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Carlton, commissioners seek re-election his intent to seek a third term representing Precinct 4. Burton had revealed his re-election plans a few days earlier. Trahan and Gothia are less than a year into their first

terms after having been elected in 2016. They won’t be eligible for re-election until 2020. While the 2018 general election for federal, state and county officials isn’t until

Nov. 6, 2018 -- nearly 16 months away -- recent county-wide election outcomes have normally been settled in the primary because of a lack of Democratic Party opposition.

The 2018 primary election is March 6. Candidates must file with their respective parties between Nov. 11 and Dec. 11, 2017. RE-ELECTION BIDS Page 3A

10 years since Bridget Gearen murder, no arrests Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton, left, and U.S. Rep. Brian Babin compare child-raising notes with help from Ridge Carlton. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Citing millions of dollars in savings of taxpayers’ money and the first raises employees “had received in over four years,” Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton announced Monday night his intention to run for reelection in 2018. The head of Orange County government, Carlton, followed U.S. Rep. Brian Babin

(R-Woodville) and State Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) to the microphone at the Bridge City Community Center where the Orange County Republican Party held an ice cream social. About 75 voters attended. County Commissioners Jody Crump, Barry Burton, John Gothia and Johnny Trahan served up ice cream and other deserts. Then Crump announced

OC mourns loss of Jimmy Scales Debby Schamber For The Record

The Scales family and the Bridge City community is mourning the loss of a kind and gentle man who touched the hearts of those who came in contact with during his lifetime. James “Jimmy” Scales, 65, was tragically killed Saturday afternoon while mowing a ditch and the tractor he was riding rolled over on him. Autopsy results indicated the lawn mower had severed his aorta. Friends and family took to Facebook to share their condolences with the Scales

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family. Hundreds of posts almost instantly appeared and the number continues to grow daily. Scales “We would just like to say thanks so much for the outpouring of love and prayers during this extremely difficult time,” said Jackie Scales, Jimmy’s daughter. “We never realized what a loving community Bridge City really is, but this is now a true realization. I can’t imagine you could find that anywhere else.” Jimmy Scales was a lifelong resident of Bridge City and dedicated his life to the Bridge City community. He is the son of James and Sybil Scales and a graduate of Bridge City High School. Jimmy has been married to the love of his life, Donna Dorman Scales for 43 years. On July 28th, they would have celebrated another glorious year together. The pair has three children: Jackie, James and Jerrid. Within the last year, a ray of sunshine entered their lives when their granddaughter, Stella Claire, was born. “He was just so proud of her,” Jackie said. The family kept Stella Claire three days per week while her parents worked. They each looked forward to this special time. But, like all babies, there can be some trying times too. Donna would try to soothe and comfort her when she was fussy. But, it was Jimmy who would steal the show. “All he had to do was make a funny face,” Jackie said. JIMMY SCALES Page 3A

Debby Schamber For The Record

July 15th will mark the 10th anniversary of the vicious murder of 28-year-old Bridget Gearen, of Orange. But, for her daughter, Kyra, who was two years old at the time of her death, life continues without her mother. Gearen, who was a 1996 graduate of Orangefield High School, had recently gotten a job at a Beaumont law firm. Like many single mothers, she sought to escape the rigors of everyday life and when she got the chance headed to Crystal beach with family and friends. She and Kyra stayed with them in a rented beach house on Monkhouse Road. But, her weekend getaway turned out to be deadly and a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. The area of her murder is commonly known by locals as “The Zoo.” Just before midnight the group decided to go for a drive on the beach to watch the surf under the stars. Gearen left Kyra in the care of others who decided to stay behind. She walked out the door never to be seen alive again by those who loved the young woman with bubbly personality. When she left she was wearing typical beachwear of a red halter top and blue jean shorts on her five- feetthree-inch and 110 pound frame. Those inside the house reported hearing the outside gate close behind her. However, a truck of men

Bridget Gearen, of Orange, with her then 2-year old daughter, Kyra, in 2007.

quickly drove up to Gearen and within moments she was gone and the vehicle sped away into the night. Witnesses, who were young kids out for the night had gathered for a bonfire. They reported they heard her scream and saw the dark colored SUV pull away. However, the side of the vehicle blocked their view from seeing if she was forced. Since then, the vehicle was located. A few minutes later Gearens’s friends went outside for their ride on the beach, but when they looked for Gearen, she was nowhere in sight. They searched all around the area, but she was gone. “Twenty-five minutes later that same vehicle went back by going eastbound at a very high rate of speed,” said Tommy Hansen, lead investigator of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. Hansen worked in law enforcement for 44 years and has since retired. However,

It has been 10 years since the murder of 28-year-old Bridget Gearen, of Orange, and no arrest have been made. Her daughter, Kyra, who is now 12 years old, is said to be doing well and is being raised by her father, Brandon Portie, outside of Southeast Texas.

he is still working on the case and intends to see it through until justice is served. After several hours, her friends became worried since they knew she would not be separated from Kyra for such a long time. So, they called the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. By early morning, campers on the beach found her beaten and partially clothed body near the water’s edge. An autopsy would further reveal she was beaten with a blunt instrument. Her head

and face suffered massive injury, but her death was determined to be manual strangulation.There were indications of a vicious fight as she fought for her life. Collection of this type of forensic evidence helped to identify those who killed her. Multiple suspects are involved in the murder case. The day after the murder, Galveston Police bloodhounds, the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and Texas Equusearch combed miles BRIDGET GEAREN Page 3A

Bassmaster Elite sets 2018 return to Orange Dave Rogers

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Monday’s announcement confirmed the “NFL of bass fishing” is coming back to Orange April 6-9, 2018. And with it comes the trickle down of moolah. “We had studies done that showed they have a $2.5 million to $3 million impact on the area,” said Joe Love, board chairman of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about B.A.S.S. bringing its fourday Bassmasters Elite series back to the Sabine River for the third time in six years. “It’s a great deal,” Love said. And it should be even better, thanks to a new “no-information” rule. Basically, it means that from the time the 2018 Elite

series schedule was announced Monday morning, anglers are prohibited from soliciting or intentionally receiving information about locating bass in tournament waters. “It’s a good deal for us,” John Gothia, chamber board member and Orange County commissioner, said. “Instead of asking somebody about their local waters, they’re going to have to spend more time here prefishing. For the community,

it’s better for us economically.” After hosting B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Elite tournaments in 2013 and 2015, Orange and the Sabine River hosted a lower level tournament, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open, in June. It was the most competitors for a tournament here, with 364 fishermen competing in 182 boats. “I haven’t seen the final numbers but all the prelimi-

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nary surveys make it look like we had more [hotel/motel] room nights,” Love said. “The Elites won’t be that many, but the Elites coming helps us get these other tournaments. And the crowds are bigger for the Elite tournaments. “Plus the national publicity.” Like its predecessors in Orange, the 2018 Bassmaster Elite tourney here will be joined by the Orange County River Festival with a carnival, food, kids fish tank and live music, a chamber press release said. “There’s no doubt: we treat them better than any place they go,” Love said. “We want them to love Orange. And every time, we get emails, post cards, phone calls after the fact saying ‘We love Orange, ya’ll made us feel welcome.’

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Former councilwoman Beauchamp challenges Burton Dave Rogers

For The Record

A familiar name in Orange County politics is lining up to take on incumbent Precinct 2 County Commissioner Barry Burton in the March 2018 Republican primary election. Teresa Beauchamp, a retired school administrator who was an Orange city council member from 2005 through 2015, announced her intent to enter the race Monday when she filed papers to name a campaign treasurer. On June 30, Mauriceville native Burton announced his intent to run for re-election. “I was expecting I have an opponent,” he said. “I’m willing to stand on my record.” Were Beauchamp to triumph over Burton, she would be the second woman in her family to be a county commissioner. Her mother, Marcelle Adams, was the first female to serve as an Orange County commissioner, when she served two terms in the 1980s. “I’m in it to win it,” Beauchamp declared. “I’m for making Orange County a better place. “We have all these resources that are not being utilized. People who work for the county are being treated poorly. I want to be fair to all

county employees.” In announcing his plans to run for a second four-year term, Burton Burton said, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Orange County and my precinct for the last two and a half years. “We have made great strides in organizing and structuring our county budget and operations to be sustainable and cost effective in the long term. “We have made some hard decisions but the root and motivation for each of those decisions is focused on taking care of your tax dollars and working with resources already available at the county. “There is still work to be done, and I ask that you let me continue to represent you with the same energy and passion for another term.” Beauchamp said she worked in administration for 20 combined years in Vidor, New Caney and Bridge City school districts before retiring. Then she said she was immediately re-hired by West Orange-Cove and spent 11 years there as a principal before retiring

al Planning Commission. As a county commissioner, Burton has been involved in restructuring the county’s EDC and he claims responsibility for bringing aboard executive director Jessica Hill. Under Hill’s leadership, last month the EDC received six inquiries from businesses looking for a place to spend a

The 2nd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids

Teresa Beauchamp, a retired school administrator who was an Orange city council member from 2005 through 2015.

again five years ago. A member of Delta Kappa Gamma educators’ sorority, Beauchamp is a board member for the Friends of the Orange Depot and president of the Ivy League Garden Club. She and husband Frank have one son, Brad, and three granddaughters. Beauchamp said the words “accountability, accessibility, honesty and transparency,” were her touchstomes. Prior to his 2015 election to commissioners court, Burton ran an environmen-

tal abatement and remediation company and was an industrial consultant.

The 2nd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids is coming up. It is on August 8, 2017 at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Claiborne West Park with check-in at 8:30 am. This is a free event for kids ages 8 – 14 to teach them things about the outdoors. Topics will include Bird Migration (It’s a really fun game), Benthos Sampling (kids get to see organisms from different levels of the food web from the bottom of a water body), Insect Netting, Stick art, Recycling/Conservation, and the Snakes of Southeast Texas. Go to Orange. Agrilife.Org to register or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is July 28, 2017.

Since joining the court, economic development of Orange County is Burton’s focus, he said. He is executive administrator to the Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation, he said; a vice president on the board of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation; and second vice president on the Southeast Texas Region-

Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Michigan AUSTIN – Samuel Steel, 22, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being captured Monday in Kalamazoo, MI. Steel, who is a Bloods gang member, was wanted for aggravated robbery. The arrest was the result of a tip, and a reward up to $5,000 will be paid. Working off tip information, the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force coordinated with members of the U.S. Marshals Grand

Rapids Fugitive Task Force to locate and arrest Steel near an apartment complex in western KalSteel amazoo. The Michigan State Police 5th District Fugitive Team also assisted in the arrest. Steel had been wanted since September 2016. In July 2016, he was allegedly involved in an aggravated

combined $7 billion for new plants that would create up to 1,000 jobs. “We’ve spent a lot of time restructuring the EDC and one of the best things we’ve done is to get Jessica Hill away from Jefferson County,” Burton said. “Now we need to get her more tools.”

robbery during the middle of the night at an apartment complex in Copperas Cove (Coryell County). A group of armed male subjects, including Steel, are accused of robbing multiple victims at gunpoint during the incident. So far in 2017, DPS and other agencies have arrested 15 Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives and Sex Offenders, including seven sex offenders and eight gang members, and $40,500 in rewards have been paid for tips that result-

ed in arrests. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST provide information to authorities using one of the five following methods: Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). Text the letters “DPS” – followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone. Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about.

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Re-election bids underway Other elected county officials who have indicated their intent to run for re-election by filing papers to name campaign treasurers are Justices of the Peace Hershel Stagner (Pct. 1) and Joy DuboseSimonton (Pct. 3.) Timothy Chad Jenkins has named a campaign treasurer for the JP Precinct 2 election. Incumbent Derry Dunn has announced his intent to retire at the conclusion of this term. Primary challengers have come forward for both Carlton and Burton. Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels, a former two-term county judge, is seeking to unseat Carlton. Retired school administrator Teresa Beauchamp, a former Orange city council member, seeks the Precinct 2 commissioner position held by Burton. Carlton, a former assistant county attorney, was elected as the leader of Orange County government in Nov. 2014. His first term ends Dec. 31, 2018. “It was almost four years ago that I decided to get into this crazy world of politics,” he told the audience Monday. “At the time, people said ‘Who’s Brint Carlton?’ But that’s OK. I think Orange County was looking for something different with the realization that we couldn’t keep doing things the way we had been. “There’s no reason Orange can’t be better. It’s already great, but we have a lot of resources to be even better.” Carlton’s court has taken a fine-toothed comb approach to county finances, making

cuts and adjustments that have upset many of the 400plus county employees. “I think some of us were brought in to rock the boat around here, and we’ve rocked it,” Carlton said. “Maybe some people think we’ve rocked it too much. “But it’s always the taxpayers who come first. They’re the ones who are footing the bill for what we’re doing, so we need to make sure we’re working for them.” Carlton listed successes that included saving “millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money by decisions on how to restructure some things,” awarding “our first raise employees had received in over four years,” and being able to continue providing services. “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made,” he said. “We’re continuing to make things better in Orange County, and that’s why tonight I’d like to announce my candidacy for re-election as county judge.” Crump, the longest serving commissioner after being elected in 2010, returned to old campaign talks in making official his bid for a third term. “Back then, I told people Orange County doesn’t have any money. Orange County’s got your money,” he said. “Orange County collects money, to spend money. And it’s our job to collect that money and spend it where it’s got to go. And if we’re spending it in places it doesn’t need to go, we’ve got to stop that. “And we’ve made some large strides moving in that

Jimmy Scales Stella Claire was ready to be with her grandfather and stretched her tiny arms out to him. Jimmy was involved in founding the Bridge City High School Baseball Booster Club and the Bridge City Athletic Booster Club, serving as the first president for both organizations and as a past board member. Jimmy was active with the

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direction.” Babin, a former Woodville dentist and mayor who was elected last November to his second two-year term representing Texas’ District 36 in Washington, was excited about the work he and his colleagues are doing since the election of President Donald Trump. He said he was proud of his House colleagues for passing a bill to deny federal grants to sanctuary cities and Kate’s Law, which increases penalties for deported aliens caught trying to re-enter the United States. But those bills, like the Republicans’ effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, still await Senate approval. “We have 52 [Senate] Republicans. You have to have 60 votes to bring something up for a vote,” he said. “I am absolutely joining some of my colleagues in urging what we call the ‘nuclear option’ so we don’t have to have but 51 votes to bring something up.” Babin made it clear he likes what Trump, the former reality TV star, is serving up. “Don’t believe a word you hear in the main stream media about that man right there,” he said, indicating a cardboard cutout of the president leaning on the wall at the back of the room. “They keep saying he’s crazy. He’s crazy like a fox.” Phelan, a Beaumont real estate developer who last November won his second twoyear term to represent Texas House District 21, predicted that Texans will have to stand in longer lines to get state ser-

vices. He said that’s a good thing because it means the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is doing what people want. “One thing I’m proud of is for the second session in a row we passed a budget that is below population growth and inflation,” he said. “We cut a lot. We went past the muscle. I’d say we went down to the bone. To be honest, you will see a slower government, you will see longer wait times when you go get drivers’ licenses. When you graduate from college, it may take a little longer to get that certificate back so you can start work. “That’s the reality of a conservative budget. We did what you sent us to Austin to do and that is to limit the role of government and get as much government out of your life as possible. And I think that’s what we did.” Phelan is set to return to Austin for a month-long special session beginning June 18. And he predicted Monday night a second special session would be called to redraw Congressional and Texas House districts ruled by the federal court to have been drawn to intentionally dilute the clout of minority voters. “I don’t think Southeast Texas will be impacted,” he said. Also at the meeting, David Covey announced the formation of an Orange County Young Republicans club. “Orange County has a diverse population, but we want to get more young people involved,” he said.

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Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross by serving as a board member and as chairman. He was elected to the Orange County Drainage District and served as director and vice president. JImmy was recognized in 2012 for all his labors of love when the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce named him the 2012 Citizen of the Year,

For this, he was deeply humbled. He loved his “furbaby” Phoebe Jean too. The miniature white Schnauzer was his faithful companion. She accompanied him often to city offices and to run errands. Now he is gone, Phoebe Jean waits by the door to see him walk through it once again. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,

at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bridge City Animal Shelter at 295 Bower Dr., Bridge City.

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of the beach and surrounding area. The following weekend they returned to do it all again. While others were sifting through the beach and sand dunes for evidence, deputies swarmed the small community talking to campers, residents and visitors to gather information and pass out flyers. Still, ten years later, thousands of miles covered and the many man-hours investigating the case, nobody has been arrested for Bridget Gearen’s murder. There have been may contributing factors as to why there have not been any arrests in the case so far. One of which is the processing of the DNA. The Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab does testing on things such as trace evidence (i.e., hair, fibers, paint, glass, gunshot residue, shoe prints, tire impressions, etc.), biological evidence/DNA, drugs, blood alcohol, firearms and toolmarks, toxicology, latent fingerprints, questioned documents, digital/multimedia evidence, and specialized photographic requests. The crime lab is backlogged because of a lack of funding, equipment and staffing. They oversee the results for 254 counties. Also inhibiting progress in the case has been the number of people in and out the area. Galveston County and the city is a key tourist area with 70 miles of beachfront and it has heavy industry and the seafood industry. Millions of people travel through the area annually, which can make even the simpler crimes difficult to solve. In addition, one year after the murder Hurricane Ike hit the area hard. It devastated the coastal community and wiped out most of the beach homes on the Bolivar Peninsula. The communities have eventually been rebuilt, but not everyone returned to the area. As a result, Hansen has traveled extensively and talked to many people. In the end, he compiled over 700 pages in the “extraordinarily” large and “complicated” case file. He has turned it over to the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. Now he is anxiously waiting to see if an indictment on the suspects will be handed down by a Grand Jury. However, it will be up to the D.A. if it makes it that far. “I feel very comfortable with the case,” Hansen said confidently. “It’s now in their hands.” While all this was going on, Kyra was growing up with guidance from her father, Brandon Portie. She is now 12 years old and will be going into the seventh grade. With everything that has happened during her life, she says she is doing well. Her dad is “amazing.” Kyra and her dad have started a life outside of Southeast Texas. Together the pair play video games and enjoy cooking desserts. Sometimes she thinks about her mother and said there are times when “it just sucks” that she is not here. However, she does not see it as an obstacle. “It’s something I can live with,” Kyra said. Kyra is in band and has attended band camp. She is not much of an outdoor person although she realizes the importance of being outside. “I usually just chill around the house,” Kyra said. When at home, she enjoys drawing and reading. Kyra plans to pursue music as a career someday. She likes writing music including the lyrics. Her favorite genres include rock, alternative and punk. “It’s an art form that touches people,” Kyra said of music. She said it takes her to another place. It is her hope her music will someday fill other people’s souls and it will take them to new places too. But, for now, she is just trying to figure it all out. Including, just being a 12-year-old girl.

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 12, 2017 and a mess of grandchildren. I’ve never known any finer people than Paul and Nettie. On June 29, a couple of weeks ago, they marked their 70 th anniversary. Congratulations and best wishes.*****Virginia Cox celebrated her 79th birthday July 13. Neighbor Cox got her some flowers. He told her he had gathered them up at the graveyard. Both of them are from East Texas.*****Speaking of East Texas, Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady, born Claudia Alta Taylor, died July 10 at the age of 94. She was buried next to husband Lyndon, former president, at the Johnson Ranch family cemetery.*****Ann Oliver is recovering after having back surgery. She’s getting around slowly.*****Lamar ‘Coco’ Hardin, born in Abbeville, July 16, 1923, turns 84. His family lived on a houseboat/barge and while docked in the small Cajun town, his mom gave birth to the little redhead. (Editor’s note: ‘Coco’ passed away last year. He would have been 94. He was always one of Orange’s lovable characters. He was a flashy dresser and always wore sharp hats. His entire childhood was spent on that barge docked at Orange.*****Twenty-eight year old Bridgett Gearen, of Orange, was brutally murdered at Crystal Beach Sunday.*****A few people having birthdays in the next few days. Carlis Roy, Margie Stephens, Kurt Moerbe, Jessie Brown, Robin Thibodeaux, Paige Williams, Rebecca Toal and Don Fields. (Editor’s note: Today they are 10 years older or gone.)*****Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission president John Dubose has announced that Shawn Davis, Chief of Staff to State Rep. Allen RitTWO PARTY SYSTEM BEST SERVES THE CITIZENS ter, has been selected to become executive director on Sept. 1. He will be formally named on Aug. 15. Davis and To me it seems early for folks to start lining up to run in his wife of 28 years, Tammy, have three children Carly, next year’s local election. The word I’m getting is that Abby and Hunter. (Editor’s note: Shawn is still doing a there will be two commissioners and the county judge fac- good job for SETRPC. Ten years have gone by and now he’s ing opposition. So far it looks like they all will be run- been married to lovely Tammy 38 years.*****GONE BUT ning under the Republican banner. This is a great time, NOT FORGOTTEN: James Hennigan, 78, of Orange, if the Democrats are going to rebuild the local party, to put died July 9. Funeral services were 10 a.m., Friday, July 13. good candidates in every race. They may not win but you He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and have to start somewhere. In local races it’s not the party, VFW, a retired Army Veteran whose 21-year army career it’s the candidate that matters. Good example is city gov- included service in the Korean War and tours in Japan and ernment, school boards, port district, drainage, etc. The Germany. He is survived by his wife, Mae Hendrix Hencandidate is what’s important, not a national party. nigan, sons, Mike and Tony, daughters Patty Morris, When you have just one party fielding candidates, the citi- Carolyn Roland, Janice Hollingsworth, Margie Falgout zens are not best served. For example, three years ago a and Ann Carr, two step sons, Eddie Hendrix and Jimmy county judge was elected with less than 3,000 votes, a Hendrix, numerous grandchildren and great commissioner with less than 1,000 votes; there are 50,000 grandchildren.*****L. J. “T-Not” Feverjean, 76, of Bridge votes in Orange County. With just one party running can- City died Monday, July 9. Funeral services were Thursday, didates, there is no reason to have a November election for July 12. He is survived by his sons Manson and Randy local government. It’s just not right to have just one pri- daughters Melinda Holley and Connie Smith, grandchilmary and have a free ride in November. What Demo- dren Gretchen Feverjean, Ashley Manning, Lindsey crats can do is pick a good candidate and let them have a McGee, Stacey Feverjean, Macy Feverjean and Lauren free ride in the primary and that assures a race in the gen- Dosch. Great grandchildren Harley Manning and Cody eral election, allowing all citizens to participate. It’s not Manning; brothers J.C. Feverjean, Dorris Feverjean just a walk in. I’m not sure of the law, but I believe straight and sisters Nola Landry, Leonie LeMaire, Hazel Brousparty voting will be done away with. As in the last few sard and Eula Mae Lormand.***** Ava Jeanne Crumpler, years that is what has controlled elections in Orange 77, of Bridge City, died Saturday, July 8. Funeral service County, a few people voted straight party and carried was Thursday, July 12. She was preceded in death by her the election. Remember back a few years ago, many of our daughter, Dorothy Faircloth. Those left to cherish her office holders, in office still today, were first elected as memory are her husband, daughters Sherilyn Brister, Democrats for judges, constables, etc. It doesn’t make an Ann Marie Martin and Jana Fisette, sons James M. ounce of difference which party they run under. The party Crumpler, and Stephen D. Crumpler, 17 grandchildren doesn’t make them a good or bad candidate. Remember in and 16 great-grandchildren.*****Lloyd L. Dixon, 86, of local government, the party affiliation has nothing to Orange, died July 15. Service was held Friday, July 20. He do with how a local office holder does their job. Run- was a member of the Masonic Lodge #126 AF and AM of ning under the Democratic Party banner has nothing to Orange and St. John’s Methodist Church. He retired from do with the way a judge will rule. When we choose by the American Bridge Division of United States Steel. Lloyd is candidate rather than the party, we get better office hold- survived by his son, Ronald Dixon brother, Kees Dixon, ers. As citizens we deserve a two party system. That’s not sisters, Veronica Merritt, Geneva Stark, and Lavergne what we’ve had over the last few years and we’ve had some Carpentar, four grandchildren six great-grandchildren bad choices.*****Please come along, I promise it won’t do and several nieces and nephews. you no harm. 40 Years Ago-1977 GOD CALLS JIMMY HOME-HE WILL BE MISSED Golden Triangle Savings and Loan holds grand openAs of late I’ve seen the passing of several lifetime friends. ing in Bridge City.*****Bickham Lincoln-Mercury is sellIn most cases they were people in my age group. As much ing a 1977 Lincoln Towncar, loaded, $10,700. A 1977 Meras it hurts to lose a friend, it’s easier to chalk it off as “well, cury Marque, loaded, $5,959.*****Don Kachtik, Orange it’s just that our time has come.” It’s a lot more difficult in County Extension Agent for the past 16 years, is awarded the case of Jimmy Scales, age 65. He was at least 25 years the Distinguished Service Award by the National Associatoo young to leave us now. Jimmy was in good health. He tion of County Agricultural Agents.*****On Friday, July 29, had just returned from Houston where a melanoma proved the new, million-dollar Orange Library will hold opento be benign. Jimmy and Donna were a couple I envi- ing ceremonies.*****Jan Curlyo celebrates a birthday, also sioned to be here always. They were funny and enjoyable Judy’s brother, Randy Annaud.*****Lewis Gay celebrates to be around. Donna messed with Jimmy all the times. another one.*****Several Orange Countians attended the She’s so sharp and quick on her feet it was hard for him to Doug Kershaw performance in Lake Charles. Doug introget the best of her. He loved every bit of it. Donna says, duced members of his family, including Mama Rita, Una, “I’ve never asked Jimmy to do anything that he didn’t do, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Kershaw and Howard Mayo. After and never said a word about it.” I found him to be the same his show finished, Doug sang a couple of songs at another way. He and Donna were the most accommodating couple club. He was on ABC Monday night and the next week on I’ve ever known. Just ask and they were there to help. Many the Dinah Shore show. Doug, along with Lightening people have told me when they lost a family member Don- Hopkins and Clifton Chenier preformed an outdoor conna was the first to call or come by to do whatever she cert at Broussard’s Ranch in the Lafayette area.*****Joe could. They were that kind of people. When I got the news Runnels, while eating at the new Fisherman’s Reef in Orthat Jimmy had an accident and died I didn’t want to be- ange, swallowed a fish bone and was drinking spoonsful of lieve it. My mind just kept saying, “No, No, Can’t Be.” I lemon juice. Joe’s theory was that the acid in the juice spoke to Donna shortly afterward. It had been a normal would dissolve the bone in his stomach. He never thought day when Jimmy decided to go to their place on Hebert about the acid might burn a hole in his stomach and the Street to mow the lawn. I was still in shock and she ap- bone might fall through it.*****On July 31, if Dennis and peared to just be numb. She spoke about how much he Lynn Hall last that long, they will have been married 10 loved their grandbaby but more so, how much the child years.*****On August 1, Jo Amodeo will have braved 13 adored him. Then she said, “You never know when it’s your years of living with Ace.*****K.U. Davis and Lloyd Hayes time to go. Your time just comes to go.” I know we are have completely renovated Orange Bowling Alley and taught as youngsters not to question God’s will but I will hold grand opening soon.*****Flo and Gene Edgerly, couldn’t help it. I kept saying, “Why, Why Him.” He had along with sons Todd and John and friend Necey Gauthsuch a good life and he was really enjoying it. I have a prob- ier, are attending the state AFL-CIO convention in Austin. lem justifying that sudden death. Jimmy and Donna had Necey called her dad Charles from Sen. Carl Parker’s ofbeen married nearly 44 years. He was just as big a part of fice to wish him a happy birthday.*****Dr. David Olson Donna’s family, the Dorman’s, as he was his own. In later and Tim Lieby ventured to Freeport for a fishing trip. years I called him Judge, but he was so down to earth that They left Friday morning for a Saturday departure. No one it was hard to put him in any category. Most of all, if he knows how many stops they made along the way. could help he would. He really enjoyed serving the Drainage District Board with that group of great folks. He loved A FEW HAPPENINGS Bridge City and was a proud native. He lost his life where he had spent most of his childhood with his many siblings. Thanks to Sue and Tommy Simar I got my fix on figs. There was something special between Jimmy and Donna. Their trees didn’t produce many this years and they had to They were a team. Inseparable. It will be very difficult for fight a raccoon for the few they got. After a couple of ather and the children, who admired him so much. Jimmy tempts they got the old coon trapped and hauled him off to a passed away July 8. Funeral service will be held Thursday, new reservation without fig trees. Anyway, Sue brought a July 13, 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church. Visitation couple of gallons. I over ate my share raw and my belly will be Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Claybar Funeral fussed about it. The rest I’m putting in preserves. Thanks to Home in Bridge City. He was a good man. I’m sure God those good folks for the fig fix.*****The Wednesday Lunch had a good reason to call him home. May he rest in peace. Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and at JB’s BarPlease see obituary. beque next week. Everyone welcome.*****The city of Pinehurst will be searching for a new mayor when Pete Runnels TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME gives the job up. The former judge is throwing his hat in the 10 Years Ago-2007 ring for county judge in next year’s election. My best guess, and also a great choice for Pinehurst mayor, is Dan Mohan, The Record Newspapers published a feature story on former councilman and mayor of Orange. Dan, not only a Nettie and Paul Roy, who marked their 60 th anniversary great guy, but very knowledgeable, won’t need on the job on June 29. Childhood sweethearts, they began their long training. Also he brings peaches from central Texas to his life’s journey together when they were 6 year old play- friends. That proves he’s a good old boy and would make mates. Both are 1946 graduates of St. Mary High School in Pinehurst, like Pete, a good mayor.*****A few folks we downtown Port Arthur. (Editor’s note: This writer has know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. July 12: known that great couple for many years. They raised four Our buddy Christy Khoury celebrates today. We are proud fine sons that have produced some lovely daughter-in-laws

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of our county auditor. Lana Griffith, a nice lady who will help you stay healthy, has a birthday on this day as does Craig Simmons, Dera Breaux and Terry Myer. Celebrities celebrating today are actor Bill Cosby, 79, entrepreneur Richard Simmons, 68, actor Steve Howay, 39.*****July 13: Ms. Ginny Cox turns 89 today. She’s a resident of Golden Years Nursing Home which I believe is a nice place to live. Neighbor Cox, her husband of 68 years, visits with her every day. Also celebrating today are Julie Kahla, Donna Peterson, Coach Billy Bryant and Steve Sarver. Joining them are actors Harrison Ford, 74, Patrick Stewart, 76 and Cheech Marin, 70.*****July 14: Dee’s other half, Calvin Rutledge, David’s big brother, celebrates today. So does retired school principal Ella Stuebing and BCISD elementary teacher Melani Woodruff and Lance George. They are joined by actor Sean Flynn, 27 Bonnie Sveen, 28 and MMA fighter Connor McGregor, 28.’*****July 15: Pretty Peggy Claybar, David’s better half and the daughter of Bill Stringer, celebrates today. We’ve known Peggy since she was a young puppy. Celebrating also is a great guy, Tommy Harmon, longtime married to a Cajun girl from Abbeville, Orange City Councilman Larry Spears, Jr., whose dad was also a good friend of ours. We always remember Larry Jr., as a great athlete. Tracy Addison, another guy we’ve known since he was a pup, celebrates today. Cassey Polk, in BCISD Administration office has a big birthday. Having birthdays today also are singer Linda Ronstadt, 70 and actor Travis Fimmel, 37. *****July 16: Everyone knows Preston Fuller so everyone should know today is his birthday. A little girl we knew down the street as Carlis Reed, now Carlis Roy, a retired teacher and longtime bride of Brad Roy, celebrates today. Celebrities celebrating today are actors Will Ferrell, 49 and Corey Feldman, 45, former football coach Jimmy Johnson, 73.****July 17: Our longtime friend Ms. Eddie Pratt celebrates today. We hope she’s enjoying good health. Also celebrating are fire fighter Daniel Eaves, Deborah Ashcraft and Harold Lonadier. Country singer Luke Bryan, 40 and actor David Hasselhoff, 64 are also having birthdays today.*****July 18: Former Bridge City manager Don Fields, is a year older today. Also pretty Sandra Navarro, Cheryl Richard and Cynthia Chataignier. Movie actor Vin Diessel, 49, Michael Huisman, 35 and actress Kristen Bell, 36 celebrate today also.*****Texas governor Greg Abbott calls for a special session beginning July 18. It will be a 30 day session. It appears that U.S. Senate Republicans are nowhere near having enough votes to pass a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. So far the Trump administration hasn’t passed one bill that would become law.As we approach Trump’s first six months in office the slate of accomplishments is bare. With next year’s elections coming up, any bill not passed by September is dead in the water as legislators start devoting full time to their reelections. This is probably the first time in U.S. history that so little has been accomplished in the first six months.*****Meanwhile, U.S. Golf Association Executive Directory Mike Davis told members of the USGA’S committee that Donald Trump threatened to sue the organization if it moved the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open from Trump National Golf Club in Bedminister, New Jersey. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Chotile Comeaux, a single mom, was afraid her 12-yearold boy child, Tee Mac, wouldn’t turn out too good him. Clotile talk to Fatter Vincent an axe da priest him, would he counsel wit da boy. Fatter said to send him over. Da priest wasn’t sure how to get tings going so he axe da boy, “Tee Mac, where is God?” Da boy he don’t say nutten. Fatter Vincent axe again, “Son, where is God?” Tee Mac, him still say nutten. Fatter Vincent, him, is getting a little aggravated him. Da priest say, “Tee Mac, for da alas time, where is God hanh?” Tee Mac him jump out of da chair and run like hell all da way home and hid in da closet. After a couple hours of searching his brother, Alfred, found Tee Mac. He say, “Tee Mac, wat you doing hiding in dat closet, hanh?” Tee Mac answer, “Alfred, I’m not xactly sure, me, but God him is missing and day tink we got him.” CES’T TOUT President Trump attended the G-20 Summit but he really wasn’t a part of it. He let his daughter Ivanka represent the United States. The President had bigger fish to fry. He’s the one who ended up, however, in the hot grease. His long awaited meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin was orchestrated ahead of time by their hired guns. The twosome was like the mob of old, New York Italian boss, Don Corleone, confronting the Jewish Florida mob boss, Meyer Lansky. None of the old New York mob bosses were a match with Meyer, the same position Trump found himself in going up again Putin. Vladimir had ‘The Donald’ agreeing with anything he said. For Trump it was a disaster. He made a series of amateur blunders in attempting to sell to the American people that Putin will be held accountable with an agreement to open a joint Russian-American cyber security center. What a ridiculous idea. Moscow is busting a gut in laughter. Instead of defending against the Russians, Trump wants to hand them the keys to our computers. Vladimir denied that Russia interfered in our presidential election. Trump said time to move on, case closed. Trump can only hope that is the end. There is way more information to come to the surface about the Russian connection. The Donald Jr. case is only one. We may never know what is going on ‘under the table’ between those two, but one thing that’s a sure bet, Trump wants to run the country like a mob boss. He’s smart enough not to cross Putin. Whatever he has on ‘The Donald’ is so strong Grandma’s lye soap can’t wash it off. The American people have a right to feel insecure about what a great deal Trump has made with Putin., his new best bud. What’s happening to our country is really scary when you look at the big picture. We have yet to find out what is hidden in Putin’s box of secrets and the knots he has tied Trump in. We haven’t heard the last, the investigation goes on.*****Well, my time is up, thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover. Don’t miss Capt. Dickie, Capt. Chuck and Kaz, along with all our good features. Take care and God bless.

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Second Chance Consignment To all Consigners: Urgent message, we will be closing the store in the near future please call or come by for details. is ad serves as a attempt to notify of our decision. To all others watch for upcoming sales they will be posted. As of this time we no longer will be signing any new consignments.

Tent Revival at Solid Rock Baptist Church A Tent Revival will be held Wednesday, July 12th - Friday, July 14th at Solid Rock Baptist Church located at 1207 Link Ave in Orange. Various pastors will be bringing forth the word, including Pastor Curley Richard, with Live Music at 7 pm nightly. For more information please call 409-229-6672. Everyone is invited.

Summer nights at Old First Orange Baptist Old First Orange Baptist Church is doing Summer nights on Wednesdays for the month of July. e next Wednesday, July 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm with a Ninja Disiples Night for ages 4 yrs thru 6th Grade. ere will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. e church is located at 7925 IH 10 in Orange (service road at Hwy. 62 ). You can contact the church at 409-745-1901 for more information.

El Bethel Missionary to hold Fried Fish Lunch e El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 704 N. 12th St. in Orange, will be holding a Southern Fried Catﬁsh plate lunch fund raiser on Friday, July 14th from 9 am to 2 pm. e meal will consist of Fried Fish, potato salad, dirty rice, green beans, bread, cake and a soda for $8.00. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available by calling 409-883-8996 to order. Delivery will be available for 5 or more dinners.

Complete Staffing collecting Samaritan’s Purse items Complete Staffing is a drop off location for the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox drive. We are having a Christmas in July collection drive to fill average sized shoe boxes with small toys and toiletry items for kids. I am requesting that the local chambers assist us in our efforts. If you are able to advertise our information on your Facebook page or send out emails to the members we would appreciate it. Hopefully local businesses will jump on board and ask their employees to at least bring an item or two from a local dollar store to fill boxes. If you can help us get the word out we would appreciate it! I attached a brochure along with some labels

Starlight celebrates Pastor, First Lady e Starlight Church of God in Christ church family, at 2800 Bob Hall Rd., invite you to join them for their 30th Pastor and Wife Appreciation Service from July 13th-16th. Services begin ursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and the conclusion of this grand occasion is Sunday at 3:30p.m. e Special Guest Speaker on Sunday will be Bishop Designee, Destry Bell, Sr. Pastor of Christ Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, Missouri City, TX. Come help us celebrate our Pastor E.B. Lindsey and First Lady Lindsey.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Bar-B-Q dinners e Fraternal Order of Eagles will be selling Bar B Q dinners on ursday, July 13 at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. e dinners will consist of leg quarters, link, potato salad, beans, pickles, onions and bread. e dinners will sell for $8.00. Stop by and get a dinner, you can dine in or carry out. Call ahead at 409-886-7381 and order ahead or if delivery is needed, we can deliver.

Salvation Army Craft day Have an unﬁnished craft project? Come join us on Saturday July 15th from 9-5 at Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange, TX.. ere is a $25.00 donation which all proceeds go to the food pantry. ere will be door prizes, games, lunch and snacks provided. You just need to bring your own project. Come for a day of fun, crafts, and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

Master Gardeners Monthly Meeting e OCMGA will have their monthly meeting ursday, July 13, in the Dupont Room at the Orange County EXPO Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orangeﬁeld (Exit 869S oﬀ IH10). We start at 6PM with a pot luck supper follow with a business meeting at 6:30. About 7PM, Claire Smith will present a program on seed saving. e public is welcome to come learn how to collect and what to do with the seeds to preserve them for seasons

to come. If you have any questions, please check our website http:txmg.org/orange

ister you can email marilyn@faithorange.org or call the church oﬃce at 409-886-1291.

VFW Post 2775 Meeting

Orange County Beekeepers

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 Auxiliary will hold the next auxiliary meeting at 7 pm on July 18th at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North. For further information, contact President Cathie Duhon at 409-553-6180.

We are a group of local beekeepers working together to help each other and facilitate beekeeping in the Orange area. We welcome area beekeepers and others interested in beekeeping. Hive ownership is not required.Meetings are the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month 6 pm at LA Cantina Restaurant 2907 MacArthur Drive Orange Texas. Guest speakers are generally scheduled each month with special guest speakers include Cameron Crane Texas Beekeepers Association Area 6 Director in June.

El Bethel Missionary Baptist 68th Anniversary e El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 704 N. 12th St. in Orange, invites you to their Sixty-Eighth Church Anniversary on Sunday, July 23rd at 3:30 pm. e theme for this service is “Celebrate God’s Faithfulness” (Deuteronomy 7:9). Special guest will be Pastor Ronnie A.E. Crockett, Sr., and the Mt. Olive Missionary BC family of Orange, Tx. Also there will be former members of El Bethel in attendance as special guests.

VFW Post 2775 plan Korean War presentation Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary will host a slide show depicting events from the beginning of the Korean Conﬂict to the signing of the 'truce', followed by recognition of all Korean Veterans present. FREE to the public, the program will take place at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North on Wednesday, July 26th at 6:30 pm. For further information, contact Jeanette Clark at 409-883-0264.

New Anointing Church Church to hold BBQ Fundraiser, Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 10am - 3pm. We will be selling 2 meat dinners with a Link & Leg Qtr., bread, potato salad, baked beans, dessert, and drink for $8.00. e church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87, Orange, Texas. For more information call 7469515.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host YOGA class YOGA Classes w/ Lauren Cowart coming to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. e Open Heart Flow will meet each ursday at 6:00 pm. Open your heart to experience the ﬂow of positive balancing energy for body, mind, and spirit. It’s not just for gals either, guys, Broga is a thing now – very cool! Namaste!

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e Golden K Kiwanis meets at 9:30 a.m. for a Dutch treat breakfast each Wednesday, at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. As usual, the media is welcome with a complimentary breakfast. e speaker for Wed., July 12 - a Board meeting will be held at 9 a.m. before the 9:30 a.m. breakfast and 10 a.m. meeting. Jack McKinney will illustrate basic exercises and moves of Tai Chi, as he is a certified instructor of the self-discipline form. Wed., July 19 - Lois Ferrell and friends present their enthusiastic experiences from a recent trip through the Panama Canal. Wed., July 26 - Mallorie Henning of Frey's Landscape in Orange will present facts about her passion, landscaping, and discuss various jobs, such as landscaping the historical Orange Train Depot, among others. Wed., Aug. 2 - Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agent, will review her busy summer with cooking, canning, and sewing classes off FM 1442 for youngsters. Dutch treat breakfast orders are TAKEN at 9:30 a.m. Speakers begin at 10:15 a.m. All meetings adjourn at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) and media receive complimentary breakfasts. Please arrive before 9:15 a.m., as we start each meeting at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast, then continue with speaker(s) at 10:15 a.m., finishing at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals.

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 988-9886 or 474-2171 for more info. Calls are kept Conﬁdential.

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

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host Ivy Dugas for a dance on ursday, July 27th. For more information, please call 409-8869738.

Youth Beginners Only Sewing Class Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a three day Beginners Only Sewing Camp for youth ages 8-14. Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Youth Beginners Sewing Tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 20. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the oﬃce. Classes will be held July 11th thru July 19th, 10 am to 2 pm inside the Orange County Expo and Convention Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $15 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to H.O.P.E. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and drink each day. Please do not bring your sewing machine, we will provide them for you. For questions, call the AgriLife oﬃce at 409-882-7010.

Table Manners & Etiquette for Youth Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a 2 part series on Table Manners and Etiquette for

Youth Ages 8 – 14. Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Table Manners and Etiquette tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 15. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the office. Classes will be held July 24th and 25th, 9 am to 1 pm at the AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $10 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to Orange County 4-H. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-8827010.

Youth Canning Class Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a hands on canning class for Youth Ages 8 – 14. Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Youth Canning Class Tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 15. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the office. Classes will be held July 26th, 9 am to 1 pm at the AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $25 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to H.O.P.E.. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-8827010.

Clover Kids Day Camp Adventures Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a 3 day camp for Clover Kids ages 5 to 8. Registration will open online June 1st, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Clover Kids Camp tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 60. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering June 1st by calling the oﬃce. Camp will be held August 1st thru 3rd, 1 pm to 4 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $20 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 17th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to Orange County 4-H. For questions, call the AgriLife oﬃce at 409-882-7010.

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.

First Baptist Church Pre-k Registration for the fall 2017 semester beginning Sept 5,2017 is now in progress. Registration forms may be picked up Tuesday and ursdays between 8am and 2pm in the Pre-K oﬃce. Registration fee is $75 and the monthly fee is $180. If you have questions please call. e phone number for Pre-K is 735-3583 or Mrs. Nelly at 7355153.

Orange County Historical Society to meet e Orange County Historical Society will have it’s third quarterly program on Aug.1 at 6:30 pm with a tour of the Heritage House Museum. e Heritage House Museum located at 905 W. Division Avenue. Participants will meet in the adjoining oﬃce building. Please RSVP by accessing the Orange County Historical Society on Facebook or calling 409-988-4409. e public is invited to attend.

Faith United Methodist Church VBS e Faith United Methodist Church invites your child / children to join them July 24th - 28th for Vacation Bible School. Hero Central VBS will be held from 9 am to noon at the church. To reg-

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Deaths and Memorials

James “Jimmy” Scales, 65, Bridge City James “Jimmy” Scales, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will JAMES ‘JIMMY’ follow at Dorman SCALES Cemetery in Orange.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1951, Jimmy was the son of James Scales, Jr. and Sybil Goulas. He was the owner of Scales Construction, served as Municipal Judge in Bridge City for 21 years, and was Chairman for Southeast and Deep East Texas Red Cross. He was very involved in his community, was Vice President of the Orange County Drainage District, past Booster President for Bridge City High School, volunteered with the Bridge City Little League, and was voted Bridge City Citizen of the Year in 2012. Jimmy enjoyed playing golf, and spending time with his granddaughter, Stella Claire, who he loved so much and was very proud of. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, community, and his fur baby, Phoebe Jean, who followed him everywhere he went. Jimmy was a loving, devoted, and thoughtful husband, father, and Papa.He was preceded in death by his mother, Sybil; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack and Vivian Dorman.Jimmy is survived by his father, James Scales, Jr.; his loving wife of 43 years, Donna Scales; children, Jackie Scales, of Bridge City, James Scales IV and partner Cade Buller, of Bridge City, and Jerrid Scales and wife Alyssa, of Orangefield; granddaughter, Stella Claire Scales; siblings and their spouses, Johnny and Brenda Scales, Christy and Jessie Gonzales, Cyndie and Vance Chauvin, Susan Scales and Gail Barnhart, Kendall and Lisa Scales, Nancy and Lonny Biri, and Jodie and Andrew VanChau; and his brothers-in-law, Johnny and Connie Dorman and Larry Dale Dorman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bridge City Animal Shelter at 295 Bower Dr., Bridge City, TX 77611.

Michael Brian Hebert, 67, Bridge City Michael Brian Hebert, long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, died and gave his last breath to the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at his home in Bridge City.A Christian home going will be celebrated in his honor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, MICHAEL 2017, at Faith Harbor BRIAN HEBERT Assembly of God Church in Port Acres. Celebrating “Jesus Christ and Him Crucified” in a worshipful resurrection service, Pastor Lynne Parker- his beloved home church pastor- will officiate. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, to Theodore and Una Mae (Boudreaux) Hebert on February 20, 1950, he married southern belle Margie Lynn (Durham) Hebert on November 5, 1973.A well-known athlete for the Bridge City Cardinals class of ’69- and a well-respected industrial worker for Turner Industries- he was a faithful friend and true fisher of men to the lost and outcast. Mentored by Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and his own spiritual father,

Tommy Johnson, this cowboy stood tall among men with his plain spoken Cross-ofChrist Gospel poetry. A leader of men, he was also influenced for Christ his two brothers and five sisters as the first born of his family.He is preceded in death by his mother, Una Mae Hebert; father, Theodore Hebert; sister, Marlene Lochamy; and brother, Owen Hebert- all of Bridge City.He is survived by his wife, Margie Lynn Hebert of Bridge City; sons, Joseph Brian Hebert of Denham Springs, and Clint Brian Hartsfield of Beaumont; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hebert; grandsons, Aaron Michael Watson of Bridge City, and Brain Cole Hartsfield of Beaumont; granddaughters, Shiloh Grace Watson of Bridge City, and Georgia Marie Hebert of Denham Springs; step-mother, Mary Lou Hebert of Bridge City; brother, Adrian Hebert of Bridge City; and sisters, Mary Hebert and Carmel Williams of Bridge City, Elizabeth Boren of Tyler, and Melanie Bellard of Orangefield.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation toward funeral expenses to Margie Hebert at 5210 Victory Lane, Orange, TX, 77630.

Burton “Buddy” Pousson, 91, Orange Burton “Buddy” Pousson, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in BURTON ‘BUDDY’ Orange. Officiating POUSSON will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Sour Lake, Texas, on December 29, 1925, Buddy was the son of Ignace J. Pousson and Alice Pousson. He was a supervisor at Sun Oil Company and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was an alter server for decades at St. Mary Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Buddy was the epitome of a true southern gentleman. He was always polite, dressed to impress, and spent his life with and for his church. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rosel Pousson; his parents; brother, William “Dub” Pousson; sister, Doris Noblitt; nephew, Jimmy Noblitt; great-neice, Amber Pousson; sisters-in-law, Anna Heil, Agnes Kamin, and Mary Lesmeister; and brothersin-law, Karl Lesmeister, Josef Lesmeister, August Lesmeister, and Valentin Lesmeister. Buddy is survived by his nieces and nephews, Charles Pousson and wife Carolyn, of Fred, Bobby Pousson and wife Sherry, of Mauriceville, Donna Lane and husband Joe, of Nederland, Johnny Pousson and wife Shantell, of Fanette, Mary Ann Folsom and husband Robert, of Orange, Joey Lesmeister and wife Vallie, of Orange, Cathy Black and husband Gary, of Kerville, and Margitte Mulleŕ, Karl Lesmeister, Monica Lesmeister, Renate Braedel, Heidi Mautino, Maria Lesmeister, and Elizabeth Kamin, all of Germany. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Pousson, Bobby Pousson, Johnny Pousson, Robert Folsom, Joey Lesmeister, Karl Mayer, and Gary Back. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary Catholic School at 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange, TX 77630. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers Penny, Dell, Chanet, and Southeast Texas Hospice for their wonderful care and support.

Local country music group Country Outkasts will make its first ever appearance at Rikenjaks South Street location on Saturday, July 15, at 500 South St. in Vidor. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Orange welcomes new spot; wrestling, Hank Jr. visit region By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Another fine weekend of entertainment is in store for residents of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, including some quality family enjoyment with wrestling in downtown Beaumont and the official grand opening of a venue in Orange, Joe’s Just One More. Be sure to visit for updated information on artists and venues, and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily listings and announcements. Wednesday, July 12 Perkins Road @ Blue Martini Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bishop Gunn @ Madison’s Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks Two for the Road @ Rush Lounge Tim Burge @ Tradewinds Tavern Dustin Westbrook @ e West ursday, July 13 Charlie Robison and Bruce Robison @ Jefferson eatre Jason Miller Band @ Blue Martini Alex Rozell @ Café Del Rio Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Gabe Cosby @ e Grill Brian Racca Jr. @ Koozie’s Drive ru Shawn and Mo @ e Lamplighter Lounge Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market Sabine River Brass Band, Caleb and e Homegrown Tomatoes, Pug Johnson @ e Logon Café Britt Godwin and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Carl and Atlanta @ Madison’s

Comedian Ron White will appear at the Golden Nugget Casino on Saturday, July 15. Curse and the Cure @ Neches Brewing Company Sean Gasaway @ e Neches River Wheelhouse John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Jude Moreau @ Pine Tree Lodge Tin Pan Alley @ Rancho Grande Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Mark Nesmith @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, July 14 Hank Williams Jr. @ H2O Pool at Golden Nugget Casino Electric Circus @ Blue Martini e Cadillacs @ e Boudain Hut Zach Gonzalez @ e Boudain Hut North Bryce Shaver @ Café Del Rio Choke, Vermilion Whiskey, Sideburner, Hell Camino @ e Center Stage Pug Johnson @ Dylan’s Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Curtis Grimes @ e Gig Junior Gordon @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill

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Abe Manuel Jr. and Cajun Invasion @ Joe’s Just One More Josh Taylor @ e L Bar Brad Brinkley @ Larry’s French Market About Last Night @ e Lone Wolf Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County My Beautiful Disaster, Fresh Hits @ Madison’s Double Dee @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Signature @ Old Town Tavern Bar Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Phil’s on the Hill Neil Dover @ Pine Tree Lodge Testify, Hollywood Skunks @ e Red Room Honey Jar, Rikenjaks @ Rikenjaks-LC e Teague Brothers Band @ Rikenjaks South Street Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ irsty’s Frayed Soul @ West Cal Arena Saturday, July 15 Hurricane Pro Wrestling “Riot” @ Beaumont Civic Center Ron White (Comedian) @ Golden Nugget Casino Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ 770 Club – Raywood Electric Circus @ Blue Martini e Cadillacs @ e Boudain Hut Touching Hearts @ Café Del Rio Alter Ego @ e Capri Club Dick LeMasters and Douglas Greer @ Cotton Creek Winery

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Pictured Left to Right: Chamber President/Ambassador Elyse Thibodeaux, Penny LeLeux, and Gerald LeLeux Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening? is Chamber Business of the Month for July e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that What’s Happening Orange County? has been named Member of the Month for July 2017. Owner Penny LeLeux accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Chamber President/Ambassador Elyse ibodeaux, at the July Networking Coffee hosted by Sabine River Ford. What’s Happening Orange County? received gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Candi’s Designs, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Complete Staffing, and Neches Federal Credit Union. Penny LeLeux was born and raised in Orange County. Her roots run deep. She lives on land that has been in her family for over 150 years, surrounded by family members. Penny has an extensive background promoting the arts and entertainment. She spent nine years honing her abilities and adding to her toolbox of promotional skills working for the Record Newspapers. In 2014 she began ‘What’s Happening Orange County?’ a Web site and Facebook page promoting the fun aspects of Orange County with a calendar of events, fundraisers, educational opportunities and more. She also helps promote Golden Triangle businesses with a business directory located on the Web site at . In February of 2016, she started a sister site, e Hub-Outside the OC offering events and info from Lake Charles to Galveston and beyond. In July 2014, What’s Happening Orange County? hosted the very first National Dance Day event in Orange County, partnering with the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau. It was a huge success with over

300 in attendance with just three and a half weeks of preparation time from inception to completion. is celebration of dance consists of performances by dance groups from all over SETX, audience participation in line dances and the National Dance Day oﬃcial routine. e event continues to grow. Last year, Lauren Froderman, winner of So You ink You Can Dance season 7 came to Orange for the event. Dance classes were added and about 35 youngsters that don’t have the opportunity to take dance classes, was able to have a beginner class with a celebrity instructor. ey also were able to make a small donation to Orange Community Players, Inc. from a meet and greet held at the theater. ey collected school supplies for Back to Orange County with the Business Voices “Fill My Ride” campaign and oﬀered Special Angels Rodeo the opportunity to have a food booth at NDD to fundraise for their event. Lauren is returning this year, as the event moves to the Beaumont Civic Center. Area underprivileged youngsters will once again have the opportunity to dance along with other area dancers. In addition to being Bridge City Chamber Business of the Month, What’s Happening Orange County was also named Outstanding Media Partner for the Arts and Humanities 2016 by Southeast Texas Arts Council and OC National Dance Day was named one of “12 Must Do” events for 2017 in Southeast Texas Events Book. e goal of What’s Happening Orange County? is to continue to do everything possible to promote Orange County and Southeast Texas in a positive light.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 6th for the re-opening of Merle Norman and Milli Kids Boutique. New Owners, Erica and Stephanie Edgerly, are natives of Orange County and Erica was an employee of the store’s previous owner. For more information on the products and services Merle Norman offers call 409-883-3360 or visit them at 2224 MacArthur Dr.

Hank Williams Jr. will bring his special brand of entertainment to the Golden Nugget Casino this Saturday.

Fun Flamethrowers @ Crying Eagle Brewery ick as ieves @ Dylan’s Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Zane Williams @ e Gig Kay Miller @ e Grill Billy Beaumont @ Hamilton’s Restaurant and Bar Johnny Lee, George Dearborne and Branded @ Honky Tonk Texas Rob Copeland and e Outsiders @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Abe Manuel Jr. and Cajun Invasion, John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws, Bronco Junior @ Joe’s Just One More Rod Rishard @ e L Bar Lake Charles Symphony @ Lake Charles Civic Center Still Cruisin’ @ Larry’s French

From Page 1B Market About Last Night @ e Lone Wolf Aaron Williams @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-county Organic Radio @ Madison’s Alex Rozell, Cody Schaeﬀer, Pug Johnson, Wes Hardin, Billy Beaumont @ Neches Brewing Company Pea Patch Orchestra @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Ryan Harris and Killin’ Time @ Pine Tree Lodge e Beginning, Aedra, I Welcome Judgement, e Fractal Eﬀect, Skanky Dave and the Bumpin’ Uglies, Telliurian, Aurum, @ e Red Room Fresh Hits, Renda Ruiz @ Rikenjaks-LC Country Outkasts @ Rikenjaks South Street Alex Rozell @ e Rodair Roadhouse

Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Tammy’s Smokin’ Joe Soliz @ Texas Ave. Tavern e Disgustoids, Here/After, We Are Wombat @ Texas Rose Saloon Billy Beaumont @ irsty’s Barry Badon @ Wayne’s Bar and Deli Sunday, July 16 Monique McCain @ Blue Martini Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar e Cadillacs @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Matt Ash @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Billy Poullard @ Pine Tree Lodge Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks-LC

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D-Play @ Rush Lounge Paul Orta Blues Jam @ Texas Ave. Tavern Morgan Mitchum and Aaron Sterling @ e West Monday, July 17 Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Evan Bartels @ Mackenzie’s Pub Ronnie Fruge @ RikenjaksLC Racheal and Ian @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, July 18 Caleb Williams @ Dylan’s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Billy Beaumont and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Caleb Paul @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

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Some trips more fun than others COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

SOME TRIPS MORE MEMORABLE THAN OTHERS I have no idea how many times I have been asked by good friends that I occasionally fish with, “When are you going to put all of the crazy things that have happened on past guide trips on paper.” My pat answer has always been, “What happens in the boat stays in the boat.” e incidents most re-visited over the years range from, “You’ve got to be kidding?” to downright amusing and all are best left for whiling away otherwise boring periods of very little fish catching. Last week, one of the guests of a client I have fished for years, asked if I remembered him when he was introduced. “Do you remember the little boy that hooked you in the butt with a topwater on Toledo Bend,” he asked. “I am that same kid... Jacob Swire. I cried all night long.” Now, a chemical engineer with two kids of his own prompted my asking, “Do your kids fish?” “ey love it,” he replied. Jacob was five years old when his dad lifted him over the side of my boat for an afternoon of chasing school bass. e school bass were indeed doing their thing, but we were greeted with a full measure of a 102 degree day as we idled away from the shaded boat stalls. We had yet to reach the boat lane and the freckled face youngster had already downed one of the two bottles of root beer his Dad felt he might need for an afternoon of fishing. I was not sure how he equated his six pack of beer with two bottles of soda but I knew I could cut the trip short if necessary. e lake was as flat as a mirror and the bass were schooling in every direction. is was back in the day when the majority of the bass were keepers and there was very little boat traffic. e only flaw in the perfect scenario was that Jacob had no idea how to cast any kind of rod. Rather than stop long enough for me to help the youngster get started, Dad insisted that I stay on the troll motor as he didn’t want to waste a minute

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Everyone is anxious to see if J.J. Watt returns in full force with the Houston Texans this season. Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, missed much of last seaosn with a back injury.

Football season really not that far away KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Although major league baseball claims that last night’s annual All-Star game was at the halfway point in the season, both NFL and college football players are getting their bodies prepared for the upcoming training camps, which begin in only a couple of weeks. e NFL camps begin in two weeks, while the collegians start sweating through drills the ﬁrst part of August. In both cases, there are more players trying to make their respective teams than the limited number of roster spots will allow. So the players are going to have to grind their way through the tedious drills and skull sessions that are so prevalent when the training camps actually begin. ere are plenty of eyes focused on the Houston Texans, who will oﬃcially start their two-a-day sessions on July 26 at e Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. W. Va. Houston opens the exhibition season on Aug. 9 at Carolina and then returns home to

meet the New England Patriots Aug. 19. e New Orleans Saints used e Greenbrier for the last three seasons. e other two pre-season games are at New Orleans on Aug. 26 and then wind up with the high-rising Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 31 at NRG Stadium in Houston. One of the biggest question marks facing the Texans this season in the status of three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J Watt, who missed most of last season with a back injury. Texan coaches are anxious to see Watt rejoin the league’s top defense opposite Jadeveon Clowney at end when they participate in fullcontact drills at e Greenbrier. Clowney should be completely healed from the sore ankle he got during the OTAs in May. Last season he had 52 tackles and six sacks and is confident another dominant year lies ahead, according to an article appearing in the Houston Chronicle last week. Another position that should get plenty of attention is at quarterback where Head Coach Bill O’Brien already has named Tom Savage as his No. 1 quarterback. is will be the first time Savage has been in the starting role as the fourth-round pick in the 2014 draft hopes to bolster an offense that averaged a mere 17.4

points per game last season. Waiting in the wings will be the 2017 ﬁrstround pick Deshaun Watson, who led the Clemson Tigers to a national championship earlier this year and is carefully watching and listening to both Savage and back-up Brandon Weeden. O’Brien told the Chronicle last week that Watson is not nearly where he needs to be if he expects to be a full-time starter in the NFL, but that he notices a lot of qualities a head coach likes. “We put a lot on his plate during the spring and he handled it very well,” O’Brien said. e Rice Owls will kick oﬀ the 2017 College Football Season when they meet Stanford at Sydney, Australia. e game begins at noon August 27 in Australia, but can be seen in Houston at 9 p.m. on Aug. 26. According to an article in Sunday’s Houston Chronicle, college football is bigger and brighter every year on opening weekend. “What are the chances that two blue bloods meet in the season opener and again in the national title game in the same stadium?” the article asks.

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Just stick to the plan OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Sticking to the plan As I ease the truck forward out of the launch I can already see the blur of motion in the rear view mirror, a cat squirrel w i t h Costa Del Mar sunglasses disguised as a fisherman has begun to clean and straighten up what little mess that has been made in the 5 whole minutes he has been on board. I patiently wait at the dock until the deck of his ultra cool Hell’s Bay Waterman is exactly as he likes it and ready for my arrival. My partner for the day and the one responsible for the immaculate appearance of the boat is none other than my good friend Captain James Trimble, or as most folks know him “Capn Trim”. Trim has been bitten by the shallow water bug and it has infected his entire world to say the least. e guy is an extremely talented and accomplished fisherman in just about any depth of water or under any set of circumstances but the chasing fish in the skinny stuff is a new and challenging concept that he has fallen in love with. His enthusiasm for the sport and this style of fishing is how we became friends and it’s what makes those days on the water fishing together that much better. Our trip goal was to find fish

for some upcoming trips with clients who wanted to chase fish in the shallow marshes. First order of business was to formulate a game plan based on a few factors. First were weather conditions, especially wind. Since we were in Trim’s skiff the thought of tackling Sabine lake open water in high winds was not anywhere on the “to do” list. Calm mornings meant running as far south as possible and fishing our way back in order to have the wind and seas in our favor. I know each of us has a go to weather source either on the web, tv or radio, mine is and I live and die with their wind forecast. According to the website the wind was due to kick up strong around noon so we opted for a big run at daylight which worked out perfectly. Our first stretch of water found us trying to locate fish with lures that allowed us to cover large amounts water. Topwater plugs, spoons, and spinnerbaits are perfect for this task. Once a fish or two was caught then a more refined approach begins. Figuring out the pattern and then establishing which lure offers up the best odds of consistently catching those fish was the next goal. I have to admit that I am guilty of not changing from topwater plugs to other offerings that may catch more fish due to the fact that the surface strikes are just way more fun. I know I could catch more fish on a weightless soft plastic or a spoon but it just doesn’t do it for me sometimes. Guilty as charged. e first redfish of the day took a mighty swipe at the She Pup I was throwing and missed the first time only to come back and finish the job. It was not long before we had

another solid tournament class fish inhale the same plug. Both fish were solid 7 pounders and that proved to be a great start. A short trip down the same shoreline produced another quality fish from almost the same type structure, a pattern was starting to form. After a few pictures and a nice release of that fish it was my turn to push the boat and let Trim fish. Spending a day on the water with another guide is a really nice change of pace, a type of “holiday” that only comes around every now and again. It’s always enjoyable to share a boat with another person who has the same interests as you do, makes the day that much better. It wasn’t long before Trim had his first redfish on and doing it’s best to test his drag. At this point we decided we had found a viable pattern and area that would give them a good starting point so we were now free to explore some other options. Now is when we were glad that we had run so far south early that morning because the wind was beginning to howl from the southeast. e small skiff hugged the bank and we remained surprisingly dry all the way to the next stop. It was here that we began to cull out bad water for later scouting trips that week. Finding and eliminating bad areas are just as much of the scouting plan as finding fish. By being able to concentrate on good water and not wondering about some place else an angler can relax and fish an area more thorough and with more confidence. By having a good game plan and sticking to it a team maximizes their fishing time in a given day. Time spent running and looking on tournament day translates into failure most of the time. ere will always be that time someone stumbles up on some fish that they had not seen or found previously but those cases are rare. e anglers that scout with a purpose and are well prepared will usually come out on top in the long run.

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Colburn of his allotted time and Jacob could just net his fish. at was fun for two bass and the last bottle of soda. “Jacob is going to learn to fish or we are going in and I will waive the fee,” I thought to myself as I watched him wedge into the limited shade of the console. After assuring his Dad that we would fish all the way to dark, we began to practice and eventually Jacob could at least reach the surfacing fish. It was bound to happen. After secretively pausing for a few quick gulps from a gallon jug of water I had stashed in my rod locker, Jacob inadvertently fired a cast that crossed his Dad’s line. “row on the other side of the boat,” he was instructed and the results of doing exactly that were inevitable. e rear hook on his Near Nuthin’

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From Page 1B lure lodged in my own rear and his rod came to an abrupt stop. Tears of fear exploded from his eyes as he traced his line down to my behind. He stood motionless awaiting the worst. I quickly clipped his line oﬀ at the tip of the rod and motioned for him to just sit down and act as if nothing happened. I then announced that I needed to go to the shore for a quick bathroom break. Because I could only reach it with one hand and the hook was through my shorts as well, I had but one option. After breaking the 12 pound test line on consecutive jerks, I doubled the line, tied it to the nearest small tree and took the plunge with great trepidation. After fashioning a semi-eﬃcient bandage from one of my pockets, I retrieved the lure and headed back to the boat. By

choice, Jason was through for the day save helping finish off my jug of water. Dad was elated with an afternoon of fishing with his son. Jacob, however, did not join him in the picture taking. e following morning I invited him and his twin sister to join me on a bream fishing excursion. We drank root beer sodas until we were sweating root beer and caught a box of fat bream. I moved to another Marina shortly after that and never got the Christmas card that he sent the following year. “It’s about 30 years late,” he said while wrapping his arm around my shoulders, “but you made a little boy very happy and I want to officially thank you.” “You are more than welcome,” I replied. “I hope you didn’t bring any Near Nuthins with you!”

From Page 1B first three rounds but had to settle tied for third. It was the first Pro Tour victory for the 23year-old Schauffele, who pocketed a check for $1,278,000. JUST BETWEEN US…If the Houston Astros wanted to make a statement before this week’s All-Star break, they certainly made it loud and clear when they annihilated the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday afternoon to the tune of 19-1, which was a season-high in runs reached for the fourth time in franchise history. e win put the Astros 16½ games ahead of both the LA Angels and the Texas Rangers. Houston goes into the All-Star break with a 60-29 record, which is second only to the LA Dodgers (61-29) and a major league best 33-11 road record. Houston is batting .298 away from home and just a few percentage points lower for overall average. e look to be a shoo-in to win the AL West and should top the franchise record of 102 wins.

“at could happen with Alabama and Florida State, tipping off at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium,” the article adds. “It is not the only blockbuster match-up scheduled Sept. 2. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Florida faces off against Michigan and LSU takes on BYU at NRG Stadium. On Sept. 3, Texas A&M opens against UCLA in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.” the article adds. ere are some college head coaches who face the “win or be fired” syndrome. At the top of the list is Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin, followed closely by Tennessee’s Butch Jones and Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly. ese coaches are far from being classified as losers, but they haven’t satisfied their demanding fan bases, especially their generous donating alumni. KWICKIES…Houston Rockets’ owner Les Alexander seems to be taking a page out of the

Houston Astros formula for success this year. e Rockets last weekend signed their top star James Harden to a six-year $228 million contract after going out and getting free agent Chris Paul. e Rockets’ front oﬃce believes they will win the NBA championship title in the very near future by opening up the purse-strings. e three Houston Astros top minor leaguers shined in Sunday’s Future’s Game at Marlins Park in Miami. Derek Fisher and Kyle Tucker helped the United States defeat the World Team 7-6. Both youngsters slapped doubles and drove in runs. First baseman Yordan Alverez got a hit in his only atbat for the World Team. Xander Schauﬀele sunk a three-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole Sunday to win the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. with a 14-under par 266 to beat Robert Streb by a stroke. Sabastian Munoz of Columbia, led for the

Staﬀ Report For e Record

Poison control centers get a call every 21 seconds about serious mix-up

Study: Medication mistakes double in U.S. since 2000

(HealthDay News) — Every minute of every day, three Americans call a poison control center because they’ve made a major mistake with their medication. Some have taken the wrong dose. Some have double-dosed, and others have taken the wrong medicine altogether. e result: the rate of serious mix-ups has doubled since 2000, a new study reports. Four out of 10 mistakes involve heart medications, painkillers or hormone therapy prescriptions, including insulin. And the errors often put patients in the hospital, the study found. “Ever more drugs for ever more diagnoses in ever more

people invites ever more error and adverse reactions,” said Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. He was not involved with the study. e study researchers used U.S. National Poison Data System records to track errors involving prescription or over-the-counter medications taken outside a health care facility. Most of the drugs were taken at home, meaning patients, not health care professionals, made the mistakes. e rate of serious medication errors rose from 1.09 for every 100,000 Americans in 2000 to 2.28 per 100,000 by 2012. Onethird of the cases resulted in a hospital stay, the researchers said. “Fortunately, most do not result in the serious outcomes found in this study,” said lead author Nichole Hodges. She is a research scientist with the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. But Hodges said the extent of the problem may be worse than

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the ﬁndings suggest. “Because this study includes only medication errors reported to poison control centers, it is an underestimate of the true number of serious medication errors in the U.S.,” she said. “Unfortunately, we can’t tell from the data whether serious medication errors are occurring more frequently, or whether they are simply being reported more often.” Nationwide, at least 1.5 million medication errors occur every year, with poison control centers logging them at a rate of one every 21 seconds. e study found medication errors outside a medical facility shot up across all age ranges except one: children under age 6. Among that young group, errors rose between 2000 and 2005, then started to fall. e study pointed to less use of pediatric cough and cold medicines after 2007, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised parents to stop giving those drugs to children.

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Orangefield’s Drew Worthy finishes at Texas Boys State

Whether you’re running, playing a pickup game of basketball or going for a power walk, take care when the temperature rises. If you exercise outdoors in hot weather, use these commonsense Mayo Clinic precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Be careful to hydrate during hot-weather exercise regimen Staff Report For The Record Whether you’re running, playing a pickup game of basketball or going for a power walk, take care when the temperature rises. If you exercise outdoors in hot weather, use these commonsense Mayo Clinic precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses. Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body. If you don’t take care when exercising in the heat, you risk serious illness. Both the exercise itself and the air temperature and humidity can increase your core body temperature. To help cool itself, your body sends more blood to circulate through your skin. This leaves less blood for your muscles, which in turn increases your heart rate. If the humidity also is high, your body faces added stress because sweat doesn’t readily evaporate from your skin. That pushes your body temperature even higher. Under normal conditions, your skin, blood vessels and perspiration level adjust to the heat. But these natural cooling systems may fail if you’re exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long, you sweat heavily, and you don’t drink enough fluids. The result may be a heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses occur along a spectrum, starting out mild but worsening if left untreated. Heat illnesses include: • Heat cramps. Heat cramps, sometimes called exercise-associated muscle cramps, are painful muscle contractions that can occur with exercise. Affected muscles may feel firm to the touch. You may feel muscle pain or spasms. Your body temperature may be normal. • Heat syncope and exercise-associated collapse Heat syncope is a feeling of lightheadedness or fainting caused by high temperatures, often occurring after standing for a long period of time, or standing quickly after sitting for a long period of time. Exerciseassociated collapse is feeling lightheaded or fainting immediately after exercising, and it can occur especially if you immediately stop running and stand after a race or a long

Mixups Most of the errors involved taking the wrong medicine, the wrong dosage or accidentally taking a medication twice. Two-thirds of deaths in the study involved heart medicines and painkillers combined. Heart medication mistakes accounted for more than a ﬁfth of errors, while hormone therapy drugs such as insulin accounted for 11 percent. Painkillers were involved in 12 percent of poisonings, and roughly 80 percent of painkiller mistakes involved products with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or an opioid drug. Hodges said most medication mistakes can be prevented. “Keeping a written log of when medications are administered can be a helpful strategy for parents and caregivers,” she

run. • Heat exhaustion. With heat exhaustion, your body temperature rises as high as 104 F (40 C), and you may experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, fainting, sweating and cold, clammy skin. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke. • Heatstroke. Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency condition that occurs when your body temperature is greater than 104 F (40 C). Your skin may be dry from lack of sweat, or it may be moist.�You may develop confusion, irritability, headache, heart rhythm problems, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, visual problems and fatigue. You need immediate medical attention to prevent brain damage, organ failure or even death. During hot-weather exercise, watch for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. If you ignore these symptoms, your condition can worsen, resulting in a medical emergency. Signs and symptoms may include: • Muscle cramps • Nausea or vomiting • Weakness • Fatigue • Headache • Excessive sweating • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Confusion • Irritability • Low blood pressure • Increased heart rate • Visual problems If you develop any of these symptoms, you must lower your body temperature and get hydrated right away. Stop exercising immediately and get out of the heat. If possible, have someone stay with you who can help monitor your condition. Measuring core body temperature with a rectal thermometer is essential to accurately determine the degree of heat injury. An oral, ear or forehead thermometer doesn’t provide an accurate temperature reading for this purpose. In cases of heatstroke, due to confusion and mental status changes, you won’t be able to treat yourself and you’ll require emergency medical care. The most effective way of rapid cooling is immersion of your body in a

cold- or ice-water tub. In cases of heat exhaustion, remove extra clothing or sports equipment. Make sure you are around people who can help you and assist in your care. If possible, fan your body or wet down your body with cool water. You may place cool, wet towels or ice packs on your neck, forehead and under your arms, spray yourself with water from a hose or shower, or sit in a tub filled with cold water. Drink fluids such as water or a sports drink. If you don’t feel better within about 20 minutes, seek emergency medical care. If you have signs of heatstroke, you’ll need immediate medical help. If your core temperature is less than 104 F (40 C), but it doesn’t come down quickly, you’ll also need urgent medical attention. In some cases, you may need fluids through intravenous (IV) tubes if you’re not able to drink fluids, or not able to drink enough fluids. Get cleared by your doctor before you return to exercise if you’ve had heatstroke. Your doctor will likely recommend that you wait to return to exercise or sports until you’re not experiencing symptoms. If you’ve had a heatstroke, you may require many weeks before you are able to exercise at a high level. Once your doctor clears you for exercise, you may begin to exercise for short periods of time and gradually exercise for longer periods as you adjust to the heat. When you exercise in hot weather, keep these precautions in mind: • Watch the temperature. Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat alerts. Know what the temperature is expected to be for the duration of your planned outdoor activity. In running events, there are “flag” warnings that correspond to the degree of heat and humidity. For example, a yellow flag requires careful monitoring, and races are canceled in black flag conditions. • Get acclimated. If you’re used to exercising indoors or in cooler weather, take it easy at first when you exercise in the heat. It can take at least one to two weeks to adapt to the heat. As your body adapts to the heat over time, gradu-

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AUSTIN, Tex. – e American Legion, Department of Texas, announced that Andrew (Drew) Worthy of Orangefield High School has graduated from American Legion Boys State, Department of Texas, better known simply as Texas Boys State. Begun in 1935, Boys State is a unique program that educates future leaders about government, civics, and patriotism in a “learn by doing” environment. Each delegate has just finished his junior year of high school and was hand-picked by teachers, counselors, and local American Legion posts throughout Texas to attend this one week seminar. During the week, the delegates were split into fictional parties of the Nationalist and Federalists where they drafted party platforms, elected party

oﬃcials, nominated candidates via primary elections, and contested a general election against the rival party and its candidates. ey enjoyed a parade from the University of Texas at

Austin campus to the Texas State Capitol, where they toured the building and dropped in on their hometown representatives’ offices. e delegates ran for many kinds of offices including state, district, county, and city offices. Drew was a member of the Federalist Party, ran and was elected as Schlafli County Judge; Troy Johnson-Orange County, COURT AT LAW NO. 2., may have some competition! Drew plans to take advantage of his learning experiences gained at Texas Boys State and integrate leadership skills into the local community, specifically his church and school. He will expand his involvement with the Youth Program at St. Helen Catholic Church and lead the class officers as the 2018 Senior Class President at Orangefield High School.

wideout Katon Brown are key returners with high ceilings. e roof of the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium was the ceiling for WOS in 2016 as the Mustangs put away Sweetwater for their second straight and fourth state title overall. e District 12-4A-II champs outscored opponents 811-70, allowing just 4.3 points per game. Defensive backs Jarron Morris and Teshawn Teel joing linebacker Davien Teate to lead this year’s Chain Gang defense. Running back Kavyn Cooper

and quarterback Chaka Watson should keep the offense going. Orangefield split its four games in 12-4A and finished fourth a year ago, good enough to stretch a playoff streak to a school record four years. TFM staffers tab the Bobcats for another fourth-place finish, which would run the playoff streak to five years. Mason Gonzales is expected to step up at quarterback with Zack Dischler, Christian Louvier, Michael Teeples and Kadeon Evans others to keep an eye on.

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Texas Football: Expectations high for Mustangs, Cardinals

By Dave Rogers For e Record ere’s a lot to be said for reputations and expectations. Two-time defending Class 4A Division II champion West Orange-Stark may have only four starters returning on offense and three on defense, but the state’s coaches still picked the coach Cornel ompson’s Mustangs to win it all again this season. Bridge City has been steadily advancing under coach Dwayne DuBois and the staff of Texas Football Magazine, Dave Campbell’s annual exposition of high school gridiron recognition, acknowledges it by rating the Cardinals No. 19 in Class 4A Division I. e TFM staffers also said WO-S would reach the 4A-II title game. And lose to Gilmer, the last team to beat the Mustangs in the postseason way back in 2014. (By the way, Gilmer was a solid No. 2 in the coach’s poll that favored WOS.) While the Mustangs went 160 on the field for the first time, Bridge City finished 9-3 and won District 10-4A-I. e magazine predicts another loop title for the Cardinals, with Silsbee second and Little Cypress-Mauriceville finishing fifth and out of the playoffs. Bridge City returns three starters on offense, nine on defense and has 17 returning lettermen, according to the magazine. Hunter Denton and Max Baker give the Cards offense breakaway speed and Caleb DuBois takes over at quarterback. Cornerback Justyn Romero and the linebacking trio of Ethan Hamm, Blake DiChiara and Andy Lara top the defense. Kicker Alfredo Heraldez will supply the good foot. At LC-M, last year’s 3-2 district record (5-6 overall) paid off for coach Randy Crouch’s Battlin’ Bears with a third-place finish. Linebacker J’Lon Douglas, running back Chris Winters and

From Page 2B said. “is is especially important if multiple individuals are administering medication to an individual.” Hodges said patients should to talk to their doctor or pharmacist if they have questions about their medicines. Careful storage is also important. “Individuals who use weekly pill planners should [also] ensure that they are child-resistant and stored up, away and out of sight of children,” Hodges added. Drug makers could help, she noted, by improving drug packaging and labeling. In particular, she said, dosing instructions should be easier for people with limited reading and math skills. e ﬁndings were published July 10 in the journal Clinical Toxicology.

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OF grad takes over volleyball A familiar face will be heading Orangefield’s volleyball program as Ashlee Broussard, a 2011 Orangefield graduate, takes over after Tara Gay moved to Lumberton. Broussard has been Orangefield’s junior high volleyball, basketball and track coach the

past ﬁve years. In the spring, she was interim head girls track coach. “Coach Broussard loves this community, but most importantly loves our athletes,” Josh Smalley, Orangeﬁeld’s athletic director, said. “She is the type of leader we

want leading our students. Coach Broussard has worked hard to earn this opportunity and we are excited about the future of the Lady Bobcat volleyball program. “We appreciate Coach Gay and we wish her the best at Lumberton.”

Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away.

TPWD accepting drawn hunt permit applications for 17-18 Area Dance students will have the opportunity to take classes from Lauren Froderman, winner of “So You Think You Can Dance” at National Dance Day, July 29 at the Beaumont Civic Center. Photo Credit: Penny LeLeux

Lauren Froderman returns to SETX for National Dance Day What’s Happening Orange County? and e Hub are excited to announce Lauren Froderman, winner of SYTYCD Season 7, is returning for the 4th annual National Dance Day scheduled for July 29 at the Beaumont Civic Center. “We are moving indoors,” said Penny LeLeux, organizer of the local event. “e last two years, the July heat has been brutal. Since we can’t change the day, we changed the location.” It was originally planned to continue National Dance Day indoors in Orange, but due to a SNAFU with the original venue planned for this year, the event is moving to Beaumont at the Civic Center. “is was a very diﬃcult decision for me,” said LeLeux. “We started in Orange and I was

looking to keep it in Orange.” In looking for an alternate venue, the Orange County Expo Center wasn’t available, so the decision was made to move to Beaumont. LeLeux said this event has clearly always had other hands on it from the start, so she took it as a sign it was time to move the event to a much larger venue. e goal has always been to draw dance enthusiasts from all around Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. On the 4th of July, word was received that Froderman, was excited to return for this year’s event. “Lauren joined us last year and she is amazing,” said LeLeux. “Amazing not just in the way she dances, but also how she was with the kids. She is a terriﬁc dance instructor.

e kids loved her.” Last year, besides leading the main event in the oﬃcial National Dance Day choreography, Lauren also taught a couple of dance classes for area youngsters. About 35 students were kids that don’t have the opportunity under normal circumstances to take dance on a regular basis. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity…now it will be twice in a lifetime! What’s Happening Orange County? jumped on the National Dance Day bandwagon in 2014 partnering with the city of Orange. Each year they have added more diverse dance groups, from all over the area. e goal has been to turn it into a regional event, because the closest Dance Day activities listed on the Dizzy Feet Foun-

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Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. e online system is currently accepting applications and the ﬁrst hunt category deadline is less than a month away. is year about 9,500 permits in 50 hunt categories are up for grabs for drawn hunts on public and private lands, up more than 500 over last year. Among the other oﬀerings available through the online system are hunts for whitetailed and mule deer, pronghorn, exotic gemsbok and scimitar-horned oryx, turkey and alligator. In addition to drawn hunts managed by TPWD, the system includes applications for hunts administered by other entities, including almost 2,200 deer hunt positions on four U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges in Texas and 2,500 antlerless deer permits for U.S. Forest Service properties in East Texas. e program’s highly-popular private lands dove hunt permit category will feature 140

hunt slots in prime locations around Uvalde, south of San Antonio near Pleasanton, north of Dallas/Ft. Worth in Young County and newly acquired opportunities in Wharton near Houston. ese permits are for dedicated hunt positions with quality dove hunting outfitters. Application fee is $10 with no additional hunt permit fees. Drawn hunt opportunities can be viewed online by category or by area via an interactive map and all applications, fee payments and permit issuance is handled electronically. To participate, applicants will need internet access, an email address and a credit or debit card. e Customer ID number from the applicant’s hunting or fishing license is one of the easy ways to access the system. Last year, the department received 139,398 applications for drawn hunts. e first application deadlines are in August. August 1 is the deadline for the alligator hunt categories and the new private lands dove hunts, and August 15 is the deadline for archery deer, exotic, and javelina. Application deadlines

are on the 1st and 15th of each month. A full list of category deadlines can be found online. Hunters can apply up to 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the application deadline, and after the application is submitted, they can check their drawing status online at any time. e Drawn Hunts program oﬀers aﬀordable hunting experiences throughout the state, including several Youth-Only hunt categories. Application fees are $3 or $10 depending on the hunt category. Adult hunters that are selected may also need to pay a Special Permit fee of $80 for regular hunts and $130 for extended hunts. Some categories, such as the Youth-Only hunts, require no application fees or permit fees. Permits are open to resident and non-resident hunters alike. Last year, about 7 percent of applicants were non-resident. For more information or to get started in the application process visit the TPWD drawn hunts web page. For questions, contact hunt@tpwd.texas.gov or call 512-389-4505 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids e 2nd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids is coming up. It is on August 8, 2017 at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Claiborne West Park with check-in at 8:30 am. is is a free event for kids ages 8 – 14 to teach them things about

the outdoors. Topics will include Bird Migration (It’s a really fun game), Benthos Sampling (kids get to see organisms from diﬀerent levels of the food web from the bottom of a water body), Insect Netting, Stick art, Recycling/Conserva-

Hydrate ally increase the length and intensity of your workouts. • Know your fitness level. If you’re unfit or new to exercise,

tion, and the Snakes of Southeast Texas. Go to Orange.Agrilife.Org to register or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Oﬃce at 409-882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is July 28, 2017.

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intensity and take frequent breaks. • Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is a key factor in heat illness. Help your body sweat and cool down by staying well-hydrated with water. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink fluids. If you plan to exercise intensely, consider a sports drink instead of water. Sports drinks can replace the sodium, chloride and potassium you lose through sweating. Avoid alcoholic drinks because they can actually promote fluid loss. • Dress appropriately. Lightweight, loosefitting clothing helps sweat evaporate and keeps you cooler. Avoid dark colors, which can absorb heat. If possible, wear a light-colored, wide-brimmed hat. • Avoid midday sun. Exercise in the morning or evening, when it’s likely to be cooler outdoors. If possible, exercise in shady areas, or do a water workout in a pool. • Wear sunscreen. A sunburn decreases your body’s ability to cool itself and increases the risk of skin cancer. • Have a backup plan. If you’re concerned about the heat or humidity, stay indoors. Work out at the gym, walk laps inside the mall or climb stairs inside an air-conditioned building. • Understand your medical risks. Certain medical conditions or medications can increase your risk of a heat-related illness. If you plan to exercise in the heat, talk to your doctor about precautions. Heat-related illnesses are largely preventable. By taking some basic precautions, your exercise routine doesn’t have to be sidelined when the heat is on.

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Drinking coffee could lead to a longer life, research says Staff Report For e Record Here’s another reason to start the day with a cup of joe: Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory and kidney disease for AfricanAmericans, Japanese-Americans, Latinos and whites. People who consumed a cup of coffee a day were 12 percent less likely to die compared to those who didn’t drink coffee. is association was even

stronger for those who drank two to three cups a day—18 percent reduced chance of death. Lower mortality was present regardless of whether people drank regular or decaffeinated coffee, suggesting the association is not tied to caffeine, said Veronica W. Setiawan, lead author of the study and an associate professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. “We cannot say drinking coffee will prolong your life, but we see an association,” Setiawan said. “If you like to drink coffee, drink up! If you’re not a coffee drinker, then you need to con-

sider if you should start.” e study, which will be published in the July 11 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, used data from the Multiethnic Cohort Study, a collaborative eﬀort between the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and the Keck School of Medicine. e ongoing Multiethnic Cohort Study has more than 215,000 participants and bills itself as the most ethnically diverse study examining lifestyle risk factors that may lead to cancer. “Until now, few data have been available on the association between coﬀee consumption and mortality in nonwhites

L.I.T.E. program introduces kids to STEM fields, careers Fifty area middle school students are expected to participate in the Lamar Introduction to Engineering (L.I.T.E.) summer program, hosted by Lamar University’s College of Engineering July 17-21, 2017. The free one-week non-residential camp serves incoming seventh and eighth-grade students who excel in mathematics and science, and is funded in part by a grant through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, ExxonMobil and BASF Corp. “The goal of L.I.T.E. is to introduce middle school students to STEM disciplines early in their education so they feel confident in their decision to choose a suitable endorsement when transitioning into high school,” said Tracy Benson, associate professor of chemical engineering and camp program leader. “Lamar University is proud to have this program on campus. We get a lot of support from our industrial partners and the surrounding community, and that’s what will continue to make it a success.” The program begins with hands-on activities to familiarize participants with different disciplines of engineering. They will engage in discussions to identify potential problems and decide how an engineer would approach a solution. Throughout the week, partici-

pants will also work in teams to compete in the ExxonMobil Trebuchet Design Challenge to design, build and operate a trebuchet within the prescribed specifications. An engineering marvel of the 12th century, a trebuchet is a type of siege engine from the Middle Ages that used a counterweight to fling projectiles up to 350 pounds into enemy fortifications. While the students’ projects will be on a smaller scale, the challenge will help them “enhance problem-solving skills and instill the values of trial-error testing, trouble shooting and teamwork,” Benson said. At the end of the program, students will present a culmination of results that stem from the design challenge. “We hope that each student can walk away with more knowledge about engineering and choose STEM as a potential ﬁeld of interest in their future,” Benson said. “It is also our goal to follow these students through high school. We would like to see each of these students graduate ready to pursue post-secondary education in engineering or other STEM ﬁelds.” e program’s partners are ExxonMobil, BASF Corp., NASA and Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME). Each of the partners

will offer students a unique opportunity to learn about various aspects of engineering and science. For example, the NASA tour will teach students a brief history of energy, energy resources, innovation and the importance of STEM education through interactive exhibits. Participants will also have the opportunity to eat lunch each day with industry representatives from ExxonMobil. “e industrial representatives are experts in their fields,” Benson said. “Several discussion topics will be provided to encourage student engagement in the conversations. e students will gain great exposure to what engineering is all about.” e camp will end with a BASF Corp. sponsored activity. Students will tour TAME’s traveling science trailer, the “Trailblazer.” e Trailblazer provides students with exciting, hands-on exhibits that teach about energy, space, weather, biotechnology and aerodynamics while also introducing students to educational and career opportunities in STEM. More information on the L.I.T.E. summer program is available by contacting Ryan Litchfield in the Lamar University College of Engineering Office of Outreach and Student Services, (409) 880-7097 or ryan.litchfield@lamar.edu.

in the United States and elsewhere,” the study stated. “Such investigations are important because lifestyle patterns and disease risks can vary substantially across racial and ethnic backgrounds, and findings in one group may not necessarily apply to others.” Since the association was seen in four different ethnicities, Setiawan said it is safe to say the results apply to other groups. “is study is the largest of its kind and includes minorities who have very different lifestyles,” Setiawan said. “Seeing a similar pattern across different populations gives stronger biological backing to the argument that coffee is good for you whether you are white, African-American, Latino or Asian.”

Benefits of drinking coffee Previous research by USC and others have indicated that drinking coffee is associated with reduced risk of several types of cancer, diabetes, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Setiawan, who drinks one to two cups of coffee daily, said any positive effects from drinking coffee are far-reaching because of the number of people who enjoy or rely on the beverage every day. “Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play an important role in cancer prevention,” Setiawan said. “Although this study

does not show causation or point to what chemicals in coffee may have this ‘elixir effect,’ it is clear that coffee can be incorporated into a healthy diet and lifestyle.” About 62 percent of Americans drink coffee daily, a 5 percent increase from 2016 numbers, reported the National Coffee Association. As a research institution, USC has scientists from across disciplines working to find a cure for cancer and better ways for people to manage the disease. e Keck School of Medicine and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center manage a state-mandated database called the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program, which provides scientists with essential statistics on cancer for a diverse population. Researchers from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that drinking coffee lowers the risk of colorectal cancer. But drinking piping hot coffee or beverages probably causes cancer in the esophagus, according to a World Health Organization panel of scientists that included Mariana Stern from the Keck School of Medicine.

Hearing from the WHO In some respects, coffee is regaining its honor for wellness benefits. After 25 years of labeling coffee a carcinogen linked to bladder cancer, the World Health Organization last year

Dance dation’s calendar are New Orleans, the Austin area and as of last year, Shreveport, Louisiana. e main event, which is free and open to the public, has always been a mixture of dance performances, line dancing and the oﬃcial National Dance Day choreography. e audience doesn’t just watch, they get to dance, too. “is has always been such a fun event,” said LeLeux. “We’ve had a 100 people in front of the stage doing the wobble when we had it at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion,” she said. is year, the main event will be 9 a.m.-noon. Dance groups

announced that drinking coffee reduces the risk for liver and uterine cancer. “Some people worry drinking coffee can be bad for you because it might increase the risk of heart disease, stunt growth or lead to stomach ulcers and heartburn,” Setiawan said. “But research on coffee have mostly shown no harm to people’s health.”

Coffee by the numbers Setiawan and her colleagues examined the data of 185,855 African-Americans (17 percent), Native Hawaiians (7 percent), Japanese-Americans (29 percent), Latinos (22 percent) and whites (25 percent) ages 45 to 75 at recruitment. Participants answered questionnaires about diet, lifestyle, and family and personal medical history. ey reported their coffee drinking habits when they entered the study and updated them about every five years, checking one of nine boxes that ranged from “never or hardly ever” to “4 or more cups daily.” ey also reported whether they drank caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee. e average follow-up period was 16 years. Sixteen percent of participants reported that they did not drink coffee, 31 percent drank one cup per day, 25 percent drank two to three cups per day and 7 percent drank four or more cups per day. e remaining 21 percent had irregular coffee consumption habits.

From Page 4B are varied from traditional disciplines and contemporary dance, to belly dancing and theater kids and Jazzercise. is year, even Hula will be added from a school in Lake Charles. ere will be a lunch break from noon-1:30 p.m. Dance classes with Lauren will be available after lunch for $60 which also includes the meet and greet with Lauren later. e beginner class is 1:302:30 pm e advance class is 2:45-3:45 p.m. Cost of the class increases to $75 after July 23. Some scholarships are available for those not able to aﬀord the class.

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“Lauren at Sunset” is at 4-5:30 p.m. where she will tell her story, answer questions, demonstrate her dance skills and oﬀer a photo opportunity. Tickets to “Lauren at Sunset” are only $25 till July 23 and increase to $35 after. Parents will only be allowed to observe the classes if they have a ticket to the meet and greet. Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster. For information, visit the ‘4th annual National Dance Day in SETX’ Facebook event or check out details on octx.info. For sponsorship information, email pgleleux@gmail.com.

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WHEN FEAR ATTACKS Jon Bloom Staff Writer desiringGod.org Without exception, regardless of our situation, following Jesus requires all of us to repeatedly exercise courage, because God frequently calls us to face or do things we’re afraid of. In this, Joshua, the son of Nun, is an example for us. His call was to lead Israel in battle after battle, decade after decade, facing strong army after strong army in order to occupy the land the Lord had promised. Through the imagined reminiscence of one of Joshua’s soldiers, let’s ponder what it means to learn the life-long habit of exercising “strong and courageous” faith (Joshua 1:9). “Here we are,” said Amattai, as he and his seventeen-yearold son, Levi, approached the simply but lovingly carved exterior of the tomb-cave holding the remains of Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’s successor and Israel’s beloved Generalin-Chief. Early that morning they had departed their home in Janohah, nestled in the northwestern hills of Ephraim, and made the 25-mile hike to Joshua’s city of Timnath-serah. Levi, now taller than his father, looked very much a man, except for the wispy, premature beard. It would not be long before he would enlist in Israel’s army. Amattai planned this pilgrimage as part of his son’s preparation. The nine-hour walk had flown by, father and son engrossed in the verbal history of Israel’s great victories under Joshua over the thirty-one kings of Canaan. They dissected strategy, tactics, geography, topography, weaponry, and feats of faith, force and failure. Amattai was a mine of fascinating stories and military facts. His father, Chiliab, had fought in many of the battles, serving under Joshua for twenty-one years, until a fever took him at forty-one — the age Amattai was now. Amattai himself had fought in the last few, when Joshua was a very old man. Standing at the great man’s grave, the father asked, “Can you remember meeting Joshua?” “A little,” said Levi. “I don’t remember his face. I remem-

ber him being old and putting his hand on my head and saying something to me. I remember feeling scared of him, and you telling me to stand up straight!” Amattai smiled. “You were only four or five. He died when you were six.” “What do you remember most about Joshua?” asked Levi. Amattai thought for a moment while he pulled some goatgrass that had taken root near the tomb’s stone, careful not to touch the grave itself. “He was the most humble and the most courageous man I’ve ever known,” replied Amattai. “His humility made him ruthlessly honest about himself. I was amazed at how plainly he talked about his fears and sins, what most men try to hide from each other.” “Fears? I thought Joshua was fearless,” said Levi, surprised. “Well, he seemed fearless because he was so courageous. But he taught me a lesson about fear and courage that I’ve never forgotten. “I had only been with the army a few weeks and hadn’t seen any real fighting yet. Six or seven of us untested warriors were sitting around a fire one evening talking about the impending battle against Aphek. We were all blowing a lot of brave-sounding hot air because none of us wanted to look like a coward, though inside we were all plenty scared. “Joshua overheard us and stepped into the firelight. We all jumped up, embarrassed. And he said, ‘So, none of you

young men are afraid to fight Aphek?’ We all glanced at each other and shook our heads — lying. Then he said, ‘Well, you’re all better men than I am. I frequently have to face down fear, even after all these years.’” Hearing this shook us bit. We all believed Joshua feared nothing. “I can still see him staring into the fire and saying, ‘I’ll tell you when fear hits me. When I see a strong king and his army arrayed against us, all those swift chariots and the forest of spears. The Lord’s promises can just seem to drain out of my memory and I start thinking this battle is up to me to win. That’s when the doubts attack. I can doubt my judgment. I can doubt our strategy, our organization, our timing, our numbers. I can doubt our weapons. I remember Moses and can doubt my ability to lead. I can doubt the weather and our position. And at that point fear becomes my most dangerous enemy. It’s paralyzing.’ “Then he looked up at us and said, ‘That’s why the Lord’s has had to tell me many times to “be strong and courageous.” He knows the fears I’m vulnerable to. And what I’ve learned is this. “Be strong”: it requires real strength to remember what the Lord has promised to do for us and to move my trust off myself and back on him. And “be courageous”: it requires courage to act on what his promises tell me and not what my doubting fears tell me. It takes strength to trust the Lord and courage

to obey him.’ “And when he turned to leave, he said, ‘You men may not struggle like me. But someday it may help to remember that courage is often not the absence of fear but the conquering of it.’ “I can tell you, Levi, that has helped me conquer a thousand fears,” Amattai said. Then, reaching over and placing an affectionate hand on the back of Levi’s neck, he said, “Son, that word is a weapon to always have with you, no matter what battle you’re fighting.” Our progress in becoming like Jesus (Romans 8:29), as well as the progress of the kingdom work the Lord calls us to, is often slow and difficult, much like Israel’s taking of the Promised Land. Each battle and each foe is different. If we learn not to fear one foe, it’s no guarantee that we won’t have to overcome fear when facing another. And some foes will always stir up fear in us. Each encounter calls for new strength and courage. This need not discourage us. It is the Lord’s design. Faith is what pleases God (Hebrews 11:6) and it is his desire that we grow strong in faith (Romans 4:20). And since it is the “constant practice” of exercising faith that produces strong, mature faith in us (Hebrews 5:14), it should not surprise us (1 Peter 4:12) that he frequently tests our faith by making us face things we fear (James 1:3). So when fear attacks, rather than surrendering to or fleeing from it, let it remind us that our call is to conquer fear — no, more than conquer it through him who loved us (Romans 8:37) — by being “strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:9). It is only through repeatedly having to muster the strength to remember God’s promises and the courage to act on them that we learn to not fear anything that is frightening (1 Peter 3:6).

Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children.

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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

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

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

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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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

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

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

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

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Tips for students moving to college (StatePoint) Moving into your own place is a milestone that makes you feel like a grown-up. And with the new school year approaching, you may be thinking about signing a lease for your first apartment or sharing a house with roommates. So now what? As you head to campus, here are important tips to consider before and after you sign on the dotted line: Pick Your Place Every property offers different features, so do your homework before locking into a lease. Compare amenities for each rental to decide which fits your needs best. Is location the most important factor? Does a big bathroom top your list? Will you have a set parking spot or on-site laundry? Next, shop around. Websites like Trulia can keep you on-budget by offering quick and easy cost comparisons. Consider living with a roommate to split rent and other expenses. Make sure you understand the contract before you sign. Who pays for utilities? Who is responsible for repairs? What happens if you break the lease? Read the contract thoroughly, and ask the right questions. Peace of Mind Once you’re moved in, find a secure place for valuables like jewelry and electronics such as laptops and tablets. Your landlord may require you to have renters insurance in case of theft or damage to your property, but if not, it’s a good idea to review your options. Often times your personal items are covered under your parents’ existing homeowners policy, but not always. At Erie Insurance, for example, single, full-time students under 24 are automatically covered. But, part-time students or students 24 and older may need to get their own renters insurance. A renters policy can cover your personal property inside and out of the home. So, your laptop or bicycle would be covered if it was stolen while you were at a coffee shop or anywhere else. In addition to damage or theft, renters insurance can cover additional living costs caused by a covered property loss beyond your normal living expenses -- even if it’s

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