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Vol. 58 No. 104

Week of Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

New county judge hits ground running not done up here,” he said, indicating the Commissioners’ Courtroom. “We’ve hit the ground running, and we’re going to start getting some things fixed.”

Among the priorities Crooks touched on during Tuesday’s court meeting and in an interview were speeding up federal and state reimbursement for Hurri-

cane Harvey expenses, speeding up the repair of county property and addressing a problem of employee turnover. The best piece of news on

Tuesday’s agenda was another successful Jail Inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Bears land trophy bass, bass trophies Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Judge Dean Crooks listens to a presentation by Kevin Singleton, mayor pro tem of Pine Forest, during Tuesday’sCommissioners’ Court meeting. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

His first week in office was a busy one. New Orange County Judge Dean Crooks, who officially went to work for the county last Wednesday, started that day with a breakfast meeting

with some department heads. Tuesday afternoon, minutes after calling for adjournment to the first Commissioners’ Court under his oversight, Crooks was gathering more department heads for another meeting. “A lot of work that’s done is

New Orange mayor eyes quality of life Dave Rogers

For The Record

Larry Spears Jr. loves his hometown and the feeling seemed mutual Saturday night. Results of the City Election made Spears the new mayor of Orange, set to replace the retiring Jimmy Sims in a couple of weeks. Spears, 37, who served a year and a half on the city’s zoning board of adjustment before one full and a third of a second three-year term as at large councilman, received 79.3 percent of the vote counted Saturday night. Opponent Charles Ray Thomas, uncle of pro football star Earl Thomas III, received 20.7 percent of the vote. That was 941 votes for Spears, 246 for Thomas. Spears had to give up his position as council member to run for mayor. “Mr. Sims let it be known for the last year he would not seek re-election,” the new mayor said. “I started to talk about it with my wife, pray about it. “Through prayer and time, you know, I realized I’m going to run for mayor, push the city forward, continue to try to do my part.” Making the city whole after Hurricane Harvey’s unprecedented flooding last summer has been Job One for Orange for nearly nine months. “The city’s No. 1 priority is to get people the help they need rebuilding their homes and finish out the FEMA response,” he said.

“We need to get citizens back on their feet, get them the quality of life they deserve.” Quality of Spears life is also the topic of an ongoing discussion before city council. Among ideas being contemplated is an $8 million dollar bond sale with the proceeds going to repair roads and provide recreation for citizens. Two possibilities discussed have been replacing the hard-to-keep-up 40-year-old city natatorium with a splash park and improving the ballparks at Memorial Park. “City staff will schedule another hearing in a couple of weeks. Talks will resume shortly,” Spears said. “We always want to do what’s best for the community and people as a whole, but at end of day we’re going to do what’s fiscally responsible and what’s best for the citizens.” The Orange mayor’s election was one of only six contested races in Orange County for the spring 2018 election. In a county-wide election, Keith Wallace won his fourth term on the Orange Navigation and Port Commission board and Carroll G. Holt won the at-large position. Wallace won the Precinct 1 race with 1,223 votes against Dr. Travis Miller’s 1,174 votes. Holt, who had twice before lost elections to ELECTION Page 3A

The Battlin’ Bears were Fishin’ Magicians this spring and they proved it with back-to-back days last weekend by earning honors high enough for the nosebleed section. On Saturday May 5, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Schools Bass Team won the first ever “School of the Year” award from the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association after the first of two days of fishing at the SETHSFA Ford Championship at Lake Sam Rayburn. On Sunday, 14-year-old LCM eighth-graders Tyler Shearin and Kameryn Henderson, along with boat captain Lee Shearin, beat out more than 300 teams to win the year-end tournament with a two-day total of 42.40 pounds. “It was awesome. It was crazy. I just had a good feeling it was going to be our weekend,” said Nellie Miller, who manages the LCM Team. Shearin and Henderson split $10,000 in scholarship money plus all sorts of prize gear for weighing the largest 10-fish limit. Contestants weighed their five biggest fish each day. Bridge City’s team of Tanner Wilson and Ethan Bourque finished second with a total of 39.81 pounds. They finished second in the same tournament a year ago. It was the first win in two years of competing for the Shearin and Henderson team but as seventh-graders they had finlshed sec-

Nellie Miller, manager of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bass Team, led her 100-student club to the “Team of the Year” award given out last weekend by the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association.

ond in last year’s SETHSFA tournament on the Sabine River in Orange. Lee Shearin, who piloted the fishermen, said the youngsters did their damage “just running exposed

points around mid-lake.” He said, “This was a spot where we had not caught fish at before.” In the season-long points competition for SETHSFA “Anglers of the Year,” LCM’s

Dakota Posey and Jack Burke were the top finishers for their school, 11th place overall. Shearin and Henderson earned BEARS LAND Page 3A

Artist to keynote OC’s 15th Veterans program Larry Johnson For The Record

The public is invited to the 15th annual tribute to Orange County veterans 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27 at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange. The event is free. Held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more. The event will feature greetings from Scott Stearman, well-known sculptor, communicator and creator

of “Tears From A Grateful Heart,” the sculpture that is the focal point of the plaza that includes the Stearman names of scores of veterans from Orange County. Born and raised in the Midwest, Stearman’s early career was in television. He met his wife Hermine while in college in Oklahoma. In 1985, they relocated to Colorado where Scott began his career as a sculptor. Working in television and

film since the 1970s and as a professional sculptor since 1985, Scott approaches his work (scottstearman.com) with an artist’s eye and a sensitive heart; always looking for the truth of the story that many times lies beneath the surface of the obvious. “I endeavor to create sculpture that connects with the hearts of people and reflects back to them the beauty and dignity of their life, their faith, their mission, and their sacrifice,” he said. Stearman was recently recognized as a finalist for the John Maxwell Leadership Award. His commis-

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sioned military monuments and faith sculptures are found at universities and in communities across America. Scott’s many portrait sculptures include projects featuring James Dobson, Ben Carson, Elizabeth Dole, Kirk Cameron, Truitt Cathy, Ravi Zacharias, and many others. He has served as the video director for concerts by Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs, Glenn Campbell, Sean Hannity, Michael W. Smith, and the Gaither Homecoming Tour. “Everyone has a story,” he VETERANS Page 3A

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Orange County Senior Citizens Rally brings fun and fellowship David Ball

For The Record

Orange County senior citizens are nearly golden. Well, in one more year they will be. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Committee on Aging held the 49th annual Senior Citizens Rally Day Tuesday at the Orange County Expo Center on FM 1442. This year’s theme was Feelin’ Groovy to be Healthy. Many attendees dressed up in 60s and 70s clothing. Sandra Cole, of Orange, attended the event for the third time. Her favorite part is visiting with people she hasn’t seen for a while. She also likes the good food and the music. Pam Honeycutt, with the Committee on Aging, echoed that sentiment. She said it’s a fun thing to attend and makes for a fun day. “The only time we get to see others is when events such as this are held and at

The 49th annual Senior Citizens Rally held Tuesday at the Orange County Expo Center, had fun and games, door prizes, free lunch, vendors with information and live music. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

funerals. It’s good to see familiar faces,” she said. “We have a great turnout. I’m real pleased with the amount of people here to eat good Slop-

py Joes and Twinkies.” As of 11 a.m., there were more than 370 attendees and more coming in. Honeycutt said the rally is

ty (Expo Center) for us. The VFW (in Orange) has been so gracious to us over the years,” she said. Fallon Foster, family community health agent and a member of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, said the event featured bingo, door prizes, a free lunch and resources available in Orange County from 45 vendors in attendance. Foster said Dorothy Ivies started the committee in 1965. She later organized the rally and passed it on generation by generation. Fallon started with Orange County four years ago. In fact, her first assignment was organizing the rally. “They see everybody, see vendors, have fellowship and

the largest event of the year put on by the committee. It takes six months to put it together and six months to get over it. “This is an excellent facili-

Norma Fusilier named BCCC ‘Mother of the Year’

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the mayhaw trees at the chamber are full of ripening berries. They will continue to ripen for the next few weeks. The Chamber invites the community to help themselves to the ripe berries while they last. The trees are located next to the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX. For more information, call 409-735-5671

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Pictured are : The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce ‘The Mother of the Year Committee’ Rani Dillow, Christy Khoury, Lucy Fields, Mother of the Year Norma Fusilier, Candice Trahan, BJ Hanneman , and Wanda McCraw presented over $1300 worth of gifts to the Chambers 2018 Mother of the Year on Tuesday at the May Chamber Coffee hosted by Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant in Bridge City.

enjoy the music. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a free lunch either,” she said. The vendors may have information on health topics, hospice, funeral homes, the food bank, the Lion’s Club Eye Bank, with new vendors being added every year. “The people still came out, even with (the aftermath of Hurricane and Tropical Storm) Harvey. It’s a great event. We hope the people always keep us in mind.” One humorous incident occurred when Texas Ferguson of The Cove was one number away on his ticket from winning a door prize. The lady standing behind him in line had the correct number and won the prize.

Bridge City Little League BCLL will hold the board elections for the Board of Directors on May 19th from 10AM-2PM in the boardroom.

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13th place. This was the first year the association named a “School of the Year.” The point totals for each school’s top three teams of anglers were totaled and averaged and the Bears came out on top. Jack Tindle and Colin Currie were LCM’s third-ranked duo. Miller said she had just under 100 students participating this year. In recent years, as many as 125 had fished under the LCM banner each season, but Hurricane Harvey had numbers down throughout the SETHSFA this school year. While last week’s event was the “Super Bowl” of the Southeast Texas association, LCM also competes in the Deep East Texas Tournament Series and many of its students will be in action back at Rayburn this weekend. On June 16, several Bear duos – including Shearin and Henderson – have qualified and will fish in the Texas State Championship, Miller said.

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Thanks to all the citizens who voted for me last Saturday in my unsuccessful run for Orange County Port Commissioner. Walter Mullins

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Kameryn Henderson, left, and Tyler Shearin of the LCM Bass Team won last week’s Ford Championship high school bass tournament at Lake Sam Rayburn, with boat captain Lee Shearin. Nearly 400 teams entered the season-finale for the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association.

County business It was at least the ninth year in a row for Orange County’s jail to be found in compliance with state requirements in a surprise inspection. “All the inspections are unannounced, so you’ve got to be ready every day,” Sheriff Keith Merritt said. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of the people that work in our jail.” Merritt said it was even tougher considering too-frequent turnover in his department which he had mentioned a few minutes earlier. “We’ve had eight employees leave since October, 2017 [the start of this current budget year],” Merritt said. “Since 2016, we’ve lost 39 employees at the Sheriff’s Office and a lot of experience.” Commissioners’ Court, under the leadership of former County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton, began cutting county employees’ benefits in 2016.

”The Sheriff has been talking to commissioners’ court for some time, and so have other department heads, too,” Crooks said. “We want to retain and recruit good employees. We’re going to look for ways to bring in good people and keep the good people that we have. And I’m telling you, that’s a priority.” Crooks said Harvey recovery had occupied most of his first week. “It involved recovering from Harvey and trying to get our reimbursements done and preparing for the next hurricane season,” the judge said. “There’s not even a close second. It’s far and away the biggest thing I’ve been doing for the past week. “And we’ve got a lot more work left to do on that.” Crooks said the county had missed some deadlines to get earlier reimbursement based on estimates. “There were some things that weren’t done that need

Election wrap up Wallace, prevailed this time with 1,055 votes over opponents Tim Schossow (960) and Walter Mullins III (419). In the election for the West Orange-Cove school board, incumbent Roderick Robertson (593 votes) and Tricia Stroud (547) won the two open at-large seats with Kianna Edwards-Brooks garnering 368 votes. In Bridge City, incumbent Lucy Fields defeated Joseph Hannan 277 votes to 163 to retain her Place 6 seat on city council. This will be her third two-year term. Bridge City’s school district also had only one election race with opposition – Patty Collins defeated Paul Zoch 385-213 in Place 1. Turnout was low everywhere – about 5 to 10 percent of registered voters participated -- with few city- or district-wide races. About three-quarters of

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to be caught up on,” he said. “And we’re getting on top of those, so we can get the folks in Orange County reimbursed for their tax dollars that we’ve been spending, primarily for debris removal.” Since the start of April, the county has written checks for more than $5 million to Ashbritt Environmental and Tetra Tech for storm debris removal. Orange County has received no state or federal reimbursement, so far. “We’re having to do things by the numbers, step by step by step, getting invoices and information into the state, and to the Feds,” Crooks said. “This is a very time-consuming process.” Kathy Nagel, mayor of Pine Forest, appeared with Kevin Singleton, mayor pro-tem, and made a request for the county to support a $60 million grant request from the state for a flood control proj-

ect. Commissioners voted 5-0 to back it. Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton requested and was granted at least the 12th purchase of a nearly $5,000 copier by county department heads since the March 6 election in which Crooks defeated Carlton. Commissioners OK’d the payment of $634,000 in bills, including $164,000 to United Healthcare for retired group insurance for the months of April and May and $277,000 to the Port of Beaumont. The payment to the Port of Beaumont for subcontractors who worked on the old Highway 90 project on the west side of the Neches should be reimbursed to Orange County by the state, said Auditor Pennee Schmitt.

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those who did vote took advantage of early voting opportunities. Little Cypress-Mauriceville schools had no contested board race and Orangefield ISD holds its elections in the fall. West Orange, like Pinehurst, had no contested races, but West Orange did have a charter change election, with 107 of 1,978 registered voters taking part. Voters said yes to continuing for four years a ¼ percent sales and use tax to pay for roadwork. They voted for amending the city charter wording regarding canvassing election votes; against eliminating the requirement that municipal court judges must be residents of the city; and for amending the “Franchises and Special Privilege” section of the city charter.

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said. “To identify the noble character of a person or organization and make it known to a watching world raises their esteem and asks them to look at life through a fresh lens. I often encounter stories of the unsung; the silent servants who offer the best of their labor to their church, communities, or country.” Of monuments he said “Bronze sculpture outlives us all, telling its story, speaking its truth, ‘tirelessly asking the future to pause and remember.’ “ The patriotic tribute will honor all veterans and those currently serving in the military. For more information, call (409) 883-4674.

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 9, 2018 ball team will meet Jasper this week in the state playoffs.*****Gospel singer-songwriter Joyce ‘Dottie’ Rambo, 74, who was killed Sunday, Mother’s Day, when her bus struck an embankment. Ironically the day she was killed, I was listening to her music sung by Ricky Van Shelton. She was a giant in the Gospel Music industry. Dottie had written over 2,500 published songs. Many recorded her songs including Dolly Parton. Dottie was on her way to perform on Mother’s Day in North Richland Hills, Texas. A bad storm, high winds in Missouri might have let to the accident.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN OBITUARIES-10 YEARS AGO- 2008

From The Creaux’s Nest ELECTION TURNOUT PITIFUL We congratulate all the winners in Saturday’s elections however, we are disappointed in the overall turnout. Fiftytwo thousand citizens are registered to vote in Orange County yet in the countywide port election, with five candidates vying for two seats, only 4,832 votes were cast. In the Bridge City, City election, only 440 votes were cast. In the School board only 598. The City of Orange mayor’s race drew only 1,187 votes. All of the above are very important enities. The total is a small percentage of qualified citizens, showing a dangerous lack of interest in local government. *****Apparently persistence matters. Carrol Holt, 83, was elected to the port commission on his third try. It’s my opinion that of all the candidates running, Carrol, the eldest, worked harder than all. He didn’t leave a stone unturned from the Sabine River to the Neches River. He walked many streets and knocked on plenty of doors, plus, no one has attended more port meetings as a citizen. He really has a life filled with accomplishments going back to being a driving force in bringing a college to Orange. He’s donated his life to volunteering for important causes. This good man even makes his own vanilla from beans. *****I met port candidate Walter Mullens after the election. A longshoreman, he had previously served on the port board back in the Wickersham days. A great guy from the Cove, he’s still is relatively young, strong and knowledgeable. *****Our buddy Keith Wallace found out how light voter turnout can be scary to an incumbent. A 49 vote win is not a landslide; however Dr. Miller ran a good race. *****Congratulations to other winners, Larry Spears, Jr., Orange mayor. I recall his dad and was a friend of his grand dad, Johnny Spears.*****Lucy Fields was reelected to Bridge City council; Patty Collins, a youngster raised in our neighborhood, was elected to Bridge City school board. We must encourage more citizens to participate in future elections.*****Well, I’d best move on. I invite you to come along; I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn about the death of Robert Jackson, 97, a WWII veteran, prisoner of war and Purple Heart recipient. Please see obituary.*****Also condolences to the family of Wanda Jean Trahan, who passed away May 6. Services will be held Wednesday, May 9, 4 p.m. at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 Jimmy Scales became the first Bridge City Resident ever to serve on the Drainage Board. The time had come and Jimmy will fill the bill just fine. Pete Bean lost to J.B. Arrington, a popular former Ag teacher, who is just a great guy.*****Friday evening daughters Tina, Patsy and other employees threw a surprise 78th birthday party for Ray Cotton at The Longhorn. A host of longtime friends shared Ray’s special day. Roy says he and Ms. Phyl joined the others in good food and refreshments. Winford and Many Jane Smith, since selling their Gary’s Restaurant chain, have built a new home off Highway 62. After being healthy as a bear for years, he had a heat stroke and now spends much of his time doctoring. Chipper Nance, his wife Connie and dad enjoyed the festivities. Ms. Dorothy Cotton, who’s been fighting emphysema despite never smoking, made a brief appearance. Coleman Peveto was his gracious self. Mike Louviere and Jane enjoyed the evening. Mike, Record reporter, fits in like one of the family. Others enjoying the party were longtime friends the Hintons, James and Belinda Broome. Shirley Dickerson was around, she’s always around. Ray has a lot going on. A big new arena is under construction with a new four-story motel to follow. Ray’s a mover and a shaker and at age 78 he’s not slowing down. (Since this was written he has lowed down but not much.)*****Congrats to Orange County citizens who obtained their doctorate degrees at Lamar over the weekend. One is Dickie Colburn’s little sister, pretty Pauline, LC-M Superintendent, who is now Doctor Hargrove. Also former State pole vaulting champion Wayne Guidry became a Doctor Saturday. Other Orange Countians joining them were Terri Thompson Estes and Carol Ellen Schulte. That’s a big accomplishment and we commend you. *****Three Lamar University students attained perfect 4.0 grade-point averages to receive the Plummer award.*****Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Tiffany Smith, a mechanical engineering major, was the top female grad. Tiffany is the daughter of Carolyn and David Smith. She will begin work at the Dupont Sabine River Works in Orange in June.*****Don and Alice Cole celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the K.C. Hall in Bridge City Saturday. Friends and family honored them on their special day.*****Special birthdays: Ann Bryant and L.K. Jarrel both celebrate on May 14; Nancy Chenella, Deborah Ellender and Brad Johansson on May 15; Sam Lucia on May 16, Angela Breaux and Frank Finchum on May 18, Hubert ‘Sprad’ Spradling and Leon Carter on May 19.***** Tuesday, May 20, our girl Karen Dunn Gros marks her day. Joining her is our buddy Darby Byrd, who also celebrates on May 20. (Editor’s note: Darby passed away since 2008.)*****On May 12, one of our helpers, Sherry Walles, reached the big 50. For the first time in 11 years both of her sons spent Mother’s Day and birthday with her. Michael is home prior to redeployment to Iraq for a third tour, son David is in process of joining the military.*****Congrats to B.C.’s Cory Smith for capturing third in the state relays in the 800 meter. Also to the West Orange 4x100 and 4x200 track team for capturing a fourth and a second place finish.*****The Bridge City base-

Richard R. Pachuca Sr., 94, of Orange, passed away Friday, May 9. Service was held Monday, May 12. Pachuca served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from Texaco after 32 years of service. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Richard Pachuca Jr., Bobbie Jean Toomey, Dora Lowe, Lupe Brown, and Rudy Pachuca, twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.*****Ronald Joseph Gendron, 69, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, May 6. 2008. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, La. Local arrangements were handled by Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.***** Kenneth Lauzon, 62, of Orange, passed away Sunday, May 4. Service was held Saturday, May 10. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Lauzon, daughters Lori Et;omger, Cindy Lauzon and Jeannie Lauzon, son, Jim Lauzon and granddaughter, Ella Etlinger.***** Jeanette Marie LeBlanc, 68, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, May 7. Funeral services were held Friday, May 9. She is survived by her husband, Walter LeBlanc Sr., sons, Walter LeBlanc Jr., and Ronald LeBlanc, daughters, Tina Tarver, Mary Richard, and Cathy Jordan, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

40 Years Ago-1978 Congrats to J.B. Bearden for his promotion in the coaching ranks at West Orange-Stark. *****Also, to Darla McMullin, Cindy Cronk and Betsy Jones, winners in the Campfire symbol contest. *****To Joe R. Kelly on his victory to become a Little Cypress-Mauriceville school board trustee. *****To eight county women selected ‘Girls of the Year’ by local Beta Sigma Phi chapters. They include Sheelagh Barron, Nina Dilbert, Vonne Evans, Jo Fite, Molly Theriot, Becky Davis, Debbie Fremont and Carole Cassens. ****Former Sheriff Chester Holt is now home recovering after having open-heart surgery. *****Congrats to Craig Fisette, pre-med student at Lamar. He was initiated into the National Honor Society. At the banquet Craig was also recognized as most ‘Outstanding Freshman Biology Student.’ He is the son of Harold and Patsy Fisette. (Editor’s note: I don’t know what became of Craig. Harold still live in Bridge City. Patsy passed away a few years ago. She was an angel and I bet she still is.)*****Janice Overman and Edna Lusignan took five cosmetology students to Austin for their state boards exam. While in Austin they visited with old friends Gloria Lovelace and Debbie Pulliam. Gloria and son Robbie have opened a seafood restaurant called ‘Momma’s Money’ on Sixth St. and Brazos. *****June 5, the Orange Lion’s Club will install new officers. John Cochran, president; O.C. Gunstream, 1st vice-president; Glenn Oliver, 2nd vice-president; Dan Mohon, 3rd. vice-president; Rick Mayes, secretary; Bert Flickinger, membership chairman; David Reese, finance secretary; Ed White, treasurer; Harold Welch, tail twister; and Jay Bland, lion tamer. *****In ceremonies held in the 128th. District Courtroom, Roy Dunn, publisher of the Opportunity Valley News, was presented the Liberty Bell award by the Orange County Bar Association. He was recognized for his outstanding contribution to Orange County. The award is presented annually during the Law Day actives. *****Dist. County Attorney, Sharon Bearden, will be stepping down. Most lawyers agree Joe Alford, 31-year-old, would be the ideal choice to replace Bearden. However, Alford has a good law practice. Others mentioned are DA Assistants Mike Shuff and Bill Wright, and also Jim Wallace. (Editor’s note: If I remember correctly Wright got it.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS Come pass a good time at the Stark Mayhaw Festival and Car Show, Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singer/songwriter Shawn Branham will perform all three days. Jo-El Sonnier will join him Saturday evening plus other artist and Gospel singing throughout the festival. A fun time for the entire family.*****Our friend Marlene Merritt, homebound and totally grounded for five weeks, said, “Those five weeks were the most boring weeks ever.” Her third foot surgery consisted of breaking every bone in her foot to make repairs. Unable to put any weight on it, Sheriff Merritt fixed all the meals, cleaned up and sought to her every need. Last week she got out for the first time and was chauffeured to the Lunch Bunch. It was great to see and visit with her. This week, the Bunch dines at Robert’s and next week at Novrozsky’s. Everyone always welcome. ***Judge Derry Dunn was back with the Bunch after another bout with kidney stones. After returning from Justice of the Peace state required class, wife Jean had to take him to the emergency room where he was hospitalized. Apparently, the Judge has a little factory mining stones. Enough to mount in a cluster ring.*****Monday I visited by phone with longtime friend James “Buster” Scales, who is 90 years old. About a year ago he found out he had cancer and has been on chemo treatments. So far, so good. Son Kendell was taking his dad to M.D. Anderson, in Houston, Monday for a scan. We pray the results were good. Buster says he has been truly blessed with a great bunch of kids. His youngsters take turns looking after his needs. I’ve known all of his children for years including our late friend Jimmy. Buster has a right to be proud of them. Our prayers are with Buster. He’s a great guy to ride the range with.*****I said last week that there would be at least one Cajun in the Kentucky Derby this year. It turned out to be Kent Desormeaux, who rode “My Boy Jack,” trained by his brother Keith. Ten years ago, in the 134th Derby, Kent won his third derby on top of “Big Brown.” Kent and Keith are from Maurice, just out of Abbeville. Saturday, in the 144th Derby Kent, riding “My Boy Jack” came in fifth. “Justify” won the Derby and might well be a Triple Crown winner if he runs in all three races.*****Budweiser brews a beer inspired by President George Washington. “Freedom Reserve Red Lager” is inspired by a handwritten recipe found in Washington’s military journal, kept during the French and Indian war in 1757. The beer will begin showing up in stores later this month and will be sold until September or while supply last.*****Ron and Jean Moreau will celebrate their 44th anniversary this week. Two great folks.*****Two longtime friends celebrate birthdays in the coming week. First is the youngest, Ray Cotton, who turns 88 years old May 9. I’m amazed at everything Ray has done in just 88 years. He’s not only a color-

ful guy but he has a heart as big as a barn and is a great guy to be friends with.*****Also a guy who’s become a legend in these parts, J.B. Arrington, celebrates 93 years on May 13. J.B. is a WWII veteran, a longtime Ag teacher and next month his restaurant, J.B.’s Barbeque will celebrate 46 years in business. He started smoking meat as a retirement job to keep him out of trouble. Today, he is also active serving on the Drainage District board. I’ve known J.B. most of my life and I swear he hasn’t aged a bit since he was 90. Happy birthday to both of these special guys.*****Last week I ran into Daryl Peveto who I’ve known for a long time. Daryl is a real artist and at one time was famous for his hand designed paint jobs on cars that gave them their special Peveto look. As far as I know Daryl is still doing specialized paint jobs.*****Saturday morning I also ran into Darrell Segura, who I have known since he was a puppy. He said the rumor that he’s in the barbecue business is not true. In fact, he’s staying away from food. He’s on a diet. He was a member of Bridge City’s state championship team but I don’t think he’ll ever see his playing weight of 112 pounds again.***Also at Judice’s I saw James McDanial, what a great guy. He also was a very good plumber before he suffered a stroke. ***I also hoped I’d run into Danny Cole at Judice’s but he didn’t show up. He doesn’t often play hooky.*****Auto Lube is now open under new ownership. The Bearden’s have purchased the business next to Valero, located at 1004 W. Roundbunch, in Bridge City. Look for their advertisement in this week’s paper and details about upcoming grand opening later this month. The Bearden family has owned a business in Vidor for 23 years.*****We received great response for both our publications, The Penny Record and The County Record, last week, thanks to our two professional, longtime reporters, Dave Ball and Dave Rogers. As newsmen, those two guys are unbeatable.*****

BIRTHDAYS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. May 9: Our old friend of many years Ray Cotton turns 88 today. Also Doug Havens, Lynn Scales, Justin Dupuis, Trudy Blair amd Dalton Gilliam. They are joined by Billy Joel, 68, actors Rosario Dawson, 38 and Cree Cicchino, 15.*****May 10: Katie Hubbard, Sharon Woolley, Stacie Teaff and Chuck Williams all celebrate today. Celebrities joining them are singer Bono, 57, actors Paige O’Hara, 61, and Lindsey Shaw, 28.*****May 11: Pat Collins, Sarah Moreland, Tami Vanderheiden and Sherry Walles all celebrate today. Joining them are football player Cam Newton, 28, actor Coby Bell, 42.*****May 12: Justin Roberts, Jerry Hardee, Bridgett Bonneaux celebrate, along with actors Emilio Esteves, 55 Kim Fields, 48 and Malin Ackerman, 39.*****May 13: Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, a very special day. Having birthdays are Calvin Granger, Jamie Garcia, Kate Jackson, Kristie Hughes and Renee Price. They are joined by singers Stevie Wonder, 67 and Darius Rucker, 51, TV show host Stephen Colbert, 53.***** May 14: Janis Goss, James Birdwell, Nikki Smith celebrate today. Joining them are director George Lucas, 73, actress Cate Blanchett, 48 and country singer Dustin Lynch, 32, country singer.*****:May 15: Celebrating today are Daniel Broussard, Deborah Ellender, Heather Brinson, Jaime Broussard, Nancy Chenella, Jimmy Sibert and Norman Gaspard. Celebrities joining them are football player Emmitt Smith, 48 and Ray Lewis, 42, actress Sarah Hadland, 46.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Wen Tee Paul, wat lives on a farm near Youngsville, come down for breakfast his mother Mable axe if he had done his chores him. “Not yet,” he answered. His mom say, “Tee Paul, you know dat you don’t get no breakfast until your chores are done.” Tee Paul him, was ticked off. He slams da screen door, kicks a chicken wat was feeding, kicks da cow to make her move over, den he kicks one of da pigs. Wen he comes in for breakfast Mable gives him a bowl of cereal. “How come I don’t get eggs and bacon and why I don’t got no milk for my cereal hanh?” He axe. “Well,” she answer, “I saw you kick a chicken so you don’t get no eggs for a week. Den I saw you kick da cow and a pig so no bacon or milk for a week.” “But mom,” he said jus as his papa Sostan, who had been trying to start da tractor comes in for breakfast. Sostan him kick da cat half way across da kitchen. Tee Paul looked up at his mama wit a smile on his face and says, “Well.”

C’EST TOUT Benchmark prices for U.S. crude oil, for the first time since 2014, closed about $70 a barrel on Monday. Watch for prices to shoot up now that Trump has pulled out of the Iran deal.*****Apple stock was up 2% Monday, raising its market cap to roughly $915 billion. It’s inching its value closer to one trillion dollars.*****House Speaker Paul Ryan reversed his decision to oust House Chaplin Patrick Conroy after Conroy retracted his forced resignation letter, Ryan decided that he will remain Chaplin of the House.*****The Falcons gave quarterback Matt Ryan a $100 million, five year deal. In all he will average $30 million a year, a first for an NFL quarterback.*****It seems because of his arrogance, Trump probably believes he knows best how to handle his legal issues. He and Rudy Giuliani have cooked up a whopper. Trump continues to make matters worse for himself and then blames others for the mess ‘The Donald’ created. He truly believes he can lie his way out of any problem. Different news outlets have documented over 3,000 important lies he has told, plus he contradicts himself over and over. What makes no sense is that a poll shows 41% support. The same 41% believe he had sex with Stormy and he knew about the $130,000 when it was paid to her. Trump can make fun of the disabled, consort with Russia, belittle our FBI and pronounce contempt for our justice system and rule of law. Besides cheating on three wives, he continues to be a poor moral example to our youth. All said, the Bubba’s choose to ignore all that while witnessing the decline of the presidency itself.*****I have to move on. If you have a Mom, don’t forget her. Believe me you will miss her when she’s gone. Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms. Thank od for the part you play in our lives. Thanks for your time, mine is up. Take care and God bless.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet On 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.

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.

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 nomina-

tion online, visit www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-of-theyear. For more information call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

Bridge City Little League elections Bridge City Little League BCLL will hold the board elections for the Board of Directors on May 19th from 10AM-2PM in the boardroom.

Orange County Retired Teacher to meet e Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its ﬁnal meeting of the 2017-2018 year on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. e program will consist of Installation of Oﬃcers for the 2018-2020 term, and a review of plans for the upcoming year. en we will end the year with a covered dish luncheon. Guests are welcome.

American Legion Post 49 elections American Legion Post 49 Elections e 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. Also on Saturday May 12, 2018 We will be having Live Music starting at 6:00 P.M. ree Legged Dog and the Dance Hall Junkies.

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

Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd brings its farewell tour to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands this Saturday, May 12. Special guests include Bad Company and The Outlaws. Tickets are $29 - $224 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

National music acts schedule for spring, summer and beyond By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record If you are looking some great live music from a variety of national acts, then look no further as you can ﬁnd your comprehensive schedule for concerts in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana right here. Several shows of note are on tap, including the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert this Saturday, May 12, in e Woodlands. is is being billed as the band’s farewell tour, and, if it truly is, then can you really miss this last trek through the region.

May 11 Bobby Bones, Brandon May, Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, Hank Williams Jr., H2O Pool at Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. May 12 Koe Wetzel, Dixie Dancehall, Beaumont Marty Haggard, Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Dweezil Zappa, House of Blues, Houston Papa Roach, Escape the Fate, Nothing More, Revention Music Center, Hous-

ton Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, The Outlaws, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands May 13 Baby Metal, Revention Music Center, Houston May 17 Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Thomas Rhett, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. May 18 Beatles vs. Stones tribute bands (Abbey Road, Satisfaction), Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont Dave Matthews Band, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands The Charlie Daniels Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. May 19 Air Supply, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Tash Sultanna, House of Blues, Houston May 23 Justin Timberlake, Toyota Center, Houston Underoath, Veil of Maya, Dance Gavan Dance, White Oak Music Hall, Houston May 24 Stephen Pearcy, Johnny Solinger, Proof Rooftop Lounge, Houston Soulfly, Nile, White Oak Music Hall, Houston

May 25 The Marshall Tucker Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Justin Timberlake, Toyota Center, Houston Reverend Horton Heat, White Oak Music Hall, Houston May 26 The O’Jays, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Peter Cetera, L’Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, La. May 27 Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. May 31 Stryper, Millenial Reign, Proof Rooftop Lounge, Houston June 1 Ludacris, H2O Pool at Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. June 2 Night Ranger, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Texas Hippie Coalition, Kobra and the Lotus, Scout Bar, Houston Paul Simon, Toyota Center, Houston June 3 Poison, Cheap Trick, Pop Evil, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands June 7 Lita Ford, Proof Rooftop Lounge, Houston

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.

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!

Orange County Friends On Wed., May 9: the Orange County Friends will meet for Mah Jongg, a game of Eastern tiles, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Text or call Karen at 409.330.4077 for info.

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 2018-2019 school year. We are open from 8:00 until 2:00 Tuesday and ursday. For

See BRIEFS, Page 6A

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Deaths and Memorials

Robert Luther Jackson, 97, Vidor Robert Luther Jackson, 97, a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas passed away on May 3, 2018 at Vidor Health and Rehab. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene of Orange, Texas and worked as an accountant for Gulf Oil and retired after working there for 40 years. Robert served his country in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a prisoner of war and won the French Legion Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart. He enjoyed ﬁshing, camping, and playing golf in his spare time. His service will be held at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor on Saturday, May 5, 2018 with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00 a.m. e graveside will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas at ROBERT LUTHER 2:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 76 years Mary Jackson of Vidor, TX, JACKSON daughter Marilyn Williamson of Port Arthur, TX, son Mark and his wife Teresa Jackson of Vidor, TX, brother Charles and his wife Hazel Jackson of Bridge City, TX, 4 grandsons, and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded death by infant son Robert L. Jackson Jr., parents, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.

James ‘Jim’ Leon Hardwick, 58, Bridge City James (Jim) Leon Hardwick of Bridge City passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. He lived his life as a dedicated servant of the Lord. He was born to Floyd C and Marilyn Joyce Hardwick on September 9, 1959 in Martinsville, Indiana. He grew up with his brothers between the farm and baseball diamond. He served with his family at Cookson Hills Christian Ministries and Children’s Home in Kansas, Oklahoma. Jim studied the Bible and was equipped for teaching at Dallas Christian College, graduating in 1981. He married Tresa Lynn Capps on December 5, 1981 in Lovington, New Mexico. Jim was a faithful minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Lamar, ColJAMES ‘JIM’ orado; Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; Dewey, Oklahoma; Dimmitt, LEON HARDWICK Texas; and Orangefield, Texas. He ministered to others as Hospice Chaplain and served three terms as President of the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Most recently, he and his wife, Tresa, attended and served at Common Ground Community Church in Bridge City, Texas. Jim worked for Orangefield ISD, caring for the athletics fields and events. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Hardwick, and his mother-in-law, Patricia Capps. Jim is remembered by his loving wife, Tresa of Bridge City, Texas; son, Joshua Lee and wife, Joanna Marie of Abilene, Texas; and daughter, Jaci Ranae of Coppell, Texas. Jim was “Pops” to his grandchildren, Kaylee Joy (9), Abigail Grace (7), and Emma Faith (3), and baby due in October, all of Abilene. He is also remembered by his mother, Joyce of Shady Point, Oklahoma; his brother, Jeff and wife, Charmaine of Roanoke, Texas; brother, David and wife Lynnet of Van Buren, Arkansas; extended family and friends. Jim will continue to help others through body donation to science and medical research through Baylor College of Medicine and Science Care. A memorial service for Jim will be held ursday, May 10, 2018, 4:00pm at Common Ground Community Church.

Briefs 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”.

Gulf Coast Cajun Chapter Scholarships 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 scholarships 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.

Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713377-0356.

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.

Al-Anon Meetings 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.

From Page 5A Youth 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.

Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids Camp e 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. is 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 409-882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is June 8, 2018.

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WO-S Senior Jassalyn McClelland, left, was honored with a $1,000 scholarship from American Association of University Women (AAUW) Monday evening, May 7, at Southern Charm Restaurant, owned by Terry Hamilton. Presenting her with a scholastic certificate is Joan Sechler Tharp, center, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair. At right, is Ellen Watson, mother of McClelland. Jassalyn McClelland has been involved in Student Council and cheerleading all through high school, serving as Head Cheerleader this year. She plans to major in Pharmacy at the University of Houston. Photo by Anne Payne

Jacie Miller, center, senior at LCMHS, was named as the recepient of a $1,000 scholarship from American Association of University Women (AAUW) on May 7. At left is Carolyn Hillsten, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, and, at right, is Tanya Faircloth, mother of Miller. Jacie Miller has participated in various athletics while in school, among them weight lifting and captain of the girl's basketball team. She plans to attend Lamar State College-Orange, and then Lone Star College, concluding her college career at a UTMB facility for an advanced degree to become a physical therapist.

Little Cypress Junior High students got to join in the celebration since the Foundation's visit came between classes.

LCM Education Foundation, Inc. donates $30,000 to LCM schools Thursday morning, May 3, the annual prize patrol of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. Made a tour of the District campuses, as it does each year, bringing balloons and presentation checks for staff members who have won grants from the Foundation. Instead of awarding competitive grants to individual applicants this year, the Foundation’s Board of Directors decided to give the money to each campus to be used as needed. At first, they really did not

expect to be able to give much, since the annual Beary Merry Christmas Market, the group’s main fundraiser, was a no-go, thanks to Hurricane Harvey. The Board decided that maybe they would host a celebration of progress made by the community in the spring to lift the spirits of Orange County, not just those in LCM. The plan for a small gathering, named the 409 Strong Celebration, turned into the largest fundraiser since the Foundation was established in 2002, netting close to $20,000. This

allowed the Foundation to donate $30,000 to the six LCM campuses. With campus enrollment ranging from about 300 up to almost 1,000 students, it was determined to divide the money according to campus enrollment. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, whose Board is comprised of members of the community, business and professional representatives and parents. Its sole aim is to provide enhanced educational opportunities to the children of LCM schools.

St. Mary published authors

Suzie Wimberley’s Second Grade class at St. Mary Catholic School are now published authors. The students wrote “Our Best Day Ever” and dedicated the book to Mrs. Melissa McCorvy, the Library Manager. She is always so excited about reading due to the adventures, enjoyment and values experienced by books. Pictured are front (left to right) Ayden Kohler and Conner LeJuhn holding their book. Second row is Kirra Jaarah, Brooklyn Stokey and Paris Dugas. Third row is Mrs. McCorvy and Mrs. Wimberley.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Ryan Ellis gets emotional after a dash to home plate to score for the Cardinals. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Cardinal pitcher Peyton Havard delivers one of 95 pitches the sophomore tossed in Game Two of the bi-district round against Hunnington on Friday. Havard only allowed two hits in the Cardinal’s 8-1 victory. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Slugging It Out... Dave Rogers - For The Record

Cardinals set to battle HJ at Lamar

After busting loose for 16 runs in a two-game bidistrict sweep of Huntington, Bridge City’s baseball team tackles Hardin-Jefferson this weekend at Lamar’s Vincent-Beck Stadium. Game 1 is set for 7 p.m. Thursday. Game 2 is 7 p.m. Friday. Game 3, if needed, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Redbirds improved to 23-7-1 with 8-2 and 8-1 wins over the Red Devils, capping the series with a four-RBI performance by Schuyler Thibodaux. The senior doubled home a run in the first and recorded a three-run inside-the-park home run in the fourth in Friday’s close-out game. Thibodaux was 3 for 3 in Friday’s game, following up a 2-for-4, 3-RBI performance on Wednesday, May 2. In the first game against Huntington, Thibodaux joined teammates Logan Hamm, Justyn Romero and Slade Foreman collecting RBIs in a big five-run fifth inning that broke open that game. Jacob Goodman won the series opener for Bridge City on SEE SLUGGING IT OUT Page 2B

Bridge City’s Gavin Green tags out a Huntington base runner in Game Two.

Nola Moore dashes home to score for the Bridge City Cardinals.

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Schuler Thibodaux slides home to score on his homerun grounder.

Luc Hollier lays down a bunt during playoff action Friday.

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Jackson Tims is safe on second base for the Bridge City Cardinals during playoff action against Huntington. Big Red now advances in the playoffs to take on Hardin-Jefferson. PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City outfielder Justyn Romero slams a hit in Game Two of the playoff series against Huntington. The Cardinals won the contest 8-1. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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the mound, surrendering two runs on three hits over five and a third innings, striking out four. Romero threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Caleb DuBois and Thibodaux each had two of BC’s eight hits Wednesday. Peyton Havard had the magic mound touch for the Cards Friday, pitching six and one-third innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out eight. Hamm closed out. BASEBALL, Class 4A area Bridge City v. Hardin-Jefferson at LU, Beaumont Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 Game 2: 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 Game 3: if needed, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11

Bears open Huffman series at home Friday

Logan Hamm is on the run heading for third base sliding in safe against Huntington. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City’s Cameron Yadon hits against Huntington during playoff action Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

LCM’s baseball team, 30-5, hosts Game 1 of a best of three area round playoff series against Huffman at 6 p.m. Friday at Don Gibbens Field. Game 2 – and, if necessary, Game 3 – will take place at Crosby High Saturday. Game 2 is set for a 4 p.m. start with Game 3 to follow if it’s needed. The Bears defeated Diboll 11-1, 9-2 in bidistrict. BASEBALL, Class 4A area LCM v. Huffman Game 1: 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, at LCM Game 2: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Crosby High Game 3: if needed, will follow Game 2

Season ends for BC, LCM softball, OF baseball Liberty topped Bridge City 5-2, 4-0 to take last weekend’s area round softball matchup. LCM finished its season at 25-6 after a 10-5, 2-1 sweep by Huffman The Orangefield baseball team went out after losing a pair of 1-0 heart-breakers to Hudson in bidistrict. The only run in Game 1 came with one out in the bottom of the seventh. Blake Bradley allowed only five hits for Orangefield, while Gunner Jones had two of the Bobcats’ five hits. In Game 2, Hudson scored in the top of the fifth while limiting Orangefield to two hits, one each by Mason Gonzales and Ryan Deutsch. Gonzales pitched a complete seven innings, giving up six hits.

Cardinal base runner Justyn Romero waits on third base as Cardinal assistant coach Shea Landry confers on strategy to score. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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Well ahead of Huntington and a playoff victory in sight, Cameron Yadon has a jovial discussion with head coach Chad Landry surrounded by coaches Shea Landry and Chris Moore. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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TRACK & FIELD ROUNDUP

Locals get ready for state trip is weekend’s Austin weatherforecast... Monday’s advance check of the weekend weather in Austin predicts the Central Texas area to experience the two hottest days of the year to date on Friday (high 94) and Saturday (high 96). Austin’s high temperature on this week’s other days = 89-90. So prepare yourselves for the broiler…. Wednesday is the UIL media credential deadline. See uiltexas.org website… Unlessyoulovetrafficjams, avoidI-35..…. e smartest advice I know for any automobile or bus in and around Austin right now is keep off Interstate 35 as much as you can unless bumper-tobumper traffic does something to make you happy. If it does, you are weird. ere simply are not enough lanes to cope with all I-35 traffic for roughly 20 out of 24 hours each day….. My advice on parking at the state meet – none. Good luck….. Beawareofyourstatequalifierhandbook…. Coaches and athletes should have a UIL state qualifier handbook and it’s a must to consult for all procedures, warmups, etc. e clear bag policy is another UIL detail that often trips up unprepared visitors….. MikeMyersStadiumconditionsatstate….. Mike Myers Stadium is situated on a hillside at the southeast corner of the Texas campus. at means a south wind exists more often than not…. Especially for sprinters and relay teams: e UIL is forgiving but only to a point. e meet officials will disqualify you in a heartbeat if they judge a false start or an improper baton exchange to be unacceptable. And if you’re DQ’ed, you can go to Dairy Queen but not the awards stand…. Bookeristhefavoriteinthe 5Aboys200meters….. Humble’s regional champ Jordan Booker will run in Lane 7 and as a senior, Booker belongs in the role of favorite in the 200 meters.... Port Arthur Memorial sophomore Ireon Brown has drawn Lane 2 and that’s OK but Brown is the underdog…. Can Brown win? He did at Mont Belvieu but that’s a tall order…. FortBendMarshallhastoo manyhorses…. e Titans are a longshot for a boys team title, and the numbers game explains the rest of the story. Fort Bend Marshall is entered in seven events and it has two entries in one of those individual competitions. Port Arthur Memorial is entered in three events. How happy Darrell Granger would be if his team left the stadium with 50 points. 2018AREAHIGH SCHOOLOUTDOOR TRACK&FIELDLEADERS DISCUS -- Girls: Kailynn Williams, Ozen (sophomore), 123-1; Boys: Taylor Bullock, West Brook (senior), 147-7;

SHOTPUT--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. TRIPLEJUMP--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. 100METERS--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. 200METERS--Girls: Maya Kelly, Central (senior), 24.83; Boys: Ireon Brown, PAM (sophomore), 20.61 FAT. 400METERS--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. A galaxy of area track and fieldheroes Sizing up each one’s chances at state Girls 3A Long jump: Jalynn Guillory, East Chambers – Jaylnn is a longshot. She’s last among state qualifiers (17-2.5). Amaya Brown of Goliad should be favored (18-7.5) Girls 3A Long jump: Brianna Arline, Kountze – is young Hardin County sophomore is in an excellent position to surprise

folks after going 18-2 at regionals Boys 5A High jump: Preston Riggs, PN-G – It just might be that this extremely versatile athlete happens to save his best for last but Preston enters as an underdog. Girls 4A 3,200 meters: Maddison Helm, Orangeﬁeld – Little sophomore is a longshot to capture a medal but competition has brought out the best in her. Girls 5A Long jump: Jacie Droddy, PN-G – Lake Ridge’s Jasmine Moore deﬁnitely should be favored to win and a medal for Jacie would be a big surprise. Girls 3A High jump: Kelli Silcox, East Chambers – Kelli has cleared 5-6 and can win it all. e best qualifying height belongs Rosslyn Wright of Ingram Moore at 5-5. Boys 4A 3,200 meters: Eli Peveto, LC-M – Eli has his hands quite full in this race but it’s a morning event and experience may work in his favor. Boys 4A Long jump: Max

Baker, Bridge City – Redbirds senior rates as an extreme underdog yet he’s an outstanding competitor. Boys 5A 400-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial – e Titans received a lousy break in two respects here. First, they drew lane 1. Second, Marshall drew lane 4. Girls 5A 800-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial – Obviously the favorite here is Lake Ridge at 1:35.85 but the Lady Titans easily could win medals. Boys 5A 800-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial – Again there must be some kind of conspiracy against PA for the Titans to draw lane 8 and Marshall to draw lane 5. Boys 5A 200-meter dash: Ireon Brown, PA Memorial – Should be exciting race but the pressure ought to be greater on Booker while Brown can let it all hang out. Boys 4A Triple jump: Christian Weatherly, LC-M – Not very likely to medal but one

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BC’s Wilbur earns fourth 24-4A MVP Kassidy Wilbur of Bridge City, the hitting and pitching star of Lady Cardinal teams that dominated District 22-4A, earned her fourth straight MVP Award from the league’s coaches. Wilbur is headed to Stephen F. Austin State next fall. Kaylee Ancelot, Orangefield’s hitting leader who this year shared her team’s pitching chores, was named Offensive MVP, Silsbee junior Braylee Forse was named Defensive MVP and LCM freshman Bailey Frenzel was named Newcomer of the Year. Orangefield’s Rebekah Ragsdale was named Coach of the Year. The coaches’ all-district first team included one player from Bridge City, third sacker Caitlin Denison. LCM had six players: pitcher Brianna Frenzel; second base Ally White; shortstop Renna Toomey; outfielders Jonee Villanueva and Joanna Henry; designated player Morgan Weaver. Orangefield’s first-teamers were catcher Emma Humplik; first base Kinley Gipson; outfielder Ryden Stanield; designated player Olivia Grant. Other first-teamers were third base Tristyn

Terry and outfielder Ashlyn Montgomery of Silsbee; utility player Gabby Tims of West Orange-Stark and outfielder Karsyn Laurents of Hamshire Fannett. The all-district team infield included utility players Miranda Pollock of Silsbee and Jalynne Burch of Bridge City; and infielders Kyndall Harrison of Bridge City, Karlye Bramblett and Autumn Frost of Orangefield, Kayleigh White of Silsbee and Jaci Harris of Hamshire-Fannett. The second-team battery includes pitcher Codie Sorge of Orangefield and catcher Olivia Leavings of LCM. The second-team outfield includes Aleah McClanahan of Bridge City; Kristin Broussard of Orangefield; Katherine Payton of Hamshire Fannett, Madison Murdock of LCM and Neeleigh Smith of Silsbee. Honorable Mentions went to Bridge City’s Natilee Reed, Abby Anderson and Ashley Gerrald; LCM’s Jayce Perry and Emily Landry; Orangefield’s Tiffany Ciancaglione; from WOS, Mariah Mims, Jaydyn Steverson and Lotoya Janice; Hamshire-Fannett’s Keily Allen and Zoey Arceneaux; and from Silsbee, Hannah McInnis, Faith Weems and Bailey Montgomery.

Changes in MLB, horse racing benefits

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD If there’s one thing that was apparent the first week of May was that a couple of incidents that hadn’t happened since the early 1900’s have been revived and appear to be thriving both in major league baseball and in Triple Crown horse racing. Baseball has had several changes over the years like expansion from two eight team leagues to the current 32 teams. ere was the addition of the designated hitter in the American League that has impacted the game considerably to the lowering of the pitcher’s mound and most recently, reducing the number of warm-up pitches before each inning. But there haven’t been any major league baseball players who have thrived both on the mound as a starting pitcher and at the plate as a regular position player. Of course, the most famous player to do this was George Herman (Babe) Ruth, who was very proficient at both positions, but never did it during the same season. Ruth made 143 of his 147 career starts between 1914-1919 and later became the most famous slugger for more than 50 years. But the last players to start games both as a hitter and a pitcher at the start of a season were Joe Bush of the Boston Red Sox and Clarence Mitchell of the Brooklyn Dodgers. During the winter there was talk among the baseball world of a youngster playing professionally in Japan who was hitting home runs with consistency and pitching regularly with a fastball clocked at more than 100 mph. e more major league executives heard his name, the more eager they were to try to land this Japanese player named Sholei Ohtani. His team in Japan agreed to sell Ohtani to the highest bidder with the starting price around $10 million. Most of the major league teams retreated from this unrealistic figure except the Los Angeles Angels who gave nearly $20 million for Ohtani’s rights. ey also paid him a nice seven figure salary to put on an Angels’ uniform this season. So far it looks to be a brilliant move by the Angels as Ohtani has posted a 3-1 record and is batting around .300 with three home runs.

And going into this week’s schedule, the LA Angels have taken over first place in the American League West standings, knocking out the defending World Series champion Houston Astros who have been finding runs and hits hard to come by. e Astros believe in the old adage that starting pitching is 75 per cent of the game of baseball and went out and either purchased or traded for three of their starting five-man staff. ree-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander leads the parade, along with Charlie Morton and Gerrit Cole. Only Dallas Keuchel and young Lance McCullers, Jr. were drafted by Houston and came up through the Astros’ system. Last year the Astros had the pitching, hitting and great defense and as a result won the 2017 World Series. is year Houston’s starting pitching is the best in the major leagues—leading in victories, earned run average and strikeouts—and the relief pitching was the best in the majors for the first couple of weeks of the season. Since then the bullpen has faltered by not being able to hold leads or not winning when brought into a tied game, and the offensive production has been atrocious the last couple of weeks. Hopefully things will get better before they get any worse. e Astros made gigantic strides right away to relieve their frustration Monday night at the expense of the Oakland A’s as they scored 16 runs and pounded out 20 hits (both seasonal records) and won by the lopsided score of 16-2. In the world of horse racing, the huge Kentucky Derby favorite going into Saturday’s 144th run for the roses was Justify, a big, strong fast three-year old. But many of the ardent railbirds shied away from this 3-1 favorite because trainer Bob Baffert chose not to run Justify as a two-year old juvenile. is is often a smart move, but history reveals that the last Kentucky Derby winner than didn’t race as a two-year old was a horse name Apollo, who won the Derby back in 1882. Another factor that kept bettors away form Justify Saturday afternoon was the sloppy condition of the Churchill Downs track. e favorite never ran on a muddy track before. In fact, because of the track conditions the odds on Justify slipped from

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3-1 to 7-2 just 15 minutes before post time. However, many stuck with this ﬁne horse—yours truly included—as Justify used his raw talent to overcome the track conditions and win by 2½ lengths over surprising runnerup Good Magic. Justify paid $7.80 to win, $6 to place and $4.40 to show, Good Magic $9.20 to place and $6.60 to show while Audible paid $5.20 to show. And those bettors gutsy to pay $10 across the board on Justify, their $30 bet returned $102.60.

KWICKIES…Only two local high school baseball teams remain in the state playoffs as the Bridge City Cardinals swept Huntington and the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears swept Diboll last weekend. The Cardinals will play a best-of-three series against Hardin-Jefferson 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday at Lamar’s Vincent-Beck Field in Beaumont and at 2 p.m., Saturday if a third game is necessary. The winner will play the Jasper-Tarkington winner. The Bears’ best-of-three series begins 6 p.m. Friday at LCM’s Gibbens Field, moves to Crosby Saturday at 4 p.m. with a third game to follow if necessary. The winner will meet the Liberty-Hudson winner. And while on the subject, the defending Class 5A state champion Port Neches-Groves Indians defeated Porter last week and advances to the area playoff round to meet Santa Fe in a best-orthree series at Cougar Field in Crosby beginning Thursday at 8 p.m. The two teams will meet at the same time and place Friday and also Saturday at 1 p.m. if necessary. The red-hot New York Yankees downed Cleveland 7-4 Sunday as Gleybar Torres became the youngest Yankees’ player to hit a walk-off homer, a three-run shot in the ninth inning that lifted New York over visiting Cleveland 74. At 21 years and 144 days. Torres bettered Mickey Mantle, who was 21 years and 185 days when he hit a three-run, ninth-inning homer in a 6-3 win on April 23, 1953. JUST BETWEEN US…I mentioned in last week’s column that Lamar University head softball coach Holly Bruder was suspended with pay and placed on administrative leave for violating a college rule. Apparently, Coach Bruder is accused of mishandling her starting catcher’s Lent meal while on a road trip to Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. As if a head coach doesn’t have enough to worry about with more than 20 players and coaches to be responsible for, I still believe new athletic director Marco Born is trying to “make his bones” in his new position. Paige Holmes, who was the starting catcher in 22 of the Lady Cardinals’ 23 games at the time alleges that an assistant coach “forced” Holmes to violate her religious beliefs by eating meat on Friday. Actually, Holmes ordered a tuna fish sub that never was delivered. And the team had only a certain amount of time to eat and then get ready to play. Why Bruder is being reprimanded for this action and not the responsible coach is beyond me. Most of the Lady Cardinals and former players are up in arms over Born’s actions. This incident could very well make or break Born before he even gets his bags unpacked.

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It’s important to take care of a good thing DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

It was supposed to be a combination fishing tournament/ levee clean-up day, but Mother Nature had different ideas and the fishing portion of the day was quickly blown out. Not one to waste an opportunity, Ronnie Moon quickly changed the game plan and no one complained. e group of anglers changed hats and rather than fish, spent the morning scouring the entire north revetment wall for trash and litter. Eric Roning said the amount of trash gathered up by the group in only half a day was incredible. When they huddled up for hot dogs and drinks at noon, the participants simply drew tickets to divide the money allocated for prizes in the fishing tournament. Not a single fish was weighed in, but everyone left the S.A.L.T. Club a winner! I met Eric on the wall two days

later and it was obvious that they had done a helluva job. When I turned my truck around to leave I noticed that an inconsiderate angler had already left an empty donut bag and paper coffee cup on the ground. I don’t often pick up other folks’ trash off the side of the road, but the group’s efforts warranted the minor inconvenience. Moon said that he is on the north revetment wall virtually every day and there is always something to be picked up which left me wondering, “What would it look like in a short period of time if he wasn’t taking time to perform that service?” Hats off to Moon and a great bunch of fishermen! I doubt that anyone at last weekend’s Southeast Texas H. S. Championship on Sam Rayburn

Track thing’s for sure about Christian. He will give it all he’s got. Boys 1A 400-meter relay: High Island – is group stands a great chance to get medals. Girls 4A 100-meter hurdles: Wreagan Taylor, Hardin-Jeﬀerson – If she wins, it’s an upset but Wreagan belongs among this event’s favorites. Boys 4A 110-meter hurdles: Darshon Turk, Silsbee – is junior is a longshot with a terrible lane assignment (lane 9). But he’s not accustomed to losing either. Boys 4A 100-meter dash: Kalon Barnes, Silsbee – Although he enters with the second fastest qualifying time, does anyone want to bet against Kalon? Boys 1A 100-meter dash: Nate Jackson, High Island -is sophomore sprinter ranks in the middle of the pack. A medal here would be a surprise Boys 1A 800-meter relay: High Island – If the Cardinals reach the award’s stand, many of the veteran observers would be shocked. Girls 4A 200-meter dash: Wreagan Taylor, Hardin-Jeﬀerson – It would surprising but great to see this Sour Lake sen-

was any prouder or happier than LCM team sponsor, Nellie Miller. Her team of bass fishermen not only placed two members in the Top fifteen, but walked off with the Team of the Year Trophy as well! at is quite an accomplishment considering 410 teams were competing for the coveted trophy. Tyler Shearin and Kameryn Henderson along with boat captain, Lee Shearin, finished the two day event in second place with an impressive total of 42. 40 pounds. In the high school format, the kids do all of the scouting and catching, but are accompanied by an adult serving as the Captain of the boat. While that job carries a lot of responsibility it has to be equally tough just sitting there watching the kids fish under pressure. None of this would be possible, however, without these volunteers. Team sponsor, Miller, is not only always there to support every youngster in the club, but

take care of all of the behind the scene work necessary to give them a chance to succeed. Tournament day is actually the easiest and most enjoyable for her. For that reason, last weekend had to be extra special for her! For you river fishermen that have been wondering how badly the muddy water may have affected the bass fishing on the river, the answer is, “ Apparently…. not too badly. ” Elliot Atkinson and his partner won yet another tournament with a 16 pound bag and a bass over 6 pounds. Everett Pizzalatto was crankbaiting cuts off the main river above I-10 Sunday evening and caught and released

a bass just over eight pounds. He said he also released three other fish over the four pound mark, but didn’t take time to weigh them. He sent me a picture of the largest bass and released them all. He said the crankbait bite has been good for him the past two weekends. He added that fire tiger and sexy shad have been the best two colors in the off colored water. We are also drawing closer to the annual S. A. L. T. Club Memorial Day Tournament and the bite in the lake continues to improve. ey are starting to see much clearer water all the way from the Causeway to the jetties

From Page 2B ior complete her high school career with a win Boys 4A 200-meter dash: Kalon Barnes, Silsbee – Barnes is undoubtedly the heavy favorite here. He draws a good lane (6) with the fastest regional time (21.28). Boys 4A 1600-meter run: Eli Peveto, LC-M – is race will be conducted in the middle of a hot Saturday afternoon. It comes down to how much strength Eli can muster. Girls 2A 100-meter hurdles: Holli Shannon, Deweyville -Holly ranks last among regional qualifying performances. She’s one of two seniors in the event. 107th State Track & Field Championships FRIDAY, MAY 11 8 a.m. Girls 3A Long jump: Jalynn Guillory, East Chambers & Brianna Arline, Kountze 8 a.m. Boys 5A High jump: Preston Riggs, PN-G 10 a.m. Girls 4A 3,200 meters: Maddison Helm, Orangeﬁeld 10 a.m. Girls 5A Long jump: Jacie Droddy, PN-G 10 a.m. Girls 3A High jump: Kelli Silcox, East Chambers 10:20 a.m. Boys 4A 3,200 meters: Eli Peveto, LC-M

4 p.m. Boys 4A Long jump: Max Baker, Bridge City 5:10 p.m. Boys 5A 400-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial 6:25 p.m. Girls 5A 800-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial 6:35 p.m. Boys 5A 800-meter relay: Port Arthur Memorial 7:35 p.m. Boys 5A 200-meter dash: Ireon Brown, PA Memorial SATURDAY, MAY 12 Noon Boys 4A Triple jump: Christian Weatherly, LC-M; 1A 400-meter relay, High Island 12:45 p.m. Girls 4A 100meter hurdles: Wreagan Taylor, Hardin-Jeﬀerson 12:55 p.m. Boys 4A 110meter hurdles: Darshon Turk, Silsbee 1:15 p.m. Boys 4A 100-meter dash: Kalon Barnes, Silsbee; 1A Nate Jackson, High Island 1:35 p.m. Boys 1A 800-meter relay: High Island 2:25 p.m. Girls 4A 200-meter dash: Wreagan Taylor, HardinJeﬀerson 2:35 p.m. Boys 4A 200-meter dash: Kalon Barnes, Silsbee 2:55 p.m. Boys 4A 1600meter run: Eli Peveto, Silsbee 5:45 p.m. Girls 2A 100-meter hurdles: Holli Shannon, Deweyville

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and are catching everything from bull reds to Spanish mackeral. e trout bite has been better as well, but not consistent. Patches of clearer water have produced some pretty decent catches of trout on the west side of the lake when the wind isn’t howling. Topwaters like the Skitterwalk and She Dog are working as well as a Swimming Image or Mirrodine. Both redﬁsh and ﬂounder were a little tougher to pattern for us this past week, but that was due to really dirty water in the bayous and drains. at bite could improve overnight with less wind.

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Orange County Church Directory

Did God Write the Story You Didn’t Want? Vaneetha Rendall Risner Regular Contributor desiringGod.org Have you ever looked around at your life and assumed that nothing is ever going to get better? That the hard things will just get harder and the good things might disappear? That there’s no point in hoping anymore because it will only lead to disappointment? I have. When my husband left our family nine years ago, my adolescent daughters and I were reeling. We never imagined we’d be a splintered family. All we knew were unbroken families, and suddenly we weren’t in that group any more. We struggled to find our identity together and establish our new normal. I didn’t like the way my life story was unfolding, and I mourned what I had lost. In my mind, intact families had kids who were drawn to God. They laughed together and talked around the dinner table. They whispered heartfelt prayers at night and respected their parents’ authority. Our family didn’t do those things anymore. At one point, both of my daughters wanted nothing to do with God. God had let them down. They didn’t want to trust him again. The Middle of the Story And yet last fall, my oldest daughter Katie left for a year to serve the Lord in Africa. Eight years ago, serving Jesus would have been unthinkable to her. Eight years ago, God wasn’t real to her any more. Eight years ago, she almost walked away from faith. On the Sunday that her church commissioned her, the sermon was on Joseph. The pastor said, “Don’t be so focused on what God has taken from you that you can’t see or believe that God will do something through you.” Those words hit me hard. He went on to quote from Paul Miller’s powerful book, A Praying Life, “When confronted with suffering that won’t go away, or with even a minor problem, we instinctively focus on what is missing, not on the Master’s hand. Often when you think everything has gone wrong, it’s just that you’re in

the middle of a story.” Often when you think everything has gone wrong, it’s just that you’re in the middle of a story. Hardest Year of My Life That one sentence kept coming back to me throughout the sermon. It’s so easy to focus on what is missing and not on God’s hand when you’re in the middle of a story. When every day feels like an insurmountable struggle, and the details of the present are allconsuming, it’s impossible to imagine anything else is happening. Eight years ago, we were in an excruciating part of the story. It felt like an unending nightmare. In fact, it was probably the hardest year of my life. In the middle, all I could see was what had gone wrong. What God had taken from me. What seemed irredeemable and broken. I felt that I had lost everything. And I didn’t believe that God would do anything through me or through my circumstances. My husband was gone, my kids were a mess, and my body was failing. How could anything good ever come out of this unimaginable pain? Why Wouldn’t God Answer? Talking to my oldest daughter one afternoon in 2010, trying to help her make sense of what had happened, was one of the lowest points for me. I told her that God would walk us through the current crisis. She stood up, threw a Kleenex box at me and yelled as she walked out of the room, “Stop talking! Just stop! I don’t want anything to do with your God.” I sat there, stunned. I wasn’t sure what to say. This precious daughter, who had been baptized two years earlier, had decided that my God wasn’t her God. She had prayed and trusted and waited for the Lord to change her family situation, yet nothing had changed. Things had gotten worse instead. Her prayers felt pointless, and her faith was crumbling along with our family. I so wanted a happy ending, tied up with a bow. A restored marriage. Faith-filled chil-

dren. A pain-free body. I was convinced my daughters would only trust God if their prayers were answered exactly as they were asked. After all, they wanted godly things. Why wouldn’t God answer them? Night after night, I had prayed earnestly for them and with them. I knelt by their beds and we talked to God together. But after a while, they grew disinterested in prayer. Nothing seemed to be happening. This Wasn’t the Plan After years of praying with seemingly no results, I too was tempted to give up asking for change. I knew God was at work, but I couldn’t see any evidence of it. I wanted to protect my children and to give them everything I thought they needed to have a strong faith, but I simply couldn’t. Nothing was in my control. All I could do was cry out to God and wait. I despaired for my daughters and for myself as darkness seemed to press in on every side. This wasn’t the plan I wanted for my life — or for theirs. I felt helpless and hopeless as I couldn’t see God working in any of it. I lay awake at night, afraid. I could trust God for myself — but for my children? That was much harder. It required much more faith. More to the Story Despite my fears, very gradually, over several years, both my daughters came to a deep faith. This daughter, who wanted nothing to do with “my” God, pursued a relationship with him again. She started going to Bible study. Her demeanor softened. She talked about Jesus. She then started leading a Bible study. God became “her” God again. And now she is

serving him in Africa. Somewhere, in the middle of all the pain, God became real to her again. He wooed her back. Those desperate years when he was silent, he was not absent. He had been there all along. We are all works in progress. And we are all in the middle of our stories. We don’t know how things will turn out. We do know, however, that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). He “gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist” (Romans 4:17). But at the same time, our stories may not look the way we planned. Nothing may look like it’s tied up with a bow. We may not see our kids return to Christ, our marriages restored, or our diseases cured. But we can trust that God is in the story. And he is the author, orchestrating the tiniest details for our final good. We may not understand why things happen, but we can be certain that God has a glorious purpose to the pain we are enduring. I’m still in the middle of my story. And so are you. While none of us know the joys and trials we have yet to encounter, we do know that Jesus will be with us through them all. And we can be confident that one day, after the last chapter is written, our story will be tied up with a bow in the most glorious way possible. Vaneetha Rendall Risner is a freelance writer and a regular contributor to Desiring God. She blogs at danceintherain. com, although she doesn’t like rain and has no sense of rhythm. Vaneetha is married to Joel and has two daughters, Katie and Kristi. She and Joel live in Raleigh, North Carolina. Vaneetha is the author of the book The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering.

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

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First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School

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Date: June 18 -22 Time: 9 am - 11:30 am Ages: Preschool 4 through 5th Grade This year’s theme is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus Call the church office for more information: 409-886-7466

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835

502 Sixth Street 886-7466

www.fumcoragnge.org

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

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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.

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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.

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West Orange Christian Church

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Summer school with a smile

OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

For the majority of our area students school is almost over for the year and the much anticipated free days of summer are now upon us. is time of the year that is tailor made for taking a youngster fishing. During the school year everyone is confined to schedules that only allow free time on the weekends, which coincidentally is when everyone else is free. e crowds are much larger on the weekends and who knows if the fish have figured out what Saturday and Sunday mean. It is

awfully difficult to get the fish biting and your free time to happen at the same time. With a wide open calendar and a little bit of flexibility in schedules, parents can treat their kids to a great day on the water during this time of the year. Weather patterns begin to stabilize as the long summer season here in east Texas takes command. Lighter winds mean more comfortable outings as well as plenty more options for places to fish. During the spring most fisherman are confined to areas that aren’t whitecapping so a large portion of our local waters tend to be “off limits” unless you can stand some rough seas. Several seasonal programs come into play during this time of the year which can really produce some super fishing. One of the more popular ways

to catch fish is to use live bait, either under a cork or fished on the bottom. Fishing live bait on Sabine Lake means mostly throwing shad or mullet because they are much easier to come by. Most local anglers who throw live bait have become handy with a cast net in order to catch their bait, this can be a great way to get a kid involved. I know I have spent several hours just explaining what different kinds of fish or other critters are to children on my boat during the last couple of years. Another summer program that will certainly come back into play this year is chasing schooling fish. Last year we had an unbelievable summer chasing flocks of gulls that were feeding on brown shrimp which

were driven to the surface by schools of hungry trout and redfish. is wide open action is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to getting kids interested in the sport of fishing, lots of fish and very little down time. If you happen to get in on some of that crazy action you will understand what I am talking about. Whatever way you decide to chase fish this summer please be sure and take a kid along, they will always remember the trip. Get some good information and ask questions so your time on the water can be as good as it possibly can. After all catching fish is just a small part of the game when you think about it, being with your kids and spending some quality time together is what it’s all about.

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

License Holder Makes Stash While on patrol, a Willacy County game warden made contact with a fisherman at Fred Stone Pier in Port Mansfield. The warden asked the angler if he had caught anything, to which the man shook his head and said, “No, nothing.” When the warden asked to see his fishing license, the angler readily complied, pulling from his pocket a handy plastic license protector pouch commonly provided by some license retailers. While removing his one-day fishing license from the pouch, a small bag of cocaine fell out. The suspect stated he had just purchased his fishing license and that’s how it was given to him. Suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance; case pending.

a prohibited weapon, along with other violations.

Caught in the Act Willacy County game wardens responded to a call regarding possible trespassers fishing within the historic El Sauz Ranch. While searching the area, a warden observed two individuals fishing from a canoe. Contact was made and a water safety/fishing inspection was conducted. After a short interview, the two individuals admitted to fishing from the bank within the El Sauz Ranch not long before the warden arrived. On top of criminal trespassing charges, other violations were also discovered such as harvesting an alligator gar without a valid Texas fishing license, no personal identification and insufficient number of life jackets. Citations were issued and one 54-inch alligator gar was seized. Restitution totaling approximately $700 for the gar and cases are pending.

Hunting for the Right Story A common retort by game wardens when they know they’re being played, “It’s your lie, buddy, tell it however you want.” Such was the case when wardens were called to investigate an alleged hunting accident that occurred in the Sam Houston National Forest. Game wardens responded to a Houston hospital to question a subject who claimed to have shot himself in the leg while target shooting. His buddies were out hunting deer at the time, he said. The wardens observed numerous inconsistencies in the man’s testimony, and Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies were called in to interview the subject as well. Pressed further, the man then claimed he was shot during a drug deal that went bad. Inconsistencies with the new story led to more questioning and yet another tale about how the gun belonging to a girl he had picked up. It had discharged while he was showing her how to use it. Finally, the man admitted the gun was his and he accidentally shot himself while sitting in his car in the hospital parking lot. Although not nearly as entertaining as previous versions, the story ending remained the same. The man, a convicted felon, was arrested for being in possession of a firearm and transported to the Harris County Jail.

Tampering with Evidence An Atascosa County game warden received a complaint about possible illegal hunting and the theft of a game camera from his property. The warden opened an investigation and developed a person of interest. On April 27, the warden made contact with the suspect at his residence in Charlotte. The suspect admitted to hunting hogs on the complainant’s property without permission, and taking the game camera because he feared it had captured evidence of his trespass. The case was turned over to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office and the stolen game camera was returned to its owner.

Some Folks Never Learn In the early morning hours of April 12, a Briscoe County game warden on patrol spotted a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. After clocking the vehicle at over 90 miles per hour, the warden initiated a traffic stop. The warden ran the subject through Hale County Dispatch and learned that his license was not valid and he had multiple convictions for driving while license invalid. As the warden explained to the driver that he would be placed under arrest, the driver pulled a pair of brass knuckles out of his pocket and handed them to an assisting Hale County sheriff’s deputy. A subsequent inventory search of the vehicle, prior to impounding, uncovered a variety of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The subject was transported to Hale County Detention Center and charged with third degree felony possession of controlled substance and Class A misdemeanor possession of

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

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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

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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

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.

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

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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)

SIDE ORDERS 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 ÊÊÊUÊ ÊÎÊ ÀÊxÊ L°Ê À`iÀÃÊÌ Ê}

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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 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car garage, library, great room upstairs, in gated community. 24 Waterford Gardens in Orange, 77630. $299,900. Contact Stacy Fontenot at 409-338-9550 or if N/A 337-526-1529

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.

HELP WANTED Trinity Baptist Church of Orange is seeking a parttime Financial Sec-

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

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

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 150 gallon home aquarium, comes with all accessories, on wooden stand with storage. Can send photos. 409-313-2870

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale this Sat., 5/12 from 7am-until at 385 Gum Dr. in Bridge City. Books, home devor, Fenton Glass, wicker loveseat & chair, clothes and lots more. Garage Sale this Sat., 5/12 from 7am-until at 17403 FM 105, by the sharp curve. Tools, clothes, hammock, king size mattress and much more. Garage Sale this Fri., 5/11 & Sat., 5/12 from 8 am to 1 pm at 5732 Furlough Rd. (off Tulane). Antique furniture, household items, clothes, tools, kitchen items and much more. Huge Porch Sale this Fri., 5/11 and Sat., 5.12 from 8 am to 5 pm at 2760 Jackie St., Orange. Furniture, kitchenware, antiques, clothes, home decor, baby items, collectibles and much more. Estate / Moving Sale this Sat., 5/12 from 8 am to 2 pm at 7500 FM 105, off Hwy 62. King mattress / springs, lots of kitchen / household items, books, bedding, pictures, tools, glassware, wood barstools, wood dresser and antiques. From Noon until 2 pm all items will be half price.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT S

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of AUDREY BUQUET REVES, Deceased, were issued on APRIL 10, 2018, in Cause No. P18084, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: BILLIE KAY MELANSON . 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 TIMOTHY BOUDREAUX, Deceased, were issued on MAY 2, 2018, in Cause No. P18130, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: BRENDA YOUNG BOUDREAUX. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o:George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 Dated the 10TH day of April, 2018.

George B. Barron George B. Barron Attorney for Executrix State Bar No.: 01817500 P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 776310279

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