Ny’Reonna Smith) 4:01.57; Boys: PAM (Jaquan Francois, Xavier Hull, Gregory Laday, Ireon Brown) 3:14.97.

Representing the WOS Mustangs Renaldo Rose takes the hand off from Justin Sibley in the 4x200m relay during the Region III Track and Field Championships. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

CMYK

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Chaka Watson represents the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in the long jump during the Region III Conference 4A Track and Field championships held at Bowers Stadium on the Sam Houston State Univeristy campus on April 29, 30. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Sophomore Kaiden DuBose represents the Orangefield Bobcats in the long jump during tough competition at the Region III Track and Field Championships. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

West Orange Sark Mustang Tyron Wilson competes during this week's Region III Track and Field Chapionships. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orange County ball teams alive in playoffs BASEBALL, CLASS 4A BIDISTRICT Bridge City v. Huntington at Jasper High Game 1: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 Game 2: 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 Game 3: if needed, will follow Game 2 Bridge City’s District 22-4A baseball champions open playoff season with a best-of-three series against Huntington, all games set for Jasper High. The Cardinals carry a 21-71 record into the series, coming off a 2-0 win over Orangefield on April 24. That followed a 1-0 BC win over Orangefield in the previous game. This time, it was Caleb DuBois and Jacob Goodman combining for a shutout, with DuBois starting and Goodman pitching the final four innings. Orangefield picked up six hits off DuBois, just one off Goodman. The Cardinals outhit the Bobcats 8-7 with Logan going 3 for 3. Justyn Romero and Gavin Green knocked in the runs. For Orangefield, pitchers Mason Gonzales and Johnny Armstrong each pitched three innings, each allowing four hits. Bridge City scored both its runs off Gonzales in the bottom of the third. Brett Fregia and Gonzales each went 2-for-3 for the Bob-

cats. BASEBALL, Class 4A bidistrict Little Cypress-Mauriceville v. Diboll Game 1: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Diboll Game 2: 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, at LCM Game 3: if needed, will follow Game 2 The Bears enter the playoffs with a 28-5 record after winning a pair of warmup games over Caldwell 8-4 and 5-4 last weekend. BASEBALL, Class 4A bidistrict Orangefield v. Lufkin Hudson Game 1: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Hudson Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Orangefield Game 3: if needed, will follow Game 2 The Orangefield Bobcats carry a record of 18-6-1 into the playoffs after finishing 6-4 and third place in 22-4A. They defeated ColdspringOakhurst 6-0 in a warmup game for the playoffs as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Blake Bradley pitched three innings, followed by Kadeon Evans and Gunner Jones. Each pitcher gave up two hits. Orangefield broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the third, then followed with a three-run fourth. Johnny Armstrong went 3 for 4 and Gonzales was 2 for 3 with three runs knocked in, accounting for five of the Bobcats’ eight total hits. Gonzales’ big day at the plate included a two-run triple in the fourth. SOFTBALL, Class 4A area round Bridge City v. Liberty Game 1: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Crosby Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Port NechesGroves Game 3: if needed,

will follow Game 2 The 22-4A champion Lady Cardinals advanced with a 6-0 win over Jasper last week. Kassidy Wilbur struck out eight while allowing just one Jasper hit. Bridge City’s girls picked up nine hits in all, including two hits each by Wilbur, Caitlin Denison and Kyndall Harrison. Harrison knocked in three runs in a 2 for 3 performance. SOFTBALL, Class 4A area round LCM v. Huffman Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Port Neches-Groves Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Crosby Game 3: if needed, will follow Game 2 The Lady Bears, 22-4A runnersup, are 25-4 overall. They defeated Huntington 5-2 and 5-4 in their bidistrict series last week at Silsbee. After winning 5-2 over Huntington last Thursday behind the pitching of Brianna Frenzel, freshman Bailey Frenzel, her sister, was called upon to toss the final five innings Saturday. The Lady Bears had to rally for four runs in the bottom of the sixth in the close-out game, all with two outs. Renna Toomey’s three-run double put LCM ahead for good. Hudson sweep ends Lady Bobcats season Senior Kaylee Ancelot finished strong at the plate, slugging a solo home run and going 2 for 2. But the Lady Bobcats were outplayed by Lufkin Hudson, which won last week’s best-of-three bidistrict series, 4-0, 4-3. Orangefield finished the season with a record of 21-12-1. Bobcat freshman Ryden Stanfield had a two-run double in the season finale and teammate Emma Humplik was 2 for 3. Meanwhile, Kristin Broussard had the lone hit for OF in the first game against Hudson.

Buy Classifieds ~ 409-735-5305

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018 •

Briefs BCHS Alumni Info e BCHS Alumni Association asks you please mark your calendars for October 12th and 13th. Homecoming 2018 has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 13th with B.C. playing LC-M. Additionally, our Classic Cardinal Reunion for all 50-year graduates (and anyone else wanting to attend) will be held October 14th. We will add the class of 1968 to our prestigious group. If any '68 graduate has info (addresses, e-mails, etc.) of the group please share so we can make a personal contact with these graduates. Please send the list to bchs_alumni@yahoo.com or mail it to BCHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1066, Bridge City, Texas 77611. Your help is appreciated! -Congratulations is again extended to 1963 BC graduate Larry Lawson. Larry was recently given the Horatio Award in a ceremony in Washington D.C. -Our BCHS family is saddened with the loss of Wayne Wending. Prayers are extended to his family and friends.

First Baptist Pre-K registration begins First Baptist Church Pre-K has begun registration for the 20182019 school year. We are open from 8:00 until 2:00 Tuesday and ursday. For more information please call 735-3583, Mrs. Neely @ 735-5153 or Mrs. Crull @ 988-5211. We take children from 3 yrs to 5 yrs old.

St. Mary Catholic School is currently enrolling St. Mary Catholic School is currently enrolling students at the Pre-K 3 through 8th grade levels for the 2018 – 2019 School Year. Students “Enter to Learn, Exit to Serve”.

From Page 6A arships are for one of the Lamar campuses and applications must be post marked no later than April 30th. See your school counselors for a pack to submit. For more info contact JoAnn Breaux, Scholarship Chair at 409-746-9549 or 409-670-3384.

Eagles Hall available to rent e Eagles currently has openings to rent our hall for the following events: Parties, weddings, fund raisers, get togethers for family or friends and other occasions. Full service Bar, pool tables, music and a friendly sociable atmosphere. e Eagles Hall is located at 803 N. 28th Street, behind Sparks Auto Sells. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday after 4:00 pm. Come by or call for more information at 409-886-7381.

Bridging The Gap meeting Bridging e Gap is sponsoring a community meeting May 5th at 516 Burton St. in Orange at 2 pm until 4 pm, Topics include: Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Crime Rate, High School Drop Out Rate, Teenage Pregnancy, Transit System, Hospital System, Guest Speaker will be Mrs Linda Tippins of “San Antonio Fighting Back.” For more information call: 210-818-7846 Pastor Dwayne Guillry.

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

Gulf Coast Cajun Chapter Scholarships

Al-Anon Meetings

e Gulf Coast Cajun Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana will be giving two scholarships for the upcoming Fall Semester to two deserving students. e student must be a High School senior or currently enrolled in college. ese schol-

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

Youth Summer Programs Offered by AgriLife Extension Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer. e registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register. Starting in June we will have our Youth Cooking Camp for ages 8-14, June 11-15th, 10 a to 2 pm. e Youth will be cooking 8 recipes a day for 3 days then will have a food challenge on the 4th day and awards on Friday. Cost is $45 per child, limited scholarships available. Cooking camp is limited to 60 youth. Registration opens online May 1st. e 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8th online or by calling the AgriLife office. Registration for July classes will open online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “ank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th -18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. ey will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd - 25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink. e last program for the summer will be Clover Kids Camp for ages 5-8, July 31st - August 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm cost will be $25 per person. e youth will have hands on cooking, sewing, robotics and science. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please feel free to contact the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.

West Orange – Stark Commercial Photography students have earned Adobe Certified Associates in Adobe Photoshop CC Certificates. In order to earn the certificate, students were required to take the Adobe Certified Associates exam and pass. The students who earned the ACA certification are, front row, Bailee Clark, Monica Vasquez, Amy Newman; middle row, Elijah Reynolds, Alexya LaFleur, Alexandria King, Chasity Janice, Abigail Stephens, Garret Birmingham; and back row, standing, Kaleb Ramsey, Brandon Brooks, Jordan Johnson, Carolina Arreola, Jacklen Baker, Josh Almeida, and Jacob Atkins. Lacey Hale is their instructor. The students’ success was also supported through the additional instruction of Meri Elen Jacobs (Journalism) and Kim Smith (Graphic Design)

CMYK

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Orange County Church Directory

How to Almost Follow Jesus Marshall Segal Staff writer, desiringGod.org The more following Jesus falls out of fashion in America, the more we’ll experience what it really means to follow him. As the risks rise for us, the once large crowds may disperse, but genuine, joy-filled faith will rise. Those who followed Jesus for the wrong reasons will inevitably fall away, not willing to bear any cross heavier than the one around their neck. But those who were willing to lose everything to gain him, who rejoice at the opportunity to suffer for his name, will experience deeper, fuller intimacy with him than ever before (Philippians 3:8– 10). If we almost follow Jesus, tagging along with Christians as long as it’s socially acceptable and psychologically comfortable, we’ll come to the end of the benefits of Christianity. If we truly follow him — desiring him above all else, embracing trials and opposition for his sake, and leaving whatever necessary behind — we won’t need to chase comfort, attention, or happiness here. If you want to almost follow Jesus, here are three ways from Matthew 8. 1. Follow (without) your heart. When Jesus finished the Sermon on the Mount, the crowds were amazed and chased after him. Matthew writes, “When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him” (Matthew 8:1). They were in awe of his authority (Matthew 7:29) — his boldness, his insight, his miracles — but not ready to submit to his authority. As the crowds chased Jesus, he went to Capernaum, where he met a Roman centurion (of all people) who pleaded with him to heal his paralyzed servant. Jesus agrees, but the man replies, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed” (Matthew 8:8). He explains, “For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he

does it.” (Matthew 8:9) Like the crowds, he recognizes Jesus’s authority, but unlike the crowds, he seems to understand it. He bows to it. He’s not chasing a show; he cancels the show. Don’t come. Just say the word. Your command carries all the power necessary. “When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, ‘Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith’” (Matthew 8:10). Don’t miss who he was speaking to: “those who followed him.” He’s teaching “followers” what it really means to follow, and he’s pointing to their enemy, a Roman officer. True followers do not chase me for my miracles, but follow me because I am worthy of their faith and devotion — of their life. 2. Fall away when following gets hard. That evening, Jesus healed many more who were sick or under demonic attack, and so the crowds flocked again. But instead of receiving them, Jesus “gave orders to go over to the other side” (Matthew 8:18) — to flee the crowd, that kind of crowd. And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go” (Matthew 8:19). Jesus responded, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head” (Matthew 8:20). No room in the inn, no room in the caves, no room even in the nests. You follow me for miracles, for fame, for power and comfort, but I will be despised and rejected by men, as one from whom men hide their faces (Isaiah 53:3). To follow Christ is not to share in fame, power, or comfort (at least not yet), but first to share in sacrifice, suffering, and hostility. Jesus says a couple chapters later, “Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10:38). I bore the cross of God’s wrath so that you didn’t have to — but anyone who follows me will bear a cross. True followers do not chase me for earthly comfort or reputation, but embrace the suffering and rejection of being united to a crucified Savior.

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

www.fumcoragnge.org

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

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

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

Starlight

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

3. Hear, “Follow me,” and drag your feet. Another disciple spoke up, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father” (Matthew 8:21). I will follow you, but I have some other important things to take care of first. Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead” (Matthew 8:22). Really? Anyone with a father can sympathize with the heartbroken son. Was Jesus being insensitive? Did he over-speak? He was not insensitive about the son’s loss, and he’s not insensitive about the pain or loss in your life. And he did not over-speak. In fact, he says essentially the same thing several chapters later, but with greater clarity, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” (Matthew 19:28–30) Following Jesus always means leaving something. You can’t continue to be all you were, and simply add him into your routine. But whatever you’re asked to leave behind — even the most precious relationships — will pale next to all that you receive, now and on your thrones forever. True followers do not fit Jesus in and around their other relationships and priorities, but make him their first love and highest priority — and the lens through which they see and enjoy all else. Are You Following or Chasing?

sus, we are not chasing miracles and spectacles like the crowds, but bowing our knees in reverent awe like the Roman centurion. We are not avoiding the costs of following Jesus at all costs, but rejoicing to be rejected, opposed, and afflicted with him. We are not clinging to the loves we had before we met him, but submitting every other love to our first and greatest love. How do you almost follow Jesus? These three brief scenes in Matthew 8 paint a vivid and sobering picture. Immediately after Jesus says, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead,” Matthew writes, “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him” (Matthew 8:23). He warned them, and they followed — or did they? They rallied to his hard words here in this chapter, which is encouraging, and stepped into the boat with him. But there were plenty of discouraging moments, too. Two verses later, Jesus says to them in the storm, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 8:26). True followers are made in a moment, but proven over a lifetime. We are matured, emboldened, and tested for as long as we live. If you genuinely treasure Jesus, God’s still working in your following. With his help, we will go wherever he calls whenever he calls, knowing that he knows best, and that anything we lose or leave behind will be repaid a hundredfold and more. Marshall Segal (@marshallsegal) is a writer and managing editor at desiringGod.org. He’s the author of Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating (2017). He graduated from Bethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife, Faye, have a son and live in Minneapolis.

If we are truly following Je-

Full Gospel Holy Temple 911 Main Ave. Orange 883-5125

Pastor: Elder Larry Brooks Sr. Co-Paster: Evangelist Abbigail Brooks WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship 11 am Sunday Night Service 7:30 pm Wednesday Night 7:30 pm Friday Night 7:30 pm

A Church For All People

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. Kid’s Club and Youth 12:30 pm (www.faithorange.org)

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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

Patronize ‘The Record’ Church Sponsors

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

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

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 Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.com or find us on Facebook

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.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Become A Sponsor And List Your Business Here To Support Local Church News

LIKE NEW AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION SPECIALIST

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. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

THE RECORD

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

HOUSE FOR SALE 3 bedroom / 2 bath C/A/H Double Garage, nice lots in Bridge City. Did not Flood in Ike or Harvey. 280 Dobbyn 409-474-0234 (5/9)

FOR RENT 3 bed/ 1.5 bath home in Orange near Court House. On wooded lot in safe neighborhood. Central A/H, newly remodeled, includes washer and dryer. 1 yr lease and deposit required. $1100/ monthly. 409-504-8879 Mobile Home for rent in BCISD. 3 BR, 2 Ba with Laundry room. CA/H, newly remodeled. Located in Mobile Estates Park on Hwy. 87, BCISD did not flood. Must background check. $775 w/ $400 dep. For more info call 409-330-0933

LAND FOR SALE 3 Lots for sale In Maurceville on Circle 1. Total 1/2 acre for all 3. Taxes are paid up. Asking 15k for all 3. You will pay the transfer fee and lawyer fees. Call 409-746-9735 for more info. Trinity Baptist Church of Orange is seeking a parttime Financial Secretary / Ministry Assistant. This person will be responsible for aiding the pastoral staff in some minsitry related work. Also be responsible for posting finances and overseeing some budgetary needs. Some financial and bookkeeping skills/experi-

ence is required to fulfill this position. Please submit resumes or questions to Dan Mohon at dmohon@gr.tt.com

HELP WANTED Lawn Service company has one opening for an experienced lawn service tech, mostly commercial jobs. $12/ hour. Must pass drug screen and ISTC and have clean driving record. TWIC card is a plus. 504-8879 Drivers Class-A CDL: Increased Pay & New Trucks with Dedicated Routes No CDL? No Problem! 855-292-2945 Drivers: New Dedicated positions, home weekly. Running TX, AR, CO, NM, OK, LA CALL 888-852-6250

West Orange. Call for more info 409313-0039 150 gallon home aquarium, comes with all accessories, on wooden stand with storage. Can send photos. 409-313-2870

Furniture Furniture for sale. Beautiful Burgundy velour loveseat $235, White Wiker 43” round glass table w/ 4 matching chairs $525, elegant 48” dining set w/ 4 matching upholstered chairs $425. 409-5530035 Furniture Man on road 87 & 105 NO MORE, find me at 2590 Linscomb Road or you can call 409-670-6023 or 409-670-5793.

GARAGE SALE Hiring Solo - TEAM - Lessor / OO’s Regional/OTR lanes New Lessor Program, we want to Lease Your Truck! CLASS A CDL & Clean Record, 2 Yrs. Current OTR Experience Required, Passport & TWIC a Plus! $4000 Sign-on Bonus, Pet & Rider Program, 401K , Insurance, Detention Pay, Cell Phone, Inspection & Safety Incentives! Border Crossing Incentive PLUS MUCH MORE! TSD LOGISTICS Call: 800-426-7110 x.156 www.tsdlogistics.com w/ live chat.

Services Call Flower Power ya’ll & put your feet up. Housecleaning, patio cleaning, yard cleaning, room clean out and much more. Call now at 409-599-4914

MISC FOR SALE Boards for remodeling and craft projects. 3 1/2 “ X 2 1/2 ft. and 3/8” thick. $80 for 100 boards. Located in

Garage Sale this Sat., 5/5 from 8am2pm at 174 Tiger Lily in BC. Multi family w/ porcelain dolls, glassware, kitchenware, linen, wall decor, nice clothes, good stuff, Great prices. Multi-Family Garage Sale at 194 Donald St. in Bridge City. Sneak peak shopping on Friday, 5/4 from 4-7PM. Shop on Saturday, 5/5 from 8am-12pm. Home decor, kitchen items, girls, boys, womens clothes and shoes. Toys, books and so much more. Garage Sale on Saturday, 5/5 at 835 Connecticut Street in Bridge City from 7am to 2pm. Little Tykes turtle sandbox, swinging tire horse, boys clothes 5/6-7, womens clothes, Jeep Rims, & Lots more.

GARAGE SALE 409-735-5305 OR 409-886-7183

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

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov Vin#1FTYR14V3XPB05069

99 FORD Owed $470.80 Vin#JHMBB2256SC002570

95 HONDA

Owed $694.70 Vin#ARTTYGR29RM122235 94 DIAMOND TRL Owed $673.35 Vin#721654

YAMAHA MOTOR Owed $673.35 Vin#JBC19074C494 04 ALUMA BOAT Owed $673.35 Vin#YDV65265C515

15 SEA DOO

Owed $880.65

ANNOUNCEMENT S

Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wed., at 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 474-2171 or 9882311 for more info.

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

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

K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

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

To: THOMAS A. UNRUH, Respondent, YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. The petition of KELLY MARIE LEBLANC, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court At Law #2 of Orange County, Texas on April 16, 2018, against Thomas A. Unruh, numbered 180364-D and entitled In the Interest of Alexis Marie Brown A Child. The suit requests Original Petition for Termination and Adoption of Stepchild. The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit: Alexis Marie Brown January 26, 2018

Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption. ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this April 20, 2018.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention,. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 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. Call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for info.

TRACTOR WORK

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR HEIRSHIP DETERMINATION in this estate on APRIL 23, 2018, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Mark W. Barber, 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 24, 2018. BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

ST. JUDE NOVENA Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle & Martyr, great in Virtue & rich in miracles, near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to Whom God has given such great power to come to my assitance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known & cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys & three Glorias. Publication must be promised. St Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. this novena must be said for nine consecutive days. D.H.

Carpentry Work FREE BIDS

• Dirt & Shell

Floors, Walls, Bathrooms, etc.

• Sewer

MARK W. BARBER, Deceased Cause No. P18151 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

By:

• Bush Hogging • Water

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements CITATION BY PUBLICATION

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION PC - CDVPCWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

• Electrical

Local Contractor

409-670-2040

409-683-2105 Leave Message

Digging Services

Kevin LeBoeuf, Deputy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES PAT SHEPPARD, Deceased, were issued on APRIL 18, 2018, in Cause No. P18087, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Mary C. Sheppard. 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 LAWRENCE FELIX POWELL, SR., a/k /a LAWRENCE FELICX POWELL, Deceased, were issued on APRIL 18, 2018, in Cause No. P18097, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Sharon Elizabeth Powell. 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: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney At Law 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 18th day of April, 2018.

Paul M. Fukuda Paul M. Fukuda

Attorney for Mary C. Sheppard State Bar No.: 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone:(409)883-4357 Fax: (409)883-6263 Email: pfukudalawoffice@yahoo.com

c/o

Sharon Elizabeth Powell 3270 Marguerite Drive Orange TX 77632

DATED the 18th day of April, 2018.

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst

Attorney for: Sharon Elizabeth Powell State Bar No: 00797206 1703 Strickland Dr. Orange, TX 77630

Phone:(409)883-0892 Fax: (409)670-0888

Email: sparkhurst@ dieslaw.com

FOR CLASSIFIED ADS 409-886-7183

Your business card here Call 409-886-7183 or 409-735-5305

Stakes Electric

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL OLD HOMES • LED UPGRADES ALL UNDERGROUND

409-749-4873

Licensed Customer: #25151 Master: #14161

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

SI NCE 1963

HARRY’S

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS & DRYERS • RANGES • AIR CONDITIONERS We sell parts for all major brands - We service what we sell! FREE LOCAL 302 10th St. Orange DELIVERY

409•886•4111

Great Rates & Better Quality, Guarenteed.

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

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 2, 2018

H Get N Go PENNY RECORD PICKUP LOCATIONS: 1150 Texas Ave, Bridge City

H The Penny Record

333 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City

H Walmart Bridge City 795 Texas Ave, Bridge City

H Snappy’s Exxpress Mart

3145 Texas Ave, Bridge City

H Bridge City Bank 701 W. Roundbunch Bridge City

H Market Basket 2005 Texas Ave, Bridge City

H The Country Store

H K-Dan’s Super Foods Mobil 9604 Fm 105 Orangefield

2045 Texas Ave, Bridge City

1000 W Round Bunch Bridge City

H Valero

H Big Lots

2260 Macarthur Dr

H Smart Stop Food Store 811 Strickland Dr. Orange

H Laundry Mat

527 S HWY 87 - West Orange

COUNTY RECORD PICKUP LOCATIONS: H Veteran’s Gro. & Market H The County Record 1900 Dupont Dr, Orange

2003 Western Ave, Orange

11261 TX-12, Orange

801 W Division St, Orange

H OC Courthouse

801 W Division St, Orange

702 W Division Ave, Orange

H Sabine River Ford

H Diamond Shamrock

H Farmers Mercantile H Walmart Supercenter Co

1601 Green Ave, Orange

H Kroger

1600 N 16th St, Orange

Mauriceville

9508 TX-12, Mauriceville

H Fuzzy’s Grocery (Deweyville)

H Cowboys Dollar Store

LOUSIANA LOCATIONS

3115 Edgar Brown Dr, West Orange

H Starks Silver Dollar 4346 LA-12, Starks, LA

H Texas Longhorn Club

2378 LA-109, Vinton, LA

H Cottons Corner Bingo

2360 Highway 109 S., Vinton

16th Street in Orange

H Get N Go

2419 N 16th St, Orange

H LCM Mart

H US Postal Service

1510 Texas Ave, BC

Mauriceville

H OC Courthouse

H Danny’s Super Foods

H Exxon

H Stop N Drive

H Family Dollar Store

133 TX-12, Deweyville

1801 Dupont Dr, Orange

Orange Branch

900 Texas Ave, Bridge City

10897 TX-12, Mauriceville

H Stop N Drive

Highway 62 Bridge City

500 Texas Ave, Bridge City

H Mauriceville Family Pharmacy

H Shell Store

H Exxon Mobile

H Raceway

11845 TX-62 Mauriceville

H Exxon 7-Eleven

H Bridge City Bank

1745 Texas Ave, Bridge City

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer. The registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register. Starting in June we will have our Youth Cooking Camp for ages 8-14, June 11-15th, 10 a to 2 pm. The Youth will be cooking 8 recipes a day for 3 days then will have a food challenge on the 4th day and awards on Friday. Cost is $45 per child, limited scholarships available. Cooking camp is limited to 60 youth. Registration opens online May 1st. The 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8th online or by calling the AgriLife office. Registration for July classes will open online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “Thank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th -18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. They will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd - 25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink. The last program for the summer will be Clover Kids Camp for ages 5-8, July 31st - August 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm cost will be $25 per person. The youth will have hands on cooking, sewing, robotics and science. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please feel free to contact the AgriLife office at 409882-7010.

H JB’s Barbecue

H Tuffy’s

H Express Mart

H Crawdad’s

11916 TX-62, Mauriceville

H Dollar General

3145 Texas Ave. Bridge City (Hwy. 62 and Hwy 73)

705 Texas Ave, Bridge City

Youth Summer Programs Offered by AgriLife Extension

(next to Stop N Drive) 811 Strickland Dr. Orange

320 Henrietta St.Orange

H Bridge City Food Mart

501 16th St, Orange

H Market Basket

6373 FM1442 Orangefield

5750 US-90, Orange

H Judice’s Cajun Cafe

H Novrozsky’s Hamburgers

H Robert’s

3720 W Park Ave, Orange

H Cypress Plaza

8270 State Hwy 87, Orange

H Stateline Conoco 7112 I-10, Orange

7014 State Hwy 87, Orange

3rd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids Camp

The 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids is coming up on June 21, 2018 at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Claiborne West Park with check-in at 8:30 am. This is a free event for kids ages 8 – 14 to teach them things about the outdoors. Topics will include Bird Migration (It’s a really fun game), Benthos Sampling (kids get to see organisms from different levels of the food web from the bottom of a water body), Insect Netting, Exotic Animals, Recycling/ Conservation, and talk to Game Wardens (and see their boat.) Go to Orange.Agrilife.Org to register or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 409882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is June 8, 2018.

MONDAY EVENING 6:45 PM EARLY BIRD SWLA AIDS COUNCIL

TUESDAY EVENING 6:45 PM EARLY BIRD VINTON COLUMBIAN CLUB

WEDNESDAY A.M. 10:00 AM EARLY BIRD

SLAC Super Bingo $ 20,000 GIVEAWAY Monday, May 7th

SWLA AIDS COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY P.M. 6:50 PM EARLY BIRD VFW POST 4759 • NO MACHINES

FRIDAY EVENING 6:55 PM EARLY BIRD VFW POST 9854 • NO MACHINES

FRIDAY LATE NIGHT 10:30 PM EARLY BIRD SWLA AIDS COUNCIL

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 2:45 PM EARLY BIRD AMERICAN LEGION POST 208

Doors open at 4:45 pm Early Bird starts at 6:45 pm

SATURDAY EVENING 6:50 PM EARLY BIRD VFW POST 4759 • NO MACHINES

COTTON’S CORNER BINGO 337•589•3002 EXIT 4 VINTON, LA

w w w.cot t on s cor ner bi n go.com CMYK

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 2:45 PM EARLY BIRD AMERICAN LEGION POST 208

• NO MACHINES

SUNDAY EVENING 6:45 PM EARLY BIRD OUR LADY’S SCHOOL