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Vol. 58 No. 107

Week of Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

New assistance announced for storm damage Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County’s Michelle Tubbleville announced Tuesday two new types of assistance available to residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey.

The county’s coordinator of special projects reminded citizens who had home damage, they could apply for assistance from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday and Thursday.

ITBS, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, will be signing up applicants from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. both days. Wednesday, registration will be at the Orange County Administration Building, 123 Crooks S. 6th St, Orange; and Thursday’s will be at Vidor City Hall, 1395 N. Main, Vidor.

Homes that qualify can be either stick-built or mobile home. Eligibility requirements are: Applicant must own the home and property; Applicant must qualify as low to moderate income as determined by HUD; and the affected home cannot be inside a floodway zone as

Judge Hahn resigns Larry Johnson For The Record

Orange County District Judge Buddie J. Hahn has resigned. His resignation letter was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday stating “ Please accept this, my letter of resignation as Judge of the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas.

Hahn’s resignation will be effective June 30.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to have served the citizens of Texas and Orange County as Judge,” Hahn said in his

260th District Court Judge Buddie Hahn

resignation.

Hahn served 34 years after becoming District Judge in Dec. 1984.

Brister ‘honored, blessed’ by super appointment Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district didn’t have to look far for its next superintendent.

And Stacey Brister, named late last week as the lone finalist to replace retiring superintendent Pauline Hargrove, won’t have to go far for help with the transition.

As Brister, who has spent her entire 31-year career with LCMCISD, moves up from her current job as director of secondary curriculum and instruction, Hargrove will work with her.

On July 1, Brister will begin the job of Superintendent-Elect with Hargrove staying on through next January, when Brister becomes Superintendent.

“Dr. Hargrove will be continuing in the district through January 2019,” explained Brister, a Deweyville High School graduate.

“She will help me train in the areas needed for my superintendency, whether it’s communication, student success, everything in between.

“We will be working side by side for about six months.”

Brister, married 33 years to husBrister band Larry, has no biological children. “But I have a lot I consider my own,” she said.

She began her career as a teacher at Mauriceville Middle School and, after 14 years in the classroom, became principal and assistant principal there.

In all, she has worked 17 years as an LCMCISD administrator.

Hargrove, a veteran of 44 years – and counting – with LCMCISD said she had planned to retire last January but stayed on to lead the district through Hurricane Harvey recovery.

“She is an inspiration to LCM,” Brister said. “It will be a difficult task to attempt to fill her shoes.”

Brister said she was “honored and blessed” to be named as Hargrove’s reBRISTER Page 3A

shown on the most current FEMA FIRM map.

Also, Tubbleville relayed that Nehemiah’s Visions will have 1,100 volunteers coming to help this summer.

The week of July 18-25, volunteers will be available to pick up debris, both storm debris and that arising from new construction.

Nehemiah’s Vision can be

contacted at 409-617-1038.

Joel Ardoin, county emergency management coordinator, added that while the FEMA-operated Disaster Recovery Centers in Orange

County had closed, in-person appointments to review Harvey related cases are still available.

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Elite anglers turn attention to Orange Dave Rogers

For The Record

The “NFL of bass fishing” is set to hit Orange next week and it’s bringing topnotch free entertainment with it.

The Bassmasters Elite series will return to the city and the Sabine River for the third time in six years, June 7-10, and is expected to have an economic benefit of $2.5 million to $3 million to Orange County, Commissioner John Gothia said Tuesday.

Admission is free.

Additionally, country music legend John Michael Montgomery’s Saturday performance will headline two nights of free music set for June 8-9, said Ida Schossow, president of the Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce.

The bass tournament and the Orange County River Festival were originally set for the first weekend in April, but had to be postponed when heavy rains caused dam releases at Toledo Bend and unsafe water levels on the river.

Musical entertainment had to be rescheduled as well.

This year’s lineup features Tony Faulk and Chaos at 5:30 p.m. and Dustin Sonnier at 8 p.m. Friday, June 8; and Britt Godwin at 5:30 p.m. and John Michael Montgomery at 8

Carl Svebek of Orange, weighed the winning catch in the June 2017 Bassmasters Open held in Orange.

p.m. Saturday, June 9.

“It looks like it’s going to be great weather, and we’ll have everything we’ve had in the past,” Schossow said.

That includes, “the kids’ fish tank, the carnival, lots of vendors. So it should be a really good weekend, and the concerts are free.

“Where can you go for free and see John Michael Montgomery -- or Britt Godwin – somebody like that?” Schossow said.

The city’s annual “Art in the Park” event in downtown also moved from early April to next weekend and it will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

The world’s top bass an-

glers launch from the City of Orange Boat Launch at 6:30 a.m. and weigh-in their catches at 3 p.m. each of the tourney’s four days.

The county spent $100,000 in hotel-motel occupancy taxes to help bring the tourney in. That’s also the amount in cash prizes that goes to the winner.

Todd Faircloth of Jasper won the first Bassmasters Elite tournament in Orange, in 2013. That event set both week-long and single-day attendance record for events put on by the B.A.S.S. organization.

The Saturday attendance was 14,950, according to B.A.S.S. while the four-day

total was 33,650.

In 2015, rain limited spectators to just one day but the tournament went on, won by Alabama fisherman Chris Lane.

Last summer, Orange hosted a Bassmasters Open, a second-tier B.A.S.S. event, and had a total turnout of 10,000, organizers said.

Carl Svebek, representing local Gopher Industries, won the tournament and a $50,000 first prize.

“One of the things Orange County is known for is our hospitality,” Gothia said. “We’re looking forward to showing it off again.”

Kids cooking up something fun for summer David Ball

For The Record

Parents and guardians, tell your kids there’s a great, big world out there to discover and there’s more to do than just look at a television screen, a computer screen or a cellphone screen this summer.

In fact, the Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Center Orange County is here to help.

Fallon Foster, county extension agent for family and community health, said there are several programs this summer with the Youth Cooking Camp being the first and the largest attended. Registration for the programs starts May 1 and is online at orange.agrilife.org by selecting the program tab

It’s that time of year for youth summer programs at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center. Here, students learn at the Youth Cooking Camp that starts in June.

of interest. Those without computer access may call the office at 409-882-7010. The camp will be from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. June 11-15 for ages 8-14 at the Orange County Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. Cost is $45 per

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child, limited scholarships are available.

The program started with Orange County in 2014 for 4-H and different youth programs for the summer.

It only took nine hours for 60 kids to sign up in all of the slots with 30 on the waiting list this year. Sixty is the cutoff number because they can’t take more than that number.

“It’s very hands-on learning,” Foster said. “It takes a lot of manpower to put on.

They’ll cook 24 recipes, eight per day, over three days. The fourth day is the food challenge.”

For the food challenge, the students won’t know what the ingredients will be and they will work together to KIDS COOKING Page 3A

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DowDupont awards $4,000 grant for H.O.P.E. The FBI wants you

to do this one thing to your home router, now Staff Report For The Record

SAN FRANCISCO — Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Turn your router off, then turn it back on. That’s one of the things the FBI is asking people to do to help thwart a cyberattack it says agents of a foreign government are launching against U.S. citizens, USA Today reports.

Last week, security researchers at Cisco’s cyberintelligence unit Talos warned of the attack: malicious software, dubbed VPNFilter, had infected an estimated 500,000 consumer routers in 54 countries and was targeting routers from Linksys, MikroTik, Netgear and TP-Link, and possibly others.

The FBI on Friday sent out a notice recommending that anyone with a small office or home office router reboot (turn on and off) their devices to stop the malware.

The scope of the attack is “significant,” the FBI said. Once the malicious software is on a user’s equipment, it could stop the router from working, collect information from the systems that run through it and possibly block network traffic, TURN OFF YOUR ROUTER Page 3A

Pictured: James Scales, Orange County Health Inspector, Fallon Foster, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Karla Watson, DowDuPont Site Nurse and Chrissy Babcock, DowDuPont Site Learning Leader.

Staff Report For The Record

DowDuPont Sabine River Works Wellness Team recently awarded a $4000 grant to the Helping on Purpose Everyday Committee (H.O.P.E.) Kids Summer Cooking Camp program.

The H.O.P.E Committee, in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, helps Orange County residents enrich their lives through science-based educational programs empha-

sizing the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities.

Programs include such topics as diabetes and nutrition programs, youth summer cooking and sewing camps, as well as other educational programs.

Poor dietary habits during adolescence (ages 8-14) can have negative impacts on long term health and wellness. Research shows that when youth are involved in preparing food for meals, they are more likely to eat

more nutrient-rich foods consisting of higher intakes of fruits and vegetables, higher intakes of key nutrients, and lower intakes of fat.

The five-day cooking camp includes sixty (60) youth, and thirty (30) volunteers, focusing on the fight against childhood obesity, emphasizing nutrition awareness, and performing science based experiments in the kitchen.

Skills like safe and sanitary handling of kitchen equipment, understanding chemi-

cal reactions involved in cooking, and following instructions and recipes are some of the skills introduced during camp week. The camp ends with a Team Food Challenge and a family meal to highlight the new skills of the campers.

The desire of the DowDuPont Wellness Team and the HOPE Committee is for our employees and Orange County’s children to have a better future. We look forward to actively creating this future together.

BC Chamber seeking ‘Father of the Year’ nominations The 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 re-

ceiving 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. The father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District area. For contest rules or to

make a nomination online, visit www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-of-theyear.

For more information call the chamber at 409-7355671.

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Orange County workers, offices still await Harvey repair Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County went back to business not long after Tropical Storm Harvey finally departed around Labor Day. But it hasn’t been business as usual for a number of county employees, who have been displaced for more than nine months.

Just like many of the 83,000 residents they serve.

The 13 members of the District Clerk’s office have been sandwiched elbow-toelbow in an Adult Probation office space designed for two or three people since last October.

The Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace and constable offices in West Orange, the Precinct 2 commissioners’ office in Mauriceville, the Vidor WIC office and the Vidor sheriff’s substation are

District Clerk Vickie Edgerly, back, is sharing her temporary office with five staff members, including Chief Deputies Brandee Avery, left, and Anne Reed, while Orange County buildings await repair from Tropical Storm Harvey. Another seven of Edgerly’s staffers share the adjoining reception area.

PHOTO: Dave Rogers

all operating out of temporary quarters, said Kurt Guidry, County Maintenance Director.

The holdups have been many.

First there is paperwork

Kids cooking classes cook their dish. A group of judges will sample the food, ask the students questions and do a score sheet. The parents will be invited and those who excel will be recognized for awards day.

Students will also learn about food and nutrition, how to properly cut with a knife in the food safety room, the importance of washing hands and learning some science. Another part of the program is cooking more difficult recipes, for instance, gumbo, last year. Another program is teaching the students about 4-H.

Those interested should call 202-717-6520 to make appointments.

Also at Tuesday’s session, the Commissioners’ Court voted to OK a starting salary

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of $84,115 to hire an assistant county attorney to handle Child Protective Services cases.

County Attorney Tom Kimbrough asked that the

Harvey repairs. The completion of the projects funded so far would cover half of those buildings.

And most of those eight won’t be finished for months.

Unlike other offices at the county courthouse, District Clerk Vickie Edgerly opted not to have her staff move back into its spacious office until repairs were 100 percent complete.

“We have too many cabinets and too much equipment to have to move it twice,” she said.

The courthouse and the two clerk’s offices added at the ends of the original structure were mucked out and had their walls replaced and computers moved back in by early in 2018.

But painting still must be done throughout the building.

Some, including at the district clerk office, began this

week. It’s expected to take about three weeks.

Then the files and equipment, including computers, must be put back in. The floor will have to be cleaned and waxed.

Prior to Harvey, the district clerk’s office included four computer stations for the public to use to call up land records, criminal records and civil lawsuits.

In its temporary digs, there’s room for only one public computer.

Edgerly says it hasn’t been a problem, though, because most attorneys are using the Internet to e-file their paperwork.

It’s been a great teambuilding exercise, she said, but added it’s way past time to get back home.

Just like tens of thousands of Orange County residents.

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“It takes a lot of volunteers to show up to make this work,” she said. “There’s only five of us in the extension office. We rely on on master gardeners, Lamar State College-Orange nursing department and dietetic interns from Lamar University. Our food inspector, James Scales, takes vacation time off so he can help.”

There are some familiar faces at the Youth Cooking Camp and some new ones too. The camp lets a student attend two years in a row then step down so others can get a break and attend. At-

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and red tape.

Some of the damages are covered by the county’s insurance.

Others are expected to be reimbursed by FEMA or the State of Texas. But bureau-

cracy at both federal and states levels can’t settle on the requirements or the timetables.

No government reimbursements have come through yet.

And then there’s the matter of contractors’ availability.

Tuesday, for the second time in three weeks, commissioners voted to take funds from the county’s “Contingency Emergency/ Disaster” budget to pay for repairing Harvey damage to some county buildings.

These included $1,000 for floor repairs for the Sheriff’s Office dispatch office, $45,000 for the Vidor subcourthouse, $14,000 for a new roof at the Precinct 3 constable’s office and $12,000 for repairs to the Mosquito Control office.

In all, Guidry has 16 county buildings on his list for

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tendance is split evenly between the number of girls and the number of boys who attend.

“Our first cooking camp started with 15 kids and they were my guinea pigs. We moved it to the ballroom the next year because we grew to 50 kids. We can’t push it past 60,” Foster said. “We keep five kids at the tables because they still need some guidance.”

This year’s theme is American food along with some Italian food and some variety food. In the past they had themes such as Southern,

Cajun, Asian, Mexican and potluck.

The kids will learn about healthy and nutritious foods too. In the past they have made a zucchini boats and poblano peppers.

“If they cook it they will eat it,” she said. “The kids eat all day and they can box the leftovers.”

The way the cooking is set up is the kids are given the basics to cook. They are given three fake dollars to buy additional ingredients from a pantry to doctor it up.

county allow him to start the new hire off at the 10-year mark on the pay matrix because the attorney sought had 10 years experience, much of it with CPS cases.

“This seems like something we need to move on pretty quick,” Commissioner

Johnny Trahan said.

Commissioners paid $160,000 in bills to start the session. Auditor Pennee Schmitt and Sheriff Keith Merritt got their wish to set up a special budget to receive a $132,000 award from Spindletop Center.

according to the agency.

The Justice Department has linked the malware to a cyber espionage group that’s been called Sofacy, APT 28 or fancy bear by researchers in the cybersecurity industry. It is believed to be linked to the Russian government.

In its announcement, the FBI only named “foreign cyber actors.”

VPNFilter has also been targeting devices in Ukraine, which Talos notes “isn’t definitive by any means.”

Russia or Russian-backed hackers are known to have launched cyber attacks on Ukraine because of the Russianbacked rebellion underway in that country’s eastern provinces and because Russia is known to have extensive cyber capabilities.

What the FBI doesn’t yet know is how VPNFilter is getting on people’s systems.

There are several actions those with home routers can do to stop it. Turning the router on and off temporarily disrupts the malware and erases parts of it, though the router can be reinfected.

The best protection is to make sure the router’s software has been updated and a strong password has been set. Many routers come with default passwords such as “password” or “1234,” which the owners never reset, making them vulnerable to hacking.

For the more technically inclined, Talos suggested owners might disable remote management settings on their routers.

Router manufacturers Linksys, MikroTik, Netgear, QNAP and TP-Link have posted instructions for users to follow to update their routers’ software.

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From The Creaux’s Nest CONGRATS TO ALL 2018 GRADS Many youngsters will leave the nest, some headed to higher learning, others off to find their vocation, while others are just going out in the world to find themselves.

Some will join the military, others will get married.

What will surprise them all is how quickly their 10 th class reunion comes around. Many lifelong friends will never see each other again unless it’s at a reunion. Going their separate ways, they will make new friends. Old friends are never discarded, they are special, but the formative years of growing up together were special times that come only once in a lifetime to the young. Like your body will spread out with the years, so will your friendships that will come from all walks of life. In just a few years, you will realize how smart Mom and Dad were. One day, like a lightning bolt from nowhere, it will hit you how much your parents sacrificed and put them out for your benefit. When you go off, regardless of where life takes you, never neglect Mom and Dad at home wondering what’s going on in your life. I can tell you, even when you reach 40 years old, they will still worry about you. That lives within all parents. Hopefully, you will care enough to continue making them part of your life. May the wind be at your back and a great and long life awaits you. *****Now I’ve got work to do so I must move on. Hop on board and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

SPECIAL PEOPLE IN JUSTICE SYSTEM Last week, in 40-Years Ago section of the Breaux column, we ran that Dist. Attorney Sharon Bearden would resign July 1 we got an inquiry asking, “Who were the assistant district attorneys who had served under him?”

Looking back to those years I found some very interesting information. I don’t recall the order that they served but most of them were brand new lawyers just getting started.

It apparently was a training ground that served them well.

Most went on to become successful judges. Bill Wright replaced Bearden as county attorney and DA. He was an assistant for Bearden. Pat Clark went on to be a county court-at-law judge and longtime district judge. Don Burgess served as a district judge and Texas appellant court judge. Jim Wallace was a Bridge City boy who unsuccessfully ran for office here then moved to Houston, where he became a long serving district judge. Michael Shuff served as the county court-at-law judge. Joe Alford loved practicing law and that was his life’s work until his death. He and Wright are both deceased. Bearden resigned to go into private practice, specializing in criminal law. He still works a full schedule, which includes Saturdays. As a trial lawyer Bearden has had a high percentage of success.

Judge Clark retired a few years ago and so did Judge Shuff. Judge Burgess, who now lives in the Austin area with wife Bobbie, still tries cases in Orange County and other parts of the state. As far as I know, Judge Wallace is still in Houston and might still be on the bench. I’ve been fortunate to have known all these guys since they started their careers. Bearden was either a good teacher or got lucky and hired some very talented people. He replaced my good friend Louis Dugas as DA, when he decided he wanted to serve on a special committee in Washington. Louis was one of the first state representatives from Orange County and was also the youngest Texas state representative when he served while going to the University of Texas after getting out of the Marines. He has two sons who became lawyers. Bearden’s son, Jim Sharon, is a lawyer and partner in the same building with his dad and former lawyer and state representative Wayne Peveto’s two lawyer sons, Rex and Eric. My friendship with lawyers and judges goes back to Judge James Neff and all the great lawyers of that day. Today we are blessed with some outstanding judges, from Justice of the Peace, county court-at-law judges to district judges, I’m proud to call them friends. My strongest friendship with Judge Buddie Hahn and wife Carol goes back many years and is very deep-rooted and special. I wish them a long and healthy, fun life after retirement. Orange County is indeed fortunate to have such quality folks on the bench. I’m reasonably sure that Steve Parkhurst, who will replace Judge Hahn, will be a good and longtime judge.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 The email has really been flying in this past week, some to our website, others to the newspaper’s address.

Most of them positive. I found a couple that were interesting. One came from Jack Calvert in Houston about our outdoor writers. He says he enjoys Uzzle’s and Colburn’s articles immensely. They are better than any in the Houston paper. I agree. In fact, Dickie’s column on the Redfish Cup (ESPN) got nearly 9,000 hits, 500 the first six hours after it went on the web. In another interesting email, Harold Tinner wanted to know why Doug Harrington was the only one not wearing a cap in Doug’s retirement party picture. That one is easy. According to H.D. he didn’t have a cap on because he had just had his hair styled and sprayed and didn’t want to mess up that hairdo. No reason not to believe him. Doug had many people come by, eat cake and tell him goodbye last week

and he really appreciated it. Roy Dunn’s Life’s Highway column is about him and Doug’s longtime friendship. (Editor’s note: Doug died a few years later.) *****The Harmon boys Jackie, Corky and Don bought the Chevrolet dealership from Major Inman over 30 years ago. As far as I know, the Chevy dealership in Orange is the only new car dealership that has always had a local owner. Other dealerships didn’t. That will continue to be true when local guys Al and Dean Granger take over the Harmon car dealership. The sale could be complete in the next few days. That’s a good move. The Harmon’s had several offers but were glad it will remain in the hands of homefolks. *****Happy birthday this week to special folks. Sandra Hoke celebrates June 4. ‘Perfect Gemini’s’ are born on June 5 with the same number of days on each side. Some of those Gemini’s are Joyce Dowle, Roy Dunn, Tim Hughes, Kevin Doss, Donna Benefield and Donna Rogers. Best wishes to our longtime friend Helen Harrington Medsgar born on June 6. *****Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles June 5, 1968. *****We were sorry to learn that Roy’s 105-year-old aunt Eve passed away Saturday.

He and Ms. Phyl had spent time with her on her birthday April 4. She was one of the oldest living women in Louisiana. She was the last of Roy’s uncles and aunts. He is now officially the older generation. ***** Johnny Dishon and the LSU Tigers swept the regionals over Southern Mississippi. *****The United States lost jobs for the fifth month. Sixty thousand in May. *****Gas prices are having some businesses and local governments looking at a four-day workweek to cut cost. It’s a sign of how deeply these Bush/Cheney Republican gas prices are cutting. *****Sen. Ted Kennedy had targeted brain surgery Monday. Treatments will start in about a week. Long odds but he will be treated by the best experts in the field. His candidate Barack Obama should clinch the nomination Tuesday night. *****Ellen DeGeneres and Portia deRussi to be wed after California’s gay marriage ban lapses on June 14, the day before Father’s Day.

Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2008 Kenneth D. Rieck, 83, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 29. Funeral service was held Sunday, June 1. Rieck served in the US Army Airborne Infantry as a Master Sergeant. He later worked at DuPont as Construction Superintendent. He was a member of the Orange VFW. He is survived by his children, Candice McClead and Jeffrey J. Rieck, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.*****Martha Sue Sipes, 68, passed away, Thursday, May 29. Graveside service was held Monday, June 2.

She is survived by her sons, Clint James and Clay James, grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, sisters and brothers.*****Benjamin Harry Toenges, 87, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 29. Ben was appointed to West Point and served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rosella B. Epps Toenges, two daughters, granddaughters and great-grandkids.***** Lydie A. Echols, 81, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, May 28. A graveside service was held Saturday, May 31. She is preceded in death by her husband Orville Echols. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Mary Tyler, son, John Echols, sister, Andre Ancion, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.*****Charles Edward “Chile” Alborn, 91, passed away May 29. Funeral services were held Monday, June 2. Chile graduated from Orange High, served in World War II. He received commendations of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement, with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart for an injury during war. He retired from Dupont after 33 years. Chile is survived by his wife, Jo Ann, his sons, David Carnley, Michael Carnley, Larry Melton, daughters, Mary West, Susan McKay, Deborah Rawls, Lauryi Knowles, Sue Landry, grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend, Jack Peveto.

40 Years Ago-1978 William L. ‘Bill’ Wright appointed Monday, June 5, to succeed Jim Sharon Bearden as district attorney when Bearden resigns on July 1. Commissioner Raymond Gould moved that Wright should be the appointee. Arthur Simpson seconded the motion. Wright, 34, is a native of Commerce. He is a 1969 Baylor Law graduate, the same school attended by Bearden. Former D.A. Louis Dugas hired Wright in 1970 to work under Bearden. Wright and wife, Mary Ellen, married 12 years, have a son Christopher, 7, and daughter Sarah, age 3. Mike Shuff becomes first assistant. The new speedy trial law goes into effect July 1. Liz Morris, Wright’s secretary will be hired.

County Judge Pete Runnels indicated that Wright’s appointment was unanimous. Runnels had previously favored Lonnie Jim Wallace for the position. After a week of political turmoil Bearden said, “I have never felt better or slept better since I announced my decision to leave.”

(Editor’s note: Investigator Wilson Roberts was one of the casualties of Wright’s appointment. Often people had to wait to see Wright because he couldn’t be disturbed. He was usually reading his Bible.) *****Orange County folks take to the beach. Spotted at Gilchrist and Crystal Beach were Jo and James Brabham, the Brook Hills, Beth and Louis Dugas, the Houston Bakers, Edna and Butch Lusignan, Inez Hearn and Phyllis Dunn. *****Linnis Hubbard has opened an office offering complete polygraph service in the Orange House building. *****Wray Stark and Crip Trahan thanked Grady Johnson for donating a portable building to collect newsprint. *****Tim Hughes and Roy Dunn celebrate birthdays June 5. They both started their businesses on Green Ave. Tim with Superior Tire and Roy with The Opportunity Valley News. *****Larry Guyote celebrates a birthday. Helen Harrington turned 40 on June 6.

A FEW HAPPENINGS May 31 marks the first anniversary of Pearl Myers Burgess passing away at age 96. In a way it seems longer than a year since she left us. Maybe it’s because I think of her often. She was one of the most remarkable elderly people I have known. Physically she always appeared much younger than her years. She kept herself fit, trim and well kept.

What impressed me the most was her keen mind. She was very smart and her good memory never left her. I still miss hearing from her. She always had a word of wisdom and could recall facts to a story many years old. The only fam-

ily she has left in this county is her youngest daughter Beverly and her husband Jody Raymer. She’s entertaining the Angels, maybe even St. Peter. In memory, in this week’s issue we are running one of her last poems. Hope you enjoy it. *****Along the same subject of aging and mind alertness, I see it every day in older friends. Millard ‘Neighbor’ Cox, 93, Ms. Jacque Phelps, 90, Cedric Stout, 96, Roy McDaniel, 94, Paul Roy, 91, Eugene Goudeau, 94, Tom Brooks, 93, are just a few of the older folks I know who still have high quality minds. They read, write and carry intelligent conversations. Twenty years ago, most elderly people I knew struggled mentally after hitting their 80’s. Today folks stay sharper longer unless they develop health problems, strokes, etc. *****Last week, I ran into an old friend, Vivian Holbrooks, age 85, Fain’s widow. She is still very pretty and alert. We hadn’t seen her for several years. She is commute-living between Dallas and Orange County as guest of her children. I first met her and Fain when they arrived from Alabama back in the 1960’s. He passed away several years ago. *****The Country Music Awards will be held June 6. Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan and others will perform. The CMA Awards is about the only award show worth watching. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and next week also, on June 6. That will be a special gathering and the taking of the group’s annual summer picture. This will mark the Lunch Bunch’s 26th anniversary. *****Just when you think you’ve seen it all from the Cavaliers’ Lebron James, you see more. *****A headline we saw in an Arkansas newspaper. “Red tape holds up new bridge.” Didn’t know there was anything stronger than duct tape.*****Ivanka got 16 new China trademarks after her dad told China that the USA would bail out ZTE tech company in trouble. That gives Ivanka 34 trademarks in China. Making hay while the sun is shining. *****Roseanne bit the dust. Show canceled. That won’t make Sean Hannity and the Trump gang happy.

BIRTHDAYS Some folks celebrating birthdays in the coming week.

May 30: Brian Ousley, Nikki Barron, Nikki Fisette, Dr. David Dunn and our own Dr. Amber Dunn Greeson all celebrate. They are joined by CeeLo Green 43, R&B Singer, Jennifer Ellison 34, TV Actress, Mark Sheppard 53 TV Actor*****May 31: Jennette Foster, Wilda Hart, Rhonda Wilson, Brooke Edwards all celebrate today.

Joining them are Clint Eastwood 87, Director, Brooke Shields 52, Actress, Lea Thompson 56, Actress and Joe Namath 74, Football Player.*****June 1: Turning a year older today are Linda Wolfford, Gene Armand, Shilo Taylor, Sheila Deason and Janice Prevost. Also Morgan Freeman 80, Movie Actor, Heidi Klum 44, Model, Amy Schumer 36, Comedian, Alanis Morissette 43, Rock Singer.*****June 2: Susan Broussard, Peter Modica, Jr., John Gifford, Julie Lummus, and our longtime friend Kayla Hickey. Joining them are Actors Wayne Brady 45, Justin Long 39, Zachary Quinto 40 and ‘Prison Break’ star Wentworth Miller 45.*****June 3: Herman Dupuis and Harold Trantham celebrate today. Also CNN’s Anderson Cooper 50, Anne Winters 23, Actress, Sean Berdy 24, Actor and tennis player Rafael Nadal 31.*****June 4: B.J. Hanneman, from Bridge City Chamber, Pete Sterling, Glenn Fisher, Paige Ousley, Jade Ousley, Sandra Hoke and Donna Rogers all celebrate on this day. Joining them are Angelina Jolie 42, Actress, Russell Brand 42, Actor, Josh McDermitt 39, Comedian and Joyce Meyer 74, Evangelist and Novelist.*****June 5: Gemini’s celebrating today, Joyce Dowdle, Tim Hughes, Britt Godwin, Roy Dunn, also Brenda Howard, Patricia Mires, Gene Guyote. Celebrities joining them are Mark Wahlberg, 46, actor, Joe Gatto 41, Comedian, Mike Fisher 37, Hockey Player and Saxophonist Kenny G, 61.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Calvin Thibeau’s boy, Tee-Not, wat works for his dad breaking horses at his little spread, got married him. Da boy him is not so bright. Anyways, he and his brand new wife, Plumpy, went to New Orleans for their honeymoon.

Dey pull in to a hotel in da French Quarters and Tee-Not got out and went to da front desk. He ax for a room. He told da desk man dat it was his honeymoon and he and Plumpy wanted a nice room.

Da clerk winked an he ax, “Do you want da bridal?”

Tee-Not him, tink bout dat for a little while and den he replied, “No, tank you, I guess not, I’ll jus hold onto her mane until she gets used to it.”

C’EST TOUT It’s not ‘Spygate,’ its ‘Deep Throat’ Remember Deep Throat came right out of Nixon’s camp. The same is true today. The guy who snitched to the FBI was one of Trump’s henchmen. President Trump’s continual attacks on the Justice Department, FBI and Special Council Robert Muller, investigating Russian interference, is an assault on the rule of law. Trump’s constant ‘Fake News’ attacks against the media are an effort to deflect negative press. The cry of ‘Witch Hunt’ is to discredit the Muller investigation. Trump repeats the ‘Spygate’ political charge in hopes that Hannity and other spinners will do the same. If a president can openly politize law enforcement as a defensive move by demanding law enforcement officials to save his ass, then he could do so to go after anyone who crosses him. That’s one reason Republican Legislatures are hush-hush. The irony of course is that if the FBI showed any bias in 2016, Trump was the benefactor. Hillary Clinton suffered a major political blow from the FBI just 10 days before the election. Instead of bad mouthing FBI Director James Comey, he should be sending him thank you tweets. Trump is scared.

He and his mouthpiece, Rudy, are attempting to con the American people, hoping to poison their minds into believing the investigation is rigged and avoiding impeachment by having the voters put pressure on their legislators.

Just remember, Republican Bob Mueller didn’t ask for this job to uphold the Constitution, it was assigned to him. *****Trump is blaming Democrats for the 1500 children, some infants, taken from their mother’s arms or missing.

He blames Demos because they won’t vote for his monument, “The Wall.” *****Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet e meeting will be held on Wed., May 30: Local historian and retired Dupont engineer, Gerald Langham, will present a short program, "Reenacting the 1864 Red River Campaign," to Golden K Kiwanis, 9-10 a.m., Wed., May 30, at the Orange Salvation Army facility's meeting room, located at corner of MLK and Strickland at Hwy. 90. Coffee is always furnished.

Orange County Friends e OCF Ladies will meet for Day Bunco on urs., May 31, at 11 a.m. at the Mi Casa Restaurant on Strickland (close to Matthews Jewelers, J Scott's A Florist, & Pinehurst BBQ). e tables of 4 are located to the right as soon as you come in and the cost is $5 to play, plus cost of what you want to eat & drink. RSVP by text or email to 409.313.7575. Please RSVP to save a spot.

Registration for Harvey home funds May 30-31 Orange County residents can register next week for housing funds to rebuild after Tropical Storm Harvey, said Michelle Tubbleville, county special projects coordinator. e funds are available through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and are being administered by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety.

ITBS will be conducting registration be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at the Orange County Administration Building, 123 S. 6th St, Orange; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ursday, May 31 at Vidor City Hall, 1395 N. Main, Vidor.

Homes that qualify can be either stick-built or mobile home. Eligibility requirements are: Applicant must own the home and property; Applicant must qualify as low to moderate income as determined by HUD; and the affected home cannot be inside a floodway zone as shown on the most current FEMA FIRM map.

Thrift & Gift First Saturday e rift & Gift will hold it’s First Saturday this week on June 2. What a surprise! Clothing items reduced which have never been reduced before. How about all infants and children’s pieces for $1. Women’s and men’s swim suits for $1, all long pants including jeans $1, coats and jackets for .50. Paperbacks .10, patterns .05 and more. We open at 9:00 am and will close at 1 pm.

We are located at 350 37th St. and you may call 409-886-7649 for more information.

VFW & Auxiliary Program Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and the Auxiliary will have a video to commemorate VE DAY, which is one of 21 Veteran Recognition Programs mandated by National VFW. e program will take place June 6, 2018 at 6:30 at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North--5303 16th St. ese programs are open to the public, are not long but very educational. Note that some content is pretty graphic and not suited for young children. e post and auxiliary members will also be at the June 15th COPS 'N' KIDS PICNIC at Claiborne Park, where they will commemorate

Flag Day by handing out flags to any and all. For further information, contact John or Jeanette Clark at 883-0264.

American Legion Post 49 Fish Lunch e American Legion Post 49 will be holding a Fried Fish plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am to 1 pm on ursday, June 7th. e meal will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert and will cost $9.00. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Please call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, June 6th and before 9 am on ursday, June 7th for orders and deliveries. e American Legion Post 49 is located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange.

BC Public Library Summer reading program e Bridge City Public Library reopened after Hurricane Harvey and is now planning its summer reading programs. Registration will be open from June 4th through June 8th at the Library.

Programs will be on Wednesdays from 11a.m. till 12 noon. e programs are geared to the interest of children Pre-K through 5th grade. Reading logs must be turned in by July 18th to receive an award.

AAUW to host book sale e American Association of University Women (AAUW) will have its annual used book sale on Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on the porch of the Lutcher eater, right in the middle of the annual Art in the Park. Used books of every genre will be available at very low costs. All proceeds go to scholarships each year for a graduating senior girl from both LC-M and WO-S High Schools.

Extra donations are always accepted.

Memberships in AAUW are available for those with 2-year or 4-year degrees for $65 per year.

Friend memberships for those without a degree are offered for $25 per year. AAUW is proud of its achievements, including the scholarships, a scholarship dinner with Silent Auction, books contributed to North Early Learning Center to a local AAUW-created program called Book of eir Own, another local AAUW-created program called Library Family of the Year in connection with the Orange Public Library, a monthly book club called Book-Ins, a dining club called Galloping Gourmet, a Christmas covered-dish party, and annual participation in Art in the Park.

Years ago, AAUW ran a pre-school for young children and composed several cookbooks for fund raisers, as well as garage sales. AAUW has been part of the Orange community for 69 years, forming in Orange in 1949.

Salvation Army Garage Sale set for June 2 Come join us on Saturday, June 2nd from 9 am -5 pm at the Salvation Army, located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange for our garage sale. Hope to see you there.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday June 5, 2018 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange.

Learn about Orange County Support of Beekeep-

ers through the Orange County Apiary Committee, a support group associated with the County Agrilife office. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to the group. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. Join fellow beekeepers for information and lots of good stories. 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 713-377-0356. is is a public service activity and there is no charge for hive removal.

BC Chamber Father of the year nominations e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Father of the Year 2018. Do you know an outstanding dad who goes above and beyond? Nominate him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coffee on June 12, 2018 at Granger Chevrolet, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. e father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District area. For contest rules or to make a nomination online, visit www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-of-theyear.

For more information call the chamber at 409735-5671.

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!

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 Re-

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union 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 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”.

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.

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.

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WEST ORANGE-STARK CLASS OF 2018

Photo by Goldbeck Company

VALEDICTORIAN: Majesty Papilon Majesty Papilon is the West Orange-Stark High School Valedictorian.

She is the daughter of Matthew and Roslyn Papilon.

Majesty will be attending Lamar University where she plans on studying nursing.

She would like to be a Neonatal Nurse after college.

Majesty has been in-

volved in numerous organizations in High School, including: Student Council for 4 years, where she served as Student Body Vice President; National Honor Society for 3 years, where she served as Secretary; Key Club for 2 years; Color Guard for 3 years, where she served as Captain for 2 years; Athletic Trainer; Power Lifting and Field Events for Track.

SALUTATORIAN: Paul Ivory Paul Ivory is the West Orange-Stark High School Salutatorian.

He is the son of Ed and Patrice Ivory.

Paul will be attending Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina where he plans on studying Experimental Physics.

Paul will also be playing football at Davidson.

He would like to work in

Research and Development at a Tech Company after college.

Paul has been involved in numerous organizations in High School, including: Varsity Football, where he played Offense and Defensive Line; Baseball; Powerlifting; Student Council for 3 years; National Honor Society for 3 years.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CLASS OF 2017

VALEDICTORIAN: Spencer Cochran Johns Spencer Cochran Johns, son of Bret Johns and Rebecca Johns, is the Valedictorian of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Class of 2018.

Spencer has been involved in the Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Quiz Bowl Team and the Golf Team throughout High School.

He is a member of Troop 23, Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout w/ 6 palms for 12 years.

He has held Star Student

Awards, Awards in the Stark Reading contest, DAR Good Citizen Award for 2018, VFW Scout of the Year for 2017 and 2018, VFW Texas Scout of the Year runner up 2017, Texas Boys State 2017, NASA High School Aerospace Scholar 2017 and Rotary Youth Leadership Award for 2017.

Spencer plans on attending University of Mississippi Honor College pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a focus in Cybersecurity.

SALUTATORIAN: Kaitlin Nicole Avery Kaitlin Nicole Avery, daughter of Josh and Brandee Avery, is the Salutatorian of the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Class of 2018.

She has served on the student council for 4 years, Class officer for 3 years, was on Varsity softball and volleyball, Member of the Interact Club and the Key

Club during her High School years.

Kaitlin served on the Superintendents Student Advisory Council, All District First Team, All A Honor Roll, Scholastic All District Volleyball and Softball and held a Star Student Award.

Kaitlin will be majoring in Allied Health at Texas A&M University in the fall.

The Future Is Yours To Take!

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Life after graduation - The road ahead Childhood memories will last a lifetime, but, life will never again be the same.

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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 VALEDICTORIAN: Ashlyn Grace Underwood As youngsters, we have a tendency to drift away from the folks at home. You’ll regret that later in life.

When you go away, communicate frequently. Mom and Dad can help steer you properly when you’re in doubt.

Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record This is for those youngsters who will be graduating this month, who will be leaving the protection of home and striking out on their own.

You have absolutely no idea what the future has in store. You will have great things happen, and you will also get a lot of hard bumps.

The bumps will seem harder to you than they really are.

Your parents, up to now, have been taking many bumps for you, sheltering you against them. Later, you will do the same for your children.

Time will help you become calloused against those hard knocks. So don’t get discouraged. It takes cutting and polishing to reveal a diamond; it also takes some suffering to “bring you out.”

Many of life’s worst heartaches come in those early years when we strike

out into the world for ourselves. We stub our toes and scrape our shins on mountains made of molehills. Keep the courage; don’t get disheartened.

You will find distinct classes of people down life’s highway. Some will go out of their way to help you, to guide you, to share their wisdom from the bitter experiences they faced.

Pay attention to these people, especially the elderly. They have learned the shortcuts to take and the pitfalls to avoid.

You will also meet some plain nasty people, varying in degree. They are the people who make life disagreeable and wretched for themselves and can’t be content to see anyone else happy. They are the ones who will kick you when you’re down. They have absolutely no loyalty. They are predators, vultures eager to take advantage of your youthful innocence and lack of life experience. As far as possible, ignore these types.

Don’t let them make you like them — bitter, cynical.

Just remember that no one is worth it; anger and resentment are the poisons of the mind and spirit. Keep your cool. That has served me well and it serve you also.

As youngsters, we have a tendency to drift away from the folks at home. You’ll regret that later in life. Sometimes when it’s too late to make amends, the time will come when you fully realize the heartaches and struggles endured by your parents to get you started on the right road, to give you a better edge than they had.

When you go away, communicate frequently. Mom and Dad can help steer you properly when you’re in doubt. They may seem oldfashioned to you, but, you know what? That may possibly be because they have attained that old-fashioned quality–horse sense. Believe it or not, most of you will some day acquire this quality. But, that will occur only after you have fought through the many experiences and trials of life.

Some of you will fall more

often than others. Always have the courage to get up.

It’s never easy, but believe me, as long as you’re trying, someone will come along to help you.

Forget your mistakes. You can’t do anything about spilled milk. Let them be a lesson, however, and press on to the achievements of the future. I wish you all a good and happy life. Your opportunities are endless. What you make of yourself is strictly up to you. This is important for you to know.

You’ve been schooled and nurtured. Life is going to change, not only for you, but for your parents as well. As you spread your wings and leave the nest, remember the foundation they gave you and what their hopes and dreams are for you.

Here’s hoping you take the right fork in the road. Some day you will look back and you’ll know how right I am.

I’ve been there. I was a lad just yesterday it seems. Life’s Highway travels fast. God speed, and a great journey.

AgriLife Extension offers youth programs 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 scholar-

ships 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 “Thank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th -18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning

Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child.

They will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd - 25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink. 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.

Ashlyn Grace Underwood, daughter of Mark and Charlotte Underwood, is the Valedictorian of the Community Christian School Class of 2018.

She has attended Community for 7 years and has served as an officer in National Honor Society over the past three years.

Along with this, she is a member of the Student Leadership Institution. She has served over 160 hours as the leader of the sound department on the school worship team. Ashlyn has 27 Dual Credit hours from Lamar State College Orange. After high school, she plans to enroll at Lamar University in the fall and

then transfer to Baylor University where she will be a Pre-Med and Biology major.

Ashlyn plans to become an Anesthesiologist. Ashlyn is a member of Community Church in Orange.

SALUTATORIAN: Nathaniel William Willett Nathaniel William Willett, son of Shannon and Jennifer Willett of Vinton, Louisiana is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2018.

He has attended Community Christian School for 15 years.

Nathaniel has earned 27 Dual-Credit hours through Lamar State College-Orange.

Nate has over 300 volunteer hours, and has served as a mentor in the Student Leadership Institute.

Nate plays Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, and Varsity Basketball. He was a regional and state finalist in TAPPS Cross-Country, as well as TAPPS Track.

Nate is an active member of Boy Scouts of America.

He earned the Eagle Scout

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He will attend McNeese State University, majoring in History, he plans to be a historian or an archaeologist.

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HOME RUN! S.A.L.T does bang-up job on Memorial Day annual tournament DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel in protest during the playing of the national anthem before a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Is it a right, or is it wrong?

Do NFL players have right to protest?

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD I have played, watched and umpired many baseball games, watched, broadcast and covered tons of high school and college football games, most of which began with the playing of the national anthem, and have stood up at attention for each and every one of them.

Of course, I didn’t have any political issues so I just assumed that’s what is supposed to happen before the game begins.

However, more than 65 years after stand-

ing for my first national anthem, all of a sudden it is the focal point of a huge problem for the National Football League that has stopped many fans from watching the games on television and has especially slowed down the whirring of the turnstiles at most of the stadiums. e NFL owners didn’t have much to say when Colin Kaepernick first knelt down at San Francisco 49ers games a couple of years ago. But when they noticed how this one gesture has affected the bottom line of their balance sheets, it suddenly became a big problem.

And because so many former fans stopped watching NFL football, several sponsors bailed out of their advertisement agreements causing profits to decline even

more.

Last Wednesday the NFL owners swung into action and agreed upon a new policy requiring players to stand for the “StarSpangled Banner” on the field or wait in the locker room. e new rule stipulates that the league could fine teams with players who don’t follow the guideline on the field. is has done little to quell the debate that has grown into one of the country’s most divisive issues over the past couple of years.

On ursday, New York mayor Bill de Blasio claimed on national television that not standing for the national anthem “was

Another S.A.L.T Club Memorial Day Tournament is in the books and it will rank as one of the best in years.By the time the 215 entries had weighed in their final fish, the club membership had all but doubled in size.

Steve Simmons said, “We have had some great tournaments from a fish catching perspective, but it has been a long time since we have signed up this many new members at a single event.”

When you start planning next year’s event while still cleaning up from this year’s tournament, there are a world of things that can go wrong in that length of time and not the least of them is the weather. Mother Nature, however, was very much on board this year as aside from having to dodge a little rain, the conditions were fishermen friendly.

“We weighed in very few big fish, but we weighed in great numbers as most everyone caught fish,” reported Simmons.

Redfish were the exception as they weighed in a number of eight to nine pound fish. Much of the lake cleared up virtually overnight, but most of the winning fish were still caught in the ship channel south of the Causeway and Keith Lake. e biggest winners in the event were the folks that took time to join the club as they now have a new invaluable resource for learning to fish this area. e club hosts everything from guest speakers to club tournaments each month and caters to the entire family in the process. ere is a wealth of fish catching knowledge in their membership as many of the members were born and raised in this area and have fished the lake all of their lives e membership fee is ridiculously reasonable, the huge air conditioned club house is located a short cast off the lake and I have never attended one of their monthly meetings that didn’t include something good to eat. Great way to spend a Tuesday evening!

I recently received an email from James Sparrow announcing that area saltwater fishermen will once again have an afternoon tournament series to fish starting June 7th. ey will fish two tournaments a month in June, July and August out of Ancelet’s Marina. is will be a two fish per stringer (one trout-one redfish) tournament. Teams will pay a $200 entry fee for the two tournaments each month in advance. Side pot entries will be paid in cash at the tournament. You can pay your entry fee at Outcast

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just plain un-American.” His comment came on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show.

According to an article appearing in the Washington Post last weekend, the short answer to the question “do NFL players have First Amendment rights on the football field?” is no.

“NFL teams are private companies, making the First Amendment a mostly moot point. e players can be subject to discipline or termination as employees if they don’t follow the rules,” the article continues. “e First Amendment doesn’t apply to private institutions,” Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of Berkeley Law and a constitutional law expert told the Washington Post. “Private employers can fire employees for their speech without having to worry about the First Amendment.”

It’s strange that the NFL cannot fine the players who choose not to stand on the field for the national anthem. e league can only fine their teams and then the team can discipline the players.

However, fines are normally negotiated with the NFL Players Association where there are set rules as to how much players can get fined.

And if the NFLPA is worth its salt, it must go toe-to-toe with the owners as a matter of principle and promises it will, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle.

From Page 1B e new rule states that if players choose not to stand for the anthem, they must remain in the locker room until it ends.

But if the entire team doesn’t show up on the field when the anthem is being played, it will anger the crowd of fans who will know what they are doing and will be just as upset as they have been when players knelt on the field for the past two seasons.

As far as the two Lone Star State franchises are concerned Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones says he’s more interested in merely focusing on playing football while Houston Texans’ owner Bob McNair has made it clear he wants EVERY Texan standing for the national anthem, period!!

I believe the NFL owners got together to enact this new rule merely to fade some of the heat being put on them by the television networks who pay humongous dollars to broadcast the games and from the sponsors who notice empty seats in the stadiums that never had vacancies before.

KWICKIES…Whoever thinks they can’t play baseball in the Piney Woods of Texas better think again because both Jasper and Kirbyville are still alive and well in the UIL State Baseball Tournament. Jasper (32-6) whipped Waco Robinson in the Class 4A semifinals last weekend and will face Salado (28-4-

2) while Kirbyville (27-8) will take on Clifton (25-4-1) in the Class 3A regional finals after beating West twice last weekend. e Buna Lady Cougars fell to Grandview (40-1) last weekend but did something no other softball team was able to accomplish this season--they beat Grandview 4-0 Saturday after losing 1-0 Friday. Unfortunately, the Lady Coogs lost the rubber game 6-2 to finish a great season at 37-5. e Houston Astros’ bullpen collapsed for the first time this season Sunday at Cleveland, going into the bottom of the ninth inning leading the Indians 8-3. Cleveland scored most of their runs with two outs but managed to clip the Astros’ relievers for five runs to tie the score at 8-8 and send the game into extra innings. Astros’ designated hitter Evan Gattis belted a homer (his second of the game) in the top of the 13th inning. But the Indians countered with one in the bottom of the frame to tie the game 9-9.

Brad Peacock started the bottom of the 14th inning and Cleveland’s Greg Allen belted the first pitch over the wall giving the Indians at come-frombehind 10-9 victory.

Houston Astros’ “Little Big Man” Jose Altuve had a series he’ll never forget this Memorial Weekend by setting a franchise record of 10 straight base hits at Cleveland and then capping it off with a home run against the New York Yankees Monday to assure ace Justin Verlander of his seventh victory against two setbacks. e major league record is 12 consecutive hits set

by Boston Red Sox’ Pinky Higgins in 1938 and tied by Detroit’s Walt Dropo in 1952.

Last year’s American League Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge hit his 70th career homer in his 231st career game Saturday, becoming the quickest player in major league history to get there in games played. Ryan Howard held the previous mark at 233 games.

Northwestern Louisiana defeated New Orleans 7-5 last weekend at Sugar Land to win the Southland Conference baseball tournament championship and will represent the SLC in the NCAA regionals.

JUST BETWEEN US…e NCAA released their regional playoff sites and schedules last weekend and I found out my grandson Logan Smith and his Army West Point (36-22) team will be playing in the Raleigh, N Car. Regionals as the No. 4 seed against the hosting top-seeded North Carolina State (40-16) at 6 p.m. Friday. No. 2 seed Auburn faces No. 3 seed Northeastern with the winners clashing for the regional championship. ESPN will monitor the action.

As conditions get drier with the quickly-approaching summer weather, don’t be surprised to see species, like this Jack Crevalle, coming further upthe river as they seek to get away from the encroaching salt water.

Beat heat with summer variety on Sabine Lake OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Easily one of the most alluring features of Sabine Lake area is the fact that you can catch so many different species of fish in a relatively small area. e brackish water holds both fresh and saltwater fish in good numbers as well as quality. It’s never uncommon to see a stringer of fish include flounder, redfish, speckled trout, and an occasional really nice largemouth bass. e potential for all these fish to be in the same body of water makes each strike that much more exciting because you never know who will show up to crash the party.

Speaking of not knowing who will show up, it’s really going to get interesting as the summer progresses and we remain stuck in these dry conditions. In years past when we have had dry spring seasons with little or no significant run off from either Toledo Bend or Sam Rayburn a whole new group of fish begins to show up. Species like Jack Crevalle, sharks, rays, and even tarpon will make the trek up the river as the saltwater slowly creeps farther inland. ese party crashers often show up and make their presence known in the form of screaming drags and great “the one that got away” stories. Nothing gets your attention like the prospect of getting spooled and actually having to chase a fish down. In areas where lots of local anglers congregate it’s often an absolute circus when someone hooks up with a stud jack in the middle of the armada of boats. e chase scene that ensues is like something from the Bourne Identity, boats weaving in and out avoiding every-

thing from anchor lines to fishing lines. Nothing like the prospect of catching “the big one”, it’s why we fish.

Speaking of big fish and areas where people congregate you can bet that this month there will be some great fish taken at the jetties. A few very dedicated anglers will take advantage of the ultra early bite before the masses reach the rocks.

Good tide changes a few hours before dawn and all the traffic is a winning recipe to help tangle with some big fish, especially trout. ere are very few strikes that are as vicious as speckled trout at the jetties on topwater plugs in the dark. I used to wonder what those boats were doing heading back to the dock as the sun was just breaking the horizon until I got a chance to try out the pattern myself. All I can say is the reward is well worth the effort.

Now if fishing in the dark is not your favorite don’t worry because you can still be successful during daylight hours with a just a small variation to the pattern. Topwater plugs worked in and around the rocks will still produce some fish when the sun comes up but swim baits will just flat wear those fish out. ere are several styles of swim bait you can use and they all work. e conventional plastic swim bait with a paddle tail is a great option, especially when it’s fished on a light jig head to allow for a slower fall and more subtle presentation. e other “swim bait” is a shallow running crank bait like the Swimming Image, Mann’s 1 Minus, or Rapala. ese plugs are really user friendly and allow the fishermen the opportunity to dig around in and or bounce off the rocks triggering brutal strikes from some hefty speckled trout and redfish. e other great thing about all the swim baits is that they allow you to cover lots and lots of water in a short period of time making you much more productive.

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After suffering through months of water clarity more akin to wet dirt than water on Sabine Lake, it seemingly cleared up overnight.e difference between last ursday and Monday morning was nothing short of amazing!

Equally amazing were the huge rafts of mullet cruising the surface in the open lake.I fished a light north wind and outgoing tide until the heat drove me off around two o’clock and ran

From Page 1B through mullet from East Pass to Blue Buck.I fished very little in the process, but did catch some small trout and two nice flounder south of Green’s.

Aside from the joy of discovering a much clearer lake, the highlight of the morning was having a huge fish just crush my jerk bait before it could return to the surface.After setting the hook, actually the fish took care of that, I spent the next fifteen to twenty minutes following the fish around.

I stopped twice during the extended tug of war and let him have his way while resting my arm.Not surprisingly, the first time the beast broke the surface it was apparent that a huge drum had mistakenly inhaled my lure, but he wasn’t too worried about his error.At that

point, all I wanted was to get my lure back. at proved to be a labor intensive process.He was much too large to fit in the net so it was a matter of holding him close to the surface with one hand, opening his mouth with the other hand, and prying my lure loose with the other hand.e problem was that I only have two hands.He eventually slipped out of my grasp, broke the line and slowly departed with my lure.

If we can avoid any more flooding we may have finally turned the corner on the summer fishing.I know the visiting Bassmaster Elite pros are also hoping that is the case as well as they prepare for their upcoming tournament on the Sabine River.

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES Game Warden Field Notes e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Keep the Boat in the Water On April 28, a Val Verde County game warden responded to a boat distress call on Lake Amistad. A somewhat novice boat operator with his new boat and family on board ran aground after dark on the lake. According to the story, the boat operator, while on full plane, noticed he was running in very shallow water. inking that he was going over a small island he gunned the throttle even more to make it over the supposed island. e boat eventually ran out of water well onto the bank. ankfully no injuries occurred.

That's Not a Serpentine Belt Game wardens got an unusual request for assistance recently when an employee at a business next to their office stopped in to ask for help removing a large snake from the engine compartment of his vehicle. e individual was unsure of the species and reluctant to attempt removal. e wardens assisted in untangling a six foot rat snake, which had wrapped itself around the engine parts. e vehicle's owner believes the

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Stretching the Limits Game wardens investigating possible bass fishing tournament fraud in Travis and Bastrop counties discovered a unique sleight of hand while checking the potential violator after he had submitted questionable photos to a tournament on Decker Lake. e catch and release kayak fishing event used photos taken by contestants out on the water of their catches placed on a measuring board, with the angler having the most inches of bass in the aggregate declared the winner. Upon inspection of the violators vessel, a cut tail of a bass was found in the paddle well of the kayak. e violator initially stated he found the cut tail in the reeds and was taking it to shore to turn it in. Later the violator confirmed to have used the tail to place over another bass, using his hand to cover the questionable area, to make the fish look longer on multiple occasions. e violator was ar-

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School baseball player, Slade Green, signed today to play with Bossier Parish Community College. Slade’s senior stats include: Hitting - .333 AVG; 25 Hits; 6 Doubles; 1 Home Run; 25 RBI; 17 Runs; Pitching - 33.2 Innings Pitched; 8 games started; 5-2 W/L record; 36 Strikeouts; 19 Walks.

Gift of Life to offer free medical screening for men Larry Johnson Sta Writer During June, National Men’s Health Month, the Gift of Life, in partnership with local healthcare organizations, will provide medically underserved men with free prostate cancer screenings and primary care tests, along with educational outreach, to enhance the health and well-being of Southeast Texas.

Serving as Men’s Health Month Honorary Chair is Jefferson County Fire Chief and prostate cancer survivor Earl White, who is a steadfast advocate of the organization’s initiatives to heighten awareness of men’s preventable diseases. “I am alive today because I was screened for prostate cancer,â€? Chief White said. “e Gift of Life is a lifeline for Southeast Texas men who cannot aord health insurance or their high deductibles and I encourage every man to get checked, it could save your life!â€?

At the Port Arthur screening, Super Bowl Champion and Port Arthur native Joe Washington, Jr. will attend to warmly greet and welcome clients. Washington is a generous supporter of the Gift of Life and attended last year’s screening site in his hometown. “e Gift of Life is a great team,â€? Washington said. “You’re supposed to ďŹ nd your purpose in life, and maybe this is mine. e Gift of Life can be part of my team any time!â€?

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Screening pre-registration is recommended, and walk-ins are accepted subject to eligibility.

Gift of Life provides PSA screenings for men who are at least 45 years of age (40 if African American or younger if there is a family history of prostate cancer) and have not had prostate cancer, and who cannot aord health insurance or the high deductible. Early detection is the best protection, and statistics reect that the ďŹ ve-year survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is diagnosed early is nearly 100 percent.

At screening sites, clients receive comprehensive primary healthcare services—including on-site consultations with medical professionals to discuss the signiďŹ cance of test results and healthy lifestyle practices—educational information and navigation to necessary resources. e free panel of screenings include prostate-speciďŹ c antigen (PSA), cholesterol and glucose, blood pressure, BMI, HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C tests. Gift of Life’s Men Against Cancer Prostate Cancer Support Group members volunteer and oer assistance to clients and their families and ensure everyone receives breakfast and lunch, door prizes and other health-related materials.

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Support Group, Men Against Cancer, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and allows men an opportunity to receive support, share experiences and gain information from featured speakers as they embark on their journey of recovery.

Medical support at the screenings will be provided by Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, University of Texas Medical Branch, Legacy Community Health, Gulf Coast Health Center, Triangle Area Network, Beaumont and Port Arthur Health Department, UTMB, UT Physicians group, and Lamar University faculty and students, all of whom are vital partners in the organization’s coordinated medical continuum of care and deliverance of regional services for medically underserved men.

Since 2000, the Gift of Life has made available more than 9,300 free prostate cancer screenings and helped extend the lives of 74 men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screenings, diagnostic tests and cancer treatment costs are entirely paid for by the Gift of Life. e majority of funds for this endeavor are generated by the organization’s annual fundraiser, Champagne and Ribs.

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Bad Sense of Smell A Tyler County game warden got a tip about two deer that were potentially poached out of season. e warden patrolled to the area of the violation and, with the assistance of Tyler County Sheri 's OďŹƒce, contacted a known drug violator at his residence. Immediately upon contact, they caught a strong odor of rotting meat coming from an ice chest in the backyard. After numerous knocks at the door, the oďŹƒcers got the subject to come outside, and asked about the contents of the ice chest. e subject admitted he and his roommate shot two deer and had forgot about part of the meat in the ice chest. e subjects later showed the warden where they had shot the deer. Charges were ďŹ led and the case is still under investigation for possible hunting without landowner consent.

Lost and Found On May 18, game wardens were contacted about a missing person in Copper Breaks State Park near Quanah. e game wardens, park superintendent, another park employee, Hardeman County Sheri 's OďŹƒce and Foard County Sheri 's OďŹƒce were on scene. e subject was a diabetic that had possibly walked o the state park property. e game wardens were able to track the subject's footprints down a dirt road for approximately a mile and then tracked him to where he possibly walked down a steep embankment to get to the river. e park superintendent was sent around to search the river bottom below the embankment on a four wheeler. e subject was located under a deer hunting stand and glad to see help. He was dehydrated but did not need medical attention. He had been missing for approximately four hours in 95 degree heat. e search party found the subject less than half an hour before a storm that dumped three inches of rain blew in that would have made the search almost impossible.

Choose Your Friends Wisely Game wardens were patrolling Lake Kirby in Abilene recently when they contacted a vehicle parked close to the water. After a brief conversation with the occupants, a couple, the subjects provided their identiďŹ cations. After running their information, the sheri's oďŹƒce advised that both subjects had outstanding warrants. ey were placed under arrest and transported to jail by a Taylor County deputy. While waiting for the deputy, the male subject had made arrangements for his vehicle to be picked up. Shortly after the deputy left, two females arrived to take possession of the vehicle. After obtaining their identiďŹ cation, the sheri 's oďŹƒce advised that one of them also had outstanding warrants. e female was transported to the Taylor County jail, as well, and the vehicle was released to the other female.

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LCM Honor Society Honor Society Officers Carly Derouen, sponsor of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School National Honor Society, announced the 2018-2019 NHS Officers. They include President Kara Olson, Vice President Nyah Patel, Secretary Rachel Belcher, Treasurer Zachary Casey, Service Chair Morgan Dollar, Project Chair Ty Shugart, Historian Brianna Frenzel and Student Council Representative Shelby Smith. Pictured, from left, are Zach Casey, Morgan Dollar, Rachel Belcher, Nyah Patel, Kara Olson, Shelby Smith, Brianna Frenzel and Ty Shugart.

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WOS High School seniors awarded scholarships More than $1.6 million in scholarships were presented to the West Orange - Stark High School Class of 2018 at the Senior Scholarships and Awards Program last week. Local and outside scholarships were announced at the ceremony. Additionally, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honor Graduates were recognized. They are: Majesty Papilon (Valedictorian), Paul Ivory (Salutatorian), Kaleb Ramsey, Abigail Luna, Makaelen Booker, Jasalyn McClelland, James Celestin, Rita Jenkins, Davien Teate, Chad Dallas, Emily Frost, Jarron Morris, and Bailee Clark. The West Orange – Stark High School Graduation will be Friday, June 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Dan R. Hooks Stadium and Leroy D. Breedlove Field.

LEFT PHOTO: Rita Jenkins and Kaleb Ramsey were announced as Mr. and Miss West Orange – Stark High School. RIGHT PHOTO: Bailee Clark and Paul Ivory were the recipients of the Principal’s Award.

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She was born on July 1, 1928, in Singer, Louisiana, to Iutress and Beatrice Gregg Cooley.

She was preceded in death in 1999, by her husband, James Oscar Slaydon, to whom she was married 54 years.

Maxine graduated from Singer High School and Vincent Business School in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

She worked as a bookkeeper for banks and the power company. Maxine and James moved to Texas in 1959 and raised their three children in Bridge City, Texas. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church from that time.

She is survived by her son, Gary Slaydon in Bridge City and family; daughter, Connie Slaydon Ball in Fort Worth and family; and daughter-in-law, Mary Young Slaydon in Harlingen and family. Her youngest son, Richard Slaydon, preceded her in death in 2016. Survivors also include three sisters, one brother, nine grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. e funeral services were held Monday, May 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas and oďŹƒciated by Pastor Doug Shows of the First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas.

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‘Why did you kill my child?’ Border Patrol shooting of Guatemalan woman Staff Report For The Record Various Sources cited

Claudia Patricia Gomez Gonzalez traveled 1,500 miles to the United States, hoping to find a job and a better future. Shortly after she set foot in Texas, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed her.

Gomez Gonzalez’s shooting Wednesday drew international attention after a bystander posted video of the aftermath on Facebook Live, showing her lying on the ground, bleeding.

Authorities changed their account of the incident, adding to the controversy at a time when the White House has cracked down on illegal immigration.

The deadly encounter ended the journey Gomez Gonzalez started nearly three weeks ago in the indigenous Mayan community of San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala.

Gomez Gonzalez earned a degree in accounting two years ago, but had not been able to find a job.

“She looked, looked and nothing,” her father, Gilberto Gomez, said. “I believe that’s the reason why she decided to pursue the ‘American dream’.”

The 20-year-old had been traveling for over two weeks with other migrants when they were met by a Border Patrol agent in a residential area in the town of Rio Bravo, Texas.

The agent -- a 15-year veteran -- fired one round from his service-issued firearm, fatally wounding Gomez Gonzalez, the United States Customs and Border Protection said. The agent, who has not been identified, remains on administrative leave.

In between sobs, her mother, Lidia Gonzalez Vasquez , said she only wants her daughter’s body back.

“My girl did not go there to steal, my girl left to move forward and go to school,” she said.

The aftermath of the shooting was captured on video and posted to Facebook by Marta Martinez, who told the New York Times that the immigrants did not attack the Border Patrol agent. “There was no weapon. They were hiding,” she said.

“Why do you mistreat them?” Martinez can be heard shouting in Spanish in the video, according to the

Claudia Patricia Gomez Gonzalez, 20, traveled 1,500 miles hoping to find a job and a better future. Shortly after she set foot in Texas, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed her. The 20 year old was from the indigenous Mayan community of San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala and had traveled to the border to escape poverty by finding any small job in the United States. She was not a gang member, nor was she an “animal” but a simple young woman trying to improve her life by finding the “American dream.”

Los Angeles Times. “Why did you shoot the girl? You killed her,” she yelled in the video. “She’s there. She’s dead. I saw you with the gun!”

“How are you going to shoot a girl in the head?”

Martinez shouted.

“They shot her in the head for running,” she said. “They killed her.”

Marta Martinez, who lives near the scene of the shooting, said that she ran out of her home after hearing a gunshot. She said she didn’t hear yelling or orders to stop or a commotion before the shot rang out.

Martinez later saw an officer turn over the body of a young woman, in her early 20s, who was face-down in the ground. she said.

The young woman’s face was covered with dirt on one side and blood on the other, according to Martinez.

In a vacant lot near her home, Martinez said an agent captured two men who ran from the scene after the

shooting. Martinez said she heard the officer tell the men: “This is what happens.

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According to news accounts, agents responded to reports of illegal activity when they discovered a group of undocumented immigrants. When the man failed to properly apprehend the group, he fired a round into González’s head and killed her as she fled.

Rio Bravo Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Juan C. Gonzalez claimed she still had a pulse when his team arrived on site, but it ceased before they could gather the necessary supplies. They performed

CPR for eight minutes before EMTs arrived, who then pronounced her dead.

President Trump has repeatedly denigrated Mexicans, Central Americans and Muslims, imposed a ban on citizens of several Muslimmajority countries, described some African countries as “asshole countries”, and promised to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.

Earlier this month, Trump referred to some people deported from the US as “animals” during a roundtable on immigration. Trump has since defended his remarks, saying he was referring to members of the MS-13 gang.

Karina Alvarez, the founder of Laredo Immigrant Alliance, said Trump’s rhetoric on migrants had emboldened agents in border towns.

“He was describing us the other day as animals and look now, they shoot us like animals,” Alvarez said.

Her family held a news conference in Guatemala on Friday and asked for justice.

“It’s not the first time someone dies in that country (United States),” her aunt, Dominga Vicente, told reporters. “There are many people who have been treated like animals and that isn’t what we should do as people.”

Representatives with Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with some of her relatives Friday to discuss the repatriation of her remains.

“While we do not yet have all the facts in this case, Border Patrol’s history of violence against immigrants requires us to scrutinize every incident involving lethal force closely,” Astrid Dominguez, ACLU director of the branch’s Border Rights Center.

“We call on the Texas Rangers and the FBI to conduct their investigation thoroughly and transparently, and we demand that Border Patrol expand its use of body cameras to include each and every one of its agents in the field,” Dominguez said.

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

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

A Church For All People

First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School

CORNERSTONE

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Faith United Methodist Church

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

Email: Stpauls@stpaulsorangetx.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.com or find us on Facebook

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269

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)

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m.

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

Harvest Chapel

West Orange Christian Church

Pastor: Keith Tilley

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

Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018

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.

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

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

Pastor: Ruth Burch

www.westorangechurch.org

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 30, 2018

THE RECORD

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

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

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 Owner Finance at 824 Moss, 4 BR/1 BA, 2 Story home with large fenced lot. Fixer upper at only $17,500 Please call 409-221-7365 616 Pearson Located off of 105. 3/1 1 car garage w/carport C/A heat. good street view from the kitchen. Sig located in front yard. Contact Darla at 409351-5399.(6-13)

FOR RENT Mobile Home for rent in BCISD. 3 BR, 2 Ba with Laundry room.

CA/H, newly remodeled.

Located in Mobile Estates Park. Must background check. $775 w/ $400 dep.

For more info call 409-330-0933

AUTO FOR SALE 2001 Chevy Truck for sale runs good, 170k Miles A/C not working,good work truck $1250.00 Call for more info. 936402-6127 or 409300-1788.

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

HELP WANTED 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, wants 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

Drivers CDL-A: Looking for an incredible career?

Don’t Wait!

Earn Top Pay & Great Benefits: Health, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401K and More!

Must have at least 1yr recent (in past 3yrs) CDL driving experience with Xend. Tanker a plus!

EOE 866-448-4068

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale held on 5/31 & 6/1 & 6/2 from 8 am to 5 pm at 1341 Matt St., Off Turner in BC. Call for directions 409-735-6691.

Garage/Estate Sale on June 1 & June 2nd from 8 am to 1 pm at 4648 Cleveland Dr. in Groves.

Furniture, kitchen, household items, shoes, kids clothes, asian decor, furniture, toys, sewing machine, wheel chair & medical equipment, a Our Genertion doll collection.

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

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

Carpentry Work FREE BIDS Floors, Walls, Bathrooms, etc.

Local Contractor

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

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

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

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

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released.

Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

409-683-2105 Leave Message

TRACTOR WORK

On May 15, 2018, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or the “Company”) filed its STATEMENT OF INTENT AND APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES (“Application”).

ETI filed its Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) and with the municipal authorities in its service territory that have original jurisdiction over the Company’s electric rates.

Statement of Intent to Change Rates In the Application, ETI proposes an increase in its base rates and rider rates designed to collect a total non-fuel retail amount for ETI of approximately $926.0 million per year, which is an increase of approximately $16.7 million, or 1.84%, compared to adjusted test year retail base rate and rider revenues, exclusive of fuel revenues. This proposal represents an increase in overall revenues, including fuel, of 1.16%. ETI’s proposed rates and revenues reflect the inclusion of a limited-term Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) Rider that is designed to return approximately $201.7 million of unprotected excess accumulated deferred federal income taxes over a period of two years. Without regard for any other changes that may occur during that period,1 after the first two years the change in the non-fuel retail amount would be 12.92% or $117,517,624, or an 8.18% increase if fuel were included.

The Application is based on a 12-month test year ending December 31, 2017. ETI requests inclusion in rate base of capital additions closed to plant in the period of April 1, 2013 through the end of the test year, as well as a post-test year adjustment to include capital additions placed in service by June 30, 2018.

In addition to approval of ETI’s reasonable and necessary operating expenses, capital additions closed through June 2018, and the TCJA Rider, the Application also includes the following requests, among others:

• Bush Hogging • Water

• Dirt & Shell • Sewer

• Electrical

Digging Services

409-670-2040

98 UTILITY BOX Owed $1343.33 Vin#2HGFG12807H559506

07 HONDA

Owed $1123.35 Vin#1FMFU18L7VLC22118 97 FORD Owed $1132.00 Vin#1W4200E2433050060

03 WELLS

Owed $1007.00 Vin#JKBLFBA17RB562080 94 KAWASKI Owed $609.30

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approval of a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”)-Established Revenue and Cost Rider, which would provide for a dollar-for-dollar pass-through, subject to reconciliation, of (1) capacity costs and credits associated with certain purchased power agreements; (2) incremental wholesale transmission costs and credits associated with Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (“MISO”) membership; and (3) other MISO revenue and costs.

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amortization over three years of a regulatory asset of approximately $20.5 million for expenses incurred in response to Hurricane Harvey;

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approval of a regulatory asset of approximately $21.3 million to collect unrecovered capital cost associated with the Spindletop Natural Gas Storage Facility;

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approval of a request to place in base rates costs currently being recovered through ETI’s Distribution Cost Recovery Factor and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor;

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Announcements

Weddings EngagementsBirthdays Please call: 409-886-7183

FOR CLASSIFIED ADS OR TO PLACE A CARD AD 409-886-7183 409-735-5305

approval of other tariff changes, including, but not limited to, those related to Miscellaneous Electric Service and Lighting; and

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approval of requested waivers to certain Commission rules.

Rate Class

Residential Small General General Large General Large Industrial Power Competitive Generation Lighting Total Retail

Licensed Customer: #25151 Master: #14161 Great Rates & Better Quality, Guarenteed.

409-216-9743 or 330-7793 Troy Thibeaux

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The rate change proposed in the Application will affect all customers and classes of customers receiving retail electric service from ETI. The following table shows the effect of the proposed base rate and tariff changes on existing rate classes, including with and without the effects of the TCJA Rider:

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approval of a Rate Case Expense (“RCE”) Rider designed to recover approximately $3.4 million per year for three years in rate case expenses the Company will incur in developing and pursuing this rate proceeding and did incur in the appeals of Docket Nos. 39896 and 40295 (including expenses related to these matters that were billed to ETI by certain municipalities in the Company’s service territory);

Effect on Customer Classes

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL OLD HOMES • LED UPGRADES ALL UNDERGROUND

Lawn Service

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To the extent a proposed new rider or schedule is not approved as a separate rider or schedule, ETI proposes to recover such costs through its base rates.

Stakes Electric

Thibeaux’s

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements

NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST

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riders.

Number of Customers at Test Year End

390,217 35,060 19,612 394 108

Change in Change in Non- Change in Total Total Fuel Revenues* Revenues** Revenues Without TCJA Rider Effects 13.67% 2.05% 1.51% 17.51% 6.03% 4.48% 10.36% (1.05%) (0.69%) 14.29% 2.65% 1.49% 12.95% 4.88% 1.96%

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1,042 446,433

6.12% 12.92%

(7.50%) 1.84%

(6.28)% 1.16%

* Includes the effects of changes to base rates and ongoing and new riders. ** Includes fuel revenues as well as the effects of changes to base and ongoing and new

The Application proposes an effective date for this rate change of 35 days after the date of this filing. Accordingly, the proposed effective date is June 19, 2018. The proposed effective date is subject to suspension and extension by actions of the Commission or other regulatory authorities.

Contact Information Persons seeking information on this Application may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service – 2018 Rate Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, visit http:// www.entergytexas.com/ratereview, or call 1-800-368-3749 (once you hear “Welcome to Entergy,” select 1, then 5, then 6, then 2, and then 2) during normal business hours. A complete copy of this Application, including the Rate Filing Package, is available for inspection at the address listed above.

Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the Application was filed with the Commission. Accordingly, the intervention deadline is June 29, 2018. All communications should refer to Docket No. 48371. ___________________ Mark Other changes that may occur during that period include, for example, those related to ETI’s 1 Other changes that may occur during that period include, for example, those related to securitization riders, Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (“EECRF”), Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ETI’s securitization riders, Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (“EECRF”), Distribution (“DCRF”), and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”).

Cost Recovery Factor (“DCRF”), and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”).

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Mrs. Cunningham named BCE ‘Teacher of the Year’

Adventure Dash Run event helps raise $50,000 After coming back from Spring Break in March, we began a week long Adventure Dash Fun Run event. Every day the students were taught lessons during P.E. about living a healthy lifestyle.

They were asked to help their school raise money for playground equipment by having their family and friends to donate online or by sending donations to school.

Each night they would have a challenge, allowing them to earn wristbands, extra recess, popcorn parties, dance parties and other things during the school day.

On Friday, the Fun Run was held, and all students participated in a fun obstacle course. The event was sponsored by BCE PTO, and total donations were over $50,000. Great fun was had by all!

Bridge City Elementary School held nominations and voted on Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Christy Cunningham received that distinct award. We celebrated with her on Tuesday, May 22. We donned our cowboy hats and shined our boots with a western-themed day, as she enjoys horses and farm living. Mrs. Cunningham is very dedicated to her students and to helping her fellow teachers every day. We are so happy to have her as part of our BCE family!

May Madness brings fun and learning All students had fun at our May Madness Play Day, sponsored by BCE PTO. They had games to play, inflatable slides and bounce houses, a gaming trailer in which to play video games. In addition, they pulled a bus for tug-of-war, ate snow cones and much, much more! BCE would like to thank all who helped make this a huge success for our students!

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BCE Functional Academics attends Cardinal Carnival Our Functional Academics students in Mrs. Brocklehurst class had the privilege of attending Cardinal Carnival at BCHS. They played games, had their faces painted, and enjoyed carnival food. They had so much fun!!

BCE Students earn trip to Tugboat Island and Chick-Fil-A Students in 1st and 2nd grades who read the required amount of AR points went on a field trip to Tugboat Island and then to Chick-Fil-A for lunch

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